Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-11-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1704.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 6 00   Wheat, new, 1 33   Flour, super-fine, 7 00   Flour, fine, 6 50   Corn, 3 50   Hemp, per ton, 280 00   Iron, 110 00   Bacon 00 10   Whiskey, 00 30  
Mr. Clement Reece, late of Charlotte county, or his agents or attorney.
TAKE Notice, that I shall on the 25th day of November next, between the hours of eight in the morning and seven in the evening, at Mr. John Roberts's in said county, proceed to take the affidavits of Capt. Mack Goode, Capt. Thomas Goode and others, to be read as evidence against you (Clement Reece), in the county court of Charlotte, wherein I obtained a Judgment against you, which Judgment hath since by you been enjoined.
WM. W. MASON. w2.
Oct. 27th, 1809.
VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, the eighteenth day of September, 1809.
Hugh Mercer, Plff.
AGAINST
Debt.
THE defendant not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste.
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, the 15th day of October, 1809.
Thomas Foster and Susanna, his wife, which said Susanna is the daughter of John Mitchell, deceased, Plffs.
AGAINST
Robert Scott, administrator of John Mitchell, the said Robert Scott, administrator of Susanna Mitchell, and the said Robert Scott and Susanna Mitchell, Thomas Holloway, administrator of John Mitchell, junior, deceased, and Walter Logan and his wife, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste.
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA:
In Powhatan county court, October the 18th, 1809.
William Jenkins, assignee of Allen Bowles, Plff.
AGAINST
Samuel Owen and Joseph Mayo, executor of David Owen, dec. Defs.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Owen is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth—Therefore it is ordered, on motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, that the said defendant Samuel Owen do appear here on or before the first day of February next, and answer the plaintiff's bill—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste.
JAMES POINDEXTER, CLK.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of William West, deceased, will be sold, on the highest bidder on Thursday the 23rd day of December next (if fair, if not the next fair day) on the premises, the TRACT OF LAND, wherein he lived, lying in the upper end of King William County and adjoining the lands of Richard Broadus and John Temple, containing 517 acres, more or less—Immediate possession may be had. Terms of sale, one third at the expiration of one year, one third at the expiration of two years and the balance at the expiration of three years, to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land, with bonds and approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Also at the same time and place, will be sold, the balance of the stock, plantation utensils, household and kitchen furniture, crops of tobacco, corn, wheat, fodder, &c., for which 12 months credit will be given for all sums above 20 dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid; and for all sums under 20 dollars cash.
GEORGE M. WEST, Executor of William West, dec'd.
King William, Oct. 30th, 1809. 3t p.
Domestic.
BATTLES OF THE DANUBE.
History affords but few instances of two such obstinately contested and sanguinary battles, fought in so short a period, as the two fought near Vienna, the present campaign. Of the last battle we have indeed but imperfect accounts; but we have enough to convince us that in blood and carnage, it was equal to the first. In these battles not less than one hundred thousand men, the most of them in the bloom of life, have perished! In the short space of seven weeks, one hundred thousand men have been cut off from the face of the earth! Had famine or pestilence swept away a number of healthy men—had the earth opened and swallowed them up—had lightning struck them to the earth, or had the lava from a volcano overwhelmed them, what a desolation would have overspread the human race. But they perished more miserably than they could in any of those ways, and how little do the survivors think of their fate. They are dead and they are forgotten. So little attention do we pay to the melancholy circumstances, that we hardly inquire into the causes of such dreadful destruction among the human race.
Pennsyl. Democrat.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
About 30 miles from Carthage, on the Caney Fork of Cumberland river, a Mr. James Bryant has discovered a very extensive alum and copperas cave—capable of being wrought to an extent sufficient to supply the whole consumption of this state, and can be afforded at retail in Nashville for half the price the imported copperas has heretofore sold for. This discovery which was hinted at some time since in a public paper is of the greatest importance. The cave that has been wrought lies in Warren county within two miles of a boatable stream, there is also a fine road from it, and the copperas we have seen is not quite so fine as some of the imported, but appears to be much stronger, and looks very well. Mr. Bryant has experienced considerable difficulty in acquiring a proper knowledge of the cheapest and most productive process by which to separate the copperas from the alum—heretofore he has been obliged to destroy the alum to save the copperas—any person who is acquainted with the method or the manner of making either, will confer a favor on the infant manufactures of our state by communicating the same to the editor of the Clarion—that Mr. Bryant may save us the importation of copperas and alum. Mr. Bryant has only made about 200 weight of copperas as yet, but a Mr. Coats to whom he gave permission to try what he could make, has made about 800 weight. He is convinced that the different caves that he knows of in that neighborhood will be sufficient if properly worked, to supply every call for copperas and alum in this state.
Nashville (Ten.) Paper.
FROM A BALTIMORE PAPER.
Suppose, a Frenchman from the most abject poverty and wretchedness; a creature debased by crimes and sunk in brutality; was suddenly to become wealthy, establish a newspaper, be the organ of the government, the arm in arm acquaintance of general Smith, Mr. McKim, and all our political characters on the republican side. Suppose the secretary of state and the secretary of the treasury were frequently to eat, drink and be merry, in private parties, with this person, at the French minister's house.
Suppose, this man was openly to avow himself as a French subject, and do his utmost to draw us into an alliance with France, & plunge us into war with England; to intermeddle in all our political concerns; and have his house and his table constantly filled by our revered (republican) divines, and grave (republican) politicians. Suppose, he was to boast of his devotion to Bonaparte; and, by the most bitter and blasphemous oaths, make known his determination to destroy the federal party in the United States.
Suppose, he was to recommend that the republican party should mount a cockade to distinguish them from the rest of their fellow-citizens; and the republicans were to follow his advice, and knock down or abuse those who would not.
Suppose, he published 3000 papers daily, filled with the most gross and indecent slanders, against the most respectable men of the federal party; and that these slanders were to be read, with avidity, in all parts of the union.
Suppose, that because Dr. Brown, the most celebrated physician in the city, and justly respected for his private deportment, is a federalist, he should pronounce him to be a deliberate murderer of his patients; and that republicans were to laugh at his wit, in telling how he KILLED the people.
Suppose, he was publicly to curse and swear at Mr. Madison, and set him down for an "ignominious rascal;" because he listened to propositions for peace from England; and still to have the countenance and support of the prominent characters of the republican party.
What would the people think? Might they not well believe that "French influence" did exist in the country; and that all the republican leaders were swayed by it?
The fact is, all these suppositions ARE realities, if we place an Englishman for a Frenchman; England, for France; federalists for republicans; Adams' administration for the present; and Dr. Rush for Dr. Brown; Cobbett was the man; and the fact, that such was the conduct of the federalists, towards him, cannot be denied. What think you? people of Maryland and Pennsylvania, remember their deeds, and be not diverted from their crimes against your country.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 1.
The United States have, at this time, in commission, the following vessels of war:
   FRIGATES. Com.     Constitution, Com. Rogers,   President, Capt. Bainbridge,   United States, Capt. Decatur,   Essex, Capt. Smith,   SHIP.   John Adams, Capt. Evans.   BRIGS.   Siren, Capt. Gordon   Argus, Lt. Jones,   Hornet, Lt. Hunt,   Ship Wasp, Lt. Laurence,   Brig Vixen, Lt. Ludlow,   Schr. Enterprise, Lt. Tripp,   Brig Nautius, Lt. Sinclair,   Cutter Ferret, Lt. Gadsden.  
About 20 gun boats and bombs at New Orleans.
We understand that all the vessels of war above stated (excepting the Wasp & the Enterprise, which are on foreign service) are under sailing orders to stretch along our coast and examine its various ports and harbors. Thus an opportunity is afforded of acquiring a branch of professional knowledge, which in time of war may be of incalculable benefit—while at the same time the Commanders will be training their young officers, disciplining their crews, and preparing them for the most active service.
On the 26th ult. the Constitution, Com. Rogers, arrived at Hampton in forty five hours from Sandy Hook.
Same day the President, Captain, Bainbridge, and Vixen, Lieutenant Ludlow, sailed from New York Eastward to examine the different ports and harbors along the coast of Nantucket and Rhode Island.
Same day, the ship John Adams, Capt. Evans, arrived at Hampton in 23 hours from Baltimore. This vessel was, before she was repaired, considered as a bad sailer. She is now a very fast sailer, as are all our other vessels above stated.
Nov. 6.
Lieutenant Haswell, the bearer of despatches from France, arrived in this city on Friday. We do not learn that the information brought by him indicates any material alteration in the relations between this country and France.
COTTON MANUFACTORY.
As the Legislature of our country have requested information to be collected, respecting the manufacturing of our raw materials into useful necessaries, where, by the great imports from Europe may be abridged, and as I consider it the duty of every manufacturing citizen to step forward and give every information which he may possess, relative to the points above stated, I conceive it may not be intruding on the patience of your readers, to give a brief sketch of the cotton manufactory, as it is now established in Shippenburg.
In the year 1803, the first machinery was erected for the purpose of carding and spinning cotton yarn, which was applied to the fabrication of Bed ticking, Fustians, Coverlids and other heavy goods. The establishment comprised one carding machine and one spinning machine of fifty-four spindles. Notwithstanding the low price of British goods, want of capital and every other disadvantage, the business gradually extended itself, and new establishments have been formed. At present this place and its vicinity contains 3 wool and 2 cotton carding machines, and 557 spindles, which on a moderate calculation will average eighty-eight dozen or forty-four bales of cotton yarn per day. Thus far the operations are carried on without robbing Agriculture and Commerce of one useful hand, for none but women and children are employed. The raw material is increased in value by those operations 100 per cent, and after all wages, useful repairs and common expenses are paid there will be a net profit of from 90 to one hundred and twenty per cent, on the capital employed. You will perceive by this statement of facts, the propriety of the remarks of some gentlemen in Congress, that a encouragement by protecting duties or restraints of commerce, would be raising a new and necessary order of men in the country. Manufacturing of Cotton already furnishes better wages than the same hands could earn in any other employments exclusive of the advantage derived to our country of making an annual saving of from nine to twelve thousand dollars, which with-
out this establishment, would certainly be lost to the United States.
Charleston Gaz.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2.
Extract of a letter received in this city, via Philadelphia, dated
"HAVANNA, Sept. 25, 1809."
"This government are about interdicting all intercourse with either England or America—their reason I know not, but expect it only a stratagem, or some trick which the English are acquainted with. Yesterday arrived here from Vera Cruz, a Spanish 74 and British frigate, laden with dollars—a fine freight for a British ship of war! The non-intercourse proclamation is expected to be issued this day."
Foreign.
LONDON, Sept. 30
Our readers have already been informed of the arrival of Lord Grenville in town. His Lordship had yesterday an audience of his royal highness the Prince of Wales. He had also conferences with Lord Holland, Mr. Tierney and all the gentlemen in town who formed the administration when his lordship was last in power. His lordship had also communications with the remaining members of the present cabinet.
The result of these conferences cannot be known with certainty till those interested shall have come to some determination on the subject—or rather till etiquette shall permit a disclosure to be made; but, judging from circumstances known, the general impression seems to be, that Lord Grenville and his friends will not coalesce with the present ministers.
The letter sent by Mr. Perceval to lords Grenville and Grey, had for its object to invite these noble lords to give their aid in forming with the present ministers an efficient administration. So far it was written as a personal communication from Mr. Perceval, or at least might be so considered. But it concluded with an expression that "Mr. Perceval had his majesty's command to make the same communication to Earl Grey, and vice versa."
The one noble lord, interpreting the message as coming from the king, conceived himself bound from proper respect to his Sovereign to hasten immediately to town; the other as properly gave his opinion by letter, upon what he conceived to be an offer of co-operation, made only by the chancellor of the exchequer. This web will be found to be the cause of different conduct adopted by the noble lords; there can however, we presume, be but little doubt that Lord Grey will be in town shortly.
The note which Lord Grenville dispatched from his seat in Cornwall, in answer to the intimation transmitted by Mr. Perceval, and which was received on Thursday morning, was early as follows.
"His lordship acknowledged the receipt of the letter, and understanding it to be an official communication of his Majesty's commands, declared his readiness, as in duty bound, immediately to attend in London."
"But his lordship desired to defer all discussion of the subjects noticed until after his arrival in town."
At an early hour yesterday morning Lord Grenville informed Mr. Perceval of his arrival in town in a note, of which the following is reported to be the substance.
"That his lordship took the earliest opportunity of acquainting Mr. Perceval with his arrival, and of communicating his sentiments of the intimation which he received in the country, and which he begged might be laid, in the most dutiful manner on his part, before his Majesty."
"That in declining to unite with his Majesty's present Ministers, he was not actuated by any motives of personal hostility, but he felt convinced, that in joining his Majesty's Councils in the present crisis, he could be of no real service to his country."
"That with him it had uniformly been a chief object to see the rather than to ferment political animosities, which system he tho't at this moment more particularly expedient than ever."
"He therefore begged this his sentiments might be dutifully communicated to his Majesty, with a firm assurance that his zeal should be unremittingly (whensoever there appeared a prospect of its being successfully) exerted in his majesty's service."
"Of course Lord Grenville's letter was laid before his majesty, but it would be resumption in us to pretend to state what passed on the occasion."
"We have reason to believe that one powerful and insurmountable objection in the minds of the noble lords to comply with the request that has been made to them, or advice and assistance in extending and combining an administration," etc.
quate to the exigencies of the present crisis, arises from a conviction that the country cannot be benefitted by such expeditions and projects as have for some time been carrying on. In this conviction we believe they will not be found singular; indeed we can hardly doubt that those who promoted them are now pretty much of the same mind; and confident we are that a great majority of the public—even of those who clamored for such measures, have had their eyes open not only to the inutility, but to the mischief of persisting in such measures.
Whoever may form the administration, when once it is arranged, we have no hesitation in asserting, must pursue a very different system from that which has been followed for many years, if they hope to make the country finally triumphant over the dangers with which it is threatened.
Those who have been in the habit of reading the Star, we are sure will not impute to us malignant motives, in stating a conviction which with us is not new, but has invariably pervaded our columns for years. We have been uniform in our sentiments, that we ought not to waste our own brave but limited population, in fighting the battles of the Continent. Nay more—that to do so is to destroy and annihilate the last hopes of the very people who now groan under the oppression of the tyrant who has levelled their institutions and liberties in the dust!
Lord Grenville's interview with the Prince of Wales was at Carlton House, so early as nine o'clock yesterday morning, and continued for nearly two hours. Mr. Sheridan had afterwards a very long audience of his Royal highness; and, in course of the morning, the Prince also saw his Royal Brothers, the Dukes of Clarence & Cumberland, and his Serene Highness the Duke of Brunswick.
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
In the Star of Thursday we mentioned that a report had been received by the Auckland packet, from Gothenburgh, that hostilities had been renewed between Austria and France. We have now to state that the Duke of Brunswick received similar accounts yesterday by an officer from his continent.
According to the statement of the officer alluded to, the Armistice was put an end to by the Austrians; the Prussian army, under Gen. Bulcher, had marched to cooperate with the Austrian forces, and the king of Prussia had himself set off for Petersburg, to confer with the Emperor Alexander!
This news has made a considerable impression on many; but we must confess we are still inclined to scepticism.
On the other hand it is asserted that a Paris paper has been received in town, which mentions the actual signing of a treaty of Peace between France and Austria, and that in consequence the Emperor Napoleon had returned to St. Cloud, and was to enter Paris in triumph on a given day, when great rejoicings &c. were to be ordered to take place.—We have not, however, been able to ascertain by whom this paper has been received.
THE ARMY.
General Fraz- embarked yesterday at Portsmouth for Gibraltar, where he is appointed second in command.
In Middleburg and Flushing fortifications were raising, and every preparation was making to render the Island perfectly secure from any hostile attack.
LONDON, Sept. 26.
In the enumeration yesterday of the names of the cabinet ministers who retained their situation, we omitted the name of the earl of Harrowby, a nobleman of acknowledged talents. The number of those who remain will then be seven—Lord Eldon, Mr. Perceval, the earl of Liverpool, the earl of Harrowby, the earl of Chatham, and the earl of Bathurst.—The seceders are six—the duke of Portland, Mr. Canning, Lord Castlereagh, earl Camden, earl of Westmoreland, and Lord Levison Gower.
The answers from lords Grenville and Grey cannot be expected before Thursday at the soonest. Their friends, we see, in the capital, invite them to accept the proposition made them.
In the mean time, we must again desire it to be understood that this state of affairs in the cabinet has not been brought about by any consciousness felt or confessed of incapacity for managing the affairs of the nation. It has been solely produced by the difficulties consequent upon the resignation of the duke of Portland. Mr. Canning claimed his grace's seat, and would not remain in the cabinet, unless he was the premier.—Mr. Perceval's ambition was not so a-priori; but having as chancellor of the exchequer, led in the house of commons, he felt that it would be an acknowledgement of inferiority to consent to the demand made by Mr. Canning. He would, however, as report asserts, with much confidence, have acceded to some other project. The Marquis

Wellesley, (who had been originally chosen by Mr. Canning to succeed Lord Castlereagh, and whose stay in this country so long after having been appointed to the embassy to Spain, was perhaps connected with that wish,) is said to have been distinctly proposed to Mr. Canning as the successor to the Duke of Portland. But this proposition did not at all square with Mr. Canning's claim to be his Grace's successor, & the Marquis (who her account) is understood to have openly declared, before his departure, that he would not come into office if Mr. Canning remained. Mr. Canning resigned because he could not be prime minister. The Marquis Wellesley could not be prime minister because Mr. Canning had resigned. This we believe, will be found to be a pretty correct statement of the fact. Most sincerely do we wish that these difficulties had not existed & that such an arrangement could have been made, as, keeping in Mr. Canning's would have brought to the cabinet the important accession of the talents of the Marquis Wellesley.
A few words however are necessary to be said on a subject not indeed connected with the Premiership but with the conduct of the opposition, so far as relates to Lord Castlereagh. Endeavours are made by the opposition to fix upon Lord Castlereagh the whole blame of the failure of the expedition; & in the same proportion in which blame is bestowed upon Lord Castlereagh, praise is lavished upon Mr. Canning, for having it is said "formed a just estimate of his colleague, and upon the Earl of Chatham for what is called "his early determination to lose the ministers in the face and stop in due season in the execution of impossible orders." Now Mr. Canning we think, will hardly be found to be very grateful to his eulogist among the opposition. The facility of the expedition to the Peninsula was as his eulogist says "in the grand conception of the plan" was so dextrously contrived by Lord Castlereagh to blame more than Mr. Canning or any other members of the cabinet. Was it not the expedition of the whole cabinet? Was it not arranged, discussed, and settled at meetings of the cabinet? Could it have been carried into execution had it not received the approbation of the cabinet?—We are not intending by this to say anything against the expedition far, very far from that. But when Mr. Canning's estimate of Lord Castlereagh is attempted to be justified and bolstered up by an appeal to a measure which was as much the act of Mr. Canning as of Lord Castlereagh, we really must enter our protest against that mode of reasoning and of confounding as to the praise to the many deeming nation to stop in due season in the execution of impossible orders, we certainly are not disposed to quarrel with any man for not executing orders which cannot be executed. That Antwerp could not have been taken when the resolution was formed to retire from Boulogne, is a point we are willing to admit; but that is not the point to be enquired into. The question to be investigated and answered is, whether that which was impracticable at the end of August was equally impracticable at the beginning of September.
Despatches were received last night from Lord Wellington, who is at Badajoz. They are dated on the 13th at which time the army was rapidly recovering from sickness. One division is at Albuera, another at Rea, the third at Campo Mayor, and the fourth at Badajoz—the heavy cavalry and horse artillery are at Merida—the light cavalry at Elvas. The enemy had not yet ventured to make any attack upon the army, nor even to a tempting one in its retreat. The French division were thus distributed:—Soult's at Placentia, Victor's at Talavera, Mortier's at Oropesa, and Ney's at Salamanca. The head quarters of Lord Wellington between the 16th and 18th September are said to have consisted of one room without a door or window, (all having been burnt for firewood,) and very few planks on the floor, through which you could see into a dirty stable.
Sept. 23. SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. Last night Government received despatches from Corunna, dated the 9th inst. By these despatches it appears that the whole of the Spanish fleet has sailed from Ferrol for Cadiz. Agreeably to instructions from the Admiralty, it had previously been fitted out by Admiral Berkeley, who had also emptied all the arsenals, and embarked on board the fleet the whole of the naval stores collected at that great naval depot. This event must tend in a great measure to tranquillize our fears in that quarter.
It also appears that 25,000 Spaniards, who chiefly composed the army formerly under the command of the Marquis de Romana, are on their march to Ciudad Rodrigo, to which place so much importance is attached, and for the security of which so much anxiety has been expressed. They were on the 30th of August at Alamanca, about 50 miles north of that city, to which it was ascertained to be the intention of the French to lay siege. Lord Wellington was likewise preparing to interrupt that operation, should the garrison hold out until his army was in a state to march to their assistance. We have also to announce the arrival of a fleet of transports in 14 days from Lisbon by which several Officers have arrived from Lord Wellington's army. By this conveyance we have received
the following particulars respecting Lord Wellington's army: "The army are butted. Head quarters at Badajoz:—Gene at Sherbrooke's division extends from Loban to Merida; a brigade of German artillery is at Loban; a troop of horse artillery at Merida and also some cavalry, General Crawford's light brigade of infantry is at Nisa and Portalegre; another division of the army is near Campo Mayor and Albuera; the 40th hussars at Badajoz, and the 27th hussars at Lisbon; a pack of artillery (four batteries) is encamped near Badajoz. The convalescent sick are at Alva—the wounded cases have been sent to Lisbon; the light cavalry is at Villa Viciosa and the neighbouring villages. The army is extremely sickly—about 7000 sick/wounded &c. The high cavalry is almost decimated; a regiment of hussars for the 14th and 16th arrived from England, under Major A. Chichester, fine regiment the 1st or 2nd D. L. Dragoons commanded by that excellent officer General St. Leger, landed and marched into Belem (60 days from Cork) 70 strong, in high order. Scarcely a transport in the Tagus, and only the Barfleur and St. Helena's ships of war."
September 19. Some more foreign journals arrived yesterday afternoon, from which we have given some extracts. The Moniteur, as might be expected, omits no circumstance attending the late events in Spain that can produce any thing like impression of French superiority. They have a right to triumph at the present moment, and can't fail of exultation to be expected to turn while the system that has hitherto been opposed to them shall continue unaltered.
The loss sustained by Venegas, on the 11th inst. at Almonacid, is said to have been very great. The enemy boasts of possessing 4000 prisoners, 35 pieces of artillery, 100 powder wagons & 2000 other wagons. On the 12th inst. Bonaparte has returned to Madrid, and celebrated Te Deum, and the accounts terminate with confidence, but we would still hope, false assertion, that the fate of Spain has been decided during the 22 days in which the king was absent. Jose Bonaparte is said to have passed a decree utterly abolishing all the orders of monks and friars in Spain, which were left after the former decrees, timing and regulating those bodies. Has the Junta performed any such act of wisdom?—It is not by upholding fraudulent, corrupt, immoral & impolitic intentions that such an enemy as Napoleon is to be conquered.
VIENNA, Aug. 27. Desertion from the Austrian army is very considerable. Every day 100, 150, or 200 deserters repair to our advanced posts. Discouragement seems to prevail throughout this army.
LONDON, Sept. 13. We learn, by letters from Holland, that an army was last assembling at Culsand, and such preparations making for the recovery of the island of Walcheren, as to render it impossible for our troops to retain it beyond a month, and then only by a dreadful waste of blood.
An article by the Gottenburgh mail, which arrived on Saturday, states that the Russians having made a desperate attack upon the fortress of Ismail, were defeated by the Turks, with the loss of 3,400 men killed, including several generals with 17 pieces of cannon. It is added that the Seravians have also been defeated in several actions, and that the heads of 800 of the principal of them have been sent to Constantinople.
Sept. 15. We have been informed that vessels sail from France with English licences, under any colours except French or Dutch. These are easily forged. All men of war have not got the list from Government of what are granted, and suppose the French merchant sends him a dozen with the same, except the same man of war meets with two of them, the forgery is not detected and they pass safely. They bring nothing but French produce, brandies &c.
AME UG CAN CONSULATE LONDON, Sept. 28. The following letter from James Simpson, Esq. at Tangier, is published for the information of the Masters of American vessels, and others therein concerned—but they may govern themselves accordingly:
Tangier, Aug. 26. I take the earliest opportunity of acquainting you, that by a recent order of his Imperial Majesty all vessels approaching any port or battery on his coast, by day without losing their colours, or by night without showing a light in a conspicuous place, will be fired upon with ball.
I have the honor to be, JAMES SIMPSON.
Wm. Lyman, &c. &c. London. TRURO, Sept. 29. The duel between Lord Castlereagh and Mr. Canning seems to have formed the last act of the Portland administration. The London papers differ as to the precise cause of this honorable folly; but it is pretty evident that it arose out of the difficulty of apportioning the shares of "faffery attached" to the Scheidt expedition; the expedition of a peaceable general & a fighting cabinet! This administration, our readers will remember was formed through the mediation of his royal highness the Duke of York, and owed the share of popularity which it enjoyed, more perhaps to the generous feelings, than to the sober judgment of the nation. Nor was this the only national error to which it was indebted. The people mistook a disposition to war for capacity in the conduct of it; with unmerited confidence the nation urged the government to assist the Spaniards in their glorious struggle; but experience has fatally convinced us, that a junta of drivellers may exist in England as well as Spain. But these are not times when such associations can exist long in any country. Fallen through imbecility and personal jealousies, a radical change has now become necessary, and it is with infinite satisfaction we find that, in this crisis of the state, his majesty has wisely had recourse to the prince of Wales. Our readers will recollect that, very lately the
Prince had been wholly estranged from the councils of his royal father. This reconciliation, then, is a most auspicious event. It affords a gleam of hope that the Tory system, which has prevailed with little intermission throughout the whole of the present long reign, is about to fall with the last remnant of its ministerial supporters. It affords a hope, that that cancer worm of the constitution, which the great Chatham declared to exist beneath the throne—a power greater than the throne itself, and which lately with a royal duke avowedly at the head of it, assumed the name of the Family Council—affords a hope we repeat, that this cancer worm has been "scorched, if not killed." It has been one of the greatest misfortunes of the Prince of Wales, and of the kingdom, that the personal follies of his youth, obscuring the purity and excellence of his political principles, have been exaggerated by his enemies, to serve as a foil to set off the decency and decorum which accompanied a system that, but for the personal virtues of the sovereign whose sanction it assumed, would have long since been in its native deformity. The false colouring on both sides, however, are now pretty well worn off. The Prince has long been rising and brightening to the eye of the discerning. Those who have had the honour to approach him, have not been more charmed by the suavity of his manners and the benevolence of his heart, than surprised by the strength of his understanding and the extent of his acquirements. The prince was trained in the school of rational and legitimate liberty, long before that sacred name was polluted by the impious and bloody rites of Jacobinism. To the excellence and stability of his principles and the wisdom of his councils, England now looks as to her sheet anchor; and if these are fairly brought into action, she will yet weather the storms of political profligacy and military despotism, whose concussion has swept wrecked the Continental States. We devoutly hope that the Prince will now use his influence enough to form a Ministry into which he may infuse the spirit of his excellent qualities, while he stands as a shield between it and that secret influence to which the State owes all its misfortunes. Such a ministry, would banish discontent and restore harmony and confidence at home, and beget respect abroad; without sacrificing one point of national honor, would rescue America from the embrace of France, perhaps with over Russia, and even restore peace.
The London papers tell us, that at the close of the conference between the king and the prince, expressions were sent off for Lord Grenville and Howick; and we know that a king's messenger arrived at Osborne last Sunday night, and that Lord Grenville set off at five o'clock on Monday morning for London. Despatches were also sent off express to marquis Wellesley, at Seville.
Sept. 30. We have received no intelligence of public interest by the Prince Regent Packet, except that the British army under Lord Wellington had returned again to Seville. The 74th was left at Gibraltar on the 11th inst. with a convoy for England, wind bound. The affairs of Spain appear to be at a standstill in Portugal the British army is waiting in suspense to hear whether it is to be reinforced, to enable it to advance again—whether it is to act upon the defensive on the Portuguese frontier or whether it is to abandon the peninsula altogether. But these and many other events of equal importance must depend upon the changes now pending in the ministry. If the friends of the Prince of Wales predominate, there will most probably be a complete change in our political system.
This important point very naturally absorbs the whole attention of town and country. Nor does it find any interruption in the pending negotiations on the Danube, upon which no light has yet been thrown. The reported treaty between Sweden and Russia also wants confirmation. The latter negotiation is doubtless intertwined with the former; and if it be true that symptoms of wavering have appeared in the counsels of Alexander, a speedy adjustment of our ministerial arrangements may have the happiest influence on the north of Europe.
The arrangements for the new cabinet are not yet finished, nor can they till Lord Grenville and Grey shall have arrived in compliance with the message sent to them by command of his majesty.
The statements which appear in some papers, who are to remain in office, & who are to be admitted, have no foundation whatever. They serve merely to express the desire of certain individuals, but will have no influence on the arrangement.
COPENHAGEN, Sept. 5.
Signals have been made from the coast of Jutland, that 15 or 16 English frigates are on their way from the North Seas, and proceeding towards the Baltic. We cannot divine what is the object of so extraordinary an expedition at this advanced season of the year.
The sale of an immense quantity of Indian muslins, which took place here a few days ago and which were taken in English prizes, attracted a great crowd of buyers. The value exceeded 600,000 rix dollars.
The new arrangements of our government with respect to neutral shipping, have already revived the trade of Tonnungen in an astonishing manner. Upwards of 50 American vessels have recently entered that port, each of their cargoes being not less than 100,000 dollars. These vessels take continental produce in return. The price of corn falls every day.
MADRID, Sept. 4. The solicitude of the king watches over those unfortunate religious persons, who, from age or infirmity, cannot profit by their being restored to society. Asylums have been opened for objects of this description, and funds set apart for their support.
VIENNA, Sept. 2. The negotiations go on at Altenbourg, and the contradictory reports which have been spread are now less credited.
A great quantity of arms have been found secreted in the town. Ten thousand
muskets have been seized at the instant they were about being conveyed into Prussia. Many millions of florins have been buried since the entry of the French—the place in which they were hidden has been discovered, and they have been seized. It is also known that bank bills of many millions value, and other effects belonging to the treasury of government, are secreted in various parts. The emperor Napoleon promises to who ever discovers them a quarter of the property found, of whatever kind it may be. The information to be given verbally, or by letter, to the Intendants of provinces, to the Intendant general, or even to the governors of provinces.
Given at the head quarters Schoenbrunn, September 7, 1809.
The Prince of NEUFCHATEL, Major General.
Count de Hanneburg, our war minister, has sent accounts which have been laid before him, containing the following assertions:—The governor commanding at Flushing is said not to have executed the order which he had given him, of opening the dykes and inundating the island of Walcheren, as soon as a superior hostile force should have disembarked on its shores. He is moreover accused of having surrendered the place which we had entrusted to his care, not only before the enemy had crossed the moat, and when no breach had been effected in the ramparts which remained whole, and in consequence had not once been stormed, but even when the trenches of the enemy were at a distance of 150 toises from the town, and he had still 4000 men in arms capable of doing duty. If a word, Flushing is stated to have surrendered thro' the first effects of a bombardedment. Should all this be true, the governor would be guilty; and it would remain only to ascertain, whether his conduct ought to be attributed to treachery or to cowardice.
We send you this letter, in order that, as soon as you shall have received it, you would collect a council of inquiry, which will be composed of count Amville, senat. tor; count Rampon, do. vice adm. Thiebard, and count Segur, 1st inspec. or general of artillery. All the pieces which will be found in the offices of your ministry, and those of the navy, interior, police, or any other department, respecting the surrender of Flushing, not only as far as they may relate to its defence, but to any object which may concern our service, shall be conveyed to the council, to be laid before them, with the result of this enquiry.
This letter having no other end, we pray God that he may have you, count de Hanneburg, in his holy keeping.
Given at our Imperial camp at Schoenbrunn, Sept. 7, 1809.
Signed, NAPOLEON.
The minister sec'y of state, Signed, H. B. MARET.
IMPERIAL DECREES.
At our Imperial camp of Schoenbrunn, Sept. 3.
Napoleon, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, &c. &c.
We have decreed and do decree what follows:—
Art. 1.—Our cousin, marshal Serrurier, senator, is appointed commander in chief of the national guards of our good city of Paris.
Art. 2.—Our ministers of the interior and of war are charged with the execution of the present decree.
Signed, NAPOLEON.
The minister sec'y of state, H. B. MARET.
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 3.—His majesty's answer to the addresses of the different public bodies this day, on the eve of his anniversary, was dignified and impressive. In noticing the late attack on the islands of Zealand, his majesty said, "The invasion which has afflicted them could have been foreseen, but the grand struggle on the banks of the Danube, so gloriously terminated, by France and the emperor my brother, imposed upon us the necessity of undergoing that danger, while the great interests of Europe required the momentary absence of our troops, who in Spain and Germany have covered themselves with so much glory."
French and Austrian Armies.
The following are stated, in recent letters from Vienna, as the respective positions of the French and Austrian Armies at the beginning of September:—The corps of Gen. Hiller has descended the Danube to Cest and forms the left wing of the army. The corps of the Prince Hohenlohe is established on the side of Graenz—he occupies the left bank of the Danube, either on the side of Comorn or towards the frontiers of Bohemia and Moravia, where its first link connects with the first of the army of the Archduke Ferdinand. Gen. Guilay commands in Croatia.
The French positions have undergone but little change. The army of Italy occupies the territory of the coast of the Adriatic, Carinthia, Carniola, Styria, and a part of Hungary. Its head quarters are at Raab, and marshal Macdonald has his at Gratz. marshal Oudinot occupies the banks of the Moravia, which separates Hungary from Moravia. The duke of Dantzig occupies Upper Austria, Salzburg, and the frontiers of the Tyrol. Marshal Massena occupies the western part of Moravia, and marshal Davoust the eastern, the Bavarian division is at Lutz.
SEVILLE, Aug. 9.
The Duke del Parque, captain general of Old Castile, announces, that some of his detachments from the army of Guidad Rodrigo having approached Salamanca, this intelligence spread terror among the French and their partisans; the good Spaniards were so filled with joy, that some of them incautiously expressed their satisfaction; among others, an Apothecary shouted Viva Fernando Septimo; on which, he and others were thrown into prison. This gave rise to the following letter:—
The Duke del Parque, general in chief of the army of Castile, to the general commanding the troops in Salamanca.
"General,—I have learned, that some detachments of my cavalry have arrived at the gates of your city, attacking your advanced posts, and that they have spread disorder and confusion among your followers; that the renegado Spaniards thought, their last hour was come, which probably is not far distant; and that their malice availed itself of this opportunity to gratify private revenge; accusing their fellow citizens, of having affixed writings written by themselves, to furnish a presence for their iniquities; and who in consequence have been thrown into prison, and loaded with irons."
"I cannot behold with indifference that the worthy inhabitants of Salamanca should suffer innocently, in consequence of the movements of my troops. I therefore give you notice, gen. that I shall execute reprisals, inflicting the same punishment upon an equal number of French prisoners, which you may cause the people of Salamanca to suffer."
"I have also been informed, that you do not consider as soldiers the officers and scouts of my army, because they do not wear a uniform, styling them robbers and insurgents, and treating such as fall into your hands as malefactors. Know, gen. that they are soldiers, and deserve to be considered as such. They know the laws of war, and observe them better than your men do. One of your generals, and his two Adjutants, who were those of Joseph Napoleon, fell into the hands of these partizans, were well treated, and sent to this fortress in safety and with decency. Such has not been the lot of the Spanish generals who have had the misfortune to become your prisoners. Compare the difference there is between the humanity of the Spaniards, whom you call insurgents, because they defend their country and hearths against the most horrible and tyrannical invasion, with your inhumanity, who burn, ravage, and destroy, like Vandals, whatever you reach, prophane temples, massacring women and children, violating women, & committing atrocities unknown to the Goths, Vandals, and even the Moors, when they made their irruptions into Spain. What has your boasted philosophy wrought? Where have the ancient French people hidden themselves, who were once so famed for the gentleness of their manners and their amiable and enlightened character, & who knew how for ages to carry on war, and preserve the characteristic honour of true warriors? No, you do not belong to that noble and distinguished race, or if you have a connexion with them, it is only as their spurious descendants. As such, you have comported yourselves, and as such I shall treat you, if you misse my brave men, and commit in Old Castile the crimes and horrors you have exhibited in Galicia and Asturias."
"Head Quarters at Gudad Rodrigo, July 18."
"The Duke del PARQUE CAS-TRILLO."
BOSTON, October 31.
FROM PORTUGAL. Yesterday arrived the brig Comet, capt. Bartlett, from Lisbon, whence she sailed on the 34th ult. No military operations of importance had recently occurred. The subjoined note, which was written on the day the Comet sailed, will show the positions of the armies at the latest date. Reinforcements of British troops arrived daily at Lisbon, and the spirits of the people were not abated. In Spain there had been several small affairs, the Spaniards improving every opportunity to annoy the French. The patriots continue their efforts to increase discipline and provision their armies.
NOTE.
"LISBON, Sept. 24, 1809."
"The head quarters of the British army is at Badajoz. It is supposed with the late reinforcements to be about 25,000 strong. The head quarters of the Portuguese army is at Castel Branco, but the larger part of the troops are distributed in different places, many of them at a considerable distance. The French army near the Tagus is supposed to be 60,000 strong, and occupies Placentia, Almarez, Panto del Arco-bispo, and Toledo under gens. Soult, Sebastiani and Victor. Ney is at Salamanca. The Spanish army occupies positions near the Sierra Morena."
LIVERPOOL, October 6th, 1809.
In consequence of the negotiations for peace between France and Austria continuing so long without being brought to a successful close, rumors have for some days been afloat of the likelihood of a renewal of hostilities between those two powers, and of the Russians and Prussians uniting with the latter against France; and those rumors in part seem strengthened by the following article, which is taken from the London papers of this morning.
The Munich Court Gazette of Sept. 14th, contains the following General Order, published in the Austrian head quarters.
"My beloved subjects, and even my enemies, know that I did not engage in the present war from motives of ambition, nor a desire of conquest. Self preservation be-

Independence, a peace consistent with the honor of my crown, and with the safety and tranquility of my people, constituted the exalted and sole aim of my exertions.
"The chance of war disappointed my expectations, the enemy penetrated into the interior of my dominions, and overrun with all the horrors of war; but he learned at the same time, to appreciate the public spirit of my people and the valor of my armies. This experience, which he dearly bought, and my constant solicitude to promote the prosperity of my dominions, led to a negotiation for peace."
"My Ministers empowered for that purpose have met those of the French Emperor. My wish is an honorable peace—a peace, the stipulations of which offer a prospect and possibility of duration. The value of my armies, their unshaken courage, their ardent love of their country, their desire strongly pronounced not to lay down their arms till an honorable peace shall have been obtained, could not allow me to agree to conditions which threatened to shake the very foundations of the monarchy, and disgrace us."
"The high spirit which animates my troops, affords me the best security that, should the enemy yet mistake our sentiments and dispositions, we shall certainly obtain the reward of perseverance."
(Signed,)
FRANCIS."
Comorn, Sept. 16.
COLOGNE, Sept. 20.
We have accounts here that the armistice has been prolonged to the 5th Oct. This agreement between the two Monarchs is said to have been the result of a letter in the Emperor of Austria's own hand to the Emperor Napoleon, and which was transmitted by Count Von Bubna.
SURRY COURT HOUSE FOR SALE.
BY CONSENT of parties and under a deed of trust executed to me by Richard Mason and Wife for the benefit of John H. Cocke, will certainly be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 5th day of December ensuing, upon the premises, the following very valuable property. The large and elegant Tavern, containing sixteen rooms Kitchen, Smoke House, and Dairy suited to such an establishment; Granary, Carriage House, and Stables for six or seven horses; two hundred acres of Land, more or less; two small Orchards, a large Ice House with a pond contiguous, abounding in Fish, and an elegant Race Course, together with the following Tenements A dwelling House containing five Rooms, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, Stable & Granary attached, with ten acres of Land, occupied by Mr. Reuben Butler.
A convenient Store House and Counting Room & Lumber House, occupied by Messrs. Cole & Henderson.
A commodious Dwelling House containing four Rooms, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, Granary and Stable, with two acres of Land attached, occupied by Mr. Sledge.
The three last Tenements are under a lease for a term of years. An handsome Dwelling House containing three Rooms, calculated for a Store, Kitchen & Smoke House, with one and a half acres of Land attached thereto. A small Dwelling House occupied by Mr. Mahone, together with a Kitchen and Blacksmith's Shop. And a convenient House at present occupied as a Post Office.
The terms of sale will be Four Thousand dollars with Interest on two Thousand Dollars for two years to be paid down, and twelve months credit from the time of giving possession will be allowed for the balance of the purchase money; the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. At the time of Sale a Deed will be made to the purchaser, giving a Deed of Trust upon the property to secure the payment.
possession will be given on the first day of January. To any person disposed to engage in the business of a publican the above property will be truly desirable, and as a stand for mercantile business few if any are superior in the lower country.
CHARLES H. GRAVES, Trustee. Surry County, 4th Nov. 1809. (d.s.)
C. THOMPSON, PORTAIT PAINTER, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has commenced business in the house opposite the Swan Tavern, where some specimens may be seen. 3w
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next Legislature for the passage of an act, authorizing the sale of the lands of which Robert Mackey died seized, in order to provide for the better support of his widow and children. October 24. wtma
MATTRESSES 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, 1809
For sale at this office, 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 and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1809.
From our Washington Correspondent. Nov. 4th, 1809.
THE LATE NEWS.
This is the Cahus Argus year of England; the year in which the malignant star of her fortune reigns triumphant. A vagrant and fugitive army in Spain and Portugal; a sickening and dying military force, (the remnant of a formidable equipment) pining on the island of Walcheren, at the mouth of the Scheldt; generals disgraced; a ministry distracted by opposite views; the chief men of the cabinet squabbling for power, and terminating their wrangle in a duel; an old king the sport of a corrupted nobility; and his son heading a party against him; are facts which proclaim the approach of disasters the most terrible; of anarchy; of imbecility, which leads to anarchy; of civil war, and of eventual ruin to the British monarchy. I am not the fabricator of calamitous intelligence; the outline which is here briefly and faintly sketched, is painted in the English prints in gloomy and frightful colors.
At the date of the last advices the British ministry had been just broken into fragments; Canning and Castlereagh; Portland and the tribe of swaggering bullies, who bedazzled Bonaparte with their filthy abuse through their hiring presses at London; who insulted with their taunting jokes, the sincerity of America, are fallen in the dust; their pitiful genius is subdued before that of the conqueror of Europe; they crawl into obscurity, unable any longer to support the dignity of the British empire, and are loaded with the curses of the people of Great Britain; a people who are oppressed with taxes and every species of imposition that can tend to debase society and render men unhappy. Mr. Percival and his coadjutors (the brainless part of the late ministry) appeared very anxious to secure lord Grenville and earl Grey to their interest; endeavoring, it would seem, to form, with the ins and the outs , a coalition administration, which shall be able by its strength to stifle the rising passions of the populace, and profusely squander the last penny that can be coined upon their mortgaged island and the impoverished subjects of the most criminal of sovereigns. Whether lord Grenville can be eventually bribed into the preferred coadjutorship; or whether he will suckle for a carte blanche from his Britannic majesty, it is impossible at this moment to determine; at the departure of our last advices he was playing the prude, and impiously requiring to be ordained political facotum of the day. The return of the marquis Wellesley from Cadiz, whither he had been deputed to cajole the Spaniards, may have some influence in the new arrangements:—he is announced as the friend of Mr. Canning; a precious pair! the one would be secretary of state for the war and colonial department; the other, premier . In her youthful days, England might have borne with the stupid arrogance of a wealthy and profligate rabble, and with the contemptible buffoonery of a jesting mountebank:—but in the hour of decrepitude, abler physicians must be procured to eradicate the poison in her system and heal her wounds, or she inevitably perishes. Is lord Grenville the infallible Doctor? Judging by the past, even under his auspices, if he should enter again into power, the future will be full of woes and rife with wretchedness for G. Britain.
In these changes and petty revolutions on the London boards , there is not a solitary incident which can be interpreted as a good omen for America. The flight of the birds (such as Canning and his companions) may according to the rules of augury, of some of our soothsaying politicians, be construed into a happy prognostic: but if I have any skill in divining, there is nothing which presents itself as a basis for a rational hope that our country will from the new British ministry, meet with more justice and more good faith than from their predecessors.
Viewing England in her present posture, what a spectacle of commiseration does she offer for the magnanimous sympathy of America! What an object of contempt for Napoleon! The latter, his heart blackened by a thousand villainies, his hands guilty of innumerable cruelties, springing from the lustful, the guilty ambition of his soul, has nevertheless maintained the unity of character necessary to constitute the hero of a mighty drama, whose scenes and whose sequel are bloody and tremendous; but the mock epic of Canning and the Portland corps; the swelling, and puffing, and flourishing of the English foreign secretary, which threatened the world with havoc and desolation, has ended as ludicrously as the bombastic farce of Chrononhotonthologos, with a personal quarrel, a pistol shot, and a flesh wound. America, with an archsneer, might ask this fallen scoffer, if he is the man who lately indulged his ironical vein at the expense of his understanding and to the shame of his government? If he is the man who belied her minister, and who was foiled in the basest of all possible attempts to divide the people of the United States from their rulers? If he is that individual Mr. Canning, who talked of relieving America from the inconveniences of an embargo; and who, in the face of an indignant world, refused to fulfill the solemn engagement of a British ambassador with full powers ? But America disdain to use the language of sarcasm, however justifiable. She "looks with an eye of pity on the wretch," who has needlessly lavished the blood of Englishmen in every corner of Europe, and secured nothing to his country but a narrative of disgrace and misfortunes, and to himself the reputation of immoral infamy.
The recent occurrences at London have disturbed the serenity of the honorable Francis James Jackson. This diplomatic
rustic is still at George Town, watching the current of events. A perfect John Bull , the abdication of power by his friends at home has, it is said by his familiars, rendered him more obstinate in his opinions of British superiority than he ever was even at Copenhagen. He industriously circulates the opinion that Prussia, Russia, and Austria are about to unite against Napoleon, and to crush him by their irresistible force. On this point, however, the political faculty differ most widely. Those who presume upon the resumption of hostilities in Germany, offer no other argument in support of their suggestion than the delay in the conclusion of a treaty between France and Austria—whilst those whose sentiments are of an opposite cast, contend that the delay is only a proof of the difficulty of adjusting the spoils of the Austrian monarchy—that procrastination in the present posture of Bonaparte gives him every advantage; and that his withdrawing a large portion of his troops from the north of Europe and sending them to Spain, is peremptory evidence of his being perfectly at ease with respect to his concerns with Austria. I confess to you that I am of the latter opinion. The emperor of the French is not a so dier of a day's growth, nor a man of rash projects. He would not spend his time in treating for peace in Hungary, if he were not very certain of his object, nor would he detach numerous divisions of his forces to the southern extremity of Europe if there was an expectation of danger to his power from the German states—and however dear and necessary the acquisition of Spain may be to him, rely upon it that the establishment of his power beyond the Rhine is still more precious and indispensable.
The gentleman who is the bearer of despatches from France to the American government does not furnish much intelligence. The silence of the press in that section of the world prevents the promulgation of events as they occur; and it is with the utmost precaution that individuals will suffer themselves even to speak of the political incidents of the day. Men are as diffident of exposing their thoughts in France at this time as they were in the reign of terror during the French revolution. The bayonet has succeeded to the guillotine, and imperial despotism is not more friendly to the propagation of opinions or to the discussion of public affairs than the effervescence of popular delirium. Whosoever opens his mouth on a topic relative to the government of the new dynasty, and has the independence to utter criticisms against the race of Napoleon and his actions, is in imminent jeopardy of a dungeon,—where himself and his speculations will be buried, perhaps forever, in the profoundest oblivion. How much has France sacrificed to the lust of glory and the phantom renown! Of how many unholy passions has she been the sport! To how many restless and warlike chiefs the engine of conquest and devastation! On another element her rival has transcended her. After destroying the fleets of every other nation, the navy of Great Britain reigns unrivalled mistress of the ocean. Yet no permanent advantages accrue from such a triumph. Nature has denied to man the possibility of permanent habitation on the seas, and the English have been victorious only to behold themselves the sovereigns of a mutable dominion, where no cities, nor towns, nor hamlets, greet the sight; where all is waste, and trackless, and barren, and desolate; where nothing further offers to excite a spirit of avarice or of enterprise; where nothing more presents itself for a contest of valor, nor any thing to gratify the thirst of pettiness or of bold-faced pander.
Don Quixote, I am told, has departed hence, May joy cheer the heart of this Iberian messenger; and light up in his thoughts the hope of brighter days for Spain! He could not be received without compromising the neutral character of the United States; a character more valuable at this moment than forty years product of the richest Spanish mines; a character which is not to be loosely committed to the licentious cavils of imperial conquerors, or to the corrupted logic of maritime pirates—and which is to be preserved as long as it is possible to adhere to it. Whatsoever person condemns this policy as a foe to the salvation of America.
From the Baltimore American.
FOREIGN SUMMARY.
The new arrangement of the British ministry appears not to be finally settled, but we know enough to expect nothing favorable to this country from the change, under Percival's premiership. Bonaparte's madness would appear to be at an end. On the 31st of Aug. he left Schoenbrunn, arrived at Pilsen, inspected its environs, went to Ritsche, thence to Altenburg, where he gave audience to the negotiators; thence to Raab, where he gave orders to improve the fortifications erecting, and returning to Schoenbrunn, on his way to which he inspected the troops stationed at Hainburg. The Emperor of Austria attends to military affairs only; his civil concerns are confined to his brother the Archduke Reignor. By a royal decree, king Joseph of Spain has confirmed the Spanish ministers at the courts of Russia & Denmark, & the charge des affaires at Prussia, in their respective stations. The Hungarians shew no ardor for the continuance of a French war—The negotiators for peace still continue at Altenburg.—The French and Austrian negotiators dispatch daily couriers to their respective courts. A new and strong fortress has been constructed at Passau in the short space of four months, which has rendered that place the key of the Danube. A Swedish ambassador passed through Hanover on the 9th Sept. on his way to Paris. Several hundred Poles, tak-
en prisoners in the Austrian service, are embodying themselves in the armies of France. Letters from London, Sept. 28. h. say, that it is not likely, that the privy council would grant licences to any other than British vessels for the importation of American produce. A Russian ambassador arrived at Schoenbrunn, delivered a letter to Bonaparte from Alexander, and started for Comorn with dispatches to the Emperor of Austria.
The armies of Flanders and Antwerp have formed a junction under the name of the army of the North. Great discontent exists in Bohemia on account of the landwehr being obliged to wear the Austrian uniform, and other grievances. Gen. Blake, who was marching to the relief of Gerona, was dislodged in his position of St Domingo de la Legua by Gen. Suchet, who afterwards cleared the valley of Briscal of the Spanish soldiery. Preparations are making for extending the telegraphic line of dispatch from Paris to Strasbourg, by Augsburg and Munich to Vienna. On the 15th Sept. Bonaparte left Schoenbrunn for Brunon on his way he reviewed the troops of the Duke of Auerstadt. He returned on the 19th. The negotiations for peace were drawing to a close. The Prince of Neufchatel has issued a proclamation, dated Sept. 7, respecting the securing of arms and public property in Vienna, since the entry of the French, part of which has been found and seized. Ten thousand muskets were seized when about entering Presburg. One quarter of the property is the reward to informers. The Brazilian provinces are said not to have profited much by the removal of the Portuguese court. A letter from Buhier, dated July 23d, says trade not only languishes, but is expiring. The Emperor of Austria issued a proclamation, dated Comorn, Aug. 16, assuring his subjects that he entered into the war for self-preservation and independence—but that the chance of war had disappointed him, and that dear bought experience had led to a negotiation for peace—which wish was, that it might be an honorable one—Princes as well as beggars experience the fickleness of fortune and the vanity of all earthly things. A serious misunderstanding took place on the 24th of June last at Rio Janeiro, between the government and people, respecting a draught of 10 men from every 100 of militia, to be incorporated with the regular troops—The officers of the militia having ineffectually remonstrated with the governor, resigned their commissions. The militia were ordered to parade unarmed—the officers and a body of militia went to the governor, and informed him of their determination to refuse—feeling of consequences, he issued counter orders to all his others, and so the matter rested.
NORFOLK, November 5.
By the arrival of the ships Rolla, Capt. Sanford, in 29 days from Cowes, (Eng.) and Georgiana, Capt. Chamberlain, from Bristol, in the same passage, we have received London papers to the second of October. Their quick passage held out every incentive of their rewarding us for the general dearth of news which has so long marked our columns; our expectations have, however, been partially frustrated; the papers containing merely conjectural nominations for the new Cabinet Council, and accounts of Castlereagh and Canning's Duel, which did not appear to excite any sensations other than those of pleasant and fun by the levitous part of the populace, and horror and disgust by the more rational.—Herald.
The Globe (an anti-ministerial paper) of the 4th Oct. gives the following as probable appointments in the new Ministry:
Mr. Spencer Percival, first Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Mr. Robert Dundas Saunders, Secretary of State for the War and Colonial Department.
Mr. Arbuthnot, Secretary of the Admiralty.
Ld. Wm. Bentinck, Secretary at War—Mr. Cooke, Secretary of the Treasury—and Marquis Wellesley (now in Spain) is also to have a place.
Proposals have been made to Lords Grenville and Grey to become members of the new Ministry, but they have refused to serve with a remnant of the old.
Letters from London of the 28th of Sept. say, that it was not likely the privy council would grant Licences to import American produce indirectly in any other than British vessels—it cannot by the navigation act be imported indirectly without special licence.—Nat. Int.
Is there a party in the United States favorable to England—ready to take her part—to justify her conduct, and to advocate her measures? If so, who compose this party? for it is important to know—for those who are at this day the partisans of England, are infinitely more inexcusable than the tories were during the revolution. They must be men void of honor, void of principle, totally regardless of their country's good—and enemies in the strictest sense of the word to the liberties of man.—Newark Centinel.
If Timothy Pickering, who is an American senator, and who was called in the British Parliament "his majesty's able advocate," could say after the murder of Pearce at New York—the attack of the Chesapeake frigate—the capture of our merchantmen—the imprisonment of thousands of our seamen—he exacted of tribute for freedom to trade with her enemies, and her systematic designs of cutting up a neutral and a lawful trade, "that England has done us no essential injury"—is it wonderful that her subjects in this country, and the presses in her pay,
should with brazen impudence re-echo the sound, and justify all the iniquitous acts of the British? No, it is not strange. The conduct of the latter, has been approved of—nay, encouraged by the unjustifiable sentiments of the former.—ib.
Has England any friends in the U. States? Who are they? Has England wronged us? how often; and what are the nature of these wrongs? Has she not refused to do us justice? Does she not persist in those wrongs? In all this do not her friends justify her conduct, and encourage her to proceed? Think of these things, Americans; they are all important to you.—ib.
The English prints in Boston tell their readers, that England is now fighting for her existence. The fact is so, but who has forced her into the fight? A highway robber and bandit was arrested, on his way to prison he knocked down one of the officers who had the care of the police, other officers came up, the robber cries out to the people as he was carried to prison, that they were going to murder him, and said he only knocked the officer down in defence of his existence—he was like Great Britain—"fighting for his existence."—Aurora.
A few tickets in the GRAND BALTIMORE LOTTERY, now drawing, for sale at this office, price 11 dollars.
THEATRE.
MR. CAULFIELD'S BENEFIT.
On Friday evening, November 10, 1809. Will be presented, Shakespeare's Tragedy, of
MACBETH.
After the Tragedy, will be performed by children only, a Ballet, called
The HUNTERS AND THE Milk Maid.
In the course of the Ballet will be introduced, the Celebrated
Gavotte Devestris,
By Miss C. PLACIDE & Miss SULLY. Comic Song, "The } Mr. Sully. Cosmetic Doctor,"
To which will be added, the much admired Musical Entertainment, of
The Spoil'd Child.
Tickets to be had at the usual places, and at Mr. Prichard's and Mr. Adams's Book stores.
Mr. & Miss Sully,
Respectfully informs the public, that their Benefit will take place on Monday Evening Next.
A TUTOR well qualified to teach the English language grammatically, Arithmetic, Geography, with the use of the Globes, some of the most simple branches of the Mathematics, & who writes a good hand Such an one coming well recommended as well for these qualifications as for correct deportment, will meet with liberal encouragement from the subscriber, who may be seen in Richmond from the 20th to the 26th inst.
RANDOLPH HARRISON. Cumberland, Nov. 4th, 1809. wtf
EDUCATION.
THE Subscriber intends to continue his School in the Forks of Hanover the ensuing year, where he offers to teach spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, geography, the use of the globes, rhetoric, natural philosophy, geometry, and the French language. The price for board, tuition and washing will be $75, payable half yearly. The term will commence the tenth of Jan. and end the tenth of Dec. Vacation one month, beginning the tenth of June. This school will be critically examined in June and December.
JAMES BYARS, Jun. Nov. 10th, 1809. w3.
FOR SALE, between 4 and 500 acres of A GLOUCESTER LOW GROUNDS—That valuable plantation called SALT YARD belonging to the estate of the late Benjamin Dubney, situated on Ware River. It is well timbered and convenient for fish and oysters. Terms may be made known by application to
TH: G. SMITH Esq. and SARAH DABNEY, Execx. November 4, 1809. 2np
BOOKS for Sale.
JUST received and for sale by S. Pleasants Richmond, a few copies of the following valuable works:—The American Annual Register, vol. 4th—Bordley's Husbandry—Woman, a new novel by Miss. Owen—Burder's Village Sermons—Gurney's System of Short-hand writing—Ferguson's Lectures, a new edition—Marshall's Life of Gen. Washington—Thomson's seas, a cheap edition for the use of schools—Russell's ancient and modern Europe—Carey's general atlas, (the best collection of Maps yet made in this country)—Vorst's Universal Geography—Goldsmith's natural History—a general assortment of quarto Family Bibles, with and without plates, concordance, psalms, &c. &c. from $2 50, to $12 each—Gibson's surveying—American Clerk's Magazine—Walker's pronouncing Dictionary—also, school Bibles, Testaments and Spelling Books.

REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. M. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED.
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are in low grounds, now in cultivation lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8 1809
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen from me about the 13th of Nov. 1807, a negro man named Cesar the property of the subscriber. He formerly belonged to Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. He is now about 6 feet high, one of his big toes very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river above the falls. It was informed that he went up James River in a bateaux owned by one Green, to the other side of the mountains. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 17th, 1809.
NEW MEDICINE STORE. THE Subscriber has recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shadwell's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES , a few of which are enumerated, viz:   Gum Mollo  Parent Medicine    Ammon  Steel's Chemical Opiod    Acid Foetida  delph    Arabic  Batemans Drops    Guaiac  British Oil    Gamboge  Essence Peppermint    Myrrh  Burlington's Balsam of Life    Opium  Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Ich or Beauty    Shell Lac  ing Ointment    Tartaric Acid  Do. Do. Genuine    Aqua Fortis  Adi Bilious and Sto    Annatto  machic Bitters    Arrow-Root  Do. Do. Worm    Campher  Powders    Cowhage  Wheaton's Rich Oint    Red and Pale Bark  ment    Cream Tartar  Do. Do. Genuine    Chamomile Flowers  Windham Bilious    Magnesia  Pils    Islep  Andersn's do.    Ipecac  Hooper's do.    Calomel  Dr Thoms's Aromatic    Tart Emec  Tooth Paste    Essence Bergamot  Do. Eye Water    Lemon  Febifug. Bileuary    Spruce  for Ague and Fever    Gloves  Hinkley's Intallible Re    Nutmegs  medy for the Piles    Mace  Dr Cooleys V. able    Cassia, &c. &c. &c.  Elixr or Cough D. or     Genuine Spice Buters    ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as at an other store in this city. Medical practitioners, and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call. VAIL & ROGERS, Richmond 29th Aug. 1809. 
A BANK NOTE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a black boy who calls himself James Smith, & says he found it in a reet. No thinking it proper to let the boy keep it. I decided it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or her right to it, and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN MCDONALD. Richmond, March 19th, 1809.
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a bit of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler and afterwards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester in his tobacco stemery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again. James Henderson. 20th June, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a person whose name is not mentioned therein, to require such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or Certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual actually signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised, that a copy hereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Winchester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Extract from the Journal, (c. 11) DANIEL L. HYLTON, C. C.
For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA.
FOR SALE. A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT, which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. HUGHES, coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen.
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The subscribers having purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public, they are giving CASH for WHEAT and CORN. P. BAXALL, & Co. Richmond, August 30th, 1809.
BLACKSMITH FOR SALE.
FOR sale, a most valuable Blacksmith about 30 years of age. He is a well disposed negro; and probably inferior to no smith in the State. Enquire of the printer. September, 11th 1809. (3m)
DISSOLUTION. The partnership of THO. MAS and MCKINNEY and THO. MAS and MCKINNEY & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having claims against either of the firms will apply to William McKinney for payment; those indebted are requested to come forward and settle their accounts with him, who alone is authorized to receive payment and grant discharges. JOHN THOMAS. WILLIAM MCKINNEY. WILLIAM BALDWIN. Greenhill, Charlotte S. p. 1st, 1809. 2m
THE Subscriber wishes to employ TWO good Workmen in the Wheelwright business, to whom good wages will be given: he who knows may be at liberty. Hoes are wanted to be Wheelwright by the work to be done. Also two Apprentices. A. Quarrier. Richmond 8th Oct. 1809. [f]
BALTIMORE COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY. TICKETS in the BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY at $1 00 each, may be had at this office; and prizes in the New York Black River Lottery, taken in payment. The capital prizes in the above lottery are,   2  Prizes of  20,000 dollars    3   10,000    3   5,000    2   2,500    10   1,000, &c. &c. &c.    The above lottery will positively commence drawing in Baltimore, on the first Monday in November next, and will continue drawing, after the rate of FIFTEEN HUNDRED TICKETS per week, until the whole is completed, and will not be liable to the shortest postponement, under any pretence whatever. WAITE'S PRIZE LIST, will be regularly received at this office during the drawing, where adventure is may immediately know the fate of their tickets. September 14. 
THE Subscribers wish to purchase immediately, BLACK WALNUT TIMBER sufficient for the making of two thousand gun sacks—Any person wishing to contract for furnishing the said timber, will apply to us, at our shop opposite the Government house. Stewart, Quarrier & Kearns. Richmond 8th Oct. 1809.
THE above subscribers wish to employ SIX GOOD WORKMEN at the GUN SMITH'S business, to whom liberal wages will be given. Also five or six BOYS will be taken as apprentices.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Runaway from the subscriber in King and Queen County on Sunday the 1st inst. HARRY or FANNY his wife both black negroes. Harry is about thirty seven years old, about five feet or eleven inches high, has rather a dark look, and inward speech—on one of his arms he has several burns—he is a good sawyer, rough cooper, and handy plantation fellow. Fanny is about five feet seven or eight inches high, thick in body, very fat, bluff face, talk fast and stammers a little. If they are no harbored in this county, I expect he have made for the state of Pennsylvania. All masters of vessels are forewarned from taking them on board and all other persons from harboring or in any manner selling them, as they will be dealt with agreeably to law. Whoever will deliver the said negroes to me living near the Basingstoke bridge in the aforesaid county shall receive the above reward. BEVERLEY ROY. October 15th 1809. 3w
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly for leave to dispense with the Lock required to be built at my Mill Dam until some efficient measures shall be adopted for improving the navigation of Banister River. JOHN WIMBISH. Oct. 13th, 1809.
MESRS. MOODY & PRICE. TAKE NOTICE that on the 23d day of November next, between the hours of 8 in the forenoon and sun set of the same day, I shall at the House of Michael Thomas in the county of Albermarle and state of Virginia, proceed to take the affidavit of Michael Thomas, to be read as evidence in a suit depending in chancery in county court of Albermarle aforesaid, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, yours &c. JAMES THOMAS. Oct 16th, 1809. 6m
The Noted Imported Horse, PAUL, FORMERLY St. Paul, will stand the next ensuing season at my stable, in the upper end of Charlotte county, where Knowles stood last season: the terms, &c. shall be made known in due time. MARTIN HANCOCK. October 23, 1809. 3w
THE subscriber having taken the whole of the large Brick Building belonging to the estate of the late Mr. William Price, on the street leading from the Capitol, will be prepared to accommodate from fifteen to twenty of the Members of the next assembly. JUDITH NELSON. Richmond, 23d October, 1809. (1D)
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, will be sold, by the subscribers, to the highest bidders, upon the 23d day of September next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, with their appurtenances, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say—one tract situated in the county of Montgomery containing 800 acres, being that tract in which the said Andrew Lewis now lives—one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, on the north, containing ten thousand acres—one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclusive survey, containing seven thousand seven hundred acres—one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres—one other tract called the Chesnut Neck, containing three hundred and sixty-six acres—one other tract called Sevens tract, on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres—one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract, called Prothomas Garden, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres—one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres—one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres above mentioned, containing eighty acres—one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and adjoining one hundred acres—one other tract on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situated Upwell Forge—one other tract adjoining there, containing one hundred and forty acres—one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw mill tract, containing two hundred and thirty-eight acres—and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hundred acres—which said several tracts of land are situated in the county of Montgomery. The said sales will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly, passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes." EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, N. B. The abovementioned property is situated on and about what is generally called the Bent Mountain, and considered a very valuable estate, particularly for grazing. Any one wishing for more particular information, may apply to Charles Johnston, residing in Campbell county, near Lynchburg, or to Robert Pollard, Geo. Pickett, or to Gallego, Richard & Co in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11th, 1809. tds
The sale of the abovementioned property is postponed until the 23d day of November next, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, and agreeably to the conditions in the above advertisement. EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, Richmond, 28th September, 1809.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. AT a meeting of the directors of the said company, on Friday the 13th of October, 1809. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent share-holders in the said company be sold at the Washington Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 21st day of next month, at 12 o'clock of that day. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share be paid by the share-holders in the company to the treasurer, on or before the first day of December next. A Copy, N. SHEPPARD, CLK! tds
NOTICE the subscriber having administered upon the Estate of the late Mr. JOHN HUGHES, sen. of Cumberland and now Mr. who has an account, it is earnestly requested if there be any demands against that Estate, that they may be brought forward on or before the first day of January next, properly authenticated, and receive payment, as I intend to make a division of the residue of that Estate immediately after the said first day of January next, after which this advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim whatsoever. JOHN CUNLIFFE, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Coalpit, Chesterfield county, 16th Oct. 1809. (1J.)
FOR SALE. By Virtue of a Deed of trust, executed on the 15th day of March, 1803, by the late William Nice, in order to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned unto Mr. William Cook, I shall in consequence of the power vested in me as Trustee, on the 17th day of November next, on the premises, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, that valuable and highly improved Tenement on which the said Nice resided—the said sale will be made under the late law, passed on the 31st January, 1809—entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes." EDWARD W. TRENT, Trustee. October 17th, 1809. tds
IN COUNCIL, Oct. 24th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive until the 14th day of next month, for furnishing the following TIMBER, viz:   140 pieces of White Oak Plank, 8 feet long, from ten inches wide, three inches thick.  420 do. do. 20 inches long, 12 by 3    140 do. do. 3 feet long, 4 by 2  140 do. do. 8 feet long, 9 by 3    70 do. do. 4 feet long, 9 by 5  140 Axle Trees, 7 feet long, 7 by 6 of hickory    3360 White Oak spokes, 2 feet 6 inches long, by 2  3360 Willow Oak Felles, 2 feet 4 inches long, by 3    280 Black Gum Naves, 14 inches long, 12 by 12  140 pieces of Hickory, 6 feet long, 4 by 3    210 pieces of Ash, 7 feet long, 2 by 2  Seasoned timber will be preferred.    DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
IN COUNCIL, October 24th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive until the 14th day of next month, for making and putting on the iron work to 30 carriages for six pounders. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council. THE subscriber being licenced to practice the law, will attend the superior and inferior courts for Henrico & the Hustings court of Richmond. Persons trusting business to his management may rely on his best efforts for their interest. His office is in the upper story of the market house in Richmond. N. SHEPPARD, Oct. 23, 1809. 1m
CASH will be given for a good male house servant and female cook. JOSEPH TRENT. Oct. 27th, 1809. tf
FRESH FALL GOODS. ELLIS & ALLAN inform their friends, that the ships Potrectress and Powhatan are arrived, by which they will receive in 6 or 8 days, an extensive assortment of WOOLENS, of the very best qualities, and a general and select collection of other GOODS, suitable for the season, which they will sell very low for cash or to punctilious customers. Richmond, Nov. 1st, 1809. 3
NOTICE. RICHMOND, Nov. 3d, 1809. THE death of Col. Robert Goodwyn, of Southampton, and an appointment by the Governor, with the advice of Council, to succeed him, having devolved on me the command of the fourth regiment of Artillery; and as one of the duties incumbent on the commandant of every regiment of militia in the state, is the appointment of a regimental staff; I have to request that any gentleman, who may heretofore have received a staff appointment from any of my predecessors, (commandants of the 4th regiment of artillery) will be so obliging as to notify me thereof, as soon as it may be convenient, in order that any offices in the staff still remaining vacant in the said regiment, may be filled. I have also to request the commandants of companies, in the said regiment, to be punctilious in making their returns to the commandants of the regiments in which the said companies are raised respectively, according to the general order, issued by the Lieutenant Governor, on the 10th of July last, to be communicated by the commandants of regiments aforesaid, to the said commandants of companies. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Lt. Col. Commandt. 4th Regt. Artillery, and Deputy Adj't. Genl.
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. THE annual meeting of Stockholders will be held at Brooke's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next: Such members as cannot attend in person will, it is expected, appoint their proxies. The undersigned requires to be furnished, so soon as possible, with the necessary evidence of shares sold and purchased, since the last meeting; in order that transfers may be made on the Company's books, and shares duly represented. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, Nov. 3d 1809.
FOR SALE, a TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Cumberland, within a mile of Farmville, containing four hundred acres, not quite half of which is cleared. The remainder is for the most part prime tobacco land, uncommonly well timbered and watered. The cleared land is generally in excellent heart. There are on the tract a commodious framed granary shedded all around and two tobacco houses. The situation is esteemed uncommonly healthy. If not previously sold, it will be offered at public sale, on Friday the first day of December next, in the town of Farmville—where also, the subscriber has for sale an excellent well built small dwelling house with a commodious store house and lumber house adjoining, with good cellars, &c. Mr. EDWARD RADFORD, who will be adjoining the land, will show it to any one disposed to purchase. JOHN RANDOLPH. November 1st, 1809. 6w
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, in a retail store or merchant's counting house, a YOUNG MAN from the country, who will produce satisfactory recommendations. He has some knowledge of business, having been engaged in a retail store, about two years; naturally possessing a sprightly intelligent mind, add to the benefits which consequently result from a good education, there exists no doubt but he is now susceptible of the most rapid improvement. He will make an engagement for one or two years for a small consideration, provided he can obtain an eligible situation. A line addressed to P. W. G. and left at this office, will meet with prompt attention. N. B. He understands Book keeping.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I intend to leave this state this fall. All persons having claims against me either on my own account or as a partner in any mercantile business or on any other account whatsoever, are desired to bring them forward for adjustment, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claims which may be brought against me after my removal. All those indebted to me are requested to make immediate payment, as any further indulgence will not be given. Will be offered for sale, at my house, on the 13th day of October next, on a credit of 12 months on all sums above ten dollars, my stock of Cattle, Hogs, &c, sundry articles of household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Also, my crop of Corn and Fodder. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to secure interest from the date—the interest will be deducted if punctilious payment is made. Francis E. Harris. Powhatan, Sept. 8th, 1809. wtf
NOTICE —Once more, it is hereby requested that those who are indebted to the trustees of the Richmond Academy, do make payment to the subscriber, as the work is now begun, and it is expected that there will be laid from one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand bricks in the walls of the Academy this fall. He has undertaken the collection by agreement with John Brockenbrough and William W. Henning, the other members of the committee, appointed by a board of trustees: Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the collector may have as little trouble as possible in the collection, in order to have money in hand, to carry on so laudable an undertaking. ROBT. MITCHELL. City of Richmond, Sept. 7th, 1809. wtf
THE Subscriber being anxious to discharge his debts, offers for sale, that valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat Creek, containng upwards of 900 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land. For terms apply to WILLIAM MURRAY. Grove Brook, Oct. 12th, 1809.
STOLEN from the subscriber, near Prince Edward court house, in the night of the 22d September, a four year old GELDING, about four feet eight inches high, well formed, in full plight, and handsomely spotted; his mane and tail in their natural state. It is believed his handsome spotted body must attract the notice of those who may see him; I have therefore to request among my friends, the aid of the owners of ferries, to enquire for information; and if any can be obtained from their boatmen to be so good as to advise me by post. FRANCIS WATKINS. Oct. 13.
NOTICE. A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for selling the lands of Samuel Dixon, deceased, lying in the county of Hanover. The object of the said intended sale is to make a more beneficial division of the subject among the subscribers, Mary Rickard, Henry St. John Dixon, George Dixon, Rosanna Dixon and George Dixon, Jr. (who are the only heirs at law of the said Samuel Dixon) than it is believed can otherwise be effected, as the said Samuel Dixon died intestate, and some of the said subscribers are infants, and the said lands not susceptible of an advantageous division. Mary Rickard. Henry St. John Dixon. George Dixon. George Dixon, Junr. } By their near, est friend, and Rosanna Dixon, October 6th, 1809. John Richard wtf
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at wholesale and retail.
CUT NAILS. Wholesale prices Retail prices.    3dy 13 1-2 cents 14 1-2 cents per lb   4 13 14   6 12 13   8 11 12   10 10 1-2 11 1-2   12 10 1-2 11 1-2   20 10 1-2 11 1-2   CUT BRADS.   8dy 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.   SPRIGS.   3dy 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-2 67   6 17 84   WROUGHT NAILS.   6dy 14 15 per lb.   8 13 1-2 14 1-3   10 13 14   12 12 1-2 13 1-2   20 12 13   30 12 13   Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces, Stretchers, and Ox Chains;—Bridle, Collars, Halters, Braces, Surcingles, Buck Bands, Belly Bands, Breeching, Five Buckets, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, 8 9 Ditto plain 8 Suwarrow, 7 Half Boots, 5 Mens calf skin shoes lined & bound 10 6 12 6 Do. side leather, 7 6 8 9 Negro shoes (strong russet) 7 6 8 9 Womens leather shoes, thick soles, 7 6 Do. do. thin, 6 9 1/2 Do. do. slips, 6 9 Do. Morocco do. 6 9 Do. do. ties, 7 6 Girls leather shoes, 4 6 6 9 Boys do. 4 6 7 6 Any of the above articles made to order left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR. Richmond March 22, 1809. 6th July, 1809. The price of Wrought Nails is raised half a cent per pound, by order of the Executive. D. J. B.
WILLIAM WARDLAW, informs his friends that he is receiving by the PROTECTRESS from Liverpool, a large supply of VIALS, WINDOW GLASS, PAIN TS, —also by the POWATAN from London, a general assortment of MEDICINE, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, AQUA FORTIS, &c. Richmond. Nov. 1. (8w.)
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines. INCLUDING   Worm Lozenges,  Ague and Fever    Cough Drops,  Drops,    Restorative Balsam,  Vegetable Lotion,    Hamilton's Elixir,  Alkaline Pills,    Essence and Extract of Mustard,  Hill's Balsam of Honey,    Hahn's Antiphlogistic Pills,  Turlington's Balsam,    Ich Ointment,  Anderson's Pills,    Eye Water,  Antispasmodic or Fit    Eye Salve,  Drops, &c. &c.