Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-07-04 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1667.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 50   Wheat, 1 00   Flour, super-fine, 5 50   Flour, fine, 5 00   Corn, 2 50   Hemp, per ton, 180 00   Iron, 120 00   Bacon 00 10   Whiskey, 00 48  
In Richmond Hustings Court,
June 12th, 1809.
Elizabeth T. Younghusband and Samuel P. Parsons, administrators and administrators with the will annexed of Pleasant Younghusband, deceased—Ralston and Plessants—Pickett, Pollard and Johnston—Thomas Taylor and James Brown, late merchants and partners under the firm of Taylor and Brown—James Brown, jun. and William Norvell, surviving partners of the late commercial house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock,  against  Moses Davis, Prosser and Moncure & George Wm Smith, defendants.
THIS cause this day came on to be heard on the Bill, answer, sundry exhibits filed and was argued by counsel, on consideration whereof the Court being of opinion that the land conveyed by the said Moses Davis and Wife to the defendant George William Smith was intended to secure the payment of the notes in the possession of the plaintiffs, Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and Ralston and Plessants, on which said notes have not been brought—and also of the judgments obtained on the notes which came to the possession of the other plaintiffs, namely, Taylor and Brown, James Brown, jun. and the surviving partner of the house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock, as well as of those taken up by Pleasant Younghusband, deceased, in his life-time, do decree and order, that George W. Smith, do proceed to make sale of the lot of land in the bill mentioned, to the highest bidder, upon a credit until the repeal or expiration of the act concerning executions and other purposes, passed 31st January 1809, taking bond with two good securities for the payment of the purchase money, and return the bonds by him taken to court to abide future order, ne giving two weeks notice in some one of the newspapers published in the City of Richmond of the time and place of sale, and returning a report how he has executed this order.  (A copy)  TH. C. HOWARD, Clk.
PURSUANT to the above decree, the land therein mentioned, which is situated in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being the same lot or parcel of land which was conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth his wife to Moses Davis, by deed dated the 31st day of March 1807, & bounded as follows, to wit: beginning and running on the road or street leading from the Market House in the said city to D. Vail's village, N 41 2 W 4 chains and 32 links, to a street forty feet wide dividing said lot and parcel of land and the land formerly William Compton's, now John Doyle's & binding on said street N 89 E 4 chains and 94 links to the street—thence on the back street S 41 2 W 4 chains 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street, S 89 W 4 chains 30 links to the said road to the beginning—with the buildings and improvements thereon, consisting of a large framed House—will be sold before the door of the Eagle Tavern, on the 17th day of July (next month) The whole land will be divided into lots according to a plot which will be exhibited on the day of sale, and these lots will be sold separately. The sale will commence at 4 o'clock in the evening.  GEO. W. SMITH
For Sale.
A Young Milch Cow with her first Calf Enquire of the Printer (1)
JENNINGS'S GAP June 24 h. 1809.
Robert M c Dowell,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has Removed his family from Staunton to the Red House in Jennings's Gap, on the main Road to the different Mineral Springs in Bath, Monroe & Green Briar, where he keeps a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, at the Sign of the SPREAD EAGLE, twelve miles from Staunton and 23 miles from Harrisonburg. His house is large and airy, well furnished with good beds, liquors of the best, good stabling to hold upwards of thirty horses, with plenty of hay and grain and pasturage. Also some Mineral Springs very convenient to the house, and as he intends paying particular attention to the house himself; he hopes to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their custom.  2m.
 WILL BE LET, TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, AT Amelia Court House, on Thursday the 27th of July next, it being Amelia Court day.   The Building of a Jail   For the county aforesaid. The Jail will be built of Brick and Wood, and a plan may be seen by applying to Wm. T. EGGLESTON, one of the Commissioners.  June, 24th 1809. (3wks.)   20 Dollars Reward,   IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler, and afterwards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester, in his tobacco stemmery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in Jail, so that I get him again.   James Henderson.  20th June, 1809.   BY virtue of a deed of trust, from Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, upon the seventh day of August next, the following   Tracts of Land   With their appurtenances, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say; one tract situate in the county of Montgomery, containing eight hundred acres, being that tract on which the said Andrew Lewis now lives; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned on the north, containing ten thousand acres; one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclusive survey, containing seven thousand seven hundred acres, one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres; one other tract called the Cussent Neck, containing three hundred and sixty six acres; one other tract called Sycamore tract on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres; one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract called Frothmore's Garden, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres; one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres aforesaid, containing eighty acres; one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and containing one hundred acres; one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situated Hope well Forge—one other tract adjoining thereto, containing one hundred and forty acres—one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw mill tract, containing four hundred and thirty eight acres—and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hundred acres—which said several tracts of land are situate in the county of Montgomery.  EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, June 27th, 1809. epids    BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by ROBERT M c TAYLOR, on the 13th day of October 1807, for the purpose of securing to John Baker, executor of Solomon G. Gwyn, decd. the punctual payment of a debt particularly described in the said deed of trust, WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 15th July (next month)   The Tenement   In the town of Manchester, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Nathaniel Childers, formerly known by the name of LEATH'S OLD TAVERN, and designated in the plan of the said town by No. eighty eight, containing one hundred feet in front, and one hundred and sixty six feet back, with convenient buildings thereon for the accommodation of a family or a house of public entertainment. The above described tenement has been advertised and sold on the 23d instant under the aforesaid deed, but the purchaser not having complied with the terms of the sale, it will positively be sold on the day above mentioned, under the provisions of the act of the last Assembly of Virginia, entitled, "an act concerning executions and for other purposes."  THE TRUSTEES. Manchester 23th June, 1809. tds.   Wants Employment,  In a retail dry-goods store, or Counting House.   A Young MAN from the country, who will produce satisfactory recommendations. He has some knowledge of business, having been engaged in a retail store about twelve months. Naturally possessing a sprightly intelligent mind, added to the benefits which consequently result from a good education, there exists no doubt but he is now susceptible of the most rapid improvement. He will make an engagement for 2 or 3 years for a small consideration, provided he can obtain an eligible situation. A line addressed to B. P. H. and left at this office, will meet with prompt attention.   N. B. He understands Book-Keeping June 30. (w2)  NOTICE.   ALL those that have claims against the estate of Wadly Turner, decd. will please bring them Edward, anhenticatd agreeable to law, for adjustment.    Those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward, as soon as possible, and make payment, as the situation of the estate will not allow of any further indulgence.   A. TURNER, Adm'r.  June 8th, 1809. 3w.  Domestic News.  Letter from the Secretary of the Navy.  Navy Department, May 24.   SIR, I have the honor of transmitting to you herewith, to be laid before the House of Representatives, the enclosed paper marked A, which will afford a general view of the state and disposition, at this time, of the vessels belonging to the navy of the U. S. and of the gun boats.    It appears proper here to observe, for the information of the house of representatives, that the frigates Constitution and Chesapeake, the ship Wasp, the brigs Hornet and Argus and the schooners Revenge and Enterprize, were in commission prior to the passage of the act entitled "An act authorising the employment of an additional naval force," passed the 31st January, 1809, and that the frigates President, United States and Essex, the corvette John Adams, the brigs Siren, Vixen and Nautilus, and the cutter Ferret, have been put in commission since the passage of that law, agreeable to its provisions; that the frigates United States, and Essex, and the corvette John Adams, have had such thorough repair and improvements, that practical gentlemen pronounce them to be at this time, better and more efficient vessels than they were when originally launched: and that the frigate President is now undergoing a thorough repair, which is nearly completed, and being repaired under the advantages afforded by extensive experience she will be in all respects superior to what she was when first launched. Respectfully submitted.   PAUL HAMILTON.   The hon. Jos. B. Varnum, Speaker of the House of Representatives.   [A]   Exhibit, shewing the state and disposition at this time, of the vessels belonging to the navy of the United States, and of the gun boats.    Frigates—Constitution, at New York: United States at Norfolk; Chesapeake at Boston; Essex at Norfolk—officered, manned, victualled, and in other respects prepared for service.    Corvette John Adams at Baltimore—officered and nearly manned and prepared.    Frigate President at Washington—officered, and nearly manned—will be ready for service in July.    Ship Wasp at Philadelphia; brigs Hornet at Norfolk; Argus at New York; Siren gone to France; Vixen at Charleston; Schooner Revenge at New York—In all respects prepared for service.    Schr. Enterprize at Norfolk—officered, victualled, and completely repaired, and nearly manned.    Brig Nautilus and cutter Ferret at Washington—preparing for service, but recruiting orders not issued.    Frigates—Congress, Constellation, New York, Adams and Boston, at the navy yard, Washington—require repairs.    Gun-Boats—24 gun-boats at New Orleans—orders given to reduce their crews to the number required for their navigation and safety.    13 gun boats at Charleston, 21 at Norfolk, 10 at Balt. 20 at Philadelphia, 52 at New-York, 2 at Westerly R. I. 2 at Norwich, Ct. 4 at Wilmington, N. C. 1 at Boston, 3 at Portland, (Maine,) 1 on Lake Ontario, 2 on Lake Champlain—In ordinary.    9 gun-boats at Washington—in the yard, without expense.   DOCUMENTS   Accompanying the bill providing for the sale of gun-boats, reported by Mr. Anderson to the Senate, June 8, 1809.   COMMITTEE ROOM, May 29th, 1809.  