Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-01-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1015.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1809.
[12 1/2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
  (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, $ 3 75 cash  Wheat, new, 0 75 do.  Flour, superfine, new, 4 50 do.  Flour, fine, 4 00 do.  Corn, 2 00 do.  Hemp, clean, (per ton) 220 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 11 do.  Whiskey, 42 do.  
30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY,
For opening and improving certain great Roads to the Black River.
Positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next, 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
 30,000 Dollars,  20,000 Dollars,  10,000 Dollars,  5,000 Dollars,  2,000 Dollars, 
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
TRULY-FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE, And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE, NEW-YORK,
Where was sold in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars, No. 20231 10,000 Dollars, No. 25403 5,000 Dollars, No. 20799 Also, No. 20310, a prize of 2,000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500 dollars, &c. &c. And in former New-York Lotteries were sold at the above Offices,
 17199 25,000 Dollars  2329 20,000 Dollars  5639 10,000 Dollars  26135 5,000 Dollars  30556 5,000 Dollars  15298 3,000 Dollars  11736 2,000 Dollars  23573 2,000 Dollars  13904 2,000 Dollars  16617 2,000 Dollars  25596 2,000 Dollars  20885 2,000 Dollars 
And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following viz.
 6074 30,000 Dollars  1783 1,500 Dollars  14554 15,000 Dollars  1525 1,500 Dollars  7001 10,000 Dollars  7440 1,500 Dollars  6977 5,000 Dollars  14425 1,500 Dollars  13994 1,500 Dollars 
Distant adventurers, by enclosing Bank Notes in letters, post paid, directed to WAITE'S Offices, in Baltimore, New-York or Albany, may have tickets and shares returned, by post to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, gratis, and Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed Prize List will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers' Official List of Prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number. Prizes in former lotteries taken in payment for tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the first of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Tickets and shares, warranted un-drawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices. New-York, October 23, 1808. ift
Negroes for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Mr. William Withers, on the 21st day of May last, for the purpose of securing unto Mr. Colin McRae, the sum of £190 10s. 11d. which debt has been assigned by said McRae, to Mr. John Gilchrist, of the town of Manchester, we shall, at Powhatan Courthouse, on Friday the 20th January, 1809, proceed to SELL
The following Slaves,
Viz: David, Billy, Anthony and Frank, or so many of them as will be sufficient to raise the said sum of £190 10s. 11d. with interest from the 25th inst. and all costs incurred by carrying the same into effect. WILLIAM MOSELEY, } Trustee. JOHN HASKINS, } do. December 30, 1808. ids
Bank of Virginia,
2d January, 1809. THE President and Directors have this day declared a Dividend of three per cent. which will be paid on application at the Bank, in person or by attorney, after the 15th instant. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, SC. TAKEN UP BY ROBERT SMITH, A Sorrel Mare Filly,
About three years old next spring, 4 feet 6 inches high, has a star and blaze in her forehead, white on the left side of her hip, white on the left hind foot about the size of a half dollar and a black spot on the left buttock, no brand, has been docked, ap- praisals to 10 pounds. walt
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Pleasant Youngusband, dec. bearing date on the 28th day of March last, and duly recorded in the court of Henrico county on the sixth day of June,
WILL BE SOLD, To the person who takes the same for the shortest period, and pay two thousand dollars, with legal interest thereon from the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seven, and the costs of executing the trust, that
Brick Tenement,
On the South side of the Main Street, adjoining the lot of ground sold by the said Youngusband to Joseph Marx, and extending from the said Main Street back to the alley which extends through the square, it being the lower tenement of those two belonging to the said Youngusband's estate, under the same right. The sale will take place on the premises, on Monday the sixth day of February next, at the hour of 12 o'clock, and he lease executed to the purchaser on the payment of the said sum of money, by
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Trustee. January 5th, 1809. 2m
Rumford Academy.
THE same branches of Literature and Science, will be taught at this Seminary, the present year, that has been heretofore—and the terms of board and tuition will also continue the same, viz. £30 for the first, including washing—and £40 for the latter, each to be paid quarterly in advance.
Capt. John Fox will act as steward, and the subscriber and his assistant, as teachers.
CHILES TERRELL. King William county, } January 1, 1809. 2w
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, RICHMOND. A fresh supply of the celebrated DR. TISSOT'S Gout and Rheumatic Drops, AND DR. FABB'S Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial.
The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers, by John Hemdick, jun. for the purpose of securing the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due Thomas Pickerson, WILL BE SOLD, for ready money, at Painville, in the county of Amelia, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 17th January next,
The following Slaves,
to wit: Lucy, Lewis, Dicy, Polly and Peyton, or as many of said slaves as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in said deed, together with the interest and cost accruing. PETER RISON, } Trustee. ANDERSON H. JONES, } do. Amelia, Dec. 31, 1808. 3s
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 30. Mr. Dawson offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of removing the collectors office from the port of Tapahannock to that of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. On motion of Mr. Stanford, supported by Mr. Bassett, it was ordered to lie on the table, until the return of the representative from that district now absent. PORTLAND MARINERS. Mr. Quincy presented a memorial from a number of mariners, and 67 masters and mates of vessels at Portland, stating that they had not earned a single dollar in ten months, and had been at short allowance great part of that time; and praying employment or assistance. Referred to the committee of Ways and Means. On motion of Mr. Wharton, Resolved, That a committee be appointed for the purpose of considering whether any, and if any, what amendments are necessary to be made to the act of Congress entitled "An act to amend the act entitled, An act establishing circuit courts and extending the jurisdiction of the district courts of the district of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio," passed the 22d day of March, 1803; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise. PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTIONS. The following message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Coles his secretary. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. At the request of the Governor, the Senate, and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I communicate certain resolutions entered into by the said Senate and House of Representatives, and approved by the Governor on the 23d inst. It cannot but be encouraging to those whom the nation has placed at the direction of their affairs, to see that their fellow-citizens will press forward in support of their country, in proportion as it is threatened by the disorganizing conflicts of the other hemisphere.
TH: JEFFERSON. December 30, 1808.
SATURDAY, December 31.
NORTH-CAROLINA RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Macon presented to the House a copy of certain resolutions (heretofore inserted in this paper) adopted by the General Assembly of North Carolina, approving the measures of the government, and pledging themselves to support them with their lives and fortunes. NON-INTERCOURSE. Mr. Rhea (Tennessee) said, he intended to offer a resolution for consideration, but he thought it might be proper to make some preliminary observations. Since the commencement of this session of Congress, said Mr. Rhea, several resolutions, respecting the commerce of the U. States, have been submitted to the consideration of this House. These several resolutions contain separate and distinct points of commercial regulation. They have no common centre to which they all may gravitate. They have no common governing principle of discrimination. All foreign nations favorable or unfavorable are equally involved. The second resolution, reported by the committee on foreign relations, embraces a principle deserving consideration: it is expressed in the words following: "having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. States." This is the grand discriminating principle to which all commercial regulations of the United States ought to gravitate as a common centre. All commercial nations are individuals of the same family, and that peace might be preserved, it is greatly to be desired, that they had a system of commercial law providing for the common interest and reciprocal benefit of all. The commerce of a nation consists of two parts, exportation and importation: These two ought, in their relation to foreign nations, to be commensurate. If any nation or nations, unmindful of friendly and mutually beneficial commercial intercourse, will make restrictions, violating the lawful commerce and rights of any other commercial nation, what commercial regulation soever the injured nation may think proper to make, ought not, in justice, to affect commercial intercourse with any nation or nations, other than that one or those, who have begun and do persevere in the work of commercial rapacity and destruction. The orders and decrees of Great Britain and France, violate the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States. Any regulations or restrictions made by the United States to save their commerce from destruction, and to meet the operation of the same orders and decrees, and of all such orders or decrees of any other power, ought, in justice, to be commensurate, equally extensive, and to comprehend all nations having in force such orders or decrees. The resolution, which I intend to submit, (said Mr. Rhea) hath in view to establish a principle of discrimination, just in itself and universally reciprocal. If there be any sovereign, independent power, nation, or people, who hath not or may not have in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and rights of the United States, that sovereign, independent power, nation or people, ought not to be included and comprehended in any such commercial regulation, adopted by the United States. That power, nation, or people, if any such there be or hereafter shall be—being an individual of the great commercial family, hath a right to the benefit and advantage of commercial intercourse with the United States; and the United States have an equal right of a free, unmoled commercial intercourse with such power, nation or people, which other nations, at war with each other, have no right to interrupt by retaliating orders or decrees. Mr. R. then offered the following resolution, which was referred to the committee of the whole to which the non-importation bill is referred: Resolved, That it is expedient to interdict by law, all commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and all other powers having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. States. REVENUE CUTTERS. The house took up for consideration the amendment of the Senate to the bill for striking out twelve and inserting three. After some observations from Messrs. Newton, Taylor and Story, the house refused to concur—Ayes 76. DISABLED SOLDIERS. Mr. Nelson observed that this was the last day of the year 1808. For many years past our old soldiers had been applying for relief. He thought it would be a meritorious thing to begin a new year with a just and generous act. He therefore asked for the order of the day on the bill for the relief of the infirm, disabled and superannuated officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army and of the present army of the U. States. [This bill it will be recollected contemplated the establishment of an invalid corps.] The bill was taken up, went through a committee of the whole without an objection, and was reported to the house by the chairman, Mr. J. Richards. Several amendments were then made to the bill. After considerable discussion on the details, in which no hostility appeared to be expressed to the principles of the bill, a motion made by Mr. Blount to recommit it, for the purpose of adjusting the details, was carried 58 to 25. Mr. Wharton from the committee yesterday appointed, reported a bill amendatory of the laws of the United States, on the subject of the courts in the western states. Twice read and referred.
rection of their affairs, to see that their fellow-citizens will press forward in support of their country, in proportion as it is threatened by the disorganizing conflicts of the other hemisphere.
