Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-02-14 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1035.]
RICHMOND—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single]
Richmond Price Current.
   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 4 00 cash   WHEAT, new, 0 83 do   FLOUR, superfine, new, 5 50 do   FLOUR, fine, 5 00 do   CORN, 2 25 do   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 230 00 do   Iron, 110 00 do   Bacon, 09 do   Whiskey, 44 do  
PATENT MEDICINES,
FOR SALE At S. Pleasants' Book Store.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more de- liberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the ef- ficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HAN- NAH LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Print- ing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanlon, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moltner, and of other distinguished and respectable charac- ters. The following cases, of more recent occur- rence, are now respectfully submitted.
SINGULAR OCCURRENCES.
THE wife of Mr. Wm. Stillwell, mer- chant, Water street, New-York, had been in a poor state of health for several years past, and was often confined to her cham- ber by indisposition: her symptoms were various, though generally attended with great debility; sometimes they were sup- posed to indicate dropsy, at others a dis- ease of the liver. Having suffered a ve- ry severe attack, without obtaining any relief from her physician, and almost des- pairing of recovery, she was induced to make trial of Hamilton's Worm Destroy- ing Lozenges; having heard of their per- forming cures in several complaints that could not be accounted for. Two doses were taken, which brought away a large worm, nearly half a yard in length, and a great quantity of matter evidently pie- ces of worms, &c. On taking the third or fourth dose, an entire animal shaped like a crab, was expelled: its parts were examined with the aid of a microscope, when the claws, feet, &c. appeared per- fectly formed; different in but few res- pects from the common crab. Mrs. Stillwell began from that time to recover her health;—three months have since el- apsed, and she has been free from her former complaints, and has acquired a degree of health and strength which for years before she had been a stranger to. She being free to extend the knowledge of a medicine from which so much bene- fit has been received, has authorised Mrs. Lee, the present proprietor, to state these particulars for the good of others. New-York, June 5, 1807.
Philadelphia, May 22, 1806.
TO H. LEE.
Having in a most singular manner, ex- perienced in my family the astonishing efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, prepared by the late Mr. Lee, I feel it my duty to add the following cu- rious case to the list of remarkable cures performed by that celebrated medicine. My daughter at the age of 17 months was taken ill with those symptoms which are supposed to denote worms: after ha- ving tried a number of things, which are said to be good in such cases, without any benefit, we had the attendance of a respectable physician; but she still con- tinued to decline in health, and at the end of six months became so weak that she could not walk, nor keep food on her sto- mach, it was so extremely disordered. At this interesting period, one of our neighbours recommended your Lozen- ges so earnestly, we were induced to send to Mr. Birch's for a box of them; on her taking the third dose, according to the printed directions, there came from her a living animal about three quarters of an inch long and of a most frightful appearance, being very white, with a great number of legs, and something which resembled wings, by which it ap- peared to spring; and which it did re- peatedly, to our great surprise, about the same distance that a small toad can hop on the ground. Its form was altogether unknown to every person who saw it. It lived in water about 18 hours. We after- wards put it in spirits, and it is now in the possession of Dr. Bleight of this city. The child grew better from that day; in a very short period began to walk again, and is now in perfect health.
Yours, &c. Wm. BRADLEY, Callowhill street, between 8th and 9th sts.
Any person may be satisfied of the ac- curacy and authenticity of this singular occurrence, by making enquiry in the neighbourhood: many of the neighbors saw the creature alive, and are well ac- quainted with the above particular.
W. B.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums— itching in the nose and about the seat— convulsions and epileptic fits and some- times privation of speech—starting and
grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite; sometimes loathing food and sometimes voracious; purging, with slimy and foetid stools; Vomiting; Large and hard belly; Pains and sickness at the stomach; Pains in the head and thighs, with howness of spirits; Slow fever, with small and irregular pulse; A dry cough; Excessive thirst; Sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate re- course to
HAMILTON'S
WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given occasion- ally during the warm season, will effect- ually prevent, the "vomiting and purging of children," a dreadful disorder which, annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing ap- pearance and an agreeable taste.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Ma- lignant Fevers is recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approach- ing Consumptions.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with
The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect of natural weakness or of acci- dent, speedily removing inflammations, defluxi- ons of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fe- vers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY, COMMENCES DRAWING IN THE CITY OF NEW-YORK IN APRIL NEXT.
THE HIGHEST PRIZES ARE: 1 prize of 30,000 Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 Dollars. 2 prizes of 10,000 Dollars. 2 prizes of 5,000 Dollars, &c. &c. &c.
TICKETS & SHARES for sale at eight and a half dollars each at G. & R. WAITE'S truly fortunate Offices in New York, where was sold in the last New York Lottery the three highest prizes.—Distant adventurers by inclosing the cash, may have tickets and shares forwarded with punctuality and dis- patch. During the drawing G. & R. Waite will send their weekly prize list to the prin- ter of this paper.
NOTICE.
HAVING become involved in a debt by the purchase of a tract of land a short time be- fore the commencement of the embargo, I will sell the land purchased, on moderate terms, if I can procure one half of the purchase money in cash, and satisfactory security for the balance in twelve months. I should be glad also to sell the land on which I live adjoining the other, on the same terms. It lies about four miles from Amelia court house between Flat creek and Nibbs creek in a healthy situation, with a convenient dwelling house on it just built, two story high, and commodious barns and tobacco houses. The two tracts together contain about 900 acres; one half is supposed to be in woods with a good deal of excellent Tobacco land.— There are several fresh fields well adapted to the cultivation of corn, wheat, &c. The land is so situated that it will admit of two settle- ments. It is thought useless to say more as those inclined to purchase will wish to judge for themselves.
JOHN G. JEFFERSON Amelia, Feb. 8, 1809. 3w.
IN COUNCIL, February 1st, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive on Wednesday next, for the purchase of two
Negro Men Slaves,
now under condemnation confined in the Penitentiary, reprieved for sale and trans- portation.
DANIEL L. HYLTÓN, C. C.
AMERICAN
Military Library,
OR REPOSITORY OF MODERN TACTICS.
*** Ten Nos. of the above work are re- ceived and ready for delivery at this office.
(By Authority.)
An ACT authorising the President of the United States to employ an additional number of revenue cutters.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby empowered to procure so many revenue cutters, not exceeding twelve, as may be necessary for the public service, the expense whereof shall be paid out of the product of the duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the U- nited States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. January 6, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An ACT authorising the payment of cer- tain pensions by the Secretary of War at the seat of government.
BE it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled, That every pension or arrearage of pension that shall be due on the third day of March one thousand eight hundred and nine, or that may hereafter become due to any officer, or soldier residing in either of the U. States or the territories thereof, in which there has not been appointed an agent for the payment of pensions, shall be paid at the seat of the government of the United States, by the Secretary for the War De- partment, and the name of the pensioner shall, on his application to the Secretary at War, be transferred from the books of the state in which it was originally en- tered to a register to be opened for that purpose at the War Office of the United States.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. January 7, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An ACT for the relief of Andrew Joseph Villard.
BE it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Andrew Joseph Villard, the sum of one hundred dollars, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise ap- propriated, for his extra services and ex- pence in the making of a most heavy can- non for batteries, on a new construction for the use and benefit of the United States.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. January 4, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An ACT to alter the time for the next meeting of Congress.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, That after the adjournment of the present ses- sion, the next meeting of congress shall be on the fourth Monday of May next.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. January 30, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An ACT authorising the employment of an additional naval force.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in ad- dition to the frigates now employed in ac- tual service, there be fitted out, officered and manned, as soon as may be, the four following frigates, to wit: the United States, Essex, John Adams, and Presi- dent; and moreover, the president of U- States is hereby authorised & empowered to equip, man and employ in actual service so many of the public armed vessels, now laid up in ordinary, and gun boats, as in his judgment the public service may require; and to cause the frigates, and other armed vessels, when prepared for actual service, respectively, to be sta- tioned at such ports and places on the sea coast as he may deem most expedient, or to cruise on any part of the coast of the United States or the territories there- of.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of carrying the foregoing provisions into immediate effect the pre- sident of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized and empowered in ad- dition to the number of petty officers, a- ble seamen, ordinary seamen and boys,
at present authorized by law, to appoint and cause to be engaged and employed as soon as may be, three hundred midship- men, three thousand six hundred able sea- men, ordinary seamen and boys, who shall be engaged to serve for a period not ex- ceeding two years; but the president may discharge the same sooner, if in his judg- ment the same may be dispensed with.— And to satisfy the necessary expenditure to be incurred therein, a sum not exceed- ing four hundred thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, and shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN MILLEDGE, President of the senate pro-tempore. January 31, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
An act for the relief of Edmund Beamon.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Edmund Beamon, now imprisoned in the state of Connecticut, shall be and hereby is released and discharged from all claim and demand of the United States to a cer- tain judgment for a penalty of four hun- dred dollars, recovered, with costs, at their suit, before the district court for the dis- trict of Connecticut, holden at New Ha- ven; in the month of August, eighteen hundred and six; saving and reserving, nevertheless, the right and interest, if any there be, which belongs to any other per- son.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. IN. MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. FEBRUARY 1, 1809. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 7, 1809.
Mr. Macon presented the petition of a number of inhabitants of Washington coun- ty, Mississippi territory, praying for an ex- tension of the right of pre-emption, and for the free navigation of the Mobile, for which they now pay the Spanish government a duty of 12 per cent on their produce.— The first part of the memorial was refer- red to the committee of Public Lands, and the latter part to the Secretary of State.
Mr. Poindexter also presented a petition of sundry inhabitants praying for an ex- tension of the right of pre-emption.—Re- ferred.
Mr. Southard presented the petition of the Jersey company, praying that the town of Jersey may be erected into a port of entry.—Referred.
REPEAL OF EMBARGO, &c. The House resolved itself into a com- mittee of the whole 53 to 51, Mr. Macon in the chair, on the resolutions on the subject of the state of our foreign relations.
Mr. Randolph's amendment yet under consideration. Messrs. Sloan, Cook, and Lyon advocated the amendment.
The question was taken on striking out so much of Mr. Nicholas's resolution as relates to issuing letters of marque and re- prisal; there were
  For striking out  57    Against it  39  
Majority 16
So that the next question is on inserting the substitute offered by Mr. Randolph; on whose motion the committee now rose, 56 to 37, and obtained leave to sit again— Ayes 57.
Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Agreeably to the order of the house yes- terday, they proceeded, in conjunction with the senate, to an examination of the electo- ral votes for president and vice president of the U. States.
Previously to the entry of the senate, Mr. Randolph wished to know who was to pre- side during the meeting of the two houses? —Whether the president of the senate or the speaker of this house? He never could consent to surrender the right of the house by having the chair given up merely be- cause the senate were to attend here to wit- ness the counting of the votes.
The words of the constitution on the sub- ject are as follows—"The president of the senate shall in the presence of the senate and house of representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted."
After some conversation on the subject, Mr. Nicholas moved that a message be sent to the senate to inform them that this house is now ready to attend them in o- pening the certificates, and counting the votes of president and vice president of the United States, in pursuance of the re- solutions of the two houses of congress of the 7th inst. and that the Clerk of the house do go with the said message.
Mr. Davenport was in favor of the motion.
Mr. Randolph observed that some sort of courtesy was due to the senate by the
house, but he was not willing to pay it to the sacrifice of the rights of the house. To some gentlemen it might appear to be unimportant, but it was not so in his view of the subject. He wished it not to be en- tered on the journal of the senate as a right which they possessed. In every thing that related to the privileges of the house, he would stickle for the ninth part of a hair. It was well known that encroachments, inch by inch, had been made on legislative privileges in Great Britain, until they be- came nearly extinct. These impercepti- ble encroachments may, one by one, even- tually deprive the house of its rights and dignity; because power begets power as money begets money. As one body relax- es, so the other may and does frequently encroach. The president of the senate is to count the votes; that is not thence im- plied, necessarily, that he is to preside at the sitting of the two houses in this hall. If he comes into this house he shall come here on courtesy; he shall not assume your chair as a matter of right, but he may be invited to it as a matter of favor. A committee ought to be appointed to an- nounce to him as a matter of courtesy, (if he is to preside) that it is the will of this house to invite him to preside. He would squabble forever, before he would yield an inch of the privileges of the representa- tives of the people.
Mr. Smith remarked, that as the two houses would be in convention, and as the constitution assigned the duty of counting the votes to the president of the senate, it was to be presumed that that officer was expected to preside; and the speaker of this house could be considered in no other grade during the counting than any other member of the house.
Mr. Macon observed that he had under- stood that Mr. Adams, when Vice-Presi- dent, presided at counting of the votes pre- vious to his election to the presidential chair. He never knew before that there was a doubt as to its propriety.
Mr. Lyon wanted to know what was to be done if there should be a proposition to make by any member of this house; could that proposition be made to a gentleman who was not its speaker? If this house were to go to the senate on such an occasion, they would go as spectators; and, consequently, the person who usually presided in the house where they convened ought to pre- side in such a case. He thought the spea- ker the most suitable character to preside in this case.
The question being taken on Mr. Nicho- las's motion, there were 98 in the affirma- tive.
Mr. Randolph now moved that the se- nate be informed of the above resolution; al- so, that the house are ready to receive them, and that the president of the senate will please to take the speaker's seat for the purpose of counting the votes for pre- sident and vice president. This resolution was carried, and it was ordered that the clerk of the house go with the said mes- sage.
On the proposition of Mr. Van Dyke it was determined that on the entry of the senate the members would receive that bo- dy standing and uncovered.
At about half past 12 the senate entered the chamber, preceded by their president pro tempore, (Mr. Milledge of Georgia) who, having taken the chair of the speak- er, and the members of the senate taking the chairs assigned for them on the south east side of the chamber, the tellers took seats in front of the chair.
On behalf of the Senate Gen. S. Smith, and on behalf of the house, Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Van Dyke.
Then the president of the senate began to open the packets from the several elect- oral colleges, commencing at New Hamp- shire and proceeding southward. General Smith read the several returns and vouch- ers from the states, and the duplicates were examined by the tellers on the part of the house, the announcement of the votes being made by General Smith, which was repeated by the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house — representatives. The tellers after having counted the re- turns made by the several states agreea- bly to the constitution, reported to the pre- sident, who announced the same to the two houses as follows:
"From a report of the tellers for count- ing the votes given in for president and vice president of the United States they appear as follows:
"He then read the returns of the several states as by a formal list appeared. [A list precisely similar has already been published in the Argus.] After which he said—
"The whole number of votes being 176, 88 of which are a majority.
"For PRESIDENT OF THE UNI- TED STATES, JAMES MADISON, of Virginia, has 123 votes, which being a ma- jority of all the votes of the respective states, I therefore declare that the said JAMES MADISON IS ELECTED PRE- SIDENT OF THE U. S. for four years, commencing on the fourth of March next. And that GEORGE CLINTON, of New York, having 118 votes, being a majority of all the votes of the respective states, I therefore declare that the said GEO. CLINTON IS ELECTED VICE PRE- SIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES for four years, commencing on the fourth day of March next."
The senate immediately rose and retired in the same order in which they en- tered.
After the senate had retired Mr. J. G. Jackson proposed a resolution, to prevent intercourse, &c. with nations having in force edicts restrictive of the lawful com-

were of the U. States. This occasioned considerable conversation, and was opposed chiefly on the ground of a similar proposition being in the possession of a committee of the whole house. Finally Mr. Jackson withdrew it; and the house adjourned.
Tuesday, February, 9.
ELECTORAL VOTE.
Mr. Macon moved to amend the journal of yesterday's proceedings, by inserting the letter of Mr. Walton, the elector from the state of Kentucky, who did not attend to give his vote, stating the reason thereof. He stated his object to be to state on the journal the reason why one vote was deficient from the state of Kentucky, that it might serve as a precedent on similar occasions. For, if hereafter, in consequence of the sickness or inability to attend of any one or more electors, there should be a tie between any two candidates for the Presidency, it would be made a matter of question whether their votes, although unable to attend at the time, ought not to be counted.
Some discussion took place on this point, it being contended by some gentlemen, that the House had no concern with the cause why any vote was not received, but merely to count those which came to hand. And that if it was intended to fix a precedent to govern future proceedings on this subject, it ought to be done with great deliberation.
Mr. Macon's motion was negatived, Ayes 20.
NON INTERCOURSE.
Mr. Taylor said it would be recollected that in the course of the public business of this session, a resolution reported by a committee on our foreign relations arising out of a motion of a member from N. Carolina, for the purpose of interdicting commercial intercourse with such belligerents as had in force decrees or edicts against the lawful commerce of the U. States had been agreed to and referred to the same committee, who had reported a bill for non intercourse. This bill in fact however comprised but one half of the whole subject embraced by the words "non intercourse." The bill as reported to this House provided for the non importation of the goods, wares and merchandise, the growth and manufacture of these particular countries. That (said he) may be readily accounted for from the circumstance that the House was then actually engaged in passing a law for the enforcement of the embargo, the committee therefore having only in view the other part of the question, so as to complete a non intercourse. After that bill was reported, a gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Rhea) in order that the whole might be incorporated into one, offered a resolution for that purpose. I did think it unnecessary at that time; but as the course of business seems to look towards a repeal of the embargo, in order that the whole subject of non intercourse may be incorporated in the bill before the House, I move that the committee of the whole be discharged from the consideration of the bill, and that it may be referred to a committee, in order that it may be made in fact what the title imports it to be, completely a bill for non intercourse between this country and those nations having in force decrees affecting our neutral rights.
The committee of the whole was discharged from the further consideration of the bill, Ayes 72.
A motion having been made that this bill be referred to the committee of the whole on Mr. Nicholas's resolution, was negatived, 56 to 43.
It was then moved to refer the bill to the committee who reported it, and carried, 61 to 41.
Much desultory debate took place on these motions, in which Messrs. Sloan D. R. Williams, Uphaam, Macon, Dana, Eppes Taylor, Nicholas, Van Horn and Smith partook.
Mr. W. Alston moved that the committee which now has under consideration the resolutions offered by Messrs. Nicholas, Bacon and Durrell be discharged from the further consideration of them and that they be referred to the same committee to whom the non-intercourse bill was just referred.
Mr. Dawson seconded the motion, and Messrs. Smith, Love, Holland, and Rhea supported it, and Messrs. Dana, Randolph, Minor, Gardener and Macon opposed it.
The question was taken on discharging the committee from the further consideration of them at half past 5 o'clock Yeas—65—Nays 55.
(To be continued.)
SENATE—Feb. 7.
Mr. Smith of Maryland, from the joint committee appointed on the subject, reported the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Representatives on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock; that one person be appointed a Teller on the part of the Senate, to make a list of the votes as they shall be declared; that the result shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall announce the state of the vote, and the persons elected, to the two Houses assembled as aforesaid, which shall be deemed a declaration of the persons elected.
Ordered, That Mr. Smith be appointed Teller on the part of the Senate.
[The resolution has been substantially agreed to by the House of Representatives, and Messrs. Nicholas and Vandike, appointed Tellers on their part.]
The bill to incorporate a company for opening the canal in the city of Washington, was ordered to a third reading.
ALBANY, (N. Y.) Feb. 3.
THE VOICE OF CONFIDENCE, OF HONOR AND OF PATRIOTISM; AND THE GENUINE SPIRIT OF SEVENTY-SIX!
At a time like the present, when the thunder of foreign hostility is ready to break and spread its fury upon our shores, and when the spirit of domestic dissension threatens our country with the most serious of internal calamities, we derive the highest gratification in contemplating the firm and dignified stand which the legislature of this state is determined to maintain, in defence of our national rights and sovereignty, and the union of the states, of which the federal constitution is the pledge and the guarantee.
As a proof that this noble and patriotic spirit animates the bosoms of our legislators, we have only to call the attention of our readers to the following firm, spirited & dignified resolutions, which were moved in the Senate on Tuesday by Mr. De Witt Clinton. They were introduced by a speech of some length, in which Mr. Clinton portrayed the situation of our affairs; and with his usual energy and eloquence of style, enforced the necessity of union, and of confidence in the constituted authorities, to save the country from the worst of calamities. On the final question, to the lasting honor of the senate, they passed unanimously, and were sent to the other house for concurrence. There, we have to lament, that they met with opposition; such are the miserable prejudices which party-spirit engenders. But they will nevertheless pass by a large and decided majority, and thus carry to the world the firm determination of the state of New-York to adhere to the Union of the States, and at every sacrifice to maintain their Sovereignty and Independence against the base aggressions of the tyrants of Europe.
In our next we shall give a sketch of Mr. Clinton's Speech substantially correct, though not by any means equal to the original.
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
IN SENATE—Jan. 31st, 1809.
Whereas the unjust and multiplied aggressions of the belligerent nations upon our national rights; their obstinate refusal to render justice and to listen to the most fair, friendly, impartial and pacific overtures, and their unrelenting perseverance in a system of violence, rapacity and insult, have reduced; the peculiar and incumbent duty of good citizens, attached to the rights and honor of their country, to bury in oblivion all internal differences, and to rally round the standard of the government in opposition to the unjust pretensions and atrocious outrages of foreign powers. And whereas, in defiance of every dictate of patriotism and every consideration of duty, the most unremitting and reprehensible attempts are making, with uncommon industry and malignity, and by every art of misrepresentation, to enfeeble and destroy the exertions of the general government in vindicating our national rights and honor, by endeavoring to alienate the affections of the people, by opposing the authority of the laws, and by menacing a dismemberment of the union; and the legislature, deeming it an indispensable obligation, at this critical and eventful period, to discountenance these daring and factious proceedings, and to bear testimony against the insolent encroachments of foreign nations, and being fully satisfied that the conduct of the national government has been calculated to secure the resources, to preserve the peace, to maintain the honor, and to promote the interest of this country.
Therefore (if the honorable the assembly concur herein)
Resolved, That we repose full confidence in the wisdom, patriotism and integrity of the national administration; and that we will, at every hazard, and to the full extent of our faculties, support them against the unjust attempts of foreign powers—and if a state of peace shall be no longer a state of honor, and a continuance of aggression shall render an appeal to the sword inevitable, we pledge our lives and our fortunes in defence of the just rights of our injured country.
Resolved, That we consider the union of the states as the palladium of our national safety, the guarantee of our national prosperity, and the pledge of our national glory; and that every attempt to violate or sever the ties which bind the confederated states together, ought to receive the most pointed reprobation, and the most decided abhorrence. And we earnestly exhort the good citizens of this state to be vigilant & active in discountenancing and suppressing all combinations and attempts to evade and violate the laws, to detract from the authority of the government, and to impair the stability of the union; and we solemnly conjure them, by the sacred principles of liberty and patriotism, to prepare themselves for the crisis which is probably approaching, and to be ready to co-operate with each other, and with the constituted authorities, in resisting and repelling the audacious aggressions of foreign nations.
Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the President of the U. States as the sense of this state, and that our senators and representatives in Congress be and hereby are requested to use every exertion to put the United States in the best condition of defence, so that we may be fully prepared to meet the dangers which menace the peace of our country.
By Order.
S. VISSCHER, Clerk.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 8.
We publish the following infamous proceedings of the Essex Junt, by their agents in the Massachusetts Legislature, to shew to what lengths incendiaries dare go, when not restrained by superior authority or popular indignation. A more daring and diabolical attempt to violate the constitution and produce a separation of the states is not to be found in the annals of American history. The treasonable nature of the report and the annexed contemplated act, will be
more fully elucidated by comparing both its letter and tendency with the following extracts from the constitution of the United States: any further comment is unnecessary, as if the law and report dare be carried into execution, congress, supported by the great mass of the citizens of the union, will deal with such men as their merits deserve:
American.
Art. 1. sec. 1. All legislative powers herein granted, shall be vested in a congress of the United States, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.
Sec. 8—1. The congress shall have power, &c. to provide for the common defence and general welfare of the U. States, &c.
3. To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.
15. To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions.
18. To make all laws which shall be necessary & proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, & all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the U. S. or in any department or officer thereof.
Sec. 10—1. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance or confederation, &c.
2. **** No state shall without the consent of congress, &c. enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, &c.
Art. 5. Sec. 11.—This constitution and the laws of the U. States, which shall be made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made under the authority of the U. S. shall be the supreme law of the land, and the judges, in every state, shall be bound thereby, any thing in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SENATE.
Thursday, Feb. 2.
IMPORTANT REPORT.
The committee on the several Memorials from the people of a number of towns in this state, praying the interposition of the Legislature in their behalf, in the present situation of our public affairs, made a report in part.
After an able and highly interesting Preamble, the committee recommended the passing of the following Resolves and Act.
RESOLVES.
Resolved, That the Act of Congress of the U. States, passed on the 9th day of January, in the present year, for enforcing the act laying an Embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto, is, in the opinion of the legislature, in many respects unjust, oppressive and unconstitutional, and not legally binding on the citizens of this state. But notwithstanding this opinion, in order finally to secure a certain and permanent relief, it is earnestly recommended to all parties aggrieved by the operation of this act, to abstain from forcible resistance, and to apply for their remedy in a peaceful manner, to the laws of the commonwealth.
Resolved, That a suitable remonstrance be prepared, and immediately forwarded to the Congress of the U. S. from this Legislature, expressing their opinions & feelings, on the several subjects of complaint, contained in the said Petitions and particularly urging the repeal of the said Act of Congress, passed on the 9th day of January last.
Resolved, That the Legislature of this Commonwealth, will zealously co-operate with any of the other states, in all legal and constitutional measures for procuring such amendments to the Constitution of the U. S. as shall be judged necessary to obtain protection and defence for Commerce, and to give to the Commercial States their fair and just consideration in the Government of the Union; and for affording permanent security as well as present relief from the oppressive measures under which they now suffer.
Resolved, That the Hon. the President of the Senate, and the Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives, be requested to transmit a copy of this Report, and the Resolutions thereon, to the Legislatures of such of our sister States, as manifest a disposition to concur with us in measures to rescue our common country from impending ruin, and to preserve inviolate the Union of the States.
THE ACT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AN ACT to secure the People of the Commonwealth against unreasonable, arbitrary and unconstitutional searches in their dwelling houses.
Whereas it is declared & provided in & by the fourteenth article of the Declaration of Rights of the inhabitants of Massachusetts, that "every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his house his papers and possessions, and that all warrants are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them is not previously supported by oath or affirmation."
And whereas, it is also provided in and by the fourth article of the amendments to the Constitution of the U. States, that "the rights of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. And it being the duty of this Legislature to protect the citizens of this state against the infringement of their essential rights and to provide effectually for the punishment of those who violate them: Therefore,
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, and by the authority of the same, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt & violation of the said provisions in the Declaration of Rights and Constitution aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this Commonwealth, situate the same, in the day time to search the same house for any specie or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manu-
facture, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and not having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation and issued by a magistrate having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall on conviction thereof in the Supreme Judicial Court, be sentenced by said Court to pay a fine to the use of the Commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of dollars, and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail of the county in which the conviction may be, for a term of time not exceeding months, for either of the said punishments, according to the circumstances and aggravation of the said offence.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, after the passing of this act, in contempt and violation of the said provisions in the Declaration of Rights and Constitution aforesaid, shall enter any dwelling house of any citizen of this Commonwealth, situate, within the same, in the night time, being armed with any offensive or deadly weapon, to search the same house for any specie, or any articles of domestic growth, produce or manufactures, under pretence of any authority whatsoever, without or against the consent of the owner of such dwelling house, and not having a warrant therefor, supported by oath or affirmation and issued by a magistrate, having competent authority to issue the same, every person so offending, shall be adjudged to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall on conviction thereof, in the Supreme Judicial Court, be sentenced by the said Court, to pay a fine to the use of the Commonwealth, not exceeding the sum of dollars and to suffer imprisonment in the common jail in the county in which the conviction may be for, a term of time not exceeding months, or either of said punishments according to the circumstances & aggravation of the said offence: Provided however, that nothing in this act shall be construed to affect, or in any manner impair, the remedy which any person might have had for damages in a civil action, if this act had not been passed.
The Senate ordered 500 copies of the Report, &c. to be printed, together with the new Embargo Law; and assigned Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, for considering the report, which is long, being wanted to prepare the pamphlets, we are unable to publish the preamble this day.
An answer to the Lieutenant Governor's Speech was reported in the Senate; and to morrow, at 11 o'clock, A. M. assigned for its consideration.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Mr. Crowninshield's Resolutions.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of Representatives, November 16th, 1808.
Resolved, as the sense of this House, that the British Orders in council, of November 1807 interdicting all neutral trade with France, and the nations under her control, except the neutral shall first enter her ports, and there receive her licence to proceed, and pay such duties, as they shall and have imposed; and the Decrees of France, interdicting all trade with the British nation and her dependencies and subjecting to capture and condemnation, all neutral vessels and their cargoes for the absurd cause of being spoken with, or visited by force, by her enemies, are violations of the neutral rights of the United States, and their independence and sovereignty, and if they cannot be removed by fair negotiation, ought to be resisted, by all other means in their power.
Resolved, that in case it shall appear to Congress that all fair attempts to remove said Orders and decrees by negotiation, shall have been exhausted, and they shall find it necessary to assume any other attitude of resistance, it will be the duty of the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to rally round the standard of their own Nation, and its Government, and to afford them their utmost support by all Constitutional means in their power.
The above resolves were committed to Messrs. Gore, Crowninshield, Hough, of G. Morton and Ives, with instructions to report at the next session.
REPORT.
The committee to whom was referred the two Resolutions, that accompany this report, and which were proposed for the consideration of this House, have duly attended to their commission, and ask leave to report, that in their opinion, it is inexpedient to pass the same, for the following reasons.
By the constitution of the U. States, the foreign relations thereof are, exclusively, vested in the national government—with that government rest the obligation to consider of, and act upon the doings of other nations—with it rests also, a knowledge of the conduct of other nations—their motives and pretensions, and how far the same may have been sanctioned, or encouraged by the government of the U. States.
The communications, which have passed between the U. States, and the nations referred to, in the proposed resolutions, are in a great degree unknown to the Legislature of Massachusetts; any opinion therefore, of the House of Representatives, on this subject, would be founded on an imperfect knowledge of what relates thereto, & might, from the same cause be erroneous.
The house could not rely on the partial information, which is allowed to escape from the executive cabinet, much less, on that diminished portion, with which the citizens or Legislature of Massachusetts are deemed worthy to be entrusted, from the secret sessions of Congress, for the correctness of any opinion, they might form on so important a matter. Influenced by the limited information, with which the government of the Union has seen fit to indulge the public, some persons might be induced to adopt the sense of the first resolution, and conclude, that both nations, therein mentioned, had, at the same time, with equal want of justice, and like disregard of our rights and their duties, enacted the offensive decrees and orders—that the same measure of opposition, to both nations, was alike required by the dignity and interests of the United States, and would be attended with similar effects—whereas a complete understanding of the conduct of our government towards these nations, and of our relation to each of them with the grounds or pretence, for passing their several decrees and orders might lead to a different result, in the minds of men, who endeavored only to arrive at a correct, and impartial judgment.
While the committee entertain no doubt on the soundness of the above reasons, for the op-
inion they have offered on the inexpediency of adopting the proposed resolutions, yet, as from the language of the same, it would appear to be the sense of the mover, that the same motives and causes produced, from both foreign nations, the decrees and orders complained of, it may be advisable to state such information, both as to the dates of the several decrees and orders, as well as to the alleged grounds of passing the same as have come to the knowledge of your committee. It is also important that the house should be possessed of whatever information can be procured, on a business so interesting to them, and which is made a pretence for the deep and unusual calamities which the government of the United States has seen fit to inflict on the citizens—calamities which press with peculiar and aggravated distress, on the good people of Massachusetts.
It will readily be conceived, that the decrees and orders intended by these resolutions, are that of France, promulgated at Berlin, the 21st November, 1806, and the orders of Great Britain, passed at London, on the 11th November, 1807.
The French decree declares, that the British islands, their colonies and dependencies should be considered as in a state of blockade—that all trade in British goods, should be prohibited, and that all vessels, with their cargoes, sailing to or from Great Britain, or having on board cargoes of British origin, should be subject to seizure and confiscation—On the 31st December, 1806, certain commissioners of the British government, having then just concluded a treaty with a minister of the U. States, which treaty was never submitted to the Senate for their advisement, by direction of their government presented a memorial, to the American Minister, in which it was distinctly declared, that if the enemy, referring to the emperor of France and the Decree of Nov. 1806, "should carry his threats into execution, and if neutral nations should, contrary to all expectation, acquiesce in insuppositions, His Majesty might probably be compelled, however reluctantly, to retaliate in his own just defence, and to issue orders to his cruisers, to adopt, towards the neutrals, any hostile system to which those neutrals should have submitted from their enemies." In the month of January, 1807, his Britannic Majesty issued an order for preventing all commerce from port to port of his enemies, comprehending in said order, not only the ports of France, but those of other nations, as either in alliance with France or subject to her domination have, by measures of active offence, or by the exclusion of British ships, taken a part in the present war. In the letter which accompanied the communication of this order to the Secretary of State of the United States, this Order is stated by the British Minister to be authorized, by the acknowledged principles of the law of nations, and to have been indeed, by a knowledge, on the part of the British Government, that the Measures announced, by the Decree of the French Government of the 21st November, 1806, had already, in some instances been carried into execution, by the privateers of his enemy.
The American Minister at Paris, in the month of December, 1806, requested of the French Minister of Marine, an explanation of the decree of the 21st of November, preceding, and was answered that "an American vessel could not be taken at sea, for the mere reason that she was going to or coming from a port of England." The French Minister of Marine however advised the American Minister, that it was proper, that he should "communicate with the Minister of Exterior Relations as to what concerned the correspondence of the citizens of the U. States of America with England." Another article declaring all merchandise belonging to England, or coming from its manufactures, or colonies, though belonging to neutrals, liable to seizure, was to be carried into execution. This it seems was acquiesced in by the American government, if it operate only in the ports of France, as conformable to public law, although in direct contravention to the stipulations of an existing treaty between the United States the Emperor of France.
Notwithstanding the hopes that were indulged by the American government in consequence of the reply of the French Minister it appears, from a letter of Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong that, as early as May, 1807, it was known in the U. States, that the French privateers, in the W. Indies had, in virtue of the edict of November, 1806, committed depredations on the American commerce—and in October 1807, an American ship called the Orion bound from G. Britain to Lima, having been wrecked within the territorial jurisdiction of France, was finally condemned, under the French Decree of November, 1806.
If any doubt ever existed as to the intention of France, to execute this decree against the U. States, it must have been removed, after the conduct of her cruisers in the spring of 1807—Her condemnation of the Horizon in the following October, left not the smallest pretence for questioning, that her violence and injustice would be limited only by her power.
The pretensions of the emperor of France, that his decrees were a retaliation on G. Britain, for similar violations of the laws of nations, previously committed by her through the commerce of neutral nations could never be admitted as true in fact, or if true, as just in principle, in regard to the U. States.
The principle said to have been assumed by G. Britain, in 1756, which has been pressed into the service of those who are desirous to find an apology, if not a justification of every outrage, committed by France, although adopted in the early part of last war, was so modified as to afford no cause of complaint to the U. States during the latter years of that contest, and it is believed, that a similar temper of accommodation has been manifested by the same power towards the U. States, in the present war.
While it has been said "that G. Britain is the only nation that has acted upon or otherwise given a sanction to it," the
edicts of France from 1704 to the present day, with but small intervals of deviation, either in principle or practice, declare the reverse.
The decrees of France in 1704 and 1744 declare all goods, of the growth or fabrick of an enemy's country liable to confiscation.
*See page 15 of Madison's letter to Armstrong.

on, unless bound from an enemy's port to the port of the neutral owner. An ordinance by the court of France, delivered to the States General of the United Provinces, and published by authority in the Utrecht Gazette, July, 1756 declares, if any Dutch ships carry any goods or merchandise of the growth or manufacture of the enemies of France, they shall be esteemed good prize, but the ship shall be discharged. On the 9th of May, A. D. 1793, France authorised the capture of neutral vessels, laden with provision, belonging to neutrals, but bound to enemies' ports. This decree was prior, by one month, to the order of Great Britain, of similar import. On the 23d of the same month she declared it should not extend to American vessels, which latter decree, she repealed, on the 28th of the same month of May, and the first remained in force. On the 1st July she again decreed as on the 23d May—Twenty seven days afterwards, this decree was repealed, and that of the 9th May remained in force until 4th January, 1795. On the 27th November 1795, the French Commissioners at Cape Francois, authorised the capture of all American vessels bound to or from English ports. February 1st, 1797, Commissioners at Cape Francois ordered the capture of all vessels, bound to any ports in the West Indies, delivered up to the English, and all vessels cleared out generally for the West Indies.
In January, 1798, France declared that the condition of ships in every thing, which concerns their character as neutrals or enemies, shall be determined by their cargoes, and every vessel found at sea, laden in whole, or in part with merchandise, coming out of England, or its possessions, shall be declared good prize, if the vessel be the property of such commodities or merchandise, and this Decree is founded expressly on the Ordinance of 1704.
It is therefore an incontrovertible truth, that France, from the earliest time, and certainly prior to the year 1756, has adopted, in principle, and in practice, broader rules for limiting the commerce of neutrals, and condemning their property, and with fewer and shorter intervals of regard to their rights, than has been assumed by her enemy, and of course could, on no ground, be justified by the pretence, that the decree of November 1806, and the subsequent one of Milan, condemning the property of neutrals because the vessels had been spoken with by British cruisers, were a retaliation for similar violations of public law by her foe.
The second resolve proposed assumes as a fact, that the measures, adopted by the congress of the U. States, in the last year, which were the acts imposing an embargo on the trade of her citizens, were measures of resistance against France & Great Britain. An assumption, which would be scarcely decent, for this legislature to adopt, when the president had pledged his word, which ought to be sacred, to both these nations, that they were not measures of hostility, as appears by the letter of the secretary of state to the minister of the U. States at the court of France, under date of February 8, 1808, and by a similar letter to our minister at the court of London, under date of Dec. 28, 1807.
And surely the Legislature of Massachusetts would be altogether unmindful of its duties should they attempt to pledge the people of this commonwealth to sanction any measures the Congress might see fit to adopt, after the fatal experience of their measures for the last year—measures which however intended, have produced only distress and wretchedness at home, disgrace and degradation of our national character abroad.
A short review of the circumstances and condition of the U. States from the adoption of its present constitution, and the conduct of the different administrations under them, may serve to show what the interests and honor of the nation did, and do require to be done, on the part of our government.
It is well known that, when Congress first assembled, under the existing Constitution, the administration was encompassed with the most serious embarrassment, at home and abroad—embarrassment arising out of the waste of capital, the defeat of credit, and want of revenue, at the conclusion of the war—embarrassments, proceeding from the reciprocal claims of the U. States and G. Britain, relative to the execution of the treaty of peace—embarrassments concerning the navigation of the Mississippi; and embarrassments, aggravating all such as before existed, which arose out of the French Revolution, and that were followed by extensive depredations, committed on our commerce by England, by France and by Spain.
With these obstacles to contend with, the peace and neutrality of the nation were impartially asserted and maintained—with England our ancient controversies were satisfactorily adjusted—the posts on our frontiers were given up—Indian wars extinguished—adequate compensation, for depredations committed upon our trade obtained and the national faith redeemed, by provisions for the final settlement of British debts. By Spain our right to the navigation of the Mississippi was recognized, and indemnity secured for the illegal capture of our vessels.
With France, a new treaty was concluded annulling her unjust decrees, granting us security, as far as the faith of nations can be so considered, against their future re-establishment, and containing her submission to the act of Congress, which declared the old treaties void, by reason of their violations on her part.
Thus with foreign nations our ancient controversies were adjusted, and those of a recent date, and which had grown out of a fierce and unexampled war, were composed.
At home, agriculture, manufactures, the fisheries, navigation and commerce were encouraged, and extended—the credit of the nation was revived, its capital enlarged, and its revenue established—the public assets were replenished, a naval force created and the American name upheld, and revered throughout the world.
In this condition of unexampled prosperity at home, and of peace and consideration abroad, our present rulers were called to the administration of the public affairs—& what has been the fruit of their labors? Let the following facts answer—
Our Agriculture is discouraged, The Fisheries abandoned, and Navigation forbidden— Our Commerce at home restrained, if not annihilated, Our Commerce abroad cut off, and Our Navy sold, dismantled, or degraded to the service of cutters and gun boats. The revenue extinguished, The course of Justice interrupted, The military power exalted above the civil, and by setting up a standard of political faith, unknown to the constitution, the nation is weakened, by internal animosities and division; at the moment, when it is necessarily and imprudently exposed to war with Great Britain, France and Spain.
So great a change, accomplished in so short a time, is unexampled even in the history of weak and unfaithful administrations, and can have proceeded only from the want of that capacity, impartiality & prudence, without which no government can long preserve the prosperity or the confidence of the country.
The dawn of the present administration promised an impartial and patriotic course and the citizens anticipated a continuance of the public and private enjoyments, which distinguished our land; but these expectations were soon disappointed, by the avowal of a system of political persecution and proscription, which has interrupted the harmony of good neighbourhood, and gone far to destroy the happiness of social intercourse.
The conclusion of the late war in Europe afforded a favorable opportunity to enter into negotiations for the purpose of establishing such maritime provisions, as in the event of future war, would secure the navigation and trade of the United States, against a repetition of injuries, they had so lately suffered. This opportunity was wholly neglected, and the commercial and maritime treaty with Great Britain, the first naval power in the world, was suffered to expire without a single attempt, that we have ever heard of, to obtain its renewal.
The war in Europe recommenced in 1803, and thereby our commerce was again exposed to interruptions upon the ocean.—These served as matter of ineffectual remonstrance, until 1806, when France passed the decree of Berlin, thereby violating the provisions of her treaty with the U. States, infringing the law of nations, and prostrating the commercial rights of all neutral states.
The decree is substantially and almost literally the same, as that passed by the French Directory, in 1798, and which president Adams in his speech to Congress, in Dec. following, pronounced to be "an unequivocal act of war, which interest as well as honor called upon the nation firmly to resist."
Congress accordingly proceeded to pass laws annulling the treaties with France, prohibiting all commercial intercourse with the French dominions, and providing for the equipment of a naval force, for the defence of our just rights.
The country cannot have forgotten the protection afforded to trade by these measures, so honorable to the nation—measures by which our flag was respected in every sea, and the skill and courage of our officers and seamen displayed, in battle, with the ships of France.
It was in consequence of these decisive acts, that an early communication was made to our government, of the desire of France, to return to the relations of peace and to the authority of public law, and the Convention which was soon after concluded by our government, with the person who now sways the sceptre of France, accomplished these important objects.
Had our rulers after the promulgation of the decree of Berlin, followed the example of their predecessors, the English orders would not have been issued, nor should we now have to deplore the distress that afflicts the country.
If, then, these evils might have been avoided, by imitating the example of 1798, may they not yet be removed, by retracing the erroneous steps which have been taken, and by adopting now those measures which then proved efficacious?
To this end, let Congress repeal the Embargo, annul the Convention with France, forbid all commercial intercourse with the French dominions, arm our public and private ships, and UNFURL THE REPUBLICAN BANNER AGAINST THE IMPERIAL STANDARD.
This done, the English Orders would cease to operate, we should hear no more of the unparalleled folly of contending, at the same time, with all the great powers of Europe—our trade to every region of the globe, except France and her dependencies, would again recover and flourish—our agriculture would feel the influence of the emancipation of trade, and hand in hand, with general prosperity, the revenue of the nation would once more exceed its expenditure.
Therefore Resolved, that it is inexpedient for this House to adopt and pass the Resolutions proposed.
By order of the committee, C. GORE. House of Representatives, } January 28, 1809. }
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 8. Letters have been received from Boston, which state, that an order had been received by the commandant at the fort from Gen. Dearborne, instructing him to inhibit the passage of vessels; that considerable ferment had been excited by the order; that the masters of the ships in harbor determined to wear their colors half mast high; that this was done by all captains but one, who raised his flag to the mast head; that he was waited upon by a deputation of mariners, who advised him that unless he struck his flag by a certain hour they would do it; that he persisted in his purpose until a large body of sailors boarded his vessel, seized him, pulled down and destroyed his flag; after which they conducted him to a remote part of the
to a and set him at liberty. The letters add, that the same body of sailors in parading the streets came across a tender to the fort, having on board fresh provisions for the garrison, which they immediately seized and threw into the river, declaring that as the fort cut off their supply of fresh fish, they would not permit the soldiers to have fresh meat.
We shall offer no comment on those occurrences, as fuller information may prove them, as we hope it will, altogether untrue or greatly exaggerated. Such has in fact been the fate of the greater part of the alarming rumors lately circulated.
February 9. The Vice President of the United States has arrived at New York, in good health. A special messenger will be dispatched from this city to-day or to-morrow to notify Mr. Clinton of his recent election to the same office.
ERRATUM—In Mr. Randolph's observations in the last National Intelligencer [and copied into the Argus of the 10th inst.] instead of the words, "There is not a single department of this government, not a man in the administration, concerning whom I would make a charge of this sort with greater confidence than against the Secretary at War, &c."—Read, "There is not a single department of this government, not a man in the administration, against whom I would credit a charge of this sort, &c."
Virginia Argus. RICHMOND: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1809.
We are duly aware of the anxiety which exists in the public bosom, in regard to the measures which will be adopted in lieu of the embargo. It is surely a subject of the most awful and interesting nature. The fate of our country is deeply involved in the issue, and it would afford us singular pleasure to announce the determination of congress. The difficulties which surround us, are of no little magnitude. The session of the present Congress, however, must end on the 4th of March, and of course we may expect in a few days to learn the result of their deliberations. To this point our expectations are on tip toe. In relation to the substitute which ought to be adopted, there exists an infinite variety of opinions, but according to our apprehension—Let us have the EMBARGO or WAR.
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE. This state which has been styled by historians, the cradle of American liberty, is now prepared, it seems, to become its grave. They, who under the influence of independence and free government, took up arms against a penny tax, are now willing to render the commerce of the United States subsidiary to foreign rapacity. Such is unequivocally the temper and determination of their report and resolutions (inserted in this day's Argus.)
Disunion at home, or a tributary alliance a road, with a nation, which, upon comparison, would almost shed lustre upon the states of Barbary. We have often heard it suggested that this state was anxious to secede from the union, and to become again a colony to the mother country. This we could not believe—That the people of Massachusetts would leave the sunshine of liberty and prosperity, for the gloominess of slavery and adversity—That like the Cappadocians of old, they would refuse to be Free. The report, however, of their legislative committee, is calculated to fix this belief. They fain would have drawn a veil over their unnatural Anglo affection, but their ingenuity it seems was inadequate to the task, and this shameful document, which "looks unutterable things," will no doubt be hastened to the British cabinet through "Pickering's well known medium of correspondence."
We can but feel the most lively indignation, when we examine the elaborate but fruitless attempt to justify the spoliations of Great Britain, by endeavoring to prove that France has always been the first aggressor upon neutral commerce. We shall not pursue the unnecessary enquiry of ascertaining, what was the situation of the neutral world in 1704. It is sufficient that we know our rights in 1809, and if the spirit of our forefathers is still among us, we will not abandon them. But it is too evident to escape the most transient glance, that they wish the public mind to believe that France is entirely the author of our calamities, and that Great Britain could not in justice to herself, pursue any other course than the one she has taken. These premises are laid down with more labor than skill, & less truth than either, to impress the grand corollary—that we ought to form an alliance, offensive and defensive with Great Britain. This report observes, that "on the 19th, May A. D. 1793, France authorised the capture of neutral vessels laden with provisions, belonging to neutrals, but bound to enemies' ports. This decree was prior by one month, to the order of Great Britain of similar import." The very reverse of this statement is true—that England was undoubtedly the first beginner of the measures pursued since 1793, to spoliating the commerce of the United States. The following is an extract from an investigation of this subject, which appeared in 1798.
"There is among the records of the department of state, clear and positive evidence, that England had deliberately matured and consummated the system of violating the neutral commerce above a month before the French decree of the 9th of May, 1793. Our late minister in London, Mr. Pinckney, communicated to our secretary of state, in his letter of the 5th July, 1793, that lord Grenville had explicitly and unreservedly avowed, that the captures of neutral vessels, as directed by the British order of the 8th June, 1793, to that end, were fully understood by both Russia and Great Britain, to be within the intention of the convention between them, which was signed by those two governments at London, on the 25th day of March, 1793. From the extraordinary nature of that convention between Russia and Great Britain, from the
distance between Petersburg and London, and from the season of the year, it cannot be doubted, that this important contract, which was mutually signed on the 25th of March, 1793, must have been originated in the summer of 1792, by the empress and the British king. In all the correspondence between our secretary of state and Mr. Pinckney, and in the conferences and notes between the British secretary of state and our minister in London, we do not perceive the least suggestion of the influence of the example of the French decree of the 9th of May, 1793. Such a plea could not possibly be made by lord Grenville who knew and avowed, that Great Britain had bound herself by a solemn compact with Russia, to observe the very conduct of which the neutral powers complained. Lord Grenville, and the British minister here (Mr. Hammond) have, in their written communications, uniformly maintained, that it was regular and right, under the law of nations. The British government, no doubt, gave their first orders to the commanders of their ships, as soon as the convention with Russia was signed, that is, in March 1793: & it is to be presumed, that the known detentions of neutral vessels in the British ports, so early as the autumn of 1792, and the captures of neutral vessels, which the French government assign as the justifying reasons of their act of May 1793, were made in consequence of the negotiation and completion of that convention and of those first orders."
Towards the conclusion of this congeries of disaffection, inconsistency, and misstatement, it is observed, "had our rulers after the promulgation of the decree of Berlin followed the example of their predecessors, the English orders would not have been issued, nor should we now have to deplore the distress that afflicts the country." What was this wise measure which was adopted by their predecessors? In the language of this report, it consisted "in inhibiting all commercial intercourse with the French dominions and providing for the equipment of a naval force, for the defence of our just rights." The most ample and indeed official illustration, as to the effect of the Berlin decree, has been too frequently given to the public, to admit of any repetition. But we are at a loss to know how this course of conduct would have prevented the British decrees. If opposition to the Berlin decree in 1806 would have produced such a wonderful operation, why did it not in 1808? It is evident that this committee must have been under some intellectual delusion, or that they must have been infatuated with British attachment. It is impossible that any impartial and independent mind can be impressed with this view of the subject. They proceed to observe that if all commercial intercourse is forbidden with the French dominions & our public & private ships are suffered to arm, that the English orders would cease to operate.
The character and tendency of this composition, is calculated to encourage the British depredations, to feed the hope which they have so long entertained of stirring up divisions in our country, and to produce the melancholy impression, that our eastern brethren have forgotten how to love their country. In this unexampled state of things, when our own citizens are violating the laws of their country; when some of our state legislatures are raising their impious voice against the union; when we find that our maritime rights are denied and insulted, and that we cannot establish them upon any basis by negotiation—we again repeat that the only way through this thicket of calumnies—is the sword.
We deprecate war—we dread the evils which it may engender and entail upon us—but at the same time, whilst the alternative of foreign or civil war is presented to us—we cannot hesitate to declare in favor of the former.
* The British minister at Washington, or the British governor at Canada.
† The French minister, Mr. Chauvelin, in London, strongly remonstrated, in November 1792, against the detention of neutral vessels in the British ports, laden with grain, contrary to the law of nations, and to the existing treaty of 1786; nay, even as contrary to the laws of England: for the ministry actually applied for an indemnity to parliament. These facts, followed by the captures of neutral vessels, after the French minister was ordered from London (24th Janu'y 1793) and prior both to the Russian convention (March 25th, 1793) and to the French decree (of May 1793) with the avowed design and meaning of the convention between England and Russia, manifest and establish a system, on the part of Great Britain, long premeditated, deliberately begun and continued, and ultimately confirmed by a solemn engagement with the powerful court of Russia, all prior to the French decree of May 1793.
It is expected the legislature will adjourn on Thursday or Friday next.
In our next we shall endeavor to present to our readers the new Judiciary law—together with the supplemental act.
THOMAS EVANS, Esq. is appointed Judge of the superior court to be held on the Eastern-Shore for the counties of Accomac and Northampton.
COMMUNICATION. It has been recently discovered that the sweet potato cut in small pieces and prepared in the same manner that we do Coffee, to be the best substitute for that article that has yet been discovered. I had some of my neighbours to breakfast with me a few days past, who unanimously agreed that it was not inferior. Should the friends to frugality think proper to try the experiment no doubt but it will save many thousand dollars, which are annually sent off this continent for that article, & under the unpleasant situation that we are placed in, I think the above merits the attention of the public. February 10, 1809.
The following resolutions were submitted to the Senate of the United States for consideration, on Wednesday last, by Mr. Giles.
Resolved, That the several laws laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States be repealed on the fourth day of March next, except as to Great Britain and France, & their dependencies; and that provision be made by law for prohibiting all commercial intercourse with those nations and their dependencies, & the importation of any article into the U. S. the growth, produce or manufacture of either of the said nations, or of the dominions of either of them.
Mr. Giles also submitted the following motion for consideration:
Resolved That provision ought to be made by law for interdicting all foreign armed ships from the waters of the U. States.
Our providence Paper of Saturday last informs that.
It is false that any portion of the militia have been ordered out to enforce the embargo law, and that the whole story of their refusing to fire, and the people cutting a brig out of the ice, is a base and wicked federal fabrication, to excite the citizens in other parts of the union, to a violation of the laws.
It is also false that the Collector of the port of Providence has resigned, as stated in the Boston Centinel by an extract of a letter said to be "dated Providence, January 23, 1809," and also stated in the New York Evening Post, under the assuming title of an "extract of a letter dated Providence, January 20, 1809." The truth is that the collector did on the 23d of January, make representations to the commander in chief, which induced the latter to issue orders to a brigade of militia, to hold themselves in readiness to enforce the laws, but it was not necessary to order them.
Timothy Pickering was burnt in effigy, in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, by the citizens thereof on Monday last.
NOTICE. THE Rev'd. John Hendren will discontinue the presidency of the New-Glasgow Academy after the present term, which will expire about the middle of April next; the trustees of the said institution are therefore desirous of engaging with some gentleman, to succeed him in that station, after the ensuing vacation, which will terminate on the 15th of May next. The branches of science and literature, as heretofore notified to the public, will continue to be taught and studied in this school, viz. the Latin and Greek languages, Natural and Moral Philosophy and the Mathematics, or such branches of each as are usually taught in public seminaries of learning. To any gentleman well qualified to preside and teach in such an institution, liberal inducements are to be met with. The academy, or principal school-house, is complete, large, and commodious, and the other buildings and appendages allotted for the sole occupancy of the president, separate and apart from the former, are now very nearly finished, and will be found ample and accommodating. William S. Crawford near the premises, for the purposes of dispatch and convenience, is authorized to treat and negotiate with any gentleman upon this subject, and to whom communications are expected to be made preparatory to a final engagement. It is hoped and presumed that no applications will be made, unless warranted by the most satisfactory assurances of capacity and fitness to fill this appointment, destined alone for the important purposes of virtue, of science, and literature.
THE TRUSTEES, Amherst, February 31, 1809. 4w. 1
A Caution. FORWARN all persons from taking an assignment of a bond, executed by the subscriber, to John Smith of Buckingham county, for 120 dollars on demand, some time in the year 1808, as the said Smith imposed on me in the sale of a waggon, & refused to grant a receipt on paying him thirty-eight dollars and sixteen cents. JOHN HOBSON, Jun. February 1st, 1809. (1.)
30 Dollars Reward.
LOST, a red Morocco Pocket Book, near Byrd's Ware house, containing a Tobacco note, No. 725—1620—150—1470lb. of Byrd's inspection, with 75 dol. in Virginia bank notes; and sundry other papers, bonds, &c.—Whoever will deliver the Pocket Book with its contents, at Capt. Davis's tavern, or at Byrd's Warehouse, shall receive the above reward. JAMES SATTERWHITE. February 10, 1809. (3w)
A Young Man
WHO can come well recommended for industry, honesty, and sobriety, that understands the management of Negroes, may hear of employment on application at this office. (17)
I SHALL offer my services the ensuing election, to the freeholders of the Senatorial district composed of the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Nelson, Fluvanna and Buckingham. If the people think proper to elect me to represent them in the Senate, I will strive with all my abilities to serve them faithfully. WM. WOODS, Baptist Albemarle, Cloverfields, } January 19th, 1809. }
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that I forewarn any persons or persons from trespassing on the shore from the upper lock gates belonging to the Columbian Mills, and from thence below, to where the water from the basin comes into the river. Any person offending herein will be dealt with according to law.
SAMUEL LEECH, Acting for John Granberg Columbian Mills, } Jan. 27, 1809. }

One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8. 1808. if
Boarding for Youth. THE subscriber having rented a large and convenient portion of the tenement in which the youth, composing Mr. Geraudin's academy are instructed, intends boarding young gentlemen on very moderate terms. No exertion that can be reasonably expected, shall be omitted to render the accommodations satisfactory. The morals of the young boarders shall be under the peculiar care of Mr. Doyle, who is himself to board with the subscriber, and Mr. Geraudin likewise promises to extend his attention to a point so truly important. Application to be made either at the school, or with the subscriber. PAUL G. G. JONES. January 19, 1809.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808. if
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. if
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Pill Box, by Pantalon. Also, A FILLY, 3 years old, by Pique, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by May 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 unrivaled, 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. 5, 1808. if
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. if
Deserter. DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst., a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry. A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States. EDWARD DILLARD, Capt. 5th U. S. Reg't Infantry. ember 23, 1808. if
For sale or Rent, AN eligible situation for a Tavern and Store, situated 17 miles above Manchester on the Buckingham road - known by the name of Hall's Borough, the survey contains 114 acres, with a good dwelling house, store house and out houses. For terms apply to Jacob Fackler. Richmond 12 Jan. 1809. if
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Mr. Giles' Speeches DELIVERED ON The resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to repeal the Embargo Laws.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale by S. PLEASANTS, Richmond, THE GENTLEMAN'S Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1809. CONTAINING an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, government of the United States, executive, legislative and judiciary, federal courts of law, departments of the federal government, territorial government of the U. S. patents, intercourse with foreign nations, diplomatic department, ministers, consuls, &c. from foreign powers to the U. S. navy, marine corps, navy yard at Washington, post-office establishment, coins, duties on imports, drawbacks, bounties, custom-house of Philadelphia, wardens of the port, officers of the customs of the U. S. light-houses, tables, &c. &c. The Ladies' Pocket-Book Contains a view and description of the natural bridge in Virginia, an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, select pieces in prose and poetry, new and celebrated songs, and several useful tables. The above books are neatly bound in red leather with pockets. if
New Law Books. The 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. PLEASANTS. A FEW COPIES OF BURK'S History of Virginia, IN THREE VOLUMES, ARE FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Negroes for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Mr. Wm. Wilburne, on the 21st day of May last, for the purpose of securing to Mr. Colin M'Rae, the sum of £190 10s 11d. which debt has been assigned by said M'Rae to Mr. John Gilchrist, of the town of Manchester, we shall, at Powhatan courthouse, on Friday the 20th January, 1809, proceed to sell, the following slaves, viz: David, Billey, Anthony, & Frank, or so many of them as will be sufficient to raise the said sum of £190 10s. 11d. with interest from the 25th inst. and all costs incurred by carrying the same into effect. WM. MOSELEY, JOHN HASKINS, } Trustees. December 30, 1808.
N. B. William Wilburne having failed to produce Frank, on the day of sale, we shall, on Friday the 17th February, proceed to execute the trust in us reposed, by selling said slave Frank; also, David & Anthony, agreeably to the tenor of the above advertisement, deducting £82 10s. being the price given for Billey, by valuation of the commissioners. Wm. Moseley, John Haskins. January 27, 1808. 3w
Select Speeches. Just received by S. PLEASANTS, jr. RICHMOND, SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK AND PARLIAMENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. By N. CHAPMAN, M. D. In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, Sir Robt. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Gratton, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sheridan, Fox, and Pitt. if
Gerard Banks, HERETOFORE the Editor of the Virginian, has opened a SCRIVENER'S OFFICE in the house immediately opposite the Market. Writing of every description will be executed with correctness. Besides the usual instruments which may be required, he offers to draw Bills of Injunction, &c. at a moderate price.
NOTICE. BY virtue of the last will and testament of Pasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 6th of March next, at the court house of Henrico county, (being court day) a Tract of Land. Containing 400 Acres, more or less, situated on White Oak Swamp, adjoining the bridge over the swamp, whereon Thomas Goodman lives, who will show the land to any person wishing to purchase. There is a good mill seat, with a constant stream on said land. The land will be sold for one third cash, one third in 12 months, and the remaining third in two years; bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they are due, and a deed of trust to secure the payments will be required. Eliza T. Younghusband, Adm'x. Samuel P. Parsons, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 1st Mo. 27th, 1809.
14,870 Acres of Land FOR SALE, ON SENECA CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF PENDLETON. BY virtue of a deed in trust executed by Robert Barklay to Richard Gales, to secure the payment of the sum therein mentioned, I shall, on the seventeenth day of March next, before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the aforesaid land, being in one entire tract. An unquestionable title will be made to the purchaser. HARRY GAINES, Trustee. January 22d, 1809. tds
Training Stables. THOMAS LARKIN, LATE TRAINED to Mr. Ralph Wormley & John Taylor, Esqrs. of Mountray, begs leave to inform those gentlemen who have colts and horses which they wish trained, that he has rented Maj. Ball's Stables at Broad Rock, which will be opened for the purpose of taking in Horses on the first day of March next. The terms of which will be made known before that day. January 21st, 1809. 3w
To William Price Edrington, Who is not a resident of the state of Virginia. SIR, TAKE notice, that by virtue of a commission from the Circuit Court of the United States for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, I shall proceed on the second Monday in March next, between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon, at the office of Clement Biddle, Esq. Notary Public, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, to take the deposition of Daniel Lammot, jr. to be read in evidence in a suit now depending in said court, wherein we are Plainiffs and yourself and others Defendants. Should the evidence not be completed the first day, we shall proceed between the same hours of each succeeding day until it is finished. your obedient servant, SMITH, CALHOUN, Esq. Jan. 26, 1809. 4w
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND, THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE Revised Code, (Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5.—to non-subscribers $6.) BEING A COLLECTION OF ALL SUCH ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801: TO WHICH ARE ADDED APPENDICES, CONTAINING A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies, Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Titles of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges, A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisals of 1794, and 1803, Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters, Laws establishing ferries, Laws concerning the public guard, Titles of private and local acts—And A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven. ANY person having in their possession, any Book or Books belonging to the late Pleasant Younghusband, dec. will be very obliging if they will return them or give information to the editor of this paper or the subscriber. SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 2d Month 3d, 1809. tf
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel PLEASANTS, Jr. THE VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BEING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POEMS, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
Sales at Auction. ON Wednesday the 15th inst. at 11 o'clock, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, FIVE LOTS, On the west side of the street leading from the Main street between the vendue store of Mr. James Brown and Messrs. Bonn and Hubner's store to the Falling Garden, each lot being 28 feet front and 100 feet deep.—Also, the House called the Old Treasury, with the Lot on which it stands, being 70 by 132 feet—payable one half in sixty days and the balance in 12 months, for notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment of the said notes. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. February 7th, 1809. tds
A Miller Wanted. A PERSON possessing the necessary qualifications for the above business, will meet with a situation on application to Isaac Webster. February 7, 1809. tf
Just received from Philadelphia, and for Sale at this Office, a few copies of the celebrated Pamphlet, entitled, A VIEW OF THE Rights and Wrongs, Power and Policy OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? BY CHARLES JARED INGERSOLL
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at Samuel PLEASANTS' Printing Office and Book Store, Life of Washington, by the Rev. M. L. Weems. Pamela or Virtue Rewarded. Wild Irish Boy, (a New Novel, by Dennis Jasper Murphy.) Barbauld's Hymns (in Prose, for Children.) Also, the following Plays in Pamphlets, viz: Begone Dull Care; Adelgitha; World; Jew of Mogadore; Blind Boy; Wanderer; Fortune's Frolic; Castle Spectre; Whistle for it—January 24.
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
Negroes for Sale. I SHALL sell, at Public Auction, upon a credit of one and two years, at Bedford courthouse, the 20th March next, 40 Likely Negroes, Consisting of men, women, and children: bond with unexceptionable security, will be required on the day of sale. JAS. C. ANTHONY, Richmond, February 6th, 1809. wtds
Cumberland, December Court, 1808. James Morion & Co. Plaintiffs, AGAINST John Lackland, Adm'r. of Jno. Bibb, dec. and Drury Watson, Defs. } In Chancery. THIS day came the Plaintiffs by their attorneys and the Defendant Drury, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law 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 counsel aforesaid, it is ordered that the said defendant Drury, do appear here on the 4th Monday in March next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be published in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, and posted at the front door of the court house of this county. A Copy—Attest, Miller Woodson, Jr. D. C. C. C.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to Edward P. Chamberlayne, now deceased, and myself by James B. Littlepage, to secure and satisfy sundry debts due by the said James B. Littlepage to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge, together with expenses of this trust, which said deed is duly recorded in the County Court of King William, I shall on Wednesday the 8th of March, 1809, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, at King William courthouse, a certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, lying and being in the Parish of St. Johns, and county of King William, and commonly known as and called by the name of Palmers, containing by estimation, four hundred and fifteen Acres of High Land and one hundred Acres of Marsh Land, be the same more or less, and bounded by the lands of Bernard Moore, William Gregory, George W. P. Custis, and John Quarles, dec. and Matapony River. Bernard Lipscomb. December 5th, 1808. wtds
LANDING From the Schooner Richmond, Isaac Seaman Master. 50 Boxes Raisins, 10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds, 3 Casks Green Coffee, 19 Barrels Prime Pork, and 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine. IN STORE, 17 Hhds. Brown Sugar, 25 Do. Molasses, 5 Ties Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Havanna Segars, 3 Bales Welch Pianis, Family Flour in Barrels and Half Barrels, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and } TEAS. Souehong 10 Boxes Mould Candles FOR SALE by Geo. Watt. Richmond, 17th Jan. 1809.
Valuable Land for Sale. FOR SALE, 1034 Acres of Land, Lying on James River, in Powhatan County, 32 miles above Richmond and 10 below Cartersville, 70 acres of this land is James River low grounds, with a good shell fishery, several apple and peach orchards of choice fruit: 500 acres of this land is uncleared and of good quality; the cleared land is well adapted to corn, wheat and Tobacco. The present occupant sends to market from this land annually 1500 bushels of wheat. The improvements are superior to any in the county, the payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further information apply to Chan: H. Saunders. Richmond, Jan. 9, 1809. (w3m)
To Rent, AND possession given immediately, a neat small brick dwelling house on the Church Hill near Mr. Samuel Adams's, with an acre of land attached for a garden; this house contains two rooms below, and a closet large enough for a bed, table and two or three chairs, two rooms above and a small closet; two rooms underneath, with a fire place in each, one used as a kitchen, the other as a servant's room; there are also two other apartments adjoining the kitchen, one used as a dairy, the other as a meat cellar; there is also on the lot, a very excellent smoke house. No situation can be more desirable for a small family, near two excellent springs, and commanding a beautiful view of the city, Manchester, the falls, and as far down the river as the eye can reach, with a rich, luxuriant, agricultural scenery in front. It may be had for one, two or three years; for terms apply to the Rev'd. John Ellis, or Mr. Thomas Harris, living near the premises Dec 12th, 1808. Iawtf
For Sale at this Office, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE BALL TAVERN, [PRICE TWO DOLLARS.] A SYSTEM OF Military Tactics, CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF Discipline & Movements, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS. ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHewing upwards of one HUNDRED MOVEMENTS. By DANIEL FISHER.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.
Dr. TISSOTT's Celebrated GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS. A certain cure for the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Sprains; for gists, be they ever so long standing, and for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world, in the cramp and all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is without an equal. This medicine [which justly claims a pre-eminence over all others, as being decidedly adapted for the speedy removal of those complaints above mentioned] owes its discovery to the celebrated Tissot, a physician of most exalted eminence in his profession and is chiefly the extract of an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose powerful, healing, restorative and balsamic qualities this great man, by the administering, owed much of his fame. It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders attending warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Bottles, at two dollars each, with copious directions. The following are a few, of the many respectable certificates, which the proprietor has in his possession. CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL RIDGELY, of Hampton. I certify, that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. At another time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism to such a degree as rendered my hand for the time useless, when on making application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of 24 hours was entirely removed. I therefore from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it as a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. Signed, C. RIDGELY, of Hampton. CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Harness maker. It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtue and efficacy. I was affected with two severe attacks of wt at usually called dead palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home, to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me thro' life, but providentially was recommended to apply at G. Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been affected; finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child [a boy only eleven months old] who was then reduced almost to a skeleton, with the bowel complaint, after administering it four or five times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity. Signed, THOMAS CAMPBELL. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS KELSO, Butcher. About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding, I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents, (Messrs. G. Dobbins and Murphy) two bottles, the application of which (under God) have perfectly restored my health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder. Signed, THOMAS KELSO. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
AFFIDAVIT OF MRS. ANNE FIFER. No. 107, Green-street. Old town, Baltimore. Being ever desirous of rendering assistance to my fellow creatures, as far as my abilities will permit, and also give additional credit to DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS, which from their powerful efficacy, I have received such surprising benefit, are the only motives for my offering a statement of my case to the public, under the following attested affidavit. Upwards of five years I had been afflicted with Rheumatic pains, which were seated principally in my loins, shoulders, and right arm; which at last I lost the use of, so that for a considerable time, I could not lift it to my head; at one period it confined me to my bed, in which I could not turn without assistance, and from the violent and agonizing pain in my loins, my cries could often be heard by the neighbors. Every remedy that I could think of, or prescribed by my friends were tried; I also had medical assistance both French and English, but they gave relief only for the moment, so that I despaired of ever being cured, and had resigned myself to be a cripple during life. When I was advised by a friend to make trial of DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS, I accordingly applied at Love's Drug and Patent Medicine Store, No. 16, Sign of the Mortar, Centre Market-space, where I purchased a bottle for two dollars, from which I do positively declare, I received more benefit than I had from all the remedies attempted for 5 years past; but fearing a relapse, I procured another bottle and was perfectly relieved. ANNE FIFER. Sworn before me this 17th day of November 1806. JAMES WILSON. Witness, James Norris, Jun.
CAUTION. No Gout and Rheumatic Drops being known excepting those invented by Dr. Tissot:—The public are requested to notice that none are genuine unless the names of Dr. Tissot, and the proprietor Henry Ward, are cut in the glass of the bottle, and the outside cover of each bottle signed by the said proprietor himself. Sold by H. WARD, sole proprietor, Philadelphia, and at the Book-Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond. ALSO, Dr. TABB's Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body. Bills of Lading For Sale at this Office.