Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-12-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
XVIIth Year.]
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[No. 1718.]
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1809.
[12 1/2 Cents Single.]
FOR SALE BY D. McLAUGHLIN. In the Lower Tenement of Col. Mayo's Building, Genuine Herabaceous BITTERS, MADE SOLELY BY James Gartland, No. 73, North Second street, Philadelphia.
TO prevent or cure Fevers, Bilious and Bowel complaints. Head Aches, loss of appetite, costiveness, melancholy, &c. USE. If your body be regular take 3 tea-spoons full of the bitters in a tea cup full of cold water, morning and night; and a little in the course of the day, in any drink you are accustomed to take.
If two Laxative—Take the bitters in camomile tea, with a few drops of the spirit of lavender.
If Costive—Increase the quantity of the bitters.
Moderate eating and drinking, with these rules, will prevent fevers.
In case of attack—Take a vomit of strong camomile tea, and drink freely of weak camomile to work it off, after which drink freely of the bitters in camomile tea, and it will carry off the fever by perspiration, but if the body be debilitated previous thereto, add some good red wine, brandy or Geneva. All new liquors are pernicious.
The red bitters may be used with red wines and brandy. The yellow with white wines or other liquors. Both have the same effect.
Taking these bitters so as to keep the body regular, will prevent or cure the other complaints.
Its valuable effects on the human frame may be ascertained by any person who will take a solid inch of fresh killed beef and immerse it in a glass of the bitters for about two hours, expose it afterwards in the shade, under heat, air, dew and rain, and no putrefaction will ensue—hence it may be safely taken by both sexes. This experiment the proprietor made in the dog-days when Fahrenheit's Thermometer had been several days about 90 degrees—and it defies Chemistry to be most extensive scale to be able to decompose it, or ascertain thereby, its several component parts or ingredients, therefore no imposition under that head can take place.
Price 50 cents per bottle, and 6 cents will be allowed on returning the bottle and label.
HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE, An Ointment for the exculpation of BOGS.
USE. Clean your Bedsteads well, rub the underneath and inside, the mortises, the tenons and every crevice with the ointment—also 2 or 3 inches of the feet next the floor, this will prevent them creeping up. If too thick heat the bottle.
If going to ride, rub a few drops to your horse's ears it will prevent him being annoyed in that tender part by flies of any description, and will thereby tend to keep him cheerful on the journey.
If mixed with green paint made or raw oil and laid on your bed chamber or ceiling, it will prevent flies or musquitoes resting thereon.
Price 25 cents.
Likewise a LIQUID BLACKING prepared on oil that will nourish and preserve the leather in Gentlemen's boots and shoes. Price 25 cents.
The Alcoholic Acid,
For eradicating all stains from Boot-Tops. And preserving their original colour in all cases, without injury to the Leather.
USE. Shake the bottle well, pour some on a saucer, wet the Boot-Tops with a sponge, dipped in water; while wet, rub the Acid very hard on with a piece of white flannel, rolled hard in your hand, repeating it till all the stains disappear—then sponge off the composition with clean water, and wipe it with your sponge, dry them by the fire or sun. Those who like them glossy, when about dry, must rub them with a piece of clean flannel.
Prepared only by JAMES GARTLAND, No. 73 North Second street, Philadelphia. Sold, wholesale and retail, by him, and retained by most of the principal Boot Makers. Price in bottles 50 cents each, and in quarter pints at 25 cents.
It will have the same effect on Saddles and Bridles.
17 th Country Orders executed on the shortest notice.
I HEREBY inform my friends and the public, that I intend to continue school at my father's house, in the Forks of Haver, where board and teaching those of my own sex only will be at the moderate price of twenty pounds a year as formerly. Reading, writing, arithmetic, long and grammar, geography, needle work, painting, &c. are taught.
DECORAH MARTIN, December 23d, 1809. W.B.
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FOR THE ARGUS.
The rupture between R. Smith and F. Jackson considered.
The correspondence between Mr Robert Smith, the Secretary of State, for the American government, and Mr Jackson, the British minister, has excited much solicitude, and will be the occasion of much more. Certain important matters were so clearly exhibited, that a rupture was not necessary, to show that Mr. Jackson's mission was not likely to produce any benefit. He expressly declared that the British government would not revoke their orders in council without substituting something else of equal import. Now, as the matters of dispute related chiefly to the consequences of those orders, and as the American government, as well as people, were determined not to submit to them, there was no occasion either for correspondence or quarrel between the ministers—nor can it be explained for what purpose the British minister expressed himself upon our government with such pertinacious effrontery. He had nothing else to do but to devote his individual time and talents to a correspondence not likely to produce any national benefit; or indeed any other consequence, than to amuse himself and friends.
Mr R. Smith, as soon as he discovered the real drift of Mr. Canning's messenger, (for he certainly deserves not the name of minister) having no time for jokes—jest—puns—squibs and quibbles, refused to hold any other intercourse with him, except on paper. It was not long before Mr Jackson exhibited himself in full, and Mr Smith availed himself of the occasions afforded by the correspondence, of stopping all further intercourse of any sort.
As respects Jackson's individual self, this may be of some consequence—out as respects the American and British government or people, it does not afford the smallest cause for complaint or regret—because it was previously known from Jackson himself that he disclaimed the arrangements made with Mr. Erskine—and that he was not authorised to offer any thing in lieu, which the American government would be likely to accept.
These facts seem to be well understood; then let us ask, where is the disadvantage of the rupture? It will require no more time for the British government to send a minister of better manners, than to digest better or more acceptable instructions—and if they are determined to make no change as to the objects of the mission and dispute, why then, they need not send a minister, or an agent, of any sort.—Mr. Erskine understood the temper of this country as well as the interest of his own nation, and whether he acted with or against his instructions, it will after a while, be found that the arrangements made by him, were as favorable as will be obtained by any successor, even tho' Chatham or Fox could rise from the grave, and perform the functions.
AN AMERICAN. P. S. If this short view be a correct one, will it not prove that the adherents of Mr. Jackson are in their hearts British subjects? that they are ready not only to submit to the orders of council, but to the most abject submission?
FROM THE N. Y. PUBLIC ADVERTISER.
Vermont manufactures.—As we are interested in every thing relative to the products and internal resources of our country, and as the immediate vicinity of Vermont to this state claims no little share of our attention, it will be of use to us in recording an extract, from the report of a committee on the state of manufactures.
Montpelier, Nov. 7. Your committee, to whom the resolution was referred, respectfully submit the accompanying report.
JACOB GATLING, for committee.
REPORT. Counties, Cotton & Linen. Woolen. Cloth, Paper's works
   Counties, Cotton & Linen. Woolen. Cloth, Paper's works     Bennington, No Yds. No Yds. No Yds. No Yds.   Windham, 84,100 62,900 11   Rutland, 120,600 100,000 24   Windsor, 170,000 143,040 26   Adams, 209,090 132,013 34   Orange, 125,600 107,200 15   Chittenden, 177,000 177,000 19   Caledonia, 128,600 110,000 8   Franklin, 135,000 110,000 12   Otsego, 31,600 40,400 6   Essex and Grand Isle 33,000 50,000 4   28,960 27,860 8   Amount, 1,305,550 1,042,445 162  
The respective counties also furnish 135 carding machines, 18 furnaces, and 26 forges, all of which are in an active state of progression.
REMARKS.
The above statement (Forges and furnaces excepted) exhibit a view of household manufactures only, which is the result of information your committee have been able to obtain. In the above statement of cloth may be added that of hosiery, and almost every article usually made from wool, cotton or flax, which to an extent nearly sufficient for the common use of families, is manufactured in this state. It is also believed, by your committee, that larger quantities of bar iron and hollow ware are manufactured annually than are sufficient to supply the inhabitants of this state: there are also seven paper mills, which in addition to supplying our
FOR THE ARGUS.
The rupture between R. Smith and F. Jackson considered.
own citizens with paper, make very large quantities of that article for exportation. There are likewise four establishments for manufacturing cotton and woolen goods in their various branches, which, though in their infancy, promise to be useful, both to the owners and the public. The cooperage at Stafford likewise bids fair to yield a large supply of the important articles of copperas and vitriols. The marble factory, at Marlinton, yields annually a very large quantity of marble in various kinds very little if any inferior to that which is imported from foreign countries, and promises to be profitable to the owners. The furnace and forge at Vergennes, which are included in the above statement, have been erected by a company from Boston. The furnace has been in blast for some time, and is said to yield from sixty to seventy hundred weight of iron each twenty-four hours. The force is calculated for eight fires solely for refining iron, all which fires it is expected will be ready to commence business in a few weeks. The owners of these works have it in contemplation to extend them to the manufacturing of steel, and ironmongery in its various branches. There is also a slitting mill at Vergennes and one at Fairhaven, where the rolling and slitting of iron is carried on, to a large extent, and it is believed with handsome profits to the owners. Your committee will only observe further, that, omitting to enumerate the various other branches of mechanical business, which it is believed is carried on in this state, and progressing sufficiently for the consumption of the citizens; that the foregoing presents a general view of the manufactures of this state, in as correct a manner as the time and means allotted them would enable them to prepare.
[BY AUTHORITY.]
