Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-08-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVITH YEAR.]
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[No. 1574.]
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1808.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
  (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, $ 4 00 CASH  Wheat, new, red 75, white 83 do.  Flour, superfine, new, 5 00 do.  Flour, fine, 4 50 do.  Corn, 2 25 do.  Hemp, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 15 00 do.  Whiskey, 40 00 do.  
Poetry.
ADDRESS, DELIVERED AT THE LIVERPOOL THEATRE, BY MR. HOLMAN,
When a free benefit was given to the children of the celebrat'd Comedian, Mr. J. Palmer, who died suddenly a few days before on that stage, while performing the part of the "Stranger," and in repeating these remarkable words, there is another and a better world , he fell. These were the last he was able to pronounce.
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM ROSCOE, Esq.
Ye airy Sprites, who—oft as Fancy calls,— Sport 'midst the precincts of those haunted walls! Light forms, that float in Mirr'h's tumultuous throng, And frolic, dance, and revelry, and song; Fold your gay wings, repress your wanted fire, And from your fav'rite seats awhile retire! And thou, whose pow'rs sublimer thoughts impart, Queen of the springs that move the human heart With change alternate; at whose magic call The swelling tide of passions rise or fall— Thou, too, withdraw; for 'midst thy lov'd abode, With step more stern, a mightier pow'r has trod: Here, on this spot, to every eye confest, Enrobed with terrors stood the kingly guest; Here, on this spot, Death wav'd th' unerring dart, And struck—his noblest prize—an honest heart!
What wond'reus links the human feelings bind! How strong the secret sympathies of mind! As Fancy's pictur'd forms around us move, We hope, or fear, rejoice, detest, or love; Nor heaves the sigh for selfish woes alone, Congenial sorrows mingle with our own; Hence as the Poet's raptur'd eye-balls roll, The fond delirium seizes all his soul; And, whilst his pulse concordant measure keeps, He smiles in transport, or in anguish weeps. But, ah! lamented shade! not thine to know The anguish only of imagin'd woe! Destin'd o'er life's substantial ills to mourn, And fond parental ties untimely torn! Then, whilst thy bosom, lab'ring with its grief, From fabled sorrows sought a short relief, The fancied woes, too true to Nature's tone, Burst the slight barrier, and became thy own; In mingled tides the swelling passions ran, Absorb'd the Actor, and o'erwhelm'd the Man! Martyr of Sympathy, more sadly true, Than ever Fancy feign'd, or Poet drew!
Say, why by heav'n's acknowledg'd hand Imprest, Such keen sensations actuate all the breast? Why throbs the heart for joys that long have fled? Why lingers Hope around the silent dead? Why spurns the spirit its encumbering clay, And longs to soar to happier realms away? Does Heav'n, unjust, the fond desire instil To add to mortal woes another ill? Is there thro' all the intellectual frame, No kindred mind that prompts the nightly dream. Or, in lone musings of remembrance sweet, Inspires the secret wish—once more to meet? There is; for not by more determin'd laws The sympathetic steel the magnet draws, Than the free'd spirit acts, with strong control, On its responsive sympathies of soul; And tells in characters of truth unurl'd, "There is another, and a better world!"
Yet, whilst we sorrowing tread this earthly ball, For human woes a human tear will fall, Blest be that tear, who gives it doubly blest, That heals with balm the orphan's wounded breast. Not all that breathes in morning's genial dew, Revives the parent plant where once it grew? Yet may those dews with timely nurture aid The infant flow'rets drooping in the shade. Wilt thou long experienc'd worth and manners mild, A father's merits—still Protect his child.
The sympathetic steel the magnet draws, Than the free'd spirit acts, with strong control, On its responsive sympathies of soul; And tells in characters of truth unurl'd, "There is another, and a better world!"
Yet, whilst we sorrowing tread this earthly ball, For human woes a human tear will fall, Blest be that tear, who gives it doubly blest, That heals with balm the orphan's wounded breast. Not all that breathes in morning's genial dew, Revives the parent plant where once it grew? Yet may those dews with timely nurture aid The infant flow'rets drooping in the shade. Wilt thou long experienc'd worth and manners mild, A father's merits—still Protect his child.
Witt's Speeches.
A few copies of the above work for sale at the Argus Book-Store.
List of the Officers.
ALREADY APPOINTED, In the Additional Army, now raising in the United States.
Regiment of Light Dragoons.
Captains. Alexander F. Rose, David Brearley, Clement C. Biddle, William Wilson, P. N. O'Bannon, Jacint Lavall, Noah Lester, James Thomas.
First Lieutenants. B. Williams, jun. Thomas A. Holmes, James J. Bowie, Alexander S. Lyle, Arthur P. Hayne, Asa Morgan, John M. Barclay, Seleck Osborn.
Second Lieutenants. J. W. V. Veight, Seia Halsey, jun. Alex. R. Cummings, Samuel M. Lee, John Mayrant, William Littlejohn. Jonas Monroe.
Cornets. James Willis, Levi Hukill, William R. Davis, Elijah Bourdman, J. Hollingshead, Joseph Kean.
Regiment of Light Artillery.
Captains. Abraham Eustis, Joseph Chandler, N. Easterbrooks, S. D. Townsend, William V. Irvine, George Peter, Winfield Scott, Josiah Telfair, Daniel Pand, John R. Spann.
First Lieutenants. Alex S. Brooks, Thomas Pitts, T. S. M'Kelvey, John H. T. Eates. Samuel Watson.
Second Lieutenants. William Campbell, K. N. V. Renselear, R. H. M'Pherson, James Gibson, George Walton, Samuel Haskins, A. McDowell, James Gilchrist.
Regiment of Riflemen.
Col. Alexander Smyth. Lieutenant Col. William Duane.
Captains. Thomas A. Smith, Elijah Craig, Thomas Anderson, George W. Sevin, John Rayan, James McDonald, David Findley, Alex'r. S. Walker, Benjamin Forsyth, Moses Whitney.
First Lieutenants. Thomas Spencer, George Morrison, A. A. Messias, Charles Porterfield, Felder Ridgeway, Michael Hayes, Dill Armor, Nathaniel Williams.
Second Lieutenants. Daniel Appling, Elsey L. James, Mathew Cunnin, Lodwick Morgan, Edward Rector, Joshua Hamilton. Lewis Toomer.
Ensigns. Elias Stalings, Smith Pepper, A. W. Thornton, Francis Stribling, John Stroud, R. F. Alexander, Angus Lungum, John Logan.
Third Regiment of Infantry.
Col. Edward Pasteur. Major Homer V. Milton.
Captains. M. Honston, Charles Crawford, John Darrington, Monner Pasteur, Ross Bird, J. J. Faust, Puntiss Law, Henry Atkinson, John Nicks, John M'Clelland.
First Lieutenants. R. McDougal, William Butler, Robert B. Moore, James Cooper, Cad. Jones, James E. Deuking, Charles Christmas, (Wm. S. Hamilton, Hays G. White, Duncan L. Clinch.
Second Lieutenants. Samuel W. Butler, Henry Chotard, Alexander Siliman, John H. Eaton, W. Johnson, jun. Timothy Spann, Benjamin D. Harriot, S. B. Daniel, Benjamin M. Jackson, C. C. M'Kenzie.
Ensigns. John N. McIntosh, Stephen Rose, Thomas Kessel, Andrew Kessel, Joel Lyon, Samuel C. M'Nairn, John Burnet, Robert Watson. S. Anderson.
Fourth Regiment of Infantry.
Lieut. Col. John Whiting. Major James Miller.
Captains. Paul Wentworth, Learned Lamb, William C. Baen, Wm. Hutchins, David Byars, Stephen Ranney, Joel Cook, George W. Prescott, Isaiah Doune, Charles Coffin.
First Lieutenants. Robert C. Barton, Josiah Smelling, A. G. Cushman, Nicoll Fosdick, William Welch, Nath'l. F. Adams, Samuel Haynes, Samuel Page, Oliver G. Burton, Charles Fuller.
Second Lieutenants. Ebenezer Way, Charles Lanabe, Abner Blairdell, Jackson Denunt, S. W. C. Chase, E. B. Billings, M. Huntingdon, Samuel Borden. L. Harrington.
Ensigns. Timothy Gerrish, Frederick Cocklin, Abraham Hawkins, John Smith, George P. Pears, John Simonds, Wesley Howard, Thomas H. Clarke. Miles Mason.
Fifth Regiment of Infantry.
Col. Alexander S. Parker. Captains.
Thomas Strode, Nimrod Long, Edward Dillard, N. V. Wright, Richard C. Dale, George Hammell, George Gibson, Benjamin Wallace, James Bankhead, Colin Buckner.
First Lieutenants. Henry Saunders, Roger A. Jones, Townsend Smith, William Brook, James Fonderden, M. Griffiths, Richard W. Hartenby, Talbot Chambers, Alexander M'Ilhany, James Dorman.
