Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-04-28 00:00:00

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[XVIIth YEAR.]
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WILLIAM FARR.
Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
(NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equally good terms as heretofore. Wax and Fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and sole leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES.
Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling
BACON.
The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And may be had at Jacob Johnson's book-store, adjoining the Market Bridge, PART 3, OF VOL. 1, OF
HENING AND MUNFORD'S REPORTS,
CONTAINING The Decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, at the October Term, 1807, and completing the first volume. At the same place may be had the said volume (of 656 pages) elegantly bound, in calf.
Price to subscribers $5—to non-subscribers $6.
The size of the volume having far exceeded the limits at first contemplated, (which were 500 pages only) the authors have been induced to furnish it to subscribers at the above price, which is considerably less, in proportion, than that mentioned in the prospectus.
Gentlemen who take these Reports in numbers, will be permitted to return them at any time within six months, and receive a volume, for which numbers they will be allowed the original cost in part payment for the volume.
Richmond, Oct. 29, 1808. wtf
Mr. Benjamin Maxcy,
Of the state of Kentucky.
BE pleased to take notice, that I shall on the second Monday in May next, take depositions at the tavern at Buckingham court-house, in my suit in the superior court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond for the Richmond District, wherein I am plaintiff and you, Benjamin Maxcy, are defendant, & that I shall continue to take the depositions on the said day of May next, and to adjourn from day to day for three days, until the whole are taken.
John Pankey. w2m
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES, Are for sale at this office.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
By Authority.
AN ACT
Concerning invalid pensioners. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the secretary of war be, and he is hereby directed to place the following named persons, whose claims have been transmitted to con-
gress, pursuant to a law passed the tenth of April, one thousand eight hundred and six, on the pension list of invalid pensioners of the United States, according to the rates, and to commence at the times herein mentioned, that is to say;
Oxford Tash, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the first day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Hezekiah Sawtell, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Amos Spafford, at the rate of three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Josiah Temple, at the rate of two dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Isaac Abbot, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Thadeus Waugh, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the thirty first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joel Hinman, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
David Pendleton, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Eliphalet Sherwood, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Daniel Treadwell, at the rate of four dollars per month, to commence on the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Obadiah Perkins, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Daboll, at the rate of sixty-two and one-half cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Gideon Edwards, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Elijah Sheldon, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Nathaniel Church, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Richard Mellen, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Elisha Prior, at the rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Cramer, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-fifth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Philips, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Walsh, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Lindsley, at the rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Fergus, at the rate of two dollars per month, to commence on the twentieth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph Elliot, at the rate of three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty-first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Correar, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to
commence on the twenty-fifth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Smith, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph White, at the rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the twenty second day of February, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Edward Tuck, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the second day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Evan Ragland, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Crute, at the rate of thirteen dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Evans, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Carmichael, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Benjamin Vickery, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the fourteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joshua Hawkins, at the rate of three dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fifth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph M'Junkin, at the rate of twelve dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Otterson, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the sixth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Carr, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty eighth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jonathan Tinsley, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Galleppie, at the rate of four dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Christian Smith, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the fifth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Bartholomew Berry, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the seventh day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Robert Shaw, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the twelfth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Burton, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-ninth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Nathaniel Hewitt, at the rate of three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jacob Redenour, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the tenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Keough, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Isaiah Corben, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the thirty-first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph Richardson, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twentieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Johnson, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Henry Overly, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Abraham Gamble, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the
eighteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William M'Clannahan, at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty seventh day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William M'Laland, at the rate of five dollars per month, to commence on the fourth of February, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Sect. 2. And be it further enacted, That the pensions of the following persons, already placed on the pension list of the United States, whose claims for an increase of pension have been transmitted to Congress, pursuant to the act aforesaid, be increased to the sums respectively annexed to their names; the said increase to commence at the times herein mentioned, that is to say:
William Curtiss, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Potter, three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the sixth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Thomas Haines, five dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Daniel Bussell, five dollars per month, to commence on the third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Wood, three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the fourteenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Thomas Pratt, three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty-fourth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Ebenezer Tinkham, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph Brown, five dollars per month, to commence on the third day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Benjamin Merrill, three dollars thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Leach, five dollars per month, to commence on the second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Constant Webb, three dollars per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jonathan Bowers, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty third day of July, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Abner Andrews, five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Josiah Meriman, five dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Burdwin, five dollars per month, to commence on the twenty third day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Oliver Bostwick, ten dollars per month, to commence on the third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Edward Basset, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty eighth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jeremiah Markham, three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the third day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Andrews, three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the twenty-third day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Elisha Clark, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the twenty-eighth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Aaron Tuttle, three dollars, thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Benjamin Sturges, four dollars per month, to commence on the twenty-fifth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
to commence on the first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Lowry, three dollars thirty three and one third cents per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Biever, five dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel B. White, five dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Judah Levy, five dollars per month, to commence on the twelfth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Enoch Turner, five dollars per month, to commence on the fourteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Edward Stanton, five dollars per month, to commence on the nineteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Elisha Lee, twenty dollars per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Starr, three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Morgan, three dollars thirty three and one third cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Andrew Gallup, three dollars, thirty-three and one third cents per month, to commence on the eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph Woodmancy, five dollars per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Solomon Perkins, five dollars per month, to commence on the eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Walter Burdick, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Park Avery, five dollars per month to commence on the eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Amos Avery, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Ebenezer Avery, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Benjamin Denslow, five dollars per month, to commence on the seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Amos Skeele, three dollars thirty three and one third cents per month, to commence on the twenty eighth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William Burrows, five dollars per month, to commence on the twelfth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Frizzle, five dollars per month, to commence on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
William McKinstry, twenty dollars per month, to commence on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Samuel Gibbs, thirteen dollars thirty three and one third cents per month, to commence on the eighth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
John Barbarick, five dollars per month, to commence on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
James Morgan, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Joseph Moxley, two dollars and fifty cents per month, to commence on the fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Daniel Bill, five dollars per month, to commence on the fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Christopher Latham, three dollars and seventy-five cents per month, to commence on the fifth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Sect. 3. And be it further enacted, That the pensions becoming such in virtue of this act shall be paid in the same manner as invalid pensioners are paid, who have heretofore been placed on the pension list of the United States, under such restrictions and regulations in all respects as are prescribed by the laws of the United States, in such cases provided.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of Representatives. JN; MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. March, 2, 1809—Approved. TH: JEFFERSON.
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Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
FRIDAY, April 23, 1809.
THE opponents to the administration seem confounded at the humiliation of Great Britain. They have all along contended that she would never rescind her Orders of Council during the existence of the French Decrees...
Is there any person so lost in bigotry or so blind with infatuation, as not to see this inconsistency, and not to admit that the policy of our government has either been above the ken of their understanding...
The Schooner Washington of Nantucket.
ON Saturday last this vessel was seized by the custom House officers on her way from this port. The captain, whose name is Samuel W. Kendrick, has been arrested by the Marshal of this district...
Virginia Elections.
FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Hampshire—Alexander King, Francis White. Berkeley—Philip Pendleton, Magnus Tate.
Culpeper—John Roberts, Moses Green. Warwick—John Jones, Wm. Garrow. Norfolk—Wm. C. Holt, George Newton. Franklin—Robert Innes, Silas Garrett.
Major Stephenson, (fed.) is elected member of Congress in the Berkeley District, by a majority of 230 votes over Col. Morrow, the Republican candidate.
LETTER OF THE HON. JOHN ADAMS.
In the early part of the last session of Congress, a gentleman holding an office of high responsibility, wrote to Mr. Adams respecting his opinion with respect to the evils which pressed upon our country...
QUINCY, 26th Dec. 1808.
SIR, I RECEIVE very kindly your obliging Letter of the 18th of this month. Ever since my return from Europe, where I had resided ten years, and could not be fully informed of the state of affairs...
I revere the upright and enlightened general sense of our American nation. It is nevertheless capable, like other nations, of general prejudice and national errors. Among these I know not whether there is any more remarkable than that opinion...
more hostile to us than the Monarchy is. The resources of that country are so great; their Merchants, Capitalists, and principal Manufacturers are so rich, that they can employ their manufactures and store their productions for a long time, perhaps longer than we can, or will bear to hoard ours.
“The reflections which involuntarily arise, as relates to this establishment, are so different, so widely different from those which have occurred upon other objects, that I will not here disturb the pleasurable sensations, which this subject cannot fail to excite...”
wish that his friends should not take, (as he termed it,) so much trouble, on his account. The idea was accordingly given up. Subsequently, to wit, on the 6th of March, 1809. At a meeting of the people of Albemarle county, at the courthouse...
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, Late President of the United States.
SIR, The inhabitants of Albemarle, your fellow citizens and friends, beg leave to congratulate you on your return to yourselves and to your native country. They invite you to the enjoyment of that domestic happiness from which, your public services have so long abstracted you...
HENRY BANKS.
P. S. No man is more sensible than I am of the impropriety of using intemperate language, in a public print: but cases sometimes happen when it is unavoidable. That I have been extremely cautious and guarded in this respect, can be proved by more than a hundred columns, published in this paper and the Enquirer.
TO THE PEOPLE.
A Report courteous for JOHN CLARKE. In a note lately published in the Enquirer, I understood, that I shall not be allowed the full privilege of replying to John Clarke's actions, rodomontades, and gasconades...
Argus, No. 1336, March 13th, 1807.
“Of all the public institutions which exist in Virginia, there is but one whereon the eye of the patriot and philosopher can dwell with pleasure; where it can look with satisfaction, turn away, and look again, with renovated delight!”

on the theatre of public life, has been before them; and to their sentence I submit it; but the testimony of my native country, of the individuals who have known me in private life, to my conduct in its various duties and relations, is the more grateful, as proceeding from eye witnesses and observers, from tryers of the vicinage: Of you, then, my neighbors, I may ask in the face of the world, 'whose ox have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed, or of whom have I received a bribe to blind mine eyes therewith?' On your verdict I rest, with conscious security. Your wishes for my happiness are received with just sensibility, and I offer sincere prayers for your own welfare and prosperity.
TH: JEFFERSON.
April 3d, 1809.
OLMSTAD'S CASE.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
April 17th, 1809.
Present, Chief Justice Tilghman . After the Attorney General had concluded his address to the court on the writ of Habeas Corpus issued by the Chief Justice in favor of Mrs. Sergeant, William Lewis , as counsel for Gideon Olmstead addressed the court: he wished before he entered into an examination of the principles and reasoning of the Attorney General, to know whether the Chief Justice considered himself authorised in any case to grant the request prayed for by the prisoner. The Chief Justice informed Mr. Lewis that he might go on to the merits of the case, for that he did consider himself bound to hear and qualified to determine as to the competency of the jurisdiction of the authority by which the prisoner was in custody. The court adjourned at half after one to meet in the afternoon at half after three, at which time they did meet.
Mr. Lewis opened his address with distinguished ability, and took a rapid but clear and comprehensive view of the origin and powers of Congress previous to any constitution, articles of confederation or other instrument of writing, but the moment that he entered into an investigation of the question before the court, all of manliness and vigor departed from him, his mind was no longer under the dominion of reason, but the tyrannic influence of petty, personal, political and party passions. He was grossly abusive of every thing democratic—the late President of the United States and successive legislatures of Pennsylvania were covered with the slime which he deposited as he crawled and crept over or touched upon their names or their acts.
When Mr. Lewis had concluded, Mr. Sared Ingersoll rose on the part of the commonwealth. Previously to his addressing the court, the Chief Justice took occasion to request that he would not travel out of the cause to reply to the extraneous matter introduced by Lewis. There was a severity of reproof in what fell from the Chief Justice which must have been felt where it was so much deserved.
Mr. Ingersoll's whole speech went to show that the courts of the U. States had not jurisdiction in this cause: his dissection of the opinion of Chief Justice Marshall was critical, luminous, and impressive. The court adjourned at seven o'clock. On Wednesday next at 12 o'clock the Chief Justice is to deliver his opinion.
Dem. Press.
April 20.
Yesterday morning, Mr. Chief Justice Tilghman delivered his opinion on the writ of Habeas Corpus, requiring the Marshal of the district to bring Mrs. Sergeant before him.
After going at length into the merits of the case, and making a very able and lucid statement of all the material facts and of the law as connected with them, he concluded with an order, that Mrs. Sergeant remain in the custody of the Marshal.
D. Adv.
The Chief Justice has just delivered his opinion that Mrs. Sergeant must remain in custody of the Marshal. The faith of the State being pledged to indemnify the Executrices, and it being now impossible to give any indemnification except by the payment of the money, we presume the government will order it to be paid.
D. Press.
From the National Intelligencer.
In our last paper we had the high satisfaction of communicating to the public the official arrangements entered into by our government and that of G. Britain, by which an acceptable reparation has been made for the attack on the Chesapeake, and the British orders have been rescinded so far as they respect the U. States. On these happy results, together with the consquent renewal of amicable intercourse between the two nations, we most sincerely congratulate our fellow citizens.
On the mutual benefits that will flow from such an intercourse it is unnecessary to dilate. They have been universally felt and acknowledged by all classes of our people, and would never, for a moment, have been suspended, but for reasons irresistibly imperious. These reasons it were futile, and might, perhaps, be pernicious to dwell upon. Let us indulge the hope that the past sources of animosity may be dried up, and that, in future a sense of common interest, mutually realised, will serve to unite the two nations in bonds of growing strength; such bonds as are created by an interchange of commodities by which each is benefited; not by those political alliances, which are as fatal to the happiness, as they are repugnant to the spirit of a free people.
It is, moreover visionary to cherish the hope, that this result may dissipate the delusion, so diligently propagated, that that those who administer the general government are actuated by feelings hostile towards commerce and Great Britain? If this delusion can be dispelled, we may rationally expect, in addition to peace with the foreign world, what is infinitely more valuable, a greater degree of harmony among ourselves. When it shall be dis-
tinctly realised that these honorable arrangements have been secured by the wise measures of the administration, and when the connection between those measures and the confirmation of our commercial rights shall be perceived, the absurdity of the calumny will be evident, and it will be admitted that the administration has been as sincere in its professions of regard to commerce, as it has been successful in shielding it from danger, until it could be opened to the advantage of those who pursued it. Those, who have ignorantly ascribed those motives, will, if honest, hereafter refrain from a similar act of injustice, and those who have been deceived will withhold their confidence from men who have thus flagrantly abused it. The people will be generally taught the important lesson of respecting their government, and will in this way most effectually command for it the respect of foreign nations. Universally realising that our interest consists in union, we shall be united, and, if united, we must be happy.
By these arrangements four ends are accomplished.  1. Adequate reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake.  2. An abrogation of the British Orders.  3. A renewal of commercial intercourse.  4. A renewed attempt to settle all sources of difference between the two nations. 
With regard to the reparation offered for the attack on the Chesapeake, it is, we believe, substantially the same with that demanded by our government, and may therefore, be considered as entirely satisfactory.
With respect to the abrogation of the British Orders, and a renewal of commercial intercourse—as the latter was offered by our government on the adoption of the former by the British government, the measure ought also to be viewed as satisfactory.
The remaining proposition to adjust all sources of difference between the two nations by sending a minister to the United States, after the substantial measures by which it is preceded, promises a favorable issue. The preceding negotiation having been conducted at London, it evinces on the part of the British government, a becoming respect for ours, to send a minister here, and to make this place the seat of the negotiation.
We cannot close these remarks without observing, that the celerity with which these arrangements have been made, and the rigid secrecy which attended them, are equally honorable to both parties, and furnish the best pledges for the satisfactory adjustment contemplated by the extraordinary mission to this country.
The Duke of York.
We have not been favored with a perusal of any English papers which represent the subject of parliamentary enquiry in a clear light. That he had a design on the throne, was only our inference from the scraps we saw, and the rumours we heard. A London paper declares it is nothing but a stratagem to divert the English people from reflecting on the dismal condition of their foreign relations, as the defeat in Spain, &c. The following is from an English paper, the "Sheffield Iris," of the 6th of February.
Whig.
"The subject of Mr. Wardell's motion respecting the duke of York, as commander in chief, continued to be investigated in the house of commons. We have given as much of the examination as the limits would allow, to the exclusion of parliamentary matter. But public curiosity must be gratified, even when shame, confusion of face, and dismay of heart must overwhelm every man who can feel for the honor, the virtue, the laws, or the religion of his country. We care not what may be the decision of the house of commons on the particular charges against the commander in chief; he will be acquitted no doubt; for on such evidence no man ought to be condemned; but by the unblushing avowal of his advocates, advisers & friends. His royal highness as a man, a prince, a christian & a married man, an episcopal prince, an exemplary christian, is sunk into a situation which, with all the splendor, servility and voluptuousness that surround him, the poorest wretch that has applied for charity at the culter's hall, has no occasion to envy. If there be a conspiracy in this nation to degrade royalty, we need not look at Mrs. Clarke's quondam establishment in Gloucester place, to know of what rank the conspirators are, and that being ascertained, we confess that we do tremble for the King and the country."
We rejoice to learn, that the select committee for enquiring into the distribution of East India patronage, is going on—and a report is expected in a few days. In the year 1800, we remember an inquiry was instituted by the directors themselves;—at which time, Mr. Charles Grant very conscientiously stated in his place, that it was put an end to by a special order from the higher powers. It would be fair to demand of Mr. Charles Grant, whom he meant by the high powers.
We understand that a committee is to be moved for, to enquire into the distribution and abuse of patronage generally. Facts have come out, in the course of the present enquiry, and are daily coming out of a character so gross and licentious, that it is totally impossible for the legislature to shut their ears to the scandal.
** The author of the essay signed A Virginian , is requested to review it. To the style of the composition, we have no objection, and should indeed be happy if our correspondent would be rather more explicit in his allusions and more definite as to the object. He seems to allude to the letters from Caroline, addressed to the editor of the Enquirer. If we are mistaken in this construction, we must beg leave to say, it is not our fault. He seems to be impressed with a belief that the person
to whom he refers is distinguished by Slanderous zeal, and politics infirm, Jealous of worth. If so, it would be most proper in the writer to designate the character by unequivocal signs, so that the attention of his readers might be directed to a given point—We submit these hints to his reflection.
MARRIED —At Halifax, on Saturday the 17th instant, JOHN W. EPPES, Esquire, member of Congress, from Virginia, to Miss MARTHA JONES, daughter of the late Willie Jones, Esq.
NEW YORK, April 22.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
To the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser .
BOSTON, April 19, 1809.
Sir, The brig Albatross arrived here this morning from London, bringing papers to the 8th of March. I have not had an opportunity of perusing a regular file; but on looking into one or two detached papers I discover that Mr. Whitebread in the House of Commons had made a motion similar to that of Lord Grenville in the House in the House of Lords, for an address to the king, requesting him to rescind the orders in council. The debate was remarkably animated; but the motion was negatived, 145 to 83.
"Some persons at Londonderry had memorialised Parliament against the American Government for detaining Flaxseed, which the memorialists say they had bought, paid for, and shipped in America previous to the embargo."
"The Treaty between Britain and Turkey had been received in England."
"Russia was still expected to oppose Bonaparte's plans on Austria."
"The Rochefort squadron had made some movement towards the sea, having proceeded to the isle of Aix. They consisted of eleven sail of the line and frigates. Four of the frigates had got on shore. Admiral Stopford, with seven sail of the line, was giving a good look out for them."
[We have received by the above arrival our regular file of London papers to the evening of the 4th of March. The paper of the last date, which is one day later than our former advices, is wholly barren of intelligence. The two following are the only articles in it worth copying.]
LONDON, March 4.
The opinion that a war will immediately take place between France and Austria, appears to be prevalent in almost every part of the Continent. The return of Bonaparte from Spain, and his journey to Germany, the movement of the French troops, and finally the order which he has given to his Vassal Princes belonging to the Confederation of the Rhine, are circumstances which appear to us almost decisive upon the subject. Bonaparte has viewed with considerable uneasiness the military preparations which Austria has been for some time making, and will probably precipitate the contest, with the view of overwhelming her before her arrangements are completed.
Sir A. Wellesley, with the manliness which belongs to his character, effectually defended Ministers last night, on the charge that they had not sent a sufficient body of Cavalry to Portugal, of stating that their view at first was to carry on a course of operations on the Tagus, but that he had changed the plan to Mondego-Bay, and therefore the responsibility lay wholly on him. He again lamented that his superiors in command had not had sufficient confidence in him to adopt the measures he recommended.
Price of stocks this day at 12—Consols 67 1-4
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated 3d March, 1809.
"The daily arrival of vessels which have broke the embargo, has had a very material effect upon our market, and prices of most descriptions of American produce are much lower than they were when we had last the pleasure to address you; twenty six vessels of the above are arrived in this port, and five in other parts of the kingdom; indeed, so general was the belief, that the American government could not enforce the embargo laws, that up to the 18th ult. sales could with difficulty be effected with any moderate deduction from former prices. Cottons have been more materially affected than any other species of produce. On the 20th ult. affairs began to wear a more favorable appearance, and some considerable sales of Upland Georgia Cottons were effected at 2s 5 1-2d to 2s 6d; an advance from the prices of the 18th ult. of full 2d per lb; since then prices have again gone down to 2s 4d, but at present are reviving, and should nothing particular occur, will, we have no doubt be 2s 6d in a very few days; the prospect for the speculative purchaser is much more certain than it was some time back; for though the state of the manufactures are by no means encouraging yet the manufacturers' stocks of every description are exhausted, and the daily consumption must necessarily be drawn from the ports."
"Ashes have remained much more steady than cotton, owing to the situation of the holders; indeed a very material cause of the fluctuation of the latter article, is the daily consignments which arrive from the West Indies and South America, the consignees of which do not consider themselves justified in holding, at the present comparative high prices. Timber and staves remain excessively high; of these there is none of the growth of the United States remaining at market. Fine Quarteron bark would command an exorbitant price, none being left on hand; of inferior qualities, very little remains, and it sells readily at the annexed quotation (3s 6d to 4s.)"
"A very inferior parcel of flaxseed was sold by auction on Wednesday last, at 30s per 8 gallons. Some inferior seed for crushing has sold as high as 20s per 8 gallons, but owing to the idea of a supply from the Baltic, the latter article is heavy at the present moment. Deer skins and hides of every description are without demand."
Good American flour would command high prices. Wheat has remained stationary since our last respects; we, nevertheless, still retain the opinion, that prices will go higher. Carolina and Mississippi Indigo are almost out of use, being too coarse for the general manufactures. Naval stores are reduced in price since our last respects, though we conceive the shutting up of the ports of the Baltic so certain that it is in our opinion they will improve in price. Rice is in good demand; some middling samples imported by the embargo breakers, have sold at 34s to 38s per cwt.
"Colonial produce for export only is more in demand; considerable quantities have been shipped for Malta and Sicily, & no doubt the shipments for Heligoland will also be extensive. Dyewoods of every description are heavy, the want of export demand leaves this market quite clogged. There is very little Cochineal in the market, and the demand considerable."
"Tobaccos have remained very heavy, and without a possibility of sale, except at reduced prices; the cargo by the Sally since arrived from the Fergubar , was sold at public sale on the 17th ult; some prime lots fetched 2s 3d to 2s 4d for leaf, and the whole cargo, though very inferior, averaged upwards of 12d; it was bought principally by the manufacturers."
"Very little has been done recently in Embargo insurances; during the last month the continuance of the embargo to the 1st inst. insured at 25 per cent, this was however in small sums only; at 30 per cent a few large sums were done. The proposals, which are understood to be the object of the dispatches by the Pacific, we hope will be accepted by our government; we are not, however, sanguine on the subject."
PHILADELPHIA, April 24.
Latest from England.
Yesterday arrived British Barque Ether , captain Jones, from Liverpool, with a full cargo of Dry Goods and crates. She left Liverpool about the 10th—By her we have been furnished with the loan of a few papers by a friend, but find little of importance in them. We have only time and room for the following:
On the 6th of March Mr. Whitebread in Parliament, made a very long Speech in favor of presenting an address to his Majesty, praying him to adopt without delay, such measures as may tend to the re-establishment of the commercial intercourse between Britain and the United States.
London, March 4.—Wheat 80 to 96s Fine Flour 80 to 90s.
LONDON, March 7.
DISPATCHES FROM OFF ROCHFORT.
The Dotterell arrived at Plymouth on Monday, with dispatches from Admiral Stopford off Rochfort—which were received at the Admiralty this morning. They state that the French frigates which had been driven ashore under the batteries of the Sables d'Olonne, were lying high and dry ashore under the batteries, and as they needed different ways would soon go to pieces. The dispatches also state that one of the Brest Fleet, near Isle d'Aix, had also got ashore and was on her beam ends, with all her masts cut away—She would soon, it was supposed, beat to pieces.
The dispatches were dated on Friday last, at which time the rest of the French fleet were in Basque-roads, and Admiral Stopford, with seven sail of the line at anchor, about three miles off. He was expected to be re-inforced on Saturday or Sunday by five sail of the line—An attempt would then, it was believed, be made to destroy the enemy, who had not so late as Friday made any attempt to lighten their ships by taking out their guns and stores, which it is understood they must do to be able to get into Rochfort.
There seems to be no doubt of hostilities being renewed between Austria and France. Ere this it is possible the first blow has been struck, for Austria would see the necessity of advancing immediately into Bavaria for the purpose of preventing the junction of the Bavarian troops with the French. She will not commit the fault she did last war, of suffering the military force of Bavaria to be thrown into the enemy's scale. It was rumoured that her advanced guard had actually passed the Inn, and the rumour is by no means improbable.
While the accounts from Hamburg yesterday left no doubt of war, between Austria and France, they opened to us a more cheering prospect in the North than we had expected. There are hopes that Russia will shake off that pernicious influence which was rapidly blasing her fame and fortunes, her dearest interests and her glory, and that she will resume herself again to vigorous and honorable action. The journey of their Prussian Majesties to Petersburg is said to have produced a total change in the Russian Councils, and Alexander has yielded to beauty what he refused to the dictates of wisdom.—The Queen of Prussia, a Queen not more illustrious for her rank than for her virtue, used her influence, which is known to be great, over the Emperor Alexander, and when truth comes from the lips of beauty, what mortal can resist it? That she would have undertaken so long a journey, at such an inclement season, with any other than a great political view, is not to be believed—that political view was to sever the Emperor from the arms of France, and to induce him to support Austria, we have little reason to doubt—that she succeeded, we hope we shall soon be able to announce.
March 3.
The Africaine frigate arrived at Plymouth on Monday last from the Straits, with dispatches from Mr. Adair confirming the intelligence of a Treaty of Peace having been signed between Great Britain and Turkey on the 5th January.—The following letter was sent this morning to the Lord Mayor, announcing this important event:
(Copy.) Foreign office, 8th March.
My Lord, I have the honor to acquaint your Lordship that a Treaty of Peace between his
Majesty and the Sublime Porte was signed on the 5th January last. I have the honor to be, &c. &c.
GEORGE CANNING.
To the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.
A Mail from Lisbon arrived this morning in thirteen day. The Packet brought over two Spanish Couriers; when they left Spain, it was currently reported that the Austrians had declared war against France, and that the French, in an attack upon Saragossa, had lost 7000 men.
The English troops (about 5 or 6000 men,) remain at and near Lisbon. An Embargo has been laid on all Portuguese shipping as they arrive, for the purpose of carrying away all valuable property in the event of the French entering that Country.
Oxford, March 6.—On Friday night last about 12 o'clock, a fire broke out in the great quad angle of this noble College. It was first perceived in the rooms of Mr. Brown. It communicated most rapidly to a adjoining house of the Rev. Dr. White Regius Professor of Hebrew, which was entirely consumed, and the whole of his valuable collection of Oriental Books destroyed. The rooms on the South side of the quadrangle, viz those of Mr. James, Mr. Mackie, Mr. Buxton, and Mr. Parris, were involved in the flames; and as they join the Western extremity of the Hall, it was thought that nothing could have saved that venerable edifice.
Sales at Auction.
ON Saturday the 29th inst. will be offered for sale on the premises, for Notes at 90 days, Negotiable in the Bank of Virginia.
LOT, O,
Being part of that very valuable square, commonly called the "pade ground" near Craig's old Office—said Lot will be divided into 5 equal parts, containing each 33 feet front, and 132 feet in depth—The Sale will commence at 12 o'clock at the O k Tree.
James Brown, Jr. V. M.
April 25, 1809.
A NUMBER of hand bills similar to the above were stuck up about the city yesterday morning as usual in such cases; and this morning I was informed that an attempt would be made by col. Lambert to stop the sale above-mentioned. I beg leave therefore to refer any person who by the said rumor has been led to doubt the validity of my title to the above-named property, to Mr. James Brown, V. M. who will remove their doubts, and I hereby caution col. Lambert against ever producing his spurious deed for the lots L. M. N. and O.—lest he compel me to divulge that which for the sake of his young family I would fain conceal.
John Seabrook.
April 27, 1809.
HOSTLER WANTED.
A liberal price will be given
FOR A
Good Hostler,
At the Bell Tavern, either by the month or year.
Richmond, 27th April, 1809.
A Handsome GIGG
FOR SALE.
APPLY next door to Mr. Pleasants' Book Store, where may be had all kinds of FAMILY FURNITURE, Japaned and Gilt.
J. & W. COOK.
Richmond, April 26th, 1809.
Richmond Turnpike Company.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Friday evening, the 21st of April, 1809 Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the holders of shares in the said company be made; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 21st day of next month.
To obviate many inconveniences which have arisen and which may hereafter arise, the board agree to the following:
Resolved, that when the shares of delinquent holders are advertised for sale, the name of each holder, with the sums thereto annexed, as due, shall be published.
(A copy) N. Sheppard, Clerk. (121st May.)
SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to secure to Colin M'Rae the payment of one hundred and thirty five pounds two shillings and five pence, with interest from the first day of March, 1809, and expenses of carrying said deed into effect;
Will be sold, at Powhatan Court-house, on Monday the 8th day of May next, for cash, a WOMAN and her two CHILDREN; also KIT and JESSE, the property of Mr. George Crump; or so many of them as may be sufficient to satisfy the debt, &c. from the date of the deed; it will be within the operation of the act passed the last session of Assembly, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes.
THE TRUSTEE.
Manchester, April 25, 1809. 2w
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.

One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is returned. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809. tf
NEW BOOK STORE. JOHN R. JONES, Has this day opened a Book and Stationary Store, at the north west corner of the main street, and that leading to the head of the basin, (near the Eagle Tavern) and respectfully soliciting the share of the public patronage. He hopes by assiduity and attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands. Such articles as he may not have on hand, will be procured, if to be had, either here, or in Philadelphia. April 11. 3
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. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS. MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808 tf
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 15th 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. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. tds
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808. tf
NOTICE I hereby give notice that I forewarn any person 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 Granbery. Columbian Mills, 3 Jan 27, 1809. tf
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. tf
For sale or Rent, A N eligible situation for a Tavern and Store, situated 17 miles above Manchester on the Buckingham road—known by the name of Halls-Borough. The survey contains 115 acres, with a good five dwelling house, store house and out houses. For terms apply to Jacob Fackler. Richmond, 12 Jan. 1809. tf
For sale at S. Pleasants's printing office, HENING'S New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. EARLY FRAME AND MARROWFAT P E A S, Of the last year's growth, for sale at this office. March 1, 1809.
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, jr. THE VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BRING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POES, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the oratorial and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by the trustee of the estate of Elizabeth Mary Ann M. Brock, to secure the payment of the sum of £270, with interest thereon from the 20th of November, 1808, being the first installment due from the said estate to William Chesman; will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Books's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Friday the 12th day of May next, four hundred and eighty nine acres of LAND, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of £270 and the interest thereon. The above mentioned land lies in the county of Chesterfield, about eight miles from the town of Manchester, and a part thereof was formerly of the Amplehill tract of land. The deed of trust is of record in the County Court of Chesterfield, and the subscribers will convey to the purchaser the title only which they have received by that deed. DANIEL GORDON, JOHN BRANCH, Surviving Trustees. April 13th, 1809. tds.
A Stock of Dry Goods, Of from 3 to 4000 dollars worth, are offered for sale on advantageous terms, for cash, produce, or on credit. Apply at this office. Richmond, March 16th, 1809. (tf)
THE IMPORTED HORSE PAUL, Formerly St. Paul is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone. WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jule's ferry to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia, gratis, and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Keely's Eclipse, his dam Virginia, by Snap; Paul's dam Purity, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand. Thos Harris, Jr. Millwood, Powhatan county, Feb. 28 1809. en2mwi11n
IN COUNCIL, Feb. 21, 1809. THE Lieutenant Governor laid before the board a letter from Samuel Coleman, assistant clerk to the council, stating that the requisition of the advice of council of the 1st of January, 1808 and of the 19th of February of the same year, have not been sufficiently attended to and have failed to produce the contemplated effects, and proposing that the subject of the said advice be reconsidered, and that the result of such reconsideration be published in the Virginia Argus, for the information of all concerned.—Whereupon, it is advised, that extracts of the said advices, to wit: "In Council, January 1, 1808." "That no commissions will be hereafter issued for the organization of any troop of cavalry or company of artillery, or of grenadiers, light infantry or riflemen of the respective battalions of the several regiments until a muster roll of such troop or company, as the case may be, shall be certified by the commanding officer of the regiment or of the battalion to which such troop or company may be attached or belong." "In Council, February 19, 1808." "That no commission shall be hereafter issued to fill any vacancy in any troop of cavalry or in any volunteer company whatsoever, until a certified roll of the said troop or company shall have been received from the commandant of the regiment to which the same may be attached, or of which it may form a part, showing that the said troop or company contains, at the time when it is proposed to fill such vacancy, at least the smallest number which by law it is directed to contain," be published in the Virginia Argus for two months. "It is further advised, That to enable the Executive completely to carry into effect the fourth section of the act, "respecting the militia of this commonwealth," passed the 20th of January, 1807, the Lieutenant Governor be requested to direct the Adjutant General so to change the form of the regimental and brigade returns, as that the strength and equipments of any troop of cavalry, or company of artillery, light infantry, grenadiers or riflemen attached to or forming a part of, any regiment of the militia of this commonwealth, appear in such regimental and brigade returns; and that the commandants of such troops and companies be required to make duplicates of the returns required of them by law, to the commandants of the regiments to which they are respectively attached or belong, as the case may be." Extract from the Minutes, DANL. L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Executive.
IN COUNCIL, April 7th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for building a causeway for the Auditor and Clerk of the General Court Office in the Capitol. Extract from the minutes. DANIEL L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council.
Irish Linen & Window Glass, &c. WE offer for sale, on reasonable terms, an assortment of IRISH LINENS , from 14 pence to 5s 6 Sterling per yard. English Window Glass 10 by 12—7 by 9—and 9 by 11. Five ton of PATENT SHOT , assorted sizes. Tompkins & Murray. April 20, 1809. 2w.
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. 3dy 13 cents. 14 cents per lb 4 12 1-2 13 1-2 5 12 13 6 11 1-2 12 1-2 8 10 1-2 11 1-2 10 10 11 12 10 11 20 10 11 Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2 CUT BRADS 8dy 10 cents. 11 cents per lb 10 9 1-2 10 1-2 12 Do. Do. 20 Do. Do. SPRIGS. 3dy 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m. 4 22 1-3 67 6 17 84 WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS. 6dy 13 14 per lb. 8 12 1-2 13 1-3 10 12 13 12 11 1-2 12 1-2 20 11 12 30 11 12 Spikes of all sizes same price as 3dy. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatches, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes Fair tops, back straps, $9 Ditto 8 Suwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 6 a 12a Do. second & third qualities, 7 6 a 9a Negro shoes (strong) 6a a 8a Girls do. 4s a 4s Boys do. 3 9 a 6 6 Childrens' shoetees, 3a a 4 6 Fire Buckets $4 a $5 per pair Bridles, Surs'ngles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Rambo and Fishing lines Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
PENITENTIARY STORE, Richmond 22d March, 1809. In consequence of the advance on the cost of Iron, Wrought Nails are raised one cent, and Cut Nails and brads half a cent per pound, on the above prices. D. J. BURR, Agent.
FOR RENT, In a central part of this city, a few GENTEEL ROOMS, With a kitchen, stable, smoke house, &c. and an elegant pump of water. Enquire of the printer. tf
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two Good Milch Cows. Enquire of the Printer. tf
REMOVAL. THE subscribers (in consequence of the late fire) have removed to a brick tenement belonging to Messrs. J. & R. Gamble, on the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown & Rives's compting house, where they have for Sale a general assortment of German Goods, Consisting of Osnaburgs & Tick. Bed Tyke, Bed Tyke, Damask Table Cloths, Looking Glasses, Liquor Cases, Quart, Pint and Half Pint Decanters, ALSO Fresh Red Clover Seed. BOHN & HUBNER. April 3d, 1809. 6w
Select Speeches. Just received by S. Pleasants, jr. SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK AND PARLIAMENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. BY N. CHAPMAN, M. D. In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, Sir Robt. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Grattan, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sheridan, Fox, and Pitt. tf
LANDS for sale. BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed by John Bibb, of the county of Charlotte, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a debt due to Messrs. Buchanan and Pollok, of the town of Petersburg; WILL BE SOLD , on Thursday the 4th day of May next, at the house of the said John Bibb, to the highest bidder, for ready money, Two Tracts of Land, Lying and being in the county of Charlotte, one containing one hundred and sixty-five acres, it being the tract on which the said Bibb resides, and the other one hundred and fifty acres, it being the tract purchased by him of Benjamin Sublett, Senr. lying on the waters of Cub Creek. Henry A. Watkins. Wm. M. Watkins. Thos. B. Manlove. March 23d, 1809. 4w
THE IMPORTED HORSE GOUTY, WILL STAND the ensuing season at Buckingham court house, and will cover mares at Twenty-five dollars the season. Thirteen Dollars the leap, and Forty Dollars insurance, with one dollar to the groom in either case; the leap to be paid for at the time of service, the season on the first day of August, and the insurance on the first of March, 1810.—Crop Tobacco inspected at any of the inspections on James River from Lynchburg to Richmond, will be received in payment at five dollars per cwt. if tendered on or before it becomes due. Notes agreeable to the above terms must accompany the mares. Good and extensive pasture in separate inclosures, (grazing) and the greatest attention to mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gouty is a beautiful bay, twelve years old, five feet three inches high, and by good judges thought to be one of the handsomest and highest formed horses in Virginia; he is in high health and vigor, and has proved himself a sure foal getter. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, who has so long ranked as the best stallion in England, and came out of the famous Yellow Mare, who was so distinguished as a racer in her day; thus descending on both sides from the very best stock in Great Britain as may be traced from the earliest accounts by a reference to the General Stud Book in my possession. His colts that were dropped last spring (which were his first in this country) are uncommonly likely, and in England for the number that have run are uncommonly successful.—In 1807, only 8 started, 5 of which won the following races, viz: Ascot Heath, June 9th. The second and last year of a renewed sweep stake of 10 guineas each, with 25 guineas added, for 4 years old, 7 stone 9 lbs. 5 years old, 8 stone 5 lbs. 6 years old, 8 stone 11 lbs. and aged 9 stone. Mares allowed 4 lbs.—About two miles and a half (14 subscribers.) Mr Lake's Gaiety, by Gouty, 5 years old. 1 Mr Bason's Handicap, by Whiskey, 4 years old. 2 Mr Abby's Orangeade, by Whiskey, 4 years old. 3 H. R. H. the Duke of York's Rosabella, by Whiskey, 4 years old. 4 Sir J. Mauley's Candide, by Guilford, 4 years old. 5 Mr Butler's Eunuch, by Pegasus, 6 years old. 6 June 11th. The Swinly Stakes, 25 guineas each for two years old, 7 stone 4 lbs. for 4 years old, 8 stone 10 lbs. one mile and a half (4 subscribers.) Mr Lake's Humility, by Gouty, 4 years old. 1 Mr Butler's Colt, by Ambrosio, 3 years old. 2 Mr Bianchford's Tony Lumpkin, by Ambrosio. 3 June 12th. Mr Lake's Nymphina, by Gouty, 3 years old, beat Sir J. Snelsby's Woodnymph by Trumpaton, 3 years old, 8 stone each, the new mile 100 guineas. Canterbury, 26th August. A Maiden Plate of 50l. for 3 years old, 6 stone, for 4 years old, 7 stone 7 lbs. 5 years old, 8 stone 2 lbs. 6 years old, 8 stone 10 lbs. and aged, 9 stone, 4 mile heats. Mr Hyde's Canterbury, by Gouty, 4 years old. 1 Mr Pelcher's Tippoo, 5 years old. 2 Captain Spedding's Agamemnon, 3 years old. 3 August 27th. A plate of 50l. for 3 years old, 6 stone 12 lbs. 4 years old, 8 stone 7 lbs. Fillies allowed 2 lbs. two mile heats. Mr Hyde's Filly, by Gouty, 3 years old. 1 Mr Hyde's Filly Augusta, by Buzzard, 3 years old. 2 Mr. Embden's Pantaloon, by Buzzard, 4 years old. 3 New Market, October 29. Handicap sweep stake of 20 guineas each, ditch mile, (7 subscribers.) Mr Lake's Nymphina, by Gouty, 3 years, 7 stone 6 lbs. n Lord G. H. Cavendish's Pagado, by Sir Peter, 4 years, 8 stone 10 lbs. 2 Duke of Grafton's Barbarian, by Woorthy, 3 years, 7 stone 13 lbs. 3 Mr C. Brown's Woodman, by Woorthy, 3 years, 6 stone 13 lbs. 4 I have (as yet) only a partial account of the racing of 1808, but in that, I discover the following success of Gouty's get, viz: New Market, April 18. The first class of the Oatland Stakes of 50 guineas each, a little upwards of two miles, (11 subscribers.) Mr Lake's Nymphina, by Gouty, 3 years old. 6 stone 12 lbs. 1 Sir J. Honeywood's Hawk, by Buzzard, 3 years old, 6 stone 12 lbs. 2 Mr Fermor's Cerberus, by Gohanna, 5 years old, 9 stone, 3 Mr Shakespeare's Camdinal, Beaufort, by Gohanna, 5 years old, 8 stone 5 lbs. 4 Lord Foley's Captain Absolute, by John Bull, aged, 8 stone, 5 Lord Grosvenor's Olive Branch, by Sir Peter Teazle, 8 years old, 7 stone 1 lb. 6 Mr Kellerman's Streathamhap, by Pepion, 4 years old, 8 stone 2 lbs. 7 May 6. Lord G. K. Cavendish's Filly by Gouty 2 years old, 7 stone, beat the
Duke Ft. Alban's Prodigal, 5 years old, 8 stone 12 lbs. two years old, cause 100 guineas. May 18. The Jockey Club Plate of 50 guineas, for horse, the property of members, 4 years old, 7 stone 2 lbs. 5 years old, 8 stone 3 lbs. 6 years old, 8 stone 9 lbs. and aged 9 stone 11 lbs. 4 miles 1 furlong and 138 yds. Mr Lake's Nymphina, by Gouty, four years old, 1 Gen. Gawa's Pelipe, by Whiskey, aged, 2 Lord Sackville's Prospero, by Whiskey, aged, 3 Lord Lowther's Brown Horse, Lot 6 years old, 4 Lord Foley's Captain Absolute, by John Bull, aged. 5 Ascot Heath June 24. Sweep Stake of 30 guineas each, 20 forfeit, for two years old colts, 8 stone 5 lbs. Fillies, 8 stone 2 lbs. half a mile. H. R. H. the Duke of York's Silvermire by Gouty. 1 Mr. Fane's B. Filly, sister to Bantam, by Gohanna, 2 Mr Embden's Miss Scdling by Totterdige, (2 lbs. extra.) 3 Mr. Lamb's sister to El-Gh. on who won the Derby Stakes in 1807. 4 The season will commence on the 1st of March, and end the 1st of August. ARCHIBALD BRANCH. Feb. 20th 1809. tf
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 it 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 sweepstake of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers, at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 3 lbs. fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Sanderson'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 sweepstake of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each, beating Lord Egremont's b. c. by Preceptor, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Goding's Boaster...3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800 he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of 50 pounds, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses...Se Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE. ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull and foaled in 1793; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her, dam Cypher by Squirrel 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.
LAND for sale. BY VIRTUE of a decree of the county court of Louisa, will be Sold, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, on the premises, the 19th day of May next if fair if not the next fair day (Sunday excepted) that valuable Tract of Land, on the South Anna river, whereof John Perkins, deceased, (subject to the dower of Mary Perkins, widow of said John, deceased,) supposed to contain three hundred and eighty acres. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any farther description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed that no person will purchase without first having viewed the premises, which will be shown by Henry Chiles, Esq. adjacent thereto, or by the subscriber on Roundabout creek. JOHN PERKINS, acting ex'r. of JOHN PERKINS, dec. The above sale is postponed until the 29th of May. JOHN PERKINS.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Mr. Giles' Speeches DELIVERED ON The resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to repeal the Embargo Laws. Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.