Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-01-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS. Potter
[XVITH YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1014.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1809.
[12 1/2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
  (CORRECTED WEEKLY.)    Tobacco, $ 3 75 CASH  Wheat, new, 0 75 do.  Flour, superfine, new, 4 25 do.  Flour, fine, 3 75 do.  Corn, 2 00 do.  Hemp, clean, (per ton) 230 00 do.  Iron, 110 00 do.  Bacon, 11 do.  Whiskey, 42 do.  
30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS. NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY, For opening and improving certain great Roads in the Black River. Positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next: 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars. Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this lottery, is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY-FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE, And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE, NEW-YORK,
Where was held in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars, No. 20231 10,000 Dollars, No. 25403 5,000 Dollars, No. 20799 Also, No. 20310, a prize of 2,000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500 dollars, &c. &c. And in former New-York Lotteries were sold at the above Offices, 17199 25,000 Dollars 11736 2,000 Dollars 29339 20,000 Dollars 28573 2,000 Dollars 3639 10,000 Dollars 13904 2,000 Dollars 26135 5,000 Dollars 16617 2,000 Dollars 30356 5,000 Dollars 25396 2,000 Dollars 15298 3,000 Dollars 20835 2,000 Dollars
And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following viz.
6974 30,000 Dollars 1783 1,500 Dollars 15584 15,000 Dollars 1525 1,500 Dollars 7001 10,000 Dollars 7445 1,500 Dollars 6977 5,000 Dollars 14425 1,500 Dollars 19594 1,500 Dollars.
Distant adventurers, by enclosing Bank Notes, or letters, post paid, directed to WAITE'S Offices, in Baltimore, New-York or Albany, may have tickets and shares returned by post to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, gratis, and Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed Prize List will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers' Official List of Prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number. Prizes in former lotteries taken in payment for tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the first of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Tickets and shares, warranted un-drawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices. New-York October 23. 1808
Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Mr. William Wilburne, on the 21st day of May last, for the purpose of securing unto Mr. Colin M'Rae, the sum of £190 10s. 11d. which debt has been assigned by said M'Rae, to Mr. John Gilchrist, of the town of Manchester, we shall, at Powhatan courthouse, on Friday the 20th January, 1809, proceed to SELL
The following Slaves,
Viz: David, Billy, Anthony and Frank, or so many of them as will be sufficient to raise the said sum of £190 10s. 11d. with interest from the 25th inst. and all costs incurred by carrying the same into effect.
WILLIAM MOSELEY, } Trus. JOHN HASKINS, } tees. December 30, 1808.
FOR SALE,
The Tenement
on which the subscriber lives, situated on Church-Hill, within about one mile of Richmond Market, containing two and a half acres of Land, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling-House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke House, 2 Stories, brick Office, Coach House, Barn, Stable, and Ice House. All these buildings are in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family, who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish.
November 25. JOHN ELLIS. wt.
Bills of Lading
For sale at the Office of the Argus.
MR. GILES' SPEECH, DELIVERED In the Senate of the United States, ON Thursday, 24 November, 1808, on the Resolution of Mr. Hildreth, to repeal the Embargo Laws. (Concluded.)
At this time the question involved only a commercial right. What was the conduct of the merchants then? They came forward and pledged their lives and fortunes to support the government in any measures for its protection. The question is now changed.—To the original question is now added, a question of natural sovereignty and independence.—What is now the conduct of these same merchants? They tell you, Sir, to tread back your steps, give up the contest, and disgrace your country. These merchants too, threaten you with insurrection and rebellion, unless you yield implicit obedience to their mandates.
Again, Sir, I have little apprehension from these threats, for the following reasons:—first, many of the individuals engaged in these excitements, I am told are gentlemen of property and family. They are, therefore, now, in the enjoyment of every political and domestic blessing; their inflated passions to the contrary notwithstanding. I think persons of this description will pause, before they hazard all these blessings; and a moment's impartial reflection will be sufficient to check their career. In the next place, there are many local advantages accruing to the people of the Eastern states, from the operations of the general government. They consist principally of the following, altho' there are others.
 1. The protection afforded to their carrying trade, by discriminating duties both on tonnage and merchandise.  2. Protection and facility afforded to the coasting trade.  3. Protection to their fisheries by duties on foreign fish.  4. Affording a good market for their surplus manufactures and other articles.  5. Payment of the public debt at par, which was brought up at very low rates.  6. As a result from all these advantages, the protection of their population on the seaboard, by lessening the inducements to emigration. 
Permit me, Sir, to remind the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Lloyd) that these advantages are not to be trifled with.
But, Sir, I have heard it intimated that these advantages could be compensated by a connection with Great Britain. Indulge me, Sir, with an examination of this idea. A connection between New-England, and Old England, could only be for the benefit of the latter. They are essentially rivals in every occupation. First, in navigation—second, in exports. The exports of New England are principally fish and beef. It would be a great object with Old England, utterly to destroy the New England fish market; and the Irish beef would come into an advantageous competition with the export of that article.
These are permanent points of competition, unalterably fixed in the nature of things; they cannot be altered, nor destroyed by any sudden ebullition of passions; nor by any connection resulting therefrom.
Again, Sir, what would be the effect of such a connection upon the rest of the United States. In that case, the discriminating duties now in favor of the New England states would be turned against them, and would probably be given to the middle states, and thus New England would be effectually excluded from carrying the bulky and heavy productions of the southern states. Discrimination might even be made in favor of British ships. It is a matter of no consequence to the agriculturalist, whether his produce is carried to market in a New England, or Old England ship. The only interest he has in the transaction is the price of his produce; and that could always be driven to its highest point by the competition of British tonnage and British capital alone, without taking into the estimate the tonnage and capital of the middle states. The people of the southern states are perfectly sensible of the local advantages their eastern brethren enjoy from the operation of the general government. But
they envy them not—they rejoice in their prosperity; & the southern people are pleased with the recollection that they contribute to this prosperity; they find in return their compensation in the general safety and protection: I do not mean safety and protection against any internal movements; upon that point I would agree with our eastern brethren upon a reciprocal abolition from all obligation; I mean safety and protection against foreign aggression. Under this plain and obvious view of this part of the subject, Mr. President, I should be disposed to think that our eastern brethren would be the last to desire to absolve themselves from the sacred obligations of the constitution.
In the southern states we feel no resentments nor jealousies against our eastern friends. There are no inducements with us to foster and encourage such unpleasant and mischievous feelings. The gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Lloyd) has ventured to interpose an opinion between Great Britain and France, respecting the character of the quarrel between them.—He has ventured to say, Sir, that France is fighting for lawless domination; whilst Great Britain is fighting for her natal solum, for her national existence. Sir, in my opinion, it must be inauspicious to the interests of the people of the United States when their rulers not only feel, but express sympathies in favor of one of the belligerent powers; and surely, Sir, the gentleman must feel no small sympathy for one of the belligerents, if he believes the character of the quarrel to be such as he has described it.
In my judgment, Sir, the United States have nothing to do with the character of the quarrel of the belligerents; but I differ entirely with the gentleman on this point. I believe the character of the quarrel is precisely the same on both sides—they are both fighting for lawless domination; and I believe that G. Britain has full as much chance of conquering France, as France has of conquering G. Britain. The only difference between them consists in the difference in the objects of their lawless domination. France claims dominion on the land, G. Britain on the water; they are both equally hostile to us.
The difference to us consists only in the different degrees of force they can bring to bear upon us—in this respect G. Britain does us most injury. We are, thank God, remote from the influence of French power—but the power of G. Britain extends to our shores. France, when she can, seizes and burns our vessels—G. Britain having more power on the ocean, seizes and confiscates them. The only limit of their hostility is the limit of their power. Both are equally the objects of our just resistance and punishment if we possessed the power.
I rejoice that I have heard no apologist for France on this floor, nor anywhere else. I feel, Sir, a condescension in introducing, for the purpose of denying, the idle and ridiculous tale of French influence, which has so disrespectfully and disgracefully to our country, been circulated by newspapers. Sir, this idle and ridiculous tale of French influence, I have strong reasons to believe, was originally suggested by British influence. The tale was probably invented by the British cabinet about the same time of the invention of the tale respecting the secret article in the treaty of Tilsit, that the Danes had agreed to give up their fleet to the French emperor to facilitate his invasion of G. Britain. This tale I believe lord Hutchinson has since pronounced, in the British parliament, to be a falsehood. About the same period this same energetic British cabinet probably determined upon the destruction of American commerce, although the orders for that purpose were not actually issued for several months afterwards. Some tale was thought necessary for the justification of the act, and the suggestion of French influence operating upon our councils was probably the one suggested.
