The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-10-11 00:00:00

J. Scott
The Enquirer.
VOL. 5.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1808.
[No. 47.]
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE UNION TAVEN, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
ELECTORAL TICKET.
The following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, re-published for the information of the Citizens of Virginia.
 Joseph Godwin, Senr. Nansemond.  Benjamin Harrison, Prince George,*  Edward Peterman, Senr. Dinwiddie,  Richard Field, Brunswick,  Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte,  Joseph Eggleston, Amelia,  Hugh Nelson, Albemarle,  Col. George Penn, Patrick,  Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City,  Spencer Roane, Hanover,  John Roane, King William,  Robert Taylor, Orange,  Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier,  Robert Nelson, York,  Mann Page, Gloucester,  Richard Bacnes, Richmond County,  John T. Brooke, Stafford,  Edgar Holmes, Frederick,  Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire,  James Allen, Shenandoah,  Archibald Stuart, Augusta,  Andrew Russell, Washington,  Gen. John Preston, Montgomery,  William McKinley, Ohio. 
* In the place of John Goodrich, deceased. † In the place of Alex. Smith, resigned.
NEGROES FOR SALE. —By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to us, by Miller Waddell, of Prince Edward county, bearing date the 16th of May, 1808, for the purpose of securing to Sterling Smith, and to Sterling Smith and Co. sums of money therein expressed:—We shall on Wednesday the 16th day of November next, at the dwelling place of the late Miller Waddell, deceased, proceed to sell for ready money, the following SLAVES, to wit: Luce and her children, Winney and Taylor, or as many of them as may be sufficient to discharge the purposes of said deed. JAMES DICK, Jr. } Trustees. WM. WHITE, } [ep3w]
LAND AND NEGROES to be rented and hired. —On Monday the 19th day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I will let for the term of three years, a tract of LAND in the county of Louisa, known by the name of the Healing Springs, containing about 1300 acres.—On this tract there is about 300 acres of open land, in good order for cropping, 120 acres of which are creek and river low-grounds, of prime quality—120 bushels of bearded wheat will be immediately and carefully seeded, one half of which will be sown in tobacco land. The Mineral Springs on this tract were much frequented when kept as a public place, their virtues are attested by Physicians of the first eminence, and some late and surprising cures, have, beyond all controversy, established their value and their powers. There are several rooms and convenient houses, all of which (except one small house or chamber kept for my own use) will be let with the land. At the same time and place, will be hired 20 valuable negro hands, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls. I am willing to divide the land in parts, and hire the negroes separately, but should be better pleased, and would make some abatement, if I could meet with any proper person who would undertake the whole. At the same time and place will be sold 12 valuable work Mules, the stock of Cattle, Sheep & Hogs, plantation Tools, 200 bbs. of Corn, Tops and Blades, 300 bushels of Oats, and some Hay, one light Coach, with harness for two horses, one Still, several articles of valuable Furniture, consisting of Mahogany Tables, Chairs and Couches, sundry Walnut Tables & Windsor Chairs, large Looking Glasses in gilt frames, a quantity of China, Queen's and Glass Ware, Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c. too tedious to enumerate. For all purchases under 15 dols. cash will be required—for all between 15 and a 100, twelve months credit will be given—and for all purchases over 100 dols. I will wait two years, but in every case, bond with the most undoubted security will be required, bearing interest from the date, unless punctually paid. GEO: FLEMING. Healing-Springs, Oct. 7. [uf]
THE Hanover Fall JOCKEY CLUB RACES, will commence on the second Wednesday in October next. First day's race, three miles heats—The second day's race, two mile heats—Each day free for any horse, mare or gelding, to run, according to the rules of the Fairfield Course. BATHURST JONES, Treasurer. Oct. 7. [2]
FOR SALE, 3000 acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, lying between the city of Richmond, on the waters of the Ufford Brook, and on each side of the stage road, leading from Richmond to Fredericksburg. On the above Land is a Manufacturing Mill, with two pair of stones, one of Burr and the other of Chagnon, an excellent stream—57 acres in the county of Amherst, on the waters of Tye River, first rate tobacco soil. Information will give every information as to this Land, terms of sale.—One third in cash—1/3 in one year, and the balance in 18 months: or they will be valued to suit the purchaser or purchaser. The Land in Henrico will be laid off in Lots, for the accommodation of town-ers, and any information as to price or situation, will be given on application to THOS. H. PROSSER. Oct. 7. [4]
A POST SWEEP STAKE, will be run for over the Tappahannock Jockey Club Course, on the 27th of October next, with three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats—entrance fifty dollars, or fifty bushels of merchantable wheat, to be delivered at Tappahannock, or to the order of the winner of the race, or pay—free for any three years old colts or fillies.—Subscribers to the above—Ralph Womack, John Horner, John Daingerfield, James C. Taliaferro, and Jas. M. Garnett. 2nd. Day.—A Subscription Purse, including the toll of the two first days, free for any horse, mare or gelding, 2 mile heats, entrance 20 dols. each. 3rd. Day.—A Mile Race, best three in five, mile heats, entrance five dollars each, with the toll of the third day. Weights, &c. agreeable to the rules of the Tappahannock Jockey Club. A. S. BROOKENBROUGH Oct. 4. [4]
NOTICE. —I shall petition the next General Assembly, to be exempted from keeping up the Causeway opposite my Ferry and crossing the Marsh of Moore's Run, deceased. LAURENCE MUSE. Tappahannock, Sept. 29. [4]
FOR SALE, a valuable plantation in Dinwiddie County, four miles from Petersburg, containing 232 acres of Land. It is under good fences—the improvements are handsome, commodious and in excellent repair; it has besides, the advantages of an agreeable neighborhood, good water, &c. &c.—Apply to THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, Sept. 29. [ff]
FOR SALE, a valuable tract of LAND, in the County of King William, belonging to the estate of William Brooke, deceased; containing by a late survey, 763 acres of highland and upwards of 100 acres of valuable wild Oat Marsh.—This Land is of very good quality, and lies extremely well on the Mattaponi river, two miles above Frazier's Ferry.—I consider a particular description of this land unnecessary, as those who are inclined to purchase, will undoubtedly view it. This Land will be sold on a liberal credit, and the sale will take place on the premises on Monday the third of October next. RICHARD BROOKE, Executor. Sept. 29. (4w)
N. B. If not sold on that day, it will be rented for the ensuing year to the highest bidder. R. B.
THE STAGES SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA. —On the first day of October next, the Mail Stage will commence running as follows, between Alexandria and Petersburg in Virginia. Will leave Alexandria every day at 6 o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dumfries by 5 in the morning—Leave Dumfries at 6 and arrive at Fredericksburg by half after 11 in the morning—Leave Fredericksburg at 12 at noon, and arrive at Richmond the next morning by six, leave Richmond at half after 6, and arrive at Petersburg by half after 11 in the morning. Returning, will leave Petersburg every day at half after 12 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria in the same time. This stage will carry no more than two passengers on any account whatever, and not more than 14 lb of baggage can be allowed to each passenger. An accommodation Stage between Alexandria and Petersburg will also commence running at the same time, every other day throughout the year, without regard to Sundays, and will travel only in the day time. On this line, it is the intention of the owners, to study the wishes and convenience of Passengers. Still, however, regard must be had to time.—Going south from Alexandria, they will breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Stafford Court House, and lodge at Fredericksburg—The next day will breakfast at the Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge at Richmond. And on the third day, will breakfast at the Half Way House, and dine at Petersburg. Returning, will dine at the Half Way House and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morning, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next morning, will breakfast at Stafford Court House, dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria. The owners on this line too, have to request that passengers will be as moderate as possible in the quantity of their baggage, as any thing more than a small trunk or parcel which will go within the body of the stage, will be an extra charge. THE PROPRIETORS. The greatest attention and care will be paid to baggage and bundles that are entered and paid for—But whether with or without the owner, to be at his risk.—Every 150 weight of baggage the same as a passenger. Sept. 29. [ep3w]
DESERTED. —from the service of the United States, on the 8th instant, a Private in the 5th regiment of Infantry, named JOHN FERGUSON—30 years of age, 5 feet 1-2 inches high, a sallow complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, has a sickly appearance.—He was born in Delaware county, state of Pennsylvania—by profession a shoemaker. The said Ferguson had on at the time of his desertion, a round sailor's jacket, sian sleeves, dark drab colour, blue striped Virginia cloth vest, and Corduroy Pantaloons, torn on the knees—Virginia cloth shirt; and an old pair of half boots, bound with cord, which he generally wore under his pantaloons. Also—Deserted on the same day, GABRIEL JONES, 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, fair complexion, hazel eyes; born in Essex county, Va.—bred a Farmer.—He wore a round striped Virginia cloth coat, white home spun pantaloons, and vest of the same. Whoever will apprehend the said deserters, and deliver them to me, or to any officer in the service of the United States, shall receive twenty dollars reward, or ten dollars for either. EDWARD DILLARD, Capt. 5th U.S. Reg. Infantry Rendezvous, Petersburg. Sept. 16. [ff]
BURR'S TRIAL, [To be had at the Office of the Enquirer.] THE subscribers to the Report of BURR'S TRIAL, are respectfully informed, that the first volume has arrived from Philadelphia, and is now ready to be delivered at Petersburg and Richmond: A sufficient number of copies will be forwarded as speedily as possible to different parts of the country, and deposited at places convenient to subscribers; of which notice will be given. Gentlemen who have been so obliging as to take subscription papers, will confer great favor on the Reporter, by transmitting them immediately to him at this place, or to Hopkins & Earle, booksellers at Philadelphia, as may be most convenient, in order that the books may be distributed accordingly. The second volume is in the press, and every exertion will be made to have it speedily ready for delivery. As the expenses and labor attendant on the publication, have been very great, the price to non subscribers will be unavoidably raised—The moderate addition of fifty cents per volume will be required of them. DAVID ROBERTSON. Petersburg, Sept. 15, 1808. (8t)
WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1808. The Subscribers have entered into partnership, under the firm of COLL & HENDERSON, and have supplied themselves with a general and well selected assortment of superfine and fine Cloths, Woollens, Manchester stuffs, Cambrics, Hosiery, Hardware, Sadlery, Stationery and Groceries; which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or on short credit to customers who are punctual in their payments. ROSCOW COLL, JAS. HENDERSON. N. B. For the accommodation of the Students and Scholars of William & Mary College, they will keep a constant supply of the Books used in that Seminary. C. & H. Sept. 15. [ep3]
WANTED, as a tutor in a private family, a person qualified to teach the Latin and English languages, grammatically, and Arithmetic.—Apply to the Printer. Sept. 20. (tf)
GERMAN GOODS. —The subscribers have for sale a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, | Rouans Sheeting, Tickenburgs, | Brown Holland, Hessians, | Platillas, Brown Rolls, | Bed Tyke, Dantzic Rolls, | Damask Table clothes Bowls, | Fine Shirting Linen, Liquor Cases, Quart, Pint and half Pint Decanters, and a General assortment of Looking Glasses. BOHN & HUBNER September 13 [entls.N.]
RANAWAY from the subscriber's Farm, near Charlestown, in Jefferson county, in April last, a Negro Man called JOHN ROMAN—he is about 27 years of age, about five feet five or six inches high, well made, and has a small scar between his eyes; he wore a blue cloth long coat and pantaloons, a striped cotton waistcoat, shoes and black woolen stockings, and is, by trade, an excellent black smith and gun-smith. I purchased him of Major Scott of the city of Richmond; he formerly belonged to Mr. David Ross, and lived (I am told,) at Columbia on James river, employed at his trade. He was apprehended in Maryland in May, and in my absence, was brought home and placed by my overseer, in the jail of Jefferson county, from which he made his escape in a few days. He had when apprehended, a forged pass, and I am since informed, can write tolerable hand. I will give a reward of twenty dollars, to any person who will apprehend and secure him so that I get him again. BENNETT TAYLOR. Charlestown, Jef. Co. Va. Oct. 4. [5w]
FOR RENT, several Lumber HOUSES at the Basin, together with a large and commodious Dwelling adjacent.—Also, several elegant new brick Tenements on Cary Street. These buildings are all calculated for the best accommodation of merchants and traders in produce. In my absence, apply to either of my friends, Jas. C. Anthony, Thos. Wilson, or Wm. Wirt, Esqrs. D. BULLOCK. Oct. 4. [ff]
EUROPE.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
Philadelphiia, Sunday, October 2. Yesterday arrived at this port the fast sailing ship America, captain Lelar, 42 days from Amsterdam. Capt. Lelar left Amsterdam the 17th August, by special permission obtained through the agency of gen. Armstrong, for the purpose of bringing out Mr. Baker, the bearer of the despatches to France by the St. Michael's. Mr. Baker landed at Newcastle, and proceeded immediately for Washington. Gen. Armstrong had made repeated applications to the French government without success, for permission for a vessel to bring out Mr. Baker. He had therefore to proceed to Holland where, after much importunity, this conveyance was allowed; the embargo in Holland being rigidly maintained. Captain Lelar informs, that the CONDEMNATIONS OF AMERICAN VESSELS AND PROPERTY BY THE PRIZE COURTS AT PARIS were very numerous. Nothing which came under their cognizance escaped. In Holland there existed a total depression of every kind of business.