Second Lieutenants. Richard H. Bell, Le Roy Opie, Robert Crutcher, Thomas Randolph, William Henshaw, William King, Jacob Hindman, Washington Lee, Silas Ambersom, Robert Alexander.
Ensigns. Elias Edmonds, William Skipwith, Fraser Otey, Robert Carson, David Gallagher, Owen Aston, Nicholas Werrick, Samuel Edmonston, James Saunders, John Japieson.
Sixth Regiment of Infantry.
Col. Jonas Simons. Major Zebulon M. Pike.
Captains. Samuel Cherry, Ebenezer Cross, William V. Bennett, John F. Bentley, Charles F. Lott, Benjamin Walton, Thomas Davis, Jona Brooks, jun.
First Lieutenants. Ebenezer Beebe, G. Humphreys, William Lake, George Nelson, John Christie, J. M'Kinney, John Furrowsmith, James Chambers. Christopher Snyder.
Second Lieutenants. James E. A. Masters, Abel Moise, Clement Sadler, jun. C. Pittibone, Robert Sterry, Wm. Nicholas, William Foregrave, John J. Plume, James J. Vookis, Henry Philip.
Ensigns. Jacob Hut, Edward Webb, C. K. Gardner, Neil Shaw, William Gamble, E. Pentland, Jacob Sinn, Henry Shell. Ace Grymes.
Seventh Regiment of Infantry.
Col. William Russell. Captains.
George R. C. Floyd, Thornton Posey, Edward Hord, Robert C. Nicholas, Jarvis Cutler, Gilbert C. Russell, Thomas Vandylke, Arthur Morgan.
First Lieutenants. Richard Oldham, Zachariah Taylor, Uriah Blue, Cary Nicholas, Enis Cutler, James Doherty, Wm. M'Clellum, W. H. Overton, Dural, Minot B. Stenges.
Second Lieutenants. Elisha Edwards, David Hardin, S. G. Hopkins, Lowry Bishop, Thomas S. Jessup, Alexander White, Joseph Tricon.
Ensigns. William S. Allen, John Hughs, jun. Henry M. Gilman, Samuel M'Corrick, James S. Wade, Narcissus Bustin.
BOSTON, July 16.
The towns which have sent two hundred and thirty-one REPUBLICAN Representatives to the present Legislature (together with the numerous Republican towns which this year neglect to send Representatives) contained according to the last estimation, seventy thousand seven hundred and sixty-three ratable polls.
MARK THE CONTRAST. The towns which have sent the two hundred and fifty-two FEDERAL Representatives (together with the very few of their towns which did not send) contained only fifty-five thousand one hundred and forty-nine ratable polls.
70,763—231 55,149—252 Yet in the face of arithmetic, we are often told, by a certain description of people, that the 230 Representatives represent the majority of the people of this state!
NEW YORK, July 25.
The United States' frigate Chesapeake, commodore Decatur, anchored within the Hook this morning. As soon as it was known to the navy agent here, an express boat was immediately employed to carry dispatches to her, which was received in this city from Washington. It is said, that the navy agent had orders to send an express boat out in pursuit of the Chesapeake, if she had not touched here. We understand that she is expected at Boston.
Arrived this morning, the ship Clara, Farrell, 19 days from N. Orleans. Passengers, Dr. Boltman and several others.
July 30.
It has been doubted by many, whether the intelligence lately published in the Mercantile Advertiser, of the formal cession of Spain and her territories to Bonaparte, was not a fabrication at Trinidad. From the papers received by the Thalia, we are enabled to silence every doubt which may have been entertained on this subject. It is correct in all its particulars. The official documents we have given are printed in London. The reason why this revolution has excited so little surprise in England is, that Spain has long been virtually, what she is now nominally, under the control of Napoleon; and that her situation, in fact, has undergone no very material alteration.
Of the riots of Manchester, the following article presents a more detailed account than we had room for in our paper of yesterday morning:
From the London Traveller of May 27
In another part of our paper we have given the substance of some letters received yesterday from Manchester, relating to the proceedings of the distressed manufacturers in that town and neighborhood, in consequence of the refusal of Parliament to entertain a bill for fixing a minimum for their weekly labor. We are sorry to state that it has been found necessary to have recourse to strong measures to dissolve the meetings which took place among this unhappy class of people. The following letter, which we received this morning from a correspondent, upon whose accuracy we can place perfect reliance, contains an account of what occurred at Manchester on Wednesday. The cotton Weavers seem to have adopted a very erroneous idea of the feelings of Parliament with respect to their case. We were present at the short discussion which took place on the subject on Friday last, and we can assert that it was from motives of the purest compassion for them that leave was not given to bring in the bill. There was but one opinion in the house respecting it, and it was this, that it would encrase rather than remove the distresses of the manufacturers; that it might do infinite mischief and no possible good.
Manchester, Wednesday evening.
"Your London papers will no doubt teem with dreadful accounts of the riots at Manchester; but having been accidentally both an eye and ear witness of what has unfortunately taken place here, I send you a few hasty lines.
"A number of the journeymen weavers assembled yesterday, not in a riotous tumultuous manner, but in a decent orderly style, requesting to have their grievances redressed, and their wages raised. Some thousands attended on the ground called St. George's Fields, and appointed delegates to wait upon the principal manufacturers, humbly desiring an immediate interview. The magistrates and several respectable gentlemen sent to remonstrate with the poor, emaciated, and distressed objects, requesting them to disperse; but finding everything they said was of no avail, they were under the painful necessity of resorting to the reading of the Riot Act, and sending the constables and the military among them, who soon cleared the ground; but finding the inhabitants were considerably alarmed, the streets were patrolled all Tuesday night, and every thing remained pretty quiet.
"This morning, about ten o'clock, my curiosity was attracted by seeing some hundreds of weavers marching, in a most orderly manner, into Manchester, to join several thousand of others of the same calling, who had again assembled on Saint George's Fields, (which is close to the edge of the town). A regular square was formed and the members of the respective committees stationed themselves in the centre. They then dispatched delegates, to commune with the Boroughreeve and the principal officers of the town who were requested to use their influence with the most eminent manufacturers to raise their wages. One of the Delegates soon returned, and went round the square, attended by the committee, and addressing the poor half famished, but patient auditors, informed them, that he had seen the Boroughreeve, that he was friendly to their cause, and sympathised with them in their present distresses, which he was sorry he could not alleviate; that he had taken the names and places of abode of their delegates, who were responsible for the conduct and behaviour of their fellow sufferers. The delegates then exhorted them to be firm in the cause they had undertaken to support, and strongly enjoined them to behave peaceably and orderly.
"About three o'clock P. M. I again went to the field, attended by a friend, and was astonished to see so many thousands of people, for as all the weavers had struck their work in the neighboring towns, I am of opinion that there were at least from ten to fifteen thousand people. Loud, indeed, were the murmurs of the poor wretches, but not the least indication was there of a riot.
"Many baskets of bread, with some ale, and several cans of butter-milk, were distributed among the multitude, and their sorrowful and piteous tales of distress quite unmanned me, as also several other sympathetic spectators. About half past three o'clock, the Boroughreeve, accompanied by another gentleman on horseback, entered the (hollow) square, and the poor creatures gave a patient hearing to them: he advised them to disperse, but the general cry was, "We have nothing to eat, and unless our wages are raised, we might as well play and starve, as work and be famished." I listened attentively, and heard tales of the most distressing scenes that ever human eye was witness to; and I am sorry to say that the military were obliged to interfere for the second time, and I apprehend that the consequences will be dreadful, as I saw them fire, and observed several wounded wretches carried to the infirmary. The shops and houses are all shut up in this quarter, and the riflemen and Manchester volunteers, &c. &c. are now marching to the scene of action, and I find the streets are to be again patrolled. The peaceable inhabitants are most dreadfully alarmed.
"Ten P. M.—I have just seen a poor old man's widow, who is left with five children. Her husband was shot in an entry; and I find that several of the multitude have been taken to jail. An Apothecary with whom I conversed, has been to dress
the wounds of many who were badly hurt by the swords and bayonets of the soldiery.
"P. S.—After the military were assembled, I saw a gentleman enter the square on horseback, he harangued the unfortunate people. I did not hear him speak but I am told by a friend, whose veracity I can rely on, that he said "his father was a weaver, and exhorted them to support the cause, but to conduct themselves with propriety, and that he would stand by them, and if one was hurt to apply to him for redress."
HOUSE OF LORDS,
May 30. ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
Lord Auckland rose to move for certain accounts relating to the trade of this country, with a view to lay before the house the actual state of the trade and commerce of this country since the month of November last. There was at present upon their Lordships' table evidence of what the trade was at that time, particularly with regard to America. He proposed six motions, the first of which was for an account of the imports and exports, custom-house entries, duties, and drawbacks, in the ports of London, and Bristol, and Liverpool, for four months, ending the 1st of May, 1807; and a similar account for four months, ending the 1st of May, 1808.