SIR,   The committee to whom has been referred a resolution of the senate, authorising the committee to enquire, whether it be expedient at this time, to make any modifications of the law relating to the army and navy of the United States, directed me to ask in-   formation of you upon the following points:  How many gun-boats have been built under the existing laws?  What has been the average, or aggregate cost of building them?  In what situation are they now placed, or contemplated to be placed?  How many of them are laid up, and how many in actual service, and where stationed?  What the annual expense of those to be continued in actual service?  What will be the probable state of those gun-boats at the end of one year, which may be laid up or unemployed?  What will be the probable state of those, at the end of one year, which may be kept in service, on the coasts or in the harbors?   Which would best promote the true interest of the nation, and of the navy department; to continue the system of the gun-boats hitherto adopted, and dispose of them in the manner now authorised by law, or to be sold, except so many as he may think expedient to be retained in service?    What would be the difference in the expense of keeping one or more frigates on our coasts, or sending them to the Mediterranean should it be considered expedient to keep any armed vessels in the Mediterranean seas?    Upon the foregoing points the committee wish you to give as full a view as you can from such data, as you now possess?    Is it at this time expedient to make any modification of the laws of the U. States, in relation to the navy department?    If so, what are the modifications you deem expedient, so far as you have had time and opportunity to examine them?   Accept assurances of my high consideration.  JOS: ANDERSON, Chairman of the committee.  NAVY DEPARTMENT, JUNE 6th, 1809.  SIR,   I have received your letter of the 29th ult. requesting information which I have now the honor to give upon the points therein stated.    There have been built under the existing laws, one hundred and seventy-six gun-boats and bombs; and the average cost of building them may be calculated at 9000 dollars.   [1,584,000.]   The paper A. herewith sent, affords the requisite information as to the situation in which these boats are now placed; the number laid up; the number in actual service, and where stationed.    Paper B. is an exhibit of "the annual expense of taking care of them laid up."    Paper C. is an exhibit of the annual expense of maintaining one gun-boat, and 24 of them on one station: for instance, New Orleans, in actual service.    As to the "probable state of those gun-boats at the end of one year, which may be laid up, or unemployed," I will observe, that with all the care that can be taken with them, they will unavoidably decay in a greater or less degree; those built of green, will of course decay much sooner than those built of seasoned timber. To keep a gun-boat in a state of preparation for service, we shall very frequently be subjected to the expense of repairing her; an expense to an amount which cannot be foreseen. The sails and standing and running rigging, at present belonging to those laid up, will, probably, at the end of one year, be so much injured as to be unfit for use; their small boats and water casks, unless well protected from the rain and sun, will sustain considerable injury in the course of the same time, and they cannot be so protected without expense. If a gun-boat is suffered to lay in port for one year, without giving her any repair, she will probably be found at the expiration of that year, wholly unworthy of being repaired.    With respect to those kept in service, they also will decay, if not occasionally repaired; though it is observed by professional men, that vessels in service, especially in salt water, are less subject to decay, than they are laying    in port, and universal experience, does I believe, sanction this idea.    In reply to your query respecting the gun boat system, as relating to the "interest of the nation and of the navy department," and as to the propriety of continuing that system or the abandoning of it by a sale of the boats, I am to observe, that much must depend on the species of policy which in the event of war may be adopted. If that event should shortly occur, and it is determined that a plan of operations merely defensive shall be pursued, there can be no doubt that gun boats will aid materially, if properly stationed, but if on the contrary, our marine should be directed against a foreign trade, and to the convoying and protection of our own, a system of well armed and fast sailing frigates, and smaller cruizers, would, on every principle, be preferable in point of effect; and comparatively, rated per gun and number of men to be employed, would be much less costly.—It must also be observed that it is only on board of vessels suited for sea service, that good seamen are to be formed, and that those calculated merely for ports, afford no opportunity for improvement in naval science. As to the expediency of selling or retaining of the gun boats, reference to the preceding exhibits, affords some information; but I beg leave to remark, that nothing short of a knowledge of the policy which events may induce, could enable me to give a decided opinion on this point.    "The difference of the expense of keeping one or more frigates on our own coast, and sending them to the Mediterranean," would in my opinion be considerable. On our own coast, they will, especially in the winter and spring months, be subject to numerous accidents from causes universally known, and not existing, it is believed, in an equal degree in any other part of the world, such as frequent and sudden heavy squalls of wind, numerous shoals, thick fogs, and the irregularity of the motions of the gulph stream, which in misty weather renders the approach to our coast peculiarly hazardous. For our vessels stationed in the Mediterranean, we should be subjected to the expense of transporting certain articles of provisions and naval stores, not to be obtained in that sea; but this is, I believe, the only additional expense to which they would be subjected, and this expense may be more than counterbalanced by the accidents to which our vessels would be subject on our own coast, and the comparative cheapness of certain supplies which can be obtained in the Mediterranean ports; and I am persuaded that if congress would authorise the building of a suitable vessel for the transportation of provisions from this country to the Mediterranean for the use of our vessels which might be stationed in that sea, the expense of maintaining them there would be less than the expense of maintaining them on our own coast.    As you have required my opinion on the expediency of sending some of our frigates to the Mediterranean, I will only venture to suggest for consideration, that we have in that sea a valuable trade at stake, subject to the depredations of a lawless people, whose dispositions might be effectually restrained by the presence of a few vessels of respectable force: and that I consider professional knowledge, on the part of our officers, which can best be acquired abroad, as of high national importance.    With respect to the expediency of modifying the laws in relation to the navy department, it appears to me that some alterations are necessary.    By the act authorising the employment of an additional naval force, passed at the last session of congress, it appears that the executive is restricted from sending our vessels equipped under that act, beyond our coast.—If it shall now be deemed expedient to send any of them to the Mediterranean or any other foreign station, this restriction ought to be removed or so modified as to give to the executive power adequate to the purpose.    I avail myself of this occasion respectfully to submit to consideration the memorial of the officers of the navy, some time since presented to con-   197

press, a copy of which, with copies of a letter from my predecessor to Mr. Montgomery, chairman of a committee of the house of representatives, dated 1st April, 1808, and a letter from captain Bainbridge to me, upon the same subject, are herewith transmitted and marked D. Having attentively perused this memorial, I cannot withhold the expression of my opinion that the prayer thereof is perfectly reasonable. National considerations ought surely to induce us to foster that just and honorable pride, that truly patriotic ambition, to which our navy officers, and especially those well skilled in seamanship, obviously sacrifice their pecuniary interests.
To another and not uninteresting subject embraced by the queries which you have propounded to me, I will also invite your serious attention. By the act further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the treasury and navy departments, it is provided that the commissions to navy agents shall not exceed 1 per centum, or in any instance the compensation allowed by law to the purveyor of public supplies. The treasury construction of this statute will appear by the papers E. and F. herewith sent. That construction prohibits any allowance under any circumstances, for either clerk hire, porters, office rent, fuel or stationary. The whole receipts of the agents are confined to per centum, and the product of that per centage is limited to 2000 dollars per annum.
In our large sea-port towns, and especially in Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and in New York, our purchases will necessarily be extensive; often so much so, as to occupy exclusively the time of the agent. In these places clerks must be indispensable, and porter slightly useful; and wherever we have an agent it appears to me proper that the public should allow whatever the agent may reasonably pay for office rent, fuel and stationary. It is not probable that the commissions to the agents will in any other places than those mentioned, viz. Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia & New York, amount to $ 2000 and in neither of these places will the clear receipts of either of the agents amount to more than $ 550 per annum, as will more particularly appear by the accompanying exhibit marked G. In other places the commissions will not amount to as much as is now given to the most common clerk in a merchant's counting house. To make the commissions amount to 2000 dollars, it would require that 200,000 dollars should be disbursed; and if an agent should disburse one million of dollars, or any sum exceeding that, the gross amount of his pay for such disbursements is limited to 2000 dollars; the net amount of which cannot reasonably be calculated at more than five hundred and fifty dollars.
With this view of the subject, I cannot rely on the present agents continuing to hold their appointments, or upon other persons accepting such appointments, without the law in question being so modified as to make them a reasonable allowance for their services, and the expenses inseparably connected with their official duties. In disbursing so large a sum of money, as an agent must disburse, to entitle him to the small compensation of $50 per annum, he hazards the loss of ten times as much, from irregularity in vouchers, erroneous calculations, misinterpretation of instructions, from not strictly conforming in each and every purchase to the specific restrictions of the existing law, and from various other causes to which the most correct men are, and ever will be liable in a greater or less degree.
The copy of a letter from general Strickler, navy agent at Baltimore, a gentleman justly of high standing in society, and I am told as good an agent as could be procured in a country herewith sent and marked H. will explain to you his situation under the existing law; and other agents, of equal merit, are similarly situated. Deeming it my duty, under the latitude you have allowed, to be perfectly explicit and full in my communication to you upon this subject, and being sincerely anxious to manage the business of the department in such manner as to promote the interests of the nation, I trust, I shall not be thought presumptuous when I suggest the indispensable necessity of being aided by able agents.
