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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1806.
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Family Bibles, School Bibles and Nonpareil Testaments.
M. CAREY. RESPECTFULLY informs the Booksellers throughout the Union, that he is now enabled to furnish the common Family Bibles by the single hundred, at as low a rate as they can be printed for, in editions of 4000 at a time, when the expense of composition is incurred for each edition. It is unnecessary to mention the heavy advances those large Editions require during their progress, and the great delay unavoidably attendant on them, at least eighteen months or two years. These are considerations that cannot escape the observation of those interested in the business, and which have been, duly felt by such as have been concerned in the editions heretofore printed in this country.
It is not by any means the publisher's intention to depreciate or deary any works of the kind, either American or imported. But he begs leave to observe, that there are more curious and useful additions of Tables, &c. to be found in his Bibles, than in any extent—and the marginal references are twice as numerous as in the Bibles usually imported or published here.
M. Carey's standing School Bible has been carefully read over, and all the battered and damaged letters removed. It is at least equal to any offered for sale in this country. The terms of sale are liberal as to price and credit. Testaments printed on Nonpareil Types, and on excellent paper, to be had as above.
A Valuable Establishment FOR SALE.
M. CAREY in order to devote his attention chiefly to the manufacture of the above three articles, offers for sale on very liberal terms, his Miscellaneous assortment of BOOKS & STATIONERY, in whole or in part, as may suit the purchaser; and if necessary will give a lease for a few years of his store, No. 122, Market-street, which as a stand is inferior to few in this city.
This offers out a very advantageous opportunity for a young man, possessed of a moderate capital, and capable of giving the necessary security. To such a person the payments will be made easy.
FOR SALE.
At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond: THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. By EDWARD GIBBON, Esq. In eight volumes.
TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER IN GREECE. During the middle of the fourth century, before the Christian era. By the ABBE BARTHELEMI.
Keeper of the medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belle Lettres. Translated from the French—In four volumes—First American edition—In two volumes.
THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRESS & TERMINATION OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC. By ADAM FERGUSON, LL. D. F.R.S. Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh; Member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, of the Royal Academy at Florence, of the Etruscan Society of Antiquities at Cortona, and of the Acadia at Rome. The first American edition—In two volumes.
MODERN GEOGRAPHY.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE Empires, Kingdoms, States and Colonies; WITH THE Oceans, Seas, and Isles, in all parts of the world; including the most recent discoveries, and political alterations—Digested on a new plan. By JOHN PINKERTON.
The astronomical introduction by the Rev. S. VINCE, A.M.F.R.S. and professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy in the University of Cambridge—With numerous MAPS, drawn under the direction, and with the latest improvements of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best American artists. To the whole are added a Catalogue of the best Maps, and Books on Travels and Voyages, in all languages; and an ample Index.
At a court held for Cumberland county, the 25th of November, 1805. James Morton & Co. Plaintiffs, In Against Denny Watson and John Babb, Defs. Cery. This day came the plaintiffs by Henry E. Wat- kins their attorney, and the defendants Denny Watson and John Babb, having entered their appearance and given security according to the acts of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Watson is not within the jurisdiction of this court, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the complaint; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse on some court day. A copy—Attest, Sam. Hobson, D. C. C. C.
Valuable Medicines.
Public confidence has never been more de- liberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the et- fects of HAMILTON'S WARM LOZEN- GES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by Rich- ard Lee, No. 55, Totten-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Print- ing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, and of other distinguished and respectable charac-
ters. The following cases, of more recent occur- rence, are now respectfully submitted:
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick- layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to with- hold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm- Destroying Lozenzes. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symp- toms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenzes recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of tape worm; two other doses were taken, in which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost in- credible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a dif- ferent kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers is recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approach- ing Consumptions. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney ge- neral of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—Comply with your request in fixing my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medi- cine necessary. I have myself found it an excel- lent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the head, accompanied with soreness, and with obstinate and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recom- mend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative, Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the vari- ous complaints which result from dissipated plea- sures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any o- ther destructive intercourse—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster, An infallible remedy for corns, speedily remov- ing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable through- out Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repel- lent minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of un- paralleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind— particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory red- ness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the com- plexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—ne- ver failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water, A foreign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of a ci- dent, speedily removing inflammation, defluxi- ons of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fe- vers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe in- stances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit- tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medi- cine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred
has had occasion to take more than one, and num- bers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most per- fect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady,
The Indian Vegetable Specific. The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitati- ons of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are laid desolate "to the tomb of the Capulet," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dan- gerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the sig- nature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lo- zier, grocer, corner of Buddon and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fe- ver, and in its most violent degree, as for the hot pe- riod to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recom- mended by sympathising neighbors, were adminis- tered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three do- ses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearl, Pearl Street, was severely afflicted with an intermitting; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermitting upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommen- dation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermitting. A small portion com- pletely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific) — four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance were by the remaining part of this little phial, cured of the prevailing mal- ady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the assertion of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has ne- ver failed effecting a cure, and may without ef- frontery be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 50 Maidenlane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Prin- ting office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE Court of Appeals having de- cided, that the Lottery for the benefit of William and Mary College should be redrawn, the commissioners thereof notify the public, that they have accordingly, taken measures to carry the same into effect; that every precaution has been used, which was necessary to conduct the Lottery to a fair and speedy conclusion, and that the drawing will commence on Wednesday the 15th inst. at the Exchange Coffee House, in the Borough of Norfolk: And in order that as complete justice as the cases will admit, may be done to adventurers in the Lottery, it is hereby further notified.
1st. That the holders of Tickets, which have been received in payment of prizes supposed to be drawn, have it in their option, either to pay for the same, or to return them to Mr. Greenhow, in Williamsburg, or to Mr. Newsam, in Nor- folk, on or before the commencement of the drawing.
2d. That in cases where Tickets were sold for more than ten dollars, the surplus, if received, shall, on application, be refunded; or, such tick- ets may be returned to the Commissioners above named, on or before the time last mentioned.
Tickets may be had of Mr. Greenhow in Wil- iamsburg, and of Mr. Newsam, in Norfolk. (Signed) JAMES MADISON, Chairman. Williamsburg, January 7, 1806.
Buckingham County. I once more forewarn all persons from taking an assignment, or trading for two BONDS of mine, executed to John Hardy; one for five hundred dollars and made payable in the month of April, 1806—the other for 100 dollars, and payable in the month of August, 1806; the said Hardy having failed to comply with his bond executed to me for a title to a certain tract of land.
January 13th, 1806. David Patterson. 3t
Notice.
PROPOSITIONS will be receiv- ed by the Executive, for the purchase of EIGHT CONDEMNED NEGROES, reprieved for transportation, under the act "to em- power the Governor to transport slaves con- demned, when it shall be deemed expedient."
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE AND LOT, on Shackee Hill, lately occupied by Mr. Wil- iam Berkeley, and at present occupied by Mr. Andrew Trevin. For terms, apply to WILL W. DICKINSON. Richmond, 14th Jan. 1806. 4w
*** A few TICKETS in the William & Mary College Lottery, now drawing in Norfolk, for sale at this office.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, Dec. 20.
Debate on the motion of Dr. LOGAN for leave to bring in a bill to suspend the com- mercial intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo.
(Continued.)
General Jackson in reply to General Smith and Dr. Mitchell confessed he had seen no official document, other than what the honorable mover had read, but he had seen at Newcastle on Delaware, a whole fleet bound to St. Domingo, to force a trade which even captains of vessels, true Americans, cried shame on—that the ho- norable gentleman had called out, why had not the mover brought forward a re- solution against Britain or some other power who had committed depredations on our commerce.—The General said he wished to begin here by preventing our own merchants from doing injury to other nations and then to strike at those who insulted us. He for himself was prepared and willing to attack the first power who had insulted us with far more supe- rior weapons than arming our ships. He was an agricultural man, and would suf- fer with the flour makers; but he would call the honorable gentleman either from Maryland, from New York, from Massa- chusetts or Connecticut, to strike at G. Britain or any other nation who had in- sulted us, by a resolution of prohibition of trade or intercourse, and he was the man who would second it and keep it on till the injuring nation should cry peccavi — keep it on one twelvemonth, and you will see them all at your feet. Look at the legislature of Jamaica petitioning their government from time to time for Amer- ican intercourse. Look at Trinidad, the same, in a state of famine. Sir, we have no favors to ask the nations of the earth, they must ask them of us, or their West- India colonies must starve.
