Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-08-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIth YEAR.]
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[No 1572]
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1808.
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   (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)     Tobacco, $ 4 00 cash   Wheat, new, red 75, white 83 do.   Flour, superfine, new, 5 00 do.   Flour, fine, 4 00 do.   Corn, 2 50 do.   Hemp, clean, (per ton) 180 00 do.   Iron, 110 00 do.   Bacon, 11 00 do.   Whiskey, 46 do.  
BOARDING HOUSE.
Mrs. Judith Nelson
HAVING taken the tenement belonging to Mr. William Price, lately occupied by Mr. McCraw, on the street leading from the Capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take boarders by the day, week, month or year. She has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders, that no exertion shall be wanting to give satisfaction. Richmond, 24th July, 1808.
Messrs. Joseph and Jesse Dabbs.
As each of you reside out of the state and have no agent residing in the state who is known to me, I have taken this mode to give you notice that I shall on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon of the same day, at Charlotte court-house, proceed to take the depositions of Thomas Read, Jr., Joseph Venable, Brookes Baker, Henry Lester, Chesley Daniel and Thomas Harris Spencer, to be read as evidence on the argument of exceptions, taken to a report of commissioners in a suit in chancery depending in Charlotte court, wherein Joseph Dabbs and others are plaintiffs, and Catharine Dabbs and others, defendants, when and where you may attend if you please.
Charles Noel.
June 16, 1808 By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the Executive by an inquisition taken before William White and James M. Williams, gentlemen, justices of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania, that an atrocious murder was committed on the 14th day of the present month by a certain Gardner Mays, late of the county aforesaid, on the body of Robert Wynn, who it appears was a deputy sheriff for the said county and in the execution of the duties of his office as such, when the said murder was committed, and that the said Gardner Mays has fled from justice. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania aforesaid, the said Gardner Mays, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said Gardner Mays, that such proceedings may be had against him as is prescribed by law.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 27th day of July, 1808.
Signed, William H. Cabell.
N.B. Gardner Mays is from 40 to 45 years of age, 5 ft. from 3 to 5 inches high, close set and strong made, particularly in the body, in which he is longer than usual for men of his height, his arms are stouter, his thighs short and small compared with his body, his legs short and well proportioned, his face a little prominent, with strong full beard, his nose large, and a little swelling from the forehead to the end, where it appears quite full; on nice observation his eyes may appear rather nearer together than usual, and it is believed there is a small blemish in one of them, perhaps the left; his hair is dark colored and short; he has been bred to labor, and is of a complexion common to men of that description.
Amongst his wearing apparel, is a blue common cloth sartout, lined with red flannel; a Virginia cloth coat with black buttons, button holes and black silk cape, and a pair of white coarse pan-taloons and waistcoat. He occasionally carries a large butcher knife under the breast of his coat, ground on the back to an edge, so as to represent the blade of a dirk.
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REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
MADRID GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Saturday, April 9, 1808.
His excellency Don Sebastian Piuuela has communicated, under yesterday's date, the following royal order to his excellency the president of the council.
Out Lord the king has just received credible intelligence of his intimate friend and august ally the emperor of the French, king of Italy, being already at Bayonne, for a purpose the most agreeable, valuable, and flattering to his majesty, namely, that of entering these kingdoms, with views in which his majesty perfectly concurs, and of known utility and advantage to his beloved subjects. And it becoming the most intimate friendship, happily subsisting between the two crowns, and the most high character of his imperial and royal majesty, that his majesty should go to meet and compliment him, and to give him the most sincere, positive and constant proof of his intention and resolution to keep up, renew and draw closer the good intelligence, intimate friendship and advantageous alliance which have happily prevailed, and should prevail, between these two monarchs—his majesty has resolved speedily to set out for the purpose of effecting it. And as this absence is to last but a few days, he expects, from the loyalty and love of his beloved subjects, and particularly of the inhabitants of this capital, who have so repeatedly evinced that they will keep quiet, trusty and fully confiding in the notorious zeal, activity and justice of his ministers and tribunals, upon whom his majesty has laid the strictest injunctions to that end, and principally in the newly created board of government over which his most serene highness the Infant D. Antonio is to preside; and that they will maintain, as they are bound to do, the peace and harmony which have hitherto subsisted between them and the troops of his imperial and royal majesty, punctiliously supplying them with whatever they may want for their subsistence until they proceeded to the points where they intend to go for the greatest advantage and happiness of both nations; His majesty giving the most positive assurances, that there is no apprehension whatever of the said tranquility, good intelligence and advantageous alliance being disturbed or altered; instead of which his majesty is fully convinced, that it will grow more and more solid every day.
(Signed) SEBASTIAN PINUELA.
GIBRALTAR, April 23, 1808. We have been favored with the following translation of a letter from the count of Espleta, captain general of Catalonia to his excellency general D. Antonio Dabene commanding in chief the army of observation of the Eastern Pyrenees:
Barcelona, 18th March, 1808.
SIR. The troops in the Citadel and Forts of Montjuji, may consider the whole of this city as magazines, and all its provisions as theirs. They have no enemy to fear, nor anything to expect, except in so far as having a common interest with the town and Spanish inhabitants. Your excellency occupied these fortresses, in the name of the emperor and king, as an ally; and as such the Spanish government consented to the occupation of them by your troops, with the greatest good faith and confidence. With the same sentiments, it has opened to you and the army under your command, its treasures, its resources, and the bosoms of its families, in order to afford you a hospitable reception, and to share with you the food destined for its own use.
Military laws prescribe the mode of supplying garrisons, when it happens that they are either engaged in hostile operations, or are besieged, or when a scarcity in the country is threatened, which obliges the general commanding to take precautions for the subsistence of his troops, by establishing depots. But, exclusive of these circumstances, this measure only serves to create suspicion and distrust. Neither my conduct, nor the constant moderation of my troops, nor the favourable reception the French army have met with, ought to excite alarm.
The town is provided with supplies of every description, as you will perceive from the annexed statement of the intendant; and even although there should be some deficiency, your excellency gives us the strongest assurance, that provisions are collecting at the ports of France, which are to be sent to this country, free of duty.
His majesty the emperor and king, whose worthy name has inspired us with confidence, while his troops occupy our forts, being truly informed of our docility and honorable principles, will not be well pleased when he hears, that you alarm this city with terrible forebodings, as a recompence for its constant submissive conduct.
Your excellency will be pleased to request the opinion of his imperial majesty respecting your determination before you carry it into effect, and to accompany your request with this explanation of mine, as I shall lay the business before the king my master, without whose orders I cannot give to your excellency what the forts in possession of the Spanish troops have not.
If, before you receive the resolution of the emperor, your excellency should find grounds for living with precaution, and under the influence of fear, in the forts which at present are to be considered as forming part of the town, then the measure you propose might be resorted to with propriety. But in the meantime when no such necessity exists, I wish to impress on your mind, that it will serve no good purpose to supply the forts with stores of provisions; that such an intention is pointed and offensive; and that it will not be in the power of your excellency, or myself, to remedy the consequence of the sensation which such a measure may excite among the inhabitants.
Your excellency will be pleased to accept of my most high consideration, May God preserve you many years.
The count of ESPLETA.
The royal council has subsequently received, under date of the 7th and 8th, the following Royal Address, Letter, Royal Decrees, and Order:—
ROYAL ADDRESS.
Spaniards and beloved Subjects. —Perilous men are endeavoring to bring ruin upon you, and would fain supply you with arms, that you might turn them against the French troops, anxious reciprocally to stir you up against them, and them against you. What would be the result of such sinister intentions? No other, without doubt, than the devastation of Spain and calamities of every description. The fashion minds, from which I had so much to bear, are as yet in agitation; and, under circumstances equally important and critical, I am concerning matters with my ally, the Emperor of the French, concerning whatever is connected with your happiness. Be sure not to listen to his enemies; they who exasperate you against him, thirst for your blood, and are either enemies of our nation, or the agents of England. If you hearken to them, you will occasion the loss of your colonies, the division of your provinces, and a long series of disturbances and evils to your country.
