Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-06-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1662.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 50   Wheat, 1 00   Flour, super-fine, 5 50   Flour, fine, 5 00   Corn, 2 50   Hemp, per ton, 180 00   Iron, 120 00   Bacon, 00 10   Whiskey, 00 44  
To all officers and Soldiers, Or their legal Representatives.
WHO served in the regiment called the 'Virginia Blues,' commanded by the late general (then colonel) George Washington, from the years 1754 to 1756, and all those who served in the corps called the 60th regiment Royal American, commanded by Col. Henry Bouquet; and also those who served in the Pennsylvania Provincials; 1st battalion, commanded by Colonel John Armstrong; 2d commanded by Colonel James Burd; 3d commanded by the late General Hugh Mercer, (then colonel); 4th commanded by the late Colonel Turbet Francis: Notice is hereby given, that they are entitled to a valuable bounty of Crown Land, by virtue of the King of England's proclamation, dated the 7th October, 1793. The service must be proved by commission, discharge, or living witness.
Application may be made to Andrew Ellicott, Esq. and Paul Zuntzinger, Notary Public, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Geo. Lewis Leffler, Esq. York; John Capps, Esq. Harrisburg; Hugh Brinson, Esq. George-town, Northumberland county; John Scott, Notary Public, Shippensburg; John Holliday Esq. Chambersburg; Charles Brevard, Esq. Carlisle, Jacob Rudessil, Esq. associate judge, Hanover, York county; Charles J. Smith, Bedford township and county; Robert Robb, Esq. Muncy, Lycoming county; Frederick Hubley, Esq. Lebanon, Dauphin county; Flavel Rowan, Esq. Buffalo, Northumberland county; Joseph Foulk, Esq. Williamsport, Lycoming county; and David Lusk, Esq. near the mouth of Bald Eagle creek, (who are requested to affix the subscriber's name as a grant to all papers by them received) or by letter addressed to the subscriber, at the Big Spring, in Cumberland county, or any of the above agents, any time before the 15th of July next.
All letters directed to the subscriber from the westward, to the care of capt. William Rippy, Shippensburg, and all letters from the eastward, to the care of Charles Board, Esq. Carlisle, or John Cap, Esq. Harrisburg.
Also, all those who have claims in the late revolutionary war, against the U. S. or any individual state, are desired to apply as above.
JAMES IRWIN.
April 15, 1809.
(2)
20 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY about the 14th of last month, from the subscriber, residing in the city of Richmond, a Mulatto Man, named GEORGE, about 23 or 24 years of age. He is, I believe, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather large limbs, and a little knock-kneed; his complexion is tolerably bright, and his hair is rather more straight than that of mulattoes generally. He has lost the first joint of his middle or fore finger of one of his hands, which I think is the right hand, but the finger is perfectly cured. I do not recollect any other visible mark by which I can describe him. I am informed that he has changed his name, and it is probable that he will with forged papers, attempt to pass as a free man.
All boatmen and masters or skippers of vessels are particularly cautioned against carrying him away. The above reward will be given to any person who will bring the said slave to me, or apprehend him so that I may recover him.
J. ROBINSON.
Richmond, June 8, 1809.
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Virginia, to wit:
At a court of Appeals held at the Capitol in Richmond, the twentieth day of May, 1809:
RULE.—Great inconveniences & delays having arisen from motions to alter & amend the decrees & special entries of this Court, after they have been entered of record, it is expected that in future the Counsel will respectively in all cases where a special decree or entry shall be deemed necessary, prepare notes of such decree or entry; as they may think ought to be made on the decision: to be considered as part of their statement, and delivered to the judges, with the record, at the final argument, in each cause.
A Copy, Teste,
J. Brown, c. c.
Corn, Oats and Bran, FOR SALE,
By wholesale, and retail, at a reduced price.—Enquire opposite the Bell Tavern.
Samuel Bell, Grocer.
Richmond, June 9, 1809.
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Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, May 26.
VOTE OF APPROPRIATION.
(Continued.)
Mr. Randolph said that as an indefinite postponement was considered as tantamount to a rejection—for it prevents a renewal of the subject during the session, and a rejection does nothing more, as the house had heretofore had a woeful experience in the case of certain very pertinacious petitioners; and, as he was afraid, they would again have from a certain body of petitioners who, he presumed had not entirely given up their hopes of quartering them lives on the public property—an indefinite postponement then being equivalent to a rejection, he certainly was opposed to the rejection of his own motion. He could not have believed that this motion would have been rejected by the house; though he said he had certainly calculated on its being opposed by those who condemned the promptitude and frankness with which the President had proceeded to restore, as far as depended on him, the intercourse between the two nations. It is this part of the conduct of the President of the United States (said Mr. R.) on which I mean to give an opinion—"By the President of the United States a proclamation"—and in that proclamation, in my opinion, he has deserved well of his country. I ask the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Findley) if he is near enough to hear me in this vast room, when I have proposed bringing in review the whole measures of former administrations—when have I proposed an address to the two houses? I have proposed no such thing, sir, altho' my motion is nearly tantamount to it; because it so happens that the only act of which we have any knowledge, except the laying up the gun-boats in dry dock, which I also must cordially approbate in this very thing. Now, I have not the slightest objection, if the gentleman chooses, that the honorable and worthy gentleman from Massachusetts should insist on a vote on the conduct of any former President of the United States—but I beg myself to be excused from serving on it. As an unqualified juror I choose to except to myself—for, really, as to one of those Presidents, his career does not seem yet to be finished—it would seem as if he yet mediated another batch of midnight judges and another midnight retreat from the capitol. I do therefore except to myself as a juror as to him or any other President. De mortuis nil nisi bonum—agreed, sir. Let the good that men do live after and the evil be interred in their graves. But I would ask the gentleman from Connecticut, and the gentleman from Pennsylvania also, if this be one of their abstract propositions? How abstract, I pray you? Or if it be one of those unmeaning propositions, the discussion of which can answer no good to this house? It would be idle in us now to be trying Mr. Adams on the merits of the sedition law, the 3 per cent. loan, or any other such act; it would answer no purpose and it would be equally idle and futile to pass any opinion on the merits or demerits of the first four or last four years of the late administration, for this plain reason; the question bolts upon you; cui bono? What earthly good can result from it? But is that the case in relation to the Executive on whose future dispositions rest the best interests of this nation? Is that a mere idle discussion? And is it come to this? Is this house so sunk in the Executive opinion? I trust not, sir; I scout the idea; that its approbation of a great course of national policy is to pass for nothing, is to have no influence on the conduct of the Executive of the United States? This, sir, is taking higher doctrine than was ever advanced by those who wished to see the President open Parliament by a speech from the throne, and to see the faithful Commons return a loyal & humble address in reply to the gracious speech from the throne. It is taking higher ground than was ever advanced by the minister of that country from which the precedent was derived. The weight of the house of commons is felt too sensibly there for their in
clinations not to be sounded by motions from their chancellor of the exchequer and their members of opposition in relation to the great course of foreign affairs. And, sir, shall we now be told that it is a mere matter of moonshine; a thing of no moment, whether this house really does approve the conduct of the administration of the government of the United States or disapprove it? Pray, in my opinion, properly and not prodigally bestowed, is one of the best resources of a nation. Why is this house called upon, and I am sorry to say it is, too often, and too lightly, to give its sanction to the conduct of individuals in the public service, if its approbation is estimated so trivially? No, sir; this is a great question which I have presented to you; and gentlemen may hamper it with as many amendments as they please; they cannot keep the question out of sight. Some may be against it because they are for it; some because it does harm, and some because it does no good. The question cannot be kept out of sight; it has been presented to the American people and they have decided it, decide you how you may.
With respect to the gentleman's amendment I need not tell him, I presume, that I shall vote most pointedly against it, because, in my opinion, it does not contain the truth. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Bacon) will be among the last of the members of this house to attribute to me an improper sentiment in regard to him when I say that it does not contain the truth. If the gentleman from Massachusetts chooses in imitation of another eastern nation, not those who tried their kings after they were entombed, but those who consigned to one common grave the living and the dead; if he be willing to attach the sound healthy body of the present administration; healthy so far, & I trust, fortifying itself against contagions; to the dead corpse of the last, let him. He shall not have my assistance in doing it; nor have I the least desire to draw a marked distinction between the two administrations; the gentleman will hardly suspect that I am asking favor at court. My object is plain—it is to say to the President that in issuing that proclamation he has acted wisely and we approve of it. I know, sir, that there are men who condemn the conduct of the President in issuing the proclamation; and why? They say he was precipitate; where was the necessity they will tell you of declaring that the orders in council will have been withdrawn? This is the language of objection. There is a difference of opinion subsisting in this country on these two points. There are men who condemn this proclamation, and men who condemn the construction given by the Executive to the non-intercourse law. I approve both. I wish the President of the United States to have the approving sentiment of this house, & to have that approbation as a guide to his future conduct; and I put it to the gentleman from Massachusetts whether it be fair to mingle it with the old stale, refuse stuff of the embargo. No, sir; let him not put his new wine into old bottles. There is a difference of opinion in this country. The President of the United States stands condemned by men in this nation, and, as I believe in this house, for having issued that proclamation and put that construction on the non-intercourse law. I wish to see by how many he is thus condemned. I do not wish to see the question shirked, to see it blinked. If there be a majority of the house, as I believe there is, in favor of the conduct of the President, I wish him to have that approbation expressed, as a guide to his future and a support to his present conduct. It is due to him. Sir, have I moved you a nauseous sickening resolution stuffed with adulation? Nothing like it; but a resolution, that the promptitude and frankness with which the president of the United States has met the overtures of the British government towards a restoration of the ancient state of things between the two countries—the state prior to the memorable non-importation act of 1806—meets the approbation of this house. Either it does or it does not. If it does let us say so. If it does not let us say so.—If gentlemen think this house never ought to
express an opinion, but leave the President to grope in the dark as to our views or get them through unofficial channels, I presume the previous question will be taken or a motion made that the resolution lie on the table. The gentleman from Pennsylvania says, shall we go back and approve of what he conceives to be similar conduct of the late President of the U. S. in relation to the embargo. I hope not, sir. But if a majority of this house choose to do so, let them. I shall say NO.—But why mingle two subjects together, on which there does exist, and I am afraid it will leak out on this very vote of indefinite postponement, so very material a difference of opinion in different parts of the house? For example; I do not think of the offer about the embargo as the gentlemen from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania think; and I think it probable that those two gentlemen do not think of this proclamation and the construction given to the non intercourse law as I think.—And why should we make a sort of hotch-potch of the two subjects on which we do not think alike, for the purpose of getting us all united against both?—It is an old adage and a very comely one, perhaps too much so for the delicate ears of this assembly, that if you put one addled egg into a pudding you may add fresh ones ad infinitum, but you can never sweeten it.—And, sir, I defy the gentleman from Massachusetts with all his political cookery, by pouring out of the jar of our present situation into the old mess to sweeten it. I am here prepared to prove as I conceive that gentlemen deny it, that the conduct of the two administrations has been radically, essentially and vitally different; that owing to this difference is the change which we now experience in the state of our foreign affairs; that there is no sort of analogy between the offer to suspend the embargo as it respected Great Britain and the situation in which we put ourselves in relation to France and Great Britain by the suspension of the non-intercourse act towards the latter. And to the promptitude and frankness with which the President met the overtures of the British ministry do we chiefly owe the difference in the situation of the country. For might not the President of the United States, instead of proclaiming that the orders in council will have been withdrawn, have proclaimed that when they shall be withdrawn, a renewal of intercourse shall take place? And here too comes the construction given to the non-intercourse act. On the question whether the renewal of intercourse on the 10th day of June applied to a vessel, clearing out hence or to her arrival in England, our government (and I am obliged to them for it) decided that it applied to the time when the vessel should arrive in England. Then, sir, if we take the time which will be required for a voyage hence to Europe, it is lucidus that the non-intercourse will never have been in force at all as to trade of export. Is that nothing? And, least the gentleman from Pennsylvania or any other gentleman in this house may get alarmed at my approbation of the administration of the government of the United States, I will state to them—I do not wish to terrify them out of their opinions—I wish them to judge the administration upon its merits, without reference to persons, as I have judged of the proclamation without reference to the parties concerned in the manufacture of it—Lest they should be too much alarmed at that approbation, I will state that my idea is that the President of the United States has but done his duty; and that the minister of Great Britain has no cause to put on sack cloth and ashes for any concessions which he may have unwarily made to our government. If my strength will hold me out, sir, I will state why.
In the year 1806 we passed that miserable old non-importation act which last session we repealed—and really, sir, we got rid of it with an adroitness which pleased me exceedingly. Never was an obnoxious measure more handsomely smothered by its avowed friends. Gentlemen said it was merged in the non-intercourse act, and therefore as a matter of indifference they would repeal it; and when the non intercourse act shall expire by its own limitation at the end of this session or be suspended by the President's proclamation, as it is in relation to Great Britain, there is an end of both; and thus the old measure, the old original sin to which we owed our first dif-
ficulties, was as completely gotten rid of as if a majority of this House had declared it an unwise measure and therefore repealed it. I do recollect to have heard one gentleman (Mr. Eppes) say that unless the section repealing this law were stricken out he should be compelled to vote against the non-intercourse bill. He conjured the House to cling to the old non-importation act as the last vestige and symbol of resistance to British oppression—but the House was deaf to his call, and the non-importation act was plunged beneath the wave, never (I trust) to rise again. When, therefore, the late President of the United States made an offer to Great Britain to suspend the embargo as to her, provided she would withdraw her orders in council, I will suppose that she had accepted that offer. In what situation would she have stood in relation to the U. States? Her fine clothes, her leather, her watches, her this and her that would have been prohibited admittance into this country under the old non-importation act of 1806, which would have been in force. That act in point of fact had no operation on her adversary. Her ships would have been prohibited the use of our waters whilst the ships of war or her enemy were admitted. Did that make no difference? That, sir, would have been the situation of the two countries, provided she had accepted the offer to suspend the embargo as to herself—the old non-importation act in operation, her ships of war excluded and her rivals admitted. I pray you, was not that the condition of the country when Mr. Rose arrived? Was there not some difficulty under the proclamation, in the admission of the Statira frigate bearing that minister into our waters? And were not French ships of war then, & have they not since been riding quietly at Annapolis, Norfolk and elsewhere? Has not in fact the gallant captain Decatur taken our own seamen out of one of them? And yet, sir, the offer at that time made by us has been identified with the negotiation between Mr. Secretary Smith and Mr. Erskine.—What then was her situation? The non-importation act in force, her ships excluded and those of France admitted—and nothing in force in relation to France except the embargo. What is now the situation of affairs? Trade with her is restored to the same situation in point of fact, in which it stood when congress met here in 1805—6—at the memorable first session of the ninth congress which generated the old non-importation act of 1806. Her ships of war are admitted into our waters, her trade is freed from embarrassment, while the ships of her adversary are excluded and the trade between us and that adversary forbidden by law. While, therefore, I am ready & willing to approve the conduct of the present administration, it is not because I conceive that they have effected anything so very difficult, that they have obtained any such mighty concession, but because they have done their duty.—Yes, sir,—we all recollect the objections made to the treaty negotiated by Colonel Monroe and Mr. Pinckney on two great leading accounts—1st. that it contained no express provision against the impressment of seamen. Is there any provision now made? No sir. The next objection to the treaty was the note attached to it by lords Holland and Auckland. What, sir, did gentlemen on this floor say was the purport of this note? That its object was to put us in a state of amity in respect to Great Britain at the expense of the risk of collision with France. On account of this note the treaty and treaty makers have been politically damned. And yet we are now, in point of fact, in that very situation in relation to the two nations, in which it was said that the British commissioners by the note aimed to place us and which was sufficient reason, according to the arguments of gentlemen, for rejecting the treaty. The note was a sort of lien, gentlemen said that would put us in a state of hostility with regard to France and amity with regard to England. We refused to give our bond, for such it was represented (however unjustly) to be, to be sure, sir—but we have paid the money. We have done the very thing which gentlemen say the note aimed to induce us to do. We have put ourselves in a situation endangering collision with France and almost ensuring amity with England. We have destroyed the old non-importation act; the non-intercourse act is suspended as to her; trade is again free—there is nothing now to prohibit her ships, whether for commerce or war, from coming into our waters, whilst our trade with France is completely cut off, and her ships excluded from our waters. I cannot too often call the attention of the house to this fact on which I am compelled to dwell and to dilate, to get rid of this merciless motion, which kills while it professes to cure. When Mr. Rose came into this country, French ships of war were freely admitted, English ships were excluded.
As "the physician, in spite of himself," says one of Moliere's best comedies, on a change tout cela—the thing is wholly reversed. We are likely to be on good terms with England, in spite of the best exertions of some of our politicians. Trade with Great Britain is unshackled—her ships are admitted—trade with France is forbidden; and French ships excluded, as far as it can be done by fisher . Now, could Mr. Canning himself want, than to produce this very striking and sudden change in the relations between the two countries? For a long time previous, it was the ships of England that were excluded, while those of her adversaries were admitted. And we know that we could not have touched her in a more jealous

pointed man in her navy. Things are now reversed—we have dextrously shuffled the non-importation act out of the pack, renewed trade with her, admitted her ships, and excluded those of France. And what, I ask the House, has the British minister given us in requital for this change of our position in relation to him and his rival belligerent? The revocation of the orders in council—this is the mighty boon. For, with respect to his offer in relation to satisfaction for the attack on the Chesapeake, he made that offer to Mr. Monroe spontaneously, on the spur of the occasion, and there is not a doubt in my mind but that we had nothing to do but receive it at that time, provided the instructions of our minister had permitted him to receive it—but perchance, sir, if he had received it, we might have been at this day discussing his message, and not the message of another President. All that Mr. Canning has given this country is a reiteration of his offer to make reparation for the affair of the Chesapeake, & his withdrawal of the orders in council—and to what did they amount? So soon as you, by your own law, cut off your trade with France, he agrees to revoke the orders interfering with it. Mr. Canning might as well have withdrawn blank paper. They had nothing left to operate upon. The body upon which they were to operate was destroyed by our own act, to wit, the trade of France. And, sir, while I compliment the present state of things, and the conduct on the part of our government which has led to it, I cannot say that we have greatly over-reached Mr. Canning in this bargain in making an exchange of the non-importation act with the admission of English, an exclusion of French ships and trade, for the orders in council. Mr. Canning obtained as good a bargain out of us as he could have expected to obtain—and those gentlemen who speak of his having heretofore had it in his power to have done the same, do not take into calculation the material difference between the situation in which we now stand, and the situation in which we before stood—to say nothing at all of Great Britain's having taken a stand against the embargo, having declared that she had nothing to offer in exchange for it; that we might keep it as long as we pleased. If she had accepted our offer, as I before stated, the old non-importation law would have been in operation, her ships of war would have been excluded, whilst those of France were admitted. Now, the non-importation act is not in force, her ships are permitted to enter our waters, and those of France excluded. And what has this sarcastic minister of G. Britain given us in exchange? The orders in council, which had completely ceased to operate by the cutting off of trade between us and France. Let me state this argument in a shape most favorable to ourselves, & least so to the British government. I speak as to argument; for, as to friendship between nations, there is no friendship in trade. We ought to get the best bargain out of them that we could, and it was the duty of their minister to get the best out of us. Let us throw out of view the exclusion of French ships and French commerce. Is the removal of the non-importation act, and the admission of British vessels, nothing? What has Mr. Canning given you in return? The orders in council—and what were they worth to him? Not a farthing.
(Speech to be Continued.)
Friday, June 2.
Mr. Crop, from Virginia appeared and took his seat. Mr. Newton reported a bill to continue in force an act declaring the assent of Congress to a certain act of the legislature of South Carolina, passed the 31st December, 1804—Twice read and referred.
Mr. Montgomery presented a petition from distillers and others, citizens of the U. States, praying Congress to prohibit the importation of spirits distilled from grain, and to impose much higher duties on distillation from other materials—Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS.
Mr. Poindexter observed, that, in consequence of the frequent and wanton exercise of the power given by the ordinance of 1787 to the territorial governors to prorogue and dissolve the general assembly, he thought it his duty to present a resolution. He said he did not expect it would be acted on, but he thought it his duty not to let a session pass over without attempting to expunge this foul stain from the statute book of the U. States. The following is the resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of repealing so much of the ordinance for the government of the several territories of the United States as empowers the governors thereof to prorogue and dissolve the Legislature.
Mr. Troup had no objection to the appointment of a committee, but he feared that the committee when appointed would take special care not to interfere despotically with the articles of cession, or any articles of agreement between the state of Georgia and the U. S.
Mr. Poindexter said the gentleman certainly could not wish to retain this principle, which had been borrowed from the worst features of monarchical government of Great Britain. When a bill was reported, if the gentleman thought the people of the Mississippi Territory were exclusively to be ruled in this manner because that territory had once been attached to the state of Georgia, he might prevail upon the House to except that territory from the benefits to be granted to other territories.
Mr. Troup said it would be recollected that this question had been stirred at the last session, debated at considerable length, and that the same proposition as this was
rejected by a respectable majority as he believed and exclusively on the ground of such a repeal being an interference in the articles of compact between Georgia and the U. S.
Mr. Poindexter wished to state the fact that it had then been postponed, indefinitely not rejected, by a majority of only three votes.
Mr. Poindexter's motion was carried 57 to 32.
On motion of Mr. Montgomery, a committee was appointed to enquire what compensation it was proper to make to Major Pike and his companions for certain exploring expeditions made by them.
Monday, June 5.
[A sketch of this day's proceedings was given in our last.]
Tuesday, June 6.
Mr. W. C. Nicholas, from Virginia, appeared and took his seat.
Mr. Sawyer, after some general observations on the subject of manufactures, moved to discharge the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures from so much of the President's message and other documents as related to manufactures, with a view to refer it to a committee to give it a more particular consideration.
This motion, proposing to amend a standing rule of the House which prescribes the duties of the committee of Commerce and Manufactures was ordered, according to the rules of the House, to lie on the table for one day.
On motion of Mr. Nelson, the messages of the President of the United States of last session, and the session before the last, relative to the road from Cumberland to Ohio, were referred to a select committee.
Mr. Lewis asked (the third time) for the consideration of the resolution offered a few days ago to appoint a committee to enquire into the propriety of removing the military academy from West Point to the City of Washington.—For considering it 50; against it 57.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the petition of the Commercial Company of Washington, praying for incorporation, and of the Bank of Alexandria, praying an extension of their Charter, presented last session, were referred to the Committee of the District of Columbia.
Various petitions of merchants, claimants and others, were received, and referred to committees.
Mr. Southard presented a petition from sundry haters of New Jersey, praying that a duty may be laid on imported hats.
Mr. Helms reported a bill authorizing the discharge of John Hurd from his imprisonment.—Twice read and referred.
Mr. Basset, from the joint committee appointed to enquire into the business necessary to be done before the adjournment of Congress; reported several subjects on which it would be necessary to act before the adjournment of Congress; and recommending an adjournment on the 20th instant.—Ordered to lie on the table.
GUN BOATS.
Mr. Pitkin, after some observations on the state of the Treasury, and the necessity for diminishing the expenses of government, moved
That the committee on the naval establishment be instructed to enquire into the expediency of selling such of the gun boats belonging to the United States as are not necessary to be employed in actual service.
On motion of Mr. Macon, Mr. Pitkin's motion was so modified as to insert the words "public armed vessels and" before the word "gun boats;" and after a short debate it was carried. Messrs. Cuts, Dana, Lyman, Randolph, Macon and Troup, agreed to, Ayes 70.
Mr. Randolph reported a bill authorising a summary mode of procedure against marshals and their deputies, who have received money by virtue of executions issued from the courts of the U. States.—Twice read and committed.
Mr. Eppes from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill supplementary to an act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, & for the redemption of the public debt." This bill is reported according to the recommendation of the secretary of the Treasury, to explain the act authorising the borrowing of money if necessary, to discharge the annual instalments of the public debt.—Twice read and committed.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
On motion of J. G. Jackson the committee of the whole was discharged Yeas 136, from the further consideration of the bill for amending and continuing in force the non-intercourse, &c.—And it was recommended for amendment.
Two attempts were made by Mr. Gardner, the one to refer the bill to a different committee with instructions, and the other to instruct the committee of foreign relations to report the whole of the system judged proper to be retained in one bill. The House refused to consider the motion in both instances; in the first 66 to 52; and in the second, 66 to 59.
Messrs. Basset, Pitkin, and Deha, successively occupied the chair of the committee of the whole on the bill respecting the board of commissioners of Kaskaskia the bill declaring the assent of Congress to a certain act of the legislature of South Carolina, and the bill supplementary to an act for carrying into effect a treaty with the Chickasaw Indians, &c.—which were
severally ordered to the third reading to morrow.
Friday, June 9
Mr. Nelson, from the committee to whom was referred the resolution relative to the disbanding of the military force raised under the laws of April 12, 1808, &c., reported the following resolution:
Resolved, That under existing circumstances, it would be impolitic and unwise at this time to disband any of the standing military force of the United States.
The resolution was considered, and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
The third reading of the bill from the Senate, authorising the appropriation of 750,000 dollars to the completion of the fortifications of our sea ports and harbors, and the erection of fortifications on our northern and western frontiers, was called for; and on the question Shall the bill pass? It was decided in the affirmative, Yeas 77—Nays 43.
On motion of Mr. Eppes, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill making further provision for the support of public credit, and the redemption of the public debt; Mr. Pitkin in the chair.
Mr. Quincy moved to amend the bill so as to prevent the commissioners of the sinking fund from borrowing money to reimburse the debt due to the subscribers to the new loan, authorised in February 1807.
The day was chiefly spent in debate on this bill and the amendment.—The atmosphere in the house became so excessively warm and disagreeable, that the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again, with a view to an adjournment.
SENATE.
June 6.
Mr. Giles from the joint committee appointed on the part of the Senate, to consider and report the business requisite to be acted on during the present session, made a report, which was read for consideration.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the letter of General S. Smith, a Senator from Maryland, and Mr. Giles submitted a resolution, which was amended, and is as follows:
Resolved, That the honorable Samuel Smith, a Senator appointed by the Executive of the state of Maryland, to fill the vacancy which happened in the office of Senator for that state, is entitled to hold his seat in the Senate of the United States during the session of the legislature of Maryland, which by the proclamation of the governor of said state was to commence on the 5th day of the present month of June; unless said legislature shall fill such vacancy by the appointment of a Senator, and this Senate be officially informed thereof.
Mr. Anderson moved to amend this motion, by striking out all after the word Resolved, and to insert as follows:
"That any Senator of this body, who holds a seat under an Executive appointment, cannot, according to the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, be entitled to continue to hold his seat as a member of this body, after the meeting of the legislature of the state, from which such Senator may be a member."
This motion having passed in the negative, the original motion was agreed to—Yeas 19—Nays 6—as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Anderson, Brent, Franklin, Gailhard, German, Giles, Gilman, Goodrich, Griswold, Hillhouse, Lambert, Maheux, Meigs, Pope, Robinson, Smith of New York, Thurston, White and White-side.
Nays—Messrs. Bradley, Leth, Lloyd, Parker, Pickering and Turner. Mr. Anderson, from the committee appointed on the 25th May, to enquire whether it be expedient at this time, to make any modifications of the laws relating to the army and navy of the United States, reported in part a bill; which was ordered to a second reading.
The consideration of the bill to fix the time for the next meeting of Congress, was resumed, and the blank, fixing the time fixed with the "4th Monday of November."
Mr. Pope reported a bill for a further census of the inhabitants of the U. States, which was postponed to the 4th Monday in November.
The bill making an additional appropriation for ports and harbors was read a second time.
June 7.
The bill to suspend, for a limited time, the recruiting service was read the second time and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
This bill suspends until twenty days after the next meeting of Congress so much of the act to raise an additional military force, as authorises the enlisting men for a term of five years; with a proviso, authorising the President to cause enlistment to recommence, during the recess of Congress, if in his judgement the public service shall so require.
The bill making further appropriations to complete the fortifications commenced for the security of the ports and harbors of the U. States and to erect such fortifications as may be necessary for the protection of the Northern and Western frontiers of the U. S. was likewise ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
June 8.
The bill to suspend for a limited time the recruiting service was passed. The bill making further appropriations for the fortifications was likewise passed. This bill appropriates 750,000 dollars.
Mr. Anderson, from the committee appointed on the 25th of May, to enquire
whether it be expedient at this time to make any modification of the laws relating to the army and navy of the U. States, reported a bill, the object of which is to authorise the President to sell the gun-boats; which was ordered to a third reading.
NEW YORK, June 6.
LATEST NEWS FROM SPAIN
The ship Eliza Ann, captain Burr, arrived at this port yesterday from Cadiz. Captain Burr informs us verbally, That on the morning he sailed from Cadiz an express arrived there from Seville with intelligence that a division of the French army was within five leagues of Seville, and that the Junta were removing to Cadiz. Another French division was marching along the coast of the Mediterranean; and it was supposed these two divisions would form a junction, and proceed immediately to attack Cadiz. Five British ships of the line were there, preparing to take off the French fleet. All the French prisoners had been sent to Minorca and Majorca. King Joseph remained at Madrid. A division of the French army had entered Portugal, and taken Oporto, with all the shipping in the harbour. It was said that a British army of 25,000 men were in Lisbon.
Captain Burr has brought dispatches for the Secretary of State.
Markets dull for American produce. Brandy 68 dollars per pipe. All American vessels are subject to a quarantine of 40 days.
PHILADELPHIA, June 6.
DESERTION TO CANADA.
We find in several of the papers some animadversions on an unhappy affair which took place in the early part of the last month within the Canada line.
The public papers to the eastward and westward have, during the establishment of the public force on the frontier towards Canada, represented the desertion from the United States' troops on that frontier, into Canada, as immense; indeed it is too true that the desertions had become a matter of the utmost seriousness; and the detached stations and relatively small numbers at each station, had rendered an exact and uniform discipline utterly impracticable where the battalion officers were themselves all inexperienced, of various habits, and newly brought together. The hostile disposition of the Canadian government, and the corresponding temper of its adherents, stimulated, no doubt, by the embargo upon commercial dealings, and the prospect of a war, had induced the Canadians to hold forth every temptation to our troops to desert; great numbers did desert, and were received with open arms and marked attention in Canada. These things we note, merely to account for the temper of irritation which produced the unfortunate transaction, to which we have immediate reference; a transaction, however, which is not to be justified nor countenanced, any more than the similar infraction of our territory in Vermont by a British military party ten or twelve years ago; by another British military party at Detroit four or five years ago; the outrage and murder of Pearce in the waters of New York; the outrage of the Chesapeake by Admiral Berkeley; the burning of a French ship in our waters about the same period; or the recent outrage by the British ship of war Melampus. We note all these facts, and might note others of older, and some of recent date, and similar character, not to justify the conduct of the United States' officer who violated the territory of Canada, but to reprobate the false ideas of the duty and the erroneous conduct of the officer, and to shew how differently such persons, guilty of such conduct, are treated by the U. S. from the treatment which those have received who violated our territory and rights. If our government were to follow the precedent set them by Great Britain, captain Bennett would, like captain Wright, who murdered Pearce, or admiral Berkeley, who murdered and hanged so many Americans, be promoted to a higher station and command, he would be appointed a major or a colonel; and he would have been distinguished for future promotion. If we do not manage matters better, we act at least with a decorum more consistent with the laws of nations and the rights of jurisdiction.
(Aurora.)
The following article we find in the New York Gazette.
The Montreal Courant of the 22nd ult. contains an account of an unpleasant occurrence that took place on the 1st ult. at Elizabeth-Town, Upper Canada. An American vessel, bound from Ogdensburg in the state of New York to Oswego, anchored in a bay on the British side of St. Lawrence, having on board capt. Wm. P. Bennett, of the 6th United States regiment of infantry and some of his men. While lying there, captain B. hearing of a deserter being in that settlement by the name
of Underhill, teaching school, dispatched a sergeant and two men to apprehend him, which they effected, tied his hands behind him, and at the point of the bayonet drove him some distance. On the prisoner's attempting to make his escape, the party fired at and killed him. They then fled to their boat, & proceeded to the American side. A jury that sat on the body of Underhill brought in a verdict of murder. Then follows a correspondence between Mr. Henry Arnold, a justice of the peace in Canada, and captain Bennett, which we shall publish tomorrow.
The following is an authentic account of the affair from documents in possession of the editor of the Aurora, contained in a letter from Oswegatchie, of date the 4th May.
"An unhappy affair took place in this neighborhood a few days ago, which has produced much warmth in Canada. Captain Bennett, of the 6th U. S. Regiment left this place on Sunday last to proceed for his station up the river, and had gone about twenty miles, when the wind heading the vessel came to an anchor. On Monday the wind still proving adverse, captain Holmes who commanded the vessel, went on shore to get some provisions, a sergeant of the 6th regiment and one or two of the privates went on shore also for the same purpose. Capt. Bennett, who was on board, thinking the sergeant and men delayed too long on shore, sent his own boat for them and brought them off; while the men had been on shore, they were told that a deserter from their regiment was in that neighborhood, and the sergeant had gone and ascertained the fact, he had seen and recognized the man as a deserter, without making himself known.
"The sergeant, upon returning on board, reported the circumstance to his commanding officer, thus accounting for his delay on shore and stated that the place at which the deserter was did not exceed three quarters of a mile distance. Capt. Bennett, a young inexperienced officer, perhaps not very conversant with the law of nations, and acting under a zeal which under a more judicious direction, might lead to conduct honorable and glorious, unhappily conceived it to be his duty and his right to seize the deserter any where, he determined to detach the sergeant with two men with orders to bring the deserter on board; not to molest any one nor to use any sort of violence, unless attacked with violence, and then to repel force by force; and in case the deserter attempted to escape to make use of his arms. The sergeant went on shore in captain Bennett's boat, leaving one man in charge of the boat; the sergeant and two men proceeded through the woods, seized the deserter and were conducting him to the boat, when a number of armed people appeared issuing from the village running towards them; the deserter seeing this succor, made an effort and succeeded in extricating himself, and ran with great speed towards the croud, and from the military party; the sergeant cried out that if he did not stop he would order the men to fire; but he proceeding, the sergeant ordered his men to fire, and the deserter fell, being about ten rods distance when he fell; the sergeant and his party were pursued, but made their retreat good to the boat, and got safe on board; the vessel bore away and arrived at this place."
This statement is from a respectable citizen, who was on board the vessel, and had a fair view of the transaction.
Immediately upon information being received by colonel Simonds, who commands the detachments, on that frontier on the 14th May, he issued an order to capt. Bennett, of which the following is a transcript:
ALBANY, 14th May, 1809.
"In consequence of an outrage committed by a party of your men, acting under your orders, on the rights and sovereignty of a nation at peace with the United States—I deem it an indispensable duty, which I owe my government, to order you to be put under arrest; it is also the most correct mode of proceeding as to yourself, as by it you are afforded the fairest opportunity of vindicating your conduct. You will proceed to this place and await further orders.
Lieut. Nichols, of my staff, will hand you this.
(Signed)
"JONAS SIMONDS."
Captain Bennett has surrendered himself to the arrest, and will of course be tried by a court martial.
The following is the statement from the Montreal papers, which the reader will do well to read and keep in mind as he goes, the outrage of the Chesapeake and the wanton murder of Pearce, a peaceable citizen and not a deserter.
Montreal, May 22.
Melancholy circumstance.—The fol-

lowing account is truly distressing and irritating in its nature; at the place where it has happened, it has excited a very general sensation; the cause perhaps affords greater reason of complaint than either the unfortunate death of Pierce, or the affair of the Chesapeake by the Leopard; but we hope it will not create so much unreasonable animosity as either of those circumstances. When our school houses are forcibly broken and the teachers pillaged, droves off and murdered (and this by a regular armed force of officers and soldiers of the United States) it is certainly no small cause of complaint; and under these circumstances, the inhabitants of Elizabethtown have done themselves honor, by their firm and deliberate conduct in detaining captain Holmes and his vessel, till they had obtained ample evidence of this most wanton and atrocious violation of our national jurisdiction. We understand that a proper statement of facts has been made to proper authority.
Elizabethtown, (Upper Canada) May 10. Mr. MOWER—A most cruel murder having been perpetrated in this place lately, on the body of Isaac D. Underhill, a resident here, I deem it my duty, through the channel of your paper, to lay before the public a statement of this affair; and must request you will, as early as possible, insert the following circumstances and letters.
On the 1st instant, an American vessel, said to be bound from Ogdensburg in the state of New-York to Oswego, anchored in a bay on the British shore of the St. Lawrence, having on board a captain William Bennett, of the 6th United States regiment of infantry, and some of his men. While lying in the said bay, captain Bennett, who had received information of an American deserter being in our settlement teaching school, ordering his sergeant, by the name of John Graces, to pursue and take him; the sergeant and two of his men then went on shore, proceeded to the school-house, took the said Underhill, tied his hands before him, and drove him some distance through the woods with their guns and bayonets pricking him continually in a most cruel manner to make him run, till they came to the king's highway, when the said Underhill looking towards a Mr. Fulfurd's house, where he boarded, felt a wish to escape to it, and run; he had not proceeded more than 4 or 5 rods when he was fired at by the said sergeant and his men, and on the second discharge of a gun, he was mortally wounded, when the sergeant and his men ran up to him and were going to blow his brains out, but he begged his life, saying he had received his death wound, and wanted a few moments to make his peace with his maker; on which the soldiers left him, ran to the shore, went immediately on board the schooner, and from thence with their captain, Bennett, fled instantly to the American shore. Underhill, with assistance, reached Mr. Fulfurd's house, where he lay in excruciating torture till Tuesday afternoon, when he expired. The coroner's inquest sat on the body the next day and brought in a verdict of WILLFUL MURDER. (After hearing the testimony of Francis Davis and Robert Huguenon, two seamen belonging to the vessel mentioned in their depositions, also many other strong and convincing testimonies) The following letter from captain Bennett, with my answer, will further elucidate the matter.
I am, sir your humble servant, HENRY ARNOLD. (COPY.)
At anchor off Major Ford's, May 2, 1809. Sir—I have not the honor of an acquaintance with you, nor is it necessary to my purpose, as I am not personally interested in the communication, but induced to it from friendship to an innocent man, captain Holmes, who seems to be in difficulty from my act of yesterday. Way, sir, is captain Holmes implicated in the affair? Is it because my boat (unfrequently for him and the owner of the vessel) happened to be alongside of his vessel? Or because captain Holmes called on his relations in his majesty's dominions at the time that I took to do my duty; or is it because your people are determined to grasp at the smallest opportunity of annoying the U. States? I pledge my honor as a soldier and gentleman, that captain Holmes and his men were as ignorant of the affair as you. I am the responsible person; what was done was in obedience to my orders, and I am proud that my sergeant executed the orders with so much spirit and promptness. The man had not become a subject of G. Britain, and why should your people be so anxious to protect a deserter and felon? What I did I considered my duty, and on like occasion would do again, and will at all times take my men where and when I can, if it can be accomplished without injury to the inhabitants of the country or place I take them from.
I hope you will consider captain Holmes' case coolly, and if you do, you will discharge his men and acquit him. If I have been wrong I am to be found, and will always be ready to submit my conduct to proper investigation. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, in haste.
(Signed) W.M.P. BENNETT. (Addressed to) HENRY ARNOLD Esq. Canada.
(COPY.) Elizabethtown, 3d May, 1809. Sir—Your letter of the 2d inst. came to hand. I should have been much surprised at the style you think proper to adopt, had I not been previously informed that you are the person under whose orders an atrocious crime, aggravated by every circumstance of cruelty, has been committed. Whether the deceased was a subject of his majesty or not, is wholly out of the question; he was within the province of Upper Canada, and consequently under the protection of the laws, and neither you nor any other person had a right to de-
prive him of his liberty, without legal process. Depend upon it, sir, that should you or your petty officer, on whose act you pride yourself so highly, be taken within the province, that an adequate punishment according to law will be inflicted, notwithstanding your military authority.
I am, sir, your humble servant, HENRY ARNOLD. Capt. Wm. P. Bennett, 6th U.S. reg. inf. The foregoing is written in haste, though stating the particular circumstances correctly.
HENRY ARNOLD, J.P. WASHINGTON CITY, June 9.
The Sloop of War, the ENTERPRIZE, will sail without delay from the port of New York for Holland, and will be stationed off the Texel, to afford information to the Commanders of the merchant vessels of the United States, as to the ports of Holland and of the North of Europe to which they may safely proceed with their cargoes.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse, on Tuesday, the 9th of May, 1809.
James Bray & Aggy his wife, who was Aggy Stevens, and Mary Shephard, who was Mary Stevens, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST In Chancery. Sam Stevens, Tom Stevens, and John Stevens, Reuben Marshall and Nancy his wife, who was Nancy Stevens, Jesse Perkins and Maria his wife, who was Maria Stevens, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth. It is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy—Teste, W.B. RO: POLLARD. c. c.
Healing Springs.
MRS. ABERCROMBY,
RESPECTFULLY notifies the public, that having taken the HEALING SPRINGS for the present season, in the lower end of Louisa County, thirty three miles above Richmond, on the old mountain road, is prepared to accommodate such company as may wish to resort thither either for health or pleasure, during the summer and autumn months. The very recent proofs of the efficacy of these waters in removing the disorder, that has so fatally prevailed about Richmond and many other parts of this and the adjacent states, meaning the DIARRHOEA or BOWEL COMPLAINT, with the sore mouth, as also TETTER and RINGWORMS, SCURVEY, and every kind of Cutaneous disorders, give them a decided preference over any other mineral water in this state, by sundry persons of experience who have attended all the watering places of the upper country, in search of health, and a cure for most of the complaints above mentioned. The water of this spring is a strong chalybeate, and never fails to strengthen and give a tone to the stomach and restore a lost appetite in the shortest time imaginable; are unrivalled as to healthiness & pleasantness of situation being surrounded with fine groves and in a plentiful and agreeable neighborhood—The charge for board will be One Guinea per week for Ladies and Gentlemen, and half price for children and servants; a d extensive pasturage and stables gratis, and nine pence a gallon for grain.
MRS. ABERCROMBY pledges herself that no exertion on her part shall be wanted to render comfort and pleasure to her boarders, and relies on her own merits for their patronage.
MRS. ABERCROMBY will herself continue to TEACH MUSIC in Richmond. Healing Springs, June 10th, 1809. 2&wtf.
NOTICE.
ALL those that have claims against the estate of Waddy Turner, deceased, will please bring them forward, authenticated agreeable to law, for adjustment.
Those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward, as soon as possible, and make payment, as the situation of the estate will not allow of any further indulgence.
A. TURNER, Adm'r. June 8th, 1809. 3w
NOTICE.
THE partnership of ROYSTER and BOHANNAN is dissolved by mutual consent. All those who are indebted to the late firm, will come forward immediately and pay their respective accounts to E. W. TRACY, Esq. who is alone authorised to settle the business of the concern.
JAMES H. ROYSTER. THOMAS BOHANNAN. June 12th, 1809. 4t
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND. TUESDAY, June 13, 1809.
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, May 30th, 1809.
EXTRACT FROM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PRESIDENT AND PROFESSORS. RESOLVED That WILLIAM RIVES, AUGUSTINE SMITH, RICHARD POLLARD and HENRY SKIPWITH, be, and hereby are, forever expelled from this College, for being concerned in DUELLING; the two first as principals, the other two as seconds.
Signed, J. MADISON, President.
REMARKS IN CONTINUATION.
Mr. RANDOLPH, it would seem, wishes to be regarded as a conspicuous advocate of the new administration. He has ever since the winter 1805, that unhappy year of schism, been boxing the political compass, but to what particular point his exertions will now be directed it is no easy matter to divine. The purification which he has suddenly undergone (if it may be so called) has in some measure startled his friends, & awakened the surprise of his opponents. They did not suppose that he would all at once, with an effort of magnanimity as it were, banish from his memory the miserable old Yazoo story, the celebrated charge of the illustrious protectors, together with that of French fear and French influence, and salute the beginning of this administration as the radiant era of political reform and happiness. That from the most inflamed state of opposition, he should become the author of a motion for a vote of approbation to the very man who has been the peculiar object of his reproach and denunciation. But it is not our design to scrutinize the motives of this gentleman, but merely to look at the materials of his arguments.
We have already shown that the causes which led to the adoption of the non-importation act, and the proclamation were recommended to us by the very first suggestions of common sense, and were indeed required by causes of the most powerful nature, which were totally without our own control. Both these measures at the time of their adoption, received almost unanimous applause, except that, perhaps, the people at the particular time of the attack upon the Chesapeake, would have preferred war to the proclamation. It is true that these measures did not impress Great Britain with a sense of justice, but it is true they preserved our seamen and our property. These, to be sure, were important points to protect. But Mr. Randolph would induce a belief that these acts were of the most deliberate partiality, and intended to bear with all their malice and hardship exclusively upon Great Britain. And hence would ask, if it were reasonable to expect that Great Britain would come to any terms of adjustment under such circumstances? This is the same SUBTERFUGE of reasoning of which we have before complained.
The consequences are presented in their full force, while the cause is cautiously withheld. We do not pretend to say that France loved us more, but we do say that she injured us less, and that the same causes which required these self preserving measures in regard to Great Britain, did not by any means exist in even a comparative degree in regard to France. If it had been the case, the innumerable addresses from the merchants of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, &c. &c. would unquestionably have complained of France as well as Britain, but they knew very well that the French decree at that time was not in operation against us. Why then should we have adopted the non-importation act and proclamation in relation to France? Without sufficient cause would it not have been justly deemed an act of wanton hostility? France had never entered our ports under all the appearances of friendship, insulted our sovereignty, and made war upon one of our national ships for the purpose of forcing into their service our native born citizens; she has never claimed the right of impressment; she has never felt the same commercial jealousy; she has never endeavored to excite insurrections among us; and moreover, there is this undeniable difference in the conduct of the two nations, that the one has always given notice of the orders they intended to execute, whereas the other has always endeavored to effect her object, before they were known. These are certainly striking features in the pictures of the two nations. But notwithstanding these circumstances, according to Mr. R. it would seem, that we ought to have included France in both these measures. Upon what principle of justice or policy can we justify this doctrine, we are unable to conjecture.
Here, then, neither the overweening temper of the British ministry, nor their infatuated partisans in this country, could take the smallest offence. But to present this subject in a condensed form. Great Britain, by her ceaseless interruptions of our commerce, forced us to adopt the non-importation. By her attack upon the Chesapeake the PROCLAMATION. By the continuance of her persecution and injustice, together with a well founded belief of the orders of council, if not a certain knowledge of their existence, the EMBARGO. The anti-commercial edicts and spoliations of France required the same measure and it was accordingly enacted. But Mr. Randolph in speaking of the propositions sent by the late President in August last, which proposed to take off the Embargo if Great Britain would rescind her orders of council, seems to think that he should likewise have offered to suspend the proclamation and non-importation which grew entirely out of different causes. This would indeed have been the most disgraceful and unqualified submission.
It must be admitted that these measures, which were of a municipal character and entirely intended for the purpose of precaution and defence, did not produce any favorable sentiment on the part of Great
Britain. But on the contrary she assumed a more threatening and insulting attitude and gave to her system of spoliation, more strength and a greater scope. This of course required of us some countervailing plan of a more safe description, and it is possible to make at the same time a strong appeal to her interest. Thence arose the Embargo. France had now carried her decrees into force, and manifested the same temper of injustice, and this measure in applying equally to both, most completely evinced the impartiality and rectitude of our government.
Is not the conclusion as fair as it is possible for one to be, that if the proposition of the late President had been accepted, and the British ministry had felt a sincere desire to adjust our differences but that the President would have suspended both proclamations and non-importation if they had given proper assurances against the repetition of similar injuries? The door of conciliation was fairly, frankly, and sincerely opened by Mr. Jefferson. He was indeed censured by many of his friends for having gone thus far. How would it have appeared on the part of the American Government, after Mr. Rose's demand to have the proclamation revoked, which was refused, if the President without any surrendering cause had agreed to suspend all these restrictive measures, provided they would rescind their orders of council? Would not Great Britain have laughed at our condescension and our weakness, and have considered us as being completely within the power of any policy she might choose to adopt? Would not our own citizens have hung their heads in folly and confusion? Would it not have virtually admitted the absurdity of the non-importation act, the proclamation and our claim of redress for the attack of the Chesapeake? And if Mr. R. is understood correctly, he would have had Mr. Jefferson to have gone thus far! No, the reasons why Great Britain would not receive the propositions made by Mr. Jefferson, were, that they expected to make us TRUCKLE, they were not aware of their disasters upon the continent, they speculated with confidence upon the exertions of the party in this country, which they expected would terminate in the election of some person less solicitous about our rights and more favourably disposed towards an alliance than Mr. Madison. When they heard that he was elected, their fond hopes were blasted in the bud. They complained that they had been deceived by the "English party in this country," and under the complicated tissue of evils which entangled them, they were forced to abandon their high ground, and to stoop to make those very propositions which before they had haughtily rejected.
Mr. Randolph may exhaust the great stock of his ingenuity, but he never will be able to accomplish his design in regard to the late administration, of fixing the charge of partiality towards France and insincerity towards Great Britain. Nor will he be able to convince the people that the non-importation has been the source of the inconveniences we have experienced, or that it has been the great impediment to adjustment. The same idea has never been suggested by even G. B. herself, nor could it be with the least colour of plausibility, because she has enacted the same measure in regard to us, and many of our manufactures are forbidden to land in the kingdom.
THE 10th of JUNE.
GREAT exertions were made to celebrate this day with considerable eclat. Many persons were induced to suppose that the object of the festival was not only to rejoice at the prospect of peace, but likewise to celebrate the measures of the late administration, being calculated to produce that result. But from the motley group which the paper afterwards contained, they were led to examine it, and found that it was merely to celebrate the renewal of intercourse, or in other words the propositions of Great Britain. Of course many withdrew and had to repent for their precipitancy. It certainly would have been time enough if they had waited to learn the terms of this renewed intercourse, or at least until the sincerity of Great Britain had been brought to the test. We are not disposed to give way to unnecessary suspicions, nor are we disposed after suffering so much from injury and insult, to salute the first faint glimmering of justice with cheers of applause. Let us know what we celebrate. Let us not rejoice at a naked promise, when we have every possible right to the most ample, actual and immediate redress. If European affairs should take a turn in favor of Great Britain, it is not impossible, especially as her defeat in Spain had no little influence in producing these propositions, but that her success some where else might lead her to forget them. Then indeed might she sneer with the most mortifying contempt at those deluded Americans who could rejoice and exult even at a smile, while perhaps treachery all the time was playing around her heart. Celebrations of this character at this time are calculated to prevent the issue so much desired. Because if Great Britain perceives that we are so restless in our present situation and so very anxious to form an adjustment upon any terms, she will consequently be more shy and tenacious of granting those rights which we claim and which constitute the sine qua non of accommodation.
At a public dinner given at the Bell Tavern, on the 10th inst. in consequence of the renewal of commerce between this country and Great Britain—Capt. Robert Mitchell, formerly Mayor of this city, was u-
nanimously appointed President, and D. William Wardlaw, Vice-President. After Dinner the following Toasts were drunk.
 1. The act we celebrate—May it be beneficial to our country, and produce a speedy and happy accommodation of all our differences with the belligerent powers. 3 Cheers.  2. An end to party distinctions—Oblivion to depu c i v i s, and an honest emulation for the public good. 3 Cheers.  3. Peace and a happy government to all nations. 3 Cheers.  4. The Constitution of the United States. 9 Cheers.  5. The President of the United States. 9 Cheers.  6. The Judiciary of the United States. 9 Cheers.  7. The memory of Gen. George Washington, and the other heroes of our revolution. 9 Cheers.  8. The Congress of the United States—May its deliberations be guided by wisdom and its decisions beneficial to our country. 3 Cheers.  9. The Press—When free a blessing; when polluted and partial, a curse. 6 Cheers.  10. The right of election—When exercised, uninfluenced by party papers or party men; one of the best safeguards of our republic. 3 Cheers.  11. The union of the states, indispensable for our liberty and prosperity. 9 Cheers.  12. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures. 3 Cheers.  13. The Militia of the United States. 3 Cheers.  14. Confusion to Tyranny, and a speedy emancipation to those oppressed. 6 Cheers.  15. Wholesome laws; honest and vigilant officers 6 Cheers.  16. To the Government of the U. States, its rights; to the individual states, their rights. 9 Cheers.  17. The American fair; their smiles our delight, their virtue our praise. 17 Cheers. 
VOLUNTEERS. By the President.—Thomas Jefferson, our late President; who promoted the public good while in office, and who merits public favor. By the Vice President.—The land we live in; happy and independent.
TO FARMERS. THE FILE.—For the purpose of sharpening Scythe-Blades, the use of the file, in many parts of this state, has entirely superseded the whet stone and even the common grind-stone.—A correspondent informs us, that from experience he has found this change to be a very great saving in time and expense. The file is said to give a much more suitable edge for cutting straw, and one whetting with it is equal to three or four in the common way—after the first grinding.
It is with unfeigned regret that we announce the death of Dr. James Woodhouse, Professor of Chemistry in the University of Pennsylvania. Science has sustained no mean loss by this early death of one of her distinguished sons. Gifted with a penetrating observation, and an ardent zeal, his early labors promised an abundant harvest.
Inspected at Richmond for the last three months, ending on the 7th instant, 30 644 Barrels Superfine Flour. 3,435 ditto Fine ditto. 2,217 ditto Middlings, ditto. 341 ditto Condemned, ditto. 48 ditto Shipstuff, ditto. 36703.
JOHN J. JOHNSON. June 12, 1809.
DIED,—On Sunday last, Capt. WILLIAM RICHARDSON, an old and respectable citizen of this place.
DIED, in Petersburg yesterday morning, Major JOHN M'RAE, of that town.
FOR SALE,
On Saturday the 22d July, on the premises, The Tract of Land, WHEREON John Ibbey, dec'd. resided being in the upper end of Charles City County, on James river, commanding an extensive view up and down said river, in an agreeable neighborhood—and as a stand for a grocery store, equal to any below the City of Richmond.—There are 75 or 80 Acres of land in this tract, (more or less) and divided by the decedent to be sold for the payment of his debts. Terms will be made known on the day of sale, by the,
ADMINISTRATOR, With the Will annexed. June 8th, 1809. 4ds
Richmond Turnpike Company.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the said company, on Thursday the 8th of June, 1809,
Resolved, That a call of four dollars and fifty cents be made on each share in the said company, and that the holders of the shares pay the same to the treasurer on or before the first day of next month.
N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
I WISH TO HIRE
10 or 12 able, strong Men, To work at the Water Works, & on the streets of Richmond; for such I will give a generous price for two or three months.
JOHN P. SHIELDS. June 12th, 1809. w2
FOR SALE
A Young Negro Woman, About 17 years old. Enquire at this office. wtf.

One Thousand Pounds
WANTED,
FOR the interest of which a plantation of 300 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is returned. Nearly 100 acres are rich low ground, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Prince
September 8, 1809.
Wm. M'GAY, Watch & Clock Maker, In consequence of the late fire, has removed To the next House above his former Dwelling, on the Main street;
Where he continues to MAKE and REPAIR all kinds of WATCHES and CLOCKS , as heretofore. Grateful to his numerous friends for the great encouragement he has hitherto experienced, he will omit no exertions to merit their future support.
He has on hand, an assortment of JEWELRY and SILVER WORK , for sale; & constantly keeps good workmen employed, to execute in the newest style, and on the shortest notice any orders in the above branches, with which he may be favored. W. M. C. has also erected proper Furnaces, with every necessary apparatus, for the purpose of CASTING BRASS to any given pattern; and has in employment, some of the most skillful founders, or casters of Brass to enable him to complete all orders in that line, in the very best manner.
N. B. The highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper Brass and Pewter. May 4th, 1809. tf
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines.
INCLUDING Worm Lozenges, Ague and Fever Cough Drops, Drops, Restorative Balsam, Vegetable Lotion, Hamilton's Elixir, Alterative Pills, Essence and Extract Hill's Balsam of Ho- of Mustard, ney, Hahn's Antibilious Turlington's Balsam, Pills, Anderson's Pills, Itch Ointment, Antispasmodic or Fit Eye Water, Drops, &c. &c. Eye Salve, May 11, 1809. tf
MALTHUS ON POPULATION.
THE first American edition of this valuable work is just published, and may be had at this office. It is in two large octavo volumes, very handsomely executed by Mr. Weightman, or Washington City. Subscribers will please call or send for their copies.
HOSLER WANTED.
A liberal price will be given FOR A Good Hostler, At the Bell Tavern, either by the month or year. Richmond, 27th April, 1809. tf
To Rent, And possession given immediately, THE TENEMENT At present in the occupancy of Mr. Williamson, and directly back of the Hon. Greed Taylor's. Apply to EDWARD W. TRENT. May 4, 1809. tf
FOR SALE.
Forty Thousand weight Isle of Wight Bacon, Amongst which are 900 Hams, 300 Barrels Herrings and Shale, 100 Sacks Salt, Liverpool filled, 20 Bales Georgia Cotton, 40 Tierces Rye Whiskey, 8 Barrels Dittos, 45 Kegs English White Lead, 30 do. Spanish Brown, 20 Tons American and Sweden Iron, will be sold low for cash only, GROCERIES, As usual. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, May 22, 1809. 3m.
IN COUNCIL,
January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided yearly, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council. IN COUNCIL, May 18 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for raising seven eighteen pounders opposite Drew's Point, Nansemond River, until the 1st day of July next. Daniel L. Hylton, C. C. 11 July.
IN COUNCIL, May 29, 1809.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive till Thursday the 29th day of June next, for repairing between Five and Six Thousand stand of public Arms. The repairs will be of various kind; and the Executive would prefer a contract at so much a piece, for each stand, to be made completely fit for service. The arms may be seen, and further information obtained by application to Alexander Quarrier. Extract from the Journal. DANIEL L. HYLTION C. C.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed near the Mason, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment.
He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES . Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf
FOR RENT, In a central part of this city, a few GENTEEL ROOMS, With a kitchen, stable, smoke house, &c. and an elegant pump of water. Enquire of the printer. tf
NOTICE.
By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day, One Tract of Land,
Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date of not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required.
ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix. SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. tds N. B. The above sale is postponed to Botetourt August Court. E. T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'x. S. P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 5th mo 6th, 1809. tf
A Bank Note
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808. tf
Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by William Cannon to William Guerrant and the subscriber, bearing date the 1st day of December, eighteen hundred and seven, and of record in the County Court of Buckingham, to secure the payment of money due to Daniel Bagby and others, as expressed in the said deed, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at John Anderson's Tavern, in the town of New Canton, on Saturday the 24th day of June next, FIVE NEGROES, viz. Beck, Maria, Milly, Sam and Aggy. The subscriber will only convey such title as he has received by said deed. Thomas Pitman, Surviving Trustee. New Canton, 20th May, 1809. tds
The Subscriber offers for Sale,
A LOT,
SITUATED at Rocketts, convenient to navigation, on which is erected two frame buildings, one of which is large and two stories high, and suitable for a Tobacco Manufactory or Warehouse; the back part of the lot may be improved to great advantage, in buildings of any description. Also, the LOT, where he now resides, on Rocketts hill, very pleasant and neatly situated, commanding a beautiful prospect of James River, and the plantation laying thereon from the Falls to Warwick. WILLIAM GOODWIN. May 25th 1809. 3w
City Hotel to Let.
THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT, with an old House, Stables, &c. situated on the street that leads from the main street by the Governor's to the Capitol (which was lately in the occupancy of Mr. James Vaughan, as a Tavern), will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tate of this City, who are authorised by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st 1809. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, [Price 25 Cents,] A SERMON, DELIVERED AT THE CAPITOL, ON SABBATH, APRIL 30TH, 1809, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Female Humane Association OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND. BY THE REV. CONRAD SPEECE, A. M. Published by request of the Association. May 27, 1809. 6t
Rees's Cyclopedia.
The 19th No. or Vol. 10, part 1, is just received and ready for delivery at this office.
HAVING executed a deed of trust to Benjamin Oliver, jr. William Cunningham, and Samuel Richardson, conveying certain property therein mentioned, to them, for the purpose of making sale thereof, in order to discharge all debts for which I am bound for my father, and my own debts,—It is therefore my wish that all such creditors may as soon as possible, make their respective claims known to the above named gentlemen, that they may know how far to carry the sales, which will take place the 1st of August next. JOHN M. SYME. 4th June, 1809. tds
Valuable Property
FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us, by John M. Syme, of the county of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all debts for which he is bound for his father, and his own debts; we shall, on Tuesday the first day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, upon the premises, proceed to sell, four hundred and sixty-three acres, (by a late survey) of prime and valuable Land, adjoining the town of New-Castle, upon Pamunkey River, and the ferry across that river. Also, ELEVEN NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, all the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, and implements of Husbandry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument. Such title as we hold as trustees will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and possession of the land given at Christmas, with the privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in 12 months, from the day of sale. Interest will be expected upon the distant payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers of the personal property, and bonds with deeds of trust upon the land and ferry of the respective purchasers. The land, &c. will be shewn by Mr. WM. CUNNINGHAM, living in New-Castle, or either of the Mr. SYMES, to any person wishing to view the premises.—Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and their claims discounted.
According to Mr. John M. Syme's notice of claim above, or either of us, will receive the amount of any claim, and it is our wish that they be made known prior to the day of sale. There are some previous liens upon this property, or some of it, to secure certain debts, which will be first paid, according to their several dates. Proposals for any part of the above property will be received by either of the trustees prior to the sale. BENJAMIN OLIVER, jr. WM. CUNNINGHAM. SAML. RICHARDSON. New Castle, June 4th, 1809. tds
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Robert M'Phee on the 13th day of October, 1807, and recorded in the county court of Chesterfield on the 13th day of June, 1808, for the purpose of securing to John Baker, executor of Solomon Gordon, the principal payment of a debt particularly described in the said deed of trust; will be SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Friday the 23rd day of this present month, the TENEMENT in the town of Manchester at present in the occupation of Mr. Nathaniel Childers, formerly known by the name of LEATH'S OLD TAVERN, and designated in the plan of the said town by the No. eighty eight, containing one hundred feet in front of the main street, and one hundred and sixty six feet back, with convenient buildings thereon for the accommodation of a family, or a house of public entertainment. The above described Tenement has been once advertised and sold under the deed aforesaid, but the purchaser not having complied with the terms of the sale, it will positively be sold on the day above mentioned under the provisions of the act of the last assembly of Virginia, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes. THE TRUSTEES. Manchester, 2d June, 1809. 6p.
The Editor of the Augusta Chronicle, in the state of Georgia, is requested to insert the above in his paper for one week, and send his account to Samuel Pleasants, Jun. Editor of the Argus, for payment. THE TRUSTEES.
HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
CONTAINING
The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. The Executors of Col. John Hoomes, late of the Bowling Green, d. c. being desirous of ascertaining the claims against said decedent's estate that arrangements may be made for discharging them—request all who have claims against said estate, to make them known to Ben: W. Coleman, Esq. at Elm, near the Bowling Green. Those indebted to the estate are hereby informed that the bonds and accounts due the estate are now placed in Mr. C's hands for collection. No further indulgence can be given. JOHN G. WOOLFOLK, JOHN HOOMES, Executors of JOHN HOOMES, dec. Bowling Green, 29th May, 1809. wat.
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond, Isaac Seaman,
Master. 50 Boxes Raisins, 10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds, 3 Casks Green Coffee, 19 Barrels Prime Pork, and 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine. IN STORE, 17 Hhds. Brown Sugar, 25 Do Molasses, 5 Tierces Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Havannah Segars, 3 Bales Welch Plains, Family Flour in Barrels and Half Barrels, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and } TEAS. Souchong 10 Boxes Mould Candles, FOR SALE by Geo. Watt.
A FEW COPIES OF
Burk's History of Virginia
THREE VOLUMES
Are for sale at this office.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the second day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-third. AN ACT giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands, forfeited for the non payment of taxes, to redeem the same. [Passed February 1st, 1806.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That the proprietors of lands forfeited to, and vested in the Commonwealth, by the non payment of taxes, agreeably to the act, entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth," may redeem the same by paying into the treasury of this Commonwealth, on or before the first day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and seven, all arrears of taxes due thereon. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof. A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the first day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-first. AN ACT to amend an act, entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth." [Passed 20th January, 1807.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That when the taxes on any tract or parcel of land shall have heretofore remained or shall hereafter remain unpaid for the space of two years, such tract or parcel of land shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth, and shall not be subject to location. Provided nevertheless, That the tract or parcel of land so as aforesaid forfeited, shall be subject to the redemption of the former rightful and proper owner at any time within three years after such forfeiture shall have accrued, upon payment of the taxes due thereon, according to the following rules, to wit: That if the said taxes shall have accrued, the first year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of twenty-five per cent per annum on the amount of the said taxes from the time they became due, till paid. If the said taxes shall be paid in the second year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of fifty per cent per annum on the amount of taxes due aforesaid. If the said taxes shall be paid in the third year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of one hundred per cent per annum, as aforesaid: Provided also, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to affect the rights of infants, femes covert, or persons of unsound mind, until one year after the disabilities shall have ceased, on their paying all taxes due, with an interest thereupon at the rate of ten per cent per annum on the amount due as aforesaid. All acts and parts of acts coming within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed. This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next. A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-ninth. AN ACT providing for the redemption of certain lands forfeited by the non-payment of the taxes thereon. [Passed February 6th, 1809.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That all lands heretofore forfeited or hereafter to be forfeited to the Commonwealth for the non-payment of taxes, by virtue of the laws now in force, shall be redeemable at any time within three years from the time when such forfeiture hath heretofore accrued, or shall hereafter accrue, and until the first day of March next succeeding the expiration of the said term of three years, on payment of the taxes due thereon, with an interest of ten per cent per annum on each year's tax, from the time when the same became or shall become due, until the time of such redemption: Provided, nevertheless, That all lands heretofore forfeited, shall be redeemable in like manner, and on payment of the like interest, on or before the first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Be it further enacted, That the auditor of public accounts, shall on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, and on or before the first day of March in every year thereafter, deliver to the collector of the taxes of each county, a list of all such forfeited lands, thereon, as on the first day of March preceding, had become irredeemable, which list shall be forthwith posted or hung up in the most public place in the courthouse of the county.
Be it further enacted, That on the first Monday in August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, and on the first Monday of August in every year thereafter, the collectors shall proceed, by public auction, at the door of the courthouse of each county, to sell to the highest bidder, each tract of land contained within the list of such forfeited lands, as were irredeemable on the first day of March in the preceding year, for ready money.
Be it further enacted, That if at any such sale, his former owner or owners of any forfeited tract of land so about to be sold, or any person for him, or on their behalf, in his, her or their behalf, with or without any authority or direction for that purpose, shall appear and pay the taxes due thereon, with interest as aforesaid, until the time of such sale, such tract shall not be sold, but an entry of such payment shall be made by the collector on the list aforesaid, and a receipt for such payment given to the person making the same in the name of the former owner or owners, and thereupon such land shall be taken to be redeemed, and the forfeiture accrued thereon, shall be, and the same is hereby fully waived and remitted.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the commissioner or commissioners of the revenue, annually, on the first Monday in August, to attend at the courthouse of their respective counties, and to take and make out a list of all the sales so to be made by the collector, specifying the name or names of the former owner or owners, the sums paid and to whom sold; which list the commissioner or commissioners shall forthwith transmit to the auditor of public accounts, who shall charge the collector with the amount of sales appearing thereon.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector to pay annually into the public treasury, all such sums or sums of money as he shall receive by virtue of this act, deducting a commission of five per cent thereon, which payment shall annually be made on the same day on which the taxes collected in the same year shall be payable.
Be it further enacted, That the lists of sales so certified and taken by the commissioners, or either of them, shall be sufficient to charge the collector or his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators therein, with, on any motion to be made to recover the same by the auditor of public accounts. And if,
any collector shall make default in the payment of any monies by him received, by virtue of this act, at the time hereby required, such collector and his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators, shall be liable to all such fines, interest, damages and costs, and be recovered in the same manner as in case of a default in the payment of the commonwealth's revenue.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector making a sale by virtue of this act, to make and execute to the purchaser a deed in fee simple for the lands purchased, reciting the cause of sale, and in every action or suit at law or in equity, in which a former owner or owners of any tract of land so sold and conveyed, his, her or their heirs, devisee, or other person or persons claiming under him, her or them, shall contest the validity of the sale so made, the onus probandi shall lie on the party so contesting.
Be it further enacted, That the commissioner or commissioners for discharging the duties required of them by this act, shall be entitled to receive from the public treasury a commission of one and a half per centum on the amount of sales, on a warrant from the auditor of public accounts.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the auditor of public accounts, at the public expense, to cause a copy of this act, and of an act passed the first day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, entitled "An act giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands forfeited for the non payment of taxes, to redeem the same, and also of an act passed on the twentieth day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth," to be published for six months successively in the present year and for three months successively preceding the first Monday in August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, to be published in some newspaper of general circulation, edited in each of the United States, if any such there be.
And be it further enacted, That the duties enjoined by this act to be performed by the collectors, shall, where the sheriff is collector, be performed by the high sheriff in person, and every purchase made, wholly or in part, by the sheriff or his deputy, or by any other person being a collector, or by any other person, wholly or in part, for the use of such sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being collector, shall be void and every sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being a collector, making any purchase, either wholly or in part, for himself, or procuring any other person to make such purchase, wholly or in part, for the use aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay the sum of $500, to the use of the public, to be recovered by bill, plaint or information, in any court of record having jurisdiction thereof.
This act shall be in force from the passing thereof. A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
RAGS.
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY,)
AND will contract with country Storekeepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PAINT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
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CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLE
OF Discipline & Movements,
INfantry;
WHICH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
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