The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-03-17 00:00:00

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The Enquirer.
VOL. 5.]
RICHMOND, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1809.
[No. 99.]
PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE GLOBE TAVERN, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
SALES AT AUCTION.
WILL BE SOLD , at Public Auction, on Tuesday, the 20th inst. if fair, if not, the next fair day, the HOUSE & LOT opposite Dr. McClurg's, lately occupied by Wm. Bu-Va, all the household and kitchen FURNITURE belonging to Alexander Stewart, Esq. and six very likely NEGROES , among them an excellent Maid Servant, and a good Gardener. Terms of sale—For all sums under fifty dollars cash; over fifty dollars and not exceeding two hundred, sixty days; for all sums over two hundred dollars 60 & 120 days credit will be given—Notes with approved endorsers, negotiable and payable in the Bank of Virginia, will be required.
THOMAS TAYLOR, Auctioneer.
P. S. Wanted to purchase, in families, about 40 likely NEGROES . March 14.
A LETTER directed to us, and put in the Post Office, at New-York, on the 16th inst. is missing, and contained the following BANK-NOTES , of the Branch Bank, (of Virginia) at Petersburg.
A. No. 807, 6th July, 1805 $ 100 D. 225, 8th Feb. 1805 100 Any information thankfully received.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM & Co. March 14.
WASHINGTON, March 6. On Saturday, a Committee, appointed by the Citizens of Washington, delivered to Mr. JEFFERSON the following ADDRESS , who returned the subjoined ANSWER .
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON.
SIR, THE Citizens of Washington cannot forego the last opportunity which may, perhaps, ever occur to bid you a respectful and affectionate farewell. As members of the great and flourishing nation, over which you have so illustriously presided, your virtues, talents, and services command their esteem, admiration and gratitude. Embarked in the fate of this solitary republic of the world, they have, in common with their fellow citizens, rejoiced in its prosperous and sympathised in its adverse fortunes, as involving every thing dear to freemen. They have marked with exultation, the firm column of its glory, laid on imperishable foundations, rising as a monument of the reign of principle in this quarter of the globe. To you they have been instructed to ascribe the memorable act, which, by declaring a gallant people free and independent, in a tone that appalled tyranny, instilled those sentiments and principles which, inspiring every virtue and urging every sacrifice, led them to triumph and empire.
We have since beheld you, with parental solicitude, and with a vigilance that never sleeps, watching over the fairest offspring of liberty, and by your unremitting labours in upholding, explaining and vindicating our system of government, rendering it the object of love at home and respect abroad.
It would be a pleasing task for us, as citizens of the United States, to fill up and extend the outlines we have sketched. But it is, as citizens of the national metropolis, that we now appear before you. In addition to every patriotic feeling that can warm our breasts, we have still further inducements to open our hearts to you on this proud, yet painful occasion.
The world knows you as a philosopher and philanthropist; the American people know you as a patriot and statesman; we knew you, in addition to all this, as a man. And, however your talents have extorted our respect, there is not one among us, whose predominant feeling at this moment is not that of affection for the mild and endearing virtues, that have made every one here your friend, and you his. We should be lost to gratitude, did we not acknowledge that it is to you we owe much, very much of that harmony of intercourse and tolerance of opinion, which characterize our state of society—of that improvement which, amidst unpropitious circumstances, has progressed with sure and steady steps, and, above all, of that spirit of enterprise, which your beneficence and liberality have invariably aided, and which promises in a few years to render this place the fairest seat of wealth and science.
Deeply as we feel your retirement, we approve, nay applaud it. Personal considerations aside, it was to be expected from the friend and protector of republican institutions, that he would follow, and by his co-operation strengthen the example of the illustrious hero of the revolution.
May you in the retirement to which you go, be happy! As your fellow citizens will still look towards you with interest, and pray for your felicity, so will you find it impossible to lose sight of the arduous scenes thro' which we have passed, as well as those in store for our country. Your heart will still beat with patriotism, and the energies of your mind continue to be engaged on national objects. In your retreat, may every anxious thought be softened by the mild and tender occupations of private life! Happy, thrice happy retreat! Where patriotism and philosophy, friendship and affection, will animate, direct & soften the purest feelings of the heart! With a grateful nation, we pray that you may be happy, and if the just Being that presides over the universe, insure to you but a portion of that felicity you have conferred on others, our prayers will be fulfilled!
ROBERT BRENT, Chairman. NICHOLAS AGE, Secretary.
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
I receive with peculiar gratification the address of the citizens of Washington, and in the patriotic sentiments it expresses, I see the true character of the national metropolis. The station which we occupy among the nations of the earth is honorable, but awful. Trusted with the destinies of this solitary republic of the world, the only monument of human rights, and the sole depository of the sacred fire of freedom and self-government, from hence it is to be hoped that in other regions of the earth, if other regions of the earth shall ever be-
come susceptible of its genial influence. All mankind ought then, with us, to rejoice in its prosperous, and sympathise in its adverse fortunes, as involving every thing dear to man. And to what sacrifices of interest or convenience, ought not these considerations to animate us! To what compromises of opinion and inclination, to maintain harmony and union among ourselves, and to preserve from all danger this hallowed ark of human hope and happiness! That differences of opinion should arise among men, on politics, on religion, and on every other topic of human enquiry, and that these should be freely expressed in a country where all our faculties are free, is to be expected. But these valuable privileges are much perverted when permitted to disturb the harmony of social intercourse, and to lessen the tolerance of opinion. To the honor of society here, it has been characterized by a just and generous liberality, and an indulgence of those affections which, without regard to political creeds, constitute the happiness of life. That the improvement of this city must proceed with sure and steady steps, follows from its many obvious advantages, and from the encouraging spirit of its inhabitants, which promises to render it the fairest seat of wealth and science. It is very gratifying to me that the general course of my administration is approved by my fellow-citizens, and particularly that the motives of my retirement are satisfactory. I part with the powers entrusted to me by my country, as with a burthen of heavy bearing; but it is with sincere regret that I part with the society in which I have lived here. It has been the source of much happiness to me during my residence at the seat of government, and I owe it much for its kind dispositions. I shall ever feel a high interest in the prosperity of the city, and an affectionate attachment to its inhabitants.
TH: JEFFERSON. March 4, 1809.
EUROPE.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.
The ship Union , belonging to this port, arrived from L'Orient and Falmouth, yesterday. In her came Mr. Purviance, and Lt. Gibbon, with dispatches from the ambassadors of the United States, at London and Paris.
We have received a single letter from Spain, from an officer in the Irish Legion, with the bulletins up to No. 8, only; and the advices by that medium, only to the twenty-fourth of November. The Irish Legion forms part of the division of General Goben, and had been much distinguished in movements towards Madrid, which are described as unprecedented for their rapidity, combination and effects.
The English translations which have been published, have been pitifully mutilated, and the effects diminished; and their general tenor much obscured.
British accounts are received in town down to the third of January; from which we learn,
That Mr. Canning had been removed from the station of minister for foreign affairs; and was succeeded by the 30 years' deadly enemy of America, &c. of human virtue, Dundas , alias Melville .
The news of a non-importation law had reached England, and very lively resentment had been excited on this subject; so that a war against America would not be so unpopular in England as formerly; the ministry having completely succeeded in removing from themselves the odium of their own measures, and making a strong impression in England, that the American government was sold to France. The publications of this infamous character which have appeared in the sea ports, have been published in England, and circulated to an astonishing extent, and with corresponding effect. It was the current belief in England, that if the non-importation law should be passed by Congress, that immediately after hostilities would follow.
The crimes of the British king, and the ruin of his armies in Spain, had plunged him again into insanity more extravagant than after the sham battle of Hohenfriede ; and the queen's friends were about to comply with the other aristocratical faction, to form a regency, in which the Prince of Wales was to be the regent, and Grenville and Windham to hold eminent places. The Duke of Portland to have a pension; the Duke of Bedford to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; Sir Arthur Wellesley to have the command in Spain; Lords Melville and Grenville, Hawksbury and Castlereagh, to be of the ministry; and Lord Erskine and Mr. Tierney to be replaced in their former stations.