Spaniards, trust my experience, and submit to the authority which I hold from the Almighty and from my ancestors. Follow my example, and believe that the friendship of the Emperor of the French, our ally, can alone save Spain and make her happy.
Bayonne, in the imperial palace of government, May 4, 1808.
I, THE KING.
Letters inclosing the Royal Decree to his Imperial and Royal Highness (MANUEL.)
BROTHER, My absence and infirmities not allowing me wholly to dedicate myself to the unremitting exertions required for the government of my states, tranquility of my kingdom, and the preservation of my crown, it has struck me, that I could do nothing better than to appoint a Locum tenens , who, invested with the supreme authority, which I hold from God and my ancestors, should govern and rule, for me and in my name, over all the provinces of Spain.
In consequence whereof, and having previously consulted the welfare of my people, and my wish to rescue the monarchy from the precipice into which the malevolent, and the enemies of the peace of the continent, were on the eve of plunging her; duly appreciating, on the other hand, the eminent virtues of which your imperial and royal highness has given us so many proofs, and the great services you have done us; I have resolved, with the consent and approbation of my faithful and great ally the emperor and king, upon appointing your imperial and royal highness my Lieutenant General, by the decree which I have just issued to the board of government, and which is here annexed; entreating you, prince, to transmit it to them, and to accept of this appointment, which will restore peace to my brother, under his holy and worthy protection.
(Signed) CHARLES.
Bayonne, May 4, 1808.
Appointment of the Grand Duke of Berg to the high dignity of Lieutenant General of the Kingdom.
To the Supreme Board of Government.
Having deemed it proper to give the same direction to all the forces of my kingdom, with a view to the security of the property of individuals, and to the maintenance of tranquility against both internal and external foes, I have thought it my duty, in order to attain that object to appoint Lieutenant General of the
kingdom, our beloved brother, the grand duke of Berg, who, at the same time commands the troops of our ally, the emperor of the French.
And therefore, we command our supreme council of Castile, and other councils, the chanceries, audiences, and justices of the kingdom, the captains-general, and governors of our provinces and places, to bear him obedience, execute and enforce the execution of his orders and dispositions, such being our will, as likewise that, as Lieutenant General of the kingdom, he shall preside over the board of government. Let it be so understood for the due fulfilment of my present supreme determination.
(Signed) I THE KING.
Bayonne, Imperial Palace of Government, May 4, 1808.
Order accompanying the Royal Decree and Address.
"Most illustrious Sir—The grand duke of Berg has directed me to transmit to the council, as I hereby do, the annexed royal decree of our lord king Charles IV. issued at Bayonne, in the palace of government, and by which his majesty has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant General of the kingdom his imperial and royal highness the abovenamed grand duke of Berg; that the same may be so understood by the council, and by them carried into execution, and circulated with all possible speed for the corresponding purposes.
His excellency Don Sebastian Piuuela communicated on the 10th of May, to D. Arias Mun. senior member of the council and chamber, the royal order and inclosures, of which the following are copies.
"Most illustrious Sir—I send you by his imperial and royal highness the grand duke of Berg, Lieutenant General of the kingdom, the annexed decree of Ferdinand VI. addressed to the supreme board of government, and inclosing a letter which he wrote to his august father, resigning the crown in his favor; and the revocation of the powers given to the said board of government, most particularly charging the latter to submit to his said august father.
I likewise inclose you the letter which the same Ferdinand VI. wrote to his imperial and royal majesty the emperor of the French, upon the same subject; that the whole may be immediately published, printed and circulated by the council."
"I have this day delivered to my father a letter worded thus: Sire, venerable father and, sir, in order to give your majesty a proof of my love, obedience and submission, and to comply with the wishes which your majesty has repeatedly expressed to me, I resign my crown in favor of your majesty, wishing that your majesty may enjoy it for a long series of years. I recommend to your majesty the persons who have served me ever since the 19th of March, fully relying upon the assurances which your majesty has given me on this head. May God, &c. &c. Your majesty's most humble son.
(Signed) FERDINAND.
Bayonne, May 6, 1808.
In consequence of this resignation of the crown in favor of my august father I revoke all the powers with which I had invested the board of government, previous to my departure from Madrid, for the dispatch of important and urgent business that might occur during my absence. The board shall obey the orders and commands of our beloved father and sovereign and shall enforce their execution throughout the kingdom. Before I conclude, I have to return thanks to the members of the board, to the constituted authorities and to the whole nation, for their services to me: and to charge them most heartily to unite with my beloved father, king Charles, and with the emperor Napoleon, whose power and friendship can more than any thing else, secure to Spain her most valuable blessing, namely, her independence and the integrity of her territory.
I charge you not to suffer yourselves to be seduced by the artifices of your internal enemies; to live together in perfect harmony, and to keep up a good understanding with our allies; and lastly, to avoid the effusion of blood, and the misfortunes which would otherwise result from the present circumstances, if you should allow yourselves to be led away by the spirit of delusion and disorder. Let it be so understood by the board, &c. &c.
(Signed) FERDINAND.
Bayonne, May 6, 1808.
To the infant Don Antonio."
"Sir and Brother—I had the honor of sending to your imperial and royal majesty a copy of the letter which I intended to deliver to my august father, in which I abdicate the crown of Spain in favor of his majesty, in compliance with the wish which he, this day, expressed to me in the presence of your imperial and royal majesty.
I entreat your imperial and royal majesty to take under your protection my person, and that of my brother the infant
Don Carlos, and to guarantee the persons and properties of my followers.
In this confidence I beg your imperial and royal majesty will accept of the assurances of the high consideration, &c. &c. (Signed) FERDINAND."
Bayonne, 5 May, 1808.
The whole having been published in the council, it has been resolved that it should be carried into execution, and communicated to the captains general, &c.
(Signed)
D. BARTOLOME MENOS.
Madrid, May 10, 18, 1808.
In consequence of the royal decree appointing the grand duke of Berg, lieutenant general of the kingdom, and his imperial and royal highness having confirmed the members of all the tribunals in their respective places, the council has issued under the same date, a royal decree enjoining the impartial and speedy administration of justice, and directing stamp paper to bear the words, Government of the Lieutenant General of the kingdom.
MADRID, May 10, 1808.
The Spanish Monarch must, when the affairs of the north are settled, make room for a member of the new dynasty. A lawful sovereign, a Bourbon, and master of one of the finest countries in Europe; how can he expect to be absolved, while such heavy charges can be preferred against him—Gid. Chron.
The king, the prince of Asturias, and their highnesses don Carlos and don Antonio, have renounced the crown, and there right to the same, as appears by the following documents:
"I have thought it proper to give my beloved subjects the last proof of my paternal love for them. Their happiness, the peace, prosperity, preservation and integrity of the dominions which Divine Providence has put under my government, have been, during my reign, the only objects of my incessant solicitude. Whatever dispositions and measures have been adopted ever since my accession to the throne of my ancestors tended to that just end; nor could they tend to any other. At present, under the extraordinary circumstances in which I have been placed and see myself, my conscience, my honor, and the fair name which I leave to posterity, imperiously require for me, that the last act of my sovereignty should exclusively be directed to the promotion of the same end, namely, to the peace, prosperity, security and integrity of the monarchy, the throne which I relinquish; and to the greatest happiness of my subjects of both hemispheres.
And accordingly, I have ceded, to my ally and dear friend, the emperor of the French, all my rights to Spain and the Indies, having stipulated that the crown of Spain and the Indies shall continue independent and entire, such as it has been under my dominion; and likewise, that our holy religion is to be not only the established religion, but the only one proposed throughout the territories of this monarchy. You are to understand it so, and to communicate the same to the other councils, to the tribunals of the kingdom, to the heads of the provinces, both military, civil, and ecclesiastical, and to all the justices of my kingdom, that the last act of my sovereignty may come to the knowledge of all throughout my Spanish and Indian dominions, and that you and they may concur in carrying into execution the dispositions of my dear friend, the emperor Napoleon, whose aim is the maintenance of peace, friendship, and a union between France and Spain, and the preventing of excesses and popular commotions, the effects of which are invariably found to be public calamities, the desolation of families, and the ruin of all.
Given at Bayonne, in the imperial palace of government, May 8, 1808.
I THE KING.
To the temporary governor of my council of Castile.
"Don Fernando, Prince of Asturias, and the infants D. Carlos, and D. Antonio, grateful for the love and constant fidelity which all the Spaniards have displayed towards them, and deeply concerned at seeing them, at present, a prey to confusion, and consequently threatened with the greatest calamities; and well knowing, that, with the greatest part of them, this originates in their ignorance both of the motives of the conduct of their highnesses up to this moment, and of the plans which have been devised for the happiness of the country, they conceive it to be their duty to give them the salutary information they stand in need of, not to impede their execution, and at the same time, the clearest proof of the love which they bear them.
They are, therefore, under the necessity of making known to them, that the circumstances under which the Prince, after the abdication of the king his father, assumed the reins of government, when many provinces of the kingdom and all the frontier towns were occupied by a great number of French troops, and upwards of 60,000 men of the same nation

were stationed in the capital and its environs—that these circumstances and several facts which could not be known to other persons, convinced their highnesses, that surrounded with dangers, they had only to choose the course which should be attended with the fewest evils; in consequence of which, they resolved upon setting out for Bayonne.
No sooner had the Prince reached that town, than the Prince (then king) unexpectedly found that the king, his father, had protested against his abdication, asserting it to have been forced from him; and as the Prince had bona fide , believed it to have been voluntary, when he accepted the crown, he was induced by his filial love to restore it as soon as he had ascertained that such a protest existed, and shortly after, his father resigned it, in his name and in that of his whole dynasty, in favor of the emperor of the French, the latter, consulting the good of the nation, might select the person and dynasty who are to wear it for the future.
In this state of things, their royal highnesses taking into consideration the situation in which they find themselves, and, likewise, the critical circumstances in which Spain is placed, and under which every attempt, on the part of her inhabitants, to support of their rights, will not only be useless but fatal, as it will be attended with no other consequences than great bloodshed, and the infallible loss of at least a great part of her provinces, and of the whole of her colonies beyond the seas—reflecting, on the other hand, that the respective concurrences of each of their highnesses in the cession of their rights to the throne, already made by their father, will prove a most effectual preventive of those calamities—observing also, that the emperor of the French binds himself, in this supposition, to preserve the independence and integrity of the Spanish monarchy, as well as of all her ultra marine settlements, without reserving to himself, or dismembering the least part of her territories; and further, to maintain the purity of the Catholic religion, private property, and the laws and usages of the country; which secures for a long period of time and in an infallible manner, the power and prosperity of the Spanish nation, their royal highnesses think that they give the most convincing proof of their generosity, of the love they bear the Spaniards and of the grateful sense which they entertain of their attachment by sacrificing, as far as in them lies, their personal interest to their advantages, and, for this purpose, adhering, as they have adhered by a separate convention, to the cession of their rights to the throne. In consequence whereof, they release the Spaniards from all their obligation in this respect, and exhort them to look to the common interests of the country, keeping quiet, and expecting their happiness from the wise dispositions and power of the Emperor Napoleon; by their ready submission to which, they will give their prince and the two instances, the strongest proof of their loyalty, as their highnesses give it to them of their paternal affection, by resigning all their claims, and disregarding their own interests to make them happy; which is the only object of their wishes.
THE PRINCE—CARLOS—ANTONIO. Bordeaux, 4th May, 1808.
From the Norfolk Ledger of Wednesday last.
REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
This intelligence which has reached us by a variety of uncertain and unofficial channels, is now confirmed. This morning an officer came up to town from his Britannic majesty's brig Emulous , commanded by lieutenant Stupar, in 17 days from Barbadoes, having dispatches from the British admiral at that island, for Mr. Erskine, the British minister near this government. Supplied, our readers will find some notes on the present state of Spain, which will enable them to form a tolerable idea of the state of that country, with some other interesting matters.
We lean from letters (which we have not room to insert) that this revolution has been produced by a variety of circumstances. The Spaniards were persuaded that Bonaparte intended to place a king of his own family on the throne of Spain. He has got into his possession at Bayonne the old king and his son Ferdinand the new king—Bonaparte then dethroned Ferdinand and restored his father, who immediately surrendered his crown to Bonaparte. This information having reached Spain, the provinces formed themselves into a kind of provisional government, which is termed the Junta to each province, that of Seville has taken the lead. Nothing can exceed the enthusiasm and unanimity of the Spaniards. The French were attacked in all parts of Spain, without the means of communicating with each other. At the head of the present government is Don Pedro , the uncle of Ferdinand, by whom he was left Regent, when that ill-advised prince set out for Bayonne. He was the first to resist Marat , who it was said is a prisoner at Madrid. Among the first objects of the provincial government of Spain, a good understanding with the British commanders was deemed essential—this was soon effected, and assurances of co-operation, when required, were instantly given. The French fleet consisting of 5 sail of the line and 2 frigates at Cadiz, were summoned to surrender to the new government, but refused; in consequence of which they were bombarded four hours, when they surrendered.
All hostilities between England and Spain had ceased, and commissioners for the conclusion of peace, and other objects, had sailed from Cadiz for London.
Many other particulars, of which we had taken notes are omitted that we might hasten to lay this important intelligence before our readers.
The state of affairs in Portugal will be found detailed in the following extract of a letter which has been obligingly communicated to us.
"Oporto is in possession of the people of Portugal, after making prisoners 4 000 French troops. The port is open to the British and Spaniards.
"General Junot and the French garrison at Lisbon are almost in a state of siege—all the French force now remaining in Portugal is 9 000 men, of which 6 000 are in the capital.
"The Spanish troops that had been sent to act in conjunction with the French garrison had been disarmed by general Junot, consisting of about 6 000 men, which was done by the treachery of their own commanders, and by being placed in a situation where resistance was impossible.
"An inspection of the Spanish troops had been ordered in the great square of Lisbon. The French army were silently got under arms, and posted with numerous field artillery in every avenue leading to the square, and in this situation they were ordered to lay down their arms—resistance was ineffectual, and the order was executed. Several of the officers made their escape either to Spain or to the British fleet off the Tagus. It is expected that general Junot will surrender to the fleet, consequent on the fall of the Russian squadron is certain."
Extract of a letter from Admiral Cochrane to his Britannic majesty's consul at this place.
"I have forwarded a copy of this intelligence to the captain general at Carracas, and have stopped all hostile proceedings against the Spanish provinces and colonies."
"The officer who came up to town informed us that the Acasto frigate went with the dispatches of admiral Cochrane, and took with her all the Spanish prisoners that were at Baradoes."
CADIZ, June 19.
Extract of information from Spain. NOTE 1. Every day circumstances took place to confirm the friendly disposition of the Spanish people as well the provision governments towards Great Britain. At Algeziras was about the 15th June, a valuable British merchant ship, taken by a French privateer, was sent with a prize crew into Algeziras, but no sooner did she arrive in that port, than the Frenchmen were drove out of her, the British sailors were released, the ship returned to them and sent to Gibraltar—indeed, every hostility between Great Britain and the Spanish nation had ceased, and was succeeded by the most friendly intercourse.
"The Spanish fleet of six sail of the line in Minorea, had made arrangement with lord Collingwood to remain there until they should receive orders from the Junta at Seville."
NOTE 2—On the advance of General Dupont with a detachment of the French army near Madrid towards Cadiz, to support the cause of Bonaparte there, suppositions arose amongst the people of Cadiz that the captain general of Andalusia, the marquis de Solano, and also governor of Cadiz was in the interest of Bonaparte, the correspondence between him and the duke of Berg was finally intercepted: the people of Cadiz surrounded his house, and having got the marquis into their hands, tore him to pieces, his house was levelled to the ground, and completely destroyed. In Cadiz a provisional Junta was immediately formed, dependent on the Junta of Seville, and Don Thomas Morla was entrusted with the government of Cadiz in the room of Solano.
At Barcelona Don Pedro Truxillo was at the same time destroyed by the people of Barcelona for aiding the French general in that place, and the people discovering that he was in correspondence with the duke of Berg.
NOTE 3—When the royal family of Spain went to Bayonne, they were escorted by a regiment of Carabineers, consisting of 800 men, that had done duty as the mya guards —On the fate of the royal family of Spain being made public, some disturbance was apprehended by Bonaparte amongst the Spanish nobility and soldiery. The commanding officer of the Spanish regiment of Carabineers was ordered to parade his men on the same evening for the purpose of their being disarmed. This order he evaded, under a promise of executing it the following morning; however, on assembling his men on their usual parade, all mounted, he informed them of the orders he had received, told them if they would follow him he would lead them into Spain; they at once agreed to the proposal, and following their commander took the road for their own country, and notwithstanding every attempt to overtake them, they made good their retreat.
NOTE 4.—Certain accounts had arrived at Cadiz of the death of the duke de L'infontada at Bayonne.—In some discussion with Bonaparte relative to the fate of the royal family of Spain, the prince it is said remonstrated in the severest manner against the conduct of Bonaparte; and at last either drew his sword, or on the attempting to draw it, was cut on the forehead by a guard in his presence. The French say that before he was destroyed, Bonaparte received a wound in his arm.
The intention of Bonaparte was to place his brother Joseph on the throne of Spain, and the duke of Berg on that of Naples; there was no doubt that Joseph Bonaparte had left Spain; and it was currently reported, that not officially confirmed on the 19th of June, that on his way to Madrid he, and all his attendants were destroyed by the armed peasantry of the country through which he attempted to pass.
NOTE 5.—The intelligence that reached London from the Baltic in the beginning of June informed, that the Spanish troops sent by Bonaparte to the North of Europe were at Lubeck and Altona, the greater part at Lubeck about 25 000 men; it was then intended by the British government, if these troops wished to return to Spain, to afford them means of transport. The British transports in the Baltic that were employed to carry the army to Sweden, would greatly facilitate this measure. At Cadiz it was understood that general Apolaco, and the commissioners sent to London by the Junta of Seville, had in charge to request the aid of the British government to the return of these troops to Spain.
NOTE 6.—By the latest intelligence that reached Cadiz on the 19th of June from Portugal, general Gomez was on his march with an army of 30 000 men to attack the French general Junot in Lisbon; this army
was composed partly of Spaniards and part of Portuguese. The Portuguese required the assistance of the British forces under general Spencer, then at Ayamonte, and the fleet off the Tagus. It was understood that on the surrender of general Dupont with the French army at Cordova, that general Spencer would move towards Lisbon for that purpose. The troops remained on the 19th of June on board the transports.
NOTE 7.—To secure Cadiz for the interest of Bonaparte, General Dupont was detached from Madrid with 12 000 men; but he had only reached Cordova, when he found that the French fleet in Cadiz harbour, consisting of five ships of the line and two frigates had surrendered, and the officers and crews made prisoners of war, to the Spanish Junta at Cadiz; to return to Madrid was impossible, the armed peasantry had already seized the passes in the mountains through which the road went, and a large force lay between him and Cadiz—In fact the French army found themselves in a state of siege.—On the 18th of June a courier arrived at Cadiz to inform the Junta, that General Cordova who commanded the Spanish army near Cordova had been joined by 9 000 troops of the line from Algeziras, which had made his force amount to 20 000 troops of the line, independent of the volunteers and peasantry armed with pikes. The French army by deaths and desertion was reduced to 9 700 men.—On the 19th of June a courier arrived early in the morning informing that the two armies were engaged; and in the afternoon of the same day a second courier arrived to inform the Junta of Cadiz that General Dupont and his whole force had surrendered prisoners of war to General Cordova.
It was understood that the victorious army would immediately march towards Madrid to act in conjunction with the armies marching from Biscay and other parts of Spain to besiege the French in Madrid.
To the honour of the Spanish nation it has been found, that since the declaration of hostilities against France, by the Provisional Government, in no instance has a Spaniard been induced to carry any letters from the French officers to the other ports; by this means every communication between the commanders of the French arms has been cut off.
From the NORFOLK HERALD, of July 28.
Yesterday morning arrived here an officer from his B. M. brig Emulous , Lieut. Stupar, which anchored on Tuesday evening off Old Point Light House, in 17 days from Barbadoes, with dispatches from Admiral Cochrane to Col. Hamilton and Mr. Erskine, the British minister. To the politeness and attention of Col. H. we are indebted for copies of the following very important letters.
SPAIN IN AN UPROAR!
Extract of a letter from Lord Collingwood, to Admiral COCHRANE, Dued off Cadiz, June 16, 1808.
"The Flying Fish having joined me on her way to Barbadoes, I avail myself of the opportunity to put you in possession of such events, as have occurred in Spain, and come to my knowledge."
"You will doubtless have been already informed of the resignation of the Crown of Spain by Charles 4th, to his son; of the dismissal of the Prince of Peace, and the seizure of his estates; of the accession of Ferdinand 7th; that Bonaparte had inveigled both those Princes, and the rest of the Royal family to meet him at Bayonne; that he made them all prisoners; having obliged Ferdinand to return the crown to his father, and induced the old King to lay it at his feet, to be disposed of as he might direct."
"Soon after Ferdinand's quitting Madrid to proceed to Bayonne, the Grand Duke of Berg assumed to himself the temporary command of the government of the country, by the title of Lieut. General of the kingdom. This usurpation, the Spanish nation has resisted almost to a man. The spirit to oppose French tyranny, the adherence of the acts which have been practiced against the Royal family and the state, and the unanimity and enthusiasm manifested, to restore the nation to its independence, was perhaps never surpassed in any country or in any cause; even in the parts where the French are in force, (as at Madrid, and Barcelona) this spirit is said to exist in its full extent, though the avowal of it is punished."
"At Cadiz on the 8th and 9th inst. the French squadron of five sail of the line and a frigate, which at the beginning of this revolution, had moved up near the Carracas, were bombarded, and after the suspension of the attack for four days, on the morning of the 14th, they struck their colors, and were taken possession of by the Spaniards."
"As a provincial government each province has established, a Junta of several persons, of the greatest influence; to which the people are obedient, and the most zealous in its cause: This, of Andalusia, is the one with which the English have had most communication. Its army is commanded by Gen. Cortanos, and for its state, &c. I beg to refer you to the enclosed copy of a letter from Capt. Bradford, an officer of the English forces, who has been with it some time. The mass of the Province of Valencia, and of Asturias, is equally numerous; and that of the former aided by some regulars, is said to be on the way to Madrid to drive the French out of it. In short, Sir, the whole population of the country is in arms, and whenever the French meet a Spaniard, they find an inveterate enemy."
"To the English nation the Spaniards look, as that on which they depend for support and security against the common enemy; and some districts have declared themselves at peace with Great Britain, without waiting for the usual forms; but as commissioners deputed from the Supreme Council at Seville, have to day gone to England in the Revenge, to treat with his Majesty's government, I make no doubt he wish of the Spanish nation will soon be gratified by a regular convention."
"The French are making considerable exertions to get a large army into Spain; but the spirit of the nation is so fully rous-
ed, that, if her councils are judicious, and her leaders act with ability and firmness, here is ample means to resist them, and all may end well."
"His Majesty's government has directed in this crisis that every assistance shall be afforded. I have supplied them with powder from the ships; and about 5000 men under Major General Spencer is on their coast ready to act as circumstances may make necessary, and a further force by this time is on its way from Eng and."
"The Portuguese, although disarmed, are said to be rising in all parts of the country to expel the French, which they have done at Oporto; and as the enemy's troops there are very few and very much divided, there is every reason to suppose they will be successful. Their principal force is at Lisbon which consists of about 5000 men; and a large body of people (30,000) partly natives and part Spaniards under the command of the Portuguese Gen. Gneitz trere, were, by the last accounts I received, on the march to attack it; if Lisbon falls, the Russian squadron under Admiral Senavin, which is in the Tagus, will probably share the same fate; indeed, there is no indication on their part of much zeal towards their new allies."
"I have thought it necessary to give you this information of the state of affairs in Spain, as his Majesty's government have directed that every aid may be given to them, for maintaining their independence as a nation, and resisting the ambitious projects of France."
"All decrees and every act of the several juntas, or supreme councils throughout Spain, are in the name of Ferdinand 7th who is a prisoner to Bonaparte, as well as his two Brothers, and the country at present is governed by those juntas' in the several provinces."
"The importance of preserving the colonies from falling into the influence of France you must be well aware of; and that the French have already taken measures for seducing them so that every means should be used to inform them of the true state of affairs here and of the brave resistance made by their country. For this purpose I am authorised by his Majesty's government, to give passports to ships or vessels which are employed either in conveying their dispatches and orders to the colonies, or the persons they may think it necessary to send out to conduct their affairs in this very critical juncture. I have given some passports for this purpose. Two frigates and several feluccas intended for the provinces in America will be ready to proceed to different parts of America, and I request you will please to apprise the officers under your command of those Spanish ships & vessels, which they may probably meet and direct them to give every aid to them in the service which they are employed."
"Those vessels will have merchandise in them, the adventures in general of the crew; and some of them will also have quicksilver which is much wanted at Vera Cruz. The passports I give you are intended to include those articles—indeed, at this moment, there should be no litigation—every encouragement ought to be given to the Spaniards, and their vessels carrying dispatches be considered as friends."
"P.S. The information contained in this letter you will be pleased to communicate to the governors of the several islands within the limits of your command."
Extract of a letter to Rear Admiral PUVIS, dated Utrera June 12, 1808.
"On receiving direction to proceed to the Junta, at Seville, I was particularly commanded by Majr General Spencer to communicate to you direct, the information I thought of any consequence; and with the particular points in view, specified in the orders I received, I lose no time in communicating what his Serene Highness the President of Andalusia, &c. has given me as the just account of their affairs, I beg leave to observe the utmost frankness appear to guide them, and the most decisive firmness strengthened the relation they made."
"They described their regular force joined by the camp at St. Rogue at 12,000, of which 6000 occupy the position of Cormona, with 15 pieces of from 6 to 8 pounders; their cavalry, and the remaining force, is at Seville, Utrera, and the small houses in the neighborhood; the entire force, they think, may be increased by small bodies, who arrive daily; and three regiments of peasants, to whose instructions they have commanded every attention should be given."
"By intercepted letters from General Dupont, commanding the French at Cordova, they learnt his orders to M. Dubris, to proceed from Tavira to Seville direct; others bid him not obey this order, but join him by the shortest road at Cordova; complain they have no answers; and in the last brought yesterday, bid him be expedited, as he is desirous, when reinforced, to drive the rebels from Seville. On the obtaining the first, the council dispatched general Johnston with 3000 regulars and gave directions to the government at Ayamonte, to put the armed peasantry in motion. From the impossibility of the deep y intersected ground from this to Seville and Cordova, they do not apprehend the French can proceed and certainly must abandon the ten pieces of cannon if they are not all destroyed; and if he is not, they impu- te it to his having moved by the left and the river, to join general Dupont at Cordova."
"The irregular force they have given arms, is by the number of rations given, from 70 to 75,000 to 75,000, and would increase to any numbers they would wish. This zeal to join the army is repressed by the Order in council just enforced."
"I am just returned from the advanced guard at Cormona, where the utmost confidence exists; and in an admirable position, they are prepared to check the advance of the French, who as yet have made no indication of moving from Cordova, in front of which city they are employed in strengthening an excellent position by works."
"General Johnston's corps is returned and has marched to the main body of the Spanish regulars at Utrera which is the head quarters of the Captain General Castana."
"When at Cormona, I saw 300 Swiss,
who had just arrived from Camp, where they were posted on their march from Madrid; others attempted to follow, but it is supposed they were obliged to disperse."
"To describe the sentiments of the people, I need only observe, the lowest class cannot be bribed to convey any intelligence as appears by the numerous letters they deliver to the Magistrates, when the impossibility of knowing they are traitors would ensure them every means of passing and repassing undiscivered."
"Some evil-minded men have been arrested; but their names and number are so inconsiderable, that it has not been thought of sufficient moment to punish them."
"The accounts from Portugal are as favorable as can be desired. Mr. Caraffa, commanding the Spanish forces at Lisbon, and the Marquis de Montega, who commands at Oporto, have assured the Junta of their concurrence in the measures adopted; their intention of countenancing the desertions of the men, and the successes of this design. Mr. Caraffa's letter adds, the Russian squadron would not oppose any attempt of the English to land a force in that part."
"The Presidios of Africa are secured by the arrest of the French Emissaries sent there to liberate the slaves, so much that they are withdrawing much of their force from them, to increase their defence before Seville."
"The Junta has dispatched intelligence to the colonies, of the change in affairs; but some intercepted letters discover the design in the French, who assured the country was at their feet, sent out orders to remove some of the higher officers, and naming those in their interest. From Bordeaux, the Junta fear the intelligence may get to the settlements; but no from Spain, as they have gotten even to quintuple copies of the orders, and I am desired to express the satisfaction they should feel at a few English light vessels were dispatched to intercept these orders, known to have sailed for the Havannah, Cuba and Vera Cruz."
"General Morla's late suspension of attack on the fleet at Cadiz, has been answered by the most positive orders to take them. The officers and privates are to have their private property restored to them inviolate, and the liberty to return to France, if the English approve of the terms; but the unconditional surrender of the fleet is determined on here."
"From a collective body, all much occupied, I could not expect much information, and compelled to trust to my memory for names, some confusion may at first occur; but a little at leisure I shall get over these difficulties, selecting the individuals most proper for my views."
Signed. R. J. BRADFORD, D. Ad Gen.
"P.S. The intelligence of this day has diffused the most desirable activity into the Junta. A deputy has arrived, acknowledging the supremacy of the Junta—the Junta of La Mancha detail by him the numerous Peasantry in arms, the attack of the French force at Andrian, with the entire destruction of them."
"The deserters from the French would be numerous, but the peasants kill every straggler—the Junta here have issued orders on this head."
"A spy has been taken, but his examination is not finished."
"A colonel from the French has arrived with a flag of truce—the obvious motive is to reconnoitre—the Junta have resolved to detain him."
"The arrival of the English at Agamonte has had the best effect on the minds of the people—a fear is fled—the organization goes on with vigor—the machine is gaining stability, and with it that energy which will remove the embarrassment roused by the timid, though well inclined."
"Some suspected people have been arrested, and vigor will enforce the obedience they before received from the novelty of the events."
The officer who brought up the above dispatches says, that London accounts to the 4th of June had been received at Barbadoes, stating, that the Russians in three or four engagements had been defeated by the Swedes, with considerable loss, having upwards of 5000 killed in the last engagement—That an attempt was made to assassinate Bonaparte at Bayonne, but that he escaped, having received only a slight contusion of a sabre"—What a pity the assassin had not a little more nerve, and rid the world of a troublesome a guest."
Admiral Cochrane writes to Col. Hamilton, "I have forwarded a copy of this intelligence to the cap: General of the Carracas, and have stopped all hostile proceedings of the squadron under my command, against that and the other Spanish provinces; and I am in great hopes they will be preserved from the clutches of the French."
PHILADELPHIA, July 26.
The Gazette of the United States, acting no doubt upon the information given by the British consul, has stated that the intelligence published by that paper and others, as facts, is a falsehood. The tory newspapers said that Mr. Pinkney, our minister at London, had made overtures to Mr. secretary Canning; nay, they insisted, and among others, Lang of New York alleged, that the differences between the United States and England, were in a fair way of amicable adjustment. Very lately they told us, that Mr. Rose was returning to close the breach, and make up all disputes; but what are we now told, that there is no foundation for either report, and what is better, they complain that Mr. Pinkney has made no overtures!
Would not any man who did not know the facts, suppose, that the United States had been guilty of some breach of national faith—some heavy aggression—some barbarous outrage—some insult to the flag, or murder of the subjects of England; and that Mr. Pinkney was placed in London, to offer some apology, or to palliate and extenuate this horrid crime; yet here we see the Gazette of the United States, first giving the lie to former tory allegations, and now reprobat- ing the government of the United States, because our ambassador did not make overtures to a nation that has not only refused redress of wrongs and outrages, but counte-

Mount Comfort, FOR SALE. SITUATED on Nappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office. Montague's Tavern there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered. The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable, Ice-House, &c. on the Hill. And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Nappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble. It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to
Carter Wood, Mount Comfort, June 1. 1808
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old-City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
Joseph Marx & Co. Have on hand an assortment GERMAN OZNAUBURGS, TICKLENBURGS, BOWLANS, and TOWELLING, by the bale, box or piece. COGNAC BRANDY and MOLASSES. SACK SALT, coarse and fine. Which they will sell for cash, tobacco, or approved paper. Richmond, April 23, 1808.
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808.
To Aaron Burr, Esq. SIR, TAKE NOTICE that I shall apply on the fifth day of the August term of Henrico county court, which commences on the first Monday in August next, to award commissions to take depositions in Kentucky to be read in evidence in three suits depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your obedient servant, Robert Miller. July 5, 1808.
To Aaron Burr, Esq. SIR, TAKE NOTICE that I shall apply on the 5th day of the August term of Henrico county court, which commences on the first Monday in August next, to award commissions to take depositions in Kentucky to be read in evidence in a suit depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your obedient servant, Henry Schroeder. July 5, 1808.
Gallego, Richard & Co. HAVING NO LONGER ANY CONCERN IN THE  Columbian Mills, COMMONLY CALLED  ROSS'S MILLS, Inform their friends and the public in general, that any WHEAT sent to them by water, from the upper country, will be received at THEIR MILLS ON THE CANAL; and any wheat sent them by LAND, will be received at a convenient lumber-house contiguous to their counting room. Richmond, July 11, 1808.
TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next,  The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store For particulars apply to WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808
Peter Guerrant, AGAINST  John Fowler and Jordan Harris, Defendants. BY virtue of a commission issued from the superior court of chancery for the Richmond district, in the above suit, I shall on the eighth day of next month, (August,) at John Anderson's tavern in New Canton, in the county of Buckingham, between the hours of 5 in the morning and 7 in the evening of that day, take the depositions of William Guerrant, Robt. Moseley and others, to be read as evidence in the suit in chancery, now depending in the said superior court of chancery, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendants. Peter Guerrant. To Messrs. JOHN FOWLER, residing in Kentucky, and JORDAN HARRIS. July 4th, 1808.
In Council, July 16, 1808.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly intituled an act, to amend an act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, It is advised that the following persons be appointed and commissioned in the respective counties, and corporations of Richmond, Williamsburg and Borough or Norfolk, for the purpose of executing the said law, viz. Accomack, Thomas M. Bayley, George Layfield and Parker Barnes. Albemarle, Nicholas Lewis, George Divers and Rice Garland. Amelia, Edmund Harrison, John Lane and Daniel Hardaway. Amherst, Samuel Meredith, Wm. S. Crawford and John Camm. Augusta, Chapman Johnson, Chesley Kinney and James Cochran. Bath, Samuel Vance, John Wilson and John Berry. Bedford, Jabez Leftwich, Charles Clay and Daniel Pegram. Berkeley, Joel Ward, Erasmus Grant and William Sommerville. Botetourt, Martin M. Ferran, Charles Beale and Elijah McLellan. Brooke, John G. Young, John M'Comick and James Blair. Brunswick, Thomas Macklin, Philip Claiborne and Aaron Brown. Buckingham, Archibald Austin, Bolling Branch and Anthony Dibrell. Campbell, John Dabney, William J. Lewis and Thomas S. M'Clelland. Cumberland, William Daniel, John Hatcher and Charles Woodson. Caroline, Richard Hawes, George Buckner and William Anderson. Charles City, John Bradley, James Walker and John Christian. Charlotte, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price and William L. Morton. Chesterfield, Thomas Goode, Isaac Salle and Thomas Watkins. Culpeper, Moses Green, John Roberts and Aylett Hawes. Dinwiddie, Williamson Coleman, Archibald Thweatt and John Wilder. Elizabeth City, George Wray, Augustine Moore and Thomas Jones, jr. Essex, Tunstall Banks, James Webb and Threshley Remolds. Fauquier, Augustine Jennings, Thomas, Hunter and Richard H. Foote. Fairfax, Thompson Mason, George Summers and George Graham. Frederick, James Singleton, Henry St. George Tucker and William Custis. Franklin, Henry Callaway, Moses Greer and Benjamin Cooke. Fluvanna, John Quarles, William Pasteur and Matthew P. Haden. Giles, George Pearis, Andrew Johnson and Thomas Shannon. Gloucester, Thomas Baytop, Richard Jones and William P. Byrd. Goochland, Nicholas M. Vaughan, James Carter and Archelaus Perkins. Grayson, Martin Dickinson, John Fielder and Enoch Osborne. Greenbrier, Jas. Anderson, Oliver Towles and Ballard Smith. Greeneville, Lewis Dupree, Joseph Wilkins and Francis Hill. Halifax, John B. Scott, Berryman Green and George Carrington. Hampshire, John Higgins, William Donaldson and Francis Murphy. Hanover, Nathaniel Pope, William Pollard and Thomas White. Hardy, John L. Senou, George Stump and Henry Judea. Harrison, Johnathan Ratcliff, George Arnold and William Bartlett, sen. Henrico, Major William Price, William Young (Brooke) and George Savage. Henry, Joseph Martin, George Waller, jr. and Patrick H. Fontaine. Isle of Wight, J. B. Barber (Everett's Bridge) Emanuel Wills and Andrew Woolley. James City, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot and Robert Greenhow. Jefferson, Ferdinand Fairfax, Jacob H. Manning and George Hite. Kanawha, John Reynolds, Morris Hudson and Charles Venable. King & Queen, Anderson Scott, John Hoskins and William Fleet. King George, William Hone, Theodosius Hansford and Lawrence Berry. King William, Walter Hawes, Hardin Littlepage and John Lord. Lancaster, Martin Shearman, William Gibson and William Kirk. Lee, Peter Fulkeron, Joshua Ewing and Hiram Craig. Loudoun, John Littlejohn, Armistead Long and Fleet Smith. Louisa, William O. Callis, John Poindexter and Henry Pendleton. Lunenburg, Waddy Street, Joseph Yarborough and Robert Chapell. Madison, Abraham Maury, William Mallory and Benjamin Cave. Mason, William Owens, William Sterritt and John M'Culloch. Mathews, Hundley Gayle, Tho's Brooke and Levin Gayle. Mecklenburg, Abraham Keene, Thomas A. Jones and Grief Green. Middlesex, Thomas Muse, Thomas Healy, jr. and Richard M. Segar. Monongalia, William John, Benjamin Reeder, and William G. Payne. Monroe, John Byrnside, William Graham and Benjamin Hall. Montgomery, Daniel Trigg, Charles Taylor and James P. Preston. Nansemond, Lemuel Riddick, Fisher Dashiell and Richard Yarborough. Nelson, Landon Cabell, Shelton Crosthwait and Nelson Anderson. New Kent, William Chamberlayne, John Saunders and Edmund Parke. Northumberland, Thomas D. Downing, Hiram L. Opié and John H. Fallin. Norfolk county, James S. Matthews, Daniel Bedinger and Bernard Maginian. Northampton, Caleb Fisher, Hezekiah Pitts and Caleb B. Upshur. Nottoway, Francis Fitzgerald, Edward Bland and Peter Randolph, jr. Ohio, Thomas Evans (merchant, Wheeling) Joseph Tomlinson and John Morgan. Orange, Robert T. Moore, James Barbour and Belfield Cave. Patrick, Samuel Staples, Gabriel Penn and William Carter. Pendleton, Robert Davis, John Slavin and William M'Coy. Pittsylvania, Isaac Coles, William Tunstall and Joseph Carter.
Portobacco, Samuel Pleasants, James Poindexter and Frederick Woodson. Prince Edward, Peter Johnston, John Purcell and Thomas Green. Princess Anne, Lemuel Cornick, John Read and Tully Robinson. Prince William, John Bronaugh, James Kempe and Stephen French. Prince George, Thomas H. Cocke, George Ruffin and Miles Selden, jr. Randolph, Robert Maxwell, Nicholas Gibson and John Currence. Richmond county, Peter Rust, Ezekiel Levy and Vincent Brantley. Rockbridge, James Caruthers, John Leyburn and Andrew Read. Rockingham, George Houston, Benjamin Harrison and Daniel Smith. Russell, James M'Farlane, Nathan Ellington and Harry Smith. Southampton, James Gee, Henry Trizvant and Griffin Stith. Spottsylvania, David C. Kerr, Hugh Mercer and Robert S. Chew. Stafford, Col. John Cooke, Hancooke Eustace and Travis Daniel. Surry, Nicholas Faulcon, James B. Edwards and Charles H. Graves. Sussex, Benjamin Wyche, William Massey and John Jarrett. Shenandoah, Philip Williams, Jacob Rinker and William H. Dulany. Tazewell, James Thompson, Samuel Bard and George Peery. Warwick, William Digges, Thomas Pescud and Matthew Willis. Washington, Francis Preston, Robert Preston and Henry St. John Dixon. Westmoreland, Alexander Parker, Samuel Templeman and Richard E. Parker. Wood, John Stockley, James G. Laidley and Thomas Tayener. Wythe, John Montgomery, John Stonger and Joseph Kent. York, William Howard, Samuel Shields and Peyton Southall. Richmond City, Alexander Quarrier, Benjamin Tate and John H. Foushee. Norfolk Borough, Richard E. Lee, Robert Brough and William Lindsay. Williamsburg, James Dempsey, Robert Anderson and Littleton Tazewell.
In Council, July 8, 1808.
THE Governor laid before the board a letter from John Claiborne Esq. resigning his seat in the Congress of the United States as a representative of the district composed of the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg and Mecklenburg. Whereupon, it is advised, that writs of election be issued to the several Sheriffs of the counties aforesaid directing them to hold elections in their several counties, to supply the vacancy aforesaid, on their several court days in September.
MYER MARKS, Respectfully informs the Parents & Guardians of Children, that he has  OPENED  A DAY SCHOOL, In the cross-street leading to Court's Ferry, a few doors below Joshua West's coach shop, where he will teach READING, WRITING and ARITHMETIC. He assures those who think proper to favor him with their children, that the strictest attention will be paid both to their morals and education. His School room is in a pleasant and healthy situation. The terms are such, that he believes will meet with the approbation of all. 17 th English Grammar will be taught. Richmond, July 8, 1808.
RICHMOND Turnpike Company. AT a meeting of the directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Thursday evening the 7th of July, 1808. Resolved, That all shares of delinquent stockholders in this company, be sold at the Swan Tavern in this city, on Monday the 15th day of next month, at 5 o'clock, P. M. without reserve, and that the same be published in all the newspapers of this city. Resolved, That a call of 5 dollars on each share of the stockholders in the company be made, to be paid to the treasurer on or before the 15th of next month. Teste, N. Sheppard, Clk. Richmond, July 10, 1808.
Five Negro Slaves, viz. Beck, Maria, Milley, Sam and Aggy, conveyed to the subscribers as trustees, by Col. Wm. Cannon, to secure a sum of money due by him, to Daniel Bagby and Robert Hill's representatives and others, as is in said deed expressed. As the subscribers are only trustees, they will convey only such title as they have by virtue of such deed. William Guerrant. Thomas Pittman. New Canton, June 25 1808.
25 Dollars Reward WILL be given for apprehending and delivering to the subscriber, or committing to jail, so that I get her, a runaway negro woman, named
Ann or Annaca, Who eloped on Sunday morning last—She is a remarkable likely young mulatto woman, about 19 years of age, rather above the middle stature, more of a bright mulatto than otherwise, is uncommonly straight and well made; she has a full face, and when she speaks, seems inclined to lisp, though hardly obvious, and as if her tongue was too large for her mouth. She has a variety of clothes, and therefore it is unnecessary to attempt a description of them. It is uncertain where she will take herself, whether to Richmond or elsewhere. She has lived in Richmond in my tavern for several years, and has extensive acquaintance, having always been in a tavern. Parke Goodall. Hanover, 23d July, 1808.
Wirt's Speeches. A few copies of the above work for sale at the Argus Book-Store.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker, late of the county of Louisa, and who were committed to the jail of the district court held at Charlottesville, charged with highway robbery, have escaped from the said jail on the night of the 19th instant; and whereas it is also represented to the executive that Reuben Marshall, late of the county of Albemarle, who was committed to the jail of said county, charged with maiming and putting out the eyes of Francis Taliaferro, has also, on the night aforesaid, escaped from the jail of the said county of Albemarle: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars each for apprehending and conveying to the jail of the district court aforesaid, the said Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker. And I do also hereby offer a reward of one hundred and fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the aforesaid jail of the county of Albemarle, the said Reuben Marshall. And to the end that the law may be duly executed, and justice administered by the punishment of such crimes as the cuprits aforesaid are charged with, I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jails respectively as aforesaid the said Henry Thacker, David Thacker and Elisha Thacker, and Reuben Marshall. Given under my hand with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 25th day of June, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive from an order made at the October term, 1807 of the district court at Winchester, duly certified by the clerk of said court, that Jacob Ockerman, who was examined for murder in the county court of Shenandoah, and adjudged by that court to be tried in the district court, and entered into recognizance to appear in the said district court, on the first day of the term, and against whom the grand jury found a bill for murder, failed to appear, and is now at large; I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and conduct the said Jacob Ockerman before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Frederick, in which county the jail of the said district court of Winchester is situated, that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of his commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the aforesaid county of Frederick, the said Jacob Ockerman, to be dealt with according to law. Given under my hand with the seal of the (L.S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of July, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of CHARLES F. BATES, dec. are requested to make them known, that provision may be made to meet them. Those indebted are earnestly solicited to make speedy payment, as it will be extremely unpleasant to be compelled to resort to coercive measures. Col. ELIAH J. MILLER is authorised to transact and settle all business relative thereto. Mary H. Bates, adm'x. Goochland, July 18th 1808.
Three Acres of Land, Adjoining the Fairfield race ground, in the county of Henrico, with all the improvements thereon consisting of a framed dwelling house, garden, fence, &c. being the same piece of land whereon said Liggon now lives. Also his household and kitchen FURNITURE, and the whole of his  Carpenters' Tools, Or so much as will satisfy the trust mentioned.—The sale will take place between the hours of 10 and 2 o'clock. James Jenks, Trustee: Rocketts, 25th July. 1808.
Military Lands IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds—For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to
Buckingham County, June Court, 1808. George Anderson (who sues for the benefit of George Carson) Plff. In AGAINST Theodrick Scruggs and William Cery Palmer, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Scruggs is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here at September court next and 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 be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, R. Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary Store, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices for each only at retail, and at 90 days credit, at wholesale, for approved endorers or negotiable notes.     CUT NAILS.   Wholesale prices Retail prices.     3d 13 cents. 14 cents per lb   4 12 1-2 13 1-2   6 11 1-2 12 1-2   8 10 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 10 11   20 10 11   Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2   CUT BRADS   8d 10 cents. 11 cents per lb   10 9 1-2 10 1-2   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.   SPRIGS.   3d 39 cts. h. lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-3 67   6 17 84   WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS.   6d 13 14 per lb.   8 12 1-3 13 4-3   10 12 13   12 11 1-2 12 1-2   20 11 12   30 11 12    Spikes of all sizes same price as 30d. nails, Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes.
   Fair tops, back straps, $ 9   Ditto 8   Sawarrows, 7   Half Boots, 5   Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 3/4 12 3/4   Do. second & third qualities, 7 3/4 9 3/4   Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 7 3/4   Girls do. 4 3/4 4 3/4   Boys do. 3 3/4 4 3/4   Childrens' shoe-trees, 3 3/4 4 3/4   Fire Buckets $ 4 1/2 $ 5 per pair   Bridles, Surcingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines.    Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern.
D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herrings Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag. FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 2d June, 1808.
A valuable tract of Land, Formerly the property of William A. Atkinson, dec. well improved, containing by estimation 290 acres, lying on the stage road, two miles above the courthouse—it is in a healthy situation, and a respectable neighborhood. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser will first view it. Bond and approved security will be required of the purchaser. The Commissioners. July 3. 1808.
Nicholas Hallam, FEW DOORS ABOVE THE SWAN TAVERN HAS FOR SALE, on equal good terms as sold in Richmond, 360 wax and fair Calf Skins, } Philadelphia manufacture. } First quality Cossack boot legs } do. do. Long, three quarter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. } Calf and Cordovan roundings } and binding skins } Bridle leather, &c. &c. } Boots and Shoes. } Nails of all kinds. } Family Bacon, Butter, Cheese, } Lemons and Apples. } A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. April 12.
Virginia, to wit:
At a court of Appeals held at the capitol in Richmond, the third day of June, 1808.  GENERAL RULE. —After the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, shall be called in the order in which they stand upon the docket: and such as may be ready for hearing pursuant to the former rules of this court, shall, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand upon the docket, until the whole shall be gone through—and the causes which shall be passed over, shall, unless for some very special reason appearing to the court, be put at the end of the docket of each term. Ordered, That the above rule be published in at least three of the newspapers printed in Richmond, once a week, until the first day of October next. A Copy—Teste, J. Brown, C. C.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of DANIEL TURNER, deceased, are hereby requested to make them known to the county court of Caroline, on or before the second Monday in October next, as the court will, on that day, proceed to make an order for the distribution of said estate, and this advertisement will be plead in bar to the recovery of any claims that may be thereafter exhibited. Philip Samuel, D. S. for John T. Woodford, S. C. C. and committee administrator. July 25. wt 10 O.
Dampfleis, CARDS, HAND BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.

nanced and promoted the authors of the ag-
Our government is now placed in that po-
The Gazette of Bruns gives it as a re-
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ON THE SUBJECT OF PUBLIC ROADS & CANALS
(Continued.) The annual appropriation of two millions of dollars drawn from the general revenues of the union...
It is evident that the United States cannot under the constitution open any road or canal...
The monies may be applied in two different manners: the United States may, with the assent of the states...
At present the only work undertaken by the United States, at their sole expense...
As an important basis of the general system, an immediate authority might also be given to take the surveys...
In the selection of the objects submitted in obedience to the order of the senate...
All which is respectfully submitted. ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 4th April, 1808.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1808.
SPAIN.
The fate of this proud and potent kingdom, once the terror and envy of all Europe...
It is surely inconsistent with the policy of Bonaparte, to weaken his power...
The edict which the present king of Spain issued some years ago...
The destruction of Spain may be the result, but no Napoleon throne will ever receive the homage of the Spaniard.
Why, we repeat, should Bonaparte wade through so much blood and carnage...
The Mausoleum of the princes in the Escurial is so called.
The number of these unfortunate people was said to be about 70,000.
Our information induced us to announce in our last paper that Mr Peter Johnston had declared himself a candidate...
The enemies of the embargo, or rather the Anglo-Federal opponents to the administration...
Those men whose conduct has given rise to these demoniac speculations should be pointed out...
It is a veil of mystery hanging around the conduct of Bonaparte...
The return which was presented to the assembly of Jamaica...
Mr. Cobbett, who has taken a very correct and expansive view of this subject...
The following is an answer from General Washington to an address of the city of Richmond...
Alfonso X, king of Spain, used to say, that if God had advised with him at the creation of the world...
the day are continually traducing the administration of Mr. Jefferson...
Fix'd in astonishment we gaze on thee Like one just blasted by a stroke of Heaven.
ANSWER.
To the INHABITANTS OF RICHMOND and its Vicinity.
Among the numerous expressions of the public sense, in favor of the measures which have been adopted...
The manner, in which it is conveyed, lays claim to my affectionate acknowledgments.
In recollecting the anticipations which were entertained of a pacific policy...
And though the best and sincerest endeavors to this end, may sometimes prove ineffectual...
In consequence of the voluminous and interesting Spanish accounts which we publish in this day's paper...
By last Evening's Mail.
City of New York, July 25. A passenger who arrived at this port on Friday last...
History of Virginia.
BY SKELTON JONES. SKELTON JONES having entered into a contract with the administrator of the late JOHN D. BURKE...
But, when he reflects upon the importance of the work, which he has undertaken to compose...
The following is an answer from General Washington to an address of the city of Richmond...
Alfonso X, king of Spain, used to say, that if God had advised with him at the creation of the world...
birth in a land of freedom and independence, cannot, it would seem, but be interesting to the whole community.
No essential alteration will be made in the conditions upon which this work was originally commenced.
This work will notice the growth and settlement of the other states...
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1808...
A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made...
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 22nd inst. a Negro Man by the name of HARRY...
To be Rented or Leased, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, My Plantation and Grist Mill,
In Henrico county, about four miles from the city of Richmond, lying on Chickahominy swamp.
Ten Dollars Reward,
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber on the 22nd inst. a light bay Horse...
THE 50 NO. OF COL. TOUSARD'S AMERICAN Artillerists' Companion,
Is ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies for sale.
A New Novel,
JUST RECEIVED AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK STORE. CORINNA, OR ITALY;