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DOCUMENTS
Accompanying the President's Message of the 8th November, 1808.
Continued.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to Mr. Pinkney, dated March 8, 1808.
"Having just learnt that the present mail will arrive at New York in time for the British Packet, I avail myself of the opportunity of forwarding your commission and letters of credence, as successor to Mr. Monroe in the legation at London."
"Since my last, which went by Mr. Nourse in a dispatch vessel, bound first to L'Orient and then to Falmouth, I have received your communications of the 23d November, and of December. These, with a representation from General Armstrong to the French government on the subject of the decree of Berlin, as expounded and enforced in the case of the ship Horizon, were thought by the President to throw so much light on the course likely to be pursued by G. Britain and France, in relation to the United States, that he had the documents confidentially laid before Congress."
"Mr. Erskine has made a written communication on the subject of the British orders. I shall answer him as soon as the very urgent business on hand will permit."
Extract of a letter from the same to the same, dated March 22, 1808.
"My last here date the 8th inst. and went by the British packet. It acknowledged your letter of November 23d, and of December. I have since received those referred to in the latter, and also that of January 26, which came to hand last evening."
"I cannot enclose my answer to Mr. Erskine's communication on the British orders; the unceasing pressure of other matters on a state of health, still feeble, having thus far delayed it. You will anticipate the complexion, which will necessarily be given to it, by the character of measures, not only violating our rights, and stabbing our interests; but superadding, under the name of indulgencies, a blow at our national independence, and a mockery of our understandings."
From the same to the same.
April, 4, 1808.
(Extracts.) "My last was of March 22, and went under the care of Mr. Rose. I now forward printed copies of the correspondence with him, on the subject of his mission, and of the antecedent documents, relating to the case of the Chesapeake. As soon as the voluminous residue of the communications made to Congress issues from the press, it shall also be forwarded. You will find that they include certain documents relating to France, which were thought proper for the knowledge of Congress at the present crisis."
"To those communications, I add copies of Mr. Erskine's letter to me, on the subject of the British decree of November last, and of my answer. And, that you may have a view of the ground which has been taken, with respect to the French decree of Nov. 1806, and to the judicial exposition, in the case of the Horizon, giving to it an illegal operation against the U. States, I enclose copies of two letters to General Armstrong on those subjects."
"The President made to Congress, a few days ago, other communications relating to the present crisis, with Great Britain and France; among which were Mr. Erskine's letter, now enclosed, and a letter from Mr. Champagny to Gen. Armstrong, explaining the course meditated by the French government, with respect to the commerce of the United States. These, being excepted from the confidential character attached to the others, have been published, and will be found among the printed enclosures. Your letter of February 26 was included in the communications to Congress, but not in the exception."
"The conduct of the two great contending nations towards this country, as it will now appear to it, and to the world, fully displays their mutual efforts to draw the United States into a war with their adversary. The efforts, on both sides, are too little disguised to be worthy the discernment of either, and are addressed, moreover, to motives which prove great ingenuity of the character of the U. States, and, indeed, of human nature."
"From the posture in which Mr. Rose's final reply to the compromise proposed to him, placed the question of adjustment, in the case of the Chesapeake, it remains with the British government to resume it, if adjustment be their object. Whether a tender of reparation will be made here, or to you, will also lie on that side. It will certainly be most becoming that government, under all circumstances, to make the reparation here; and this course might, of right, be insisted on by this government. The President, nevertheless, in the liberal spirit which always governs him, authorizes you to accept the reparation, provided it be tendered soon; and if it be not, then on the receipt of the act of reparation here, the proclamation of July 2 shall be revoked; & provided the reparation shall add to the disavowal of the attack on the Chesapeake, an express engagement, that the seamen retained shall be immediately restored, & that the guilty officer experience an exemplary punishment. The reparation will be the more satisfactory, and not exceed a just expec-
tation, if the restoration of the seamen be made to the very ship from which they were wrested, and if provision be made for the wounded survivors, and for the families of those who lost their lives by the attack."
"I must repeat, however, that it is considered, entirely proper, that the reparation should be offered here, rather than in London; and it is only in the event of a decided repugnance in the British government to make it through a functionary here, that you are to accept it there."
"The answer to Mr. Erskine's letter on the British orders will furnish the grounds to be taken in your communications with his government on that subject. If the cabinet can be brought to view the orders in their true light, a revocation of the whole of them cannot fail to take place, unless they mean to violate every maxim of justice, or are fixed in hostile purposes against the United States. In not regarding the orders, indeed, as acts of hostility, and in trusting for redress to the motives and means, to which they have appealed, the U. States have given the most signal proof of their love of peace, and of their desire to avoid an interruption of it with the British nation."
"Still it is to be understood, that whilst the insult offered in the attack on the American frigate remains unexpiated, you are not to pledge or commit your government to consider a repeal of the orders as a ground on which removal of the existing restrictions on the commerce of the United States with G. Britain, may be justly expected."
"The two letters to Gen. Armstrong of the 22 May, 1807, and February 8th, 1808, are proofs of the sincerity and impartiality with which the President has proceeded in relation to the belligerent parties; and may perhaps, assist you in repressing unjust suspicions by the British cabinet. It would be happy for all parties, the belligerent, as well as the United States, if truth could in this case be made to prevail; and if the retaliating rivalship of the former against the latter could be converted into an emulation, as politic as it would be ungenerous in both, to take the lead in a fair, lawful and conciliatory course towards a nation which has done no wrong to either. Should the experiment be made on either side, it would probably be followed on the other; and it could never happen that the side first doing justice would suffer on that account."
"In the present state of our relations to Great Britain, it would be premature to mark out the course to be pursued with respect to further negotiations on other topics than those above noticed. You are authorized, however, to continue your interpositions in behalf of our impressed or detained seamen, and in the event of a repeal of the British orders and of satisfactory pledges for repairing the aggression on the Chesapeake, to enter into informal arrangements for abolishing impressments altogether, and mutually discontinuing to receive the seamen of each other into either military or merchant service, conformably to the instructions on this point transmitted by Mr. Purvis."
"You will find by a passage in Mr. Rose's reply of March 17, that the British government does not maintain the principle, that the obligation of the United States extends beyond the discharge of deserters from their public service; and by an order of the Navy Department here, already carried into execution, of which a copy is enclosed, that it has lately been decided that no foreign seamen, whether deserters or not, shall serve on board our ships of war. The principles respectively manifested by these documents ought to facilitate such an adjustment as is contended for by the United States."
Extract of a letter from the same to the same, dated April 30th, 1808.
"My last was of the 4th inst. and went by a British packet from New York. I now forward a copy of it."
