Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-05-27 00:00:00

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Sale of Negroes.
In pursuance of a deed of trust executed to me by John Ogilby of the county of Person, North Carolina, for purposes therein expressed, I shall on the 9th of June next, if fair, if not the next fair day, proceed to sell, at the Red House in Caswell county, [N. C.] to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following slaves to wit: James, Davy, Tom, Adam, Bob, and Major, or as many of them as will be sufficient to answer the purposes of said deed.
Wm. S. Archer.
May 20th, 1808.
MILITARY LANDS
IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to
William Du-Val. Buckingham, January 20, 1808. w-f
By Authority.
AN ACT
For the relief of George Hunter. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers be authorised to examine and settle the accounts of George Hunter, of Philadelphia, and in the said settlement to allow him a credit for such quantity of saltpetre, the property of the United States, delivered to him for the purpose of being purified, as shall be made appear to have been destroyed by fire in his warehouse.
April 25, 1808.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Making appropriations for the support of an additional military force for the year one thousand, eight hundred and eight.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the necessary expense to the first day of January next, of the troops to be raised by virtue of an act, intitled, "An act to raise for a limited time an additional military force," passed on the twelfth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the following sums be, and the same hereby are respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For pay, two hundred and eighty-one thousand, nine hundred and twenty dollars:
For forage, eighteen thousand, four hundred and seventy-nine dollars:
For subsistence, two hundred and thirty thousand, six hundred and ninety six dollars:
For clothing, one hundred and fifty thousand, five hundred and twenty eight dollars:
For bounties and premiums, eighty five thousand, one hundred and twenty dollars:
For the medical and hospital departments, fifteen thousand dollars:
For camp equipage, tents, barracks, fuel and transportation one hundred and eleven thousand dollars:
For contingencies, ten thousand dollars:
For ordnance, sixty thousand dollars:
For the purchase of horses and other expenses necessary to mount the cavalry, thirty-six thousand, seven hundred and twenty dollars:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
April 25, 1808.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To authorise and empower the President of the United States to exchange certain lands, for other lands more suitable for fortification.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised and empowered, to cause the lands in Portland whereon the fort and battery now stand, and the lands at Ocracoke and Old Topsail Inlets, in North Carolina, acquired with a view to erecting fortifications, to be exchanged for other lands more suitable for fortification, and the protection of Portland, in the district of Maine, and Ocracoke, and Old Topsail Inlet, in North Carolina.
April 25, 1808.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To appropriate money for the providing an additional number of gun-boats.
BE it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised and empowered to cause to be built, or purchased, armed and equipped, a number not exceeding one hundred and eighty-eight gun-boats, for the better protection of the ports and harbors of the United States, and for such other purposes as in his opinion the public service may require.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding eight hundred and fifty two thousand five hundred dollars be and the same hereby is appropriated for this purpose, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
December 18, 1807.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Concerning public contracts.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act, no member of Congress shall, directly or indirectly, himself, or by any other person whatsoever, in trust for him, or for his use or benefit, or on his account undertake, execute, hold or enjoy, in the whole or in part, any contract or agreement hereafter to be made or entered into with any officer of the United States, in their behalf, or with any person authorised to make contracts on the part of the United States; and if any member of Congress shall, directly or indirectly, himself, or by any other person whatsoever, in trust for him, or for his use or benefit, or on his account, enter into, accept of, agree for, undertake or execute any such contract or agreement in the whole, or in part, every member so offending, shall, for every such offence, upon conviction thereof, before any court of the United States, or the territories thereof, having cognizance of such offence, be adjudged guilty of a high misdemeanor and shall be fined three thousand dollars; and every such contract or agreement as aforesaid, shall moreover be absolutely void and of no effect: Provided nevertheless, That in all cases where any sum or sums of money shall have been advanced on the part of the United States, in consideration of any such contract or agreement, the same shall be forthwith repaid; and in case of refusal or delay to repay the same, when demanded, by the proper officer of the department under whose authority such contract or agreement shall have been made or entered into, every person so refusing or delaying together with his surety or sureties, shall be forthwith prosecuted at law for the recovery of any such sum or sums of money advanced as aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That nothing herein contained shall extend, or be construed to extend to any contract or agreement, made or entered into, or accepted, by any incorporated company, where such contract or agreement shall be made for the general benefit of such incorporation or company; nor to the purchase or sale of bills of exchange or other property by any member of congress, where the same shall be ready for delivery, and for which payment shall be made at the time of making or entering into the contract or agreement.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in every such contract or agreement to be made or entered into, or accepted as aforesaid, there shall be inserted an express condition, that no member of Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of such contract or agreement, or to any benefit to arise thereupon.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That if any officer of the United States on behalf of the United States shall directly or
indirectly make or enter into any contract, bargain, or agreement, in writing or otherwise, other than such as are herein excepted, with any member of Congress, such officer so offending, on conviction thereof before any court having jurisdiction thereof, shall be deemed and taken to be guilty of a high misdemeanor, and be fined in a sum of three thousand dollars.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That from and after the passing of this act, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy, and the Postmaster General annually to lay before Congress a statement of all the contracts which have been made in their respective departments during the year preceding such report exhibiting in such statement the name of the contractor, the article or thing contracted for, the place where the article was to be delivered, or the thing performed, the sum to be paid for its performance or delivery, and the date or duration of the contract.
April 21, 1808.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
From the Baltimore North American
RURAL ECONOMY.
We are gratified in presenting to our readers the following communication respecting the Sheep, an animal so interesting to man, and whose improvement in this country, to the most valuable private and national purposes ought to be assiduously cultivated. We suppose it to be the result of the experience of Mr. Diggs, whose intelligence, and surveys of men and things in other climes, attach the highest respect to his opinions and remarks.
The Editor of the North American Farmer, by inserting the following Letter, just received by him on the interesting subject of sheep and wool.
Warburton, May 4, 1808.
Dear Sir, You solicit from me "some information as to comparison between ours and the common run of English wool, and for some account of Mr. Custis's sheep, their quality of wool, especially those of Smith's Islands; and of his Arlington long-wooled improved stock out of the Marino's and the Persian stock, &c. &c." It is from this stock that my neighbour Gen. Washington, at the period of his loss to our country, had obtained from their admixture with his chosen ewes, a breed, in my opinion far superior for American purposes, to either the Marino's or Persian; and although less in size, and perhaps weight of fleece, their quality of wool was full as good for the fabric of the common broad-cloths of England, as any which had come under my observation in the principal cloathing counties of Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucester or Somerset—which last furnishes the finest and most delicate broad-cloths and cassimeres. It is a well known fact, that those highest priced cloths of unmixed and most delicate colours, are made solely from Spanish wool; although much of it is blended with English wool for the making of mixed colors and inferior kinds of cloth. The long-stapled blanketting wool (produced mostly in Lincolnshire and its vicinity) stands unrivaled as to value or productiveness of fleece, although those sheep bear no proportion of estimate value for sale as breeders of first rate stock; to those of Leicestershire, Mr. Barkewell's (of Disly) improved stock, or many others in that quarter of England. Sir J. Sinclair and Mr. Arthur Young have shewn me a rare fleece of that kind of Lincolnshire wool, which weighed above twenty-seven pounds, and its length of fibre was from eighteen to twenty inches.—A preserved body of this sheep is kept in a glass case in the Agricultural Society's house in London.
It would take up pages to describe the excellence of that all-important staple article, and the due care which the breeders take in their crosses and improvements of sheep in England, where the climate is by no means so friendly to fine wools as our central states.
There was a very unusual ardour among some of the first nobility and gentry of Britain, for the improvement of sheep and wool, about fifteen years ago—since which period several Spanish and some Tibet Rams have been procured in England, and there
is no calculating what benefits may have arisen from a well chosen mixture between them and the improved Bakewell or Disly breed. Such was the rage for obtaining this last mentioned stock, that Mr. Bakewell has been known one year to let out, for the tupping season only, and to a limited number of ewes, (I think fifty) three of his best rams, at the enormous price of 400 guineas each—1200 guineas for the three! It is therefore out of my power to state to what lengths the improvement of sheep, or excellence of wool, have since been carried to in England.
During a short residence in Spain, (before our revolutionary war) where the interior country is very similar in climate to this, and in the same latitude I found the best woolled sheep were nearly in the central parts of that kingdom; where the climate too is more even and temperate. They move their sheep in vast flocks, (sometimes 15,000 in a flock) from the extreme of summer and winter seasons, to those commons and fields, for better pasturage, and situated in milder climates; so that the herds are generally on the move southward or northward. I look upon a shift or move of pasturage, after that of proper food, as the next essential for obtaining fine and healthy sheep. About Biscay, and that northern division, I thought the sheep inferior to those on the Catalonia or Mediterranean side, which is in a much warmer climate. The Grenada mountains (more southward, tho' always capt with snow) shew some fine flocks on their surrounding plains. Their food is solely a short, close-textured grass, with several wild herbs of aromatic flavour. Their breeders are careful as to choice of stock rams, but never alter the lambs with the knife as we do, and prefer the mode of twining, which they suppose aids the staple of their wool! These are my crude observations, made so far back as 1774 and 1775.