I have heard it said, and believe it to be true, that the governor of Nova Scotia, made the suggestion, in a letter addressed to certain British partisans in Boston. It is hardly to be presumed, that he would have taken upon himself, the responsibility of such
a suggestion without the authority of the cabinet. I am inclined to think that this fact could be proved in a court of justice. Perhaps there may be gentlemen here from Boston, who could give us more particular information upon this subject. I feel, Sir, a condescension in touching upon this subject. I wish to see all extraneous influence utterly banished from the country, and the only operating influence—American influence.
I have, now, Sir, gone through this unpleasant, and, I fear, unprofitable discussion, respecting the character of measures heretofore adopted by the government; the only hope I have from it is that it may put us into a better temper for deliberating on the measures now proper to be adopted. Let me then, Mr. President, call the attention of the senate, to the actual situation of the United States at this time.
The United States are now left alone to protect neutral principles against the belligerent encroachments of a warring world.—In all former wars, the belligerent encroachments have been proportioned to the influence of the powers at war, compared to the influence of those remaining at peace; but I believe history presents no example of the warring powers any former time putting at defiance all neutral rights, all public law. It remained for the present times to witness this unexampled aggression; and it remained for the U. S. alone to bear the shock. This state of things imposes on them a great, a sacred obligation. The obligation of protecting neutral principles; Principles which lessen the inducements to war, & mitigate its rigor.—Principles highly interesting to mankind; not only to the present, but to future generations, and in a peculiar manner, to the people of the United States. This arises from their remote situation from the great contending nations of Europe.—Hitherto, Sir, the talents displayed in defining, and the magnanimity in protecting these principles, have obtained for the U. S. the respect and sympathy of an astonished world.—And shall we, Sir, at the moment of an extraordinary pressure, basely abandon them without striking a blow? Forbid it in heaven! Forbid it honor! Forbid it American gallantry!—But, Sir, some gentlemen seem not sufficiently impressed with the hostile character of the belligerent aggressions.—With respect to those of France, there is but one opinion. They amount to hostility itself.—But, Sir, to my astonishment, the acts of G. Britain seem not to have made the same strong impression on the minds of some gentlemen. Let me then enquire Sir, into the real character of acts which can by some gentlemen be palliated or excused? They are acts amounting to colonization and taxation.—To the exercise of the national sovereignty of the United States. G. Britain has even gone so far, as to exercise an act of sovereignty over the people of the U. S. States, which they would not trust to Congress; but retained to themselves in their highest sovereign capacity.
The British orders of council, now sanctioned by an act of parliament, direct all vessels, laden with the produce of the United States destined to any of the ports of the enemies of Great Britain, to call at a British port, and then to pay an enormous transit duty, and accept a license for the further prosecution of the voyage; and upon refusal, they are forced to do so by British armed ships.—This is literally and precisely the introduction of the old, and long established colonial principle of coercing all the commerce of the colony to the ports of the mother country, there to pay a transit duty for their protection by the mother country.—In the colonial state, the mandate of the mother country was sufficient to effect this object.—Now the same object is effected by an armed force.—This is the only real difference in the two cases. But, Sir, this is not all; Great Britain has attempted by an act of Parliament, to exercise an act of sovereignty over the United States, solemnly given by the people to their Congress.—Amongst the powers given to Congress, I find these words.—"Congress, shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations," &c. Now, Sir, permit me to read an extract from an act of parliament, and see whether it does not only impose a tax upon American productions, but also exercises this act of national sovereignty delegated by the people to congress.
"And whereas it is expedient and necessary in order effectually to accomplish the object of such orders, that duties or customs should be granted upon certain goods exported from Great Britain; we,
your majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom, in Parliament assembled, do most humbly beseech your majesty that it may be enacted; and be it enacted by the king's most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal, and commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that from and after the passing of this act, there shall be raised, levied, collected, and paid unto his majesty, his heirs and successors, upon all goods, wares, and merchandise, enumerated or described in the tables (A) (B) and (C.) annexed to this act, exported from Great Britain, the several duties and customs, as the same are respectively described and set forth in figures in said tables."
In those tables marked A. B. C. are to be found productions of the United States. It has been said, that Great Britain may lay an export duty upon any goods within her ports.—That is readily admitted—it being a mere municipal regulation.—But Great Britain has no right to compel our ships to carry our productions into her ports, for the purpose of imposing duties thereon; and this is the act regulating our commerce, of which I complain.
Again, Sir, Great Britain has attempted by this act of Parliament to lay an export duty upon the productions of the United States, a power not even entrusted to the discretion of Congress.—I find in the constitution, these words: "no tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state." Here then is an express prohibition to Congress against laying a duty on any articles exported from any state; yet Great Britain has attempted by an act of Parliament, to lay an export duty, on cotton exported from one of the United States—an authority which can only be exercised by the people in their highest sovereign capacity.—It is true, Sir, that Mr. Canning offered to commute this duty into an entire prohibition of the article, as an export from Great Britain.—This, Sir, was only adding insult to injury, and shewed that Mr. Canning possessed very little knowledge of the human character, if he expected to soothe the feelings by insulting the understanding.
I regret that so much respect was shown to this proposition, as to forward it to our government. It would have been more agreeable to me, if the American minister had thrown the proposition back upon Mr. Canning.
It is true, Mr. President, that the export duty, is to be collected in London, and not in Charleston. But, Sir, it is not the better in principle on that account; and it is worse in practice. A vessel sailing from Charleston, is to be forced into London, for the purpose of paying this tribute—better would it be to collect it in Charleston; because the circuitry of the voyage would be saved, and many other vexatious and expenses avoided which are now incurred by being forced into London, to make the payment; and if this measure were to be submitted to, I should not be at all surprised to see his most gracious majesty in the spirit of a mitigated retaliation, send out his collectors to the ports of the United States, for the accommodation of our merchants. In that case, I presume, we should all admit it to be a duty imposed upon an article exported from a particular state. Are we, Sir, no only basely to surrender to Great Britain our rights, entrusted to us by the people, but treacherously to them to surrender rights reserved to themselves in their highest sovereign capacity? And in a case like this, Sir, can it be necessary to resort to argument, to rouse the indignant feelings of the American people?
Mr. President, the eyes of the world are now turned upon us; if we submit to these indignities and aggressions, Great Britain herself would despise us; she would consider us as an outcast amongst nations; she would not own us for her offspring; France would despise us; all the world would despise us; and what is infinitely worse, we should be compelled to despise ourselves!!! If we resist, we shall command the respect of our enemies, the sympathies of the world, and the noble approbation of our own consciences.
Mr. President, our fate is in our own hands; let us have union and we have nothing to fear. So highly do I prize union, at this awful moment, that I would prefer any one measure of resistance with union, to any other measure of resistance with division; let us then, Sir, banish all personal feelings; let us present to our enemies, the formidable front of an indissoluble band of brothers: nothing else is necessary to our success. Mr. President, unequal as this contest may seem; favored as we are by our situation, and under the blessing of a beneficent Providence, who has never lost sight of these United States, in times of difficulty and trial, I have the most perfect confidence, that if we prove true to ourselves, we shall triumph over our enemies. Deeply impressed with these considerations, I am prepared to give to the resolution, a flat and decided negative.
For Sale,
An elegant second hand CHARIOT, with two sets of harness. Also, a second hand well toned PIANO FORTE. Enquire at the Argus Office. December 26, 1808. wt.
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.

It is justly observed in the Norfolk Gazette and Public Ledger, that "it used to be the practice for nations to publish a declaration, containing the reasons for going to war, by way of apology to the world—It is now the practice to strike first, and make the apology afterwards."
