Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-06-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
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[No. 1663.]
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TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1809.
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Fluvanna County,
May Quarterly Session, 1809. Joseph Parrish, Plff. AGAINST Littleberry Priddy, John Priddy, William Priddy, Charles Hunter and Judith his wife, formerly Judith Priddy, and Pleasant Bybee and Milley his wife, formerly Milley Priddy, Defs.
THE defendants John Priddy and William Priddy, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendants are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants, John Priddy and William Priddy, do appear here on or before the first day of August Quarterly term next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond newspapers, and continued for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, JOHN TIMBERLAKE, jr. D. C. At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse, on Tuesday, the 9th of May, 1809.
James Bragg & Aggy his wife, who was Aggy Stevens, and Mary Sheffield, who was Mary Stevens, Plffs. AGAINST Sam Stevens, Tom Stevens, and John Stevens, Reuben Marshall and Nancy his wife, who was Nancy Stevens, Jesse Perkins and Maria his wife, who was Maria Stevens, Defs.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy—Teste, RO: POLLARD, c. c.
YELLOW SPRINGS.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen who design visiting the western mineral waters during the present season, that he has lately taken the occupancy of the YELLOW SPRINGS, the property of Charles Taylor, esq. situate on the Allegany Mountain, about six miles from Montgomery courthouse, Virginia, near the most direct and practicable road for those living south of them, or as far north as the City of Richmond, to travel to the Red Sulphur, White Sulphur, or Sweet Springs, where he will endeavor to furnish those who may desire to make an experiment of the waters, with accommodations as convenient and comfortable as the country will afford. He flatters himself that the experiments which have been made in the course of three or four years past furnish ample testimony of the utility and efficacy of these springs, perhaps there are few (if any) medicinal waters in the western country, of superior virtue—the water is strongly purgative, and is an almost instantaneous cure for all eruptions, sores, or scrofulous complaints; in sores they never have failed. The subscriber has such confidence in the virtue of these waters, that he is induced to believe that no person who may visit them for the benefit of health will be disappointed.
CHARLES LEWIS. June 19th, 1809. w3t The editors of the Norfolk Ledger, Charleston (S. C.) Courier, and Raleigh Register, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for three weeks, and forward their accounts to the editor of the Virginia Argus for payment.
Virginia :
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 10th day of June, 1809.
Samuel Duval, Plff. AGAINST John Fowler, junior, Henry Banks, and David Ross and Company, Defs.
THE defendant John Fowler not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered , That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Wants a Situation,
IN a Counting Room, or some Gentlemen's Store or Grocery in this city, a Young Man, who writes a good hand and is acquainted with book-keeping; one who has lived for a number of years in a respectable grocery in this place, and can produce the best testimonials of his honesty, sobriety and industry. Apply at Mr. NICHOLAS HALLAM'S, where he may be seen. Richmond, 19th June, 1809. wtf
THE Executrix E. G. John Hoome, late of the Bowling Green, dec. being desirous of ascertaining the claims against said decedent's estate that arrangements may be made for discharging them—request all who have claims against said estate, to make them known to Ben: W. Coleman, Esq. of Elkin, near the Bowling Green. Those indebted to the estate are hereby informed that the bonds and accounts due the estate are now placed in Mr. C's. hands for collection. No further indulgence can be given.
JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executrix of JOHN HOOMES, dec. Bowling Green, 20th May, 1809. wtf
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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 Hds. Brown Sugar, 25 Do Molasses, 5 Tierces Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Havana Segars, 3 Bales Welch Plains, Family Flour in Barrels and Half Barrels, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and } TEAS. Souchong 10 Boxes Mould Candles, FOR SALE by Geo. Watt.
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THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR
LINNEN or COTTON
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(For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.)
AND will contract with country Store-keepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PA-TENT NAILS.
WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
A Miller wanted.
IF a miller who has a small family, or is a single man, will apply at Meade's mill in Amelia, he may probably fix himself advantageously for one or more years from the 1st of August next, or sooner if application is made.
Amelia, June 17, 1809. swtf
NOTICE.
THE partnership of Chaigneau and Freeman, was dissolved the 15th instant. Those indebted to the said partnership, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts; and those who have any demands against the concern, will please to call immediately for payment.
Francis Freeman. Benjamin Chaigneau. June 20th, 1809. 2p
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To superintend a parcel of laborers in the vicinity of this city.
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[By Authority.]
AN ACT
To continue in force "An act declaring the assent of Congress to a certain act of the state of South Carolina, passed the twenty first of December, one thousand eight hundred and four."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act of the twenty-eighth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and six, entitled "An act declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of South Carolina, passed on the twenty-first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and four, so far as the same relates to authorising the city council of Charleston to impose and collect a duty on the tonnage of vessels from foreign ports," be and the same is hereby continued in force from the passage of this act for five years, and thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter and no longer.
J. B. VARNUM,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON,
Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate June 15, 1809.
Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT
Authorising the appointment of an agent for the land office at Kaskaskia, and allowing compensation to the commissioners and clerk.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the secretary of the treasury be, and he is hereby authorised to employ an agent, whose compensation shall not exceed five hundred dollars, in full for all his services, for the purpose of appearing before the board of commissioners for adjusting the claims to land in the Kaskaskia district, in behalf of the United States, to investigate the claims for land, and to oppose all such as he may deem fraudulent and unfounded.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That five hundred dollars shall be allowed to each of the said commissioners and to the clerk of the board as compensation for their services rendered in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.
J. B. VARNUM,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
GEO: CLINTON,
Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate June 15, 1809.
Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
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Political Relations of G. Britain.
It appears that England is once more to be involved in a continental war; London papers inform us, that Austria is to receive a subsidy of six millions, of which her envoy has already returned with a part. From this day's paper, it will also appear, that England has extended her commercial relations, by making peace with Turkey and Persia. Her friendly relations with Sweden, however, bear a lowering aspect:
From a review of the articles under the Swedish head, it will be seen, that there is a great probability of her being excluded from the Baltic. By a review of the Spanish and Portuguese affairs, her expenditures, in her Spanish and Portuguese expeditions, will appear enormous. When we therefore, combine those articles with the present expenses of her navy and armies in Portugal, and her sufferings under the late non-intercourse law; we shall have a clear interpretation of Lord Grenville's conversation in the House of Lords, when he asserted, that "had ministers waited a month longer, the commerce of the country would have been effectually destroyed."
LONDON, April 24.—The Dutch papers contain an account of the treaty of peace between this country & Turkey. It is said to consist of 12 articles, of which the following is the substance:
"The property which either may have in its possession belonging to the other, & all ships of private individuals under embargo, shall be immediately restored.
"From the moment of the signing of this treaty all hostilities shall cease, and the prisoners of war on both sides shall be restored within 31 days succeeding, without any ransom.
"Mutual accommodations in regard to commerce, to be afforded in its fullest extent—the tariff at Constantinople to remain as it is."
The 11th article says, that "it has been at all times forbidden to ships of war to enter the Canal of Constantinople, viz. the Strait of the Dardanelles, or that of the Black Sea, and as that ancient rule of the Ottoman empire must be henceforward observed in time of peace by all powers whatever, the British court promise to conform to this principle."
LONDON, April 27.—East Indies.—We yesterday stated that accounts from India, brought by the Georgiana, described the French interest at the court of Persia, as being on the decline. We are happy to have it in our power to state that the Seaflower, capt. Davy, is arrived at Plymouth in 9 weeks from the Cape of Good Hope, with dispatches for government, announcing the conclusion of a Treaty of Amity and Friendship between the court of Persia and the government of India. The embassy to the capital of Persia was conducted by capt. Malcolm, brother to capt. Malcolm of the royal navy, and was received in the most splendid style of magnificence.
The intelligence we gave yesterday of the French embassy having been driven from Persia seems therefore to be correct.