That, however, with respect to docu- ments, he would inform the gentleman from Maryland that he had seen, though not official, a letter from Gen. Ferrand, governor of St. Domingo, and which was published in all the principal newspapers of the United States, complaining to the French government on this subject, and laying all the blame to the American ga- vernment, if not in direct, in the most se- vere indirect terms. That as to the to- tal separation of the self-created emperor and nation of Hayti, and its independence on the parent country, and under which gentlemen declared our rights of trade founded on the laws of nations—the late attack on that general by the emperor proved it did not exist—he was defeated, his army scattered and driven to the mountains—that Ferrand held the island as French governor for the French nation, and the separation was not such as to warrant the arguments used for a right to trade—it would be a fatal argument used against us as respected our South- ern states by other powers. On the same grounds, a parcel of runaways and outcasts from South Carolina and Geor- gia, to the amount of some hundreds now collected at, or near the Okeeanucan swamp in Georgia, might be termed an independent society; or if an insurrection took place in those states, the rebellious horde on creating an emperor, be supplied with arms and ammunition as a sepa- rate and independent nation—his, as the honorable gentleman from Connecticut had been pleased to term his fears bus- bears, might be no bugbear to him, safe and remote from the scene of action near New-Haven; but it was a serious bug- bear to him, and would be to the whole southern country, where the horrid scenes of that Island would be re-enacted, their property destroyed, and their families massacred. The honorable gentleman from New-York too had been pleased to term them bugbears, but had raised up a number of his own to prevent the passing of the bill—he had drawn a most lament- able picture of the state of this country; if this dishonorable trade to this small part of the commercial world was inter- dicted—Commerce was to languish and agriculture to be annihilated—our fields were to grow up in briars and thorns, and even verdure to disappear. Gen. J. said he did not believe this, the U. States, if all the powers on earth were opposed to us, had within herself enough to eat, to drink, and to clothe her citizens; this was not the case with other powers. Not a nation existed, which had West-India colonies but was more or less dependant on us, and could not do without us—they must come to our terms or starve—with your embargo and in nine months they must lay at your feet. It was cer- tain that we should suffer for that time but he was willing, and he knew the Southern country willing to submit to it, and at the end of it our fields would re- sume their usual verdure, and the thorns and briars be rooted out.
The honorable gentleman from Mary- land, had told us of the blockade of Ca- diz, and that Hispaniola was the only vent now for our flour; but he believed even the blockade of Cadiz was not so strict in that respect, as the honorable gentle- man had mentioned; he would read a line from Lord Mulgrave to Mr. Monroe on that head. (Here the General read part of it, but found it more strict than he had thought, and gave that point up.) But Mr. President, said the General, is Cadiz the only market in Europe for our flour: from the Texel to the Baltic and Mediterranean, there are hundreds of ports at which our flour is vend- ed. The General made a number of other remarks, and concluded that he thought the passage of the bill absolutely necessary for the honor and safety of the country, and as to the information he had received from a late French General, it was corroborat- ed by the acts of Le Clerc and Rocham- beau themselves. That the most daring brigands were forced by those officers on board the American vessels, the captains of which were compelled to bring them to the United States, contrary to the laws of their own country—this had been a matter of serious alarm, not only to the Southern states, but to the middle and northern states. At any rate, he hoped the bill would be received; if it was only to inform merchants trading to Hispanio- la of the sense of Congress, that this trade necessarily must cease; this was the point on which the slave bill had been received. That he wished to begin with this trade first, and he believed striking at that was striking at the British, for he had been informed at N. Castle that the St. Domingo fleet then there, was owned by British merchants, and supplied from British capital, under the protection of our flag, which had to bear all the disgrace of this illicit traffic.
(To be continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, January 15.
A petition was presented from sundry merchants of Powhatan, Rhode Island, praying for the erection of a new collection district, and referred to the commit- tee of commerce and manufactures.
A petition from Joseph Winer, collector of Great Egg Harbor was presented, praying an increase of salary. Referred to the committee of commerce and manu- factures.
Resolved, that the committee of com- merce and manufactures be directed to enquire, whether any, and if any, what alteration is necessary to be made in the law of the U. S. that requires the collec- tor of Great Egg Harbor to hold his office at Somers Point; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
The petitions of Gustavus Adricks, of Richard Sexton, and of Thomas Gay, were presented and referred to the com- mittee of claims.
The petition of sundry inhabitants and merchants of Stonnington and Groton, Rhode Island, praying that Stonnington, Tawtawtuck and Mutuck rivers may be erected into a collection district, was pre- sented and referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
The petition of Peter Holloway, repre- senting his having made sundry useful inventions, was referred to the commit- tee appointed on the petition of Oliver Evans.
Mr. Nelson presented a memorial from sundry citizens of George Town, remon- strating against the erection of a bridge over the Potomac at the city of Washing- ton, which was referred to the committee appointed on the memorial in favor of a bridge.
Two messages were received from the President of the U. S. by Mr. Coles, his secretary.
One exhibiting a statement of the ap- plication of the Executive contingent fund of 20,000 dollars; from which it appears that 1927 dollars and 50 cents thereof have been applied to the support of the territorial governments of Michigan and Louisiana, until special appropriations are made therefor; and that the balance re- mains unexpended in the Treasury.
This message was referred to the com- mittee of ways and means.
The other message enclosed the report of the director of the Mint, containing a statement of the operations of that institu- tion during the last year.
On the suggestion of Mr. Bidwell, who observed that he had a communication to make that required closed doors, the ga- leries were cleared about twelve o'clock, and remained closed till 4, when the house adjourned.
Committee on the message of the President relative to Tripolian affairs—Messrs. J. Clay, John C. Smith, R. Nelson, Crow- ningshield, Garnett, Fisk, and Dickson.

On the memorial of the Legislature of Georgia relative to boundaries—Messrs. Spalding, G. W. Campbell, T. Moore, Stanfield, and Eppes.
THURSDAY, January 16.
A letter was received from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting a statement of the amount of duties and drawbacks of goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the U. S. and exported therefrom during the years 1802, 1803, and 1804.
A letter was likewise received from the secretary of the treasury, transmitting his report on the petitions of the inspectors of the customs of the cities of New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
The report contains a statement of facts, waving any explicit opinion as to the propriety of increasing the existing compensation of inspectors, except during the period of the prevalence of epidemic diseases.
Referred to the committee of ways and means.
The petition of sundry purchasers of public lands in Ohio, praying for an extension of the times at which payment is required or a remission of interest, was referred to the committee of ways & means.
The petition of Arthur St. Clair praying remuneration for monies advanced for public services during the revolutionary war was referred to the committee appointed relative to the expediency of relaxing the statute of limitations.
On motion of Mr. Alston,
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of passing a law, declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the General Assembly of the state of North Carolina passed on the 22d of Dec. 1803, entitled an act to authorise the state of Tennessee to perfect titles to lands reserved to this state by the session act, and that the committee be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to Messrs. Alston, G. W. Campbell, Chittenden, Trieg and Lyon.
The petitions of Peter Dominick Robert, of Samuel Dick, William Bruce and Asa Kitchell, were referred to the committee on the public lands.
The petition of Zebulon Rowe was referred to the commissioners under an act for the relief of British refugees, &c.
The memorial of the merchants, and traders of the city of Philadelphia, of like tenor with that noticed in the proceedings of the Senate, was referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the nation.
The petition of the Presbyterian Congregation in George Town was referred to Messrs. Findley, Bishop and Winn.
Leave having been given, Mr. J. Randolph submitted from the committee of ways and means a bill making an additional appropriation to supply the deficiency in the appropriation for the naval service during the year 1805; which was referred to a committee of the whole house to-morrow.
The petitions of Moses White and Charlotte Hazen, of George Jacob Deagan and of William Rickard, were referred to the committee of claims.
About 12 o'clock the galleries were again cleared. They remained closed for about 3 hours, when the doors were opened.
The bill to repeal the act authorising the receipt of evidences of the public debt in payment for the lands of the U. S. and for other purposes relative to the public debt, was passed through a committee of the whole, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
When, at the instance of Mr. J. Randolph, the galleries were again cleared, about half after 2 o'clock. They continued closed until 4 o'clock.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, January 15.
On motion of Dr. Logan the Senate resumed the consideration of his motion for leave to bring in a bill to prohibit the commercial intercourse between the U. States and the French Island of St. Domingo.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays, without debate—Yeas 21—Nays 7—as follows.
