Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-05-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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FOUND , on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement.
James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805. FOR SALE, MY LAND , in the county of Surry, known by the name of SWAN'S POINT, containing about three thousand acres, situated upon James river, nearly opposite to James Town and forty five miles below Petersburg. The tract is divided into two plantations each having the necessary improvements of barns, stables, &c. in thorough repair. On one is a two story brick building of six large rooms, but lately finished in handsome style, with every convenient out house for the accommodation of a genteel family. On the other, a wooden house of four rooms, well calculated for an overseer. There are upon the two plantations upwards of a thousand apple trees selected of the most approved kinds for brandy, cider and keeping fruit; all of which have been planted out about three years, and from the attention which has been bestowed upon them are now rapidly progressing towards perfection. The peculiar advantages of this place, fifth and wild soil, will contribute not a little to render it an agreeable residence to those who can enjoy health in the lower country. It is deemed useless to say more, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase would first see the property. The payments will be made easy by dividing them into such instalments as may be convenient. John H. Cocke. Apl 18th, 1805.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg—has just received by the ship Dunfee , from London, and daily expects from Liverpool, his usual assortment of Tasty Spring Goods & Hardware, which he offers on moderate terms to his customers. May 11, 1805.
Valuable Property for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard and Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on the fourth Monday in June next, at the courthouse of said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDRY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lamplighter, two small horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americans, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Gear, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americans. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, May 7th, 1805.
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have received their Spring Assortment of Goods, Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them on the cheapest terms for cash, viz. Printed Calicoes and Laced Cambria Shawls Chintzes Silk & Muslin ditto of various kinds Dimities assorted India, English, French and Italian Silks Irish Linens Florentine and Satins, best kind Cotton Cambrics and Nankeens Cotton & Silk Hose Picat Veils and Pic Nic Laced ditto Coloured Cambrics and India Muslins of the first quality Plain & coloured Mar-seilles Superfine Cloaks and Cambrics Gold & Silver Bullion Fichoes, Corduroys and Velvets Pet Ticks and German Osnaburgs Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. JOHN MILLER & CO. Richmond, 8th May, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. SHAREHOLDERS in the Manchester Turnpike Company, are hereby required to pay to James Brander, treasurer, the sum of three and one half dollars on each share, on or before the 1st of July next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. 13th May, 1805.
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New York, 1st Feb. 1805.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer
SALES AT AUCTION. SIX MONTHS CREDIT. AGREABLE to the last will and testament of Mr. Jacob Bockius, will be SOLD, on Friday the 31st inst. (May), at the house formerly occupied by said Bockius in this city, 5 very likely & valuable Negroes, 4 of which are men, and well acquainted with the Tanning business, the other a woman, accustomed to house business—2 Cows and 1 Heifer—one Double Chair and Harness—one Horse, Saddle & Bridle—one Iron Chest—Likewise, some excellent Household and Kitchen Furniture. BENJAMIN TATE, Ex'rs of JOHN PROSSER, S.J. Bockius. May 10, 1805.
THE subscriber regrets that he should have to be under the necessity of requesting those having claims against the above estate, to bring them forward for payment—and those indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER.
MR. & MRS. PETICOLAS'S ACADEMY.
MR. P. lately returned from Philadelphia with his family, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has removed to the commodious house formerly occupied by Miss Robbins, nearly opposite Mr. Copland's office on the Capitol hill, in which he intends to open an ACADEMY for the instruction of young Ladies. Mr. P. returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, for the encouragement and patronage he has heretofore met with; and hopes from the general satisfaction he has given, his endeavors will be crowned with success. Mr. COX, lately teacher in several Boarding Schools in Philadelphia, will undertake the tuition of English Grammar, Elocution, Epistolary Style, History, Geography and Use of the Globes, Mythology, Writing, Arithmetic, &c. with everything appertaining to a polite English Education, together with Drawing and Painting. Mr. P. will attend to the tuition of the French Language, Vocal and Instrumental Music, on the Piano—and Mrs. P. to the branches of Artificial Flowers and Plain Sewing. If necessary, a Dancing Master can be procured. N.B. Mr. PETICOLAS Repairs,Tunes and Teaches Tuning the PIANO FORTE MINIATURES painted in a handsome style, and good likenesses warranted. Mr. COX will also attend Ladies and Gentlemen at their own houses, in the branches of Drawing and Painting. Richmond, 15th May, 1805.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. LOST , on Saturday last (in Henrico Court House, or in the streets between that and the residence of the subscriber.) A BUNDLE OF PAPERS, Marked "Henrico May Term, 1805" Within this bundle, were Manifests for twenty hogsheads of Tobacco, sundry Accounts, Notes and other Documents, relative to suits depending in that court, and were subdivided into six bundles, and marked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th day. Those papers cannot be of any possible utility to any one except the subscriber and his clients—the Tobacco mentioned in the manifests having been some time since delivered by the Inspectors at Shockoe warehouse, and shipped. Upon a delivery of those papers, I will give the above reward, and ask no questions in relation to them. But if Stolen, I will give ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for such information as may lead to a conviction of the culprit. SAML. MCRAW. Richmond, May 17, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders in the Upper Appomattox Company, that an election of Trustees will be held on the 14th day of June next, at Pridesville, in the county of Amelia—and as an election cannot take place without a majority of the Shareholders, those who cannot attend in person, are requested to authorise some person to vote for them. Jos. EGGLETON, Rich'd N. VENABLE. EDWARD MUMFORD. April 16th, 1805.
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From the National Intelligencer.
Circumstances have recently arisen, which render it an enquiry of great importance, in what true republicanism consists. It is essentially necessary to determine this point before we can decide who are genuine republicans. This decision is of the most momentous nature. In all communities, but more especially in those which are free, political strength is the result of association; and such association will be powerful in proportion to the numbers of those united, and their identity of sentiment on the great points for the establishment or maintenance of which they have united. It is essential then to the durable power of the republicans of the United States, that they should combine numbers and coincidence of political sentiment. Both are indispensable. Neither will long avail without the other. Coincidence of sentiment, unaided by numbers, will be feeble under institutions which, in general, give to every citizen the same measure of political power; and numbers, however great, will quickly sink into impotence, or be scattered in confusion unless there be an unity in the objects, and a correspondence in the means used for obtaining them. To what degree it is necessary that this unity of object and correspondence of means should exist, to inspire a general confidence among those who are associated, is a problem of no easy solution; and yet every day's experience calls upon political men to make it. For how else am I to determine whether he who differs from me on particular points is to be viewed as a political friend or foe.
There are two ways in which this enquiry may be made; either by an examination of those points on which an agreement is essential, and thence inferring that on other points it is not essential; or by enquiring in the first instance, on what points it is not necessary to agree, and then enquiring on what of the remaining points an agreement is necessary. The subject will be probably best elucidated by making the latter enquiry first.
The principles of government are usually and deservedly considered as the most interesting objects of attention. They are the great features of discrimination which distinguish the habits and condition of one people from those of another. If not innumerable, they are, compared with all other human institutions of so permanent a character, as to decide in a great, if not the greatest degree, the destiny of nations, to lead them to happiness and glory, or conduct them to misery and humiliation. A free government too is the source of the greatest felicity, and a despotic government the parent of the greatest wretchedness. Thus far it is essential that all political men in this country, to be entitled to confidence, should think alike; and thus far those who profess themselves republicans do think alike.
But the moment we come to apply this principle to human actions, a diversity of opinion is found to spring up. The people are universally acknowledged to be the source of all power, but how they shall exercise this power is a point variously decided. It is universally agreed that "all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." And yet, in most cases, the first steps taken, in the formation of governments and laws, are to destroy this very equality; and the degrees in which it is abrogated will be found to be as various as the constitutions of the respective states. For instance, it would seem that, in a representative government, the fundamental principle, in order to insure equality, would be the right of every man to participate in the choice of his rulers, and yet it will be perceived, on examining the several constitutions, that it is scarcely the same in any two states.