Propositions for a peace had been sent to Bayonne, but it seems tho' they were received, it was signified that they would not be opened until the imperial eagles were erected at Madrid and Lisbon. The British messenger was treated with great attention at Bayonne, having a guard of honor and equerries in constant attendance day and night.
The expedition under General Prevost, it is stated, was originally intended to occupy the Floridas, under the limits of the treaty of 1762. [This comprehends Orleans and part of the Mississippi territory, above Natchez.] But that its direction was changed by the advice of the friends of England in "the old colonies."
A vessel with a rich cargo of English manufactures, bound for New-York, was captured in the British channel and carried into Dieppe.
A squadron of fourteen sail of the line, and eleven frigates was reported to have escaped from Brest, and to be destined for the coast of Spain. A British fleet was to be dispatched in search of them.
The legion of the French army under the Duke of Abrantes (Junot) had not joined the grand army, but pursued its route from Yrun towards Lisbon, where it was expected to reach on the 11th of December.
The grand army was in possession of Madrid on the 4th Dec. The army had formed itself into a line of circumvallation round it, and summoned the place to a peaceful sur-
render, in preference to entering it in military force; while the summons were deliberating, the miners were set to work, and notice was given, that if the white flag was not elevated the next day by 2 o'clock, the city would be blown up. The city surrendered, and all the arms and stores were delivered up to the victors. Amnesty and security were proclaimed; a French soldier caught in stealing a watch, was shot in front of the army. Tranquility was established in Madrid.
Four of the corps of the army had advanced into Andalusia; and the reserve from Thoulouse had entered Spain.
The siege of Barcelona had been raised by the 7th corps of the army, commanded by Gen. Gouvion St. Cyr, and that corps had been reinforced from France. A large French army and park was forming in Catalonia; and the siege of Roses was pressed with great vigor.
The Madrid advices say, that it was intended to besiege Gibraltar— Aurora .
Received by the United States dispatch ship Union, arrived yesterday at New-Castle—she sailed from L'Orient, in France, on the 12th Dec. and from Plymouth, England, the 4th of Jan.
THE REGENCY.
An intelligent passenger, with whom we have conversed, informs, that such was the influence of the king, a regency was about to be formed in Great-Britain; and furnishes us with the following list of persons who are to compose the government, viz:
The Queen. The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Portland, The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Lord Chancellor.
The investigation on the convention of Cintra was closed, and the result sanctioned by the king—By this it appears, that Sir Hew Dalrymple, and the other officers concerned, were acquitted of all censure.
A second armistice, to continue one month, has been agreed upon between the Swedes and Russians. It was confidently expected in England, that Sweden would be compelled to make a peace, and to exclude British commerce from her ports.
An order in council has been issued, declaring that those ports in the Island of St. Domingo, which are not in the possession of the French, and from which the British flag is not excluded, shall not be considered as in hostility with his majesty, and that his majesty's subjects and others are at liberty freely to trade thereat, in the same manner as they may trade at neutral ports and places.
The London Gazette of the 27th, contains an order in council for suspending the operations of the orders in council acts, so far as relates to articles being the growth, produce or manufacture of any country in amity with his majesty, and from the ports of which the British flag is not excluded, imported direct into British ports from such country; and also to suspend the said acts so far as relates to the exportation of goods condemned as prize— Phil. Gaz.
Brig. Hopewell, from London, to New-York, is carried into Dieppe by the French privateer Rodeaux , of Boulogne—four other American vessels have also been sent into French ports.
The ship Volunteer , of and for this port, remained at Plymouth, 23d December.
FALMOUTH, Jan. 3.
French Bulletins. —We have received the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth bulletins of the French army. The fourteenth is dated Dec. 5, and contains an account of the advance of the army, and summoning of the town. It states that marquis Perales was detected putting sand into the cartridges, & immediately strangled—3 or 4000 monks were employed in Madrid in remaking them.
The following extracts from the 14th bulletin are most worthy of notice:
To take Madrid by assault, might be a military operation of little difficulty; but to engage that great city to surrender, by employing alternately force and persuasion, & by rescuing the people of property, and real good men, from the oppression under which they groaned; this was what was really difficult. All the exertions of the emperor, during these two days, had no other end—They have been crowned with the greatest success.
It would have been difficult to form a conception of the disorder that reigned in Madrid, if a great number of prisoners, arriving in succession, had not given an account of the frightful scenes of every description of which that capital presented the spectacle. They had intersected the streets, erected parapets on the houses, barricades of bales of wool, and of cotton had been formed; the windows had been stopped with mattresses. Those of the inhabitants who despised of a successful resistance were flying into the fields—others who had preserved some share of reason, and who preferred appearing in the midst of their property before a generous enemy, to abandoning it to the pillage of their fellow citizens, demanded that they should not expose themselves to an assault. Those who were strangers to the town, or who had nothing to lose, were for a defence to the last extremity, accused the troops of the line of treason, and obliged them to continue their fire.
At five o'clock general Morla, (this is the former governor of Cadiz) one of the members of the military junta, and Don Bernar-do Uriarte, sent from the town, repaired to the tent of his serene highness the major general. They informed him that the most intelligent persons were of opinion, that the town was destitute of resources, and that the continuation of the defence would be the height of madness; but that the lower classes of the people, and the crowd of men, strangers to Madrid, wished to defend themselves, and thought they could do it with effect. They required the day of the 4th to make the people listen to reason.
The conduct of the English is shameful. On the 20th Nov. they were at the Escurial to
the number of 6000 men. They passed some days there. They pretended they would do nothing less than pass the Pyrenees, and come to the Garonne. Their troops are very fine, and well disciplined. The confidence with which they had inspired the Spaniards is inconceivable. Some hoped that this division would go to Somosierra; others, that it would come to defend the capital of so dear an ally. Scarcely were they informed that the emperor was at Somosierra, when the English troops beat a retreat on the Escurial. From thence, combining their march, with the division which was at Salamanca, they have taken their course towards the sea.
The general of brigade, Maison, has been wounded. General Bruyere, who advanced imprudently the moment the firing ceased, has been killed. Twelve soldiers have been killed, and fifty wounded.
Bonaparte addressed general Morla in severe terms, for his conduct at Cadiz, & closed by desiring him to "return to Madrid—I give you till 6 o'clock to-morrow morning—return at that hour—you have only to inform me of the submission of the people—if not, you and your troops shall be put to the sword." The bulletin closes with a panegyric on the order observed by the French, in taking possession of the town, the security enjoyed by the inhabitants, and with a tirade against the English, said to have been pronounced by an aged Spaniard. The principal reproach is, that an army of 40,000 British troops had not appeared on the Ebro at a proper period of the contest.
The 15th bulletin is dated, Madrid, Dec. 7. It contains the particulars of the conduct of several officers who distinguished themselves with promotions. It states that gen. Lubien-ski had, on the second, reconnoitered the remains of the army of Castanos, at Guadalajara, under the command of general Pena. Castanos was said to have been deposed by the general Junta. Then follows a long tirade against the duke Del Infante, who is accused of having been the principal actor in the business of the Escurial (the abdication of Charles IV.) the principal counsellor of Ferdinand the VII. and attached to the interest of England. This declaration ends with asking—"and what will he gain by this conduct? He will lose his titles, his property valued at 2,000,000 of livres a year, and he will go to London, to seek the contempt and ingratitude with which England has always rewarded the men who sacrifice their honor and their country to the injustice of their cause." The bulletin continues, "as soon as the report of the chief of squadron, count Lubien-ski, was known, the duke of Istria put himself in march, with 16 squadrons of cavalry, to observe the enemy."
The duke of Belluno followed with the infantry. The duke of Istria arrived at Guadalajara, & found there the rear guard of the enemy which was filing towards Andalusia, dispersed it and made 500 prisoners. The general of division Ruffin, and the brigade of dragoons of Bordessault, informed that the enemy were moving towards Aranjuez, proceeded to that place—The enemy were put to flight, and these troops were immediately put in pursuit of all those that are flying towards Andalusia.
