The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-04-18 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 5.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1809.
[No. 108.]
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IN RICHMOND HUSTINGS COURT.
April 11, 1809.
UPON consideration of several late and continued instances of the appearance of the SMALL-POX in this City, notwithstanding the most vigilant care to have the patients removed as soon as known to be infected, and of the importance of avoiding a general inoculation, while effectual means should be used for ensuring the extinguishment of the disease in the City. It is ordered by the Court, that the work-house be continued, as lately authorised by certain magistrates, a place of reception for persons who shall casually break out with the small-pox, and have not some other licensed place to retire to. It is further ordered, that it be recommended to the inhabitants of the City, to have their families and dependants forthwith vaccinated at their respective homes, as it will be attended with no danger by contagion, nor with any inconvenience or unusual restraint. And upon consideration, that some poor persons may not be able to encounter the expense of employing physicians for adopting the course recommended; It is ordered that any magistrate of the City may in his ward, and not elsewhere, upon application, if in his opinion the applicant be an object of public assistance, grant an order addressed to such physician as may be chosen by the applicant, to attend him or her, or his or her family through the course recommended; and for this service, when performed to the satisfaction of the magistrate, there shall be paid from the funds of the city, to the physician, one dollar for every person vaccinated. It is further ordered, that the work-house as far as it will afford room, and the seat of the Revd. John Buchanan, be licensed for inoculation for the small-pox: provided that no person shall be admitted thereafter after the 10th of next month.
A Copy. TH: C. HOWARD, Clk.
We the subscribers, practitioners of physic in the City of Richmond, inform the inhabitants, that they are now vaccinating with a matter which they recommend as genuine.
JAMES LYON, J. H. FOUSKEE, JAMES DREW MCCAW, JAMES GREENHOW, J. TRENT, JOHN ADAMS.
April 14.
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JOHN H. STROBLA, Admr.
April 14.
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REMOVAL.—The Subscribers (in consequence of the late Fire) have removed to a brick tenement belonging to Messrs. J. & R. Gamble, on the street leading to Mayo's Bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown and Rives's Accompanying-House, where they have for sale, a general assortment of GERMAN GOODS ,
CONSISTING OF
Oznaburgs & Ticklen- burgs, Dantzic Rolls, Brown Rolls, Sheeting, Dowlas, Platillas,
Fine Shirting Linen, Bed Tick, Damask Table Cloths, Looking Glasses, Liquor Cases, Quart, Pink and J Pint Decanters.
Also, Fresh RED CLOVER SEED
BOHN & HEBNER.
NEW CHEAP DRY GOOD STORE, Just opened at Mr. Thomas's Yellow House, on the Capitol Hill, nearly opposite the Swan Tavern, consisting of a variety of handsome and fashionable printed Cambricks, Chintz, and Callicoes, rich Laces, printed Shawls & Handkerchiefs, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Mersailles, white & colored Vesting, Leno Shawls assorted, India Cottons & Cotton Linens—together with, generally, every article in the Dry Good line; all which are retailing & at wholesale at nearly prime cost, on account of the owner returning in a few weeks to the Northward.
April 14.
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EUROPE.
Continuation of FOREIGN NEWS from Great-Britain.
LONDON, Jan. 23.
A fire broke out on Saturday in St. James's Palace, which did considerable injury to that part of the building where it originated. Nearly all the furniture was consumed, and one female domestic perished in the flames.
Jan. 29.
An account has been received of the loss of part of the baggage under the command of Sir John Moore. We understand that the muleteers, who had been hired to carry the baggage, took fright on the appearance of the French cavalry, cut the bands which kept the packages on the backs of their mules, dropped and left them to be picked up by friend or foe, while they scampered off and took shelter in their native mountains. It was not owing to treachery or theft, but personal fear, that the British owe their loss; for those muleteers are proverbial for their honesty.
Government has given orders for the building of sixty small ships of war, for a specific object; thirty of which are to be built at the out ports, and the rest at the dock yard at Deptford, and in the vicinity of London.
General Blake's family are among the recent arrivals from Corunna; but the General is not with them.
The total loss sustained by the British army in Spain, from the moment they entered that country, till they finally evacuated it, is reported, amounts to little more than 4,000 men. The whole of the returns have not yet been accurately made out; but as far as they have been received, it is proved that instead of 19,000, upwards of 25,000 embarked at Corunna, and 3,100 at Vigo. The following is an abstract of the returns already received:
   EMBARKED AT CORUNNA.     Cavalry 2,872   Engineers, Artillery Drivers, &c. 2,686   Infantry 19,539   Total, sick included 25,097        EMBARKED AT VIGO.     General Crauford's Brigade 3,100   Grand Total 28,197  
Which, added to Gen. M'Kenzie's brigade in Portugal, consisting of between 6 and 7,000 men, makes the grand total about 35,000 men.
It is said that government has received intelligence of the real state of things at Constantinople. It is stated, that although Mustapha Baïracter was wounded in the assault made upon the seraglio by the Janissaries, he succeeded in effecting his retreat with 500 chosen men. With that force, which was shortly after augmented to 20,000 men, he had occupied the important position of Trophana, where he remained, according to the last accounts, with a strong park of artillery. He held Constantinople in awe; and it was supposed, would ultimately prevail. He had been joined by the Aga of the Janissaries who, in their turn, had found a powerful supporter in the Pacha of the Morea. The accounts from Constantinople we are told reach to the 25th of Nov.
February 2. Some of yesterday's evening papers stated, that a cartel had arrived at Dover from Cherbourg, with messengers from Bonaparte; and the inference was, that they had brought fresh proposals for peace. At the same time, it is not improbable that the refusal to negotiate by our ministers was justified on the plea that they could not abandon the Spanish people, Bonaparte may affect to consider the forced homage rendered him by the people of Madrid, and the retreat of our army from the North of Spain, as a completion of his conquest of that country, and consequently as a removal of the impediments in the way of a renewal of the negotiation.
February 6. Bonaparte goes on without intermission in organizing the territory he has conquered. He proposes, it is said, to adopt the line of demarcation of Charlemagne. Biscay, Navarre, Arragon and Catalonia, will be added to France. The Ebro will be the new boundary; and extending from Tortosa, its source, to St. Andero. As a recompense to Spain, he will unite it with Portugal.
The appointment of Mr. Mellish to be consul general in Louisiana serves to convince us, that Mr. Canning expects an amicable termination of the difference with the United States. His friendship for Mr. Mellish is sincere, and he would not have placed him in this situation if it were not likely to be permanent and profitable.
In Europe there are yet open a few ports in the South of Spain to which the ships of Great Britain can obtain access; but that they will remain so, we doubt. From Portugal, notwithstanding a recent appointment of a member of the British Parliament to the important and lucrative office of Consul General for that kingdom, our exclusion must be considered inevitable. The late events in Sweden leave us without hope that our reception in her ports will much longer be tolerated—so that Europe may now be said without exaggeration to be closed against us.
We are sorry to be obliged to state, that the utmost confusion and misintelligence reign in the Brazils, at Rio Janeiro, in the court of the Prince Regent. The Prince Regent, and the Princess his wife, are not on those terms of conjugal affection, or even of external amity and decorum, which, it were to be wished, should subsist between persons in their eminent and conspicuous situation. To increase the misfortune, we learn that Lord Strangford, our minister to the Brazils, and Sir Sidney Smith, have taken opposite parts in this court difference; the former siding with the Prince, and the latter embracing the cause of her royal highness the Princess of Brazil. She is the Infanta of Spain; eldest daughter of the late abdicated King Charles the IVth, & was married in 1790 to the Prince Regent. Of course, she stands in the nearest position to the Spanish crown and succession of any prince or princess who is not a prisoner in Bonaparte's hands. Such is the unfortunate situation of things, at present, in the Portuguese dominions of South America.
Bonaparte has communicated to the Senate, his resolution respecting Spain and Portugal; the latter is to be united to Spain, and to form a new kingdom for his brother Joseph; in compensation whereof, Biscay, the rest of Navarre, part of Arragon, and Catalonia, are to be annexed to France; and the river Ebro, from Sanandreu to Tortosa, is said to be the future limit of France.
February 13. The Baltic merchant has arrived from Rio Janeiro, and we understand that abundance of orders, principally for our coarse woollen manufactures, have been received by this vessel. The communication between that port and the shores of the Rio de la Plata, is now open, and a large portion of the merchandise preparing is for that market.
Dutch and German papers have reached town to the 29th ult. brought by a vessel which escaped from Varel on the 2d inst. This port is said to have been given by Bonaparte to the Duke of Oldenburg.
It appears by these papers, that Austria was still occupied in the augmentation of her army, and in perfecting her military system. The French force in Germany had already received considerable reinforcements; 20,000 conscripts have passed the Rhine during the last month.
The King and Queen of Prussia, and the Princes William and Augustus, arrived at Petersburg on the 6th ult. They were expected to remain there for several weeks. The King was expected to return to his capital about the 16th inst.
The distress of the inhabitants of Copenhagen was so great, that many of them had been obliged to substitute horse-flesh for butcher's meat, and its price for Jan. and Feb. was fixed at 4s 4d and 5s per lb.
Leghorn has been declared by Bonaparte a free port.
February 14. Yesterday arrived from Cadiz, the Fortune, Crawly; the Sophia, Anderson; and the Norton Packet. The last mentioned vessel was on her voyage from Cadiz only nine days. The following is an extract from a letter by this conveyance:
CADIZ, Jan. 26.
We have had news from the army on the southern frontiers of New Castile. We have lost many men and much artillery, but you will probably have known the particulars through another channel. All the French and Genoese property in this port has been seized. At the Land Gate preparations are making very actively, as
the French are soon expected. The merchants begin to be much alarmed and talk of taking their departure for the Spanish settlements. Do not transact any business for us at present as matters are in such a state of uncertainty. It is not improbable that we ourselves shall remove our establishment to Buenos Ayres, where we hope to resume our intercourse with you."
In one letter it is stated that all the fortresses in the extensive range of coast from the mouth of the Ebro to Gibraltar, are dismantled.
PLYMOUTH, Jan. 30. Now indeed, we have the miseries of war brought home to our own doors; for the scenes here are beyond any pen to describe, occasioned by the arrival of so many transports with troops just taken from the field of battle, the wounds of some of whom have never been dressed, while others are dying for want. No less than 900 women have been landed, all ignorant whether their husbands were dead or living. In this town and the neighborhood upwards of £500 have been subscribed for the relief of the sufferers; and a Committee of Gentlemen have been sitting, by rotation, night and day, since Thursday last, in order to afford supplies of food, clothing, and assistance to those who required immediate aid; and every woman, of every description, who had a second garment, has given it to the sufferers. Every house has become a hospital; for every family receives a sick or a wounded person, giving food, and necessarys of all kinds. Notwithstanding those exertions, great numbers are dying every day; all business gives way to the calls of suffering humanity. Ladies in person attend the sick and wounded, dressing the wounds of the soldiers themselves; thus supplying the want of sufficient number of medical men, at the same time that many of the wounds, from not having been examined, were in a putrid and most offensive state.
These are not exaggerations; they are certain facts, witnessed by many thousands. Every female in Plymouth is employed in making shirts, petticoats, caps, gowns, and necessary clothing for the women. The Patriotic Fund, I am afraid, will have more claims than it will be able to answer.
LONDON, Feb. 15. We are glad to announce the first symptoms in the Supreme Junta, of a disposition to diminish the burthens of the people. They have abolished a contribution of three and a half per cent imposed by a royal Edict of the 26th June, 1805, on those articles which were not subject to tithe in Spain.
The lines at St. Roque are dismantled, & the cannon removed to Gibraltar—that is a fact of no small importance, as being a more decisive instance of confidence than has yet been displayed by the Spaniards towards this country. How greatly is it to be deplored, that confidence should have so long been withheld!!
Proclamation issued at Cadiz on the 30th ultimo.
"The Junta of the Province of Catalonia officially made known, that the army under the marquis of Lazo, with the troops of Arragon and Somatenes, under the command of Gen. Claro, have, by their united efforts, dislodged the French from their position, and compelled them to retreat to Figueras and Rosas, after taking a large quantity of provisions, ammunition and many prisoners. They afterwards posted themselves so as to deprive the enemy of holding any communication, either with themselves as dispersed, or with France."
