Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-03-24 00:00:00

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The High Bred Imported Horse,
MAGIC,
WILL stand this season at my stable in Chesterfield County, five miles from Goode's and Bevil's Bridges, on Appomattox river, and twenty five miles from Petersburg and Richmond. Thirty Dollars will be required for the season, the same to be secured by a note to be sent with each mare; but the note may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, at any time before the 25th December next. One dollar to the groom for each mare.
The mares will have the benefit of safe and extensive pasture, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. They and the servants who attend them will be supplied with what may be ordered for them on very reasonable terms.
Magic is a fine chestnut sorrel, fourteen years old last spring; a horse of elegant form and great powers, full fifteen hands and a half high; and from his pedigree below it will be seen that he is as high a bred horse as ever has been imported; and his performances on the turf will show that as a racer he has been excelled but by few horses in this country.
PEDIGREE.
Magic was got by Volunteer, one of the best sons of Eclipse, and Sire of Spread Eagle, Eagle, Stirring, Triumph, Recruit, Commodore, &c. out of Marcella. Marcella was got by Mambrian; her dam, Media, by Sweet Briar, out of Angelica, by Snap-Regulus—Bartlett's Childrens—Honeywood's Arabian, Dam of the two True Blues.
PERFORMANCES.
1797. Newmarket, May 16. Magic received forfeit from Mr. Bowes's colt, Sadler, 50 guineas.
July 10. 50L for three year old colts and fillies. Magic was second to the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Razor, by Trumpator, beating the Duke of Bedford's br. c. by Muffin, and Lord Clarendon's b. f. Grandilla, by Fidget.
Lewes, Aug. 1. A sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, for three year olds, five subscribers. Won by Magic, beating Mr. Durand's b. c. Whip, Sir F. Poole's b. f. Mother Shipton, and Mr. Hyde's Corner.
Newmarket, Oct. 13. A sweepstakes of 50 guineas each. Magic was second to Lord Clermont's f. Joquille, by Precipice; beating Mr. Talbot's Camelion.
Newmarket, Nov. Magic beat Mr. Cannon's Nightshade, for 50 guineas; and on the same day beat Sir J. Honeywood's Louisa, for 10 guineas.
1798. Newmarket, May 2. A sweepstakes of 50 guineas each. Magic was second to Sir C. Turner's ch. f. by Delphin. Mr. Haworth's f. Matranner, paid 20 guineas. Three to one on Magic.
Bibury, May 30. A sweepstakes of five guineas each, 16 subscribers, was won by Magic, beating Lord Villers's Gas, and Lord Oxford's Lilly. On the same day,
walked over for the handicap sweepstakes of 50 guineas each, five subscribers.
May 31. A sweepstakes of 25 guineas each, 11 subscribers, four miles. He was third beating Mr. Talbot's Xanthus.
Brighthelmstone, Aug. 2. The Pot worth stakes of 10 guineas each, 17 subscribers, four miles. Won by Magic, beating Wrangler, Johnny, Bennington, Montezuma, Play or Pay, and Lop.
Lewes, Aug. 9. A sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, 4 miles. Won by Magic; beating Whip, Mr. Henwood's Partner, & Lord Clermont's Joquille.
Canterbury, Aug. 23. His Majesty's plate of 100 gs. 4 miles. He walked over. On the following day, won the city late of 50L beating Lord Linds's bay colt by Magpie.
1799. Newmarket, April 10. A subscription purse of 50L. He was second to Mr. Durand's Bellissima, by Phenomenon; beating Wrangler and Young Javelin.
Lewes, Aug. 1. His Majesty's 100 guineas. He was third; beating the Prince of Wales's Ploughman and Lord Caven-dish's bay horse by Jupiter. On the Saturday following, for the Ladies' plate of 50 gs. he was fifth, beating Sir F. Poole's brother to Waxy.
Litchfield, Sept. 10. A sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, 2 miles, 20 subscribers. Won by Magic, beating Conon, Robin Red Breast, Alfred, Black George, L. Abbe and Sir Robert. On the same day, for his Majesty's 100 gs. 3 mile heats, he was third; being beaten by Mr. Heathcote's bay horse Warner, by King Fergus, and Lord Donegal's b. c. by Potos, and was drawn the second heat.
Leicester, Sept. 18. He won 50L beating Mr. Wilson's Opposition, & Mr. Cooper's Misfortune.
Northampton, Sept. 25. The Town Purse of 50L 4 mile heats. He was 6th the 1st heat, 3d the 2d, and 2d the 3d heat, being beaten by Mr. Whaley's Pot-Boy.
THOMAS BRANCH.
Chesterfield, February 1, 1809. From a reference to the last Calendar it will be seen that Magic has a colt on the turf in England, called Mountaineer, and that he ran eighteen races the last season, and proved successful in twelve of them. I know of but one of his colts that have been trained in this country, which is my grey horse, Romulus, four years old last spring. This horse got injured in his legs last fall, in consequence of which he did not start for a race that season. Last spring I ran him three races; one at Williamsborough, North Carolina, two mile heats which he won with ease, beating General Benton's Rubicon, Col. Alexander's Don Quixote, and several others; the next at Broad Run, three mile heats, which he also won. Five days after this I started him at Newmarket, four mile heats, when he was second to Potomac, beating with great ease Mr. Harrison's Atlantic and Mr. Hoomes's Young Peace maker. The second heat of this last race was run by Potomac and Romulus in 7 minutes 59 seconds; said to be the best second heat ever run over Newmarket. The day after this race I refused fifteen hundred dollars for him. I further certify, that I have the last Calendar, and that Mountaineer got by Magic, performed as is stated above. Given under my hand this 1st February, 1809.
WILLIAM R. JOHNSON.
MESSRS. MOODY AND PRICE,
Take Notice,
THAT on Saturday the 15th day of May next, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the morning and sunset of the same day, I shall, at the house of Michael Thomas, in the county of Albemarle, and state of Virginia, proceed to take the affidavit of Michael Thomas, to be read as evidence in a suit depending in Chancery, in the county court of Albemarle aforesaid, wherein I am plaintiff, and you are defendants.
Yours &c. JAMES THOMAS. March 8th, 1809.
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To the People. A reply to the pieces under the signature "John Clarke," concerning the Manufactory of Arms.
LETTER II. In my last letter I stated the means by which I became a conspicuous, as well as active character, with the committee. As soon as I received information of the direction given to the chairman, I prepared the following address, and annexed charges—having no doubt, if the charges should be adopted, that I should be fully authorised to employ the means necessary to support them. This was a conclusion justified by reason, and dictated by policy. How much I was mistaken—and how much the inquiry was delayed by the dilatory and disgusting modes pursued by the committee, may, perhaps, be explained hereafter.—Indeed, the conduct of some of the members was so indecorous that several important witnesses of nice feelings, avoided the scene, as much as they could, and were never examined.—Whilst others were so much in fear of being entrapped by crafty questions, that they absolutely trembled as they spoke. It was obvious that many questions were propounded for no other purpose. But let me return to the address.
"To Daniel Sheffey, Esquire, chairman of the committee appointed by the House of Delegates, to investigate the affairs of the manufactory of arms."
"Having published a series of letters in the Virginian, under the head of "Objections against the Armory," which have excited much public notice, and contributed to the present enquiry, and it being deemed necessary for the public interests that they should be reduced to a specific form, and to be supported by my signature, I have therefore, as well to demonstrate my own conviction, that they are true, as to enable the committee to proceed with regularity and certainty, submitted through you, to their notice, the following charges—all of which, I believe, can be supported by documents, or oral testimony. And I am, and have been for some time, ready and willing to contribute all in my power to adduce the testimony."