TH: JEFFERSON. December 30, 1808.
THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. Sir—In compliance with a resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, passed this day, I have the honor to transmit to you certain resolutions, with a request that you will be pleased to lay them before the Congress of the United States. Accept assurances of high consideration and esteem.
(Signed) SIMON SNYDER. Lancaster, December 23, 1808.
WHEREAS the situation of the U. S. in relation to foreign powers, is eminently critical, and calls for all their energies, unanimity and patriotism to preserve those rights and that independence for which our fathers fought and conquered: And whereas, in such times, it is the duty of the constituted authorities, to aid the common cause of our country, by declaring anew their devotion to the principles of the declaration of independence. Therefore,
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, That we have the fullest confidence in the wisdom, the patriotism, and the integrity of the administration of the general government, and that we pledge ourselves to co-operate with them to the utmost extent of our power in all measures which may be deemed expedient to maintain our national honor and national rights.
Resolved, That we consider the embargo as a wise, pacific, and patriotic measure, called for by the best interest of the nation, and well calculated to induce an observance of our national rights, without a resort to the horrors and desolations of war, so repugnant to the feelings of humanity and the principles of free government.
Resolved, That as the ocean is the common highway of nations, and as this commonwealth is deeply interested in the preservation of its freedom, should those painful measures not produce the desired effect, we are firmly determined to unite our efforts with those of the general government in the maintenance of its rights.
Resolved, That the government of this commonwealth be requested to forward copies of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the U. S. with a request that they may be communicated by him to the Congress of the United States.
JAMES INGLE, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Approved, DEC. 23, 1808. SIMON SNYDER.
The message was ordered to be printed, on motion of Mr. Porter.
INDIAN TRIBES.
The following message was also received from the President of the U. States. To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
I lay before the legislature a letter from Governor Claiborne, on the subject of a small tribe of Alabama Indians, on the Western side of the Mississippi, consisting of about a dozen families. Like other erratic tribes in that country, it is understood that they have hitherto moved from place to place, according to their convenience, without appropriating to themselves exclusively any particular territory; but having now become habituated to some of the occupations of civilized life, they wish for a fixed residence. I suppose it will be the interest of the U. S. to encourage the wandering tribes of that country to reduce themselves to fixed habitations, whenever they are so disposed. The establishment of towns and growing attachment to them, will furnish in some degree pledges of their peaceable and friendly conduct. The case of this particular tribe is now submitted to the consideration of Congress. TH: JEFFERSON. December 30, 1808.
following: "having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. States." This is the grand discriminating principle to which all commercial regulations of the United States ought to gravitate as a common centre. All commercial nations are individuals of the same family, and that peace might be preserved, it is greatly to be desired, that they had a system of commercial law providing for the common interest and reciprocal benefit of all. The commerce of a nation consists of two parts, exportation and importation: These two ought, in their relation to foreign nations, to be commensurate. If any nation or nations, unmindful of friendly and mutually beneficial commercial intercourse, will make restrictions, violating the lawful commerce and rights of any other commercial nation, what commercial regulation soever the injured nation may think proper to make, ought not, in justice, to affect commercial intercourse with any nation or nations, other than that one or those, who have begun and do persevere in the work of commercial rapacity and destruction. The orders and decrees of Great Britain and France, violate the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States. Any regulations or restrictions made by the United States to save their commerce from destruction, and to meet the operation of the same orders and decrees, and of all such orders or decrees of any other power, ought, in justice, to be commensurate, equally extensive, and to comprehend all nations having in force such orders or decrees. The resolution, which I intend to submit, (said Mr. Rhea) hath in view to establish a principle of discrimination, just in itself and universally reciprocal. If there be any sovereign, independent power, nation, or people, who hath not or may not have in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and rights of the United States, that sovereign, independent power, nation or people, ought not to be included and comprehended in any such commercial regulation, adopted by the United States. That power, nation, or people, if any such there be or hereafter shall be—being an individual of the great commercial family, hath a right to the benefit and advantage of commercial intercourse with the United States; and the United States have an equal right of a free, unmoled commercial intercourse with such power, nation or people, which other nations, at war with each other, have no right to interrupt by retaliating orders or decrees. Mr. R. then offered the following resolution, which was referred to the committee of the whole to which the non-importation bill is referred: Resolved, That it is expedient to interdict by law, all commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies, and all other powers having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. States. REVENUE CUTTERS. The house took up for consideration the amendment of the Senate to the bill for striking out twelve and inserting three. After some observations from Messrs. Newton, Taylor and Story, the house refused to concur—Ayes 76. DISABLED SOLDIERS. Mr. Nelson observed that this was the last day of the year 1808. For many years past our old soldiers had been applying for relief. He thought it would be a meritorious thing to begin a new year with a just and generous act. He therefore asked for the order of the day on the bill for the relief of the infirm, disabled and superannuated officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army and of the present army of the U. States. [This bill it will be recollected contemplated the establishment of an invalid corps.] The bill was taken up, went through a committee of the whole without an objection, and was reported to the house by the chairman, Mr. J. Richards. Several amendments were then made to the bill. After considerable discussion on the details, in which no hostility appeared to be expressed to the principles of the bill, a motion made by Mr. Blount to recommit it, for the purpose of adjusting the details, was carried 58 to 25. Mr. Wharton from the committee yesterday appointed, reported a bill amendatory of the laws of the United States, on the subject of the courts in the western states. Twice read and referred.
NAVIGATION LAWS.
Mr. Dana, from a select committee, to whom was referred a resolution on the subject of our navigation laws, reported a bill concerning associations for the security of navigation.
Mr. Winn moved that when the house adjourn, it do adjourn till Tuesday next.—Yeas 53—Nays 45. And adjourned.
TUESDAY Jan. 3.
MILITARY SYSTEM.
Mr. Maron from the committee on so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to the amendment of the militia laws of the U. States, reported that having carefully examined the system they are of opinion that no amendment is necessary. The house having agreed to consider the report.
Mr. Macon observed that he had not concurred in opinion with the committee and therefore intended to make a motion to commit the report with special instructions to report a bill for classing and arming the militia. If the report were to be agreed to, it would foreclose any proposition on the subject during the session. The plan which he would propose for classing the militia would not go to destroy the present organization of the militia; but merely to class them according to age, so that young men should first be called into service. It was a rare thing that old men and young men accorded well together. Old men could not bear fatigue as well as young men. He wished not to see fathers and their sons in the ranks together. He believed that were such a plan to be adopted, from 30 to 40,000 men would annually be added to the lists; arming of whom would cost from four to five hundred thousand dollars annually. In the course of four or five years all the men in the first class would be armed for duty, and be competent to repel any enemy. It was the only mode which united great utility with great economy. He had before him a statement made at the last year by a gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Clay). The observations of that gentleman, he said, were well remembered by the house, and he could add nothing to them. They proved that a large corps would always be ready for service, and that the number would daily increase. Having premised thus much he offered the following resolution: Resolved, that the report, &c. be re-committed to the select committee and that they be instructed to report a bill to class the militia according to age, and to provide for arming such as may hereafter be placed on the militia list at the public expense.
