The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-10-17 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
Vol. 6.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1809.
[No. 46.]
Published by Thomas Ritchie, nearly opposite the Globe Theatre, Richmond, Virginia.
CONDITIONS. —Five dollars a year, to be paid annually in advance. Those who wish to be considered as annual subscribers, must hereafter designate it at the time of subscribing, otherwise their papers will be discontinued at the expiration of the first year. No paper can be stopped until all arrearages have been paid off.—Good acceptances, in Richmond only, will be received in payment. The same rule as to Advertisements.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE: The 5th Volume of the ENQUIRER, complete, bound in boards.
VIRGINIA DEBATES, in the Convention, bound in calf, sheep and boards.
BURR'S TRIAL, for Treason and for a Mis-demeanor, in boards—By D. Robertson.
LETTERS on the Subject of THE CAT-O'-NINES—By Peter Plymley—from the 11th London Edition.
BLANKS, for Lawyers, Clerks, Sheriffs, Constables, Merchants, &c. &c. which will also be printed according to any form exhibited, at the lowest notice.
ON Wednesday, December 27, 1809—At the late dwelling-house of Nathaniel Lancaster, dec'd. about ten miles above the court-house, in Prince Edward county, on Appomattox river: Will be sold, to the highest bidder, the following PROPERTY , belonging to the estate of the deceased, a valuable stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, the plantation Utensils, household and kitchen Furniture, too tedious to mention.
Also: Nine valuable NEGROES ; also, the crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats and Fodder. A credit of twelve months will be given the purchasers, on their giving bond, with approved security.
All those who have legal claims against the estate of the deceased, will be pleased to exhibit them duly authenticated, on or before the day of sale, to enable the administrators to make provision for their payment. All those who are indebted to the estate, will see the necessity of immediate payment, as it must be evident no indulgence can be given.
JOHN LANCASTER, } Adm'rs. ROBERT LANCASTER, } August 18
EDUCATION. —The subscribers propose opening a Boarding-School, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at the late dwelling of their father, the Rev'd. Matthew Maury, in the county of Albemarle, where they will instruct Young Gentlemen, in the Latin, Greek, French and English Languages, upon the following terms: Their price for board will be eighty dollars, for tuition, $33 1-3, and for washing & mending $12, payable half yearly, each boarder finding his own bedding. The qualifications of one of the subscribers have been proven by five years experience in this line of business. The other has been educated in the same School, and wants nothing but a few months experience to render his qualifications fully equal. The advantages of the situation are manifestly great, it being in the heart of a healthy and polished neighborhood, and far removed from every incentive to vice and dissipation. The subscribers, deeply impressed with the great importance of the duties which they have assigned themselves, pledge all their powers for their performance. They have a tolerably extensive and well selected Historical Library, which shall, (during the winter nights,) be used under their superintendence, for the benefit of their pupils. Should any of those gentlemen, who have patronized the labors of F. F. Maury, at the Green Springs, in Louisiana, choose to place their sons or wards with the subscribers, their bedding, books, &c. shall be removed to this place gratis. Communications directed to the subscribers, Lindsay's Store, Albemarle county, will be immediately attended to. THOMAS W. MAURY, FRANCIS F. MAURY. September 12.
ABSCONDED from the Subscriber, on the night of the 7th July last, a Negro man named Stephen 20 years old, five feet eight or nine inches high, of a tawny complexion, with a very remarkable scar, on the right side of his forehead, occasioned by a burn he carried with him sundry clothes among them was a black du-rantz coat, constitution cord pantaloons and two cotton shirts. The above negro was purchased of Mr. Joseph Desfield of Northumberland County, to which place I suspect he will endeavor to get, as his parents live in that county. I will give twenty dollars to any person that will apprehend or secure him in Jail, so I get him again, or forty dollars for his delivery to me living in Brunswick County. PETERSON RAWLINGS. August 22.
HALIFAX COUNTY, October 10, 1809. The subscriber wishing to remove to the Western Country, offers for sale, in this county, 625 acres of Land, whereon he at present resides. This land is equal in quality, to most of the high land in the neighborhood, and superior to a considerable portion of it; is well adapted to the culture of grain of all kinds, tobacco & cotton, and highly improved with houses, enclosures, &c. and favored with excellent springs of water; altogether affording one of the most pleasant, and healthy situations in the county. The dwelling-house is sixty four feet in length, composed of a centre part 24 by 22 feet, two stories high, and wings of twenty by eighteen feet, covered with heart pine featheredged plank and shingles: the underpinning and chimneys or brick, neatly laid, with convenient fire places, windows, &c. in the several apartments. Stair cases, &c. in suitable style. The kitchen is 28 by 16 feet—a meat house 12 by 16 feet, and a dairy 10 by 8 feet, are all framed houses, neatly built, and covered with featheredged plank and pine shingles, underpinned with brick: plank and brick floors, as they severally require with a large brick chimney in the kitchen suitable for cooking, and a stair case and upper room, with other finishing. These houses are all new and cost upwards of $5 2,000: there are also, a number of other houses of considerable value and convenience. About 100 acres of the land is cleared, enclosed, & divided into different fields, of from 10 to 20 acres, with excellent fences, and in good order for cropping. The residue, except a small part, is wood land, and generally of better quality than that heretofore cleared, and finely timbered: the whole lies well, is within two miles of Halifax court-house, and upon the large trading road to Richmond, and Petersburg, which renders it a most desirable stand for any person wishing to turn his attention to public business. The price required is only six dollars per acre in cash—but it is wished, it can be given to an extent not exceeding three or four years, upon payment of legal interest. The sale will be made privately, and possession given when required, on application to REUTMAN GARDEN. Oct. 10.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. —By virtue of the last will and testament of Edwin Motley, dec'd. will be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday the 15th of November next, (or if not fair, the next fair day.) A Tract of Land called Booth's in Gloucester County, situated immediately on Portopotomac Creek, and within about one mile of York River, containing between six and seven hundred acres: this land is of the most valuable kind, and has an excellent mill-seat on it: persons inclined to purchase and wish to see the land, will be shewn it by Mr. Wm. Gates who resides on it.
Also on Thursday the 23rd November, will be sold on the same terms a tract of Land situated in the lower end of Spottsylvania County near Thornton's Springs. A credit of one year will be given for one half the purchase money, in each case, and two years for the last payment, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, the bonds to be divided so as suit the payment of certain legacies, devised in the will of said dec'd.
ELIZABETH MOTLEY, Administratrix with the Will annexed of EDWIN MOTLEY, dec'd. King & Queen County, Oct. 13.
P. S. For Sale a quantity of excellent old Peach and Apple brandy. E. M.
A LADY capable of teaching fine NEEDLE WORK, and EMBROIDERY, is wanted, as an Assistant, in a Female Academy, in the country. Respectable recommendations are required. Reference for further information, may be had at the Office of the Enquirer. October 13.
GEORGE AVATT has just received, and offers for sale, Sicily, Madeira, and Sherry WINE , by the Hhd. and Qr. cask, Green Coffee, Orleans Sugar by the Hhd.; German Platillas Simplex by the piece or case, half pint Glass Tumblers in cases of 1000 each, and New York Soap & Candles .
ON HAND, Madeira Wine, Orleans and Muscovado Sugars, Green Coffee, Molasses, Prime Pork, Liverpool and Stone Ware, Spackling, Hyson, Skin, and Gunpowder Tea, Spanish Segars, Raisins, Almonds, Nutmegs, Window Glass, Men's & Women's Shoes, which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms. July 22.
THE subscribers wish to purchase immediately, Black Walnut TIMBER , sufficient for the making of two thousand gun-stocks. Any person wishing to contract for furnishing the said timber, will apply to us at our shop, opposite the government house. STEWART, QUARRIER & KERNES. October 10.
The above subscribers wish to employ six good Workmen at the gun-smith business, to whom liberal wages will be given: Also, five or six boys will be taken as apprentices.
THE subscriber wishes to employ two good Workmen in the wheelwright business, to whom good wages will be given. The workmen may be at liberty to work by the piece. Also, two apprentices are wanted to the wheelwright business. A. QUARRIER. October 10.
THE subscribers offer for sale, a very general assortment of GROCERIES , which they will dispose of on moderate terms, for cash, country produce, or approved paper. Also, 62 Kegs F and FF Brandy Wine Gun-Powder. WHITE & SHELTON. October 10.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. —Runaway from the Subscribers, in the early part of April last, near South-West-Point, in Tennessee, a negro man, named MOSES : we suppose him to be about six feet high, well made, a little inclined to be knock-kneed, of a dark complexion, speaks slow when spoken to, and inclines to lisp a little: his clothes cannot be described, as he took off a number, and of various kinds. The said negro was purchased by the subscribers, (in February last,) of Martin Turner, of this City, and generally calls himself Moses Turner. He has a wife in this place, and it is supposed he is now lurking some where in this Town, as we have been informed he has been seen here, previous to our arrival. The above reward, besides legal charges, will be given to any person who will deliver the said Negro to Richard Terrel or J. A. Grant, or secure him in any Jail so that they get him again. R. TERREL, J. A. GRANT. Sept. 15.
ALL persons are strictly forewarned from harboring or employing the above Negro. Also, all Captains of Vessels, or any other person, are forewarned from taking the said fellow out of the State under the strictest penalty of the Law. R. T. & J. A. G.
THE Partnership of BREAM & FOLLET is this day dissolved by mutual consent—All debts due to and from the Firm, will be settled by James Bream. JAMES BREAM, FRANCIS FOLLET. Richmond, Sept. 18.
JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that the partnership of Bream and Follet being dissolved, the Business will be continued by him—he expects shortly to receive a fresh supply of articles in the Ironmongery and Hardware line, which with his present stock in hand, he will sell low for cash, approved paper, or country produce. Sept. 18.
TO all whom it may concern— RICHARD SMYTH , a native of Ireland, departed this life on the 18th of June, 1809, without leaving in this State, or in the United States, any relation by consanguinity, and possessed of some Estate in Lands within this Commonwealth, of which, as well as of the United States he had long been a Citizen. His intent was to give the whole to the subscriber, as his Nuncupative Will, now of Record, will sufficiently prove; but that kind cannot effect a conveyance of Lands, how far soever it may prove the intent of the Testator, and that the Lands late of the said Richard Smyth do of consequence, escheat to the Commonwealth, though contrary to his intent, of so staying them on a citizen thereof. For that reason, the subscriber will request the General Assembly, at its ensuing session, by Petition, to carry the intent of the said Smyth into execution, by releasing the interest of the Commonwealth in the Lands whereof he was possessed, or entitled to within the same, to the Subscriber. DAVID DOYLE. August 25.
