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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1031.]
RICHMOND: PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
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S P E E C H
Delivered by Mr. Giles in the Senate of the United States, on the 13th day of February, 1809, in support of the following resolution moved by him on the 8th of the same month.
Resolved, That the several laws laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, be repealed on the 4th of March next, except as to Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and that provision be made by law for prohibiting all commercial intercourse with these nations and their dependencies, and the importation of any article into the United States, the growth, produce, or manufacture of either of the said nations, or of the dominions of either of them.
(Continued.)
Here, sir, we see a picture of the fantastic and gigantic attitude, which the infatuated pride of Great Britain has assumed. Bonaparte and all his dependant kings are her tributaries, paying tribute to her treasury, and homage to her pride. Why, sir, to be sure, this dreaming delusive vision, must be very fascinating to British pride, and gratifying to British cupidity, and I should have said nothing about the minister's indulging themselves in these delightful reveries, if they had not included the United States in the magnificent train of their humble tributaries. It is true, sir, they are not expressly included in this sentence, but they are made so in fact, and it was intended they should be so included, as I shall presently show by another quotation from this ministerial production. Yes, sir, I will presently show you one single word, which is the key that unlocks the whole views of this energetic ministry in relation to the United States. But let me first present you another passage, sir, which will serve to show you how far this ministry calculates upon effecting their objects by interfering in our political concerns, and by fomenting divisions and discords amongst us. After speaking with apparent exultation of the assassination of the emperor of Russia, in consequence of his interruptions of that trade of his subjects with Great Britain, an event impliedly admitted to have been produced by British stratagem, the author thus proceeds in page 37:
"If any further elucidation of the principle to which this event is ascribed were wanting, it promises to be found in the United States of America where the cultivators of the soil are deprived of the fruits of their labors, and the merchants of their commercial gains, by the present embargo. This forced state of things cannot be of long continuance. Already have the Vermontese set the constituted authorities at defiance, and persist in carrying on their trade with the Canadians across Lake Champlain, while the Northern states manifest strong symptoms of discontent."
I shall only remark upon this sentence that it serves to show how greedily these events were seized upon, and how greatly they were overrated, and proceeded to the 39th page;
"From what has been adduced upon the subject of privations, it may be inferred that the attempts of other powers to injure G. Britain by pursuing this system, must be abortive. But it is not so with the same system adopted by G. Britain, in retaliation upon them. What they can only threaten, she can execute. While they can only partially restrict her commerce, her naval superiority gives her the means of annihilating theirs. The people thus reduced to misery and distress, will consider their rulers as the authors of their sufferings, and this sentiment once excited, will lead to revolt; thro' revolt to revolution; through revolution to a change of measures, and ultimately to peace."
Let then the principle of the orders in Council be strictly enforced. When the enemy feels the pressure of our retaliation, and relaxes his decrees, we should reject, instead of admitting those commodities, by the sale of which he procures resources for his revenue, gives relief to his subjects, encourages them to the continuance of the war, & reconciles them to his authority."
Here, sir, we see the vital principle of all our wrongs, of all our sufferings. It is the supremacy of the British navy. What others threaten, G. Britain can execute. While her commerce is protected, she has the means of annihilating the commerce of others. But this is not all of the horrid piece which is here exhibited. Altho' the British navy is admitted to be the destructive machine for inflicting all the wrongs
upon the people of the U. States, they will be told to look from the real cause of their sufferings to their rulers, as the authors of them; and this sentiment once excited, will lead to revolt, through revolt to revolution, through revolution to a change of measures, &c. and thus the people are to be deluded and made the unsuspecting instruments of their own slavery and sufferings. And Mr. President permit me with the most humiliated feelings as an American citizen, to ask, whether the course of events in this country has not corresponded precisely with these anticipations? and whether there can be a doubt that the authors of these anticipations have not also been instrumental in practising these delusions upon the people for the purpose of effecting their objects, and realizing their calculations and predictions? But Mr. President, may we not indulge the pleasing hope, that these unfortunate delusions of the people are nearly at an end? or that they will be so, as soon as the real authors of their delusions and sufferings are pointed out to them? I will now turn over to the next page and there you will find the key which unlocks the whole iniquitous views of this energetic ministry towards the U. S. The author is urging the country gentlemen in England to unite with the ministry in this gigantic project of universal dominion on the ocean, and thus he expresses himself:
"Many gentlemen connected with the landed interest, opposed the substitution of sugar for corn in the distilleries, as a discouragement to the agriculture of Great Britain. How much more strongly ought they to oppose these licenses to trade in the staple commodities of France and Holland; not only on the same principle, but on every consideration of sound policy? The former measure is temporary, the latter is permanent. The former gives relief and encouragement to our own subjects; the latter gives relief and encouragement to our enemies. The former promotes the agriculture of our own colonies; the latter promotes the agriculture of our enemies. The former enables us to consume an additional quantity of sugar, which is paid for in British corn, or manufactures; neither of which are taken in exchange for the commodities imported under the latter. The sugars imported under the former, are brought home in British ships, and add to that carrying trade which is the nursery of our naval strength; the articles imported under the latter, are brought in foreign vessels, and increase the naval strength of other powers. Let the country gentlemen, then, unite their efforts, and support the cause of British agriculture, British commerce, and the British navy, against the agriculture, the commerce, and the navy, of our enemies or rivals."
Here the United States are expressly included in the scene of general destruction meditated against commerce, enemies or rivals; the word rivals, sir, is the key which unlocks the designs of the ministry against the United States. Do you suppose, sir, the author did not know the meaning of the word rivals, or that it was slipped in without design? No, sir, it was intended to tell the British nation that they must not stop at the destruction of the commerce of our enemies. The destruction must be indiscriminate; it must extend to rivals as well as enemies. And, sir, who are the rivals of Great Britain in commerce? The United States, and the United States alone. The term rivals is as descriptive of the United States as the term United States itself. I think, sir, from the combined influence of all the preceding circumstances, it is demonstrated beyond a doubt, that all our sufferings arise from the settled determination of the British ministry to exercise exclusive dominion upon the ocean. To monopolize the commerce of the world, or to render it subservient to British views and British interests.
Permit me now, sir, to select another act of this energetic administration towards the U. States for a few animadversions. I mean, sir, their interfering in our political concerns in many respects, but particularly by holding out inducements to our citizens to violate our laws; and even appealing to the people against their own government by some invisible agency. I allude, sir, to the order* issued shortly
*[COPY.] George R. Instructions to the commanders of our ships of war and privateers, given at our court at Windsor, the 11th day
after the passing of our embargolaws for receiving vessels which should violate those laws, even without the customary papers, and to the publication of Mr. Canning's letter addressed to Mr. Pinkney on the 23d of September last, in one of the newspapers printed in Boston.
I consider both these acts as highly insulting to the American people and government; and they ought to have been repelled with indignation, and would have justified hostility itself. Sir, in issuing this order the British ministry appears to me to have set a dangerous example to other nations, particularly to the United States, because the United States might resort her favorite retaliatory system upon herself. Suppose, sir, immediately upon the receipt of that order in the country, the United States had retorted by passing a law holding out inducements to British seamen to desert from their ships, and to afford them protection, and even to promise them protection and rewards upon bringing in the ships themselves; do you think, sir, that Great Britain would have been altogether free from apprehensions, as to the effects of such a retaliatory measure? The British fleet, sir, is extremely formidable to the government, the floating dungeons and severe discipline not always palatable to the seamen. They have several times been very much out of humour, and it is impossible to foresee the consequences of the inducements the United States have in their power to offer the disaffected. But, sir, this subject presents another consideration to my mind. In the year 1793, Great Britain entered into the war against France solely upon the ground of resisting the spirit of disorganization, which it was alleged France was introducing into all nations. It was for the alleged act of separating the people from their government. Now, sir, how is Great Britain likely to wind up the war? Why, sir, she seems now to have become the champion of the very system, against which she originally entered into the war. She now seems to have become the common disturber of the peace of all nations. Surely, sir, the British nation never can, upon cool reflection, approve of this profligate act of its ministry.
Let me now, sir, implore your most serious attention to the publication of Mr. Canning's letter in the Boston newspaper. The time and circumstances attending its publication aggravate the act. It was an unpardonable insult, and ought to be repelled with indignation; particularly insulting was it to those for whose use it was more immediately intended. Is it possible that the British parliament or nation can justify this act of abandoned profligacy? In the cases of Genet, Yrujo, &c. their ministerial functions were suspended. Their recall was immediately requested and complied with. In those cases the authors were owned; in this he is concealed. The publication is conducted
of April, in the 48th year of our reign.
Our will and pleasure is, that you do not interrupt any neutral vessel laden with lumber and provisions, and going to any of our colonies, islands or settlements in the West-Indies or South America, to whomsoever the property may appear to belong, and notwithstanding such vessel may not have regular clearances and documents on board; and in case any vessel shall be met with, and be in her due course to the alleged port of her destination, and inforce shall be made on one or more of the principal papers of such vessel, specifying the destination alleged, and the place where the vessel was so visited. And in case any vessel so laden shall arrive and deliver her cargo at any of our colonies, islands, or settlements aforesaid, such vessel shall be permitted to receive her freight, and to depart, either in ballast, or with goods that may be legally exported in such vessel, and to proceed to any unblockaded port, notwithstanding the present hostilities, or any future hostilities, which may take place; and a passport for such purpose shall be granted to the vessel by the governor, or other person, having the chief civil command in such colony, island or settlement.
G. R.
or directed by an invisible hand; but, sir, the act is not the less dishonorable nor reprehensible on that account.
No, sir, the author skulking from public view, stamps the character of the transaction with peculiar disgrace. Insults of this kind, sir, have been practised upon the British government and nation. Let us see how insults of this nature were received and treated by that government and nation. Several cases of this nature have occurred in Great Britain, but I will select one in point which occurred in the time of George the 1st, in the year 1727. It will be found recorded in Belsham's Memoirs of George the 1st—pages 192, 193, and in the proceedings of parliament of that day in reference to that subject. These I have examined, and find them still more pointed than the historical account of them, particularly the resolutions of the house of commons, which are highly worthy of imitation, they are contained in a very large book, and I therefore declined bringing it to the senate. The case was, sir, that the imperial resident at the court of London, count de Palm, was instructed by his government to present to his Britannic majesty a strong and pointed memorial against certain expressions or intimations in the king's speech to parliament, which were suggested by the imperial court to be unfounded & false, as they probably were, &c. &c. and to publish the memorial for the information of the British nation. How, sir, did the British government and nation receive and repel this insult? Sir, it was received with universal detestation, and repelled with universal indignation. It hushed for the moment the spirit of party. It was deemed an insult to every man, woman and child in Great Britain, &c. &c. But, sir, let me give you the account in the words of the historian.
"With the memorial also was transmitted from Vienna a letter from the chancellor count Zinzendorf to count Palm, expressly commanding him, in the name of his imperial majesty, after presenting the memorial to the king of Great Britain, to publish it, together with the letter annexed, for the information of the British nation. The chancellor Zinzendorf affirms in this letter, that it is easy to see that the speech was made for no other purpose but to excite the nation to a rupture and open war with the emperor and Spain and to make the parliament approve the precipitate and burthensome measures which the government has taken for private ends too well known—That on the first report of these false suppositions, the emperor and the king of Spain, in order to silence them, proposed a formal act de non offendendo, into which all the contracting parties of the treaties of Vienna & Hanover might enter till such time as a definitive agreement might have taken place; but that this proposition was rejected. He says, that the articles of the quadruple alliance are expressly and publicly laid down as the unalterable basis of the treaty of Vienna, and that to affirm that by a secret pact concluded at the same time, engagements have been entered into by their Imperial and Catholic majesties, repugnant to the same, is an outrageous insult to the majesty of the two contracting powers, who have a right to demand a reparation proportioned to the enormity of the affront. And that the high contracting parties had no other view than that of making peace between themselves without injuring any one else." The allegations contained in this letter & memorial seem but too well founded; but the intemperate language of these papers gave high and just offence; and Mr. Shippen, Mr. Hungerford, Sir William Wyndham, and all the leaders of opposition in parliament, warmly concurred in the address presented to the throne on this occasion; and which passed the house without a dissentient vote. And an order was sent to M. de Palm, signifying "that the said Palm, having delivered into the hands of his majesty, at his late audience, a memorial highly injurious to the honor and dignity of his crown, and having also publicly dispersed the same with a letter from the count de Zinzendorf to him the said Palm,
still more insolent, than the memorial, his majesty looked upon him no longer as a public minister, and required him forthwith to depart out of this kingdom."
Here, sir, we find the imperial resident, the count de Palm, immediately ordered out of the country, and the nation rising into instant war to repel the insult and retrieve the wounded honor of the nation. Here, sir, we find the bickerings of party silenced—we find every heart united—we find the opposition facing about and the whole nation presenting a hostile front to the authors of the insult. Can you believe, Mr. President, that a nation which feels so just a sensibility, when an insult is inflicted by others upon itself, can for a moment justify its ministry in inflicting a similar insult upon another nation? Can you believe, sir, that the British nation or ministry can feel any respect for those for whose use the publication was intended, when you contrast their conduct with the generous and correct conduct of the British opposition? When instead of rousing every American feeling to repel the insult with indignation, it seems to have been received with complacency, and directed to its iniquitous end! And shall we be compelled to believe that all honorable feeling is lost and buried under the dominant influence of party sensibility? Surely, sir, this cannot be an attitude which any party would wish to assume, and thus present itself either to the American or the British nation!! Yet, sir, the only difference in the character of the insult in the two cases is, that in one, the author was known and avowed, & in the other, he secures himself by his invisibility—But, sir, if the author of the publication be an authorised British agent, and he will avow himself in a bold and manly way, I have no hesitation in saying he ought instantly to be sent out of the country, let the consequences be what they may. Sir, in no country in the world ought this point to be held more sacred, and the insult more firmly repelled than in the United States, where our press are under no restraint—where not only freedom, but licentiousness, characterises almost every page.
But, sir, our degradation does not stop here—Let me select one other fact for a single animadversion. The British are now driving a forced trade in violation of our laws on our southern frontier; and whilst it demonstrates the importance of our commerce to their prosperity, it at the same time degrades us below Spanish colonies, for they do sometimes resist such aggressions; but we take them with patient forbearance and quiet submission. Let me now, sir, compare the injuries and insults received by the United States and by other nations from Great Britain and contrast the resistance. Sir, I wish I could spare myself the pain and mortification of performing this task—but, sir, I deem it indispensable—It is a sacred duty I owe to the people and must be performed. Sir, the demand upon Denmark, whilst observing an honest neutrality, was, to be sure, flagitious; but it was resisted by war. The overture to Sweden, whilst in the depth of distress and difficulties, to be sure, was perilous; but the messenger was ordered to be incarcerated. Their conduct in Portugal, whilst weak, deserted by its government, conquered almost by a foreign host, was cruel and insulting, but it was repelled with indignation, and perhaps by hostility; whilst the United States, more injured and insulted than all these nations together, are alone to bear with patient meekness and long-suffering; and the gallant, honorable and high-minded American people to be told there are no causes of war. That they must be still more humiliated; still further degraded. Wait with patience till another catalogue of injuries and insults shall stain the fair, unspotted page of your national character!! And some men go so far as to recommend submission altogether! Mr. President, the love of peace is one of the most amiable passions of the human mind. It is fondly cherished by the American people. But, sir, when it degenerates into a fear of war, it becomes of all passions the most despicable. In its application, it is of all others the most unfortunate and ruinous to a nation—I excite contempt and invites attack from abroad, whilst at home it despairs the people, and disqualifies them, from exerting the energy they possess. Is there not ground to fear, sir, that Great Britain has mistaken the character of the people and government of the United States in that respect? And if so, is it of no importance to undecisive her? And how can this be done? It can only be done by manly, open, direct

MEMORANDUM FOR THE MINORITY.
In 1801, when the sceptre of federalism was thrown into the dust, and republicanism triumphed in the election of Mr. Jefferson...
Under these circumstances then, and at this peculiar time, the people will naturally look for the same measure of election from office which they demanded of Mr. Jefferson...
* The Spirit of 76. The following toasts were drunk at the Festival given at the Bell Tavern in celebration of the 4th of March. Governor Tyler presided as President, and Judge Roane as Vice-President. 1. The 4th of March 1801, gave triumph to Republicanism...
spect of the nations at war, by fulfilling their neutral obligations, with the most scrupulous impartiality. If there be a candor in the world, the truth of these assertions will not be questioned...
It is my good fortune, moreover, to have the path in which I am to tread, lighted by examples of illustrious services, successfully rendered in the most trying difficulties...
FROM WASHINGTON CITY, March 3. The President of the United States on the 1st inst. approved and signed the "Act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies..."
On the 28th the duke of Elchingen advanced by Tarazona to Borja. The enemy destroyed 60 tumbrils which they had at Tarazona. Gen. Maurice Mathieu arrived on the 28th at Borja...
BALTIMORE, March 1. THE LATEST. The public may rely on the authenticity of the following, which the editor has derived from the most respectable sources.
WASHINGTON CITY March 4. This Day, at 12 o'clock, JAMES MADISON took the oath of office as President of the United States, & delivered, in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, in the presence of the Senate, most of the late Representatives, and a large concourse of Citizens, the following SPEECH:
Arevola the 29th, on his route to Salamanca in the neighborhood of which place it was expected he would form a junction with Sir John Moore. From a London Paper of Dec. 15. ELEVENTH BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN. Aranda de Duero, Nov. 7. His majesty on the 19th sent off the Marshal Duke of Montebello with instructions for the movements of the left, of which he gave him the command.
and ruinous war!! Let war, then, sir, be openly resorted to and vigorously conducted. Give the people an opportunity of retrieving their character; or at least of proclaiming their true character to the world. It will even be found economical of blood and treasure. NEW YORK Feb. 4. We have received, via Philadelphia, the Kingston (Jamaica) Royal Gazette of the 20th January, containing London news of the 15th of December, and the 5th to the 12th Bulletins of the French army in Spain.

15. "Millions for defense, not a cent for tribute." 6 cheers.  16. May no prohibition of intercourse with Great Britain prevent the exportation of Tories. 6 cheers.  17. The American Fair. 3 cheers.  V. J. M. PEERS.  By Governor Tyler. The government is our own. Those who are not for us are against us.  By Judge Roane; The congress of '76; The language of these patriots was—"We have counted the cost of the contest, and find nothing so intolerable as voluntary slavery."  By Capt. Walker. The army of the U. States.  Governor Tyler having retired:  By P. N. Nicholas, Esq. Governor Tyler; The enlightened and independent magistrate; the firm and unswerving patriot.  By Thomas Burling. May our exports be speedily multiplied by the addition of a poisonous exotic, that is dangerous to our peace, our union, and our independence.  By Dr. Wardlaw. Let me perish with the Liberty of my country.  Judge Roane having retired:  By W. W. Hening, Esq. Judge Roane; The enlightened and incorruptible Judge; the firm and unyielding republican.  By Andrew Stevenson, Esq. War; That country which in its infancy shrunk not from the uplifted arm of Britain in its fullest might, will not decline the combat in meridian manhood.  By S. M. Crawford, Esq. Patrick Henry; His achievements in the cause of republicanism entitle him to live in the affections of a grateful people.  By Capt. G. Turner. War; A speedy cure for all milk and water politicians.
Law of the United States.
AN ACT to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, the entrance of the harbors and waters of the United States and of the territories thereof, and the same is hereby interdicted to all public ships and vessels belonging to Great Britain or France, excepting vessels only which may be forced in by distress, or which are charged with dispatches or business from the government to which they belong, and also packets having no cargo nor merchandise on board. And if any public ship or vessel as aforesaid, not being included in the exception above mentioned, shall enter any harbor or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, or of the territories thereof, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land and naval forces, or of the militia of the United States, or the territories thereof, as he shall deem necessary, to compel such ship or vessel to depart.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any citizen or citizens of the United States or the territories thereof, nor for any person or persons residing or being in the same, to have any intercourse with or to afford any aid or supplies to any public ship or vessel as aforesaid, which shall, contrary to the provisions of this act, have entered any harbor or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States or the territories thereof; and if any person shall, contrary to the provisions of this act, have any intercourse with such ship or vessel, or shall afford any aid to such ship or vessel, either in repairing the said vessel or in furnishing her, her officers or crew with supplies of any kind or in any manner whatever; or if any pilot or other person shall assist in navigating or piloting such ship or vessel, unless it be for the purpose of carrying her beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, every person so offending, shall forfeit and pay a sum not less than one hundred dollars, nor exceeding ten thousand dollars; and shall also be imprisoned for a term not less than one month, nor more than one year.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after the twentieth day of May next, the entrance of the harbors and waters of the United States and the territories thereof, be and the same is hereby interdicted to all ships or vessels sailing under the flag of Great Britain or France, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of either; vessels hired, chartered or employed by the government of either country for the sole purpose of carrying letters or dispatches, and also vessels forced in by distress or by the dangers of the sea, only excepted. And if any ship or vessel sailing under the flag of Great Britain or France, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of either, and not excepted as aforesaid, shall after the said twentieth day of May next, arrive either with or without a cargo, within the limits of the United States or of the territories thereof, such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, if any, which may be found on board, shall be forfeited, and may be seized and condemned in any court of the United States or the territories thereof, having competent jurisdiction; and all and every act and acts heretofore passed, which shall be within the purview of this act, shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That from and after the twentieth day of May next, it shall not be lawful to import into the United States or the territories thereof, any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, from any port or place situated in Great Britain or Ireland, or in any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, nor from any port or place situated in France, or in any of her colonies or dependencies, nor from any port or place in the actual possession of either Great Britain or France. Nor shall it be lawful to import into the United States or the territories thereof, from any foreign port or place whatever, any goods, wares or merchandise whatever, being of the growth, produce or manufacture of France, or of any of her colonies or dependencies, or being of the growth, produce or manufacture of Great
Britain or Ireland, or of any of the colonies or dependencies of Great Britain, or being of the growth, produce or manufacture of any place or country in the actual possession of either France or Great Britain. Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the cargoes of ships or vessels wholly owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States, which had cleared for any port beyond the Cape of Good Hope, prior to the twenty-second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seven, or which had departed for such port by permission of the President, under the acts supplementary to the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That whenever any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, shall after the twentieth of May be imported into the United States or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, or shall, after the said twentieth of May, be put on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, with intention of importing the same into the United States, or the territories thereof, all such articles, as well as all other articles on board the same ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, belonging to the owner of such prohibited articles, shall be forfeited; and the owner thereof shall moreover forfeit and pay treble the value of such articles.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That if any article or articles the importation of which is prohibited by this act, shall after the twentieth of May, be put on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage with intention to import the same into the United States, or the territories thereof, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and with the knowledge of the owner or master of such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, such ship or vessel, boat, raft, or carriage shall be forfeited, and the owner and master thereof shall moreover each forfeit and pay treble the value of such articles.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That if any article or articles, the importation of which is prohibited by this act, and which shall nevertheless be on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, arriving after the said twentieth of May next, in the United States, or the territories thereof, shall be omitted in the manifest, report or entry of the master, or the person having the charge or command of such ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage, or shall be omitted in the entry of the goods owned by the owner, or consigned to the consignee of such articles, or shall be imported, or landed, or attempted to be imported or landed without a permit, the same penalties, fines, and forfeitures, shall be incurred, and may be recovered, as in the case of similar omission or omissions, landing, importation, or attempt to land or import, in relation to articles liable to duties on their importation into the United States.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That every collector, naval officer, surveyor, or other officer of the customs, shall have the like power and authority to seize goods, wares and merchandise imported contrary to the intent and meaning of this act, to keep the same in custody until it shall have been ascertained whether the same have been forfeited or not, and to enter any ship or vessel, dwelling house, store, building or other place, for the purpose of searching for and seizing any such goods, wares and merchandise, which he or they now have by law in relation to goods, wares and merchandise subject to duty; and if any person or persons shall conceal or buy any goods, wares or merchandise, knowing them to be liable to seizure by this act, such person or persons shall, on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay a sum double the amount or value of the goods, wares and merchandise so concealed or purchased.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the following additions shall be made to the oath or affirmation taken by the masters or persons having the charge or command of any ship or vessel arriving at any port of the United States, or the territories thereof, after the twentieth of May, viz: "I further swear, (or affirm) that there are not to the best of my knowledge and belief, on board, (insert the denomination and name of the vessel,) any goods, wares or merchandise, the importation of which into the United States, or the territories thereof, is prohibited by law; And I do further swear, (or affirm) that if I shall hereafter discover or know of any such goods, wares or merchandise, on board the said vessel, or which shall have been imported in the same, I will immediately, and without delay, make due report thereof to the collector of the port at this district."
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the following addition be made, after the twentieth of May, to the oath or affirmation taken by importers, consignees, or agents, at the time of entering goods imported into the United States, or the territories thereof, viz: "I also swear, (or affirm) that there are not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, amongst the said goods, wares and merchandise, imported or consigned as aforesaid, any goods, wares or merchandise, the importation of which, into the United States, or the territories thereof, is prohibited by law; And I do further swear, (or affirm) that if I shall hereafter discover or know of any such goods, wares or merchandise, amongst the said goods, wares and merchandise, imported or consigned as aforesaid, I will immediately and without delay report the same to the collector of this district."
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be and he hereby is authorised, in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, to declare the same by proclamation; after which the trade of the United States, suspended by this act, and by the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and the several acts supplementary thereto, may be renewed with the nation so doing; Provided, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred, by virtue of this, or of any other act, the operation of which shall so cease and determine, shall be recovered and distributed, in like manner as if the
same had continued in full force and virtue; and vessels bound therefor to any foreign port or place, with which commercial intercourse shall by virtue of this section be again permitted, shall give bond to the United States, with approved security, in double the value of the vessel and cargo, that they shall not proceed to any foreign port, nor trade with any country other than those with which commercial intercourse shall have been or may be permitted by this act.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as forbids the departure of vessels owned by citizens of the United States, and the exportation of domestic and foreign merchandise to any foreign port or place, be and the same is hereby repealed, after the fifteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and nine, except so far as they relate to Great Britain or France, or their colonies or dependencies, or places in the actual possession of either: Provided, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred by virtue of so much of the said acts as is repealed by this act, or which have been or may hereafter be incurred by virtue of the said acts, on account of any infraction of so much of the said acts as is not repealed by this act, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said acts had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of so much of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as is not repealed by this act, no ship or vessel bound to a foreign port with which commercial intercourse shall, by virtue of this act, be again permitted, shall be allowed to depart for such port, unless the owner or owners, consignee or factor of such ship or vessel, shall, with the master, have given bond with one or more sureties to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, if the vessel is wholly owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States; and in a sum four times the value, if the vessel is owned in part or in whole by any foreigner or foreigners, that the vessel shall, not leave the port without a clearance, nor shall, when leaving the port, proceed to any port or place in Great Britain or France, or in the colonies or dependencies of either, or in the actual possession of either nor be directly or indirectly engaged during the voyage in any trade with such port, nor shall put any article on board any other vessel, nor unless every other requisite and provision of the second section of the act, entitled "An act to enforce and make more effectual an act, entitled 'An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States,' and the several acts supplementary thereto," shall have been complied with. And the party or parties to the above mentioned bond shall, within a reasonable time after the date of the same, to be expressed in the said bond produce to the collector of the district, from which the vessel shall have been cleared, a certificate of the landing of the same; in the same manner as is provided by law for the landing of goods exported with the privilege of drawback; on failure whereof, the bond shall be put in suit; and in every such suit, judgment shall be given against the defendant or defendants, unless proof shall be produced of such relanding, or of loss at sea.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That so much of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as compels vessels owned by citizens of the United States, bound to another port of the said states, or vessels licensed for the coasting trade, or boats, either not masted, or not decked, to give bond, and to load under the inspection of a revenue officer, or renders them liable to detention, merely on account of the nature of their cargo (such provisions excepted as relate to collection districts adjacent to the territories, colonies or provinces of a foreign nation, or to vessels belonging or bound to such districts,) be, and the same is hereby repealed, from & after the fifteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and nine: Provided, however, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred by any of the said acts, or which may hereafter be incurred by virtue of the said acts, on account of any infraction of so much of the said acts, as is not repealed by this act, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the same had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That during the continuance of so much of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as is not repealed by this act, no vessel, owned by citizens of the United States, bound to another port of the said states or licensed for the coasting trade, shall be allowed to depart from any port of the United States, or shall receive a clearance, nor shall it
be lawful to put on board any such vessel any specie or goods, wares or merchandise, unless a permit shall have been previously obtained from the proper collector, or from a revenue officer, authorised by the collector to grant such permits; nor unless the owner, consignee, agent or factor shall with the master, give bond with one or more sureties, to the United States, in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that the cargo shall be re-landed in some port of the United States: Provided, That it shall be lawful and sufficient in the case of any such vessel, whose employment has been uniformly confined to rivers, bays and sounds, within the jurisdiction of the United States, to give bond in an amount equal to one hundred and fifty dollars, for each ton of said vessel, with condition that such vessel shall not, during the time limited in the condition of the bond, proceed to any foreign port or place, or put any article on board of any other vessel, or be employed in any foreign trade.
Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That if any ship or vessel shall, during the continuance of so much of the act, laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as is not repealed by this act, depart from any port of the United States without a clearance or permit, or having given bond in the manner provided by law, such ship or vessel, together with her cargo, shall be wholly forfeited; and the owner or owners, agent, freighter or factors, master or commander of such ship or vessel shall moreover severally forfeit and pay a sum equal to the value of the ship or vessel, and of the cargo put on board the same.
Sec. 17. And be it further enacted, That the act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise, passed the eighteenth April, one thousand eight hundred and six, and the act supplementary thereto, be and the same is hereby repealed, from and after the said twentieth day of May, next: Provided, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred by virtue of the said acts, shall be recovered and distributed in like manner as if the said acts had continued in full force and virtue.
Sec. 18. And be it further enacted, That all penalties & forfeitures arising under, or incurred by virtue of this act, may be sued for, prosecuted and recovered, with costs of suit, by action of debt, in the name of the United States of America, or by indictment or information, in any court having competent jurisdiction to try the same; and shall be distributed and accounted for, in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine; and such penalties and forfeitures may be examined, mitigated or remitted, in like manner, and under the like conditions, regulations and restrictions, as are prescribed, authorised and directed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities, accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual, by an act, passed the eleventh day of February, one thousand eight hundred.
Sec. 19. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer; and that the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto, shall be, and the same are hereby repealed from and after the end of the next session of Congress.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives, JN. MILLEDGE, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 1, 1809.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.  *** We sincerely regret that we cannot insert in this day's paper, the eloquent and argumentative circular letter of William A. Burwell, Esq. It shall appear, if possible, in the next Argus.
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY, COMMENCES DRAWING IN THE CITY OF NEW-YORK IN APRIL NEXT. THE HIGHEST PRIZES ARE: 1 prize of 30,000 Dollars, 1 prize of 20,000 Dollars, 2 prizes of 10,000 Dollars, 2 prizes of 5,000 Dollars, &c. &c. &c. TICKETS & SHARES for sale at eight and a half dollars each at G. & R. WAITE's truly fortunate Offices in New York, where was sold in the last New York Lottery the three highest prizes.—Distant adventurers by inclosing the cash, may have tickets and shares forwarded with punctuality and dispatch. During the drawing G. & R. Waite will send their weekly prize list to the printer of this paper.
THE IMPORTED HORSE PAUL, Formerly St. Paul, is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone.
WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Masakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia, gratis and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Virginia, by Snap's dam Purity, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand. Thos's Harris, Jr. Millwood. Powhatan county, Feb. 28, 1809. ep2awilja
IN COUNCIL, Feb. 21, 1809. THE Lieutenant Governor and before the war a letter from Samuel Clemen, assistant clerk to the council, stating that the requisition of the advice of council of the 1st of January, 1803, and of the 13th of February of the same year, have not been sufficiently attended to and have failed to produce the contemplated effects and proposing that the subject of the said advice be reconsidered, and that the result of such reconsideration be published in the Virginia Argus, for the information of all concerned.—Whereupon, it is advised that extracts of the said advice, to wit:
"In Council, January 1, 1808. That no commissions will be hereafter issued for the organization of any troop of cavalry or of artillery, or of grenadiers, light infantry or of men of the respective battalions of the several regiments until a muster roll of such troop or company, as the case may be, shall be certified by the commanding officer of the regiment or of the battalion to which such troop or company may be attached or belong."
"In Council, February 19, 1808. That no commission shall be hereafter issued to fill any vacancy in any troop of cavalry or in any volunteer company whatsoever, until a certified roll of the said troop or company shall have been received from the commandant of the regiment to which the same may be attached, or of which it may form a part, showing that the said troop or company contains, at the time when it is proposed to fill such vacancy, at least the smallest number which by law it is directed to contain," be published in the Virginia Argus for two months.
It is further advised, That to enable the Executive completely to carry into effect the fourth section of the act, "respecting the militia of this commonwealth," passed the 20th of January, 1807, the Lieutenant Governor be requested to direct the Adjutant General so to change the form of the regimental and brigade returns, as that the strength and equipments of any troop of cavalry, or company of artillery, light infantry, grenadiers or riflemen attached to or forming a part of, any regiment of the militia of this commonwealth, appear in such regimental and brigade returns; and that the commandants of such troops and companies be required to make duplicates of the returns required of them by law, to the commandants of the regiments to which they are respectively attached or belong, as the case may be.
Extract from the Minutes, Attest, DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Executive.
A quarterly court held for King and Queen county, on the 16th day of November 1808. Giliatt and M'Kender, merchants of Norfolk, against Wm Halyard and William Flee, defendants, in chancery. Pursuant to an order made this day, in this cause, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises on the 18th day of March next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Halyard lately lived, on the burnt mill creek, in the lower end of the said county, containing two hundred and sixty acres, of as good quality as the land generally in the neighbourhood, and very convenient to fish, oysters and wild fowl. This land will be sold, first to satisfy the said Flee the sum of Three hundred and twenty four pounds fourteen and four pence half penny, with interest thereon from the 5th day of June 1804, till paid, and the costs of suit, and the surplus [if any] to be applied to the discharge of the plaintiffs claim against said Halyard.
Thos: G. Smith } Comm'rs. Wm. Robinson. } Feb 20, 1809. w2*
All persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment of a note of hand given by Oway Shields to the subscriber for sixty dollars, payable about the 1st of January last. The said note was lately in the possession of a certain John Sedgwick of Richmond, who probably may attempt to pass it away. Mr. Shields is also forwarded from paying the amount of the said note to any person but myself.
David Crenshaw. March 1, 1809. 1*
TAKEN up by the subscriber on his own land, an estray mare of a sorrel colour, about four feet ten inches high with a small star in her forehead, small snip on her nose, left hind foot white half way to the knee, docked and about six or eight years old, appraised to fifty dollars. William Mosley, L. Powhatan, Dec. 17, 1808. w3t
WE the subscribers have this day viewed an estray mare shown to us by Isaac Winston of this county, and do find the same to be a bright Bay Mare, four feet nine or ten inches high, with her two hind feet white a little above the hoof, also a snip on her nose about eight inches long, five or six years old next spring, and we do appraise the same to forty dollars. Given under our hands this 24 day of December 1808.
John Sheppard, Lyddall Bowles, Benjamin Shephard senr. 3tw! Test, J. B. Whitlocke clk.
The Virginian WHICH I have heretofore Edited, will shortly be revived.—The principles which governed me formerly are those by which I shall be in future regulated.
PUBLIC OFFICERS will as heretofore remain subject to exposure, if their deeds be EVIL. The paper to be issued weekly. Three Dollars per annum, to be paid in advance. Richmond. March 4th, 1809 Gerard Banks.
Advertisement.
FOR SALE, THAT well known stand for a Tavern in Hanover county, known by the name of Thomas's old Tavern, it is situated on the main road between Richmond and Hanover town, about nine miles from the former. There are about ninety acres of land attached to the buildings. For terms of sale, &c. enquire of the subscribers living in Richmond.
John Seabrook. March 4, 1809. w1*
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BEING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POEMS, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.

One Thousand Pounds WANTED,
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer.
September 8, 1809.
IN COUNCIL,
January 20, 1809.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes.
DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
ANY person having in their possession, any Book or Books belonging to the late Pleasant Younghusband, dec. will be very obliging if they will return them or give information to the editor of this paper or the subscriber.
SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 2d Month 3d, 1809.
A Miller Wanted.
A PERSON possessing the necessary qualifications for the above business, will meet with a situation on application to
Isaac Webster.
February, 1809.
30 Dollars Reward.
LOST, a red Morocco Pocket Book near Byrd's Ware house, containing a Tobacco note. No. 725—1620—150—1470lb. of Byrd's inspection, with 75 dol. in Virginia bank notes, and sundry other papers and bonds. $80.—Whoever will deliver the Pocket Book with its contents, at Capt. Davis's tavern, or at Byrd's Ware house, shall receive the above reward.
JAMES SATTERWHITE. February 10, 1809. (3w)
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808.
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808.
WILL BE SOLD,
ON Friday the 10th March next, on the plantation of the late John Fore, Jun. in Chesterfield county, Twelve Thousand weight of
Fodder and Oats,
Ten barrels of Corn, five Horses, one Gig and Harness, a few Hogs and all his house hold and kitchen Furniture, consisting of three Feather beds, mahogany Tables, &c. together with the plantation utensils. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. At the same time and place, several valuable Negroes will be hired for this year, amongst which are a very good mill wright.—At the same time, any person who has claims against the estate will make them known, and all persons who are indebted to the estate are requested to come forward and make payment.
James Fore, Adm'r. February 15, 1809.
N. B. At the same time WILL BE RENTED, one moiety of a valuable GRIST MILL, on Powhite creek.
To Rent,
TWO TENEMENTS, One formerly occupied by Mrs. M'Lane, with a good garden, smoke house and stable—possession may be had the 7th March. The other is a small house with a garden—possession may be had immediately.—Both houses are on Shockoe hill.
THOMAS ELLIOTT. February 16, 1809.
A Young Man
WHO can come well recommended for industry, honesty, and sobriety, who understands the management of Negroes, may hear of employment on application at this office.
14,870 Acres of Land
FOR SALE, ON SENECA CREEK, IN THE COUNTY OF PENDLETON. BY virtue of a deed in trust executed by Robert Barklay to Richard Gaines, to secure the payment of the sum therein mentioned. I shall, on the seventeenth day of March next, before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the aforesaid land, being in one entire tract. An unquestionable title will be made to the purchaser.
HARRY GAINES, Trustee. January 22d, 1809.
Clover Seed.
THE subscriber is in daily expectation of a large quantity of
Fresh Clover Seed,
which will be disposed of at the lowest market price. Application to be made near the Bason, or at the store of Thomas White.
JOHN J. JOHNSON, Flour Inspector. Richmond, Feb. 22d, 1809.
NOTICE.
By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day,
One Tract of Land,
Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 3d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required.
ELIZATA YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix
SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 2d mo 17th, 1809.
For sale or Rent,
A N eligible situation for a Tavern and Store, situated 17 miles above Manchester on the Buckingham road—known by the name of Halls-Borough: the survey contains 114 acres, with a good dwel house, store house and out houses. For terms apply to
Jacob Fackler. Richmond 12 Jan. 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Rev'd. John Hendren will discontinue the presidency of the New-Glasgow Academy after the present term, which will expire about the middle of April next; the trustees of the said institution are therefore desirous of engaging some gentleman, to succeed him in that station, after the ensuing vacation, which will terminate on the 15th of May next: The branches of science and literature, as heretofore notified to the public, will continue to be taught and studied in this school, viz. the Latin and Greek languages, Natural and Moral Philosophy, and the Mathematics, or such branches of each as are usually taught in public seminaries of learning. To any gentleman well qualified to preside and teach in such an institution, liberal inducements are to be met with. The academy, or principal school-house, is complete, large, and commodious, and the other buildings and appendages allotted for the sole occupancy of the president, separate and apart from the former, are now very nearly finished, and will be found ample and accommodating. William S Crawford near the premises, for the purposes of dispatch and convenience, is authorized to treat and negotiate with any gentleman upon this subject, and to whom communications are expected to be made preparatory to a final engagement. It is hoped and presumed that no applications will be made, unless warranted by the most satisfactory attestations of capacity and fitness to fill this appointment, destined alone for the important purposes of virtue, of science, and literature.
THE TRUSTEES. Amherst, February 31, 1809. 4w.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
10 or 15 Young Negroes.
Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808.
TO BE RENTED,
A LARGE AND COMMODIOUS TENEMENT,
On Shockoe Hill, adjoining the house at prison occupied by Mr. Thomas Wilson. For terms apply to
Wm. Munford. Richmond, Feb. 22, 1809.
The celebrated, high and thorough bred imported horse,
Sir Harry,
The handsomest and one of the best sons of Sir Peter Teazle, (undoubtedly the best Station in England, and although 25 years old, will continue there to cover by subscription only,) will stand this season, at my stable in Brunnersville county—and as the times are hard, he will cover at the low price of ten pounds the season, which may be discharged on or before Christmas day, with Petersburg crop tobacco at 20 shillings per hundred, provided such determination is made known to me by letter during the season, which will commence this day, and end on the 15th July.
Pasturage (400 acres) as good, and under a good fence as any in Virginia, with separate lots for mares and colts, and board for service gratis—My usual great attention shall be paid to mares and foals, but I will not be answerable for escapes or any kind of accidents. Mares may be covered by the leap, at fifteen dollars cash sent with them, or by insurance at fifty dollars, (which must certainly be paid if the property in the mare is changed)—I recommend to gentlemen at a distance to send their mares before foaling, as safe lots are provided for the accommodation of such.
SIR HARRY's pedigree and performances on the turf, are too well known to need particular detail—Suffice it to say, that he was one of the best Racers in England; that his Stock, (some of which will be 3 years old next spring) are as promising and likely to make racers, as any in the world—his form is unexceptionable, with extraordinary great powers—He is out of Manton by Alfred, and partakes of all the favorite and best blood of England, viz.—Godolphin, Arabian—Cullen Arabian—Places White Turk—Bartlets Children—Devonshire Children—Regulus—Mark—Matchem—Old Fox—Farrar—Herod—and Highflyer—and with truth it may be said that he is equal, if not superior to any horse that ever was imported, and cost more money.
Wm: Edward Brodnax. February 15, 1809. w4t.
Fifa & Casa Executions,
For sale at this office.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND, THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE Revised Code,
(Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5.—to non-subscribers $6.)
BEING
A
COLLECTION
OF ALL SUCH
ACTS
OF THE
General Assembly
OF
VIRGINIA
Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801:
TO WHICH ARE ADDED
APPENDICES,
CONTAINING
A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potowomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies,
Laws concerning the Northern Neck,
Titles of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges,
A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings,
Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisals of 1794, and 1803,
Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters,
Laws establishing ferries,
Laws concerning the public guard,
Titles of private and local acts—And
A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.
With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living on Sinking River in Pittsylvania county, about the first of September last, a NEGRO FELL, Low named GEORGE; who formerly belonged to R. Adolph's estate. George is about 35 years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, stout made and of a black complexion, full face and bold countenance, and is noted on account of his having no toe on his right foot, as well as his being only two or three on the other, which are remarkable small, which makes his feet smaller than common and upon examination it may be discovered that his right leg is smaller than the left—it may be also observed that he walks rather on the side of his right foot.
VACHEL CLEMENTS. Jan. 4, 1809.
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond, Isaac Seaman Master.
50 Boxes Raisins,
10 Boxes Soft Shelled Almonds,
3 Casks Green Coffee,
19 Barrels Prime Pork, and
1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine.
IN STORE,
17 Hhds. Brown Sugar,
25 Do. Mojaresses,
5 Pieces Green Coffee,
3 Boxes Savannah Segars,
3 Boxes Welch Panis,
Family Flour in Barrels and Half Barrels,
Young Hyson,
Hyson Skin, and
Southong
10 Boxes Mould Candles
FOR SALE by
Geo. Watt. Richmond, 17th Jan. 1809.
Negroes for Sale.
I SHALL sell, at Public Auction, upon a credit of one and two years, at Bedford courthouse, the 20th March next,
40 Likely Negroes,
Consisting of men women, and children: bond with unexceptionable security, will be required on the day of sale.
JAS. C. ANTHONY. Richmond, February 6th, 1809 wids
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
(NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the
Best Philadelphia Leather,
Which will be continued, and for sale, on equal
ly good terms as heretofore.
Wax and fair Calf Skins,
First quality Cossack boot legs
do. do. Long, three quarter
ter and half, draft, calf
skin and Cordovan, do.
Calf and Cordovan roundings
and binding skins
Bridle and seat leather, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes.
Nails of all kinds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES.
Boots and Shoes made to measures
at short notice, and rips mended gratis.
A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling
BACON.
The above articles may be had low for cash,
produce, or approved paper at short credit.
Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in
depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for a le
at this office.
Dr. TISSOTT's Celebrated
GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS
A certain cure for the Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Sprains; for gleet, be they ever so long standing, for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world; in the cramp and all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is without an equal
This medicine [which justly claims a pre eminence over all others, as being decidedly adapted for the speedy removal of those complaints above mentioned] owes its discovery to the celebrated Tissot, a physician of most exalted eminence in his profession, and is chiefly the extract of an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose powerful, healing, restorative and balsamic qualities this great man, by the administering, owed much of his fame.
It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders attending warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Bottles, at two dollars each, with copious directions. The following are a few, of the many respectable certificates, which the proprietor has in his possession.
CERTIFICATE OF
GENERAL RIDGELY, of Hampton.
I certify, that having received a blow on my knee, which induced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. At another time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism to such a degree as rendered my hand for the time useless, when on making application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of 24 hours was entirely removed.
I therefore from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it as a beneficial act to recommend it in similar cases to others.
Signed, C. RIDGELY, of Hampton.
CERTIFICATE OF
MR. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Harness maker.
It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtue and efficacy. I was affected with two severe attacks of what is usually called dead palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home, to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affliction, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me thro' life, but providentially was recommended to apply at G Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been affected; finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child [a boy only eleven months old] who was then reduced almost to a skeleton, with the b wel complaint, after administering it four or five times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity.
Signed, THOMAS CAMPBELL. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
CERTIFICATE OF
MR. THOMAS KELSO, Butcher.
About three weeks since I was more violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding, I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents, (Messrs G Dobbins and Murphy) two bottles, the application of which (under God) have perfectly restored my health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the aforesaid disorder.
Signed, THOMAS KELSO. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
AFFIDAVIT OF
MRS. ANNE FIFER.
No. 107, Green-street, Old town, Baltimore. Being ever desirous of rendering assistance to my fellow creatures as far as my abilities will permit, and also give additional credit to DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS, which from their powerful efficacy, I have received such surprising benefit, are the only motives for my offering a statement of my case to the public, under the following attested affidavit.
Upwards of five years I had been afflicted with Rheumatic pains, which were seated principally in my loins, shoulders, and right arm; which at last I lost the use of, so that for a considerable time, I could not lift it to my head; at one period it confined me to my bed, in which I could not turn without assistance, and from the violent and agonizing pain in my loins, my cries could not be heard by the neighbors. Every remedy that I could think of, or prescribed by my friends were tried; I also had medical assistance both French and English, but they gave relief only for the moment, so that I despaired of ever being cured, and had resigned myself to be a cripple during life, when I was advised by a friend to make trial of DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS. I accordingly applied at Love's Drug and Patent Medicine Store, No. 16, Sign of the Mortar, Centre Market-space, where I purchased a bottle for two dollars, from which I do positively declare, I received more benefit than I had from all the remedies attempted for 5 years past; but fearing a relapse, I procured another bottle and was perfectly relieved.
ANNE FIFER.
Sworn before me this 17th day of November 1808.
JAMES WILSON. Witness, James Norris, Jun.
CAUTION.
No Gout and Rheumatic Drops being known excepting those invented by Dr. Tissot—The public are requested to notice that none are genuine unless the names of Dr. Tissot, and the proprietor Henry Ward, are cut in the glass of the bottle, and the outside cover of each bottle signed by the said proprietor himself.
Sold by H. WARD, sole proprietor, Philadelphia, and at the Book-Store of S. PLEASANTS, jr. Richmond.
ALSO,
Dr. TABB's
Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.
Bills of Lading
For Sale at this Office.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
And may be had at Jacob Johnson's book store, adjoining the Market Bridge,
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