For the productions exhibited at the last week's Arlington sheep-shearing at Mr. Custis's farm, (which has only between it and the city of Washington the river Potomac, and near which the Potomac Bridge is beginning to be built) I must refer you to the published accounts, for the nature and distribution of his annual prize. The premiums this year, as heretofore, were for the best ten yards specimen of homespun cotton: I have hopes they will soon be extended to woollen cloth, as well as flaxen linen; of which last there was a specimen of a table cloth exhibited at the meeting, of a damask pattern, in its brown, unbleached state, which, in fineness of texture and of weaving, would not disgrace (when bleached) any table in the United States. I am informed, it was made at Mr. Mason's in Washington county.
But, Sir, Mr. Custis's primary and most beneficial object, is confined to sheep and wool. He certainly deserves every commendation for this his institution, which though lately begun, is now becoming duly noticed. He has taken the very highest ground for benefiting his country, by the encouragement of sheep-breeding, and thereby getting the most beneficial productions of wool for establishing a home manufacture of cloth, in which we have been so backward, and heretofore so very dependent on European markets.
Within this twenty years, and in the recollection of most readers, the culture of cotton, for exportation from the United States, was hardly contemplated—nay, the attempt was even laughed at. Yet we now see that we have supplied, for some years past, the deficiencies of the British markets with ample quantities; and that our southern, and particularly Georgia and Sea Island productions, obtain decided preference, and produce a higher price from the British manufacturers, (from their superior fine quality and length of staple) than cotton of any other production in the universe.
Why then may it not be so as to wool.
We have a widely extended country, ample and bountiful pasturages, and climates incontrovertibly fitter for sheep than Britain—where a larger quantity of different kinds of wool is raised than in any other part of the
world—and where, during a seven years residence, I had many opportunities of viewing with delight the commendable assiduity of its gentry and farmers, for amending their breed of sheep.
I have seen the flocks of dozens of the first sheep-breeders in England, viz. Mr. Bakewell, before mentioned—*Mr. Stone, of Quorn—Mr. Fowler, of Rollright—Mr. Astley, of Odstone—Mr. Green, &c. &c. &c. And altho' their sheep were far superior in form, in size, and perhaps in weight of fleece, I saw no samples of wool of finer texture or length of staple, than those of Mr. Custis's Arlington improved long-wool, or his sea-island samples; and which last will be better described by his intended publication, than I have now time to do it. Some of his Arlington long-woolled improved, have yielded at two years old, a fleece of 8 pounds of excellent wool, fourteen inches in length of fibre, but their average may be fairly taken as nine inches. A favourite ewe (called Molly Colston, whose breed I would recommend to you) produced at her first shearing, seven pounds of washed wool, of first quality for fineness, and its length of fibre above nine inches, (a sample of which I inclose) although she is but a small sheep, now thin of flesh, and a third lamb by her side.
Mr. Custis's Smith's Islands breed are of different sizes, a wildish race, and reared only on the salt-marsh pastures; those improved above others in size, must be entirely owing to the largest males obtaining the mastery of flock, and thereby becoming the sires for the whole; for on the islands they can only be improved as yet by nature alone, (which is contrary to general ideas) and they produce a wool equally fine, and as soft to the touch as the best Spanish; and as far as I can recollect, full as long in the fibre. The best ewes and wedders of these sheep, produce four pounds of wool at a shearing, and they are shorn twice a year. On account of their salt pasturage, they are perfectly healthy, free from tags, and yield delicious dark-coloured mutton. Their wool becomes much benefited by their admixture with the improved Mount Vernon stock, from the Marino's and Persian; and it is a singular fact, that every of the few progressing mixtures with that of the now Arlington long-woolled improved, still mends the staple of their wool, as well as gives additional size.
* Mr. Stone, of Quorn, in Leicestershire, England, on the 11th of August, made a public shew of Rams, to let out for the season and he then let No. 10. a shearing ram, to Mr. Duddie, for 400 No. 11. a shearing ram, to Mr. Coke of Norfolk 500 No. 7. a shearing ram, to Mr. Dolby 200 No. 6. do to Mr. Trueman 300 No. 8. a two shear ram, to the Duke of Bedford, and to tup 20 ewes, before he was sent to the Duke 500 No. 9. also a two shear to Mr. Wingfield 300
For the hire of Six Rams N. B. No. 11. and No. 7. were the twins of one ewe. 2200
From the National Intelligencer.
GOOD OUT OF EVIL.
It is a most fortunate circumstance that there are very few evils which can be inflicted either upon individuals or communities, which do not bring with them benefits which would not otherwise be received. This is among the best illustrations of the beneficence of a Being, who seems, even in the afflictions imposed on man, to be regardful of his happiness. From this circumstance it also frequently happens that the individual or nation, that aims the most deadly blow at the felicity or existence of an enemy, eventually confers the highest blessing. There is every reason to believe that this will be the case with us. The outrages perpetrated on us by the belligerent powers of Europe, and their restrictions on our trade, are already producing the most striking effects in the growth of manufactures. Intelligent men among us have long seen, that nothing was wanting, but some extraordinary stimulus to demonstrate the incalculable benefits to be derived from a zealous development of this great resource. The injustice and oppression of foreign powers

have given birth to this stimulus; and our countrymen, with a spirit that does them honor, are entering with enthusiasm into those great manufactures, that have become doubly profitable from the troubled situation of our foreign intercourse. There is scarcely a town to the eastward, that has not caught the patriotic flame, and whose citizens have not already opened their purses with a liberality worthy of the object. In many of the great commercial towns a large portion of the capital, usually employed in trade, is already engaged in erecting and carrying on cotton manufactories; and we have good authority for saying that the profits, notwithstanding the infancy of the establishments, and the inevitable mistakes which will for some time occur in conducting them, are equal to those of trade.
In Philadelphia especially, and its neighborhood, a great number of persons are already actively engaged in this manufacture. We have before us letters, recently received from a very intelligent man resident in that place, from which we offer the following extracts, in corroboration of these remarks:
"You cannot without attending to the subject (cotton factory) conceive how profitable a business it is, and what little capital is required. The machinery is easily made—Labor is not dearer here than in England; the boys work for 75 cents a week and find themselves—and no one man has more than a dollar per diem. If any person set up Cotton Machinery, it would employ many persons. In Rhode Island there are 20,000 spindles, which I calculate work up 2000lb. of cotton at least per diem into fine thread, or in the year 600,000 at one dollar. Attend to the following calculation:
  Cotton costs here, say 20 cts. one hundred lbs. therefore is 20   100lbs of cotton loses one eighth, or 12 1/2 per cent, and therefore produces 88lbs. of manufactured cotton, which costs in manufacturing, say 25 cents, 25   45   In England cotton costs, with duty, 88lbs. manufactured at 25, Duty at 4 per cent, Freight, Insurance, &c. Duty here 15 per cent. and other charges, 40 25 2 2 10   81 
  "The following statement is the result of cotton made for candlewick at Camac's Mill. Cotton, 100lbs.—it costs 16 cents, but is here put down. Expense of making by contract, 11 cents per lb. 88lb. 20   9 60   Sold at 50 cents per lb. 29 60   44   14 40 
"This quantity is easily made with machinery that does not cost more than 800 or 1000 dollars at the most. I shall go to-morrow to see a factory, where the machinery is worked by horses."
"I wrote you a line yesterday, which I hope has claimed your attention. Trench Cox has advertised for cotton blankets and other cotton manufactures for clothing—each blanket will weigh 3 1/2 lbs. of cotton—10 000 are immediately wanted, and perhaps 50,000; they will be made here. Camac has a wool carding machine which he bought for less than 100 dollars. One man will card 50lbs. of wool for hatters, at 5 cents per lb."
"Machinery is making fast all around here."
New Publications
Just received and for sale at the Argus Office & Book-Store,
A Winter in London; or Sketches of Fashion a novel, in 2 volumes, by T. S. Surr.
Sketches of the History, Genius, Disposition, Accomplishments, Employments, Customs, Virtues, and Vices, of the Fair Sex, in all parts of the World; interspersed with many singular and entertaining Anecdotes.
Time's a Tell Tale: a Comedy, in five acts, by Henry Siddons.
Corinna; or Italy; by Mad. De Stael Holstein, in 2 vols.
Rural Philosophy; or Reflections on Knowledge, Virtue and Happiness; chiefly in reference to a life of retirement in the country, by Ely Bates, Esq.
Ira and Isabella; or the Natural Children; a novel, by the late W. H. Brown, of Boston.
Historical Grammar; or a Chronological Abridgement of Universal History, by C. Bingham, of Boston.
Ballads and Lyrical Pieces, by Walter Scott, Esq. May 27, 1808 w4
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At present occupied by Mr. Hezekiah Mosby pleasantly situated on Shockoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family—Possession may be had immediately.