TO THE PUBLIC. —The subscribers, executors of John McRae, dec'd. will, on Tuesday, the seventh day of Nov. next, offer, at public sale, before the tavern of Mr. James Duvall of this town, the following PROPERTY , viz: Twenty-five or thirty Slaves, among which are several good carpenters, distillers, bakers, cooks and house servants: Two brood Mares, one of which is the celebrated running mare Carolina, with a Florizel colt by her side, and now in foal by Sir Harry: the other a high bred mare also in foal by Sir Harry, together with six or eight saddle and work horses, three mule Cows, carpenter's tools, plantation utensils, &c.
The terms of sale will be, for the slaves, a credit of one year, two and three years, and for the balance of the property, a credit of twelve months; in all cases, bonds with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. RICHARD MCRAE, and DANIEL EPPES, Executors of John McRae, deceased. Petersburg, Sept. 29.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of John McRae, dec'd. are requested to bring them forward for adjustment, and all who are indebted to the said estate, to make immediate arrangements for pay, as no indulgence can be given. R. MCRAE & D. E.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. —The Subscribers wish to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FORT LEWIS , lying in the Counties of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 2,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,180 acres of Land lying in the County of Fuyanna, on the south side of the Rivanna river, extending from Col. Cary's line down the river, to within about a mile of Columbia.
This last mentioned Land, being in five distinct tracts, will be sold separately or together, as may best suit any person desirous of purchasing. One-fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasonable credit will be given for the balance. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Runaway from the Subscriber on the 1st June last. A negro man named Billy , commonly called (Billy Hickman) he is about thirty years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, somewhat of a yellowish cast—Expect he is lurking about the neighborhood of Mr. Thomas Hickman's in Caroline, to whom he formerly belonged; or in the neighborhood of Col. Christopher Tompkins, in King William: where it is understood he has a wife: whoever will deliver the said negro to me shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses paid. JOHN HARRIS. Powhatan, Sept. 22.
THE Subscriber has for sale Ten Shares in the Manchester Turnpike Company: Those that are inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to Mr. E. D. Digges of Manchester, or to the Subscriber. J. HARRIS. Sept. 22.
LAND FOR SALE. —The subscriber offers for sale that valuable estate on which he formerly resided, lying on James River, near the Town of Warminster, in the County of Newson, lately Amherst. This tract contains nearly two thousand acres. The low grounds are of the most valuable kind, and the highlands immediately adjacent thereto are very fertile and uncommonly level. It might be divided into two plantations to advantage, or continued in one, as might suit the owner. The houses are new and amply sufficient for the comfortable accommodation of a family. A more minute description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will view and judge for himself. The subscriber will only observe that the place is very healthy, lies in a fine neighborhood, and commands, perhaps, as many advantages as any other situation that is offered for sale in the state. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on the first of January, when possession will be given; and the balance will be divided into nine equal annual installments, without any charge of interest if the principal be punctually paid—A large crop of small grain will be sown in good order, and the purchaser may be accommodated with corn &c. sufficient for a year's supply. Letters directed to Buckingham Court House, or to Warminster, would be soon received and attended to. In my absence, my brother Mr. Joseph C. Cabell will show the land to any person desirous to purchase. WM. H. CABELL. September 1.
NOTICE. —All persons concerned as required to take notice, that we have sold the debts due to the late concerns of Robert Pollock and Co. of Richmond, & Dunlop, Pollock and Co. of Manchester, to Messrs. Tompkins and Murray of Richmond, and that payments hereafter are to be made to them alone, or to those whom they may empower to collect. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, Sept. 5.
THOSE indebted to the late concerns of Dunlop, Pollock and Co. of Manchester, and Robert Pollock and Co. of Richmond, are now requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, as longer indulgence cannot be granted: lawyers and agents having the collection or settlement of debts due either of the above concerns, will be pleased to forward us statements of the business in their hands. TOMPKINS & MURRAY. Richmond, Sept. 5.
WINDSOR, FOR RENT. —Will be rented on Wednesday, the 18th of the present month, to the highest bidder, on the premises: Two thirds of that valuable farm, near this place, called Windsor, for the term of one year, to commence on the first day of January next. The tenant will be permitted to sow wheat this fall, if he wishes to do so. SAM'L. GREENHOW, Agent for WM. LANGBORN, Executor of WM. DANDRIDGE, Deceased. October 10.
VIRGINIA INN. —THE SUBSCRIBER having disposed of his interest in the EAGLE-TAVERN , respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has leased for a number of years, the old CITY HOTEL , of Mr. Couch, at considerable expense this well-known house is rendered as comfortable as any in Richmond. If the most uncomfomtable attention, the best Tables, Liquors, Stables and Water, can conduce to public patronage, the Subscriber pledges himself that these shall not be wanting. A few genteel Boarders can be accommodated at 40 pounds per year. RATES, &c. —Gentlemen putting up at this House will be charged one dollar per day—Horses at livery, 50 cents per day—All other charges equally moderate. J. S. SMITHELS. Richmond, Sept. 29, 1809.
Europe.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE
TERMS OF CAPITULATION OF THE TOWN OF FLUSHING.
His Excellency the General of division Monnet, one of the commandants of the legion of honour, commandant in chief of the fortress of Flushing, having authorised Monsieur L'Eveque, captain of the Imperial Engineers, and Monsieur Montonnet, captain of the imperial artillery, to treat of terms of capitulation for the surrender of the town of Flushing to the troops of his Britannic Majesty; and their excellencies Lieut. Gen. the Earl of Chatham, K. G. &c. and Rear Admiral Sir Richard Strachan, K. B. &c. commanding in chief the military and naval forces before Flushing, having authorised Captain Cockburn, of his Majesty's ship Belleisle, commanding the British flotilla, & Col. Long, Adjutant Gen. to treat conjointly with the said commissioners thereon, they have, after duly exchanging their respective powers, agreed to the following articles, viz:
Art. 1. —The garrison of Flushing shall be prisoners of war, and shall march out of the place with all the honors of war; they shall deposit their arms on the quay of the water gate, they shall return to France on their parole, & shall not for one year bear arms against his Britannic Majesty, or the allies whom he may have at the time of capitulation.
This article is applicable to the officers of Marine actually at Flushing. Answer. —The garrison of Flushing will be permitted to march out of the town with the honors of war required, and they will lay down their arms on the Glacis, but must be considered as prisoners of war and sent as such to England.
The officers of Marine will share the fate of the rest of the garrison. Art. 2. —General and staff officers of the marine and of the corps composing the garrison shall keep their arms, their horses, and all the property which belongs to them. The non-commissioned officers, soldiers, seamen, and officers' servants shall keep their haversacks.
Answer. —Granted.
Art. 5. —The sick and wounded capable of being sent out shall be forwarded to France, the remaining sick shall be left to the care and humanity of the Gen. commanding the troops of his Britannic Majesty, and sent to the French Dominions as soon as their condition will permit; there shall be left a sufficient number of medical attendants for the care of the sick; the medical attendants shall receive the same allowances as those of his Britannic Majesty.
Answer. —The sick and wounded must be considered as prisoners of war. Such as are in a state to be removed shall be embarked with the garrison; the rest will remain under the care of French physicians and surgeons, until sufficiently recovered to admit of their being removed.
The physicians and surgeons will receive the allowances usually granted to prisoners of war, of their rank and description, together with such further remuneration for their attendance on the sick, as the general commanding the British army may be pleased to grant.
Art. 4. —The non-combatants, such as the medical-inspector, the commissary of war, the medical attendants, the heads of the different administrative departments, shall not be considered as prisoners of war; they shall be at liberty to dispose of their effects, their private and personal property, and to carry it to France, as well as all documents relative to their accounts, in order to justify their conduct to the French government.—This arrangement is applicable to the commissaries and civil officers of the marine, to the artificers and attendants of the port, to the officers of the customs and duties, as well as to the pay-masters of the army and navy.
Answer. —The officers and others mentioned in this article, all attendants on the French army, and in short Frenchmen of every description, not inhabitants of Flushing previous to the year 1807, will be sent to England, and hereafter treated according to such arrangement as may take place between the two governments respecting non-combatants; their private and personal property shall be respected, and permission will be given them to retain all such papers as specifically relate to, and may be necessary for the settlement of their accounts.
All Frenchmen and others who may be permitted to remain will be expected to take the oath of allegiance to his Britannic Majesty when required, and to conform to all laws and regulations which may hereafter be made by the British government.
Art. 5. —If no particular stipulation has been made concerning the sick left at Middleburgh under the care of the medical attendants and the officers of the said hospital, they shall be treated according to articles three and four of the present capitulation.
Answer. —Granted; conformably to the answers given to the third and fourth articles.
Art. 6. —The property of the inhabitants shall be respected, they shall be at liberty to withdraw into France with their private property; they shall have every security in this respect, and shall not be molested in any manner for their opinion and the party they have taken during the siege.
Answer. —The property of the inhabitants of every description will be respected, it being understood that all naval and military stores will be held in requisition until proved to be the private property of individuals, and the British government shall, in that case, be at liberty to make use of the same on paying a just remuneration to the proprietors.
Such inhabitants as may be desirous of returning to France, and shall certify their intention within 8 days after the ratification of this capitulation, shall be permitted to do so at a period to be determined by the British commander in chief, and no inhabitant
shall be molested on account of any opinion or conduct hitherto held.
Art. 7. —The necessary carriages and vessels shall be furnished by the English commissioners, at the expense of their government, for transporting from this place to the French dominions the sick and the private effects of the officers. These effects shall not be searched and shall have full security during their passage.
Answer. —Every expence of transporting the French garrison, sick, &c. with their baggage, to England, will of course, be defrayed by the British government.
Art. 8. —If any difficulty shall arise in the interpretation of any of the above articles, it shall be settled by the undersigned commissioners, and as much as possible in favor of the garrison. Answer. —Granted.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES.
Art. 1. The undersigned commissioners have agreed that all ordnance, military and naval stores of every description, as well as all maps, charts, plans and military memoirs, &c. and all public property whatsoever, shall be made over with inventories thereof to such commissioners as shall be appointed by the Generals commanding the British & French forces conjointly to deliver and receive the same.
Art. 2. It is likewise agreed, that as soon as the ratification of the present capitulation shall be exchanged, the gates of the town and citadel shall be occupied by detachments of the British army, and the French troops shall evacuate the fortress at noon on the 17th inst.
Art. 3. It is further agreed, that this capitulation shall be ratified by the Generals commanding in chief the British and French armies; and that the ratifications shall be exchanged at the French advanced posts on the Middleburg road, at 12 o'clock this night; in default of which, the present capitulation and suspension of arms to be considered as null and void.
Approved and ratified by us. CHATHAM, Lieut. General commanding the forces. R. STRACHAN, Rear Admiral commanding the naval forces.
Total of the Garrison which surrendered at Flushing.
16 officers of the Staff; 101 officers; 3773 non commissioned officers and soldiers; 489 sick and wounded—Total 4379.
Return of prisoners and deserters from the 30th July to Aug. 15th, taken in the island of Walcheren.
1 Colonel; 1 Lieut. Col.; 15 Captains; 27 Lieutenants; 1 S. Adj.; 58 Sergeants; 18 Drummers; 1700 Rank and File. Total of killed, wounded and missing of the British, from the 8th to the surrender of Flushing on the 15th inst. inclusive.
3 Officers, 1 Sergeant, 1 Drummer, 26 Rank & File killed.—15 Officers, 5 Sergeants, 2 Drummers, 85 Rank and File wounded.—1 Rank and File missing. Return of Ordnance, Ammunition, and Stores found in Flushing at the surrender.
Mounted on travelling carriages or beds, etc. complete Brass—29 14 pounders, 10 18 do. 20 12 do. 2 8 do. 10 6 do. 22 3 do. 2 1 do.—18 12 inch mortars, 8 8 inch do.—6 12 inch howitzers, 2 8 inch do. 12 5 and a half inch do.
Iron—40 24 pounder guns, 3 18 do. 20 6 do. 20 cohorns—total 224 pieces.
11 687 24 pounder shot, 15794 18 do. 10,509 12 do. 717 8 do. 4,820 6 do. 6,305 4 do. 9,760 3 do.—3,102 12 inch shells, six hundred five and a half inch shells, 800 hand grenades. Powder in barrels and cartridges, supposed equal to 2000 barrels. Infantry ammunition, a very large quantity, but not ascertained. 63 travelling carriages and limbers; 21 caissons; 6 wagons; two devil carriages; 4 copper engines; with a large quantity of ordnance stores of every description, of which a survey has not yet been made to ascertain the articles.
From the London Globe of August 25.
The more the intelligence from Spain, which we communicated yesterday, is considered, the more gloomy it appears. Sir Arthur Wellesley admitted in his dispatches, that after the battle of Talavera, Victor retreated in very regular order, and that some days elapsed before he withdrew his rear guard. To this evidence, showing that his defeat was not decisive, we may now add the rapidity with which he returned to Talavera, the moment he found the British army had commenced its retreat. The sudden and rapid advance of Soult to Placentia, shews how erroneous all our ideas have been respecting his situation. His army was represented as a mere hand-full of fugitives, totally incapable of any military operation, and yet we find that he has been able to join Ney, with whom he was stated to have quarrelled, and Morier, who is now noticed for the first time, and by a masterly movement of almost unexampled rapidity, to reach Placentia, at a moment when Sir A. Wellesley supposed him wandering in the north of Spain; for it is evident, that he did not think him capable of making such a movement. It thus appears, that the movements of Victor and Soult were the result of a deep and well concerted plan, to envelope and overwhelm the British army; a plan, for the execution of which, they possessed every facility; as Soult, who was represented in such a deplorable state, is said to have accelerated his march by the extraordinary means of conveying his wagons, for the purpose of passing rivers without waiting to seek fords, or to make rafts, while Sir Arthur Wellesley was obliged to leave all his wounded behind him in Talavera from the want of the ordinary means of conveyance. An impediment to the junction of Victor and Soult being thus removed by the retreat of the combined English and Spanish army near the Tagus, at Almaraz and Ponte de Sabor, the plan of the campaign is completely deranged, if not indeed entirely deserted. Intelligence from the Armistice in Germany, it is said, has reached the British head-quarters before Sir Arthur commenced his retreat, but the advance of Soult was sufficient cause for the movement. The joint force of Soult and Ney

being probably not short of 60,000 men, a retreat across the Tagus was indeed the only means of safety left open to him. According to the extracts from the foreign papers which we gave yesterday, the English head quarters were on the 7th at Deleitosa, considerably to the south of the Tagus, and about 40 miles from Talavera. Private accounts add that he was continuing his retreat in the direction of Merida and Seville, and that part of his army had already reached Truxillo. We hope that these accounts may prove correct, as he will be in the best sources of supply, and sure of effecting his retreat to the coast. Stores of every kind, it is added, had been sent off to him from Seville, Cadiz, and various other towns, together with horses, mules and other means of conveyance, of which he was so much in want.
Our readers will do us the justice to admit, that we never amused them with all the benefits that Ministers expected to derive from a march to Madrid. We can therefore with the more satisfaction congratulate Sir Arthur Wellesley upon his fortunate escape. Had he been unfortunately provided with means of transport to follow up the battle of Talavera, and pursue Victor, Soult would not have been at Placentia but at Talavera, and the combined army would have been caught in that trap, from which it has escaped by a rapid retreat and movement across the Tagus. The force that occupied Romana, Beresford, and Sir R. Wilson, being withdrawn to the Tagus, they will probably advance to threaten its rear. As to the corps of Venegas, on its march to Madrid, if it really has reached Aranjuez, it must be sacrificed if it advances, and it is scarcely possible that it should be able to effect its escape, and regain the mountains of regain the mountains of the Sierra Morena.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board his Majesty's ship San Domingo, dated Flushing, 19th Aug. 1809, to his brother in Glasgow.
"The French troops marched out this morning. We go up tomorrow to Antwerp, to attack the French fleet there. They are seven sail of the line, 5 frigates and 70 sail of gun boats and brigs. They have got a boom and chain across the river protected by heavy batteries, but that will have no effect; no chain, boom or battery can stop a British line of battle ships. I have been up the Scheldt within four miles of the French Admiral's ship, surveying the river, and am to take up the fleet to-morrow, if the wind will serve. I am appointed Master Attendant at Flushing, and shall resume my place as soon as we come down the Scheldt, if it please God Almighty to preserve me in the next battle. The San Domingo was laid along side of the walls, near the harbour's mouth; shortly after we were in action, we got aground on the Dog Sand, but all the time we were on shore, the whole of our larboard broadside bore on the enemy's batteries. It was totally impossible for the enemy's troops to stand in the batteries against us. We completely knocked up 30 36 pounders that bore upon us, and the last half hour we were on shore, they did not fire a single gun at us. We had 19 shot in our hull and about 200 in our sails and rigging, and had not a single man killed and only 2 wounded."
FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.
TALAVERA, July 29.
The British army which was in Portugal under Gen. Wellesley, after having joined the insurgents under Cuesta, had marched against the first corps, hoping, with triple numbers, to beat it, and effect its junction with the troops under Venegas.
Already had the British flattered themselves with getting to Madrid; but the events that have passed during the three days that have elapsed, have a good deal deranged the plan of the campaign. His Majesty after the affair of the 28th, continued to pursue the enemy, who arrived on the fine position of Talavera, and entrenched themselves. His dispositions announced an intention of maintaining himself to the last extremity; yet, after having been vigorously attacked by the French army, having lost a part of its infantry and a whole regiment of cavalry, he abandoned his position. In these circumstances the French have proved as they have often done, that whatever be the position and number of their enemies, they can overcome all obstacles. The British and insurgents sustained great loss—ours is not considerable.
Gen. Latour Maubourg's division entered Talavera this morning. We have received news from Marshal Soult; be marched on the 25th in the direction of Placentia.
PARIS, Aug. 9.
We have letters from Santa Ollala of the 29th ult. at ten P. M. which mention the new victory gained over the British, Portuguese and Insurgents. The loss of the British is enormous. We took 800 prisoners, and a whole regiment of cavalry. This regiment was taken by one of ours, which opened its ranks to receive its charge, and then cut off their retreat. The rest of the British column, which constituted the whole force of the enemy, is in full retreat.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 4.
In all the Synagogues, the Rabbis have exhorted the Jews to arm in defence of the country. In the present circumstances an extraordinary levy of seamen is to take place. Able seamen are to have 50 florins bounty, and ordinary seamen to have half that sum.
August 5.
Our court Gazette of yesterday contains the following article, dated the 4th—"The Minister of War set out last night to superintend the execution of the measures ordered by his majesty, and this day the King proceeded to Rotterdam. The journey of his Majesty has no other object than that of expediting and inspecting the military preparations, and his absence will continue but a few days. The present circumstances, though little inconvenient for France, are extremely difficult for our country, but they will serve to render more conspicuous the sentiments of those who have already, in ordinary times, proved themselves to be the friends of their country and the existing state of things. It is very surprising that such a man as Lieut. General Bruce should have succeeded in obtaining the confidence of the Government, so far as to obtain the important rank he held in the army. He had the honor of receiving the command of his Majesty to defend to the last the batteries of the Island of Santa Beveland, and yet he abandoned them to the enemy without firing a cannon or a musket, and returned to Bergen op Zoom, after having called together a Council of war, to cover the shame of a proceeding which so strongly excites the suspicion of treason. By a decree of this date his Majesty has deprived him of all his military rank, and declared him incapable of ever resuming the same. As Grand Master of the Order of the Union, his Majesty has besides declared him unworthy of holding any rank in that Order, and has struck his name out of the list of the Knights. A part of the Royal Guards who were at Bergen op Zoom, being disgusted at the conduct of this Gen., refused to receive him."
proper authority, in which case the difference in the name shall not make against the captain.
"IV. The passport given to the captain shall not be acknowledged legal, if the ship supplied with it shall not have been, at the time specified, in the port in the name of which the passport is given.
"V. When any ship, supercargo, captain and more than one third of the crew, shall be subjects of an hostile power, or when on board any ship there shall be no muster-roll, signed by the officers of the neutral place from which the ship sailed, the ship and cargo shall be declared confiscated to the use of the Crown, but the crews shall be set at liberty.
"VI. If the passport produced by the captain shall be false, or forged, the ship and cargo shall be declared confiscated to the use of the Crown, and the captain delivered over to justice to be proceeded against as a forger. The crew shall be set at liberty.
"VII. When in any ship double documents of different import are found, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown. If the captain shall endeavour to defend himself, but bring no sufficient proof, the ship shall be detained, and time, if requested, be granted to the captain to procure them from the place of his departure. If at the expiration of the time granted, he produces no proofs, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated.
"VIII. Every ship not built by a friendly power shall not be considered as neutral, unless it can be legally proved by its papers, that it was bought or transferred before the Declaration of war; If this does not appear, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown.