AN ACT Supplemental to an act, entitled "An act extending the right of suffrage in the Indiana territory, and for other purposes."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the governor of the Indiana territory for the time being, be, and is hereby authorised and empowered to apportion the representatives among the several counties in said territory as he shall think proper, having regard to the numbers limited in the fourth section of the act to which this is a supplement, and to issue his writ for the election of such representatives agreeably to the apportionment which he may make at such time as he shall deem most convenient for the citizens of the several counties in said territory.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so soon as the legislature of said territory shall be convened, the number of representatives in each county thereof, shall be regulated by the General Assembly.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That when any vacancy shall occur in the legislative council, by death, resignation or removal from office, or when from either of said causes there shall be no delegate from said territory to the Congress of the United States, the governor shall in either case be authorised to issue his proclamation, directing an election to be held to supply such vacancy according to law.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate pro tempore.
December 15, 1809. APPROVED JAMES MADISON.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at this Office the eighth edition making near twenty thousand copies already sold, of the Life of
George Washington.
A Life how useful to his country led! How lovel'd, while living!—how rever'd, now dead! Ye living Sires! with pleasure all attend, And read the History of your Glorious Friend! Lisp! lisp his name, ye Children yet unborn! And with like deeds, your own bright lives adorn.
BY THE REV. M. L. WEEMS, Formerly Clergyman of Mount Vernon Parish, and intimate with the grey-haired veterans of the last century, who were the playmates and companions of the great Washington from his childhood.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at Samuel Pleasants, Jr's Printing Office, between the Bell Tavern and the Market-bridge, Richmond:
The Virginia Almanac, FOR THE YEAR
1810,
Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond; By BENJAMIN DATES.
FOR THE ARGUS.
MANUFACTORY OF ARMS.
AN ENQUIRY INTO THE MOST POLITICAL, ECONOMICAL AND CERTAIN MODES OF OBTAINING ARMS CALCULATED TO MEET THE WISHES OF THE PEOPLE AS WELL AS THE DESIGNS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
The public manufactory of arms has already engaged so much attention, that strong reasons ought to exist before an attempt should be made, to excite solicitude upon any new matters or propositions. Sensible of this, I have deliberately reflected upon what I am now about to say; but before I proceed, I deem it necessary to premise—That it is not less the right than the duty of every citizen of a free government, to promulgate his opinions relating to public affairs, whenever he can afford information, which otherwise might not be given, and for the want of which injury might be sustained. This right and duty I am now about to exercise and shall be cautious not to impose more upon the reader's patience, than may be necessary to impart what I know and believe to be conducive to public utility.
Having often reflected on the best means of carrying into effect the patriotic wishes which relate to this subject, and comparing my experience as well as reflections, with the modes heretofore produced, I have formed a variety of objections to those modes. Some of which I will now endeavour to unfold.
My objections are as follows:  1. To the Situation.  2. To the enormous, expensive and useless buildings.  3. To the complicated and useless machinery.  4. To the manner of dividing the parts.  5. To the modes of procuring gun-sculls.  6. To the expense of management. 
Before I examine and demonstrate my reasons for these objections, I will confess that the whole may be obviated by direct contracts to obtain arms from individuals. Such contracts may be made either of the two following modes. With persons, who will undertake to make the arms where they choose, or to connect with the contract, the buildings, with all the tools, utensils and component parts upon terms, just and reasonable between the parties.
If a contract of the first description should be made, it ought to embrace the tools and component parts: If of the second, the public agents would have no more to do than to see that the contract was faithfully executed, and to receive and dispose of the arms according to the will of the Legislature. I shall not hesitate to advance to say that the reflections bestowed upon the subject, induce me to recommend, the adoption of one or the other of these propositions. If the first shall be preferred, the buildings may be rented or sold to manufacturers. In this there will be no difficulty, because they are well adapted for various pursuits.
The arguments, which I shall offer to support my various objections, will also support the policy of adopting the first of the foregoing propositions. I shall now proceed to bestow upon those objections such illustration as will enable the reader, not only to comprehend my own reasons but without much trouble to form satisfactory determinations for himself.
OBJECTION THE FIRST, RELATES TO THE SITUATION.
In support of this objection I shall offer several reasons. First, because it is so circumcribed by private property and other impediments that there is not room to appropriate ground for suitable houses, gardens, &c. for the persons employed in the works. This, upon slight reflection will strike every one with obvious force. Were it otherwise, and each workman was provided with domestic comforts, he would feel a local attachment to the place, & the diminution of expense proceeding from this cause alone, would justify and induce him, to reduce the prices of his labor. Secondly; the armory being now within the jurisdiction of the City of Richmond and subject to its police, the workmen are the only exposed to ignominious and injurious duties and regulations, from which in a situation properly chosen, they would be exempt. Thirdly, In the present situation, the public interest is more exposed, and consequently the public design more liable to be obstructed by fire, from external as well as internal causes, than would be the case if it was remote from other buildings.—This is a serious objection, evincing constant and increasing danger, not a little heightened by the residence of a number of families within the buildings. If there had been sufficient scope to rent comfortable dwellings for the workmen there would be no other danger of fire except what might arise in the proper pursuits of business. Fourthly,
the workmen being, subject a pay low prices for provisions, fuel, and rent or for boarding with those who do pay those prices will not be satisfied with the same allowance for their work, which they would be content to receive where they could enjoy those gratifications which I have alluded. Fifthly; The workmen are frequently allured from their business by various inducements, afforded by a Town. Some will acquire bad habits—become indolent, impair their health and facilities, get bad examples, and disturb the useful occupations of others. Sixthly; The public interest, is exposed to unexpected expeditions of an enemy. The City of Richmond is so near to and so much connected with the Ocean by means of James River, that an enterprising party within forty eight hours after entering the Cape, might destroy the armory.
I might dilate more extensively upon all these reasons, but having said enough to bring them into consideration, I have no doubt that they will be properly appreciated.
A public institution of this sort, ought to be established, in the interior of the country, in a situation where the air and water were pure and good, where the soil was fertile, and where the adjacent country abounded with provisions and the necessary of life, connected with a sufficient portion of land to afford convenient dwellings and ground for culinary purposes, to fuel &c. remain from the danger of invasion, and the numerous evils incident to a populous and commercial City.
OBJECTION THE SECOND, relates to the enormous size and useless extent of the buildings.
Were it possible to repair the mischief which have been sustained by the commonwealth, in relation to the buildings which now exist, I should consider no devotion of time or trouble too great for the duty, and of my impressions upon this subject, an opinion may be formed from what here follows.
A Building for the purposes of smith's forges, necessary machinery, filing and stocking rooms, may be either of one or two stories, to be determined by the extent of ground and the expense of building. It might be built of stone, brick or wood, the two first would be most secure against fire, and should be preferred. It should afford space to admit of fires and vices on each side with an intermediate passage or space.
If the building should be of two stories, the forges might be in the first; the filing and stocking rooms in the second. I should prefer a single story, because in all respects it would be more convenient for workmen.
The entire cost of all the buildings such as I describe as well the machinery necessary for grinding, boring, polishing, &c., ought not to exceed from 5 to $8000.
This opinion is formed both from considerable reflection, and an estimation of other works for the same purposes, which I will here notice.
The first, to which I shall allude, was established in the early part of the revolutionary war, near the town of Fredericksburg. This house, after the war, was converted into an Academy. The form of this building corresponds with what I have described.
The second, was erected by Mr. James Hunter at his works, about two miles above Fredericksburg, and was of the same or similar form.
The third, now exists at Harper's Ferry, and belongs to the United States. These works are of a similar form.
The fourth and last which I shall notice, are some temporary buildings in the county of Culpeper, erected for the purpose of carrying into effect, a contract made by some private persons, with the United States. Having never seen either of the two last I can only speak from the information of others.
The works at Harper's Ferry are so plain, convenient and simple, that the salaries paid for management to the Superintendent and his assistants do not much, if anything exceed $1200.
The works at Culpeper may be estimated from the following facts. They were erected to enable certain persons to execute a contract, for a quantity of arms, with the United States, for which when completed, they are entitled to receive $10.75 each stand. Considering the price and the huge remaining value of the buildings after completing the contract, it may be concluded that the buildings have not cost much. I have been informed that they have not cost more than $1000—and from the premises am convinced that their cost has not much exceeded that sum. Besides: the contractors get very satisfactory profit, between the price allowed by the United States $10.75 and the cost of each musket.
These facts shew that contractors even without the advantage of works or buildings, can afford to deliver good arms at $10.75 each and save a considerable profit.

were this not the case I should infer it from other data, which I will now proceed to exhibit and unfold.  Barrels prepared for stocking and warranted, may be obtained by contract for by less than $ 2 50  A Lock complete and warranted for less than 2 50  Stock and Stocking for less than 1 50  Bayonet, ramrod and mounting, not exceeding 1 50  8 00
An attentive and prudent man might, in an establishment of some duration reduce the cost of these parts, at least one dollar, leaving for cost $ 7 00
Now, whether we take the highest or the lowest rates it will show that a contract to furnish arms at $ 10 75 affords prospects of satisfactory profit, and such as would allow the contractors to erect temporary buildings.
From these data I infer, that the public buildings are not only inconvenient in form, but afford no advantage in the construction of arms, equal to the expense of management alone, without regard to their cost, their annual repairs, their actual value, and the annual sum paid for the use of water.