I flatter myself, sir, with a belief, that I have afforded the information required, and I regret that I have not been able to do it at an earlier moment. I am, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant, PAUL HAMILTON.
HON. JOSEPH ANDERSON Chairman of a committee of the Senate.
Estimate of the annual expense of maintaining one gun boat in actual service; and of the annual expense of maintaining twenty four gun boats in actual service at New Orleans.
  1 lieutenant, 40 do. 3 rations, 699   2 midshipmen, 19 do. 1 ration, 603   1 boatswain, 20 do. 2 rations, 386   1 gunner, 20 do. 2 rations, 386   1 steward, 18 do. 1 ration, 289   3,254   Deduct one ration per day, for each officer, it being estimated in the article of provisions, because each officer will draw one ration in kind, 2,555 rations at 20 cents,   511   2,743   8 able seamen, 12 d ls. 1,150 rations, 2,686   16 ordinary do. 8 dols. 1,536 do.   Marines, 1,500   Provisions, 3,570   Repairs, &c. 750   Medicine and hospital stores, &c. 250   11,499   Dolls.   (Say, $ 11,500)   As one gun boat will cost 11,500 per annum, twenty four gun boats will cost $ 276,000   Estimate of the annual expense of maintaining in actual service 24 gun boats at New Orleans.   1 captain commanding, $ 100 per month, 2,368   16 rations per day, 3,000   5 surgeons 50 dls. per month, 430   1 purser, 40 do. 1,440   4 surgeons mates, 30 do. 1,022   5,110 rations, at 20 cents, 6,510   Annual expense of 24 gun boats, not including the above essential officers, 276,000   Total amount, expense of 24 gun boats in actual service at New Orleans, 284,310 
NOTE.—In the above estimate full crews are allowed to the gun boats; but orders have been given to reduce the crews of the gun boats at New Orleans, to a number merely sufficient for their navigation and safety. The reduction is left to the commanding officer at New Orleans, who from a full view of the circumstances, can form the most satisfactory judgment upon this point. We have not had time to hear from him what the actual reduction has been; but we may estimate that this reduction, from the time it shall be made, will reduce their annual expense to $ 20,000.
WASHINGTON, June 28. The Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination by the President of the U. S. of JOHN Q. ADAMS, as Minister Plenipotentiary to the court of St. Petersburg—Yeas 19—Nays 7.
On Monday the Vice President of the U. S. left this City.
BANK OF VIRGINIA, JULY 3, 1809.
The President & Directors have this day declared a dividend of three per cent. which will be paid after the 15th inst. on application at the Bank in person, or by attorney.
John Brockenbrough, Cash'r.
NOTICE.
THE Cells appropriated for Male Patients in the Lunatic Hospital in the city of Williamsburg being now filled, none others can be received until further notice. There is room for Females. By order of the Court of Directors WILL. RUSSELL, C. C. (Im) June 24th, 1809.
Valuable Low-Grounds.
THE Subscriber offers to Lease, for a term of years, those valuable TENEMENTS at present in the occupancy of the Messrs. Isbell, Robinson, & Wm. Baile, being part of his Estate, lying on the Fluvanna River in the County of Amherst, from 4 to 6 miles below Lynchburg and consisting chiefly in
Rich Low-Grounds.
The leasing will begin on the place where Mr. Zach. Isbell lives, on Tuesday the first day of August next, and continue from day to day, as the weather will permit, until all are Let. The terms will be made known on the day.
L. HOLLING. Buckingham, June 27th 1809.
VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the 21st June 1809.
John Willis, executor of Francis Willis, Plff. vs. Philip C Pendleton, and David Hunter, executors of Philip Pendleton, deceased. Hannah Dew, widow, and who was named executrix of the said William Dew, and Dolphus Drew, William Drew, Whiting Drew and Washington Drew, heirs of Benjamin Drew, deceased, who was heir at law and devisee of the said William Drew, deceased, Defts.
THE subpoena recheifas awarded in this cause not being returned executed on the defendants Whiting Drew and Washington Drew & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this county; on motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and show cause if any they can, against the revival thereof sought; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. (A copy Teste,) P. Tinsley, C. C.
JOHN & JOSEPH BOYCE, Jr.
Stationers & Book Binders, Having opened a store on the main street, opposite to the Globe Tavern, (Where may be had every article in the Stationery business,) RESPECTFULLY, Solicit the favors of their friends and the public, and beg leave to assure them that any work committed to their care shall be faithfully executed, and their favors gratefully acknowledged. N. B. An apprentice wanted.
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Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1809.
FROM the multitude of Congressional matter on hand, and from anxiety to furnish our patrons with the earliest possible intelligence of the transactions of their representatives; we were obliged to postpone the continuation of the "Sketch of the Political Situation of the British Empire," to our next paper.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, June 26.
Mr. Marion presented the petition of J. Rinaldi, mate of the schooner William, praying the remission of penalties incurred by bringing a number of slaves from Cuba to Charleston. Referred to a committee of the whole to whom the bill from the Senate on the same subject is referred.
Mr. Sheffey, after a speech of some length, in which he examined the title of the U. States to the batture at New Orleans, proposed three resolutions to the following purpose. The 1st proposed that the President be requested to cause the several persons removed therefrom, to be restored & to hold it with the same rights which they held it prior to their removal. The 2nd proposed that if it shall be the opinion of the President that the United States have such legal claim to the batture, as will justify the expense of prosecuting the same, that he be authorised to name, with the consent of the parties, three referees, who shall have power to hear and finally determine all claims as well on the part of the United States as of the said parties. 3d. proposed that if the President think it expedient, he may compromise the claims of the United States, and the persons removed from the batture; or cause the same to be tried in a court of the U. States in such manner and place as will secure an impartial trial.
The house agreed to consider the first resolution, ayes 67; & a motion was made to refer it to a committee of the whole, which was carried 60 to 21, and made the order of the day for to-morrow. The house agreed to consider the other resolutions, 48 to 41, which were referred to the same committee.
The report of the committee on the contested election of William Baillies was ordered to lie on the table, 58 to 46.
On motion of Mr. Smilie, the house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole from the Senate to revise and amend certain parts of the act interdicting commercial intercourse. On the motion of Mr. Jackson, the committee of the whole were discharged from the further consideration of the non-intercourse bill, and it was taken up by the house. On the motion of Mr. Jackson a provision was inserted in the bill authorising the departure of vessels charged with public dispatches for France.
Mr. Sheffey observed that when the bill had been before the committee, he had the honor to move an amendment which he now renewed: "that provided also, nothing therein contained shall be considered to prevent any public vessel from entering the waters and harbours of the United States, belonging to any nation with whom commercial intercourse shall be permitted." Mr. Jackson moved to amend the amendment by adding the following; "whenever a full and satisfactory adjustment of our differences shall have been made with such a nation." After a debate of about four hours, Mr. Sheffey in order to obtain a direct question on his amendment, adopted Mr. Jackson's rider as a part of his motion, & called for the division of the question, taking it first on his own amendment, as first moved. A doubt arising whether this was a correct procedure according to the rules of the house, Mr. Macon produced a precedent. The question was then taken on Mr. Sheffey's amendment, yeas 35, nays 77. The motion having been negatived, Mr. Jackson's amendment fell of course.
Mr. Gold observed that he did not consider the last question as decisively trying the point, and therefore moved to insert a clause providing for the exclusion of the public ships or vessels of France. Mr. Jackson moved to amend the amendment by excluding these of Britain also. Mr. Gold requested Mr. Jackson to withdraw his amendment, that the question might be taken in the direct mode. Mr. Jackson withdrew his amendment, but observed that he had moved it to shew how the game played by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Sheffey) might operate should any person wish to embarrass the proceeding of the house. On the observation of Mr. Taylor that Mr. Gold's proposition was the same in purport with that which had already been decided, Mr. Gold withdrew his motion.
Mr. Taylor said that as the house had decided, that they would not discriminate between the admission of British and French public vessels, he wished to try the question on the exclusion of both.
He made a motion to that purpose, which was decided, Yeas 15, Nays 100; a majority of 85 against the exclusion at this time of the public vessels of both belligerents.
Mr. Montgomery observed that the decision of the courts of the United States had been, that after an act had expired, they dismissed all suits pending for the recovery of penalties incurred under that act. He therefore moved an amendment which had for its object the recovery of penalties & forfeitures incurred under it, after the act itself had expired. The amendment was agreed to without opposition.
Mr. Livermore, after expatiating on the advantages of the S. Domingo trade to this country, proposed the following amendment to the non-intercourse bill; "that for the purposes of this act no country or place shall be considered as a colony and dependency of Great Britain or France which is not in the immediate possession
of Great Britain and France. The question was then taken on Mr. Livermore's amendment by Yeas and Nays. Yea Mr. Livermore, Nays 98, all present voting in the negative except Mr. Livermore himself. Absent on this vote 43 members.