"IX. If the master or captain of a ship shall be a native of a hostile nation, and have passports from a neutral or friendly power, these shall not avail him, unless they prove that he became the subject of, and resided with a neutral power before the Declaration of War.—On the failure of this proof, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown."
Amsterdam, and this internal regulation of the king of Holland, our federal Editors have manufactured a story (intended no doubt for the election) that our affairs with France were in a worse state than ever.
Let us repeat, the wishes of these luminaries should not induce any man to abandon the best of all guides, plain common sense. Aurora.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1.
LATE AND IMPORTANT LONDON NEWS.
The fine fast sailing Ship Pacific, captain Stanton, arrived at this port last evening, in 37 days from Liverpool, from whence she sailed on the 3d of September. Captain S. has obligingly furnished the Editor of the MERCANTILE ADVERTISER with a file of the London Statesman (an Anti-ministerial Paper) to the 31st of August, and Liverpool papers to the 2d of September, (a week later than hitherto received) from which we have hastily made the following extracts.
We learn verbally, that Gen. Armstrong was in Amsterdam; and it was rumoured in London, he would return home in all September.
No official advices had reached London the last of August, of a peace having been concluded between France and Austria.
Our readers will find in the extracts from our London papers, that the Grand British Expedition to the Coast of Holland was about returning, as they could not accomplish the great object of their enterprize—Mercantile Advertiser.
LONDON, August 28.
Letters have been received from Bordeaux to the 18th inst. which state that Bonaparte was expected at Paris on the 15th, the anniversary of his birth day, but that his stop in that capital would be very short, as it was understood that he would proceed immediately to assume the command of the French army in Spain. The prefect of Bordeaux had in consequence issued orders to prepare for his reception. It is obvious, however, that this was a speculation formed upon the presumed certainty of a speedy peace with Austria.
An Expedition against Guadaloupe is said to be in contemplation.
In the Austrian districts, where the late battles took place, 27 large villages remain deserted. Seventeen of them are wholly ravaged, and the remainder partially so—Many of the inhabitants have taken up their abode in the woods, forests, &c.
The king of Prussia has lately paid six millions of francs more of the arrears of the contributions claimed by France.
The contributions levied on the Austrian provinces by Bonaparte, amounts to the enormous sum of 196,240,000 francs.
August 29.—Letters from Marseilles and Genoa, state, that the French Consul in Algiers, Dubois Tainville, has been arrested by order of the Dey, and that war has been declared against France.
August 30.—A messenger set off last night for the Scheldt, with dispatches for the Earl of Chatham. They are supposed to contain instructions required by his Lordship, respecting the ulterior objects of the Expedition. If we were to be governed in our opinion by the character of ministers, and the confidence with which it has been stated in the ministerial circles, that the French squadron, although it might be carried out of the reach of capture, would still remain within the reach of destruction, we should not hesitate to conclude, that they mean to persevere. In the army, however, that sentiment which proceeds from hope long deferred, began to be felt, and many appeared to apprehend that nothing further will be attempted.
The long expected dispatches from Viscount Wellington have not yet arrived, and the apprehension is that the Britannia, on board of which they were, has been lost or taken.
The Monarch, Resolution, Ajax, Hero and Revenge, of 74 guns each, arrived yesterday at Portsmouth, with about 3000 prisoners on board, being part of the garrison of Flushing. They are to be confined on board ships now preparing for their reception at Portsmouth.
Just as this paper was going to press, we received Hamburg and Antwerp papers to the 10th inst., from which we have made the following extracts:
BANKS OF THE ELBE, Aug. 18.
We have no news from Austria that gives any certainty of war or peace, and the general opinion is, that the affairs of Turkey will also be decided in the Austrian Congress of peace, if it should really take place.
The Archduke Charles does not share in the sentiments of his brother the Emperor Francis, who is said to be preparing to conclude peace at any sacrifice. The Archduke Charles has on this account, resigned the chief command of the army, and not from indisposition. A Russian Plenipotentiary was lately expected at Schoenbrunn from St. Petersburg.
ALTONA, August 18.—Gen. Bellegarde has taken the command of the Austrian army; Gen. Hille and other Generals will act under him. The Archduke Ferdinand is arrived in Bohemia, with his corps.
The king of Bavaria has granted an indemnity to the insurgents of the Tyrol, on condition that they lay down their arms within the space of eight days; the chiefs only of the insurrection are excepted. (Abeille du Nord, Aug. 18.)
Globe Office Three o'clock.
Captain Stanhope, aid-de-camp to Sir A. Wellesley, is just arrived with dispatches from him, at Lord Castlereagh's Office. The dispatches are down to the 21st. The contents have not yet transpired.
SECOND EDITION.
Four o'clock.
The dispatches received from Sir Arthur Wellesley, now Viscount Wellington, are not dated the 21st, but the 8th instant, seven days after the date of the former dispatches. His head quarters were still at Deleitosa. It was his intention that Cuesta should have remained at Talavera to keep Victor in check, but as we stated in a former, the Spanish gen. followed the British army, leaving the sick and wounded behind.
Victor and Soult had thus been enabled to join, and Lord Wellington was unable to attack them.
The French, it was thought meditated an attack upon Deleitosa, but the position was considered perfectly safe.
It is currently reported, this evening, that the ulterior objects of the Expedition to the Scheldt are abandoned, and that the greater part of the troops will immediately return.
The expenses of the Expedition to Spain and the Scheldt, it is supposed, will not fall short of eleven millions; and that it will be necessary to call Parliament together in the month of November.
CURRENT PRICE OF GRAIN.
Wheat 74s. 8ds. 10s. Fine do. 102s. 10s. Rye 52s. 58s.
THE EXPEDITION.
In addition to the particulars which we have already communicated respecting this subject, we learn from other sources, that the French Admiral Missess had drawn up his fleet, composed of either nine or eleven ships of the line, ready for sea, and five frigates, between Fort Lillo and Fort Lieskenshoek, two forts, the one on the east and the other on the west bank of the Scheldt, opposite to each other, apparently determined there to abide our attack. There were, besides, in the Scheldt, three French sail of the line fitting out; three on the stocks, and one unfit for service. Booms, chains, and various impediments were likewise stretched across, or placed in different parts of the stream, to oppose our progress; it was also understood to be in the French Admiral's contemplation to connect a great portion of the flotilla together by chains, after strongly mooring them. It is likewise stated, that it was intended to station a second flotilla between Forts St. Philip and St. Mary, near four miles below Antwerp, where the river is considerably narrower than between Lillo and Lieskenshoek, and that a strong redoubt had been thrown up at Fort Piementel, a mile on this side of Antwerp. The tract of land from Fort St. Anne to Fort de Beerle on the western bank of the Scheldt, is said to be capable of being entirely overflowed. On the eastern bank there does not exist the same facility of inundating the country.
The suggestion of creating a monument to the departed heroes of Talavera, has been taken up by the Chief Magistrate of Leeds, and other inhabitants of that town.
A gentleman at East Barne writes, that fifteen vessels have been taken by French privateers, near Beachy, in about ten days, and that the enemy came within reach of the battery, which might have fired with effect, had it been supplied with powder.
GOTTENBURGH Aug. 13.—A merchant vessel, named the Providence, came in this morning, and brings the account of having seen his majesty's ship Alert taken near the Scheldt in a calm, by six gun boats, after a desperate defence.
A letter received from Carlserona this morning, states, that they had just learnt of the Island of Ertholm having been taken possession of by his majesty's ship Dictator; should this report be correct, it will prove of great importance to the British navy, as the fort and harbour will fully protect the Baltic trade, and should occasion require it, twenty sail of the line may be conveniently, and winter there, as there is above forty feet water, and a good anchorage.
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 15.—His Royal Majesty has sent to the Diet a message relative to the pension which the states are to allow to the late King, Gustavus Adolphus, his Queen and Children.
August 31.—We have at length arrived precisely at that point of failure and disaster which has long been foreseen by such as chose to exercise their understandings. Our expedition to the Scheldt returns to England unsuccessful. Our gallant army in the Peninsula indignantly retires before superior numbers; and Ichaia, in the bay of Naples, are evacuated by St. John Stuart.
Thus have failed all our Expeditions; and the efforts (we blush to use the term) of England have had no more influence on the contest in Germany, than the Pest and Excommunication of the ci-devant Pope, now reduced to his pastoral and pristine simplicity of character, a mere Bishop! Of those who weakly avert their eyes from that on which they dread to look, who prefer the fabrications, the fallacies, the delusions, the contradictions, the absurdities of the Nabob's Morning Post, the Times, the Courier, and the whole tribe of hirelings, we implore their attention to the real state to which England is at last reduced. Objections, applicable to the affairs of common life, are not less so to those of nations, and we all know, that when an individual refuses to examine his real situation, destruction invariably follows.
England, in extent of surface, and in population inferior, but in point of actual power, possessing as she does the ocean, certainly superior to even the colossal power of France—after having goaded that kingdom to war, has absolutely failed in every effort to restrain her power, and it is no longer possible to doubt that Napoleon now reigns paramount over the entire continent of Europe. Peace with Austria can no longer be doubtful; in the prospect of this event we certainly feel satisfaction, from our firm conviction that the renewal of hostilities would have led, and that most speedily, to the extinction of the Austrian Monarchy. Whatever may be the decisive expectations of the impossibility of restraining commerce, the crisis is approaching with accelerated velocity, in which the Continent of Europe, as to our commerce, will be hermetically sealed. Then, and not till then, will the people of England be taught, that a too widely extended commerce cannot confer permanent power on any nation. The contest in which England is now struggling, is specifically a war for commerce. Do we approach the object for which we drew the sword? Is that object, in the belief of any man of ordinary understanding, now attainable by the further efforts of England? We have persevered until Napoleon has surrounded himself, as Mr. Sheridan most truly observed, with thrones. He has Monarchs for his centinels. They are fixed, immovable; fixed; and Louis in the Scheldt, Joachim in Naples, and Joseph in Spain, will, in spite of all our efforts, reign where Napoleon has placed them. England must at last return to that peace which she wantonly broke—and there can be no possible consequences resulting from Peace, which may not be anticipated by a continuance of war.
Napoleon will acquire ships, commerce, and colonies; and suppose he does, is not the world wide enough for all? Is it possible that an island in the western part of Europe shall be able to permanently maintain the monopoly, against which not only France but also all Europe is contending? Vain hope! Because we have spent some hundred millions in war, nothing will do but that those whom we cannot subdue, shall contribute to pay their shares of our expenditure. That in fact is the true state of the case. We owe 700 millions; how can we pay the interest without trade, and how can we have trade, if we make peace? To this we would simply ask, what trade will you have in twelve months if the war is not terminated? Where are we to fight next? Suppose the Isles of France and Bourbon in the East—and Guadaloupe in the West Indies to be in our possession—that even all intercourse between
LEIDEN, Aug. 5.
