The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-08-12 00:00:00

PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, AT THE POST-OFFICE, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE THREE NO'S OF "ONE OF THE PEOPLE." (In a small Pamphlet.) JULY 22, 1808.
STRAYED from the commons near this city, a large bob tailed BAY HORSE about 8 years old, branded on his near thigh D. G. Also, a switch tailed BAY MARE about 4 years old, with a sore back. Whoever will give information of both or either of them, shall be liberally rewarded by CHAS. SPENCER. Richmond, August 9.
AT the request of a number of the private members composing Capt. Harry Heth's Troop of Cavalry, a full meeting of the non-commissioned officers and privates of said Troop, is earnestly solicited at Wm. Langford's Tavern, on Saturday the 13th inst. at 11 o'clock, on business of great moment.
R. GRAHAM, Seregt. N. B. 'Tis expected all the members will appear in uniform. August 9. (2t)
HAMPTON ACADEMY.—In consequence of a vacancy having occurred in this Seminary, a PROFESSOR of the Languages, Mathematics and the most important branches of polite literature is immediately required, to act as President of the institution. A gentleman thus capacitated, of good moral character, in addition to the salary attached to the office, will be accommodated with a spacious two story brick house and every necessary out house for the convenience of a family, situated on an extensive well enclosed lot, in a healthy, pleasant and retired part of the town. The state of the Academy renders it necessary that this vacancy should be filled as soon as possible.
By authority of the board of trustees, THOS: JONES, junr. ROBT: ARMISTEAD, CHAS: K. MALLORY. (ep8w) Hampton, August 5.
TAVERN LEASE FOR SALE.—The subscriber being about to remove to the Indian Queen Tavern in Baltimore, offers for sale, on advantageous terms, the lease of the house he now occupies, having eight years, from the first of December next, to run; which for convenience, it is believed, is excelled by none in the United States, and from the proximity to the seat of government, and the direct communication which will be opened between the city and Alexandria by the bridge across the Potomac and the Turnpike road, bids fair to become one of the best stands for business in the country, as the distance to the capitol over the bridge will be only about seven miles. With the LEASE will be sold, if wanted, the whole of the FURNITURE as it now stands, together with a large stock of WINE & LIQUOR. There is a vacant Lot on the corner of Cameron and Pitt-streets, adjoining the stables, attached to the house, (which renders it particularly commodious, as by that means the property fronts on three streets) which will be sold in fee simple, or leased for the remainder of the time.
A handsome Lot of Ground, in the centre of the square between King and Cameron streets, and fronting on Washington and Columbus streets, 107 feet, with a public alley on one side, and an open space that cannot be built on the other. For a public situation it is unequalled by any property in Alexandria.
Also, A Lot of Ground at the west end, about half a mile from town and fronting on the Little River Turnpike Road, 85 feet, running back 250 feet, more or less. There are improvements on the property adjoining it on each side.
A handsome Lot of Ground on the George Town Road, about half a mile from town, is a very beautiful situation, containing two acres.
A handsome Square of Ground, on Washington and Columbus streets, within one quarter of a mile of town, well enclosed with a post and rail fence, containing something less than two acres.
A half acre Lot on the commons, about the same distance as the last mentioned. Also, My interest in the lease of a FARM, containing between one and two hundred acres, adjoining the town of Alexandria, in a high state of cultivation, and enclosed with a new post and rail fence, (in one of the enclosures is the Alexandria Jockey Club Race Course) with a large crop of OATS & HAY, which will be sold in the stack or otherwise; two Waggons, four Carts, eight Ploughs, two Double Harrows, a large and elegant Roller, all of the best construction, six good farm Horses, and every other article that can be wanted for a well managed farm; together with 12 choice milch Cows, a fine buffalo Bull, forty head of Sheep, about fifty head of Hogs of the very best breed that could be procured. Also, some very valuable SLAVES, if they also be wanted for the Farm.
Also, The two Lines of STAGES between George Town and Alexandria, with a light Hack and four Horses.
NOTICE. All persons having claims against me are requested to bring them forward, for settlement; and all persons indebted are desired to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can be given, my intended removal rendering it necessary that a full adjustment of all accounts should take place. JOHN GADSBY. August 5. (6t)
BANK NOTES, as below described, were put into the post office at this place on 27th May last, enclosed in a letter addressed to Messrs John Warder and Sons, Philadelphia, and which letter has never been received; it is therefore apprehended that the BANK NOTES may have fallen into improper hands; and should such appear in circulation, we earnestly request that they may be stopped. Any satisfactory information regarding them will be thankfully received, and if required, liberally rewarded. BUCHANAN & POLLOCK. Petersburg, July 5. (1f)
Table with 4 columns: Bank, No., Date, Amount. Lists various bank notes from Petersburg, including amounts like $100, $100, $100, $100, $100, $100, $100, $100.
CASH given for WHEAT, by WHITE & SHELTON. July 22.
NOTICE.—Whereas Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1808, and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee, for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee, subsequent to the execution of said trust, as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed) consisting of some Lots in the city of Richmond, together with all his bonds, notes and accounts.—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs, or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit, debt or demand of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorized to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors.
A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifest such a disposition. And whereas it is stipulated by the contracting parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto, now be it understood, that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their rateable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts; otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he, the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the same James Fisher. EDWARD W. TRENT. (1f) August 5, 1808.
TO MR. WILLIAM GREGORY, WHO MARRIED FANNY BOSWELL, DAUGHTER OF P BOSWELL, DEC'D. SIR.—As your residence is at present unknown to me, I embrace this offer of a public print, to request your address—either from you, your wife, children, relatives or friends.—Your speedy attention to this will fully remunerate you for the trouble. I am, Sir, yours, &c. THOS. BURLING. Richmond, August 2, 1808.
VINEGAR.—A few casks of good Pickling and Table Vinegar, FOR SALE BY D. J. BURR. July 5. (2m)
NOTICE.—By virtue of two Deeds of Trust from Solomon Marks to the subscriber, one dated the 28th day of August 1807, and recorded in the District Court of Richmond, on the 1st day of April 1808.—The other dated the 15th day of January 1808, and recorded in the Court of Hustings of the City of Richmond, on the 11th July 1808; made to secure the payment of money, due from the said Solomon Marks to Simpson Morris—Will be exposed to sale, at Auction for ready money, in the Main-street of the City of Richmond, before the front door of the house now occupied by Edward Wanton, on Saturday the 13th day of the present month, all that tenement now in the occupation of the said Edward Wanton on the Main-street of the City of Richmond, being the whole of that tenement or piece of ground which was conveyed by deed bearing date the 24th day of August 1799, to the said Solomon Marks by Watson Scott, Robert Donaldson and Sarah his wife, which deed is of record in the Court of Hustings of the City of Richmond. CHARLES COPLAND, Trustee. August 5, 1808.
THE sale of the above Property advertised by Charles Copland, Trustee, for a debt due Simpson Morris (in America) alias Solomon Mordecai (in Europe,) will be postponed for sufficient reasons. SOLOMON MARKS. August 5, 1808.
CHARLES MUNNS (late assistant teacher at Mr. Oswald's) will open SCHOOL at the dwelling of Mr. Shields adjoining the Bank, THIS DAY, for the education of youth of both sexes. Terms of Tuition.—Instruction in the French Language, Geography, English Grammar, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 10 dollars a quarter, the one half payable in advance. If any scholar does not learn French, he pays only 8 dollars per quarter; if any, also, will not learn English Grammar and Geography, 6 dollars payable as before. No charge on the scholars entering: no charge for fuel, and separate rooms for the pupils of both sexes. An Evening School for the Tuition of French will be kept from 5 to 7 for the accommodation of young gentlemen who may find it more convenient to attend at those hours.—Terms 8 dollars per quarter. August 9. (law1m)
FOR SALE.—I will sell for cash an excellent Negro Man COOK.—He has been accustomed to cooking in a tavern, and I can venture to recommend him to be a good one—He is an obliging servant and I believe him to be strictly honest. Also, a strong and healthy negro WOMAN, with a female child, with her, about six years old; the woman is an excellent pastry Cook, a good washer and ironer. These servants are sold for no fault, only for the want of employment. I will also sell two thorough bred brood Mares, warranted to be of the first stock in this country. They can be had low for cash or on a moderate credit. ESME SMOCK. Fairfield, August 5. (law1w)
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.—Run away from the subscriber living in Powhatan County on the 30th day of June last, a negro man named DANIEL, of a yellowish complexion, about 45 years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high—I do suppose he is in the neighborhood of Manchester, having formerly had a wife at Capt. Francis Smith's. I will give the above reward if delivered to me near Gensel's Bridge in the above named County, or five dollars if secured in any jail so that I get him again—I do forewarn all masters of vessels or others from employing him or carrying him out of the state, as they will be dealt with as the law directs. EDWARD MOSELEY (law1w) August 5.
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.—The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits their patronage. C. GRANBOW. Dec. 15. (law1w)
EUROPE. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, Received by the Union, with London dates to the 11th June inclusive.
LONDON, June 2. We received yesterday the contents of the Hanborough and Altona papers from the 4th to the 17th ult. Some serious commotions appear to have broken out at Constantinople, about the middle of March, which originated in the whole of the Janissaries having declared against the conduct of the Porte, in respect to the war with England. The insurrection is however said in some letters to have been entirely suppressed in a few days, and the ringleaders punished.
From the accounts in the French papers, it is obvious that France meditates similar designs against Turkey, to these which have been so diabolically successful in Spain. In the latter country, as our readers are already informed, Bonaparte has completed his work of perfidy; the wretched king, the still more wretched prince of Asturias, and all the other members of the Royal Family of Spain, with the exception only of Don Pedro, who is at the Brazils, have been compelled to sign away their birthright, and submit to a splendid captivity in the territory of their oppressor, where the whole will probably ere long share the fate of the other branches of the Bourbon family, who have fallen into the power of the Gallic Tyrants. For a while they may be permitted to meditate in their captivity upon the fallen fortunes of their once illustrious house, until by private assassination, or public murder, they terminate their degrading dependence upon the bounty of the Usurper of their rights, and those of the more worthy branches of the house of Bourbon. Already, in all probability, are these wretched captives secured within their several prisons in France. King Charles with his queen and some of the family, is incarcerated at Compiegne situate about half way between Paris and Amiens; and the prince of Asturias, Don Carlos and Don Antonio in custody at Navarre, a Royal domain in the department of the Indre. To complete the degradation of the unfortunate family of Spain, the Corsican after having that kingdom consigned over to him by the king and the prince, compels the imbecile Charles to issue a proclamation to the people, in which he enjoins them in the strongest terms to submit quietly to the troops of his ally the emperor of the French. For princes, who by their mean-spirited and dastardly conduct have proved themselves so despicable and contemptible, we can scarce feel any pity; but, even accustomed as we have been to the atrocities of Bonaparte, it is impossible for us to contemplate without indignation the refined cruelty with which he has treated the wretched deposed Monarch—That weak prince, after having made every sacrifice, both of his own dignity, and the interests of his people, that his perfidious ally thought proper to demand; after seeing his kingdom invaded, his subjects murdered, and himself and his family driven from the throne of his ancestors, is compelled in a public proclamation to express himself with the most servile flattery to the very monster from whom he has experienced such accumulated injuries, and to call upon his people as a proof of their loyalty to him, to transfer their allegiance to a sanguinary usurper!
By the cowardly resignation of the other parts of the family, Don Pedro, the nephew of the king, (who we have already stated is now at the Brazils) is become the presumptive heir to the crown, & of this circumstance, it is highly probable our government will deem it advisable to avail themselves. This scion of the Royal Stock, transplanted to the Spanish possessions in South America, would be a most acceptable event to the people of that country, who, while by means of it, they secured their independence, & preserved themselves from falling under the yoke which now threatens their mother country, would prove most valuable allies to G. Britain in the new world, in the present situation of affairs in the old. But it is not in this respect only, that we look for some good arising out of the evil now produced by Corsican perfidy. We continue to look with sanguine hope to the high indignant spirit of the people of Spain, whose patriotic efforts against the Tyrant may in the end not only secure the independence of their own country, but furnish a glorious example of which other nations may be led to profit. So shall the long lost happiness of Europe be restored, and the world be rid of its greatest curse.
A proclamation from the Junta to the inhabitants of Madrid, states, that the military commission established only for one day, is suppressed, & that the inhabitants who may in future offend against the French troops; provided they have not actually borne arms against them, shall be tried by the proper judges.