The gen. of division Labousseye entered the Escurial on the 3d. Five or 600 peasants wished to defend the convent, but were driven out by a brisk attack.
Then follow further particulars of the tranquility of Madrid, and the orderly manner in which the possession of the city was taken, &c. A French soldier, found guilty of plundering a number of watches, was shot in the principal square. The disarming was carried on without difficulty. The "king of Spain" (Joseph) had formed two regiments of foreign troops from the late Spanish army.
The 16th bulletin, dated Madrid, Dec. 8, begins like the preceding, with the praises and rewards of distinguished officers. The gen. of division Ruffin having passed the Tagus at Aranjuez, advanced towards Ocana, and cut off the retreat of the remains of the army of Andalusia, which wished to retire to their own province, and threw themselves towards Cuenca.
The divisions of cavalry of generals Lasalle, and Milhaud, were directed to march on Portugal by Taviavera de la Reyna. His majesty wished to spare Sarragossa till Madrid had surrendered; but if that town would be obstinate enough to make resistance, mines and bombs should bring it to reason.
The English fly on every side. The division of Lasalle has, however, fallen in with 16 men of them, who have been put to the sword. They were stragglers, or such who had gone astray.
Then follow some particulars of the siege of Roses in Catalonia, which had not surrendered; but it was supposed the inhabitants were thinking to evacuate it.—The conclusion was formed from seeing a number of small vessels put off from the place to the English ships in the offing.—About 400 Englishmen who had landed, were killed or driven into the sea, by an Italian regiment. An attack made by the Spaniards on the Huelva, was repulsed with loss.
(No. I.)
To the Commander of the town of Madrid.
BEFORE MADRID, Dec. 3, 1808.
The circumstances of the war having conducted the French army to the gates of Madrid, and all the dispositions being made to take possession of the town by storm, I hold it right, and conformable to the usage of all nations, to summon you, Monsieur general, not to expose a town so important to all the horrors of an assault, nor to render so many peaceful inhabitants victims of the evils of war. Wishing to omit nothing to inform you of your real situation, I send you the present summons by one of your officers who has been made prisoner, and who has had an opportunity of seeing all the means that the army has to reduce the town. Receive, Monsieur general, the assurance of my high consideration.
Major Gen. ALEX. BERTHIER.
(No. II. in Spanish.)
To his most serene highness the Prince of Neufchatel.
It is indispensably incumbent upon me, most serene highness, to consult previous to my
giving a categorical answer to your highness, the constituted authorities of my court, and moreover, to ascertain the dispositions of the people as impressed by the circumstances of the day. For these purposes I entreat your highness to grant, for this day, a suspension of arms, in order that I may comply with those duties, assuring you, that early in the morning, or this night, I will send a general officer with my answer to your highness; assuring you, that I profess to you all the consideration due to your high rank and merit.
MA. QUIS CASTILAN. Madrid, 3d Dec. 1808.
To the general commanding in Madrid. IMPERIAL CAMP, BEFORE MADRID, December 4, 11 A. M.
Mons. GEN. CASTILAN. To defend Madrid is contrary to the principles of war, and inhuman towards the inhabitants.—His majesty authorises me to send you a second summons. Immense batteries are mounted; miners are prepared to blow up your principal buildings; columns of troops are at the entrance of the town, of which some companies of sharpshooters have made themselves masters; but the emperor, always generous in the course of his victories, suspends the attack till two o'clock. The town of Madrid ought to look for protection & security for its peaceable inhabitants, for its ministers; in fine, the oblivion of the past. Hoist a white flag before two o'clock, & send commissioners to treat for the surrender of the town.
Accept, mons. general, &c. Major Gen. ALEX. BERTHIER.
LONDON, Dec. 24.
The Army.—It is said that excellent officer, Sir Arthur Wellesley, goes out in command of all the reinforcements going to Spain. With him go—
Maj. Gen. Spencer, Maj. Gen. Dyott, Murray, Thelwes, Ferguson, Brig. Gen. Elwes, Payne, Dorrrien, Cotton, Duff.
There will shortly be an English army in Spain, to conquer for the Spaniards, even if they do not fight for themselves. Sir John Moore has very urgently pressed government to expedite the return of the general officers attached to the army under his command now in this country, and several of them, among whom is Sir Arthur Wellesley, are making preparations to proceed to Spain immediately.
Besides the Spanish papers which have arrived, we have received this morning the Corona Diary of the 14th December. It contains not a word of news, neither foreign or domestic: Its contents consist only of a long eulogy in honor of the gallant Don Francisco Requeni, major general in the Spanish army, who being severely wounded in one of the battles in Biscay, died as he was conveying to Coruna on board of a Spanish frigate. There is also a few voluntary contributions.
Reinforcements, to the amount of about 10,000 men are forthwith embarked; the troops selected for this purpose are, we understand, the brigade of guards from Chatham, and the 27th and 89th regiments. This detachment will immediately embark at Ramsgate. Major general Spencer is to command these troops, having under him major general Tilsor and brigadier general Campbell. In Ireland, the royal dragoons and 2d battalion of the 83d are said to be actually on their march to Cork, where they are to embark without delay.
We can assure the public that there is not the least foundation for the assertion made by a morning paper of yesterday, that it was the intention of Lord Mulgrave to resign the office of first lord of the Admiralty previous to the meeting of parliament.
The Spaniards have a corps of six thousand men, under general Bellestueas, which defends the pass at Columbus, in Asturias, and should the enemy advance, near 120,000 peasants are ready to assemble and act against them. They are continually taking prisoners by attacking foraging parties of the French in the Montagna, where the enemy, according to all accounts, are in great distress for provisions.
DECEMBER 26.
Two mails from Gottenburg arrived at a late hour last night, but they have brought hardly any thing worthy of notice. The convention concluded between the Russian and Swedish armies, had not yet received the sanction of the emperor. Indeed there had not been time for the return of the couriers.
Dutch papers to the 18th have been received, but the principal part of their contents have been already received through the medium of the French papers, and published in the Star more than a week ago. They mention some movements of troops in Italy, preparatory to an attack on Sicily. These we should suppose to be mere demonstrations, for the purpose of preventing any British troops being sent from that island to Catalonia, as we understand it was once intended. They have produced all the effects to the enemy proposed; for it is known that a strong detachment that was within a few hours sail of that part of the coast of Spain, some time ago was ordered back. Had Murat the means of conveying an army to Sicily, and of protecting it during the passage, there is no doubt, from his enterprising character, that he would make a bold effort to render himself master of that island, by far the most valuable part of the former dominions of his Sicilian majesty.
M. Krause, who has been for some time in London, on a secret mission to our court, left town on Monday afternoon, for Portsmouth, from whence he is immediately to proceed to Vienna, by Trieste. Mr. Shaw, one of his majesty's messengers, accompanied that gentleman on his journey, he being the bearer of dispatches from the British cabinet to our ambassador at that court.
The 4th Swiss regiment, about 870 strong, which revolted from the French service, at the evacuation of Lisbon by Junot, and arrived at Portsmouth have been engaged into our service; the Swiss into de Noil's regiment and the Italians into the Sicilian regiment at Sicily.
The 2d battalions of the 23d and 88th regiments are embarking at Cork with the 1st (or royal) dragoons.

The Dacre transport has arrived from Cadiz and Coruna. On the 26th of November she left the former, with about twenty sail, under convoy of the Eagle, captain Rowley. From the latter port we have advices of a much later date than the time of her departure. At Cadiz, when she sailed, they were wholly unacquainted with the rapid progress of Bonaparte towards the centre of the kingdom.
Dec. 23. The duty on the exportation of goods, the produce of countries in amity with G. Britain and from which British ships are not excluded, has been taken off by an order in council, suspending in that respect the operation of the acts of parliament founded on the orders in council of November last. This seems to be an important alteration in the system on which the orders in council were founded, and which is rendered necessary by our relations with Spain and the Spanish colonies. It will also tend to remove the natural objections made by the Americans to pay what they call tribute, and will so far contribute to conciliate the U. States. This order in council is dated Dec. 21, and is one of the intended changes hinted at by Mr. Canning in his letter to Mr. Pinkney.
December 31. Dispatches were yesterday afternoon received from Admiral De Courcy, at Coruna, dated the 23d ult. inclosing dispatches from Sir David Baird, dated the 17th. It was rumored in consequence, that accounts of the actual junction of the British troops had been received. This event, there is reason to believe, has before this time taken place; but when Sir David Baird wrote it had not—he was, however, on the point of joining Sir John Moore, whose headquarters were then at a distance of about twenty-four miles.
This intelligence is highly satisfactory. The communication between the two armies was already established; nor did it experience any interruption; and they might be said to have formed a line extending from Benevento to Toro. The Marquis de la Romana, who had collected a well organized force of between twenty and thirty thousand men at Leon, had marched from thence, for the purpose, it was supposed, of attacking a French division at Burgos, and which, it was generally supposed, he would have very little difficulty in subduing; and the position of the British army was at the same time so advantageous, as to promise the most favorable result from their future operations.
The French army may prosecute their advantages in a line towards the south; but whilst the British forces possess the means of pressing upon any particular part of the line of their communication with France, the enemy must at all times be exposed to the possibility of being cut off from those points whence they are to expect the arrival of reinforcements. Besides which, it is said that such a communication had been established with the army of Romana, as would enable the British and Spanish forces to effect a direct concentration, whenever such a measure should be deemed necessary; and thus would the allies, in case of emergency, be able to oppose to the enemy an army of 50,000 men, including 40,000 British troops, a force competent, we trust, to the task of maintaining itself against any division which the enemy can now spare to send against it, and certainly capable of successfully encountering the reinforcements now on their march to join the French army in the heart of Spain.
The above accounts were brought by the Swallow, of 18 guns, arrived at Plymouth. She left Coruna on Saturday last, and we are happy to add, brings a confirmation of the report that all the males, capable of bearing arms, have been called out to be enrolled. The levy includes all from sixteen to sixty years; and of these the whole number from 16 to 40, have been ordered to join the armies. This looks well, and furnishes ground to hope, that at length the people in the northern provinces will be roused into action.
A proclamation from Lisbon, dated the Palace of Government, Dec. 9 calls on the whole nation to rise in mass to defend their country, and oppose an insurmountable barrier against the French.
The Lisbon Gazette of the 13th Dec. also contains a decree issued by the council at war, and dated Dec. 11. requiring the whole Portuguese people to arm themselves in every manner in their power, and especially with pikes of six or seven feet in length. The military governors of the provinces are requested to make out and transmit lists of such persons as, by their activity and abilities, are proper to receive a command. Their general arming is to include all persons from the age of fifteen to sixty.
The troops embarking at Ramsgate with those ordered for embarkation at Cork, will amount to about 15,000 men, and their destination, should no ulterior circumstances intervene, is certainly Cadiz, in order to co-operate with the Spanish forces in the defence of the passes of Sierra Morena. Sir Arthur Wellesley, who is gone to Ireland for the purpose of urging the embarkation from that point, has the command of this division, with major gen. Spencer as his command; and much may be expected from the talents and combined powers of these officers.
Price of stocks this day at 1 o'clock—Consols, for Jan. 66 5/8 3/4—Reduced 65 5/8—Omnium 1 1/4 1/2.
Exchequer bills, 2s. 4s. prem.
Specie is very plenty throughout the French empire, and there never was a period known, particularly at Paris, either before the French revolution under Louis XV. or since, when gold and silver were so abundant. The subject of Napoleon has become nearly reconciled to their privations with respect to sugar and coffee, the consumption of those articles having been diminished one half last year; but the want of cotton for their manufactures was a circumstance which excited great uneasiness; and to this incident was attributed the relaxation of the Milan decree in favor of the Tunisian flag, a relaxation which it was supposed was intended more for the great neutral power of America, (at least by convenience) than for so petty a state as Tunis. The Union, (U. S. dispatch ship) was the vessel which conveyed the information of that modification of the Milan decree to England; and that, with the disasters in Spain, are supposed to have been the moving considerations for the late alterations of the orders of council. Joachim (Murat), the king of Naples, was making formidable preparations to invade and conquer Sicily; and since the reduction of Capri, it was the universal opinion that he would succeed. He carried off with him a high hand in his new kingdom, and he was considered as the exact counterpart of the emperor, who is his brother-in-law. In England it was believed that a treaty had been signed between Russia and Sweden, immediately after the convention of Oldek. Neither France nor England is, it is thought, have any serious disposition to go to war with us; at the
same time that they calculate much upon the liberality of America. Col. Burr, Gen. Miranda and Mr. Swartwout were in London, living in much of society and associated with persons of distinction. The British government do not countenance their support. Col. Burr, at least openly whatever he may do privately. The embassy was applauded in Europe as a very wise and salutary measure; and it was the opinion of many intelligent persons that it began to have a serious effect in Russia. The late royal family of Spain were at Nice, in the neighborhood of Marseilles. Lucien Bonaparte resided in the vicinity of Florence, in his usual style. Madame de Stael, authoress of Corinna, for which she was banished from France by the emperor, and daughter of the celebrated Necker, resides at a castle near Geneva, which was the property of her father, in a style of elegant retirement. This lady is rich. A son of hers is about to visit America. It was expected he would have come out in the U. States. Messrs. Talleyrand and Chamagny are at Paris; the former was old and growing extremely infirm; the latter is like-wise there. The conduct of some of our consuls in Europe, we are informed, is liable to great objections. Their improper commixture at all trade has been productive of much disgrace to the American flag, and very baneful consequences to the real commercial interests of the U. S.—Monitor.
* Swartwout has been in the U. S. several weeks.
FRENCH DIGNITARIES.—As the new Nomenclature of the French Generals occasions some difficulty to the readers of the Bulletins, &c. we insert the following Key for their satisfaction:—
  The Prince A. Beauharnais Duke of Parma.   The Prince A. Treasu- of Placenza.   ner (Le Brun)   Marshal Moncey of Cornegiano.   Massena of Rivoli.   Augereau of Castiglione.   Soult of Dalmatia.   Lannes of Montebello.   Monnier of Treviso.   Ney of Eichingen.   Davoust of Auerstadt.   Beurnier of Ionia.   Victor of Belluno.   Lefebvre of Jantzic.   Kellerman of Varmy.   Colonels-Generals.   Marmont Duke of Raissa.   Junot Duke of Abrantes.   Great officers of the Crown.   Caulincourt Duke of Vicenza.   Chamberlain   Duroc, Great Marshal of the Palace of Firon.   Generals.   Savary Duke of Rovigo.   Arighi of Padua. 
BALTIMORE, March 9. THE GUADALOUPE NEWS.
Last evening, after many of our papers were in circulation, we stop the Press to insert the following article, which was entered on the Coffee-House Book:—
From the Merchant's Coffee-House Book. Arrived French schooner L'Etouile, 16 days from Guadalupe bound to Bordeaux in distress, having sprung both masts in a gale. The news brought by this vessel is of the most important nature, the particulars that have reached us are, that the British were repulsed in two attacks on Martinique, with the loss of 2000 men, and a 74 (the Captain) which grounded in the attack. They have possession of the town of St. Pierre. Guadalupe was expected to be attacked. The two islands are blockaded by about 60 vessels of war. An express boat had arrived there from L'Orient, which she left 4th Jan. with dispatches. Bonaparte and his Brother entered Madrid, on the 4th Dec. the Junta had surrendered themselves. The French were on their march to Portugal, with Junot at their head. The British troops were retreating to the coast. It was said the Spanish ports were shut against their embarkation.
We copy from the American the following additional items:—Fed. Gazette.
The French burnt all the vessels in Port Royal Harbor, to prevent their falling into the hands of the English.
Several British vessels had arrived at Dominigue with the wounded from Martinique.
The British have not attacked Fort Royal the strong hold of the Island, in fact, the Gibraltar of the W. Indies. Their attack, was directed against St. Pierre, the commercial capital; they landed in three divisions one immediately in the city and on the right and left; they were repulsed from the latter points with great slaughter. The city being an open road, and defended with but two small batteries, could not easily resist their landing.
Vast quantities of English goods have been seized in Spain and confiscated.
Bilboa was taken, with a number of English vessels which were in harbor.
The Bulletins down to the 15th had been received at Guadalupe, but our informant did not know their contents.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, March 2. EXPENDITURES OF PUBLIC MONIES.
The bill from the Senate further to amend the several acts for the establishment of the war and navy departments, having been read a first time.
Mr. W. Alston moved that it be rejected. The bill which had been sent from this House, contained nearly the same provisions as this, but much more effectual. When the appropriations for the ensuing year had been under consideration before the committee of Ways & Means, they had unanimously agreed that it would be proper to add to the bill regulations to guard the expenditure of the public money. That great abuses had grown out of the misapplication of public money, no one would deny; the facts stated every man in the street. The practice had been, when money had been appropriated for the War and Navy Departments, instead of drawing it out of the treasury by warrants for each specific purpose, to draw it out by millions. The statement of the Secretary of the Navy, in opposition to the bill as it went from this House, was not sufficient ground to induce the House to reverse its decision; and he was authorised to state, from the Secretary of the Treasury, that the difficulties stated against the proposed plan did not exist; that the forms for carrying into effect the bill were already provided.
Mr. Lyon thought the motion of Mr. Alston at least an impolitic one, as it might, if successful, jeopardize the passage of the appropriation bill, to which provisions of nearly a similar nature had been attached and sent to the Senate. There were indeed some little differences, none he believed in any important principles, between the bill which had passed this House and that sent from the Senate. The few alterations he thought absolutely necessary, and he was surprised to hear the gentleman speak of the statement sent from the Secretary of the Navy, and printed for the use of the House, as erroneous, without any attempt to support its defects. The gentleman had relied on the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury, and however he might concur in an opinion, as to the financial talents of that gentleman, he could not consent that the Secretary who
had made the statement on this occasion, had discovered less ability, or knowledge of the duties of his office.
Mr. Newton suggested the propriety of permitting the bill to be on the table, till the decision of the Senate on the bill which went from this House was known.
Mr. Taylor hoped the bill would be rejected. Now was the time to make a stand in support of the bill sent from this House. The clauses on the subject of the expenditure of public money had been properly annexed to the bill, and he believed that they could be passed; for the Senate believed would not take upon themselves to push the House from its ground as they had in the case of the famous navy bill during the present session. It had always appeared to him that this government ought to have some pecuniary check on the people and every member of the House could take a complete view of the whole expenditure of the nation. The Secretary of the Treasury had that commanding view as to the receipts; but he had not the same complete and ample view of the monies paid from the Treasury. Eight years ago it had been reported, very unfairly perhaps as respected some individuals, who were stated as debtors in the report of the committee of investigation, that there had been much misapplication of the public money. From what had it sent? For the want of that measure which had passed a few days ago in this House, without a dissenting voice. The bill as sent from this House was recurring to the good advice given eight years ago, that it was necessary not only that they should be economical in the expenditure of the public money, but that the appropriations should be specifically applied. It was calculated to prevent the agents of the departments from turning over immense sums of the public money at the rate of three per cent. per month. He wished to have some department to be amenable for all the expenditures of the government; and he would rather, in fact, lose the appropriation bill, than agree to strike out the sections sent from this House.
The bill was then rejected, 31 to 26.
ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE. The House resumed the consideration of the bill from the Senate, for incorporating a company to make a turnpike from Mason's Causeway to Alexandria. A motion made by Mr. Lewis to recommit it to a committee of the whole, was negatived. After various amendments offered and negatived, which occupied about three hours, the bill was ordered to a third reading.
FOREIGN LICENSES.
The House took up for consideration the bill for discontinuing vessels of the United States, navigating under foreign licenses, 53 to 24.
The first section of the bill, which it will be recollected, calls home all vessels which went out previous to the embargo, &c. had been struck out the last time the bill was under consideration.
Mr. Jackson moved an amendment subjecting persons convicted of accepting, using or conniving as the use of a foreign license to fine or imprisonment. This amendment was modified on motion of Mr. Newton so as to disqualify any person so convicted from holding any office of trust or profit under the U. S.
Mr. Burwell observed that he should consider this more as a paper law than an effectual one; but should feel himself bound by voting for the bill, to enter his solemn protest against so shameful a practice. Mr. B. objected to the principle of expatriation as a punishment, doubting whether Congress had a right to exercise it. As to preventing vessels from sailing under British licenses, he doubted the practicability of preventing it. There were no doubt enough of those licensees in the hands of her public or private agents; and proof of the fact could scarcely ever be obtained, from the privacy under which they were procured, and the discretion with which they would be used. He should however vote for such a law as this, were it only to enter a record on their journals against the practice. He conceived however that before the next session the orders in council rendering such licenses necessary to trade, would be better understood and the people of the Union more strongly united against them; and special laws against particular cases under them would be unnecessary.
Mr. J. G. Jackson was not disposed lightly to commit the House on the subject of expatriation; but there was unquestionably a difference between expatriation and disqualification for office. He produced precedent in support of the amendment proposed. Mr. J. regretted that this practice could not be prevented, from the Proteus-like character of some merchants; and deplored the necessity which would compel them to place a law for preventing this disgraceful practice on the statute book. He believed that there was not a single member of the House, who was not willing to punish those who violated the honor of the country by accepting foreign licenses.
Mr. Lyon said he could see no necessity for such a law, because it would be impossible to carry it into effect; and because it was an ex post facto law, operating on persons now abroad, who could have no knowledge of such a law, or of an intention to pass it. It was legislating to no other purpose than to show that they had the power to legislate.
Mr. Quincy suggested the propriety of postponing the consideration of this subject till the next session, when the evil would be better understood, and a remedy could be more easily provided. It would be in the power of any person, this bill to the contrary notwithstanding, by a short residence in some foreign port to deprive himself of the character of a citizen of the U. S. and thereby evade the law.
Mr. J. G. Jackson observed that no bill which could be passed could constitutionally have a retrospective effect; and therefore, if we were to wait till the evil had extended, it would be too late to provide a preventative.
Mr. Bacon was by no means certain that this law would prevent the practice of accepting foreign licenses to trade; but he should vote for the bill principally as entering a protest against the right of any foreign nation to regulate or embarrass our trade.
Mr. Lyon spoke at some length against the bill.
Mr. Piek replied to Mr. Lyon. He had not thought that there was an American who, avowing himself to be such, would consent that our citizens should disgrace themselves by this practice. It was necessary to pass this bill if it were only to express the sentiments of the nation on the subject. If no notice were to be taken of it, there would appear to be an acquiescence in the practice by the U. S.
Mr. J. G. Jackson's motion was carried 67 to 6.
The bill was then ordered to a third reading 65 to 33.
ARMY AND NAVY APPROPRIATION.
The House took up for consideration the amendments of the Senate to the bill which went from this House for amending the several acts for establishing the war and navy departments, and to make appropriation for the support of the military and naval establishment for the year 1809.
The Senate had stricken out the sections for guarding the expenditure of public money (having passed the bill on the subject which was this morning rejected in the House) and the appropriation of one million of dollars for fortifications.
The question on concurrence with the Senate in the first amendment, was negatived by Yeas & Nays—73 to 3.
The Yays were Messrs. Masters, Nicholas and Quincy.
The question on concurrence in the second amendment (for striking out the appropriation for fortifications) was carried by Yeas and Nays—47 to 33.
The bill for incorporating a company for making a turnpike road from Mason's Causeway to Alexandria was read a third time. Mr. Gholson moved to postpone the bill indefinitely.—Ayes 19, Noes 42. A quorum not being present, a motion was made to adjourn. Learned.
DOMESTIC.
CIRCULAR.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
March 3d, 1809.
SIR, I herewith transmit a printed copy of an act "to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and for other purposes."
The provisions of the 1st and 2d sections extend to public ships and vessels of France, the regulations already in force in relation to public vessels of G. Britain.
The 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th sections, take effect after the 15th day of this month; after which day, vessels owned by citizens of the United States may be cleared for any port or place, other than those excepted by the 12th section, on giving bond in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in other respects complying with the requisites of the 2d section of the act of January last. It follows, that the provision in the last mentioned section requiring bond in six times the value of the vessel and cargo is repealed from and after the 15th of this month.
The law remains in full force in relation to vessels owned by foreigners; and, in addition thereto, bond in four times the value of the vessel and cargo must be required from such vessels, whether they sail in ballast or with the cargoes which they had brought in, that they shall not proceed to forbidden ports, &c. in the form prescribed by the 15th sec. Not even English vessels can, after that day, be cleared for the dominions of England, or French vessels for the dominions of France. Packets and other vessels, excepted under the 1st. sec. of the act, may however be permitted to proceed. No foreign vessel whatsoever, and wherever bound, can take away cargo on board.
The coasting trade is, by the 14th sec. released from every impediment laid by the embargo laws, such provisions excepted as are contained in the 15th sec. All instructions, therefore, on that subject are revoked, and particularly those respecting re-shipments. Detentions are still however authorized in cases where there is sufficient cause to apprehend that an evasion of the law is intended. And the provisions applicable to districts adjacent to foreign territories remain in force. But you are authorized to grant permissions to proceed to New-Orleans, unless you have reason to believe that there is an intention to invade or violate the laws, in which case you will refer the application to this department.
Every country nominally enjoying an independent form of government, (other than Great Britain or France) and not in the actual possession of either Great Britain or France, is open by the law, and particularly Holland, Spain and Portugal, and their colonies; but you will suspend until the question has been better investigated, granting clearances for any part of the island of St. Domingo, or the kingdom of Italy.
Colonies conquered by, and in possession of Great Britain or France, are prohibited.
I am yours, respectfully, ALBERT GALLATIN. Collector of the port of Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, March 12.
By the Union dispatches from England are received, which we understand do not otherwise change the subsisting relations between the U. States and G. Britain, than as they be affected by the following order of council [extracted from the London Gazette of December 27th] the operation of which, so far as relates to this country, would seem to be nugatory, the late act of Congress interdicting intercourse with Great Britain and France excluding the British flag from our ports. Cotton, likewise, it will be recollected, is prohibited from exportation.—Nat. Int.
The dispatches received from France are of the same character with those from England, and do not change the previous state of relations between the U. States and France. We understand that the dispatches from this country were not received in France until the 16th of Nov. and that the latest letter from General Armstrong is dated December 6th, during which time the emperor was absent on the Spanish campaign. No modification of the Milan decree had taken place.
The French papers brought by the Union contain no news, she having left L'Orient the 12th of December.
In England the price of flour, on the departure of the Union, was nineteen dollars a barrel; in France seven dollars.—Ib.
Since the foregoing compilation we have had the pleasure of an interview with Mr. Purvis, from whom we learn that he entertains the strongest apprehensions relative to the fate of the immense mercantile capital that is about to be committed to the ocean by the partial repeal of the embargo. From his observations abroad, & all the information he has been able to collect, he fears that a wide spread ruin will be the consequence. Never has there, perhaps, been a season in which there existed higher inducements to prudence and circumspection.
Mr. Purvis left Mr. Champagny at Paris, the latter end of Nov. whence he was then about to follow the emperor. On the 2d of Jan. information was received at Plymouth from London, stating that the ministry had received intelligence that the English and Spanish forces had noted, and that an engagement had taken place between them and the French on the 16th of December, in which the French lost 50,000 men. A few hours after the receipt of this intelligence, the loss on the part of the French had fallen to 25,000. This news had produced great exultation at Plymouth. The general impression, however, in England among intelligent men was, that the French arms must eventually prevail in Spain.—Ib.
On Saturday last Thomas Jefferson, Esq. left Washington for Monticello. The President has removed to the Government House.
Extract of a letter from Leghorn, dated 15th Nov. 1808.
The following American vessels are at that place: Schooner John, Capt. Chaytor, of Baltimore; brig Violet, Merret, of Boston; ship Jersey, Williams, of New York, detained under the Milan Decree; schooner Hope, Brady, of Philadelphia, vessel & cargo condemned; brig Alexander, Langhorne, of Norfolk, to be sold the 21st to pay port charges; ship Aurora, Hall, of Portsmouth, received express permission from his Imperial Majesty to sail for the United States, with distressed American Seamen.—N. Y. Mer. Adv.
The Secretary of the Treasury has made a Report on the Memorial of the stockholders of the Bank of the United States praying for a renewal of their Charter after the 4th of March 1811. This Report was read in the Senate of the United States on the 2d. Inst. It is long and interesting, and at some convenient opportunity shall be laid before our readers.
Mr. Gallatin's leading propositions are— 1 To increase the present capital of ten to thirty millions of dollars; fifteen of which are to be subscribed by such states as may desire it, and if desired also, a branch to be established in each subscribing State—the state stock not transferable—the remaining five millions to be subscribed by American Citizens only, under such regulations as would make an equitable apportionment amongst the several states and territories.
2 The United States to have the power of appointing a few directors in the general direction, and each State, a few directors in the direction of the Bank established in such state.
3 The Bank to oblige itself to loan to the United States a sum not exceeding 3-5ths of its capital, whenever it may be required, at not more than 6 per cent.—and to allow an interest on all sums, perhaps exceeding $3,000,000, that may be deposited at any one time on account of the United States.
These arrangements would have the effect, 1 of excluding foreign control in the election of directors, and securing a majority of the direction to the people of the U. States.—2. of securing to the United States a prompt loan of $13,000,000 on any sudden emergency.—3. of procuring an interest on large deposits of the public monies, which have hitherto lain unproductive in the vaults of the Bank.—4. of forming an additional link of common interest & union amongst the several states.
Amidst these consequences, however, Mr. Gallatin has altogether pretermitted the constitutional view of this question. It is in vain for him to prove that such a measure would be expedient to the U. S. until he can show that it is agreeable to the constitution. This is the first point to be settled. If Mr. G. is able to refute the arguments of Mr. Madison as the first incorporation of the Bank—or if he can prevail upon the states, to amend the constitution of the U. S. in this respect—he would do more towards the continuation of the charter, than all his specious or most solid arrangements.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, MARCH 17, 1809.
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
NO. III.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
I have now explained to you the origin & constitution of the Armory Committee. Before I proceed to the examination and refutation of their report; it remains only, that I should show you how that committee was employed during the eight weeks, in which it is supposed, they were giving me a hearing.
The first object specified in the resolution under which they acted, was, that they should "enquire into the manner in which the institution had been conducted since its commencement." Here it is to be remarked, that the building of the institution commenced in 1779. My Reports had been annually submitted to the executive; and to the executive to the legislature, at every session. My accounts had been also passed by the executive regularly; whose journals during every session, were laid upon the table of the House of Delegates, open to the inspection of every member. The Auditor's accounts, comprehending a general statement of the expenditures on this object were also, annually, submitted; and the details of the expenses were to be found on the files in his office. The treasury office contained also the evidence of this annual expense; and every year a committee of the House of Delegates was appointed, jointly with a committee of the Senate, to examine the treasurer's accounts. The manufactory itself, is but a few yards out of the limits of the city of Richmond; the members of the assembly were, every year, in the habit of visiting it; here they had an opportunity of seeing the manner in which the various operations were carried on; of seeing the order kept up among the artificers; of examining the contracts made with these men; of inspecting, if they pleased, the books of the institution; of counting the stands of arms, and thus checking my reports; in short, there was no one subject having any kind of connection with the armory, from the books of the executive council down to the payrolls given monthly to the artificers, which had not been regularly laid open, most completely to the inspection and examination of every legislature, from the time that the first pick-axe was struck into the earth, to clear away the foundation, down to the meeting of the assembly, last winter. As every preceding legislature had equal powers with the last; as they had equal opportunities of knowing the truth; evidence equally authentic before them; and equal patriotism and intelligence to investigate it; the fair presumption, and, indeed, the only one compatible with the honor of former legislatures, is, that the merits of this institution and of its officers were annually considered and canvassed, if not by any formal measure of the house, at least by the members individually. Why, then, your will naturally enquire, were not the abuses discovered sooner, and the officers removed? The answer is plain and easy. It was because former legislatures did not understand this new kind of merit; or discovering abuses which did not exist; it was because former legislatures knew the value of this institution to the state, & were disposed to cherish and foster it; because they felt a proper respect for the constitution, & for that branch of the government under whose immediate care and direction the armory had been placed; because they chose to rely only on authentic evidence, and to give the subject, on all occasions, a fair and candid examination. The same temper would have conducted any legislature or any enquiring body to the same result at this time.
The last legislature, however, not satisfied with moving in their appropriate sphere, and exercising that portion of annual power which was delegated to them, recited themselves into a high court of enquiry, not only over the executive, but over all former legislatures, as far back as 1779, each of which possessed equal powers with themselves. For they resolve to enquire, (not how the manufactory had been conducted since the last meeting of the legislature; but) how it had been conducted since its commencement, thereby overhauling the conduct of their own predecessors in office. Admitting, however, that this long, irregular, how ought it to have been begun and conducted? The management of the institution, from its commencement, been confided by law to the executive; a co-ordinate and dignified branch of the government. One would think, therefore, that the first enquiries of the committee would have been addressed to that body; who from their intimate and continual connexion with the business, were the best qualified to throw light upon it, and from their elevated grade in the government, were best entitled to their respect and confidence. Had the committee made this application, they would have been pointed, spe-

ally, the various orders of council on the subject... They were all directed to the auditor's office...
The other measure which I proposed to notice was the cause of enquiry adopted by the committee...
sooner have made an excursion or that among other men of real respectability...
TO JOHN TAYLOR, ESQUIRE. I have promised, sir, to be very brief in my reply to your long communication...
not the author of John Taylor's Resolutions of 1811. James Madison, the author of these famous Resolutions...
NEW RESTRICTIONS UPON THE TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES. Louis Napoleon, King of Holland, and Constable of France...
The suppressed Documents, on which the Federalists are now laying so much stress, are continued in this day's paper...
That you are not the author of the famous Resolutions of 1798, is really a news to the world...
Who has done it? Suspicion must light either upon some one in the Department of State...
MARRIED, on Thursday the 9th inst Mr. WM. MANN, Deputy Marshal, to the amiable Miss FRANCES GATEWOOD...
DIED, on the 10th instant aged 83 years Mr. Henry Marks, formerly of the City of Philadelphia...
TEN CASKS FRESH PHILADELPHIA CLOVER SEED, FOR SALE BY WHITE & SHELTON.
AN elegant assortment of LOOKING GLASSES & WINDOW CORNICES, gilt with balls and ornaments...
WILL be sold, for cash, on the 27th day of March, at public auction, at King William Court House...
TUITION.—The Subscriber, teaching School at the Green Springs in Louisa county...
NEGROES FOR SALE.—To be sold at Charlottesville in the county of Albemarle...
Merchant's, Lawyer's, Sheriff's and Constable's BLANKS, For Sale at this Office.

FURTHER SUPPRESSED DOCUMENTS.
(CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.)
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to Mr. Armstrong. May 2d, 1808.
[To follow the paragraph ending with the words "will be immediately taken."]
THE repeal of her decrees is the more to be expected, above all, if Great Britain should repeal, or be likely to repeal hers, as the plan of the original decree at Berlin did not extend to a violation of the freedom of the seas...
Extract of a letter from Mr. Armstrong to Mr. Pinkney. Paris, 26th June, 1808.
The St. Michael arrived at L'Orient on 1st inst. and the government messenger at Paris on the 8th; a passport for the vessel to Falmouth, thence to L'Orient again, was immediately requested...
Extract of a letter from Mr. Armstrong to Mr. Madison. 20th August, 1808.
"We have somewhat overrated our means of coercion of the two great belligerents to a course of justice. The embargo is a measure calculated above any other, to keep us whole, and keep us in peace, but beyond this you must not count upon it.
DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO G. BRITAIN.
Letter from Mr. Pinkney to Mr. Madison, February 2, 1808.
"SIR, I had an interview this morning with Mr. Canning, at his own request. One object of the interview related to the message of the president, of 27th of October last, of which a newspaper copy had been received from Mr. Erskine.
"As soon as this subject was disposed of, Mr. C. observed, that he had requested to see me principally for the purpose of conversing with me privately and extra officially upon the duty proposed to be laid in consequence of their late blocking orders...
SPEECH
Of Mr. Nicholas, upon the bill to interdict commercial intercourse with France, England, &c. MR. CHAIRMAN, I shall not conceal or disguise my opinion; it has been and continues to be, that the embargo shall cease, war will be the only proper and honorable course for this country to pursue...
tant towards the first effect of the orders, (of which it was the object to compel France to relieve the commerce of the world from the oppression of her late decrees,) that considerable supplies of cotton should not be introduced into the continent...
"That whether the objects were the one or the other, it was, as he knew my opinion, that the U. States would hold that object as well as the means and the whole system connected with them, to be utterly inadmissible...
"I answered, in substance, as I saw it was his wish, that I should mention what had passed to you. And that I did not doubt, that the motives of his proposal, whatever might be thought of the proposal, itself would be acceptable to the president.
"I must not trouble you with any reflections upon this conversation, but it is my duty to say, that although Mr. C's manner was extremely conciliatory, not a word escaped him to encourage a hope, that the orders in council would in any degree abandoned...
A letter from Mr. Pinkney to Mr. Madison. LONDON, Jan. 26th, 1808.
"SIR, I had the honor to receive this morning your letter of the 23d of last month, inclosing a copy of a message from the President to Congress, and of their act in pursuance of it, laying an embargo on all our vessels and exports.
"I had been told, that American vessels coming into British ports under warning, could not obtain any document to enable them to return to the United States, in the event of their being their original voyages, although they are not prohibited from returning...
SPEECH
Of Mr. Nicholas, upon the bill to interdict commercial intercourse with France, England, &c. MR. CHAIRMAN, I shall not conceal or disguise my opinion; it has been and continues to be, that the embargo shall cease, war will be the only proper and honorable course for this country to pursue...
protection to our property abroad, it gave it no security on its way home, it only preserved it after its return. When the injuries of which we complain, were inflicted, our choice was between submission and resistance.
"There has been a vote of this house against immediate war. Under these circumstances what ought I to do? I must either vote against my conscience, or against the interest of my constituents...
"I answered, in substance, as I saw it was his wish, that I should mention what had passed to you. And that I did not doubt, that the motives of his proposal, whatever might be thought of the proposal, itself would be acceptable to the president.
"I must not trouble you with any reflections upon this conversation, but it is my duty to say, that although Mr. C's manner was extremely conciliatory, not a word escaped him to encourage a hope, that the orders in council would in any degree abandoned...
A letter from Mr. Pinkney to Mr. Madison. LONDON, Jan. 26th, 1808.
"SIR, I had the honor to receive this morning your letter of the 23d of last month, inclosing a copy of a message from the President to Congress, and of their act in pursuance of it, laying an embargo on all our vessels and exports.
"I had been told, that American vessels coming into British ports under warning, could not obtain any document to enable them to return to the United States, in the event of their being their original voyages, although they are not prohibited from returning...
SPEECH
Of Mr. Nicholas, upon the bill to interdict commercial intercourse with France, England, &c. MR. CHAIRMAN, I shall not conceal or disguise my opinion; it has been and continues to be, that the embargo shall cease, war will be the only proper and honorable course for this country to pursue...
As to the difficulty of excluding their products & manufactures, it is very possible that we may not be able to do it entirely, but I am satisfied that we shall do it essentially. The great avenue through which British goods can be most easily smuggled into this country is Canada...
We yesterday received a letter from Mr. D. JOY, of New-Bedford. This letter contains the following deaths with common sickness, during the short period of 10 months and 24 days.
THE DEATHS. DIED, at Nantucket, March 12, 1808, Miss Mary Joy, aged 15 months; March 25, Miss Winifred Joy, aged 4 years; Dec. 31, Frank Joy, aged 10 months; Jan. 26, 1809, Mrs. Kezia Joy, aged 33, and Feb. 5, Miss Eliza Joy, aged 7 years.
In the neighborhood of Pittsburgh the weather has been so mild that the Ohio has not been frozen over this winter, and the fall of snow beyond the mountains has been but small.
PROPERTY FOR SALE. The subscriber, desirous of removing to the western country, offers for sale his HOUSES & LOTS, in Richmond. He deems a particular description unnecessary, and wishes those inclined to purchase, to view the property.
A small portion only of the purchase money will be required at the time of the sale, and the residue in such installments as may be agreed on, or slaves will be received in payment, for a part or the whole of the property.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH. January 27. oaw2m
IN pursuance of a decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. States for the 5th circuit, in the district of Virginia at the November term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place herein after mentioned: Two TRACTS in the county of Goochland, on the Beaver Dam Creek, containing nine hundred acres; and the other called Little Island, containing 10 acres, at Goochland courthouse on the court day thereof, on the 3d Monday in April.
WM. BERKELEY, JOSIAH ELLIS, WM. MANN, } Commission-ers. January 21. [1ave2m]
NOTICE. All persons having claims against the estate of Samuel Pointer, deceased, are requested to exhibit them, properly authenticated, to the Subscriber, and those indebted are solicited to make immediate payment, as suits will be indiscriminately instituted against all delinquents.
BENJAMIN WOLFE, only Executor. January 24. oaw2m
VIRGINIA, to wit—At a Chancery District Court, held in Williamsburg, the 5th day of November, 1808.
Samuel Coleman, executor of John McLean, Plaintiff—against Richard Fletcher, executor of Francis Ruffin, who was executor of Robert Newsum, Samuel Butler and Martha his wife, late Martha Cooke, Martha Cooke, infant daughter of Robert Cooke, and Martha his wife, by John Newsum her guardian, John Newsum, administrator of Robert Cooke, deceased, George K. Taylor, Richard F. Taylor, Robert Burchett and Ann his wife, Watson Stott and Sarah his wife, and Elizabeth Taylor—which George K. Taylor, Richard F. Taylor, and Elizabeth are children of Richard Taylor, deceased, who was a partner of Richard Taylor and Company; and George Wray his devisee and executor of Jacob Wray, who was executor, heir, devisee & legatee of James Wray, who was a partner of Richard Taylor and company, Defendants.
The defendants Watson Stott & Sarah his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the Act of Assembly, & the rules of this court, & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this Country, on the motion of the Plaintiffs, by their counsel, It is Ordered, That the said defendant, do appear here, on the first day of the next terms and answer the Bill of the Plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper, of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted on the front door of the former Capitol, in this city.
Attest: ANTHONY ROBINSON, C. C. January 21. oaw8w
THE Subscriber will practice the LAW in the county Courts of Goochland, Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia. JOHN ROBERTSON. Manchester, March 7. oaw1m
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing the public, that he has obtained a commission as Notary Public for the district of Abingdon, comprised of the Counties of Grayson, Washington, Lee, Russell, Giles, Wythe and Montgomery, in which he also intends, in a few weeks, to commence the practice of the LAW. Persons having business in that circuit and choosing to confide it to him, may rely on his punctuality, and assiduity in the execution of his duty...
MARCH 13. FRESH RED CLOVER SEED—For sale by BOHN & HUBNER. March 14. 4w
LAND FOR SALE. I have for sale 500 acres of LAND, in the county of Cumberland, situate immediately on Appomattox river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Jermain Baker, Mr. G. Skipwith and Mr. Hughes. It is an eligible farm, well adapted to the culture of tobacco and grain. Some valuable low-ground, and the advantage of navigation are attached to it. The place is very healthy, and the neighborhood very agreeable. Mr. Baker will, at any time, show the premises. ARCHIBALD THWEATT. Petersburg, March 14. 6t
TO BE SOLD, a COACHEE and part of HORSES, belonging to a gentleman who has no farther use for them; To be seen at the Washington Tavern, where the proprietor may also be spoken to. March 10. 2w
TO THE FREEHOLDERS AND HOUSE KEEPERS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, authorised to vote for common councilmen, take notice, that the election will take place on Wednesday the fifth day of April next, the poll will be opened at 10 o'clock at the following places: in Jefferson-ward, at the Court-House, in Madison-ward, at the Eagle Tavern, in Monroe-ward, at Mr. Thomas White's new Brick-House. JOHN F. PRICE, Sergeant of the city of Richmond. epi1w4.
JOHN ALCOCK, informs his friends, and the public, that he is carrying on his CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in all its branches where he makes all kind of Mahogany Furniture in the best manner, and on the newest fashions—Any gentlemen or ladies wanting any Furniture, will find good work executed, and on low terms, as can be bought in New-York, or any other place. Any orders left at my shop, in the Cross-Street, adjoining Prosser and Moncure's Vendue Store, or at Mr. George Greenhow's where I keep my Ware-Room, will be pointedly attended to, and great care taken to deliver it in good order. N. B. Two Apprentices wanted at the above business, who can come well Recommended. January 17. tf
NOTICE.—Cash given for Northern & Southern Bank NOTES at a moderate discount by SIMPSON MORRIS. Richmond Dec. 14.
THE Subscriber is desirous of extending his practice to the Circuit Courts of Goochland, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico, in addition to the Courts in which he has practised heretofore. THOMAS MARSHALL, Attorney at Law. March 7. 4t
THIS day is dissolved, by mutual consent, the partnership of BARRET & OLDS. SAMUEL BARRET, JOSIAH OLDS. March 5. tf
The business will, in future, be carried on by S. BARRET.
THE Co-Partnership of Hancock & Wilson is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All debts due to the said firm of Hancock and Wilson, must be paid to John Hancock, as he is the only person authorized to receive and give receipts for the same. Also, all debts due from the said firm will be paid by said Hancock, to whom application may be made for the same. JOHN HANCOCK, Wm. H. WILSON. February 10.
N. B. The business will, in future, continue to be carried on by John Hancock. J. H. March 3. 3w
LANDING from the Schooner RICHMOND, Isaac Seaman, Master:— 50 Boxes Raisins, 10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds, 5 Casks Green Coffee, 19 Barrels Prime Pork, and 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine. IN STORE, 17 Hogsheads Brown Sugar, 25 do. Molasses, 5 Tierces Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Havana Segars, 3 Bales Welch Planes, Family Flour in barrels and half barrels, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Sonchong Tea, 10 Boxes Mould Candles, FOR SALE BY, GEORGE WATT. January 17. tf
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.—At a meeting of the Directors of the said Company, on Saturday evening, the 18th February, 1809: Resolved, That the Shares of all delinquent Subscribers, to the said company, be sold, at the Bell-Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 25th of next month. N. SHEPPARD, Secretary. February 24. com
JOHN KING, has just received an additional supply of Fancy and other GOODS, which he will sell at his usual cheap rates for cash: February 7. tf
THE CAROLINE JOCKEY CLUB RACES, will commence at the Union Tavern in Caroline County on Wednesday the 19th of April next. 1st. day—A sweepstake for 3 years old colts & fillies, 8 Subscribers, 60 bushels of wheat each, and closed. 2nd. day—The Jockey Club purse—50 Subscribers, 5$ each. 3rd. day—The proprietor's subscription of 30$ with the toll of that, and the preceding days, and 10$ entrance. The Rappahannock Jockey Club Rules, gov. ern. March 10. PHILIP SAMUEL, Sec'y. tdr
TO RENT—THE HOUSE AND LOT on Shockoe Hill, formerly the property and occupied by John Hopkins. Possession to be given immediately. Apply to. THOS. GILLIAT. March 15. oaf
Merchant's, Lawyer's, Sheriff's and Constable's BLANKS, For Sale at this Office.