Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-10-11 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVITH YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1391.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1808.
[121-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 4 00 cash   Wheat, new, red 75, white 85 do.   Flour, superfine, new, 5 00 do.   Flour, fine, 4 50 do.   Corn, 2 50 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 200 00 do.   Iron, 110 00 do.   Bacon, 11 do.  
Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia:  Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond. Benjamin Harrison, Prince George. Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie. Richard Field, Brunswick. Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte. Joseph Eggleston, Amelia. Hugh Nelson, Albemarle. Col. George Penn, Patrick. Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City. Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover. John Roane, King William. Robert Taylor, Orange. Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier. Robert Nelson, York. Mann Page, Gloucester. Richard Barnes, Richmond County. John T. Brooke, Stafford. Hugh Holmes, Frederick. Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire. James Allen, Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, Augusta. Andrew Russell, Washington. Gen. John Preston, Montgomery. William McKinley, Ohio.
At a Quarterly Sessions
Court continued and held for Goochland county, at the Courthouse, on Wednesday the 17th day of August, 1808.  Christopher Anthony, Jr. & Co. vs. Sherwood Strong, John R. B. Eldridge, and John Guerrant, Jr. Plts.  THIS day came the plaintiffs by their attorney, and the defendant Strong, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, it is ordered that the said defendant Strong do appear here on the third Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and give security for performing the decree of this court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper, published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county, and it is further ordered that the defendants John R. B. Eldridge and John Guerrant Jr. do not pay, convey away, or secrete the debts by them owing to, or the effects in their hands of the said defendant Strong, so as to render them unable to pay the demand of the plaintiff stated in their said bill, with interest and the costs of this suit, until the further order of this court.  A Copy—Teste, Wm. Miller, C. G. C.
To Rent,
THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richmond & Co.'s office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately.
JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (tt)
Fancy Furniture,
JAPAN'D AND GILT, VIZ. CAIN seat, Rush, and Windsor chairs; Settees & Windsor Stools; Bedsteads; Bed and Window Cornice; Card, Pier and Tea Tables; Washstand and Workstands, and any articles in the Fancy line made to order. Pictures, Looking-Glasses, framed and re-gilt. Also, Coach, Sign and Ornamental Paintings; Free-masonry and Military Flags, done in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms, by
JS: W. COOK,
In the cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern, one door of the Main Street. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (1tt.)
THE SUBSCRIBER Hereby informs his friends and the public, that he opened
A SCHOOL,
At the Falling Garden, on the 10th inst. in which is taught the following branches of literature, viz. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, theoretically and practically, together with Book Keeping, Single and Double Entry, the Use of the Globes, and Geography. Also, several branches of the Mathematics, viz. Surveying, Navigation, &c. The number of the students proposed, is twenty-five, and at no time to exceed thirty. The price of tuition, including fuel, pen, ink and paper, is ten dollars per quarter. No entrance money.
JAMES IDDINGS.
Richmond, 10th Mo. 11th, 1808. tf
THE sale of the Slaves
belonging to the estate of Archibald Austin, formerly advertised in this paper to be on the 15th of this month is postponed until the 29th, in consequence of the General Muster for the county of Henrico, being appointed to be on that day.
John Ferriss, Adm'r.
October 6, 1808.
FOR SALE My Plantation,
IN York County, known by the name of Graves's, in three miles of Williamsburg, containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd Acres. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, with six rooms, a passage and six fireplaces; a brick dairy and smokehouse; a kitchen with two rooms; a family granary, barn and stable. The land is very rich excepting a very small part of it, which may be estimated with the lands in common. I believe it equal to any place on the continent for stock of all kinds. It lies in half a mile of the salt works, where the cattle go when it suits them. The only difficulty in hogs, is keeping them gentle. I raised a veal in the first of the spring, from a young cow, and never fed cow nor veal, and in six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg market. The man who leases this place of me has one year more in it. He works only two fellows, two women, and two very small boys. He told me he had made between three and four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels of wheat, and as many oats, tending not more than about ninety acres. He leases but one half of the plantation. The other may be given possession to the purchaser directly, and the other Christmas twelve months. This land has a plenty of timber to pay for the land. The growth of timber is white oak, red oak, walnut, poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. I look upon this land inferior to none in that part of the country; it has a large swamp, very easily reclaimed, filled with good ash. This place has been estimated to two thousand pounds, but I will take 1300 in good bonds, or 1500, half cash, and security on the land for the balance, or good bonds well secured. I would not sell upon any terms, but my family wishing to live at Mr. J. Pierce's place in James City, which is to be sold.
JOHN M. GREGORY. Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 3, 1808. 6w
Take Notice.
ABOUT the last of June, or sometime in July following, 1807, I gave two notes of hand to John Addison, late of Rocketts, deceased; one for the sum of sixty dollars, payable six months after date: the other for the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars payable twelve months from the date, being the balance due said Addison for a small farm lying on James River, and it has been ascertained that Addison sold me a number of acres of land, more than he owned, belonging to orphans, and I have proof of our bargains, and agreeable to the sale, he is to make me whole and pay all damages. The land which has been taken from said farm, amounts to more than the sum of the above mentioned notes, exactly forty dollars, which sum is now due me. I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on the said notes, as I am determined not to pay them.
STEPHEN A. HOPKINS. Oct. 2, 1808. [3.]
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1808. CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
(CONTINUED.) Having candidly stated the impressions upon my mind made by the portion of the papers just alluded to, and the observations of the gentleman from Massachusetts thereupon; I will now proceed to examine the other papers more relied on by him, and entitled to more respect as evidence. The course the gentleman pursued, was fair and candid, and well calculated to give a correct view of his conduct and object of the accused; I shall therefore pursue the same course, which was to take the facts in their chronological order. The first fact in relation to Mr. Smith's conduct, to which our attention has been called, was on the 4th September, 1806. On this day, Burr, having previously addressed a note of invitation to Mr. Smith, presented himself at Mr. Smith's house, where he was hospitably received and entertained till the 10th of the same month. Burr had before this time been at Blennerhassett's island, where it is probable, in concert with Blennerhassett, certain pieces under the signature of the Querist were written, and about the time of Burr's leaving the island were published. The object of these pieces evidently was to make an experiment upon the disposition of the western people, as to the separation of the union, then certainly in the contemplation of Burr. It was an object near his heart, and no doubt deemed all important to the success of his ambitious views. Mr. Smith states, that this subject was never mentioned by Burr to him during his stay at Mr. Smith's house from the 4th to the 10th of September. The observation made upon this part of the evidence, is, that it is strange that Burr should not have mentioned this subject under the peculiar circumstances of the case. I concur perfectly in the observation. I think it strange that Burr should not have mentioned the subject; but am I to infer that he did mention it, merely because it is strange that he should not have mentioned it? Is it being strange, that it did not happen, evidence of the fact—that it did happen? Particularly when there is no other evidence of the fact, but all the evidence upon that point is against the fact. I will here make an observation of a general nature, which has had great weight with me in forming my opinion upon the whole merits of the case. It is, that it does not appear from any part of the evidence, that Burr deemed it prudent at any time to disclose his illicit objects to Mr. Smith, or that he ever considered Mr. Smith as a safe depository of his secrets.
This want of confidence in Mr. S. for his illicit objects, is discernable in many parts of the evidence, and this consideration alone, lessens the presumption of Burr's making the separation of the union a subject of conversation whilst at Mr. Smith's house. Burr also would naturally be cautious and reserved upon that subject, until the experiment then about to be made on the people should disclose itself; and some more certain estimate be formed of its effects. Again, sir, whilst Mr. Smith has solemnly sworn, that such conversation did not take place, and there is no evidence whatever to shew that it did; there are other circumstances strongly supporting his assertion. It is known that Burr generally disclosed his plans to persons unfriendly to the administration, and feeling strong excitements, and irritation against it. He considered such persons only fit for his purposes. In this however, much to the honor of American citizens, he was mistaken. But he had no reason to believe Mr. Smith was a person of this description. Very far otherwise. For independent of Mr. Smith's general attachment to the administration, he held the dignified station of Senator, and a profitable contract under the government; Burr had no reasonable expectation that Mr. Smith was ready to abandon these certain advantages for the uncertain prospects arising from Burr's wicked and visionary projects; and of course would be cautious of making such an unpromising attempt; one, which if it failed, would subject him to certain and instantaneous detection. Another strong circumstance in favor of this conclusion, is derived from Burr's letter to Mr. Smith of the 26th October, 1806.—One of the expressions alluded to, is the following:—"I have never written or published a line on this subject (the separation of the union) nor ever expressed any other sentiments than those which you have heard from me in public companies at Washington and elsewhere, and in which I think you concurred." Here is a direct reference to this subject, but it is not intimated that any conversation took place at Mr. Smith's house, in relation to it, but "in public companies at Washington and elsewhere," as far therefore as mentioning the conversation as happening at other places, and omitting it as having happened at Mr. Smith's house upon a recent visit there, can go; it serves to shew, that such conversation, in all probability did not take place there, and leaves a very strong inference in favor of Mr. Smith's statement. Am I then to infer a fact of guilt, against all these circumstances in favor of innocence? My mind is incapable of making such an inference. It would be to convert the rules of the evidence of facts into infallible grounds of inducing suspicions—error, not truth, must be the consequence of such substitution.—The next evidence in point of time from which some circumstances of suspicion are inferred against Mr. Smith, is the testimony of Col. James Taylor. To this evidence I concur with the gentleman from Massachusetts, in paying great respect; because it was given with intelligence, candor, and circumspection highly honorable to Colonel Taylor. The substance of his testimony is, that some short time after the 10th September, and after the pieces under the signature of the Querist had been published, and became the subject of general conversation; being in company with Mr. Smith and others in Cincinnati, the sentiments avowed in those pieces, became the subject of a particular conversation, in which, according to the impressions made on his mind, Mr. Smith advocated a separation of the union; and he thought, not only delivered his opinion, as an opinion recommended by the Querist, but as his own. I differ in several important respects with the gentleman from Massachusetts, as to the true explanation of this testimony, taken in connection with other evidence, bearing irresistibly upon the same point. In the first place, it is to be ascertained, whether Mr. Smith really did express this opinion in the sense imputed to him by Col. Taylor, or whether Col. Taylor is not mistaken in that respect? And in the next place, whether, if he did so express himself, it was done with any mischievous intent? Both these circumstances being necessary to constitute a criminal act. I am strongly inclined to think, indeed I am almost perfectly satisfied, that Col. Taylor is mistaken in this particular point of his evidence. There is part of Col. Taylor's own evidence, which furnishes strong considerations for caution in interpreting the rest. The candor and circumspection observed by the deponent, in this particular point of evidence, is so honorable to him, that I beg leave to present it to the Senate in his own words. After answering many questions put to him by Mr. Smith, Col. Taylor concludes his evidence with the following voluntary observation:—"I beg leave further to state, that Mr. Smith has generally been viewed as a friendly, benevolent, worthy man, and his family (consisting of an amiable wife, a daughter, and several very promising sons) have been considered entitled to, and held a place in the first circles of society in our quarter."
What could have induced Col. Taylor to make this observation upon closing his evidence?—There is no doubt, sir, it was intended as a caution to the Senate in the interpretation of other circumstances, although related by himself. It evidently arose from a consciousness that those circumstances were vague and uncertain, and that his impressions of them might be mistaken. It was the spontaneous conviction of an amiable mind, laboring under an impression, that innocence might become the victim of its own honest misconceptions. I will now state my reasons for the conviction that Col. Taylor was mistaken in supposing that Mr. Smith spoke of the separation of the Union as an opinion of his own, and not as the opinion inculculated by the Querist.
The opinions expressed in the Querist, had not only become the subject of general conversation, but were the subject of that particular conversation. Mr. Smith probably recited these opinions in an unguarded manner; and from that circumstance, it was not unnatural that Col. Taylor's impressions might have been formed. This appears from the deposition of Doctor Selman, who was present at the same conversation; and swears expressly that he was induced to put this question to Mr. Smith, most probably from the unguarded manner of expressing himself.—Are these your own opinions or those expressed in the Querist? To which Mr. Smith replied, they were the opinions of the Querist, and not his own opinions; and added, that he deprecated a separation of the union, and hoped to God never to live to see the day when that event should take place. Here is the positive evidence of Doctor Selman to the particular fact in question; whereas Col. Taylor speaks of the impression made on his mind by the whole tenor of the conversation. Col. Taylor must therefore be mistaken, or Doctor Selman wilfully forsworn. Would it be proper to make this presumption against Doctor Selman? Who is Doctor Selman? A gentleman of irreproachable character; the friend and brother-in-law of Col. Taylor; I believe the friend of the government and of the administration. Doctor Selman does not stop here; he swears that he is in habits of intimacy with Mr. Smith, and that he never did before or since that period, hear Mr. Smith express any opinion in favor of a separation of the Union, but has often heard him express opinions directly and positively against it. Does Col. Taylor contradict this statement? No, sir; but confirms it. He also swears that he never heard Mr. Smith express that opinion at any other time before or since. Now, sir, as Col. Taylor himself states that the pieces signed the Querist, were the subject of the conversation in question, and that he never before or since that time, heard Mr. Smith express analogous opinions with those of the Querist; and when Doctor Selman swears positively that during that particular conversation, he put the identical question to Mr. Smith, are you speaking your own opinions or those of the Querist? and that he unequivocally answered, not his own, but those of the Querist; and also swears positively that he never did, before or since that time, hear Mr. Smith express analogous opinions to those of the Querist; but often the reverse.—Would it not be a strange perversion of the rules of evidence to say, that on that particular occasion alone, he expressed opinions in direct hostility with those expressed during the whole course of his life, both before and afterwards? But this is not all. This case furnishes evidence still more conclusive, if possible, in favor of my interpretation.
If Mr. Smith had been in the habit of expressing this opinion, would not the zeal, the activity and the intelligence of Elias Glover and his associates have discovered and communicated it? Men, who not content with the most inveterate accusations and persecutions against Mr. Smith in their individual capacities, have formed clubs, and at length associated themselves in a corporate character under the imposing name of the republican society, for that and other purposes. After their profusion of other charges, which they could not substantiate, is it to be presumed that they
would have omitted this charge if it had been true, and thus could have substantiated it? Their not having made it, is almost conclusive proof with me, that it did not exist. But further, what does general Carberry say upon this subject? That he is in habits of intimacy with Mr. Smith, and that he never heard him express a sentiment in favor of the separation of the Union, but often the reverse. That he did, however, on one occasion hear colonel James Taylor express an opinion in company with several persons, that a separation of the Union would take place at some distant time, say ten or twelve years. And upon his asking colonel Taylor, after retiring from the company, if he did not think it imprudent to express that opinion, even speculatively; col. Taylor admitted, that he thought it was; and made some patriotic observations on the occasion.
This leads me to examine the second question in relation to this point. Even admitting that Mr. Smith did express the opinion attributed to him by col. Taylor as his own, was it done with any criminal intent? I am satisfied it was not.
(Mr. Giles's speech to be continued.)
TRIAL AT BURLINGTON.
The following statement which was communicated for the Rutland [Vt.] Herald and which throws some light on the recent occurrences on the lake, we presume will operate more sensibly on the feelings of our readers, and be read with more attention, than the success or defeat of those European despots whose vassals barter their lives at the shrine of folly and ambition to gratify still more foolish and ambitious masters.
[N. Star.]
TRIAL OF MOTT.
At a time when the public mind is so much agitated it is presumed every one is wishing for correct information. Having attended the two first weeks of the sitting of the Supreme Court at Burlington, for the trial of those unfortunate men whose misguided judgments have led them to a violent outrage of the laws of their country, I subjoin the following statement of facts which appeared from the testimony before the court:
The regulations among the smugglers when they started from the lines, were, that they would not be the first to fire; they had prepared themselves with poles to prevent any other boat coming so near as to board them, but if they proved insufficient they were prepared with a large number of clubs, about 3 feet long, and a quantity of stones about the size of a man's fist, to be used to beat off the assailants in case they attempted to board;—but if they were fired upon they were to return the fire, and do as good execution as possible. Every man had a gun, and the commander, Mudget, had two. When they got to the sand bar, they got the Wall piece which they placed on the bow of the boat. When they got into Onion River, they were informed by a man from Georgia, that the revenue cutter was pursuing them, this was the day before the race, and the man who was to lead them back, came to the river and told them he would not risk his pot ash, for it would probably be taken; but he would give them ten gallons of rum if they would destroy the revenue cutter; they had but little ammunition, and one of their number went to town and bought powder and a quantity of lead, and set up most all night running balls at Joy's, where they staid; they washed out their guns, oiled their locks, &c. then shot at a mark and shot the wall piece likewise. Mott and Sheffield went down the river in the morning of the 3d of August and returned with news that the revenue cutter was coming up the river and said they must prepare for them; they drew the slugs from the wall piece and loaded it with 16 balls, saying it would do better execution. Day ran down to meet the cutter and told them they would find something more terrible than the Snake, which was thirty men well armed—he returned and they carried their arms up to where the Snake lay, when they spied the cutter and crew.
Mudget stood by the lake in the position of a centinel, and peremptorily told them not to land, and when the cutter landed by the side of the Snake, swore he would blow the first man thro' that should lay his hand on the Snake. Lieut. Farrington however immediately jumped on board and was followed by his men; and Mudget called on his men to come forward and defend their boat, asked if they were cowards, &c. Mott was discovered reserving the big gun in the crotch of a small tree, pointing directly over the boat: the lieut. asked for the sail, rudder and oars, and went on shore with some of his men.

to search for them and found the sail only; then to six oars from the cutter and put sergeant Johnson and six men on board the snake. Four men he put on shore to follow the smugglers, and when they started with the snake, Mudget again endeavored to rally his men, and he & others told Farrington he should never go out of the river alive. They had proceeded down the river about half a mile, when Farrington took his men on board, immediately after the fire commenced; the smugglers were at this time in a kind of natural ditch; just back of a high ridge on the bank of the river; after a gun or two had been fired the lieut. told Drake to take the helm, and as they passed by each other before Drake had fairly taken hold, he was shot through the head; the firing continued & the lieut. ordered all his men to land just below the Snake's crew. About this time a ball struck one of the oars, and it was dropped into the river; Farrington then told his men that were with him, and took the remaining oar and rowed the cutter ashore alone, ascended the bank with his men, and marched up the road from where the firing proceeded; had not advanced more than five rods when the final wall piece was discharged. Marsh fell within five or six feet of him, and Ormsby where they landed; the whole distance from where the gun was fired to where Ormsby was killed was fifteen rods.
A number of witnesses testified they saw Mott fire the big gun and two that Mudget fired a small arm at the same time. There were twelve or fourteen guns fired in all.
