Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-08-30 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
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[No. 1290.]
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1806.
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TO RENT. THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs James and Alexander Dunlap, and lately by William T. Stone, at the west end of the market bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive vendue store is about to be established. If more agreeable, I would sell, on reasonable terms, a lease of about seven and a half years in the said tenement.
William McKim. Richmond, July 23th 23th. 1806. wtf
WILL BE SOLD. On the premises, in Buckingham, a county, at public sale, for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the place called the Mountain House.
Two Tracts or Parcels of Land. Containing in the two 500 acres. Also, another tract of 500 acres, in Amherst county, on Rocker's run, mortgaged by Charles Patterson to George Kippens & Co. to secure a payment of three hundred and sixty five pounds fourteen shillings and four pence half penny, with interest from the 28th day of August, 1779, and all costs, decreed by the said court of Buckingham, November, 1793. The first mentioned two tracts will be sold, or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs' demand, the 16th day of October, 1806—he said 500 acres in Amherst county, will be sold, on the land, the 19th day of October, 1806, or so much thereof as will satisfy the plaintiffs' demand.
By the Commissioners. August 18th, 1806. Gw
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED from this place on the 22th inst. RICHARDSON DAVIS , a soldier of the public guard, about 45 years of age, dark hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark complexion; he has a very bad sore on his right leg, which he says was occasioned by a shot he received when in the army, which makes him limp very much—he came from Patrick county here, when he enlisted, and says he once lived with Maj. Corn, of that county, and since has drove a wagon. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward.
Alex. Quarrier, C.P.G. Richmond, August 23, 1806. Sw
BY virtue of a deed of trust now of record in the district court of Richmond, executed to me by Jacob Trabue, of the county of Powhatan, on the 8th day of February, 1805, in order to secure the payment of £448 11s. 4d. due to Lyle and McCrindle, of Manchester, with the legal interest accruing thereon, and the costs necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zechariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the first day of October next, 200 ACRES OF LAND .
Be the same more or less, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, or perhaps a part thereof may be in the county of Chesterfield, and bounded by the lands of Benjamin Watkins, Reuben Winfrey, Samuel Raper and the Buckingham road, being the whole of the tract of land on which the said Jacob Trabue now resides.
THO'S DEPP, Trustee. Manchester, August 25th, 1806. ids
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, August 1806 IT is hereby made known to the public, that there will be established in College a plain, but decent table, upon the lowest terms, which will secure the institution against loss. The board will commence on the 3d Monday in October, the period fixed for opening the lectures in the philosophical and mathematical schools.
It is also notified, that all junior students will be compelled to lodge in College, to board at the public table, to devote certain stated hours to study, to appear at the calling of a roll at 8 o'clock in the evening, during the winter term, and at 9, during that of the summer, to continue in their rooms, after they have retired from the roll, until the next morning, and to observe other regulations, which cannot fail to be highly beneficial to youth.
The object of these arrangements is, not only to diminish the expense of a student at this College, but, to guard, as effectually as can be done, against dissipation and idleness. For this latter purpose, a system, more restrictive than that hitherto adopted, will be steadily pursued. Parents and Guardians who witness the increased tendency to those evils, against which the College holds itself bound to oppose every barrier within its power, will not hesitate to approve of those means, which may be deemed necessary for so salutary a purpose. But, a silent approbation is not sufficient. Their co-operation also is essential. They are, therefore, earnestly requested to take care, that their sons, or wards, shall be compelled to observe prudent and wise economy. It is a maxim, not to be forgotten, that the improvement of youth will generally be inversely as their expense; nor is it less true, that their expenditures will be in proportion to the temptations, which a misapplied liberality must excite. Let then no money be furnished beyond a moderate sum; and, let no credit be allowed, except for specified articles, and to a specified amount. This advice to parents and guardians, will, it is hoped, be duly appreciated, and departed from in no instance. It is impossible, that the wisest system of education can give to youth those inestimable benefits, which might otherwise be derived, if parents and guardians do not strenuously, and zealously, compel obedience to that economy, which is here so earnestly recommended; and, that every one may know what may be considered as the necessary expenditure of a student, at this College, it is stated, that
The board, for the course, will not exceed dol. 100 Fees to two professors. 30 Candles, fuel and washing. 35 Pocket money, not to exceed 40 205
By the Society, J. MADISON, P. (A2820)
Aug. 19. Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
Just received at this office, THE SECOND VOLUME OF Burk's History of Virginia. Subscribers are requested to call and take their books. August 27.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust bearing date on the tenth day of July, 1804, and duly recorded in Albemarle county court, from John Hall, of the said county, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due from said Hall, to Richard Durrett, jr. will be offered for SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 16th day of September next.
All that Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Albemarle, whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 69 acres, adjoining the lands of Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. The aforesaid land will be sold at William Clarkson's store, to satisfy a balance of said debt from said Hall, to the said Richard Durrett, jr. and the expenses of the said trust, and the surplus proceeding from said sale, if any, to be paid to said Hall.
DAVID L. LEWIS, Trustee. Albemarle, 22d August, 1806. ids
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the Hastings Court of Richmond, will, at their next session, proceed to appoint a fit and proper person, to act as Master Commissioner in Chancery, in the said Court, in the room of Samuel Greenhow, Esq. resigned; at which time candidates are solicited to attend.
By order of Court. Adam Craig, C. H. C. August 23, 1806.
TAKEN UP by the subscriber, a small black MARE, about four feet one inch high, her near hind foot white as her fellow joint, no brand perceivable, appraised to 20 dollars.
Benjamin Moore. April 22, 1806.
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given.
S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4, 1806. ff
FOR THE ARGUS. A great part of the following Essay was published some time ago by the writer of these remarks in the Enquirer as a communication. The subject appears to be well adapted to these discussions, and has been accordingly modified to suit them.
No. V. Considerations concerning the Federation of the States of Europe.
ALTHO' we cannot exactly comprehend the ulterior objects of this magnificent project, yet it is possible to offer a hypothetical illustration. All historians know that the illustrious Henry the IV. King of France projected a federation or league of many of the European states: But before it was promulgated or ripe for execution, Henry was assassinated by Ravailiac, and the plan of the intended federation has been made known by his confidential minister the duke of Sully. It is now also said that the Emperor Napoleon intends to carry into execution a similar project.
The situation of Europe is now very different from that which then existed. A plan, which was then wise and necessary, would now, in some respects, appear to be ridiculous. The motives for that federation appeared to have been indispensable. The civilized parts of Europe, then called Christendom, were threatened by Mahometanism from the east, by Paganism from the North and the East, and by the ambition of the house of Austria in the centre. All Europe was exposed to danger from each of these causes. The Turks threatened them on the one side, the Russians on the other, and Charles the Fifth seemed ready to grasp every thing.
Henry the Fourth, who was not only sincerely devoted to the Christian religion, but was also an able and benevolent statesman, had projected this scheme not only for the purpose of opposing, by adequate means, the incursions and conquests of these powers, but also to promote the tranquility, prosperity and happiness of Europe. Since that time Europe has been engaged in many disastrous wars. Great changes have been made. Some powers have totally disappeared, others which then were of little consequence have obtained exalted stations. Nothing now is to be feared from the Paganism and barbarism of Russia, from the Mahometanism and ferocity of Turkey, or from the all grasping ambition of Austria.
Bonaparte, it is believed, has now also formed a federation of states, but from very different causes and for very different purposes. The intended federation of Henry the Fourth, from the circumstances which existed, was intended for war. The situation of France required it. The federation of Bonaparte is designed for peace, and to prevent future wars. Napoleon's object appears to contemplate the general benefits of all mankind, to guarantee the future peace of Europe, and to give to the rulers of each nation an opportunity of promoting arts, sciences and civilization.
Nor is this all. The manner in which Europe was then cut up into small feeble principalities, of itself shews, that there was no federation which could promise durability. As the plan of Henry VI. was nothing more than a project, the execution of which depended upon the will of a great many persons, it is not likely, even if it had been promulgated, that the different potentates whose interests might be effected would have consented to it. Queen Elizabeth of England, it is said, gave her approbation, and it is very likely if two or three more equally powerful had also given their consent, that many of the others would have been compelled either to unite or submit.
Bonaparte at present possesses power enough to execute a partial federation, which will embrace a great proportion of the most valuable parts of Europe, so that, even though he should be opposed by some of the most powerful nations, it will not be in their power to prevent a federation, which will be more than a match for the dissentients.
It will not be possible fully to understand the designs of Henry the Fourth or to appreciate their real importance, unless the plan itself, as well as the situation of Europe at that time be accurately examined. Nor indeed is it further necessary than to shew, that one of the most renowned men of his own or any other times, had projected a scheme of so much grandeur, and so well calculated to ameliorate the condition of mankind.
The annexed quotations are sufficient to illustrate the general principles upon which the federation of states was about to be formed by Henry the Fourth—and altho' many other extracts of equal importance might be introduced, it cannot be necessary to swell this essay to a greater size. It is however proper to remark, that altho' Henry was the author of the plan it was adopted and promoted by Queen Elizabeth with equal ardor and apparent sincerity.