"The army of Gen. Reding was assembled at Tarragona after its last retreat. It is now composed of 24,000 men, in which are comprised a regiment of Swiss, lately arrived from Majorca, and 3,000 men from Valencia."
"This intelligence is given to the public by order of the Supreme Government, dated Cadiz, Jan. 30th, 1809."
We rejoice to learn, that the select committee for inquiring into the distribution of East-India patronage is going on—and a report is expected in a few days. In the year 1800, we remember an inquiry was instituted by the directors themselves:—at which time Mr. Charles Grant very conscientiously stated in his place, that it was put an end to by special order from the higher powers; it would be fair to demand of Mr. Charles Grant, whom he meant by the higher powers.
We understand that a committee is to be moved for to inquire into the distribution and abuse of patronage generally. Facts have come out in the course of the present inquiry, and are daily coming out, of a character so gross and licentious, that it is totally impossible for the legislature to shut their ears to the scandal.
February 16. The San Justo has arrived at Cadiz from Vera Cruz, with nine million of dollars. This is the richest cargo that has been sent by the Spanish settlements to the parent state, and is one fifth of the total annual supply from those countries in times of peace and prosperity; about seven millions belong to the government, the rest is private property; but we imagine the whole will, for the present, be applied by the Junta to the public use.
General Beresford is destined to Lisbon, to organize the Portuguese levy. Major General Hill is also going out with five regiments, destination unknown.
February 17. M Cevallos has arrived in London, and the accounts he has communicated tend to confirm the opinion entertained by some people in this country, of the popular enthusiasm in the south of Spain in favor of the Bourbon Dynasty. To provide against disaster, we are happy to learn that measures are taken to secure the fleet in the port of Cadiz, from the calamity that has unhappily befallen that in the harbor of Ferrol, where ten line of battle ships and five frigates are said to be in the hands of the enemy. Many persons have been arrested in Cadiz, and great exertions are making to improve the fortification of that place.
February 18. By the terms of the capitulation of the town of Corunna, a general amnesty is granted to the province of Galicia, in the name of the Emperor and King, and his majesty King Joseph Napoleon.
FROM BELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER OF FEBRUARY 15.
AMERICAN CONNECTIONS.
The investigation which is at present carried on in the house of commons has so unaccountably fixed the public attention, as to leave little curiosity for any other subject—in our present article therefore, it is necessary to be short in order to be read.
If we except the late intelligence from America, little of importance has occurred since our last—But America must now be considered as
the only power of any great importance to us in political consideration, as the only power whom we can really and substantially make a friend, & the only power, with the exception of France, whom we have reason to fear as an enemy.
It appears by the late intelligence, that the embargo and non-intercourse acts have passed; and the new election having seated Mr. Madison in the President's chair, America will continue to be administered on the same principles of government as during the power of Mr. Jefferson—America however does not hesitate to hold out her hand to conciliate. Repeal your orders of council, she says, and trade with me, as you will As this subject is to undergo a solemn debate in parliament during the present week, we shall offer a few remarks upon it.
What is the policy of these orders of council? Are they useful to us or mischievous? Do they promote or counteract our proposed ends? Do they produce greater mischief to the enemy or to ourselves?
But the worst effect of these orders of council is, that in shutting you from the ports of America, it has made your decrees of prohibition and search a mere mockery. Your marine tyranny can have now no object of gratification; your arbitrary statutes are self-repealed. The exclusion from America co-operating with the exclusion from the continent, you are left to enjoy all the command of the sea, but not of its trade.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JAN. 23.
OVERTURE TO RUSSIA.
Mr. Whitbread wished to learn from the Right Hon. Secretary opposite (Mr. Canning), what was the nature of the overture lately made to the Emperor of Russia by the commander of our naval force in the Baltic, Sir James Saumarez, and what answer was returned to that communication.
Mr. Sec. Canning replied, that Sir J. Saumarez had from his own consideration of the benefits likely to result from the renewal of an amicable understanding between Russia and G. Britain, and without any authority from his government at home, written a letter, generally stating that he was convinced a disposition of that kind in the Emperor Alexander, would find a reciprocal feeling in the breast of his Sovereign, who was ever anxious to return to pacific measures with his ancient allies.
Mr. Ponsonby postponed his motion relative to the conduct of the war in Spain from Thursday to Monday fortnight.
MONUMENT TO SIR J. MOORE, AND THANKS TO THE CONQUERORS OF CORUNNA.
Lord Castlereagh on entering upon a subject which so sensibly affected the feelings, not only of the house, but of the country, could not help congratulating them, and those more immediately connected with the illustrious Hero who had lately fallen in the cause of his country, on the glorious circumstances attending their heavy loss—circumstances which in some measure were calculated to console them for that melancholy event. It seldom happened that any great or important advantage, or any splendid victory was obtained, without its being their lot to mix feelings of the most poignant regret for some individual loss, with those of gratitude for services, and exultations for triumphs.
Such was the case in the present instance, where we had to lament the fall of an individual, whose death, from his distinguished character, his military exploits, his time of life, and his promise of future excellence, was to be lamented as one of the greatest national calamities—( Hear! Hear! )—in expressing the deepest sentiments of regret on this loss, it was pleasing to him and to Britain, to do justice to the merits of the individual they deplored. It was in some degree satisfactory to know, that though wounded, and sensible of his approaching dissolution, the late gallant commander of the British army in Spain retained his mental possession and strength to the last; that he was able to follow up the transaction he had so nobly planned to its close, and to learn that it had been attended with complete success. In this awful and interesting state he had but one wish remaining, a wish which every individual in the British empire would be most eager and anxious to fulfil; it was, that the service he had performed might be acknowledged, and marked with the approbation of his country. That such a signal mark of approbation would be given by the vote of this night, he could entertain no doubt. If Sir John Moore had not been able to accomplish all that was expected; if he was not able to achieve the arduous task of rescuing Spain from the Tyrant's grasp, the blame was not his, ( loud and incessant cry of hear, hear, from the opposition. ) It pained him (continued the noble lord) to see party feelings manifested so loudly on this occasion. If those gentlemen who gave way to so ill-timed a display of their political opinions, did think that the blame lay with his majesty's ministers, they might find a more proper opportunity of urging their sentiments, than on this solemn occasion, ( hear, hear, from the ministerial side. ) To return, however, to the subject on which he had met with this interruption, he wished to call to the remembrance of the house the number and glory of the many military actions which had distinguished the life and crowned with immortal fame the death of Sir John Moore. Yet a detail of these memorable achievements would only lessen the effect of their united and continued splendor. He would therefore confine himself to the last of the gallant General's heroic course, which he could not, in justice to his memory, refrain from giving with the warmest eulogy his powers of language were equal to. A bare recapitulation would be a splendid monument to his memory, for whom it was the ultimate design of his present address to procure a monument of another kind as a proof of national gratitude and esteem. Whether the extent, the difficulties to be surmounted, or the manner in which it was executed, were considered, his march into Spain would ever rank as one of the first displays of military skill and excellent disposition. On the arrival of the army at Salamanca, they were in the most perfect and complete state that ever men were in to take the field against an enemy. In order, in discipline, and in every military requisite, they were competent to carry into execution any plans their commander might suggest.
As for number, it did not depend upon him, ( hear, hear, from the opposition. ) but in every other respect, no army ever existed better calculated to execute the purposes for which it was destined. It was not for want of transports that he determined to march into Spain by land, but he considered this mode as best calculated for military effect. No doubt could possibly be entertained of the propriety of this step, for if the army had been assembled (by sea) in Galicia, it must have been destroyed to all intents and purposes, and rendered unfit for service, from the barrenness of the country, and the want of every necessary resource. When the junction had been formed with the other division of the British force, Sir John Moore learned the fate of the allied armies, with which it was intended he should have co-operated. He was now convinced that it was impossible for him to stand singly against the immense power of France, and relinquishing every idea of so fruitless and dangerous a resolution, he determined to run the risk of making a powerful diversion in favor of the Spanish force in the south, by drawing the attention of the concentrated French armies to the north. He felt, that in executing this plan, some danger must be incurred; but as it would insure great national and general advantages, to draw the enemy from the back of those armies they had just defeated, he resolved to carry it into effect, at the same time taking the chance of being enabled to attack Soult, and thereby add to the glory and fame of British arms, and animate our allies to redoubled exertions. As far as the first part of this plan was concerned, he was eminently successful, as a more decisive and efficacious diversion was never made. With regard to the latter part; although disappointed in his design of attacking the enemy under Soult, yet Providence gave him an opportunity before he was snatched from the service of his country, of leaving to the army an example of the most eminent military talents, and of covering his country with that glory which on sound principles he durst not venture to contend for at Sahagun and Saldana.
At Corunna, notwithstanding the severity of the weather, the fatigues of a most arduous march and the destitute state of the country, he had, at length, the satisfaction of being able to meet and to defeat an enemy, his superior in every respect but in bravery, discipline and determined resolution. When the movements of an army are so rapid as those of ours necessarily were, the retreating army are compelled to leave behind them all those who are too weak to maintain the exertions required for the celerity of the march, while the enemy on the other hand follows, with the most strong athletic of his forces. It was thus, not a trial of courage, but of physical strength. If, after all this, an army could completely defeat and embark in the presence of a superior force, which they had beat the day before; if their single wounded man, not a single piece of artillery, or an article of the capture of which the enemy could boast, were left; it was impossible to deny, that such an achievement ranked with the most glorious that ever adorned the British name. A more splendid movement of combined naval and military means, never was witnessed. It justified government of making use of these two strong arms for the salvation of the oppressed world. As all the actions of the gallant General, whose loss they so deeply lamented, were fresh in memory; he would add no more to what he had said, in which language was too weak to do justice to his feelings, on the transcendent merit of the departed Hero. The Noble Lord concluded with moving, that an humble address be presented to his Majesty, that his Majesty would be graciously pleased to order a monument to be erected in gratitude to the memory of Lieut. Gen. Sir John Moore, K. B. in the Cathedral Church at St. Paul's, who, after having spent an honorable and meritorious life in the service of his country, fell, deeply lamented, on the 16th of January, 1809, at Corunna, where he defeated a very superior French army, and established the glory of the British military character.
Lord H. Petty was sure that not one moment should be lost in an opposition to this vote, which was a tribute of national justice, as well as national gratitude, to the immortal commander, whose loss they now so feelingly deplored. He wished to express in the warmest manner, his satisfaction at the speech of the Noble Lord, which was no less just in sentiment, than emphatic in language. He hoped it would go forth to the public, as the opinion and words of government. While he thus expressed the pleasure he had received from the Noble Lord, he could not help stating the deep indignation he had felt, at seeing on the very day on which they were assembled to erect that pious monument to the memory of departed greatness, a part of the Press of this country levelling its envenomed shafts, and endeavoring to rob him of the laurels which so gloriously decked his brow. If these were persons who thought to please the Noble Lord by the course they had taken, he trusted they would be convinced of their mistake, by what they had heard this night. He wished to turn the attention of the country to the emphatic language of the Noble Lord. It was their duty, both in and out of that House, to take care, that while they erected a monument to a most distinguished individual, they did not neglect the preservation of his fame, which was more durable than marble and more permanent than brass. He did not mean to say, that death ought to canonize errors, or the grave shelter misconduct; but after his splendid course, and perishing in the last glorious attempt to add to the fame of his country, it was not too much to expect, that the voice of censure should be suspended till his fellow soldiers had an opportunity of doing justice to the detail, as justice had been done to the general principle which actuated his conduct.
The question was now put by the Speaker and carried unanimously.
Lord Castlereagh then moved the thanks of the House to Lieut. Generals Sir D. Baird, Hope, M'Kenzie, Fraser, Lord W. Bentinck, E. Paget, and Major Generals Beresford, Coote, Manningham, Hill,

Ward, Leigh, H. Fane, Disney and Slade, which were also carried unanimously.
Thanks were then voted to the Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Soldiers, for the bravery and resolution displayed by them at the battle of Corunna.
Lord Castlereagh observed, that as a great part of the success attending the embarkation of the troops, was owing to the exertions of the navy, which had contributed so much to the safe return of our gallant soldiers, to their native land, he hoped the House would agree with him in a vote of thanks for this service, a vote of thanks to Admiral De Courcy and Sir S. Hood, with the officers and men under their command, which was accordingly agreed to.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31.
ERFURTH PAPERS.
Mr. Canning said he rose for the purpose of proposing an address to his Majesty of thanks for the gracious communication he was pleased to make to Parliament, with respect to the proposition made for peace from Erfurth. The principle on which his majesty acted, in the transaction submitted to the consideration of the House, he had no doubt would induce the House to resolve to support his Majesty in continuing the war, as it was impossible he could hearken to a proposition in which Spain was at the time to be abandoned to the enemy. He did not conceive that there could be any opposition or diversity of opinion on the subject, and whatever there might be of doubt or hesitation, as to the approval of the steps taken on the occasion, yet he was convinced that not an individual in the House would stand up and say, that there was any probability of the result of the negotiation ending in peace. In the overtire from Erfurth the enemy could have no serious idea of peace, and yet though this was the case, he challenged any man to say that any fair object was omitted on the part of his majesty's ministers to produce tranquility, or that any matter was wantonly introduced to render the chance of peace impossible. On the fair grounds of criticism, if they were denied applause, they certainly did not incur either censure or blame. Every person must recollect, he observed, the feeling of the public with respect to the struggle of Spain at the time the overture was made for peace from Erfurth. If any blame was to be attached to ministers, so far from their being reprehensible for not protracting the negotiation, it was probable that they were not sufficiently quick in putting an end to it in the first instance, as there was no question but the object of the enemy was delay and delusion. It, however, behooved ministers, without the probability of doubt, to ascertain what the enemy really had in view; therefore it was equally important to examine into his object, as it was to prohibit the overture to a speedy decision. After the unexampled delinquency and detestable atrocities of Bonaparte, on consulting political expediency, or a high moral principle, it might have been just to have rejected at once all overtures, unless he made some atonement for his perfidiousness and outrage, and that ministers would not treat with him until he had abandoned Spain, and restored the Spanish family to the throne, whom he had seized, as a prelude to a general pacification. Having however no precedent for such a proceeding, and ministers conceiving that if they acted on such a principle as atonement, they must also say, there must be a sponge to wipe out all his former transactions, they required no such atonement, but received the overture from Erfurth, and their conduct was now before the House. After entering into an elaborate defence of government, he concluded by moving an humble address to his Majesty, for his gracious communication respecting the proposition made for peace from Erfurth, and the result thereof.
Sir Francis Burdett said, having a different view of the present question from any of the gentlemen who had that night delivered their opinions, and not having previously attended any of the meetings connected with the cause of the Spanish people, nor expressed what were his notions on that subject, he could not allow the question to go to a vote without shortly delivering his sentiments on the occasion. On addresses proposed to be devoted to his majesty, he understood it to be as a matter of right in any member to enter into any discussion of the general interests of the country. It might be disagreeable to the ears of Englishmen, to hear the perilous situation of their country described, to have enumerated a train of occurrences more calamitous and improvident probably than had ever disgraced any nation on the face of the globe; but still, had he not been instructed by the superior judgement of the speaker, he should have been of opinion that the honorable member who spoke last, had he not waved the right, was entitled to have proceeded, and might fairly have introduced any parallel instances of atrocity, when told on the other side, that the act of the Emperor of the French, by which this country was precluded from listening to his overtures for peace, was an instance of the most unparallelled atrocity which had ever disgraced any country. He felt no pleasure in recalling to the recollection of the house the calamities and burdens under which the people of this country groaned. He did not wish them to look back on what was past, but with the recollection of past occurrences in their minds to look forward to what yet remained, and to consider well that a continuance in similar courses might ultimately prove fatal to this land. Whatever were the merits of Bonaparte, which unquestionably would not be fairly discussed in that house, it would, at least, be allowed, that he knew the best means of accomplishing the objects he had in view. Having then received from him a taunt as to an unprotected part of our dominions, let us take the hint, and by an act of our own render a repetition of the taunt unnecessary. It had been said, that beat a fool in a mortar with a pestle, he would never quit his folly; we had been beat in a mortar for many years, but what had we got but disgrace? If we were to assist the Spaniards it was the duty of ministers to see that there was a rational hope of attaining our end. In his opinion there was not any such rational expectation. The absurdity of acting on the divine right of kings had been the misfortune of this reign. In support of it, we had made an unavailing waste of blood and treasure, but we had never yet embarked in any legitimate object. We were now smarting under the effects of the war with America, and the burdens with which we were loaded by the corrupt ministers of those days. It suited the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Canning) to night to say, that the internal government of a country, should not be interfered with.
How did this doctrine accord with the idea of the contest in which for the last fifteen years, we had been engaged with the French, simply because they chose to alter their internal form of government? Instead of a monument to the memory of the minister who involved us in such a war, he deserved to have lost his head on the scaffold. In addition to the other losses our armies in Spain had sustained, he thought that the life of the gallant officer, who commanded the expedition, to have been too dearly sold for Ferdinand the VIIIth. If he was right informed, there were Bulletins in town, in which notwithstanding the acrimony of the French ruler, he does ample justice to the bravery of our army and its gallant commander. He could not believe that men who like our present ministers, could see no merit in an enemy, were fit to rule over a generous people. He begged, however, to disclaim the idea of being the advocate of Bonaparte. As to the general state of the war in Spain, unless ministers proceeded on the fact of the known enthusiasm of the country—if they presumed to take that information on light grounds, they had been guilty of a crime of the deepest magnitude, being a course calculated above all others to produce the greatest calamities. In addition to accurate information on this subject, they should have been able to see that there would be 300,000 men in arms—that all the passes were secured—and that they would be able to fight with every advantage, not subject to want of food, and that they would only have to fall, if they did fall, in the field of glory. If these things could not be ensured, then their duty was not to have landed a single man, but to have supplied the Spaniards with arms and other necessaries, which might have produced a prolongation of the war. These were the only two rational plans of proceeding; instead of which ministers had contented themselves with sending only such a body of men as was sufficient to prevent disgrace to our arms, which the valor of our army could itself effect, but not enough to save the nation from an aching heart. They presumed, too, to trust the British character and honor on the rotten plank of the Spanish government, not excepting even the Inquisition. They had no right to do so; there was no necessity for doing it.
With respect to the sending money to the Spaniards, it would have well become ministers, before they called for a supply from the exhausted pockets of the people, to have restored the millions of which Spain had been some years ago unjustly pillaged by the government of this country, & which had gone to the king under the name of Droids of the Admiralty. This would only have been a restitution of their own property, and while it aided the Spaniards, would have cleared the character of this country, and confirmed our former assertion, that we had seized on their money principally to prevent its going into the hands of Bonaparte. He confessed that he would prefer to the amendment now proposed, an address to his majesty, requesting that he would order an inquiry into the grievances of which the public had to complain, and that as an earnest of the reformation of abuses, he would dismiss his present ministers from his presence and councils. The House was called on for an address of thanks. He, for one, had no thanks to bestow—kings were too much exposed to have adulation poured into their ear. It was the cause of the overthrow of too many of the thrones of Europe. We had not heard that any of the kings who had of late years fallen under the dominion of Bonaparte, were in want of courtiers. It was fit that the king of England should occasionally hear the truth from his Commons, and no better opportunity than the present could possibly present itself. The Secretary of State had objected to the idea of this being a sinking country. He (Mr. Canning) might be rising, but the country was sinking. He (Sir Francis Burdett) was of that opinion, and there was too much ground to believe it would sink still lower, if a reform did not speedily take place.
Mr. Whitbread replied to Mr. Canning, and after a conversation, in which several other members spoke, the address was agreed to, and was ordered to be presented to his majesty by such of the members as are of his majesty's most honorable privy council.—Adjourned.
HOUSE OF LORDS—Feb. 1. The Earl of Liverpool laid on the table the papers relative to the negotiation with the American Ministers.
DOMESTIC.
BALTIMORE, April 10. Interesting Letter. A mercantile friend in this city has favored us with the following, for which we sincerely thank him. Extract of a letter from William Murdock, Esq. a reputable American merchant of London, who is well known in many parts of Maryland, being a native of Prince George's County, to his friend in Baltimore. "London, 15th Feb. 1809. "DEAR SIR," "There is not at this time the smallest demand for Maryland tobacco, and I question whether a purchase for a Maryland cargo could be found at 6d. ster. per pound. The stagnation is owing to the arrival of so many vessels from America with cotton, tar, tobacco, &c. The sea appears to be covered with vessels from your ports that have violated the embargo laws. Such conduct on the part of our countrymen has lessened our national character greatly on this side of the water."
From the foregoing the farmers, manufacturers and merchants of America may extract a cautionary lesson: and not only from it, but from the general state of the world, which at this moment is without a parallel in the history of any age for a thousand years past. What part of the world is exempt from desolation? The land and the water seem equally smitten with the rod of some supernatural agent, wherewith all the fiends of havoc, pillage, and piracy start into being and action, to plague and scourge mankind. The most solid monuments of wisdom and justice, are crumbled to dust—We speak merely of the Old world; for though we feel the consequences in the new, we are comparatively blest, and happy; & instead of murmurs, ought to return thanks of gratitude, that we are so favored. Would not our farmers act prudently in varying their crops, and our merchants in preparing to accommodate themselves to expected changes? Trade will not, cannot entirely swim in its old channels; at any rate, we will not enjoy so much of it, as heretofore. We had as well not depend on the prevalence of an artificial unnatural taste in Europe for luxuries which we grew for them, and with which they can dispense. Had we not better think of manufacturing more, and importing less? Of raising a less quantity of tobacco, and more of any other article? Of raising sheep, and establishing house-hold spinning, knitting, weaving, &c. We have aped European fashions in law, government, dress and morals, too closely. Let us deal more in domestic apparel, domestic reason (in preference to old and barbarous usage) domestic drink, domestic food, domestic every thing. Until we can supply our principal wants from our own resources, we cannot be said to hold an equal and independent station in relation to the other nations of the earth. If we depend more on them than they on us, we approach towards the condition of slaves—how much so ever we may deceive ourselves by self-flattering high sounding names....W.Hig.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10. So sanguine are some of our merchants, that the non-intercourse with England and her dependencies will be speedily removed, that policies were opened on Saturday last, and large sums underwritten at fifteen per cent, that our trade with England would be opened on or before the first of May next.... True Amer.
Obligation of Pennsylvania at an end. This day, the money demanded by Olstead, we are told, is to be paid into the hands of the Marshal of the United States; soon after which the legion will be discharged from their oppugnation to the laws, in defence of Rittenhouse castle, having spent near three weeks in that arduous service, in which the state has lost her money and honor, and the legion its general, one capt. and ten privates, taken prisoners by the marshal, in consequence of his orders issued by the judge of the district court. We are told that Gen. Bright and his men have given bail for their appearance at the United States court, which opens to-morrow in this city....Ib.
The house occupied by Mrs. Sergeant, one of the executrices of the late David Rittenhouse, is situated at the North West corner of Seventh and Arch streets, the hall door is in Arch street, at the West end of the house. The house of Mrs. Waters, the sister of, and joint executrix with Mrs. Sergeant, is situated in Seventh street, a few doors from the corner of Arch; there is, however, a communication between the rear of the two houses, which is intersected by an alley which runs from Seventh, parallel to Arch street. Before each of the houses a centinel parades, day and night; no interruption is given to passengers, nor are visitors precluded from entering the houses. This description of the situation of the houses is given, to enable distant readers to understand the circumstances we are going to narrate.
This morning about 9 o'clock, J. Smith, Esq. the Marshal of the U. States for the district of Pennsylvania, walked along Arch street from the Westward to the Eastward on the North side, regulating his pace so as to arrive at Mrs. Sergeant's door, at the time the centinel would be parading toward Seventh street, and consequently have his back to the door. This being effected, the Marshal opened the door, and entered the house, unperceived by the centinel, not however, unperceived by Mrs. Sergeant, who immediately went out at a back door, through the garden and into the house of her sister Mrs. Waters. In the mean time the fact that the Marshal was in the house of Mrs. Sergeant was communicated to the officer at the guard house, who instantly went over with some men, put the marshal out and restored order to the family.
An evening paper has stated that the Marshal intends to call out & arm the posse comitatus. It is not in the power of the Marshal to arm the people; with respect to calling them out, it may be like Hotspur's "spirits from the vasty deep" he may call, but will they come when he does call them? Demo. Press.