BATTLE OF WAGRAM.
The following is the Austrian official account of the battle of Wagram, as published in the Austrian Gazettes, dated from the head-quarters of the Archduke Charles, the 29th July.
"Scarcely had the morning of the 6th begun to break, when the enemy's army, composed of a force which, since the earliest times, has perhaps never been collected in one point, appeared at the distance of a long cannon shot."
"It was estimated at from 140 to 180 thousand men. According to the latest statements of the emperor Napoleon himself, and his generals, it consisted of 130 thousand combatants. On the part of the Imperial Austrians, not quite 100,000 men were in the field on the day of battle. The attack began with a brisk cannonade all along the line, which the enemy answered with a superior number of heavy ordnance, and kept it up till night, without interruption. The right wing of the Austrians made the most splendid progress—Adlklaa was taken and the enemy driven from Rassenbrunn, Brietenleie, and Hirschstetten."
"The enemy's cavalry on the left wing was completely routed, and Field marshal lieutenant Kienau, with the six corps which he commanded in the room of field-marshal lieutenant Hiller, who was taken ill, penetrated on the enemy's left flank, as far as Aspern, Esslingen, and the town of Enzersdorf; made himself master of our entrenchments which we had abandoned the day before, took ten pieces of cannon, and some thousand prisoners, besides one eagle and several standards of colors. In the mean time, the French centre, where the emperor Napoleon was, did not move from the spot of Roschdorf; it was stationed there in several ranks, consisting of upwards of 60,000 men strong, and continually strengthened as night went, opposite the left of the Austrians, till the latter was quite overwhelmed about noon by a mass of cavalry and a great quantity of artillery. The corps which had been expected from Marchfeld did not arrive, and it was easy for the enemy to out-flank our left wing; their violent cross fire soon silenced our batteries."
"Our 4th corps, which was placed on our extreme left, was repulsed, and the heights in that quarter, occupied by the enemy."
"By this, the 2d corps in the centre was not only prevented from undertaking the attack against Roschdorf, but was itself overwhelmed and forced to retreat to the causeway of Brunn, while the enemy had already gained Pokers, and Enzersdorf, and was threatening the road to Walkersdorf, in the rear of the Imperial Royal army. Night put an end to the action. In the battle, nine pieces of cannon were lost, in the retreat none, and the ten pieces of cannon taken, were carried off. The Archduke John arrived in the afternoon near Siebenbrunn, after the battle was decided, and then went back again behind the March."
"The army continued its retreat till the 9th, on the Prague road, as far as Guntrsdorf. The rear had obstinate engagements daily, during which Kornuburg and Hollenbrunn took fire, & the army was always ready for battle."
"On the 11th, shortly before sun-set in the hottest of the action, when both armies were for the most part drawn up by facing one another, a formal conference took place, after some mutual messages, and at last a temporary armistice, the want of which was equally felt by both armies, after an uninterrupted conflict of upwards of 8 days, and being overcome with fatigue. In consequence of this, an armistice was concluded on the 12th, by which hostilities are suspended for four weeks, and 14 days notice is to be given before breaking it. The Austrian army has taken a retrograde position in Moravia, and the adjoining districts of Bohemia, to enjoy some repose after the unheard of toils of the last eight days."
NEW YORK, Oct. 9.
The following decree has been received by a commercial house in this city from the American Consul at St. Petersburg, with a request that it may be published in the Mercantile Advertiser for the information of Merchants generally, and accompanied by the assurance that its provisions will be rigidly enforced; at the same time the government will give every indulgence and facility to the neutral vessels conforming thereto.
PETERSBURG, June 14.—"It is universally known how firmly Russia has endeavored for ages to protect the trade of neutrals during the war carried on by European powers; it is notorious, with what courage that Empire has sheltered the interests of trading nations from the fury of the war. True to these unalterable principles, we entertained a hope that, during the present rupture with England, the trade with allied nations would also offer no motive to them of a different direction. But the experience of last year was convinced us, that the enemy has found means to misuse neutral bottoms for the benefit of his trade, and we feel accordingly obliged to adopt the following measures, in order to prevent it in future."
"I. Every Captain who enters any of our ports, is bound to prove his ship or vessel to be neutral property by the passport, the bill of sale and the log book, and the cargo to be so by the charter party, the bill of lading, his own declaration, and a certificate of the origin of the goods, in cases where the whole or part of the cargo belongs to the Captain or Agent, and the ship has set sail from America or the West Indies, or is bound for those ports. Should any of those documents be wanting, the Captain shall immediately leave the port, and not be permitted to discharge his cargo."
"II. Ships in port, laden with goods which can be proved to be the production of an enemy's country, shall be detained, the goods declared confiscated, and sold publicly in behalf of the Crown. If the goods amount to more than one half of the cargo, not only the lading, but the ship shall be declared confiscated."
"III. A passport given by a neutral, friendly, or allied power, will not be sufficient for the justification of the captain, if any circumstances appear which do not agree with the passport, or if the name of the ship mentioned in the passport does not agree with that found in the other papers of the ship, unless it clearly appears that the papers have been duly signed by persons having si-
gnature.
"IV. The passport given to the captain shall not be acknowledged legal, if the ship supplied with it shall not have been, at the time specified, in the port in the name of which the passport is given."
"V. When any ship, supercargo, captain and more than one third of the crew, shall be subjects of an hostile power, or when on board any ship there shall be no muster-roll, signed by the officers of the neutral place from which the ship sailed, the ship and cargo shall be declared confiscated to the use of the Crown, but the crews shall be set at liberty."
"VI. If the passport produced by the captain shall be false, or forged, the ship and cargo shall be declared confiscated to the use of the Crown, and the captain delivered over to justice to be proceeded against as a forger. The crew shall be set at liberty."
"VII. When in any ship double documents of different import are found, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown. If the captain shall endeavour to defend himself, but bring no sufficient proof, the ship shall be detained, and time, if requested, be granted to the captain to procure them from the place of his departure. If at the expiration of the time granted, he produces no proofs, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated."
"VIII. Every ship not built by a friendly power shall not be considered as neutral, unless it can be legally proved by its papers, that it was bought or transferred before the Declaration of war; If this does not appear, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown."
"IX. If the master or captain of a ship shall be a native of a hostile nation, and have passports from a neutral or friendly power, these shall not avail him, unless they prove that he became the subject of, and resided with a neutral power before the Declaration of War.—On the failure of this proof, the ship and cargo shall be confiscated to the use of the Crown."
From the Salem Register of Oct. 7.
By captain Leach, who left Cadiz on the 16th of August, we learn that after the battle of the 27th of July at Talavera, the French army retreated towards Madrid, till they were joined by a powerful reinforcement—that they then turned upon the combined armies of the English and Spaniards—and on or about the 10th of August gained a decisive victory over them. Sir Arthur Wellesley's forces after suffering severe loss were retreating towards Portugal—and Cuesta's army was completely destroyed. Captain L. found it impossible to obtain any particulars of this action, as the Junta would not permit it to be published. It was however firmly believed by the English gentlemen at Cadiz from whom captain L. received his information on the 14th Aug. Capt. L. heard the same account from an English ship which he spoke two days after he sailed.
[The Spanish frigate, which arrived at this port a few days ago, left Cadiz on the 20th of August, six days after the above intelligence is said to have been received there; but brought no account of it either printed or verbal.—N. Y. Merc. Adv.]
THE NEWS.
The Anglo-Spaniards are not beaten—why? because the federalists do not wish it to be true.
But the war is renewed between France and Austria—and why? for the same reason, the "British party" wishes it to be true.
Such are the arguments of the enlightened conductors of the federal press; but what says common sense?
The positions occupied on the 5th August, by the French corps under Victor & Soult, and by Wellesley between them, put it in the power of the former to attack at pleasure, and put it out of the power of the latter to escape without coming to action. Wellesley no doubt attempted to retreat across the Tagus at Almaraz, and probably commenced a fight towards the Guadiana, but we must suppose the French troops to have lost their characteristic celerity, before we can believe that the British were not over taken by them.
What then, of the result of their meeting? Wellesley said he conquered Vic or at Talavera, and that Victor's army was double that of the Anglo-Spaniards; but we know that Wellesley was defeated and compelled to leave his wounded behind him. If then Victor conquered or had even as large a force as Wellesley's, what must have been the issue of an action in which Soult united with Victor? Every man can answer this.
The Salem news, therefore, appears very well deserving of credit—it is just such news as ought to have been anticipated by every one, and it is strengthened by the arrivals from Cadiz and Gibraltar. For the only doubt thereon in the way is, that later dates had been received from Cadiz & Gibraltar—but, then, it is to be remarked that at both places the particulars of the battle were carefully concealed.
As to the advices from England, no part of them is entitled to credit, but that relating to the surrender of Flushing. The renewal of the war with Austria could not have been an object of desire to France, and surely after the battle of Wagram the Austrians could have had no object in the prolongation of hostilities; and the resignation of the "first captain of the age" must be regarded as an evidence of the approach of a permanent peace; so that if we had nothing else but probabilities to decide from, we should give the negative at once to this part of the news. But, we have this news thro' the old prostituted channel of London ministerial prints, a matter of itself sufficient to arrest belief; whilst we are told in the French Official Gazette, that Bonaparte was to be in Paris about the 20th of August.
With regard to gen. Armstrong's return, this has been so often announced, that there is no body who will believe it. We are warranted in disbelieving it, because even the London prints do not go so far; they merely mention his being in Amsterdam; and we disbelieve it, because nothing has occurred either here or in Europe, to alter the pacific arrangements commenced by M. Hauberk. The decree of the king of Holland is not a new measure, it merely places our ships upon the same footing as that on which they stood six months ago—it is a municipal regulation for purposes connected with the state of Holland only.
Yet, from the mere rumor in a London paper, that General Armstrong was at

Asia, America and Africa shall be interdicted to the continent of Europe. With that interdiction diminish the power of Napoleon and his tributary Emperors and Kings? The hope is vain. England has always been formidable—and is now more capable of defending herself against any effort that may be made by Napoleon, than she was in the reign of Elizabeth. The power and military reputation of Spain at that period bore a strong resemblance to that of France at this moment. Nothing so certainly tends to consolidate, invigorate and extend the power of France as war, and nothing would so certainly dispose her people to a permanent peace, as ships, colonies and commerce.
The intelligence received from Lord Wellington, contains no information of which we were not before possessed. He was at Deiletera on the 30th. It is the opinion of well-informed persons, that if he has the good fortune to conduct the British army to a point of embarkation, his talents will be more conspicuously displayed than in any former action of his life. The Spaniards are rootedly averse to the presence of a British army in Spain. This is an important fact, of which we have not the smallest doubt. The Spaniards are jealous of our presence in Spain—and, the appointment of Lord Wellington, as Generalissimo, has finally ruined the cause; the Spaniards are no longer unanimous; they are a divided people.
It is at length discovered that the Expedition was undertaken on erroneous information—So far from the Dutch receiving us with open arms, as the City Negriant, who furnishes Ministers with that false intelligence, led them to believe, the Dutch hate us with the spirit of an envious rival; our commerce has risen on the ruins of that of Holland, once pre-eminent. We have destroyed their navy, captured their colonies, ruined their trade—and expect to be received with open arms! We boasted of what could be effected by commerce. France saw it; all Europe saw it; and the Continent of Europe determined to have manufactures and commerce. There is room enough for all. We have capital, experience, ingenuity and industry, and may have happiness and comfort by peace—inevitable, certain misery by war.
The German papers contain no positive information of peace—but that event is put beyond all doubt. The French troops invade, and will soon ultimately subjugate Spain. Turkey is doomed to fall, and a joint effort of France and Russia is certainly meditating against India. That the destruction of our monopoly in Asia is the interest of all Europe, we think no one will be found sufficiently hardy to deny.
To the list of European Monarchs who is to be added Alexander Berthier, who, from Prince of Neufchatel, it appears, is destined by Napoleon to reign over the countrymen of William Tell! and the once free Republicans of Holland and of Switzerland, may now exclaim—
Temperamentum nos mutatur in illis. England herself now stands upon a precipice, more eminently dangerous than any to the brink of which she has ever yet been driven by her Minister, or by her passions—and nothing but the voice of the people—loudly, irresistibly expressed, can save her!
In thus avowing our sentiments on the real state of England, we have abstained from naming Ministers. The change of Ministers we deem utterly unimportant. The present are, perhaps, as good as those who might succeed them under the present system—for it is by a total change of system—and public sentiment that England can alone be saved.
It was reported in the city yesterday, that Government had acceded to a proposition from France and Austria, to send an Ambassador to a Congress, to be held for the purpose of negotiating a general peace. Lord St. Helen's was said to be actually nominated for this purpose. The report excited a considerable sensation in the city, and perhaps had its origin in some stock jobbing speculation.
A most improbable rumor is current on the Continent, that the Archduke Charles was to be engaged on a mission to Alexander, to apprise that Potentate of the danger of his situation, from his subservience to Bonaparte, and of the necessity of his joining in the common cause of Germany, to resist the encroachments of Napoleon, who was endeavoring to extend his empire from the White Sea to the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean.
GERMAN PAPERS. LEYDEN, Aug. 9.—The French fleet, which had taken a position under Fort Lillo, has partly ascended the Scheldt as high as Antwerp, and taken an advantageous station, free from any attack of the enemy.
French troops arrive daily at Ghent and Antwerp. The right bank of the Scheldt, from Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom, is covered with Dutch troops. Ci-devant Dutch Flanders is likewise covered with troops. The whole of this force was expected shortly to be able to act on the offensive.
LYONS, July 26.—We learn from the shores of the Mediterranean, that a considerable number of British transports with troops, which were formerly in Sicily, have sailed for Gibraltar, from whence they are to proceed to Lisbon, to reinforce the army under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley.
Napoleon has visited the mountainous districts in the environs of this capital, and did not return to Schoenbrunn before ten at night, when he attended at the play of Phaedra.
The bridge near Nussdorf is quite restored. Near Liesig and Shiesig, behind Schoenbrunn, a division of French troops has occupied a camp.
NAPLES, July 26. The English have unexpectedly received orders to immediately evacuate the islands of Ischia and Procida. Yesterday evening they blew up the small forts, and threw the batteries into the sea. The troops and the sick have all embarked. The Sicilian Prince Leopold, who was on board their fleet, must have arrived at Milazzo, with the Dukes of Arco and Canosa Neapolitan regiments. Two English regiments have gone for Malta.
July 27. The English finished yesterday evacuating the islands of Ischia and Procida. Deputations from the inhabitants of those islands have arrived here to bring advice of their departure and that the national flag has been again hoisted on the forts. The different authorities have received orders to re-enter on their functions.
VIENNA, Aug. 2. The prince of Lichtenstein has been recalled from his estates, with the late Ambassador at Paris and Secretary of State Hoppe, to conclude peace at Raab, with the Duke of Friuli, the Marshal of the Palace Duroc, and the Minister of State Count Champagny.
Several Silversmiths here have received orders to prepare some rich services of plate, to be used at the Congress of Raab. This congress is not expected to last long. We read in several of the public journals that a report is circulated in Vienna, of a projected marriage between the Prince Royal of Bavaria and the Archduchess Maria Louisa, the daughter of the Emperor of Austria.
LOUISBURG, Aug. 7.—A Courier from the head quarters of the Hereditary Prince of Lintau has brought intelligence, that on the 6th his Royal Highness occupied Bregenz; the insurgents, on hearing of his approach, having abandoned that town at three in the morning, and retired precipitately on Feldkirch. The Wirttembergers experienced no resistance, and disarmed the inhabitants.
The Austrian troops in the Vorberg are retiring, in consequence of the suspension of arms, by Memmingen and Augsburg.
WARSAW, July 30.—By command of the emperor Napoleon, Gen. Bromilowski is forming a Legion of the Danube, which is to consist of Austrian prisoners born in Poland.
ST. PETERSBURGH, July 29.—The day before yesterday a Te Deum was celebrated by the French Ambassador, on account of the recent glorious victories obtained by the French armies.
An English squadron continues in the Gulf of Finland; five ships of the line and three frigates lie at anchor before Revel; as yet they have not dared to make any attack, as all fit preparations for defence have been made on every point. The crews of some English sloops have ventured on shore, and seized cattle and fresh provisions; but they always retreated on the approach of troops. Several merchant men have been taken by the English cruisers; and yet a few days back, two Russian vessels, which have been lying at Cronstadt several months and were prohibited sailing, have received permission to leave the port.
At Cronstadt several vessels have arrived with goods from Tenerife. In Archangel also a great quantity of colonial wares have arrived in American vessels. A commissioner has been appointed for the examination of the ships papers of neutral vessels arriving at Archangel.
Two days before the Emperor returned hither, on the 23d, from Finland, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Romanzow, had arrived from the same province.
PARIS, Aug. 8.—M. De Champagny has just set out for Raab, to fix the last basis of the peace.
Aug. 10.—Letters from Bayonne state, that the English have disembarked at Alicante some detachments, with much ammunition, artillery, &c.
VIENNA, Aug. 5.—It is said that an English Agent has appeared at the head quarters of the Archduke Charles, but he could not obtain an audience.
CASSEL, Aug. 11.—Letter from his excellency the Minister of the Interior to the Prefect of the Oeker Department:—
"Monsieur Prefect, CASSEL, Aug. 5. His Majesty the King, our most gracious Sovereign, has heard with the greatest satisfaction of the conduct of the inhabitants of his good town of Brunswick, during the short abode of the Duke of Oels there, and he has desired me to express this to you. You conducted yourself in that affair like an upright and loyal subject of the King.
"I send you a copy of a Decree, which will shew the good inhabitants of Brunswick with what displeasure his Majesty heard of the vile promise which was made to his troops. Certainly every officer would have paid with his head for the slightest injury done to the inhabitants. Soldiers defend and protect peaceful citizens. Only robbers allow themselves to plunder."
should not be laid up within four weeks from the publication of this, they are ordered to account to the authorities how far, and in what manner they have endeavored to recal them; and the authorities are charged to look to the fulfilment of it.
4. Such commanders of privateers as intend to go on a cruise from the western parts of our Duchedom, of Holstein, also Tondern, Ausum, and Fredericksburg, to cruise to and round Heligoland, shall be permitted to do so, provided they enter into an obligation not to cruise beyond the waters of Heligoland, nor beyond the heights of Tondern. If privateers of our other dominions are desirous to go through the Schleswig, Holstein Canal, or along the West Coast and Jutland, the harbors of Holstein and Schleswig, with a view to cruise under Heligoland, they are permitted to do so, provided they go direct, as ordered in sec. 2.
5. The delivery of licences and commissions for privateers is postponed until our further Royal Commands.
All who are concerned are commanded to act accordingly. Given under our hand and seal, in our residence, Copenhagen, the 2d August 1806.
FREDERICK R. MOSTING. Eggers, Janssen, Janssen, Rothe.
Domestic. BOSTON, Oct. 10. INSURRECTION. HALLOWELL, Oct. 4.
"We are all in a most unhappy situation in this part of the country, for we are in a state of actual rebellion. You have no doubt heard of a Murder committed some weeks back near this town by some squatters, and that eight men who did the act are in jail. For some time we were told they would be rescued; but the report was treated with contempt, until Friday night, 29th September, between the hours of 12 and 1 when we were roused by the cries of MURDER and FIRE! Before I could get out of bed, a military notification was read to me to appear armed and equipped in 3 minutes at the gun house. When I got into the street, every thing was in confusion. I found that the artillery had gone on to Augusta; and part of our company mounted on horseback had also proceeded. We remained on our arms until day light. Saturday, a strong guard turned out and we were pretty quiet. On Sunday night the alarm commenced at 10 o'clock, and positive information was received of a considerable body of the enemy, within a few miles of Augusta; so we remained during the night. Monday I was drafted and marched at 7 in the evening. Stood on guard six hours, on one of the roads about a mile from the settlement. Tuesday night we hoped that the force was so great we should have some rest, but it was the worst of all. About midnight the Augusta bell began to ring; (the signal for their being actually attacked) we could distinctly hear the guns. The small part of our company that had been left behind were immediately ordered to march—the alarm guns were fired to bring up the troops from Gardner. On our arrival we found the guards had been driven in, except four; who were captured within a few rods of Augusta bridge. They resisted until overpowered by a party of 50 or 60. In the fray, some were wounded; unfortunately the main body at the goal were not strong enough to reinforce the party attacked—they were left to struggle for themselves."
"Maj. WEEKS, who had rendered himself very conspicuous for his exertions in rousing the well affected part of the county to support the government and the laws, mounted his horse and rode to the bridge. He was seized and dragged into the woods, and threatened to be hanged; but fortunately made his escape. A regular force of about 400 troops is kept at Augusta, and I am obliged to hire a man to be there, and at the same time to patrol the streets here; for we are in great danger of being set on fire, in order to confine the people here, and prevent them from going to Augusta in case of alarm. It is supposed that the insurgents are from 1,000 to 1,500 strong, and the disaffection is rapidly spreading. Gen. SEWALL has sent on to the Governor for orders."
NEW-YORK, Oct. 9. It has been remarked at Martinico, that the yellow fever, which carried off a variety of American seamen in the present year, was most prevalent and mortal on board those vessels that brought fish to that market from these States....Merc. Adv.
On Wednesday, the brig Sally, captain Richmond, arrived at Boston, in 37 days from New-Orleans. The crews of most of the vessels at New Orleans were sick; and the Hospital was so full no more could be admitted. The yellow fever, it was feared, would rage as soon as the rainy season was over. The increase of inhabitants by the emigrants from Cuba, who were generally sick (and were so numerous they could not possibly be accommodated with comfortable habitations,) together with the rapid fall of the river, were expected to tend to produce or aggravate the fatal disorder....Id.
The Algerines complain bitterly of the loss of business since the depredatory naval warfare carried on by the English and French for years past.—For, say they, while we plunder our enemies according to our ancient custom, the two former plunder friends and enemies indiscriminately. Quere. Who of the three is the better Turk?....Balt. Amer.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Algiers, to his Correspondent in Boston. "When I left France, I hoped I had left war and misery behind me, but I was mistaken, for on my arrival in Algiers, I observed that preparations for a maritime war were carried on with the greatest vigour: they were fitting out one 44 gun frigate, & three Zebecs, besides two frigates, one 44, and the other 56 guns, at sea; and as for misery, the poor Turks made bitter complaints: they assured me for the last three years, that the nations of Europe had become such formidable rivals to them in their line, that they had been hardly pushed, & that they had been so far exceeded by the English and French, that they were led almost to despair—for said they, while we have conscientiously followed the usage of our nation, and strictly kept within the bounds prescribed by our long established customs, of robbing and enslaving only our enemies, they have been playing a game of sweepstakes, dashing away at both friends and enemies."
New York, Oct. 12. Yesterday morning the new Minister from Spain, left this city for the seat of government—where, no doubt, he will meet with a favorable reception. It is principally owing to the exertions of this gentleman, we learn, that the American property under detention in Spain, has been liberated. Thirty seven thousand dollars, the amount of the cargo of one ship that had been condemned, has already been received by a Democratic house in this city, who has not heretofore been very friendly to the patriotic cause of that country. N. Y. Gaz.
The well known Marquis Yrujo, memorable for his connection with various incendiaries in the U. States, has proceeded to Brazil, as the minister of the Spanish Junta to the court of the house of Braganza. N. Y. Pub. Adv.
NORFOLK, Oct. 13.—Mr. ERSKINE, family and suite, arrived here yesterday morning from Baltimore. They will sail for England in the Frigate L'Africaine, the first fair wind.
Inquirer Office. The last Mena sheds a gloom over the prospects of England.
The Expedition to Holland is about to return, without an ascent of the Scheldt. They made up the hill and then down again. Sir A. Wellesley is retreating in Spain—chased and pressed on all sides by the French. So dangerous is his situation, that his reaching a place of embarkation is made to be the most glorious act of his life.—It is probable that he will spend his Christmas in Paris.
Thus millions of the treasury are sunk, and the honor of the nation is tarnished.—It will be well indeed, for the present ministry, if they can withstand the shock of their own imprudence and defeats.
In Austria, there is no re-commencement of hostilities. Every thing seems to point to a peace. The Archduke Charles is now said to have resigned his command from his unavailing opposition to a peace, on the terms proposed by Napoleon.
Such a peace puts an end to the power of Austria—to the spasms of Spain—to the intrigues on Zealand—sets limits to the smuggling trade of G. Britain—& seals most of the ports against her. It forms a new Epoch in the war, by overthrowing every chance of raising a new coalition on the continent. There is no longer a power, worth a subsidy—and as a political power, England will no longer be felt on Europe—unless she should wean the Emperor of Russia from his coalition with France.
To what purpose then should she prosecute the war? She may merely take Guadaloupe, the Isles of Mauritius and Bourbon, the settlement of Boavia—but as to the continent, her expeditions will be in vain. It is possible, that there may now be an attempt to negotiate a peace—but should the war go on, it is theatre may be transferred to the Levant & to Egypt; to new & predatory encroachments on the commerce of neutrals; to naval equipments on the Western Coasts of France, and new menaces of an invasion of England.
In the mean time, the crescent will vanish—Spain, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Poland, will receive more compact organizations.
Elections.—In Pennsylvania, the annual Election was on the 10th. The Democratic ticket in Philadelphia, for congress, has a majority of 429. There is no doubt of Dr. Sybert's election over Smith (fed.) Both in the city and county, the Democratic ticket for the assembly was successful.
In Maryland, the strength of parties in the next House of Delegates will be 44 Republicans, 36 Federalists—in the last it was 43 Fed. and 47 Demo. The total Republican Majority, in the Election just over, is about 5681—number of votes given in, about 41,900.
FOR SALE, 459 acres of LAND, in the county of Powhatan, lying on the waters of deep creek, adjoining the lands of Jno. Swann, sen and John Swann, jun. about 5 miles below Catersville. Also, 200 acres, lying within 4 miles of Catersville, on the waters of Muddy creek, and in the aforesaid county of Powhatan, adjoining the lands of John Logwood and Mrs. Mary Stratton. The subscriber will exchange those lands for likely young negroes, should it suit purchasers better than money, and any person desirous of purchasing, may, by paying a considerable part of the money, have a reasonable credit on the balance, by giving a deed of trust, to secure the payment thereof. THOS. LOGWOOD. Buckingham, Oct. 17. w3w4
WILL BE SOLD, ON Thursday, the 7th December next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling-house of Thomas Cobb, (J. R.) Dec'd, in Buckingham county, eleven likely Virginia-born SLAVES, consisting of men, women & children; the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, household and kitchen FURNITURE, and plantation Utensils, the crop of Corn and Fodder, &c. Twelve months credit, will be allowed the purchasers for all sums above twenty dollars, on their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid; (creditors are requested to attend the sale, with their claims authenticated.)
They also offer for sale, the tract of Land, on which the late deceased resided, containing seven or eight hundred acres, lying on Rock Island creek, joining the land of Wilson C. Nicholas, near his saw and grist Mill, it affords a great portion of good creek low grounds, and a valuable Mill Seat, and has on it a plantation sufficiently large to work eight or ten hands to advantage; a propitious part of which is fresh, and under a good fence, with a comfortable dwelling-house, nearly finished; a more minute description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will view and judge for himself: The subscribers will only observe, that the place is very healthy, affords good water, well timbered, and has a good range for stock. Possession will be given next fall, in time to seed. The terms will be, three or four equal annual payments, secured by deed of trust upon the land. For further information, apply to Samuel Shelton, of Albemarle, John M. Cobb, of Richmond, or Lewis Nevil, who resides on the premises.
One other tract lying in the upper end of the same county, on the waters of David's creek, containing four hundred and five acres, in a good neighborhood, and well worth the attention of one with a small family. For terms apply to the subscribers, or John T. Bocock, who is fully authorized to sell the same. SAMUEL SHELTON, } Executors JOHN M. COBB, } October 17 w2w4
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.—Strayed or stolen from me lot in Farmville about the 1st of September last, two mules—One a bay & the other a black with long white tails—The above reward will be given for taking them up and returning them to me. MAURICE LANGHORNE, Jr. Oct. 17. w3w4
HOUSES FOR SALE. By virtue of a decree of the honorable Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond District; in a suit between George Pickett, plaintiff, and the subscriber defendant, will be sold to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Saturday, the 4th day of November next. Two brick HOUSES, with the out-houses belonging to them, situate on the cross street, leading to Shockoe Ware House, in the city of Richmond. The sale will take place, on the premises; and the terms, agreeable to the said decree, will be twelve months credit; the purchaser to give bond with approved security, for the payment of the purchase money, and the title to be retained until the money is paid. DANIEL CALL, Executor Of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT MEANS, deceased. October 17. w4
A HOUSE—(Upon the Basin)—FOR SALE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Means, dec'd, will be sold, on the premises, on Saturday, the 4th day of November next, to the highest bidder, a tenement upon the basin, adjoining the tenement of John Purse. The terms of sale will be, twelve months credit, the purchaser to give bond and security, and a deed of trust upon the property to secure the payment of the purchase money. DANIEL CALL, Executor Of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT MEANS, deceased. October 17. w4
FOR SALE.—As I intend to move to the Western Country, I will sell my plantation, in Henrico county, called HALF SINK, lying on Chickahominy Swamp, and on the stage road, leading from Richmond to Fredericksburg, about 11 miles from the former place. This tract contains about 500 acres, a large portion of which is equal to any land on the Swamp, having between 50 and 100 acres of prime meadow land, which may be reclaimed at a very moderate expense. As this Land is so generally known, I consider any other description unnecessary. I will take, in part, a good tract of land, in the state of Kentucky. Apply to Thomas Norvell, in Richmond, or to the subscriber, near Half Sink. WILLIAM WINSTON. Hanover, Oct. 17. w4
HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, on the 29th day of September, 1809. Whereas, it appears, That some misrepresentations have been circulated, and many misapprehensions entertained by the public, respecting a resolution lately adopted, prohibiting the students of this seminary, from attending at the court house, on court days, and other public days; On motion, it was ordered, That the said law be published in one of the Gazettes printed in the city of Richmond. Resolved, That a resort of the students of this seminary, to public meetings, at the court house, on court days, Masters, &c. is a loss of time, generates vice and a corruption of morals, and ought not to be tolerated. It is therefore ordered, That after the commencement of the next session, no student shall be permitted to go to the court house on court days, or on days of Masters, unless when compelled to attend by legal authority. Teste, DRURY LACY, Clerk. October 17. w4
NOTICE.—The partnership of Saylor & King, Tanners, near Prince Edward court house, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the concern, are requested to make immediate payment to George King, who is authorised to receive payments and settle all accounts of the company. MARTIN SAYLOR, GEORGE KING. October 17. w4
STOLEN from the Subscriber, near Prince Edward court house, in the night of the 22d Sept. a 4-year-old gelding, about 4 feet 8 inches high, well formed, in full plough, and handsomely spotted, his mane and tail in their natural state. It is believed his handsome spotted body, must attract the notice of those who may see him. I have the desire to request, among my friends, the aid of the owners of carriages, a d. I. information of him can be obtained, from their boatmen, that they will be so good as to advise me by post. FRANCIS WATKINS. October 17. w4
ATTENTION!—The members of the Richmond Troop of Cavalry are ordered to meet, at their usual parade ground, on Saturday the 21st Inst. precisely at ten o'clock, in complete uniform. By Order of the Commandant, RICHARD RANDOLPH, Serjt. Oct. 17. w4
ADVERTISEMENT.—Will be sold to the highest bidder, on the 10th day of November next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of John Carr, (L. U.) dec'd. The crop of Corn, Fodder, Oats, and Hay, plantation Tools, household and kitchen Furniture, a Waggon nearly new, two Ox cars, Horse cart and the stock consisting of Horses, Hogs, Sheep and Cattle including a yoke of Steers.—On the same day, and at the same place, will be sold the tract of Land on which Joel Bennett resides, about 4 miles above Charlottesville, containing about 500 acres—the tract called Johnson's tract adjoining Wm. Fitch, jr. about 2 or 3 miles north of Milton, containing about 400 acres—the tract called Bell's tract lying between Micajah Carr's and John Roth Wells, containing about 292 acres—and about 500 acres Oak-Land, a considerable part of which from its fertility is adapted to the production of Tobacco, and what is opened is fine for Corn and Wheat; this last mentioned tract adjoins the Lands on which the dec'd. Joel Bennett lived, and in an excellent neighborhood—all of the aforesaid Tracts of Land, are in the County of Albemarle, and will be sold on one or two years credit, equal instalments—the other property on twelve months credit—It will be required of the purchaser of any of the above property, to give bond, with approved security, and if not paid annually, to carry interest from the date for all sums above ten dollars; under that sum the money will be demanded. As I am anxious to close my estate as soon as possible, I earnestly request all those who are indebted to the Estate to make payment—and all those to whom the Estate is indebted are solicited to come forward, and receive their due. THOMAS CARR, Exr. Albemarle, Oct. 17. w4
DANCING SCHOOL.—JNO. LA TASTE, Respectfully informs the public, that he will open his School, on Thursday the 10th of the present month, at Mr. McKeechie's, in the room now appropriated to the philarmonic society. The days of tuition as formerly, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, once a fortnight and terms the same as before. For the accommodation of those Young Gentlemen, whose business do not permit those attendance during the day time, he has obtained from Mr. Wickham, a room, in his new building, where he shall attend every week, Thursday and Saturday, from 6 to 9, in the evening. Oct. 17. w4
FOR SALE.—A small tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on both sides of the road on which I now reside, containing about 400 acres. Also, a few likely NEGROES—For terms apply to Wm. Randolph, in Richmond, or the subscriber, in Prince Edward. PETTON RANDOLPH. September 26. w3w4

Miscellaneous.
From the National Intelligencer.
Memoir on the subject of a Navigation Act...
The commencement, progress, magnitude and prospects of the mercantile shipping of the United States.
A recurrence to the ancient writings, which relate to the colonial establishments in North America...
In the course of that steady progress to the present happy condition, which a beneficent Providence has dispensed to us...
From the birth of this country till the memorable epocha of '76, its political economy was modified by the hand of a jealous, interested and powerful brother.
Under these circumstances, the people of this country constantly observed, considered and judged well, in matters relating to their political economy.
The public necessities, in the revolutionary war, entirely suspended the practical adherence to the right theory on this subject...
No sooner had peace removed the occasion of this wise temporary suspension, than the legislatures of the several states...
A memorable evidence of the convictions of some of the most able, enlightened and affectionate fathers of our country...
In digesting laws for that branch of our political economy, which comprehends external commerce and navigation...
It will be remembered, that these occupations were commenced in the early stages of our existence...
It is a truth which ought to be most accurately appreciated, that a very large part of our recent benefits from commerce...
If we compare the immense present tonnage of our private ships, with the greatest exports of our own produce and manufactures...
It is prudent to remember the severe trials to all, who were concerned in the construction and employment of ships...
avoidable distress. The mercantile shipping of the United States are the vehicles to transport the produce of the land to foreign markets...
If foreign governments would agree to the unshackled freedom of trade, this country would be required, by prudence and by justice to the mass of its citizens...
If we consider the history of our own commerce and that of ancient nations, if we duly appreciate the utility of navigation and trade...
It is respectfully suggested, that the most salutary measure, which can be adopted, will probably be the immediate commitment of this important subject...
(To be Continued.) ESCAPE FROM FRANCE. MR. ELLISON'S RECOLLECTIONS OF HIS SINGULAR ESCAPE FROM VERDUN.
(From a respectable monthly Publication.) LIVERPOOL, July 3d, 1809.
As you wish to know how I effected my escape, I shall briefly give you the heads of it. Last July, a friend and myself determined to attempt to give the rascals the slip...
It is a truth which ought to be most accurately appreciated, that a very large part of our recent benefits from commerce, have been produced by the wars that have arisen out of the French revolutions...
If we compare the immense present tonnage of our private ships, with the greatest exports of our own produce and manufactures...
It is prudent to remember the severe trials to all, who were concerned in the construction and employment of ships...
One of my companions was so excited as to follow us in the disguise; and we set out that night on foot, and arrived at Trieste the 7th day...
jesty's bomb, Lucifer, landed in Plymouth, and arrived in Liverpool—in three months and seventeen days.
SEACOME ELLISON. Of the Rachel.
THE LAMP. The possibility of employing the Gas from Pit-Coal as a substitute for candles...
The introduction of this species of light into the establishment of Messrs. Philips and Lee, has been gradual...
At first some inconvenience was experienced from the smell of the unconsumed, or imperfectly purified gas...
The peculiar softness and clearness of this light, with its almost unvarying intensity, have brought it into great favor...
SCRAPS FROM LONDON PAPERS.
A PUN. "Sure never," cries a shivering blade, "Such wintry weather I remember!"
SLOW AND SURE. In planning Expeditions against the foe, Our Ministers are ever sure, though slow.
MRS. CLARKE'S CATECHISM. What makes all questions plain and clear?—About—Five Hundred Pounds a-year.
The Ne plus ultra. A young Divine, in the vicinity of Edinburgh, has undertaken, for a wager of 100 guineas, to read six chapters from the Bible...
Mr. Hawkes, gun-smith of Grimsby, who had matched himself to walk 72 miles a day for 12 successive days...
THE MUSE!!!
THE FAUSTUS ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday evening, celebrated the Anniversary of their Institution, at the Exchange Coffee House.
ODE. Tune—"Adams and Liberty"
On the tent-plains of Shinar—truth's mystical clime— When the impious turret of Babel was shattered...
CHORUS. Yet rude was Invention, when Art she reveal'd, For a block stamp'd the page, & a bough plough'd the field.
As Time swept his pennons, Art sigh'd, as she view'd! How dim was the image her emblem reflect! When, inspired, FATHER FAUST broke her table of wood.
CHORUS. When the fire, by his rod, was attracted from Heaven.
Its Rush, by the Type, his conductor, was given.
Antient Wisdom may boast of the spice and the weed, Which embalm'd the cold forms of its Heroes and Sages!
CHORUS. Of Pompey and Cæsar, unknown is the Tomb, But the type is their forum—the page is their Rome.
BLEST GENIUS OF TYPE!—down the vista of time As thy flight leaves behind thee this vex'd generation...
THE PRESS CAN CEMENT, OR DISMEMBER A NATION. By thy temple the MIND! There, like Vesta, enshrin'd, Watch, and feed the COAL, which inspires human kind!
CHORUS. Preserving ALL ARTS. May ALL ARTS cherish THEE; And thy SCIENCE and VIRTUE teach MAN to be FREE!!!
BOSTON, October 7.
IN CHANCERY.—At a Court held for Buckingham County, the 10th July, 1809. Thomas Higginbotham and Company, Plffs against Zacharias Taliaferro and Charles Patterson, Defs.
A Copy. Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
August 22.
IN Chancery.—Amelia County, August Court, 1809. Grief Truly, Plff against Thomas Perkinson and Joseph Brown, Defs.
A Copy. Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. K.
September 5.
PUBLIC SALE, of NEGROES & STOCK. On Monday, the 11th day of December next, will be exposed to sale, at the O. K. S., in the county of Hanover...
On Wednesday, the 13th day of the same month, will be sold, the household Furniture, with the crop of corn, stock and farming utensils.
Oct 10. BY THE TRUSTEES. WILL D.
COMMITTED to the Jail of the county of Middlesex, the 6th of June last, a negro man, who calls himself HENRY FOX...
THO. HEALY, Sheriff of Middlesex county. August 11.
FOR SALE, 1005 acres of LAND, lying on the waters of the river, in the county of Nelson, (formerly part of Amherst).
Slitely detached from the main tract, are 70 Acres bearing a heavy growth of pine...
THOMAS FITZHUGH. N. B. The purchaser will have liberty of seising in the fall, and possession at the commencement of the ensuing year.
STAFFORD, July 4. 1809.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.—Reward from the Subscriber, on the 29th day of March 1807, a negro man named JAMES...
VIRGINIA.—At a Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in Richmond, June 20th, 1809.
Philip N. Nicholas, Attorney General, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Plff against Lucy Price, relict of Wm. Price, register, dec'd. and Wm. D. James Alexander, John Harvie, and Anne Price, infant heirs of Wm. Price, dec'd. by Wm. Duval, their guardian, and the said Wm. Duval, administrator of Wm. Price, dec'd. Defs.
Philip Duval, Plaintiff, against the same Defendants.
The Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, Plffs against the same, Defs.
Wm. Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Lavinia Dandridge, orphans of Wm. Dandridge, dec'd. Plffs against the same, Defs.
THESE causes, by consent of parties, were this day heard together, on the bills, answers, exhibits, and report of commissioner Greenhow, made in the second suit, which is substituted, by consent, in the other causes...
L. A. N. D. S.
Of the Estate of the intestate, Wm. Price, late Register, namely: Two parcels of two Lots, in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city, by the numbers two hundred and twenty-seven, and five hundred and eighty, lying on the main street, which were purchased by John Brexman...
A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, e. c.
IN Conformity with the foregoing decree, we shall, or one of us, proceed to sell on the Premises: On Tuesday the 17th Inst. at 11 o'clock, the Lots mentioned in said Decree...
JOHN PROSSER, Wm. MONCURE, Commissioners. Oct 6.
N. B. The Sale of the Lots adjoining Col. Quarrier's was formerly forbidden, but the title will now be guaranteed to the purchasers.
A CARD.—DOCTOR LEWIS, lately from the West-Indies, has opened his Office, at Manchester, in the house of Mr. L. Bishop...
Sempember 25.
COLUMBIAN MILLS.—The subscribers having procured the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public they are giving cash for Wheat and Corn. P. HERRALL & Co. September 5.