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DOMESTIC.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER. AUG. 5.
The following communication appeared in the Salem Gazette of Aug. 5, upon which some remarks were made in the two last Registers. We understand enquiry has been made for the author, and he was found to be a Boston Gentleman!!!
WHY DOES MR. GRAY APPROVE OF THE EMBARGO?
Is a question frequently asked by persons of different political parties, particularly by those who live at a distance. Some not intimately acquainted with him, have been surprised that he should boldly set at defiance the opinions and experience of the other merchants in the country, by applauding the embargo, and excusing the administration in its submissions to France.
In the first place, he is a merchant of eminence, and knows as well, and is governed as exclusively by his own interest as any man. Now having an immense property (from a quarter to half a million of $) in France & other countries under the control of Bonaparte...
In the next place, while his poorer countrymen are suffering, he is making a fortune, by the embargo. The cargoes of Russia, India and Italian goods, to the amount of more than four hundred thousand dollars, besides other goods which he has on hand to an immense amount, must rise so much by the embargo...
Again: With his prodigious capital, speculations are making, and may continue to be made, on his account throughout the United States, in articles of produce, tobacco, cotton, &c which the pressure of the times compels the owners to sacrifice, and which will give him incalculable profits.
Who, that reflects on these things can wonder, that Mr. Gray likes the Embargo? CEUSTA.
To these scandalous and infamous charges and insinuations, Mr. Gray, in the Gazette of yesterday, has given the following answer—in which he exculpates himself from the vile charges brought against him, and shows that he is actuated by the purest patriotism and love of country.
MR. GRAY'S REPLY.
MR. CUSHING. I observe in your paper of Friday last, over the signature of "Ceusta," a piece imputing to me base and sordid motives for approving the Embargo—in consequence of that I am compelled to declare to the public, FACTS, and leave them to judge how far selfishness has influenced my opinion and conduct.
It is suggested that I set the opinions of others at defiance. I have presumed to think for myself, and made the constitution my guide; however mistaken I may be, my intentions are at least correct, nor do I defy or condemn others for thinking differently; and so far from excusing the administration for submission to France, had I perceived symptoms of submission to that or any other foreign power, sooner than advocate such measures, I would devote my whole property for the support of the Independence of the U. States.
When the embargo law passed, I thought it a constitutional measure, and I did not think proper to oppose it. The policy of the measure had been much questioned; yet I think the existing circumstances rendered it prudent and necessary; as G. Britain had threatened, and had at that time passed (though not officially known to us) the orders of council of 11th November, 1807, authorizing the capture and condemnation of all vessels bound from the United States that should sail for France, or the countries of her allies...
vessels bound from the United States that should sail for France, or the countries of her allies, after the orders of council were known in America; which included all Europe, except Great-Britain, Gibraltar, Malta, and perhaps Sweden; at those places very few of those articles which we generally export are admitted, and I think fewer still would have brought the cost and charges. Great-Britain, it is said, would have permitted us, after touching there, and paying duties, to go to France, and the countries of her allies. Is there an independent American, who would submit to such impositions?
Bonaparte had threatened to put in operation his Berlin Decree, which he had however forborne to do, so far as I know, except in one instance of the Horizon, wrecked upon the French coast; but his severe and tyrannical decree, of the 17th December last, called the Milan Decree, passed, declaring all vessels that should be spoken with by the British liable to capture, which decree almost precluded the possibility of escape from capture or detention. After these restrictions on our commerce, had not the embargo been laid, I think a great part of our vessels sent for the continent of Europe, would have been captured and condemned by the British, (as their orders authorized condemnation) and probably the remnant would have fallen into the hands of the French.
It is insinuated that I am growing rich, while others are suffering by the embargo; I have not reaped any advantage from it that I know of, in any form whatever. Those who best know me can say, whether I have benefited others or taken advantage of their necessity. So far from reaping profit from the embargo, my estate has declined more than ten per cent. in value since its operation, which I am ready to demonstrate to any person desirous of investigating the subject.
WILLIAM GRAY. SALEM, August 11, 1808.
ANSWER OF THE SELECTMEN OF SALEM, To the Selectmen of the Town of Boston.
GENTLEMEN, We acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 10th inst. containing the proceedings of the town of Boston, relative to the petitioning the President of the United States to "suspend the Embargo, either wholly or in part, according to the powers vested in him by the Congress of the United States," &c. and the request of the Town of Boston, "that the same be laid before the Inhabitants of Salem, that if they see fit, they may adopt similar measures."
We assure you, Gentlemen, it will afford us great pleasure to co-operate with our fellow-citizens of the town of Boston in any and all public measures which we believe will promote the public good. We view (as we have done from the beginning) the Embargo as a wise and prudent measure, peculiarly calculated, to preserve the United States from being involved in the bloody contests of Europe, and to secure their Commerce from capture and condemnation, under the authority of British Orders of Council and French Decrees.
We are also apprehensive that the measure recommended, would be attended with no salutary effects, but rather tend to embarrass the government, excite irritation, and promote division, already too apparent. We do not therefore deem it our duty, to call the inhabitants of Salem together to deliberate on the subject, unless urged to the measure by our own Townsmen, according to the provisions of the law.
We are respectfully, your friends and humble servants, JOHN HATHORNE, MOSES TOWNSEND, GEO. S. JOHONNOTT, JOSEPH ROPES. Salem, August 12, 1808.
BOSTON, August 13. The following dissent to the proceedings of the town of Boston is in circulation, and has been signed by a number of respectable citizens.—It is published to show there is no secrecy in the business.
To the President of the United States. We the subscribers, citizens of the town of Boston, impressed with a sense of the danger to which our country is exposed, in consequence of the decrees and orders of the British and French nations, cannot but view with deep concern the adoption of measures which may embarrass the constituted authorities in executing those laws which are calculated to contract their operation.
Impressed with these sentiments, we cannot but dissent from this hasty procedure of the town of Boston, on the 9th inst. in their address to the President of the United States, apprehending it will have a serious tendency to frustrate those measures which the Government have thought fit to adopt as the most mild and efficacious to obtain a redress from the injuries we suffer from the belligerent powers.
Desirous of maintaining the PEACE and COMMERCE of our country upon the fair principles of neutrality, we conceive it most advisable to submit those important objects to legitimate authority, rather than by an improper interference to weaken those energies which are contemplated to restore our commerce and protect our injured seamen.
War we deprecate as an evil of the most distressing nature—Every principle of sacred policy urges us to avoid, if possible, this calamity.—We flatter ourselves that a strict adherence to the laws of government will have the most salutary effect to prolong the tranquility of the United States, and defend our national honor from outrage and violence.
We cannot however but regret, that a systematic plan appears to be adopted to excite a distrust, and resentment against individuals composing the present administration under the fallacious plea of removing the Embargo, attempts are making to effect a radical change of political principles within the executive branch of the government at the ensuing election.
We therefore with the most cordial wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the United States, offer the foregoing dissent to the address adopted by the town of Boston on the 9th inst.
We do not charge the majority with improper motives in voting for the address, but we fear some individuals not friendly to the general interest have surprised many into the measure.
Boston, August 13th. 1808.
VERMONT. BURLINGTON, Aug. 5.
Melancholy Event.
We have to record a very melancholy event, which took place in this vicinity on Wednesday last. A Revenue cutter from the lines, commanded by Lieut. Farrington, with a sergeant and twelve privates was dispatched by the collector of the customs in pursuit of a large batteau called the Black Snake, owned by persons near the lines, well known there to have been some time employed in smuggling. The cutter pursued her up Onion River, where she was found and taken possession of by Lieut. Farrington, who opened on, while her crew was standing on the bank of the river, and threatened to fire on the first man who attempted to go on board.
The Black Snake was manned by a part of the crew of the cutter, who proceeded with her down the river, while the smugglers repeatedly declared they should never take her out of the river alive. They had not gone more than 100 rods, before they were fired on from the shore, through the bushes, and one man on board the Cutter, by the name of Elias Drake, was shot through the head & immediately expired—Several shots more were made, when Lieutenant Farrington ordered his men to steer for the shore.
Scarcely had they landed when the whole contents of a large gun, called a wall piece, about ten feet in length, carrying 16 ounce balls, was discharged upon them, which proved fatal to Asa Marsh, another of the crew of the cutter, and Mr. Jonathan Ormsby an inhabitant of this town, who returning from his work, happened to be present at this unfortunate moment.
An examination of the prisoners has not taken place. As soon as an enquiry is made, the public will have a minute detail of the facts; in the mean time, it is hoped that all opinion will be suspended. There are four of these desperadoes who have not yet been taken, but the greatest exertions are making to apprehend them.
Just as this paper was going to press, captain Harman, and a detachment of soldiers from the lines arrived here with a person called captain Pease, one of the crew of the Black Snake. He was apprehended on Hog Island.
We learn that a sloop loaded with 69 barrels of Potash, was taken near the lines, the day before yesterday.
NEW-YORK, August 17.
The following vessels were captured on Saturday last near Montauk-Point, by the U. States frigate Chesapeake, Commander Decatur, and ordered for this port, where they have arrived: Brig Celia, Smith, of New-York, from Weatherfield for Dominico, captured off Block Island.
Brig William, Moultrop, of Newhaven, for Barbadoes. Brig Hiram, Munro, of Providence (R.I.) for Martinique. Brig Little-Ann, Usher, from Bristol, (R.I.) for Havanna. Sloop Phoebe, Deville, from Providence, for Cayenne.
We understand the Chesapeake fell in with a fleet of 15 sail of American vessels, and that (besides those mentioned in the above list) she captured 4 or 5 others, which are on their way to this port.—Mer. Adv.
We understand that Gen. Steele, of Lancaster, is appointed by the President, Collector of the port of Philadelphia, in the room of John Shae, deceased.
BALTIMORE, August 19. The robbery of the Roborens from this port, on her passage to New-Orleans, is still recent in our recollection. It was used as a political machine to excite the detestation of our citizens against the French government. How far the agents of that government in the West Indies have justified that robbery, the following information, received in a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, just arrived from St Domingo, will show.
We could wish to be enabled to present our readers with similar traits of friendship from the British; but alas, the hope is vain. Extract from a letter written by a gentleman from the City of Santo Domingo.
"I have lately arrived from Santo Domingo—during my stay in that city, the papers of the ship Roborens came to hand, for the purpose of having her cargo condemned; the general (Ferrand) sent for me to know the state of the property, and after a little conversation on the subject, directed me to inform the owners that he would order the French agent in Cuba to arrest all the property, sold or not sold, and to hold it in the name of the government until claimed by the proper owners. Both privateers are ordered to be arrested, their commissions to be returned, and the captains imprisoned; the general is much displeased with the conduct of the privateersmen."
St. Louis, (Missouri,) July 12.
A singular procession composed of Saukees, Fox and Ioways, marched into town on Sunday evening last, singing their death song. Some time ago two or three white men were killed, by a party of these people, the murderers were demanded, and given up with alacrity; even the criminals demanded to be sent in to avert their blood, the vengeance which hung over their nation. We are informed that the prisoners with their great chiefs and some of their relatives kept up the death song without much intermission during their journey to this place.
Speech of White Skin, the great chief of the Saukees, to general William Clarke, on the delivery of the prisoners. My Father—Here is the man you have so long wanted to see, that killed the white man at Portage de Seux, he was a fool when he did it, I now bring him to you.
My Father—It has been a long time since I sent Mr. Boilvin to bring us your words, I hope a clear day will come, when all will be good again.
My Father—I have never closed my ears to your words, I have always been ready to open them to anything that was good.
Speech of the Crane, principal chief of the Ioway nation.
My Father—I heard when I started last from your village, my people had done wrong; I went home immediately & returned with the murderers, and now deliver them to you.
My Father—When the murderers started from their village, they went to war against other Indians, but met with the whites, and the murder happened.
