Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-07-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No 1465]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1808.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 3 75 CASH.   Wheat, new, 0 67 do.   Flour, superfine, new, 4 50 do.   Flour, fine, 4 00 do.   Corn, 2 50 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.   Iron, 110 00 do.   Bacon, 10 00 do.   Whiskey, 42 00 do.  
Read and committed to BENJ. DEARBORN, esq. Rev. Dr. LATHROP and Rev. Dr. ELICE.
JOHN DAVIS, Rec. Sec'y. In pursuance of the foregoing vote, the committee therein named, solicit communications, addressed to any one of them, upon the subject of their appointment; and as the collection and comparison of facts may produce a result valuable to society, the committee shall rely on the readiness with which gentlemen will communicate, who possess the information required.
Printers of every part of the union, who may feel disposed to promote an enquiry so interesting to each individual of the community, are requested to give the preceding publication admission into their respective papers.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ON THE SUBJECT OF PUBLIC ROADS & CANALS, MADE IN PURSUANCE OF A RESOLUTION OF SENATE OF MARCH 2.
(Continued.) I. HUDSON AND CHAMPLAIN, OR NORTHERN NAVIGATION.
A company was incorporated several years ago by the state of New York, for the purpose of opening this communication, and a survey taken by Mr. Weston, a copy of which has not yet been obtained. From collateral information it appears that it was proposed to open a canal 12 miles long, with a lockage of 106 feet, from Waterford, at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk, to the upper end of the great falls of Still water. This was considered as the most difficult part of the whole route, and the expense estimated at 275,000 dollars. Another canal and lock would be necessary around the falls of Fort Miller; but the remainder of the navigation up the Hudson to Fort Edward, does not require any material improvement.
At some distance above Fort Edward, it was intended to connect by a canal and locks, the Hudson with the North Wood creek, at Fort Ann. The navigation down the creek to Skeensborough is used, but requires to be improved. At this place, where falls render another canal necessary, North Wood creek empties into the south bay of Lake Champlain; and thence is a natural sloop navigation through the whole extent of the lake. The expense of the works from Fort Edward to Skeensborough, had been estimated at 200,000 dollars.
The funds of the company were insufficient, and have, it is said, been expended without much permanent utility at Stillwater and Skeensborough.
The distance in a straight line from Waterford to Skeensborough is fifty miles; and the expense of opening a permanent navigation on a proper plan thro' the whole line, is from imperfect materials estimated at about 800,000 dollars. This communication would divert to a port of the U. S. the trade of one half of the state of Vermont and a part of that of New York, which is now principally carried thro' the channel of the St. Laurence, and of the province of Canada.
II. MOHAWK AND ONTARIO, OR WESTERN NAVIGATION. A company incorporated by the state of New York, for the improvement of this navigation, has made considerable progress, and an accurate survey having been taken of the distances and levels of the greater part of the route, the result will in the first place be stated.
   DIST.  FALL.    Miles.  Feet.      From the tide water at Troy to Lansing mills on the Mohawk,  4 2-3 140    From Lansing mills up the Mohawk to Schenectady,  12 1-3 28 1-4    From Schenectady to the Little falls,  57 1-2 110 1-2    The Little falls, which before the improvements made by the company, interrupted altogether the navigation,  3-4 42    From the Little falls to Fort Stanwix, now Rome,  43 59 1-2    This is the head of the navigation, and the summit level between it and West Wood creek; a branch of Lake Ontario, is 9 feet 3-4 above that part of the river Mohawk, where the navigation ceases,  7 3-4 9 3-4    The whole course of the Mohawk is therefore 125 miles in length, and the fall through that distance from the summit level to tide water is 390 feet.  125 390   
At the distance of one mile and three quarters is Wood creek, the bed of which is used to its entrance into Lake Oneida, the distance along its meanders being 23 miles, but in the line in which a canal might be cut, only 14 miles, and the fall 60 feet.
The Oneida forms a natural canal of twenty miles in length, and communicates by the Onondaga & Oswego rivers with Lake Ontario. The distance by water down these two rivers to Oswego, on Lake Ontario, is 63 miles. The upper part of the navigation is generally good, but the last 12 miles from the Oswego falls, which are not passable, to Lake Ontario, are a continued rapid. The fall from Lake Oneida to Lake Ontario has not been ascertained by actual measurement, but is estimated at 130 feet. From Rotterdam, on Lake Oneida, to the mouth of Salmon creek on Lake Ontario, a few miles east of Oswego, the distance is 22 miles, and the ground being favorable, it is expected that the line of canal would not exceed 26 miles.
The elevation of the summit level between the Mohawk and the waters of Lake Ontario, being only 390 feet above the tide water at Troy, and 190 feet above Lake Ontario, a canal navigation is practicable the whole distance. Whether this should be attempted for a sloop or boat navigation, must depend principally, if not altogether, on the supply of water. It is stated that the canal from the summit level to Troy, must necessarily follow the valley of the Mohawk, and perhaps occasionally enter and cross the river. Calculated for a boat navigation, the expense may be estimated as followeth:
    Dollars.      Mr. Weston estimated the expense of a canal... on Lansing mills to tide water at Troy, around the Cohoes falls,  250,000    The distance from the summit level to Lansing mill is 120 miles, and to Lake Ontario, deducting the 20 miles occupied by Lake Oneida, 40 miles, together 160 miles of canal, the digging of which at 800 dollars a mile, is  $ 1,280,000    The fall from the summit level to Lansing mills is 230 feet, and to Lake Ontario 190 feet, together with 440 feet lockage, which will require 55 locks of eight feet lift each. These at 7,500 dollars, the cost of the stone locks erected by the company at the Little falls, will cost about  420,000    Feeder and aqueducts may be estimated at  250,000    Making altogether two millions two hundred thousand dollars.  2,200,000   
It is not believed that a sloop navigation, if practicable, could be effected for a less sum than five millions of dollars. The following works have already been completed by the company.
At the Little falls a canal three quarters of a mile in length, has been opened, and a descent of 42 feet effected by six locks of solid masonry, each of which is 70 feet long, and 12 feet wide. At the German flats, four miles above the Little falls, another canal one mile in length, with two stone locks of the same materials and dimensions effects a descent of ten feet.
On the summit level a canal one mile and three quarters in length, and supplied with water from the river Mohawk by a short feeder, unites that river and Wood creek, by means of two locks of the same dimensions and materials, one at each extremity of the canal. All these canals are two feet and a half deep, 24 wide at bottom, and 32 at top, and admit boats of ten tons. It is proper to state, that at first, wooden locks had been erected at the Little falls, and brick locks on the summit canal. At both places they had become totally unfit for service at the end of seven years, and it was necessary to replace them by stone locks: a circumstance which increased considerably the expense of the undertaking.
Several minor improvements have been made on the Mohawk; and the navigation of Wood creek, of which the principal defect is want of water, has been improved by raising dams, and by the erection of four temporary wooden locks. But until a canal shall have been opened the whole distance from the summit level to Lake Oneida, the navigation will be imperfect, & the profits inconsiderable.
The funds of the company do not enable them to undertake the necessary improvements at the two extremities of the line, a canal around the Cohoes falls to tide water, and another canal from Lake Oneida to Lake Ontario. The usual portage at the first place is from Schenectady to Albany; and
a very good and expensive artificial road of 16 miles, by another company, unites the two towns. Another company has lately been incorporated, for the purpose of making an artificial road at the other extremity of the line from Rotterdam, on Lake Oneida, to Salmon creek on Lake Ontario. The capital of the company is 232,000 dollars, of which the state of New York owns 92,000; but with the exception of one dividend of 3 per cent. all the tolls have been applied to the works; and including these and a debt of 20,000 dollars due by the company, the whole expenditure amounts to 370,000 dollars. The annual tolls do not yet exceed 13,000 dollars.
III. NIAGARA. The fall from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario has already been stated at 450 feet. A company had also been incorporated by the state of New York, for the purpose of opening a canal at this place: but it does not appear that any thing ever was attempted after the survey had been made. The intention seems to have been to open a canal navigation for boats only, from Fort Schlosser to Devil's hole; the lake itself and Gile's creek would have supplied the water and the expense was estimated at 437,000 dollars.
It is however evident that the canal, in order to be as eminently useful as the nature of the undertaking seems to require, should be on such scale as to admit vessels which can navigate both lakes. Considering the distance, which in that case must be extended to about ten miles, and the lockage of 450 feet, it is not believed that the expense can be estimated at less than 1,000,000 dollars.
The works necessary to effect water communications between the tide water of the North river, the St. Laurence, and all the lakes, (Lake Superior only excepted) are therefore estimated at four millions of dollars, viz.
   Dollars.     Northern navigation to Lake Champlain, 800,000   Western navigation to Lake Ontario, 2,200,000   Falls of Niagara for a sloop navigation, 1,000,000   4,000,000  
The papers relative to those communications will be found under the letter (B.) but the utility of these will not be confined to the extensive navigation of the lakes themselves. For the mountains being completely turned, when arrived into Lake Erie, the ridge which separates the waters emptying into that and into Lake Michigan, from the northern branches of the Ohio, and from the waters of the Mississippi, is of a moderate elevation, and is gradually depressed in its course westwardly. There is no doubt of the practi-cability of opening canals at a future period, between several of those waters, either by selecting proper levels, or by means of short tunnels across favorable parts of the ridge. It will at present be sufficient to point out the principal communications now in use.
The distance from Lake Erie to Lake Chetougue, an extensive and important elevated reservoir, which is the source of the Canowango branch of the Allegheny, is seven miles by a continual ascent, the elevation of which is not ascertained.
From Presqu'isle on Lake Erie, to Le Beuf on French creek, another branch of the Allegheny, the distance is sixteen miles, and a company is incorporated by the state of Pennsylvania, for making an artificial road across that portage.
The navigation from Lake Chetougue, and from Le Beuf to Pittsburgh, offers no impediment whenever the waters are high; and the greater part of the salt now consumed in the north-west counties of Pennsylvania, as far as Pittsburgh, and some distance down the Ohio, is brought from the salt springs of New York, by Oswego, through Lake Ontario; then across the portage of Niagara to Lake Erie, and thence by either of the two last mentioned portages to the waters of the river Allegheny.
The distance from the place where the Cayuga, a river emptying into Lake Erie, ceases to be navigable, to the navigable waters of the Muskingum, which empties into the Ohio 170 miles below Pittsburgh, is only six miles; and a company is said to be formed for the improvement of that communication.
Sandusky river and the Scioto take their sources in the same swamp. The navigation of the Miami of Lake Erie is interrupted by some falls; but its upper branches approach those of the Miami of the Ohio, and of the Wabash, and are stated as being nearly on the same level.
The Illinois river, which empties into the Mississippi above St. Louis, rises in a swamp, which when the waters are high, affords a natural canoe navigation to the sources of Chicago creek, a short stream, which falls into Lake Michigan, at its southern extremity.
Another communication generally used by the Indian traders is that from Green bay, also in Lake Michigan, to the Mississippi, by Fox river, and the Quissconsing. Nor is there any doubt that if the inland navigation between the north river and the lakes was completely opened, the whole Indian trade either of Mississippi by Lake Michigan, or of the north west by Lake Superior, must necessarily center in an Atlantic port of the United States; a consideration of minor importance as a commercial object, when compared with the other advantages of that great communication, but of great weight in its relation to the political intercourse of the U. States, with the Indians.
(To be Continued.)
Extract from evidence of the British Orders, delivered before the English Parliament.
(Continued.)
(Shakespeare Philips' evidence concluded.)
Is not a great part of the cotton employed in your manufacture the produce of the U. States of America? The greater part.
Had you diminished your trade to the United States of America in consequence of the French decree in 1806? No.
You have stated that you have diminished your orders for goods to be sent to America. Has the price of those goods declined in Lancashire? Very greatly indeed.
When you spoke of the rates of insurance, did you mean the rates of insurance on vessels bound from England to America? I did.
Is this reluctance to ship since the orders of council also common to your neighbors in Manchester; is it a general thing? I believe universally; I know the great majority of houses there will not ship a single package.
Have you not known several instances when a reduction in the prices of those goods you are speaking of, have been as great as at present? I never knew the price of goods so low as at present.
Mr. George Palmer.
Can you state the particulars of the extent to which your house does business? We have shipped in the course of the last three years, in one article alone, which is British printed and dyed cotton, 5,688,287 running yards.
Can you give this house any idea of the total value of goods exported by you to America? It rather exceeds, probably, on an average, 300,000. sterling a year.
If the American embargo were removed, and the orders in council were to continue in force, as at present, would your house continue to ship as formerly to America? By no means.
Have you shipped as formerly to America, since the orders of council? We have not shipped or purchased one single piece of goods.
Suppose the orders in council were revoked, would you resume your shipments to America? Yes if they were revoked, we should resume our shipments.
Suppose the orders in council were revoked, and suppose the embargo in America were still to continue, would you resume your former shipments to America? We should not be able to obtain our remittances for our goods, and therefore could not resume our shipments to any extent.
Suppose the orders of council were at an end to-morrow, what would you do in shipping goods to America? I should resume our shipments to the full extent, under the expectation that the embargo in America would be taken off. I apprehend I might have been misunderstood in my answer to that before, that is my idea.
Although you had not heard of the American embargo being taken off, yet if you heard that the orders in council were taken off in this country would you resume your shipments? Yes. I would under the impression that the embargo would be taken off.
I think you stated that the house you represent have exported goods to the amount of 300,000. per annum? Yes, we have.
When did that exportation decrease? We have not shipped or purchased a piece of goods, since the orders in council.
Do you not suppose that the American embargo, which you say has deterred you from shipping, may have deterred other houses from shipping? It is the orders in council have deterred us from shipping.
Alexander Glennie.
You have received from the continent remittances on American account to the amount of half a million sterling in the year? We have.
Do you believe there is any house in this country which receives remittances to an equal or greater amount than the house you are engaged in? Yes, I believe there are houses in London; there certainly is one house in London, a member of this honorable house, who receives much more than we do.
Are you aware of the articles which furnish the funds from whence those remittances from the continent are made? Chiefly sugar and coffee.
I think you say that American vessels going direct from this country to the enemy's ports were stopped? Yes, I have understood so.
At what period did that begin? I cannot answer that with any precision.
Was that before the orders in council? Yes, I believe that such a thing took place soon after the decree of the 21st of Nov. 1806, but all that were stopped in that
Repartee. —A quaker, a few days since, having been cited as an evidence at a quarrel sessions, one of the magistrates who had been a blacksmith, desired to know why he would not take off his hat: "It is a privilege," said the witness, "that the laws and liberality of my country indulge people of our religious mode of thinking in." "If I had it in my power," said the angry justice, "I would have your hat nailed to your head. "I thought," said Obadiah, "that thou hadst given over the trade of driving nails?" Lon. post.
Miscellaneous.
To the President and Members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Gentlemen.—As that season of the year is approaching, in which a general apprehension of danger from lightning is most excited, a few Remarks, on the various means of seeking safety, may call attention to facts from which may be deduced some useful rules of conduct during thunder.
That the metallic conductor is not a complete guard from the electric fluid, is testified by two instances on the records of the Academy; but granting it to be productive of perfect security, its benefits can be enjoyed by the minor part of society only, whose pecuniary means will afford the expense. In these brief remarks the electric rod will therefore be overlooked, for noticing such particulars as may lead to rational measures, within the power of all who choose to adopt them.
From early life I have been in the habit of observing the circumstances attending electric explosion, particularly where the loss of life was a consequence, and no instance has fallen within my knowledge of a person being killed by lightning in a close room. Whether it be a fact that such an occurrence never takes place, I am not prepared to decide; but if, upon extensive enquiry, none such shall be found, it may be inferred that a close room presents one of the greatest chances of security. On this subject I have found the general opinion to be divided—advocates appearing as numerous for an open as for a close room during a thunder gust.
In cases not admitting of mathematical demonstration, theories are often erected upon vague conjectures and unaccountable prejudices; but it is the dictate of reason that opinions thus founded should submit before the influence of facts—I would therefore offer, for the consideration of the Academy the following motion.
That a committee be appointed for the purpose of collecting information respecting lives which have been lost by lightning in this or any other country, and of the attendant circumstances in such case, as they relate to the situation of the person or persons at the time, whether sheltered or exposed; also, whether evidence of any instance can be produced of the loss of life by lightning, in a room, of which the doors windows, and fire place were closed at the same time.
Respectfully submitted, By BENJ. DEARBORN. Boston, 26th May, 1807. At a meeting of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, May 26, 1807.