Mr. Gold suggested an amendment to the bill, in part providing for the recovery and distribution of such fines as have been incurred under the non-intercourse act revived and amended. At present he conceived the bill to contain an expost facto provision, in so much as it directed the recovery of fines and penalties, the suits on which must abate on the expiration of the law under which they commenced. He therefore moved to amend it by making it read may be instead of have been incurred.
Mr. Gold's amendment was lost, six or seven gentlemen only rising in favor of it.
Mr. Milnor suggested an amendment on the part of the law remitting from forfeiture all vessels which have come into the U. S. between the 20th of May and 10th of June. He wished to add after the word vessels their cargoes.
Mr. Milnor's motion was negatived.—The bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow without a division.
TUESDAY, June 27.
The bill freeing from postage all letters from Thomas Jefferson was read a third time and passed.
N. B. The act of last session only freed from postage letters to Thomas Jefferson.
EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONIES.
Mr. Randolph from the committee appointed to enquire into the expenditures of public money, &c. made the following report:
"Report in part of the committee appointed to enquire and report whether monies drawn from the Treasury since the 4th of March, 1801, had been faithfully applied to the objects for which they were appropriated, and whether the same have been regularly accounted for:—"
Your committee beg leave to lay before your honorable House such information as they have obtained from the several departments touching the application of public monies, which, from the pressure of time and business, they have not found leisure thoroughly to investigate, but which they deemed would prove acceptable to the House of Representatives. It will be perceived that the respective communications from the War and Navy Departments are of an unsatisfactory nature, differing in character from those required by the committee. A representation to this effect has been made to the heads of these departments respectively, and they have been notified that the information sought by the committee is essential to the prosecution of the enquiry with which the committee have been charged by the House of Representatives. Expectation is held out that it will be prepared by, or during the course of the next session.
"Respectfully submitted."
The documents accompanying the report having been partly read thro' a motion was made that they lie on the table, and carried, 46 to 40; and the report and documents were ordered to be printed.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The bill to revive and amend certain parts of the act "interdicting commercial intercourse between the U. States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies and for other purposes," was read the third time; and on the question "shall the bill pass?" Messrs. Pickman, Pitkin, Taylor, Quincy, Macon and Dana stated their reasons for voting against the bill. [Debate in course.]
The question was taken about 3 o'clock by Yeas and Nays as follows:
YEs.—Messrs. L. J. Alston, W. Alston, Anderson, Bacon, Bibb, Boyd, J. Brown, R. Brown, Burwell, Calhoun, Campbell, Cobb, Cochran, Cook, Cox, Cutts, Dawson, Desha, Emott, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Gardner, Gholson, Goodwyn, Gold, Heisler, Helms, Hufly, Jenkins, Johnson, Kennedy, Knickerbacker, Livingston, Love, Lyon, Lyle, Marion, Matthews, McKee, Milnor, Montgomery, N. R. Moore, Newton, Pearson, J. Porter, P. B. Porter, Quincy, Rhea of Pen. Rhea of Ten. Richards, Roane, Sage, Sammons, Sheffey, Smilie, G. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanley, Stephenson, Swoope, Thompson, Tracy, Van Dyke, Van Horn, Weakly, Wheaton, Whitehill, Whitman, Winn, Witherspoon, 72.
Nays.—Messrs. Blaisdell, I. G. Chamblain, Dana, Davenport, Ely, Hale, Haven, Holland, Hubbard, Livermore, Macon, Pitkin, Ross, Stanford, Taylor, 15.
Absent 54 Members!
The House then took up the amendment of the Senate to the bill making appropriations for the contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress during the present session. The amendment expunges the additional appropriation for the library. The House concurred in the amendment, 52 to 37.
The House then took up for consideration the report of the committee on the contested election of William Baillies, 60 to 35. After debate, a motion was made to postpone it indefinitely.
The debate on this subject was continued to a very late hour, many motions of adjournment having been made without success.
About 9 o'clock the question was taken on indefinite postponement of the report, & negatived, Yeas 45, Nays 65.
The question then recurred on the adoption of the report, which was further debated; and, after deciding in favor of the first resolution reported by the committee, the House were compelled to adjourn at a little past one for want of a quorum!
WEDNESDAY, June 28.
Mr. Stanford observed that the Post Office department had long gone on without revision, and that it was necessary now, not only to review its expenses, but the whole system. He therefore moved a resolution to this purpose; that the post master general prepare and report to the house by the next session of congress, such a system as will enable the house to comprise the several laws on the subject into one; to report such additional regulations as will tend to obviate any difficulty in the transportation of the mail and promote economy and dispatch in the same. The
house agreed to consider the motion, 50 to 26, and was then carried without opposition.
When the house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on the whole on the contested election of William Baillies—the resolution that William Baillies is not entitled to a seat in the house, was carried 60 to 40, and the resolution that Charles Turner is entitled to a seat in the house 62 to 41, wherefore Charles Turner, Jr. a Representative from Massachusetts, appeared and took his seat.
On motion of Mr. Marion the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Desha in the chair, on the remission of certain fines and penalties.
Mr. Marion, then moved an amendment to the bill "to include slaves owned by persons expelled the Island of Cuba," for if the bill passed in its present shape no relief could be afforded, for it had not appeared on trial that the slaves were forcibly expelled the Island though the owners were. Mr. Macon then moved to add a proviso, and provided also, that such slaves shall have been brought in, at the same time with their owners respectively. Agreed to.
After a debate, Mr. Newton moved to add a new section to the bill for the relief of Foster and Gerard of New-York, whose ship had been forfeited under the law. Agreed to. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and subsequently passed without opposition.
The house concurred in a verbal amendment of the Senate to the bill to amend "the act for the support of public credit and for the redemption of the public debt."
Mr. Jackson moved that the speakers of both houses be authorised to adjourn them on Friday next instead of this day. The motion was declared out of order, other motions for the order of the day having the preference.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Macon in the chair, on the bill to suspend for a time the recruiting service. Mr. Jackson moved to strike out the clause authorising the President of the United States to renew it if the public service shall in his opinion require it, carried 45 to 29. It was then ordered to a third reading and subsequently passed.
The bill authorising the accounting officers of the treasury, give credit to the collectors of the customs for certain allowances made by them to the owners of fishing vessels passed.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Macon in the chair, on the bill from the Senate in addition to an "act for laying out a road from Cumberland Md. to the state of Ohio"—The bill proposed to appropriate 69,000 dollars towards that object. Mr. Jackson under the impression that it was impossible to complete the turnpike road by the original act to which this is a supplement under an expense of a million of dollars which might probably never accrue from the friends set a side for this object; therefore moved to authorise the President to apply the monies to improvement of the roads, as may be most expedient without contemplating the terrible road.
After a warm debate in which the supporters of the motion intended that the money applicable to the object would never be competent to the making of a turnpike road; that turnpikes made at less expense than 8,000 dollars, a mile were good for nothing, that they were broken up, each successive winter, that the house would pledge themselves by the passage of the present bill to complete the turnpike road whatever might be the expense.
To this it was replied that Congress were already pledged by law to the state of Ohio to make a turnpike road; that it would be improper in this incidental way to repeal a solemn law, that 60,000 dollars would complete the way across the mountains that the state of Ohio were willing to complete the remainder, that turnpikes had been made in Pennsylvania and New-York at 1,000 dollars a mile and that in this direction, materials were cheaper. The amendment was therefore negatived without a division, and the bill was ordered to lie on the table to receive a motion of adjournment till 6 o'clock.
EXPENDITURE OF MONIES, &c.
Mr. Randolph laid on the table a number of reports from different committees of which he was chairman, as, for taking the 3d census, for securing an impartial trial by jury, for enquiring into the institution of suits for libels at common law (which enquiry the committee did not complete from want of time) and a supplementary report from the committee appointed to enquire into the application of public monies. He wished the reading of all these reports to be dispensed with, except the last, which he wished read, as going to exculpate some persons who might be implicated in the former report.
None of these reports, however, could be read, because the time had long ago arrived for taking up the orders of the day which had preference.
Several motions were made for printing the report on public expenditure, by Messrs. Montgomery, Randolph, and Macon, before it was in order.—The motion was at length made in the evening and carried.
And the House adjourned to six o'clock. Evening Siting.
The bill from the Senate making an appropriation for completing and finishing the permanent Senate Chamber, passed through a committee of the whole Mr. Cutts in the chair, without opposition, and was read a third time and passed.
Mr. J. G. Jackson called for the consideration of the bill respecting the Ohio road.—Motion negatived, Ayes 32.
The bill authorising the discharge of Joseph Wilkinson, jun. from imprisonment, was read the third time and passed.
NEW-ORLEANS BATTURE.
Mr. Sawyer moved that the House go into committee of the whole on the resolutions on this subject submitted by Mr. Sheffey on Monday last.
Mr. Montgomery moved to postpone the subject indefinitely.—Lost, Ayes 25.
The House then went in committee, Mr. Desha in the chair, on this subject, 51 to 27. Mr. Varnum moved that the committee

rise as it would be impossible to act on the subject with that deliberation which it required at this period of the session, when it was almost impossible to keep a quorum.
Messrs. Lewis, Ross and Gholson opposed this motion and Messrs. Smilie, and Taylor supported it.