June 4. We yesterday received advices from Cadiz, to the 6th ult. which confirm our former accounts relative to the measures adopted at Cadiz, for resisting the projects of Bonaparte against the independence of Spain and preserving the Spanish fleet from falling into his hands, by delivering it up in trust to G. Britain. We further informed by this conveyance, that the people of Seville have taken possession of the arsenals, and that the province of Aragon had unanimously resolved to resist the power and influence of France. It was reported, that the Duke De Infantado was about to place himself at the head of the people in order to direct their patriotic spirit in the laudable assertion of the independence of their country; and the greater credit was attached to this report, from the circumstance of that revered nobleman not having been mentioned in any of the revolutionary decrees that had hitherto been issued from Bayonne. At all events it is evident that the people will not become the willing slaves of Bonaparte; and should it prove true that their efforts are to be directed by a leader of such talent and estimation, the most sanguine hopes may be entertained in respect to the result of so glorious a struggle.
June 4. It is said that the Viscount Materosa and Don Diego de la Vega, who are arrived from Spain, have been deputed to solicit the assistance of this country towards enabling the Spaniards to expel the French. Forty thousand men are said to have already enrolled themselves, and the province of Asturias is by no means one of the largest in Spain. Galicia can furnish a much larger force; so can Biscay. The Biscayans too are a hardy race, accustomed to military discipline, and deeply attached to the constitution of their particular province. Leon, Arragon and Catalonia, are expected to follow the example of Asturias; and the Castiles, never backward in the cause of their country, will scarcely be the last to prove their patriotism. But they are more immediately in the power of France than any of the other provinces; it is there that the great body of the French are concentrated. Bonaparte in the mean time, aware of the indignation of his most infamous treachery has excited, is puring more troops into from Spain Italy, from the Netherlands and from France.
Bonaparte, it appears, continued at Bayonne, and on the 18th ult. having dismissed the Royal Family of Spain to their respective destinations, was amusing himself with military spectacles and evolutions. Intelligence to the 15th ult. had been received at Paris from Madrid, at which time Murat was exercising the functions of government, without opposition.
The French Senate assembled on the 21st to sanction a proposal for incorporating Parma, Piacenza, and Tuscany, with France. We had reason at one time to suppose that these together with the States of the Church, would have been erected into a Sovereignty for Lucien Bonaparte; but it would seem that he has forfeited or renounced all claim to such honors.
June 8. Advices from Gottenburgh to the 31st ultimo were received yesterday. They were brought by the Clyde frigate, captain Owen, which is returned to Yarmouth, after having landed at Gottenburgh 150,000l. for the use of the king of Sweden. Our expedition was still waiting the return of colonel Murray, & admiral Rouse was about to move the fleet to a greater distance from Gottenburgh, in order to be in readiness to proceed upon any service upon which he might be ordered, without further loss of time. The Snake sloop of war was to sail with a convoy for Leith on the following day, on board of which are the Danish prisoners taken from on board the man of war destroyed by the Stately and Nassau—Sir J. Saumarez had been indisposed, but was considerably recovered. The accounts from Finland all agree in stating, that the Russians are in the utmost state of distress, and that in their retreat, hundreds of them perish daily through famine and the effects of the general thaw.
Parliament re-assemble this day, pursuant to adjournment. Preparations are making for fitting out an expedition at Dover.
GOTTENBURGH, May 30. Some persons arrived here to day from Hamburg which they left on the 14th instant, and state that the last English letters, which were brought thither from Heligoland were not only seized, but the persons to whom they were addressed arrested, and the bearers of them hanged. All intercourse with England and Sweden was forbidden, upon pain of death.
The English expedition, commanded by Sir John Moore, still lies in our harbour, waiting orders from England.
By advices from Konigsburgh, received to-day, we learn that the whole Prussian army is nearly disbanded, and that the soldiers have retired to their homes; not more than 5000 men remain of this once great and flourishing force.
Articles relative to the Evacuation of the Isle of Gotland.
1. His Imperial Russian Majesty's troops are to evacuate the island within two days, and to deliver to his Swedish majesty's troops all arms, ammunition, and artillery which they brought with them or took in the island. They are to give their word of honor, that they will not serve before the expiration of a twelve month against the king of Sweden or his allies.
2. All effects and magazines, of whatever name or description, which belong to the king of Sweden and which have been consumed by the Russian troops, shall be paid for, and the value of all requisitions which may have been enforced, shall also be made good.
3. The Russian troops are to take with them all their effects and property and to march to Slito; they are there to embark on board the same transports that brought them thither; they shall be furnished with a passport, in order that they may be able to return unmolested to Russian or Prussian harbours; and should they stand in need of provisions, they shall be supplied with them on making payment for the same. Tue 4—16th of May, 1808.
FALMOUTH, June 6.
Arrived this day the private brig of war Stag, captain Fall, from Gijon (Asturia) with two Spanish gentlemen of distinction, and four servants, being deputed by the Provisional Government of the provinces of Biscay and Asturia to proceed to this country for assistance to repel the tyrant of France: for this purpose those provinces have appointed his Excellency St. D. Joaquin De Naria and Marquis De Santa Cruz De Merriado, Commander in Chief, who has issued a Proclamation, bearing date Oviedo, 25th May, inviting all that were capable, to take up arms. Above 20,000 have already repaired to Oviedo. In these provinces they have about 100,000 stand of arms, but are very short of ammunition: they have had frequent intercourse with the provinces of Galicia, Leon, Arragon and Catalonia, and it is expected ere this, the whole are called out.—The French soldiers in Spain are also said to be disaffected towards their present rulers. The Spanish troops are very numerous in Portugal, and immediately expected to join the Portuguese.
LONDON, June 9.
It is said that the Viscount Materosa and Don Diego de la Vega, who are arrived from Spain, have been deputed to solicit the assistance of this country towards enabling the Spaniards to expel the French. Forty thousand men are said to have already enrolled themselves, and the province of Asturias is by no means one of the largest in Spain. Galicia can furnish a much larger force; so can Biscay. The Biscayans too are a hardy race, accustomed to military discipline, and deeply attached to the constitution of their particular province. Leon, Arragon and Catalonia, are expected to follow the example of Asturias; and the Castiles, never backward in the cause of their country, will scarcely be the last to prove their patriotism. But they are more immediately in the power of France than any of the other provinces; it is there that the great body of the French are concentrated. Bonaparte in the mean time, aware of the indignation of his most infamous treachery has excited, is puring more troops into from Spain Italy, from the Netherlands and from France.
Of the Prussian army, which not two years ago, was esteemed to be amongst the most flourishing and best disciplined in Europe, not more than five thousand remain embodied!!
The American vessel, the St. Michael, sailed from Baltimore on the 5th ult. with dispatches for general Armstrong, under the care of Mr. Baker; a Mr. Purveance also the bearer of dispatches for Mr. Pinckney, enclosing others for the British government. The vessel was instructed to make the port of L'Orient, on her approach to which on the 31st ult. and before she entered the harbor, she was overhauled by a British man of war, (the Donegal or the Dragon). The captain, learning that a messenger was on board with dispatches for the British government, proposed to give him a safe conveyance to England; but his offer was declined, the messenger's instructions being first to proceed to France. Mr. Purveance, as some surmise, may be detained at L'Orient, in the same manner as was Mr. Nourse, until general Armstrong is prepared to send Mr. Baker with him to England; and, perhaps before that can be done, it may be necessary to consult Bonaparte at Bayonne—Should that be the case, we cannot expect to hear of the arrival of St. Michael in England for some weeks to come; yesterday, however, Mr. Canning announced her arrival at L'Orient to Mr. Pinckney.
MANCHESTER, June 1. The proposals agreed to by the cotton merchants and manufacturers, at their meeting last night, at the Bull's Head Inn, in this town, were an advance of 10 per cent. for weaving upon all goods in the cotton Line, to take place this day, and a further advance of 10 per cent. to take place on the 1st of August, making together an advance of 20 per cent. I am sorry to say, that the numerous body of cotton-weavers in this town and neighborhood, remain dissatisfied with this offer, and persist in demanding an advance of 7s 6d in the pound sterling, which is 33 1/3 per cent.; nothing less it appears will content them, and not one of them in this town or neighborhood will go to the loom at present. Upon a moderate calculation, there are not less than 60,000 looms in the cotton trade alone now standing still in this town, and a circle of twelve miles round it. Should any one attempt to work at the shuttle, parties rush into the house, cellar, or garret, and take it away. I have just heard that a large body of them, to the amount of 5,000, have met at a village between this town and Bury. Three troops of cavalry are gone from this place to disperse them. Great numbers of weavers walk the streets of this town during the day, but in a peaceable manner, and at ten o'clock at night, all is quiet here and at Salford.
Every man must commend the weavers of Manchester for their peaceableness on the present occasion. They seem to be aware, that riotous proceedings can do them no good. I wish I could say the same of the weavers of Rochdale, Bolton Bury, and some other places in the neighborhood. At the two former places they are very disorderly; at Bury, I understand, they are rather better to day; but yesterday, I am told, they burned some persons in effigy.
A requisition for soldiers was sent from Rochdale, late last night, and troops were immediately sent thither. In consequence of their being in a serious state of commotion at that place still, it is also asserted that the artillery went this morning. God grant that we may soon have a change for the better, for things in this quarter have a most awful aspect. Sir Robert Peel has published a very sensible address to the cotton weavers.
LONDON, June 10.
We have seen a letter dated St. Andero, on the 30th ult. and addressed to a respectable merchant in the city, which conveys a very flattering picture of the disposition and resources of those Spaniards who are adverse to the arbitrary proceedings of Bonaparte. According to this letter, the people are in a state of actual insurrection in Asturias and Galicia, and also in the districts of St. Andero and Leon. Asturias alone, the writer describes, from the number and spirit of its population, as competent to a very material effort. Certainly, if the people are resolute, the nature of the country must render it peculiarly difficult and dangerous to any invader. An Assembly of Deputies from the districts we have mentioned, has already taken place at Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, by authority of which assembly, a formal declaration of war has been published against the French government. To this assembly, all the districts of Spain are invited to send deputies; & it is proposed to convene the Cortes, in order to concert measures for the purpose of delivering the country from its present degradation.
The Marquis de Santa Cruz, who is a nobleman of considerable importance, particularly in Asturias, and who is in the vigor of youth, is appointed Generalissimo of the patriotic army. This army is already considerable, and promises rapidly to increase. The writer to whom we allude, paints in the most glowing terms the ardor of the population, without distinction of age or sex, to promote the object of the insurrection. Ample time will, it is supposed, be afforded to this confederacy to provide arms and ammunition, & to organize their plans, before Bonaparte can withdraw an adequate force from any other district to interrupt them. Our wishes for the success of those gallant men excite us to hope, not withstanding the knowledge we have of the character of our ministers, that they will afford them some material aid. It is expected that the meeting at Oviedo will be attended by deputies from all parts of Spain.
We heard yesterday, that accounts were in town, stating the refusal of the commander of the Spanish fleet at Port Mahon, to comply with the commands of the government at Madrid. We know that this commander, Don Casiano Valdes, is an officer of the brightest loyalty, and is distinguished for strong national feelings. It is the more quite probable that he would revolt against any order hostile to the independence of his country. Indeed it was sometime since suggested to us, that this officer suspected the

signs of the French government, and that he took his fleet into Port Mahon rather than to Toulon, to which he could have gone, according to command, merely to save it from falling into the hands of France. Certainly all the discerning men of Spain must have foreseen the crisis that has occurred. The only doubt could be as to the time of its arrival; a few, perhaps, expected it so soon. Unquestionably Bonaparte has been in this instance more prompt than usual. Perhaps he may find that he has been too precipitate.
Viscount Materosa is a nobleman of considerable local influence. He is not, however, a Grande of Spain. Don Diego de la Vega, who accompanies him, holds the commission of a lieutenant in the navy, and acts as Secretary to the Viscount. They are both said to be very intelligent men.
We have held but one steady opinion as the conduct which ministers ought to pursue. The Spaniards are a noble-minded race; & will suffer no chicana, no compromise, no encroachment. They will neither permit their fleets to be taken in deposit; nor the integrity of their dominions to be broken. They will accept of no succour that is inconsistent with their honor. And we therefore trust that no attempts will be made to bargain with them for the aid they may wish to receive. If we should attempt to go into Cadiz harbor, tho' in friendship, it would be impolitic, because it would furnish a pretext to Bonaparte to misrepresent our designs. To convoy home in safety their veteran troops from Ceuta, and their fleets from Port Mahon, and to deliver free into their own ports, would perhaps be the wisest and most effectual step towards regaining their confidence, which we could accomplish. And nothing would be more easy than this reasonable act of friendship.
The captain of a vessel which arrived yesterday from a port in the north of Europe, states, that at the time of his coming away, which was on the 2d inst. a report prevailed, that the emperor of Russia had been poisoned. The port where the rumour prevailed, which from motives of commercial delicacy, we forbear to mention, is adjacent to the Russian territory.
His Swedish majesty has commenced one of the grandest internal improvements that any country has displayed in the present times; namely, to connect the North & Baltic seas together, through the heart of Sweden, by means of a canal (large enough for vessels usually navigating the Baltic Sea) which will commence at Bohuslöp, in the Baltic Sea, pass along to the lakes Roxen, the Wester- and the Wilen into the Winern lake, from whence the navigation is already complete down to Gottenburg.
