Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-01-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1222.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Amount of Tax on Law Process....from 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804.
   Counties. On what account. Period. Dols. Cts.     Accomack..... Law Process, &c. From 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 120 18   Albemarle 1st Nov. 1803, to 1st Nov. 1804. 218 98   Amelia 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 226 10   Amherst 274 8   Augusta 149 63   Bedford 173 38   Berkeley 112 58   Botetourt 197 60   Buckingham 200 45   Burnswick 114 98   Cath 43 70   Brooke 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 80 37   Campbell 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 183 35   Caroline 227 5   Charlotte 145 35   Charles City 63 65   Chesterfield 191 90   Cumberland 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804. 158 65   Culpeper 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 266 48   Dinwiddie 155 32   Elizabeth City 48 45   Essex 128 25   Fairfax 112 10   Fauquier 232 75   Fluvanna 64 60   Franklin 270 28   Frederick 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 93 10   Gloucester 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 45 35   Goochland 133 48   Greenbrier 71 73   Greensville 55 58   Grayson 17 58   Halifax 188 58   Hampshire 100 70   Hardy 79 80   Hanover 131 10   Henry 31 35   Harrison 57 93   Henrico 238 45   Isle of Wight 28 50   James City 34 20   Jefferson 15th Dec. 1803, to 15th Dec. 1804. 175 28   King and Queen 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 136 32   King George 101 66   King William 214 22   Kanawha 23 28   Lancaster 117 80   Loudoun 183 83   Lee 33 23   Louisa 125 40   Lunenburg 90 25   Mecklenburg 95   Middlesex 99 28   Monongalia 19th Nov. 1805, to 31st Aug. 1804. 75 32   Nathews 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 57   Madison 94 5   Monroe 62 23   Mason 48   Nelson 1st Sept. 1804. 100 23   Newkent 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 85 60   Norfolk 238 45   Nottoway 104 50   Northampton 37 5   Northernumberland 150 10   Ohio 36 10   Orange 124 92   Pittsylvania 177 65   Patrick 28 3   Powhatan 112   Prince Edward 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 116 85   Prince George 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 92 15   Prince's Ann 60 35   Prince William 168 15   Pendleton 103 8   Richmond 76 95   Rockbridge 128 73   Rockingham 100 70   Russell 33 25   Randolph 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 16 63   Shenandoah 1st Nov. 1803, to 1st Nov. 1804. 145 40   Southampton 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 120 22   Spottsylvania 192 85   Stafford 95 95   Surry 64 40   Suffolk 53 20   Warwick 3 52   Wythe 69 82   Westmoreland 129 68   Washington 99 23   Wood 41 80   York 25 18   15th Dec. 1803, to 15th Dec. 1804.  
DISTRICTS.
   Accomack Law Process, &c. From 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 38   Brunswick 31 50   Charlottesville 211 85   Fredericksburg 95 80   Franklin 63 65   Hardy 1 75   Hay Market 134 90   King & Queen 87 40   Monongalia 76 95   Northernumberland 41 80   Prince Edward 1st April 1804, to 1st Sept. 1804. 74 10   Petersburg 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 115 65   Richmond 100 65   Staunton 97   Suffolk 181 43   Sweet Springs 44 14   Washington 46 55   Williamsburg 2nd May 1804, to 1st Sept. 1804. 51 31   Winchester 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 161 5  
HUSTINGS.
   Fredericksburg Law Process, &c. 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 19 47   Norfolk Boro' 304 95   Petersburg 73 15   Richmond 133   Williamsburg 27 54   Winchester 9 97  
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
   Fredericksburg Notarial Seal, From 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 29 45   Hampton 1 43   Lynchburg to 1st Sept. 1804. 3 33   Norfolk 672 45   Petersburg 36 60   Richmond 1st Oct. 1803, to first Sept. 1804. 56 5   Tappahannock to 1st Sept. 1804. 4 75   Winchester 6 17  
   H. C. Chancery Law Process, From 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804. 336 93   Staunton do. dist. 219 45   Williamsburg do. 90 25   Public Seal Public Seal, 108 30  
$ 14,241 37
SAMUEL SHEPARD, AUDITOR.
Amount of Surplus on Tobacco....Exported from 1st Octo. 1803, to 1st October, 1804.
   Inspections. Inspectors. No. of Hds. Surplus.     Amherst Rucker & Tinsley 681 167 26   Anderson's Landrum & Petty 154 18 77   Bollingbrook Goodwin & Bolleaw 2036 957 29   Byrd's Smith & Price 2655 1256 22   Boydshole, &c. Baker & Pett 93   Boyd's Watts & Williams 1545 560 54   Blandford Williams & Sturdivant 2035 953 88   Cedarpoint Black & Goodwin 1591 597 27   Colchester Coulters and Hampton 86 25 74   Coans Fallen and Berryman 366 151 96   Catpoint Sifton and Bethfield 210 70 70   Cannon's Guerrant and Anderson 948 577 31   Camden's Camden and Alcock 415 44 40   Deacons neck Hall and Minor 102   Davis and Lowry's Carter & Carter 105   Davis's Marks and Sturdivant 1648 635 75   Dixon's Withers and Wallace 1275 373 24   Lean's Womack and Sims 572 19 86   Epperdon's Fuqua and Harris 34   Fredericksburg Holliday and Allport 471   Gibson's Edwards and Strother 128   Glendon's Oglesby and Bacon 875 202 60   High-street Pegram and Whitehead 1979 769 80   Horseley's Clarke and Harris 624 124 97   John Bolling's Covington and Rowlet 740 196 32   Indian Creek, &c. Hurt and Meredith 65 25 18   Johnson's Graves and Goode 1779 795 32   Lynch's Martin and Rice 2169 1178 85   Moore's Scott and Pegram 2391 1071 39   Meadville Landrum and Petty 197   Mantapike, &c. Bagby and Frayler 35   Martin's Martin and McDaniel 1117 367 80   Mancheffer Baker and Cheatham 2120 1013 92   No. & So. Wicomico Hudnall and Barrett 427 172 14   Nicholas's Gouldes and 1011 390 4   Petersburg Sturdivant and Lanier 2060 967   Quantico Carter and Cappon 339   Rockets Williamson and Franklin 2458 2389 10   Rivanna Napier and Johnson 1199 501 15   Roydon's Steward and Ellis 761 311 20   Rosegill Jeffe and Healy 93   Randolph's Allen and Sudberry 43   Shepherd's Collier and Metcalf 97   Suffolk Poole and Riddick 57   Shockoe Owen and Mosby 691 531 39   Swann Creek Hanbrough & Johnson 550 83 70   Spring Douglass and Johnson 1051 696 34   Totuska Branham and Dobyns   Trent's Branch and Howlet 1231 739   Tye River Hanbrough & Bryant 818 366 90   Townes Branch and Rice 80   West Hill Tucker and Andrews 2353 1055 25   West Brook Still and Hutchings 1579 486 92   Urbanna Jeffe and Healy 120   Woodfon's Armistead and Montague 1328 483 58   York Woolfolk and Jones 24  
Hds. 50,202 (21,269 96)
SAMUEL SHEPARD, AUDITOR.
I WISH to hire twenty-five likely active NEGRO MEN, to work on the Manchester Turnpike road, for such I will give liberal prices, and assure those who wish to hire, that they will work under myself only, and every attention paid. Any person wishing to hire will call on me, living in Richmond at present.