This subject cannot be supported better than in words of M c Abbe de Saint Pierre, as follows:
"From hence we may perceive that if Henry IV. King of France, had executed his celebrated and well proposed design, whereby to render peace perpetual and universal among the sovereigns of Europe, he would have procured the greatest benefit that it was possible, not only to his own subjects but to all the Christian kingdoms; and even by a necessary consequence to the world in general, a benefit of which all generations present and to come, would have participated, down to the latest time; a benefit, by which we should have been exempted from those servile and numerous evils, which are the effects of foreign and domestic wars; a benefit, which would have been the source of all those sweets which naturally flow from an uninterrupted and universal tranquility: If he had been so happy as to have executed his great design, it would have rendered him beyond all comparison, the greatest man the world ever has or probably ever will produce." After some further remarks the same author adds, "This prince, however, has always had the honor of being considered as the author of the most important invention, and most useful discovery, for the benefit of mankind that has yet appeared in the world, the execution of which may, perhaps, be reserved by providence for the greatest and most capable of his successors."
The plan of Bonaparte must be designed for such purposes as these. He has beaten, and can and will beat the Russians as often as their conduct shall make it necessary. He can overturn the Turkish government when he pleases. He has conquered Italy and overthrown the Austrian empire, and many other parts of Europe embraced by the plan of Henry the Fourth now submit to his sway or control. He has discovered a clemency and moderation which has no former example, and he appears to treat the nations which he has conquered just as a wise and prudent parent would treat an untoward son. The only difficulty of importance which now exists, proceeds from the rulers of Great Britain. George the Third has heretofore armed the most powerful nations, and hired mercenaries wherever they could be had to oppose a plan, similar to that, for the execution of which, the wise Elizabeth was ready to have engaged in war.
The enemies of Bonaparte say that this is a project for universal dominion. His friends and defenders say it is calculated to produce universal safety and happiness; and they also say—That if Napoleon had designed to extend and establish his dominion over those countries which will be embraced by the proposed federation, he would not have restored them to independence. It was easy to have converted them into provinces, and thus,
by the right of conquest, and the power of the bayonet to have established a more permanent dominion, than could be expected from the devices of the proposed federation.
If these things had not happened; if Bonaparte had not taught the world that he knew how to conquer, and such a project should be proposed, there might be some reason to suspect that it was dictated by an unjustifiable ambition, and that the first occasion would be embraced to seize and perpetuate a permanent despotism. But wide indeed is the difference. It will not be denied that Bonaparte is influenced by ambition: But it is the ambition of becoming the benefactor of mankind .
It is impossible for the ingenuity of man, to embrace any other project, so well calculated to guarantee to the contracting parties, a general and perpetual peace; or to open more extensive fields for the promotion of arts, sciences and all the advantages and blessings of civilized life, as that which the writer not only hopes, but believes to be the federal plan of Napoleon.
The present unsettled state of the North and East of Europe, and the relations of France towards each—the prospects of great and important changes depending upon the secret designs of a few men—forbid any definitive conclusions. The opinions already published in the foregoing essays, are still relied upon. With respect to the exact future boundaries of the particular principalities or powers, it is not important to the general design; they will depend upon future circumstances.
Since the foundation of civil government, no political project ever deserved so much notice. It is the first time when a powerful and invincible potentate, with the means (as his enemies say) of extending his dominion to the utmost regions of the earth, has prescribed reasonable limits for himself, and for the empire over which he preides; and has also shown a disposition to enter into a confidential confederation, with feeble states, not more for the purpose of adding strength and glory to himself, than for the laudable and generous purposes of guaranteeing and perpetuating their independence and prosperity. Such is the design and conduct of the emperor Napoleon; and it is for this, and other deeds of a similar complexion and like tendencies, that he has been greatly calumniated and defamed; and it is by such means that he may entitle himself to be called the benefactor of mankind .
The existing circumstances, and the reasonable prospects afford much room to say, that Bonaparte has in his power to suit that kind of character, which existed in the mind of M c Abbe de Saint Pierre, when he said, the execution of the plan of Henry IV. "may perhaps be reserved by providence, for the greatest and most capable of his successors."
There is something strangely capricious in the affairs of man. When this plan was first agitated, the British throne engaged with ardor and ability, to promote the fulfilment. Queen Elizabeth, besides this proof of the greatness of her mind, and the soundness of her understanding, not only gave her approbation, but was desirous, even before Henry IV. was prepared, to begin in the execution; and now we behold the same throne, when filled by George the third, employs all the resources of the nation, to destroy the only successor of Henry, who ever had the will and the means, to carry the project into execution.
Much credit has been given to Henry IV. for his grand and beneficial design of forming a federation of states.
But supposing that Bonaparte, now has it in contemplation, to execute a similar plan, will there not be due to him, much greater credit, than can be attributed to Henry IV.? The difference of their situations, is wide indeed. Henry possessed the will and capacity, equal to its execution, but he did not possess the means: So far from it, the House of Austria, then threatened to subjugate the rest of Christendom; and the Turks supported an implacable never ceasing hostility, against the whole. The federation proposed by Henry, was every way necessary, as well for himself and France, as for the other states, Austria excepted, which were included in the plan.
Bonaparte on the other hand, possesses the means to accomplish the design without calling to his aid, the circumjacent powers, or fearing a disappointment from the petty interests of surrounding potentates, who might either oppose or retard the general execution.
All the conduct of Bonaparte, shews, that he is about to establish a grand, liberal and permanent project. It is impossible to foresee exactly, what it will be, but there can be no reason to apprehend that it will be less beneficial, than the project of Henry IV. was designed to be; nor room to suspect, that he will not con-
template much more the happiness of individuals, and the permanent peace and security of nations, than the power and splendor of sovereigns.
Under these considerations, there is much more reason to fear, that Bonaparte, will not form a federation of states, than that he will do it. It will not cost him another effort to give to France, without the aid of a federation of states, a permanency and an internal vigor, which will be able to repel all the powers of Europe, and which might insure to that empire, the vassalage of adjoining nations.
In this view of the case, Bonaparte deserves much credit, even for the idea. But how much more credit will he deserve, for turning his thoughts upon a project so liberal, and so self-denying, if it be true, as many writers and politicians, pretend to believe, that he has subjugated or can subjugate, the rest of Europe? When this power, and these opinions, are duly considered ought we not to rejoice, even in the anticipated hope, that he who has the means, may possess the will, to establish a plan, which will give not only to Europe, but to all the civilized world, the prospect of a long and lasting peace, and an union of states, which will abolish those baneful prejudices and odious distinctions, by which the people of Europe, have been made the enemies of each other, and by which so many wars, have spread havoc and desolation, over every part of the globe?
While therefore, many well meaning and honorable men, weary and distracted themselves, as well as others, with fearful anticipations; it seems to be proper, to view the same anticipations, with the most benignant pleasure. It is from these, as well as from those conspicuous deeds, which are known to all the world, that we ought all to persuade ourselves, that the Emperor Napoleon, has neither forgotten nor abandoned, the principles and promises, which he published, when he was elevated to the station of first consul. Then it was when he solemnly engaged to contend alone for the rights of France and the happiness of the world .
Until something of a complexion, very different from any thing which has yet appeared, shall be discovered; the writer of this, will not allow himself to fear, that this promise is forgotten, or will be broken. Napoleon is too great, and too wise, to neglect so fair an opportunity, of obtaining the most splendid and honorable distinction, which ever falls to the lot of man. It is the distinction of being universally acknowledged, in addition to his other unequalled honors, to be the benefactor of mankind .
PACIFICATOR.
(To be Continued)
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Further to alter and establish certain post roads; and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following post roads shall be discontinued: From Dixon's spring, to Lebanon, in Tennessee; and from Raleigh by way of Chatham court-house, and Chapel Hill, to Hillsborough in North Carolina.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That the following post roads be established: In Massachusetts. From Granville, through Sandisfield and New Marlborough to Stockbridge; and from Rochester by Middleborough, East Meeting House, to East Bridgewater; from Brookfield through Brimfield in Massachusetts; to Stafford Springs, and thence to Tolland, in Connecticut.
In the District of Maine. From Brewer's to plantation number five, from Vassalborough, through Fairfax Unity, Cohassetown, to Hamden. From Buckford, through Hartford, to Livermore; and from New-Milford, through Bathston, Palermo, and Davistown, to Belfast.
In Vermont. From Poyahon, through Tunbridge, Chelsea, and Vershire, to Corinth.
In Connecticut. From Pomfret, through Glastonbury, to Providence, in Rhode Island.
In New York. From the town of Cherry Valley, through Springfield, Richfield, Plainfield, and Bridgewater to Sangerfield; and from Harrisburgh, through Williamstown, Ogdensburgh, Posenah, Chateaugay to Plattsburgh. From Rome through Redfield, Adams, by Smith's mills to Sackett Harbor, and from thence to Chennango. From Bath, through Canajoharie, Danville, and Williamburgh to Hartford, and from Onondaga to the village of Oswego in Lyndhurst; and a cross post from West Hampton, to River Head. From New Lebanon, in the State of New York, by Hancock, Richmond, Lennox, Lee, Becker, London, and Sandisfield, in Massachusetts to New Hartford, in Connecticut.
In New Jersey. From Belvidere to Stroudsburg, in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania. From Berlin, through Salisbury, to Cumberland. From Greensburg to Kittanning; from Pottershamock, to Crenango point in New York; and from Greensburgh through Mount Pleasant, Robbstown, and Williamsport, to Washington; and from Washington, through Alexandria, to Wheeling. From Gettysburgh, through Miller's town, Nicholson's Gap, and Waynesburgh to Green Castle.

