Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-11-18 00:00:00

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At a Quarterly Court held
for Prince Edward County, August the 15th, 1808. John Bibb, Complainant, In Chancery, vs. Temple Davis and William Black, Defendants.
THE defendant, Davis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant, Davis, do appear here on the first day of November next and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, F. WATKINS, C. C.
Virginia:
At a Court continued and held for Halifax County, the 24th day of August, 1808. Richard Crews and Susanna his wife, formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs, In Chancery, vs. Abner Vaughan and William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. and the said William Fourqurean, administrator of Ann Murphey, dec. Defendants.
THE defendant, Abner Vaughan, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Vaughan, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and by consent of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, leave is granted the defendant, William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. to file his answer without swearing to the facts therein stated: Whereupon, and upon hearing the bill of the plaintiffs, and the answer of the defendant, Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. It is decreed and ordered , that the said defendant, William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. do retain in his hands, the goods and effects which he hath, belonging to the defendant, Vaughan, until the further order of this court; and it is further ordered, that a copy hereof, be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers, published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D. C. H. C.
Royster & Bohannan,
Have For Sale. at their Store near the Market Bridge, Richmond,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Groceries,
 —AMONG WHICH ARE—  Brown Sugar in hds  Loaf Sugar, in do  Best Green Coffee  Imperial, and Young Hyson TEAS,  Chocolate, by the box  Pimento  Pepper  Ginger  Rice  Mustard  W. I. Rum  Jamaica do  N. England do  Molasses by hhd  Sherry and Malaga Wine  Holland and Country Gin  Spanish Segars by box or retail  Whiskey by the bbl or tierce  French Brandy  Salt by the Sack  A quantity of excellent Lard by the firkin  A large assortment of Iron Castings, every description  An assortment of Stone Ware  Queen's Ware  Soap and Candles by box  Leiper's Snuff  Writing Paper  Wrapping do  Decanters  Tumblers  Wine Glasses  Leading Lines  Bed Cords, &c &c &c 
Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate—which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved paper in town.
It is earnestly requested that those who have long standing accounts, will settle them immediately, as no longer indulgence can be given.
17 June, 1808. wif
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE
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 re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT an application will be made by the President and Directors of the Potomack Company, to the Legislature of Virginia, to pass Acts, to enable the Company to make By Laws, for regulating their concerns, and for the safe transportation of articles which may be brought down the rivers Shenandoah and Potomack, and the branches thereof.
By order, JOS. CARLETON, Treasurer Potomack Company. George Town, District of Columbia, November 8, 1808. 2w
Advertisement.
TO be sold, on Monday next, at the dwelling house of the late Mr. William Price, near Belvedere, all his SLAVES, being 10 in number, and all his Household & Kitchen Furniture, &c. on 60 days credit, for good notes well endorsed, and payable at the bank of this city. For all sums under 20 dollars ready money will be required. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock of that day, and continue until all his personal property shall be sold. Among his slaves is a good carpenter. All persons having claims against the said estate, are requested to make them known to Capt. John F. Price, the agent; and those who owe the estate are desired to make payments to Capt. John F. Price or the subscriber.
Wm. Du. Val. adm'r. of Wm. Price, Nov. 14, 1808. 2w
Fifty Dollars Reward.
WAS taken out of my stable last night, two HORSES, one a chestnut sorrel, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, a natural pacer; the other a bright bay, 5 feet high, a star and snip in his face, one white foot, remarkable gay carriage when in harness. Whoever delivers the said horses or either of them to me, shall receive ten dollars reward, and the above reward on conviction of the thief. Likewise my riding saddle and bridle, about half worn, with heavy plated bit and stirrups. RICHARD ADAMS. Richmond, Nov. 11, 1808. 2t
Notice is hereby given,
That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, by Richard Denny, in behalf of himself and others, to vest in them, certain lands in Montgomery county, belonging to the estate of Capt. James Lang, deceased. Nov. 12, 1808. tma
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
SALEM TOWN MEETING.
Concluded.
Mr. Beckford, one of the overseers of the poor, said, that he thought himself implicated by Mr. Gray's remarks, respecting the distresses of the poor—and said that the overseers had expended 700 dollars for the relief, and if they were not proper objects of distress, the overseers had been guilty of squandering the town's property. Mr. Gray declared he had no such intention as the gentleman had ascribed to him—that he was glad to hear the overseers had made these disbursements; said that the gentlemen overseers and selectmen would do him the justice to acknowledge, that when the embargo was first laid he had desired them to let no family want the necessaries of life; and if means were wanting to procure them, he was ready to the extent of his ability to furnish them. I am, sir, (said Mr. G.) so far from complaining of the explaining of the expending 700 dollars, extra on account of the pressure of the times, that the gentleman has my hearty thanks, and I think the town under obligations to the gentleman for his long and faithful services in the important office of an overseer—but the expenditure of 700 dollars, extraordinary in ten months, was certainly no conclusive evidence of the extreme distress and to the extent that had been represented, and that one of the board of overseers had acknowledged that even part of that sum had been applied, by misrepresentation, where it had not been wanted or was useful.
I have no partiality for the French (said Mr. G.) nor for the English—I love my native country, and in support of its independence and its rights, my whole property shall be expended if required. [Mr. G. went into an able and accurate investigation of the situation of our commerce and neutral rights, and the manner and extent to which they had been injured by the decrees of the belligerents. He showed conclusively that if the embargo were removed, no trade could be carried on beneficially to the country, and that all our present evils resulted from the belligerent decrees. We are sorry that we cannot follow him in his virtuous and luminous examinations on this head. They obtained from him the undissembled gratitude of the town, and proved that he was deeply read in every study connected with our maritime and neutral rights. Never was an effect more electrical than that produced by his decisive statements. It convinced even where it did not convert.]
We are happy to recognize the remarks of captain Joseph White on this occasion. When merchants of sound understanding and respectability appear in the defence of their country's rights and in support of its government, it is an encouragement to men of sound principles, but of less note, to persevere in the way of well doing, and a terror to those who do evil. Capt. White ob-
served, that he had but seldom attended town meetings—but on this occasion he thought it his duty to attend and to oppose the petition—that our rulers would soon be assembled in Congress—that they would carry with them the sentiments, views, and feelings of the people relative to the embargo, and he had no doubt would do that which would appear to them most for the general good—that they would be under better advantages to judge what was proper to be done, after they had heard the result of our foreign negotiations, and the contents of the dispatches which the executive had received, than the town could be at present—that he thought it most proper and safe to leave the subject to Congress, and with their determination he should be entirely satisfied.
Col. Pickman spoke in favor of petitioning at considerable length—and was followed by Mr. Story, with a speech nearly three hours long, which it will be impossible for us to give at length or a sketch, and do him justice. We will however in our next endeavor to give some of the leading ideas which he advanced and enforced with more eloquence than we recollect of hearing before.
At sun-set the question was taken, whether the petition should be presented or not—the result of which was—570 were against petitioning, and 490 in favor of it.—Republican majority 80.
FROM THE BOSTON DEMOCRAT.
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
A plain question of Law, founded on right.
The parliament of Great Britain by their act, bearing date, March 28, in the 48th year of the reign of his most gracious majesty, George III by the grace of God, have granted to his said royal majesty, a specific duty on all merchandise, of American produce, found on board American vessels bound to the empires, kingdoms and states on the continent of Europe. And also have granted to his said majesty another duty, on all goods, wares and merchandise, found on board said American vessels, bound from the ports of the said continent of Europe, to the said United States of America. And in order that the said duties, and imports may be the more effectually collected, and paid; his said majesty has ordered and directed his ships and vessels of every denomination, to send into the ports of the united kingdom, all vessels sailing under American colors, found on the high seas, with merchandise on board, that said just and equitable duties may be paid, or secured; together with the incident charges of light money, pilotage, &c. &c. &c.
Now—if Great Britain has a right to make and enforce the aforesaid just claims, privileges and immunities, have not the 10th congress of the U. States, an equal right to enact a law imposing countervailing duties on all goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia? as well as on all goods, wares and merchandise exported from said province to Great Britain—together with tonnage, light money, &c. &c. &c.?—And the more effectually to levy and collect said just and equitable duties according to law; to appoint collectors, and establish custom houses, in several ports and harbors in the aforesaid provinces, with full power and lawful authority, to levy and collect the said duties, according to several sections of the law of said tenth congress.