Notwithstanding this admission, he imputes misconduct and impropriety to our national councils, because they have judiciously deferred publishing our diplomatic documents until we are in a better state of preparation for war. The publication of these papers, without this necessary precaution, might have invited Great Britain to play this modern game upon us, and as the apology comes afterwards, she might, with some plausibility, have said, that from the tenor of these papers, she was induced to apprehend a declaration of war, and that therefore, it was her policy to strike first. It would, indeed, have been an act of unexampled folly, if these papers are of the character we conceive, to have blazoned them forth, before the consequences had been calculated, and before some system of defence had been digested. The people are not to be deceived by such artifices, or alarmed by such wanton clamors. This is exactly the course which John Randolph commenced in 1806, to injure the administration, when he exultingly observed—"Let them take off the injunction of secrecy—they dare not—they are afraid and ashamed to do it." The same idle effort to embarrass the administration is again renewed, and notwithstanding the co-operation of federal editors, will again be treated with merited contempt—Cease vipers, you bite against a file.
The address of Bonaparte to the legislature, (inserted in this day's Argus,) may be looked upon as a complete development of the celebrated convention at Erfurth—There is one distinguishing trait in the policy of Bonaparte, which is very prominent upon this occasion. That whenever he mediates any grand design, he always endeavors to possess the mind in favor of its justice and necessity. It is unnecessary to inquire whether there could have been any sincerity in his wish for a general peace, but so it is, he has induced the Northern powers to believe it, and they have promised to concur in his designs. By this convention, he has reposed every turbulent and unfriendly feeling, which will give him an opportunity of withdrawing troops from Germany and Prussia, &c. without any fear of their taking advantage of the consequent weakness of his force.
The federal editors have asserted, because the following remark is contained in the address, that Bonaparte considers the U. States, as having combined for the purpose of furthering the views, and obeying the will of France, that "The Americans will continue the embargo, and would rather lose the emoluments of commerce than recognize the slavery of the seas"—This is nothing more nor less than our determination, but because Bonaparte has said so, how can it be inferred that he thinks we are virtually promoting his ends? It is the inference of folly and wickedness. If this is the true state of things, we may look forward to the most interesting and tragical scenes in Spain. Bonaparte seems determined upon the conquest, and there can be but little doubt as to his success.
Yesterday the General Assembly of this Commonwealth proceeded by joint ballot on both houses to the removal of two Members of the Privy Council or Council of State. On counting the ballots it appeared that ALEXANDER MURAE, Esq. and Gen. JOHN GUERRANT, had a majority of the votes. Those gentlemen are consequently removed from the Council, agreeably to the Constitution of the state.
IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES, FRIDAY, Dec 31.
The house proceeded to consider the preamble to the resolutions heretofore unanimously adopted by the house, on the subject of the foreign relations of the U. States, which preamble was laid upon the table, when the said resolutions were adopted;
A motion was made to strike from the preamble the following words, "As if France and not herself had been the mistress of this invention," and the question being put on the motion for striking out the said words, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put on the preamble as reported by the committee, it passed in the affirmative.—Ayes 140—Nees 22.
NEWS FROM CANADA.
A letter from a gentleman in Montreal to his relative in this city, dated December 8, 1808, states, that, the day before, troops were passing in large numbers, from U. per into Lower Canada—that the non-intercourse law would be viewed as a declaration of war—and that 10,000 stand of arms, and a large quantity of ammunition, had been sent to the Indians, who have engaged to aid the British in prosecuting the war.
We are informed that these facts have been communicated to the President of the U. States. Balt. Eve. Post.
No doubt—preparations are making in Canada and Nova Scotia. But, they are only storing up spoils to reward American valor, if war takes place. They are providing for defence—for as to their invading us, the idea is laughable. Their fleets, to be sure, may annoy us on the Atlantic coast—and the savages of the N. W. may scare a few women and children on the frontiers; but, injured Americans only "stand like grey hounds in slip," impatiently waiting the signal for vengeance.—Whig.
According to letters from Milledgeville, (says the Savannah Republican) the legislature has so ordered the "alleviating act" of last session, as to admit of the commence-
ment of suits, on refusal of debtors to pay one third of the amounts due by them, and giving freehold security for the balance. A similar provision is likewise made in favor of executions now lying over.
The grand Jury of the circuit court lately held at Milledgeville, have presented Judge Johnson, of South Carolina, for improper interference with the executive, in granting a mandamus in the case of the ship Resource, at Charleston, in May last. ib.
EMBARGO VIOLATED!!! We understand the ship Sally, which sailed from City Point a short time since, laden with three hundred hogsheads of Tobacco, and confessedly bound to some port in the Atlantic States, has not arrived at her destined port, nor has she been heard of since the time of her departure. The probability is, she has been blown off the coast! P. Int.
We understand that a letter has been received by one of the republican representatives in congress, from the state of Massachusetts from JOHN ADAMS, the late president of the United States, in reply to a letter from the same gentleman to him, enclosing a copy of the reply of a majority of the representatives from that state, to the notorious instructions of the legislature, to use their endeavors to effect a repeal of the embargo laws. Mr. Adams, is said to express his entire confidence in the measures of the general government, and to contain an expression of an opinion that he people of Massachusetts will not suffer themselves to be so far misled by their enemies as to resist the laws.
What a magnanimous example is this for all American Federalists! To such we may say "go and do likewise." What a contrast to the conduct of the Pickersgills, Quincys, and Gardeners of the day! Let them learn from this circumstance that as long as there exists in the country Adams's, Grays, and Smiths, the people will not be induced by their incendiary efforts to rebel against their laws.
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT. The following address to the president of the United States has been agreed to by both branches of the legislature of the state of Georgia.
SIR—The legislature of the state of Georgia, the immediate organs of the public will, think proper, at this all important period of time, to address you. It is sensible, that while the great powers of Europe are involved in a contest, almost unexampled in magnitude, consequences & duration—that the people of these shores, although happily situated at a distance from the scene of carnage, yet being largely engaged in the pursuit of commerce, must of necessity suffer great privations from the want of a vent for the produce of a country fertile, extensive and inhabited almost exclusively by agriculturists. But, sir, the citizens of this state strong in their independence, and proud of their government, feel happy that a measure has been adopted which they conceive to be at once pacific and manly—they will never wish to see the lives and property of their brethren exposed to the insults or rapacity of a foreign power—and should this measure fail to produce the desired effect immediately, they will cheerfully submit to its continuance. It on the other hand, our present embarrassments should eventuate in a war, they will in proportion to their number and resources give zeal and aid to the government in their choice—confident that from the judicious management of the public funds, and the easy pressure of taxation hitherto a conflict could be maintained to every advantage, which pecuniary means would bring in support of a people, patriotic and brave.
You, sir, when retired to the peaceful walks of life, will not be an insensible spectator. You will exult in the future prosperity of your country—or mourn in case an all-wise Providence should see fit to afflict it by any public calamity. The real friends to these states will feel sorry that they are deprived of the benefit of your counsels—you will carry with you their blessings; and unfeigned regret will follow you to the grave.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FRIDAY, December 23. The following engrossed bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill "Releasing to Nicholas Gautier, the commonwealth's right to certain land therein mentioned."
A bill "Releasing the commonwealth's right to a lot of land in the town of Wheeling to Thomas Baird."
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill "Concerning certain fines assessed on Peter Beverly Whiting in his lifetime, and on his executrix since his death;"
A bill "To incorporate the Halifax Manufacturing Society;"
A bill "Legalizing the appointment of overseers of the poor in Hampshire and Warwick counties;" and
A bill "Establishing an inspection of flour in the county of Amherst," (which bills lay on the table) were severally read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
The following report (which lay on the table) was taken up and read:
The committee for courts of justice have, according to order, had under their consideration several petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Swearinger, sheriff of the county of Brooke, praying that he may be exonerated from payment of the damages mentioned in a judgment obtained against him in the general court for
the revenue taxes which became due in the aid county for the year 1807, the principal and costs of the said judgment being paid into the treasury, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Jonathan Zane, praying that the amount paid by him into the public treasury, in consequence of a judgment obtained on behalf of the commonwealth against him as security for Jacob Whetsal, a former sheriff of Ohio county, or at least that the damages and interest mentioned in the said judgment, or some part of the amount thereof may be refunded to the petitioner, be rejected.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Culpeper county, praying that an act may pass, incorporating them a company with certain powers for promoting agriculture and domestic manufactures, is reasonable.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry freeholders and other citizens of King & Queen county, praying that some mode may be adopted by the legislature for ascertaining, as well the portion of land belonging to Drisdale parish, in the said county, as that belonging to individuals therein; and that the same may be sold, and the proceeds of the sale, as also certain rents due for the said land, applied in the manner directed by law in the case of sales of glebes, or in any other manner the legislature may direct, is reasonable.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the memorial of William Lyne, in opposition to the petition last mentioned, be rejected.