In Delaware. From the village of Christiana, through New Ark, to Struburg, in Pennsylvania; and from Georgetown, through Concord, to Laurel. In Maryland. The post road from Vienna, in Dorchester county, to Snow Hill, in Worcester county, and thence returning to Vienna, may, in the discretion of the post master general, be so altered as to pass over Wicomico lower ferry and Quantico mills: Provided no additional expense in transporting the mail shall be incurred thereby.
In Virginia. From Lynchburg to Lexington. From Washington to Snicker's Gap, by the States of Rockland and Jessy Ferry, and from thence to Upperville, and to return by Issy Ferry's mill. From Winchester to Leesburg, by Leesburg court house, Russell court house, Lees court house, to Robinson's mill. And from Madison court house, to Staunton. The post road from Manchester to Coesville, shall pass by Chesterfield court house and Spring Hill. In North Carolina. From Ayrshire to Haywood. Chatham court house to Cross Haw river, near Jones' ferry, to Hillsborough. From Raleigh, by Chapel Hill to Hillsborough. From Wilmington through Conwayborough to Georgetown, in South Carolina; and from Wilmington to Ashe court house.
In South Carolina. From Port Royal to Conwayborough; and from Port Royal, by Marion court house, to Thomas Harley's.
In Georgia. From Washington, to Petersburg, and from Athens to Knoxville, in Tennessee.
In Ohio. From Cincinnati, by North bend, to Lawrenceburg, in the Indiana territory. From Augusta to Erie, in Pennsylvania; and from Frankfort to Worthington.
In Kentucky. From New Castle or Henry court house, by Gallatin court house, and Boons court house, to Lawrenceburg, in the Indiana territory; and the post road from Henderson to Edgewood shall pass by Livingston court house.
In Tennessee. From Mount Gilead to Carthage, thence by Kaveri's road to Lebanon. From Nashville to Charlotte. From Nashville by Walnut cove, thence along the turnpike road by way of Chitwood's to Pulaski court house, in Kentucky; and from Pulaski, to Stuart court house; and thence to Eddyville.
In Orleans Territory. From Baton Rouge to Opelousas. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That a sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to enable the post master general to defray the expenses which may be incurred by the accommodation of Joseph H. Webb, who in August last, was wounded by some person unknown, whilst he was employed in carrying the mail of the United States, and who is now under the care of the commandant at Fort St. Joseph.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted. That this act shall not be so construed as to affect any existing contract for carrying the mail.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 21, 1806.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
AN ACT For fortifying the ports and harbors of the United States, and for building gun boats. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a sum of money, not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated to enable the President of the United States to cause the ports and harbors of the United States to be better fortified and protected.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted. That a sum of money not exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, shall be, and the same is hereby appropriated, to enable the President of the United States to cause to be built and completed, a number of gun boats, not exceeding fifty, for the protection of the harbors, coasts, and commerce of the United States; and the President is hereby authorized to officer man and equip any part, or all of said gun boats, when he shall judge the same expedient, for the purposes aforesaid; and a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, is hereby appropriated, to defray any expense which may be incurred by officer manning and equipping gun boats as aforesaid.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That the President of the United States may direct any of the armed vessels of the United States to be sold, whenever he shall be of opinion, that the said vessel is so much out of repair, that it will not be for the interest of the United States to repair the same.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted. That the several sums of money hereby appropriated, shall be paid out of any money in the treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 21, 1805.—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
LONDON, June 19. We continue to receive American papers, in which we perceive the animosity against this country is as continued. Every instance of detention by a British vessel is published accompanied with all that violence and vulgarity of language which so eminently distinguished the American press. In this state of affairs to think of making those concessions to America which the American intercourse bill will make to her, at the expense of the shipping interest of this country, is a policy which we can neither admire nor account for.
June 25. Princess of Wales. Reports of the greatest delicacy and importance respecting this illustrious personage have been in circulation some days. Her infidelity to her husband has been the subject of general conversation. This is said to have originated in information given by Lady Douglas, in so solemn and circumstantial a manner, as to render it incumbent on the prince of Wales to consult counsel on the subject. He accordingly communicated the information to Lord Thurlow at the same time observing, that he had discontinued paying the least attention to the report, until it had been proved upon him, in the most forcible manner. His lordship advised the prince to lay the several allegations before his majesty, which was done without comment or observation on his part. His majesty immediately appointed a
select committee of his privy council to proceed to an investigation of the charge without delay. The committee is composed of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Spencer, Lord Eldon, Lord Grenville, Lady Douglas has been examined before the committee on oath. The Duke of Kent went specially to inform the accused of the nature and extent of the charge, & to notify that six of her female domestics were required to appear before the committee. This immediately took place, and they were examined on oath. The illustrious lady, on this occasion, observed, "I shall insist on an investigation; and, lest it should be imagined I might tamper with my servants, I will discharge them all immediately."
Throughout the whole business we are able positively to state, that the prince has behaved with the utmost decorum, and with an anxiety, that every possible means may be taken to assert the innocence and vindicate the character of the exiled personage. His royal highness so far from being prosecutor or accuser has not even been a complainant in the case.
Her royal highness yesterday paid Mr. Windham (secretary of state) a visit; which also has excited much attention. It is a proof that not the slightest distrust of the cabinet is entertained upon the case, and that her royal highness is confident of having done nothing that can possibly call for any proceeding on the part of government, further than the present solemn enquiry, which was highly desired by her for the purpose of showing the total falsehood of the calumny, and the subsequent proceedings for the punishment of the calumniators, which will become an indispensable duty upon the acquittal.
June 26. Various charges in the administration are talked of. One report states, that Lord Hawick is to go out to India as governor general, and to be succeeded at the admiralty by Lord St. Vincent. Another states that Lord Hawick is to be chancellor of the Exchequer; Lord Henry Petty to succeed Earl Temple in the army board; and Earl Temple to go to the India board. A third rumor states, that Lord Henry Petty goes to India, as governor general. We notice these reports merely as topics of rumor, without attaching much credit to them, but we think it not improbable that some partial change in administration may be in contemplation.— Star.
Lord Melville, after an absence of several months, attended yesterday in his place in the House of Peers.
The squadron detached by Sir Home Popham from the Cape of Good Hope, on the 18th of April, against Buenos Ayres, consists of the Diadem, of 64 guns; the Diomedes of 50; the Narcissus and Leda frigates. The troops employed are the 71st and 72d regiments, under the command of general Beresford.
Sir Home Popham is said to have engaged in the expedition against Buenos Ayres without the knowledge of the present government; but admitting this to be true, it is probable that he acted from the instructions of the late ministry, before he could have received any from their successors.
Mr. Monroe, the American minister, has taken a house for the season at Low Leyton.
AFFAIRS IN HOLLAND. King Louis had scarcely set foot in his new dominions, when he began to exercise his royal prerogative. He has announced that it is his intention to confer the following dignities upon some of those persons who have been most instrumental in placing him on the Throne of Holland; Verhuel to be created Count of Vianen; Gogel, Baron Breda, and Six, Count Kuilenburg.
The new king of Holland has promised his vessels a new coinage—provided they will furnish the bullion.
PARIS, June 19. An Imperial decree has been published, ordering an increase of the number of the velites, or young men, who serve as volunteers, and who are in the possession of 2000 francs a year each. The augmentation is to be 2000, in order to replace those who, on the 1st of January next, are to be received into the Imperial Life Guard, or promoted to the rank of officers.
HAMBURGH, June 10.
KING OF SWITZERLAND. It is reported that prince Joachim, Murat, will cede his new dominions to the new king of Holland, and be crowned king of Switzerland.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 25. The Russian envoy, count Italinsky, has announced to the porte, that his court has resolved to send two ships of war with fresh troops, from Sebastopol to Corfu, and that these troops would arrive within a few days at the entrance of the canal at Constantinople.—The Reis Effendi, replied, that the porte under the present circumstances, could not grant a passage for these troops without drawing upon itself the reproaches of another great power. The count Italinsky then reminded the porte of the treaties of amity which existed, and which had recently been renewed between it and Russia, and that in virtue of these treaties the passage could not be refused to the troops of his imperial majesty;—but if the porte should persist in opposing this passage, the Russian ships would see themselves under the necessity of opening by force a road to their destination. In consequence of this declaration, the porte has determined upon sending a squadron into the Black Sea, in order to maintain its neutrality.
Of the fleet destined for the Mediterranean there have only 12 ships of different rates sailed for the Archipelago; but within these 3 days it has been reinforced by 6 ships of the line of the first rate, and 6 frigates. Several brigs and galleys, under the orders of the captain Pacha and vice admiral Cehru Bey, are to cruise, in the Ionian seas, the Morea and the Archipelago.
NASSAU, Aug. 1. Arrived, brig Two Brothers, Tedder, 20 days from Baltimore. The sch'r Lucy, of Charleston, with 63 slaves, bound to New Orleans, detained by his Majesty's sch'r Haddock, arrived here on Wednesday. Yesterday a report prevailed in town, brought from Exuma, and said to have
been received there by an American vessel, of a French force of seven sail of the line having arrived in the West Indies;—of this report, however, after a diligent enquiry, we have not been able to obtain any particulars.
NEW YORK, Aug. 23. WILLIAM SAMPSON, Esq. lately from Ireland, has been admitted to practice as a Counsellor in the Supreme Court of Judicature of this State.
From England. —Mr. Lyman, passenger in the Sarah from London, arrived at Boston, confirms the information hitherto received of the sincere desire of the British Government to be on amicable terms with America. The sentiments of Mr. Fox were well known. A speedy restoration of a good understanding was confidently expected. Mr. L. is incredulous as to the report of an approaching peace between Great Britain and France.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in Halifax, dated 1st August, 1805, to the owner of the Harkimer.