YEAS —Messrs. Adair, Anderson, Baldwin, Bradley, Condit, Fenner, Gilman, Howland, Kitchel, Logan, Maclay, Moore, Smith of Md. Smith of N. York, Smith of Ohio, Smith of Ten. Smith of Vt. Sumter, Turner, Worthington, and Wright.
NAYS —Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Mitchell, Pickering, Plumer, Tracy, and White.
When Dr. Logan offered the bill which was read twice.
It prohibits the allowance of clearances from the time when due information shall be received at the several custom houses of the passage of the act until the end of the next session of Congress.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Monday, Jan. 20, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the bill, "Requiring certain duties to be performed by a majority of the magistrates of a county or corporation," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being read, were agreed to by the house, with an amendment to the first amendment of the Senate.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, appointing trustees to the estate belonging to the orphans of James Rind, dec. for the purposes therein mentioned, was read a third time and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A motion was made that the house do now, according to the order of the day, resolve itself into a committee of the whole house to take into consideration a petition from the counties of Henry and Patrick, requesting the Legislature to adopt means for calling a convention to revise and amend the state constitution;
A motion was then made to postpone the further consideration of the said order to the 31st day of March next; and the question being put upon the proposed motion for postponement—it passed in the affirmative—Ayes 98—Nays 58.
The bills, to establish the University of Virginia, and To open a subscription for the benefit of the University of Virginia, (which lay on the table) were severally read a first time, and, on motion, Ordered, that the further consideration of said bills be postponed to the 31st of March next.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, To amend and explain the act, concerning certain free school lands in the county of Elizabeth City; and that Messrs. Mallory, Lightfoot, Baytop, Peacock and Westwood do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, To incorporate a library company in the city of Richmond; and that Messrs. Harvie, Storr and J. Selden do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, For dividing the county of Amherst into two judicial districts; and that Messrs. Garland, Taliaferro, Nelson, Perrow, Semple, Leftwich and Clarke do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, Appointing commissioners to view the way for a navigable canal from Roanoke to Appomattox; and that Messrs. Randolph, Carter, Price, Harris (of Amelia) and Field do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. B. Harrison from the committee to whom were referred sundry communications from the late Governor—reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said communications under consideration, and had come to several resolutions thereon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were read, as follows:—
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the superintendent of the armory should be authorised to take annual apprentices, and that dollars should be appropriated for the purpose of educating the same.
Resolved, that the Legislature should adopt some mode to prevent the loss of public arms distributed to the militia.
Resolved, that it is expedient and proper to instruct the Senators in Congress from this state and to request our Representatives in Congress to join the Senators and Representatives from the state of Kentucky, in endeavoring to procure the amendment to the Federal Constitution proposed by that state.
On motion, ordered that the said resolutions be laid upon the table.
Mr. Mercer presented, according to order, a bill, making certain changes in the penal laws of this commonwealth;
Mr. Brooke presented, according to order, a bill, to provide for the payment of expenses incurred by removing certain prisoners to the penitentiary house; and a bill, to amend the act entitled, an act, to class the counties and for other purposes;
Mr. Brooke made a report from the committee for courts of justice—which bills and report were severally received and ordered to be laid upon the table.
Tuesday, January 21st, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
An engrossed bill, altering the time of holding a quarterly court for Northampton county;
An engrossed bill, concerning James Terlington;
An engrossed bill, to amend the several acts concerning the inspection of tobacco, were severally read a third time and passed the house.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, incorporating a company for uniting the Upper Navigation of James river with tide water on the Chesterfield shore, was read a second time and amended at the clerk's table; and the question being put upon the engrossing the bill & reading it a third time—it passed in the negative—Ayes 31—Nays 116.
Resolved, that the said bill be rejected.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have agreed to the amendment proposed by the house of Delegates to their amendments proposed to the bill, Requiring certain duties to be performed by a majority of the magistrates of a county or corporation.—And, they have
passed the bill, To amend the act, for further continuing and amending the act, entitled, an act, for reducing into one the several acts concerning executions and for the relief of insolvent debtors, with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the house of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the Senate's amendment to the last named bill, and the same being read, was, on the question put thereupon, disagreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The house proceeded to consider the letter from the Governor, covering a report from the superintendent of the manufactory of arms, which was yesterday laid upon the table, and the said letter and report being read; ordered that the said report be referred to Messrs. Miller (of Powhatan) Harrison (of Amelia) Pendleton (of Berkeley) Madison, Taylor, Yarbrough, Summers, Aylett, Lindsay, Beale, Mercer, Clendenin and Lewis, and that they do report thereupon by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, that 1000 copies of the said report be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
The following engrossed bills were severally read a third time, and passed.—To amend the act, entitled, an act, concerning the town of Charlottesville.—Allowing a further time to the Potomack company for completing the navigation of the Potomack river and for other purposes.—Concerning jurors in certain cases.—Altering the court days of Spottsylvania and Rockbridge counties.—To amend the act, entitled, an act, reducing into one all acts and parts of acts concerning suits brought for sterling money and for ascertaining the rate of exchange and damages on protested bills of exchange; Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate & desire their concurrence.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 13.
We are informed, that Mr. Parish who came out in the ship Bristol Packet, from London, is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Monroe, American minister at London.
It is said these dispatches contain matter which goes far towards establishing the belief, that our commercial affairs with that country, are in a fair way of an amicable and satisfactory adjustment—and that the remonstrances of the manufacturing interests of that country had more weight in producing this change than the exertions of Mr. Monroe.
WASHINGTON CITY, January 17.
The state of our foreign relations forcibly calls upon the people of America to investigate the long contested point, whether their interests would not be promoted by a greater attention than has hitherto been paid to domestic manufactures. The time may have been when any other encouragement than that arising from the ordinary occupations of our citizens would have been unadvisable. But that time may now be passed; and an alteration in our circumstances may justify a correspondent change in national policy. Whether this alteration has taken place is a point as intricate as important. To treat it with ability or precision, so as to draw no other than just inferences from undisputed facts, requires a mind stored with extensive information and endowed with uncommon acuteness. It requires more. It requires a degree of leisure possessed by few men in the United States, and rarely the good fortune of those who are possessed of the other qualifications we have enumerated. It is from these considerations that we can scarcely flatter ourselves with obtaining that clear, comprehensive, and conclusive view of the subject, which would remove all existing doubt and obscurity, and insure a general concurrence in opinion. But, though this is not to be expected, it does not follow that much good would not flow from discussions luminous or disguised. Though we may not obtain a full and able treatment from one pen, it is not impossible, but that by engaging the general attention many important views might be taken and much interesting light shed on the subject. Under these impressions, it may not be altogether useless to throw out a few ideas on this interesting topic, under the hope that the example will be followed by others possessed of more extensive information.
The subject involves considerations of national and individual concern. If the first be considered, as perhaps they ought, of paramount importance, we shall be at once furnished with strong arguments in favor of giving new and great encouragements to manufactures. There is no nation on earth more deeply interested in forming a character free from that alloy which an amalgamation with European concerns would so liberally and so injuriously incorporate with the unperverted habits of our countrymen. Nor is there any nation, whose interests would be so eminently promoted by the greatest practicable degree of independence. It must be obvious that these interesting results would, to no inconsiderable extent, be secured by our manufacturing the clothes we wear as well as raising the food we eat. A nation that raises within itself whatever it consumes may be said to be truly independent. Its wants being all supplied by its own citizens, it is dependent upon no foreign market, and is consequently not subjected to the mistakes, or caprices, the tyranny or injustice of nations over whom it has little or no control. That nation which approaches nearest to this situation
is the most independent. Of the species of independence here alluded to there are two kinds, the one of which may be denominated pecuniary, and the other political; the former respects property; while the latter is closely connected with political character. The citizens of one nation whose chief pursuits are so interwoven with those of the citizens of a foreign nation as to become in a measure identified, will be reciprocally influenced by each other; and generally the citizens of the smaller or weaker nation will be the most influenced. Such, we have seen, has been the case in the intercourse of our merchants with those of Britain, whose superior wealth, backed by the superior power of their government, has given them a great, not to say dangerous influence in this country. And so far as our merchants, with the numerous classes of men dependent upon them, have thrown their weight into the political scale, it has too generally been characterised by a spirit of humility to that nation. Unfortunately, it has not stopped here, but has exhibited a spirit of hostility to all nations who are the enemies of England; thus becoming her partisans, and wielding a dangerous power often inimical to liberty and the true interests of their country. These remarks are not made in the spirit of reproach. Nor is it to be inferred that the American merchants are less patriotic than those of other countries. They are, on the contrary, believed much more patriotic. But still they are merchants; and as such cannot resist the influence of the common feelings and motives attached to their profession. Their avowed object is gain; and it is not to be expected that they will be always ready to silence their ruling passion, when the good of their country requires it. The eager pursuit of personal gain will make them blind to national honor. If such is the effect of extensive commerce, which consists in the exchange of our own productions for those of foreign powers, how desirable is it to limit the degree of this dependence as much as we can by diminishing our wants; which can in no way be so effectually accomplished as by fabricating those articles which we at present receive from others? Is it not evident that in the ratio in which this diminution shall take place, we shall become an independent nation, embracing within our limits citizens united together by common interests, and living in harmony and peace like brothers?