The 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
The second resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same, by striking out at the end thereof the words "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be reasonable;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put on the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 3d and 4th resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr J Allen, from the committee of claims, made the following report: The committee of claims have, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, have made reports thereupon, and come to the following resolutions:
It appears to your committee, from the petition of William Naile, alias William Nogle, that whist under the command of Col. George Washington, in the service of the then colony of Virginia, in the year 1759, he was with a party upon Turtle creek that was attacked by Indians; that in the engagement he received a wound through his right leg, about three inches above the ankle joint, in consequence of which he was discharged at Fort Pitt in the year 1760; that he is now 78 years of age, with an aged wife to maintain by his labor, but is rendered incapable from his wounds having become worse.
1. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of William Naile, alias William Nogle, praying to be placed on the pension list, is reasonable.
It appears also to your committee, from the petition of James Barnett, administrator of Ambrose Barnett, deceased, that the said Ambrose, in his life, over paid for many years his land tax in the county of Fauquier;
2. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Barnett, administrator of Ambrose Barnett, deceased, praying that the land tax so over paid, may be refunded to the heirs of the said Ambrose, is reasonable.
It appears also to your committee, from the petition of William Dawe, that the sum of five pounds, nineteen shillings and eight pence farthing was due to him from Thomas Atkinson, dec. at the time of his death, which happened in the year 1780; that he applied to the administrator of the said Atkinson for payment, who informed him there were no assets; that the said Atkinson died possessed of two lots in the town of Dunfries, which escheated to the commonwealth and were sold, and purchased by him the said Dawe, for the sum of forty-three dollars, for which he gave his bond; that payment of the said bond was demanded a short time after, and he presented his claim as a set off, which with interest was more than adequate to discharge the bond, but was refused by the escheator; that he then brought his suit against the escheator under "an act to amend an act entitled, an act concerning escheators," passed January 21st, 1804, but the court conceiving his case not within the law, gave judgment against him, and that he has since paid the said sum of forty-three dollars;
3. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Philip Dawe, praying that the aforesaid sum of forty-three dollars be refunded him, is reasonable.
It appears also to your committee, from the petition of Samuel Ritchie, that he paid into the public treasury, all the taxes for the year 1807, since the commencement of the present session; that there was a judgment obtained against him at the last general court under the law of the last session, which required no notice to be given; that law he did not consider as applying to him as sheriff for the year 1807, but conceived he had discharged his duty in sending the money for the taxes aforesaid, to be paid into the treasury by the representatives of his county as usual;
4. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of Samuel Ritchie, as prays for a remission of the damages and interest of the judgment aforesaid, amounting to 58 dollars, 59 cents, is reasonable.
It appears to your committee, that in the revolutionary war, John Rudd was a sailor on board the armed schooner Liberty, in the service of this state, and wounded in the legs by the explosion of a cartridge, in an action with the British privateer Lord Howe; that the wound in one of his legs, together with the debility of age, has rendered him unable to labor; that he is in
great want, and has a wife and six young children to support;
5. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Rudd, praying to be placed on the pension list, is reasonable.
6. Resolved, also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Martin Mims, late keeper of the penitentiary house, praying that he may be allowed the sum of sixteen hundred and four dollars, sixty-two cents, for extra diet and services rendered the sick prisoners, from the commencement of the institution to the 20th January, 1807, be rejected.
The 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
The 2d resolution being read a second time, was disagreed to by the house.
The 6th resolution being read a second time, was, on motion, ordered to be laid up on the table.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th resolutions, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
SATURDAY, Dec. 24.
An engrossed bill "for dividing the county of Harrison," (which lay on the table) was taken up and read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up; and passed.
MONDAY, Dec. 26.
An engrossed bill "Concerning certain fines assessed on Peter Beverly Whiting in his life time, and on his executrix since his death," was read a third time and passed.
The following report from the committee of propositions and grievances (which lay on the table) was taken up; the said resolution twice read and agreed to by the house.
The committee of propositions and grievances have according to order had under their consideration the petition of Caleb Hart and others, of Halifax county, to them referred, and have come to the following resolution thereupon.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the said Caleb Hart, praying that he may be authorised by law to clear out the bed of Hyco river, from his mill to its confluence with Dan river, is reasonable.
A report from the committee for courts of justice (which lay on the table) was taken up and read in the following words:
The committee for courts of justice have, according to order, had under their consideration, several petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Sam, a free black man, setting forth that under the will of Mace Clements, dec. his late master, he has lately become entitled to his freedom; and praying that he may be permitted to enjoy the same within this state, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Monongalia county, praying that persons wishing to practice medicine, shall, before they are permitted to do so, obtain a licence from some tribunal to be established for the purpose of granting the same, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Nathaniel Marks, setting forth that he was one of the securities of Richard Bland, as sheriff of the county of Prince George, for the year 1806 & acted as the principal deputy of the said Bland, in the said year, and in that character collected a considerable part of the revenue taxes in the said county for the year 1805, after the death of the said Bland, believing that he, instead of the successor of the said Bland, was authorised to collect the said taxes, and allowed to set for the same at the time that the taxes of the present year are directed to be paid into the treasury, is reasonable.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Williams praying that he may be released from the amount of a judgment obtained against him in the district court holden in Petersburg, as bail for the appearance before the said court, of a certain Randolph Feuqua, who was charged with larceny, and failed to appear according to his recognizance, is reasonable.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Neale, sheriff of Wood county, praying that he may be released from the damages on a judgment obtained against him, for the revenue taxes which became due in the said county, and payable into the treasury on the first of November last, upon his paying the amount of the said taxes, is reasonable.
The 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
The first resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the affirmative.—Ayes 94—Nees 45.
Mr. J. Allen, from the committee of claims, made the following report;
The committee of claims have according to order had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, agreed upon reports, and come to the following resolutions;
It appears to your committee, that a horse the property of John Stewart of the county of Wood, was impressed on the 11th of May 1805, to convey a prisoner from the county aforesaid, to the Morgantown district court; that the said horse was not returned until the 15th day of November following; and for whose services it also appears, he the said Stewart has never received any compensation;
1. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Stewart, praying that the sum of fifteen dollars may be allowed him for the services of his horse, as aforesaid, is reasonable.
It appears also to your committee, that Benony Tackett deceased, formerly of the county of Prince George, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and died whilst in the service some time in the year 1777,
leaving a widow with three infant children who were raised by her industry and her alone; that she is now old and infirm and reduced to very indigent circumstances;
2. Resolved therefore as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Lydia Tackett, widow of Benony Tackett deceased aforesaid, praying for present relief, and also that she may be placed on the pension list, is reasonable.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, Dec. 26.
Mr. Say obtained leave of absence for three weeks.
Mr. Nelson from the committee to whom was referred so much of the Message of the President of the U. States, as relates to the military and naval establishments, and to whom was referred on the 17th instant a resolution for placing the country in a more complete state of defence, submitted the following resolution in part.
Resolved, that it is expedient immediately to raise, arm, and equip, fifty thousand volunteers, to serve for the term of two years.
The following is annexed to the report:
A PROPOSITION FOR RAISING FIFTY THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS.
Will it not be advisable to propose raising a my of 50,000 volunteers, to be engaged for two years, and to serve, if required for actual service any portion of the term not exceeding twelve months within the term for which they shall be engaged; each no commissioned officer, musician, and private, to receive ten dollars bony, and each commissioned officer to receive one month's pay when appointed; and the whole to receive pay and rations when attending musters as well as when in actual service; the non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates, to be armed and equipped by the public, and to receive a uniform coat, vest, one pair of panaloons, hat, two shirts one pair of shoes, and a blanket; and if called into actual service for any term over three months, to receive other articles of clothing in proportion to the term of service, not exceeding in the whole (including those first received) what are allowed to the soldiers in the regular army for one year. The whole to be mustered & exercised in companies four days within the two first months after being engaged, and six days in each succeeding year, and to meet and encamp in their respective states or territories, thirty days in each year; no man to be enlisted into any company, whose place of residence shall not be within a reasonable distance from the company parade to which he shall belong.