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Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1808
We understand that a public meeting is to be held at the capitol to-morrow for the purpose of taking into consideration, on the present state of our national affairs, and of framing such resolutions as are suitable to the present crisis. This information gives us great pleasure, hoping as we do that the patriotism of the citizens of Richmond will at that meeting be displayed, not in eloquent speeches only, but in substantial measures to promote the prosperity of their country. It is hoped that the formation of a society for the encouragement of domestic manufactures on a similar plan to that of Petersburg will be commenced; that the requisite sum will speedily be subscribed; and the institution soon completely organized, and carried into active effect. Such an institution is peculiarly necessary in the present low and discouraged state of our Virginian manufactures, which cannot be raised immediately from the dust, but by the efforts of wealthy and public-spirited individuals. True it is that money is scarce at this time, and very few can command it; but even the hardships of the times furnish the strongest reasons for energetic endeavors to establish manufactures of our own. The few who can command the cash are therefore bound by the most sacred ties of duty to their country to employ it in this way. We venture too to say that it will be found a profitable speculation, supported (as, no doubt, it will be) by the general determination to wear no cloth but such as is woven in Virginia, or in some one of the United States. Resolutions to this effect have already (greatly to their honor) been adopted by the citizens of Powhatan and Goochland counties, who ought to be known as the first who have set this laudable example to their countrymen. Similar Resolutions it is understood are intended to be proposed to-morrow, and, we trust, will meet with unanimous approbation. But to give them their proper effect—to enable the people to be clad in homespun universality, (when so few persons have hitherto manufactured more than has been sufficient for the use of their own servants,) the cloth itself must be provided by some extraordinary means; for which purpose we suppose an association (according to the plan we have mentioned, or some one of a similar nature,) is essentially necessary. We take the liberty therefore of recommending to the monied men of this city to employ a part, at any rate, of their capital in assisting in this most desirable undertaking of creating such domestic manufactures as may, in time, totally supersede the use of British. We indulge a hope that, on this occasion, they will prove themselves not destitute of a disposition to apply their money to better purposes than that of taking advantage of the necessities of their distressed fellow citizens; of doing which, habitually, some of them are accused, and stigmatized with the dishonorable appellation of Shavers. It is time that this stain on the character of Richmond should be wiped off. It is time that her inhabitants should hold that distinguished station in the good opinion of the community generally which becomes the dignity of the metropolis of Virginia. We cannot refrain from flattering anticipations that proceedings, on to-morrow, will confer honor on their own reputations, and be eminently conducive to the public good.
Delegates chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia. BUCKINGHAM, John Pittman and David Patterson, Esqrs.
The Albany Register of the 13th inst. gives "correct intelligence" of the election of members of assembly for the state of New York from thirty-two counties, whereby it appears the republican have 64 and the federalists 40. The senators elected stand thus:
  Southern District, 2 Republicans.   Middle do. 1 Quid.   Eastern do. 1 Federalist.   Western do. 5 Republicans. 
Chancellor Livingston—The Baltimore American says—"We could wish to know in what scale the influence of the late Ambassador to France has been thrown, [at the late election] as he has considerable weight in two or three counties in the middle district, owing to his large landed estates."
All the weight that Chancellor Livingston has in the Middle District, was thrown into the federal scale. His son-in-law, Mr. Edward P. Livingston, was the federal candidate of that district for the senate, and as the federalists supported him, the Chancellor supported the federalists. We are told, and we believe, that the "late Ambassador to France" very industriously circulated Mr. Pickering's Pamphlet Letter, addressed to Gov. Sullivan....Citizen.
When the Republican interest in this country has to sustain the indefatigable opposition of a domestic faction
leagued with foreign influence, is not unanimity among Republicans a very desirable and necessary object?
In what manner can the nomination of a President be made, so as to unite, in the greatest possible degree, the suffrage of the people?
Is not the mode in which Presidential candidates have heretofore been brought forward, the best—or has any better mode been suggested?
If no manifest evil or tendency to evil has been discovered to arise from this mode, why should we not, for the sake of so great a benefit as union, acquiesce in the manner in which Mr. Madison has been nominated?
If any evil tendency has existed, how happens it that the opposers of this nomination have not, in the course of 12 years, been able to discover it till the moment the same method is proposed again?
And why did they not attend the meeting at which this nomination was agitated, if not to acquiesce, to oppose the mode on the spot, and bring forward a better, before it was too late?
Did they suppose that whatever improvement might have been made in the manner, the same result would have been exhibited, and they left without a plausible pretext to indulge their schismatic propensities?
Suppose Messrs. Madison, Clinton and Monroe to be equally fit for President—Can they all be President at once? One must be preferred—and common sense will suggest that this preference of candidates should be decided in the old way until a better could be substituted.—Democrat.
Orders of Council.—The Parliament of England has sanctioned those orders, and they are therefore become as binding upon the world according to the interpretation of the British government, as if they formed a part of the law of nations. From the sample which we are about to record of the operation of those orders on the remaining commerce of the U. States may be estimated the wisdom of the Embargo.
The ship Abula, capt. Dillingham, carried from New York to Gibraltar a cargo of flour, which was sold to the garrison. From Gibraltar she proceeded to Barcelona, where she took in a cargo of Brandy; and whence she sailed to New York. On her passage home, she was captured by the British and carried into Gibraltar, where she was condemned, as the instrument of condemnation states, "for contravening his majesty's orders in council." She was condemned at the place and by those whom she had just supplied with food! Her outward cargo was our native produce.
The schooner Eliza, of Stonington, with an outward cargo of fish, was captured on her passage home, and similarly condemned.—American Citizen.
NEW-YORK ELECTION.—The Citizens states it as certain, that fifty-eight members of the Assembly are republican, and 42 federal: and that it is probable, that of the remaining 12, eight will be republican and four federal; giving, on the final result, the republicans a majority of 20. In the Senate of the republican preponderance is still greater. So much for federal triumph.
RHODE ISLAND.
In this State federalism has been represented triumphant! The Lieut. Governor (Martin) dubbed as a federalist, and even the precise majority in both branches of their Legislature stated with all the gravity of truth. Unblushing impudence, incorrigible depravity!—The Governor, Lt. Governor, and every department of the government is the direct reverse of this. They are republican. Our friends may rely upon the correctness of this statement. (Chronicle.)
The most respectable of the British prints confess that they look upon the Embargo with admiration. They pronounce it a wise and an independent measure, which must soon bring their haughty government to terms. Its effects they already feel with great severity—the people are clamorous for peace—nearly two hundred thousand subjects have protested against their orders of Council aimed at our Commerce! Their West India Islands are in distress, and it is expected will soon throw off the yoke of slavery! While these facts stare us in the face, we have thousands among us either fools or knaves enough to declare the Embargo a futile measure, injurious only to ourselves!—EGIS
In the Annals of the Museum of France, in 1804, the Professor of Comparative Anatomy begins one of his learned disquisitions in the following words. "Mr. Jefferson, President of the United States, whose virtue and talents are the happiness of
the people that he governs, and the admiration of all the friends of human nature, and who has united to these superior qualities an enlightened affection to the sciences, and an extensive knowledge of them, by which he has contributed to very many well known discoveries in them, is the first who has discovered the subject of my communication." Who could believe that the greatest friends of science could apply such language to the man, who is reviled by the meanest of the people, to whom he is the greatest benefactor, and whose judgment the most contemptible declaimers of our country dare to challenge, amidst the shouts of the profligate, the profligate; and the most abandoned wretches of a desperate party! Salem Register.
According to the result of our next great national election, we may look for peace or war with Britain; if there is a very great falling off from the unanimity of the last Presidential Election, war with Britain is inevitable; unless indeed, which is natural enough; the same poverty of public spirit which may occasion such a falling off, shall avert war by abjectly yielding all she claims. If we yield to Britain, or are driven to war with her, we may thank those for either calamity, who by an open opposition to the government, or by a diabolical spirit of selfishness and rivalry, destroy the unanimity which has heretofore strengthened our government.—(Democrat.)
A letter has been addressed to the Merchants at Lloyd's Coffee-House, by Dr. Ralph Cuming, of the Naval Hospital at Antigua, dated 24th October, 1807, on a subject of the cure of the yellow fever. We extract, (says a London editor) the following passage:—
"I have discovered, that sponging the head, body and limbs of a patient, on the first attack of fever, with rum, or other ardent spirit, is the most effectual remedy which can be used. The principle on which it acts is evaporation, and the degree of cold produced will be in ratio proportionate to the strength or volatility of the spirit employed. It has a two-fold effect; at the same time that it refrigerates the almost burning body, it excites by its stimulant effect on the skin, the perspiratory organs into action, and soon produces perspiration. All the naval surgeons who have visited English harbours, and have had the fever on board their ships, have used the remedy recommended by me, and are delighted with its speedy and salutary effects; from whom, as well as myself, documents have been transmitted to government."
The Doctor afterwards directs, "that when a person is seized with pains in the head, and with a hot skin, &c. in tropical countries, he is to be stripped naked, exposed to the action of the air, and to be sponged all over with spirits, until the skin is cool, not suffering the pulse to fall below sixty; he then is to be put to bed, and to have a purge and an opening injection, or clyster. As often as the fever returns, the sponging with spirit is to be resorted to. Bleeding, in proportion to the strength of the patient, will be necessary, which should never be deferred twenty four hours after the first attack."