The jurists, civilians, judges, justices, generals, colonels, inferior officers, and soldiers—as well as all true Americans, federalists, republicans, monarchists, aristocrats, popes, cardinals, bishops, priests and levites, either in the United States, Europe, Africa or Asia, are called upon to shew cause (if any they have) why said law should not, or ought not to be made, and enacted; and said countervailing duties legally collected and applied to the use of the said United States?
TIT FOR TAT.
Congress.
SENATE, November 11.
Mr. White submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That the President of the United States cause to be laid before the Senate, copies of all the orders and decrees of the belligerent powers of Europe, passed since 1792, affecting the commercial rights of the U. States.
Mr. Hillhouse submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That it is expedient that the act, entitled "An act laying an Embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States;" and the several acts supplementary thereto, be repealed, and that a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill for that purpose.
Mr. Lloyd submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate, a statement, showing the number of vessels which have departed from the United States with permission be-
between the 22d of December, 1807, and the 30th September, 1808; specifying the names of the vessels, and their cargoes, the size of the vessels, the date of their clearances, the ports or places for which they were destined, and the amount authorised to be brought back to the United States in each of such vessels.
The Senate proceeded to consider the motion submitted yesterday, that a committee be appointed to inquire whether any, and if any, what amendments are necessary to the militia laws of the United States, and having agreed to the same,
Ordered, That Mr. Smith of Maryland, Mr. Sumner and Mr. Bradley be the committee.
The following motion was submitted by Mr. Reed for consideration:
Resolved, That in future the Secretary provide for the use of the Senate, Stationary of the manufacture of the United States or of some territory thereof.
The Senate took into consideration the resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Giles, and agreed to the same, as follows:
Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to the several embargo laws, be referred to a select committee, with instructions to examine & report, whether any further measures are now necessary to enforce a due observance thereof during their continuance; and also whether any further modification thereof be expedient at this time, and that such committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That Mr. Giles, Smith of Maryland, Hillhouse, Bradley and Pope, be the committee.
Mr. Mitchell moved an amendment, to insert after the word modification, the words "or a repeal." Mr. M. said his object was to refer the whole subject, and authorize the committee to enquire as well into the expediency of a removal of these laws, as into further provisions for enforcing them, if it should be judged most safe and proper to preserve them in operation. He thought this the most expeditious way of obtaining the opinion of the Senate on that great question, which was the subject of the most anxious solicitude, and on which he wished there might not be a day's nor even an hour's delay.
The motion was not seconded.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, November 10.
MR. ELLIOT'S RESOLUTION.
The following resolution, offered by Mr. Elliot, being under consideration:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to lay before the House of Representatives copies of all instructions which have been transmitted by him to the collectors of the revenue and other officers of the United States, in relation to the execution of the act laying an embargo upon all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and the several acts supplementary and additional thereto.
Mr. Elliot observed that as his sole object was to obtain information, he presumed no objection could be made to the resolution.
Mr. Quincy said it certainly was not his intention to make any objection to the resolution; on the contrary, he was happy that it had been brought forward. His mind had been turned to the same subject, and he suggested to the gentleman from Vermont whether his resolution comprised all the information which might be desirable. Mr. Quincy said, for himself, he should wish to see all the instructions given, not only by the Secretary of the Treasury but by any head of any department, to any civil or military officer, touching the embargo laws.
Mr. Elliot said that all the objects which he had in view would be answered by the resolution as it now stood. The calling for such a mass of matter might delay the production of the part which he wished immediately to obtain.
Mr. Love thought that the calling for these instructions would be an assumption by the legislature of the functions of a department with which they had no connection. Their busi-
ness was to enact laws; the execution of those laws was confided to another department. If there had been an infraction of the constitution or laws by that department, there was a constitutional mode of redress.
Mr. D. R. Williams said, as the resolution went to call for information, he felt solicitous to enlarge its scope by an amendment which he held in his hand. (Mr. Elliot said he had no objection to such an amendment.) Mr. W. said, the gentleman perhaps might not approve of the amendment when he heard it read. It was in these words:—
"Also as far as practicable, the names and places of residence of such persons as have been detected in violating the embargo laws."
Mr. Elliot consented to the amendment. Mr. Dana said, on the general merits of the resolution, having information for its object, he should not suppose that it was so reprehensible as the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Love) seemed to think it. They were placed in an unfortunate situation indeed if they could never ask for information, except they would first accuse some one of the departments of misconduct. He really hoped the gentleman did not wish them to become accusers before they had information on which an accusation could be formed; or to prefer complaints before they knew of what to complain.
Mr. Love said, as he understood the resolution it stood on the broad ground of an enquiry into the manner in which the laws had been executed, and that it was travelling out of their province. He was not opposed to receiving information; but he could not see how jurisdiction on this subject could be assumed by Congress. Would they pass a law declaring void instructions which had been given? No. then no use could be made of information when received, he could not see why it should be required. He wished the gentleman to explain his object.
Mr. Elliot said, the gentleman from Virginia seemed to object to the motion, first, because he wished to hear it diluted on, and secondly, to know the object contemplated by it. Though perhaps not so much in the habit of dilating as the gentleman from Virginia, he would explain his object, and before the subject was dismissed, there would probably be a division on sufficient on it. He hoped, notwithstanding the alarming doctrines of late advanced in regard to motions, that no gentleman would ever rise on this floor to make a motion the object of which he should be ashamed to declare and defend.
A great number of facts (said Mr. E.) have been stated to me from various quarters in relation to the execution of the several embargo laws. Indeed I have collected almost enough to fill a volume, which have left in my mind not a particle of doubt that the constitution and laws have been almost daily violated in the execution of the embargo laws, and sometimes in the most flagrant manner. These facts I will hereafter state to the House. It is not to be presumed, however, because the constitution and the laws have been violated by subordinate officers whether civil or military, that these violations have been authorised by the Executive. I will not presume it; I have no right to do so; nor does the resolution. But I think it very proper that it should be ascertained whether the officers in these violations or supposed violations of the constitution and laws are or have not been authorised by instructions received from superior officers. If, when the information is obtained, it shall appear that the statements which I have received on these subjects are erroneous; that the Executive has not authorised the commission of these violations which have been stated to me; I shall certainly have nothing of which to accuse the Executive. And it shall even appear that the Executive has gone further than he should, it will not follow that it will be either my duty or disposition to move an impeachment. Certainly the Executive officer is liable to errors of judgment; he may have misinterpreted his authority, and thus have led to violations without any corrupt intention. I have stated in the most explicit manner my object. I mean not to impeach the head of the Executive or any other department, for I know not officially where, in any one instance, orders have been issued which amount to a violation of the constitution or law. Although I have not dilated so much as the gentleman perhaps could wish, he must be convinced of the propriety of the motion.
Mr. Love said, since the gentleman had explained his object, he would withdraw his opposition.
Mr. G. W. Campbell wished the resolution to lie on the table till to-morrow to give time for further consideration. He had no objection to calling for information when necessary, though he must say, that had any persons suffered by violations of

the constitution and laws under presence of carrying their effect, they had their remedy in a court of justice against the individual officer perpetrating the offence. When brought to trial, the officer would in defence produce the authority upon which he acted. That authority would be the instructions to which the gentleman alluded which would then properly be subjected to a judicial decision on their constitutionality or legality, and the party injured thus obtain his redress.
The resolution was then, with the consent of Mr. Elliot, ordered to lie on the table.
PETITIONS.
Mr. Porter presented the petition of a number of merchants of Philadelphia praying that the bill giving an extension of credit on revenue bonds be amended so as to include bonds given for duties on goods imported since the passage of that law; and for which it does not provide.—Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Southard presented the petition of Stephen Sayre, praying further compensation for services rendered the United States by negotiation in the north of Europe; which he moved to refer to the committee of claims. The motion was negatived; and on motion of Mr. Holmes, the petition was rejected, without a division.
Mr. Lewis presented the petition of sundry persons in the city of Washington, relative to the subdivision of lots in the city.—Referred to the committee on the district of Columbia.
Several petitions of a private nature were also presented and referred.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
Mr. Jackson, elected from the state of Vermont, vice Nehemiah Knight, deceased, appeared and took his seat.
BRITISH AND FRENCH ORDERS AND DECREES.
Mr. Burwell offered the following resolution.
Resolved , That the President of the U. States be requested to lay before this House copies of the act or acts of the Parliament of Great Britain carrying the orders in council of the 11th November, 1807, into effect; and also an act placing the commerce of America in English ports upon the footing of the most favored nation.
