The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-09-26 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 6.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1809.
[No. 40.]
Published by Thomas Ritchie, nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Richmond, Virginia.
CONDITIONS: —Five dollars a year, to be paid annually in advance. Those who wish to be considered as annual subscribers, must hereafter designate it at the time of subscribing, otherwise their papers will be discontinued at the expiration of the first year. No paper can be stopped until all arrearages have been paid off.—Good acceptances, in Richmond only, will be received in payment. The same rule as to Advertisements.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE: The 5th Volume of the ENQUIRER, complete, bound in boards.
VIRGINIA DEBATES, in the Convention, bound in calf, sheep and boards.
BURR'S TRIAL, for Treason and for a Misdemeanor, in boards—By D. Robertson.
LETTERS on the Subject of THE CATHOLICS— By Peter Plymley—from the 11th London Edition.
BLANKS, for Lawyers, Clerks, Sheriffs, Constables, Merchants, &c. &c. which will also be printed according to any form exhibited, at the shortest notice.
ATTENTION!!!
THE members of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry, are ordered to meet at the Washington Tavern on Wednesday the 27th Inst. at half past 7 in the evening, for the purpose of electing a Captain. It is earnestly hoped that the importance of the meeting, will urge the attendance of every member who feels the least anxiety for the prosperity of the Troop.
By order of the Lieut. Commandant, RICHARD RANDOLPH, Sergt. September 22.
WILL be opened, on Monday 25th September, and exhibited, for one week only, opposite the Bell-Tavern, the
COLUMBIAN PANORAMA A view of the city of New-York, and surrounding country; including the Highlands of New-Sink, Governor's Island, Brooklyn, & part of Long-Island, part of the Jerseys, and Powles-Hook, all the different Churches in the city, the New State House, in the manner it will appear when complete; the Theatre, and all the public buildings, that come in view from an advantageous elevated situation, in the steeple of St. Paul's Church, presenting a view of more than 100 miles in circumference.
The proprietor begs leave to request, those ladies and gentlemen, who intend to honor the Panorama with their presence, to avail themselves of an early opportunity, as the artist who executed the principal part of the Scenery of Cinderella, and the Forty Thieves, being on his journey to Philadelphia, has taken this opportunity of exhibiting, in Richmond, and from the nature of his engagements, the Panorama must close on Saturday the 30th.
Tickets of admission, for the week, 50 cents, not transferable—open from 10 in the morning, till 8 in the evening. September 22.
THE Partnership of BREAM & FOLLETT is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All debts due to and from the Firm, will be settled by James Bream.
JAMES BREAM, FRANCIS FOLLETT. Richmond, Sept. 22.
JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that the partnership of Bream and Follett being dissolved, the business will be continued by him—he expects shortly to receive a fresh supply of articles in the Ironmongery and Hardware line, which with his present stock in hand, he will sell low for cash, approved paper, or country produce. Sept. 22.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD —Runaway from the Subscriber on the 1st June last. A negro man named Billey, commonly called (Billey Hickman) he is about thirty years of age, 5 feet, 8 inches high, somewhat of a yellowish cast—I expect he is lurking about the neighborhood of Mr. Thomas Hickman's in Caroline, to whom he formerly belonged; or in the neighborhood of Col. Christopher Tompkins, in King William where it is understood he has a wife; whoever will deliver the said negro to me shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid. JOHN HARRIS. Powhatan, Sept. 22.
The Subscriber has for sale Ten Shares in the Manchester Turnpike Company; Those that are inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. E. D. Digges of Manchester, or to the Subscriber. J. HARRIS. Sept. 22.
TO all whom it may concern—RICHARD SMYTH, a native of Ireland, departed this life on the 18th of June, 1809, without leaving in this State, or in the United States, any relation by consanguinity, and possessed of some Estate in Lands within this Commonwealth, of which, as well as of the United States he had long been a Citizen. His intent was to give the whole to the subscriber, as his Nuncupative Will, now of Record, will sufficiently prove; but the Subscriber hath been advised, that a Will of that kind cannot effect a conveyance of Lands, how far soever it may prove the intent of the Testator, and that the Lands late of the said Richard Smyth are of consequence, (heath) to the Commonwealth, though contrary to his intent of bequeathing them to a citizen thereof. For that reason, the subscriber shall request the General Assembly, at its ensuing session, by Petition, to carry the intent of the said Smyth into execution, by releasing the interest of the Commonwealth in the Lands whereof he was possessed, or entitled to within the same, to the Subscriber. DAVID DOTLE. August 25.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE —The Subscriber wishes to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FORT LEWIS, lying in the County of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 2,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,180 acres of Land lying in the County of Roanoke, on the south side of the Roanoke river, eastward from Col. Gary'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 26.
NOTICE —All persons concerned are required to take notice, that we have sold the debts due to the late concerns of Robert Pollock and Co. of Richmond, & Dunlop, Pollock and 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. 5.
THOSE indebted to the late concerns of Dunlop, Pollock and Co. of Manchester, and Robert Pollock and 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, Sept. 5. ep2m
THE FAIRFIELD RACES.
WILL COMMENCE, on the first Monday in October, and continue four days.
FIRST DAY —The Annual Post Sweep Stake five subscribers, $100 each, free for three years olds, only two mile heats.
2ND. The Jockey Club Purse of $400, four mile heats.
3RD. The Proprietor's Purse of $200, three mile heats, free for all ages.
4TH. A Sweepstakes is opened, for three years old colts and fillies, entrance $50—subscription to close on the evening of the first day's race.
The Proprietor is unwilling to publish the names of the delinquent members of the old club, and therefore will withhold it until after the present fall meeting. E. SMOCK. Proprietor and Treasurer F. J. Club.
A meeting of the Club is requested at the Eagle-Tavern, on the evening of the first day. E. S. Sept. 5. ept
TEN DOLLARS REWARD —Runaway from the Subscriber, in the early part of April last, near South-West-Point, in Tennessee, a negro man, named MOSES: we suppose him to be about six feet high, well made, a little inclined to be knock-kneed, of a dark complexion, speaks slow when spoken to, and inclines to lisp a little; his clothes cannot be described, as he took off a number, and of various kinds. The said negro was purchased by the subscribers, (in February last,) of Martin Turner, of this City, and generally calls himself Moses Turner. He has a wife in this place, and it is supposed he is now lurking some where in this Town, as we have been informed he has been seen here, previous to our arrival. The above reward, besides legal charges, will be given to any person who will deliver the said Negro to Richard Terrel or J. A. Grant, or secure him in any Jail so that they get him again. R. TERREL, J. A. GRANT. Sept. 15.
All persons are strictly forbidden from harboring or employing the above Negro. Also, all Captains of Vessels, or any other person, are forbidden from taking the said fellow out of the State under the strictest penalty of the Law. R. T. & J. A. G.
LAND FOR SALE —The subscriber offers for sale that valuable estate on which he formerly resided, lying on James River, near the Town of Warminster, in the County of Nelson, lately Amherst. This tract contains nearly two thousand acres—The low grounds are of the most valuable kind, and the highlands immediately adjacent thereto are very fertile and uncommonly level—It might be divided into two plantations to advantage, or continued in one, as might suit the owner. The houses are new and amply sufficient for the comfortable accommodation of a family—A more minute description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will view and judge for himself. The subscriber will only observe that the place is very healthy, lies in a fine neighborhood, and commands, perhaps, as many advantages as any other situation that is offered for sale in the state. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on the first of January, when possession will be given; and the balance will be divided into nine equal annual installments, without any charge of interest if the principal be punctually paid—A large crop of small grain will be sown in good order, and the purchaser may be accommodated with corn &c. sufficient for a year's supply. Letters directed to Buckingham Court-House, or to Warminster, would be soon received and attended to. In my absence, my brother Mr. Joseph C. Cabell will show the land to any person desirous to purchase. WM. H. CABELL. September 1.
IN CHANCERY —In Powhatan county court July 21, 1809. Brown, Rives & Co. Plffs, against Samuel H. Owen and Joseph Mayo, executor of David Owen, decd. Defts. THE defendant Samuel H. Owen, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel: Is ordered, That the defendant, Samuel H. Owen, do appear here on the first day of October court next, answer the plaintiff's bill, & that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted, in one of the Richmond news-papers, for two months successively, and posted at the door of the court-house of this county. A Copy Teste, JAS. POINDEXTER, c. 2m August 1.
MANCHESTER ACADEMY —In consequence of the intended removal of Mr. John Wood, to the city of Richmond, on the 25th September next, the trustees of the above Academy, are desirous of engaging a Teacher of the Languages and Mathematics, to supply the station he now holds. On application to the Treasurer of the Academy, residing in Manchester, the terms will be made known to any gentleman of liberal education and moral conduct. August 25.
NOTICE —The Copartnership of Nicolson and Heth being dissolved by mutual consent, on the 1st January last; they now request all those who have claims against the said concern, for transactions either at Manchester or Richmond, to call at the office of Nicolson, Heth and Co., for payment, and all those indebted to the said Concern are most earnestly requested to discharge their respective balances; or before the 15th October next. As after that period without discrimination their bonds and accounts will be put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. ANDREW NICOLSON, HARRY HETH. September 5. 4w
COLUMBIAN MILLS —The subscribers have having purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public they are giving cash for Wheat and Corn. P. HAXHALL & Co. September 5. tf
ADVERTISEMENT —Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the 22d day of November next, at the late dwelling house of John Gilum, decd. of Albemarle county; five Negroes; household & kitchen Furniture; plantation tools: the crop of Corn, Fodder, Rye, Oats, Flax, Hemp, and the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. There will also be sold, on the 12th day of December next, on the premises, a tract of Land, (occupied by Wm. Villum,) containing 200 acres, lying in the county of Louisa, about 4 miles below the court-house. Also, will be sold, on the 16th said December next, on the premises, one other tract of Land, (occupied by Joseph D. Smith,) containing 118 acres, lying in the county of Albemarle, about three miles from Charlottesville. Those who become purchasers for any of the above property, must give bond with approved security, payable twelve months after date. All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward according to law. FREDERICK GILLUM, MATTHEW WINGFIELD, } Execrs. September 19. 3w
BY virtue of a deed of trust, from Richard Young to the subscribers, bearing date the 27th day of April, 1808, and recorded in the General Court, for securing a certain debt, therein mentioned: Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the 29th September, next, before the Eagle-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, (or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt, with interest and costs,) the following valuable PROPERTY, viz. Lot No. 1, with the wharf attached thereto: No. 5, a water lot: No. 9, a lot with the yellow house, back of what No. 1, No. 13, back of water lot No. 5: No. 10, part of Lot No. 178, in the plan of the city of Richmond, & No. 21, bought of the Executors of Francis Lewis, and on Bloody-Run street. The same being the said Richard Young's part of property, situated at Rockets, which he held jointly with Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, & assigned to him by deed of partition, executed by the parties, on the 17th March last. The said sale 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, JOHN FOX, Trustees. August 11. tds
A TUTOR WANTED —Mr. Fontaine Manly, who taught School, at this place, in the last two years, will remove to Albemarle, at Christmas. A person duly qualified, will probably find it his interest to succeed him. The subscriber will furnish board, &c. upon the same terms as heretofore. Application ought to be made in time, that arrangements may be made by RICHARD MORRIS. Green-Springs, Louisa } County, Sept. 19. } w3w
EUROPE.