The question being put on the first motion.
Earl Bathurst wished the noble lord had extended his motion to the whole of the United Kingdom. His lordship added some observations in support of the orders of council, not as the means of carrying on a commercial war, but as a matter of necessity, not choice.
Lord Grenville said, that the last time he addressed their lordships upon this subject, the Noble secretary of state (Lord Hawkesbury) said, that all his predictions had been realized; that our trade was in a most flourishing and prosperous condition. But what was actually the result? By the papers upon their Lordships' table, it appeared that the exports of last year amounted to upwards of five millions and a half, those of the present year to no more than 4,176,000l. There could be no doubt, therefore, of the diminution of our trade to that extent, arising from those Orders in council, which he had already declared to be adverse to all the known principles of commerce. It was said that this was a belligerent measure; but could that be a belligerent measure which cramped the sources of the government, and unstrung the sinews of our armies? As commerce diminished, so must our manufactures, a diminution of the revenue must consequently follow, by which alone we could now contend against the enemy. These orders in Council therefore, had not increased our commerce; and if they were intended to make the enemy relinquish his decrees against this country, they had failed there also. Every day's experience must more and more convince his majesty's ministers of the ruinous tendency of this measure. With respect to America, understanding that a negotiation was now pending, he should abstain at present from asking any explanation upon that subject. His Lordship concluded by repeating his conviction of the malignant influence of this measure, and expressing a hope that his majesty's ministers would be induced to act with magnanimity in rescinding those Orders in Council, from a conviction of the necessity of so doing; and in the hope of its speedy accomplishment, his Lordship intimated that it was not his intention at present to press the motion upon this subject, of which he had given notice previous to the recess.
Lord Hawkesbury vindicated at length the Orders in Council. He admitted there was a considerable diminution in the commerce of the country, but at least one half of that preceded the issuing of those orders; and he contended that the exports in January and February, 1808, were more than those of the corresponding months in 1806.
Lord Lauderdale warmly supported the motion, and strongly condemned the orders in council.
The Lord Chancellor did not mean to oppose the motion, but could not let it pass without entering his protest against the inference, that because it may be shown that there is a diminution of commerce, therefore it is proved that this diminution was in consequence of the orders in council.
Lord Holland again reproached the orders in council in strong terms, and considered that the onus probandi lay upon the Noble Lord opposite to show that the orders in council did not produce the evils complained of.
After a few words in explanation, from Lords Auckland, Bathurst, Grenville, and Stanhope, the motion was agreed to.
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By last Evening's Mail.
NEW YORK, August 3.
LATEST FROM LONDON.
By the arrival of the ship Union, Jacobs, from London, (which port she left on the 11th June) the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, has received a file of London Papers to the 9th June, and Lloyd's Lists to the 7th, inclusive. Captain Jacobs had a paper of the 11th, but he gave it on his passage to the captain of a British frigate, a Dr. Heermann, a passenger, is the bearer of dispatches from our minister at London, and from St. Petersburg to the Government of the United States. He informs us that the British orders in council, it was expected in London, would shortly be so modified as not materially to affect neutrals.
The riots in Manchester, and other manufacturing towns in England, though in a great measure kept under, were not altogether extinguished. The Union has upwards 3000 letters.
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.
PHILADELPHIA PREMIUM SOCIETY.
The directors of the society have resolved to offer premiums for the following articles manufactured in, and of materials, the growth of the U. S. The goods that shall be offered in competition, must be lodged at the store of the domestic society, No. 6 south Third street, Philadelphia, on or before the second Monday in November next, and proper judges, to be appointed by the board of managers, shall determine to whom the premiums shall be given, on the following day.
PREMIUM 1—FIFTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of superfine broad cloth, twenty yards or more long, and six quarters wide. It must be made from the fleece, or wool shorn in the living sheep—and that which in dying, dressing, finishing, &c. shall come the nearest to imported superfine broad cloths shall be preferred.
PREMIUM 2—THIRTY DOLLARS.
For the second best piece of broad cloth, of the same description, and under the same restrictions as the preceding.
PREMIUM 3—THIRTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of forest cloth, twenty-five yards long, and one yard wide—and made of the same description of articles as are prescribed for premiums one and two.
PREMIUM 4—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of forest cloth, made of the same materials as the foregoing, twenty-five yards long and three quarters wide.
PREMIUM 5—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of fancy cloth, for vests, made of cotton and wool, at least twenty-five yards long and three quarters wide.
PREMIUM 6—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of dressed flannel, in imitation of Welsh flannel, twenty-five yards long and one yard wide.
PREMIUM 7—FIFTEEN DOLLARS.
For the best piece of flannel, made of a cotton chain and filled with wool, not less than twenty-five yards long and one yard wide.
PREMIUM 8—FIFTEEN DOLLARS.
For the best piece of cotton goods, (twilled and raised on one side to imitate flannel) not less than twenty-five yards long and three quarters of a yard wide.
PREMIUM 9—FIFTY DOLLARS.
To the individual, or company, who first sets up a throwing or thread mill, and lodges, as a specimen, at the Philadelphia Domestic society's store, at least fifty pounds weight of the grey and coloured kinds—an imitation of the Scots Dundee thread, is the sort recommended by the society for imitation, such as is used by tailors, upholsterers, book binders, &c.
PREMIUM 10—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of cotton shirting of a fine, smooth, hard texture, not ap, like muslin, to adhere to the skin by perspiration, and in all respects best calculated to supersede the use of Irish linens, to be not less than twenty-five yards long and one yard wide.
PREMIUM 11—THIRTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of cotton cloth, at least twenty-five yards long, well adapted for the outer clothing of working persons. Neatness, comfort, and durability will be considered in estimating the merit of this article.
PREMIUM 12—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of sheeting, thirty-three yards long and nine eighths wide—made of linen chain and cotton filling, bleached and finished fit for sale.
PREMIUM 13—TWENTY DOLLARS.
For the best piece of sheeting, thirty-three yards long and nine eighths wide, in imitation of Russia sheeting.
PREMIUM 14—FIFTEEN DOLLARS.
For the best piece of Raven duck, in imitation of the Russian manufacture not less than thirty yards long and twenty-eight inches wide.
REGULATIONS.
Every competitor must mark in a distinct manner, upon the outside of his bale or Parcel, what article and number of the advertisement it contains, and to each piece of cloth, &c. a ticket expressing the length and number of the piece, and in the inside of each bale or parcel must be included a note, sealed with wax containing in the inside the name and designation of such competition, and upon the back of this sealed note must be written the name and number of the article to which the note refers, which note shall not be opened until after the judges have determined the preference, and not at all if the goods should not gain a premium.
The society with every article to be accompanied with an open invoice, without the proprietor's name, but impressed with the same seal that is on the sealed note, specifying the lowest wholesale ready money price at which he is willing to sell.
This society reserves to itself a power of giving such part only of any premium as the performance shall appear to deserve and in case of its not possessing any merit, to withhold it entirely.
Every competitor found entitled to a premium must before receiving payment make oath or affirmation as follows, and produce the magistrate's certificate:
"I, _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that the _____ lately produced to the Philadelphia Premium Society for competition, in my name was fairly and truly manufactured in the United States, either by myself or persons employed by me, and for my own behalf out of materials the growth and produce of the United States; and the gainers upon the articles 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th must insert in their oath or affirmation, that the article is entirely made from American fleece wool shorn from the living sheep and no part of wool pulled or shorn from the skins of slaughtered sheep."
It is expected no person will present any goods for competition who cannot conform to this affidavit and foregoing regulations, as a deviation from them can on no account be permitted.
Competitors will observe that whether they are successful or not their goods will be sold by the agents of the domestic society, agreeably to their established practice, unless the proprietor shall give orders to the contrary, in which case the goods will be returned to his order.
No person or company will be allowed to gain more than two of these premiums, and these for different articles. (Signed) JOHN DORSEY, President. Attest—GEORGE BARTRAM, Secretary.
August 3. The frigate Chesapeake, capt. Decatur, sailed from New York on Saturday last.
BALTIMORE, July 21.
The federalists in all parts of this State seem to be preparing for a bold stand, to suffer, we confidently trust, a disgraceful defeat. The republicans, however, must not sleep, lest the enemy sow tares.
GENERAL CONFERENCE.
Of the Methodist connection of the United States, closed their sitting in Baltimore, on Thursday the 26th May. We have been favored with a sketch of their proceedings, which no doubt will be pleasing to a number of our subscribers.