[The following extract, will show the advantages of this treaty in a political point of view to Britain; and it will also serve to give us some idea of the policy of the court Persia.]
April 27.—Substance of the Treaty of commerce between the courts of France and Persia, signed in January 1809.
When French merchants, or other French subjects, arrive either in the harbours or on the frontiers of Persia, no violence shall be offered them by the Governors or Magistrates of the country, who shall, on the contrary, send them help and assistance in time of need.
If the French Consul-General proposes to fix his residence at Ispahan, crown land shall be hired for him, that he may build a house upon it. The same with regard to other French Merchants who may be like-wise inclined; when they wish to remove, the authority of the country shall take care of their property, and restore the same to them the moment they claim it.
The French Ambassadors shall be treated with all honours due to the first of Christian Monarchs; and the Consuls, Envoys, and French Merchants, shall take precedence above those of all other nations.
When French merchants export or import merchandise, they shall pay duty according to a fair valuation of the goods, at the time being, and be allowed to pay the same either in specie or commodity.
No duty shall be levied on servants of French merchants settled in Persia, either French, Americans, or Indians, until they
amount to twenty; nor shall any duty be exacted on their Dragomans, or interpreters of the country.
Governors shall give assistance to ships that may be wrecked, and cause the expense to be paid them accordingly; but they shall not, under any pretence, retain any articles belonging to the ship they may happen to have saved from the sea.
During the space of three years from the date of the Treaty, Frenchmen shall pay no duty (Custom-house). The same with respect to Persian merchants in France.
French merchants shall only once pay duty in Persia, for whatever merchandise they may import or export. The rate is three per cent. Persian merchants shall enjoy the same privilege in France. Goods imported or exported by the way of Bagdad, to pay duty as at Ispahan.
Consuls shall be permitted to build a church contiguous to their residence, and to display the French colours on the tops of their houses—at ten-ports only.
In case a French Merchant should experience a reverse of fortune without having given security any to body, no other Frenchman shall be called upon to discharge his debts; but in case of security being given, the same shall be executed.
When agreements are entered into between French, Persian, and Merchants of other countries respecting partnership and insurances, such agreement must be submitted to the judge of the country, or to the French Consul, and a copy of the same to be lodged with the latter, that it may be resorted to according to circumstances.
When a French slave shall fall into the hands of Persian subjects, & not having become a Mussulman, signifies to the French Consul that he demands his protection, no opposition shall be made to his being given up on paying for his ransom the sum that he had cost originally.
With respect to the effects and goods belonging to Persian subjects embarked at the Persian ports on board of Turkish ships, market vessels bound to the Indies or elsewhere, or loaded with India commodities for the return if during their double voyage the French vessels should have any difference with the above-mentioned countries, and that their vessels should fall into their power, and that there should be found on board merchandise, the whole of their goods and effects shall be restored.
It having been agreed upon between the agents of the Court of France and that of Persia, that the Island of Bareck shall be given to the former, there to establish a factory, immediately after the evacuation of Georgia and all other Persian Provinces by the Russians.
If the French merchants happen to be pillaged by robbers, Governors shall make inquiries, so as to seize the banditti, and restore the goods to the owners, who shall have to recompense the trouble to that effect.
When a French merchant fails, the remainder of his property shall be divided amongst his creditors, according to their respective and individual claims.
CHINESE CORRESPONDENCE.
In our Gazette of the 27th ult. we gave an account of the British expedition from Bengal and Penang, under Admiral Drury to MACAO, a Portuguese settlement in the vicinity of Canton, but which is held under the Chinese government.—By the arrival of a friend from that remote section of the Globe, we have been favoured with a part of the correspondence which took place on that occasion, and which we insert for the amusement of our readers. It may also afford some information relative to the ideas entertained of the British by that singular and very numerous people. The Americans are by the Chinese sometimes called Second Chop Englishmen , but Europeans & Americans are generally classed together, and called " Pan-goo ," or White Devils . The Viceroy of Canton is commonly distinguished by the name of John Tuck , which is by some supposed to correspond with his title. He is considered as a very great man, and is as inaccessible as the Grand Seignor, inasmuch that Admiral Drury could not be permitted to appear in his presence.
[Providence Gazette.]
TRANSLATION.
A memorial of the Viceroy of Canton, to the Commanders and Agents of Merchants at Whampoa.
I The Incontee, direct this Chop to let you know, that you belong to an island in the middle of the sea. Your subsistence depends on your manufactures. From the goodness of our Emperor, you are permitted to come to Canton to trade.—This is a favour of the highest importance, and most extensive kind: But your Admiral has disobeyed the laws, by introducing soldiers into Macao without permission; and your Chief has joined with him in creating disturbances. I have informed the Emperor, and he has issued his decree in return. I have directed the Mandarins to make you informed of the same, and to impress on you, with the utmost force, the meaning of it. If the troops still persist in remaining here, I shall be obliged to send a great many soldiers, to destroy them all; and this they will owe to the Admiral, and the Chief; but as to you, I hold you all blameless. You must all remain peaceable, and continue to pay respect to the laws.
When the troops shall be removed, then I shall direct a memorial to the Emperor, begging him to have the kindness to restore the trade to you as formerly: but if you
* Meaning in the Chinese language, watch-making.

ve the audacity to give ear to the Admi- ral and the English Chief, and unite with them in creating disturbances, then I shall send numerous forces, in order to entirely destroy you; and which they will do, if you are as hard as rocks or jasper; and when it must be so, I shall be able to show you obedience. Obedience to the laws is the first thing necessary; this is the chief ob- ject and meaning of this address. In the reign of Kia King, 20th or 8th De- cember, 1808.
Reply of the Incentoe of Canton to the Position of the Agents and Commanders of the Country Ships
I, The Mandarin. Vice Incentoe of the two provinces of Quantong and Quangsi, deputed from the Tribunal of War, &c. In reply to your letter, I have to inform you, that you are private merchants, who come here to carry on your business; and in regard to the consequences of the dis- orders which the English have come here to make, you are not included; but as you came here under the English flag, I cannot help interrupting your business jointly with them.
In regard to the goods you have landed, the Celestial Duty protects strangers of distant countries. We can never retain or keep back your merchandise; therefore if you have no disposition to trade with this country, I shall order the merchants to re- store entirely every thing that belongs to you; but if you wish to continue your com- merce as heretofore, and you have any goods to land, you must wait till all the sol- diers are embarked and then you shall take in and deliver cargoes; therefore you must remain peaceful and be quiet; wait- ing the conclusion of this business, with- out its being necessary to repeat your re- quest. In the reign of Kia King, 21st or 9th De- cember, 1808.
The dispatches received from Lord Gam- bier, it is said, state, that all the remain- ing French ships, except one sail of the line, have got into Aix Roads—that one is likely to be destroyed—the indefatigable and some other ships were left battering her.
Plymouth, April 26. —The Arethusa, 36, La Niemen; 44, (the Amethyst's prize) safely arrived here this day. The prize is a beautiful frigate, and sails re- markably fast. Two other French prizes also came in this day.
The Theseus, 74, that arrived here yes- terday, has brought over the crews of the vessels that were destroyed as fire ships in Basse Roads; by the account they bring, it appears as if the Ocean of 120 guns, had been rendered unseaworthy since the first attack by three gun-brigs that approached her in such a situation as to shoot her through on the ebb tide, so that she filled on the flood.
STATE OF THE FRENCH FLEET.
By an officer who left Rochefort on the 24th ultimo.
L'Ocean, of 120 guns, vice admiral Ale- mand, captain Rowland—on shore as late as the 25th April, unrigged, lightened and shored up by lower yards, and no probable chance of getting off, having laid there two spring tides.
Foudroyant, of 84 guns, rear admiral Yourden, captain Henry—in the same state on the 24th.