Continuation of Foreign News by various arrivals.
LONDON, July 21. A captain of a vessel who was taken about two years since, and has been confined at Valenciennes, has made his escape. He landed at Deal a day or two ago, and gives the following description of the ships and force at Flushing: At Flushing only one frigate, and 15 gun boats; about half way between Flushing and Antwerp, there are nine sail of the line and one frigate: the ships have all their guns in, and their complement of men, and they communicate by signal with their fleet stationed at Flushing. At Antwerp they are building seven sail of the line and one frigate. There are battalions of Prussian soldiers, and one of Irish brigade at Flushing, amounting to about 4000 men. At Antwerp there are a great many conscripts, many lately arrived there. At Campierre there are fifteen gun boats, the Growler gun brig, and two schrs. and but few soldiers. The conscripts have been called out for 1810.
July 25. A gentleman arrived from Corunna, gives a most deplorable account of the sufferings of the Spanish peasantry, from the rapaciousness of the French armies. They seize on all flocks of sheep, and slaughter them for the use of their troops without any remuneration. Sometimes indeed they are so just as to give drafts on Bonaparte's Commissariat.
NAPLES, June 28. A Monitor has arrived of the 10th inst. containing the following account of our expedition from Sicily:
"On the 24th of this month the English made a descent in the Island of Ischia, the enterprise gave place to two maritime battles, of which the following are the details: "On the 25th, in the morning, some of our gun boats, sustained by a frigate and a corvette, advanced against those of the enemy, superior to ours in number and the force of their ships. The action commenced at nine o'clock in the morning. The fire was continued and very heavy during many hours. We had against us four English frigates, two brigs and fourteen gun-boats. An English frigate has been considerably damaged, but as a considerable reinforcement arrived, our returned without having suffered any considerable loss. At the same time, thirty of our gun boats, which had been stationed for some time at Gaeta, had received orders to go to Naples, and precisely by the canal which separates the two Islands of Procida and Ischia. The dangers of this voyage appeared extreme; they trampled over them with infinite skill. Our flotillas passed through on the 26th, the whole of that of the enemy, and arrived at the place of rendezvous at the break of day. The dangers commenced at this moment. The Island of Procida was already in the hands of the enemy; which was seized by him without striking a blow. This accident deprived our flotilla of the protection of the land batteries of Procida, the fire of which crosses that of the batteries of Meliscola, at Cape Melissa, when the enemy's forces, sure of not being attacked by land, all united against our fleet, which was no longer protected, except by the small battery of Meliscola."
"The action commenced at day-break, & continued till nine. Under all circumstances has the Neapolitan Marine so fully justified the reputation which it has ever held in the estimation of naval men. According to this report our glory could not be greater."
"An English brig was burnt by the batteries of Meliscola; one of their gun boats was sunk; we had but one man killed and a few wounded; but among our gun boats some have been sunk along side the enemy's ships; others have been driven on shore, but we hope to be able to get them off; several have returned to port."
"In spite of this imposing spectacle of war, of which all the town was a witness, in spite of the fright of some timid people, and in spite of the secret hopes of some guilty men, who are well known, the capital was never so tranquil as at this moment, in which the enemy display to our view his menacing forces, in order to disturb the peace which now reigns among us. This internal peace, which we enjoy, is principally owing to the confidence which the people have in the person of the King. The corps of volunteers, which augmented but slowly when the enemy was distant from us, increased beyond measure upon his approach. Intelligence from the provinces is equally pleasant; everywhere tranquillity reigns, and the incendiary Proclamations, which the English and Sicilian army have thrown almost every where on our coast, seems for the present to have had no other effect, than that of rallying round the throne all the people of the Kingdom."
Marines have not re-appeared since the landing of the English, and at Hamburgh, they began to disguise themselves by changing their dresses.
SPAIN.
The following is translated from a Spanish paper of the third of July, received at the office of the United States Gazette. SEVILLE July 3, 1809.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE DEFEAT OF GEN. BLAKE.
A dispatch from Don Joaquin Blake to his excellency Don Antonio Cagel.
I forwarded to your excellency under date of the 18th of June, from Calanda, a representation to his majesty of the unfortunate result of the action of Belchite, acquainting him at the same time, that in consequence of a depression of mind, I was unable to give the details of that distressing event. Though I have not recovered from the dejection of this defeat which either the nation, myself nor the faithful officers of my army ought to have anticipated, I consider it my duty, no longer to be dispensed with, to inform your excellency, and through you his majesty, not of the minute details of a battle which was never fought, but rather of those circumstances which must excite amazement at what has so unnecessarily happened.
In my dispatch to your excellency of the day preceding this sad event, I described our situation, which was such, that I confidently trusted, that if the enemy attacked us in the front we should repulse him. Nevertheless I knew that fortune might be adverse to us; but never could I suspect or apprehend, that my troops would fly without fighting; that a few shots from the enemy's artillery would make them abandon a position in which they had nothing to dread either from cavalry, or from those sudden turns in battle which have sometimes struck panic terror into armies.
Belchite is placed on the declivity of the mountains which almost surround it, taking its beginning from the road of Zeyla. But to enter the town there is a descent which begins at a point called Cavarrio. Said heights continue along the road which goes to Fuendetodos and passes beneath a hill in advance, where the hermitage of Piceyo is situated. The front and avenues of Zargososa are on a smooth country covered with orchards and olive groves, with an easy interruption but that of a few ridges, which conduct to the road of Alboton, about a league distant from Belchite. The heights which pass the above mentioned road of Fuendetodos, begin from Belchite at the hermitage of Santa Barbara in whose vicinity are many straw lofts, and two great buildings for cattle. These buildings and hermitage were the right flank of our position, in consequence of which they were made loop-holed. In the front and left were the chain of ridges, with some spaces, and finally at the back ran a canal, which terminates at the orchard, between the heights of Calvario and Pueblo. The troops which were detached in the hermitage and straw lofts, could not be attacked by the cavalry; neither could the centre without being exposed to a terrible cross firing; those of the left could always retire to the hermitage of Santa Barbara. Consequently the hermitage of Piceyo was occupied, and the tops of Cavarrio, by two regiments, and the artillery was placed behind. The olive gardens, park & likewise garrisoned.
The cavalry were in the avenues of the town and road of Zargososa to cover them and they were supported by another regiment of infantry. The remainder of the troops occupied the heights from Santa Barbara towards the road of Fuendetodos, but so that in some part 3 lines were formed, moreover 3 columns for the attack were ready, that if in case the enemy pushed hard on the left we might face them, & act offensively. Even if they had routed them, we could have retired to the center; and right flank, having then nothing to fear but from the front, and to render the continuation of the attack impossible, finally the artillery was so placed as to protect the attack of said columns, and in case of necessity retire to the same point where the troops were to rally. These were already posted and arranged by me. They promised faithfully to comply with their duty. The enemy after having showed themselves from the tops of the town of Alboton fired upon our artillery. Their artillery fired five or six shot, at the same time two or three grenades began to attack theirs or 5 or 6 men. Our answer began to attack theirs or rather to answer their fire, when all of a sudden, a regiment began to fly in the greatest disorder, without firing a gun. A grenade from the enemy is said to have fallen among them. Another without firing did the same, and a third, and finally in a few minutes the position was abandoned, some corps flying without being able to sustain the impetuosity with which they rushed upon each other and prevented their firing. Thus we the generals of the field without being able to rally a single corps, and I had the grief to see an army disperse, abandoning its effects, throwing away their arms and dress, from but a single body of the enemy and two pieces of artillery. We could not halt until we arrived at some strong place, not being enabled to muster more than 200 men to face the enemy. It is well known, that they were not in want of ammunition and provisions and that on my side I had omitted nothing to secure them victory; at least to enable them to maintain the honor of our arms in the opinion of the world. If his majesty accedes to what I requested of him in my remore fully what I affirm. These dispersals are unfortunately too common in our armies. I do not think this a proper place to point out the cause; but I cannot help saying that a few individuals, whose bad example, can do much to discourage an army, without the generals knowing it, to whose conversation of weak men is rarely communicated. If the love to my country did not exceed even that which my cor-
The following is Lieutenant General, the Earl of Chatham's, personal staff: To be Aids de camp—Major Bradford 1st Foot: Hon. Captain Gardner, Royal Artillery; Capt. Haddon, 6th dragoons, Major Linsengen, 1st Light Dragoons, Kim's German Legion; Capt. Falla, 25th Foot. Major Lord Charles Manners, and captain Robert Manners to be extra Aids de camp—Lieut. Colonel Carey, 2d Foot Guards to be Military Secretary.
The voyage will be a short one, and the object we trust, will be prosperous.
BANKS OF THE ELBE, July 14. The French Custom House soldiers and

science dictates, I should be tranquil, when I consider that this same army confesses that I have neglected nothing to the field of battle. The falsehood they spread to cover their unhealed cowardice, that the French had received reinforcements to the amount of 15,000 men, proves that they flew without being able to attribute the blame to any one. God preserve your Lordship many years.
Xerta 22d Jan. 1809. JOAQUIN BLAKE. To his Excellency DON ANTO. CORNEL.
TRANSLATED FOR THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN. From the Hamburg Correspondent of July 18.
To the Extract from the 23d bulletin is attached the following observation and letter written by the German Editor. "To this (23d) bulletin is annexed the decree of H. M. the emperor Napoleon, respecting general Chasteler; likewise the letter of H. M. the emperor Francis to the archduke Charles ordering that generals Durosel and Foulon be held as hostages for general Chasteler. As soon as these orders came to the knowledge of his majesty the Emperor and King, he gave orders to secure the princes Colloredo and Metternich and the Count Von Hardig and Bergan, who were to be conducted to the interior of France, and held as security for the safety of generals Durosel and Foulon.
The following is the translation of a letter from Major gen. Alexander Berthier, of the French army, to the major general of the Austrian army, dated
SCHOENBRUNN, June 6. "His Majesty, the emperor a few days ago received information of the existence of a decree of the Emperor Francis, in which he declares that the French generals Foulon and Durosel, whom the fate of war had thrown into his hands, should be answerable, agreeable to the laws of justice, for the fate of general Chasteler, the commander of the Tyrolean rebels, who assassinated seven hundred Frenchmen and seventeen or eighteen hundred Bavarians, a crime unheard of in the history of nations, and which would have been retaliated by cruel vengeance on 40 field martial lieutenants, 36 major generals, more than 500 superior officers, 1200 inferior officers, and about 80,000 soldiers who are in our power, if H. M. did not consider as captives trusted to his honor & faith, and if he was not convinced that the Austrian officers in Tyrol looked upon those cruelties with as much disdain as ourselves. In the mean time, his majesty has ordered the princes Colloredo, and Metternich, and the Counts Frederick Von Hardig and Bergan to be secured and sent to France as hostages for the safety of generals Durosel and Foulon. Sir, these officers may be put to death; but surely not without ample vengeance; which will not be retaliated on the prisoners of war, but on the relatives of those who gave orders for their execution. General Chasteler is not in our power; but should he be taken, you may rest assured that he shall undergo a trial before a military commission.
I pray your excellency to accept the assurances of my high consideration. ALEXANDER (Berthier) Major general."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 18.
A respectable commercial friend (to whom we are often indebted for intelligence from the Continent of Europe) has received the following article by way of Malta, which he wishes us to publish as a specimen of the friendly manner in which the people of enslaved Europe are treated by their conquerors. We have received, also, Italian papers to the beginning of July by the same conveyance, but they are wholly uninteresting.
TRANSLATED FOR THE MERCANTILE ADVERTISER.
EUGENE NAPOLEON DE FRANCE, Vice-Roy of Italy, General in chief of the army, have decreed and do decree as follows:
1. A contribution of fifty millions of francs is imposed in the City of Trieste. 2. This contribution shall be paid in specie, gold or silver, or in bills of exchange indorsed by commercial houses of known solvency, within the term of two months, viz. Ten millions in 5 days after the notification of the present decree, 10 millions in 10 days following, and the remainder by 10 millions every 15 days until the whole be paid. 3. Until the said contribution be wholly discharged, forty of the principal inhabitants of Trieste shall be held under arrest, and all the vessels at the city shall be sequestered. 4. The city of Trieste shall supply, within the space of one month, for the service of the army, 10,000 cloaks, 50,000 shirts, 50,000 pair of shoes, 6,000 pair of boots and 10,000 pair of spatterdashes. The amount of the articles furnished will be reckoned in part payment of the present contribution, after the price of each has been fixed by the intendant-generals of the army. 5. The intendant-general of the army, the intendant-general of the finances and the receiver-general of the contributions, are charged with what concerns the execution of the present decree, which they shall notify to the chief of the staff of the army.
Given at our Quarters at Pillich, 19th May, 1809. (Signed) EUGENE NAPOLEON.
[Our correspondent informs us, that forty of the principal merchants of Trieste were arrested and conducted to Palmanova as hostages, agreeable to the third article of the present decree. Merc. Adv.]
NEW-YORK, Sept. 19. LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
The first sailing ship Frances, Captain Taylor, arrived at this port yesterday in 33 days from Greenland, from whence she sailed on the 10th of August. Captain T. has lately furnished the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with Glasgow papers to the 31st of August, and London papers to the 6th, from which the succeeding articles are selected as the most important.
We learn, verbally, that the British Expedition had taken the Island of Walcheren; that American produce generally had experienced a considerable rise in England, under the expectation that the Non-Intercourse Bill would be renewed; that a continental Congress was to be held in Vienna, and that a peace between France and Austria, dictated by the conqueror, would follow the armistice.
LONDON, August 1.
The war with France was commenced on the part of this country, on account of
the Scheldt. It would be curious, if it were to terminate as it began. BRITISH NAVY.—The following is the amount of the British naval force up to this day. At sea, 64 ships of the line, 13, from 50 to 44 guns, 106 frigates, 83 sloops and yachts, 5 bombs and fire ships, 67 brigs, 10 cutters, 83 schooners, gun-vessels, tuggers, &c. Total 438. In port and fitting, 49 of the line, 5, from 50 to 44 guns, 54 frigates, 36 sloops and yachts, 5 bombs and fire ships, 95 brigs, 20 cutters, 16 schooners, gun vessels, tuggers, &c. Total 389. Guard ships, hospital ships, &c. 40 of the line, 5, from 50 to 44 guns, 13 frigates, six sloops and yachts, 2 brigs, 3 cutters, 3 schooners, &c. Total 80. In ordinary and repairing, 62 of the line, from 50 to 44 guns, 37 frigates, 36 sloops and yachts, 10 bombs and fire ships, 13 brigs, 6 schooners, &c. Total 200. Building, 47 of the line, 25 frigates, 10 sloops and yachts, 16 bombs and fire ships, 82 brigs, 6 schooners, &c. Total 160. Grand total 1,218.
Colonel MORTON, an American gentleman of great intelligence and respectability, who was sent from this city by Mr. PINKNEY, with dispatches to France, after the refusal of this government to ratify the terms of Mr. ERSKINE's agreement with the government of the United States, left Paris on the 15th ult. and returned to town a few days ago. When he arrived at Morlaix, on board the cartel, he was not in the first instance permitted to land; but upon an explanation being given of the character on which he was deputed, orders were given that he should be immediately allowed to proceed to Paris. When it was understood in the French capital, that Mr. ERSKINE's measures had not received the sanction of his government, the fact was immediately communicated by the telegraph to the Emperor at Vienna, and an opinion seemed to prevail, that advantage would be taken of the new misunderstanding, to produce a favorable change in the relations now subsisting between France and America.
August 2.
There have been some skirmishes between the Austrians and the Russian General Butler, who, after some fighting, had taken possession of Lemberg. Another column of Russians had arrived within twenty miles of Cracow. The separation of Galicia from the Austrian government is decided upon. A levy of 50,000 men was made in order to join them to the army of the Grand Duchy of Warsaw.
The Pacific has arrived from Philadelphia.
Expeditions appear to be the order of the day. There is now one fitting out at Cork, but its extent is not known. Sixty transports lately arrived from Lisbon, will be employed in it.
A report has prevailed for some days, that Bonaparte has returned to Paris. We believe, however, that it rests upon no actual authority, and is merely a speculation hazarded upon the rapidity with which, after the signing of the armistice of Znaim, he withdrew to Vienna, and the danger anticipated near home, from our expedition.
A Gottenburg mail arrived last night, with letters and papers to the 21st July. They contain no news of any interest, and merely repeat the account of the capture, by our cruizers, of seven Russian gun boats, and twenty transports, laden with provisions for the Russian army acting against Sweden. It is said, that Bonaparte has declared, that he does not mean to interfere in the new government of Sweden; but wishes the people of that country, in forming one, to consult only their own happiness. The magnanimous Alexander, however, has interfered for him, and that will answer the purpose extremely well.
An article, dated Stockholm, July 20, says—the Russian fleet are ready for sea, and outside the booms at Cronstadt. Sir James Saumarez is afraid they will haul into the harbor when he makes his appearance.
Dutch papers have been received of the 25th ult.—They contain but one article of intelligence. This, under the date of Paris, July 21, relates to the war in Spain. On the 3d ult. it is said, Gen. Pinot attacked the town of St. Falin de Quixos, and took it, though the Spaniards defended themselves obstinately from the heights. On the following day the same General advanced against Palamos, which was taken, although defended by ten gun-boats and two brigs, which played upon the French; but these being forced off, the Spaniards were, for the most part, driven into the sea—few prisoners were made. In Palamos, the French found about 1,000 muskets and six cannon. St. Felin and Palamos are two little harbors, and are represented as useful, being asylums for French vessels, and assisting in maintaining a communication with Barcelona along the coast.
MOST GALLANT ATTACHMENT.
We have the pleasure to lay before the public an account of a most brilliant achievement against the Russian flotilla in the Baltic. We ardently hope that frequent opportunities may be afforded us of making Russia feel our powers.
About the beginning of last month the Russian flotilla in the Baltic took up a position under a point called Pencula. Each wing of their flotilla was flanked by a rock. In this position they seemed to defy our power. Such a defiance could not of course be brooked by British seamen, and it was resolved to man our boats and send them in to teach them more respect. The boats of the Belerophon, Implacable, Metpome, and Prometheus, were accordingly manned, and on the night of the 7th ult. proceeded under the command of Lieut. Hawky to attack the enemy in their strong position. Observing our approach, the Russians poured a heavy fire from their flotilla and from the two rocks. Our gallant countrymen, however, advanced with their characteristic bravery and steadiness, disregarding the fire of the enemy and not firing a shot till the boats were close to the flotilla, then they opened upon them. The flotilla consisted of eight gun-boats, each mounting a 32 and 24 pounders and forty-six men. Six of these were brought out and one was sunk. There were besides twelve vessels under the protection of the flotilla, laden with powder and provisions for the Russian army, these were all taken and a large ship was burnt.
We grieve to say that Lieut. Hawky, as promising an officer as any in our service, was killed by a grape shot after he had taken one of the gun-boats. Lieut. Sterling of the Prometheus, was so severely wounded that he died soon after the action. Mr. Montener, a midshipman, was killed. We had in all 17 killed and 37 wounded.
The loss of the Russians was much greater, they had 55 killed, a greater number were wounded, 127 were made prisoners of whom 51 were wounded.
SENTENCE ON LORD GAMBIE.
By direction of the court the Judge Advocate read the Sentence as follows: "That the Court having duly deliberated on the evidence in support of the charge exhibited against Admiral the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, and having also mutually weighed the evidence adduced by his lordship in his defence, have determined that the Charge is proved."
The Admiral the Right Hon. Lord Gambier, on the 12th day of April, the enemy's ships being then on the shore, and the signal having been made that they could be destroyed, did for a considerable time, neglect or delay taking effectual measures for destroying them, has not been proved against the said Admiral Lord Gambier, but that his lordship's conduct on that occasion, as Commander in Chief of the Channel Fleet employed in Basque Roads, between the 17th day of March and the 26th day of April, 1809, was marked by zeal, judgment, ability, and an anxious attention to the welfare of his Majesty's service, and therefore do adjudge him to be most honorably acquitted, and he is hereby most honorably acquitted."
The President then called for Lord Gambier's sword and addressed his Lordship as follows:—
"Lord Gambier—Have peculiar pleasure in receiving the commands of the Court to return you your sword, upon the fullest conviction that you will use it as you have hitherto done, with advantage to your country, and your own personal honor (returning him his sword.)"
"Having so far obeyed the commands of the court, I beg you will permit me, in my individual capacity, to express to you the high gratification I have experienced upon this occasion."
Lord Gambier replied, "I cannot sufficiently express the sense I feel of the patient attention of the Court and beg to return my thanks to you, sir, for the obliging manner in which you have conveyed to me their sentiments."
The Court was then dissolved.
August 5.
Still are we without any official intelligence from the Expedition—but we are happy to lay before our readers the following letter, which informs us of the surrender of Flushing, and the whole Island of Walcheren:—
"HARWICK, Aug. 4.
"Intelligence has just been brought from the Expedition by a foreign vessel which left the Dutch coast last Wednesday night. She had been with the Expedition from Saturday last—on that day about one P. M. she was in the midst of our Expedition, which was then about two miles distant from Flushing. They were then at anchor. Three guns having been fired at the British Admiral's ship, the whole of the fleet weighed and stood close in. The foreign vessel then set sail for another part of the Dutch coast more to the northward, where she remained until Wednesday night, when she received a short note by a fishing vessel, directing her to return with all haste to England, & adding that, "Flushing had been taken by the British."
"By Flushing, the master of the foreign vessel means the surrender of the whole island of Walcheren. The above intelligence comes from a source that may be relied on."
The above is the latest intelligence that has been received. Other accounts have arrived, but they do not bring down the intelligence later than last Tuesday.
On Wednesday night, a telegraphic order was received at Deal from the Admiralty, for all the vessels with the heavy artillery on board, lying in the Downs, to sail immediately to join the expedition; and they all sailed on Thursday morning, under convoy of his Majesty's sloop Rinaldo.
At a late hour this morning we received Hamburg Correspondents of the 25th and 26th ult. Berlin papers of the 22d and Prague of the 17th. They contain the following intelligence:
THE MAIN, July 20.
"The head quarters of the Archduke Charles are at Eylau. A congress for peace is spoken of to be held in Moravia or at Vienna. The Emperor Francis, according to some accounts, is gone from Olmutz, to Hungary."
BERLIN, July 23.
"Every thing is likely to be arranged between Sweden and Russia. The conditions of the Peace are the surrender of the island of Aland—the surrender of Finland, & the shutting of the Swedish ports against the English."
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 1.
"Gen. Gardane, the French Ambassador, at the Persian court, is arrived here—and has already had several conferences with the Reis Effendi. It is not doubted that the Porte will soon break with England."
By a letter from Lisbon dated July 19th, Sir Arthur Wellesley was still at Valencia on the 13th, waiting the arrival of the light troops under Gen. Crawfurd.
The Dutch letters which announce the preliminaries of Peace to have been signed, represent the following as the substance of the treaty.—Bonaparte is said to have wrested from Austria all her territories on the right bank of the Danube, and to have extended the Bavarian territories to Vienna on the East, and following a line along the frontiers of Hungary, to the Dan to have ascended to the sources of that river. A line is then described to Innsbruck and Bregenz, and this new accession of Territory to the south of the Danau, including part of Carinthia, Carniola, Istria, Trieste and Fiume is added to the kingdom of Italy—The Tyrol is ceded by Bavaria to France—The Tyrol is ceded by Bavaria to France—Wirttemberg and Baden are to get some accession of Territory in Franconia.—Bohemia and Moravia are to be retained by the house of Austria, as well as Hungary—Russia is to obtain an increase of territory in Austrian Poland.—Saxony is also to have increase.
August 6.
We are still without any arrival from the Expedition; nothing had reached the admiralty, at least not so it is there said. The Deal Letter of last evening's date in a postscript, says, "No arrival, yet from the expedition." The anxiety of the public on this subject is very great.
Yesterday an Austrian messenger arrived with dispatches to prince Stahremberg, who immediately after communicated their contents to Mr. Canning. We hear that they are dated on the 20th ult. and announce the necessity to which the Imperial army was reduced of suing for a suspension of hostilities. It was last night confidently stated, that these dispatches represent the overture intended to be made to the enemy, as being merely for the establishment of a truce, and expressing a hope that the successful co-operation of England in the war, might enable the Emperor Francis to renew hostilities.
The report of the armistice having been
broken by the Austrians, and that the French were defeated on the 19th ult. with great loss, was revived yesterday on the arrival of the Heligoland Mail; but we think it wholly undeserving of credit.
We daily see occasion to deplore the armistice. Two days after it was signed, and before it was announced to the different corps of the Austrian army, Dresden, Leipzig, and other parts of Saxony were re occupied.
Yesterday, Government received dispatches from Sweden, announcing, we understand, the retreat of the Russians from the frontiers of Bohemia, for the purpose, as is supposed, of reinforcing their armies in Galicia and Turkey.
The Swedes are apprehensive of a rupture with England, and are evidently preparing for that event.
Yesterday we received, via Heligoland, letters from our squadron in the Baltic, under the orders of Sir James Saumarez, dated the 15th ult. The fleet was at that time off Nargon, an island opposite to Revel, and near the entrance of the gulph of Finland.
Our people had frequent intercourse with the shore, and experienced much kindness from the inhabitants. A rumour was prevalent in the fleet, that the Russian squadron was preparing for sea, expecting to be joined by the Swedish navy.
Admiral Apudaca, we understand, received official intelligence yesterday of the junction of the British and Spanish armies.—The dispatches communicating this pleasing information were brought by an officer of Cuesta's army. Hopes were cherished that the combined army would be able to bring the French to an engagement before the latter could reach Madrid. The united force of Victor and Sebastiani would not, it was supposed, exceed 40,000 men.
Cotton.—From the apprehension of some interruption of our commerce with America, in consequence of our non-ratification of Mr. Erskine's treaty, with that Government, the sales of cotton have been this week unprecedentedly large, amounting to 14,000 bags, chiefly to the regular trade, but with some considerable speculation.
Tobacco.—Eagerly sought after, and considerable sales made, but holders are become more tenacious.
LIMERICK, July 29.
Thursday arrived in our port the Edward and Charles, of and from Philadelphia; she spoke the ship Ann, Bradford, from Liverpool bound to New York in lat. 39, long. 69, out 62 days. On the 8th inst. in lat. 40, long. 42 W. fell in with four sail of men of war, all dismasted but one frigate then standing to the eastward; one of the frigates having a jury topmast rigged, had a 74 gun ship in tow, supposed to be French, with her foremast only standing; they were steering in such a direction that the master supposed they were bound for Halifax.
GLASGOW, Aug. 3.
Flour has risen to day 35 per barrel in consequence of the American news. Mr. Pinkney, in a letter to the American Secretary of State, of the 1st May, incloses the orders in council of the 27th April, but observes, that he received them from Mr. Canning in their present state, and was no party to them.
LISBON, July 4, 1809.
thirteen transports with British troops. On the 2d came in sixteen more, besides twenty-nine, that arrived on the two last days of June. Those troops are part of a division of 15,000 men that are coming from England to reinforce the army of gen. Wellesley.
We have just received the most unquestionable information, by water, of the French army having evacuated Coruna and Ferrol, which proves the impossibility of their holding the province of Galicia, and hence they are abandoning it altogether.
SEVILLE, July 21.
Official advices are this day received from general count de Norona, second in command in the marquis de la Romana's army, dated head quarters, Coruna, July 6, advising that he entered that city with his division on the 29th and 30th of June, and immediately detained a part of his force to take possession of, and garrison the important port of Ferrol, that he was restoring tranquillity and order among the inhabitants; and that by means of a public council of safety, he should now be able to ascertain the well disposed and patriotic citizens from the French partisans.
LONDON, July 3.
The Dutch papers contain a circular mandate, addressed by Bonaparte, on the 13th ult. to the Bishops, commanding them to offer up praises on account of the victories of Enzersdorf and Wagram. In this instrument he says—"Though our Lord Jesus Christ sprang from the blood of David, he sought no worldly empire; on the contrary, he required that in concerns of this life men should obey Cæsar. His great object was the deliverance and salvation of souls. We, the inheritors of Cæsar's power, are firmly resolved to maintain the independence of our throne, and the inviolability of our rights. We shall persevere in the great work of the restoration of the worship of God, we shall communicate to its Ministers that respectability which we alone can give them; we shall listen to their voice in all that concerns spiritual matters and affairs of conscience." "We shall not be drawn aside from the great end which we strive to attain, and in which we have succeeded in part—the restoration of the altars of our divine worship; nor suffer ourselves to be persuaded that these principles, as Greeks, English, Protestants, and Calvinists, affirm, are inconsistent with the independence of Thrones and Nations. God has enlightened us enough to remove such errors far from us. Our subjects entertain no such fear."
July 19.
It is not a little curious that at a meeting on the 4th inst. at Paris, to celebrate the anniversary of the Independence of the United States, among the ornamental emblems prepared for the occasion, France and America were represented as reposing together in the Temple of Peace, with poor Old England at their feet. Bonaparte's Orders and Decrees have prevented every thing like amity from prevailing between France and America, and every moment seems to threaten a rupture between the two states, particularly as this country is adopting countervailing measures towards America, consistent with her own dignity. But that England should be represented as prostrate at the feet of France and America, is ridiculous, since her naval talent bids defiance to the sceptre of usurpation in France, the iron crown of Italy, and all the vassal states in Bonaparte, and is the best friend that America could find to protect her against an arrogant Tyrant who displaces commerce in
comparison with military renown, and who would willingly purchase that at the expence of every state in the world, and even the ruin of the country which is cursed with his domination.
Letters were yesterday received from Rotterdam till the 18th inst. One of them mentions that Gen. Armstrong on the part of the Government of the United States, had arranged with the minister at Paris a commercial treaty, the conditions of which were all agreed and determined; and it remained only for the ratification of the ruler of France and the American president. The letter adds, that one of the duplicates had been forwarded to Napoleon for his approbation and signature.
SUMMARY OF POLITICS.
Austria.—Upon what grounds I know not, but it is certain, that an opinion is generally prevalent, that the emperor of Austria is getting the upperhand of his brother of France. The newspapers appear to be so full of this notion, and so gay and lively and even witty, upon the occasion, that I have been earnestly endeavoring to find out some reason for believing their hopes and expectations to be built on solid foundations. After long and diligent enquiry, however, I can find no such foundations. I still see Napoleon at Vienna, and I know, that, if he were in London, the wretches, who now pretend to believe, that he is in a state of disgrace, would lose not a moment in hastening to swear allegiance to him, or if required, to his horse. How men are to be found impudent enough, to argue, that merely because he lies in the capital of the country against which making any great advances, he must, therefore, be in a fair way of being defeated, is sufficient astonishment; but, how any body, any six people in the world, can be found to believe them, to look upon such reasoning as sound, supposes one's utmost notions of credulity. Were I, indeed, to hear of his having actually fallen back some score or two of leagues, I should begin to listen to hopes of his final defeat; but, when I see him still in the capital of the Austrian empire, with a part of his army pushing on into Hungary, must I not be a fool to believe a report made by myself, or to suffer others to persuade me, that he is in a fair way of being defeated, and driven back in disgrace? My decided opinion is, that Napoleon, so far from being on the eve of a defeat, is upon the eve of totally annihilating the authority of the House of Austria; and this opinion is founded upon the same reasoning, whereby Napoleon was in London with a conquering army, I should be of opinion that he was upon the eve of totally annihilating the authority of the House of Brunswick. He may be defeated; his present situation may be perilous; & the French fleet, when it comes on again, may beat the English fleet; but, as to likelihood, one is at present, just as likely as the other. If indeed, the publishers, who conduct the Morning Post and the Courier, could assure me, and convince me, of the truth of their surmises, that Bonaparte's army was off, & c. with pumps, bull, bastards, harlots, bullies, and brothers, & c. and that Bonaparte did not look upon brains as being necessary in the composition of a general, and was content to take any creature, that was put up to him, provided it had a pair of eyes just to keep itself out of the fire, and a hole in its race where to put victuals and drink; if they could prove to me, that Napoleon did not see with his own eyes, but with the eyes of that many-headed monster, his Corps Legislatif, who by their deeds, have proved themselves to be the most stupid as well as the most corrupt assembly that has ever been heard of in the civilized world; if, indeed, Bonaparte were once to fall into the practice of suffering the high stations in his army to be filled up with the booby sons and other relations of these fellows, or of their wives and their mistresses, or, which would be more likely, by the paramours of their wives and mistresses; if it could be assured, that he exchanged the Duke of Rivoli, Dantick, Abenates, and the rest of his generals, for an equal number of besotted animals, one half of whose life has been spent over the bottle, and the other half in bed; if I could be convinced, that his army was under the command of known, proven, notorious fools and pedants, many of whom united the two characters in the same person, and who, on account of their ideas, had a subaltern precursor sent with them to take care of their palettes; if, in short, I could be convinced, that all of a sudden, the character of Napoleon's army was totally changed, and that, instead of exciting fear in the enemies of France, it was become formidable only to France herself; if any thing like this; which goes almost beyond the bounds of imagination, could be proved to be so, then, then, indeed I should begin to expect, in good earnest, to see Napoleon retreat in disgrace, and though pursued like a hare, bringing that his pursuer was afraid to face him, and when caught at last, and beaten to a mummy, I should expect to see him, by an impious mockery of religion, singing Te Deum for the victory he had gained. Cobbett's Register, July 20.
HOUSE OF BOURBON.
The last accounts received from the Mediterraean, inform us of the death of Alfonso, Count de Beaujolais—youngest of the three sons of the late Philip Egalite, Duke of Orleans. He was scarcely twenty nine years of age, and had not distinguished himself by any actions of merit. It is said, that his dissolution was accelerated by his irregularities. The Duke de Montpensier, Anthony Philip, second of the sons of Egalite, succeeded only about a year ago. He was a Prince of some talents, in particular for painting, in which art he was such a proficient, that he might have acquired both reputation and subsistence by his performance in that art, if he had been driven to the necessity of practising it for support.
The Duke de Montpensier and his brother, the Count de Beaujolais, were only of the age of 14 and 12, when the French revolution broke out in 1790. On the execution of their father, in 1793, they were shut up, by order of the national assembly, in the fort of Notre Dame de la Garde, near Marseilles, in an attempt to effect his escape from that fortress, the Duke de Montpensier fell and fractured his leg. Their elder brother, the Duke de Chartres now Duke of Orleans, having quitted France previous to his father's imprisonment and death, wandered over a large part of Europe. Born to the greatest succession of any subject in the world, he saw himself deprived of it, as well as his high rank and collateral right to the crown of France, in consequence of a revolution, in which his father acted a conspicuous part. To such distress was he even reduced about 1795, or 1797, as to have actually kept a school in Zurich, in Switzerland, for some time. Like the younger Dionysius, who, after his expulsion and exile from Syracuse, was compelled, according to Cicero, to have recourse to a similar expedient at Corinth. The present duke d'Orleans is said to be a man of talents, on whom adversity that rugged nurse, has not been lost. After quitting Switzerland, he crossed the Atlantic to St. Domingo, and on his return from the West Indies made a tour of the U. States; he travelled over the northern kingdoms of Europe, particularly Sweden, and he followed the track of Maupertuis to Tornea in Lapland. He even penetrated beyond Tornea, almost to the North Cape, and returned back by Brumswick, Christiana the capital of Norway, from whence he reached Co-

penhagen. The present duke of Orleans is thirty five years old. His health is said to be in a precarious state. He is the last of that branch of the illustrious house of Bourbon; is descended from Louis XIII, and son of Austria; by Philip, younger brother of Louis XIV who was the father of the famous regent duke.
DOMESTIC.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20. We have conversed with an American gentleman who was at Liverpool on the 4th of July last, and eye-witness of the transactions which took place there with regard to the American flag; and as truth is always desirable, particularly on subjects of so much delicacy, we shall give his information in nearly his own words:—On that day, most of the American Captains generally unite in commemorating their national anniversary, even in foreign ports. This was the case at Liverpool on this occasion. In the course of the day, some person very indiscreetly, or with a design to excite a disturbance, hoisted the American flag with the British flag under it, reversed. The ship-carpenters, hearing of this insult to their flag, assembled in a tumultuous manner, tore down the standard and then repaired on board most of the American vessels, and forced them to haul down their colors, which were displayed in honor of the day. The officers of one ship (the Superior of this port) refusing to strike the American flag, had it forcibly taken down and torn to pieces by the enraged mob. No other violence was done. This we believe to be the true state of the case.—Phil. Gazette.
Extract of a letter from New Bedford, dated September 23, to a gentleman in New York. I have letters from Captain Howland of the ship William and Eliza, dated Gottenburg the 7th of July. He arrived on the 11th, after a passage of 35 days. Off Jutland he was spoken by an English gun boat who informed him and three others, that the Danish gun boats take all Americans. The night following, a ship from Salem and one from New-York were taken by them. Next morning the boats fired at the brig Alexander, of Salem, and the William and Eliza, when about 200 rods apart; the brig struck, but Howland squared away, and packing all sail got off. He saw no prospect of going to Russia; his cotton, coffee and sugar would do very badly at Gottenburg—his oil, tobacco, rice and logwood would do tolerably well. If the English vessels give choice to the prizes, they run them on shore, and plunder all they can before they leave them off. He was still waiting to see if no opening occurred to get to Copenhagen, where his cargo was wanted. Thus it appears, we shall receive no supply this season of Russian goods, as it is unsafe to pass the Categat. In a calm, a half a convoy was taken a few days before by those gun-boats.
FROM THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE. Extract of a letter from Malta, dated July 4, 1809. Perhaps this market never experienced a moment of greater inactivity than the present, overloaded with goods of all descriptions from England, Portugal and Spain, and the suspension of the embargo in America adding to the stock, besides filling every foreign source of its consumption. No sales of colonial produce are making, except by barter, in the way two American cargoes have been got rid of, one at Messina, and the other at Turkey. Turkey is completely glutted, and while a direct and uninterrupted intercourse is carried on by the English to the Mediterranean from their own and the Spanish and Portuguese colonies, the hope of any advantage in the American adventures must be destroyed, even should the ports of Italy and the Adriatic be re-opened, of which happy event the late glorious success of the Austrian army gives the best expectations. Should we, however, be disappointed, it is hard to say what will become of the immense quantities of colonial produce now filling every accessible port; very great loss will be sustained, particularly upon the cargo from the U. States. A cargo of Mocha coffee would do well in Turkey, but money is very scarce there, as well as in Sicily and this island, but a public bank having been established here, our necessities in this respect are likely to meet great relief.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Henry Whipple, first officer of the ship George and Mary, Bucklin, of Providence, received by an arrival at Philadelphia, dated Rio Janeiro, July 7, 1809. We arrived here the 19th ult. after a short and pleasant passage of 53 days; and found several American vessels lying here from different parts of our states, among the rest the brig Matilda, Bates, of Providence, having experienced a very rough passage of 40 days, with tedious weather the whole time. When 15 days out of Providence, we were brought to by a French brig mounting 20 guns, from the Isle of France, for Bordeaux, and treated very politely; being in want, we supplied her with some fish and cheese. Our stay here will be short, we shall take a cargo of coffee, hides, tallow and perhaps sugar, and proceed immediately to Providence. With regard to the political affairs of this place, I have nothing to note of consequence—every thing is quiet. The markets are glutted with American produce—flour is at 8 dollars per bbl. pitch at 7, tar 4, rosin 8, gin per gallon 2, brandy per cwt. 9, fish per quintal 9; all kinds of cordage and varnish very low; cheese and butter will not fetch the first cost. The produce of this country may be had at the following prices; coffee 14 dolls. per cwt. sugar 6, hides 6, tallow about the same.
A Court Martial is sitting at Halifax, in Nova Scotia, on a number of mutineers of the British government brig Columbine. It was said, they had determined to murder the commander (Capt. Hill) and run the brig into New York, where they were so foolish as to expect protection. If we recollect right, the French government, not long since, sent back to England, with her crew, a vessel of war, which mutineers carried into France.—Merc. Advt.
British schooner Hanna, from St. John de Cabot, bound to Norfolk, with 42 passengers was wrecked 14th August, off Crooked Island. Passengers arrived safe at Charleston.
The Republican citizens of Philadelphia have nominated Dr. Adam Seybert, as a candidate for a seat in Congress, in the place of Dr. Say, who has resigned.
NORFOLK, Sept. 15. Yesterday about four o'clock, arrived the United States' frigate Essex, JOHN SMITH, Esq. commander. Incredible as it may appear, this ship took her departure from the Light-House, off Newport, at one o'clock Wednesday morning and made Cape Henry Light-House on Thursday morning at eight o'clock, and was moored in the harbor of this place at three the same day. This frigate is generally considered one of the fastest sailers that ever was launched—the beauty of her model reflects the highest credit on the naval architecture of our country. In the event of actual service, we have no doubt that her present commander will wipe off a portion of that stigma, which is at present attached to our infant establishment. Herald.
Sep. 20. Two brigs, two schooners and a sloop, all British, have been detained in the Delaware by the Delaware Cutter, upon a suspicion of violating the Non Intercourse law. Ledger.
PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY LIEUT. GEN. SIR GEORGE PREVOST. Baronet; Lieutenant Governor and Commander in chief in and over his Majesty's province of Nova Scotia, and its Dependencies, &c. &c. WHEREAS, by an act passed in the 48th year of his present Majesty's reign, power is given to the governor, lieutenant governor, or commander in chief, with the advice and consent of his Majesty's council, to allow the importation of certain enumerated articles from the U. States of America into this province for the purpose of re-exporting the same.
I have therefore, thought fit, with the advice and consent of his Majesty's council, to publish this proclamation, hereby authorizing and empowering British subjects, for the space of three months from the date hereof, to import and bring into this province from the United States of America, in British built ships or vessels, owned and navigated according to law, Scantling, Planks, Staves, Heading, Boards, Shingles, Hoops, or squared Timber of any sort, Horses, Neat Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Poultry, or Live Stock of any sort, Bread, Biscuit, Flour, Peas, Beans, Potatoes, Wheat, Rice, Oats, Barley, or grain of any sort, and British subjects, during the same period, are hereby authorized and empowered to export to British ships, owned and navigated, as aforesaid, all or any of the said herein before enumerated articles to any other of his Majesty's colonies or plantations. Given under my hand and Seal at arms, at Halifax, this 28th day of August, 1809, in the 49th year of his Majesty's reign. GEORGE PREVOST. By his Excellency's command, SAM. HOOD GEORGE.
FROM HAVANNA. Capt. Spencer, arrived at Charleston, sailed from Havana the first of September—and informs, that the day before he sailed the Spanish 74, St. Paulo, arrived from Vera Cruz, completely dismantled with the loss of 40 of her crew, having on board 9,000,000 dollars in specie. Prices at Havana—white sugar first quality, 5 dollars a 10; Muscovado do, 600; molasses 20 cents per gallon.
BLOCKADE. Of Guadalupe, St. Martins & St. Eustatia. ST. BARTHOLOMEWS, Aug. 29. The British have declared Guadalupe, St. Martins, and St. Eustatia, in a state of blockade. We have just learned that a large French squadron has just arrived at Guadalupe with troops. The British have enforced the old act, that all neutrals shall carry the productions of their own country to British ports.
THE ENQUIRER. RICHMOND, SEPTEMBER 26, 1809. FOR THE ENQUIRER. FRENCH INFLUENCE. No. III.
It has been said, "that all the sentiments and measures of the Republicans, which have been falsely ascribed to the secret agency of French influence, may be easily explained by one of three solutions: 1. That those who have carried the rise of this influence up as high as the American Revolution, had completely forgotten to ascribe the feelings, which we then entertained for France—to the aid, which we had received from her in a seven years' war for liberty; 2. That those, who had traced it in the sentiments of the Republican Party towards the French revolution, have artfully supposed the same sentiments to exist at the present time—they have transferred all the sentiments which we entertained for France at the auspicious periods of her Revolution, when she was struggling for her liberties, to the despotism which has since supervened in that country; And that, 3. Those, who now pretend to trace it in the sentiments of the party or in the acts of the last administration, are guilty of the extreme folly of ascribing these sentiments and measures to the influence of France, which have been forced upon us as the means of redress and preservation against the multiplied wrongs of G. Britain—That those measures, which we have adopted as the means of resisting British encroachments, have been first artfully conspired into a hatred for Britain, and next into a love for France." When these U. States first emerged into being, what were the relations which they bore as to G. Britain and France? The first was known to them as a bitter and unrelenting enemy, enforcing her claims of oppression by all the terrors of war, and tracking the bosom of our soil with desolation and blood. France was known to us as a ministering ally, confirming our own weakness by her strength, and commissioning her ships, her treasures, and her troops to our aid in the midst of an arduous conflict for the defence of our Liberties—No matter, that it has since appeared that the Cabinet of Versailles was secretly governed by the most interested and selfish motives—that their only inducement was to tear the brightest jewel from the diadem of G. Britain. These motives were secret—they were unknown to our countrymen—the generosity of their conduct, and the benefit of their aid, were all that we saw and all that we felt. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for the people of this country, during the war, not to feel a greater predilection for the conduct of France than that of our enemy. These sentiments were expressed by the people—in the resolutions of congress—in those of the state Legislatures—not by a small or single party, but by every man, who felt for the liberties of his country, and was grateful for the resources, which France had supplied to us. The cause was common—the effect, the sentiments, which it inspired, were also common. There was no man during those days, who was presumptuous enough to whisper a suspicion, that there was a single American, so lost to the dignity of his country, as to desire to reduce her to the same colonial relations to France as we had borne to Great Britain—No. This insinuation was reserved for the present times, and for a British Emissary. Nor was France ever ambitious enough to form such a project. The greatest height to which the cupidity of her monarch ever ascended, was to attempt to train the U. States in the use of the fisheries, and in the navigation of the Mississippi, in the formation of the treaty of Peace with Great Britain. This intrigue evidently proved, that we had previously reposed too much faith in the disinterested integrity of the court of Versailles—but the firmness and sagacity of our commissioners, Messrs. Franklin, Adams and Jay easily detected all their machinations.
These sentiments towards France were from their very nature destined to a short and precarious existence. The motives by which the Court of Versailles had been actuated, were to be canvassed, as soon as the immediate sense of the benefits of their assistance had expired. Their intrigues to bias the terms of the treaty of peace were to be known and despised. Besides, new and important cares were to succeed the troubles, and sympathies of war. The people of the U. States were to be called on to secure, by a free Constitution, those liberties which their Revolution had acquired. All those duties, which are reciprocally and impartially due to all foreign powers, were to be appreciated and respected. "Enemies in war, in peace Friends," was to be adopted as the principal motto of our government. With the tomahawk, we should have buried all our resentments against Great Britain, if she had not been continually opening the cicatrizing wounds of our country—and they were continually bleeding afresh. Ere these causes however had been productive of their natural effect, a new and most astonishing event burst forth upon the world. France—that very France, whose treasures, and troops had been used to advance the progress of the American Revolution—was destined to undergo a Revolution of her own. Some of those very Frenchmen, who had fought on the plains of America, were seen guiding the steps of Reformation in their own country. The same generous motives, which had actuated the Republicans of America, were seen to animate the Reformers of the Eastern Hemisphere. In both, Liberty was the boon at stake. The same hatred of oppression—the same antipathy to Kings and despots—the same disposition to render the people the source of sovereign power—the same anxiety to diffuse the blessings of liberty and light—were seen to inspire the Brissots and Candelets of France, as had previously inspired the Franklins, the Washingtons and the Jeffersons of this new world. But the Car of Revolution in France was soon to be arrested by the fears or Ambition of neighbouring despots. The right of every country to regulate its own internal concerns was contemned by the Princes of Europe. Those blood hounds, who were flushed with the partition of Poland, were anxious to employ their blood hounds upon the rich carcass of regenerated France. The atrocious plot was sealed by the treaties of Pilnitz and of Pavia—Austria, Prussia, and Spain united their rapacious Troops—and the subsidies of Britain were collected to "urge on the wedge of war." The frontiers of France were invaded by the Duke of Brunswick & his myriads. Her coasts were lined by British cruisers, who in the most profound contempt of the rights of neutrals, were guilty of the miserable absurdity of attempting to starve a whole people into subjection. Is it necessary, to expatiate upon the sentiments of the American people, as they contemplated these events? On their sympathy with the cause of France, because they believed it to be the cause of Liberty; their detestation of the wars of the Princes, because they appeared to be the wars of Despots and oppressors? Every noble-minded citizen of the U. S. felt what was due to the occasion. The public meetings of the people bore ample testimony to the disinterestedness of their attachment to the cause of freedom. Woe be to that man's discernment who will ascribe the diffusion of these feelings to the secret agency of French Influence! Who will dare to ascribe such an Influence to Washington, to the Senate of the U. S. in '96, to the present Chief Justice of the U. S.—or even to Timothy Pickering himself in the year '94?—Yet have each of these borne witness to the purity of those feelings, which were then entertained for France: "Above all," says general Washington on receiving the French colours from the hands of Mr. Adet on the 1st Jan 1798, "the French Revolution has produced the deepest solicitude as well as the highest admiration. To call your nation brave, were to pronounce but common praise. Wonderful people! ages to come will read with astonishment the history of your brilliant exploits." The Senate of the U. S. re-echoed the same sentiments! The Chief Justice of the U. S. in the 5th Vol. of Washington's Life, declares that "the friends of the administration" (the Federal party) "however decided might be their determination to support their own government, in a controversy with any nation whatever, felt all the partialities for that republic, which the correspondence (Mr. Jefferson's) expressed."
But what shall we think of the grave, the prudent, the British Mr. Pickering—who on the 2d of October, 1794 in his Talk to the six nations, expressed the following sentiments? "The French, being an intelligent people, soon learnt how we conducted our business, and were pleased with it. When they went home, they wished to have their business managed in like manner by wise counsellors of their own choosing, and would no longer submit to the tyranny of the King. They accordingly threw him down and cut off his head; this, brothers, enraged all the neighboring tyrants called Kings, and they combined together and raised great armies of regular soldiers to oblige the French again to be governed by a King. As the French were the only allies of the United States, the British King and his counsellors thought this would be a good time to attack us, and once more to subject us to their tyranny." With the same view the armed vessels of the King stop our property on the great waters, having taken hundreds of our vessels laden with goods to the value of many hundred thousand dollars. And not content with robbing us of our property, they put our seamen on board their armed vessels, and compelled them to fight against our friends the French."
After this, who will pretend to charge the attachment of the republicans for the French revolution, to the agency of French Influence? Who will arraign Messrs. Marshall and Pickering as French partizans? Mr. Jefferson, who was the Secretary of State, before this famous Talk of T. Pickering, no doubt felt for the cause of France, because he believed it to be the cause of human liberty. He felt a due indignation against the conduct of G. Britain—her detestation of the Western posts—the inflammatory speeches of Lord Dorchester to the Indians, which called up even Mr. Pickering's ire—this robbery of our ships and cargoes—He had traced the respective aggressions of G. Britain and France on the high seas—he had seen that the former were first in their existence and more atrocious in their extent—that the French arrete of May 9th. 1793, was several weeks posterior to the Convention between his Britannic Majesty and the Empress of Russia, signed at London on the 25th of March, in which they reciprocally engage to take all the means "in their power, for injuring the commerce of France"—and that Lord Grenville had explicitly avowed to Mr. Pinkney, our minister in London, that the captures of neutral vessels, as directed by the British order of June 8th, 1793, were fully understood by both Russia and G. Britain to be "within the intention of the Convention between them." But though Mr. Jefferson was duly sensible of all this interest in the cause of liberty, and all this just indignation at the conduct of G. Britain, yet in what respect has he compromised the rights and interests of his own country? What sacrifices did he make to the cause of France, whilst he was the Secretary of State? Are they to be found in his pertinacious and triumphant opposition to the insolence of Genet? his resistance to the fitting out of French cruisers in our ports? or the sale of French prizes? Are they to be found in that powerful letter of his to Mr. Morris, in which he demands the Recall of Genet—a correspondence, which throughout has extorted the reluctant admiration of his most envenomed opponents? No—solicitous as Mr. J. was to witness the triumphs of France in the cause of human liberty, he was too deeply sensible of the duties of impartiality to make the slightest sacrifice of the interests and honor of his own country. Blind must that man be, who will transfer the sympathy that was formerly felt in the cause of France, to the existing despotisms of that country! Why did we once go along with the cause of France?—because we believed it to be the cause of liberty. Those who surveyed the earliest stages of her Revolution, had no doubt of the fact. As internal war began however to desolate her cities; as the blood of the innocent and the helpless began incessantly to stream from the guillotine, many of her former friends relinquished all sympathy in her sufferings. Many still kept "a longing, lingering look" upon her, and were sanguine enough to hope, that the cause of liberty would yet emerge in triumph from the blood Red Sea of Revolution—but as soon as that was shipwrecked on the shoals of despotism, and the Throne of Napoleon was erected upon the ruins, why should we have preserved our interest in the cause of France, on her own account? Why should the Republicans offer up their prayers for a constitution of government, which was not calculated to rouse a single sentiment of sympathy in their bosoms? The supposition is more than absurd—it is the fruit of an artifice, adopted by British subjects, and too successfully imposed upon many an honest American—an artifice which has been too fatally used as a self-off against British Influence. If in the late contests of France with G. B. we have not partaken of the sympathies of the Britons; if we have felt a momentary gleam of pleasure at French triumphs; it is not because we feel any partiality for France on her own account; it is not because we are the admirers of her despotism, or the slaves of Napoleon; it is not because we feel any interest on their own account, whether it be a Cyrus or an Artaxerxes, a Mahomet or a Mussapha, who rule the reins of Empire—but because we have a nearer and a more daring enemy to encounter, than France—an enemy, whose insults and injuries are beyond bearing, who has impressed our seamen, robbed our ships and cargoes, cut off our natural privileges on the seas—an enemy, whose eager rapacity keeps pace with all her victories over France—an enemy, whose ascendancy on the seas ought at least to be balanced by a deficit of power on the continent. Whilst France has whipped us with rods, G. B. has scourged us with scorpions—Whilst France has committed some infamous aggressions upon our rights, G. B. has committed aggressions more infamous & more alarming. Whilst G. B. will not permit even a cockle shell of ours to sail in safety, it is the abstract interest of France to multiply the number of neutral bottoms on the high seas. The actual policy of her rulers has been, no doubt, in a variety of cases just as blind to her own interests, as insulting to the rights of the U. S.—But it is because the system of British piracy is so much more gallimg, and is so much whetted by the defeats of France, that we have been compelled to rejoice at the defeats of Britain. A review of the acts of the last administration, as connected with the charge of French Influence, must be postponed to the next and last Number.
ACROSTICK!!! My Muse! assist, whilst I, unworthy wight! Sing of my bosom's pride, my soul's delight; Inspire my lays, shed lustre o'er my strains, And grant invention to my tortur'd brains. See her approach! with oves of roseate hue, (Like batchlor's buttons, moist with morning dew.) Shooting their vivid glances thro' each soul, And burning hearts and livers into coal. Point me her nose, a nose as strawberry red, Which lights the maiden to her virgin bed; And paint her teeth, as blackest coal on black, 'Mongst which young Cupids lurk in many a crack. Then to her lip, which ripe persimon vies, Where grace, spot, and countless beauties rise; Sun all your art to sketch that swelling breast, Which never yet, by lover's hand, was prest. Yet stop your there, lest fancy should invite Her hidden beauties to amaze thy sight; Lest thou thy care upon that a, that hand; Fingers, thus brassy, all thy skill demand; Endeavor well to give the nails (b' first length, The air is color and the earth's length, So shalt thy picture, ever a sad confect, The tout ensemble of Miss
Richmond Theatre. The last night but one of Performance until the Company return from Fredericksburg. On Wednesday Evening, 27th September, will be presented, (for the first time here,) a Grand Melo Drama, called TE KELI, OR, THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ. With new Scenery and Decorations. In Act 1st. A Forest, in which the disguised Tekeli and Wolf escaped from the Austrian soldiers. In Act 2d. The inside of the mill of Kehren, with a bridge across the Torza in the background. In Act 3d. A view inside of the Fortress of Montgatz—changes to the ramparts, with a grand battle between the Hungarians and Austrians, in which Tekeli, assisted by Alexina, who, in single combat, vanquishes an Austrian officer, is victorious and Montgatz saved. To which will be added (for the first time here) the Musical Entertainment of WE FLY BY NIGHT, OR, LONG STORIES. Price 18—Gallery 75 cents—Children half price—Tickets to be had at the Theatre, & from Mr. Davis, at his printing office—Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock—Curtain to rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. Sept. 19. A CARD—DOCTOR LEWIS, lately from the West-Indies, has opened his Office, at Manchester, in the house of Mr. L. 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 26. A GRADUAL to former Advertisements, will be sold, by Messrs. Prosser and Monroe, on Thursday the 5th of October next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, between the hours of four and five in the afternoon, on a credit of one and two years—the following tracts of LAND, to wit: 4355 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 Fincastle: 2000 Do. in said county, adjoining the former tract, and like it both a side of said road: 550 Do. in said city, 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 Paint creek and Walker's creek, Montgomery, now Kanawha county: 580 Do. in same county: 2050 Do. on the forks of Salt river, state of Kentucky: 150 Do. 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 aforementioned tract. The subscriber holds general warrants for every tract, he two of 1550 and 1000 acres in Botetourt excepted, (they having been located for John Le Mayer and himself,) but will dispose as he is, to sell at very reduced prices, whatever is not military rights, give special warrants. The first mentioned tracts, which are for military services, will be sold, if required, with general warrants. Bonds with approved security, (and bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid,) will be required. G. F. STRAS. September 23. FOR SALE—A small tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on Bush river, joining the land on which I now reside, and containing about 480 acres. Also a few likely NEGROES—For terms apply to Wm. Randolph, in Richmond, or the subscriber, in Prince Edward. PEYTON RANDOLPH. Sept. 23. THE HANOVER FAIR HOCKEY CLUB RACES, will commence on the second Wednesday in October next. First day's race, 3 mile heats; the second day's race, two mile heats. Each day free for any horse, mare or gelding to run, according to the rules of the Fairfield course. A general meeting of the Club is requested to attend at Hanover court house, the day preceding the race. BATHURST JONES, Treasurer and Proprietor of the Course. September 23. NOTICE—All those indebted to the estate of David Crenshaw, dec'd. are requested to some forward and make payment, as no further indulgence will be given. All those that have claims against the said estate, are requested to come forward, and make them known, as I am about to settle up the estate. CHARLES CRENSHAW, Executor of David Crenshaw. September 23. CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, NEW BOARDING-HOUSE—The subscriber who lives in the large and commodious house, formerly occupied as a tavern by Mrs. Maupin, on market square, being the centre of the city, respectfully informs the public, that he intends opening immediately, a Boarding House, and proposes to take in about 12 boarders. P. R. DENTONVILLE. Sept. 23. REMOVAL—The subscriber has removed his Coach-Maker's Shop after three squares north-east, on the same street, he resided on, and nearly opposite the office formerly kept by Adam Craig, dec'd. where he carried on the coach-making business, in all its branches. He begs leave to return his thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past support, & hopes by his attention and punctuality, to merit a continuance of their patronage. JOSHUA WEST. Sept. 22.

MISCELLANEOUS.
PROSPERITY OF THE WESTERN COUNTRY.
A CURSORY VIEW OF THE PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURIES IN, AND ADJACENT TO PITTSBURGH.
We feel a peculiar pleasure in taking this hasty glance, at our rising manufactures, whose increase and success we sincerely pray for, believing it the surest and most solid basis on which our country can rest its future independence and happiness...
We should like to have taken a more extended view of the manufactures of the western country, but our information being adequate, or the contracted nature of our limits permitted. We must content ourselves with what follows, and beg indulgence for any miscalculations or errors which we may have undesignedly committed.
Glass Works.—Of these we have three in hand: one operation, and the fourth at New Geneva, 50 miles up the Monongahela river. Two of these in town, make all kinds of flint glass, tumblers, wine glasses, decanters, &c. to the amount of about 30,000 dollars annually.
Cotton Mills.—We have two, one works 90, & the other contemplates working shortly 230 spindles. They manufacture cords, chabrays, jeans, dimities, checks, tickings, girthings, &c. to the value of about 20,000 dollars annually.
In Lexington, (Ken.) there are several cotton cloth, duck and bagging manufactures, on large scales, which, it is said, work up 800 ton of hemp into bagging annually, besides vast quantities of fashionable cotton wares.
The legislature should endeavor to prevent, by exemplary punishments, the conflagration of established manufactures.
Buttons.—We have a manufactory of white metal buttons, to the extent of 40 or 50 gross per week, and can be extended.
Iron Grinding Mill.—One has recently got into operation for grinding flat-irons, axes, scythes, chisels, &c. and being attached to the air furnace, will be a considerable saving in the carriage of heavy articles from the sea ports.
Ironmongery.—Of this there is about 12 or 15,000 dollars worth made annually, of chisels, claw-hammers, steel yards, shingling hatchets, drawing-knives, cutting knives, shovels, tongs, hacksaws, gimblets, augers, squares, door handles, jack-screws, files, stocklocks, spinning-wheel irons, axes, looms, chains, kitchen ware, &c.
From late experiments, it has been found that butt hinges and anvils can be made here to advantage. The face of these anvils are cast on a thick cold iron plate, which renders them as hard as the steel faced anvils, and at less than one third of the price of wrought anvils.
Nails.—We have several manufactures of these in town, which make about 300 tons of cut and wrought nails of all sizes annually.
Bridle Bits and Stirrups.—A manufactory of these has been recently established in town, and bids fair to do well.
Tin, Copper and Japaned Wares.—We have 6 manufactures briskly carried on, which are supposed to manufacture wares to the value of about 30,000 dollars worth annually.
Wire Weaving.—This business is carried on to a very considerable amount. Sieves, riddles, screens, &c. could be made, we should suppose, in sufficient quantities to supply the whole western country.
Glass Cutting.—This business has been recently established by an ingenious German (Kichbaum) formerly glass cutter to Louis XVI. late king of France.
Increase of Weavers.—In the year 1800, there were but 5 looms in Pittsburgh; in 1807 there were eighteen, and at this time, (1809) we have forty-four.
Linens.—About 80,000 yards of flaxed linen, coarse and fine, brought to the Pittsburgh market yearly, averaging from 25 to 40, and some at from 75 to 100 cents per yard.
We feel a pleasure in having seen a fine piece of linen made by a lady of this place—it spun 6 dozen cuts to the pound, and is 1500 in quantity; it sold for 150 cents per yard.
relieved of the heavy expense of importing linens from Europe. There is no doubt but we have hundreds, nay thousands of excellent spinsters, but they are as lights under a bushel, hid for want of encouragement to show themselves: now is the time—let them throw off the mantle; their country calls for their noblest exertions.
Fine Thread.—We are happy to find that fine and beautiful thread is now brought to our market. We have seen some of 12 dozen cuts to the pound, about the quality of No. 28 imported.
Woolen Cloth.—We have seen a beautiful piece of fine black cloth made by Mr. John D. Bassa of Zelienople, Butler county, Penn. a German gentleman of enterprise.
The Philadelphia Domestic society, we are informed, have for sale, very handsome woolen cloths, calicoes, and all kinds of cottons.
Rope-Walks.—We have but one, and this on a small scale; there is one at Brownsville, & one at Wheeling, on a tolerable large plan.
Snuff and Segars.—There are 5000 lbs. of rappee and Scotch snuff, and about 800,000 segars manufactured here annually.
Flour and Whiskey.—Of these articles, a vast and unknown amount is made throughout this country.
A house full of Machines.—At the lower falls of Big Beaver creek, there are an oil mill, fulling mill, a mill for boring and grinding gun barrels, a wool carding machine, a nail factory, & a mill for sawing whetstones.
Boat and ship building.—Kentucky and New Orleans boats, keels, barges, skiffs, &c. are made in great numbers on all our rivers.
Woolen and cotton cards.—There is a factory of these at Brownsville, and one for cotton cards is now erecting at Eddystone on the Cumberland river.
Paper.—We have two extensive paper mills, one on Big Redstone and the other near the mouth of Little Beaver creek.
Steam-mill.—A mill of this kind has been recently erected in town, and of a construction and mechanism that does honor to human invention.
Salt.—There are about 300,000 bushels of salt made annually at the Onondaga salt works, in the state of New-York.
Bar iron and castings.—Our country is rich in furnaces and forges. Within 60 miles of this place there is about 4,000 tons of bar iron, 18,000 tons of pigs and castings, and 400 tons of ditto iron, made annually.
Shoes.—There is an old factory of this article at the lead furnace in Louisiana territory, and we understand a factory for patent shoes is about to be erected there on a very large scale.
Powder.—We have several powder mills in this country; but their supplies are not equal to the consumption.
Saddlery.—This business is carried on briskly to the value of about $40,000 worth of saddles, bridles, &c. are manufactured here annually.
Cheese.—This article is made in New-Connecticut, Ohio, to a very considerable amount, and exported to Kentucky and to this place.
by the industrious farmers in this neighborhood and disposed of in our market.
Boots and Shoes.—There are made in this place to the amount of about 33,000 pairs of shoes, and 15,000 pairs of boots annually.
Hats.—We have a great internal supply of hats manufactured throughout the western country.
Stockings.—But few of these are made, except those knit in private families & these of the coarser kind of woollen stockings and socks.
[We may perhaps, shortly, give a more general view of our manufactures, and some description of the western country, for the information of our distant subscribers.]
NEW ORLEANS
Being the Present headquarters of the army of the United States, and of considerable note in our political relations.
Having a thing of a more interesting nature to write, I will endeavor to give you some little account of this place and the adjoining country.
The Balize, are a number of low, marshy Islands at the mouth of the Mississippi; they are inundated at every freshet.
There is a law of the territory to oblige the owners of land on the river to keep up their levees.
New-Orleans is situated on the right bank of the river Mississippi, as you ascend it, in lat. 29 degrees, 58 minutes, west from New-York.
You may form a pretty tolerable idea of the situation and extent of the city by the following list of streets.
The Exchange Coffee-House is in Conti, between Chartres and Levee streets.
The Charity Hospital is on the Commons, fronting the upper end of Toulouse street.
GEORGE WATT has just received, and offers for sale, Sicily, Madeira, and Sherry wine.
ON HAND, Madeira Wine, Orleans and Muscavado Sugars, Green Coffee, Molasses, Prime Pork, Liverpool and Stone Ware, Souchong, Hyson, Skin, and Gunpowder Tea, Spanish Segars, Raisins, Almonds, Nutmegs, Window Glass, Men's & Women's Shoes, which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms.
A FLOWERING HEDGE.
Different kinds of shrubs are possessed of various properties, recommending them to be used for forming enclosures.
plant is easily raised from the seed, and perhaps from sets; the young shoots are pliant, and twist well into a withie; they soon grow to a suitable size for a live fence, which, when once formed, will continue without much attention for many years.
EDUCATION.—The subscribers propose opening a Boarding-School, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at the late dwelling of their father, the Rev'd. Matthew Maury, in the county of Allegheny.
THOMAS W. MAURY, FRANCIS F. MAURY.
NOTICE.—On Monday the 23rd day of October next, will be sold at WHITNEY, in the County of Chesterfield, upon a credit of 12 months.
RICHARD B. GOODE, Adm's of the FRANCIS GOODE. Will annexed THAT valuable and well known Estate called Whitby, on James River, about three miles from the town of Manchester.
FRANCIS GOODE, Powhatan. July 14.
AT the request of the legatees, and by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by the late col. Robert Goode, dec'd. for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned.
JOHN MURCHIE, TARTLON SAUNDERS, Trustees. August 29.
COMMITTED to the Jail of the county of Middlesex, the 6th of June last, a negro man, who calls himself HENRY FOX.
ABSCONDED from the Subscriber, on the night of the 7th July last, a Negro man named Stephen 20 years old, five feet, eight or nine inches high.
PETERSON RAWLING. August 22.
GEORGE WATT has just received, and offers for sale, Sicily, Madeira, and Sherry wine.
ON HAND, Madeira Wine, Orleans and Muscavado Sugars, Green Coffee, Molasses, Prime Pork, Liverpool and Stone Ware, Souchong, Hyson, Skin, and Gunpowder Tea, Spanish Segars, Raisins, Almonds, Nutmegs, Window Glass, Men's & Women's Shoes, which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms.
FOR SALE.—323 ACRES JAMES RIVER LAND.—On the 10th December next, (if fair, or otherwise the next fair day) the Subscriber will offer for sale on the premises, a Tract of LAND situate in Buckingham county.
ALEX. F. ROSE, Trustee. June 23.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.—Runaway from the Subscriber, on the 29th day of March 1807, a negro man named JAMES who is about fifty years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high.
THOMAS BOSHER. September 12.
A GREAT BARGAIN.—For Sale, that well known & valuable Farm, on Chickahominy river, formerly the property of Mr. T. Watkins, dec'd.
Also, about 100 acres of Woodland, in the county of New-Kent, adjoining the plantation on which Mr. John Hylton resides.
DAN'L. L. HYLTON. September 5.
VIRGINIA.—At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capital, in Richmond, June the 1st, 1809.
Henry L. Biscoe Plff. against Peter Sallee, Deft. The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly.
A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C. w8w August 15.
IN Chancery.—Amelia County, August Court, 1809. Grief Truly, plff. Against Thomas Perkinson and Joseph Brown. Defts.
JAMES TOWNES, C. C. w8w September 5.
IN CHANCERY.—At a Court held for Buckingham County, the 10th July, 1809. Thomas Higginbotham and Company, Plffs. against Zacharias Taliaferro and Charles Paterson, Defts.
A Copy. Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, jr. d. c. w8w August 22.
A N ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE.—The House and Tenement where the subscriber lately resided. This tenement justly ranks amongst the first in this place, combining elegance, convenience, contiguity to the Capitol, and in the centre of a most agreeable neighborhood.
J. PENN. June 23.