A suitable number of inspectors to be appointed by the President of the U. States, to direct and inspect the exercise of the troops when encamped, and to give directions for the drilling and exercise of the companies, and to direct and receive their returns, muster and pay rolls, to be transmitted to an adjutant and inspector general (to be appointed by the President of the U. States) who shall give general instructions to all sub-inspectors, for the drilling, exercise, discipline, and police of the volunteers when not in actual service. The officers to be appointed and commissioned by the President of the U. States. The proposed corps to include as many of the volunteers who have offered their services under the act of 24th February, 1807, as shall engage in the volunteer army now proposed. The whole to consist of 44,000 infantry, 3,000 artillery, and 3,000 riflemen, to be organised into companies of 100 each, including officers, regiments of 1000 brigades of 5000, and divisions of 10,000 each, to have the usual staff, including surgeons and mates; the surgeons and mates to attend the annual encampment and actual service, and to receive pay only for their actual services, at the same rate as allowed to regimental surgeons and mates in the other corps of the army.
Pay per month table with columns for rank and pay. Includes Major generals ($166 830), Brigadier gens. (104 1040), Colonels (75 3750), Lieut. colonels (60 3000), Majors (50 2500), Captains (40 2000), Lieutenants (30 15000), Ensigns (20 10000), Surgeons (45 2250), Surgeons mates (30 1500).
59370 253500 Per month $ 313370
Pay per month table for non-commissioned officers. Includes 1.4 months pay for commissioned officers ($134,707 50), 1.4 do for non commissioned officers, musicians & privates (316,375), 1.4 do. subsistence of the commissioned officers, at 20 cents per ration (35,587 50), 1.4 do. do. of the non commissioned officers, 15 cts. per ration, Cloathing for non commissioned officers, &c. at $14 each (272,812 50), 679,000.

  Bounty for do. do. at 10 each, 485 000   Tens and contingent ex. per year, 160 000     $ 3,083,932 50   The first years expence will be, 2 100 000   The second year will be, 800 000     $ 2 900 000 
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of Treasury enclosing a statement of the appropriations necessary for the service of the ensuing year, and of the receipts and expenditures for the year past.—Referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Story offered the following resolution.  Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider whether any, and if any, what amendments are necessary to the act, entitled "An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States," with liberty to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Stanford enquiring as to the precise object of this resolution Mr. Story replied, that his object was merely to define certain crimes now loosely defined, and to provide a punishment for some crimes now committed with impunity.  The resolution was adopted—Ayes 66 Messrs. Story, Dana, Nelson, Troup, and J. G. Jackson from the committee.
NON-INTERCOURSE.  Mr. G. W. Campbell, from the committee on our foreign relations, to whom was referred the resolution lately passed by this House on the subject, reported a bill to interdict commercial intercourse between the United States, and Great Britain and France and their dependencies for other purposes. Twice read and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
The following are the prominent features of the non-intercourse bill.  Exclusion from the harbors and waters of the United States, and the territories thereof, of all public ships and vessels belonging to Great Britain or France, or to any other belligerent power or powers having in force orders, decrees, edicts, or laws, violating the lawful commerce or neutral rights of the U. S. excepting vessels forced in by stress of weather, pursuit of an enemy, such as are charged with despatches, business from their governments, or packets having no cargo nor merchandise on board. The President is authorised to expel by force all such vessels as contravene this regulation—A penalty not exceeding $10,000, nor less than $100, and imprisonment, or not less than one month, and not more than one year, upon all persons affording assistance to vessels entering contrary to the law, excepting in case of piloting them out of the jurisdiction of the U. S.  Authority to seize and condemn after a certain day, all vessels and their cargoes, bearing the French or English flag, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of either, which may enter the ports, &c. of the U. S. &c. excepting only vessels expressly hired to convey despatches, such as put in through distress, or are classed in by an enemy—Prohibits, after a certain day, of the importation of any goods or merchandise, the produce or manufacture of Great Britain or France, or their dependencies either directly or indirectly, from any country whatever—The forfeiture, and payment of treble value by the owners of any goods so prohibited, attempted to be introduced into the U. S. on board of any ship or vessel, boat, raft or carriage—Forfeiture of the ship, vessel, boat, raft, or carriage, which shall receive prohibited goods on board, knowing them to be such, and the owner and master mulcted in treble the value of the articles—Provision that if Great Britain or France, revoke or modify their orders or decrees so as to render our commerce sufficiently safe in the opinion of the President of the U. S. of which revocation or modification he shall give public notice by proclamation, the operation of this act and of the embargo acts, shall so far as relates to the nation making such revocation or modification, and to nations in amity with her, and having no orders, decrees, or edicts in force, violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. S. forthwith cease and determine; without, however, any remission of previous fines and forfeitures. Vessels bound to any foreign port or place with which intercourse shall have been thus restored, are to give bond and approved security, in six times the value of such vessel and cargo, not to proceed to any foreign port, nor trade with any country other than those with which commercial intercourse shall have been thus permitted—The President vested with power to extend the provisions of the bill to any nations having in force edicts, &c. such as those of G. Britain and France; and all the penalties, &c. of the bill, made applicable to them.
ENFORCING THE EMBARGO.  The order of the day on the bill for enforcing and making more effectual the act laying the embargo, and the several acts supplementary thereto, being called for—
Mr. Newton observed that he wished to expedite the passage of the bill, and as amendments were contemplated to it, he moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the bill, and that it be referred to a select committee.
After a short discussion, the motion was negatived, Ayes 34.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill, Mr. BASSETT in the chair.
Mr. Elliott moved to strike out the first section, and spoke at length in support of the motion, when the committee rose without having come to any decision—Ayes 53.
Mr. Fisk wished leave to sit again to be refused, in order to refer the bill to a select committee.
But the committee obtained leave to sit again, 42 to 32.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.  Mr. G. W. Campbell, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a "bill to continue in force the first section of an act entitled "An act further to protect the
commerce of the U. S. against the Barbary powers." Twice read and referred to a committee of the whole. The House then adjourned at half past 3 o'clock.
TUESDAY, Dec. 27.  On motion of Mr. G. W. Campbell, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill reported yesterday, to continue the Mediterranean fund, which he stated to expire on the first of January, and therefore required a speedy decision by the House. Mr. CUTTS in the chair. [The bill proposes to continue the fund for one year.]
The bill went through the committee of the whole, and was ordered to a third reading.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing the annual statement of the distinct tonnage of the United States. Ordered to be printed.
A letter was also received from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing the annual statement of the exports during the last year. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Jackson moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from further consideration of the bill for enforcing the embargo, with a view to refer it to a select committee, to make amendments wished by its friends, which could not be made without difficulty in committee of the whole.
After a discussion of three hours and a half, the motion to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of the bill, was carried, Ayes 70, and the bill committed to a select committee of seven members. Adjourned at 5 o'clock.
BOSTON, Dec. 22.
LATEST FROM SOUTH OF SPAIN.  The ship Julia, capt. Snow, anchored in the outer harbor on Wednesday afternoon, from Valencia, via Gibraltar—Capt. S. left Valencia Oct. 19, and the latter place the 24th. Left his ship before she came to anchor in the afternoon, and arrived in town in the evening. He has Gazettes and letters, to the date of his leaving Valencia, but did not bring them on shore. He reports, that the Spanish people are perfectly united in their cause and new government; that Governors had been appointed to all the Provinces in the Kingdom; that 4000 English troops had been landed near Valencia from Portugal, and had marched and formed a junction with 71 000 Spaniards, who were drawing near, and investing Barcelona, which was by the last accounts in possession of the French; but it was thought they could not hold out long, as Admiral Collingwood had a strong naval force blockading that port; that the French had, it was said, 35 000 men at Perpignan, for the relief of Barcelona, but that the day before he left Valencia, an agent from the general government requested him to stay a few days, to bring out Despatches to the government of the U. S. and to the Governors of the several States, the purport of which was to inform them, that all Spanish Ports were open to Neutrals for a free trade—The day he left Gibraltar, accounts had been received from Madrid, from the general Junta, announcing that all the American vessels detained at Algesiras, and other ports of Spain, should be immediately liberated.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.