Cesar, of 84 guns, commodore Fau- gone—up the river towards Rochefort, much damaged by grounding.
Tourville, of 74 guns, captain Le Gall- lie—gone up the river, and damaged.
Aquilon, of 74 guns, capt. Manion, (died of his wounds)—struck to the Revenge & frigates on the 12th of April, and burnt by the English.
Tonnerre, of 84 guns, captain Clément de la Roussière—burnt by the enemy with the French colours flying.
Ville de Varsovie, of 84 guns, capt. Gre- villier—struck to the Revenge and frigates and burnt by them.
Jemapp, 74 guns, capt. Favour—gone up the river, much damaged, having been on shore.
Jean Bart, 80 guns, capt. Bosee, (order- ed by Bonaparte to be shot)—wrecked on the 26th of February on Les Pilotes Shoal, while reconnoitering the English fleet.
Celcetta, (formerly English) of 50 guns, capt. Leseneve—struck to the Impereuse, & burnt by her.
Regulus, of 84 guns, capt. Lucas, & Pa- riot, of 74 guns, capt. Mahe—were both on shore; one as late as the 24th, having been there two spring tides—the other supposed to have gone to pieces in a westerly gale, or got off and went up the river in the night.
Indienne frigate, captain Protoare— burnt by the enemy on the 16th of April.
Elbe frigate, capt. Beranger; Palas dit- to, capt. Le Bigot; and Hortense, ditto, capt. Auguand—escaped up the river on the night our fire-ships bore down on the enemy.
BRITISH NAVY TO APRIL 1.
At sea, 95 of the line 10 50's, 135 fri- gates, 114 sloops, 256 gun-brigs—610.
In port and fitting, 24 of the line, 5 50's, 26 frigates, 57 sloops, 49 gun-brigs—161.
Guard-ships, 6 of the line, 2 50's, 3 fri- gates, 44 sloops, 1 gun-brig—56.
Hospital and prison ships, 35 of the line, 5 50's, 11 frigates, 2 sloops, 1 gun-brig— 54.—Total in commission—841.
Building, 50 of the line, 20 frigates, 20 sloops, 10 gun-brigs—100.
In ordinary, 54 of the line, 13 50's, 57 frigates, 46 sloops, 30 gun-brigs—200.
Grand total 264 of the line, 25 50's, 252 frigates, 243 sloops, 347 gun-brigs—1141.
The following is a sketch of the Navy of England for the year 1806, as submit- ted to parliament by the First Lord of the Admiralty in his estimates for that year.
ESTIMATE. 120,000 men for the navy, wages for 13 months at the rate of £1, 17 0 per month. £2,886,000
For victuals, at the rate of £1. 13 0 a month per man, 2,964,000 For wear and tear of ships at the rate of £3 a man per month, 4,680,000 For ordnance, at the rate of five shillings a month per man, 390,000 Sterling, £ 10 923,000 About 48 millions dollars annually.
[The subjoined list of exactions on A- merican trade, may justly be considered as one of the effects of the unfortunate measures of the 10th congress.]—Aurora.
The following duties have lately been laid on imports in foreign vessels at the isl- and of Jamaica.
Tonnage $1 per ton. Flour, $1 per bbl. Corn meal, 50 cents per bbl. Corn, peas, and beans, 12 1/2 cents per bushel. Rice, 50 cents per cwt. Boston chips, 50 cents per M. Shingles, $1 per M. Staves, $2 25 per M. P. P. lumber, $2 25 per M. feet. Common lumber, $1 50 per do. W of Hoops, 75 cents per do. Horses cattle, &c. 10 per cent.
Domestic News.
From the Trenton (N. J.) True American.
Dreadful Hail Storms. —A letter from a gentleman at Woodstown, in Salem county, informs us, that part of the country has recently experienced two of the severest Hail Storms that can be remembered by the oldest in- habitants. The first was on the 24th ult. and extended in width not more than half a mile, in length its extent was not known.—The hail-stones were about the size of a Robin's egg, and very transparent; and were driven with such force by the wind as to des- troy entirely many fields of grain and gardens. The second was on the 28th; its extent not known. The hail stones which fell in some places were as large as a common hen's egg, not transpa- rent like the former, but having the ap- pearance of snow-balls. Though this storm was not accompanied by so high a wind as the former, it did great damage—horses, cows, sheep, hogs, &c. being killed by the stones, and one barn, that our informant had heard of, destroyed by the lightning.
From another quarter we have the following account, which we give in the words of our correspondent, whose veracity is unquestionable:—
"On Sunday the 28th of May there fell, near Mannahawkin, on the sea shore, in the county of Monmouth, the largest hail-stones ever seen by the oldest persons there. The hail began to fall about seven o'clock, P. M. and continued about seven or eight minutes; after it had ceased falling, I gathered some of the largest, which measured 7 inches in circumference; thirty minutes after I measured se- veral, which were five or six inches. It was no doubt a favorable circum- stance that the wind abated just as the hail began to fall; if it had not been the case, I am of opinion the Ryev- dale would have been destroyed. Con- siderable injury has been done to the Peach trees."
"Before the hail fell, there was a severe thunder storm with heavy rain, wind very high about West. The ground was nearly covered with hail, and some of the stones lay on the ground one hour and three quarters before they dissolved."
Marietta, June 1.
On Sunday the 28th ult. we expe- rienced a tremendous gust of wind from the West, accompanied with rain; its violence was so great as to bear down every thing in its way, over- turning and demolishing frame houses of 30 to 40 feet long. Three new buildings in this town, have been en- tirely destroyed, and others removed from their foundations; barns and out- houses overturned and broken to pie- ces, brick houses unroofed; trees are broke down and tore up by the roots in every direction, and the state and other roads nearly impassable. We have heard of the loss of a number of horses and cattle, crushed to death by the fall of timber, and fear that the destruction has been very great, but do not understand that any human lives have been lost.
This is supposed to be one of the most extensive tornadoes ever known in this country; we learn that it has been equally severely felt at Chilico- the, Zanesville and Clarksburg, as at this town, comprising a distance of nearly 200 miles in length and fifty or sixty in width. It would appear that it came in veins of some one hun- dred feet wide, as many weaker build- ings than those destroyed remain un- disturbed, and the fall of timber evi-
dently mark the direction of those veins.
Savannah, June 1.
We were visited here last evening at 8 o'clock with one of the most vi- olent Hail Storms ever known in this place. It was preceded by heavy clouds, and much lightning, and a loud and very distinct roaring, at a great distance, announced its approach. It continued about 15 minutes, and in that time, it is supposed to have des- troyed upwards of ten thousand panes of glass. We hope the vein did not extend much in breadth, for the sake of our friends in the country, as those crops on which it has fallen must be destroyed. The largest of the hail stones which we have seen, were about the size of a pigeon's egg, and were of a harder consistence than usual. The hail was of a remarkable sulphu- rous taste, and as soon as the storm had passed over us, a smoke of the most disagreeable smouldering smell, passed in a cloud through the streets, and induced many to believe that some house had been set on fire by the lightning.
New-London, (Con.) May 31.
Earthquake. —A shock of an earth- quake was very sensibly felt on Thurs- day last, in this and the neighboring towns. The sound which preceded the motion resembled the noise of a heavy loaded waggon moving on a hard road.
On the 2d ult. the ice on Lake Erie, had not broken up; but remained thick and in a solid state, extending from Buffalo Creek to a distance of 50 miles beyond Presq' Isle. The navigation of this lake, is stated to be open several weeks earlier, in mod- erate seasons.—Watchman.
The sloop of war Rosamond, which brought our Mr. Oakley, with the dispatches, sailed from Hampton Roads direct for England on the 28th of April, and there can be but little doubt of her having arrived by the 20th of May. Mr. Madison's pro- clamation, restoring the intercourse with Great Britain, went out in this vessel; but the dispatches from our government reached Norfolk too late to go out in her. No time, however, was lost. Government sent off the U- nited States brig Syren, for England and France. She sailed from Balti- more the 6th ult.
The ship Herkimer, from England, in distress. The amount of goods thrown overboard, it is said is 300, 000 dollars. Her cargo was one of most valuable that ever left England for this country.
War in Louisiana. —Accounts from St. Louis on the Missouri have lately indicated an approaching war with the Indians in Upper Louisiana. We are now enabled to state, that the Secretary of War has just declared that he had felt some alarm upon the subject, but that the alarm was over. He is satis- fied there will be no serious Indian War. Freeman's Journal.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability, to a member of Congress, dated St. Lewis (L. T.) May 10th, 1809.
"The tranquillity of the people in this Territory has of late been distur- bed from a fear of Indian hostilities. Fort Madison on the Mississippi, and in the Indian country, was threatened to be attacked.—Two companies of Militia marched to reinforce it, and three more of volunteers have made this place their head-quarters for se- veral days past, waiting marching or- ders. The general court opened, and adjourned sine die—no business was done. But the danger is happily over; the militia are returning—the volun- teers have returned, and the people are returning to their habitations and to their senses.—The Governor deserves credit for his zeal and exertions to de- fend the country."
Petersburg, June 20.
TOBACCO.
In our paper of the 15th inst. we observed that we were unacquainted with any mal- practices existing in Petersburg, in the sale or purchase of Tobacco—but promised that if any such were made known to us, we should not fail to give them publicity.
Since the publication aforesaid, we have been apprised of some practices of a most dishonest nature, prevalent among a certain class of people, which should not pass un- noticed; and which we are sorry to record, because, to use an old and vulgar adage (very frequently exemplified) "one scab- by sheep spoils the whole flock;" and in the present instance, some people may be so uncharitable as to implicate the whole body of craftsmen and speculators, because a few are concerned in the fraudulent transactions which we are now to communi- cate.
We are told, very credibly told, that some persons, possessing very liberal ideas of national duty, and moral honesty, are in the constant habit of purchasing refused Tobacco, and disposing of the same to ad- vantage, in this way;—A previous good understanding exists between the buyers of this trash, and certain craftsmen who na- vigate the river from this place to Nor- folk and back again. On the passage, the Inspector's marks and the shipper's marks on the good Tobacco, are erased; the same marks are transferred to the refused hogs- heads, and a regular exchange thus made of bad for good.—When arrived at the des- tined port, the consignee without more ado, receives the Tobacco, apparently with the Inspector's and shipper's marks upon it, & in due time it is shipped to Europe. In many cases the tobacco is not landed at all; but merely transferred from the craft to the ship which is to convey it to some for- eign port; and by this means detection is more easily avoided. The good tobacco is afterwards sold by the agent of the fraudu- lent purchaser, for the usual market price, by whom an immense profit is reaped; whilst the honest trader, when his tobacco arrives in England or elsewhere, discovers the consequences of the fraud which has been played upon him; his tobacco sells for less there than it cost in America, and he is left in astonishment and dismay at the unexpected issue of his adventure.
Another cunning and infamous plan of speculation, we are informed, exists in this way:—Some persons (we trust to God there are not many) holding tobacco notes, are in the habit of getting the tobacco re-inspected—and in case any of it, on this re-examination, should prove rotten or un- merchantable, (which is often the case, either from the original negligence of the inspectors, or from other causes) vend- ing it to their neighbors as sound and merchant- able.
These facts (particularly the first) are truly alarming, and call loudly for the inter- ference of the constituted authorities of the state, by whom alone proper remedies can be applied. Already the innocent and up- right dealers in tobacco, are suffering from the undue advantages possessed over them by roguish speculators; & the character of our staple commodity is in the high road to depreciation, if not utter ruin. It were better to renew the old law, and commit refused tobacco to the flames, as therein enacted, than to suffer a continuation of present dishonest dealings, and such shame- ful evasions of existing Statutes. The law of Virginia on the subject of refused tobac- co, is a perfect dead letter .
We trust the next assembly will take the premises into their serious consideration.
BOSTON, June 5.
Prices at Lisbon, April 22. Indian corn 1 25 a 1 35; beans 2 50 a 2 75; flour, bbl. 10 a 11 dollars. beef, No. 1, 24 dollars; pork, No. 1, 28; rice 6 a 6 50; codfish 5 a 5 50; butter 25 cents a 30; bacon 75 a 80 cents; bees wax 55 a 60; pitch 6 a 7 dollars. tar 4 a 6; staves, pipe, 100 dollars. bhd. 50, bbl. 30.
Latest from Lisbon.—Yesterday ar- rived the brig Julian, Williams, 40 days from Lisbon. The French had not made any movements towards Lis- bon. Sir David Baird has just arrived with 7000 troops from England, which increased the British troops on that station to 25,000—the Portuguese army was 30,000 strong, well equipped, and in high spirits. The combined forces had got possession of all the heights and passes for 25 miles round, completely fortified, and were deter- mined to make a stand against the French, if they approached.
Capt. W. confirms the report of the capture of Vigo by the English; also, the capture of Oporto by the French. After the surrender of Oporto it was given up to the troops for plunder dur- ing three days, wherein the most hor- rid excesses were committed.
Congress.
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE.
JUNE 19.—On the motion of Mr. Giles, it was resolved that the President of the U. S. be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate such information as he may deem proper to communicate respecting the exiles expelled from Cuba, and who may either have or are expected to arrive within the jurisdiction of the U. S. and whe- ther any propositions have been made by the minister plenipotentiary of France for the purpose of removing said exiles with their slaves and effects to any place within the dominions of France.
The Senate resumed the third reading of "the bill for the re-admission of certain pe- nalities and forfeitures, &c." when it was committed to Messrs. Giles, Anderson, Crawford and Hillhouse.
The bill to appropriate certain public ground in the city of Washington for the erection of public baths, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The bill to continue in force the act to interdict the commercial intercourse be- tween the U. S. and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, passed unanimously. The following is a copy of the bill.
A BILL.
To amend and continue in force the act entitled "An act to interdict the com- mercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, seventeenth and eighteenth sections of the act, "en- titled "An act to interdict the commer- cial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their de-
pendencies, and for other purposes," shall continue in force until the end of the next session of Congress: Provided, that no- thing therein contained shall be construed to prohibit any trade or commercial inter- course which has been or may be permit- ted in conformity with the provisions of the eleventh section of the said act.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That all acts, repealed or mentioned or inten- ded to be repealed by the said act to in- terdict commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, shall be, and remain repealed, notwithstanding any part of the same act which has been or may hereafter be revoked or annulled, or which may expire by its own limita- tion. Provided the penalties and forfeit- ures which may have been incurred or shall hereafter be incurred on account of any infraction of the act laying an embar- go on all ships, and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, or of any of the acts supplementary thereto, or of the act to enforce and make more ef- fectual an act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the U. S. or of any of the provisions of the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the U. S. & Great Britain and France & their depen- dencies, and for other purposes," shall after the expiration of any of the said acts, or of any provision thereof, be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said acts and every provision thereof were in full force and virtue.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of this act, no ship or vessel shall be permitted to depart for any foreign port or place with which com- mercial intercourse has not been or may not be permitted by virtue of this act or of the act to interdict the commercial inter- course between the United States and Great Britain and France and their depen- dencies, and for other purposes. And no ship or vessel, bound to a foreign port or place with which commercial intercourse has been or may be thus permitted, shall be allowed to depart unless the owner or owners, consignee of such ship or vessel, shall, with the master, have given bond with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any port or place with which commercial intercourse is not thus permitted, nor be directly or indirectly engaged, during the voyage, in any trade with such port or place. And if any ship or vessel shall, contrary to the provisions of this section, depart from any port of the United States without a clearance, or without having given bond in the manner above mentioned, such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited to the owner or owners, agent, freighters, factors, master or com- mander of such ship or vessel shall in- over severally forfeit & pay a sum equal to the value of the ship or vessel and of the cargo put on board the same: Provided always, that the provisions of the eleventh section of the act to interdict the commer- cial intercourse between the United States between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes, shall extend to the prohibitions imposed by this section; which prohibitions shall cease to operate in the manner and un- der the limitations prescribed by the ele- venth section aforesaid, in relation to any nation with which commercial intercourse may hereafter be permitted, in conformi- ty with the provisions of the eleventh sec- tion aforesaid.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures arising under, or incurred by virtue of this act, shall be recovered and distributed, and may be remitted or mitigated in the man- ner prescribed by the act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the U- nited States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other pur- poses.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the vessels which may have ar- rived at any port or place within the U- nited States from Great Britain, her colo- nies or dependencies, between the twen- tieth day of May and the eleventh of June, one thousand eight hundred and nine, shall be exempted from all the forfeitures and penalties incurred in consequence of any violation of any of the provisions of the said act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies.
JUNE 20.—Mr. Leib submitted a resolu- tion for a committee to be appointed to in- quire into the expediency of providing by law for the exclusion of foreign armed vessels from the harbors of the U. S.
The further consideration of the bill for the sale of gunboats was postponed to the first Monday of December next.
The bill for finishing and furnishing the Senate chamber and for other purposes pas- sed: it appropriates 16 500 dollars.
A written message was received from the President of the U. S. with information relative to the exiles from Cuba, and with a letter from Gen. Terreau.
The bill for the erection of public baths was postponed to the 1st of Dec.
JUNE 21.—The Senate resumed the con- sideration of the motion of yesterday, for providing by law for the exclusion of for- eign armed vessels from the ports and har- bors of the U. S. and it was agreed to. And Messrs. Leib, Crawford, Giles, An- derson and Pope, were appointed a com- mittee.
The bill for the remission of certain pe- nalities, &c. passed: also the bill allowing the officers of the treasury to give credit to certain collectors of the customs for al- lowance paid by them to the owners and crews of fishing vessels.

CONGRESS.
In the House of Representatives on the 22d. inst. Mr. Bassett moved to take up the resolution of the Senate authorising the President of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives to adjourn their respective Houses on the 20th inst. The 20th was stricken out, and Monday and Thursday mentioned, Wednesday (to-morrow) was agreed to. Ayes 63.
The next session of Congress will commence on the 4th Monday in November next.
Lost or Mislaid,
(Belonging to the estate of Robert Davis)
THE following BONDS, to wit: Isaac Davis's for six Hundred Dollars and by a receipt given, has been fully discharged, also, a bond of William Robert's for forty dollars, and a bond of John Murry's for £ 30 0 1 2, and another of William Clopton's for the sum of £ 25 principal. I therefore forward all persons, from trading for said bonds at their peril.
ISAAC DAVIS. June 23d, 1809. 2p.
Take Notice,
THAT William B. Webber having entered into an agreement with me to work at the brick layer's business 10 months, I executed my bond to him for £ 36, being the hire which I was to give him. The said Webber not having complied with his agreement, but having left me without giving me notice, this is to forwarn all persons from trading for said bond; the date of which is the 10th of February, 1809, and is payable the 20th of December, 1809.
WILLIAM PHAUP. June 13, 1809. w3p.
NOTICE,
THAT a petition will presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, by Lucy Williamson, to obtain a divorce from her husband, George Williamson.
June 24, 1809. w3p.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time. Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber.
THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting Partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. In my absence, FRANCIS R. STROBA is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from G. & KIRBY. THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27th, 1809. w1stS.
WILL BE LET,
TO THE LOWEST BIDDER. At Amelia Court House, on Thursday the 27th of July next, it being Amelia Court day,
The Building of a Jail
For the county aforesaid. The Jail will be built of Brick and Wood, and a plan may be seen by applying to Wm. T. EGGLESTON, one of the Commissioners. June, 24th 1809. (3wks.)
LATELY PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS, JR's BOOK-STORE, RICHMOND.
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ABAELLINO,
THE
Bravo of Venice;
A ROMANCE.
Translated from the German, by M. G. LEWIS.
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION.
What black magician conjures up this fiend?— What! do you tremble? are ye all afraid Alas! I b'ame ye not, for ye are moral, And moral eyes cannot endure the Devil— Avast! thou dreadful Minister of Hell! (wtf) Richard III.
Louisa County,
March Court, 1809.
Edward Garland, Plaintiff } Against } In William I Morton, Jun. } Defendant } Case.
To recover of the defendants one hundred pounds damages.
THE pluries capias awarded in this cause having been returned that the defendant is not found: It is therefore ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in June next: And if he do not so appear judgment will be rendered against him for the damages aforesaid and costs of the suit: And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published at three successive court days at the door of the court house of this county, and also three times in one of the Richmond news papers.
(A copy,) JOHN POINDEXTER, clk.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1809.
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE, June, 1809.
THE PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS will commence on the 27th inst.—Oration will be delivered, as usual, on the 4th of JULY.
Prospect of Peace with Britain.
[CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST PAPER.]
WHAT, therefore, are our hopes of an adjustment of differences with Britain? We have observed already, and it is an observation that cannot be too often repeated, that the spirit of conciliation, or of aggression, has proportionally risen or fallen in that country, as their allies on the continent, have been either victorious or defeated: in the one case that spirit has been often raised to a silly and bloated state of exaltation; in the other we were allured with soft words and promises, with repeals of blockading orders, and orders of council; all of which, upon subsequent experience, we found to amount to nothing. In case, therefore, that the arms of Austria shall be able to resist the united forces of France, Russia and the Princes of the Rhenish confederation; we may look upon the sly and artful declaration of her ambassador, as so much waste paper: and we may expect another Whitty to insult our vessels in our own waters.
But if the House of Lorraine fall, England will be forced into terms with us on account of the precarious nature of her existence, surrounded as she is by a vigilant and enterprising enemy, who momentarily threatens her with destruction, and who will combine and direct against her, the resources of united Europe. Her sole dependence must be placed in her navy for protection: and whilst this navy is manned and supported from the sources of commerce: and whilst her people find employment and their trade is expedited in turn by the maintenance of a navy, it will be the interest of Britain to court our friendship, who possess raw materials for the use of her manufactures, and who consume the mass of her exports.
Though Britain has made peace with Turkey, this will be attended with no important consequence to her commerce. The face of Europe is not the same at this day as it was in the beginning of the 18th century. Her Turkey company can no longer be established with safety, whilst a Russian Emperor in league with France is acquainted with the road to Byzantium. And that Emperor of the Moslems, who dares to oppose the combined will of Napoleon and Alexander must needs expect to perish by the bow-string or in a dungeon.
Her treaty with Persia will turn to no better purpose. The neighborhood of the Russian Tartar provinces to the northern frontier of the Persian Empire, will always enable Alexander to influence its councils: and whilst Russia and Denmark dictate to Sweden, can G. Britain, therefore, count with certainty, upon a single ally?
An identity of language, religion and manners, make this country the natural ally of Britain. With that country we have been accustomed to trade; and in every article either of necessity or of luxury, we use those which are English, or such as are assimilated to English fashions. In the event of a peace, and in the present situation of Europe, her exports to this country would be nearly equal to her exports to all other places of the world, but through a degraded commercial jealousy of a trade which our own activity and the convulsed state of Europe would have enabled us to enjoy, she violates the laws of nations and outrages the rights of neutrals. Labouring, therefore, under this infatuation, it is doubtful whether she has proposed the late terms with the determination of making them the preliminaries of a treaty: or whether to gain time, to observe what shall be the future fortune of the belligerents: to obtain a present supply of naval stores and of raw materials for her manufactures, and to sell in exchange their wrought products: to give employment to her people, and increase her national revenue, she has practised a temporary deception.
In such circumstances, we should not pursue that short-sighted and narrow policy, which, by abridging immediate and obvious expenses, endangers by their subtraction the national safety. For this reason it becomes not our rulers to talk of disbanding, but of arming our land and sea forces:
to make preparation either for resistance or aggression, and to calculate and provide not for the best but for the worst results of fortune. To obtain peace, a nation should be prepared for war: and to trust to fortune, we should have the power to command it. An army in the field or ready to begin operations, carry more real conviction to the understanding of statesmen, than the reasonings of all the moralists that ever existed. It may be entertaining to read those publications in which the rights of neutral nations and the consequent injustice of British spoliations on our commerce are demonstrated: if such publications have any good effect, it must be to furnish honest men with replies, to a British faction in this country, to whose existence an English statesman in Parliament has borne public testimony: But with ministers or their adherents, arguments can have little efficacy, not because they are ignorant of the claims of national justice, but because they are already blinded by their cupidity and avarice. It would be laughable to hear a divine haranguing a congress of ambassadors, who reciprocally speak of nothing but of faith and justice, and yet have been sent for the express purpose of overreaching each other; and who have their instructions in their pockets, upon whose observance their lives and fortunes may be dependent. The morality, therefore, of a statesman, is expediency, and knowing this, we should make it expedient for Britain to renounce her principles, and do us justice. Should this system be pursued, G. Britain will be obliged either to comply with our demands or lose her provinces in this country. Great Britain knows their importance to her national welfare: and knowing this, she will also judge of our capacity of wresting them from her as the strongest argument of the justice of our requisitions.
We do not wish our rulers to go to war. God forbid! But in order to have a peace, they must be prepared for it. In nothing is the superiority of republican government more strongly evinced, than in the question now before us. In monarchy, where war is declared at the pleasure of the despot, the inclination of the people is never consulted. Personally exempt from the hardships of war, he is insensible to the sufferings of others: Taught to consider victories as the most glorious, where the greatest numbers have fallen, he returns thanks to Heaven for the shedding of human blood.
In a republic, each is sensible of the calamities that are attendant on a just and necessary war: its misfortunes are brought home to his own feelings and observation. Republics, therefore, consider war as a last appeal to Heaven, when every other mode of adjusting differences has already failed.—Peace is the natural state of mankind; and in every government where they are not corrupted by the laws: their inclinations in this respect are conformable to their interest. War destroys population and agriculture, which naturally depend upon each other. From the increase of the products of agriculture in one country, is derived that superfluous stock which is exchanged for the produce which another makes use of as an article of convenience or a necessary of life. Thus, an universal peace in the world, though it might obstruct the monopolies of some professions, would prove beneficial to the mass of mankind: for, by increasing the home stock of a country, it would enable them to purchase a greater quantity of the products of another; thus, commerce upon the principles of the wants and desires of human nature, would tend to perpetuate harmony amongst them, by demonstrating that each nation was but an unit of the number which composed the great family of mankind. But bad government has precluded all those advantages, and deluged the world with blood. And when the sovereignty of a free people is endangered, she must risk existence itself for its maintenance.
But England "is FIGHTING FOR THE LIBERTY OF THE WORLD." My ears are deafened with this objection; it is returned and banded in the political tennis play of British minions from the northern to the southern frontier of our republic. Does any man who knows what liberty means, assert that there is any such thing in Europe? of Asia or Africa we say nothing, as these are out of the present question. Is it the liberty of the German Empire: i. e. the license of some half dozen of persons to treat twenty millions of people as they please, and to give no account of their conduct? Whether any man should prefer to live in Russia, Denmark, Sweden, France, Spain, or Turkey, for the sole object of freedom of action and of opinion,
† Stephens.
is a problem I would request those gentlemen to solve.
But the English constitution, that "most stupendous fabric of the human understanding"—there dwells freedom—
Imprimis, in those islands where liberty and science are said to sit enthroned, three fourths of the people are excluded from all share in the government, on account of their religious opinions: and of even those who belong to the small number of the Elect, in places of numerous population, there are some who have no representatives; & lastly, three fourths of those who have, are purchased ready-made like the Sunday gentleman's clothes, from the hands of the haberdasher.
The liberty of Europe, therefore, consists in this: In some countries a single man does what he pleases, is accountable to none, and is called an absolute monarch: in others, a dozen of men share with him his power; and they too, are restrained by nothing but their pleasure. And this government is so much worse than the former, because on account of their numbers, their tyranny is more extended, and consequently, is felt in a greater number of places. This is what is called a limited monarchy: i. e. all the abuses are not left to the king to commit, but there are others with whom he participates in them.
To a sincere friend to the rights of mankind, it will be little interesting whether George, or Francis, or Napoleon, obtains the victory: provided, tyranny, like the Crocodile, destroys its race by feeding on its own offspring. His wish will be, that some tyrant of greater military genius and political capacity, should arise amongst them, for their general destruction. He too, must needs yield to fate: and in the subsequent struggles that must ensue, mankind will have some probable chance of recovering their freedom. This will be the fate of those governments which Bonaparte has established as so many out-posts of military despotism. It will be in vain for his heirs to appeal to their titles: the sword which gave him so many titles must also cut out titles for his successors.
Nor ought we in this case to be apprehensive for the sales of our produce: they are mostly articles of primary necessity in life, or such as custom has rendered necessary. The modern principles of commercial treaties are peculiarly oppressive because of the jealousy of neighboring nations. The greater number, therefore, of those petty tyrannies that are consolidated into one; the greater number of useless persons, courtiers, grandees and nobles are the agricultural class freed from maintaining. Any revolution of property or of territory, that happens in Europe, will have very little influence on the safety of this country.—Nature has thrown around it impenetrable barriers. Troops from Europe exposed to the diseases incident to long voyages, and to change of climates would be half conquered before they could be brought into the field of action. Writers can draw no parallels that are applicable to the situation of this country, and of Europe, nor of the past with the present history of this country: we are no longer 300,000 persons scattered through immense forests and swamps, exposed to every invader by our dispersion: but a numerous people, possessed of all the advantages of situation and of numbers.
WE present our patrons with the following news received relative to the situation of the Austrian and French Belligerent armies: and of a victory achieved over the arms of Austria by the armies of France, commanded by the Emperor Napoleon in person. From what we can gather from the official Bulletin, it would appear that the victory was decisive: but when we contrast it with the statement of the Archduke John's advancing with 80,000 men, that the scene of action is not mentioned, nor which of the Austrian armies are defeated: who are the Archdukes made Prisoners, coupled with the usual gasconading of those official relations, we cannot give our assent to the decisive nature of the victory. We have however no doubts on our minds, that in case the arms of Austria are not joined by Prussia and Russia, the crown of the Emperor of the West will shortly be transferred to Napoleon.
NEW-YORK, June 29.
LATE & IMPORTANT NEWS FROM EUROPE.
By the ship Virginia, captain Rocket, in 46 days from Amsterdam, the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received an
Amsterdam paper of the first of May, containing important news of which we have given a translation.
From this it will appear that the "dogs of war" are again let loose in Germany; and that a bloody engagement took place on the 20th of April at Ror, between the French and Austrian army, in which the latter was defeated with great slaughter.
We learn verbally from capt. Crokat, that the victory of the 20th was obtained by a ruse de guerre; the Emperor Napoleon, under cover of a feigned retreat having drawn the archduke Charles into a very unfavourable position. The archduke John was advancing to meet the French at the head of 80,000 men, so that a second general engagement was daily expected.
The Emperor of Russia and the king of Prussia continued neutral.
The ship Mentor, captain Ward, arrived in France from New-York, about three weeks before the sailing of the Virginia. Captain Crokat, we understand, has brought dispatches for government from Mr. Armstrong, who it was reported in Amsterdam was about leaving Paris and would probably return in the Mentor.
Nothing new had been received from Spain.
The embargo on American vessels in the ports of Holland was raised early in April.
The Emperor of Austria had returned to Vienna from the army.
Transferred for the Mercantile Advertiser from an Amsterdam Paper of May 1st.
DRESDEN, April 19. We have at present no other intelligence of the belligerent armies than that the French are concentrated on the Banks of the Danube.
DONAWERTH, April 18. The moment his majesty the Emperor arrived here he issued the following proclamation to his army—
"SOLDIERS! We have fixed the territory of the confederacy; yet the Austrian General imagines that on appearance of his army we shall precipitately retreat & leave our allies to his mercy. The bird of power hovers around me; I am surrounded by my Soldiers. When the sovereign of Austria visited our cabinet, you saw him depart with vows of eternal friendship. In three wars we have conquered Austria, and she has repaid with perfidy the debt of gratitude she owed us. Let us march. At the approach of our armies she will once more acknowledge her conquerors."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON."
BACK, April 20. "I have the honour to inform your majesty that during three days we have repulsed the enemy. Your troops have distinguished themselves."
April 21. This day the French Envoy at the Court of Silingen made the following report public:—
"It is this moment reported by the adjutant of the Prince of Neuchatel, that a great battle had been obtained yesterday by the Bavarian army, headed by his majesty the Emperor and King Napoleon who has made from 10 to 12,000 prisoners, and the Austrian army is retreating. The fruits of this battle are many stands of colours, a great number of cannon. A general and a bloody engagement is soon expected." LUDWIGSBURG, April 23. We have this moment received the following intelligence:—
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
The fire of heaven has struck the Austrian army, and its ingratitude and guilty perfidy are punished. All their ordnance are destroyed. More than 20 generals are killed or wounded. An archduke is among the killed, and two others increase the list of the wounded. We have taken many standards, cannon, much ammunition, and a great quantity of provisions. This battle in our opinion, has decided the fate of the war equally as much as the battle of Jena did that which preceded it. The Prince of Lichtenstein is wounded mortally.
NOTICE.
ON Thursday the 23th of July next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, the former residence of the late Mr. Wm. Fowler of Chesterfield.
About twenty Negroes,
Consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls; the stock of Horses, Cows and Hogs; the plantation utensils, and about 50 BARRELS of CORN. The sale will be made for the purpose of satisfying the claims against the estate, and will be continued from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of, or a sufficient sum raised for that purpose.
THE EXECUTORS of Wm. FOWLER dec.
Chesterfield June 21, 1809. tds
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Mr. William Hewlett, in Charles city, August 5th, 1808, my son JOHN POND, aged thirteen years, whom I had put with Mr. Hewlett to learn the carpenter's business (but had not bound him.) From some cause unknown to myself he left him, and I have never been able to discover where he has gone to. Any person that will deliver him to me in the above county, or give me satisfactory information where he is, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN POND.
June 23d, 1809.
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &c.
Received per the Schooners ATLANTIC & RICHMOND, from New York, Brown Sugar, Green Coffee, Liverpool Ware, Stone Ware, & Prime Pork.
FOR SALE BY GEO. WATT.
Richmond, 26th June, 1809.

REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of Groceries. Likewise sells all kinds of goods by produce on commission.  H. ZEKIA PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. 16.
Vol. 10, Part 2d, or No. 23. of  Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia, is just received and ready for delivery at this Office. Subscription still open at $3 50 per No. June 12.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. A FEW HANDS MR. GIBBON'S  DECLINE & FALL OF THE  ROMAN EMPIRE; To which is added, (in this edition only) THE VERY INTERESTING  LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, written by himself. Eight Vols. Large Octavo, Price 22 Dollars.
A Bank Note OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. 16.
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, decd.  WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day,  One Tract of Land, Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZABETH YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed 2d mo. 17th, 1809. 16s
N. B. The above sale is postponed to Botetourt August Court. EXT. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'r. S. P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 5th mo. 6th, 1809.
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. Fleasants. May 31, 1809. 16.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer September 8, 1809. 16.
To Rent, And possession given immediately,  THE TENEWENT AT present in the occupancy of Mr. William, and directly back of the Hon. Creed Taylor's. Apply to EDWARD W. TRENT. May 4, 1809. 16.
FOR SALE. (Forty Thousand weight Isle of Wight Bacon, Amongst which are 900 Hams, 500 Barrels Herring and Salt, 100 Sacks Salt, Liverpool filled, 20 Bales Georgia Cotton, 40 Tierces Rye Whiskey, 8 Barrels Ditto, 45 Kegs English White Lead, 30 do. Spanish Brown, 20 Tons American and Soder Iron, will be sold low for cash only,  GROCERIES, AS USUAL. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, May 22, 1809. 3m.
City Hotel to Let. THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT with out Houses, Stables &c. situated on a street that leads from the main street by the Governor's to the Capitol; which was lately in the occupancy of Mr. Jas. Vaughan, as a Tavern. It will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tait of this City, who are authorized by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809. 192.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. A FRESH SUPPLY OF  CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE  Patent Medicines. INCLUDING Worm Lozenges, Cough Drops, Restorative Balsam, Hamilton's Balm, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Hahn's Antiphlogistic Pills, Ich Ointment, Eye Water, Eye Salve, Ague and Fever Drops, Vegetable Lotion, Alterative Pills, Bill's Balsam of Hooley, Tarrington's Balsam, Anderson's Pills, Antispasmodic F. T. Drops, &c. &c. May 11, 1809. 16.
A Pair of Horses Stolen. 20 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the courthouse of Manchester, on Thursday night 8th inst.  A Pair of Black Horses. One a BROWN BLACK, very thick set and well made, his left hind foot white—The other a jet or deep black, of rather slender make, both nearly the same age, 8 or 9 years, and about five feet high; they pace, trot and gallop, and run well in harness. I will give Ten Dollars Reward, with reasonable expenses, to any person delivering them to me, or five Dollars for such information that I get them again—& Twenty Dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the Thief. CORNELIUS BUCK. Manchester, 14th June, 1809. 16.
Proposals for furnishing materials, and building a Powder Magazine. IN pursuance of an advice of the Council of State, proposals will be received by me until 1st day of July next, for furnishing materials and building a Powder Magazine, the plan and dimensions will be made known by application to Abraham Doughty. Richmond, June 15, 1809. 16s.
Corn, Oats and Bran, FOR SALE, BY wholesale, and retail, at a reduced price—Enquire opposite the Bell Tavern. Samuel Bell, Grocer. Richmond, June 9, 1809. 3t
TO RENT,  A TENEWENT IN Adams's Valley, with a Brick House in complete order for a store or private family. Enquire as above. N. B. There is also a Large Lot well fenced and a commodious Brick Kitchen with a Cellar. June 16th, 1809. 4t
MALTHUS ON  POPULATION. THE first American edition of this valuable work is just published and may be had at this office. It is in two large octavo volumes, very handsomely executed by Mr. Weightman, of Washington City—Subscribers will please call or send for their copies.
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and fifty 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. DAN. L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Council.
IN COUNCIL, May 18, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for raising seven eighteen pounders opposite D'ew's Point, Nansemond River, until the 1st day of July next. Daniel L. Hylton, c. c. 1 July.
IN COUNCIL, May 29, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive till Thursday the 29th day of June next for repairing between Five and Six Thousand stand of public Arms. The repairs will be of various kind, and the Executive would prefer a contract as to much a piece, for each stand, to be made completely fit for service. The arms may be seen, and further information obtained by application to a General Quarrier. Extract from the Journal. DANIEL L. HYLTUN c. c.
For Sale at this Office, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE BELL TAVERN, [Price Two Dollars.] A SYSTEM OF  Military Tactics, CONTAINING THE  PRINCIPLE 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.
Richmond Turnpike Company. AT a meeting of the Directors of the said company, on Thursday the 8th of June, 1809. Received, That a call of four dollars and fifty cents be made on each share in the said company, and that the holders of the shares pay the same to the treasurer on or before the first day of next month. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
FOR SALE, On Saturday the 23d July, on the premises  The Tract of Land, WHEREON John Iby, dec'd. resided, lying on the upper end of Charles City County, on James river, commanding an extensive view up and down said river, in an agreeable neighborhood—and as a stand for a grocery store, equal to any below the City of Richmond.—There are 75 or 80 Acres of land in this tract, (more or less) and devised by the decedent to be sold for the payment of his debts. Terms will be made known on the day of sale, by the ADMINISTRATOR. With the Will annexed. June 3d, 1809. 16s.
HAVING executed a deed of trust to Benjamin Oliver, jr. William Cunningham, and Samuel Richardson, conveying certain property therein mentioned, to them, for the purpose of making sale thereof, in order to discharge all debts for which I am bound for my father, and my own debts,—It is therefore my wish that all such creditors may as soon as possible, make their respective claims known to the above named gentlemen, that they may know how far to carry the sales, which will take place the 1st of August next. JOHN M. SYME. 4th June, 1809. 16s.
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us, by John M. Syme, of the county of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all debts for which he is bound for his father, and his own debts; we shall, on Tuesday the first day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, upon the premises, proceed to sell, four hundred and sixty-three acres, (or a late survey) of prime and valuable Land, adjoining the town of New-Castle, upon Pamunkey River, and the ferry across that river. Also, ELEVEN NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, and implements of Husbandry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument. Such title as we hold as trustees will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and possession of the land given at Christmas, with the privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in 12 months, from the day of sale. Interest will be expected upon the distant payments bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers of the personal property, and bonds with deeds of trust upon the land and ferry of the respective purchasers. The land, &c. will be shown by Mr. Wm. CUNNINGHAM, living in New-Castle, or either of the Mr. SYMES, to any person wishing to view the premises—Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and their claims discounted. According to Mr. John M. Syme's notification above, we or either of us, will receive the amount of any claim, and it is our wish that they be made known prior to the day of sale. There are some previous liens upon this property, or some of it, to secure certain debts, which will be first paid, according to their several dates. Proposals for any part of the above property will be received by either of the trustees prior to the sale. BENJAMIN OLIVER, jr. WM. CUNNINGHAM. SAML. RICHARDSON. New Castle, June 4th, 1809. 16s.
Virginia, to wit: At a court of Appeals held at the Capitol in Richmond, the twelfth day of May, 1809: RULE.—Great inconveniences & delays having arisen from motions to alter & amend the decrees & special entries of this Court, after they have been entered of record, it is expected that in future the Counsel will respectively in all cases where a special decree or entry shall be deemed necessary, prepare notes of such decree or entry; as they may think ought to be made on the decision: to be considered as part of their statement, and delivered to the judges, with the record, at the final argument, in each cause.
A Copy, Teste, J. Brown, c. c.
NOTICE. ALL those that have claims against the estate of Waddy Turner, dec'd. will please bring them forward, authenticated agreeable to law, for adjustment. Those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward, as soon as possible, and make payment, as the situation of the estate will not allow of any further indulgence. A. TURNER, Adm'r. June 8th, 1809. 3w.
HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
The famous high blooded Horse,  Admiral Nelson,
A BEAUTIFUL dark bay, 16 hands high, full of strength, health & vigor, and inferior to no horse either for speed or bottom, of fine bone and muscle. This horse was purchased by me when in London of Lord Grosvenor, he was then in training; will stand the ensuing season at Sandy Point, Charles City country. The scarcity of money induces the subscriber to let him cover mares this season at 10 dollars the single leap, 20 dollars the season, thirty dollars to insure a mare in foal, the insurance money to be paid, by the gentleman who insured if changed the season money may be discharged by the payment of fifteen dollars by the tenth of August, at which time the season will expire, with half a dollar to the groom for each mare. Large and extensive pasture of the best white clover gratis; the greatest care and attention paid the mares, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. This horse has not run many races, but his performance will sufficiently justify the opinion of Lord Grosvenor & his Son, who certify that they consider him the best three year old horse in England, and challenging any 4 year old, which was not accepted.
In October 1798, at New Market, he won a sweepstakes of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers, at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 3lb. fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Standish's ch. c. Split Pigeon—5 to 4 against Admiral Nelson, 7 to 4 against Sir Harry, 6 to 1 against Split Pigeon, and 10 to 1 against Young Javelin. In 1799 he won a sweepstakes of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each beating Lord Egremont's b. c. by Preceptor, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Golding's Boaster—3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800 he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of 50 pounds, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses.—See Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE. ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull and foaled in 1795; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her dam Cypher by Squirt out of Fribble's dam, by Regulus.—See Supplement to the Stud Book, page 15. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. N. B. Notes for the twenty dollar must be sent with the mares.
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at whole sale and retail.
CUT NAILS.     Wholesale prices Retail prices.     3d 13 1-2 cents. 14 1-2 cents per lb   4 13 14   6 12 13   8 11 12   10 10 1-2 11 1-2   12 10 1-2 11 1-2   20 10 1-2 11 1-2    CUT BRADS.     8d 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.    SPRIGS.     2d 29 cts. per lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-2 67   6 17 84    WROUGHT NAILS.     6d 14 15 per lb.   8 13 1-2 14 1-3   10 13 14   12 12 1-2 13 1-2   20 13 13   30 12 13    Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchers, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Penders, Tracers, Stretchers, and Ox Chairs;—Bridles, Collars, Halers, Braces, Surcingles, Buck Bands, Belly Bands, Breeching, Fire Buckets, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes.
   Fair tops, back straps, $ 9   Ditto plain 8   Suawarrows, 7   Half Boots, 5   Mens calf skin shoes lined & bound 10 6 12 3/4   do. side leather, 7 6 3/4   Negro shoes (strong russet) 7 6 3/4   Womens leather shoes, thick soles, 7 6   do. do. thin, do. 6 9   do. do. slippers, 6 9   do. Morocco do. 6 9   do. do. ties, 7 6   Girls leather shoes, 4 6 3/4   Boys do. 4 6 3/4    Any of the above articles made to order at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR. Richmond March 23, 1809.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 25th day of March, eighteen hundred and seven, executed by Carter Wilkinson and Sally his wife, to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned, to be due to William Bradley, Will be Sold, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 24th day of July next, being court day, a  Tract of Land, In the deed conveyed, containing 250 acres, lying in the said county of Cumberland, near the courthouse, and adjoining Thomas Hobson's tract of land, on which the courthouse stands. According to the provisions of an act, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes the subscribers will convey the title to the purchaser or purchasers, as vested therein as trustees only. Joel G. Daniel. Thomas H. Walton. Cumberland, 10th June, 1809. 16s.
DR. TISSOTT'S CELEBRATED  Gout & Rheumatic Drops.
A CERTAIN cure for Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Spasms; for gleet, they are even so long standing, and for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world; in the example and all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is with 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 character 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 administration, owes much of his fame.
It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders arising from warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Boutes, 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 REPORTER, of Hampton.
I certify, that having received a blow on my knee, which produced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. At another time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism in so soon a degree as rendered my hand to the utter useless, when on making application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of 24 hours was entirely removed. I therefore from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it as a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others. Signed, C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Harness maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtue and efficacy. I was affected with two severe attacks of what is usually called dead palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home, to these were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affection, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me thro' life, but providentially was recommended to apply at G. 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, thanks God, as free from pain as if I never had been affected; finding this medicine operates 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 affected 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, received more benefit than I had from all the I remedies attempted for 5 years past; but leaving a relapse. I procure 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 no one 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.