But the most important and pleasing article of intelligence received by the America, is the following, which we have the assurance of Captain Lelar and his intelligent passengers, is entitled to full and implicit credit: On the 17th Sept. long. 17, 50, W. lat. 40, N. was boarded by the British frigate Euridice, 9 days out from Lisbon, the boarding officer from which informed, that Gen. JUNOT had capitulated to the English and Portuguese forces & that all Portugal was in possession of the patriots and English; and that the Russian fleet lying in the Tagus had been taken by the British and sent to England. Capt. Lelar was boarded by the British Jamaica frigate, the captain of which politely favored him with London papers to the 15th of August, from which we extract the following.
It would appear from one or two articles in the latest papers (we have not the intermediate papers of the 11th and 12th August) that Joseph Bonaparte had been obliged to abandon the throne of Spain; but that with characteristic prudence, he had carried off all the wealth and paraphernalia of the crown. Yesterday morning arrived at this port, the schr. Union Capt. Baker in 50 days from Liverpool. By her we have received regular files of Liverpool and London Gazettes, the former to the 13th, the latter to the 10th of Aug. Their principal contents are subjoined.
LONDON, Aug. 5. Extract of a letter from an officer of rank in the British forces landed at Figuera, in Portugal, dated the 10th of July. "Here I am, landed with a battalion of royal marines, as fine fellows as ever stepped the earth. The French are, I understand, advancing to attack the city of Coimbra, about 24 miles from this place. They have only 4,000 men, and the Portuguese who defend it are nearly 18,000 of all sorts, regulars and irregulars. Coimbra is an amazing strong and well fortified city, so situated that cannon can scarcely be brought to act against it with any prospect of success. We are all ready to assist the Portuguese, if wanted. They appear in high spirit"
From the London Morning Post, August 13.
TO THE EDITOR, SIR, If the dissatisfaction which followed the toast I gave at the public dinner last week, by many supposed to have been "The President and United States," but actually "The President and United States of America," had been confined to the company present, I should have considered any blame, that might have attached to me, fully removed by the general approbation expressed afterwards at my conduct; but as it has excited much observation, I must request your indulgence to insert a few lines in justification of myself. I have always considered it to be the duty of a chairman to act with
impartiality and propriety, and not to introduce any toast at a public dinner in a clandestine manner. To prove that I had no such intention, the toasts were printed, with a translation for the information of the visitors, and distributed at the table at which I sat, although I believe they were only partially circulated at the other tables. All the friendly governments, with their respective sovereigns, were given in regular succession: Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Sicily, concluding with America. My situation was a public one, and it was not permitted for me to indulge a private opinion or feeling; strict impartiality and correct propriety demanded that I should propose, and not omit America, with whom we are in amity and friendship, placing that country on an equal footing with the rest. An American minister is here; we have one in America; a state of peace must therefore be supposed to exist; and it would have been presumption in me, in the chair of so respectable an assembly, & in the presence of his majesty's ministers, to have decided whether the present state of the connections between the two countries was more or less friendly. Under these circumstances, I must confess that I feel neither doubt or difficulty in reiterating my conduct to the judgement of every dispassionate person. To accusations of party motives of self-interested meanness, I can oppose with confidence a long life passed under the eyes of many who were present, and I flatter myself, that its uniform tenor renders it not necessary for me to enter into any further defence. I am sir, Your most humble servant, FRANCIS BARING. Hill-street, Aug. 11, 1808.
LONDON, August 9. —Of the operations which preceded the surrender of the army of Dupont, the following few particulars are contained in private accounts: The Spanish general having received intelligence that a corps of 8000 men was on its march to join Gen. Dupont, resolved to attack him before the junction should take place, and the action commenced, as we already stated on the 20th ult. It was most obstinately contested for some time, but at length the patriots prevailed, and Dupont was completely defeated, with very great loss. Gen. Castanos was preparing to attack him the next morning, when General Dupont, in order to save his whole army from destruction, proposed to surrender, and a negotiation immediately took place, and the whole of the army, including 8000 men that were on their march to join him, surrendered prisoners of war, with all the artillery, magazines, &c. So that to use the words of Gen. Castanos in his official account of this glorious victory, there is not now a single Frenchman in arms in the whole of Andalusia.
We are enabled to add, from authentic information, some further particulars not mentioned in the above brief dispatches.—Dupont some time before the battle, had retreated from Andujar to Baylen, and the former town became the head quarters of the patriot army. Measures had been taken previously to the 19th to secure all the passes in the enemy's rear, so that his retreat was rendered impracticable. This service was entrusted to two very able officers and armed peasantry, who daily harassed the French, narrowed the space from which they derived sustenance, and reduced them to the greatest distress. General Esclavave commanded at La Carolina, four Spanish leagues north east from Baylen, on the road to Madrid, and thus cut off the return of the enemy to that city. Gen. Beding occupied another very important post on the right of the French, and a chain of communication being kept between these Generals and the commander in chief Don Castanos, the enemy was completely surrounded on every side. The force under the immediate command of Dupont, was 12,000 men, but reinforcements to the amount of 8000 were advancing to endeavor to join him, when Gen. Castanos gave him battle. The Spanish army was put in motion on the 19th, and the battle commenced on the 20th. The conflict was long and obstinate. We have not yet received any authentic account of the killed and wounded, but the loss must have been considerable. Dupont exhausted in vain all the resources which tactical skill and long experience in warfare enabled him in this perilous situation to call forth. At last, to save the wreck of his army from total annihilation, he proposed to capitulate, and, as is stated above, surrendered to Gen. Castanos.
Official advices has been this morning received from gen. Castano's camp, up to the 17th ult. These state, that general Castanos having made all his preparations & determined on his plan of attack, marched to Andujar on the 15th. Gen. Reding was to pass the river above Majobar, and attack Baylen. The Marquis de Compingny was to pass at Villa Nova, and support gen. Reding. Gen. Castanos, with the 3d division and reserve, was to attack the bridges in front. Lieut. col. Cruz was to pass the river at Mantreleje, and to occupy the Sierra. Col. Valde Pinos was to occupy the Puerto del Rey.
On the 15th gen. Castanos took his position and cannonaded the French at Villa Nuevo, and killed about 200 of them. Lt. Col. Cruz was obliged to retire, by the superior numbers of the enemy. Gen. Reding, with about 3000 men, attacked the enemy, who had about 5000, completely beat them, and took two pieces of cannon; but from want of provisions was forced to retire to Man ibar.
On the 17th, after a council of war, it was determined to order the Marquis de Compingny to join gen. Reding, and it was determined that Baylen should be attacked with two divisions, and a feigned attack to be made on Andujar with the third division.
By a letter intercepted from gen. Dupont to the duke de Revico, it appears that he was in great distress for provisions, and was in hopes of reinforcement. These particulars naturally led to the glorious events which followed from the 17th to the 20th.
Information was yesterday received of the landing of Sir Arthur Wellesley with all
his force. Sir Arthur's force is stated to amount to 14,000 men. It is said, that he has been joined by that part of the Portuguese army which had assembled at Coimbra. Important and we hope grateful news may be hourly expected from that quarter.
The Supreme Junta of Oporto, acting for the whole of Portugal, we are informed, have requested to be supplied from this country with 30,000 stand of arms, & 6 300,000 in specie.
DUTCH PAPERS. Dutch Journals to the 5th inst. containing Paris news to the 30th ult. Bonaparte arrived at Pau on the 21st ult. and left that town the next morning, and was to be at Toulouse on Sunday, the 24th; he was thence to proceed to Agen, which he was to leave on the 29th, for the purpose of visiting Bordeaux, where he was expected on the 30th. Such is the route mentioned in these papers.—Where he was to go from Bordeaux is not stated, but according to some accounts, he is expected at Rambollet on the 14th instant his birthday, for the celebration of which splendid preparations had been made. It is stated in an article from Hamburg, of the 20th ult. in the Rotterdam Courant of the 4th inst. that intelligence had been received at Copenhagen of the capture of the Swedish army in Finland, consisting of 12,000 men. This is evidently an unfounded rumor. The Gotenburg mail furnishes the means of detection. If it be learned that his Swedish Majesty established his head quarters at Great Carleby on the 24th ult.—one day later than the report.
The Spanish troops in the vicinity of HAMBURGH have taken an oath of fidelity to their new sovereign Joseph Napoleon. This need excite no surprise. They could be only imperfectly informed of recent events in their own country; and besides, they had the bayonets of the French at their breasts. These papers maintain their usual silence with respect to Spain.
Private letters from Holland state, that strong symptoms of revolt against France have lately manifested themselves in several districts of Germany, and also in Poland. At Dantzic the people are said to have suddenly risen upon the French soldiery and put numbers of them to death. The final result of this insurrection is not mentioned. Dantzic is known to be very strongly garrisoned, and therefore the conspiracy must be formidable, or the irritation extreme, that could prompt the inhabitants to insurrection.
HAMBURGH, July 29. We are assured that intelligence was received at Copenhagen, on the 23d, that the Russian General Buchoven had surrounded and captured Gen. Klingspor, with 12,000 men. A rumor was also in circulation, that the alliance between Sweden and England is interrupted.
The day before yesterday, the Spanish officers and soldiers at the military depot at Altona and in the vicinity, took the oath of allegiance to their new King, after the new constitution had been read to them. Nothing was heard but acclamations of "Long live the King, Don Joseph Napoleon!" The French Gen. Dupas gave a grand entertainment to the officers. After dinner the health of the new King was drank, and repeated several times with unbounded applause.
SPAIN. TOLEDO, July 12. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 15th, 110 royal carabineers, with twelve officers, a pair of colours, military chest and kettle-drums, entered this place, having marched sixteen leagues without meeting any obstruction. They had orders to proceed to the town of Chinchon, but learning that two corps of French troops were marching for that place with the intention of making them prisoners, this distinguished band, anxious to sacrifice their lives in the defence of their country, and their king Ferdinand VII. determined to set off from that town to join the army under general Castanos, with the exception of a sergeant major and a captain, who showed no disposition to follow them. They intended to halt here during the 16th, but learning that the two French corps had actually arrived at Chinchon, they set out at twelve at noon in order to join gen. Castanos.
Rio Seco, July 23. The French driven to rage and madness by the great slaughter & discomfiture which they had sustained in the battle of the 14th, entered this place with fire and sword, putting to death every one who fell in their way in the streets and in the houses. In one street they killed 120 individuals, and in a large ward upwards of 200. This carnage was followed by an indiscriminate pillage, which continued during the whole of the night; and whatever they could not carry off with them, they destroyed. Church vestments & utensils, plate, chalices, pyxes, the sacred hosts, all carried off, or plundered—the images dashed in pieces!—virgins, matrons, widows, *****young and old, all ***** Just God! Blessed God! hadst thou granted permission to the infernal spirits to afflict us, they could not have made greater havoc in this town! Beloved father, we confess that though thou dealtst with us most mercifully, our sins have deserved still severer chastisement; but forget not, O Lord that we have all a mediator, who is God with the Father, and that at this moment Rio Seco is the most unfortunate, the most wretched habitation on the face of the earth. The following has been published, "By order of the Government."
On the 28th inst. Marshal Besieres transmitted a second letter to our general in chief, to which he requested a satisfactory answer; Informing him that with all due respect to his good opinion, it was his duty to avoid the effusion of blood, it being certain that the Bourbons, whom the government mentioned never could reign while Ferdinand and the greater part of Europe existed in their present state. He also informed in Gen. that he is anxious to see him, and to appoint a place of interview. To this letter was sent the following answer:—
Seignor marshal—I have with due respect, received your excellency's letter, and have to repeat my thanks to you for having July 28.