"Referring you to my respects of the 30th ult. I am now concerned to acquaint you, that contrary to my hopes, the ship Harkimer is involved in the fate of the cargo, and were condemned this day, upon the principle of the voyage being an illegal one."
On Monday the 4th inst. Peter Martin, of Mahony township, Northumberland Pen. put an end to his existence by suspending himself by a rope round his neck from the limb of a chestnut tree. The coroner's inquest sat on the body on Wednesday last and brought in a verdict in German the substance of which was, that the deceased hung himself thro' the persuasion of the devil!!
August 23.
Capt. Alcorn, of the ship Clyde, arrived on Thursday evening from Trinidad, informs that a day or two previous to the sailing of Miranda's squadron, the commander in chief received direct intelligence that the whole of the Carraccas was in a state of revolt, and that two armies consisting of from ten to fifteen thousand men each were in the field, awaiting the arrival of General Miranda;—the one is commanded by Don Pedro Pinto—the name of the other commander is not recollected. Our informant adds, that the officers and soldiers were in health and in high spirits.
It has been a subject of much surprise in this region that General Miranda should have wasted so much time at St. Domingo, and in other parts of the West Indies, when the hope of success depended, in a great measure, on an expedition and unexpected effort. That he should have delayed the expedition, until the government of the Carraccas had been informed of the proposed attack, and had placed the country in the best practicable state of defence has been urged as proof of the feeble and inefficient character of Miranda. The following extract of a letter (dated Port of Spain, Trinidad, July 8th) from an officer of the expedition throws some light upon the cause of this delay.
"You will receive this by the hand of Captain Alcorn who is requested to give you as full a detail of the expedition as he may think proper. I should transgress orders, were I to write this detail at the present moment. The following, however, I may venture to give you. We have been hitherto thwarted in all our attempts to accomplish the intention communicated to you before we parted. But the cowardly men who devised plans to defeat and destroy one of the most glorious enterprises ever attempted by man, have themselves not only been defeated, but thrust out; and I hope the present generation as well as posterity may learn the authors of this nefarious plot. Our misfortunes began at St. Domingo, and continued until we reached the Spanish Main, where we lost one two schooners, as detailed in the paper I now enclose. This unfortunate occurrence having taken place, we touched at Bonaire for water, and then departed with our little force for Trinidad. Off Grenada, we fell in with his Britannic Majesty's ship Lilly, who was in pursuit of us to join the expedition. Both ships put into Grenada, where we received much important information. From thence we sailed for Barbadoes; having remained there 14 days, and having been joined by two other vessels, we came to this island. We shall sail from this in a few days, with a respectable force, both land and sea; and in my next, I will give you every particular worthy of notice."
"For the satisfaction of those, who may feel an interest in our destiny, it is proper to state, that our friends, who were taken by the Spaniards, have been treated well, and as prisoners of war."
PHILADELPHIA, August 23.
We were misinformed in stating, yesterday, that the whole of the crews of the two sch'rs belonging to Miranda, had been put to death by the Spanish government of Carraccas: their fate, however, is equally deplorable. The following, whom we presume held commissions under Miranda, were put to death, and their heads exhibited, as stated yesterday, a few days previous to the sailing of the Endymion; the remaining 48 were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the mines.
JAMES LEDLIE, formerly of this city.—He was induced to join the expedition at Port-au-Prince, and is said to have had the commission of a major. He was naturally fond of enterprise.
MR. LIPPINCOTT —A young gentleman of amiable and respectable connections in this city.—He also joined the expedition at Port-au-Prince; and was no doubt seduced into the fatal project.
CAPT. DONAHUE, also of this city, who has left a wife and a small family, to deplore his unhappy end. He commanded a vessel belonging to this port; and, urged by the insinuating temptations of Miranda's agents, abandoned her at Port-au-Prince, and entered into a cause which has cost him his life.
MR. GEORGE KIRKLAND —This gentleman was formerly a captain in the Provisional Army of the U. States, but was discharged on the reduction of that establishment. He was afterwards concerned in the publication of the Washington Federalist. He was not deficient in many of the ornamental and useful attainments of literature. He afterwards commenced commercial business in this city, but proving unfortunate, adventured to Hayti, with a view, it is said, of offering his military talents to Dessalines. He there joined Miranda, and is represented as holding a very important rank in his establishment.
CAPT. GARDNER —Of this person we have no knowledge.
PAUL GEORGE —We are equally ignorant of this character; as well as of
MR. SMITH, a butcher of New York, and a Polish Gentleman.
We have heard some individuals express a doubt of the truth of the above melancholy intelligence. We are sorry to observe that the sources through which it has been received, admit of no such consolatory hope. Four boys only, belonging to the crews, had their fates undetermined—They were still confined in the castle.
Capt. Suter, of the Endymion, understood while at La Guira, that Miranda intended by a considerable reinforcement was on his way to renew the attempt against the Spanish Main. The Government entertained no fears, but kept a vigilant look out on the Coast.
Extract of a letter from captain Suter of the brig Endymion, arrived at the La Guira, from La Guira, dated Aug. 22, 1806.
"I arrived here after a passage of 16 days from La Guira—I was boarded by the Brutus armed schooner from Antigua and politely treated. In the Mona Passage was boarded by one of his Majesty's brigs from Europe, behaved very mean, detaining us and pressed several men from the brig, leaving me only two seamen on board—He would not tell his name nor his vessel, lat. 26, 20, long. 71, 00, spoke schooner Caroline, 9 days out, from Trinidad bound to Philadelphia; lat. 34, 56, long. 72, 30, spoke sch'r Trent, from Edenton bound to Guadaloupe."
"Eight days before the Endymion sailed, ten of the officers of Miranda's sch'rs captured, were hung and 48 put into slavery ten years, those who were hung had their heads cut off and hung up in iron cages on the different roads through the country. Four boys remain in the Castle."
"Left at La Guira, schooner Polly Selter, for Boston."
A writer in an English paper, on the subject of a peace with Bonaparte, conjectures that France, to induce England to restore some of the important places she has taken, will endeavour to offer her something like an equivalent elsewhere.—Among the territory which might be tendered to Great Britain, the Floridas are mentioned.
BALTIMORE, August 23.
The day before the Jane arrived here yesterday from La Guira, 4 of the officers of Miranda's two schooners, taken by the Spaniards, were hung in gibbets, and it was said that 10 had been banged out of the 53, and the remainder sent in chains to the mines—one of the men taken had a wife and 6 children in New York—one of his sons was with him, and was set at liberty.
NEW ORLEANS, July 26.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Port Adams to his friend in this city, dated 21st July.
"We are hourly expecting the arrival of general Wilkinson. In his late letter to the commanding officer here, he promised to be at this place by the 20th inst., if his orders were not countermanded."
"I am not enough of a politician, statesman or soldier, to tell what is the contemplated movement."
RALEIGH, (N. C.) August 23.
FOR CONGRESS. The following Gentlemen are elected without opposition.
James Holland, in the Morgan district. Evan Alexander, in Salisbury do. Richard Stanford, in Raleigh do. Nathaniel Mason, in Warren do. Willis Alston, in Halifax do. Wm. Blackledge, in Newbern do. Thomas Kean, in Wilmington do.
A FEW COPIES OF THE American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET COMPANION, Are just received at S. PLEASANT'S Book-Store
From the Kentucky Gazette.
FELLOW CITIZENS;
The news-paper published at Frankfort, styled the Western World , has become the World's Wonder . It sprung up like a mushroom, and no doubt has excited the astonishment of the citizens of every part of the Union. Various are the conjectures; a variety of opinions prevail, as to its origin and object.
The unwarranted and wanton attack made in this paper, in their history of the Spanish Association, upon many of our most respectable citizens, who encountered every difficulty, and braved the storm, at a time which tried men's souls, in the establishment of the first settlement of Kentucky, merits some attention, and ought to be carefully examined. Not because the charges are true, or can possibly injure many of the characters implicated; but because their artificial, false statements, if not developed or contradicted, may lead many into error, create parties, and sow the seeds of discord at home, while they are also calculated to lessen our standing and respectability in the Union, as a republican State, and to withdraw from us the confidence of our sister States, and of the Federal Government.
The Editors who have resided but a few months in our country, would make you believe, that they have obtained a perfect knowledge of a serious conspiracy, which commenced about twenty years ago, and which by a strange concatenation of imaginary facts, they attempt to bring down to the present period, and possibly assert, that even now, this conspiracy exists; that at this very time, there are many, very many high, in office, and in the confidence of the people, in the Western States, who are traitors to their country. Can it be possible? Will any man of reflection believe it? No, fellow citizens; this conspiracy originated in the malignant breast of a few designing men, who have forfeited your confidence, and abused the trust reposed in them; who are willing, even at the sacrifice of public tranquility and private happiness, to gratify their spleen, by a last vain attempt, to light up the dying embers of a prostrated party. But they are disappointed—those men have fallen, never to rise again—Freemen will not be imposed upon—they will discover the views of the designing, and will expose them.
The history of the Spanish Association, is a medley of falsehood and assertion entirely without proof to support it. After the 2d number appeared, proof was expected; but in the 3d number, the Editors tell you, it will probably take 40 numbers, to publish the whole conspiracy, with the documents to support it. What documents can they produce, which will establish their assertions conclusively? I believe but few. If they have proof, why not produce it, and support each charge, as it is exhibited. They know their proofs will stand the test, or be credited. They know that this history, &c. is the fabrication of malicious men, and the facts only exist in their rankled brain. However, the mountain is in labor, and will produce a mouse. They are trying to make it a great big nothing at all.