June 11.
The stocks yesterday felt a sensible depression, in consequence of the rumour that Sir J. Moore, and the army under his command, had received orders to return from the Baltic, without attempting a debarkation. Whether this is owing to the circumstance of their having been too late to co-operate with the Swedes in Norway—or that it is found to be impracticable to give the Swedes effectual assistance any where; we know not. A number of rumors are afloat on the subject. According to one account, his royal majesty would not permit them to land, on account of the extreme scarcity of provisions; and because it might be an obstacle to his negotiating for peace. According to another story, he has actually made his terms with France and Russia. Whatever may be the cause, our armament is said to be on the return; and it is further declared, that it will be employed in the diversion that is to be attempted in favor of the Spaniards.
Some further particulars with regard to the affairs of Spain, were communicated on Change yesterday. The insurrection is making rapid progress, and several districts, in addition to those we mentioned yesterday, have sent deputies to Oviedo. Some places indeed are stated to have done so, which are actually occupied by French troops. Proclamations have been issued by the assembly at Oviedo, exhorting all Spaniards to exert the dignity of their character, by joining in the patriotic cause. These proclamations were widely circulated in spite of the menaces and vigilance of the French. Murat's government seems to feel considerable alarm. He has sent forth a proclamation which, while it manifests all the rage, betrays a good deal of the fear that belongs to tyranny. He denounces all who connect themselves with what he calls "the conspiracy," or who attempts to oppose, or even defame the "Government;" and he threatens the most terrible vengeance against any place or person, where French blood may be shed. As if single Frenchmen falls in any village, town, or city in Spain, Murat proclaims his resolution to have such village, town or city razed to the ground.
It is reported that Bonaparte intimated to the Junta de Castilla, of which the Grand Duke of Berg is president, that they might make their election of a king, either of Lucien or Joseph Bonaparte; and that the answer of the Junta was, that they were not competent to decide upon that question, as that was the province of the Cortes. Upon which it is said that Bonaparte ordered that a deputation of the Cortes should repair to Bayonne, to deliberate upon the matter; but that every deputy declined obeying his orders; and in consequence, that Juan de Dios Cañedo, the bishop, and the other people of distinction, who were on their way to Bayonne, returned to the mandate of Bonaparte, had returned to their homes.
It is also said, the first body of Portuguese Conscriptis, having arrived at Valladolid, on their way to France, handcuffed, had been liberated by the Spaniards of the town, who rose upon the French escort, and set the Portuguese at liberty, telling them they were free men.
There was a report yesterday, said to arise out of the information received from the new Spanish Ambassador, that Gen. O'Farrell had prevented the Spanish army from joining in the insurrection of the 2d May. The uniformly high and honorable conduct of this officer forbids us to believe any thing unworthy of his fame.
Viscount Materosa is fully accredited by ministers as ambassador from the Spanish Patriots, and has taken a house in Hanover square.
We have heard that the Spanish Noblemen Viscount Materosa, and Don Diego de la Vega, have already entered into an agreement with government, by which all the Spanish prisoners in this country are immediately to be released and sent back to Spain.
Admiral Gardner, son of Lord Gardner, is to have a flag, which he will hoist immediately, and sail on a secret expedition.
It is stated that a very extraordinary charge has taken place in the mind of the cabinet respecting the Catholic Question. The
Pope's Nuncio to the Prince of Brazil has been treated with marked deference and attention by the Duke of Portland, Mr. Canning and the other public men connected with the government.
A letter dated Manchester, 8th inst. says, "All is perfectly tranquil here, and has been so these last twelve days; but some disturbances has taken place in the neighboring towns. Many prisoners have been brought to the New Bailey Prison since Saturday last."
AMERICAN CONSULATE.
London, June 6, 1803. The following official communication to this office, this instant arrived, I have deemed an incumbent duty to make public, for the information of all American merchants and others affected thereby. (Signed) Wm. LYMAN.
St. Petersburg, (14) 26th April, 1803.
SIR. I herewith hand you a copy of a note I have lately received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, which will acquaint you, that measures similar to those pursued by France with respect to Neutral vessels trading between England and her ports, have been adopted here. All intercourse by means of our flag is thus stopped between G. Britain and Russia. You will please to communicate this intelligence to all those whom it may interest, and believe me respectfully, Sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed) LOVETT HARRIS. Wm. LYMAN, Esq. American Consul, London.
"In order to prevent the possibility of any communication whatever, between Russia and England; His Imperial Majesty has judged it advisable to order that no vessel coming from an English port, even if it belongs to a nation friendly to Russia, and shall not be laded with any merchandise, shall be admitted into the ports of Russia. Every vessel, however, which shall not have been in England, may freely enter the Russian ports, and export the productions of the empire, with this proviso, that the commercial houses to which such vessels shall be addressed, shall undertake in writing, that such vessel shall not go to England, but that they will consign their cargoes to some port belonging to a power friendly to Russia. The undersigned thinks it his duty to communicate this new arrangement to Mr. Lovett Harris, Consul General for the United States of America, and seizes this opportunity to renew the assurances of his high consideration. (Signed) COUNT NICHOLAS DEROMANZOFF, Petersburg, 10th April, 1803. MR. LOVETT HARRIS.
LONDON, June 7.
Mr. Hammond, formerly pilot of the Saturn (a person well known in the neighborhood of Plymouth) has been arrested in France as a spy, and shot by order of the French government. Other accounts state that he was beheaded, and his body dragged round the town—the name of which is not mentioned. He had been sent from the Saturn on board L'Aigle, capt. Wolfe, to reconnoitre the French coast, and landed at a port near L'Orient; he had been on shore 12 days, and was prepared to come off in a boat, when he was arrested by two custom-house officers. He received a pension of 50l. per annum from our government, for the information he obtained some time since, by landing on the enemy's coast. He was a Frenchman by birth, but had been many years in our service, in the course of which he had more than once risked his life, by making incursions into France, and returned in an open boat to our ships off the coast.
ADMIRALTY COURT, DOCTORS' COMMONS.
Thursday, June 2.
This day the Right Hon. Sir W. Scott proceeded to the adjudication of the following case:—
Eliza Ann, Cox master.—This American vessel, bound from America to Amsterdam was captured in November last, by the Steady, and brought to Portsmouth.—After some negotiation had passed between the captors and the Claimant's Agents, the captors consented to restitution, but in removing the ship from the Mother Bank (where she had performed quarantine) to Sheerness, she was lost in consequence of a hurricane, & the question was, whether the captors were to be answerable for the loss. The court was of opinion that the misfortune did not arise from any misconduct of the captors, and therefore dismissed the parties.
NEW-YORK, August 1.
FROM THE EVENING POST. We learn from two gentlemen, passengers in the ship Colleen, from the Isle of France, who did not reach town until last Saturday, that a few days before they sailed, captain Mix of the ship Sally, of this port, arrived at the Isle of France, from Batavia, and informs that Gen. DAENDELS, a member of the Grand Legion of Honor, had arrived at Batavia in an American brig, after having encountered many difficulties and hardships, with full powers from Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, to take possession of the Batavian government in the name of the King, which was delivered up to him without any difficulty; and that he immediately proceeded to organize the government, agreeably to the instructions of his master, and had assured the American captains there, that every intelligence would be shown to the American Commerce.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
This forenoon arrived the brig Havana Packet, captain McDonald, in 12 days from the Havana. Captain M'D. brought with him a Proclamation issued by the Governor of Havana, approving of the proceedings of the Junta at Seville, in Spain, and ordering hostilities to cease on the part of all Spanish subjects in that Island against Great-Britain; at the same time declaring eternal War against France until she placed Ferdinand VII. the rightful owner to the crown of Spain, on the throne. All public property at the Havana belonging to France had been requisitioned, and the port thrown open to the British.
Since putting the above in type, a gentleman passenger in the Havana Packet, has handed us the following letter from our correspondent at that place.
HAVANA, July 20, 1803.
SIR. Inclosed is the Proclamation issued a few minutes since by the Governor of this Island—the oath of allegiance to FERDINANDO SEPTIMO is to be administered to all the civil and military officers this afternoon.
[Translated for the Evening Post.]
PROCLAMATION.
Inhabitants of the Island of Cuba, worthy descendants of the generous Spanish Nation.—Know, that I have this very day received several manifestos, proclamations and edicts published and
printed by order of the Supreme Council (Junta) of Government, which has been established in Seville, in consequence of an act of perfidy more infamous than any which the world has ever witnessed: papers which, as you will very soon see, appear not to be dictated by men, but rather inspired by angels; in short, papers which must necessarily produce the vindication of insulted and derided Spain, and the liberty of all Europe, which has been buried in slavery by the same hand which has buried our brethren. It appears by them, and I mean by the relation of persons worthy of belief, who have been eye witnesses of the dreadful and horrid events which took place in our Peninsula in the months of April and May, that the French Government assuming the false character of a friend and good ally, has deceived Ferdinand VII. the best and most virtuous of kings, abused his generosity and good faith, invited him to its territory by artful and insidious caresses, and by similar crafty and treacherous proceedings, induced his august parents and the whole Royal Family to follow him, for the purpose of treating them as they have been treated with the most disgraceful contempt, and consummated at last their horrible design by compelling them to renounce the Crown of Spain in favor of a foreigner, having no other right than his insatiable ambition, at the same time that his executioners and assassins were shedding the precious blood of the inhabitants of Madrid, as a return for the hospitality and patronage with which they had been received and welcomed. Our language contains no term adequate to characterize conduct so horrible, which has covered France with infamy, and Spain with mourning, and which has made the most insensible and barbarous nations shudder with fear. But, think not from this, that the sentiment of honor, the nobleness of mind, and the majestic dignity of the Spanish character, have been diminished at the sight of such direful calamity. On the contrary, the virtuous and magnanimous sons of a heroic country, are determined to fight until the last man of its twelve millions of inhabitants shall gloriously die, to avenge an insult so humiliating; to avenge their outraged religion, their violated females, their murdered children, and to rescue from captivity their adored Ferdinand. Yes, doubt it not, they will girdle with the authors of such iniquity, and will exterminate them. They are animated with a polygaric capable of breaking in pieces the chains which bind all the nations of Europe. They have adjusted an armistice with England, a name sweet and consolatory to the human race! to which henceforth must be added that of Shield of offered Humanity , for the same just reason that Spain must be styled the deliverer of the world . Yes, they co-operate with the virtuous and magnanimous English, for though they have just been our accidental enemies, to whom it is unknown that this could only have been, as in fact it was, an effect of the violence and Machiavellism of the French Government? Do not blame me on account of the inconsistency between this sentiment and those expressed in the proclamation published on the 27th of January last; besides that almost every government labors under some systematic delict, and commits some acts of injustice, which gives room for invecives, more especially in a state of war, it was a duty of my official station, to accommodate my language to that of my superiors, as I do on the present occasion; but with this difference, that my soul is justly and profoundly indignant, and that I am ardently desirous to shed my blood as a sacrifice to my religion, my king and my country. Be confidently persuaded that the other nations whose habits and fields are yet smoking with the innocent blood of the flower of their youth, which has been shed by an incomprehensible chain of successes combined by the genius of desolation, will recover from their dismay, will acquire courage to shake off the yoke, and united with Spain and England, will co-operate in the greatest and noblest work which man can perform, with the same ardour that animates the lioness to rescue her young. The French themselves, that nation illustrious, generous and worthy of a better lot, will hasten to wash away the black spot with which their own hands have tarnished their lustre; compassionate them, and view them not with hatred; for they are our brothers, and will soon be our good friends. The divine creator of men, the arbiter of the fate of nations, is interested in this holy and august work, and we ought not to doubt of his protection. I see you full of ardent zeal to take a part in it, but your situation at the distance of 2000 leagues unfortunately now deprives you of that glorious felicity—But it is of no moment.
Money to delay the expence of it is no less necessary than arms, and it is in your power to participate by means of an offering more salutary to men, and more agreeable to the sight of God, than was ever offered in his holy temple. Imitate the Spanish heroines: circumscribe your expenses; renounce your superfluities; establish a Spartan economy; let there not remain in your houses a single ounce of gold or silver, except what is absolutely necessary for religious rites. Will you have less virtue and less generosity than the Romans had, when they believed Hannibal was approaching the gates of Rome! Will you have more attachment to your property, and less disinterestedness than those Pagans who knew not the true God!—Will you have less respect than they to your holy religion, less loyalty and less love to your country, to your custom, to your laws and to your government, less affection for your wives and your tender infants, and less horror of the tyranny and slavery with which the hosts of the common enemy threaten you as soon as they shall have subjugated your brethren! Will you prefer to reserve your riches entire to the end, that the booty may be greater and more captivating to the eyes of their cupidity, rather than to sacrifice a part for the sake of objects so precious which you may save at so little cost, preserve intact Spain, your glorious native soil, and redeem from captivity your King who has ascended the throne by the rugged road of virtue and heroism, braving the dangers of the scaffold and the enormous infamy of being reputed a regicide and parricide, when his object was to make you happy, to be happy, & to permit you to restore and defend your liberty! Pardon me if I offend your delicacy; your generosity, your well known loyalty and your bold ambition of true and solid glory. My imagination, disturbed by so melancholy an event, can scarcely allow me to articulate words, how much less to consider them! I am sure that you will do much more than I ask of you. I well know your virtues, and you are not ignorant how much I appreciate them, and what are the sentiments of my heart towards you and each one of you. Yes! This is the epoch in which America and her renowned sons through whose veins runs the illustrious and most noble Spanish blood, will display their greatness of soul and will acquire as much glory as was recently acquired by the heroic inhabitants of Buenos Ayres, a glory as much more true and solid, as the moral virtues and trophies exceed the martial and blood-stained triumphs of Mars. The good which you do on this occasion will be common to the Spaniards, to all the nations of Europe, and to yourselves, but the sweet pleasure of listening to the blessings on you, which will resound from generation to generation, will be a most flattering reward derived from your beneficence, the most valuable which men can grant and much more estimable than the equivocal distinctions and decorations which are bestowed by Sovereigns, not always upon virtue, and even sometimes upon corruption and vice.
I hasten to give you this information, that you may instantly know the great object which ought to occupy the attention and the heart of every Spaniard, and of every man living who loves mankind. But at the same time, I earnestly recommend to you resignation to divine providence, which knows how to extract an antidote from poison, the virtue of fortitude and magnanimity never so necessary as at present; patience, prudence, moderation and docility, to repress your inevitable indignation, to sustain your courage and order, and to abstain from giving the slightest disturbance to the peaceful, laborious and most useful Frenchmen, our fellow inhabitants and friends, who, driven by a revolution the most sanguinary and infamous of any recorded by history, have sought and found in your bosom the sacred asylum of a fraternal hospitality; understanding that if there be among them, any one whose residence can be injurious to us, he shall be caused to leave the island, without oppression, protecting the others with Spanish humanity, and with the strong shield of justice, who will know how to use proper security towards all who shall attempt to offend them by word or action.
If you hearken with docility to the paternal advice which I give you, and observe it carefully, I trust in the mercy of God, in your loyalty and in your virtues, that you will very soon see the dawn of tranquility, of rejoicing, of prosperity, and of more brilliant glory for yourselves and your future generations.
THE MARQUIS DE SOMERUELOS. Havana, July 17, 1803.
TRANSLATION
Of a letter from a French gentleman in the Havannah, to his friend in New-York, dated July 17, 1803.
"A signal was this morning hoisted at the Moro, for an American vessel. A general interest was immediately excited, and the boats belonging to the government and those belonging to the shipping in the harbor went off to board her. Every person was anxious to hear news which was expected to be of importance. She, however, proved to be a vessel from Cadiz in 35 days. On board was a new intendant for Havanna—on enquiring of him whether he had any news of moment, he merely answered that all was well. This information served to quiet the minds of the people, and to induce the belief that the late rumors from Spain were erroneous. But, alas! in two hours a material change took place—at two o'clock we sat down to dinner, and about half past three we were suddenly alarmed with the cries of "murder" and "close your doors." On looking out we discovered a number of persons running through the streets armed with poignards and drawn sabres, declaring that they would kill every Frenchman, in revenge for the death of Ferdinand VII. who, they said had been killed by Frenchmen. (It was afterwards reported that he was not dead, but was a prisoner in France, with all his family) and that Bonaparte had acted as a traitor to all the nations with whom he had been in alliance, and he had made dupes of them all; that he was aiming to destroy the remainder of the Bourbon family, and place Murat in their place. The alarm immediately spread through all quarters of the city. A general confusion took place. Every person had a different story to tell. The general belief was, that a counter revolution had taken place in Spain. Most persons went to their houses to avoid the fury of those who were traversing the streets, denouncing vengeance against Frenchmen. For three hours and a half the utmost consternation prevailed. However, at last, the governor issued a proclamation, announcing the important event that Spain had declared war against France, and had made peace with England.
He also declared that any person who attempted the life of any resident Frenchman, should be put to death, as those who were settled on this island were industrious characters and deserving of protection. I, however, think it most prudent to keep on my guard. In every direction, nothing is to be heard but execrations against Bonaparte, & the epithets of traitor, Nero, and every other appellation are liberally bestowed upon him. This is the order of the day here. Yours, &c
DOMESTIC.
From the (N. Y.) American Citizen.
(CONTINUED)
BOSTON, July 23, 1803.
[TRANSLATION]
"No. 225. Philadelphia, 13th March, 1782.
SIR,
"South Carolina again enjoys the benefit of a legislative body. It met in January at Jacksonburg. Mr. Rutledge, who was then Governor, opened the meeting with a speech greatly applauded, wherein he represents, in their full extent, the important services rendered by the king (of France) to the United States, expressing their just acknowledgments for the same. The sentiment prevailed much, sir; the different states are eager to declare in their public acts; and the principal members of government, and the writers employed by them, would forfeit their popularity were they to admit any equivocal remarks respecting the alliance. Gen. Greene affirms, that in no one state is attachment to independency carried to a higher pitch, but that this affection is yet exceeded by the hatred to England. *****
Mr. Mathews, a delegate lately arrived in Carolina from Congress, has, it is said, been chosen Governor, in the room of Mr. Rutledge. He has communicated to persons of the most influence in his state the ultimatum of the month of last, who approved of the clauses in general, and particularly that one which leaves the king the master of the terms of the treaty of peace or truce, excepting independence and alliance. A delegate from South-Carolina told me that this ultimatum was equally well known by persons of note in his state, and that it had given entire satisfaction there. It is the same with regard to several other states; and I believe I may assure you, upon the testimony of several delegates, that this measure was approved by a great majority.
But Mr. Samuel Adams is using all his endeavors to raise in the state of Massachusetts a strong opposition to peace, if the Eastern States are not thereby admitted to the fisheries; and in particular to that of Newfoundland. Mr. Adams delights in trouble and difficulty, and prides himself in forming an opposition against the government whereof he is himself President. His aim and intention are, to render the minority of consequence; and at this very moment he is attacking the constitution of Massachusetts, although he has in a great measure his own work. But he has disliked it since the people have shown their uniform attachment to it. It may be expected, that with this disposition no measure can meet the approbation of Mr. S. Adams; and if the states should agree relative to the fisheries, and be certain of partaking them, all his manoeuvres and intrigues would be directed toward the conquest of Canada and Nova-Scotia; but he could not have used a fitter engine than the fisheries for stirring up the passions of the eastern people by renewing this question, which had laid dormant during his two years absence from Boston. He has raised the expectations to an extraordinary pitch. The public points laid forth the importance of the fisheries. The reigning toast in the East is, "May the U. States ever maintain their right to the fisheries." It has often been repeated in the General Court, "No peace without the fisheries." However clear the principle may be in this matter, it would be useless and even dangerous to attempt informing the people through the public papers. But it appears to me possible to use means for preventing the consequences of success to Mr. S. Adams and his party; and I
take the liberty of submitting them to your discretion and judgment.
"One of these means would be, for the king to cause it to be intimated to Congress, on the minister's "his surprise that the Newfoundland Fisheries have been reserved in the additional instruction; that the United States act for their pretensions without paying regard to the king's rights, and without considering the impossibility they are under of making conquest, and keeping what belongs to Great-Britain." His Majesty might at the same time cause a promise to be given to Congress of his assistance for procuring admission to the other fisheries, declaring, however that he would not be answerable for the success, and that he is bound to nothing, as the treaty makes no mention of that article. This declaration being made before the peace, the hopes of the people could not be supported, nor could it one day hereafter be said that we left them in the dark on this point. It were to be wished indeed it could be made whilst New-York, Charleston and Pensylvania are in the enemy's hands. Our allies will be less tractable than even upon these points whenever they recover these important posts. There are some judicious persons to whom we may speak of giving up the fisheries and the ***** of the West, for the sake of peace; but there are those who fly at this idea; and their numbers cannot fail of increasing, when after the English are expelled this continent, the brethren of the war will scarce be felt. It is already observable that the advocates for peace are of those who live in the country. The inhabitants of towns whom commerce enriches; mechanics who receive a higher pay than before the war, and five or six times more than in Europe, do not wish for it. But it is a happy circumstance that the division is nearly equal in Congress, and among the states, since our influence can incline the beam either for peace or war, which ever we may choose.
"Another means of preserving to France so important a branch of her commerce and navigation, is that proposed to you, sir, by Mr. ***** viz. the conquest of Cape Breton. It seems to me, as it does to that minister, the only sure means of containing within bounds, when peace is made, those swarms of smugglers who, without regard to treaties, will turn all their activity, daring spirit and means towards the fisheries; whose undertakings Congress will not perhaps have the power or the will to repress.—If it be apprehended that the peace, which is to put an end to the present war, will prove disagreeable to any of the United States, there appears to me a certain method of guarding against the effects of this discontent, of preventing the declarations of some states, and other resources which turbulent minds might employ for availing themselves of the present juncture. This would be for his majesty to cause a memorial to be delivered to Congress, wherein should be stated the use made by Ministers of the powers entrusted to them by that assembly, and the impediments which may have stood in the way of fuller satisfaction on every point;—this step would certainly be pleasing to Congress; and should it become necessary to inform the people of this memorial, it could easily be done. They would be flattered by it, and it might probably beget the voice and concurrence of the public. I submit these thoughts to you early, and though peace appears yet to be distant, sir, by reason of the delays and difficulties attending the communications, that period will be a crisis when the partisans of France and England will openly appear; and when that will employ every means to diminish our influence and re-establish her own.
"It is true the independent party will always stand in great want of our support. The fears and jealousies which a remembrance of the former government will always produce, must operate as the safeguard to our alliance, and as a security for the attachment of the Americans. But it is best to be prepared for any discontent, although it should be but temporary.
"It is remarked by some that as England has other fisheries besides Newfoundland, she may perhaps endeavor that the Americans should partake in that of the Grand Bank, in order to conciliate their affections, or procure them some compensation, or create a subject of jealousy between them and us. But it does not seem likely that she will act so contrary to her true interest; and were she to do so, it will be for the better to have declared at an early period, to the Americans, that their pretension is not founded, and that his Majesty does not support it. I am, &c. BARBE DE MARBOIS." (To be Continued.)
NEW-YORK, August 5.
A NARROW ESCAPE.—The ship Union, Jacob, which arrived at this port a few days since from London, & anchored in the North-River at the foot of Liberty-street, took fire between 10 and 11 o'clock, on Wednesday night, from the bursting of some bottles of Aqua Fortis, that were stowed in the long boat on deck. The man who was on duty as Watch, was so intoxicated at the time, as to be but barely able to give the alarm to the ship's crew. They, however, were fortunately mustered sufficiently early to extinguish the fire, & by that means save the city from ruin, and perhaps the lives of thousands of its inhabitants—for we understand from good authority, that she has upwards of 700 kegs of gunpowder in her hold. We now publicly call upon those whose duty it is to interpose their authority, to instantly cause this vessel, with her cargo, to be removed to such a distance from the city as that our lives and property will be no longer in jeopardy. Evv. Post.
We understand that the ship Beaver, belonging to John J. Astor, of this city, has got permission to take out to China the Mandarin chief and his secretary, who have been detained in this country ever since the embargo was laid. B.
Captain Keen, of the schooner Freeman, Ellis, 15 days from Nevis, informs, that a few days before he sailed, a fleet of British transports, consisting of eight sail, with troops on board, passed Nevis, said to be bound to Porto-Rico.
A correspondent (who may perhaps prove to be a conjurer) predicts that the ports of Spain and Portugal will shortly be opened to British and American commerce; that Britain will immediately repeal her orders of council as they relate to Spain and Portugal; that the American embargo will immediately be raised; that Britain will then instantly repeal her orders in council totally; that this state of things will be but temporary, for France will in all probability subdue Spain and Portugal; that Britain nevertheless will avail herself of the very first opportunity to revoke her fatal orders of council, and that the present situation of Spain and Portugal, though but of momentary duration, will enable her to do this with a good grace. Mer. Adv.
BOSTON, Aug. 2.
Captain Holmes, from Passamaquoddy informs, that two United States' gun-boats had arrived there to protect the flour, that a number of desertions had taken place at the American fort there, (which was complete); that notwithstanding the government officers &c. stationed at that place, flour still found its way over to the English—and that in consequence of a number of British boats having been fired upon in their own waters, the Squirrel sloop of war had been stationed near the line to protect them.