My Father—I present you with two young boys which I regard like dogs, I throw them at your feet, they are your slaves.
To which general Clarke returned the following answer.
Children Saukees, a cloud has for a long time hung over your nation, this day it opens, separates, and I see we shall have a clear sky.
Children, the Sacs, Foxes, and Ioways. Your conduct this day in delivering up the four bad men of your different nations, who have wantonly spilt the blood of the white people, is a clear evidence of your disposition to do justice, to cultivate harmony and perpetuate peace with the white flesh, the citizens of the twenty-two great fires of America.
This instance of your good faith, will not be forgotten; it will be told to your great-grandfather the president of the United States, who will be greatly pleased to hear that his red children opened their ears to his good words, and shews an anxious desire to dispel that cloud which has for several months hung over some of his northern children.
Children—We are near neighbors, and ought to live together as one family, in peace and friendship, and render one another all the services possible; it is better for us to help one another, than do harm to one another.
Children—The four murderers which you have delivered up, will be kept in safety and will be kindly treated until they can be brought to trial; which will be conducted in the same way as if white men were to be tried; and if it is found that the persons are guilty, they will be punished; but if innocent of the charges, they will certainly be acquitted.
The governor who convenes the courts of justice, is absent a few miles, when he returns, you will be informed the day on which the trial of those murderers will take place; we wish all the great chiefs and warriors, who now deliver us those murderers, to be present at their trial, that they may see that justice is done them in equal measure, and in the same manner, as if they were white citizens of the United States.
Children—I have nothing more to add at this time. Mr. Boilvin will see that you are provided with provisions, pipe and tobacco.
NEW-ORLEANS, July 15.
Extract of a letter.
It appears evidently that Gen. D'Alvimar, on account of whom so much was said in this territory a few months since, and who was supposed to be sent to Congress, has a secret order of his court to go to the Spanish colonies.
His arrival in America was combined, by Napoleon, with the revolution which has just taken place in Spain. That officer made his appearance at Baton Rouge, after having left his suite at the mouth of Red river.
It is not known what route he has taken; but it appears certain that he had orders to visit Santa Fe, to superintend the tranquility of the provinces of New-Mexico.
The arrival of a French viceroy in the Old, confirm the object of general D'Alvimar's voyage; who by his birth, the firmness of his character, and his talents in easily conciliating parties, in a country where tranquility at this moment may easily be disturbed.
What is very certain, is, that general D'Alvimar left Baton Rouge in the king's boat, after having been well received by the governor, and accompanied by a considerable escort.
The intelligence of the appointment and arrival of Mr. de St. Simon, as Viceroy of Mexico, has not been confirmed.
The following is Mr. Jefferson's answer to the address of the Orleans Legislature. Gentlemen, I ask the favor of you to communicate in such way as you shall think most proper, the enclosed answer to the address of the legislative council and house of representatives of the territory of Orleans, of March 29th, and to accept for yourselves, the assurances of my high consideration and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON.
The hon. Poydras, President of the Legislative Council, &c.
THE ANSWER To the legislative council and house of representatives of the territory of Orleans.
I receive, fellow citizens, with a just sensibility, the expressions of esteem and approbation communicated in your kind address of the 29th of March, and am thankful for them; the motives which have led to my retirement from office, were dictated by a sense of duty, and will, I trust, be approved by my fellow citizens generally.
It is indeed a source of real concern, that an impartial neutrality scrupulously observed towards the belligerent nations of Europe, has not been sufficient to protect us against encroachments on our rights; and altho' deprecating war, should no alternative be presented us but disgraceful submission to unlawful pretensions, I have entire confidence in your assurances, that you will cheerfully submit to whatever sacrifices and privations may be necessary for vindicating the rights, the honor and independence of our nation.
Far from a disposition to avail ourselves of the peculiar situation of any belligerent nation, to ask concessions incompatible with their rights, with justice or reciprocity, we have never proposed to any of the sacrifice of a single right, and in consideration of existing circumstances we have been willing, when our duty to other nations required us to relax for a time, and in some cases that strictness of right which the laws of nature, the acknowledgments of the civilized world and the equality of independence of nations entitle us to. Should, therefore, excessive and continued injuries compel at length a resort to the means of self-preservation, we are strong in the consciousness that no wrong committed on our part, no precipitation in repelling the wrongs committed by others, no want of moderation in our exertions of voluntary justice, but undeniable aggression on us, and the avowed purpose of continuing them will have produced a recantation so little consonant with our principles or inclinations.
To carry with me into retirement the approbation and esteem of my fellow citizens, will indeed be the highest reward they can confer on me, and certainly the only one I have ever desired. I invoke the favor of heaven, fellow citizens, towards yourselves and our beloved country.
TH: JEFFERSON. Washington, June 11, 1808.
WEST-INDIES.
SPANISH REVOLUTION.
FROM THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE, AUG. 17.
FROM HAVANNA.
We learn by the passengers in the ship Vigilant, Clay, arrived yesterday, that the Governor of Havanna had succeeded in forming a Supreme Council, consisting of the following classes: Nobility, clergy, merchants, planters, and politicians, or the respective natives of the island.—The Governor is President of the Council. A proclamation had been issued ordering all Frenchmen not naturalized to leave the island, and several of them came passengers in the Vigilant. They were permitted to take their property with them. The reason assigned for this measure was, to prevent disturbances with the populace who might have sacrificed them to their fury. Several British ships of war had put in there with dispatches.
The passengers further inform, that reports via Jamaica (by a smuggler from the North side of Cuba,) say that Bonaparte had permitted Ferdinand the 7th to return to Spain—that all the French troops in Portugal had been destroyed; also many of them in Spain. The Grand Duke of Berg had requested 120,000 men should be sent to Madrid immediately. The Senatus Consultum had been ordered to call out the conscription of 1810; who refused, and demanded of the Emperor the troops already in Spain and ordered him to return to Paris: where some riots had occurred, by pulling down the pictures and busts of Bonaparte, &c. Another report mentioned, that an English fleet had been seen passing Lisbon with nine sail of French ships as prizes.
Extract of a letter from our Correspondent, dated Havanna, Aug. 1, 1808.
ABSTRACT OF NEWS HERE.
A Col. Williamson, formerly of our state, has arrived in the last vessel, as commissioner on the part of the British government, with dispatches from England, Cadiz and the Governor of Jamaica. He has several other officers in his suite.
The late news from Europe has exhilarated the spirits of the people here to a height, which is shewing itself in a variety of instances.—An order was issued the other day for the departure of all the French residents from the island; and the poor creatures are now flocking on board every barque in which they can obtain a passage. Hundreds of them with large families who had been established here in their trades and other useful occupations, caressed by the government whilst Bonaparte reigned, are now driven off with almost savage ferocity. This new alliance with England will not operate much in favor of the United States. They already view you as of no account. Protected by the British they can get their provisions from Mexico, and their merchandise from Spain and England. Two United States' gun-boats, Nos. 65 and 66, put in yesterday on their way to New-Orleans, for refreshments.
The boarding officer told them they could not come on shore, nor be boarded from the shore till permission from the governor, which was not sent till eight o'clock, and then by a common bomb boat! I have this from the officers themselves, who have in consequence declined waiting upon any of the officers of the government, and after taking some water will sail again to-morrow.
What adds to the aggravation of the above neglect is, that the captains and people of two New-Province privateers, at anchor along side the gun boats, had been immediately (the day before) permitted to come on shore, and were parading the streets with every kind of indecent and noisy behaviour.
I annex hereto the only translation I think worth making from the papers here.

TRANSLATIONS, From the Havana Gazette, (the Aurora.)
HAVANNA, July 27. Immediately that our Government, upon the arrival of Don I. de Aguilera, Intendant General of this island, on the 17th inst. was informed of the late occurrences in Spain...
NORFOLK, August 22. On Saturday, arrived here the B. schooner Swift, capt. Young, 18 days from St. Croix, from whom we have derived the following important information.
On the first of August, a vessel arrived at St. Croix from La Guira, by whom advices were received, which stated, that on the 15th of July, the French government brig Le Serpent, of 16 guns, and 110 men, arrived at La Guira...
The resentment of the people against the French was so great, that the commandant could with difficulty protect about 40 French soldiers, that remained of the party that was sent by Gen. Ernouf from Guadalupe at the time of Miranda's threatened invasion.
The British sloop of war Lark, arrived at Lagaira on the 20th of July from Curacao, but the object for which she had been dispatched was anticipated by the arrival of the Acasto.
A flag of truce arrived at St. Thomas from Porto Rico, in which island the measures of the council of Seville were obeyed.
The following proclamation, issued by the governor of that island has been translated for the Ledger. PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.
Inhabitants of Porto Rico. Your fidelity & loyalty to the lawful Catholic Kings of Spain, since Divine Providence has placed this island under their government, are too well known to make it necessary to exhort you now to display the same loyalty and fidelity which you have always exhibited against the enemies of Spain, in their attack upon this valuable island.
Now, more than ever, all your efforts are to be roused into action, in order to conform the views of an infamous usurper of your dearest rights. Napoleon Bonaparte, aims to subject you to his iron despotism. He has dethroned the amiable sovereign, who you had acknowledged and solemnly sworn to obey; he has violated our holy religion, and all with the pretext of making Spaniards more happy, whereas his real object is to reduce us to the vilest condition of slavery.
Already I see you resolved, and ready to proclaim with a loud voice, that you will shed the last drop of the noble blood that circulates in your veins, rather than submit to the yoke, which the unparallelled despotism of the French would impose on you; that you will not for a moment countenance in your minds, those revolutionary crimes, which have been the destruction of the human race. This is also my determination, and I promise and swear by all that is sacred and holy, that I will defend your persons & property, with you to preserve unspotted the holy religion in which we were born, and the fidelity we have always borne to the Spanish nation, particularly to our lord and sovereign Ferdinand the VII.
As a signal of our unity of sentiment, of our determination to execute the noble purposes we have resolved on, let every one (without exception to persons) wear in the hat a red cockade! with these distinctions—those who are officers of government, or are employed in the armies of the king, shall place in the center of the said cockade, a small one of black, to denote the armistice and alliance between the Spanish and English nations, and these will add the initial letter of the name of our beloved sovereign Ferdinand VII. All persons are desired to take notice, that in 8 days after the publication of this proclamation, those who are found without these insignia, shall be considered as suspicious persons, and be proceeded against according to law. Given in Porto Rico, this 29th day of July 1808. MONTES.
A MILLER who is a master of his trade, has some knowledge of accounts, and can produce good recommendations for sobriety and industry, may hear of a place by applying at the Office of the Enquirer. August 25. [P. 1] WANTED, as apprentices at the Office of the Enquirer, TWO BOYS, from 12 to 16, of reputable connections.
EUROPE. PHILADELPHIA, August 20. LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Yesterday arrived at Lazzaretto from Liverpool, ship Otis, captain Leeds, with a full cargo of dry goods. Left two ships loading for this port to sail in about 10 days. The Otis left Liverpool on the 10th of July and brings a paper of that place of the 9th and London papers to the 6th, inclusive. We learn that rumours were abroad in England that a negotiation for peace was on foot between Russia and England, in which Denmark was to be included. So much credence was reposed in the rumour, as to occasion a depression of the price of Russian produce in some instances 50 per cent. It was also reported, that France had declared war against Austria. Joseph Bonaparte had arrived at Bayonne, and had been declared King of Spain, &c. and had been acknowledged and proclaimed by the Junta assembled at Bayonne, and by another at Madrid. Murat had also arrived at Bayonne. Joseph had issued a proclamation commanding the submission of all the authorities. In this proclamation he styles himself King of Spain, Minorca, Majorca, Gibraltar, THE CONTINENT OF AMERICA, the Islands &c. &c. The British parliament has been prorogued. A message from the king had been delivered by commission, in which it is mentioned that the king of Sweden continued to prosecute the war with vigour, and that the government were resolved to afford the Spaniards every aid in their power, to secure their independence, and disavows any other motive than that of preserving unimpaired the power and independence of the Spanish monarchy. The king had issued a proclamation proclaiming peace with such parts of Spain as Spain were not under the power of France, and ordering a discharge of Spanish prisoners, &c. &c. A similar proclamation had been issued in Spain declaring peace with Great Britain and Sweden. There were accounts in England of serious insurrections which had broken out in Paris and other parts of France; but the accounts seem to want confirmation. They were copied from a Guernsey paper of the 15th of June. An expedition had sailed from Cork, and another from the Downs with troops and supplies of money and warlike stores for Spain. Paris accounts state, that the Junta of Seville had fixed upon the Arch Duke Charles of Austria, as their king. True American.