FREDERICKSBURG, Jan. 20.
OUTRAGE.
We understand that the mail stage between this place and Alexandria was robbed on Saturday night last about a mile beyond Falmouth. This daring outrage was effected by taking from among the baggage that was tied behind the stage, two trunks, belonging to two Frenchmen that were passengers, which they said contained about 2000 dollars, principally in bank notes. We sincerely hope that the perpetrators of this heinous offence may be discovered, and a proper example made of them to do away atrocities of a similar nature.
RUN AWAY!
A SLAVE, named Richmond, aged about 19 years, of a yellow complexion, about five feet three or four inches high, and a hatter by trade. He had on when he went away a snuff coloured broad cloth coat, a pair of blue checked Virginia cloth pants, and oxfordshire shirt. He ran away on the night of Saturday last the 18th inst. and it is presumed that he will be lurking about this city until an opportunity offers of escaping out of the state by water. All masters of vessels are warned not to carry him off, as they will be called upon to answer it at their peril, and a reward of Ten Dollars will be given for his apprehension and confinement in jail, or for his delivery to William Nice.
Richmond, Jan. 21, 1806.
Advertisement.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on Monday the 17th day of March, 1806, on the premises, my TRACT OF LAND, on the waters of Ward's Fork, on the main road leading to Booker's and Coles' ferry, three miles above Charlotte courthouse, containing by estimation 312 acres more or less. The quality of this land is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and the situation as a public place is very advantageous, having been a long time known as Price's race ground. It is unnecessary to enter into a minute detail of the good qualities or advantages of the situation of this place, as it is presumable any person wishing to purchase will view the land before the day of sale, which they may do by applying to the subscriber who lives on the premises.
SHORT JONES.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Harden, to secure to Brown, Rives & company the payment of a sum of money, as expressed therein, will be sold, on Saturday the first day of March next, on the premises, for ready money, a certain
Tract or parcel of Land, Situate, lying and being in the county of Amherst, containing by estimation three hundred acres, be the same more or less, it being the same tract of land that was devised by Groves Harden, to a certain Edward Harden, and by him sold to the said John Harden—and also the following SLAVES, viz: Tumbler, Ailey, Will and Peter, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge the balance that may be found due from the said John Harden to the said Brown, Rives & company, and all charges attending the same.
John Higginbotham, trustee.
Warminster, 15th Jan. 1806.
The subscriber will sell his one fourth part of a
Survey of Land,
On the north-western side of the Ohio, lying on Gizer's creek, a military claim, in the name of Benjamin Spiller, and conveyed to the subscriber by his last will and testament—the whole of the survey is four thousand acres. Any person wishing to purchase will apply to the subscriber in Danville, Virginia.
Hickman Spiller.
18th Jan. 1806.
The subscriber has for sale, on reasonable terms—several
Threshing Machines,
Of the best kind; they thresh out with ease from seventy to eighty bushels of grain in a day with two horses and five hands. Gentlemen who wish to purchase will please to send letters to Farmville in Prince Edward county, directed to Wm. S. Walton.

A SHEET containing the TITLES of the ACTS passed at the present session of Assembly, the SUBSTANCE of those of a PUBLIC or general nature, with sundry DOCUMENTS, relative to the REVENUE, the operations of the ARMOURY, state of the PENITENTIARY, &c. &c. similar to those heretofore published at this office at the close of each session, will be put to press in a few days, and the members furnished with copies as usual.
On Saturday the 11th instant, the Council of State proceeded, according to the constitution, to the appointment of a President of Council, and of course the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, when the Honorable ALEXANDER MRAE was unanimously elected.
The Philadelphia Gazette of the 17th inst. says, "Both recent reports of an advantageous adjustment of our differences with Spain, and of a satisfactory explanation with the Court of London, appear to be unbounded."
We have been favored with an English copy of the pamphlet issued by that government as a plea and an apology, for its plunder and outrages on neutral flags; it is evidently a production of the Sheffield school, full of envy, misrepresentation, and false intelligence. The title gives really the character of the book, the professed intention is to expose the illegal conduct of neutrals—but really under that disguise to sustain an unnatural war on free commerce, it is therefore properly enough called "mar in disguise"—an answer to this pamphlet might be written with great ease and some use—it might be appropriately called "piracy unmasked." (Aurora.)
FROM THE ALEXANDRIA EXPOSITOR OF MONDAY LAST.
It has long been an opinion entertained by many well informed men, that in consequence of the enormous expenditure of Great Britain, she would either rapidly sink into a third rate power, or forcibly seize to herself the commerce of the world, i.e. that in consequence of her naval, she would become a piratical power. This prediction seems at the point of verification. Her navy has destroyed her enemies commerce and such battles as those off Trafalgar are by no means so likely to keep up the spirit or the number of her seamen as the plunder of Gallons, or East and West India ships returning to Europe with the rich produce of those countries. To keep up the spirit of privateering, and hold out encouragement to her sailors, who can no longer be gratified by the plunder of belligerents, she now holds out that of neutrals, to their avaricious grasp. Property is to be no longer safe, which has been identified with the capital of a neutral nation, if it be the product of her enemies country. In support of this monstrous doctrine, a publication has lately made its appearance in London, entitled, "War in disguise, or the Frauds of Neutral Flags." This work is said to be published under the countenance of that government, and goes the full length, we understand, for we have only seen extracts from it, of sacrificing to the shrine of British cupidity and ambition, the neutral commerce of the world. The author contemplates, it is true, some remonstrance to this modest scheme, from the neutral powers, but apprehends no hostilities on account thereof, but should hostilities be the consequence, he contends, Britain had better submit to them than permit neutrals to carry colonial produce to the mother country, even though such produce has been landed in the neutral country. A publication containing such piratical principles, so patronised and unhappily acted upon, has produced considerable discussion on both sides of the Atlantic, and on Thursday last was distributed among members of Congress, and left for sale at Rapine's store, a publication entitled, "An Examination of the British Doctrine, which subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, not open in time of Peace." Although this publication has neither author nor printer's name, yet report attaches it to a very distinguished citizen, whose pen has often happily been employed in defence of the just rights of the United States, and the citizens thereof. Whoever is the author, the nation is indebted to him for a most logical, learned, and luminous defence of her rights. It is a work we strongly recommend to every man who wishes to understand the question which now occupies the national attention. It would be absurd to attempt to abridge a work, every line of which is an argument. We shall, therefore, content ourselves with stating the general heads into which it may be divided, viz.
1st. An examination of the rights of nations, as stated by the best authors, and a clear deduction therefrom, that these rights have been violated by Great-Britain. 2d. An examination into the treaties between Great-Britain and other nations, applicable to the state in which this country is placed with respect to England, & evidence that "the authority of every treaty is to be considered as opposed to the principle asserted by G. Britain."
3dly. Affirms that the doctrine advanced by Great Britain, has in no instance been advocated by any other nation.
4thly. Is an examination of the present conduct of G. Britain, and exhibits strong proofs that it is "a mere project for extending the field of her maritime commerce, and multiplying the sources of her commercial aggrandizement."—that the present innovation is in fact "a warfare against the commerce of her friends, and a monopolizing grasp at that of her enemies."
Lastly—The pamphlet contains a review of the reasons urged in defence of the British principle, which, whilst it proves that this daring assault on the commerce of the neutrals is unjust as to the trade, and infringes on the independence of neutral nations, yet, that by slow and insidious steps, the British nation has long been endeavoring to prepare the world for the admission of this domineering demand.
Charles Pinckney, esq. late minister plenipotentiary from the United States to the court of Madrid, arrived at Charleston on the 9th inst. He does not, that we can learn, confirm the report brought by capt. Rogers, of the complete adjustment of our differences with his catholic majesty. Spain has, indeed, evinced a disposition to be under a good understanding with us. Perhaps the marquis de Yrujo has been again taking the advice of congress, and apprized his master that it would take more than six ships of the line to frighten the American people into a compliance with his terms.—REPUBLICAN.