CHARGES.
 1. The muskets, rifles, and pistols are made from iron of unsuitable quality.  2. The method of preparing gun-scalps from common bar iron is expensive in the mode, and not calculated to produce good arms.  3. The iron used in making locks is not fit for the purpose.  4. Good and warranted scalps and iron for scalps, has been offered to the officers, and refused.  5. The locks, tho' well executed by the filers, are frequently injured and ruined, by unskillful hands, in case-hardening, &c. or by the bad quality of the iron.  6. At this time, there are many locks and parts of locks, and other component parts totally unfit for any useful purpose, and of no more value than old iron.  7. Many of the arms delivered from the armory are not only unfit for the purposes of war, but dangerous to those who may use them.  8. Pistols made from bursted gun barrels are unsafe and unfit for the intended purposes.  9. The muskets, pistols and rifles, are not only made from bad materials, but many of them are unfaithfully executed.  10. Many of the swords are of an improper form, and from the high prices paid for hilts, scabbards, &c. cost more than double as much as swords equally good may be purchased for.  11. A great deal of the machinery is not necessary in manufacturing arms, and is chiefly used for purposes of shew and exhibition.  12. Higher prices are allowed for work when executed by some persons, than is paid for the same kind of work, when executed by others.  13. Higher prices are allowed to some favorites than other good workmen would execute the same work for.  14. Profitable contracts have been allowed to some favorites for particular work, who have been allowed to employ and introduce into the armory their own journey-men to perform them.  15. Favorite workmen have been allowed to employ apprentices who have obtained instruction by the use of public tools, coals and materials, whilst similar privileges have been denied to others.  16. A number of hands have been and now are employed who are totally unskilled in the business of making arms, whilst employment has been refused to others who are complete workmen, whereby materials to a great amount have been wasted or destroyed.  17. Materials to a great amount have been wasted or destroyed in unavailing projects, in the execution of which, much time and money have been expended.  18. There is a regulation or bye-law of the officers which punishes those with expulsion who use expressions of disrespect against any of them, and good workmen have been expelled for no other cause.  19. Workmen have been expelled or refused employment, or threatened to be expelled, because they would not procure proper clothing and join an uniform company.  20. Work has been received and paid for as finished work from favorites, and the same work has been afterwards given out to other workmen, and paid for a second time.  21. Deductions have been made from the piece work of some workmen, particularly 
from barrel-welders, of which no notice is taken in the reports.
22. Workmen who forge the musket barrels, which burst, out of which pistol barrels are made, do not receive payment for that part of their work, nor does it appear to operate to public benefit.
23. After the wages of the workmen are due, and after the money has been drawn, it has been often withheld from them for a considerable time, many of them have therefore been compelled to sell their claims at a considerable discount.
24. A memorial was drawn, intended to be presented to the last legislature, signed by a number of workmen, which was suppressed, because they were threatened by the officers with expulsion, if they persevered.
25. A true report has not been made of the number of arms destroyed in proving.
26. Wilful deceptions were practised upon the committee appointed by the executive last summer, to prove the muskets.
27. The prices of the cost of a musket as stated by the superintendent, do not correspond with the prices paid to the workmen.
28. The officers do not devote a proper portion of their time to the duties of their respective employments.
29. John Clarke and Daniel Atherton are not competent to their stations and duties.
30. Great partiality is manifested in the conduct of the officers towards workmen of different countries.
31. Daniel Atherton is in no way fit for the duties of his station, and the superintendent has been informed by good workmen, that he was neither a good workman nor a judge of the work of others.
32. Workmen have refused employment or left the armory because Daniel Atherton was one of the officers.
33. The said Atherton has refused to receive the work of some of the artificers at one time, and has received the same work at another time, without alteration.
34. The said Atherton upon some occasions has suffered the work of artificers to be exposed for several days before it was inspected; and placed it in situations to be injured.
35. The said Atherton has frequently compelled some workmen to wait a considerable time, in idleness, before he would either receive the work brought in, or give out new work, while he was reading newspapers and smoking segars, but favorites have been always dispatched without delay.
36. Private work and jobs have been done at the armory with the coal and other materials of the public, of which no account has been rendered in any of the reports.
37. Public property has been sold or otherwise devoted to private uses which has not been accounted for in any of the reports.
38. Large sums have been advanced by orders of the superintendent, to individuals upon account, beyond any actual service rendered.
39. Large sums of money have been dispated in trips or tours to the northward not necessary for public service, for the expenses of the superintendent and Daniel Atherton.
40. The sums charged to the manufactory of arms for bar iron, would purchase more iron than could be used in making the arms reported to be made, including the scrap iron.
41. The quantity of scrap iron said to be on hand, shews a great want of attention, or judgment, in the officers to public interests.
42. The quantity of scrap steel reported to be on hand, also manifests a great negligence of duty.
43. Muskets cost much more than the statement of the superintendent represents.
44. Wages or money really due to millwrights and others for making and repairing the machinery, and for other work, do not amount to as much by an immense sum, as has been drawn from the Treasury for the same purposes.
45. Iron has been worked into arms, which some of the officers, at the time, knew was unfit for the purpose.
46. The favorites of the officers have been allowed to perform journeys &c. at public expence, while their conduct to others has been overbearing, oppressive & tyrannical.
47. The buildings are so badly calculated for the intended purpose, that workmen have offered to perform their piece work at their own houses and have been refused.
48. Improper means have been used by the officers to prevent the workmen from giving information in regard to the present investigation or enquiry.
All the foregoing charges have been made in a different form in the series of letters already alluded to, and applications were made by me before the meeting of the legislature to the executive council to support them. They unanimously determined that I should not have access to the public documents and books for that purpose, but appointed a committee of their own body to examine into one of them. After seven weeks had elapsed and after I had been induced to believe by two of the committee Messrs. Heath and Munford, that they would not proceed, I received notice, only two days before the meeting of the legislature, that they would proceed at the armory on the succeeding day.
Some of the proofs to support that charge existed only at the capitol, in the council chamber, auditor's office and treasury, and as the witnesses to prove other mat-

ers refused to attend without being sworn, I deemed it more proper to express my sentiments to the committee by letter which will be found in the two last columns of the enclosed paper.
The other parts of the same paper exhibit propositions for future proceedings, which will demonstrate, that my conduct does not proceed from a desire to stop the making of arms, but rather to prevent the further making of such as are unfit for their intended purposes, and to procure them as cheap as possible.
I have the honor to be your most obedient servt. HENRY BANKS.
Richmond, December, 26, 1808
After the address & charges were read, the committee went through them again & decided, one by one, whether they contained matter worthy of enquiry. And separate questions were taken upon each. All except six, to wit, No. 9, 13, 18, 19, 31, 47, were adopted, and then the witnesses were called in and sworn. Except one, all the witnesses were immediately excluded from the room:—but before his examination commenced a debate ensued whether I should be excluded or not. A good deal was said upon this subject, but it was well enough known that I was not a witness, but the conspirators did not like my company. My spirit was rather two inquisitive for their designs. They had no hope to sustain their characters, but by hoodwinking the committee, and procuring from them, a report to correspond with those already noticed. I took an opportunity of informing the committee that I was not a witness nor capable of proving from my own personal knowledge one single charge. This declaration had no effect. They determined that I was a witness, and examined me through the whole list of charges, not satisfied with taking this course they interrogated me, and often, two or three at the same time, upon questions which could only be answered by the most skillful workman. Some of them endeavored, (to their shame be it spoken) to entangle and entrap me by the multitude, inconsistency and opposite tendencies of their questions; and for what purpose? To vitiate my testimony? No, because I could give none. What then? To fix if they could do it, a stigma upon my character. One day was not enough for this ordeal. It required a second, and then having wearied themselves, they condescended to give me respite. Perhaps a more ridiculous or a disgraceful scene was never acted. It would seem that some of the members of the committee, had lost all sense of respect for themselves and their station, otherwise, some of the questions would never have been propounded.
In the course of my examination I mentioned, that in my youth I had levied at Mr. Hunter's works near Fredericksburg, where bar iron was made, and where also, muskets, pistols and swords were manufactured, and that I had strong recollections of many things which then occurred. The information given upon these points was not pleasing to the conspirators. It was evident that if I was correct, the public interests, in regard to the armory, had been most shamefully neglected—that the muskets were worthless—that they had cost far far too much—and that they deserved no confidence—some members of the committee, sitting at their ease and not feeling for me, then many hours on my feet, occasionally put the most childish, and sportive questions to me. Among others, one asked whether swords were made of common bar iron? To him I replied, swords, sir, are made of steel. Another said—pray, Mr. Banks, how old were you when you arrived at Mr. Hunter's works? very promptly. To whom I replied, and with some indignation, because I saw the dupery of the question.—I lived there almost two years, of course I cannot exactly answer your question; but I was old enough, previously to my living there, to have performed duty as a volunteer against the public enemy.—This question was, some time after, repeated by another—and to him I replied—I was old enough to have kept the books and to have received as high wages as any other clerk had ever received for the like service.
When about to call another to witness, a question arose, whether I ought not to be excluded, according to the rule made on a proceeding day. Much debate ensued, when it was observed that as I had made the charges, and was responsible for them, I ought to be permitted to stay in the room. The examination then began, & Mr. Thomas Humes, an artificer equally respectable for his skill as a workman, his morals as a man and his excellent understanding, was the first examined. His testimony corroborated all that I had said in relation to the bad quality of the arms, and also supported many of the other charges. After Mr. Hume was examined, the doors was opened, and all the witnesses were admitted.
The testimony of Mr. Humes, was so pointed, so forcible and so perspicuous, that it gave a death blow to the conspirators. They at once saw that their only hope depended on defeating the enquiry by dilatory proceedings; and how well their parts were played, may be inferred from the unreasonable length of time employed in the investigation. Then it was they gave a scope to personal vilification; they let loose the flood gates of personal scandal, and erected regular battering rams against me. Thus they hoped to draw off the public attention from the real objects of enquiry by staring new games. They selected me for their victim—and now I shall retort upon them the language used under the signature "John Clarke," and leave it with these facts and others which will be published, to be applied according to the discretion of the reader.
"I saw the whole machinery at work and understood it perfectly, but how was it to be counteracted by a man who felt his own innocence, honesty, & will add merit? Was it for me to descend to counteract the machinations of my enemies by adopting their infamous arts? Was it for me to sneak, like a culprit from boarding-house to boarding-house, & ask for mercy where I knew that I was entitled to gratitude?"
Far different was the conduct of the conspirators. They harangued, they upbraided, they vilified. They fixed spots and censured every where, so that nothing was said in public which was not marked and noted. Some members of the Legislature descended to these disgraceful offices—I mean several, but shall mention only Mr. Robert Taylor, from Orange, the Speaker of the Senate. He even recommended, after the report was made, that the further consideration should be postponed, except as far as was necessary to make alterations.
When men render themselves conspicuous in public situations; when they are moreover the representatives of the people; and seek for popular favor; it is proper that their constituents should know their merits—that their future pretensions may be fairly tested. If the conduct of such persons was correct, they will be under obligations to me for promulgating it; if not, their constituents will owe me, at least their thanks for the intelligence.
I do not mean to exempt others from similar imputations, because no names except that of Taylor is mentioned—this I have introduced, because I heard and saw his conduct. But if the country of Orange or any other county, is satisfied with such legislators, and such legislating, would it not be better, at once to sign a diploma, authorising the conspirators to squander another half a million of dollars, and to send among the people muskets, said to be fit for war, which endanger the lives and limbs of those who may use them?—Would it not be better to erect a monument to John Clarke in commemoration of the past, and confide to him by law, as heretofore it has been done by the executive council, the sole direction of the most important duty, of arming the militia; and the sole disposal of the public money, without responsibility, without data, and without correct, just and intelligible accounts?
Altho' I shall hereafter take further notice of these charges—I think fit here to say that they were all supported by the testimony, which was adduced.
HENRY BANKS.
To be Continued. P.S. I have not yet had time to take notice of the third letter under the signature "John Clarke." It is of a piece with the others, and as a vindication is mere vapour, bombast, declamation—words, words, words. It contains many follies, fictions, and absurdities, and some consummate falsehoods in regard to me. At present it is of more consequence to the public, to understand the subject, than to pry into private characters. As soon as I have performed what I think the first duty, I shall pay proper attention to Clarke & Co. as to personal matters, and if I do not put them on the stool of repentance, why then, it will be because they are not less callous than they are insolent and wicked; but what can be expected from a man, raging with vengeance, who has fallen from the highest pinnacle of popularity to the lowest infamy; what but to give a loose to the angry, malignant and most wicked passions and propensities!!!
H. B.
HARTFORD, (Con.) March 9.
In our last paper was a remark that it was rare indeed that we were called upon to record so distressing an occurrence as we had then to make public:—Since that time, how ever, a similar event has made it our melancholy duty to depict a new and unexampled scene of affliction; in the family of Jonathan Bull Esq. of this city, the sudden death of three amiable daughters has spread a gloom, the sorrows of which, it is our happiness that few have the misfortune to experience. In the afternoon, on Monday of last week, Miss Nancy Bull was seized with the prevailing fever—before noon on Tuesday she was a corpse—aged 28 years:—Miss Hannah Bull was seized on Tuesday and died on Wednesday, just as her deceased sister was going to the grave—aged 32 years:—Miss Rebecca Bull was seized on Wednesday and died the same night, and on Thursday was buried in the same grave with her last deceased sister—aged 22 years.—Reflecting upon so melancholy a picture what can we do but shrink into submissive and "expressive silence."
After writing the above paragraph, we had hoped that our distressing task was at an end—but alas, how vain are all human expectations!
On Wednesday died Mrs. Mary Dodd, wife of Mr. John Dodd, Post Master, after an illness of four days, aged 56 years.—The day preceding her death Mr. Dodd himself was taken ill, and expired on Sunday morning, in the 66th year of his age.—On the night following died his eldest son, Mr. John Dodd, jr. merchant, aged 43 years, after a short illness. And on Monday died capt. Josiah Dodd, nephew of the late Post Master, aged 30 years. Died also in the course of the same week two children of Mr. Joseph Pratt, jr.
NEW-YORK, March 16.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Last evening arrived at this port the brig Batavian, Tilletias, in 60 days from Rochelle. She sailed from thence on the 14th of January, and on the 16th was captured by the British frigate Co-net, and had all her news papers taken away, which we understand and from the captain and passengers were so late as to contain the 19th Bulletin from the French Grand Army in Spain. It stated that the emperor quitted Madrid for Portugal on
the 31st of January, leaving his brother Joseph in the capacity of Governor General; that the Spaniards were defeated in every direction; and that the British troops were retreating towards the sea shore with the intention of evacuating the country. One of the passengers informs us that a battle had been fought between the French and Spaniards, in which one of the British armies was engaged, who were defeated with the loss of from 15 to 17,000 killed.
We are further informed by one of the passengers, that Joseph Bonaparte was again crowned king of Spain at Madrid about the 8th of December. And the emperor had addressed a proclamation to the Spaniards, saying, that the Almighty had given him the power to rule Spain, and that if the Spaniards did not comply, their blood should pay for their disobedience.—That if they would not accept of him or other as King, he would take the throne himself, and give him another kingdom. In this proclamation, he offers a pardon to all Spanish officers (except about 4 whom the names), that would lay down their arms.
Bonaparte had left Madrid, and it was reported that he was on the frontiers of Portugal.
News was received at Rochelle on the 12th of January, that there had been an engagement in Spain, which was said to have taken place about the 18th of December—and it was reported that 15,000 of the English had been killed, and 15,000 taken prisoners—making in the whole exactly the number of English troops in Spain. This story, however, say the passengers in the Batavian, was not even believed in France; and the account was not confirmed on the 14th, the day the vessel sailed.
In the course of a few days previous to the sailing of the Batavian, colonial produce had risen 15 per cent. at Bordeaux, in consequence of accounts received from America.
The Batavian brings dispatches for government, from our minister Mr. Armstrong at Paris.
The letter bag not having been delivered at the post-offi last evening, & no papers or letters having yet come into our possession, we give the above verbal information as we have received it, without knowing to what degree of credit it is entitled. In the course of the day, it is probable, we shall have it in our power to give it confirmation or contradiction.
The British prizemaster on board the Batavian further informs us, that previous to her capture a British cutter arrived off Rochelle from England bringing London papers to the 9th or 10th of Jan. that he read one of the 9th, which stated that the new Expedition to Spain under Sir Arthur Wellesley, had been relinquished; but that another Expedition, consisting of 12 sail of the line and 4 frigates, were fitting out at Portsmouth for Buenos Ayres. In these papers no mention was made of the King's indisposition or the appointment of a Regency. The prize master adds, that the French were successful in Spain; that on or about the 5th January they took possession of Ferrol; and that the British were retreating towards Vigo, where 4 frigates and 50 transports were waiting to carry them to England. The French troops were marching along the Spanish sea coast. He heard nothing of a battle between the French and English.
PHILADELPHIA, March 17.
On Friday last, a report on the case of Gideon Olmstead, drawn up by Mr. Charles Smith, was read in the House of Representatives of this state, and made the order for Thursday (yesterday.) The following resolutions were attached to it.
Resolved, by the senate and House of Representatives, of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, &c. That as a member of the federal union, the legislature of Pennsylvania acknowledges the supremacy, and will cheerfully submit to the authority, of the general government, as far as the authority is delegated by the constitution of the United States. But, whilst they yield to this authority, when exercised within constitutional limits, they trust they will not be considered as acting hostile to the general government, when as guardians of the state rights, they cannot permit an infringement of those rights by an unconstitutional exercise of power in the United States' courts.
Resolved, That, in a government like that of the United States, where there are powers granted to the general government, and rights reserved to the states, it is impossible for the interpretation of language, so to define the limits of each, that difficulties should not sometimes arise, from a collision of powers: and it is to be lamented, that no provision is made in the constitution, for determining disputes be-
between the general and state governments, by an impartial tribunal, when such cases occur.
Resolved, That, from the construction the United States' courts give to their powers, the harmony of the states, if they resist encroachments on their rights, will frequently be interrupted: and if, to prevent this evil, they should, on all occasions, yield to stretches of power, the reserved rights of the states will depend on the arbitrary power of the courts.
Resolved, That, should the independence of the states, as secured by the constitution, be destroyed, the liberties of the people, in so extensive a country, cannot long survive. To suffer the United States' courts to decide on state rights, will, from a bias in favor of power, necessarily destroy the federal part of our government: and whenever the government of the U. S. becomes consolidated, we may learn, from the history of nations, what will be the event.
To prevent the balance, between the general and state governments, from being destroyed, and the harmony of the states from being interrupted.
Resolved, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to use their influence to procure an amendment to the constitution of the U. States, that an impartial tribunal may be established, to determine disputes, between the general and state governments: and that they be further instructed to use their endeavors, that, in the mean while, such arrangements may be made, between the government of the union and of this state, as will put an end to existing difficulties.
Resolved, That the governor be requested to transmit a copy of these resolutions, together with the foregoing statement, to the executive of the United States, to be laid before Congress, at their next session; and that he be authorised and directed to correspond with the president, on the subject in controversy, & to agree to such arrangements as may be in the power of the executive to make, or that congress may make, either by the appointment of commissioners or otherwise for settling the difficulties between the two governments.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 20.
From the dispatches brought by the Union, it is distinctly ascertained, we understand, that the British Orders in Council will be extended to our trade with Russia and Denmark precisely as to our trade with France.
Nat. Intel.
Dispatches have been received by our government from Paris to the 27th of December, the contents of which do not, we understand, indicate any change in the conduct of the French government towards us.
It is said, that the French and Russian Couriers, charged with the proposition of peace to the court of London, arrived at Paris on the 14th of December, with a peremptory rejection of the terms offered as its basis.
From the information we have been able to collect, it seems manifest that there is no disposition in the French cabinet, under existing circumstances, to relax its decrees against neutral commerce. We would, indeed, rather infer that it is actuated by kindred feelings with the British government, which would seem from the preceding information, to be heightening instead of mitigating, the rigor of her orders.
The Paris Papers, which we have received down to the 27th of December, do not add much to our former stock of intelligence, excepting the resolutions in Algiers and Constantinople, an account of which is subjoined. The bulletins of the army of Spain are given to the 19th inclusive, which shall be given in our next. The 17th is dated Madrid, Dec. 10th; and states that "On the 6th inst. the duke of Istria set off from Guadalajara. He caused the whole road to be beaten, from Saragossa as far as Valencia and took 500 prisoners as well as a great deal of baggage. At Bastan, a battalion of 500 men was surrounded by our cavalry and cut in pieces."
"The army of the enemy having been beaten at Tudela and Catalayud and abandoned by its generals, as well as part of its other officers and a great number of soldiers, was reduced to 6000."
"On the 8th, at 12 o'clock at night, the duke of Istria gave orders to gen. Mombruin to attack a corps which protected the flight of the enemy's army. That corps was closely pursued and we took 1000 prisoners. It was attempting to reach Andalusia by the way of Madridejo, and it appears that it was forced to disperse in the mountains of Cuenca."
An account is then given of the continued operations of the siege of
Rosas. Then follow several intercepted letters from officers in the Spanish army, portraying in terms of anguish its defeat and ruin, and the dreadful consternation spread through the country. Castanos's army is said to be reduced from 60,000 to 10,000.
The 18th bulletin is dated Madrid, Dec. 11th, and contains nothing of consequence.
The 19th bulletin bears date Madrid, the 13th of December. The Emperor Napoleon was at that time residing in the country, at the distance of half a league from Madrid, enjoying the fine weather, which seemed like spring. No account is given of the situation of the English forces, or of any important engagements with the Spaniards. The most material military event is the surrender of Rosas to the French on the 6th of December, by which 2,000 prisoners were made. The capitulation stipulates that they shall be prisoners of war, and be sent to France. Madrid is represented as perfectly tranquil.
There had been two municipal meetings of the Burghers, Clergy and Nobility; at which the Corregidor had addressed and informed them, that he had had an interview with the Emperor, who had told him, "that their fate would be happy and prosperous, if the inhabitants frankly adhered to the constitution and sincerely acknowledged Don Joseph Napoleon for their lawful king; but, that otherwise, Spain would become a province of France." [It is said, that a rumour prevailed at Paris that Joseph was to be made king of Austria!]
The Deputies, in consequence, agreed "humbly to implore his imperial and royal majesty to grant that the capital might be favored with the presence of the king (Joseph) as that city as well as all Spain was to enjoy the greatest advantages from his government."
On the 11th the same petition was signed by deputations from the nobles of the parishes, and all the corporations of trades in the city.
The Paris prints are full of imperial decrees issued at Madrid; one of which announces a general pardon to all Spaniards who shall within one month have laid down their arms, excepting by name a few distinguished persons, whose lives and property are forfeited; another dismisses the members of the Council of Castile as cowards & as unworthy of being magistrates of a brave and generous nation; another abolishes the tribunal of the inquisition; another reduces the number of convents existing in Spain to one-third, & permits the secular clergy, to leave their convents, and who shall receive a pension; another abolishes all formal rights; another suppresses the barriers existing between the several provinces.
All these, as well as other decrees, are closed by an imperial address to the people, in which, Napoleon, after representing the good he has already conferred, or still holds in reserve for them; concludes as follows.
"But if all my efforts are useless, and if you do not answer my confidence, it will remain to me only to treat you as a conquered province, and to place my brother upon another throne. I will then put the crown of Spain upon my own head and I shall know how to make it be respected by the wicked; for God has given me the strength and will necessary to surmount all obstacles."
NORFOLK March 18.
Our marine list will shew that "commerce has again spread her swelling sails to the favouring gales." In addition to the vessels mentioned, a number will sail in a few days. Our mercantile friends whose support has never been withheld during the long suspension of business, may expect our marine and mercantile departments to become more interesting than heretofore, and our readers in general may calculate upon the appearance, of our prices current, rates of exchange, and insurance.
Upon the rates of insurance we can state that the following may be considered as at present the rates in this place.
Coasting risks, 1 1-2 a 2 1-2 per cent. New Orleans, 4 a 5; Amelia Island and ports of East Florida, 3; St. Bartholemew 5; Porto Rico, and Cuba, 5; Spanish Main, 7 a 7 1-2; Madeira, Teneriffe, and Azores, 5; Ports of Portugal, 5; Ports of Spain, without the Mediterranean, 5; Tangier, 5.
Ports of Spain and other legalized ports in the Mediterranean; ports of Sweden, and other lawful ports in the North Sea, and Baltic; Brazils and Spanish America, south of the line, nothing settled. The above rates may be considered, as nearly accurate, and are applied to American vessels and prime risks.
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At a meeting of the members of the court, the bar, and many respectable citizens of Goochland county, at capt. Samuel Woodson's, after the adjournment of court on Monday the 20th of March, col. John Curd being called to the chair and Dr. N. M. Vaughan appointed secretary, the following gentlemen, viz. Messrs. Pleasants, Robertson, Anthony, Morris and Marshall were appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive of their feelings, occasioned by the unfortunate death of our fellow citizen Nathaniel Pope, Esq.
The committee withdrew, and after a short time, produced the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas undoubted intelligence has reached us of the death of our much esteemed and much beloved friend Nathaniel Pope of Hanover, & whereas we are impressed with the most profound and heartfelt regret for the loss of so distinguished a member of society and of the profession to which he belonged, and are solicitous to pay a feeble tribute to the memory of the man whom we loved and to give expressions to the feelings which fill our hearts:
Resolved, Therefore, that the members of this meeting will wear crape on the left arm for two months as a testimonial of the regret excited by the loss of one so generally and so justly esteemed; and that the family and friends of the deceased may be assured of the sympathy which we feel in common with them.
Resolved, That the chairman be requested to cause the proceedings of this meeting to be published in the newspapers edited in the city of Richmond.
John Curd, Chairman. N. M. Vaughan, Secretary.
SUMMARY.
Our private information from Europe is in a great measure superceded by that which is contained in the gazettes. There are, however, some particulars of which we are in possession, that do not appear in the newspapers. Among these is the fact, that the king of England is in a state of mental derangement, and that it had been determined to form a regency, at the head of which were to be the queen, the prince of Wales and the duke of Portland. The prorogation of parliament which had taken place on another pretext, was in reality occasioned by the king's misfortune, time being wanted to organize and settle the scheme of the regency. The reverses in Spain had every where spread among the people of England the most gloomy sensations, they having been led to expect the most happy result from the Spanish contest with the emperor of the French. The war against the Spaniards was not popular among the subjects of Bonaparte; yet he seemed to care very little about that; having an immense military force at his command, and directing every thing agreeably to his individual will. Some persons indulged the idea, that he would never return to France, conceiving that the Spaniards would find means to assassinate him. The best troops of the Emperor had not reached Spain at the latter end of November. A gentleman who resided on the Boulevard the chief street in Paris, for several weeks, remarks, that there was not a day during the whole period of his stay, but troops of the line composed of the finest looking men imaginable, were continually passing. They appeared to be in the best health and spirits, and not in the least fatigued; the emperor only suffered them to march on foot through Paris, in order to display them to the inhabitants, causing them to be conveyed at other times in carriages, which tended to accelerate their movements considerably. Bonaparte strove to make the people forget the horrors of war, by introducing into all countries which had been conquered by his arms the diversions of the theatr, of the circus and such other amusements as are best calculated to beguile an ignorant populace of their griefs. There was no doubt in either France or England, but what the emperor would eventually succeed in his designs upon Spain; as, should he even be foiled in his present essay, his resources are so ample both in men and money, that he cannot finally fail of success. Spain is very plenty throughout the French empire, and there never was a period known, particularly at Paris, either before the French revolution under Louis XIV. or since, when gold and silver were so abundant. The subjects of Napoleon have become
nearly reconciled to their privations with respect to the sugar and coffee, the consumption of those articles having been diminished one half at least; 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 connivance) than for so petty a state as Tunis. The Union, (United States 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 affairs with 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 Oldocki. Neither France nor England it is thought, have any serious disposition to go to war with us; at the same time that they calculate much upon the forbearance of America.
Col. Burr, gen. Miranda, and Mr. Swartwout were in London, living in much obscurity and not associated with persons of distinction. The British government do not countenance nor support col. Burr; at least openly whatever it may do privately. The embargo 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 coercive effect in England. The late royal family of Spain were at Nice, in the neighborhood of Marseilles. Lucien Bonaparte resides 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 Neckar, resides at a castle near Genoa, which was the property of her father, in a style of elegant retirement. This lady is rich. A son of her's is about to visit America. It was expected he would have come out in the Union—Messrs. Talleyrand and Champagny are at Paris; the former was old and growing extremely feeble—the empress is likewise there. The Union brought a great number of letters—a circumstance so common that we should have scarcely noticed it, were it not for the purpose of stating that there are among the number several directed to the honorable John Randolph, member of congress. The conduct of some of our consuls in Europe, we are informed, is liable to great objections. Their improper connivance at illicit 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.
CAUTION.
A deep scheme of speculation is now playing off upon American credulity. Policies of insurance are opened at 50 per cent. upon this assumption—that the orders of council will be so modified by the 15th April next, as to admit of the free departure of neutral ships for British ports as heretofore.
It is remarked that American stock has been sold recently in London, by a well known house, at ten per cent. below the Philadelphia market price.
Aurora.
Nicknames explained: or, A KEY TO THE FRENCH BULLETINS.
Prince arch chancellor or duke of Parma—Cambacérès.
Prince arch treasurer, duke of Placentia—Le Brun.
Prince of Benevento—Talleyrand.
Prince of Ponte Corvo—Marshal Bernadotte.
Prince of Neufchâtel—Mar. Berthier.
Great chamberlain, duke of Vicenza—Gen. Caulincourt.
King of Naples—Marshal Murat.
Duke of Frione—Gen. Duroc.
Dantzic—Marshal Lefebvre.
Rivoli—Marshal Massena.
Carighone—Mar. Augereau.
Dalmatia—Marshal Soult.
Cornegiano—Mar. Moncey.
Montibello—Marshal Lannes.
Treviso—Marshal Mortier.
Istria—Marshal Bessieres.
Elenhingen—Marshal Ney.
Auerstadt—Marshal Davoust.
Belluno—Marshal Victor.
Valmy—Marshal Kellerman.
Ragusa—Col. Gen. Marmont.
Abrantes—Col. Gen. Junot.
Rovigo—General Savary.
Padua—Gen. Arighi.
A deadly contagious fever (says the Baltimore Whig) still continues to carry death into the heart of the families of Hartford (Conn.) which makes such brief work that the tragedy of disease and dissolution, is commonly begun and ended in one day!—Whilst we sympathize sincerely with the families from which the contagion has culled its most lovely victims, sparing neither youth nor old age,—we are enjoined not to publish a list of deaths for the present, lest we should carry unwelcome tidings to persons here, at a time when circumstances have not prepared them for the pangs of grief.
The citizens of Richmond are indiscriminately invited to two religious meetings,—the first at the Baptist meeting house, about the hour of five, in the afternoon, on Friday next; the second in the Capitol, on Sunday afternoon, about 3 o'clock—by a Gospel Messenger.
March 23d, 1809.
In the piece signed Henry Banks, published in our last, 2d page, 1st column, 2d par. from the bottom, read author and fisher, instead of "author and famisher."
The legislature of New Orleans have elected M. J. Poydras, delegate to Congress, vice D. Clark.
Sir Hew Dalrymple and his officers have been acquitted by the court of Enquiry, whose opinion has been approved by the King.
INSPECTED at Richmond for the last three months, ending on the 7th instant,
26,604 bbls. Superfine Flour
3,048 do. fine do.
591 Middlings do.
368 Condemned do.
30,611.
JOHN J. JOHNSON.
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY, COMMENCES DRAWING IN THE CITY OF NEW-YORK IN APRIL NEXT. THE HIGHEST PRIZES ARE: 1 prize of 30,000 Dollars. 1 prize of 20,000 Dollars. 2 prizes of 10,000 Dollars. 2 prizes of 5,000 Dollars, &c. &c. &c. TICKETS & SHARES for sale at eight and a half dollars each at G. & R. WAITE's truly fortunate Office, in New York, where was sold in the last New York Lottery the three highest prizes.—Distant adventurers by inclosing the cash, may have tickets and shares forwarded with punctuality and dispatch. During the drawing G. & R. Waite will send their weekly prize list to the printer of this paper.
To William Price Edrington, Who is not a resident of the state of Virginia. SIR, TAKE notice, that by virtue of a commission from the Circuit Court of the U. States for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, I shall proceed on the tenth day of May next, between the hours of 8 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon, at the office of Clement Biddle, Esq. Notary Public, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, to take the deposition of Daniel Lammo, jr. to be read in evidence in a suit now depending in said court, wherein we are Plaintiffs and yourself and others Defendants. Should the evidence not be completed the first day, we shall proceed between the same hours of each succeeding day until it is finished. your ob't servant, Smith, Calhoun, & co. March 23, 1809. (v4)
Virginia: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809. Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff,
AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughton and William Davidson, Executors of James Short. THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, 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, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
5 Dollars Reward. STRAYED from the subscriber on the 16 inst. near the Meadow Bridges, a DARK IRON GREY FILLEY, 3 years old last summer, 4 feet 6 inches high, handsomely formed and carried, short switch tail, flowing mane, which lately been docked, not thoroughly broke through quite gentle to the bridle. Any person who will deliver her to the subscriber, at his residence near the Meadow Bridges, or to Derrough and Evans in Richmond, shall receive the above reward. Samuel P. Parsons. 3d. Mo. 24th, 1809. tf
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in Richmond, February 27th, 1809. John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed of John Christian, deceased, James Paterson, the same John M. Walker, Administrator of Joyce Christian, deceased, and the said John M. Walker and Susanna, his wife, sole heirs of the said Joyce Christian and George Smith, and the said John M. Walker, Executors of Lucy Duiguid, deceased, and George Christian and Joyce P. his wife, George E. Duiguid and Elizabeth his wife, and Lydia Duiguid, heirs of the said Lucy Duiguid, deceased, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and George Christian, Executor of Peter Patterson, deceased, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, and Patterson and Charles Bacon, son and heir of Nancy Bacon, late Nancy Patterson, children and heirs at law of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of the said Peter Patterson, deceased, Mary Ann Patterson, widow of John Patterson, deceased, Charles Phelps and Molly, his wife, Lewis Dawson, and Lucy his wife, Samuel P. Christian, and Nancy his wife, Samuel Patterson and John Patterson, infants, by the said Samuel P. Christian, specially assigned their guardian, heirs of the said John Patterson, deceased, Defendants.
ON motion of the Plaintiffs, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, Patterson, and Charles Bacon, heirs of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of Peter Patterson, deceased, are not inhabitants of this country, it is ordered that the said defendants appear before this court on the first day of the next term, and shew cause, if any they can, why the suit lately depending between William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed, of John Christian, deceased, Joyce Christian, widow of the said John Christian and James Patterson, plaintiffs, and Charles Patterson, Defendant, which hath abated as well by the deaths of the said William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, and Joyce Christian, as by the death of the said Charles Patterson, & the proceedings therein had, should not stand and be revived against them in the names of the present plaintiffs, and be in all things in the same plight and condition as it was in at the time of the abatement, 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, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809. Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff,
AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour, father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughton, and William Davidson, Executors of James Short. THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, 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, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Houses and Lots FOR SALE.
BY virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Means, deceased, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, on Monday the tenth day of April next, the following Lands and Tenements, in the city of Richmond, that is to say: Some Wooden Houses and a piece of land opposite to Crouch's Tavern, on the street leading up by the Governor's. Several Brick Tenements on the cross street leading to Shockoe Warehouse. A House and lot upon the Basin. A Moiety of another house upon the Basin, and the third of the lot belonging to it. The Tenement where William Robertson, Esq. now resides. The Tenement where the Testator lived, and a Naked Lot of Land adjoining to it. Part of a naked Lot of Land lying between the dwelling house of Augustine Davis and the Basin. The sale will commence at the house where the Testator lived, and will be adjourned to the other tenements successively, until the whole are Sold.—Twelve months credit will be allowed; the purchasers to give bond and approved security, together with a deed of trust upon the property, to ensure punctual payment of the purchase money. DANIEL CALL, Ex'r. of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT MEANS, deceased. Richmond, March 20, 1809. ds
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others. Wirt's Speeches. The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.
POETRY.
RESIGNATION.
THE rose has thorns; and the vi'let tho' fair, From its sweet purple leaves deadly poison supplies. And when bright is the sky, soft and gentle the air, How oft unexpect'd a storm will arise! Yet who would, through fear, pass unnotic'd the rose, Or shun the perfume of the vi'let's sweet breath? Or shrink from the air, while the mild zephyr blows, Lest a cloud, yet unseen, scatter tempest and death? The thorn of the rose, when 'tis gathered with care, Has seldom been known the possessor to wound; And the peasant scarce shudders the tempest to bear, Remem'bring the verdure it pours on the ground, The poison conceal'd in the sweet vi'let's leaves Lies harmless till forced into action by art; And the sorrows of life which mild Patience receives, Have lost half their power to torture the heart. Bloom on lovely rose; modest violet bloom, Unhurt by the tempest, undrench'd by the rain, Yet a canker, alas! may thy beauty consume, And scatter thy withering limbs on the plain, But thy thorn is forgot while we think on thy sweets; The tempest not dreaded, while clear is the sky; And the heart which resign'd stern calamity meets, Thinks on blessings receiv'd and represse's the sigh.
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at whole sale and retail.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Wholesale prices, Retail prices. Rows include: CUT NAILS (3d, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 20), CUT BRADS (8d, 10, 12, 20), SPRIGS (3d, 4, 6), WROUGHT NAILS AND BRADS (6d, 8, 10, 12, 20, 30), Spikes of all sizes same price as 30d. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatches, Hoes, Plough Shares and Cutters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware &c.
Boots and Shoes.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Rows include: Fair tops, back straps, $9, Ditto 8, Suwarrows, 7, Half Boots, 5, Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 5/8 a 12 1/2, Do. second & third qualities, 7 5/8 a 9 3/4, Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 a 8 3/4, Girls do. 4 3/4 a 4 3/4, Boys do. 3 3/4 a 6 3/4, Childrens' shoes, 3 3/4 a 4 3/4, Fire Buckets $4 a $5 per pair, Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR
April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawt) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
PENITENTIARY STORE,
Richmond 22d March, 1809. In consequence of the advance on the cost of Iron, Wrought Nails are raised one cent, and Cut Nails and brads half a cent per pound, on the above prices. D. J. BURR, Agent.
SIR HARRY.
HIS STAND in Brunswick county being about forty-five miles South of Petersburg—for accommodation of gentlemen to the Northward, who are desirous to send mares & may think the distance rather too far; if they will send them to me (with a dollar for each mare, to defray travelling charges) I will send them forward by a careful person.—When they get to W. E. Brodnax's, they will probably be better treated, than if they remain at home with their owners. William Haxall. Petersburg, 21st March, 1809. w3t
Clover Seed.
THE subscriber has just received a large quantity of Fresh Clover Seed, which will be disposed of at the lowest market price. Application to be made near the Bason, or at the store of Thomas White, JOHN J. JOHNSON, Flour Inspector. Richmond, Feb. 23d, 1809. ew.

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. tf
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. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
TO Mr. Joseph Reynolds, who resides out of the commonwealth of Virginia.
Take notice, that we shall on the second day of the circuit court to be held in the city of Richmond, which will commence the 2d Monday in April next, move said court for a commission to take the deposition of Isaac Davis, who resides in the state of Tennessee. Your ob't. Serv't. Robert Davis. Waddy Turner. March 9th, 1809. 4w.
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, consider- ably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. tf
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808. tf
To Rent,
TWO TENEMENTS, One formerly occupied by Mrs. M'Lane, with a good garden, smoke house and sta- ble—possession may be had the 7th March. The other is a small house with a garden —possession may be had immediately.— Both houses are on Shockoe hill. THOMAS ELLIOTT. February 16, 1809.
A Young Man
WHO can come well recommended for industry, honesty, and sobriety, that understands the management of Ne- groes, may hear of employment on ap- plication at this office. (tf)
Clover Seed.
THE subscriber is in daily expectation of a large quantity of Fresh Clover Seed, which will be disposed of at the lowest market price. Application to be made near the Basin, or at the store of Thomas White. JOHN J. JOHNSON, Flour Inspector. Richmond, Feb. 23d, 1809. 6w.
NOTICE.
By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day.
One Tract of Land,
Containing 254 acres, more or less, it be- ing the same tract of land deeded to Plea- sant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bear- ing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the re- maining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they be- come due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix. SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. tds
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808. tf
NOTICE
It hereby given that I forewarn any persons or persons from trespassing on the shore from the upper lock gates belonging to the Columbian Mills, and from thence below, to where the wa- ter from the basin comes into the river. Any person offending herein will be dealt with ac- cording to law. SAMUEL LEECH, Acting for John Granbery. Columbian Mills, Jan. 27, 1809. 3
A Bank Note
OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not knowing it proper to let the boy keep it, I de- tained 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 adver- tisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
THE IMPORTED HORSE
PAUL, Formerly St. Paul, is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine form. WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jule's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eight- teen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pas- turage as any in Virginia, gratis, and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Vi- razon by Snap; Paul's dam Purity, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand. Thos Harris, Jr. Millwood. Powhatan county, Feb. 28 1809. ep2mwt1In
IN COUNCIL, Feb. 21, 1809.
THE Lieutenant Governor laid before the board a letter from Samuel Cushman, assistant clerk to the council, stating that the requisite of the advice of council of the 1st of January, 1808 and of the 19th of February of the same year, have not been sufficiently attended to and have failed to produce the contemplated effects and proposing that the subject of the said advi- ces be reconsidered, and that the result of such reconsideration be published in the Virginia Ar- gus, for the information of all concerned.— Whereupon, it is advised, that extracts of the said advices, to wit:
"In Council, January 1, 1808."
"That no commissary will be hereafter issued for the organization of any troop of cavalry or of light artillery, or of grenadiers, light infantry or a regiment of the respective battalions of the several regiments until a muster roll of such troop or company, as the case may be, shall be certified by the commanding officer of the regiment or of the battalion to which such troop or company may be attached or belonging." And,
"In Council, February 19, 1808."
"That the commission shall be hereafter is- sued to fill any vacancy in any troop of cavalry or in any volunteer company whatsoever, until a certified roll of the said troop or company shall have been received from the commanding officer of the regiment to which the same may be attached, or of which it may form a part, showing that the said troop or company contains, at the time when it is proposed to fill such vacancy, at least the smallest number which by law is directed to contain." to be published in the Virginia Argus for two months.
It is further advised, That to enable the Exe- cutive completely to carry into effect the fourth section of the act, "respecting the militia of this commonwealth," passed the 20th of Janua- ry, 1807, the Lieutenant Governor be requested to direct the Adjutant General so to change the form of the regimental and brigade returns, as that the strength and equipments of any troop of cavalry, or company of artillery, light infantry, grenadiers or riflemen attached to, or forming a part of, any regiment of the militia of this commonwealth, appear in such regimental and brigade returns; and that the commandants of such troops and companies be required to make duplicates of the returns required of them by law, to the commandants of the regiments to which they are respectively attached or belonging, as the case may be. Extract from the Minutes, Attest, DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Executive
For sale or Rent,
AN eligible situation for a Tavern and Store, situated 17 miles above Manchester on the Buckingham road—known by the name of Hall- s-Borough; the survey contains 114 acres, with a good dwelling house, store house and out houses. For terms apply to Jacob Fackler. Richmond, 12 Jan. 1809. tf
EARLY FRAME AND MARROWFAT P E A S,
Of the last year's growth, for sale at this office. March 1, 1809.
TO the Freeholders & house keepers of the City of Richmond, authorised to vote for Common Councilmen: Take no- tice, that the election will take place on Wednesday the 5th 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. March 9, 1809.
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold, at public auction, on Tuesday the 28th inst. if fair, if not, the next fair day, the House and Lot opposite Don. Mc- Clurg's, lately occupied by William DuVall—and the Household and Kitchen furniture belong- ing to Alexander Stuart, esq. and six very likely ne- groes, 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, sixty and a hundred and twenty days credit will be given. Notes with approved indorsers, negotiable and payable in the Bank of Virginia will be required. THOS. TAYLOR, Auctioneer. Wanted to purchase in families, about forty likely negroes. 13th March 1809 T. T. tds
Powhatan Warehouse
IS now well enclosed, and a sufficient room covered in to receive one thousand hogs- heads of Tobacco. The subscribers have engaged good coopers, and promise quick dispatch to those who may favor them with their custom. FRAYSER & WHITIS, Inspectors. March 7th, 1809. 3t
TO BE RENTED, A LARGE AND COMMODIOUS TENEMENT,
On Shockoe Hill, adjoining the house at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Wilson. For terms apply to Wm. Munford. Richmond, Feb. 22, 1809. tf
A Stock of Dry Goods,
OF from 3 to 4000 dollars worth, are offer- ed for sale on advantageous terms, for cash, produce, or on credit. Apply at this of- fice. Richmond, March 16th, 1809. (tf)
THE subscriber takes this method of infor- ming the public, that he has obtained a com- mission of Notary Public for the district of A- blington, composed of the counties of Grayson, Washington, Lee, Russell, Tazewell, Giles, Wythe and Montgomery, in which he also in- tends, in a few weeks, to commence the prac- tice 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. Those wishing to employ him in the duties of his profession, will please make appli- cation at the twentieth inst. as he expects at that time to leave the neighborhood. Letters ad- dressed to him at Abingdon shall be duly atten- ded to. PETER MAYO. Richmond, March 15th, 1809. 4t.
Valuable Land For Sale.
FOR SALE, 1034 Acres of Land, Lying on James River, in Powhatan County, 32 miles above Richmond and 10 below Cartersville, 70 acres of this land is James River low grounds with a good shed fishery, several apple and peach orchards of choice fruit; 500 acres of this land is uncultivated and of good quality; the cleared land is well adapted to corn, wheat and Tobacco. The present occupant sends to market from this land annually 1500 bushels of wheat. The improvements are superior to any in the county, the payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further information apply to Chan: H. Saunders. Richmond, Jan. 9, 1809. (w3m)
N. B. I also wish to sell two TRACTS OF LAND lying in Buckingham County, one tract containing 238 acres, within five miles of Cairo on Buffalo creek adjoining the lands of Enos Bolling and John Hug- gins. The other tract contains 400 acres, adjoining the land of John & Harris Rainey Chastleton, and formerly the property of Mr Peyton Saunders. I would sell a bargain in these lands, and make the payments easy. Chan: H. Saunders.
Dancing School.
J. LA-TASTE, RESPECTFULLY informs his pupils and the public, that he has removed his school to that large and commodious room, in the house now occupied by Mr. Girardin, for his Academy. The days of tuition as heretofore, Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday, every other week, (the next dance being on Thursday, March 9th. His practising balls will be held in the same room every other Saturday, beginning Saturday March 11th. The room shall be well fixed for the purpose, and every kind of refreshment provided by Mr. Jones. Reels and Cotillions will be danced alternately. He also informs pa- rents and guardians who send their children to Mr. Girardin, that he will attend his Academy on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the same week. March 2d, 1809. fl3.
IT DESIROUS to remove certain er- roneous impressions to which the above advertisement seems to have given rise; I inform the public that the apartment in which my Dancing School is now kept, tho' part of Mrs. Harvie's tenement, is en- tirely separate and distinct from the rooms in which Mr. Girardin's pupils are instruc- ted. The measure is intended merely for the benefit of such youth as are directed by their friends to attend, interfering in no degree whatever with the studies of o- thers. As to the article of refreshments, nothing is meant but what is usually fur- nished to the parents and other friends of youth at practising balls. JOHN LA-TASTE. March 9th, 1809.
Cumberland, December Court, 1808. James Morton & Co. Plaintiffs, AGAINST John Lackland, Adm'r. of Jno. Bibb, dec. and Drury Watson, Defts. In Chan- cery. THIS day came the Plaintiffs by their attorneys and the Defendant Drury, not having enter- ed his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appear- ing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel aforesaid, it is ordered that the said defendant Drury, do appear here on the 4th Monday in March next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be published in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, and posted at the front door of the court house of this county. A Copy—Attest, Miller Woodson, Jr. D. C.
Mr. Benjamin Maxcy, Of the state of Kentucky.
BE pleased to take notice, that I shall on the second Monday in May next, take depositions at the tavern at Buckingham court house in my suit in the superior court of Chancery, held at the City of Richmond for the Richmond District, wherein I am plaintiff and you, Benjamin Maxcy, are defendant, & that I shall continue to take the depositions on the said day of May next, and to adjourn from day to day for three days, until the whole are taken. John Pankey. February 8, 1809. w2m
Advertisement.
FOR SALE, THAT well known stand for a Tavern in Hanover county, known by the name of Tho- mas's old Tavern, it is situated on the main road between Richmond and Hanover town, about nine miles from the former. There are about ninety acres of land attached to the buildings. For terms of sale, &c. enquire of the subscriber living in Richmond. John Seabrook. March 4, 1809. wtf
Guthrie's Geography, IMPROVED.
PROPOSALS by Jacob Johnson, Rich- mond, for publishing by subscription, a new geographical, historical, and commer- cial grammar; and present state of the se- veral kingdoms of the world.
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CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed on a fine paper and good type. The size is to be a large medium octavo, and to consist of about one thousand and fifty pages.
The price of the work neatly bound, in two volumes, will be Five Dollars, payable on deli- very.
Any person who may procure six subscribers, and become accountable for the money they are entitled to a seventh copy, and in that propor- tion for any greater number.
The work will be finished in three or four months; and the publishers wish it understood that if the books do not agree with the propo- sals, the subscribers will be left at liberty to decline their engagements. Second month, 15th, 1809. wtf
R A G S.
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGH- EST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON
R A G S;
(For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.)
AND will contract with country Store- keepers for all they may be able to col- lect, which will be paid for in cash, on de- livery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PA- TENT NAILS.
WILLIAM FARR.
Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
At Botetourt January court, 1808.
Samuel Ervine, Plaintiff, Against, Alexander & James Fulton, & others. Defendants. In Chancery.
ON motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered that the accounts between the parties, be submitted to Patrick Lock- hart, gent. Master Commissioner, who is to make his report to the next March court, giving notice of the time to the parties, he examines their accounts.
A Copy—Test,
S. BOWYER, D. C. I SHALL attend at my office, in Fincas- tle, on Monday the 1st day of May next, to make a final report of the above business, when and where, the parties are de- sired to attend with the additional docu- ments.
PATRICK LOCKHART, Master Commissioner. March 9th, 1809. 3wks.
Select Speeches.
Just received by S. Pleasants, jr. RICHMOND, SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK AND PARLIA- MENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. BY N. CHAPMAN, M. D.
In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, S. R. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Gratton, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sher- idan, Fox, and Pitt. tf
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
(NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,)
Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, which will be continued, and for sale, on equal- ly good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quar- ter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and sole leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes, Nails of all kinds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling
B A C O N.
The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit.
EXTRACT from the proceedings of the President and Professors of William & Mary College; March 2d, 1809.
"Resolved, That Charles I. Cabell, Ben- jamin B. Jones, and William Old, students, be, and hereby are, forever expelled from this College, for having been concerned in a duel; the two first as principals, and the other as a second to one of the parties."
Signed, J. MADISON, President. 3t