The popular branch of the legislature is chosen,
BY CITIZENS. In New-Hampshire, paying taxes. Massachusetts—possessed of freehold of 3l. income, or estate worth 60l. Rhode-Island—no constitutional qualification. Connecticut—possessed of freehold of 2l. income, or estate worth 40l. New-York—possessed of freehold of 20l. or who pay rent of 40s. value. New-Jersey—worth 50l. Pennsylvania—who pay taxes. Delaware—do. Maryland—do. Virginia—freeholders. North Carolina—who pay taxes. South Carolina—possessed of 50 acres. Georgia—who pay taxes. Vermont—no constitutional qualification. Tennessee—freeholders. Kentucky—free white males. The smaller branch of the legislature is elected,
BY CITIZENS.
In New-Hampshire—who pay taxes. Massachusetts—possessed of freehold of 3l. income, or estate of 60l. Rhode-Island—no constitutional qualification. Connecticut—possessed of freehold of 2l. income, or estate of 40l. New-York—possessed of freehold of 100l. New-Jersey—worth 50l. Pennsylvania—who pay taxes. Delaware—do. Maryland—do. Virginia—freeholders. North Carolina—possessed of 50 acres. South Carolina—do. Georgia—who pay taxes. Vermont—no constitutional qualification. Tennessee—freeholders. Kentucky—free white males. The governor is elected in BY CITIZENS. New-Hampshire—who pay taxes. Massachusetts—possessed of 3l. income, or estate of 60l. Rhode-Island—no constitutional qualification. Connecticut—possessed of 40s. freehold, or estate of 40l. New-York—possessed of freehold of 100l. New-Jersey—by the legislature. Pennsylvania—who pay taxes. Delaware—do. Maryland—by the legislature. Virginia—do. North Carolina—do. South Carolina—do. Georgia—do. Vermont—no constitutional qualification. Tennessee—freeholders. Kentucky—free white males.
When we perceive the opinions of our purest patriots, whose integrity in most instances had gone through the crucible of a revolution, so discordant on this interesting point, we are irresistibly led to the conclusion, that the discovery of political truths is so arduous, and the lights of human wisdom so imperfect, that no common unvarying principle is yet to be found by which we shall decide peremptorily, without a liability to error, what plans are the wisest for securing ends on the importance of which we are all agreed: or we are led to the conclusion that different communities, however alike in their habits and their wants to the superficial observer, require for the accomplishment of the same ends the application of very different means.
The writer of these remarks is firmly impressed with the conviction of the superiority of those political structures which rest on the universal suffrages of freemen. He believes that time will not only develop the expediency, but the necessity of universally adopting this principle. He believes, that in the inevitable approaches of our communities to luxury and an unequal distribution of riches, this right will be found to be the only palladium of liberty. But, however enth usiast ic his veneration for this principle may be, he is not so blind to passing events, nor so insensible to the prosperity of many of the states, in which a different principle prevails, as not to allow that good and wise men may differ on the subject; and that consequently there is no reason to distrust the genuine republicanism of either description of men. From the view we have taken, it appears that in many of the most republican states the right of suffrage is very differently modified; that, for instance, in Pennsylvania taxation is the only requisite, while in Virginia, a certain portion of property is necessary; and yet the politics of both of these states are decidedly republican. It also appears that in some of the states, whose prevailing politics are considered anti-republican, the right of suffrage is as little restricted as in those states whose politics are republican.
The same remarks may be applied with equal force to the degrees of responsibility of rulers to the people existing in the different states. This responsibility depends upon the manner in which officers are appointed; upon the periods for which they are appointed; and upon the mode of removing them.
Let us examine each of these points independently of the use, proposed to be here made of this information, the intelligent mind will derive from it interesting materials for reflection. First, with regard to the mode of appointing officers. From the view we have just taken it appears that the chief magistrate, in whom is invested the executive power, is chosen in the states of New-Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina and Georgia by the legislature; that in New-Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, and Vermont he is elected by the great body of the citizens; that in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New-York
& Tennessee he is elected by freeholders. It also appears that the modes of choosing the legislature in the several states, not only differ in many cases from those adopted for the election of governor, but also differ equally among themselves. The judiciary are appointed as follows: In New-Hampshire—By governor and council. Massachusetts—do. Rhode-Island—Governor and assistants. Connecticut—Legislature. New-York—Council of appointment. New-Jersey—Legislature. Pennsylvania—Governor. Delaware—do. Maryland—Governor and council. Virginia—Legislature. N. Carolina—do. S. Carolina—do. Georgia—do. Vermont—do. Tennessee—do. Kentucky—do. Thus then it appears that the mode of appointing the several departments of each government is essentially different in the different states. In some states the chief magistrates are elected directly by the people, according to an enlarged right of suffrage, while in other instances they are elected according to a more limited suffrage, and that in some states they are elected by the legislatures. It further appears that the manner of electing the several legislative bodies is very different.
And it further appears that the judiciary department is constituted in the several states in a manner equally various. Nor do these varying features appear to have characterised, in any material degree, the general policy of the governments. There is found the same difference between republican states, as between those which are republican, and those which are federal. And under all these varying modifications, as wise and upright men have been called to office, as good laws have been enacted, and justice has been as impartially administered, in one state as in the other. What are we to infer from the existence of these different institutions all attended with a like result, but that the road to happiness is very broad, and is far from being confined to the little tract marked by the practice of a particular community or designated by the theory of a great name. We should certainly err if we were to pronounce that all these dissimilar modes are equally good in reference to the same society; but we are justified in saying that our best and wisest citizens, having, in times exempt from party violence, differed widely on them, the same indulgence should be allowed at present; and that consequently we have no valid reason for suspecting the republicanism of the citizen who holds one or the other of these modes to be the best. [To be continued.]
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VIRGINIA, April 10, 1805.
Sir, I WAS pleased with the good intention of your correspondent in publishing in your paper of the 6th inst. an apology, as Dr. Watson would call it, for the bible, and thought he shewed an amiable disposition in his inclination to convey that apology, thro' a channel (Tale of the Times) by which so many young people of both sexes are fond of receiving instruction.
Wishing, with your correspondent, to convince your readers, and if I could, all mankind, that there is nothing in the sacred history of the destruction of the idolatrous Canaanites, &c. inconsistent with probability, and with the justice and goodness of God, I will without referring to any authors on the subject, offer a few arguments to pave the way to that conviction.
1st. It is not improbable (at least it cannot be so in the opinion of any one who believes, that there is a God, who not only created the heavens and the earth, and all things that are therein, but who rules over and directs, ultimately, to great and good purposes, the affairs of the universe) that the selection of Abraham from among the idolatrous people of his time, on account of his religious disposition and trust in God, and the miraculous preservation of him and his children, and exaltation of his family into a nation, established in that land in which he had first displayed his faith in, and reliance on his Creator, and the destruction of the idolatrous inhabitants of that country did happen as related in the bible. 2dly. The extirpation of those idolatrous nations cannot appear incompatible with the justice and goodness of God, to any one who considers that infinite justice could not be more completely displayed than in punishing in an exemplary manner, cruel and wicked nations, whose monstrous crimes were a torment to themselves, a curse to the nations around them, and without the chastisement they met with, would have furnished reproaches against their Creator; or even a doubt of his existence; or a proof at least, that he did not interfere in the affairs of mankind. And, infinite goodness must certainly be seen in removing such wretches from misery in this world into another, in which that mercy, no doubt, will afford them, in due time, all the happiness that benevolence itself can wish them to enjoy—and, in substituting in their places, not only a better nation, worshiping God, and handing down to mankind divine precepts, but a nation, exhibiting in themselves, to this day, divine and eschewing proofs of God's superintendence over the affairs of men; and his severe judgment long previously denounced against sinful nations, and the certain and perfect completion of them in many instances. For if the happiness of mankind depends upon a morality which contributes to the support of society, the preservation of order, and domestic peace and harmony which Deism, and even Atheists confess it does; and such morality can be best supported, and indeed alone enforced by religion, or a belief in the being, providence, and all-seeing eye of God, and in his infinite justice and goodness, which will be fully displayed in a future state, then must such a destruction of the idolatrous nations by the Jews, and the chastisements which the latter experienced, and of which they still exhibit wonderful proofs to the whole world, be received by all rational men as perfectly consistent with the justice and goodness of God, as being highly conducive to the real happiness of mankind. But many who have pressed for philosophers, have expressed their disbelief in God's agency in such cruel affairs, as they call it. Will these humane philosophers say what difference there is between permitting such cruelties, and directing the infliction of them? And if there be none, whether, if other nations as well as Amalek, have been cut off, and destruction by wars, pestilence, famine and earthquakes, has been repeatedly displayed before our eyes, they must not acknowledge that there was not more cruelty in ordering that extirpation of Amalek, &c. than in permitting the destruction of other nations. And, can they, as philosophers, say that it made any real difference to the Canaanites, whether they died by the sword of Israel, or by pestilence, famine or earthquakes, at once, in one day; or by a natural death, singly, in old age? And with respect to the Almighty, to whom a thousand years are but as one day; and who at one glance, sees the past, present and future ages, in whose hands are the issues of life, death, and who it may well be supposed (as we are assured he has) has appointed the time in which he will be justified in all his ways, and every such shall be stopped," I say, can a philosopher suppose, that to such a being, it could be of any importance how a nation perishes, whether by slow and imperceptible degrees, or by a sudden desolation in a moment?
And it has been objected by some, that this story has furnished a pretext for religious persecutions; and for the extirpation of idolatrous nations in America. But this is an objection of no weight, since no invader of the Indians ever said, as the Jews did, that he had the express command of God to invade and destroy them; and without that authority, no one who believes in the bible could possibly undertake to do what would be so directly contrary to one of the commandments delivered from Mount Sinai, and to that divine doctrine of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with his God; whose office of vengeance he
could not usurp: and much less can any one professing christianity, ever suppose that the example of Moses and Joshua, in such cases should be preferred to that of their meek and divine leader who sent mild messengers of glad tidings, using affectionate persuasion to the idolaters of his day, and not exterminating armies. Such, however, it ought to be remembered, were sent by avenging heaven, when for the conviction of the rest of the world, and the establishment of the truth of prophecies it became necessary to remove stubborn infidels, and incorrigible sinners.
From Mr. Austin's Letters.
LONDON, May 15th.
Imagine to yourself a man of short stature, who has just past the prime of life, whose broad high forehead is fast retreating to baldness, but whose ruddy, thoughtful, yet open countenance discovers both the temperature of health and philosophy: of manners remarkably mild, unassuming, rather reserved; in conversation cautious, argumentative, frequently doubtful, yet modestly courting reply, more from a desire of truth, than a love of contending; in his family, affectionate, cordial, accommodating; to his friends confidential, ready to make any sacrifice; to his enemies—you would never know from Mr. Godwin, that he had an enemy.
Mr. Godwin lives at Somerstown, about three miles from the city. His house with us would be considered neat and simple; here it is called a cottage. His study is small, and looks into the country, his library not extensive, yet sufficiently large for a man who depends more on his own resources, than on the labors of others. The portrait of Mary, taken by Northcote, hangs over the fire place. This rendered the study one of the most interesting places I ever visited. Though I have frequently been in the study, I have only ventured to look at the portrait. Mr. Godwin is since married to a charming woman, who seems devoted to domestic happiness. He is at present occupied with his Geoffrey Chaucer, a work of great expectation.
A billet from Mr. Godwin informed me this morning that Mr. Helerof and Dr. Wolcott would dine there to day.
Mr. Helerof, though nearly sixty, has suffered nothing, either from years, laborious mental exertion, or persecution. He has all the activity and vivacity of youth. Just returned from the continent, whither he had voluntarily banished himself in complaisance to the wishes of the English government, he has brought back with him not the least resentment. Persecution instead of imbitumoring his disposition, has had that effect which it has on all good men. A villain will always hate mankind in proportion to his knowledge of the world: a good man on the contrary will increase in philanthropy.
Literature is not a little honored, when one of her votaries leaving a mechanical employment at a period of life when habit is usually become nature, has successfully holden the pen and realised a handsome support. Still more charming is it to see her votaries giving proofs of the strongest friendship. Helerof and Godwin are firm friends. A striking likeness of the former, by Northcote, is in the dining room.
Dr. Wolcott, in appearance, is a genuine John Bull and until he opens his mouth, you would little suspect his relationship to the poet of Thebes. He is a portly man, rather unwieldy, and I believe not in haste to leave his chair, when he is pleased with his seat. He is hastening to old age, and seems disposed to make the most of life he can. There is little similarity of character between Wolcott & Godwin. They are both constant in mental exertion: but the one prefers to sit on a silver cloud and be wafted through the four quarters of the world, looking down on all the varieties of nature, and the follies of man. The other, possessed of the nicest moral feelings, loves to envelope himself in darkness and abstraction, in order to contemplate whatever is just, fit or useful. The one, laughing, dressed in the gaiety of spring, enters society with a pruning hook; the other more serious, labours with the ploughshare. Helerof, who never began to think until his reasoning powers had come to maturity, owing to a neglect of education, embarrassed by no system, follows the dictates of his own mind, and if he is sometimes erroneous, the error is all his own, it is never a borrowed error. Hence, his conversation embellished by the variety of life which he has seen, is rendered rich, brilliant, original and impressive.
It is singular, but I believe old age is more disposed to egotism, and more open to flattery, than youth. I can account for it only from their fondness for the past, and a certain kind of jealousy natural to old age. But a man like Wolcott, and a poet too, whose society has been courted as much as his works have been read, will naturally, in the company of friends frequently find in himself a subject for conversation; nor is this in the least displeasing. Those are always the greatest egotists who are most offended with the egotism of others. Wolcott seemed delighted with the following anecdote respecting certain of his works. He said the ministry had it in contemplation to prosecute him for a libel; and when the good policy of the prosecution was questioned, the gracious Lord Thurlow, to whom he owed great obligation, rose, and asked his fellows If they were sure the jury would condemn him? and on the surmise of a mere doubt, Thurlow said, He would be d—d then, if it was expedient to prosecute. But I was struck with surprise and horror,
when Mr. Godwin informed me, the ministry once had it on the carpet to prosecute the Political Justice. I took occasion on this to ask him how long he had devoted himself to literature before he was known to the world? He replied, It was ten years before he was known as an author. This ought to inspire the persevering with new ardor.
Wolcott, like most men of genius, has a contempt for mere scholars, who walking on the stilts of pedantry, imagine themselves a head taller, than other folks. The talents of a certain famous man being questioned, Wolcott observed, He was not a man of genius, but a man of great capacity, and said, if he would attend to him, he would distinguish between the learned man the man of capacity, and the man of genius. "Here" said he, "we will suppose a quantity of coins, ducats, pistoles, dollars, guineas, on this table. The learned man will be able, after thumbing his dictionaries for half an hour, to tell you the names of these coins in all languages. The man of capacity will go further and tell you the value of each, and the amount of the whole together, with every thing relative to their use, difference of exchange and origin. But who invented these coins? The man of genius." This gave general satisfaction. However, it was replied, and I thought very justly, That unless the man of genius should acquire capacity, his genius without capacity, would be less useful, than capacity without genius. For, the exertion of genius is rare. God does not every day create a world: and although genius may claim a higher prerogative, than capacity, they are mutually indebted to each other. If genius gives employ to capacity not unfrequently does capacity direction and result to genius. Adieu.
