Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-10-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1699.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, - - - - - 4 00   Wheat, new, - - - - - 1 00   Flour, super-fine, - - - - - 6 00   Flour, fine, - - - - - 5 75   Corn, - - - - - 3 00   Hemp, per ton, - - - - - 275 00   Iron, - - - - - 110 00   Bacon, - - - - - 00 10   Whiskey, - - - - - 00 83  
NOTICE. —On Monday the 23d day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, upon a credit of twelve months; the PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Col. ROBERT GOODE; consisting of the present crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and Hay; the stock of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; the plantation utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
It is particularly requested that all those who may have claims against the estate will make them known immediately to either of the subscribers, in order that provision may be made for payment.
RICHARD B. GOODE, FRANCIS GOODE,
Administrators with the will annexed.
That valuable and well known estate called WHITBY , on James River, about three miles from the Town of Manchester, will also be sold by private sale; it contains 1262 acres of Land, about 220 acres of which are of the first rate Low grounds and more than one half of the residue thereof is heavily timbered. To this estate there is attached one of the best fisheries on James River and every convenient and necessary house for the accommodation of a family. An indisputable title will be made and possession given on the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing small grain at any time agreeable to the purchaser. The terms may be known on application to
Richard B. Goode, Manchester, or Francis Goode, Powhatan.
July 11, 1809. w2m
AT the request of the Legatee, and by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the late Col. Robert Goode, for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned, due to Mr. James Lyle, the above mentioned tract of land and improvements will be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 23d day of October next, if not previously disposed of by private contract, in which event taking place, time notice will be given. Terms of sale, one third part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years, the instalments to carry interest from the day of sale, and the purchaser giving such satisfactory security as may be required.
JOHN MURCHIE, TARLTON SAUNDERS, } Trustees. Manchester 24th August, 1809.
THE subscriber offers for sale one of the most VALUABLE LITTLE HIGH LAND PLANTATIONS, in the middle country, lying on the So. side of the Buckingham road, three miles above Powhatan courthouse, containing by a late survey 519 acres. It is about nine miles from James River; three from Appomattox, and in a neighborhood abounding with manufacturing mills. Not more than one hundred acres of this tract is cleared, and that (except ten acres) within the last seven years. A new overseer's house and kitchen, corn house and two good tobacco houses, are the only improvements at present. The scantling for a large barn is nearly ready and will be put up by Christmas. One third of the purchase money will be required in hand and the balance in one and two years, with interest if not punctually paid, and a deed of trust on the land, to secure the two last payments. The purchaser will be permitted to sow wheat. Also, three lots in Richmond, one adjoining Mr. Southgate's lot above Mrs. Singleton and Nos. 27 and 28 in Duvall's plan. One fourth will be required on making the deed, another fourth in negotiable notes at six months, well endorsed, and the balance in twelve and eighteen months; secured by deed of trust on the lot.
I would also BARTER for NEGROES, nine UPPER APPOMATTOX CANAL SHARES , and a two year old BUZZARD FILL , out of a thorough bred Dare Devil Mare.
The land will be shown by Mr. Adams, living thereon, and the price of all the above property by applying to William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber.
WM. BERKELEY.
Powhatan, 22d July, 1809. calif
For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA.
HALIFAX COUNTY,
October 1st, 1809.
THE Subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country offers for sale in this county, 625 acres of land, where on he at present resides. This land is equal in quality to most of the high land in the neighbourhood, and superior to a considerable portion of it; is well adapted to the culture of grain of all kinds, tobacco and cotton; and is highly improved with houses, inclosures, &c. with excellent springs of water. The dwelling house is sixty four feet in length, composed of a centre part 24 by 22 feet, two stories high, & wings of 20 by 18 feet, covered with heart pine featheredged plank and shingles—two chimneys and under pinning of brick, with convenient fire places, windows, &c. in the several apartments; stair cases, &c. in suitable style. The kitchen is 28 by 16 feet, a meat house 12 by 10 feet, and a dairy 10 by 8 feet, are all framed houses neatly built, covered with featheredged plank and pine shingles, the two last with beart shingles; the whole underpinned with brick; plank & brick floors as they severally require, with a large brick chimney in the kitchen suitable for cooking & a stair case with an upper room, and other finishing. These houses are all new & cost upwards of $ 2 000. There are also a number of other convenient houses. About 100 acres are cleared and inclosed, and divided by good fences, into fields of from 10 to 20 acres, and in fine order for cropping—the residue, except a small part, is woodland finely timbered and of better quality than any heretofore cleared. The whole lies well, is within two miles of Halifax Courthouse, upon the large trading road from the upper Country to Richmond and Petersburg, which renders it a most eligible stand for any person wishing to turn his attention to public business. The price required is only six dollars per acre, which is considerably under its value, in cash—but if time is wished it can be given as far as three or four years upon payment of legal interest. The sale will be made privately by the subscriber, and possession given when required.
W2m BERRYMAN GREEN.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Abandoned about ten days ago, my negro man, NED; he was formerly the property of Col. Robert Goode of Whitby, and was bought by me of Mr. Archibald Freeland of Manchester; he is about 21 years of age, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, stout made, very black, with large black eyes, & broad flat nose. He had on when he went away a corduroy jacket, coloured waistcoat, blue pantaloons, jacket hat, brown cotton stockings and shoes. It is probable that he is lurking somewhere in Manchester or its neighborhood where he has many connections. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any gaol in Virginia, and reasonable charges for bringing him home.
JOHN DUNLOP.
Petersburg, Oct. 9, 1809.
NOTICE. —I shall petition the next General Assembly for a law to pass divorcing me from my wife Tabitha, of which all persons are hereby notified.
JOHN DUNKLEY.
Halifax, October 3d, 1809. 3j
FOR SALE. —By Virtue of a Deed of trust, executed on the 14th day of March, 1803, by the late William Nice, in order to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned unto Mr. William Cook, I shall in consequence of the power vested in me as Trustee, on the 17th day of November next, on the premises, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, that valuable and highly improved Tenement on which the said Nice resided—the said sale will be made under the late law, passed on the 3rd January, 1809—entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes."
EDWARD W. TRENT, Trustee.
October 17th, 1809. rds
BOOKS for Sale.
JUST received and for sale by S. Pleasants Richmond, a few copies of the following valuable works:—The American Annual Register, vol. 4th—Bordley's Husbandry—Woman, a new novel by Miss. Owen—Burdet's Village Sermons—Gurney's System of Short hand writing—Percy's Poems, a new edition—Murray's Life of Gen. Washington—Thomson's Seasons, a cheap edition for the use of schools—Russell's ancient and modern Europe—Carey's general atlas, (the best collection of Maps yet made in this country)—Morse's Universal Geography—Goldsmith's Natural History—a general assortment of quarto Family Bibles, with and without plates, concordance, psalms, &c. &c. from $2 50, to $3 12 each—Gibson's surveying—American Clerk's Magazine—Walker's pronouncing Dictionary—also, school Bibles, Testaments and Spelling Books.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
A FEW HANDSOME COPIES OF
GIBBON'S
DECLINE & FALL
OF THE
ROMAN EMPIRE;
To which is added, (in this edition only)
THE VERY INTERESTING
LIFE OF THE AUTHOR,
written by HIMSELF.
Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Dollars.
Domestic.
The following article is from the pen of a federalist, and extracted from a federal paper: the pen that thus writes, and the paper that thus publishes, must do good to our country. It rarely, very rarely falls to our lot, to meet with an address more purely patriotic or more strongly characterized by American feeling. Such men as Mr. Custis, are real patriots. Their object is their country's good, and the means proposed are rational and certain to attain the end. We join with Mr. Custis in regretting that Domestic Manufactures has been made a party question, but we feel some pride in the reflection, that the Democratic party is the party that have, on this, as on all questions, advocated the best interests of the country. The federalists may feel a hectic of a moment pass their cheek, at the rebuke that they are "either wanting in patriotism or understanding." Let them heartily join in the promotion of these great national improvements, and they will by all Americans be recognized as lovers of their country, however, or how widely soever, they may differ in political opinions. I am happy in the occasion to unite in opinion with Mr. Custis, that Domestic Manufactures ought to be encouraged, to which I also beg leave to add, that I am also of opinion, that every citizen ought to be armed at the public expense.
[Press.]
From the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY. The subscriber respectfully requests those gentlemen who have received subscription papers to this institution to be pleased to return them on or before the 10th of November, to Mr. James Dawson, the agent at Arlington.
The subscriber had flattered himself long ere this to have been enabled from the generous support of his fellow citizens to have commenced the works; but as far as he can learn the subscription will as yet not warrant that measure.
In the town of Alexandria, the mechanics principally, and a few others have subscribed upwards of a thousand dollars, an exertion which, considering their depressed state of business, does them every honor, and is entitled to every praise. A offer has been made from an individual in the western part of Pennsylvania, to construct the greater part of the machinery for an interest of two hundred dollars in the establishment.
It has been urged by some that the subscriber should erect this institution from his own resources, and retain it as private property. To this it is answered that in matters of national importance, the subscriber will have no private interest, and as it respects his ability to found the institution, and devote it to the purposes proposed, he has only to observe, that in the southern country large possessions are by no means attended with correspondent incomes. Could his means have compassed the object in the last respect, no appeal would have been made to the public. The subscriber is, however, in the present instance, no small contributor, most cheerfully affording the site, water and materials of every description.
If the good and reflecting part of our community will refer to the benevolence of the plan proposed for this institution, they will find an abundant scope for their liberality, in promoting, not only a work of vast national benefit, but calculated to dispense from its profits, blessings to the poor, comfort to the aged and infirm, industry and the means of knowledge to the orphan, and the children of poverty and misfortune.
The loan solicited for the erection of this national, important, and praiseworthy establishment, is so small, its benefits are so great, and the security afforded so ample and certain that the subscriber yet hopes the work may be accomplished. The property and privileges attached to the institution will be vested exclusively in the hands of three gentlemen, whose stations in life, and rank in society, entitle them to every confidence, and who will (so soon as the loan is redeemed) direct the emoluments of the works to those benevolent purposes which have been heretofore stated.
The subscriber cannot take leave of a subject, which has been endeared to his affections by six years of faithful service in its cause, without once more urging to his fellow-citizens the importance and necessity of cherishing their domestic interests. If ever there was a time which called for a virtuous energy in our country's cause—If ever there was a time when the American sentiment should become united in the patriotic, the vital question of Independence, that time has now arrived! It is no longer a matter of argument, or policy, it is now the point of honor. Our country has too long been vibrating like a
pendulum between the contending interests of hers. It is high time she should seek a place of rest. Too long has she followed the phan of her ideal interest abroad her best interest will be found at home.
The subject of domestic manufactures has fortunately been made a party question, and produced those animosities attendant on most political disquisitions. But is there a party within our country which can oppose the policy tending to promote her industry and preserve her honor? If there is, its disciples are either wanting in patriotism or understanding. The man who can deny the policy of supplying our wants at home rather than seek resources abroad.
The man who prefers holding his country dependent on others, rather than see her independent in herself, who would prefer contributing to the wealth of other nations, to promoting the resources of his own, who will not sacrifice some small portion of his private convenience, to the vast object of public honor, deserves to be considered as a selfish being, unworthy the rank of a patriot, a citizen, or a friend.
Now is the time my fellow citizens, to arouse your energies in your country's cause. The day of trial has arrived. Let us shake off the apathy of long contracted habits, and acquire the habit of providing for our own wants. Our country demands a various exertion of her sons—let us not recede from the rank which has been acquired by our glorious revolution, but show to other nations that we venerate the spirit of our government, and will not disgrace the memory of our fathers—Let one generous impulse but pervade our land, and America is restored to her primeval destiny.
We are called republicans—Republican-ism embraces a modest, yet dignified state of manners. It is consistent with this virtuous spirit, to imitate all the luxury, extravagance, and folly, of our ancient and corrupt governments? We import European fashions, we affect European manners, we adopt the vices of those very people, who we pretend to condemn as the authors of our injuries, and the examples of evil. Why is there no American fashion, derived from the materials, labor, and ingenuity of our country? Would it not be as commendable as praiseworthy, or patriotic, to appear in the humble garb, derived from the labors of our brethren, and the produce of our soil, as to covet that splendor, which ill accords with the spirit of our government, or the state of our society? While we so loudly profess republicanism we want that practice which constitutes its reality. It is in vain to restore to words for a redress of our wrongs. Anathemas enough have been uttered to destroy all the nations of the world; ye words are very harmless things. An orator, frequently declaims against the oppression and injuries of European governments, and loudly asserts his country's rights; yet this orator bears on his back samples of the ingenuity, industry, wealth and power of the very people, whom he abuses and returns home to cut his food with a knife, drink from a cup, and repose under a blanket the happy produce, of a far distant people who have thus courteously supplied their panegyrist, with all, which his heart can desire. Away my fellow-citizens, with this precious republicanism. Talk no more, but proceed to worthy action. Redeem your character and seek a standing in the world worthy of your fame. Your country affords you every facility of ministering to your own wants. Your country demands your labors and appeals to your virtues, to protect her honor. The present degenerate state of the world has rendered all public faith precarious and fickle. Nations are no longer just than they find it convenient to be so. The best method to command respect is to deserve it. We shall always make poor bargains while the balance of interest is against us; but, like Camillus of old, if we can throw the proud weight of independence into the scale, we redeem our country's honor and establish our country's destiny. Have the present race of Americans forgotten the virtue of their fathers? Has the revolution and its spirit been banished from our memories, and the glorious example of patience, privation, & integrity, given in the best age of our history, become unworthy, in the present state of our society and manners. There was a time when any suffering would be borne, in the cause of our country's liberty. Will no labor or privation be suffered at this time to perpetuate that inestimable blessing? Will insult and injury be only repelled with resolutions, fiery and tremendous speeches, dreadful threats, and the vast artillery of words? An effervescence of patriotism, like the crater of Vesuvius, now and then burst out, promises a vast explosion and then expires with hollow murmurs. 'Tis in vain to say, we will fly to arms—our foes are wiser than to attack the Eagle on his nest. They wage a safer war, and possess the magazine which contains the supply of our wants may turn the key, upon our necessity, or clothe us from courtesy.
It is unworthy in the American people to want at all. A nation possessing a vast portion of the habitable globe, comprising a part of every climate and every soil, if endowed with virtue and industry, could have no want.
The vital principle of our republic is independence—We should shine with no borrowed light; our glory should be all our own. 'Tis in vain to speak of mutual interest, or mutual obligations, here the advantage is so great on one side. Our interest should be to rival and not support the greatness of any nation.
Many are lukewarm, many doubt the power of our country to effect the vast and desirable object of domestic policy. But if we emerged from the cradle to acquire independence, let not our manhood disgrace the deed, of our youth. If with slender means we could obtain the treasure, shall that treasure be lost when our abilities are increased? Will not America, the last of republics, leave a better example for posterity, and show to the world that a virtuous commonwealth could exist amid the degeneracy of the present age?
To you my brethren of the South, I beg leave to address a few remarks. You who boast that a more general sun has better ripened your understanding than your northern neighbors, and who feel the fervor of patriotism warmer in your bosoms than from you might have been expected a generous exertion in your country's cause; but while you have been dilating on the means most proper to produce the desired end, your northern neighbors with zeal and energy, are making rapid advances to comfort and independence. That illustrious state, which formed the nursery of freedom, and whose vast commerce extends to all quarters of the globe, declines not to patronize the plough and give life to the cause of domestic economy. Soon shall we hail those citizens as the restorers of the principles which their example first taught us to venerate; for, while we are discussing the affairs of government, with critical nicety, they are practising the virtues of a republic, by erecting domestic instructions, cherishing moral habits, and promoting useful industry. This is the true philosophy of republicanism. Those people are an honor to their country who fulfil its precepts.
To the south we possess every material conducive to manufactures, and feel every want which requires their remedy, with a population of several millions attached to our soil, and who subsist only by our care. To a feeling mind this fact should plead with every argument, which humanity could wish. For, in a period of general privation and distress, what numbers must here experience every calamity, without resource or hope.
Are not those who labor to furnish our luxuries and support our pleasures, entitled to the comforts which justice and humanity require. Let not the slave who toils for our ease, need the small recompence which nature demands. We every day hear repeated, the happiness and prosperity of our country, & yet we see our poverty and wretchedness on every side; a soil badly cultivated education neglected, idleness and dissipation prevailing, while want and misfortune crowd the road to the western country. This is too much the state of happiness and prosperity in Virginia. It is a poor consolation, to be told that we have more talent than any other part of the union—the best proof of great talents is to devote them to useful purposes, and if we are wiser than other people, we might have made a better use of our wisdom. It will require a great revolution in our domestic policy, to produce those improvements, which shall entitle this part of the country, to the proud distinction of happiness and prosperity.
That community is happy and prosperous, which is independent, industrious and frugal; which derives its supplies from its own resources, cultivates the social virtues, and promotes the means of knowledge. This community if not the wisest, will possess the desideration of all wisdom, happiness, and prosperity. The vain and delusive idea of great genius, has destroyed much of the energy of our natures, and the principal proof, which we can produce of our possessing this quality, is the poverty which generally attends it. It is a melancholy truth, that a foreigner in passing through our country, will not perceive those symptoms of happiness and prosperity, which are deemed satisfactory elsewhere, in improved agriculture, flourishing manufactures, enlarged means of knowledge, and an industrious, independent people. These were considered as national means of happiness and prosperity, according to the doctrines of the old school. But the new philosophy appears to have as completely changed the order of things, as it has vitiated and destroyed the human mind, and the dreams of fancy are now considered the precepts of truth. No, my fellow citizens, your country supports not that character in the eyes of the world, which your

It seems to make you believe. Much is yet wanting to make you that people you ought and deserve to be. Had we followed the precepts of our departed fathers, contained in that inestimable legacy, we had been to our use. Had the noble example which his life and virtues have set before us, been considered the test of public merit, and formed the tone of public manners, our country's honor had been preserved, our country's prosperity increased and the fair share of the republican share quietly in his grave.
Independent of the milder sins of European governments, the natural consequence of increased wealth and population—that accursed science, whose doctrines has ravaged the old world, destroying every system of human happiness, seems to be creeping into society, and spreading its pestiferous influence through our virtuous land. If the Republic is destined to fall, it will be because we no longer support an empire of laws, and government of reason, let us perish in a struggle worthy your fame, and not decay by a slow and deadly poison. America required a stimulus to rouse her latent energies—a crisis has now arrived, which seems to be the fate of Ages yet unborn. May she meet the event with firmness & composure, and place her future destiny upon the immovable basis of integrity and independence.
Sped the Plough, which forms the basis of all nation's greatness. Enlarge the loom, which shall enable you to provide for industry, what you now receive from favor. Enlarge the means of knowledge, which shall cause the rising generation to appreciate the blessings of the best of governments and laws, and prepare to protect your flag that your flag may protect you.
May our country, in the day of trial, when weighed in the political balance, be not "found wanting," in that virtue and energy which shall show to the world that we have not forgotten our fame, nor will we disgrace the names of our Fathers. GEORGE W. P. CUSTIS. Arlington House, 21st Sept.
The explanation of Mr. Jackson, for the extraordinary conduct of his government, in denying the authority of his predecessor, to enter into engagements with our executive, and refusing to ratify them, will be a communication of so novel a kind, as to demand serious attention, as it excites extraordinary curiosity.
To anticipate the nature of this explanation is perhaps not difficult, after the language of Mr. Canning in the house of commons. That it will not prove satisfactory to the majority of the people, we are strongly inclined to believe: nor is it probable that he has authority to engage his government to do that, for which Mr. Erskine is disgraced for having done. Let us suppose, (what is very natural to suppose,) that Mr. Jackson tells the president what Mr. Canning told the British people: that we shall not carry on any commerce with any nation they are at war with, that we shall not carry to any port in Europe, any article not the produce of our own soil, nor even then, without their grant permission. That they have power to force us to submit to these conditions, and that "they will use that power."
How would you wish congress to receive such a communication? Think & prepare for the worst.
Ver you justly reprobate, for it brings in its train many evils, the least of which is the expense it will put you to. Submission is ruin to your country, and to your honor. To ask whether you will submit, would be insulting you: that you will not we are certain. The question is, how will you resist?—For in some way you must do it. The non-intercourse you see will not be effectual; for England, through the different channels of commerce, and the aid of agents here, can, and will, be abundantly supplied: and laugh at your weak efforts to prevent it. What once saved you, can again save you. It is your own virtue and self denial that must save you; and nothing else will prevent you from sinking into the contempt of other nations—or raise you in their estimation to the rank you ought to hold.
Aurora.
ANECDOLE OF LORD NELSON. The following circumstance respecting the immortal Nelson, which seems not to be generally known, took place during the battle of the Sound. It proves that no situation, however dangerous, can discount the truly brave man, or render him insensible to those minutiae which being watched by the enemy, betray our weakness or proclaim our power. In the midst of the dreadful slaughter of that tremendous engagement, surrounded by the dying and the dead, the British admiral ordered an officer, bearing a flag of truce, to go on shore with a note to the Crown Prince. It contained a proposal to his Royal Highness, to acquiesce, without further delay, in the propositions of the British government; not only to put a stop to the present effusion of blood on both sides, but to save from total destruction Copenhagen with its arsenals, which he would otherwise level with the water. Whilst his Lordship was waiting with the calmness of a man in his study, he desired Colonel Stewart to send some one below for a light that he might seal his despatch. Colonel Stewart obeyed, but no one appearing with a candle, when Lord Nelson had nearly completed his letter, he inquired the reason of such neglect, and found that the boy who had been sent for it, had been killed by a cannon shot. The order was repeated; upon which Col. Stewart observed—"Why should your Lordship be so particular in writing, to use wax? why not use a wafer? The hurry of battle will be a sufficient apology for the violation of etiquette."—"It is to prove, my friend," replied Lord Nelson, "that we are in no hurry, that this request is not dictated by fear, or a wish
on our part to drop the carriage, from the least apprehension of the fate of this day to us, that I am thus particular. Were I to send my letter with a wafer, it would still be wet when it reached the shore, it would speak of haste. Wax is not the act of an instant and it impresses the receiver accordingly." The reasoning of the Admiral was duly honored by the result. The Danoes acceded to his proposal, and a cessation of hostilities was the consequence. London paper.
New Jersey Election. GENERAL RESULT. REPUBLICAN. FEDERAL. Coun. Assem. Coun. Assem. Essex, 1 4 Morris, 1 3 Sussex, 1 4 Hunterdon, 1 4 Monmouth, 1 3 Salem, 1 3 Cumberland, 1 2 Gloucester, 1 1 Cape-May, 1 Burlington, 1 Middlesex, 1 Somerset, 1 Bergen, 1 Repub. total, 8 24 Federal total, 5 Republican majority, 16 In Council, 3 In Assembly, 3 In Joint Meeting, 11
REMARKS. It will be seen that in Gloucester the Republicans have lost two Members of Assembly. This was owing to a disgraceful local schism, by which the Republican Candidates lost, and the Federal gained a number of votes. In Monmouth, where last year the feds had more than a hundred majority, the Republicans have this year about a hundred and fifty. In Hunterdon, the Republican majority is increased from about eighty last year, to three or four hundred, this. In Essex and Morris, where the federalists had formed tickets and made a great battle—the Republican tickets have prevailed as usual by immense majorities. In Cumberland and Salem there was no federal opposition. In Burlington we understand the federal majority is considerably reduced. From Middlesex, Somerset, Bergen and Cape May, we have no certain information; but as in our statement we have given them all to the Federalists, any Members which we may get in any of those counties will increase the Republican Majority as above stated. New Jersey is safe—and her sons deserve well of their country!
CHARLESTON, S. C. Sept. 5, 1809. Sir—With great pleasure I obey the orders of my fellow citizens of Charleston, in forwarding to you the enclosed copy of the resolutions this day adopted by them. These resolutions were prepared by a large committee indiscriminately appointed; and afterwards unanimously adopted by a very numerous assemblage of citizens, of different political principles. The disavowal of the late negotiation by the British ministry, though it calls for no gratitude, is likely to result in good. It has materially forwarded an extensive association for the promotion of domestic manufactures, on a national scale—it has induced a belief, that the failure of past negotiations was not chargeable on the administrators of our government; & it has essentially contributed to the union of our citizens. The names of parties, which heretofore have prevailed, are in a fair way of being exchanged for the honorable appellation of Americans. With the most exalted sentiments of respect and esteem, I am your most obedient servant. DAVID RAMSAY.
An answer from the President has been this day received, of which the following is a copy: Sir—I have received the resolutions of the meeting of citizens in Charleston, on the 5th inst. covered by your favor of the same date. These resolutions comprise too many circumstances, enhancing the value of the patriotism they breathe, not to afford particular satisfaction. However a difference of views may be indulged in subordinate questions of policy, a union of all, on such as evidently affect the sovereignty, the honor, or the essential interests of the nation, is a duty to which every denomination of citizens will rally, whose love of country elevates them above a spirit of party. Of this genuine patriotism, the meeting at which you presided, has given a conspicuous example.
The occasion which led to this proceeding of your fellow citizens, is as much regretted as it was little to be anticipated. It could the less have been anticipated, as besides the respect due to an arrangement solemnly entered into by a plenipotentiary minister, and not only strictly but irrevocably carried into execution by the other party, the arrangement itself was of a nature to claim a ready sanction, even if, contrary to every ground of confidence, it had not been within the scope of previous instructions.
Whether the sequel may better correspond with the wishes and hopes of the U. States, founded on that attachment to peace which they have proclaimed, & on that exemplary justice which they have practised, remains to be seen. In no event can the citizens of Charleston lose the merit of having evinced a unanimity and zeal, no less calculated to avert, than to meet aggressions, prompted by a misconception of the American character.
For the confidence which the meeting has been pleased to express in my faithful pursuit of the public good, I feel all the obligations which it demands. In tendering this acknowledgement of them, I beg, at the same time, that you will accept for yourself, assurances of my particular esteem. JAMES MADISON. September 20th, 1809. Dr. DAVID RAMSAY, Chairman, &c. &c.
HARTFORD, (Conn.) Oct. 16. On Thursday last the General Assembly of this state met at N. Haven. On Wednesday, his honor Lieut. Governor Trumbull was met at Housatonic, by a number of citizens of New Haven, who accompanied him to that city. At three miles from the town, the governor's company of horse guards, commanded by major Munson, received him, and escorted him to Clark's tavern. On Thursday, the governor's foot guard, commanded by major Atwater, the horse guards, and the company of artillery, commanded by major Staples, escorted the lieutenant Governor and Council to the state house, where the session was opened in the usual manner. The appearance of the troops on this occasion, was very brilliant, and gave great satisfaction to a numerous collection of people. The guards were draped as a badge of mourning for his excellency Gov. Trumbull. The House of Representatives made choice of Lyman Law, speaker, and Wm. T. Williams, and Noah B. Benedict, Esqs. Clerks.
His excellency Lieut. Governor Trumbull then addressed the legislature in a speech of some length; but as it is chiefly local, we shall now publish the following extract:
"The astonishing revolutions which, in rapid succession, have, of late years, convulsed Europe, have given another head to the ancient Western Roman Empire, which exercises a despotism more relentless and bloody than either of the former; and while we contemplate, with awful reverence, the hand of God in these events, it becomes us to stand aloof from the nation which is the chief agent in producing them, and whose policy is to allure only to devour. Most of the embarrassments, which our republic has of late years experienced, have, it is believed, originated in an undue bias in her favor. May the fate of other nations, which she has seduced and conquered, prove a warning to us to escape her snares, and to cultivate, by honorable means, the proffered friendship of that power which, more than any other, stands between her and universal empire."
Foreign.
BOSTON, October 13.
Extract of a letter from Rotterdam, of the 23d of July—received in London August 9. "The news is known, that the Emperor has declared to the American Ambassador that he would not enter into a treaty until the U. S. declared war against England; thus probably a war between France and America."
The British papers assert positively that our ambassador to the French government is at Amsterdam. The object of his visit is not absolutely stated, but is intimated to be to endeavor to prevent a further amount of American property from swelling the aggregate of French sequestrations. His view however may also be to seek a passage to his own country, or a safe conveyance for important despatches. He has undoubtedly failed in the demands in behalf of American rights that he was directed to make on the Emperor Napoleon. Letters on the subject may be momentarily expected at Washington.
[Palladium.] Two uncommon papers on public affairs were published in the Court Gazette, at Amsterdam, July 25 and 29.
After depicting the horrors produced by the French Revolution, which is described as "that terrible convulsion, which spreads death, despair, and mourning over the finest region of the world, and finally brought in their train that greatest of all misfortunes, a state of bankruptcy," the Dutch are stated to derive some consolation from the consciousness, that "they have not had to submit to the caprice of an arbitrary Government, nor to groan under the despotic yoke of a Conqueror." This language needs no comment to explain it. They even go on to say, "The King (Louis Bonaparte) has already openly declared against the conscription, in the face of all Europe." Note seeing and deprecating the punishment which is about to be inflicted on him for such an avowal, and anticipating his deposition, they add, "Let us, then, all unite our efforts, to show our King that true Dutchmen wish to protect him who labours for them!" May we thus ever merit the care and the love of a King, who gives us unfeigned proofs that he is less our sovereign than our first Magistrate, and the man of the nation!
NEW YORK Oct. 17.
ARRIVED SINCE OUR LAST. Ship Sally, Scott, of Boston, 76 days from St. Petersburg and 43 from Wilde-Wall, (Orkney) with canvass, hemp and iron, to Le Roy Bayard and McEvers.—During the voyage fell in with many British ships of war, and treated generally with great politeness, particularly by Sir James Saumarez, and all the officers of the ships; they pointed out in the most circumstantial manner, where dangers were to be apprehended, and how to shun Danish and Norwegian pirates.
August 30. The annual conference of the Methodists held this year at Manchester, terminated on Thursday, 239 preachers attended. Actual increase of members during the past year, 14,200 6,200 in England and Ireland and 8,000 in America. The number of preachers received at conference, after the four probationary years, exclusive of those in the districts, was 20—and the number of new chapels opened since last conference is said to be considerable.
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. Oct. 13. [Note from Captain Dennis, of sch. Little Dck from Demerara.]
Sept. 11, was boarded by H. B. M. brig Bellona, treated politely, and dismissed; at the same time Guadalupe bearing N. E. distant 5 or 6 miles, wind being very light, saw a brig in shore, which proved to be a British brig of war, who spoke me at 7, P. M. the captain very politely asked me if I had any information of the French row
boats taking the Americans—and informed that he saw five making for us, that he directly made for them, and on seeing the brig they were obliged to quit me otherwise I should certainly have been taken. I was extremely obliged to the gentleman for saving my vessel at this time, but his generosity did not stop here: he told me that he should keep by me all night that I might shape my course and he would follow me which he accordingly did and by his protection saved my vessel and cargo from condemnation myself and all hands from capture, plunder, and abuse. AMOS DENNIS.
NEW LONDON Oct. 11. —The sch. Fortitude, capt. Robert Gray, from Martinique, belonging to Gen. Wm. Williams, of this city has been taken by a French privateer, and carried into St. Martins. Letters from Capt. Gray say, no reasonable hopes can be entertained of saving her, for all vessels bound to or from an English port which fall into the hands of the French privateers, are condemned under the Milan Decree. A ship from Grenada, carried into St. Martins a short time previous to the capture of the Fortitude, was immediately on arriving stripped of her rigging, her cargo landed, and a copy of her papers sent to Guadalupe; where she was tried and condemned. The crew had been plundered of all their clothing, part of the cargo was sent to other places in the night, and the rigging of the ship sent to St. Martins, to sell: so that if she had been cleared it would have cost as much to refit her as she was worth.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13. By the ship Helena, capt. Miller, arrived at this port yesterday in 44 days from Londonderry, (with 105 passengers all in good health) we have received a number of Dublin and Belfast papers to the latter end of August, from which we select the following articles.
MARKET PRICES OF IRELAND.
CORK, Aug. 18. s. d. s. d. Wheat, per bag of 20 stone 44 0 a 46 Oats, per bbl. of 38 stone 33 0 40 Barley, per bbl. of 33 stone 33 0 38 Beef, per pound 0 6 7 Mutton, per do. 0 6 8 Pork, per cwt. 40 0 42 Old Potatoes, per wt of 21 lb. 0 7 9 Fresh Butter, per lb. 1 2 1 First Flour, per cwt. 35 0 36 Second do. 32 0 34 Third do. 18 0 22 Fourth do. 9 0 10 Household do. 28 0 35
BELFAST, Aug. 19. s. d. s. d. Oatmeal 20 8 20 Wheat 16 0 18 Barley 0 0 0 Oats 10 6 13 First Flour 36 0 0 Second do. 34 0 3 Third do. 32 0 0 Fourth do. 20 0 24 Fifth do. 18 0 20
DUBLIN, Aug. 23.
French papers to the 5th, and Spanish to the 1st. inst. have reached this office. We have translated such parts of them as appeared interesting, and this evening present them to our readers. The order of the day dated Madrid, July 26th, we think eminently entitled to notice. It will be perceived that the account, which this order contains, alludes to the driving in of the out post of the English and Spanish armies; and from the composition and style of this very curious document, it is manifest that his most Catholic majesty Joseph, however inferior he may be to his most Christian majesty Napoleon, in all the great requisites of generalship, yet possesses in an high degree those talents for bombastic, for which the illustrious House of Ajojo hath been long distinguished. "The King continues to pursue the enemy. The result of this Brilliant success will be the expulsion of the English, and the termination of the calamities of Spain." We request our readers to compare this fustian dispatch, with the modest account given by our illustrious countryman of the glorious battle of Talavera.
MADRID, July 26.
Order of the day.—On the 26th inst. his Catholic Majesty, at the head of the 1st and 4th corps of his reserve, fell in with the English, Portuguese, and rebel army, assembled in great numbers in the plain near Santo Domingo. To attack, defeat, and completely route it, was the work of a moment. The king continues to pursue the enemy. The result of this brilliant success will be the expulsion of the English and the termination of the calamities of Spain. The Governor-General of Madrid. We have accounts from Paris, that Mr. Armstrong the American Ambassador, with his family and suite, is preparing to quit that city. They are to proceed from the French capital to Holland, from which they are to sail for their native country. War between France and the Republic of the U. States was considered as inevitable. Such it seems has been the result of the very cavalier declaration of the Corsican that he would "allow no neutrality to exist, and that America must make choice of France or England for her enemy. Without any reference to justice or policy, it is manifest that the power, which has the insolence to make such a declaration to a neutral state, has thereby committed the first act of hostility and should be treated accordingly."
Aug. 25.
By an arrival from Holland, there seems no doubt of war taking place between France and America. Gen. Armstrong had reached Amsterdam from Paris, and resided at the house of Mr. Bourne the American consul there—General Armstrong had finally taken leave of the French government in his diplomatic character, but intended to return to complete some family arrangements.
The Irish Legion serving under Bonaparte, is said to be commanded by a person of the name of O'Meara, and not by Arthur O'Connor, as generally supposed, who lives retired about three miles from Paris. O'Meara had distinguished himself in several actions.
BALTIMORE, October 18. Extract of a Letter dated Havana, 25 Sept. 1809. "We have only time to inform you that a Royal Order has been received here shutting the Ports of this Island against all Foreign vessels, which has been promulgated and posted at the custom house this morning." [Coffee House Books.]
October 19. Lord Erskine has, it is said, written a pamphlet explanatory of his son's conduct while minister to the U. S.
NORFOLK, October 18. The African frigate, on board of which Mr. Erskine is to embark for England, remains in Hampton Roads. Her departure we understand from good authority depends upon the arrival of Mr. Jackson's despatches from Washington. As she has already remained longer than was expected, it is surmised that Mr. Jackson has commenced his negotiations with our government, & contains this ship in order to advise his government of the progress or probable result of those negotiations. It is said that despatches from our government for Mr. Pinkney, which were sent down to go by the African, have been returned.
October 20. The Ship Horizon, Capt. Potts, arrived here yesterday evening from London, and 45 days from the Downs. Our latest papers are to the middle of August; the capt. not having an opportunity of going on shore when in the Downs, is the reason why later dates are not received. Capt. Potts is the bearer of despatches from Mr. Pinkney to our government.
AUSTRIA.
The contribution laid on the Austrian conquered provinces is thus distributed in conformity with a Decree of the Emperor Napoleon, issued on the 7th July:— Upper Austria 38,000,000 Lower Austria 50,000,000 Salzburg 11,440,000 Stiria 44,880,000 Carinthia 18,210,000 Carniola 15,260,000 Gortz 910,000 Trieste, in addition to the former contribution on Revenue of Trieste 2,410,000 Hungary 7,680,000 The Circle of Znaim in Moravia 7,490,000
The defeat of Wagram has excited the greatest irritation and disorder among the Austrian officers who blame each other for the misfortunes of that decisive day. Field Marshal Hiller has demanded and obtained leave to resign, and General Bellegarde has obtained the same permission, it is said, without having required it.
The following Order of the Day was published on the day after the battle of Wagram:
ORDER OF THE DAY.
GOELLERSDORFF, July 7. In the battle of yesterday, the troops of the left wing in no respect answered the expectations which I had a right to cherish respecting them nor the hopes I had formed, the importance of that day considered, from their strong and advantageous position.
The disastrous result of that battle must be ascribed to the conduct of these troops, for as the confusion was general among them the retreat was made with too great haste and disorder. I am also, with some exceptions, far from being satisfied with the infantry. Several regiments marched forward too soon and began to fire without any cause. They were besides so crowded together that they fired upon one another. The officers were not able to rally the larger bodies which fled in disorder, and thus ground was lost. The confused cry which was heard among the troops, drowned the voice of the commanding officers.
Had the commanders accustomed their troops to silence, and taught them to attend to nothing but their orders, the separation of the left wing would not have produced such shameful consequences.
In every regiment which shall hereafter conduct itself in a similar manner the tenth man shall be condemned to die, and the rest of the men shall be distributed among the other regiments. The commanding officer shall be cashiered and the other officers dismissed. Cries of alarm among the troops shall be punished with death. The troops must only act when orders are given them, or on the signal of the drum. In most regiments, the drums are placed with the music, out of the reach of the fire, but the commanding officers shall see that all the drums return to their posts, and shall take care that the troops under their direction do not fire without orders or at too great a distance.
In the evening of the 5th the regiment of Argentair made such bad dispositions, that in the unprofitable retreat to Nussdorf, the 2d line fired upon the first and occasioned great disorder. The regiment of Hesse-Nassau did nothing but wander here and there; sometimes was heard the cry of 'forward,' where there was no enemy! General Riese did not conduct himself well at Entzersdorff. On the 6th in the evening, I did not find him at the head of his troops, and besides he did not follow the orders which were given him respecting the attack. He shall be dismissed from the service of his majesty.
The disorder which still prevails among the troops, proves that the officers of the staff know not how to apply a remedy. I shall, however, set an example myself. I shall, according to the circumstances, dismiss or cashier such officers of the grand staff, whose troops are not again brought under proper discipline. It is the shame of the army that so many stragglers and plunderers, are found on all the roads and all the villages. (Signed) CHARLES, Generalissimo.
FROM LONDON PAPERS.
Bonaparte has ordered the Austrian prisoners of war born in the provinces recently

is conquered, to be incorporated with the Bavarian army; compelling these unfortunate men to be the slaughterers of those in company with whom they were a few days since, fighting against himself, and exposing them to be punished with death as rebels and traitors.
PARIS, July 20.
Prohibition of the entry of colonial produce.
An imperial decree of the 17th July, 1809, has repealed the decree of the 4th of June last, which had re-established the relations with Holland on the same footing with that had existed prior to the decree of the 16th of Sept. 1809.
Here follows the decree of Sept. 16th 1809, which by this change is now in force:
We, Napoleon, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, and Protector of the Rhenish Confederacy, upon the report of our minister of Finance, have decreed, and do decree as follows:
Art. 1. The entry into France of all colonial produce passing through Holland and Spain, is prohibited, until it be otherwise ordered.
II. The vessels loaded with colonial produce which enter the Elbe, the Weser, and the Yade, shall be seized, &c.
III. This present decree shall not derogate, from the provisions of that of the 9th June, by which we have reserved to ourselves to permit, according to circumstances, the introduction of cotton wool.
IV. Our minister of Finance is charged with the circulation of the present decree.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
Palace of St. Cloud, September 19, 1809
In Richmond Hastings Court, June 12th, 1809.
Elizabeth T. Younghusband and Samuel P. Parsons, administratrix and administrator with the will annexed of Pleasant Younghusband, deceased—Ralston and Pleasant—Pickett, Pollard and Johnston—Thomas Taylor and James Brown—late merchants and partners under the firm of Taylor and Brown—James Brown, jun. and William Norvell, surviving partners of the late commercial house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock, Puffs.
AGAINST Moses Davis, Prosser and Moncure and George Wm. Smith, Defs.
THIS cause this day came on to be heard on the bill, answer sundry exhibits filed, and was argued by counsel, on consideration whereof, the court being of opinion that the land conveyed by the said Moses Davis and wife to the defendant George William Smith, was intended to secure the payment of the notes in the possession of the plaintiffs, Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and Ralston and Pleasant, on which suits have not been brought—And also of the judgments obtained on the notes which came to the possession of the other plaintiffs, namely Taylor & Brown, James Brown jun. & the surviving partner of the house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock, as well as those taken up by Pleasant Younghusband, deceased, in his lifetime, do decree and order that Geo. W. Smith do proceed to make sale of the lot of land in the bill mentioned to the highest bidder, upon a credit until the repeal or expiration of the act concerning executions and other purposes, passed 31st January, 1809, taking bond with two good securities for the payment of the purchase money, and return the bonds by him taken to court to abide its future order, he giving two weeks notice in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, of the time and place of sale, and returning a report how he has executed this order.
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TH: C. HOWARD, CLK. PURSUANT to the above decree, the land therein mentioned, which is situated in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being the same lot or parcel of land which was conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth his wife, to Moses Davis, by deed dated the 3d day of March, 1807, and bounded as follows, to wit, beginning and running on the road or street leading from the market house in the said city to Du Val's village, N 41 1/2 W. 4 chains 32 links to a street 40 feet wide dividing said lot and parcel of land and the land formerly William Cannon's now John Doyle's, and binding on said street N 89 E. 4 chains and 94 links to the street—thence on the back street S. 4 1/2 W. 4 chains 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street S. 39 W. 4 chains 30 links to the said road to the beginning—with the buildings and improvements thereon consisting of a large framed house—to be sold on the premises, at 4 o'clock, P. M. on Saturday the 21st inst. (October) The whole land will be divided into lots according to a plot which will be exhibited on the day of sale, and these lots will be sold separately. The sale will commence at 4 o'clock in the evening.
GEO. W. SMITH.
NOTE. The above sale is postponed in consequence of General muster, until the 4th of November next.
G. W. S.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly for leave to dispense with the Lock required to be built at my Mill Dam until some efficient measures shall be adopted for improving the navigation of Banister River.
JOHN WIMBISH.
Oct. 13th, 1809.
NOTICE.—By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Joshua Smyth of the county of Amelia, to Dabney Milles his security, and Benjamin Chapman and Thomas Randolph trustees. We shall proceed to sell on the 28th of November next, the following property, viz. A water Grist Mill Cotton Machine, and Whiskey Distillery with 5 or 6 acres of Land attached thereto, and eleven Negroes consisting of Men, Women, Boys, and Girls, or so much of the said property as will raise the second and fourth instalments contained in the said trust, with interest on the same, and all other expenses in carrying the said trust into execution—the sale will certainly take place at the said Mill in the county of Amelia on the above date. This property will be sold for cash, agreeable to the provision of the sixth section of the act of Assembly past January 31st, 1809. To indemnify any person or persons as security.
BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, Trustee. Oct. 18, 1809.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1809.
MR. JEFFERSON'S VISIT TO RICHMOND.
THOS: JEFFERSON, our late President arrived here on Thursday evening. The next day a meeting of the citizens was convened at the capitol, Dr. W. Foushee, Senr. was called to the chair, and the subjoined resolutions were moved and carried.
A committee of the citizens were deputed to wait on Mr. Jefferson to ask the favor of his company to a public dinner given at the Eagle Tavern on Saturday.
The day was passed with that festivity and good humour which distinguish the meeting of friends; and all retired at an early hour highly pleased with the company of their illustrious guest.
The Editor has to regret, that a severe attack of sickness which confined him to his bed, forbade him the pleasure of making one of the company. But at the same time he feels as strongly as any man, the personal worth of Mr. Jefferson; and his high claims to the love and admiration of his fellow citizens.
The life of this illustrious man has been entirely devoted to the service of his country. In the Author of American Declaration of Independence, we recognise the friend of the civil rights of man; whilst in his code of toleration, we discover the advocate of their religious freedom.
In the office of first Magistrate of the Union at a time when we were menaced on every side with the calamities of foreign or domestic war; the purchase of Louisiana restored our friendly relations with Spain; opened the navigation of the Mississippi; and afforded a market for that produce of the Western States which heretofore lay useless on their hands. Peace was made with our Indian Neighbours; and by firm, but moderate negotiation with European powers, our country was preserved from those calamities which war has brought on the other continent.
By the prudent management of our national finances, an immense amount of our national debt has been discharged, whilst our citizens have not been made to feel the weight of any additional taxes. So that by an accession of a very valuable territory to our country, by peace with foreign as well as the Indian nations, and by an economical management of our revenue, our country has made such advances both in wealth and population as are unexampled in the annals of any other country.
Conquerors may boast of the battles they have won, of the thousand slain, and of the cities taken; forgetful that all these have been achieved at the expence of human blood and by inflicting misery on many of the survivors. But it is the praise of the illustrious Jefferson that he has advanced the limits of his country without a battle, enriched it not by victories, but by the arts of peace, and that during a long administration no wife has been widowed, nor any person made to mourn.
And now that after an absence of many years he has once more visited the capital of his native state, not with the pompous equipage nor splendid cavalcade, which we lately saw graced the tour of the governor of Massachusetts, but in the plain dress and equipage of a republican, unattended and alone; his fellow citizens of Richmond heartily greet his arrival, and wish that if his stay amongst them cannot be long; that at least he may long live, to adorn his country by his virtues, as assuredly he will ever continue to instruct our future statesmen by his example.
On Friday last the citizens of Richmond having been informed in the morning that THOMAS JEFFERSON our late illustrious President had arrived in town the preceding evening, a meeting was held at the Capitol:
Doc. Wm. Foushee, sen. President, Wm. Munford, secretary.—The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted:—
Resolved, that this meeting are penetrated with the highest respect and admiration for the exalted character, as well as the sincerest gratitude for the distinguished services, of THOMAS JEFFERSON, late President of the United States.
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to prepare and for whom to report to this meeting an address to Mr. Jefferson, who is now in this city expressive of the sentiments contained in the foregoing resolution.
Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wm. Wirt, Andrew Stevenson, Thomas Ritchie, Wm. Robertson, Peyton Randolph, and Wm. B. Hare were appointed a committee for that purpose, and accordingly reported the following Address, which was unanimously approved, and directed to be transmitted to Mr. Jefferson by the President of the meeting.
To Thomas Jefferson, Esq. late President of the United States.
SIR, A number of the citizens of Richmond, being informed of your arrival in this city, have assembled to testify their respect, and to welcome you to the metropolis of your native state.
Deeply impressed with a conviction of the important and distinguished services which you have rendered to your country, this meeting would deem itself as deficient in principle as in gratitude, were it not to avail itself of this occasion to give expression to its sentiments. In reviewing the incidents of your political life, this meeting sees its whole course marked with wisdom, with patriotism, and an ardent zeal in defence of the liberties of the people. At the dawn of the revolution we behold you in the public councils one of the earliest & ablest asserters of the rights of your country, and one of the firmest and most undaunted opposers of the tyranny by which she was assailed. From your pen proceeded that masterly and incomparable exposition and declaration of the rights of independence.
America, which is justly regarded as the magna charta of the U. S. which every good citizen must revere as sacred, and which he will hazard his life to preserve inviolate. From the congress of the U. S. you were translated to a foreign court, where you laboured successfully to interest foreign nations in the welfare of your then infant country, which contributed to give confidence to her efforts, and permanence to that independence which you had assisted to establish. Amidst the spendors of a court, you never ceased to cherish that ardent attachment to human rights, by which you have ever been distinguished, and you brought back that same republican purity of character, which was worthy of the struggle for liberty in which you were so important an actor. On your return to your native country you filed several high offices under the federal constitution, with no less honor to yourself than utility to the public; until you were called on to preside over the affairs of the American people. The events of your administration, have passed recently before our eyes. We approved of your measures, at the moment when they were adopted, and time and reflection have served to confirm our original opinions. History will record that administration as characterized by economy in the management of the public resources, the diminution of patronage, the abolition of useless offices, steady and successful efforts to discharge the public debt, an impartial and wise conduct to foreign nations, a solicitude to maintain peace with all the world on honorable terms, and above all by a scrupulous observance of the provisions of the constitution of the U. S. States, and an ardent attachment and respect for the rights of the people.
The well earned glory, which you acquired, by managing the public concerns on the principles which have been stated, could only receive additional lustre, from your voluntary and disinterested relinquishment of the highest office in the Union, that you might thus illustrate by your practice, the sacred principles, for which you have always been the advocate.
But, Sir, we enjoy a heartfelt consolation for the loss of your services, in the acquisition of a successor, the friend and the associate of your labors, whose principles and whose views are concurrent with your own, and who will not fail to exhibit the same impartiality towards foreign nations, the same disposition to meet them on terms of reciprocity and friendship, and the same firmness in resisting their oppressions, which have uniformly marked your own administration. With such a man at the head of our executive, we will breast the storm which seems to hover over us, we view without dismay the spectacle of injustice, of open assault, of chicanery and secret intrigue, which is presented by foreign nations. We will make any sacrifices to preserve the rights and honor of our country, and for these, in every exigency, we trust to the spirit and virtue of the people.
May you, Sir, in the bosom of your family, surrounded by affectionate friends, & aided by the plaudits of a grateful country, long, very long, continue to enjoy that tranquility and happiness, which are the unceasing fruits of an approving conscience, and the just and appropriate reward of a life devoted to the promotion of the public prosperity.
Resolved, that Wm. Foushee, sen. Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wm. Wirt, Andrew Stevenson, Thomas Ritchie, Wm. Robertson, Peyton Randolph, and Wm. B. Hare be appointed a committee to make the proper arrangements for a Dinner to be given to Mr. Jefferson at the Eagle Tavern to-morrow.
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Wm. Munford, Secretary. The above address was inclosed by Dr. Foushee to Mr. Jefferson in the following letter:
RICHMOND, Oct. 20, 1809.
SIR, With much pleasure, as the organ of a meeting of the citizens of Richmond, I comply with their request in transmitting to you the inclosed expression of their feelings, on your arrival in the metropolis of your native state, after so long an absence. Permit me to add my most perfect accordance with the unanimous expression of the meeting, and am Sir,
With the greatest respect, Your most obedt. W. FOUSHEE, Senr.
SIR,
The expressions of esteem and approbation with which I am addressed by the meeting of the citizens of Richmond, through yourself as their organ, and the testimonies of respect with which they have been pleased to welcome my visit to the metropolis of my native state, are highly flattering to me and I pray you to convey to them, and to accept for yourself, the assurances of my great thankfulness.
I am sensible of the indulgence with which they have reviewed the various acts of duty to our country which have been incumbent on me in the course of its long struggles to recover and to establish its rights and liberties. The object of these struggles was of a character to command every effort which the love of our country, or the sense of its wrongs could inspire. I claim no other merit than that of having, with my best endeavors contributed, together with my fellow citizens at large, to the establishment of those rights, without which man is a degraded being: and I am happy in meeting here those who have been fellow labourers in the same holy cause, and who have marked their way, through all the trying scenes of our contest, by a steadfastness of purpose and of principle superior to all events.
Should the injustice of nations still destine us to further trial, my own confidence in the well proved spirit and virtue of my fellow citizens, in their readiness to make every sacrifice for the rights and honor of our country, confirms your assurances that they will, without dismay, breast the storm which hovers over us, and prove that we are able to maintain what we have been able to acquire.
Under circumstances like these it is indeed a great consolation that the enlightened choice of our country has confided its highest trusts to a citizen so distinguished by his valuable services, whose exact impartiality towards foreign nations, whose disposition to meet them on terms of reciprocity and friendship, and firmness in resenting their oppressions, are a pledge to his country that no wrong will be offered, and no right surrendered, to any power whatever.
I am particularly thankful, Sir, for the interest which my fellow citizens are so good as to feel and to express, in the tranquility and happiness of the remaining scenes of my life. Nothing will contribute more to this than the possession of their good will; and to those for their personal welfare, I add my sincere prayers for a continuance of that prosperity so visible in the growth and aspect of the city of Richmond, and so confidently to be augured from the enterprise of its citizens, and the advantages it has received from the hands of nature.
TH: JEFFERSON. Richmond, Oct. 22, 1809.
TOASTS.
1. The People of the U. States. 2. The Union of the American States. 3. James Madison, President of the U. S.—May his business perpetuate the government which his wisdom contributed to establish. 4. George Clinton, Vice-President of the United States, the venerable patriot of the revolution. 5. Neutrality—Let our dignified forbearance be the pledge of energetic defence. 6. Our Army and Navy—May they ever be as ready for defence as they are averse to aggression. 7. The memory of George Washington—The soldier of liberty, the hero of the revolution, and the friend of man. 8. Dr. Benjamin Franklin—The first star in the East, as benignant in influence as glorious in splendor. 9. The Patriots of the Revolution—While the independence they achieved is valued, their services and sufferings will endear them to their countrymen. 10. Freedom of the Press and of Religion—Truth will ever triumph, where investigation is free. 11. Our altars and fire sides—May it be the determination of every American to measure the continuance of his life, by the continuance of their unviolated sanctity. 12. Foreign Intrigue—Whilst its efforts reflect indelible disgrace on its authors, may they serve to strengthen the attachment of the people to their own government. 13. The State of Vermont—We hail her return to the fold of Republicanism. May our other sister states of New England imitate her example. 14. The State of Maryland—She stooped only to rise with renovated vigor. 15. The Republicans throughout United States—"A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether." 16. The next Congress of the United States—Firm yet pacific—neither to be seduced by insidious intrigues nor awed by open violence, from asserting the rights of their country. 17. The Social Affections—They form the earthly paradise of man; long may they bloom in their only appropriate climate: the climate of equal liberty.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Mr. Jefferson. The Freedom of the Seas—Jefferson's March. 1 gun 9 cheers.
By Judge Roane. The diffusion of knowledge, a free Press, and frequent elections. In the science of free government, these are "the law and the prophets."
By Col. Monroe. National honor is National property—Its protection is among the first duties of Freemen.
By Judge Cabell. National Gratitude—Who does not feel that it is a Republican virtue?
By Judge Fleming. All true Patriots, and oblivion to party distinctions. Mr. Jefferson, having retired.
By the Governor. Thomas Jefferson—First in the hearts of his Country.
By Archibald Thweat. Domestic Manufactures—Their prosperity an additional pillar to the Temple of Liberty.
By William Munford. The True Republican, whose practice illustrates his principles.
By Mr. Wirt. Unity, Friendship, and Love.
The Governor having retired:
By Dr. Foushee. The Governor of Virginia—The firm and undeviating Republican.
DIED—On Tuesday the 17th inst. Mrs. ELIZABETH ADAMS, wife of Col. RICHARD ADAMS, of Richmond Hill.
THEATRE.
THE public are respectfully informed that during the season no play will be repeated, nor will there be any postponement on account of weather.
On Wednesday Evening, Oct. 25th, will be presented a Grand M eo Drama, called
TEKELI,
OR THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ.
With new Scenery and Decorations. In act 1st. A Forest, in which the disguised Tekeli and Wolf escapes from the Austrian soldiers.
In act 2d. The inside of the mill of Kepen, with a bridge across the Torza in the background.
In act 3d. a view inside of the fortress of Montgatz—changes to the ramparts, with a Grand Battle between the Hungarians and Austrians, in which Tekeli assisted by Alexina, who in single combat, vanquished an Austrian officer, is victorious, and Montgatz is saved.
After the play a Ballet to be performed by Children only, Called
Jack in Distress, OR THE Sailors Landlady.
To which will be added, (for the first time here,) the new and Favourite Farce of
Plot and Counter-plot, OR A Portait of Cervantes.
Box one dollar—Gallery 75 cents—Children half price.—Tickets to be had at the Theatre, and from Mr. Davis at his printing office.—Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock—Curtain to rise at 7 o'clock precisely.
120 DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, living at Lancaster court-house, on Sunday the 24th ult. THREE NEGRO MEN, to wit, ROBIN, JAMES, and JACK alias ARMSTEAD.
ROBIN is about 30 years of age; a tall slender fellow, nearly 6 feet high, of a dark complexion, knock knee'd; has a very long flat foot, with a considerable lump about the middle on the inside of each foot, so as to make his track distinguishable from any other when he has shoes on; they are very full about the ankles on the inside; he treads his shoes one sided—has formerly followed the water, lately he has been kept as a Gardener and house servant—carried with him a variety of clothing—most of the course kind were cut round—he had one long coat of Virginia cloth mixed with blue, collar of an olive fancy cord, a pair of pantaloons filled with blue yarn, a black wool hat, a round green jacket, bound with yellow flannel—these are the most remarkable clothing recollected—his object no doubt is to pass as a sailor and freeman.
JAMES about the same age, of a black complexion—a low, stout, fleshy, well made fellow, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high—has long bushy hair, which grows low down his forehead—small feet, short thick neck, and a large full face—when spoken to he appears very submissive, and frequently smiles—carried with him a brown cloth coat, much worn, and a pair of old boots.
JACK, alias ARMSTEAD is about 25 years of age—5 feet 10 or 11 inches high—a stout well made fellow, of a tawny complexion; his face very full of small pimples; a slovenly fellow; when spoken to his countenance rather grim and his speech thick; carried with him a cotton shirt, the fore part of which from the bosom downwards, and the wristbands was twined cloth.
I have good cause to suppose that each of the above slaves have procured passes from some free negroes of this county. If the said Negroes are apprehended without this state (Virginia) the above reward will be given to any person who will secure them in jail so that I get them again, or Forty Dollars for each. If taken in this state One Hundred Dollars is offered to secure them in jail so that I get them again or 100 Pounds for either.
It is suspected that the above Negroes stole three red flannel shirts, a little time before they started, the object of which is to pass as sailors.
LEROY NUTT.
Oct 6.
MESSRS. MOODY & PRICE.
TAKE NOTICE that on the 23d day of November next, between the hours of 8 in the forenoon and sun set 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 county court of Albemarle as foresaid, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, yours &c.
JAMES THOMAS.
Oct 16th, 1809.
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia INTARLE VOLUME 2 are for sale at this office.

MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Barracks, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. PLEASANTS. May 31, 1809
DOCTOR G. WATSON offers his medical services to the inhabitants of Richmond and its neighborhood. He may be found by ap- pointing at Doctor Wardlaw's shop.
WORTH ATTENTION. —The subscriber has laid out a considerable number of half-acre lots, adjoining the city of Rich- mond, which he offers on lease or sale to suit any enterprising man: one fourth payment in hand, will entitle the purchaser to any credit within five years with interest for the balance. The air, water and convenience to navigation and market, ought to entitle these lots to double the prices of those lots on Shock- oe Hill without prospect. The soil for gar- dens and clay for bricks superior to any in the city. He would lay out to suit purchasers, one hundred acres or more in lots of 4 or 8 acres for grass or wood lots—BRICK or WOOD WORK or MATERIALS for BUILDING, will be taken in part. RICHARD ADAMS. Richmond Hill, Sept. 28th, 1809.
NOTICE. —That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, pray- ing that the rates of ferriage at Harris's (former- ly Jude's) ferry, may be raised. October 2d, 1809.
REMOVAL. —The subscriber has removed his Coach Maker's Shop about two squares North West on the same street he resides on, and nearly opposite the office formerly kept by the late Adam Craig, where he carries on the COACH MAKING BUSINESS in all its bran- ches. He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past support, and hopes by his attention and punctuality, to merit a continuance of their pa- tronage. JOSHUA WEST. Richmond, 25th Sept. 1809.
United States Court, 5th Circuit and Vir- ginia District, June 21st, 1809. Smith, Calhoun, and Company, Plfs. AGAINST Edmund Edrington and James Diggs Dish- man, executors of Christopher Edrington, de- ced and William Price Edrington, heirs at law and devisee of the said Christo- pher Edrington, defts.
ON motion of the plaintiffs, leave is given them to amend their bill, which amendment to the said bill was thereupon filed; and on the further motion of the plaintiffs, the court doth refer the accounts of James Diggs Dishman, as executor of Christopher Edrington, deceased, to one of the commissioners of this court, to be by him stated, settled, and to the court reported with any special matter thought pertinent by himself or by either party, required to be so stated, and the said commissioner is authorized if required by the plaintiffs, to examine said James Diggs Dishman, in solem form. A Copy—Teste, WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clk.
Commissioner's Office, Fredericksburg, August 29th, 1809. On Monday the 6th day of November next, I shall proceed to carry the foregoing order into effect, whereof, the parties interested are desired to take notice, and attend at my office, in the town of Fredericksburg, at 9 o'clock in the fore- noon: And the said James Diggs Dishman is particularly required to attend with his accounts as executor of Christopher Edrington, de- ced. BENJAMIN PARKE, Master Commissioner
At a Court held for Franklin County, Ju- ly 3d, 1809,
Robert Hodges, Plf. AGAINST Isham Hall, James Roberts and Bet- sey his wife, children and heirs of James Roberts, deceased, defts. THE defendants James Roberts and Betsey his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security ac- cording to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, but on the motion of the plaintiff by his at- torney, it is ordered, that the said defen- dants do appear here on or before the first Monday in November next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy hereof be inserted in some newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, CALEB TATE, D. C. for JAMES CALLAWAY, C. F. C.
FOR SALE or RENT. —The TENE- MENT on shockoe hill, lately occupi- ed by Mr. Samuel Pleasants on which is a Dwelling house with six rooms, besides two dry cellar rooms with fire places, al- so a Kitchen, smoke house, and Stable. The Situation is healthy and pleasant and very convenient to the Capitol. Possession may be had the first of October next, when Mr. Pleasants' lease will expire. For terms apply to A. BLAIR. Richmond, July 13, 1809.
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.) AND will contract with country Store- keepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PA- TENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809.
REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. REZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. N. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
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 2. 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen from me about the 12th of Nov. 1807, a negro man slave, named Cesar, the property of the subscriber. He formerly belonged to Mr. Ro- bert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. He is now about 6 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river above the falls. I was informed that he went up James River in a batteau owned by one Creecy, to the other side of the mountains. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from har- boring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
NEW MEDICINE STORE. THE Subscribers have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shelton's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & ME- DICINES; a few of which are enumerated, viz:
  Gum Aloes  Patent Medicine    Ammon  Steer's Chemical Opo-    Arasa Foetida  delec    Arabic  Bateman's Drops    Guaiac  British Oil    Gamboge  Essence Peppermint    Myrrh  Turlington's Balsam of    Opium  Life    Copal  Dr. Rawson's Celebrat-    Shell Lac  ing Ointment    Tragacanth  Do. do. Genuine    Aqua Fortis  Anti bilious and Sto-    Annatto  machic Bilets    Arrow-Root  Do. do. Worm    Camphor  Powders    Cowhage  Wheaton's Itch Oint-    Red and Pale Bark  ment    Cream Tartar  Dofer Lee's Genuine    Chamomile Flowers  Windham Bileous    Magnesia  Pills    Salap  Anderson's do.    Ipecac  Hooper's do.    Calomel  Dr. Thomson's Aro- matic Tooth Paste    Tart Emet  Do. Eye Water    Essence Murgamot  Fehridge's Elixir for    Lemon  Ague and Fever.    Spruce  Hinkley's Infalible Re-    Cloves  medy for the Piles    Nutmegs  Dr. Cooley's Vegetable    Mace  Elixir or Cough Drops    Cassia, &c. &c. &c.  Genuine Spice Bitters.  
ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYEING DRUGS—all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practi- tioners and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call. VAIL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street. Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it. I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evi- dence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809.
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a ne- gro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber resi- ding in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, un- derstands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bath Tavern in Richmond, where I be- lieve he generally acted as hostler and after- wards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester, in his tobacco stemmer. He has a wife living at the Man- chester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sekey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to be- lieve he is secreted. I will pay the above re- ward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in Jail, so that I get him again. James Henderson. 20th June, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a per- son whose name is not mentioned therein, to re- quire such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or Certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual actually signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised, that a co- py hereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Her- ald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Win- chester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Extract from the Journal, (with) DANIEL L. HYLTON, c. o.
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.
FOR SALE. —A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT, which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. HUGHES, coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen.
NOTICE. —All persons concerned are required to take notice, that we have sold the debts due to the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester, to Messrs. Tompkins and Murray, of Rich- mond and that payments hereafter are to be made to them alone or to those whom they may empower to collect. James & John Dunlop. Petersburg, Sept. 1st. 1809.
THOSE indebted to the late concerns of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester, and Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, are now requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, as longer indu- gence cannot be granted. Lawyers and ag- ents having the collection or settlement of debts due either of the above concerns, will be pleased to forward us statements of the business in their hands. Tompkins & Murray. Richmond, 1st September, 1809.
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The subscri- bers having purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public, they are giving CASH for WHEAT and CORN. P. HAXALL, & Co. Richmond, August 30th, 1809.
BLACKSMITH FOR SALE.
FOR sale, a most valuable Blacksmith about 30 years of age. He is a stout well disposed negro; and probably inferior to no smith in the State. Enquire of the Printer. September, 11th 1809.
THE partnership of BREAM & FOLLET is this day dissolved by mutual consent— all debts due to and from the firm, will be set- tled by James Bream. (Copy) James Bream. Francis Follet. Richmond, 19th Sept. 1809.
JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the partnership of Bream & Follet being dissolved, the business will be continued by him—He expects shortly to receive a fresh supply of articles in the IRON, MONEY and HARDWARE LINE, which, with his present stock on hand, he will sell low for cash, approved paper, or country produce. Richmond, Sept. 19th, 1809.
DISSOLUTION. —The partnership of THO- MAS and MCKINNEY, and THOMAS, MCKINNEY & Co. is this day dissolved by mu- tual consent; all persons having claims against either of the firms will apply to William Mc- Kinney for payment; those indebted are request- ed to come forward and settle their accounts with him, who alone is authorized to receive pay- ment and grant discharges. JOHN THOMAS. WILLIAM MCKINNEY. WILLIAM BALDWIN. Greenhill, Charlotte, Sept. 1st, 1809.
THE Subscriber wishes to employ TWO good Workmen in the Wheel- wright business, to whom good wages will be given: the workmen may be at liberty tices are wanted to the Wheelwright bu- to work by the piece.—Also two Appren- tices. A. Quarrier. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809.
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, pray- ing that the money which has been wrongfully paid by Wm Murray, deceased, and by James and Samuel Murray since his death, for land tax, may be refunded to the subscribers. James & Samuel Murray. Caroline, Sept. 20th, 1809.
BALTIMORE COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY. TICKETS in the BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY , at $1.00 each, may be had at this office; and prizes in the New York Black River Lottery, taken in payment. The capital prizes in the above lottery are, 2 Prizes of 20,000 dollars 3 10,000 3 5,000 2 2,500 10 1,000, &c. &c. &c. The above lottery will positively commence drawing in Baltimore, on the first Monday in November next, and will continue drawing, af- ter the rate of FIFTEEN HUNDRED TICK- ETS per week, until the whole is completed, and will not be liable to the shortest postponement, under any pretence whatever. WATTE'S PRIZE LIST, will be regu- larly received at this office during the draw- ing, where adventurers may immediately know the face of their tickets. September 14.
THE Subscribers wish to purchase immediately, BLACK WALNUT TIMBER sufficient for the making of two thousand gun stocks.—Any person wish- ing to contract for furnishing the said timber, will apply to us, at our shop op- posite the Government house. Stewart, Quarrier & Kearns. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809.
THE above subscribers wish to employ SIX GOOD WORKMEN at the GUN SMITH'S business, to whom liberal wa- ges will be given. Also five or six BOYS will be taken as apprentices.
A CARD.
DOCTOR LEWIS, lately from the West In- dies, has opened his office at Manchester, in the house of Mr. Bishop, for the PRACTICE of PHYSIC, SURGERY, and MIDWIFERY. He hopes from his success and experience, to merit the patronage of a liberal public. N. B. Private families may be supplied with Medicines with suitable directions. Advice for the poor gratis. September 25th, 1809.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this Office the eight edition, making near twenty thousand copies already sold, of the Life of George Washington. A Life how useful to his country led! How lovd', while living!—how reverd', now dead! Ye living Sires! with pleasure all attend, And read the History of your Glorious Friend. Lisp! lisp his name, ye Children yet unborn! And with like deeds, your own bright lives adorn. BY THE REV. M. L. WEEMS, Formerly Clergyman of Mount Vernon Parish, and intimate with the grey- haired veterans of the last cen- tury, who were the play- mates and companions of the great Was- hington from his childhood.
RECOMMENDATIONS, BY EMINENT DIVINES, JUDGES AND GENE- RALS. "It is a surprising fact that even the A- merican People know but little of George Washington. They have indeed heard a great deal of his Public Life; of his Mil- itary Character, and Political Talents, but hardly any thing of his private Life and Virtues." "Many intelligent persons have ardent- ly wished to see a faithful account of these, not only as a debt of gratitude to him, but as a fine example to our children." "The Author has performed this task in a very satisfactory manner. His Ar- dors of Washington present the supreme excellence of religion, with the transcen- dant dignity, charm and usefulness of the respective virtues in domestic, civil and mil- itary scenes. The moral sensibility and genius of the writer warms the heart and imagination of his readers. His descrip- tive fancy paints the occasional scenes of Nature in pleasing views; while his flash- es of comic wit give an agreeable relief to the mind, and render the serious truths more impressive, especially on the young reader."
NICHOLAS COLLIN, Ministers of the Sweden Church, Philadelphia.
CRITICISM. "I am happy to have it in my power, to recommend the history of the private life of Gen. Washington, by Mr. Weems, and ardently hope, it may have an extensive circulation. It is a work that should be in the possession of every person, and will certainly afford pleasure, as well to the lover of Genius, as to every American Pa- riot." JACOB RUSH, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania.
"I have read, and read again your pub- lication, the life of Washington; and you will not understand me as acknowledging it to be without defects, when I take notice only of its excellencies; these indeed are very great. You have combined with great felicity, the useful and the pleasant— historical information, and amusing anec- dote. You have drawn from both urns, of tears, and of mirth: with a sudden transi- tion, we have the pathetic, and the comic; and both irresistible. Your style is always perspicuous, and occasionally noble; in heights of imagery, and richness of expres- sion, rising to the sublime. But the great excellence of your book, is the morality of the sentiment. I do not know a better to put into the hands of young persons to raise the mind to political & moral virtue. It ought to be introduced into schools, and to be in every family." H. H. BRACKENRIDGE, One of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
"I have perused the Life of Washington written by Mr. M. L. Weems, formerly rector of Mount Vernon parish. "The Author has treated this great sub- ject with admirable success in a new way. He turns all the actions of Washington to the encouragement of virtue, by a careful application of numerous exemplifications drawn from the conduct of the founder of our republic from his earliest life. No Bi- ographer more deserves applause than he whose chief purpose is to entice the young mind to the affectionate love of virtue, by personifying it in the character most dear to these States." "I wish, through your paper, to com- mend to public notice this virtue-exciting book. The fathers of families can put no treasure more likely to correct false notions and to confirm good principles, into the hands of their children. It ought to be the general present from father to son as soon as the young mind is capable of understand- ing the subject. While admiring the splen- dor of the exalted character, he would im- perceptibly learn, that "virtue only can lead to true greatness."
H. LEE, Major General Army, U. S. (w12m) Price one dollar.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I intend to leave this state this fall. All persons hav- ing claims against me either on my own ac- count or as a partner in any mercantile business, or on any other account whatsoever, are desired to bring them forward for adjustment, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claims which may be brought against me after my re- moval. All those indebted to me are requested to make immediate payment, as any further in- dulgence will not be given. It will be offered for sale, at my house, on the 13th day of October next, on a credit of 12 months on all sums above ten dollars, my stock of Cattle, Hogs, &c, sundry articles of Household and Kitchen Furniture and Planta- tion Utensils. Also, my crop of Corn and Fod- der. Bonds with approved security will be re- quired of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date—the interest will be deducted if punc- tual payment is made. Francis E. Harris. Powhatan, Sept. 8th, 1809.
For sale at this office, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. toge- ther with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mort- gage, trust, &c.
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying the passage of a law to vest the commonweal h's right to a certain lot of ground, lying and being in the city of Richmond, known by the No. 354, to the re- presentatives of P. Younghusband, for reasons then and there to be made known.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, will be sold, by the subscribers, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, upon the 28th day of September next, the fol- lowing TRACTS OF LAND , with their appu- tenances, or so much thereof as may be necessa- ry to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say—one tract situate in the county of Montgomery containing 800 a- cres, being that tract on which the said Andrew Lewis now lives—one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, on the north, containing ten thousand acres—one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclosure survey, con- taining seven thousand seven hundred acres— one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres—one other tract called the Chesnut Neck, containing three hundred and sixty-six acres— one other tract called Seyenas tract, on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres—one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract, called Prothroms Gar- den, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres—one other tract adjoining the last men- tioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres— one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres above- mentioned, containing eighty acres—one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and containing one hundred acres—one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situate Hopewell Forge—one other tract adjoining there- to, containing one hundred and forty acres— one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw mill tract, containing four hundred and thirty- eight acres—and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hun- dred acres—which said several tracts of land are situate in the county of Montgomery. The said sales will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly, passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes."
EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees, JOHN PROSSER, } N. B. The abovenominated property is situ- ate on and about what is generally called the Bent Mountain, and considered a very valuable estate, particularly for grazing. Any one wish- ing for more particular information, may apply to Charles Johnston, residing in Campbell coun- ty, near Lynchburg, or to Robert Pollard, Geo. Pickett, or Gallego, Richard & Co. in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11th, 1809.
THE sale of the abovenominated property is postponed until the 23d day of November next, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, agreeably to the conditions in the above advertisement. EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees, JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, 28th September, 1809.
JOHN HOLLINS, Has stated to the Edi- tor of the Baltimore Federal Gazette, that the Suit in Chancery, was forced upon him, in order to close finally his concerns of all descriptions with J. Barrey; a discus- sion, therefore, in the papers he de- clines, being before the proper tribunal. He in the mean time, requests that the pub- lic opinion may be suspended as re- lates to the publication of Saturday, until a legal settlement is had, and to which no unnecessary delay has ever been given by him. Should any of the papers publish J. B's. piece, they are requested to add the above, and forward their bills to the Editor of the Baltimore Federal Gazette. Baltimore, Oct. 12.
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.
AT a meeting of the directors of the said company, on Friday the 13th of Octo- ber, 1809. Resolved, That the shares of all delin- quent share-holders in the said company be sold at the Washington Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 21st day of next month, at 12 o'clock of that day. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share be paid by the share-holders in the company to the treasurer, on or before the first day of December next. A Copy, N. SHEPPARD, CLK!
NOTICE. —The subscriber having administered upon the Estate of the late Mr. JOHN HUGHES, senr. of Cumberland, now Powhatan county, it is earnestly requested if there be any demands against that Estate, that they may be brought forward on or before the first day of Jan- uary next, properly authenticated, and receive payment, as I intend to make a division of the residue of that Estate immediately after the said first day of January next, after which this adver- tisement will be plead in bar against any claim whatsoever. JOHN CUNLIFFE, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Coalpit, Chesterfield county, 16th Oct. 1809.
GEORGE WATT, HAS just received and offers for sale—Sicily Madeira and Sherry Wine, by the hhd and qr. cask; Green Coffee; Orleans Sugar by the hhd; German Platillas Simples by the piece or case; half pint glass Tumblers, in cases of 1000 each—and New York Soap and Candies. ON HAND. —Madeira Wine—Orleans and Muscovado Sugar—Green Coffee—Molasses— Prime Pork—Liverpool and Stone-Ware— Souchong, Hyson Skin and Gunpowder Tea— Spanish Segars—Raisins—Almonds—Nutmegs— —Window Glass—Men's and Women's Socks —which he will dispose of by wholesale on rea- sonable terms. Richmond, 20th July 1809.
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