Mr. B. said he had never met with the documents here referred to. He thought it very important that they should be before the House and the nation, that they might know precisely the duties imposed on American commerce; and particularly that they ought to have a copy of the act placing this country on the footing of the most favored nation, that it might be seen, in carrying their own produce to Great Britain, what immense advantage was given to America. If he was not mistaken, such was the advantage that the British merchant might pay double the freight for American produce to be exported in British vessels to England, which an American merchant would, and yet reap double the profit to be made on the same produce, if carried in American vessels. It was in this view he thought the production of these papers important, and to have considerable bearing on the question of our foreign relations, which had been made the order of the day for Monday next.
Mr. G. W. Campbell said he was willing to see all the acts alluded to; but he believed they were so numerous and so contradictory in their nature, that it would require all the skill and ingenuity of the House to discover the extent of their operation or to define what would be the practice under them.
Mr. Burwell's resolution was adopted without a division; but a short time afterwards rescinded, on motion of Mr. Macon, seconded by Mr. Quincy, with the consent of Mr. Burwell, and the following resolution adopted, giving more latitude to the call for papers:
Resolved , That the President of the U. S. be requested to lay before this House copies of all acts, decrees, orders and proclamations affecting the commercial rights of neutral nations, issued or enacted by Great Britain or France, or any other belligerent power since the year 1791; and also an act placing the commerce of America in English ports upon the footing of the most favored nation.
In advocating the above resolution Mr. Quincy expressed his wish to have all these papers, that it might be clearly understood which power had commenced the system of violations of neutral commerce.
In discussing the terms of the resolution Mr. J. G. Jackson took occasion to observe that the precise words were immaterial; for that every edict violated which affected neutral commerce.
Messrs. Burwell and Cutts were appointed a committee to wait on the President with the above resolution.
EMBARGO LAWS.
Mr. J. G. Jackson said, in order to meet the proposition of the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Chittenden) of yesterday, he would offer to the House these resolutions:
Resolved , That provision ought to be made by law for more effectually carrying into execution the several embargo laws.
Resolved , That no vessel shall be allowed to depart from one port to another of the U. S. that does not with her cargo wholly belong to a citizen or citizens of the U. S. and be navigated solely by citizens thereof.
Mr. Jackson said, it was not his purpose now to discuss the propriety of their adoption or the principles contained in them; but he moved their reference to the same committee to whom was referred the resolution for repealing the embargo laws; which was agreed to.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the union, Mr. Macon in the chair.
Mr. Campbell, after observing that it appeared proper that the several subjects contained in the President's message should be referred to the consideration of committees, offered the following resolutions, which were severally agreed to in committee of the whole without a division, and concurred in by the House:
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to our relations with foreign powers, be referred to a select committee.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to fortifications for the security of the seaport towns and harbors, be referred to a select committee.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to our military and naval establishments, be referred to a select committee.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to revising and improving the military system of the U. S. be referred to a select committee.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to the disposition of the surplusage of our revenue to improvements of roads, canals, and rivers be referred to a select committee.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to encouraging and promoting internal manufactures be referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Resolved , That so much of the message of the President of the United States as relates to our finances, be referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
LIGHT HOUSES.
On motion of Mr. Livermore the House came to the following resolution:
Resolved , That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of re-building 2 light houses on Plum Island, at the mouth of Merrimack river, in the state of Massachusetts; and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Elliot then called up his resolution laid on the table yesterday; but a motion for adjournment being made, was carried 53 to 29: the House adjourned till Monday morning, 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14.
Mr. Elliot called up his resolution (for consideration) relative to information from the secretary of the treasury touching instructions given to the collectors of ports respecting the execution of the embargo laws, &c. It was agreed to.
Mr. Marion presented a petition from the company incorporated by law for opening the navigation of the Catawba and Wateree rivers, praying Congress to authorise the secretary of the treasury to subscribe to all their vacant shares, representing the interest which the U. S. have in the improvement of the said navigation, inasmuch as they have arsenals and an armory fixed on the Catawba, between two falls on the greatest shoal of that river. Mr. Marion moved that it be referred to the committee to whom was referred that part of the President's message which relates to the improvements of roads, canals, rivers, &c.
Mr. Randolph having objected to this reference, the petition was, with the assent of Mr. Marion, referred to a special committee of five.
Mr. Newton offered the following resolution, which was agreed to:
Resolved , That the committee appointed on so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to the military and naval establishments, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President of the U. S. to employ such an additional number of seamen, not exceeding 1000, as in his opinion the public service may require, and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newton observed that by law the President could not employ more than 1400 seamen, eleven or 1200 of which are in actual service.
Mr. Burwell, from the committee appointed to wait upon the President to request information respecting the orders, decrees, &c. of the belligerent powers against neutral commerce, reported that the committee had performed that service, and received for answer from the President that it he would comply with the request of the house as soon as possible.
The following resolution was proposed by Mr. Blackledge and adopted:
Resolved , That the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of authorising the President of the U. S. to employ an additional number of revenue cutters, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Mumford proposed the following resolution, which was referred to a committee of the whole house to whom was referred Mr. Chittenden's and other resolutions relative to the embargo:
Resolved , That the act laying an embargo on all the ports and harbors of the U. S. and the several acts supplementary thereto, be repealed so far as to allow the ships and vessels of the U. S. to depart with their cargoes for those countries not subject to the decrees of France, or those subject to the British orders in council.
Mr. Mumford stated his object to be, to open our trade to such parts of the world as were not affected by the decrees and orders of France and G. Britain—such as
China, the Native Ports of India, Barbary, Sweden, Russia, and the free ports in the West Indies.
Mr. Rhea (of Tennessee) submitted the following resolutions, each of which was separately agreed to, and the first was referred to the committee of claims:
Resolved , That every pension or arrearage of pension due, or that may hereafter become due for any officer or soldier of the U. S. and who does not reside in any of the U. States, or the territories thereof, in which there has not been established a commissioner of loans, or in which there may not be any resident attending commissioner of the loans; shall be paid by the secretary of the treasury at the city of Washington, on application of the party interested, conformed to the rules and injunctions provided by law for the payment of pensions or arrearages of pensions by a commissioner of loans.
Resolved , That the committee on public lands do enquire into the expediency of laying off, and describing by certain metes and bounds, a tract of country to which the Indian title has been extinguished, within the limits of Louisiana, and to include all the settlements within the said territory; and of having the said tract of country laid off into townships and sections, half and quarter sections, agreeably to the several laws heretofore made for surveying the public lands of the U. States; and also to enquire into the expediency of granting one quarter of a section to every free male white person who now resides therein, or who will within five years, actually improve and reside thereon.
A variety of petitions were presented, and some old ones were called up and referred to different committees—several resolutions respecting post offices and post roads were submitted and referred to the committee appointed for that purpose. These being of a local nature we have thought it unnecessary to particularize them. The Speaker observing that there was no business before the house, except the Order of the day, (Mr. Chittenden's resolution,) Mr. Chittenden remarked that as application had been made to the President for information which would have considerable influence on the discussions of the house, and as it seemed to be the desire of some gentlemen to wait for that information, he waived the call for the order of the day on his resolution.—Mr. Smilie said there had been a great many committees appointed to transact different business, and if no gentleman was prepared to lay anything before the house, he would move to adjourn.—Mr. Cook moved to print the resolution offered by Mr. Mumford, which was agreed to—When, on motion of Mr. Smilie, the house adjourned.
Mr. Bacon moved in the course of the sitting a resolution tending to provide for franking the President's message and documents laid before Congress on the 8th instant.
SENATE, November 14.
Mr. White called up his resolution (for consideration) relative to information concerning British orders and French decrees, and proposed an amendment to the same, which was objected to by general Bradley, who said he preferred the resolution in its original form; he wished to see all the orders, decrees, and regulations which had been issued since the commencement of the war of the French revolution; he was desirous to ascertain precisely which of the belligerents had begun the present system. Mr. White said he was not tenacious of his amendment; he was willing to adhere to his original resolution; and (Mr. Thurston having read from a newspaper the resolution of Mr. Burwell going to the same object, but which went back to 1791, one year prior to the scope of Mr. White's resolution,) he had no objection to embracing in his resolution the year 1791, which was agreed to. After substituting (on motion of general Bradley) "the requisition to lay" instead of "cause to be laid," the resolution on was passed.
Mr. Lloyd's motion, as stated in our last, was called up by him, and agreed to.
Mr. Reed called up his resolution relative to stationary home manufacture. Mr. Mitchell proposed to amend it by inserting the words "as far as can be procured."
Mr. Reed said he was extremely desirous to give a decided preference to articles of American manufacture, not only as it respected stationary, but with regard to every other species of manufacture. The question on the amendment being taken, it was agreed to.
The question on the motion as amended being put to Mr. Anderson said he preferred the original motion. He wished not that the idea should go abroad to the world that we could not manufacture in this country the materials of writing. We certainly (said Mr. A.) possess patriotism sufficient to use such articles as can be made in this country, though not so handsome as those imported. By giving sufficient encouragement we should soon have them of a quality equal to those of foreign workmanship.
Mr. Reed would agree to the resolution as amended. He would take as much as he could gain of his object. It was agreed to.
The senate was occupied a considerable time this day in executive business, having received a message from the President.
DOCUMENTS.
Accompanying the President's Message of the 8th November, 1808.
Continued.
From the Secretary of State to Mr. Erskine.
Department of State, March 25, 1808.
SIR—Having laid before the President your letter of the 23d of February, explaining the character of certain British orders of council issued in November last, I proceeded to communicate the observations and representations which will manifest to your government the sentiments of the President on so deep a violation of the commerce and rights of the U. S.
These orders interdict to neutral nations or rather to the U. S. now the only commercial nation in a state of neutrality, all commerce with the enemies of G. Britain, now nearly the whole commercial world, with certain exceptions only, and under certain regulations, but too evidently fashioned to the commercial, the manufacturing and the fiscal policy of G. Britain; and on that
account, the more derogatory from the honor and independence of neutral nations.
The orders are the more calculated to excite surprise in the U. S. as they have disregarded the remonstrances conveyed in my letters of the 20th and 29th March, 1807, against another order of council issued on a similar plea, in the month of January, 1807. To those just remonstrances, no answer was indeed ever given; whilst the order has been continued in its pernicious operation against the lawful commerce of the U. S. and we now find added to it others, instituting still more ruinous depredations, without even the addition of any new pretext; and when moreover it is notorious, that the order of January was of a nature greatly to overbalance in its effects any injuries to Great Britain that could be apprehended from the illegal operation of the French decree on which the order was to retaliate, had that decree in its illegal operation been actually applied to the U. S. and been acquiesced in by them.
The last orders, like that of January, proceeded on the most unsubstantial foundation. They assume for fact an acquiescence of the U. S. in an unlawful application to them of the French decree: and they assume for a principle that the right of retaliation accruing to one belligerent against a neutral, through whom an injury is done by another belligerent, is not to have for its measure that of the injury received, but may be exercised in any extent, and under any modifications, which may suit the pleasure of the policy of the complaining party.
The fact, sir, is unequivocally disowned. It is not true that the U. S. have acquiesced in an illegal operation of the French decree; nor is it even true that at the date of the British orders of Nov. 11, a single application of that decree to the commerce of the U. S. on the high seas can be presumed to have been known to the British government.
The French decree in question has two distinct aspects, one clearly importing an intended operation within the territorial limits as a local law; the other apparently importing an intended operation on the high seas.
Under the first aspect, the decree, however otherwise objectionable, cannot be said to have violated the neutrality of the U. S. If the governing powers on the continent of Europe choose to exclude from their ports British property or British productions, or neutral vessels proceeding from British ports, it is an act of sovereignty which the U. S. have no right to controvert. The same sovereignty is exercised by G. Britain at all times, in peace as well as in war, towards her friends as well as her enemies. Her statute book presents a thousand illustrations.
It is only, therefore, under the other aspect of the decree, that it can have violated neutral rights; and this would have resulted from its execution on the high seas, whether on the pretext of a nominal blockade, or with a view to enforce a domestic regulation against foreign vessels, not within the domestic precincts, but under the authority and protection of the law of nations.
Had then the French decree been executed on the high seas against the commerce of the U. S. with G. Britain, and have the U. S. acquiesced in the unlawful and injurious proceeding?
I state, sir, an undeniable authority that the first instance in which that decree was put in force against the neutral rights of the U. S. was that of the Horizon, an American ship bound from G. Britain to L. ma, wrecked within the territorial jurisdiction of France, but condemned under an exposition of the decree extending to the high seas, its operation against neutrals. This judicial decision took place as late as the 16th day of Oct. 1807, and was not officially known to the minister plenipotentiary of the U. S. at Paris, till some time in November. At the date therefore of the first order of G. Britain, no injury whatever had been done to her, through an aggression on the commerce of the U. S. No presumption even had been sufficiently authorised that the express stipulation in the treaty of France with the U. S. would not exempt their commerce at least from the operation of any edict incompatible with them. At the date even of the latter orders of Nov. 11, it appears that the only aggression which had then occurred, was pretty certainly unknown to the British government, and could therefore have had no share in producing this alleged retaliation.
To this fact that the ship Horizon was the first that occurred of an execution of the French decree on the high seas, I am able to add that as late as the 30th of November, no other case had been brought in to the French court of prizes. From accounts which have lately appeared, it is more than probable that unlawful captures by French cruisers have since taken place, but it remains to be known whether they are to be referred to the concurrence of the French government in the judgment pronounced in the case of the Horizon, or not rather to a French decree of the 17th Dec. last professing to be a retaliation on the British orders of Nov. 11.
I state with equal confidence, that at no time have the U. S. acquiesced in violations of their neutral rights injurious to G. Britain, or any other belligerent nation. So far were they, in particular, from acquiescing in the French decree of Nov. 1806, that the moment it was known to their minister at Paris, he called for explanations of its meaning in relation to the U. S. which were favorable, and uncontradicted by the actual operation of the decree; that he steadily watched over the proceedings under it, with a readiness to interpose against any unlawful extension of them to the commerce of the U. S. that no time was lost, after the decree came to the knowledge of the government here, in giving him proper instructions on the subject; that he was equally prompt, on receiving the decision of the court in the case of the Horizon, in presenting to the French government a remonstrance in terms which can never be censured for a defect of energy; and that by the first opportunity after that decision reached the President the particular instructions required by it were forwarded to that minister. Nor is it to be forgotten that previous to the British orders of November, it had been explicitly communicated to the British government by the American minister at London, that explanations uncontradicted by any overt act had been given
to our minister at Paris, which justifies a reliance that the French decree would not be put in force against the U. S. and that the communication was repeated to the British government immediately on the publication of these orders.
What more could have been required on the part of the U. S. to obviate retaliating pretensions of any sort on the part of G. Britain? Retaliations are measures of right in all cases. Where they are to operate through a third and involuntary party, they will never be hastily resorted to by a magnanimous or a just power; which will always allow to the third party its right to discuss the merits of the case, and will never permit itself to enforce its measures, without affording a reasonable time for the use of reasonable means for substituting action of neutral powers, if the first blow levelled through them by one belligerent against another, was to leave them no choice but between the retaliating vengeance of the latter, and an instant declaration of war against the former? Reason revolts against this as the sole alternative. The U. S. could no more be bound to evade the British orders by an immediate war with France, than they were bound to atone for the burning of the French ship of war on the shore of North Carolina, by an immediate resort to arms against G. Britain.
With respect to the principle assumed by the British orders, it is perfectly clear that it could not justify them in the extent given to their operation, if the facts, erroneously assumed, could have been fully sustained.
Retaliation is a specific or equivalent return of injury for injury received; and where it is to operate through the interests of a third party having no voluntary participation in the injury received, the return ought, as already observed, to be inflicted with the most forbearing hand.
(To be continued.)
SALEM, November 8.
We are unhappy to announce the defeat and the disgrace of the republicans at the late election. Not that we attribute anything to the neglect of the firm republicans. They defend the liberties of their country, like Cato, when virtue had lost its authority. In consequence of the success of the opposition we have been deprived of the services of a patriot, whom we refuse to disgrace by a comparison with the man who receives the honors we had in ended for him. We shall severely feel this loss in the district, besides the evils in our affairs arising from a struggle against the constituted authorities in all our elections. But then we must do justice to the opposition. They came out openly. They declared themselves ready to support a man who had been decidedly opposed to the present administration. They offered to their fellow citizens a man who had been charged publicly with the most alarming declarations about the most important part of our constitution. We must meet our fate with resolution. We must neglect no means of diffusing information among the republicans. We must guard against all deceiving appearances. We must not substitute the praise given to men from mere character, and for qualifications for office. We shall always have opportunities to prove the sincerity of our zeal, and the purity of our political principles. And the evils we have deeply to lament in the misplaced confidence of our fellow citizens, we should never endure without just reproach. If we can end like Cato, let us suffer with his glory.
[Register.]
When we find in how many places our own good cause has been triumphant, and the place we are obliged to take, it is not unworthy of our virtue to feel the mortification that we cannot bring our part of the contribution for the general joy. But we are relieved when we find in our deep humiliations, how generously we are provided with assistance from our better situated brethren, and though we can reproach we can reproach ourselves with no neglect; yet we hope that we shall redeem our reputation by works meet for repentance of every error we can with the most sacred scrutiny apprehend.
BALTIMORE, November 8.
AN OCCASIONAL HINT, To the Members of Congress.
Should you decide, Messrs. Legislators, in favour of a Non-Intercourse,—would it not be advisable to provide an exception in favour of such Tories, native or adopted, as may be desirous of removing themselves out of the United States, to the British dominions? Since we would be the gainers by such emigration, ought not the President to be clothed with a discretionary power to permit them to sail when they please, upon their giving bond with approved security, that they will never again set foot on American ground?
November 14.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to the Editor of the American, dated the 11th Nov.
"Next Monday, &c. will be the most important days throughout the session most probably. I shall forward as much of the debate as possible.—The littleasperity and warmth which took place in the debate of yesterday is understood to have originated from the contents of the confidential documents. It is said, that the insults which both Messrs. Pinkney and Armstrong have received in England and France are not only peculiarly offensive & irritating, but as representatives of these states loudly demand the indignation of every citizen. I think there can be no doubt of a total non-intercourse."
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 11.
The following interesting intelligence received last night, from Montpelier, proves Vermont undaunted and incorruptible.
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Extract of a letter dated Montpelier, Nov. 4th, 1808.
The important question of choosing the E- lectors was determined this day at 11 o'clock —when
   His Excellency Israel Smith Majority.     Hon. Jonas Calhoun 12   Hon. John White 8   Hon. Samuel Shepherdson 11   Hon. James Tarbox 10   Gen. William Gahoum 11   Were elected. 9  
We are authorised to say that these gentle- men will all vote for Mr. Madison as Presi- dent.
Francis Malbone, federal, is elected a Sena- tor of the United States for six years ensuing the 3d of March next.
From the New Hampshire Gazette. TRIBUTE TO G. BRITAIN. The editor of the Baltimore Even- ing Post, has published an abstract of the act of the British parliament, pas- sed March 28th, 1808, giving effect to the orders in council, of the 11th Nov. 1807; with a table of the duties, or tribute, to be levied on the cargoes of American vessels, before they can be permitted to proceed to their port of destination on the continent.
According to these duties, it has been calculated that the port of Balti- more alone, would pay an annual tri- bute to the British government of nearly one million five hundred thou- sand dollars!!!
But this is not all.—It seems the articles we are to receive from the ports of the continent must also pay a duty even yet less tolerable, to his Britannic majesty! As, for instance, the article Gin pays one shilling and three pence sterling per gallon, and the tonnage and other charges, on a ship of an ordinary size, will amount to about fifteen hundred dollars!
By the orders, in council be it re- membered, that nearly the whole of Europe is declared in a state of block- ade, and all vessels bound to its ports, must stop at Britain, pay these duties, and obtain his majesty's license to pro- ceed on their voyage, or to be liable to capture and condemnation!! The duty on a cargo of cotton of 1000 bales, of 300lbs. each, which is about the common weight, paying 2d sterl. per lb. in England would amount to the precise sum of 50 000 dollars. The same cargo of cotton at 14 1/2 cents per lb. the average price of fine Louisiana cotton, will not cost a New Orleans 43,500 dollars. Thus the ex- porter would have to pay 6,500 dolls. in London more than the original cost, as a duty for liberty to proceed to the continent!!!
In the name of common sense, we would ask, if Great Britain meant re- ally to retaliate upon France, why does she allow commerce to be carried on directly from her own domin- ions to France upon a payment for a license?—No, her sole object is to tax our commerce as if we were her colony, and to oblige us to trade with Europe only through her ports. If she may thus tax us one dollar, she may a million; and the whole profits of our trade would thus ultimately go to support her revenue. She means to make our trade not worth pursuit, and by bringing her own colonial produce into every market in competition with ours, to undersell us there, and tax us for the liberty of selling. Merchants of America—will ye submit to be- come the "hewers of wood and draw- ers of water" for the government of G. Britain?—Will ye sacrifice the rights of your country and freedom of your commerce?
At a General Assembly of the Most Excellent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia, continued by adjourn- ment and held in the Mason's Hall of Norfolk on the evening of Saturday the 7th day of the 5th month, (May) A. L. 5808—A. M. 2800— and A. C. 1808.
Resolved unanimously, That the E. S. G. Scribe, cause a notification of the establishment of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia to be notified in several of the news- papers of this state, under the direction of the E. S. G. Supreme Grand Officers.
Resolved unanimously, That the Most Reve- rend Supreme Grand High Priest be requested to summon a General Assembly of the Most Ex- cellent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia, to be held in the city of Richmond, in December next, during the sitting or soon after the rising of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. (Extract from the minutes.)
Teste, A. C. Jordan, E. S. G. Scribe.
NORFOLK, May 10, 1808. PURSUANT to the above resolutions, I do hereby give notice, that the M. R. S. G. High Priest, has appointed the morning of Monday the 12th day of December next for holding in Rich- mond, a General Assembly of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia.
It is further notified, that the M. R. S. G. High Priest at Norfolk; the M. E. S. G. Captain of the Host at Staunton, and the E. S. G. Captain Gen- eral, in Richmond, are authorised by the constitu- tion lately adopted, to grant Dispensations for the establishment of other Royal Arch Chapters Teste,
A. C. Jordan, E. S. G. Scribe.
Notice. I INTEND to make application to the next General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia, in order to obtain a divorce. ANN ALRICKS. Loudoun, Oct. 12th, 1808. SW*
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1808.
There is no circumstance which tends to confirm the belief, that Great Britain cal- culates upon our disaffection to the present administration, more than the flattering re- ception with which Aaron Burr has been saluted in that country. It appears that upon his arrival, they dispensed with all those solemnities and qualifications which have been hitherto invariably and rigidly required of every stranger. He was per- mitted to pass without the smallest hin- drance or enquiry, and has already rivet- ted the conviction upon their minds, that the people of this country are extremely dissatisfied, and extremely anxious to over- turn the present system of things. People of America, your virtue is suspected, and the suspicion is the great source of all your injuries and privations. So long as you per- mit this tincture to be thrown upon your cha- racter, you must not expect to enjoy those rights, and that undisturbed tranquility which belong to you. It can no longer be doubted, even by a sceptic, but that there is a British party in this country, more nu- merous and active than you are aware. It is equally true that some of these choice spi- rites are to be found in the highest council of our nation.
Under these circumstances, it is not pro- per that local and unimportant differences should be thrown away, and that every ho- nest man should unite in finding out these horrid monsters, and exposing them to the blasting indignation of the people? It can- not be expected that Great Britain will change the course of policy which she has pursued; it cannot be expected that she will suffer us to carry on our commerce, or that she will forbear from unexampled injury and insolence, so long as she is cheered with the hope of divisions among us, from which she may calculate on becoming the mistress of our citizens, our vessels and our property.
Yes, Fellow-Citizens, if ever there was an awful crisis since our republican birth, it is now before you, and nothing but your virtue can ensure your safety and success
The important documents accompanying the President's Message, are now pu- blishing in the Argus, and shall be completed with the least possible delay. They will diffuse the most ample satis- faction, that our government has acted with great wisdom, and that it never has been unmindful of the real situation of the country. That it has gone to the very utmost mark of mildness and conciliation; and far- ther than this, we venture to say that no American in "heart and sentiment," would consent to have gone. The great question then recurs—WHAT SHALL WE DO? You may have been frightened, Fellow-Citizens, by the insidious cries of the minority-men and the federalists, about heavy taxation in consequence of the sources of our reve- nue being closed by the embargo. But in order to dissipate these fears, it is only ne- cessary to look at the President's Message, from whence we shall learn that our re- ceipts in the treasury of this year, exceed more than two millions those of the last. Extraordinary times and exigencies must be expected by every rational mind, to re- quire extraordinary resources. But it so happens, Fellow-Citizens, and we rejoice in the information, that near eighteen mil- lions were the receipts of the present year. Hence, you will not give way to the idle clamor about oppressive taxation. The continuance of the embargo must be expect- ed to be attended with some little privati- ons; but let those who are so violently op- posed to it, suggest some other remedy, e- qually effective, and less painful in its ope- ration. They will tell us that war is pre- ferable, not because they believe it, but be- cause they wish to frighten us from the stand we have taken, knowing how ex- tremely averse the people are to a war that can afford them little or no benefit, and their enemies every advantage they can wish. There are others who are well a- ware that the proposition in this form will never succeed, and therefore, qualify their wishes by a different expedient, which they are certain will produce the very same re- sult—That of ARMING OUR MERCHANT- MEN. Thus, it is evident, that in no point of view which we can take of this subject, does any other alternative arise, than war or the embargo. By the first, we shall lose our sea-port towns, our shipping, an immense quantity of property, and, per- haps, many thousands of our citizens—we can gain nothing by it, for our conquests would be a poor compensation for the blood of our friends and countrymen, which would be shed in their accomplishment. By the last, to say nothing more, we save all these, and, at the same time, we do most harm to our enemies.
This is the great question for the consi- deration of the people. And if the horrors of war should be averted from us, we trust that their fortitude will never give way to the pressure of the embargo.
The letter of Mr. Canning, the British minister, to Mr. Pinkney, our ambassador, in answer to the President's pacific propo- sition, gives the finishing touch to the pic- ture of oppression and indignity which has been so long exhibited by Great Britain to- wards the United States. In some parti- culars, it is as glaring an insult as ever yet was offered by the government of any coun- try, towards another sovereign and inde- pendent nation, against which no war had been proclaimed.
In this curious document, we are given to understand that his majesty will sacrifice our most precious rights, without hesitatio- n, whenever it is necessary to do so, by way of retaliation on his enemies; and that if we are displeased with this, we must look to Bonaparte as the first aggressor, for sa- tisfaction. The measures of our govern- ment are sneeringly described, as more op- pressive, even than the British orders of council, to the very people for whom it is administered, and by whom it is still most warmly approved. The government and the people of the United States, are, indeed,
studiously separated, throughout this pre- cious epistle, and the latter constantly pre- tend to be set in array against the former. His majesty is so kind, and so conciliatory, and all of a sudden, feels so much food- ness for his quondam rebellious subjects in America, that he declares it would give him great pleasure, to contribute any thing in his power, to take off the embargo, (not as a measure any way disagreeable to himself or his present subjects,) but for the sake of relieving the good people of the Uni- ted States from its inconvenient restrictions! How gracious and how benign, is this in the beloved king of the tories! and how great ought to be our gratitude for his generous wishes, and benevolent intentions towards us! His condescension is so ami- able, and his disinterestedness so excessive that he plunders and oppresses us, not for his own sake, but to wean us from our fool- ish attachment to republicanism, and he only desires again to rule over us, in order that under his paternal govern't, we may reach the highest pinnacle of prosperity.
He tells us, however, that an arrange- ment, by which this terrible embargo might be removed, cannot be made in the present conjuncture; by which it is evident, he means to insinuate, that nothing can be done until our present republican administration shall have been abolished, and a knot of ac- commodating federalists put into its place; a consummation, which, no doubt is expec- ted, and most devoutly prayed for by secre- tary Canning, by king George, and all his placemen. With men of their own stamp, they would treat, and come to a settlement of differences, on their own terms; but with such stiff-necked and obstinate ene- mies of slavery and tribute, as J. fferson and Madison , it is not practicable for them to make any bargain.
The proud and lofty style in which Mr. Canning speaks of the resolute resistance of Great Britain, to the powerful combina- tion against her, has, indeed, an appear- ance of magnanimity; but he seems to make his boast a little prematurely, since that com- bination is certainly not broken to pieces, as he pretends, nor the power of Napoleon in the least diminished; though it is true that his villainy is, perhaps, equal to that of the British king and his ministry, (more than which need not be said,) and it is also true, that he has not yet conquered Spain.
The haughty tone at present assumed by the minister is plainly occasioned by his hopes of success in that quarter: but even a free trade with the whole of Spain would make the British merchants a poor com- pensation for the loss of that of the U. S. of America, which will soon in all probabi- lity, be cut off, and may be lost to them for- ever.
If the measure of a COMPLETE NON IN- TERCOURSE with Great Britain should be adopted by congress, it may with safety be asserted that the prodigious increase of A- merican manufactures, and the prevailing interests of the multitude of persons who would soon be concerned in them, would pre- vent that intercourse from ever being re- newed; at any rate, on its former footing. The vanity and audacity of his majesty, and his toad-eaters and sycophants, will then be brought low, and he will be glad to send pompous embassies to this country, for the purpose of humbly begging permission to trade, as some short time since, he did to Kien Long, the sagacious Emperor of Chi- na, who was too wise to have any thing to say to him, and sent his ambassador back with very little ceremony.
It is time for the tenants of that arrogant Island to know the limits of their power, and to be compelled by their own necessi- ties to treat a great continent, in the pos- session of a brave and patriotic people, with more respect. The just indignation of that people is now fully roused; and their inso- lent enemies will soon feel its effects.
His Britannic Majesty's hopes that his friends the Federalists will shortly get into power seem to be rather remote at present, from their accomplishment. It is now known that the votes of Vermont will be for his arch foe Manson , and those of New York, we firmly believe will go the same way. Every American who is not besotted with Toryism, (& of these thank Heaven, there are but few,) cannot fail to unite in detecting the hypocritical cant of his majesty and his secretary Canning; and all must agree in their conscience (tho' some will not own it,) that the President has been in- fluenced, in this conduct towards Great Bri- tain, by a sincere desire of peace. Some may be of opinion, perhaps, that he offered more than he ought, consistently with the dignity of the United States: but no body can now credit the ridiculous story of French intrigue, and of Bonaparte's dictating the measures of our government: a story which, (notwithstanding the Federal outcry,) very few, even of that party, were ever so weak as to believe. And, as to national dignity, the President wisely con- sidered that the code of false honor, which is worshipped by Duellists, ought to form no part of the law of nations—that peace was too great a blessing, particularly to a young and rapidly thriving country like the U States, to be wantonly thrown away; and that it was better, if we must go to war, to convince all the world of the justice of our cause by the moderation of our demands.
The cup of reconciliation is now thoroughly exhausted; and War or a total Non-Intercourse must be the next resort. Of these, the latter we conceive is preferable in every point of view.
We have ascertained from a source of unquestionable reliance, that Burr has not only wormed himself into the British Ca- binet, but has also induced the SPANISH COMMISSIONERS to believe, that the purchase of Louisiana was entirely a fraud, and that we have no possible claim to it. What course, then, may we expect the im- mortalised Spanish patriots to pursue? Is it not probable, that at the instigation of Burr and the British ministry, that the Span- iards will send Commissioners to this country, to have their independence recogni- zed, and, perhaps, to offer some insult- ing proposition in regard to Louisiana.
If these conjectures should turn out to be the case, ought they to be received?
It is false, that "French Influence has arisen to a monstrous height among us." France has no chance of influencing us— There are few Frenchmen among us— and the language, habits and pursuits of those few are so different from those of Americans, that they rather prejudice us
against France than bias us in her favor! But on the contrary, Britain fills our coun- try full of her merchants, factors, agents, riders, and spies—we speak her language, read her books, copy her laws, ape her fashions, follow her customs, and by these and similar means, she acquires so great an influence in our country, that thousands are to be found more British than Am- erican!—thousands who will support the British government in every thing wrong, and oppose the American government in every thing right!!!—
(Tren: True American)
VOTES for ELECTORS of PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT of the United States, taken from OFFICIAL RETURNS made to the EXECUTIVE.
