Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-08-26 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1383.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Pursuant to Law, the Executive have caused the several Companies of Artillery and Troops of Cavalry, to be allotted by entire Companies into Divisions, from one to ten for a regular routine of duty as follows:
1ST REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Clement Carrington of Charlotte.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 4th and 12th brigades, compose the first battalion commanded by major James Callaway, jr. of Franklin; those raised in the 11th and 15th brigades compose the 2d battalion, which is commanded by major Thomas Read of Charlotte.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    George Waller, jr. Henry 1 12 2  John D. Richardson, Charlotte 1 11 2  James Williams, Dinwiddie 1 15 3  Isaac Aaron, Pittsylvania 1 11 3  Daniel Weisiger, Chesterfield 1 4 4  Mark Anthony Bedford 1 12 6  Francis Robertson, Lunenburg 1 15 6  James Meng, Prince Edward 1 11 7  Edward Pegram, Brunswick 1 15 9  Samuel Hughes, Patrick 1 12 9  Benj'n W. Winston, Campbell 1 12 9  James Wall, Greensville 1 15 10  Emanuel J. Leigh, Prince Edward 1 11 10  
2D REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Wm. R. Fleming of Goochland.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 1st and 3d brigades compose the first battalion, commanded by major John Stevens of Culpeper; those raised in the 5th and 6th brigades compose the second battalion, commanded by major John Bronaugh of Fauquier.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    William Harper, Fairfax 2 2 1  Mann Page, jr. Spottsylvania 2 1 1  James Weaver, Fluvanna 2 3 2  John Bishop, Culpeper 2 2 2  John Hamilton, Loudoun 2 6 5  John Edwards, Louisa 2 3 5  Samuel Chiles, Caroline 2 1 5  Charles Hume, Fauquier 2 5 6  Warner Lewis, Goochland 2 3 7  John Stith, King George 2 5 10  
3D REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Alexander King of Hampshire.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 7th, 13th, 17th and 19th brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major James Taylor of Montgomery; those raised in the 10th, 16th and 18th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major James Singleton of Frederick.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    David Long, Harrison 3 10 4  James P. Preston, Montgomery 3 19 6  Samuel Beck, Ohio 3 10 7  John Heiskell, Frederick 3 16 7  James Dailey, Hampshire 3 18 8  George Peckenpaugh, Monongalia 3 10 8  James Chipley, Shenandoah 3 7 8  Thomas L. Preston, Rockbridge 3 13 9  William C. Boyer, Botetourt 3 13 9  Almarine Marshall, Wythe 3 19 10  James Withroe, Washington 3 17 10  
4TH REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Robert Goodwin of Southampton.
The companies in this regiment raised in the 8th and 9th brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major John Lewis of Gloucester; those raised in the 2d and 14th brigades compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Samuel Coleman of Henrico.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    Taliaferro Hunter, Essex 4 14 1  Daniel Butts, Southampton 4 8 1  Reuben Madison, King William 4 14 3  Humphrey Dabney, Richmond City 4 2 3  Stafe Whiting, Gloucester 4 14 4  Barburst Jones, Hanover 4 2 4  Richard Corbin, King and Queen 4 14 5  Peter Nestell, Norfolk Borough 4 9 5  William P. Pollard, Ditto. 4 9 7  George Price, Isle of Wight 4 8 8  
1ST REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Philemon Holcombe of Prince Edward.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 4th & 12th brigades, compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major Peterfield Archer of Amelia;
those raised in the 11th and 15th brigades compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major John M'Rae of Petersburg.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    Peter Garland, Henry 1 12 1  James Wilson, Mecklenburg 1 15 1  Charles Betts, Lunenburg 1 15 1  William Ruffin, Brunswick 1 15 2  William Calloway, Franklin 1 12 2  Edward Carter, Pittsylvania 1 15 2  Bolling Branch, Buckingham 1 4 3  Thomas Nelson, Mecklenburg 1 15 3  John Fitzgerald, Nottoway 1 4 3  John Swann, Amelia 1 4 4  Beverley C. Stanard, Chesterfield 1 4 4  Thomas Gholson, Brunswick 1 15 4  Francis B. Cox, Halifax 1 11 5  Daniel Brown, Franklin 1 12 5  William Bowden, Dinwiddie 1 15 5  James T. Johnson, Pittsylvania 1 11 6  Harry Heth, Chesterfield 1 4 6  William Irvine, Bedford 1 12 7  Thomas Miller, Powhatan 1 4 7  George Hannah, Charlotte 1 11 7  Joseph Sandford, Halifax 1 11 8  Archer Womack, Prince Edward 1 11 8  Robert Pegram, Dinwiddie 1 15 8  Greensville Penn, Patrick 1 12 9  James Otey, Bedford 1 12 9  James Jones, Campbell 1 12 9  Dennis Kelly, Campbell 1 12 10  John Lackland, Cumberland 1 4 10  William L. Womack, Prince Edward 1 11 10  
2D REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Thomas Mann Randolph of Albemarle.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 1st and 3d brigades compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major John T. Woodford of Caroline; those raised in the 5th and 6th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Thomas Hunton of Fauquier.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    John Rouzie, Madison 2 1 1  Richard Tompkins, Caroline 2 1 1  Zephaniah Turner, Culpeper 2 1 2  Stacey Taylor, Loudoun 2 6 2  Charles Burrus, Amherst 2 3 3  William Smith, Orange 2 3 3  James M. Robertson, Stafford 2 5 4  Samuel Carr, Albemarle 2 3 4  Charles Quarles, Louisa 2 3 5  Robert B. Payne, Fluvanna 2 3 5  George Kemper, Fauquier 2 3 6  William Armistead, Amherst 2 3 6  William R. Smith, Fauquier 2 5 6  Nichlas Osborne, Loudoun 2 6 6  Stapleton Crutchfield, Spottsylvania 2 1 7  Regen Wilcoxen, Fairfax 2 6 7  Clifton Garland, Albemarle 2 3 8  John H. Peyton, Prince William 2 5 8  William Bolling, Goochland 2 3 8  Charles Tutt, Loudoun 2 5 9  Francis S. Jones, Culpeper 2 1 9  Nathaniel Grigsby, Fauquier 2 5 10  John G. Stewart, King George 2 5 10  
3D REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Henry Bowyer of Botetourt.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 7th, 13th, 17th and 19th brigades, compose the 1st battalion, commanded by major Robert Gratton of Augusta; those raised in the 10th, 16th and 18th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major Alexander Shield of Rockbridge.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    John Lewis, Bath 3 13 1  Richard Shanklin, Monroe 3 13 1  Samuel Baker, Frederick 3 16 1  Charles Chrisman, Rockingham 3 7 1  Jesse Bennett, Kanawha 3 13 2  Joseph Kerr, Ohio 3 10 2  James Barnett, Montgomery 3 19 2  Jacob Beeson, Wood 3 10 2  Robert Beaty, Lee 3 17 3  Amos Ballard, Grayson 3 17 3  John Davis, Monongalia 3 10 4  William Steele, Augusta 3 7 4  Archibald Lyle, Rockbridge 3 13 4  James P. Thompson, Tazewell 3 17 4  James Hite, Berkeley 3 16 5  Jacob Baker, Washington 3 17 5  Job Robinson, Harrison 3 10 5  John Mathews, Augusta 3 7 5  James Thompson, Wythe 3 19 6  Eben Taylor, Frederick 3 16 6  Frederick Spangler, Rockingham 3 7 7  James Ward, Wythe 3 19 7  Joel Ward, Berkeley 3 16 7  John Morgan, Shenandoah 3 7 8  Andrew Hamilton, Botetourt 3 13 8  William Byars, Washington 3 17 8  
  William McKinley, Ohio 3 10 9  John Madden, Frederick 3 16 9  Alexander Sayers, Wythe 3 19 9  Magnus Tate, jr. Berkeley 3 16 10  Henry Hull, Pendleton 3 18 10  Loyd Gardner, Brooke 3 10 10  
4TH REGIMENT OF CAVALRY,
Commanded by Lieut.-Col. Larkin Smith of King and Queen.
The troops in this regiment raised in the 2d and 14th brigades, compose the 1st battalion commanded by major Tunstall Banks of Essex; those raised in the 8th and 9th brigades, compose the 2d battalion, commanded by major William Ball of Northumberland.
   Names of Captains. Counties. Grand Divisions. Brigades. Regiment.    Rowland Holt, Surry 4 4 1  William Digges, Warwick 4 4 1  John Temple, King and Queen 4 14 1  George W. Boothe, Gloucester 4 14 3  Elliott Muse, Middlesex 4 14 3  John D. Watkins, New Kent 4 2 4  Zorobabel Ames, Accomack 4 9 4  George W. Banks, Essex 4 14 5  James W. Murdaugh, Norfolk 4 9 5  Richard Edwards, Northumberland 4 14 6  Joshua Port, Southampton 4 8 6  Armistead Currie, Lancaster 4 14 7  Beverley Robinson, King William 4 14 7  William Peters, Sussex 4 8 7  John Pinnie, Accomack 4 9 7  John H. Peterson, Prince George 4 8 8  Richard F. Parker, Westmoreland 4 14 8  James Ridick, Nansemond 4 8 9  Richard Coke, James City 4 9 9  Benjamin Sheppard, Henrico 4 9 9  Vincent Brumham, Richmond 4 14 10  William Acre, Northampton 4 9 10  Robert R. Taylor, Norfolk 4 9 10  
The allotment of the companies of Grenadiers, Light Infantry or Riflemen raised within the Battalions, Regiments, Brigades, and Divisions, into divisions, from one to ten for a regular routine of duty, by the Executive, is as follows:
FIRST DIVISION.
 COUNTIES.
Brigades.
Regiments.
First Battalions.
Second Battalions.
Third Battalions.
Fourth Battalions.
Fifth Battalions.
Sixth Battalions.
Seventh Battalions.
Eighth Battalions.
Ninth Battalions.
Tenth Battalions.  

TRIAL of Aaron Burr.
It was our intention, in giving an account of the trial of Aaron Burr, to omit altogether any publication of the evidence until the decision should have taken place;—on the ground that we supposed it would be out of our power (consistently with the desire of keeping pace with the most interesting events as they should occur) to insert in a newspaper the identical words of the witnesses; and we thought it improper to give only a sketch or statement of the substance of their testimony.
Mr. Eaton enquired whether he might be permitted to have recourse to his notes Chief Justice. Were they written by yourself? Mr. Eaton. They were. Mr. Wickham. At what time? Mr. Eaton. At different times. Mr. Burr. What is the nature of them? A. They are nothing but memoranda taken from notes, which I made of the conversations between you and myself, at the times that they passed.
Mr. Eaton. Concerning any overt act, which goes to prove Aaron Burr guilty of treason, I know nothing. Concerning certain transactions which are said to have happened at Blennerhasset's Island, or any agency which Aaron Burr may be supposed to have had in them, I know nothing.
Mr. Eaton. During the winter of 1805-6, I cannot be positive as to the distinct point of time, yet, during that winter, at the city of Washington, Aaron Burr signified to me that he was organizing a secret expedition to be moved against the Spanish Provinces on the South Western Frontiers of the United States.
of Tripoli; and also on the delays in adjusting my accounts for advances of money on account of the United States; and talked of pointing out to me modes of honorable indemnity. I will not conceal here that Col. Burr had good grounds to believe me disaffected towards the government.
pally and decidedly engaged with him, but General Wilkinson, a Mr. Alston, who afterwards learnt was his son-in-law; and a Mr. Ephraim Kibby, who I learnt was a captain of Rangers in Wayne's army.
Question by the Prosecution. Mr. Wirt. Was there any conversation between you and the prisoner, in which you spoke of the odium attached to the name of usurper?
Cross-Questioned. Mr. Martin. Do you recollect when you arrived in Washington? A. I said, that I did not recollect particularly. But the principal part of these conversations must have been between the middle of February and the middle of March.
tain about Kentucky and Tennessee; but expressed some doubts about Ohio; I well recollect that on account of the reason which you gave; that they were too much of a plodding, industrious people to engage in your plans.
LATEST PROCEEDINGS.
SATURDAY, August 22, 1807. HERMAN BLANNERHASSET was this day brought into court for the purpose of arraignment. The indictment having been read, Mr. Botts (his counsel) observed that, since the meeting of the court, he had discovered a misnomer in the indictment;
MONDAY, August 24. The court met at twelve o'clock. Samuel A. Lucket appeared and was recognized as a witness on behalf of the U. States. Mr. Randolph said that, before the gentlemen began their argument, he would make one remark which had been omitted on Friday last;

a drop of human blood; and vainly accusing them as tyrants and oppressors of their country. Mr. M c Rae observed that the public indignation against the prisoner, being nearly universal, it was a bold undertaking to divert the public odium from the author of the treason to those who suppressed it; and that Cataline's conduct had been exactly similar; but Cataline's efforts had been fruitless; while those who detected his villainy retained their station in the esteem of their fellow citizens. Mr. M c Rae mentioned a little more of the prisoner's conduct. Before Gen. Wilkinson's arrival the most virulent abuse had been uttered against him; it was said he would never appear; that he dared not confront the prisoner. After these expectations were disappointed, and both before and after the bill of indictment was filed, protestations were continually made by the prisoner & his counsel that he was altogether innocent and knew nothing of the treason; that he wished the evidence to be brought forward to demonstrate his innocence. Yet now the U States are prepared to proceed with their evidence, an attempt is made to suppress it! If no danger is to be apprehended from the examination of the witnesses, why attempt to prevent them from being heard? Will conduct of this kind put the prisoner on that high ground, upon which he ought to stand if innocent? Let questions of this sort be answered by common sense.
Mr. M c Rae proceeded to answer the arguments and authorities, adduced by Messrs. Wickham and Randolph , who had taken nearly the same ground. (Sketch of Mr. M c Rae's Speech to be continued.)
TUESDAY, August 25. The court met at 9 o'clock. Mr. Harris continued the debate on the part of the United States, with one of the most eloquent and argumentative speeches that ever was delivered within the walls of the Capitol; which was concluded about half after 2 o'clock. He was followed by Mr. Dotts on behalf of the prisoner.
FOR THE ARGUS. REASONS FOR BELIEVING THAT THE DISPUTE WITH GREAT-BRITAIN WILL BE SETTLED WITHOUT A WAR. THE King of England through the whole course of his long reign, has been governed in his regards for peace or war by the prospects of success. We have not yet witnessed a single act which appears to have emanated from moral rectitude or political justice. If the King had ever obeyed the dictate of either of these attributes, there would be some ground to hope that they would have their influence in the present dispute. The entire course of his life forbids the smallest hope; but he will be influenced by other considerations. Some of which will be stated.
All accounts seem to agree that the oppressions, burthens, taxes and wants, with which the interior of England is inflicted, cry aloud for redress, and relief—the people can bear no more. They are at the same time required to array themselves for battle; to defend their extensive sea coasts against a most formidable enemy—an enemy which will require the full exertion of all their strength—besides the great changes lately made in the north of Europe by the Emperor of France—the alliances and connexions that are formed on the Baltic, will totally exclude the British from the trade of Europe. It has been long known that no peace would be granted by Napoleon, which did not secure the liberty of the seas. When this declaration was made, the British were supported by alliances with Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Denmark, Russia and Turkey. Of all these Russia alone remains, the French conquests have extended to the confines of that Empire, and even the throne of Alexander is threatened.
In addition to these things the spirit of national honor & independence have been awakened in the United States. The whole people (a few Bostonians excepted) appear to breathe but one spirit. It is a spirit of honest enthusiastic patriotism. The complaint against Great-Britain, is not less loud and universal, than it is just.
All these things being considered, it is not likely that the King of England, will increase the difficulties and oppressions of his subjects. Will he, from the mere wantonness of mischief, insist upon points of palpable injustice, and because the united Americans refuse to grant them, involve the nation in another war. If France alone, carries terror to the capital; if France will soon receive the aids of other nations equally populous and warlike to support the war, who can believe that George and his Ministers, will weaken themselves by another enemy, so powerful and so prompt?—Such are the reasons which justify the inference that there is at this time, a strong probability of peace, and that our government may, and ought to take advantage of the present state of affairs not merely to settle all matters of difference, but to obtain the most satisfactory guarantees, that in future, the American colors shall protect persons as well as property, and that a search on the high seas shall not be made upon any pretence whatever. These only ought to be the terms, which we will accept; and to these terms our enemies must subscribe and submit, unless they mean to wage a war with the whole civilized world; unless they will risk even their national existence, in support of a principle, which if yielded will disgrace all other nations, unless they resolve to become outlaws, freebooters, and pirates. As it is impossible to believe that this great and gallant nation, will submit to such a degradation to gratify an obstinate demagogue, so it is reasonable to conclude that there is a good prospect for accommodation and peace.
A VIRGINIAN. MILITARY WORK. A comprehensive Military Work, is about to appear at Philadelphia, in numbers, to be extended to eight or ten numbers, with plates. It will comprehend the whole of the actual system of French discipline and tactics: The discipline of Rifle Corps and Hussars; The discipline of Flying or Horse Artillery; The principles of Field defence;
The duties of every branch of the Staff or Etat Major; and the duties of General Officers.
Beside, an interesting historical review of the Art of War, and of the various changes and uses of warlike weapons. The Work when published, which will be in a few weeks, will be for sale, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond.
AT a meeting of Captain Archibald Womack's Troop of Cavalry at Prince Edward courthouse, the 8th of August, 1807, a committee was chosen by them for the purpose of drawing resolutions expressive of the feelings and opinions which the company entertain, respecting the violation of our rights by the British ship of war Leopard ; and after retiring for a short time made the following report:
1st. Resolved unanimously, That altho' we have not been as early, in tendering our services, for the protection of our country, as many others, (on account of the difficulty of convening our troops in order to take their sense upon the present important crisis) yet we have not been destitute of those patriotic feelings which appear to form the principal trait in the American character.
2d. Resolved unanimously, That the company feel indignant at this lawless and unprovoked murder of our citizens.
3d. Resolved unanimously, That we will, at the hazard of every thing near and dear to us, defend the independence of the United States, and co-operate in any measures offensive or defensive which the constituted authority shall advise for the punishment of its enemies.
4th. Resolved unanimously, That Capt. Archibald Womack be requested to make a tender of our services immediately, to the Executive of this state.
5th. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Executive of this state, one to the editor of the Argus and one to the editor of the Enquirer .
Signed by order of the troop.
A. WOMACK, Captain.
Sir, Prince George, Aug. 11, 1807. YOUR communication to the Commandant of the 62d Regiment, was received but a few days past, and submitted to the standing Committee of this county. The harmony, concert and zeal, which marked the conduct of your meeting are highly gratifying; and as the same spirit has been displayed in every part of the Union—Foreign Powers may learn, that however divided we may be in political sentiment at home, that in defence of our rights, we are animated by one soul. In obedience to the orders of the Committee, I have transmitted a copy of the resolutions which have been adopted by them.
I am, Sir, Respectfully, Your most obedient, BENJAMIN HARRISON, Chairman of the Corresponding Committee. The Hon. ALEXANDER M c RAE, Chairman of the Corresponding Committee, Richmond.
A considerable number of the citizens of Prince George county having met at their court house on the 4th of July, to celebrate the anniversary of Independence, proceeded to appoint a committee to draft and report resolutions expressive of their indignation excited by the daring outrage committed by Captain Humphreys, of the British ship Leopard , on the United States' frigate Chesapeake . Benjamin Harrison, Esq. was unanimously called to the chair, and Charles Russell appointed secretary.
At a subsequent meeting of the committee, the following resolutions were reported by the chairman, and unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved unanimously, that we view the late attack made by Capt. Humphreys of the British ship Leopard , on the United States' frigate Chesapeake , commanded by Captain Barron, as an act of baseness, of perfidy, and of cowardice; as an indignity offered to our independence as a nation and to be expiated only by the most unequivocal atonement.
2d. Resolved unanimously, that we have the highest confidence in the President of the United States, and the other constituted authorities, that we rely on their adopting the most efficacious measures to remove the wound inflicted on our honor, and to avenge the blood of our murdered fellow-citizens.
3d. Resolved unanimously, that while we deprecate war, we are willing to encounter all its horrors, and cheerfully to relinquish all the comforts of life, rather than submit longer to British duplicity and treachery.
4th. Resolved unanimously, that the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, and their vicinities, merit and receive our highest approbation for their prompt and patriotic exertions in withholding supplies from the British squadron, and in prohibiting all intercourse with them.
5th. Resolved, that a copy of the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to the President of the United States, and another copy to the chairman of the corresponding committee at Richmond.
BENJAMIN HARRISON, Chairman.
The following sage conclusion is drawn by Mr. Reif , the editor of the Philadelphia Gazette . The British may, possibly, try Love, try Berkeley, try Humphreys, or try Douglass. We know how they tried Whitby : And we have witnessed enough to know by vernacular experience, that the trial of a man whose chronies (the reader will pardon the vulgarism) are his judges, is just about as much a farce as Tom Thumb the Great , or the Manager in Distress !
Because republican prints have endeavored to demonstrate that a war with the U. S. would be more disastrous to G. Britain than to America, certain writings charge them with endeavors to excite hostilities at all events. Those writings might as well say that a peaceable man who threatened to punish the insults of a bully by law, was endeavoring to provoke him to battle.
Balt. Amer.
ISRAEL SMITH, of New-York, one of the persons against whom true bills were found by the Grand Jury, arrived in this City on Sunday last, in custody of the Marshal.
A letter from Liverpool, dated 20th June, 1807, says—"Within the last fourteen days, 71 vessels have arrived from the United States. Flour very heavy—upwards of 70,000 barrels in the market; Baltimore flour selling at 35 shillings; fine bowed cotton, 18 a 18 1-2; fine New-Orlean 19 a 20; Dye Wood dull.
Kosciusko lives in great privacy at Paris, and almost in a state of penury: no temptation can induce him to meddle in the concerns of his unhappy country. The Emperor Alexander has offered him pecuniary relief to considerable amount, but he gratefully waived the offer. Such is the character of a republican worthy of antiquity.— American Daily Advertiser .
THE INFLUENZA. Which is so prevalent in Albany, New-York, Philadelphia, and (as stated in Poulson's paper ) "the intermediate country," has made its appearance in Baltimore.—There is a great many at present complaining in this city, a considerable proportion of whom have deemed it necessary to call in professional assistance. The following hint is taken from Poulson's last paper . "Physicians would do well during the prevalence of this disease, to make critical observations respecting its history. What are its remote and proximate causes? Is it an endemic malady, or epidemic only, or both? Is it in any degree contagious? In what manner can it be guarded against, and what the best modes of treatment? What are the seasons, what the state of atmosphere most favorable to its attacks. &c. &c. The history of Influenza (an Italian appellation) is yet little known."
Balt. Fed. Gaz.
"A COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, but not of Boston," came to hand too late for this day's Argus —it shall appear on Saturday.
FOR THE ARGUS.
JOHNNY ADAIR.
THE arrival of Gen. Adair at New-Orleans, was celebrated by a festival at the house of a Judge, and the event was commemorated even by the Muses—The following is an attempt to preserve the ideas, but in much inferior versification; no illustration is required on publishing it in Richmond; where the emperor of Quiddonia appears to be as great a favorite with pure federalists as at New-Orleans:
TUNE—"Robin Adair." WELCOME to N. Orleans Johnny Adair, Welcome, &c. How did you leave little Aaron Burr, And the big Johnny Dayton sir; Arrah, why did they not come along with you, Johnny Adair.
Arrah, where's your flotilla boy Johnny Adair, Arrah, &c. And where's your ten thousand men, Are they all of them gone back again; Och, why did you come round about Johnny Adair.
And where's Admiral Blany, now Johnny Adair, And where's, &c. Where's gallant Colonel Fort, Sand, Israel Smith, and the chosen bands; Och, faith you got the start of them Johnny Adair.
O, then welcome to Orleans Johnny Adair, O, then, &c. But Swartwout and Bollman too, Both got the start of you; They're gone by salt water faith Johnny Adair.
And so you're going after them Johnny Adair, And so, &c. Your friend Alexander too, And more of the gallant crew; Will soon be there after you Johnny Adair.
But what will New-Orleans do Johnny Adair, But what, &c. The Emperor and Nobility, Are all made a nullity; Bad luck to that Wilkinson, Johnny Adair.
Besides, there's poor Mexico, Johnny Adair, Besides, &c. Gold bars and silver dollars, In exchange for hempen collars; A damnd bad speculation, Oh Johnny Adair.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS
By the arrival of Capt. Scott, from Liverpool, London papers to the 3d July have been received at Boston. The already important mass of European intelligence, which occupies our columns of this evening, prevents a detail of the news brought by Capt. Scott. We shall present a summary, and to-morrow publish the particulars from the London papers.
A conspiracy against the present king of Naples has been discovered in that city; 190 persons were arrested, the trial of the conspirators were progressing, 5 had been sentenced to death in 24 hours. 6000 troops of the late king of Naples had been landed in Calabria, and been completely defeated, with great slaughter, by gen. Riegner.
Various accounts have reached London of an insurrection at Constantinople, but they could not be traced to any correct source. The Vienna Court Gazette of June 6, states an insurrection in the camp of the Grand Vizier, in which the director general of provisions had been massacred in the middle of the camp.
A formidable insurrection has broken out in Russia, under BERS SING , a man of courage, conduct and enterprise.
On a motion respecting the speech of the king of England, a division took place which exhibits the best evidence of the strength of the old and new administrations in the house of Lords there were 150 in
favor of the new ministry, against them 67. In the Commons on the same question, the present ministry had 350 to 155. Two to one in favor of the powers that be.
Sir P. Burdett was chaired to the house with great parade, and attended by an immense multitude, on the 23d June. Some conversation had taken place in both houses of Parliament, as to the repeal of the American Intercourse Bill , which it was determined to continue in operation, and the new ministry have expressed a determination to pursue a conciliatory line of conduct towards neutrals, and to preserve peace with the U. States.
Sir John Duckworth hoists his flag as second, in command in the Channel fleet.
In a London paper dated July 2, 3 o'clock in the afternoon, it is said that a letter from Koningsburg , dated June 17, had been received, which affirmed that only a part of the Russian army had been engaged, that the battle of the 14th had been very bloody, that the Russians fell back only to be reinforced by a body of 60,000 men they had in reserve, and that no fears were entertained for the safety of Koningsburg . This letter in our judgment, is not entitled to credit. There can be no doubt the French have gained a most decisive victory.
Press.
FROM THE LONDON COURIER.
ACTIONS IN EGYPT. —It was Major-General Wauchop, not General Worsop, that was sent to occupy Rosetta. From the interior of the country, it was, we understand, discovered soon after we obtained possession of Alexandria; that no supplies were to be expected, and that the inhabitants were not well disposed towards us. Provisions became scarce, and Major-General Wauchop was dispatched with about 1500 men to Rosetta, to take the town and thereby obtain a supply. The General secured the heights that command Rosetta without loss, and immediately proceeded to the town; but preparations had been made for his reception, and from every window and roof, he was assailed by such a vigorous discharge of musketry, that his troops were obliged to evacuate the place with the loss of nearly 300 killed and wounded. He himself was killed by a discharge from one of the houses. Brigadier General Mead was wounded. The late Ministers ask whether it is to be imagined that our troops would advance without their field-pieces, which would have cleared both streets and houses in five minutes, or whether it is to be supposed that they had no means of burning the houses from whence they were annoyed?—Field-pieces certainly would have cleared the streets, but the Turks were stationed on the roofs of houses, and we know not how they would have cleared them, except indeed by battering down the houses.
After being obliged to fall back from Rosetta, our troops took up a position near the town, and sent off for reinforcements to enable them to make a second attack, the position of Rosetta being deemed necessary for obtaining provisions. General Fraser immediately dispatched a force of between 2 and 3000 men under General Stewart, to join the other body. But the Albanians had in the mean time come down, from Cairo, in great numbers—The junction of General Stewart's detachment with Major-General Wauchop's, made our force between 3 and 4000 men. They have taken a position on a plain in the neighborhood of Rosetta. The position, it may easily be conceived, was not a strong one, for an inferior force about to contend with a superior.
The Albanians, who had a large body of cavalry, attacked us. Their charges were received with the steadiness, the valour, and the discipline for which our troops are so celebrated. The battle was most bloody, and the Albanians lost a great number of men; but fresh bodies poured in upon us, and our gallant countrymen, exhausted by fatigue, and seeing that further resistance would be unavailing, were at length forced to retire; but their retreat was effected, even in the presence of so superior a force, without confusion. They retired to Alexandria, where they were when the accounts were despatched; but from whence we suppose it will be deemed advisable to bring them away.
Government have not yet received the particular details of this second affair; but we hear that besides Major-General Wauchop, who was killed, and Brigadier Gen. Meade wounded, Colonel Macleod, Major Pogeisang and Major Mohr were wounded.
From the Boston Palladium of Friday.
By captain Scott, from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 3d ultimo.
Of the French victory of the 14th June, they contain the same account furnished by the Paris papers, as brought to this city by the prince, Borghese . They also state a rumour that on the 15th of June, Bonaparte followed up his victory of the preceding day, by successes which nearly annihilated the remains of the Russian army; but if we may credit a letter from Koningsburg , nothing extraordinary was done from the 14th to the 17th June, when that city still remained in the hands of the Prussians; and as the Russians have been stated to have a large corps of reserve, other important battles may be expected before the fate of Europe is decided although there is little room for the British to hope the result will be agreeable to their wishes. There is no rumor of negotiations.
The British expedition for Stralsund, has sailed in two divisions, but it will arrive too late to render any service.
The account of the lady of Mr. Pinckney, American envoy, is mentioned in a London paper.
The late papers shew that the present British ministers are anxious for the preservation of peace with America. Report states, that negotiation on the return treaty was in a favorable train; but we should imagine our envoys would feel obliged to wait for the particular instructions sent by Mr. Purvis in the Wasp.
The splendid embassy from the emperor of Russia to the emperor of China, is said to have been refused admittance into the capitol. On its arrival at the great wall, the ambassador was met by an officer from the Chinese court, with a letter and presents from the emperor Lois brother of
Russia, and desiring him to make the best of his way back, his imperial majesty being unwilling, after so long a journey, to allow him to extend it beyond what was necessary!
LONDON, July 9. A mercantile house, whose business is principally confided to the management and dealings in Yorkshire cloth, has stopped payment for a sum which, it is said, exceeds half a million sterling; they were engaged also in a provincial bank, which had also stopped payment.
PHILADELPHIA, August 18. We are authorized to state that the fortunate holder of the Ticket that drew the 20,000 dollar prize, in the Battleton and Smithfield Turnpike Road Lottery , is JAMES BOYCE , an industrious Carpenter, at Holmesburg. He received it of the Managers at an early period with others in payment for work done in erecting a bridge on said road. The No. of the Ticket was 10,006. The wheel is yet rich in other valuable prizes!
The captain of a vessel, arrived at Philadelphia from Laguna , informs, that previous to his departure, an express had arrived from Lima , announcing the re-capture of Montevideo , by the Spaniards, who had put the whole of the English garrison to the sword.
NORFOLK, August 20. The Captain of a northern sloop bound for Charleston , and put in here in distress, is to undergo an examination this morning at 10 o'clock, at the Town-Hall , in consequence of information lodged against him, for supplying the British ship of war Leopard with provisions.
AT a meeting of the society of Cincinnatus at the Capitol in the city of Richmond on Thursday, the 28th day of May, 1807.
Present, That a general meeting of the society be called on the second Monday in December next, to meet at the Capitol in the city of Richmond , to take into consideration, consideration, and make an ultimate destination of their funds.
Resolved That the standing committee be directed and vested with the power of converting all the funds of the society into money, which shall be laid out in Stock of the Bank of Virginia; but the said committee are not authorized to act under this resolution until after the said second Monday in December next.
Signed, JAMES WOOD, President. SAM: COLEMAN, Secretary.
In pursuance of the foregoing resolutions the members of the Virginia State Society of Cincinnatus , are requested to meet at the Capitol in the city of Richmond , on the second Monday in December next, for the purpose therein contemplated.
JAMES WOOD, President. SAM: COLEMAN, Secy.
FOR SALE,
THAT most beautiful and healthy situation, known by the name of HALLSBOURGH , or HALL'S STORE , lying on the Packingsham road , seventeen miles above Manchester .
Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND , in the lower end of Powhatan county , containing two hundred acres more or less, with good improvements, and there is no doubt of a great quantity of COAL being on this land.
The subscriber will give a great bargain in the said lands, as he wishes to move to the Western country. For terms apply to
ZACH: HALL.
August 25th, 1807.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE,
A Valuable Plantation,
In the lower part of the county of Middlesex , and was formerly the property of the late Col. Wm. Chunchill , dec.—It contains 200 acres, and is beautifully situated on the Riviera . Hankey's tank, about five miles from its mouth; about one fourth of this land is cleared, the residue is covered with a valuable growth of pine and oak timber; and the soil is as good as any in that part of the country. It enjoys the advantage of an excellent spring near the House, and the finest Fish, Oysters and wild Fowl, may be had in the greatest abundance in their respective seasons. The improvements on this Land, are considerable, in consequence of its being for many years past in the hands of tenants. Young Negroes will be taken in part, or for the whole of the purchase, and a good and sufficient title will be made the purchaser, and possession given on or before the first of January next.—For terms, apply to Joseph Carter, Jr. near Chowning's Ferry , in the county of Lancaster . If the said land is not disposed of before the 4th Monday in October next, it will then be offered at public auction, to the highest bidder in Urbanna .
JURIAH HARRIS.
August 5 1807.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living near King and Queen courthouse , on the 26th of July last,
A NEGRO MAN,
Named NELSON , about 26 years of age, and about five feet four inches high, very sturdy made, very black, and hath a down look, he has a scar on his breast, and another on his ham, he pretends to tell fortunes; he hid on when he went from home, a pair of check pantaloons; it is probable, he will be dressed well, as he has a plenty of money, which he took from me on the day of his elopement—he has been for some time in the county of Essex ; but I have been informed he has gone to Richmond county . Any person that will deliver him to me in King and Queen county , or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.
RICHARD EUBANK, Jr.
August 22, 1807.
Sales at Auction.
ON Tuesday the 1st of September next will be sold, without reserve, on the premises, the BRICK HOUSE & LOT , the property of Alexander Blackwood , in Adams's Valley ; Also FOUR NEGROES . Terms made known on day of Sale.
PROSSER & MONCURE, Aucts.
Aug. 25th, 1807.
* * * TICKETS in the Second
Class of the William and Mary College Lottery for sale at this office.

Richmond Price Current.
Table with 4 columns: Item, Price, Unit, Cash/Do. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS—June 29.
AMERICAN TRADE.
Lord HAWKESBURY presented, by his Majesty's command, the Order in Council, continuing the Provisions of the American Intercourse Act...
Lord AUCKLAND stated, that the reason he did not, when in office, recommend the continuance of the Act which had now expired...
HOUSE OF COMMONS—June 29.
AMERICA.
Lord TEMPLE said, that seeing the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his place, he would beg leave to ask him a question...
Lord TEMPLE said, that seeing the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his place, he would beg leave to ask him a question...
Mr. ROSE said, that he did not rise to oppose this motion, but to state that he was at a loss to know what the Hon. Gentleman could possibly make out of such an account...
Viscount HOWICK said there was no man more desirous than he was to cultivate the good-will and friendship of America...
Honorable Gentleman opposite (Mr. Percival) respecting the Order of Council passed in consequence of the French decree of the 21st of November.
Mr. ROSE repeated, that so far from repealing the American Intercourse Bill, he would rather, under existing circumstances, advise its renewal.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer rose, he said, not for the purpose of prolonging this discussion. He did still continue to lament...
Lord Cochrane gave notice, that on Monday next, (which he afterwards changed to Tuesday,) he should move that there be laid before the House an account of all the places, offices, pensions, sinecure employments...
FOR SALE, and RENT,
THE STOCK and TRADE, of a Grocery, consisting of a very complete assortment of Groceries and some Dry Goods.
I hereby forewarn all persons from receiving any order or crediting any persons on my account...
FOR SALE,
MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Messrs. William & George Skidmore...
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the following negro slaves, to wit, Rachel and her two children named Edmond and George...
WILL BE SOLD,
For cash, at the front door of Triplett T. Estee's tavern, in the town of Charlottesville on the 7th day of September next...
Trait or Parcel of Land,
Containing 722 acres be the same more or less adjoining the lands of George Dovers, Thomas Garth, sen. &c. and lying on the waters of Ivy Creek...
FOR SALE,
MY PLANTATION, in the county of Hanover, containing by an old survey, 660 acres.
I will also sell 1500 acres of LAND, in the county of Greenbrier, about twenty five miles from Lewisburg...
WILLIAM TRUEHEART. Aug. 13th, 1807.
Messrs. Robert King and Charles Croughton and Robert King, James Thompson and Thomas Ravenhill, John Ede, Conrad Lamb and William Davidson, executors of James Short, deceased.
TAKE NOTICE, that I shall proceed to take the following depositions, at the times and places hereinafter mentioned...
August 4, 1807. ROBERT H. ROSE.
Manchester Turnpike Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an adjournment of the general meeting of Stockholders has been made to the first Monday in next month...
James Brander, Clk. 34 August, 1807.
Advertisement.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Thomas Applebury, recorded in the court of Fluvanna county...
Five Negro Slaves,
Eight Horned Cattle, two Horses, one Mule, three Feather Beds and Furniture, six in Hogs with the increase of the said Female Slaves and Stock since the year 1793...
Robert Hill, Caren Peyton, John Timberlake, Robert Quarles, Surviving Trustees. Fluvanna, August 2, 1807.
FOR SALE.
My tract of Land,
In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Pine Creek.
SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807.
J. W. Dennis & Co.
HAVE received from the Northward, a second supply of
SHOES,
Well assorted and of superior quality—ALSO, a few boxes of LEMMONS, of 28 doz. to the box, warranted to be large and sound.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from Reuben Clopton, when living in King William county, in the year 1781, on the first of January,
A Negro Man,
By the name of NEPTUNE, who formerly belonged to the estate of John Hales, dec. living then in the lower end of Henrico—he is a tall, portly fellow, stoops in his shoulders...
ELIZABETH CLOPTON. Cumberland county, Aug. 14, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD,
At public auction, on Monday the 31st day of the present month, at the subscriber's store, in the town of Columbia, the whole of
The Stock of GOODS
On hand, on a credit of six months for all sums above five dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, bearing interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
Herdson & Moon. Fluvanna, August 8, 1807.
At a court held for Prince Edward county, June the 15th, 1807.
All persons having claims against the estate of Richard F. Burke, dec. are directed to establish, and file them with the clerk of this court...
A Copy, Teste, T. Watkins, c. c.
Prince Edward, July court, 1807.
ORDERED, That the distribution of the estate of Richard F. Burke, dec. be postponed until February court next.
A Copy, Teste, Benj. Watkins, D. C.
Signed, Wm. A. Allen, D. S.
Wm. Price, jr. Sheriff. July 24th, 1807.
July 24th, 1807. Wm. Price, jr. Sheriff.
ANDREW STEVENSON has been commissioned by the Governor and Council of Virginia, Notary Public, in and for the district of Richmond.
Richmond, Aug. 14, 1807. MR. STEPHEN WOODRUM.
AS you are now an inhabitant of this State, and have no agent known to me, you will take notice, that on the 12th of next month, I shall at the store house of Messrs. Carter and Booker of Prince Edward county...
ANDREW PORTER. Prince Edward county Aug. 7, 1807.
WILL BE SOLD,
For cash, at the front door of Triplett T. Estee's tavern in the town of Charlottesville on the 7th day of September next...
One Negro Woman
By the name of Violet, one Negro Man by the name of Bob, one Negro Girl by the name of Nancy, and one Negro Boy by the name of Bartlett...
Milton August 3, 1807. Martin Dawson, Trustee.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 20th July,
A Negro Man,
Named TONEY, about twenty years old, five feet, six or eight inches high, well made and very likely, speaks rather quick and short...
JOHN THOMAS. Charlotte county, Aug. 4, 1807.
FOR SALE.
WILL positively be Sold, for ready money on Thursday, the 27th August next, on the plantation where Gideon Hatcher, late high sheriff of Goochland County, lived and died...
SLAVES,
Stock of every kind, Household and Kitchen Furniture, together with the Plantation Utensils. All persons having claims against said estate, are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated...
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the Estate of the late Thomas Comer, dec. are requested to come forward with the same legally authenticated by the first of September next...
Archers Comer, Admr. Halifax, 6th August, 1807.
FOR RENT,
And possession given on the first day of October, three large and convenient Rooms, fronting the street, in the upper part of the house at present occupied by Carter B. Paget, Esq.
Also the cellar under the store of J. W. Dennis & Co which has lately been fitted up as a store and is rendered more comfortable than usual...
Richmond, Aug. 20th, 1807.
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD on Wednesday the 26th of August, at 5 o'clock P. M. that valuable
Tract of Wood Land,
Lying on the Williamsburg road in the county of Henrico, about three miles from the city of Richmond, near the plantation of Alexander George, Esq.
Lots or Parcels of Ground,
Situate at Rocketts in the city of Richmond, and distinguished by numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, in the plot which are not less valuable than inviting in situation.
Prosser & Moncure, V. M. Richmond, 19th August, 1807.
To be Rented,
THE PLANTATION CALLED RALEIGH, on which the late Thomas Pleasant lived, at present occupied by William Dandridge, Esq.
SAM: PLEASANTS, For the benefit Of the Legatees of TH: PLEASANTS, dec. August 18, 1807.
BLANK BONDS
for Sale at this Office.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, ac.
TAKEN up by Dickerson Jennings, 15th June, 1807. A SORREL MARE, with a blaze face, the left hind leg about half way up white...
THOMAS READ, c. c.
LAND FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Meriwether, dec. to secure the payment of a sum of money due to John Poindexter...
A Tract of Land
Lying in the county of Louisa on the waters of Deep creek, adjoining the lands of Col. Thomas Meriwether (near Haxall's Goodwin) and others, containing four hundred acres...
David Bullock, Trustee. August 14th, 1807.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the estate of Reuben Clopton, dec. in Cumberland county, January 29th, 1807,
A Negro Man,
By the name of HARRY, between five and six feet high, 24 or 25 years of age, his complexion darker than otherwise, has large full eyes, his two front teeth grow wide apart, and has a large flat nose...
WILLIAM CLOPTON. Cumberland county, August 14, 1807.
Drugs & Medicines.
Daniel Wm. Suckrider & Co.
Have this day opened a general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, and a great variety of valuable PATENT MEDICINES...
DANIEL WM. SUCKRIDER offers his services to the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity as a practitioner of Physic, Surgery, &c. He has every reason to believe his professional services will be satisfactory to those who will honor him with the confidence.
Richmond, July 20th, nearly opposite Doct Fubers.
To Rent or Sell,
AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, THE LOTS & HOUSES
In the town of Warminster, formerly belonging to Willis Wills. On the cross street is a corner TWO STORY HOUSE, with a seller under it, a store room and counting room, with a fire place on the lower floor...
On the other LOT joining the first on the main street, is a GOOD DWELLING HOUSE, a seller under it, with three rooms on the lower floor, a fire place in each, and three rooms above stairs, a fire place in one, with some necessary out houses...
JOHN CABELL. Buckingham, August 3d, 1807.
Royster & Bohannan,
Respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or good notes at sixty days—AMONGST WHICH ARE—
Brown Sugar in hds. Tumblers, pint and half pint. Leaf Sugar in do. do. Decanters, quart and Jamaica. Antigua. New England. N. E. Cognac Brandy. London Mustard. Holland Gin. Country do. Madeira. Sherry. Malaga. Dry Lisbon. Hibbert's Stout and Porter. Writing Paper. Brown do. Nutmegs. Indigo. Salt. Alum. Salt Petre. English Gun Powder. Shot, assorted.
Richmond, April 1, 1807.
Louisa county, August court, 1807.
Gerard I. Banks, Plaintiff, Against, William Meriwether and Robert Dickinson, Defendants.
THE defendant Meriwether, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state, therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney; It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant Meriwether, do appear here on the second Monday in November next, to answer the plaintiff's bill...
A Copy, Teste, John Poindexter, C. L. C.