April 11. Some expectations had been entertained that the governor, having the money placed in his hands, to use with the best discretion for the credit of the state, was to have paid it yesterday. This presumption was founded perhaps on the arrival in town of Mr. Findley, the state treasurer; a man of some address in managing private business.
It was supposed that an overture would be made to the marshal to effect an arrest, that this arrest being made, the obligation of the state to the heirs of Rittenhouse, would be forfeited, if their property was suffered to go to a sale, as it necessarily must be under the decree of the supreme court, were the money not paid; we had indeed expected that even this miserable subterfuge might have been pursued in preference to a perseverance in resistance to the constitution and laws of the union, and to the first principles of civil society; but when this paper went to press, the military force was still in array, although the general and part of the detachment under his command, have been arrested, and given bail to appear this day in the district court, before judges Washington and Peters, to answer for violating the laws; and although several of the militia uniformed corps have refused to appear in arms against the laws of the union.
This case now daily approaches to a crisis, which must command the deepest interest of the whole state. It has been suggested to us, that this measure of the executive has a deeper purpose, and that the state is exposed to the disgrace now perpetrating, only to establish a precedent for more formidable outrage, on another subject of controversy.
Whether those who foment this sedition, will have hardihood enough to persevere in it or not, we cannot now anticipate; because there is no calculating upon the temerity of ignorance, reposing under a fancied security, and exercising the functions of state authority....Aurora.
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
The infatuation which overwhelmed the tenth Congress, and betrayed them into an abandonment of the wise policy dictated by the sagacity of Jefferson, is now rendered more conspicuous and more painful to review, than even at the moment in which the affliction fully was consummated, of abandoning the sure and effective policy of the embargo. But the measure of the embargo, even in its year's duration, has had its utility, although it was abandoned in a panic, we can now, in the soberness of minds uninfluenced by the contagious alarm of faction, perceive that it is a sure measure of defence & an effectual measure of coercion, whenever we may, with the collected minds of wise men resolved, choose to resort to it again.
We recollect the observation of a sage, who, having saved his country from the famine by his foresight, was jeered by a tory of the day, with an intimation that he would never obtain the thanks of those he had saved, because the misery which he had averted was never felt. The sage replied—"I have obtained my own thanks, and it is registered in the salvation of my fellow citizens, whose happiness and existence is the only reward I ever sought." So may it be said to Jefferson—but with this better illustration, that all men now must be convinced of the evil that was so long averted and the good that would have followed, had the embargo been rigidly observed or enforced. Future administrations will profit by the experience which we have had, and the errors of the tenth Congress will in some measure, be expiated by having afforded an opportunity of contrasting the evil which may follow the repeal, with the good that was obtained by its year's existence—and the further good which it is now palpable would have resulted from its continuance.
Where are we now? Has any man soberly contemplated the singular position in which we are placed, by the unhappy errors of the tenth congress, in the last weeks of its setting? But let us leave the tenth congress, and trust to the awakened sense of the nation, to be expressed by the congress which opens its session in the ensuing month; to a congress to which none ever had more noble opportunities, nor means more within their power, to retrieve the national reputation, and to assert and establish its honor, its immutable and eternal rights, and to assert and demand redress for the injuries of the nation.
Every day draws us nearer to the point of time, in which the whole civilized world will assume a fixed, discriminated, and irrevocable order—a new social system—a new development of the equal rights of nations—an organization of universal law, which, like the municipal law of individual states, will become a barrier for the whole, against the usurpations and tyranny of any; when the sea will be as free to pass, as it is free from mounds and barriers; and when commerce will no longer be the bane of states, but the medium of intercourse, civilization, concord, and the diffusion of science and knowledge among mankind.
Our present condition, among the nations of the world, is only a prelude to this magnificent drama; in which, though we act but an indifferent part, we are destined to act a greater. But what a messenger come among us—what tidings doth he bring? The oriental historian, deploring the ravages made by the Persians, says, in the figurative style of the east—"the gold of Bochara, and the gems of Samarcand, were not so fatal to the virgins of Sina, as the intoxicating fragrance of the roses of Imaotai." The couches of the orientals are strewed with fragrance; the rose flourishes in its greatest luxuriance in Persia, and it is the symbol at once of voluptuousness and of seduction.
A few months have passed away since the seductive rose was sent to intoxicate our senses. With what success we need not now enlarge upon; national wrongs were forgotten, national rights were abandoned—and here we are now, just recovering from the intoxication of the senses, a new seducer is coming, loaded perhaps with the gold of Bochara—to make a last effort at the national integrity, and involve us in new dishonor & disaster.
It is announced, that a minister under the title of secretary of legation, from the world's disturber, is coming among us. It is announced that a minister is also coming from the just extinguished authorities of the Spanish junta.
We are to have another continued assault of new Listons and new Yrujoes. The game that was played by Hammond, failed—and Liston was sent to accomplish what the proprietor of the United States Gazette failed to effect.
An agent of the Spanish Junta will be now in fact a minister and minion of England; and we shall have old iniquities of the British treaty—the conspiracies of Liston and Yrujo, the insolence of Merry, and the audacious pertness and pomposity of the younger Rose, reiterated in new forms, and perhaps more perplexing, because the measures will be mighty and less scrupulously pursued, because the object is greater and the exigency more desperate.
Every new minister that has been sent from England, has been sent only to cajole or to distract us; and at this moment, we have more cause to apprehend, and stronger motives for guarding against British intrigues, than at any former period; since hitherto we have kept aloof from European conflicts—a conflict now must be either with or against the whole world—a conflict now must be either in support of our rights or in aid of our oppressors; we must now show what we really are, a free, pacific, wise and united people, or a corrupt, degenerate race, unworthy of liberty and independence.
The fate of Spain, and Portugal and Sweden are decided, there are now in fact but two powers in Europe; one of which rules the whole continent, and the other the seas.
Here we are then, our bane and antidote are both before us—this sought to destroy, and this aided in making us immortal;—this has plundered, murdered, insulted, oppressed, impressed, and spread corruption among us;—this holds forth to the nations of the earth promises, which if accomplished, secures peace to the earth and seas, and terminates the terrible strife of ages; and which even should that promise not be fulfilled, cannot be more grievous than what we have already suffered from the other.
Here then we are—our happiness in our own hands, and the experience of the world before us....Ib.
BALTIMORE, April 11.
FROM HAVANNA.
To the politeness of a respectable house in this city, we are indebted for the following items of intelligence from the Havanna, by the Sagunta. Some time previous to her sailing, there had been an arrival from Cadiz, which informed that markets in Spain were very dull. No News. Several days before the Sagunta left Havanna, a tumultuous assemblage of the rabble, chiefly negroes and boys, had committed outrages in the city. The government apprehending that something serious might be intended, as they had plundered and menaced some French families, ordered out the troops, who effectually suppressed the riots. Sch. West Indian, from this port, arrived at Havanna in 13 days.
Extract, dated March 23.
Yesterday a powerful Black Mob, set on by a few white people, began to plunder several houses, inhabited by peaceable white
Frenchmen, and threatening every Frenchman in the streets. When or where this may end is doubtful.
Extract, dated March 23.
The Hornet has arrived, in 8 days from Charleston, and brings accounts of the raising of the embargo. The ringleaders of the mob have been arrested; upwards of 200 are now in the dungeons. The military are in pursuit of the flying negroes—an immense property has been recovered from the mob.
Extract, dated March 25.
General Wilkinson and staff have arrived here, on their way to New Orleans. The general moves in great style; he says the Embargo is off.
Another letter, dated March 26, mentions, that FLOUR is plenty—22 or 25 dollars, nominal—will fall, while coffee, sugar, and all colonial produce is rising....Fed. Gazette.
In a recent debate in the British House of Commons, on the bill for prohibiting distillation from grain, Mr. Eden made the following pungent remarks:—NAT. INT.
"He noticed the want of their usual supply of grain from the United States, which in the last year of intercourse, he said, amounted in value to nine hundred thousand pounds sterling. He said it was in the power of ministers, if they had chosen, to reconcile the misunderstandings with the United States; but, probably, they were too much employed building castles in Spain, to think of the humble measure of the supply of the country. They probably thought that the smart epigrams of the Foreign Secretary would satisfy the people, though as the price of them, they should have to pay 15 pence for the quarter loaf."
PRESIDENT'S REPLY
To the Democratic Citizens of Talbot county, Maryland.
WASHINGTON, March 21, 1809.
SIR, I have received your letter of the 14th instant, conveying an address from the "Democratic Republican Citizens of Talbot county in Maryland," and through you return them my thanks for the favorable sentiments which they expressed of the principles and purposes by which my public life has been and will be governed. The solicitude which they manifest for the preservation of peace, well becomes virtuous citizens of a free country, which, placing its glory in doing justice to others, and its ambition in a pre-eminent happiness within itself, regards national degradation as the only calamity which is not greater than those of war. To avoid, if it be possible, amidst the unbridled passions which convulse other nations, both these alternatives, is our true wisdom as well as our solemn duty; and among the essential means of doing so, are that attachment to the Union, that zeal for the authority of the laws, and that readiness to devote life and fortune in the cause of their country, which are so laudably avowed by the citizens of Talbot county.
I tender them my sincere respect and friendly wishes.
JAMES MADISON.
William Hayward, Esq.
Chairman, &c.
The Swedish schooner John, capt. Shaddock, arrived here this morning in 14 days from St. Bartholomews. By this vessel we learn that no information had been received at that island, respecting the British expedition having gone against Guadalupe; it was by some supposed that it would be relinquished, notwithstanding the British had received a reinforcement of troops from Jamaica.
None of the numerous vessels which sailed since the raising of the Embargo, had arrived at St. Bartholomews, when the Johns sailed....Norfolk Ledger.
Duke of York—We find from the London papers that charges of a serious nature, have been brought against His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, and that an examination is now going on in the House of Commons. It is impracticable to give here even an outline of the evidence produced. The Courier of February 4th is almost entirely occupied with the detail; no less than eleven columns. The accuser is a Mr. Wardle, member of the House, and the principal witness a Mrs. Clark, a married woman living in a state of separation from her husband.
This Mrs. Clark has charged the Duke before the House of Commons, with having appointed and promoted officers in the army from corrupt views. The defence is that the whole is an infamous conspiracy to extort money.
The affair is said to be almost the exclusive subject of conversation in London. Parties are already formed, the one violently insisting on the guilt, the other the innocence of the Duke, and defying the accusers....N. Y. E. Post.
COMMUNICATED.
Two persons conversing on the Congressional Election, saw a friend of Mr. Newton's pass, who, from natural deformity, inclined in his walk more to the right than the left side; One of the persons enquired, "how does that gentleman lean?" "To the right side," says the other....Norfolk Herald.
NEW-ORLEANS, Feb. 25.
Morning report from the Telegraph. Information has been received that Gen. Wilkinson is in the river.
COMMITTED to the Jail of King William county, a Negro Man named TOM, a runaway, who says he belongs to a Mr. Christie, living in the state of Tennessee, and escaped from the said Christie in Bedford county, in the state of Virginia, some time in the month of August last, and says he was sold to the said Christie by a Mr. Bradley of Pittsylvania: The said fellow is about five feet eight or nine inches high, and of a yellow complexion; the owner is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
J. C. LITTLEPAGE, D. Sheriff
For
Wm. GREGORY, Sheriff.
April 13. w3wp
IN CHANCERY—Buckingham County,
March Term, 1809.
John Russell Plaintiff, against Wm. G. Bryant and James Martin Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Bryant is not an inhabitant of this state; It is ordered and decreed, That unless he shall appear here on or before June next, answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted up at the front door of the court house of this county.
A Copy.
R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
April 18. w3wp

EXTREMES—“It is the property of ordinary minds to fly from one extreme to the other—but it is the property of genius, tho’ it fail, to rise again; though defeated, to persist; and though obliged to alter and modify many of its conclusions, never to part with that clearness of spirit, which attended their formation!”—Such are the just and impressive terms in which an eminent writer describes the grades of intellect—the continued oscillations of the weak, and the majestic movements of a great mind.
Tried by this test, how many minds would sink to the ordinary scale of understanding! How many questions are continually occurring to bring them to this test!—When the case of Olmstead occurred in Pennsylvania, it might have been predicted that even some minds of very powerful capacities, would be thrown from their center—upon the most ridiculous & dangerous extremes.—Circumstances have exactly confirmed this anticipation.
By some, the state sovereignties are regarded almost as every thing—by others the federal government is viewed with almost all the mysterious virtues of Aaron’s rod, as almost entitled to swallow up the rights and sovereignty of the states. With the one party, the states are represented as the objects of jealousy and envy—while the other is even ready to abandon the rights of the states to the supremacy of federal jurisdiction.
The Philadelphia “Democratic Press” seems to regret that the legislature of Pennsylvania, instead of passing their late effective law for the appropriation of 18,000$, did not at once invest their state judges with authority to issue writs of habeas corpus to liberate such, as might be subjected to prosecution for a resistance to the federal process.
A writer in the “Aurora,” under the signature of Lucian, has flown to the other extreme.—He seriously enquires whether “the state sovereignties, like the ancient baronies, are not dangerous nurseries of defection and hostility to the national government?” and proposes an “amendment” to the constitution, that “the members of any state legislature declaring officially a law of the United States unconstitutional, and authorizing opposition to it, shall be guilty of High Treason in levying war against the U. States.” &c. “Every decision affecting the interest of a state shall be entitled to an appeal from the supreme court to the H. of R. who shall constitute a court of appeals on questions arising under laws alleged to be unconstitutional. Provided that the house which shall try the question shall not be the same which passed the law.”
The appointment of a tribunal for the decision of clashing jurisdictions and laws alleged to be unconstitutional, might in some cases be beneficial. The federal courts already possess sufficient powers—it may be dangerous to enlarge these by giving the federal courts such a scope of influence as must result from the adjudication of agitated constitutional questions.
As the constitution now stands, the truth seems to lie in a just and guarded medium between the extremes advocated by the Democratic Press and Lucian. The state Legislatures should not possess the power to arrest federal process by state writs of Habeas Corpus. On the other hand, the sovereignty of the states should be guarded with the most cautious circumspection. The true doctrine is this: Let the decisions of the Federal courts be paramount—but as a pledge that these decisions should not encroach upon the sovereignty of the states or the provisions of the constitution, let the judges be made more responsible—in all impeachments, let the decision be made by a majority instead of 2/3rds of the Senate—at all events, let the phrase “high crimes & misdemeanors” in the constitution, be so amended, as that the judges may be impeached for those vices and heresies, which Judge Chase has softened down into “errors of opinion.”
POLITICAL PROBLEM.
“Shall a minister from the republic of France be received? “If received, shall it be absolutely or with qualifications, and if with qualifications, of what kind? These were two out of a series of queries, which Gen. Washington addressed to his Cabinet in 1793. The present times will furnish a similar query.”
“Shall a minister from the Spanish Junta be received now?” The answer is, no: 1. Because by this time, he may be virtually a minister without a government—a representative without a constituent. 2. Because under existing circumstances, he can be considered in no other light, than as a British agent, completely subservient to British views. 3. Because we have at present too many interests of our own to settle—too many rights to secure, to be engaging in a dispute which must necessarily enlist us in hostilities with France.
* These queries and the arguments of the cabinet, pro and con, are found in the 5th Vol of Marshall’s Life of Washington.—It is strange that this work has not yet passed through a political critique. The 5th Vol is written with great ability.—We cannot say so much of its impartiality; for instance, on the question just cited, the arguments of the Secretary of state (Mr. Jefferson) and the Attorney General (Mr. Randolph) are compressed into half a page; while those of the Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. Hamilton) and of the Secretary of War are extended to two pages.
“Heads off!”—We are pleased to hear, that Mr. Manning, Collector of Porth Amboy, (N. J.) has been dismissed. This is the Port, from which the 14 smuggling vessels are said to have escaped for England, bound to our good friends the Barings .—Whatever be the profession, party or politics of such an officer let no mercy be shown him. Away with such men.
The “Concord Gazette” (Fed.), printed at the seat of Government of New Hampshire, avers that the remaining returns of votes for Governor give Mr. Smith a majority of 1059 over Mr. Langdon—that two federal Councillors and two democratic are elected; in Stafford county there is probably no choice of counsellor by the people; of course the choice will devolve upon the Legislature—that seven federal senators are elected, and four democratic; in the remaining district the result is not ascertained—and that in the House of Representatives, the federalists have the majority.—We may soon expect more certain & correct accounts.
The last Boston Palladium (Fed.) states, the votes for governor of Massachusetts from 201 towns to be. For Mr. Gore 29,491 For Mr. Lincoln 26,883 Majority for Mr. Gore 2,608
The same print adds that at the election of 1808, the same towns gave Governor Sullivan a majority of 112.—So much for the “New-England sisterhood,” and the Northern Confederacy. Saturday Centinel reports, from 285 towns, for G. 38,400, for L. 33,028.
We have good reason to believe, that the Rosamond has brought out most important dispatches.
We understand, that as soon as it was believed in England, that a non-intercourse bill would probably pass in this country, that very serious discussions took place between the British cabinet and our minister in London. The British minister stated, that nothing but actual hostilities on our part, should provoke war on theirs, and that in the present situation of the world, it was desirable that the only two nations, who could be said to be free and independent, should remain at peace—yet, that a non-intercourse had always been considered as a measure of marked hostility, and the usual prelude to an actual war.
The Rosamond has brought dispatches, we believe, that will soon discover the course which will be pursued by the British government; for our own parts we shall not be surprised, after Mr. Erskine has made his communications, if he withdraws during the continuation of our non-intercourse; it is, we understand, repugnant to diplomatic usage, to continue a minister under such circumstances; yet we have no idea that a war will follow.
We have no doubt but that the dispatches before spoken of do relate to the removal of the British Orders in Council, but coupled with other propositions, which in substance require that we should resist the decrees of France in some shape or other. If Mr. Madison comes into such an arrangement, what excuse will the promoters of measures, which have produced such inculcable distress, offer for their conduct? They will do now, what if they had done at first, we should have heard of no embargo, and the unconstitutional and tyrannical measures which have been adopted to enforce it.
The more we reflect upon the condition of our country, the more we feel the necessity of having men of the best talents, and approved virtue and patriotism.—Ledger.
ONE REMARK.
The preceding observations are from the pen of the Editor of the Norfolk Ledger the political protege of the British Consul.—If by the proposition of “resist” in some form or other, it be meant to join in the war against France, they will be rejected. In this sense France has a greater right to make this proposition to us than G. Britain, for she has injured us less.—If it be “desirable” for the U. States and G. Britain to “remain at peace,” why does not G. Britain permit us to feel that wish, by her good conduct towards us! Why those encroachments upon the seas which compel us to regard the maritime interests of France as more similar to our own? She invites us to resist the tyranny of France, at the same moment she compels us to guard against her own. It is a solecism to call G. B. “free;” but admitting that she is free at home, we know her, where we mostly meet her, on the seas, as a proud and domineering tyrant. The power of France appears to us in perspective—that of G. B. is before our eyes, and on our backs.
MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE NEXT ASSEMBLY.
Chesterfield—Matthew Cheatham, Beverly C. Stanard. Hampshire—Alex’r King, Francis White. Rockbridge—Thomas L. Preston, J. M. Campbell. Nansemond—Lemuel Riddick, Fisher Dashiell. Prince George—Charles Gee, Allen Temple. Isle of Wight—Thomas Purdie, James Johnson. Stafford—Peter V. Daniel, Wm. Brent. Caroline—William Jones, William Hoomes. Loudoun—William Noland, Stephen C. Rozell. Richmond County—Fauntleroy Brockenbrough, Peter Rust. Louisa—Garland Anderson, Wm. Shelton. Botetourt—David Roland, Jacob Waltz. Sussex—George Dillard, John Jarratt. King and Queen—Henry Gaines, Humphrey Walker. Albemarle—William D. Meriwether, Tucker Coles. Augusta—Charles Brent, William Castleman.
FOR SENATOR—STATE LEGISLATURE.
 Nansemond. Princess Ann.  Godwin, 326 47  Murdaugh, 66 141  Marsh, 7 132 
* New Members.
 Loudoun Co. P. William.  Lewis, 529 86  Tyler, 143 197 
DINWIDDIE DISTRICT.
 Nottoway Co. Greensville. P. George.  Goodwyn, 199 169 157  Pegram, 93 61 28 
CUMBERLAND DISTRICT.
 Charlotte Co. Buckingham.  J. Randolph, 332 372  J. Baker, 72 192 
ROCKBRIDGE DISTRICT.
 Rockbridge.  Wilson, (Rep.) 338  Breckenridge, (Fed.) 314 
FREDERICK DISTRICT.
 Frederick.  Gen. John Smith, (R.) 523  R. Page, (F.) 163  * Mr. P. was not a candidate. 
NORFOLK DISTRICT.
 Princess Ann. Nansemond.  Newton, 136 239  Taylor, 193 68 
SURREY DISTRICT.
 Isle of Wight. Sussex.  Richard Byrd, 384 79  Edwin Gray, 79 187  Wm. Massenburg, 3 144 
D. of Brunswick, &c. Gholson (Rep.) no opposition. D. of Chesterfield, &c. Eppes (Rep.) no opposition. D. of Albemarle, &c. Nicholas (Rep.) no opposition. D. of Henrico, &c. Clopton (Rep.) no opposition. D. of Caroline, &c.
In Caroline, Mr. Woodford had a large majority.—From King and Queen, we have not heard particularly, but understand that Mr. John Roane more than made it up. It is said, he went to Essex, with a majority of 139. There is no doubt of Mr. R.’s election. He is firmly Democratic.
17 LATEST!!!—We have been favored by a gentleman of Manchester with the loan of the N. Y. Gazette of the 12th inst.—No papers were received in this city.—The Gazette contains news from England—ten days later than by the packet—brought by the ship Dean, that sailed from Bristol on the 24th of March. The file of London prints extends down to the 28th February.—Every thing else must yield to this intelligence. We shall soon attempt to make up our way in original articles.
The war with Austria against France—is the most prominent object. Was this rumor set afloat by ministers as a set-off against the disaster in Spain? That France will ere long attempt to revolutionize Austria, is probable enough—but not that Austria should volunteer hostilities.—But it is always thus. As soon as one calamity befalls G. B. the ministry are ever ready to start new consultations to maintain the spirits of the people. The moment Spain is overthrown, Austria is up in arms.
NEWS FROM ENGLAND. [Ten days later than by the Packet.]
BRISTOL, Feb. 25. The evidence on the charges against the Duke of York terminated on Wednesday night. The investigation of the committee is closed; and on Thursday next the House of Commons will pronounce their opinion on this truly important question. It would be mortifying, it would be exceedingly painful to a British subject, to believe that the Duke of York had countenanced the mal-practices of Mrs. Clarke and her associates; but as the charges have been formally made, it is a sacred duty he owes himself, the army and the country, that he should insist on their being brought, in a Parliamentary form, before his Peers.—It is reported that this advice has been given to his Royal Highness; and that in pursuance to it, he has determined to make application to His Majesty for his gracious permission to resign the office of Commander in Chief.
Since writing the above, we have received our London correspondent’s letter, containing a most important communication from his R. H. the Duke of York, to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
EIGHT O’CLOCK P. M. LONDON. Feb. 23. HOUSE OF COMMONS—THURSDAY.
“The Speaker acquainted the House, that he had received a letter from his Royal Highness the Duke of York, which, with their permission, he would read.
“The House having signified its assent, the Speaker read the letter, dated Horse Guards, 23d Feb. 1809, and addressed to him in his official character of Speaker, to the following effect:
“Sir, “I have waited with the utmost anxiety till the Committee appointed to inquire into my conduct as commander in chief, come to the close of its examination. I trust, that being now done, it will not be considered improper for me to address this letter to the House through you. I have heard, with the deepest concern, that in the course of this inquiry, my name has been coupled with transactions the most criminal and disgraceful; and I must ever regret and lament, that I have been connected with persons who have exposed my character and honor to public investigation. With respect to these calumnies, as connected with the discharge of my official duties, I solemnly, on my honor as a Prince, assert my innocence—not only by denying any connivance with these transactions which have appeared in evidence at your bar—but even any knowledge, participation, or suspicion, that they existed at all. My consciousness of innocence leads me to hope, that the House of Commons will not adopt, on the evidence they have heard, any proceedings prejudicial to my honor and character; but if, on such evidence, the House of Commons should think, that my innocence is questionable, I claim justice, of not being condemned without trial; but to be allowed that which is given to every British subject—to be heard by evidence at the bar, as in other cases and in the ordinary administration of the law.
(Signed) “FREDERICK.” “The motion was then put, and the letter ordered to lie on the table.
“On a question from Mr. Bankes, the Speaker explained the ordinary course of proceedings pursued by the House, and did not wish any further motion to be made upon the letter till it was copied for the Journals by the Clerk.—Left sitting.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, Feb. 22.
Mrs. CLARKE’S CHARGES.—The proceedings of the committee in this extraordinary affair, closed this morning at a very late hour.
Mrs. Clarke appeared at the bar, and answered numerous questions put to her by several gentlemen. She, however, evaded a direct answer to some plain questions put to her by the Attorney General, respecting her having lived with an Army Agent previously to her connection with the Duke of York; and pretended to affirm that she never had lived with any one except his Royal Highness. Here the Committee burst into a loud laugh!
Several officers of high rank and character were called as to their testimony of the Duke of York’s conduct as Commander in Chief, among whom was that very able and gallant officer, Sir Arthur Wellesley. They all bestowed the very highest encomiums on the Duke of York, as Commander in Chief.
The House was then resumed, and the Chairman reported progress. The proceedings are to be printed on or before Monday, and the consideration of the whole is to take place on Thursday next.
LONDON, Feb. 22. The Lady Frances Packet arrived yesterday at Harwich in five days from Heligoland, with mails and passengers, who state that a strong rumour of the renewal of hostilities between Austria and France prevails upon the continent, and that Bonaparte after his return to Paris proceeded to Germany, where he now is.
The king of Denmark has lately made representations to the French and Dutch courts that he had seen with much concern, that many vessels laden in Russian ports, with tar, hemp, &c. pass the sound under English colours, bound for England, and that the vessels are chiefly Dutch, under foreign colours, furnished with clearances from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, &c. which clearances were false, and proved to be so by the masters and
crews of the vessels captured by the Danes. The Dutch government, in consequence, has desired that all such captains who should be detained by Danish cruisers, might be committed to prison.
FEB. 23. The following very interesting account from Spain is extracted from a Portuguese paper: “Captain Walker of the 27th regiment, effected his escape from Madrid on the 24th ult. It was positively believed at Madrid, that the garrison under the command of gen. Beliard, intended speedily to evacuate that city. The French were fortifying the contiguous height. The soldiers were extremely discontented; for notwithstanding the order of the governor, prohibiting the carrying of arms and knives, or the wearing of cloaks after sun set, numbers of them were assassinated every night. To such a pitch was the resentment of the people carried, that general Penque was assassinated by a woman:—General Grand Maison was found dead on the 31st of December; General Berthier, the Prince of Neufchatel, died of a wound received in one of his arms, which it was found necessary to amputate.”
FEB. 25. The dispatches received on Thursday by the Spanish ambassador announce, it is said, the result of another battle in Arragon. The letter with the particulars is of the date of the 27th ult. The action near Sarragossa, was obstinately contested and determined in favor of the Patriots. 7000 French were left dead on the field.
It is remarkable that the first intimation of the departure of the Austrian Minister from Paris to Vienna, should have been given in a letter from Valencia, of the 16th ult. The silence of the French, Dutch, and German papers on this event, gives countenance to the report that the departure of Napoleon to the East of the Rhine, was in consequence of an unexpected rupture with Austria. It is also remarkable that the report of a war between France and Bonaparte prevailed by the last advices, both on the shores of the Atlantic & the Mediterranean.
Letters of the 13th inst. were received yesterday from the Dutch coast. They strongly assert that a war between France and Austria is inevitable. The writer also requests, that the goods he had ordered might not be sent him, as their price would be affected by the continental war.
FEB. 27. On Saturday evening the admiralty received a telegraphic communication, announcing the sailing of the Brest fleet. The Lyra looked into Brest last Tuesday, and found the enemy had put to sea. She sailed immediately for Plymouth, and off the Lizard fell in with the Cl. fleet, to which she communicated her information. Lord Gambier will of course proceed immediately after them, and we trust will come up with them.—If he should, another victory will of course adorn our naval annals. Lord Gambier’s force is as follows:—Caledonia, 110. Admiral Lord Gambier, Captain Sir H. Burrard Neale (Captain of the fleet) Captain Bedford, Royal George, 100, Vice Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth, Captain Dunn; St. George, 98, Rear Admiral Eliab Harvey, Captain Hillvar; Dreadnought, 98, Rear Admiral Soheby, Captain Salt; Temeraire, 98, Sir C. Hamilton; Achille, 74, Sir Richard King; Impetueux, 74, Captain Lawford; Christian VIIIth, Captain J. Hancock, acting; Warspite, 74, Hon. Captain Blackwood. The Hero, 74, Captain Newman, looked into Torbay on Wednesday, and then proceeded for the station of Ushant, to join his Lordship. The Brest fleet is believed to consist of nine or ten sail of the line and some frigates.
We alluded on Saturday to an action before Saragossa, in which the French were defeated. The Spanish papers to the 11th contain the official account of it.—It took place on the 21st of last month. The enemy are stated to have advanced with seven columns of infantry, a large body of cavalry, and a considerable train of artillery, to invest the suburb on the other side of the river. After a hard fought action, which lasted five hours, the main body of the enemy fell back, and the reserve advanced with great impetuosity. The Spanish troops were for a short time thrown in disorder, but soon recovered themselves, and finally defeated the enemy, who left under the walls and in front of the batteries 4,000 men killed and as many wounded. The loss of the Spaniards is not mentioned. On the same day an attack was made by about 800 Frenchmen, on the fortress of San Josef, but they were also put to flight. Several skirmishes took place on the 23d, 23d and 24th, in the environs of San Josef, in which the Spaniards were equally successful.
The advance in woollen cloths has been so great in London, that on the 22d Feb. it was calculated that 10,000 journeyman tailors were thrown out of employ. Spanish wool had advanced from 6 to 25s. per lb!
Drury-lane Theatre, London, together with the dresses and private property of the individuals concerned in it, was destroyed by fire on the 14th of February.
PLYMOUTH, February 26. Naval Intelligence.—Sailed a fleet of 20 sail of victuallers, for Lisbon and Gibraltar, with provisions and naval stores, under convoy of a frigate. Sailed also, the Amazon, 32, Captain Parker, for Lisbon, with General Beresford and suite on board, on a mission of great consequence, it is said no less than organizing the Portuguese new levies in Portugal.
IMPORTANT TO SUITORS in the Superior Court of Chancery held in Richmond. At the last term the following points were resolved by the court:
 1st. That no suit is to be revived without the names of the representatives of the deceased party or parties.  2d. That the clerk may either in or out of court issue process to revive, when the proper names are furnished and not before.  3d. That unless such process be executed with all due diligence, the benefit thereof may be lost to the party, who obtained it.  4th. That when an order is made for an account to be taken before a commissioner of the court, or before auditors to be agreed upon by the parties, it must be taken with all convenient speed, and unless a report be made thereupon within twelve months from the date of the order, the benefit thereof will be lost to the party who obtained it, unless for good cause to be shewn to the court. 
By order of the Chancellor, Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C. April 14. 4t
FOR SALE, on board the Sloop Windham, Capt. Vail, from New London, lying at Youngs wharf—W. India Rum, Sugar, Molasses, Mess Pork, Mess Beef, Codfish, Cheese, Onions, Potatoes, Candles, Beans, Hats, Writing, Wrapping and Printing paper, &c. &c. April 18. 2t
IN CHANCERY—Buckingham County. inuary Court, 1809. John Scruggs, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. G. Brian & James Martin, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Brian, is not an inhabitant of this state; It is ordered and decreed, That unless the said Brian shall appear here at May Court next, and answer the plaintiff’s bill, the same will be taken for confessed as to him, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public news-paper, of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy. R. ELDRIDGE, jr. D. C. April 18. w8wp
IN CHANCERY—Buckingham County, March Term, 1809. Elizabeth Taliaferro administratrix of Charles Taliaferro, deceased Plaintiff, against John Baskerville, jr. Defendant.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state; It is ordered and decreed, That unless the said defendant shall appear here on or before June Court next, and answer the plaintiff’s bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public news-paper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the court-house of this county. A Copy. R. ELDRIDGE, jr. D. C. April 18. w4wp
TUITION.—A Person of respectable character, capable of teaching the Classics, and most of the important and useful branches of the English Language, wishes to engage with a respectable Family, as private Tutor for the remainder of this year; or to open a seminary in some pleasant Town or Village, where an assiduous and attentive Teacher might reasonably hope, in a short time, to establish a permanent School.—His Terms, for the remainder of this year, will be moderate, provided there is a favorable prospect of future advantage.—Satisfactory Testimonials and Recommendations can be produced for his Competency, Sobriety and Attention as a Teacher.—Letters (post paid) addressed to A. B. C. and left at the office of this paper will receive proper attention. April 18. w3wp
** The POOR of the city are hereby notified that they may attend at our respective Snops, at 12 o’clock to-morrow, and every day after, at the same hour, where they may be vaccinated GRATIS.
WILLIAM FOUSHEE, JAMES LYON, JAMES GREENHOW, JOSEPH TRENT, J. H. FOUSHEE, WILLIAM FOUSHEE, jr. JOHN ADAMS, J. D. MCCAW.
April 18. 3t PUBLIC SALE.—On Saturday, the 21st of the present month, will be sold to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling-house of Elisha Price dec’d. all the decedent’s household and kitchen FURNITURE, stock of CORN, FODDER & BACON, a mule COW, a GIG & HARNESS, a CART and two likely HORSES. Terms of sale—On all sums under twenty dollars cash, and on all sums over twenty dollars, six months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the day of sale, which interest will be remitted if punctual payment is made.
Also, on the same day, will be hired until Christmas next, nine likely NEGROES, and rented for one year, or a longer term, the HOUSE wherein the decedent lived, which is commodious, and in an airy situation, with the necessary offices, and a good garden attached to it. Also, one half acre LOT in front of the house, well inclosed and sewed in clover and oats. EDWARD C. DAVIS, Administrator. April 18. 1ds
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Elisha Price, dec’d. are hereby respectively notified to bring them in, properly authenticated, to the subscriber, for adjustment, and those indebted to the estate are also respectively notified to make immediate payment.—As the subscriber is desirous of closing his administration as soon as possible, this notification will be plead in bar of the claims of those who neglect giving it proper attention. EDW'D C. DAVIS, Adm'r. April 18. tds
SALES AT AUCTION.
AT the Store of Mr. Barrack H. Judah, on Monday the 24th inst. at 10 o’clock will be sold without reserve his entire STOCK IN TRADE consisting of, Dry Goods, Hardware, and Cutlery, among which are, Calicoes and Chintz, and Casimeres, Irish Linens, Ginghams, Striped Holland, Dimities, Cotton and Wool Hosiery, 20 ps. fine Humhums, 500 Sets Knives and Forks, 20 doz. Shoemaker’s Hammers, 10 ditto Drawing Knives, HL and But Hinges, Locks, Pocket Knives, Saws, Waiers, and many other articles, Also 8000 lbs. Castings.
The Sale will be continued from day to day until all the goods are sold. Terms—For all purchases not amounting to 50$, cash, above 50$ and not exceeding 400$, ninety days credit, and above 400$ a credit until the 1st of Jan. 1810. Negotiable notes, with approved endorsers, will be expected from every purchaser. The Store and Counting Room will be rented out for six months, and possession given as soon as the stock of goods are sold off and delivered. JAMES BROWN, Jr. V. M. April 18. 2t
HATS, SHOES, PORTER, &c.
D. J. BURR, offers for sale, at the same house in which is kept the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle-Tavern, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
HATS. Including Gentlemen’s black, drab and patent Silk BEAVERS, CASTORS, KORUMS, &c. Chip and Leghorn Hats, Mens’ and Boys’ Wool do. Servants’ Glazed Leather do. Hatters’ Trimmings and Materials.
SHOES. Ladies’ Morocco and Kid Slips and Ties, Gentlemen’s superfine press Shoes and Pumps. Constantly on hand a large stock of bottled Porter, Ale and Cyder, Philadelphia Beer, &c. &c. April 18. ti
NEGROES WANTED.—Wanted to hire fifteen or twenty Laborers to work a my Coots in Chesterfield county, for which a liberal price will be given. CORNELIUS BUCK. April 4. oaw4w

AMERICA.
The order of the day being moved,
Lord Grenville rose to bring forward his long expected motion for the repeal of the Orders in Council, as far as they affect the U. States of America. His lordship began by recalling to the recollection of the house, the opinions he had invariably expressed during the course of the last session on that subject: the intention he had avowed of bringing forward a motion grounded on the evidence then recently taken at the bar, and which motion would have been similar in many respects to that which he should have the honor this day of submitting to their lordships. If he had foreborne to bring forward that motion, it was because reports had gone abroad at the time as grateful to his feelings, as if realised, they would have proved beneficial to the interest of the country, viz. that ministers had altered their mind respecting America, and were disposed to resort to measures less calculated to alienate from us the good disposition of the American government and people. Sorry he was that such reports had no foundation in fact. Sorry he was, that his majesty's government should have persisted in a system, which he had no hesitation in saying, was a direct violation of the laws of nations, a flagrant infringement of the eternal principles of justice. Such is the light in which he had all along considered that system; but when he found it persevered in after the proposal of the American Government in August last, he must now, moreover, designate it as an act of the egregious folly, the result of the most unexampled ignorance. In August last, America proposed to you to repeal or suspend her embargo, as far as it effected British commerce, if you would rescind your orders in Council as far as they effected the commerce of America. That proposition you have rejected, and by rejecting it, you incur the odium & blame of being the cause of the embargo, & of the continuance of all the evils consequent upon that measure. All that has been argued on this question, & all he had advanced respecting it at different times, it was by no means his intention now to repeat. He should confine himself simply to the statement of two questions, viz. was it just, politic, and wise, to refuse the offer made by America in August last, and thereby prolong the existence of the evils that must arise from the present state of our relations with America? Or is it prudent now to revise that fatal determination, and return to sounder councils, and less hazardous measures? By the unjust and shameful procedure we had adopted, we put a stop to the neutrality of Europe, we enabled the enemy more effectually to exclude our commerce from the Continent, than perhaps he ever imagined he should be able to effect: but America still remained, and opened to us in another quarter of the globe, a mart for all our commodities, a supply of all the materials of our industry, from which the enemy, with all his immense power on the Continent of Europe, had no means of debarring us. Yet instead of softening and smoothing down every difference that arose between the two countries, instead of pursuing a policy that must have attached America to our alliance and our interest, we have done every thing to inflame and exasperate her, every thing to estrange her affections, and indispose us towards her interests. Such is the direct tendency of the policy which his Majesty's present ministers seem resolved to pursue. How different is it from that which the wisdom of Mr. Pitt adopted in 1763, which since that period has been pursued and acted upon, which, when he had the honor of being called to his Majesty's Councils, he had endeavored to re-establish, by the adjustment of a commercial treaty, founded upon the reciprocal interests of the 2 nations. But now instead of cultivating that connection, instead of fostering that system of reciprocity, it would appear to be now the plan of Ministers to alienate America, and force her into the arms of France. If this was impolitic and unwise from the beginning, how much more it must be so since the offer of America in August last. Respecting the nature of that offer, the strongest misrepresentations have been made. It has been asserted in that house, that in her negotiations with France, and with this country respecting the repeal of the French decrees, and of our orders in Council, America had manifested a decided partiality in favor of France. By these assertions, he had himself been entrapped into a belief that they were well founded, and in consequence of that conviction, he had made use of expressions respecting men & measures, which he was now most anxious to retract. What could be the motive of the misrepresentations of this matter which was so easily sent abroad, and so industriously propagated, he would not take upon himself to say; but he felt it his duty fully and accurately to inform himself upon the subject, and the result of his enquiries has abundantly satisfied him that the misrepresentation he alluded to had nothing in the world to warrant them. He should undertake to prove not only that the words of the President of the U. S. relative to the pending negotiations were misinterpreted, but that from irrefragable documents he would demonstrate that there were no grounds whatsoever for the charge of partiality on the part of America towards France, to the prejudice of this country. The noble lord then proceeded to read the passage in the speech of the President of the U. States to Congress, which relates to the negotiations with the two governments of France and England.
The noble Lord also read the report made by Congress in answer to the president's address, and argued, both from the text of the speech & the comment upon it, with a view to prove that instead of any partiality towards France, the terms proposed were rather more favorable to England. The tenor of the instructions from the American government to their ministers at Paris and at London, the noble Lord likewise referred to as containing stronger proofs of the impartiality of America, or rather of her inclination to side sooner with England than with France. From all these documents, it appeared, and it was put in still stronger light in a letter from Mr. Canning to Mr. Pinkney, which however, does not appear among the papers on the table, that America held out nearly the same terms, couched in nearly the same language to both governments. To France she observed, that if the French government did not repeal their decrees while England revoked her orders in Council, America must be forced into a contest with France; in the other passages of the correspondence, the word "War" was expressly made use of. Indeed not only did a perfect impartiality respecting the two governments appear to guide the proceedings of America, but a fair and full consideration of them would induce
every unprejudiced mind to think, instead of much being offered to France and little to England, the reverse was the case, and that much had been offered to England and little to France.
By listening to the offer in August last, England might have secured two advantages—the repeal of the Embargo, and the next to a certainty, of having America as an ally in the war against France; while France, in the first instance, had the offer of but one advantage; these were considerations which he could not too strongly recommend to the serious attention of their lordships. Let the offer of America in August last, be candidly considered. Let the advantages of embracing it, and the evils that must result from rejecting it, be maturely weighed. This was the great object he had in view; and to which he must again implore the serious attention of their lordships. In order to attain that object, he should now move an humble address to his majesty, the drift of which was to pray his majesty would be graciously pleased, while the door for negotiation was still open, to adopt such measures as might tend to restore our wonted relations with America, and re-establish the former footing of our commercial intercourse with that country. The Address moved by the Noble Lord was very long, and refers to most of the transactions which have taken place between this country and America, for the last two years.
Lord Bathurst answered the Noble mover, and went into a detail of all his arguments; he contended that the Orders in Council arose of necessity from the French decrees, and said, that so far from their being the cause of the American embargo, that in fact the Orders in Council were not known in America until the 26th December, and before that day the embargo had taken place. He next adverted to the accounts laid on the table, and insisted that they proved we had suffered no diminution in our revenue in consequence of the Non-Importation Act, which was a thing totally distinct from the Embargo; with respect to the want of flaxseed, that the Noble Lord had stated was an irremediable mischief for the linen manufacture of Ireland; it was true that at the present moment it might occasion inconvenience, but that would only be of a temporary pressure, for large quantities were raised in our own settlements in North America; but at present it was frozen up in the river St. Laurence, and could not arrive until June, which certainly would be too late for the present sowing season. It was, however, an evil not likely to recur, because, in addition to this supply, large tracts in Ireland were now sown with seed designed purposely for future sowings. It would also appear, by reference to the papers before the House; that although, in consequence of the Embargo, and the ports being shut in the Baltic, that the importation from them had been but small; yet to counterbalance it, we had imported from our own Colony of Canada, more of timber lumber, and all those articles which we usually obtained from the closed ports, than had before imported from those states. This, he need not say, was one advantage arising from the Embargo, as it led us to improve our own resources, and rendered us independent. His Lordship then adverted to the justice and expediency of the Orders, and urged, that they were perfectly according to the law of nations, and that it was the necessary consequence of the state of warfare, that neutrals must suffer in the enjoyment of their Commerce, when their neighbors were engaged in warfare.
Lord Sidmouth defended the legality of the Order of the 7th of January 1806, which related to the coasting trade, which he said a neutral had no right to carry on for the benefit of one of the belligerents, at the expense of the other. For a neutral could acquire no new rights by the state of war; and that was a trade which in peace he could not pursue. But he insisted that a new era arose in the question when the Americans offered to rescind their Embargo, with respect to us, and continue it only with respect to France, if we would abandon our orders in council; he thought then it became the duty of this country to attempt conciliation, and to that pacific proposition, we ought to assume a suitable disposition to conciliation. He insisted that it was not done, Ministers had shown a hostile disposition, and, therefore, he concurred in the motion of his hon. friend.
Lord Melville said he should not intrude upon their lordship's time; but he wished to observe, that the question seemed to be wholly misunderstood, both by the noble mover and the noble Viscount (Sidmouth.) The one said that his object was to discuss the entire merits of the case; the other, that he was desirous of submitting to the notice of his majesty, the distrust he felt of the persons at the head of government; the former alluding to the transactions, and the latter to those who were concerned in conducting them. He (Lord Melville) should have thought it more manly to have taken a direct course, instead of attempting to pass a vote of censure thus blended, in which the real design was rendered obscure. He resisted this address, because it was an unnecessary interposition of the house, during a negotiation now pending with the United States. Other motives he had for opposing the motion of the noble baron, which he would briefly explain: the origin of the orders in council was the edict of Berlin, which violated all the maritime rights which had been recognized in Europe for centuries. The first proceeding in consequence of those edicts was on the 7th January, 1807, and the nature of it had been misrepresented. The rule of the war in 1756 was supposed to be the effect of the order in council; but if this were all, the order itself would have been unproductive and nugatory: if such were the whole result, it would have been incompetent to encounter with it the Berlin decrees, which extended not only to France, but to all nations dependant upon her authority. The rule of the war of 1756 might merely be considered as a coasting regulation; the orders in council were founded on the just principle of retaliation, and so they were correctly explained in Lord Howick's admirable letter on the subject. He (Lord Melville) had stated that the Berlin edicts were a violation of all maritime and neutral rights. But there were neutral duties as well as neutral rights. A neutral state should hold the balance even between the belligerent powers; and if this duty were neglected, the neutral rights would be forfeited. Lord Howick properly contemplated these duties; and seeing the preference which must be given to France under the operation of the edict, he properly observed that he could not rescind the orders in council until these edicts were revoked; & he added, as fitly, that under other circumstances, to abandon the order in Council would be to
resign the best principles of our maritime rights. Why should not these just maxims be regarded? Could the flimsy correspondence between Gen. Armstrong and the French minister, at Paris, vindicate their surrender? It was no wonder that France was mortified and America disappointed; for before the salutary operation of the orders in Council, the whole produce of the colonies of the former was conveyed to Europe by the shipping of the latter. The orders in council had undergone a long and laborious discussion; unless their lordships meant to abandon all that they before respected, they could not now repeal them, unless, admitting the measure to be correct, they had seen so much mischief in the mode of its execution, as to obstruct all its beneficial tendency. But no such objection had been mentioned, and he believed no such existed. It was said, that by the correspondence on the table, between Mr. Pinkney and Mr. Canning, it appeared that if the orders in council were rescinded, the Embargo would be withdrawn. Were we, on such a proposal, to desert what was considered so essential to the preservation of our maritime rights? Were we on such an obscure intimation, to resign what we and our predecessors in office deemed to be so important to our highest interests? He was no advocate for prejudicing America. God forbid that he should ever consider that the adversity of America was the prosperity of G. Britain; on the contrary he thought that the prosperity of the one was now, and would be for a long while, highly conducive to the welfare of the other. If all Asia and Africa, and Europe, this kingdom excepted, were with America, and this country against her, it would not be so advantageous a situation for her, as if we were with her, and all the rest of the globe opposed to her, and he hoped she would so far understand her true interest, & shew her correct views of them by her future conduct towards us. Never was there a period more favorable to a close union between Great Britain and the American States than the present (hear!) but this desirable purpose was not to be attained by revoking the orders in council on the feeble grounds now stated. He could not coincide with the noble mover because he could not on this occasion condemn ministers without applying the same condemnation to their lordships, who had deliberately sanctioned the measures represented in this address as unjust and impolitic.
Lord Auckland, in reply to the last speaker, observed, that the treaty to which he alluded, was in point of fact concluded, tho' not formally published, before any question arose about the Berlin Decree.
The Lord Chancellor took a review of the history of the proceedings which led to the Berlin decree, the Orders in Council and the Embargo. He insisted that it was evident the whole was meant to destroy us thro' the medium of our commerce, being found unassailable in other points.
Lord Erskine condemned the measures of administration, and urged, if we had adopted the offer made by Mr. Pinkney, we should have opened an amicable intercourse with America, and that France must either have recalled her Decrees, or have been forced into a state of hostility with America.
Lord Liverpool went through the documents before the House, and argued, that the Americans had acted with great partiality. He cited the instructions to the Ambassadors in England and France, and agreed it was evident, that they wished to aid the latter to pursue every hostile measure against us, provided only, they would relax a little, but from us they demanded nothing short of a peremptory recall of our orders. He then adverted to the state of our West Indies, and said the embargo had proved what before was never believed, namely, that our Islands could subsist without any intercourse with America.
Lord Grenville replied at some length. The question was then put on Lord Grenville's address, upon which the House divided.
 Contents, present, 31.  Non Contents, present, 61  Proxies, 39—70  Proxies, 51—115  Majority 45 
Adjourned at half past 3 o'clock.
February 16. A revolution has broken out at Buenos Ayres, in South-America, under the celebrated Liniers, where he has declared his intention to shake off the dominion of Spain. He has been joined by numbers, and the Governor of Paraguay, his brother-in-law, has likewise openly avowed the same cause. General Ello, the Governor of Monte Video, is the only person who has, as yet, dared to oppose those insurgents.
February 18. All the accounts we receive from the southern and eastern provinces of Spain, are favorable to the cause of Spanish independence, as far as that independence is to be secured by the attachment of the people to their ancient institutions, and to the family of the Bourbons. But we are sorry to say, that a gallant and enthusiastic people are destitute of those resources in arms and ammunition, which are necessary to give effect to their courage.
The anxiety of the merchants here, is directed to the situation of Oporto. A great many ships, principally laden with wine, are now in that port, which, from the state of the wind, have not been able to clear the bar, and serious apprehensions are entertained, that they will fall into the hands of the enemy.
SAMUEL BARRET Returns his thanks to the public in general and informs the Ladies & Gentlemen of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has taken Mr. Daniel Koon from Baltimore as a partner and they will establish a Ladies' Shoe manufactory, which will enable them in a few days to afford Ladies' Shoes of every description superior to any in Richmond, and any Ladies by leaving their address can have Shoes made to their direction in every particular—As they expect in a few days some workmen, and Kid and Morocco of all colors, and they will also make Children's shoes of all sizes and kind, gentlemen that have been in the habit of sending to Baltimore for Boots may be fitted with less trouble & as good quality by applying as above.
SAMUEL BARRET. DANIEL KOONE. April 4.
NEW BOOK-STORE—JOHN R. JONES, Has this day opened a Book and Stationary Store, at the north-west corner of the main street, and that leading to the head of the basin, (near the Eagle Tavern) and respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. He hopes by assiduity and attention, to give satisfaction to those, who may favor him with their commands. Such articles as he may not have on hand, will be procured, if to be had, either here, or in Philadelphia.
April 11.
IN CHANCERY.—Louisa county, February 1, 1809. Joseph Woolfolk and Bentley Brown Plffs. against Samuel M. Smith, executor of John Brown dec'd and Frederick Harris, Defs.
THE defendant Samuel M. Smith not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state, therefore, on the motion of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, It is ordered and decreed, by the court, That the said defendant Samuel M. Smith, do appear here on the second Monday in May next, and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the news-papers published in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, & published at the front door of the court house of this county on some court day.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN POINDEXTER, C. L. C. March 21.
IN CHANCERY.—At a quarterly Court, continued and held for King and Queen County, at the Courthouse on Tuesday the 14th of March, 1809. Joseph Temple, senr. Plff against John W. Semple and Edward Hill, Defs.
The defendant John W. Semple not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the plaintiff by his Council; It is ordered that the said defendant John W. Semple do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the Bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order, be forthwith published in some public news paper, printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this Courthouse.
A copy. Teste, RO : POLLARD, C. C. March 24.
Fairfield Races.
THE FAIRFIELD RACES, WILL commence on the 1st Monday in May, being the first day of the month.
1st DAY—The Jockey Club Purse of $ 400, four mile heats.
2nd DAY—The Proprietor's Purse of $ 200, three mile heats.
3rd DAY—The Annual Post Sweepstakes of five subscribers $ 100 each, three mile heats, free for all ages.
4th DAY—One of the most elegant Cups ever exhibited on any turf in Virginia, value $ 120—twenty dollars entrance.
There is also a Farmers Sweepstakes, opened for colts dropped in the Spring of 1808. Entrance fifty bushels of wheat, to be run for October 1811—this subscription will close at the present spring meeting. The wheat to be delivered at Mr. Rutherford's Mill before the race.
E. SMOCK, Treasurer Fairfield J. Club, and Proprietor of the Course. April 4.
In consequence of the 19th Regiment being compelled by law, to muster on the 1st of May, the President of the Fairfield Jockey Club will be requested to postpone the starting of the horses, on that day, until 2 o'clock, in order to gratify those military gentlemen who may wish to be present.
LANDS, FOR SALE—By virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Bibb, of the county of Charlotte, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a debt due to Messrs. Buchanan and Pollak of the town of Petersburg: Will be sold, on Thursday, the 4th day of May next, at the house of the said John Bibb, to the highest bidder, for ready money, two tracts of LAND lying and being in the said county of Charlotte, one containing one hundred and sixty five acres, it being the tract on which the said Bibb resides, and the other one hundred and fifty acres, it being the tract purchased by him of Benjamin Sublits, senr. lying on the waters of Cub Creek.
HENRY A. WATKINS, WM M. WATKINS, TH: B. MANLOVE. April 7.
LANDING from the Schooner RICHMOND Isaac Seaman, Master:— 50 Boxes Raisins, 10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds, 5 Casks Green Coffee, 19 Barrels Prime Pork, and 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine.
IN STORE. 17 Hogsheads Brown Sugar, 25 do. Molasses, 5 Tierces Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Hay nah Segars, 3 Bales Welch Planes, Family Flour in barrels and half barrels, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Tea 10 Boxes Mould Candles, FOR SALE BY, GEORGE WATT. January 17.
PURSUANT to a decretal order of the chancery District court of Williamsburg, will be offered for sale, at Westmoreland court-house on the 4th Monday in May next, being court day, that very valuable FARM, situated on Nomony river, in the county of Westmoreland, the property of John Matthews, late of said county, containing 643 acres. A credit of 12 months will be given, the purchaser executing bond with approved security to the commissioners acting under the aforesaid order and a deed of trust on the land to secure the payment of the purchase money, according to the terms of the decree.
April 11. NEAL NELSON, Richmond, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER—Respectfully informs his customers and the public at large (that in consequence of the late fire, where he was a sufferer) he has removed three doors above the Eagle Tavern, to the house lately occupied by Gibson & Jefferson—where he manufactures boots and shoes equal in point of workmanship and materials to any in general use. April 7.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to the Subscribers by Wm. French, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due John Redd: Will be exposed, for sale, at the late residence of said French, in Henrico county, on the second Monday in May next, if fair, if not the next fair day, one NEGRO MAN named Jerry, one dark bay MARE called Nestor, one sorrel COLT three years old, ten head of CATTLE, one Walnut DESK and BOOK-CASE, one CUPBOARD, four Feather BEDS and FURNITURE, three TABLES, two CHESTS, or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to meet the intention of the said trust deed, together with the expenses of sale. GEORGE WALLER, Jr. } Trustees. JOSEPH HOPSON, } April 4.
WILLIAM B. PAGE, opposite to Messrs. Hovey and Sizoo where he transacts business as usual. He has on hand a quantity of West India and other GOODS, and is prepared with convenient store-houses to receive any further consignments that may be made to him. JAMES BROWN, Jr. Auctioneer. April 11.
ANY person who may possess a file of Virginia Papers for 1778, will render a service to the literature of the state, by forwarding a service to this office: after it has served the purpose of utility for which it is intended, it will be thankfully returned in the same state of preservation in which it was received. In general, all authentic documents, either printed or manuscript, relative to the Revolutionary War, will be thankfully received. Communications, by letter too, upon this subject, by those now living, who were engaged in the revolutionary struggle, or were eye-witnesses of important events, will be thankfully received. March 31.
NOTICE—The subscriber has, for the present, removed his VENDUE OFFICE, to the front room of the house occupied by Mr. Carter B. Page, opposite to Messrs. Hovey and Sizoo where he transacts business as usual. He has on hand a quantity of West India and other GOODS, and is prepared with convenient store-houses to receive any further consignments that may be made to him. JAMES BROWN, Jr. Auctioneer. April 11.
RACING!—The Tappahannock JOCKEY CLUB RACES, will commence on Thursday the 25th May next. 1st DAY—The Jockey Club Purse of $ 320* four mile heats 2nd DAY—The Jockey Club Purse of $ 240* three mile heats. 3rd DAY—The Proprietor's Purse of $ 100* entrance 10 dollars, two mile heats, (five horses or no race.) WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: An aged horse, lb. 130 4 Years old, lb. 109 6 years old 120 3 Do. 86 5 Do. 110 And under that age a feather. The course, &c. will be in good order, we therefore may expect fine sport: stables and litter provided gratis, upon timely application to the proprietor of the course. A. S. BROCKENBROUGH, Secretary and Treasurer.
* The Secretary cannot state accurately the amount of each day's purse, but supposes they will be as above stated, after deducting the Jockey Club dinner and the expense of advertising the races from the subscription.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust executed to the subscribers, by Samuel Parsons & Sarah his wife, for the benefit of Wm. Cooke and Thomas and Amos Ladd, and other Creditors of the said Samuel Parsons, will be exposed to Sale at Public Auction, on the respective Premises, on Wednesday the 2d of next month the following PROPERTY, lying in the City of Richmond, viz. nearly three-fourths of the LOT described in the plan of the said City by No. 436, on the S. W. side of the Basin, and between Thomas Ladd's and the Hay-Market Square, bounded on the North-East by the street running between the Hay-Market Square and the public Warehouse.
All that part of LOT, No. 413, on the N East side of the Basin, which is bounded by the street running by the Bank and Robert McKim's to Cary street, thence by the last mentioned street to the tenement occupied by Mr. Smith as a bakery, & back to the alley which divides said Lot from R McKim's.
One Moiety of the Tenement on the Main street, now occupied by David Logan, containing 24 feet front, and extending back to an alley leading to Byrd's Warehouse, on which are a two story brick store house, lumber house, kitchen, stables, &c.
Also, ten SHARES in the Richmond Turnpike and a COACHEE and Horses, together with sundry Household-Furniture, &c. The sale will commence at the Tenement occupied by David Logan for the Moiety thereof, the Turnpike Shares and the Personal Articles; and will thence adjourn in course to the other LOTS mentioned.
Terms of sale will be, cash for the Personal property, the Turnpike shares, and the Moiety of the Tenement in the occupancy of D. Logan; and twelve months credit for the other property, on notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Virginia, satisfactorily endorsed, and titles to be withheld as further security, until full payment of the respective notes—or, at the option of the purchaser, one fourth to be paid down and the other three fourths to be secured by deed of trust on the property purchased, and bond of the purchaser. The Lots will be sold as they stand, or be divided as may appear reasonable. E. CARRINGTON, RICHARD ADAMS, } Trustees. GEO: GREENHOW, Richmond, April 7.
JOHNSON & REAT, JEWELLERS, have (in consequence of the late conflagration) removed their Store opposite to Mrs. Davidson, Milliner, where orders from their customers will be attended to with their usual punctuality. March 31.
JOHN ALCOCK, informs his friends, and the public, that he is carrying on his CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in all its branches where he makes all kind of Mahogany Furniture in the best manner, and on the newest fashions.—Any gentlemen or ladies wanting any Furniture, will find good work executed, and on low terms, as can be bought in New-York, or any other place. Any orders left at my shop, in the Cross-Street, adjoining Prosser and Moncure's Vendue Store, or at Mr. George Greenhow's where I keep my Ware-Room, will be pointedly attended to, and great care taken to deliver it in good order. N. B. Two Apprentices wanted at the above business, who can come well Recommended. January 17.
THE RECORDS & PAPERS OF THE HUSTINGS COURT, IN consequence of the late fire, are removed to the Office of the General Court, opposite the Chancery Office, in the Capitol. TH: C. HOWARD. April 4.
WANTED TO HIRE—A young Woman, who is well acquainted with house-work, particularly sewing, industrious, honest and sober—Also, an elderly Woman, for a Nurse, who is well acquainted with the treatment of young children—Apply at this office. April 4.
Merchant's, Lawyer's, She-riff's and Constable's BLANKS, For Sale at this Office.