LONDON, July 4. There is a report in this city of an insurrection in Paris.
HIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH. Parliament was this afternoon prorogued with the following most gracious speech from the throne, by commission: My Lords and Gentlemen.
"We have it in command from his Majesty to express to you the great satisfaction which he derives from being enabled by putting an end to the present session of parliament, to terminate the laborious attendance which the public business has required of you. The measure which you have adopted for the improvement of the military force of the country, promises to lay the foundation of a system of internal defence eminently useful and peculiarly adapted to the exigencies of these times. The sanction which you have given to these measures of defensive retaliation, to which the violent attacks of the enemy upon the commerce and resources of this kingdom compelled his majesty to resort, has been highly satisfactory to his majesty. His Majesty doubts not that, in the result, the enemy will be convinced of the impolicy of persevering in the system which retorts upon himself, in so much greater proportion, those evils which he endeavours to inflict upon this country. Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "We are commanded by his majesty to return his most hearty acknowledgements for the cheerfulness and liberality with which the necessary supplies for the current year have been provided. His Majesty directs us to assure you that he participates in the satisfaction with which you must have contemplated the flourishing situation of the revenue, and credit of the country, notwithstanding the continued pressure of the war: and he congratulates you upon having been enabled to provide for the exigencies of the public service, with so small an addition to the public burdens. His majesty commands us to thank you for having enabled him to make good his engagements with his allies; and to express to you the particular gratification which he has derived from the manner in which you have provided for the establishment of his sister, her royal highness the Duchy of Brunswick. My Lords and Gentlemen, His Majesty has great satisfaction in informing you, that notwithstanding the formidable confederacy united against his ally the King of Sweden, that sovereign perseveres, with unabated vigour and constancy, to maintain the honour and independence of his crown, and that no effort has been wanting on the part of his majesty to support him in the arduous contest in which he is engaged. The recent transactions in Spain and Italy have exhibited new and striking proofs of the unbounded and unprincipled ambition which actuates the common enemy of every established and independent nation in the world. His Majesty views with the liveliest interest the loyal and determined spirit manifested by the Spanish nation in resisting the violence and perfidy with which their dearest rights have been assailed. The Spanish nation thus nobly struggling against the tyranny and usurpation of France, can no longer be considered as the enemy of Great Britain: But is recognized by his majesty as a natural friend and ally. We are commanded to inform you, that his majesty has received communications from several of the provinces of Spain, soliciting the aid of his Majesty. The answer of his Majesty to these communications has been received in Spain with every demonstration of those sentiments of confidence and affection, which are congenial to the feelings and true interest of both nations; and his majesty commands us to assure you, that he will continue to make every exertion in his power for the support of the Spanish cause; guided in the choice and direction of his exertions by the wishes of those in whose behalf they are employed. In contributing to the success of this great and glorious cause, his Majesty has no other object than that of preserving unimpaired the power and independence of the Spanish monarchy. But he trusts that the same ef-
forts which are directed to that great object, may under the blessing of Divine Providence, lead in their effects and by their example, to the restoration of the liberties and peace of Europe."
July 5. We have extracted from the Moniteur an account of the proceedings of the Junta, at Bayonne, from its meeting on the 15th to its third sitting on the 21st inst. It now appears that Bonaparte assumed to himself the right and power to nominate his brother Joseph, King of Spain, and that he has not even condescended to ask the Junta to sanction his choice. The meeting is declared to have been summoned for the purpose of discussing the new constitutional code intended for Spain, or in other words, register whatever new fangled code his whim and caprice may dictate. At the first meeting on the 15th, the Imperial decree, proclaiming Joseph King of Spain and the Indies, was read, and the President made a speech explanatory of the purposes for which they were convened. After which, they resolved to testify their homage and allegiance to the new king, whom Napoleon had given to reign over them. On the 17th they held their sitting; on the 18th they were admitted to an audience of King Joseph, whom they addressed in a strain of common place fulsome adulation, to which they received a suitable answer. In the third sitting, on the 20th, the plan of the new constitution was submitted to their consideration and they began to discuss it on the 21st. So far it would appear, the new machine works with perfect facility, but the appearance is deceitful. Enough is disclosed in the speech of the president, first meeting on the 15th, to show that its operations will be impeded and that Spain is convulsed from end to end. In that speech, the president notices "the ferment and disorder that disquiet various towns of the kingdom," that they are in arms, and mean to elect the Archduke Charles of Austria, King of Spain. If the insurrection in Spain were not formidable, it would not have been noticed in this way. Indeed, every intelligence from that country, through whatever channel it may be conveyed, plainly indicates the embarrassments and fears of Bonaparte. Murat, we find, is arrived at Bayonne from Madrid, to assist him with his advice in his present difficult situation. A report prevailed yesterday in the city, that an insurrection had broken out in Paris. We mentioned it in our second edition, but had not then time to ascertain its source. We have since learned that it rests upon the authority of the Guernsey Gazette, of the 25th of June, which states, "That the letters from the coast of France assert, that an insurrection had broken out of a most formidable nature; all the operations of which had been concealed, till 25,000 men had been completely armed and organized; that the signal for assembling was the cry—Au feu! au feu! au feu!" that in the province of Languedoc and Roussillon also from 35 to 40,000 men were in arms, who had joined the Spanish Patriots in Catalonia; that the general cry of the United arms was, Peace with England, and war with Bonaparte; that the whole Pyrenean frontier was in full insurrection, & that Talleyrand was supposed to be the grand mover of the revolt." Should that extraordinary good fortune, on which Bonaparte so confidently relied, once turn, his difficulties will be increased in proportion to the extent of the advantages which he now enjoys, and his fall will be as rapid as his rise; but we fear that crisis is not yet arrived that would justify us to credit the description of the state of France given in the Guernsey Gazette.
Extract of a letter from Oporto, dated June 7. The Portuguese colours are again hoisted at the fort, and the port declared open to ships of all nations, except the French. An invitation was sent to the commander of an English sloop of war, inviting him to come in, but which invitation he declined; however a salute of 21 guns was fired by the castle, and returned by the sloop with an equal number. The French Officers are all taken prisoners, without bloodshed. N. B. Colonel Brown, with a young Portuguese as an interpreter, was sent off on Friday night to Oporto. Letters to the 2d instant have been received from Holland. The Moniteur is said to contain a Senatus Consultum, by which the National Guards are called out to supply the place of the troops of the line withdrawn from the different departments. It is said that, at least 150,000 men are on their march to join the troops which Bonaparte had already collected on the Spanish frontiers. Government this day received intelligence from France via Guernsey. It is understood to relate to the report of an insurrection which we noticed yesterday. The Algerines are understood from good authority to be fitting out cruizers against the Americans. The cessation of hostilities between the Garrison of Gibraltar and the Spanish lines was in consequence of the arrival in the former place of Don Esteller, the Secretary to the new Government at Seville. He reached the fortress on the 1st ult. and on the proposal he brought being accepted to the Spanish troops in the neighborhood immediately commenced their march for Ronda, with an army of 50,000 men. It is known that Junot has withdrawn his troops to the fortresses of St. Julien and of the Borgia, which commanded the entrance of the Tagus; and in which, if he has provisions, he may hold out for some months; while at the same time, he blocks the entrance of the Tagus against our fleet. It is meant, however, by government, to attempt, in the first instance, the recovery of Lisbon, and the reduction of the force under Junot, who appears to be cut off from all assistance on the side of Madrid, or of France. It is said that Louis Bonaparte has been offered the Crown of Naples in lieu of that of Holland, but has declined the exchange.
PEACE WITH SPAIN. July 6. The Gazette of last night contains the following important Proclamation: At the court at the Queen's Palace, the 4th of July, 1808. Present, the king's most excellent majesty in Council.
His majesty having taken into consideration the glorious exertions of the Spanish nation for the deliverance of their country from the tyranny and usurpation of France and the assurances which his majesty has received, from several of the provinces of Spain, of their friendly disposition towards this kingdom; his majesty is pleased, by & with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered: First—That all hostilities against Spain, on the part of his majesty, shall immediately cease. Secondly—That the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may be still in the possession, or under the control of France, shall be forthwith raised. Thirdly—That all ships & vessels belonging to Spain shall have free admission into the ports of his majesty's dominions as before the present hostilities. Fourthly—That all ships and vessels belonging to Spain, which shall be met at sea by his majesty's ships and cruizers, shall be treated in the same manner as the ships or states in amity with his majesty, and shall be suffered to carry on any trade now considered by his majesty to be lawfully carried on by neutral ships. Fifthly—That all vessels and goods belonging to persons residing in the Spanish colonies, which shall be detained by any of his majesty's cruizers, after the date hereof, shall be brought into port, & shall be carefully preserved in safe custody, to await his majesty's further pleasure, until it shall be known whether the said colonies or any of them, in which the owners of such ships & goods reside, shall have made common cause with Spain against the power of France. And the right hon. the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, the judges of the courts of vice-admiralty, are to take such measures herein as to them may respectively appertain. STEPHEN COTTRELL. FROM THE DUTCH PAPERS. PROCLAMATION. Don Joseph, by the grace of God, of Spain, Majorca, Minorca, Guadalupe, of THE CONTINENT OF AMERICA, the ISLANDS &c. &c. &c. King, &c. To the Vice-Roy, Captain general Governors, Corregidores, and to all other officers, civil and military, of whatever denomination—and to all the inhabitants of the Spanish dominions in the West and East Indies, maketh known, that By virtue of the treaties of the 5th and 10th of May last, by which King Charles IV. and the Princes of his house have formally relinquished all right and title to the crown of Spain, and all the dominions belonging to it, in favor of my dear and august brother, Napoleon the first, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, &c. who hath been graciously pleased to confer the same upon me, on the 4th of the present month, my wishes and my ambition have been to come to Spain, to take upon me the government of the country—to devote myself to the happiness and interest of the people, whom Providence has committed to my charge—and to carry into effect the regulations which shall be made by the Junta of the Representatives and Notables of the kingdom; which Junta is assembled at Bayonne, and will be again called together at that place on the 15th inst. in order to take into consideration the means of establishing a just and permanent government, and of placing Spain, with all her exclusive dominions, on a better footing, by securing her independence, and raising her in that rank in the scale of nations, which formerly distinguished her, and which her inhabitants are still worthy to possess. To accomplish this object, I have accepted the crown. I hasten to make this declaration of my paternal solicitude for your happiness, and to assure you that it shall be exerted equally for the good of the remotest parts of my dominions. Confiding in my royal word, you shall continue to enjoy all your privileges as good subjects. Prosecute your ordinary avocations in peace. Be obedient to your superiors, and guard against the machinations of those who set the laws at defiance. Justice must be administered impartially, and I strictly enjoin all judges and magistrates to comply with my pleasure in this subject. Look up to me as your protector: I shall ever have your interest at heart, and will doubly my endeavors to defend you from the attack which the implacable enemies of Spain meditate against you. I enjoin, all Archbishops, Bishops, & Ministers of Religion, which I pledge myself to maintain inviolate, to use their influence among the people, to make them obedient to the laws, and to guard them against the dangerous consequences of sedition and treason. I repeat my declaration, that my government shall be founded on justice, and my sole object, the accomplishment of your happiness. All governors, judges, &c. are commanded to give the utmost publicity to this proclamation. I, THE KING. Given at Bayonne, June 11, 1808. By order of the king our most gracious sovereign. M. JOS. DAZANZA. NEW-YORK, August 20. LATEST FROM SPAIN. With no common feelings of sympathy and solicitude we turn our attention to those events which are now agitating the Spanish empire in Europe; and we cannot suppress our exultation that the efforts of the brave men who are contending for their wives, their children, and their fire-sides, and for every blessing which renders life valuable, have so far been successful. We are indebted for this intelligence to captain Dodge, of the ship Ocean, who left Gibraltar on the 5th of July, and has furnished the editor of the Mercantile advertiser with papers of the 2d. He informs us that an order had been issued by the Supreme Council of Seville to liberate all American vessels detained under the decrees of Bonaparte; and that the ships Betsey and Howard, at Cadiz, were released in consequence. The English troops under General Spencer, debarked at Port St. Mary's, near Cadiz, on the first of July, to assist the Spanish patriots. A proclamation issued on the 7th of June, and addressed by the Supreme Council at Seville, to the Junta at Madrid, declares, that all Frenchmen in Spain, who do not take the oath of allegiance within four days, shall have their property confiscated. The Commander of the Spanish squadron of six ships of the line, the Governor of Minorca, and most of the Spanish Provinces, have submitted to the authority of the Junta at Seville, and joined in the declaration of war. The Duke of Orleans died at Malta about the first of June. On the 20th of June an embargo had been laid on all the vessels in the ports of Portugal. Passengers in the Ocean, Mr. Richard Suidam, Mr. J. E. Larned, Mr. J. Livingston, and Captain Haskell. Prices Current at Cadiz, June 24th: Flour 8-50, beef 10, pork 15, pipe staves 120 naval stores 6, sherry wine per quarter-cask 22, and tobacco per quintal 22 dollars. Merc. Adv.