at liberty the 4 or 500 prisoners whom you took in the battle of Rio Seco, and whom your excellency describes as peasants of Galicia. They are nevertheless regular soldiers, being recruits incorporated with the troops of the line, though they do not wear the uniform. In explaining this circumstance, my intention is not to release myself from acknowledging the generous conduct your excellency has manifested towards those people, but to guard against the possibility of their upon any occasion receiving, in consequence of any misconception, a species of treatment which they do not deserve, and which, from the sentiments manifested by your excellency, could not but be painful to your own feelings. Your excellency will always find me disposed to alleviate, as far as possible, all the horrors of war, flattering myself that in this respect I shall only imitate your conduct. But señor general, I am not at liberty to agree to the conference which you are pleased to propose to me, nor to enter into any discussion upon the subject which we should have to agitate on such an occasion.
Your excellency informs me that the Bourbon family has ceased to reign in Spain; & that in order to replace them on the throne, it would be first necessary to destroy France and a great part of Europe. What then, is the great crime committed by that family? Can it be the frank, faithful, and intimate friendship and alliance, which have united it to France during the space of thirteen years? But in attempting to make any reflections, I exceed my limits; it is my duty to confine myself to the intreaty that your excellency will abandon the project of altering the opinion, which I have already so decidedly pronounced upon the subject. Your excellency would doubtless take offence, were I to propose to you a change of party, and that you should abandon the emperor whom you have sworn to support; and most assuredly you should reject that upon the same principles, I ought not to listen to your excellency's proposals, nor is it fitting that you should address them to a man of honor.
"Such is the general esteem & admiration, Señor General, in which I hold your excellency's military talents, that I glory in having opposed to me so distinguished an antagonist; and with respect to the final issue of the present struggle, I repose myself with confidence on the Divine Providence, to whom it belongs to decide the fate of armies and of nations, and who sooner or later, will look with a favorable eye upon the most just cause, which is defended by all true Spaniards."
"I beg leave to repeat to your excellency, Señor Marshal, the assurances of my high consideration. (Signed) "JOAQUIN BLAKE," "Señor Marshal Bessieres."
LONDON, August 14. The dispatches which have been so anxiously expected from Lord Collingwood, with the details of the glorious victory of the Patriots over Dupont, had not arrived at a late hour last night. The intelligence, however, which has been received at different times from the north of Spain, & in the most authentic shape, places that important fact beyond dispute, while it excites a lively impatience to be acquainted with all the circumstances of the gallant achievement. This laudable anxiety of the public is not likely to remain long unsatisfied. We have every reason to conclude, that in our next we shall be enabled to give the details to the public, as there is every probability of an arrival from Cadiz, in the course of this day or to-morrow. In the mean time, any accounts of the various operations which preceded the final surrender of the enemy's force, cannot fail to be gratifying. The letters of gen. Castanos to the Supreme Junta of Seville, respecting the movements and operations of his army which are given in another part of our paper, though not of so late a date as those which we published some days ago, will yet be read with interest and satisfaction. In the absence of any direct intelligence of the progress of the Patriotic army, after the surrender of Dupont, these official documents, announcing several of the particular actions which preceded that event, cannot fail of giving some relief to the eager expectation of the public. Castanos appears to have conducted himself during the whole campaign, in a manner that shows him well entitled to the confidence of his countrymen, and eminently qualified for the important and confidential post which had been assigned to him. The operations of his army were planned with all the prudence of an experienced general, and executed with all the ardour and activity of an enterprising soldier. The event has amply corresponded with the means, and both prove, that Spain has many officers not inferior in any one requisite or qualification of a general, to the most celebrated amongst the leaders of their perfidious invaders.
Reports are in circulation, that the departure of Bonaparte from Bayonne was connected with a project of accumulating a force capable of bearing down all opposition in Spain. Even an army of one hundred thousand men is said to have been marched from Paris towards that country. Those who incline to such rumors would do well to consider, that one half of Bonaparte's force is in Germany, that a fourth of it has been disposed of in Spain and Portugal, and that the remaining fourth has ample employment in Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Dalmatia and in the interior of France. The Guards may have been marched from Paris, and joined in a body of Conscrips, for the purpose of reinforcing an army that was on foot, or supposed to be in existence in Spain, when Bonaparte left Bayonne. But the surrender of Dupont, and the evacuation of Madrid and the Castiles, will alter the case, and change the destination of the reinforcement. The approaching war with Austria, will require all the men that can be assembled, and more than can be well spared; for even though no Frenchmen should remain in Spain, it will require a considerable body of troops to watch that country on the side of the Pyrenees. Palafax has continued to immortalize himself by his defence of Saragossa, against the repeated assaults of the constantly worsted corps of Lefebvre; and Cuesta, after having made a dash to surprise Joseph on his way to Madrid, has taken post at Salamanca.
The spirit of loyalty and the unanimous feeling of public spirit, which has manifested itself throughout all parts of the Spanish monarchy, is one of the most remarkable features of the present struggle in which the Spanish people is engaged. Not only the inhabitants of the Peninsula, but those of the most distant and least favored dependencies, have shown the same generous disposition to resist usurpation, and maintain their legitimate sovereign and their native independence.
Even in Teneriffe, the people, as soon as they were apprised of the perfidy of Bonaparte, and the imprisonment of their Royal Family, declared their determination to oppose the projected usurpation, and immediately arrested all the French in the Island, and put a guard upon the French consul's house. When a national spirit of loyalty is diffused thus widely throughout a populous empire, a tyrant may attempt conquest, but he cannot insure subjection.
When Joseph Bonaparte found that he could not maintain himself upon the throne of Spain, he determined to secure the crown and therefore ordered off with him all the regalia and other valuables of the Spanish court.
The expedition under Gen. Spencer has proceeded to join Sir A. Wellesley, the Andalusians having found the Spanish cloak sufficient to give the invaders a dressing, without the aid of a Spencer.
King Joseph may be fairly called Joseph Surface , for he has only a very superficial glance of his new Kingdom of Spain.
MOORISH STATE PAPER RELATIVE TO SPAIN. PROCLAMATION. COURAGE TO THE CHRISTIAN; AND TO SHEW THAT WE KNOW ALL.
Unfortunate Christians, Ala! shows his approbation of you in several ways. You were first oppressed by a tyrant; avaricious of money, who robbed my cousin Charles of his treasures, and you of your blood. He fell, and you acted very wrong not to treat him with Zarra Zarra , which is as much as to say, not to cut off his head. Why did you not do so? Because you were asleep. Since that time you have met with another tyrant, ambitious of kingdoms, and he deprived my cousin Charles of his throne, including in the privation of all his rights, in order to keep the possession himself, and to come before much lapse of time to deprive me also of my throne. Arouse, Christians! Ah, French Dog, why did you give opium to the Christians to get possession of the principal persons, and to effect your entry without exciting apprehension? Why did you not enter sword in hand that your objects may be seen, and the Christians may treat you with Zarra Zarra .
Christians, you have lost time! Desert this tyrant, as you regard yourselves. Let Seville be loyal, brave and firm in doing justice! Christians! attack these dogs, and defend the kingdom for the son of my cousin; and let that curristish nation be abhorred for ever. Courage, brave Christians! attack them, and let Ala the Great assist you. I entreat you to defend your kingdom, for my cousin, and for the Englishmen likewise. Let all nations see this, in order that they may know who the French Dog is, and that they may rise against him. Sleep no more, Christians! Noble Junta of Seville, do strict and severe justice on every traitor towards the son of my cousin, and may Ala reward you.
ALI MAHOMET. Tetuan, June 10. * God. † The Prince of the Peace.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 4. LATEST NEWS FROM SPAIN.
Captain Wardell, of the ship Camilla , left Cadiz on the 27th of August. He informs that JOSEPH BONAPARTE (the mushroom king of Spain) had reached Madrid, but was retracing his steps back to the frontiers. The French, after nearly destroying the town, had been driven out of Barcelona; and at Valencia the French inhabitants had been exterminated by a general massacre. The Spaniards had sprung a mine at Saragossa, by which 3000 Frenchmen fell victims. The British fleet had withdrawn from Cadiz, and the French fleet were laid up. A Spanish 74 sailed about 14 days before captain Wardell, for La Vera Cruz and Havana; a frigate was ready to sail for Lima, & a 74 for the southward. It was reported that Junot (whose master had sent him to protect the Portuguese) was to be attacked by the natives and the British on the day captain W. left Cadiz. (We have a letter which mentions his defeat and surrender.) The governor of Gibraltar had resigned his situation, that he might take the Chief command in Lisbon. It was generally believed in Cadiz that the French would be driven from Spain. The Minorena gunbrig and sloop of war, had arrived at Cadiz from England, with eight millions of dollars, for the use of the Pat. ots. Bonaparte had returned to Paris, in consequence (as was said) of some of the Northern Powers having declared war against him—Such is the substance of the verbal intelligence received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by the Camilla .
From our printed accounts we learn, that on the arrival of Dupont at Port St. Mary (a town situated on the bay of Cadiz) in consequence of the discovery among his baggage of some church plate which had been plundered from Cordova, the populace assembled, and in a tumultuous manner drove off the soldiers who had the charge of it, which they completely ransacked, & carried off whatever was valuable, particularly a great quantity of gold and silver vessels belonging to the Cathedral of Cordova. Dupont by letter demanded restitution of the Governor; to which the latter replied, "I have received your letter of yesterday, reclaiming the baggage, &c. destroyed by the populace of St. Mary, and invoking the honor of the Spanish nation. I detest the conduct of the criminals, and I am anxious for the glory of Spain; but your own proceedings have occasioned it; and it could never have been my intention, or that of the Supreme Junta, that your excellency should carry out of Spain the fruits of your rapacity, cruelty and irreligion."
Is there in reason any principle which prescribes good faith and humanity towards an army which entered the kingdom under the mask of friendship, and robbed it of its sovereign; at the same time extorting homage to a new one by violence, profaning the sacred temples, and carrying desolation into the royal palaces, the towns, and villages? I will, however, endeavor to see your personal safety and subsistence, and will take the most effectual measures for your speedy transportation to France, &c."
We have little less than proclamations, inviting the Spaniards to loyalty, to perseverance, and to exertion. They are now in the hands of the translator.
Captain Wardell is the bearer of dispatches for Government.
Extract of a letter from a very respectable American gentleman in Gibraltar, to his friend in this city dated Cadiz, Aug. 11th. "We yesterday received the news of the surrender of the whole French army, under
Gen. Junot, at Lisbon to the British forces—Junot himself a prisoner to the Portuguese and Spaniards. He had attempted to make his escape from his army. Five thousand French troops, in two bodies that were marching to the relief of Junot, have been totally cut to pieces by the Spaniards, not even one individual escaped."
"Joseph 1st, (as he is ironically called,) has fled from Madrid, having first given the place up to pillage to his soldiers, and is supposed to have gone to Catalonia, or more probably to Barcelona, of which place the French have possession."
"Fifteen tons of silver and arms and ammunition, for the patriots, have arrived at Cadiz from England; and twenty thousand pounds have been advanced by the government here, and about 160,000 dollars by the merchants, and more money is hourly expected from England; in fact, every assistance the British can give, is afforded to the Spaniards."
"Governor Dalrymple has just resigned the command in chief of this garrison, and proceeds to Lisbon to-morrow, to take command of all the British forces in Spain and Portugal, amounting to about 40,000 men.—General Drummond succeeds to the command in chief here."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, resident in Spain, dated August 26th.
"The extraordinary changes in this country must no doubt influence in some measure the decision which our government may adopt with respect to the embargo. The success of the Spaniards has been singular; & indeed so much so, that we who are on the spot, and in a great degree eye-witnesses, can hardly credit it. How much more incredible must it appear to those, who have always considered the Spaniards as the most degraded people on earth, to find that they have been able with numbers and only half armed to completely beat the conquerors of the world! Saragossa has made itself immortal by its resistance against thirteen attacks of the flower of the French army, commanded by one of its celebrated chiefs. Saragossa is defended by a trifling wall, more intended to check smugglers than for a defence. In the last attack, no longer able to withstand the impetuous ardor of the French troops, they let them into the city; & when about 8000 had advanced a considerable distance, fire was put to trains of powder leading to mines placed under the streets where the French troops were marching, and above 6000 were destroyed. More than one thousand women fell fighting; and the inhabitants came to a determination to set fire to the whole town rather than give it up to the French. After the last attack, the few remaining troops fled; and we are assured that the province of Arragon is thus cleared of Frenchmen."
"Joseph Bonaparte is at Burgos, having evacuated Madrid. We are this day confidently told that he had begun his march towards France; but that all Biscay being in arms, he has been obliged to return to Burgos, where he will be very shortly surrounded, and if he does not take care made prisoner."
"We have nothing from France, but from the tardiness of the French troops coming in, it is pretty generally supposed that Buonaparte has got his hands full. Should the N. of Europe rise, he may be made to regret his infamous conduct towards this country."
"We have no certain accounts from Lisbon; but we are glad that we are not to have any English troops in Spain. The Spaniards, in fact, do not want any other aid than money and ammunition: they have more men than they can arm, and combined armies have never done any thing. With the Spaniards, the French can have no opportunity of intriguing; and left to themselves they have no dissensions to fear."
From the Boston Gazette of Monday.
The ship Mary, Fosdick , from London, arrived here yesterday, in 48 days passage. She brings London papers to August 13, containing a few articles of important intelligence—the brief summary of which is, that Don Joseph Napoleon, had found it necessary to evacuate Madrid, which he did on the 27th July, after plundering the palaces and churches of their most valuable effects; that the inhabitants, exasperated at this violence and sacrilege, pursued the rear of the army, and regained a number of wagons, loaded with the plunder; that plans were forming in several quarters, for intercepting his return, and that upwards of 13,000 Spaniards were on their march towards Madrid for that purpose; that the movement of General Cuesta, with his flying artillery, was found to be a plan, for intercepting Joseph Bonaparte's route towards Madrid, which he missed effecting only by a few hours, and that the emperor Napoleon had arrived at Paris, and convoked his Senate, for the purpose of sanctioning a plan calling out every man capable of bearing arms, from the age of 16 to 40, to join the French armies in Spain.
Extracts from the papers.
Aug. 12.—Dispatches received from Corunna to August 5, announce that Joseph Bonaparte, and all the French are preparing to evacuate Spain. This highly important intelligence was circulated yesterday in the form of a bulletin, conceived in the following terms:—
"Intelligence was this morning received by government, from Lieutenant Col. Doyle, dated Corunna, the 4th of August at midnight. The Lieutenant Colonel states, that he had read a letter, dated Madrid, 27th of July, which says, that on that morning the French commenced their retreat from that city; that Joseph Bonaparte had quitted Madrid, and had taken away every thing of value belonging to the court. Every Frenchman was following him, and they were taking the direction of Burgos. The writer of the letter is nephew to a member of the Junta of the Galicias. A letter from Tarragon, dated the 27th July, states, that the army of Valencia and Murcia, which consisted of 60,000 men, had on that day passed through that town, on its way to Madrid. It is also stated, that Echervias, at the head of the smugglers, had advanced towards Madrid, and that he was within 18 leagues of that city.—Private advices from Arragon state, that the patriots had again been successful in that quarter. Marshal Bessieres has evacuated Benevento, and continued his retreat to Burgos. A division of the Asturian army, under the command of general Ponce, has made an incursion on the road to Burgos, and had taken a French convoy, with eight wagons laden with plunder. Gen. Castanos was advancing in La Mancha."
"The following is estimated to be the amount of the force advancing from the following Spanish provinces, towards Madrid:— Andalusian levies, . . . 50,000
The Valencian, . . . . . 43,000 The Murcian, . . . . . 20,000 The Estremadurian, . . . . . 20,000 Independent of the Asturian and Galician armies, . . . . . 135,000
Letters are said to have been received, which state the arrival of Bonaparte at Paris, and that he had determined upon calling out every person capable of bearing arms, from the age of sixteen to forty, for the purpose of being marched against Spain.
Aug. 13. The intelligence from Corunna encourages us to hope that in a very short time, the war between France and Spain will be a war of the Pyrenees.
Louis XVIII has had an interview with his Majesty at New; and is now visiting the several public institutions in the Metropolis. It is now believed that the French will either totally evacuate the Spanish territory, or collect their scattered forces at Burgos or Victoria, and there wait instructions from the Emperor.
The Spaniards are said to have been again victorious in Arragon.
Don Joseph has not more than 12,000 troops with him.
BOSTON, October 3. The ship United States , captain Harding, has this moment arrived here from Cadiz, which port she left on the 23d of August—Sept. 6. the United States , close in with St. Michael's, was boarded from the British frigate Eurydice , five days from Lisbon for Halifax, treated politely, and informed that the British took possession of Lisbon the 29th or 30th August; and that the French army, (17,000) had surrendered to the British, after a severe action of two days; that about 1,600 British were killed and two or 3,000 French, and a great number wounded; and that the Russian fleet had capitulated, and was to be sent to England. The Eurydice was direct from England, with convoy off Lisbon. Did not enter the Tagus, and was only off there one day.
Captain Harding went on shore at St. Michael's, 6th Sept. saw and conversed with Mr. Hackley, the American Consul; but heard no news of consequence. No American vessel there.
Sept. 10.—lat. 37, long. 33 45, was boarded from the British frigate Cleopatra , the Swiftsure , 74 in company, treated politely. 17, lat. 39, 42, long. 16 35, was boarded from British brig Hunter , with 69 sail of merchantmen under convoy, 42 days from Jamaica for London.
Captain H. was detained six months in Algeziras, in consequence of Bonaparte's Decree of Jan. 3, 1805.
DOMESTIC.
BALTIMORE, October 1. Republican Meeting—at Stricker's Mill, Field Oratory, &c.
General Smith.—Friends, Fellow-citizens—I might say acquaintances—for I know you all, and have known you long—Perhaps you are surprised that I came not sooner to participate and take an efficient part in the cause of republicanism, to which such an extraordinary opposition is set up—set up by the same party, which 8 years ago you prostrated in the dust. Fathers, who know what parental feeling is, will excuse me, when they learn that I have been ten weeks travelling with a beloved daughter whose health has been impaired; and, thanks to God, I have succeeded in restoring her to the blessings of health and the bosom of my family.
Observe, fellow-citizens, from whence and from whom this outcry, this stubborn opposition comes. It sets in from the federal party! they held the reins of government twelve years, and did they disburden you of your national debt? No; they went out of power and left us saddled with it all. Not only so, but they violated the constitution of the United States by the passage of an alien law, by which the unhappy foreigner, who had taken refuge in America from the hardships and oppressions of Europe, was subjected to a capricious exportation, at any minute at the will of the chief magistrate. Then followed a sedition law to gag the mouth of discontent and suppress discussion and popular murmurs. But all this did not suffice; taxes were laid on domestic industry to support the expenses of an extravagant government—and monies were loaned at eight per cent. We were approximating to monarchy; but the people were alarmed,—they rose in their might and dismissed the federal administrators from office.
You elected republicans to fill your councils and administer your affairs. And have they not done more than the most sanguine among us could have expected?—From two articles of taxation, (on one of which was imposed $500,000) one million of dollars was withdrawn. The whole of the internal taxes was repealed. Not a single tax is levied from you—and, yet what have we done?—We have in seven years, paid off thirty-two millions of public debt—without oppressing any man or draining the streams of revenue dry. And how have we done it?—By carrying into public administration, the same economy which every prudent man exercises in his private dealings, and in his own family.
Gen. S. then took an extensive view of the embargo, too much at large for us to copy here. Britain, (said he) if she ruled! reactions by public, recorded laws, we could understand her conduct as well as herself, and guard against them; but she acts when it suits her by orders from her king and privy council, and often without notification—but by instructions to her admirals and commanders, she pounces upon the property of the neutral, like a hawk upon an unwary bird—seizure is the first intimation of prohibition or danger! Of this nature was the orders of council of January, 1807, which forbade neutrals to trade from one port to another port of France or her allies—under this order above fifty or sixty American ships were captured by British cruisers. Then followed the ever memorable orders of council of November, 1807, declaring all American (neutral) vessels good prize, if bound to or from France, any of her ports or allies; France retaliated, and said that an American vessel bound to or from the British islands, or which should submit to be boarded by a British armed ship, should be good prize. Then as Mr. McKim told you, was our commerce placed in double jeopardy. But the sagacity of a Jefferson foresaw the coming storm; he recommended safety and we are safe. We resorted to an embargo, as we had done before, to preserve our ships, property and seamen from the gripe of European plunderers. But I am told, this embargo is a terrible measure, and quite intolerable. I was one of those who drafted the present law; and it is verbatim the same with that passed in 1794, excepting that the
act of 1794 was laid for thirty days, and is indefinite. The act of 1794 was continued for thirty days more; and a power was conferred on the President to continue or revoke it at his will or pleasure; and he might have prolonged it for fifteen days after the commencement of the next session of Congress.
There, gentlemen, there was power for you; but that Congress threw the responsibility upon the President; the present Congress have, with more magnanimity, taken it upon themselves. They speak this language to their constituents—"If we have behaved ill, let us bear the blame; if we have acted rightly, give us the credit." I do most unequivocally demand my share of the blame—for I have voted for the embargo! and of all the acts of my life, I think it the most patriotic act. Some of the very gentlemen who rail against the present embargo, sent a deputation to the Congress in Philadelphia in 1794, requesting them to prolong the embargo until England should grant us justice. But that Congress was federal; and the embargo was taken off at the end of sixty days only! setting a dread, a pernicious example of fickleness at home, and speaking this language most impressively to foreign nations.
"The Americans are a money-loving, money-seeking, money-making, avaricious people, which cannot bear any policy which touches their pocket—touch them on that tender part and they will yield to what you will." This opinion foreign nations have imbibed of us, from the policy and measures of federal times.
I am disappointed at not finding Mr. Winder here; for I really was curious to hear what an ingenious lawyer could say against the embargo. I am told, he talks of war at times as a substitute. If he talked of war with Britain; I fear he would lose or offend many of his present friends; and if he proposed war against France, I know not where a Frenchman could be met. If I were an admiral, I could not meet their fleets at sea; for most of them are gathered into their ports; but your ships and cargoes, if put ashore, would afford rich spoils to their privateers. And against both France and England, I presume, he would not wage war at once. But why speak of England? It has been hardly asserted, that her orders in council are not enforced; and that no tribute is exacted under them. Condemnations, gentlemen, have taken place in consequence of them. Even ships which had sailed from the United States, under the permission of the President to bring home property from abroad, have been seized and carried into England, and there obliged to pay tribute or be condemned. Vessels which carried passengers out to the British dominions have been subjected to tribute also! But gentlemen, I hold in my hand incontestible proofs of the exaction of tribute under these orders of council.
"The brig Sophia , capt. Carman, from Rotterdam for Baltimore, which arrived here on Thursday last, having on board six pipes of gin not belonging to the owners (of the brig) was carried into the port of Harwich in England, and, by special favour the gin was allowed to be gauged aboard without landing it; and he paid on the seven hundred and twenty gallons eight pence per gallon TRIBUTE, besides tonnage on 154 tons—pilotage, light money and all other port charges."
What American will submit to this? Is there a man in all this vast assemblage who would stoop to pay tribute to England? [No! No! from all quarters!] And yet merchants whose business is commerce, cannot see the evils of the embargo! But lawyers in their charity and disinterestedness kindly undertake to tell us of them! Generous souls! the merchant is much obliged to them, and the farmers could not possibly see or feel without their instructions!
The general reviewed the embargo law in every possible light, and explained most ably the relative situations of France, England and America, at and prior to its passage. England wanted to get as many of our ships, property and seamen within her grasp as possible, and then said she to herself—America must bend to our terms.—If she can resist the claims and petitions of her merchants—yet the entreaties of mothers, fathers, wives, kindred and friends—to redeem their impressed citizens, sons, &c. from the British navy, will compel the American government to strike to us. Ah! gentlemen, the foresight of Thomas Jefferson and the vote of Congress averted these projected calamities from our country: they laid an embargo; which we all feel; but is comparatively only the restriction of a day.
In London, we know vast bets were made that our embargo will be taken off in three months. They thought us a money making, abject race, who had not patriotism enough to carry us through a great measure. Jefferson too, traduced at home, is misunderstood abroad. They mistake the man; and cannot fathom the statesman. They thought him weak, wavering, and "pusillanimous."—They are woefully disappointed. The embargo has outlived their calculations of its duration. The embargo, say what federal gentlemen may, has produced deep felt effects. What raised the manufacturers and mechanics at Manchester to a pitch of insurrection? The embargo. What has thrown fifty thousand of the woolen manufacturers in Yorkshire, &c. into confusion, discontent and revolt? The embargo. What has raised four in the W. Indies to twenty or fifty dollars per bbl.? The embargo.
If I am not greatly misinformed by letters lately received from England—the embargo has brought England to her senses. France too, a couple of whose islands are in a state of starvation, will learn to be just towards us from the same measure. I should not be surprised, if one month from this date, the embargo should have completely gained every object for which it was imposed—may, perhaps Mr. Jefferson may even now have received dispatches, that may warrant the removal of the embargo, but I do not know it as he has. The time will come, when the embargo will be extolled as the most wise and patriotic policy ever adopted in any age or country.
But some very superior geniuses would remove the embargo at all events, whilst British Orders and French Decrees remain!—Where would they trade? We can trade to no part of Spain or Portugal; we cannot trade, in safety I mean, to any part of Europe, and all that remains beside that commerce, is not worth pursuing—it is scarcely sufficient to bait the trap for us; and perhaps was so intended. Our property is in port; many of our ships are there, it is true, but I had rather weep over than after them. General S. then took a survey of the militia law of Maryland. The cavils were affected to be made against the militia law, but they were really against the militia system. The quarter whence they came evinced their intention; there were many of

the same men who advocated the federal administration and the standing army. What did they tend to? To monarchy. It is an inevitable consequence of discouraging the militia...
He again resumed the subject of the embargo; addressing the farmers, for whom benevolent lawyers expressed so much concern. Who were they that imposed the embargo? - not the merchants - for there were but four of any note in Congress; not the lawyers, for we have got rid of most of them in Congress.
He exhorted the meeting to strenuous exertions on Monday next - the day which should determine whether Maryland would be federal - or republican. In this district, there was no fear; but he wished them to crush federalism so effectually that it should rise no more.
October 5. French Vessels. - A correspondent has just cionted that the ship Shepherdess of this port may return freighted with seamen, formerly belonging to American vessels condemned in France, &c. She was to sail about the first of last month. Fed. Gaz.
TRUE PATRIOTISM.
That noble flame which animated the bosoms of the heroes and sages of the revolution still glows with more than wonted ardour; Alive to national honor, happiness and feeling, the majesty of Republicanism has triumphed most gloriously in all quarters from which we have heard.
The total majorities of the different districts in the city and county amount in the aggregate to the unexampled majority of 5,200. Annapolis has also triumphed in the glorious cause. Kent has likewise returned 4 republicans, and a majority for Montgomery.
After the certainty of the county election was ascertained yesterday, a procession was formed, at the Point, composed of the farmers of the county, and the seamen, mechanics and merchants of the city and Point, together with other republican citizens. In the front was borne the plough on wheels, under the guidance of capt. Stansbury, one of the county members elect.
After moving through the different streets of the city, they reached Hempstead hill about dusk, where they kindled a flame around six pieces of Gin on which had been paid tribute to Great Britain accompanied by a discharge of 17 rounds of cannon.
After this was accomplished, the procession returned by torch light to the city. When they arrived in South Street opposite the residence of Mr. M'Kim, he addressed them as friends, fellow citizens and Americans, thanked them for the honors conferred on him, gloried in the testimony they had given of their attachments to the principles for which the best blood of our country had been spilt, and was glad that they had not tarnished the lustre of the day.
October 7. Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in London, to their correspondent in this city, dated Aug. 6.
"After what we wrote you in our last, you would, we fear, be anxiously expecting information from us of a favorable nature; the hope expressed then must have arisen from the idea which we have heard many sustain since that date, that the proclamation of peace with Spain, released the neutral flags from the restrictions of our orders in council of the 11th and 25th Nov. as to vessels proceeding to neutral ports to ports of Spain, and back again; we are decidedly of a contrary opinion, and found it upon the clear and express words delivered by the lord president of the privy council to a committee of American merchants, of whom our A. G. was one: he said that the restricting part of the orders in council were applicable to every flag excepting that of his Britannic majesty's allies, and being asked by A. G. to enumerate them, he answered 'The Kings of Sweden and Sardinia only.' It is therefore our opinion that any adventure from America to Spain or Portugal would be subject to being brought in by our cruisers and would be condemned."
"In regard to the embargo in the U. S. we cannot see what advantage could be obtained by taking it off so long as the decrees remain in force. If your embargo was removed, your merchants would ship immense quantities of all sorts of produce for the ports of Great Britain, and of course expect advances upon their consignments, and here we have no sale for almost any sort of American produce."
advances upon their consignments, and here we have no sale for almost any sort of American produce. Prices of Tobacco are quoted high, but we have no purchasers but for a few hds. of fine Virginia for home trade and Ireland, for which they gave high prices, but no one could sell a cargo, the sale of which would not be ruined by the finest hds. being all picked.
We do not see any prospect of relaxation on our side, or of the Berlin and Milan decrees - until these are removed and our orders in council, and the act of Parliament made to carry them into effect is repealed, trade and commerce must remain in its present stagnated state, and all Europe and America must suffer privations, and ultimately great losses; for whenever commerce resumes its wonted course, the influx of goods and produce into all markets that are now bare, will be such as must bring about ruinous prices.
The very unwarrantable aggressions of France against Spain has roused the spirit of all description of parties against the former in this country, and of course we are all wishing success to the patriots; but whether their sudden raised armies will be able to hold out against the veteran troops of France or not, is what no one at present can foresee.
The Government dispatch ship Union, capt. Gordon, sailed from New-Castle on Sunday last, with a fair wind.
NEW-YORK, October 4.
PALPABLE CONTRADICTION.
MONROE AND CLINTON. Observe for a moment, the Citizen of this morning. In a few days the contending factions will be silenced.
From Monroe's Address. "It is expected that the friends of Col. Monroe, will support George Clinton for the Vice Presidency. We have no doubt but this station would be as cheerfully filled by that venerable patriot under Col. Monroe, as under Mr. Madison, and we believe infinitely more so. We trust, therefore, that the attention of the nation will henceforward be directed to the election of those distinguished patriots."
That is, J. Monroe, President, Virginia. G. Clinton, Vice President, New York. Next examine, the observations of the poor American Citizen.
"On laying the above address before the readers of the Citizen, it may be proper to remark that if the Monroe ticket succeed in Virginia, which is probable, Gov. Clinton will in Virginia, be voted for as President, and Mr. Monroe as Vice President." - Citizen.
If the Monroe ticket succeeds in Virginia, then Clinton will succeed as President. How does Master Citizen know that? Does an intrigue to that effect exist? Colonel Monroe, must play the "second fiddle!"
Such is the substance of the morning's paper. "Pauvre Diable," is all that we can say. Go down is the SENTENCE. The proceeding is from the Pub. Adv. Citizen Cheetham is profoundly acquainted indeed with the politics of Virginia!! Enquirer.
A letter from Salem mentions, on trying the constitutionality of the embargo law, before the District court U. States in the case of a vessel that had been seized for a violation of them, eleven out of twelve of the jury were in favor of the defendant - The jury not agreeing, a new trial must take place.
The negotiation at New-York has failed - and the belligerent powers, have determined to carry on the war - in detachments, each power acting for itself; the chiefs have not appeared in the negotiations, the whole has been conducted by their adjutant generals - The Anglo force have determined to erect their standard with C. C. Pinkney and Rufus King, as their commanders - and their proclamation is not to be issued, until after the action with the Pennsylvania forces on the 11th October - Aurora.
Mr. Baker, the messenger who went out in the St. Michael's, and was the bearer of dispatches from our government to General Armstrong at Paris, arrived here yesterday with advices. He left the St. Michael's in England, and took passage on board a vessel which arrived at New-Castle from the Helder. France manifests no disposition more hostile than heretofore, and at the same time affords room to believe that she would relax her Decrees if Great Britain will do the same.
DISTRICT OF GEORGIA.
ADMIRALTY SESSIONS - BY THE JUDGE.
United States, vs. Caroline, Hopkins, master. On the petition of Hopkins, to the Secretary of the Treasury, praying a remission of forfeiture, the Secretary of the Treasury has decided against the petition - hence one half the proceeds go to the United States, the other moiety to the custom house officers in Savannah.
Same, vs. Sloop Ranger, Beck, master. On the petition of William Mein, praying a remission of the forfeiture of the sloop Ranger, and such part of the cargo as he claimed, the Secretary of the Treasury has decided against the petitioner: one half of the proceeds to go to the United States, the other half to the custom house officers then at Hardwicke, who made the seizure.
Same, vs. a lot of Cotton. On the petition of Eli Wainwright and Hugh Ross, praying a remission of the forfeiture of - bales of cotton, seized on board the sloop Ranger; the Secretary of the Treasury has decided, to remit so much of the proceeds of the cotton as would attach to the United States, to the petitioners, according to their claims; and to a allowance forfeited the other part of the proceeds, to the custom house officers at Hardwicke, who made the seizure.
feiture of - bales of cotton, seized on board the sloop Ranger; the Secretary of the Treasury has decided, to remit so much of the proceeds of the cotton as would attach to the United States, to the petitioners, according to their claims; and to a allowance forfeited the other part of the proceeds, to the custom house officers at Hardwicke, who made the seizure.
Same, vs. Brig Charles and Cargo, Brown, master. Arrest by the U. S. Brig Argus, and libel and proceedings for violating embargo. The cargo decreed to be restored on paying costs - the vessel adjudged as forfeited. Since which, Brown the claimant, has appealed to the next circuit court, and the vessel restored on a valuation, upon security being given and costs paid.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, OCTOBER 7, 1808.
COMMUNICATION.
FEW QUESTIONS ADDRESSED TO THE MONROE CORRESPONDING COMMITTEE.
First: Upon what point and facts does Mr. Madison stand committed, which will prevent him from settling our differences with Great-Britain? The great points in dispute between the United States and Great-Britain are very well known. They are first, the impression of our seamen; second, the restrictions on neutral commerce exercised by G. Britain, including her principles on blockades, &c. If these are not the points and facts upon which Mr. Madison stands committed, what points and facts do the committee mean?
2d: As our differences with Great-Britain cannot be settled without one party making a surrender of their claims, and as the only objection to Mr. Madison is, that he stands committed and cannot or will not make concessions: Then it follows, that the people have a right to know what concessions Mr. Monroe will or ought to make, as a peace-offering, if he is elected President?
3d: If Mr. Monroe is not for the embargo or war, what is he for? These may be disgusting questions to the committee, but the people have a right to know the real principles upon which Mr. Monroe means to act, if elected President. The committee have obtruded themselves and their candidate into public notice, and the public have certainly a right to know what claim they have to their patronage.
A MODEST PROPOSITION.
Should the Federalists and Minority-men recommend the removal of the embargo, previous to the repeal of the tributary orders of the British council, it is respectfully submitted to the Congress of the U. S. to authorise the President to depute a special minister to G. Britain, for the purpose of negotiating for the safety of American vessels at the lowest rate of tribute. The benefits of most propositions will depend upon their bearing, as to the honour and the interests of the U. States. - It is presumed to be the same as to the honor of this country, whether the government purchases the general right of navigation at a certain gross sum, or suffers each merchant to purchase the right for himself under the form of a British Licence.
As to the interests of the United States, the advantages are most probably on the side of the proposition which has been offered. The stipulated sum for which the British government would allow us the benefit of a secure trade, would most probably be less than the accumulated sum of duties which would be paid by each merchant upon his exports and imports. - Great Britain would perhaps allow us this privilege for five or six millions of dollars. But the amount of tribute, as estimated by her tariff of duties, would be far greater than this sum.
Every thing that is exported from the U. States to the European continent, and every thing imported from thence, would be obliged to call at Great-Britain and pay a certain duty. Calculating then the amount upon each article of exportation and importation, even at the present rate of duty, the gross amount would be enormous. - Let us take, for instance, the single article of tobacco. About 84,000 hds. are supposed to be annually exported to Great-Britain, of which she consumes about 12,000. The rest must therefore go to the continent of Europe.
Admitting, therefore, an impossible and visionary supposition that Bonaparte will even consent that we may trade to the continent under the British impositions, we shall have about 72,000 hds. of Tobacco, subject to the British duty of exportation. The duty upon this article alone, at 24 cents per lb. will be nearly three millions of dollars; besides tonnage on the ship, light money &c. &c. Let the same calculation be extended to every thing that we may send to or import from Europe, and the proposition which we have offered, will be found to be a cheap one.
The project will be complete, if Mr. John Jay is deputed as the special minister - and quite as excellent as a submission to the British encroachments.
The Monroe Committee have announced, that they committed an error by introducing the names of Dr. Lucas of Mecklenburgh, and Dr. Mackie of Frederick on their Electoral Ticket. The error has been rectified by substituting the names of Peter Bailey for the first, and Henry St. George Tucker for the last mentioned county.
DANIEL CARROLL BRENT, Esq. of Stafford, has requested us to state, that "he declines standing as an Elector on the Monroe Ticket;" that he has a "sincere esteem for, and entire confidence in Mr. Monroe;" that whatever may be the private wishes of individuals as to the next President, nothing at this period ought to be done, that will increase the schism, now existing among the Republicans; and that running Mr. Monroe now, will have that effect, and cannot avail him."
Yesterday the Executive Council proceeded to the appointment of a Treasurer, vice Gen. W. Moseley, dec'd. The Governor being present - NATHANIEL POPE, Esq. of Hanover, Attorney at Law, was appointed. Mr. William Byrd was appointed Assistant Clerk to the Governor, vice Mr. Guerrant, dec'd.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Baltimore. "The Election of yesterday, by far exceeded our most sanguine expectations. The democratic majority in the county and city, will exceed 5,000 votes. In no instance have we failed of success with great and over-
flowing majorities, and we feel as quiet and as secure as you plea. What may appear very singular, after the noise made about the Embargo in the federal papers and speeches, that part of the city which is called Fells-Point, & where it is natural to suppose the seamen live and others immediately connected with that most useful sort of people live; only eighteen out of nearly seven hundred votes, were given for the federal ticket.
This afternoon, Messrs. Moore and M'Kim, are to be chartered in an elegant schooner, and in the evening arrangements are made for the burning the six or eight pipes of gin lately imported in the Sophia from Rotterdam, which held tribute in England. The burning takes place on Gallow's hill. In fine, we shall have a splendid and glorious afternoon and evening.
P. S. The majority for Congress, County and City, is said to be 5,254. The state generally, will be much as before.
CIRCULAR.
RICHMOND, October 10, 1808.
GENTLEMEN: From some information that we have received, we are induced to believe, that the day of electing the Electors of the President and Vice-President of the United States is unknown to many of the people - We have therefore thought it best to resort to this public method of informing you and them, that the election takes place throughout this State on Monday, the 7th of November.
We must also request you, Gentlemen, to communicate this information to the citizens of your county, as generally as possible by hand-bills circulated for this purpose. It is our object and wish to have as general a suffrage as possible, throughout Virginia, on this important occasion. We have no fears of the success of the Madison Ticket throughout this State or the United States. But it is best to guard against every possible contingency. The opponents of Mr. Madison will probably employ every exertion in behalf of his competitors. Not a vote of their's will probably be lost.
It is, besides, peculiarly important, that the citizens of our sister states should have as distinct a sense as possible of the sentiments and dispositions of the people of Virginia.
We remain, Gentlemen, Respectfully, Your Fellow-Citizens, WILLIAM FOUSHEE, SENR. PEYTON RANDOLPH, THOMAS RITCHIE. SAMUEL PLEASANTS. (Messrs. Venable and Storr are absent from the City.) To the Chairman and Corresponding Committee of the County of -
MARYLAND ELECTION.
The election for Members of Congress and of the last Legislature, took place in Maryland last Tuesday - The election in the city and county of Baltimore produced a triumphant republican majority. The votes were:
   Moore. M'Kim. Winder     Baltimore county, 3,375 3,093 1,005   Baltimore city, 3,353 3,539 814   6,928 5,632 1,822  
Leaving the immense majority of 5,106 in favour of the Democratic Ticket, or Messrs. Moore and M'Kim; The former from the county, the latter from the city.
In the district of Kent, &c. Montgomery, (Rep.) is re-elected, in opposition to Spencer.
In the district of Q. Anne's, Goldsborough (Rep.) is elected in opposition to Brown.
In the district of Frederick &c. P. B. Key (Fed. and British pensioner) is re-elected in opposition to Wampler.
In the district of Charles county, &c. I Campbell (Fed.) is elected over Fenwick.
In the district of Calvert, &c. Van Horne (Rep.) is said to be elected over Callis.
The federalists pretend to hope, that they will have a majority in the State Legislature in which case, they will attempt to elect R. G. Harper, of Burr memory, in the place of Gen. Smith, to the Senate of the U. S.
In all probability the democratic majorities in Pennsylvania will almost equal those of Maryland. At the election of inspectors on Friday last, the democrats had a thousand majority in Philadelphia county; and in the city where the Federalists reigned triumphant for several years past, the democrats fairly matched them on the same day, each party having elected their inspectors in seven wards of the city - the whole being divided into fourteen wards. Next Tuesday the general election will take place, when "Tory-federalism" will be laid low. Balt. Whig Oct. 6.
COMMUNICATION.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
MR. WOOD'S EXAMINATION.
The Gentlemen and Ladies of Manchester very generally attended this examination last Friday, and gave striking proofs, by their attention to the progress of each class, how highly they estimate the cause of literature.
Youth, from 12 to 15 years, were strictly examined on Euclid's Elements to the eleventh book inclusive; and to the astonishment of the company present, their knowledge of the principles was so correct, as not to commit a single error or mistake in demonstrating the whole of the eleventh book. The next class was examined on plane Trigonometry and Comic Sections; this class manifested, in the highest degree, the great utility of Geometry in determining inaccessible heights and distances, the areas of surfaces, and the motion of projectiles. Another class demonstrated all the various cases of Spherical Trigonometry to admiration.
The whole of this examination gave incontrovertible proofs of the teacher's superior mathematical knowledge, and indefatigable attention; as well as, the prudent application, and promising talents of the youths, generally under his direction.
The Latin and French classes were also reviewed: those in Virgil showed a sound knowledge of the language, for the time they had been reading; the minor classes appeared to have been sedulously attended to in their grammar studies; their correct knowledge of French, evinced a rapid improvement and vast acquirement in that polite language: And lastly, the numerous elegant specimens of Drawing, exhibited by the students, brought to my recollection, that beautiful expression of Horace - "Omne tulit punctum, qui miscuit utile dulci." AS OBSERVER.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
THE NATURAL BRIDGE.
BY J. DAVIS.
While Fancy from the Azure Skies, On Earth came down, before unseen; She bade the wondrous Structure rise, And haply chose this sylvan scene. The Greces too, with sprightly air, Assisted in the work divine; The Arch they form'd, with nicest care, And made the unmingling stream incline. Then Fancy from the pile above, Would gaze with rapture, bending o'er; And charm'd behold the streamlet rove, While Echo mock'd its feeble roar. And here the wand'ring Indian stood, With uplift hands, and eye amaze'd, As sudden from the devils wood, He first upon the Fabric gaz'd.
The Copartnership of the Subscribers, under the firm of Darnsdat, Foster & Satchell, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on the 10th instant - All claims against the firm will be paid upon application to John Foster and John Satchell, who are authorised to receive all debts due. J. DARNSDAT, J. FOSTER, J. SATCHELL. Richmond, 7th Oct. 1808.
The Auction and Commission business, will be continued in the same place, by the Subscribers, under the firm of Foster and Satchell. JOHN FOSTER, JOHN SATCHELL.
Who offer for sale on liberal Credit: 24 Bales of coarse Woolens, consisting of Negro Cottons, white and blue Kerseys, white, brown, olive and mixed duffles, blue Sargah, &c. Miscovado Sugar in hds. and barrels, brown Havanna Do. in boxes, Green Coffee in tiers and barrels, White Do. in bags, Old and new Antigua Rum in hds. Northern Rum in hds. London Particular Madeira Wine in Pipes, 6 years old, Country Gin in barrels, Salt in Sacks, Gun-Powder & Imperial Tea in small chests, Young Hyson Tea, in gr. chests, Rice in hds. and tiers, Liverpool Ware in crates, Patent Shot, Spanish Segars, Philadelphia Soap and Candles, &c. Also - A few packages of Goods, consisting of white and colored India Goods, Cambric, spotted Leno, Mill Mull and other Muslins, Cambric and Muslin Handkfs. Caps and Tuckers, an assortment of Ginghams, Camel Hair Shawls, Horse and Gigg Whips, Letter Paper, and London made Silver Watches. A pair of very likely young CARRIAGE HORSES, to be sold low for cash, on a short credit. Oct. 11. [34]
VIRGINIA - At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in Richmond, Sept. the 18th, 1807.
John Hopkins, Plaintiff - Against Corbin Griffin, Henry Lee, Saml. G. Adams, John Banks & John Harvie, Defendants.
This suit abates as to the defendant, Jno. Harvie by his death, and on the motion of the Plaintiff, by counsel, a Subpoena Sub Testes, to revive against Edwin Harvie, his executor, is awarded returnable here, and the defendant Saml. G. Adams, upon whom an attachment for his contempt in not answering the bill of the plaintiff, has been returned executed, still failing to answer the same, the court, on motion of the Plaintiff, by counsel, doth take his bill for confessed as to that defendant, and the cause coming on to be heard, as to the defendant, John Banks, on the bill and his answer, and being argued by counsel, on consideration thereof, the court doth refer the accounts between the parties in this suit to one of its Commissioners to be by him examined, stated and settled, and to the court reported, with any matters specially stated, though pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be stated, unless the defendants, Corbin Griffin, Saml. G. Adams and Edwin Harvie, or one of them, on the 10th day of the term next after they shall have been served, take a copy of this order, shew cause to the contrary. A Copy - Test PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Richmond, Oct. 7th October, 1808. - The parties concerned, are requested to attend on my office, at the Bell Tavern in this city, on the 6th day of Dec. next, at which time I shall proceed to carry the above general order into effect. PATTER HENDREN, M Commissioner. Oct. 11. [law4w]
TAKE NOTICE. - I hereby revoke the Power of Attorney, given by me to Mr. Benjamin B. Ford, and I hereby notify, that no person or persons whatsoever, shall transact any business with him in my name, after the date of this advertisement. ROBERT DUNCAN. Oct. 11. [14]
ATTENTION! - Lost on Monday the 3rd of October, one Tobacco NOTE, inspected at Ricketts' Warehouse, the 23d Dec. 1807, No. 141, weight 1405 - This is to caution all persons whatsoever, from purchasing or trading for the said Tobacco Note, as the legal steps will be taken to procure a duplicate, and this notice will be plead in bar against any person who may claim of me the value of the Tobacco so purchased. JOSEPH SWIFT. Oct. 11. [law3w]
LANDING from the Scl'r Richmond Packet, at capt. Le Fort, 14 bales coarse Woolens, consisting of Kendal Cottons, Striped Blanketing, Plains, Kerseys, 34 and 64 Cloths. IN STORE - 34 hds. Molasses, 12 hds. Antigua Rum, 5 hds. brown, and 3 hds. loaf Sugar, 15 tiers green Coffee, 4 pipes best Holland Gin, 10 gr. casks Sherry Wine, and 400 bags Liverpool Salt, of 2 bushels to the bag - for sale by GEORGE WATT. October 11. [law4w]
AT PRIVATE SALE, at Myers's Auction Store, just received - 4 Bales Kendal Cottons, 3 Bales blue and white mixed Kerseys, 3 Bales Half-Thicks, assorted - white, blue, green and mixed, 2 Bales Welsh Plains - white and blue, 3 Bales Coating - blue and red, 5 Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats, And an additional supply of the best Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS. Also, in Store, Prime Miscovado Sugar, in hds. and bds. Loaf Sugar, M.asses, old Madeira Wine, a quantity of Gin Cases and Demijohns. Oct. 11. [T4]
COMMITTED to the Jail of Essex county on the 1st day of Sept. a negro man named BEN, who says he belongs to Samuel Pleasants of Powhatan county, and ran away from William Hicks of Goochland, to whom he was hired, and by him employed in a coal yard - The said BEN is about 45 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, has a scar on the left side of his face, just opposite his nose, grey hairs on the right side of his head; had on when committed, a pair of brown leather breeches, blue round jacket, and small colored waistcoat. His owner is requested to come forward, take him away, and pay charges, or the laws in such cases will be enforced. JOHN GIBSON, Deputy Jailor. Oct. 11. [law4w]

CHARLESTON, Sept. 29.
LETTER
From the Hon. JOSEPH ALSTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives of this State, to the President of the U. States, covering the Resolutions of the Legislature of the 24th of June last, approbatory of the conduct of the Administration.
OAKS, near Georgetown, (S.C.) (S.C.) July 6, 1808.
SIR, The Legislature of South-Carolina, deeply impressed with the situation in which the United States have been placed, by the unbounded and arrogant pretensions of the belligerent powers of Europe; and aware of the force derived, in a government like ours, from public opinion, have thought it right, at such a crisis, to make known to the world their undeterred determination to support the rights and honor of our country, and to declare their entire approbation of the prudent and dignified course pursued by its administration. To this manifestation of their own feelings, they have been yet further induced by the expression in other parts of the union, of contrary sentiments, at a moment, when it is conceived, that a sacrifice of the conflicting opinions of individuals, and the animosities of party, was demanded alike, by sound policy and by patriotism.
The Resolutions I have now the honor to transmit you, obtained, you will perceive, the unanimous concurrence of both branches of our Legislature. A conclusion from hence, however, either that there existed among us a perfect unanimity of political sentiment, or that the present restrictions upon our commerce were but little felt by us, would be equally erroneous. South-Carolina, like her sister states, is, to a certain extent, characterized by parties. The Legislature, which adopted these Resolutions, consisted (to use the distinguished appellations of the day,) of Federalists and Republicans. But, sir, however we may differ as to questions of ordinary policy, we should deprecate as disgraceful to us, the idea of division where the national honor or interests were concerned. Of the effects attending, in all countries, upon a sudden suspension of trade, many circumstances combine to render this state far from insensible. But, if the inconveniences or privations resulting to our citizens from the Embargo be great, their patriotism and public spirit are still greater; and I am persuaded that those who compose our Legislature, have been the faithful organs of their constituents, when they declare their determination, at every hazard, "to support the general government in all measures calculated to maintain the rights and support the independence of the U. States."
I have the honor to be, Sir, Very respectfully yours, &c. JOSEPH ALSTON, Speaker House Representatives, S. Carolina.
PRESIDENT'S REPLY, To the Hon. JOSEPH ALSTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives of South Carolina. MONTICELLO, August 4, 1808.
SIR, I have duly received your letter of July 6, covering the resolutions of the Legislature of South-Carolina of June 29; and I see in those resolutions a new manifestation of the national spirit of which South-Carolina has given so many proofs. It is the more exemplary, as it is certain that no state sacrifices more by the operation of a measure which, whether to avoid war, or to prepare for it, has been deemed equally necessary. The unanimity too of these resolutions does peculiar honor to those individuals, who, differing from the mass of their fellow citizens in their opinions of government, yet forget all differences when the rights of their country are in question; who when it is assailed by foreign wrong and menaced with the evils of war, instead of encouraging enemies by forbiddings of wealth and division, present to them one common and undivided front. Persuaded that the sentiments expressed in these resolutions are a true specimen of those entertained by the great mass of our fellow citizens, we may regret the evils which a contrary opinion in others may produce, but we cannot fear the result of any trial they may put us to. I receive with particular gratification assurances of approbation from the Legislature of South-Carolina, and will not cease in my endeavors to merit a continuance of it. I pray you to accept my salutations and assurances of great respect and consideration. TH: JEFFERSON.
A fair and careful experiment of the manufacture of the Cotton Blankets for the use of the hospitals has been recently made under a contract with the Purveyor's Office. The class of Blankets attempted by the office, is that denominated three point twilled. They were ordered to be made of the weight of sixty-six ounces each, or three pounds and one half. They have a broad blue stripe at each end, with the three blue points, and measure six feet in length (or forty yards for a piece of twenty blankets) and four feet and one half in breadth. The contract price is two dollars and one quarter for each blanket, of the above dimensions and weight, which will be found greater than the medium quality of British three point twilled woolen blankets.
The cotton yarn is spun at the factory of Mr. Joseph Garlick, and the weaving is executed in the factory of Mr. M'Ginnis. It is ascertained, that the shortest upland cotton will make the best blanket, as the fibres are more easily raised without breaking, into a regular and thick coat of pile by the cards, which are applied for that purpose, as the last operation in the manufacture. The blankets prove to be handsome, firm, and excellent goods, meriting frank acceptance by the office and decided approbation.
Seven millions and one half of persons in the United States, at six on a medium in each house, give at the allowance of only five blankets to a family, the immense number 6,250,000 blankets in present use in this country. The odd number (50,000) will serve all the purposes of persons who sleep without the cover of houses, from the nature of their employments and pursuits. The remainder will require 21,700,000 lbs. of that cotton, of which British orders of council and French limitation obstruct the sales. It is respectfully submitted whether the duty on woolen blankets should not be raised on the fourth of July to — per centum, if foreign governments do not appear, before the rising of Congress, to return to the rule of the law of nations—the law of morals. Phil. D. Press.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1808. CASE OF JOHN SMITH. SPEECH OF MR. GILES. (CONCLUDED.)
Upon the supposition that Mr. Smith is innocent, this conduct is natural and its object obvious. Upon the supposition of his guilt, it is unaccountable, and would have been without a rational object. I cannot therefore infer guilt against all the probabilities of innocence. I have now gone through all the evidence which has been declared by the gentleman from Massachusetts.
setts, the most material against Mr. Smith. I have omitted many circumstances both in the papers formerly before the Senate, and those now presented by Mr. Smith's counsel, tending further to demonstrate his innocence; to these I merely request the attention and recollection of the Senate. It has not been my object to dilate on them, but merely to state the reasons, on my mind, why the conviction of Mr. Smith's guilt was not produced on it, which has been on the gentleman from Massachusetts. This has been done, by the best consideration of those parts of the evidence, which he so ably and eloquently selected and presented to our view; of course the worst part of the picture has been constantly before us. Upon a candid review of all the circumstances, to what do they amount? To suspicions, and suspicions only—suspicions unnatural and improbable. Has a single act of participation in Burr's conspiracy been proved? Not to my discernment. Has any been suggested to have been proved? I have heard of none. If any criminal act has been committed, why do not gentlemen tell us what it is, in what it consists? Why do they not put their finger upon it? I call upon gentlemen, I challenge them to do it. That at least must be done, before I can convict the accused of guilt.
I have already extended my observations much further than I originally intended; but I am still impelled by an indescribable and irresistible impulse, to make a few more general observations. They are impelled by impressions resulting from a view of the general complexion of the case under consideration. The conspiracy of Aaron Burr, has been so mysterious, so complicated and extensive, that the patriotic mind has been left in great doubt, and uncertainty in fixing on objects, connected with it. The wickedness, and dangerous tendency of his plans, have excited a just and general detestation and indignation against the author, and all his associates. This state of feeling, opens the mind to jealousies and suspicions; and the transition of this feeling is extremely easy and natural from the author, and his known associates, to persons, who are merely objects of these jealousies and suspicions. This happens to be the unfortunate lot of all, who ever happened to repose a mistaken confidence in Burr. That this is the peculiar misfortune of Mr. Smith at the present moment, can any gentleman doubt, who will take an impartial review of the whole evidence and proceeding in the case? When we see gentlemen of the most discerning minds, and the most amiable and merciful dispositions on all other occasions, with the best intentions in this, distort the rules of evidence, and resort to trivial, inconsistent and unnatural incidents, as evidences of guilt, without pretending to name or describe, in what the criminal act consists; how can the phenomenon be accounted for, but from the influence of this patriotic, but misguided sensibility? I really fear that this laudable but dangerous sensibility has too much influence on the Senate at this moment, for the purposes of justice and of truth. In this state of mind, sir, it peculiarly becomes the justice and circumspection of the Senate, to guard against the influence of trivial incidents and suspicious circumstances. We ought to recollect the peculiar force and applicability of the quotation of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Hillhouse.)
"Trifles light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ."
We ought to recollect that the question before us, is not as to the existence, the extent or the wickedness of Burr's plans; but whether Mr. Smith participated in them or not. No gentleman feels more detestation for the conspiracy than myself, nor would do more to detect and punish its author and all his associates; but I should revolt at the idea of an indiscriminate punishment, involving both innocent and guilty; and how can the just discrimination be made, but by evidence? Evidence interpreted by rules long settled and approved. Ought not the Senate to be particularly circumspect, lest by departing from them, innocence might become the victim of an incautious sensibility? Again, sir, the popular feeling and opinion are known to be directed with peculiar earnestness and force against all the participants in this abominable conspiracy; and particularly against Mr. Smith upon the presumption of his being one of them. Is it not to be feared, sir, that this circumstance has given an importance to some of the incidents relied upon against him, which they do not intrinsically merit, when tested by the ordinary rules of evidence? Under these circumstances are not Mr. Smith's chances for justice, for clear justice, materially lessened? Does it not require more than an usual effort of the mind to incur the responsibility attached to the attestation of his innocence? It certainly does, sir; and I am now acting with a full knowledge and under a deep impression of that responsibility. But, sir, when the alternative is presented whether I shall incur the responsibility, or violate my conscience, by acting against my conviction of right, I cannot hesitate a moment in the choice to be made. I must follow the honest conviction of my own judgement, and although that may be, and probably is a fallible standard; it is the best that God and nature have bestowed on me, and it shall be implicitly and sacredly obeyed under any circumstances, in which it is possible to place me.
I know too that the people of the U. States, are just and liberal, and that they themselves would regret that the innocent should be numbered with the guilty, by too complaisant a respect for their feelings; particularly when they reflect, that in this particular case, they have not the whole evidence before them, and of course cannot form the most accurate estimate of its bearings and effects. Gentlemen, sir, have they not proper to make professions, of their impressions in Mr. Smith's favor, until he was accused; to obviate, I presume, the idea of their being influenced by any feelings personally hostile to him. I verify believe they are not, I readily admit that feelings have been too much intermingled in this enquiry, they have been of a public and not of a personal nature. I have not been much in the habit of appealing to the motives which actuate my public conduct. I have been willing that it should be the test of its own responsibility. It is the only criterion by which I ever wish to be judged; but upon this occasion I might observe, that my prepossessions in relation to Mr. Smith, have not been of the character described by others. The circumstance of his becoming a public contractor whilst Senator, opened my mind much more to suspicion, than it would otherwise have been. It is also known that his general course of political conduct was not such as I generally approved; my prepossessions therefore, were not favorable to Mr. Smith; and if I had contented myself to act under their influence, there is no doubt as to the course I should now take; but I felt myself imperiously called upon to act under a more sacred influence; a sacred obligation to truth and justice. I have conscientiously obeyed it; and the result is, a conviction that Mr. Smith is not guilty of the crime imputed to him; I shall therefore disregard these prepossessions. Again, sir, are we not to look at the effects of the sentence we are called upon to pronounce? If the effects of the sentence were merely to deprive Mr. Smith of his seat in this Senate, it would be a matter of little moment. Gentlemen often voluntarily deprive themselves of that honor, but if we compulsively deprive Mr. Smith of his seat, we deprive him also of his reputation and his honor. This effect of the sentence will not stop here—it will have an unavoidable influence on the standing and character of his family. Are we to be told, sir, that our feelings respecting his family are to be blunted, and that we must give a loose to our suspicions and jealousies against him alone? Are we to be told that his own former good character must not be brought into consideration, to counteract the inferences from trivial incidents, surmises and suspicions? When has it been seen, sir, that in questions of guilt or innocence, former good character has been excluded from all consideration in weighing circumstances? Why was it that col. Taylor reminded us that Mr. Smith was always esteemed "a friendly, worthy and benevolent man," and his family "amiable and respectable"? It was, sir, from a consciousness in him, that those circumstances were important, and ought to be taken into serious consideration in forming a correct estimate of circumstances related by himself. Against positive evidence, I admit that the circumstance ought not to be regarded, although it would afford matter of serious regret; but against surmises, questionable incidents, surmises, and suspicions, it ought to be weighed; and if weighed in the scales of justice, would outweigh them altogether. What was it which has entitled col. Taylor's testimony to the peculiar character of candor and circumspection? It was his voluntarily mentioning this circumstance more than any other. And are the Senate about to disregard the very caution and admonition which has called forth in his favor so much of their just applause? We are bound, sir, by every principle of justice and propriety to reflect, impartially to reflect, upon the awful effects of the sentence we are called upon to pronounce. We ought to reflect that Mr. Smith himself is an object of suspicion merely, not of ascertained guilt—that his family is amiable, innocent and not suspected—we ought deeply to reflect, that the blow mediated against merely suspected guilt, will necessarily strike deep into the bosom of amiable and unsuspecting innocence. If, in the opinions I have expressed, and the vote I am about to give upon this occasion, I shall disappoint the expectations of my friends in this body, gentlemen whose friendship I highly value, and whose opinions I highly respect; in I shall disappoint the expectations of the people at large; if indeed, I shall disappoint my own original expectations & feelings, I shall enjoy the pleasing consolation of reflecting that I have been influenced solely by an honest conviction produced by the best attention I was able to bestow on the subject. It will be some consolation also to me, to reflect, that I am giving one strong instance of demonstration to the world, that I set too high a value upon the reputation and honor of a fellow-citizen, to sacrifice them upon the unhallowed altars of prejudice, suspicion, expediency or popularity, under any circumstances, however imperious, and responsible. If a single act of participation in Burr's conspiracy had been proved against Mr. Smith, I would not hesitate to pronounce him guilty, although it would be in obedience to a painful & reluctant duty; but to pronounce him guilty of that abominable crime, when I believe him innocent, is an operation too harsh for my mind to perform. It revolts at the very suggestion. No consideration on earth could induce me to make the assertion. (Debate to be concluded in our next.)
RO: SAMPSON. (e3/5w)
THE partnership of PICKET, POLLARD AND JOHNSTON, will be dissolved on the first day of January next; all those indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment. If payment is not made by the first of January, suits will be brought indiscriminately. They offer for sale the following valuable property: MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. One tract of 1000 acres lying on Muddy river, a branch of Green river, on which there is a valuable salt lick. One other tract of 1000 acres on the waters of Muddy river, on which there is also a salt lick. One other tract of 1000 acres on the same waters. One other tract of 1000 acres on Cypress creek, a branch of Muddy river, about 60 acres of which are cleared, and on it a Peach Orchard, producing the largest and perhaps the best fruit in that Country. One other tract of 1000 acres, on Muddy river. One other tract of 1000 acres on Cypress creek. One other tract of 1000 acres on Highland Creek. The above eight tracts of Land, lie adjoining to each other. The soil is excellent for farming, and a person whom we employed to examine the quality, pronounces it the finest body of Oak Land he ever saw. One other tract of 666 2-3 acres lying in the big bend of Green river, one third thereof, choice low grounds, the rest hilly but rich. One other tract of 1338 acres, near the Ohio, 16 about miles below the Reelf Banks, lying in a large bottom, called the Walnut bottom; every foot thereof, beautiful low grounds, and as rich as it is possible for Land to be. One other tract of 102 acres, on the waters of Grave creek, a branch of Green river. MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF OHIO. One tract of 1000 acres, surveyed and patented to Robert Gibbons, Hare & Co. lying on the waters of Cassa's creek, adjoining to Nathaniel Pendleton's survey. One tract of 1500 acres, surveyed for Thomas Gaskins, and patented to Charles Johnston, lying on the waters of the little Miami, adjoining to the survey of Archibald Johnston, and others, No. 2336, and Anderson's and Carrington's survey, No. 550. One other tract of 1000 acres, surveyed for Wm. Talbot and others, heirs at law of Wm. Worsham, and patented to us; lying on the waters of the west fork of Sciota, about 2 miles from the river, adjoining Samuel Seldon's, Isaac Jeffries, and Peter Talbot's surveys. One tract of 666 2-3 acres, surveyed and patented as above, lying on the same waters, adjoining John Phillips's survey. One tract of 800 acres, surveyed for Doctor Wm. Carter, and patented to Joseph Jackson & Charles Spencer, lying on the upper side of Darby's creek. PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. Lot No. 5 in square No. 319; 39 feet front & 100 feet back. Lots No. 2, 3, 4 and 16, in square No. 345—same dimensions each. Lots 3, 4, 15 and 17, in square No. 378, about 61 feet front, and 187 feet back, each. The whole of these Lots lie in the neighborhood of the President's house, and some of them in a very thickly settled part of the city. PROPERTY IN RICHMOND. One Brick Dwelling-house on Shockoe-Hill, at present occupied by Mr. Le Teste, nearly opposite to Mrs. Page's. All their Property at Rockets (in which Richard Young is one-fourth interested,) consisting of four wharfs, one house calculated for a retail shop, one lumber-house 20 feet by 60, one comfortable dwelling-house, together with a number of valuable water lots, on which wharfs may conveniently be erected. PROPERTY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF RICHMOND. One tract of Land about five miles from town, containing 145 acres, lying on both sides the new turnpike road, adjoining Mrs. Price. One other tract, containing 89 acres, about 7 miles from town, lying adjoining the three chopped roads, on the north side. Any of the above property may be had on an extensive credit. They also wish to dispose of the lease of the house on the main-street, at present occupied by them as a counting house, between 2 and 3 years of which is unexpired. MERCHANDISE. 3 Chests fine fresh Hyson Tea, 1000 Pieces India Nankenees, 1000 Sacks Salt, 40 Crates well assorted Liverpool Ware, 8 Cases of fine Medock Clarret amongst the best ever imported into this state for sale. 5 Casks common Clarret, &c. &c. GEORGE PICKETT, ROBERT POLLARD, CHARLES JOHNSTON. September 6. oawt1stj.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, entitled "An Act to prohibit the importation of certain Goods, Wares & Merchandise."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That nothing in the act to which this act is a supplement, shall be so construed as to prohibit the importation of the following articles, that is to say: First—Wrappers and outside packages in which goods, the importation of which is not prohibited, usually are and shall be wrapped or packed at the time of their importation. Second—Bags or sacks in which salt shall be imported. Third—Glass bottles or phials in which drugs, medicines, or any other article, the importation of which is not prohibited, shall be imported. Fourth—Printed books, maps and charts. Fifth—Watches, tradesmen's and artificers' tools; mathematical, astronomical and surgical instruments; gilt buttons, locks and all other articles manufactured partly of brass and partly of any other metal. Sixth—Shalloons, and woolen stuffs, muskets, bayonets, swords, cutlasses and pistols. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the articles of the following description shall be held and considered as being embraced by the description of articles, the importation of which is prohibited by the act to which this act is a supplement, that is to say: All articles manufactured entirely of silk and wool, or of silk and fax, or of fax and wool, floor cloth, woolen kerseymere, carpets, carpeting and mats, whose invoice prices shall exceed five shillings sterling per square yard. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That no articles imported on board any vessel of the United States, cleared out before the fourteenth day of December last, from any port within the United States or the territories thereof, shall be subject to the prohibition enacted by the act to which this act is a supplement: Provided, That such vessels which may have cleared for any port beyond the cape of Good Hope, shall return to some port in the United States, or its territories within twelve months: And Provided, That such vessels as shall have cleared from any other port, shall return as aforesaid, within six months from the said fourteenth day of December. J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON Vice-President of the United States and president of the Senate. FEBRUARY 27, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
NOTICE.—The copartnership of Archibald Bryce & Co. was on the first day of this month dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to Archibald Bryce sen. decd. or Archibald Bryce junr. & Archibald Bryce junr. trading under the firm of Archibald Bryce & Co. for dealing at the store in Goodland kept by Archibald Bryce from the first day of Sept. seventeen hundred and ninety one, to this present date, are to pay their respective balances to Archibald Bryce surviving copartner, who alone is authorized to receive the same and grant discharges—and those to whom the concern is indebted will apply to him for settlement. ARCHIBALD BRYCE, surviving Copartner, JOHN BRYCE, Administrator of ARCHIBALD BRYCE senr. It is hardly necessary to remind those whose accounts have been some time due, of the necessity of making speedy payment to enable me to close the concern of Archibald Bryce & Co. ARCHIBALD BRYCE. The business of the store will be continued and carried on by JOHN R. D. PAYNE. Goodland, September 6. (law2m)
LAND.—For sale a valuable tract of Land in Goodland county, on the waters of Beaver Dam creek; containing 466 2/3 acres. This is excellent farming Land; fertile in the produce of grass, corn and wheat; of the latter, a large crop is just put in. Its improvements are considerable and convenient; but the purchaser will first see it, by applying to Mr. Branch, on the premises. The terms will be easy; the greater part of the payment will be received in negroes from ten to twenty-five years of age. The subscriber will inform further those who apply. He resides about 6 miles from the Land. RO: SAMPSON. September 30. (e3/5w)
IN Pursuance of a decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. States for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia, at the November term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned: Two TRACTS in the county of Goochland, on the Beaver Dam Creek, containing nine hundred acres; and the other called Little-Island, containing 10 acres, at Goodland court-house on the court day thereof, on Monday the 21st day of November, 1808. The dower of the widow of Wm. Ronald, will be first deducted, and the conditions on which the said land are directed under the said decree, will appear thereon and will be communicated on the day of sale. The terms of payment will be as follows: one fourth of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remaining three fourths in three equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months credit. In all other respects the aforesaid decree will be pursued. WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, WM. MANN, Commissioners. September 13. (law2m)
The sale of the above property has repeatedly been postponed but will positively take place on the day above mentioned.
VIRGINIA.—At a superior court or Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, June 24, 1803. Edwin Harvie, plaintiff—Against John Hopkins, Henry Lee, Corbin G. Allen, Samuel G. Adams and John Banks, surviving partners of the Virginia Company, and Thomas R. Randolph, defendants. The defendant John Hopkins, against whom the plaintiff appears to have proceeded regularly, still failing to appear & answer the plaintiff's bill, the court on motion of the plaintiff, take his bill for confessed against him, and doth refer the accounts between the parties to one of the commissioners of the court, to be by him examined, stated and to the court reported, with such matters specially stated as he may think pertinent, or either of the parties may require; and the defendant John Hopkins is ordered to produce to the said commissioner such of the books and papers of the Virginia Company as may be necessary to enable him to take the account aforesaid. A Copy. Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c. Sept. 13.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE—Richmond, 10th of August, 1808.—The parties concerned are requested to attend at my office on Monday the 17th day of October next, at which time I shall proceed to carry the foregoing decree to order into effect; and the defendant Hopkins is desired to produce on that day to me in my office, all the books and papers of the Virginia Company. PATR. HENDREN, M. Commissioner. (law4w)
MR. LE TELLIER, DENTIST.—In the house adjoining Mr. Edward Randolph's near the Capitol, is now practising in the various branches of his profession, i. e. cleansing and restoring the teeth to their natural elegance, by a moving that corrosive substance called tartar, which adheres to them in the form of a black or yellow crust, which is the cause of many teeth decaying, an offensive breath, and the corroder of the gums and sockets. He sets artificial ones so as to stand firm, being useful as well as ornamental, plugs the decayed cavities of such as can be preserved, and extracts such as are too far gone to be saved, in which operation he makes use of BRUFF'S PATENT EXTRACTING INSTRUMENTS, which takes the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use; for which operation his price is one dollar, when done at his own house. He deems it unnecessary to say any thing concerning the advantage derived, from the manner of his performance or his abilities, leaving it for his former operations to speak. He has DENTIFRICE prepared by himself of a superior quality for the preservation of the gums and teeth, void of corrosive substance. Mr. LE TELLIER wishes the public to have notice that he has now made Richmond his permanent residence, all his prices are considerably lower than when he was only a visitor of the place. A line or servant directed to the aforesaid place will be attended to. He keeps a constant supply of Teeth Extracting instruments, key kind, and best quality, for sale. May 6. [law6m]
ADVERTISEMENT.—Notice is hereby given, that a PETITION will be presented to the next Session of the General Assembly of Virginia, to have the lower part of Northumberland county (it being a very narrow neck of land) adjoined to the county of Lancaster. Sept. 27. (law4w)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.—At a meeting of the directors of the said Company the 20th September, 1808. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent Stockholders in the Company be sold at auction, at the Swan Tavern in Richmond on the 25th of next month at 4 o'clock in the evening of that day. Resolved, That a call of three dollars on each share of the Stockholders in the company be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 25th of next month. A Copy, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. Sept. 23. [25thO]
BANK NOTES, as below described, were put into the post office at this place on 27th May last, enclosed in a letter addressed to Messrs John Warder and Sons, Philadelphia, and which letter has never been received; it is therefore apprehended that the BANK NOTES may have fallen into improper hands; and should such appear in circulation, we earnestly request that they may be stopped. Any satisfactory information regarding them will be thankfully received, and if required, liberally rewarded. BUCHANAN & POLLOK. Petersburg, July 5. (P) Bank of Virginia payable at their Office of Discount and Deposit Petersburg, to Robert Birchett President thereof or Bearer, B No. 332 9th February 1805, $ 100 C. 866 6th July, 100 D 133 7th February, 100 394 9th — 100 700 6th May, 100 753 7th — 100 788 — — 100 $ 700
BOARDING, LODGING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. The subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious and conveniently situated house, formerly occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main-street opposite to Harris's brick building, where she will accommodate Ladies and Gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter, or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment.—No exertions shall be wanting on her part to give satisfaction to those who will favour her with their company. ANNA BYRD. Richmond, Sept. 30. (cp4t)
FOR SALE.—650 Sacks Salt, 25 hds of prime Molasses, 24 Crates well assorted Earthen Ware; with a very general assortment of Groceries, which will be sold low for cash, Country produce, or approved paper. WHITE & SHELTON. Sept. 23. [cp4m]
I Wish to purchase a middle aged WOMAN, without children, who has been accustomed to house business and nursing. BENJ. JAMES HARRIS. Richmond, Sept. 23. [U]
UNITED STATES' STOCK LOST!!!—Notice is hereby given, That the following certificates of the United States' Stock, in the name of John Baird, bearing date 16 March 1791, have been lost or mislaid, and due application will be made at the Loan Office of the U. States for their renewal. Six per Cents No 210 $711 33 Deferred 210 $355 67 Three per Cents 185 $211 03 WILLIAM BAIRD, Esqr. Of John Baird. July 19th. cp4m