"Congress ended their session on the night of the 25th inst. The series of newspapers, herewith sent, affords a view of their proceedings subsequent to the communications last made to you. Some other prints are included, which throw light on the workings of public opinion, and the state of public affairs."
"You will find that the critical posture of our foreign relations has produced provisions of different kinds for our greater security; and particularly that no pains have been spared to stop every leak by which the effect of the embargo laws might be diminished. I refer you also to the report made to the Senate, by a committee, on the documents relating to the affair of the Chesapeake, and on the letters of M. Champagny and Mr. Erskine; and indicating the spirit which may be expected to influence the future policy of this country, if kept under the excitement resulting from the system now pursued against it."
"You will observe, at the same time, that whilst a determination is sufficiently evinced against a dishonorable acquiescence in the despotic edicts enforced on the high seas, the United States are ready to resume their export trade, as soon as the aggressions on it shall cease; and that in a hope that this might happen during the recess of Congress, the President is authorized, in such an event, to suspend, in whole or in part, the several embargo laws."
"The conditions on which the authority is to be exercised, appeal equally to the justice and policy of the two great belligerent powers, which are now emulating each other in a violation of both. The President counts on your endeavors to give to this appeal, all the effect possible with the British government. Gen. Armstrong will be doing the same with that of France. The
relation in which a revocation of its unjust decrees by either will place the U. States to the other is obvious, and ought to be a motive to the measure, proportioned to the desire which has been manifested by each to produce collision between the U. States and its adversary, and which must be equally felt by each, to avoid one with itself."
"Should the French government revoke so much of its decrees as violate our neutral rights, or give explanations and assurances having the like effect, and entitling it therefore to a removal of the embargo, as it applies to France, it will be impossible to view a perseverance of Great Britain, in her retaliating orders, in any other light than that of war, without even the pretext now assumed by her."
"In order to entitle the British government to a discontinuance of the embargo, as it applies to Great Britain, it is evident that all its decrees, as well those of January, 1807, as of November, 1807, ought to be rescinded, as they apply to the U. States, and this is the rather to be looked for, from the present administration, as it has so strenuously contended that the decrees of both dates were founded on the same principles and directed to the same object."
"Should the British government take this course, you may authorise an expectation that the President will, within a reasonable time, give effect to the authority vested in him, on the subject of the embargo laws. Should the orders be rescinded, in part only, it must be left to his free judgment to decide on the case. In either event you will lose no time in transmitting the information to this department, and to Gen. Armstrong; and particularly in the event of such a course being taken by the British government as will render a suspension of the embargo certain or probable, it will be proper for you to make the communication by a courier to General Armstrong, to whom a correspondent instruction will be given, and to provide a special conveyance for it hither unless British arrangements shall present an opportunity equally certain and expeditious."
EXTRACT.
Mr. Madison to Mr. Pinkney, dated July 18th, 1808.
"Your communications by Lieut. Lewis were safely delivered on the evening of the 8th inst."
"As it had been calculated that the interval between the return of Mr. Rose, and the departure of Lieut. Lewis, would give sufficient time to the British government to decide on the course required by the posture in which the affair of the Chesapeake was left, its silence to you on that subject could not fail to excite the particular attention of the President; and the appearance is rendered the more unfavorable by the like silence, as we learn from Mr. Erskine, of the dispatches brought to him by the packet which left England and arrived at New York at nearly the same time with the Osage. I have intimated to Mr. Erskine the impressions made by this reserve, without, however, concealing our hope that the delay does not imply a final purpose of withholding reparation, and that the next communications from London will be of a different import. They must at least ascertain the real views of the British government on this interesting subject."
"There was certainly no just ground for Mr. Canning to expect any particular communications from you on the arrival of the Osage, unless they should have grown out of such accounts from France as would second our demands of justice from G. Britain, particularly the revocation of her orders in council. And in imparting to him what you did from that quarter, every proof of candor was given which the occasion admitted."
"If Mr. Canning was disappointed, because he did not receive fresh complaints against the orders in council, he ought to have recollected that you had sufficiently dwelt on their offensive features in the first instance; and that as he had chosen to make the formal communication of them to this government, through another channel, it was through that channel, rather than through you, that answers to it would be most regularly given."
"The communications and instructions forwarded by Mr. Purvis, who was a passenger in the St. Michael, will enable you to bring the British government to a fair issue on the subject of its orders. If it has nothing more in view than it is willing to avow, it cannot refuse to concur in an arrangement, rescinding on her part the orders in council, and on ours, the embargo. If France should concur in a like arrangement, the state of things will be restored, which is the alleged object of the orders. If France does not concur, the orders will be better enforced by the contiguity of the embargo against her, than they are by the British fleets and cruisers; and, in the mean time, all the benefits of our trade will be thrown into the lap of G. Britain. It will be difficult, therefore, to conceive any motive in Great Britain to reject the offer which you will have made, other than the hope of inducing, on the part of France, a perseverance in her irritating policy towards the U. S. and on the part of the latter, hostile resentments against us."
"If the British government should have elected the more wise and more worthy course of meeting the overture of the President in the spirit which dictated it, it is to be hoped that measures will have been taken in concert with you, and through his minister here, for hastening as much as possible the renewal of the intercourse which the orders and the embargo have suspended; and thereby smoothing the way for other salutary adjustments."
"It appears that the British government, not satisfied with the general blockade by her orders of November 11th, has superadded a particular blockade, or rather a diplomatic notification of an intended one, of Copenhagen and the other ports in the island of Zealand; that is to say, a strict and legal blockade of the whole island. The island cannot be much less than two hundred miles in its outline, and is described as abounding in inlets. It is not probable, therefore, if it be possible, that a blockade, within the true definition, should be carried into effect. And as all defective blockades, whether so in the disproportion of force to the object, or in the mode of notification, will authorise fair claims of indemnification, it is the more necessary that guarded answers should be given in such cases, as heretofore suggested."
"Since the British order of evidently inviting our citizens to violate the laws of their country, by patronizing on the high seas their vessels destitute of registers and other necessary papers, and therefore necessarily smugglers, if not pirates, the circular letter of Mr. Huskisson has made its appearance, in which the U. States are named as alone within the purview of the order. A more extraordinary experiment is perhaps not to be found in the annals of modern transactions. It is levelled moreover against a nation towards which friendship is professed, as well as against a law, the justice and validity of which is not contested; and it sets the odious example, in the face of the world, directly in opposition to all the principles which the British government has been proclaiming to it. What becomes of the charge against the U. States for receiving British subjects, who leave their own country contrary to their allegiance? What would be the charge against them, if they were, by proclamation to invite British subjects, those too expressly and particularly prohibited from leaving their country, to elude the prohibition, or to tempt, by interested inducements, a smuggling violation or evasion of laws, on which G. B. founds so material a part of her national policy? In the midst of so many more important topics of dissatisfaction, this may not be worth a formal representation. But it will not be amiss to let that government understand the light in which the proceeding is regarded by this. I have already touched on it to Mr. Erskine, with an intimation that I should not omit it in my observations to you."