Mr. D. R. Williams hoped no objection would be made to this resolution; for its adoption would commit no gentleman on the principle involved in it. Mr. Dana wished a division of the resolution, as he was opposed to the first and in favor of the second clause. A motion was made to refer the report to a committee of the whole and carried. Some debate took place on this motion, in which Messrs. Lyon, Macon, Nelson and Clay, appeared to be in favor of the principle, and Messrs. Surges, Durell and Tallmadge against it. It was made the order of the day for to-morrow. ENFORCING THE EMBARGO. On motion of Mr. Jackson, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, 52 to 39 on the bill from the Senate for enforcing and making more effectual the several embargo laws, with the amendments reported by a select committee of this house, Mr. Basset in the chair. The amendments reported by the select committee were severally agreed to. Mr. Van Cortlandt, after a few prefatory observations, expressive of an opinion that the embargo should be repealed so soon as could be consistently with the passing other acts, and giving equal notice to all our merchants, offered the following as a new section to the bill. "And be it further enacted, that the said act entitled "an act laying an embargo on all ships & vessels within the ports & harbors of the United States," and the several acts supplementary thereto, be repealed from and after the fourth day of March next." The Chairman observed, that although he individually believed this motion to be in order, the house had twice successively decided a similar proposition to be out of order the other day, because the subject was already before a special committee of the whole; and he felt himself bound to abide by their decision. Mr. Gardener appealed from the decision of the chair. The committee confirmed the decision of the chair. A motion was made by Mr. Elliot, that the committee rise and report progress.—Negatived. Mr. Jackson moved that the committee rise and report the bill as amended. Mr. Elliot commenced a continuation of his speech which he commenced a few days ago. After Mr. Elliot had spoken about 5 minutes, it appearing that a quorum was not present—Mr. Dana suggested the propriety of the committee's rising & reporting "that there was no quorum." Mr. Macon had no wish to sit here whilst gentlemen were going to their dinners; & moved that the committee rise and report progress. Mr. Mosely said it was an old maxime that "dulce et decorum est pro patria mori;" but he had no idea of STARVING to death for it." The committee rose, Ayes 52, and the house adjourned.

A message was received from the senate informing the house that the senate had passed the bill authorising the payment at the seat of government of certain pensions, &c. and that they have received from their amendment to the U.S. respecting revenue cutters.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4. DISTRESSED SEAMEN.
Mr. Newton offered a resolution, directing the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures to enquire into the propriety of providing for the relief of distressed and disabled seamen.
Mr. Newton stated that he had been induced to propose the resolution from the following letter from the Secretary of the Treasury:
Treasury Department, Dec. 29th, 1808.
Sir, Whilst the fund for supporting sick and disabled seamen has during this year been considerably diminished, the expenses are actually increasing. For the fund consisting of the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen, must necessarily decrease in the same ratio as the number of seamen actually employed; and on the other hand, the number itself of those who are confined at home and deprived of employment, produces an increase of applications for relief.
All that had, by frugality in the expenditure, been saved during former years will be inadequate to supply the deficiency of the ensuing year, unless orders be immediately given to reduce, by some general and harsh rules, the number of persons heretofore admitted. I cannot believe that this would be consistent with the intention of the Legislature, and think it my duty to state the facts, in order that a proper remedy may be applied.
Upon due consideration of the subject, it appears to me that the most simple and equitable plan would be to appropriate for the year 1809, in aid of the fund, an additional sum of about two hundred thousand dollars; such sum to be applied as the fund itself, under the general directions of the President, but to be expended in the several ports in proportion to the amount actually collected in each on that account during the year 1807, and to be applicable to the relief, not only of sick and disabled, but also of distressed seamen.
I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
T. NEWTON, Esq. Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
The resolution was agreed to without opposition.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr. Boyle offered the following resolution, observing that the subject had been before the House several times, but a solemn decision had never been had on the subject, and those who had witnessed the mode of disposing of land on credit, had seen the ill effects of the present system.
Resolved, That the committee on public lands, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of reducing the price of public lands, and abolishing the credit on sales thereof; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise. Agreed to.
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT.
Mr. Story said, that if the House did not wish to be considered as slumbering at their posts, it was proper that they should, after determining that they would not submit to the orders and decrees of the belligerents, adopt some efficient system of warfare, if war must be the result. On this point he was decidedly of opinion that we could carry on operations to great advantage on the ocean. He held in his hand a resolution for enquiring into the propriety of augmenting our naval force which he submitted to the consideration of the House.
Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to our military and naval establishments, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of increasing our naval establishment, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. D. R. Williams asked of the gentleman, against whom was this force to be applied? From what source could any considerable increase be made? He presumed, as the gentleman appeared to have his mind so fully made up on the subject, that he had made the necessary calculations, and would favor the House with them. For his part, Mr. Williams said, if we were to go to war to-morrow, he would not vote a single additional floating gun. What had been the consequence of augmentations of naval force in other countries? Were they not perpetually augmenting the British navy? The ministry would give but a small premium to ensure the gentleman's augmentation (should it be made) a safe birth in their ports. Did the gentleman wish to follow the example of Denmark, and have our towns Copenhagened?
Mr. Gardner observed, that a bill for putting our present navy into service was already before the House. He should prefer first acting on that, and therefore moved that this resolution lie on the table.
Mr. Story hoped this course would not be given to his motion; for it might be perfectly proper not to order the whole naval force to be put into actual service, and yet it might be very proper to prepare an additional naval force. We were not, he said, at present at war; but we soon might be. The gentleman from South Carolina had supposed that any augmentation of our naval force must fall a sacrifice to the British navy. Mr. Story said, he could not so much doubt the courage or character of his countrymen, as to feel as the gentleman did.
was born among the hardy sons of the ocean, said Mr. S. They never will be guilty of a dereliction of their duty or their country's rights. They never will submit. If Great Britain ever obtains possession of our present little establishment, it must be at an expense of the best blood of the country, and after a struggle which would call for more of her strength than she had ever found necessary for an European enemy. He said, he did not wish our naval force to be increased for offensive measures; but it had appeared to him, that the only force which could effectually protect our sea coast was a naval force. He wished a few vessels of war to co-operate with our fortifications. Such a force too, with the known bravery of American Seamen, would carry dismay wherever it went. The passage of this resolution would not decide the principle; it was barely for enquiry. Would not gentlemen enquire whether an increase of the naval force might not be proper? Would they hold out the language that they would permit the scene of the Chesapeake to be acted over again with impunity? That they would still remain on land? Mr. Story said, he could not believe that the gentleman from South Carolina wished to see this game played again. He hoped that we would prepare a force to protect us against every foe. The naval establishments of European nations must be always maintained at an expense double of the proportionate expense, which would be incurred in this country. He asked the gentleman from South Carolina, if we had fifty fast sailing frigates, whether the British nation would send an armament sufficiently powerful to endanger them? Mr. Story said, that we knew perfectly well the importance which they attach to their naval establishment. The thunder which rolled over their heads in terror was only that from floating batteries on the water. Believing that whenever we have war it must be carried on at sea as well as on land, he was in favor of increasing our naval force.
Mr. D. R. Williams said that the gentleman must excuse him for saying that he had pursued the Eastern mode of propounding other questions instead of answering those which had been put to him. He said he had meant no reflection on the hardy sons of Neptune; he believed them to be as courageous as the gentleman had represented them. The gentleman talks of fifty fast sailing frigates (said Mr. W.) Is it possible that any man in the nation can suppose that its safety depends upon fifty fast sailing frigates? They must, if sent out, either carry orders not to fight, or become what the Chesapeake has been—a disgrace to us. I feel regret that such is our situation; and I have no other consolation than the state of the nation. Yes, sir, it is a mortification to me that the British minister here has said, and perhaps to members of this House, that if fifty sail of the line were built they would soon be taken from us. We cannot command resources for such establishments. Will gentlemen consider that our greatest annual revenue never amounted to seventeen millions of dollars? I ask then where are we to get money for the support of such immense establishments. Mr. Williams said that 'twas on the shore that he would risk the salvation of his country; and of an invading foe there would now, he trusted, a single man escape to tell the fate of his comrades. Indeed he should tremble for his country if he thought its salvation depended on floating batteries.
Mr. Nicholas said that there appeared to be a difference of opinion among gentlemen as to the mode of preparing for action. It was unquestionably necessary, he observed, that the House should come to some decision on the subject. Gentlemen who were in favor of naval force, when that question was fairly decided in the negative, would no doubt give up all idea of that force and join those in the majority in voting for that force which they deemed necessary. I do not, will not believe (said Mr. N.) that a difference of opinion as to the species of preparation to be made, will prevent us from making any. Until some decision be made we shall be perpetually embarrassed in this way. I have not made up my opinion on this subject; but I am inclined to believe that in the event of a war we can do but little on water. I think it important, however, that the thing should be settled and not procrastinated. This question should be met and decided. I do not believe that I say too much when I say that I believe war to be inevitable. I say this upon the presumption that I am warranted in believing that it is the determination of this House and the nation to resist, as long as a man remains of us, the edicts of Great Britain and France. Having made this determination, what is our duty under the present aspect of our affairs, when it does not appear that either of those nations will recede? To prepare to meet the crisis as men determined to resist effectually. Shall we do this as long as we divide as to the means to be employed? We shall not, sir. Mr. Nicholas expressed a hope that gentlemen who thought land force the best, would, if it should not be agreed to by a majority, consent to employ naval force; and that, under similar circumstances, those in favor of naval force would consent to employ land forces. It was of the utmost importance that they should come to an understanding on the subject. If not voted in the force which was best in his opinion, he would cordially assist in preparing the other species. He said he was for offence, not for defence merely, when thus vitally assailed. He hoped the House would at once settle the mode and commence the work of preparation.
Mr. Lyon said that it was well known that he had never been inimical to naval force. The rule which he had laid down to himself had been to give a great share of the revenue derived from commerce to the protection of commerce. He had never entertained the idea of manning a fleet, for the purpose of defying Great Britain on the ocean. He had wished to give that share of the proceedings of the commerce of the nation to its protection which should be deemed necessary. He said that sending out a navy with a view to meet that of Great Britain on the ocean, would indeed be a Quixotic expedition. He had always thought that this nation would be justifiable alone in defensive war. He would for ever maintain the right to govern ourselves on land, and on the ocean too if he thought there was any probability of succeeding in
such a contest. He censured the propensity displayed by gentlemen for making partial preparations, and wished to see a whole system at once.
The question on ordering Mr. Story's proposition to lie on the table was carried, 47 to 38.
EMBARGO.
Mr. Van Cortlandt observed that it was impossible for the house to get along with business till the question of repeal or continuance of the embargo was decided. He therefore called for the order of the day on Mr. Chittenden's resolution for the immediate repeal of the embargo.
Mr. Bacon made a motion which superseded this motion, viz. to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of it, and to refer it to the committee of the whole to whom was referred the bill on the subject of non-intercourse.
After a debate of near three hours this motion was negatived—Yeas 23—Nays 91. The debate was desultory in the extreme, including questions of order, &c. and the decision of the question appeared to involve no principle. Messrs. Gardner, Dana, Chittenden, Quincy, Upham, Lyon, Sloan, and Masters appeared to be in favor of the adoption of Mr. Chittenden's resolution; and Messrs. J. G. Jackson, D. R. Williams, Bacon, G. W. Campbell, Smith, Alexander, Story, B. B. Holland and Eppes opposed to it.
The house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on motion of Mr. Van Cortlandt—Yeas 62—Nays 49—Mr. Basset in the chair, on the resolution of Mr. Chittenden in the following words:
Resolved, That the act passed at the last session of Congress, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the U. States, and the several acts supplementary and additional thereto," ought to be immediately repealed.
Mr. Van Cortlandt moved to strike out the word "immediately" and insert "from and after the 4th day of March next."
Mr. Eppes called for a division of the question, so as to take it first on striking out the word "immediately." And the question having been so taken, was negatived—Ayes 36.
The motion to insert, of course fell with the motion to strike out. And the question on the resolution having been stated, (about 4 o'clock.)
Mr. Livermore said he was agreeably disappointed in seeing this subject taken up; and was not therefore as ready to meet it as he might be. He then commenced an argument on the constitutionality of the embargo. The origin of the federal compact was chiefly the want of some general power to regulate commerce. There had, however, he contended, been no delegation by the constitution of a power to lay an embargo; consequently the exercise of it was an assumption of power not warranted by the constitution. The convention he said could have had no idea that they were raising a power to destroy the very object for the preservation of which they were associated. After Mr. Livermore had been speaking about ten minutes—
Mr. Gholson asked if the gentleman would not prefer being heard tomorrow. Mr. Livermore answered that he should.
A motion was made that the committee rise and report progress; which however was soon changed to a motion to report the fact that there was not a quorum present.
The motion for rising was supported by Messrs. Cook, Dana, Quincy, Elliot and Lyon, on the ground that time was not allowed for discussion; that it was late in the day, and no gentleman could be heard to advantage at this hour. It was opposed by Messrs. Macon, Blackledge, Alston and D. R. Williams, for the reason that as they had consented to go into committee on the subject, they wished an immediate decision; that the subject had already been amply discussed, and a protraction of debate now would but keep the people in suspense.
The committee rose, but could not report; a quorum not being present. A motion was then made to adjourn and carried—Yeas 40—Nays 33—a quorum being present at the vote, several members having, whilst the Yeas and Nays were calling, come into the house from the lobby and elsewhere.
THURSDAY, Jan. 5.
SEAMEN.
A bill was reported by Mr. Newton, appropriating dollars for the relief of distressed and disabled seamen; and twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
EMBARGO.
The house took up the bill for enforcing the embargo, early in the day. The bill was gone through and reported to the house. About 5 o'clock an amendment was offered by Mr. Sturges, limiting the duration of the bill to the first of June next; and negatived, by Yeas & Nays, seventy-five to twenty-seven.
Mr. Sturges then offered a new section, for REPEALING THE EMBARGO, on the 4th of March next.
Mr. Blount moved to amend this section, by giving authority to ISSUE LETTERS OF MARQUE AND REPRISAL after that day, in order to express his sense of what must be done, under present circumstances, if the embargo were repealed. He withdrew the motion, however, to accommodate some of his friends, who wished a direct decision on the naked question proposed.
On motion of Mr. Sturges for repealing the embargo, a debate took place, which still continued when this paper was put to press, (twelve o'clock) without a decision having been had.
(Details in our next.)
FRIDAY MORNING, 2 o'clock.
We stop the press, to state that at one o'clock—The question was taken on Mr. Sturges's amendment to repeal the embargo, and lost, Yeas 35, Nays 81; and the house are now debating the bill for enforcing the embargo, having just refused to adjourn, 79 to 35. Nat. Int.
7 o'clock A. M.—We again stop the press to say, that at left this hour the house adjourned, after the final passing of the bill, -ib.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY, January 4.
A communication from the Senate by their Clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill "Concerning Philip Dawe;"
A bill "Releasing the damages due on a judgment obtained on behalf of the commonwealth against Benjamin Winslow and Winslow Parker;"
A bill "Divorcing Elizabeth Kim-berlin from her husband Martin Kim-berlin;"
A bill "Establishing an inspection of Tobacco in the town of Peters- burg;" and
A bill "To incorporate the Halifax Manufacturing Society."
They have also passed the bill "To incorporate the trustees of an academy in the town of Mauchester," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of De-legates.
The House proceeded to consider the amendments to the said bill, and the same being read, were agreed to by the House.
Ordered That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill "To incorporate the Culpeper Agricultural & Manufac- turing Society," (which lay on the table) was taken up, and several blanks therein filled up and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill "To change the name of Boswell's warehouse in the town of Petersburg, to that of Washington," and that Messrs. Tucker, Temple, Moseley, Robertson (of Amelia) Ran- dolph, Peyton, Gee, Pegram, Segar and Jones (of Essex) do prepare and bring in the same.
THURSDAY January 5.
A communication from the Senate by their Clerk:
The Senate have passed the follow- ing bills, to wit:
A bill "To amend the act giving power to the county courts to estab- lish ferries, and to regulate the rates of ferrage;"
A bill "Releasing James Nimmo from the payment of a judgment therein mentioned;" and
A bill "Concerning Samuel Kir- foot."
An engrossed bill "To incorporate a company to establish a turnpike from Fredericksburg to Swift Run Gap in the Blue Ridge," was read a third time, and part of the blanks therein filled up;
On motion, Ordered, that the said bill be laid upon the table.
Mr. Wooding from the committee of Privileges and Elections, made the following report.
The committee of Privileges and Elections, have, according to order, had under their consideration the peti- tion of Henry C. Coleman, complaining of the ineligibility of William Jones, returned to serve as a Delegate from the county of Caroline, to them referred, agreed upon a report, and have come to the following resolution thereupon;
It appears to your committee, that William Jones has a deed of convey- ance in fee simple, dated the 8th of June 1808, supposed to contain a
bout three hundred acres of land, be the same more or less, made to him by Ann Jones, his mother, by which deed he is eligible to a seat in your house;
1. Resolved therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that William Jones is duly qualified by law to serve in this General Assembly.
2. Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Henry C. Coleman complaining of the ineligibility of William Jones, returned to serve as a delegate from the county of Caroline in this present General Assembly, be rejected.
The said resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill "To supply the defi- ciencies in the appropriations of last year;" and that the committee of Fi- nance do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill "Concerning the ser- vice of warrants for small debts," and that Messrs. Wooding, Pitman, Ru- therford, M'Farlane, Gee, Selden, Tucker, Hughes and Hull do prepare and bring in the same.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 4.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.
By the British Brig Henry, from Malaga (which place she left the 16th November) the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser
has received Madrid papers to the 7th, and Malaga papers to the 14th Nov. from which the following translations are made.
Capt. H. informs us, that intelligence had reached Malaga of any reinforcement of French troops having arrived in Spain, nor that any recent general battle had been fought; but that the Patriots were generally successful against the French.
The American vessels in Spain, detained under the Milan Decree, had not been liberated.
Captain H. is the bearer of dispatches from Mr. Erving, to the Secretary of State.
BALTIMORE, January 4.
If we are destined to stand the ordeal of foreign invasion, or to quell an unnatural revolt at the South, it must give confidence and hope to every friend of his country to learn that their affairs in that quarter will be intrusted to officers, whose "honor keeps the weather of their fate;" whose stake in society,—whose high reputation, fortune and talents are indubitable pledges for their vi- gilance, enterprise and exertion. Among those who are to serve under Gen. Wilk- inson, are Col. Walter Hampton , of S. Ca- rolina, a man of the first fortune in Ame- rica; — Col. Boyd , of Boston, who served long in India, and is a man of wealth and accomplishments; Col. Alexander Smyth , a gentleman of fortune, and the first talents in Virginia; and many others, some of whom are revolutionary soldiers of the first ex- cellence. Men like these, we are proud to see marshalled under the wings of the American Eagle at a time like this. These are the men,
Who being roused, will quick forget That e're they heard the name of Death.
WASHINGTON-CITY, Jan. 3.
The following propositions, made by the Emperors of Russia and of France to Great-Britain, we gave to our readers on Monday in an extra sheet; and we now republish them in the Monitor, to wit;
1st. Hanover to be restored to G. Britain.
2nd. Brunswick to be restored to the heirs of the Duke.
3rd. Holland to be restored to the Prince of Orange.
4th. Portugal to be restored to the Duke of Braganza, or become a British Colony.
5th. King Ferdinand (of Naples) to retain Sicily.
6th. Joseph Napoleon to become King of Spain and the Indies.
I repeat, the intelligence may be re- lied on; I received it from Bordeaux by the late arrival; and my correspon- dent, intimately acquainted with French policy, has sent me other interesting communications, which I will hereafter make known. Monitor.
Yesterday, according to annual custom, the Heads of Departments, Members of Congress, Foreign Ministers, Citizens of the District, &c. waited upon the Pres- ident with the congratulations of the sea- son. There was the customary sociability, and all that unaffected hospitality for which the Government House is so well known.
January 5.
We have received from governor Milledge, of the Senate of the U. States, a specimen of SUGAR CANE, now cul- tivated on the Island of Sapelo, in Georgia. The cane is the same with that which grows at Oahu, and is large and lux- uriant. Three acres have been already cultivated by Mr. Spalding, from whom governor Milledge has received this spe- cimen. This experiment promises to be of the utmost importance, as it is believed that all the land that produces Sea-Island cotton will grow cane. Our fellow-citi- zens will not fail to distinguish with their thanks the individual, who has thus me- ritoriously added to the solid riches of his country.—Nat. Int.
The SENATE have passed the bill for the continuance of the Mediterranean fund; have receded from their amendment to the bill for the employment of twelve additional revenue cutters, which bill is consequently passed; and have proposed amendments to the bill of the House au- thorising the employment of an additional number of seamen, so as to reinstate the provisions of their own bill for the entire equipment of all the public armed ships.
On Wednesday Mr. Lloyd offered the following resolution:
That the President of the U. States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate all the official as well as informal correspondence between Mr. Rose, the late British Minister to the U. States and the Secretary of State, or any other officer of this government, which has not already been communicated to Congress.
PETERSBURG, January 7.
SHIP SALLY.
On Wednesday last we made some re- marks touching the evasion of the embargo laws by the ship Sally, which some time since sailed from City Point, appar- ently destined for Boston. Those re- marks were made with the view of drag- ging the real culprits before the bar of an indignant public and of eliciting the whole truth in relation to this business. Since that time, we have had an interview with Mr. George Pagram, of this town, who, at the instance of a Mr. Geo. Farquhar, of Phil- adelphia became security, to a very con- siderable amount, (about $ 45,000,) that the said vessel should not contravene the laws of the United States.

From this interview together with the correspondence of the parties (which we have seen) we are enabled to state how far Mr. Pegram was interested in the vessel and her cargo, and also the names of the persons who have thus evaded the laws of the land.
It appears that the ship Sally had on board 350 hds tobacco, 100 of which belonged to a Mr. M'Adam, and the balance originally to the house of Harper & Co. of Philadelphia, but which afterwards was secured to a Mr. Tilton, for certain reasons hereafter explained.
It further appears that during last summer, Mr. Pegram met with Mr. Farquhar in Baltimore, (whither Mr. P. had been for the promotion of the health of his family) with whom he formed an acquaintance, having taken lodgings at the same house. During their temporary residence together, Mr. P. expressed to Mr. F. an intention (as there was a probability of the embargo being raised) of purchasing tobacco in Petersburg, and solicited Mr. P.'s good offices. From the respectability of Mr. F.'s appearance, Mr. P. readily consented to aid him, as he was himself much engaged in that business. Mr. F. further intimated, that before Mr. P. returned home, it was probable he (F.) would commission him to purchase a parcel of tobacco.
A few days after Mr. P.'s return, he received a letter from Mr. F. introducing and recommending Mr. Daniel Tilton, whose object in coming here was to purchase tobacco.
While here, Tilton intimated to Mr. P. that he had a very considerable claim on the house of Harper & Co. of Philadelphia, the reputed owners of the ship Sally, then lying at City Point, on board of which it was also alleged they had 250 hogsheads tobacco. This house he represented to be in very doubtful circumstances, and informed Mr. P. that one of the above firm was in Richmond. That Tilton went, and secured their interest in the cargo of the Sally.
Every thing being thus matured, and the remainder of the Sally's load completed by Mr. M'Adam, Farquhar writes to Mr. Pegram a letter, denying any connexion with T. but at the same time indemnifying Mr. P. from any risk or loss in any business or agency he might undertake for Tilton. Thus indemnified, Mr. Pegram becomes security for Tilton, and the vessel is permitted to depart—since which time she has not been heard of.
From these facts, we must draw two conclusions—first, either Mr. Pegram has been duped by the superior address of Farquhar; or, secondly, Farquhar has been imposed upon by the still deeper cunning of Tilton.
Whatever Farquhar may be, we are convinced Tilton belongs to that class of citizens denominated by the president "the most base and worthless part of the community."
But we are inclined to believe Farquhar is in the plot, from the following facts. He sees Mr. Pegram in Baltimore; intimates his intention of Commissioning him to purchase tobacco; declines that plan; and recommends Tilton to him as a tobacco buyer and a gentleman, and solicits Mr. P.'s good offices for him.
On the 10th of November, Farquhar writes to Mr. Pegram a letter of indemnity; and the 12th of the same month, Tilton purchases the interest of Harper & Co. in the 250 hogsheads tobacco, for the safe delivery of which in the port of Boston, Mr. Pegram becomes security.
We have given this plain sketch to the public according to promise, and solicit still further facts relative to this villainous business.
The editors of papers in Philadelphia, friendly to the administration, and to truth, are requested to inform the public, who and what Tilton and Farquhar are, and also the standing of the house of Harper & Co.
In making our remarks in the Republican of Wednesday, respecting the above business, we had no intention to wound the feelings of any innocent man. We wanted to obtain the truth, and nothing else. The public will see from the preceding statement, that Mr. Pegram is completely exonerated from any connivance in this business; and the subjoined note from him, will, we imagine, remove every unfavorable impression, and convince his fellow citizens, that he has been the innocent victim of designing men.
C. P. invites the strictest investigation of his friends and enemies, into his conduct, as relates to the said Sally's having evaded the embargo laws—asserting unequivocally, that he never had any interest, directly or indirectly, in the said ship Sally, her cargo, or with any of the parties; and that he became security at the particular instance of Geo. Farquhar, of Philadelphia.
SAVANNAH, Dec. 27. His Britannic Majesty's brig Sandwich, Lieut. Foley, commander, arrived at Tybee, on Saturday the 24th inst. with dispatches from the British Vice-Consul, James Wallace, Esq. relating to the Spanish Felucca, a British prize, brought into this port in distress, on the 5th August last. Lieut. Foley, accompanied by a midshipman, came up in his boat to the city, and with the Vice-Consul immediately waited on the Collector, to acquaint him of his arrival and business, but having been informed of the sale of the Felucca, said he should, immediately leave the port, either that evening (Sunday) or in the morning, to which the collector expressed no objections.
About one o'clock, the same day, he was waited upon by Captain Houston, with a letter from A. B. Armistead, Esq. Capt. of the U. States' Artillerists, Commanding, directed to the officers of his Hispanic Majesty's brig Sandwich, ordering them to depart this town immediately, as they were violating the president's proclamation, by entering the waters of the United States; to which an answer was sent by the Vice-Consul stating the cause of Lieut. Foley's coming here, (having brought official dispatches) and that he would take his departure in the morning.
Lieutenant Foley, had just set down to dinner, with a gentleman to whom he brought letters, when he was again called upon by Capt. Houston, with a letter from Captain Armistead, directing Capt. H. to see him into his boat immediately. The gentleman at whose table he was, endeavored to prevail with Capt. Houston, to suffer Lieut. Foley, to remain half an hour to finish his dinner, but this was refused.—He was then under the necessity of departing immediately, without the pilot and one of the men, who were absent.
John Brown
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he is willing to board a few small boys the present year, 1809, whom he will instruct in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Philology, Logic & Geography .—Price for board and tuition 21 pounds for nine months: the term beginning the first Monday in February, and will expire the first of December following:—not including the month of August.
Although a conductor of a school may be qualified by his experience to discharge the duties of his profession, yet there are circumstances arising from the nature of his occupation, which render the undertaking extremely delicate. If he suggests a hint derogatory from the merit of any other preceptor, he will appear to some, to be actuated by envy, and to be artfully inviting pupils to his own roof. It is indeed a truth to be lamented, that few of us are so improved by philosophy, tho' we study and admire it, as not to feel the influence of interested motives. Interest insensibly blinds the understanding, and often impels the judgment to decide unjustly, without the guilt of intention. I will not arrogate so much, as to suppose myself exempted from one of the most powerful principles of action which stimulate the human heart. But I will say that I will endeavor to divest myself of every improper prepossession, and be guided by the dictates of my own heart, and the result of my experience. Gentlemen with whom I am unacquainted I refer to the certificates below.
Caroline, (near the White Chimneys) 7th Jan. 1809.
Whereas Mr. John Brown, a young gentleman with whom I am acquainted, formerly an instructor of youth in this neighborhood, but who has recently removed into the county of Caroline: do hereby certify that Mr. Brown came into the neighborhood highly recommended by men of the first respectability, and was employed by myself and Creed Haskins as a teacher for our children in the years 1806 & 1807, during which term he conducted himself with the utmost propriety. I found him to be diligent, sober, and attentive, and believe him to be a personage of the strictest honor, integrity and prudence.
Given under my hand this 8th day of September, 1808.
FRANCIS LEWIS.
These are to certify that I am well acquainted with Mr. John Brown, and think him a young man of good talents and singular virtues. I have known Mr. Brown for a number of years and have always found him to be a young gentleman of the most exemplary deportment. He came to my school about six or eight years past; during his continuance with me grammar was his principal study, of which science he appears to have a competent knowledge.
Given under my hand this 30th day of December, 1808.
HUGH C. BOGGS.
Notice.
Will be sold, by the subscriber, on Monday the 16th inst. at the Eagle Tavern in this city, the following
PROPERTY
Belonging to the estate of the late Pleasant Younghusband, dec. ten likely young Negro Men, four Women and four Children, and one London made CHARRIO, on the following terms, viz. one third cash, one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months.—Notes, negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, will be required.
One of the men is a carpenter, there is also a pair of sawyers, the others are house servants and plantation laborers.
Eliza T. Younghusband, Adm'x. Richmond, January 6, 1809
Pursuant to a deed of trust, executed to the subscribers by Robert M'Tyre, for the purpose of securing a sum of money due John Barker, ex'or of Solomon Gordon, dec. will be sold, to the highest bidder [according to the tenor of the said trust] on Saturday the 4th day of February next, the LOT in Manchester including all its appurtenances, called LEATHE'S OLD TAVERN, now occupied by Nathaniel Childers. Terms ready money.
Nath. Childers, Thomas Cheatham } Trustees. Manchester 10, Jan. 1809.
By virtue of a deed of trust from John Woodfin to the subscriber, bearing date the 2nd day of March 1803, and duly recorded in the county court of Nottoway, will be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday the 2nd day of February next for ready money at the House of John Woodfin in Henrico county one Negro Boy named Carter, to satisfy the debt &c. mentioned in the said deed.
Waller Ford, Trustee. January 6, 1809.
Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1809.
It is with infinite pleasure that we announce the election of RICHARD BRENT Esq. by the legislature of this state, to the Senate of the United States, to supply the place of Mr. Moore. The unanimity with which this gentleman was elected, is the most flattering evidence of his talents and patriotism. We anticipate the greatest advantage from this event. Talents will overcome the intrigue of conspiracy, and patriotism the designs of corruption.—When such men as these preside in our councils, we may rely with doubtless confidence upon the wisdom and policy of their measures.
SUSPENSION OF EXECUTIONS.
The Bill concerning Executions, and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed in the House of Delegates of this State yesterday.—Ayes 109—Noes 54.
The federal editors, who appear to rejoice at every species of infraction and opposition to the embargo, have lately circulated the falsehood, with an air of triumph, that the Governor of Delaware had refused to issue orders for the purpose of furnishing the quota of that state. So far from this report having the smallest degree of truth, the Governor of that state declares in his letter to the Adjutant General, "that it would be highly gratifying to him if the quota of the state could be completed by voluntary offers of service."
We cannot account for these sedate and deliberate falsehoods. The course which is pursued at this critical and alarming juncture, by some of the federalists, and some of the minority men, is truly astonishing. They seem to have buried every feeling of patriotism and national pride, in the most malicious and determined opposition to the administration.
COMMUNICATION.
There are few subjects of more importance to the people, at this time, than the suspension of executions. It is certainly much to be regretted that the creditor should be at all restrained in his recovery of a just debt, but at the same time, the extraordinary state of things should not be forgotten. In particular cases it may operate perhaps, with extreme severity, inasmuch as the creditor may be in immediate want of his money, but when a more extended view is taken of society, it will be found that the poor are mostly in debt, and that if executions are permitted to take their usual course, that their property will ultimately be sacrificed, and thrown into the hands of the rich. Even in this point of view, it is of considerable importance to the republican interest, that the property of those in debt, should be guarded from the grasp of avarice, usury and speculation. There never was a time in which usury waved its baleful sceptre with more success than at the present, and if executions are not suspended, its scope will be greatly enlarged, and its consequences additionally oppressive.
The laws of our country decide that six per cent. is a sufficient premium for the loan of money, and therefore we cannot perceive why the property of the debtor should be sacrificed, when the creditor is perfectly secured, and if it is deemed proper, he may receive his interest. It cannot be denied but that the stagnation of commerce, and the approaching dearth of money, render it impossible to procure even a reasonable price for produce. It must follow then, of course, that the farmer & the tenant, who depend chiefly upon the sale of their produce, must suffer extremely, and that if it is exposed to sale at this time, they must suffer more—whereas, if they are permitted to keep it, they will be enabled, when commerce resumes its wonted channel, not only to pay their creditor or the landlord, but also to make something for their families. We are aware that this measure has to encounter many warm opponents—they seem, however, to consider it in the language of Mr. Burke, in the solitude of abstract enquiry, without a due consideration of the state of society. There never was, perhaps, a more just and rational principle of legislation, than the one laid down by the greatest law giver of antiquity, "that a law ought not to be considered as merely right or wrong, but whether it is adapted to the situation of things, and the state of society."
Under the influence of this principle, we feel no hesitation in declaring, that altho' the continuation of the execution law may be right and just, in theory, yet, in practice, it would be unnecessarily oppressive, and unwarranted by the times. It has been suggested that the constitution of the United States forbade any interference upon this subject, when speaking of impairing the obligation of contracts, but to us, it appears very evident that the constitution never contemplated any other species of contracts, than those formed by the federal government. The constitution, for instance, declares that only gold and silver shall be a legal tender, but according to state laws, we shall find that bank notes and cents may be received, but it might be inferred with equal propriety, that the constitution of the U. States forbade it. If the construction which is contended for, were correct, it would, indeed, be a serious encroachment upon state prerogative and legislation, and would be a source of infinite mischief and confusion.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Does a law of Virginia which divides a county, deprive a magistrate of his office who happened to be in the new county? If it does not, by what authority can the executive commission new magistrates for that county, when there is a sufficient number to do the ordinary business of the county, without a previous recommendation? If it does disqualify all whose local situation places them in the new county, by what authority can the executive authorise one of those disqualified magistrates to administer the oath of office, &c. to the rest?
The above queries have grown out of certain facts which have taken place in the county of Nelson, subsequent to the commencement of an act of the general assembly of Virginia, passed the 25th of Dec. 1807, entitled "An act to divide the county of Nelson into two counties, to be called Nelson and Amherst." At that time, there were in the county of Nelson, twenty-three magistrates in the whole country; fourteen of which number, from their local situation, were in the county of Nelson. Towards the latter end of June last, the executive sent into the county, (perhaps about three days before the first court was held for the county of Nelson,) a commission for THIRTY-SEVEN magistrates, including the above fourteen, with directions that the second in commission, should qualify the first, and he; so qualified, should qualify the rest—and in this manner was the court of Nelson organized.
The author could here state many evils which have already resulted, and more which are anticipated from this act of the executive. He could here contrast the conduct of the same executive, who palmed twenty-three magistrates on the county of Nelson, without any previous nomination, where there was no docket to attend to, and a few months after, refused to commission ten or twelve for the county of Amherst, who were nominated by that court, at the same time there being only nine magistrates in the county, to attend to a docket whose crowded situation has, perhaps, not a parallel in any county of Virginia. But he waves the painful task, confiding in the wisdom and integrity of the legislature of Virginia, to whom the above is humbly submitted, by
A VIRGINIAN.
December 30th, 1808.
To the Freeholders of the Congressional District, composed of the counties of Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward and Charlotte.
The time is not distant, when we shall be called to exercise our elective franchise in choosing a member to represent us in congress. This right, always of primary importance to freemen, is, by a combination of circumstances, rendered at this time, peculiarly interesting. It is conceded on all hands, to be the very essence of representation, that the representative should strictly and faithfully speak the voice of his constituents.
It is also, I believe, agreed that there is no district in Virginia, more republican, more friendly to the present administration, than ours. To this administration, no person is more warmly and systematically opposed than Mr. John Randolph.—It is to be lamented, that at a time like this, when union is so desirable, animosities should be indulged against an administration, wise, circumspect, and pacific. I have been much pressed to offer my services—this I have hitherto declined, because it did not suit my age, my feelings, or my convenience; and because I hoped that some man more equal to the task, would have undertaken it; seeing, however, that this has not been done, I now, from the purest motives of patriotism, offer my services to the district. I have known Mr. Jefferson & Mr. Madison for thirty years, and I do, in my conscience, believe them wise, virtuous and patriotic. I approve of the present administration, and firmly believe that it is under Divine Providence, owing to its wise measures, that we are now in the enjoyment of peace and all its blessings, while war, with its dreadfull train, convulses Europe to its centre. I wish it to be distinctly understood, that should my offering interfere with any arrangements made by the friends of the administration in the district; so far from dividing or embarrassing them, I will, with pleasure, decline, and unite my efforts with theirs, in promoting the common cause—My first wish is, that the district may be fairly represented; the man on whom the freeholders may fix for this purpose, shall be my choice, but if no other person will come forward, I conceive myself already pledged to our district, to use my best exertions, to promote the wishes of my patriotic fellow citizens.
I am, my fellow-citizens, with high consideration and respect, your devoted and obedient servant,
WILLIAM DU-VAL.
Buckingham, September 20, 1808.
The above address was prepared for the press some time ago, but its publication was suspended in the hope, that some person nearer the prime and vigor of life, and better calculated to meet the crisis, would present his services to the district. It is only from the despair of such a proffer that I now come forward; pledging myself to the district at least thus far, that if elected I will certainly represent their sentiments.
WM. DU-VAL.
Buckingham, January 1, 1809.
Kentucky has given her electoral votes (8) to James Madison, as President, and George Clinton, as Vice President of the U. States. This return completes the whole number of electoral votes, which furnishes the following returns.
  FOR PRESIDENT:   James Madison 122   C. C. Pinkney 48   George Clinton 6   Vice President.   George Clinton 115   Rufus King 48   John Langdon 9   James Madison 3   James Monroe 3 
Thus gloriously has terminated an election which has, not incorrectly, been said to have decided the destinies of the U. S. The contest has been animated, and the enemies of the republican cause have, in addition to their ordinary strength, rallied under their banners no inconsiderable mass of disaffection, engendered by personal, local and temporary causes. The patriotism of the nation has triumphed over all these sources of influence, and has lifted to power a man, pledged to the same political course, and devoted to the same principles with him, who now guides the helm amidst the benedictions of millions. This election, then, does not merely mark a personal preference; it is the pledge of an injured and insulted nation of freemen, that they will expend their last cent, and spill their last drop of blood, before they will become the victims of an oppression, which once sub-
mitted to, would be as inexorable as fate and co-eternal with time.
This great election—let republicans exult at the fact—has been conducted from beginning to end, with a calmness, decorum and dignity, worthy of its importance, and now heralding the predictions of the enemies of liberty, that its return would convulse our whole system, and be the signal for tumult and rebellion, our people have repelled the calumny by a demonstration which honorably distinguished them from any other people that have existed; they have discharged this high and solemn duty, with the same order that characterised the most common act of their lives.
Nat. Adv.
Lord Eldon, a member of the British cabinet, said in the house of lords, "that the orders in council would, at least, make America sensible of the policy of joining England in a war against France."
His Lordship was perfectly right in regard to the supposed effect these orders would have on some of our politicians, who tremble at, and would "seek protection under the British cannon," but is completely mistaken in regard to the great body of our citizens, who will not be bullied into a war against their inclination or interest. Lord Eldon ought to have known we were not a second Tuscany .—Balt. Eve. Post.
From an article published in the London Times of the 12th Oct. last—vide a piece copied from the Intelligencer —it will be seen that the editor is more candid and honest than his editorial colleagues in this country. Speaking of the "emperor of the two Americas," he says,
"It is not meant to consign the whole thirteen United States to Charles IV. but only to give him the fresh and foolish title of emperor of Mexico and Peru, his old possessions in America."— ib.
We hope to hear no more about "Baltimore mobs," since the late federal mobs and riots in Newburyport, Beverly and Portland, which, we understand, far outwent every thing that has been pretended of the democratic assemblages in Baltimore. Citizens innocently walking the streets have been knocked down and cruelly beaten—the officers of the government have been most flagrantly insulted, and frequently menaced in the performance of their duty. On Thursday last, Newburyport was the scene of one of these riots—the people were disturbed by their noise and intemperance from sub-rise till dark! If we are not greatly mistaken, this reign of violence will soon cease. Government has some energy remaining—and with that energy it retains some power. Let the insurgents beware—we do not dread them, for they are not formidable.
(Nat. Adv.)
Valuable Land for Sale.
FOR SALE,
1034 Acres of Land,
Lying on James River, in Powhatan County, 32 miles above Richmond and 15 below Cartersville, 70 acres of this land is James River low grounds, with a good shad fishery, several apple and peach orchards of choice fruit. 300 acres of this land is undeleared and of good quality; one cleared land is well adapted to corn, wheat and Tobacco. The present occupant sends to market from this land annually 1500 bushels of wheat. The improvements are superior to any in the county, the payments will be made easy to the purchaser. For further information apply to Chan. H. Saunders. Richmond, Jan. 9, 1809. (w3m)
Notice.
Will be sold on Monday the 16th inst. to the highest bidder on 12 months credit—bonds with approved security will be required, the following
PROPERTY
Belonging to the estate of the late Pleasant Younghusband, dec. at his late dwelling house, in Henrico county a few miles below Richmond, all his stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Plantation Utensils, household and kitchen Furniture, &c. and will be offered for RENT, his PLANTATION near Chickahominy swamp, about four miles from Richmond—the terms of rent will be made known on the day of sale.
All persons having claims against the above estate, are requested to present them properly authenticated, to Samuel P. Parsons, at his counting house on the Basin, that provision may be made for discharging the same, and those indebted, will make immediate payment, as further indulgence cannot be given.
ELIZAT. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'x SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Richmond, 1st month 7, 1809.
A LIST of one Hog-head Tobacco remaining in Wicomico Warehouse over two years, inspected the 5th day of February 1805, marked Royton B. Cowington, R. B. C. No. 75 Gross 1081, Tare 118, Net 963, which if not applied for before the 13th of April, 1809 will on that day be sold to the highest bidder for cash, at Northumberland court house as agreeable to law.
JAMES HARCUM, GEORGE BARRETT. January 9, 1809 w3t.
Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.

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 Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle 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.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, that on the eighth day of June, in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America, William W. Hening and William Munford, of the said district, have deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as authors, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia: with select cases, relating chiefly to points of practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. Vol. I. By William W. Hening and William Munford."
Conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned," and also, to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to an act, entitled, 'An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.'"
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes.
Enquire of the Printer.
November 30, 1808.
Penitentiary Store.
SHOPS at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary, have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent.
10th May, 1808.
FOR SALE,
On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse
DOCTOR,
Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Will Box, by Prescription. Also, A FILLY, 3 years old, by Prescription, 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.
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS,
MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants.
May 31, 1808.
NOTICE.
WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Wednesday the 15th day of February next, the
Glebe Lands,
Late in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Murray, dec. on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
By order of the Overseers of the Poor.
John Winn, Jr. Clk.
Albemarle, December 13th, 1808.
Just received at this office, Part 2d of vol. 9th--or No. 18 of
Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia.
Subscribers to the above work are requested to apply for their books.
Subscription will open.
Deserter.
DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry.
A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States.
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt.
5th U. S. Reg't. Infantry.
November 23, 1808.
Wanted, on Hire,
THE NEXT YEAR,
A Man and a Woman servant--the man must be well acquainted with house business generally, and the management of horses--the woman a good cook--both must come well recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire of the Printer.
Notice is hereby given
TO all persons having claims against the estate of WILLIAM HART, dec. that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 12th day of January next, properly attested; all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought in discriminately--the above notice will be plead in bar against delinquent creditors.
MARY HART, Adm'x.
Richmond, Dec. 12, 1808.
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.
12
THE subscriber having removed to the houses on Shockoe Hill, formerly occupied by Maj. William Du Val, in a very agreeable part of the city, and contiguous to the Capitol, is prepared and desirous of taking from 15 to 20 Members of the Assembly as boarders during the ensuing session. The greatest attention will be paid to their accommodation.
N. B. He has for sale three or four likely young Negroes, two of whom are likely young men.
H. Puryear.
November 30, 1808.
THE Subscriber having furnished himself with an elegant assortment of mountains and other materials, begs leave to inform the public that he has commenced the
Cabinet Making Business,
upon an extensive scale, in the house near Shockoe bridge, next door to Samuel Pleasants, Jr.'s, printing office, where he will keep a constant supply of furniture for sale upon reasonable terms--and where furniture in his line will be made upon the shortest notice, and in the most approved fashion, or upon any model which may be directed. The subscriber will also keep on hand, a constant supply of Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS of all descriptions, for sale upon reasonable terms.
C. M. PERRY.
Richmond, November 23th, 1808.
N. B. Coach and Sign Painting, done at his shop on the shortest notice and in the very best manner.
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.
Gerard Banks,
HERETOFORE the Editor of the Virginian, has opened a SCRIVENER'S OFFICE in the house immediately opposite the Market. Writing of every description will be executed with correctness. Besides the usual instruments which may be required, he offers to draw Bills of Indenture, &c. at a moderate price.
Richmond, 13th Dec. 1808.
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
Mr. GILES' SPEECH,
DELIVERED
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
ON
Thursday, the 24th of November, 1808, on
the resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to re-
peal the Embargo Laws.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by S. Pleasants, Richmond,
THE GENTLEMAN'S
Pocket Remembrancer,
FOR THE YEAR 1809,
CONTAINING an almanac, ruled pages for
memorandums and cash accounts, government of the United States, executive, legislative
and judiciary, federal courts of law, departments of the federal government, territorial government of the U. S. patents, intercourse with foreign nations, diplomatic department, ministers, consuls, &c. from foreign powers to the U. S. navy, marine corps, navy-yard at Washington, post-office establishment, coins, duties on imports, drawbacks, bounties, custom-house of Philadelphia, wardens of the port, officers of the customs of the U. S. light-houses, tables, &c. &c.
The Ladies' Pocket-Book
Contains a view and description of the natural bridge in Virginia, an almanac, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, select pieces in prose and poetry, new and celebrated songs, and several useful tables.
The above books are neatly bound in read leather with pockets.
NOTICE.
THE Manchester Turnpike Company desirous to encourage the use of Broad Wheels upon the Turnpike, offer a premium of fifty dollars each, for the first ten wagons employed in the carriage of coal, which shall go on wheels, having the tyre thereof, at least four inches in breadth, or upwards, for the space of twelve months.
Such as may be disposed to receive the premium hereby offered, are requested to give information thereof at the office of the subscriber.
JAMES BRANDER, Clk.
December 20th, 1808.
Education.
THE Subscriber purposes opening a School at his house, in Ferry Street, in this city, on the 9th day of January, 1809: His terms for tuition will be, five, six, and seven dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance: for those pupils who only spell and read, his price will be five dollars per quarter, for those who spell, read, and write, six dollars per quarter, and for those who learn arithmetic and grammar, his price will be seven dollars per quarter.
He will endeavor while he instructs his pupils in the rudiments of literature, to inculcate the fundamental principles of religion and morality.
John Seabrook.
Richmond, December 20, 1808.
P. S. J. S. will thank those parents and guardians who will favor him with the instruction of their children, to give him early information thereof.
MUSIC.
JOHN J. ABERCROMBY,
HAVING returned from his tour to the Northward, begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that he still continues teaching in this city, on the Piano, Violin and Guitar. He likewise tunes instruments as formerly, and respectfully solicits the favor of their patronage.
Applications at Messrs. Prichard & Adams, Mr. Pleasants, and Messrs. Fitzwhylson and Potter's will be duly attended to.
Richmond, Dec 20th, 1808.
N. B. Mr. Abercromby could conveniently attend three or four pupils in Manchester.
For Sale,
AN elegant second hand CHARIOT, with two sets of harness. Also, a second hand well toned PIANO FORTE. Enquire at the Argus Office.
December 26, 1808.
Bills of Lading
For sale at the Office of the Argus.
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
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
BE it remembered, That on the thirtieth day of May, in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the U. States of America, Thomas E. Birch of the said District, hath deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit:
"The Virginian Orator, being a variety of original and selected Poems, Oration, and Dramatic scenes, to improve the American Youth, in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. States, intitled "An Act, for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND,
THE
SECOND VOLUME
OF THE
Revised Code,
(Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.--Price to subscribers $5.50 to non-subscribers $6.50)
BEING
A
COLLECTION
OF ALL SUCH
ACTS
OF THE
General Assembly
OF
VIRGINIA
Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801:
TO WHICH ARE ADDED
APPENDICES,
CONTAINING
A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies,
Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Titles of acts authorizing the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges,
A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings,
Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisions of 1794, and 1803,
Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters,
Laws establishing ferries,
Laws concerning the public guard,
Titles of private and local acts--And
A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and emendments; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.
With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS FOR SALE TWO HANDSOME
Coachees,
and several neat GIGGS, just finished, which he will sell low for cash--He continues to carry on the Coach-making business in its various branches, on the cross street leading to Court's Ferry Landing a little below the Market square.
He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, and hopes a continuance of their patronage.
JOSHUA WEST.
Richmond, Dec. 12th, 1808.
1w8w.
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond, at Lester's new Wharf,
23 Casks Earthenware,
25 Hds. Moscovado Sugar,
11 Hds. Green Coffee, and
9 Bales Woolens.
IN STORE.
100 Bags Salt,
15 Hds. Molasses,
10 Tierces Green Coffee,
6 Qrs. Casks Sherry,
5 Pipes Gin,
50 Boxes Segars,
8 Bags Race Ginger,
Souchong,
Hysop Skin, & } TEAS.
Young Hyson } FOR SALE by
Geo. Watt.
Richmond, 1st Nov. 1808.
Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.
PATENT MEDICINES,
FOR SALE
At S. Pleasants' Book Store.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more de-
liberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES,
prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HANNAH LEE no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York
And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Molther, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
SINGULAR OCCURRENCES.
THE wife of Mr. Wm. Stillwell, merchant, Water street, New-York, had been in a poor state of health for several years
past, and was often confined to her chamber by indisposition: her symptoms were
various, though generally attended with great debility; sometimes they were sup-
posed to indicate dropsy, at others a dis-
ease of the liver. Having suffered a very
severe attack, without obtaining any
relief from her physician, and almost des-
pairing of recovery, she was induced to
make trial of Hamilton's Worm Destroy-
ing Lozenges; having heard of their per-
forming cures in several complaints that
could not be accounted for. Two doses
were taken, which brought away a large
worm, nearly half a yard in length, and
a great quantity of matter evidently pie-
ces of worms, &c. On taking the third
or fourth dose, an entire animal shaped
like a crab, was expelled: its parts were
examined with the aid of a microscope,
when the claws, feet, &c. appeared per-
fectedly formed; different in but few res-