Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-08-18 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1680.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SA MUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in Richmond, June 30th, 1809. Phillip N. Nicholas, attorney general, on behalf of the commonwealth of Virginia, Plff.
AGAINST Lucy Price, relict of William Price, relict, deceased, and William D. James Alexander, John Harvie and Anne Price, Infant heirs of William Price, deceased, by William Duval, their guardian, and the said William Duval, administrator of William Price, deceased, defts.
Phillip Duval, plff.
AGAINST The same, defts. The Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, in the state of Virginia, plffs.
AGAINST The same, defts. And William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Lavinia Dandridge, orphans of William Dandridge, deceased, plffs.
AGAINST The same, defts.
THESE causes by consent of parties, were this day heard together on the bills, answer, exhibits, and report of commissioner Greenhow, made in the second suit, which is substituted by consent in the other causes, and were argued by counsel; On consideration whereof, the court, by consent of parties, doth adjudge, order and decree, that John Prosser and William Moncure, or either of them, who are appointed commissioners for that purpose, after having advertised the time and place of sale for thirty days in two of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, do expose to sale, at public auction, upon the premises, the following Lands of the Intestate William Price, late register, namely: two thirds of two lots in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city by the numbers five hundred and twenty-seven, and five hundred and eighty, lying on the main street, which were purchased of Alexander Quarrier, and adjoining his present residence: nine vacant lots in the said city, near the tenement of Joseph Jackson, and distinguished by the numbers
a house and lot on the main street of Shockoe Hill, near the Brick building of Thomas White, commonly called the Blue House, and which the intestate purchased of John Brittain: three hundred and fifty acres of land (more or less,) in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of Robert H. Saunders: 218 acres, more or less, and eighty acres of coal land, both lying on Deep run, in the county of Henrico: three hundred and fifty acres of land on the Richmond Turnpike, situated about three and a half miles from Richmond, being the farm formerly occupied by the Intestate, and now by Peter Wilkinson: and ten shares in the Richmond Turnpike Company, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs in their respective claims, with interest thereon from the day of sale, in the order, and on the terms following, to wit:—To satisfy the commonwealth of Virginia, two thousand eight hundred and forty-five dollars and ninety-two cents, with interest from the first day of October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sales shall be made on twelve months credit, the purchaser or purchasers paying interest from the date and giving bond with sufficient security, payable to the treasurer, for the time being, or his successors in office, which bond or bonds shall be delivered to the auditor of public accounts by the said commissioners:—To satisfy in the next place, Phillip Duval the sum of twelve hundred dollars, with interest from the twentieth day of November, 1808, and costs of suit with the sales hereby directed, which shall be made on six months credit, the purchaser or purchasers executing a note or notes, negotiable and payable in the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, and the note or notes so taken for such sum as shall be equal to the said Phillip Duval's claim, with interest until such note or notes shall become due, be delivered to the said Phillip Duval by the said commissioners. To satisfy in the third place, the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, the sum of two thousand two hundred and seven dollars and fifty cents, with interest on two thousand and ninety-four dollars and five cents, from the first day of the present month, with costs of suit with expenses of sales hereby directed, which sale shall be made at twelve months credit, the purchaser or purchasers executing a note or notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, for such sum as shall be equal to the principal and interest of the said Society's claim, until the said note or notes shall become due, and costs of suit, which said note or notes shall be delivered to the principal agent of the said Society, for the time being: And, to satisfy in the last place, the plaintiffs, William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, the sum of fourteen hundred dollars, with interest from the first day of the present month, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sale shall be made on a credit of two years, the purchaser or purchasers executing bonds, with approved security, bearing interest from the date of the sale, the said bond or bonds to be delivered to the said Marshall and Taylor: And the court doth further adjudge, order and decree, that the said commissioners or the one who may act, report their proceedings to the court; as
to the dower of the defendant Lucy, in the property directed to be sold, the court will, if the parties consent, at a future day, proceed to make compensation to her, out of the other lands of the estate of the Intestate; and liberty is reserved to the infant defendants to shew cause against this decree at any time within six months after they shall severally attain the age of twenty-one years: And by consent of the parties in the last suit of the court, doth order the defendant William Duval, to make up the accounts of his Intestate, as guardian of Lavinia and Eleanor Dandridge, now wards of the plaintiffs Taylor and Marshall, before one of the commissioners of the court, who is ordered to examine, state, settle and report the same to the court, with any matters required by the parties or deemed pertinent by himself.
A Copy—Teste,
PETER TINSLEY, C. C.
IN conformity with the foregoing Decree, we shall, or one of us, proceed to sell on the premises under the dates as hereinafter stated, the whole of the Property embraced in the said Decree, Viz:
On Friday the 15th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. The three hundred and fifty acres land (more or less,) in Goochland county lying on both of the Branches of Tuckahoe creek, adjoining the land and residence of Col. Robert H. Saunders. On the ensuing day, Saturday the 16th, in the City of Richmond, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Part of Lot No. 508, & the whole of Lot 527, as designated and known in the plan of the said City, which have been divided into eight hands: some Lots of 23 feet 9 in. 4 to 10 front each, on the main street, running back 163 feet 4 in. adjoining the present residence of Mr. Alexander Quarrier & separated from the residence of Mr. Joseph Gallego, only by Sixth street—a survey of which lots, has been accurately made, and a plan of the same may be seen at any time at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure—The ten Richmond Turnpike shares immediately after these Lots are sold, and on the last of said Lots disposed of. On the same day immediately thereafter, the sale of the said 9 Lots, the nine Lots on Shockoe-hill near the tenement and residence of Mr. Joseph Jackson, and the same with the Intestate, William Price, late register, purchased of Judge Washington Nos. —. On the ensuing Monday the 18th Sept. in Henrico county, at 11 o'clock A. M. the 218 acres Land more or less and 80 acres coal land, lying on Deep Run. On the 19th same month, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, A. M. in the city of Richmond, the House and Lot on the main-street of Shockoe-hill, near the Brick building of Mr. Thos: White, commonly called the Blue-house, which the intestate purchased of John Brittain: and on the day after, Wednesday the 20th Sept. in the county of Henrico, the tract described Estate, called Channon, containing about three hundred and fifty acres land, with very good improvements thereon, situated about three and a half miles from the city of Richmond, being the farm formerly occupied by the Intestate William Price, late Register, and now by Mr. Peter Wilkinson, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs in their respective claims, with the interest thereon from the several days of sale in the order and on the terms stated in the foregoing decree.
JOHN PROSSER } Commissioners. WM. MONCURE, } Richmond, August 12th. 1809.
BY Virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date 24th day of Oct. 1808, executed by Thomas P. Holeman, to the subscribers, as trustees for the purpose of securing a sum of money there mentioned to be due to Richard Basker, and for other purposes, in the deed mentioned, will be sold, at John Grigsby's Tavern on the 15th day of September next if fair, if not the next fair day, the following property, to wit: One negro man named George, one negro woman named Sukey, one other named Letty, 3 feather beds an innu- ture, one grey horse, one bay horse, and some household and kitchen furniture. The subscribers will only convey the title vested in them as trustees. The sale will be made agreeably to an act of Assembly passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes.
NEWTON FORD } Trustees. JOHN FORD, Jr. } Cumberland, August 7th 1809 3 W.
LANDS FOR SALE.—The subscribers, attorneys in fact, for Col. John Simon Farley, and his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Morison, residents in Great Britain, offer for sale their remaining proportion of that valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Rockingham and state of North Carolina, called the Sauratown Estate.
This land lying contiguous to one of the branches of Roanoke River, and in the midst of a wealthy country, is represented to be of great fertility, and to unite so many advantages as to be worth the attention of the purchasers; it contains from 10 to 12,000 acres, and will be sold in one whole, or in distinct parcels, at the option of those who may wish to buy; for which purpose it has been laid off in separate lots. A plot of the land is left in possession of Wm. Edward Broadnax, esq. of Brunswick county, Virginia, who has purchased a part of it, and to whom, for more correct information as to its quality, situation and other advantages, purchasers are referred, as well as to Mr. Ira Ellis, who lives on the spot. Mr. Broadnax will also make known the terms of sale, and any contract entered into with him for the purchase of the above land, or any part thereof, will be obligatory on ourselves, and our principals.
G. K. TAYLOR, JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, Va. July 28. 5W
NOTICE.—On Monday the 23d, day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, upon a credit of twelve months; the PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Col. ROBERT GOODE; consisting of the present crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and Hay; the stock of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; the plantation utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
It is particularly requested that all those who may have claims against the estate will make them known immediately to either of the subscribers, in order that provision may be made for payment.
RICHARD B. GOODE, FRANCIS GOODE, Administrators with the will annexed.
That valuable and well known estate called WHITBY, on James River, about three miles from the Town of Manchester, will also be sold by private sale; it contains 1262 acres of Land, about 220 acres of which are of the first rate Low ground and more than one half of the residue thereof is heavily timbered. To this estate there is attached one of the best fisheries on James River and every convenient and necessary house for the accommodation of a family. An indispensable title will be made and possession given on the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing small grain at any time agreeable to the purchaser. The terms may be known on application to
Richard B. Goode, Manchester, or Francis Goode, Powhatan. July 11, 1809. wids.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the day of June, 1809.
