Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-05-19 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1153]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 13th, 1804. Between William Harvey, plaintiff, And William Johns and Henry Clay-defendants.
The defendant William Johns not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Court continued and held for Middlesex county, at the courthouse in Urbanna, on Tuesday the 27th day of March, 1804.
James Campbell, complainant. Against Charles Collier, John Quarles ex'r of John George, dec. and Benj. Faulkner adm'r. debouison of Wm. Dillake, dec. defendants.
The defendant Charles Collier not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the bill of the complainant, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published in the state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county: And it is further ordered, that the other defendants, Quarles ex'r &c. and Faulkner, adm'r. &c. do not pay away any money or effects in their hands, owing or belonging to said defendant Collier, until the further order of this court.
Copy—Teste, JOHN CHEW, Junior, D. C. M. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 12th, 1804.
Between Price and Sandridge of the city of Richmond, plaintiffs, And Alexander S. Outlaw, junior and Alexander Outlaw, senior, defendants.
The defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy. Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Quarterly Court held for Prince Edward county, March 19th, 1804.
Joshua Hunt, Judith Cason and Tuqua Beasley, administrators and administrators of Benjamin Hunt, deceased, plaintiffs. Against Zachariah Arnold and Quashiah Hunt, defendants.
The defendant Zachariah Arnold not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant Zachariah Arnold do appear here on the first day of May court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy. Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, the seventh day of February, 1804.
Charles L. Lewis, plaintiff. Against Elizabeth Henderson and Charles Henderson, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , by the court, that the slaves of Elizabeth Henderson be attached, and the said slaves are to be kept by the sheriff until the defendant or his agent give bond and security in the penalty of two thousand dollars to be approved of by the sheriff with condition that the defendant Elizabeth Henderson perform and abide by the decree of this court, to be hereafter pronounced in this cause, and if the defendant or her agent fail to give such security, that the sheriff still detain said slaves, and make report to the next court in order for a further decree.
A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, CLK.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
Westham Iron Foundry, NEAR RICHMOND.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George Town, together with pig iron of the first quality:
Proposes to cast—Mill-gudgeons and inks of every description; also, cast-iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumford-firing fire places; large and small stoves; cabousses and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; coach wagons; plain stoves and maul'd plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lbs.; sash and clock weights; patent raw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowlers; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 24th March, 1804. P. S. Old Iron purchased by application as a bove.
Valuable Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale 2442 acres of LAND, lying on Roanoke river, in the county of Mecklenburg, and generally known by the name of the Oconeechee.
The uncommon fertility of this tract of land, and its advantageous situation, by which it is convenient to the improving navigation of the river, together with the liberal credit on which it is to be sold, must make it a very important object to those who are inclined to purchase lands. The quantity of low grounds in the Oconeechee island, which is separated from the main land by a small and narrow stream, is 364 acres, and on the main land adjoining about 150 acres, all of which is of excellent quality. By far the greater part of the remainder of the tract is very rich, being well adapted to the cultivation of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. A large proportion is in woods and heavily timbered. The whole tract is at present divided into three tenements, leased to several tenants, whose leases will expire in three years from the first day of January next. The tenements are in a tolerably good state of improvement, and the rent amounts to £114 per annum. The subscriber will sell the whole together, or either of those tenements separately, as may best suit the purchasers.
The terms of sale are, one sixth part of the money to be paid on the first day of January next, and the balance in five equal annual payments, bonds and good security being given, and the punctuality of payment ensured by deeds of trust on the land. On Oconeechee Island, and at the end of Baker's Island, opposite to it, are 2 fisheries, belonging to the subscriber, and to be sold with the land, which have been accounted the best on the river, and with the labour of a few hands, a short time, might now be made valuable. A farther description of this land, and its improvements, is supposed to be unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will naturally choose to view it, and judge for themselves. If the whole tract, or any of the tenements, should not be disposed of by private contract, before the 17th day of September next, it will be sold on that day, (being the 3d Monday in the month,) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the store of Wm. Birchett & Co. adjacent to the premises, at public sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms above mentioned. An accurate plot of the land will be shown, and unquestionable titles made to the purchasers by
WM. MUNFORD. Richland, Mecklenburg Co. April 11, 1804.
NOTICE.
MY retail customers are particularly requested to call at my Medicine Store and pay off their accounts as soon as possible, many of which have been standing open for many years, and the trouble and expense of copying and presenting (sometimes again and again) applying and sending to their houses many times before they can be seen (and then often without effect) is only to be conceived by those who have had the experience.
I return thanks to my customers in general, and hope to merit a continuance of their favours, but treat them in future to save me the trouble of booking small matters, being determined no longer to continue filling my books with such entries.
I hope my wholesale customers who are delinquent, will see the propriety of calling as soon as possible, to adjust their accounts and give bonds where they are not able to make immediate payment. I am now very fully supplied with a LARGE AND EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF
Fresh Drugs & Medicines, Surgeons' Instruments, Perfumery, &c. also Linseed Oil & Paints, dry and ground in oil,
Which I will sell at a moderate advance for cash, and on the usual credit to those who have heretofore been punctual in their payments. BENJAMIN DU-VAL. Richmond, April 19th, 1804. w4: 1st/4
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALL SPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT.
October 11, 1803. Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
Lawyers' Declarations For Sale at this Office.
For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
IN VIRGINIA. Leave Clarkburg every other Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Randolph c. h. once in two weeks.
Leave Clarkburg every other Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Randolph c. h. by 6 p. m.
Leave Randolph c. h. every other Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Clarkburg by 6 p. m.
45. From Kenhawa c. h. by Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and the Salt Springs to Chillicothe once in two weeks.
Leave Kenhawa c. h. every other Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Chillicothe on Monday by 10 a. m.
Leave Chillicothe every other Monday by 2 p. m. and arrive at Kenhawa c. h. on Thursday by 6 p. m.
46. From Marietta, Ohio, to Wood c. h. once a week.
Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wood c. h. by 6 p. m.
Leave Wood c. h. every Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Marietta by 6 p. m.
47. From Lancaster c. h. to Kilmarnock once a week.
Leave Lancaster c. h. every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Kilmarnock by 11 a. m.
Leave Kilmarnock every Monday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. by 6 p. m.
48. From Prince Edward c. h. by Lester's Store, Wheeler's Springs and Campbell c. h. to New-London once in two weeks.
Leave Prince Edward c. h. every other Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at New-London on Sunday by 6 p. m.
Leave New-London every other Monday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Prince Edward on Tuesday by 6 p. m.
IN NORTH-CAROLINA. 49. From Danville, Va. to Lenox-Castle, North-Carolina, once a week.
Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Lenox-Castle by 6 p. m.
Leave Lenox-Castle on Tuesday by 6 a. m. and arrive at Danville by 6 p. m.
The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805.
NOTES. 1. The Post-master General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year: Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Post-master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years.
GIDEON GRANGER, POST-MASTER GENERAL. General Post-Office, Washington City, February 23, 1804. oaw6t
THE SUBSCRIBER IS DESIROUS TO SELL HIS VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND,
Lying in Cumberland county, on both sides of Deep creek, six miles below the courthouse, fifteen miles of Caterersville and forty-eight of Richmond. The soil of this land is fertile and well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat. It is supposed to contain about six hundred acres; a good dwelling house and other necessary houses. Any person inclined to purchase may apply to the subscriber living on the premises. (w6*) WILLIAM HOBSON. April 9, 1804.
VIRGINIA: COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, calls himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crowned hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away. CHARLES NOE, D. S. For P. Fulkerson, S. L. C. March 26, 1804. w3m
COURTNEY'S COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Are for sale by the dozen or single, at S. Pleasants' Printing Office.
Tucker's Blackstone.
This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond:
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
WITH NOTES OF REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an Appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union.
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
NEW PUBLICATION. Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond—THE NEW
AMERICAN CLERK'S MAGAZINE,
AND Young Conveyancer's Pocket Companion,
CONTAINING All the necessary forms of—Articles of Agreement, Bonds, Bills, Recognizances, Leases and Releases, Letters and Powers of Attorney, Awards, Bills of Sale, Gifts, Grants, Assignments, Mortgages, Surrenders, Jointures, Covenants, Copartnerships, Declarations, Letters of License, &c.