FROM THE TRENTON TRUE AMERICAN.
MR. PRINTER,
You can hardly imagine what an effect the observations upon indolence in your paper some weeks since have had upon the idlers in our neighborhood. They all seem to think the piece was meant for them; and indeed it was applied to many of them by their neighbors. It will do your heart good when you learn what a change it has wrought in favor of industry. Many who did little or nothing before but hang about their neighbors, or haunt the taverns, have gone to work quite fiercely; and people can now pursue their avocations without being interrupted and hindered by lookers-on and question askers, and pass a tavern door without being stared out of countenance or insulted by a collection of idle and impudent loungers. Some particular cases are worthy of special attention. Tom Careless, who owns a pretty snug farm & who has let it go almost to decay, thro' inattention, has this week set about putting up the fences and repairing the buildings with a resolution & activity that do him much honor, and will do his property much good. Tom never had a bad heart, but acquired a distaste for labor by associating with the fellows of his acquaintance, and pitching quoits, playing ball, and other amusements at taverns. But he seems quite awakened by your observations on indolence, and has firmly resolved to change his manner of living, and to improve his land, and lay up a little money for a wet day, as the saying is.
Bob Thoughtless is another whom your piece has produced a very beneficial alteration in. It set him to thinking, and from that to working. And instead of living he knows not how, as he and his family have done for some time past, he is now in a way of getting a decent livelihood, and laying up money, by application to his trade, which is a very good one; as, indeed all trades are in this country that are well followed. If he will but work steadily a few weeks, I am sure he will continue so to do all his life time—as he will feel so much better both in mind and body—he will see every thing wear so much pleasanter an aspect, and his friends regard him with so much more respect—his table will be so much better spread, his children so much neater dressed, and his wife in such a good humor, that he will never relax into indolent habits again.
Sam Saunterer, who used to be always hovering round his neighbors' fires, or loitering about their doors, has been so much laughed at since the appearance of that piece, that he vows he will never be an idler again, but that he will rise with the lark, and labor faithfully the five-long day, and get some property together, and marry, and live respectably and usefully in the world.
But I haven't time to tell you of half that have been altered for the better by your strictures on indolence—but I can't help mentioning my daughter Dorothy, who flies about house, and works like a tiger, and dresses neat and tidy; tho' she has not turned her hand to any thing this twelvemonth before, and went slip-shod and slothfully about house doing nothing but finding fault.
Your obliged servant, DAVID DILIGENT.
PHILADELPHIA, May 22.
JAMAICA TAKEN.
We subjoin, no because we credit them, the articles contained in this day's mails, on the reported appearance of another French fleet in the W. Indies, and their operations against this principal British island.—We believe, that captain Morell, arrived here last week, is as late from Havanna as any subsequent arrival.—He
informs, that there were many wild and idle reports in circulation, laughed at by the most credulous. Besides this, it is not probable, if the French were in force against that island, that they would commence an attack on the north side, where nothing could be effected but the destruction of a few plantations.
[From the New York papers of yesterday.]
"Capt. Bennet, of the Venelia, in 19 days from Martinique, says, a sch'r had arrived in 25 days from France with dispatches, stating that some ships of the line from Toulon, and some from Brest, had formed a junction, and sailed for Jamaica; and it was reported, that they had been joined by the Rochefort squadron, and attacked Jamaica."—D. Adv.
"Capt. Bennet, from Martinique, informs, that it was reported when he sailed, that the French fleet, under Admiral Ganteume, consisting of 31 sail of the line, had sailed from Brest for Jamaica.—A frigate had arrived there from Brest, and landed 3000 artillerists."—Morn. Chron.
"Capt. Fairchild, arrived yesterday from Havanna, informs, that the combined French and Spanish fleets were off Jamaica, and had summoned the island to surrender, allowing 24 hours to consider the proposition. This news was brought by express from St. Jago de Cuba." [Capt. F. had a passage of 9 days.]—ib.
From the Salem Register, May 16.
"Capt. Harraden, arrived from Havanna, in 12 days, informs, that two or three days previous to his sailing, it was reported, and credited by the most merchants in the place, that a French fleet of 11 sail of the line and 8 frigates had landed troops on the north side of the island of Jamaica; that they had taken two or three ports (or posts) and were on their march to Kingston.—On the 6th inst. Capt. Harraden spoke an English sloop of war, out one day from N. Providence, the captain of which informed him, that Jamaica had been taken by the French.—[We give the report as we received it from capt. Harraden, whose veracity no one who knows him will doubt.]"
May 23.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated 6th April, 1805.
"Your nation is not the only one at war with the Barbary Powers, the Algerines, have lately done much damage to the Portuguese in taking 21 vessels, in consequence of which a squadron composed of two 74 gun ships, and six frigates of 44 guns, set sail this day to blockade the port of Algiers," &c.
ALEXANDRIA, May 21.
SHEEP SHEARING.
We have been favored with an accurate account of the Sheep Shearing, at Arlington, the estate of Mr. Custis, in this vicinity. The utmost exactness was used in the weights and measures, and the account is transmitted by a gentleman, who was present at the time,
THE PRIZE RAM, of ONE YEAR OLD, bred by Colonel BAREWELL, Thomas L. Lee, of Loudoun. & shorn on the 30th of April.
Weight of the Fleece, 12 lbs. 5 oz.
Length of the Wool, Extreme 13 inch. in ordinary 11 inch.
Gross weight of the Carcase, One hundred and forty pounds.
The extreme length of the animal from the nose to the buttock, four feet nine inches; the girth of the body three feet seven and a quarter inches; and the length of the fore leg from the brisket to the ground twelve and a half inches. The above dimensions, and gross weight of carcase, were taken after shearing.
It is intended to anoint him the present season, so that hopes are entertained that his fleece may reach sixteen pounds, the ensuing year. This method is very prevalent in Europe. Four prime Ewes were then shorn, bred by Mr. Custis from the imported RAM, upon the improved Mr. Vernon breed:
   No. Weight of the Fleece.     1 7 1-2 lbs.   2 7 1-4 do.   3 6 3-4 do.   4 6 1-2 do.  
A Ram Lamb of two and a half months old weighed gross eighty one and a half—Although these weights may appear but small when compared with the English stock, yet when the scale of improvement between the two countries is balanced, and the subject considered comparatively, and with due reference to the progress and means of improvement in each, they will appear even respectable in the country the most distinguished in the world, and in which the science of Agriculture and Rural Economy, has been carried to an extent unparalleled. Possessing a portion of every climate and soil, we may hope in due time to rise to pre-eminence in the rearing of useful animals, so necessary to manufactures, and so intimately connected with Agriculture; the great prime source of national wealth and individual prosperity.
We are told that Mr. Custis, has had a wether on Smith's Island, at the Capes of Virginia, to shear upwards of thirteen pounds, which will no doubt cause him to transfer some of his improved stock to that place, where a vast range of pasture and continual access to salt, have contributed greatly to improve the original breed.
SUICIDE.
The following letter was left by Mr. John Hilliard of the state of Delaware, who commenced the study of physic; but not making himself perfect in it previous to a meeting of the Medical Board, held in this town in April last, he was by that board advised to return to his studies, as being unqualified for the practice of Medicine—though he had been practising some weeks, from a permit obtained for that purpose, previous to the meeting of the board. Finding himself rejected, probably from his own inattention, he expressed a determination not to survive; and on his way home he attempted to blow out his brains with a pistol, which flashed, and was further prevented by those present. In giving publicity to the letter we cannot withhold a degree of sympathy with his relations for his untimely end; and society for the rash and unwarrantable act of self-murder.
EASTON, April, 1804.