According to these facts it appears that the public have sustained irreparable loss in constructing and carrying on their designs at the present works. So inconvenient and expensive are they in the manner alluded to, that according to my views arms may be made much cheaper, by abandoning the present buildings, and erecting new ones of proper form and propriety, than by pursuing the business as heretofore. This opinion will be further supported by the illustration yet to be given to the other objections.
"OBJECTION THE THIRD," relates to the complicated and useless machinery.
So much has been published relating to machinery, that an extensive illustration upon this point will not be necessary. The loss already sustained may be estimated from what follows.
Payment heretofore made to the workmen, about $ 34 000  Materials heretofore used, sup-posed 13,000  Wages of superintendent 20 000  $ 66 000
The Machinery, except some late repairs, is far advanced in a state of decay. So that if the same plan be pursued a very large sum will be soon required to replace that which, very soon, will be useless. The real value of the workmanship of the old machinery has been ascertained by three persons appointed by the executive. Taking a medium of their opinions, it appears that the workmanship was not worth more than one third part of the money actually paid. So that, if we rely upon their valuation, the new machinery exclusive of materials, will cost above $ 11 000. But the enquiries which I have made satisfy me that similar works may be erected for about 7 or $ 8000, and that all the works really necessary may be done for less than half the smallest sum.
To these estimates of losses I ought to add the annual sum paid to the James River company for water, which I believe is $ 1250 a year. A reasonable percentage in such parts of the cost of the buildings as are necessary for machinery, this may be estimated at least to 5000 dollars a year.
Thus I show irreparable losses in regard to the machinery of more than $ 100,000. And still I do not apprehend that similar extraneous work will be again countenanced by the public authorities, yet I cannot approve any system which departs from those rules of simplicity and economy which suit the temper as well the asseverations of the people.
Objection the fourth, relates to the manner of dividing the workmanship of the component parts of arms.
I do not know how many divisions of labor are now adopted, in executing the work. They are numerous and increase the expense as well as trouble and risk; because after a workman forges and delivers particular parts and receives payment, even though the flier, polisher, stocker or finisher should discover defects, there will be no redress, except in the case of barrels.
In order to lessen the trouble as well as risk of receiving bad work, I would recommend the parts to be divided as follows.
Workmen associated with each other to deliver barrels complete. Other workmen associated in like manner to deliver locks complete. Others to deliver entire sets of mounting. Others bayonets. In regard to stocking, association is necessary.
If this or a similar mode should be adopted, the execution of the work would be more certain, more faithful, and the duties of the officers would be greatly diminished. These things would authorize a diminution of expense in the management. Objection the fifth, relates to the mode of obtaining gun scalps.
This has been in some degree explained by the recommendation of getting barrels completely prepared and proved. If this should not be adopted, then there will remain two other modes. The first, by contracting with iron-masters for scalps properly drawn; which may be done for a small advance on the usual price of iron; the other, by erecting a forge, convenient to the works, and preparing the scalps as the iron is refined.
This has been formerly mentioned by me in a public print, and corresponds with the recommendation of the governor upon this subject. There has also been published, by Mr. John Strode, some correct ideas relating to the proper manner of making gun-scalps. I refer to that publication.
If gun scalps should be made by skillful workmen, when the iron is refined in the forge, where the native quality is good, no more than two or three in a hundred would burst. But should the same workmen draw the iron into bars and these bars should be drawn into scalps, impure or unrefined particles being dispersed through the bars, a much greater quantity will be destroyed in the proofs, and even those that escape will deserve less countenance, than if properly prepared at the forge. This has been fully illustrated by Mr. John Strode, and may be demonstrated, by the destruction of barrels, at the armory during the present year.
To give employment to the trip hammer, it is necessary to procure the iron in bars, drawn to a particular size and form (gun-scalps could be as easily drawn and would cost no more). The bar iron is cut into proper weights by the aid of machinery, then heated and drawn at the trip hammer. The scalps thus made cost much more and are worth much less, when made, than those made at a forge.
Such have been, and will be the injurious consequences, of giving employment to the trip hammer, and no art, care or labor can prevent it. I make these assertions in the fullest confidence that no man of candor and common sense will pretend to contradict them. It is true that the barrel welders, are now chargeable with the barrels that burst; but suppose that twenty in a hundred burst, and the welders should pay forty dollars for these burst barrels, is it not likely that they will make up their loss, by the price in those that stand the proof, and of course, that in getting a hundred good barrels, the state will pay or lose forty dollars more than would be paid, if good warranted gun-scalps were procured in the first instance from the iron masters?
The situation between the present works and the river is well adapted for the erection of a forge, the water now wasting being sufficient for the purpose; but before this plan is adopted, it ought to be recollected that the pig iron to supply the forge must be obtained by contract with individual owners; that none but metal of the purest and most malleable quality will do; and that the owners of such may either exact very high prices or refuse to sell their metal in that state; that the coal for the forge must be made of wood, and, that therefore the supply may be uncertain, because the superintendent must depend upon purchasing; and it must be brought from considerable distances.
But if such a forge was situated at a place properly selected, the cost would cost but little more than the expense of cutting, burning and hauling. A forge erected at the armory, tho' practicable, and great to be preferred to the present mode of getting scalps, falls far short of an establishment in a proper situation, one convenient to fuel, iron, &c.
Objection the sixth, relates to the expense of management.
In this case I do not mean to say that the duties performed by the present officers, considering their expenses for house rent and other necessaries to support their families, are too high. From the extent and unfitness of the buildings, and the manner of dividing the work, the officers have much more constant and complicated duties to perform, than would be necessary in works conducted according to the modes already herein recommended. Let those changes be made, and then the receipts from one and the delivery to another, might be performed at fixed times, without intermediate risks and with ease. The expenses of management might therefore be greatly diminished.
I am told that the expense of conducting the works at Harper's Ferry, where a greater quantity of arms are manufactured, do not exceed $ 1200, a year, while in the public armory of Virginia, the management alone, costs about $ 5000 a year. This is a wide difference and deserves a remedy! I cannot state the expenses of conducting the public works at Fredericksburg during the war, but know well that the management of Hunter's works did not exceed $ 1000 a year, altho' there were employed, ten wagons and teams, two mills, a forge, a furnace, a slitting mill, an armory and many other branches of business all requiring about five hundred hands. These were superintended by a manager, two clerks, and some overseers.
I admit that a forge may be erected for about $ 2000, that the water is now wasted, and that it is more prudent to adopt this mode of making scalps than to make them under the trip hammer from common bar iron. But before this mode is adopted I hope what has been said, as well as what I am about to say, will be considered.
A complete set of works suitable for making arms, may be erected for less than half as much money, as will create a capital to raise as much interest as will pay the James River company their annual demand for water. The two wings of the armory with parts of the uniting buildings, are well calculated for manufacturing of wheat, spinning, weaving, &c. and persons inclined to engage in these or such pursuits would find great advantages in renting or purchasing. I can assert that some persons are willing to take these works for a number of years, and not only contract to allow for them a moderate sum, but will make payment of the rent if required in arms. They would also deliver other arms upon contracts at the price allowed by the United States, $ 10 75.
If I am not mistaken in the last suggestion, the public interest will be greatly promoted by adopting this mode, in preference to that heretofore pursued, because then, the Legislature might know the quantity of arms to be expected for their annual appropriations.
Having thus exhibited and supported my objections to the existing modes of procuring arms, without design to injure or serve any individual in existence, I shall further add that an equality of rights and privileges are certainly due to the citizens of all parts of the state, and therefore, I would recommend that the money annually appropriated for making arms, should be divided into several allotments, and that contracts should be given to those who would furnish arms to be made in particular districts, who would offer the most favorable proposals, provided they should not cost more than the price allowed in contracts by the United States and to be altogether executed in situations contiguous to the sea or the navigable parts of the rivers.
By such an allotment the important art of making fire arms, would be disseminated throughout the State, the people would be benefited by the expenditure of their own money, and a laudable emulation might be excited among the different contractors as well as among the work men, and in case of a war they would be secure from immediate danger.
Fifty thousand dollars thus appropriated ought to insure muskets of the best quality at ten dollars each and leave a reasonable profit to the makers, and this I infer because the separate parts may be obtained in separate contracts as not to exceed $ 8 dollars for each musket.
Another important advantage in pursuing this mode, will be to disseminate the art of gun making in different parts and afford opportunities for young men to acquire a trade which will be beneficial, both to themselves and their country.
But if the legislature shall find sufficient motives to support a single public establishment, and no more, then I recommend it to be either in the county of Bietout or Rockbridge where iron of the best quality may be most certainly obtained, and where the situation will partake of water carriage, as well as those other necessary advantages to which I have alluded.
In making these propositions I have not intended to advance anything which may reflect on the officers of the armory or injure the just claims of industrial artists, but rather to save to the public, all that a reasonable reward for necessary services and labor might require. Heretofore immense sums have been squandered in expensive and useless projects. The loss is irreparable, and efforts to retrieve it will only make the matter worse; and notwithstanding this, many meritorious workmen, have been compelled to put up with a very scanty payment for their services, whilst others in better favor, have received double rewards.
