Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-10-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1693.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 00   Wheat, new, 1 00   Flour, super-fine, 6 00   Flour, fine, 5 75   Corn, 3 00   Hemp, per ton, 275 00   Iron, 110 00   Bacon 00 10   Whiskey, 00 67  
A CARD.
DOCTOR LEWIS , lately from the West Indies, has opened his office at Manchester, in the house of Mr. Bishop, for the PRACTICE OF PHYSIC, SURGERY, and MIDWIFERY. He hopes from his success and experience, to merit the patronage of a liberal public. N.B. Private families may be supplied with Medicines with suitable directions. Advice for the poor gratis. September 25th, 1809.
SALES AT AUCTION. —Will be sold, at public auction, on Friday, October 6th, the HOUSE and LOT on Shockoe Hill, at present occupied by Mr. John Esmehard, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. THOMAS TAYLOR, Auctioneer.
September 29th, 1809. NO NOTICE —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that the money which has been wrongfully paid by Wm. Murray, deceased, and by James and Samuel Murray since his death, for land tax, may be refunded to the subscribers. James & Samuel Murray. Caroline, Sept. 20th, 1809.
BOOKS for Sale.
JUST received and for sale by S. Pleasants Richmond, a few copies of the following valuable works:—The Ameri an Annual Register, vol. 4th—Brydley's Husbandry—Woman, a new novel by Miss. Owenson—Burdur's Village Sermons—Gurney's System of Short hand writing—Ferguson's Lectures, a new edition—Marshall's Life of Gen. Washington—Thompson's seasons, a cheap edition for the use of schools—Russell's ancient and modern Europe—Carey's general atlas, (the best collection of Maps yet made in this country)—Morse's Universal Geography—Goldsmith's natural History—a general assortment of quarto Family Bibles, with and without plates, concordance, psalms, &c. &c. from $3 50, to $12 each—Gibson's surveying—American Clerk's Magazine—Walker's pronouncing Dictionary—also, school Bibles, Testaments and Spelling Books.
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.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. For apprehending an apprentice of the subscriber, who eloped on the 19th inst. named FRANCIS CHILDERS , aged about 20 years, a shoe maker by trade, thin visaged and light complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, much pimpled in the face; had on when he went a way, a blue cloth coat, a pair of blue Virginia pantaloons, (he may have changed his clothes since.) Whoever will deliver the above apprentice or put him in any jail, shall receive the above reward. All persons are forewarned harboring him, as they will be dealt with agreeably to law. DAVID LOGAN. Richmond, 27th September, 1809.
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31. 1809.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines. INCLUDING
   Worm Lozenges, Ague and Fever Drops,   Cough Drops, Vegetable Lotion,   Restorative Balsam, Alterative Pills,   Hamilton's Elixir, Hill's Balsam of Honey,   Essence and Extract of Mustard, Turlington's Balsam,   Hahn's Antibilious Pills, Anderson's Pills,   Ich Ointment, Antispasmodic or Fit Drops, &c. &c.   Eye Water,   Eye Salve,  
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, upon the 28th day of September 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 800 acres, being that tract in 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 Chesnut Neck, containing three hundred and sixty-six acres—one other tract called Seymans 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 Prothous 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 above mentioned, 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 situate Hopewell Forge—one other tract adjoining there, containing one hundred and forty acres—one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw mill tract, containing four hundred and thirty-eight acres—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.
The said sales will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly, passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes." EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, July 11th, 1809.
The sale of the abovenamed property is postponed until the 21st day of November next, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, agreeably to the conditions in the above advertisement. EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, 28th September, 1809.
FOR SALE. —By Virtue of a deed of trust executed by Abijah Hopper to Thomas Gheathman and William Lankford as Trustees, duly recorded in the county court of Chesterfield; Will be sold to the highest bidder, agreeably to the present existing law in that case made and provided, at William Lankford's Tavern, on the 14th day of next month, (October) A TRACT OF LAND wherein the said Abijah now resides, lying in the said county of Chesterfield, containing nine and one half acres, by survey—and bounded by the lands of John J. Klemhoff, Daniel K. Ferguson and the old Buckingham Road, with all its improvements and appurtenances thereon. THE TRUSTEES. Chesterfield County, September 25, 1809.
DR. TISSOTT'S CELEBRATED Gout & Rheumatic Drops.
A CERTAIN cure for Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Sprains; for gleet, be they ever so long standing, and for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world; in the cramp and all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is without an equal. This medicine [which justly claims a pre-eminence over all others, as being decidedly adapted for the speedy removal of those complaints above mentioned] owes its discovery to the celebrated Tissot, a physician of most exalted eminence in his profession, and is chiefly the extract of an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose powerful, healing, restorative and balsamic qualities, this great man, by the administering, owed much of his fame. It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders attending warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Bottles, at two dollars each, with copious directions.
CAUTION. No Gout and Rheumatic Drops being known excepting those invented by Dr. Tissot:—The public are requested to notice that none are genuine unless the names of Dr. Tissot, and the proprietor Henry Ward, are cut in the glass of the bottle, and the outside cover of each bottle signed by the said proprietor himself. WIF
ALSO, Dr. TABB'S Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body. Sold by H. WARD, sole proprietor, Philadelphia, and at the Book-Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond.
Domestic.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The Address of the New York Historical Society.
Having formed an association, which has since been incorporated, for the purpose of discovering, procuring and preserving whatever may relate to the natural, civil, literary, and ecclesiastical history of our country, and particularly of the state of New-York, we solicit the aid of the liberal, patriotic and learned, to promote the objects of our institution.
The utility of Societies for the advancement of science, has been so fully proved by the experience of the most enlightened nations of Europe, and by that of our own country, that there can be no need, at this time, of any formal arguments in support of their claim to public patronage. But it may be observed, that, in its state, if we except the Agricultural Society, there is no association for the purposes of general knowledge: and the want of a regular, minute, and authentic History of New York renders the combined efforts of individuals for that object more peculiarly necessary.
It is well known that many valuable manuscripts and papers relative to the history of our country remain in the possession of those who, though unwilling to entrust them to a single person, yet would cheerfully confide them to a public institution, in whose custody they would be preserved for the general benefit of society. To rescue from the dust and obscurity of private repositories such important documents as are liable to be lost or destroyed by the indifference or neglect of those into whose hands they may have fallen, will be a primary object of our attention.
The paucity of materials and the extreme difficulty of procuring such as relate to the first settlement and colonial transactions of this State, can be fully perceived by those only who have meditated on the design of erecting an historical monument of those events, and have calculated the nature and amount of their resources: For without the aid of original records and authentic documents, history will be nothing more than a well combined series of ingenious conjectures and amusing fables. The cause of truth is interesting to all men, and those who possess the means, however small; or of preventing error, or of elucidating obscure facts, will confer a benefit on mankind by communicating them to the world.
Not aspiring to the higher walks of general science, we shall confine the range of our exertions to the humble task of collecting and preserving whatever may be useful to others in the different branches of historical inquiry. We feel encouraged to follow this path by the honourable example of the Massachusetts Society, whose labours will abridge those of the future historian and furnish a thousand lights to guide him through the dubious track of unrecorded time. Without aiming to be rivals, we shall be happy to co-operate with that laudable institution in pursuing the objects of our common researches; satisfied if, in the end our efforts shall be attended with equal success.
Our inquiries are not limited to a single state or district, but extend to the whole Continent; and it will be our business to diffuse the information we may collect in such manner as will best conduce to general instruction. As soon as our collection shall be sufficient to form a volume, and the funds of the Society will admit, we shall commence publication, that we may better secure our treasures by means of the press, from the corrosion of time and the power of accident.
That this object may be sooner and more effectually attained, we request that all who feel disposed to encourage our design will transmit, as soon as convenient, to the Society— Manuscripts, Records, Pamphlets, and Books relative to the history of this country, and particularly to the points of inquiry subjoined.
Orations, Sermons, Essays, Discourses, Poems and Tracts; delivered, written, or published on any public occasion, or which concern any public transaction, or remarkable character or event. Laws, Journals, Copies of Records and Proceedings of Congresses, Legislatures, General Assemblies, Conventions, Committees of Safety, Secret Committees for General Objects, Treaties and Negotiations with any Indian Tribes, or with any state or Nation.
Proceedings of Ecclesiastical Conventions, Synods, General Assemblies, Presbyteries, and Societies of all denominations of Christians. Narratives of Missionaries, and proceedings of Missionary Societies. Narratives of Indian Wars, Battles and Exploits of the Adventures and Sufferings of Captives, Voyages and Travellers.
Minutes and proceedings of Societies for the abolition of Slavery, and the transactions of Societies for Political, Literary and Scientific purposes.
Accounts of the Universities, Colleges, Academies and Schools; their origin, progress and present state.
Topographical descriptions of Cities, Towns, Counties and Districts, at various periods, with Maps, and whatever relates to the progressive Geography of the Country.
Statistical Tables—Tables of diseases, Births, and deaths, and of Population; of Meteorological Observations and facts relating to Climate.
Accounts of Exports and Imports at various periods, and of the progress of Manufactures and Commerce.
Magazines, Reviews, Newspapers, and other Periodical Publications, particularly such as appeared antecedent to the year 1783.
Biographical Memoirs and Anecdotes of eminent and remarkable persons in America or who have been connected with its settlement or History.
Original Essays and Disquisitions on the Natural, Civil, Literary, Ecclesiastical History of any State, City, Town or District.
As the society intend to form a Library and Cabinet, they will gratefully receive specimens of the various productions of the American Continent and of the adjacent Islands, and such animal, vegetable and mineral subjects as may be deemed worthy of preservation. Donations also of rare and useful books and pamphlets, relative to the above objects, will be thankfully accepted and communications duly noticed in the publications of the Society.
JOHN PINTARD, Recording Sec'y. September 15th, 1809.
From the National Intelligencer.