British Navy —By the Naval returns, corrected to this day, there appear to be—At Sea, 97 sail of the line, 12 from 50 to 44, 134 frigates, and 359 smaller vessels. The total number of ships, in commission, amounts to 161 sail of the line, 25 from 50 to 44, 182 frigates, 168 sloops and 304 gun brigs. There are also, in ordinary, and repairing for service, 50 sail of the line, 10 from 50 to 44, 59 frigates, 47 sloops, & 26 gun brigs, &c. and there are building, 50 sail of the line, 18 frigates, 20 sloops, & 7 gun brigs, &c.—making a grand total of 1117 vessels of war.
Bonaparte, it is said, has expedited his return to Paris, for the purpose of hastening a marriage between the captive king Ferdinand and M de le Moiseille La Pagerie, a niece of his wife, born at Martinique, and sent to Paris for her education. Should he succeed in this project, he will offer to Spain its Sovereign, but fettered by a new tie, and a connection with the new Dynasty of France, at which the mind of every generous Spaniard must revolt. How they will treat this act of their Sovereign in duress, if he should actually consent, it is for time only to disclose.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.
The Charleston Packet has arrived in this port from Bordeaux, the precise time of her departure we have not learnt, but we have received the Montieur, Indicateur, and Argus, down to Nov. 1.
This vessel brings despatches, for government, which proceed this morning for Washington.
The French emperor had passed through Bordeaux, on the first of November, to command the grand army in Spain, as he signified in a speech which we have copied below.
Seventy-five vessels bearing the American flag, had been carried into Charente, 71 of which were found to have forged papers, and to be British property; the greater number of these vessels were from Norway, with hemp, iron, and other naval stores. Coffee had been at a dollar a pound in France, but had fallen to one third.
Cotton was at two dollars the pound. Provisions of every description were abundant in France.
The army that had capitulated in Portugal would not be suffered to have
intercourse with the troops on the march for Spain—it seems that army is sent to Coventry.
The meeting of the two emperors at Erfurth has been followed by the evacuation of the Prussian capital by the French troops, and all the rest of Prussia, save only the fortresses of Custrin, Glogau, and one other.
The emperor Alexander, appeared in public with the insignia of the French legion of honor; Bonaparte with that of the Russian order of Alexander Newski. The Russian minister Romanzow has also accepted the legion of honor badge; and marshal Lannes and Champagny have been complimented with the Russian military order of St. Andrew.
Paris, 27th Oct. 1808.
On Tuesday, the 27th inst. his majesty the emperor and king repaired in state to the palace of the legislative body, in order to open the session.
His serene highness the vice grand elector, having received his majesty's permission to present to take the oath, the deputies of the legislative body, who have been appointed since the session of 1807, these deputies were called by Mr. Despalieres, questor, & each took the oath at the foot of the throne.
The call being ended, his majesty said:
"Gentlemen deputies from the departments, to the legislative body—The codes that fix the principles of property and civil liberty, which are the object of your labors, obtained the good opinion of Europe. My people already experience the most salutary effects from them.
"The last laws have laid the bases of our system of finances. It is a monument of the power and greatness of France. We shall henceforth be able to make good the expenses which would be occasioned even by a general coalition of Europe, by our sole annual receipts. We shall never be constrained to have recourse to the disastrous measures of paper currency, of loans, and of arrears.
"I have travelled this year upwards of a thousand leagues in the interior of my empire. The system of works which I have ordered for the improvement of the territory, is carrying on with activity.
The sight of that great French family, lately torn asunder by opinions and intestine hatreds, now prosperous, tranquil, and united, sensibly moved my soul. I felt that to be happy, it was necessary for me to be first of all assured that France was happy.
"The treaty of peace of Presburgh, that of Tilsit, the attack of Copenhagen, the attempt made by England, against all the maritime nations, the different revolutions of Constantinople, the affairs of Portugal and Spain, have diversely influenced the affairs of the world.
"Russia and Denmark have joined me against England.
"The U. States of America have preferred to renounce commerce and the sea, rather than to acknowledge the slavery of them.
"A part of my army is marching against those armies which England has formed or landed in Spain, it is a particular blessing from that providence which has constantly protected our arms, that passion should have so far blinded the English councils, as to make them attempt more than the protection of the seas, and at length present their army upon the continent.
"I set off in a few days, in order to put myself at the head of my army, and with the help of God, to crown the king of Spain in Madrid, and plant my eagles upon the forts of Lisbon.
"I have every reason to be satisfied with the sentiments of the princes of the confederation of the Rhine.
"Switzerland feels every day more and more the benefits of the act of mediation.
"The people of Italy give me only causes of satisfaction.
"The emperor of Russia and I, have had an interview at Erfurth. Our first thoughts were thoughts of peace, we even resolved to make some sacrifices in order to make the hundred millions of men whom we represent, enjoy, sooner if possible, all the benefits of maritime commerce, we agree, and are invariably united for peace as well as for war.
"Gentlemen deputies from the departments to the legislative body—I have ordered my ministers of finances and the public treasury, to lay before you the accounts of the receipts and expenditures of this year. You will see in them, with satisfaction, that I have no occasion to raise the tariff of any tax. My people will experience no new burden.
"The orators of my council of state will present to you different projects of laws, and among others all those relative to the criminal code.
"I constantly rely upon all your assistance."
His majesty's speech excited the most lively enthusiasm, and the sitting was raised amidst the repeated cries of long live the emperor! The same acclamations resounded in all the streets through which his majesty passed.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.
By the ship Braganza, Hall, arrived at New York in 44 days from Liverpool, the editor of the Federal Gazette has received his regular files of Liverpool papers to the 4th, and London to the SIXTH NOVEMBER: from which is copied the following
Late Foreign News.
LONDON, Nov. 3.
The American ship Union, arrived on Sunday night, at Penzance from Philadelphia, and landed four gentlemen, one of whom, Mr. Gibbon, arrived last night with despatches for the American minister Mr. Pinkney. The Union immediately sailed for France, with another messenger with despatches for the American minister at Paris.
Mr. Pinkney, the American Ambassador received yesterday despatches from his government. They were brought by Lieut. Gibbon of the American navy. What they contain, of course, we do not pretend to know; but the ship in which he came has brought some intelligence from America, which we have inserted. The President has replied to two addresses from different bodies. One reply is to an address approving of the embargo—the other to an address which states the hardships produced by it. Mr. Jefferson still continues to consider the conduct both of France and this country in the same point of view; he carefully avoids drawing any line of distinction between them, though he knows full well that what France did was aggressive and unprovoked—that what we did, was in self defence and self-preservation. While these events are in force, (he says, meaning the French Decrees and our Orders in Council) no American can give consent to the return of a peaceful intercourse with those who maintain them.
RETURN OF MR. SHAW.
A flag of truce arrived in the Downs at 5 o'clock last evening with Mr. Shaw, on his return from Paris, with the reply of Napoleon and Count Romanzow, on the part of his master, the emperor Alexander, to the answer of our government to the propositions from Erfurth. The character of the reply has not transpired. Mr. Shaw was received with much politeness and attention on his journey to and in Paris. The people all expressed themselves anxious for peace. Their appearance as well as that of the country, shewed that they stand much in need of it. Mr. Shaw arrived at the foreign office, in Downing street, at 6 o'clock this morning.
On our side we require as a proof of his being really disposed to negotiate in the spirit of peace, that he should immediately evacuate Spain, and release her monarch FERDINAND.
November 5.