Preachers admitted on trial this year 81
Remaining on do. 91
Admitted in full connection 59
Deacons 105
Elected and ordained elders 55
Located this year 29
Supernumerary 7
Supernumerary and worn out 6
Withdrawn 2
Expelled from the connection this year, viz. 3
Baltimore conference, 3
Samson Trammell, 1
Died this year, viz. 4
1st. George Doherty, a native of S. Carolina.
2d. Bennet Hendrick, a native of Mecklenburg county, Va.
3d. Henry Willis, a native of Brunswick county, Va.
4th. Richard Swain, a native of New Jersey.
Table with 2 columns: Conference, Whites, Colored. Rows include Western conference, Southern do., Virginia do., Baltimore do., Philadelphia do., New York do., N. England do. Totals: 121,687 Whites, 30,083 Colored.
Table with 2 columns: Whites, People of colour. Rows include Total, Total last year, Increase this year, During the sitting William M. Kendree. Totals: 121,687 Whites, 30,083 People of colour.
FEDERAL MOVEMENTS.
Republicans have need to be on the alert. Never was such exertion made by the federalists, to regain their ascendancy. We have generally very little idea of the means and industry which they use to accomplish their ends. Connected by a chain of deputies and county-committees men from one end of Maryland to the other, they spare no pains. They are as lavish of bold falsehoods against the general government, as they are of their purse, to make proselytes. They circulate pamphlets and news papers gratis, to poison the fidelity of the unselecting farmer. Republicans! when such enemies are drawn up against you, will you stand with "folded arms?" Will you yield to a fatal "slackness of the mind?" If you do, the federalists will lord it over you once more. They have already almost entire possession of the courts;—they wield the influence of the banks;—give them in addition the helm of government, and they will "chastise you with scorpions!" Be generous; be harmonious—discard local and personal motives; and you may well crush the growing Hydra of aristocracy. The following caution to the people of Jersey is also applicable to Maryland.
[From the Trenton True American.] While we have no doubt the duty of appointing delegates will be attended to in the different counties, we hope that no sinister or local motives will be admitted to influence the appointments—but that such men may be chosen as are sincerely devoted to republican principles, and have the welfare of their country more at heart than any other object.
Indeed we have never known the time, when discretion, and vigilance and union were more necessary among republicans than at present. The movements, meetings, caucuses, &c. of the federalists here at their head quarters so early in the season, indicate their intention to make a general and vigorous struggle at the ensuing elections. And we understand that in Burlington county a meeting of the most influential Federal characters was held on Saturday the 16th instant, to devise and pursue measures for uniting and calling forth the whole strength of the federal party at the approaching contest. And by their movements it appears that at the Eastward the federalists are equally active as in this quarter. Are the republicans in the different counties awake and alert?
August 4.
A duel took place last evening between Mr William Barney and Capt. S. C. Ridgely—they exchanged one shot, at ten paces distance. Neither of the gentlemen received any injury.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 25.
Our city has been honored for a few days past with the presence of a CHINESE Mandarin and Merchant, with his secretary. His object in visiting this place is to obtain an exemption from the restrictions of the embargo, so far as to be permitted to charter a vessel for China, to carry back his property, collected in this country to the amount of fifty or fifty thousand dollars. There are, we hear, various circumstances of a very peculiar nature connected with this request. One of these, as characteristic of national modes of thinking, is worth stating. The Mandarin's father being ninety years old, his death may be daily looked for. According to the usages of the disciples of Confucius, of which he is one, his remains, in case of his death, cannot be interred, in the absence of his son, in less than seven years. This necessarily renders his son very anxious to return.
Their physiognomy, dress and manners are very peculiar and interesting. Their dress and external characters correspond exactly with the representations of the statuary and painter; the leading characteristics of their countenance and manners are gravity, benevolence and mildness. Nat. Intell.
The inhabitants of Liverpool, England, have passed an address to Parliament, approving of the contemplated measure of prohibiting the use of grain in the distilleries, under the avowed impression of the obligation, "of using every means in their power to prevent the most dreadful of all calamities, a scarcity." We may expect to hear our mad men ringing a thousand changes upon this fact, as proving the little effect of the embargo in England!—ib.
July 26. Head Quarters, Washington, } July 15th, 1808. }
GENERAL ORDERS.
The General takes command of the army, and the superintendency of the recruiting service; all persons interested are to regulate their conduct accordingly.
The commanding officers of posts, camps, or cantonments, are until further orders to address their monthly returns, as well of inspection as of the troops under their command, to major General T. Nicoll adjutant and inspector at this city; and on the receipt of this order, they are with the least possible delay to make up and transmit, to the same address, the following returns, for the accuracy of which they will be held strictly accountable, viz.
1st. A critical return of the troops to distinguish between those who are fit for the hardy services of the field, those who are competent to garrison duty, and those who are fit subjects for discharge.
2d. A return to shew the monthly expiration of the periods of service for which the troops were engaged.
3d. Exact inspection returns by companies, to shew the state and condition of the clothing, arms, and accoutrements in use and in store.
4th. A return of arms, accoutrements, ammunition, military stores, and the tools and implements of the laboratory in magazine to include cannon and mortar pieces, mounted and dismounted, and to distinguish the articles fit for service, from those which are not.
5th. A return to include every species of tools, implements, and stores appertaining to the quarter master's department, with a discrimination of the sound from the damaged.
The recruiting officers and superintendents of districts, will receive particular instructions for their government; and the general flatters himself every exertion will be made, to complete the levy of the new corps as speedily as possible.
In resuming the command, the general thinks proper to call the attention of the officers of the army to the standing orders of the 22d May, 1797, which constitute the rule of conduct except when countermanded by superior authority or subsequent arrangements.
The gentlemen in commission will be pleased to observe, that all official communications are to be endorsed "public service," and are to have the name and rank of the officer subjoined.
JA: WILKINSON, By the general's command, CLEMENT C. BIDDLE, Capt. Light Dragoons and Aid de Camp.
FREDERICKBURG, August 5.
Copy of a letter to the Editor of this paper, Dated Providence, (R. I.) July 24.
SIR, I left my native state on the 1st day of May last with a full determination to make myself acquainted with the great art of spinning cotton, which is so much desired in our state, Virginia; as also the art of making the machinery for the purpose. The variety of constructions which I have seen and continue to see daily, is a vast treasure to my mind—I feel an internal glowing that I may be the cause of reflecting a light in my native land, which will never be extinguished, nor the course of its rays obstructed, whilst the orbits of Heaven continue to have their present order, and whilst the orderer of motions continues to keep up the present combinations of things. I have now since I left home, travelled 12 or 1500 miles. I make this place (Providence) my chief residence, as the art flourishes at this
place more than any other on the continent. This art is to be the salvation of the union—will make it rich. There is no art which can be introduced into our country which would increase wealth as this. He that strikes the first blow will see his account in it. There are, perhaps, in this small state 4000 persons engaged in making the machinery, spinning, weaving and dyeing; and of this number, perhaps, several Hundreds engaged in selling the articles. How pleasing would this be to every person who wishes their country well? This is the greatest art ever yet used by man; and but few of them are susceptible of arriving to any decree of perfection in it, so as to be capable of doing the whole of the machinery.
You will please give this a place in your paper, by which you will do the public a good. I expect to continue at this place and in the country around it, 2 or 3 months. Any letter from any part of the country, post paid, will be attended to by me; and when I return to Virginia I hope to be of value to my native land by introducing this useful art. You will please excuse me for thus troubling you with it. The printers to the south will please insert this. Your most obed't, RICHARD HARRIS.
CHARLESTON, July 27.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
The fast sailing ship Boxne, Capt. Safford, 7 days from Havanna, arrived just as we were putting our paper to press. To the politeness of Capt. TATE, (a passenger) we are indebted for the subjoined Declaration of the supreme Assembly of Spain, against the French Emperor and Nation.
Bonaparte, it appears through stratagem got the Royal Family in Spain composed of Charles IVth, Maria Luisa, Ferdinand VIIth, the Queen of Etruria, and the Infante Don Carlos, &c. to Bayonne—as also by force, the Prince of Peace and the Infante Don Antonio. From thence he sent part of them to Valencienes, and part to Fontainebleau. Murat took upon him the supreme command of the kingdom, in the name of Napoleon; resistance was made, but the feeble inhabitants of Madrid were overpowered—great slaughter and carnage was the issue—the guillotine was erected—numbers of the grandees, ministers, and conspicuous characters fell victims to the perfidy and cruelty of Murat. The whole nation rose in arms, breathing vengeance, and the extermination of the French race. In Seville, a Court under the title of the Supreme Council of the Nation, is erected; Saavedra is at the head; and this is the only government now known or acknowledged—it has proclaimed Ferdinand VIIth, and entered into an alliance with England; for the moment these events were known, the British Admiral on the station repaired to Cadiz, offered his succour, money, arms, and 8000 men from Gibraltar, if required. The French fleet in Cadiz, composed of six ships, was ordered to surrender to the city; they refused, and as long as they could, they obstinately defended themselves against the place and Spanish ships.