A short time since, in the absence of the Editor, a communicated article appeared in the National Intelligencer, of which the following is an extract:
"There are now seven imported Merino Rams in this country. Col. Humphreys of Connecticut, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Mr. Dupont of Wilmington, Delaware, each possess one. Mr. Dupont imported his ram in 1801 or 2 and of course has been breeding from him seven or eight years. Mr. R. Livingston and Col. Humphreys have been crossing the breed from their rams perhaps the same length of time."
This statement of facts being extremely erroneous in some respects and totally untrue in others, we consider it a duty, to avoid unfounded impressions, to republish it with the following statement, derived from a source incapable of deception, and which we believe to be altogether correct.
Colonel Humphreys was the first to introduce full blooded Merinos into this country. He embarked from Spain one hundred full blooded Merinos (viz. 75 Ewes and 25 Rams), of which nine died at sea, and the remaining ninety one were imported into the United States, at Derby, in Connecticut, in the month of May 1802. A great number of whole bloods, as well as many more of the mixed breed have gone from this flock into the Eastern and Middle states, and into the states of Ohio and South Carolina."
Our informant adds, "that to the best of his knowledge, only two Rams, other than those in Col. Humphreys's flock, have ever been landed in the United States from Spain; one of them belonging to Mr. Bowdoin, our late minister to Madrid, which is a genuine Merino; and the other recently brought to Boston, which is said not to be genuine. A few sheep have been imported directly from France into this country which were doubtless descended from Merino-ancestors."
Those Editors, who may have extended the circulation of the first communicated article by republishing it, will do but an act of justice to Col. Humphreys as well as to truth by inserting this correction. No citizen, surely, is more entitled to the thanks of his country than Col. Humphreys for the naturalization of an exotic animal, that promises at no distant day to be the source of great riches, and to insure the most desirable of all attainments, an increased independence of foreign nations for every necessary of comfortable living. The just claims of such a man ought to be protected by the whole nation.
CHARLESTON (S. C.) Sept. 19. Messrs. FRENEAU & Co.
I observed in the Carolina Gazette of the 8th inst. that it is regretted that Mr. McBride has not exhibited one of his Carding and Spinning Cotton Machines in your city. Should no unforeseen disappointment intervene, you may be gratified with the sight of one of them as soon as the sickly season is over. He has one that will carry 18 spindles nearly finished.
the Homespun Company of your city I saw it yesterday, and I think it will equal, if not surpass the most sanguine expectations; he has finished one for a Mr. Knight, of Wingingsborough, in Fairfield district, who is a man of enterprising spirit and is about to erect a manufactory of Cotton Homespun and who has already erected a manufactory of Cotton Bagging. The Cotton Bagging made at Mr. McBride's manufactory is equal in weight, strength, and appearance to the best Inverness Bagging. Mr. McBride has exhibited one of his Machines in this place and caused it to be worked; it is thought to be the most valuable machine of that kind ever exhibited in the Southern States. There is no need of picking the Cotton to prepare it for this Machine; it Pricks, Cards, and Spins, all at the same time, by turning a wheel; and the Thread spun on this Machine is used by some of the Ladies for sewing thread and thought to be equal to any spun by hand.
A CITIZEN OF CAMDEN.
Camden, 13th Sept. 1809.
Translation of the Scriptures.
Few persons are acquainted with the manner in which the translation of the Bible, now in use, was performed. This translation was made at the command of James I. The translators were fifty four of the most learned men of that time, whose names are mentioned by Selden. They were divided into six bodies, of which each was to labor on particular parts. The Pentateuch and books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel and Kings were assigned to one division; from the Chronicles to the Ecclesiastes to a second; all the Prophets and Lamentations to a third; the Epistles to a fourth; the Gospel and Acts to a fifth; and the Apocalypse to a sixth. They met at Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge, as it proved convenient to each body. The method in which they proceeded was this: Several translations of each part were drawn down by the members of that body to which it was allotted, who then, in a joint consultation, selected three of the best, or compiled them out of the whole number. Thus, in three years, three translations of the whole were sent to London; then six deputies, two from each place, were appointed to extract one translation out of the three which was finished and printed in the year 1611.
"We bought them at Vendue." I HAVE lately been thinking what immense quantities of goods are bought at Vendue—Scarcely an article of any description is now for sale in this city but what was bought at Vendue, or perhaps to speak more politely, at Auction.
If any man will take the trouble to examine into this subject by visiting our stores, either of dry goods or groceries, he will be astonished to find them entirely filled up by purchases at Vendue.
A countryman wishes to buy rum, sugar, gin or brandy—he inquires the price—he is told, and it is added, "We could not afford to sell but we bought it at auction." A young lady goes out a shopping (as it is termed)—she enters a well stocked store—she gracefully curtsies, and wishes to look at some cotton cambricks. A polite young gentleman bows very respectfully, and informs her she is surrounded with silks, cottons, cambricks, lawns, &c. &c. "Pray what is the price of this?" "Three and six. Miss—it is the only piece left—Miss Rattle took 20 yards just now—we could not afford it so low, but it was bought at auction—upon my word they are good goods."
"I will thank you to show me your silk hose"—"With great Pleasure, Miss"—"How do you sell them?" "Why we will put them to you at eighteen shillings: they cost twenty by the dozen—but they come a trifle under to us, as we purchased them at auction."
Next comes a gentleman who inquires for broad cloth—"We have one piece only left—it is very excellent." "What is the price, sir?" "Nine Dollars and a half, and we don't scarcely get the first cost: We were fortunate in striking off a lot at auction; but shall have no more as long as the Non-Intercourse continues. Only look at the thread—it is very stout, I assure you."
Next enters a married lady—"Have you any Chambrays, fine and handsome, for a gown?" "Yes madam, one pattern only—Mrs. Flambeau, took the other this morning—Here's a thing I think will please you—he ton in Pindal Iphia—"What is the price, sir?" "We will put it at four and two pence, as it is the last—but we could not afford it under a dollar, only we purchased it at auction."
Now Messrs. Printers, as examples are very influential, I anticipate the day when the sellers of almost all commodities will adopt the language now so much in vogue. Soon the farmer will declare, that he could not afford his corn, potatoes and oats so low, but he purchased them at Vendue. Pigs, geese, ducks, chickens, eggs and apples, will come to us very cheap, because

they were purchased at auction; and officers, clams and cabs will be sold at half price, because they were purchased a vendue.
Thus we may fairly calculate, that at no distant period, living will be at least fifty per cent lower than it now is, in consequence of the universal practice of buying at auction or vendue.
Conn. Herald.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.
We understand, that Mr. Erskine, late British Minister to this country, leaves town to day for the southward. About the 1st of October, he will have an audience of leave with the President of the United States, who is then to be at Washington. Mr. Erskine then embarks with his family and suite, on board the Africane frigate, and proceeds home. Relf.
Foreign.
LATEST.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 27.
Last evening arrived at this port, the fast sailing ship Oliver Ellsworth, capt. Sketley, in 12 days from Liverpool, which port she left on the 13th of August.
Cap. S. has furnished the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with London papers and Lloyd's lists, to the evening of the 10th of August inclusive, (3 days later than our former advices from England.)
Our London paper of the 10th, states that no intelligence had been received of the surrender of Flushing—nor do our papers contain any account of any late battles in Spain.
The following articles are all we find in our London papers worth extracting.
LONDON, August 9.
No official accounts have been received from the Isle of Walcheren since Sunday—but dispatches announcing the surrender of Flushing, are hourly expected. It appears, however, from some private letters, that the commander in chief was resolved not to delay the execution of the other points of his plan, until the fall of that place. Part of the force which had not debarked on the 2d, but remained at anchor in the Vre Gat, has proceeded up the East Scheldt. Should our armament thus divided in the two branches of this river, overcome all intermediate obstacles, it will unite before Antwerp in an attack upon that city. Antwerp is considered to be very strong, and the port contains at present a great number of men of war, including several sail of the line. If Flushing has been able to hold out a few days, we may expect a very formidable resistance at Antwerp, for the defence of which we may presume the enemy has made every possible preparation.
We have received Spanish papers to the 24th, and Portuguese to the 27th ult. Sir Arthur Wellesley's army had broke up from Placentia on the 18th, and proceeded direct for Madrid. On the same day Cuesta passed the Tagus, and on the 19th reached Naval-Moral, on his march to Orizpeza. On the 20th, it is supposed the English and Spaniards formed a junction, unless they meant to proceed by different routes to Madrid, which appears to be the more probable case. Some of the papers announce the receipt of private letters, which bring down the operations some days later; of these, a letter dated Talavera, the 24th, it is said, announces that the two armies had joined, and were in pursuit of Victor—that on the 22d there was an affair in which the German light dragoons, and 23d light dragoons, under col. Anson and gen. Payne, and general M'Kenzie's brigade of infantry, were engaged, and in which the enemy's posts were driven in—and that, on the following morning, before day break, Victor pursued his retreat to Ovilla, on the road to Madrid.
THE GRAND EXPEDITION.
Extracts of letters from officers on the expedition, dated
"EAST SCHELDT, Aug. 3.
"The division which landed here met with no opposition on their landing, owing to so many attacks being made on the island and at the same time. Every town in Walcheren is taken except Flushing, which we are this moment bombarding—but as we are informed, general Mancey has thrown himself into the place, with 4000 men, there is a probability that it will hold out to the last—that, however, cannot be long: neither shall we wait for it before we proceed to other operations. Lord Rosslyn's division proceeds up the river this day in transports—they are directed to debark about 12 miles from Antwerp, there we expect to get to work, but are anxious to get on shore, to share and promote the glory of our country. The troops are in higher spirits and better condition, if possible, than when we sailed from the chalky cliffs of Britain. The 71st regiment took Camber by storm."
"Off Walcheren, Aug. 4.
"The fortress of Canveter stood a furious bombardment before it surrendered—many houses are damaged, one completely burnt by the Congreve rockets. The island is beautiful, though the weather is very bad, which prevents our seeing it to advantage. It is reported, that the duke d'Abrantes is marching towards Antwerp with 30,000 men.—We are going to join lord Gardner in an attack upon Flushing—land batteries were opened yesterday evening. I could observe the town on fire: and from the mast head the smoke is very visible."
"The French fleet are run up towards Antwerp, I fear out of reach at present.—Our small gun boats did great execution, only two men were killed on board them. The royals stormed a battery in a most glorious style."
TWENTY-NINTH BULLETIN OF THE FRENCH ARMY.
VIENNA, July 22.
Generals Durosnel and Foulier, have returned to the head-quarters. All our sur-
mises with respect to the fate of the former have proved erroneous. He was not wounded, and had no horse killed under him; but as he was coming back from carrying to the duke of Montebello (Lannes) the order for concentrating his movements on account of the destruction of the bridges, on the 22d May, he crossed a hollow where he found 25 hussars, whom he fancied formed one of our out posts. He did not perceive they were Austrians, until they had made him their prisoner. As we had been so long without hearing from him, as well as from other probable reasons, we thought he had been killed.
The gen. of division Regnier, has taken the command of the Saxons, and occupies Presburg.
Marshal Macdonald has gone to take possession of the citadel of Gratz, which it is expected he will enter to-day.
The marshal duke of Ragusa (Marmont) encamped with his corps on the heights of Krens.
His imperial majesty passes his guards in review every morning. The velites and foot grenadiers of the Italian guard are remarkable for their excellent order.
Prince John de Lichtenstein, on his return from Buda was presented on the 18th inst to his imperial majesty. He was bearer of a letter from the emperor of Austria.
Count Bubna, major gen. and aide-de-camp to the emperor of Austria, has dined several times with count Champagne.
The commercial boats which the events of the war have scattered in various directions, have been collected and repaired on the banks of the Danube. They come every day laden with wood, vegetables, corn, and flour.
The whole army is encamped.
By a decree dated from the imperial camp at Schoenbrunn, July 18th, his majesty has named colonels, Daperroux, of the 113th regiment—Kazinowski, of the 2d regiment of the Vistula—Daigremont, of the 13th regiment of cuirassiers, Saint Cyr Nogues, chief of the staff of the third corps of the army in Spain—Haxo, commandant of the engineers belonging to the same corps—Devallens, of the fourth regiment of hussars, and Meyer aide-de-camp to gen. Suchet, officers of the legion d'honneur: & lieutenants Feucheres, Desombes, and Ricoux, privates of the legion of honor.
By the same decree, the emperor has ordered the distribution of ninety-seven decorations of the legion of honor among the regiments belonging to the third corps of the army of Spain, which distinguished themselves most in the battles of Saragossa and Belchite.
VIENNA, July 15.
It is stated that the French and Austrian plenipotentiaries, who are to conclude and sign the treaty of peace, will meet at Brunnt: and gen. count Andreyassy, and prince Lichtenstein, are pointed out as the persons entrusted with that important mission. Nothing has yet transpired of the negotiations which have already taken place. It is only remarked that the greatest activity prevails in the office of count Champagne, minister for foreign affairs. His excellency repairs every day to Schoenbrunn, and spends several hours with his imperial majesty.
Gen. Matthieu Dumas fills the office of chief of the army under the command of major gen. the prince of Neufchatel, (Berthier.)
Three days after the battle of Wagram, the following order of the day was published:
Head-quarters, Wolkersdorff, July 9.
"The day of Enzersdorff, and the decisive battle of Wagram, have crowned with success the most complete and the most glorious for our armies, the great enterprise which their toils and preceding battles had prepared. The enemy has lost an immense number of standards, 60 pieces of cannon, 25,000 prisoners.—The field of action is covered with his dead, and all the neighboring villages are filled with his wounded. His imperial majesty expresses his approbation of the conduct of the whole army."
"The artillery, by their vigorous attack, the engineers, pontoniers and sailors, as well by the rapidity with which they fixed the bridges under the fire of the enemy, as by the immense labors through which, in a few days, they have secured the passage of the army over the last arm of the Danube and the islands, raised entrenchments, and opened roads for our troops, have greatly contributed to the fortunate results of the battle of Enzersdorff and Wagram. The emperor also expresses his particular approbation of their conduct."
(Signed)
"ALEXANDER, maj. gen.
July 13
At the present moment, when part of the army goes into cantonments, and the other is about to encamp, it is thought proper to give as much publicity as possible to the following order of the day, dated from the imperial head quarters at Wolkersdorff:
"The approach of the harvest, and the necessity of renewing our resources, require that the greatest attention should be paid to the preservation of the ripened corn, and that proper measures be taken to secure its produce. A rigorous observance of the regulation of the 8th of June, is alone able to protect the persons and property of the inhabitants of the country. The severe examples which have been made, and even the last acts of mercy of the emperor, have revealed to the army his first intention of putting an end to devastations of the most critical and dangerous nature which have taken place. The marshals and generals in chief shall once more prohibit the foraging in the fields where the corn is ripe. They shall take care that no village or field be set on fire. They shall recall to their habitations, and take under their protection, the country people who cannot cease to fear, and resume their useful labors, until all the soldiers of the army, no longer blind to their own interest, shall observe the strictest discipline, and succeed by their conduct to inspire every husbandman with confidence."
"ALEXANDER,
"Prince of Neufchatel."
The division of the army commanded by the duke of Ragusa (Marmont) shall, in future, be designated the eleventh corps, that of Marshal Gudin continues to be called the second corps, as it was whilst un-
der the command of the late duke of Montebello, (Lannes.)
July 17.
The emperor visited yesterday the field of battle of Wagram. His majesty was struck with grief at the deplorable state to which the fire of both armies had reduced the neighboring villages; and it is said, ordered every possible assistance to be afforded to their inhabitants. A new demand for lint and rags has been made to the citizens of Vienna. Too many praises cannot be bestowed on the ladies of that city, for their zeal and humanity in obeying, and even anticipating the injunctions of the government, for the relief of the wounded. The greatest part of the army is about to encamp, and they already begin to build barracks for the imperial guard. The negotiations proceed, and the little information that transpires, although by no means authentic, is sufficient to dispel every apprehension of the renewal of hostilities. Many necessary and considerable sacrifices, on the part of Austria, are mentioned: but they are the price of peace, which can only be obtained and secured through them. It is also stated that the emperor Francis agrees to send 60,000 men to join the French army in an expedition against Turkey: but this is merely a rumor, which wants confirmation.
Captain Landon, of the brig New-York, who arrived here some time since from Liverpool, states, that he was at Liverpool on the 4th of July, when a number of native English sailors, who had been naturalized here as Americans joined by some American sailors, with ribbons in their hats, and the word Independence printed upon them, marched through the streets; upon which the ship-carpenters assembled in a riotous manner, took their ribbons from them, hauled down the American colours, and tore them in pieces. The mayor ordered the mob to disperse, which they refused to do; he then ordered out the military, and the disturbance was immediately quelled. Mer. Adv.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.
Arrived, ship Superior, captain Butler, 51 days from Liverpool, with a full cargo of dry goods. Capt. Butler sailed the 10th August, and brings nothing later than already received.
It is reported by the Superior, that Bonaparte had returned to Paris. This is not likely to have occurred so soon.
American produce had experienced a considerable rise in England, in consequence of the well grounded expectation that immediately on hearing of the rejection of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, this government would revive the provisions of the non-intercourse act.
By this arrival the Editors of the Freeman's Journal have files of London papers to the 7th August inclusive: A few extracts follow:
LONDON, August 7.
A paper of this morning, after stating that Prince Staremberg received dispatches from his court on Saturday, expresses its belief that they inform his excy "of his imperial majesty being reduced to the deplorable necessity of accepting whatever peace Napoleon may be disposed to grant him."
So far from this being the case, we understand that his excellency has not received any intelligence whatever from the continent, and certainly rejects with indignation the assertion that his sovereignty is reduced to a necessity so humiliating.
The following are some further particulars in addition to those we have given in another part of our paper.
The Earl of Chatham, with a bravery worthy of the name of Pitt, was in the first boat that landed. His Lordship praises highly in his dispatches the conduct of all the troops, particularly the brigade under Lord Paget and major general Graham.
The number of our killed in the action at Flushing amounts to 41; wounded 184; and 34 missing.
The amount of the garrison in Flushing is 4000 men. But it was so closely invested that its almost immediate surrender was expected when the dispatches were sent off.
Whilst these important and successful operations were going forward against Walcheren, by the Portsmouth division of the expedition, the brigade under the command of general Hope was employed in the capture of Schoonwen and North and South Beveland, which services it completely effected; and we are happy to say, that notwithstanding the disadvantages under which an army acts on landing upon an hostile coast, the loss on our part up to the evening of Thursday last (the date of the dispatches) did not exceed 300 killed, wounded and missing.
Extract of a letter, dated Liverpool, August 9.
"The fate of Austria seems decided; on the 7th ult. a decisive victory was gained by the French, and on the 12th, an armistice was concluded; indeed it appears by recent accounts from the continent, that a treaty of peace has actually been signed. Be this as it may, no further resistance on the part of Austria appears probable, therefore the influence of France in the North of Europe will remain undiminished; indeed in the expectation there of, the value of the exports of the Baltic is already materially enhanced. The ports of Sweden still remain open to the British, but the general expectation is that they will be shut towards the close of the present year. Notwithstanding the reverses which the Austrians have met with, the British expedition has sailed for the purpose of accomplishing what was originally intended, viz: the making of a descent upon the opposite coast, and the destruction of the vessels of war, as well in ordinary as upon the stocks: no official intelligence has been received of the operations of this armament, but private accounts announce its arrival off the Dutch coast, and indeed, the surrender of Flushing, and the wails of the island of Walcheren. Nothing has transpired from which the ulterior object of this expedition can be ascertained, but a great variety of conjectures are hazarded on the subject. The political situation of America, with respect to this country, is again considered precarious, from the circumstance of its being understood that the President is empowered to put the non-intercourse act in force, provided circumstanced shall, in his opinion, render it politic; this having been adopted as a precautionary measure previous to its being known that the arrangements made by Mr. Erskine had been refused the concurrence of our government, it is conceived that on intelligence to that effect reaching America, sensations inimical to the preservation of a good understanding would be produced: indeed this impression has become
more general since the appearance of the correspondence between Mr. Smith and Mr. Erskine, in the month of June, for the ratification of the arrangements made by the latter appears therefrom to be fully relied upon, therefore the disappointment produced by the knowledge of the fact, is likely to be greater. In this state of uncertainty, and as it is conceived probable that circumstances may again occur to produce an interruption in the commercial communication between the two countries, American produce is sought after with great avidity; for the consumers bearing in mind the high rates at which they were obliged to purchase during the continuance of the embargo, appear determined to be prepared for the recurrence of events which might tend to diminish our supplies, and are therefore buying very freely at advancing prices. So long as the public mind is kept in suspense, we look for a gradual advance in the prices; for, notwithstanding that the import of most articles has been considerable, the demand seems to have kept pace therewith.
ASHES, which for several days subsequent to the date of our last communication, continued to droop, experienced a pretty brisk demand immediately on the impression which we have noticed, becoming prevalent and the prices have since improved; at present the demand is very regular. We yesterday sold prime New York pearls at 56s. but do not think that more than our quotations could very readily be obtained. Crusted and inferior pots, of which there are still a good many in the market, are rather dull of sale at 43s. a 53s. per cwt.; but fresh dry ashes, pretty readily bring our quotations. As we are supplied with ashes through other channels besides the states, and as the experience of the last year has fully proved that these supplies can be made, in cases of emergency, pretty considerable, the prices are likely to be less affected by a continuance of the present state of uncertainty than many others.
WHEAT and WHEATEN FLOUR—The demand for, and the prices of, these articles, continue to improve: less however from the apprehension of the commercial communication between the two countries being again interrupted, than from the unprosperous appearance of the crops, and the unfavorable appearance of the weather for bringing the harvest forward. Notwithstanding, however, that these apprehensions already operate on the market, it will be well to bear in mind that the improvement thus produced is the effect of speculation; and that although present appearances may even encourage the expectation of farther amendment, a variety of circumstances may occur to change the prospects ere the harvest is secured. At our market yesterday there was a regular and extensive demand for good wheat, and our quotations were very readily obtained for American; indeed we incline to think that rather more than 14s. was obtained in one or two instances, for prime New York FLOUR too was in great demand; 49s per barrel was obtained without difficulty for fresh New York and 53s and 61s was given for prime Philadelphia. INDIAN CORN being scarce meets a fair demand. There is yet no American RYE in the market.
RICE—The demand for consumption continues very steady, and that for exportation is more considerable than might have been expected. In the last few days a good deal has been purchased on speculation owing to which the prices have advanced about 3s per cwt. and those quoted can now pretty readily be obtained. Future prices will be almost wholly regulated by the nature of subsequent accounts from America; though we may remark, that in any event we do not calculate on their being below 24s a 25s per cwt.
COTTON—Until about the 30th ult. the demand continued limited, and prices appeared likely to decline a little; the apprehension of further misunderstanding with the U States however, immediately brought the dealers and consumers forward, and in the last week they bought very freely, not less than 5,000 bales, including all descriptions, having been sold. A part of those were however taken by the speculators, who as well as the dealers, are still making extensive purchases, and our quotations can readily be realized for all descriptions. Some pretty extensive vestments have been made in Sea Islands, which have been considered for some time below their proportionate value, and as they have not yet risen much in consequence of the present situation of affairs, it does not appear probable that they will rate much lower in the event of an amicable arrangement taking place; whilst on the other hand, and so long as matters remain in a state of uncertainty, they may be expected gradually to look up. The 400 bales Bourbon mentioned in our last, have been taken to Manchester, by the importer, and that description being much wanted, would readily command our quotations.
FLAX-SEED—The demand for crushing continues very great, & our quotations are readily obtained for American.—QUERCITRON BARK continues to arrive in very limited quantities, and our quotations can readily be obtained.
NAVAL STORES again meet a very ready sale at advancing prices, and it is likely to continue the case so long as the matters remain in a state of uncertainty. The manufacturers are buying both turpentine and tar with considerable avidity at our quotations; of the former, there are now not more than about 2300 barrels in the market, or of the latter than about 12000 barrels, which includes 2500 barrels lately arrived from Sweden.—PITCH and ROSIN are now in a very fair demand.
SHUMAC—We continue without any arrivals of American; but as Sicilian is still in very good demand, we conceive that it would very readily command our quotations.—BEES WAX. American is more enquired for, and the good description are very saleable.—HIDES. The demand continues very regular, and our quotations seem likely to be supported.—DEER SKINS continues scarce and very saleable.—HORN & HORN TIPS go off at our quotations, but the demand is by no means brisk.
TOBACCO, from the circumstance of the prices having been high previous to the idea of any misunderstanding between the two countries being at all entertained, has not yet experienced any material improvement in consequence; some few speculations are however making in the middling and good qualities at 7d a 8d. while the prime samples, which are still very scarce command 9d a 1s 2d per lb. The prospect of an export demand, to any extent, being materially lessened by the reverses which the Austrians have sustained; the low qualities are dull of sale, and it would be difficult to make extensive sales; several considerable parcels have lately been sold unsee, and without any warrants; leaf at 7d a 1s 2d. and stemmed at 8d a 1s 2d per lb.
TIMBER—It has now been pretty clearly ascertained, that our importations from the British settlements in the present year, will be much less considerable than was at one time expected; that the exports from Sweden will likewise be very short, and that of these a great proportion will be sent to the eastern ports of this kingdom. In consequence of this, and of the demand for consumption being still unprecedentedly great, the prices of almost every description have advanced considerably in the last ten days; those which we have quoted can readily be obtained for entire cargoes, and present appearances are decidedly in favor of the prices remaining high. Oak from plentiful, has not advanced in the same proportion as pine and hardwood. STAVES met a very ready sale at our quotations, & as there is great inquiry for them, some little advance seems probable.
SUGAR, COFFEE and COCOA.—The events which have recently taken place on the continent, and which we have already noticed, have tended materially to curtail the demand for these articles; sales can however be effected upon a limited scale at our quotations, and the holders generally evince but little inclination to sell lower, conceiving it probable that circumstances may occur to enhance their value before next spring. INDIGO and COCHINEAL are rather dull of sale; a parcel of Guatemalas was sold last week at 48s 1d a 53s 6d. per lb; MAHOOGANY meets a steady demand for home use, but there is no inquiry for exportation, and we are unable to quote any prices; DYE WOODS, with the exception of the prime fresh wood, are but little inquired for, and prices have undergone any material alteration; DOLPHINS are admitted free of duty, and readily bring 4s 9d a 1s 4d each.
TALLOW having lately advanced considerably, in consequence of its scarcity in this country, and the prospect of short supplies from Russia, may probably be deserving of attention in America. The parcels which arrived here from thence some years ago were very good, and we think similar qualities would now bring 110s. Brazil, which is much inferior, having been yesterday sold at 103s. per 120 lbs. The duty on tallow imported in an American, is 3s 4d and in a British vessel 2, 3d per 112 lbs.
LONDON, Aug. 7. We have just received H.burgh papers to the 30th ult. Frankfort of the 22d; Berlin of the 25th; and Vienna of the 15th. The following is the substance.
VIENNA, July 15. The emperor Napoleon is expected to set off for Paris to day.
FRANKFORT, July 23—Notwithstanding the armistice, the Duke of Brunswick was on the 19th at Neustadt, and sent his patroles to Gotha.
LUGGARSBERG, July 20. According to reports received here of the 17th general Vandamme has broken up from Neustadt towards Gratz, as the Austrian general Guay refuses to give up the fortress in virtue of the armistice.
MORA VIA, July 21. Yesterday the headquarters of the archduke Charles were at Poleschna, near Lacomesschel.
The emperor Francis has been in Hungary since the 9th.
The following is a written declaration from the late king of Sweden, on his abdication of the throne; From the Danish paper DAGEN.
In the name of the Holy Trinity!!! We Gustaf Adolph, by the grace of God, King of the Swedes, Goths and Vandalers, Duke of Sleswig, Holstein, &c. &c. &c. hereby make known,—That, since we seven years ago were declared king, and inherited with a bleeding heart, a beloved and illustrious father's ascending throne, it has been our constant wish and desire to promote the true honor and prosperity of this old kingdom, inseparably connected with the real welfare and honor of a free and loyal people. But since we are now fully persuaded that we no longer can execute our royal office, in an honorable manner both for us and our subjects, to maintain order and advance peace and happiness in the kingdom—We have judged it our sacred duty, and of our free will by the present instrument to resign all our royal functions, in order to spend the remainder of our days to the honor of God. We wish all our loyal subjects, grace and blessings from the most high and a more prosperous futurity for themselves and their posterity. Yes! fear the Lord and honor your king!!!
In testimony whereof we have written this with our own hand, and affixed our Royal Seal.
Grispholm Palace, the 29th March, and in the year after the nativity of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 1809.
GUSTAF ADOLPH.
BALTIMORE, September 27.
By the schr. Kite, captain Thompson, in 45 days from Naples, late and important intelligence has been received.
Captain T. brings no papers from Italy; the cause assigned for this omission is, that he "hurried off" in consequence of accounts from Paris, of the negotiation with General Armstrong having been broken off. One report at Naples, on the 10th August, the day before the Kite sailed, was, that our minister had demanded passports to return home; another, that peace between France and Austria had been ratified. We give these verbal accounts as they were received; so also, the written accounts contained in private correspondence.
By the politeness of these gentlemen to whom they were addressed, we are obliged with the sight of latest letters from Italy. Their contents, from intelligent sources, are commercially important, as they state, That since his victory over the Austrians, Bonaparte is even less yielding and conciliating in his temper.
That the severest edicts on commercial topics have given to them a wider range & more rigid execution.
That the permission to import Colonial Produce was suspended; in this suspension, the ports of Holland are closed, and its rigid execution is extended even to prizes, colonial produce on board of captured vessels not being permitted to enter the ports of France, or her dependencies.