>    Madison Monroe Pinkney   Ticket. Ticket. Ticket.     City of Richmond, 110 70 1   Henrico, 238 29 0   Chesterfield, 327 21 1   Amelia, 187 5 0   Prince George, 162 5 0   King William, 123 24 0   Goochland, 192 42 0   Prince William, 137 24 6   Brunswick, 291 00 0   Powhatan, 152 30 0   Stafford, 118 5 0   Nansemond, 125 25 0   Culpeper, 271 52 1   Northumberland, 233 31 0   Richmond County, 127 63 0   Surry, 124 23 0   King George, 87 00 28   Fairfax, 136 3 58   Charles City, 65 42 8   Norfolk Borough, 202 248 2   Williamsburg, 19 17 3   Elizabeth City, 69 27 0   Nelson, 157 30 0   Spottsylvania, 211 41 0   Charles City, 93 7 3   Ha-ver, 206 20 1   Isle of Wight, 218 35 0   Princess Anne, 30 148 0   Rockbridge, 173 00 77   Albemarle, 431 75 0  New Kent, 60 52 0   Warwick, 17 39 0   Mecklenburg, 245 20 0   Louisa, 302 4 0   Essex, 154 42 0   Hampshire, 124 1 53   Dinwiddie, 303 5 0   Fauquier, 177 8 24   Caroline, 209 44 0   Frederick, 297 116 4   Jefferson, 110 45 62   Prince Edward, 200 41 0   Loudoun, 87 124 0   York, 68 14 0   Gloucester, 180 37 1   Botetourt, 97 29 0   Montgomery, 83 10 0   Charlotte, 298 72 1   Campbell, 168 9 42   Pittsylvania, 245 7 0   Northington, 9 121 0   Buckingham, 305 20 0   Madison, 186 09 2   Orange, 293 2 0   Amherst, 202 10 0   Lunenburg, 119 1 0   Sussex, 143 32 0   Nottoway, 121 13 0   Southampton, 78 53 0  
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
In Essex South district, Pickman the fe- deral candidate for congress, has a majori- ty of 233 over Kilham, republican. On this event, the Essex Register says "we shall briefly observe that the federalists made use of every mean and contemptible art in their power to carry their election; such as bribery, corruption and falsehood. We blush that we have among us, men who are capable of descending to such means."
In Essex North District, Livermore federal is re-elected. In Suffolk, Josiah Quincy (federal) is chosen again. Norfolk and Middlesex have republican represen- tatives with unusual majorities. We ex- pect, with sorrow, the prevalence of British influence in Massachusetts to preponderate, but the delusion will be short and transito- ry.
The Albany Register gives us the following list of Presidential electors for that state, chosen by the legisla- ture, with the number of votes for each; but does not furnish us with the opposition ticket. We suspect from the characters of the gentlemen cho- sen, that the republicans have general- ly united in the support of Madison —and that the feds have brought for- ward men who would support Pinkney & King in preference to Monroe and Clinton.—American.
New-York Electors for President and Vice President.
John W. Scaman, Henry Rutgers, John Garretson, Ebenezer White, Jo- nathan Rouse, and Hugh Jamison had each 65 votes—and Henry Hunting- ton, Ambrose Spencer, Thomas Law- rence, James Tallmadge, Micajah Pettit, Henry Yates, Jun. Benjamin Mooers, Adam L. Vroman, Thomas Shankland, William Hallock, Russell Atwater, Joseph Simonds, and Mat- thew Carpenter had each 64 votes. —
Upon the above election the New York, Public Advertiser observes;
We caution our friends in other states against the gross and wanton falsehoods published in the Citizen in relation to the presidential electors chosen by this state. The object of those misrepresentations, is more than suspected by us; and it would be a source of deep regret, if the republi- cans in other parts of the union should permit themselves to be duped by so shallow a device. We confidently state upon the best and most unques- tionable authority, that of the electors
of this state, at least twelve are firm, decided, and active friends of the Washington nomination."
We have received part of the docu- ments accompanying the president's message, which we shall commence publishing on Monday or Tuesday; upon a cursory glance at them, we anticipate a full conviction in the breast of every man who has the least pretension to honesty or honor, that a total excision of European intercourse will be the most wise and consistent policy for the United States; the pub- lic duplicity and private insolence and contumely of Canning & Co. are be- yond all former example in the an- nals of the universe. The popes, in the 11th century, never treated their vassals with such abject insult as the British courtiers treat these indepen- dent states.—Aurora.
At a Court of Quarterly
Session, held for Cumberland county, the 27th day of October, 1808.
John Anderson, Plain iff AGAINST James Holland and John Holland, Defendants THIS day came the plain iff by his attorney, and the defendant James not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appear- ing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant James, do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the plain- iff's bill, and that a copy of this order be publish- ed in some newspaper printed in the city of Rich- mond for three months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this court.
A copy—Teste, Miller Woolson, Jr. D. C. C. C.
THE SALE OF THE Falling Garden Lots
Will be resumed on the 22d of this month.
WILL be offered for sale, on the premi- ses, on the 22d inst. the most valu- ble UNIMPROVED LOTS in a garden. Also, ONE IMPROVED LOT, with a large LUMBER HOUSE on it, capable of holding from 2 to 300 hogsheads of tobacco; the vendue to begin at ten o'clock, on the lots on Locust Street, nearest to James Brown's auction store. They will be sold on the same terms as those disposed of on the 8th inst.—one fourth cash, the balance in three annual payments.
JAMES LOWNES. 11th month 17th, 1808. 2
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of September, a bright mulatto girl named AGNESS, about 12 or 13 years old, lisp a little in most of her words, general- ly smiles when spoken to, has a

Will be for Rent THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN Tavern The White Chimneys, IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road. Attached to the tavern is a convenient store-house—the stand for a merchant excellent for terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Boaler in Richmond. July 27, 1808. oaff
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company. Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808. tf
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements. For farther particulars apply to Reuben M. Garuett, or to Carter Wood, Mount Comfort. June 1, 1808. tf
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. tf
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, 1808. tf
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808. tf
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Granland, where he intends carrying on the Book-binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent backs. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23. tf
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Hill Box by Pantaloon. Also, a FILLY, 3 years old, by Precipitate, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is untried, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. tf
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF A. BURR, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale. Sept. 27. 6w
Notice. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the land whereof John McMurry died seized, may be sold for the payment of his just debts. Wm. OVERTON, Adm'r. of John McMurry Charlotte, Oct. 12, 1808. 2m
To Rent, THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richard & Co's. office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately. JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (tf)
Notice. THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorising the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808. tf
Land For Sale. THE subscriber offers for SALE, the TRACT OF LAND, on which he now resides, lying on Ward's fork, about two miles from its junction with Roan Oak, four miles from Charlotte courthouse, and containing 300 acres, about 120 of which is cleared and inclosed with good fencing. The improvements are a good dwelling house, with 2 brick chimneys, a grist mill with 2 pair of stone, and a saw mill, on a stream which has never been known, in the driest summers, to fail furnishing water sufficient to supply the above mills. Also, a good granary, and all other necessary houses. The soil of the above land is adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. Should I not meet with a purchaser before the 6th day of Dec. next, I propose offering the above land for sale (on the next day, being the 7th day of December) to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months. Also all my household and kitchen FURNITURE CORN, PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NEGROES. Twelve months credit will be given on all sums above 9 dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. John W. Williamson. Charlotte, 4th Oct. 1808. 6w
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 rich 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, 1808. tf
Notice. FOR LEASE OR SALE, A House with 6 rooms, Well finished, with the necessary offices, and a new garden paled in, situated about 7 miles from Manchester, on the turnpike road, and a good stand for a tavern. With the tenement may be had 100 acres of land adjoining, nearly the whole of which is in timber. Should a person of good character, well qualified for a publican, apply, I would prefer a lease of the premises—and as an encouragement to such an one, I would let it go cheap, or I would sell the same. The terms will be made known, in either case, on application to the subscriber, near the same. William Sowell. Chesterfield county, Oct. 20th, 1808. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the grocer, dozen or single, The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1809: Being the first after Bissextille or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia. Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. *** A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, &c. FOR SALE. PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Benjamin Toler, WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on Tuesday the 20th day of December next, if fair, if no, the next fair day, (and continue from day to day until all are sold) on the premises, that valuable Tract of Land, In Caroline county, called the GOOSE PONDS, lying immediately on Pamunkey river, containing 842 Acres, more or less. The quality of the land, the buildings, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to purchase; a crop of wheat is sown thereon, and immediate possession will be given—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and the balance at the expiration of twelve months, to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land, with a bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—Also, at the same time and place, will be sold, about 16 Likely Negroes, Among which is a valuable blacksmith—the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Fodder, &c. for which twelve months credit will be given, for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash.—And on Tuesday the sixth day of the same month, WILL BE SOLD, in Hanover Town, on the premises, the House and Lot, In good repair, whereon Dr. Christie at present resides, for which twelve months credit will be allowed, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Possession may be had on the first day of January, 1809.—Bond creditors may find it to their interest to attend those sales. Matthew Toler, Administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin Toler, decd. Hanover, October 31, 1808. tds
Notice. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for the establishment of a town at Buckingham Courthouse. 4w Oct. 10, 1808.
Notice. NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, to alter the Scite fixed on by the commissioners for the public buildings in the county of Nelson. October 17th, 1808. tmA.
5 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in the lower part of Buckingham, on the 29th Sept. a mulatto man named BOB (Black Smith by trade.) He is a very light mulatto, wears his hair tied, has thick lips large and mouth, & is 5 feet 7 inches high; was well dressed, with black hat, large blue surtout coat, lined with red flannel, oznaburgs shirt, check trowsers, and shoes and stockings. It is supposed he has made his way to Richmond, as he has some relations living in that city—The above reward will be paid on any one securing him, so that the owner gets him. Moncrieffe Hill, Adm'r to Robert Hill, dec. or Charles Oakley. New Canton, Oct. 1808. 1m
Notice. IN pursuance to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Archibald C. Randolph, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale, at Jefferson, on the 23rd of December next, one MULATTO GIRL, named Priscilla, for cash, which after defraying the expenses of said trust, and the debt specified, the residue if any, to be returned as the law directs. ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee. Powhatan, Oct. 20th, 1808. tds
20 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, the 1st August, a Negro Fellow EDMUND, who has a pretty general acquaintance, and well known inclined to be of a yellowish complexion, has a slight scar on one of his cheeks, 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a tolerable stout, active, bony fellow, slop shouldered, his mouth and lips are large and prominent; he is accustomed to the management of young horses, and is a carriage driver. He was purchased out of Page's estate, near Hanover Town, 10 or 11 years ago—previous to that period, he had been hired by Paul Thiman, dec. and used to train horses. It is conjectured he is gone to that part of the country—He is well acquainted in Richmond and Manchester. I will give Twenty Dollars for his delivery, or Ten for lodging him in any jail, besides what the law allows. ED: DILLON. Prince Edward, 24th Oct. 1808. 2m
Public Notice IS hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that in future, John S. Lee, of Goochland county, is ALONE authorised to settle and transact all and every kind of business, relative to the estate of William Lee deceased. WM. KENDALL LEE, } Admins. JOHN S. LEE, } Executors. November 1st, 1808. w4p
TO BE RENTED FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, THE valuable plantation in the County of Mecklenburg, known by the name of RICHLAND, Containing 1019 Acres, of which 125 are low grounds, of excellent quality.—The high lands also are generally fertile, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, tobacco, and wheat. The dwelling house, which stands in a high and healthy situation, commanding a beautiful prospect of the river Roanoke, is large and commodious, with all necessary out-houses for a genteel family. The plantation is in good order, and furnished with a spacious granary, and tobacco-barns, sufficient to cure a good crop for 12 or 16 hands. Also to be rented, for the same time, a plantation adjoining RICHLAND, on Roanoke river, and Little Creek, (being the place whereon John Robinson formerly lived,) containing 164 Acres of Land, generally good, and having upon it convenient houses for an overseer and negroes, and for the reception of corn and tobacco. The premises will be shown by Erasmus Kenon, now living at Richland, and terms of lease made known on application to the subscriber. Possession to be delivered on the first day of January next. WM. MUNFORD Richmond, Sept. 29th, 1808. wtf
At Private Sale, AT MYERS'S AUCTION STORE. JUST RECEIVED, 4 Bales Kendal Cottons 3 Bales blue & white mixed Kerseys 3 Bales Half Thick, assorted—white, blue, green & mixed 2 Bales Welsh Pans—white & blue 3 Bales Coatings—blue & red 5 Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats—And an additional supply of the best Dutch Bolting Cloths. ALSO, IN STORE, Prime Muscovado Sugars, in hds. and barrels, Loaf Sugar, old Madeira Wine, Molasses, a quantity of Gin Casks and Demijohns. Oct 14th, 1808. wtf
THE annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next.—Special matters of business important to the interest of the company require a full meeting; hence it is expected, that such members as cannot attend in person will appoint deputies to act for them. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Nov 7, 1808. tdm
A Tutor Wanted. A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who understands the Latin and English languages grammatically, and who unites therewith a competent knowledge of Arithmetic, Geography and the Mathematics, will meet with encouragement on application to the subscribers. To such a character, coming well recommended, a liberal salary will be given by Joseph Carter, and Joseph Carter, Jr. Coroloman, Lancaster county. } October 29, 1808. 4w
Fifa & Casa Executions, Not sale at this office.
Notice. WE, the proprietors of what is called Martin's Swamp, on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, hereby warn all persons from hunting, fowling, fishing or entering the said Swamp, from and after the date of this notice, as we are determined to put the utmost rigor of the law in force against all such persons as shall hereafter offend, or enter the said Swamp, without being legally authorised by the proprietors, or some one of them, under hand and seal. Robert Watkins, Bowler Cocke, Thos. Stratten, Proprietors of what is called Martin's Swamp. Chesterfield, Nov. 4, 1808. 4w
WANTED as a HOUSE KEEPER, in a large family, a discreet, industrious WOMAN. To one who can come well recommended as such, very liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. November 1st, 1808. 3w
NOW IN THE PRESS, The Virginian Orator, BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF Patriotic Poems, Oration and Dramatic Scenes, Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American. *** Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. w2m
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, That on the thirtieth day of May, in the thirty second year of the Independence of the U. States of America, Thomas E. Birch of the said District, hath deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit: "The Virginian Orator, being a variety of original and selected Poems, Oration and Dramatic scenes, to improve the American Youth, in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Ges-ture," In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. States, intitled "An Act, for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
LANDING From the Schooner Richmond, at Lester's new Wharf, 23 Crates Earthenware, 25 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 11 Hds. Green Coffee, and 9 Bales Woolens IN STORE. 100 Bags Salt, 15 Hds. Molasses, 10 Tierces Green Coffee, 6 Qr. Casks Sherry, 3 Pipes Gin, 50 Boxes Segars, 8 Bales Race Ginger, Sunching Hyson Skin, } TEAS. Young Hyson FOR SALE by Geo. Watt. Richmond, 1st Nov. 1808.
FOR SALE Twenty-five Tons Sweden and American Iron, Eighty Bundles Nail Rods, Eighty Kegs Paint, white, red and yellow, Twenty-five Boxes Window glass, 10, 12, American and English Powder, Spanish Indigo, Pipes by the Box, Sweet Oil by the Box and Retail, A few Sacks Salt, Shot of all sizes, with our usual assortment of GROCERIES, &c. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, Nov. 3d, 1808. 2m
Furniture, the crop of Corn and Fodder, and a quantity of very good Hay, together with the stock of Horses, Cattle and Hogs; also six Negroes, viz. A man and a woman four children. For all sums under ten dollars cash will be required. All those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have any claims against the said estate are requested to bring them forward by the day of sale, properly authenticated. A BASS, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Nov 7, 1808. 3wp
MANCHESTER Turnpike Company. THE annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next.—Special matters of business important to the interest of the company require a full meeting; hence it is expected, that such members as cannot attend in person will appoint deputies to act for them. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Nov 7, 1808. tdm
A Tutor Wanted. A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who understands the Latin and English languages grammatically, and who unites therewith a competent knowledge of Arithmetic, Geography and the Mathematics, will meet with encouragement on application to the subscribers. To such a character, coming well recommended, a liberal salary will be given by Joseph Carter, and Joseph Carter, Jr. Coroloman, Lancaster county. } October 29, 1808. 4w
Fifa & Casa Executions, Not sale at this office.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND, THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE Revised Code, (Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5.00 to non-subscribers $6.) BEING A COLLECTION OF ALL SUCH ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801: TO WHICH ARE ADDED APPENDICES, CONTAINING A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies, Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Titles of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges, A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisals of 1794, and 1803, Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters, Laws establishing ferries, Laws concerning the public guard, Titles of private and local acts—And A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven. 100 Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW: he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. w3m*
NICHOLAS HALLAM, (NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN.) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equally good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarter ter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and sole leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling BACON. The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808. 1awtf
Mr. William Thompson, SIR, PLEASE to take notice, that I shall, at Isham Ball's Tavern, in the county of Powhatan, on Thursday the first day of December next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon, and six o'clock in the afternoon, and will continue from day to day, between the said hours, until the whole are taken, proceed to take the depositions of Robert Cox and others, to be read as evidence in a suit now depending, in the county court of Lunenburg, wherein you are plaintiff, and myself and Josiah Thompson are defendants—at which time and place you may attend if you please. Sarah Thompson. Powhatan, Oct. 20, 1808. w4t*
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by E. Gibbon, 8 vols. The Life of Gen. Geo. Washington, by Dr. Ramsay M.D. The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic, by Adam Ferguson, 3 volumes. The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. The Travels of Anacharsis, 4 vols. Hening's New Virginia Justice. Amphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.
JUST RECEIVED, Part 2d of vol. 9th—or No. 18 of Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia. *** Subscribers to the above work are requested to apply for their books. Subscription still open.