Dear Parents and Relatives,
Forgive a son, a relative, whose inattention and dissipation, has driven him to self-murder. Never think of me more. I am unworthy of your love, affection, or esteem, much less sorrow and regard, Adieu—What Cato did, and Addison approved of who can censure. If a father has any affection for his son, indemnify Doctor Elijah Barret, who has been a very near and dear friend to me.
P. S. I hope to meet you in the kingdom of Heaven—my last prayers are to the God of my existence. I shall experience the awful realities of eternity by the medium of laudanum.
J. H.
If you possibly can pay all my debts—The embarrassed state of my affairs, the reprimand of a fond father, the sighs and reproaches of an indulgent mother, and the rebuke of an aged aunt, have so much hurt and distracted me, as to urge me on to the deliberate act of self-murder. My God! I shudder to relate it—but in my dying moments I will not deny the fact. Pardon me, oh God! and excuse me, oh beloved parents and relatives, and do not bewail a son and connection unworthy of you. I can say no more! my heart is ready to burst, my tears cloud my eyes—I recommend myself to God.
Dear father and mother, and J. R. C. if you love your son indemnify Dr. Barret. Adieu!
JOHN HILLIARD.
If we enquire of another, we shall find that he is hurried on to despair by the prospect of disgrace. He has, perhaps, been betrayed into infamous crimes, or less criminally, into circumstances which, he fears, have destroyed his reputation, and he cannot think of surviving his character. But, alas! deluded man! are you so thoughtless as not to perceive that your calculation is as false as the design which you harbor is criminal? If you are now in disgrace, what advantage will you gain by hiding yourself in the grave? Certainly none. On the contrary you will aggravate instead of diminishing the evil, because you will seal yourself up under eternal infamy, and cut off all hopes of regaining public esteem. Rather live! and by a course of worthy actions, endeavor to retrieve your lost character. Live! and testify by your future conduct, that you are neither irreclaimable nor unprincipled. MILLER'S discourses on suicide.
In the Press, and speedily will be published,
FORENSIC ELOQUENCE.
Sketches of Trials in Ireland for High Treason, etc. including the Speeches of Mr. Curran at length:
TO WHICH ARE PREFIXED, A brief Sketch of the History of Ireland, AND A Biographical account of Mr. Curran, with an elegant engraved likeness of that orator. SECOND EDITION, WITH ADDITION.
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
THE Editor has not been disappointed in his expectations of the favorable reception given by the public to CURRAN'S SPEECHES—No book, he presumes to think, ever published in America has sold so fast.—Without newspaper puffing, or personal solicitation, it quickly made its way to every state in the Union.
The indolent reader will have made due allowance to the Editor, who had to encounter many difficulties in his search for fit materials. He had to collect them from a number of persons at the distance of some thousands of miles, in a country where a Government is hostile to the Orator and his principles, and where it is no longer safe to print, to speak, or even think in opposition to the ruling powers—And, strange to tell, the publication itself, even in America, has had to contend with political passions, religious prejudices, and national animosities.
If the Editor has not been able to reconcile the jarring interests of Politicians, or the contradictory tenets of Divines—what mortal man can work so vast a miracle?—conscious of the purity of his intentions, he has the approbation of his own mind. The rapid sale of the book is a decisive proof of general approbation; and men of impartial judgment have acknowledged its usefulness, and approved its merits, as not only exhibiting the extraordinary talents of a great Genius, but also in developing the destructive consequences of an evil policy, and displaying the pernicious effects of ecclesiastical intolerance.
The present Edition will be found more uniform and systematic than the former one. All that may have been thought irrelevant or extraneous has been omitted, and a deal of new matter added or introduced. Amongst the additional articles, Mr. Curran's speech on Lord Headfort's trial, alone, must be considered as a rich acquisition to this volume. Even those who are inclined to give the Irish Orator most generous and reluctant praise, are now obliged to own, that his eloquence is not confined to one subject; that it is as brilliant on the side of injured Virtue, as it is splendid in the cause of his oppressed Country. (v. 4)
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Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey, Butter.
By information from the different towns of the commonwealth of Massachusetts...
It is reported, that there is no choice of Lieutenant Governor by the people.
The ship Erin, Stephenson, from Baltimore, arrived at Lisbon the 2d April...
Extract of a letter from Jamaica, received at Baltimore, dated April 22.
"I expect the American commerce will suffer greatly by the conduct of the courts...
We learn from Bermuda, (says the N. York Gazette,) that a British frigate arrived there about 14 days since...
The sum of 832 dollars has been subscribed and paid by a few humane inhabitants of Boston...
It is said to be a fact that Commodore Preble, who declines an appointment to the Secretaryship of the Navy...
Don Josef de Cabrera, lately imprisoned in Philadelphia, for forging a check on the Bank of Pennsylvania...
CHEVALIER DE FORONDA, Consul General from his Catholic majesty to the United States.
Announces to the Merchants and Traders thereof, his having this day received official information from the Intendant of the Havana...
Consular office, Philadelphia, May 18.
A letter from Exuma, dated the 29th ult. (says a New Providence paper of the 3d of May) states, that upwards of 100,000 bushels of salt, had been raked there within the last three weeks...
From the Newburyport Herald, May 17. We are confirmed in the belief, that there is no foundation in the story from Salem, of the taking of Jamaica, as capt. Herrick...
We have it from undoubted authority that Captain Bradley, who was lately displaced from the command of the British frigate Cambrian...
OSSIAN'S POEMS. The long disputed manuscripts of the Poems of Ossian, in the original Celtic, are now in the press...
Morn. Chron.
The French drama L'Abbe de L'Epee was lately performed at Lindau in Germany...
of 13 years, who had been really deaf and dumb from his birth...
From a Paris Gazette of Feb. 27.
A QUESTION OF JURISPRUDENCE.
"A foreigner, can he pursue before the tribunals of France another foreigner, to oblige him to fulfil the stipulations of a contract made in France...
Mr. Montflorance, citizen of the United States of America, brought a suit against Mr. Skipwith, commercial agent of the United States...
A curious fact in natural history has been observed by Dr. Gabriel Anselmi, professor of anatomy at Turin.
The marquis of Headfort, has paid the 10,000 pounds damages, for Mrs. Massey. This is the dearest rib bought this Christmas.
EXTRACT.
Tunc fallere solers Apposita intortos extendit regula mores.
The education of children is one of the most important duties of human life. I mean so far as it relates to their moral conduct.
thor of the Dialogue de Oratoribus (either Quincilian or Tacitus) ascribes the great corruption of manners, which broke out among the Romans...
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY, Now drawing in Norfolk.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Numbers. Includes 7th day prizes and blanks.
When lord Buckley married a rich and beautiful lady, who had been solicited at the same time by lord Powis...
Dear Dorset—I am the happiest dog alive! Your's, BUCKLEY. Dear Buckley—Every dog has his day. Your's, DORSET.
Among the numerous skaters on the Serpentine river, on Monday afternoon, was a young lady, habited in a close velvet pelisse and trousers.
A woman, about 35 years of age, of decent appearance, was yesterday publicly sold by her husband in Smithfield market!
The marquis of Headfort, has paid the 10,000 pounds damages, for Mrs. Massey. This is the dearest rib bought this Christmas.
Anecdote.—When the son of a certain London Baker had eloped to Scotland with a great heiress...
A jack tar having been long in a French prison, was asked on his return, whether he had not got a smattering of their lingua?
The deceased count Bibb, one night at the cider cellar, told a friend that he intended to leave 20 pounds to be spent at his funeral...
Awful instance of Almighty vengeance, on a cockfighter, as recorded in the obituary of the Gentleman's Magazine.
DIED.
In Albemarle, on the 8th inst. Miss FRANCES SCOTT, a young lady whose life was short, innocent and amiable.
A FRIEND.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
FOR SALE.
ONE undivided third of that most valuable estate, held in common by Messrs. Josiah Collins, Nathaniel Allen, and the heirs of Samuel Dickinson...
On the plantation is a Rice Machine in complete order, in a building 72 feet long, 42 feet wide...
There is a Saw Mill which is now repairing to carry one saw, and is intended to be in the same frame with a merchant mill to carry 3 or 4 pairs of stones...
There are 63 Negroes above 12 years of age, amongst them are tradesmen of different kinds.
There are carpenter's, cooper's and blacksmith's tools, besides every kind of plantation utensils...
The medium crops when making rice and corn, is from 220 to 280 basks of rice, 6000 gross each...
Lumber from the saw mill when employed with two saws, has sold from 2500 to 3000 dollars yearly...
Flax, cotton, and hemp, are not included. The rice has sold from 3 to 600 dollars per hundred these several years past.
Were there forty hands more on the plantation, the profits might be reckoned at least one third, if not one half more, for each hand...
Certified by THOS: TROTTER, Superintendant.
Mr. Nathaniel Allen, of the town of Edenton, and one of the company, being desirous to sell his interest in said property...
The manner in which said property has been managed since the year 1787, when the company was formed...
JOHN ROULHAC, Atty at Law. Plymouth, (N.C.) May 10, 1805.
See Guthrie's Geography improved, 2d vol. page 514, Philadelphia edition, April, 1795.
FOR SALE.
TRACT of WOOD LAND, containing 100 acres more or less, situated on Falling creek, in the county of Chesterfield...
DANIEL BROADIE.
REMOVAL.
HART AND SOUTHGATE, Beg leave to inform their friends and customers, that they have removed from Main Street to the Corner Store of Mr. Overton's new Building...
GROCERIES, For Cash, Produce, or Negotiable Notes. Richmond, 27th May, 1805.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Moliens, jun. to me, to secure the payment of a debt due from Brown, Rives & Co.
One tract or parcel of LAND, lying in this county, containing 50 acres, adjoining the lands of Samuel Whims, John Rodes, jun. &c.
Martin Dawson, trustee. Milpon, Alb. co. May 24th, 1805.
Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery, now drawing in Norfolk...
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims on the estate of John Digges, dec. are requested to make them known to Wm. H. Digges...
Wm. H. Digges, } Ex'rs. John Digges, } Amherst, 4th May, 1805.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living in Prince Edward county, on Buffaloe river, about 4 or 5 miles from the courthouse...
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
NOW DRAWING IN NORFOLK. 8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. 80,000
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes 2 Prizes of 10,000, 1 Prize of 5,000, 50 Prizes of 1,000.
Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000. Expense of drawing 2,000. Dollars, 10,000.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes First Ticket drawn (500), Last drawn (10,000), 1 other Prize of (10,000), 59 other Prizes of 500 (29,500), 2,000 of 15 dollars (30,000).
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dollars each; the price of all others will be 15 dollars.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes 5,938 Tickets at 10 dollars (59,380), 4,685 ditto at 15 dollars (70,275).
Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155. Dollars, 125,135.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes 2 Prizes of 20,000 (40,000), 2 ditto of 10,000 (20,000), 3 ditto of 5,000 (15,000), 50 ditto of 1,000 (50,000), 1 ditto (155).
Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500. Expenses of drawing, 2,500. Sum raised, Dollars, 10,000.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes Ticket first drawn (1,000), Ticket last drawn (20,000), One other prize of (20,000), Two ditto of 10,000 (20,000), 3 ditto of 5,000 (15,000), 49 ditto of 1,000 (49,000), ditto (155).
Dollars 125,155. TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk.
25,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, HIGHEST PRIZES.
Lottery Adventurers In Richmond and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that the New-York Lottery IS NOW DRAWING;
AND those gentlemen who wish to purchase Tickets, by remitting the Cash in New-York, Philadelphia, or Branch Bank Notes of any state...
Present price of Tickets and Shares. Whole Tickets Dols. 8 } Quarters, Dols. 2 1/2. Halves, " 4 } Eighths, " 1 25. But as the drawing progresses, and the high prizes remain in the wheel, the price will advance.
* A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Editor of this paper weekly. New-York, April 9, 1805.
NEW PUBLICATION.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR,]
FAMILY TOUR
THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE; CONTAINING SOME ACCOUNT OF ITS Natural and Artificial Curiosities, History and Antiquities, INTERSPERSED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTS, Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of Youth. (with a large Map of the British Empire.) By PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this Office.

SWEET SPRINGS, MONROE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
ROBERT DOUTHAT informs the public he will keep the Sweet Springs the two ensuing Seasons, and will be supplied with every convenience the situation of them will admit of, on his former terms. He has enlarged his Houses, and has improved his Houses and Cabins so as to make them much more comfortable than they were heretofore.—He will have an assortment of
DRY GOODS
suitable for the season. w2m
W. WARDLAW,
IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of
MEDICINES,
Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MECHANIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf.
TO PRINTERS.
Printing Materials for Sale.
LONG PRIMER, Pica, English, Double Pica, Two-Lines English, French Canon, Four-Lines Pica, Five-Lines Pica, Seven-Lines Pica, Nine-Lines Pica, Thirteen-Lines Pica, Sixteen-Lines Pica, Nineteen-Lines Pica, Quotations, Foolscap and Demy Chases, and Cases. PROSSER & MONCURE. Richmond, March 26, 1805. wtf.
NOTICE.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for cash, at Halifax courthouse, on Monday the 27th day of May next, (being court day) by virtue of a deed executed to the subscriber by William McCraw, jr. late collector of revenue in the counties of Halifax and Pittsylvania, for the United States.
TWO NEGRO SLAVES,
Namely, Amey and Jim, for the purpose of raising a sum of money to be applied to the discharge of certain arrears due by said McCraw as collector aforesaid, and the indemnity of George Carrington and John B. Scott, his securities in the premises, agreeably to the provisions of the said deed, and in conformity to the request of said Carrington and Scott. BEERYMAN GREEN. 30th April, 1805. wgt.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
BUZZARD, so famous for getting capital racers, is just arrived from London, and will cover mares at my stable, in Greensville county, on Nottoway river, about 6 miles below where the great stage road crosses it, at the lower Cut Bank bridge, at Ten Guineas each, and a Dollar to the groom, to be discharged any time before the 1st day of October next by the payment of forty dollars; but no discount will be made if paid after that day. Buzzard is a chestnut horse of good size, and of excellent blood; for his beauty, shape and appearance I leave others to decide; as a racer, the Calendars declare him most capital, having won (and generally at New-Market) 34 races. He is undoubtedly among the best stallions that has ever appeared in England, for the proof of which I beg leave to refer gentlemen to the Racing Calendars of that country, and which are to be seen at his stand.
NATHANIEL RIVES,
In 1799, the first of Buzzard's stock appeared on the turf; in that year he had five winners, in 1800 he had seven, in 1801 he had fourteen, (several of those won 7 and 8 times each in that year) in 1802 he had sixteen winners, and in 1803 he had twenty-one. This is the last Calendar that has come to hand. It is to be observed, that Buzzard's stock have very generally run at New-Market, [where all the best horses go] and many of them have proved uncommonly good racers; among them are Hornby Lass, Pet, Poppinjay, Quiz, Surprise, Malta, Merryman, Sophia, Miss Bailey, and a great many others: It is also to be observed, that no stallion in England had as many winners in 1803, by seven, as Buzzard had—The famous horse Sir Peter Teazle had only fourteen, Trumpeter thirteen only, John Bull fourteen, Bennington fourteen, Volunteer nine, and Whiskey 9—Those horses are acknowledged by all gentlemen conversant with the turf, to be the best Stallions now in England—Buzzard has been well proved a good stallion; for which reason, I beg leave to recommend him strongly to the gentlemen of the turf, and such others as have well bred mares, not doubting but a good proportion of his stock will turn out racers.
PEDIGREE.
I hereby certify, that the chestnut horse Buzzard, late the property of Christopher Wilson, Esq. was bred by him, and that he was got by Woodpecker his dam by Dux, out of Curiosity, by Snap—Regulus, &c. Curiosity was the dam of Pantaloon, Justice, Faith, &c. "EGREMONT." Teste, JAMES WEATHERBY.
A FEW COPIES OF THE LAWS
Passed at the last session of the General Assembly of Virginia, are for sale at this Office.
SURVEYOR'S OFFICE. J. WOOD, Mathematical Surveyor for the city of Richmond , informs those persons who may desire to have any Lots surveyed or divided, to apply at his house opposite to Mr. Copland's Shoccoe-Hill, and when from home, to leave a card either at Mr. John Moody's the corner of the square. All other surveyors are prohibited by an ordinance of the Common Hall from surveying any squares or lots, or running lines within the city bounds under the penalty of the legal fees of the city surveyor for every offence. May 24. 3t
FOR SALE,
One Moiety of a Brick Tenement, IN a central part of the city of Richmond, consisting of a two story house with a store and counting room on the lower floor, and five rooms above (conveniently plan'd for a family) with a passage leading to them (making all the rooms private) and a cellar under the whole house—a three story Lumber-house, Kitchen, Stable, &c. A considerable credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money.—For further particulars enquire of the printer. wtf
SIMS'S FERRY FOR SALE.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on Monday the tenth day of June next, on the premises.
That Valuable Tract of Land,
At Sims's ferry, called Owen's, on Staunton river, in Halifax county, together with the said Ferry, containing two hundred and twenty acres, about sixty-three thereof is rich low grounds, the high land is strong and fertile, and the ferry produces a handsome profit to the proprietor. The land will be shown to any person inclined to purchase such a valuable place, by Mr. Daniel Packer, who lives at the ferry. The terms of sale will be made known on that day, or on application previous to either of the subscribers. ONEY SIMS. MATTHEW SIMS. CRISLEY DANIEL. W. S. ALLEN. 7th May, 1805. w4t*
DION,
IMPORTED by Mr. Holmes, of the Rolling Green, in the fall of 1801, will stand at my house in the county of Charlotte, two miles below Bibb's ferry, and cover mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged with 20 dollars paid by the 1st of August, when the season will expire. Notes for five guineas will be expected with the mares, dischargeable as above. HILLARY MOSELEY. Charlotte, March 1st, 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS DESIROUS OF SELLING HIS
LOT and IMPROVEMENTS IN the town of Warren, consisting of a house well calculated for a Store and the accommodation of a small family, with good Cellars, Kitchen, Stable and Smoke House, and a Garden well enclosed. Possession may be had at any time, and the terms will be made easy. JOHN STAPLES. Warren, 15th May, 1805. w4t*
In Henrico County Court, February 5th, 1805.
Robert Brooke, complainant. WILLIS COWPER, administrator of John Cowper, deceased, and Henry Hovey, defendants.
THE defendant William Cowper 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in July next and answer the bill of the said complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the door of the courthouse. Teste, ADAM CRAIG, c. c.
LAW BOOKS,
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
AMBLER'S Reports; Burnaby's ditto; Blackstone's Commentaries; Burn on Insurance; Burrowes' Settlement Cases; Cranch's Reports; Coke's Reports 3 vols; Coke's Reports 7 vols; Cony's Reports; Common Recoveries; Costs in Chancery; Cruise on Fines; Caldecot's Continuation of Burrowes; Douglas's Reports; Dyer's Reports 3 vols; Dallas's Reports 2 vols; Dogherty's Crown Circuit; De Lome; Duncumb's Law England; Espinasse's Reports 2 vols; Foster's Crown Law; Foulke's Precedents; Graydon's Digest of the Laws of the United States; Gilbert's Law of Evidence 2 vols; Gilbert on Devices; Herty's Digest of the Laws of the United States 2 vols; Henning's Virginia Justice; Haywood's Digest of the Laws of North Carolina; Howard's Exchequer 2 vols; Hargrave's Law Tracts; Hardwicke's Cases; Henry Blackstone's Reports 2 vols; Jones on Bailments; Jacobs Court-keeper; Kyd on Bills of Exchange; Lex Mercatoria; Laws of the United States 6 vols; Laws of Kentucky; Landlord and Tenant; Marten's Law of Nations; Mouffier's Commercial Dictionary, 3 vols; Montesquieu's Spirit of Laws, 2 vols; Modern Reports, 6 vols; Mallory's Entries, 2 vols; Morgan's Vade Mecum, 2 vols; Moseley's Reports; Natura Brevium; North-Carolina Cases; Plowden's Reports; Park on Insurance; Powell on Powers; Powell on Contracts; Parker's Reports; Pigot on Recoveries; Revised Code of Virginia Laws; Pleadings Assistant; Professor's Practice; Reeves' Law of England, 4 vols; Rights of Englishmen; Robinson's Admiralty Reports, 2 vols; Sullivan's Lectures; Saunders on Uses; Salkeld's Reports, 3 vols; Sellon's Practice, 2 vols; Toller's Law of Executors; Thomas Raymond's Reports; Tidd's Practical Forms; Talbot's Cases; Vernon's Chancery, 3 vols; Vesey, junr's Reports, 2 vols; Wilson on Fines; Wright on Tenures; Ward's Law of Nations; Wood's Conveyancing; Williams's Conveyancing, 4 vols; Wymes' Enonumus; William Blackstone's Reports, 2 vols; Willes' Cases; Watson's Law of Partnership. Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines.
Hill's Balsam of Honey Turlington's Balsam Godfrey's Cordial Essence of Peppermint Steers Oposodet Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward burns, scalds, sore legs, piles, obstinate eruptions, &c British Oil Hooper's Female Pills Anderson's Scorr do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th instant. All persons indebted to the said Firm, are earnestly entreated to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. A compliance with this request will prevent the painful necessity of resorting to coercive measures. The books will be placed in the possession of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, jun. who are authorised to settle all accounts due by, or to the concern. RO. GAMBLE. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr. Richmond, May 6th, 1805.
THE subscribers take this method of informing
their friends and the public, that they intend carrying on the mercantile business, under the firm of
John & Robert Gamble, Jun.
They are now receiving by the ship Rolla, a choice selection of LONDON GOODS, and daily expect from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARDWARE, &c. suitable for the season—which will be sold by the piece, package, or dozen, on the most moderate terms, for cash, merchandise country produce, or the usual credit to substantial and punctual customers. They have on hand, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Cogniac Brandy, West India Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Pepper, Allum, Coppers and Brimstone, (in pipes, hds, and casks) Cotton and Wool Cards, Patent Shot, Steel, Bar Iron, Hollow Iron Ware, German Scythes, Cutting Knives and Whet-Stones, Osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs and Brown Hessians, Snuff, Cut Herring, &c. They also possess large and convenient Brick warehouses covered with Slate, for receiving and storing Flour, Tobacco, &c. Those gentlemen who favor them with consignments, will find their charges reasonable, and may rely on their best exertions to afford satisfaction. The highest rates given for Bees Wax, good Bear, Deer and Otter Skins, and other shipping Furs. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun.
NOTICE.
The subscriber (Robert Gamble, sen.) avails himself of this opportunity to thank his numerous friends for the very large share of patronage he has received in the mercantile line—and hereby tenders to the public his future services as a Commission Merchant. He flatters himself, his long experience (with other circumstances unnecessary here to mention) entitles him to the confidence of those who may save business of that nature to transact in this city—assuring such of his best exertions to merit approbation. Those who yet remain indebted to the late firms of Gamble & Grattan, of Staunton, of Gamble & Temple, Robert Gamble & Co. and Robert Gamble, of the City of Richmond, are once more earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their respective balances. Such as continue regardless of this last notice cannot expect longer indulgence. R o GAMBLE. Richmond, May 6, 1805. ep3w wtf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firms of
Buchanan, Dunlop & Co.
Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester,
Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (tf)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong, and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connexions I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connexions in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him. Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805. tf
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
Opened a Broker's Office,
Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
TO BE RENTED,
For one or more years, and possession given the 15th of April next—a convenient
Store & Dwelling-house,
With three rooms below, and two above, with a fire place in two of the lower rooms, with a good dry cellar under them; a kitchen, smoke-house, garden, and two acres of land adjoining enclosed, part of which is well set with red clover. This tenement has been occupied for some years past by Messrs. Alban Gilpin & Co. it is situated in a healthy and agreeable neighbourhood, is a fine stand for a country store, about 25 miles from Richmond, and not more than half a mile from the river, and in the midst of a fine wheat country.—For terms apply to the subscriber. SAM. PLEASANTS. Powhatan co. 4th Mar 1805. tf
RUN away from the subscriber living
in Granville county, North Carolina, about the first of February, a likely MULATTO FELLOW, about 23 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, spare made, and I do expect he will try and pass for a free negro; he frequently tries his hair, and is a very forward talkative fellow, fond of drink—Also another BRIGHT MULATTO FELLOW, about 35 years old, he is a slow nimble fellow, has but little to say, but is a sensible arch fellow, about 5 feet 10 inches high; I do expect they are both together, and if possible will pass for free fellows. They have gone northwardly. Any person apprehending and confining them, or bringing them home, shall be handsomely rewarded by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. May 7, 1805. tf
MILLINERY.
MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANUFACTURING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. tf
TO RENT,
THE HOUSE & LOT,
ON Shoccoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallego. April 22, 1805. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for
cash, or on credit til the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Dissolution of Partnership.
THE late firm of PRICE & HARRIS having been dissolved on the 21st inst. by the death of the said Price—NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said firm, to come forward immediately and discharge their respective balances.—And all those having claims against the said firm are desired to bring them forward for adjustment on or before the 1st day of July next, being anxious to bring the business to a speedy close. THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Surviving partner of the late firm of Price & Harris. Powhatan county, Apr. 30, 1805.
FOR SALE.
If not sold by the 15th of June next, it will be leased from five to ten years, and possession given on the first day of July next,
WOODBURY MILLS.
Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Cologne stones, with elevators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business; situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Richmond. To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden laid out, all new, being lately finished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes.—Terms may be known on application to the subscriber. THOMAS HARRIS, Jun. Powhatan county, April 30, 1805. 5w
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
THE BEAUTIFUL SPANISH HORSE,
APPALUSIA.
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of ten dollars the season, payable the first of Oct. next, but notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying eight dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance fifteen dollars (notes sent as above, payable 1st March, 1806.) And four dollars cash the leap. In either case 25 cents to the groom, to be paid down. Mares will be fed with clover and lucerne gratis, and corn if required, at the falling price. I have no fare falls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about ten years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful white flour colour, and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle, and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old. APPALUSIA stood in Augusta the season before left, where he proved to be a certain foal getter, and many of his colts would have sold for 200 dollars cash at a day old. A few mares were put to him the last season, (having bought him late) all of which proved with foal. BENJAMIN DUVAL. February 15th, 1805. tf
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shoccoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Articles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
NOTICE.
I hereby given to the creditors of
Hoover & Toler,
against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued according to law, that the commissioners and assignees of their estate will meet at their office in the city of Richmond on Saturday the first of June next at eleven o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of their estate and effects; when those creditors who have not proved their debts must come prepared, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. Marcus Elcan, William Temple, } Assignees. Richmond, 12th April, 1805. (1)
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
RUN away from the subscriber about the 15th January last, a negro man named ADAM, about 23 years of age, of a dark complexion, about 6 feet high, has a small scar on his forehead; had on when he went away an osnaburgs shirt, short coat and pantalettes of blue plains, and common felt hat; he had sundry other clothing, which it is supposed he carried with him, as they have not been seen since he escaped. He was purchased of Mr. Gabriel Toot near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullins, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Claggett's, who resides at Culpeper courthouse; it is probable he may be harboured by his wife at this place. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to the subscriber living in Albemarle county near Charlottesville, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, or if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805. tf
PRECIPITATE,
IMPORTED by Mr. Lightfoot of Sandy-Point, last winter, full 15 hands and a half high; will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to be let to mares at ten guineas a mare, two of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th of March, & expire the 1st of August next. Board of servants gratis; mares may be fed with grain at two shillings per day. I have large and extensive pastures, divided in five different inclosures, that mares with foals may be kept distinct from barren mares. One dollar to the groom. No liability for accidents of any description. PRECIPITATE was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, his granddam Maiden by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare; her dam by Mogul—Camilla by Bay Bolton—Old Lady dam of Sterling by Puffine's chesnut Arabian—Rockwood Bustler.
PERFORMANCE.
In the first spring meeting, 1790, at New-Market, when 3 years old, he won the first class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid the forfeit. In the same week he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chamboos, Dragon and Pallafax; 7 paid forfeit. Second spring meeting he won the 3d class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt; 7 paid forfeit. And in the same week he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantus.
In 1792 he won £ 50 at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Sarmgaraman and Stout; the next day £ 50 at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas, at Lewis, beating Skyscraper at 3 heats, the 1st being a dead heat. After which he was so highly esteemed that he became a stallion in his Lordship's stud at 12 guineas a mare. This horse is the sire of the following running horses in England: Jonquil, Petworth, Matrana, Rosalba, Chesnut colt out of Bobtail. Chesnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbug, Lazarus, Ragnier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, mr. Heathcote's filly out of Reeves, Alchemist, Clodhopper, Grey filly his R. H. Lampadusa, Mars, Mary, Matrance, Bay filly mr Brown's, Grey filly mr Radcliff's, Tax, Tipstaff and Bobtail. Feb. 20, 1805. THOMAS GOODE.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Monday the 3d of June next, at the late dwelling house of Col. John Jones, dec. Amelia,
About twenty-two likely Negroes,
Among which are some tradesmen, a good Cooper, rough Carpenter, Shoe maker and Blacksmith. One third of the above slaves will be sold for cash, the other two thirds on a credit of twelve months—Bonds with approved security for all sums above twenty dollars will be required of the purchasers; if not punctually paid, to carry legal interest from the date. Likewise, on a credit of twelve months, will be sold, (approved bonds as above)
All the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, and a few barrels of Corn.
All persons to whom the estate of Col. John Jones is indebted, are requested to bring their claims forward on the day of sale, by David C. Jones, adm'r. 15th May, 1805. tds
FOR SALE,
THE HOUSE AND LOT,
ON Shoccoe Hill, late the property of Robert Ellis, dec. The house has three separate tenements, and rents at present for ninety-five pounds per annum. The terms may be known on application to Thomas Norvell, or Hardin Davis. Should this property not be sold before the 15th day of June next, it will then be offered at public auction, for one third cash, and the balance in six and nine months. Thomas Winn. Goochland, 21st May, 1805. tds
MRS. HORSLEY & DAUGHTER,
Respectfully inform the citizens of Richmond, that they intend opening a SCHOOL for the Education of Young Ladies. In which will be taught, Drawing, Painting, Tambouring, Embroidery and several kinds of Needle Work—Also, Reading and Writing. The School will be kept at Mr. John Allen's in the cross street opposite the Courthouse. Those ladies & gentlemen, who may be inclined to patronize them, may rely on the strictest attention to the instruction and morals of their pupils. Richmond, May 21, 1805. 3t—1pd.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust
from Thomas H. Drew, to Carter H. Harrison, bearing date the 19th December, 1787, will be SOLD, at Public Auction, at Fowler's Tavern in Cartersville, for ready money, on Saturday the 15th of June next,
A TRACT OF LAND,
CONTAINING 1500 acres, be the same more or less, lying in the county of Campbell