The committee rose (Mr. Taylor having suspended his speech for the purpose) to receive a report of the committee of enrolled bills.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that they were ready to adjourn, & had appointed Messrs. Pope and Brent a committee on their part to wait on the President and inform him that they are ready to adjourn. The House concurred in appointing a committee, and Messrs. Root and Crawford were named for that purpose.
On motion of Mr. Randolph, the committee of the whole were discharged from the further consideration of the subject of the battle with a view to take it up in the House.
Mr. Randolph then called for the consideration of Mr. Sheffey's resolutions.
On the first count, there were, for it 20, against it 33—No quorum.
On the second count, for it 34, against it 35—No quorum.
On the third count, 37 to 37—a tie, and another count called for.
On a fourth count, for it 37, against it 33—No quorum.
A call of the names, was then ordered (8 o'clock) and the names being called, it appeared that the following gentlemen were present: Messrs. Anderson, Bacon, Blaisdell, Boyd, J. Brown, R. Brown, Burwell, Butler, Calhoun, J. C. Chamberlain, Crist, Cutts, Danna, Dawson, Desha, Ely, Emott, Eppes, Findley, Fisk, Gannett, Gardner, Gholson, Gold, Hale, Haven, Heister, Helms, Holland, Howard, Hubbard, Huffst, J. G. Jackson, R. Jackson, Johnson, Kennedy, Knickerbacker, Lewis, Livermore, Livingston, Lyon, Lyle, Marion, M'Bride, M'Kee, M'Kim, Milnor, Montgomery, N. R. Moore, Morrow, Newton, Nicholson, Pearson, Randolph, Rea, (Pen) Rhea, (Ten.) Richards, Roane, Root, Ross, Sage, Sawyer, Smilie, G. Smith, Sturges, Swoope, Taggart, Taylor, Thompson, Tracy, Turner, Van Dyke, Van Horn, Van Rensselaer, Weakley, Whitman and Wilson—75. A full quorum.
And another count, being made on the above question, the votes were 34 to 34—Mr. Root reported that the committee had waited on the President according to order, who was pleased to say that he had no further communications to make.
About 9 o'clock. All the bills having been enrolled and signed, a motion was made to adjourn and carried; and The Speaker after wishing the members of the House a pleasant journey home, and a happy meeting with their friends, adjourned the House to the 4th Monday in November next.
LETTER From the Secretary of the navy to the chairman of the committee, appointed on so much of the message of the president as relates to the military establishment; accompanying a bill concerning the naval establishment.
NAVY DEPARTMENT. 9th JUNE, 1809.
Sir, I have received your letter of yesterday's date, and in reply have the honor to state: 1st. That the cost of repairing each of the frigates now lying at the navy yard, Washington, cannot be estimated with any degree of precision until each frigate shall have been thoroughly examined in her hull, masts, spars, rigging, sails, water casks, &c. and the precise state of each particular ascertained. I some-time since directed such examination to be made, and reported to me, but this has as yet only partially been done; and being apprehensive that some days may elapse before I shall have it in my power to afford satisfactory information upon this subject, I have supposed that in the mean time it would be agreeable to the committee, to receive information upon the other points of your letter, and therefore proceed to state: 2dly. That the difference between keeping each of the public armed vessels in service, for 6 months, from this time, and laying them up in ordinary immediately, circumstanced as they now are, their crews being generally in debt for advances of money and clothes made to them, and their supplies of provisions, and in a great measure all the other supplies being now actually on board, would be from three to four months' pay of their respective crews—that is
For a 44 gun frigate, about $17,000 36 do. 15,000 32 do. 12,000 16 gun brig 7,000 14 gun schooner 5,000
In reply to your 3d query requiring a comparative statement of the building and the annual expense of maintaining a gun on board a frigate and a gun-boat, it is necessary to suppose a particular case. I will take the frigate President, mounting 56 guns, 42 pound carronades and 24 pound long cannon.
This frigate cost $220,916 8-100—say $221,000. A gun boat, carrying 2 guns will cost about $9,000. The frigate will require 420 men to man her, and can be maintained in actual service, at an annual expense less than $120,000 including the pay of officers and seamen, provisions, repairs, medicines, contingencies, and every other expense of every description. A gun boat mounting one or two guns will require 45 men to man her, and cannot be maintained in actual service at an expense less than $117,000, including every expense. It hence results that the building of 19 gun-boats, each carrying 2 guns, and carrying 38 in the whole, would cost more than the building of a frigate mounting 56 guns: that the building of 25 gun boats, each mounting 1 gun, would cost more than the building of a frigate mounting 56 guns: that the number of men required for a frigate mounting 56 guns would not be sufficient to man 10 gun boats, carrying in the one case 20 guns, in the other case, 10 guns; that to fight 56 guns on board of 28 gun boats would require 1260 men; and to
fight them dispersed in 56 gun boats would require 2520 men; and that 2520 men employed on board of frigates, mounting each 56 guns, and each requiring 420 men, can fight 336 guns, consisting of 42 pound carronades, and 24 pound long cannon.
With respect to the expense per gun, it appears that 56 guns mounted on board of a frigate, can be maintained at an annual expense, less than 120,000 dollars; that the annual expense, per gun, on board of a gun boat carrying 2 guns, will be $5850; and on board of a gun boat carrying 1 gun, $11,700 per annum; that the difference between the annual expense of fighting 56 guns on board a frigate, and 28 gun boats, carrying 56 guns $207,600, and that the difference in the annual expense of fitting 56 guns is $533,200.
The annual expense of keeping the gun boats (other than those now in service, and those yet on the stocks) in ordinary, would be about 64,000 dollars.
As to the saving already made by laying up these boats in ordinary, it is impossible at this time precisely to ascertain it, as the department is not informed of the day on which each boat was laid up. I can only at this time, form a conjecture as to the amount, which is supposed to be equal to one month's pay of the crews discharged, that is, about 18,000 dollars.
I am with great respect, &c. PAUL HAMILTON
Foreign News.
ENGLAND.
LIVERPOOL, 29th April, 1809.
Sir,—We have consulted several respectable merchants, who have been residents in Spain and Portugal, as to the terms on which goods shipped from the United States can be received into these countries and reshipped to Great Britain. They assure us, that it is contrary to the laws of both countries to allow the importation of goods without the payment of heavy duties and that the exportation of them is altogether prohibited. They conceive, however, that on the arrival of vessels there from the United States, with cargoes ultimately destined for Great Britain, an arrangement may be made, without much difficulty, to land and re-ship the same, on the payment of an ad valorem duty of 3 3/4 per cent. With regard to Madeira & Fayal, although the same laws may extend to these islands, we are assured, that no difficulty, in landing and re-shipping cargoes, will be experienced, on the payment of the above duty.
We wish to call to your recollection, however, that our navigation laws, prohibit the importation of foreign goods into this country, which do not come direct from the place of their produce, and require that they should come either in British vessels, or in vessels belonging to the countries of which the goods are the produce. According to these laws, therefore, American produce cannot be imported into this country from Spain, Portugal, Madeira or Fayal; except tobacco, rice, cotton and indigo—these articles being allowed by particular acts to be imported indirectly, provided they come in British, American or other foreign ships, which belong to subjects of the country in which they are built; in which case the duty on cotton is 4d. per lb in American or other foreign ships, and 3d. per lb. in British ships.
We have, however, some correspondence with our agent in London on this subject, who this morning assures us, that, although the importation of American produce is restricted as above by law, our government intends to allow, until the first of August next, the importation of the produce of the United States from the Floridas, Madeira, the Western Islands, Cadiz, and Lisbon in any vessels, with a sort of papers; but after that date, only in American or British vessels, having legal documents, and provided they come direct from the United States.
Since the arrival of the ship Pacific, no information relative to any negotiation, which may have been pending between the two countries has yet transpired, though several attempts have been made to induce ministers to make some communication on the subject, but without the least effect. Our advice this morning, however, states that the lords in council have resolved to rescind the orders in council and to suspend in lieu thereof a general blockade of France, Holland, Italy, their colonies & dependencies. On this change, until we know further particulars, we feel ourselves unable to give an accurate opinion, whether it will operate favourably or otherwise on the trade between the two countries; but we consider it as intended to facilitate an amicable arrangement of our differences with the United States.
We annex a price current, the quotations of most articles in which, however, must be considered as only nominal; the holders being very desirous to sell, from an expectation that supplies will be received in consequence of the partial removal of the embargo and dealers for the same reason decline to purchase.
Sugar.—Havanna brown 31s. 0d. a 34s. 0d. per cwt. yellow 85s. 0d. a 88s. 0d. white 44s. 0d. a 55s. 0d. fine do 44s. 0d. a 55s. 0d. Coffee.—Triage 69s. 0d. a 89s. 0d. per cwt. fine 121s. 0d. a 122s. 0d. Cocoa.—West India 70s. 0d. a 75s. 0d. per cwt. Caraccas 100s. 0d. a 112s. 0d. West India produce for exportation has been unsaleable for a considerable time past; no demand whatever appearing for the continent. Letters, however, received by the mails, which arrived here yesterday from Gotterburg, state that the Swedish
English ships to trade with the ports of that country, till September next. In consequence of this information, foreign sugar and coffee are in brisk demand at the above prices; but the future currency must be governed by such circumstances as may arise to circumcribe or increase the demand for exportation.—We may add, however, that the warehouses of this place are overloaded with the usual descriptions of produce for exportation.
Cotton.—Bourbon 2s. 6d. per lb N. Orleans and Natchez fine, 1s. 6d. Georgia upland 1s. 2d. a 1s. 3d. Sea Island, very fine, 3s. 5d. a 2s. 6d.
The prices of cotton have experienced so great a reduction from the partial removal of the embargo, that many mills which had, on account of the previous high prices, been at a stand, are now again at work, and a considerable increase in the consumption of the raw material will follow. The late high prices have, however, attracted supplies from unusual sources, whilst the almost entire suspension of the foreign demand for twist and cotton goods, has prevented the exhaustion of our stocks to the extent once calculated upon, on being deprived of our usual supplies from the United States.—A further reduction in prices therefore is looked for, if our supplies from the United States become again considerable, and our intercourse with the continent continues to be interdicted.
Grain.—Wheat 14s. 0d. a 14s. 9d. per 70 lbs. W. B. h.
Flour.—Wheaten, superfine, 65s. 0d. a 70s. 0d. per bbl.
Not having for several years past experienced bad harvests, and the increase of our stock having been favored by the conversion of waste lands to the production of grain, which has been augmenting for some time, the want of importations is not so materially felt by the country; and we are informed that the quantity of wheat sown for the present year, which looks very promising, exceeds that of any preceding. We do not therefore calculate upon any material alteration in the prices, even should we continue to be deprived of foreign supplies; but on the other hand, expect that if we should receive them in any quantity, that prices would suffer a material decline.
Flaxseed.—For crushing, 14s. 0d. a 15s. 0d. per W. bush.
The price of Flaxseed for sowing this spring in Ireland appears very uncertain, some embargo breakers having already arrived there. It has been as high as 15l. to 20l. per hhd.
Naval stores.—Turpentine soft, 35s. a 38s. per bbl. middling 35s. a 36s. hard, 30s. a 32s. Pitch hard, 14s. a 15s. Rosin 15s. a 16s. Tar 32s. a 33s.
Our supplies of naval stores from the N. of Europe are expected to be this year very limited, but as the shipments from the U. States may be equal to the deficiency, it is probable that any considerable arrivals would occasion a further reduction of prices.
Staves.—W. O.—bbl. Philadelphia, 23l. 0s. a 26l. 0s. per 1200; hhd. do. 30l. or a 32l. 0s.; bbl. N. York, 20l. 0s. a 24l. 0s.; hhd. do. 30l. 0s. a 32l. 0s.; pipe do. 40l. 0s. a 45l. 0s.
There is a great scarcity of staves, but many substitutes have been resorted to. We think the first arrivals, if not great, would meet a ready sale, but considerable supplies would we expect, produce a material decline in prices.
Tobacco.—York and James river duty unpaid, 0s. 6d. a 0s. 9d.
SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE AFFAIRS.
NEW-YORK, June 24.
The ship Yorick, Harman, which (after landing her letters at Fayal) arrived at Madeira in 21 days from New-York, was the first vessel that conveyed to either of those places the news of our differences with England being adjusted. The intelligence created a general joy. Such vessels as were discharging their cargoes, were reloaded immediately for England; as nothing would sell at Madeira and Fayal, excepting cordage and canvas. The former was scarce and in demand, and sold at nine guineas per cwt.
The ship Mercator, Perry, of New Bedford, had also arrived at Madeira from New York.
Capt. O'Conner, who arrived here yesterday, informs, that on the 16th of May, a Portuguese brig arrived at Madeira direct from Lisbon, in the remarkable short passage of 4 days, having left that place on the 12th ult. This brig came out with dispatches, but nothing more had transpired, than that Lisbon had been well fortified, and that the inhabitants were under no apprehension of being disturbed by the entry of French troops. A vast number of gun brigs and vessels of a light draught of water had been sent up the Tagus, to prevent the passage of the French army; which, with other defensive obstructions, rendered the place safe for the present.
(N. Y. Gazette)
A commercial friend has favored us with the following extract of a letter from Madeira, dated the 17th of May, brought by capt O'Conner.
A vessel arrived here yesterday in 8 days from Lisbon, and brought accounts that the Portuguese and British were all in high spirits in Lisbon—that Sir Arthur Wellesley had marched with a brave army to attack the enemy that were encamped at Oporto—On the arrival of the British army before Oporto, the French Commander, offered to capitulate, but Sir Arthur Wellesley would not accede to the terms offered by the French, and it was supposed the whole garrison would surrender to the British, as they had but 3 days provisions.
LOSS OF THE FRENCH. IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. From Jackson's Register.
This statement of the loss sustained by the French in Spain and Portugal is founded on very correct information; indeed it will be seen upon particular examination, that the number far from being exaggerated is probably diminished.
FIRST CAMPAIGN.
Table with 2 columns: Description of loss, Amount. Rows include: Deaths by sickness and the sword in Madrid, Burgos, Biscay, Navarre, &c. (11,000); Killed in the first siege of Saragossa, and in various actions in its neighborhood (10,000); Killed in Valencia and La Mancha (8,000); Killed and taken prisoners in Andalusia (30,000); Missing, deserted, and killed by the fury of the inhabitants of various places and by individuals (4,000); Killed in Portugal, by the English, deaths by sickness, and stabbed (8,000); Killed in several battles and skirmishes, in old Castile (6,000).
SECOND CAMPAIGN.
Table with 2 columns: Description of loss, Amount. Rows include: In several actions with the army of the centre, including that of Leon (3,000); Battle of Tudela, on the 23d of November, 1808 (6,000); During the long siege of Saragossa, and actions in Arragon, besides the missing (the greatest part of the latter killed by the dagger) (17,000); Several actions in Catalonia (10,000); Killed and wounded in Biscay and Mountains of St. Ander, by the army of Blake (10,000); In Burgos, by the army of Estramadura (1,000); At Sepulveda, Somosierra, and Madrid (7,000); Killed in Estremadura, action of Yelcz, and other villages in La Mancha (4,000); Loss from Madrid to Corrunna including the battles fought by the English in Castile and Gallicia (10,000); Deaths in the several armies (and by the dagger) in various parts of Spain (10,000). Total: 163,000.
The total loss of the French in Spain & Portugal, to the end of March, amounts to one hundred and sixty-three thousand men. The calculation of the deaths by sickness is certainly short, from the accounts we have of the number of hospitals they have established: in Madrid, alone, they have seven, containing upwards of 5,000 sick.
TRANSLATED FOR THE REGISTER.
Extract of a letter from the Havana, dated 5th June, 1809:—
The news from Spain by a King's packet brig just arrived, are very favorable. La Romana has taken Toy in Gallicia, and besides the killed and wounded of the enemy, he has made 2,500 prisoners: we have great hopes of the ultimate success of the Patriotic cause in Spain.
Yesterday was his Britannic Majesty's birth day, and the Captain General dined on board of a British frigate, commanded by captain Rodney, son of the celebrated Admiral of that name. The day was ushered in by the repeated salutes from the fortifications and vessels of war. It was truly a day of rejoicing: the fete concluded by the representation of a Comedy, called, The Defence of Zaragoza. Senora Rodriguez, sung the Patriotic National March, with words analogous to the day, which occasioned much applause.
The chorus was repeated by the whole house—the English captain and officers took off their hats and gave three cheers, and a shower of gold fell on the stage at the feet of Senora Rodriguez, who must have made by it upwards of 2000 dollars.
Letter from a person of note in Spain, to his friend in the Havana:—
The battle of Medellin, has been the most bloody one fought this War—the enemy had 24 cannons, we 10; their very badly served, our's discharged for the space of two hours and an half, a continual shower of grape. Our Infantry charged with bayonet up to the very walls of the houses of the village in pursuit of the enemy. The Imperial guards fled, as well as gen. Victor at the head of his staff. The Marine battalions and the Spanish Guards, have covered themselves with glory—they threw away their muskets, and seizing hold of their bayonets by the handle, they fell upon, stabbed, overthrew and pent up, the Invincibles. If our cavalry had not fallen back, it would have been the most memorable battle of the campaign. Nevertheless, the enemy has now seen, to his sorrow, what we are. Much blood has been spilt: 11,000 dead on both sides, covered the banks of the Guadiana; they have lost upwards of seven thousand, and we nearly four thousand men.
As the right wing was abandoned by the cavalry, although the centre, composed of the Infantry, had considerably the advantage, and was advancing in pursuit of the enemy, it was necessary to retreat, to avoid the enemy from out flanking the army. At four o'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday, the 29th of March, (the day of the battle) the enemy's cannonading ceased, and both armies have retired to their respective positions, leaving the field of battle in the middle, neither of the armies remained masters of it.
Although we have not gained much, yet we have lost nothing by it: on the contrary, we have obtained some advantage, namely, that of making head against the enemy, and causing them to fly. The retreat of the Cavalry, it appears, was owing to a mistake, at least with respect to those Regiments who followed that of Maria Louisa, whom they understood had received orders to retreat. General Cuesta retreated with his army to Villanueva to rest his troops; he afterwards proceeded with his staff to Campillo, to re-unite his Cavalry, partially dispersed, and he informs having already accomplished this. The enemy do not stir, and general
in a situation to make a fresh attack; nevertheless he is upon the watch, and has taken every measure to avoid any surprise. Meanwhile he is strengthening himself, & combining his measures for new operations against the enemy; they certainly have been terrified. Gen. Cuesta continues ill from a fall, and gen. Eguia commands the army, ad interim.
The rafts and pontoons on which Victor had passed the Tagus, have been broken and carried away by the current of the river. Gen. Cuesta has been surprised by 12,000 of the enemy on his march to Colledo. It was not believed they had such considerable force in that quarter. The cavalry was separated from the Infantry by the interposition of the above-mentioned body of the enemy. They however have extricated themselves without loss, and are now in complete. The whole of our force in La Mancha is composed of 32,000 men. Chaves has been reconquered by the Portuguese—they put the whole French garrison, composed of 1500, men, to the sword. The remaining French force which entered Portugal, amounting to 14,000, marched towards Braga, from whence they have been repulsed.
Some English have arrived, and disembarked at Oporto. Last night two deputes were sent from the Supreme Junta to consult with gen. Cuesta.
VIRGINIA.
At Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the day of June, 1809.
Nathaniel White, William Smith & Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth White, Josiah Franklin, and Lucy his wife, formerly Lucy White, which Nathaniel, Elizabeth and Lucy are children & part of the devisees of David White, deceased, against
Robert White, one of the sons and devisees, of David White, deceased, Nathaniel Talley and Sarah his wife, a daughter and devisee of the said David White, William New and Mary his wife, also a daughter & devisee of David White deceased, David White, son & heir of John White deceased, who was son & devisee of David White deceased, Ludwell Epperson and Fanny his wife, formerly Fanny White, William White, David White, John White & James White, which said Fanny, William, David, John & James are children of James White deceased, son & devisee of David White deceased, the said David, John & James being infants under age of twenty one years, by Isham Goddin now assigned their Guardian. Defendants. The defendant David White, son and heir of John White deceased, and William White, son of James, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country, on motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, it is ordered, That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city.
A Copy, Teste. P. Tinsley C. C.
William Crawford,
HAS just received by the late arrivals from New York, a general assortment of GOODS, selected by himself and laid upon the best terms—among which are the following articles, which will be sold on the most moderate terms, for Cash or Country Produce, at his store below the Eagle Tavern, and adjoining Dr. Crawford's Medicine store:
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity/Description. Rows include: Willow Boughs and Withboughs (15s.); Laced and Tambor'd Gombick Muffs (15s.); Short and long yellow Nankens (15s.); Furs & Van stripe do. (15s.); Bus and White Muffs (15s.); Laced Robe Dracets (15s.); Canton Shawls & Bandana hdkfs. (15s.); Silk Gloves (15s.); Lungy, Sisterony and Doria hdkfs. (15s.); Silk hdkfs. and Shawls (15s.); Gills and mock Madras (15s.); Buttons (15s.); do. (15s.); Scarlet, Green, Black & Golds (15s.); Broad Persians (15s.); 9-8 Cambric Muslin (15s.); Black & Gold Lustrings (15s.); 6-8 Cambric Muslin (15s.); do. Sycamores (15s.); Sheeting, Platillas & Shirtings (15s.); Silk Waistcoating duff. colour (15s.); Back Cambricks and Gingham (15s.); Cotton Casimeres and English patent New (15s.); Crape Ginghams (15s.); Knives & Cases (15s.); Linen & Cotton Checks (15s.); China & India (15s.); Cotton Brown Holland (15s.); Furs and Prins (15s.); Velvet Binding (15s.); C. D. Gingham & T. (15s.); Cotton & Chintz Shawls (15s.); by Velvets (15s.); Pulicat & Royal hdkfs. (15s.); Blue and Scarlet Ratinete (15s.); Silk and Cotton Umbrells (15s.); Black, Grass green, Lute, do. and Scar (15s.); Silk and Cotton sus. (15s.); In S. fine Bombazets (15s.); penders (15s.); AARDWARE, CUTLERY, JAPAN'D WARE & SADDLERY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity/Description. Rows include: Hand, Cut Pit and Mill Saw Files (15s.); Prospect, Book case and Desk Locks (15s.); 1-2 round and flat Wood Screws and Smiths Files (15s.); Screw Drivers (15s.); Smiths' & shoe Rasps (15s.); Feet Compasses, Iron (15s.); Sice Hammers, Pinners, Knives, Rasps, Pucks & Awi Blades (15s.); B.ck, and Hand cast steel saws (15s.); Butchers' Knives and Steels (15s.); Coopers' and Carpenters' Adzes (15s.); Drawing and Cutting Knives (15s.); Table and Desert Knives and Forks (15s.); Carpenters' round Carvers' and Table Scele (15s.); head and Rule (15s.); Barlow, Pocket and Pen Knives (15s.); Smiths' Anvils & Vices (15s.); Sportsman and Pruners' Knives (15s.); Hair Brooms, Clamp Brushes, White Wash, counter and Shoe do. (15s.); Taylors' and Sheep Shears (15s.); Japanned Waiters as sorcel, elegant patterns (15s.); Large and small scissors (15s.); Razors & do. cases (15s.); Shaving Boxes with Brushes (15s.); Mixt & Gilt Pins (15s.); W. C Needles of the most approved (15s.); Pewter and Tatania Table and Tea Spades, Shovels and Frying Pans (15s.); Spoons (15s.); H. L. and Butt Hjn. Steel in Faggots (15s.).

REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed near the Basin where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of PROCESSES . Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809.
VOL. 10, Part 2d, or No. 20, of Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia, is just Received and ready for delivery at this Office. Subscription still open at $3 50 per No. Line 12.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW HANDSOME COPIES OF GIBBON'S DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE; To which is added, (in this edition only) THE VERY INTERESTING LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, written by HIMSELF. Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Dollars.
A Bank Note OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809.
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, decd. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day, One Tract of Land, Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. tds N. B. The above sale is postponed to Boletourt August Court. E. T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'r. S. P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 5th mo. 6th, 1809.
MATRESSES 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, 1809. it
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 3, 1809. it
To Rent, And possession given immediately, THE TENEMENT AT present in the occupancy of Mr. William Mason, and directly back of the Hon. Creed Taylor's. Apply to EDWARD W. TRENT. May 4, 1809. it
FOR SALE. Forty Thousand weight Isle of Wight Bacon, Amongst which are 900 Hams, 500 Barrels Herrings and Shad, 100 Sacks Salt, Liverpool filled, 20 Bales Georgia Cotton, 40 Tierces Rye Whiskey, 8 Barrels Ditto, 45 Kegs English White Lead, 30 do. Spanish Brown, 20 Tons American and Sweden Iron, will be sold low for cash only. GROCERIES, AS USUAL. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, May 22, 1809. 3m.
City Hotel to Let. THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT with out Houses, Stables &c. situated on a street that leads from the main street by the Governor's to the Capitol; which was lately in the occupancy of Mr. Jas. Vaughan, as a Tavern. It will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tate of this City, who are authorized by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809.
A Pair of Horses Stolen. 20 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN from the commons of Manchester, on Thursday night 3th inst. A Pair of Black Horses. One a BROWN BLACK, very thick set and well made, his left hind foot white—The other a jet or deep black, of rather slender make, both nearly the same age, 8 or 9 years, and about five feet high; they pace, trot and gallop, and run well in harness. I will give Ten Dollars Reward, with reasonable expenses, to any person delivering them to me, or five Dollars for such information that I get them again—& Twenty Dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the Thief. CORNELIUS BUCK. Manchester, 14th June, 1809 (it)
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and sixty Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
FOR SALE, On Saturday the 22d July, on the premises The Tract of Land, WHEREON John Irby, dec'd. resided, lying in the upper end of Charles City County, on James river, commanding an extensive view up and down said river, in an agreeable neighborhood—and as a stand for a grocery store, equal to any below the City of Richmond.—There are 75 or 80 Acres of land in this tract, (more or less) and devised by the decedent to be sold for the payment of his debts. Terms will be made known on the day of sale, by the ADMINISTRATOR, With the Will annexed. June 8th, 1809. tds
Valuable Property FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us, by John M. Syme, of the county of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all debts for which he is bound for his father, and his own debts; we shall, on Tuesday the first day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, upon the premises, proceed to sell, four hundred and sixty-three acres, (by a late survey) of prime and valuable Land, adjoining the town of New Castle, upon Pamunkey River, and the ferry across that river. Also, ELEVEN NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, and implements of Husbandry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument. Such title as we hold as trustees will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and possession of the land given at Christmas, with the privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in 12 months, from the day of sale. Interest will be expected upon the distant payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers of the personal property, and bonds with deeds of trust upon the land and ferry of the respective purchasers. The land, &c. will be shown by Mr. WM. CUNNINGHAM, living in New Castle, or either of the Mr. SYMES, to any person wishing to view the premises. Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and their claims discounted. According to Mr. John M. Syme's notification above, we or either of us, will receive the amount of any claim, and it is our wish that they be made known prior to the day of sale. There are some previous liens upon this property, or some of it, to secure certain debts, which will be first paid, according to their several dates. Proposals for any part of the above property will be received by either of the trustees prior to the sale. BENJAMIN OLIVER, JR.  WM. CUNNINGHAM.  SAML. RICHARDSON. New Castle, June 4th, 1809. tds
Take Notice, THAT William B. Webber having entered into an agreement with me to work at the brick layer's business 10 months. I executed my bond to him for £36, being the hire which I was to give him. The said Webber not having complied with his agreement but having left me without giving me notice, this is to forward all persons from trading for said bond; the date of which is the 10th of February, 1809, and is payable the 20th of December, 1809. WILLIAM SHAUP. June 13, 1809. w3p
NOTICE, THAT a petition will presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, by Lucy Williamson to obtain a divorce from her husband, George Williamson. June 24, 1809. w3p
Virginia, to wit:
As a court of Appeals held at the Capitol in Richmond, the twentieth day of May, 1809. RULE. Great inconveniences & delays having arisen from motions to alter & amend the decrees & special entries of this Court, after they have been entered of record, it is expected that in future the Counsel will respectively in all cases where a special decree or entry shall be deemed necessary, prepare notes of such decree or entry; as they may think ought to be made on the decision: to be considered as part of their statement, and delivered to the judges, with the record, at the final argument, in each cause. A Copy, Teste, J. Brown, c. c.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 25th day of March, eighteen hundred and seven, executed by Carter Wilkerson and Sally his wife, to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned, to be due to William Bradley, Will be Sold, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday, the 24th day of July next, being court day, a Tract of Land,
In the deed conveyed, containing 250 acres, lying in the said county of Cumberland, near the courthouse, and adjoining Thomas Hobson's tract of land, on which the courthouse stands. According to the provisions of an act, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes, the subscribers will convey the title to the purchaser or purchasers, as vested in them as trustees only. John G. Daniel.  Thomas H. Walton. Cumberland, 10th June, 1809. tdsp.
Wanted to Hire,
BY the week, month, or for the remainder of the present year, A Sober, Industrious Man, To superintend a parcel of laborers in the vicinity of this city. Enquire at the office of the Virginia Argus. Richmond, June 17th, 1809. tf
NOTICE.
ON Thursday the 20th of July next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the former residence of the late Mr. WM. Fowler of Chesterfield.
About twenty Negroes,
Consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls; the stock of Horses, Cows and Hogs; the plantation utensils, and about 50 BARRELS OF CORN. The sale will be made for the purpose of satisfying the claims against the estate, and will be continued from day to day, until the whole shall be disposed of, or a sufficient sum raised for that purpose. THE EXECUTORS of WM. FOWLER dec. Chesterfield, June 23, 1809. tds
Louisa County,
March Court, 1809. Edward Garland, Plaintiff Against William Morton, Jun. Defendant, To recover of the defendants one hundred pounds damages. THE JUDGES, copies awarded in this cause having been returned that the defendant is not found: It is therefore ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in June next: And if he do not so appear judgment will be rendered against him for the damages aforesaid and costs of the suit: And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published at three successive court days at the door of the court house of this county, and also three times in one of the Richmond news papers. (A copy.) JOHN POINDEXTER, clk. (31)
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time. Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber. THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting Partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. In my absence, FRANCIS R. STROBIA is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from G. & KIRBY.  THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27th, 1809. wtlts.
RAGS.
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.) AND will contract with country Store-keepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PATENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
New Book Store.
LEWIS ADAMS HAS taken the store on the corner of the main street and the street leading to the Basin between the EAGLE & GLOBE taverns on the same side, where he has opened an elegant assortment of Books, in the different departments of science. His collection of LAW is the most extensive of any in Richmond, and generally of the best editions and well bound. He has also a good assortment of medical Books, of Divinity, History, Miscellany, the Latin Classics and most of the school books in general use, with a handsome assortment of Quills, Letter and Writing Paper, Pens, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Reeve's colors, India Ink, Flutes, Files, Fiddle strings, &c.
He has likewise a very handsome selection of the Poets and a good collection of Novels, Romances and Plays.
As it is his intention to keep up his assortment, with the addition of every new work of merit as they appear from the Press in Philadelphia and New York, he hopes by his assiduity and attention to his customers in procuring for them any work to be had from either of those places on the shortest notice, to gain their confidence and merit a portion of their generous patronage.
He assures his friends and the public that his Books shall all be at the regular New York and Philadelphia prices, from which a liberal discount will be made to those who may please to become his constant customers and purchase to any considerable amount—Law Libraries will be furnished on very liberal terms as to discounts or credit.
LEWIS ADAMS has the pleasure of announcing to the public at this time, the following new, interesting and valuable publications, just received, Malitouth on Population, bound & in boards, 5, 6 and 7 dollars.  Gillie's History of the world from the Reign of Alexander to that of Augustus, 3 vols. octavo, 7 50.  Vol. 1, Hening and Munford's Reports, new edition, royal octavo, (vol. 2 expected in a few days.)  STRUGGLES TWO LIFE, by Lieut. JOHN HARRIOTT, exemplified in the various travels and adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa and America—an interesting work— Also, (price $2 in 2 vols.)
Thaddeus of Warsaw,
BY MISS PORTER. "This work has more merit than can be ascribed to the crowd of productions of this class, and inculcates virtuous and magnanimous sentiments.— Monthly Review. " "Thaddeus is a work of genius and has nothing to fear at the candid bar of taste; he has to receive the precious meed of sympathy from every reader of unsophisticated sentiments and genuine feeling." Imperial Review.
A consignment of FRESH RAISINS of different qualities, which will be sold at reduced prices for cash, or exchanged for country produce—also a consignment of LEE'S PATENT and FAMILY MEDICINES. Richmond, June 7th, 1809. w4t
Fluvanna County,
May Quarterly Session, 1809 Joseph Parrish, Plaintiff Against Littleberry Priddy, John Priddy, William Priddy, Charles Hunter and Judith his wife, formerly Judith Priddy, and Pleasant Bybee and Milley his wife, formerly Milley Priddy, Defendants. THE defendants John Priddy and William Priddy, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendants are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants, John Priddy and William Priddy, do appear here on or before the first day of August Quarterly term next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond newspapers, and continued for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, JOHN TIMBERLAKE, jr. D. C.
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &c.
Received per the Schooners ATLANTIC & RICHMOND, from New York, Brown Sugar, Green Coffee, Liverpool Ware, Stone Ware, & Prime Pork, FOR SALE BY GEO. WATE. Richmond, 26th June, 1802. wtf
New Virginia Justice,
CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgages, trust, &c. HENING'S
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse, on Tuesday, the 9th of May, 1809.
James Bray & Aggy his wife, who was Aggy Stevens, and Mary Shepherd, who was Mary Stevens,  AGAINST  Sam Stevens, Tom Stevens, and John Stevens, Reuben Marshall and Nancy his wife, who was Nancy Stevens, Jesse Perkins and Maria his wife, who was Maria Stevens,
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, WBT RO: POLLARD, c. c.
YELLOW SPRINGS.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen who design visiting the western mineral waters during the present season, that he has lately taken the occupancy of the YELLOW SPRINGS, the property of Charles Taylor, esq. situate on the Alleghany Mountain, about six miles from Montgomery courthouse, Virginia, near the most direct and practicable road for those living south of them, or as far north as the City of Richmond, to travel to the Red Sulphur, White Sulphur, or Sweet Springs, where he will endeavor to furnish those who may desire to make an experiment of the waters, with accommodations as convenient and comfortable as the country will afford. He flatters himself that the experiments which have been made in the course of three or four years past, furnish ample testimony of the utility and efficacy of these springs, perhaps there are few (if any) medicinal waters in the western country, of superior virtue—the water is strongly purgative, and is an almost instantaneous cure for all eruptions, sores, or scrofulous complaints; in sores they never have failed. The subscriber has such confidence in the virtue of these waters, that he is induced to believe that no person who may visit them for the benefit of health will be disappointed. CHARLES LEWIS. June 19th, 1809. w3t
The editors of the Norfolk Ledger, Charleston (S. C.) Courier, and Raleigh Register, are requested to insert the above in their respective papers, once a week for three weeks, and forward their accounts to the editor of the Virginia Argus for payment.
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 10th day of June, 1809.
Samuel Duval, Plaintiff Against John Fowler, junior, Henry Banks, and David Ross and Company, Defendants.
THE defendant John Fowler not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered, That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Wants a Situation,
IN a Counting Room, or some Gentle Store or Grocery in this city, a Young Man, who writes a good hand and is acquainted with book-keeping; one who has lived for a number of years in a respectable grocery in this place, and can produce the best testimonials of his honesty, sobriety and industry. Apply at Mr. NICHOLAS HALLAM's, where he may be seen. Richmond, 19th June, 1809. wtf
A FEW COPIES OF
Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.
For sale at this office, COPIES OF
BISHOP MADISON'S
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
Pamphlet,
CARDS,
HAND-BILLS,
LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY ARGUS OFFICE. AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE