Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-09-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVITH YEAR.]
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[No 1580.]
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FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE Coal Estate,
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There has been raised at these pits by Messrs. Nicholson and Heath, upwards of 400,000 bushels of coal in one year, and the body of coal at present very extensive.
August 25, 1808. (Sw.) The Editors of the National Intelligencer, Boston Chronicle & Petersburg Intelligencer requested to insert the above two weeks, in their respective papers, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.
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August 25, 1808. 1m
FOR FREIGHT, TO N. YORK, THE SCHOONER
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Intended as a constant trader, a remarkable fine vessel, will carry about 1300 bbls. She will be ready to receive a cargo the 1st September. For particulars, apply to the master, on board, or to
JOB GREENE.
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August 26, 1808.
By virtue of a power of attorney executed by John Tinsley to the subscriber, WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH, on the premises, on the first day of September next,
A Lot of Brick House
On Shockoe Hill, adjoining the one at present occupied by said Tinsley. It is a desirable situation for a small family.
John F. Price.
Richmond, 20th August, 1808. 1m
The Noted Imported Horse
KNOWSLEY,
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Martin Hancock. 3w
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For sale at this office.
THE
MEMOIRS
OF
WILLIAM SAMPSON,
Including particulars of his adventures in various parts of Europe, his confinement in the dungeon of the Inquisition in Lisbon, &c. &c. SEVERAL ORIGINAL LETTERS, Being his correspondence with the ministers of state in Great Britain and Portugal. A short sketch of the HISTORY OF IRELAND, Particularly as it respects the spirit of British Domination in that country; and a few observations on the state of manners, &c in America.
LONDON, July 5. Extract of a Letter from a Lady in Madrid to her Brother in Dublin, dated May 5.—“Words cannot describe the horror with which we have been surrounded since the first of this month; the approaching storm was expected; but on the 2d, immediately after breakfast, it broke out in the most furious manner. Our friend T. had provided a retreat at his country house, about eight miles distant, to which we were to remove that very evening, but the storm overtook us, and stopped our journey; the thunder of the artillery announced the beginning of the business, and in a few minutes after the whole male population of the city appeared in arms; wherever a French soldier was discovered, he was instantly cut down or shot; six of them were put to death under our windows; the scene was dreadful beyond description; after two or three hours carnage, particularly in our great street called Alcala, a reinforcement of Frenchmen poured into the town, and in their turn became the assailants; our doors were burst open by the defeated populace, and seven or eight of the inhabitants took refuge under the couches and in different parts of the house; but the French soldiers followed them, and in my presence they most unmercifully bayoneted those who had first entered the room, where I and my children sat shivering with horror. The presence of a young French Officer protected us, and he had the humanity to continue with me in the house the entire of this fatal day, to which I certainly owe the lives of myself and children. All night the inhabitants were forced to illuminate their windows, and fifteen dreadful looking fellows took entire possession of the lower part of the house; they soon broke open the cellar which they plundered, nor could the presence of the friendly Officer I have mentioned prevent them. The following morning was indeed a scene of horror. Almost every person that passed through the streets was stained with blood, and the dead bodies lay in heaps: it was reported and I believe with some truth, that Murat, the French General, intended to erect some works outside the town, to batter it to the ground, in revenge for the lives of his soldiers. This, however, he abandoned. The next day, when the tumult had a little subsided, T. and I got some articles of plate, and the books of the house, and through the intercession of our French friend, were suffered to remove to his residence at Ombro, where we now are with the children.”
The Spaniards will, if determined to defend themselves, have incalculable advantages owing to the badness of the roads. In the whole kingdom, (except the vicinity of the metropolis, and some of the great towns) there is scarcely a good public road. The soil of the kingdom is generally loam, and after a shower is so very slippery as to render it always difficult to tread. From the 1st of May to the middle of September, there is no rain, except very trifling, limited and partial showers. When the wet sets in, it comes in torrents, is of long duration, and renders the roads impassable.
The Asturias, in which the patriotic flame has burst forth, consist of two provinces, named after their respective capitals, Asturias D'Oviedo, and Asturias de Santillana. They are about 120 miles in length, and from 20 to 45 in breadth. They are bounded on the north by the ocean, on the west by Galicia, on the south by Old Castile and Leon, and on the east by Biscay. These provinces have always been distinguished for their independence, and their natural strength is great. Surrounded by mountains, they served as a refuge to the Spaniards against the Moors, by whom the Asturias never were subdued.
July 9. It is true that the Patriots displaced the Governors of Carthagena, Valencia, and Saragossa, because they were not attached to the cause; and elected others. In Valencia, the Marquis d'Alvarez was killed by the people in the market-place called St. Domingo.
A letter received this morning, informs us that just before the Alpeha sailed, Capt. Basis and Bargood, had embarked on board the Mercury and some transports, with 2000 troops to take possession of the mouth of the Guadiana river. It separates Algarve from Andalusia. A vanguard is on the eastern bank of it. What the amount of the force was that attempted to penetrate from Taca to Avamonte we know not, nor are we informed of the manner in which the attempt was defeated. Gen. Spencer's brigade stationed at Avamonte, and a naval force posted at the mouth of the Guadiana, will, it is said, render Andalusia secure on that side—for a little to the northward of Avamonte there is a range of mountains, which stretch almost to the borders of Estramadura.
The defeat of Dupont is discredited; he is known to have seized the passes of the Sierra Morena, there he waits; he has under him 15,000 men a force not strong enough to induce him to descend into the Plain that leads to Seville. He has sent to Murat for reinforcements; should he receive them, he will, if he sees a favourable opportunity, pour down upon the Plain. The French papers, if we recollect right, said he was between Carolina and Baylen, both on the road that runs through the Sierra. The position, we understand is a strong one, for he has in his front the little Almaduel, which taking its rise in the Sierra, descends into the river Guadiana. We should keep squadrons of ships of war and of transports, with ammunition & necessaries hovering off every Spanish port from Gijon round to Barcelona. These would serve the purpose of sustaining the efforts and of supplying the wants of the Patriots. Or, in case the worst should happen, these ships would be ready to receive the leading Patriots, and their families, and conveying them to South America, enable them to establish an Independent Government in the New World, though they were unable to do it in the old. This activity, and this distribution of our naval force, we trust will be immediately adopted. In a crisis of such immense importance, we cannot adopt measures upon too large and liberal a scale.
SPAIN.
From the Oviedo Gazette, June 18.
Seville, June 1.—A regiment of volunteers of Arragon, and a battalion de Suba, sent from Madrid to Badajoz, proceeded no farther than Salavena, and there joined the peasants, declaring they would go no farther, but remain and defend their country. On the 24th, a battalion of the regiment of Majorca, stationed at Badajoz, joined the people and declared against the French. Several other Spanish corps on the frontiers of Portugal have followed their example. Valencia has also proclaimed Ferdinand VII. burned Murat's stamped paper, and named his excellency the Conde de Cervellon, general of the army.
Granada, May 29.—All the towns on the coast of Granada have declared for Ferdinand VII. and the recruiting for his service goes on briskly. Escalante, captain general of Granada who had endeavoured to stifle the popular voice in favour of Ferdinand VII. has been deprived of his command, which has been given to D. Joaquin Romano, colonel of a regiment of Spanish Cavalry. The Proclamation of Ferdinand VII. was effected by the influence of Don Joseph Sanchez, Lieutenant of artillery, after the captain general had used his efforts to prevent it.
Carthagena, May 21.—Ferdinand VII. was this day proclaimed in consequence of the popular cry in his favor. A Junta of war appointed, at the head of which is Lieut. general Cosenos, and under him Ciscar and other officers. A felucca was sent to Fort Mahon, with this intelligence. The French Consul had fled on board a Danish corvette, and all the stamped paper sent from Madrid in the name of Murat, as Lieut. general of the kingdom, has been burned. Officers have sent to rouse the people of Grenada, Murcia and Valencia.
Murcia, May 24.—Ferdinand VII. was this day proclaimed king, in presence of the Bishop and Nobility, with Florida Blanca at the head of the latter. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed among the people.
Valencia, May 28.—All the inhabitants of the city and Vega, from 16 to 40, are taking up arms for Ferdinand VII. under the authority of the captain general, Addencio, Acquaviva, and other authorities of the city. Valencia declared itself on the 22d of May.
Ferrol, June 8.—The regiment of Hibernia, of Seville, are completing here; those of Naples and of the Crown at Lugo.
Lugo, June 4.—Troops with cannon and ammunition are advancing continually to the interior.
Troops are going daily to reinforce the army of Santander and Leon.
ITALY.
Rome, May 21.
In the Court of this city, there is the following important decree:
“Napoleon by the grace of God, and by the constitution, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Rhenish Confederacy, considering that the present Sovereign of Rome has constantly refused to declare war against the English, and to co-operate with the kingdoms of Italy and Naples, for the protection of the Italian peninsula; that the interests of the two kingdoms and the relative situation of Italy & Naples, require that their communication should be interrupted by no hostile power; that the gift of the lands which compose the Ecclesiastical States was made by our illustrious predecessor Charlemagne, for the benefit of Christendom, but not for the succour of the enemies of our Holy Religion; therefore, have we, upon consideration of the demand for passports, made by the Romish Ambassador at our court, on the 8th of March, decreed and do decree, as follows.”
