Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-05-12 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1653.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive that on the evening of the 15th of last month, a wilful and atrocious murder was committed on the body of James Garner, late of the county of Isle of Wight, by a certain Joseph Garner, (his brother) also of the said county of Isle of Wight, who hath fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and conduct the said Joseph Garner before some justice of the peace for the county of Isle of Wight aforesaid, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Isle of Wight aforesaid, the said Joseph Garner, that such proceedings may be had against him, as are prescribed by law.
Given under my hand with the seal of the L. S. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this first day of May, 1809.
Signed, JOHN TYLER.
N. B. The said Joseph Garner is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, raw boned, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, a fierce look, and rather gruff when spoken to; high cheek bones and dark hair; one of his feet has lost a toe, but which of them is not recollected: He is an active man and about 30 years of age. Bold and high in his manner of walking.
The famous high blooded Horse,
Admiral Nelson,
A BEAUTIFUL dark bay, 16 hands high, full of strength, health & vigor, and inferior to no horse either for speed or bottom, of fine bone and muscle. This horse was purchased by me when in London of Lord Grosvenor, he was then in training; will stand the ensuing season at Sandy Point, Charles City country. The scarcity of money induces the subscriber to let him cover mares this season at 10 dollars the single leap, 20 dollars the season, thirty dollars to insure a mare in foal, the insurance money to be paid, by the gentleman who insured if changed the season money may be discharged by the payment of fifteen dollars by the tenth of August, at which time the season will expire, with half a dollar to the groom for each mare. Large and extensive pasture of the best white clover gratis; the greatest care and attention paid the mares, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. This horse has not run many races, but his performance will sufficiently justify the opinion of Lord Grosvenor & his Son, who certify that they consider him the best three year old horse in England, and challenging any 4 year old, which was not accepted.
In October 1798, at New Market, he won a sweepstakes of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers, at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 5lb. fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Scandish's ch. c. Split Pigeon—5 to 4 against Admiral Nelson, 7 to 4 against Sir Harry, 6 to 1 against Split Pigeon, and 10 to 1 against Young Javelin.
In 1799 he won a sweepstakes of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each, beating Lord Egremont's b. c. by Preceptor, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Goding's Boaster...3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800 he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of 50 pounds, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses...See Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE. ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull, and foaled in 1795; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her dam Cypher by Squire out of Fribble's dam, by Regulus...See Supplement to the Stud Book, page 15.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. N. B. Notes for the twenty dollar must be sent with the mares.
FOR RENT, The Two following TRACTS OF LAND, lying on James river, in the County of Powhatan.
THAT LARGE ESTATE called BELL MEAD, at present occupied by Mr. James Tucker.
The Plantation immediately below it, now in the occupancy of Mr. David Mead.
Also, The Tract of Land, called the Old Courthouse Tract, in the county of Powhatan, lying on Deep Creek, and now occupied by Mr. William Wilburn.
These Lands, will, without reserve, be rented to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Courthouse, on the 19th of July next, (being the first day of the court) unless before privately rented.—Apply to
JAMES CARTER, Goochland, NEIL MCCOULL, or JOHN ST. JOHN, Richmond. April 30th, 1809. wtdr
Fita & Casa Executions, For sale at this office.
STATUTES AT LARGE.
PROPOSALS BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A COLLECTION OF ALL THE ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA, Which have passed since the first session of the Legislature, in the year 1619.
BY WILLIAM WALLER HENING, TO THE PUBLIC.
THE importance of the proposed collection of our laws must be obvious to all, whether these precious documents be regarded as "monuments of our history or our property." Impressed with this conviction, a gentleman who has long held a distinguished rank in the republic of letters, and who has twice been called to fill the most exalted station in the gift of a free people, very early engaged in the laudable pursuit of collecting and preserving all such of our laws as were then believed not to have been already lost, under the hope that at some future day they might be published. This collection has been very obligingly offered to the Editor, whose own exertions, aided by literary characters throughout the state, have greatly contributed to the stock of materials—When it is understood that property to a very large amount depends, in many instances, on a statute which exists only in manuscript, and of which there is but a single copy; that accidents by fire or otherwise may possibly occur; that the utmost care will not preserve those manuscripts from natural decay; and that the ravages of an enemy may, in a few hours, destroy the labors of many years, the utility of this edition, and the necessity of multiplying and distributing copies as the only means of preserving will at once be acknowledged. In collecting materials for the present work the Editor has encountered much trouble, and has incurred considerable expense.
TERMS OF PUBLICATION.
 I. The work will be comprised in about five volumes large octavo, of 600 pages each; the price of one volume at five dollars, always to be paid for in advance: the first volume to be paid for at the time of subscribing.  II. One volume printed on good paper and type, shall be published annually, and delivered well bound and lettered.  *** The first vol. is now in the press and will be published about the first of August next. 
* Mr. Jefferson, late President of the United States.
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices, a whole sale and retail.
   CUT NAILS. CUT BRADS. SPRIGS. WROUGHT NAILS.   Wholesale prices Retail prices. Wholesale prices Retail prices. Wholesale prices Retail prices. Wholesale prices Retail prices.     3d 13 1-2 cents. 14 1-2 cents per lb 3d 10 1-2 11 1-2 15 per lb.   4 13 14 4 10 1-2 11 1-2 13 1-2   6 12 13 6 10 1-2 11 1-2 14   8 11 12 8 10 1-2 11 1-2 13 1-2   10 10 1-2 11 1-2 10 10 1-2 11 1-2 13   12 10 1-2 11 1-2 12 10 1-2 11 1-2 13   20 10 1-2 11 1-2 20 10 1-2 11 1-2 13   30 10 1-2 11 1-2 13  
Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces, Stretchers, and Ox Chains;—Bridles, Collars, Halters, Braces, Surcingles, Back Bands, Belly Bands, Breaching, Fire Buckets, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes
   Fair tops, back straps, $ 9   Ditto plain 8   Swallows, 7   Half Boots, 5   Mens calf skin shoes lined & bound 10s 6d 12s   Do. side leather, 7s 6d a 9s   Negro shoes (strong russet) 7s 6d a 8s   Womens leather shoes, thick soles, 7s 6d   Do. do. thin, do. 6s 9d   Do. Morocco do. 6s 9d   Do. do. ties, 7s 6d   Girls leather shoes, 4s 6d 6s   Boys do. 4s 6d 7s 6d    Any of the above articles made to orders at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR. Richmond March 22, 1809.
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land,
LYING in the upper end of Nottoway county, on the waters of Sailor Creek, containing by survey 112 acres, with improvements sufficient for a small family. This land is well watered and lies well. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Henrico county. John Woodfin. May 2d, 1809.
NOTICE.
I HEREBY forewarn all persons from crediting my wife Ann Clapton Lightfoot, on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting—she having left my bed and board without any provocation. I also forewarn all persons from harboring her, as I shall prosecute such to the utmost rigor of the law. Wm. Lightfoot. Charles City, May 6, 1809.
Richmond Turnpike Company.
THE subscribers are hereby notified, that their annual general meeting will be held at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the first Monday in next month, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, that being the day appointed by the Charter for such general meeting. N. Sheppard, Clk. May 6, 1809.
To the Public.
AS there is a report in circulation that I am about to quit Richmond, I beg leave to inform the citizens that it is without foundation; my intention is to remain here and TEACH MUSIC as usual; having met with the approbation of all in whose families I have taught, I tender them my thanks for their good opinion on my abilities. JOHN J. ABERCROMBY, at Mr. J. P. Shields's near the Bank. May 8 1809.
Dr. JOHN HAYES,
OFFERS his professional services to the inhabitants of Richmond and its vicinity. May 9th, 1809.
Upper Appomattox Company.
AN election of Trustees will be held at Painville, Amelia, on Saturday the 10th day of June next. The shareholders are requested to be punctual in their attendance, either in person or by proxy. Jos. Eggleston, R. N. Venable, Edward Mumford, Edmund Harrison, John Wily. Superintendents. May 5th, 1809.
Jacob Fackler,
HAS removed from Richmond to Staunton, where he intends permanently to reside. He has placed in the hands of Mr. Stevenson, his a torey, a list of debts due him, from persons residing in Richmond and the adjacent counties with positive instructions, to bring suits indiscriminately against all those, who may be in arrear after the first day of June next. Payments made to Mr. S. will in all cases be good. Richmond, May 5. 1809.
A SYSTEM OF Military Tactics,
CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF Discipline & Movements, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORT ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHEWING UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED MOVEMENTS By DANIEL FISHER.
Just received from Philadelphia, and for Sale at this Office, a few copies of the celebrated Pamphlet, entitled,
A VIEW OF THE Rights and Wrongs,
Power and Policy OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Saul, Saul, why persecurtest thou me? BY CHARLES JARED INGERSOLL.