Nathaniel White, William Smith & Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth White, Joshua Franklin, and Lucy his wife, formerly Lucy White, which Nathaniel, Elizabeth and Lucy are children & part of the devisees of David White, deceased, Plffs.
against Robert White, one of the sons and devisees, of David White, dec'd. Nathaniel Talley and Sarah his wife, a daughter and devisee of the said David White, William New and Mary his wife, also a daughter & devisee of David White deceased, David White, son & heir of John White, deceased, who was son & devisee of David White deceased, Ludwell Epperson and Fanny his wife, formerly Fanny White, William White, David White, John White & James White, which said Fanny, William, David, John & James are children of James White deceased, son & devisee of David White dec'd, the said David, John & James being infants under age of twenty one years, by Isham Goddin now assigned their Guardian. Defts.
THE defendant David White, son and heir of John White deceased, and William White, son of James, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country, on motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, It is ordered, That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city.
A Copy, Teste, P. Tinsley, C. C.
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1809. 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  
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.
Domestic.
From the Baltimore American.
A short time since a letter of a singular character, dated New-York, Jan. 28, 1808, to a General Douican in London, made its appearance in the National Intelligencer, the editor of which has not made us acquainted how or in what manner it came into his possession. But from the industry, talents & attention of our minister at London, we are not at a loss to guess at the source from whence its detection originated, nor a doubt of its genuine intent & existence. Its republication at the present time serves to elicit the nature of a forgery of an epistolary kind which is now going the rounds of the British prints in the U. States. Coleman, the British printer in New-York tells us the originals were received in that city from Paris and although in their nature merely a correspondence between two individuals, probably of little note, whose initials are merely mentioned, he wishes to insinuate that they bear at least a semi official character. No person can mistake the design of the letters from their appearance in France and the U. S. and from the language which they hold. No nation in the world practises the infamous arts of deception so much as the English cabinet and that the system of espionage is carried on by that cabinet to as great an extent both in France & this country as in the proud capital of the haughty mistress of the Isles, we have not left a doubt. These letters are undoubtedly designed to widen if possible the breach between the cabinets of St. Cloud and of Washington. In order to apprise our readers of the real source and design of those two very singular epistles, published on both sides the Atlantic, at a very critical moment, we have this day republished the letter of "Baron Stuart of Stuarton," with the appropriate remarks of the editor of the Democratic Press. The letters themselves with the remarks of the British Editor in New-York we shall give at an early day. Were the people of America acquainted with a tenth part of the villainy & intrigue now afoot, at the instance of Canning, to embroil us with France & restore us to our ancient state of vassalage, they would startle at the depravity of human nature, and unite in one general appeal to heaven and to arms to exterminate a government whose corruptions stain every section of the terraqueous globe with the blood of its inhabitants.
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
ENGLISH EMISSARIES.
The return of Cobbet to England, his reception, his pension, and the declaration in Parliament by a Minister of the Crown, that he deserved "a statue of Gold for his services in America," has established to the satisfaction of the most sceptical, the fact that G. Britain has her emissaries and her presses in this country, and that she has the shameless effrontery to avow it in the face of the world. Let no man shut his eyes against the light of truth, or his mind against the lessons of experience: Let no man persuade himself that there have been hirelings of Britain here, but that there are none now. He who reads the newspapers, patronized by our mercantile men, must be satisfied that, at this hour, there are many presses, many pens, and many purses devoted to England, and in opposition to the rights, interests and happiness of the people of the United States—
The purity of our post offices, does not admit of that examination of letters, which in Europe puts the Government in possession of many important facts, and tears the mask from many a foreign emissary. The following letter* was first published in the National Intelligencer, and carries with it an air of authenticity which was irresistible, and communicates facts not unimportant.
An English emissary, a hired writer of the Government of England, writes to his employers to announce his arrival in this "country"—that "the government here is despicable and despised," and the people disaffected and
The letter appeared in last Tu. Argus.
sedulous"—that still something might be done for "lawful prices" and with the approbation of his "friends in Europe," he would set up "an American Weekly Monitor" to excite enmity towards France, and to give the greater security to the advices which were to be sent out, they were to be directed to "Col. Barclay, the British Consul General," at New-York.
Events have shown that the "friends in Europe" of this Emissary, thought they had newspapers enough in the U. States, devoted to their interest, and they determined that his talents should be employed another way, viz:—To eulogise as patriots and statesmen, the leaders of "the British party," and to reprobate as corrupt and imbecile, the men whom the people delighted to honor.
In pursuance of this plan, this successor of Cobbet and Cullen has been praised in the federal papers; is writing a life of Alexander Hamilton, and has published Memoirs of Thomas Jefferson, "With a view of the rise & progress of "French Influence and French Principles in that "country."
Such are the men supported by the British party who lead the federal party. To the people of America it is submitted, whether they will directly, by their votes, voices or influence, aid the party who are thus corruptly supported, and thus perfidiously acting?
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
There will be found in our preceding columns a short debate in the British House of Commons, (See 1st pa. last Tuesday's Argus) on a call for further parts of the correspondence between Mr. Canning and Mr. Erskine, from which it appears that Mr. Canning has resisted their production on the ground of prejudicing a pending negotiation, with what color of justice we leave it to the reader to determine. Until much stronger light is shed on the subject, we must continue to believe that Mr. Erskine has been, either formally or verbally, authorised to make the propositions submitted by him to our government. We partially assigned our reasons for this belief before the appearance of the note of Mr. Canning to him. This note, from the astonishing complexion of its contents, strengthens our first impression.
Its date naturally gives rise to the suspicion that some other instruction, formal or verbal, ensued, above twenty days having elapsed between its date and the departure of Mr. Oakley for this country.
It does not, as usual, recognise Mr. Oakley as its bearer, thence strengthening the inference that subsequent instructions were penned, of which he was the bearer.
It does explicitly recognize instructions heretofore given. Why are these withheld?
It contains no allusion to the affair of the Chesapeake, which, from the strain of Mr. Erskine's correspondence with the Secretary of State, made so important a feature, if not indispensable preliminary to the propositions relative to the revocation of the Orders in Council.
It contains allegations which we believe to be totally unfounded. It ascribes to Mr. Madison, Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smith, on the authority of Mr. Erskine, the declaration that the American government were prepared to "renounce during the present war the carrying on all trade with the enemy's colonies from which she was excluded during peace," a principle for which Mr. Madison, as Secretary of State, had strenuously contended, as strictly conformable to the law of nations, and as all important to the American merchant. We don't believe that the members of the cabinet named ever authorised Mr. Erskine to make this assurance to his government. And as Mr. Canning has already, in a memorable instance, been convicted of misrepresenting the declarations of our government, we must, until a full disclosure of the correspondence is made, ascribe this misrepresentation to him. The other assurance, said to have been derived from Mr. Pinkney, that his government would agree to authorise the capture by British cruisers of all American vessels trading with France, and the powers adopting and acting under the French decrees, is alike incredible. We do not believe that Mr. Pinkney ever gave it; we do not be-

Have his government authorised it: we do not believe the American nation would have acquiesced in it if it had. But to what rational motive can we ascribe this allegation of Mr. Canning, supposing Mr. Erskine not to have authorised it? To the same motive, we reply that prompted Mr. Canning solemnly to declare on the floor of Parliament, that our government had not offered to remove the embargo so far as it affected England on her revoking her orders, when, in truth, the offer had been long since made; to the same motive that prompted the more recent publication in this country of his celebrated letter to Mr. Pinkney, without publishing the reply; both of which steps had the effect for a time of flagrantly misrepresenting the opinions and conduct of our government. As in these two instances, so in that now under notice, Mr. Canning has calculated upon instilling into the minds of the American people suspicions of the virtue or firmness of those who administer their affairs; and certainly nothing could more admirably subserve his purpose than the general belief that Messrs. Madison, Gallatin, Smith and Pinkney made the propositions imputed to them.
Mr. Canning no where expressly declares that this note was the whole instruction given to Mr. Erskine even relative to the orders in council. He says, "you are at liberty to communicate this dispatch in extenso to the American Secretary of State." For what purpose? Doubtless, to obtain, if favored by circumstances, a recognition of the three stipulations made essential conditions of the revocation of the orders. A government so constantly in the habit of yielding to circumstances as that of Great Britain entertained a hope that events in this country would arise that might lead our government to yield even to these humiliating terms. Their friends here, no doubt, advised them, that our people were on the eve of rebellion, and their government on the brink of destruction. It was judged that no price would be deemed too great that should avert these awful calamities. Under this state of things, Mr. Erskine was authorised to communicate this dispatch to the Secretary of State. Did he communicate it? No.