I wish to Rent the HOUSE I now live in to a careful man; it is one among the best stands in the city of Richmond as a boarding house or public house. I will furnish a large number of beds and other furniture with the house, or sell the furniture at two, four, or six months credit. I can assure any person that there is not one house or lot in this place better fixed as a convenient out houses; a stable for 18 horses, in good order. I also wish to rent my MILL, that is situated within three quarters of a mile of the market house, it has two pair of stones, one for wheat, and the other for corn. I will rent the mill low to a man that will keep her in order, and take the rent in meal at a fair market price thro' the year. I can assure whoever may wish to rent, there is no want of water in the driest seasons with a little care.
J. P. SHIELDS.
December 29th, 1805.
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THE co-partnership of TURNER and SNEED, was by mutual consent dissolved on Thursday, the 26th inst. All those to whom they stand indebted, will please apply to John Turner for payment, and those indebted to them will see the propriety of paying to him without delay their respective balances, as he has taken on himself to pay all demands against said concern, and to receive all resources due to the same.
John Turner.
H. B. Sneed.
Richmond, December 27th, 1805.
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For Sale,
THE HOUSE and LOT, situated on the corner from the courthouse; the Lot is 52 feet on the front and 162 on the Cross street. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Cowland, who lives on the premises, or to Prosser and Moncure. December 30th, 1805. 3w
N. B. The above property will be sold at auction, on the 28th of January if not disposed of sooner.
Notice.
PROPOSITIONS will be received by the Executive, for the purchase of EIGHT CONDEMNED NEGROES, reprieved for transportation, under the act "to empower the Governor to transport slaves condemned, when it shall be deemed expedient."

CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, Dec. 19.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from Governor Harrison, covering sundry resolutions of the legislature of Indiana against a division of that territory, which were referred to the committee constituted yesterday on the same subject.
The bill supplementary to the act regulating the grants of land appropriated for the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, was read the third time, and passed without a division.
The bill to make provision for persons that have been disabled by known wounds received in the actual service of the United States, during the revolutionary war, was read the third time and passed by a great majority. Ayes 84.
The bill supplementary to the act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, &c. under the convention of April 30, 1803, having passed through the committee of the whole, was ordered to be read a third time tomorrow.
The report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of E. Toppan and others, authorising the remission of duties on certain goods exported to New Orleans, having passed through the committee of the whole, the house referred the same to the said committee to bring in a bill.
In committee of the whole; Mr. Gregg in the chair; on the bill to revive and continue in force an act entitled an act to suspend, in part, the act entitled an act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes.
The bill was read as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act, entitled an act to suspend in part the act, entitled an act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes, approved on the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and two, shall be, and the same is hereby revived and continued in force for the term of years from the passing hereof.
Mr. Tenney moved the following substitute after the enacting words;
That so much of the act entitled an act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes, as is contained in the second section thereof be and the same is hereby further suspended during the term of years from the end of the present session of Congress.
Mr. Varnum wished that the section referred to, which prohibits any foreign coin, excepting Spanish milled dollars, or parts thereof from being a legal tender, might, instead of being suspended, be repealed. That provision, he said, had been introduced under the idea that the coin of the United States would be sufficient for the demand, which had been found to be erroneous.
Mr. J. Clay differed so widely from the gentleman from Massachusetts that he entertained strong doubts of the policy even of suspending the provision. — There were very few foreign coins in circulation besides Spanish milled dollars and British guineas. If the suspension were therefore confined to these, it would be, so far as respected the public convenience, equivalent to a repeal. Every one knew that there had been some years past, a large quantity of bad money in circulation. By the proposed repeal, this description of money would be again brought back.
Mr. Macon (speaker) said that if the idea of the gentleman from Pennsylvania were adopted, it would be necessary to go further than he had suggested. In addition to the coins mentioned by him, it would be proper to extend it to Portuguese guineas, which were extensively circulated. But he considered the proposition of the gentleman from Massachusetts the best. When we can do without foreign coins we may declare that they shall not be a legal tender. Since last May, when the provision contemplated to be renewed, ceased, there had been no complaints. The necessities of the country required the use of such coins. With regard to our own coin, in many parts of the union it was as difficult to find a gold as a flying Eagle. To his part of the country, Mr. Macon said it never found its way.
Mr. Varnum moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Tenney, by striking out the words in force , and inserting in lieu thereof the word, repealed .
Mr. J. Clay hoped the amendment would not take place. If there were any real inconvenience it would be entirely obviated by the proposed suspension. — He acknowledged that when he was up before, the Portuguese gold had escaped his attention. But it was so clipped and mutilated as scarcely to be considered as coin; and the fact was that it was chiefly confined to the banks. If the repealing provision should be confined to the gold coins he should have no objection to it; but there was no necessity of introducing into the circulation any other silver coin than that now authorised. Some of the foreign coins was so roughly executed as not to furnish a proper protection against counterfeits. The great security, attending coins as well as bank notes, was the excellence of the workmanship.
Mr. Jackson was in favor of the amend-
ment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum). All economical writers agreed that the wealth of nations was intimately connected with the quantity of the circulating precious metals. For this reason he thought it impolic to restrict the circulation of foreign coins in the United States. It was likewise improper to legislate frequently on the subject. It had been found that the mint could not furnish a sufficient supply of coin for our purposes, especially while such vast quantities went out of the country. All objections made to a repeal were obviated by the consideration that the existing law provides that foreign coins shall pass by weight. Mr. Jackson concluded by saying that it was his opinion that it was for the interest of the country that money should circulate more extensively than it ever had done.
Mr. Varnum said that the gentleman from Pennsylvania grounded his objection on the idea that foreign coins were more easily counterfeited than those of the United States. He should, however, recollect that those who resided in the country did not possess that kind of knowledge which belonged to those acquainted with bank transactions; they saw but little money, and always in small quantities; and were as likely to take false coin of the United States, as foreign coin. The real situation of the United States as to money was this. In some parts of the country there was no specie whatever; there was nothing but paper. In the eastern parts of the union this was peculiarly so, owing to the great number of banks, which, circulated the greater part of their notes at a considerable distance. This scarcity of specie arose in a great measure from foreign coins not being allowed to be a legal tender. He thought it would be highly beneficial to the United States to admit all foreign coins to be a legal tender, under the existing limitations of law. The question was then taken on Mr. Varnum's amendment, which was agreed to—Ayes 79.
Mr. Tenney's amendment, thus amended, was agreed to, when the committee rose. The house immediately took up, concurred in their report, and ordered the bill to a third reading tomorrow.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire, whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary to be made in the act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers, with authority to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Cook, Resolved, that the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to consider the several acts relative to bounties on salt fish taken in vessels of different sizes, and to consider what alterations, if any, are necessary to equalize such bounties; and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, Resolved, that the committee of ways and means be instructed to enquire, whether any, and if any what alterations are necessary to be made in the several acts fixing the salaries and emoluments of the collectors of the duties on imports and tonnage, and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
Friday, December 20.
An engrossed bill, "supplementary to the act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France," &c. under the convention of the 30th April, 1803, was read the third time and passed without a division.
An engrossed bill, repealing so much of an existing act of Congress as declares foreign coins not to be a legal tender, was read the third time and passed without a division.
Mr. Crowninshield having obtained leave, submitted from the committee of commerce and manufactures, a bill to extend the time of taking the oath and giving bond in cases of drawback, and for other purposes, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
This bill extends the time to twenty days, and directs five day's notice to be given by the collectors, for which twenty cents, to be equally divided among the collector, naval officer and surveyor, shall be allowed.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, submitted a bill for the relief of Edward Toppan George Jenkins and William Currier, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the committee of claims, made a report on the memorial of Return J. Meigs, recommending the giving authority to the proper accounting officers of the treasury to settle the accounts of the governor, secretary and judges of the territory north west of the Ohio, for their services while acting in their respective capacities at any time before the first Tuesday in March, 1803, for the term between the admission of Ohio into the Union and the period of the first meeting of the state legislature.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday.
Mr. Parke presented a petition from the governor, secretary and judges of the Indiana territory, praying compensation for services rendered in the district of Louisiana, which was referred to the committee of claims.
On the motion of Mr. Findley a new rule was adopted, prescribing that it shall be the duty of any committee to meet on
the call of any two of their members, if the chairman be absent or declines calling a meeting.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. Debate on the motion of Dr. LOGAN for leave to bring in a bill, to suspend the commercial intercourse between the U. States and St. Domingo.
(Continued.) Friday, Dec. 20.
Doctor Logan having assigned his reasons for asking permission to introduce the bill,
Mr. Adams said— Mr. PRESIDENT—Had the gentleman who asks leave to introduce this bill, assigned any new reasons as the foundation of his motion, whatever my opinion might have been upon their merits, I should not think it proper to combat them at this time; but the object of the bill is so simple, that its details are immaterial. Its purpose is totally to prohibit a branch of our commerce, which at the last session of the legislature was proved to be of great importance to the country—Unless therefore, a majority of the Senate should be of opinion that the bill ought to pass, it appears to me, that the present is the stage at which it ought to be arrested: since the mere discussion of the question, and pendency of the measure before Congress, may have an unfavorable effect upon the commercial interest, or at least injuriously affect individual merchants, in the course of their affairs.
It is well known to every member upon this floor, and to the public in general, that the same gentleman who now wishes to introduce this bill, did at the last session of Congress make a motion for leave to bring it in at that time, which was rejected; and I expected that on its renewal at this time he would have alleged some new grounds for the measure; but in this expectation I have been disappointed—He tells us indeed that unless we do prohibit this commerce it will inevitably lead us into a war with the French republic: I have certainly no more disposition than any gentleman here to be at war with the French republic; but excepting that gentleman's assertion, (to which I am willing to give all the credit which it can be entitled to) what particle of evidence have we that the St. Domingo trade will expose us to any such danger? What evidence has the gentleman himself alleged in support of his assertion? Why, sir, he has read to us a part of the President's message, at the opening of the last session of Congress; and a correspondence between the British and French ministers, and the Secretary of State, six or nine months previous to that time, and complaining that some of our merchant vessels were armed—it is surely needless for me to mention in this house, that in consequence of that very passage in the President's message of last year, and of those very complaints of those foreign ministers, a bill did actually pass both houses of Congress, after a long and ample discussion of the subject; which bill was intended to remove those causes of complaint, and is now in force. This bill I have understood was satisfactory on all hands, and it has been within a very few days declared by a member of this body, in his place, to have given satisfaction to the French government in particular, nor has that information been contradicted. This conclusion indeed may be inferred from the tenor of the President's communication to Congress at the commencement of the present session. If any intimation of complaints from foreign powers relative to this subject is contained in this message, it has escaped my attention, and I can indeed say felicitously it is none—and is not this silence itself, a strong, and irresistible proof that no such complaints have been made; but that the measures adopted by Congress at the last session have been satisfactory? —Believing it as I do, and that no needless interference of the government with the regular course of commercial transactions ought ever to be countenanced, I hope the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Dr. Logan) will not have leave to bring in this bill.
GEN JACKSON seconded DR. LOGAN's motion, and in reply to Mr. Adams said, that he wished the Dr. to make it an annual motion, as Mr. Sawbridge had in the Parliament of England to reduce septennial Parliaments, but with more effect until the trade so highly dishonorable to national character was annihilated. As to Mr. Adams's observations that the bill was not allowed to be brought in last session, and that he had heard no new arguments, he would answer the gentleman by asking what new arguments had been advanced on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves, where leave was given two days since to bring in the bill, and the same arguments had been rung in our ears by Quakers and others, ever since the constitution had been in operation and not a new one had been produced. He said that the day would come when this dishonorable traffic would be rued by the United States—that day must arrive when a general peace would take place, when the present hostilities must cease; that it must and would then become the interest of every nation of Europe having colonies in the West Indies, to extirpate this horde or ship them off to some other place. That the United States by affording them succour, arms, ammunition and provisions, must be considered by them as their allies—their supporters and their protectors. That he believed the United States would be viewed in this light by the French government and by themselves,
and that they would demand and expect us to grant them an asylum as allies and protectors, and send them to our coast.—This was no novelty, and he had received information from a late celebrated French general, given in a public company at the city of Washington where he boarded, & the general was one who dined there; that arrangements had been made, if general Le Clerc had been victorious, to send those brigands introduced into the southern states. This was a melancholy subject for South Carolina and Georgia, and one of those brigands introduced into the southern states, was worse than an hundred importations of blacks from Africa, and more dangerous to the United States.
[TO BE CONTINUED]
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA. HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Friday, December 27, 1805.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act, concerning the town of Abingdon," and
A bill, "Providing for the erection of offices for the district courts, and for reimbursing certain expenses incurred by the clerks thereof," were severally read the third time and passed.
Mr. Aylett from the committee for courts of justice, reported the following resolutions:
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry persons, praying that an act may pass, authorising the sum of four thousand dollars to be raised by lottery, for the purpose of building a toll bridge across Cheat river, at the Dunker bottom, and that the rent or toll of the said bridge may be forever applied towards educating poor children in the county of Monongalia, under such regulations as may be deemed proper by the legislature, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Charlottesville, praying that the act which authorises the inhabitants of the said town to elect trustees thereof, may be explained, and that the powers of the said trustees may be enlarged, so far at least, as to authorise the establishment of a school in the said town, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the city of Richmond, praying that the court of hustings of the said city, may be authorised to establish inspections of but ter and lard, and that the same may likewise be authorised in other towns, and also in the counties of this commonwealth, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Susan Peyton, John Morrow, Addison Bowles Armistead, Mary H. Armistead, Henry J. Peyton and John Brown, praying that an act may pass, authorising the petitioners, or some of them, to dispose of such of the real estate whereof John Peyton died seized, intestate, as may be designated by commissioners to be appointed; and in order to prevent a sale of certain real property mortgaged by the decedent in his lifetime, to secure a debt due from him, that the proceeds of the said sale may be applied towards discharging the debt aforesaid, is reasonable.
The said resolutions being twice read, were agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the committee for courts of justice do bring in bills pursuant to the said resolutions.
Mr. Tazewell from the committee for courts of justice, reported the following resolutions:
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of Charles Yancey and Jeremiah Yancey, stated to have been signed by them at the request of a number of the inhabitants of Albemarle county, as prays that an act may pass, making it necessary that a majority of the magistrates of a county should be present when a levy of a considerable amount is laid by the court, is reasonable.
Resolved, that so much of the said petition as prays that a fine may be imposed on magistrates of counties, for failing to attend at the times of laying levies: after being notified of the times appointed for that purpose, be rejected.
Resolved, that the residue of the said petition, praying that in future a majority of the magistrates of a county shall be present when recommendations are made by the county courts to the executive, is reasonable.
Resolved, that such part of the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of New Market in the county of Shenandoah, as prays, that so much of the act establishing the said town, as appoints trustees thereof, may be repealed; and that an act may be passed authorising the freeholders and housekeepers of the said town to elect other trustees thereof annually; that the said trustees be empowered to regulate the building of houses in the said town; to remove nuisances therein; to impose a penalty, not exceeding one dollar, upon every person running a horse, or playing at the game called Long Bullets, in the streets and alleys of the said town; and to levy a tax, not exceeding eighty dollars annually, upon the housekeepers and inhabitants thereof, to be applied towards keeping the streets, &c. in repair, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the residue of the petition last mentioned, praying that the trustees to be elected as aforesaid, may be authorised to settle all disputes concerning the bounds of lots in the said town, and to make such bye laws, rules and regulations, not contrary to the constitution & laws of this state, or of the United States, as they may think fit, for the good order and government of the said town, be rejected.
The said resolutions being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 3d and 4th resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) from the committee of propositions & grievances, made the following report:—
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Montgomery, Monroe and Tazewell, praying that all that part of the said counties contained within the following boundaries, to wit:—Beginning at the end of Gault mountain on New river, where the county lines of Greenbrier and Kanawha intersect thence up the river with the Greenbrier & Montgomery line, thence with the Monroe and Montgomery line to the house of Major Alexander Stuart, thence a straight line to the top of Peter's mountain, leaving the house of Hugh Caperton on the right and the house of John Thompson on the left, at equal distances from the said line, thence along the said mountain with the Montgomery and Monroe line to the intersection of Botetourt county line, and with the Botetourt and Montgomery line to the top of Gap mountain, thence along the top of the said mountain to New river, crossing the same, to the end of Walker's mountain, thence along the top of said mountain to the intersection of Wythe county line, thence north westwardly to the intersection of Tazewell county line, & with the Tazewell & Montgomery line to the top of Wolf creek mountain, thence south westwardly along the top of said mountain to a point two miles below the mouth of the Clear Fork of Wolf creek, thence a straight line to a spring of East river, known by the name of the "Big Spring," thence a direct line to the head of Crane creek on the top of the Flat top mountain, thence a direct line to the Three Forks of Guyandotte river, thence down the said river until it intersects Kanawha county line, thence with the said line to the beginning, may form one distinct county, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Monroe, in opposition thereto, be rejected.
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Botetourt, praying that the streets and alleys as already laid off on the land of James Simpson, near the upper end of the said county, may be established a town by the name of Salem, is reasonable.
The said resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st and 3d resolutions, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Saturday, December 28th, 1805.
The engrossed bills making provision for improving and keeping in repair certain parts of the state road leading through the county of Randolph;
Appointing commissioners to view and mark out a way for a road from Thornton's gap in the Blue ridge, to the Little river turnpike road leading to Alexandria, and to raise a certain sum of money by lottery for opening the said road;
Remitting a fine to Graham Bell;
Declaring Clinch river a public highway;
Authorising George Pegram, jun. to erect a public warehouse on his land in the town of Petersburg;
To explain and amend the twenty first section of an act, entitled, an act, For carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, lately adopted at a general meeting;
To amend the act, entitled, an act, for establishing an academy in or at the city of Richmond;
Concerning master commissioners in the county and corporation courts, were severally read a third time and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
The engrossed bills concerning William King, a former sheriff of Norfolk county, and William Graham a former sheriff of Monroe county, were severally read a third time, and passed in the negative.
A bill authorising the Executive to purchase the patent right of a gunlock made on an improved plan, and to introduce the same into the public armory, was read a second time, and on a third reading was rejected.
Monday, December 30th, 1805.
The engrossed bill authorising a sum to be raised by lottery for opening a road from Monongalia Glades, to the mouth of Fishing creek; remitting certain militia fines; establishing certain inspections of flour, were severally read a third time and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A report from the committee of propositions and grievances, (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words:
Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the borough of Norfolk, praying that a law may pass, authorising the establishment of another ferry from the said borough across the waters of Elizabeth river, and placed under the direction of the court thereof, is reasonable.
That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Norfolk, in opposition thereto, be rejected.
That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the borough of Norfolk, praying ha

a law may pass, amending and explaining the act concerning harbor-masters, is reasonable.
The said resolutions being severally read a second time, were on the question put thereon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the committee of propositions and grievances do bring in bills pursuant to the 1st and 3d resolutions.
A report from the committee of claims (which lay on the table) was taken up & read in the following words:
Resolved, that the petition of Lewis Rouse, stating that he is on the list of pensioners in the state of Virginia, and has removed to the state of Kentucky, which makes it inconvenient for him to draw his annual allowance & praying the legislature to commute his pension to a certain sum, is reasonable.
Also, that the petition of James Terlington, jailor of Nansemond county for the year 1803, praying compensation for committing, keeping and dieting James Weatherby a lunatic, by order of a magistrate of the said county, in consequence of there being no room in the lunatic hospital, is reasonable.
Also, that the petition of William Hubbard, praying for an augmentation of his pension, be rejected.
Also, that the petition of John Wilson, one of the securities of Jacob Westfall, who was a sheriff of the county of Randolph, in the years 1787 and 1788; stating that the said sheriff failed in the collection and payment of the taxes for the years aforesaid; and praying that he may be relieved from the payment of the costs, damages and interest upon a judgment obtained against him as security aforesaid, be rejected.
The first resolution being read a second time, was on the question put thereon, rejected.
The second and third resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to.
The fourth resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof, the words "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them the words "is reasonable;" and it was rejected.
The question being then put upon the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that a bill be brought in, pursuant to the second resolution, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. B. Harrison presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, "concerning the town of New Market, in the county of Shenandoah;" "requiring certain duties to be performed by a majority of the magistrates of a county or corporation;" and "authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery for building a toll-bridge over Cheat river," which were read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Snyder, from the committee appointed on the part of this house, to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the Treasurer's accounts for the last year, made a report; [See last Friday's Argus.]
Council Chamber, Sept. 30. 1805. It is advised that Alexander M'Rae & William Foushee, esquires, be appointed to count the money in the Treasury and make a report thereon.
Daniel L. Hylton, Clk of the Council. EXTRACT from the MINUTES.
The Treasurer being enjoined to close the accounts of his office on the 30th day of September, annually—We the undersigned, thereto appointed by the Executive (as appears by the foregoing copy of their order) repaired to the Treasury, on the morning of the first of October, in order to ascertain the amount of money and other facilities in the Treasury received on public account, and constituting the balance due therefrom, on the 30th day of September, 1805.
Upon examination, we find the balance actually on hand, to be One Hundred & Twenty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and Forty Cents, which has been deposited by the Treasurer in the Bank of Virginia.
Alexander M'Rae, William Foushee.
Ordered, that the said report do lie on the table.
A motion was made that the house come to the following resolution:
Resolved, that a member of this house appointed to fill a vacancy in the Executive or Judiciary department of this commonwealth, is, by such appointment disqualified from sitting and voting in the House of Delegates, unless he shall refuse to accept such appointment.
A motion was then made to postpone the further consideration of the said resolution to the 31st of March next.
And the question being put on the said motion for postponement, it passed in the affirmative: ayes 89, noes 45.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from Joseph Eggleston, Esquire, declining an acceptance of the office of Major General, in the following words:
Amelia, December 27, 1805. To the Speaker of the House of Delegates.
SIR, THE high sense I entertain of the good opinion of the General Assembly, on whatever occasion it may be expressed, has produced a considerable struggle, between a strong inclination to obey their voice, & an adherence to a resolution of retirement long ago formed. But as I am in an advanced period of life, and have never heretofore had any command in the militia, and as the little experience I may have acquired in military affairs, has not been obtained by serving in the infantry, I am constrained with regret to decline accepting the appointment, although I consider myself as highly honored in its being offered.
I must beg you to inform the House that if I had been apprized of the intention to present me to their view, they would not have had their time taken up in a second ballot; and, if it be not improper, I wish them to be assured, that if the services of men as old as I am, and of such feeble faculties as I possess, should ever be necessary, they would at all times be rendered by me with promptness and alacrity.
With great respect and esteem, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, JOSEPH EGGLESTON.
Ordered, that the said letter do lie on the table.
On motion, ordered, that the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the president and directors of the Lower James river company, have leave to report by bill.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, giving further powers to the overseers of the poor in certain cases; and that Messrs. Aylett, Woodson, J. C. Gray, Eust, B. Harrison, W. Yancey, Morrow, J. Jones, King, Hunton, Simon, Kittle and Estill, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, to amend an act, reducing into one the several acts concerning the high court of chancery; and that Messrs. Byrd, Woodward, Madison, Garland, Tavener, Mallory, R. Hill, A. Alexander and Ridgick, do prepare and bring in the same.
Tuesday, December 31st, 1805. A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the bill, establishing a turnpike road from the head of Roanoke river over the Alleghany mountain—and the bill, authorising a sale of the glebe of Bristol parish, with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
And they have agreed to the resolution the first day of January next, to the appointment of a Treasurer, Register of Public Accounts and Auditor of Public Accounts for this Commonwealth for one year.—Also, to the resolution concerning Presley N. Obannon unanimously.
The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question severally put thereon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the senate therewith.
A bill, forming a new county out of certain parts of Montgomery, Monroe and Tazewell counties, was read a second time, and on motion, ordered to be committed to Messrs. Woodward, Lewis, Ingle, Neel, Thompson, Gray (of Monroe) Smyth (of Wythe) M'Kenzie, Beale, M'Farlane, Dixon, Graham and Estill.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on a bill, to incorporate the Bank of Potomac, and establish the same in that part of Alexandria, in the county of Fairfax, called West End, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Harrison (of Amelia) reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said bill under consideration, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again.
Resolved therefore, that this house will again to morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration the said bill.
Private Academy.
DOCTOR HALLER will open his Seminary in Richmond, on the first day of January, 1806—His course of instruction will commence every morning, (Sundays excepted) at 9 o'clock, and continue till one; and from 3 till 5 o'clock in the afternoon. These are the hours appointed for public tuition, which will comprehend the following branches of learning: viz. Latin, Greek, English Syntax, Rhetoric, Rudiments of Taste, Composition, Arithmetic, Book Keeping, Geography, Civil and Natural History, Heathen Mythology, Morality, and those branches of Mathematics which are most applicable to real use in life. Also Philosophy, Logic, some parts of Metaphysics, Practical Philosophy which comprehends Political Economy, &c. These branches of learning shall be taught systematically to the respective classes.
The charge for his public tuition will be 15 dollars per quarter; besides five dollars entrance money for each scholar, who must be entered on or before the first day of January next, as during the ensuing course of study, which will last for several months, no scholar will be admitted into this institution, on account of the inevitable arrangements, which Dr. H. is to conform precisely to the actual number of his pupils, not only in engaging a proportionate number of assisting teachers, but also in assigning to each class a correlative course of study—which might become abortive by admitting new members in the intermediate course of his instructions.
The following branches of learning will be taught only at particular desire, & at those hours which are not included above. An extra charge will be made for such private tuition.
For the Lectures on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, with experiments and the use of the philosophical apparatus, 20 dollars per quarter, each scholar.
For teaching the French language, 10 dollars per quarter.
Italian, 15 do. Spanish, 16 do.
Only children of parents residing in Richmond, will be admitted as Day scholars; all others, whose parents reside at any distance, must live in the buildings of this institution.
His charge for boarding, lodging, candle and fire, (the fees for tuition not included) will be dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance, as customary in all institutions of this nature. Each boarder must furnish himself with his own bed.
But any person without entering this institution in the quality of a regular student, may at any time be permitted to join a class in the private tuition, for the purpose of learning any particular branch of science or language, in which the class shall be at private hours engaged; provided, the respective fees be paid in advance.
Dr. Haller's plan of education and discipline is left for the inspection of the respective parents and guardians, with the Editor of the Enquirer. Richmond, Dec. 10.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1806.
On Thursday last the General Assembly re-elected the former Treasurer, Auditor, and Register of the land-office.
The bill for preventing the importation of Slaves into South Carolina, and which had passed the House of Representatives, was taken up in the Senate on Saturday, the 14th ult. and lost. The following are the Yeas and Nays on this question:
YEAS—Mr. R. Barthelemy, President; Messrs. Blake, Calhoun, Drayton, Davis, Hibben, Horry, Hart, Hutchinson, Keith, Kilgore, M'Fadden, P. Porcher, Warren, Ward—15.
NAYS—Messrs. Canney, Dozier, Farrar, J. Hampton, H. Izard, John M'Pherson, W. B. Mitchell, T. Porcher, J. Porcher, Rogers, Simkins, W. Smith, Saxon, R. Stark, T. Taylor, Wells—16.
The Legislature of Georgia, at their late session, passed an act levying a tax of two and a half per cent. on the capital of the Branch Bank of the United States at Savannah, and one half per cent. on bills issued above their capital.
The oldest inhabitant (says the Norfolk Herald of Saturday) does not recollect so mild a season as the present.—We had Green Peas exposed for sale in our market on Tuesday last!
HOSTILITIES ON THE FRONTIER.
After this paper had gone to press, the editor received advice of the following serious intelligence.—That a body of eight hundred Indians had assembled near Detroit, on the British side of the Strait, and sent in a belt of Red and Black wampum to the commanding officer there—the militia have been called out, and it is feared that they are not adequate to the exigency.
Officers conversant with the Indians, say that these colours of the beads, indicate determined war—an express has been forwarded to the seat of the general government.
We have to add that the force at Detroit, which we apprehend was under Capt. M'Clary or Lieut. Stark, was very inconsiderable. Those officers have acted with a great deal of prudent circumspection. We have not heard which of the tribes have offered these preliminary menaces, but suppose them to be the Chippeways. It is worthy of remark that a considerable body of British troops have been lately landed at Halifax, particularly the 93d regiment from England—Aurora.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the state of Steady Habits (Connecticut) to his friend in this town.
The invidious efforts of the Federalists manifested here, to counteract the triumph of virtue over vice, has, to the honor of our republicans, proved abortive. Yes, the republicans of Litchfield have succeeded by a handsome majority, in their election of town officers. Litchfield you will recollect has hitherto been considered as the iniquitous sink of federalism, as a confirmation of the remark it is only necessary to state, that the town of Litchfield is the residence of the celebrated pious Tracy of exterminating memory!
The republicans have also succeeded in several other towns in the county in which they never did before.—Rest assured we are determined to persevere in support of the good old cause of republicanism.—Newport, R. I. Republican.
FROM THE N. Y. PLEBIAN.
The town of Litchfield, in Connecticut, has been long distinguished as the residence of men inimical to our constitution and republican form of government, and friendly to monarchy—as the residence of Uriah Tracy, John Allen, &c. In this hot bed, a young man of talents, Mr. Sellick Osborn, had the spirit, perhaps temerity, to establish a republican newspaper. The consequences were auspicious to the cause which it espoused.—Persecution commenced against him; he persevered, the people awoke to the imposition by which they had been guided, and the town of Litchfield has become republican in its elections. This was too much. Courts of law had been resorted to, but they were too tardy. The editor was therefore assaulted with club law, which he repelled at the expense of a bloody head, to be unable to follow for a time his avocation.—[Yet the law will afford him no redress—for the judges, and the officers of court, and the jurors will be of opposite politics.—Thus it is that when the laws fail to afford just ice, men are compelled to resort to the law of nature—and either duelling or assassination are the consequence of perverted justice.]—Aur. extr.
EDUCATION.—School books are so numerous, and school masters by retailing to their scholars, books by which they derive a few cents profit, rather than purchase books by which the minds of their pupils can be improved, that it is scarcely possible to find a school master who is not a bookseller, while it is very difficult to find in ordinary schools, a book by which the rudiments of the English language can be learned with accuracy. The minds and understanding of youth for ten or twelve years past have been so much vitiated by Webster's monstrous production, called a spelling book, but which with more propriety might be called a confusing book, that the youth whose mind has not been naturally vigorous enough to overcome the habits of his tuition, finds it more difficult to comprehend the vernacular tongue than a foreigner who is ignorant of the language upon his first undertaking to study it. The only book which the writer of this article has ever seen fit to be put into the hands of young persons as a spelling book, is that of the justly celebrated Lindley Murray, the writer of this article has no interest whatever in the book, either as bookseller or printer, but this opinion of the book is given from a conviction that the truth of what is here stated will be confirmed by every man of liberal mind who attends to the subject.—Aurora.
We are concerned to learn, that the bill lately before the South Carolina Legislature, proposing to repeal the law which authorises the importation of Slaves, has been lost by a single vote in the Senate! So that this horrid traffic will continue at least another year. Is it not hard, that after a large majority of the most popular branch of that Legislature had determined to wipe off this stigma on the state, that sixteen members of the Senate (a majority of one only) should have the power of retaining it, contrary to the wishes, it may be fairly presumed, of a large majority of the citizens of that State?
Mr. Bradley, from Vermont, some days ago, introduced a bill into the Senate
of the U. States, to prohibit the importation of Slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the U. States, from and after the first of January, 1808, and it passed two readings; but was afterwards made the order of the day for the first of December, which had the effect of a rejection, on the ground of its being unconstitutional to legislate on that subject until the year 1808.
A shocking act of suicide took place in Chatham county on the 20th instant. A young man, named Edward Mitchell, went deliberately out with his gun, and shot himself—first having informed the damsel for whom he sighed in vain, that she would see him no more!—Ral. Reg.
For the following interesting extract, we are indebted to the politeness of a respectable commercial friend: Phil. Gaz.
LONDON, Oct. 1805.
"I have regularly attended the Court of Admiralty during its late, short and important sitting; and with all due deference to the other parts of British Jurisprudence, I cannot hesitate to pronounce it as arbitrary a tribunal as any on the earth, and most evidently a political one. Sir William Scott is certainly a man of great penetration and wonderful plausibility. He roundly asserted that NEUTRALES HAD NO RIGHTS, and that they were not entitled to any trade growing out of the circumstances of the war; that such commerce as they carried on during a profound peace they had a right to continue, but that every thing beyond that was INBULENCE. This is taking it upon a very wide principle indeed, and however they may relax OCCASIONALLY in the practice, I am confident they will not give up the doctrine; and I have reason to think Mr. Monroe is of the same opinion. To be sure Sir William Scott, during the last sitting, did seem to lean towards the claimants, yet studiously avoided laying down any fixed rule, which could serve as a guide for future operations to evade or avoid the fiery ordeal of his investigations. They still detain American ships, and I fear this vexatious interruption will continue: the more so, as I apprehend the East India Company find that the Americans interfere very much with them in the north of Europe, and we cannot doubt but the government of this country will go a great way to further the interests of that company; added to which, it is here evident, that America [as a power] has lost ground in the opinion of other nations, within the last ten years."
THE LARGE OX.
The late exhibition in State-street, of the stag-Ox, and Beef, is evidence of the superiority of the grazing soil of New-England. The Ox, which was exhibited on Thursday, was raised on the farm of Benj. Gardner, esq. of Middletown, R. Island, and purchased by Mr. Amos Brooks, of this town.—Good judges say, that for fatness and beauty he exceeded any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this town, and the beef is now for sale at Brooks's stall in the market. The ox, we learn, was only seven years old last spring, and has not had any extra keeping until within about one year: The weight of the beef was as follows:—
  Beef, - - - £586 weight.   Hide, - - - 153 do.   Tallow, - - - 233—Total 1974 wt.   The quarters weighed as follows:—372—365—427—422—Boston paper. 
N. B. This Ox was five days on his journey to Boston, and was killed the second day after his arrival. It is thought by good judges that if he had been killed prior to this journey he would have weighed more than two thousand weight.
DOCTOR HALLER has actually opened his ACADEMY in the house of Mrs. Meredith's opposite to Mr. William Davidson's, where those who wish to enjoy the advantages of his public tuition, must enter before the 6th instant; after which no scholar will be admitted until the commenced course of study shall be finished. Richmond, January 1st, 1806.
SLAVES
To be Hired for the ensuing Year. Four Negro Men, one of whom is a common carpenter; another an excellent house servant, carriage driver and cales; and another has for several years been employed in the stone mason and paving business; one young negro woman, and two girls from 10 to 13 years old; these have been employed as house servants, and as such approved: also, three boys from 10 to 13 years old, one of whom has been for several years in a tobacco manufactory, and always highly approved.
I have for sale a good Waggon, and Gears complete; and six young Mules well broke to draw in it; and four good draft Horses; and which will be sold together or separate, for cash or notes negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, at 60 days. 31st Dec. 1805. GEO. Wm. SMITH.
FOR NEW-YORK, SCHOONER
Charming Mary, POTTER—To sail in a few days. One half of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply on board at Pickett, Pollard & Johnston's wharf, or at said Potter's store, at Rocketts; who has for sale, fifty-six barrels Nova-Scotia best pickled Herrings; one thousand ft. inch & 9 inch best Albany Boards; best Philadelphia Beer and Porter in draft and bottles; and a general assortment of Groceries. Dec. 31.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Co. therein expressed, will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the first day of February next, at New-Market, in Amherst county, before the store door of the said James Murphy & Co.
The Following Property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, with interest and charges. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Westminster, Dec. 25th, 1805.
Toolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
Store of Jewellery, Hardware, Ironmongery, &c.
FRANCIS FOLLET
HAS JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED, at his STORE, nearly opposite the Eagle Tavern and next door above Mr. Robert Johnson's, Main Street, Richmond, a NEAT and GENERAL ASSORTMENT of ARTICLES in his line:—among which are, gold breast pins, finger rings, ear rings, miniature chains, lockets, bracelets, &c. silver soup, table, desert, tea, mustard and salt spoons and sugar tongs; silver watches, gold and gilt watch chains, seals & keys, watch materials, such as main springs, inside chains and hooks, pendants and bows, buttons and springs, glasses, &c. Japanned tea trays, waiters, beau baskets, snuffier trays, candlestick and bottle sides. Plated castors, candlesticks, snuffers & trays, salt, bottle sides and table and desert spoons. A large assortment of ivory, buck, bone, horn and wood handled, table, desert and carving knives and forks, and pen, jack, pruning and counting house knives. Table and butcher's steels, corkscrews, plate warmers, dish covers, satin wood and japanned tea caddies; post and box coffee mills; tea kettles, frying pans, fluted and plain grid irons; smoothing irons, waffle irons, brass and iron candle sticks, brass and iron shovels and tongs; copper, brass & iron chafing dishes; pewter mugs, tea, pots, porringers, basons and plates; Britannia metal, iron and pewter, table and tea spoons; key rings, jiggling irons; tap borers, plyers, sugar augers, rat and mouse traps; gilt, plated and common vest buttons; pumice rotten stone and red chalk; tambour needle cases and needles, knitting needles, pins and needles; thimbles, coral beads; carpenter's cooper's and shoemaker's tools; tailor's shears, scissors, sheep shears; round, half round, three square and flat, rough and smooth files; mill and pit saw files, flat and half round rasps; screw plates, sledge and hand hammers, bick irons, saddle, hammers, pincers and awls; webbing, flat, inlet and head, and throat buckles; buckles and tips, cock, eyes, trace chains, hoes, straw knives, shovels and spades, brass cocks, scale beams, brass scales and weights, steel yards, marbles, hatters' irons, brass wire, iron binding wire, hair and wire sieves; curry combs, horse brushes, hair brooms, heath, scrubbing, rubbing, white hair weavers', clothes & tooth brushes; locks and hinges, round and flat spring bolts, cabinet furniture, brads, clout and shutter nails, tacks, scupper and hob nails; tenters hooks, wood screws, bed screws, keys and caps, screw rings and knobs; ladies' and gentlemen's japanned dressing cases, gentlemen's Mahogany dressing cases and travelling desks; ivory and bone chessmen, chess boards, backgammon tables, battle doors and shuttle cocks & flutes, drums and fife; violin strings; common and agate flints; gun hammers and worms; gunlocks, guns, pistols, swords, sword knots and belts; epaulets, military feathers, powder flasks, and shot belts; whips, canes, umbrellas, boot jacks and hooks; spurs, razors, razor straps and hones; shaving boxes and brushes, shaving soap, curling tongs, powder bags and puffs; potamum, essences, tooth powder; ivory, horn and tortoise shell combs; Reeve's colors; ivory sheets for miniature painting; hair, lead and slate pencils; silver pencil cases, states, inkpots, quills, sleeve buttons, jews' harps, fish hooks, tobacco, snuff and segar boxes; goggles, spectacles and cases and opera glasses; surveyors' compasses and chains, end mathematical instruments and pocket compasses; ladies' and gentlemen's morocco pocket books; gloves, gloves, elastic garters, suspenders, silk purses, with a variety of other articles similar to the above, all of which will be sold low, and worthy the attention of those who wish to purchase for cash, either by wholesale or retail.
ALSO, for SALE
10 barrels Liver Oil; 15 ditto Cider; 4 frails fresh Almonds; and an assortment of fresh GARDEN SEEDS, from one of the first gardens in the state of New York.
F. Follet intends to keep a constant supply of articles in his present line of business, and expects out from England, in the Spring, Summer and Fall, next, a complete and general assortment of Mechanics' tools, building materials, household and farming utensils; saddlery, military and fancy articles. They will be laid in on the lowest terms, for cash, and will be sold on like good terms to those who will please to favor him with their custom. Richmond, Dec 30th, 1805.
RAN AWAY
From the subscription residence in the county of Campbell, JAMES, a mulatto slave, sold by Mr. Thomas Taylor of Richmond, to Doctor Patterson, of Buckingham, and now the property of the subscriber; also, HARRIET, the wife of JAMES, a black woman, about twenty years old, had on when he went away, a green short coat & a smooth leather hat. The woman carried off with her several suits of clothes. She has some connections amongst the negroes of Mr. Adams of Richmond, and it is expected, they are both lurking in or about town. Whoever will deliver the said slaves to the subscriber, or lodge them in some jail of this commonwealth, and give such information that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive a liberal reward. THOMAS JONES. December 17th, 1805.
FOR SALE
On Wednesday the 26th day of February next (being court day for the county of Hanover) at the courthouse of that county, a TRACT OF LAND, heretofore under a mortgage to Christopher Tompkins and others, and by him purchased under a decree of the honorable superior court of chancery, by law directed to be held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, subject to the dower of Nancy Barras, who was the widow of Richard Littlepage, on a foreclosure of the mortgage from whom, the same was decreed to be sold in and by the same decree. Four hundred and sixty-four acres are the estimated content of the said land. It afforded a residence for the said Richard Littlepage and his family at the time of his death, and among other advantages was the seat of a well accustomed grist mill, now decayed for want of repairs, tho' the dam may be repaired at a small expense; but as purchasers or those inclining to be such, will probably view the premises, a description at greater length is purposely avoided.
The incumbrance arising from the dower of the said Nancy Barras is, not yet removed; but with that incumbrance only, a good title will be conveyed to the purchaser in fee.
The sale will be made on credit, the purchaser giving bonds for the purchase money, at three installments, to wit: a bond for one third thereof, payable the first day of May next; one for another third, payable on the first day of January, 1807; and one for the balance, payable on the same day in 1808; all with security, to be then approved, by
CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. King Wm. 30th Dec 1805.
COBB'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.

WILLIAM MCAY RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of  MCAY & COWAN, WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS. Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamental tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Snuffs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN Returns his acknowledgements to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, & flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of M'Cay and Cowan. November 25.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 303 acres of land living on the waters of Wymore creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high-land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved, on it is a dwelling house, just built 23 by 32, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 13, 1805.
For Sale, A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Concert Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticolas. December 31, 1805. *** Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (tf)  BOLTING CLOTHS. M. & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, And a quantity of best three stranded SEINE TWINE. Oct. 29.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages to be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. at his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this state ere long, in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.  Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also--An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, out a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till 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.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Presser & Moncure.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS and HATTERS, COLOURS--opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.  Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Leaf 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 Root, 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 endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of  FALL GOODS; Among which are-- Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys Half Thick, Rose, Duffie and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Coats, Bennet's real parent Do. Fancy Waistcoats & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it--he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
FOS SALE, A likely Negro Woman, Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 19, 1805.
To Rent, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by an Inquisition taken before the Coroner for the county of Harrison in this Commonwealth, that ANSEL CLEMENS stands charged with the murder of his whole family, consisting of his wife and eight children, and has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for apprehending and conveying before some one of the Justices of the peace or the coroner for the aforesaid county of Harrison, to be dealt with as in such cases the law directs: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the Commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey before some one of the Justices of the peace or the coroner for the county aforesaid, the said Ansel Clemens. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed at Richmond, the 2d day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
NORTHERN SUMMER; OR, TRAVELS ROUND THE BALTIC. Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia and part of Germany, in the year 1804. By JOHN CARR, Esq. Author of the "Stranger in France," &c. &c. * A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Printing Office and Book-Store. Dec. 22.
TO RENT, AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAM. MCRAW, or JACOB PACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec. 1805.
Advertisement. TO be SOLD, on Friday the third day of January next, at the Piping Tree, in King William county, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, fifteen or twenty LIKELY SLAVES, the estate of John King, dec. by the Executors. November 30th, 1805.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Buckingham county, on the waters of David's creek, a likely young negro woman, named DAH, about 24 years of age. She was purchased of Mr. Packer Webb, who purchased her of Mr. Thomas Pollard of King George county. She took with her when she went off, a larger cloak striped pale blue and copperas jump coat, black cambric shawl, &c. I expect she will be lurking some time about Richmond, as it is probable she will endeavor to make her way to where she was purchased from. Any person who will apprehend the said negro woman and secure her in any jail so that I get her again, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars besides what the law allows, on giving information to Stephen Davidson. Buckingham, 15th Dec. 1805.
General Office of Insurance. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia are requested to take notice, that agreeably to the fourth article of the Regulations of the said Company, a general meeting will be held, at this office, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next. It is hoped that the meeting will be full, and that those who cannot make it convenient to attend in person, will not fail to appoint proxies in time. Wm. H. Fitzhugh, P. Agent. Richmond, Dec. 11th, 1805.
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court, (being the 15th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 1300 acres, on Deep Creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which an attached rich low grounds, which will be shown by Mr. Hatcher, on the premises, with whom is left a plot, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an overseer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing prepared for a crop--One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date; but good bonds, properly secured, of residents within the districts of Richmond & Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. WM. MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805.
The Celebrated running horse Peace Maker, Will stand the ensuing year at Smith Paine's in Buckingham, within 2 miles of Newington. The owner had contemplated running him again the ensuing spring, but believing him to be seriously incapacitated at this time to distinguish himself upon the turf, owing to an excessive hard founder, which he experienced a few months previous to his race with Florizel, but after the match was made between them, has declined running him again; he will be shown at the following courthouses during the March term of each court, viz: Buckingham, Goochland, Cumberland & Powhatan. His pedigree and performances, together with a more general advertisement in relation to him, will be furnished in due season. December 25th, 1805.  Fashionable Goods. Ready made White Sartin Pelisses various dark coloured silk do. Florence Silk and Sartin Spencers elegant Sable Dresses Rich Brocades and Figured Satins Plain & figured Lenau and Pique Muslins A handsome variety of plain, check'd and strip'd Saracens Ladies' Tabourd Neck Handkerchiefs Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, 24th Dec. 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospection should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business; and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now entreats all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward, & make payments; or give him satisfactory assurance, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience, vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand--which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, AND ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible. ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That late, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg, Dec. 20th 1805.
To be Rented, A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe Hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. WM. DU-VAL. December 16, 1805.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NINTH REQUISITION THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next. 24th December, 1805.
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805.
Just received and for sale at this office, THE LADIES' ANNUAL POCKET BOOK, AND THE GENTLEMEN'S Annual Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1806. THE Ladies' Book contains an elegant engraved Frontispiece--an Almanack--ruled pages for memorandums, and engagements, also for account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year; select prose and poetry, new and celebrated songs; a marketing table, and several other useful tables. The Gentleman's Book contains an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, government of the U. S. executive, legislative and judiciary, commissioner of loans, Federal courts of law, patents, ministers, consuls, &c to and from foreign nations, military establishments, table of the pay and subsistence of officers of the navy, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, list of the whole naval force of the U. S. Post-Office establishment, Coins of the U. S. Duties payable by law, officers of the customs, light houses, and several useful tables, &c. December 10.
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.  WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge Baltimore: WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SIVES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known--who have now on hand, Wheat FANS, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P.S. WIRE SIVES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804.
WE have for Sale the following articles, most of which being consigned, we will sell low for cash or good sixty days paper. 10 Hogsheads Molasses. 5 do. N. E. Rum. 10 Barrels do. do. 16 do. Liver or Tanner's Oil. 1 Box Hats. 3 do. Cotton and Wool Cards. 2 Pipes French Brandy. 30 Barrels Herrings. 80 Tierces Lime. 3 do. Rice. 5 Hogsheads & Pipes Apple Brandy. Ground Plaster in barrels. Shapard & Lucke. November 26, 1805. N. B. Ground and Fine Salt in Sacks.
Hats, Shoes, &c. The Subscriber has received a good assortment of HATS, SHOES and HATTERS' TRIMMINGS--44 Cotton Shirting & Irish Linens, Stevenson's Bleach by the piece, for sale by D. J. BURR, Two doors above Eagle Tavern. November 26, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805.
To Rent, A HOUSE at the Falling Gardens. Apply to the Editor, or to D. Wilson, who will give cash for a few thousand pounds of SENECA or RATTLE SNAKE ROOT; also for BEESWAX and LINSEED OIL. Richmond, Dec. 5th, 1805.
A Tan-Yard for Sale. THE subscriber intending to remove to the western country, is desirous of selling his Tan-Yard in this place; the lot contains one acre of ground. The improvements are new and in complete order for carrying on the tanning & curing business extensively, and the neighborhood affords an ample demand for leather. Any person desirous of purchasing may know the terms on application. William Hamby. Cartersville, Dec. 10, 1805.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES, BY the ship Rolls, from London--Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of WOLS and SHOP GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. wtf
DOCT. WILSON, TAKES the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell-Tavern, where may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the Drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 3d, 1805.
Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shown it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon. George Markham. December 24th, 1805.
WANTS a place behind the count ter, a YOUNG MAN, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. C. & T. Saunders. Richmond, 23d December, 1805.
Ten Dollars Reward for a Horse, TAKEN from the main-street, opposite the post-office, in this city, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the evening of the 21st inst. a high bay HORSE, with a saddle and bridle, supposed to be 5 years old last spring, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, coarse made, two or three white spots on his back, occasioned by the saddle, and a hurt that is not hair'd over, the well, and I have been informed, a small white spot on the inside of one of his thighs; has rather a thick mane, his gait a strong steady trot, carries his head low, and a sleepy countenance when still. The saddle is double skirted, and the stirrup irons plated, has been in use about twelve months, a double reined bridle with a leather curb. Whoever delivers the horse, saddle and bridle to me, near the Basin shall receive the above reward; and Five Dollars for the horse alone, if taken out of this county, and half that sum if within the county. 'Tis suspected he was rode off, not with a view to keep SAMUEL PARSONS. Richmond, 12th Mo. 24th 1805.
CATALOGUE OF A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF BOOKS, FOR SALE, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE AND BOOK STORE OF S. PLEASANTS Among them are some of the newest & most interesting English publications, in elegant binding. Hooper's Recreations, 4 vols. Dugdale's Letters Schomberg's Naval Chronology, 6 vols. Disset's Geo. 5, 2 vols. Sale's Koran, 2 vols. Paris as it is and as it was, 2 vols. Wilkinson on Galvanism, 3 vols. Philidor on Chess Jones's life of Horne Chatterton's works, 3 vols. Bacon's Rural Philosophy Burke's works, 8 vols. Diddin's life, 4 vols. Pindar's works, 5 vols. Naval Chronicle, 11 v. Mariner's Chronicle, 4. Southey's Tales Home, a new novel, in 5 vols. Public Characters, 6 v. Rural Recreations, 2 v. Trotter on Drunkenness Sugar on Women, 3 v. Bruce's Geography Keith on the Globes Swiss Emigrants Seasonal Journey Natural History Dictionary of Police Literature Pilkington's memoirs Gentle Shepherd Shenstone's Poems Thomson's Seasons Gray's Poems Falconer's Shipwreck Goldsmith's Poems Baker's Livy, 6 vols. Betham's Biographical Dictionary Hutchinson's Biography, 2 vols. Elegant Pocket Bible Universal History, 2 v. Paul and Virginia Johnson's Works, 12 v. Locke's Works, 10 v. Deacon's memoirs, 6 v. Bolingbroke on History Minstrelsy, 5 vols. Sweden. Fearch's view of life Asiatic researches, 7 v. Hudibras, 2 vols. Melmoth's Pliny, 2 v. Melmoth's Cicero, 3 v. Smith's Wealth of Nations, 3 vols. Churchill's works, 2 v. Cyrepedia Gillies's Frederick Paris delineated Ferguson's art of Drawing. Rumsford's essays, 3 v. Wilson's Egypt, 3 v. Gillies's Greece, 4 v. Kames's Elements, a v. Zimmerman on Solitude, 2 vols. Bell on Wounds Young's Night Tho'ts, History of England, 3d Chapter Sorrows of Werter Fesnes of Imagination, Cowper's Poems, 2 v. Theophrastus Diccionario Esop's Fables Death of Abel Hooke's Tasso, 2 vols. Mawer's Gardens Swift's Works, 24 v. Turkish Spy, 8 vols. Cox's Travels 5 vols. Homer's Iliad, 2 v. Farmer's Boy Gulliv's Art of Love. Also, just received and for sale as above, Ferguson's Astronomy Scott's Gazetteer, 4 v. Young's Last Dictionary Lady's Museum, eleg't binding with plates 14 v. Do. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14, to complete sets Ferguson's Lectures Guthrie's Grammar, edition of 1805 Clarke's Homer Greek Lexicons Lucian's Dialogues Greek Testaments Grammars Perrin's Exercises Fyle's Anatomy Paine's works, 2 v. Adams's defence of the American Constitution, 3 vols. Kotzebue's Plays Bombardier Chase's Trial Gordon's Civil War in Ireland Raffold's Cookery Ford's Husbandry Laws of Kentucky Anacharsis Travels Antenor's Travels
PRINTING PAPER. 65 Reams Royal Printing Paper for sale at this office.