CHARLESTON (S. C.) May 3.
The following letter is from an American gentleman in England, to his friend in this state, dated 25th February, 1809.
"Owing to the few conveyances which have offered for the U. States, during the last year, I have not had the pleasure of writing to you as often as I intended. The embargo being laid on in your ports shortly after my arrival here, a stop was put by it to the plan of business I came here upon, and I was left at leisure, to wait for such a change in affairs as would promise to be more favorable to my views. For some months, during the last year, I scarcely dared to flatter myself that this wished for period would take place in any reasonable time; as I could not bring myself to believe, from the appearance of things, that any circumstances could happen which would change the very haughty tone the administration of this country had assumed towards America. The unexpected rising, which took place in June last, in Spain, in opposition to the doings there of Napoleon, seemed to have intimated them—one might have supposed, from the delirium which pervaded the nation, that the French had been entirely driven out of that country; that they would never be able to return to it; and that this country was to possess Spain and all its possessions, as effectually as if they were colonies to it. Hosts of Commissioners and Envoys arrived from that country, they were feasted and treated as no men had hardly ever been before, and at one of the public dinners, given to them, our Country and its President were hissed, when an attempt was made to give them as a toast. We were told in the papers of the day, that Great Britain could do without us; that the embargo injured none but ourselves; that they had a vent for all their manufactures, of much greater consequence than the United States; in short, we were completely put in the back ground. Things continued in this way throughout the summer; the evanescent success of the British arms in Portugal, added to the delusion. Timothy Pickering's letter had arrived, it was printed in all the papers, and large quantities of pamphlets, containing it, were dispersed in every part of the three kingdoms. Accounts were daily published here, taken from papers inimical to the administration of the United States, of dissensions in the Eastern States; of threats being made to dissolve the Union; and positive assurances were received, that the presidential election would terminate in favor of the federalists, and that Mr. Jefferson and the republican party would be set adrift; indeed some were so grossly deceived by the distorted accounts given in these papers, of the situation of our affairs, as to believe that our country was in a fair way of returning to the allegiance she had formerly thrown off. These things rendered their boasting intolerable; I never passed my time more disagreeable than when my business called me to mix with their politicians. But early in November things began to wear another face. The speech of the Emperor of France to his legislature was received; in this he announced his determination of carrying his arms into Spain and Portugal; and as he is known to be a man who is generally very punctual in performing those kind of promises, some considerable men here began to be apprehensive for the safety of the British army in Spain. It was also foreseen, that, owing to a partial failure of the crop, there would be a scarcity of bread, & that as the ports of the Continent were shut, and an embargo existed in the United States, no great relief could be looked for from those quarters; besides every article wanted for the navy, and many in their manufactures, were rising to most enormous prices, and some of the first necessity were not to be had at any price. About this time also, accounts were received from your side of the water, which stated that the chance of the federalists obtaining possession of the government was more than doubtful. "In this situation of things, the Ministry seemed unwilling to meet Parliament; its meeting was prorogued from time to time, probably in hopes that something favorable might turn up; but these hopes have been disappointed, and that most wofully; for, you will have seen by the public papers, that a total overthrow of the army sent to assist the Spaniards, has been the fatal result of that more than Quixotic expedition; that the immense armies which were stated to have been raised by the Spaniards themselves, have been swept away, and that that country has submitted to the arms of the Emperor. Positive accounts were also received, that Mr. Madison had been elevated to the Presidency, by an overwhelming majority. This was an event so different from what the Ministry and its followers had been led to expect by their agents in America, that many of them became outrageous & Timothy Pickering's letter, and the papers opposed to your administration, and their editors were loaded with execrations for having raised hopes which were all blasted. It was said that these deceptions originated either in ignorance of the state of the country, or from design; and that in either case, they were hereafter unworthy of any credit being given to them. As the meeting of Parliament could not be put off beyond January, the Ministry had to meet it then, in this forlorn situation; and, as if their troubles were not great enough, an unexpected affair appeared to add to their embarrassments. The Duke of York, who had slighted a kept mistress of his, was held up to the nation by her, as having, in the most scandalous manner, been concerned with her in a traffic of selling places in the army, and applying the money, thus shamefully obtained, to their private pleasures. These things all happening together, have worked a change here in the mind of the nation, that can only be conceived by those who are witnesses of it. We hear no more ill-natured things lavished on our country, on the contrary, many able men in both Houses of Parliament have spoken in the severest terms of reproach against the Ministry, for not accepting the offers made by the President in August last, for the settling the disputes between the two nations; and the Ministry appointed have been so confounded by these powerful attacks, and their other misfortunes, that it is now confidently asserted, that a messenger has been sent to America, to direct the Minister there to settle the existing differences as soon as possible, and on the terms that have, heretofore, been scouted at by this Ministry. If this is so, I expect to hear of a good understanding being soon established; for, as the claims of our government on this, were founded in justice, they will, while they continue firm, in asking nothing more than they did when Mr. Canning was dealing out to our Minister here, these sarcastic remarks which appear in his letters just published, and which certainly reflect no credit on him, nor on his country. Presuming that the information I have received is authentic, the probability is, that the embargo will be raised, and that a change favorable to our commerce with this country will soon take place. You will naturally wish to know what my opinion is respecting that commerce. I will, therefore, merely say that all kinds of meals, flour, rice and wheat will bear a good profit, at least till the new crop comes in, in October next; and if that is not very abundant, the prices will continue to be good. This remark will also apply as to prices, to states timber, naval stores, and generally to all our raw materials, except cotton; but I cannot say any thing very favorable for it. I have learnt a fact here since my arrival, which I was ignorant of before, which is, that full half of the cotton received from the United States was, no further manufactured here, than to be spun into yarn, in which state it was exported to the continent, and made into cloth in Germany and other parts of the continent. As this trade is entirely cut off at present, (for it is an article too bulky to admit of being smuggled to advantage) that vent is stopped of course. The two crops of cotton which you have now on hand, will be more than can be called by the manufacturers here in the present unsettled state of things. The consequence I draw from this, is, that it will be very low after a large quantity arrives, and perhaps

will not afford any profit to those who ship it.
The intercourse between this country and the continent, is now so completely obstructed, that regular advices are no longer received from thence, of course the reports that are daily published, are not always to be relied on. We are now told that Austria is about to engage once more with France; but this appears to me to require confirmation—should the fact be so, I will tell you in my next. It is said that some serious disturbances have broke out in Ireland, but no particulars are yet made public.
BOSTON, April 27.
Athrotrophic Remarks. —It is a pleasing reflection to observe the dignified attitude in which the government of the U.S. is placed by the wisdom, prudence and energy of the Administration. It must afford the highest satisfaction to Mr. Jefferson to find the beneficial effects resulting from his measures. That he has left the country at the close of his presidency in so honorable and respectable a situation, as to induce Britain to meet his successor so far on the ground of concession, "as to offer an honorable reparation for the aggressions committed by a British naval officer, in the attack on the Chesapeake; and submit such terms of satisfaction to the consideration of the American Government, as may lead to a happy termination of existing difficulties."
While humanity is delighted to observe a disposition to sympathize with the distressed families of our murdered seamen, it is also consoling to notice a clear acknowledgment of the correctness of what President Jefferson constantly averred, that the seamen taken from the Chesapeake were Americans.
We cannot but feel gratified in observing the difference of language used by Mr. Erskine, and that used in the writings of the Junto faction in the federal papers on this subject. In what a degrading state are the Junto now placed! let them turn over their polluted columns in the Gazette, Repertory, Centinel, &c. How must they sink in the estimation of the real Citizens of America, when they are even denounced by his Britannic Majesty, whose cause they so ignorantly espoused? Their folly is still more despicable, when we observe them endeavoring to take to themselves the honor of the present overtures of Britain. How can they claim any merit, when every thing contained in the communication to Government is the reverse of all their declarations? Picking, the champion of the faction, has declared "Britain had done us no essential injury." If this were true, why does his majesty talk about "reparation for aggressions committed"? why are terms of satisfaction submitted? or why are our impressed seamen to be restored? It is not the degrading, servile language of a Picking—the abusive and reproachful epithets bestowed by the Junto on our Constituted Authorities—the sycophantic report of a Gore—the toasts and songs at the feasts of mock patriots, and hypocritical priests; the blustering votes and resolves at town meetings—the Prayers of the Legislature of Massachusetts—nor even all the vauntings of the valorous and invincible Major, that have been the cause of this mighty change in the British cabinet; No, it is the firm, but prudent conduct of the Administration, both as it relates to Jefferson and Madison, which has convinced the British ministry that it is time for them to consider the United States as worthy of their most earnest solicitations for the re-establishment of peace.
These overtures for reconciliation would never have been made us, if the infamous projects of the Junto had succeeded. If a Civil War could have been fermented 'twixt the Northern and Southern States could have been brought to a bloody controversy. But the British ministry now begin to find that the faction in Boston and elsewhere, have deceived them—that no dependence can be placed on their predictions.
These men now talk of uniting and burying all party animosity, but it ought to be remembered, that they have been the principal cause (by urging a revolt against the government) of all our troubles since the operation of the embargo. The republicans wish a union, but a union of honest men.— Chronicle.
NEW YORK, May 4.
LATEST NEWS FROM LISBON.
Captain Baeyer, who arrived at this port yesterday from Lisbon, which place he left the 27th March, informed us, that the French army had not got possession of that place; but were in the neighborhood. The merchants were making preparations to get off as fast as possible—that the British & Portuguese troops, had taken all the guns from the batteries in Lisbon on board the British fleet, which consisted of three sail of the line and 5 frigates. We further learn, that the French army had taken Oporto.
May 4.
Extract of a letter from Washington City, dated May 2, 1809.
"Archibald Lee, of this town, a staunch federalist, goes out as messenger with despatches from our government to England. He will take the stage from this to-morrow morning for Norfolk, where he will take a swift sailing vessel & make the best of his way to England."
"The frigate United States left the Navy Yard at this place this morning, and is proceeding down the river."
Ev. Post.
BALTIMORE, May 6.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND. By the Temperance, 42 days from Liverpool, the Editor of the Fed. Gazette has received files of London pa-
pers and Liverpool papers to the evening of the twenty-third of March inclusive, several days later than former accounts. The most important items follow. It appears, from a hasty perusal of our files, that great activity pervades the hostile courts and armies of Europe. Indeed, figuratively, the whole continent is in a state of fusion. Sweden in rebellion; war raging through Saxony, Austria, Italy and Portugal.
With all his characteristic rapidity, Napoleon could not prevent the Austrians from strengthening their own cause and confidence, by obtaining the first victory. The London papers state, that the French were beaten in their designs on Trieste, and the Austrian van has penetrated beyond the Bavarian troops, cutting them off from the French grand army.
But, without the aid of Russia, Austria has slender hope. We can but shudder while anticipating the murder of the people, the sacking of her cities and the conflagration of her temples!
LONDON, March 20.
We have seldom had to announce more important news than we have to day, both foreign and domestic.
The Duke of York has resigned.—On Saturday morning his royal highness went to Windsor, and rendered to his royal father, his resignation.—It is said to have been rendered in the form of a letter to his majesty, containing the reasons which had directed his royal highness to take that step, and to take it at the present moment. His majesty was graciously pleased to accept his resignation, and the Earl of Chatham, or as others say, Sir David Dundas, is appointed to succeed him. But this arrangement, we trust, will soon give way to a measure by which the army shall be managed by a board, as the navy has been with so much advantage to the public service.
We rejoice sincerely in the event, which indeed may be considered as a great triumph gained by the constitution of the country. The Duke of York has taken a very proper and judicious course, and no further proceedings we should suppose, at least we should hope, will take place in the House of Commons.
(Courier.)
ARRIVAL OF A FLAG OF TRUCE.
A flag of truce arrived at Dover on Saturday from Boulogne, with despatches for transport office, which were immediately forwarded to London.—The vessel was ordered to sea as soon as she had delivered her despatches, and returned to Boulogne. The master of the vessel says, that the expectations in France of the peace with this country are very feeble. The renewal of war upon the continent has thrown a great gloom over the public mind.
The despatches are said to relate to an exchange of prisoners.
INSURRECTION IN SWEDEN.
Dispatches have been received from the Baltic, which we grieve to state, give an account of an insurrection having broken out in Sweden, tending to revolution. Several thousands have risen in the province of Warmland, and were on the march from Catistood to Stockholm, to compel the king to call a Diet. They had issued a proclamation complaining of the war, taxes, &c. requiring a change of measures.
The emperor of Russia has determined to remain neutral; a determination which has given much offence to Bonaparte, who filled Europe with such boasting assurances that the Emperor Alexander was to co-operate with him with his whole force in any project, whether for peace or war.
PETERSBURG, May 19.
We have seen a letter from New Orleans, dated the 2d of April last. It mentions the arrival there on the preceding day, of Captains Dillard & Scott's companies of U. S. troops, which left this place in January last.—The officers were all in high health and spirits—the men had been attacked with the dysentery, with which numbers were afflicted, tho' not seriously. Upwards of 1000 troops had arrived in New Orleans from different parts of the United States.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Sherwood Fowler, of the county of Cumberland, Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Saturday the tenth of June next,
100 Acres of LAND,
Part of the tract whereon the said Fowler now resides, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay a debt due Jan Chaffin, with cost and interest.
SAYLUR WRIGHT and JOHN WOODSON, Trustees. May 11th, 1809.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
FRIDAY, May 12, 1809.
REMARKS upon the following Essay.
THE relative situation between nations is not infrequently compared to that between individuals; and perhaps the comparison in no point of view is stronger than that in regard to honor.
The member of society who is considered as destitute of this feeling, and who does not indeed make it the cynosure of his movements, is justly regarded as an outlaw in the eye of morality and virtue. It is the very soil which cherishes every excellence to maturity, but without it, the human bosom may be likened to Shakespeare's unweeded garden, "which grows to seed—things rank and gross in nature possess it merely." If then one individual who is wanting in this parent virtue, becomes the object of scorn and contumely, how much infinitely more so ought a nation consisting of millions? It is the only ground which entitles her to the society of other sister nations, and when once it is destroyed, she is indignantly driven from the circle, and falls into that state, which subjects her to every species of insult, violence and aggression. In this point of view, the individual who considers national honor as a mere figure of the imagination, offers violence to the dignity, fame and rights of his country. If he does not understand it, it is evident that he does not feel it, and the patriotism of such a man most truly deserves the description of "an immaterial thing," "a vanishing meteor." Even the honest yeoman, whose power of definition is denied by the rudeness of his education, will tell you that he feels it in every pulse, & that altho' it sheds no lustre about his intellect, it gives the most glowing animation to his heart. What was it which produced that patriotic electricity in July 1807? Was it an "immaterial thing," a "vanishing meteor;" or was it that lively sympathy which the people felt for the Honor of their nation, which was so in- gloriously insulted by the attack upon the Chesapeake? Had a writer of this description appeared at the moment, to satirise the spirit which animated the people, by styling it an "immaterial thing," he would most certainly have excited the execration due to such a cold and unworthy sentiment. From the text of the following essay, we are led to believe that such a doctrine has been lately advanced, and therefore we could not forbear from making a few cursory remarks. We never have read the letters in which these heretical sentiments are contained, but have merely made the preceding observations upon the abstract quotations which are taken in the essay.
[ED. ARGUS.]
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
I have frequently observed, Mr. Editor, and not without some degree of disgust, that there is a class of politicians, who when any question is agitated relative to aggressions which may have been made upon their country's rights, support an illiberal policy, excluding from the calculation of the injury, the insult offered to the dignity of the nation; nay, some of them go so far as to deny the existence of national honor, and call it "an immaterial spectre," "a vanishing meteor." Language like that indicates a littleness of soul that can never soar beyond the calculation of pounds, shillings and pence, and an apathy of sensibility which must forever preclude from the morbid breast it infests every patriotic impulse! But those gentlemen who fulfil their anathemas, with so much vehemence against the honor, the dignity and glory of nations as mere phantoms of distempered brains, are not aware of the ignorance and folly they betray. They are unconscious of their presumption in opposing their flimsy sophistry to the well digested opinions of those sages of public law, Grotius, Puffendorf and Vattel. The latter particularly has clearly demonstrated that the honor and glory of a nation is intimately interwoven with its political prosperity. "The glory of a nation, which presupposes honor, is intimately connected with its prosperity and power; it is that brilliant advantage which attracts the attention of other nations and renders it respectable to its neighbors. A nation whose honor and reputation are well established, and particularly that whose glory is renowned, finds itself courted by all sovereigns who desire its friendship, and fear to offend it. The friends of such a nation will favor its enterprise, and those who envy it will not dare to manifest their ill will." I conceive however that the subject is capable of being placed in a view somewhat different from that in which it was seen by those writers, and although leading to the same conclusion, from its infinite importance, it cannot be contemplated in too many positions.
If we look for the origin of honor, we shall trace it to the feudal systems of G. Britain and France, when the orders of Knighthood were first established, and to illustrate the good effects resulting from it, I repeat what history has assured me, that, in that feudal age when the lordly baron knew no reason nor justice but in the temper of his sword and in the strength of the arm that wielded it; its first appearance was that of a benign planet, under the mild influence of which all nature smiled and universal happiness prevailed. Rapine and slaughter were no longer the inevitable doom of the vanquished; on the contrary human nature seemed to have sustained a sudden metamorphosis, and the most dignified forbearance and generous hospitality, now equally exalted the victor, as savage revenge and wanton cruelty had formerly degraded him. In the Knight of those days was exhibited all that's accomplished, all that is gentle, and all that is generous & faithful in human nature. All nations, in fine, to whom the influence of that chivalrous principle, honor extended, were instantly, as by the wand of an angel, attempted from sanguinary ferocity to the most
amiable and attractive gentleness. Nor were the blessings that flowed from that divine principle limited to individuals of the same nation, or to enemies vanquished and helpless, for it laid the foundation of the laws of nations, to wit, good faith, upon which those laws might rest with stability and firmness. It is a memorable sentiment of John, King of France, "that if honor were driven from all the world, it should find an asylum in the mouths & in the hearts of princes; for should they disregard it and violate their treaties, what power on earth can decide the difference between them." Innumerable passages might be quoted from history, where in good faith amongst nations is shown to have had its origin from that honor "which gilds the age of chivalry with so mild a lustre." Yet, sir, we hear it impudently asserted that honor is "an immaterial spectre," "a vanishing meteor." But what idea does the same writer (I mean Col. John Taylor of Caroline) wish to convey by the following words? "Honor is very valuable, but is it a more valuable metaphysical jewel than religion? The logic contained in that sentence is briefly this. Honor is very valuable, religion has no value, but honor is not more valuable than religion. In other words, that which is very valuable is not more so than that which is perfectly valueless. To have attached, however, any definite idea to that sentence might puzzle a brain more penetrating than mine; unless indeed the gentleman intended it as an acknowledgement of the so great predominacy of his head over his heart, that what could find no asylum in the latter he had attributed to the operations of the former, & in a spirit of derision termed that a metaphysical jewel which swells with enthusiasm the breast of the patriot. I appeal to every honest American if the honor and glory of his nation have not a real and solid import? Or are they mere "ignis fatui," that play before the well affected to their country's prosperity, or "airy nothings without a local habitation or a name?" If so, then whence the source of that glowing indignation which electrified every man of our republic, when the dignity of their flag was insulted and their national honor and territorial rights were invaded. Had any soulless sophist at that time probed the wound already too copiously bleeding, by asserting that the injured honor of an insulted nation was "an immaterial spectre," "a vanishing meteor;" his indignant countrymen might have furnished him with raiment better adapted to his character. His denial of the existence of national honor must be predicated upon the non-existence of individual honor, a confession somewhat more candid than dishonorable men generally make. Here I may with reason expect that neither the gentleman nor his friends will feel themselves aggrieved because of my having attached to him the epithet of dishonor, since he would rather think it ridiculous than a compliment, to attribute to him what no where in human nature can be found. That he does not now possess it, however, is not much to be wondered at, when we reflect that in all human probability it was plucked from him & carried off in its flight by that "malus corvus" which we are told by his worthy friend, so maliciously perched upon his shield in battle.*** However selfish the motive by which it was dictated, I cannot but think that his attempt, in all the plenitude of his sophistry, to sweep from our vocabulary the word, was rather unkind to the military hero who may have entwined his brow with a wreath. Decatur will not readily forgive him. After all I have said some hair-splitting sophist, or brain puzzling sceptic may ask me what is honor? Honor, I reply, is the casket in which is contained the most precious gem of morality; for since "metaphysical jewels" are in vogue, I may be allowed a moral gem, but although that privilege may be granted me, the gentleman will not so readily admit the existence of a metaphysical dollar. The word honor rightly considered, has an import rather generical than vague. It places before our mind's view in regular succession all the noblest qualities of the heart. He who confines himself invariably to the truth, is called an honorable man; he who would cut off his right arm rather than give publicity to a confidential letter, is said to be an honorable man; and he who would not only sacrifice successive crops, but his farm itself and all his worldly goods to the dignity and prosperity of his country, is a very Cincinnati, a patriot and truly honorable man.
The motive inducing this address to you, Mr. Editor, though strong, is pure and unalloyed. The author was never very aspiring, and in submitting his publication to your discretion, he is not envious of a Bellingbroke or a Chatham; but feeling his whole soul revolt at the disgraceful sentiment he has attempted to controvert, to wit, that national honor is "an immaterial spectre," "a vanishing meteor;" knowing that it had been advanced by a man whose heart was never warmed by one generous impulse, and reflecting farther, that, that very man had once attained an eminence from which he was viewed with something like admiration, I thought that the crisis had arrived when an ephemeral and unfair acquired fame should give place to the indignant frowns of justice.
himself, (because the style of the report was somewhat more animated than that of the resolutions) he frankly acknowledged that both resolutions and report were drawn up by the same gentleman; but he had defeated his enemy, & therefore, like a hero, permitted his political character to expire without a groan.
Such men will always meet with the unqualified contempt of
THE VIRGINIAN.
The WHEEL;
OR THE OLD PROVERB DISPROVED, "That there is nothing new under the sun."
TO afford some recreation to our readers from the tedious and monotonous round of politics, we will amuse them with a late discovery upon the round of a wheel, which has excited more enthusiasm and discussion than any of the great political events which have occurred for a long time.—The great variety of little clubs in the streets, the ardor of debate, the astonishment of some, the jests of others, and the pursuit of all, was never more striking than upon this late occasion. It is in truth impossible to conceive what other cause could have produced such a general commotion in every department of the town, from the highest to the lowest. The talents of the divine and the lawyer, the merchant and the huckster, were displayed with equal warmth upon this interesting theme.—If any of the great leading principles of science which have been established for ages had been seriously denied and conceded, it would have interfered very little with the usual routine of business, but as all this discussion was about a CART WHEEL, there was not a mouth which was not open with this question,
"Does the upper part go faster than the lower?"
Such was the invincible novelty attached to the position of one part of the wheel going faster than another that it was many hours before it was possible to get them to listen with the least composure.—The famous edict of the king of Thebes, who promised an immense premium for an answer to the question, "What animal is that which goes upon four feet in the morning, upon two at noon, & upon three at night?" could not have occasioned more anxiety throughout Greece than the Cart Wheel has done in Richmond. There never was a subject which drew forth so many and such warm disputants, and purely from this cause, that every body thought to be sure, they had a right to talk about a cart wheel!
If the question had been addressed in an abstract form there would have been comparatively perfect silence. But the Cart Wheel has certainly the credit of turning over the secrets of Philosophy.—"From little things great effects arise." It was the hammer of a smith that music to Pythagoras, the fall of an apple, gravity to Newton and a bad Italian Drama gave birth to Paradise lost. With these examples before us, we cannot doubt but that the Cart Wheel will likewise become the cause of some great discovery, to use the words of Dr. Wallis, in the Geometry of motion.
THE following interesting communication from the pen of a gentleman of the very first order of Science, has induced us to forbear from indulging in our own speculations. His mind seems already to have aspired to some new knowledge of the structure of the Universe, and if his theory should prove true, he will no doubt make some important addition to the stock of knowledge. It is entirely to minds of this bold and towering character that the world is indebted for the most useful and splendid discoveries.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
A question in Mechanical Philosophy, has for a few days been a subject of general discussion in this city; which however trifling it may appear, yet may lead to very important consequences.
The proposition is this—That the lowest point of a wheel moving along a plane, will for the first ninety degrees of its motion, proceed with less velocity than the highest point, or that which is diametrically opposite.
The simplest principle upon which this proposition may be demonstrated without the assistance of a mathematical figure or diagram, is the following:
The motion of the upper point of the wheel, is compounded of two motions, the rotatory motion of the wheel about its axis, and its progressive motion along the plane. The motion of the lower point, is composed of the rotatory motion about its axis and a less progressive, which I shall call regade motion; because while the upper point revolves forwards, the under point revolves backwards.
Therefore since the rotatory motion of both points is equal, that point whose motion is compounded of a rotatory motion and a retrograde motion, will move slower than the other, whose motion is composed of the same rotatory motion and a progressive one.
The retrograde motion of the lower point continues for a quadrant of a circle, or ninety degrees; and the progressive motion of the upper point continues during the same arc of a circle; but afterwards the lower point becomes progressive, and the upper point retrograde—Therefore the lowest point of the wheel will for the first ninety de-

grees, move with less velocity than the highest point.
This proposition, however simple it may seem, appears to have escaped the notice of all our philosophical writers; but a most important corollary may be deduced from it, viz. That one half of the globe, during its diurnal rotation moves with greater velocity than the other half. For the motion of the earth round the sun is precisely the same as that of a wheel along a plane.