The trial of Mott commenced on Monday, and the Jury brought in a verdict Guilty of Wilful Murder, on the Thursday following. The attorneys for the criminal were Esq. Marsh and Turner; the latter made a very laborious plea of about seven hours, M. for about three. Col. Fay opened the cause on the part of the government, and Col. Harrington closed in a speech of about two hours, which did honor to his head and heart. The court thro' the whole course of the trial appeared to allow every kind of indulgence to the prisoner and his counsel, and thro' every part observed that strict impartiality, which cannot fail to gain the approbation of the numerous spectators who attended the trial. Believing every citizen capable of judging for themselves, I submit the foregoing statement of facts to their perusal without a comment."
J. O. WALKER.
Whiting, Sept. 6 1808.
In addition to the above, we learn that Cyrus B Dean, was tried for the wilful murder of Jonathan Ormsby & Asa Marsh, & found guilty, and sentenced to be executed on the 28th day of Oct. next.
S. I. Mott, who was found guilty of murder, moved for a new trial on account of a mistake in the Clerk in omitting to swear the officer who had charge of the jury—which was granted by the Court.
BOSTON, September 29.
VERMONT ELECTION.
Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Pittsfield Sun, dated Bennington, September 20.
"We are now confirmed in the opinion that our Legislature will be Republican. Last night we received accounts from our N. E. District, which settle the whole business—we have 16 majority in the House."
"It is generally believed among the Republicans, that there is no choice for Governor—at any rate the majority is small, if any."
"I calculate we shall carry our Council Ticket by a small majority, at least eight of them. The Lt. Governor, BRIGHAM, is unquestionably elected."
"We have elected two Representatives to Congress, one Republican and one Federalist, and in the two other districts, it is said there is no election. All things considered, we have done well in Vermont. We have fought every thing but truth and justice."
October 3
The ship United States, captain Harding has this moment arrived here from Cadiz, which port she left on the 23d of August. —Sent M. the United States, close in with St. Michael's, was boarded from the British frigate Eurydice, 5 days from Lisbon for Halifax, treated politely, and informed that the British took possession of Lisbon the 29th or 30th August; and that the French army, (17,000) had surrendered to the British, after a severe action of 2 days; that about 1000 British were killed, and 2 or 3000 French, and a great number wounded; and that the Russian fleet had capitulated, and was to be sent to England. The Eurydice was direct from England, with convoy off Lisbon, did not enter the Tagus, and was only off there one day. Captain Harding went on shore at St. Michael's, 6th September, saw and conversed with Mr. Hackley, the American Consul; but heard no news of consequence. No American vessel there.
Sept. 10.—Lat. 37, long. 33.45, was boarded from the British frigate Cleopatra, the Swiftsure, 74 in company; treated politely. 17, lat. 39, 42, long. 46.35, was boarded from British brig Hunter, with 39 sail of merchantmen under convoy, 42 days from Jamaica for London.
Captain H. was detained six months in Algeziras, in consequence of Bonaparte's decree of Jan 3 1808.
NEW YORK, Oct. 4.
LATEST NEWS FROM SPAIN.
Capt. Wardell, of the ship Camilla, left Cadiz on the 27th of August. He informs that Joseph Bonaparte (the mushroom king of Spain) had reached Madrid, but was retreating his steps back to the frontiers. The French, after nearly destroying the town, had been driven out of Barcelona; and at Valencia the French inhabitants had been exterminated by a general massacre
The Spaniards had sprung a mine at Sagastiz, by which 8000 Frenchmen fell victims. The British fleet had withdrawn from Cadiz, and the French fleet were laid up. A Spanish 74 sailed about 15 days before captain Wardell for La Vera Cruz and Havana; a frigate was ready to sail for Lima, and a 74 for the Southward. It was reported that Junot (whose master had sent him to protect the Portuguese) was to be attacked by the natives and the British on the day captain W. left Cadiz. [We have a letter which mentions his defeat and surrender.] The governor of Gibraltar had resigned his situation, that he might take the chief command in Lisbon. It was generally believed in Cadiz that the French would be driven from Spain. The Minorca gun brig and sloop of war, had arrived at Cadiz from England, with eight millions of dollars, for the use of the Patriots. Bonaparte had returned to Paris in consequence (as was said) of some of the Northern Powers having declared war against him.—Such is the substance of the verbal intelligence received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the Camilla.
From our printed accounts we learn that on the arrival of Dupont at Port St. Mary (a town situated on the Bay of Cadiz) in consequence of the discovery among his baggage of some church plate which had been plundered from Cordova, the populace assembled, and in a tumultuous manner drove off the soldiers who had the charge of it, which they completely ransacked, and carried off whatever was valuable, particularly a great quantity of gold and silver vessels belonging to the Cathedral of Cordova. Dupont by letter demanded restitution of the Governor; to which the latter replied, "I have received your letter of yesterday, reclaiming the baggage, &c. destroyed by the populace of St. Mary, and invoking the honor of the Spanish nation. I detest the conduct of the criminals, and I am anxious for the glory of Spain; but your own proceedings have occasioned it; and it could never have been my intention or that of the Supreme Junta, that your excellency should carry out of Spain the fruits of your rapacity, cruelty, and irreligion. Is there in reason any principle which prescribes good faith and humanity towards an army which entered the kingdom under the mask of friendship, and robbed it of its sovereign; at the same time extorting homage to a new one by violence, profaning the sacred temples, and carrying desolation into the royal palaces, the towns, and villages. I will, however, endeavor to secure your personal safety and subsistence, and will take the most effectual measures for your speedy transportation to France, &c."
We have little else than Proclamations, inviting the Spaniards to loyalty, to perseverance, and to exertion. They are now in the hands of the translator. Capt. Wardell is the bearer of dispatches for government.
Extract of a letter from a very respectable American Gentleman in Gibraltar, to his friend in this city, dated August 11th, received per ship Camilla, from Cadiz. "We yesterday received the news of the surrender of the whole French army, under Gen. Junot, at Lisbon, to the British forces—Junot himself a prisoner to the Portuguese and Spaniards. He had attempted to make his escape from his army. Five thousand French troops, in two bodies, that were marching to the relief of Junot, have been totally cut to pieces by the Spaniards, not even one individual escaped."
"Joseph 1st, (as he is ironically called) has fled from Madrid, having first given the place up to pillage to his soldiers, and is supposed to have gone to Catalonia, or more probably to Barcelona, of which place the French have possession."
"Fifteen tons of silver, and arms and ammunition, for the Patriots have arrived at Cadiz from England; and twenty thousand pounds have been advanced by the government here, and about 100,000 dollars by the merchants, and more money is hourly expected from England; in fact, every assistance the British can give, is afforded to the Spaniards."
"Governor Dalrymple has just resigned the command in chief of this garrison, and proceeds to Lisbon to-morrow, to take the command of all the British forces in Spain and Portugal, amounting to about 40,000 men. General Drummond succeeds to the command in chief here."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman resident in Spain, dated August 26th.
"The extraordinary changes in this country must no doubt influence in some measure the decision which our government may adopt with respect to the embargo. The success of the Spaniards has been singular; and indeed so much so, that we who are on the spot, and in a great degree eye-witnesses, can hardly credit it. How much more incredible must it appear to those who have always considered the Spaniards as the most degraded people on earth, to find that they have been able with numbers and only half armed to completely beat the Conquerors of the World! Sarragossa has made itself immortal by its resistance against thirteen attacks of the flower of the French army, commanded by one of its celebrated chiefs. Sarragossa is defended by a trifling wall, more intended to check smugglers than for a defence. In the last attack, no longer able to withstand the impetuous ardour of the French troops, they let them into the city; and when about 8000 had advanced a considerable distance, fire was put to trains of powder leading to mines placed under the streets where the French troops were marching, and above 6000 were destroyed. More than one thousand women fell fighting; and the inhabitants came to a determination to set fire to the whole town rather than give it up to the French. After the last attack the few remaining troops fled; and we are assured that the province of Arragon is thus cleared of Frenchmen."
"Joseph Bonaparte is at Burgos, having evacuated Madrid. We are this day confidently told that he had begun his march towards France; but that, all Biscay being in arms, he has been obliged to return to Burgos, where he will be very shortly surrounded, and if he does not take care, made prisoner."
"We have nothing from France; but from the business of the French troops coming in it is pretty generally supposed that Bonaparte has got his hands full. Should the North of Europe rise, he may be made to regret his infamous conduct towards this country."
"We have no certain accounts from Lisbon; but we are glad that we are not to have any English troops in Spain. The Spaniards, in fact, do not want any other aid than money and ammunition: they have more men than they can arm, and combined armies have never done anything. With the Spaniards the French can have no opportunity of intriguing; and left to themselves they have no dissensions to fear."
October 5.
FURTHER ACCOUNTS FROM SPAIN.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Cádiz to his friend in New York, dated 24th of August, 1808.
"Joseph Bonaparte, with his French troops, evacuated Madrid on the 31st ult. and it is said he is now at Burgos, where the remains of the French armies are collecting, with the intention probably of maintaining themselves near the frontiers until the arrival of the reinforcements from France. The provincial Juntas are now deliberating on the establishment of a general government, which will probably be fixed at Madrid. From present appearances, it will settle in a kind of Federative Republic, the provincial Juntas delegating to the general government such powers only as they themselves are unable individually to exercise; such as the negotiations with foreign powers, the management of the colonies and the direction of the army and navy. It is likewise proposed, that each province shall be represented by two members, with equal votes. I send you the declaration of two of the Juntas, viz. of Granada and Valencia, on this subject.—In the mean time, the greatest exertions are making by the Provinces to be in readiness to resist the expected attack, and so encouraged and elated are the people, that not a doubt is entertained of the final result of the war; and we cannot wonder when we reflect on the almost uniform success of their arms against a people whom they had been taught to believe invincible. Already the losses of the French in this country are said to be killed and prisoners more than 50,000 men, and I believe the statement is not exaggerated, as it appears by the Spanish official account that the army of Dupont alone amounted before the battle of Baylen to upwards of 20,000 men."
"Every honest man must rejoice at the success of the Patriots of Spain, so nobly struggling for the independence of their country, and at the disappointment of Bonaparte in his treacherous attempt to possess himself of the government of this country by deception and fraud, in the execution of which, he has commonly exposed the cloven foot, and has convinced the world of his disregard for the reputation of faith, honor or honesty.—This infamous attempt has already cost France, more than the conquest of Germany and Prussia, and the humbling of Russia, and as yet, Bonaparte has gained nothing but defeat and disgrace."
Extract of a letter from Cádiz, dated August 26.
"The British ships of war in this quarter, and particularly off here, have received orders from the Admiralty to discharge all the American seamen on board of their respective vessels, and in consequence a great many have obtained their discharge and come on shore here; this you may state as a fact, as I can vouch for the truth of it, having conversed with many of them since their liberation.—this looks well. Our vessels navigating in this quarter are treated politely by the English, and no obstacle is thrown in the way of our trade, which is admissible. This port being now open, all neutrals are admitted to a free entry—the blockade is raised, and so one of the British men of war have quit this station entirely. Lord Collingwood leaves here in a few days to proceed to Barcelona, in Catalonia, which place, after being for a long time in possession of the French, is at length said to be entirely clear of them. It is computed that the French have already lost in this country an hundred thousand men killed and prisoners. In all the actions with the French the Spaniards have behaved with great gallantry, & they begin to find that their enemies are not invincible, yet it is said they are some of those soldiers who conquered at Marengo, Austerlitz, and Jena. The Spaniards have manifested their determination to conquer or die, and if they persist in this determination I really think the result will be favorable to their cause. The revolution in this country will probably influence the conduct of our government in our government in a greater or less degree. The success of Spain, England cannot but participate in—that government has seconded the views of this people and espoused their cause with that accustomed zeal peculiar to them. The Minorca British brig of war arrived here 10 days since with the British Consul, Mr Duff, who brought out upwards of a million of dollars for the government, as a loan. Our mutual friend, Mr. _____, will probably detail to you some account of the military transactions in this country, and particularly the almost unexampled and obstinate defence of Sarragossa, a city of Arragon, by the inhabitants of that rich city and province; these brave and loyal people deserve to be classed with the band of Leonidas who so bravely defended the pass of Thermopylae. After repeated attacks on this devoted city, by the flower of the French army, the Arragonese succeeded in driving them entirely out. The carnage has been dreadful; even the women there have shared in all the vicissitudes of the soldier's life, and have fought with an enthusiasm which nothing but a consciousness of the justness of their cause & a love of their country could have inspired—more than 1500 of these females have been killed fighting in the ranks in the different attacks."
The following articles are translated for the Mercantile Advertiser, from late Spanish papers received by the Camilla:
PROCLAMATION.
Ferdinand VII, King of Spain and the Indies, and in his name by the Supreme Junta of both Governments. The evils of Spain have arrived at the ut-
most extremity. Treachery and perfidy have carried away to France the king Ferdinand VII, the king's father, the queen, and all the royal family, compelling them to renounce the Crown. Whether this renunciation was obtained by falsity or truth, it is evidently void; and the French Emperor, by attempting to give a king to the Spaniards, has been guilty of an atrocity unexampled in the history of nations. Napoleon, to execute and consummate this monstrous crime, to make himself master of Spain, had prepared all the means which ambition could invent. His numerous armies have entered these kingdoms as friends; & under that pretext have robbed the country, and committed assassinations with a degree of cruelty and injustice perhaps hitherto unequalled.
Ros, July 30.—The junta of Tarragona has expedited an officer express, with the information that an aid-de-camp of Napoleon had been taken, having dispatches for general Duhesme, who has made his escape from Barcelona, and is said to have gone to France.
The French division of Hostalme is between two fires.
The Spanish troops in Mallorca are recalled to defend the kingdom.
Manreza, July 24.—We have received official intelligence that the French division which went against Cerona is entirely destroyed. The destruction of the division under Hostalme is horrible.
Rodengo, July 25. General Cuesta is in Salamanca with 800 horse, and is moving towards Estremadura.
Madrid, August 5. The capitulation of Dupont on the 26th ult. has caused the greatest consternation in the French army which is evident from its extraordinary movements. The army departed in three divisions; the first in the night of the 29th; the second escorting Joseph Bonaparte, on the 30th; and the third the day following. They robbed the treasury before their departure; and of the palace they left nothing but the walls.
The French had ordered that no portrait of Ferdinand VII. should be sold in Madrid under pain of death; but yesterday the city was amply supplied with them. Joseph had no coachman at the time of his marching; and his soldiers who undertook that office, executed it so badly that he was obliged to go on horseback. All is tranquil, and our hopes are resting on the army of Andalusia.
Cádiz, August 9. The captain of a vessel arrived here from Carril reports that on the 6th instant, passing by Lisbon, he heard a very heavy cannonading, probably between the fleets of England and Russia.
Letters from Durango state that Biscay is free from Frenchmen, and is united to our cause.
Seville, August 23. Sir John Stuart, who is to be appointed commander in chief of the Sicilian troops, arrived at Messina on the 13th, and has been received with distinguished honors.
From the London Morning Post, Aug. 18.
TO THE EDITOR.
SIR, If the dissatisfaction which followed the toast I gave at the public dinner last week, by many supposed to have been "The President and United States," but actually "The President and U States of America," had been confined to the company present, I should have considered any blame that might have attached to me fully removed by the general approbation expressed afterwards at my conduct; but as it has excited much observation, I must request your indulgence to insert a few lines in justification of myself. I have always considered it to be the duty of a chairman to act with impartiality and propriety, and not to introduce any toast at a public dinner in a clandestine manner. To prove that I had no such intention, the toasts were printed, with a translation for the information of the visitors, and distributed at the table at which I sat, although I believe they were only partially circulated at the other tables. All the friendly governments, with their respective sovereigns, were given in regular succession: Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Sicily, concluding with America. My situation was a public one, and it was not permitted for me to indulge a private opinion or feeling; strict impartiality and correct propriety demanded that I should propose, and not omit America, with whom we are in amity and friendship, placing that country on an equal footing with the rest. An American minister is here; we have one in America; a state of peace must therefore be supposed to exist; and it would have been preposterous in me, in the chair of so respectable an assembly, and in the presence of his majesty's ministers, to have decided whether the present state of the connections between the two countries was more or less friendly. Under these circumstances, I must confess that I feel neither doubt or difficulty in referring my conduct to the judgment of every dispassionate person.—To accusations of party motives of self interested meanness, I can oppose with confidence a long life passed under the eyes of many who were present, and I flatter myself, that its uniform tenor renders it not necessary for me to enter into any further defence.
I am, sir, Your most humble servant, FRANCIS BARING. Hill street, Aug. 11, 1808
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3.
Yesterday arrived the schr. Union, capt. Baker, from Liverpool—she sailed on the 11th of August and brings London accounts to the ninth, confirmatory of our former advices of the surrender of Dupont's army and the success of the patriots in Spain.
Also, arrived the ship America, Lelor, from Amsterdam; she sailed on the 18th of August, by permission of the Dutch Government, with Mr. Baker, charged with dispatches from Gen. Armstrong, our Minister at Paris, who had made repeated applications for a vessel to sail from France without effect. It will be recollected that this gentleman was the messenger from our government to France, by the St. Michael's. Nothing has transpired respecting the nature of these dispatches, but capt. Lelor and his passengers give no information that would induce a belief of any favorable change on the part of France, towards this country. On the contrary, they state, that previous to their leaving Amsterdam advices had been received of sixteen American vessels being condemned at Paris under the Decree of the 21st of Nov. 1806.
On the 11th of Sep. Capt. Lelor spoke the Jamaica frigate, bound from England to the West Indies—he was politely treated, and furnished with London papers to the 14th of August, containing further advices of the success of the Spanish patriots.
On the 17th, he was boarded by the frigate Eurydice, nine days from Lisbon, bound to Halifax, and informed by the boarding officers, that Gen. Junot, and the French army under his command, had surrendered at Lisbon to the English and Portuguese patriots, which event had terminated the power of Bonaparte in the kingdom of Portugal; and that the Russian fleet in the Tagus had surrendered to the British forces, and had sailed for England.
It was reported at Amsterdam, that Bonaparte was at the head of an army marching towards Austria.
October 4.
The negotiation at New York has failed—and the belligerent powers, have determined to carry on the war—in detachments, each power acting for itself; the chiefs have not appeared in these negotiations, the whole has been conducted by their adjutant generals. The anglo tory forces have determined to erect their standard with C. C. Pinckney and Rufus King, as their commanders—and their proclamation is not to be issued, until after the action with the Pennsylvania forces on the 11th Oct.—Aurora.
The Essex junta have made a declaration in favor of a separation of the union, and are laboring to impress the idea on the eastern people—by way of illustrating their veneration for the name and principles of Washington!—ib.
October 5.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE REGISTER.
Translated for the Register (Jackson's) from the letter of a Spanish Gentleman, formerly employed by the Government of Spain in the United States, to his friend in this city.
"Cádiz, Aug. 22, 1808.
"The French are beaten in every part of Spain, and are flying in every direction—God is on our side. There are upwards of thirty thousand French prisoners of war now in this city, among whom are several generals; five of their ships of the line and one frigate, also in our possession. The treacherous Tyrant will be compelled to restore our young monarch, Ferdinand the 7th, who will have the glory to give peace and freedom to Europe."
October 6.
As the Tories begin to be convinced that they may put on their night caps and go to sleep, we shall not imitate them in their rash exultation on the defection of the eastern states—Pennsylvania, ever resolved and united at a crisis, has already indicated what it will do on the 11th instant, and from all parts of the state we receive advices of the same tenor as we had in this focus of British corruption on Friday last. Notwithstanding the delusion which we regret to see, the mistaken friends of Mr. Monroe acting in Virginia, we can assure them that Mr. Madison will have every vote of this state; it is deplorable, that men of worth should separate themselves from their friends on a personal question; when such shadows as they pursue and rely on, are their only hope.
A magnanimous acquiescence, where public opinion is so decisively expressed, would be more consistent with the character both of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Clinton's friends; whereas, while these gentlemen stand with a sullen reserve, the rash and desperate persons who have clung to them, rather from interest than affection, are sowing the seeds of discord and suspicion, of doubt and detraction, among men who ought to be united on great occasions, like the present, at least by obligations more sacred than the ambition of office and power.
In Pennsylvania the confidence of the whigs may be at once determined by their good humor, and their moderation in controversy; we have scorned to traduce Mr. Monroe or Mr. Clinton; we have acknowledged them to be all good men; but as a preference or a choice between them must be made, the choice has fallen on that one, who it is believed will unite the suffrages of the nation, and ensure its best policy to be continued.—Aurora.
Extract from Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1808.
The ship Sophia, on her voyage from Holland, was forcibly carried into a British port, and there obliged to pay, besides port duties, duties on tonnage, and other expenses; having six pipes of gin on board, intended for consumption in the United States, was obliged to pay in the British port a tribute of eight pence per gallon for this gin, which he would not originally have brought, only that it was necessary to make some appearance of taking a cargo from Holland on

coming away. The gin is now on Gallows hill, where it will be in a few minutes committed to the flames, to purify our country from the contamination of tribute. The old spirit of 1775, in the case of the tea, is revived here, so that the disgrace of Boston is in some measure retrieved in Baltimore - where we are all ready to enter into any engagements, that the wisdom of our government may deem necessary, to resist the tyranny, or robbery, or the attempt of any foreign nation to enslave us.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 7.
MARYLAND ELECTIONS.
General Return for Maryland, as far as received.
FOR CONGRESS - Republicans. Messrs. Moore and McKim, from the district composed of Baltimore city and county, by a majority of more than 4300 votes. Mr. Montgomery, from the district composed of Harford, Cecil and Kent Counties, by a majority of about 700 votes. FOR ASSEMBLY - Republicans, all. From Baltimore - Messrs. Stewart and Bland, by majorities of about 2600 votes. From Baltimore county - Messrs. Stansbury, Harryman, Brown, and Randall, by majorities of about 2000 votes. From Annapolis city - Messrs. Muir and B. by a majority of 128 votes. From Cecil county - Messrs. Mitchell, Veasey, Porter and Hart, by average majorities of about 35 votes. From Kent county - Messrs. Ainger, Moffatt, Price and Welsh, by average majorities of 43 votes. From Harford county - four members; particulars from Harford not yet received. Mr. Montgomery, we are informed, has a majority of 600 votes for congress. (Evening Post.)
With feelings of inexpressible gladness, and sentiments of gratitude to Heaven, I sit down after the battle of Monday to sketch the result: and the result is the triumph of Democracy in Baltimore city and county, ... by a majority never surpassed if equalled. How could it be otherwise? The Tories provoked all our strength, and they felt our weight. Federalism is prostrate in this district - and, if the people of Maryland have been true to themselves and the principles of seventy six (as I think they have been) we have triumphed gloriously; throughout the state - Whig.
After the certainty of the county election was ascertained yesterday, a procession was formed at the Point, composed of the farmers of the county, and seamen, mechanics and merchants of the city and Point, together with other republican citizens. In the front was borne the plough on wheels, under the guidance of capt. Stansbury, one of the county members elect. This was followed by citizens of the precincts and county. To this succeeded a sch'r appropriately rigged, decorated and manned - on board of this vessel were the city candidates for assembly, and the congressional members elect of the district, with the proper officers. Citizens of every business and profession were in the procession. They were attended by martial music.
After moving through the different streets of the city they reached Hampstead hill about dusk, where they kindled a flame around six pipes of gin, on which had been paid tribute to Great Britain, accompanied by a discharge of 17 rounds of cannon.
Over the pipes of gin was suspended a canvas which bore the following inscription - "British orders of Council." The frame to which it was attached, somewhat resembled a gallows; the whole was consumed amid the patriotic shouts of thousands of our fellow citizens.
After this was accomplished, the procession, on returned by torch light to the city. When they arrived at South street opposite the residence of Mr. McKim, he addressed them as friends, fellow-citizens and Americans, thanked them for the honors conferred on him, gloried in the testimony they had given of their attachment to the principles for which the best blood of our country had been spilt, and was glad that they had not tarnished the lustre of the day. When three huzzas were given. The procession moved on a small distance for her, when the patriotic farmer, Stansbury, addressed the audience, with his usual warmth, was huzzaed and retired. The procession, as they passed Gen. Smith's residence, gave him three hearty cheers, returned to whence it started, and the multitude quietly dispersed. - American.
STAUNTON, October 5.
Adjourned Meeting.
At a meeting pursuant to adjournment, of between 400 and 500 of the citizens of Augusta county, on Thursday last, to take into consideration our present state of affairs, Gen. Robert Porterfield was called to the chair; the Address and Resolutions presented on the 17th ult. being read, on motion, that the same be adopted without a discussion, the question was negatived by a majority of two. A debate then took place. The Address and Resolutions were opposed by Mr. John Coalter, and advocated by Gen. S. Blackburn. Time not permitting the discussion which the nature of the subject was thought by a few to require, the meeting adjourned until the 4th Monday in November. - Censor.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen, from the subscriber, on the 23d September, a small light sorrel Mare, very truely male, and in good order, 8 or 9 years old, 4 feet 8 inches high, shod all round, roach mane and bob tail, paces, trots and canters well.
M. TURNER.
October 11th. 1808
TAKEN up, on my own land; a BAY HORSE, about fifteen or sixteen years old, - also, a ROAN MARE, about four years old, with a small blaze in her forehead, a scar on each side of her neck, which was occasioned by a yoke that was taken off her, neither docked nor branded. The owner is requested to come for them, pay charges and take them away.
ZACHARIAH GOODMAN.
Cumberland City. 28th July, 1808. W3t.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1808.
REPUBLICANS OF VIRGINIA!
In calling your attention to the first Monday in next November, when you will be required to give your votes for some discreet and proper persons , as electors to vote for a President and Vice President of the United States, we feel the most triumphant sensations. On that day, the genius of '76 most solemnly invites you to display your energy and patriotism. The destiny of the United States may possibly depend upon your virtue and unanimity. Our old foes, the federalists, have again appeared upon the field, under the recruiting system of the minority, and are conjointly determined to use every means, which ingenuity & intrigue can suggest, to destroy the ascendancy of the republican party. We rely with the most religious confidence in your strength, but we fear that you will consider the opposition as too weak and contemptible to require the whole force of republicanism. If you should give way to this apathetic opinion, the consequences may be of the most fatal character. The election of JAMES MADISON, the choice of the Republicans, is fixed and certain; but we wish, not only success, but victory, not only an ovation, but a TRIUMPH. We wish to shew to the world that the great cause of republicanism stands upon a base, that can never be undermined by foreign corruption, or inland apostasy. The republicans of Virginia are not only beloved by sister republican states, but they are feared and respected by those powers who wish to seduce and destroy. Let it not be said then, fellow-citizens, that you are languid in patriotism, or slow in duty. You have been hitherto considered as inflexible in virtue, and resistless in number. This is the character you have to support, and we can assure the republicans of the United States, that you will support it on the first Monday in November next.
The prominent advocates of Col. Monroe, profess to act upon the most pure and liberal principles. They likewise declare that their affection for the great republican cause, is perfectly undiminished. Here we are necessarily required to decide between professions and actions, theory and practice. Upon all former occasions, when the welfare of republicans has been at all involved, they have generally flocked around the common standard, and sacrificed their private feelings and personal predilections to the glory and success of their party. The decisions of a majority of the party, have been usually adopted and supported, and thus it is, that opposition has been vain, and our triumph complete. But how different now? Affection for men is more powerful than affection for principles. Obedience has taken the place of reason, and determination that of conviction. The ascendancy of the republican party seems to be a subject, no longer worthy of consideration.
An ambitious and adventurous set of men have seceded, and are determined, under the influence of the old motto, Cesar aut Nullus , to hazard every thing to the promotion of their wishes and aggrandizement.
They had rather be the "flaming ministers" of a bad cause, than the humble, honest advocates of a good one. To admit the most favorable construction for which the minority contend, is to say, that they do not differ from us upon principle, but merely upon casual and unimportant occurrences. They prefer one man and we another. This difference, however, may involve the ruin of the republican party - an event which they say they would never cease to deplore. If then they are sincere in these wishes and professions, ought they not to endeavor to avoid this serious catastrophe? They may ask how are they to do it? The reply is suggested by common sense. That they should honestly and impartially consult the rest of the party, to find out how the majority will act. We do not mean a sacrifice of principle, but we mean a sacrifice of private predilection, when we say, that they ought to unite with the majority of their party, in order to preserve its ascendancy, and to keep down the federal opposition. This is the way that we rose and flourished and became victorious, and without this way, we shall sink, decay and become perfectly impotent and powerless. United we stand, divided we fall. This is not only the great principle of parties, but of nations. If then, it is admitted as true, the enquiry presents itself, Who is wanting? And who is to blame? We emphatically say, the minority. There are many whom we believe, have actually apostatized, but there are others who deny it. They say that they are perfectly willing to acknowledge the merits, services and talents of Mr. Madison, but at the same time, they think that Mr. Monroe ought to be elected, in consequence of the critical and embarrassed state of the times. This argument we shall examine, before we conclude. To those men who say that they do not belong to the minority, but that they are still attached to the principles of the republican party, we will propound a few simple questions. That the ascendancy of republicans should be preserved, is admitted. And that the only way to do it, is by union,
cannot be denied. Who then are the destroyers of this necessary concert and harmony? We say, from our hearts, that you are. But why? Because you cannot deny, but that a great majority of the republicans in Virginia (we will not say the U. States, because one of the Monroe Committee has said, that it is impossible to know it,) are inflexibly in favor of Mr. Madison. And you, constituting a small proportion of society, are equally inflexible in favor of Mr. Monroe, which has an evident tendency to thwart the object of the republican majority. You also declare, that you have formed no alliance with the federalists, and that they are gaining ground. This, instead of increasing your perseverance, ought to be an additional inducement to change your course, and support, with all your might, the election of Mr. Madison. You find that the federalists confess that they cannot succeed in electing a candidate of their own description, and that they are willing to abandon their schemes for that purpose, in order to promote the election of Mr. Monroe. *That as they cannot get a federalist, they will unite with the minority to elect that man who is most congenial in his principles, and sympathetic in his wishes. Is not this fact apparent to the most careless observer, when it is universally seen, that the Monroe committee address, is republished and applauded in every federal paper? When we find that the very man, of all others, who has been most bitterly proscribed by the federalists, is now the very man whose election they espouse with so much warmth and intrigue; we are surely to conclude that he has gone over to them, or they have come over to him. Which of these deductions is most plausible? You deny any sort of alliance with them, and, therefore, we must suppose that he remains true to the text, and that there is no coalition in presidential electioneering schemes. You also deny, that the federalists concur with you in principle or design, and yet it is manifest to the world, that you are both pursuing the same course.
These denials, in contradiction to an undeniable fact, can have no other possible effect than to induce some suspicion as to the purity of your principles, and the patriotism of your views. You speak in the most exalted terms of the present illustrious man who is the president, and in the very next breath, you denounce Mr. Madison - and why? Because he is considered a part of the administration, and that he will pursue the same track which has been marked and measured by his predecessor. Wonderful inconsistency! And what is still more wonderful, is, that the very reason which you assign in favor of Mr. Monroe, is, of all others, the most powerful in favor of Mr. Madison, to wit: the critical and embarrassed state of the times . What produced this situation? You have already said foreign injustice. Mr. Monroe was the man sent to foreign courts to stop this foreign injustice. Did he succeed? No. Why? Because Great Britain hackneyed in treachery and injustice, and abandoned in honor and principle, would not accede to the demands of this country, founded upon a right derived from God, and hitherto sanctioned by the laws which have been held sacred in the society of nations, and even faithfully respected by many of the most uncivilized. You say that Mr. Monroe stands in high estimation at the foreign courts, thereby inducing us to infer that if he was elected, they would rescind their orders. How irrationally wild and quixotic is this conjecture! Mr. Monroe has been placed in that situation, where, if it was possible to avail himself of that advantage, he might have done it, with more propriety and effect than in any other whatsoever. Our respect for that gentleman induces us to believe that all the advantages resulting from his high estimation , in foreign courts, were used, and without the slightest effect. Is it to be supposed that Great Britain would retire from her "bad eminence" and bullying position, merely from courtesy and politeness, when all the powerful remonstrances of faith and justice have proved abortive, when the eloquence of her first orators in parliament has been wasted without effect, and when the serious and alarming insurrections of her manufacturers have only produced a system of legalized murder upon her half-famished subjects. Let it be remembered, fellow-citizens, that Mr. Monroe evinced every disposition, and used every argument to induce them to form an honorable treaty. Let it be remembered that his anxiety upon this subject urged him to accept a treaty, contrary to his instructions, and which he knew would not be ratified. And yet we are told that in consequence of his high estimation at the foreign courts, that he would be the most likely person to relieve us from our present critical and embarrassed situation . Under these circumstances, we cannot hesitate to pronounce, and we beg the attention of our readers, when we say, that Mr. Monroe ought not to be elected. No person can doubt but that great calculations are made in Great Britain upon the contest of parties in this country, and upon the unpopularity of the present administration.
They are waiting, we are told, until the
* Norfolk Ledger. The following enumeration of treaties will show that the European powers have hitherto admitted the great principle, that "free ships make free goods," which now they are denying and trampling under foot. The treaty between Denmark and France, of 1662, article 27.
France and Holland, of 1662, art. 24 & 36. England and Sweden 1667, art. 8. England and Holland 1674, art. 5 and 8. France and Holland 1697, art. 26 & 31. England and France 1713, art. 17. England and Russia 1766.
It would be unnecessarily tedious to enumerate all the treaties which have admitted this principle. The enumeration is not so directly necessary to the above enquiries, but it will serve to prove that the laws of nations and the faith of treaties are entirely subservient to power and interest, and if there is any truth in the opinions of the immortal Washington, that opinion of his is certainly true at this time, which says that we ought not to have treaties with any nation. We then, of course, must depend upon our own resources, and his opinion would sanction us in saying, that as we cannot enjoy our commerce with justice and honor, let us try to do without it.
next presidential election is over, before they will even think of repeating their decrees. What are we to infer from this? But that they expect more accommodating terms from any person who is elected in opposition to the principles of the present administration, which they consider as perfectly identified in Mr. Madison. If then Mr. Monroe were elected, they of course, would persevere in their high-toned exactions, and if they should meet with disappointment, they would feel exasperation added to obstinacy and injudice, and they of course would become more inexcusable. How then will the election of Mr. Monroe relieve us from our critical and embarrassed situation , unless he should comply with the requisitions of Great Britain, which, we presume, none of his friends will admit. If Mr. Monroe should be elected, what would be the impression upon the British cabinet? That the people were really dissatisfied with the administration, and were anxious to adopt that treaty which was formed by Mr. Monroe, and rejected by Mr. Jefferson. This impression would not merely be confined to Europe - we should be looked upon as a helpless and divided people by the world, and our national independence would become a proverb in burlesque. In this view of the subject, we repeat that the critical and embarrassed situation of the country requires the election of Mr. Madison.
His election will prove to the European courts that the people have a knowledge of their rights, and a firmness to maintain them. That the ascendancy of the republican party is still great and powerful, and that they have nothing to hope from distraction and division. When then, they shall find us manly and decided, and that their calculations upon their flattery and hypocrisy, which has been dignified into high estimation , are ridiculous and chimerical - they will begin to reflect seriously upon their situation, and what justice cannot do, perhaps want, may accomplish. They will be convinced that the people of this country are not to be duped by intrigue, nor bought by British gold. That the people of this country will never abandon their republican principles, and will never consent to tarnish the honor of their forefathers, or the sacred character of their nation. We again repeat that we conscientiously believe that the election of Mr. Monroe would have the effect of injuring our national character, of exciting hopes in the European cabinets, which, so long as they are hostile to the interests of America, will never be gratified, and that the consequent disappointment of their calculations, will inflame their resentment and redouble their injustice. It is therefore, evident to us that the high estimation of Mr. Monroe, instead of operating in his favor, is a serious and powerful argument against him.
But we are told that Mr. Madison wants firmness, and would be unable to conduct an army. This is precisely the same charge that was so loudly advanced by the federalists against Mr. Jefferson, and if we are not mistaken it was indignantly repelled by many of those very gentlemen, who are now using the same means to injure Mr. Madison. We presume that there is no more evidence to prove the want of firmness on the part of Mr. Madison, than there was to prove the same charge on the part of Mr. Jefferson.
Say what you will, gentlemen of the minority, to deny an actual alliance between yourselves, and the federalists, it must be admitted that there is a very suspicious similitude in your actions.
NATHANIEL POPE, Esq. of Hanover county, was on yesterday, elected by the Executive, Treasurer of this Commonwealth, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Gen. William Moseley. We understand the ballots were,
  First - For Nathaniel Pope, 4   Gen. Preston, 2   Gen. Minor, 2   No choice.   At the second ballot Gen. Minor was dropped.   Third - For N. Pope, 6   Gen. Preston, 2   Majority for Mr. Pope, 4 
The following article is extracted from the Baltimore North American , a distinguished federal paper.
"Mr. Madison's chance of election in Virginia, seems to be diminishing if we may judge by the renovated ardor of Mr. Monroe's party. The committee of correspondence, for promoting the success of the latter, has issued an address, which as distinctly paint the evils inseparable from the continuance in power of the ruling party, as the most glowing pen of a federalist could portray. We have thought it would be agreeable to our readers to peruse a part of this address. We have no design to promote Mr. Monroe's views or calculations; but we must not pass by the opportunity of confirming the validity of our principles, by shewing that they coincide with a diametrically opposite political section of the people."
Account of Flour, Butter, Lard, Pork and Beef inspected within the city of Baltimore, for the last Quarter ending on the 30th day of Sep. 1808.
  44,746 Barrels Wheat Flour, 919 Half Barrels, do.   31 Barrels Rye, do. 56 Kgs Butter,   115 ditto Lard, 916 Barrels Pork,   33 ditto Beef. 
JOHN HAGROVE, Reg.
A curious and interesting fact. A writer in the New-York Mercantile Advertiser, asserts that the severity of an succeeding winter may be known by examining the coats of an Oxen. Last summer their coats were very thin and the succeeding winter was extremely mild. This summer their coats were strong and thick, and therefore a sure indication that the next winter will be very severe.
"Eusebius" is again unavoidably and reluctantly postponed.
CIRCULAR.
RICHMOND, October 10, 1808.
Gentlemen; From some information that we have received, we are induced to believe, that the day of electing the Electors of the President and Vice President of the United States is unknown to many of the people. - We have therefore thought it best to resort to this public method of informing you and them, that the election takes place throughout this State on Monday, the 7th of November.
We must also request you, Gentlemen, to communicate this information to the citizens of your county, as generally as possible, by hand-bills circulated for this purpose. It is our object and wish to have as general a suffrage as possible, throughout Virginia, on this important occasion. We have no fears of the success of the Madison Ticket throughout this State or the United States. But it is best to guard against every possible contingency. The opponents of Mr. Madison will probably employ every exertion in behalf of his competitors. Not a vote of theirs will probably be lost.
It is, besides, peculiarly important, that the citizens of our sister states should have as distinct a sense as possible of the sentiments and dispositions of the people of Virginia.
We remain, gentlemen,
Respectfully,
Your Fellow-Citizens, WILLIAM FOUSHEE, Senr. PEYTON RANDOLPH, THOMAS RITCHIE, SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr.
(Messrs. Venable and Storr are absent from the City.)
To the Chairman and Corresponding Committee of the County of-----
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a servant named Benjamin Travers; about 5 feet 10 inches in height, of rather stout form, with large Whiskers; he has lost several of his front teeth, and is about fifty years of age. His wife lives on Mr. Younghusband's plantation, about four miles below Richmond, where he may probably be lurking. He has a variety of clothing. Any person who will find him and bring him to me at Mr. Pickett's, shall have the above reward.
J. CURRIE.
Richmond, Oct. 11th, 1808. (t.t.)
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond Packet, Capt. Le Fort,
14 Bales Coarse Woollens,
CONSISTING OF Kendal Cottons, Striped Blanketing, Plains, Kersay, 3-4 and 6-4 Clo's.
IN STORE,
34 hds. Molasses, 12 hds. Antigua Rum, 5 hds. Brown and 3 hds. Loaf Sugar, 15 Tierces Green Coffee, 4 pipes best Holland Gin, 10 qr. cas. Sney Wine, and 400 bag. Liverpool salt, of two bushels to the bag. For sale by GEORGE WATT.
Richmond Oct 11. 1808. -12-
The co-partnership of the subscribers, under the firm of
Darmstadt, Foster & Satchell,
Will be dissolved by mutual consent, on the 10th inst. All claims against the firm, will be paid upon application to John Foster and John Satchell, who are authorized to receive all debts due.
J. Darmstadt.
John Foster.
John Satchell.
Richmond, Oct 7, 1808. The Andison and Commission business will be continued in the same place, by the subscribers, under the firm of
Foster & Satchell.
John Foster.
John Satchell.
Who offer for sale, on liberal credit, 24 bales of coarse woollens, consisting of negro cottons, white and blue kersays, white, brown, olive and mixed duffles, blue sagathy, &c. Muscovado sugar in hds. and bbls brown Havana do. in boxes, green coffee in tierces and barrels, white do. in bags, old and new Antigua rum in hds. Northern rum in hogheads, London particular Madeira wine, 6 years old, country gin in barrels, salt in sacks, gun powder and imperial tea in small chests, young hyson tea in qrs. chests, rice in hds. and tierces, Liverpool ware in crates, patent shot, Spanish segars, Philadelphia soap and candles, &c.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF
GOODS,
Consisting of white and colored India goods, cambric, spotted, leno, mol mull and other muslins, cambric and muslin hdkfs, caps and tuckers, an assortment of ginghams, camel hair shawls, horse and gig whips, letter paper and London male silver watches. A pair of likely
Young Carriage Horses,
To be sold low for cash, or on a short credit. Richmond, Oct. 10, 1808. 3r
Notice.
THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorizing the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sep. 30, 1808
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of COL. AARON BURR, and others. - With a portrait by Mr. Meigs

TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next.  The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store For particulars, apply to WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808 (tf)
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company. Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808 (tf)
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavy timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands at good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on or exchange for other lands without improvements. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to Carter Wood, Mount Comfort, (tf) June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former price. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. (tf)
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS. MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808 (tf)
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808 (tf)
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Granland, where he intends carrying on the Book-binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent backs. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N.B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23. (tf)
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine high bred running horse  DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Bill Bux by Pantaloon. Also a FILLY, 3 years old, by Preakness, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor owns by Play or Pay is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. (tf)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Samuel Burks to secure the payment of a debt due from Brown, Rives & Company as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Newmarket in Nelson county, on Saturday the 22th day of October next, One Negro Man, Named David, a valuable Waterman. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned slave as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr. 21st Sept. 1808. (tf)
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that on the fourth day of the present month, an atrocious murder was committed in the county of Mecklenburg, by a certain John Daws, an inhabitant of the said county of Mecklenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, late of the same county; and that the said John Daws 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 deliver before some justice of the peace for the said county of Mecklenburg, the said John Daws, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. 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 aforesaid, the said John Daws, that such proceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed by law. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the L. S. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of August, 1808. Signed, Alexr. M c Rae.
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of John Gunn, are requested to have them adjusted as the law directs, and exhibited for settlement, on or before the twenty fifth day of December next, at which time a dividend will take place. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim which may come against said estate after that date. JOHN TURPIN, Adm r . September 22, 1808.
Five Dollars Reward. I WILL give the above reward for apprehending and securing in jail a NEGRO MAN named BILLY belonging to Mr. M. H. Owen of this county—he calls himself Billy White—he is supposed to be secreted by some of his acquaintances in town—he is a tall young negro & speaks and when spoken to—it is impossible to describe the clothing he took with him as he had a large stock of clothes. Job Greene. September 22, 1808.
GERMAN GOODS. The subscribers have for sale, a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, Placillas, Tickingburgs, Bed Tyke, Placillas, Damask Table Cloths, Brown Rolls, Fine Shirting Linen, Dantzic Rolls, Liquor Cases, Dowlas, Quart. pint & half pint Decanters, Rowan's Sheeting, Brown Holland, And a general assortment of LOOKING GLASSES. Bohn & Hubner. September 12, 1808. (tf)
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 improvement, new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer September 8, 1808. (tf)
I DO hereby request all those purchasers of the estate or effects of the late Patrick Ternan, of this city, deceased, and those persons who have on any other account given bonds, bills or notes payable to myself and John Pumphrey, as executors, or to the said John Pumphrey alone, as executor of the said Patrick Ternan, to make no payment of any such bond, bill or note, to either the said John Pumphrey or to his order, he the said John Pumphrey having suddenly departed from the usual place of his late residence, and now concealing himself so as to furnish just grounds to suspect and believe he intends fraudulently to convert, as far as he may be able, the debts due to the said Patrick Ternan's executors, to his own private use. JAMES TERNAN, one of the executors of Patrick Ternan, dec'd. Richmond, Sept. 26, 1808. (tf)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Josiah Cheatham to secure the payment of a sum of money to James Murphy & Company, as expressed in the said deed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in money, on the premises in the county of Nelson, on Friday the 28th day of October next, A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and ten acres; also five NEGROES, consisting of two men and three women, and the increase of the said females if any since the trust was executed; also seven head of Horses and eighteen head of Cattle—The land is situated on Hickory creek and adjoins the lands of Benjamin Harris, John Roberts, Samuel Perkins and John Farrer. We will convey such title as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Richard Clarke, } Trustees Shelton Crowhurst, } Nelson county, Sept. 21, 1808. (tf)
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Samuel Winfrey to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Rives, Murphy & Company, and James Murphy & Co. as expressed in the said deed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in money, on the premises, in the county of Buckingham, at the late dwelling of the said Samuel Winfrey, on Monday the thirty-first day of October next, the following Slaves & other Property, To wit—Peter, Daniel, Porter, Joe, Jenny, Aggy, Lucy, Isham, Archer, Spencer, Davy, Polly, Nancy, Maria, Louisa, Francis, Abram, Fleming, Gilbert, Sall, Rachel, Will, John, Lucy, Delphy, Robin, Lewis, Thomas & Hezekiah—also ten head of Horses, thirty head of Cattle, the stock of Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. conveyed in said deed. We will convey such title to the above mentioned property as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Jesse Higginbotham, } Trustees Robert Moore, } Nelson county, 21st Sept. 1808. (tf)
Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office. Sept. 26, 1808. (tf)
Notice. THE subscriber will petition the General Assembly of Virginia, at its next session, to complete to him the commonwealth's right in the following half acre lots in the city of Richmond known and distinguished in the ancient plan of the town of Richmond, by the numbers 63, 64, 65, 66, 77, 88, 102. John Seabrook. Hanover, Sept. 15, 1808. (tf)
A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and seventy-nine and three-quarter acres—also the following PROPERTY, viz: three head of Horses, twenty-eight head of Hogs, seven head of Cattle and their increase since the conveyance, and one Feather Bed and Furniture. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned land and property as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr. 21st Sept. 1808. (tf)
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF A. BURR, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale. Sep. 27. (tf)
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that the slaves Bill and Issa, under sentence of death for felony, but reprieved and sold to Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the limits of the United States, according to the directions of the act of assembly in such case made and provided, have escaped from the said Richard Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and contrary to law, are now going at large, endeavoring to evade the mild punishment which has been inflicted and is so justly due to their crimes; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of twenty-five dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend either of the said slaves, Bill & Issa, & deliver them at the penitentiary building in this city, in addition to all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in conducting the said slaves, or either of them, to that place. 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 convey to the said penitentiary building, the slaves aforesaid. Given under my hand, with the seal of the L. S. the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23rd day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex r M c Rae.
10 Dollars Reward. Bill, late the property of Richard Smith of the county of Norfolk, was condemned by the court of said county, for felony. He is about 6 feet high, raw, bony make, of a yellowish black complexion, a very sleepy, sullen countenance, one of his hands, believed to be his left and wrist, much scarred from a burn (the back of his hand) his back very much scarred from being often whipped, and above his left ear several scars which were made by strokes from a stick. Isaac, late the property of Samuel Fuqua of the county of Pittsylvania, was condemned by the court of the said county for felony. He is about 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, black complexion, of a thick make down, sly look, mild speech, and when spoken to, is apt to put his hand up to his jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he speaks, he also had as well as is rec d at this time, a scar on his right jaw & one above one of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out, a sharp chin and stock for ward, and when standing, stood much becking his knees and was somewhat knock-kneed, and his eyes inclined to be of a reddish cast, viz the part that is common to be white. Benjamin Radford. Buckingham County, Sep. 25th 1808. (tf)
Will be for Rent THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN  The White Chimnies, In Caroline county, situate on the main stage road. Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Boshier in Richmond. July 27, 1808. (tf)
NOW IN THE PRESS,  The Virginian Orator, BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF Patriotic Poems, Oration and Dramatic Scenes, Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American. Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. (tf)
At a Court of Quarterly Session, held for Fluvanna county, the 22nd day of August, 1808 Abraham Shepherd, Plaintiff. AGAINST Allen Bernard and Joshua Bartley, Defendants. THE defendant Joshua Bartley, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Bartley, do appear here on the first day of November term next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, John Timberlake, C. C.
James River Low Grounds TO LEASE. ON the fifth day of November next, will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, a Lease from 5 to 6 years, on that valuable tenement, on James River, being part of the subscriber's estate, in the county of Amherst known by the name of Bolling's Creek Tenement, and containing about 160 acres of extremely fertile low grounds—distant about 3 miles from Lynchburg, and from 2 to 3 of the Oxford Iron Works and Maj. Lewis's manufacturing mill. The terms of the lease will be made known on the day. L. Bolling Sept. 26, 1808. (tf)
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the gross, dozen or single,  The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1809: Being the first after Bissextille or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia. Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * * * A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers. By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that William Mathews, late of the county of Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the district composed of the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Bath, for manslaughter, committed on the body of an negro girl named Hannah (the property of the said William Mathews) has 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 one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend & convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta the said William Mathews, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby 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 said county of Augusta, the said William Mathews. Given under my hand, with the seal of the L. S. commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex r M c Rae.
Tract of Land, containing one hundred acres, lying on each side of the turnpike road, about 9 miles from the Town of Manchester, and known by the name of SALLE'S HILL, on which there is supposed to be coal; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to meet the intention of said trust deed, and costs of said sale. Beverly C. Stannard, } Trustee Archibald Woodbridge, } Chesterfield, Oct. 4th 1808. (tf)
UNAWAY from the subscriber, living in Buckingham county, on the 20th August, 1808, a negro man by the name of JOEL; he is about 40 years of age 5 feet 6 7 or 8 inches high, his make is in proportion to his height, he is of a yellow complexion, rather inclined to have a Roman nose, which is uncommonly low between the eyes; has a large scar on one of his insteps, I am rather inclined to think it is on the outer side of the left foot. He was raised by Capt. John Conch, in Buckingham county, and was given by him to John Patterson of the same county. He is supposed to be lurking about one of their plantations, or to have attempted to pass with a free pass to some of the northern states, as he has attempted to pass by the name of Joseph Smith. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me in Buckingham county, Virginia, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others, are forewarned carrying him off, or harboring him at their peril. Benjamin Radford. Buckingham County, Sep. 25th 1808. (tf)
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Archibald Bryce & Co. WAS, on the first day of this month, dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to Archibald Bryce, sen. dec. or Archibald Bryce, sen. and Archibald Bryce, jun. trading under the firm of Archibald Bryce & Co. for dealings at the store in Goochland, kept by Archibald Bryce, from the 1st day of September, 1791, to this present date, are to pay their respective balances to Archibald Bryce, sen. co-partner, who alone, is authorised to receive the same and grant discharges, and those to whom the concern is indebted, will apply to him for settlement. ARCH'D. BRYCE, Surviving co-partner. JOHN BRYCE, Administrator of ARCHIBALD BRYCE, Sen. It is hardly necessary to remind those whose accounts have been some time due, of the necessity of making speedy payment, to enable me to close the concern of Archibald Bryce & Co. ARCHIBALD BRYCE. The business of the store will be continued and carried on by  John R. D. Payne & Co. Goochland county, Sept. 2d, 1808. (tf)
THE SUBSCRIBER Informs his friends and the public in general, that he intends carrying on the  Taylor's Business, On the Cross Street, opposite the Bell Tavern, and hopes by his strict attention and punctuality, to merit a continuance of their patronage. Ph. Courtney. (tf)
TO RENT,  A Convenient House For a family, with a large garden, well inclosed, on the church hill. Apply to Ph. Courtney. September 12, 1808. (tf)
Louisa County Court, August 8th, 1808 William Ragland, Lucy Ragland, Thomas Ponder and Sarah his wife, late Sarah Ragland, Thomas B. Watkins and Ann his wife, late Ann Ragland, John Graves and Mary his wife, late Mary Ragland, James Michie and Henrietta his wife, late Henrietta Ragland, and Nicholas I. Poindexter and Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Ragland, Plaintiffs AGAINST Samuel Overton, jun. adm r , with the will annexed of Samuel Ragland, dec. William Cooke, James Nelson, James Michie, William G. Poindexter, executor of Warner H. Broadus, deceased, Overton Harris, Edward Ragland, Elizabeth Lawrence, adm r of William Lawrence, dec. Thomas Holaday, Thornton Gibson, Nicholas Meriwether, and Barnett Moore and James Michie, adm r of his son non with the will annexed of Samuel Ragland, dec. John Michie, William Cooke and Ludlow Branham, Defendants. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the order of publication made in this cause, has been duly published against the defendants, Samuel Overton, jun. adm r &c. Edward Ragland, Nicholas Meriwether and Barnett Moore, and they failing to appear and file their answers and give security according to law, the prayer of the bill is taken for confessed, as to them, and the matter thereof is decreed accordingly; and by consent of the other defendants, this cause is referred to the master commissioner, to audit, state and settle the accounts of Samuel Overton, jun. as adm r of Samuel Ragland, deceased, and make report thereof to court, in order to a final decree. A copy—Teste, John Poindexter, C. C.
John Poindexter, C. C. BY virtue of the above decree, I shall proceed, on the 30th of September next, at Louisa courthouse, to comply with the contents of this decree, at which time the parties may attend if they please. Henry Lawrence, M. C. August 26th, 1808. (tf)
Blank Notes AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office. John Timberlake, C. C.
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds—For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to William Du-Val. Buckingham, January 20, 1808. (tf)
Royster & Bohannan, Have For Sale, at their Store near the Market Bridge, Richmond,  A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Groceries, AMONG WHICH ARE Brown Sugar in hds & bbls, Whiskey by the bbl or tierce Loaf Sugar, in do, French Brandy Best Green Coffee, Salt by the Sack Imperial, and A quantity of excellent Young Hyson TEAS, Lard by the firkin Chocolate, by the box, A large assortment of Pimento, Iron Castings, every description Pepper, An assortment of Stone Ginger, Ware Rice, Queen's Ware Mustard, Soap and Candles by W. I. Rum, box Jamaica do, Leiper's Snuff N. England do, Writing Paper Molasses by bhd, Wrapping do Sherry and Malaga, Decanters Wine, Tumblers Holland and Country, Wine Glasses Gin, Leading Lines Spanish Segars by box or retail, Bed Cords, &c &c &c Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate—which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved paper in town. It is earnestly requested that those who have long standing accounts, will settle them immediately, as no longer indulgence can be given. 17 June, 1808. (tf)
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