We were last evening politely favored by a friend with the President's message to Congress of the 17th inst. respecting the violation of Neutral Rights, the Depredations on the Colonial Trade, and Impressments of American Seamen—The late hour at which it was received and its great length compels us to defer its insertion till Tuesday.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
ON DRUNKENNESS.
Their feeble tongues, Unable to take up the cumbrous word, Lie quite dissolved. Before their mauldin eyes, Seen dim and blue, the double taper's dance, Like the sun wading through the misty sky.
THOMSON.
Though drunkenness is not a vice to which the youth of Virginia are particularly prone, it is too obvious and much to be lamented that our citizens in the middle and advanced periods of life, particularly in the country, are fatally addicted to this dreadful habit, which sooner or later destroys all the noble propensities of their minds, lays the foundation for the most dreadful diseases, and ultimately ruins not only themselves, but involves their families and connections in unforeseen and inevitable ruin.
Should the following train of diseases, certain to overtake the drunkard, have any effect to deter or check him in his fatal career, the object of the writer will be obtained.
An anxious stomach well May be endured; so may the throbbing head; But such a dim delirium, such a dream, Involves you; such a dastardly despair Unmans your soul and maddening Pantheus felt When, fated round Cæsar's armlet et al. He saw two Suns, and double Treble's ascend. A bare recapitulation of these diseases would, it might be thought, deter the meat-harvested Read the dreadful list and tremble! Sudden death, apoplexy, palsy, epilepsy, madness, inflamed and scorching liver, diseased bowels, gout, jaundice, dyspepsia or indigestion, carbuncles, ulcers, inflammation of the eyes, dropsy, diabetes, impotency, premature old age. To this dreadful list let me add the soon-ensuing combustion of the human body, not the slow but sure fire hourly consuming the habitual drunkard, but that rapid and spontaneous combustion which in a few hours consumes the whole body, leaving only an offensive undriss soot and ashes. This tho' rare has of old occurred, and always on the bodies of hard drinkers in advanced life. Happily for mankind, the cases of spontaneous combustion are extremely rare, but too rare, they have occurred, and are most incontestably true; however inexplicable and miraculous such an event might formerly appear, the present state of modern chemistry can easily explain the apparently improbable event; it is not in the last beyond the bounds of credibility to suppose, that from the long and continued use of spirituous liquors, such a quantity of hydrogen may accumulate in the body as to sustain the combustion of it.—I shall esteem myself happy if this picture of the fatal effects of intoxication makes an impression on those addicted to the vice. Perhaps the frightful circumstance of so horrid an evil as that of combustion may reclaim the drunkard from this dreadful practice. Plutarch relates, that at Sparta, children were deterred from drunkenness by exhibiting to them the spectacle of intoxicated slaves—this state of drunkenness in their Helots was only transitory; how much more horrid it appears in those unfortunate victims consumed by the flames and reduced to ashes! "May we never forget that the vine sometimes produces very bitter fruit—disease, pain, repentance, and DEATH!"
Richmond Academy Lottery. SECOND CLASS.
ELEVENTH DAY'S DRAWING.
Prizes of 500 dollars—No. 4708. Prize of 100 dollars—No. 6450. Prizes of 50 dollars—Nos. 7377 5123 5685 6504. Blankes—Nos. 5776 5381 4910 5104 7437 7587 4830 4005 6873 5251 4733 5463 3845 5215 6332 4198 6911 7696 5175 6838 6492 4775 5809 7715 5799 5135 4961 6105 4876 5361 6792 5801 5506 7049 5864 7350 4110 6402 6717 4231 6151 4059 7178 4568 4737 3779 5379 5169 6072 4785 7685 4220 6259 3854 4842 5666 5212 7346 4707 6695 6100 4775 4826 4355 4421 4443 6749 7721.
TWELFTH DAY.
Prizes of 100 dollars—Nos. 7158 4721. Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 7638 6287. Blankes—Nos. 4576 4580 6790 5751 6625 4387 5904 5086 4057 4405 7595 5592 6690 6902 4108 4415 4361 7746 6201 6163 4501 7026 6232 4013 7352 6204 6988 6007 4832 5703 4271 7301 4873 7662 6059 6551 3794 4199 7123 4404 4976 6906 4825 5205 6758 4647.
From the number of tickets now drawn, the first ticket to be drawn on Saturday next, will according to the scheme of the present class, be entitled to a prize of 500 dollars, as being the first drawn on that day.
The present state of the wheel is such as to invite those disposed to adventure, now to come forward: The managers having determined to bring the present scheme to a close as speedily as may be.
Tickets may be had of the treasurer, George Tucker, Robert Mitchell, Wm. DuVal, Wm. Pitchford, Dr. John Brockenbrough, Saml. M c Craw, and of the editor of this paper.
The drawing will be continued on Wednesdays and Saturdays in each week.
ROBT MITCHELL.
William & Mary College Lottery.
SECOND DAY.
Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 6564 7645. Prizes of 15 dollars—Nos. 7 411 2255 457 854 416 619 1475 3363 3744 4555 7741 3916 4172 2309 2163 4035 7370 7127 2401 6410 6193 3786 6274 4631 6525 3639 4311 2472 4570 6181 3506 7543 4234 7479.
THIRD DAY.
Prizes of 500 Dollars—Nos. 3985 2960. Prizes of 15 Dollars—Nos. 933 817 328 170 667 966 2504 2575 2214 2795 5834 5023 2931 1660 4007 7944 3218 3573 7938 1500 7941 5862 4340 1447 4711 1814 2903 2020 5182 3396 7895 7327 4803 6180.
PREPARING FOR THE PRESS, AND WILL BE PUBLISHED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT SESSION OF ASSEMBLY, BY S. PLEASANTS, JUN.
PART 1st of 2nd VOL.
OF THE
REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING A
COLLECTION
OF ALL SUCH
ACTS
OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF
VIRGINIA,
Of a Public and Permanent nature, as have been passed since the year 1801; together with those of the same nature, which were omitted in the last edition of that work, from 1793 to 1801, inclusive; with
NOTES OF REFERENCE
To former and subsequent Statutes.
To which will be added,
AN APPENDIX and COPIOUS
INDEX.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO SELL TWO
Waggons & Teams,
One of six horses, waggons, gears and the necessary appendages; the other six mules, waggons, gears, &c. Both have been used in hauling coal, and judging by the quantity hauled last year, are capable of doing as much as any others so employed. On receiving a part of the money, a credit will be allowed for the balance. A purchaser can be accommodated with an extra mule, or horse to each team; and may have it in his power to employ both drivers at a moderate hire, for a part, or for the residue of the year, as may be agreed on.
I would also sell a MARE, and a valuable MULE, both well suited to the purposes of a planter; for, the mule is perhaps as large as any in the state.
JAMES BRANDER.
Manchester, 20th Jan. 1806.
Sales at Auction.
WILL be Sold, at Public Auction, on Tuesday the 28th inst. at the late dwelling house of Andrew M c Kim, deceased, All his Household & Kitchen Furniture, & one valuable Cow. Terms of sale—cash for all sums under ten dollars, for all over that sum nine months credit will be allowed, on giving bond and approved security.
Robert M c Kim, } Adm rs . Alex r . M c Kim, }
Richmond, Jan 17th, 1806.
N B The HOUSE of the deceased to be rented.
Valuable Property for sale.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Watlington, to secure a debt therein mentioned, owing to Peter Barkdale, will be sold at Auction, for ready money, at the house of the said Watlington, on Tuesday the 4th February next, in the county of Halifax, the following SLAVES, to wit, Will, Patience, Timothy, Isham, Milly, Dilsey, Lolly, Nancy, Major, Randall, Sukey, Peter and Ursley, together with the increase of the females respectively since the 22d June, 1804, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, interest and costs.
William Terry, jr. trustee.
Halifax, 18th Jan. 1806.
Cumberland county, January 13, 1806.
WHEREAS I purchased of a certain John Hudson, of this county, a black horse, for the sum of thirty-two pounds, Virginia currency, and assigned to him a bond of John Brown's payable to me the 25th day of December, 1805, for the sum of twenty-four pounds five shillings, and gave him my own bond payable the said 25th day of December, for seven pounds fifteen shillings, amount thirty-two pounds, the price of the said black horse, which said horse I purchased as a sound well horse, clear of any deception. But he being unsound and proves to be a cheat, in consequence of which I will not keep him; and therefore forewarn the above named John Brown from paying his said bond to the said John Hudson, or any other person—Also forewarn all persons from taking an assignment from the said Hudson of either of the said bonds, as I will not allow it in payment to me.