We yesterday announced the arrival of Mr. Shaw from France, and his arrival at the Foreign Office in Downing-street, at six o'clock in the morning. Napoleon had left Rambouillet on the Saturday preceding the Monday on which Mr. Shaw reached Paris. His destination was not known, but as he threatened to put himself at the head of his army in the event of a failure of a negotiation for peace with England; and as it appears that this parade of negotiation is hollow and insincere, it may be presumed that he is gone to Bayonne—Mr. Shaw was only one day in Paris. He received his despatches on Tuesday evening, and set out immediately with a French officer, who accompanied him to Deal, & returned in a French flag of truce which brought them to England. The nature of the despatches brought by Mr. Shaw has not transpired. They appear however, to have given rise to some reports, one of which stated, that the Marquis Wellesley was about to proceed to Paris to conduct the negotiation on the part of the British government; while it was no less confidently stated by others, that Count Romanzow was to come to London, furnished with full power to treat from the Emperor Alexander and Bonaparte. We attach no credit to either of these rumors. The correspondence so unexpectedly commenced, will probably dwindle away into an insignificant interchange of messengers between Mr. Canning and the subordinate agents of Napoleon, who will only suffer it to exist either that he may avail himself of it as a means of exciting jealousy and suspicion among the Spaniards, or as a resource in the event of the failure of his atrocious plans against that brave and loyal people.
COLUMBIAN SPINSTER.
Extract of a letter to the Editors, of the Charleston City Gazette , dated Columbia, (S. C.) December 10.
"I mentioned to you some days ago, that I would endeavor to give you such a description of the Columbian Spinster as might serve to give your readers some idea of the principles on which it is constructed, and of its performances. The machine now here is about four feet and an half long, two feet wide and three feet high—at one end is a hopper to contain the cotton in the seed, & a saw-gin, of the common construction, having seven saws; the saws are made of tin, the teeth are much smaller than those in common use, and are cut with great exactness by a machine invented for the purpose. At one end of the cylinder, on which the saws are placed, is a crank for putting the machine in motion by hand; at the other end is a wheel of about two and an half feet diameter, on which goes a band, which works another part of the machine, to be hereafter noticed. Immediately in front of the saws is another cylinder which turns in a contrary direction to the saws, and receives the cotton from the saws on rows of cards; from this cylinder the cotton, which is now laid longitudinally on the
cards, is taken by another cylinder which has finer cards, and serves to make what may be called the stream of cotton more complete; from this it is taken by another cylinder, and from it by a small, upright frame which moves up and down by means of a small crank; this frame has a few teeth and is called a comb; this moving in front of the last cylinder, takes the cotton off of it; the cotton is then drawn by means of the spindles, through seven little funnels to four steel rollers, which serve to compress and give more consistency to the roll of cotton; as soon as it leaves these rollers the twist is brought from the spindles, which are about 13 inches in front of the rollers, and lay horizontally—a strap from the wheel above mentioned to a whirl below the spindles, which turns a cylinder, over which a band goes to each spindle, and another to each spool or bobbin, which, as said before, conveys the twist, or turn as far as the rollers. Another thing to be mentioned is a movement, called the heart movement, which serves, to move the spool or bobbin slowly under the fly, so that the yarn is wound even on the bobbin; this movement is very curious; the wheel that makes it, turns once to 500 revolutions of the wheel and crank. It is necessary to add, that the cotton taken from the seed by each saw is carried on separately, and becomes the thread of its individual bobbin; this machine of course has a card, a fly, a bobbin and spindle for each saw, This machine can spin seven pounds of yarn in a day—it is said that the task of a good spinner is from 3 to 4 ounces per day, therefore this small machine is equal to 28 hand spinners. The motion of this machine is so correct, that it will go for hours without one of the threads breaking. Mr. M c Bride, the brother of the inventor, informs me that he has made one of twenty spindles, which performed as well as this one, and his brother has lately written to him, that he has constructed one of 30 spindles, which also performs well; larger than these have not been made, and it is believed that they will not be required. This machine requires no particular construction building to stand in; it takes little room, not so much as a harpsichord, and may be considered as a handsome piece of furniture; the noise made by it is not great nor disagreeable, and it makes little dust. In short, I have reason to believe, that when once it is seen by the young ladies of our state, they will be as anxious for their parents to give two hundred dollars for a Columbian Spinster for them, as they would for a Piano. The proposal Mr. M c Bride has made for his selling his patent right in this state, is now before the Legislature; what will be the event I cannot say; should it not suit the Legislature to purchase, he will sell rights to individuals, and will probably pass some months in Charleston, in the course of this winter, where those who are desirous of possessing his machine may procure the right of constructing them."
Bank of Virginia,
2d January, 1809.
THE President and Directors have this day declared a Dividend of three per cent. which will be paid on application at the Bank, in person or by attorney, after the 15th instant.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH,
Cashier.
Deigh full task! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To break the enlivening spirit, and to fix, The generous purpose in the glowing breast. Thomson.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber intends opening a School on Monday the 13th day of February, at the house of Mrs. Goodwin, and near the Baptist meeting house in Richmond, where he will teach English Grammar, Latin, Arithmetic, and the rudiments of useful learning in general. The school shall be first opened for three months only, and shall close by a public examination and exhibition of the improvement of the scholars—The first term is thus limited, that all persons interested in the institution, may have a fair opportunity to form an estimate of his talents and industry, in discharging the important trust assigned him.
Although he will not engage to excel, nor even to equal the respectable teachers already in this city, to whom he wishes the greatest possible success; yet, should he be so fortunate as to obtain youth of genius, united with diligence in their studies, he flatters himself that he will gratify the most ardent expectations of those who honor him with the tuition of their children, and as his reputation and future prospects are involved in the undertaking, they may be very confident, that he will strive to do his best. His terms may be known by application to Mrs. Goodwin.
JACOB GRIGG.
Richmond, Dec. 8, 1808. W3t
*The commencement is deferred until that period, on account of a journey the subscriber has to the Western country, which, to him, is of great consequence.
LOST.
ON the 20th of December, (inst.) on the Stage Road leading to Petersburg, near Manchester, a Black Leather
Pocket Book,
Containing three bank-notes, two of ten dollars and one of five dollars, a note of hand from John Hutchins, with Thomas Baker security, for fifty dollars, and sundry other papers, which can be of no use to any person but the owner. Ten dollars reward will be paid the finder on delivering the book and its contents to the subscriber in Chesterfield county, near the courthouse.
DAVID GARY.
December 26, 1808. 1*

Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year with general board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond, August 3, 1808.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT: BE it remembered, that on the eighth day of June, in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America, William W. Hening and William Munford, of the said district, have deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as authors, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia: with select cases, relating chiefly to points of practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. Vol. I. By William W. Hening and William Munford."
Conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned," and also to an act entitled "An act supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned. An act extending the benefit thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints."
(L.S.) WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
10 or 15 Young Negroes.
Enquire of the Printer.
November 30, 1808. tf
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, the 1st August last, a Negro Fellow EDMUND , who has a pretty general acquaintance, and well known inclined to be of a yellowish complexion, has a slight scar on one of his cheeks, 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a tolerable stout body, bony fellow, short shoulder, his mouth and lips are large and prominent, he is accustomed to the management of young horses, and is a carriage driver. He was purchased out of Page's estate, near Hanover Town, 10 or 11 years ago—previous to that period, he had been hired by Paul Tatham, dec. and used to train horses. It is conjectured he is gone to that part of the country—he is well acquainted in Richmond and Manchester. I will give Twenty Dollars for his delivery, or Ten for lodging him in any jail, besides what the law allows.
ED. DILLON.
Price Edward 24th Oct 1808. 2m
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary, have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent.
10th May, 1808. tf
FOR SALE,
On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse
DOCTOR,
Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Hill Box by Panton. Also, a FILLY, 3 years old, by Panton, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to
John Tyler.
Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. tf
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS.
MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the
large wooden house opposite the Old City
Tavern, two squares below the market bridge,
Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants.
May 31, 1808. tf
NOTICE.
WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Wednesday the 15th day of February next, the
Glebe Lands,
Late in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Murray, dec. on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
By order of the Overseers of the Poor.
John Winn, Jr. Ck.
Albemarle, December 13th, 1808. 3w
A Miller Wanted
WANTED immediately a Miller to act as a second hand, a single man will be preferred. Any person applying must come well recommended. Application to be made to
SAMUEL LEACH,
for JOHN GRANBERRY.
Columbian Mills, 13th Dec. 1808. w3t
Deserter.
DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair. He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry.
A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States.
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt.
5th U. S. Reg't. Infantry.
November 23, 1808. tf
Wanted, on Hire
THE NEXT YEAR,
A Man and a Woman servant—the man must be well acquainted with house business generally, and the management of horses—the man a good cook—both must come well recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire of the Printer.
THE subscriber having removed to the house on Shockoe Hill, formerly occupied by Maj. William Du Val, in a very agreeable part of the city, and contiguous to the Capitol, is prepared and desirous of taking from 15 to 20 Members of the Assembly as boarders during the ensuing session. The greatest attention will be paid to their accommodation.
N. B. He has for sale three or four likely young Negroes, two of whom are likely young men.
H. Puryear.
November 30, 1808. tf
THE Subscriber having furnished himself with an elegant assortment of mountains and other materials; begs leave to inform the public that he has commenced the
Cabinet Making Business,
upon an extensive scale, in the house near Shockoe bridge, next door to Samuel Pleasants, Jr.'s, printing office, where he will keep a constant supply of furniture for sale upon reasonable terms—and where furniture in his line will be made upon the shortest notice, and in the most approved fashions, or upon any model which may be directed. The subscriber will also keep on hand, a constant supply of Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS of all descriptions, for sale upon reasonable terms.
Cs: M PERRY.
Richmond, November 28th, 1808. (tf)
N. B. Coach and Sign Painting, done at his shop on the shortest notice and in the very best manner.
One Thousand Pounds
WANTED,
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer.
September 8, 1808. tf
For Sale,
Twenty-five Tons Sweetes and American Iron, Virginian Bundles Nail Rods, Eighty Kegs Paint, white, red and yellow, Twenty-five Boxes Window glass, 10, 12, American and English Powder, Spanish Indigo, Pipes by the Box, Sweet Oil by the Box and Retail, A few Sacks Salt, Shot of all sizes, with our usual assortment of GROCERIES, &c.
Russell & Wallace.
Richmond, Nov. 3d 1808. m
Boarding House.
A FEW BOARDERS will meet with general accommodations and on moderate terms in the house near the Basin, where the late Maj. Wm. Austin lived.
Oysters, Beef-Steaks, &c.
May be had at any moment. Gentled rooms provided for private parties, and the strictest attention paid them.
Paul G. G. Jones.
December 19th, 1808. tf
Notice,
THAT by virtue of a deed of trust made to us, we shall on Saturday the 7th day of January next, before the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in this city, expose to sale for ready money, to the highest bidder, one certain piece, or parcel of
Ground,
situate in this city, at Rockets, being a part of Raper's tenement, as it is generally denominated, and is more particularly described in the aforesaid deed executed by Richard Young to us, and duly recorded in the Hustings court of this city, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy Byrd George, whatever balance may remain due at that time, with interest thereon, and the cost and charges attending the execution of this trust.
WILLIAM MCKIM.
WILLIAM MARSHALL.
Richmond, Dec. 8th, 1808. tds.
Gerard Banks,
HERETOFORE the Editor of the Virginian, has opened a SCRIVENER'S OFFICE in the house immediately opposite the Market. Writing of every description will be executed with correctness. Besides the usual instruments which may be required, he offers to draw Bills of Indemnity, &c. at a moderate price.
Richmond, 15th Dec. 1808
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
Mr. GILES' SPEECH,
DELIVERED
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
ON
Thursday, the 24th of November, 1808, on
the resolution of Mr. Hillhouse, to repeal the Embargo Laws.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale by S. Pleasants, Richmond,
THE GENTLEMAN'S
Pocket Remembrancer,
FOR THE YEAR 1809, CONTAINING an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, government of the United States, executive, legislative and judiciary, federal courts of law, departments of the federal government, territorial government of the U. S. patents, intercourse with foreign nations, diplomatic department, ministers, consuls, &c. from foreign powers to the U. S. navy, marine corps, navy yard at Washington, post-office establishment, coins, duties on imports, drawbacks, bounties, custom-house of Philadelphia, wardens of the port, officers of the customs of the U. S. light-houses, tables, &c. &c.
The Ladies' Pocket-Book
Contains a view and description of the natural bridge in Virginia, an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash accounts, select pieces in prose and poetry, new and celebrated songs, and several useful tables.
The above books are neatly bound in read leather with pockets.
tf
NOTICE
THE Manchester Turnpike Company desirous to encourage the use of Broad Wheels upon the Turnpike, offer a premium of fifty dollars each, for the first ten wagons employed in the carriage of coal, which shall so use wheels, having the tyre thereof, at least four inches in breadth, or upwards, for the space of twelve months.
Such as may be offered to receive the premium hereby offered, are requested to give intimation thereof at the office of the subscriber.
JAMES BRANDER, Ck.
December 20th, 1808. 4w
Notice is hereby given
TO all persons having claims against the estate of WILLIAM HART, dec. that they must be brought forward for settlement previous to the 12th day of January next, properly attested: all those indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, or suits will be brought in bar against delinquent creditors, by
MARY HART, Adm'x.
Richmond, Dec. 12, 1808. 1m
Education.
THE Subscriber purposes opening a School at his house, in Ferry Street, in this city, on the 9th day of January, 1809. His terms for tuition will be, five, six, and seven dollars per quarter, to be paid in advance: for those pupils who only spell and read, his price will be five dollars per quarter, for those who spell, read, and write, six dollars per quarter, and for those who learn arithmetic and grammar, his price will be seven dollars per quarter.
He will endeavor while he instructs his pupils in the rudiments of literature, to inculcate the fundamental principles of religion and morality.
John Seabrook.
Richmond, December 20, 1808. 2w
P. S. J. S. will thank those parents and guardians who will favor him with the instruction of their children, to give him early information thereof.
MUSIC.
JOHN J. ABERCROMBY,
HAVING returned from his tour to the Northward, begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public, that he still continues teaching in this city, on the Piano, Violin and Guitar. He likewise tunes instruments as formerly, and respectfully solicits the favor of their patronage.
Applications at Messrs. Prichard & Adams, Mr. Pleasants, and Messrs. Fitzwylyson and Potter's will be duly attended to.
Richmond, Dec 20th, 1808.
N. B. Mr. Abercromby could conveniently attend three or four pupils in Manchester.
Will be for Rent
THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN
Tavern
The White Chimnies,
IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road. Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Boshier in Richmond.
July 27, 1808. oaff
NOW IN THE PRESS,
The Virginian Orator,
BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION
OF
Patriotic Poems, Oration and Dramatic Scenes,
Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence.
BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American.
Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy.
September 27, 1808. w2m
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
BE it remembered, That on the thirtieth day of May, in the thirty second year of the Independence of the U. States of America, Thomas E. Birch of the said District, hath deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit:
"The Virginian Orator, being a variety of original and selected Poems, Oration and Dramatic scenes, to improve the American Youth, in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Ges-ture."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. States, intitled "An Act, for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Clerk of the District of Virginia.
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAS FOR SALE TWO HANDSOME
Coachees,
and several neat GIGGS, just finished, which he will sell low for cash—He continues to carry on the Coach-making business in its various branches, on the cross street leading to Courts' Ferry Landing a little below the Market square.
He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, and hopes a continuance of their patronage.
JOSHUA WEST.
Richmond, Dec. 12th, 1808. 1w8w.
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond, at Lester's new Wharf,
23 Crates Earthenware,
25 Hds. Mazoncandy Sugar,
11 Hds. Green Coffee, and
9 Bales Woolens.
IN STORE
100 Bags Salt,
15 Hds. Molasses,
10 Tierces Green Coffee,
8 Qrs. Casks Sherry,
5 Pipes Gin,
50 Boxes Segars,
8 Bags Rice Ginger,
Suchong,
Hyson Skin, & } TEAS.
Young Hyson } TEAS.
FOR SALE by
Geo. Watt.
Richmond, 1st Nov. 1808.
For sale at S. Pleasants' printing office,
HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
CONTAINING
The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
Military Lands
IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
THE subscriber has for SALE, sandy valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to
William Du Val.
Buckingham, January 20 1808. wf
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at whole sale and retail.
   CUT NAILS. Wholesale prices. Retail prices.     3d 13 cents. 14 cents per lb   4 12 1-2 13 1-2   5 12 13   6 11 1-2 12 1-2   8 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 10 11   20 10 11   Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2   CUT BRADS.   8d 10 cents. 11 cents per lb   10 9 1-2 10 1-2   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.   SPRIGS.   3d 39 cts. f. lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-2 67   6 17 84   WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS.