Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-12-01 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1710.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 6 00   Wheat, new, 1 20   Flour, super-fine, 6 50   Flour, fine, 6 00   Corn, 3 50   Hemp, per ton, 230 00   Iron, 110 00   Bacon 00 10   Whiskey, 00 70  
MISCELLANY.
From a pleasant little work called the Journey of Life, is taken the following neat epigram.
As blooming Harriot moved along, The fairest of the beauteous throng, The beaux gazed on with admiration, Avow'd by many an exclamation— What form! what naivete! what grace! What roses deck that Grecian face! "Nay," Dashwood cries, "that bloom's not Harriot's, 'Twas bought at Reynold's, Moore's or Marriot's; And tho' you vow her face untainted, I swear, by God, your beauty's painted." A wager instantly was 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 o'er witness true, By turns the roses came and flew. "Your bet," said she, "is rudely odd— But I am painted, Sir—by God."
ON A LADY.
Who is said to have beaten her Husband. Come hither, Sir John, see my portrait is here, Look at it my Love! don't it strike you? I can't say it does, just at present, my dear, But I dare say it will—'tis so like you! London Paper.
ANECDOSES.
A raw apprentice in a drygoods shop, being asked by a lady to show her some silk hose, who enquired how high they came (meaning the price) very simply and seriously answered, that he had never tried them on but believed they would reach above the knee!
Running!—A Mr. John Kerr advertises the public in a late Chillicothe paper, that he is not a candidate for the Legislature, but he will run any of the candidates a foot race.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.
It is highly pleasing to observe the spirit prevailing in various parts of the U. States, to encourage our internal Manufactures. There is nothing more calculated to check the influence of foreign Nations, especially England, than a vigorous exertion to furnish ourselves with such articles, as we have too long been in the habit of importing from them. The raw materials within our Country can be more beneficially used at home, than sent abroad to employ the People of other Nations. Our labor can be as useful to ourselves as to them.
The population of the United States, is adequate to all the purposes of Agriculture and Manufactures, if brought into proper operation. But the failure has been, that we have not apportioned the employment of our Citizens to these various branches; but have inconsiderately pursued a Commerce, which has taken so many from our Lands and Looms, that the number remaining has not been adequate to the purposes of carrying on Manufactures to the extent our demands require.
In proportion to our population, there are double the number within the U. States, engaged in Commerce, and in the common line of store-keeping, &c. than in any part of Europe. Our seaports are filled with this kind of Traders, and every town in the Country has a large proportion of these as well as foreign merchandise. Nearly an eighth part of the Citizens are employed, as mere agents to sell the Manufactures of other Nations.
This class of Citizens, it is supposed, might pursue a business in the manufacturing branches vastly more lucrative, and equally honorable. A heavy robust man, to sit behind the counter from morning till night, just to attend a few Customers, cannot be so profitably employed, as if he turned his attention to some more active business in the manufacturing line. Instead of such an immense body of mere shopkeeping Traders, we had about a third of the number engaged in the various branches of Manufactures, there is no doubt they would obtain a much better living, than in buying and selling foreign articles.
The price of rents for shops and stores must greatly exceed the hire of large convenient places near the seaports; and by the erection of mills and the use of machinery, in a few years, the persons would find themselves well rewarded for their undertaking.
The Cotton Manufacture has become a very extensive and profitable branch of business. The employment of women and children establishes a habit of industry; such children earn a handsome support for their parents, & place themselves in a situation above dependence; when they arrive to years of maturity. How much more beneficial is this employment, both for the children and parents, than to spend 4 or 5 years behind a counter, to learn how to retail articles which they might be able to manufacture themselves.
The spirit of manufacturing, which is spreading with rapidity through the states, has the most happy tendency to place this country in an honorable and independent situation. Those individuals, who have promoted it, are entitled to the thanks of the community. Among this number, none stands more highly deserving of our applause, than Col. Humphreys. This gentleman has done more service to his country, than thousands who presume to claim the patronage of the government for their services.
Such a man deserves the respect full attention of his fellow citizens; not in the mere pageantry of bacchanalian carousals, but in that honorable noice which can assist him in forwarding the great objects he contemplates. He is much more deserving of the veneration of his fellow citizens, than a man who endeavors to disparage the manufactures of his country, by a fantastic display of British popery, in the full dress of St. James!
If one quarter part of the money expended, in getting Governor Gore through the state had been appropriated in promoting Manufactures in the several countries thro' which he has passed it would have produced so lasting advantages. But a mere hire and cry about a Governor, who has not given one instance of his attachment to Manufactures is but a poor employment show, unworthy the character of American freemen.—Boston Chronicle.
RALIGH, (N. C.) Nov. 23.
Mr. McBride, the inventor of the Columbian Spindle, a machine which by simply turning a crank, picks, cards, spins and winds cotton, all at the same time, will, it is expected, be in Raleigh during the session of the Assembly, with one of his machines. He has contracted, we understand, to deliver one here to Mr. Blackledge. Persons desirous of promoting the Domesic Manufacture of cotton, would do well to improve this opportunity of ascertaining the advantages of this machine. We have seen a very elegant engraving and description of it in the Port Folio. [See several late numbers of the Argus, and also Bates' almanack for 1810, where it is fully described.] It is, certainly, a most ingenious invention, and we have heard it much extolled for its utility.
RALIGH, Nov. 23.
A Correspondent informs us that a manufactory of Copperas has lately been established at Rocky Mount, Franklin county, Virginia, which promises to be profitable to the proprietors.
The manufacture of Gun-Powder, at all times important to this country, may, ere long, acquire additional consideration and value. Nitre is produced in more abundance than in any other part of the world; but to obtain its other component part, Sulphur, is at present the great desideratum. No ore is more common than that of Sulphur, but it is rarely found in sufficient quantities to make it valuable. It is believed however, that it exists in abundance somewhere in this state and that nothing is wanting but a little observation and the communication of known facts, to enable our country to avail itself of the advantages to be derived from it. Sulphur ore is a very ponderous yellow stone and on being powdered and sprinkled on heated iron or coals, discovers itself by its peculiar smell. If ores supposed to contain Sulphur or any mineral can be sent to us without expense, with a description of the place where they are found, and the quantity attainable, we will have them tested and analysed, and will communicate to our correspondents the result. As a mineralogist of considerable experience will be in this city during the present session of the Assembly, it would be desirable to procure ores during that time.
IT is a propensity in human nature, to be dazzled by the splendour of appearances. Guttering trifles will charm the mind of the giddy worldling; while virtue, in her modest attire, and unostentatious merits, will be suffered to pass unheeded.
In the most noble stations and among those who "stand high in their country's honours," such is the degeneracy of the present age, that a specious outside will be more for a man, than the most rigid Spartan-like virtue. Even the ministers of religion have in some cases, basely descended from their ancient dignity, corrupted the word of God to suit the corrupt tastes of their hearers, and have seemed more delighted with the appearance of a well regulated formal society, however they might sell at heart, than with the more substantial part of the life and power of religion in the souls of their flock. In the middle and lower ranks of life, this truth is more apparent. Hear but the observations made at a tea-party, in a country village, on the stranger who last arrived in town, and it will afford abundant proof that the appearance is thought of more consequence than intrinsic worth. "I've but just seen the man," says one; but he looks very well." "He dresses well," says another. "His appearance is quite genteel," says a third. Remarks like these are generally all that are made.
Not a word is said about the propriety of inquiring into the correctness of his principles before he is noticed. No one enquires whether he is even morally honest; but if his clothes are of the fashionable cut, and he has sufficient impudence to swagger about the streets, it seems enough to recommend him to the public notice. Thus it is, that people "judge according to the appearance, and not righteous judgment."
From the New York Mercantile Advertiser.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, As our Government is procuring arms, the following extract of a note in Col. Macdonald's translation of the French Tactics, is worthy of attention.
"To avoid the inconvenience of turning the Ramrod in loading, such as striking it against the faces, heads or arms of the men in the other ranks, or letting it fall; the Prussians do not turn it, and therefore, in less time than they would by turning it. The Ramrod is made cylindrical and to prevent increase of weight, is made equally thick at both ends, and small at the rest of its length."
The Touch hole or vent of the Prussian musket, which is shaped inwards like a truncation, renders the motion of priming unnecessary, as the piece primes itself from the conical construction of the vent, the external office of which is not wider than it generally is, in ramming, the powder passes in sufficient quantity into the pan; no powder is spent in priming, the whole charge enters into the barrel; time is saved, and the effect of the shot is more powerful. The Austrians at first, ridiculed this improvement, and afterwards imitated it."
"In the Prussian service, a piece of leather is sewed round the barrel, where the hand holds it loading, to enable the hand to hold it heated as it will become after ten or twelve quick discharges."
Curious Fact.—In a Well dug this season by Mr. John Leecher, at the forks of the road, little more than one mile west of Carlisle in the state of Pennsylvania, at the depth of 45 feet, they have come upon a plentiful current of water, from which fish have been drawn up. They also observed numbers of small mussels sticking to the rocks. From whence this stream brings the fish, we are at a loss to conjecture, unless there is a sink in the Conodoguinet Creek, some miles further West, it being at least three quarters of a mile South of the Creek, and considerably higher than the channel. We know of two openings, where large Springs come out of the Earth, one three quarters, and the other a mile from this well, where it is likely this current may discharge its contents; but it is highly improbable, that fish could ascend through a dark cavern, to the distance of one mile under ground.
FROM THE BALTIMORE WHIG.
WE invite the attention of our readers to the extract in to-day's paper, from the Federal Republican; in defence of Jackson. Our worst foes are weeds of the American soil,—unprincipled natives. England hires printers here, to write, as she used to purchase Hessian to fight. The dishonourable conduct of these renegades at home, and of our villainous smugglers abroad, has rendered the American name almost a reproach in Europe. The French and Danes judge of us all by the black band of perjured license-holding, counterfeiting fellows, who pursue their fortunes by illicit trade;—and uncharitably conclude that we are the most despicable nation on earth!
HEAR BOTH SIDES. Jackson's apologists crave the fulfilment of this good maxim: therefore, "the pray-
of the petitioners is reasonable & ought to be granted." Will you hear Jackson by counsel? Aye.
Step forward, Mr. Coleman.
From Coleman's Evening Post of Nov. 20
"Let me then ask, if any man of sense and candour can justify it to himself to decide at once upon this business [the lie direct business] and condemn the English minister without waiting to hear what can be or has been said on his part?"
Next is produced a thumper, in the following form, as proof of "what can be said" or written on any side.—Hear Coleman to the end: Hem!
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability [of course] at Washington to a friend in New-York.
"I more than suspect that our government never had a disposition to accommodate matters with England, and that this sudden and unexpected rupture is a mere trick to get rid of answering propositions to which they would say yes and dared not say no, for fear of their popularity."
Mr. Coleman having wiped away the sweat from his forehead and the saliva from his lips, and moreover stroked his hair and made his retiring bow,—there is room at the bar for his succeedingoadjutors—
Messrs. Wagner and Hanson, pray walk forth:
Oh! no sirs; we are chamber counsel, and desire to be heard by written argument. Agreed.
Produce your plea for Mr. Copenhagen.
An't please your honours! Ours is no horse plea—like Mr. Coleman's—w—go directly to the defence, &c—founded on facts communicated to us by express from Jackson himself!—
From the F. Republican of Friday.
Facts respecting the British Minister.
We averred in many successive papers that the paragraphs of the Intelligencer respecting the rupture with this minister were false and fabricated. This we did from a knowledge we possessed, that the chief statement was a gross misrepresentation. But we had no conception of the extent of the profligate falsehoods, with which, that paper has dared to abuse and deceive the people. From the hesitation which it was so natural for cautious men to feel in such circumstances, and the desire to expose the truth in its true colours, we some days ago wrote for the facts to a friend in Washington, who moves in a circle enabling him to obtain correct intelligence! Yesterday evening, when the matter for our paper was too nearly completed to admit of sufficient room for the whole communication, we received his answer. The following is a contraction of his statement:
On Saturday preceding the Intelligencer's manifesto, Mr. Jackson did send not for a passport to leave the country, but for a safe guard for himself and his family, foreseeing what has since happened, that as soon as the government had broken off communication with him an attempt would be made to influence the passions of the people, and excite them to violence, to which they had before been rendered prone by the same pens, which afterwards pretended to calm them. Mr. R. Smith was expressly informed, that the minister did not mean to leave the country. On the Monday, before he knew that the rupture was published, a notification was given of the minister's intention to remove from Washington, accompanied with such explanations as might have led to an accommodation if it had been desired. An inclination was even shown to further explanations, which was abruptly refused by Mr. Smith, unless the minister would consent to say, that was not fact! which he had before been told by the same secretary was a fact.
There has been no impeachment of veracity! Mr. Jackson took Mr. Erskine's statement as he found it (which is not verbal but written) without vouching for the correctness of it. He would have received Mr. Smith's contradiction, as he says, in the same manner, if Mr. Smith had given one, which he did not, and that he had nothing to do with the veracity of either party but to take the fact officially stated by the one and admitted by the other, to wit, that the three conditions, forming the whole substance of the instructions of the 23d January, had been not only communicated but expiated upon at considerable length.
This is a fact and no insinuation, and beyond this, he declares, nothing was meant nor said. There was no intemperance or indecorous language used, but only a resistance to an attack upon the independence of a foreign minister, who, it is to be remembered, treats upon a footing of perfect equality, and who would be condemned by his government if he submitted to be schooled! [Bravo!]
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Our relations with Great Britain are verging to a close! The conduct of its government, its officers, agents and ministers, is of such a nature as to preclude the possibility of its long continuance.—We have almost reached that point at which forbearance becomes dishonorable.
The stand made by the executive is both firm and decisive—to use lord Mansfield's celebrated allusion—"We" (in our turn) "have crossed the Rubicon" and all the energies, patriotism and talents of the nation, are called upon to support the justice of our cause.
The wrongs we have borne at the hands of this haughty nation, are engraven on the hearts of our citizens. From the year of 1793, when our ships were captured and our citizens chained to the muzzles of their loaded guns! down to the degrading outrage on the Chesapeake, Great Britain has continued an uninterrupted & rapidly aggravating course of insult and outrage!
The United States have hitherto maintained an honorable and dignified neutrality. It will be in vain for the federal newspapers, for the hirelings of the tyrant of the seas to palliate her conduct, her negotiations have been conducted with artful duplicity—and her views entirely regulated by "existing circumstances."—Was France triumphant? She was humble—was the despot of Europe checked in his ambitious career, in proportion was England haughty and insolent.
Did the profligate spirit of a few ambitious and disorganizing demagogues shew a disposition to thwart the views of government, all negotiation was suspended and our minister and our country insulted by the sarcasms of "a petty Poet," which the corruption of the nation had elevated to the rank of a minister! No sooner was it ascertained that the democratic interests of these United States were likely to continue firmly fixed, than a minister (Rose) was dispatched to sow the seeds of discord, and under the specious pretext of atoning for past injuries, he was busily employed in fomenting disturbances in our eastern states, arising from what was incontestably a municipal regulation, for such the embargo was acknowledged to be.
Defeated in the diabolical attempt of severing the Union, Great Britain changes her course, she commissions her resident ministers with powers "extraordinary and plenipotentiary." Let it be remembered that Mr. Erskine produced those full powers to our secretary of state—it was all he had to do—and all that we had a right to ask for. A convention ensues—not a preliminary treaty, but a conclusive contract. Such a contract, which to advert to common life, had an agent exercised in ordinary transactions, there is not a court of justice in this country, or in England itself—but would have bound the principal to its complete and unlimited fulfilment—but what is her conduct? She finds the embargo raised, aware that her manufactures would be amply supplied by the way of Madeira, Lisbon and Cadiz—she wantonly disowns the act of her minister! Is there a man in the union, who really believes Mr. Erskine exceeded the spirit of his instructions?
But Mr. Erskine must be disgraced—the gauze that covered the fraud, was too finely woven; it was apparent that had the terms Mr. Erskine arranged, been adopted, the decrees of France as they respected this country were at an end. Our commerce with the continent was likely once more to take place, and that accursed spirit of jealousy which Great Britain has ever manifested against the growing prosperity of the United States, rankled in her bosom.
Whoever traces her conduct towards this country to its source, will find that a rivalry in commerce is the source of all her unrighteous conduct towards America.
Our course is clear—we ask for nothing beyond what is our unalienable right. It is now with the people to decide; calmly but resolutely to assert their rights, maintain them by all the valor which their fathers of the revolution displayed, by which they bequeathed the rich inheritance of independence and freedom. Fear not the event; the same ALMIGHTY HAND that carried you through the great contest, will conduct you in the present to an equally happy and honorable termination.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at Samuel Pleasants, Jr's Printing Office between the Bell Tavern and the Market-bridge, Richmond;  The Virginia Almanac. FOR THE YEAR 1810, Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond; By BENJAMIN BATES.

Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1809.
Extract of a letter from our correspondent at Washington City, dated November 28th, 1809.
"THE House of Representatives yesterday formed a quorum. The Senate did not; there being one member wanting to complete the constitutional number for that purpose; that one, however, has now arrived, and Congress will be completely formed this day. It is expected the President's message, with accompanying documents, will be sent to both Houses to-day likewise.
"You may state to your readers with confidence, that we have nothing to expect, under present aspects, from either France or England, in an amicable way. G. Britain has deliberately resolved never to abandon the principle and practice (in one shape or other) of the orders in council; and France will not retract a word of her decrees until Great Britain sets the example. Thus, sir, the United States have to cope with two bullies, who are sticking at the point of villainous honor, of Who shall give in first? or, Who shall hold out longest?
"There is, as you will soon see, something extremely ludicrous in the cauting (for I can call it nothing else) of the French and English ministry, in replying to the overtures of the United States. Bonaparte says he is fighting for the freedom of the seas, and the British government asserts that Great Britain is fighting for the independence of nations. Now, although the freedom of the one and the independence of the other are things extremely desirable, yet it is very certain, if the British had an army sufficient to subjugate the world, they would instantly do it; and, if Bonaparte had a navy equal to the performance, he would tyrannize on the ocean as much as Great Britain. The misfortune of it is, that let the ulterior views of the belligerents be what they may, their present mode of warfare goes directly to crush the independence of nations and to exclude all liberty of commerce on the seas. Bonaparte admits the principle of the freedom of the seas because he has few ships, and John Bull admits that nations ought to be independent because he has few soldiers; and there ends the whole story. They both make a virtue of necessity.
"I cannot perceive how any American can suffer himself to be, at this time of day, the dupe of the one or the other of the warring powers. If France beats Great Britain, then one portion of our citizens rejoice, not because they are French partizans, but because they believe it will tend to humble England and make her just; and if England gains a victory over France another portion of our citizens exult, not, perhaps, because they wish that Great Britain should subdue France, but because they imagine that an advantage gained over France is an advantage obtained for America. And thus it is, sir, that by false ideas of the tendency of belligerent events, our citizens are led to sympathize with the parties at war, and relying on extraneous circumstances for the relief of our embarrassments, lose sight entirely of the domestic means of supporting our rights. The hostile nations of Europe strive in every possible shape to keep alive these unhappy sympathies, and thereby to involve us eventually in their baneful squabbles.
"The arguments and propositions of Champagny may be very just, as
well as the flourish which Jackson has made concerning the independence of nations. But why do not those who preach the doctrine practise it? If England would act on the ocean as she says Napoleon ought to act on the land, she would do what is right; and if Napoleon would do that on the land which he blames the English for not doing on the ocean, he too would act correctly. The truth is, they admit right where they cannot do wrong; and where they can do wrong they never admit right.
"I just learn that the President's message and documents will not, probably, go to Congress till to-morrow."
HOME MATTERS
An association is proposed in the town of Alexandria, for the encouragement of domestic manufactures, with a capital of 20,000 dollars. The premiums at Arlington on the 30th April, 1810, are announced; they are for the best lambs and ewes, and for several species of domestic manufactures. The Merino Sheep have lately been introduced into the State of Kentucky—a flock of 27 arrived within the vicinity of Frankfort in the early part of the last month—the greater part of which were for Judge Todd.
FROM THE BALTIMORE WHIG OF LAST SATURDAY.
OBITUARY.
"Say, cruel archer, could not one suffice?" We lately announced the decease of a man, equally capable of serving his country in the cabinet or the field—and scarce is our sorrow for Lewis's death abated, when we are doomed to the painful office of announcing that General WADE HAMPTON is no more. The news comes thro' a channel too direct and respectable to be doubted. A gentleman from the western country saw the melancholy account published in a Natchez paper. He died on his way to New Orleans, proceeding to take the command of the army. At any time, the death of a citizen so patriotic, and an officer so accomplished and so brave as WADE HAMPTON, would be deemed a public loss; but now, it is peculiarly affecting, when we must probably fight for our rights or cease to be an independent nation. Lewis and Hampton were well qualified to lead freemen to victory and vengeance. They were men
"One foot, one inch, of the contended field."
But, they are gone, and have left nought to console us for the loss, but the bright example of their honour, their service, their patriotism and their worth.
Foreign.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 24.
Last evening arrived at this port the new and fast sailing ship Hercules, Capt. Vose, 31 days from Liverpool, which port she left on the 21st of October. Captain Vose, and the passengers, have very politely favored the Editors of the Mercantile Advertiser, with London papers, Lloyd's Lists, and Prices Current, to the 15th of October, inclusive, (two weeks later than our former advices), from which we have extracted the most important articles.
The papers contain the important news of a Peace having been signed between France and Austria, at Altenburg, on the 3d of October, and that Bonaparte was on his way to Paris. We are not in possession of the terms of the peace; but understand from the passengers in the Hercules, that the emperor of Austria resigned every thing but Hungary and Bohemia.
Our London papers do not furnish us with advices from Spain and Portugal, later than our former accounts. The island of Walcheren was still in the possession of the British, who have sent out several physicians to attend the sick, and fresh troops to reinforce the garrisons.
A change in the British Ministry has also taken place. Mr. Percival succeeds the Duke of Portland, as Prime Minister, Mr. Canning has resigned and is succeeded by Lord Bathurst; and Dundas Saunders fills Lord Castlereagh's station. Several other changes are spoken of, among whom is Lord Grenville.
We also find in a paper of the 14th of October, the following Paragraph, that "the American ship Horace passed Elsinore on the 29th Sept. having on board Mr. JOHN QUINCEY ADAMS, the newly appointed Minister, to the Court of St. Petersburg from the United States. The Horace notwithstanding the importance of her charge, was compelled by the Danish Government to pay the Sound dues before she was permitted to proceed on her voyage."
LONDON, Oct. 14. Two hundred and forty vessels, laden with Russian produce have arrived in our ports; so that our markets will overflow with hemp, tallow, and other Russian articles. In consequence of licenses being within this week resolved to be granted to import grain and flour from France or Holland, there are six hundred licenses and upwards now in the office of the Earl of Liverpool, waiting for his signature.
Oct. 13. PEACE BETWEEN FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
The public are at length awakened from the vain and delusive hope, so fondly cherished by the War Faction—the tribe of Loan mongers—the Remitters—the Money
changers—the Contractors—the Pecuniary—the Stop sellers; the Provision merchants; the Cannon merchants; and their usual mouth pieces and trumpeters; The Times; The Post; The Courier; and the other hiring Scribes of Liddy's and Whitehall. Of Peace between France & Austria we never doubted; nor did we ever hesitate to avow an opinion which seemed so entirely consistent with probability. Where, now, are the warlike preparations; the cunning—the diplomatic delay, of Austria—the renewed contest for the last stake of Germany, with which, not ten days ago, the spirits of the War Faction were cheered by the London Newspapers—rose pure fountains of Truth and Probability? Will the futility of further contest with France ever reach the minds of the "true believers" of these lapet articles! We greatly fear that there is more of wilful than of mental blindness in the politico-commercial War Junta. Mahomet propagated the doctrines of Islam by the sword; but for England it was reserved, in the 19th Century, to propagate commerce by the same gentle and persuasive argument.
The following summary is from Portuguese Papers to the 27th of last month. Venegas was at Carolina on the 8th, with 26,860 Infantry, the cavalry in La Mancha; Romana arrived at Badajoz on the 14th of Sept. and proceeded on the 16th to Seville. The army of Galicia was shortly expected at Ciudad Rodrigo.
The French who occupied Coria have retreated into the interior of Spain. Ney's army is in Salamanca; That of Soult consists of 3000 men, and its head quarters are in Placentia. Gen. Mortier has 10,000 men, and his head quarters were at Talavera, on the 10th of Sept. Victor has 20,000 men, and his head quarters are at Toledo; Sebastiani has 10,000 men, and his head quarters are at Euelabarda. The head quarters of the English army are at Badajoz, an advanced division is at Loban, and another at Merida. The bridge of Arzobispo is defended by only eight thousand men. The Duke de Parque, with a considerable force, has occupied Ciudad Rodrigo, where the army of Galicia is shortly expected.
On the first of September, Geronia was relieved by the arrival of 6000 beasts, with provisions and ammunition conveyed by 6000 men. The fire against Geronia has ceased. The expectations of the Spaniards are high, and their language as usual, confident and lofty; but Napoleon, at length released from his labours in Germany, may naturally be expected very shortly in Madrid. That reinforcements from France are pouring into Spain, through the Pyrenees, is likely to doubt; and judging of the future by the past, we apprehend, that ere the present year concludes, the probability of success by the universal Spanish Nation will be no longer credited, even at Lloyds.
French and Dutch Papers.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 11. H. M. Jesty yesterday received the happy intelligence that peace between Austria and France was signed on the 3d of this month at Altenburg.
This happy event has been announced to day to the inhabitants of the capital by discharges of artillery, which have been repeated many times during the day. The Royal flag was also hoisted in token of rejoicing.
According to the latest reports, Lieut. Col. de Tabor, Aide-de-camp to Marshal Dumontcau, has with a detachment of chasseurs, driven away the enemy, who were in North Beveland, made five sailors prisoners, and burnt two canoes.
The Royal Fleet under the command of Marshal Verhuell, which has been in sight of the enemy since the seventh of this month under the sand creek, has reconnoitred as far as Sloe.
(Leyden Gazette, Oct. 13.)
ANTWERP, Oct. 3.
The night between the 29th and 30th of last month spread terror throughout the English position. The whole English squadron was in motion, and a 74 gun ship got aground. The following day she was taken in tow by a frigate and brought afloat. In the afternoon she was surrounded by a number of small armed vessels. Several of the persons who were wrecked, succeeded in saving themselves in the island of Cadsand. The climate of the Island of Walcheren proves so destructive to the English, that in the sole burying ground of the city of Flushing, 518 graves have been dug, containing each 4 soldiers, and 19 graves for officers.
[Royal Amsterdam Gazette.] Oct. 19.
The terms of the peace between Austria and France are variously reported, but have not yet been suffered by Government to transpire. It is believed that they are in possession of more specific information than the public has yet received, as their agents do not scruple to admit that the terms are believed to be most humiliating for Austria. A few days will probably put us in possession of the heads of the treaty. One report on this subject is, that the pertinacious refusal of the Emperor Francis to yield the maritime town of Spalatro was the cause of the protraction of the negotiation. The harbour of this place is good, and certainly is an acquisition of some value to the French—but if, as is by some believed, Austria has conceded even her capital, it is difficult to account for a comparatively inferior object having retarded the conclusion of the arrangement. We doubt the fact and we forbear to state the reports on the subject of the great extent of territory ceded by Austria, as we really apprehend the truth to be unknown, consequently what is asserted, may be deemed mere conjecture. The renunciation of the title of Emperor of Austria is asserted to have been stipulated as a natural consequence of the cession of Upper and Lower Austria. From the great length to which the negotiation was protracted, we anticipate more favourable terms for Austria, than is generally believed to have been granted.
Extracts from Portuguese papers, and a Gibraltar Chronicle, will be found in another part of our paper. The Spaniards as we stated yesterday, appear confident
of success...that our Ministers are not entirely so, the following extract from one of their hirelings organs, The Morning Post of this day, evidently shews:
"Some Spanish and Portuguese papers have also come to hand. Their contents are in general of a favorable complexion; but the peace between Austria and France will, doubtless, soon enable Bonaparte to give an entire change of aspect to the affairs of Spain. Its cause, we fear, is now hopeless."
Whether Mr. Canning, the Duke of Portland, Lord Camden, which of them, or all of them, is or are to blame, Lord Castlereagh appears to have been kept in the dark. Such a transaction in private life, would be branded with an epithet, that we shall not use—The public will rejoice to learn, that Mr. Cooke feels his character involved so far as to render his retirement with Lord Castlereagh necessary. Thus has that gentleman at once evinced his fidelity to his patron—and relieved the public from the alarm they felt at the report of his being the appointed successor of Mr. Huskisson.
From the Gibraltar Chronicle.
TRENT, Sept. 2.—The unhappy inhabitants of Saragossa, who have survived the most dreadful siege, and the most destructive epidemic, are now undergoing a treatment scarcely less hard than death itself. After so many calamities, the barbarous Suchet has levied upon them exorbitant contributions, and allowed the soldiers to cut down the corn before it was ripe, to feed their horses, without being moved by the tears of the unfortunate widows and orphans. To this are added many other vexations, one of which is, that no one upwards of 14 years old, can go about the streets without a permit for that purpose, for which he must pay.
CINDAD RIOGA, Sept. 4.—Two members of the board of Old Castile, who are just arrived here, state that there are 2000 Frenchmen in Burgos, but that in Burgode Osma Orandja, and the adjoining towns, they have only a few detachments of cavalry and infantry. Ney's division is stationed between Salamanca and Toro.
The terms of the peace have not transpired; Government, however, are said to be in possession of them, and confess that they are extremely humiliating to Austria. A report was mentioned in some of the papers yesterday, that the Marquis of Wellesley had received instructions to proceed to Paris to open a negotiation with Bonaparte. It is hardly necessary to state to our readers, that the report is wholly unfounded.
Mr. Yorke succeeds to the office of Secretary at War, in the room of Levisan Flower. He will of course, have a seat in the Cabinet.—Mr. Yorke filled the office of Secretary at War before, under the Admington Administration, prior to his becoming Secretary of State.
Parliament was yesterday further prorogued from the 2d of November to the beginning of December.
The whole of the Spanish and French ships at Ferrol and Corunna have, it is supposed by this time, reached Cadiz.
The Paris papers state, that relays of horses for the Emperor were ready at Munich on the 1st inst. and it was expected that he would leave Schoenbrunn on the 3d of 4th, on his return to Paris.
A large naval force is now preparing at Portsmouth to sail to the Black Sea, to cooperate with the Turks against the Russians. The following are among the ships mentioned to proceed on this service; Neptune, 98; Kent, 74; Repulse, 74; Warspite, 74; Scorpion, Victorious, Denmark, Alfred and la Lore frigate.
Mr. Kay, the messenger, has arrived with important dispatches from Mr. Adair, his majesty's ambassador at the Sublime Porte. He came to Plymouth in the intelligent gun brig, last from Malta and Gibraltar.
Price of Stocks—3 per cent Consols, 68 47-48, Reduced 68, Long Ann. 18 7-16 1-2, Omnium, 1 1-2 prem.
Letter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, M. Champagny, to Gen. Armstrong, Minister of the United States, at Paris:
ALTENBURG, Aug. 24.
"SIR—His Majesty, understanding that you are about to dispatch a ship to the United States, commands me to make known to you the unalterable principles which have and will regulate his conduct in the great question respecting neutrals.
"France admits the principle that the flag protects trade. The trading vessel which carries the license of its government, may be considered as a moving colony: to insult such a vessel by search, pursuit, or any act of arbitrary power, is a violation of the fundamental law of colonization, and is an attack upon the government of the same. The seas belong to every nation, without exception; they are the common property and the domain of all mankind.
"Consistently with this doctrine, merchant vessels belonging to individuals, may pass by inheritance to persons who never exposed themselves to be made prisoners of war. In all her conquests, France has considered sacred private property, deposited in the warehouses of the vanquished state, and such have had the complete disposal of matters of trade; and at this moment convoys by land of merchandise, and especially cottons, are passing thro' the French army and Austria, to proceed to the destination commerce directs. If France had seized the monopoly of the seas, she would have accumulated in her territory all the products of the earth, and she would have obtained immeasurable wealth.
"Undoubtedly, if England had the dominion of land which she has acquired on the ocean, her acquisitions would have been equally enormous. She would as in the times of barbarism, have sold the conquered, and distributed them as slaves throughout her land. The avarice of trade would have absorbed every thing, and the government of an enlightened nation, which has bro't the arts of civilization to perfection, would have given the earliest instances of the return of the savage ages.—That government is fully impressed with the injustice of its naval code. But what has that government
to do with justice, which only inquired for profit?
"When France shall have established her naval power, which, with the extent of her coasts and her population, will be accomplished, then will the Emperor reduce these principles to practice, and apply his mandate to render it universal. The right, or rather the usurpation of blockading rivers & coasts by proclamation, is palpably contrary to reason and equity. A right cannot possibly spring from the will of an interested party, but must always be founded on the natural relation of things. A place is not properly blockaded unless it be besieged by land and water. It is blockaded to prevent the introduction of assistance, by which the surrender of the place might be protracted; and then we have only the right to prevent neutral ships from entering the port when the place is thus circumstanced, and the possession of it is matter of doubt between the besiegers and besieged.—On this is grounded the right to prevent neutrals from entering the place.
"The sovereignty and independence of its flag, like the sovereignty and independence of its territory, are the property of every neutral. A state may transfer itself to another state; it may destroy the archives of its independence, and pass from Prince to Prince, but the right of sovereignty is indivisible and unalienable; no one can renounce it.
"England has placed France in a state of blockade.—The Emperor has, in his decree of Berlin, declared the British Islands in a state of blockade. The first of these regulations forbids neutral vessels to proceed to France; the second prohibited their entering English harbours.
"England has, by her orders of Council of the 11th of November, 1807, levied an impost on neutral ships, and obliged them to enter its ports before they sail to France. By the decree of the 17th of December, of the same year, the Emperor has decreed, that all such ships be nationalized, which had entered English ports, or submitted to be searched.
"In order to ward off the inconveniences with which this state of things threatened her commerce, America laid an Embargo in all her harbours; and although France had done nothing more than used the right of retaliation, its wants, and those of its colonies, suffered much from this measure; yet did the Emperor magnanimously consent at the proceeding, in order rather to endure the privation of commerce than to acknowledge the authority of the usurper of the seas.
"The embargo was raised, and a system of a non-intercourse was substituted for it. The powers on the Continent, in alliance with England, having the same object in view, made a common cause with her, that they might derive the same advantages. The harbours of Holland, of the Elbe, of the Weser, of Italy, and of Spain, were to enjoy those benefits from which France was to be excluded; and the other were to be opened or closed to commerce as circumstances rendered expedient, so as France was bereft of it.
"Thus, Sir, in point of principle, France recognizes the freedom of neutral commerce, and the independence of the maritime powers; which she respected up to the moment when the maritime tyranny of England, that respects nothing, and the arbitrary proceedings of its government compelled her to adopt measures of retaliation, to which she resorted with regret. Let England revoke her blockade of France and France will recall her declaration of blockade against England. Let England revoke her Cabinet Orders of the 11th Nov. 1807 and the Milan Decree will expire of itself. The American commerce will then recover its complete freedom, & be assured of finding in the harbours of France favour and protection. But it belongs to the United States to attain this happy object by their firmness. Can a nation, resolved to remain free, hesitate between certain momentary interests, and the great cause of maintaining her independence, her honour, her sovereignty, and her dignity?"
(Signed) M. CHAMPAGNY."
NEW-YORK, Nov. 25.
Our files of London papers by the Hercules contain very little of importance excepting what we published yesterday. The following articles (and the correspondence between Percival and Grenville on the projected change of ministry, which we shall give on Monday) comprize nearly all that are interesting. Mer. Adv.

From late London papers by the Herew...
LONDON Oct. 14. The Exertion gun brig, Lieut. Forbes, has sent into Yarmouth the American ship Vesta, bound to Tonningen, with a valuable cargo.
In consequence of the unsettled state of Spain, the fine wools of our own growth are on the advance, they have already reached 3s 6d per lb.
Government, we understand, have already discharged upwards of 700 sail of transports, a large proportion probably of which will enter into the coal trade, and thereby, in a short time cause a reduction in the present high price of that important article of consumption.
Oct. 18. Throughout the whole kingdom of Naples the following Religious orders are suppressed: the Dominicans, & all the detached monks of their order, the Minors, the third order of St. Francis, the Minimites, the two Carmelite orders, the brethren of S. Peter of Pish, the Servites, the brethren of St. John of God, the Trinitarians of Mercy, Spanish and Italian; the Augustins, the Sylvestrians, the Basilians, the Meaitins, the Regular Minorities, the Cross Bearers, the Clerks of the mother of G d, the Bamilites, the Semaschians, the Priests of St. Roche.
Oct. 19. By the Lisbon Mail of yesterday we received letters from several military correspondents, now with Lord Wellington's army in Spain. They describe the troops as being in high health and spirits. The wounded were recovering fast, and detachments of convalescent were daily arriving at the head quarters from Elvas, to which place they had been sent for recovery.
Parliament is, we understand, further prorogued from the 2d of Nov. to the beginning of December.
CORUNNA, Oct. 3. The French are retreating from Madrid, after having committed numerous atrocities both there and in their route. It is supposed that they have taken the road to Burgos. The French troops in Arragon have abandoned Balbastro, Calatayud, and several other important points, and are concentrating their forces.
Gen. Mendizabal, who commands our army, was at Salamanca and Ciudad Rodrigo, and has had several engagements with the French. The evacuation of the place by the French was so sudden and unexpected, that we could scarcely believe the evidence of our senses. The Defiance and the Amazon frigate made their appearance off the port, without entertaining the least idea of its being abandoned by the enemy.
October 4. The evacuation of the place by the French was so sudden and unexpected, that we could scarcely believe the evidence of our senses. The Defiance and the Amazon frigate made their appearance off the port, without entertaining the least idea of its being abandoned by the enemy.
October 18. Dispatches were received yesterday at the Foreign Office, from Flushing. We understand that the sickness of our troops is decreasing, and that the building of barracks, and other measures for the retention and protection of the Island, were in full activity.
From the most authentic intelligence from the Isle of Walcheren, it appears that the deaths are decreased, though they now amount to 250 per week. Three thousand sick have been sent home lately, which takes all the serious cases away.
SEALIN, Aug. 28. Intelligence has been received here, that Mr. Adair, the British Minister at the Sublime Porte, has intimated to the Reis Effendi several demands in the name of this Court, which occasioned an extraordinary sitting of the divan, at which the Grand Signior himself presided.
The operations of the grand Russian army seem to have been for some time
at a stand; the grand Turkish army has taken up a position between Silistria and Varna, where it continues undisturbed.
All accounts from the environs of Ismael agree in stating, that the Russians experience the most vigorous resistance in the siege of that important fortress, and have made but very little progress in the construction of their works; the Turks make numerous sorties to destroy them.
HAMBURG, Oct. 6. The ratification of the treaty between Russia and Sweden is to be exchanged at St. Petersburg within 4 weeks. The king of Sweden engages by it no longer to admit English ships of war, or merchant men, into Swedish ports, but has reserved to himself the importation of salt and colonial produce.
(Correspondentem.)
RUSSIA. To the civil Governor of Livonia and actual Counsellor of State.
"On the 5th of this month, a treaty of an eternal peace between Russia and Sweden was concluded, and signed at Fredericksham, by our minister plenipotentiary count Romanzow, and Baron Sterblingk on the part of Sweden. All the propositions by us made, with regard to the said peace, have been accepted, and the corporation of the Grand Duchy of Finland with the Russian Empire has been confirmed; the town of Torneo and the river of the same name, from the frontiers of the two States."
"Thus has terminated a war, the various events of which have covered the Russian armies with immortal glory; and the conclusion of which has added to the Russian Empire a country, inhabited by an industrious people; celebrated on account of its progress in agriculture, its markets, important fortifications, & the fortress of Sweaborg; and has secured for ever on that side the frontiers of our native land."
"While we are offering our thanks to that divine being which has vouchsafed to favour Russia, and crowned our arms with success, we hasten to acquaint you with that fortunate event, feeling perfectly satisfied that all our faithful subjects will readily join us in offering up thanks to the most high, for the happy conclusion of a much wished for peace."
"After the ratifications shall have been exchanged, the said treaty of peace will be published in a distinct manifesto. I remain your affectionate"
"ALEXANDER." St. Petersburg, Sept. 7.
PARIS, Oct. 1. The Moniteur contains an Imperial Decree, issued by his Majesty on his birth day, the 15th of August, instituting a new order, to be called the Order of the Three Golden Fleeces, and to be specially appropriated to the rewarding of officers and soldiers, whose corps belong to the grand army, and have served with it during three campaigns. The order is to consist, at most, of 100 Grand Knights, 400 Commanders, and 1000 Knights. The Emperor is Grand Master.
The emperor, nevertheless, reserves to himself the privilege of bestowing it upon those who particularly distinguish themselves, by the defence of their colours, being the first to mount a breach, or other splendid achievements. The memorable 15th of August will be the anniversary of the Order.
LONDON, October 16.
Mr. Perceval, we understand wrote a letter to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, formally announcing his appointment as first Lord of the Treasury. In this letter the new Premier condoles with her Royal Highness on the loss sustained by the administration in being deprived of the splendid talents of Mr. Canning, but takes occasion to assure her, that it was not his fault, as he had offered to agree to any arrangement that Mr. Canning might suggest by which a third person might have been placed at the head of the Treasury, & he trusted that her Royal Highness would see in this a satisfactory proof that it was not from selfish considerations that he had accepted of this situation.
difficulty. If indeed Mr. Perceval hopes to be able to fill his place with effect he is, indeed, entitled to the praise of courage; but we do believe, that his most sanguine friends expect that nothing but some great and unforeseen accident can enable him to stand his ground one week after the meeting of the Parliament. We have not heard of any accession of talent, rank, character, and fortune, since the appointment of Mr. Croker, to the office of Secretary to the admiralty, in the room of the Hon. W. Pole, & even that cannot be considered a new acquisition. In fact, the Premier is more naked and deserted than he even appears to be; for the few changes that have taken place have not introduced a new friend, & even of some of his colleagues who remain in office, they are more for show than use; as Earl Bathurst, Earl Camden, and L. Gower, only retain their seals until their successors are appointed. In fact, as we stated some time ago, the Earl of Liverpool, Lord Eldon, and Perceval, are the only members of the cabinet who are determined to stay in until they are driven out.
We have made some further extracts from the German papers, to the 7th inst. received on Saturday. The treaty of peace between Sweden and Russia, was signed on the 17th at Fredericksham, and its ratification is to be exchanged at Petersburg within four weeks. The king of Sweden has engaged by it to exclude all English vessels of every description from his ports, but has reserved to himself the importation of salt and colonial produce.
October 18.
Peace between France and Austria.
We have received Moniteurs to the 14th, and Dutch papers to the 14th inst. peace between France and Austria, was signed at Vienna on the 31st inst. This event was officially announced to the inhabitants on the 10th, by the firing of cannon, ringing of bells and other demonstrations of joy.
Corn Exchange, Oct. 19. There are several arrivals of Wheat to day, which make a tolerable supply; sales are very heavy at rather lower prices; Barely and Maiz keep their prices; beans of the two kinds this week cheaper; there are short supplies of Oats, scarce any prime samples, and sales of this article maintain last prices; and Flour at our last...fine American 58s to 62s per barrel.
Current Price of Grain this day. Wheat 78s to 102s; fine 106s to 110s; Fine Flour 90s to 95s; Seconds, 85s to 90s; Ripe Seed, 48s to 51s.
Yesterday the Lord Mayor ordered the price of Bread to be reduced an assize and a half, or 3d, in the peck loaf, to commence to-morrow. The price of quarter loaf of wheaten is then to be sold for 1s. 4 1/4d. and household at 1s 2 3/4d.
Oct. 19.
Price of Stocks...Consols 67 7-8-8...Re. duced, 68 1/8.
TURKEY. A large naval force is now preparing at Portsmouth to sail to the Black Sea, to co-operate with the Turks against the Russians.
DOMESTIC.
NEW YORK, November 24.
THE WEATHER is extremely and unusually inclement for the season. On Monday and Tuesday this week it snowed all day, and left about five inches on the ground; the air has been cold and freezing since; and this morning it commenced snowing again, and we have now nearly a foot in depth on a level.
CHARTER ELECTION. The election for Charter Officers in this city, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, closed last evening, the following is the result.
The federalists have 7 wards, the republicans 2, and 1 is divided - so that the votes in the Common Council will stand 15 to 5. We are obliged to postpone our remarks until to-morrow.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 27.
Gen. TURBEAU, the French Minister, has arrived in this city.
NORFOLK, Nov. 27. STORM!
Thursday afternoon about two o'clock it began to snow, with a light wind from N. E. and continued falling all night. At one o'clock on Friday morning, the wind rose to an unusual height, carrying with it destruction in its progress.
It appears that the effects of this storm has been felt for miles around. The Mail Stage was forced to stop at Garry's, and the Mail brought on horseback; as the number of trees which are leveled on the road, render the passage of the Stage impracticable for the present, and probably for a few days longer.
We fear that many inward bound vessels are critically situated, as a number have been daily expected.
A victim of two deeds of trust executed by Robert Campbell, one on the 16th of June, 1807, and the other on the 24th of September, 1807, for the purpose of securing to Niel McCull, certain sums of money therein mentioned, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday, the 6th of January next.
Seven other tracts of Land adjoining each other, and containing five hundred acres each, lying in the county of Kanawha, on the waters of Sandy Creek, surveyed in October, 1793. The sale will be made agreeably to the act of assembly, passed on the 31st of January last, entitled, an act concerning executions and for other purposes.
TRUSTEES. Richmond, November 28th, 1809. with
NOTICE - The subscriber being desirous of closing the executrixship of the late John Collins, most earnestly solicits all those indebted to discharge the same, as suits indiscriminately will be instituted; and all persons having claims will please exhibit them properly authenticated before the 1st of February next, as this notice will be plead at bar.
CATHARINE DABNEY, Surviving Executrix of JOHN COLLINS, dec December 1st, 1809
FOR SALE, to the highest bidder, on the 20th of December, 1809, on the premises, a PARCEL OF GROUND, on the main street, at or near Rocketts landing, and opposite to Lewis's wharf, belonging to the estate of Wilshire M. Lewis, dec. containing one hundred feet, or upwards, which will be divided into convenient lots to suit purchasers.
WALTER P. SHELTON, Executor of the said WILTSHIRE M. LEWIS. November 29th, 1809
STRAYED away on Saturday evening, between the hours of six and seven o'clock, from before the door of Mr. Simpson Morris, opposite the Eagle Tavern, a BAY MARE, 9 years old, 4 feet 10 inches high, or there about, her fore feet are shod, has a blaze on her forehead, has a very slim neck, a short switch tail, trots well, has weaned a colt about five weeks ago.
THEATRE.
The Public are respectfully informed, during the season there will be no postponement on account of Weather.
On Friday Evening, December 1st. Will be Presented, (For the second time here)
A celebrated Tragedy, in 3 acts, written by M. G. Lewis, author of the Castle Spectre, Adelmon, &c. &c. called,
ADELGITHA
OR THE Fruits of a Single Error.
To which Will be added, (For the second time here)
The new and favorite farce, of Plot & Counterplot, OR A Portrait of Cervantes.
To Morrow Evening, Saturday Dec. 2d. Will be presented, The Opera of the
MOUNTAINEERS.
To which Will be added, For the last time this Season,
The Grand Allegorical Spectacle of CINDERELLA;
OR THE The Little Glass Slipper.
Doors to be opened at five o'clock. Curtain to rise at quarter past six o'clock precisely.
TO BE RENTED the large and commodious TAVERN, and also the TAN YARD, late the property of James Fowler deceased, situated in the town of Cartersville.
THOS. H. WALTON, Adm'r. with the will annexed of JAMES FOWLER, deceased. Cartersville 29th November, 1809.
NEGROES FOR SALE. On Friday the 29th day of next month, will be sold, at Mecklenburg courthouse, to the highest bidder, 20 Likely Negroes, on 12 months credit, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, bearing interest from the date, but such interest to be remitted in case of punctual payment.
WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Nov. 25th, 1809.
THE Subscriber being anxious to discharge his debts, offers for sale, that valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat Creek, containing upwards of 900 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land.
WILLIAM MURRAY. Grove-Brook, October 12th, 1809.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. The subscriber intending to remove to one of the Southern States, in the course of fifteen or eighteen months, offers for sale the tract of land on which he now dwells.
PETER JOHNSTON. Prince Edward, November 20th, 1809.
IN order to comply with the requisitions of the decree of the honorable high court of chancery, for the Richmond district, dated the 30th June, 1809, and published in this paper from the 15th of August to the 19th September, inclusive, and an additional decree dated the 22d September, 1809, in the cases of William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Louisa Dandridge, orphans of William Dandridge, deceased, and others, Plffs.
AGAINST William Duval, administrator of William Price, deceased, Lucy Price, widow, and William D. Price, Alexander Price, John Jarvis Price, and Anne Price, infant heirs of the said William Price, deceased. Defs. And also in conformity with a further decree of the aforesaid court, dated the 22d September, 1809, in the case of Matthias Jordan, Plaintiff, AGAINST
The same defendants as above.
We or one of us will positively proceed to sell, on the premises, at public auction, on Tuesday the 12th day of December next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the said hour, the Blue House and Lot on the street of Shockoe Hill, mentioned in the first decree, which the late register William Price, purchased of John Britain, subject to the claim of Mrs. John Britain, for a supposed right of dower, which she never having relinquished any claim which she might have in the event of her living longer than her said husband.
JOHN PROSSER, WM. MONGER, Commissioners. Richmond, November 23d, 1809.

REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Bacon, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HENRIETTA PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. N. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED. FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is returned. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer September 8, 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD Stolen from me about the 19th of Nov. 1807, a negro man named Cesar the property of the late Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. He is now about 5 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river up James River in a batteau owned by one Greely, to the other side of the mountains. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
NEW MEDICINE STORE. THE Subscriber have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shelton's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES ; a few of which are enumerated, viz: Gum Aloes, Ammon, Assa Foetida, Arabie, Guaiac, Gamboge, Myrrh, Opium, Copal, Shell Lac, Terebinth, Aqua Fortis, Annatto, Arrow Root, Camphor, Cowlage, Red and Pale Bark, Cream Tartar, Chamomile Flowers, Magnesia, Jalap, Ipecac, Calomel, Tart Emet, Essence Burgamet, Lemon, Spruce, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Cassia, &c. &c. &c. ALSO a general assortment of PAINTS & DYING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practitioners and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call. VAIL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD Richmond, March 19th, 1809.
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler, and after wards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester in his tobacco stemmery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again. James Henderson. 20th June, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a person whose name is not mentioned therein, to require such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or Certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual actually signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised, that a copy hereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Winchester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Extract from the Journal, (with) DANIEL L. HYLTON, C. C.
For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA.
FOR SALE. —A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT , which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. HUGHES, coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen.
BLACKSMITH FOR SALE. FOR sale, a most valuable Blacksmith about 39 years of age. He is a stout well disposed negro; and probably inferior to no smith in the State. Enquire of the printer. September, 11th 1809. (Sm)
THE Subscriber wishes to employ TWO good Workmen in the Wheelwright business, to whom good wages will be given: the two men may be at liberty to work by the piece.—Also two Apprentices are wanted to the Wheelwright business. A. Quarrier. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809. [H]
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly for leave to dispense with the Lock required to be built at my Mill Dam until some efficient measures shall be adopted for improving the navigation of Banister River. Oct. 13th, 1809. JOHN WIMBISH.
THE subscriber having taken the whole of the large Brick Building belonging to the estate of the late Mr. William Price, on the street leading from the Capitol, will be prepared to accommodate from fifteen to twenty of the Members of the next assembly. JUDITH NELSON. Richmond, 22d October, 1809. [H]
NOTICE —The subscriber having administered upon the Estate of the late M. JOHN HUGHES , senr. of Cumberland, and now Powhatan county, it is earnestly requested if there be any demands against that Estate, that they may be brought forward on or before the first day of January next, properly authenticated, and receive payment, as I intend to make a division of the residue of that Estate immediately after the said first day of January next, after which this advertisement will be paid in bar against any claim whatsoever. JOHN CUNLIFFE, Adm y . Coalpits, Chesterfield county, 16th Oct. 1809. (H.)
CASH will be given for a good male house servant and female cook. JOSEPH TRENT. Oct. 27th, 1809. [H]
NEW STORE. THE SUBSCRIBER, is now opening, opposite the Globe Tavern, a General Assortment of Piece and Fancy GOODS ; AMONGST WHICH ARE, Superfine and Com. White and colour. mon Broad Cloths and Habit do. Do. do. Cassimere, Cambic Musins, Do. do. Coatings, Plain and Seeded Flannels, Mull. do. Fancy Vesting, Spider Nett and Red & Black Bom. Fancy Crapes do. bonnets, Knotted and Sprig'd Worsted, Cotton & Leno, do. Silk Hosiery, Diagonal and Veil. Ginghams, do. do. Cotton Shirting, Elegant Worked Irish Linen and Dresses. Dowls, Ditto Silk Shawls & Fine and common Handkerchiefs, Primed Calicoes, Black Plain and Plain Velvets, Coloured Lustings, Cords, Silk and Fancy Umbrellas, Cy. Cy. Velvets, Threads, White Satin and Sewing Silks, Grape, &c. &c. &c. Extra long white and coloured Kid Gloves, JOHN WOOD. Richmond, Nov. 16, 1809. [H]
AT a meeting of the directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company on Wednesday evening, the 15th of November, 1809. Resolved, That all shares of delinquent holders of shares in the said company be sold at the Washington Tavern in the city of Richmond on the 19th day of next month at 12 o'clock. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share be paid by the share-holders in the company to the treasurer, on or before the first day of December next. A Copy. M. SHEPPARD, Clk.
FOR SALE. 150 Boxes English Crown Glass 12 14 10 12 8 10. 50 Boxes Baltimore do. 10 12 8-10 300 Kgs English White Lead 100 do. Spanish Brown, 100 lb. Putty. 1509 lb. Seine twine An extensive assortment of American and Swedish Iron, amongst which are 12 ton suits for Hoes and Axes 2 ton American and German-Steel. 12 Bales Cotton of a Superior quality, with our usual assortment of Groceries RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Nov. 20, 1809. 2m.
THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA will meet in the Mason's Hall, in the city of Richmond, at 6 o'clock in the evening of the second Monday in December next, being the 11th day of the month. November 19th, 1809. [H]
FOR SALE. 30 bbls bro. Sugar 50 boxes fresh raisins 100 bbls do. do. 50 boxes soap 20 bbls loaf do. 10 casks sherry wine 12000 lbs green Coffee 10 do. malaga do. 2000 yds. twilled sack 30 bag pepper 10 t n hoop Iron 25 bags rice ginger 60 bbs sewing Silk 100 reams writing pa. 6 bbls Rye Whisky per 10 gross Eagle playing 15 boxes chocolate cards Bistered steel, sho. 8 boxes refined salt pe. shoes, gauging row, tre winter strained oil, 15 bbls Tanners oil &c. &c. Appy to HOVEY & SIZER. Richmond, Nov. 20, 1809. 3w
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. THE annual meeting of Stockholders will be held at Brook's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next. Such members as cannot attend in person will, it is expected, appoint their proxies. The undersigned requires to be furnished, so soon as possible, with the necessary evidence of shares sold and purchased, since the last meeting; in order that transfers may be made on the Company's books, and shares duly repaid. JAMES BRANDEA, Clk. Manchester, Nov. 3d 1809.
FOR SALE, a TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Cumberland, within a mile of Farmville, containing four hundred acres, not quite half of which is cleared. The remainder is for the most part prime tobacco land, uncommonly well timbered and watered. The cleared land is generally in excellent heart. There are on the tract a commodious framed granary shedded all around and two tobacco houses.—The situation is esteemed uncommonly healthy. If not previously sold, it will be offered at public sale, on Friday the first day of December next, in the town of Farmville—where also, the subscriber has for sale an excellent well built small dwelling house with a commodious store house and lumber house adjoining, with good cellars, &c. Mr. EDWARD RADFORD, who lives adjoining the land, will show it to any one disposed to purchase. JOHN RANDOLPH. November 1st, 1809. 6w
SURRY COURT HOUSE FOR SALE. BY CONSENT of parties and under a deed of trust executed to me by Richard Mason and Wife, for the benefit of John H. Cooke, will certainly be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 5th day of December ensuing, upon the premises, the following very valuable property. The large and elegant Tavern, containing sixteen rooms Kitchen, Smoke House, and Dairy suited to such an establishment; Granary, Carriage House, and Stables for six y Horses; two hundred acres of Land, more or less; two small Orchards, a large Ice House with a pond contiguous, abounding in Fish, and an elegant Race Course, together with the following Tenements. A dwelling House containing five Rooms, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, Stable & Granary attached, with ten acres of Land occupied by Mr. Reuben Butler. A convenient Store House and Counting Room & Lumber House, occupied by Messrs. Cole & Henderson. A commodious Dwelling House containing four Rooms, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, Granary and Stable, with two acres of Land attached, occupied by Mr. Savage. The three last Tenements are under a lease for a term of years. An handsome Dwelling House containing three Rooms, calculated for a Store, Kitchen & Smoke House, with one and a half acres of Land attached thereto. A small Dwelling House occupied by Mr. Mahone, together with a Kitchen and Blacksmith's Shop. And a convenient House at present occupied as a Post Office. The terms of sale will be Four Thousand dollars with interest on two Thousand Dollars for two years to be paid down, and twelve months credit from the time of giving possession will be allowed for the balance of the purchase money; the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. At the time of Sale a Deed will be made to the purchaser, giving a Deed of Trust upon the property to secure the payment. Possession will be given on the first day of January. To any person disposed to engage in the business of a publican the above property will be truly desirable, and as a stand for mercantile business few if any are superior in the lower country. CHARLES H. GRAVES, Trustee. Surry County, 4th Nov. 1809. (tds)
FOR SALE, between 4 and 500 acres of GLOUCESTER LOW GROUNDS. That valuable plantation called SHIP YARD belonging to the estate of the late Benjamin Dabney, situated on Ware River. It is well timbered and convenient for fish and oysters. Terms may be made known by application to T. G. SMITH, Ex'r. and SARAH DABNEY, Ex'x. November 4, 1809. 2m.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, in a country House in Richmond or Manchester, a young man who was bred to the mercantile business—is a good clerk, and can shew satisfactory recommendations. It will suit him to commence any time before the 15th Jn. next. A line addressed to L. E. C. and lodged in the Lynchburg post office, will be attended to November 10th, 1809. 4p
FOR RENT, —The House & Lot at present occupied by Mr. George Watt, situated on the east side of Shockoe creek. For particulars apply to Mr. Watt or to JOSEPH GALLEGO.
BOARDING FOR DELEGATES. WILLIAM RALEIGH, has taken the house belonging to David Bullock, Esq. west from the Capitol, and lately occupied by William Wirt, Esq. He can accommodate from 15 to 20, and shall make preparations for that purpose. He begs leave to inform his friends as well as those who may confide in him, that he will devote himself with the greatest attention to give satisfaction to them, as well as to obtain the approbation of his own mind. ROBT. MITCHELL. City of Richmond, Sept. 7th, 1809. wif
NOTICE. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, will be held on adjournment, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on the second Monday in December next, being the seventh day of December. SAMUEL GREENHOW, P. Agent M. A. S. Richmond, 10th Nov. 1809. As much inconvenience and unnecessary expense results from the present mode of collecting the contributions of the members, which annually diverts a considerable part of those contributions from the uses for which they were intended—burdens individuals with heavy costs and greatly delays the collections, to the injury of the credit of the society, the general meeting at their last annual session, applied to the Legislature to authorise a more certain, expedious, and less expensive mode of collection—their application was rejected, under an impression that the members of the society might not approve of this act of their proxies. Having been informed that a similar proposition will be submitted to the consideration of the next general meeting, and believing some amendment in that respect necessary to the prosperity of the institution, I have thought it proper to give this public notice thereof. S. GREENHOW, P. A. Other printers in this state, are requested to insert the above in their papers till the eleventh December next. S. G.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed by John Dennis to the subscriber, bearing date the 25th day of July, 1807, of record in the county court of Richmond, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Ezekiel Levy; will be sold, at Farnham Church, on the 6th day of December next, to the highest bidder, under the provisions of the act of assembly passed last session, entitled "an act concerning executions and other purposes;" the following property conveyed by the said deed, to wit—Schoolner Henry, of Tappahannock, with all her apparel, and sundry negroes, whose names are Sarah, Sam, George, Hannah, and Joe; three horses, ten head of cattle, and five feather beds and furniture, or so much of the said property as will raise the sum required. Provided the day of sale above mentioned should be bad weather, the sale will take place the first fair day after. B. MCCARTY, Trustee. Richmond County, 11th Nov. 1809. 3w
BY VIRTUE of the last will and testament of Edwin Morley, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Tuesday the 7th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a TRACT OF LAND, called Boath's, situated in Gloucester county on Portoback creek and within one mile of York river, containing between six and seven hundred acres. Also, on Tuesday the 12th of Dec. if fair if not, the next fair day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, a TRACT OF LAND situated in the lower end of Spotsylvania county, near Thaxton's Springs, containing 200 acres. A credit of one year will be given for one half the purchase money [in each case] and two years for the last payment—bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers and to be divided to suit the payment of legacies devised in the will of said deceased. The above tracts of land were to have been sold, one on the 15th, and the other on the 23d of Nov. agreeable to an advertisement lately inserted in the Enquirer, but in consequence of its not being stated where the sales were to take place, it is postponed as above. ELIZABETH MORLEY, Adm y . King & Queen County, 18th Nov. 1809.
WILL BE SOLD, at Buckingham courthouse, for ready money, on the 8th day of January next (it being court day) by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Charles Talley to Henry Rawlins and David Bell, as trustees, for the purpose of securing a debt therein mentioned due to the executor of John Adcock, dec. a TRACT OF LAND, containing 140 acres, lying and being in the said county, between the two Buffalo creeks, branches of Willis's river, and in the neighborhood of Cairo. HENRY RAWLINS, Surviving Trustee. Nov 9th, 1809. 4w
WILL BE SOLD, —To the highest bidder, at Haley Cole's tavern, in the county of Chesterfield, on the 9th of December next, one fourth part of a valuable Coal Mine, on Falling creek, in said county, containing 34 1-2 acres, more or less, and commonly known by the name of "Union Pitts." The pits have only been worked to an extent to ascertain that the mines are of sufficient thickness to be rated among the best seams or beds of coal now known.—Also will be sold at the same time and place, one twentieth part of the pits commonly called Ellison and Woolridge's pits, containing 103 acres, more or less, and immediately joining the other. An indisputable title will be made to purchasers, and the terms made on the day of sales JAMES CHEATHAM, tds Nov. 22, 1809.
THE co-partnership of Caleb H. Turner and Asa Hopkins, clock-makers, was dissolved by mutual consent on the first day of instant, November.—The business will be carried on in future by Caleb H. Turner, who alone is authorised to settle all contracts made with the above firm. CALEB H. TURNER. ISA HOPKINS. Prince Edward, 1st Nov. 1809. w2p N. B. Cabinet Work of all kinds made to order. C. H. TURNER.
NOTICE. —Once more, it is hereby requested that those who are indebted to the trustees of the Richmond Academy, do make payment to the subscriber, as the work is now begun, and it is expected that there will be laid from one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand bricks in the walls of the Academy this fall. He has undertaken the collection by agreement with John Brockenbrough and William W. Hening, the other members of the committee, appointed by a board of trustees; Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the collector may have as little trouble as possible in the collection, in order to have money in hand, to carry on so laudable an undertaking. ROBT. MITCHELL. City of Richmond, Sept. 7th, 1809. wif
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for selling the lands of Samuel Dixon, deceased, lying in the county of Fauquier. The object of the said intended sale is to make a more beneficial division of the subject among the subscribers. Mary Richard, Henry St. John Dixon, George Dixon, Roxanna Dixon and George Dixon, Jr. (who are the only heirs at law of the said Samuel Dixon) than it is believed can otherwise be effected, as the said Samuel Dixon died intestate, and some of the said subscribers are infants, and the said lands not susceptible of an advantageous division. Mary Richard. Henry St. John Dixon. George Dixon. George Dixon, Junr. By their nearest friend, Rosanna Dixon, John Richard October 6th, 1809. wif
NOTICE. —I intend to petition the Legislature at their next session for leave to convert one of my mills on Bear Garden Creek, near New Canton, into a manufacturing mill, which shall be exempt from the necessity of grinding corn, while the other it kept for that purpose. RANDOLPH HARRISON. October 3d, 1809. wif
WILLIAM WARDLAW, informs his friends that he is receiving by the PROGRESS from Liverpool, a large supply of VIALS, WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, —also by the POWATAN from LONDON, a general assortment of MEDICINE, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, AQUA FORTIS, &c. Richmond Nov. 1. (2w.)
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the eighteenth day of September, 1809. Hugh Mercer, Plf. Betsy Green, against Deft. THE defendant not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 15th day of October, 1809. Thomas Foster and Susanna his wife, which said Susanna is the daughter of John Mitchell, deceased, Plf. Robert Scott, administrator of John Mitchell, the said Robert Scott, administrator of Susanna Mitchell, and the same Robert Scott and Janet his wife, Thomas Holloway, administrator of John Mitchell, junior, deceased, and Walter Logan and his wife, against Defts. THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country, on motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
In Powhatan county court, October the 18th, 1809. William Jenkins, assignee of Allen Bowles, Plf. Samuel Owen, and Joseph Mayo, executor of David Owen, dec. Defts. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Owen is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth—Therefore it is ordered, on motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, that the said defendant Samuel Owen do appear here on or before the first day of February next, and answer the plaintiff's bill—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, JAMES POINDEXTER, Clk.
A TUTOR well qualified to teach the English language grammatically, Arithmetic, Geography, with the use of the Globes, some of the most simple branches of the Mathematics, & who writes a good hand. Such an one coming well recommended as well for these qualifications as for correct deportment, will meet with liberal encouragement from the subscriber, who may be seen in Richmond from the 20th to the 28th inst. RANDOLPH HARRISON. Cumberland, Nov. 4th, 1809. wif
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next Legislature for the passage of an act, authorising the sale of the lands of which Robert Macky died seized, in order to provide for the better support of his widow and children. October 24. wima
WANTS EMPLOYMENT, in a retail store or merchant's counting house, a YOUNG MAN from the country, who will produce satisfactory recommendations. He has some knowledge of business, has been engaged in a retail store, about two years; naturally possessing a sprightly intelligent mind, added to the benefits which consequently results from a good education, there exists no doubt but he is now susceptible of the most rapid improvement. He will make an engagement for one or two years for a small consideration, provided he can obtain an eligible situation. A line addressed to P. W. G. and left at this office, will meet with prompt attention. N. B. He understands Book keeping.
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.

VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
FRIDAY, December 1st, 1809.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER EXTRA OF NOV. 29.
The President of the United States this day communicated, by Mr. Graham, the following Message to Congress :
Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives :
AT the period of our last meeting, I had the satisfaction of communicating an adjustment with one of the principal belligerent nations, highly important in itself, and still more so as presaging a more extended accommodation. It is with deep concern, I am now to inform you, that the favorable prospect has been overclouded, by a refusal of the British government to abide by the act of its Minister Plenipotentiary, and by its ensuing policy towards the United States, as seen through the communications of the minister sent to replace him.
Whatever pleas may be urged for a disavowal of engagements formed by diplomatic functionaries, in cases where by the terms of the engagements a mutual ratification is reserved; or where notice at the time may have been given of a departure from instructions; or in extraordinary cases, essentially violating the principles of equity; a disavowal could not have been apprehended in a case, where no such notice or violation existed; where no such ratification was reserved; and more especially, where, as is now in proof, an engagement, to be executed without any such ratification, was contemplated by the instructions given, and where it had, with good faith, been carried into immediate execution, on the part of the United States.
These considerations not having restrained the British government from disavowing the arrangement, by virtue of which its Orders in Council were to be revoked, and the event authorising the renewal of commercial intercourse, having thus not taken place; it necessarily became a question of equal urgency and importance, whether the act prohibiting that intercourse was not to be considered as remaining in legal force. This question being, after due deliberation, determined in the affirmative, a proclamation to that effect was issued. It could not but happen, however, that a return to this state of things, from that which had followed an execution of the arrangement by the United States, would involve difficulties. With a view to diminish these as much as possible, the instructions from the Secretary of the Treasury, now laid before you, were transmitted to the Collectors of the several ports. If in permitting British vessels to depart, without giving bonds not to proceed to their own ports, it should ap-
pear that the tenor of legal authority has not been strictly pursued, it is to be ascribed to the anxious desire which was felt, that no individuals should be injured by so unforeseen an occurrence: And I rely on the regard of Congress for the equitable interest of our own citizens, to adopt whatever further provisions may be found requisite, for a general remission of penalties involuntarily incurred.
The recall of the disavowed Minister having been followed by the appointment of a successor, hopes were indulged that the new mission would contribute to alleviate the disappointment which had been produced, & to remove the causes which had so long embarrassed the good understanding of the two nations. It could not be doubted, that it would at least be charged with conciliatory explanations of the step which had been taken, and with proposals to be substituted for the rejected arrangement. Reasonable and universal as this expectation was, it also has not been fulfilled. From the first official disclosures of the new Minister, it was found that he had received no authority to enter into explanations relative to either branch of the arrangement disavowed; nor any authority to substitute proposals, as to that branch, which concerned the British Orders in Council: And finally, that his proposals with respect to the other branch, the attack on the frigate Chesapeake, were founded on a presumption, repeatedly declared to be inadmissible by the United States, that the first step towards adjustment was due from them; the proposals at the same time, omitting even a reference to the officer answerable for the murderous aggression, and asserting a claim not less contrary to the British laws, and British practice, than to the principles and obligations of the United States.
The correspondence between the Department of State and this Minister will show, how essentially the features presented in its commencement have been varied in its progress. It will show also, that forgetting the respect due to all governments, he did not refrain from imputations on this, which required that no further communications should be received from him. The necessity of this step will be made known to his Britannic Majesty through the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in London. And it would indicate a want of confidence due to a government which so well understands and exacts what becomes foreign Ministers near it, not to infer that the misconduct of its own Representative will be viewed in the same light, in which it has been regarded here. The British government will learn, at the same time, that a ready attention will be given to communications, through any channel
which may be substituted. It will be happy, if the change in this respect should be accompanied by a favorable revision of the unfriendly policy, which has been so long pursued towards the United States.
With France, the other belligerent, whose trespasses on our commercial rights have long been the subject of our just remonstrances, the posture of our relations does not correspond with the measures, taken on the part of the United States, to effect a favorable change. The result of the several communications made to her government, in pursuance of the authorities vested by Congress in the Executive, is contained in the correspondence of our Minister at Paris, now laid before you.
By some of the other belligerents, altho' professing just and amicable dispositions injuries materially affecting our commerce have not been duly controled or repressed. In these cases, the interpositions deemed proper on our part have not been omitted. But it well deserves the consideration of the Legislature how far both the safety and the honor of the American flag may be consulted, by adequate provisions against that collusive prostitution of it, by individuals, unworthy of the American name, which has so much favored the real or pretended suspicions, under which the honest commerce of their fellow citizens has suffered.
In relation to the powers of the coast of Barbary, nothing has occurred which is not of a nature rather to inspire confidence than distrust, as to the continuance of the existing amity. With our Indian neighbors, the just and benevolent system, continued toward them, has also preserved peace, and is more and more advancing habits favorable to their civilization and happiness.
From a statement which will be made by the Secretary of War, it will be seen that the fortifications on our maritime frontier are in many of the ports completed; affording the defence which was contemplated, and that a further time will be required to render complete the works in the harbor of New York, and in some other places. By the enlargement of the works, and the employment of a greater number of hands at the public armories, the supply of small arms, of an improving quality, appears to be annually increasing, at a rate, that with those made on private contract, may be expected to go far towards providing for the public exigency.
The act of Congress providing for the equipment of our vessels of war having been fully carried into execution, I refer to the statement of the Secretary of the Navy for the information which may be proper on that subject. To that statement is added a view of the transfers of appropriations, authorised by the act of the session preceding the last, and of the grounds on which the transfers were made.
Whatever may be the course of your deliberations on the subject of our military establishments, I should fail in my duty in not recommending to your serious attention the importance of giving to our Militia, the great bulwark of our security,
& resource of our power, in an organization the best adapted to eventual situations for which the United States ought to be prepared.
The sums which had been previously accumulated in the Treasury, together with the receipts during the year ending on the 30th of September last (and amounting to more than nine millions of dollars) have enabled us to fulfil all our engagements, and to defray the current expenses of government without recurring to any loan. But the insecurity of our commerce, and the consequent diminution of the public revenue, will probably produce a deficiency in the receipts of the ensuing year, for which, and for other details, I refer to the statements which will be transmitted from the Treasury.
In the state which has been presented of our affairs with the great parties to a disastrous and protracted war, carried on in a mode equally injurious and unjust to the United States as a neutral nation, the wisdom of the National Legislature will be again summoned to the important decision of the alternatives before them. That these will be met in a spirit, worthy the councils of a nation, conscious both of its rectitude and of its rights, and careful as well of its honor as of its peace, I have an entire confidence. And that the result will be stamped by a unanimity becoming the occasion, and be supported by every portion of our citizens, with a patriotism enlightened and invigorated by experience, ought as little to be doubted.
In the midst of the wrongs and vexations experienced from external causes, there is much room for congratulation on the prosperity and happiness flowing from our situation at home. The blessing of health has never been more universal. The fruits of the seasons, though in particular articles and districts short of their usual redundancy, are more than sufficient for our wants and our comforts. The face of our country every where presents the evidence of laudable enterprise, of extensive capital, and of durable improvement. In a cultivation of the materials, and the extension of useful manufactures, more especially, in the general application to household fabrics, we hold a rapid diminution of our dependence on foreign supplies. Nor is it worthy of reflection, that this revolution in our pursuits and habits is in no slight degree a consequence of those impolitic and arbitrary Edicts, by which the contending nations, in endeavoring each of them to obstruct our trade with the other, have so far abridged our means of procuring the productions and manufactures, of which our own are now taking the place.
Recollecting always, that for every advantage which may contribute to distinguish our lot, from that to which others are doomed by the unhappy spirit of the times, we are indebted to that Divine Providence whose goodness has been so remarkably extended to this rising nation, it becomes us to cherish a devout gratitude, and to implore from the same omnipotent source a blessing on the consultations and measures about to be undertaken for the welfare of our beloved country.
JAMES MADISON.