The recorder (Richmond, Va.), 1803-05-11 00:00:00

THE RECORDER;
PRINTED BY HENRY PACE, & JAMES T. CALLENDER, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA; PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. SUBSCRIPTION FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1803.
THE NEW EDITION OF THE REVISED CODE OF THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA,
BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUD. and HENRY PACE, Richmond, Virginia, Is now ready for Sale, at this Office.
THAT the public may be so far enabled to determine upon the merit of the work, it is thought most ad- visable to publish it:
PREFACE.
BY an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, dated December 8th, 1792. it was ordained, that a collection should be made of all such acts of the Assembly, of a public and permanent nature, as were then in force. For this purpose, several lawyers were solicited to superintend the compilation. Mr. Davis, then printer to the commonwealth, did not get the work completed till the close of the year, 1794. It, therefore, embraced all such laws, of a public and permanent nature, as were passed during the session, which commenced November 11th, 1794.
It was unavoidably to happen that this collection would almost immediately become defective; and that its defects were to increase annually, and without intermission. The new laws of the more important class were, for the most part, occupied in altering, or in repealing some of their predecessors. Hence, it was evident, that if a man of business was not regularly supplied with the additional laws, the Revised Code would be quite as likely to lead him into mistakes, as to give him proper information. The consequence was, that every practitioner of the law found it necessary to purchase annually, the large folio pamphlets, containing the laws of each succeeding session. In the course of a man's life, these publications would have swelled into a library; and, what was extremely inconvenient, by far the greater part of them were laws of a local and private nature, which were totally useless, and a mere encumbrance to the practitioner in a court.
This Revised Code, with all its augmenting imperfections, had become extremely scarce. The original price was eight dollars. But it was almost impossible to obtain the book at any price whatever. The constant demand for the Revised Code induced the proprietors of the present work to publish proposals for a second, and improved edition, which was to bring down the collection to date as to the end of the session of December, 1801. In the former edition, there are, the latest act of Assembly bears date 26th of December, 1794. In the present edition, the latest statute passed upon February 2d, 1802. This makes a difference of more than seven years; and these seven years appear to have been distinguished beyond every former period of the history of the commonwealth, by the multitude and importance of the laws which in that time were passed. To give a complete idea of this fact, we have only to observe, that the edition of Mr. Davis, contained one hundred and eighty one statutes; and that the present contains THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN. Of these, one hundred and thirty two additional statutes, one hundred and twenty six were passed within those seven years. They compose, therefore, in point of number, more than two fifths of the whole collection. The other six laws, which make up the total additional number of one hundred and thirty two, had been passed long before the publication of the former edition of "The Revised Code." Some of them are of very considerable length. They were selected, and inferred by the special advice and desire of Governor Monroe. He was one of the gentlemen who had been appointed to revise the former edition; and it was his opinion that these six acts of assembly had been improperly omitted.
Exclusive of the index, the title page and preface, the present volume contains four hundred and fifty four pages. Of these, the additional laws fill an hundred and twenty four pages, which is not much less than a third part of the whole text. It is not necessary to say how much more convenient this concise and perspicuous arrangement must be, than to have the trouble of wandering through seven folio pamphlets, in quest of a statute.
These details, without any comment of ours, abundantly prove, had, indeed, other evidence been wanting, the propriety and necessity for a second edition of this book. It is now, also condensed into a much more manageable size than it formerly assumed. No gentleman's pocket can, at least, in the present age, contain a folio volume; and much less would it contain the enormous appendage of seven folio pamphlets. In riding ten, or fifteen miles to a country court-house, a gentleman does not at all think it worth while to take a portmanteau along with him; nor indeed is every portmanteau large enough to contain such matter of print and paper. Upon this account, the present edition has been reduced to an octavo size, and printed as closely as possible. Hence, a lawyer, when he sets out for the county court-house, will no longer be obliged to leave his eight
folios behind him, and, amidst a crowd of competitors, to solicit the unfortunate clerk of the court to let him have a sight of the Revised Code. He can now put his hand into his pocket, and take out a genteel, portable, octavo volume, which comprehends his former library, disencumbered of all its rubbish. The type on which the present edition is printed, is either the same, or almost exactly the same with that of the last, and most esteemed London edition of Coke upon Littleton. This circumstance is mentioned here, because a complaint had been made, in one of the Richmond newspapers, by some nameless writer, that the type was too small. You cannot, at the same time, enjoy the cool, bracing breeze of winter, and the verdant vegetation of summer. You cannot, in the same book, unite the advantages of a folio, and of an octavo. If this edition had been printed upon a type as large as that of Mr. Davis, it must have been one third part dearer than it is; for the volume, including the new index, and the bottom notes, positively contains one third part more of matter than the former edition. The price to subscribers, must have been raised to nine dollars; and to non-subscribers, to twelve dollars. Very few purchasers will regret that the publication can be had at a price so much more reasonable.
The former edition laboured under more than one material defect. It was often impossible to tell at what time a statute had originally passed. Put the case, that a deed was to be concealed, which bore date in 1760. It is clear that this transaction could not be affected by laws made posterior to its date. It became a question how long the law had existed, or, when a predecessor to it, or to some part of it, had been passed in, perhaps, a different form. For instance, of chapter CXXVII. a considerable part appears to have been enacted at different periods; one part in 1766, others in 1791. In the old edition of the Revised Code, the law is dated December 26th 1792.
The bottom notes of the new edition give notice, that various parts of it were in force before, although the whole had been covered by the subsequent statute of 1792. The same notes give information, that this law has been amended by another, of 1801. Again, chapter CXXVII. bears date the 26th of December, 1792. But we learn that the first clause of the statute existed in 1762, that is to say, thirty years before. The second clause, which is by far the largest in the act, had been taken from a former statute, dated October, 1776. From not knowing how far back the force of these laws extended, the court was often cast into irretrievable confusion. To discover how far back a statute extended, was often a work of great time and difficulty; and perhaps the requisite apparatus of old laws could not always be had. Gentlemen of the bar allude to, that the bottom notes, which are to be found at the foot of almost every page of this edition, are, themselves alone, fairly worth the whole price of the book. We have neither received, nor asked permission to publish the name of the supposed author of these notes. He is, however, a gentleman whose name has long been familiar to every lawyer in Virginia. He has long filled more than one interesting department in the system, and the science of jurisprudence. In point of legal knowledge and abilities, his reputation is inferior to none.
All the gentlemen of the law, with one voice, complained of the imperfection of the former index. A new one has been entirely wrote over again, and at a very considerable expence for the present edition. In the former, there were, under the letter A, only twenty six different heads. In this edition there are forty nine. In the former, letter S contained only twenty five heads. This has forty seven. These particulars are mentioned to show the superior perspicuity and completeness of the present index; and how greatly it must facilitate an accurate examination of the contents of the volume. The index contains twenty two pages. The text of the law, exclusive of the preface and title page, contains as above mentioned, four hundred and fifty four; so that there is one page of index for about every six pages of text. A larger number of references would have been useless, and have tended rather to embarrass, than assist the reader. The laborious part of the work was drawn up by Mr. James Kind, who had been employed as an assistant, by the supervisors of the former edition. We have every reason to think that his performance will give entire satisfaction.
This volume, the index excepted, was completely printed off several months ago. But it was impossible to deliver the book until this time, because the bad state of Mr. Kind's health did not permit him to furnish the index sooner. This apology will, no doubt, be considered as sufficient for a long delay of publication, which it was impossible for the editors to prevent.
It would be the sum of frivolity to expatiate upon the importance of a work like this; because it is plain, that every county in the commonwealth, should, if possible, possess a copy of it. To judges, magistrates, and lawyers, it is indispensably necessary; and every private gentleman, who wishes to understand either his own rights, or those of his neighbours, ought to be conversant with its contents.
Richmond, April 17, 1803.
TO LETT,
IN a very eligible situation for business, a large commodious WAREHOUSE, Counting Room and two large Cellars. Immediate possession may be had. Apply at this office.
Richmond, April 27th. 1803. (4f.) '2.
PHILIP LARUS, DENTIST,
GRATEFUL for past favors, informs his friends and the public, that he intends again to practice in the line of his profession, and hopes by his assiduity to merit a continuance of their favors. Orders addressed to him, opposite the post-office, will be strictly attended to.
April 13, 1803. (4f.) '2.
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Monday the 25th of April, 1803, about 15 miles above Cumberland court house, a Negro fellow named DAVID. He is a low well made fellow, about 30 years old, somewhat marked with the small pox, had on an old brown cloth coat, a striped cloth waistcoat, an old blue pair of calimer breeches, a pair of dark coloured striped stockings. I bought said fellow of Martin Turner, in Richmond, who bought him of Mrs. Sears. He has a wife in Richmond.
Whoever will take up said fellow and secure him, so that I get him, and write word of it to Mr. MARSHALL, Tavern keeper, at Powhatan court house, shall receive the above reward with all reasonable charges, by
JAMES JONES.
All owners of vessels are cautioned against taking the above negro on board.
Richmond, April 30th. 1803. 4f. '2.
A QUANTITY OF STONE LIME
In Tierses, for sale by
WILLIAM DAVIDSON,
Who has just received a large quantity of excellent IRISH POTATOES which he will sell cheap for cash.
Richmond, April 2d. 1803.
CITY OF RICHMOND,
In Common Hall, Jan. 17th 1803.
WHEREAS the present funds of the corporation are not adequate to the expence of erecting a WORKHOUSE for the city, which would combine within itself all the conveniencies which a well regulated institution of this kind would require; having a regard to the future population of this city, yet it is wise and expedient that the funds now destined for this useful institution should be laid out in such a manner as to answer the present purposes of the corporation, and to admit such future additions as the encreasing population may require. Your Committee, therefore, beg leave to recommend it to the consideration of the Common Hall, to call in the aid of those who have experience of such institutions, and to offer a premium for the best plan of a Workhouse, which will be so contrived as to admit of being erected in parts, as the funds of the corporation will from time to time afford.
Resolved, therefore, that the committee appointed to prepare a plan of a Workhouse be discharged from further proceeding therein. And that the Mayor be requested to give notice in the newspapers, or otherwise, that the sum of thirty dollars will be given by the corporation, as a premium to the person who shall produce to the Hall, on the third Monday in February next, the best plan of a Workhouse, constructed as above mentioned, and to be approved of by the Hall, estimating the cost at four thousand dollars.
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ADAM CRAIG, c. c. h.
FOR SALE,
A few likely young
NEGROES,
For particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, March, 7th 1803.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of Adams and Fisher was, on the 12th of last month dissolved by mutual consent. All those having claims against that concern, will apply to James Fisher for settlement, and those indebted will make immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given.
RICHARD ADAMS. JAMES FISHER.
N. B. James Fisher having purchased the stock of goods belonging to Adams and Fisher, intends carrying the business on for his own account. The assortment of goods is equal to any in that line.
Richmond, April 6th, 1803. (4f.)
RICHMOND MILLS.
THE subscriber hereby informs the public that at length, after much trouble and expence, he has nearly completed one of his Mills on the James River Canal, in which there are two pair of Burr stones for manufacturing WHEAT, and two pair of Cologne stones now ready to grind CORN.
That the inconveniences which might arise from delay and difference of measures may be avoided, CORN will be received only by weight, at fifty pounds to the bushel, and a supply of MEAL and HOMINY will always be kept ready to give in exchange, at the rate of eighty-five pounds of Meal, or ninety-two pounds of Hominy, for one hundred pounds of Corn.
After the loss of weight by cleaning, and evaporation in grinding is deducted, the toll on Meal will be only about one tenth, and on Hominy one twentieth; it will, therefore, be much to the interest of those who keep horses, to have all their Corn ground.
As the subscriber is now providing a Fan and Screen for the purpose of cleaning the Corn effectually before it is ground, and as the Meal will be made from the best Corn only, and none but such as is merchantable will be received, he hopes that general satisfaction will be given.
THOMAS RUTHERFORD!