It was stated in Spain that a new coalition was forming of all the continental powers.
King Ferdinand the VIIth, was proclaimed at Havanna on the 19th inst.
These important transactions excited an extraordinary degree of emotion in Havanna. It was thought every Frenchman there would be massacred, so great was the irritation of the people against them; but the prudent and humane measures of the Governor prevented bloodshed. A deputation was sent to an English frigate, the Franchise, then lying in the offing, to communicate these events, and invite her into port.
It was generally supposed at Havanna, that the Island of Cuba, all the Main, and Mexico would declare themselves independent.
The arrival at Havanna, from which we derive our interesting Spanish news, left St. Lucar on the 12th May and brought out a new President of Havanna, Don Juan De Aguila.
DECLARATION OF WAR.
Against the Emperor of France NAPOLEON the First, in behalf of FERDINAND the Seventh, King of Spain and the Indies; and in his name—by the Supreme Assembly of Spain and India, established at Seville.
FRANCE, or more explicitly the Emperor of France, having violated the most sacred Treaty with Spain, by taking the Royal Family to Paris, and obliging them to abdicate and renounce all claim to the Throne, in his favor; and declared, that he has been elected King of Spain; the most daring and greatest outrage and falsity ever known in history—having entered his armies in Spain, took possession of all the Fortresses, and Capital, and committed the most cruel assassinations and robberies ever known; all of which he has committed, not by force of arms, but under the pretence of our felicity; the most enormous ingratitude for services rendered him by Spain—the friendship we professed, have been paid with tricks of treason, and the most dreadful perfidy, ever committed by any nation or monarch that has ever been heard of.
He has declared lately, that he would overset the Monarchy and fundamental Laws; also, our holy religion—and has obliged us, by his mischievous conduct, to manifest to all Europe; and that, for our only remedy, we do declare War against him; and in consequence of which, and in the name of our King Ferdinand VII. and in that of the whole Spanish nation, we do declare War, both by sea and land, to the Emperor Napoleon the First and to France, while she will be under the yoke and oppression of that tyrant; and we do hereby authorise and ordain, to all and every man, to act against those with hostility, and do them all the prejudice, harm, and mischief, they possibly can, according to the laws of war; and stop all French vessels, property, appurtenances, and rights existing in the Spanish dominions. We do moreover ordain, that no impediment or molestation shall be made against the English nation, government, vessels, property or rights, belonging to any individual of that nation; and we declare, that we have opened a free communication with England, and have agreed for an armistice, of which we hope there shall be a durable and lasting Peace. We further declare, that we shall not lay our arms down, until the Emperor Napoleon the 1st. make us a restitution of our King Ferdinand the VIIth and every person of the Royal Family, and respect the sacred rights of the nation which he has violated; also, his liberty, integrity and independence;—and for the intelligence of the Spanish nation, we do ordain, to make public this our solemn declaration, and to have it published in every town and province of Spain, West Indies, &c. informing all Europe, Africa and Asia, of our decision.
Given at the Royal Palace of Alcazar, at Seville, June the 6th, 1808, by order of the Supreme Assembly. (Signed) JOHN BAPTISTE PARDO, & MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR, Secretaries of State.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive by an inquisition held in the county of Northumberland, on the 21st day of September, in the year 1805, before John H. Fallin, Esq. coroner for the said county, that on the 21st day of the said month of September, in the year aforesaid, a certain George Gordon, late of the county aforesaid, stands charged with the murder of a certain negro slave named Bartley; and it appearing that after the perpetration of the said murder, the said George Gordon did immediately, and doth still fly from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Northumberland, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with in the manner which the law in such cases prescribe.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L S) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of August, 1808. Signed, WM. H. CABELL.
George Gordon is about five feet eight or ten inches high; is stout made, has light colored hair, blue eyes and a down look when spoken to. It is believed that he is frequently lurking in the county of Saint Mary's, Maryland. The editor of the National Intelligencer is therefore requested to insert this proclamation in that paper for two weeks.
To Rent or Lease,
FOR A TERM OF YEARS,
THE PLANTATION
WHEREON the late William S. Smith, dec. resided, in the county of Powhatan, about 22 miles from the city of Richmond. There are on this plantation, a good dwelling house, out houses, orchards, &c. Possession given at Christmas next, with the privilege of sowing wheat this fall. Further particulars will be made known on application to Mr. Wm. Graves, living near the premises, or to the subscriber. JOSIAH SMITH. Powhatan, August 4, 1808.
To Aaron Burr, Esq.
SIR, TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Gwathmey's tavern, in the town of Louisville, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in a suit depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your ob't. serv't. HENRY SCHROEDER. August 3, 1808.
To Aaron Burr, Esq.
SIR, TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of Lexington, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in three suits depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your ob't. serv't. ROBERT MILLER. August 3, 1808.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Henrico county, near Richmond, on the 7th of June, 1808, a SORREL HORSE, about 8 years old, 4 feet 11 inches high, shod before, two white saddle spots on his left side. Appraised to fifty five dollars. GEO: BROOKS.
Ten Dollars Reward,
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber on the 22d inst a light bay Horse, about five feet high—He has a small white ring just above his right hind hoof, with two small scars on his neck opposite each other. He had but three shoes on when he went away. Any person who will deliver the said horse to me here, shall receive the above reward. William Byrd. Richmond, July 26.
THE 3d No. OF
COL. TOUSARD'S
AMERICAN
Artillerists' Companion,
Is ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies for sale.

Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post-office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable, Ice House, &c on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvement. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to
Carter Wood, Mount Comfort. June 1. 1808
MATRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market-bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31. 1808
Joseph Marx & Co. Have on hand an assortment GERMAN OZNAUBURGS, TICKLENBURGS, DOWNLASS and TOWELLING, by the bale, box or piece. COGNAC BRANDY and MOLASSES. SACK SALT, coarse and fine. Which they will sell for cash, tobacco, or approved paper. Richmond, April 28, 1808.
I am desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country.—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee—2, each 450 2-3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808.
Gallego, Richard & Co. HAVING NO LONGER ANY CONCERN IN THE Columbian Mills, COMMONLY CALLED ROSS'S MILLS, Inform the friends and the public in general, that any WHEAT sent to them by water, from the upper country, will be received, at THEIR MILLS ON THE CANAL; and any wheat sent them by LAND, will be received at a convenient wharfe, house contiguous to their counting room. Richmond, July 11, 1808.
TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next, The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Piamville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book Store. For particulars, apply to WILLIAM COOK, Richmond, 1st July. 1808.
BOARDING HOUSE. Mrs. Judith Nelson Having taken the tenement belonging to Mr. William Price, lately occupied by Mr. McGraw, on the street leading from the capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take gentlemen, ladies and children, to board and lodge by the day, week, month or year. She has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders, that no exertion shall be wanting to give satisfaction. Richmond, 24th July. 1808.
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herrings Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag. FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 211 No. 1808.
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to William Du-Val. Buckingham, January 20, 1808.