An Anonymous writer in Reif's Gazette of last evening, comes forward with an extract of a despatch from Trujillo , the Spanish minister, who was disgraced and dismissed by our government, for his intrigues with the British minister Merry , and his connection with Burr . Trujillo and Burr had constant and frequent secret meetings in this city— Trujillo promised ten thousand stand of arms to Burr , which were to be delivered at Baton Rouge , and this minister disgraced by our government, and who supported a traitor to the United States in his project to dismember the union, is brought forward as collateral testimony to criminate the very officer who blasted the schemes of the conspiring British and Spanish ministers, and the traitor Burr . As it cannot be supposed that Trujillo communicated his despatches to any friend of the American government, the writer who uses the signature of Trujillo , ought to explain how he came by the extract from the secret despatches of Trujillo ; perhaps he may be able to account for the dismissal of the Señor Bruno de Magdalena , the former secretary of the Spanish legation; and as Trujillo kept two classes of books of record, and carried on two distinct kinds of correspondence with Spain , &c. he may be able to say to which class the translated despatch originally belonged. GRAVIDORA MANENT.
A letter from Havanna mentions that an agent of Aaron Burr has been there ever since Burr's last movement from Richmond ; and that he has spoken of an expected arrival of force from England at the Havanna . The name of this agent of Burr is not mentioned, but he is said to have had large shipments by some means, both from the Atlantic ports and from New Orleans . Id.
The Spaniards at Havanna are very much divided; the subject of a surrender to Great Britain has been agitated for two years past—and gave rise to the organization of the militia, which was intended to resist that project. Id.
The brig Charles, Brownlow , late master, it appears by the Savannah papers, has been condemned by the Court of Admiralty, for a breach of the embargo laws, and is advertised for sale by the Marshal of the district.
(CIRCULAR)
Treasury Department, August 1, 1808. It was the president's intention, that vessels to which permission might be granted to proceed to foreign ports, should sail previous to this day. As this does not appear to be fully understood, the time may be extended till the 13th instant, after which day no vessel must be either cleared or suffered to depart under the permission aforesaid. I will add that owners of vessels to which permissions had formerly been granted, either to Europe, Asia or Africa, and who have not availed themselves of the same, cannot at this time be permitted to dispatch their vessels.
I am, sir, respectfully, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
We understand that a letter has been received from a gentleman in New Orleans , confirming the account published in our last, of the arrest of Mr. John Ellis , by the Spanish governor Grand Pre , in consequence of apprehensions being entertained that the former was concerned in a rebellion or conspiracy against the government of his Catholic Majesty. Mr. Ellis was formerly an inhabitant of this town, and we learn had obtained the rank of Major in the Spanish service. Petersburg Int.
Violation of the Embargo Laws.
We understand a vessel escaped out of the harbor of Norfolk , a few nights since, loaded with a cargo of flour, and bound for some of the West India islands. The owner and master of the vessel and cargo have not yet been discovered—We trust that if detection should follow their crimes, the indignation of the American people will not hesitate to brand them with the mark of eternal infamy and disgrace. Such conduct is unpardonable, and should not be tolerated. Id.
CHARLESTON, August 3.
At a meeting of the citizens held on Monday at the Exchange, by a call from the committee appointed at their last meeting, to consider of and report on the expediency and practicability of instituting a company for promoting Domestic Manufactures, David Ramsay in the chair, and J. S. Cogdell secretary.
Resolved, That an association shall be formed, distinguished by the name of "THE SOUTH CAROLINA DOMESTIC COMPANY," for establishing, carrying on, and encouraging Manufactures in Charleston , or its vicinity. That the capital of the said company shall consist of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, arising from fifteen thousand shares, of ten dollars each, one thousand of which shall be reserved and may be subscribed for by the state, if desired by the legislature thereof.
That the sums or shares subscribed for shall be paid by instalments of one-fifth at the time of subscribing, and the remaining four-fifths by fifths at a time, as the exigencies of the association may require, and in case of failure in any subsequent payments, after the same shall have been required by the Gazettes for thirty days, the preceding payments to be forfeited to the company.
That notice be given in all the Gazettes of the city, notifying that subscription books will be opened in the City Exchange, on the 15th and 16th inst. and if more shares than are requisite be subscribed, the committee hereinafter named, shall apportion the shares subscribed in an equal ratio amongst the subscribers; and that John Blake , Jno. Drayton , Robert Howard , William Lee , John Stoney , Daniel Stephens , and John Ward , or any three of them, be the said committee, and be empowered as soon as the capital is subscribed for, to convene the Stockholders.
J. S. COGDELL, Secretary.
CATHOLIC QUESTION.
Extract of a letter from London , dated 8th June, 1808. "On the Catholic question, which commenced on the 25th ult. the speech of Mr. Gratton , who presented the petition, far surpassed my expectations, and exceeded any display of oratory which it has been my good fortune to witness on any occasion. It was irresistible in force of argument, and unrivalled in splendour of diction. He pronounced it with all the characteristic fire of his youth; without a pause which was not intentional, or a repetition which did not furnish a new beauty. It was a truly finished oration in matter and in manner—and as you know my enthusiasm on the subject of eloquence, you may judge of the impression which it has made on my mind. The newspaper report contains merely the substance of the argument, and can afford no adequate idea of the excellence of the declamatory parts. The petition was not re-
ceived, but the number of votes in its favour was greater than at the last application; and it is now understood, that the prejudices of the King constitute the only insuperable impediment to a full accomplishment of the object." Fair, N. American
PHILADELPHIA, August 5.
DIED—This morning, at 8 o'clock, at his residence in Eleventh-street, Gen. JOHN SHELL , Collector of the Port of Philadelphia. In all the bitterness of party malice, his moral character and integrity were unassailed. A Soldier of the Revolution, he never forgot or forsook the principles upon which it was founded. He lived esteemed, and has died regretted.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, AUGUST 12, 1808.
SPAIN.
The reader must recollect, that concerning the revolutions of this ill-starred country, we have as yet heard but one side of the question. Our accounts have principally come through English channels; the prints of Trinidad and London , and the despatches of Collingwood and Bradford . But it is matter of record, that the English are no strangers to that kind of veracity, which can magnify all that is favorable, and suppress everything that is unfavorable, to their wishes and interests. The French may be generally no greater tyrants than themselves in the exercise of this elegant accomplishment. But it is a little to their honor, that events have generally realized their predictions. Though they may exaggerate, at first the successes which they have gained in war, yet some how or other they manage to confirm this bombast at last. Whereas, the English are neither true historians nor sagacious prophets .
But when were the latter more interested than now, in misrepresenting the progress of the revolution in Spain? Their favorite design of detaching the colonies of Spanish America from their mother country, materially depends upon the rapidity with which their ideas on this subject can be circulated. Hence the immediate publication of them in this country. Hence their vehement desire to distribute their own accounts among the Spanish colonies. And hence perhaps the news of Bonaparte's assassination at Bayonne , which is certainly calculated to induce many a Spaniard to commit himself so strongly in opposition to Bonaparte , that it is impossible for him to retract.
No prudent man will therefore form a conclusive opinion on these transactions, until he has also heard the French accounts. Until these arrive, the origin and progress of the revolutions of Madrid—the degree of resistance displayed by the provinces—the number of French troops in Spain—the results of the engagement at Coruña —and the views of the French Emperor, must be to a certain degree wrapt in doubt and obscurity.
In the great outlines however of the progress of these wonderful revolutions, it seems almost impossible that we can be mistaken. These outlines must be completely changed from their original bearing, if these transactions do not display a want of faith and a want of friendship in the French emperor, which stamp his character with indelible disgrace.
Shall we however be hailed as French partisans, who with these sentiments, are unwilling to see the Spaniards rush on to a hopeless resistance? If these men fail, the best blood of Spain will stream from the hands of military executioners. Wherever one Frenchman falls, tens and hundreds of these men will perish to appease his manes. Their blood will flow by the sword or the scaffold—their treasures will be wasted—and the independence of their beloved country will be bound by still stronger fetters, than would have been originally forged by the ambition of the conqueror.
What prospect exists for their redemption? They, undisciplined and inexperienced, are about to contend with the first warrior of the world, with every means of success, arms, ammunition, soldiers, officers, discipline, experience, trained to blood and inured to victory. Can the Spanish nation expect to subdue a man, who has subdued the rest of Europe?—They are certainly most "fearful odds!"
But independently of these general views, look at the actual state of things, as they are represented by the English prints. What great consolation or encouragement do they exhibit?
"But there is some hope of success from the peculiar situation of Spain. The country is full of defiles and mountains, and fastnesses. These will enable the patriotic army to resist their oppression. Bonaparte has never yet had such difficulties to encounter;" it is said.
Spain is certainly a mountainous country. Branches of the Pyrenees run nearly parallel to the Bay of Biscay as far west as Cape Finisterre. This Sierra separates Biscay & Asturias from Leon and Castile—Branches and spurs of the same mountain extend to the south. The most rugged and extensive of these is the chain called Sierra Morena , so much celebrated by Cervantes in his exquisite romance of Don Quixote . This Sierra separates Andalusia on the south from Estramadura and New Castile on the north. These mountainous situations certainly present numerous defiles and obstructions. The roads throughout Spain too are generally rugged. May not these advantages contribute to animate the spirit of the surrounding inhabitants and to mark out the principal scenes of the insurrection? Those who dwell on the western part of Biscay, the Asturians and the Galicians may have formed an association, whose junta is at Oviedo, the capital of the Asturias. Andalusia for a time, protected by the Sierra Morena and its distance from the French, has certainly formed a junta , whose residence is at Seville, the capital of that province. The provinces of Granada and Murcia on the borders of the Mediterranean Sea may possibly unite with this last association.
Bonaparte is however already in possession of Madrid, the capital of the Castiles, Barcelona the capital of Catalonia, and Pamplona, the capital of Navarre. These cannot therefore be expected to make any very decisive efforts in favor of the common cause.
The natives of Castile are distinguished in history by their high and heroic sense of honour. They are proverbially men of a chivalrous enthusiasm. Unfortunately however their enemy is already among them, in considerable force; & the British seem to be duly sensible of the effects of this presence. This province too is comparatively champagne and flat; and is therefore more easily conquered and maintained by an enemy. Its situation
too renders it of peculiar importance. The province is divided into Old Castile and New Castile; Burgos the capital of the former, and Madrid of the latter. By occupying Madrid, Murat has not only got possession of the treasury, and the arsenal, the councils of state and some of the most active men which regulated the whole kingdom, but being placed in the very heart of the country, he can materially intercept the communications between the different juntas, and the active co-operation of their military resources.
This will be one of the first objects of Bonaparte . And no effort will certainly be spared to cut off these detached parties from all the benefits of consultation and union.
Bonaparte has one advantage, which few other commanders ever possessed. Having fought in so many countries of such varied descriptions, he is now able to traverse every sort of ground, and to surmount every sort of difficulty with the greatest ease. He has the benefits of experience and apparatus to master every species of soil. He has officers and soldiers, who dread no sort of resistance, because they have conquered all. He has traversed the champagne plains of Holland and Prussia—And he has soldiers in his camp, who have trod the Peaks of the Alps in Italy, Tyrol and Switzerland. These are not the men, who are to be daunted by the ruggedness of the roads of Spain, or the elevated heights of the Sierra de Asturias , or the dangerous defiles of the Sierra Morena itself. They may retard his career for a time, and they may shield his assailants from his power a little longer; but his force will ultimately overtake them, unless their fears or his own finesse shall drive them from their country or lure them to his feet.
These defiles and mountains may be productive of one good effect to their unfortunate inhabitants. They may enable them to hold out some time longer, until they can either make better terms with their conqueror, or prepare for their emigration to South America. Surely, however, the Grandees of Spain have not as many inducements to leave their country, as their own Monarch, or the Prince of Portugal. The latter were presented with other crowns in the new world; but how many of the former have titles or estates in the new hemisphere, to replace those which they would abandon in the old? Look at another resource, which Bonaparte has secured.
There exist no longer any Pyrenees to the French Emperor. This natural barrier of the Spanish empire, and the artificial fortifications which are erected on these mountains, have already been annihilated by his provident sagacity. Bonaparte is said to command the great passes of the Pyrenees; the pass of Bidasoa , with the ferry of that river, which constitutes a part of the frontier of the two kingdoms, on the one side of which is a Spanish custom-house, and on the other a French—the pass, which emerges in the neighborhood of the city of Pamplona —and that, which emerges in the vicinity of Barcelona . His troops already occupy both these cities. The first pass conducts him to the lively and industrious inhabitants of the mountainous province of Biscay , the roads of which, considering the great difficulties they had to encounter, are said to be amongst the finest in Europe. The second pass, leads to Navarre —and the third, to the province of Catalonia .
Possessed of these passes, and of some of the frontier cities, which are built at the foot of the Pyrenees, what difficulty can Bonaparte experience in sending reinforcements to Madrid & the plains of Castile? He is now represented as busily intent on the accomplishment of this object. For even the English prints admit that "he is pouring more troops into Spain from Italy, from the Netherlands and from France."
The fate of Poland cannot be forgotten in this occasion. Somewhat similar in her situation to the present condition of Spain; sorely smitten in the steps of her revolution; may her catastrophe little resemble that of Spain! Poland too, was governed by a weak and pusillanimous monarch; she too, had her associations or juntas of the people; but she had an advantage, which Spain does not possess; she had a Kosciusko to conduct her armies. All her exertions however were unavailing. She fell; and to this day and to all eternity, the partition of Poland will stand an indelible blot on the national escutcheons of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. If he has the same views, Bonaparte will challenge the same infamy from an impartial posterity.
In one respect, indeed, Poland is said to have had the means of extrication from all her difficulties, which certainly are not in the power of Spain. Poland, however, lost sight of this advantage. "In this emergency," says Belsham , "no chance of ultimate success could possibly remain but in the adoption of the daring and decisive measure of summoning a national convention, and establishing a new constitution founded upon the broadest basis of democracy—a constitution in the preservation of which every individual would feel himself deeply, and permanently interested—a constitution which, as in France, would excite the genuine spirit of republican enthusiasm, which would convert Poland, like France, into an armed nation, and infuse into every breast the heroic, determined resolution to conquer or die. But to a grand and glorious effort, like this, the genius and talents of Kosciusko did not appear equal: on the contrary, a proclamation was published, stating, 'That as the Polish insurrection took place upon principles essentially different from those prevailing in France, it should be differently conducted; and that the king,' whose timidity and duplicity had rendered him justly despicable in the eyes of all, 'should be treated with the deference and regard due to his rank.' But whatever effect this system of policy might have produced upon the destinies of Poland, it could scarcely at this time assist the emancipation of Spain. The discouraging effects of the revolution of France are now presented to the eyes of every subject in Europe. Besides, the Spaniards are not as ripe for such a revolution as the Poles were. They are utter strangers to the forms and semblance of an elective government. Their grandees and titular clergy are too much connected with the interests of the sovereign, to descend to the equality of a commonwealth. But though this idea may not be congenial with the condition of the mother country, yet it is one of those schemes which may be ultimately invoked to animate the exertions of her American colonists.
The Spaniards cannot rationally calculate on the resurrection of any of the other continental powers of Europe. What country is likely to rise up against Bonaparte , and co-operate with Spain? The armies of Prussia, we are just informed, have been disbanded to 3000 men. Russia has just announced her
* Sierra, in the Spanish tongue, means a mountain.
entire concurrence in the views of France, by an edict which cuts off all commerce between G. Britain and herself, through the medium of neutral vessels. Austria is kept in check by the surrounding troops of France. Holland is a mere tributary. And the Confederation of the Rhine has yet exhibited no marks of sturdy resistance. Where then is the ally of the Junta to be found, but in the corrupt and selfish cabinet of Great Britain?
On whatever side then, we turn our eyes, we can perceive no favorable obstacles to the uniform success of France:—No effectual resistance which the Juntas of the mother country can present to her subjugation.
It is an important problem; what is to be the fate of the Spanish colonies of America? The governor of the Havanna has avowed his allegiance to Ferdinand. It was time indeed to abandon the impotent Charles and his profligate minister, the Prince of Peace. Whether this course will be pursued by the colonies of the Main, and Mexico, whether they will retain their allegiance to the monarch who has abandoned his crown, whether they will ultimately declare in favor of any of the royal family, who should appear among themselves, whether they will acquiesce in the usurpation of Bonaparte , or whether they will finally raise the banners of an independent government; are questions whose solution is buried in futurity. It is not improbable that circumstances will assign different destinies to the different colonies. Great Britain will attempt to gain possession of the Islands—Don Pedro, a nephew of the old Monarch in the Portuguese line, who emigrated with the Prince Regent to the Brazils, may perhaps attempt to raise his banners in Peru or Terra Firma, in the event of Ferdinand's protracted imprisonment, or in the absence of some nearer heir of the Spanish crown. Our own wishes are, that the colonies of South America, availing themselves of this auspicious crisis, may make themselves independent of Spain, and establish such a republican constitution as is adapted to the genius of the people. Their ports would then be thrown open to our trade. And the rich productions of the South may be freely bartered for those of the North.
NOTE.
The term junta , which they have assumed, is already a familiar one in the government of Spain. In our language, a junta means a cabal, a conspiracy, a secret association of men, for the attainment of some mischievous or illicit purposes. But in Spain, a junta , is an assembly of men, recognised or created by government. Thus, the Junta de comercio is a sovereign court, which regulates and decides affairs relative to commerce. Junta del tabaco , is a particular tribunal, which determines all causes relative to the duty upon that article. Junta sacra is a meeting of delegates from several cities.
It is said in the English prints, that both the Junta and Bonaparte have designed to convene the corles : The first no doubt wishing to unite the force of Spain in a common cause, and the latter to conquer them by finesse—A few remarks on this national assembly may not be uninteresting:
The Corles furnish a decisive proof of the silent and certain encroachments of Executive power. Should "we turn our attention from a view of obscure antiquity to modern Europe," says Mr. Gallatin , in his celebrated speech on the Foreign Intercourse Bill, "how shall the assertion be supported, that in representative governments the legislature usually swallows up the executive? History tells us that three centuries ago, representative forms of government existed throughout Europe, in which the representatives of the people, or of a part of the people, had more or less power or influence, according to the various circumstances under which they respectively arose. But if we look at the present situation of that country, such at least as it was before the French revolution, where can we discover traces of those institutions? What has become of the corles of Spain? Of the states general of France? Of the diets of Denmark? Every where we find the executive in possession of legislative powers." The catastrophe of the French revolution, if it has really reached that stage, certainly forms no exception to this principle.
The Corles of Spain had once a most important influence in the affairs of government, in war, in peace, and the levying of taxes. But they have not been assembled for a considerable time, except for the sake of form. The sovereigns have found means to elude their authority. "They promulgate their ordinances under the name of pragmaticas , the preambles of which give us to understand, that they claim the same authority as if they had been published in the assembly of the Corles . These are never convoked in the present time, except on the accession of a new sovereign to the throne, to administer to him an oath, in the name of the nation, and to swear to him fidelity." "On this occasion," continues Bouffandeau in his Travels through Spain , "letters of convocation are sent to all the grandees, to all the prelates, and to every city which has a right to send deputies to the Corles . The two first classes represent the nobility, the priests sit in the name of the clergy, and the cities which depute one of their magistrates represent the people. Except on these occasions, of which there have been but two examples in the present century, the corles of the whole kingdom have not been assembled since 1713, when Philip V. convoked them to give their approbation to the Pragmatic Sanction , which changed the order of succession to the throne."
On Tuesday evening last, we had one of the most powerful floods of rain ever witnessed by the inhabitants of this city. About 4 o'clock P. M. "the windows of heaven were opened," and the torrent discharged itself, for during an hour and a half, or two hours. An intelligent gentleman informs us, that there fell during the day, 4 inches and 8 tenths of rain; the greatest quantity that he has measured, read or heard of, since the celebrated gust in Sept. '69. In the morning, only 10-45ths of an inch: Above 4 inches and one 10th fell during the squall. The effects were correspondent to this impetuosity of water. Our streets were almost deluged. Small runs, that were in the least confined by their banks, rose in some places 16 or 20 perpendicular feet.
But the most singular and unfortunate accident, that took place in the vicinity of this city, was the injury sustained by the James River Canal and basin. So sudden was the rise of the water, that for some distance it overflowed the canal, and run over the banks, on the sides of which, in several places, it washed away a considerable portion of the dirt. This rise and its consequent effects would have been much greater, if the arch over which the canal passes, about half a mile from the basin, had not given way. The rain of this arch is not so much attributed to
the pressure of the superincumbent water in the canal, as to that of a stream of water, which passes under the arch, and was swelled by the accumulation of the rain to such a height, as to overflow the wall and mingle with the waters of the canal. This stream bearing up against the concave part of the arch, is supposed to have burst the stones asunder; or as some suppose, it threw down the upper part of the opposite wall and removed the stones of the arch.
The water in the basin has consequently subsided from the loss of the water in the canal. In several places, the sides of the basin have also yielded and sunk down.
The loss of the James River company is estimated at about 2,000 $.—A part of the works of the Armory also gave way; but it is supposed that 4 or 500 $ will repair the damage and replace every thing in the same situation. The Mills and Armory , which stand below the arch, will be stopped in their operation, until its reparation is completed. Boats cannot descend to the Sasin , but a temporary dam is erected a few feet above the arch, which will enable the boats to descend to that point on the canal. From that landing, the produce will be conveyed by drays to this City. This suspension will not probably continue for more than three or four weeks.
Several French families are consulting their safety by leaving the island of Cuba . Many of them are said to have been emigrants from St. Domingo . The same thing may possibly occur in Porto-Rico . The probability is, that many of these unfortunate beings will seek an asylum in the United States.
Some knave or fool has attempted to impose on the credulity of Mr. Wagner , editor of the Baltimore North American . We assure him, that no 'great changes are taking place in the politics of the people of Virginia.' No circumstance has yet occurred, that is calculated to shake the affections of this state towards the administration. If any change has taken place, it is the wonderful circumstance, that a few federalists have acknowledged the wisdom of the government in laying the embargo.
Mr. STUART will deliver an ORATION at the Capitol on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock.
AT four o'clock on Sunday next the Rev. Mr. Ellis will preach a Charity Sermon at the Methodist meeting-house, for the benefit of the School under the direction of the Female Humane Association . Richmond, August 12.
WANTED, as apprentices, at the Office of the ENQUIRER, TWO BOYS, from 12 to 15, of reputable connections.
MR. MANFRADI respectfully informs the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Richmond , Manchester and its vicinity, that he intends to give his fourth Exhibition on Saturday evening the 13th instant at the Freemason's Hall , of Rope dancing with and without the Balance Pole , of Tumbling and feats of activity, the Pyramids , dancing on the slack wire, &c. &c. &c. And hopes by his exertions to merit the public patronage. To commence half past seven o'clock precisely, and price half a dollar per ticket. Richmond, August 12. (It)
NOTICE, that on Thursday the 25th instant, will be sold, at auction, to the highest bidder, at the late residence of Sam. P. Pointer , all his remaining stock of GROCERIES , amongst which are the following: old Apple and Cognac Brandy of superior quality, Imperial and Young Hyson Teas of excellent quality, Brown Sugar and Coffee by the barrel, one hogshead of Molasses and three of New England Rum, one cask of old Sherry wine, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention.
Also, one likely Riding Horse, about six years old, two valuable Milne Cow, a one yearling raised in town—One Negro Woman, one likely man, who is a good cook, gardener and ostler, and also, one likely Mulatto Boy, about 12 or 15 years old.
At the same time will be hired out for one year, a likely Female SERVANT with three children, and who is a good house servant: Also, one Girl of sufficient size to wait and attend in a house. Also, will be sold, all the Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, amongst which are four good Beds and Furniture, and the usual Mahogany and other articles customarily used in a plain genteel family. At the same time, will likewise be rented for one year, the Store-House, Lumber-House and Yard, lately occupied by said Pointer as a Grocer, and which is believed to be equal to any upon Shockoe for business. Also, will be rented the adjoining Garden, now in a high state of cultivation, and which upon inspection, will sufficiently recommend itself. Also, the House and Lot opposite the Garden, and now occupied by Mrs. Pointer . Possession of those may be immediately had.
For the Groceries ninety days credit will be allowed, for all sums of or above 50$, upon giving notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, and for all sums under cash. And for the residue of the above articles nine months credit for all sums of or above $50$, with like notes and endorsers, and for all sums under, cash will be required.
All persons having claims against the said estate are particularly requested to bring them forward without delay, authenticated as the law requires; and those who are inclined are likewise earnestly requested to come forward and discharge the same, as the situation of the affairs of the estate will not admit of further indulgence. All liquidated just claims against the estate of the said Pointer , will be received for the cash or other payments, by BENJ. WOLFE, Executor. Richmond, August 12. (V.S.)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD—Strayed or stolen from Caleb Bolar's residence in the County of Caroline about four or five miles below the Bowling-Green and near the stage road, a blood bay GELDING , about four feet ten inches or five feet high, nine or ten years old, shot all round, his tail which had been bobbed has grown long and his mane hangs on the right side; if there be any white about him, it is not recollected, though there may be a little on one or both of his hinder feet—locks; there are knots on one or both shoulders caused by being galled with the collar, his withers are high and have been chafed by the saddle; he has been used as a plough-horse for the last three years, on a plantation on James River in the lower end of the County of Powhatan and may end-savor to get there again.—Any person who will deliver the said horse to Mr. John Gity at the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond , shall receive the above reward. August 12. (4m.)

EXTRACTS FROM THE ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE OF REPUBLICAN YOUNG MEN, OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS, AND TO THE REPUBLICAN YOUNG MEN OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK.
It appearing therefore from facts undisputed and indisputable, that there was nothing unfair or improper in the proceedings of the nominators, let us now examine the wisdom of their choice.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, a very few years, a very few months ago, it would have been thought an useless and impertinent task to undertake the vindication of Mr. Madison.
"We know what we are, But we know not what we shall be."
You have not, nor can the opponents of Mr. Madison have forgotten, that mind which has so long shed lustre upon our party, and so often illuminated the councils of our nation. Through a long course of political labours directed to the honour of his country abroad, and its liberties and happiness at home, his private and public integrity has placed him above reproach. As representative of the people, and as secretary of state, the grateful voice of his republican constituents has uniformly borne testimony to the worth of the man and the importance of his services. His character extorts even from his political opponents, reluctant admiration. Envy is subdued and overwhelmed by the splendour of his talents: and from the view of his blameless life, malice herself shrinks, abashed and in despair.
Such is Mr. Madison; and such has been the opinion entertained of his character, till very lately, by all the the Republican party. But by the hand of some magician inauspicious to his destiny, that character has been most wondrously transformed to the enchanted eyes & imaginations of some of his former admirers. The man who has uniformly asserted the rights and honor of his country against foreign insolence and aggression, now bends before their bewildered sight, the cringing supplicant of foreign power! The eloquent advocate of our merchants and our seamen, frowns the grim and direful enemy of commerce! The undaunted supporter of the warworn soldier's rights against a host of greedy speculators, shrinks appalled at every sound, and fears the face of day! Surely no fell enchanter of yore, e'er sported more cruelly with the deluded victims of his art, than some magic passion, interest or prejudice now sports with these unhappy men! Why the hackneyed and silly slanders of French influence and enmity to commerce which these very gentlemen have so often repelled with indignation and contempt, should now be urged by themselves, it is in vain for us to conjecture. It is sufficient to say, that whether made by the adherents of Timothy Pickering, or the pretended friends of Governor Clinton, they have in every instance proved utterly and shamelessly false. The persons who nominated Mr. Madison knew that these charges were totally unwarranted by any thing in his character or conduct at the present or any other period of his nomination, and that the citizens of the nation was still unimpaired. If such be the Secretary of state, who will question the propriety of his nomination?
Let us for a moment attend to the only proposition, which amid a torrent of declamation seems to bear the form and consistence of argument.
This nomination, it is said, is unconstitutional, because the constitution of the United States provides, that "no senator or representative in congress shall be appointed an elector."
Now it was never pretended by the friends of the nomination, nor by the gentlemen in question, when they were friends to such nominations, that it amounted to a choice, or that the citizens of the United States were more bound to adhere to it than in other cases of nomination by committees of their appointment. All that ever was contended by the gentlemen themselves, we hope, in former times, and by the friends of the nomination now is, that this being the most convenient mode of obtaining the free and unbiased sense of the majority of the people, it is expedient and advisable to adhere to it in all cases, where the character of the candidate is fitting and the proceedings fair and impartial. We have before observed, that the safety of a party requires that it should act with concert, and the object of all such nominations is to concentrate its force, which the support of different candidates must necessarily divide, and of course weaken or destroy. That through a long course of years a constant recurrence to this mode of nomination should not have awakened the reflection or alarmed the fears of these guardians of the constitution, is no slight evidence of their want of foundation. Some of them at least, must have passed the "hey day of the blood" and ripened into deep and knowing politicians. With their example before us, acute and enlightened as they are, and without sufficient evidence that they have obtained new or clearer lights on this subject, we are disposed, and recommend to you, to follow the plain and sure track of probable experience.
Another (and in the opinion of some, most weighty) objection to the present nomination, is the predominance of Virginia influence in the councils of the country. At all times such invidious allusions to states and sections of the union are weak and dangerous. But at the present crisis, they are most peculiarly reprehensible. Such affectation of state jealousy is contemptible in the extreme. In the choice of the chief magistrate of the nation, we should be actuated only by a disinterested search for talents and integrity. Of what consequence can it be, whether a good and enlightened President should have been born on the banks of the Hudson or on the shores of the Potomac? That he is good and wise, is the cause of his elevation. Unfortunate indeed, would be the fate of these United States, if from a foolish punctilio of rotation, they should impose on themselves the necessity of dispensing with the services of their best and ablest men, because they chance to reside in a particular state. Under such circumstances, the chief magistracy would cease to be that post of honor which the constitution intended it.
Whence arises this clamor about Virginia influence? Is it matter of jealousy to her sister states, and of accusation against herself, that Virginia has given birth to those brightest ornaments of our country, a WASHINGTON and a JEFFERSON? If the talents and integrity of her citizens are just
grounds of complaint against a state, then it must follow, that her respectability and influence will be in the inverse ratio of the ability of her citizens.
That such a plan of state rotation would be utterly incompatible with the honor and prosperity of the nation, will not be denied by the objectors themselves, who are sagacious and patriotic enough to treat the notion with contempt, when urged from abroad. Virginia influence is with them an ostensible but not a real cause of complaint. If Pennsylvania, the rich and populous Pennsylvania , should whisper in our ears "It is now my turn. You have had two vice-presidents, a secretary of the treasury, four or five ambassadors to foreign powers, and other long et cetera of honors and dignities, while I have hitherto been content with a Secretary of the Treasury, and an attorney general;" arguments drawn from considerations of patriotism, integrity of party, the binding sense of the majority, would flow readily and copiously from the lips of these gentlemen, who, to do them justice, can wield a two-edged weapon with wondrous dexterity.
If none of the foregoing objections should prevail with the understanding, the authors think that they have still a chance of success through the feelings of the people, which they endeavor to exasperate by hints and insinuations, that the venerable Clinton has been treated with disrespect and ingratitude. Though we much question, and strongly incline to doubt, whether the safety of the whole republican party could honestly be hazarded in the vindication of private feelings, however dignified and amiable their possessor, yet if this charge were true, the makers might furnish some slight apology for the error of their heads, in the warmth of their hearts. By none we trust, more than by ourselves, would such ingratitude and disrespect be censured and resented. Most sincerely do we wish, that this hitherto-esteemable man may tread the path of duty and honor to the end, and that no ill-omened cloud may for a moment obscure the brightness of his setting. But we confess that it is not apparent to us, in what this "disrespect and ingratitude" consists. If it be in passing by the fancied claim of the vice-president to the PRESIDENT, we answer that in our opinion, no such claim exists. The principle of rotation in office is equally inapplicable to individuals and states. Our constitution does not acknowledge it; it has not been established by precedent; and it may at all times be altogether inexpedient. That the constitution does not acknowledge it, needs no proof but the inspection of that instrument. Its inexpediency will be manifest, when you reflect that it might tend to exclude him whose pre-eminent qualifications would otherwise make him the unanimous choice of the people. If a solitary instance would be sufficient to establish a precedent, (which in correct reasoning cannot be admitted,) that of Mr. Adams is in itself too equivocal for the purpose, as in popularity with the federal party, he was second only to Washington. Mr. Jefferson was the candidate of an adverse party.
The people of the United States entertain for the vice-president an esteem and veneration, the merited tribute of a long list of patriotic services; but to the citizens of his native state he is peculiarly endeared, because that esteem and veneration are in them mingled with a tenderness of attachment to his person, such as is felt towards a fond and anxious parent by the children of his peculiar care. It is common and natural for the heart to deceive itself with the persuasion that its feelings for a respected object are partaken by ALL who approach it. Reflection and experience show us, that to expect this, would be irrational; and that it is the very vice of doteage to suppose, that in the objects of our regard alone, are centered ALL excellence and worth. We hope and believe, that in the extensive territory of the U. States, there are many men with whom Mr. Clinton would not deem himself dishonored by a comparison. A generous spirit would scarcely complain when a selection was to be made from such MEN to fill the first office in his country, that the lot had been cast on one whom he would not have preferred. To call the honest exercise of the right of preference, "INGRATEITUDE," is a solecism in language betraying we fear a confusion of ideas.
Had Mr. Clinton been nominated for the presidency, and had a few partial friends of Mr. Madison, with overweening zeal, urged this objection—had they displayed in earnest and glowing terms his transcendent information and ability—had they told us, that next to Mr. Jefferson, he had long been considered the most eminent man in the republican party—had they affirmed (with how much truth let your recollection decide) that he had been long pointed out by a great majority of that party as the successor to the presidency—that but for the place of his residence, he would have been the vice-president—and that it is therefore treating him with "ingratitudes and disrespect" to prefer another, however worthy, you, fellow-citizens, ourselves, and the opponents of the present nomination, would have heartily concurred in reprobating such remarks, condemning them perhaps as factious clamor ; and we should have recommended to the PEOPLE, as we do now to you, to support the nomination, and to sacrifice private prejudices and personal attachments at the altar of the public weal.
How the opponents of the nomination can reconcile their present opposition with their former practice and opinions, is, we confess, beyond our comprehension. It is, however for themselves to determine whether in the eyes of the people they will appear correct and consistent politicians, or captious disingenuous cavillers—whether they will appear with the dignified port and understanding of men, or like silly forward children clamoring for a forbidden toy, regardless of the difficulty or danger of its attainment.
After a full and candid consideration of this important question, we are thoroughly convinced, that the support of the nomination of JAMES MADISON for president, and GEORGE CLINTON for vice-president, of the United States, of the United States, is incumbent on every member of the republican party.
Because that nomination has been made in the accustomed manner, hitherto universally acknowledged the best for obtaining the free and unbiased opinion of the majority of the people.
Because for aught that has appeared to us, no art, intrigue or corruption—no improper influence of any kind soever was used to procure it; but that on the contrary, it was the almost unanimous voice of a very large majority of the republican members of congress freely and honestly expressed at a meeting fairly and avowedly held for the purpose of nominating.
Because there is no valid objection to the character of either of the candidates who
have always stood deservedly high in the estimation of the country.
Because no good citizens we are bound to yield to the will of the majority fully and expressed, whatever may be our private wishes, in all things which concern the public weal—that this submission is a principle of social order and necessity as binding on a citizen of the state of New-York in relation to the interests of the union, as on an inhabitant of a ward of the city of New-York in relation to the interests of the state.
Because however great our attachment to individuals, it cannot equal our devotion to our country, which a conflict of opinion on a point of such importance might tend to distract or endanger, at a crisis of its affairs imperiously demanding concert in its councils and harmony amongst its citizens.
Fellow-citizens, we recommend to you the support of this nomination in the only way in which you can now afford it, by the open avowal of your acquiescence, and the discouragement of all opposition. It behoves you to do this, if you would adhere to correct and consistent principles, and secure the stability of the cause you espouse. To the support of such principles, you owe the rights you enjoy. By their light the firm and steady steps of your fathers were guided thro' the gloom of the revolution. The result of their labors was the safety and prosperity of their country—Their own happiness and the admiration of that country their reward. By pursuing the same course, you must secure the same objects; and when the hand of time shall bleach your hairs and point you to repossess, will look back on your conduct with the same complacency, in the full assurance that you have preserved, with like parental care, the inheritance of your children.
Published by the unanimous order of the General Committee of Republican Young Men of the city and county of New-York. THO. H. VAIL, Chairman, JNO. L. LAURENCE, Sec'y.
MISCELLANY.
CURIOUS FACTS.
It is to the luxury of the old Romans that we owe many of the delicacies that now abound in Europe. Lucullus, when he returned from the Mithridatic war, introduced cherries the first time into Italy, from Cerasus, a city near Sinope, on the Euxine sea. There were also brought into Italy, about this period, many other curiosities from fruits, flowers, and other plants, from Greece, Asia, and Africa; apricots from Epirus, peaches from Persia, the finest sorts of plums from Damascus and Armenia, pears and figs from Greece and Egypt, citrons from Media, and pomegranates from Carthage. All these were soon brought to perfection in Italy.
Turkey or Guinea cocks were brought first into England in the 15th of Henry VIII. It was much about the same time that pippins were brought from beyond sea by Leonard Murscall of Plumstead in Sussex. In 1578, apricots were brought from Italy; and that country also gave England melon seeds in the reign of James I. About the same period, the large fine pole gooseberry was brought from Flanders with sallads and cabbages. It was not till the era of the Restoration, that asparagus, artichokes, lemons, oranges, and cauliflowers were known in England.
It was somewhat remarkable, that queen Elizabeth was the first person in England who wore silk stockings. They were presented to her by a Mrs. Montague; and henceforth, says Dr. Howell, she never wore cloth ones any more. The art of knitting silk stockings by wire or needles was first practised in Spain; and 28 years after it had been imported into England. Mr. Lee of Cambridge invented the engine or steel loom, called the stocking frame, by means of which England was enabled to export great quantities of silk stockings to Italy and other parts. Mr. Lee taught his art in England and France, and his servants did the same in Spain, Venice and Ireland.
The use of coaches was introduced into England by Fitz-Alan, earl of Arundel, A. D. 1350. At first they were drawn by two horses only. It was Buckingham, the favorite, who (about 1619) began to have them drawn by six horses, which, as in old historian says, "was wondered at as a novelty, and imputed to him as a masterly pride." Before that time, ladies chiefly rode on horseback, either single on their palfreys, or double, behind some person, or on a pillion.
BETTER AND BETTER.
New Invention.—Mr. James Richmond, a young man residing in the town of Livingston, Columbia county, has invented a BOAT, which will move at the rate of 3 or 4 miles an hour, against both wind and tide, without the assistance of either Steam, Sails, or Oars.
Whimsical cause assigned for the dearth of literature in America.
Mr. Barrow, a celebrated traveller, in a late publication entitled A voyage to Cochin China , declares that he is persuaded that it is owing to the continual teasing of Musquitoes, that America has produced so few works of genius. It is inconceivable, he observes, how any man can think to the purpose, with such an odious creature eternally humming in his ears!
THE FAIR EQUIVOQUE.
From a pleasant little work called the Journey of Life , is taken the following neat epigram.
As blooming Harriet moved along, The fairest of the beauteous throng, The beaux gazed on with admiration, Avow'd by many an exclamation! What form! what naught! what grace! What roses deck that Grecian face! "Nay," Dashwood cries, "that bloom's not Harriet's, 'Twas bought at Reynold's, Moore's or Mar- riot's; And tho' you view her face untainted, I swear, by God, your beauty's painted." A wager was instantly laid, And Ranger sought the lovely maid; The pending bet he soon reveal'd, Nor e'en the impious oath conceal'd. Confus'd—her cheek bore witness true, By turns the roses came and flew. "Your bet," she said, "is rudely odd— But I am painted, Sir—By God."
TO RENT for one or more years, and possession to be given on the first day of January next, the TAVERN at King William court also, the Store House, Granary and private Dwelling-house, to which is attached a kitchen and stable, independent of the kitchen and stable belonging to the tavern—There is not a better stand in the lower country either for a tavern or store. It is situated about the centre of one of the most wealthy and populous situations in the lower country, very healthy; distant from Mattapony river, about 3 miles, from the Pautanky about six, and from the city of Richmond, 27 miles; the land belonging to it is fertile and very productive. Any mercantile gentleman with a family, wishing to reside in the country, could not select a more desirable and profitable a situation.
For terms, apply to the subscriber near Charles City court-house. PATK. HENDREN, Attorney in fact for Nathl. Gregory, trustee for Mary Ann Gregory and her children. August 2. (law4w)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Samuel Jones, and recorded in the county court of Amelia, made to secure the payment of a debt due Thomas Perkinson, thereunder expressed, will be sold for cash, on the 22d day of August next, on the premises, one certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county of Amelia, and adjoining the lands of Philip Dunnevant, John Sudbury, senr. Henry Eans, Wm. M. Booker's estate and E. Rison; containing by estimation sixty-three acres, more or less, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the said debt and all costs accruing. ELBERT RISON, } Trustees. PETER RISON, } (law3wff) August 2.
MR. LE TELLIER, DENTIST.—In the house adjoining Mr. Edmund Randolph's branches of his profession, i. e. cleansing and bestowing the teeth to their natural elegance, and removing that corrosive substance called tartar, which adheres to them in the form of a black or yellow crust, which is the cause of many teeth decaying, an offensive breath, and the corroder of the gums and sockets. He sets artificial ones so as to stand firm, being useful as well as ornamental, plugs the decayed cavities of such as can be preserved, and extracts such as are too far gone to be saved, in which operation he makes use of BREESE'S PATENT EXTRACTING INSTRUMENTS, which takes the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use; for which operation his price is one dollar, when done at his own house.
He deems it unnecessary to say any thing concerning the advantage derived from the manner of his performance or his abilities, leaving it for his former operations to speak.
He has DENTIFRICE prepared by himself of a superior quality for the preservation of the gums and teeth, void of corrosive substance.
MR. LE TELLIER wishes the public to have notice that he has now made Richmond his permanent residence, all his prices are considerably lower than when he was only a visitor of the place.
A line or servant directed to the aforesaid place will be attended to. He keeps a constant supply of Teeth Extracting Instruments, key kind, and best quality, for sale. May 6. (law6m)
SUGARS of first quality, Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Demijohns and Bolting Cloths, FOR SALE BY M. M. MYERS.
TO RENT—The STORE AND COUNTING ROOM on the Main-Street, late occupied by Mr. Richard Brooke.
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILL & DISTILLERY.—The subscriber will sell or lease for a term of years, with or without a distillery, containing five stills of near 1000 gallons, the valuable MILL on Appomattox river, in Cumberland, lately owned by William Skipwith. The house is 66 feet long, 26 wide, and three stories high, containing 2 pair best burr and 1 pair corn stones, with Evans's patent machinery and a Saw Mill in complete order. Boats pass under the Mill through one of the best locks on the river—the neighborhood affords an abundant supply of wheat, and on the spot are two commodious houses calculated for a store and residence. If sold, the purchaser may be accommodated with 4 or 500 acres of Land, one half in wood. Terms may be known on application to Mr. Jeffers at the Mill or to me near Genito Bridge.
EDMUND HARRISON. (law5w)
IN CHANCERY.—Prince William County Court, June 10th, 1808.
Thomas Chapman, surviving acting executor of William Carr, dec'd, plaintiff—against
Thomas Purcell and Eleanor his wife, formerly Eleanor Randolph, widow and legatee of William Randolph, son and legatee of John Randolph, dec'd, Robert Randolph, William Randolph, George Randolph, and Mildred Randolph, children and legatees of said William Randolph, dec'd, and infants under the age of twenty-one years, Peter Oliver and Mildred Oliver, his wife, and Peggy Oliver, daughter of said Peter and Mildred, Nancy Tyler, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, formerly Frances Randolph, Sarah Randolph, Peggy Randolph, John Wright and Betsey his wife, formerly Betsey Randolph, and Charles Purcell and Mary Ann Purcell his wife, formerly Mary Ann Randolph; which said Mildred Oliver, Peggy Oliver, Nancy Tyler, Frances James, Sarah Randolph, Peggy Randolph, Betsey Wright, and Mary Ann Purcell, are also legatees of the said John Randolph, dec'd.—defendants.
The defendants Margaret Randolph, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, and Peter Oliver and Milly his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, by affidavit that the said Margaret Randolph, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, and Peter Oliver and Milly his wife, are not residents of this commonwealth; on motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of October court next and enter their appearance to this suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the newspaper entitled "The Enquirer" printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy of this order be posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A copy. Teste, J. WILLIAMS, c. c. (law2m)
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a court of Appeals held at the Capitol, in Richmond, the third day of June, 1808.
GENERAL RULE.—After the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court shall be called in the order in which they stand upon the docket, and such as may be ready for hearing pursuant to the former rules of this court, shall, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand upon the docket, until the whole shall be gone through; and the causes which shall be passed over, shall, unless for some very special reason appearing to the court, be put at the end of the docket of each term.
Ordered, That the above rule be published in at least three of the newspapers printed in Richmond, once a week until the first day of October next.
A Copy. Teste, J. BROWN, c. c. (Usto)
UNITED STATES' STOCK LOST!—Notice is hereby given, That the following certificates of the United States' Stock, in the name of John Baird, bearing date 15 March 1791, have been lost or mislaid, and due application will be made at the Loan Office of the U. States for their reneval.
Six per Cents No. 210 $711 53. Deferred 219 $353 67 Three per Cents 185 $217 03 WILLIAM BAIRD, Ex'or Of John Baird. July 19th. (cp3m)
CASH SALE.—To be sold for ready money at the front door of the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond, on Thursday, the fifteenth day of September next (1808) in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. bearing date on the 29th day of May, 1807, and recorded in the General Court, all that Estate and tract of Land in the county of Fluvanna at the confluence of the South and North rivers, containing by estimation five thousand seven hundred and nine acres, be the same more or less, and bounded by the antient meets and boundaries thereof, being the same Land, and the whole thereof formerly the property of Walter King, granted to the said David Ross by letters patent, signed and sealed by the Governor of Virginia, as will more fully and satisfactorily appear by referring to the records of the Land Office, or so much thereof as will pay the following sums of money, with the expenses attending the execution of said trust, viz:
Table with 2 columns: Description of payment, Amount. Rows include: To Mrs. Frances Tabb payable on the 26th of May 1808, with interest on £790: 5: 4, a part thereof from the 26th May 1807, till paid, $16076:39; To the same payable on the 26th of May 1808, 1432:04; To the same as guardian to her infant daughter Signora Tabb, payable on the same day, with interest on £659:10:9 a part thereof from the 26th of May 1807, till paid, 2653:33; To the same as guardian to her infant daughter Mary Ann Tabb, payable on the same day, with interest on £606, a part thereof from the 26th May, 1807, till paid, 2335:98; To Randolph Harrison, payable on the same day, 12,800:—; To J. & E. Cunningham payable on the same day, 8966:—; ABRM. B. VENABLE, BENJ. HATCHER, JOHN G. SMITH, } Trustees. (ept15S)
WILL BE SOLD for Cash, on the premises near the town of Caira, on Saturday the fourteenth day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by David Coupland, for the purposes in said deed mentioned; a certain tract or parcel of LAND, it being a part of the tract on which the said David now resides, one hundred and fifty acres, binding on the lines of Geo. Anderson and Charles Wheeler, junr, beginning on Willis's, and running to the north of his house to his back line, to use the expression of said deed of trust, which will be found on record in Buckingham county. SAMUEL ANDERSON, } Trustees. JAMES WILSON, } epts July 19.
GALLEGHO, RICHARD & Co.—Having no longer any concern in the COLUMBIAN MILLS, (commonly called Ross's MILLS,) inform their friends and the public in general that any WHEAT sent to them by water from the upper Country, will be received at THEIR MILLS ON THE CANAL, and any Wheat sent to them by LAND will be received at a convenient Lumber-House contiguous to their counting-room. Richmond, July 12. (cp2m)
WILL BE SOLD for Cash, on the premises, on the twenty-seventh day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Archibald Baird, for the purposes in said deed mentioned, a TRACT of LAND, containing by estimation four hundred and forty-four acres and adjoining the lands of Powhatan Bolling, dec'd, Amos Lepford, George Hooper, Elizabeth Childress, and William Milroy. WILLIAM M. ALLEN, } Trustees. SAMUEL ALLEN, } Caira, July 16. (July 22.) (law)
BOARDING HOUSE.—Mrs. JUDITH NELSON having taken the Tenement belonging to Mr. William Price, lately occupied by Mr. McCraw, on the street leading from the Capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take gentlemen, ladies, and children to board by the day, week, month or year; she has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders, that no exertions shall be wanting to give satisfaction. Richmond, July 29. (if)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.—Ran away from the subscriber some time in April last, a negro woman named MARY, about twenty-two years of age, a dark complexion, modest countenance, and speaks very low when spoken to. I have been informed that she has been seen about some of the Coal Pits, on the river above Richmond. Whoever will deliver the said negro woman to me, living on the Richmond Turnpike, about four miles above town, shall receive the above reward. BENJ. SHEPPARD. (cp4w)
SALE FOR CASH.—By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Goodman Barkdale, to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown, Rives and Co. will be sold for ready money, in the town of Milton, in the county of Albemarle, at the front door of John L. Moore's Tavern, on the sixteenth day of September next, one certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county aforesaid, on both sides of Meathum's river, adjoining Henry Caffr, Isaac Harding, Douglas Barkdale, Achilles Barkdale, Jonathan Barkdale and Jane Alexander, containing three hundred acres, be the same more or less. Acting as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey the title vested in me as such. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. (law5w)
TO RENT.—The upper APARTMENTS in the House occupied by Messrs. Kirby, Drake & Taylor, possessing convenient accommodations for a family. Possession will be given immediately—apply to Kirby, Drake & Taylor, or to THOMAS NORVELL. (tf)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.—At a meeting of the directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company on Thursday evening the 7th of July, 1808. Resolved, That all shares of delinquent stockholders in this company, be sold at the Swan Tavern in this city on Monday the 15th day of next month, at 5 o'clock, p. m. without reserve, and that the same be published in all the newspapers of this city. Resolved, That a call of Five Dollars on each share of the stockholders in the company be made, to be paid to the treasurer on or before the 15th of next month. Teste, N. SHEPPARD, Clk. (cp4w)
NOTICE.—All persons indebted to the Estate of Marcus Elson, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and creditors to present their claims without delay. C. J. MACMURDO, } Ex'ors. JOS. MARX, } (tf) Richmond, May 17, 1808.
FOR SALE, twelve young RAMS, of the improved mixed Barbary Sheep. In order to enlarge the improvement of this valuable stock, the subscriber will furnish the above at the reduced price of five dollars each, delivered at his farm here. Next year he will expect to receive for them ten dollars each. JOHN TAYLOR. Mount Airy, 5th August, 1808. (5n)