That latest accounts from Vienna informed of Peace between France and Austria; which was so fully credited that the markets &c. were regulated accordingly.
By this arrival we further learn, that the British army under general Stuart, 28,000 strong, had been urged by the young Prince of Naples to make a descent on that city or kingdom; king Murat had about 20,000 men, but the English had not, when the Kite sailed, landed on the main. They had however, quiet possession of the island of Ischia. This island is situated at the entrance of the bay, about four leagues from the city of Naples; is about 10 miles in circumference, and contains about 4000 inhabitants; it is the seat of a Bishop, suffragan of Naples. The town of Ischia is situated on a rock on the North side of the island, with which it communicates by a bridge. On this island and in Sicily, it was supposed the British army would await further intelligence from the Danube.
It is to be regretted that the two last arrivals from the Mediterranean, which being short passages, could have brought news three weeks latest, furnish no intelligence whatever from Spain. We may, however, hourly expect the arrival of Scher Hound, from Cadiz, as she was spoken by the Kite and is said to have left that place about the 22d of August.
Fed. Gaz.
GREAT MILITARY INVENTION.
The following is a copy of a hand bill, printed at Edinburgh, which presents an object of particular curiosity, and well worthy of the attention of any of our ingenious citizens who may visit England.
Plan for the protection of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, by impregnable revolving batteries: submitted to the consideration of the patriotic ladies and gentlemen of G. Britain and Ireland.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, It will, I flatter myself, be an object of your consideration to encourage every undertaking for national improvement and defence. I am now exhibiting in this city the model of an impregnable revolving battery, the adoption of which would conceive, be of the highest advantage to these kingdoms. A subscription has been set on foot by members of both houses of parliament for the erection of one of these formidable engines of national defence. They are so constructed as to protect completely the artillery men employed in working them, and to exterminate the foe against whom they may be directed; by which means the lives of our brave defenders will be preserved, while the adoption of them will greatly diminish the charge of the national protection; as twenty thousand artillery men properly disposed in them, would afford more permanent security to the British coasts, to ward off an invading foe, than five hundred thousand of the best disciplined troops in the world could possibly do, unassisted by his discovery.
The models and drawings of these batteries (which contain 112 guns of different calibres, and can be traversed with more permanent facility by a boy only, than one gun of a large calibre can be traversed by ten men in the ordinary way,) are to be seen at the head of Bank street, Lawn Market, Edinburgh, from 9 o'clock in the morning till nine at night, where a book is open for subscription.
ADMITTANCE 1s.
Lest it should be said that I exaggerate its importance, may I request you to peruse the following letters, from persons of the first distinction in the navy, and as engineers, which must remove every doubt that can be entertained on the subject.
(Copy.)
No. 52, Margaret street, July 12, 1802.
Sir, Having at the request of major Cartwright, examined your model of a machine for defending the coast with cannon, I have with great pleasure, to express to you my thorough approbation thereof. And tho' I cannot altogether subscribe to the very extensive application which you seem to think it may be put to, yet I am most firmly of opinion, it may be found of superior utility on many particular spots, & on great variety of occasions; and as such ought to be adopted by his majesty's servants. I further have to say, that I have no manner of hesitation in declaring—as I hereby do declare—my most ardent wishes, that, for the good of the king's service, such measures will be taken as will prove essential in preventing you, with your model, from going out of the country, to seek the well-earned recompense for an invention of such transcendent merit.
"I am, with sincerity and esteem, Your most willing and humble Servant,
HUGH DEBBEIG,
Lieut. gen. and col. of the corps of Royal Invalid Engineers."
To Mr. JOHN GILLESPIE.
COPY.
"We have examined the construction and properties (as appears by the plan & model) of Mr. Gillespie's inclosed fort, which to us, appears to be admirably calculated to defend a post against any attack or surprise, and is, in our opinion deserving of a trial being made of it and of the attention of able judges.
"Thus much we venture to assert, that had such a work been constructed in Toulon, on the heights of Grasse, &c. in 1793, the British fleet need not to have made so precipitate a retreat.
Admirals. { JOHN KNIGHT, HENRY TROLLOPE, W. SIDNEY SMITH, "25th June, 1804."
COPY.
Letter to William Marsden, Esq. Secretary to the Admiralty.
No. 12 Piuaquer street, April 5, 1806.
Sir, I think it my duty to lose no time in making the following communication to my lords commissioners of the admiralty, which I beg most respectfully you will be pleased to lay before them.
"I have this morning seen one of the most destructive engines ever invented by
human ingenuity called an Impregnable Fort, or Battery, and which I do not hesitate to assert, that if it is not immediately adopted by this country, will prove its destruction.
"I can only account for the neglect which it has met with, from the poverty of the inventor, and the little attention or encouragement that unfortunately are given to ingenious men in this country.
"It may not have occurred to the military gentlemen who have inspected the model of this battery, the facility, with which it might be made moveable on wheels to work on the inside, nor the application of it to vessels of easy draught of water, when one of them might bid defiance to our whole navy, and come up the river Thames, and return in defiance of both the army and navy.
"I am induced to trouble their lordships on this occasion, as I think it will appear to them, that his majesty's ministers should, without loss of time, secure the talents of the inventor to this country, & that the model should be immediately lodged in some place of safety, for at present it is in one of the upper apartments of the palace in Kingston Gardens, and any evil disposed person, of common ingenuity, might carry the invention to the enemy.
"As the plans were lying rather carelessly about, I requested the inventor Mr. Gillespie, to let me have them and they are at present in my possession. He informs me that he had overtures from Russia and Denmark to carry the model to those countries; but fortunately, though struggling under the evils of poverty and neglect, he has continued, like an honest man, attached to his country.
"I have the honor to be, &c. &c.
MALCOLM COWAN.
Commander R. N."
"A copy of the foregoing was sent by Capt. Cowan to his royal highness the duke of Kent, with a letter, to which he received the following answer: "Kensington Palace, April 8, 1806. "Lieut. col. Smyth is commanded, by the duke of Kent, to acknowledge captain Cowan's note to his royal highness, accompanying a copy of his letter to the secretary of the admiralty, upon the subject of Mr. Gillespie's invention of the impregnable battery, and to convey to him the duke's thanks for the communication, as also his royal highness's entire coincidence in opinion with him, upon the merits and importance of it, which he anxiously hopes the captain's letter may be the occasion of bringing forward to the notice and remuneration it so unquestionably merits."
LONDON, August 5.
A private letter from Lisbon, dated the 19th of July, states, that according to the latest accounts, sir Arthur Wellesley was still at Placencia on the 12th last, waiting the arrival of the light troops under general Crawford. The news of the armistice would probably reach Madrid about the 25th and as it would infuse fresh spirit into the French, and give a new impulse to their operations, we trust that sir Arthur has not since advanced to that city. The armistice of Znaim will enable Bonaparte to send large reinforcements into Spain, and sir Arthur would have scarcely arrived at Madrid before he would find himself obliged to abandon it and endeavor to retreat to the coast. Nothing can be more horrible than the state of a city alternately possessed by friends and enemies. This constant ebb and flow of the tide of war wears a country into dust and sand.
On Wednesday night an order was received at Deal from the admiralty, by the Telegraph, that all vessels with heavy artillery on board, lying in the Downs, should sail immediately to join the expedition; and, in consequence, they all sailed on Thursday morning, under convoy of the Rinaldo.
Such has been the demand for small arms for the grand expedition that an order has been made by the board of ordnance, for 22,000 muskets to be sent from the depot at Weedon; this requisition was received on Saturday night and the whole was packed in cases and sent off for London on Monday morning by canal Boats. On this occasion nearly two companies of the Bedford militia, stationed at Weedon, were employed on the duty. The arms will be replaced from Birmingham.
The statement which we laid before the public, some few days ago, of the relative numbers composing the British, French and Spanish armies, acting beyond the Pyrenees, in the last days of June, is fully confirmed by the intelligence recently received both from Portugal and from Spain; from sir Arthur Wellesley, no less than from Mr. Duff. It now appears, that the forces concentrated, or about to be assembled, under the nominal command of Joseph Bonaparte, in the vicinity of Toledo & Madrid, would not fall short of 75,000 men. On the other hand, the combined army of Cuesta and Venegas, cannot, we fear, be estimated at more than 40,000 effective infantry, who have muskets, and about 8,000 cavalry. The British, when they marched from Abrantes, might be calculated at 24,500 troops of the line; but the cavalry fit for service, on account of numbers of horses incapable of being mounted, was under 2,700. With the exception of the private letter from Castello-Branco, which we inserted on Monday, we have no reason to suppose that the French commanders have any intention of abandoning the capital, or of retiring behind the Ebro. They would receive, by the 25th of July, the exhilarating and grateful information, that the advantage gained by Napoleon over the Austrians at Wagram, however dearly purchased on his part, had operated to intimidate or unnerved the Austrian government, so much as to induce them to sue for, and finally to accept, a suspension of arms; the operation of which must be no less beneficial to Bonaparte, than it is ruinous to Francis. Of what materials the Spanish levies are composed, and how inadequate their patriotism is to supply the defects of discipline and obedience amongst them, we may see too strongly delineated in general Blake's letter of the 22d June, addressed to the Junta, descriptive of the behaviour of his troops at the battle of Belchite.
GOTTENBURGH, July 21 The two men who were tried for the murder of the mate of an American vessel, were found guilty, and are to be beheaded for the offence; the day of their execution is not yet fixed, as it cannot take place without the sanction of his Swedish majesty.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1809.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE,
September 26th, 1809.
THE Lectures, as usual, will commence on the third Monday in October.
Extract of a letter from our Correspondent at Washington City, dated Sept. 30th, 1809.
"The president of the United States is confidently expected here with his lady tomorrow evening. Secretary Gallatin, as you know, is already in the city. Mr. Secretary Smith, and the other heads of departments, are daily looked for. A great dearth of news prevails at present. Maryland is in a state of prodigious agitation on account of the election which takes place on Monday next. The Republicans are sanguine of success."
VIEW BEFORE US.
IF Austria should be compelled, as we think she will be, to accept of whatsoever terms the French emperor may dictate, the weight of the war will fall more immediately and oppressively upon the British nation than ever. Without an efficient continental associate, the English must drag on the contest in a very heavy and most unprofitable manner; and it is very clear, if Austria be humbled completely, Spain will eventually be conquered, and instead of buying up armies on the continent for money, the British will have to furnish men and money too. The natural population of North and South Britain, aided by that of the degraded but gallant Irish, will not permit the English ministry to attempt any permanent conquests on the European main; all that can be done will be the multiplication of expeditions by sea and littoral depredations at certain weak points of the French empire and the territory of its allies and dependents. With regard to the navy of England, upon what object will it act? If it has the ocean at command, to be sure; but, having conquered every thing there, it must at last cease to be useful, at least to any great extent, from the actual want of object for employment: And as to plundering descents upon the coasts of their enemies, the bombing of a few towns, and the burning a few ships, the extent of success must be very circumscribed, because Bonaparte, having no internal enemy, can present at every exposed point of the maritime coast of continental Europe, a sufficient force to repel his assaults of a marauding and buccaneering foe.
At present, the English appear to have on foot three different expeditions. The one, and apparently the most powerful, is acting on the coast of Holland; the second, is employed in an attempt upon the kingdom of Naples; and the third is engaged in Spain under General Wellesley. That any or all of these will so operate as to diminish Bonaparte's authority is incredible. The force that has gone against the islands of the Scheldt, may probably get temporary possession of a few towns, and seize some of Napoleon's ships of war, which are building or built: but even if the British troops were to hold possession of Walcheren, Schowen, and Beveland, during the war, we cannot perceive how that can injure Holland materially. In all wars previous to the present, the blocking up of the mouths of rivers and havens, has been considered as a grievous evil, particularly to a commercial people; and, in this point of view, the English fleets were of preponderating influence in the scale of warlike operations; but to block up the mouths of the Scheldt or any other river in Holland, with a view to the injury of the Dutch, by cutting off their commerce in the present posture of affairs, by cutting off, in fact, what their own sovereign has not for two years permitted them to enjoy, is an absurdity which could only enter the head of the Portlands or that of Canning, the London joker. The expedition under Wellesley, the last accounts from Spain inform us, has met with present success; the head quarters were in the first days of August at Talavera, a position near the Alberche, a river which empties into the Tagus. This very incipient victory may prove the ruin of the noble Marquis; for he may thereby be induced to march on, and every one knows that the farther he proceeds into the interior of the country the surer Bonaparte will be of beating him. Unless Wellesley, and Cuesta, and the Portuguese commander, make a timely change of position, they will be lucky men if they escape with as much ease as the English refugees of Corunna. The English troops which went from Sicily and took possession of Ischia, after scenting the fine air of that little island for a short time; and, as we learn by the accounts from thence, looking for a considerable time at the French in the vicinity of Naples; were hastily ordered away by Lord Collingwood, because there was a rumor that a large Gaulish force was coming out of Toulon, and might take them in the rear. It is rather singular that the British army should be afraid of being taken in the rear, because that is a part they have generally presented to their foes in all their continental adventures, and in that aspect we have that them truly invulnerable.
How long Great Britain will be able to contend with the French empire, under the circumstances in which the avulsion of all her continental connections will place her, is a political problem of difficult solution. There is such an immense mass of wealth in the British kingdom, and that mass is so much at the disposal of the ministry by means of the corrupt maxims upon which the government is administered, that, with respect to ways and means, or, more point-
edly speaking, with regard to money, there can be but little doubt but what there will be guineas enough for the maintenance of the conflict on the part of England for at least half a century to come. Unfortunately for English corruption, however, money alone, however it may answer the purposes of actual warfare, cannot secure the progression of manufactures, nor even ensure their existing state of prosperity. Neither naval nor military power can coerce the arts to a flourishing state; on the contrary they both tend to lessen the degree of internal improvement, to draw off the capital of the country to various channels uncon-nected with trade and commerce, and the production of fabrics of the first necessity: the continuance of war enfeebles the contractor, the speculator, a corrupted common of gentlemen, and a vicious train of nobility: these expend their increasing wealth in luxuries of a species more elegant than useful or durable: the guineas are indeed put into home circulation, but it is through a channel by which they never find their way to the poorer classes; to the laboring agriculturalists, and the laboring manufacturers; who, being gripped and pinched to the last extremity by a profligate aristocracy, lose all sense of danger in the fervor of their feeling, and may rise against the throne itself, aided by the skill of enlightened and energetic revolutionists, of whom, it is noxious, there are enough in England. These are speculations, which are admitted; but they are speculations which are conceived to be rational, and not at all out of the probable current of events which have distinguished the close of the last and the commencement of the present century. It is within the pale of possibility, that the French revolution (which is not yet completed,) may, in its last stage, and in its most gigantic phase, overthrow the British monarchy, by indirect means, and occasion the establishment of a commonwealth, or of a new dynasty, more enlightened, and consequently more just than that of the Guelphs.
A report is now in circulation that Gen. Wilkinson has been ordered to Washington without delay, and is now probably on his way—that Gen. Hampton has gone to New Orleans to take the command of the Troops—that the immediate cause of this step, was Gen. W's not obeying the most positive order relative to the removal of the troops into the Mississippi Territory. Various other charges have been mentioned.—We shall take the earliest opportunity to contradict or confirm these statements. [Enquirer.]
COAL. —A stratum of Coal has been discovered in the hill E. of Benefit street in the town of Providence north end, said to be superior to that found on Rhode Island.—Coal has also been found on Hog-Neck, Swaney, Mass. persons are digging to discover whether there is any quantity of it, with sanguine expectations of success.—A Coal Mine has been opened at Martha's Vineyard.
THEATRE.
THE public are respectfully informed that during the season no play will be repeated, nor will there be any postponement on account of weather.
This Evening, Tuesday, October 3d. will be presented a celebrated Comedy written by G. Colman, Esq. Called
The Poor Gentleman.
To which will be added, the admired Pantomime, with new scenery, Called
Care and Mirth, OR Harlequin Skeleton.
Box one dollar—Gallery 75 cents—Children half price.—Tickets to be had at the Theatre, and from Mr. Davis at his printing office.—Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock—Certain to rise at 7 o'clock precisely.
RICHMOND, September 27th, 1809.
I WISH to rent my FARM, in the neighborhood of this city. There is a very good brick house and the necessary buildings upon it. It contains fifty-six acres, of which about ten are in clover and about nine in natural meadow. The whole is inclosed with good posting and railing: it may be had for one or more years upon rent or shares; proper security being given for either the one or the other. EDM: RANDOLPH.
THE different business concerns, heretofore existing under the firms of JOSEPH MARX & Co. in Richmond, Virginia, ASHER MARX & Co. in New York, and GEORGE MARX & Co. in Manchester, Virginia, are this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The partner resident at each place is charged with the settlement of their respective concerns. Those who have demands on either of the above firms, will apply accordingly for payment, and those indebted are requested to settle their accounts without delay.
JOSEPH MARX. ASHER MARX. GEORGE MARX.
October 2d, 1809.
THE business at Richmond will be continued under the firm of JOSEPH & GEORGE MARX, and at Manchester, under the firm of GEORGE MARX & CO.
ASHER MARX having taken Joseph Linsley, jr. into co-partnership, their business will be conducted at New York, under the firm of MARX & LINSLEY.
October 24, 1809.
NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that the rates of ferrage at Harris's (formerly Jude's) ferry, may be raised. October 2d, 1809.
M. M. MYERS of this city, and B. M. MYERS, late of Petersburg, have this day renewed their former connexion in business under the firm of
M. & B. MYERS, Richmond, 24 Oct. 1809.
BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE.
HAVING purchased the materials of Mr. Season Grintland, late of this city, are prepared to execute, in a near or later, as a short notice, and on very reasonable terms, any book, hand-bill, card or other description of printing, which their friends or the public may please to favor them with. They have in the press and intend publishing, early next week, a handsome and correct
ALMANAC,
Calculated by N. H. TURNER, and adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond, for the year 1810.
They have on hand and intend keeping, a handsome and well executed assortment of BLANKS Richmond, October 2nd, 1809. w3.
LANDS FOR SALE. —One tract in Louisa County, on Fork Creek, containing about seven hundred acres. This is superior qualified tobacco land and is kind to the growth of all kind of grain; it has about 50 acres of excellent creek bottom and a very valuable good water mill; it has also to recommend it good water, good apple, peach and cherry orchard and all requisite houses for the accommodation of a family. Also my claim to one fourth part of an undivided tract of land in the Dismal Swamp, about 13 or 20 miles from Norfolk, containing near or about 13,000. The remarkable timber growth on this land, its abundance and its proximity to Norfolk, would render it an object with any person that wishes to engage in the exportation of lumber when our markets affords a vent. One tract in Jefferson county, State of Kentucky, on the waters of Floyd's fork, about twelve or fifteen miles from Seydville, containing about 1100 or 1200 acres. And one tract in Barren County (Ky.) containing between 5 and 600 acres. I will barter those lands for Negroes or exchange them for lands in Mississippi Territory, near Natchez, or on the Tombigbee. TH: S. SMITH. Smithfield, Louisa County. Landn
VALUABLE LANDS in Dinwiddie county and LOTS in Petersburg, for sale.—One thousand acres of land, situate on the waters of Cat-Tail creek, in Dinwiddie county, on the southern edge road, about fifteen miles from Petersburg, adjoining the lands of the late Mr. Tompkins Kirby. This tract is well timbered and watered, answers well for tobacco, corn and small grain—not more than one third is cleared. There are all necessary and excellent buildings, for the purpose of cropping, and the accommodation of an overseer and negroes. One third of the purchase money will be required to be paid down and the balance in two or three annual payments, as may be agreed on. The land will be sold in lots, or in one entire tract. Possession can be given in November or December next. Mr. Patrick Vaughan, now residing on the land will show it at any time. If no sale is made by private contract, the said land will be publicly sold on the premises, on the 25th of October next when the terms will be particularly declared.
Also, several HALF ACRE LOTS unimproved, on the level south end contiguous to Mr. Powell's tavern, in Petersburg. Terms one third cash, one third in six, and one third in nine months—and if not privately disposed of before the 31st of October next, these lots will then be offered at public Auction for sale before Mr. Powell's door.
Any claims against Mr. John Y. Tabb, will be received on account of the first payment.
Mr. Robert Bichett and Mr. Archibald Tweasly, of Petersburg, and Mr. Ludwell Beckett, of Amelia, are authorised, in the mean time, to treat for any private sale of the above property.
FRANCES TABB, for JOHN Y. TABB. July 15, 1809. 3t
DISSOLUTION. —The partnership of THOMAS and MCKINNEY, and THOMAS MCKINNEY & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having claims against either of the firms will apply to William McKinney for payment; those indebted are requested to come forward and settle their accounts with him, who alone is authorised to receive payment and grant discharges. JOHN THOMAS. WILLIAM MCKINNEY. WILLIAM BALDWIN. Greenhill, Charlotte, Sept. 1st 1809. 2m
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying the passage of a law to vest the commutation of the highway to a certain lot of ground, lying and being in the city of Richmond, known by the No. 554, to the representatives of P. George, for reasons then and there to be made known. 4v
FOR SALE. And possession given the 25th of December next, 54 acres & a half of LAND, On the Turnpike road, about 2 miles from the city of Richmond. It has on it a comfortable dwellinghouse, kitchen and barn, and a well of good water; also an apple and peach orchard of good fruit. The land is suitable to the culture of corn, wheat, rye and oats. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, who lives near the land. JANE CLARKE. October 2, 1809. 3wtp.
TAKEN up by Tapley Goode in Chesfield county, on the 19th June, 1809, an earray SORREL MARE, had at round, with several saddle spots on her back, has been docked but no brand, four feet five inches high, nine or ten years old, viewed and appraised to thirty five dollars. 3tp
FOR SALE or RENT. —The TENEMENT on shockoe hill, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Pleasants on which is a Dwelling house with six rooms, besides two dry cellar rooms with fire places also a Kitchen, smoke house, and Stable. The Situation is healthy and pleasant and very convenient to the Capitol.—Possession may be had the first of October next, when Mr. Pleasants lease will expire. For terms apply to A. BLAIR, Richmond, July 13, 1809. wtf
Pamphlets,
CARDS,
HAND-BILLS,
LAWYERS,
CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c
ARE NEATLY
AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE
ARGUS OFFICE.

REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed near the Bason, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. N. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED,
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809. tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD Stolen from me about the 12th of Nov. 1807, a negro man named Cesar, the property of the subscriber. He formerly belonged to Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. He is now about 6 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river above the falls. I was informed that he went up James River in a batteau owned by one Greer, to the other side of the mountains. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
NEW MEDICINE STORE.
THE Subscribers have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shelton's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES , a few of which are enumerated, viz:
 Gum Aloes  Ammon  Asa Foetida  Arabic  Guaiac  Gamboge  Myrrh  Opium  Copal  Shell Lac  Tragacanth  Aqua Fortis  Annatto  Arrow-Root  Camphe  Cowhage  Red and Pale Bark  Cream Tartar  Chamomile Flowers  Magnesia  Salap  Ipecac  Calomel  Tar Emet  Essence Turgamot  Lemon  Spruce  Cloves  Nutmegs  Mace  Cassia, &c. &c. &c.  Patent Medicine. Steel's Chemical Opodeldoc Bateman's Drops British Oil Essence Peppermint Turlington's Balsam of Life Dr. Rawson's Celebrated Ich or Beautifying Ointment Do. do. Genuine Anti-bilious and Stomachic Bitters Do. do. Worm Powders Wheaton's Ich Ointment Doctor Lee's Genuine Windham Biliious Pills Anderson's do. Hooper's do. Dr. Thomas's Aromatic Tooth Paste Do. Eye Water Feb-Fluge Elixir for Ague and Fever Pinkney's Intallible Remedy for the Piles Dr. Colley's Vegetable Elixir or Cough Drops Genuine Spice Bitters.
ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYEING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practitioners and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call. VAIL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
A BANK NOTE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS , was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
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. Biscue 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. tf
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a person whose name is not mentioned therein, to require such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or Certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual actually signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised, that a copy hereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Winchester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Extract from the journal, (w 11) DANIEL L. HYLTON C. C.
A FEW COPIES OF  Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.
FOR SALE —A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT , which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. HARRIS , coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen.
NOTICE —All persons concerned are required to take notice, that we have sold the debts due to the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester, to Messrs. Tompkins and Murray, of Richmond and that payments hereafter are to be made to them alone or to those whom they may empower to collect. James & John Dunlop. Petersburg, Sept 1st. 1809.
THOSE indebted to the late concerns of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester, and Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, are now requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, as longer indulgence cannot be granted. Lawyers and agents having the collection or settlement of debts due either of the above concerns, will be pleased to forward us statements of the business in their hands. Tompkins & Murray. Richmond, 1st September, 1809. 2m
WILL BE SOLD on the first Monday, in October next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Nathaniel Pope, decd. in Hanover county, several likely slaves, consisting of men, women and children, the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, one coach and single chair, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, the crop of corn, wheat, oats, blades, and top fodder, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser for all sums above ten dollars on their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. PHILIP DUVAL, Administrator. August 1st 1809. tds.
N. B. Judgment and bonded creditors will have a right to purchase at the sale.
AT the same time and place, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Nathaniel Pope, decd. bearing date 28th day of Oct. 1808, will be sold in conformity to the provisions of an act of the last session of Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An act concerning executions & for other purposes" the following slaves, to wit; Milly and her children, York, Betty, Kitty, Daniel and Ben, or so many of the slaves above named, as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt in said deed expressed, together with the charges of executing the same. THOMAS PRICE, Trustee. 1st August, 1809. tds.
NOTICE —Once more, it is hereby requested that those who are indebted to the trustees of the Richmond Academy, do make payment to the subscriber, as the work is now begun, and it is expected that there will be laid from one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand bricks in the walls of the Academy this fall. He has undertaken the collection by agreement with John Brackenbrough and William W. Henning, the other members of the committee, appointed by a board of trustees. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the collector may have as little trouble as possible in the collection, in order to have money in hand, to carry on so laudable an undertaking. ROBT. MITCHELL. City of Richmond, Sept. 7th, 1809. tf
FITZWHYLSON & POTTER, Book Sellers and Stationers, have just received a very large supply of Fool's Cap, Pot and Letter Papers; Latin, French & English school books; Pocket, school and family Bibles; Paper-hangings and bordering; Quills of the first and interior qualities; Metallic pens; Playing, blank and visiting cards; Ladies and Gentlemen's pocket books; Backgammon tables and Chess boards; Pearl counters; Toothbrushes and Dentifrice; Gold leaf, black lead pencils and water colors; Vocal and instrumental music; Durable Ink, &c. &c. A few new publications, among which are some novels. A great variety of Day-Books, Journals and Ledgers, Record and sheriffs books on hand. Tickets in the Rhode-Island Coal Lottery for sale, at 50 cts. each. The scheme of this Lottery holds out peculiar advantages to the adventurers, as will appear on an examination of it. The drawing will commence shortly. September 15. (5w)
NOTICE is hereby given, that I intend to leave this state this fall. All persons having claims against me either on my own account or as a partner in any mercantile business, or on any other account whatsoever, are desired to bring them for forward for adjustment, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claims which may be brought against me after my removal. All those indebted to me are requested to make immediate payment, as any further indulgence will not be given. Will be offered for sale, at my house, on the 13th day of October next, on a credit of 12 months on all sums above ten dollars, my stock of Cattle, Hogs, &c. sundry articles of Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Also, my crop of Corn and Fodder. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date—the interest will be deducted if punctual payment is made. Francis E. Harris. Powhatan Sept. 8th, 1809. wtf
For Sale at this office, HENNING'S  New Virginia Justice , CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. BISHOP MADISON'S  MAP OF VIRGINIA. For sale at this office, GEORGE EVANS. (Oakland, 22nd August 1809) (w8 1/2)
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The subscribers having purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public, they are giving CASH for WHEAT and CORN.  P. HAXALL, & Co. Richmond, August 30th, 1809. tf
BLACKSMITH FOR SALE.
FOR sale, a most valuable Blacksmith about 30 years of age. He is a stout well disposed negro, and probably inferior to no smith in the State. Enquire of the Printer. September, 11th 1809. (3m)
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers wish to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FOUR LAWS , lying in the Counties of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 3,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,150 acres of Land lying in the County of Fluvanna, on the south side of the Rivanna river, extending from Col. Cary's line down the river, to within about a mile of Columbia. This last mentioned Land, being in five distinct tracts, will be sold separately or together, as may best suit any person desirous of purchasing. One fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasonable credit will be given for the balance. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28. tf
NOTICE —On Monday the 23d day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, upon a credit of twelve months; the PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Col. ROBERT GOODE ; consisting of the present crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and Hay; the stock of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; the plantation utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. It is particularly requested that all those who may have claims against the estate will make them known immediately to either of the subscribers, in order that provision may be made for payment. RICHARD B. GOODE, FRANCIS GOODE, Administrators with the will annexed. That valuable and well known estate called WHITBY , on James River, about three miles from the Town of Manchester, will also be sold by private sale; it contains 1262 acres of Land, about 220 acres of which are of the first rate Low grounds and more than one half of the residue thereof is heavily timbered. To this estate there is attached one of the best fisheries on James River and every convenient and necessary house for the accommodation of a family. An indisputable title will be made and possession given on the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing small grain at any time agreeable to the purchaser. The terms may be known on application to Richard B. Goode, Manchester, or Francis Goode, Powhatan. July 11, 1809. wtds.
AT the request of the Legatees, and by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the late Col. ROBERT GOODE , decd. for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned, due to Mr. James Lyle, the above mentioned tract of land and improvements will be sold to the highest bidder on the premises, on the 23d day of October next, if not previously disposed of by private contract, in which event taking place, timely notice will be given. Terms of sale, one third part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years, the instalments to carry interest from the day of sale, and the purchaser giving such satisfactory security as may be required. JOHN MURCHIE, TARLTON SAUNDERS, Trustees. Manchester 24th August, 1809.
Fluvanna County, May quarterly session, 1809.  M'NICOLLE HILL, Administrator with the will annexed of ROBERT HILL , deceased, Plff. AGAINST  John Forbes & Patrick Williamson , Defendants. THE Defendant Williamson 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 the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Williamson 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, Jun. D. C.
THE imported and highly celebrated horse CITIZEN , now in high health, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on the Appomattox river, 3 miles below Bevil's bridge, 28 south of Richmond, 25 above Petersburg, 14 north of Dinwiddie court house and 25 south east of Powhatan court house. GEORGE EVANS. (Oakland, 22nd August 1809) (w8 1/2)
For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF  BISHOP MADISON'S  MAP OF VIRGINIA.
At a Court held for Franklin County, July 3d, 1809.  Robert Hodges,  AGAINST  Isaac Hall, James Roberts and Betsey his wife, children and heirs of James Roberts, deceased, defts
THE defendants James Roberts and Betsey his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on or before the first Monday in November next and answer the plaintiff's bill: and that a copy hereof be inserted in some newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, CALEB TATE, D. C. for JAMES CALLAWAY, C. F. C. 2tw
THE 21st. No. of REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers, at this office. Also, just received, the first vol. of "The AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY , or, the NATURAL HISTORY of the BIRDS of the U. STATES ," illustrated with plates engraved and coloured from original drawings, taken from nature, by Alexander Wilson. Aug. 29. w6t
AGREABLY to former advertisements, will be sold, by Messrs. Prosser and Moncure, on Thursday 5th October next, at 4 o'clock, P. M. at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, on a credit of one and two years, the following TRACTS OF LAND , to wit: 4535 Acres, more or less, by 200 acres, in the county of Greenbrier. 1550 do. in Botetourt county, on the main road, between the Sweet Springs and Pincastle. 1000 do. in said county, adjoining the former tract, and lies on both sides of said road. 550 do. in said county, extending a small distance in Bedford county. 236 do. in said county, on Loney's Mill Creek, 1280 do. on Paint Creek, formerly Montgomery, now Kanawha county. 780 do. on Percy river and Walker's creek, Monogomery, now Kanawha county. 580 do. in same county. 2000 do. on the forks of Salt river, state of Kentucky. 150 Military rights, in Kanawha county. 234 do. in the Illinois grant, North West of Ohio. 1000 do. on Deer Creek, Green river, state of Kentucky. 2000 do. on Deer Creek, joining the above mentioned tract. The subscriber holds general warrants for every tract, the two of 1550 and 1000 acres in Botetourt excepted (they having been located for John Le Mayeur and himself) but will, (disposed as he is, to sell at very reduced prices, whatever is not military right) give special ones. The four last mentioned tracts, which are for military services, will be sold, if required, by general warrants. Bonds with approved security, (and bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid,) will be required. G. F. STRAS. September 25th 1809 3t
THE partnership of BREAM & FOLLET is this day dissolved by mutual consent—all debts due to and from the firm, will be settled by James Bream. (Copy) James Bream, Francis Follet. Richmond, 18th Sept. 1809.
JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the partnership of Bream & Follet being dissolved, the business will be continued by him—He expects shortly to receive a fresh supply of articles in the IRON-MONGERY and HARDWARE LINE , which, with his present stock on hand, he will sell low for cash, approved paper, or country produce. Richmond, Sept. 19th, 1809. tf
BALTIMORE COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY.  TICKETS in the BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY , at $10 50 each, may be had at this office; and prizes in the New York Black River Lottery, taken in payment. The capital prizes in the above lottery are, 2 Prizes of 20,000 dollars 3 10,000 5 5,000 2 2,500 10 1,000, &c. &c. &c. The above lottery will positively commence drawing in Baltimore, on the first Monday in November next, and will continue drawing, after the rate of FIFTEEN HUNDRED TICKETS per week, until the whole is completed, and will not be liable to the shortest postponement, under any pretence whatever. The price of tickets will be raised to $11, after Wednesday next. September 14. GEORGE WATT,
HAS just received and offers for sale—Sicily Madeira and Sherry Wine, by the hhd. and gr cask; Green Coffee; Orleans Sugar by the hhd; German Platillas Simples by the piece or case; half point glass Tumblers, in cases of 1000 each—and New York Soap and Candles. ON HAND—Madeira Wine—Orleans and Muscovado Sugar—Green Coffee—Malasses—Prime Pork—Liverpool and Stone-Ware—Souchong, Hyson Skin and Gunpowder Tea—Spanish Segars—Raisins—Almonds—Nutmegs—Window Glass—Men's and Women's Shoes—which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms. Richmond, 20th July 1809.
A TUTOR WANTED. Mr. Fontaine Murray, who taught school at this place the last two years, will remove to Albemarle at Christmas. A person duly qualified will probably find his interest to succeed him. The subscriber will furnish board, &c. upon the same terms as here tofore. Application ought to be made in time, that arrangements may be made by Richard Morris. Green Springs, Louisa County, Sept. 19th, 1809. w3t
JUST PUBLISHED. And for sale at Samuel Plummer's Printing Office, between the Bell Tavern and the Market Bridge, Richmond: The Virginia Almanac FOR THE YEAR 1810, Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond; By BENJAMIN BATES; Containing, besides the usual astronomical calculations, &c.  Remedy for the gout blished by the general assembly of Virginia, November 1762  Artificial magnet a cure for the tooth and ear ache Aphorisms  On Time—a poem Lines worked on a hearth-ring  Elegant moral sentiment List of civil officers in Virginia. Governor, Councillors, Judges of the court of appeals, high courts of chancery, general court, &c. &c. &c.  Agricultural. Harrowing proved an easy & valuable kind of hoeing, in the broadest husbandry Delegates to congress New circuit court days—showing the arrangement of the several circuits, with the judges allotted to each Superior county and quarterly court days  Method of destroying garlic, by a proper succession of crops of grain and grass Rates of postage on letters, newspapers, &c. &c.  To destroy worms on apple trees ROADS.  Worms may be destroyed by tobacco From Richmond to  Management of sheep Charleston (S. C.)  Preservation of cabbage plants, &c. From Richmond to  To dairy women Norfolk  Virginia directions for gardening From Richmond to  An account of a newly invented spinning machine by a gentleman in S. Carolina, called "The Columbian Spinner" Petersburg (N. H.)  Scale of depreciation of paper currency, estab. 5 five dollars a gross—50 cents a dozen—5 cents single. From Richmond to  Danville (Ken.)  From Richmond to the Sweet Springs.   GABRIEL L. HALLER.
SIR, As you are not a resident of this state, take notice, that on the twenty-fifth day of November next, at the house now occupied by Paul G. G. Jones, and where you lately resided in the city of Richmond I shall proceed to take sundry depositions: On the eleventh of December next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the said city of Richmond, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 6th of February next, at Mr. Gibbon's tavern in the town and county of York, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 9th of February next, at the house now occupied by Mr. Smith, in the town of Hampton, I shall take sundry depositions: On the thirteenth day of February next, at the Eagle tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 17th of February next, at Gloucester courthouse, I shall take sundry depositions: On the twenty second day of February next, at Matthews courthouse, I shall take sundry depositions: On the fifth of March next, at the tavern now occupied by George Turner, in Staunton, I shall take Ann Franklin's depositions: and on the 15th of March next, at Mr. Brooks' tavern, in the town of Manchester, I shall take sundry depositions—All of which are intended to be read as evidence in a suit now depending in the high court of Chancery held in Williamsburg, wherein John Bowe and Nathaniel Sheppard are complainants, against Houlden, Hodgins, Gabriel L. Haller, and Mary Houlden, his wife, and Rascow Parsons. Should the said deposition not be taken on the several days appointed I shall in that case continue from day to day until all are taken. John Bowe. September 23d, 1809. w4t
REMOVAL —The subscriber has removed his Coach Maker's Shop about two squares North East on the same street he resides on, and nearly opposite the office formerly kept by the late Adam Craig, where he carries on the COACH MAKING BUSINESS in all its branches. He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past support, and hopes by his attention and punctuality, to merit a continuance of their patronage. JOSHUA WEST. Richmond, 25th Sept. 1809. w6t
United States Court, 5th Circuit and Virginia District, June 21st, 1809.  Smith, Calhoun, and Company, Plffs. AGAINST  Edmund Edrington and James Diggs Dishman, executors of Christopher Edrington, decd. and William Price Edrington, heirs at law and devisee of the said Christopher Edrington, defts. ON motion of the plaintiffs, leave is given them to amend their bill, which amendment to the said bill was thereupon filed; and on the further motion of the plaintiffs, the court doth refer the accounts of James Diggs Dishman, as executor of Christopher Edrington, deceased, to one of the commissioners, of this court, to be by him stated, settled, and to the court reported with any special matter thought pertinent by himself or by either party, required to be so stated, and the said commissioner is authorised if required by the plaintiffs, to examine said James Diggs Dishman, in solemn form. A Copy—Teste, WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clk. w8t
Commissioner's Office, Fredericksburg, August 29th, 1809. On Monday the 6th day of November next, I shall proceed to carry the foregoing order into effect, whereof, the parties interested are desired to take notice, and attend at my office, in the town of Fredericksburg, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon: And the said James Diggs Dishman is particularly required to attend with his accounts as executor of Christopher Edrington, decd. BENJAMIN PARKE, Master Commissioner w8t
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY. ) AND will contract with country Storekeepers 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