The earth has two motions, a diurnal motion round its axis, and an annual motion along the plane of the ecliptic.
The diurnal motion of the earth is similar to the rotatory motion of the wheel, and its motion along the plane of the ecliptic, answers to the progressive motion of the wheel. This similarity was first suggested to me by a friend in conversing upon the subject, from which I started an idea, however chimerical it may be supposed; yet I feel persuaded that a theory not very unpleasing may be founded, to prove that the inequality of the tides, and those phenomena which have been attributed to the moon; principally proceed from a difference of velocity in the two hemispheres of the earth, during the diurnal rotation round her axis.
The greatest discoveries in physics have been made from the simplest phenomena in nature. Sir Isaac Newton formed his system of the gravitation of the planets towards the sun from observing the accidental fall of an apple from a tree, and by that trifling circumstance overturned all the several systems of astronomy which had preceded him, nor should I be astonished if in like manner his theory of the tides, which for a century has attracted the admiration of the philosophic world, and called forth the ingenuity of Euler, M c Laurin and the Bernoullis to support it, should fall prostrate beneath the simple rotation of a Cart Wheel.
J. W.
The attention of the Reader is solicited to a letter in our first page of the date of February 25th, 1809, from a Gentleman in England to his friend in South Carolina. It presents a faithful sketch of the expectations which have been entertained by the Ministry of that country and the consequences of their disappointment. That they calculated with confidence from the exertions of Timothy Pickering and the pretended spirit of insurrection in the Eastern States that Federalism would triumph and that Mr. Madison stood no chance of being elected. They are now it seems accusing their deceivers.
JAMES ELLIOTT,
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL.
This print has been signified by the most persevering virulence and calumny against the administration, and now comes forward in the most contemptible style of hypocrisy to eulogise the Character of Mr. Madison. He states that he never entertained any doubt as to his talents and integrity, but merely as to his fitness in resisting the wiles of Jeffersonian influence. He knows him to be sincere in his present course and is well satisfied that he will continue it. And moreover remarks that he can acquire a good name in no other way than by continuing to administer our national affairs in a manner, the reserve of that of his predecessor. How has Mr. Madison commenced a course different from that pursued by Mr. Jefferson? How have the doubts in regard to Mr. Madison been already removed from the disinterested brain of Mr. Elliott? How has Mr. M. all at once become possessed of firmness and a determination to pursue a course different from that of his predecessor? How could Mr. M. have acted otherwise in regard to the late British overtures according to the 11th section of the NON INTERCOURSE law? Recall this nonsense—you can neither injure Mr. Jefferson by your calumny, nor Mr. Madison by your caresses. Back to your party, the administration wants no such advocates. This is an unerring symptom of tergiversation. You wish to raise your voice in favor of Mr. Madison without being subject to the charge of inconsistency, which with more impertinence than ingenuity you wish to fix on him. This will not do, Mr. Elliott. You have been too long associated with the disaffected.
Lord Grenville's Speech, is published in the Boston Patriot with the following introductory remarks:
We have given in a former paper a summary of the eloquent and unanswerable arguments of the present Chatham of Great Britain, Lord Grenville, on the subject of the King's Orders in council.
We have perused and reperused this celebrated Speech, as recorded more at length in the Globe. It is an illustrious monument, muscular, strong and full to every point of truth, justice and honor. Its strength and symmetry is lost by abridgement; we therefore present it entire.
The feeble answers of its opponents only serve to prove what has been so often said on both sides the Atlantic: that the British ministry had more ingenious advocates in America than in England.
This compliment belongs, in its fullest extent, to the Governor elect of this commonwealth, and his colleagues in fabrication of legislative addresses and resolves.
We delay both to point out the man, either in the Parliament of Great Britain,
or among the most abject minions of her Ministry, who has been more clamorously obsequious, and gone to greater lengths than themselves, in vindication of her outrages against her rights.
We ask our readers to compare this speech with the criminations of our government in the federal papers and in the resolves and the address of the late majorities of our legislature.
The substance of these high and groundless charges is: that the measures of our government have been partial towards France, and that they have been calculated to draw us into a war with England.
This pretended partiality in our rulers has been the only excuse, poor as it is, which our federal legislators have offered for their officious and avowed partiality for England, and for their declaration of war with France.
The famous letter of Mr. Canning, the British Minister, first published in Boston, calculated as the electioneering speaking trumpet, to the people of Massachusetts, and studiously drawn up to give colour and support to federal crimination, has been used for a federal Text-Book. That document, unwarrantable as was its object in England, and disgraceful as has been its use in America, our government were accused of suppressing, because it did not see fit to blab from its own cabinet the gross calumny of the British Minister, till it should be confuted by our own.
That very letter we say now becomes a "suppressed Document" in England. The evidence of its existence cannot be found in her parliament, except in an "American Newspaper," while the documents of our diplomatic correspondence with France and England, not garbled and wilfully misrepresented by the "Author of the Analysis" in the Centinel, and other federal papers; but containing the acknowledged, liberal, impartial, and entire propositions of our Executive to both Belligerents, are produced, and lie upon the table in the British House of Peers.
What is the result there? Grenville had been deceived into the opinion of our government's partiality to France. He peruses the documents, (and Mr. Canning, if he wrote this letter would certainly have kept back nothing which was necessary to corroborate its representations,) and openly declares his thorough conviction of "justice and impartiality," and defies the "Noble Secretary" to show the color of a ground for the charge of this "partiality."
Neither the Minister, or any member of the House of Lords pretended to support the charge so often repeated by the would-be-lords of New England; and the "Noble Secretary," Canning, if he wrote the letter in question, stands convicted, before this nation and in the face of the world, of wilful falsehood, and unprincipled and unprecedented address to a party, and the passions of our nation.
The Resolutions moved by Lord Grenville are as follows:
That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, Humbly to represent unto his Majesty, that in consequence of certain Decrees made by his Majesty's enemies, contrary to the usage of war, and to the rights of neutral nations; and also in consequence of the alleged acquiescence of neutral nations in the said Decrees, his Majesty was advised to issue certain orders in Council, respecting the trade of neutrals to and from the ports and countries of his Majesty's enemies: And that the said Orders were further enforced by certain Acts passed in the last Session of Parliament: But that both in the said Orders, and in the Acts passed thereon, a power was reserved to his Majesty of annulling the same whenever such revocations should appear expedient.
"That the Congress of the United States of America, alarmed at the dangers to which neutral Commerce was exposed, by the said Decrees, and by the system then known to be in contemplation of his Majesty's Government, and actually carried into effect by the said Orders in Council, passed laws for laying an immediate Embargo on all American vessels and Exports."
"And that by the operation of such laws, all trade of export from the said States into this kingdom or its dependencies, has been prohibited, and the commercial intercourse of his Majesty's subjects with the said States has been, in other respects, essentially impeded."
"That in the month of August last, the Minister of the United States, resident at this Court, made to his Majesty's Government an authorized and explicit offer of re-establishing the said intercourse, proposing, that if his Majesty's Orders in Council should be repealed as far as regarded the United States, the Embargo imposed in the said States should be removed, as far as regarded his Majesty's dominions; and adding that if his Majesty's enemies should not rescind their decrees, the said Embargo should be continued as with respect to them."
"That this offer on the part of the United States appears to us just in principle, and in its tendency highly advantageous to the essential interests of this country. Just, in as much as it removed all pretence of the acquiescence of the United States in the French Decrees; which acquiescence was the only ground on which any right could accrue to his Majesty to interrupt the innocent commerce of a Neutral Power; and advantageous to G. B. in as much as if it should not have produced the repeal of the French Decrees, (the avowed purpose of his Majesty's Orders,) it must have secured to this country the exclusive commerce of America, and her Alliance against a power which would then become the common enemy of both."
"That we believe and hope that it is still open to his Majesty to renew, on the basis of this proposal, the commercial intercourse between this country and the United States; every interruption of which we consider as manifestly injurious to the interest of both, and particularly calculated, in the present crisis, to assist the designs of our enemies, and to weaken our own resources."
"That we therefore most humbly pray His Majesty to adopt, without delay, such measures as may best tend to the immediate re-establishment of the commercial intercourse between His Majesty's dominions
and the United States of America and to bring, by temperate and conciliatory negotiation, all other points of difference to a just and amicable conclusion."
"Assuring His Majesty of our firm and inviolable support, in maintaining against every unjust aggression and every novel claim, the ancient essential maritime rights of His Majesty's Crown."
COMMUNICATION
From JOHN ADAMS, Vice President of the United States to the Editor of the Boston Patriot—Continued.
From Mr. Murray, the American Minister at the Hague, who had been appointed by President Washington, I received assurances from the French government similar to those in Mr. Barlow's letter & so many others. They were conveyed from the French Directory to Mr. Pichon, Secretary of Legation and Charge des Affairs of the French Republic near the Batavian Republic in the absence of the French Ambassador, by him officially communicated to Mr. Murray, and by him to the Executive of the United States. The communication was in these words.
[TRANSLATION.]
Exterior Relations, 3d division.
N. B. The good order of the correspondence requires, the answer should relate the number of the division above indicated.
LIBERTY—EQUALITY.
(French Seal of)
(the Department)
(of Exterior Re-
lations.)
Paris, the 7th Vendemaire, of the 7th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
The Minister of Exterior Relations to Citizen Pichon, Secretary of Legation of the French Republic, near the Batavian Republic.
I have received successively, citizen, your letters of the 22d and 23d Fructidore. They afford me more and more reason to be pleased with the measure you have adopted to detail to me your conversations with Mr. Murray. These conversations, at first merely friendly, have acquired consistence by the sanction I have given to them, by my letter of the eleventh Fructidore. I do not regret that you have trusted to Mr. Murray's honor a copy of my letter. It was intended for you only, and contains nothing but what is conformable to the intentions of the government. I am thoroughly convinced that should explanations take place, with confidence, between the two Cabinets, irritation would cease; a cloud of misunderstandings would disappear; and the ties of friendship would be more strongly united, as each party would discover the hand which sought to disunite them. But I will not conceal from you that your letters of the 2d and 3d Vendemaire, just received, surprise me much. What Mr. Murray is still dubious of, has been explicitly declared even before the President's message to Congress of the 3d Messidore, (21 of June) last was known in France. I had written it to Mr. Gerry, namely, on the twenty-fourth Messidore and the fourth Vendemaire. I did repeat it to him before he set out. A whole paragraph of my letter to you of the 11th Fructidore, of which Mr. Murray has a copy, is devoted to develop still more the fixed determination of the French Republic. According to these bases you were right to assert that whatever Plenipotentiary the government of the United States might send to France, to put an end to the existing differences between the two countries would be undoubtedly received with the respect due to the representative of a free, independent, and powerful nation. I cannot persuade myself, citizen, that the American government need any further declarations from us to induce them, in order to renew the negotiations, to adopt such measures as would be suggested to them by their desire to bring the differences to a peaceable end. If Misunderstandings on both sides have prevented former explanations from reaching that end, it is presumable that these misunderstandings being done away, nothing, henceforth, will bring obstacles to the reciprocal dispositions. The President's instructions to his envoys at Paris, which I have only known by the copy given you by Mr. Murray and received by me the 21st Messidore, (9th July) announce, if they contain the whole of the American government's intentions and dispositions, which could only have added to those which the Directory has always entertained; and notwithstanding the posterior acts of that government, notwithstanding the irritating and almost hostile measures they have adopted, the Directory has manifested its perseverance in the sentiments which are deposited both in my correspondence with Mr. Gerry, and in my letter to you of the 11th Fructidore, and which I have herein before repeated in the most explicit manner. Carry, therefore, citizen, to Mr. Murray, those positive expressions, in order to convince him of our sincerity, and prevail upon him to transmit them to his government. I presume, citizen, that this letter will find you at the Hague; if not, I ask it may be sent back to you at Paris.
Salute and fraternally,
(Signed)
CH. MA. TALLEYRAND.
This letter was transmitted by Mr. Murray to the American government, and I own I am not acquainted with any words either in the French or English language,
which could have expressed in a more solemn, a more explicit or a more decided manner assurances of all that I had demanded as conditions of negotiation. How could I get rid of it, with honor, or even without infamy. If ever there was a regular diplomatic communication, this was one. The diplomatic organs were all perfect and complete. Mr. Pichon was well known at Philadelphia, where he had resided some years in a public employment in the family of the French ambassador, as a respectable man and a man of letters. He was now Secretary of Legation, held a commission from his sovereign as much as a minister Plenipotentiary; and every Secretary of Legation in the absence of his principal minister is, of course, Charge des Affairs, and the acts of Charge des Affairs are as official, as legal and authentic, as those of an ambassador extraordinary.
In what other manner could Mr. Talleyrand have transmitted the assurances demanded? He had communicated them to Mr. Gerry, but was desirous of sending them by another way, that he might increase the chances of their arrival. At war with England he could not send them to Mr. King. If he had sent them to Mr. Gerry, there was no probability of their arriving in America so soon as through Holland. If he had sent them to Berlin to Mr. Adams, the course would have been still more circuitous and the probability much greater of long delay and uncertain arrival. If he had sent them to Mr. Smith, at Lisbon, there would have been the same difficulties. Of all the diplomatic organs, therefore, in Europe, he chose the shortest, the safest and most certain.
Mr. Gerry's letters to the Secretary of State, dated Nantasket Road, October the 1st, 1798, confirmed these assurances beyond all doubt, in my Mind & his conversations with me, at My own house, in Quincy, if any thing further had been wanting, would have corroborated the whole. As I have not a copy of that gentleman's letter, if he should chance to read this paper, I ask the favor of him to publish copies of his letters and of Mr. Talleyrand's letters to him, and, if he pleases, to repeat the assurances he gave me in conversation. This gentleman's merit in this transaction was very great. They have been treated like all his other sacrifices, services and sufferings in the cause of his country.
With all this information, I had refused to institute a negotiation or had not persevered in it, after it was instituted, I should have been degraded in my own estimation as a man of honor; I should have disgraced the nation I represented, in their own opinion and in the judgment of all Europe.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, April, 1809.
MORE CLERICAL TORYISM!
We learn from good authority, that Parson Parrish of Byfield, on the last fast day, delivered a sermon on which he boldly advocated a SEPARATION of the United States! He represented to his hearers, that it would be greatly for the advantage of the New England states to be disconnected from the Southern—That to obtain so desirable an object, they ought not to dread any consequences however disastrous—That it would be for our interest, although we should indemnify our merchants for the debts due them from the Southern people, (which he estimated very considerable.)—That such an event must ultimately take place, and that they must not be surprised if it should be accomplished before the grass grew in their fields, &c. &c. Those that heard it, do not hesitate to pronounce it one of the most treasonable and seditious discourses ever delivered in Massachusetts. It is hoped it will be the means of opening the eyes of many of his parishioners, who have been too long deceived by the machinations of the tory faction.—Register.
Owing to the ambiguity with which the late imperial decree is worded, (says the National Intelligencer) we are at a loss for a definition of its precise import, in relation to the American property at present jeopardized in France. The phrase "part sui de l' embargo," (in consequence of the embargo) might seem to imply in a more extended sense that all American vessels complying with the specified provisions of the arrest, and which had been embarked in consequence of their papers not being conformable to the restrictions of the Berlin and Milan decrees, were liberated—while in a more limited view, it may be construed to apply only to such vessels, as had been declared in a state of sequestration, in consequence of leaving the U. S. after the passing of the American embargo laws, which it will be recollected, the emperor undertook to enforce. And this latter construction, while in its consequence and tendency, it has, (owing to the small number of vessels that were detained under this act) a much less suspicious aspect to the commerce of the United States than could be wished. This opinion we are sorry to say, is but too well warranted, from some of the late proceedings of the French prize courts.
MARRIED—On last Saturday Evening, Mr. WILLIAM ROANE, eldest son of the Hon. Judge Roane, to the lovely Miss MARTHA SELDEN, only daughter of Miles Selden, Esq. near this city.
Rees's Cyclopaedia.
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STRAYED or STOLEN, From my lot, on the night of the 4th instant,
A Dark Sorrel Filly,
ABOUT fourteen hands high, with a blaze in her face, her hind legs are white half way up, a long tail, badly grown for her age, being four years old this month. She is handsome from her hips forward, and discovers her blood, which is of the best in the state; was got by Preakness, whom she favors in marks & color—I will give 20 Dollars to the person who will restore her to me, and 30 Dollars more for the apprehension of the thief, so that he may be brought to punishment.
John Tyler.
Richmond, May 8th 1809. tf
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber, at Four Mile Creek Ferry, A Negro Man, named
B O B,
ABOUT 20 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, slender made, black complexion, had on when he went away, negro cotton waistcoat and breeches, barefooted, ragged, his toes next his big toes are the longest. I will give Six Dollars to any person that will deliver him to me at Four Mile Creek.
Samuel Grimshaw.
May 9th, 1809. 4p
LOST or MISLAID,
A few days ago,
An Accepted Order,
GIVEN by Richard Allen dec. on Wilson Allen, of Richmond, in favor of Robert Robinson, of New Ken, of $80, with a credit on the back of 40 dollars, at two payments—Whoever will deliver the said order to me in Richmond, shall be liberally paid for the same. Mr. Wilson Allen is hereby cautioned against paying the said order, to any person or persons except Robert Robinson or myself.
A Turner.
May 9th. 1809. 2
HOUSES and LOTS
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Means, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Tuesday the 23d instant, the following LANDS and TENEMENTS, in the city of Richmond, that is to say:
 Some Wooden Houses and a piece of Land opposite to Crouch's Tavern, on the street leading up by the Governor's.  A House and Lot upon the Basin.  A moiety of another house upon the Basin, and the third of the Lot belonging to it.  The Tenement where the testator lived, and a naked Lot of Land adjoining to it.  Part of a naked Lot of Land lying between the dwelling house of Augustine Davis and the Basin. 
The sale will commence at the house where the testator lived, and will be adjourned to the other tenements successively, until the whole are sold. 12 months credit will be allowed to purchasers to give bond and approved security together with a deed of trust upon the property, to ensure punctual payment of the purchase money.
DANIEL CALL, Ex r of the
last Will and Testament of
ROBERT MEANS, dec'd
Richmond, May 11th. 1809. ids
Fina & Casa Executions,
For sale at this office.

One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer, September 8, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. PLEASANTS. May 31, 1808
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec.  WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 18th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day,  One Tract of Land, Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas McGeorge and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. N. B. The above sale is postponed to Botetourt August Court. E. T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'r. S. P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 5th mo. 6th, 1809.
A Bank Note OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and 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 her right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD, Richmond, March 10th, 1809.
For sale at S. Pleasants's printing office,  HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, jr.  THE VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BEING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POEMS, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS F. BIRCH.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by the trustee of the estate of Elizabeth Mary Ann M. Brocking, to secure the payment of the sum of $470. with interest thereon from the 20th of November, 1808, being the first instalment due from the said estate to William Cheatham; will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zuchatiah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Friday the 12th day of May next, four hundred and eighty-nine acres of LAND, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of $470. and the interest thereon. The above mentioned land lies in the county of Chesterfield, about eight miles from the town of Manchester, and a part thereof was formerly of the Amphill tract of land. The deed of trust is of record in the County Court of Chesterfield, and the subscribers will convey to the purchaser the title only which they have received by that deed. DANIEL GORDON, JOHN BRANCH, Surviving Trustees. April 12th, 1809. N. B. The above sale is postponed by consent of parties to me to be sure day—due notice of which will be given. DANIEL GORDON, JOHN BRANCH. Manchester, May 16th, 1809.
Just received and for sale at this office, A FEW EXACT  PORTRAITS OF  JAMES MADISON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Engraved by the celebrated SWAIN, from a painting by Mr. STEWART.
REMOVAL. THE subscribers (in consequence of the late fire) have removed to a brick tenement belonging to Messrs. J. & R. Gamble, on the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown & Rives's computing house, where they have for Sale a general assortment of
German Goods, Consisting of Osnaburgs & Ticklenburgs, Dantzic Rolls, Brown Rolls, Sheeting, Dowlas, Platillas, Pine Shirting Linen, Bed Tyke, Damask Table Cloths, Looking Glasses, Liquor Cases, Quart, Pint and Half Pint Decanters, ALSO
Fresh Red Clover Seed. BOHN & HUBNER. April 3d, 1809. 6w  A. L. Philips, & Co. Opposite Jacob Johnson's Book Store, Main Street, Richmond, have just received an Extensive Assortment of  DRY GOODS, Among which are
Chintz and Callimicos. 4 4 6 4 9-8 Cambrics. 6 4 Figured, do. 5 4 & 4 4 Laced, do. 5 4 & 4 4 veined, do. 4 4 & 7-8 Laced, do. 6 4 & 4 4 Figured Leno Muslin. 4 4 Plain, do. do. 10 4 8 4 5 4 & 4 4 Leno Shawls. 6 4 Muslin, do. 4 4 & 5 4 Mull Mull Muslin. 4 4 & 6 4 Jacquet, do. 4 4 & 5 4 Book Muslin and hks. Ginghams, assorted colors. Black Lustreings. Italian Silks. Red, Yellow, Brown and Blue Bandano Hks. Madras do. Printed & White Cambric Shawls. Dimities. Yellow and Blue Nankeen. Cotton Castmers. Printed Dimities. Fancy Mersalles, Florentines. Bumbazettes and Bumbazettes. Calimancos & Duroys. Fine Bat and other India Cottons. Cotton and Linen Checks. Superfine Cloths and Cashmeres. Long, Square & Eagle Top, Tortoise Combs. Long, Square Top and Dressing Horn, do. Thread and Cotton Laces, Ribbons, Cotton Balls in Boxes, Nun's Thread. 9-8 4 4 & 7-8 Cotton Shirtings. Irish Linens, Brown Holland, Dowlas, Silk Umbrellas, Sewing Silks of all colors, Patent and other Suspenders, Silver Watches and other Jewellery, Silk & cotton Hosiery, Split Straw Bonnets, Knives and Forks, Fluted and Gift Cast Buttons. do. do. Vest, do. Pins and Needles. And a variety of other articles too tedious to mention, all of which we offer at wholesale or retail for cash or approved notes at a short credit. Country produce taken in payment, and will allow good prices for Tobacco. May 4th, 1809.
A Stock of Dry Goods, Of from 3 to 4000 dollars worth, are offered for sale on advantageous terms, for cash, produce, or on credit. Apply at this office. Richmond, March 16th, 1809.
FOR RENT, In a central part of this city, a few  GENTLE ROOMS, With a kitchen, stable, smoke house, &c. and an elegant pump of water. Enquire of the printer.
Select Speeches. Just received by S. Pleasants, jr. RICHMOND,  SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK AND PARLIAMENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. BY N. CHAPMAN, M. D.
In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, Sir Robt. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Grattan, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sheridan, Fox, and Pitt.
Richmond Turnpike Company.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Friday evening, the 21st of April, 1809 Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the holders of shares in the said company be made; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 21st day of next month. To obviate many inconveniences which have arisen and which may hereafter arise, the board agree to the following: Resolved, that when the shares of delinquent holders are advertised for sale, the name of each holder, with the sums thereto annexed, as due, shall be published. (A copy) N. Sheppard, Clerk. (121st May.)
HOSTLER WANTED.
A liberal price will be given FOR A  Good Hostler, At the Bell Tavern, either by the month or year. Richmond, 27th April, 1809. if A FEW COPIES OF  Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office
Wm. McCAY,  Watch & Clock Maker, In consequence of the late fire, has removed To the next House above his former Dwelling, on the Main street; Where he continues to MAKE and REPAIR all kinds of WATCHES and CLOCKS, as heretofore.
Grateful to his numerous friends for the great encouragement he has hitherto experienced, he will omit no exertions to merit their future support. He has on hand, an assortment of JEWELRY and SILVER WORK, for sale: & constantly keeps good workmen employed, to execute in the newest style, and on the shortest notice any orders in the above branches, with which he may be favored. W. M. C. has also erected proper furnaces, with every necessary apparatus, for the purpose of CASTING BRASS to any given pattern; and has in employment, some of the most skillful founders, or casters of Brass to enable him to complete all orders in that line, in the very best manner. N. B. The highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper Brass and Pewter. May 4th, 1809.
The Subscribers, Take leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that the  EAGLE TAVERN, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
WILL hereafter be conducted under the immediate management of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an engagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favour. Every comfort which necessity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be procured with avidity and pleasure. They are determined, if possible, to render the EAGLE in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger. Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expence to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their Bed Rooms are furnished with an entire new set of beds and furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the floors covered with carpets. Their stables are large and commodious (which will always be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords) stands within twenty steps of the house, with a pump of excellent water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses. They take leave further to state, that a COFFEE ROOM has lately been established in one of the rooms of the Eagle, in which the news papers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, and these determinations, in which they are resolved never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success. George Turner. James S. Smithers. N. B. The printers throughout the United States who now direct their papers to James S. Smithers, are requested to insert the above one week, and in future direct to TURNER and SMITHERS. G. T. J. S. S. May 1st. 1809. (3v)
FOR SALE.
IN consequence of a power vested in me by a deed of trust executed on the 14th day of March, in the year 1808, by the late William Nice, of this city, in order to secure a sum of money therein mentioned, due unto Mr. William Cook, I shall on the premises, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, on Wednesday the 31st inst. proceed to sell that highly improved TENEMENT, on which the said Nice resided. The sale will be made subject to the last passed the last Session of Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes"—and the deed from me a special one, as trustee only. E. W. TRENT, Trustee. May 4, 1809.
To Rent, And possession given immediately,  THE TENEMENT AT present in the occupancy of Mr. William Cook, and directly back of the Hon. Creed Taylor's. Apply to EDWARD W. TRENT. May 4, 1809.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two Good Milch Cows. Enquire of the Printer.
MALTHUS ON POPULATION. THE first American edition of this valuable work is just published, and may be had at this office. It is in two large octavo volumes, very handsomely executed by Mr. Weightman, of Washington City. Subscribers will please call or send for their copies. JOHN PERKINS, acting exr. of JOHN PERKINS dec. The above sale is postponed until the 29th of May. JOHN PERKINS.
LAND for Sale.
By virtue of a decree of the county court of Louisa, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, on the premises, on the 19th day of May next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (Sunday excepted) that valuable Tract of Land, on the South Anna river, whereof John Perkins died seized, (subject to the dower of Mary Perkins, widow of said John, deceased,) supposed to contain three hundred and eighty acres. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any farther description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed that no person will purchase without first having viewed the premises, which will be shown by Henry Chiles, Esq. adjacent thereto, or by the subscriber on Roundabout creek. JOHN PERKINS, acting exr. of JOHN PERKINS dec. The above sale is postponed until the 29th of May. JOHN PERKINS.
DR. TISSOTT'S CELEBRATED  Gout & Rheumatic Drops.
A CERTAIN cure for Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Sprains; for glets, be they of ever so long standing, and for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most alive, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world; in the treatment of all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is without an equal. This medicine (which justly claims a pre-eminence over all others, as being decidedly adapted for the speedy removal of those complaints above mentioned) owes its discovery to the celebrated Tissot, a physician of most exalted eminence in his profession, and is chiefly the extract of an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose powerful, healing, restorative and balsamic qualities, this great man, by the administering, owed much of his fame. It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders attending warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Bottles, at two dollars each, with copious directions. The following are a few, of the many respectable certificates, which the proprietor has in his possession.
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL RIDGELY, of Hampton. I certify, that having received a blow on my knee, which produced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. At another time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism to such a degree as rendered my hand for the time useless, when on making application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of 24 hours was entirely removed. I therefore from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine consider it as a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. Signed, C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Harness maker. It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtue and efficacy. I was affected with two severe attacks of what is usually called dead palsy, from which I partially recovered but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home, to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affection, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me thro' life, but providentially was recommended to apply at G. Dobin and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been affected; finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child (who only eleven months old) who was then reduced almost to a skeleton, with the bowel complaint, after administering it four or five times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity. Signed, THOMAS CAMPBELL. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS KELSO, Butcher. About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents, (Messrs. G. Dobin and Murphy) two bottles, the application of which (under God) have perfectly restored my health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder. Signed, THOMAS KELSO. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
AFFIDAVIT OF MRS. ANNE TIFER. No. 107, Green-street, Old town, Baltimore. Being ever desirous of rendering assistance to my fellow creatures, as far as my abilities will permit and also give additional credit to DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS, which from their powerful efficacy, I have received such surprising benefit, are the only motives for my offering a statement of my case to the public, under the following attested affidavit.
Upwards of five years I had been afflicted with Rheumatic pains, which were seated principally in my loins, shoulders, and right arm; which at a time I lost the use of, so that for a considerable time, I could not lift it to my head; at one period it confined me to my bed, in which I could not turn without assistance, and from the violent and agonizing pain in my loins, my cries could not be heard by the neighbors. Every remedy that I could think of, or prescribed by my friends were tried; I also had medical assistance from French and English, but they gave relief only for the moment, so that I despaired of ever being cured, and had resigned myself to be a cripple during life, when I was advised by a friend to make trial of DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS; I accordingly applied at Love's Drug and Patent Medicine Store, No. 16, Sign of the Mortar, Centre Market-space, where I purchased a bottle for two dollars, from which I do positively declare, I received more benefit than I had from all the remedies attempted for 5 years past; but fearing a relapse, I procured another bottle and was perfectly relieved. ANNE TIFER. Sworn before me this 17th day of November 1806. JAMES WILSON. Witness, James Norris, Jun.
CAUTION.
No Gout and Rheumatic Drops being known excepting those invented by Dr. Tissot, the public are requested to notice that none are genuine unless the names of Dr. Tissot, and the proprietor Henry Ward, are cut in the glass of the bottle, and the outside cover of each bottle signed by the said proprietor himself. Sold by H. WARD, sole proprietor, Philadelphia, and at the Book-store of S. PLEASANTS, jr. Richmond.
ALSO,  Dr. TABB'S  Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.
The High Bred Imported Horse,   Sir Peter Teazle The property of Col. John Tayloe of Mount Airy and the subscribers;
WILL STAND the ensuing season at our stables, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, and will cover mares on the following terms—ten dollars the leap, to be paid in hand, twenty dollars the season, payable the first of November next, thirty dollars to ensure a mare with foal, and in either case, one dollar with each mare to the groom. The following articles of produce will be received in payment; tobacco inspected at Warminster, Warren, Milton, or any other inspection below on James river, at 5 dols. per C—flour delivered at Milton or Warren at 5 dols. per bbl.—whiskey delivered at our house or in Charlottesville, at 30 cents per gallon, provided those articles are delivered by the first of November; or approved notes of hand (to be assigned) on any person living in any adjacent county to the amount of 20 dols. will be taken for the season, if offered before the expiration of the season. A deduction of 20 per cent. will be made for cash, if sent with the mares. The season will commence the first of March and expire the first of August. We are provided to furnish (gratis) extensive an excellent pasture, consisting of red and white clover, blue grass, &c. well enclosed in separate fields, besides lots for mares and colts, or mares sent before they have foaled. Grain will be furnished at 2 od per bushel, for which the money must be sent, and servants boarded at 9s per week. We assure gentlemen that the greatest attention will be paid mares in every particular, left in our care, but cannot be liable for any accidents or escapes which may happen. Sir Peter Teazle is a brown bay horse now in high health and vigor, full sixteen hands high, of the most favorite blood, for action in all his gait substance, bone, constitution, shape, gentleness and color, no horse can excel him. He never started, paid or received forfeit, being never in training. We only think it necessary further to observe for the information of those gentlemen who may not have an opportunity of seeing this fine horse but have seen Knowless, that there is a very striking likeness in their form and general appearance. Sir Peter Teazle surpassing him in the eye, ear and sprightly carriage. The well known superiority and high estimation of his stock, both in England and high estimation, will, it is presumed, entitle him to a liberal share of the public patronage. It will be seen from his pedigree annexed, that in him is united from his famous sire and dam, the most approved crosses in England—In short, we believe that this horse is as well calculated to produce as valuable a stock for any service whatever, as any other horse that has yet stood in this country. His superior size, elegance and blood justify the assertion. He covered last season in Frederick county, and proved himself a remarkable sure foal getter, as we have certificates in our hands to establish. William Woods. Geo. M. Woods. Albemarle, Feb. 20, 1809. oaf8r.
PEDIGREE. Sir Peter Teazle was got by Lord Derby's Old Sir Peter Teazle, unquestionably the best stallion in England his dam Lucy, by Conductor, S. B. p. 178. his grandam by Spector, his great grandam by Blank, his g g grandam by the Devonshire or Flying Childers, acknowledged to be the fleetest horse ever trained, his g g grandam by True Bue, his g g g grandam by Gypens Arabian, out of the Duke of Rutland's Bony Black. Sir Peter Teazle his sire, was got by Highflyer, his dam Papillon, by Snap, English S. B. p. 237. Highflyer, his grandam, was got by Herod, his dam Rachel, see S. B. 261. Conductor was got by Matchem, out of a Snap mare, S. B. p. 291. Spector was got by Crab, out of a Partner mare, S. B. p. 242. Matchem was got by Cade, Cade by the Godolphin Arabian.
THE IMPORTED HORSE   PAUL, Formerly S. Paul, is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone.
WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Gloucester county, to be paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. A good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia, gratis, and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltam, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Virago, by Snap; Paul's dam Purity, his dam Virago, by Snap; Paul's dam Purity, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand. Tho's Harris, Jr. Millwood. Powhatan county, Feb. 28, 1809. ep3mw:1jn
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And may be had at Jacob Johnson's book store, adjoining the Market Bridge,  PART 3, OF VOL. 1, OF  HENING AND MUNFORD'S  REPORTS, CONTAINING The Decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, at the October Term, 1807, and completing the first volume. At the same place may be had the said volume (of 656 pages) elegantly bound, in calf.
Price to subscribers $5—to non-subscribers $6. The size of the volume having far exceeded the limits at first contemplated (which were 500 pages only) the authors have been induced to furnish it to subscribers at the above price, which is considerably less, in proportion, than that mentioned in the prospectus. Gentlemen who take these Reports in numbers, will be permitted to return them at any time within six months, and receive a volume, for which numbers they will be allowed the original cost in part payment for the volume. Richmond, Oct. 29, 1808. wtf