The Doctor adds, "I hope, after this information, that people destined to the West Indies, will leave home with greater fortitude, and not waste their money on the quackeries of the day, and fill their trunks with yellow fever remedies. When the skin is moist, and perspiration flows freely, the spirit is no longer to be used: after the perspiration has flowed some time, which may be supported by lemon, grass-mint, or common tea, the cure is to be completed by an infusion of quassia or decoction of bark, and former habits will by degrees be returned to."
FROM THE (N. Y.) ORACLE.
The long expected revolution in Spain has at length taken place, and a general change must naturally ensue throughout all their dominions. Its weak monarch, under the guidance of an ambitious minister, has been deprived of that power, which has always been exercised for infamous purposes. A general joy has pervaded the kingdom for the deliverance from a yoke which became intolerable.
This great event has been completed without any violent convulsion. It was an extraordinary circumstance that a family, originally obscure as that of Godoy, would have become possessed of such boundless power and immense riches, at a time when the Spanish nation, oppressed with the expense of continual war, was reduced to the greatest extremities. The sums accumulated by this single family, would have been sufficient to fit out squadrons for the protection of
their commerce, and would have saved the public credit, which since the commencement of the ministerial career of the prince of peace has been almost entirely destroyed.
His power has far exceeded any ever possessed by the oldest grandees, he directed the proceeding of the army and commanded the whole funds of the nation. In his hands & in those of his associates, the most absolute authority was invested. The grandees, the heads of the church, and even the presumptive heir to the crown, trembled before a man who was destitute of patriotism and honor, and who owed his elevation to the most base intrigues, and his fortune to public spoliations. When the successes of France reduced Spain to the lowest verge, recourse was had by the king to a man who, to gratify his own purposes, would act as a sycophant, and to satiate his ambition would descend to the most degrading submissions.
Don Manuel Godoy in 1788 was a private soldier, and from that humble station he rose to the possession of greater powers than were ever in the grasp of Richlieu or Mazarin in France. Like them, surrounded with guards, and more immense riches, he exercised an uncontrouled dominion. He was allied to the house of Bourbon by a marriage with a princess of that family, and after the commission of innumerable crimes, it is remarkable that he himself never made an attempt on the throne.
The extravagance of this avaricious being was boundless. He made all the honors and dignities which were heaped upon him, the sources of extortion and plunder. Throughout the islands and the Spanish possessions of America, he had agents who put in operation his schemes of plunder. We are informed that contemplating to erect a palace suitable to his rank and taste, he had dispatched orders to the island of Cuba, to cut down the finest of mahogany in those extensive forests. He intended the building of this palace, to eclipse the glory of Solomon, in the erection of the temple which has immortalized his name.
Don Manuel was certainly the secret enemy of the French nation, and of Napoleon. His reluctance in acceding to Bonaparte's views was manifested by the repugnance he displayed for the invasion of Portugal. The great commerce which Great Britain carried on with the Spanish continent, and with the colonies in America, and the vast sums which the prince of peace had deposited in the bank of England, plainly prove the accusation brought against him, of an intention to give up the Spanish fleet to the English, who by transporting the Spanish throne to America, would become possessed of the exclusive commerce of the two worlds.
Spain, which, under Philip II. was richer than all the rest of Europe, and was the terror of England, has been reduced by this ambitious minister, to the most degrading situation. They are cut off from all communication with their colonies, and it is impossible for them to obtain their former usual supplies from the rich and valuable mines in South America.
The English papers have, for a long time, been prophesying that a dreadful revolution was about to take place in Spain; but they little suspected the result would have been as it has happened. England and France, both covet the valuable dominions of the Spaniards, and have exerted every policy to possess, or to profit, by them.
If it is true that the prince of peace, was attached to the interests of Great Britain, Bonaparte must have had notice of his designs, and his manoeuvres demonstrate that he had intimation of his motives. The best of the Spanish troops, were sent into Poland, & are now operating against Sweden; another army was destined for Gibraltar, whilst numerous French troops have overrun the Spanish territory, under the pretence of invading Portugal. Their fleets at Cadiz and Ferrol are all exterminated. These strokes of policy must have been intended for the purpose of keeping a strict observation upon their conduct, and to secure them in case of emergency.
The usual good fortune of Bonaparte appears to have again accompanied him in his views upon Spain. If it had failed, the consequences would have been of a serious nature to him. If he had been deprived of his naval force at Cartagena, which it appears, has been joined with the Rochfort squadron, his Mediterranean expedition would have failed; which occurrence would have made a considerable alteration in his affairs.
His views, however, have been crowned with success, and, no doubt, he will profit by the great change which has been effected.
From the Washington City Monitor. The recent revolution in Spain, ef-

ected as it has been with the apparent consent of the old king, and shouted for by a crowd of Spanish peasantry, is nevertheless to be considered as the work of a Napoleon's hand. Aranza, the ambassador at Paris, is a sharer in the honors of the new monarch; which circumstance points to the connection that the cabinet of St. Cloud had with the scheme; and the prohibition of the council to permit Charles the fourth and his queen to retire to a place upon the sea-coast, proves that their inclinations have not been consulted in the transaction. The drama was doubtless planned by Bonaparte and his advisers long since; and the incidents of the piece have been managed with extraordinary dexterity; the depth of the plot and the admirable arrangements were not discernible till the exhibition of the catastrophe. Poor Godoy and his friends appear destined to be the victims of the curious tragedy.
Manuel Godoy is represented as having risen from an interior station to the first offices of state. He received his title of Prince of Peace from the circumstance of his having negotiated the treaty that put an end to hostilities between Spain and the French republicans. From what has been a tribute to him, of an intention to convey the late king of Spain to his American possessions, he must be a man of a bold and daring spirit. It has probably been from a disposition intractable to the view of Bonaparte, that he is to be made the propitiatory sacrifice of the Spanish revolution.
The official declaration of king Ferdinand, that "he will endeavor by all possible means to draw closer the ties of amity and strict alliance, which happily subsists between Spain and the French empire," is perfectly explanatory of the complete subjection of the Spanish government to France under the new ruler. The probability is, that Bonaparte will compel him to marry a French woman allied to himself or the empress Josephine, in order more completely to establish his influence over the new monarch. Spain, in all likelihood, will be divided; for Bonaparte's general policy has been to parcel out Europe into small kingdoms, that he may the more easily control them.
That there will be a new organization of the administration of affairs is naturally to be expected. Under the guidance of Napoleon, the ancient spirit of the Spaniards may revive. The nobility, however, still put in a claim to their former pretensions, and seem to have taken the lead. In such an age as this it is not probable that Bonaparte will pay any regard to the antiquity of their musty parchments, or the virtues of their forefathers: he will select, it is likely, a few of the most deserving, and intermix with them some nobles of his own creating, the more effectually to insure the management of affairs agreeably to his taste.
If the Spanish nation is exalted by the interference of the emperor of France, I see no reason its subjects will have to repine. They have shared the common lot of every people who have lost their natural independence of mind by an habitual submission to arbitrary government. A change of rulers may render them more warlike and active, but it cannot make them more contemplete.
From the DEMOCRAT. COMPLETE DESPOTISM! Messrs. Printers!---All of you! each of you! For God's sake hear me!! Why are you not all helping to insult the government, and outrage the laws, for the salvation of---my prohibited trade---Why don't you devote all your papers to---my interest?
People of America! Why are you not all as mad as I am? Have you lost all spirit---will you tamely submit to-----the laws of your country? I tell you, you are ruined-----or I am at least!
O my country-----my flour I mean!---Is it come to this? Why do I live to see this day? We are not now permitted to defeat the purposes of the odious Embargo, by supplying the British and Spanish colonies with provision! Did ever hear the like? Yes---you have---but not since the Rebels held their "Complete Despotism" during the revolution! Then, when I lived in Connecticut, they would not permit me to trade with the British at Long Island---(By the bye I did, though, in spite of the rebel congress, and made money too!)---Have you heard---let me get breath---have you heard that Jefferson takes it upon him to interrupt our evasion of the laws---have you heard this---can you think of it and keep your temper? Did Washington or Adams ever take an oath to see that the laws were faithfully executed? Not they! Neither has Jefferson---though the abject wretches who tamely submit to laws that restrain
their speculations, say that he was obliged to take such an oath; I say it is all a lie---a Jacobin lie; fabricated to justify their darling Jefferson in hindering us fair traders from doing as we please. If people do not assert their rights and shoot this Jefferson and his cronies, God knows what will be the consequences; perhaps we may next hear of murder punished at Boston, & Treason at Washington! From such "Despotism" good Lord deliver us!
SPECULATOR.
FROM THE BEE. The result of the election in this state must be highly gratifying to every friend to his country, who considers the different effects it is calculated to produce.
It must be considered in the first place, that by the success of federalism on this occasion Great Britain was to be encouraged to persist in her demands on our rights and interests. But she will now see that the people of this great commercial state are determined, notwithstanding federal professions to the contrary, to support their government against British arrogance.
The federalists of Massachusetts were to be encouraged to make an extraordinary effort to obtain a majority, to assist in the same holy purpose of counteracting the efforts of the general government in defence of the country. When it appeared probable that federalism and its allies had obtained a majority in our assembly, Albany resounded with acclamations, and a circular bullet was printed and sent by express through Massachusetts, with a bounty of 100 dollars to reach Boston in 48 hours. A republican messenger the next day dispelled the delusion.
And the malcontents in congress, aided by a reinforcement from this state, were to renew their exertions to distract the national councils and paralyze the public strength---while nineteen federal electors [what will not appear possible to description!] were to secure a majority for a federal President for the four years ensuing.
All these fairy schemes, however, have vanished; and the people have proved their attachment to principle under the pressure of public exigency and the discouraging influence of general adversity. The republican and philosopher will console himself and congratulate his countrymen on the additional evidence thus exhibited of the strength and excellence of our government, and the stability of a system which has undergone so severe a trial and consequently must be invulnerable to every other attack. The administration, which maintains their ground against the losses and embarrassment incident to a state of war, without its excitements in their favor, may confidently rely on the permanent support of the country.
ALBANY (N.Y.) May 17.
The election in this state has again terminated in favor of the republican cause---it is true that many pitiful artifices were resorted to by the federalists to mislead the people and draw them off from the support of our constituted authorities in measures intimately connected with our salvation as an independent nation---it is also true that the misrepresentations of the federal party had had effect, in some parts of the state, and particularly in this district, to blind the people to their true interests---but it must give great satisfaction to the friends of our government to perceive, that notwithstanding the unexampled exertions and flagitious means made use of by its enemies, the generality of the citizens of this powerful and enlightened commonwealth remain true to themselves, and are resolved to maintain with firmness and zeal the cause of their country, in opposition to the exertions of a vile and unprincipled BRITISH FACTION, the natural tendency of whose conduct is to involve us in all the horrors of a civil war, thereby destroying the peace and happiness of our country and jeopardizing the very existence of our government. The result of this election affords additional and conclusive evidence of the superior patriotism and exalted virtue of the electors of the Western District, and may well be considered as a signal proof of their attachment to their country and a full approbation of the measures necessarily resorted to by the general government, which are calculated to keep us aloof from the rage and madness of the two great rival powers of Europe.
WASHINGTON, May 27.
The following extract of an address from the House of Representatives and Legislative Council of Orleans to the President of the United States, displays a patriotic spirit not unworthy an elder sister of the Union.
"We have witnessed with infinite concern, that a dignified and impartial neutrality towards the belligerent nations of Europe, has not been sufficient to protect the U. S. against encroachments upon their rights, dignity, and independence; and although we deprecate war, if there is no other alternative but disgraceful submission to unlawful, arbitrary and unjust pretensions, we assure you, sir, in the name of our constituents, that whatever sacrifices and privations it may be necessary to make, they will cheerfully submit to them, in vindicating the rights of the American people, and the honor and indepen-
dence of the government and country."
We are sorry to state that from the Western papers we learn that our Indian neighbours have lately manifested dispositions hostile to the Americans. An engagement lately took place between them and the crew of a boat ascending the river Tennessee, in which three of our citizens were killed, and three wounded. It is also stated that this unusual commotion is accompanied by circumstances which point unerringly to its source---foreign agency.
ALEXANDRIA, May 17.
ON Saturday last in the presence of Laurence Lewis, esq. I sheared nine Ewe Lambs of the Arlington long woolled race, sisters to Badger, and as the result is not very common, I presume you will give it currency through the medium of your paper.
  Gross wt. Length Wool. Produce do.    1st. 85lb. 3 1-2lb.  2d. 78 15 inches. 5 1-4  3d. 100 11 6 1-2  4th. 85 8 5  5th. 98 11 6 1-4  6th. 78 11 6 6 oz.  7th. 79 10 1-2 5 1-4  8th. 76 12 5 1-4  9th. 76 12 6 1-2  
Those were all ewe lambs which have each produced a lamb and now suckle them, I also sheared a fat wether of the old kind of the country, which weighed 158lb gross, and produced 5 1-4lb of wool. Upon applying the impartial and undeviating rules of arithmetic to the above result, we shall find that the Arlington long woolled rams yield a pound of wool for every 14lb 7 oz gross weight; and that the old country kind yield only a pound of wool for 30lb. of gross weight. It will be remembered that Badger produced a pound of wool for 10lb 12oz of gross weight, a result which if my information be correct, is not exceeded in any part of the world.
Your friend, Wm. H. FOOTE. May 16, 1808.
PETERSBURG, May 20.
Departed this transitory state of existence, on the evening of Tuesday last, MARTIN HOYLE, a native of Ireland, and for a number of years last past, an inhabitant of Petersburg. This strange old man, whose uncommon peculiarities had attracted the attention of every one towards him, was some 10 or 12 years back engaged in commercial pursuits in this town, and from a combination of causes, failed in business. From the moment of his bankruptcy, the faculties of his mind (naturally strong) had been visibly impaired. Although Poverty had slung her sable garb around him, yet in imagination the mines of Peru and Mexico were his; Gold was the deity which from his soul he most adored and the ideal wealth which encompassed him, seemed to be food both for the body and mind. Not a vessel did the winds waft to our port, but was immediately claimed as the property of Martin Hoyle---he was executor of every deceased person, whose estate was above mediocrity; and if he failed to appear in this character, it was only to assume that of an administrator, claiming considerable sums as due from the deceased person. Yet still, amidst this general wreck of reason, the conversation of Martin Hoyle occasionally exhibited the traces of a mind originally vigorous---his remarks were frequently acute, shrewd and forcible, when applied to subjects different from that which alone raised him to enthusiasm, and elevated his imagination to a degree bordering on madness. He carried this strange infatuation with him to the grave, and in the hour of dissolution seemed oppressed by the reflection that he should leave behind him so much wealth and grandeur for the enjoyment of others.
Pursuant to a deed of trust from Moses Davis and Mary, his wife, to the Subscriber, dated on the 4th of March 1807, to secure the payment of 3445 dollars, due, or owing from said Moses Davis to Prosser and Moncure, assignees of Pleasant Younghusband; on Saturday the 4th day of June next on the premises, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, for ready money, the balance of the
Lot and parcel of Land,
lying and being in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being a part of the same Lot and parcel of Land, conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth, his wife, to said Moses Davis by deed, dated 3d day of March, 1807, beginning and running on the road or street, leading from the Market House, in the city aforesaid, to Du Val's Village, north 4 1-2 degrees, west 4 chains and 32 links, to a street forty feet wide, dividing said lot and parcel of land, and the lot formerly William Cannon's, now John Doyle's, and building on said street, north 89 degrees, east, 4 chains and 94 links to the corner of the said street; thence on the back street, south 4 1-2 degrees, west 4 chains 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street, south 89 degrees, west 4 chains, 36 links to the said road about the beginning, with the buildings and improvements thereon, consisting of
A Large Framed House,
making three tenements---or so much of said premises as will raise the one third part of the aforesaid debt or sum of money, say 1148 dollars, 33 1-3 cents, with interest thereon, from the 4th day of September, 1807, and the charges and expenses attending the sale. The sale will commence at or after 10 o'clock in the morning. George Wm. Smith. City of Richmond, May 24, 1808. eds
American Literature.
Just Published,
By C & A Conrad, & Co Philadelphia, and for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. Richmond; The Columbiad;
A Poem in 10 Books---By Joel Barlow. THIS title announces a work of the highest interest that the re-gesta of our country or of any other can furnish. With regard to the merits of the execution, it would ill become us, the publishers, to speak in that strain of commendation which alone would give it credit to our sentiments. Of this, the public, to whom it is now offered, will judge for themselves. We will only state one circumstance, which ought to be understood by the purchaser before we solicit his patronage. The ancient Juvenile Poem of Mr Barlow called the Vision of Columbus, is so far excerpted in this, as henceforward to disappear from the list of his works. All that he has thought worthy of the subject in that Poem has been incorporated in this---which may amount to one fourth or one third of the former work. He has now in his mature years and judgment, taken a much wider range over the immense regions of fact and fancy, than the fortunes of this hemisphere have opened to his view, and "the work is now probably destined to stand, the epic song of his country."
No pains or expense have been spared to give it a dress and ornament suitable to its intrinsic merit.
It is in one volume royal quarto illustrated by twelve engravings on the following subjects; I. Hesper's appearance to Columbus in prison. II. Capax and Oella instructing the savages in agriculture and the domestic arts. III. Zamor killed by Capax. IV. Inquisition. V. Gear passing the Rubicon. VI. Cuvely presiding over the Prison Ship. VII. Murder of Lucinda. VIII. Cornwaits resigning his sword to Washington. IX. Rape of the Golden Fleece. X. Initiation to the Mysteries of Isis. XI. Final resignation of prejudices.
These eleven subjects were painted by the celebrated Smirke, expressly for this poem. The pictures are now exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, where the public can examine their admirable execution, and form some idea of the expense and labor bestowed on the decorations of this work. They were engraved by the first artists in England; and the engravings were in such high estimation among the amateurs, that several proof copies were sold in London at six guineas a set. To these is added a portrait of the author, painted by Robert Fulton, and finely engraved by Arthur Smith.
The paper, we believe, is better than any before made in this country; and the printing by Fry & Kammeyer may be regarded as a specimen of typography hitherto unsurpassed, and seldom equalled in the world.
Also just received, and for sale as above,
THE NO NO OF COL. TOUARD'S AMERICAN KITTLERIN'S COMPANION. The Discarded Son; or Hant of the Banditti; a tale; by Regina Maria Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. &c. Modern Chivalry; containing the adventures of a captain, and Teague O'Keagan his servant; by H. H. Brackenridge. The Lay of the Last Minstrel; a Poem; by Walter Scott. The Horrors of St. Domino; written by a Lady at Cape Francois. The Lay of an Irish Harp; The Wild Irish Girl, and St. Clair; By Miss Owenson. The Pleasures of Hope and Pleasures and Pains of Memory; Jonathan Swift, of the Hon. J. Steele; a musical farce, in 3 acts. By I. Beauchamp.
20 Dollars Reward.
Ranaway from the Subscriber living in Halifax county, at the fork of Dan and Banister river, on or about the 23d day of August last, SHADRACK, a negro man slave, aged between thirty five and forty years. He is a sensible well informed fellow, is an excellent house servant, to which business and that of a groom he was principally applied for some time by capt. John A. Fawkes his late master, previous to my purchasing him of his executors, which was only two days before his elopement. His complexion is not entirely black, but yellowish, yet of the negro yellow; has a defect in the right eye which is nearly if not quite blind, occasioned by an inflammation, and both eyes generally shew inflamed symptoms---he also has had an arm broken, but this will not be perceived without particular examination---has a bold, open appearance, is well made, about five feet six or seven inches high, as well as recollection---uncommonly complacent and conversable for a slave, and capable if he attempts it of much deception. He carried away with him a considerable variety of good clothes, a snuff colored cloth coat is particularly recollected, is very fond of dress, and it is expected will appear well as to that article and attempt to pass as a free man; to effect which, it is probable, the indulgence afforded him by his late master and particularly the confidence placed in him in his last illness, was made use of to supply himself with cash---and that he has since procured from some evil disposed person false papers against which the public are cautioned in confiding. The above reward will be paid to any person delivering him to me, at my residence, or securing him in any jail so that I get him again as well as all legal and reasonable expenses. William Owen. January 4, 1808. w12p
Will be Sold
To the highest bidder, on the 13th day of June next, on the premises,
A Tract of Land,
In Buckingham county, adjoining the New Store in said county, formerly the property of John Buchanan, dec. and was sold on the thirtieth day of November last, to the highest bidder, to a Mr John Ferguson of Buckingham county, and the said Ferguson not complying with the sale, the executor of said John Buchanan, dec. offers for sale the above Lands, on the above thirtieth day of June next, for the benefit of said John Ferguson, and the deficiency if any, to be demanded from the said Ferguson and the surplus if any, to be paid to said Ferguson. The Tract of Land by estimation contains 238 Acres, which will be sold by the acre for one half cash, with interest from the 30th day of November last, and two annual payments for the balance from that date. LEWIS WILKINSON, Ex'r. of John Buchanan, dec. May 18th, 1808. 1*
Advertisement.
THE public are hereby notified that I shall move the county court of Charlotte on the first day of July next, to discontinue the public road leading from Cadwallader Jones's Tavern by my house to C. S. Ferry road in the said county of Charlotte. EDMUND PATRICK. May 16. w1m
POETRY.
THE SENSITIVE PLANT.
An Epigram---the Hint from a Foot. Three Belles in a garden were viewing the plants. Conducted respectively by their gallants. "Here Nancy," said William, "is one will reveal, A secret which many fam'd beauties conceal; "For where modest virtue has flown from her stand, "It wits at the touch and recedes from the hand." The young ladies gaz'd as if rather dismay'd, But Nancy at length said, "Poh! I'm not afraid." Her fair hand advanced---the experiment tried, When lo! in an instant the plant droop'd and died! The poor girl first redden'd, then whiter than snow. Said faintly---"Lord help me! how does the plant know?"
* As the sensitive plant does in fact droop and fold up its leaves at the touch of any person, this trick was a very mischievous one on the part of William. Happily for the peace of society, nature in reality affords no such criterion.
MISCELLANY.
WHAT THEN.
As a diligent use of these two words has been very beneficial to myself, I am convinced that, if they were properly regarded, they might be equally beneficial to others.
When I was seventeen years of age, my father died, and left my mother, with myself and six other children, in great distress. My aunt, offered to take me as a chambermaid. As I was lively, well shaped, and had a pleasing countenance, some of my friends disapproved my acceptance of this offer.
An old officer who had been my father's friend, heard of it, and sent for me, advising me not to refuse it, conditionally that I would fortify myself daily by looking up to God for protection, and he added likewise, that he had prepared a faithful monitor to accompany me at all times and places; to which if I paid a due regard I should be preserved from the danger so much dreaded. He then gave me, written in large letters on a card, "what then?" enjoining me always to have it about me and frequently to reflect on it. He moreover charged me, that whenever any one flattered me by commending my person, discoursing amorously, or making love, as it is called, I should steadily reply, "what then?" and as often as any of them repeated their protestations of love, &c. I should as often repeat what then?
I assured him I should endeavor to follow his advice, and accordingly went to live with my aunt. I had soon many admirers, to whose addresses I always replied what then? It had the intended effect; and thus I got rid of many vicious solicitations & impertinent lovers; and so preserved my character unsullied.
But I was once in very great danger; for a sprightly young farmer gained possession of my heart, whose character and circumstances were such as in all probability might make the marriage state happy; he seemed very fond of me, and often professed how much he loved me but never proposed marriage---I had therefore recourse to my monitor, and so repeatedly that I found him alarmed by it; for at length in answering what then? he replied, "I mean to marry you." This he accordingly did. I am now very happily situated, which I attribute to the constant application of my monitor."
This inestimable preservative I would recommend to all young women, to secure them against the various arts of seduction, so frequently practised to the ruin of the unguarded. Consider well these two important words, what then? Pause a while; beware; resist the temptation. What must be the consequence of listening to those seducers-----ah! what then?
If as Swift says, God has decreed revenge against punning, the late Geo: Selwyn was unfortunate indeed. So confident was he in his powers in this way, that he once bet a friend three guineas that he would produce a pun on any given subject. "Done," replies his friend, "pun on the King."---D-n-i! (rejoined the witty George) you know just as well as I do that the king's no subject!
A Few Copies of the following new and interesting work, are just received at the Argus Book-Store, price $250
A PICTURE OF THE EMPIRE OF BONAPARTE, AND HIS FEDERATE NATIONS; OR, THE BELGIAN TRAVELLER; BRING A TOUR THROUGH HOLLAND, FRANCE AND SWITZERLANDS during the years 1804---8. IN A SERIES OF LETTERS FROM A NOBLEMAN TO A MINISTER OF STATE. May 24, 1808. w3
Map of Virginia
For Sale at this Office.

Land for Sale.
LAND FOR SALE.—Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by John C. Miller, for the purpose of securing the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned will be sold upon the first Monday in January 1808, for each upon the premises, a tract of land, mentioned in said deed lying upon the waters of Lockett's and Harris' creeks, in the county of Prince-Edward, and supposed to contain between six and seven hundred acres. We shall make such title as is transferred to us by said Miller, saving all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual upon snug plantations in this part of the country, but better than usual.
Prince Edward, Oct. 16, 1807.
CHARLES WOODSON, JAMES MADISON, Trustees.
The above sale is postponed till Tuesday the 28th day of June next. April 20, 1808. 10w
ROBIN REDBREAST.
THE imported horse Robin Redbreast, will stand the ensuing season at my stables, in the county of Chesterfield, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at 25 dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars at any time before the first day of October next, and one dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, and the strictest attention paid to mares left in my care, but will not be responsible for accidents or escapes.
The pedigree and performance of Robin Redbreast, having been so often published, it is deemed unnecessary now to repeat them, suffice it to say, that he was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Wren, his half sister, and is of nearer affinity to Sir Peter Teazle, (undoubtedly the best blood in England) than any horse on this continent—His stock in this country is highly approved of, and run at 2 years old last fall with the greatest credit. THOMAS GOODE. March 19, 1808.
N. B. The death of old Diomed, which took place on the 10th instant, has prevented my publication sooner. T. G.
Horses for sale.
FOR SALE at the Stable of the Bell Tavern, THREE ELEGANT SADDLE HORSES, each 4, 5 and 6 years old. Apply to
ROBERT TURNER. Bell Tavern. 9th May, 1803. tf
10 Dollars Reward
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 11th of December last, a negro woman named CHARLOTTE late the property of a Mrs. Timberlake of Hanover county. She is of a light complexion about five feet high, has a scar on her forehead, supposed to be 35 or 36 years old. It is supposed she is harbored in Richmond by her husband who is hired at the Armory, or in New Kent by some of his relations, or acquaintances.
The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver the said woman to the subscriber or secure her in any Jail.
WILLIAM W. DICKINSON Richmond, April 27, 1803. [f.f.]
Valuable Lands.
THE subscriber will sell, on a credit, or exchange for property in Richmond or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 822 acres in the state of Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river.
Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the north side of Little river, a branch of Cumberland river, and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river.
Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia, on Old Town creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse.
Indisputable titles will be made to the above mentioned lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond.
THOMAS BOHANNAN January 23d, 1808. tf
Two Elegant Rooms TO RENT.
Enquire of the Printer. tf May 2, 1808.
Joseph Marx & Co.
Have on hand an assortment GERMAN OZNAUBURGS, TICKLENBURGS, DOWLASS, and TOWELLING, by the bale, box or piece. COGNAC BRANDY and MOLASSES. SACK SALT, coarse and fine. Which they will sell for cash, tobacco, or approved paper. Richmond, April 28, 1808. tf
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. tf
TO RENT,
A GOOD TENEMENT on Market Alley, opposite the Market House; it is among the best stands in the neighborhood for a grocery. For terms apply to the subscriber or to Harry Tompkins. ISAAC WEBSTER. February 15. tf
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Zachariah Hall, will be sold to the highest bidder for ready money at Hallsbury, Chesterfield county, on Friday the tenth of June next, two horses, one cow and calf, three feather beds and furniture, one book case, two tables, fourteen chairs, and two carts, or as much thereof as will raise the sum of three hundred and eighteen dollars and seventy seven cents, with interest from the thirtieth of October 1807, including expenses of sale &c due from said Z. Hall to A. Foster.
WM: DAVIDSON, Trustee. May 20, 1807. (tds.)
I WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND,
LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 80 or more prime low ground, which never is overflowed by the river Appomattox. There is also a fine mill seat, the dam nearly completed, and timbers ready to complete the mill, upon a never failing stream. The terms will be one half cash, the balance in 12 months. I will sell or treat with any one between this and the 1st July next, otherwise it will be sold upon the premises, to the highest bidder, together with other property. The terms of the personal property will be made known on the day of sale.
John H. Saunders. January 5, 1808. tds
Absconded
ON the morning of the 9th inst. from the Subscriber, an apprentice to the Taylor's business, named WILLIAM PARHAM FERNANDO, in the 20th year of his age; about 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very much freckled, his hair of a red color and short made—This boy was bound to me by the Orphan's Court of Prince George County; and all persons are cautioned from harboring or employing him, at their peril, as the utmost rigors of the law will be enforced against them. A reward of five dollars will be paid for the delivery of the said boy to me in this place
William Morris. Petersburg, May 10, 1808. 6
Mr Diddey of Richmond, and Mr Henry Sumpter of Manchester, will oblige me by giving any information in their power, concerning the said boy. W. M.
Richmond Tile Manufactory.
THE subscriber having procured the exclusive right to manufacture in this and several other states Harwood's much improved Patent Tile for covering houses, and at considerable expense erected the necessary buildings, &c. for carrying on that useful business extensively, now offers to supply, at a short notice, any quantity that may be required, at the moderate price of Thirty Five Dollars per thousand, delivered at his factory.
He can with confidence, founded on actual experiment, in the covering of about 20 houses in this city, assert, that houses can be covered with this tile as cheap in the first instance, as with shingles of the first quality, and when the security against fire, the difference of insurance, the durability and particular construction on these tiles to resist the most penetrating rains and snows are considered, he cannot doubt of meeting with considerable encouragement. It requires only the examination of a well covered roof to convince the most prejudiced mind of their superiority to any other tile heretofore made, or to the best slate, and will cost less than the latter, after paying the expense of water carriage to almost any part of this continent.
Particular attention will be paid to orders from other towns, and in all cases where they are shipped, he will deliver them whole and sound, along side of the vessels, at the expense of cartage only to the purchasers. Any person skilled in the art of tiling, will put on those tile with great facility, but where they cannot be procured, he can engage a few here who have had some experience, and will go a moderate distance, if the job is of sufficient magnitude and their travelling expenses paid.
BENJAMIN DU VAL. Richmond, March 12, 1808.
N. B. I wish to sell Patent Rights in several other states. B. D. wtf
The thorough bred imported horse, GOUTY,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my plantation on Rucker's Run, 5 miles from Amherst courthouse and 12 from Warminster, and will cover mares at 25 dollars the season, 13 dollars the leap and 40 dollars insurance with one dollar to the groom in either case. The leap money to be paid at the time of service, the season on first day of August, and the insurance on first day of March 1809. Crop tobacco inspected at any of the warehouses on James river from Lynchburg to Richmond will be received in payment at 5 dollars per 100 lb. if tendered on or before the day it becomes due. Pasturage gratis but no liability for accidents or escapes—Gouty is a beautiful bay, 11 years old, 5 feet 3 inches high, elegantly formed and of great strength. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, and came out of the celebrated Yellow Mare, she was got by Tandem, her dam Pedigree is by Herod out of Fain Forester by Sloe, and so through the best stock that England has produced as may be seen by reference to the general stud book.—Sloe was the most distinguished racer of his day, & was never beat. Gouty's Colts are running with great credit in England—In 1806 four only started, of which one was a winner and when losing they came in with great credit, bearing the get of Buzzard, Precipitate, Oscar, Sir Peter Teazle and others of the first character in England—In 1807 Mr. Weatherby (author of the Racing Calendar) writes to me under date Sept 12th, at which time the racing for that year was not over, that several of Gouty's colts were winners, and one of them had the misfortune to break his shoulder, or it was supposed he would have been the best of his year in England. The season will commence on first March and terminate first August. R. RIVES. February 10, 1808. tow
Extract of a letter just received by the Subscriber from Mr. Weatherby (author of the Racing Calendar) dated 15th January, 1808. "For the small number of Gouty's colts which started the past year, their success has been very great, their being five winners, and I think not more than seven or eight have appeared. Signed, JAS. WEATHERBY." April 20.
The noted & much admired ENGLISH HORSE Jack Andrews;
IMPORTED by W. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, full 15 and a 1-2 hands high, a blood bay, finely formed, in high health, vigor and spirit, the most active and best bottomed horse ever imported into this country, now rising 14 years old.
Will stand the ensuing season at Temple Hill, on Mechanic's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within 1 mile of German's mill and 2 miles of the brick tavern, and will be let to mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars if paid by the 10th day of August. Gentlemen's notes will be required with their mares for 5 guineas discharged as above; 3 guineas the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be with foal, and one dollar with each mare to the groom; the leap and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered. Provided the mare is changed the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasture, well enclosed, in three separate fields, gratis. Servants will be boarded at $2 per week, and grain will be furnished at the market price and given in manner and quantity agreeably to direction, and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escapes but will not be liable for any that may happen. JAMES KINSOLVING, For William Lightfoot.
This celebrated horse's performances in England, has not been inferior to any horse there, except his brother Dick Andrews, who is considered now the best horse in that country, giving 7 pounds—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property—See Racing Calendar for that year.
At Worcester, July 5th, a maiden plate of £50 for 3 years old, 6 stone, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 5 heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkin's son's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns b h Sweet Botherem, 5 years old; Mr. Hardins b c Eglantine, 4 years old.
Stafford, October 7th—The town purse of £50 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, 3 years old, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Betterton's Litle Pickle, 4 years old; Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns b h True blue, 5 years old.
In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 8th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayles' ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's b f Scotland, 3 years old.
Denby, August 15th—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lilly of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue.—In 1799, he won twice, to wit: At Ludlow, on Friday, the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart at 3 heats.
At Worcester, August 8th—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Arley's billy Duchess, 4 years old; Mr. Coventry's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hocks, 5 years old—after the first heat 4 to 1 on her; after the second heat 4 to 1 on Jack Andrews.
In 1800 he won 6 times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Major Rooke, August 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h Labore, 4 mile heats for 50 guineas—At Oxford, the town plate of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Limbs, 5 years old, Lord Donegham's b h Wrangle distanced the 4th heat—September, at Warwick, he won the town plate of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Tharm's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h Sheshire, Mr. Edwards' b m Duchess.
At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members' purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's b m Miscreant, 5 years old, Mr. Wheley's ch h Expectation, Mr. Fragley's b h Cupid—six to four on Miscreant.
In 1801, Jack Andrews at New Market, April 20th, received forfeit from Mr. Methcote's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lb. 200 guineas, half forfeit.
Bebury, June 16th—The Bebury stakes, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir H. Vane's Cock fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Heathcote's Hippona, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Dick Andrews, Mr. Heathcote's Popinjay and Cox's Edwin.
June 17th, a sweepstakes of 5 guineas each, 20 subscribers was won by Jack Andrews, beating col. Grosvenor's Lady Catherine, Mr. Howorth's Snuff Box.
Bedford, September 10th—The Woburn Stake of 10 guineas each, 4 mile heats, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumvir, Mr. Galding's b c Skyrocket.
Emnfield, September 23, £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Frogley's g g Ploughboy, Velvet horse Little Thought Of, Hephestion and Contester.—See Racing Calendars for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great length to mention all the races he has won.
Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 miles, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rooke's Jack Andrews, aged, 11 st 7 lb, walked over.—See Racing Calendar for 1802, page 385.
At Lambourne, in Sept. Wednesday 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacripant, Mr. Bacon's b m Snap.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
PEDIGREE
Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highflyer, his grandam Cardinal Puff, his great grandam by Tattler, his great great grandam by Snip, his great great great grandam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great grandam by Stanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Frampton's White Neck, full sister to the Minbury Galloway, great great great great grandam by Sauce Box, a son of Gegg, sire of Croft's Old Partner. JAMES LORD. (Seal.)
I do hereby certify that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me in by Jas. Lord. Given under my hand and seal, this 23d of December, 1804. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT, (Seal)
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Amanda by Omnium, her dam Cloudy by Blank—Crab, Weddington mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803, by James Wheatley.
The Celebrated English Stallion BEDFORD,
WILL stand this season at my house, in Chesterfield County, five miles distant from Goods and Bevil's bridges; on Appomattox river, and 25 from Richmond and Petersburg. The following terms will be attended to:—FORTY DOLLARS are required for the season the same to be secured by a note to be sent with each mare, but the note may be discharged by the payment of TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS at any time within the season, which will expire on the last day of July. The groom's fee will be ONE DOLLAR per mare. Should any mare sent to this horse not prove to be in foal, the owner, provided he retains possession of the same mare the succeeding season, may be permitted to put her to Bedford gratis. The mares will have the benefit of safe and extensive pasture, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. They will be supplied with provender on very reasonable terms, provided the money is sent to make the purchase. Servants who attend the mares, will be boarded at the rate of ten shillings and six pence per week.
Bedford, from his performances and his real character, ought to stand at his former season price of fifty dollars, but the distressed situation of the country, as to money matters, induces the subscriber to reduce the sum and to make the payment of it as easy as possible to those who may think proper to raise from this elegant and valuable stock.
Bedford is a fine blood bay, nearly 16 hands high, with great bone and muscular power; his colts are equal if not superior to those of any horse in America. He is the sire of the following distinguished runners—Fairy, it is believed, that out of thirteen races (4 mile heats) she won twelve, and is the only nag that ever beat Leviathan—Gallant, Nancy Air, Dungannon, Peggy, Lotterey, Cup Bearer, Volunteer, Nes or, Duchess, Eclat, Whiskey, and many other fine horses are the immediate descendants of Bedford.
Bedford, was imported by the late col John Hoopes, bred by Lord Grosvenor, was got by Dungannon, the best son of Eclipse, his dam Fairy by Highflyer, his grandam Fairy Queen, who was also the grandam of Citizen, by Young Cade, Ruth's Bbach-Eyesby Crab, Warlock Galloway by snake, Bald Galloway. Curwin Bay Bard. THOMAS BRANCH. March 4, 1808. (w3m)
The Famous High Blooded English Horse HAMBLETON,
BRED by the Duke of Graf ton, a beautiful bright bay, near 16 hands high, of high form and elegance, rising 16 years old, in good health and great perfection, imported by Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation in Hanover county, 20 miles from Richmond and 2 from Hanover Town and New Castle, to cover mares at 6 guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of 20 dollars at any time before the first of August next, when the season will expire, with one dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Ten dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare with foal. Good and extensive pasture, well enclosed, with branches running through the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded for two dollars per week, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The greatest attention will be paid by my overseer, Mr. John Hog, but no liability for escapes or accidents. * Any gentleman putting 6 mares to Hambleton may send one gratis. GEORGE BLAKEY. February 15, 1808.
PEDIGREE
Hambleton was got by Dungannon, sire of Bedford and one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse in England of his day, and covered at fifty guineas—his dam by Snip, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross, 1795—her dam, Young Marsk's dam by Blank, Stirling, Miss Meynell, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen Bay Bard, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitehead, Old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES.
This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in 20 races before he left the turf, 4 of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In '94, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 years old, 6 subscribers, 2 miles, beating Mr. Bell's b f by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b f by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch c Leicester. At York he won 50l. for 3 years old, beating Lowther's b c Griffin, Crompton's ch c Ambush Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b c Cedar, and Garforth's ch c—even betting on Ambush against the field. At Manchester, in June, he won 50l. for 3 years old, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton, Sept. 20, he won a sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 5 subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Field's High Flyer, out of Wren and Turner's Delphine. In 1795, Hambleton won 5 times, to wit: a handicap plate of 50l. 2 mile heats, at 4 years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs and Wathin's b c 5 years old. At Edinburgh, July 20, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas 4 years old, 4 mile heats, beating Greyson's b h Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Greeping Kate. At Dumfries in Oct. he won 50l. beating Lord Darlington's b m Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, Oct. 5, a purse of 50 guineas beating Mr. Baillie's Black Cock. In 1797, he won 8 times, to wit: at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of ten guineas each 5 subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lead and Arthur. At Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 26th, 50 guineas for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsy. On Friday the 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas beating Fletcher's Jane At Montrose, in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50l. plate, and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50l. At Edinburgh, Oct 16 for a plate of 50 guineas he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 st 4 mile heats, then 6 years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and Kinkade's Hector, aged—and Saturday following, a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Roliker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50l. for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hipopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas for all ages, beating Pistoche and Contractor. See the racing Calendars for the foregoing years. Wm LIGHTFOOT.
Colt's Performances—London.
Hambleton's colts also rank very high as racers, both for speed and bottom, as they proved themselves good runners in England. In 1805, at Casseltrick bridge, on Thursday 18th, Wentworth's b c Silverheels by Hambleton, two years old, won a sweepstakes of ten guineas 8 subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Riddle's b c by Overton, dam of Spa-
dille; Mr. Lonsdale's ch c by Pippator dam by Paymaster—Lord Strathmore's g f by Overton, dam by Delphin—Several others also started but were not placed.—Durham, Wednesday 24th, a Maiden Plate of 50l., given by the country members, be by Hamilton, 2 years old, run 4 heats, and proved second best—and 4 others started and proved themselves good runners.
CERTIFICATES.
London, 17th February, 1806. William Lightfoot, Esq.
Dear Sir,—Hambleton ought to stand very high with you, as his colts in this country turn out excellent runners, &c. Ro Cress.
Charlotte, 10th May, 1806. I put five mares to Hambleton, and they all so have a mare which has bro't me four colts, one by Diomed, one by Dragon, one by Seagull, one another by Hambleton, and the Hambleton colt the finest fillies, both in size and figure that I ever saw.—Given under my hand. Henry Lester.
Lunenburg, 5th May, 1806. This will certify that I put a mare to Hambleton in 1804, when he stood at Mr. H. Lester's in Charlotte county, and am as well pleased, if not better, with the colts by him, than with any the same mare ever had—she previously bred by Coeur de Lion, Diomed, Quicksilver and Diona. Robert Lester.
Charlotte county. In the year 1804 I put a mare to Hambleton then kept by Mr. H. Lester of this county, and am fully persuaded that it is the best colt he mare ever had, and is in my estimation the best colt I ever bred from any horse.—I moreover never heard of any complaining of their colts from that horse. Thomas Read, Jr.
Hanover County. I herewith certify that Mr. Wm. Lightfoot's horse Hambleton, stood at my stable the last season, and that he has proved an excellent foal getter: his colts would do credit to any horse on the continent. Mr. Wm. Morris of this county and I put five mares each, all of which proved in foal. Given under my hand this 7th day of May, 1806. John Thornton.
Albemarle county, Temple Hill, (Va.) I do hereby certify that Mr. Wm. Lightfoot's English horse Hambleton, stood at my stable two seasons, viz in 1806 and 1807; and I consider him to be an excellent sure foal getter, as any horse that I have been acquainted with—I have seen a number of his colts; I consider them large, fine and handsome—Not one that I have seen was indifferent—I have previously put my fine mare Lady Slipper to Precipitate, Knowsley and Hambleton, and she brought a colt by each, the Hambleton I consider much preferable. Given under my hand 10th December, 1807. James Kinsolving.
Charlotte County, 6th May, 1806. We the undersigned subscribers had colts dropped last season by Hambleton, and they are esteemed by us and we believe by the neighbours generally, to be remarkable good colts; being for the most part large, fine and handsome. We also believe that the season he stood in this country, he got as many colts as any horse could get with the same number of mares. William Mitchell, James Lawkin, Clement Smithson, Overton Pettus, Thomas Pettus, Wm. L. Morton, W. B. Lester.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the second day of June next, a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, and the same which the said Dudley purchased of William Dandridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of 400 pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D. LIPSCOMB. NATH'L. FOX. 26th February, 1808. wtds
TAKEN UP by the Subscriber in Prince-Edward County, near Spring Creek, one BRINDLE STEER, about 3 years old, marked with a crop in each year and two slits, with a white back and mostly his tail and under his flank and belly. Appraised to five dollars and a half. It has been at my house best part of two winters. NATH: THACKSTON. 30th April, 1808. w3p
Cut Herrings and Shad.
THE Subscribers are receiving a few hundred barrels of Cut Herrings and one hundred barrels Shad, IN PRIME ORDER, which they will sell on moderate terms for cash or approved paper at 30 days.
IN STORE,
Salt in Sacks and a General Assortment of Groceries. RUSSELL & WALLACE. May 24, 1808. 1m
NOTICE.
The copartnership of Lownes and Hutchison is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the Firm will make payment to W. Hutchison, who is only authorised to receive the same; and those to whom the firm stands indebted, will make application to him for payment. JOSEPH LOWNES. WM. HUTCHISON. May 23d 1808. (3t.)
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