Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-10-25 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVII YEAR.]
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[No. 1595.]
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1808.
[12 1/2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
(CORRECTED WEEKLY.)
 Tobacco, $ 4 50 cash  Wheat, new, red 75, white 87 do.  Flour, superfine, new, 5 50 do.  Flour, fine, 5 00 do.  Corn, 2 50 do.  Hemp, clean, (per ton) 220 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 11 do.  Whiskey, 42 do. 
Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia:  Joseph Golwin, sen. Nansemond. Benjamin Harrison, Prince George. Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie. Richard Field, Brunswick. Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte. Joseph Eggleston, Amelia. Hugh Nelson, Albemarle. Col. George Penn, Patrick. Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City. Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover. John Roane, King William. Robert Taylor, Orange. Gustavus H. Burner, Fauquier. Robert Nelson, York. Mann Page, Gloucester. Richard Barnes, Richmond County. John T. Brooke, Stafford. Hugh Holmes, Frederick. Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire. James Allen, Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, Augusta. Andrew Russell, Washington. Gen. John Preston, Montgomery. William McKinley, Ohio.
At a Court of Quarterly
Session, held for Fluvanna county, the 22nd day of August, 1808.  Abraham Shepherd, Plaintiff. AGAINST Allen Bernard and Joshua Bartley, Defendants.  THE defendant Joshua Bartley, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Bartley, do appear here on the third day of November next and answer the bill of the plaintiff and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.  A copy—Teste, John Timberlake, C. C.
Louisa County Court, August 26th, 1808.
William Ragland, Lucy Ragland, Thomas Poindexter and Sarah his wife, late Sarah Ragland, Thomas B. Watkins and Ann his wife, late Ann Ragland, John Graves and Mary his wife, late Mary Ragland, James Michie and Henrietta his wife, late Henrietta Ragland, and Nicholas I. Poindexter and Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Ragland.  AGAINST  Samuel Overton, jun. admr. with the will annexed of Samuel Ragland, dec. William Cooke, James Nelson, James Michie, William G. Overton, executor of Warner H. Broadus, deceased, Overton Harris, Edward Ragland, Elizabeth Lawrence admr. of William Lawrence, dec. Thomas Holliday, Thornton Gibson, Nicholas Martiwerth, and Barnett Moore and James Michie, admr. de bonis non with the will annexed of Samuel Ragland, dec. John Michie, William Cooke and Ludlow Brannan, Defendants.  IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the order of publication made in this cause, has been duly published against the defendants Samuel Overton, jun. admr. &c. Edward Ragland, Nicholas Martiwerth and Barnett Moore and their failing to appear and file their answer and give security according to law, the prayer of the bill is taken for confessed, as to them, and the matter thereof is decreed accordingly; and be consent of the other defendants this cause is referred to the master commissioner, to audit, state and settle the accounts of Samuel Overton, jun. admr. of Samuel Ragland, deceased, and make report thereof to court, in order to a final decree.  A copy—Teste, John Poindexter, C. C.
BY virtue of the above decree, I shall proceed, on the 30th of September next, at Louisa courthouse, to comply with the contents of this decree, at which time the parties may attend if they please.  Henry Lawrence, M. C. August 26th, 1808.
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the land whereof John M'Murry died seized, may be sold for the payment of his just debts.  Wm. OVERTON, Adm'r. of John M'Murry Charlotte, Oct. 12, 1808. 2m
Strayed or Stolen,
FROM the commons of Richmond, on Monday the 29th August, a small chestnut sorrel Horse, about five years old, four feet ten inches high or upwards, short though tolerably well formed, inclined to be droop-shouldered, shows white bones a little, has a kind of flaxen mane and tail; his mane has been lately trimmed a little at an indifferent hand, his tail bobbed some time past and almost grown on again, no brand on any where about him recollecting, except a saddle spot near his right shoulder, from general appearance was lately shed all round. Whoever will deliver said horse to the subscriber in Richmond shall receive five dollars, and on conviction of the thief thirty dollars.  Robert Davis. October 18th, 1808. 2p
In Council, July 16, 1808.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly intituled an act, to amend an act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, it is advised that the following persons be appointed and commissioned in the respective counties, and corporations of Richmond, Williamsburg and Borough of Norfolk, for the purpose of executing the said law, viz:  Northumberland, Thomas D. Downing, Hiram L. Opie and John H. Fallin. Norfolk county, James S. Mathews, Bernard Magrath and William C. Holt. Northampton, Caleb Fisher, Hezekiah Pitts and Littleton Upshur. Nottoway, Francis Fitzgerald, Edward Bland and Peter Randolph, jr. Ohio, Thomas Evans (merchant, Wheeling) Joseph Tomlinson and John Morgan. Orange, Robert T. Moore, James Barbour and Belfield Cave. Patrick, Samuel Staples, Gabriel Penn and William Carter. Pendleton, Robert Davis, John Slavia and William McCoy. Pittsylvania, Isaac Coles, William Tunstall and Joseph Carter. Powhatan, Samuel Pleasants, James Poindexter and Frederick Woodson. Prince Edward, Peter Johnston, John Purcell and Thomas Green. Princess Anne, Lemuel Cornick, John Read and William D. Woodhouse. Prince William, John Broughton, James Kempe and Stephen French. Prince George, Thomas Cocke, George Ruffin and Miles Selden, jr. Randolph, Robert Maxwell, Nicholas Gibson and John Currency. Richmond county, Peter Rust, Ezekiel Levey and Vincent Brannan. Rockbridge, James Caruthers, John Leyburn and Andrew Read. Rockingham, George Houston, Benjamin Harrison and Daniel Smith. Russell, James McFarlane, Nathan Ellington and Harry Smith. Southampton, James Gee, Griffin Smith and James Trivett. Spottsylvania, David C. Kerr, Hugh Mercer and Robert S. Chew. Stafford, Col. John Cooke, Hancock Eustace and Travis Daniel. Surry, Nicholas Faulcon, James B. Edwards and Charles H. Graves. Sussex, Benjamin Wythe, William Massie and John Jarrett. Shenandoah, Philip Williams, Jacob Rinker and William H. Dulaney. Tazewell, James Thompson, George Peery and John Thompson. Warwick, William Digges, Thomas Peacock and Matthew Willis. Washington, Francis Preston, Robert Preston and Henry S. John Dixon. Westmoreland, Alexander P. Parker, Samuel Templeman and Richard E. Parker. Wood, John Stockley, James G. Laidley and Thomas Tavenor. Wythe, John Montgomery, John Stinger and Joseph Kent. York, William Howard, Samuel Shields and Peyton Randolph. Richmond City, Alexander Charler, Benjamin Tate and John H. Poffenb. Norfolk Borough, Robert Broughton, William Lindsay and William Newmarch. Williamsburg, James Semple, Robert Anderson and Littleton Tazewell.  Extract from the Journal. DANL. L. HILTON, Clerk of the Council.  In Council, October 18, 1808.  IT is advised, that the list of Commissioners appointed to superintend the election of Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, be published in the Richmond papers, with the foregoing alterations; and any persons whose names are contained in the said list thus published, and who have not received their commissions, are requested, notwithstanding, to act, as their commissions have been issued and forwarded according to law.  Extracts from the Minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.  A Copy.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1808. CASE OF JOHN SMITH. SPEECH OF MR. GILES. (CONCLUDED.)  At that time he communicates to the Secretary at War all the communications made by Burr to him at any previous time, confirmed in every respect by the evidence of General Gano. I believe he did it with candor, and then he makes the following natural and correct observation; after having stated that Burr had deceived him with his apparent candor, that he had before believed Burr's views to be honorable, he remarks—"From the proclamation of the president, I am induced to believe that he is possessed of much more information than has come under my notice, and therefore the utmost attention will be paid to it, as the people here are universally (almost) well disposed to the government, &c. &c."  Upon the supposition that Mr. Smith is innocent, this conduct is natural and its object obvious. Upon the supposition of his guilt, it is unaccountable, and would have been without a rational object. I cannot therefore infer guilt against all the probabilities of innocence. I have now gone through all the evidence which has been d. ned by the gen'l man from Massachusetts, the most material against Mr. Smith. I have omitted many circumstances both in the papers formerly before the Senate, and those now presented by Mr. Smith's counsel, tending further to demonstrate his innocence; to these I merely request the attention and recollection of the Senate. It has not been my object to dilate on them, but merely to state the reasons, on my mind, why the conviction of Mr. Smith's guilt was not produced on it, which has been on the gentleman's from Massachusetts—This has been done, by the best consideration on those parts of the evidence, which he so ably and eloquently selected and presented to our view; of course the worst part of the picture has been constantly before us. Upon candid review of all the circumstances, to what do they amount? To suspicions, and suspicions only—suspicions unnatural and improbable. Has a single act of participation in Burr's conspiracy been proved? No to my discernment. Has any been suggested to have been proved? I have heard of none. If any criminal act has been committed, why do not gentlemen tell us what it is, in what it consists? Why do they not put their finger upon it? I call upon gentlemen, I challenge them to do it. That at least must be done, before I can convict the accused of guilt.  I have already extended my observations much further than I originally intended; but I am still impelled by an indescribable and irresistible impulse, to make a few more general observations. They are impelled by impressions resulting from a view of the general complexion of the case under consideration. The conspiracy of Aaron Burr, has been so mysterious, complicated and extensive, that the patriotic mind has been left in great doubt and uncertainty in fixing on objects connected with it. The wickedness and dangerous tendency of his plans, have excited a just and general detestation and indignation against the author, and all his associates. This state of feeling opens the mind to jealousies and suspicions; and the transition of this feeling is extremely easy and natural from the author, and his known associates, to persons, who are merely objects of these jealousies and suspicions. This happens to be the unfortunate lot of all, who ever happened to repossess a mistaken confidence in Burr. That this is the peculiar misfortune of Mr. Smith at the present moment, can any gentleman doubt, who will take an impartial review of the whole evidence and proceeding in the case? When we see gentlemen of the most discerning minds, and the most amiable and merciful dispositions on all other occasions, with the best intentions in this, distort the rules of evidence, and resort to trivial, inconsistent and unnatural incidents, as evidence of guilt, without pretending to name or describe, in what the criminal act consists; how can the phenomenon be accounted for, but from the influence of this patriotic, but misguided sensibility? I really fear that this laudable but dangerous sensibility has too much influence on the Senate at this moment, for the purposes of justice and truth. In this state of mind, sir, it peculiarly becomes the justice and circumspection of the Senate, to guard against the influence of trivial incidents, and suspicious circumstances. We ought to recollect the peculiar force and applicability of the quotation of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Hillhouse.)
"Trifle light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ."  We ought to recollect that the question before us, is not as to the existence, the extent or the wickedness of Burr's plans; but whether Mr. Smith participated in them or not. No gentleman feels more detestation for the conspiracy than myself, nor would do more to detect and punish its author and all his associates; but I should revolt at the idea of an indiscriminate punishment, involving both innocent and guilty; and how can the just discrimination be made, but by evidence? Evidence interpreted by rules long settled and approved. Ought not the Senate to be particularly circumspect, lest by departing therefrom, innocence might become the victim of an incautious sensibility? Again, sir, the popular feeling and opinion are known to be directed with peculiar earnestness and force against all the participants in this abominable conspiracy; and particularly against Mr. Smith upon the presumption of his being one of them. Is it not to be feared, sir, that this circumstance has given the importance to some of the incidents relied upon against him, which they do not intrinsically merit, when tested by the ordinary rules of evidence? Under these circumstances are not Mr. Smith's chances for justice, for sheer justice, materially lessened? Does it not require more than an usual effort of the mind to incur the responsibility attached to the attestation of his innocence? It certainly does, sir; and I am now acting with a full knowledge and under a deep impression of that responsibility. But, sir, when the alternative is presented whether I shall incur the responsibility, or violate my conscience, by acting against my conviction of right, I cannot hesitate a moment in the choice to be made. I must follow the honest conviction of my own judgment, and altho' that may be, and probably is a fallible standard; it is the best that God and nature have bestowed on me, and it shall be implicitly and sacredly obeyed under any circumstances, in which it is possible to place me.  I know too that the people of the United States, are just and liberal, and that they themselves would regret that the innocent should be numbered with the guilty, by too complaisant a respect for their feelings; particularly when they reflect, that in this particular case, they have not the whole evidence before them, and of course cannot form the most accurate estimate of its bearings and effects. Gentlemen, sir, have thought proper to make professions, of their impressions in Mr. Smith's favor, until he was accused; to obviate, I presume, the idea of their being influenced by any feelings personally hostile to him. I verily believe they are not, I readily admit that if feelings have been too much intermingled in this enquiry, they have been of a public and not of a personal nature. I have not been much in the habit of appealing to the motives which actuate my public conduct. I have been willing that it should be the test of its own responsibility. It is the only criterion by which I ever wished to be judged; but upon this occasion I might observe; that my prepossessions in relation to Mr. Smith, have not been of the character described by others. The circumstance of his becoming a public contractor whilst Senator, opened my mind much more to suspicion, than it would otherwise have been. It is also known that his general course of political conduct was not such as I generally approved; my prepossessions therefore, were not favorable to Mr. Smith; and if I had contented myself to act under their influence, there is no doubt as to the course I should now take: but I felt myself imperiously called upon to act under a more sacred influence; a sacred obligation to truth and justice. I have conscientiously obeyed it; and the result is, a conviction that Mr. Smith is not guilty of the crime imputed to him; I shall therefore disregard these prepossessions. Again, sir, are we not to look at the effects of the sentence we are called upon to pronounce? If the effects of the sentence were merely to deprive Mr. Smith of his seat in this Senate, it would be a matter of little moment. Gentlemen often voluntarily deprived themselves of that honor, but if we compulsorily deprive Mr. Smith of his seat, we deprive him also of his reputation and his honor. The effects of the sentence will not stop here—it will have an unavoidable influence on the standing and character of his family. Are we to be told, sir, that our feelings respecting his family are to be blunted, and that we must give a loose to our suspicions and jealousies against him alone? Are we to be told that his own former good character must not be brought into consideration, to counteract the inferences from trivial incidents, surmises and suspicions? When has it been, sir, that in questions of guilt or innocence, former good character has been excluded from all consideration in weighing circumstances? Why was it that Col. Taylor reminded us that Mr. Smith was always esteemed "a friendly, worthy and benevolent man," and his family amiable and respectable? It was, sir, from a conscientiousness in him, that those circumstances were important, and ought to be taken into serious consideration in forming a correct estimate of circumstances related by himself. Against positive evidence, I admit that the circumstance ought not to be regarded, although it would afford matter of serious regret; but against episodes, questionable incidents, surmises and suspicions, it ought to be weighed; and if weighed in the scales of justice, would outweigh them altogether. What was it which excited Col. Taylor's testimony to the peculiar character of candor and circumspection? It was his voluntarily mentioning a cir-
Notice.  A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for the establishment of a town at Buckingham Courthouse on Oct. 10, 1808.
FOR SALE at the ARGUS OFFICE, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE BELL TAVERN, [PRICE TWO DOLLARS] A SYSTEM OF MILITARY TACTICS, CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE & MOVEMENTS, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS. ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHOWING UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED MOVEMENTS. BY DANIEL FISHER.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, to alter the time fixed on by the commissioners for the public buildings in the county of Nelson. October 17th, 1808. J. H. A.  Just received and for sale at this office, A FRESH SUPPLY OF HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
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circumstance more than any other. And are the Senate about to disrespect the very caution and admonition which has called forth in his favor so much of their just applause? We are bound, sir, by every principle of justice and propriety to reflect impartially to reflect, upon the awful effects of the sentence we are called upon to pronounce. We ought to reflect that Mr. Smith himself is an object of suspicion merely, not of ascertained guilt—that his family is amiable, innocent and not suspected—we ought deeply to reflect, that the blow meditated against merely suspected guilt, will necessarily strike deep into the bosom of amiable and unsuspected innocence. If, in the opinions I have expressed, and the vote I am about to give upon this occasion, I shall disappoint the expectations of my friends in this body, gentlemen whose friendship I highly value, and whose opinions I highly respect; if I shall disappoint the people at large; if indeed, I shall disappoint my own original expectations and feelings, I shall enjoy the pleasing consolation of reflecting that I have been influenced solely by an honest conviction produced by the best attention I was able to bestow on the subject. It will be some consolation also to me, to reflect, that I am giving one strong instance of demonstration to the world, that I set too high a value upon the reputation and honor of a fellow-citizen, to sacrifice them upon the unhallowed altars of prejudice, suspicion, expediency or popularity, under any circumstances, however imperious, and responsible. If a single act of participation in Burr's conspiracy had been proved against Mr. S. I would not hesitate to pronounce him guilty, although it would be in obedience to a painful and reluctant duty; but to pronounce him guilty of that abominable crime, when I believe him innocent, is an operation too harsh for my mind to perform. It revolts at the very suggestion. No consideration on earth could induce me to make the assertion.
BOSTON, Oct. 19.
We stop the press to announce the arrival of the brig Constance, in 28 days from Liverpool, bringing London accounts to Sept. 16. Though our perusal of them has been necessarily a rapid one, still we find they contain the relation of many events of consequence. The following are however all that we can now give of their contents:—
CAPTURE OF LISBON AND THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
London, Sept. 15. Star Office, Second Edition.—We stop the press to state, that this afternoon, at half past four o'clock, a Son of Sir H. Dalrymple, together with capt. Halstead, capt. of the fleet under Sir Charles Cotton, arrived at the Admiralty, and at the Secretary of state's office, with the important information, that Junot and his whole army are prisoners.—That Lisbon is occupied by the British troops—and that the Russian fleet had surrendered to Sir C. Cotton. Some French frigates were found among them; the whole taken, amount to 27 sail.
Considerable discontent has been manifested at the conditions granted to the French and Russians, at Lisbon. An unconditional surrender was expected, of allowing the French army to march out with the honors of war, and the fleet to be retained only for six months after a definitive settlement of peace, instead of being seized as prizes, and applied to the use of government. The Tower guns were however, fired on the promulgation of the news; but the attempt at illumination could not be brought to bear. The candles would not burn, or the inhabitants did not choose to light them.
IMPORTANT FROM SPAIN.
The Spanish accounts to the 9th have been received. They advise, that the French have retreated from the Burgos and fallen back as far as Pampelona, where, it is said, they have been again defeated by the gallant Palafox. The Spanish forces are all pouring in that direction. The Austrian and Russian ambassadors remained at Madrid, and carry on their diplomatic correspondence with their respective courts through Trieste.
In the battle near Pampelona, General Palafox killed 5000 of the enemy, and took 1000 prisoners.
Letters from Holland advise, that Bonaparte is collecting an immense force, for the purpose of renewing his designs on Spain. It is further said, that nearly 300,000 French were already assembled on the Spanish frontiers; and that Bonaparte was determined to send his whole force in that direction, if necessary to the attainment of his object.
The United States Dispatch Schr. Hope, has just returned to this country from France. Hailey is on board. She will take dispatches from Mr. Pinckney, and return immediately to the United States.
BALTIMORE, October 18.
Yesterday arrived at this port the ship Shepherdess, Nelms, in 42 days from Amsterdam. She left the Texel on the 13th September. This vessel sailed by permission of the Dutch Government to bring home American seamen belonging to vessels embargoed or condemned in the different ports
of France and Holland. We have received no papers, but learn verbally that affairs remain in statu quo. The ports of Holland we are informed have not been opened as it is stated in the English prints. We further learn that the emperor of Austria has acknowledged Joseph Bonaparte king of Spain, &c. and that the French emperor is raising troops in Holland. The Shepherdess was boarded by two British cruisers in the Channel and suffered to proceed in consequence of having no cargo on board.
October 19.
A federal caucus was held at New York some weeks past, a representation from each state (when the Feds had any hopes) attended. Some difficulty arose in settling whether Rufus King or C. C. Pinckney should be supported as President. The southern members gave way to their eastern brethren, and Mr. King was determined to be run as President provided Mr. Ross should be elected governor of Pennsylvania; but if Mr. Snyder should be chosen, then the Caucus determined to support Colonel Monroe, and to bargain for the Vice-Presidency. The Caucus presumed that New York might be bargained with: Family influence was said to be more powerful in that state than in any other of the union. It is already circulated in New York, that governor Clinton will at a proper time, retire from the contest!—Whenever he does, it is believed, the coalition will be made public; and, although it will not be declared, that the federalists and friends of Monroe have united, yet the effect will be the same, and a close union of the people will follow. De Witt Clinton will most probably be the gentleman they will support. Will he descend to play so mean, so base a part?—We will not, cannot believe he will!—If he should be seduced, and New York obey his mandate, what will be the result?—How will the vote for President then stand? We have no doubt of the following:
   Madison Monroe     New-Hampshire 7   Massachusetts, (if they violate their constitution) 19   Rhode-Island 4   Vermont 6   Connecticut 9   New-York 19   New Jersey 8   Pennsylvania 20   Delaware 3   Maryland 8 3   Virginia 24   North Carolina 10 4   South Carolina 10   Georgia 6   Tennessee 5   Kentucky 8   Ohio 3   103 68  
Eighty nine is necessary to decide the Election: Mr. Madison will then have 19 to spare.—American.
October 20. The affair of Tuesday we should have passed unnoticed had not the scurrilous editors of the infamous "Federal Republican" of yesterday tortured the proceedings into a business of party for political purposes. The best information we can obtain of this affair coincides with the following account copied from the Evening Post. While we execrate mobs, we heartily despise the conduct of those characters who by the intemperate abuse of a vast majority of the citizens through the medium of a profligate press, gives even coloring to its necessity. The peace of a city should never be disturbed for the sake of venting popular rage on an odious individual, however richly he might merit it. Obedience to the laws is ever preferable to tumult and riot. Mobs, whatever may be their origin, carry the most dreadful consequences in their train, and will ever be discountenanced by every good citizen.
"At about four o'clock yesterday afternoon a journeyman shoemaker was violently torn from his work, put into a cart, tarred and feathered, paraded through several of the streets of this city, and afterwards landed at the place from whence he was taken, by the same party who carried him away. The circumstances which led to this event, we are informed, are as follows. The sufferer is an Englishman, and frequently outrageous in his expressions of hostility against the government and people of the United States. At a late meeting of the "Journeyman Shoemaker's Society," he cursed all the Americans, indiscriminately, as a pack of rebels to their king, and rascals to each other—and hoped to see the day when one of his majesty's sons would obtain his just rights over these states and be their king. He damned the President and the government in the most bitter manner, and hoped when the British came here as he intended to join them, to have
the pleasure of shooting the President," &c. &c. Such conversations, we are informed, were frequent with him, and the situation of those compelled, from the nature of their business, to be his associates, thus rendered irksome and uncomfortable. He was frequently warned to guard his tongue, and threatened with tar and feathers if he would not. He still persisted, and met the diaster, according to the promise of his fellow-craftsmen."
WASHINGTON-CITY, Oct. 17.
There is nothing which more unequivocally tends to prove the wisdom of the embargo than the almost universal approbation of all our great revolutionary characters. We find it supported by a Langdon, an Adams, a Gerry, a Thomson, a Jefferson, a Page, a Pinckney, and a host of other men whose patriotism in the worst of times was most signalily exerted for the salvation of their country. We have looked over the names of the illustrious band of patriots who signed the declaration of independence, and among those who survive, we do not find the name of a single individual who has avowed his disapprobation of this measure, whilst we find the names of a veral of the most distinguished on the list who have come forward with a decided avowal of its propriety. What can more clearly shew the similitude between our revolutionary contest and our present differences with foreign powers? Have we then so degenerated from the high-minded spirit and stern virtue of our forefathers, as to think of submitting in the comparative greatness of our power, when they, in our infancy, disdained the degradation?
This strong fact ought to have great weight with that part of the community that trusts to the authority of great names. If we take the opinions of any men for our guide, who are intitled to equal confidence with those illustrious characters who risked their lives and property in the most awful and unequal conflict that could have been waged by freemen against tyrants? Whose virtue burns brighter? Who dares to claim for themselves higher measures of wisdom? If then they are among the most virtuous and wise of our fellow-citizens, let us now follow the light they set before us, as we have most honorably and profitably followed it in the darkest times this country ever saw. Let us rest satisfied that the same councils which extricated us from danger and crowned us with honor will, if supported by the virtue and gratitude of the people, again lead us to the same results!—Nat. Int.
October 20.
In addition to what we inserted in our last Monitor relative to the expectation of a speedy answer from the British government, we understand that Mr. Pinkney had stated to Mr. Bethune, the bearer of the dispatches, that he expected to be enabled, before the latter left Falmouth, to furnish him with the reply of the English cabinet to his representation; but the British packet being ready for sea when Mr. Bethune arrived at Falmouth, he was obliged to embark before he could hear from Mr. Pinkney.
October 21.
Several enquiries have been lately addressed to us relative to the residence of the foreign ministers accredited to our government, to which we have not been able to give any accurate reply. All that we can say is, that one of them are now, or have been for a considerable time, at the seat of government. As, however, the session of Congress is near at hand, to whom, from their constant residence here during its sittings, it would seem that they considered themselves as peculiarly attached, instead of the Executive, who alone by the constitution is charged with receiving them, we may soon expect to have the pleasure of seeing them among us. What influence, if any, the great events decided in this country by popular suffrage, may have had on his head, we shall not pretend to say. It cannot, however, have escaped our readers that the circumstance has been viewed with no light jealousy, and has actually been the topic of much animadversion. That foreign governments are deeply interested in the results of these elections is indisputable. It is, therefore, not at all impossible, that their agents may likewise have felt a peculiar solicitude, that has in some measure regulated their conduct. These elections being now nearly over, and the people having evinced an unshaken purpose to support their government, all cause for further solicitude is removed.
We should suppose that the interest of their country, especially at so interesting a crisis, might in no small degree, be promoted by their residing near the Executive, between whom and themselves an easy intercourse would then subsist, and by which a mutual and more satisfactory explanation of many things might take place, than can be expected through the medium of a written correspondence. Indeed, it is evident that there are a thousand circumstances constantly occurring, in the intercourse of governments, and needing explanation, which, although separately unimportant, are in the aggregate of no mean value in fostering a good understanding between them.—Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1808.
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
Fellow-Citizens,
The day approaches, so important to the prosperity of our country; the day on which you will be able to repeat the tribute of approbation which you feel to the wise measures of the present administration, and on which you are substantially called on to elect the most important officer under the constitution; the day, on which the choice of electors of President and Vice-President of the U. States is to be decided. The 7th of November approaches. To the polls, Citizens of Virginia. It is your country that calls upon you to discharge the functions of independent freemen.
If brilliant services, so frequently rendered to our country, be any recommendation to the suffrages of a grateful people—Mr. Madison has distinguished claims to your favor.
If the most unblemished virtues displayed in the calm recesses of private life or on the tempestuous theatre of the public, be any passport to the support of a virtuous people,—he has no humble pretensions to your favor.
If some of the most brilliant talents, which have ever adorned the annals of this country—if talents which have placed our young republic among the ablest supporters of the laws of nations, and produced the wiser defence of the rights of neutrals and the rights of the U. S.—If the most forcible displays of the understanding in vindicating the rights of our seamen and the rights of our commerce, be any recommendation to the support of an enlightened people—Mr. Madison has distinguished claims to the language of panegyric and the suffrages of his country.
These services, these virtues, and these talents are a pledge to you, fellow citizens, of the wise and dignified course of administration which will be pursued by him, if your suffrages shall call upon him to preside over your affairs. For nearly eight years past, associated with Mr. Jefferson in the direction of the most important transactions touching the administration of the government; symphising in his views, & participating in his most important measures, he has given you the most positive pledges that he will never desert the paths or disgrace the policy of his enlightened associates. The same economy in the management of our resources, the same wise and energetic support of the rights, honor & independence of the United States, and strict impartiality towards foreign nations, the same respect for the provisions of our administration, and the rights of the people; the same magnanimous relinquishment of unnecessary power—will be the polar stars of Mr. Madison's administration.
But it is superfluous to urge these considerations upon you. People of Virginia.—The only source of our anxiety is, lest being too sanguine in your belief of the prevalence & almost perfect unanimity of these sentiments, you should suffer yourselves to be lulled into a state of over-weaning confidence. Our only apprehension is, lest being too confident of your strength, you should not think it necessary to exert it. Beware, fellow-citizens of Virginia, of this dangerous remissness. If there ever was a period, when every friend of his country should step forth to express the sentiments of a beam, the present is one of those periods.
The friends of Mr. Monroe, are active and indefatigable in their exertions. Perhaps not a vote of theirs will be withheld. But this is not all the danger. The federal party in this City and Manchester, have at length publicly announced their determination to co-operate with the friends of Mr. Monroe. They have formed a corresponding committee; they have circulated their resolutions over the State; they have raised the cry of opposition to the election of Mr. Madison and attempted to extend it to the remotest hamlets of this commonwealth; and there is no doubt that the federalists throughout Virginia will exert their united strength to advance the pretensions of Mr. Monroe.—Will you remain quiet and inactive amidst these movements? Will you, who have so often triumphantly broken the ranks of federalism, suffer them now to erect their proud banners in the field of victory?—No. republicans of Virginia, you will not. You will once more arise in the majesty of your strength, and defy all this opposition.—Be not inactive, and single-handed you will defeat the co-operating parties.
ABRAHAM B. VENABLE, THOMAS RITCHIE, SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. (Messrs. Foushee, Randolph and Storr absent)
DIALOGUE
BETWEEN A MADISONIAN & MONROEITE.
Mad. What can induce the Monroe committee to act with so much untoward zeal and such untiring perseverance at this critical time? They must be convinced that it is almost impossible to succeed in their wishes. We find that there are two other candidates besides Mr. Monroe—Mr. Pinckney to the south and Mr. Clinton to the north, and that if their forces were united, they would be unavailing, much less so, while they remain disunited and obstinate in their several attachments. The vigor of republicanism seems to have diminished, but not so much as the Monroe committee seem to think, from the critical and embarrassed state of the country, as from the ill-advised conduct of those who have been all along attached to the republican party. It is far from our intention to insult, because it is bene a h us, or our wish to proscribe, as that is above us—it belongs to the people. To illustrate an inconsistency, ought not to be considered an insult, and to prove the anti-republican tendency of an opinion, ought not to be viewed as proscription. Single opinions are not sufficient for this purpose, provided they are honest. But when there are many opinions, methodised and directed for the purpose of reducing the republican ascendancy, and when those opinions are supported by sophistry and inducement,
do, they give rise to a very suspicious appearance. For instance—Mr. John Randolph's opinions, for a considerable time, have evinced the most unfriendly feelings in regard to the administration. This gentleman, we presume, will not deny it. There are others who have not completely shed their politics, and affect to be friends of the administration, while they are determined, at the same time, to follow and support Mr. R. Such men as these, deserve proscription. It certainly is improper that any person should be censured for his preference of Mr. Monroe, but then again, if he were aware of the consequence of his preference—that it would lessen the republican ascendancy, and that his candidate stood no chance, it surely would be un pardonable obstinacy, although it might proceed from honest intention.
Mon. It surely is no reason that we should forsake an opinion, which we believe to be true, merely because it will not prevail, and it is likewise equally improper, that we should abandon a friend because he is not generally supported. We claim the right, as citizens of a free government, to form our opinions, to express them, and to act up to them. We know that our motives are pure, and we affirm that our solicitude for the honor and welfare of the United States, is as ardent and sincere, tho' perhaps, not so enlightened as that of the president himself."
Mad. The adverb you have used, may perhaps, subject you to the imputation of a little vanity, but we will not realise in this way, for the unjust insinuation, that we wish to curtail the freedom of your thoughts, or to insult or proscribe, merely for a difference of individual opinion. You admit that the times are critical and embarrassed, and you must admit that union in action, is necessary to preserve the republican ascendancy. It is ascertained, beyond a doubt (at least in Virginia) that Mr. Madison is the choice of a majority of the republican party. It has always been the case under similar circumstances, for the few to be guided by the many, and for both to co-operate with all their strength, to keep down their opponents. But now we are told that the majority of a party is nothing, and that it is necessary, in order to learn the choice of the majority, to consult with our opponents, and to give them that weight in the political scale, which some time ago you wished to destroy, and which you actually effected by the GENERAL TICKET LAW. Why are you for this conciliation now, which was so odious then? You say that you are more solicitous about principle than men, and that Mr. Madison stands high in your estimation. Why, then, will you not abandon your favorite, and support Mr. Madison, at least, upon the principle of supporting the republican ascendancy?
Mon. We deny that Mr. Madison is the choice of the people, and we believe if their opinions had not been forestalled by the caucus tricks, that Mr. Monroe would have been decidedly their favorite. The public mind has been thus improperly bent and fashioned to suit the schemes of a party, to which we never will submit. The delusion, however, produced by the caucus at Washington, is now nearly at an end. We cannot possibly prevent the federalists from uniting in our wish to elect Mr. Monroe. They are equally entitled to their votes, and to give them to whom they prefer.
Mad. You are declining against a caucus, when the very first sentence of the Monroe committee address, admits, that they are acting entirely under powers derived from a caucus, held at the capitol last winter, for the express purpose of making arrangements to secure the success of your electoral ticket. The decisions of a legislative-caucus, have been hitherto respected and adopted, but during the last winter, you refused to co-operate, and started up an opposition party. But it is perfectly unnecessary to talk about caucuses now, as you say that their delusion is nearly at an end. They have had little or no effect, except to serve as a theme for declamation. From every possible source from whence information can be derived, it is unquestionably true, that the people of Virginia, and of the United States (meaning the republican party) are in favor of Mr. Madison. Notwithstanding this, you are doing every thing in your power to weaken his influence and to strengthen the opposition. This looks more like solicitude about men than principle, and indicates your opposition with a spirit of violence, which seems not to be purely the result of predilection. But to confine ourselves entirely to the committee address, They contend that Mr. Madison stands committed upon every question involved in foreign relations. Will you speak openly and candidly upon this subject, for the remark appears to contain more inuendo than argument, and conjecture than fact.
Mon. The remark is too plain to excite the least doubt or confusion, and the fact is too notorious to admit of the least contradiction. It is only necessary to recollect the official situation of Mr. Madison, which renders it necessary for him to pass his opinions upon almost every subject of foreign concern. But independent of this, there is his diplomatic correspondence, where his opinions are freely and unreservedly advanced, and according to which, the European powers will never form a treaty with us. Thus it is that he stands fixed and committed.
Mad. Is it possible that your mind can be under the influence of reasoning of this sort? Is it not equally true in regard to Mr. Monroe, that he stands fixed and committed upon every question involved in foreign relations? Turn to his diplomatic correspondence, and there you will find his opinions freely and unreservedly advanced. The evident point of enquiry, then, to which our attention should be directed, is, which of these opinions are most correct? Upon this issue, we are perfectly willing to trust the success of Mr. Madison, and upon this issue, we believe that the mind of the people is unalterably formed. It is only necessary to put this question, to decide between the two. Are you in favor of the treaty signed by Mr. Monroe? If so, you will, of course, give him your vote, as upon this subject, he stands fixed and committed in its favor. If you are not in favor of that rejected instrument, you will, of course, vote for Mr. Madison, as he stands fixed and committed against it. Here, then, is that mighty argument against Mr. Madison, that

he is opposed to a treaty which every body admits, is deficient upon the most important and interesting subject. Thus it is, that you unfairly endeavor to frighten the people, by insinuating, that if he is elected, the existing evils will not be removed. That he stands fixed and committed on all questions involved in foreign relations. This argument proves nothing but an extreme want of candor, that you wish to succeed more by innuendo than argument. If you are so much in favor of Mr. Monroe's treaty, why do you remain in ambush? Why not come forth openly and plainly, and advance the reasons of your attachment to this treaty? The people would then understand you, and they would be better enabled to decide whether Mr. Monroe ought to be elected. This is the true and real point of enquiry. This is the ground upon which the hope of belief is anticipated from the known opinions, conduct and character of Mr. Monroe. The anticipated relief, then, from Mr. Monroe's election, would be a confirmation of the late treaty—a remedy ten thousand times worse than the disease.
Mon. It is admitted that the treaty is not such a one as could have been wished, but then it was the very best that could be procured. Great Britain will never suffer us to dictate what treaty we please. But then again, she agreed, that although she would not enter into any express stipulation upon the subject of impressment, she would issue orders to stop or restrict the practice.
Mad. Thus she confessed the injustice of the principle, but refused to surrender it in any other way, than to depend entirely upon her good humor, grace and courtesy. Because we cannot dictate a treaty to that, or any other country, it is a poor, miserable reason, that we should remain tame and submissive to perfidy and violence, and see our sea-faring brethren kidnapped upon every occasion, without a murmur. That because she will not be just, we must give up to her injustice. As to the informal understanding by which her ministers privately consented to relax in her impressment, it is the merest mockery that ever was played off upon a minister, and indeed, Mr. Monroe had scarcely gotten to the seat of government, before this informal understanding was denied by the British ministers. Thus it is evident what our situation would have been, if this treaty had been ratified. It is to be presumed, that after this fresh evidence of British faith, that Mr. Monroe, if he were elected, would not again receive your Honor my Lord , as a treaty, when not even seals and parchment are sufficient. We do not believe that Mr. Monroe would, but this is the sanctity of the government, which his friends wish to place him. We must take them, however, at their word. And we hope that every voter, on the SEVENTH OF NOVEMBER , will bear this question in his mind—Monroe with a bad treaty, or Madison without. They both stand fixed and committed.
Explanation for the Cackling Critic who was scratching in the last Virginia Gazette.
Le miel n'est pas fait pour la gueule de l'âne. This redoubtable Philologist who is just about toshed lustre upon the society of arts, has already entitled himself to Doctor Puffin's privilege of adding to his name, the enviable title of A. double S. From his wonderful ingenuity in Etymology, we may anticipate the most elegant refinement on the "DIVISIONS OF PURLEY"— A little learning is a dangerous thing.
By what an astonishing effort of mind has he made it appear that ovation meant the laying of eggs . Perhaps this sublime critic, in the fancied possession of classic knowledge, has derived ovation from the latin word ovum , signifying an egg.
This word, most renowned sir, never meant any thing else than a lesser kind of triumph, which was celebrated by the sacrifice of Sheep . Your defeat on Monday 7th Nov. will give a better idea of a republican ovation than that which you seem to have formed. We also hope to overcome every species of opposition, to sacrifice the ox , which will give you a better idea of a REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH. Vid: Plutarch—Kennett's Antiquities.
To the People of Powhatan, Amelia, Chesterfield and Goochland.
No personal considerations, fellow-citizens, would induce me at the present time, to withdraw from a station, in which I have had the good fortune to represent a portion of people, among whom no difference of opinion exists, as to the principles of our government, or the form in which it has been administered, during the last six years. A recent event, however, (which devolves on me new and important duties, requiring my personal attention) will prevent my being a candidate for your suffrages at the approaching election, as I had intended. In making to you this public avowal of my intention to withdraw, I am influenced by no motive but respect for those, whose confidence I have endeavored to deserve by a faithful discharge of my duty. The communication has only been delayed, until I could ascertain, how far my continuance as a representative after the period for which I am elected, could be reconciled to the duties I owe to my family.
With sentiments of respect, I am your fellow citizen. JOHN W. EPPES.
FOR THE ARGUS.
FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS.
In the session of the Virginia Legislature of 1804, one hundred and thirty-seven members, (constituting a majority of the whole, of ninety-nine,) were denounced as federalists, because they refused to concur with thirty-eight members who voted to displace the Auditor, a most valuable officer, on the ground of his being a federalist. The delusion was carried so far, that some of the most uniform and distinguished republican members had the honor of sharing in the denunciation.
In the session of 1805, the minority raised the yell of quidam , and expected, by that artifice, to terrify the majority into an acquiescence in their views. Because a few federalists, without any previous con-
cert, had voted with the majority in the election of governor, the alarm of quidam and federalism triumphant in Virginia , was rung from one end of the continent to the other. Honest, unsuspicious republicans, not knowing the characters who were most conspicuous in their drama, were, at first, seriously apprehensive for the republican cause. A little time and observation, however, removed all their fears. They perceived that those who had been denounced as quids and federalists were among the most zealous and uniform republicans in the state. But who are the quids of the present day? Look at the men who were most clamorous in denouncing the republicans in 1804 and 1805, and you will find, with but few exceptions, that they are the very men who are now going all lengths with the federalists. They have invited the whole body of the federalists to join them in their opposition to the administration. I say invited; because after the address of the Monroe committee, declaring their opposition to the embargo, and deprecating the election of Mr. Madison, on the ground that he will support those measures which he is presumed to have advised, it is impossible to give their conduct any other appellation. The conclusion is irresistible, that the exclusive republicans of 1804 and 5, are the minority-men of 1808 , now closely leagued with the federalists.
Gentlemen may be as loud as they please in denying their coalition with the federalists; and they may give the charge the genteel epithet of falsehood , so copiously bestowed on those who make it; but it is not, on that account, the less true. The people will judge from facts , and not from professions .
The minority-men tell us that they are not opposed to the administration, and yet they are more bitter in their execrations than the federalists; that they have formed no coalition with the federalists, and yet they agree with them on all cardinal points and are determined to vote with them; that they differ with the federalists as to the point of desination, and yet they are all going the same way. From such inconsistent politicians, Good Lord, deliver the people.
A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE.
We are much obliged to our numerous correspondents who have forwarded their various productions, (postage unpaid) to the Argus office. We are pleased too, as it evinces an increasing taste for literature. But we have one simple request to make of some of them, which we hope they will not take amiss, as certainly no offence is intended; that they will write better; at less length; and pay the postage of their literary labors.
The legislature of N. York will meet in the city of Albany on the first day of next month, for the purpose of choosing Electors of President and Vice-President of the U. States.
COMMUNICATION. Mr. Pleasants will give this and the Monroe ticket publication in his paper of tomorrow, at the request of the members of the Monroe committee.
The Members of the Monroe corresponding committee, have determined that no alteration will be made in the electoral ticket this day published. The interval between this day and the day of the election is too short to allow such a procedure. There can be no doubt that if the ticket is approved by a majority of the people of this state, those whose names are on it, will act in conformity, and it is the duty of a good citizen to acquiesce in their determination as soon as it is pronounced. This acquiescence is confidently expected because it is believed, that every man whose name is on the ticket, feels a decided preference for Mr. Monroe, although from a fear of promoting a schism among the republicans, three gentlemen have wished to withdraw, and others from the same motive, may possibly indulge the same disposition.
ELECTORAL TICKET.
The following is the Monroe Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia.
  Littleton W. Tazewell,  Norfolk Borough,    Arthur Smith,  Isle of Wight,    Dr. James S. Gilliam,  Denbigh,    Peter Bailey,  Mecklenburg,    Gen. Tarleton Woodson,  Prince Edward,    Hill Carter,  Amherst,    Thomas Watkins,  Chesterfield,    Peachy R. Gilmer,  Henry,    Chas. Creed Taylor,  Richmond,    Col. John Taylor,  Caroline,    James Hunter,  Essex,    Gen. John Mynor,  Spotsylvania,    Armistead Mason,  Loudoun,    Robert Saunders,  York,    Chas. Samuel Tyler,  Williamsburg,    Gen. Jno. P. Hungerford,  Westmoreland,    Richard Brent,  Prince William,    Henry St. Geo. Tucker,  Frederick,    James Daily,  Hampshire,    John Cunningham,  Pendleton,    John Coalter,  Augusta,    Daniel Sheffey,  Wythe,    Linah Mims,  Greenbrier,    John Prunty,  Harrison.  
FROM THE CHARLESTON CITY GAZETTE OF OCT. 13.
ELECTION.
CITY OF CHARLESTON. The Managers of the Election yesterday declared the Election of Member of Congress and State Senator—the votes stood thus:—
  Congress.     For Robert Marion, (republican)  775    Thomas Lowndes, (federal)  391    Scattering  26    Republican Majority,  384    State Senator.     For John Drayton, (republican)  770    Thomas Roper, (federal)  389    Scattering  21    Republican Majority,  381  
The Managers will meet again This Morning and continue to count the votes for Representatives of the State Legislature, which we hope to be able to lay before our readers in to-morrow's paper.
On the result of the above election, so ho-
norable to the independent voters of this city; the state at large, and the general government of the country, we conceive it necessary to say but little; for we have never entertained a doubt of the patriotism of the citizens of Charleston, and that they would support men who had, and would continue to give their aid in our national councils to the measures of our present wise administration, notwithstanding the clamor of a dissatisfied party, who have heaped the most unmerited abuse on the American nation. It is a pleasing reflection to find, that, by a recurrence to the vote of 1806, (when the great bug-bear, the embargo, did not exist, and of which they now have been making such a handle to get into power again) and comparing that with the present year, your confidence, has, and justly too, considerably increased. In 1806 the federal vote for member of Congress was 482; in 1808, 391, making a loss to them of 91 votes—The republican vote in the above years was 521 and 775, making 254 a gain to the republicans. Was there any doubt on the minds of the people of this state as to the correctness of the measures of the enlightened executive of America, we think the above plain statement would be sufficient to remove it, but that any has existed among the great body of the community, we will not admit, and the general vote of the present year warrants us in so saying.
CHRIST CHURCH PARISH.
For Members of Congress.
R. Marion, (republican) 56
T. Lowndes, (federal) 1
State Senator—Honorable James Hibben, (republican.)
Representatives—Dr. Witherspoon, Dr. A. V. Toomer, Theodore Gilliard, (republicans.)
ST. PAUL'S PARISH.
Senator—Colonel W. B. Mitchell, (republican.)
Representatives—Thos. Wilson, Joseph Pickering, (republican); H. W. Desaussure, (federal.)
The following is the state of the Poll, for Senator:—
Colonel Mitchell, 64
Thomas Smith, 40
October 14.
The drawing of the votes of Election for fifteen Members of the House of Representatives, to represent this city in the State Legislature, closed last evening. The following is a state of the poll furnished by the managers—our readers will see that the cause of Republicanism has triumphed, almost beyond the most sanguine expectation of its friends. The city of Charleston this day presents an example to the citizens of the United States worthy of imitation—her enlightened citizens feel the pressure of the Embargo as sensibly as any part of America can feel it; but knowing that the motives which induced their rulers to lay it on were honest, they have come forward in all their strength and declared to the world that they will support the laws of their country and suffer every deprivation rather than sacrifice the least portion of those liberties which have been entrusted to them by the heroes and statesmen who achieved their independence.—To distant readers it may be necessary to say, that the Electors for President of the United States are in this state, chosen by the Legislature—as the cause of Republicanism will generally succeed throughout the state, there cannot now be a doubt of Mr. Madison's receiving the electoral votes of this state:—
  Republicans.  Federalists.    L. Cheves, 802  H. Deas, 440    H. Middleton, 799  W. Drayton, 438    J. Johnson, jun. 762  J. Dawson, jun. 428    O. B. Smith, 782  K. L. Simons, 428    J. R. Pringle, 780  J. M. Ward, 414    W. Lee, 765  J. Lowndes, 403    J. Horbeck, jun. 762  C. Fraser, 399    P. Freneau, 760  H. H. Bacon, 395    W. Rouse, 736  J. Rutledge, 393    W. Clement, 741  B. Boyd, 392    F. Bennett, jun. 740  T. R. Smith, 391    J. Verree, 735  A. Gilchrist, 385    J. Geddes, 714  J. Lucas, jun. 383    T. Lehre, 708  Jacob Read, 378    P. Moser, 702  P. Wyatt, 337  
ST. JAMES'S SANTEE.
Congress.
Robert Marion, 29
Thomas Lowndes, 2
Senator—S. Warren, (republican.)
Representatives—W. Wells and Doctor Tydymann, (republicans; T. Pinckney, (federal.)
ST. JAMES'S GOOSE CREEK.
CONGRESS.
R. Marion, (republican) 81
T. Lowndes, (federal) 4
ST. THOMAS & ST. DENNIS.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Thomas Lowndes, [federal] 16
Robert Marion, [republican] 8
ST. ANDREW'S PARISH.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Thomas Lowndes, [federal] 18
Robert Marion, [republican] 13
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.
It is now clearly ascertained, that the Whig party has triumphed in this State; and we confidently state, that a majority of republicans are elected in both houses of the Legislature. The election hath been unusually warm and contested; we had to contend against federalism and torvism united; we had to struggle against false and inflammatory publications, distributed gratuitously among the people: but thank Heaven, we have triumphed over all these—our victory is complete, Jersey-men will support the patriotic measures of the general government; they will not submit to foreign tribute—nor will they surrender the rights of freemen to any nation on earth.
The following, we believe, is a correct statement of the strength of both parties in the Legislature of this State.
REPUBLICANS. FEDERALISTS.
Coun. As. Coun. As.
Bergen, 0 0 1 3
  Essex,  1  4  0  0    Morris,  1  3  0  0    Sussex,  1  4  0  0    Somerset,  0  0  1  3    Middlesex,  0  0  1  3    Hunterdon,  1  4  0  0    Burlington,  0  0  1  4    Salem,  1  3  0  0    Monmouth,  0  0  1  3    Cumberland,  1  2  0  0    Gloucester,  1  3  0  0    Cape May,  0  0  1  1     7  23  6  17  
According to this statement, the Republicans will have a distinct majority of seven in joint-menting!
Newark Centinel.
The majority for Snyder, at this side of the Alleghany—is calculated at 15,500—
Beyond the mountains—4500—Total 20,000.
Hurra for Maj. Jackson and his "overwhelming majority."—Aurora.
LOOK OUT FOR A SQUALL.
From Halifax.—By a gentleman who left Halifax 14 days ago, and arrived here in the sloop Elizabeth, capt. Damerell, from Deer Island, we have the following information:—The preparation of the apparent important expedition which has been in agitation for some time past, is now nearly completed; the time is improved with the greatest diligence in order to facilitate their departure. The ships now in readiness for this secret object, are 19, most of which are of the line, and 100 transports, with flat bottomed boats built on a new construction, for the purpose of landing troops in shoal water, 80 of those are completed, and others preparing with the utmost dispatch; 15,000 troops are ready to embark, and waiting the arrival of a reinforcement, which sailed from Portsmouth the 2d August under convoy; 60 horses with equipments for flying artillery, attended with infantry and camp equipage for 30,000 men, were all embarked prior to the 20th ult.—There are various conjectures relative to the destination of the fleet, the opinions of many are that the object is New Orleans or the Floridas.
Every stranger is strictly scrutinized and arrested if a pass cannot be produced, designating his business. Eastern Argus.
During Benedict Arnold's military operations in Virginia, he took up an American captain prisoner. After some general conversation with the captain, he asked him "what he thought the Americans would do with him if they caught him?" The captain first declined giving him an answer; but upon being repeatedly urged to it, he said, "Why sir, if I must answer your question, you must excuse my telling you the plain truth: If my countrymen should catch you, I believe they would first cut off that lame leg, which was wounded in the cause of freedom and virtue, and bury it with the honors of war, and afterwards hang the remainder of your body in gibbets."
I INTEND to make application to the next General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia, in order to obtain a divorce.
Ann Alvicka. (w31t)
12th Oct. 1808.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to Robert Hill, dec. and Hill and Read, late of New Canton, and William Hill of New York, either by bond, note, book account, or otherwise, are hereby requested to make arrangements for settlement of the same, on or before 1st January, 1809, with Moncrieffe Hill, adm'r. to Robert Hill, dec. or Charles Oakley. New Canton, Oct. 1808. w1j.
5 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in the lower part of Buckingham, on the 29th Sept. a mulatto man named BOB (Black Smith by trade.) He is a very light mulatto, wears his hair tied, has thick lips large and mouth, 6' 5" 7" inches high; was well dressed, with black hat, large blue surcoat, lined with red flannel, oznaburgs shirt, check trousers, and shoes and stockings. It is supposed he has made his way to Richmond, as he has some relations living in that city—The above reward will be paid on any one securing him, so that the owner gets him. Moncrieffe Hill, Adm'r. to Robert Hill, dec. or Charles Oakley. New Canton, Oct. 1808. 1m
IN pursuance to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Archibald C. Randolph, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale at Jefferson, on the 23d of December next, one MULATTO GIRL, named Priscilla, for cash, which after defraying the expenses of said trust, and the debt specified, the residue if any, to be returned as the law directs.
ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee. Powhatan, Oct. 20th, 1808. ids
A Great Chance for Speculation.
The Falling Garden
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber intends opening a street through the middle of the Garden, in a line with the street on which the Mason's Hall is built, and calling it New Street; and one other crossing the Garden, and coming out by the Bell Tavern, and calling that Bath Street; and as there are no names given to streets in Richmond, I shall call the street at the head of the Garden, Locust Street, until better names can be given them; and on these streets so named, I shall lay out the land in building lots, and shall offer them for sale on the 8th day of next month if the weather proves suitable; if not, the next suitable day, the Vendue to begin at ten o'clock, and commence on the lots directly back of the Bell Tavern; they will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve; the terms are one fourth cash; one fourth in one year; one fourth in two years, and the other fourth in three years from the day of sale, the three last payments to be secured by a deed of trust on the property, with interest from the day of sale, if not paid in 60 days after the payments become due. In the mean time I will contract with any person or persons for the building of from two to six, two story Brick Houses. A deed with a general warranty will be given the purchasers.
A plan of the whole may be seen at the Argus office; and the premises will be shown on application to the subscriber. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 25th, 1808. ids
Virginia, to wit:
At a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg the 5th day of July, 1808.
Thomas Wilkinson, surviving husband and administrator of Alice his late wife, a daughter of William Barrett, deceased, Thomas Have, surviving husband and administrator of his late wife, Mary another daughter of the said William Barrett, Peter Wilkinson and Purdie his wife, another daughter of the said William Barrett, Martha B. Barrett, Nancy or Ann Barrett, and William Barrett, three other children of the said William Barrett, & William Hawkins, administrator of John Graves, Pls.
AGAINST
Philip Watkins, Frederick Watkins, Samuel Watkins, Reuben Vaughan & Alice his wife, and John E. Bailey, Defs.
THE defendant, Philip Watkins, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the Pls. by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant appear here, on or before the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the Pls.; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond newspapers for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy, Anthony Robinson C. C.
Buckingham County, September Court, 1808.
Henry Bagby and Peter Guerrant executors of Elizabeth Fearn deceased, Pls.
AGAINST
Theodore Scruggs and William Palmer, Defs.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant, Scruggs, is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before December court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, the same will then be taken for confessed, as to him, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courts house of this county. A copy, R. Eldridge, jr. D. C. 8w1
Buckingham County Oct. Court, 1808.
Daniel and William Guerrant, for the benefit of James Rea and others, their trustees, Pls.
AGAINST
Ezekiel Hudnall and Peter Guerrant, Defendants.
ON the motion

TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next.  The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book Store. For particulars, apply to  WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808 (11)
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Hart's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with general board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.  Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands a good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be resold annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvement. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to  Carter Wood, Mount Comfort, if June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufactory of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.  D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, Just received and ready to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.  J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Grandland, where he intends carrying on the Bookbinding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent back. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23.
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse  DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Pitt Box by Pantonian. Also, a FILLY, 3 years old, by Pantonian, out of the same mare of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is untried, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to  John Tyler, Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808.
GERMAN GOODS. The subscribers have for sale, a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, Plaidas, Tuckenburgs, Bed Tyke, Hessian, Damask Table Cloths, Brown Rolls, Fine Swimming Linen, Danzic Rolls, Liquor Casks, Dowler, Quart, pint & half pint, Rowan's Sheeting, Decanters, Brown Holland. And a general assortment of LOOKING GLASSES. Bohn & Hubner. September 12, 1808.
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR. And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the gross, dozen or single,  The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD  1809: Being the first after Bissexstile or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia. Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * * * A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of John Gunn, are requested to have them adjusted as the law directs, and exhibited for settlement, on or before the twenty fifth day of December next, at which time a dividend will take place. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim which may come against said estate after that date.  JOHN TURPIN, Adm'r.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1808. if
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that William Matthews, late of the county of Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the district composed of the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Bath, for man slaughter, committed on the body of a negro girl named Hannah (the property of the said William Matthews) had been found guilty; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend & convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta the said William Matthews, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover herby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta, the said William Matthews.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex'r M'Rae.
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE  TRIAL OF A. BURR, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale. Sept. 27. 6w
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that the slaves Bill and Isaac, under sentence of death for felony, but reprieved and sold to Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the limits of the United States, according to the directions of the act of assembly in such case made and provided, have escaped from the said Richard Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and contrary to law, are now going at large, endeavoring to evade the mild punishment which has been inflicted and is justly due to their crimes; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of twenty five dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend either of the said slaves, Bill & Isaac, & deliver them at the penitentiary building in this city, in addition to all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in conducting the said slaves, or either of them, to that place. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said penitentiary building, the slaves aforesaid.
Given under my hand, with the seal of (L. S.) the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23rd day of September 1808. Signed, Alex'r. M'Rae.
Bill, late the property of Richard Smith of the county of Norfolk, was condemned by the court of said county, for felony. He is about 6 feet high, raw, bony make, of a yellowish black; a down look, a very sleepy, sullen countenance, one of his hands, believed to be his left and wrist, much scarred from a burn (the back of his hand) his back very much scarred from being often whipped, and above his left ear several scars which were made by strokes from a stick. Isaac, late the property of Samuel Fuqua of the county of Pittsylvania, was condemned by the court of the said county for felony. He is about 5 feet 7 1-2 inches high, black complexion, of a thick make down, sly look, mild speech, and when spoken to, is apt to put his hand up to his jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he speaks, he also had as well as is recollected at this time, a scar on his right jaw & one about one of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out, a sharp chin and stood forward, and when standing, stood much bent in his knees and was somewhat knock-kneed, and his eyes inclined to be of a reddish cast, viz the part that is common to be white. Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS, BOOK STORE, Richmond,
Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, two volumes octavo, with elegant engravings—price seven dollars.  THE 3d NO. OF  COL. TOUSARD'S  AMERICAN  Artillerists' Companion, Is ready for delivery to subscribers, at this office. A few copies for sale.
WAS committed to the jail of this county on Monday last, a negro man, who says his name is WILLIAM TRAUVE, and belongs to Erasmus Reams of Chesterfield county; he endeavoured to pass as a free man, but not producing evidence of being such, was committed to jail. He is of a dark complexion, about six feet high, has very large whiskers, appears to be about 30 years old, but says he is older, he has in his possession, a red leather pocket book containing the following papers viz. a printed bond given by Jos. Powell of Chesterfield county to Pollok, Treadway & Co. for $1,162.2 dated 17th December 1806, on the back of which is endorsed a credit for the amount of said bond, another bond being given in lieu of it; also an account against Messrs. Joshua and John Powell to Joseph and William Friend & Co. for £93. 3. 6 1-2 at the foot of which, credit is given for the full amount, paid by John Powell; also an amount due by Joshua Powell to Pollok Treadway & Co. showing a balance to be due of £20. 9. 2. also a promissory note for £20 executed by William Sublet of Chesterfield county to John Powell, dated 1st. March 1806; also a pass signed by Harry Hath, or Heth, the bearer of which, is stated to be a negro man, named Absalom, and by the pass was permitted to go from Chesterfield to Cumberland, dated 7th September 1808; also another pass stating William Traube to be the bearer, and granting him permission to go to Hanover, where it also states, he was born free, which pass has neither date nor signature.  Benjamin Pollard, Jailor. Buckingham County, Sept. 17, 1808.
FOR SALE  My Plantation, IN York County, known by the name of I. Graves, in three miles of Williamsburg, containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd Acres. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, with six rooms, a passage and six fireplaces; a brick dairy and smokehouse; a kitchen with two rooms; a family granary, barn and stable. The land is very rich excepting a very small part of it, which may be estimated with the lands in common. I believe it equal to any place on the continent for stock of all kinds. It lies in half a mile of the salt works, where the cattle go when it suits them. The only difficulty in hogs, is keeping them gentle. I raised a veal in the first of the spring, from a young cow, and never fed cow nor veal, and in six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg market. The man who leases this place of me has one year more in it. He works only two fellows, two women, and two very small boys. He told me he had made between three and four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels of wheat, and as many oats, tending not more than about ninety acres. He leases but one half of the plantation. The other may be given possession to the purchaser directly, and the other Christmas twelve months. This land has a plenty of timber to pay for the land. The growth of timber is white oak, red oak, walnut, poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. I look upon this land inferior to none in that part of the country; it has a large swamp, very easily reclaimed, filled with good ash. This place has been estimated to two thousand pounds, but I will take 1500 in good bonds, or 1500, half cash, and security on the land for the balance, or good bonds well secured. I would not sell upon any terms, but my family wishing to live at Mr. J. Pierce's place in James City, which is to be sold.  JOHN M. GREGORY. Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 3, 1808. 6w
To Rent, THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richmond & Co.'s office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately.  JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (1f)
Fancy Furniture,  JAPAN'D AND GILT, VIZ. CAIN seat, Rush, and Windsor chairs; Settees & Windsor Stools; Bedsteads, Bed and Window Cornice; Card, Pier and Tea Tables; Washstand and Workstands, and any articles in the Fancy line made to order. Pictures, Looking-Glasses, framed and re-gilt. Also, Coach, Sign and Ornamental Paintings; Freemasonry and Military Flags, done in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms, by  J. S. W. COOK, In the cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern, one door of the Main Street. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (1t.)
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a servant named Benjamin Travers; about 5 feet 10 inches in height, of rather stout form, with large Whiskers; he has lost several of his front teeth, and is about fifty years of age. His wife lives on Mr. Youngblood's plantation, about four miles below Richmond, where he may probably be lurking. He has a variety of clothing. Any person who will find him and bring him to me at Mr. Pickett's, shall have the above reward.  J. CURRIE. Richmond, Oct. 11th, 1808. (1t.)
FOR SALE,  A Small Tract of Land, Containing by a late survey, fifty nine acres, lying about six miles below the city of Richmond, and one from the road leading from said place to Four Mile Creek. This place will be shown to any person disposed to purchase, by John Turpin, living near it, and terms made known by the subscriber.  SARAH GUNN. 3rd Oct. 1808. if
Notice. THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorizing the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808. if
Land For Sale. THE subscriber offers for SALE, the TRACT OF LAND, on which he now resides, lying on Ward's fork, about two miles from its junction with Rappahannock, four miles from Charlottesville, and containing 500 acres, about 130 of which is cleared and inclosed with good fencing. The improvements are a good dwelling house, with 2 brick chimneys, a grist mill with 2 pair of stone, and a saw mill, on a stream which has never been known, in the driest summers, to fail furnishing water sufficient to supply the above mills. Also, a good granary, and all other necessary houses. The soil of the above land is adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. Should I not meet with a purchaser before the 6th day of Dec next, I propose offering the above land for sale (on the next day, being the 7th day of December) to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months. Also, all my household and kitchen FURNITURE, CORN, PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NEGROES. Twelve months credit will be given on all sums above 9 dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.  John W. Williamson. Charlotte, 4th October, 1808. 6w
A Tract of Land, Lying in the County of Nelson, (expressed in the deed lying in the county of Amherst, the deed being made before a division of Amherst county,) on the waters of the South Fork of Rockfish River, containing by estimation, Two Thousand Three Hundred and One Acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of William Johnson, Edward Harding, Norborne Thomas, Joseph C. Cabell and William Bowman. Also, a Tract of Land, lying in the county of Buckingham, containing Four Hundred Acres, adjoining the lands of Miles Gibson, and others. We will convey such title to the above mentioned tracts of land, as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. REUBEN B. PATTESON, } Trustees. WILLIAM F. CARTER, } Nelson County, 12th Oct. 1808. 4w
For Sale. THE subscriber being desirous of paying off his debts, will offer for sale on the 13th day of November, a large stock of Horses, Mules and Hogs, also a number of valuable plantation utensils, on six months credit, the purchasers giving bond with approved security. Will also be offered for sale, on that day, the Tract of Land, whereon I now live, containing 2,000 Acres, more or less, on Lickinghole Creek, within four miles of James River. Should the land not be sold, it will be rented. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more about the land, only that terms will be accommodating, as it is presumed the purchaser would view the premises.  WILLIAM M. RICHARDSON. Goochland, 7th Oct. 1808. tds
Will positively be Sold, On Tuesday the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, THE SCHOONER  BETSEY, At Rockets, as she now lays at the wharf, with all her rigging tackle, &c. to satisfy a deb. due Warren Ashley, of Norfolk, to whom she is secured by deed of trust.  Shapard & Lucke. October 14th, 1808. pks
NOTICE —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly praying that a law may pass authorizing the sale of certain Lands lying in the county of Powhatan, (of which Philip Gooch died seized) for the purpose of paying the debts due from said decedent. Robert Walker, } Exrs of Philip. Wm. B. Gooch, } Gooch, dec'd. October 10th, 1808. 31w
NOTICE is hereby given that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying relief from the operation of a judgment obtained in the county court of Prince Edward, by James and Archibald Freedland, against John Clarke's executors, upon which an injunction was obtained in the high court of chancery, and from them carried to the court of appeals, and ultimately decided against the said executors, for reasons in said petition to be assigned. RICHARD ROYALL, } Exrs. WORSHAM ANDERSON, } October 8th, 1808. w4t
James River Low Grounds TO LEASE. ON the fifth day of November next, will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, a Lease from 5 to 6 years, on that valuable reclamation, on James River, being part of the subscriber's estate, in the county of Amherst known by the name of Belling's Creek Tenement, and containing about 160 acres of extremely fertile low grounds—distant about 3 miles from Lynchburg, and from 2 to 3 of the Oxford Iron Works and Maj. Lewis's manufacturing mill. The terms of the lease will be made known on the day.  L. Bolling. Sept. 26, 1808. eptO15 & wnt
10 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, living in Buckingham county, on the 20th August, 1808, a negro man by the name of JOEL; he is about 40 years of age, 5 feet 6, 7 or 8 inches high, his make is in proportion to his height, he is of a yellow complexion, rather inclined to have a Roman nose, which is uncommonly low between the eyes; has a large scar on one of his insteps, I am rather inclined to think it is on the one side of the left foot. He was raised by Capt. John Gooch, in Buckingham county, and was given by him to John Patterson of the same county. He is supposed to be lurking about one of their plantations, or to have attempted to pass with a free pass to some of the northern states, as he has attempted to do by the name of Joseph Smith. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me in Buckingham county, Virginia, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others, are forewarned not carrying him off, or harboring him at their peril.  Benjamin Radford. Buckingham County, Sept 25th. 1808. w4t
Fifa & Casa Executions; Forsale at this office.
NOW IN THE PRESS,  The Virginian Orator, BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF  Patriotic Poems, Oration and Dramatic Scenes, Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH. The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American. * * * Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. w2m
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to  William Du-Val, Buckingham, January 20, 1808. wtf
LANDING From the schooner Richmond Packet, Capt. Le Fort,  14 Bales Coarse Woollens, CONSISTING OF Kendal Cottons, Striped Blanketing, Plains, Kersey, 3-4 and 6-4 Cloths.  IN STORE, 34 hds. Molasses, 12 hds. Antigua Rum, 5 hds. Brown and 3 hds. Loaf Sugar, 15 Tierces Green Coffee, 4 pipes best Holland Gin, 10 qr. casks Sherry Wine, and 400 bag. Liverpool Salt, for two bushels to the bag. For sale by  GEORGE WATT. Richmond, Oct. 11, 1808. w3m
TAKEN UP, on my own land; a BAY HORSE, about fifteen or sixteen years old, also, a ROAN MARE, about four years old, with a small blaze in her forehead, a scar on each side of her neck, which was occasioned by a yoke that was taken off her, neither docked nor branded. The owner is requested to come for them, pay charges and take them away.  ZACHARIAH GOODMAN. Cumberland City, 3th July, 1808. w3t.
Royster & Bohannan, Have For Sale, at their Store near the Market Bridge, Richmond,  A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  Groceries, Among which are— Brown Sugar in hds | Whiskey by the bbl or tierce Leaf Sugar, in do | French Brandy Best Green Coffee | Salt by the Sack Imperial, and | A quantity of excellent Young Hyson TEAS, | Lard by the skin Chocolate, by the box | A large assortment of Pimento | Iron Castings, every Pepper | description Ginger | An assortment of Stove Rice | Ware Mustard | Queen's Ware W. I. Rum | Soap and Candles by Jamaica do | box N. England do | Leiper's Smuff Molasses by hhd | Writing Paper Sherry and Malaga | Wrapping do Wine | Decanters Holland and Country | Tumblers Gin | Wine Glasses Spanish Segars by box | Leading Lines or retail | Bed Cords, &c &c &c Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate—which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved paper in town. It is earnestly requested that those who have long standing accounts, will settle them immediately, as no longer indulgence can be given. 17 June, 1808. wtf.
NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF  Archibald Bryce & Co.
WAS, on the first day of this month, dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to Archibald Bryce, sen. dec. or Archibald Bryce, sen. and Archibald Bryce, jun. trading under the firm of Archibald Bryce & Co. for dealings at the store in Goochland, kept by Archibald Bryce, from the 1st day of September, 1791, to this present date, are to pay their respective balances to Archibald Bryce, sen. co-partner, who alone, is authorised to receive the same and grant discharges, and those to whom the concern is indebted, will apply to him for settlement.  ARCH'D. BRYCE, Surviving co-partner.  JOHN BRYCE, Administrator of  ARCHIBALD BRYCE, Sen. It is hardly necessary to remind those whose accounts have been some time due, of the necessity of making speedy payment, to enable me to close the concern of Archibald Bryce & Co.
ARCHIBALD BRYCE. The business of the store will be continued and carried on by  John R. D. Payne & Co. Goochland county, Sept. 24, 1808. w2m
Wirt's Speeches. The Editor of the Argus has lately published the  SPEECHES OF WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.
Pamphlets,  CARDS,  HAND-BILLS,  LAWYERS,  CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.