I should be pleased, and think it would be gratifying to many of my fellow citizens, if the Editors of the Western World, would answer the following queries:
What were the views of the Editors in publishing the history of the Spanish Association, Conspiracy? &c.
From whom did they obtain their information?
Was it not principally from a connection of men, who have become unpopular on account of their political principles and treacherous conduct, one of whom forfeited the confidence of his constituents, by violating his promise, and voting contrary to their known wishes?
Are not those men, or some of them, the avowed and implacable enemies of, and would they not go any lengths, to injure every man who is implicated in the Spanish Conspiracy, &c?
Do they not wish to divide the republican interest in the Western country, and thereby favor a return of the reign of terror?
Is it not their object to influence the State elections, by favoring a particular party?
What testimony can be produced in support of the history of the Spanish Association, &c.? and when will it be exhibited?
When I am satisfied on these points, the public may probably hear from me again. Rest assured fellow citizens, I am no conspirator—I have nothing to ask or fear from any party—the height of my ambition is to ascertain the truth.
"INDEPENDENCE." Aug. 1st, 1806.
Sales at Auction.
TOMORROW afternoon at 4 o'clock, will be SOLD, at the store lately occupied by Mr. James Blackwell, dec. the remainder of his stock in trade, consisting of A General Assortment of Groceries, For approved endorsed negotiable notes at 60 days. Prosser & Moncure, v. m. Wednesday, August 27, 1806. 1
The sale of the above property is postponed until Tuesday next, when it will positively take place on a credit of 90 days, for approved endorsed negotiable notes. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m. August 30.

JOHN PAGE, Esq. the late venerable governor of Virginia, has been appointed Commissioner of Loans, in the place of MR. RIVETTER JONES Esq. deceased. We have not yet understood, whether Mr. Page has accepted the commission.
REV. JOHN CAMPBELL, is expected to preach at the Methodist Meeting House on Sunday the 31st inst. at 11 o'clock; and at the Capitol at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
In the 5th No. of the Western World, the Spanish Association, Broun's Conspiracy, and Gen. Miranda's Expedition, is continued; from which the following is extracted.
"We now arrive at the narration of a circumstance in which although we cannot produce the most satisfactory proof of connection with the Spanish association, yet the corroborating incidents are so strong as to merit notice, particularly when the transaction itself has excited not only the curiosity of America but of all Europe; we mean the demand of 50,000L sterling which was made by Talleyrand on the Envoys from the U. States, viz. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry, as a douceur for the pocket of the French Directory and Ministers. It is well known that previous to this embassy Talleyrand had lived eighteen months or two years in the United States. The greater portion of his residence was in the city of New-York, and the greater part of his time when there, he spent alternately between the house of col. Burr at New-York, and Jonathan Dayton of Elizabeth town, in New-Jersey. He made likewise several very considerable purchases of land in the western territories, by the direction of Burr and Dayton and we are authorised to say, kept up a close and intimate correspondence with Burr after he returned to France. He also informed Mr. Gerry, that the Directory were inclined to treat only with one Envoy, that he expected only one was to have been sent, and he was induced to believe this man would have been col. Burr—that if col. Burr had come to France in place of the three envoys, Marshall, Pinckney and Gerry, that all differences would have been adjusted. We have already stated the intimacy which has always existed between gen. Wilkinson, John Brown, Aaron Burr, and Jonathan Dayton; and that a compact of the most interesting nature, has been lately sealed between them. When we reflect on these circumstances, and on the correspondence between Talleyrand and Burr, at the very period when Talleyrand and our Envoys were negotiating; we think that very little doubt can be entertained, but the douceur contemplated for the French directory, would have gone into the pockets of Talleyrand and his brother associates in America. Jonathan Dayton would have endeavoured to have closed the eyes of the federalists as to the transaction; while Aaron Burr doubtless would have worked the same magic upon the republicans. Mr. Volney probably was acquainted, and impressed with the same views, as the conspirators. In the book which he has published, the greater part of it is exclusively devoted to the western territories. Whenever he speaks of a country entirely separate and distinct from the Atlantic states, and says that Nature never intended the two to be connected together. But the Frenchman in this country, who was most intimately acquainted with the designs of the Kentucky Spanish Association, and of the land speculations of Dayton is Mr. Chevalier, of the city of Richmond, Va. The artful, secret, and intriguing mind of Chevalier, the agent of the House of Beaumarchais, is well known by all who have had an opportunity of knowing the character of this gentleman. Let the reader therefore recollect one of the conversations which passed between Mr. Y. (DeLany) and the three American Envoys. Mr. Y. stated that the state of Virginia owed to Mr. Beaumarchais 145,000L sterling, and he (Beaumarchais) consented to lose 45,000L of it, provided he got the other 100,000L, and the gratuity of 50,000L sterling was given to Talleyrand." Let him also keep in memory that capt. J*** F*** the domestic partner and agent of gen. Wilkinson, was every summer in Richmond, and on habits of intimacy with Chevalier—What inference will he then draw? Not certainly that Chevalier and captain J*** F*** were entirely ignorant of the proposal made by Talleyrand, and the purposes to which the money if obtained, would have been applied. For it is to be presumed, that Chevalier was acquainted with the principal secrets of the House of which he was sole agent of America; as likewise, that Beaumarchais had agreed to the proposal before it was suggested to the Envoys by Mr. Y. the confidant of Talleyrand. It is also reasonable to be supposed, when Talleyrand asserted, that if col. Burr had been sent with full powers, all differences would have been adjusted; that col. Burr and Talleyrand in their correspondence, had already agreed upon the preliminaries on which they were to treat; and that Jonathan Dayton, Wilkinson & Co. the confidants of col. Burr, were informed
of these preliminaries, and gave directions to their respective agents and correspondents to act accordingly."
If it were really true that a princess of England had committed a ferus furor —there might be some cause for English exultation—as they would have some prospect of a change of the breed; the race of Hanover has run down to the lowest extreme of hereditary stupidity; if a new breed could be introduced—John Bull who has never been squeamish about the kind of kings— foreign or home made , would not quarrel much about them. Their Williams & Henrys and Elizabeths and Marys, are memorable examples, of merry begotten monarchs and princes; and in the mere article of breaking down the ties of marriage—the whole of the race , native and imported—Norman French—Plantagenets and Tudars—Scots Stuarts and Dutch Mynheers and Von Guelphs of Hanover, have furnished in the houses of Clifford, the Fitzroy, Fitzjames & duchesses of Portsmouth, and numerous others—nobility the fruit of depravity enough for any two or three nations.— Aurora .
Progress of civilization and the press. We have received a prospectus of a newspaper which is proposed to be published near the Banks of the Missouri —and westward of the Mississippi .— ib.
Batavian Consul General's Office. PARTICULAR NOTICE. The consul general of the Batavian republic to the U. States of America, gives notice to all owners and masters of vessels, that by dispatches received from the commander in chief of the Dutch West India Islands, strict orders have been given to the Dutch privateers lately fitted out of the different ports, to search and examine very particularly, all the neutral vessels bound to any port whatsoever, unless they are furnished with the proper certificate, from the consul general or from his agent in the different ports of the United States of America. In consequence of which I have thought proper to issue this, my notice, so as to prevent any vessel from being detained on her passage, for want of the above mentioned document. Agents will be immediately appointed for the different ports of the United States.
ANTHONY MORALES. From the Salem Register. E PLEURIBUS TRIA. The following propositions are respectfully submitted to the consideration of the members of the legislative and executive government of the United States, as examples of specific corrections of evils sustained from the British laws of trade, executive orders and course of practice. It will be observed, that some of these propositions are incompatible with others, being freely proposed for mere consideration as alternative remedies for the same evils. Other propositions will no doubt be suggested, and may be preferable to any of these, or these to them.
I. As Great Britain imposes a duty of 4 per cent on manufactured exports from thence to this country, under pretence of convoy, (restraining from a like burden on her supplies to other countries, as it is said) it is proposed that no drawback shall be allowed on the exports of such goods of Great Britain as are not made out of our American raw materials, nor on such as are imported into this country on account of British subjects. For example—India cotton stuff, India Silks, British and Irish woollens, silks, linens, leather goods, hats, and wares of metal, are proposed to be excluded from drawback, and all British goods when imported actually or in trust, on the account of British subjects. The last of these regulations to be in force while such exports are made from Great Britain to America are subjected to the 4 per cent. duty.
II. A duty with drawback, (that is, a consumption duty) of twenty-five per cent. is proposed, as the minimum upon all goods of the growth, produce or manufacture of the British dominions, possessions, or dependencies, in all cases, except those wherein the duty is already higher, in the form of ad valorem duty, or duty upon specified goods, & except the free articles. This duty is to encourage American manufacturing of the raw materials shut (by the recent British orders) out of the continent of Europe , and to make up the deficiency of revenue upon goods, which we are prevented from importing from the continent of Europe, by the exclusion therefrom of our ships and cargoes.
III. The prohibition of the importation of goods in British vessels from any ports but their own; and of every kind, but of their own growth, produce or manufacture—to make up the loss of the carrying trade of which they deprive us by the illegitimate exclusion of our ships from many parts of the European continent, and to counterbalance a similar restriction in the British navigation laws of the 17th century.
CAETERA MANENT.
Ice-land. —The Danish government is occupied in the amelioration of the lot of the inhabitants of Ice-land, a people removed to the confines of the polar circle, but interesting on account of the seal with which they cultivated the sciences in the 10th, and 11th centuries, and on account of the voyages they made to America. Ice-land, almost ruined by various physical
and political misfortunes, is about to be restored; a regular city is building, to be called Reykjavig ; and it is already peopled by colonies of natives as well as strangers; a free port invites the vessels of commerce; and a college, where even the ancient languages and natural history are taught, is in the full exercise of its functions.— Eng. Mag.
There were great rejoicings throughout all Scotland on receiving information of lord Melville's acquittal. The following is from a Glasgow paper of June 19:— "One of the numerous entertainments given in this city, in celebration of lord Melville's acquittal, consisted wholly of Scotch dishes, such as sheep heads, haggis, oat cakes and barley scones . White bread and London Porter were excluded by the unanimous resolution of the company.—This party had a transparency in one of their windows, of a figure in the garb of a Hiland soldier, with the emblem of justice suspended over his head, and the motto, " Lord Melville acquitted—his friends rejoice ."
On the 15th inst. the emperor DORAPARTE entered the 37th year of his age. We understand the grand Military Fete which he promised his army after the battle of Austerlitz , was to commence on that day in Paris, and continue three days.— Boston Cent.
We are concerned to state, that by the recent arrivals, positive information is received of the prevalence, in certain West India Islands, of an unusual degree of sickness, we have been particularly informed, that this is the case with St. Jago de Cuba, and Port au Prince.
READING. Plantus, the poet and philosopher, in the early part of his life, was much given to the vanities of the world, and owing to the great vivacity which nature had given him, was very irregular in his conduct.—He began his career of life in the capacity of a soldier, after which he tempted fortune on the hazardous ocean. He next learned the trade of baker, then became a tailor, next a merchant, and continued his pursuits in a variety of other professions, till he at last commenced a philosopher.—Being one day asked, in which of his professions he found the most satisfaction, he thus replied: "There is no condition, on which we do not wish for a change—no post of honor without danger—no riches without labor and inquietude—no prosperity so permanent as to have an end—nor any pleasures so agreeable as not at last to tire us? so that if I have ever experienced any peace and tranquility, it is only since I have given myself to reading."
A CAMP MEETING commenced near the Pine Woods Meeting House, about seven miles from this place, on Thursday, the 24th ult. and continued until Monday morning following. Those who have been accustomed to such meetings, say it was the largest within their knowledge. The number of people that attended could not be much less than five thousand. There were two hundred and twenty four Tents, in which there were three thousand two hundred actual residents; and two hundred and forty three Waggons and Carts. The meeting was attended by thirty Preachers.
Augusta Centinel.
The Death of the Pines. It is said that since the fall of 1802, a deadly disease has been spreading among the Pine trees of South Carolina. This year it appears to act with the most powerful effects—many plantations having lost all their sawing and fencing timber, and thousands of acres contiguous to each other, presenting nothing but a dreary waste. The causes of this disease have not been ascertained.
The hangerloo pocket is all the rage among our dashing elegantes ; it opens upon the small of the back.— Lon. Jap.
FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENT.
Extraordinary growth of Indian corn. In the year '804, the weather about the commencement of harvest, was intensely hot; one of the warmest of those days, there was an excessive fall of rain, in continued showers, with little or no intermission the whole afternoon, and on clearing away, the warmth had not abated; I placed a pole by a thirly hill of corn in my field, flattened on one side, for the purpose of seeing, and stretching a single stalk to the extreme point, scored across, repeating this at sunrise for several days, and accurately measuring the space, I noted as follows:—July 9th, until July the 10th, 24 hours, 4 inches and 3-8ths of an inch; July the 10th, until July the 11th, 24 hours, 2 inches and 1-3d of an inch; July the 11th, till the 12th, 24 hours, 2 inches and 1-2 of an inch; July 12th, till the 13th, 2 inches and 1-8th of an inch; July the 13th, till the 14th at sunrise, 24 hours, 2 inches and 7-8ths of an inch; July 15th, the corn shot out in tassel.
The Paris Argus of the 31st. of May, boasts that no less than eighty seven American ships were carried into the ports of Cuba, by French and Spanish privateers, in the short space of three months.
Indignation burst forth in this capital when the intelligence arrived, that the Marengo and Belle Poule had been captured by an English ship of the line and a frigate. It was in vain objected that
the English ship of the line was a three decker. It is a fact, that no English ship of the line ever captured a French ship of the line in single combat, and still less should it have happened when the Marengo had been for three years at sea, and her crew perfectly seasoned and disciplined. Public opinion condemned admiral Linois.
It is, therefore, with pleasure we announce, that the first English relation is false. Admiral Linois sailed in the night into the thick of admiral Warren's squadron. He would easily have beat off the London, but two other ships of the line, the Achilles and the Ramillies bearing down upon him, admiral Linois was forced to strike. There is then no dishonor in this, which can only be looked upon as an accident.
The admiral and his crews did their duty. The Marengo and the Belle Poule during the three years they remained in India, made prizes from the English to the amount of forty millions of livres, and obliged the merchants of London to quadruple the rate of their insurance.
Pa is Moniteur.
Among the many persons present at the queen of Great Britain's levee, on the king's birth day, on the 4th of June last, was the American minister, who presented Mr. Purvis, secretary of legation. Lord Selkirk took leave, previous to his departure on a diplomatic mission to America.— Lon. Jap.
ORIENTAL ANECDOTES.
A learned man made a practice of placing himself at a mosque, and preaching to the people. One of the congregation wept constantly. One day the preacher said, "My words make great impression on this man's heart, which is the reason of his crying so much." Others observed this to the man that wept, "The learned man does not make any impression on our minds; what kind of a heart must you have, to be always in tears." He answered, "I do not weep at his discourse; but I had a goat of whom I was exceedingly fond, when he grew old, he died; now when ever the learned man speaks and wags his chin, the goat comes to my remembrance, for he had just such a long beard."
A Dervise went to a miser, and wanted something of him. "If you consent to a proposal of mine," said the miser, "I will do whatever you require." The dervise asked him what it was. He replied, "Never ask me for any thing, and whatever else thou requirest, I will perform."
The following is the opinion of a late ingenious writer, respecting the fraternity called Quakers: "What is familiar and near to us, excites little scrutiny or investigation; but the time may come, when a wise legislature will condescend to enquire, by what means a whole society (in both the Old and New World) is made to act with uniformity, for upwards of a century; by what policy (without enrolment from government) they have become the only people free from poverty; by what economy they have thus prevented beggary and want amongst their members, while the nation groans under the weight of taxes for the poor. They are industrious, modest, intelligent and virtuous people, animated with the most beneficial principles. They have a comprehensive charity to all mankind, and deny the mercies of God to none; they publicly aver that an universal liberty is due to all, are against impositions of every kind, though they patiently submit to many themselves, and are perhaps the only people of all mankind, whose practice (as a body) correspond with their principles.— London paper.
ANECDOLE.
Carlini was the first comic actor on the stage of Padua; a single glance of his eye would diffuse smiles over the most rigid countenance. A gentleman one morning waited on the first physician in that city, & requested he would prescribe for a disease to which he was not merely a subject, but a victim—Melancholy. "Melancholy," replied the doctor, "you must go to the theatre, and Carlini will soon dissipate your gloom, and enliven your spirits." "Dear sir," said the patient, seizing the Doctor by the hand, "excuse me, I am Carlini myself; at the moment I convulse the audience with laughter, I am the prey of the disease I came to consult you on."
A few days ago says a late Limerick paper, a man was summoned to appear before our chief magistrate, charged with a species of fraud hitherto unknown in this part of the United Kingdom, to wit, selling his wife for 10 guineas, and then passing another man's wife on the purchaser instead of his own—"splendide falax."
An Editor wanted for the Register.
The SALE REGISTER having been supported in its Editorial department by the voluntary assistance of its friends, since the decease of the Editor, (Mr. CARLTON) the Proprietors are desirous of obtaining an Editor to conduct the same in future.
Proposals may be made at this office any time prior to the 1st. of October next.
The Editors of the Argus, Chronicle, Democrat, Esq., Republican, Spy, Witness, Citizen, Aurora, and National Intelligencer, are particularly requested to give this advertisement a place in their papers a few times, and at their
request similar favors will be returned to them in this paper.
Salem, August 18, 1806.
A gentleman of respectable literary acquirements, whose political principles are DEMOCRATIC, would receive the most liberal terms, in conducting the editorial department of the Boston Courier and Democrat.
B. PARKS
No. 16, Ann street.
Republican editors will confer a particular favor by giving this notice a few insertions in their respective papers. August 15.
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR.
The Virginia Almanack,
FOR THE YEAR 1807.
August 30. 3t
ALMANAC FOR 1807. THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S ALMANAC for 1807, is this day published by S. GRANTLAND, opposite the Bell-Tavern, Richmond. This Almanack, beside the usual astronomical calculations contains many very valuable pieces. The following subjects are selected from many equally interesting; viz.
THE IRISH WEDDING; or the Song of
THE BRIDE;—this humorous song alone is worth the price of the Almanack.
An Honest Lawyer.—Anecdote of the late George Wythe, Esq.
TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK. A speech in time saves nine.
He's out at the little end of the horn.
AN ODE.—The Dying Christian to his Soul.
WILL OF ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, Esq. —A more curious production can no where be found.
SONG.—for the 4th of July.
Humorous Anecdotes, Poetry, &c.
AGRICULTURE.—Egyptian Wheat—Growth of Indian Corn—Construction of Ploughs—to make Parsnip Wine.
MENTAL.—Recipe for Dysentery, Dropsy, Deadfish, &c.
Those who purchase by the gross or dozen will be supplied at a very moderate price—The custom of Country Merchants resolicited.
Book Printing, Hand Bils, &c. executed by S. Grantland on reasonable terms. August 26th, 1805.
Negroes for Sale.
The subscriber will sell a great bargain in SIX NEGROES, consisting of one negro man, who is a good shoemaker—two women, accustomed to house business—two girls, of about ten years of age, and one small boy. The above negroes will be for private sale until the first Monday in October, and if not disposed of, will, on that day, be sold, at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncreiffe, on 60 days credit. THOMAS BURGESS. August 27th, 1806
I have also for sale, a light COACHEE and HARNESS
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
A TUTOR, who teaches the English language grammatically; together with Arithmetic and Book keeping; likewise the study of ancient and modern History. Geog. &c. He would prefer living in a private family—Sufficient recommendations may be obtained from families where he has taught for several years past—A line conveyed to the Post Office in Ga. L. A. (Cumberland county) addressed to Col Samuel Allen, of Buckingham, will be attended to. Buckingham 22d August, 1806. Sw
A BOY about one year old, by two free (condition unknown) was brought from Norfolk in the Sloop Liberty, capt. Gudge, about 6 weeks past, directed to Louis Ruxa, Richmond, and judged by said Gudge, in my Court House—The owner thereof is requested to come forward pay the expense of this advertisement, and receive the same. John Craddock. Roanoke, August 28th, 1806. Sw
1459 1-2
ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE; 772 of which lies in the county of Pittsylvania, upon the branches of Elkhorn, and Shoccoe creeks, adjoining the lines of Joseph Terry, James Johnson, and others. The greater part of this land is excellent tobacco land, the whole lies well, is well watered, and timbered, and all in wood. 400 acres in the county of Buckingham, on the waters of Fiesby, and middle State river, adjoining the lines of Charles Macey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also uncleared, lies well, well timbered and watered, and a good proportion fit for the culture of tobacco, and a most excellent situation for the raising of stock of all kinds. 287 1-2 acres on the head of Hatcher's creek, in the said county of Buckingham, adjoining the lands of capt. Peter M'Kay, Leonard Glyburn, and others—about one half of this tract is cleared, the greater part of which has lain fallow a number of years; consequently in prime order for the putting in of small grain this fall, which it would bring well, if properly put in—the other half is in woods, and of good growth; there is also on this land a pretty good dwelling house, two rooms below & one above, with a brick chimney, with a fine place in the two lower rooms, and some necessary out houses. The whole of the above lands are now offered for sale, and upon moderate terms, but if not sold privately, the first tract, will be laid off into lots and sold, to the highest bidder, at Hatcher's Old Town (now Peytonsburg) a few miles below the said land, on the first Monday in November next, part cash and part upon credit. The other two, if not sold before, will at Buckingham court, on the second Monday in November next, be sold, to the highest bidder, as above; in the meantime, any one who will buy, may treat with the proprietor, living in Buckingham county.
Henry Bell. Buckingham, Aug. 5. 1806. (wtN 10)
Charlotte Court, 5th Aug. 1806.
Alexander Garden, plaintiff
against
Stephen Bedford, defendant.
This defendant Bedford, not having answered
his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state;—On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of November next, and give security for performing the decree of the court; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy, teste,
Thos. Read, C. C. C.

Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable means of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (tf)
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—An account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806. tf
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (tf)
RICHMOND BATH, ADJOINING the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments, with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. * Price for a single bath 2s. 6d. or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. * No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 26, 1806. tf
TO BE SOLD, for cash, at John Farnar's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Farnar, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to Rives, Murphy & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO WOMAN, named Milley, and her child, named Henley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing the said trust; one SET of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one sorrel MARE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 16th July, 1806. 4w
** The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until the FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, at which time it will certainly be sold. DANIEL HIGGINBOTHAM.
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1806. IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public paper that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to contract, to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
NOTICE. THE partnership of Jesse Higginbotham & Co. is this day dissolved, by mutual consent—All persons who have accounts with the concern, are requested to come forward and settle them with Jesse Higginbotham. Brown, Rives & Co. Jesse Higginbotham. Caïra, 1st August, 1806.
THE business will be continued by James Brown of Richmond, Robert Rives of Amherst county, and Henry Rives of this place, under the firm of HENRY RIVES & CO. who will pay all claims against the late concern of Jesse Higginbotham & Co. James Brown. Robert Rives. Henry Rives. Caïra, August 1st. 1806. 4w
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, for all sums above ten dollars, at the late dwelling house of John James Woodfin, dec. in the lower end of Henrico county, near four mile creek, on Thursday the 4th day of September next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, the perishable property of the said decedent, consisting of household and kitchen FURNITURE, stock of CATTLE, SHEEP and HORSES, and many other articles too tedious to mention. Bonds with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the day of sale, if not paid at the sale. All persons having claims against the said estate, are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, that provision may be made for payment; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence will be given. JOHN WOODFIN, Sen. Adm'r. August 16th, 1806. tds
*** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. "Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806
BILLS OF LADING May be had at this Office.
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks      Imperial Tea Jamaica and Antigua      Herrings and Shad Rum      Alexandria Beer, Bubbles New England Rum      English Walnuts Port & Sherry Wine      Brown Soap Old Cognac Brandy      Nutmegs Loaf and Brown Sugar      Pepper Molasses      Allspice Coffee of superior quality      Mace Cloves Alexandria Crackers      Starch Rhode Island Cheese      Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. (f)
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnstadt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob John's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattrassee worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5 1806.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, ca. which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of Land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are some that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Greer Taylor and Estate B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allin's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. 4m
NOTICE. THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to a subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 1st Jan
THE subscribers, Brewers of Porter and Ale, in Philadelphia, desirous of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighboring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article, and all the information necessary for carrying on a Porter Cellar, in the said place, on receiving sufficient security for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia, or to Messrs. Macmurdo and Fisher. P. Hare & Son. LIDN. August 3th, 1806.
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
MILLINERY. MRS. S. PLEASANTS, in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Bookstore, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, at the tavern of Thomas Wills, on the fourth day of September next. The Following Slaves, to wit: Hannah, a negro woman, Patrick, a boy, Amy, a negro woman, Dick, a negro fellow, and the children of Hannah herein before named; also, the children of Amy herein before named, conveyed to me in trust by Edward Moore, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. merchants and partners, of the town of Milton. Being only interested as trustee, will only convey the title to aforesaid property vested in me as such. Martin Dawson, Trustee. August 2d, 1806. tds
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the primer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
I will Sell my Land In Goochland county, the former residence of Smith Payne, Esq.—the quantity near 800 acres, and the quality adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco; improvements of 1200 value, orchards of all kinds of fruit, and the situation healthy. For terms apply to Neill McCull, merchant, Richmond, William G. Poindecker, attorney at law, Louisa, or to the subscriber on the premises. It will be allowed the purchaser to sow wheat at the usual time, and possession will be rendered at Christmas next. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 17th August, 1806. 3w N. B. The payments will be distant, say six annual instalments. G. B.
20 DOLLARS REWARD. RUN AWAY on Tuesday last, my negro man R. BOB, about 33 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very thick and well made, and has uncommon thick lips. It is presumed, as he took his clothes with him, that he intends making his escape by water, as such, I forewarn all captains or owners of vessels from harboring, or carrying him off at their peril. The above reward will be given to any person who catches him out of the county and brings him to me, or confines him in some jail until I get him; but if caught in the county or neighborhood, I shall not expect to pay more than ten dollars, with other expenses. Eunity Hooper. Hanover County, August 19, 1806. 2*
NOTICE. THE Subscribers are authorized to receive and collect, all monies, &c. due on the books of James McAlister; the same being made over to them as per the records of court. Royster & Bohannon. Richmond, Aug. 29, 1806. 4t
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.
FOR SALE, At public auction, by PROSSER and MONCURG, Seven HOUSES and LOTS IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. ONE house and lot between the bank and barracks, 50 by 30 feet, with 9 rooms, a complete cellar the size of the house—one story of stone, one of brick and two of wood—a smoke-house, dairy, a two story kitchen, fowl house, and necessary, all built of brick during the last fall—a stable for eighteen horses, built of wood. The lot is walled in with brick, with palings of the best materials on the well. This stand is inferior to none in the city of Richmond as a boarding-house, public house, or for a private family. I lived in the house for 3 years, and during the assembly was crowded with company. The above desirable house will be sold, on Wednesday the 30th of August, at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 60 days, one fourth in 120 days, for negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia well indorsed, the balance in three annual payments, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments; possession given immediately. At the same time and place, will be sold, about twelve or fifteen hundred dollars worth of FURNITURE, at 60 days, for negotiable notes well endorsed. The other six houses are on the hill, near Dr. Greenhow's and Mr. Rife's property. There is a two story brick house 42 by 20 feet, complete by finished. One other house 32 by 18 feet, built of wood. Four other houses 16 by 18 feet, with good brick chimneys, all of which will be in complete order by the day of sale, and well painted; the lot to every house is well enclosed with palings; necessary to every house, and handsome gardening spots. These houses will be sold, on the tenth day of September next; the sale will take place at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 90 days, with negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia, one fourth the first of June next, and the balance in one, two and three years, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments. Any bonds, notes or accounts which I justly owe, that are now due, will be received in either of the payments nearest the time of their becoming due, if presented on the day of sale. My principal reason for selling the above property is, I have purchased an estate in the lower country and intend moving to it at Christmas next; all claims against me I hope will shortly be made known, that I may settle them to the wish of my creditors, and all those indebted to me, I trust, will without delay, come forward and pay off what is due me, as I feel a desire to close accounts with every person as speedily as possible. John P. Shields. August 12th, 1806. tds
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Darnstadt's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES, on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of stuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs.; will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11, 1806. tf
STONE LINE. A CARGO OF STONE LINE, in excellent order, is just arrived and for SALE, by SAML PAINE. August 12th, 1806. 3w
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES where on John H. Milton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling House an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paid in a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Wiloughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2. tf
NOTICE. WILL BE LET, to the lowest bidder, on Saturday the 20th of next month, at Amelia courthouse. The Building of a Jail, For said county. The jail to be built of brick and wood, two stories high, a particular plan of which may be seen on application to Mr. Wm. T. Eggleston, at Amelia courthouse. BY THE COMMISSIONERS. August 13th, 1806. 3w
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us on the fourteenth day of February, 1804, to secure a debt due from Col. Robert Goode, to William B. Giles, Esquire, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the first day of October next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, that well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Col. Goode now resides, lying on James river, in the county of Chesterfield, containing twelve hundred and sixty-one acres, more or less, and commonly called and known by the name of WHITEY. This valuable estate lies within three miles of the city of Richmond, and two from the town of Manchester, and has on it a large and commodious dwelling house, with all convenient out houses and improvements, well suited to the accommodation of a genteel family. JOSEPH SCOTT, WM. MOSELEY, ROBERT POLLARD, Trustees. August 15th, 1806. tds
NOTICE. THE copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected—Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, And by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 3m
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
50,000 Dollars for 650 Cents. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V. For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellence of the present scheme is universally acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 50,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 8 dollars each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize. TICKETS AND SHARES. FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE No 64 & No 83, Maiden Lane, New York At 6 and a half dollars, until the first of October, when they will advance to 7, and continue advancing as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lottery is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, one of which will also be enclosed it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. 5m
WILL BE SOLD, On Tuesday the second day of September next, (at Chelsea the seat of the late Bernard Moore, Esquire, in King William county, on a credit of six months, the purchasers giving bond and security) all the household and kitchen FURNITURE, and PLANTATION UTENSILS, two hundred barrels of CORN, one hundred head of the finest SHEEP, and the stock of HORSES and HOGS, belonging to the estate of the said Moore. Also, on the same credit, about one hundred acres of valuable WOOD-LAND lying in Palmer's swamp in King William county, adjoining the lands of Mr. Cassin and Mr. Littlepage. At the same time, will be Sold, for cash, one thousand pounds of excellent BACON, and a very large and valuable stock of CATTLE, in such order for becevers as to merit the attention of persons in the habit of furnishing the markets of Richmond and Petersburg with that article. The creditors of Mr. Moore are invited to attend the sale and exhibit their claims, in order that provision may be made for discharging them. TH: C. HOOMES, Attorney for GEORGE R. LEIFER, Esq. dec. B. Moore dec. August 19, 1806. tds
FOR THE INFORMATION of the electors within the district composed of the counties of Franklin, Bedford, Patrick and Henry, it is ordered that a copy of the following address be published three weeks successively in the Virginia Argus, and in the Lynchburg Gazette. IN COUNCIL, August 18th, 1806. THE Governor submitted to the Council, a letter which he had received from Christopher Clarke, Esq. resigning his seat in the Congress of the United States, as a representative of the district composed of the counties of Bedford, Franklin, Patrick and Henry—whereupon it is advised that writs of election be issued to the several sheriffs of the counties aforesaid, directing them to hold elections in their several counties to supply the vacancy aforesaid, at the following periods, to wit: In each county composing the said district, excepting the county of Franklin, the election shall be held on the court day of such county, which shall be in the month of October next, and in the said county of Franklin, the election shall be on the court day of that county which shall happen in the month of November next. DAN. L. HYLTION, C. C.
TO BE SOLD, FOR cash, at Peter Worsham's, in Amelia county, on the first day of September next, by virtue of a deed of trust to me executed by said Worsham, for the purpose of discharging two several debts therein specified, 2 HORSES, 10 head of CATTLE, household and kitchen FURNITURE, one NEGRO FELLOW, by the name of Sam, and the tract of LAND whereon the said Worsham lives, containing 50 acres more or less. George Scott, Thompson Scott, John Jeter, Trustees. August 15, 1806. St
FOR SALE, MY PLANTATION, SITUATED in the county of Powhatan, on the south side of the Buckingham road, about one mile and a half below the courthouse, containing 502 acres, three-fifths of which are well timbered, and half the cleared land quite fresh—1000dol. to be paid down, & the balance in four annual instalments, to be secured by bond, and a deed of trust on the land, to carry interest from the date, although it will not be claimed until the last instalment, which, as well as the preceding ones, being punctually paid, the whole of the interest will be relinquished. The purchaser will be permitted to sow a crop of wheat. Possession will be given in December next, and the land shown by Mr. R. Hawkins, living the con, or the subscriber, residing at Fighting creek, two miles therefrom, to whom application must be made for the price of the land. William Berkeley. Powhatan, June, 1806. (w2m&121sm)
*** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. jif
James River Low Grounds. TO RENT or LEASE, for a term of years, that valuable tenement, whereon Reuben Bagby now lives, being part of my estate lying upon the Fluvanna river, in the county of Amherst, four miles below Lynchburg, two or three from Lewis's manufacturing mill and Ross's iron works—and containing by estimation, about eighty four acres LOW GROUND, of superior quality. For terms apply to the subscriber, residing near Willis's mountain, in the county of Buckingham on the road leading from Ca Ira to the courthouse. L. Bolling. August 1, 1806. w3t
Stop the Thief!!! STOLEN from the subscriber's plantation on James river, about 12 miles above New Canton, in the county of Buckingham, on the night of the first of this month, a light BAY HORSE, about 7 or 8 years old, hanging mane and tail, and about 5 feet high, or near it—has a remarkable knot about the size of a hickory-nut of the wen knot, near the top of the right shoulder blade—Travels well and long, paces, draws well in gear, and is apt to put back his ears when approached—the right eye a little affected, and is a little drowsy pumped—no brand on either mark collected. He is very well known on the Court Road and about Manchester, having run in Mr. L. Darnstadt's waggon, of whom I purchased him about two years ago—I will give FIFTY DOLLARS for the horse and FIFTY DOLLARS to any person who will apprehend and bring the thief to justice. L. Bolling. Buckingham county, August 10th 1806. w3t
Buckingham county, July Court, 1806. Joseph Clarke and John Harris, Complainants. vs. Zacharias Taliaferro, Charles Patterson and John Baskerville, Defendants. ON the motion of the complainants by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Taliaferro and Patterson are not inhabitants of this state, it is ordered, and decreed that unless they shall appear here on or before November term next, and answer the bill of the complainants, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively, in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, jr. d. c.
At a court continued and held for Albemarle county, the 3d June, 1806. Samuel Shelton & Company, Plaintiffs. vs. John Martin and Walter Leake, Defendants. This day came the plaintiffs aforesaid by their counsel, and the defendant John Martin, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered and decreed, by the court, that the defendant John Martin 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 published in some public newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, Alex. Garrett, D. C. A. C.
At a court held for Prince Edward county, June the 15th, 1806. Hart and Nimmo, Complainants. vs. Champion Arnold and Christopher H. Halland, Defendants. The defendant Arnold, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, That the said defendant Arnold, do appear here on the first day of September court next, and answer the complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, d. c.
We have lately received, FOR SALE, 12 hds. sugar      15 boxes cotton & wool 50 bbls. do.      cards do. 3000 lbs. green coffee      4 tons castings assorted 10 hds. Antigua rum      ed, viz. pots, ovens, 5 do. Windward Island      skillets, spiders, and do.      irons, wakettes and 14 hds. N. E. rum      waggons boxes 14 bbls. do. do.      350 sacks salt 12 bbls. molasses      100 bbls cut herrings 8 casks Malaga wine      50 do whole do. 20 tiers & bbl. whisky      15 do shad 40 pips apple brandy      40 bbls Spanish indigo 15 bbls do do.      15 bbls nutmegs 10 crates Liverpool      100 pr men's fine shoes ware assorted      50 do coarse do. 10 do stones do.      500 bbls Glauber salts
We have also on hand, Loaf sugar German, Crowley and      Tanners' & Linseed oil Blissed Steel      Nova Scotia grind Race & ground ginger      stones Pepper      Ground plaster in bbls Apples      Good manufactured to- PF & F powder      bacco by the keg, for Shot, assorted sizes      retailing French brandy      Tar Rice      Weeding hoes Cheese      Nests woodware Wrought and cut nails,      Bed cords, leading lines assorted sizes      and twine Snuff      Necklace Glass ware, viz. 1. 2. 3. 4.      Stone jars, butter pots, tumblers and decanters,      chamber pots, wash assorted sizes      bacons, bke pans, Hats      chums, &c. &c. &c. We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all for such articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8, 1806.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's London ry, New York, and for sale at this office.