THOMAS MORE.
NEWSPAPERS.
THERE is not a nation upon earth, to whom newspapers are more valuable, nor by whom they are better encouraged, than these United States. The reason is obvious. there being no other nation who enjoy the inestimable right, nor who exercise the important duty, of self-government. A nation of freemen, is a community of friends; amongst whom, a continual, and social correspondence should be maintained, which can be effected only by the free circulation of newspapers. It is evidently the duty of a people who possess the right, and exercise the prime functions of sovereign authority, to be covetously informed of whatever occurrences may in any way affect the concerns of their country; thus the citizens of the United States, knowing, the high
character which they sustain, and rightly estimating the importance of political information, have always liberally patronised the publication of newspapers.
Some persons affect to consider the people, as their own worst enemies; and have kindly offered their services to protect them from themselves! They would enact penal laws for the good of the people only, without the least view of applying their efficacy to their own conduct: such, for instance, as the memorable sedition law. They would generously dispose of the people's money in multiplying and maintaining courts & judges, to carry such laws into effect. Nay, rather than the people should carry their enemy against themselves too far, they would hire an army of patriots, officered by "prominent characters," at the people's own expense, who should compel them at the point of the bayonet, to be happy even against their will. Surely if the people are not their own enemies they will not easily forget such disinterested patriotism.
But if ever the people have been their own enemies, it must have been for want of information; and this they can obtain by the circulation of newspapers. It is to the freedom of newspaper communications, that the nation is chiefly indebted for its present able, vigilant and upright administration; and these happy effects resulting from their wisdom and prudence. It may be safely affirmed, that so long as the press remains free, and the people disposed to encourage its labours, their internal enemies can do them but little harm. For should they even hope to succeed, by hiring prostituted presses to pollute the streams of information, their labours will be unavailing; nor can any danger be apprehended from the number of papers in circulation, let their principles be what they may; as "error of opinion may be safely tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it." But a scarcity of newspapers, might be fatal to national liberty.
Taking the above remarks to be correct, and believing that there is ample room for the establishment of another periodical publication, an attention is respectfully solicited in the following PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, A NEWSPAPER, UNDER THE TITLE OF THE IMPARTIAL OBSERVER.
CONDITIONS.
I. An "IMPARTIAL OBSERVER" shall be published every Saturday, upon a sheet of super-royal paper, and a good type, equal to the generality of the most respectable prints now in circulation.
II. The price, to subscribers, will be three dollars a year, to be paid in advance, on the receipt of the first number.
III. Every subscriber who shall have complied with the foregoing article, shall be entitled to the insertion of a square advertisement, for one month at any time during the year gratis. The commands of all advertising customers will be thankfully received, and carefully and punctually attended to upon moderate terms, which shall be made known in the first number. But all letters, essays and advertisements, intended for this paper, must be post paid; and such articles as are of a private or local concern, to insure insertion should be accompanied by the cash.
IV. Subscribers in this city, and the town of Manchester, shall have their papers delivered at their houses, as early as possible on the days of publication; and those who reside at a distance, will have them punctually transmitted by the mails.
V. The first number shall appear as soon as there will be obtained a sufficient number of subscribers to warrant the publisher in undertaking the expenses.
TO THE PUBLIC.
It will be the design of this paper, to preserve that independence of character, so indispensably necessary, to the title which has been adopted. In conformity to this title, it will regularly publish candid and impartial observations upon such public occurrences, or contemporary productions of the press, as the publisher may deem of sufficient importance to require them.
In the execution of this part of his duty, as well as in his selections from other newspapers, public utility shall be his principal object, uninfluenced by party attachments. Fearless of the passions of men, he means to do fairly the part he has undertaken, and regardless of the hopes he might indulge by devoting his labors to a few, while the interests of the whole are concerned, he will always exhibit the same impartiality of conduct in the capacity of an Editor, as his duty would require him to do in that of a judge, if his merits had fitted him for such an office, and his country had so appointed him.
Yet he does not pretend to be without an opinion of his own. He has read and observed too much upon the subject of politics, to be at this time undecided. But he does not conceive that an Editor's own political opinion should always be the criterion by which a newspaper of general utility ought to be conducted; nor will he aim at that insipid and stupid kind of impartiality, which would hope by an awkward and unbecoming complaisance, to please every body.—Nothing can be further from his views than conduct like this. He has too often seen the ridiculous absurdity of such vain attempts. But he designs to conduct a newspaper which shall be equally open to all parties, and free from, and independent of, the influence or controul of any.
Whenever it becomes his duty, from the want of communications, to fill up the columns of the OBSERVER with his own compositions, he will uniformly endeavor to make them bear that general usefulness of character, which may cause them to be read, when their author is no more. Should any little critics attempt to be merry with him, in consequence of the preceding sentence, he hereby enters his caveat against them, and will refer them to posterity for the decision.
Of his editorial abilities, he has but little to say. And were his talents much greater than they are, it would certainly be improper for him to speak of his own qualifications, since this is a question on which the public will decide. His works must finally depend upon their own merits. Should they prove to be good, they will need no apology; and should they prove to be bad, then no apology can excuse them. With the assistance which he has engaged, he hopes, however, to render the IMPARTIAL OBSERVER both useful and entertaining, and worthy of that attention which he solicits from the public.
SAMUEL BROOKS.
Richmond, 15th January, 1806.
From the liberal encouragement already offered, preparations are making to commence the publication without delay. Printers that may be disposed to exchange newspapers, are requested to forward them, and the IMPARTIAL OBSERVER shall be regularly sent in return.
Slaves for sale.
ON Monday the 10th February next, will be sold, at Hanover Town, five or six VALUABLE SLAVES, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
January 20th, 1806.
POSTSCRIPT.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to the Editor of the Argus, dated Jan. 21, received by last night's mail.
"I enclose a bill brought in by Mrs. Wright of the Senate. It will serve to show the temper of some of the members of Congress."
"I have good reason to believe, that the government of Great Britain is determined to use every means in its power, to embarrass, and if possible, to crush the Commerce of the United States."
In SENATE of the UNITED STATES, JANUARY 20, 1806.
Agreeably to notice given on the 16th inst. Mr. Wright asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill, which was read and passed to a second reading.
A Bill for the protection and indemnification of American Seamen.
Whereas, by the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, made between his Britannic majesty & the U. States at London, on the 19th day of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, by the first article of said treaty, it is agreed, "That there shall be a firm, inviolable and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between his Britannic majesty, his heirs and successors, and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns, and people of every degree, without exception of persons or places. And whereas, in direct violation of said treaty, his Britannic majesty has caused to be impressed out of the ships of the United States, sailing on the high seas, divers citizens of said United States; and has compelled them to serve on board the ships of war of his said Britannic majesty, in violation of their liberty, and at the hazard of their lives; and in despite of the remonstrances of the government of said United States, continues said unjust practice; and the seamen of the United States impressed, by so doing, remain in his service. And whereas, the United States are solemnly bound to protect all those who are bound in allegiances to said United States. Therefore,
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, That from and after the day of
next, any person or persons, who shall impress any seamen on board any vessel bearing the flag of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, bason or bay under pretext or color of a commission from any foreign power, shall for every such offence be adjudged a pirate and felon; and on conviction shall suffer death. And on the trial in any such case may be had where the offender is apprehended or may be first brought.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any American seaman, sailing under the flag of the United States, on any person or persons attempting to impress him by force from on board any vessel of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, bason, or bay, to repel such force by shooting, or otherwise killing and destroying the person or persons so attempting to impress him, and shall, as an encouragement to resist, be entitled to a bounty of two hundred dollars, to be paid to him or his order, or legal representatives, out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That on information being given to the President of the United States, proving satisfactorily to him, that any citizen of the United States, who shall have been impressed or forced by violence or threats, to enter on board any foreign vessel, shall suffer death, or any other corporal punishment by the authority of such foreign power; it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, to cause the most rigorous and exact retaliation on any subjects of that government, whom he is hereby authorised to seize and take for that purpose.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That every American seaman, heretofore or hereafter impressed and compelled to serve on board any foreign ship or vessel, shall be entitled to receive as an indemnification for his slavery and hardships on board the ship in which he has been, or shall be compelled to serve, from the day of his impressment, the sum of sixty dollars per month, for every month he has or shall serve, on board said ship or ships; and that the said seaman, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall be entitled to recover the same in the district court of the state in which the party lies, from which the vessel cleared, for the voyage in which he was taken, by attachment of any private debt, due from any citizen of the United States, to any subject of that government, by whom subjects he had been impressed; and that any sums of money so attached out of the hands of any debtor, shall be a payment of so much of said debt, and may be pleaded in payment or discount to the amount of the said sum so attached, and all the costs of said attachment, which shall be allowed as a payment of that amount in any suit for said debt. And that so much of the treaty of London, of interest of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, as secures the inviolability of such debts, as will be infringed by the attachments or recoveries, hereby authorised, shall not (so far as is necessary in the execution of this act only) be regarded as legally obligatory on the government or citizens of the U. States.

WANTED , as House-keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. tf
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are
 Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill Blankets,  Do. Nap'd Cottons,  Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose,  Do. White & Coloured Plains,  Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks,  Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd,  Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices,  Do. Forrest Cloths,  Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices,  Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. 
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.— GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward fancy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz:  Loaf and Muscavado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt. Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
To be Rented, A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. WM. DU-VAL. December 16, 1805
S. JACOBS HAS FOR SALE, GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg, 5. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL be sold, agreeable to law, at Henri Co. Court, if not claimed before that time, the following Tobacco, which has been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse over two years. T. I. No. 2528, 120, 1180, Lynch's inspection. No MK 865, 149, 1265, Cannon's ditto. W W 164, 132, 1276, Tye river, ditto. S W 32, 157, 1345, Deane's ditto. No MK 685, 152, 1212, ditto ditto. MOSELY & YOUNG. Richmond, Jan. 8, 1806. 3w
Fashionable Goods. Ready made White Satin Pelises various dark coloured silk do. Florence Silk and Satin Spencers elegant Souffle Dresses Rich Brocades and Figured Satins Plain & figured Lenon and Pique Muslins A handsome variety of plain, check'd and strip'd Seersuckers Ladies' Toison'd Neck Handkerchiefs Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M. & B. MYERS.  Richmond, 24th Dec. 1805. tf
TAKEN up as a runaway, on the 30th December, 1805, and committed to Hanover jail, a negro man named BOB , who says he belongs to Th. Epps, living in Nottoway county. The owner is desired to apply, pay charges and take him away. HENRY H. VAUGHAN, Jailor. Jan. 4, 1806. 4w BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospect should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business; and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now entreats all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward, & make payments; or give him satisfactory assurances, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience, vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand—which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, AND ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible. ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That late, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg. Dec. 20th 1805. tf
Manchester Turnpike Company. NINTH REQUISITION. THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next.
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805. td
To be Rented, FOR one or more years, together or separately, Two Five Proof BRICK TENEMENTS, in the back street near the basin, and adjoining the warehouses occupied by Messrs. Taliaferro & Dickinson. They are suitable for warehouses or stores, and will be fitted up with counting rooms and shelves to suit the tenants. JOHN WICKHAM. December 24, 1805. 5w
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Co. therein expressed, will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the first day of February next, at New Market, in Amherst county, before the store door of the said James Murphy & Co. The following Property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, with interest and charges. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Dec. 25th, 1805. 4w
The sale of the above property is postponed until Sunday the 22d of February next, at which time and place it will certainly be sold, on the terms above mentioned; the postponement is in consequence of the above not appearing in the Virginia Argus in time as to give the 30 days previous notice required by the deed in trust. John Higginbotham, trustee. January 13th, 1806.
FOR SALE, ON Wednesday the 26th day of February next (being court day for the county of Hanover) at the courthouse of that county, a TRACT OF LAND, heretofore under a mortgage to Christopher Tompkins and others, and by him purchased under a decree of the honorable superior court of chancery, by law directed to be held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, subject to the dower of Nancy Burras, who was the widow of Richard Littlepage, on a foreclosure of the mortgage from whom, the same was decreed to be sold in and by the same decree. Four hundred and sixty-four acres are the estimated content of the said land. It afforded a residence for the said Richard Littlepage and his family at the time of his death, and among other advantages was the seat of a well accustomed grist mill, now decayed for want of repairs, tho' the dam may be repaired at a small expense; but as purchasers or those inclining to be such, will probably view the premises, a description at greater length is purposely avoided. The incumbrance arising from the dower of the said Nancy Burras is not yet removed; but with that incumbrance only, a good title will be conveyed to the purchaser in fee. The sale will be made on credit, the purchaser giving bonds for the purchase money, at three instalments, to wit: a bond for one third thereof, payable the first day of May next; one for another third, payable on the first day of January, 1807; and one for the balance, payable on the same day in 1808; all with security, to be then approved, by CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. King Wm 30th Dec. 1805. 3w*
To Rent, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805. tf
ALL who have claims against the estate of Nathaniel Venable, or dec. or against the companies lately transacting business under the firms of Venable & Venable , or Venable & Womack , are requested to make them known to me, as I design shortly to distribute the estate of the said Nat. Venable, or among his legatees. RICHDO. N. VENABLE, Ex'or of Natl. Venable, sen. Prince Edward, Jan. 2, 1806. 3w
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines.  Hill's Balsam of Honey Turlington's Balsam Godfrey's Cordial Essence of Peppermint Steers Opedeloc Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns obstinate eruptions, &c British Oil Hooper's Female Pills Anderson's Scott's do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
General Office of Insurance. JANUARY 8th, 1806. THE general meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, which took place this day, agreeably to notice previously given, in the public papers, was too thin, to authorize any proceedings, as to the general concerns of the company. The meeting was therefore adjourned until 10 o'clock in the morning of Tuesday the fourth day of next month. As the affairs of the company are in such a state as to require imperiously, immediate attention, and as most of the members are now liable to incur all the disadvantages of the institution, without possibility of being, in any degree, benefited by it, should any accident occur to them, it is earnestly hoped, as a matter of the first consequence to their individual interests, that they will be pointed in attending the said meeting, either personally or by proxy. WM. H. FITZWHYSONN, P. Agent. Richmond. idm
Land for Sale. IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by William Hall, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due to James Bruce, will be sold, at auction, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 25th day of January, 1806, a certain TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Halifax, containing by estimation one hundred and forty acres, and bounded by the lands of Obadiah Kent, William Kent & John Bentley. A particular description of this land and improvements is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed no person would purchase without first viewing it. December 23, 1805. wids
Adam Toot. DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, that on the ninth day of January, in the thirtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Seabrook of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a Map or Plan of the City of Richmond, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "A Map, or Plan of the City of Richmond, "By JOHN SEABROOK," In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the term therein mentioned."
Wm. Marshall, Clerk of Virginia District. PROPOSALS for publishing the above Map, or Plan may be sent at all the Book-Stores in this city; where gentlemen wishing to possess themselves of one or more impressions thereof, are respectfully invited to bestow their encouragement at an early period: that the proprietor may be the better enabled to have the work executed with neatness and dispatch. The proprietor presumes it obvious to every one, that in a primary work of this nature, there will be many difficulties to surmount, much labor to be borne, and inevitable expense incurred, whilst the reward is in prospect; which though never so fair and flattering, may nevertheless prove deceptious, and disappoint his well founded hopes; to obviate which calamity in a degree, a small part of the premium is stipulated for in advance; the terms being six dollars, one of which to be paid at the time of subscribing, and the balance when the plan is delivered. Should the proprietor be advised thereto, he will transmit his proposals to some of the principal cities and towns within the state. In the mean time any gentleman at a distance willing to encourage the undertaking by becoming a subscriber thereto, shall be considered such by directing a letter to the proprietor expressive of that will. Richmond, January 10, 1806. 4w
ANDREW STEVENSON, in addition to the Courts of King William and Hanover, practices Law in the County Court of New Kent 4t
Marshal's Sales. To be Sold, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Pinchas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plff. and David Ross and others defts. in order to raise the sum of dolls 967 89. due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of dolls 16666 86, due and payable the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS, stated by said Ross to contain 2508 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES.  Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. tds
A Valuable Manufacturing MILL TO RENT. ON Monday the 6th day of March next, will be rented to the highest bidder, for one year, that valuable Manufacturing and Grist MILL, in the county of Amelia, belonging to the estate of the late Col. John Royall, dec. It is situated near the mouth of a never failing stream, almost immediately upon the river Appomattox, distant about 45 miles from Petersburg, and 40 from Manchester. This mill possesses the great advantage of an abundant supply of water throughout the driest season, and its local situation is such as to afford it complete protection against the highest freshes we have yet known. The toll corn she receives amounts annually to 200 barrels and upwards. There is one pair of Burr stones and one set of Bolting cloths, both of which are of very superior quality, and the whole works have lately undergone a thorough repair. The flour manufactured here and sent to Petersburg and Richmond for sale, has uniformly commanded as much, and in many instances more, than flour made any where else. Attached to the mill are about 23 acres of land, upon which has lately been erected a commodious store and lumber house, cooper's shop, blacksmith's shop, stables, and some other out houses, all of which will be rented with the mill. A mercantile establishment at this place, connected with the manufacturing business, it is believed would succeed very well. The above property will be rented upon the premises. Bond and security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. William Royall, Guardian of the Orphans. January 8th, 1806. tm
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
Negroes for Sale. WILL be offered, at public auction, at Zech. Brook's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the 10th day of February, 1806, on a credit till the end of the year, SUNDRY SLAVES, belonging to the estate of the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. bond and approved security will be required. The Executors. December 24th, 1805. w10F
WE have for Sale the following articles, most of which being consigned, we will sell low for cash or good sixty days paper. 10 Hogsheads Molasses. 5 do. N. E. Rum. 10 Barrels do. do. 16 do. Liver or Tanner's Oil. 1 Box Hats. 8 do. Cotton and Wool Cards. 2 Pipes French Brandy. 30 Barrels Herrings. 80 Tierces Lime. 3 do. Rice. 5 Hogsheads & Pipes Apple Brandy. Ground Plaster in barrels. Shapard & Lucke. November 26, 1805. w12m N. B. Ground and Fine Salt in Sacks.
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore: WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c. HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c. SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SATES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Many of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P.S. WIRE SATES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo 1st. 1804. wtf
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
To Rent, A HOUSE at the Falling Gardens. Apply to the Editor, or to D. Wilson, who will give cash for a few thousand pounds of SENECA or RATTLE SNAKE ROOT; also for BEESWAX and LINSEED OIL. Richmond, Dec. 5th, 1805. wtf
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY of MEDICINES, BY the ship Rolla, from London.—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VIOLS and SHOP GLASS.  Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. wtf
DOCT. WILSON, TAKES the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell-Tavern, where may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 3d, 1805. wtf
Ten Dollars Reward for a Horse, &c. TAKEN from the main-street, opposite the post-office, in this city, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the evening of the 21st inst. a bright bay HORSE, with a Saddle and Bridle, supposed to be 5 years old last spring, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, coarse made, two or three white spots on his back, occasioned by the saddle, and a hurt that is not hair'd over, tho' well, and I have been informed, a small white spot on the inside of one of his thighs; has rather a thick mane, his gait a strong steady trot, carries his head low, and a sleepy countenance when still. The saddle is double skirted, and the stirrup irons plated, has been in use about twelve months, a double reined bridle with a leather curb. Whoever delivers the horse, saddle and bridle to me, near the basin, shall receive the above reward; and Five Dollars for the horse alone, if taken out of this county, and half that sum if within the county. 'Tis supposed he was rode off, not with a view to keep. SAMUEL PARSONS. Richmond, 12th Mo. 26th, 1805. wtf
*** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. jff
Store of Jewellery, Hardware, Ironmongery, &c.
FRANCIS FOLLET HAS JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED, at his STORE, nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern and next door above Mr. Robert Johnson's, Main Street, Richmond, a NEAT and GENERAL ASSORTMENT of ARTICLES in his line; among which are, gold breast pins, finger rings, ear rings, miniature chains, lockets, bracelets, &c. silver soup, table, desert, tea, mustard and salt spoons and sugar tongs; silver watches, gold and gilt watch chains, seals & keys; watch materials, such as main springs, inside chains and hooks, pendants and bows, buttons and springs, glasses, &c. Japanned tea trays, waiters, bread baskets, snuffer trays, candlestick and bottle slides. Plated castors, candlesticks, snuffers & trays, salt, bottle slides and table and desert spoons. A large assortment of ivory, buck, bone, horn and wood handled, table, desert and carving knives and forks, and pen, jack, pruning and counting house knives. Table and butcher's steels, cork-crews, plate warmers, dish covers, satin woods and japanned tea canisters; post and box coffee mills; tea kettles, frying pans, fluted and plain grid irons; smoothing irons, waffle irons, brass and iron candle sticks, brass and iron shevils and tongs; copper, brass & iron chaing dishes; pewter mugs, tea pots, porringer, basons and plates; Britannia metal, iron and pewter, table and tea spoons; key rings, jiggling irons; tap borers, plyers, sugar augers, rat and mouse traps; gilt, plated and common vest buttons; punice rotten stone and red chalk; tambour needle cases, seamstresses, knitting needles, pins and needles; thimbles, coral beads; carpenter's, cooper's and shoemaker's tools; tailor's shears, scissors, sheep shears; round, half round, three square and flat, rough and smooth files; mill and pit saw files, flat and half round rasps; screw plates, sledge and hand hammers, bick irons, saddle's hammers, pincers and awls; webbing, flat, inlet and head, and throat buckles; buckle and tips, cock eyes, trace chains, hoes, straw knives, shovels and spades, brass cocks, scale beams, brass scales and weights, steel yards, marbles, hatches, irons, brass wire, iron binding wire, hair and wire sieves; curry combs, horse brushes, hair brooms, hearth, scrubbing, rubbing, white wash, weavers', clothes & tooth brushes; locks and hinges, round and flat spring bolts, cat furniture, brads, clout and shutter nails, tacks, scraper and hob nails; tent hooks, wood screws, bed screws, keys and caps, screw rings and knobs; ladies' and gentlemen's japanned dressing cases, gentlemen's Manganese dressing cases and travelling desks; ivory and bone chessmen, chess boards, backgammon tables, battle doors and shuttle cocks; futes, drums and fifes; violin strings; common and agate flutes; gun hammers and women's gunlocks, guns, pistols, swords, sword knots and belts; epaulettes, military feathers, powder flasks, and shot belts; whips, canes, umbrellas, boot jackets and hoes; spurs, razors, razor strops and hones; shaving boxes and brushes, shaving soap, curling tongs, powder bags and puffs; pomatum, essences, tooth powder; ivory, horn and tortoise shell combs; Reeve's colors; ivory sheets for miniature painting; hair, lead and slate pencils; silver pencil cases, states, inkpowder, quills, sleeve buttons, jews' harps, fish hooks, tobacco, snuff and segar boxes; goggles, spectacles and cases and opera glasses; surveyors' compasses and chains, and mathematical instruments and pocket compasses; ladies' and gentlemen's morocco pocket books; gloves, glove files, elastic garters, suspenders, silk purses, with a variety of other articles similar to the above, all of which will be sold low, and worthy the attention of those who wish to purchase for cash, either by wholesale or retail. ALSO, for SALE 10 barrels Liver Oil; 15 ditto Cider; 4 frails fresh Almonds; and an assortment of fresh GARDEN SEEDS, from one of the first gardens in the state of New York. F. Follet intends to keep a constant supply of articles in his present line of business, and expects from England, in the Spring, Summer and Fall, next, a complete and general assortment of Mechanic's tools, building materials, household and farming utensils; saddlery, military and fancy articles. They will be laid on in the lowest terms, for cash, and will be sold on like good terms to those who will please to favor him with their custom. Richmond, Dec. 30th, 1805. w4t
Louisa County Court, November 15th, 1805.  Charles Barrett, surviving partner of Charles and Thomas Barrett, plff. AGAINST John Lemay, heir at law of John Lemay, dec'd. The defendant 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 state; Therefore, on the motion of the said plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day. A Copy, JOHN POINDEXTER c. l. c.
Goochland County Court, 16th December, 1805.  John Michie, AGAINST John Salmon, The defendant 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 state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here and answer the bill of the plaintiff on or before the third Monday in April next, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, WILLIAM MILLER, c. s. e.
Nine Month's Credit with Good Security. TO PRINTERS. Printing Materials for Sale. LONG PRIMER, Pica, English, Double Pica, Two-Lines English, French Canon, Four Lines Pica, Five-Lines Pica, Seven-Lines Pica, Nine-Lines Pica, Thirteen-Lines Pica, Sixteen-Lines Pica, Nineteen-Lines Pica. Quotations, Foolscap and Demy Chases, and Cases. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, Nov. 23d, 1805. (leafam)