In detailing the intelligence we have received, we must give precedence in point of time to the following letter, which was handed to us for publication by a valuable commercial friend, to whom it was written by an American gentleman in Cadiz, his correspondent. It condenses the causes which led to, and the events which have followed the Spanish revolution.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated June 14.
"There is not, perhaps, upon record, in the history of any of the revolutions of ancient times, or the subversion of the governments of the most enlightened nations of modern origin, one more remarkable than that which has taken place in Spain. It is astonishing that a nation, who once took so distinguished a part in the Empires of Europe, and who spread the terror of its arms, the influence of its religion, and the power of its laws, over the distant provinces of America, and whose immense dominions have always been the cause of jealousy to the neighboring potentates, should have been as it were, paralyzed by the sudden entrance of foreign troops, and lose in a moment that ancient bravery and heroism which had signalized the national character.
"The causes which led to this primitive prostration of their government, before the ambition of their all-powerful neighbor, is not easily developed or explained. A foreigner in the country, ignorant of the language, and not possessed of authentic sources of information, is unable to state more than what passes immediately under his own observation, and to detail accordingly; but it is easy to see the relaxed state of the government, the ease with which almost all the public officers are corrupted, and the total want of firmness and energy in the lesser officers of government, which would not be the case if the head of the Spanish empire possessed any of the qualities for the head of a great and powerful nation.
"It was about the month of October, 1807, that the French emperor made known his intention of passing troops into Spain, for the ostensible purpose of protecting it from its enemies, and to form the siege of Gibraltar. This, though calculated to excite alarm in the Spaniards, they submitted to; and the politic emperor, having previously drawn out the best troops of Spain to assist him in the conquest of the north of Europe, had no fear of any obstacle to the accomplishment of his wishes, and (doubtless with a view of having troops in the heart of the kingdom) marched an army into Spain, which was received by the Spaniards (per force) with the utmost friendship. Another avowed object was the union of his niece with the Prince of Asturias. But, notwithstanding these demonstrations of friendship, it was not difficult to foresee the fate of the monarchy in the enmity of Napoleon to the blood of the Bourbons.
"The abdication of the throne by Charles, and its assumption by Ferdinand, were the effect of the intrigues of Napoleon's ministers. This revolution took place in March, 1808, and is said to be occasioned by the attempt of the Prince of Peace to secure the retreat of the Royal Family to their South American dominions; and the fear of their escape was so great, that 7000 French troops were transported in post chaises to Madrid to prevent it.
"The mine, so long laid, was at last sprung; the combination against the Prince of the Peace, openly inflamed the populace of Madrid against him, and he was taken prisoner, put in chains, and his house and furniture given up to their fury; they even revenged themselves upon his pictures and statues.
"In this state of things Charles IV. abdicated the throne, and Ferdinand VII. was proclaimed king. He was received with great joy by the people; but the event shewed either that they wanted attachment to his person, or that he wanted firmness and talents to direct the reins of government.
"At this time the French had a large force in the vicinity of Madrid under the command of the Duke of Berg; and the first exercise of their power was to demand the delivery of the Prince of Peace to the Emperor, on pretence of his being a member of the legion of honor, and therefore amenable only to the founder of that order. This was accordingly done by the royal decree, and Don Manuel Godoi was carried prisoner into France. The emperor then invited the king and his family to meet him at Bayonne, to celebrate the nuptials of his niece with the Prince of Asturias. They accepted this invitation, and left the government of the kingdom to the Infant Don Antonio, brother to Charles IV. It was at Bayonne the fate of the king was sealed. It was, however, necessary to have the infant Don Antonio at Bayonne, as the fear of the emperor was not dormant as long as any of the Bourbons remained out of his immediate power; and it was on his departure that the populace of Madrid arose, and that an alarming riot took place between the French troops and the inhabitants of Madrid, which was quelled by the French with the loss of 1800 men, and perhaps as many Spaniards. This was followed by a severe proclamation of the Duke of Berg, prohibiting the Spaniards from carrying any kind of weapon, and ordering all the inhabitants of Madrid without exception to be disarmed: from meeting in companies of more than eight persons; denouncing severe punishment upon the authors of seditious libels; threatening to burn every village where a Frenchman should be assassinated; and concluded with informing them that as his conduct on this occasion had been lenient, his vengeance in future would be dreadful.
"Whilst these scenes were passing in Madrid, the dynasty of the Spaniards changed at Bayonne, and the crown abdicated a third time in favor of the emperor of the French, who is said to have nominated his brother Joseph king of Spain. Some faint hopes, however, yet remain to induce a belief that Spain will not tamely bend her neck to the yoke. The whole province of Andalusia is in arms, determined to resist these encroachments of the French; and on the evening of the 27th May, accounts were received from Seville, a city distant from hence seventy-five miles, that the people had risen en masse, taken possession of the cannon foundry and park of artillery, with the deposit of small arms, and had beheaded the Count d'Aguila, their governor, under the impression of his being in the French interest. The people had encamped in the vicinity of Seville, to the number of 45,000 men, and there appointed a new government, chosen from among the different classes of citizens, and called The Supreme Council. Two days previous to this, the enraged populace seized upon Marquis de la Saña, captain general of the province, and massacred him in one of the public squares. On the night of the 20th and the ensuing day, the city was completely

in the power of the people, without the sacrifice of any other lives than those of Don Salazar, and two of the mob whom he killed, as they were in the act of arresting him. Don Thomas Maria, a man of decided character, is appointed his successor.
Since this period, every town from Cadiz to Valencia have risen en masse, and a general conscription has been made of every person capable of carrying arms from 14 to 40. As fast as they are enlisted, they are marched towards the Sierra Morena to guard the passes in those mountains, which divide the province of Andalusia from the other provinces of Spain. An armistice for six months has been concluded with the British; and every thing is said to be granted by the Admiral off this port, and the Governor of Gibraltar, which their powers will admit of. Advice has been sent to England by several opportunities; and in a few days Commissioners will be appointed, and invested with full powers by the Supreme Government of Seville, to proceed to England, and adjust a Peace and plan of operations. The blockade of the port is raised; and we are assured that the moment the French fleet in this bay have surrendered, the British fleet will come in, and every thing be put on the most friendly footing between Spain and England."
[The writer proceeds to detail, journal-wise, the proceedings of the Spanish and French fleets in the harbor of Cadiz from the time of their commencement of hostilities until the surrender of the latter. Not having an opportunity, whilst at Cadiz, of forwarding the above letter to his friend, he incloses it in another from Gibraltar, under date of July 3d, in which he says:—
"We are in hourly expectation of hearing of the surrender of General Dupont and his army, consisting of nearly 9,000 men, within three leagues of Cordova, and 250 miles from Cadiz. This is a division of French troops that were on their march to Seville when the revolution commenced, detatched by the Duke of Berg from the Grand Army, consisting of about 70,000 men, in the vicinity of Madrid. There are now only 3,000 men in the vicinity of the metropolis; the residue of this large army, were detached to take possession of different parts of the country, and were marching with the utmost confidence when the revolution commenced. Dupont must inevitably surrender, as he is hemmed in on all sides by an army much superior to his own, and without hope of relief. The French army that originally arrived in this country consisted of about 90,000 men, and were in possession of many principal towns. From the immense territory over which they are scattered, without being able to form a junction in season, and making good their retreat, and from the energy with which the Spaniards have acted, there is no doubt but the major part of this immense army will eventually fall into the hands of the Spaniards."
From Gibraltar papers to the 2d July, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, by the ship Ocean.
MORA, (Portugal) June 10. Positive intelligence has been received from Lisbon, that almost all the French troops are moving to different points, and that the remainder, with gen. Junot, are fortifying themselves in St. George's Castle, where they have collected provisions and ammunition. Whatever was in the arsenals they have removed to the forts; and it is even added, that they intend to enter into articles of capitulation with the nation. The few troops which were in Evora, fled off towards Beira, and were very near being attacked by the people, in consequence of the threats of the French commander, who was under the necessity of departing without the subsidies which he had demanded. We are informed, that in Beja, all the inhabitants are up in arms, only waiting for the signal to attack, and for somebody to lead them.
SEVILLE, June 18. We learn, by several official papers, that the Grand Duke of Berg, has, at the request of the Board of Government at Madrid, suspended the march of the French troops to the provinces which have proclaimed Ferdinand VII.
D. Manuel Barnave Lieutenant of the Pavia Dragoons, who left Madrid on the 9th instant, and joined our army on the 15th has communicated the following particulars.
The French garrison in Madrid does not amount to 3,000 men. The Duke of Berg continued in the Monclova, whence he intended to remove to the Retiro, as soon as it should be fortified. Mencey's division, consisting of 4 or 5,000 men, had marched out of Madrid, making enquiries respecting the roads which lead to several provinces, so that its destination is not known. The division formerly quartered in the Escurial, which had proceeded against Segovia, and was 6,000 strong, was beaten by the Segovians, on the 8th, with a loss of 3,000 men.
One morning, a party of volunteers of Spain, who were in Madrid, having given their bait of corn to their horses, the sergeant ordered the saddle and saddle-bags to be put on, and the party to form on the Barley-square. He next mustered them, and ordered them to mount, draw their swords, and sound a march through Toledo-Port-street. The French guard at the gate, immediately fell in, and paid them the military honors. The sergeant returned the usual salute, and the party deserted, nor have they been heard of since.
Of the letters by the late Bayonne mail, which reached Madrid previous to the above mentioned officer's departure, Murat had not allowed a single one to be delivered, without excepting even those which were directed to individuals of his own army.
A French Courier from Mazanarez to Madrid, had been intercepted at Madridejos.
At Manzanares, there were 500 Frenchmen, who, having set out upon their march to Dupont's army, were attacked in Val del Penas, by the inhabitants. After an action which lasted two hours, and in which they lost 150 men, and destroyed almost all the horses, they withdrew to Manzanares, where they have since been captured.
The Puente del Rey is guarded by about 3,000 men, and 2 pieces of ordnance are conducting to that point.
PROCLAMATION.
Ferdinand VII. King of Spain and the Indies, and in his name, the Supreme Board of Government of both Empires.
The defence of our King and Country, and the happiness of the Nation, have been, are, and shall ever be the only aim of this Supreme Board; for attaining which, it has usually resorted to arms, and is unrelenting in exerting itself, without minding either trouble or danger. In order, therefore, to provide at once for the one and the other, it enacts, and orders as follows;
I. That the enlisting, which is to take place, agreeably to a former proclamation, shall include all male individuals from 16 to 44 years of age; but shall be divided into 3 classes; the 1st of Volunteers; the 2d, of Bachelors, and married men or widowers without children, and the third, of married men and widowers with children, and of the individuals who have gone into the four lesser orders, or necessary attendants in churches.
II. That the Volunteers shall immediately begin to move, and march wherever they may be ordered by this Supreme Board, or by their respective Boards, or town councils, in compliance with the dispositions of the Supreme Board, that, upon their reaching the place of their destination, they shall be incorporated into the Old regiments, or formed into separate ones, by order of the respective military commanders who are to bear this disposition in mind; and that these volunteers, either incorporated, or formed into new corps, shall act in every respect like the old corps.
III. That upon the second call, the second class shall come forward, namely, the bachelors and married men or widowers without children; and that, when at the place of their destination, they shall either be incorporated into the old regiments, or formed into separate ones, after which, they shall be held, and shall in every respect, act like the old corps.
IV. That upon the third call, which is to take place, only in cases of such extreme necessity, as shall require us all to sacrifice ourselves for the defence of our country, the third class shall come forward, namely, the married men or widowers with children, those who have gone into the four lesser orders, and such servants of churches as are not indispensably necessary for the public worship; and that, upon arriving at the place of their destination, they shall be incorporated, or formed into new corps, and shall act like the old ones, as is above ordered for the 1st and 2d classes.
V. That the volunteers of the 1st class cannot plead any exemption; that such as shall be pleaded by individuals of the 2d and 3d class, shall be heard, and briefly and summarily decided upon by the respective boards or town councils, and in this capital by the supreme board without any judiciary forms or costs; and that whenever they shall have been declared that the exception is not to be admitted, their decision shall be unavoidably received by every individual preserving the right of appealing to this supreme board, which shall pass its decision according to impartial justice; it being understood that such complaints should be preferred only in serious cases, and for obvious exceptions, and never for frivolous or imaginary ones, the defence of the country, which is in danger, so requiring.
VI. That as nothing ought to prevent the full display of men's zeal for the defence of their country, any one that has received the four lesser orders, or any individual of the class whatever, or any man upwards of 45 years old, that may chuse to enlist as a volunteer, shall by all means be admitted, and come forward upon the first call, or join those who have presented themselves in compliance with the same.
VII. The Supreme Board cannot lose sight of the gathering of the harvest, so absolutely requisite for the maintenance and happiness of the people, particularly as God has been pleased, this year to bless us with a most abundant crop; & therefore orders all the individuals of the 2d & 3d classes, to exert themselves, personally and to their utmost, in getting it in, without pleading either rank, or fortune, or any other reason, as an exemption, such as are upwards of 44 years old being thus included.—Those who shall comply with this disposition, shall be held & declared to have deserved well of their country & this Supreme Board expects from the generosity which characterizes all Spaniards, that, instead of availing themselves of the distress of the country to raise their daily wages to an extravagant rate, they will display, upon this subject, the heroic moderation which the country and public happiness require.
VIII. In many parts of the kingdom, the Women used to cut down the corn, and to perform several other works in the fields; and, in all, most of them can follow that example; this supreme board consequently, advises and orders them to do it under the circumstances in which we are placed; and it will consider and proclaim such exertions on the part of those who comply, as a most essential service done to the country. All the members of the Secular and Regular Clergy can employ themselves in the same manner, thus evincing their love for the king, their loyalty and the lively interest they take in the public welfare; and their heroic example will lay the people, and the individuals of every class, under the necessity of imitating them.
IX. Such women as are prevented, by their advanced years, a weak constitution, or other motives, from rendering themselves useful in the above manner shall employ themselves in making list, and bandages or other things for the service of Hospitals; and, when made, shall deliver them to their respective Boards or Town Councils. The latter shall send them with all possible speed, to the superintendents of our armies in this capital; draw up returns of the individuals who shall have done these services, and others which have been called for; and forward them to the Supreme Board, which shall afterwards print and publish them, that it may come to the knowledge of all, and that every one may receive the tribute of praise and reward, to which his love for his country shall have entitled him.
X. We are going to fight for the defence of our Country and Religion, and by our actions we are to manifest, that we are indeed Spaniards and Christians. This Board, therefore, directs the armies, the inhabitants of towns, and individuals of all classes to reform their manners, to lead a regular life, and by the practice of every virtue and continual prayer, to endeavor to appease the just wrath of the Almighty. But, above all, their charge and entreat them, for the sake of Our Lord Jesus Christ, to avoid all animosities, and dissensions; and that rising above self-interest, they closely unite, and wholly devote themselves to the defence of the King; by which means, this Supreme Board hopes, and indeed is convinced, that God will forgive us and treat us with mercy, and that we shall succeed in preserving our Religion, King and Country, the ruin of which our enemies aim at and would complete, if they should conquer us; a misfortune which this Supreme Board neither does nor can fear. Royal Palace of Alcazar in Seville, June 6, 1808.
(Signed) D. J. BAPTISTA PARDO, and MARQUEL MARIA DE AGUILAR, Sec's.
Mr. Young, Consul General at Madrid, who left that place about the 5th of May, with despatches from Mr. Irving, for the
American government, was stopt at a small port town a short distance from Madrid, in consequence of an order from the Supreme Council at Seville, directing all persons with despatches, to be stopped and sent to Seville. Mr. Y. was consequently sent to Seville, where he was lodged in prison, and all his papers, baggage, &c. taken from him. This was done in consequence of finding among his despatches, some from the Duke of Berg, to the French Consul at Philadelphia, under blank cover to the Secretary of State; in which were others destined for South America. After he was detained in prison 15 days, a passport was granted him from the Council to leave Spain, and to proceed for any port to embark for America.—With this he left Seville, and arrived safe at Gibraltar. Directly after his arrival at this place, a letter was received from Lord Collingwood, ordering Mr. Y. to be detained, or to be taken out of any vessel in which he might be found. This order was given by the request of the Council of Seville. Sir H. Dalrymple, the Governor of Gibraltar, did not however, conceive himself authorised to enforce the order; but permitted Mr. Y. to proceed where he pleased. Mr. Y. however, was given to understand, that he would probably be taken out of any vessel in which he should take passage for America, by a Spanish Gun-Boat. In consequence of this information, Mr. Y. gave up the idea of going to America with his despatches, although he had previously chartered the Ocean for that purpose, and immediately took his passage for England on board a store ship, which sailed on the same day with the Ocean.
Merc. Advertiser. NEW-YORK, August 19. Extract of a letter to a public officer in the United States.
LONDON, June 3d, 1808. "Sir—I have from respectable authority, that orders have been given by this government to the different collectors of customs attached to it, to receive without difficulty, and to give every facility to vessels from the United States, that may arrive during the continuance of the embargo, without having regular papers. It is my duty also to state, that plans are now forming to endeavour to have vessels loaded with flour, beef, pork, &c. &c. at various ports, and especially at N. York."
[The information contained in the above extract, is given to our readers with the consent of one of the most respectable gentlemen in this city.]
EDITORS.] What think the federalists of Boston & New-York? See the remarks in the last Enquirer on this point.
The Tigre, from Philadelphia, on board of which Yrujo sailed, has by accident found her way into Portsmouth, England, in 21 days. Burr arrived 2 days after. Aurora.
Letters from France, of a late date, mention, that American vessels detained in France would have permission to sail; and even those that were under sequestration. From this it would appear, that Bonaparte was going to relax in the severity of his decrees.
ENQUIRER OFFICE, August 26.
The Foreign News, which we now lay before our readers, is too interesting to be omitted or condensed. Every new scene exhibited in the drama of the Spanish revolution, displays more strongly the profligacy of Bonaparte, and the energy of the Spaniards.—His elevation of his brother Joseph Bonaparte to the throne of Spain, is one of the most unprincipled acts of ambition, which stands on record. As to the Spaniards, the issue must decide the consequences of their exertions.—One result which we did not originally look to, is the increased opposition which these exertions may produce in their American colonies. They seem to be determined to resist the French yoke. Cuba, the Caraccas, and Porto-Rico have declared against it. What course will be taken by New-Mexico, and particularly the Floridas; is a most interesting question with us.
LAST EVENING'S MAIL.—The Isabella, from Liverpool, has arrived at Boston, with London dates to the 9th July, two days later than by the Otis.—Nothing very important. The Brest Fleet, of 12 sail of the line and several frigates, had come out, but on Lord Gambier's approach, had gone in again. It is supposed they were only maneuvering, their ships being poorly manned.—Orders had been issued for hastening the march of the French troops southward. Paris was to be left bare of regular troops, and left under the protection of the national guard.
The St. Michael, American packet, arrived in the Downs from L'Orient with despatches for Mr. Pinkney.—The latest accounts from Paris are down to the 28th June. What has become of the Guernsey insurrection?—A change in the disposition of the Russian cabinet is spoken of. The Emperor is said to have expressed a marked indignation at Bonaparte's plans in Spain.—Two American vessels, the Two Marys & the Mercury, had been condemned in Holland, for having been visited by a British cruiser.
Mr. Canning declared, on the 25th June, in reply to some observations from Members of Parliament, that Ministers had not received any recent communications from America; that he understood the A. Cabinet were negotiating on some important matters with France; that while waiting the result of these negotiations, he could only say, it was the wish of His majesty to be on friendly terms with the U. S. and that every thing would be sacrificed to that consideration, but the honor of the country.
At a meeting of the Permanent Corresponding Committee, held in this city on the 24th inst. In consequence of a communication from the Corresponding Committee of Wythe County in the following terms:
"Col. Alexander Smyth personally appeared before the committee, and stated that he has been appointed by the President of the United States, Colonel of the Regiment of Riflemen in their service, and will be commissioned, if the Senate at their next session consent thereto; and that he conceives it contrary to the spirit of the constitution of the United States, that he should be appointed an elector of President and Vice-President at the next election."
Resolved, That Andrew Russell, Esq. of Washington county be placed on the Madison Electoral Ticket, for the district of Washington, &c. to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Alexander Smyth, Esq.
WILLIAM FOUSHEE, Sen'r. President of the Committee.
POST-MASTERS, to whose offices the Exquirers is directed, will confer a favor, at all times, on its Editor, by informing him of the names of Subscribers who do not call or send for their papers; and particularly of those who remove from their vicinity, or may be believed, by them, not disposed to pay for it.
BLANKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. Tree Hill, August 26th, 1808. [1aw6w]
At a meeting of the non-commissioned officers and privates of the Manchester Troop of Cavalry, at Wm. Langford's Tavern, pursuant to public notice, on Saturday the 15th instant, for the purpose of presenting an Address to HARRY HETH, Capt. of the Manchester Troop of Cavalry, a committee was appointed for that purpose, which submitted the following, viz.
To Captain Harry Heth of the Manchester Troop of Cavalry. SIR, WE, a majority of your Troopers, have been informed of your intention to resign your command as Captain of the Manchester Troop of Cavalry.—This information produced unpleasant sensations. Without prescribing to you, Sir, what course you should pursue, we wish to remind you of facts.
1st. That you were unanimously elected our captain.
2nd. That you have tendered our services to the Executive.
Sir, That the perils of the times, the situation of our national affairs, as well as those of the Troop, require your utmost vigilance and exertions; and we think, to speak plainly, we are entitled to your services until a majority of the Troop shall express a wish to dispense with them.
And we earnestly hope that you will, upon mature reflection, decline all intention of resigning, when you consider for a moment, that by that act, you would destroy one of the most beneficial establishments ever organized for the benefit and safety of Manchester and its vicinity; because, Sir, upon your resignation, we believe almost every trooper would fail to attend parade.
We do earnestly solicit you still to command us.—Notwithstanding discouragement may prevail in some department of our Company, (which we seriously lament, as it has been the great cause of damping the ardor of our Troop), yet, Sir, we have every confidence in, and affection for you as a commander, and it would give us considerable pain to lose our captain, in whom we repose confidence, and whose conduct as an officer, we so justly admire; while at the same time, it would give us great satisfaction to hear of your declining to resign, and that you still will appear at the head of your Troop, and command us as heretofore. We, your troopers, value no foe, we fear no danger, we are ready to serve our country, we are ready to march at a moment's warning; we think the public good requires that this Troop should be kept upon a respectable establishment, and therefore request you to regard our desires and hold your commission.—And we further beg leave to represent the great inconvenience (not to say injustice) which would be done to those who have lately joined our corps.
Robert Graham, Francis Perdue, Nathl. Childers, James Truett, Allan McRae, Matthew Graves, John Cobbs, Thompson Blunt, John H. Cunliffe, Philip Boos, Patrick H. Harris, Richard Pritchard, Wm. D. Tulley, Obas. Wimfree, Robert Harris, Peter Minor Carey, John F. Morrisett, Wm. Goff, Thomas Jones, Philip Michaels, Thomas Branch, Jno. F. Robertson, Samuel Patterson, Zach. Brooks, Jacob Michaels, Thomas Keames, Peter Field Farrer, Richard Hughes, Miles Carey, Jesse Hix, John Raley.
On motion, Resolved, That the following members be appointed a committee to wait on captain Heth, and present him with the foregoing Address.—John Cobbs, Nathl. Childers, John F. Morrisett and John H. Cunliffe.
ROBERT GRAHAM, Chairman. A true copy from the original, NATHL. CHILDERS, Secretary.
The Committee appointed, having waited on Captain Harry Heth, and presented him with the same, he returned the following ANSWER:
GENTLEMEN, I SHOULD do great injustice to my feelings if I were not to acknowledge, that your very friendly and respectful communication to me of the 15th, afforded me real pleasure.—I can truly say, that I have always endeavored to merit your confidence and regard, and the proof which you have now given me, that my efforts have not been fruitless, will always be remembered as one of the most pleasing and interesting occurrences of my life.
It is true that I some time ago expressed my unwillingness to continue in the command of the Manchester Cavalry. This declaration was occasioned by circumstances well known to you all; but having reflected maturely on the subject, having weighed the considerations which you have presented to my notice, and having been honored from you with this last distinguished mark of your respect and approbation, I shall remain in the station which I now occupy; content, however, (as every man of honor and feeling would be) to abandon it, if the time ever arrive, at which my services are no longer acceptable to the Troop.
I have the honor to be, With very great esteem and respect, Gentlemen, Your most obt. servant, HARRY HETH.
To Messrs. Nathl. Childers, John Cobbs, J. W. Cunliffe, and J. F. Morrisett, a committee on the part of the Manchester Cavalry. Black Heath, Aug. 19, 1808.
The following valuable STUD is offered for sale by the Subscriber. Any gentleman who will purchase the whole shall have a bargain.
No. 1. LADY BOLLINGBROKE, with a fine Sir Harry Colt by her side, and in foal by Robin Red Breast, (both Sir Peter Horses) she was got by Pantaloon, her dam Cade's, by Mr. Wormley's King Herod, a son of Pennant out of Mr. Braxon's Kitty Fisher. The dam of Cade's was Prim Rose, by Dove, a son of Cade by old Cade, by the Godolphin Arabian. The dam of Prim Rose was Stella, by Othello, a son of Crab; Stella's dam was Sellina, by the Godolphin Arabian. This mare has produced more winners than any mare in America.
No. 2. VIRGINIA, by Dare-Devil, out of No. 1. [own sister to Desdemona, who sold at three years old for 2500 Dollars.] she is a mare of great size and beauty, and has at her side a fine Filly by old Diomed, and at present in foal by Hambleton.
No. 3. A CHESTNUT HORSE by Dragon, out of the dam of No. 1. four years old, fifteen hands and a half high, and very handsome. This horse has not as yet proved himself a good runner, owing perhaps to the want of age.
No. 4. A WANDLER, by Diomed out of No. 1. The size, beauty, & speed of this Colt, will recommend him as well for the Turf as a Stallion; he won the two years old stakes last Fall at Petersburg, at two heats, and in good time.—He is engaged in the Fairfield stakes next October, in which there are fourteen subscribers at 200 dollars each, half forfeit.
No. 5. SUPERIOR, a yearling colt, full brother to Wandler, fifteen hands high, of great power and exquisite beauty; he promises to make a Superior Horse.—Also, one half of a Diomed horse, three years old, engaged in the Fairfield Stakes, and will be trained at Mr. Ralph Wormley's. This colt is nearly sixteen hands high, and promises to be a fine Runner; his dam was imported by John Taylor, Esq. of Mount Airy, and got by the celebrated Rockingham.
The above horse will be sold at public Auction, before my stable at Fairfield, on Tuesday the 4th of October next, the day after the Sweep Stakes; the terms of sale one third cash, one third in 12 months, and the other third in two years. MILES SELDEN. [1aw6w]
WILLIAMSON'S, Aug. 27, 1808. reasons operating on the parties, De it known, that the Mercantile Firm of Greenglow & Cole is this day dissolved.
The Subscriber offers for sale at Prime cost and charges, the whole of his well assorted STOCK IN TRADE, which has been purchased on the best terms with ready money, at the following credits, viz. one 8th part of their amount with legal interest on the whole to be paid at the end of the first year, and so on regularly one 8th part at the end of each successive year, with the interest on what remains unpaid, until the payments are completed; the purchaser giving bonds, with approved security for the payment of the different installments, as they become due.
The subscriber advanced in years, and inquest of that repose, which the evening of life requires, intends, if the contemplated disposition of his goods, is not effected by the first day of October, next [life and health permitting,] to retail them at very reduced prices for cash only.
Adopting this as his rule of conduct, from which he means not to depart; he hopes, that none of his much respected customers, who have favored him with their orders, and whose punctuality entitles them to be dealt with as heretofore, will be offended.
That they may have no cause to be so; and that he may be freed from that load of business, ever attendant on Credit sales; it is, that he thus addresses them.
RO. GREENHOW. [cp104]
MISS CATHARINE'S BENEFIT
LAST NIGHT BUT TWO. SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27. At the Freemason's Hall, ROPE-DANCING with and without the Balance Pole, Tumbling and Feats of activity, the Pyramids, Dancing on the Slack Wire, &c. &c. &c.
The whole to conclude with a Pantomime called HARLEQUIN'S SKELETON & GHOST.
Crown, Mr. Mansfield, Columbine, Miss Catharine, Old Man, Mr. Copene, Magician, Mr. John, Harlequin, The Little American, Doctor, Mr. Entwive.
To commence half past seven o'clock precisely, and price half a dollar per ticket. Richmond, August 26. (1t)
FAIRFIELD RACES, 1808.
THE FAIRFIELD RACES will commence on the first Monday in October, and continue for four days.
1st DAY.—The great SWEEPSTAKE for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats—fourteen subscribers at $200 each, half forfeit. This will be an interesting race to the parties concerned, as four of the gentlemen who are subscribers to this stake, put in three hundred dollars each, over and above the original entry, which gives to the winner of those four, should all those entered start and one of the four wins the original stake, his winning will amount to four thousand dollars, the most valuable stake ever run for in this country.
2d DAY.—The annual POST SWEEPSTAKE—four subscribers, one hundred dollars each. This is also for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats, half forfeit.
3d DAY.—The JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats—five for all ages, if started by a member of the club.
4th DAY.—A SWEEPSTAKE for Colts and Fillies three years old, five subscribers, one hundred dollars each, half forfeit.
The former Jockey Club expired at our May meeting last.—There appears from the books, that there are a number of delinquent members. The treasurer has been anxiously hoping that their subscriptions would have been forwarded before this; this must be considered the last Notice.—If the amount is not forwarded by the October meeting he shall insert the names of the delinquents in the public prints, and bring suit against them immediately after the races, for the recovery of the same.
The Booths in the field are to be rented as formerly; the course is in elegant order, and from the number of valuable purses to be run for, it is expected there will be grand sport.
E. SMOCK, Treasurer and Proprietor of the Course. [ow4w]
VIRTUE of a deed of trust, to be executed by Sherwood Fowler. We will expose to public sale to the highest bidder, for cash only, on the 15th day of September next, on the premises a certain tract of parcel of land lying and being in the county of Cumberland, about eleven miles above the court house and containing [as expressed by said deed] one hundred acres being a part of the tract wherein the said Fowler now resides. The object for exposing this said land to sale [as above] is to raise a certain sum of money together with the expenses attending the execution of said trust, which sum of money is to discharge a certain debt due from said Fowler to John Chaffin to secure the payment of said debt the deed was made &c. JOHN WOODSON, Senr. SAYMER WRIGHT. [ow4w3w]
August 26.
SALES AT AUCTION.—Will be sold at the present dwelling of Nat. Perkins (on Carters ferry road in Goochland, the second Tuesday in September next, being the 13th,) all the remaining Stock of goods on hand, belonging to Saml. Pointer & Co. consisting of a good assortment of Groceries. Six months credit will be given the purchasers, on giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, for all sums above 50 $., all under, cash will be required. All persons indebted to said concern of Saml. Pointer & Co. are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to Nat Perkins the surviving partner of said concern, and those having claims, will also apply to said Perkins for payment. NAT. PERKINS, BENJ. WOLFE, Ex'rs of Saml. Pointer, dec'd. [ds]
August 26.
SUGARS of first quality, Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Demijohns and Boling Casks, FOR SALE BY M. M. MYERS.
TO RENT.—The STORE AND COUNTING ROOM on the Main Street, late occupied by Mr. Richard Brooke. July 29. [1kw6w]

Among the garbled extracts from the proceedings of the court of Enquiry, which Gen. Wilkinson, in defiance of the rules laid down by the court, has been permitted to publish, for the purpose of slandering the witnesses by whom his guilt has been proved, we perceive one which contains a charge of perjury against Mr. Clark, founded on the testimony which he gave in the year 1794, at Charleston, in the case of a vessel called the Grand Sachem.
That gen. Wilkinson, who deliberately made a false translation of col. Burr's letter to him in cypher, in order to conceal his connection with the writer; and then deliberately swore that this false translation was a true one, in order to justify his illegal military arrests at New-Orleans; & who has been convicted of this fact on the floor of congress, and in the face of the whole American nation, should talk of perjury, might appear not a little surprizing, if we did not know the lengths to which desperate guilt will sometimes go, in its endeavors to divert the public attention from itself.
And it is still more singular, that we should now, for the first time, hear of a perjury committed by Mr. Clark in 1794, which must have been perfectly notorious at the time, & could not have failed to excite very general attention. This atrocious crime, committed in the face of day, has however, remained entirely unknown, till it became the interest of gen. Wilkinson to traduce Mr. Clark, in order to diminish the effect of his testimony; and the man who committed it fourteen years ago, has enjoyed ever since the highest reputation for truth, honor and integrity. This, surely, will not easily be believed.
And this is not all. Mr. Clark is stated to have committed this crime, for the value of a brig of 130 tons, that could not possibly have been worth more than 3 or 4000 dollars. For such an object Mr. Clark, a man of immense fortune, of very moderate expense, and who has annually given away much more than the value of this vessel, is represented as having taken wilfully a false oath!
But let us annul this charge, and we shall see that it is utterly destitute of even the appearance of foundation; and indeed, that it carries its own refutation with it.
The case of the Grand Sachem is reported in 2 Dallas, 333; from which it will appear, that she belonged to a person of the name of Arnold, an American citizen, and had been engaged in a smuggling trade to New-Orleans, for which purpose she was furnished with Spanish papers. She went from New-Orleans to Havana, and on her voyage from thence, was captured by a French privateer. The privateer was taken by a British frigate, and the prize master on board the Grand Sachem, to avoid the same fate, ran her into the shoal water near Chleston harbor, where she was abandoned by all on board, except a sailor, one of her original crew, and a passenger. Soon afterwards, she drove on shore, was scuttled and plundered. Arnold, to recover damages filed a libel in the district court of Charleston, against the owners of the privateer, and to secure the payment, attached a prize vessel of theirs then lying in the harbor.
The district court determined that the Grand Sachem belonged to Arnold, and that the owners of the privateer were responsible for her loss. This decree was affirmed in the circuit court, and afterwards in the supreme court of the United States.
Mr. Clark was examined as a witness in this case, and deposed, according to gen. Wilkinson's statement, in the following words: "I was never at any period interested, either in whole or in part, in the Grand Sachem. Neither had I or any person who was, to the best of my knowledge, any title, deed or transfer of her, from Jonathan Arnold, or the former proprietors of the said vessel."
On his cross-examination, he is stated to have said—"Nor did Jonathan Arnold, or any other person, make any sale or any title or transfer of the said brig Grand Sachem, to me or any other person, to my knowledge or belief."
This is the perjury of which gen. Wilkinson accuses Mr. Clark. To prove it, he says to the court—"I shall first call attention to the copy of a bill of sale, attached to the record, certified by Stephen de Quinones, notary public, to be correctly taken from the original. This bill of sale is from Thomas Wooster, the brig called the Grand Sachem, of the burthen of one hundred and thirty tons, to Daniel Clark, of the city of New Orleans, merchant, & acceptance by the said Daniel Clark, of the same, dated at N. Orleans, the 22nd of March, 1792."
The perjury then consists in Mr. Clark's swearing, that neither "Jonathan Arnold, nor any other person, did make any sale or transfer of the said brig to him," when a bill of sale had been made to him by Wooster.
It is to be remarked, in the first place, that this pretended bill of sale, from Wooster, was attached to the record of the proceeding in Charleston, consequently it was produced at the trial, when Mr. Clark was examined. It must, therefore, have been satisfactorily explained by him, or the court must have given a different decision. If the property had been Mr. Clark's, by virtue of this bill of sale, Arnold could not have recovered. The part of his deposition in which he explains it, Gen. Wilkinson has taken care to suppress.
Further. As this bill of sale was produced at the trial, had it not been satisfactory, it must have been manifest to the court, the bar, and the bystanders, that Mr. Clark had taken a false oath. Should we not have heard of it before? Would not such an incident have attracted much attention, and given rise to much conversation? Could Mr. Clark have uninterruptedly enjoyed his high and distinguished character, for 14 years, after such a disclosure?
The explanation of this bill of sale which gen. Wilkinson has probably suppressed, we will now give. We pledge ourselves for the truth of it, in every material part, which will, in due time, be established by a satisfactory evidence.
Wooster was the supercargo of the Grand Sachem, and came in her to New-Orleans. It is notorious that the Spanish Government at New-Orleans finding the trade by American vessels very useful to the country, connived at it, provided those vessels took care to be furnished with Spanish papers, in order to save appearances. The Grand Sachem was in this situation. She has a set of Spanish papers, for this purpose. Her situation put it in the power of the supercargo, who had no interest in her whatever, to take advantage of the owner, who could not appear openly as such; and he showed some disposition to do so. The captain or consignee being alarmed at this, applied to Mr. Clarke, the constant refuge of the Americans in New-Orleans; and it was agreed that Mr. Clark should, by threats and persuasion, prevail on Wooster to make a bill of sale to him, which would enable him to counteract any measure Wooster might attempt, for appropriating the vessel to himself. This was done. The bill of sale gave Mr. Clark no right or interest whatever in the vessel, nor did he pretend to any; it simply enabled him to protect the interest of the owners against any attempts to injure them, on the part of Wooster.
All this matter Mr. Clark no doubt explained to the court, when the bill of sale was produced; and he well might say, that he was never at any period interested, either in whole, or in part, in the Grand Sachem; and that "neither Jonathan Arnold, nor any other person, had made any sale or transfer of that vessel to him." Wooster's bill of sale was not a sale or transfer—it could not so operate, and was not so intended—Wooster could not sell or transfer that which he had not. He had no right or interest in the vessel, and therefore did and could convey none. It is to be remarked, that Mr. Clark does not
say that "Neither Arnold nor any person made any bill of sale, or any title deed of this vessel to him." He confines himself to a real sale or transfer. But when speaking of Jonathan Arnold and the former owners, he uses the words, "title deed or transfer." His words, as reported by gen. Wilkinson, are, "Neither had I, nor any other person whatsoever, to the best of my knowledge, any title deed or transfer of her from Jonathan Arnold, or the former proprietors of said vessel," and thus plainly drawing the line of distinction between real sale, and a mere bill of sale from a person, who, having no right, could transfer none.
General Wilkinson, for the purpose of criminating Mr. Clark, tells the Court of Enquiry, that he was at the time in question a Spanish subject. "It will be recollected," says he, "that Mr. Clark was at that time a Spanish subject." This fact is of no great importance, but gen. Wilkinson thought it so, and he, in all probability, knew it to be false. For it was notorious at N. Orleans, that Mr. Clark had always declined taking, and never did take the oath of allegiance to the Spanish government. Well acquainted as gen. Wilkinson was at New-Orleans, and with Mr. Clark, it is not easy to believe, that he remained ignorant of the fact.
So much for this charge of perjury, which, if we mistake not, we have completely turned upon gen. Wilkinson himself. To conclude we give the translation of a Certificate, now in our possession, from Don Andres Armeato, formerly secretary of the Spanish government at N. Orleans, which proves that Mr. C. never was a Spanish subject.
[TRANSLATION.] Don Andres Lopez de Armeato, late secretary of the government of the province of Louisiana, of the commission of limits thereof for his majesty, honorary commissary of war, and now destined for the review of the military of the garrison of Havana.
CERTIFY, That having arrived in the Province of Louisiana, about the end of May, 1772, and having been appointed secretary of that government in 1779, I had the satisfaction to know, and to receive particular favors from the deceased Mr. Daniel Clark, late colonel of the militia of the U. S. at Natchez, with whom I continued in the strictest friendship and union; on which account there originated, from the earliest arrival of Mr. Daniel Clark, jun. his nephew, in December, 1786, a natural and friendly connection between him and me, which continued until I was compelled to leave N. Orleans, in the beginning of March, 1806.
During his residence and that of his nephew at N. Orleans, I observed with a singular pleasure, that the generous, amiable character of the elder Clark and his virtuous consort were distinguished, beloved and recognised, generally and particularly, by the governors, officers and persons employed by the Spanish government, which qualities have been uninterruptedly preserved by his nephew, Daniel Clark, particularly during the government of Don Stephen Miro, Baron de Carondelet, Don Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, and Marquis Casa Calvo.
I also certify that the younger Daniel Clark never took the oath of allegiance to Spain, although at different occasions it was tendered to him; and that he obtained from the Spanish government the singular indulgence of continuing to enjoy the privileges granted in favor of the commerce and agriculture of Louisiana, as an inhabitant of the Province, without the least disturbance or molestation; and in order to make it appear and operate the effect, which may be proper, at the request of the said Daniel Clark, jun. I gave with singular satisfaction the present, at Havana the 26th June.
(Signed) ANDREW LOPEZ ARMEATO.
The following is the PROTEST published by the "Citizens of Washington, who were present at the meeting" held in that city, and who "disagreed to the resolutions and address applauding the character of Gen. Wilkinson," published already in this paper. This article was omitted at the time. Its omission is now supplied.
THE STATEMENT.
WASHINGTON, July 18, 1808.
Mr. Colbin—in your paper of July 15th, a publication has appeared, which, in stating that the citizens of Washington had at a meeting, adopted resolutions and voted an address to gen. Wilkinson, applauding his conduct, has a tendency to impose on the public mind; and, sir, you are well informed, that the meeting alluded to was conducted in such a manner as has made it a subject of remark with the citizens generally.
It has been deemed necessary, on behalf of the citizens, to give to the world a correct statement of what has been done by that meeting.
A meeting had been requested by a notice in the National Intelligencer, supposed to have been inserted at the request of a resolution of gen. Wilkinson and one or two other persons, with a view to obtain a vote of an address to the general, at which meeting the citizens generally refused to attend; and when the meeting was held, but few persons appeared at it. At the opening of the business, a lengthy eulogium on the character & conduct of gen. Wilkinson was spoken by the general's attorney, and certain resolutions were offered by him. On the question of agreeing to the resolutions being put, the company divided, 33 for and 31 against them. Of those who passed them, 30 persons are said to have been expressly engaged for that purpose. Several persons are known to have voted, who had not reached the age of manhood; and even an officer of the army, under the direct control of gen. Wilkinson, so far infringed upon decorum and the rights of citizens, as to be counted amongst those who supported the resolutions.
Can it then be supposed that there was a fair representation of the sentiments of the citizens of Washington? Can a majority of two persons at a meeting held for the purpose of congratulating the general, and for which thirty persons are said to have been particularly selected to attend, and most of those from that situation of life, whose applause, though Wilkinson might covet, their persons he would spurn from his presence? Can so gross an attempt to impose on the public be pardonable?
If 33 persons only, out of a population of 6000, were willing to adopt these resolutions and to vote an address, may we not pronounce that a severe censure has been passed on the conduct and character of gen. Wilkinson. But we will say that it proves that the citizens of Washington will not be puppets in a farce exhibited by any national administration; and that whilst we support a republican administration and venerate him who presides, we will not suffer a conduct to be ascribed to the citizens of Washington which would be a libel on their character.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT
To erect a Light-House on Judith, in the State of Rhode Island.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be, and he is hereby authorised and required, to cause a good and sufficient Light-House to be erected on Judith, in the state of Rhode Island, and to appoint the keeper of the said Light-House, under the direction of the President of the United States, and otherwise to provide for such Light-House, at the expense of the United States; Provided, That sufficient land for the accommodation of such Light-House,
can be obtained, at a reasonable price; and the legislature of Rhode Island shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States. And a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the purpose of defraying the expense of erecting the said Light-House; to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the treasury, to cause the said Light-House to be so constructed, that the light, on being discovered, may with certainty be distinguished from that of other Light-Houses, heretofore erected in its neighborhood.
FEBRUARY 19, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
RESOLUTION
To authorise the disposition of certain charts of the coast of North-Carolina.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby directed to cause to be sold, as many of the charts of the coast of North Carolina, published in conformity to the resolution which passed the second of March, one thousand eight hundred and seven, as shall remain on hand, after reserving the number requisite for the use of the government of the United States.
MARCH 4, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR RENT —The HOUSE at present occupied by John Page, Esq. being pleasantly situated and suitable for a genteel family. Possession given 1st October next—For terms, enquire at W. Southgate's store.
AUGUST 16. [law4w]
TO RENT for one or more years, and possession next, the TAVERN on the first day of January next, the TAVERN at King William court house and the tract of Land thereunto belonging; also, the Store House, Granary and private Dwelling-house, to which is attached a kitchen and stable, independent of the kitchen and stable belonging to the tavern. There is not a better stand in the lower country either for a tavern or store. It is situated about the centre of one of the most wealthy and populous situations in the lower country, very healthy, distant from Mattaponi river, about 3 miles, from the Pamunkey about six and from the city of Richmond, 27 miles; the land belonging to it is fertile and very productive. Any mercantile gentleman with a family, wishing to reside in the country, could not select a more desirable and profitable situation. For terms, apply to the subscriber near Charles City court-house.
PATK. HENDREN, Attorney in fact for Nathl. Gregory, trustee for Mary Ann Gregory and her children. August 2. [law4w]
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILL & DISTILLERY —The subscriber will sell or lease for a term of years, with or without a distillery, containing five stills of near 1000 gallons, the valuable MILL on Appomattox river in Cumberland, lately owned by William Skipwith. The house is 66 feet long, 26 wide, and three stories high, containing 2 pair best burr and 1 pair corn stones, with Evans's patent machinery and a Saw Mill in complete order. Boats pass under the Mill through one of the best locks on the river—the neighborhood affords an abundant supply of wheat, and on the spot are two commodious houses calculated for a store and residence. If sold, the purchaser may be accommodated with 4 or 500 acres of Land, one half in wood. Terms may be known on application to Mr. Jeffers at the Mill or to me near Genito Bridge.
EDMUND HARRISON. Am. Lin. April 19. (law4w)
IN CHANCERY
Thomas Chapman, surviving acting executor of William Cary, dec'd, plaintiffs against Thomas Purcell and Eleanor his wife, formerly Eleanor Randolph, widow and legatee of William Randolph, son and legatee of John Randolph, dec'd, Robert Randolph, William Randolph, George Randolph, and Mildred Randolph, children and legatees of said William Randolph, dec'd and infants under the age of twenty-one years, Peter Oliver and Mildred Oliver, his wife, and Mildred Oliver, daughter of said Peter and Mildred, Nancey Tyler, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, formerly Frances Randolph, Sarah Randolph, Peggy Randolph, John Wright and Betsy his wife, formerly Betsy Randolph, and Charles Purcell and Mary Ann Purcell his wife, formerly Mary Ann Randolph; which said last defendants are also legatees of the said John Randolph, dec'd—defendants.
The defendants Margaret Randolph, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, and Peter Oliver and Milly his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing that the said Margaret Randolph, Samuel James, and Frances his wife, and Peter Oliver and Milly his wife, are not residents of this Commonwealth; on motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said absent defendants do appear here on the first day of October next and enter their appearance to this suit and give security for performing the decree of the court, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the newspaper entitled "The Enquirer" printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy of this order be posted at the front door of the court house of this county.
A copy. Teste, J. WILLIAMS, c.c. July 15. [law2m]
NOTICE
of Marcus Elean, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and creditors to present their claims without delay. C. J. MACMURDO, Esq. Exors. JOS. MARX, (if) Richmond, May 17, 1808.
TO RENT
The upper APARTMENTS in the House occupied by Messrs. Kirby, Drake & Taylor, possessing convenient accommodations for a family. Possession will be given immediately—apply to Kirby, Drake & Taylor, or to THOMAS NORVELL. June 13. [lf]
GALLEGO, RICHARD & Co
Having no longer any concern in the COLUMBIAN MILLS, (commonly called Ross's MILLS,) inform their friends and the public in general that any WHEAT sent to them by water from the upper Country, will be received at their MILLS on the CANAL, and any Wheat sent to them by LAND will be received at a convenient Lumber-House contiguous to their counting-room. Richmond, July 12. (ep2m)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD
Ran away from the subscriber some time in April last, a negro woman named MARY, about twenty-two years of age, a dark complexion, modest countenance, and speaks very low when spoken to. I have been informed that she has been seen about some of the Coal Pits, on the river above Richmond. Whoever will deliver the said negro woman to me, living on the Richmond Turnpike, about four miles above town, shall receive the above reward. BENJ. SHEPPARD. July 29. [ep4w]
BOARDING, LODGING, AND ENTERTAINMENT —The subscriber will commence keeping a boarding house on the 1st day of September next, in the commodious and conveniently situated house at present occupied by Miss James Gibson, on the main-street opposite to Harris's brick building, where she will accommodate Ladies and Gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter, or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part to give satisfaction to those who will favour her with their company. Richmond, August 16th. ANNA BYRD. (ep1f)
HAMPTON ACADEMY —In consequence of a vacancy having occurred in this Seminary, a PROFESSOR of the Languages, Mathematics and the most important branches of polite literature is immediately required, to act as President of the institution. A gentleman thus capacitated, of good moral character, in addition to the salary attached to the office, will be accommodated with a spacious two story brick house and every necessary out house for the convenience of a family, situated on an extensive well enclosed lot, in a healthy, pleasant and retired part of the town. The state of the Academy renders it necessary that this vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. By authority of the board of trustees, THOS: JONES, junr. ROB'T: ARMISTEAD, CHAS: K. MALLORY. (cp8w) Hampton, August 5.
BANK NOTES , as below described, were put into the post office at this place on 27th May last, enclosed in a letter addressed to Messrs John Warler and Sons, Philadelphia, and which letter has never been received; it is therefore apprehended that the BANK NOTES may have fallen into improper hands; and should such appear in circulation, we earnestly request that they may be stopped. Any satisfactory information regarding them will be thankfully received, and if required, liberally rewarded. BUCHANAN & POLLOK. Petersburg, July 5. (1f)
 Bank of Virginia payable at their Office of Discount and Deposit Petersburg, to Robert Birch President thereof or Bearer,  3 No. 332 9th February 1805, $ 100  C. No. 866 6th July, 100  D. 153 7th February, 100  394 9th 100  700 6th May, 100  753 7th 100  788 100  $ 700 
RUMFORD ACADEMY —Is wanted at this Seminary, a gentleman well qualified to teach Greek, Latin and French. For particulars apply to CHILES TERRELL. King William County, August 16. [3w]
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD —Strayed or stolen from Caleb Bolar's residence in the County of Caroline about four or five miles below the Bowling-Green and near the stage road, a blood bay GELDING, about four feet ten inches or five feet high, nine or ten years old, shod all round, his tail which had been bobbed has grown long and his mane hangs on the right side; if there be any white about him, it is not recollected, though there may be a little on one or both of his hind feet locks; there are knots on one or both shoulders caused by being galled with the collar, his withers are high and have been chafed by the saddle; he has been used as a plough-horse for the last three years, on a plantation on James river in the lower end of the County of Powhatan and may endeavor to get there again. Any person who will deliver the said horse to Mr. John Guy at the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond, shall receive the above reward. August 12. (1m)
NOTICE —Whereas Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1808 and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee, for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee,) subsequent to the execution of said trust, as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed; consisting of some Lots in the city of Richmond, together with all his bonds, notes and accounts—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs, or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit, debt or claim of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorised to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors.
A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made, in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifested such a disposition.
And whereas it is stipulated by the contracting parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto, now, be it understood, that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their rateable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts; otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he, the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the same James Fisher.
EDWD. W. TRENT. (tf) August 5, 1808.
SALE FOR CASH —By virtue of a deed in trust executed to the subscriber by Goodman Barkdale, to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown, Rives and Co. will be sold for ready money, in the town of Milton, in the county of Albemarle, at the front door of John L. Moore's Tavern, on the sixteenth day of September next, one certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, lying and being in the county aforesaid, on both sides of Meathorn's river, adjoining Henry Carr, Isaac Harding, Douglas Barkdale, Achilles Barkdale, Jonathan Barkdale and Jane Alexander, containing three hundred acres, be the same more or less. Acting as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey the title vested in me as such. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. July 29. [6w]
BY VIRTUE of a Deed of Trust, executed to the subscriber, by Richard Johnson of Albemarle County, and recorded in the County Court of Albemarle, for the purpose of securing the payment, of a debt due by said Johnson to William Brown & Company—I shall proceed to sell on the 15th day of September next, at Triplet T. Estes's Tavern in the Town of Charlottesville, to the highest bidder, for ready money, one hundred acres of LAND, lying on Buck Island Creek, being part of a tract of land, the said Johnson purchased of Henry Wood.—Being only interested as a Trustee, I will convey such title only, as is vested in me as such. RICHARD ANDERSON. Milton, August 15. (3s)
VINEGAR —A few casks of good Pickling and Table Vinegar, FOR SALE BY D. J. BURR. July 5. [2m]
BOARDING HOUSE —Miss Jemima Nixon, having taken the Tenement belonging to Mr. William Nixon, lately occupied by Mr. McCraw, on the street leading from the Capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take gentlemen, ladies, and children to board by the day, week, month or year; she has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders, that no exertions shall be wanting to give satisfaction. Richmond, July 29. [f]
FRENCH EVENING SCHOOL —Mr. Charles Freeman will commence on Monday next, 22nd inst. in the house lately occupied by Mr. de St. Martin, (just below the Enquirer office) an evening school, for the purpose of teaching the French language. Hours from six to nine o'clock—Terms 8 dollars per quarter. Richmond August 18th, 1808. [6t]
CASH given for WHEAT , by WHITE & SHELTON. July 22. [f]
CASH SALE —To be sold for ready money at the front door of the Eagle-Tavern in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the fifteenth day of September next (1808) in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. bearing date on the 26th day of May, 1807, and recorded in the General Court, all that Estate and tract of Land in the county of Fluvanna at the confluence of the South and North rivers, containing by estimation five thousand seven hundred and nine acres, be the same more or less, and bounded by the ancient meets and boundaries thereof, being the same Land, and the whole thereof formerly the property of Walter King, granted to the said David Ross by letters patent, signed and sealed by the Governor of Virginia, as will more fully and satisfactorily appear by referring to the records of the Land Office, or so much thereof as will pay the following sums of money, with the expenses attending the execution of said trust, viz:
 To Mrs. Frances Tabb payable on the 26th of May 1808, with interest on £ 790 : 5 : 4, a part thereof from the 26th May 1807 till paid, $16076 : 3 3/4  To the same payable on the 26th of May 1808, 1432 : 04  To the same as guardian to her infant daughter Seignora Tabb, payable on the same day, with interest on £ 652 : 10 : 9 a part thereof from the 26th of May 1807, till paid, 2653 : 30  To the same as guardian to her infant daughter Marianna Tabb, payable on the same day, with interest on £ 606, a part thereof from the 26th May, 1807, 2335 : 90  To Randall Harrison, payable on the same day, 12,800 : —  To J. E. Cunningham payable on the same day, 8960 : —  ABRM B VENABLE, BENN'S HATCHER, JOHN G. SMITH, Trustees. July 26. (ent155) 
A Meeting of the Trustees of the Richmond Academy at the Capitol, August 9, 1808.
Ordered, That the following resolution be published for the information of those concerned: "From the difficulty which it is expected will be experienced in the further sale of tickets in the 31 Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery, owing to the present situation of the country, it is Resolved, That notice be given to the holders of tickets in the said 31 Class, that they return the said tickets to those of whom they were purchased for the purpose of having the purchase money returned."
Extract from the proceedings, Attest, SAMUEL COLEMAN, Sec'y. August 16. [tf]
CASH SALES —By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us on the thirteenth day of July, 1806, by David Ross, Esq. for the purpose of securing to Benj. Mosby, the sum of fourteen thousand dollars, with interest on seven thousand dollars, a part thereof, from the said thirteenth day of July, 1806, till paid, and all other charges attending the execution of the said trust deed, (which was recorded in the district court of Richmond, Virginia, at the September term, 1806, and in the court of appeals of the state of Kentucky, at Frankfort, on the 11th day of April, 1807,) We will sell to the highest bidder, for ready money at the front door of the Eagle-T