Why? Because, a different state of things existed from that it contemplated; a state of things which he must have well known, would have rendered its presentation in the highest degree insulting; a state of things, which justified his acting under some other dispatch, framed to meet different events—events which manifested the triumph of principle and the abortion of British hopes in this country. "For this purpose," says Mr. C. "you are at liberty to communicate this dispatch." What purpose? To obtain a distinct and official recognition of the above degrading conditions from the American government. Well—if this purpose could have been answered by communicating this dispatch, Mr. Erskine would have communicated it. His not having communicated it, is proof that it could not be effected—and if it could not be effected, he was not at liberty to communicate it. This view of the case acquires no mean strength from being the only one which satisfactorily accounts for Mr. Erskine's not having communicated this dispatch.
If we suppose that there was another difficulty suited to other circumstances, all difficulty vanishes—the more than Egyptian darkness is dispelled, and we are enabled to reconcile the correspondence and arrangements of Mr. Erskine. The lofty & insistent tone of the note of the 23d of Jan. from its not being communicated, presents no obstacle to an adjustment—and the numerous inconsistencies and contradictions between this note and the propositions of Mr. Erskine no longer stare us in the face. Where, supposing this to be the only instruction, we perceive nothing but opposition and inconsistency. For instance:—
Mr. Erskine's first letter to Mr. Smith breathes a spirit of amity and confidence towards the American government. Mr. Canning's dispatch, on the contrary, manifests nothing but distrust, and tauntingly offers an opportunity to our government to give proof of its sincerity.
The dispatch notices the interdiction of French ships of war from the waters of the United States, a topic on which Mr. Erskine's letter is totally silent.
The dispatch commands the extension of the "non-importation act" to the other belligerents adding "these measures remove these preliminary objections, which must otherwise have precluded any useful or amicable discussion." Not final agreement, but merely discussion. Mr. Erskine, in his correspondence and arrangement, is again silent on this head, and does not even make an effort for what is pronounced indispensable even to amicable discussion.
The dispatch says, "In this state of things, it is possible for Great Britain to entertain (not definitively adopt) propositions," of the humiliating complexion we have stated. Mr. Erskine, without a scruple, definitively agrees and pledges his government, under an authority vested in him for that express purpose; to propositions, totally different and equally honorable to both governments.
The dispatch says, on receiving an official recognition of the above degrading terms, "his majesty will lose no time in sending to America a minister fully empowered to consign them to a formal and regular treaty." Mr. Erskine announces his majesty's determination of sending an envoy "invested with full powers to conclude a treaty on ALL THE POINTS of the relations between the two countries."
NEW YORK, August 11. Extract of a letter from Boston, to the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, dated August 8.
The schooner Rebecca, capt. Taylor, arrived this morning from Cadiz. Sailed June 24. No particular news by her has yet transpired. It is only said, that the cause of the Patriots continued to improve. She has brought many letters. There were a number of American vessels at Cadiz. A sch. (the Resolution) was to sail for Boston in 10 days after her.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. We are informed, upon very respectable authority that Mr. Secretary Smith has declared that he never saw the instructions of Mr. Erskine, as lately published, and that during their conversation, previous to the arrangement no allusion was had to the two points mentioned in Mr. Canning's published dispatch. It is also added, that Mr. Erskine persists in declaring that he acted strictly in conformity to his instructions. Thus the whole odium of the rejection of the arrangement devolves on Mr. Canning.
While speaking on that subject, we are naturally led to notice a report now in circulation—A passenger of respectability in the Mentor, says, that previous to his sailing from France, accounts were received there from England to the 30th June, which stated, that the government of Great Britain had issued a proclamation, ratifying in its fullest extent, the agreement entered into by Mr. Smith and Mr. Erskine. Desirable as such intelligence must be, we cannot at present persuade ourselves to believe it; tho' from many circumstances, it is not at all improbable.
Extract of a letter from Mr. PARRLE, at Paris, to a respectable Mercantile house in Boston, dated June 28—received by the Mentor.
"I open My letter to say, that the emperor has appointed a person to settle the differences, and make a treaty with the United States—and there is every probability that commerce will again be renewed. I hope to see soon some of your vessels at Marseilles."
Captain Armstrong, who arrived at Philadelphia on Tuesday from St. Bartholomew, informs, that there were three British cruisers off that Island, who boarded every American vessel in coming in and even boarded them while at anchor. The ill treatment the Americans experience from them is incredible. Although it is believed that all our differences with Great Britain are settled, American vessels are boarded under the batteries of a neutral port; and sometimes receive, before they can have time to heave to, from 20 to 40 musket shots, thereby injuring the vessel and endangering the lives of the crew, calling them a damned set of Yankee Rascals, and threatening to tie up the captains and give them six dozen. The Governor has ordered out the soldiers and militia of the Island to put a stop to the depredations of the British who even land on the Island & steal sheep, &c. Vessels arriving there with coffee, except from Hayti, are certain to be captured. Several Americans have been impressed in the harbour, but released through the interposition of the American Consul. Daily arrivals from the Windward Islands, with flour, &c. Flour 6 dollars. Beef 10, Pork 13, Codfish 50 cents per cwt. Soap, &c. dull.
True American.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12. EXTRACT—DATED: Washington City, Aug. 8, 1809.
CABINET COUNCIL.
"Our President has this day had a cabinet council. No decision has transpired; indeed, probably none has been had. Two of the prominent points in their immediate views are, doubtless, the revocation of the President's late proclamation, and an early call of Congress."
"It may afford matter for some speculation to the society of political doctors, what would be the state of things upon such a revocation? Would we be reinstated in statu quo ante, or not? I mean as to any subsequent operation, or revival of the non-intercourse law; for, in the most interesting and important respect, we cannot be restored. At all events, whatever may be the effects of the revocation, I think it highly probable that it will take place very soon."
"The impression is here pretty strong, that Mr. Jackson's tardiness has been in part, if not principally, produced by the desire of the English ministry, to learn the event of the general engagement between the French (and perhaps the Russians) and the Austrians, which was expected some time in June. If that event be decisive, its effects will doubtless be the more important to us, as well as to the victors. We know cabinets are influenced by cases of their nature—the English certainly not the least so. Some even suspect that the Russians are playing a double game between the French and Austrians; but I confess I see no ground for the suspicion, as yet."
The basis which Mr. Erskine takes is, that if the object of the ministry was, as they professed, reconciliation, &c he has accomplished their object by the only practicable means: "That to have submitted his instructions in extenso to our cabinet, would have been, he was well advised, at once cutting off the negotiation; and altho' he had the power, he was not ordered, thus to submit them." That as to the expressed conditions, if the non intercourse continued with respect to France, &c. there could of course be no colonial trade with the colonies: and the English without a formal cessation would in fact exercise the right of enforcing our non intercourse law; inasmuch as the captured (by the English) infractors of our laws would apply with an ill grace to their own government for relief; and our government would be very reluctant and cautious in interpreting at all." In fine he contends that "the project of the ministry was substantially, tho' not formally, executed; if they were sincere in their professions of amity," &c. &c. &c.
"I snatch a moment from other important engagements to give you the above hasty sketch. It appears to be supposed, that he last dispatches from the continent, by Mr. Gelsom, are not of quite so dark a complexion as those which preceded them by Coles."—Pub. Adv.
PHILADELPHIA, August 12. The president of the U. S. was in leave Washington for his residence in Orange county yesterday, (Friday) the secretary of state and secretary of the treasury, were to remain two or three days; the secretary of the navy goes to South Carolina, and the secretary at war, for Boston.
The members of the executive government have had several conferences with the ministers of the belligerents, during their recent meeting at Washington.
Mr. Erskine we can now, say with full and perfect confidence, was, as we were the first to predict, sacrificed by the perfidy of his own government; and whenever it comes before the British people, (for to talk of parliament would be ridiculous!) it will be found that Mr. Erskine acted with fidelity to his country and to his instructions, which do him honor as a man, and credit as a minister.
We can further undertake to state positively, that not only have Mr. Erskine's authorised engagements been broken with perfidy; but such falsehood has been employed by Mr. Canning in open parliament, and in the documents published, as would disgrace a mountebank at Bartholomew fair.
Messrs. Madison, Smith and Gallatin, have been made by Mr. Canning, to say not only what they never said to Mr. Erskine; but what even Mr. Erskine never accused them of; Mr. Canning did require of Mr. Erskine to make such propositions, but knowing with what indignant feelings they would have been spurned at, he never did offer or suggest them to the secretary of state, nor to any other member of the government; and further, we can say with the same confidence, that Mr. Erskine was not directed to exhibit his instructions to our government; he was left at liberty to exhibit them if he chose; but he knew full well that they contained matter so offensive from their falsehood; so offensive from their insolence; so insulting from their manner and matter, that their exhibition would at once close discussion.
We can still further say, that the article published as the instructions, is not only imperfect, by mutilation; but imperfect as being separated from other instructions.—Aurora.
It has often been truly said, that very often, what we regret as an evil proves to be a great good. Such in the end will be the rejection by the British government of the engagement made by its minister Erskine, with the executive of the United States, for the restoration of harmony and friendly intercourse between the two countries.
The readiness with which our executive accepted the proposals, has obtained the applause of even the enemies of the government; although it engaged the British government, to nothing more than to cease from the plunder of our property put afloat by our merchants, pursuing a neutral, lawful and honest commerce. After so many years of wanton wrong against us the generosity and fairness of our dispositions would not permit us still to doubt the fulfilment of so reasonable an engagement, and we fulfilled every part of the engagement stipulated on our part even by anticipation;—we did more, we restored property that might legally and justly have been forfeited, for offending against a law then in force. The little which we required, and the readiness with which we accepted the British offer, and fulfilled our part of the agreement, led the other belligerent to suspect our government to be either secretly leagued with England or hostily inclined towards her, and perhaps it would have been a difficult matter to have removed that suspicion, had not the blind infatuation that has precipitated her to the verge of ruin, and the want of good faith on the part of the British came to remove it; otherwise our sincere efforts to preserve peace, would probably have involved us in war against all the powers of Europe, against the law of nations, and against the freedom of the seas, eventually against our own liberties!
The ill conduct of the British government has had another effect, we may fairly call it a good effect; it has released the minds of many good citizens from doubts and suspicions which great pains had been taken to impress upon them—it had been inculcated by several presses and by private discourses, that our government was not disposed to make an amicable arrangement with Great Britain; that on the contrary Britain had made repeated offers to do more than was required by Mr. Erskine's engagement, and that it had been refused by Mr. Jefferson.
The veil of deception is now removed, and the whole visage of imposture is distinctly seen by all, particularly by a large body among whom are some of our most respectable citizens, men whose principles, when strictly adhered to, forbid their taking an active part in politics—men who having, perhaps unavoidable prejudices, under their circumstances, were rather disposed to look with indulgence towards the British government, and disposed towards the American administration; men who, under the persuasion that peace was not the desire of our government, and that their efforts towards it were pretence, on every occasion have thrown their suffrages into the scale that was most likely to favor England.
The conduct of the British government and the language of the ministry, have now removed all doubts, and this tends to unite all descriptions of people, and to sink all the former invidious distinctions of party. Every man who loves his country, must now see and know who are its friends and its enemies, and will rally round its standard in support of the government and the administration, whose honest endeavors for peace are so conspicuous to the world.
Many who, from being deceived were warm advocates in favor of England, at length see their error—and the degraded situation to which that country wished to reduce us; many now openly condemn the principles of British policy, and have become what we all ought to have been long ago—united Americans.
That our extensive commerce with England, and the credits obtained by traders here from thence, have tended to produce many prejudices in favor of that country,
and a most false and pernicious influence, is certain for speaking the same language, and our almost total want of knowledge of the languages, the productions, the wants, and the advantages of intercourse with the continent of Europe; of course a want of the same intimacy and knowledge of the people, that we have kept up with the British, has fed those prejudices, and nursed the most dangerous influence that has affected America.
Reason which should remove all prejudices, is now free to exercise its faculties, and will point out very clearly that we should have no attachments but to our own country. The peace, independence, interest and honor of which should be paramount to all other considerations. In the present crisis of affairs it is happily perceptible that we shall be united, and give all our energies to support our government, and after such a reflecting operations, establish a national character, and that an honorable one.—Aurora.
TO THOSE WHO ARE NEITHER SOLD NOR FOR SALE.
Several millions of dollars are carried out of the United States, by a London company of insurance; called the Phoenix insurance. Have the public of this city and of other American cities, duly weighed the effect? It is generally supposed that in money matters no one is more keen and cautious than an American; but the Phoenix insurance company proves the contrary. If any well informed man had the opportunity of ascertaining the amount of insurances made, the premiums required, and the losses paid in each year, from the interpolation of this foreign insurance company, the public might see how they are tricked. We were drawn to the consideration of the subject, upon which we have long meditated a discussion, by the following article, which we copy from the Charleston City Gazette, of the 2d instant; it is an awful commentary on the conflagration of American factories.—Aurora.
SOMETHING TO REFLECT ON.
We are informed that the president of the South Carolina homespun company, on Friday last, called upon J. M. Davis, agent for the London Phoenix insurance company in this city, for the purpose of effecting insurance on the homespun factory of Charleston, and that Mr. Davis positively refused to insure the same, declaring that he was expressly interdicted from making insurance on factories, in America, in which cotton was an article employed. He further stated that the Phoenix company had already sustained heavy losses, from the many fires already communicated to factories on the continent.
There is a memoir of marshal Lannes in a paper published by British gold at Baltimore, which from the internal evidence of manner and style, must have been written by the exclusive associate of Mr. Phiney Bond; we mean the author of the History of St. Cloud, the Revolutionary Plutarch, the court of the Tuilleries, the Belgian Traveller, alias Stuart, alias Stuarton, alias Baron Stuart, with the spiral coronet on his seal, and the big letter the initial of—SPIE. This spy we must presume is at Baltimore, the papers there should look at his description as it appeared accompanying his letter to the spie chief Danican—and republish it for the benefit of the discerning observers. This species of miscreant should be watched; there is a gang of them; Cullen, another of them, is still in the neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut—engaged in the cause of "religion and regular" government. ib.
Foreign.
NEW YORK, August 12. LATEST FROM ENGLAND. From the Boston Centinel.
On Tuesday the schooner Enterprise, Capt. Vinal, arrived here in a short passage from Belfast, in Ireland. We have been favored with a file of Belfast papers to the 2d July, which contain London intelligence to the 28th June, seven days later.
The Duke of Brunswick continued to carry on an active predatory war in Saxony; and the Archduke Charles had dispatched some 8 or 10,000 men of his army into Saxony under general Amende, who had captured Dresden, Wurtzburg, and Leipzig. 3000 Saxons had been surrounded by them and taken prisoners. Sixty thousand men of the Hungarian insurrection were on the march to reinforce the Archduke Charles.
After Marshal Lefebvre left the Tyrol, to reinforce the French grand army, the Tyrolese rose and massacred the French detachments. The French conscription in Holland was violently opposed.
Prussia is to remain neutral.
A great number of French privateers had been laid up, and the crew was sent to the Danube. Some hundreds of the French who had escaped the massacre of the Spaniards in the re-capture of St. Andero, by flying on board the British ships, had arrived in England.
A great expedition was fitting out of England. From 35,000 to 40,000 men were to be employed; and commanded by the Earl of Chatham, Gen. Hooe, &c. Sir Home Popham was to command the naval force.
Lord Grenville Leveson Gower, is appointed British Secretary of war, Vice Lord Murray. Letters from Holland stated that several English and American vessels had been condemned in Riga.
The English stocks continued rising. June 25th, three per cent were at 69 1-2.
Capt. Vinal informs that much anxiety existed in the minds of Americans in Ireland, for the fate of the numerous vessels bound to the north of Europe: That the Danes were capturing every thing in the Baltic they could find, and that insurance on American vessels from England and Ireland, was at 40 guineas, to return 10 in case of sailing with a British convoy.
The English papers contain many reports which time has contradicted, and which we have not room to particularize.
Captain Taylor arrived at Boston on Tuesday from Cadiz, in 45 days, mentions, that the French army of about 25,000 men, was about 150 miles from Cadiz, (in Estremadura no doubt) but that the inhabitants entertained no fears of their nearer approach. Barcelona still
remained in possession of the French. Capt. T. brought no papers.
From Cadiz, June 28, 1809. "Our political situation is growing better every day. The French army is retiring from Estremadura. The English and Spanish armies are advancing in pursuit of it; and we now daily expect an engagement, the result of which we doubt not will be favorable to the arms of Spain."
Extract of a letter from Boston to the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser, dated August 9th.
"The Irish papers received yesterday make mention of a new and severe decree of the emperor of Russia, avowedly intended to prevent the British from benefiting by Russian commerce, but in its operation calculated to be oppressive on the American trade. If we may credit these papers, the troops of the Duke of Brunswick and a detached corps of Austrians have been very successful in Saxony and Franconia; and the greatest alarm prevails. Indeed, nothing but ubiquity in Napoleon could completely control the extensive territory of which he is directly or indirectly the master."
"There have been some slight disturbances at Belfast amongst the master-weavers; but they were settled.—A reduction of wages was the cause."
"Some speculators in London have, for fifty per cent. insured that Bonaparte would not occupy Vienna on the first of July. They will assuredly lose, as he was there on the 30th of June."
"The Plover, reported to have sailed from England for Philadelphia, is said to have returned about the 20th of June from a cruise."
"The Swedish constitution is completed. It is said to give to the new king the power of making war and concluding peace."
Extract of a letter from John M. Forbes, Esq. American Consul at Hamburg, to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated May 23.
"We have three arrivals at Tonningen and its vicinity, all from Baltimore. The Danish government has permitted them to unload, and has sent to my enquiries, that vessels bearing Danish Consulate certificate of the neutrality of the property, and not having under any pretext whatever touched in England, will be freely admitted to load and sail."
Extract of a letter from New Orleans. "There is a small French piratical vessel at the Belize, which came there to get supplied with provisions under pretence of distress. Commodore Porter it is said has sent to seize her. The pirate it is said had a commission for a vessel of 180 tons and 150 men, and is but 38 tons burthen with two swivels and about 25 men on board."
WEST INDIES.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, July 15.
The brig Mars, which arrived here on the 6th inst. from Coro, picked up on the 16th May, in lat. 16, a small two oared boat, having an oak up for a mast, with a female's petticoat for a sail. Not a soul was on board. There were a watch, two quadrants, a dressing box, some silver coin, and a pocket book in her, containing a parcel of private papers, and the clearance of the schr. Three Brothers, signed by Sir Charles Brisbane, Knt. on the 14th April, permitting her to depart from the island of St. Vincent for Martinique. It is supposed she had belonged to the Three Brothers, that the captain and some of the crew had taken to it from an accident befelling the schr. and that they perished. It must have been at sea from 12 to 14 days, as it was full of barnacles.
The Tweed sloop of war, of 18 guns, capt. Symonds, arrived the same afternoon from St. Domingo, having on board, brig-gademajor Twigg, aid. de camp to major gen. Carmichael, charged with dispatches to his grace the duke of Manchester and vice admiral Rowley, announcing the surrender of that place to his majesty's arms.
We learn from the Tweed that the major general landed on the 28th ult. with 500 men, about 50 miles to leeward of the city, and marched forwards, when he was met by an aid de camp of Gen. Dubarquier, offering to surrender on certain conditions, which was however, rejected. Several other offers of surrender were also made, but all refused. On the 6th inst. the British troops had advanced within 300 yards of the city, when a message was sent by the enemy to the commander in chief, signifying his intention to submit to an unconditional surrender, which was of course accepted. On the following morning the terms of capitulation were agreed upon and signed, which we understand are merely that the garrison should lay down their arms as prisoners of war, to be sent to France at the expence of the British Government for the purpose of being exchanged, although we have no doubt they will meet with the same reception on their arrival as the garrison of Martinique has already experienced, and will consequently remain in England until the conclusion of a peace. Private property of every description to be respected.
The whole of the French force in St. Domingo, at the time of its surrender, consisted of about 600 regulars, belonging to the 8th Legere, and about 300 militia under the command of Gen. Dubarquier and Col. Aussenac. There were upwards of 200 soldiers sick in the hospitals, and the place exhibited the most distressing picture of famine, the inhabitants not being able to obtain a sufficiency of the most loathsome food.
Some of the expedition had not reached their destination when the Tweed sailed. Last Monday, at a short distance from the city, she fell in with a brig and two schrs. with troops supposed to be part of the 2d division. A few hours after she spoke the Helder frigate and Bramble schrs. all well.
The schooner Diego, which sailed with the first division of the expedition, put into Jacmel, from whence all the officers embarked in her were forced to proceed in boats to the place of her destination.
Lieutenant Colonel J. Francois, twelve officers, and 180 French soldiers, the garrison of Fort Jerome arrived in the Tweed.

We have been favored with the following particulars respecting the operations of our army at Santo Domingo, communicated by an Officer present, dated July 7.
The British Flag is now flying on the walls of Santo Domingo. As rapid and bold movements were the surest means of success with a brave enemy, General Carmichael established his head quarters in the first instance at St. Carlos, under the muzzles of the enemy's guns. He refused the French General's request for an armistice, pressed him within his walls with advanced piquets, and cut off his communication with the strongest post and Fort-Jerome. A storming party of the Royal Irish, under Major Walder, in his front; an intercepted correspondence and prisoners taken; the enemy seemed determined not to lay down their arms. On the 3d the enemy requested Commissioners might meet to arrange articles of capitulation. The enemy's proposal of the garrison being put on its parole, and allowed to go to France, was peremptorily refused by General Carmichael. On the 6th scaling ladders and all other preparations for an assault being in readiness, the columns of 500 British troops were formed within musket shot, when General Carmichael sent a messenger to the French General, giving the option of a surrender or an assault with its consequences, allowing an hour's consideration. At the expiration of that time General Carmichael sent Major Twigg to know the cause of a white flag being hoisted, which was ascertained to announce the surrender of the garrison as prisoners of war. The general is now employed in returning good for evil to Jamaica, by his endeavors to promote its commercial interests with the Spanish Commandant, who seems cordially disposed to prove his friendship and gratitude to the English. Return of French 1400 regulars and 300 militia. The British force for the assault amounted to 528 rank and file."
A letter from an Officer in the Santo Domingo Expedition, dated St. Carlos, July 7, 1809, says, "We have just time to inform you of the city having surrendered without any resistance. We have experienced considerable inconvenience from the incessant rain, and no place but a hut to shelter us in. We landed a week since at 40 miles distance, and had to pass a very rugged and uneven country, full of rivers. Little or no assistance has been received from the Spaniards. In about two days time we shall enter the city."
ANNIHILATION OF THE POPE'S TEMPORAL POWER.
Rome, June 10th, 1809. This morning, at 10 o'clock, has been published, in the principal places, at the sound of the artillery of fort Saint-Ange, a decree of his majesty the emperor and king, which unites the States of the Pope to the French empire. This happy change has taken place with the greatest tranquillity, and the inhabitants of Rome have manifested great joy and a lively acknowledgement of an event which puts an end to all the uncertainties of their political existence. This decree, dated from the imperial camp at Vienna, 17 May, 1809, is conceived as follows:—
NAPOLÉON, &c. Considering that when Charlemagne Emperor of the French, and our august predecessor, presented the bishops of Rome with divers tracts of land (contree) they were granted to them as feudal tenure, to secure the repose of his subjects, without Rome having ceased on that account to make a part of his empire;
Considering that since that period the union of the two powers, spiritual and temporal, having been, as it still is at this present day, the source of continual discord; that the Popes having but too often made use of the influence of the one to support the pretensions of the other; and that in consequence of it, the spiritual affairs, which, by their nature are immutables, are confounded with the temporal, which change according to circumstances and the policy of the times;
Considering, lastly, that every thing we have proposed to conciliate the safety of our armies, the tranquillity and welfare of our people, the dignity and integrity of our empire, with the temporal pretensions of the Popes, has been proposed in vain; We have decreed, & do decree as follows;
 1. The States of the Pope are reunited to the French empire.  2. The city of Rome, the first Christian See, and so celebrated by the recollections which she enforces on the mind, and she monuments she preserves, is declared an imperial and free city. Its government and administration shall be regulated by a special decree.  3. The monuments of Roman greatness shall be preserved and kept up at the expence of our treasury.  4. The public debt is declared a debt of the empire.  5. The present income of the Pope shall be extended to two millions of francs, free from all charges and tenure.  6. The properties and palace of the Pope shall be subjected to no impost, jurisdiction, or visit, and shall besides enjoy special immunities. 
7. An extraordinary Consultum shall on the 1st of June next, take possession, in our name, of the States of the Pope, and make the necessary arrangement so that the constitutional government be in vigor on the first of January, 1810.
(Signed) NAPOLÉON. By the emperor, The Minister Secretary of State, (Signed) H. B. MARET.
By another decree of the same day, 17th May, the extraordinary Consultum, instituted by the preceding decree, will be composed of the following members: The general of division Mollis, governor general, President; Salicetti, minister of the king of Naples; Degarande, Jannet, and del Pozzo, masters of request; de Balde, auditor of the state council, Secretary. —This consultum is charged with taking possession of the states of the Pope in the name of the Emperor, &c. It will correspond with the minister of finances of the French empire. The extraordinary consultum, as soon as established and formed, addressed the following proclamation to the city and Roman States:
ROMANS, The will of the great hero unites you to the greatest empire. It was just that the first people on the earth should share the advantage of its laws and the honour of its name, with those who in former times preceded it in the path of glory. When your ancestors conquered the world, such were the counsels of their generosity, and the results of their glory.
The love of your prosperity has alone dictated the decree of your union. The moment chosen for its accomplishment, unfolds to you the motives that inspire it. —You become a part of the French empire at a time when every sacrifice required for establishing it, is perfected; you are called to the triumph, without having partaken in the dangers.
Throw a glance over the annals of your history: for a long time they contain nothing but the recitals of your misfortunes. Your natural weakness rendered you the easy conquest of any warrior intent to cross the Alps.
United to France, her strength becomes yours. As the evils resulted from your weakness have ceased.
Unhappy as a nation you were not less so as citizens. The wretchedness and unwholesomeness which existed in your cities and country have for a long time beckoned to Europe and to yourselves, that your sovereigns, divided between cares too opposite, found themselves unable to procure you that felicity you are about to obtain.
Romans! Not conquered, but united; fellow-citizens and not enslaved, not only our strength becomes yours, but our laws, will insure your repose, as they have insured ours.
Whilst by this union you reap every blessing you were in need of, you lose none of those you possessed.
Rome continues to be the see of the vicar of the Head of the Church; and the Vatican, richly endowed, and secure from every foreign influence, as well as above all vain terrestrial considerations, will exhibit religion to the universe more pure and surrounded with more splendour.
Other cares will preserve, in your monument, the inheritance of your ancient glory; and the arts, the offspring of genius, encouraged by a great man, enriched with all the examples and models, shall no longer be constrained to seek elsewhere either the opportunity or the reward of their divine inspirations.
Such, Romans, is the future prospect that opens before you, and of which the extraordinary consultum is charged to prepare the foundations.
To guarantee your national debts, enliven your agriculture and arts, improve in every respect your present destiny; in short, to prevent and dispel the tears which the reform of abuses has so many times caused to be shed; such are the orders, such is the intention of our august sovereign.
Romans! by seconding our efforts, you may render to yourselves more prompt, and to us more easy, the salutary effects of the task we are charged with for your welfare, which we have much at heart.
Rome, June 10, 1809. (Signed) SALICETTI, JANET. The Count MOLLIS , Governor General, President. For the Consultum, C. DE BALDE. (Gazetta Romana)
Frankfort, June 26. The Austrians entered Leipnick on the 22d, but made no stay there. We expect every moment to hear of a battle.
Prince Gagarin, who passed through here, two days ago, is general-aid-de-camp to his majesty the Emperor of Russia. —He is going to the head-quarters of his majesty the Emperor of the French.
Vienna, June 26. The King arrived at Artern with his guard, the regiment of Berg and the Dutch division. Gen. d'Albignac, with his division, has this day joined the Saxons who are on the Saale, at Weissenfels. The enemy is said to be at Leipnick: if so, general d'Albignac will attack them to-morrow, and it is not probable the enemy will remain there long.
TO BRICK MAKERS. The subscriber has for sale, at his plantation, about half a mile from Knocvetts, a large quantity of excellent BRICK WOOD, a part of which was cut down last fall, a part this summer, & a great deal now standing (in the tree); he would either dispose of it standing, by the cord, or cut down.
JOSEPH H. MAYO. August 15th, 1809.
TO all whom it may concern.—A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying a release of right of the commonwealth to the lands lying in Middlesex county, to the subscriber, of which Dr. Robt. B. Spratt and Doct. George D. Spratt, died, seized, the subscriber being nearest of kin to the deceased.
CHARLOTTE GWATHMEY, Wife of Richard Gwathmey August 16th, 1809.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND. FRIDAY, August 18, 1809.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Reflections on the disavowal of the stipulations agreed upon by the British Minister; and of their permanent obligation on the British Government.
NO. I.
THE first news of the disavowal of the accredited acts of its public minister on the part of the British government, excited an universal burst of indignation throughout this country. To good men it afforded another instance of the faithlessness of those principles of conduct for which in modern days that cabinet has been distinguished: on the known advocates of that government, from the avowed profligacy, and the total disregard of public faith which it manifested, it had the effect of producing the wildest consternation.
The open participation therefore of some of these in the general indignation, and the guarded silence of others, made many unwary persons suppose that the recent occurrence would forever stop the mouths of a British faction in this country; and unite honest but deluded men in the defence of the common welfare. Hence no religious controversialist ever calculated with more sanguine hopes on the conversion of his stricken auditor, than did those persons on the efficacy of the recent occurrence to produce the political regeneration of the deluded followers of that party.
But they were deceived in the conduct of those cunning politicians. These knew well that when public execration was at the highest, it would be unsafe to oppose the current: but that if it were only once suffered to subside, that then they might be able to throw up barriers to arrest its further progress.
Hence their first political manoeuvre, under the cloak of moderation, was to inculcate suspicion and distrust of the truth of the relation: and next, should its authenticity be established, to wait for those shadows of justification which occurrences might offer. And their friends in Britain did not suffer them to remain long without an apology.
The British Premier gave the public a garbled account of Mr. Erskine's instructions. By this he hoped, at once to attain two important objects. That it would operate with the American people as a justification for his disavowal of the late negotiation; and that it would furnish his partisans among us with fresh pretexts to embarrass the measures of our government.
The assertion, therefore, that Mr. Erskine had violated his instructions, was greedily adopted. I gave a breathing time to the spirits of the party; and those persons who a little before, dare not so much as utter whispers in its justification; were loud at one time in publishing animadversions on Mr. Erskine's guile or folly in the late negotiation. At another, in declaiming against the stupidity or artifice of our cabinet, which either had fooled, or been fooled by Mr. Erskine's diplomatic cunning: Such are the vagaries of falsehood when the strait road of truth is once abandoned!
The musty volumes of the laws of nations were next ransacked by those trusty ministers; not in support of truth, but to find arguments in palliation for injustice; and this too by men who heretofore in their apologies for British outrage acknowledged no scale of national morality but the right of the strongest; no principle of public law but the interest of the country.
But these frauds are badly veiled: their contents shall be laid bare and their authors dragged forth to receive that judgment from the public which they merit.
We will proceed to retrace the ground the partisans of G. B. have gone over before. 1st. We shall examine the evidence of those instructions: 2d. The principles of public law: 3d. And the conduct of our government. And we shall do this though we are convinced that those persons do not themselves believe in the truth of those principles which they advocate as dogmas of political orthodoxy: nor do we think that the strongest probabilities of human reasoning, or even the evidence of demonstration, would have any effect on their conviction. Such men are already prepared either by their prejudices or their interest, to discredit every thing that comes in competition with the views of their party.
Yet as the ignorant or unwary may perhaps be entrapped by their artful sophistries: it will not be a useless attempt to draw aside, that veil which covers those abominations which are only known to the few who are already initiated in those political abominations, called the secrets of cabinets.
At the opening of the negotiation in April last, three points were proposed for discussion; the attack on the Chesapeake; the orders in council; and a treaty of commerce.
For the first, the British minister in the name of his government, under the alleged pretext that the non-intercourse law had produced a state of equality between the belligerent powers in relation to this country; proceeded to offer satisfaction. The seamen taken from on board our national vessels were to be restored: and a compensation was to be made to those who had suffered by that catastrophe. The orders in council were to be simultaneously withdrawn, with the repeal of the non-intercourse on the part of our government. Commercial intercourse was thus to be restored: and a British minister was immediately to be dispatched, for the adjustment of every difference subsisting between the governments of both countries.
The two former of these stipulations had been formerly proposed as requisitions on the part of our own government, and the third being only a promise of final adjustment, could not in honor, be rejected.
A circumstance occurred about this time, which seemed to throw some imputation on the good faith of the British minister, as it rendered in a great measure, nugatory the effects of the second of these stipulations. This was the order in council of the
26th of April. This order shut us out from nearly three fourths of the commerce of the maritime ports of Europe; and was peculiarly fatal to our merchants, as it deprived them of a trade, that was most advantageous to them and to the nation. The suspicion was heightened by the explanation of a Lord in Parliament, a member of the British Cabinet; that G. Britain by the provisional agreement entered into with the American government, had not abandoned the principle of neutral trade; that by the publication of the order of April, she had only modified it: and that when occasion should occur, it would again be enforced by her.
The British minister in this country, upon the receipt of the order of April, with a promptness that does him credit; did communicate on the 19th of last April, a copy of this order to our Secretary of State: and assured him that in consequence of an official communication received from his government; he assures him that the order in council of the 26th of April, had no connection whatever, with the stipulations entered into with the government of this country: adding that the terms agreed upon would be most religiously fulfilled; and appealing to the internal evidence of the order itself as a corroborative proof of his construction. In this behaviour, there was a promptness and openness of manner, that whilst it did honor to the man, was well worthy of a public minister.
In the proceedings which we have detailed is there any thing that can justify the suspicion that Mr. Erskine has exceeded his instructions? The stipulations entered into in April last, were in consequence of the commands of his sovereign by special messenger: the disavowal of the order of council of the 26th of the same month were made by him in consequence of an official communication received since the adoption of the measure.
Yet Mr. Canning has published a paper purporting to be the instructions of Mr. Erskine. This is of the date of the 23d of last January: and is totally silent of reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake, or of provision for the sufferers: and yet these were things which Mr. Erskine in his letter of the 17th of last April, to our Secretary of State, proposed in conformity to his instructions. And yet this is the paper that British partisans would impose upon us as the whole of Mr. Erskine's instructions.
The essential conditions of Mr. Erskine's instructions according to this publication of Mr. Canning, were the repeal of the non-intercourse as it affected England, and its continuance as it affected France and her dependencies: i. e. every country in alliance with France: i. e. every country in the world except Sweden, Turkey and China. And how long shall such continue at peace, even with these countries is to us a problem of doubtful solution: in her present critical situation, were those countries willing to do justice to our demands, and receive our commodities into their ports; still in conformity to Mr. Canning's instructions, we must prohibit all intercourse with them. Does Mr. Canning think that the United States are ready to shut their ports against the trade of Europe for the liberty of trading with G. Britain: or that the cabinet of Washington are ready to join the cabinet of St. James in a new maritime crusade against the commerce of all the nations of the earth?
America was next to yield up the right of carrying on all trade with enemy's colonies from which she was excluded in time of peace. And finally, she was to leave to G. Britain the right of capturing all vessels that might be found contravening those conditions.
The two first of these stipulations Mr. Canning asserted, were the suggestions of the American government; and the third had been assented to by the American minister!! Thus, America, without a blow, was voluntarily to surrender up to the demands of Master Canning, a right for which she had been 17 years contending: and to top this climax of national degradation, she was to yield up a branch of her national sovereignty—the enforcement of those conditions on the persons of her own citizens. Perish first the name of American freedom, and let not the understanding be ever after insulted with the sound!
Can the world believe that the man who has a ready attempted to put a falconry on the American resident in London; who has disseminated throughout this country a flag on its government; and who now charges its executive officers with the voluntary abandonment of its rights: who asserts that the American minister has connived at this mystery of iniquity; who stands convicted of deliberate fraud and manifest falsehood; would hesitate to suppress or even to forge documents for the destruction of an obnoxious minister, or for the completion of his political purposes?
Besides the internal evidence that paper betrays of deliberate misrepresentation; the insulting superiority of manner, and the impertinence of remark with which it is worded, demonstrate that it was not written for the honest purpose of conciliation: but that the permission of exhibiting it to our government, was only to aggravate by the contumely of its contents, the wrongs we have already suffered.
E—W.A.
Lord Liverpool.
Mr. ERSKINE TO MR. SMITH.
WASHINGTON, 17th April, 1809.
Sir, I have the honor to inform you, that I have received his Majesty's commands to represent to the government of the United States, that his Majesty is animated by the most sincere desire for an adjustment of the differences, which have unhappily so long prevailed between the two countries, the recapitulation of which might have a tendency to impede, if not prevent an amicable understanding.
It having been represented to his majesty's government, that the Congress of the U. States, in their proceedings at the opening of the last session, had evinced an intention of passing certain laws, which would place the relations of Great Britain with the U. States, upon an equal footing in all respects, with the other belligerent powers, I
have accordingly received his Majesty's commands, in the event of such laws taking place, to offer, on the part of his Majesty, an honorable reparation for the aggression, committed by a British naval officer, in the attack on the United States' frigate Chesapeake.
Considering the act, passed by the Congress of the U. States on the 1st of March, (usually termed the non-intercourse act) as having produced a state of equality, in the relations of the two belligerent powers, with respect to the U. States, I have to submit, conformably to instructions, for the consideration of the American government, such terms of satisfaction and reparation, as his Majesty is induced to believe, will be accepted, in the same spirit of conciliation with which they are proposed.
In addition to the prompt disavowal made by his Majesty, on being apprized of the unauthorised act, committed by his naval officer, whose recall, as a mark of the King's displeasure, from an highly important and honorable command, immediately ensued, his Majesty is willing to restore the men forcibly taken out of the Chesapeake, and, if acceptable to the American government, to make a suitable provision for the unfortunate sufferers on that occasion.
I have the honor to be, With sentiments of the highest Respect and consideration, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant,
D. M. ERSKINE. The Hon. Robt. Smith, Esq. Secretary of State, &c. &c. &c.
Mr. Erskine's 2d note to Mr. Smith.
WASHINGTON, April 19th, 1809.
Sir,
I have the honor of informing you, that his Majesty, having been persuaded that the honorable reparation which he had caused to be tendered for the dishonoured attack upon the American frigate Chesapeake, would be accepted by the government of the United States in the same spirit of conciliation, with which it was proposed, has instructed me to express his satisfaction, should such a happy termination of that affair take place: not only as having removed a painful cause of difference, but as affording a fair prospect of a complete and cordial understanding, being re-established between the two countries.
The favorable change in the relations of his Majesty with the United States, which has been produced by the act (usually termed the non-intercourse act) passed by the last session of Congress, was also anticipated by his Majesty, and has encouraged a further hope, that a reconsideration of the existing differences might lead to their satisfactory adjustment.
On these grounds and expectations, I am instructed to communicate to the American government, his Majesty's determination of sending to the United States, an Extraordinary Minister, invested with full powers to conclude a treaty on all the points of the relations between the two countries.
In the mean time, with a view to contribute to the attainment of so desirable an object, his Majesty would be willing to withdraw his Orders in Council of January and November, 1807, so far as respects the United States, in the persuasion that the President would issue a Proclamation for the renewal of the intercourse with Great Britain, and that whatever difference of opinion should arise in the interpretation of the terms of such an agreement will be removed in the proposed negotiation.
I have the honor to be with sentiments of the highest consideration and esteem, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
D. M. ERSKINE. Hon. Robert Smith, &c. &c. &c.
† The explanations of Mr. Erskine have been prominent, evasive, and in all things conformable to the articles of faith, previously signed by the high contracting parties. In his letter to Mr. Secretary Smith, dated Washington, June 15, his words are—
"Sir—I have the honor to enclose the copy of an order of his majesty in council, issued on the 26th of April last.
In consequence of official communication sent to me from his Majesty's government, since the adoption of that measure, I am enabled to assure you that it has no connection whatever with the overtures, which I have been authorised to make to the government of the United States, and that I am persuaded that the terms of the agreement, so happily concluded by the recent negotiation, will be strictly fulfilled on the part of his Majesty.
The internal evidence of the order itself would fully justify the foregoing construction; and moreover, it will not have escaped your notice that the repeal has not thereby been made of the order of the 7th of January, 1807, which, according to the engagement I have entered into, on the part of his Majesty, is to be abrogated with the other orders in consequence of the adjustment of differences between the two countries, and the confidence entertained of a further conciliatory understanding.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect and consideration, sir, your most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) D. M. ERSKINE.
The Hon. Robt. Smith, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
THE Subscriber will sell the HOUSE & LOT, at present occupied by himself and also, an adjoining HOUSE with a half acre LOT of LAND attached to it, near his residence. If not previously disposed of by private contract, this property will be sold at public auction, on the premises, on the fourteenth day of September ensuing. The improvements on the lot occupied by the subscriber are plain, neat, comfortable and in good repair. If required, some time will be given for a part of the purchase money. The situation of this property is eligible, both as it regards health and good neighborhood.
SAMUEL GREENE W. Richmond, August 16th, 1809.

20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler and after-wards till last Christmas was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester in his tobacco stemmery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in jail, so that I get him again.
James Henderson. 20th June, 1809.
COMMITTED to the jail of Montgom- ery county, on the 27th day of April, a negro man who calls himself MOSES; says he is about twenty two years of age; he is near six feet high, stout built, and says he is the property of Richard Terrell. The owner is requested to come forward, pay all charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law requires.
H. GIBSON, Jailor. June 29th, 1809.
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The Subscriber informs his friends, and the public, that he will purchase WHEAT delivered at the COLUMBIAN MILLS, or he will receive Wheat there, to be manufactured on very mod- erate terms to the holders of this article, viz., for every 340 pounds of good Merchantable Wheat, he will engage to deliver one barrel of good Superfine Flour, or he will receive Wheat at 6s. and 6d. per bushel, of 60 lbs. and deliver Superfine Flour at $6.12 1/2 cents, with a small proportion of Fine Flour at $5.62 1/2 cents per barrel—all to be inspected and delivered in good order at the Mill.
The FLOUR made at this Mill has always been held in high repute, and it is the intention of the present Proprietor to sustain its character. The CORN MILL is in complete order—every attention will be paid to customers sending their CORN to be ground on toll at the usual rate. Good fresh MEAL for sale in small or large quantities at very moderate prices for Cash. Apply to Mr. Samuel Leech on the premises, or to
JOHN GRANBERY, Residing in Norfolk. CASH given for CORN delivered at the Mill Richmond, 7th July, 1809.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement.
JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809.
Tracts of Land With their appurtenances, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say: one tract situate in the county of Montgomery containing eight hundred acres being that tract on which the said Andrew Lewis now lives; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned on the north, containing ten thousand acres; one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclusive survey, containing seven thousand seven hundred acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres; one other tract called the CHESTNUT NECK, containing three hundred and sixty six acres; one other tract in several tracts on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres; one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract called Prothonous Garden, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres; one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres aforesaid, containing eighty acres; one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and containing one hundred acres; one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situate Hopewell Forge; one other tract adjoining thereto, containing one hundred and forty acres; one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw-mill tract, containing four hundred and thirty eight acres; and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hundred acres—which said several tracts of land are situate in the county of Montgomery.
The said sale will be made agreeably to the directions in such case, of the act of Assembly, passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes."
EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees JOHN PROSSER, N. B. The above mentioned property is situated on and about what is generally called the BENT MOUNTAIN, and considered a very valuable estate, particularly for grazing. Any one wishing for more particular information, may apply to Charles Johnston, residing in Campbell County, near Lynchburg, or to Robert Pollard, George Pickett, or Gallego, Richard & Co. in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11, 1809.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers wish to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FORT LEWIS, lying in the Counties of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 2,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,180 acres of Land lying in the County of Fluvanna, on the south side of the Rivanna river, extending from Col. Cary's Linn down the river, to within about a mile of Columbia.
This last mentioned Land, being in five distinct tracts, will be sold separately or together, as may best suit any person desirous of purchasing. One-fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasonable credit will be given for the balance. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. I shall expose to public Sale, on the 3d Monday in August next, on the premises, a TRACT of LAND situated in the County of Fluvanna on the three Forks of the Great Byrd Creek, eight miles from Columbia and fifty six miles from Richmond—it contains near 1800 Acres, one third of which is in cultivation, the balance is well timbered and generally fit for TOBACCO—the whole is well watered and peculiarly favorable to CLOVER and TIMOTHY.—There is upon this estate a decent dwelling House and out Houses and Mill with a pair of BURR and a pair of COLOGNE STONES—Mr. Robt. Mims, who resides upon the LAND, will show it to any person desirous of purchasing—The tract may be conveniently divided into three or four parts to suit the wishes of purchasers, who may be accommodated with Stocks of CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS and a team of large & well drawing Mules—The terms will be, one fourth to be paid when the Title shall be made, the balance to be divided into three, four or five equal annual payments secured upon the Land by deed of Trust. JOHN ADAMS. Richmond, 8th July, 1809.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust bearing date the twenty fourth day of October, eighteen hundred and eight, executed by Thomas P. Hoban to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned, to be due to Richard Booker, will be sold, for cash, at John Crisp's tavern, on the first day of September, next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the following property, to wit: one negro man named George, one negro woman named Sukey, one other named Lilly, three feather beds and furniture, one grey horse, one bay horse, and some household and kitchen furniture. The subscribers will on y convey the title vested in them as trustees. NEWTON FORD, } Trustees. JOHN FORD, jr. Cumberland, July 25, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, July 26th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive until the tenth day of August next for furnishing 1400 White Oak Spokes, 700 Willow Oak Felles, 120 Black Gum Naves, and 60 Hickory Axle-trees, all of seasoned timber and of such dimensions as shall be described by Alexander Quarrion, to the persons disposed to make such proposals. DANL. L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Saturday the 29th of July, 1809.— Resolved, That the share holders in the company pay to the Treasurer five dollars on each share held by them respectively in thirty days from this day, and the further sum of five dollars on each of the said shares in sixty days from this day. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent share holders in the Company be sold on the first Saturday in September next, being the 2d day of that month, at the Washington Tavern in the City of Richmond, at 12 o'clock of that day. (A Copy) N. SHEPPARD, clk.
FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, a LUMBERHOUSE that will hold from 60 to 100 loads of tobacco (either with or without a large loft over it). It will answer well for a Tobacco Manufactory, or a Wheelwright's or Coachmaker's shop, as it has a good inclosed yard attached to it—also a small Brick house with but one room on a floor—also a Store on the Main Street opposite the Bell Tavern, and formerly occupied as a Printing Office and latterly as a Bookbinder's shop. Enquire of the subscriber, living at the Falling Garden. James Lownes. Richmond, 8th month 1st, 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD Stolen from me about the 12th of Nov. 1807, a negro man slave, named Cesar, the property of the subscriber—He formerly belonged to Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. He is now about 3 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river above the falls. I was informed that he went over the mountains in a bateeu owned by one Greely. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
FOR SALE, in the town of Cartersville, upon James River, Lds No. 6 and 24, being the same formerly owned by Messrs. Deanes—On the first is a good dwelling HOUSE, store and other improvements, and on the last, a good lumber house. A credit of one, two, and three years will be given: Bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid, will be required—For further particulars, apply to Messrs John & E. Cunningham, at Cartersville, who will show the premises, or to
JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, July 28.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW HANDSOME COPIES OF GIBBON'S DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE; To which is added, (in this edition only) THE VERY INTERESTING LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, written by HIMSELF, Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Dol- lars.
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809.
LAND FOR SALE. —THE GLEBA LANDS in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Maury, dec. and now occupied by Nathaniel Ragsdale, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Friday the fifteenth September next, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. By order of the Overseers of the Poor. JOHN WINN, jr. Clk. Albemarle, August 4th, 1809.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809.
City Hotel to Let. THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT with out Houses, 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. Jas. Vaughan, as a Tavern. It will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tate of this City, who are authorised by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809.
FOR SALE, a TRACT OF LAND, formerly the property of Jacob Williamson, dec. late of Amelia county, between 900 and 1000 acres. This land lies about one mile from Appomattox river and six miles above Genito bridge. The soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, Indian corn, wheat, and other small grain. One third part of the purchase money will be required in cash, and the balance in two equal annual instalments. If the above land is not sold or otherwise disposed of before the sixteenth day of September next, the same will then be set up to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house, on the said plantation, and in case it should not be sold, it will then be rented for one year. GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Ex'r. August 9th, 1809.
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 annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTION, Clerk of the Council.
JENNINGS'S GAP, June 24th, 1809. Robert M'Dowell, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has Removed his family from Staunton to the Red House in Jennings's Gap, on the main Road to the different Mineral Springs in Bath, Monroe & Greenbrier, where he keeps a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT, at the Sign of the SPREAD EAGLE, twelve miles from Staunton and 23 miles from Harrisonburg. His house is large and airy, well furnished with good beds, liquors of the best, good stabling to hold upwards of thirty horses, with plenty of hay and grain and pasturage. Also some Mineral Springs very convenient to the house, and as he intends paying particular attention to the house himself; he hopes to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their custom. 2m.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I shall petition the general assembly of Virginia at their next session, for a divorce from Bernard Florence Hantelman, to whom I was married on the 17th day of November last, for reasons which will be then and there made known. MARY HANTELMAN. July 24th, 1809.
WILL BE SOLD on Monday 11th September next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Nathaniel Pope, decd. in Hanover county, several likely slaves, consisting of men, women and children, the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, one coach and single chair, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, the crop of corn, wheat, oats, blades, and top fodder, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser for all sums above ten dollars on their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. PHILIP DUVAL, Administrator. August 1st 1809.
AT the same time and place, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Nathaniel Pope, decd. bearing date 1st February, 1808, will be sold for ready money, the following slaves, to wit; Milly and her children, York, Betty, Kitty, Daniel and Ben, or so many thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt in said deed expressed. THOMAS PRICE, Trustee. 1st August, 1809.
FOR SALE OR RENT. —The TENEMENT on shockoe hill, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Pleasants on which is a Dwelling house with six rooms, besides two dry cellar rooms with fire places also a Kitchen, smoke house, and Stable. The Situation is healthy and pleasant and very convenient to the Capitol—Possession may be had the first of October next, when Mr. Pleasants' lease will expire. For terms apply to A. BLAIR, Richmond, July 13, 1809.
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 be paid in the first year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of twenty-five per centum 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 centum per annum on the amount of taxes due as 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 centum 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 thereon at the rate of ten per centum 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-third. AN ACT providing for the redemption of certain lands forfeited for 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 centum 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 therein, 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, the former owner or owners of any forfeited tract of land so about to be sold, or any person for him, her or them, or 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 sum or sums of money as he shall receive by virtue of this act deducting a commission of five per centum 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 sale 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 therewith, 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 or 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 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, theonus 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.
THE subscriber offers for sale one of the most VALUABLE LITTLE HIGH LAND PLANTATIONS, in the middle country, lying on the So. side of the Buckingham road, three miles above Powhatan courthouse, containing by a late survey 519 acres. It is about nine miles from James River; three from Appomattox, and in a neighborhood abounding with manufacturing mills. Not more than one hundred acres of this tract is cleared, and that (except ten acres) within the last seven years. A new overseer's house and kitchen, corn house and two good tobacco houses, are the only improvements at present. The scantling for a large barn is nearly ready and will be put up by Christmas. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand and the balance in one and two years, with interest if not punctually paid, and a deed of trust on the land, to secure the two last payments. The purchaser will be permitted to sow wheat. Also, three lots in Richmond, one adjoining Mr. Southgate's to those Mrs. Singleton, and Nos. 27 and 28 in Duval's plan. One fourth will be required on making the deed, another fourth in negotiable notes at six months, well endorsed, and the balance in twelve and eighteen months; secured by deed of trust on the lots.
I would also BARTER for NEGROES, nine UPPER APPOMATTOX CANAL SHARES, and a two year old BUZZARD FILLY, out of a thorough bred Dare Devil Mare. The land will be shewn by Mr. Adams, living thereon, and the price of all the above property by applying to William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber. WM. BERKELEY. Powhatan, 22d July, 1809.
TAKEN upon the Chatsworth Estate, a BLACK MARE MULE, neither brand or mark; appraised to sixty-five dollars; the owner may have her by proving his property and paying the legal charges. WM. NETTLES. Chatsworth, 10th July, 1809. (w3ip)
NOTICE. The creditors of the estate of John J. Wiat, dec. are hereby requested to send in their respective accounts or claims for settlement; and those indebted, to make payment to the subscribers without delay. HARRY TOMPKINS, } Adm'rs. D. J. BURR, Richmond, July 13th, 1809.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE. On the 1st day of Hanover county court in the month of August next, at the courthouse, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, Three hundred acres of Land, lying within two miles of the courthouse, and about twenty miles from the city of Richmond. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and commands at present, and probably will for many years, continue to command a considerable range for the raising of hogs and cattle. There is upon it, a great number and variety of bearing fruit trees, and a framed dwelling house containing 5 rooms. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid on the first day of March next; and the residue in three equal annual instalments, to be computed from that day. The payments to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land. GEO. WM. SMITH. Richmond, July 20th, 1809.