"The French decree said to have been issued at Bayonne has not yet reached this country. Such a decree, at such a time, has a serious aspect on the relations of the two countries, and will form a heavy item in our demands of redress. It is much to be regretted at the same time that any of our vessels, by neglecting to return home, and conforming to the arbitrary regulations of one belligerent, should expose themselves to the arbitrary proceedings of another. So strong and general an indignation seems particularly to prevail here against the Americans in Europe who are trading under British licences, and thereby sacrificing, as far as they can, the independence of their country, as well as frustrating the laws which were intended to guard American vessels and mariners from the dangers incident to foreign commerce, that their continuance in that career ought to be frowned upon, and their return home promoted in every proper manner. It appears by information from our consul at Tangiers, that great numbers of our vessels are engaged in a trade between Great Britain and Spanish ports, under licences from the former, and that the experiment proves as unsuccessful as it is dishonorable; the greater part of them being either arrested in port, or by French and Spanish cruisers."
(To be Continued.)
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Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday November 25.
Mr Elliot observed, that there was more than one precedent on the journals of the House, of cases in which copies of proclamations of the President of the U. States had been called for.
Mr. E. then offered the following resolution, which was agreed to without opposition:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the House a copy of a proclamation issued in April last, in consequence of the opposition to the embargo laws near Lake Champlain.
ENFORCING THE EMBARGO.
Mr. Macon said he had some time ago moved three resolutions, two of which had been agreed to, and the third ordered to lie on the table, on the suggestion of some gentlemen that it would interfere with a resolution already referred.
Resolved, That the same committee be instructed to enquire into the expediency of amending the act laying an embargo and the several acts supplemental and additional thereto.
The resolution was taken up and agreed to without opposition. Mr. Gardenier presented several petitions from the inhabitants of Ontario county, New York, praying for the repeal of the embargo laws.
CLOSED DOORS.
Mr. Randolph said he was very sorry to be compelled by a sense of duty again to close the doors of the House, but he had a motion to make, which could not, agreeably to the rules and orders of the House be made with the galleries open.
The doors were accordingly closed, and so remained for two hours, when they were opened.
The house then went into committee of the whole, Mr. Helms in the chair, on the report of the committee of Claims favorable to the petition of the inhabitants of Knox county; which was concurred in, reported to the House, by whom it was also agreed to.
The House then adjourned till Monday morning 11 o'clock.
MONDAY, November 28.
After some petitions of a private nature were presented and referred, and a resolution had been offered by Mr. Nelson, providing for the amelioration of the condition of invalid revolutionary soldiers as well as those of the existing army, which was committed to a select committee to report thereon.
The house went into committee of the whole, Mr. Storer in the chair, on the report in part of the committee of nine, to whom was referred that part of the President's message of the 8th of November, 1808, which respects the foreign relations of the United States.
Resolved, That the United States cannot, without a sacrifice of their rights, honor and independence, submit to the late edicts of Great Britain and France.
Mr. G. W. Campbell, (the chairman of the committee who made the report) observed that his health had been such as had not permitted him to attend particularly to the subject before the committee, and it might interrupt his future attention. He did no, however, intend at this time to enter into the merits of this question.
ty of remarks tending to shew that a tame acquiescence in the edicts of the belligerents was a relinquishment of our unalienable rights and a shameful surrender of our independence.
Mr. Mumford, though approving of the general spirit of the report, had not assented to all its particular modifications. He hoped we should all unite to promote union in the country.
He then spoke of the evils which the recent revolution in Mexico had saved us, declaring his belief in the probability that had it not occurred, New Orleans at this time would have been in the hands of Napoleon.
Mr. Quincy, after making some observations on the nature of legislating upon abstract propositions, remarking that they were too often the resort of weakness or ignorance, and so calculated to amuse or delude the people, that he could scarcely admit himself to enter upon the consideration of them, said he did not know but what the resolution before the committee was unexceptionable, and that he should support it, but would give his vote upon grounds very different from what had been assumed in the report.
The French decrees say you shall not trade with Great Britain: the British orders say you shall not trade with France: but our government by the embargo says you shall not trade with either.
ged gentlemen to recollect that he took the administration upon its own grounds—upon the presumption that it had dealt impartially between Great Britain and France.
Mr. Quincy said he would have closed here, if there was not at variance between the report and the resolution.
And, in addition, another sentiment was universally prevalent, among men of various political sentiments, which was, that it could not be continued.
Mr. Quincy dwelt upon the close dependence which the N. E. states had upon the ocean, and of the terrible consequences which might result from the continuance of an unlimited embargo.
You talk, sir, of twelve additional revenue-cutters—multiply them by 10—by 20—and you cannot prevent them from launching on the ocean whilst the public sentiment is against you; and it will be against you if it is not so already.
that this was somewhat the case already and that in a little time it would be impossible to identify the violators of the embargo with common smugglers.
Mr. Quincy adverted to Massachusetts being called the "cradle of liberty." Not, sir, (said he) of an embargo liberty.
Mr. Q. concluded by saying that gentlemen, in the majority were wringing their hands and crying out 'What shall we do?'
Resolved, That the United States cannot, without a sacrifice of their rights, honor and independence, submit to "abandon the navigation of the ocean in consequence of" the edicts of Great Britain and France.
Mr. Sloan suggested to insert the word 'longer,' so as to read 'longer abandon the navigation,' as he said he conceived we had already abandoned it too long.
Mr. Dana did not accede to the suggestion. Mr. Bacon opposed the amendment, as it went to change the question.
Mr. Dana said he only wished to make it more specific. Messrs Taylor and J. G. Jackson opposed the amendment on the ground that it was necessary to make a clear and explicit declaration to the world, of our determination to resist the aggressions of our rights.
and would be glad to see gentlemen from a certain quarter, pledge themselves in that way. But could not agree to couple it with the resolution under consideration.
Mr. Livermore supported the amendment. Mr. Macon always preferred acting upon resolutions from which bills might originate, to adopting abstract propositions;
Mr. G. W. Campbell said the amendment was an evasion of the question. It asserted quite a different thing from the original resolution, and was a dose that could not be swallowed.
Mr. Elliott said in substance, that they only wished to make the dose a little more palatable, it having been originally very insipid.
Mr. Dana vindicated briefly his amendment, stating his object to be to render the resolution more specific.
Mr. Fisk said the veil was too flimsy to conceal the object of the amendment; it altered the nature of the resolution essentially.
Mr. Taylor remarked, that the amendment went, by a kind of twist, to declare that we would resist what we had done ourselves, instead of declaring that we would resist foreign aggressions.
Mr. Lyon expressed his hostility to the embargo—said he had prophesied every thing that had happened, and had received a sort of promise that it would now be repealed, from some of its advocates.
Mr. Bacon called for the reading of the question, as he believed the gentleman (Mr. Lyon) had not understood it.
Mr. Dana's amendment was put and negatived.
Mr. Livermore proposed to introduce the following amendment at the end of the resolution:
"And an abandonment of the navigation of the ocean is a relinquishment of our rights and submission to the edicts of Great Britain and France."
Mr. Cook was not hostile to such a sentiment, but did not wish it coupled with the resolution.
Mr. Smilie said he thought there was little ingenuity in the manner of introducing the amendment and it could deceive nobody.
Mr. Livermore's amendment was rejected.
On motion of Mr. Ely, the committee rose, reported progress and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Elliot reported that the committee appointed for the purpose had waited on the president, requested a communication to the house of a copy of the proclamation touching opposition to the embargo laws on Lake Champlain, and that the president had stated he would comply with the request.
Mr. Gardenier presented an anti-embargo petition from sundry inhabitants of the state of New-York. Before the reading was gone through an adjournment was called for and carried.
The senate have come to no determination with respect to Mr. Hillhouse's resolution to repeal the embargo. Gen. Smith, of (Maryland) occupied the senate yesterday for three hours in a very able and luminous speech.
TRENTON, Nov. 21.
New-Jersey Congressional and Electoral Election.
For the information of our Republican fellow-citizens in other states, we publish the result of the late election in this state in an abridged form, that our editorial brethren throughout the Union may re-publish it.
For Representatives to Congress.
Table with 2 columns: Office/Party, Votes. Rows: Average number of votes for the Republican Ticket, 13662; Average number of votes for the federal Ticket, 14639.
Republican Majority, For Electors.
Table with 2 columns: Office/Party, Votes. Rows: Average number of votes for the Republican Ticket, 18644; Average number of votes for the federal Ticket, 14639.
Republican Majority, 4005
This result does not exhibit the full majority which Republicans actually have in the state; because the efforts of the Federalists were more strenuous than those of the Republicans. But even this is sufficient to prove that any hopes Federalists may entertain in other parts of the U. States of bringing New-Jersey over to their side, are as fallacious as their cause is wicked.
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A report was in circulation on yesterday, which stated that a Mr. Nelson, directly from London, passed through this city with dispatches from Mr. Pinkney to our government. We have endeavored to ascertain whether the report was correct, but could find no fixed authority from whence it arose. We are inclined to believe that although such a gentleman might have passed through, yet that he was not charged with dispatches as reported. We learn from a gentleman immediately from Washington, that the dispatches were received a few days since by Mr. Frskine from Halifax, and that on Saturday last he had an interview of some hours with the President and Secretary of State. No conjecture was however formed as to the tenor of those dispatches, or the result of the interview.
The Grand Jury for the 5th Circuit of the United States, District of Virginia, present John Lynch, David Hall, David Barclay and John Lesslie, for a violation of the law laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States and the acts supplementary thereto, by carrying the brig Sally & Jeany into the port of Halifax without the United States, although cleared out from the port of Richmond for the port of Boston, on the thirteenth day of June last. On the evidence of James Gibson, Ryland Randolph, Jackson Frewer, John Craddock, William Price, Benjamin Hatcher, Robert Graham, Alexander Kerr, John Whites, Henry L. Biscoe, William Rowlett, Fleming Abbott and Buddy Denning.
FRANCIS PRESTON, foreman. A Copy—Teste
WM. LAMBERT, Jr. D. C. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM A GENTLEMEN AT WASHINGTON.
The interesting subject of the embargo is at last upon the anvil of discussion before the Senate. Expectation is on tiptoe, and sensibility tenderly excited, but not so much as to the issue, as to the development of various views, and the direction of various parties.
The calculation must have been familiar to every mind, which has been at all conversant with our affairs, that the embargo would not only be continued, but accompanied with additional rigor.
The triple alternative of war—the embargo—or submission, is too evident to be misconceived, and too unavailing to admit of any intermediate compromise. Those who are in opposition to the administration, and for this reason alone, hostile to the measure, appear to be embarrassed in their designs, and confounded in their arguments, because they can no longer repeal the resistless proof of British injustice. They are driven to this admission, but at the same time, affect the purest sincerity, and the most patriotic indignation. It is impossible to witness this curious combination, without being forcibly reminded of the Latin proverb, Lucus a non Lucendo .
The friends of the administration are duly aware of the natural consequences of the embargo; they no doubt, feel for themselves, and more for their constituents; but these considerations die away at the altar of national honor. They have observed the most ungracious and conciliatory style of conduct, in order to soften the harshness of party spirit, and to bring about the delightful consummation of unity in sentiment, and unity in action, which are so extremely essential to the present crisis. This is emphatically the time to try men's souls, to find out whether they possess the common virtue of sacrificing personal resentment to impartial judgment, and party prejudice to public good. It is, indeed, an awful period in our destiny; but not so much in fact, as in fancy. We have inexhaustible resources, which will always secure to us the elementary comforts of life, and we have only to take care of the surplus to punish our foes, and, perhaps, to re-establish the order of justice and neutral rights, which have been so basely violated in Europe.
This surely, is but a small tax upon our patriotism, and if we cannot bear it, we ought never to reflect upon those entombed patriots, who fell martyrs to their preservation. But we know, that upon all subjects of human concern, how frequently appeals are made to precedent, and what considerable force and importance are attached to their application. Under these circumstances, it is not only a subject of the highest concern to the present times, but to ages yet to come.
Great Britain, we are told by dreamers and jesuits, is fighting the battles of the world—upon the avowed principle of self-preservation. To this principle, she has proved herself determined to break every tie of social, moral and political justice. It was upon this principle, that she endeavored to wash away the indefensible sins of murder, treachery and plunder, which were so prominently united in her attack upon Copenhagen. Persons of this description, whose minds are infatuated in Britain, and whose imaginations burn with congenial resentment to France, delight to expatiate upon the determination of Bonaparte—that there should be no neutrals. Be it so. It was nothing more than Cnut's fabled command to the ocean, foolish and impossible. But not so with Britain. She may not have assumed this gasconading style, in issuing her edicts against neutrals; but she has done more—she has carried it into actual execution. If, according to her principle of preservation, she claims the right of exacting aid from neutrals, and if it is not afforded, to force and compel it, I cannot perceive the slightest shade of difference between such conduct and the determination of France. But the time has come when discussions of this sort should sink into forgetfulness.
It is perfectly unnecessary to us, and it is neither pleasing nor improving, to sketch
a comparison between these nations. Suffice it to say, they are equally base and inimical. If, however, French influence, that idle story of infuriated disappointment, and exasperated vanity, should still linger in existence, it will be only necessary to refer to a late speech of commanding eloquence, and opposeless energy. I mean the speech of Mr. Giles of Virginia, of which I shall speak presently.
It is impossible that any American in heart and sentiment can feel any thing like foreign influence, and yet suspicion might feed itself upon those violent opponents to the embargo, the repeal of which, without any other substitute, necessarily involving submission. Upon this subject, I wish it were in my power to transmit the most luminous and well-digested speech I ever remember to have heard. I have frequently felt my bosom glow with the most lively emotions in listening to some of our first-rate orators—but I must candidly confess that I never witnessed before, such a volume of light thrown out upon any subject. The public feeling, upon oratory, I have all along thought, was false and degenerate. A bouquet of flowers, whose colors were rich and variegated, and whose fragrance was strong and delightful, has been commonly esteemed as the standard of taste. These considerations, however, were like dewdrops upon the lion's mane. Perhaps they were kindly left for the tasty gentleman from Delaware. He appears fond of the monthly rose, but with all his luxuriance of sarcasm, he cannot affix a thorn. Yes, my dear sir, I never was more delighted in my life, nor was my mind ever more completely satisfied with its previous impressions. Expectation, when heightened to any pitch, is often disappointed, but I will venture, at least, to hazard the trial upon this occasion. To me, the subject appeared to be of that self-evident description, as to forbid any attempt at proof and illustration: but it has literally passed through the crucible of the logician, and seems almost as clear and apparent as the proposition of Locke, that which is, is. For this mastery analysis, I have a ready told you, that we are indebted to Mr. Giles of Virginia. The causes which gave rise to the embargo, were investigated, & found to be amply sufficient. Its objects were traced and exposed, and although, from shameful and unforeseen impediments, they have not been accomplished—yet, if there is any truth in political calculation, they will be. The situation of our country was presented to the view, as being cheerful, industrious and happy, and that it would be our own fault if it did not continue. Upon this part of the subject, I could but remember the exclamation of Saturn —
Ergo ita comperio omnia regna, civitates, nationes, usque eo prosperum imperium habuisse, dum apud eos vera consilia vigerunt. I will forego to give any character of the speech. Let that speak for itself. The consequences, however, which would have resulted, if this measure had not been adopted, and if it is not now continued, were presented in such a dignified order of reasoning and eloquence, as to fix conviction upon the mind of every spectator. Here perhaps, I may incur a mistake, and will employ a moment's digression to correct it. I had just forgotten the indignant looking Englishman in the gallery, who would whisper with an air of affected wisdom, and put on the countenance of reproof , but who, perhaps before they left their soil, never heard any thing more of politics than whist combining a head, or handling a plate . There are, my dear sir, too many of these creatures in our country, whose early life has been formed in menial servitude, and who have imbibed impressions which, I fear never will wear away. They have been accustomed to follow the pomp of equipage, and to esteem every thing by its outside appearance, and because they see very little of it here, they fancy very little of any importance. To such men as these, the elly of a barber, with the trappings of a lord, would be infinitely more interesting, than the animated logic of a Giles. I can but pity such miserable human imitations, but I very much suspect that the time will come, when we shall be obliged to act like the Athenians, who, after a general admission of strangers, found it necessary to remit them. But to return to our subject. We are triumphantly told, that the embargo will not have the slightest effect upon Great Britain. That avenues of commerce are now opened, from whence she will derive the most abundant gratifications to her wants. But we know very well that she has taken great pains to encourage violations of this measure, under assurances that nothing should be improperly molested, and that she has invariably given the highest possible prices. Does this correspond with Mr. Canning's affected sarcastic indifference? No—it is contrary to the natural and moral state of things. But to admit the full truth of the statement, for it is scarcely possible, that any admission can injure a cause so strongly fortified with reason and justice. The evidence to be drawn from this statement, is nothing more nor less than that Great Britain is beyond our reach, is out of our power—that the means of her prosperity are still secure, and that her navy is still the mistress of the deep. This investigation ought not to be directed so much by a calculation of her power, as a calculation of her temper and disposition towards us. There is no person, it is presumed, who is not fully convinced in regard to this, that she is determined to pair and reduce our national rights, and if possible, to force our commerce back into its wonted colonial channel. To this usurpation of right and its corresponding practice of iniquity, we likewise presume that no American would ever submit.—What, then, can the opposition intend, when they pourtray in such glowing colors, the irrepressible prosperity of G. Britain? That because we cannot awaken an impulse of justice, or diminish the strength of her force—that we should submit! Every acquisition to her power, and every reason indeed, which speaks of her powerful resources, is so much in favor of the measure we have pursued, for the manifest reason, that as her means rise in proportion to her iniquity, we shall be injured by every advance. This is not a subject of counting house calculation. It is not a traffic about a cargo of produce, what price we shall ask, and what price they will give. It is not whether the cotton planter of Carolina, will suffer more from keeping the product of his labor, than
the manufacturer of England, who is thrown out of employment. It is not whether Massachusetts suffers more than any other state, as Mr. Lloyd suggests, it is perfectly unnecessary to enter into the analysis, to find out whether the trader of the East suffers more by keeping his vessels at his wharf, or the farmer of the South, by keeping his produce in his barn. They both, without doubt, must suffer materially. The farmers of the South must generally possess more manual and team labor than is necessary to work family subsistence—of course, prudence would suggest to them, upon the continuance of the embargo, to shorten their crops. The result will, most evidently, be to create supernumerary hands. How are they to dispose of them? Agriculture is the element of Virginia, and of course, they could only be hired for that purpose. In consequence of this restriction, which stops not only our vessels, but our ploughs, no person would hire them. Thus the farmer looses a considerable proportion of his labor, and in many points of view, the expense of clothing, &c. &c. cannot well be borne, and unless he is affluent enough to direct this extra labor to the improvement of his land, he will be compelled to make proportionable sacrifices. Of course, then, the farmers of the South are not so happily exempt from the operation of the embargo. But under all these circumstances, we find them as cheerful as ever, and when they know it is all for the honor of their country, they will feel every privation, as bearing additional evidence of their patriotism. Our Eastern brethren can suffer very little more, notwithstanding their representative, Mr. Lloyd, tells us that the lands are so very sterile, that with the most persevering industry, they can barely afford subsistence; and yet he says, that he would perish sooner than submit, but at the same time, he wishes the embargo to be raised, and our merchantmen suffered to arm.
There is so little benefit, and so much evil resulting from this alternative, provided it is conducted with sincerity, that I cannot forbear from suggesting suspicions. We have already seen the texture of their political virtue, in violating a measure of the general government. We can, therefore, have but little reliance upon this score.
If sincere, as already mentioned, in maintaining their sea rights, and were bound to any port from which the British flag is excluded, they would, of course, be obliged to encounter British cruisers, to which they would be forced to surrender, or be destroyed. It would be a calculation, similar to drawing a prize from a lottery, to expect to escape.
Destruction to them then, and war to our country, would be the evident result, if they were sincere. But what are the inducements to make them sincere? To seek British protection, and to trade under the orders of council, a practice which has already prevailed to some extent, and would, by this measure, be considerably increased. Hence it is, that I draw one of the conclusions, that if they are sincere, it is infinitely worse than the embargo, and if they are insincere, it would virtually be submission. Upon this subject, however, the report of the committee is an able and masterly expose.
The following short but perspicuous view of the orders in council, was furnished by a friend of distinguished talents and respect.
BRITISH ORDERS OF COUNCIL, 11th Nov. 1807. And Subsequent Acts of Parliament.
Declare lawful prize, all goods, wares and merchandise, going to, or coming from, all ports and places where the British flag is excluded. These places may be now enumerated as follows, viz. France, Holland, Russia and their islands and dependencies, and probably these United States, for although we admit their merchant vessels, their ships of war are excluded by the President's Proclamation. There may be also some ports of Spain, as yet, in the same situation. Neutrals, however, are permitted to carry articles of the produce or manufacture of the above mentioned places, or of their own, to Great Britain, and to re-export them to any port not actually blockaded, on payment of the following duties and customs, viz.
On coffee, 28s sterling per cwt. Brown sugar, 10s. Clayed do. 14s. Indigo, 2s per lb. Tobacco, 1d 1-2. Mahogany, 20s per ton. Masts & Spars, from 5s to 27s (according to size) for 50 cubic feet. Oars, 40s per 120. Cotton Yarn, 2s per lb. Rice, 2s per cwt. Rozin, 9d per barrel. Turpentine, 3s6. Pitch and Tar, 4d 1-2. Wines, 66 per 252 gallons. All other goods allowed to be warehoused by former acts, to pay 40s per cwt. on exportation, and in addition to the old duties. The manner of enforcing this law, has reference to former revenue laws, wherein the penalty of death, is, in some cases, inflicted for their infringement. The above enumerated articles were allowed by former laws, to have the duties secured by bond. The after mentioned goods were not allowed to be bonded for, consequently the duties must be paid on landing them, viz:
On Pot and Pearl Ashes, 10s ster. per cwt. Oak Bark, 2/6. Snap Bread, 4s. Butter, 20s. Flur, 5s. Fish, 4s. Pork, 17/6. Salt Beef, 15s per bbl. Wheat, 10s per 8 bushels. All goods warehoused, are permitted to remain fifteen months, at the expiration of which time, the duties and customs must be paid, or the goods destroyed. The proprietor has the alternative of re-shipping them to the place from whence they came; but none of them would bear these duties, charges and double freight.
Cotton wool ought also to be mentioned—it cannot be re-exported under 9d sterling per lb. exclusive of heavy charges, nor until the market is over stocked with the articles, as it must, indeed, with every other here mentioned, before we shall be allowed to carry it away. Take off the embargo, and no American will ever make a second attempt to try the European market, under these restrictions. There are a number of other articles enumerated in the acts of parliament, but those mentioned above, are what affect our commerce the most. It would appear that Mr. Canning really calculated on our going to war with the enemies of Great Britain, for he had provision made for the admission of our prize vessels.
COMMUNICATION.
In obedience to general orders from the executive of Virginia, the Col. of the county of Prince Edward caused to be assembled the militia of said county in order to obtain the quota which his regiment was required to furnish, under a state requisition made by the executive of the United States. The call was obeyed with the utmost promptitude and alacrity and the question being put at the head of the regiment, whether the quota should be obtained by draft—it was effectually answered by a tender of volunteers more than sufficient to meet the demand of the government. On this occasion the true American spirit displayed itself; party differences were all forgotten, evincing to the world that whenever a great crisis arrives, the American people are ONE.
SEVENTY SIX. November 26, 1808.
FROM THE SPIRIT OF '76.
Published by desire.
The Editor having understood that the remarks in his last paper under the head of "The Election of the next Governor" have been attributed to the Lieut. Governor, thinks proper to declare that they were neither seen by or known to Mr. M'Rae until they appeared in print. They were exclusively the Editor's own remarks, without the privy or knowledge of that gentleman.
The following are the aggregate votes in the state of Ohio for Electors:
Table with 2 columns: Repub. and Fed. Rows: Massie 3,645, Putnam 1,174; Wood 3,311, Wells 1,057; McCune 3,307, Skenenck 1,031.
The republicans were so confident of victory, that they brought out but an inconsiderable portion of their strength.
Charity Sermon.
THE Rev. Mr. Courtney will preach a Sermon at the Baptist Meeting-House in this city on Sunday next, when a collection will be made for the benefit of the RICHMOND FEMALE HUMANE ASSOCIATION. December 3.
JOHN STAPLES, of Buckingham County, will be a Candidate before the General Assembly, for the Register's Office. Richmond, 28th Nov. 1808.
Public Sale.
THAT valuable Property belonging to the estate of Michael Fackler, deceased, situated and being about the centre of the town of Staunton, in Augusta county, Virginia, consisting of
Two Lots,
Adjoining each other, containing nearly one acre of ground. On one of the lots there is a Tan Yard with convenient buildings. On the other there is a large Merchant Mill, with two water wheels and two pair of stones, with convenient out-houses, in one of which there is a Carding Machine, drove by the same stream which never fails. The fall is about 30 or 40 feet, and consequently other water works could be erected on the same lot. There is also a large Frame Dwelling House, 40 by 60 feet, on the Mill lot. The whole of the above property under a lease, the unexpired term of upwards of 40 years, and will be offered at public sale on the 31st day of December next on the premises, between the hours of 12 and 3 of the clock, P. M. One half of the amount of the purchase money must be paid on the day of sale. A liberal credit will be given on the balance being secured to the satisfaction of
JACOB PECK, SAMUEL CLARKE, Executors. September 28, 1808.
Wanted, on Hire
THE NEXT YEAR, A Man and a Woman servant—the man must be well acquainted with house business generally, and the management of horses—the woman a good cook—both must come well recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 19.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Sherwood Fowler, to secure the payment of a debt to John Chaffin, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the dwelling house of the said Fowler, in the county of Cumberland,
100 Acres of Land,
part of the tract whereon the said Fowler now resides, or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay the debt, interest, and cost. The sale to commence on the 15th day of December next. SAYMER WRIGHT, JOHN WOODSON, Trustees. November 28th, 1808.
Notice.
THE subscribers have lately opened store in Mr. Michel's brick building near the Market House, where they offer for sale, a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
on moderate terms for cash or country produce. Pulling & Collins. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1808.
The Grand Lodge OF VIRGINIA
WILL meet, at the Masons' Hall, in this city, at 6 o'clock, in the evening of the second Monday in December next. Nov. 25th 1808.
PURSUANT to a decree of the worthy court of Amelia county, pronounced at June court last, in a suit, Jackson Farris and others, plaintiffs, and Elizabeth Farris and others, defendants, will be SOLD, on a credit of 12 months, on the premises, on the 31st of next month.
A Tract of Land,
lying in said county, late the property of William Farris, deceased, and adjoining the lands belonging to the estate of William Jones, deceased, and adjoining the land of Jesse Neaby and others, containing about 100 acres be it more or less.
The Commissioners. November 14th, 1808.
Advertisement for P. TOMAC, a running horse, 4 years old last spring, WILL CERTAINLY STAND at my stable in the county of Brunswick, to be let to mares the next season. B. WILKS.
To the Public.
FROM credible information, I am induced to believe that General Ridgeley of Maryland, has or intends to challenge, my horse Potomac, with his horse Bar Boy, to run 4 miles heats, for Ten Thousand Dollars. To satisfy that Gentleman, I will meet him on half way ground, and run him 4 miles heats, P. Tomac against Post-Boy, or any horse he may name, agreeable to the rules of New Market; he the said Ridgeley naming his horse fifteen days before the commencement of the Race; for said sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars, at any time between this and the first day of January next. B. WILKS.
The Editors as far to the northward as Baltimore, will please insert the above for two weeks, and the expense will be paid to their agent in Petersburg.
William Richardson, Jr.
CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER, At the sign of the Clock and Watches, on the south side of the main street, six doors below the Market Bridge, Richmond, cleans and repairs, Re-setting, Horizontal and plain Watches, musical, chime and plain Clocks, in the best manner and on moderate terms. N. B. All repairs warranted twelve months. November 29th, 1808.
THE subscriber having removed to the house on Shockoe Hill, formerly occupied by Maj. William Du Val, in a very agreeable part of the city, and contiguous to the Capitol, is prepared and desirous of taking from 15 to 20 Members of the Assembly as boarders during the ensuing session. The greatest attention will be paid to their accommodation. N. B. He has for sale three or four likely young Negroes, two of whom are likely young men. H. Puryear.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808.
TO be sold, on Monday the 12th day of this month, at the late dwelling house of Doct. John Grigian, deceased, in this city, on a credit of 12 months (upon all sums over twenty dollars), the purchaser giving bonds with approved security bearing interest from the date) about twenty very valuable Slaves, among which are two female cooks, a cooper, house servants, a good coachman and ostler, and a man who has been several years engaged in the rope work business. Also all the household and kitchen furniture, a carriage and horses, and several cattle. Wm. C. Williams, Exr. of Doct. John Grigian, decd. Richmond. Dec. 2 1808.
Notice!
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Boyle Brackett, decd. are requested to meet me at Hugh French's Tavern in the upper end of Powhatan County, on Monday the 26th day of December next, and make them known—those inclined to said estate, are once more requested to make payment at the same time. I shall on the same day offer
Several Negroes
for sale, and a few to hire for the ensuing year: Ludwell Brackett. November 24th, 1808.
FOR SALE
at the ARGUS OFFICE, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE BELL TAVERN, [PRICE TWO DOLLARS.] A SYSTEM OF
Military Tactics, CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES
OF Discipline & Movements, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY;
WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS. ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHOWING UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED MOVEMENTS. BY DANIEL FISHER.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE HENNING'S
New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING
The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.

Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen with the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond, August 3, 1808.
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post-office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on or exchange for other lands without improvements. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to
Carter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent.
10th May, 1808.
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants.
May 31, 1808
Robert Mitchell.
Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808.
FOR SALE,
On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Bill Box, by Pantaloon. Also a FILLY, 3 years old, by Precipitate, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman who wish to raise from a good stock. Apply to
John Tyler.
Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808.
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE
TRIAL OF A. BURR,
Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale. Sept. 27.
ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee.
Powhatan. Oct. 20th. 1808.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, the 1st August last, a Negro Fellow EDMUND , who has a pretty general acquaintance, and well known inclined to be of a yellow complexion, has a slight scar on one of his cheeks, 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a tolerable stout, active, bony fellow, slop shouldered, his mouth and lips are large and prominent; he is accustomed to the management of young horses and is a carriage driver. He was purchased out of Page's estate, near Hanover Town, 10 or 11 years ago—famous to that period, he had been hired by Paul Tishman, dec. and used to train horses. It is conjectured he is gone to that part of the country—He is well acquainted in Richmond and Manchester. I will give Twenty Dollars for his delivery, or Ten for lodging him in any jail, besides what the law allows.
ED: DILLON.
Prince Edward, 24th Oct. 1808.
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the land whereof John McMurry died seized, may be sold for the payment of his just debts. Wm. OVERTON, Adm. of John McMurry
Charlotte, Oct 12, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, to alter the Scite fixed on by the commissioners for the public buildings in the county of Nelson. October 17th, 1808.
For Sale,
Twenty-five Tons Sweden and American Iron, Eighty Bundles Nail Rods, Eighty Kegs Paint, white, red and yellow, Twenty-five Boxes Window glass, 10, 12, American and English Powder, Spanish Indigo, Pipes by the Box, Sweet Oil by the Box and Retail, A few Sacks Salt, Shot of all sizes, with our usual assortment of GROCERIES, &c.
Russell & Wallace.
Richmond, Nov. 3d. 1808.
MANCHESTER Turnpike Company.
THE annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next. Special matters of business important to the interest of the company require a full meeting; hence it is expected, that such member as cannot attend in person will appoint deputies to act for them.
JAMES BRANDER, Clk.
Nov. 7, 1808.
A Tutor Wanted.
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who understands the Latin and English languages grammatically, and who unites therewith a competent knowledge of Arithmetic, Geography and the Mathematics, will meet with encouragement on application to the subscribers. To such a character, coming well recommended, a liberal salary will be given by
Joseph Carter, and
Joseph Carter, Jr.
Coroloman, Lancaster county, } 4w
Octber 29, 1808.
WE, the proprietors of what is called Martin's Swamp, on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, hereby warn all persons from hunting, fowling, fishing or entering the said Swamp, from and after the date of this notice, as we are determined to put the utmost rigor of the law in force against all such persons as shall hereafter offend, or enter the said Swamp, without being legally authorised by the proprietors, or some one of them, under hand and seal.
Robert Watkins,
Bowler Cocke,
Thos. Stratton,
Proprietors of what is called Martin's Swamp.
Chesterfield, Nov. 4. 1808.
Notice is hereby given,
That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, by Richard Denny, in behalf of himself and others, to vest in them, certain lands in Monongalia county, belonging to the estate of Capt. James Lang, deceased.
Nov. 12, 1808.
To Rent,
THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richmond & Co's. office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately.
JOSEPH GALLEGO.
Richmond, Oct. 6. 1808.
Notice.
THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law authorising the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge.
Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED,
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer
September 8, 1808.
Notice.
FOR LEASE OR SALE,
A House with 6 rooms, Well finished, with the necessary offices, and a new garden paled in, situated about 7 miles from Manchester, on the turnpike road, and a good stand for a tavern. With the tenement may be had 100 acres of land adjoining nearly the whole of which is in timber. Should a person of good character, well qualified for a publican, apply, I would prefer a lease of the premises—and as an encouragement to such an one, I would let it go cheap, or I would sell the same. The terms will be made known, in either case, on application to the subscriber, near the same.
William Sowell.
Chesterfield county, Oct. 3
20th, 1808.
Notice.
INTEND to make application to the next General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia, in order to obtain a divorce. ANN ALRICKS.
Loudoun, Oct. 12th, 1808.
Those persons who have put into the hands of James Thompson, late Constable of the City of Richmond, any bonds, notes, or accounts, which are not satisfied, are requested to make application to the subscribers for such claims, on or before the 12th day of December next, after which period, the securities of said Thompson will not consider themselves responsible for any claim after that date.
JAMES THOMPSON, RICHARD THOMPSON, JAMES MCCLURE.
Richmond, Nov. 21st, 1808.
Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.
Drury Birchett.
Richmond, August 25, 1808.
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, &c. FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Benjamin Toler, dec. WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on Tuesday the 20th day of December next, if fair, if no, the next fair day, (and continue from day to day until all are sold) on the premises, that valuable
Tract of Land,
In Caroline county, called the GOOSE PONDS, lying immediately on Pamunkey river, containing 843 Acres, more or less. The quality of the land, the buildings, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to purchase; a crop of wheat is sown thereon, and immediate possession will be given—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and the balance at the expiration of twelve months, to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land, with a bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—Also, at the same time and place, will be sold, about
16 Likely Negroes,
Among which is a valuable blacksmith—the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Fodder, &c. for which twelve months credit will be given, for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash.—And on Tuesday the sixth day of the same month, WILL BE SOLD, in Hanover Town, on the premises, the
House and Lot,
In good repair, whereon Dr. Christie at present resides, for which twelve months credit will be allowed, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Possession may be had on the first day of January, 1809.—Bond creditors may find to their interest to attend these sales.
Matthew Toler,
Administrator with the will annexed of
Benjamin Toler, dec.
Hanover, October 31, 1808.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Robert White, jr. and Archibald Stuart, esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia court-house; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, jr. esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Richard Parker and Edmund Winston, esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses.—And Francis T. Brooke and Hugh Holmes, esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this 11th day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jos. Prentis, (Seal) Jno. Tyler, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, (Seal) Robt. White, jr. (Seal) Paul Carrington, jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal) Published by order of the Judges.
WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
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Deserter.
DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair.—He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry.
A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States.
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt.
5th U. S. Reg't. Infantry.
November 23, 1808.
Negroes to be Hired out; and Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Hogs, and Crops to be sold.
ON Thursday the 29th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be hired out, for the ensuing year, at Richland, in the county of Mecklenburg,
25 Likely Negroes.
At the same time and place, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the Stock of Cattle, (consisting of several or eighty head, among which are several valuable yoke of young steers,) Sheep, Horses and Hogs; about 400 Barrels of Corn, 15 Stacks of Oats, the Crop of Wheat, and all the Plantation Utensils. Twelve months credit will be allowed on all sums exceeding twenty dollars, bonds with good security being given, bearing interest from the date, which interest is to be remitted, in case of punctual payment of the principal. Ten per cent deduction will be made for cash.
WM. MUNFORD.
Richmond, Nov. 24th, 1808.
For Sale,
THAT valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat creek, containing upwards of 900 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land. If the land is sold, I will dispose of thirty or forty valuable negroes. For terms apply to
WILLIAM MURRAY,
Grove Brook, 23d Nov. 1808.
100 Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril.
Drury Birchett.
Richmond, August 25, 1808.
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of the institution, at very low prices at whole sale and retail.
CUT NAILS.
  Wholesale prices. Retail prices.    3dy 13 cents. 14 cents per lb  4 12 1-2 13 1-2  5 12 13  6 11 1-2 12 1-2  8 10 1-2 11 1-2  10 10 11  12 10 11  20 10 11  Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2  
CUT BRADS.
  8dy 10 cents. 11 cents per lb  10 9 1-2 10 1-2  12 Do. Do.  20 Do. Do.  
SPRIGS.
  3dy 39 cts. h. lb. 50 per m.  4 22 1-3 67  6 17 84  
WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS.
  6dy 13 14 per lb.  8 12 1-2 13 1-3  10 12 13  12 11 1-2 12 1-2  20 11 12  30 11 12  
Spikes of all sizes same price as 30dy. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatches, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes.
  Fair tops, back straps, $ 9  Ditto 3  Suwarrows, 7  Half Boots, 5  Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 3/4 a 12 3/4  Do. second & third qualities, 7 3/4 a 9 3/4  Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 a 8 3/4  Girls do. 4 3/4 a 4 3/4  Boys do. 3 3/4 a 6 3/4  Childrens' shoetees, 3 3/4 a 4 3/4  Fire Buckets $ 4 3/4 a $ 5 per pair  Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines.  
Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern.
D. J. BURR
April 26, 1808. (2aw1m 1awtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of September, a bright mulatto girl named AGNESS, about 12 or 13 years old, lips a little in most of her words, generally smiles when spoken to, has a narrow face, with a thin high nose. She formerly belonged to Col. Holt Richeson—a this death, most of the negroes belonging to the said estate, centred in the hands of Capt. William Dandridge and Mr. Bowler Cocke, Jr. of Henrico, where it is possible she may have got. Capt. B. Oliver of Hanover, holds one of her aunts, and Mr. Geo. Jefferson of Richmond, holds her father, whose name is Claiborne. There is no doubt but she is at one or the other of those places. Whoever will deliver her to me in King William, shall receive the above reward.
EDMD. LITTLEPAGE.
November 5, 1808.
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
(NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN.) Is in nearly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equal by good terms as heretofore.
 Wax and fair Calf Skins