N. B. The deduction for Storeage and Shrinkage on Corn, deposited to be exchanged for Meal and Hominy, will be made as moderate as possible, January 1, 1803.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber returns sincere thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the very great encouragement he received in his line of business since his commencement in Richmond. He has lately received a large supply of excellent Burr-Stones at his manufactory, and does not hesitate to say, that he will sell Burr Mill-Stones as cheap as they were ever sold in the United States; he will warrant them to be of the best quality, and give ample security (if required) for their performance. Country produce will be taken in payment, or a short credit given; he has almost every sized Mill-Stone ready for delivery; also PLASTER of PARIS ground and in the stone.
CARSON HOLIDAY.
Richmond, Jan. 25th, 1803. (4f.)
STALLED BEEVES,
Muttons, and 15000 weight of choice Bacon,
FOR SALE.
FOR cash, or respectable merchant's notes at sixty days. I can furnish a purchaser with seventy as fat bullocks as any in the state, perhaps not quite so large boned as the cattle from the South Branch of the Potomack, but equally fat. In preference I would sell them on the spot where they are fatted, but will drive them to Norfolk, Richmond, or Petersburg, if previously engaged by a butcher, or any other person inclined to buy; and as it may not be convenient to take, or pay for the whole at one time, a purchaser may have any part not less than ten if taken here, but if driven by my own people, they must all go at one time. I have also a number of exceeding fat muttons, and 15000 weight of choice bacon, the hams salt-petred with particular care, and the whole made out of large fat hogs, and intended for the use of private families. Letters, post-paid, directed to me by mail to MARSHALLVILLE, MECKLENBURG county shall be duly noticed.
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, for
Sir PETER SKIPWITH, Baronet.

LATEST
Foreign Intelligence,
Received by the ship Cotton Planter, Jeffries, in 37 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, March 23.
Downing-street, March 22.
By dispatches received this morning from the earl of Elgin, his majesty's ambassador extraordinary at Constantinople, dated January 25, 1803, it appears that the differences which had subsisted between the sublime port and the beys of Egypt, have been satisfactorily arranged through the mediation of his majesty's ambassador. Lon. Gaz.
Our preparations have produced the effect of stopping the sailing of the Louisiana expedition, and of the Dutch squadron, under vice admiral Hartseck. On Friday last, a courier arrived at the French ambassador's at the Hague, with orders, that the squadron for Louisiana should remain in port, and that the troops should be cantoned at Helvoet till further orders. The expedition was to have failed to day.
Vice admiral Hartseck's squadron was to have sailed at the same time for the Mediterranean, to relieve admiral De Winter. But the Dutch government will to wait the issue of the negotiation between this country and France.
The Dutch funds continue falling.
Admiral lord Gardiner arrived at Portsmouth yesterday, and is to hoist his flag to day on board the Neptune.
Admiral lord Keith is very actively employed at Plymouth in superintending the fitting out of the ships. A great number of prime seamen have entered within these few days.
It has been rumoured, that in consequence of the first consul's behaviour to lord Whitworth, of the audience on Sunday se'nnight, his lordship has intimated to the minister for foreign affairs, that he shall not attend the consular levees, without a proper explanation of the events of that day. His lordship acts with proper spirit. An insult to our ambassador is an insult to the British nation; an ample apology ought to be demanded.
A cabinet Council set several hours yesterday upon the dispatches received from France.
There is said to be now a very frequent correspondence between Berlin and Paris, relating to an approaching interview between the king of Prussia and the first consul, when the latter visits Belgium.
We extract the following article from a Rotterdam paper of the 19th inst.
"The grand question of peace or war is suspended on the will of Bonaparte. There is no absolute hostility predetermined by the English ministry, the limits of concession, on their part are chalked out; and as France may approach that point without injury to her safety or honour, it is hoped the will weigh the consequences, and suffer the scale to preponderate on the side of humanity, and of regard for the dearest interest, of this country, which are immediately at stake; thus convincing us of the importance of her amity."
When the dates of the affair at the Cape of Good Hope are examined, it would appear that the present preparations for war have not been too precipitate. From the time the dispatches were sent out to forbid the surrender, we may reckon on five months difference with the French government about something or other, independent of Malta, which appears a more recent cause of dispute.
Like master like man.—Talleyrand, as well as his sovereign, can be insolent to the ministers of those states degraded by their French connection, or weakened by French intrigues; but he was far from approving of the violence offered towards the representative of the king of the first nation upon earth; he, therefore, with all humility entreated his master to make it up. His maxim is, that until
France has a navy equal to that of Britain, the chief consul must sink his pretensions to be the modern Alexander, and content himself with respect to England, to act à-la-Philippe. His advice, however, was so ill received that he gave in his resignation, and for twenty four hours rumour appointed him different successors, such as Segur, Otto, Calliard, &c. but while the public were thus busy, Bonaparte invited Talleyrand to dine with him in private, and, after some explanation, returned him his ministerial port-feuille, and he is at present, again the first favorite of the first consul.
Authentic letters from Dunkirk state, that there were a few days ago disturbances among the persons employed in the dock-yards of the republic, who wished to regulate their pay according to the price of provisions. Several of the rioters were taken up, but the armed force was under the necessity of being called in. Tranquility seemed to be restored after the apprehension of the ringleaders; but a great degree of fermentation still exists.
Three fine frigates, the Amelia, Athanon, and African, are, we understand, all to cruise off Goree, to watch the motions of the Dutch, should it be necessary, to give timely information to government.
NEW-YORK,
We have been a letter from a very respectable merchant in Boston, dated on the evening of the 29th ult. which contains the following.
IMPORTANT NEWS.
By this evening's eastern mail, a letter is received from the captain of a vessel arrived at Portland in 34 days from Liverpool; who says, that after he left Liverpool, he was boarded by a British cruiser, and was informed by the officer, that war was actually declared between England and France. If this is true, the account will soon be confirmed.
Another letter, same date, says--- "The Volunteer yesterday arrived at Portland from England, leaving there, March 26.---A lieutenant of a frigate boarded him when off the Harbour, who told him that WAR WAS DECLARED BETWEEN ENGLAND AND FRANCE---and there is no doubt of its truth."
BALTIMORE, May 4.
A report was in circulation last evening, that the executive at Washington, has received official advice from London, later than any hitherto published, that the French ambassador had been ordered to quit the country, and that war was declared against France. We give this as we receive it, merely observing, that neither the eastern nor southern mail confirms the report. The following is the latest London date we have seen:
LATE FROM LONDON.
The following important extract of a letter from London, we yesterday received from a commercial friend.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in London, to a merchant in this city, dated the 23st of March, 1803.
P. S. Since ours of the 7th, the political aspect of affairs has assumed a very serious appearance. It has been for some time past understood that considerable negotiations were still pending between France and England---and on Tuesday, a severe press for seamen took place all over the United Kingdoms, which is still continued---and is supposed to have secured nearly 8000 already, and in consequence of repeated messages from the king to both houses of parliament (stating that very important negotiations were still carrying on, and that Bonaparte had collected a large force, both in Flanders and Holland, as if to awe this country to submit to his terms, and that he wished the parliament to consider the subject)---The militia amounting to above 100,000 men have been called out in aid of the regulars and 10,000 more seamen rated in addition to the 50,000 seamen employed. A mes-
senger was sent on Sunday to Bonaparte, with the ultimatum of our court, which is believed to be, that in consequence of the frequent infraction of the treaty of Amiens, by the French in Switzerland, and their annexing Piedmont and Parma to France, we felt authorised and determined to retain Malta, and to insist that New Orleans and Louisiana shall be restored to Spain, or given up to the United States of America, so that the navigation of the Mississippi, shall on no account be left in the power of France. The effect this quarrel has had on the price of insurance you will see by my alterations in the price current. [N. Y. paper.]
May 5.
The following is part of a letter from a most respectable house in Boston, to another in this city, obligingly handed to the editors of the Federal Gazette.
Boston, April, 29, 1803.
"By an arrival this morning at Portsmouth, N. H. in 34 days from London, we have an account of the DECLARATION OF WAR by Great-Britain against France, which is communicated in the following manner: the captain of the Portsmouth vessel informs that the day after his leaving the Downs he was boarded by a British frigate, the lieut. of which informed him that the account had been officially received at Plymouth, and that the English cruisers were all ordered out. The rumour is so much credited here that several thousand barrels of flour have been bought up on speculation."
[Capt. Walker, of the Norfolk packet, arrived this morning, confirms the above. He says the captain of the Belvidere, from London, landed at Norfolk, just before he failed, and informed the merchants there, that WAR WAS ACTUALLY DECLARED. The report, or rather whisper, which we yesterday noticed, is also confirmatory of this great news, as it reached us through a channel almost unquestionable.]
NORFOLK, May 5.
By the brig Favorite, captain Fryer, from Bourdeaux, letters are received which announce the arrival of Mr. Munroe, at Havre.
Passengers in the Favorite, captain William Cowper, Herbert, and Wright all of this port.
It is reported, that the ship Belvidere, 30 days from London, went up the bay on Tuesday; accounts are said to be brought by this vessel as late as the first of April. Mr. Banks, a Hampton pilot, has been on board, and was told by the captain, that he was in possession of a copy of the declaration of War between England and France. We do not vouch for the authenticity of the above information: but from the accounts published in this day's Herald, it will be seen that a declaration of war is not at all improbable.
PHILADELPHIA, April 29.
The vice president of the United States arrived in Charleston on the 10th inst.
Capt. Veacock, of the schooner Edward and Edmund, arrived Yesterday from Port Republican, corroborates our former accounts of the revolt of a body of Poles, who had been attached to the French army. Those revolters had been cordially received by the brigands, and most of them honored with commissions in their army. In an engagement near Petit-Guave, the brigands under the command of their Polish officers, repulsed the French national guards, with the loss of 50 and 60 men.
Capt. V. informs, that these Poles were urged to revolt by the treatment which they received from the French.---Neither clothed, fed, nor paid, they were thrown into the most perilous stations, and otherwise treated with a marked and humiliating distinction. The blacks, he adds, cloth, feed, and pay their troops liberally, and with punctuality.
Capt. V. also informs, that the corps of the island are mostly destroyed, and colonial produce not to be had for any consideration.
Letters from the Havannah, dated the latter end of last month, say, that a short time before, a French ship of war brought a number of brigands from the Cape, which they privately landed, and lodged in a number of French houses in the different parts of the island; but the Spanish government getting intelligence of it, so ordered matters, that the whole were seized at one time, put on board a Spanish frigate, and sent back to the Cape, with a complaint against the conduct of the ship, in consequence of which, it is said, the French officers were broke.
It is further added, that the Spanish governor had ordered all the Frenchmen to leave the island of Cuba immediately, and that he was about to send a frigate with an officer of note to Europe, to make a complaint and representation to the first consul of the conduct of the Frenchmen.
WALTER POTTER, BOOK-BINDER AND STATIONER, Opposite Messrs. Mitchell and Gardner's, Main Street, Richmond.
GRATEFUL for the encouragement he has received, since commencing business, takes this method of returning thanks, and to solicit a continuance thereof.
He has just received a fresh supply of Stationery; consisting of Super-Royal, Royal, Medium, Demy, Folio, and Quarto Post, Foolscap, and Post Writing Papers.
Blue, Blotting, Cartridge, and large Brown Wrapping Papers. Red and Black Ink-Powder, Liquid ditto; Pewter and Glass Ink Stands; Sand and Sand Boxes; Pounce, and Pounce Boxes; Red and Black Sealing-Wax; Red, Black, and variety of Wafers; Gold Leaf; Slates, and Slate Pencils; Red and Black Lead ditto; Ivory Folders; Red Tape; Quills; Indian Rubber; Bonnet Pasteboard, &c.
Merchants Accompt Books ruled to any pattern. Book-Binding in all its various branches, executed with neatness, accuracy, and dispatch.
Now on hand, a large assortment of Blank Books. May 11. 3t '7
GREY MOGULL.
A BEAUTIFUL DAPPLE GREY, six years old this spring, fifteen hands and an half high, will stand the balance of the ensuing season at my stable, near Rockets; to be let to Mares at the moderate price of Twelve dollars; to be discharged by the payment of ten within the season. Five dollars will be expected so soon as the mare is covered. Corn will be taken at the market price in discharge of the season, with half a dollar to the Groom. ISAAC ALLBEN. May 10, 1803.
PEDIGREE.
Mogul was got by Quicksilver; Dam by Sprightly Cub, a son of old Cub; Sprightly Cub's Dam was got by True Whig, on a thoroughbred Mare; Grand Dam of Mogul was a full bred Mare, the property of Mr. Richards, esq. of Culpepper, remarked for having produced a number of fine colts; also the Dam of Mr. Richard's celebrated running Mare, by Shark.
The RECORDER.
RICHMOND.
MAY 11th. 1803.
IT is much against the wish of the editors of the Recorder to appear in a situation, which might seem any thing like what is vulgarly called, sending and proving . But when an individual is requested, by another individual, to do him justice, it would be riding on the summit of ignorance and pride, to refuse so just a request. On the morning of Saturday last, Mr. J. Wood, assistant to Mr. Davis, in editing the Virginia Gazette, called at this office, to ask one of the editors of this paper to contradict a rumour, which might do Mr. W. some injury. The request of Mr. Wood was most properly complied with. And the public will pardon us with concerns not their own, and which are as follows:
By Mr. Wood's request, I hereby assert, that Mr. Wood, never saw one line of the answer to Mr. Banks's letter, in the Recorder, of this date, before it appeared in print. The whole of it was wrote by myself, on the morning of yesterday. Great part of it was wrote in the office, in the presence of the hands at work on the paper. The supposition, therefore, of Mr. Henry Banks, that Mr. Wood wrote that answer, is untrue; can be proved, and is worn to. HENRY PACE. Richmond, May 7th. 1803.
The following curious article, copied from Mr. Relf's Philadelphia Gazette, was received by the Sufana, which arrived here on Saturday from New-Orleans. It forms a very appropriate comment on Don Marquis's hand killing note to our Secretary of state---The translation appears to be loose and incorrect.
[Translation.]
PROCLAMATION.
In the name of the French Republic, L'Aussat, Colonial prefect, TO THE LOUISIANIANS.
YOUR separation from France marks one of the most shameful epochs of her annals, under an enfeebled and corrupt government, after an ignominious war, and a disgraceful peace.
To that cowardly and unnatural abandonment, you presented the contrast of heroic love, fidelity and courage.
The hearts of all Frenchmen were softened by the spectacle. They never set up their remembrance. They then exclaimed, with pride, and have never since ceased to repeat, that the blood of France runs in your veins.
As soon as they had regained their dignity and their glory, by the revolution and a train of prodigious triumphs, they turned towards you their affectionate attention. You constituted a part of their first negotiation. They wished your retrocession to accompany and signalize their first peace.
The time was not yet arrived. It was necessary that a man should appear, to whom nothing which is natural, great

magnanimous and just was new or impossible: who, to the talent of achieving the most splendid victories, united the more extraordinary one of combining and securing to them the most happy consequences: who by the ascendancy of his mind commanded at once terror from his enemies and confidence from his allies; who, by his penetrating genius, discriminated the true interests of his country, and, by an irresistible will, gave operation to those interests:—who, in fine, was born to replace France on her own basis, to establish her in the whole extent of her limits, and to erase all the blemishes of her history.
This man, Louisianians, presides over our destinies. From this moment he is the pledge of your happiness. To secure this, in this fortunate soil, it is only necessary to assist the prodigality of nature. This is the design of the French government.
To cultivate peace and friendship with all your neighbours; to protect your commerce, encourage your agriculture, people your deserts; foster your industry, respect property, customs and opinions; pay reverence to religion, to honor virtue; to secure to the laws their sovereignty, and to correct them only as the light of experience may dictate; to introduce permanent order and economy in all the branches of the public administration; to unite still closer the ties which the same origin, the same morals, the same dispositions have created between this colony and the mother country; these, Louisianians, are the honorable objects of the mission of your captain general Victor, your colonial prefect, and your chief judge. These, they are happy to say, are the motives with which they come to mix with you.
The reputation of the captain general has doubtless even here preceded him. Companions in arms with the first consul, he distinguished himself, from the commencement of the campaign of the famous armies of Italy. In less brilliant days, he astonished Suwarow by precipitating his flight: He was in fine, one of the lieutenants of Bonaparte at the battle of Marengo! Surrounded with these titles, the illustrious pledge of his fame, he comes to you, Louisianians, with a lively desire of rendering himself dear to you, by the exercises of all the virtues, the cares, and industry, which devolve on the chief of a happy people. His ardour for your prosperity, the uprightness of his intentions, the agreeableness and affability of his success and manners, which are even ornaments to his military laurels, will secure to him your affection and confidence. He brings with him a part of those troops who have made the earth tremble, even to these remote shores. Batavia, since the peace has admired their good conduct and excellent discipline. You may like her admire and esteem them.
In short, Louisianians, you will find in your chief judge, genius, impartiality and disinterestedness. He comes to you already known by the fame of his talents, by his sufferings and misfortunes.
Under every circumstance you will have reason to rejoice at having become French, you will daily feel more and more the value of that splendid title, the object of the envy of the whole globe.
We know, nevertheless, Louisianians, and will dissemble it, that during thirty years, Spain, by the temperance of a generous and mild government, has endeavoured to make you forget the grievous fault of an unworthy agent of this noble nation. She is our close and faithful friend: It will not be us who will initiate you to repay her mildness with ingratitude. We will endeavour, by acts of munificence, to emulate the policy of the chief she had given you. Your attachment for the French republic, our common country; your gratitude to those who protect you, and the daily light of your growing prosperity, are the objects which we shall aim at, with a zeal and assiduity, which only can be limited by the fulfilment of all our duties and all our wishes.
New-Orleans, the 11th year of the French republic. L'AUSATT. the colonial prefect The officer of administrations, acting as secretary. DAUGEROT.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF PEERS,
Wednesday, March 9.
The order of the day for taking his majesty's message into consideration, being read,
Lord Hobart rose, to move an address to his majesty on the occasion. He observed, that he could not entertain the smallest doubt with respect to the motion which he should shortly have the honor to submit to the house. He felt himself justified in anticipating the most perfect unanimity in the present instance. A communication is made from the sovereign, that the most extensive military preparations were making on the coasts of France and Holland, and also that important discussions were pending between his majesty and the French government, the result of which was very uncertain. In such a situation, he could hardly believe himself justified in supposing that a difference of opinion could prevail as to the line of conduct proper or necessary to be adopted. In a partial consideration of the subject, he by no means wished to disguise from their lordships, indeed it was a point of which they must in general be well aware, namely, that there existed reasons for thinking that the state of certain of the French possessions abroad was such as might warrant or call for the preparations that were making by France, independent of any hostile designs which possibly might be harbored by her government; but they must also at the same time see, and feel, for the situation of their own country; and that, while discussions of the utmost importance are depending, they could not be justified in not taking those precautions, which the security and honor of the country, required. With respect to any detailed exposition of those discussions, he could hardly think, that at the present time any thing of the kind could with any shadow of propriety be expected from him. He conceived it sufficient to say in the present instance, that he saw no necessity for the discussion not terminating satisfactorily; at the same time it must be perfectly obvious to the house, that it was the duty of ministers to be prepared for the alternative. It was certainly the earnest wish of ministers to see the tranquility which subsisted between the two countries interrupted: but they at the same time hoped that nothing would be wanting on the part of the country to enable them to maintain that tranquility in a way consistent with the honor, the security, and the true interests of the British nation; the spirit, the energy, and the resources of which, he doubted not, would be successfully exerted on such an occasion as the present. Under these impressions he would no longer detain their lordships, but move an address to his majesty on the occasion of his most gracious message. The noble secretary of state then moved the address, which was couched in the usual form, echoing his majesty's message, and fraught with assurances of the cordial support of the house.
On the message being read from the Woolsock, and the question being put,
Earl Spencer rose, chiefly, if not entirely, for the purpose of signifying his full approbation of the proposition just now made by the noble secretary of state. He anticipated, with the noble lord, the most perfect unanimity on the occasion, and felt with him cordially as to the right line and system of conduct which was proper to be pursued on such a crisis as the present. He also felt, that in the relative situation of Great Britain and France, there existed circumstances that, under whatever degree of uncertainty, called for the measures at length resolved upon by his majesty's ministers. The present crisis in which this country was involved, he held to be of that importance and magnitude, as to render him confident that there was not a man in that house, or scarcely an individual in the country who would not join in offering to spill the last drop of their blood, or to spend their last shilling in support of its honor and its most essential interest: for his own part, after the uniform and decided opinions
he had so frequently given, as to the relative situation of the two countries, it could be little expected that a firm and vigorous system of conduct should not meet his full assent and approbation. He could not, however, at the same time avoid observing, that he should feel more satisfaction, if the noble secretary of state had, not only for the satisfaction of the house, but for that of the public and the country, explained a little fuller the situation of the moment, and adverted to those circumstances which have produced such a sudden and marked alteration in the tenor and complexion of his majesty's councils and measures. He would repeat, that his own opinions on these points had been long formed. He was perfectly satisfied, that a system of conduct like that now resolved upon by ministers, was that most likely to conduce to the preservation of peace, a wish in which all true friends of their country must unite. A system of firmness and vigor was much more likely to ensure the continuance of peace, than that line of conduct heretofore adopted by ministers. Indeed, in his opinion, the only chance that now remained for the preservation of that blessing, was the effect of the measures now proposed: of concession and attempts at soothing our late adversary, we had too much. Were the line of conduct adopted earlier, in all human probability no necessity for it would exist at the present moment. However, as matters stood, he hailed the first appearance of spirit and vigor in the national councils with joy and gladness, as the only means left for our salvation. He had at present nothing farther to offer, but upon an occasion of such great importance and magnitude, he could not give a silent vote, consistently with his feelings of duty, or the dictates of his conscience.
Lord Grenville said, he had but a few words to offer on the present occasion. He cordially agreed with what fell from his noble friend who spoke last; but, like him, the part he had always taken with respect to similar discussions, prevented him from giving a silent vote. He thought with his noble friend, that the adoption of the system now about to be acted upon, was the only one that could preserve the blessings of peace to the country. He was likewise of opinion that a system of firmness and dignity, if earlier acted upon, would have ensured the continuance of peace, and certainly have obviated the necessity of such an incipient system at present. It was, he was firmly convinced, only because such a system was not earlier adopted, that the continuance of peace was now questionable. However, its adoption even now, would afford to the country the best chance for the maintenance of that blessing; but at the same time, he had to observe, that the conduct of ministers in the present crisis should be such as to enable the country to feel and know it's real situation, by which means, if the injustice of our adversary rendered it necessary to call forth the full powers and resources of the country, they could be used with the greatest vigor and effect. The reasonings of that day were warranted by the experience of the last eighteen months; they had seen the consequences resulting from a system of concession and meanness, in which all their attempts at conciliation only elevated the arrogance and the pretensions of the French government. If there was any chance remaining for the preservation of peace, it would proceed from the measures now resorted to; at the same time, it was with regret he had to consider, that in consequence of the former conduct of ministers, if we were driven to the alternative of war, we should have to meet a state of war under great and many disadvantages. Cessions the most important and valuable had been made with a view to operations either of an offensive or defensive nature; these considerations should not withhold his concurrence from the present motion. On the contrary, he rejoiced at this first appearance of sound political wisdom, and vigorous determination on the part of ministers. He hoped such a system would be acted upon with due energy and perseverance. Upon the whole, the
motion has his hearty concurrence; and he was confident there could be no difference of opinion in that house on such an occasion. They were in the present instance simply called upon to concur in measures for strengthening the hands of the king with necessary powers; as a crisis wherein discussions of acknowledged importance and magnitude were pending, the result of which was known to be uncertain; they were called upon no further. His lordship concluded with expressing his hearty assent to the motion.
The earl of Mola, in expressing generally his concurrence in the motion, observed, that his support was rather qualified by the seeming backwardness in the noble secretary of state, to give that degree of explanation, which he thought necessary, and at the same time unexceptionable; there were of course certain reservations, and these proceeded chiefly upon the following grounds; First, they were by no means satisfied that the causes which induced ministers to come as they now did, did not exist even long before; the conduct of the French government in many respects was well known. They were also unsatisfied whether the crisis said to be now arrived might not have been prevented or obviated, if earlier taken up, and the attention of parliament called thereto. At the close of the last session, no serious apprehensions from our late enemies were declaredly entertained by ministers, enough, notwithstanding those declarations they thought it necessary to propose an increase of our establishment. At that time every thing was doing or done in France, as fully as at the present moment when such serious apprehensions seemed to be entertained. They should be given to understand at least what it was that had thrown such a new colour on the pretensions of the enemy; what change there was in the situation of France, or in the tone held by its ruler. Some intimation of these would at least be given, in order to enable them to judge of the extent of the proceedings now going on. Perhaps to a certain degree these explanations might be declined, on the ground that speaking too fully out might give umbrage to the ruler of France. Umbrage to that new Hannibal, who has sworn on the altars of infatiable ambition, an eternal enmity to this country! He would ask, has this man never shown any disposition to induce unfavorable sentiments and conduct, on the part of others against this country? After expatiating some time on the manifest disposition of the first consul of France against this country, he contended, that we should place ourselves on the defensive, but in a dignified attitude; that we should be prepared for the worst; that we should betray no marks whatever of despondence or dismay, but come forward manfully, and shew ourselves not afraid of the result of the alternative of war. A genuine and useful spirit should be shown by our government, and not an empty parade of valor; for if the first consul had advanced so far in his system, as avowedly to render such precautionary measures necessary on the part of the government, he had lost all hope of its stopping there: their conduct in such case should be: ..., as in effect to appeal to the sense of the French nation against the ambition and injustice of its ruler, to let them fairly see and decide, whether, in consequence of the headstrong passion of one man, they would be willing again to plunge in all the calamities of war. The effect of such a line of conduct, if any thing of that kind could, would be to restrain the ambition of the first consul, and to induce him seriously to pause before he should proceed to extremities. A decided tone and vigorous system of policy on our parts, would more than any other be likely to prevent hostilities between the two countries. Such, in fact, as would have the effect, comparing little things to great, of preventing a quarrel between any two manly Englishmen. "On such terms I should wish to remain at peace; but set your foot on such place, and I shall consider it as the signal for instant war!" Such a mode would best conduce to the preservation of peace, even with a country governed by the most

d sootie ruler. With respect to any important objects in a train of negotiation, he confessed it might be improper now to inquire; but he hoped that information respecting those would, as soon as practicable, be laid before the house, as the people should, as soon as possible, be apprized of their real situation. Considering the subject in another point of view, and urging the policy of vigorous preparation, his lordship observed, that we should not calculate upon the attempts of Bonaparte, according to the principles or motives of conduct which actuate any other man.
We should make up our minds, as to the probability at least, of attempts upon this country; but for these we should be prepared---we should look the danger full in the face, and more, we should let our adversaries know that we are so determined. Their boast, that England cannot contend single-handed against France, should not go unnoticed, whatever purposes they might have against us was perhaps when we were encumbered with what they would call assistance. But how stood the fact? It was, that when we were single handed with France we were always successful, and of this he thought his noble friends near him (Lords Nelson and Hutchinson) afforded a good practical illustration. But above all, our adversaries should be made to understand, that if contending with them, in this country, we most confidently looked for signal and decisive success. In such a possible contingency, the safety of the capital should be especially looked to. We should not talk of the impracticability of invasion: we should consider the extent of coast possessed by us, as well as the character of the adversary we had to contend with. Therefore, what was possible was practicable, and what was practicable we should consider likely to be attempted. We should consider that in such a contest, we should be playing our last stake. Such a contest should not be managed under a common place system, or official practice of war---if so, we were lost indeed! but the strength, the resources, the energies of the people and the country, should be called forth and fairly brought into action. The first object of the enemy in a descent, would doubtless be the capital; its security should be first looked to. A great and powerful army should be stationed between it and the coast; this, he would wish to be understood, and so circumstanced, he was of opinion, the officer commanding the British force ought to lose his head, if he did not [so we understand his lordship] come to an action with the enemy before they reached the capital. In such a crisis, the destruction of one army ought to be risked against that of the other. After dwelling upon these points, and urging the necessity of securing the capital, especially from attack, which among other ill effects, the temporary elevation it might give to the few disaffected spirits, should be guarded against. He again urged the superior policy of vigorous preparations, and a determination to be prepared for the worst, and above all, to assume that tone and attitude which should convince the enemy that no invader that should set his foot in this country, should be suffered to return to tell of his fate.
The earl of Westmoreland made a few observations upon the general subject. He contended that Great-Britain was of herself amply capable of asserting her honor, maintaining her dominions, and preserving her independence. In such a contest she needed no ally. Let republics court the alliance, or unite themselves to the Great Nation; the kingdom of Great-Britain under the auspices of its sovereign, aided by the spirit and resources of its people, would stand alone, and in a dignified attitude. It was then unnecessary, as well as obviously improper, to enter into the discussion of certain points adverted to by the noble earl, though in another point of view, the forbearance of that noble lord to enquire was highly entitled to approbation. He trusted that due confidence would be placed in numbers on the present occasion, as it was but fair to
deem of them, that they would not rashly throw away those blessings of which they so greatly exerted themselves to attain and secure. He could assure his noble friends, that his majesty's ministers were as anxious for the preservation of those blessings as any men possibly could be.
Lord Auckland followed on the same side. He expressed his conviction that the steps lately adopted, were not unadvisedly taken, and that no with whatever was entertained by ministers to plunge the country again into the calamities of war. He adverted to the colossal strength of France, and to the great extent of her continental possessions or influence, and scouted the principle advanced on the part of France, that Great-Britain had no right to interfere in the concerns of the continent. There were several instances, as illustrated by his lordship in argument, where the interference would be not only justifiable, but laudable. After commenting some time on the prosperous situation and circumstances of this country, and her ability, in every point of view, successfully to cope with France, his lordship adverted particularly to the financial concerns of England, which, he observed, it was of late so much the practice to depreciate in France: it was to evince to the world, and to that country in particular, the unprecedented prosperous financial situation of this country, that he moved for the various accounts which were then before the house. To establish the positions adverted to, the noble lord entered into a variety of financial calculations, from which he deduced, that the country now possessed, after the discharge of debt, an income of not less than seventeen millions a year. This income, in consequence of various operations, was increasing from day to day; that a rapid progress was making in the liquidation of debt. Added to these considerations was the immense territorial possessions of Great-Britain, particularly in the East-Indies, and which naturally increased the magnitude of her strength and resources. These were leading and important facts, which his lordship observed, could not be too generally known, and with a reference to that publicity, he originally proposed the discussions he alluded to.
After a few words in explanation between lords Moira and Auckland, the question was put, the address was voted nem. diff. and the lords, with white wands, ordered to wait upon his majesty respecting the same. Their lordships then adjourned till to-morrow.
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Richmond, March 23. 1803.
DR. LOZARUS,
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
TAKES this opportunity of returning his great-ful acknowledgments to the public, for the flattering encouragement he has met with during a residence of upwards of two years in this city. The number of persons in Richmond who have been relieved by his Antiphlogistic Patent Stomach Cordial, can well attest the utility of this invaluable medicine.
He also informs the public, that he has obtained a PATENT from the United States . For the benefit of the Public, therefore, he has reduced the price from Two dollars to Seven Shillings and Sixpence per bottle.
PATENT
ANTI' PHLOG'ISTON
LI' CORDIAL
CORDIAL.
WHICH cures every internal disease; recommended for all complaints at the stomach and bowels, corrects bile, particularly relieving all cholicky pains in the intestines. This medicine should ever be in the possession of those men who work in poisonous paint, such as white lead, verdigris, &c. As it is well known that the effluvia of those pernicious particles, lodges at the coat of the stomach, and cause acute pains and gripings. A wine glass-full of this cordial will give immediate relief. This cordial will prevent weak stomachs from being chilled. It will give relief in gouty attacks of the stomach, and other internal parts. It will restore appetite, relieve griping pains attended with purging. It revives the strength and spirits. Its great efficacy is in promoting digestion, by strengthening the stomach and bowels. It is of the greatest use in traveling. Taking a wine glass of it in the morning, fasting, as it is an excellent stomachic and carminative. It is also a certain prevention against taking the ague and fever, or any malignant fevers. This cordial may be given to infants a month old, if troubled with wind and cholicky, giving a half tea spoonful. It is an excellent medicine for women in the early state of pregnancy, taking a wine glass at any time. What makes this medicine valuable is, that persons need never be under an apprehension of taking too much. It may be taken at all times. This cordial is pleasant to take, and has a very agreeable taste. This cordial is not like foreign patent medicines that are daily advertised for sale, which most of them are counterfeited; and those that are not counterfeited, have lost their virtue, by being old and a long time prepared, which is not the case with this cordial. It is fresh prepared when wanting, and certificates produced of its efficacy from people of the city of Richmond, and other parts of Virginia. Three bottles of this cordial will cure the dysentery. It is an excellent medicine to take after hard drinking. It is also a very valuable medicine to take to tea, as it will cure tea sickness. This cordial has worked wonders to persons afflicted with allumatic complaints, as it causes a free passage to the whole internal frame. Families should ever be in possession of this invaluable cordial. By making use of it, according to the above directions, they will need no application to doctors for any internal disease. The doctor is of opinion that, by making use of this cordial freely in sickly months, persons will be prevented from taking the yellow fever, as it invigorates the nerves, gives a healthy motion to the fluids, and elevates the mind. Persons taking this medicine may eat or drink whatever they please, and can go out at any time after their business, need never be under apprehensions of taking cold.
N. B. The doctor continues curing the Rheumatism, acute, or chronic. He also has for sale his OPODELDOK CORDIAL, and DROPS, that cure the rheumatism acute or chronic, for persons living at a distance by which they may cure themselves. He cures the scurvy in the mouth, and cleans the teeth. He has for sale his wonderful Paste and tincture, so astonishingly successful in curing the scurvy, and which renders the breath at all times sweet and agreeable. He also has for sale a cosmetic, which is a beautifier to the skin for Ladies, takes off pimples and freckles from the face, and cures ringworms.
Doctor Lozarus's Cough Drops, and Corn Plasters prepared only by himself, which eradicate corns on the feet and toes. An infallible remedy for destroying worms in persons of every age and description. An incomparable ointment for the piles. The wonderful eyewater which cures inflammation in the eyes. All kind of medicine ready prepared for private families, with printed directions how to use them for every disease incident to the human body.
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Richmond, April 27th. 1803. 3m w 3.
TO RENT,
AND possession given the first of next month the upper part of the house occupied by the subscribers, in which there are five convenient rooms, together with a good kitchen and stable for three horses. There is a well of water in the yard.
Apply to
THOMAS AND AMOS LADD.
Richmond, April, 2d. 1803. tf.
WILLIAM MACAY,
CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER,
MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND,
TAKES this method to inform the public, that he has just received by a late arrival from Europe, a large and general assortment of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES. Among which are elegant repeating watches, lady's gold do. Also an elegant assortment of seals, keys, chains, &c. He has likewise a few good CLOCKS for sale. All of which he offers to dispose of on as reasonable terms for cash, as they can be purchased in any part of the United States.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for the liberal encouragement he has met with since his residence in this city.
*** Clocks and watches repaired on the shortest notice.
May 6. 1803.
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RICHMOND MILLS.
THE public are hereby respectfully informed, that we shall continue to furnish Meal and Hominy for next quarter at the same prices as the last, viz. for Meal per bushel of 50 lbs. 3s. 6d. Hominy per bushel of 50 lbs. 3s. 3d. And they are requested to take notice, that the articles will only be delivered hereafter to tickets which may be had at our counting house.
T. RUTHERFORD & Co.
March 31st. 1803.
THE MANCHESTER MILLS.
ARE now offered on LEASE, for 3, 5, or 7 years. The superior advantages which they possess over any other mills in the neighbourhood of Richmond are too evident to require comment. For terms, apply to Mr. Samuel Jones, or to
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Richmond, April 19, 1803.
6t. '1.
BURR MILL-STONE
MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES, and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business in Baltimore, Petersburg, and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe County; or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
Richmond, Jan. 10th 1803.
(tf.)
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AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
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