At what premium did you effect that insurance? At three guineas per cent. So that there was an immediate or temporary rise after the knowledge of the Berlin decree came to Liverpool? There was.
Mr. William Bell. Do you export manufactures on your own speculation to America? Never. Suppose the American embargo were removed, and the orders in council still to continue in force, would you export to America? Certainly not.
State your reason.—Because I conceive they could not pay us who do not consume a sufficient quantity of American produce to pay for more than one third of the manufactured goods exported from this country to that; without the market of the continent they would never be able to pay us.
Then I am to understand, that if the embargo were taken off, if the orders in council continued, you would not ship to America, partly because you could not receive American produce here, and partly because American produce could not go to the continent? I could receive American produce here.
Then your reason is, that American produce could not go to the continent? Yes; the glut here would be so great that it would not pay the freight.
Do you mean to say, that the value would be little or nothing of what would come here in consequence of the glut? Trifling I conceive.
Would the certainty of receiving this produce from America, by the removal of the embargo, be any inducement to you to ship goods to America? Certainly not; I should not like to engage in it at all.
Have you written to your correspondent in America, respecting shipments of American produce to be sent to this country? I have.
To what effect have you written? I have written, that, should America think proper, notwithstanding those orders in council, to trade with this country, to suspend for the present all business.
Why did you give that advice to your correspondent? For the reasons I have just stated, that the produce they would send in return, would not net any thing at all; I conceive that I should even get myself into debt by paying the charges.
Supposing the American embargo, which at present forbids the exportation from America to the continent of this country, were removed as to this country, but not as to the continent? I could ship more if the embargo was removed betwixt America and the continent, because I consider the consumption of American produce greater on the continent than what it is here; I might therefore venture to ship more, because I believe I could still have remittances from the continent; I have had some very lately.
Do you conceive that not only the conveying American produce to the continent, but even the conveying goods of the W. India colonies by the American ships, is necessary to their paying for the manufactures of this country? I conceive it is absolutely necessary.
You have stated, that you conceived, that if these orders in council should continue, the glut would be so great you would not pay the freight; from whence do you draw the opinion that these orders in council will entirely preclude the exportation of American produce, and those commodities which generally are received through America, from the continent? I know of no method whatever of getting tobacco to the continent of Europe: there has been shipped from the United States annually 75,000 hogsheads; England consumes 14 or 15,000 annually only; the rest have been sent to the continent, and the proceeds remitted to England for the payment of bills; therefore I calculate if those 75,000 are thrown into the English market, and no outlet, the glut would be so great as not to pay the freight.
Why do you conceive there would be no outlet? At present I have not been able to discover any; the decrees of the French, together with the orders in council, cross each other and shut every thing up in the place it stands; it appears to me impossible to move. I cannot send a shilling's worth to any place.
Do you not believe that the wants of the continent, for such an article as tobacco, will probably force the continent to receive tobacco even thro' the medium of this country? I am very much afraid it will on the contrary induce them to grow a sufficient quantity for their own consumption.
In point of fact, since the months of September and October, have you from any circumstances or information whatever been led to conclude that the ports of Holland have been so completely shut against American ships as that you could not suffer them to go thither? I should never have hesitated to send forward American ships as they arrived, had it not been for that order in council; if we had not enforced the register of the shipments, I should have continued to send them on as usual, and I have no doubt they would have been admitted.
Mr. Thomas Martin. What were the premiums on American risks in summer from Liverpool to America, in the summer of 1806? Two guineas per cent. and two and a half per cent. in the summer of 1806.
In the winter?—In the winter three guineas per cent. and sometimes four.
And in 1807 what were the same premiums?—They were much the same as in 1806; the summer were two and a half, and the winter three and sometimes four guineas.
When did the news of the Berlin decree of the 21st November, 1806, reach Liverpool?—On or before the 11th December, 1806.
Do you remember to have effected an insurance to America on the 13th of that month?—Yes; my house effected an insurance on an American risk on the 13th of that month, that was from America to Liverpool.
How long did this rise continue? In January following an insurance was effected on a vessel to America at five guineas per cent. but this was to a small amount, and on the 13th of February following an insurance was effected on the same vessel at three guineas per cent.
Being the same premium as in the former year before the Berlin decree? Yes, it was.
What is the general difference in almost all years between premiums on American voyages in summer risks? The difference is one or one and a half per cent.
The falling off of the manufactures from Liverpool, at the spring shipments, is in your opinion owing to the orders in council only? It is in my opinion principally owing to the orders in council.
Will you state whether the shipments in the fall of 1807, had not fallen off considerably, as compared with the fall shipment in 1806? Certainly not; and I doubt whether they were not very nearly, if not quite as much as those of 1806; but if they had fallen off, it was by no means considerably.
When you state those reasons which would prevent your shipping goods to America, do you not take into your consideration at all, that a merchant exporting goods from this country would for his return for those goods from America; and do not you think that the embargo in America might operate to prevent his shipping them there? If I am desired to give an opinion on that subject, it is precisely this: we know as matter of fact that the embargo was laid in December; the question for a merchant in this country, shipping goods to America, is, how long it is probable that embargo will continue; if it is likely to continue for a great length of time, he will be the less induced to send goods, and if for a short time, he will be induced to send out goods; the orders in council having taken place, I conceive that an effectual bar is put to sending goods, for he will infer (at least that is the case with myself) that the embargo will be prolonged by the orders in council.
You conceive that, though you know the embargo was laid on without any knowledge of the orders in council? I conceive it was known in America for nine or ten days before the laying on of the embargo, that provisions equivalent to the orders of council were intended and determined upon by the British government nine or ten days.
What is your source of knowledge upon that subject? On the 12th of November I wrote a circular letter to my American correspondents, which letter was received out on the 12th or 13th of December; but I believe the 12th of December, in which I stated, "It is strongly reported, that it is the intention of our government to extend the system of blockade to France and the respective states on the continent under her influence, prohibiting from entrance into any of their ports all vessels whatever, except such as have last cleared from Great Britain or her dependencies." I have received advice, that one of the vessels by which this circular letter went, arrived on the 12th, or not later than the 13th of December.
Shakespeare Philips called in again. Had you any occasion to insure goods to America, in the way of your business, in January, 1807? I had.
Was that early in January? I cannot exactly state; I should rather think about the middle of January.
What premium did you pay for that insurance? Five guineas per cent.
Did you consider that an increased premium? Certainly.
Increased how much? The usual winter premium from England to the United States is three guineas per cent: two to three.
And the summer premium? The summer premium two guineas.
How long did this increase of premium from three to five guineas per cent last? A very short time.
A fortnight? I should rather think not a week.
So that before the end of the month of January, 1807, the premium had fallen back to its usual rate? Yes, we effected insurance at three guineas, in, I should think, less than a fortnight after we had effected that at five guineas.
In the same year did you effect any insurances in August? Yes.
At what premium? Two guineas per cent.
What were the premiums in July and August, 1806? I conceive two guineas; but I cannot precisely answer that question, it is so long since.
You do not conceive that in July and August, 1807, you paid higher than the ordinary premium? Certainly not. I never knew it lower to the United States.
Since July and August, 1807, have you had any occasion to effect any insurances in the year 1807? Yes, I effected some small insurances in the year 1807, from the U.S. to England, and they were, I believe, at two per cent. (To be continued.)
Assize of Bread
For the City of Richmond, from the ninth instant until further notice.
Superfine flour being five dollars per barrel, viz. A single loaf made of superfine flour to weigh 30 oz for 4d 1.2.
Ditto common flour 32 oz. for 4d. 1.3.
Double the above weights respectively, 9d.
DAVID BULLOCK, Mayor. July 4th. 1808.
FOR SALE,
A pair of fine black horses,
Well broke to a carriage.
THEY are five feet six inches high, strong and active, one five years old, the other six. I will exchange them for negro property. They may be seen by applying to the subscriber, who lives near Hanover courthouse.
George West. June 29, 1808.
NEW-YORK, June 25.
LONDON, May 6.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, THURSDAY, MAY 5. Orders in Council.
Lord Grenville said, there was a subject of importance, of which he had given a general notice previous to the recess, he meant an address to his Majesty to suspend the operations of the Orders in Council.—Rumours, however founded he knew not, had gone abroad, that it was the intention of his majesty's government to recall them, in consequence of the pleasing hope that our relations with the United States of America would be restored to their former amicable intercourse. If such was the fact, he congratulated the country, and was much more anxious that the revocation of the Orders in Council should proceed from the voluntary act of the King's government than by any motion of his. However, if no such intention should be manifested, he pledged himself to submit to their lordships the propriety of addressing his majesty for their repeal.
Lord Hawkesbury rose for the purpose of guarding against any inference which his silence might encourage, with respect to the rumour of repeal, to which the noble baron alluded: at the same time that he felt it his duty not to make a single observation on the state of our relations with America.—Adjourned.
CORK, May 11.
It may be presumed from some observations between Lords Grenville and Hawkesbury, in the House of Lords, on Thursday, respecting the Orders in Council, that hopes are entertained of an amicable termination of our differences with America. Lord Grenville hinted at an intended concession of those orders by the government in consequence of the expectation of satisfactory arrangements with the American government. Lord Hawkesbury would not admit the fact of any such intention on the part of government as the revocation of the orders, but he did not discredit the other presumption. We do most sincerely hope that a good understanding may be resumed between these kingdoms and America; but we must confess, and we regret to do so, that we do not expect that event will result from any friendly disposition of America towards us. Compelled to make an election between the United Empire and France, she will, in all probability, in consideration of her commercial interest, prefer the former; but there have been an irritation and ill-will in her recent conduct to Great Britain and Ireland, which lead us to think she would not make the adoption voluntary. She at this moment, looks at us in an attitude of war, for as a friendly power she would not expect from within the limits of her jurisdiction every thing British or Irish—with any other feeling than an hostile one, she would not interdict her people from all intercourse with our armed ships, be their necessity what it may—although for the outrage of which she complained every justifiable retribution had been afforded. In looking at this subject let it be observed too, that her interdiction does not extend to the other belligerents—only British ships are excluded—for long after the President's proclamation, a French ship of war lay in the Chesapeake. Mr. Rose's mission, evidently of a conciliatory nature, terminated in nothing more than any expressions of concern which he might have made for the affair of the Chesapeake frigate, then reduced to a common transaction by separating his government from any concern with it. He did not procure the smallest alteration in the measures of America—she did not in any degree, relax from that angry posture which she had assumed; nor diminish in that irritable sensibility which she expressed upon the occurrence of the attack on the Chesapeake. If she hoped by this menacing position to make our government relinquish their right to search merchant ships, we are glad they possessed firmness enough to disappoint her.
By the navy returns, corrected to Saturday, there appear to be at sea, 93 sail of the line, 9 fifties, 133 frigates, and 339 smaller vessels. The total number in commission amounts to 137 sail of the line, 23 fifties, 178 frigates, 214 sloops, and 266 gun brigs, &c. There are also in ordinary, and repairing for service 47 sail of the line, and 31 building; making in all 235 sail of the line.
We have infinite concern in stating that indication of turbulence and disorder in several counties are increasing and will require the full exertion of the law, and the co-operation of every honest and loyal man to suppress them effectually. In the counties of Galway and Waterford some acts of glaring misconduct and irregularity have taken place.
On Monday week, instigated by the very high price of provisions, a number of people assembled at Belfast, in somewhat of a disorderly manner, and seemed disposed to exercise those acts of folly and violence which the inconsiderate and unreflecting too frequently suppose will remedy the distress complained of, but which infallibly add to the evil and its consequences. The interposition of the chief Magistrate, aided by other respectable gentlemen of the town, succeeded in persuading the people to peaceable conduct after a little time; and, although a strong body of the military were ready to act effectually upon it, is a gratifying circumstance to know that good order was re-established by the milder remedy of persuasion, and no harsh measures were necessary.
Some rioters who had assumed the name of Thrashers have recommenced within a few nights, their meetings, and committed some acts of violence in the county of Roscommon. On Friday night last they held a meeting, near the residence of Sir Edward Crofton, who, on being apprized of the circumstance, lost no time preparing to endeavour to bring the offenders to justice. Though labouring under some severe personal infirmity, Sir Edward put himself at the head of his servants and tenants, and about 11 o'clock at night came up with a large body of Thrashers at the ford of
Kilbroom, who on perceiving his approach, made dispositions for giving resistance.—A conflict took place in which three of those deluded wretches lost their lives, and seven were taken prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, June 28.
In one of our papers of last week, we stated that the case of the ship Active had not been put down in the coffee-house books: we since find that although it was not written on the books, a printed slip from a newspaper, containing the condemnation, was prefixed to the side of the books. But her case is marked by such flagitious turpitude, that we now give it at full length, from Relf's paper, 28th May.
Admiralty Court—Doctor's Commons, March 22d.
ACTIVE, KING, MASTER.
This American ship, laden with a cargo of salt, taken on board at St. Ubes, was in the prosecution of her voyage to Philadelphia at the time of capture. The court was of opinion that the ship was forfeited under the order of council, she having sailed after the knowledge of it must have arrived at St. Ubes; but with respect to the cargo, the master not being proved to be the agent of the owners thereof the court held that it was not forfeited by the act of the master, and therefore restored the cargo.
On the ship's sailing from St. Ubes, there was no information whatever of the orders of council, all communication having been cut off with England. But it was deemed that the explanatory order which limited the sail of vessels from Portugal, to an earlier period than she left it, was sufficient grounds of forfeiture, altho' the captain had no warning or knowledge of any such orders constituting a blockade.
It may be further observed, that this ship carried a cargo of cotton and staves, native produce, from Philadelphia to Cork, from whence she went in ballast to St. Ubes; two days before her entrance there was boarded by a British frigate, who permitted her to go in the port, being free from any blockade as it has continued, except under the general orders of council in November—when coming from St. Ubes was sent to Falmouth, tried and condemned in London. June 29.
BRITISH MODESTY, AND REGUL- LAR GOVERNMENT.
TREASURY CHAMBERS, LONDON, APRIL 11.
Gentlemen.—As it has been found, or may be, expedient, under the present difficulties of intercourse with the U. S. to permit, under the authority of the respective governors, of the British West India islands, for the time being certain vessels with their cargoes, consisting of flour, bread, peas, rice and other provisions, or lumber, the growth and produce of the U. S. of America, to come in those islands from the U. S. notwithstanding such vessels may not be furnished with register clearance or passport, from the port or place from the U. S. from which they may come, I am commanded by the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, to direct you to give such orders to your officers, as may prevent the seizure or detention of any such vessels or cargoes, as may come to any of the islands by virtue of and under such authority—and also that any such vessel may be allowed to be reported, and her cargo admitted to entry, and landed, especially care being taken, that no articles be allowed to be landed from any such vessel except such articles of provisions or lumber, the growth and produce of the U. S. as aforesaid.
I am gentlemen, your humble servant. W. HUSKINSON.
The British are pouring in gunpowder & cannon into Canada and Nova Scotia; they have even sent a considerable body of troops of military, which they have lately adopted from the French; the waggon and artillery driver's corps; exactly that kind of corps which is best calculated for service in a country like this.
It might be supposed had not this corps been sent, that the stores were laid up for the West Indies; but such a corps, nor their peculiar discipline, could be of any use in the West Indies.
Meanwhile the Indians on the southern frontier, are sifted, and their profligates let loose on the people, and when enquiry is set on foot, behold, they will not meddle with the whites, unless Bonaparte should go to war with us; this acquaintance of the Indians with Bonaparte, is rather too clumsy; Timothy Pickering's management with Chisholm, was better conducted; Miranda, we were frequently told, was only an emissary of Bonaparte, acting in concert with the American government, but Dundas and Popham spoiled all those pretty stories, by their evidence on oath.
It is in this way, the tories of 1774 and 1775, sought to delude and to dissuade the whites of their day, from asserting their rights and independence.—Aurora.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 30.
The article from the London Courier, which was promised in the last Monitor, is this day inserted. When it is considered as a ministerial print, there is, indeed, some reason to believe that Mr. Rose has not altogether adhered to the spirit of his instructions. When our public documents on the subject of his mission reach England, the people of that kingdom will then have an opportunity of judging of our administration more fairly than they can from the jaundiced party representations of prints kept in pay for the purpose of deluding the understandings of the inhabitants of both countries. We need expect nothing decisive (as I told my readers a week ago) from Great Britain, until the last supplemental embargo law and the president's communication to congress of March 22d shall have had time to circulate among the people of England, who will then perceive that we claim nothing from them but correct and honorable terms. The Courier, in its language, certainly justifies the conduct of our executive; and, as the reader will perceive, does not credit the information that Mr. Rose had broken off the negotiation because we refused, before re-
paration was made, to annul the proclamation against British ships of war. And it is very possible that the English ministry on a calm review of the subject, may be disposed to admit that their envoy did not acquit himself to any advantage as a diplomatic character. When Mr. Madison's correspondence relative to the Chesapeake is read by British politicians, they will be compelled to acknowledge the superior abilities of the American secretary. In truth Mr. M. is already considered in Europe as one of the leading statesmen of the age; and his vindication of our neutral rights has been commended as the most acute and solid modern tract that has been written on the laws of nations. Monitor
FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST.
Important Extract.—When we consider that the following editorial article is from the London Courier, a ministerial print, it will be read with no ordinary attention. Really, on perusing it, one cannot help asking, Has Mr. Rose then mistaken his instructions?
"The American official paper, the National Intelligencer, of the 21st ult. the paper to which Mr. Jefferson, or Mr. Madison, the President, sent the following article: Rose's m ss "
Mr. Rose—"Supposing, Sir, that I should now in the name of my government, offer your's prompt and ample reparation for the affair of the Chesapeake, and to disencumber the question of all possible difficulty, we will suppose the reparation offered to be perfectly satisfactory, am I to understand that, this being done and accepted by the American government, the President would then recall the Proclamation interdicting British ships of war from your ports and harbors?"
Mr. Madison (Secretary of State).—"No, Sir; I tell you frankly, the President would not. The attack on the Chesapeake is by no means considered by us as the sole or principal cause of complaint against Great Britain: and I shall admit to you, that if that affair had not happened, the President would in all probability have issued a proclamation of similar import: The Proclamation is, therefore, not to be rescinded till all cause of complaint is removed." July 2.
Orders were yesterday issued to Commodore Decatur to proceed to sea. It seems that the Chesapeake, the Wasp, and the Argus, are to cruise along our coast in aid of the execution of the embargo laws.
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial character at Martinique, dated June 11, 1809.
"We are still in the same situation as when I wrote you last; provisions are exorbitantly high; there is not more flour in the island than will last us ten days; and what is to be our situation at the expiration of that time, God only knows; sugar and coffee never were cheaper; nay, under existing circumstances, they may be considered a drug."
The gentlemen who amuse themselves with the story of the Osage in France, may find a parallel case in the first reception of the British frigate Santa, at Norfolk. On her arrival, it will be recollected, some little misunderstanding took place, which was instantly obviated when it came to the knowledge of government. The case appears to have been precisely the same with the Osage, on her arrival at L'Orient. The British made no remonstrance about the Santa; but certain persons tell the U. States to go to war with France for the accidental delay of our dispatch vessel.—Silly, shallow creatures! If such men are hired to abuse the administration, it is surely money thrown away!
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July 3, 1808.
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We endeavored to prove in our preceding number, that the conduct of Great Britain, was unguided by policy, and unsoftened by humanity in regard to the law of nations and the peace of the world.
In the language of Roscoe, Great Britain is now prosecuting a war without a cause, without an object and without an ally.
It is in vain that the advocates of this astonishing doctrine, endeavor to bring it within the compass of self-preservation.
It is according to these principles that our following men have been dragged from their own vessels and consigned to those floating Bastiles—it is according to these principles that legalized piracy has doomed our property to the prize court, which is worse than the Aula Regia —despotic in its nature and base in its administration.
banding of some of our infatuated countrymen, that if they cannot carry it on upon the principles of national respect and mutual honor, they are willing to forfeit both in the way of smuggling.
The overthrow of Britain, might awaken the desire of universal conquest in Bonaparte, and therefore we most sincerely wish that the event may never occur.
* The author of a late pamphlet. (To be Continued.)
The Fourth of July.
This immortal day in the calendar of time, was ushered in by an early salute of cannon.
It was with infinite delight that we beheld the military of Richmond turn out so generally and so neatly attentive to their military, and active to surpass in their exercise.
The following Toasts were drank: 1. The day we celebrate: May it never return unless to find us independent.
7. The patriot heroes, who died to give us the liberty we celebrate. 8. The revolutionary heroes who still survive: May the guardian angels of heaven watch around them. 9. The spirit of '76: Our forefathers have taught us how to deny ourselves, and to be free. 10. Domestic Manufactures: The injustice of Great-Britain male us politically independent: the injustice of Britain and France shall make us morally so. 11. Union and Energy: The mouldering monarchies of Europe may tumble at the tyrant's touch; our republic, in the vigor of youth, shall defy his thunders. 12. Our brethren of Massachusetts: we have not forgotten where the war of liberty began: let them not forget where it ended. 13. May our differences with foreign powers be happily settled but not with a sacrifice of national honor. 14. Peace, if to be preserved with honor; if not, war. 15. Illumination to the minds of those who cannot see the wisdom of the measures of the present administration. 16. An eternal Embargo, rather than a moment's submission to any power on earth. 17. The American Fair; though last, not least.
VOLUNTEERS.
JOHN PAGE... Age cannot chill the ardor of his Patriotism. By Mr. Peyton Randolph. The joys of Paradise for the honest patriot, the pains of Tantalus for the political hypocrite. By Mr. VanZandt. Too long, oh Erin, has thy Harp hung upon the Willow: May the first melody which it breathes, be the song of liberty and emancipation. By Mr. Skelton Jones. The people of Norfolk: The first attacked, the first to defend and the last to complain. By Mr. E. Brazton. The next settlement to the Embargo Law... the Sword. By Mr. Venable. The Governor of Virginia. By Dr. Poushee.
We are requested to state that Ezekiel Levy and John Sydnor, Esqs decline serving on the committee for promoting the Monroe ticket in the county of Richmond.
It is reported that the British have been mightily strengthened by the junction which their conduct has received in the U.S. states.
FROM THE AURORA.
The advices from Europe, such as they are, have now had their run, unchecked by detection, and unconverted by any resort to reasoning or animadversion.
Within three months we have had advices through British newspapers in England and America, that our ambassador at Paris
1. Had been grossly insulted by Bonaparte, and told there should be no neutrality, and that gen. Armstrong was in discredit at that court. The next despatches for government showed that there was not a word of truth in this British news. 2. Next we were told, that Mr. Armstrong had quitted Paris failing to obtain redress for some alleged grievance. The next advices received by government showed that Mr. Armstrong was at Paris, and so far from any difference having arisen, the absence of the chief of the government had suspended diplomatic business. 3. The next news was, that the Osage had been seized and confiscated, and that Mr. Nourse would not be permitted to carry his despatches to England. But unfortunately for those whose god is falsehood, the next arrival showed that the detention of the Osage was by our minister, and a necessary measure on his part. 4. The last of this news from Britain, was that gen. Armstrong was put under an arrest in the temple—and passports refused to Americans who sought to return home, and this at a special order of Bonaparte.
Now as at the period this last news is dated from, Bonaparte was in Spain, and unless by a miraculous speaking trumpet or telegraph, no discourse could have occurred, to produce any such conduct, if such conduct were at all likely to be pursued.
These lies, however frequent and however gross, are swallowed by many; and they answer in that degree the purpose of their invention—their object is to divert the attention of the public from the outrages of Great Britain, and by rendering the French government odious, divide the national feelings between a common sentiment of detestation, and thereby enfeeble the national energy in resisting the only aggressor of America, the sole disturber of the world.
It is a solemn truth which experience past as well as future will prove, that in relation to the nations of Europe, we have no cause of complaint, but what has proceeded from Great Britain; and that we have no cause to apprehend any misunderstanding of the slightest kind, but what springs from the same source.
zen—wink at the impressments of those already put in bondage—consent to become once more the vassals and subjects of our ancient tyrant—abandon independence—proclaim the absurdity of free commerce—and buzzle for the sovereignty of the ocean—in this desperate case indeed, that we should be at war with France, there can be no doubt, nay that we should be at war with all the world—and with common sense.
This case, however, is rather too absurd, though there are hundreds among us who would be proud to see it; as to the other case, of the fusain de conquest : on this point we entertain some opinions which render it as ridiculous as the idea of our entering into an alliance with England.
For example—we do not believe the fact assumed, to be founded on experience or probability. Any man who has studied the history of Europe, ancient and modern, must know that many of the revolutions of modern days, had their foundations in events which had birth long before the French revolution; and had only changed the direction of their progression by the impulsion of that great event.
These facts might be detailed in volumes—they are only glanced at to show the absurdity of the dogbear which English cunning holds forth to delude American simplicity.
The English missionaries, do indeed, by their fees bled, and their emi ssaries employed to produce civil commotion, and excite division—they do labor to impose upon Europe the belief that this nation is sold to its ancient oppressors; the agents of England, tho' they have no statholder and his family, to work upon the prejudices or fears of his dependants; they have traitors without other title, who receive their pay and labor to produce the same hostility, and the same consequences, that were produced in Holland by the prince of Orange, and in Switzerland by the Waterville and the d'Erlechs —and in Spain by the Godos —and in Austria by Starembergs and Macks —in Naples by the .....—and in Prussia by the Hardenbergs , and so forth.
These observations are made to expose those prejudices, by which the British labor to blind the American public, and by placing the truth before every man, to guard every man against the operation of the British delusion.
The year cannot pass before you are involved in war—and the advents of Great Britain and her emissaries , are pursuing the very course, that is, of all others, the most certainly calculated to produce it, even if Britain was not already providing a force to accomplish her views on the eastern states.
The embargo is the only means by which a war is avoidable—for if you take it off, you must arm your ships, and if your ships are taken, reprisals are inevitable—here then is war as the only alternative of embargo.
From France you have nothing to apprehend at sea if she were inclined, and every man can draw the inference.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to a gentleman in Baltimore, dated June 29. "Our affairs with England are beginning to look well: nothing explicit has yet come to hand; but, judging from appearances after the arrival of Mr. Rose, we presume that the winding up will be agreeable."
thus prevent the people of this large and respectable state from having a real voice in the choice of President; and no only so, but force them to speak a language directly contrary to their wishes! For this violation of the constitution they have not the least pretence, nor do they trouble themselves to find one. If Massachusetts, as they assert, has become federal, why do they not vote a second General Ticket ? They dare not—it would expose their misrepresentations, and convince the Union that we are more republican than ever.
The democratic ticket would obtain at least six thousand majority! For the same reason they dare not suffer the citizens to choose by districts, for they know that they could not possibly obtain more than six or seven out of the nineteen electors!—Remember, federalists, the words of Republicans—with bitterness of heart will you soon reflect upon the folly of your present career. Mass. Argus.
Extract of a report made by a person appointed to enquire into the facts relative to the late aggressions and hostile assemblage of Indians on the frontiers of Tennessee. "On Monday the 2d inst. I proceeded on my route from Dover to the mouth of Duck river, and at Richmond Creek had a conversation with Famous Mortimore, a man who owned and had command of the boat when it was fired on by the Indians; Mr. Mortimore is intelligent, and I think, a man of veracity; he stated that on the third of April, ten miles above the mouth of Duck river the attack was made on the boat by the Indians from the north side of Tennessee; 7 men were in the boat, out of which number 3 were killed and 3 wounded, the third man who it was said died of the wounds he received, is now on the recovery and out of danger. The Indians kept up a constant fire until the boat was out of reach. They then manned a pirogue & pursued about 2 miles; but discovering they could not overtake the boat, hauled in: Mr. Mortimore further states, that on the 23d of April Levi Colbert came down the Tennessee to carry up the boat, and informed him that 30 or 40 miles up Duck river he saw the party of Creek, 13 in number, who had made the attack on the boat, and told them he was going for the boat they had fired on; they at first denied it, but a Cherokee, one of the party, acknowledged it. They then confessed, observing they had not been satisfied, that 1 white man and 2 Indians had been killed, they had now killed one too many, but were not yet satisfied. Colbert was likely in the Creek nation, the chief said he wished the peace, and would not go to war with the white people unless Bonaparte did; that the party who made the attack on the boat had not lived in the nation for 10 years, so the attack was unauthorized by the nation. From Richmond creek I directed my course to the mouth of Duck river, and proceeded up that river to the settlement, about 12 miles above the mouth, and was enabled to ascertain by information received from Laba Combes, that the statement made by William Meadows, upon which the orders of the major general of the 20th ult. are predicated, are utterly false.
FROM THE LONDON MORNING CHRONICLE. A gentleman who came passenger in the vesel from Holland, which a few days since arrived at Harwich, states, that general Armstrong had informed him at Paris, that he had recently received the personal assurances of Bonaparte, that none of his decrees relative to commerce, were intended to operate against America; but, yet we have seen a letter received yesterday from Spain via Holland, which states, that an American vessel had been just condemned at Alicante, in consequence of her having been found to come from an English port. It is, however, known that this vessel had English goods on board, and may have been condemned on other grounds than those stated in any of Bonaparte's late decrees.
WINCHESTER, June 22. Farmers—We propose to have a meeting on the fourth of July, at 10 o'clock, at the Messrs. Baldwin's wool factory, near Parkins's mills, in this county, for the purpose of forming some plan for the improvement of our breed of sheep. The golden opportunity of taking this first step towards the encouragement of domestic manufactures, ought certainly to be embraced by all those Americans who value the independence of their country: it is believed that by forming a society under certain regulations to be agreed on, and with a small fund to be raised, better terms than those proposed in the newspapers by owners of the improved breed may be obtained. With a reference to the motives only of this invitation for their authority, the subscribers are with high consideration of respect, Your most obt. humble serv'ts.
MR. HOLMES, ISAAC PARKINS, ROBERT MACKY, JOHN SMITH, C. MAGILL, LAU: A. WASHINGTON. Frederick county, June 28, 1808.
MARRIED, On Thursday the 2d ultimo, Mr. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jur. merchant, of the city of Richmond, to Miss LEITITIA BUECKENRIDGE, eldest daughter of Col. James Breckenridge, of Botetourt county.
DISSOLUTION.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, is, by mutual consent, this day dissolved. All persons indebted to said concern, will make payment or give bond to Ezekiel Levy, who alone is fully authorized to settle the said concern and grant discharges: those who have claims will apply to him for payment.
Ezekiel Levy, John Edwards. Richmond county, Virginia } June 6 1808
Bank of Virginia,
4th July 1808. The President and Directors have this day declared a dividend of three and a half per cent on the capital stock, which will be paid at the Bank after the 10th instant. JOHN BROCKENBRO. OH. Cashier.

WE the Subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Robert White, Jr. and Archibald Stuart, esqrs. to the districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery counties; Richard Parker and John Tyler, esqrs. to the districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, Jr. esqrs. to the districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentiss and William Nelson, esqrs. to the districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses; And Francis T. Brooke and Hugh Holmes, esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this eleventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Tyler, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, (Seal.) Robt. White, Jr. (Seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (Seal.) Frs. T. Brooke, (Seal.) Hugh Holmes, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, C. G. C. June 18, 1808 4w
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern where there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered. The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble. It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements. For farther particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to Carter Wood, Mount Comfort. June 1, 1808 tf
Left with the Subscriber by Capt. John Jeffries, about two years past, A BUNDLE OF SADDLE BAGS, containing sundry articles of wearing apparel. The owner may have them by proving his property and paying the expense of this advertisement on application to Wm. Goodwin. Richmond, June 2, 1808 2w
PASSPORTS GRANTED by the department of State to citizens going into foreign parts, having been, in sundry instances, obtained from the persons receiving them, by others assuming their names; it has been thought proper to guard against the abuse, by requiring the former to write their own names in the body of the passports, and with this alteration they will be issued after the 21st day of June, 1808. Department of State, } June 15, 1808. } The Printers who publish the laws of the United States are requested to insert this notice. June 18.