[Here follow the different articles of the decree, uniting the provinces of the Papal territory to the kingdom of Italy, and presenting various local regulations as to their Government.]
In pursuance of a second decree, all Cardinals, Prelates, and other officers of the Romish court, born in the kingdom of Italy, must retire to the place of their birth before the 5th of June, on pain of forfeiting their goods. At Ancona, on the 11th of May, the Papal officers were already dismissed.
NAPLES, June 4. The English, desirous to interrupt again the repose which we this moment enjoy, have disembarked some hundreds of banditti at various points of Calabria; but the people who have been so often the victims of English instigations, and are convinced of their impotence, united in a mass to drive back these their allies.
GERMANY.
VIENNA, June 8. Last night, the Archduke John departed hence unexpectedly; it is supposed he is gone to the Emperor. The late events in Spain and the Papal Dominions have caused a strong sensation, and given occasion to many secret conferences among the ministers of the different courts residing here.
FRANCE.
PARIS, June 7.
The intercourse, by couriers, with different courts, and particularly with those of Vienna & Petersburg, is very frequent at present; it is therefore concluded, with reason, that weighty matters are under discussion, the development of which is expected with impatience. Various reports are prevalent here, which have been received from the Prussian territory. According to some accounts, that power will join the German confederation, and place its contingent along the whole coasts of the Baltic. According to others, the negotiation, for uniting Russia to the German confederation have not succeeded.
From Naples we hear, under the date of the 7th May.—“Yesterday morning at six o'clock, his majesty the king repaired to Milan, from whence his majesty will proceed to Bayonne, to his serene brother the Emperor of the French. According to report, the absence of his Majesty will be of no long duration.”
We are informed by intelligence from Toulouse, dated the 2d instant, that his majesty the king of Naples has already passed through that city, and was hastening to Bayonne with great speed.
General Menou, appointed by his majesty the Emperor, Governor General of the three departments of Tuscany, has received the grand cross of the legion of honor.
On the night of the day before yesterday, arrived here, general Sebastian, Ambassador of his French Imperial majesty at the Sublime Porte, who lately left Constantinople.
June 9.
According to the intelligence received from the ci-devant province of Brittany, his majesty the Emperor is shortly expected here. The Mayor of Nantz has already announced the approaching arrival of his majesty to the inhabitants, and he has required all the artists to deliver in projects for receiving his majesty in the most splendid manner. At L'Orient, Rennes, Brest, and elsewhere in like manner, great preparations are making.
June 10.
In the Moniteur is contained the following from Bayonne, dated the 4th instant.—“The day before yesterday his majesty received at his Levee the deputation of the Grandees of Spain, and had a very long conference with them.”
“Yesterday his excellency M. d'Aranza, minister of finance presented to his majesty the deputation of the council of the Indies and of Finance. His majesty conversed two hours with the members of this deputation, concerning the changes and improvements which the welfare of Spain requires, in the opinion of all intelligent persons. The deputies of the extraordinary junta are daily arriving.”
From Madrid we learn the following, under the date of the 30th May:—
“Yesterday the council of Castile held an extraordinary assembly, in pursuance of a command communicated by their excellencies Don Sebastian Pienula and Don Azarias Mon, the seniors of the council:—
“Sir,—His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Berg, Lieut. general of the kingdom, commands, that at 8 o'clock of the morning of to-morrow the 30th of May, the council do assemble, in order to proceed to the execution of a decree and proclamation of his majesty the emperor of the French, King of Italy and protector of the confederacy of the Rhine.”
“In this decree it has pleased his imperial and Royal Majesty, by virtue of the rights to the crown of Spain which have been ceded to him, to inform the council of Castile, of the measures which he has taken, in order to fix the basis for the new government of the kingdom. His majesty commands at the same time that his highness the Grand Duke of Berg shall continue to fulfil the functions of Lieut. general of the kingdom; and he requires the council of Castile to publish and affix the said imperial decree, that no one may pretend ignorance of the same.”
Pursuant to this and to an express command from his serene highness the Lieut. general, I gave your excellency notice that the court will assemble to-morrow morning early.”
The Imperial decree itself was to the following effect:
“Napoleon, Emperor of the French, king of Italy, protector of the confederacy of the Rhine, &c.
“Tae king and the princes of the house of Spain having ceded their rights to the crown, as is known by their treaties of the 5th and 10th of May and by their proclamations published by the Junta and the council of Castile, we have decreed and do decree, ordered and do order, as follows:—
“Art. 1. The assembly of the Notables, which has already been convened by the
lieutenant general of the kingdom, shall be held on the 14th June, at Bayonne—The deputies shall be charged with the sentiments, desires, and complaints of those they represent; and also with full power to fix the basis of the new government for the kingdom.”
“2. Our cousin, the Grand Duke of Berg, shall continue to fulfil the functions of lieutenant general of the kingdom.”
“3. The ministers, the Council of Castile, and all civil, ecclesiastical, and military authorities are, as far as is requisite, confirmed. Justice shall be administered under the same forms, and in the same manner as is usual.”
“The Council of Castile is charged with the publication of this decree, and with the affixing it on all places where it may be necessary, that no one may pretend ignorance of the same.”
“Given in our imperial and royal palace at Bayonne, the 25th of May, 1808. (Signed) NAPOLEON.”
The favourable reception which his majesty the emperor and king has given to the Portuguese deputies at Bayonne has, according to letters from Portugal of the 21st of May, revived the hopes of the Portuguese of a happier futurity. This is known by an extract from a letter made public by the duke of Abrantes, governor general of Portugal and written at Bayonne, on the 27th April by the Portuguese deputies to his majesty the emperor and king.
The extract was preceded by the following proclamation, by his excellency the governor general:—
“PORTUGUESE.—Without doubt you will merit the benevolence of Napoleon the great; your conduct will prove that you are worthy of independence. It will be a source of great joy to me, if I can contribute to your felicity. Portuguese—continue to live in peace, and place your confidence in me. The moment approaches when your new organization will take place.”
The extract from the letters was to the following effect:—
COUNTRYMEN!
“The confidence with which you honoured us in sending us to the great monarch, to be the interpreters of your wishers and sentinels, was granted, that we might submit our dearest interests in the fate of our country, to the decision of the mighty genius who is to renovate Europe. On our arrival at the frontiers of the French empire, we were witnesses of the continual rejoicings of the subjects of the great Napoleon. This expression of universal joy in France afforded us a presentiment of our felicity.”
“His imperial and royal majesty devoted the day of his residence at Bayonne to the reception of his subjects. He was pleased to grant us the second day. He entered into the minutest details respecting all our desires and concerns. Nothing can equal the extent of his genius, the sublimity of his mind, and the generosity of his principles. At the same time that his majesty condescended to discourse with us, with paternal affability, on the present state of affairs, he made the most important observations upon every thing that could assure our prosperity, and spoke to us with a noble confidence concerning the rights which events have given him over the country. The emperor observed that the great distance which separates Portugal from the seat of government in France, does not permit his watching over the concerns of our country with the same care and solicitude as over the interests of his other subjects, and that he knew the difficulty of entrusting a great power, over distant countries, to other hands. His majesty spoke to us with some displeasure, but without any great warmth, of the prince who governed us, and of his royal race. He principally treated of the means of raising us to our due station among the powers of the continent of Europe and of delivering us from the yoke of British influence, under which we had during so many years suffered. His majesty said, that he would endure no English colony on the continent. Finally, he declared, that our fate was in our own hands; that it depended on the disposition which we should manifest to the world, the uprightness with which we should embrace the general cause of the continent of Europe, and the firmness with which we should resist temptations to mislead us from the objects in view. See these are the tokens by which his imperial and royal majesty will recognize whether you are worthy to constitute a nation, support a throne, and have a Prince who will govern you, and fill a rank among the powers of Europe.”
The Portuguese Deputation have repaired from Bayonne to Bordeaux, with the exception of M. de Lima, ambassador of Portugal in France, who has remained at Bayonne in order to give his majesty that information concerning the establishments of the country, which he may require.

GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, June 21.
The following article appeared in a Dutch paper of the 10th inst.
"A camp is to be formed near Berlin of 40 000 French troops. Various reasons are assigned (The French say to ease the inhabitants)
"The French minister for the colonies has sent a messenger to the Board of Commerce at Bordeaux, ordering that all vessels bound to the colonies must take on board from 40 to 50 soldiers; according to the size of the vessel, until 10,000 men shall have been in this manner conveyed to the West Indies.
It is strongly reported in Amsterdam, that Austria and Russia are about to enter into a very close alliance.
Gen. Dumourier has certainly offered to take the command of the patriotic army of Spain.
July 1-9.
The reports of the insurrections in France against the usurped tyranny and insupportable military conscription of Bonaparte, are probably premature. But it is nevertheless a fact, that certain persons are arrived in this country, to the number of 3, who have escaped from France, and have made their way over here through Holland; and they not only declare the sentiment of abhorrence against Bonaparte, is universal on that part of the continent through which they passed; but they are asserted and believed to be authorized to make certain propositions to our Government connected with future meditated movements in France. They have had an interview with a member of Administration, and it is not improbable that important consequences may result from their visit to England.
A bulletin, of which the following is the substance, was circulated on Saturday evening:—
"That letters of the 12th of June had been received from Admiral Cotton, off Lisbon, at which time the army under him not consisted of about 8000 men. Junot had quitted his head quarters in the city of Lisbon, and had found it prudent to retire to the Castle of St. Julien. The right wing of the small army under his command was extended toward Cascaes. He was well informed of the whole proceedings of the Spaniards both in Spain, and in Oporto, and of the inclinations of the Portuguese people whom he had proceeded to disarm of all offensive weapons—it is said even of knives and forks."
Letters received from Cadiz, state that the Marquis de Hijar, a determined enemy of French influence, residing near Madrid has with the whole of his family, and domestics, been put to death by a party of French soldiers, who in compliance with the orders they had received, forced their way into the house of the Marquis, in the dead of the night, and murdered in cold blood, every person they discovered, amounting to upwards of thirty.
Three brigades of infantry, consisting of 10 000 men, with several squadrons of cavalry, are already under orders to embark at Ramsgate and in the Downs. A brigade of the guards is also to be immediately embarked, and the total number of troops to be employed on this occasion will amount to little short of 30,000.—Report says that Lord Moira is to have the command.
A considerable number of Spanish Grandees are at Bayonne, & are or affect to be friendly to Napoleon. Among them are said to be prince Castel Franco, the Duke del Parque, the Duke of Ossuna, the Marquis of Santa Croix, and the Count of Santa Coloma, the Duke del Infantado, Urquijo, and Cevallos.
Talleyrand is said to be out of favor with Napoleon! and to have been averse to his project on Spain.
The present would be a favorable time for a revolt in Naples, in Rome, and, indeed throughout Italy.
Mr. Frere is appointed Envoy to the Spanish Patriots.
NEW-YORK, August 26.
By the sloop industry, arrived at this port last evening from St. Croix, we learn that the Spaniards at Porto Rico, and on the Main, had declared in favor of Ferdinand, that all the Frenchmen were ordered to depart in seventeen days. On the Main, a great many Frenchmen had been massacred. Flour was scarce at Porto Rico, and the British commander at St. Thomas had sent a small supply there. At St. Croix and St. Thomas, flour was 30 dollars per barrel, scarce and on the rise, in consequence of the supply that had been sent to the Spaniards.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool dated July 7.
"Our market for most articles of American produce is rather on the decline; cotton and tobacco excepted; and the quotations are obtained with difficulty.—The new and remarkable situation of Spain gives rise to the hope that the career of France is at an end. Russia, Denmark and Sweden are about co-operating together, assisted by our forces; and it is confidently said, that Zealand is conquered from the French; the mission of general Moore to Sweden may have given rise to these reports, but they meet with general disbelief. The orders in council are rescinded, as far as relates to Spain; and we trust ere long, our former good understanding will return."
The United States brig of war Argus, sailed from this port on Wednesday last, on a cruise.
Destructive Fire! —On Wednesday night, about half past 12 o'clock, a fire broke out in the wooden building No. 19 Nassau street, occupied by Mr. Edward Watkeys as a Soap and Candle Factory, which raged with uncommon violence; but by the spirited exertions of the firemen and citizens, who attend it, was got under, not however until the following buildings were consumed:—Mr. Watkeys' house and factory; the brick school house, belonging to the Dutch Presbyterian Church; a school house lately occupied by G. Baron, teacher of Mathematics, &c., the livery stables belonging to Mr. Hill, and several other back buildings. The roof of the City Library was several times on fire, but was fortunately extinguished.
It is with great commiseration, we mention, that the wife and daughter of Mr. Watkeys, with a black female domestic and her two children, were burnt to death.—The remains of three of the bodies were found yesterday morning, the other two are still among the ruins.
We should be wanting in our duty, were we not to mention, that too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the firemen, for the active and laudable zeal they displayed at the fire last evening, as well as on all similar occasions. We might mention a number of gentlemen, who distinguished themselves in arresting the progress of the flames, particularly as it related to the City Library, at the hazard of their lives, were we not fearful of offending their delicacy by the publication of names.
August 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Gibraltar to his correspondent in New-York, dated July 5.
"We have now received official accounts of the complete success of the Spaniards in several severe engagements fought at Saragossa and Valladolid, all of which have redounded to the honor of the Spanish arms. I am uninformed of the loss on either side, but it is said to be great. Two French generals arrived here this day, taken prisoners in Algarves, Portugal, and brought here by the Portuguese. They will be sent immediately to England. All Portugal is in arms, determined to resist the encroachments of the French."
"The ship Rising Sun, Parsons, will sail from Cadiz, for the United States in 10 or 12 days."
From Gibraltar Papers.
SARAGOSSA, (Arragon,) June 16.
Yesterday those proud Frenchmen who presumed to attack this capital were overthrown. 700 were killed, a considerable number wounded, 30 prisoners taken, and many deserters joined us. We captured 6 battalion pieces, six stand of colours, one military chest, a number of horses, and a quantity of arms and ammunition. We confidently expect the whole army which has entered Arragon will be utterly defeated.
SORIA, June 18.
The French had lost between 5 and 6000 men in the actions of Tudela, Mallen, Gallur and Alagon, and the remaining 12,000 had orders to enter Saragossa. They were all put to the sword. We have taken 400 horses, and 27 waggons of ammunition.
TORTOSA, June 9.
Two hundred Spanish and Walloon Guards, with many manufacturers have arrived here from Barcelona, and enlisted for the Patriots. Yesterday they were joined by as many more. Latterly Spanish soldiers, who refuse to fight with the French at Barcelona, are shut up in the citadel. Many young men have been handcuffed, and some chained by their necks to be carried to France. 6000 of the inhabitants are said to have escaped from Barcelona.
BARCELONA, June 7.
The state of affairs in this province is growing more and more interesting every moment; while this capital can take no share because its fortresses are in the hands of the French. They committed all manner of excesses for the purpose of overawing the people. Three inhabitants were shot, charged by a soldier with encouraging desertion. We learn, that at the foot of Montserrat, in a farm house called Masana, the inhabitants of Manresa, and several other places, opened such a fire upon the French division which sat out from this or that town, that they put it completely to the rout, with the loss of many killed and wounded and took its whole train of artillery excepting one howitzer. This evening carts are coming in loaded with wounded Frenchmen.
This day at noon, 1000 French horse and foot, marched out; but they have already returned in a panic. A short time since, a strong division of the best troops they have went out from this, and not one remains. Two divisions left here—one for Tarragona, and the other for Manresa. The latter fell into an ambush at Bruch, where the revolutionists had erected two batteries. The peasantry have dug holes on the roads towards Madrid, to impede the French cavalry, and cut down trees to obstruct the Infantry.
Yesterday morning the armed inhabitants of Bruch attacked the French—and it is supposed 2000 were killed. The inhabitants were directed by a priest, who held a sword in one hand and a crucifix in the other. The Castle of St. Ferdinand will be starved into surrender.
Manresa, Vich and Lerida, are in a state of defence, and the armed inhabitants of Gerona have taken possession of the forts.
PROCLAMATION.
Of the Spanish Ladies at Alicante. The government has as yet offended the fair sex—and many there are among us who cannot contain their resentment. Are we not useful for any thing in the present occurrences? Would they refuse our employing ourselves in the labours suited to our sex? Our honor is called in question, and we require entire satisfaction. How can you repair our wrongs? Employ us immediately in those decent occupations which can alleviate, give assistance, and support our brave warriors.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, long a resident in Malaga dated Gibraltar, July 10.
"After the arrival of the French troops
in Madrid, a few months past, the Spaniards were in a shocking situation. In some places persons perished for the want of food. But the Spaniards have now risen against their oppressors. In Malaga the French Consul and a merchant have been beheaded, and their heads carried about the city on pikes, and finally their bodies and their furniture burnt. In Valencia upwards of three hundred Frenchmen have been killed.
"I learn from Malaga, that the Sally, Hastings, will load for Boston."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Gibraltar, to his correspondent in Bos on, dated July 11th 1808.
"The fortress of Barcelona is still in possession of the French; I hope soon to hear that the Spaniards have command there again. The Spanish armies seem to be so far successful, and they are in great spirits."
Another letter from Gibraltar, July 10, from an American, says, "The Spaniards are now struggling without their king, and with an undisciplined army, against one of the most powerful Monarchs in Europe. God send them a favorable issue. They have shown an enthusiastic spirit, worthy of the highest praise.—Their resistance, when their enemy had 150 to 200,000 regular troops in their country, was as unexpected as courageous."
IMPORTANT. —Accounts received yesterday from Trinidad, by the arrival of the brig Neptune, state, that the British frigate Acasta arrived at the Carracas, from Seville, with dispatches from the Junta, two days after the French ship charged with dispatches from Bonaparte reached there, and while the Government were in Council, deliberating on them, the inhabitants rose en masse, seized the French officer and ship, hoisted the Spanish and English colors together, and declared in favor of Ferdinand VII. and the Seville Government.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26.
We are indebted to a respectable Mercantile House of this City, for the following interesting details, furnished Captain John W. Cox, of the ship John Jones.
Left Lisbon, on the 17th of June, 1808, at that time there was a report in circulation that a revolution had taken place in Russia, and that the emperor Alexander had been deposed by his people, and his brother Constantine proclaimed Emperor. About the latter end of the month of March, Mr. Michael Setarro, was sent by the French General Junot, to the British Admiral Sir Charles, Cotton, then commanding the blockading squadron off the bar of Lisbon, with proposals to permit provisions to come in; the boat in which Mr. S. went carried the Portuguese flag, with a white flag at the fore, the Admiral's answer was that he was willing to permit a certain quantity of provisions into Portugal, under the following conditions.
 1. That it should be in British bottoms, with flags of truce as colonial produce; at so,  2. That they should be allowed to take in return Wines, Fruits, &c.  3 That all British subjects then confined should be set at liberty. 
To the 3d article the French General consented but not to the other two, and in consequence published a decree, and gave orders to all officers commanding the forts and batteries along the coast, to fire on all vessels that appeared off the whole extent of the coast, of Portugal, under any pretence whatever, even with a flag of truce, under pain of being tried and broken by a court martial.
In the month of May, Mr. S. was again sent out and remained there three days, but the result of his mission was not known, when I left Lisbon. About the middle of May, the Spanish Gen. Bellesia who commanded at Porto, marched from thence for Spain, and took with him as prisoners the French Gen. Quesnel with all his suit and troops as also the chief magistrate. Mr. Taboureau, and the people at Porto it is said had appointed a government in the name of the former prince regent and hoisted a Portuguese flag; the greater part of the Spanish troops that entered Portugal with the French, also marched to Spain, but those in Lisbon and its environs were all disarmed on the night of the 10th of June, by the French, and put on board some Portuguese ships of war then in the Tagus under French colors. Gen. Junot published the next morning his motives for disarming the Spaniards, in which he says that he was obliged to take those steps, although (very much against his feelings) on account of the infamous behavior of the Spanish Gen. at Porto, and to prevent any effusion of blood. In Lisbon there was only about 800 Spaniards, and in the environs about 1200 men, making in the whole 2000 men. There was not more than 5000 French troops in Portugal when I left it, the rest of the army having marched for Spain, and in different parts of the frontiers of Portugal. The French had been attacked by the Spaniards, particularly at Badajoz, where they permitted them to enter, and then attacked them, killed a great number and took the remainder prisoners. The Portuguese Lieut. Gen. Gomez Freire de Andrade who marched with the Portuguese troops for France it is said was at one of the frontier towns of Portugal, at the head of an army of forty thousand Portuguese and Spanish troops; he is a Gen. of some experience, having distinguished himself formerly in the Russian service, as also when he was second in command of the Portuguese troops that were sent to assist the Spaniards in the commencement of the French Revolution, where he also distinguished himself as a General. The French Gen. Junot, gave orders that all the property belonging to this General should be immediately confiscated, who is very popular and almost adored by the Portuguese people.
The French had fortified the castle of St. George, in Lisbon, and put in bread and water for six months, and it was generally supposed, should they be attacked by the Spaniards by land, and the British by sea, that they would retire to that castle as it commands the city which they could easily destroy. Off Lisbon there was a very strong fleet, as also a number of transports with troops on board, but they had not disembarked in any place when I left Lisbon. There are no French troops in the province of Algarve, where the people are all in arms, and that part of Portugal is governed in the name of the Prince Regent and the Portuguese flag flying there, as also in a number of the provinces throughout Portugal.
Both Spaniards and Portuguese have red ribbands about their left arms as a distinction, they have also seized about 5000 barrels of flour, destined for Lisbon; as also the greater part of the Church plate, and upwards of 5000 bags of cotton going from Portugal to France. When I left Portugal there was no great want of provisions, but every thing very dear, and a great deal of poverty; there being no business whatever doing, and should they not shortly receive some supplies of corn, bread must rise considerably in price, although there was a very great prospect of an abundant harvest all over the country. In Lisbon the French are preparing with great activity all the old ships of war the Prince left behind him, but not one of them it is said is sea worthy.
The Russian fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Sevin, consisting of nine ships of the line, one fifty gun vessel and a frigate, still continue in the Tagus, they are also repairing.
The French made an attack on the fort Castro Marin, in Algarve, on the night of the 23d of June, but were repulsed with the loss of a number of men killed and taken prisoners, and all over that part of Portugal they have been attacked by the Portuguese and completely routed.
It was likewise reported that the 21st June, was the day fixed for all the Portuguese to rise on the French; but I cannot say if they rose in Lisbon, as I was on my journey at that time for Algarve; and all communication was stopped between that part and the South of Portugal, but it was said that they had rose there, as also in St. Ubes, Alcacero do Sal, Beja, &c. as also at Mertola, where they took a great quantity of flour intended for Lisbon.
BALTIMORE, August 17.
COMMUNICATION.
MR. INYNE. Talleyrand's oath of allegiance, sworn and recorded at Philadelphia, is brought forward by the federalists; but what purpose it can answer to them, I cannot divine. This oath was evidently taken to prevent improper suspicions, and to secure Talleyrand the confidence of the government during his residence among us. Be it forever remembered, that Talleyrand's intimate and constant associates, whilst he stayed in Philadelphia, and whilst he remained in America, were federalists. This I do not charge as a dishonor to them; it was a mark of their hospitality, perhaps to the quondam bishop; who probably considered them as "the best blood of the nation"—At Bingham's he was the partaker of the joys and festivity of every party; with Hamilton he was as familiar as a brother; and it was doubtless owing to his close acquaintance with the leading federalists of that day, that he formed his opinions of the strength of a British party in this country; for in truth the little, arch, lame fellow, completely gulled the Tories, who courted him, flattered him, and taught him a prodigy—"Who's the dupe? A Philadelphian."
From the Franklin Repository.
"I Charles Maurice de Talleyrand formerly Perigord administrator of the Department of A
"Paris son of Daniel de Talleyrand a general in the armies of France born at Paris and arrived at Philadelphia from London do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to the United States of America and that I will not at any time wilfully and knowingly do any matter or thing prejudicial to the freedom and independence thereof (Signed)
"Ch: Man: de Talleyrand Perigord."
"Sworn the 19th May 1794"
"Before Math. Clarkson, mayor"
The original of the following oath is among the greatest curiosities to be found in Mr. Peale's museum. It was certainly worthy of preservation—it may perhaps explain that blind dependence which our present administration seem to place in the French court. Surely every thing done by the august Napoleon and his sage minister Talleyrand, must be for our good—hath not the latter sworn it, and who will be so bold as to assert that the Prince of Benevento, King of Portugal, &c. &c. will not adhere to his oath. His recommendation—his friendly advice, most certainly deserves attention, and we presume has been attended to, by our government.
This word "formerly" appears to have been interlined by Mr. Talleyrand himself, being in the hand writing with the signature.
WASHINGTON CITY, August 27.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Wm. Murdock to a gentleman in George Town, Columbia, dated London, May 1, 1808, and received by the Union, arrived at New-York.
"I have this day received from Messrs. Wilkins in bills on your account £1000. They quote the price of Maryland tobacco in Holland at 13 a 15st. Virginia 15 a 16st. If your embargo continues six months longer, prices there will be up to 20st. or higher. The Two Mary's and several other vessels with Maryland tobacco, have of late been forced into this market contrary to the original intention by the orders in council, which will prove fatal to the shippers, unless some means can be devised for getting such cargoes to the continent. This, with a thousand other reasons, proves the great propriety of your embargo, and that it should be continued until the orders of council and French decrees are revoked. If your embargo was removed and these orders in council and French decrees continued, all the commerce you could carry on would be ruinous to you, for under these restrictions, your produce must come here to perish or be subject to capture by the French. Nothing but a continuance of your embargo can save you from ruin, unless the European powers relax their severity a
gainst your commerce, and the embargo is the only thing to produce this relaxation."
"May 30. I have this moment your favor of 31st March by the packet. Your drats have all had due respect. Nothing doing in Maryland tobacco, because it is not fit for the use of this country, and all the ports on the continent are shut against England by the French."
"May 31. If your embargo continue 6 or 8 months longer, your tobacco may be disposed of to some advantage, for by that time all the Virginias now in this country will be consumed, and then the manufacturers must use Marylands from necessity. If your government should be weak enough to remove your embargo before the orders in council and the French decrees are annulled, this and all the other produce from America will be totally sacrificed. Under such circumstances, tobacco will not pay the freight and insurance, and will sink the whole first cost and more."
As extracts have already been made of two or three letters from Mr. Murdock to his different correspondents, it may not be deemed mal-apropos for the information of his countrymen at large, to give a short sketch of his history.
Mr. Murdock is a native of Prince George's county, Maryland. He entered the service of his country when a youth, with the grade of 2d lieutenant, and soon attracted the attention of his superior officers by distinguishing himself on several trying occasions. He was afterwards promoted to the rank of captain, and would have continued to rise rapidly, had not a cessation of hostilities between England and America checked his patriotic ardor.
After the peace of 1783, Mr. Murdock settled in the West Indies, where he remained till the decline of health rendered a change of residence necessary. About the year 1786 he returned to his native country, where he continued till some time after the adoption of the federal constitution, when he transferred his residence to London.
It may be safely stated that no person in the American trade ever gave more universal satisfaction or deserved it with more justice than Mr. Murdock. No man in London is better known on 'Change, or at Lloyd's, or is in better credit. Mr. M. is, and ever has been a decided Federalist, and therefore his endeavors to reconcile his countrymen to the Embargo Law, cannot be ascribed to bias or partiality for the present administration.
ON the 28th of September next, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, by trustees appointed for that purpose, on a credit of one, two and three years, that highly improved and valuable FARM,
CHILLOWEE,
Situated in the county of Cumberland, and immediately between Farmville and James-town, containing by estimation 500 acres. For the cultivation of tobacco, wheat, corn, &c. perhaps it is inferior to no land in the middle country. The improvements on this farm, besides the local situation, would be objects of considerable importance with any gentleman who wishes to purchase a country seat. Also, at the same time and place, will be SOLD, on a credit of twelve months, a variety of valuable
Household Furniture,
and Plantation Tools & Utensils. If the sale is not finished on the first day, it will be continued from day to day, until every thing is sold.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH.
August 21, 1808. tds
James A. Oswald
EMBRACES the earliest opportunity to return his grateful acknowledgements to his friends, for their polite and friendly attentions to him, during his late indisposition, and informs them, and the public in general, that ( Deo Volente ) he will resume his professional functions on Monday next, 5th inst. on which day, he requests his pupils punctually to attend, at the usual hour.
September 1, 1808. 3t.
For Rent,
THE tenement, at present occupied by Mr. Archibald Foster, near the market bridge, possession may be had on the 1st of October next. Also, for rent or sale, a two story house, &c. (now finishing off) on Shockoe Hill, possession of which may be had about the 1st of November next.
W. M. KIM.
Richmond, Sept. 1st, 1808. 3w
Dissolution.
THE copartnership of JOHN & JESSE B. KEY is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm are requested to come forward and make payment to Jesse B. Key.
JOHN KEY Jun.
JESSE B. KEY.
1st Sept. 1808. w3*
LAST NIGHT.
Mr. Manfredi
Will perform to-morrow evening, Sept. 3.
HIS exhibition will consist of Rope Dancing , with and without the balance pole; of Tumbling and Feats of Activity ; the Pyramids , &c. &c. &c. and hopes by his exertions to merit the public patronage.
HE WILL ALSO PERFORM A NEW PANTO- MIME, CALLED
Harlequin Pastry Cook.
Clown, Mr. Manfredi.
Columbine, Miss Catherine.
Old Man, Mr. Copene.
Magician, Mr. John.
Harlequin, Master Glorious.
** The performance to commence at half past 7 o'clock precisely. Tickets half a dollar.
September 3, 1808. 1

RICHMOND: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1808. FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. TO JAMES MONROE, ESQUIRE. LETTER IV.
Agreeable to the intimation in my last, you no doubt expected that these letters had reached their conclusion. This number will leave you undisturbed to your own reflection and determination. Whether you will think of the author, as many others think of some of your self-sworn advocates, as being possessed of too much arrogant importance, is perfectly immaterial to him, and less so, to the object he wishes. Whether his bosom glows with an unfeigned desire for your welfare, or the more holy flame of patriotism, is a question, sacred to the decision of his conscience. You have now before you, perhaps, a weak resemblance of your situation, but it is hoped, that so far from your becoming a Narcissus, that you will rather complain with Richard, of being "curtailed of your fair proportion." It will be most truly and emphatically your own fault, if you are discarded by the people. There never was an alternative so fairly proposed, as that, which fortune has now submitted to you. There is a degree of enthusiasm in the anxiety of the people, to know which you will prefer; their esteem and reverence, or their contempt and denunciation. Whether you will join the majority of your country, or the little club of conspiracy, which is breathing defiance, and panting for civil commotion? Whether you will support the administration, or help to demolish it? These are simple questions, upon which the fate of a man is suspended, and it would, indeed, be the most extravagant kind of contempt which should induce him to be contemptuously silent. It is true that a public functionary would be highly culpable, if he should condescend, like an Eves Dropper, to listen and dispute every little incident and anecdote, which is whispered about him; but this is far different from your situation. The relations of your character, are more peculiar and interesting, than any which has occurred since the formation of our republic. A thousand inducements urge the people to become acquainted with you, since your return, and, as an individual, upon whom there is no ministerial or diplomatic restraint, they will insist upon it, until it is flatly refused. Thus far they are willing to go, in order to evince their high esteem and political affection; and surely, few men, unless enrobed in divinity, could expect more. When you returned from your embassy under a federal administration, you did not hesitate then, to quiet the fears of the people, by an octavo work, although the charges were not near so serious, or half so plausible. A volume was required then, when almost a syllable would be enough now. Conscious innocence, we are told, needs no advocate. If you are entirely under the influence of this precept, it might, in regard to yourself, be justifiable to be mute, but when the interests of your country requires a different course of conduct, you surely will be unparadonable, if you prefer to enjoy that indifference in regard to yourself, rather than sacrifice it in regard to your country. The interpretation of this is nothing more, than that your silence will give confirmation to suspicion, and whether you really co-operate with this anti-ministerial party or not, the effect will be the same. The people will believe it, and the party will not fail to extract every advantage from it. It is, I hope, unnecessary to give any more coloring to the features of the times; their inflammation is enough to excite the trembling solicitude of every man. If we look to the north, we behold the crest of insurrection, and if we turn to the south, we shall find that the snake is only scotched, not killed, that something very nearly alike choice spirits is casting its influence about. The people are perfectly willing to view your late conduct at the court of St. James, in the most favorable light, and to believe that it was dictated by the purest impulse of patriotism. They have seen that you and the government are in perfect harmony, upon paper, and they wish that you may be so at heart. You have admitted, yourself, that you went further than your instructions allowed. This transgression, you must be firmly convinced, would not have passed thus far, sub silentio, but for your known virtues, and approved patriotism. If you had been the minister of any other country, your conduct, in such an instance, would have fixed your destiny. In order to be convinced of this, you have only to recollect diplomatic contemporaries; men who were invested with similar powers, and men, who acted in some measure, similar to yourself. What would the British government have said to the Earl of Yarmouth, when a minister at Paris, if he had forgotten the basis upon which the treaty was to be formed, according to his instructions, and if, instead of clinging to the uti possidetis , he had admitted other propositions? They perceived that Talleyrand's masterly genius of diplomacy, had, in some degree, decoyed him from his basis, and that he was leaning so far, as to incline to substitute propositions. In consequence of even this trifling variation, the Earl of Lauderdale was immediately sent to Paris. It was pretended that the Earl of Yarmouth was recalled, because it was suggested in France, in consequence of this new appointment, that they wished to take some unfair advantage, but the fact was, that although he was recalled with as much politeness as possible, the true operative reason, was, that he had floated from his buoy, that he had lost sight of his sine qua non proposition. This construction is confirmed, when we recollect the high, unbending tone that was observed by his successor; that as soon as the arch minister of France played off similar strokes of diplomacy, he demanded his passport, and returned into the presence of his king . It is pretended that if Fox had lived, a treaty would have been made, notwithstanding that he himself, digested the very principles which were so strictly adhered to, after his death, and which proved fruitless in the end.
The same conjecture has been formed in this country in regard to yourself, notwithstanding Mr. Fox gave every possible reason to believe that your sine qua non instruction upon the subject of impressment would never succeed. I call it your sine qua non instruction, because the subject of impressment was the cynosure of your embassy and it was never expected that you would form any treaty unless upon this basis. You were not without contemporaries in the diplomatic world at this time, and men too, who likewise moved out of the sphere of their instructions. What became of the Russian minister who was guilty of this violation in Paris? M. D'Oubril had been considered by his country as a man of distinguished talents and incorruptible patriotism and was therefore selected for this important office. To use the very language in which he is spoken of, it is said, "that it was essential that the person charged with this negotiation, should be well acquainted with the actual state of political affairs; that he should have a clue to all the negotiations, and understand the interests of all allies. Talents were necessary, and it was known he possessed them. Principles were necessary and he was thought to be influenced by the very best. It was proper that the negotiator should have the confidence of the allies, and not be odious to the French. M. D'Oubril united in his person those qualities which were necessary for the negotiator, what was expected from him, he appeared to promise by his past conduct, and those are the only means by which men, can form their judgment of the future." This man however was induced from some motive, which we shall never be able to ascertain, to sign a treaty which was rejected in limine by his country.
In order to shelter himself from the thunder of his offended emperor, he advanced the most quixotic trumpery that can be possibly conceived. That he was forced by Bonaparte under the most alarming pen-ulties and inspired by the most cheering hopes to subscribe the treaty, which was afterwards refused. The justification which this man makes, is unexampled in the most eccentric memoirs of diplomacy. He declares that in acting contrary to his instructions, "he was surrounded, circumvented, wearied and provoked; that many threats were uttered, a harsh and insulting tone was used towards him, that the negotiators were assembled at two o'clock in the morning, that the conference had lasted for sixteen hours, that he was alone against a number who relieved one another; that he had become feverish; that his head was bewildered, and that it was under these circumstances he signed." It is far from my intention to insinuate any comparison between you and these men, although the same fact exists in each case. My object is to show in what light the violation of treaty making instructions is viewed in other countries, and to show that the administration, so far from wishing to impress these dark hues and lineaments upon your character, is extremely solicitous to shield you from accusation by bestowing the highest encomiums upon your conduct. If they had ever felt this envious inclination to diminish your popularity, there surely could not be a more inviting opportunity, and more recent unanswerable precedents than might be urged at this very time. You will not, I hope, use the language of General Clarke,* who, when reminded by the British minister of some oral communications and informal intimation , replied with an affected air, that they were entirely des Romains politiques .
These are serious circumstances in regard to yourself, and require the most serious consideration. It would be no extravagant opinion to say that you are gratefully indebted to the administration for the evidence which they have furnished of their high and unalterable esteem, and it would be less so, to say that you will richly deserve the fat of denunciation, if you refuse to satisfy the people upon the simple questions which are stated in these letters. Your high-toned followers in the minority may fret and declaim in your behalf, but if they do, mark the consequence—it will be your ruin. It is with reluctance that I am led to speak of this party again, and particularly to hint at some of its prominent characters, but your welfare demands it.
When I think of a party formed entirely of vindictive passion and heart-aching resentment, with that description of men in its van, who are described in the phrase of Mirabeau, as having gained a certain reputation nobody knows how? I fear that to speak in appropriate terms, I should offend the old maids delicacy of the times. The spirit of '98 which gave things their proper names appears to be forgotten, and is succeeded by the most courtly politeness of using expressions with a decision, & thoughts without meaning. But, sir, it is necessary that you should be told that there are men around you, who, according to the critic's distinction, have more pride than vanity, more self-importance than popular esteem, and less of true honest republicanism than either. I shall now finish with the delightful consolation that I have at least attempted to do my duty. Your reason will do the rest. I have only used the privilege which belongs to every man in this country:
"Where even the Peasant boasts these rights to scan And learns to venerate himself as man."
TIMOLEON. * A minister who acted for sometime in conjunction with Champagny.
It is astonishing that in all the parliamentary discussions upon the orders of council, they have carefully avoided to answer the enquiry of Brougham, whether the French decrees could be carried into execution. It has been fully proved that similar efforts have been made by France to cramp the commerce of Great Britain, but that they were perfectly idle and fruitless. The Berlin decree passed in 1806. If there was any necessity for the adoption of such rigid measures in retaliation, as the orders of council, why were they not adopted immediately after the passage of that decree. Why should they have waited until the fall of 1807.
If it is true as pretended, that the orders of council are entirely retaliatory measures, drawn forth by the conduct of France, why did they not feel this spirit of retaliation in 1806, and why did they not issue their orders of council. The impression, is resistless, that they had fixed their jealous eye upon American commerce, & that they were determined to force it entirely within their own controul. We find from the following speech that the ridiculous insinuation of the anti-ministerial party has already found its way into the British cabinet, that the orders of council were not the cause of the
embargo, because they were unknown at the time of its adoption. The foolish inference that some would draw from hence is, that Mr. Jefferson would have recommended this measure at all events, merely from a principle of British hatred. It is indeed too ridiculously extravagant for a moment's consideration.
AMERICA. The following observations were made by Mr. Canning, the Prime minister, in the British House of Commons on the 24th of June, in answer to remarks by Mr. Whitbread.
"I shall only state, that in the whole conduct of the British government, with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake, we have endeavored to keep in view the principle upon which we set out, namely, to make ample reparation for that which was a decidedly wrong act; but to make that reparation under a determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has ever considered as essential to its dearest interests. Sir, I may boldly appeal to the country to determine, whether from the correspondence on the table of the House, any bad disposition on the part of his majesty's ministers has appeared through the whole transactions. That the rupture of the negotiation on this subject was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side, is an incontrovertible truth. The reparation was not accepted by America, because America would fulfill the condition on which alone it was tendered, namely, the revocation of that proclamation by which the British ships were not allowed to enter the harbors of America, while those of the enemy visited them at pleasure. But, sir, the manner in which the British reparation was tendered to America by a special mission, was, to all the feelings of nice honor, an effective reparation, although not accepted; and so in fact we have every reason to believe that it was considered by the American government. With respect, sir, to the embargo, and to the probable effects of the orders in council, in producing its abandonment, the hon. gentleman has misstated a right honorable friend's proposition. The honorable gentleman declares my right hon. friend to have predicted, that the orders in council would do away the embargo, where as my hon. friend only argued, in opposition to the honorable gentleman on the other side, that the orders in council did not produce the embargo; that they were not substantially known in America when the embargo took place; and that they were not included in the complaint made by the American government to Congress, on which complaint the embargo was founded. Nor, sir, do I think the orders in council themselves could have produced any irritation in America. If I were not disposed on this occasion to avoid making any observations which might be suspected of a party feeling, I would say that I do think irritation in America may have been produced by the echo of discussions in this House. Sir, since the return of Mr. Rose, no communication has been made by the American government, in the form of complaint, or remonstrance, or irritation of any description whatever. I mention this particularly, because it is notorious that there have been several arrivals from America, supposed to be of great importance, and that several special messengers have reached this country from thence, after having touched at France. But, sir, if the honorable gentleman, in execution of his public duty, had thought fit to move for any communications that had been made by the American government, since the departure of Mr. Rose, my answer must have been, not that his majesty's government were disinclined to make them, but that absolutely there were none to make. If it be asked 'why,' I am unable satisfactorily to reply. I can conjecture, that America has entered into negotiations with France which are expected to lead to some result, and that the communications of America to this country are to be contingent on that result. This, sir, is a conjecture alone, but it is founded on the extraordinary circumstance of so many arrivals without any communication. It cannot be expected of me, that I should state prospectively, what are the views of his Majesty's government on this subject. The principle by which they have hitherto been guided, they will continue invariably to contemplate. They attach as much value to the restoration, and to the continuance of cordiality, and perfect good understanding with America, as any man can do; they are ready to purchase that advantage by every justifiable conciliation; they have proved that readiness by the act of the present session, in which the trade with America has been placed on the most favorable footing; but, sir, they are not ready to purchase that advantage, great as they acknowledge it, at the price of the surrender of those rights on which the naval power and preponderance of G. Britain is immutably fixed."
CHOICE SPIRITS IN MOTION. It was announced in this paper some time ago, that the Federalists would be the Federalists would "move heaven and earth," to destroy the popularity of the present administration—and for this purpose, and to promote the election of a favorite candidate to the presidency, that a general delegation is to meet in this city. Now, whether the period has arrived or not, we cannot speak with certainty; what we know is at the service of our republican friends.
Mr. Wickham, one of Burr's counsel, arrived here about ten days since—during which period the prospect of federal hopes has brought gen. Jacob Read, formerly a senator of the United States, and John Rutledge, late a member of congress both from South Carolina. Mr. Otis and Mr. Gore, from Boston, and Mr. Robt. Waln, formerly a member of congress from Philadelphia.
Whether these gentlemen are on a pleasurable or a political excursion, is left to our readers to decide. We know them to be men of so strict a sense of honor, as to be incapable of political treachery, and surely they can have formed no designs against the liberties of their country. The visit, whether honorable or not, is certainly entitled to notice.
[New York Pub. Adv.]
From the Hudson (N. Y.) Bee. POLITICAL ASPECT OF THE U. STATES.
As the federalists are holding out that the embargo works well for them, and will certainly destroy republicanism in the country at the ensuing elections, suppose we take a glance at the complexion of the different states in the union, as exhibited in the public prints and otherwise, and see what federalism has to expect from the result, and how rational and bright are the expectations of a federal President and Congress the ensuing terms.
New Hampshire is firm in her integrity—she chooses members of Congress this fall.
Massachusetts, by federal machinations, thrown into a state of political anarchy, it is believed, will have no presidential electors.
Rhode Island, notwithstanding federal boasting, still good and staunch.
Connecticut, federal of course.
Vermont, so far as doubtful, although her reputation is somewhat tarnished by the smuggling trade—Congress election first Tuesday in September.
New York, safe in the republican interest.
New Jersey ditto, we have no doubt—election 2d Tuesday in October.
Pennsylvania, reconciling the schismatics of party, and promising a fatal defeat to federalism—election same day as N. Jersey.
Delaware, federal—election 1st October.
Maryland, will show her undiminished republican strength on the first Monday in October.
Virginia, never federal, never wavering, never doubtful, since the revolution.
North Carolina, almost as pure in her politics—election 2d Monday in August.
South Carolina, scarcely to be suspected of becoming federal—election 2d Monday in October every 2d year, whether this not recollected.
Georgia, undoubted in her integrity—election 1st Monday in October.
Kentucky, a true daughter of Virginia, elects 1st Monday in August.
Tennessee, equally untainted with federalism elects 1st Thursday in August.
Ohio, decidedly republican.
The Hon. John Rutledge, from South Carolina, having fulfilled his honorable mission to the Grand Federal Caucus lately held in this city, took his departure this morning for the Eastward on a visit to his friend Pickering, the federal vice-president, elect. The object of the visit is supposed to be the denouement of some secret tragedy, now in embryo. Pub. Adv.
General Wilkinson has arrived at Carlisle, and fixed his head-quarters at HUMBOLDT'S INN.
From the Democratic Press.
THE EVIDENCE OF FACTS AGAINST FRENCH INFLUENCE.
It was said when Mr. Jefferson came into office, that he was so violent against England, and in favor of France, that we should be involved in a war with Great Britain in the course of a year, and engaged in an alliance with France. Yet here are we free from all treaties of an offensive or defensive nature, with France or her allies; and not engaged in a war with England, though she continues to commit those very outrages on our ships, cargoes and seamen, which occasioned Washington to send an Envoy for redress in 1794 to London. Though Mr. Madison has been a very confidential friend, and Secretary under Mr. Jefferson during the whole time, in which Mr. Jefferson has thus refrained from an alliance with France, and from war with England, yet a clamorous plea, that Jefferson and Madison, and the majority of Congress, are under French influence, are caused to make the Welkin ring throughout the union. England being undoubtedly the earliest aggressor on our property, our persons and our territory, it is absurd or criminal to charge a legislature and executive government with French influence, which, although we are a colony and so much injured by the British king, refrains from war with G. Britain. Some late papers from Boston, published in the American Citizen, under the signature of "Samuel Adams," (whose name, principles and memory are execrated by the enemies of Jefferson and Madison,) set up a pretence that Madison was an enemy to his country, and a blind partisan of France at the close of the revolutionary war. It is a certain fact, that James Madison, after establishing the highest revolutionary state character of any man in America, of his youth, was chosen at the top of the list of Virginia Delegates to the old Congress in the year 1779—that he continued in the most conspicuous and disinterested course of public life till President Washington had filled all the offices of the new general government in 1789. 1790—that he was in the most unreserved intimacy with Washington during all that time—that Madison's character was highly admired, esteemed, beloved and approved by Washington during that long series of years—that Washington endeavored often, anxiously and zealously to induce Mr. Madison to accept some highly confidential, honorable and profitable executive office, as a public reward for the various merits of his life and character, knowing that Mr. Madison was not rich—and that President Washington openly and strongly regretted that Mr. Madison steadily declined every thing but the unprofitable situation of a representative of the people in the larger house of Congress. It was certain, that General Washington considered it necessary to the fair and correct support of his own character for discernment and justice, to manifest this sense of and attachment to the revolutionary services and disinterested patriotism of Mr. Madison. It is plain then, that General Washington, who knew all our public men and public affairs and transactions, could not have had the slightest suspicion or apprehension, that Mr. Madison was that blind devoted or criminal partisan of France, which is pretended by the crafty deceiver, who affects to use with respect the name of "Samuel Adams."
As to the present state of things, it appears that Mr. Madison firmly resists the conversion of our neutral seamen (under the slavish operation of a foreign belligerent impressment) into illegitimate warriors on the side of England against the powers of the European continent. For this he is wickedly misrepresented as under French influence.
When Beaumarchais' claim was lately revived and in his hands, though France was very urgent upon it, Mr. Madison did not report in its favor.
If France has demanded, (as some allege,) that we shut our ports against England, or that we declare war against that country, Mr. Madison and his friends in and out of Congress have not complied with either demand. Where is then the French influence?
If France has desired any distinction in the embargo laws, or any particular relief from them, Mr. Madison and his friends have not conceded either. Where we ask then, is the French influence?
If France and England have both asked for permission or statutory powers to arrest their
deserters within the jurisdiction of the U. S. and have both received the same verbal and practical replies, how does a French influence appear?
During a term of nearly two hundred years, in the greater part of which this country certainly constituted the greatest and soundest part of the states confederated under the national crown , the operation of the writ of habeas corpus was fatal equally to domestic impressment and to foreign detentions of the persons of all men within our limits. Such was our absolute right at common law—such the right of every alien within our borders. Such was the right, at strict law, in the trans-atlantic part of our late empire. Such are the rights of Britons—the rights of alien friends—the rights of even alien enemies. Yet the American government , for not winking at violations of the "common law" of our former empire, faithfully preserved by the regenerated Americans, and unfaithfully surrendered by the degenerates English, are preposterously accused of submitting to French influence!
The British, besides many wrongs to our trade, have long excluded all our manufactures from their country, and we have lately excluded a part of their manufactures only; and for this moderate effort of remedy, we are charged with acting under French influence!
The British, with blood our public and private ships, insult our governors, as at Rhode Island, and the batteries on our shores, even pretend to a usurped jurisdiction around their ships in our rivers and narrow seas and attempt to take a foreign minister and ship of war within our waters; for all which and other outrages wrongs we forbid the dangerous entry of their vast sea army of 150,000 men into our ports; and for this act of sound prudence and dignified firmness, the government is charged with French influence.
The British, as neutrals , began to detain and capture neutral vessels in 1792, a conduct criminal in itself and of evil example to their friends and foes. They seduce and coerce other nations into a similar conduct. They provoke their enemies to the same conduct, and then pretend to retaliate; they indemnify their public officers for such deeds of shame by increased law. They repeat, diversify, extend, and multiply their despotic acts in the name of " orders in Council ." 61 nine of these proscriptive evidences of neutral despotism issue in a single month. They subject our property in innocent voyages to their enemies unblocked ports to a penalty of confiscation , so effectual and fatal , that the insurance against British captures only rising above £94 10s. on the £100, can no longer be effected . no longer be sustained! Insurance ceases and British captures work an universal and absolute confiscation —a British penalty of an arbitrary British order of Council . Our government deprives their rapacious navy of their infamous gain; the profits of this disgraceful penalty , by laying an embargo , and too many of our profligate politicians ascribe the act to French influence ! Britain goes yet farther! She drags us from the free ocean into her own ports, imposes there on us heavy taxes without law , extorts perquisites , and covers this conduct by a retrospective statute of a legislative body which is daily advertised to be bought & sold; and lest we should counteract this execrable and infamous conduct by employing our own manufacturers instead of those of aggressing Britain, the people are alarmed in every street, in every county with the cry and the pretence, that our pacific measures to correct the British authors of more than half our wrongs are secretly procured by the menaces and influence of France!
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Those gentlemen who have been so obliging as to receive subscriptions for "The Spirit of 'Seventy Six" are requested by the Subscriber to forward a list of the subscribers names, and those of their places of residence, or of the post offices to which their papers must be respectively sent, so as to reach this by the 10th or 11th of this month, as the first number of "The Spirit of 'Seventy Six" will certainly appear on the 13th, of the present month. In some instances it will be impossible for want of timely notice, to comply with this; and those cases, it is hoped, a list will be forwarded as early after receiving this notification, as opportunity shall permit, or convenience dictate. In every instance they are solicited to retain in their possession, somewhat longer, the original subscription papers.
EDWARD C. STANARD. Richmond, Sept. 1st, 1808.
To Rent or Lease, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, THE PLANTATION
WHEREON the late William S. Smith, dec. resided, in the county of Powhatan, about 22 miles from the city of Richmond. There are on this plantation, a good dwelling house, out houses, orchards, &c. Possession given at Christmas next, with the privilege of sowing wheat this fall. Further particulars will be made known on application to Mr Wm. Graves, living near the premises, or to the subscriber.
JOSIAH SMITH. Powhatan, August 4, 1808. ids*
If the above plantation is not rented before Saturday the 10th of September, it will on that day be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises. J. S.
SPANISH MARINO SHEEP.
FOR SALE by the subscriber, a number of Spanish Marino Sheep and Lambs; they are out of the best full blooded stock, & are superior in quantity of wool, (the quality the same) to those immediately from Spain. The Rambouillet flock of ten thousand were, by treaty with Spain, delivered to the French, after being carefully culled for that purpose, and they have since been much improved by proper attention.
The Ram from which this flock was produced and now offered for sale, was selected by the late American Minister, seven years since, and cost upwards of one hundred crowns—He is a large and fine animal of the kind. It is asserted by naturalists that breeding out of some male for four years with his own stock is equal to full blood; this has been carefully attended to for six years, and those now offered for sale, are of the fifth and sixth generation, and are certainly equal to any that has or can be imported. The wool sells for $10, 12, and 14s. per pound—Apply at Lowen Red Hook Landing, Dutchess County near the City of New York to JOHN R. LIVINGSTON.

Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements.
For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to
Carter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
June 1, 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
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richmond creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres.
Robert Mitchell.
Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808
Gallego, Richard & Co.
HAVING NO LONGER ANY CONCERN IN THE
Columbian Mills,
COMMONLY CALLED ROSS'S MILLS,
Inform their friends and the public in general, that any WHEAT sent to them by water from the upper country, will be received at THEIR MILLS ON THE CANAL; and any wheat sent them by LAND, will be received at a convenient lumber-house contiguous to their counting room.
Richmond, July 11, 1808
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TO RENT
And possession given the first day of October next,
The Tenement,
OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book Store For particulars, apply to
WILLIAM COOK.
Richmond, 1st July, 1808
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BOARDING HOUSE.
Mrs. Judith Nelson
HAVING taken the tenement belonging to Mr. William Price, lately occupied by Mr. McCraw, on the street leading from the capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take gentlemen, ladies and children, to board and lodge by the day, week, month or year. She has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders, that no exertion shall be wanting to give satisfaction.
Richmond, 24th July, 1808.
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To Aaron Burr, Esq.
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Gwathmey's tavern, in the town of Louisville, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in a suit depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant.
Your ob't. serv't.
HENRY SCHROEDER.
August 3, 1808.
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To Aaron Burr, Esq.
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of commissions from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of Lexington, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in three suits depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant.
Your ob't. serv't.
ROBERT MILLER.
August 3, 1808.
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By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard C. Pollard to secure the payment of a debt due to Murphy, Brown & Co. as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder for the best price that can be obtained in ready money, at Mrs. Ann S. Hopkins's, in the county of Nelson, on Saturday the 6th day of August next.
Four Slaves, to wit:
Daniel a negro man, Phillis a woman, Squire a boy, and Pallas a girl, but as we are only trustees for the benefit of others, we will only warrant the title as to ourselves and those claiming under us.
William F. Carter.
Robert Franklin.
Warminster, July 6, 1808.
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By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive by an inquisition held in the county of Northumberland, on the 21st day of September, in the year 1806, before John H. Fallon, Esq. coroner for the said county, that on the 2d day of the said month of September, in the year aforesaid, a certain George Gordon, late of the county aforesaid, stands charged with the murder of a certain negro slave named Bartley; and it appearing that after the perpetration of the said murder, the said George Gordon did immediately, and doth still fly from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Northumberland, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with in the manner which the law in such cases prescribes.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of August, 1808.
Signed,
WM. H. CABELL.
George Gordon is about five feet eight or ten inches high, is stout made, has light colored hair, blue eyes and a down look when spoken to. It is believed that he is frequently lurking in the county of Saint Mary's, Maryland: The editor of the National Intelligencer is therefore requested to insert this proclamation in that paper for two weeks.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1803, and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee, for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee, subsequent to the execution of said trust, as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed;) consisting of some lots in the city of Richmond together with all his bonds, notes and accounts—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth, or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit, debt or demand of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorized to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors.
A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made, in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifest such a disposition.
And whereas it is stipulated by the contracting parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto; now, be it understood that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their ratable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts; otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the said James Fisher.
Edw'd. W. Trent.
28th July, 1808.
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Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber will commence keeping a boarding house on the first day of September next, in the commodious & convenient situated house at present occupied by Major James Gibson on the main street, opposite to Harv's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year with general board, lodging & entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond, August 3, 1808
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THE subscriber, in Lee county, wants to engage to furnish the government with four thousand weight of the best kind of
GUN-POWDER,
On a very short notice. If Salt-Petre is preferred, either crude or refined, I will furnish a large quantity of that article and deliver it any where, provided that the price will justify the business. I hope that any gentleman authorized by the President of the United States, will inform me by letter, how a contract can be effected, what price is given and where to be delivered.
HIRAM CRAIG
August 10, 1808.
Just received and for Sale, At the Bookstore of S. PLEASANTS, JR. RICHMOND, VOLUME TWO, OF The American Register, Price 3 Dollars and 25 Cents.
The first volume of this work has been so long before the public that its merits are too well known to need any encomium. It may not however, be improper to observe, that it contains a very complete History of the Political Occurrences and Transactions both Foreign and Domestic, of the last year; a sketch of American and British Literature—and a valuable collection of State Papers, both American and European, besides a number of Miscellaneous Articles.
Perhaps no other publication in this country, condenses so much historical information in the same limits; and being an annual publication, it is presumed that it will be deemed a necessary addition to every well furnished library.
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Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufactory of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent.
10th May, 1808.
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By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive from an order made at the October term, 1807 of the district court at Winchester, duly certified by the clerk of said court, that Jacob Ockerman, who was examined for murder in the county court of Shenandoah, and adjudged by that court to be tried in the district court, and entered into recognizance to appear in the said district court, on the first day of the term, and against whom the grand jury found a bill for murder, failed to appear, and is going at large; I have therefore thought fit, and with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey the said Jacob Ockerman before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Frederick, in which county the jail of the said district court of Winchester is situated, that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the aforesaid county of Frederick, the said Jacob Ockerman, to be dealt with according to law.
Given under my hand with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of July, 1808.
Signed,
Wm. H. Cabell.
Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia:
 Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond.  Benjamin Harrison, Prince George.  Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie.  Richard Field, Brunswick.  Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte.  Joseph Eggleston, Amelia.  Hugh Nelson, Albemarle.  Col. George Penn, Patrick.  Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City.  Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover.  John Roane, King William.  Robert Taylor, Orange.  Gustavus H. Horner, Fauquier.  Robert Nelson, York.  Mann Page, Gloucester.  Richard Barnes, Richmond County.  John T. Brooke, Stafford.  Hugh Holmes, Frederick.  Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire.  James Allen, Shenandoah.  Archibald Stuart, Augusta.  Andrew Russell, Washington.  Gen. John Preston, Montgomery.  William McKinley, Ohio 
William Lownes,
RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business, and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Grantham, where he in sales carrying on the Book-binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch.
Printed books bound in the most elegant manner, in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or paper backs.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books redeemed.
N. B. An application will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with a good recommendation.
August 23.
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The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR 1809:
Which will contain, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations by Benjamin Bates, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter.
* A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
To all whom it may concern. A Petition will be preferred to the next General Assembly paying a release of all rights of the Commonwealth to the lands lying in Gloucester and Middlesex Counties, to the subscribers, of which Dr. Robert B. Spratt and Dr. George D. Spratt died seized, the subscriber Charlotte Gwathmey, being nearest of kin to her deceased.
Richard Gwathmey
and
Charlotte Gwathmey.
King Wm. County, Aug. 20 1808. w6t
100 Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril.
Drury Birchett.
Richmond, August 25, 1808. w3m*
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Branch H. Bibb, to secure the payment of two debts therein mentioned; one due to Thomas, McKinney & Co. the other to Charles McKinney, for the benefit of the executors of Robert Jennings, dec. WILL BE SOLD, for ready money, on Thursday the 15th day of September next, at the store of Thomas, McKinney & Co. in Charlotte County, the following
Negro Slaves, to wit:
Nanny, Ben, Kit, Rachel, Isaac, Molly, and Nan, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the above debts, with all the costs attending the same.
CLEMENT A. JENNINGS, Trustee.
August 17th, 1808.
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Winter Turnip Seed
OF THE LAST YEAR'S GROWTH, For Sale at this Office.
August 25.
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By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the Executive by an inquisition taken before William White and James M. Williams, gentlemen, justices of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania, that an atrocious murder was committed on the 14th day of the present month, by a certain Gardiner Mays, late of the county aforesaid, on the body of Robert Wynn, who it appears was late a deputy sheriff for the said county and in the execution of the duties of his office as such, when the said murder was committed, and that the said Gardiner Mays has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania aforesaid, the said Gardiner Mays, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said Gardiner Mays, that such proceedings may be had against him as prescribed by law.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 27th day of July, 1808.
Signed,
William H. Cabell.
N B Gardiner Mays is from 40 to 45 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, close stout and strong made, particularly in the body, in which he is longer than usual for men of his height, his arms are stout, his thighs short and small compared with his body, his legs short and well proportioned, his face a little prominent, with strong full beard, his nose large, and a little swelling from the forehead to the end, where it appears quite full: on nice observation his eyes may appear rather nearer together than usual, and it is believed there is a small blemish in one of them, perhaps the left; his hair is dark colored and short; he has been used to labor and is of a complexion common to men of that description. Amongst his wearing apparel is a blue common cloth suit, lined with red flannel; a Virginia cloth coat with black buttons, but on holes and black silk cape, and a pair of white calimere pantaloon and waistcoat. He occasionally carries a large butcher knife under the breast of his coat ground on the back to an edge, so as to represent the blade of a dirk.
FOR SALE,
A Likely Young Negro Man, WHO has been regularly bred to the Tanning and Curing Business and is an excellent Workman and of good qualities—For terms apply to the subscriber living near Louisa Courthouse.
John Edwards.
August 15, 1808.
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TO RENT,
The House and Lot,
LATELY occupied by Miss Frances Hughes, pleasantly situated on Shockoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family
Also, For Sale,
Two Good Milch Cows,
That have been raised in and about the city
Thomas Elliott.
Richmond, August 8, 1808.
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Will be for Rent
THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN
TAVERN
The White Chimmies,
IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Boher in Richmond.
July 27, 1808.
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Buckingham County, June Court, 1808.
Peter Guerrant, jr. Plaintiff In Chancery Against William Guerrant and John Hobson, jr. Defendants. On the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant James Rea is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before September next and answer the Plaintiff's bill the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; & that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively and another copy be posted up at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy—Teste, R. Eldridge, jr. D. C.
At a Court of Hustings
for the city of Williamsburg, held the 28th day of June, 1808.
Robert Greenhow, Plaintiff In Chancery Against Thomas Reeves & James Davis, Defendants.
THE Defendant Thomas Reeves not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on or before the fourth Monday in October next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of this city; & it is further ordered, that the defendant James Davis, do not pay to the said Thomas Reeves, his agent or attorney, any money or other property in his hands belonging to the said Thomas, until the further order of this court.
A copy—Teste, William Russell, C. C.
THE Trustees of the Richmond Academy, having determined to make arrangements for commencing the buildings immediately, have appointed a committee, consisting of John Brockenbrough, Robert Mitchell and William W. Hening, and given them full power to collect all the money due to the Trustees, with directions to pay it into the Bank of Virginia. A persons, therefore, who are indebted to the Trustees, will please make payment to the subscriber, who, by an agreement with the other members of the committee, has undertaken the collection.
Robert Mitchell.
Richmond, 16th August, 1808
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Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that on the fourth day of the present month, an atrocious murder was committed in the county of Mecklenburg, by a certain John Daws, an inhabitant of the said county of Mecklenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, late of the same county; and that he said John Daws has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Mecklenburg, the said John Daws, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, the said John Daws, that such proceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed by law.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the L. S. Commonwealth annexed