In Council, July 16, 1808.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly intituled an act, to amend an act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, It is advised that the following persons be appointed and commissioned in the respective counties, and corporations of Richmond, Williamsburg and Borough of Norfolk, for the purpose of executing the said law, viz. Accomack, Thomas M. Bayley, George Layfield and Parker Barnes. Albemarle, Nicholas Lewis, George Divers and Rice Garland. Amelia, Edmund Harrison, John Lane and Daniel Hardaway. Amherst, Samuel Meredith, Wm. S. Crawford and John Cunn. Augusta, Chapman Johnson, Chesley Kinney and James Cochran. Bath, Samuel Vance, John Wilson and John Barry. Bedford, Izaac Lefewich, Charles Clay and Daniel Pegram. Berkeley, Joel Ward, Erasmus Grant and William Sommerville. Botetourt, Martin M. Ferriss, Charles Beale and Elijah McClanahan. Brock, John G. Young, John M'Comick and James Blair. Brunswick, Thomas Macklin, Philip Claiborne and Aaron Brown. Buckingham, Archibald Austin, Bolling Branch and Anthony Dibrell. Campbell, John Dabney, William J. Lewis and Thomas S. M'Clelland. Cumberland, William Daniel, John Hatcher and Charles Woodson. Caroline, Richard Hawes, George Buckner and William Anderson. Charles City, John Bradley, James Walker and John Christian. Charlotte, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price and William L. Morton. Chesterfield, Thomas Goode, Isaac Salle and Thomas Watkins. Culpeper, Moses Green, John Roberts and Aylett Hawes. Dinwiddie, Williamson Coleman, Archibald Thweatt and John Wilder. Elizabeth City, George Wray, Augustine Moore and Thomas Jones, jr. Essex, Tunstall Banks, James Webb and Threshley Rennolds. Fauquier, Augustine Jennings, Thomas Hunton and Richard H. Foote. Fairfax, Thompson Mason, George Summers and George Graham. Frederick, James Singleton, Henry St. George Tucker and William Castleman. Franklin, Henry Callaway, Moses Greer and Benjamin Cooke. Fluvanna, John Quarles, William Pasteur and Matthew P. Haden. Giles, George Pearis, Andrew Johnson and Thomas Shannon. Gloucester, Thomas Baytop, Richard Jones and William P. Byrd. Goochland, Nicholas M. Vaughan, James Carter and Archelaus Perkins. Grayson, Martin Dickinson, John Fielder and Enoch Osborne. Greenbrier, J. S. Anderson, Oliver Towles and Ballard Smith. Greensville, Lewis Dupree, Joseph Wilkins and Francis Hill. Halifax, John B. Scott, Berryman Green and George Carrington. Hampshire, John Higgins, William Donaldson and Francis Murphy. Hanover, Nathaniel Pope, William Pollard and Thomas White. Hardy, John L. Scholl, George Stump and Henry Judah. Harrison, Jonathan Ratcliff, George Arnold and William Bartlett, sen. Henrico, Major William Price, William Young (Brooke) and George Savage. Henry, Joseph Martin, George Waller, jr. and Patrick H. Fontaine. Isle of Wight, Jno. Barber (Everitt's Bridge) Emanuel Wills and Andrew Woodley. James City, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot and Robert Greenhow. Jefferson, Ferdinando Fairfax, Jacob H. Manning and George Hite. Kanawha, John Reynolds, Morris Hudson and Charles Venable. King & Queen, Anderson Scott, John Hoskins and William Fleet. King George, William Hone, Theodosius Hansford and Lawrence Berry. King William, Walter Hawes, Hardin Littlepage and John Lord. Lancaster, Martin Shearman, William Gibson and William Kirk. Lee, Peter Fulkerson, Joshua Ewing and Hiram Craig. Loudoun, John Littlejohn, Armistead Long and Fleet Smith. Louisiana, William O. Callis, John Poindexter and Henry Pendleton. Lunenburg, Waddy Sleet, Joseph Yarborough and Robert Chapell. Madison, Abraham Massey, William Malory and Benjamin Cave. Mason, William Owens, William Sterritt and John M'Colloch. Mathews, Huntley Gayle, Tho's Brooke and Levin Gayle. Mecklenburg, Abraham Keene, Thomas A. Jones and Grief Green. Middlesex, Thomas Muse, Thomas Healy, jr. and Richard M. Segar. Montgomery, Daniel Trigg, Charles Taylor and James P. Preston. Nansemond, Lemuel Riddick, Fisher Dashiell and Richard Yarborough. Nelson, Landon Cabell, Shelton Crosthwait and Nelson Anderson. New Kent, William Chamberlayne, John Saunders and Edmund Parke. Northumberland, Thomas D. Downing, Hiram L. Ope and John H. Fallin. Norfolk county, James S. Matthews, Daniel Bedinger and Bernard Magdinian. Northampton, Caleb Fisher, Hezekiah Pitts and Caleb B. Upshur. Nottoway, Francis Fitzgerald, Edward Bland and Peter Randolph, jr. Ohio, Thomas Evans (merchant, Wheeling) Joseph Tomlinson and John Morgan. Orange, Robert T. Moore, James Barbour and Belfield Cave. Patrick, Samuel Staples, Gabriel Penn and William Carter. Pendleton, Robert Davis, John Slavin and William McCoy. Pittsylvania, Isaac Coles, William Tunstall and Joseph Carter.
Powhatan, Samuel Pleasants, James Pocahontas and Frederick Woodson. Prince Edward, Peter Johnston, John Purcell and Thomas Green. Princess Anne, Lemuel Cornick, John Read and Tully Robinson. Prince William, John Bronaugh, James Kempe and Stephen French. Prince George, Thomas H. Cocke, George Ruffin and Miles Selden, jr. Randolph, Robert Maxwell, Nicholas Gibson and John Currence. Richmond county, Peter Rust, Ezekiel Levy and Vincent Brantham. Rockbridge, James Caruthers, John Leyburn and Andrew Read. Rockingham, George Houston, Benjamin Harrison and Daniel Smith. Russell, James M'Farlane, Nathan Ellington and Harry Smith. Southampton, James Gee, Henry Trizvant and Griffin Stith. Spottsylvania, David C. Kerr, Hugh Mercer and Robert S. Chew. Stafford, Col. John Cooke, Hancock Estace and Travis Daniel. Surry, Nicholas Faulcon, James B. Edwards and Charles H. Graves. Sussex, Benjamin Wyche, William Massey and John Jarrott. Shenandoah, Philip Williams, Jacob Rinker and William H. Dulany. Tazewell, James Thompson, Samuel Bard and George Peery. Warwick, William Digges, Thomas Pescud and Matthew Wills. Washington, Francis Preston, Robert Preston and Henry St. John Dixon. Westmoreland, Alexander Parker, Samuel Templeman and Richard E. Parker. Wood, John Stockley, James G. Laidley and Thomas Tavenor. Wythe, John Montgomery, John Stonger and Joseph Kent. York, William Howard, Samuel Shields and Peyton Southall. Richmond City, Alexander Quarrier, Benjamin Tate and John H. Foushee. Norfolk Borough, Richard E. Lee, Robert Brough and William Lindsay. Williamsburg, James Semple, Robert Anderson and Littleton Tazewell. Extract from the Journal. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808.
NOTICE. WHEREAS Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1808, and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee, subsequent to the execution of said trust, as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed,) consisting of such lots in the city of Richmond, together with all his bonds, notes and accounts—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth, or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit, debt or demand of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorized to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors. A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made, in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifest such a disposition. And whereas it is stipulated by the contracting parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto; now, be it understood, that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their ratable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts—otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the said James Fisher. Edw'd. W. Trent. 28th July, 1808.
Thirty Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 22nd inst. a Negro Man by the name of HARRY, about 20 or 21 years of age, five feet 8 or 9 inches high, his complexion rather yellow, has a hole in each ear in which he generally wears a straw, also a scar on the lower part of his breast occasioned by a knife in an affray with another negro, he wears his hair plaited in several locks about his face; he is a shrewd, artful fellow, and will perhaps endeavor to pass as a freeman by the name of Harry Hall. I have reason to believe he will lurk about Petersburg, Richmond or City Point, where he was raised as his parents are living near there. The above reward will be given to and person who will secure him in any jail so that I get him, or deliver him to me in Caswell county N.C. near the Red House. John Lea. 30th July, 1808.
Buckingham County, June Court, 1808. Georg. Anderson, (who sues for the benefit of George Carson) Plff. In AGAINST Theoderick Scruggs and William Cery Palmer, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Scruggs is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here at September court next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, R. Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker, late of the county of Louisa, and who were committed to the jail of the district court held at Charlottesville, charged with highway robbery, have escaped from the said jail on the night of the 19th instant; and whereas it is also represented to the executive that Reuben Marshall, late of the county of Albemarle, who was committed to the jail of said county charged with maiming and putting out the eyes of Francis Taliaferro, has also, on the night aforesaid, escaped from the jail of the said county of Albemarle: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars each for apprehending and conveying to the jail of the district court aforesaid, the said Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker. And I do also hereby offer a reward of one hundred and fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the aforesaid jail of the county of Albemarle, the said Reuben Marshall. And to the end that the law may be duly executed, and justice administered by the punishment of such crimes as the culprits aforesaid are charged with, I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jails respectively as aforesaid the said Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker, and Reuben Marshall. Given under my hand with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 25th day of June, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. WHEREAS it appears to the executive from an order made at the October term, 1807, of the district court at Winchester, duly certified by the clerk of said court, that Jacob Ockerman, who was examined for murder in the county court of Shenandoah, and adjudged by that court to be tried in the district court, and entered into recognizance to appear in the said district court, on the first day of the term, and against whom the grand jury found a bill for murder, failed to appear, and is going at large; I have therefore thought fit, and with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and conduct the said Jacob Ockerman before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Frederick, in which county the jail of the said district court of Winchester is situated, that he may 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 this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the aforesaid county of Frederick, the said Jacob Ockerman, to be dealt with according to law. Given under my hand with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of July, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. WHEREAS it appears to the Executive by an inquisition taken before William White and James M. Williams, gentlemen, justices of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania, that an atrocious murder was committed on the 14th day of the present month, by a certain Gardiner Mays, late of the county aforesaid, on the body of Robert Wynn, who it appears was late a deputy sheriff for the said county and in the execution of the duties of his office as such, when the said murder was committed, and that the said Gardiner Mays 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 two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania aforesaid, the said Gardiner Mays, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said Gardiner Mays, that such proceedings may be had against him as are prescribed by law. Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 27th day of July, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
N B. Gardiner Mays is from 40 to 45 years of age, 5 feet from 3 to 5 inches high, close set and strong made, particularly in the body, in which he is longer than usual for men of his height, his arms are short, his thighs short and small compared with his body, his legs short and well proportioned, his face a little prominent, with strong full beard, his nose large, and a little swelling from the forehead to the end, where it appears quite full; on nice observation his eyes may appear rather nearer together than usual, and it is believed there is a small blemish in one of them, perhaps the left; his hair is dark colored and short; he has been bred to labor and is of a complexion common to men of that description. Amongst his wearing apparel is a blue common cloth suit, lined with red flannel; a Virginia cloth coat with black buttons, button holes and black silk cape, and a pair of white casemere pantaloons and waistcoat. He occasionally carries a large butcher knife under the breast of his coat, ground on the back to an edge, so as to represent the blade of a dirk.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of CHARLES F. BATES, dec. are requested to make them known, that provision may be made to meet them. Those indebted are earnestly solicited to make speedy payment, as it will be extremely unpleasant to be compelled to resort to coercive measures. Col. HEATH J. MILLER is authorised to transact and settle all business relative thereto. Mary H. Bates, adm'x. Goochland, July 18th 1808.
To be Rented or Leased, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, My Plantation and Grist Mill, In Henrico county, about four miles from the city of Richmond, lying on Chickahominy swamp. The Plantation is in good order for cropping, and the mill is on a never failing stream, and in good order. Further particulars are thought unnecessary, as those wishing to rent or lease, will first view the premises. For terms apply to my brother Wm. Burton, or to Thomas Burton. 1st August, 1808.
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices for cash only at retail, and at 90 days credit at wholesale, for approved endorsed negotiable notes. WHOLESALE prices Retail prices.     Wholesale prices Retail prices.     3d 13 cents. 14 cents per lb   4 12 1-2 13 1-2   6 11 1-2 12 1-2   8 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 10 11   20 10 11   Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2   CUT BRADS   8d 10 cents. 11 cents per lb   10 9 1-2 10 1-2   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.   SPRIGS.   3d 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-3 67   6 17 84   WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS:   6d 13 14 per lb.   8 12 1-2 13 1-2   10 12 13   12 11 1-2 12 1-2   20 11 12   30 11 12    Spikes of all sizes same price as 30d. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Penders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, $ 9 Ditto 8 Suwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 106 3/4 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 75 3/4 9 3/4 Negro shoes (strong) 65 3/4 7 3/4 Girls do. 45 3/4 4 3/4 Boys do. 39 3/4 6 3/4 Childrens' shoetees, 35 3/4 4 3/4 Fire Buckets $ 4 3/4 a $ 5 per pair Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m Lawit) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
A valuable tract of Land, Formerly the property of William A. Atkinson, dec. well improved, containing by estimation 290 acres, lying on the stage road, two miles above the courthouse—it is in a healthy situation, and a respectable neighborhood. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will first view it. Bond and approved security will be required of the purchaser. The Commissioners. July 3. 1808.
Virginia, to wit: At a court of Appeals held at the capitol in Richmond, the third day of June, 1808. GENERAL RULE —After the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, shall be called in the order in which they stand upon the docket: and such as may be ready for hearing pursuant to the former rules of this court, shall, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand upon the docket, until the whole shall be gone through—and the causes which shall be passed over, shall, unless for some very special reason appearing to the court, be put at the end of the docket of each term. Ordered, That the above rule be published in at least three of the newspapers printed in Richmond, once a week, until the first day of October next. A Copy—Teste, J. Brown, C. C.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of DANIEL TURNER, deceased, are hereby requested to make them known to the county court of Caroline, on or before the second Monday in October next, as the court will, on that day, proceed to make an order for the distribution of said estate, and this advertisement will be plead in bar to the recovery of any claims that may be thereafter exhibited. Philip Samuel, D. S. for John T. Woodford, S. C. C. and committee administrator. wt 10 O. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, living near Richmond, a dark mulatto man, named JOHN, about five feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a good appearance, but g. s. look; he has a quantity of clothing of all descriptions. I suppose he is either in Richmond or Williamsburg, as he has a wife in both places, and he came from the estate of Mr. Peachy, who resides in Williamsburg. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to me, shall receive five dollars, if taken in Richmond, and ten if out of the county of Henrico, or to Mr. John Poe, living with Capt. Tate. Richard Brooke. Richmond, 3d August, 1808.
THE public are hereby notified, that the land & personal estate, now in the possession of Mr. Richard Ripley, of Buckingham, belongs to the subscriber, after the death of the said Richard Ripley, by a deed duly executed by the said Richard, and recorded in the office of Buckingham county. I caution all persons from purchasing or contracting with the said Richard Ripley, for any property, contained in said deed, which may be ascertained by an inspection of the deed in the office aforesaid, as I shall assert my right agreeable to the deed. Reuben Chaudoin. Buckingham, 29th July. 1808. Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office.

SUMMARY OF THE LAST SPANISH NEWS.
One part of the royal family is confined at Valencienne and the other at Fontainebleau.
Murat is invested with the supreme command of the kingdom, and has already erected the guillotine at Madrid, to which many of the grandees and conspicuous characters have fallen victims.
Ferdinand VII is proclaimed king, and an alliance is formed with Great Britain. The British admiral on the Cadiz station has tendered money, arms, and 800 men from Gibraltar. It is also stated in Spain that a new coalition is forming of all the continental powers.
The declaration of war breathes a spirit of intense indignation, and at the same time denotes a dignified firmness of mind which is prepared for sacrifice rather than submission.
At a time like this, the most ordinary share of regard for one's country should exact silence if not approbation of its public measures.
[The following Circular Letter has been forwarded to the Corresponding Committees in the several counties in the state, by the Committee of General Correspondence in this city.]
side in favor of that belligerent who can do us least harm. This is a question in which we are awfully concerned, and which we will leave to the contemplation of our readers.
SEVILLE.
As the most bold and important measures of defence have issued from the supreme council of the nation established at this place, it may not be unacceptable to present our readers with a short sketch.
We are told that JOHN RANDOLPH is making every effort, not only to preserve, but to acquire popularity, and that he has become as "sweet as summer without being even "lofty and sour to those that love him not."
At a time like this, the most ordinary share of regard for one's country should exact silence if not approbation of its public measures.
[The following Circular Letter has been forwarded to the Corresponding Committees in the several counties in the state, by the Committee of General Correspondence in this city.]
RICHMOND, July 4th, 1808.
GENTLEMEN: In our first Circular addressed to you, we requested you in all cases where the committee did not already consist of seven members, to recommend the names of as many gentlemen as were yet wanting to complete that number.
The election is to take place in each county, on the first Monday in November next.
Since our last Circular, a melancholy event has taken place, which should be known to you and the people.
It is absolutely necessary that the electoral ticket should comprise the Christian names of the electors.
Believe us, gentlemen, respectfully, Your fellow-Citizens: WILLIAM POUSHEE, Sen'r. ABRAHAM B. VENABLE, PEYTON RANDOLPH, THOMAS RITCHIE, SAMUEL PLEASANTS, AND GERVAS STORRS.
THE NAMES OF THE ELECTORS.
Joseph Godwin, Sr. Natsomond, Benjamin Harrison, P. George, Edward Pegram, Sr. Dinwiddie, Richard Field, Brunswick, Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte, Joseph Eggleston, Amelia, Hugh Nelson, A. Bernal, Col. George Penn, Patrick, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Richmond City, Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover, John Roane, King William, Robert Taylor, Orange, Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier, Robert Nelson, York, Mann Page, Gloucester, Richard Barnes, Richmond County,
John T. Brooke, Stafford, Hugh Holmes, Frederick, Osborn Sprigg, Hampshire, James Allen, Shenandoah, Archibald Stuart, Augusta, Col. Alexander Smyth, Wythe, Gen. John Preston, Montgomery, William McKinley, Ohio.
ERRATA.—In the letter signed Gracchus, published in last Friday's Argus, in the 9th line, last paragraph, for "plant," read planet.
From the Petersburg Intelligencer.
Consistency.—We have heard much of the consistency of Mr. John Randolph, since the commencement of his present career.
When Spain insulted us on the Sabine, he was for raising an army, and chastising Bonaparte, without ceremony.
But when Britain murdered the crew of the Chesapeake, and the orders in council rendered an appeal to arms probable, he considered an army as dangerous and of no use.
In '99, Britain was a sea monster.—In 1806, she is fighting the battles of the world.
In 1806, if we took possession of the British provinces, we would catch a Tartar.
Last fall, he was for marching to Canada without ceremony—but a few visits to Mr. Key's and the British minister's "cooled his ardor," and he could then see nothing for which we ought to go to war.
He voted for Non-Intercourse—but would not raise 6000 men to be stationed in them.