Strong inducements ought to be given to excite and promote laudable and honorable exertions and emulation in those useful arts necessary in the construction of a musket. The public treasure, as well as temper are now directed to these objects, and I shall be highly gratified, if what I have said or may be able to say, shall have a tendency to give to them the most beneficial direction. All of which is most respectfully submitted to public consideration by
HENRY BANKS.
P. S. If arms should be procured by contracts to be executed, or public establishments to be made in different parts, it will be necessary to establish a proper check, or superintendency. Appointment for this purpose should be honorary and conferable, in succession, upon the militia generals who command in the respective districts, upon the Col. of the Regiment of Congress for the district, and the members of the state legislature; allowing for their necessary expenses whilst employed in those duties.
A BILL
Respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France—and for other purposes.
Read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Friday next [this day.]
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, the entrance of the harbors and waters of the United States and of the territories thereof be, and the same is hereby interdicted to all public ships or vessels belonging to Great Britain or France—excepting vessels only which may be forced in by distress or which are charged with despatches, or business from the government to which they belong, and also packets having no cargo nor merchandise on board. And if any public ship or vessel as aforesaid, not being included in the exemption above mentioned, shall enter any harbor or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, or of the territories thereof, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land and naval forces of the militia of the United States or the territories thereof, as he shall deem necessary to compel such ship or vessel to depart.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any citizen or citizen of the United States or the territories thereof, nor for any person or persons residing or being in the same to have any intercourse with or afford any aid or supplies to any public ship or vessel as aforesaid, which shall contrary to the provisions of this act, have entered any harbor or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, or the territories thereof—and if any person shall, contrary to the provisions of this act, have any intercourse with such ship or vessel, or shall afford any aid to such ship or vessel, either in repairing the said vessel or in furnishing her, her crew, or supplies of any kind, or in any manner whatever—or if any pilot or other person shall assist in navigating or piloting such ship or vessel, unless it be for the purpose of carrying her beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, every person so offending shall forfeit and pay a sum not less than one hundred dollars, nor exceeding ten thousand dollars—and shall also be imprisoned for a term not less than one month nor more than one year.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the entrance of the harbors and waters of the United States and the territories thereof be, and the same is hereby interdicted to all ships or vessels sailing under the flag of G. Britain or France, or owned in whole or in part, by any citizen or subject of either—vessels hired, chartered, or employed by the government of either country, for the sole purpose of carrying letters or despatches, and also vessels forced in by distress or the dangers of the sea, only excepted. And if any ship or vessel sailing under the flag of G. Britain, or France, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of either, and not excepted as aforesaid, shall hereafter arrive either with or without a cargo, within the limits of the United States, or territories thereof, such ship or vessel together with the cargo, if any, which may be found on board, shall be forfeited, and
may be seized and condemned in any court of the U. S. or the territories thereof, having competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passing of this act, it shall not be lawful to import into the U. S. or the territories thereof, in any vessel or vessels not owned wholly by citizens of the U. S. and registered according to law, any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, from any port or place situated in Great Britain or Ireland, or in any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, nor from any port or place situated in France, or in any of her colonies or dependencies, nor from any port or place in the actual possession of either Great Britain or France. Nor shall it be lawful to import into the U. S. or the territories thereof, from any foreign port or place whatever, in any vessel or vessels not owned wholly by citizens of the U. S. and registered according to law, any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being the growth, produce or manufacture of France, or any of her colonies or dependencies—or being the growth, produce, or manufacture of G. Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, or being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any place or country in the actual possession of either France or Great Britain.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That from and after the fifteenth day of April next, it shall not be lawful to import, in any manner whatever, into the U. S. or the territories thereof, any goods, wares or merchandise whatever being of the growth, produce or manufacture of Great Britain or Ireland from any place other than a port or place situated in Great Britain or Ireland; nor any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any colony or dependency of Great Britain, situated beyond the cape of Good Hope, from any port or place other than a port or place situated in some of the said colonies or dependencies; nor any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any colony or dependency of Great Britain situated in the West Indies, or in any other part of America south of the U. S. from any port or place other than a port or place situated in some of the said colonies or dependencies; nor any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any province, colony or dependency of G. Britain, situated on the continent of North America, from any port or place other than a port or place situated in some of the said provinces, colonies or dependencies; nor any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any colony or dependency of Great Britain, situated beyond the Cape of Good Hope, from any port or place other than a port or place situated in some of the said colonies or dependencies not otherwise herein particularly described.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That whenever any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, shall be imported into the U. S. or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, or shall be put on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage; with intention of thus importing the same into the U. S. or the territories thereof, all such articles, as well as all on board articles belonging to the owner thereof shall moreover forfeit and pay treble the value of such articles.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That if any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, and which shall nevertheless be on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, arrived after the passage of this act in the U. S. or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, shall be omitted in the manifest, report or entry of the master, or person having the charge or command of such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, or shall be omitted in the entry of the goods owned by the owner, or consigned to the consignee of such articles, or shall be imported or landed, or intended to be imported or landed without a permit, the same penalties, fines and forfeitures shall be incurred, and may be recovered as in the case of similar omission or omissions landing, importation or attempt to land or import in relation to articles liable to duties on their importation into the U. S.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That every collector, naval officer, surveyor or other officer of the custom, shall have the like power and authority to seize goods, wares and merchandise, imported contrary to the intent and meaning of this act, to keep the same in custody until it shall have been ascertained whether the same have been forfeited or not, and to enter any ship or vessel, dwelling house, store, building or other place, for the purpose of searching for and seizing any such goods, wares & merchandise,
which he or they have by law in relation to goods, wares or merchandise subject to duty; and if any person or persons shall conceal or buy any goods, wares or merchandise, knowing them to be liable to seizure by this act, such person or persons shall, on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay a sum double the amount or value of the goods, wares and merchandise so concealed or purchased.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States be, and is hereby authorized, in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, to declare the same by proclamation; after which the prohibitions laid by this act on the commerce and navigation of the nation so doing, shall cease to operate: Provided, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred by virtue of this act, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said act had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures arising under or incurred by virtue of this act, shall during the continuance and after the expiration thereof, be recovered and distributed, and may be remitted or mitigated in the same manner which was prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes;" and by the acts therein referred to.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That an act, entitled "An act to amend and continue in force certain parts of the act, entitled an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," be, and the same is hereby repealed: Provided, that all the penalties and forfeitures which may have been incurred or might have been recovered by virtue of the said act, or of any provisions thereof, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said act had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force until the end of the next session of congress and no longer.
THEATRE.
On Friday Evening, December 29th, Will be presented the Celebrated Comedy, Called, the Soldier's Daughter.
To which will be added, for the first time here, the Grand Ballet of MIDAS,
or the Assembly of the Deities.
THE SUBSCRIBER gives Notice, that with a view to the education of his own Children, he has determined to remove his family to the City of Richmond—He has rented the House at present occupied by the Chancellor, and proposes taking 10 or 12 young boys or girls into his family as boarders.
He pledges himself that the most rigid attention shall be paid to the morals and general welfare of such as may be committed to his care.—The situation he has chosen is high and healthy, and sufficiently convenient to the Academy. He expects to be in readiness to receive boarders by the 10th of January; in the mean time any communications on this subject may be addressed to him at Columbia.
His price for board is $120 per annum; one third to be paid in advance, one third in six months, and the balance at the end of the year, each boarder finding his bed.
RO. QUARLES.
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Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, at Washington City, dated Dec. 23d, 1809.
Congress adjourned yesterday until Monday, the 25th instant. What think our friends in Virginia of Mr. Macon's Bill? I thought here by many to be vox et praeterea nihil . The part of his bill (I call it his, because it is sui generis ) which relates to intercourse and suffers our vessels to proceed to sea without protection, is an abdication of government as far as it goes. The scheme of the bill appears to be this, to let our vessels proceed where they please, and to prevent belligerent vessels from coming hither. What will be the consequence of this? Sir, I will tell you. Foreign nations will interdict our vessels from their ports, and the free-ports (Mr. Bartholomew, and the like) will be. Some the depot of commerce, to which our vessels will resort and whither foreign nations will repair to convey the deposited cargoes to their own countries. This is nothing more than a non-intercourse with another name; the only difference is, that our own vessels will be interdicted by foreign nations instead of being interdicted by ourselves. And we are exposed to the mortification of confessing to the whole world that we cannot protect our citizens, which by the way, is not the fact. Mr. Macon is, I sincerely believe, a very honest man; but it appears to me to be a very extraordinary thing, that, although he has sold Congress an hundred times that he has no acquaintance with the Law of Nations, and it is known that he has no acquaintance with Commerce, that he should, notwithstanding, be made Chairman of a Committee of Foreign Relations. Men may say, Sir, at the law of nations; but as far as there are nations there must be laws of nations; and a man who speaks or writes upon foreign relations, professing and acting in ignorance of those laws, is as a citizen in the community boasting that he is unacquainted with the laws which regulate his conduct in society. And, let me tell these gentlemen who brag of their ignorance, that they are not quite so candid persons as they would pass for; because there is a certain spice of ignorance in the ostentation of ignorance; for a study for want of education, for want of study; & for want of industry to become acquainted with principles. I do not blame Mr. Macon for entertaining free-trade opinions; and I hope he will not condemn me for laughing at them. But, to condemn him for occupying a place as Chairman, to which no man is competent but one who is well versed in the law of nations and the maritime and commercial interests of his country.
Before Congress proceed to say any thing more about prohibiting the entry of foreign vessels, and of British goods, I think it ought to provide the means of effectually preventing the infraction of such prohibitions. It is neither dignified nor politic to make laws which cannot be enforced. We have played that game long enough. Mr. Macon's bill is a most excellent piece for smugglers; and how does it compass the enemy? By letting our vessels go where they will and supply the enemy with our produce. It is a bill, in fact, which has all the weakness and none of the virtues of the old embargo. I hope Mr. Macon is the true father of the bill; but it is whispered here that a certain financier is the legitimate parent of it.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, dated Washington City, Dec. 26, 1809.
There is now very little doubt but what Albert Gallatin is the father of Mr. Macon's bill; it contains the very doctrine which the Secretary held forth to Mr. Erskine, to wit: the relinquishment of the circuitous carrying trade. So we go, you see. After we have been insulted until it is impossible to insult us any more, Mr. Gallatin is bent upon pushing his point of surrendering a lucrative branch of trade without a lucrative equivalent! But I will venture to say, that both the father and the supporters of this bill will bite their lips in anguish before long.
Let us see how Mr. Gallatin stands as a statesman under the provisions of the bill in question. You are to observe that the trade with enemies' colonies was allowable, and never interrupted previous to a rule which the British government set up in the year 1756. But one government or nation cannot make a rule or a law to bind all nations; and, consequently, that rule did not preclude the rights which existed antecedently in nations to the trade in question. The British insist upon that rule, and with their overgrown navy attempt to enforce it: We resist; Our merchants memorialize congress to resist it: Mr. Madison writes a book against it. And what does Mr. Gallatin? In the first place, as Secretary of the Treasury and one of the cabinet he tells Mr. Erskine, the British minister, that the United States would give up that trade, and rely upon the liberality of France to allow it to us in time of peace; in other words, that we would relinquish to England a right of this nation, and beg a gratuity from France. And now, to follow up his declaration thus made to Mr. Erskine, he frames a bill, sends it into Congress through the medium of Mr. Macon, and the United States are to
make a formal surrender of this invaluable right by law! Is Mr. Gallatin serious in all this; or, is he playing a game which is not precisely seen upon the surface? If the former, then the shallowness of his wit is manifest; for what statesman ever yet yielded an important point without a surrender of equal value from the opposite party? If the latter; if, indeed, he be playing a game, [which by many is suspected] experience will ere long teach him, that cunning is not a match for wisdom of mind, and that subtlety very frequently over-reaches itself.
"Macon's bill has been received out of doors, and especially in Philadelphia and New York, with universal sentiments of disgust and scornful contempt. Is such, men ask, the measure that is to vindicate the rights of the nation? Is such the result of the collected wisdom of the nation? Is our wounded honor, our insulted dignity to be avenged by Mr. Macon's bill? Murmurs will soon grow loud; and then, popularity-hunters may shew their energy in vain: a fig for that energy which is excited by the fear of losing power and place."
FRESH DOCUMENTS.
The following letter has not appeared among the documents laid before Congress by the President of the United States. It certainly might have been communicated to the legislative body if it had been in the possession of the chief magistrate. How it came into the printer's hands it is not necessary to state in a public journal, further than to say that it has occasioned to several persons many sleepless nights, and fatigued many horses in its conveyance hither; circumstances which may appear romantic and possibly excite a smile. The fact is, nevertheless, very certain. The letter is published to enable the people of the U. States more correctly to estimate the conduct of Mr. Jackson, who, it is believed, has explained himself to his government as the letter represents him to have done. The want of Mr. Jackson's name to the letter may be accounted for in several ways, the most probable of which may be, that excessive caution which public ministers observe in the transmission of confidential despatches. "Steady," however, is well known to be the motto of Mr. Jackson's signet.
To the Right Honorable George Canning.
Sir, It is very singular, and I presume you will hardly believe it, but let me assure you it is a fact, that the government of the United States would not accept of my generous offers! They appear to have no more reverence for our "great and powerful monarch" than you and I have for the law of nations. I told them that we were fighting for the independence of kingdoms, and they smiled in derision, and insisted that our object was nothing more than the profit of two-pence per pound upon coffee. I told them that Great Britain merely wished to prohibit American trade, that she had a right to do so, and that no complaint ought to be made against an object so reasonable: But, Sir, they turned up their noses, and with peculiar effrontery presumed to say that God made the ocean as free for them as for Britons. They had the temerity to demand an explanation concerning the disavowal of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, as if his majesty could not do what he pleased and when he pleased, without being liable to give an account of his action. I thought, however, that I would be civil, and shew them a little condescension by way of encouragement; and accordingly, I told them the arrangement was broken off, because it was made by a mere envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary; when they insisted on further elucidations, in order to oblige them, I politely informed them that they lied in contradicting my instructions. Yet, strange as it may seem, notwithstanding all my efforts to please them, they got into an ill humor and dismissed me. It seems that the sweet style of my correspondence and the friendly tone I assumed, did not comport with their vanity; but, Sir, to convince them how little I regarded their republican president, I put forth a letter of appeal, and called upon his majesty's subjects and adherents in this quarter to rally round me. My conduct, you will find, is in strict conformity with the radical principles of the British constitution, which appropriates to our distant colonies a viceroy or lord-lieutenant. I consider myself as the president of the British party in America, as Mr. Madison is the head of the American party. These two titles and distinctions appear to be fully recognized in this country; and although my ambassadorial functions have in a great measure ceased, I am a much more important man than
ever. The "war of words" is now carrying on between Madison and myself, by our respective partisans, with a great deal of ingenuity and order. The Madisonians have the most argument, and our friends have the most impudence. The contest is very doubtful. Mr. Pickering is my Secretary of State, which is the only appointment of consequence that I have yet made; I shall announce it in Goleman's Gazette, (which is my leading print) as soon as I receive his majesty's order in council to that effect. In the mean time, permit me to recommend to notice at St. James, Mr. Gardener, and a few other young members of Congress, who have done and are doing essential service to the British cause. Madison at present has a majority in Congress, but in a few years more I think we shall out-vote him.
Approaching! I had nearly forgot the little affair of the Chesapeake. I could pursue the American government on that head to agree to nothing. The President and Secretary would not accede to my kind proposal, at once so reasonable and humane. They would not traffic their honor, which is something remarkable, considering that it is their staple commodity. In short, Sir, there is no doing anything with these stubborn people. His majesty's gracious offers are spurned, his minister contemned and ridiculed; they pretend to have rights, privileges, and I know not what. If such, is the infancy of this country, what will be its vigorous age? If they are so unmanageable now, what will they be 20 years or half a century hence? I recommend to his majesty to give them gentle chastisement: the bombardment of half a dozen of their cities and towns would be a motherly correction.
For further particulars I refer you to the following Memoranda of one week's observations on persons and things which I have seen here. Address me at New York, whither I proceed immediately.
"STEADY."
MEMORANDA AT WASHINGTON.
Monday. Still at Washington—big place—ugly people—some of 'em white tho'—see no copper Indians—great many black ones. President's house and capitol white—built of American free stone. Mem. To write to Mr. Canning to pass an order in council to stop the trade in that article.
Tuesday. Got a carding machine here—people knit their own stockings—spoil our hosiery and cotton factories if things go on so. Pennsylvanian, avenue very fine—monarch bridge over the Potomac—got fish in that river—very strange that any body should be suffered to have fish but the English. Mem. Have an order in council to prevent manufactures here, and to kill all the American fish.
Wednesday. Went to see the Secretary of State—huge man—President not so big—take 'em in if I can—mustn't tell 'em so tho'. Very polite to me—wonder if they're in earnest. Talk'd with the Secretary—tried to bamboozle him—he wouldn't take—he screw'd me down to the points—look'd lofty at him—could 'nt frighten him. Heard a gun go off—thought I was shot—'fraid Duane will hire some body to kill me. Mem. To have Duane hung when I catch him, or before it possible, provided I a'n't hung myself. Terrible set of people in this country.
Thursday. Georgetown a fine place—a man with a long nose making cannon there—don't like long-nose men. Mem. To have the cannon foundry destroyed; and to prevent the growth of ship-timber in this country by act of parliament.
Friday. Got letters from the editors of the Boston Repertory, New York Evening Post, and the Baltimore Federal Republican, for advice—wrote 'em to touch easy for the present—sent 'em a few of the king's pictures, with orders to be in readiness against Congress met. Mem. To pray Heaven to forgive me for inducing those poor scribblers to sell themselves to the Devil.
Saturday. Jew's Sunday—things go on badly—people here building houses, make glass, and paper, and look fat—live to well—poor people eat oysters, plum-pudding, and drink wine—one Irishman got nine houses—Germans getting rich too—something must be done—soon be too big to manage—get old George Rose to tax 'em—or, Mem. Pass an order in council to destroy the whole country with an earthquake.
Sunday. Christian Sabbath—no rest for the wicked—Query. Whether a man can lie best on a Sunday or Monday? Mem. To try the experiment. Things going crooked—Secretary of State won't believe me when I don't tell the truth—very strange that I—Crawford's child playing with a po-
gan—thought it was a four pounder—very much alarm'd—always carry patent pistols—can't do any thing in this country—people too cunning—dismissed—very comical—if a man talks sanity no persons get affronted—great mind to be in a passion—keep myself cool for all that—publish circulars—print 'em too—Heighho!—play'd a solo upon a Jew's-harp—going off to New York. Mem. Not again to mistake Washington for the capitol of Denmark.
COMMUNICATION.
MR. PLEASANTS. Sir,—As the Legislators are now in session—a more favorable opportunity could not be found to apprise them of a subject worthy their attention.
The James River Canal is of the utmost importance to Richmond, as well as the upper country, but the manner in which the navigation of said river is conducted requires some regulation more than the present laws provide. The thefts and robberies committed by boatmen are almost innumerable, and are getting more serious every day. Not only extending to robbery of Corn-fields, but even horses at a distance from the river. These robberies are not only committed by slaves and free people of color, but whites who follow boating for a business are generally speaking (a few exceptions) worse than the blacks. They are frequently the means of inducing others to commit depredations adjacent to the river throughout its whole extent from Pattonsburg, or higher up, to Richmond. The evil does not terminate here, for so soon as a boat arrives in the basin of the canal you will see characters of every description enquiring,—Boatman, have you any corn for sale? Another, have you any wheat? Fowls!—it is immaterial what. A purchase is made and no questions asked how they came by it, or under what authority they sell, to the great loss of individuals. The community at large are injured, and the now existing laws placed at defiance, and by whom? By those very persons who ought of right, and who are in duty bound to detect such nefarious practices. Those who purchase are frequently men who ought to act under the law, or at least up to it, but they go further, excel it. These are facts notorious and well known in your city to the disgrace of the magistracy of the place.
I feel no hesitation in saying I know of no subject of a local nature that admits of a deliberate attention more than the navigation of James river (above the falls) and its branches. It is hoped the foregoing hint will be sufficient to attract the notice of that honorable body, and induce them to pass a law that will have a particular effect so as to make property more safe, which in a measure necessarily must lie for a time exposed to this, generally speaking, worthless, abandoned and prostituted part of the community.
Should you think the above worthy a place in your useful paper, you will oblige a subscriber by its publication. Goochland County, Dec. 19th 1809.
PETERSBURG, December 25.
REAL INDEPENDENCE.
Never until the United States become a manufacturing, as well as a commercial and agricultural nation, can they be really independent. So long as they look up to the nations of Europe, for some of the necessaries, and many of the comforts of life, they cannot boast of that true independence, for which the heroes and statesmen of our revolution toiled, and bled, and lied. The patriots of that eventful period, have set their sons an example, which it were treason not to foster and to imitate. They had tasted of the bitter cup of humiliating dependence, and spurned the noxious potion with indignant abhorrence. Annually do we, their sons, commemorate their splendid triumphs, and chant the paean song of liberty and the rights of man. Yet we are not free and independent. A hateful fondness for European luxuries, binds us slaves to foreign customs and manners. We bow with complaisant obedience to every new imposition of fashion and folly, & submissively worship the slop shops of Paris and London. Let us discard these miserable humors and fancies. Let us be Americans, not only in name, but in reality. Let us foster and protect those institutions, which have in them the essence of true independence. Let the rising manufactures of America meet (as they deservedly merit) the support and encouragement of every man who loves his country with all his soul and all his strength. What if the fabrics of our looms are a little homely? Custom will render them familiar. Time will improve and beautify them. Republicans do not pride themselves in gew gaws and frippery. It is for the ephemeral lordlings of the old world, to sigh for stars and garters and ribbons, and the vapid paraphanalia of princely nonsense. Besides, by encouraging our own manufactures, we pave the way for their encroaching and ultimate excellence. Let the enterprising and industrious feel your support—and the time is not distant, when we shall rival the established character of the European work-shops. Our Humphries and Livingstons have set their countrymen an example. Who will not follow, when patriotism prompts and independence leads the way? We were led into these reflections by witnessing the operations of the
spinning machinery lately erected on Swift creek, a few miles from Petersburg, the property of eight or ten meritorious and patriotic individuals. From the ingenious machinist, (Mr. Richard Harris, a native of Hanover county, in this state) we have obtained the following sketch of the establishment, and the apparatus attached to it. We understand the proprietors intend in the spring to extend the operations of their institution to weaving as well as spinning.
"The society have employed a considerable capital in erecting works for spinning cotton yarn. They have nearly completed a building to contain from fifteen hundred to two thousand spindles. There are now in motion ninety six spindles of the perpetual kind—also nearly ready for motion, two hundred and sixty four of the same kind—and two hundred & four vibrating spindles are nearly ready—making in all five hundred and sixty four spindles. The engines, &c. for preparing the brass, steel and iron, for this work, are worthy the example of the people of Virginia. In the composition of this work, there are about 3000 pieces of polished brass, and in steel and iron, great part of which is handsomely polished and carved; there are about 8000 pieces. The brass was cast by Mr. John Hart, of this town, and the polishing, carving &c. executed at the manufactory."
United States Land Office Statement for the year 1809—For a blank leaf in Bledget's Statistical Manual.
   Years. Acres sold. Purchase money. Payments in each year. Total acres sold. Total amount of sales in dollars. Total sales per annual official returns.     1803 199,080 398,161 52,45,989 918,724 $2,248,509   1804 573,611 772,831 431,029 1,293,335 3,020,350   1805 575,826 1,235,053 575,826 1,973,662 4,265,313   1806 475,211 1,001,358 850,106 2,383,813 4,957,835   1807 884,180 1,858,610 680,861 2,865,994 5,981,633   1808 195,579 435,444 545,077 2,865,573 5,981,633   1809 143,409 335,735 484,752 3,008,982 6,357,093  
N. B. The public sales at New York and Lake Erie Lands, paid for in certificates of public debt, are not included in the above return.
The public lands yet for sale, exceed 650 millions of acres.
INVENTION—John Harland advertises in a Wilmington paper a "square sun dial compass"—"an instrument to survey by the sun, which in every respect supersedes the needle, and not being subject to attraction or variation, will point out the variation of the needle at sea and time of the day"—and offers to shew any gentleman the practice and principle of the instrument for one quarter of a dollar. Trent. True. Amer.
COMMUNICATION.
Dec.—On Friday morning, the 15th inst at half past 8 o'clock, Miss MARY FOSTER, the daughter of the Rev. A. Foster, of this city, after a lingering illness of several months, which confined her to her room—Eighteen days before her death, on Wednesday night, the family was waked up to see her die, and when they came into the room she was praising God aloud and clapping her hands, crying, Glory, Glory, Glory to God, I am happy, happy—Jesus is precious to my soul, I am not afraid of death. She continued in this happy frame through the day, at night the family was again called to see her die, when she broke out in praises to the Lord, and although she was struggling with death, yet at intervals recovering a little strength, she shouted the praises of God loud enough to be heard in the street, and asked all around her to sing praises to the Lord in cheerful animating strains—and thus she continued till a few moments before her departure, when without a sigh or a groan, she fell asleep in the Lord. O, what a rare and emulous example for the rising generation! N. B. Mrs. Sarah T. Foster intends to give a more full account of the triumphant, blessed, and happy death of this amiable and pious young woman.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Brett Randolph and David Ratray, of the county of Powhatan, for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein expressed with the interest thereon from the 1st day of September 1803, due to Lyle, Scott & Saunders; The Subscriber will sell to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Court House, on Wednesday the 17th day of January next, Five Negroes, viz Solomon, Suckey, and her child, Arthur and Scipio, or as many of them as will be sufficient to satisfy the aforesaid debt and costs. The Sale will be made under the provisions of the act of Assembly concerning Executions, &c. R. B. GOODE, Trustee. Manchester, 19th December, 1809.

BY VIRTUE of two deeds of trust executed by Robert Campbell, one on the 16th of June, 1807, and the other on the 24th of November, 1807, for the purpose of securing to Mr. McCull, certain sums of money therein mentioned, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday, the 6th of January next, the following tracts or parcels of LAND, belonging to the said Robert Campbell. 1—One tract lying on the James River, in the state of Kentucky, surveyed for John Crawford, by virtue of a military warrant, dated 6th January, 1783, numbered 2562, and containing four hundred and forty-four acres.
Seven other tracts of Land adjoining each other, and containing five hundred acres each, lying in the county of Kanawha, on the waters of Sandy Creek, surveyed in October, 1783. The sale will be made agreeably to the act of assembly, passed on the 31st of January last, entitled, an act concerning executions and for other purposes. And will be conducted by one or more of the
TRUSTEES Richmond, November 28th, 1809. wtds THE SUBSCRIBER being anxious to discharge his debts, offers for sale, that valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat Creek, containing upwards of 900 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land. For terms apply to WILLIAM MURRAY. Grove-Wood, October 12th, 1808.
GEORGE WATT, has just received and offers for sale—Sandy Madeira and Sherry Wine, by the hhd. and qtr.; Green Coffee; Orleans Sugar by the hhd.; Green Peas; Simps by the piece or case; and New York Soap and Candles. ON HAND —Madeira Wine—Orleans and Muscovado Sugar—Green Coffee—Molasses—Prime Pork—Liverpool and Stone-Ware—Sorghum, Hyson Skin and Campewier Tea—Spanish Segars—Raisins—Almonds—Nutmegs—Window Glass—Men's and Women's Boots, which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms. Richmond, 29th July 1809.
SHARP & LOCKE have received a general assortment of GROCERIES consisting of, Sugar, Coffee, W. I. Rum, Country Gin, Whiskey, Sherry and Madeira Wine, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Imperial Tea, English Mustard, Salt in Sacks. ALSO, Earthen, Glass, China, and Stone Ware; German, Crowley and Bistered Steel; Bar Iron, Nail Rods, Soot Leather, Writing, Wrapping and Printing Paper, Spanish Segars, Cotton Cards, Shot, Powder, Window Glass, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, Logwood, Cut Herrings, &c. &c. which they offer low for cash, country produce, or approved paper. N. B. Cash given for flour as usual. Nov. 6, 1809. wtf
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.) AND will contract with country Store-keepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PATENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
In Powhatan county court, 31st Dec. the 19th 1809. William Jenkins, assignee of Allen Bowles, AGAINST Samuel Owen, and Joseph Mayo, executors of David Owen, dec. Defs. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Owen is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, therefore it is ordered, on motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, that the said defendant Samuel Owen appear here on or before the first day of February next, and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that a true copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, JAMES PONDEXTER, CLK.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the capital in the city of Richmond, the 13th day of October, 1809. Thomas Rorer and Susanna his wife, which said Susanna is the daughter of John Mitchell, deceased, AGAINST Robert Scott, administrator of John Mitchell, the said Robert Scott, administrator of Susanna Mitchell, and the same Robert Scott and Janet his wife, Thomas Holoway, administrator of John Mitchell, junior, deceased, and Walter Logan and his wife, defts. The defendants Walter Logan and his wife 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 motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capital in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, CLK.
TAKEN UP by Stephen W. Trent, a COW and CALF—the cow is black, white face and tail and hind legs, about four or five years old, marked in the right ear with a crop and un-cerked, smooth crop on the left and brand on each horn as well as can be discovered. If I find the owner a red cow of the same age, marked on the right ear a crop, and the left a slit, under-cerked, and crop with the same brand on each horn. A the cattle appraised to twenty four dollars. A Copy—Teste, GEO. RAINE, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the capital in the city of Richmond, the eighteenth day of September, 1809. Hugh Mercer, Plff. AGAINST Betty Green, Deft. The defendant not having entered her 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 she is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capital in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, CLK.
EDUCATION. —For the ensuing year, to instruct boys and young men in the following branches of literature, viz. reading, writing and spelling the English language with propriety. The Latin and Greek language, History, Geography, with the use of the Globes, the elements of Natural Philosophy, the elements of Geometry, with practical surveying, Arithmetic, Vulgar and Decimal, with Algebra. The price of board, tuition, washing, bedding and fuel, will be an hundred dollars for the term, paid quarterly in advance, to commence on the fifteenth of January, and expire the tenth of December next, with the usual vacation. He hopes from his success, experience and diligence in his profession to obtain that share of the public patronage which he merits. THOS. NELSON. Humanity Hall, Forks of Hanover, 7 December 12th, 1809. w4tp
CASH will be given for a good male house servant and female cook. JOSEPH TRENT. Oct. 27th, 1809. tf
TO BE RENTED, the large and commodious TAVERN, and also the TAN YARD, late the property of James Fowler, deceased, situated in the town of Cartersville. Possession can be had immediately. For terms apply to THOS. H. WALTON, Adm'r. with the will annexed of JAMES FOWLER, deceased. Cartersville, 29th November, 1809. 4wp
FOR RENT, —The House & Lot at present occupied by Mr. George Watt, situated on the east side of Shockoe creek. For particulars apply to Mr. Watt or to JOSEPH GALLEGCO. FOR SALE, a good HOUSE WENCH. For RENT, 3 TENEMENTS, with gardens and grounds for cultivation; and also large and convenient stables, all connected, insuitable and well calculated for a place of entertainment—or each separate for private families. Enquire of LUMAN BISHOP. Manchester, December 6, 1809. 3w
JOSEPH & GEORGE MARK offer for sale on board the schooner Peronia, 600 SACKS SALT, Twilled Sacks and well filled. They are in daily expectation of receiving several more, and bushels LIVERPOOL GROUND SALT, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. Richmond, 2d December, 1809. tf
THE SUBSCRIBER wishes to employ TWO good Workmen in the Wheelwright business, to whom good wages will be given: the workmen may be at liberty to work by the piece.—Also two Apprentices are wanted to the Wheelwright business. A. Quarry. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809. ftf BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE.
MANSON and MINOR Having purchased the materials of Mr. Seaton Grantland, late of this city, are prepared to execute, in a neat manner, at a short notice, and on very reasonable terms, any book, hand-bill, card or other description of printing, which their friends or the public may please to favor them with. They have in the press, and intend publishing, early next week, a handsome and correct
ALMANAC, Calculated by N. H. TURNER, and adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond, for the year 1810. They have on hand and intend keeping a handsome and well executed assortment of BLANKS. Richmond, October 2nd, 1809.
NOTICE —The subscriber having administered upon the Estate of the late Mr. JOHN HUGHES, sen. of Cumberland, and now Powhatan county, it is earnestly requested if there be any demands against that Estate, that they may be brought forward on or before the first day of January next, properly authenticated, and receive payment, as I intend to make a division of the residue of that Estate immediately after the said first day of January next, after which this advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim whatsoever. JOHN GUNLIFFE, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Coalpits, Chesterfield county, 16th Oct. 1809. (413)
BOOKS for Sale.
JUST received and for sale by S. Pleasants Richmond, a few copies of the following valuable works:—The American Annual Register, vol. 4th—Bordley's Husbandry—Woman, a new novel by Mrs. Oveson—Burdet's Village Sermons—Gurney's System of Short hand writing—Ferguson's Lectures, a new edition—Marshall's Life of Gen. Washington—Thomson seasons, a cheap edition for the use of schools—Russell's ancient and modern Europe—Carey's general atlas, (the best collection of Maps y made in this country)—Morse's Universal Geography—Goldsmith's Natural History—a general assortment of quarto Family Bibles, with and without plates, concordance, parallel, &c. &c. From $3.50, to $12 each—Gibson's surveying—American Clerk's Magazine—Walker's pronouncing Dictionary—No. school Books, Texts, and Spelling Books.
NEW MEDICINE STORE. THE subscribers have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shetler's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES , a few of which are enumerated, viz. Camphor Patent Medicine. Ammon Stearic Chemical Opi- Aqua Fortis ddice Arabic Bassman's Drops Guaac British Oil Gamboge Essence Peppermint Myrrh Furlington's Balsam of Opium Life Opal Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Shell Lac Itch or Beauty Turpentine ing Ointment Aqua Fortis Do. do. Genuine Annatto Anti-bilious and Sto- Arrow Root mache Bitters Camphor Do. do. Worm Cochineal Powders Red and Pale Bark Wissman's Rich Oint- Cream Tartar ment Chamomile Flowers Doctor Lee's Genuine Tragacanth Winman's Biliious Islep Pills Specac Amerson's do. Carmel Hooper's do. Fast Emet Dr. Thompson's Aro- Essence Bergamot tic Tooth Paste Lemon Do. Eye Water Spruce Febri-fuge Electary Shoves for Ague and Fever Nutmegs Hinkley's Infallible Mace Remedy for the Piles Cassia, &c. &c. &c. Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir or Cough Drops Genuine Spice Bitters. ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYEING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practitioners and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicines in the country, will do well to call. WALL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a person whose name is not mentioned therein, to require such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual actually signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised, that a copy hereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Winchester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Extract from the Journal, (1811) DANIEL L. HYLTON, CLK.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED. For the interest of which a donation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich loy pounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809. tf
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of
Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf. N. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
NEW STORE. THE SUBSCRIBER, is now opening, opposite the GLOBE TAVERN, a General Assortment of Piece and Fancy
GOODS; AMONGST WHICH ARE, Superfine and Com. White and colour. mon Broad Cloths ed Habit do. Do. do. Cassimere. Cambric Muslins, Do. do. Coatings. Plain and Seeded Flannels. Mull. do. Fancy Vesting, Spider Nett and Red & Black Bom. Fancy Crape do. bazzets. Knotted and Sprig'd Worsted, Cotton & Leno, do. Silk Hosiery. Diagonal and Vein. Ginghams, ed do. do. Cotton Shirting, Elegant Works d Irish Linen and Dresses. Dowls, Ditto Silk Shawls & Fine and common Handkerchiefs, Printed Calicoes, Black Plaid and Plain Velvets, Coloured Lustings, Cords, Plain, Silk and Fan. Umbrellas, cy Cut Velvets, Threads, White Satin an Sewing Silks, Crape, &c &c. &c. Extra long white and coloured Kid Gloves, JOHN WOOD. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1809. tf
BOOKS. M c LEMORE takes the liberty to inform the public that he will sell the following branches of literature, at M c each May's, in Powhatan county, on the following terms, viz. Orthography, Reading and Writing, $12 or annu—English Grammar, Reading and Writing, 14 dollars—Do. with Arithmetic, Penmanship, 16 dollars—French, Spanish, Portuguese or Latin, with the above branches, 20 dollars—The above branches with merchants' accounts or Book Keeping, 24 dollars—Book Keeping alone (the time of learning it) 12 dollars—Navigation, do. 20 dollars. M c LEMORE will take a new boarders on moderate terms. Board and Tuition payable quarterly. The school will commence on the 24 th of January 1810. 5tp
NOTICE. Last evening a negro offered in the subscriber's store, a BANK NOTE , which, from circumstances, he believes was not honestly come by. The proper owner, by describing the note, may have it after paying for this advertisement, by applying to L. JOSEPH. December 15, 1809.
NOTICE. NECESSITY compels me to make further application to all those who are indebted to the trustees of the Richmond Academy, by sales of Lottery tickets of the first and second class and voluntary subscriptions, and all such are hereby requested to make payment to the subscriber to enable the building committee to pay all arrears for work done, and to procure materials this winter in order to proceed with the work next spring, it being for the education of our rising progeny, which ornaments and attaches them to republican principles and gives a spring to liberty and independence. I have undertaken the collection by agreement with John Brockenbrough and William W. Hening, Esqrs. the other members of the committee appointed by a board of trustees. As the building of the Academy has progressed considerably, I flatter myself there will be but little trouble in obtaining the money for the purpose of carrying into effect so laudable an institution. ROBERT MITCHELL. December 8th, 1809. tf
FOR SALE. —A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT , which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. H. HENKES, coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen. tf
JUST RECEIVED, A general assortment of Dutch Bolting Cloths, of superior quality, ALSO, 2 Piano Fortes. J. DARMSDATT. Richmond, Nov. 21, 1809.
SALE. —Will be sold, to the highest bidder, in Powhatan county, on Wednesday the 10th day of January, 1810, at the plantation of the late James A. Braddy, dec. for ready money, between twenty and thirty valuable Virginia born SLAVES, all the stock of cattle, hogs and horses, and some corn, fodder, &c. The plantation will also be rented or leased to the highest bidder on the same day. SAMUEL BUTLER, Exr. of JAMES A. BRADDY. Surry, December 10th, 1809. 8p
FOR SALE, the eligible and complete establishment for a physician and country merchant, at Surry courthouse, together with the various tenements and remainder rights of those under lease for a term of years, as described in the late advertisement of Dina H. Graves, trustee, and accordingly sold for the benefit of, and bought in by the subscriber, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, (if not sooner disposed of privately) on the premises, on the first day of January next, upon the following terms: $2000 of the purchase money to be paid down, or if it will be an accommodation to the purchaser, a credit of 60 or 120 days will be allowed for this payment, it being secured by a deed in trust on personal property. The balance of the purchase money to be paid in two equal annual instalments, secured by a deed in trust upon the property. Nicholas Faulcon, esq. is fully authorized to sell the above property at private sale, or will offer it publicly at the time and place above mentioned, and any contract entered into by him will be obligatory on JNO. H. COOKE. December 15th, 1809. 4p
It is believed that the privilege of vending merchandise being conveyed away from the late proprietor of this property, may have had an unfavorable effect upon the sale of it—but this objection is obviated by a commodious counting room and store house lately built without the limits of the monopolizing restriction and within 300 yards of the tavern door. JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines. INCLUDING Worm Lozenges, Ague and Fever Cough Drops, Drops, Restorative Balsam, Vegetable Lotion, Hamilton's Elixir, Alternative Pills, Essence and Extract of Hill's Balsam of Honey, Hahn's Antibilious, Turlington's Balsam, Pills, Anderson's Pills, Itch Ointment, Antispasmodic or Fish Eye Water, Drops, &c. &c. &c. Eye Salve, Drops, &c. &c. &c.
FOR SALE, 150 Boxes English Crown Glass, 12 14 10 12 14 10, 50 Boxes Baltimore ditto, 10 12 8 10 300 Kgs English White Lead, 100 do. Spanish Brown, 100 lb. Putty, 1500 lb. Seine twine. An extensive assortment of American and Swedish Iron, amongst which are 12 ton suitable for Hoes and Axes, 2 ton American and German Steel, 12 Bales Cotton of a Superior quality, with our usual assortment of Groceries. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Nov. 20, 1809. 3m
FOR SALE, between 4 and 500 acres of GLOUCESTER LOW GROUND —That valuable plantation called SLIP YARD belonging to the estate of the late Benjamin Dabney, situated on Ware River. It is well timbered and convenient for fish and oysters. Terms may be made known by application to TH. G. SMITH, Exr. and SARAH DABNEY, Exr. November 4, 1809. 2mp
PURSUANT to an order of the court of New Kent, will be sold, to the highest bidder, a New Kent court house, on Monday the first day of January next, on a credit of twelve months, about twenty-five NEGROES, the estate of Robert S. Ware, dec. among which are men, boys, women and children. Bond and good security will be required, to carry interest from the date it not punctually paid. ROBT. CHRISTIAN, Jr. Deputy For Robert B. Armistead, Sheriff. New Kent, December 20, 1809. 3m
LOST, between Manchester and Broad Rock, in Chesterfield county Virginia on the 11th of this month, a pair of SADLE BAGS , with a Pocket Box, containing two promissory notes for a hundred dollars each, given by Richard and John Moore, of Rutherford county, N. Carolina in March, 1807, to Mrs. Catharine Hagar of Georgia; one of which became due on the 25th of December, 1808, and the other will be due the 25th of this month; also a note given by Martin Collins of N. Carolina, a Humphrey Evans of Georgia, for 35 dollars, and a receipt given by Hume R. Field attorney at law or Mecklenburg county, Va. to John Evans of Georgia, for sundry bonds put into his hands for collection in 1805 and witnessed by Edward L. Tabb, and sundry other papers, among which, were four bills of sale of negroes; also, sundry clothes, and a saddle and Bridle. I do hereby forewarn all persons from passing, receiving or trading for the above papers, as I shall take the proper steps to secure the payments to those that are entitled thereto. I will make ample compensation to any one that will deliver the above mentioned papers, saddle bags, &c. or that will give me such information as will enable me to get them again. Information to be lodged with Mr. Zachariah Brooks, of Manchester. RICHARD HOGAN. December 23d, 1809. 3p
NOTICE. Will be HIRED, on the 6th of January next, at Mr. Haley Coles' Tavern, in Charles City county, for the next year, several likely NEGROES, the personal estate of John Fore, dec. among which is a valuable millwright. At the same time and place, one undivided moiety of a valuable grist mill, on Powhatan creek. By the Administrator. December 24th, 1809. 2p
Samuel McCraw and Sarah his wife, which said Sarah is executrix of the testament and last will of James Gunn, her son, deceased, and sole devisee under the last will and testament of the said James Gunn, dec. John Turpin and Harriet his wife, late Harriet Gunn, daughter of said Sarah McCraw, late Sarah Gunn, and John S. Gunn, Emily F. Gunn, James William Frederick Gunn, infant children of the said Sarah McCraw, by the said Samuel McCraw to be assigned their guardian, to defend this suit: TAKE NOTICE, that we shall upon the third day of the next term of the honorable superior court of chancery for the Richmond district, move the said court for commissions to take the depositions of sundry witnesses in the state of Georgia, to be read in evidence in the suit depending in the said court between ourselves, plaintiffs, and yourselves, defendants. This notice is given that you may attend in the said court at the time above mentioned, to name commissioners if you think proper. EDWD. CUNNINGHAM, ARIANA CUNNINGHAM. December 22d, 1809. 3fp
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at wholesale and retail. CUT NAILS. Wholesale prices Retail prices. 3d 13 1-2 cents. 1 1-2 cents per lb 4 13 14 6 12 13 8 11 12 10 10 1-2 11 1-2 12 10 1-2 11 1-2 20 10 1-2 11 1-2 CUT BRADS. 8d 10 1-2 11 1-2 10 10 11 12 Do. Do. 20 Do. Do. SPRIGS. 3d 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m. 4 22 1-3 67 6 17 84 WROUGHT NAILS. 6d 14 15 per lb. 8 13 1-2 14 1-3 10 13 14 12 12 1-2 13 1-2 20 12 13 30 12 13
Broad and narrow Axes, Hatches, S. Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces, Stretchers, and Ox Chains;—Bridles, Collars, Halters, Brace, Surcingles, Back Bends, Belly Bands, Breaching, Fire Buckets, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back sty ps, $9 Ditto plain 8 Suawarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Mens calf skin shoes lined & bound 10s 6d 12 1/2 Do. side leather, 7s 6d a 9s Negro shoes (strong russet) 7s 6d a 8s Womens leather shoes, thick soles, 7s 6d Do. do. thin, do. 7s 6d Do. do. slips, 6s 9 Do. Morocco do. 7s 6d Do. do. ties, 4s 6d Girls leather shoes, 4s 6d Boys do. 4s 6d Any of the above articles made to order left at the Penitentiary store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR. Ricmond March 22, 1809. 6th July, 1809.—The price of Vrought Nails raised half a cent per pound, by order of the Executive.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE A FEW HUNDRED SOME COPIES OF GIBBON'S DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE; to which is added, (in this edition only) THE VERY INTERESTING LIFE OF THE AUTHOR written by HIMSELF. Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Dollars.
GERMAN AND ENGLISH Almanacks for 1810, for sale at this office.