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808 tf
Joseph Marx & Co. Have on hand an assortment GERMAN OZNABURGS, TICKLENBURGS, DOWGLASS, and TOWELLING, by the bale, box or piece. COGNAC BRANDY and MOLASSES. SACK SALT, coarse and fine. Which they will sell for cash, tobacco, or approved paper. Richmond, April 28, 1808. tf
TO RENT, A GOOD TENEMENT on Market Alley, opposite the Market House; it is among the best stands in the neighborhood for a grocery. For terms apply to the subscriber or to Harry Tompkins. ISAAC WEBSTER. February 15. tf
Mr John Warren, administrator of Joseph Fuqua, deceased: As you are not an inhabitant of the State of Virginia, and have no known agent therein, I take this method of giving you notice that, on the first Monday in August next, between the hours of nine in the morning and of sunset of that day, I shall, at Charlotte court house, in the state of Virginia, proceed to take the affidavits of William Morton, Francis Scott, and others, witnesses in my favor, in support of an injunction which I have obtained from the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to stay proceedings on a judgment of Prince Edward District Court entered in your favor against me as executor of William Price, dec'd. I am, Sir, your's, &c. William Price. Amelia county, Virginia, May 25, 1808. 4w
WIRT'S SPEECHES. The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others. 220
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles from the country. To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2-3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond Feb. 6, 1808 tf
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. tf
Valuable Lands. THE subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for Property in Richmond or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 822 acres in the state of Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river. Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the north side of Little river, a branch of Cumberland river, and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river. Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia, on Old Town creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indisputable titles will be made to the above mentioned lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN. January 23d, 1808 tf
15 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 8th instant, a negro woman named DOLLY COX, she is a large likely wench, about 22 years old, very dark complexion, she has got a knot on her breast and one on the back part of her neck, occasioned I suppose either from a switch or burn—she has lately received a small scar across her nose—as it has healed up by this time, I do not know whether it will show or leave the mark. She has been seen on Elk or Pleasants' Islands, waiting for a boat to carry her to Ben Creek. She is a cunning wench and will deceive whoever takes her up, if they are not particularly careful; she has full eyes, and when spoken to looks brazen and talks very fast. I will give the above reward to any person that will apprehend said wench and deliver her to me in the lower end of this county on the road leading to New Canton, or ten dollars to secure her in any jail so that I get her again. Moncrieffe Hill. Buckingham, 30th June, 1808. tf
A New Novel, JUST RECEIVED AT S. PLEASANTS BOOK STORE. CORINNA, OR ITALY; A New Novel, by Mad. De Stael Holstein, in 2 vols.
For Sale, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Powhatan, containing by a late survey, Five Hundred and Forty One Acres—two hundred and seventy six acres of which is prime wood land—about 20 acres of first rate Meadow Land, which may be rendered very valuable with a small expense. This is the tract whereon Col. Wm. Mayo late of Powhatan county, dec'd lived, lying about 3 miles above Powhatan courthouse, within four of James and four of Appomattox rivers, in a healthy neighborhood and convenient to several merchant mills. This land is well watered, with excellent springs, and is suitably adapted to the balance of corn, wheat and tobacco. The improvements are a Dwelling House 48 by 22 feet, with a passage and three rooms on the first floor, and a passage with two rooms on the upper, with a twenty two feet square wing with two rooms, some necessary out buildings—all of which want some repairs. I shall proceed to sell this land for sale at Scarsville, the seventeenth day of August next, being Powhatan court day, on the following terms:—The sum of seven hundred and fifty pounds cash in hand, on the day of sale, and for the balance, a credit of two years will be given the purchaser; bond with approved security will be required, carrying interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid; also a deed of trust on the said land to secure the payment of the balance. It is deemed needless to say any thing more, as it is presumed, that those who may wish to purchase, will first view the premises, which will be shown by capt Benjn Mosby, or Mr. Thos. T. Swann, living near here—or to the Subscriber living near Powhatan Courthouse. Wm. MAYO, Junr. Powhatan County, June 20, 1808 3w
Sale of Negroes. IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to me by John Ogilby of the county of Person, North Carolina, for purposes therein expressed, I shall on the 9th of June next, if fair, if not the next fair day, proceed to sell, at the Red House in Caswell county, (N. C.) to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following slaves, to wit: James, Davy, Tom, Adam, Bob and Major, or as many of them as will be sufficient to answer the purposes of the said deed. William S. Archer. May 20, 1808 N. B. The sale of the above mentioned property has, by consent of parties, been postponed to the first day of July next, when it will positively take place at the Red House. Wm. S. Archer. June 12th 1808. tds
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herring Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag. FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 2d June, 1808. w3m
PATENT MEDICINES, FOR SALE at the Argus Book-Store. PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HANNAH LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office. The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanford, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Molther, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted. SINGULAR OCCURRENCES. THE wife of Mr. Wm. Stillwell, merchant, Water street, New-York, had been in a poor state of health for several years past, and was often confined to her chamber by indisposition: her symptoms were various, though generally attended with great debility; sometimes they were supposed to indicate dropsy, at others a disease of the liver. Having suffered a very severe attack, without obtaining any relief from her physician, and almost despairing of recovery, she was induced to make trial of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges; having heard of their performing cures in several complaints that could not be accounted for. Two doses were taken, which brought away a large worm, nearly half a yard in length, and a great quantity of matter evidently pieces of worms, &c. On taking the third or fourth dose, an entire animal shaped like a crab, was expelled: its parts were examined with the aid of a microscope, when the claws, feet, &c. appeared perfectly formed; different in but few respects from the common crab. Mrs. Stillwell began from that time to recover her health;—three months have since elapsed, and she has been free from her former complaints, and has acquired a degree of health and strength which for years before she had been a stranger to. She being free to extend the knowledge of a medicine from which so much benefit has been received, has authorised Mrs. Lee, the present proprietor, to state these particulars for the good of others. New-York, June 5, 1807. Philadelphia, May 22, 1806. TO H. LEE.
Having in a most singular manner, experienced in my family the astonishing efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I feel it my duty to add the following curious case to the list of remarkable cures performed by that celebrated medicine. My daughter at the age of 17 months was taken ill with those symptoms which are supposed to denote worms: after having tried a number of things which are said to be good in such cases, without any benefit, we had the attendance of a respectable physician; but she still continued to decline in health, and at the end of six months became so weak that she could not walk, nor keep food on her stomach, it was so extremely disordered. At this interesting period, one of our neighbours recommended your Lozenges so earnestly, we were induced to send to Mr. Birch's for a box of them; on her taking the third dose, according to the printed directions, there came from her a living animal about three quarters of an inch long and of a most frightful appearance, being very white, with a great number of legs, and something which resembled wings, by which it appeared to spring; and which it did repeatedly to our great surprise, about the same distance that a small toad can hope on the ground. Its form was altogether unknown to every person who saw it. It lived in water about 18 hours. We afterwards put it in spirits, and it is now in the possession of Dr. Bleight of this city. The child grew better from that day; in a very short period began to walk again, and is now in perfect health. Yours, &c. Wm. BRADLEY, Callowhill street, between 8th and 9th sts. Any person may be satisfied of the accuracy and authenticity of this singular occurrence, by making enquiry in the neighborhood; many of the neighbors saw the creature alive, and are well acquainted with the above particular. W. B. Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—convulsions and epileptic fits and sometimes privation of speech—starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite; sometimes loathing food and sometimes voracious; purging, with slimy and foetid stools; Vomiting; Large and hard belly; Pains and sickness at the stomach; Pains in the head and thighs, with lowness of spirits; Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse; A dry cough; Excessive thirst; Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES. which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine given occasionally during the warm season, will effectually prevent the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which, annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance and an agreeable taste.
Samuel Allen, Trustee. July 23d, 1808 w3
TO RENT—THE HOUSE & LOT, LATELY occupied by Mr. Hezekiah Mosby pleasantly situated on Shockoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family—Possession may be had immediately. Thomas Elliott. Richmond, 27th May, 1808 1aiff
Just Published, By C & A Conrad, & Co Philadelphia, and for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. Richmond; The Columbiad; A Poem in 10 Books—By Joel Barlow. THIS title announces a work of the highest interest that the res genesis of our country or of any other can furnish. With regard to the merits of the execution, it would ill become us, the publishers, to speak in that strain of commendation which alone would give utterance to our sentiments. Of this, the public, to whom it is now offered, will judge for themselves. We will only state one circumstance, which ought to be understood by the purchaser before we solicit his patronage. The ancient Juvenile Poem of Mr Barlow called the Vision of Columbus, is so far absorbed in this, as henceforward to disappear from the list of his works. All that he has thought worthy of the subject in that Poem has been incorporated in this—which may amount to one fourth or one third of the former work. He has now in his mature years and judgment, taken a much wider range over the immense regions of fact and fancy that the fortunes of this hemisphere have opened to his view, and "the work is now probably destined to stand, the epic song of his country." No pains or expense have been spared to give it a dress and ornament suitable to its intrinsic merit. It is in one volume royal quarto illustrated by twelve engravings on the following subjects: I. Hesper's appearance to Columbus in prison. II. Capax and Oelia instructing the savages in agriculture and the domestic arts—III. Zamor killed by Capax—IV. Inquisition—V. Cesar passing the Rubicon—VI. Cruelty prevailing over the Prison Ship—VII. Murder of Lucinda—VIII. Coronado resigning his sword to Washington—IX. Rape of the Golden Fleece—X. Initiation to the Mysteries of Isis—XI. Final resignation of prejudices. These eleven subjects were painted by the celebrated Smirke, expressly for this poem. The pictures are now exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, where the public can examine their admirable execution, and form some idea of the expense and labor bestowed on the decorations of this work. They were engraved by the first artists in England; and the engravings were in such high estimation among the amateurs, that several proof copies were sold in London at six guineas a set. To these is added a portrait of the author, painted by Robert Fulton, and finely engraved by Arthur Smith. The paper, we believe, is better than any before made in this country; and the printing by Fry & Kammerer, may be regarded as a specimen of typography hitherto unsurpassed, and seldom equalled in the world.