He ridiculed Jay's treaty—but supported Monroe's, which was worse.
On the 18th of last December, an embargo was our only weapon.
One day it was operated solely against England—the next it was the only measure she wanted.
One day it was strong—the next weak.
One day we have no cabinet—the next the executive arm is too strong.
The most venerable sages in congress are the objects of his abuse and derision—but when he feels the lash, the interposition of the chair is demanded.
He demands explanations when he has been misunderstood—but refuses the same privilege when he is misrepresented.
These are a part of the inconsistencies of the very consistent Mr. Randolph.—It is strange that such a man should be courted, praised and flattered.
The Attorney General of the United States has given his opinion in the case of Mandanias, issued by the District Court of the U. S. for the South Carolina District.
Extract from an Oration delivered at Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on the 4th of July, 1808, by George Tucker, Esq. late of this city.
"It is to be regretted, that however we may differ on questions of internal concern, there is not more unanimity on the subject of our foreign relations.
There are however a set of men whose sole talent consists in finding fault, who are lame and feeble in forming plans, but
have a certain left-handed skill in thwarting them; and who since they can't aspire to the glory of building a temple, are content to seek an Ephesian fame by destroying it."
At a very numerous and respectable meeting of gentlemen and ladies, convened at the Mineral Spring in the upper end of Caroline, on Friday the 15th day of July, 1808, H. C. Coleman was chosen president, H. G. Winston, vice president, and Wm. W. Dickinson, secretary; the following toasts were drunk.
1. The President of the United States; May his retirement to the station of a private citizen, be a lasting monument of the sovereignty of the people, from whence all power emanates, and may his constant, arduous and laborious services in the establishment of those representative and republican principles, by which our government is so ably and economically conducted, be duly appreciated by a grateful country. 6 cheers.
2. Heads of departments, together with the executive of the United States; May they continue to co-operate in the enforcement of measures, deemed necessary and proper for the preservation of our neutral rights, and may the respective state legislatures, hold in sacred remembrance that old revolutionary motto, "United we stand, divided we fall." 9 cheers.
3. Massachusetts, one of our sister states; May she never recede from those republican and holy principles which animated her in 1775, and may the ardor and enthusiasm of John Hancock and Samuel Adams, like the fabled Phoenix of old, be revived from their ashes and infused into the spirit of the people. 4 cheers.
4. Energy and co-operation in the legislatures of the respective states, to measures deemed necessary and proper by the general government. 3 cheers.
5. The general government of the union; The shield of our political salvation, the rock against which the belligerents of Europe fulminate their decrees and orders in vain. 4 cheers.
6. The embargo; The only precautionary measure which could save our immense property afloat on the ocean from the rapacious violence and cupidity of our enemies. 6 cheers.
7. An honorable peace with Great Britain, if possible, if not, may every American be ready and willing to surrender upon the altar of eternal justice, his life, his fortune and his sacred honor, for the preservation of those principles for which our forefathers fought and split their dearest blood. 9 cheers.
8. Gen. George Washington; May his name be held in sacred remembrance by every lover of freedom and independence. 4 cheers.
9. The memory of Benjamin Franklin. 2 cheers.
10. The memory of David Rittenhouse. 2 cheers.
11. James Madison, secretary of state; Firm and steady, cool, ardent and persevering in the neutral rights of his country. 6 cheers.
12. James Monroe. 6 cheers.
13. The minority in congress; May they be open to conviction, and may unanimity prevail in our general councils, whenever the peace of the United States is threatened. 9 cheers.
14. John Q. Adams, senator in congress from the state of Massachusetts; May his martyrdom in support of the embargo and other measures pursued by the general government, be ever held in remembrance by all republicans. 12 cheers.
15. John Thomson of Petersburg; Young but zealous in the cause of republicanism; Virginia will still continue to weep for the loss of such a son. 6 cheers.
16. Gen. Nelson, the man who sacrificed a large estate for the achievement of our independence; May Virginia mourn over his departed shade. 6 cheers.
17. The American Fair; May they still continue to promote by their industry, American manufactures, with the same zeal as in the last revolution. Cheers unlimited.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President. James Madison.
By the Vice President. James Monroe.
By Col. Daniel Coleman, John Page—the aged patriot and friend to his country.
By Thomas Holt. The United States of America, the only free country on earth.
By Henry W. Dickinson. Unanimity of sentiments; May the rising generation follow the examples of those sages who acquired our independence.
By Capt. John Sizer. The next presidential election; May wisdom and the public good direct our choice.
By John Bibb. The Governor of Virginia.
By William Luck. The two contending powers of Europe; May they be taught to respect the honor and independence of the United States.
By John W. Harris. Peace with all nations, but submission to none.
Charleston, July 2.
Lusus Naturae.—An African woman, the property of Col. W. ALSTON, was delivered on the 17th inst. we are informed, of a living female child, of the following description:—It had no nose nor the slightest appearance of one, nor was there the least puncture where the nostrils ought to have been.
Blackberry Syrup.
The present not only being a seasonable time to prepare this valuable medicine, but to recommend its usefulness, particularly amongst children afflicted with bowel complaints—a feeling mother offers the following receipt for public benefit.
Take the fruit before very ripe, extract the juice, and to each quart add one pound of white
sugar, skim and boil it about an hour, when cool enough to bottle and a small tea cup full of Brandy. From one to four tablespoons full may be taken frequently, as age and circumstances require.
Mr. Pleasants, Having accidentally met with the following Poem in the French language (tho' without the name of the author) I was tempted to translate it for the sake of its simple and natural description of a good mother surrounded by her children, and the excellent comparison of her fondness, and care, with the bounty of providence to its creatures.
A SUBSCRIBER.
August 1, 1808.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
THE GOOD MOTHER, A POEM TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
The Tender mother see surrounded By her Children blithe and gay! Her heart with joy and love unbounded Leaps, as they about her play! While one with fondness she caresses, Her gentle hand his little brother Softly to her bosom presses, And her knee supports another. See him climb—her arm extended Gives the feeble urchin aid; While her outstretch'd foot suspended For his sister's seat is made. In their looks and fond embraces, In their kisses and their sighs, Their thousand little wants she traces, And with care them all supplies. All at once they 'round her prattle; She, in silence all the while, Their half-form'd words and noisy rattle Answers with a tender smile. If she attempt to change her manner, And would severity display, Her eyes when most expressing anger Still the Mother's love betray. So the providence of Heaven Watches o'er the human race; From love divine to man are given Treasures of unbounded grace. The great, the rulers of the ball; The peasant in his humble cot; It "kindly bounteous hears them all," And cheers the high or lowly lot. Its constant goodness ever sure Distributes to all nature joys; Impartial deals out blessings pure, And fond paternal care employs. Oh! then, let man no more accuse Heaven of rigour or neglect, If sometimes it a boon refuse Which most his wishes may affect! 'Tis but to nurse thy languid zeal, To raise thy failing faith on high, That disappointment thou must feel, And long delays thy patience try: Or, rather, the benevolence supreme Its wisdom most conspicuous shews; And to refuse thee tho' it seems, A favor even then bestows.
MASONS' HALL.
On Wednesday Evening next, August 10,
Mr. Manfredi
WILL PERFORM AT THE MASON'S HALL.
HIS exhibition will consist of Roe Dancing, with and without the balance pole; of Tumbling and Feats of Activity; the Pyramids; Dancing on the Slack Wire, &c. &c. &c. and hopes by his exertions to merit the public patronage.
The performance to commence at half past 7 o'clock, precisely. Tickets half a dollar.
August 9, 1808.
Will be Let,
To the lowest bidder, at Amelia Court day, being the 4th Thurs day, in the month,
The Building of a Jail,
To be of Brick, Wood, &c. The Plan will be shown by applying at the said Court House, to W. T. Eggleston.
By the Commissioners. July 31, 1808.
IMPROVED SHEEP,
FOR LET AND SALE.
WHEREAS objections have been made, to the mode heretofore advertised of letting the Improved Sheep for the season, in which a subscription of 100 Ewes are required at a dollar each.
This is to give notice. That the number is hereby reduced to fifty Ewes at a dollar each, on which terms either of the Tups heretofore advertised, will be let or shipped to any part of the continent for the present season.
FOR SALE AT ARLINGTON,
Four IMPROVED TUPS, of three years old—price Twenty Dollars each—for the benefit of the ensuing premiums—or will be let at Ten Dollars for the season.
PATRIOT.
This celebrated TUP, a favorite son of Old Bakewell, and intended as his successor, will be let to Ewes, the present season, at Arlington, at a Dollar each, for the benefit of the ensuing premiums.
Please apply to
William Birch.
Arlington, July 30
THE partnership of Charles Schaal and Gottlieb Kehler, was dissolved on the 25th day of April last, by mutual consent.
August 9th, 1808.