With necessary directions for making distresses for Rent, &c. as the law between landlord and tenant stands.
The whole made conformable to the laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the state of Virginia. Price one dollar—bound and lettered.
The High Bred Imported Horse
SILVER,
NOW in high health and vigour—will stand at my stable in the county of Pittsylvania, about two miles from the courthouse, the ensuing season, commencing the 1st of March next; and will cover mares at TWENTY DOLLARS, payable the 1st of October next, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Pounds, if paid by the 1st day of August next, at which time the season will expire: TEN DOLLARS the single leap, to be paid when the mares are covered, and TEN POUNDS to ensure a colt, to be forfeited if the mare is parted with before it is ascertained whether she be in foal or not. Excellent high and low ground pasture gratis, and gentlemen may have their mares fed with grain if required at the current price. Servants boarded gratis, and particular attention will be paid to the mares, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE.
SILVER is a beautiful Dapple GREY, five feet two inches high, full of bone, proportionable shape, symmetry, and fine action, and is a sure and excellent foal getter:—He was got by Mercury, who was got by Col. O'Kelley's Eclipse, out of a Tartar Mare: his dam was the famous Herod Mare, bred by Lord Millington; his granddam Young Hag, by Skim; his great granddam Ebony, by Crab; his great great granddam Ebony, by Childers; his great great great granddam Ebony, by Balo; his great great great great granddam by the Byerly Turk; his great great great great granddam by Leeds's Arabian.
PERFORMANCES. SILVER, in the second October meeting, 1793, carrying 38. best the Duke of Bedford's Golden Rod, 38. 2lb. one mile, for 50 guineas. In the second spring meeting, 1794, 38. 3lb. he beat W. Taylor's St. George, 38. 7lb. two miles, for 200 guineas.—In the second spring meeting, 1794, 38. 5lb. he beat Mr. Howorth's Anthony, 38. half mile, for 100 guineas.—In the July meeting, 1794, he won 60 ga. two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton's Grouse, Lord Oxford's Bruiser. Lord Grosvenor's Breifeman, Lord Clermont's Paymaster and Lord Egremont's Seagull.—In the first October meeting, 1794, 38. he received 20 guineas from Lord Egremont's Seagull, 38. 7lb. one and a half miles, for 200 guineas.—In the second October meeting, 38. 2lb. he won a dead heat with Lord Egremont's Seagull, 38. 1lb. one and a half miles.—In the second October meeting, 1794, he won a handy cap plate, two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton's Garland, Lord Egremont's Cinnabar, Sir Charles Bunbury's Robin Gray, Mr. Taylor's Helmer, Duke of Queenbury's Quetavilla.—In the Craven meeting, 1795, 38. he beat Lord Darlington's St. George, 38. 6lb. 4 miles, for 300 gs.—In the first spring meeting, 1795, he won the main of the Oatlands stake, 200 guineas, each two miles, beating Mr. Wilson's Bennington, Mr. Holme's Gabriel, and the Duke of Queenbury's Pecker.—In the Houghton meeting, 1795, 38. 4lb. received forfeit from Mr. Bowe's Volunteer colt, 78. one mile, for 100 guineas.
I have the General Stud Book and Racing Calendars for '93, '94 and '95, and certificates from a number of respectable Gentlemen, to prove what is above asserted of Silver.
WILLIAM TUNSTALL. February 12th, 1804. (oawt 1 J.)
N. B. Notes of hand will be expected with the mares put by the season, for Twenty Dollars, dischargeable as above. W. T.
Taken up by Elisha Betts,
Living in Prince Edward county, at Moore's old ordinary, a SORREL HORSE, seven years old last spring, all four feet white, with a blaze face, bangs mane and switch tail, about four feet nine or ten inches high, no brand perceivable. Appraised to seventy dollars by
SAMUEL WOOTON. NATHL. JACKSON. Before Wm. Wooton. A copy, Teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C. January 24, 1804. w3t
ARCHDUKE,
LATELY imported from London, was got by Sir Peter Teazle, (the first Stallion now in England) his dam Horatia by Old Eclipce, (undoubtedly the first Stallion of his day) his granddam Countess by Blank, a famous son of the Godolphin Arabian, with many other excellent crosses.—A horse of better blood than Archduke was never raised: He is full brother to Mr. Teazle and Stamford, both in high repute, and so are the whole stock. Countess (his granddam) has bred some of the best horses that have appeared on the British turf. She is the dam of Vizard, Cobbe, Achilles, Greyhound, Horatia and Delpini—all capital. This is well known to every gentleman acquainted with the Racing Calendars and General Stud Book of England. Archduke is a dark brown horse, full 16 hands high, has a deal of bone with great powers, a good share of beauty, and in the prime of life. He made his appearance on the turf at three years old, and did not run after that year. He won a Sweepstakes of 100 Guineas each, beating several good horses; also the Derby Stakes, beating Lord Egremont's Gifford, Sir F. Handcock's brother to Spread Eagle, Mr. Heathcote's Vivaldi, Mr. Cookson's Expectation, the Duke of Grafton's Vandal, Lord Oxford's Dart, (now his Lordship) Lord Grosvenor's colt by Pot80's, out of Snippon's filly, and several other very fine colts. The Derby Stakes are considered the first in England, and gives the winner great credit. He fell lame shortly after and was bred, run two races more with very good horsey, and altho' he was beaten, he came in well. The above is the whole of his racing.
Archduke will stand the ensuing season at the Bowling Green, at 7 Guineas (with a Dollar to the groom) for each mare; which may be discharged, any time before the first day of August next, by the payment of 5 Guineas. The season will commence on the first day of March next, and end the first of August following. A great abundance of good pasture, gratis, being boarded at 10s 6d per week, & corn furnished at the market price for mares that are to be fed, for which the money must be paid, or it will not be had. Great attention paid the mares; but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. Notes for 7 guineas, to be discharged as above mentioned, must accompany the mares.
ESCAPE,
IMPORTED from London, will also stand at the Bowling Green, at 3 Guineas (and half a Dollar) for each mare. He is a horse of fine size, with several excellent racing points, and as high bred a horse as need be wished for. He was got by Precipitate, a horse of great repute, out of a full sister to the famous Stallion Buzzard. Escape was a horse of good speed, for which see the Racing Calendars. JOHN HOOMES. Bowling Green, February 22d, 1804. w1ot
P. 8. Mares producing a certificate of their having won a purse or of sweepstakes of 200 dollars value, 4 mile heats, or bred the winner of one, shall be covered gratis. J. H.
PRECIPITATE,
FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October.
Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1797, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse,) dam by Herod, granddam by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty.
He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound and in all his movements ether; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing.
In the first spring meeting 1799, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambeo, Dragon, and Palfax—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit: And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamanthus.
In 1792, he won 50L at Guildfield, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Seringapatam, and Stout. The next day 50L at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Sky scraper at three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare.
This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Matranna, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Babbitt, chestnut colt out of Rosamary, Humbug, Lazars, Raginer, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, 3 sp. staff, and many others of great fame now in training.
I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 90 to 220L sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time.

MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth. Norfolk County, Arthur Lee, William King. Nansemond, Lemuel Riddick, Fisher Dashiell. Isle of Wight, Richard W. Byrd, John H. Purdy. Southampton, Henry Blow, John Gray. Northampton, Charles S. Satchell, C. B. Upshaw. Accomack, John Finnie, Charles Stockley. Warwick, Richard McIntosh, William Digges. City of Williamsburg, James Semple.
GEORGE BARTLETT, who was found guilty of Murder at the last district court held in this city, was executed yesterday pursuant to sentence. A vast concourse of spectators attended at the place of execution, where divine service was performed by the Rev. Mr. O'Keely.
LORENZO DOW will preach at the Methodist Meeting-House in this city to-morrow (Sunday) at 11 o'clock A.M.
From WASHINGTON CITY, May 16. The PRESIDENT of the United States has arrived in this city, in good health.
Extract of a letter from Savannah, dated April 27, received at New-York. "This city for several days past, has been in as great a consternation and uproar, as is possible for you to conceive—the circumstances that gave rise to it, has been the misconduct of Jabez Bowen, one of the judges of the supreme court of this state. In his charge to the grand jury, recommended the emancipation of the blacks, and went so far as to say, that if the legislature did not do it, he would head them himself, and assist in cutting the throats of the white inhabitants. The grand jury protested against such alarming conduct, on which the judge committed them to jail. This circumstance roused the indignation of the citizens—a meeting was immediately called, and such measures adopted as to relieve the grand jury. The uniform companies were ordered out, and in the evening judge Bowen was seized and put into prison. Had it not been for the military, he would have been torn to pieces, for every one without an exception was exasperated at him."
Every public sensation in England is marked by apprehension and dismay, and although the king is declared to be better by his physicians, there is not a man in London, who believes he will ever be again restored to mental health. The great political parties have taken an attitude of hostility against each other: the Addington's most sensibly feel their want of importance, while the Grenville party are continually goading them with an ungenerous pertinacity, and make their want of boldness injurious to their stability: yet did these Grenvilles use their power, when in office, to persecute wiser and better men than themselves, for a similar opposition to their ruinous projects; every gentleman then, who unmasked their folly, or traced their crimes, was denounced as a jacobin; but these silkens lords are allowed to bellow in the ears of an administration less vicious and disastrous than themselves, and at the same time permitted to retain their full claims upon loyalty, civility and national respect! Mr. Fox, who is the Jefferson of England, is acting in cautious privacy with Mr. Grey, and both are known to be strongly devoted to the Prince of Wales, whose ostensible advisers are Lord Thurlow, and Moira, and Mr. Sheridan: all of whom may be induced to act with Mr. Sheridan: all of whom may be induced to act with Mr. Fox, who will probably succeed Mr. Addington, on the natural or political demise of the sovereign.—Mr. Fox stands on the high and unpolished base of his own patriotism and consistency, aided by great talents; he has occasionally given deep offence to the privileged orders, but has always been enabled to retire and shelter himself, within the circles of the constitution. Mr. Grey has considerable weight in the country, derivable from his eloquence, which is more convincing than splendid, and from his large fortune and unblemished credit.—Lord Thurlow, who is now fourscore years old, is presumed to have so much veneration for his king, that whenever his counsels are admitted, there is an obedience to be drawn from that large portion of the people who may be timed, as to the events which may be expected on the regal elevation of the present heir apparent. Lord Moira, is a nobleman, who has been uniformly regarded, by the whole body of the princes of England, as the best possible model of a fine gentleman; he has been selected as the Bayard of the kingdom "sans peur et sans reproche" and had the custody of the duke of York's honor, in his duel with general Lennox. He is brave and benevolent, and if we could forget his early spoilation in the southern states, his character would be perfect. To the opinions of this gentleman, the prince is believed to be more resigned, than to those of any other person; and allowing for the prejudices of birth and station, he is a tolerable friend to the happiness and liberties of mankind. Mr. Sheridan's portrait, is so well understood, that it is not extremely necessary to depict it here; he has a brill-
between Mr. Fox and Pitt is mentioned in the political circles. The Test Act to be repealed—the Catholics of England and Ireland to be completely emancipated—and an application to be made to the Emperor of Russia for the purpose of procuring a peace through his mediation.
DOVER, March 20.
Immediately after the arrival of the First Consul at Boulogne, on Friday last, he published to the army a most violent proclamation against England, accusing it "of a premeditated plan to dishonor those Republican warriors whom it was unable to conquer, by engaging them in plots against that country which gave them birth, and which their victories had rendered powerful." He tells them, if ever they had any esteem for Pichegru, or admired Moreau, to avenge their wrongs, because these Generals would have still enjoyed their former reputation, would have still remained worthy of conducting them to new triumphs, and mixed their own glory unpolished with the glory of their fellow citizens, had not British gold and British envy converted even heroes into traitors." He proceeds to say, that "the time is not distant when he will procure them an opportunity to be convinced that intriguers, however successful in plots, are never valiant in the field; and that iron at all times must conquer gold." He promises "to lead them in person, to share their dangers, and with them to revenge both, Moreau and Pichegru, in revenging France." These are only a few of the hypocritical, artful, and sophistical expressions of the First Consul. He affects to pity the victims of his own perfidy; and to silence them, he professes himself the friend of the very men whom he has determined to murder.
A report has reached the French princes, that an insurrection has broken out at Paris, but not from an authentic source. It is also said, that Bonaparte left Paris to avoid the torrent of petitions from the friends of Moreau, Pichegru, and the other accused persons, whom he has ordered to be executed the moment his obsequious courts of justice shall have found them guilty.
The armies in Holland and Hanover meant to petition in favor of Moreau; but their commander refused to forward their memorials. Several officers have been arrested and sent to Paris as instigators of this measure.
PARIS, March 10. MINISTRY OF THE GRAND JUDGE.
List of the BRIGANDS armed by the British Minister to attack the life of the First Consul. First landing on the 21st August, at the foot of the Cliff-de-Boville, from an English cutter, capt. Wright.
1. George Cadoudal, alias Georges, ex-chief of the Brigands.—2. Villeneuve.—3. Lohay St. Hilaire.—4. Querel, called Courson, arrested on the 11th of Oct. in the Rue de Rochehonant.—5. La Bonne, called Kircher, his real name is Breche.—6. Picot, called le Petit, arrested the 7th February, Rue du Bacq.—7. Froche, the son, arrested at Eu on the 1st Feb.—8. Jean Marie, under the name of Lemaire, confidential clerk of Georges.
Second landing at the same place, in the beginning of December, from an English vessel of the Royal Navy, capt. Thos. Wright.
1. Jean Marie, the same as before.—2. Cester, called St. Victor, one of the accomplices of the 3d Nivose, arrested on the 8th February in the Rue Xaintonge.—3d. Armand Polignac, eldest son of the Duke de Polignac, arrested in the Rue St. Denis, 28th Feb.—4. Jean Louis.—5. Lemercier.—6. Tamerlan.—7. Lelan, called Brutus.—3. Pierre Jean. Third landing on the 15th January, from an English cutter, capt. Thos. Wright.
1. Jean Marie. The same as in the preceding debarkations; constantly returning to England to bring the other Brigands.—2. Pichegru, Charles, ex general, arrested at Paris 27th Feb.—3. Lajolais, ex general, under the name of Frederick, and Deville, sent to London in November last, by Moreau to Pichegru; upon his return to Paris he was the go between between Moreau and Pichegru. Arrested at Paris, Feb. 14.—4. Ruzion, known among the Brigands by the name of Gros-Major, arrested at Paris, March 5.—5. Soles Polignac, second son of the duke of that name, arrested on the 3d March.—6. Rochette, called Rochette Brun, and Richmont, arrested on the 5th March.—7. Armand Garillard, of Rouen.
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber on Wednesday the second instant, at the Fairfield races, TWO HORSES, viz: one dark bay horse about 9 years old, 5 feet high, with a dim star in his forehead, a bob tail, his fore fetlocks are cut short, and his back much scarified. The other is a brown mouse coloured horse, about 5 feet high, his off eye is not good, and has a small streak of white hair on his shoulder. Whoever takes up said horses and delivers them to me, at Mr. Robert Davis's Tavern in the city of Richmond, shall receive the above reward—any information (by letter or otherwise) of said horses will be thankfully received.
JAMES JONES. Richmond, May 10th. 1804.
Plaister of Paris.
I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLAISTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
GUN SMITHS.
A few BARREL WELDERS, LOCK-FORGERS and MOUNTING-FORGERS, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Supr. May 13th, 1804.
The above statement marks an increase of numbers which more conclusively establishes the progressive improvement of the city than could be done in any other way. Few, if any towns, in the United States, have risen with such rapidity.—When too, it is considered, that this augmentation of numbers has arisen without trade, without the investment of much capital in extensive manufactures, and without the aid of a fostering local government, it will show that the place must possess great and peculiar advantages over other towns. If its rise, amidst circumstances so little propitious, has not been surpassed what may we not expect from the rise of commercial adventure to which natural position holds forth inducements so powerful, from numerous manufactures, which might at the present moment be advantageously conducted, and from the important powers recently given to the local government of the city?
NORFOLK, May 15.
It is currently reported, that WILSON CAREY NICHOLAS, Esq. of Albemarle county, Senator, is appointed Collector in this place, in the room of Wm. Davies, Esq. resigned.
Capt. NIMMO arrived here on Saturday in the ship Phœnix, from Bristol to Baltimore, politely handed us LONDON PAPERS to the 27th MARCH; and b the Alma capt. Stover, arrived in Hampton Roads, bound to City Point, in 40 days from London, we have papers to the 30th. Notwithstanding their contents are not very important, we have however made copious extracts not uninteresting to the reader.
LONDON, March 22.
The Bulletin to-day is more favorable than any one that has been yet published: Queen's House, March 22.
"His majesty is so much better, that in our opinion, a little time will perfect his recovery."
(Signed as usual.)
In the course of the financial conversation yesterday in the House of Commons, it was stated, that of the estimated produce of war taxes, (4,500,000.) for the year ending the 5th of April next) 3,180,000. had been paid into the Exchequer, 1,260,000. of which was on account of the Property Tax.
It is very probable that the remainder of the 4,500,000. viz. 1,370,000. will be paid into the Exchequer by the 5th of next month, and thus the actual produce of the war taxes will be quite equal to the estimated produce.
March 23.
The very favorable tenor of the bulletin yesterday of his majesty's health, led us to suppose that the daily report of the physicians to the public would no longer be necessary, and accordingly soon after that of yesterday was published, lord Sidney gave the following notice:
"Lord Sidney has received orders to say, that there will be no further attendance at St. James's after to-day."
St. James's Palace, March 24.
About one o'clock his majesty gave audiences to the lord Chancellor and Mr. Addington. The latter laid before his majesty a number of official papers for the royal signature.
March 27.
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock. Consols for money, 56 1-2 5-8. Ditto for April, 56 5 8 3/4. Old 5 per cent. 89 3/4 7-8.
March 29.
By letters from Africa, received by the Washington, capt. Green, from the coast of Africa, arrived in the Downs, we learn that Goree was taken on the 18th January last, by a French squadron from Cayenne, consisting of one ship of 20 guns, four schooners of 14 guns, and eleven of two guns each, from which were landed 600 men; the English force consisted of 60 men, nine of which were killed and three wounded; the French had 100 killed and wounded.
March 30.
Price of Stocks, this day. 3 Per Cent. Red. shut. 3 Per Cent. Cons. 56 5 3/8 5 8 1/2. Deferred 3 per Cent. Con.
Some of the French papers, state that the act of accusation against Moreau contains eighteen different charges, upon each of which, he is to be tried separately. So much ceremony will not be used towards Pichegru and Georges, and his other accomplices. Their names being upon the list of emigrants, they required only to be known again to be sentenced to death.
The interrogatories of the persons confined in the Temple and in the Abbey, continue often very late in the night; and the particulars are immediately laid before the First Consul, who never goes to bed before these interrogatories are reported to him: which, during the week preceding the 10th inst. had seldom happened before three o'clock in the morning. These late hours, with the uninterupted preparations for the expedition against England, his friends and family apprehend will hurt his constitution, as they think that they see a visible alteration in his countenance; but he laughs at what he calls only their visions, and continues his usual activity.
All the Ministers of the French Republic in foreign countries, it is said, have received, with the descriptions, orders to claim the arrest of every conspirator, who might have escaped from France, and is supposed to reside in the respective states where they represent the First Consul.
The outline of the new Coalition be-
throws fresh light upon the horrible conspiracy formed by the enemies of the Republic against the Government and person of the First Consul. This correspondence consists of several original letters, written by a Minister of England accredited one of the German Courts, and were addressed to a mercenary Agent, whom he had sent to Paris to assist his designs. The English minister recommends it especially to his Agent, to obtain a knowledge of the warlike plans of the French Government; to employ all possible means to disorganize the armies, and to endeavour to corrupt the persons employed in the manufactory of gunpowder.—There is reason to believe that this correspondence will soon be published.
PARIS, March 10.
Last Wednesday the American Minister, Livingston, gave a most splendid ball in honour of the discovery of the conspiracy against the First Consul. The whole diplomatic corps, with the exception of the Neapolitan Minister and the Russian Charge d'Affaires were present.
We hear that Stanford and Ambler, two of the convicts who escaped from the State Prison, have since been apprehended near Tappan.
We are sorry to learn, that accounts are received stating that a few days since a fire was discovered in the mansion house of Mount Vernon. It was extinguished without its committing any very material damage; but it is understood that circumstances have appeared, in the enquiries for its origin, which give too much reason to believe that it was the effect of design.
His honor Bushrod Washington, at present holding court in Philadelphia, in consequence of hearing this disagreeable intelligence, has been obliged to adjourn the session, and intends immediately to proceed to Mount Vernon.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 9.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
We this day present our readers with a Census of the Inhabitants of the City, taken by the direction of the City Council. By the result of this enumeration it is demonstrated that the City has progressed very rapidly within these few years. In the year 1800, when the General Census was taken, the inhabitants amounted to 3,210.—In the year 1803, when the Census now stated was taken, the inhabitants amounted to 4,352.—It is to be observed that when the former Census was taken, the permanent population of the City was considerably increased by the number of workmen engaged on the Public Buildings but for a time, and who on their suspension removed. These, including their families, may fairly be estimated at 400—Deducting 400 from the number given by the first census there remain 2,812, which, taken from the present population, leaves 1,540, which is equal to an increase of about fifty five per cent. in a period of three years, and will double any given population in a period of five years.
CENSUS OF 1803.
Table with 2 columns: Category, Count. Categories include White Males, White Females, Male Slaves, Female Slaves, Free Black Males, Free Black Females, Total Whites, Total Slaves, Total Free Negroes, Grand total.
NEW YORK, May 8.
An attempt at escape was last night made by the convicts under confinement in the State Prison in the vicinity of this city. The plan it seems originated among the Algerians (a set who from their desperate and uncontrolled conduct have secured this title.) They were put into their cells about 10 o'clock, a later hour than usual, when they secured and tied the Keeper, and putting a guard over him, with a knife in his hand, by threats of immediate death prevented his giving an alarm.—They then proceeded to fire the North Wing in which they were stationed, and made their escape therefrom by ropes suspended from the roof of the house. After tying the Keeper, they tore down a chimney used to insert a stove pipe, and crept through the aperture to the garret, where they set fire. The fire was not discovered till about 2 o'clock, when it was bursting out at the roof, and no aid could be had to check it till it had consumed the same, and burnt down to the second story.—The inhabitants of the city were alarmed—the military ordered out—and every expedient practised to extinguish the fire and prevent the prisoners from escaping in the confusion.
Three who were supposed to have escaped were afterwards found concealed in a cell from which they hoped to get off after the battle.
Two others were discovered secreted near Burling slip, and one who had but one year to stay, voluntarily returned.
A company of Artillery and another of Infantry, are at present on duty in addition to the State Prison guard.
The following is said to be an examination of one of the parties concerned, voluntarily made, upon his surrender to the keeper:—The voluntary examination of a prisoner in the State Prison, taken on the 5th day of May, 1804, says, That on Sunday last, he, Edmund Barnes, James Stanford, William Griswold, Joseph Ambler and John Rosencrantz, combined together to set fire to the said prison—that about 5 o'clock last evening, Barnes, Stanford, and Griswold began to break the prison; about 11 o'clock they got into the hall and made the keepers prisoners, and confined them—they then broke No. 11 and set out the examinant and Ambler and after confining the keepers in No. 110, they went to hall No. 7, and broke the chimney and got into the garret, and then went into the women's yard—that Barnes, Ambler, Stanford and Griswold got into the garret before him, and when he got there he found fire in the west corner of the north wing. The examinant then told Barnes he had done wrong. Barnes swore he would perish in the flames or get his liberty. The examinant then refused going any further and returned and liberated the keepers lest they should perish in the fire also."
The injury sustained on this occasion is estimated at $5,000 dollars.
A detachment of Artillery and of Infantry, are at present on duty in addition to the State Prison guard.
A pretty smart shock of an earthquake was felt last night between 1 and 2 o'clock in this city and neighborhood. It was followed by a second but slighter one, at about four.
May 12.
We mentioned in the last number of the Mercantile Advertiser that the ship Hardware, for this port from Bristol, had been spoken on the 6th instant, and that she had papers on board to the 5th of April. We are happy to announce her safe arrival last evening; and we acknowledge our obligations to captain Burger and a valuable commercial friend for London papers to the date above mentioned, from which the subjoined articles are copied.
Bonaparte, it is said in letters from Berlin, has demanded that Louis XVIII (who resides at Warsaw) should be given up as implicated in the late conspiracy, and the Prussian government has refused compliance. Other accounts state that the First Consul had only required that the papers of the exiled monarch should be examined, and that he be confined in one of the Prussian fortresses until the termination of the present war.
Price of Stocks at London on the 5th April. 3 per cent. consols 56 1/2. Consols for April 56, 56 1-8, 56 1-2.
LONDON, April 2.
Pichegru, it is said, has been removed to the Prison de la Force.
Pichegru, tempted by hopes of pardon, is stated to have given full information as to the objects and extent of the conspiracy. General Valenci, who served under General Dumouier, in 1792, has, it is said, been, with many others arrested in consequence.
Throughout the Belgic Provinces, the post masters are forbidden to let post horses to any person without a certificate from the police officer, and in every town or village, and even on the public roads, Cens d'Armies are placed to examine the passes of travellers and to arrest all such as may be unprovided. Orders have been sent to Paris, to Italy, and different parts of Germany, for the arrest of persons implicated in the late conspiracy.
According to the return of the Navy up to this time, it appears that we have in commission 160 sail of the line, 24 of 30 guns, 126 frigates, and 227 sloops, cutters, gun-boats, &c.
April 5.
A Paris paper of the 24th says, "We are assured that the French Government has seized a secret correspondence, which

plant capacity, with a scanty share of reputation, but his scurvy and kind carriage, are so winning, that he seldom fails to make those friendly, by his manners, who are adverse to his principle of action! Mr. Sheridan has lived with the prince very much in private, and is not profligate, if he is not absolutely corrupt.
(Boston Democrat.)
From the Political Observer. MEN who are dissatisfied with the present order of things, and still desire to be considered republicans, would do well to point out what they would have, different from what exists. They are continually grumbling, and no one knows why. What is it, gentlemen, you would have? Come, let us reason together. Make out your list of grievances: state clearly and explicitly what alterations you desire. Tell us wherein the condition of the country could be improved, in what respects the people could be made happier, how their public affairs could be better conducted. What part of the system is anti-republican? what part is hostile to the interests of the community? Wherein can you propose an alteration for the better? State it—let the world know what it is.—You claim to be republicans: Have we not differed, then, long enough, if it is for nothing? and if it be for something, surely you must be able to point out what it is. You are invited to do this. Take the avowed principles of the present government, take its system of measures, and tell us explicitly wherein they differ from your principles and from the measures you would pursue.—Resort not to the hackneyed theme of turning men out of office . This decides nothing. Few, comparatively speaking, have been turned out. Perhaps they deserved it. And what is it to you or to us, or to the nation at large, who occupy the offices? We must pay, let who will receive. Quit, then, this topic, and come to the merits of the cause. Are you uneasy because you are not taxed enough? Are you uneasy because your public debt is rapidly lessening? Are you uneasy because the press is free and speech is free, and you may speak, write, print and believe what you please? Are you uneasy with economical measures, that the government does not go into extravagant projects, and borrow money to carry them on, and that it is enabled, instead of these, to quiet the Indians and buy up their lands, and the lands of our dangerous neighbors, the French and Spaniards? are you discontented with peace, and do you want war? To all these questions you will answer like true republicans, No.—The enquiry then returns, What are you uneasy for, and what do you want?
Gentlemen! (I here speak to common people, who will never, I hope, in the country be thought beneath this title) is there not a mystery in this business? How is it, that you have slid into a habit of political uneasiness and fault-finding, and still on examination nothing is found worthy of complaint, nothing wrong, nothing anti-republican, but in fact every thing exactly agreeable even to your own wishes and your own principles! Surely this is a strange phenomenon—there is a great mystery lurking about some where.—Shall I tell you where it is? Let me say, then, You have been taught this tune of complaint by men who harbour principles far different from yours, principles truly opposed to republicanism, and therefore opposed to the present administration, in short, principles of Monarchy . These men hate equal rights, hate the liberty of the people, hate every thing republican; they are really at enmity with the principles which guide the present government, really at enmity with those measures which on examination you cannot find so bad, really at enmity with the diminishing of taxes, with paying off the public debt, &c. &c. Their uneasiness is true and sincere ; it flows from their hearts .—You have been cajoled and led into their enmities and resentments —but not into their principles ; you have learned from them to find fault with the government, when in truth you have no fault to find.
These monarchy men are not numerous; yet they are as plenty as they ever were in any country not older than ours. They have contrived to keep their real principles aloof, wrapped up in darkness and involved in mist, that you should not discover them too soon . They knew you well, and were certain that your indignation would be excited, if they were to come out plainly while you were yet free men . From their secret places have issued all the complaints, slanders, calumnies & execrations which have spread over the country against the government. The great printers first received them from the junto ; the little printers caught them from these and echoed and re-echoed them, till you were stunned with the noise and obliged to yield assent.
But these men are no longer to be concealed. They are emerging from darkness into open view. Their misty mantle is rent. They shrink before the naked inspection of freemen: they strive earnestly for still further concealment—but in vain. The torrents of filthy blackguardism and calumny which are vomited forth in their desperation, will be of no avail. The period has come, when you demand that they should explicitly and with decency state what they would have, what their principles are, wherein they differ from republicanism and the present administration.—With this just demand they will never comply, it would be instant death to their hopes. They will adhere to their only alternative, scurrility. But if they would comply with your demand in
this one respect, you would no longer be at a loss from whence have originated all the complaints, all the uneasiness, all the alarms which have filled the country, and with which many of you may have been afflicted.—They have proceeded from MONARCHY MEN .
"If you have tears, prepare to shed them now."
IN all the English newspapers, and in their servile echoes, the federal papers of this country, a speech has been published, represented to have been the last solemn declaration of Mr. ROBERT EMMETT, who was lately murdered in Ireland, according to the refined but deadly maxims of the British code. It is now said that thing was an infamous forgery, and that the following is his real speech on receiving final sentence of condemnation.
History, which ought to give the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, has become in respect to Ireland and to India no more than a plausible tale, calculated for the existing occasion, without the least regard to justice or decency. In this way a HERO is said to be a fulcrum , and a PATRIOT a rebel , as best suits the policy of the most corrupt government in Europe. What Mr. EMMETT has been called in these hackneyed and polluted instruments of political defamation, would have been the abominable epithets which must have been transmitted to posterity the distinguished founders of the American Republic, had Britain succeeded in her attempts to subjugate us: and thus Montgomery, Lee, Gates, Warren & Washington would have passed to futurity as poor EMMETT is now forced upon the public, dishonored in name and character as the vilest and most detestable of traitors to the best of kings!
Fortunately, however, the American press can yet vindicate oppressed innocence and honest zeal; and the names of EMMETT and his associates, shall stand enrolled with those of Sydney, Russell and Hambden, as the acknowledged but unfortunate friends and benefactors of the human race.
We shall now give the speech of this virtuous attorney, as it was really uttered, and which, like the inspired eloquence of old, made Felix tremble on his seat.
"Why sentence of death should not be pronounced on me, I have nothing to say. But that my character should be delivered from the foul and malignant aspersions that have been cast on it, I have much to say."
"It is asserted that I have been an emissary in the pay of the French government. I acted as an Irishman, desirous of delivering his country from the yoke of a domestic, unprincipled faction, and the accursed influence of a foreign and unrelenting tyranny. This was the wish of my heart—it was the motive which influenced my actions and it is the desire which animates the conduct of many greater and better men than you are, my lord (Norbury) or any of your associates. You call me the key-stone of the arch of rebellion—you do me too much honor: I am not even a secondary agent: there are men engaged in this glorious cause, who would not condescend to shake your lordship's blood stained hands; who would not deign to call you friend."
"I have been accused of holding a design to sell the independence of my country to France. Base calumny! No, my countrymen. I wished to place your independence beyond the reach of any power on earth; I wished to exalt you to that proud station in the world. To accomplish these objects, I have sacrificed every personal consideration."
"Were the French to come as foreign enemies, uninvited by the wishes of the people; I should oppose them to the utmost stretch of my abilities. Yes, my countrymen, I should advise you to meet them on the beach, with a sword in one hand, a torch in the other; to immolate them in their boats, before they had contaminated the soil of your country. And if forced to retire before superior discipline, I would dispute every inch of ground, burn every blade of grass, and the last intrenchment of liberty should be my grave. But Frenchmen will not come as foreign enemies: they will come as friends and allies, to assist you in expelling a foreign enemy. Irishmen! your most implacable and deadly foes are in the heart of your country."
"I looked for the assistance of France; but I wished to prove to France and the world, that Irishmen deserved to be assisted; and they were indignant at slavery, and ready to assert the independence and liberty of their country. I wished to procure for my country, the guarantee which Washington procured for America. That guarantee has been procured; and I now declare, not for your information, my lord, but for the information and consolation of every true Irishman who may be listening to me, that there is not a port in France in which preparations are not making for the invasion of Ireland."
"You tax me with ambition:—but oh, my countrymen! If ambition had been the soul of my actions, could I not by my education and fortune, by the rank and consideration of my family, have placed myself amongst the proudest of your oppressors? My country was my idol; to it I sacrificed every selfish, every endearing sentiment; and for it I now offer up my life. Whether I have been influenced by other views than the good of my country, will be known to the world, when time shall have dispelled the mist which now envelops my motives. But those motives are already known to the great searcher of hearts, before whose tribunal I am so soon
to appear; he will do justice to them. And you O shade of my ever dear and venerated father, if you find pleasure in contemplating the affairs of men, you can see, if ever I have for a moment deviated from the principles, which it was your care to instil into my youthful mind; and for which I now die."
At length Mr. Emmet was forced by the judge to conclude. (Aurora.)
The prompt interposition of the First Consul and Emperor of Russia to aid the liberation of our captive citizens at Tripoli is an evidence of the friendly relations subsisting between those governments and our own that will be only fully appreciated by those who from reflection or experience are acquainted with the difficulty of remaining on good terms with those who from rival interests, imaginary or real, are generally at variance with each other. In the accuracy of this statement we have every reason to confide from the concurring representation of letters received from abroad, as well as from other sources of information. It is the undoubted interest of the United States to be just in her dealings with all nations; and from many recent indications we have reason to facilitate ourselves on the growing conviction entertained by the powers of Europe that it is likewise their interest to be just to us. It must be a source of peculiar gratification to the friends of our republican institutions to find the most sanguine predictions ever made in the closet fully realised. The peace and prosperity of a nation never stood on a firmer basis than they do at present in the United States. This is undoubtedly in the highest degree owing to the virtues and intelligence of our citizens; but next to them we are indebted to our rulers for the faithful discharge of their duty. The whole aspect of our foreign relations demonstrates the falsehood of the dogma that Republics are deficient in energy in their intercourse with foreign powers.—We have often said, and we profit of this occasion to repeat—a republican government, in the upright discharge of duties delegated by a wise constitution, is the most energetic of all governments. Nat. Intel.
R. B. Sheridan, is appointed by the Prince of Wales to the office of receiver general of the Duchy of Cornwall, in the room of the late Lord Elliott. This is considered the very first office in the gift of the Prince.
Tallien has, it is said, for these two last years been occupied in writing "the secret, military, political, moral and religious memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, styling himself the government of France for life." These curious memoirs were finished and intended as a Christmas box to the French republic. Informed by his spies of this dangerous production, Bonaparte ordered the arrest of police to make a domiciliary visit to Tallien's apartments, where no capture was made, but a voluntary declaration obtained from Tallien, that four copies were already deposited; two by a known royalist, and destined to appear in Russia and England, and two by a furious jacobin to be published somewhere else upon the continent. This domiciliary visit took place on the sixth of December last, at 4 o'clock in the morning. At 8, Tallien received from Bonaparte a commission, constituting him one of the inspectors over the French press, a place worth 40,000 livres in the year, an invitation to dine at the Thuilleries, and a draft on the minister of the treasury, Marbois, for 150,000 francs, pour arranger ses affaires .
Letters from Malaga give the following account of the late subterranean shocks at that place:
January 16. On the 13 instant at 43 minutes past five in the morning, a violent earthquake was felt, accompanied with a loud subterranean noise and a violent motion; its equal has not been experienced for many years, since we are assured it exceeded that of 1755; it lasted 90 seconds, and did much damage in the city, particularly in the churches. The thermometer was at 67, that of Reaumur at 14: the barometer at 30 1 16 inches: the atmosphere dark and cloudy with the wind at North, variable, almost calm; in this manner it was the whole day, with some rain in the morning and evening.
January 22. Since the earthquake of the 13th, scarcely a day has passed without two, three or more shocks being felt up to this morning; the 21st at 57 minutes past 5 in the morning, there were six lesser and three greater shocks, which continued for 80 seconds: their direction appear to be from N. E. to S. W. The weather was such as has been seldom known at this season, sultry and calm; the barometer never lower than 30 1 4 inches; at this it continues with apprehensions of causing more misfortunes.
VACCINATION.—The emperor of Russia, to encourage this substitute for the small pox, has ordered that five rubles shall be paid to physicians for every child of poor parents, that they have vaccinated gratis.
DIED. At Hartford, (Con.) on Monday last, the hon. Jeremiah Wadsworth, in the 31st year of his age. Colonel Wadsworth was in the army during the revolutionary war; for many years he was a Representative from that state, in the Congress of the United States; and for a considerable time after he left Congress, a member of the Council of the State.
In the Press, and speedily will be published, Irish State Trials, INCLUDING The SPEECHES of Mr. CURRAN at length. N. B. Such gentlemen as have been so kind as to collect subscriptions for the above work, will be pleased to forward their lists to the Editor, G. DOUGLAS, Bookseller, Baltimore.
To the Public.
Richmond, 17th May, 1804. THE inhabitants near New York have been troubled since 1793 with an insect called the Hessian Fly, supposed to be imported from that country, as it first began about their camp on Long Island; a small insect eats the straw off by the ground, causes it to turn yellow and fall down; pull up a bunch, strip down the leaves and you will find a parcel of insects coloured generally like a flax seed, which totally destroys almost every crop after two or three years in any place, till we luckily found out an easy method to destroy them without injuring the wheat, and the crops have proved good since. Should the farmers think this information worthy of their attention in the several counties in this and the adjoining states, send either by letter or person sufficient to reward me for my trouble, and I will send either by letter or personal application, to any county or counties in this or the adjoining states as may suit the people, with exact directions how every man may easily be satisfied by making trial for themselves, as self evidence is the most satisfactory, that he or they may have sufficient time to prepare for a crop for the next season (as it has answered in every instance) Those who would wish information as above, may by letter or person, apply to the subscriber, the third door from the court-house, or at Mr. Samuel Pleasants', printer, Richmond, Virginia. I am, with respect, a friend to the public. ABRAHAM HUSTED, Jr. N. B. The printers may do the public good by giving this a place in their respective papers.
FOR SALE,
1065 Acres of Land, IN the county of Bedford, lying on both sides of Goose creek. This land is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, wheat and corn; its situation is inferior to no tract, in that country. There is about one third cleared, greater part of which is now in cultivation. Two valuable mill seats on said land, whereon mills might be erected at a small expense in comparison to their great value when built. As it is presumed that no one will purchase previous to viewing the premises, I shall dispense with further recommendations. The terms will be made known by Christopher Clark, esq. attorney at law, Bedford; Thos. Walton or Charles F. Nail, of Prince Edward county. STEPHEN PANKEY.
May 18, 1804.
On Friday the first day of June next,
A Camp Meeting
Will commence near Poplar Spring Church, in Gloucester county; to break up on the Tuesday following. And on Friday the 8th another at Charity Chapel in Powhatan county; to break up on Tuesday, &c. and a third at Major Bann's Meeting-House, near Smithfield, to begin on Friday the 15th, and to continue till the Tuesday following.
The selling and buying spirituous liquors, &c are strictly prohibited at the above meetings, and those who may attempt to misbehave in this respect, or other improper conduct, will be dealt with accordingly.
THE SECOND PART OF
Lorenzo's Thoughts, In an Address to the People of Virginia, is now in the Press. PROPOSALS For Printing the Life, Travels and some singular Providences of the author are just published
Wanted for the use of the
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
A HOUSE,
As nearly adapted to the purpose as can be obtained; for which a liberal rent will be stipulated, and for a reasonable term of a few years.—Propositions will be received immediately by the commissioners for this city. E. CARRINGTON, Ch. Man. Richmond, May 17, 1804.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber the 18th April last, TWO MARES, one of them a dark bay with a little white in her forehead under her foretop, with a dark streak from her main to her tail, with a ring round the upper part of her right hind hoof, resembling a founder, no brand as I remember, about seven or eight years old. The other a sorrel, about four feet nine or ten inches high, five years old this spring, with some saddle spots and some white hairs mixt all over her, very short neck and full eyes, no brand that I remember. They were seen at Mr. Moses Treadway, jr.'s, in Powhatan county; the bay mare was raised near Bedford courthouse, and I expect she will try to get there again. Whoever delivers the above mares to John Baker, inspector at Manchester warehouse, or to me, shall receive the above reward. ARMSTRONG BRUSE. Chesterfield county, near Man. } chester, May 17, 1804. } w3.*
To Let—A HOUSE in
the city of Richmond, on the west side of the Market Bridge and back of the house occupied by Mr. Joseph Joseph and Mr. John Miller, as dry good stores. Said house is constructed for the reception of two small families and neatly finished. For terms apply to the said John Miller, but if any person should think it necessary to see the subscriber, he resides at his plantation three miles above Gregory's tavern, upper end of Henrico county. JOHN WALKER. May 17, 1804. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen out of my pasture at Martins Hill near Richmond, Friday or Saturday 11th inst. a GREY MARE, six years old, four feet nine or ten inches high, long tail and hanging mane, such as brood mares have generally, rather raw in flesh, has a scratch on the left side of her rump, occasioned by the shoe of a stallion this spring, narrow behind, roach back'd near the hips, has broad joies, trots and canters; she had a pale sorrel colt filly by her side five weeks old, no white that I remember, delicately made.—Whoever delivers the said mare and colt shall receive the above reward. WILTSHIRE M. LEWIS. Henrico, May 16th 1804. 4w
BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES. Mrs. C. M. HUMBER, has the honor of acquainting her friends in particular, and the public in general, that she has commenced teaching. The situation is healthy and pleasant, being about five miles above Goochland courthouse, and within half a mile of captain Thomas Miller's; the price for tuition as follows, viz. Reading, writing and marking fifteen dollars; fine work, tambour, embroidery, &c. twenty-five dollars, drawing and painting included, forty dollars. Eight or ten may be accommodated with board at eighty-five dollars per year, for which, together with tuition, a quarter paid in advance, and none taken for a shorter time. Air-Ville, Goochland county, May 14th, 1804
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TO A YOUNG LADY ON HER BIRTH DAY.
NOW on Clarissa's natal day My Muse would fain in simple lay, Sing how the sister fates entwined The thread with which her life is join'd; For all in Heav'n or earth that's done, O realms where never beam'd the sun, Though hidden from mere mortal sight, The Muses see in clearest light. Of softest silk this thread they spun That smooth Clarissa's days should run: It's true that first outshone the snow's Was after faintly ting'd with rose, To shew her pure and spotless mind To harmless mirth somewhat inclin'd: (And hence, I ween, 'midst various hues, The blushing pink, she's sure to choose.) Each rolling year the dames entwined Somewhat to deck the beauteous line: The types of every female grace In comely order here they place. When sixteen years had past away, Since first Clarissa saw the day, The thread by symbols now express, (As in the fair they stood confest,) A face where sense and beauty shine Through features lovely as benign. A heart to feel affection's glow, And quick to melt at others' woe. A tongue that ev'ry hearer charm'd. A temper ne'er unduly warm'd. A pen that's skillful to convey What fervent friendship bids it say. A soft, engaging, modest air, And magic grace, by which the fair Need only smile, or speak, or move, To win at once respect and love. 'Twas then the sister, rob'd in white Of mien benignant, Clotho light, In gentle accents thus address'd The one who wears the motley vest: "Long since, Lachesis, have I thought, This thread too feeble fine is wrought, Since Atropos whose right hand bears Of life and death the fatal shears, Nor spares the thread that's wanting strength, Nor that which has attain'd due length— I pray, dear sister, then unfold This filament of virgin gold; Whereby the silk will better bear The rubs that all are doom'd to share, Besides it will a lustre add Unto our little darling thread." The sister of the rainbow vest Comply'd with Clotho's sage request; The wheel is turn'd, the spindle moves; The threads are join'd—Clarissa loves! Now allegoric theme I quit, For which you'll say my pen's unfit, This day, Clarissa, to impart The wish that's nearest to my heart, May nothing wayward long delay Our wish'd for hymeneal day. When each fond heart to each will prove Th' ecstatic joys of mutual love; And whilst our days in peace glide on As blissful as they first begun. May friends and bocks and converse sweet Within our humble dwelling meet: With all that Thomson's verse express, All that wedded love e'er blest; And when life's current gently flows And passion sinks in soft repose, May men's retrospective ray Both cheer and warm life's winter day. AGRESTIS.
Mrs. Garraur,
Has just arrived in this place, with a well-chosen assortment of
Spring & Fancy Goods,
Which she offers for sale on moderate terms, at the BELL-TAVERN—amongst which are Calicoes, Muslins, Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Checks, Dimities, Nankenees, Linen, Silk & Cotton Stockings. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk Gloves, Cotton Cambricks, Bombazets, Striped Nankenees, Velvet, Fans of different kinds, Suspenders, Millinery, and a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 17, 1804.
LOST,
Some time in the latter end of the last year,
FOUR BONDS,
GIVEN by George Williamson, jr. to the executor of William Breedlove, dec. with William Deshazer security, which said bonds are dated September the 16th, 1803, and fall due on the first day of January, 1805, in the penalty of £48 1s 11 3/4. Any person having the said bonds in their possession, by delivering them to me, in King & Queen county shall be handsomely rewarded. I likewise forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bonds, and the said George Williamson, jr. is hereby forbid to pay the said bonds to any person or persons except the subscriber. JOSEPH MANN, Executor of William Breedlove, dec. April, 1804. (w4t)
WILL BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 23d inst at Hanover courthouse, being Hanover court day, at public auction, for ready money,
Six Likely Slaves,
Belonging to the estate of Micajah Butler, dec. consisting of two men, a woman and three likely mulatto boys. By the COMMITTEES. May 11, 1804. 2*
Miniature Painting,
MR. HENRI,
MINIATURE PAINTER,
BEGS leave to make a tender of his services in the line of his profession to the ladies and gentlemen of this place.—He shall do himself the honor to wait on the ladies when required; he lives at the Eagle Tavern, where he intends to remain for the short while he proposes to stay in Richmond. May 16th, 1804. 3t
TO BE SOLD,
At the Bowling Green, near Richmond, on Saturday the 20th inst, between the hours of twelve o'clock and four o'clock of that day, for ready money, The House & four acres of Land, In the Bowling Green, which was sold by me as agent and attorney for Mr. Richard Eno to Mr. Carson Holiday in his lifetime, and which he conveyed in trust to me to secure the purchase money. JAMES BROWN. Richmond, 11th May, 1804. tds
LATELY PUBLISHED,
By S. PLEASANTS, Jun. and for sale at this Printing-Office and Book-Store, [Price 2s. 3d.]
Every man his own Doctor;
OR, THE POOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN,

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may confide country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
The Subscribers having mutually agreed to separate and forever remain apart as man and wife, the public are thus requested to take notice that the undersigned Robert Campbell is not to be liable, or in any manner responsible for any debt hereafter to be contracted by the undersigned Ann Campbell, or otherwise accountable for her conduct—it having been mutually agreed by articles of separation that each of us shall in future be and remain absolved from all the ties of matrimony as fully, completely and effectually, as though they never had been solemnised, as far as the laws, usages and customs of the commonwealth will admit of. RO: CAMPBELL. ANN CAMPBELL.
Teste, JNO. WALKER. Richmond, April 10, 1804. tf Richmond & Columbia Turnpike Road. THE books for receiving subscriptions to carry into effect the above laudable and useful institution, will remain open in the counting-room of Robert Gamble & Son, conformably to the act of assembly, till the first day of May next. Subscriptions to the Staunton Turnpike Road will also continue to be received at the same place, until the time before mentioned. Richmond, 18th April, 1804.
William M'Cay, WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand, A Few Good Clocks. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804. 8w
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones, he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (tf) N. B. FOR SALE, PLAISTER of PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
A PROPOSAL. BY WILLIAM YOUNG BLIGH & ABRAM SMALL. OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon's extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate. CONDITIONS. I. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. II. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, cf
A Bar-Keeper Wanted. One who can come well recommended will meet with a place in a large Tavern, and very high wages will be given, together with liberal encouragement—for terms apply to ROB. & GEO. TURNER. Bell Tavern, Richmond, 20th April, 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 1 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 5 do. of 500 2,500 10 do. of 200 2,000 20 do. of 100 2,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 250 do. of 30 7,500 420 do. of 25 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 7,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 9,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803. tf
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf The business heretofore carried on under the firm of ROBERT POLLAK & Co. in this place, will from the first of April next be conducted under that of POLLOK, TREDWAY & CO. Manchester, 28th March, 1804 16s The public are hereby informed, that the subscriber is prepared with an excellent scythe, which will be employed the whole of this season, at the well known SHAD & HERRING FISHERY at Varina, twelve miles below Richmond. The road that leads to this fishery, is plainer and better, than the road leading to any other fishery on James river below this city. His prices for fish will be as follows: Thirty-three shillings and four pence per hundred for shad, or six pence a peck for a smaller quantity. For herrings, twenty shillings per thousand. He will keep a regular supply of salt and barrels for the accommodation of those that may be disposed to purchase fish by the quantity. MOSES BATES. Henrico, March 20, 1804. To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804. JAMES SEABROOK, MERCHANT TAILOR, HAS just arrived from Philadelphia, with an elegant and well chosen assortment of SPRING & FANCY GOODS, Which he will open in a few days, at his shop, a few doors below the Market, and sell on moderate terms.—He purposes also, making gentlemen's clothes, in the newest and most fashionable manner—and the greatest attention, and strict punctuality, shall be observed on his part, to give satisfaction to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their custom. A correspondent in Philadelphia, will furnish him with every change in the fashions. April 21, 1804. tf Advertisement. There are three hundred of Tobacco lying in Henderson's warehouse, Milton, Albemarle county, over two years, as below T. N. No. 180: 1500 gross; 133 tar; 1457 nett. A. 603: 1578 do 134 do 1454 do 604: 1512 do 125 do 1397 do The above tobacco inspected in the name of Thomas Newman, and we must proceed according to law. OGLESBY & BACON. May 1st. 1804.
Loyal Company. A MEETING is earnestly recommended to the members, and proposed to be held at the Swan Tavern in Richmond, on the fourth Monday in May. All persons interested, it is hoped, will either attend themselves, or appoint some agent to represent them. tm May 8.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE AMERICUS, Will stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of twenty dollars the season and eight dollars the leap, or thirty-two dollars to insure a mare being in foal; in either case a half dollar to the groom; the leap money to be sent with the mares, and notes for the season must accompany them also; but the twenty dollars may be discharged by the payment of sixteen on or before the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. The season will commence the 25th of March. Mares fed with grain if required at the market price; rich and extensive pasture gratis, and also the board of boys. All possible attention will be paid to mares, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. AMERICUS was got by Shark, his dam by Wildair, his granddam by Vampier, out of Col. Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher, Wildair was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus, Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian; Vampier was by Regulus, who was by the Godolphin Arabian, Kitty Fisher by Cade, who was by the Godolphin Arabian. Gentlemen will find after perusing the above pedigree, that Americus is not surpassed by any horse on the continent. JOHN HOSKINS. King & Queen, February 12, 1804. 3w*
TO RENT, And possession given the 1st next month, THE STORE, &c. Near the bridge, in this city, at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Crawford.—There are good accommodations for a family, and a large garden.—Enquire of THE PRINTER. May 4th, 1804. (Sw.)
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF ANDERSON & WATSON, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All persons indebted to them are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those that have claims against the concern, may have them adjusted by application to the same. The business will for the future be carried on by the subscriber JASPER ANDERSON. Albemarle, April 1, 1804. 5w SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM TEMPLE. Has received by the ship Rebecca, from London, and the Yorkshire, from Liverpool, An assortment of Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on the usual terms. Richmond, 31st May, 1804. tf
Advertisement. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by George Booker to the subscribers, to secure certain debts therein mentioned, due by said Booker to James Morton & Co. of Prince Edward county, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the ninth day of June next, at James Morton's store, FOURTEEN VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES, consisting of men, women, girls and boys, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance of said debts. EDWARD DILON, } Trustees. SAM. ALLEN, jun. } April 30th, 1804. 6w*
Whereas it does appear from the books of the Inspectors at Byrd's Warehouse, in the city of Richmond, that a note for a hogshead of Tobacco, inspected in my name, on the 4th of February last, No 1410, gross 1750, tare 150, nett weight 1600, has been delivered to myself; and whereas I have not been in the said city of Richmond since the inspection of said tobacco until the present time, nor have received said note: This is to request the holder of said note to produce the same to Smith & Price, inspectors at the said warehouse, so that an investigation may take place, as the object, if not shipped, will not be delivered until such investigation takes place. ROBERT MERIWETHER. 9th May, 1804. 2w*
M. & B. MYERS, Next door to Messrs. Mitchell and Gairdner's, have received a handsome assortment of Fashionable Goods, Amongst which are some very elegant Laced Muslins and Cambricks; 6-4 Cambricks Dimities; Plain and Figured, India and Mull Mull Muslins; 7-8 Calicoes; 9-8 Chitzes and Printed Cambricks; White, Thread and Patinet Laces; Lace Veils; Fontings and Edgings; Wide Black Lace; Florence Silks, expressly adapted to Summer wear; Lustrings, Mantuas and Pelongs; White and Colored extra Kid, Silk, Lace and Picnic Gloves and Mitts; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose; Men's fine Shoes; a large supply of Ladies' Spangled and Plain Morocco and Kid ditto; Gown and Bonnet Trimmings, &c. &c. AN ASSORTMENT OF Dutch Bolting Cloths, And Hollow Glass ware also—French Cordials; Syrup Punch; Essence de Cologne, &c.—All which they are disposed to sell at very low prices, for CASH. May 4, 1804. 2w
REMOVAL. WILLIAM D. WREN, COACH AND HARNESS MAKER, Begs leave to inform his friends in particular, and the public in general, that he has removed his shop to the place formerly occupied by Greaves, Holton & Greaves, coach-makers, and opposite the Governor's, where he will continue to carry on his business in all its various branches. W. D. WREN returns his thanks to his friends generally for the encouragement he has hitherto met with, and hopes that by his assiduity and steady attention to business, to merit their further patronage. He can also assure them that he has on hand, a large quantity of well seasoned timber, which (with the assistance of some of the best workmen in this state) will enable him to furnish carriages of the best quality, and on the shortest notice, with punctuality. N. B. W. D. W. is in daily expectation of a large quantity of COACH LACE, which, with what he has on hand, will make a general assortment, suitable for country coach-makers. As he receives it direct from the manufactory, he will have it in his power to sell at very moderate price. March 16, 1804. w3m
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner RESOLUTION, a strong vessel, of about one hundred and ten tons burthen. Apply to SAMUEL PAINE. 20th April, 1804.
NEGROES. Any person wishing to dispose of likely young Negroes, are requested to enquire at William Davidson's, near the market house. 3t Wanted immediately at this office, as an APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a YOUTH of respectable connections, from thirteen to fifteen years old. tm May 8.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
ROBIN REDBREAST, A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his granddam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great granddam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great granddam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Childers, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.) PERFORMANCE. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Raginer, by Precipitate, and Mr. Car's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpeter, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr Tharm's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Pot8o's, and distancing Mr Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Vidoria and Mr Cone's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. THOMAS GOODE. March 1st, 1804. tf
Advertisement. Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802, born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Surry, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Just received direct from the Patentee's and for Sale by SHAPARD & LUCKE, RICHMOND, The following Valuable Family Medicines, Which they are also forwarding to the following persons, viz. Virginia—Thomas H. Walton, Cartersville; Thomas Wyatt, Lynchburg; John Gilliam & Co. Cumberland; Thomas Miller, Bedford; Moses Norris, Columbia; Samuel Shelton