NOTICE. ALL persons to whom the estate of the late Judith Robinson, dec. of Cumberland county, is indebted, are desired on or before the first day of October next, to bring forward their claims properly authenticated, that provision may be made for payment, and to all claims exhibited after that period, this advertisement will be plead in bar. A division of said estate among the legatees will be made on the above day. JOHN HATCHER, Ex'r. March 17, 1808. oam 10c
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract for Malarial, A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chibbains, Sprains, & aches, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c. 'AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.' For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough. This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A foreign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light. Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which give immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances. June 1, 1808.
Samuel Allen, Trustee. June 23, 1808 w3
Samuel Allen, Trustee. July 23d, 1808 w3
TO RENT—THE HOUSE & LOT, LATELY occupied by Mr. Hezekiah Mosby pleasantly situated on Shockoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family—Possession may be had immediately. Thomas Elliott. Richmond, 27th May, 1808 1aiff
Just Published, By C & A Conrad, & Co Philadelphia, and for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. Richmond; The Columbiad; A Poem in 10 Books—By Joel Barlow. THIS title announces a work of the highest interest that the res genesis of our country or of any other can furnish. With regard to the merits of the execution, it would ill become us, the publishers, to speak in that strain of commendation which alone would give utterance to our sentiments. Of this, the public, to whom it is now offered, will judge for themselves. We will only state one circumstance, which ought to be understood by the purchaser before we solicit his patronage. The ancient Juvenile Poem of Mr Barlow called the Vision of Columbus, is so far absorbed in this, as henceforward to disappear from the list of his works. All that he has thought worthy of the subject in that Poem has been incorporated in this—which may amount to one fourth or one third of the former work. He has now in his mature years and judgment, taken a much wider range over the immense regions of fact and fancy that the fortunes of this hemisphere have opened to his view, and "the work is now probably destined to stand, the epic song of his country." No pains or expense have been spared to give it a dress and ornament suitable to its intrinsic merit. It is in one volume royal quarto illustrated by twelve engravings on the following subjects: I. Hesper's appearance to Columbus in prison. II. Capax and Oelia instructing the savages in agriculture and the domestic arts—III. Zamor killed by Capax—IV. Inquisition—V. Cesar passing the Rubicon—VI. Cruelty prevailing over the Prison Ship—VII. Murder of Lucinda—VIII. Coronado resigning his sword to Washington—IX. Rape of the Golden Fleece—X. Initiation to the Mysteries of Isis—XI. Final resignation of prejudices. These eleven subjects were painted by the celebrated Smirke, expressly for this poem. The pictures are now exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, where the public can examine their admirable execution, and form some idea of the expense and labor bestowed on the decorations of this work. They were engraved by the first artists in England; and the engravings were in such high estimation among the amateurs, that several proof copies were sold in London at six guineas a set. To these is added a portrait of the author, painted by Robert Fulton, and finely engraved by Arthur Smith. The paper, we believe, is better than any before made in this country; and the printing by Fry & Kammerer, may be regarded as a specimen of typography hitherto unsurpassed, and seldom equalled in the world.
THE TRIAL OF THOMAS O. SELFRIDGE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, FOR KILLING CHARLES AUSTIN, On the Public Exchange, in Boston, August 4th, 1806. This work, is said to contain some of the best specimens of New-England Eloquence.
MEDICINE STORE. William West, HAS taken the tenement formerly occupied by Doctor Wray, near to the market house, and a few doors below the Old City Tavern, where he has just opened a Fresh supply of Medicines, AND OTHER ARTICLES IN THE DRUG LINE. He can confidently recommend them to be fresh and genuine, having been laid in by a particular friend of his, who is a good judge of their different qualities. His nearness to the courthouse and market house, will be a great convenience to his country friends, who may have to attend at either of those places, and who may wish to be supplied with any articles in his line. He will afford regular attention to all orders and receipts that he may be favored with. Captains of vessels and other mariners will be furnished with medicines and cnesis at low prices. Richmond, June 3, 1808. 1aiff
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to William Du-Val. Buckingham, January 20, 1808. wtf
Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE,
Having administered on the estate of Susanna Bakins, dec. and taken into my possession one negro man by the name of James, who has been appraised according to law—I hereby forewarn all and every person whatsoever from purchasing or hiring the said negro of John Bakins, sen. of Hanover, as he has no legal claim to him. SARAH RAILEY, Adm'x. June 27, 1808. w2
Rich Low Grounds. I WILL lease, for a term of five or six years, the following tenements on my estate, lying on James River, in the county of Amherst, viz. The Upper or Bulling's Creek Tenement, whereon James Harn now lives, containing, by estimation about 160 Acres of Low Grounds, in tolerable order for cropping, and distant from Lynchburg, the Freeman Mills and Oxford Iron Works, from 1 to 3 miles, water carriage—And the Buffalo-Lick Tenement whereon William Bailey now lives, containing about 150 acres of low ground and 50 do. high land, in tolerable order, and distant from Lynchburg six and from the above named Mill and Works from 2 to 3 miles, water carriage. The advantages which these tenements have over most other places, in nearness to market, convenience of carriage and fertility of soil, render them an object with those who wish to lease. Such gentlemen there fore are invited, before they contract elsewhere, to take a view of the premises. Possession will be given the first of next January, with liberty to row what at this fall. L. Bolling. Buckingham, June 18th, 1808 oaw3
In King William County Court, May 25, 1808. Mary King, adm'x. with the will annexed of Miles King, dec'd. Complainants, AGAINST Robert Brooke, adm'r. of John Fox and Eliza Fox and Thomas Pemberton, guardian of Mary Fox, orphan, &c. of the said John Fox, deceased, Defendants. IN CHANCERY. THIS day came the complainant by her counsel, and the defendant Robert Brooke not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant it is ordered that the said deft. Brooke do appear here on the 4th Monday in August next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for three months successively and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teate, Robert Pollard, C. C.
Four Negroes, viz. Isham, Phillis, Rachel and Phoebe, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to answer the purposes of said deed. Tarlton Williams, Trus- Stephen Hooper, S tees. Buckingham, June 10, 1808. w3i
TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next, The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store. Particulars apply to WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808 (if) FOR SALE AT THE ARGUS PRINTING-OFFICE, THE TRIAL OF THOMAS O. SELFRIDGE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, FOR KILLING CHARLES AUSTIN, On the Public Exchange, in Boston, August 4th, 1806. This work, is said to contain some of the best specimens of New-England Eloquence.
MEDICINE STORE. William West, HAS taken the tenement formerly occupied by Doctor Wray, near to the market house, and a few doors below the Old City Tavern, where he has just opened a Fresh supply of Medicines, AND OTHER ARTICLES IN THE DRUG LINE. He can confidently recommend them to be fresh and genuine, having been laid in by a particular friend of his, who is a good judge of their different qualities. His nearness to the courthouse and market house, will be a great convenience to his country friends, who may have to attend at either of those places, and who may wish to be supplied with any articles in his line. He will afford regular attention to all orders and receipts that he may be favored with. Captains of vessels and other mariners will be furnished with medicines and cnesis at low prices. Richmond, June 3, 1808. 1aiff
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to William Du-Val. Buckingham, January 20, 1808. wtf
Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE,
Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE,