Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-08-29 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1683.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1809.]
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in Richmond, June 20th, 1809. Phillip N. Nicholas, attorney general, on behalf of the commonwealth of Virginia, Plff.
AGAINST
Lucy Price, relict of William Price, regis- ter, deceased, and William D. James A- lexander, John Harvie and Anne Price, Infant heirs of William Price, deceas- ed, by William Duval, their guardians, and the said William Duval, administra- tor of William Price, deceased, defts.
Phillip Duval, Plff.
AGAINST
The same, defts. The Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, in the state of Virginia, Plff.
AGAINST
The same, defts. And William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Lavinia Dan- dridge, orphans of William Dandridge, deceased, Plffs.
AGAINST
The same, defts.
THESE causes by consent of parties, were this day heard together on the bills, answer, exhibits, and report of commissioner Greenhow, made in the second suit, which is substituted by consent in the other causes, and were argued by counsel; On consideration whereof, the court, by consent of parties, doth adjudge, order and decree, that John Prosser and William Moncure, or either of them, who are ap- pointed commissioners for that purpose, af- ter having advertised the time and place of sale for thirty days in two of the news- papers printed in the city of Richmond, to expose to sale, at public auction, upon the premises, the following Lands of the In- testate William Price, late register, name- ly; two thirds of two lots in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city by the numbers five hundred and twenty-seven, and five hun- dred and eight, lying on the main street, which were purchased of Alexander Quar- rier, and adjoining his present residence: nine vacant lots in the said city, near the tenement of Joseph Jackson, and distin- guished by the numbers
one house and lot on the main street of Shockoe Hill, near the Brick building of Thomas White, commonly called the Blue House, and which the intestate purchased of John Brittan: three hundred and fifty acres of land (more or less,) in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of Robt. H. Saunders: 213 acres, more or less, and eighty acres of coal land, both lying on Deep Run, in the county of Henrico: three hundred and fifty acres of land on the Rich- mond Turnpike, situated about three and a half miles from Richmond, being the farm formerly occupied by the intestate, and now by Peter Wilkinson: and ten shares in the Richmond Turnpike Company, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs in their respective claims, with interest thereon from the day of sale, in the order, and on the terms following, to wit—To satisfy the commonwealth of Vir- ginia, two thousand eight hundred and for- ty-five dollars and ninety-two cents, with interest from the first day of October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sales shall be made on twelve months credit, the pur- chaser or purchasers paying interest from the date and giving bond with sufficient se- curity, payable to the treasurer, for the time being, or his successors in office, which bond or bonds shall be delivered to the au- ditor of public accounts by the said com- missioners:—To satisfy in the next place, Philip Duval the sum of twelve hundred dollars, with interest from the twentieth day of November, 1808, and costs of suit with the sales hereby directed, which shall be made on six months credit, the purcha- ser or purchasers: executing a note or notes, negotiable and payable in the Bank of Vir- ginia, with approved endorsers, and the note or notes so taken for such sum as shall be equal to the said Philip Duval's claim, with interest until such note or notes shall become due, be delivered to the said Philip Duval by the said commissioners. To sa- tisfy in the third place, the Mutual As- surance Society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, the sum of two thou- sand two hundred and seven dollars and fi- ty cents, with interest on two thousand and ninety-four dollars and five cents, from the first day of the present month, and costs of suit with expenses of sales hereby direct- ed, which sale shall be made at twelve months credit, the purchaser or purcha- sers executing a note or notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, for such sum as shall be equal to the principal and interest of the said Society's claim, until the said note or notes shall become due, and costs of suit, which said note or notes shall be delivered to the principal agent of the said Society, for the time being: And, to satisfy in the last place, the plaintiffs, William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, the sum of fourteen hundred dollars, with interest from the first day of the present month, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sale shall be made on a credit of two years, the purchaser or purchasers execu- ting bonds, with approved security, bearing interest from the date of the sale, the said bond or bonds to be delivered to the said Marshall and Taylor: And the court doth further adjudge, order and decree, that the said commissioners or the one who may act, report their proceedings to the court; as
to the dower of the defendant Lucy, in the property directed to be sold, the court will, if the parties consent, at a future day, pro- ceed to make compensation to her, out of the other lands of the estate of the Intes- tate; and liberty is reserved to the infant defendants to shew cause against this de- cree at any time within six months after they shall severally attain the age of twen- ty-one years: And by consent of the par- ties in the last suit of the court, doth order the defendant William Duval, to make up the accounts of his Intestate, as guardian of Lavinia and Eleanor Dandridge, now wards of the plaintiffs Taylor and Mar- shall, before one of the commissioners of the court, who is ordered to examine, state, settle and report the same to the court, with any matters required by the parties or deemed pertinent by himself.
A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C. C.
IN conformity with the foregoing Decree, we shall, or one of us, proceed to sell on the premises under the dates as hereinafter stated, the whole of the Property embraced in the said De- cree, Viz:
On Friday the 15th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. The three hundred and fifty acres land more or less, in Goochland county lying on both of the Branches of Tuckahoe creek, adjoining the land and residence of Col. Robt. H. Saunders. On the ensuing day, Saturday the 16th, in the City of Richmond, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Part of Lot No. 504, & the whole of Lot 527, as designated and known in the plan of the said City, which have been divided into eight hand- some Lots of 23 feet 9 in. 4 1/2 front each, on the main street, running back 163 feet four in. adjoining the present residence of Mr. Alexander Quarrier & separated from the residence of Mr. Joseph Gallego, only by sixth street—A survey of which lots, has been accurately made, and a plan of the same may be seen at any time at the Venues Office of Prosser & Moncure—The ten Richmond Turnpike shares im- mediately after these Lots are sold, and on the last of said Lots disposed of. On the same day immediately thereafter, the sale of the said 3 Lots, the nine Lots on Shockoe-hill near the tenement and residence of Mr. Joseph Jackson, and the same which the Intestate, William Price, late register, purchased of Judge Wash- ington Nos. — On the ensuing Monday the 18th Spt. in Henrico county, at 11 o'clock A. M. the 213 acres Land more or less and 80 acres coal land, lying on Deep Run. On the 19th same month, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, A. M. in the city of Richmond, the House and Lot on the main street of Shockoe-hill, near the Brick building of Mr. Thos. White, common- ly called the Blue-house, which the intestate purchased of John Brittan and on the day after, Wednesday the 20th Sept. in the county of Henrico, the truly desirable Estate called Chanhill, containing about three hundred and fifty acres land, with very good improvements thereon, situated about three and a half miles from the city of Richmond, being the farm formerly occupied by the Intestate William Price, late Register, and now by Mr. Peter Wilkinson, or so much the cost as will be suf- ficient to satisfy the plaintiffs in their respec- tive claims, with the interest thereon from the several days of sale in the order and on the terms stated in the foregoing decree.
JOHN PROSSER, } Commissioners. WM. MONCURE, } Richmond, August 12th. 1809.
BY Virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date 24th day of Oct. 1808, executed by Thomas P. Coleman, to the subscribers, as trustees for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned to be due to Richard Booker and for other purposes, in the deed mentioned, will be sold, at John Crisp's Tavern on the 15th day of September next if fair, if not the next fair day, the following property, to wit: One negro man, named George one negro woman named Sukey, one other named Letty, 3 feather beds and furni- ture, one grey horse, one bay horse, and some household and kitchen furniture. The subscribers will only convey the title vested in them as trustees. The sale will be made agreeably to an act of Assembly passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes.
NEWTON FORD, } Trustees. JOHN FORD, Jr. } Cumberland, August 7th 1809 3 W.
LANDS FOR SALE.—The subscri- bers, attorneys in fact, for Col. John Simon Farley, and his sister, Mrs. Eliz- abeth Morson, residents in Great Britain, offer for sale their remaining proportion of that valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Rockingham and state of North Carolina, called the Sauratown Es- tate.
This land lying contiguous to one of the branches of Roanoke River, and in the midst of a wealthy country, is represented to be of great fertility, and to unite so many advantages as to be well worth the at- tention of the purchasers; it contains from 10 to 12 000 acres, and will be sold in one who'e, or in distinct parcels, at the option of those who may wish to buy; for which purpose it has been laid off in separate lots. A plot of the land is left in the pos- session of Wm. Edward Broadnax, esq. of Brunswick county, Virginia, who has purchased a part of it, and to whom, for more correct information as to its quality, situation and other advantages purcha- sers are referred, as well as to Mr. Ira Ellis, who lives on the spot. Mr. Broadnax will also make known the terms of sale, and any contract entered into with him for the purchase of the above land, or any part thereof, will be obligatory on our- selves, and our principals.
C. K. TAYLOR, JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, Va. July 28.
Foreign.
LONDON, July 1.
Portuguese papers to the 7th ult. are received. The intelligence they bring is in general not very important. They state, however, that a vessel had arrived at Lis- bon the captain of which reported, that an insurrection had taken place at Genoa, and that the Genoese had put all the French in that city to death.
A gentleman who left Holland on Tues- day last, arrived in town yesterday. He states, that before he left Amsterdam, a great ferment prevailed in the public mind; that the people seemed inclined to oppose the measures of their government; and that an account, said to have been received of an insurrection having broke out in Fland- ers, greatly tended to augment, and keep alive that spirit of disobedience, which was little short of open revolt.
This morning government received, by one of our cruisers arrived at Harwich from the Dutch coast, intelligence of extraor- dinary exertions making by King Louis, to raise and embody all persons capable of mi- litary service. This force, when collected, was to be marched to the frontiers of West- phalia, where it was not concealed, the sit- uation of his brother Jerome had become very perilous. A letter from Rotterdam dated on the evening of the 26th ult. says,
"It is expected that the King of West- phalia has, in consequence of a general com- motion among his subjects, by this time ta- ken refuge in Frankfort, the inhabitants of which city are even apprehensive of an hostile visit from the insurgents." Letters were received from Amsterdam of so late a date as the 28th ult. They write that no account of the second battle between the two grand armies had reached them; it was certain however that Bona- parte was in an awkward predicament. He was completely kept in check by the arch- duke Charles, while the whole of the Tyrol was up in arms, and the north of Germany in possession of the Austrians. It was un- derstood in Holland that all the Dutch ports would be closed on the 20th July, but on what account was not said. American ves- sels would not be admitted according to the present determination of the Dutch govern- ment.
The public funds have varied very little for these last four days. Consols was to- day at 3 3/4, and Consols for the account vacillated between 69 1/4 and 69 3/8.
The marquis of Wellesley has been pre- vented from setting off upon his mission to Spain on account of indisposition. The noble marquis being recovered, he will leave London on Monday for Portsmouth, to proceed to Spain. He will be accom- panied by lord Apsley, the son of earl Bathurst.
The expedition, which is now in great forwardness, will certainly be ready to sail in a week. We lament to state, that go- vernment have experienced great difficul- ties in the procuring of transports. The American merchants have this day been informed, that such American ships as can be at Deptford early in the week, may be engaged for a three months service, at 25s. per month.
A letter from Carlscrona mentions, that eight American vessels have been seized in Russian ports and condemned.
Some of the German papers talk of negoti- ations for peace. We trust there is no foun- dation for them—for what real permanent good or glory could result from them. Bonaparte would return to France; not with more pacif- ic sentiments in his heart, but with a deter- mination to make war again the moment a fa- vorable opportunity presented itself. Surely, surely Austria and every State must now be convinced, that there can be no end to war, but in the overthrow of him who is the author of it.
PLYMOUTH, June 27.—Sailed the Revenge 74, and Statira 28, to the westward. By the Cesar 34, hon rear admiral Stopford, from Basque Roads, is learnt, that all the French line of battle ships, except those destroyed, are gone up the river near Rochefort, to be repaired as far as possible. One frigate is kept in Basque Roads as a guard ship.
July 2. We hear with much pleasure, that accounts have been received by government, of the French having been repulsed with considera- ble loss in several attempts which they made on the 15th, 16th and 17th, to cross the Dan- ube, in the neighborhood of Presburg. The details of these operations are unknown; but the fact of the defeat of the enemy is so far credited by ministers, as to have induced their communication of it to prince Staremberg, and to the Spanish ambassador.
Yesterday we received an Amsterdam paper of Tuesday last, together with several German Gazettes to the 20th ult. The information which they furnish, will be read with interest principally as shewing the great embarrass- ment to which Bonaparte is reduced, and the success which has attended the patriotic ex- ertions of the Tyroleans.
So critical has Bonaparte's situation become, and so comprehensive are his ex- edients to reinforce his army, that the soldiers wounded in the battles of Raab, Echnul, &c. who were left in the sick quarters at Munich, Augsburg, &c. have been obliged to appear before a medical commission, charged with an examination into the condition of their wounds and every man sufficiently recovered to be competent to any kind of military duty, has been sent to the army in waggons. Between the 1st and 12th of June, Gen. Moulin sent from Augsburg upwards of 800 wounded officers for Vienna. Many of those who were unable to bear the fatigue of a land carriage, were conveyed by water.
The communication between Munich and Vienna, has become so insecure, from the in-
ursions of Austrians and Tyroleans, that five waggons loaded with specie, which were pro- ceeded from Munich, for the payment of the French army had on their arrival at Markel, been obliged to return to Munich, and, it was supposed, would be sent for greater security to Augsburg.
Bonaparte, after the battle of Raab, or- dered his military chest and the greater part of the baggage of his army, to be sent back to Metz, promising his soldiers abundant sup- plies from the Austrian magazines. He has, however, been disappointed, and been obliged to bring back his baggage, &c. from the Rhine to Augsburg, and to transport it from thence to Vienna on rafs.—Early in June, Count Collovrath intercepted three of these rafs, with a considerable quantity of baggage and ammunition, on the Danube, below Crems.
The most important successes continue to crown the patriotic exertions of the Tyroleans. They have compelled the Bavarian Gen. Du- ray to fly from the strong position of Kistler in after two days fighting, and to retire by Wilsbach towards Munich. Gen. Beard had at the same time been driven from Komp- ton, been pursued as far as Kaufbeuren, within four posts of Augsburg, while the Wirtem- berg corps, under Gen. Von Scheller, has been beaten beyond the Schussen. Another corps of patriots from Schwemitz, had advanced into Bavaria, as far as Aibling, and had on their route been joined by numbers of the inhabi- tants.
A body of Austrian cavalry, from the Tyrol, has penetrated through Bavaria, into Franco- nia. It proceeded by Erlangen, and Goslau, and levied heavy contributions on its route. General Moulin dispatched a corps of French and Bavarian horse from Augsburg, by Newburgh and Auestadt, towards Nurem- burgh, to watch their motions at Dieffurth; the hostile squadrons came in contact, and after a sharp action the French retreated, and the Austrians continued on their route to Nu- remburgh, where it is understood they joined the Bohemia corps, under the command of the duke of Brunswick.
The archduke Maximilian, on retiring from Vienna, carried with him the whole of his corps, together with 6000 men who had joined him on the 14th, under the orders of Genera- Kienmayer, and this retreat, which is repre- sented in the French Bulletin, as the flight of a few individuals, was conducted with the greatest order.
Early in the last month, several waggons loaded with presents from Napoleon to Alex- ander, passed through Frankfort, on their route from Paris to Petersburg. They are valued at three millions of florins.
A considerable number of troops have been stationed along the Russian coast in the Bal- tic, under an apprehension of a descent from the British squadrons in that sea.
Extraordinary exertions are making in Bava- ria to recruit the army, and 6 battalions of re- serve have been ordered. The people, how- ever, are decidedly adverse to the service, and great numbers have joined the insurgents in the Tyrol.
Lord Leveson Gower, it is reported is to have a seat in the cabinet attached to his War Secretaryship. The mutual association of ap- pointments is imputed to Mr. Canning: with a view, it is added, to strengthen that gentle- man's influence in the council.
The Earl of Chatham has it is reported, given the necessary orders for his immediate departure, as commander in chief of the inten- ded Grand Expedition. His lordship is not to be superceded in the Ordnance Department: Sir T. Frigge, as deputy, undertaking to pre- side at the head of that office during his lord- ship's absence.
The report of an embargo having been laid on the shipping at Yarmouth, and on other ports to the eastward and southward, is, we understand totally unfounded.
Since the raising of the embargo in America, 150 sail of merchantmen have entered the port of Liverpool, whereas, only 2 vessel have en- tered the port of London.
ENGLAND.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
"Black it stood as night."
So glutted is the English market with A- merican produce, that no cargo will pay prime cost, duty and freight. Tho' we have received a Liverpool Price Current of American produce it is hardly worth while to refer to it. The following will explain in part the cause of depreci- tion—Balt. W. g
Liverpool, 27th June, 1809. Since the 10th inst. 112 vessels have arrived here, from the United States whose cargoes consist of
 33817 Bales Cotton  58675 Barrels Flour  3071 Half Barrels do.  58917 Bushels Wheat  3659 Bags, &c Corn  6679 Tierces Rice  1210 Half Tierces do.  5867 Barrels Ashes  8516 Barrels Turpentine  9749 Barrels Tar  25 Barrels Rosin  49 Barrels Pitch  883 Thousand of Staves  1792 Hogsheads Tobacco  11 Cargoes Timber  1233 Casks Flax seed  187 Casks Clover seed  206 Casks Quercitron Bark &c. 
On the first arrival of these supple- Rice, Naval Stores and Staves were sold about 10 per cent lower than our presen- quotations; the advance has been occa- sioned by a very brisk demand for these articles both from dealers and specula- tors.
The act for the regulation of new duties has passed, but is not yet printed, and w-
are again therefore obliged to defer our usual list of duties and regulations rega- ding importations. Till we can furnish you with this, we beg particularly to call your attention to what we have said in our letter of the 2d August and 29th April last, on this subject, and to our former list of duties and regulations. We think it desirable to remark, however, that we are informed, that the duty on cotton will be only 3d per lb. and that Soves, under 1 1/2 inches thick, will after the 5th July instead of the high duty mentioned in our letter of the 2d of August, only pay a- bout
 £ 1 11s. 0d. per thousand of Barrels  3 0 0 . . . . . Hogsheads  5 0 0 . . . . . Pipes  Besides which an additional duty of 1s. per barrel on Flour is mentioned. A very large military expedition is at present preparing, the destination of which is variously conjectured. Some merchants however, under the impression that it is to be employed in the North, look for- ward to an opening for trade with the com- ment as a possible result.
We are respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servants HUGHES and DUNCAN."
We have since made the following extracts from the Price Current.
 Wheat (of the payment of duty) 12s 7d per 70 lbs.  Flour, superfine, 43s per barrel  Rice 34s per cwt.  Flax seed, for crushing 10s and 10s 6d per bushel  Ashes Pot, Boston 40s  Turpentine, soft 18s  Pitch hard, 9s 7d  Tar, 25s 0d  Tobacco, York and James R. 6 1 2d per lb.  Rappahannock 6d  Potowmac 5 1 2d  Georgia 6d  Carolina 5 1 2d. 
As soon as the removal of the embargo was known here, the demand for wheat and Flour became suspended; the first afterwards, of the former, was made at 13s 9d per 80lbs. and of the latter at 48s per barrel; since then the prices have been gradually declining, and wheat is at present only nominal. Fine fresh Flour, free from any gummy taste or oily smell, on the other hand, meets a ready sale at 44s a 45s per bbl; but that which is ex- pensive in these qualities, which is the case with a great part of what is ar- rived can only be sold at a reduced price. It appears probable that both wheat and flour will continue to fluctuate without any material decline or advance, unless influ- enced by the state of the weather, or the extent or smallness of future arrivals.—Though it is rather too early to possess the means of judging of the crops on the ground, we may remark, that till within the last seven days we have had a long run of 4 to 5 weeks of cold unseasonable weather, by which the harvest must be retarded and rendered more precarious, but it is not supposed that the crops have yet sustained any actual injury.
The quantity of Rice arrived exceeds 7000 tierces, and though this is a very large supply, considering that we are de- prived of any export veni, yet the con- sumption has greatly increased, in conse- quence of the townness of the prices; and it is purchased at the annexed quotations nearly as fast as it can be landed. Further supplies however are immediately expect- ed, as it is calculated that not more than half the vessels loaded in the Southern ports have yet arrived; and should they prove considerable, we think a further re- duction in prices is likely to take place.
Flax seed is likely to support these pri- ces, as the supply is not expected to ex- ceed the demand.
Of ashes 6000 barrels have already ar- rived from the U. States and considerable supplies being expected from Canada, we are of opinion that prices must decline still lower.
The arrivals of Quercitron Bark are hitherto very inconsiderable, but the usual supplies would occasion a reduction in prices of from 30 a 50 per cent.
The reduction in the prices of naval Stores occasioned by the late arrivals, has induced the dealers, whose stocks were generally exhausted, to lay in fresh supplies, which has taken off the greater part of the late arrivals. Should supplies, however, continue to come forward we calculate upon a future reduction in pri- ces.
The late importations of tobacco are very considerable and the quality generally inferior; but as it appears probable that the supplies of middling and inferior descriptions will far exceed the consump- tion, we fear this article will continue to be sold at a great loss, unless some ven- for exportation should arise.

LONDON, July 5. In the Court of King's Bench on the 3rd inst. an action was brought by a Mrs. Wright, an upholsterer, against Colonel Wardle for the recovery of £134. For article furnished Mrs. Mary Anne Clarke, upon his personal promise of payment—in return for which Mrs. C. was to give him every information in her power relative to her connection with his royal highness the Duke of York. The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff.
It appears that after Col. W. had accomplished his object against the Duke of York, he denied the promise he had made to Wright, and the action was the consequence. On the day succeeding the trial, Wardle in an address "To the People of the United Kingdom" declared that the verdict was obtained by "perjury" and while he pledged himself to prove it by a course of law, he begged the public would suspend their judgment.
SWEDEN AND RUSSIA.
Stockholm, June 6. The duke regent issued on the 1st inst. an edict, by which he orders all Swedish subjects belonging to the militia, absent on leave to rejoin their regiments. He declares in the edict, that although he has offered to the enemies of Sweden the fairest and most equitable terms of peace, yet they have not been accepted either by Russia or Denmark, both these neighboring powers having refused to come into any negotiations on that important subject, and the former having even recommended hostile operations against Sweden. He adds, that under all circumstances, it is unavoidably requisite to employ the whole military force of the country to repel the threatened invasion, and that he accordingly feels obliged to call all the militia to arms, and trusts that the known valor of the people of Sweden will ultimately succeed in asserting her independence and obtaining peace.
The following official papers have been communicated to the diet by his royal highness the duke regent:
Copy of a note from count Romanzoff to baron Schwerm, bearing date—21st April, 1809.
The undersigned minister for foreign affairs having reported to his majesty the emperor, his master, the conversation he had with baron Schwerm, master of the horse, and grand master of the ceremonies of the order of Sweden, has received his majesty's command to declare to him in answer, that his imperial majesty is animated by the most lively desire to conclude a speedy peace with Sweden. The interruptions of the military operations at a moment when the success obtained afforded the most flattering hopes of gaining still greater advantages, cannot but prove it in the most unquestionable manner; but his majesty feels extremely concerned to discern very clearly that the Swedish government is not influenced by the same desire, but merely endeavours to protract matters, and thus to remove the salutary work of peace to a still greater distance. His majesty has also strong reasons, from all the intelligence he receives from Sweden, to entertain a just distrust with regard to the situation of the actual government of Sweden. All these considerations impose on him the painful obligation to refuse the proposed armistice, and to continue hostilities until the period when a lawful government in Sweden shall acquaint him, that it is sincerely and firmly determined to conclude peace on the sole conditions which his imperial majesty can accept, and which are already known to Sweden. The resolution of his majesty is not by any means dictated by a desire to make new acquisitions, and he declares himself ready to restore all that shall have been occupied by his troops on the other side of Kalix.
The undersigned avails himself of this opportunity, &c. &c. (Signed) Count NICHOLAS ROMANZOFF.
Copy of a letter from count Romanzoff to baron Lejerbjørn, dated St. Petersburg, April 23, 1809.
Sir—Baron Schwerm has delivered to me the letter which you have done me the honor to write to me, dated Stockholm, April 6, new style, by which you have been pleased to acquaint me that the resignation of baron Ehrenheim having been accepted, the department of foreign affairs is entrusted to you. I anticipate the pleasure which this appointment will one day procure me to entertain with you, through the restoration of peace, relations beneficial for both states, and which I shall resume with the greatest satisfaction.
The emperor, my master, is sincerely desirous of peace, influenced both by the feelings of his heart and his sentiments towards the kingdom of Sweden. He has already declared, that restricting himself to the preservation of what he has acquired by the fate of arms, he does not desire any more, and as to the relations of Sweden with England if it be true that the change which has taken place in Sweden, has no other object than to save the state and rescue it from the calamities to which it was exposed by the false political system hitherto pursued. What can Sweden do better than change it at once? An armistice has appeared inadmissible to his majesty, and the note which I had presented to baron Schwerm, and of which I annex a copy, contains the emperor's opinion in this subject.
I have the honor to be, (Signed) Count NICHOLAS ROMANZOFF.
FRANKFORT, June 23. Marshal Duke of Abrantes (Junot) arrived here to night.
An attempt was made in May, by a Swede, of the name of Carlsen, to induce a body of soldiers to attack the guard, and seize upon Gussarv and carry him off, and thereupon to raise his standard; they had found adherents, and they had actually seized upon Adlesparre, who had command of the place of confinement; an officer of the name of Andregreen, collected the guard, seized on Carlsen, and frustrated the enterprise.
PETERSBURG, June 3. According to advices received by the director of the Russian-American company, the two vessels belonging to that company, the Juno and the Peter and Paul, which sailed, the first for the island of Koljok, and the second for the island of d'Ascha, arrived on the 22d and 20th of August, 1808, at port Peter and Paul, in Kamchatka.—The vessels have rich cargoes of furs.
The furniture, left by the Austrian ambassador, on quitting this city is now selling. Twenty one neutral vessels are arrived in ballast at Cronstadt. The sum of 980,000 rubles have been appropriated for constructing work and making canals in this empire.
WARSAW, June 16. According to an order of the day issued by prince Poniatowski, published on the 4th inst. it is forbidden to give the Russians the denomination of Muscovites.
SPAIN.
A letter from Carthagena, dated July 26th, 1809, covering the following Order, from the Seville Junta, to the Vice Roy of Santafe, was received by the sch. Capac, and handed to us by a Commercial Friend.
[TRANSLATION.]
MY LORD. To the Captain General and Intendant of Carraccas, I communicate the following Royal Order. The Captain General Interim of those provinces, Don Juan Casar, gives an account with documents in a letter of the 19th Nov. last, of having granted, amongst many other things, the deduction of one fifth part of the duties on commerce, which had been granted to English Colonies, and neutral nations at the request of the government of Carraccas. In virtue whereof, and the disposition of the royal order of the 10th Jan. 1809, our Lord the king and Ferdinand the 7th in his name, the Supreme Junta of government have resolved, that without their express royal permission, no foreign vessels will be permitted to trade to the ports in the district of your Excellency, as it is ordered by our laws of India, neither to make any deduction upon the established duties, nor to alter the established duties, without special permission. I transmit to you, the above Royal Resolution, in order that you may put it in full force.
God preserve you many years. Royal Palace of Del Alcazar, De Seville, March 17th, 1809. (Signed) FRANCIS DE SACVEDRA. To the Vice Roy of Santafe.
SUCCESSOR TO PALAFOX.
The captain general of the province of Aragon, has written the following official letter: Head Quarters at Alcaniz, May 24, 1809.
Most Excellent Sir, The enemy re-inforced with almost all the garrison of Saragossa, and with different corps they had scattered in several positions on this side of the Ebro, came to attack me yesterday in my position before this city. General Souchet, who has just succeeded Junot, wished no doubt to signalize himself by some remarkable exploit, upon taking the command, aimed at no less than the entire destruction of the rising army which his majesty has been pleased to entrust to my command; & to accomplish this object, Souchet came from Saragossa to command this expedition in person, bringing Warter and other generals with him. It seems that general Souchet had no idea of the characteristic bravery and firmness of the Spanish troops, and it has cost him dear to come by that knowledge. Neither the brisk fire of the artillery, nor their superiority in cavalry, which was two or three times more numerous than ours, nor the repetition of four attacks made with the greatest fury by their most select infantry, could make the brave Spanish troops give one foot of ground. In every attack, the French met with the most obstinate resistance, were repulsed with very great loss and pursued to some distance, until having found at last all their attempts vain, they took advantage of the darkness of the night to effect a retreat. I will not stop now to give the particular details, or to mention the merit of those who have distinguished themselves on this occasion, and are deserving of advancement, lest I should delay for a moment the advice of so pleasing an event. But it is with great satisfaction I can assure your excellency, that I have never seen the French attack with so much eagerness, or received with so much gallantry. As on this occasion; and I would be guilty of an injustice, if I was not to mention with the utmost frankness, that this important victory is owing in a great measure to the bravery and skill with which field marshal don Juan Carlos Areizaga commanded the right, and to the brilliant conduct of brigadier don Martin de Losorri, commandant general of the artillery, as well as that of every individual of this most distinguished corps.
I communicate this event to your excellency for the information of his majesty, of whom I earnestly pray that without prejudice to the rewards that may be justly distributed in the army for their merit in the battle of yesterday, his majesty may vouchsafe to raise to the rank of lieutenant general don Juan Carlos Areizaga, and to that of field marshal don Martin de Losorri.
God preserve your excellency for many years. (Signed) JOAQUIN BLAKE. Most excellent signior don Antonio Corneil.
NEW-YORK, August 24.
LATEST NEWS FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the brig Fame, from Cadiz, which place she left the 13th July.
Captain B. informs us, that 3 or 4 days previous to his sailing, advices reached Cadiz, that gen. Blake had been defeated in Galicia, by the French, with the loss of 2600 men; and that gen. Blake had broke and dismissed from his service, 100 of his officers.
It was also reported at Cadiz that king Joseph was marching against Seville at the head of 40 000 men.
Admiral Purvis with three sail of the line and several frigates was in Cadiz bay.
Saragossa it appears from our Spanish papers, has been retaken by the Patriots. A letter from Cadiz mentions that the new Spanish Ambassador Extraordinary was to sail from that port in the frigate Cornelia for New-York, about the 25th of July.
Markets were very dull at Cadiz for American produce.
Captain B. has furnished us with Cadiz papers to July 11, and the Seville Gazette of the 7th, from which the following translations have been made.
From the Seville Gazette of July 7th.
"At a meeting of the Supreme Junta of Spain in order to consolidate, and bring nearer the relations of friendship which exist between Spain and the U. States of America, in a manner suitable to the reciprocal interests of both powers, it was considered necessary to employ for that purpose a person enjoying the highest confidence, of known merit, and distinguished patriotism, and his majesty has accordingly thought proper to appoint Don Louis de Onis Y Gonzales, one of the oldest and most respectable members of the Department of State, who possesses all the above mentioned qualities, and who is shortly to go to the United States in the character of Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary, for the purpose of fulfilling that important commission."
"Grain and pulse, imported from foreign countries, are for the present, free from duty."
MANRESA, June 21.
RE-TAKING OF SARAGOSSA.
Yesterday at 6 in the afternoon we received the pleasing and positive accounts of the capture of Saragossa by our arms. Who would believe that a place taken after a siege of 62 days by a numerous army of Invincibles could be wrested from the invulnerable clutches by a small Spanish army, composed of raw and inexperienced troops?
SEVILLE, July 10.
Conclusion of the advices from Madrid.
We know positively that in a Council extraordinary, which had been summoned on the 14th of June, between twelve and one o'clock at night, to meet next morning at 6, violent debates were held about abandoning King Joseph in Madrid. The latter, Negrato, the Marquis de Almenara and several other persons were for leaving the city immediately; but owing to the great exertions of Bellaird, O'Farel, and some others, their departure was suspended. Bellaird supported his arguments, with saying that the Emperor had conquered Madrid, that he was charged with its preservation and defence, and that the most that could happen to him was to be taken prisoner; that the troops of the Emperor would not abandon Madrid without first descending it; and that if his Majesty king Joseph, wished to leave the Court, he might do it with his guards, &c. Posthorses and coaches had been prepared; but owing to this opposition, every thing had been suspended.
GERMANY.
From the Austrian Imperial Head-Quarters.
VOLKENS DORF, June 12.
His Majesty the Emperor of Austria has received the following report, by a courier who was dispatched from Innsbruck the 21st of May.
"After Field Marshal Lieut. Chasteler, who commanded, in Tyrol, had marched to Lienz, in Pusterdale, in order to attack the Italian army, which was advancing against Styria and Carinthia, with part of his corps, the Austrian Major General Baul remained with part of the 7th corps, in the strong position at the foot of the Brenner Mountain, in the Lueg, in order to cover South Tyrol from the attacks of the Bavarian troops, who had entered Innsbruck."
"While the inhabitants of the towns of Innsbruck and Hall were laying down their arms in order to relieve their districts from the calamities they suffered, fresh assemblies of armed peasants were formed in the vale of the Upper Inn, as well as the Lech, and in Vinschgau, with the assistance of Feimer, as in the dale of the Lower Inn & the Nipp, chiefly by the well known Sandworth and Andero Haset, who commands the fusiliers; and as early as the 27th of May, the former arrived with 2600 men, in the environs of Schonberg, and Major Feimer with a larger number in Telf Schonberg which is situated E, and Telf shows march from Innsbruck."
"On the 28th, an action took place with the Bavarian troops, from 6 to 8000 strong, and an armistice was concluded for 12 hours. The Bavarians had evacuated Innsbruck, but were overtaken near Vomp, where another severe conflict was fought. According to the same account, the Imperial Austrian troops are making inroads from the southern part of the Tyrol, as far as Verona."
(Utrecht Gazette of June 12.)
LONDON, June 13.
DUKE OF BRUNSWICK.
The duke of Brunswick had raised his standard in Saxony, and the number of his partisans increased daily. We approve of the proclamation which his highness has addressed to the Germans, in which he says to them, "Now or never! The moment has arrived when we Germans can combat for our lawful liberty." He gives them good advice with respect to the mode of annoying the enemy. "As we are unable to rise in a body to assail at one point, as the enemy is accustomed to do, we must act in small parties. It is this petty warfare that I recommend to my countrymen by which we can render the most important services against the enemy—interrupting his points of communication; intercepting his messengers, and his transports, magazines and artillery. Take or destroy all that belongs to him."
The capture of Dresden by the duke of Brunswick, is an event as agreeable as it was unexpected. We see by this the feeling of the people of Germany, & their disposition to rise against France. The duke of Brunswick's corps must have been greatly and rapidly increased, to have enabled them to seize Dresden.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 23.
Capt. Basden of the sloop Susan, arrived yesterday in 11 days from Bermuda, informs that the day he sailed, the British frigate Goree arrived there in the short passage of 23 days from Lisbon, bringing the intelligence of a second grand battle having been fought at the Danube, between the Austrian and the French armies, and that the latter were defeated.
The Island of Walcheren, to which is said to be destined the great expedition now fitting out in England, is nearly opposite the Thames, and lies at the mouth of the Scheld, in lat. 51. 30, and long. 3. 33. E. Its form is almost circular, being nine miles in length, and eight in breadth. It belongs to the province of Zealand, the most southern state of Holland. Middleburg, its capital, is in the centre of the Island, and by means of a very deep canal, carries on an extensive commerce in wines, &c. Submitted to the Prince of Orange in 1574, and from that period till French Philosophy dropped her sponge in variol and soon and dashed it over the map of the Continent, it remained a part of the Dutch Republic. But its principal lure as a belligerent landing place is the harbor of Flushing, on the south side of the island, which is strongly fortified, is susceptible of containing 60 ships of the line in safe moorage, commands all the adjacent islands, is considered the key of the Scheld, and of course has every advantage of descent on Flanders and Brabant. During the seven years war, the States gave this city to the queen Elizabeth (who had espoused the cause of British Liberty) as a pledge of their fidelity to their engagements. It was restored by James the first.
AUSTRIA.
STATISTICS.
The following statement of the population and revenue of the countries possessed by the House of Austria, is abridged from the Paris Moniteur of June 11.
Names of Provinces. Number of Inhabitants. Revenue to the Prince. Upper Austria, 670,000 12,500,000 Lower Austria, 1,070,000 16,465,000 Bohemia, 2,451,000 37,000,000 Moravia, 1,137,000 12,500,000 Austrian Silesia, 250,000 1,500,000 Galicia, 3,900,000 32,000,000 Syria, 259,000 14,700,000 Carinthia, 294,000 5,965,000 Carniol, 412,000 5,000,000 Frioul, 120,000 900,000 Salzburg, 200,000 375,000 Hungary, 7,350,000 45,000,000 Transylvania, 1,443,000 9,750,000 Bokowina, 130,000 1,250,000 Sclavonia, 280,000 1,340,000 Croatia, 400,000 1,950,000 20,402,000 201,570,000
The city of Vienna is stated to contain 6,500 houses and with its suburbs, 229,000 souls; The population of Prague is stated at 75,000; Gratz 30,000, Presburg 27,000, Olmutz 11,000, Cracovia 24,000, &c.
The following is the proclamation dispersed by the Archduke John, on his entrance into Italy:
"ITALIANS!—Give ear to the voice of truth and reason. These tell you that you are the slaves of France; that you for her waste your gold and your blood. The kingdom of Italy is a mere dream, a vain name. The conscription, the burthens, the oppressions of every kind, the nothingness of your political existence, these alone are realities."
"Reason also tells you, that in such a state of degradation, you can neither be esteemed, remain at peace, nor be Italians. Do you wish to be once more Italians? Unite, then, your hearts, and your power, to the generous arms of the emperor Francis. At this moment he causes a powerful body to descend into Italy. He sends them not to gratify an idle thirst of conquest, but to defend himself, and secure the independence of all the nations of Europe, which are threatened by a succession of attacks that allow no doubt of the inevitable slavery prepared for them."
"If GOD protects the virtuous exertions of the emperor Francis, and his mighty allies, Italy shall be again happy, and once more respected in Europe. The head of the church will possess again his freedom and his dominions; and a Constitution, founded on nature and true policy, shall bless the Italian soil, and render it impenetrable to any foreign power."
"It is Francis who promises you so happy and glorious an existence.—Europe knows it: the word of the Prince is sacred—is immutable as pure. Awake, then, Italians, rouse yourselves. Of whatever party you have been or now are, fear nothing, for you are Italians. We come not to investigate—to punish; we come to aid—to deliver you. Will you remain in the state of confusion in which you are seen? Will you behave otherwise than the Spaniards, that people of heroes, whose words and actions are in harmony."
"Do you love less than they your holy religion, your honor, and the name of your nation? Do you abhor less than they, base servitude, because you were seduced into its snare by fraudulent speeches? Though the treatment you have experienced has been most opposite
to those speeches. Italians! Truth and reason say to you, that so favorable an occasion never offered itself of throwing off the yoke cast upon Italy. They tell you, that if you do not listen to them, you incur the danger arising from the victorious army, which subdues without consideration, a people without a name and without rights; that, on the contrary, if you cling to your deliverers, and conquer with them, Italy will re-assume its station among the greatest nations of the earth, and may become again what it once was, the first."
"Italians!—A better fate is in your hands; in hands which brought the torch of illumination into every quarter of the globe, and restored to Europe, when sunk in barbarity, the sciences, arts and morals."
"Ye Milanese, Tuscans, Venetians, Piedmontese, be mindful of the period of your ancient being. The days of peace and prosperity may return to you faster than ever, if your conduct render you worthy the blessing of change."
"Italians!—Have but the will, and you will be Italians again, as glorious as your ancestors, as happy and contented as you ever were in the fairest epoch of your history."
John, Archduke of Austria.
PICTURE OF VIENNA.
VIENNA, June 7.
To relieve the inhabitants of this city, a part of the French troops have been placed in barracks.
Provisions every day become more scarce. Flesh, bread, and other victuals; even tobacco is become very scarce. The city guard is hardly able to keep the populace in order; who crowd around the butchers, bakers, and wherever eatables are purchased. The greatest agitation prevails everywhere, and several thousands of individuals are without the means of support. The bankers, who commonly held their meetings in St. Stephen's square, have been dispersed by the cavalry, and they have been prohibited, on pain of severe punishment, from assembling together.
The inhabitants have been ordered to deliver up all their arms and ammunition. All fowling-pieces, too, have been given up.
Notwithstanding the great number of wounded in the hospitals and other buildings, we have not heard of any inconsiderable disorders.
The following publication was on the 28th of May, posted in this place:—
The arrival of supplies of flour and grain being, under the present circumstances, attended with considerable difficulties, perplexities have of late arisen to procure the bakers as well as the public at large, with sufficient flour and corn. (But the most effectual arrangements having already been made to supply the deficiency,) the public are not on that account acquainted with the said-consolatory information, but also cautioned from ultimately anxiety not to carry their claims on the trading part of the community to any exorbitant height, and thus to transmute an imaginary evil into a real one, nor disturb the public tranquility and order by violent proceedings. On this account, moderate allowances are for the present only delivered by the trade's people to the different parties; and disturbers of the public peace shall be punished with the utmost rigor warranted by law.
FERDINAND, Count Bissingen.
Vienna, May 28, 1809.
Proclamation of the Regency of Lower Austria.
We are informed that a great number of French, Bavarian, Baden, Wirttemberg, and other powers allied with France, as well as several vagabonds, persons without profession and among them foreign Jews, inhabit the capital and suburbs. We know also that several deserters from the said powers are placed as workmen with different private persons. The Regency of Lower Austria order in consequence of a disposition of his majesty the Emperor of the French, all the inhabitants of the city and suburbs to declare in 24 hours, whether they have any deserters from the said States whatever their name or condition and whether they have not given refuge to persons without any profession, vagabonds, and foreign Jews. Any who shall risk concealing the above described individuals, shall pay a fine of 54 florins for each individual, and shall be punished more severely, according to circumstances."
WEST INDIES.
BRIDGETOWN, (Bar.) June 13.
The Undaunted frigate of 38 guns arrived yesterday here from Cadiz, with the hon. Mr. Cochrane the bearer of important dispatches from the British and Spanish governments for the viceroy of Mexico.
Extract of a letter from Halifax—August 8.
"Admiral Cochrane is coming here from the West Indies, with his squadron. It is said he will be expected in about a fortnight."
August 9.
"The Lady Pellet packet, has just arrived from Falmouth, 23 days. I have yet only seen a London paper of July 6, the English Chronicle. It says, "we stop the press to state, that intelligence from the 30th ult. from Corunna, announces the entire evacuation of Galicia by the armies under Ney and Soult, whose united forces have been reduced to 12,000.—They carried with them 6000 sick and wounded.—Thus the port of Ferrol is again delivered from the enemy."
August 6—at night.
"Since writing this morning I have seen a London paper, the Evening Mail of July 7. The "Postscript" says, "Letters from Heligoland of the 2d inst. were received yesterday.—It was reported, and believed there, at that date, that a further battle had taken place between the two grand armies near the Danube, in which the French were defeated with great loss. "Our collector has just informed me, that the clause in the act permitting the American trade to the Ports (Halifax, Shelburne, &c.) in American bottoms, having expired with the last session of Parliament, a new clause has been passed previous to its expiration, authorising his majesty to permit that trade under certain restrictions, by his Order in Council, until the year 1812—but, his Majesty not having thought proper to renew his order in Council to

that effect, the trade to these ports in American bottoms, could no longer be permitted here.
HALIFAX, (N. S.) Aug. 4.
FURIEUSE.
The following particulars of the capture of the French frigate La Ferieuse, by a British sloop of war the Bonne Citoyenne, Capt. Mounsey, were handed us from a gentleman who was passenger on board the latter ship.
The Bonne Citoyenne sailed from Spit-head June 18, with the Quebec Trade; &c. on the 2d of July, lat. 44. long. 27. had the misfortune to separate from the convoy, in a thick fog, while pursuing a strange sail. This unpleasant circumstance determined Capt. Mounsey to cruise between lats. 43 and 45, inclining to the westward, in the hope of falling in with the Trade again. At 2 P. M. on the 5th of July, lat. 43 long. 36; a large French frigate was seen at a considerable distance, taking possession of an English merchantman. Capt. M. ordered immediate chase to be given, under every sail that could be set; and had the good fortune, though the wind continued light, to gain on her, in a pursuit of 140 miles, so as to enable him to lay the Bonne Citoyenne within a cable's length of the Enemy, at 23 minutes past 9 o'clock the next morning, when he commenced the Engagement in the most spirited and gallant manner—which continued, with unabated fury, for the space of 6 hours and 51 minutes;—during which, the French officers since say, the frigate discharged 71 broadsides—and, his Majesty's sloop, still more profuse, poured in (from the larboard and starboard alternately, as circumstances, and the extreme heat of the ordnance would permit) 131 broadsides. At length, our ammunition being nearly expended, Capt. M. determined to run along side of the frigate, give her three warm discharges, and board her in the smoke, with every man in his ship.—Here the Enemy's prudence got the better of his obstinacy; and at 50 minutes past 4 o'clock P. M. he hauled down his colors.
The ship proved to be La Ferieuse frigate, commanded by Capt. La Marant Ker Daniel, pierced for 44 guns (can mount 54) armed enflue, carrying only 10 24-pounders, including eight thrown below subsequent to the action, 2 long 24-pounders, and 6 of smaller caliber; manned with 195 men (including a Colonel and detachment of the line) and 16 passengers.—Thus ended a conflict, perhaps never surpassed in the proud triumphal page of British Naval History. She is a frigate of the largest class, seven years old, sails remarkably fast, and is well calculated for his Majesty's service. She was one of the squadron from L'Orient, lately blocked up in the Saints by Admiral Cochrane, and was on her passage from Guadalupe for France, with a valuable cargo of sugar, coffee and cocoa.—When first taken possession of, she had eight feet water in her hold, with 13 shot holes under water, and her upper works wonderfully torn;—not a single yard aloft, and only her three lower masts standing, two of which (mizen and main) went over board 28 hours after she struck, and left the foremast without rigging trembling with its own weight.—Nor was it until the 10th of July, that any sail could be set upon it.
With our small boat, the only one left that would float on the water, one half our number was immediately exchanged for one half of theirs; and thus were both ships exposed in the middle of the Atlantic, with the number of prisoners in each nearly double that of her crew.
The hull of the Bonne Citoyenne received considerable damage—her masts and yards much injured, her sails and rigging cut to pieces, (113 cannon shot through the main top sail—19 of which were in one cloth) and her anchor at the bows broken short like a pipe shank.
The frigate had 17 men killed and 32 wounded during the action—The sloop of war, one man killed and four wounded.
The conduct of Mr. Black, who was a passenger on board the Bonne Citoyenne, during the action, is highly spoken of by Captain Mounsey, his officers and crew.
Domestic.
Extract of a letter from one of the Seavans of Paris to the Hon. Samuel L. Mitchell, received by the ship Mentor, captain Ward.
"I am sorry I have no time to copy for you, as I proposed, an analysis of Tobacco, in which I said M. Vauclain. I shall only mention, at present, that the acrid principle of tobacco, differs from that of all other vegetables, whose properties are known. It can, by an easy process, be completely separated from the plant either green or dried, and in a liquid state so that it may be combined with the dried leaves of any tree forming tobacco. The remains of the plant, after the acrid principle is thus separated, have neither smell nor taste.—The memoir on this subject will be inserted in the next number of the Annales du Musee, a work conducted by the professors of the garden of plants. I have sent, for the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, a translation of it."
From the N. York Public Advertiser.
THE EARL OF SELKIRK.
Cease to doubt. If the following sentiments are not dictated in the spirit and intentions of the British ministry, we will suffer our ears to be nailed to the whipping-post. In May last, when a special minister had already been despatched from England with instructions to Mr. Erskine—when, as if the system had not been previously matured in the British cabinet, Selkirk was authorized by Canning to feel the pulse of the nation through Parliament, prior to the development of his treacherous perfidy to this country. To doubt any longer would be the extreme of weakness and folly. Selkirk is no fool although employed as a dudgeon and the supple instrument of the cabinet and the knavery of Canning. The right to search our vessels and the indiscriminate
villainy, to impress our seamen, is openly and wickedly avowed in a motion on an address to the King of Great Britain, insisting that "he shall demand satisfaction from the American government, for the conduct of its officers, in refusing to deliver up deserters from the British naval service." After this, we should not be astonished if an order was to be issued to recruit the armies of his majesty's colonies by an immediate levy in the United States of America. Jackson has not scrupled and surely had authority to make a similar demand of an independent government. Why should the forbearance exclusively attach to America? They have obtained from us our surplus produce by treachery.—The next step will unmask and shew them bold faced villains.—Force will supply their necessities and their avarice; consequences avow! Let us return to Canning's knave.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
House of Lords, May 4. "The Earl of Selkirk rose, in pursuance of notice, and entered into a detail of the circumstances relative to the affair of the Chesapeake and the subsequent trials at Halifax of some of our seamen for mutiny and desertion, for the purpose of shewing that there was every reason to believe that the American government must have known that British deserters had been entered on board the Chesapeake, and refused to be delivered up, particularly as no inquiry had been instituted into the conduct of its officers upon the occasion. It was, therefore, in his opinion, improper in Ministers to make an unqualified reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake; they ought to have demanded satisfaction from the American government for its conduct in refusing to deliver up deserters from our service; and it was because he believed that ministers were, upon that occasion, disposed to make improper sacrifices to the injury of our maritime rights, that he thought it his duty to bring forward the subject. His Lordship dwelt some time on the importance of our maritime rights, and the necessity of maintaining them to the utmost extent; and concluded by moving an humble address to his Majesty, stating the opinion of the house, that no arrangement ought to be made for the adjustment of the differences between his country and America, without a reparation being demanded from the American government, for the conduct of its officers in harboring and refusing to deliver up deserters from the British naval service."
Well! how do you like it?—This, be assured, is not the language of an individual, it is the open and avowed sentiments of the British Cabinet. It is acknowledged by the disavowal of Erskine's negotiation, and it will be confirmed by the first proposition of Jackson; if our government, as we are convinced it will, do not repeal the insult offered the United States, in sending them an incendiary to debate the rights of nations, then farewell to our independence.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22.
The prisoners confined in irons in Carthage, have all escaped. They were fifteen in number. Of these, the last two reached this city yesterday, in the schooner Capac. Thirteen still remained in the Hospital; with the hope of being soon permitted to follow the example of their deluded fellow sufferers.
ST. LOUIS, (U. L.) July 19.
The two Ioways who were under condemnation for murder in the jail of this place, made their escape a few days ago and have not yet been heard of.
Upwards of one hundred Osages arrived here a few days ago, on business relative to the death of their principal chief Whitehair. His death was unexpected, and his illness of short duration. Whitehair had visited Washington City as well as many other towns of the Atlantic, and had viewed with attention the extraordinary facility with which the white men procured food & clothing—he wished to imitate them, but often complained that his children were wayward, and hard to controul or govern. We learn that the young chiefs have said that something supernatural had occasioned his death, and that they must kill one of the Pauns nation to appease his manes.
Extract of a letter dated Fort Osage, near the Fire Prairie, Missouri, July 11.
"On the 8th inst. the St. Louis Missouri Fur Company, arrived at this post, on their passage to the Rocky Mountains, and this day their boats to the number of ten got under way for their destination. This company consists of an incorporated body of merchants, who have associated together for the purpose of carrying on the Indian trade, trapping and hunting on the head waters of the Missouri, and have organized a body of Militia of 140 and upwards in number, under the command of Major Chouteau, for the purpose of conveying the Mandan chief to his nation, & are under the orders of the governor of the territory of Louisiana until this service is performed; after which they proceed on their original destination and pursuits."
"This detachment appears to be well armed and equipped, and leave this in perfect good order and high spirits, and have no doubt but they will be quite competent to pass (or chastise should it be found necessary) any tribe of hostile Indians (if any such they should meet with) on the Missouri."
"P. S. This post is situated on the Missouri river, 350 miles above St. Louis, and is central to the Osages, Kansas, Ottas, Missouris, Loways, and Pawanias nations of Indians. Those nations of Indians are quite peaceable and friendly disposed, except the Kansas, who at times commit depredations on the other tribes—The U. States have erected a trading house here for their accommodation."
In Spain and Italy there is a set of fanatics called flagellants, who flag themselves for the good of their souls. They bare their backs, and after lacerating themselves with leathern thongs, or hide, until they are weary, call upon the spectators to apply the whip with vigour. Our leading Tories in their patient endurance of British outrages, very much resemble the flagellants. They bawl out to the British
government, "Put it on; we can bear it; it is for the good of our souls."
Anti-Monarchist.
NEWS FROM RUSSIA.
The Editor of the Federal Gazette is indebted to the politeness of a mercantile friend for the following extract:
"St. Petersburg, Aug. 21, 1809."
Yesterday arrived at Beverly, the brig Ann, 55 days from Gottemburg. She has a cargo of (200 tons) Iron, which appears to be the only article of Russian import we shall receive; for it is said that no vessels will go up to Russia. She reports twenty-six sail captured by Danish privateers; that two or three condemnations had been made on very frivolous pretences; that the Danes would respect all vessels having either the Danish or French Consul's certificate, and suffer them to proceed—reports eighty vessels at St. Petersburg seized under American colors by the Russians, seizing vessels from England; that only one vessel of all those at Gottemburg, had or would attempt to go up; did not know her fate."
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1809.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Submission to England is Subjection to France.
IF experience is at all to be consulted in the present situation of our affairs, its warning voice will admonish us of a singular fact in relation to a connection with either of the belligerents. The idea has very frequently been impressed upon the public mind that a connection with the English is ruinous to any nation; but the thought, that submission to England is subjection to France has not, that we know of, yet been enforced before the American community. By submission to England, we mean a servile obedience to her influence, by an abandonment of incontestible rights, which leads tacitly to a connection with her. Every kingdom of Europe which has failed honestly and vigorously to resist the policy, and pretensions of Great Britain, has become a theatre for a civil war, or fallen a prey to the conqueror Bonaparte. If it were only one or two nations that had thus become the victims of their British attachments, one might be led to doubt of the certainty of the destruction which awaits every power which is unhappy enough to be Englished. But when, at a glance, we have Holland, Austria, Prussia, Spain, Switzerland, and the kingdoms of Italy among the number, there is no room left for incredulity. It is singular enough, that the fate of these countries is appealed to by the federal party as evidence of the danger to be apprehended from the universal domination of Bonaparte: they never reflect, that the first false step of those unfortunate nations, was a connivance and a connection with England. The pretext for a connection with Great Britain, is one of the most silly that can be imagined. Her friends tell us (and they tell us, too, with serious faces !) that her navy protects other countries from invasion and destruction by French power. With respect to other nations this means nothing; for France can invade them by land; and with respect to ourselves, the weakness of the pretext is palpable. How can Great Britain, who is held in continual trepidation for her own safety, at the very rumor of French flat-bottomed boats crossing the channel; how can that same Great Britain pretend to guard a coast like ours! No, indeed, it must be something more certain than the naval power of Britain, which is itself the continual sport of an unstable element, that must give safety to these states. It must be our own valor, aided by our own resources. We must not suffer our strength to be sapped by a copartnership with the English. In truth, England stands much more in need of our protection than we do of hers, and it is for that very reason she wishes to draw us nearer to her. Protect America! Alas! when has England been the disinterested protectress of any nation? Even when Sir John Moore and his army were in the heart of Spain, Freire was bargaining at Madrid for a free trade for British subjects to the Spanish colonies, and the English troops were ordered not to act until Freire gave orders, which orders never arrived, because the Junta refused the enormous demands of British cupidity. The gallant Moore fell a sacrifice to as base and vile a commercial intrigue as the annals of history contain. Surely the Americans at the present day, will not submit to demands from England which, in principle and practice, the Spanish Junta, in the midst of misfortunes, have nobly spurned. Even honest federalists themselves, seeing there is no other way to avoid subjection to France but by resisting Great Britain, will eventually unite in opposing her eternal aggressions.
FOR THE ARGUS.
TREATMENT OF ALIENS.
IT is a question worthy of reflection, whether a tax on such aliens as have a visible interest in the country, by marriage or by stationary residence, and who, notwithstanding, refuse to swear allegiance to this country, would not be a measure of political wisdom?
The nations to which aliens belong will have no reason to complain. England charges additional duties on merchandise, imported by aliens in British bottoms, and prohibits aliens from being factors in her colonies. France and the other nations of Europe make similar distinctions. So that whether the U. S. charge additional duties on their imports or impose an additional capitation or poll tax upon their persons; the nations to which they belong will have no reason to complain.
Besides, the imposition of this latter species of tax, will produce political effects of more consequence to the nation, than the sum which shall accrue to the revenue.
Though by the by, from their numbers in this country, I do not expect that the produce of such a tax should be a consideration of little importance.
The collection of this tax will necessarily oblige the tax-gatherers to keep lists of the names and residence of aliens; and if to these, they were obliged to add the countries to which they avow allegiance; upon the deposit of such rolls of collection in the treasury of the state; the country would have an opportunity of knowing who and how many in number are subjects of those powers with whom it may be either at peace or war. It will be thus enabled to judge of their power and influence in each state; and whether in case of war they should be imprisoned or expelled the country in conformity with the dictates of sound policy and of the laws of nations. Perhaps even the adoption of both measures; additional duties on the imports, and a capitation tax on their persons, would be most advisable. Both would reach aliens of every description whether employed in trade or otherwise.
Although it be a principle in the laws of nations, that the state or country which receives aliens, engages to afford them the same social protection that the laws afford to its natural born subjects; and therefore, that a government after their admission, cannot with justice, make laws affecting the persons of aliens, which render their situation more rigorous than heretofore; for the contrary would be a violation of the tacit or express stipulations upon which they are supposed to have migrated; yet the alien by his admission has subjected himself to the laws of the body politic, and is equally punishable for their contravention as the natural born citizen. This objection at most can only apply to those who reside here previous to any future legislative act upon this subject, but to those who shall come subsequently, it is entirely without any application. Besides it should not be forgotten that admission is granted to persons emigrating to this country upon the supposition that they intend renouncing allegiance to every other government, and of becoming citizens of this country. If, therefore, in violation of this implied contract, they continue to avow allegiance to the government of any other country, they will have no reason to complain of these personal restrictions.
As to the complaints of the governments to which they belong, they are entirely out of the question: every smatterer in the laws of nations must know, that the measures here proposed are only rights of every independent sovereignty, unless such sovereignty happen to be bound to the contrary by existing treaties.
We know that there are many who, to avoid the hardships consequent upon such legislative measure, will take the oath of allegiance to this country, though still their hearts shall remain attached to the interests of another country. This is an undeniable truth, but if this were taken in its widest sense, it will prove the inutility of such oaths altogether. We know that the man who will knowingly violate his word, will little regard the obligation of an oath, but still, as an oath is the most solemn pledge of good faith between man and man; all governments have agreed in the utility of its adoption.
The U. S. have a census of the inhabitants of their country, but not of their friends. The measure here suggested would effect this. It would cause those to declare themselves who are willing to stand by the country; and it is as true in politics as it is in religion, that he who is not with me is against me. E—N—A.
PRESENT VIEW OF THE ARMORY, by H. BANGS,
is received and shall be published in our next.
THE LIST OF PRIZES in the New York Black River Lottery,
is received at this office, where adventurers may know the fate of their tickets. August 29. 3t
THE BELL TAVERN EXCHANGE COFFEE ROOM,
will be open on the 1st of October, in a large front room, now building for that purpose, which will be furnished and fitted out in the most convenient manner. It shall be under the entire control of the subscribers, and furnished with news-papers from every part of the continent.
The rules, &c. which may be drawn up by the subscribers, shall be faithfully attended to in every respect.
Any subscriber who, on the opening of the Coffee Room on the 1st Oct. may not be satisfied with such arrangements as depend on the proprietors, will be at liberty to withdraw his name.
Terms, five dollars per annum, payable 1st October.
RICHD. C. WORTHAM, & Co.
Richmond, August 28th, 1809. 2
MR. JOSEPH BROWN, late of Nottoway County,
or his Agent or Attorney. Take notice, that I shall on the third Monday of September next, at the Master Armourer's office, in the public armory, proceed to take depositions in my suit against you, Joseph Brown, depending in said Nottoway Court, and shall continue in my proceedings, from day to day, by adjournments, until every deposition in said suit is taken.
LUMAN BISHOP.
Mancester, Aug. 26th, 1809. td
P. S. I have 2 or 3 excellent TENEMENTS,
in Mancester, to rent immediately. L. B.
FOR SALE.
Landing this day from on board the Sch'r. Weymouth, from New York, 19 Hds. & 105 bbls. MUSCOVADO SUGARS, of good qualities.
IN STORE,
28 Hds. Brown Sugars, 50 Hds & 50 bbls. Loaf Sugars, 3 Pieces & 50 Bags Coffee, 20 Boxes Cotton Cards, 12 Boxes Playing Cards, Black Eagle, 10 Hds. Antigua Rum, 20 half boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass. Together with a general assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Goods. Terms liberal. Cash for wagon Flour. IVOY & SIZER. August, 25th 1809. wst
JOHN & JOSEPH BOYCE, Junr. (Stationers and Book Binders, opposite to the Globe Tavern) have just received, and are now opening for sale, a fresh supply of Writing Paper, &c. in addition to their former stock, consisting of Drawing Paper, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Pocket Books, Quills, Ink Powder, Ink, India Ink, India Rubber, Penknives, Plain & Cut Glass and Pewter Inkstands of different sizes, Office Seals, Office Wafers, Wafers of all colours, Sealing Wax, Sand Boxes, Pounce, Ivory and Bone Buttons, Pounce Boxes, Ivory Folded Fans, Camel hair Brushes, Red Paper Pasteboards, &c. Day Books, Journals and Ledgers, without parent books, and parent books. Record and Shaeff's Books, and Books of every description ruled to any pattern.
John & Joseph Boyce avail themselves of this opportunity to re-earn their grateful acknowledgements for the liberal encouragement they have been favoured with since their first opening business, and to assure their friends and the public, that they will always have a regular supply of every article in the stationary business, for sale of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms.
Richmond, August 24th, 1809. Slates, Cyphering Books, Copy Books, &c. N. B. Orders from the Country, & any attended to. Wst
ON, on Sunday night, the 21st of April, a SMALL RED POCKET BOOK, containing various papers, among which was a bond of 150 dollars given to me by Jacob Bowers, witness Nathaniel Holleman. Any person who finds the said papers to me shall receive a full satisfaction for their trouble.
August 23th, 1809. JAMES HOOPER. 1t
NOTICE is hereby given that I shall petition the ensuing General Assembly of Virginia to invest in me the fee simple right to the lands of which my husband, James Allen Bradby, died seized and possessed—the heirs of said Bradby being aliens, if any living. ANN H. ADAMS. Surrey County, 18th August, 1809. wst
NOTICE. The subscriber intends to leave the state for a few months. During his absence, his professional business will be attended to, by his friends, Daniel Call, George Hay and William Wirt, Esqrs. ALEXANDER MCRAE. Richmond, August 25th, 1809. 3t
THE imported and highly celebrated horse CITIZEN, now in high health, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on the Appomattox river, 3 miles below Bevil's bridge, 28 south of Richmond, 25 above Petersburg, 14 north of Danwiddie court house and 25 south east of Powhatan court house. GEORGE EVANS. Oakland, 22nd August 1809. (wst)
NOTICE.—On Monday the 28th day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, upon a credit of twelve months, the PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Col. ROBERT GOODE; consisting of the present crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and Hay; the stock of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; the plantation utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. It is particularly requested that all those who may have claims against the estate will make them known immediately to either of the subscribers, in order that provision may be made for payment. RICHARD B. GOODE, FRANCIS GOODE, Administrators with the will annexed.
That valuable and well known estate called WHITBY, on James River, about three miles from the Town of Manchester, will also be sold by private sale; it contains 1262 acres of Land, about 220 acres of which are of the first rate Low grounds and more than one half of the residue thereof is heavily timbered. To this estate there is attached one of the best fisheries on James River and every convenient and necessary house for the accommodation of a family. An indisputable title will be made and possession given on the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing small grain at any time agreeable to the purchaser. The terms may be known on application to Richard B. Goode, Manchester, or Francis Goode, Powhatan. July 11, 1809. wids
AT the request of the Legatee, and by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the late Col. Robert Goode, dec. for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned, due to Mr. James Lyle, the above mentioned tract of land and improvements will be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 23d day of October next, if not previously disposed of by private contract, in which event taking place, time of notice will be given. Terms of sale, one third part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years, the instalments to carry interest from the day of sale, and the purchaser giving such satisfactory security as may be required. JOHN MURCHIE. TARLTON SAUNDERS, } Trustees. Manchester, 24th August, 1809.
THE 21st No. of REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. Also, just received, the first vol. of "THE AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY, or, the NATURAL HISTORY of the BIRDS of the U. STATES;" illustrated with plates engraved and coloured from original drawings, taken from nature, by Alexander Wilson. Aug. 29. wst
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.

REMOVAL. THE subscriber has removed near the Bason where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission.  HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf
LAND FOR SALE.—THE GLEBE LANDS in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Maury, dec and now occupied by Nathaniel Ragsdale, will be sold, on the premises to the highest bidder, on Friday the fifteenth September next, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. By order of the Overseers of the Poor.  JOHN WINN, Jr. Clk. A bemarle, August 4th, 1809.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is repaid. Nearly 100 acres are in low ground, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Publisher. September 8, 1809. tf
City Hotel to Let. THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT with out Houses, Stables &c. situated on the street that leads from the main street by the Governor's to the Capitol; which was lately in the occupancy of Mr. Jas. Vaughan, as a Tavern. It will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tare of this City, who are authorized by me to let the same.  RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, formerly the property of Jacob Williamson, dec. late of Amelia county, between 900 and 1000 acres. This land lies about one mile from Appomattox river and six miles above Gooch bridge. The soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, Indian corn, wheat, and other small grain. One third part of the purchase money will be required on cash, and the balance in two equal annual installments. If the ab. ve land is not sold, it will be disposed of before the sixteenth day of September next, the same will then be set up to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house, on the said plantation, and in case it should not be sold, it will then be re-set for one year.  GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Ex'r. August 9th, 1809. tf
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes.  DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I shall petition the general assembly of Virginia at their next session, for a divorce from Bernard Florence Hantelman, to whom I was married on the 17th day of November last, for reasons which will be then and there made known.  MARY HANTELMAN. July 24-h, 1809 3m.
THE Subscriber will sell the HOUSE & LOT, at present occupied by himself—and also, an unfinished HOUSE with a half acre LOT of LAND attached to it, near his residence. If no previously disposed of by private contract, this property will be sold at public auction, upon the premises, on the fourteenth day of September ensuing. The improvements on the lot occupied by the subscriber are plain, neat, comfortable and in good repair. If required, some time will be given for a part of the purchase money. The situation of this property is eligible, both as it regards health and good neighborhood.  SAMUEL GREENHOW. Richmond, August 16th, 1809. tds
FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, a LUMBER-HOUSE that will hold from 60 to 100 tbs. of tobacco. (either with or without a large loft over it). It will answer well for a Tobacco Manufactory, or a Wheelwright's or Coachmaker's shop, as it has a good inclosed yard attached to it—also a small brick house with but one room on a floor—also a Store on the Main Street opposite the Bell Tavern, and formerly occupied as a Printing Office and latterly as a Bookbinder's shop. Enquire of the subscriber, living at the Falling Garden.  James Lownes. Richmond, 8th month 1st, 1809.
WILL BE SOLD on Monday 11th September next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Nathaniel Pope, dec, in Hanover county, several likely slaves, consisting of men, women and children, the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, one coach and single chair, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, the crop of corn, wheat, oats, blades, and top fodder, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser for all sums above ten dollars on their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.  PHILIP DUVAL, Administrator, August 1st 1809. tds
AT the same time and place, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Nathaniel Pope, dec'd, bearing date 28th day of Oct. 1808, will be sold (in conformity to the provisions of an act of the last session of Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An act concerning executions for other purposes") the following slaves, to wit; Milly and her children, York, Betty, Kitty, Daniel and Ben, or so many of the slaves above named, as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt in said deed expressed, together with the charges of executing the same.  THOMAS PRICE, Trustee. 1st August, 1809. tds
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. Andrew is about thirty years old an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler, and afterwards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester, in his tobacco stemmery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in Jail, so that I get him again.  James Henderson. 20th June, 1809. tf
COMMITTED to the jail of Montg. county, on the 27th day of April, a negro man who calls himself NO SES; says he is about twenty two years of age; he is near six feet high stout built, and says he is the property of Richard Terrell. The owner is requested to come forward, pay all charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law requires.  H. GIBSON, Jailor. (3m) June 29th, 1809.
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he will purchase WHEAT delivered at the COLUMBIAN MILLS, or he will receive Wheat there, to be manufactured on very moderate and advantageous terms to the holders of this article, viz., for every 340 pounds of good Merchantable Wheat, he will engage to deliver one barrel of good Superfine Flour, or he will receive Wheat at 6s and 8s per bushel, of 60 lbs., and deliver Superfine Flour at $6.12 1/2 cts. with a small proportion of Fine Flour at $5.62 1/2 cts. per barrel—to be inspected and delivered in good order at the Mill. The FLOUR made at this Mill has always been held in high repute, and it is the intention of the present Proprietor to sustain its character. The CORN MILL is in complete order—very attention will be paid to customers sending their CORN to be ground on toll at the usual rate. Good fresh MEAL for sale in small or large quantities at very moderate prices for Cash. Apply to Mr Samuel Leech on the premises, or to JOHN GRANBERY, Residing in Norfolk. CASH given for CORN delivered at the Mill Richmond, 7th July, 1809. tf
A BANK NOTE of one hundred DOLLARS, was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement.  JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 19th, 1809. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust, from Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers, to the highest bidder, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, upon the 29th day of September next, the following
Tracts of Land With their appurtenances, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say; one tract situate in the county of Montgomery, containing eight hundred acres being that tract on which the said Andrew Lewis now lives; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned on the north, containing ten thousand acres; one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclusive survey, containing seven thousand seven hundred acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres; one other tract called the Cresswell Neck, containing three hundred and sixty six acres; one other tract called Severns tract on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres; one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract called Prothonous Garden, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres; one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres above mentioned, containing eighty acres; one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and containing one hundred acres; one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situate Hope Well Forge—one other tract adjoining thereto, containing one hundred and forty acres—one other tract adjoining the same, called the Saw mill tract, containing four hundred and thirty eight acres—and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hundred acres—which said several tracts of land are situate in the county of Montgomery. The said sale will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly passed the 31st day of January, 1800, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes."  EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees  JOHN PROSSER, } N. B. The above mentioned property is situate on and about what is generally called the BENT MOUNTAIN, and considered a very valuable estate, particularly for grazing. Any one wishing for more particular information, may apply to Charles Johnston, residing in Campbell County, near Lynchburg, or to Robert Pollard, George Pickett, or Gallego, Richard & Co. in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11, 1809. tds
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, 1809. tf
THE WORKS OF  THE LATE FISHER AMES, Esq. ARE FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. J. S. PLEASANTS.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.— The Subscribers wish to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FORT LEWIS, lying in the Counties of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 3,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,180 acres of Land lying in the County of Fluvanna, on the south side of the Rivanna river, extending from Col. Cary's line down the river, to within about a mile of Columbia. This last mentioned Land, being in five distinct tracts, will be sold separately or together, as may best suit any person desirous of purchasing. One fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasonable credit will be given for the balance.  GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28. tf
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Saturday the 29th of July, 1809. Resolved, That the share holders in the Company pay to the Treasurer five dollars on each share held by them respectively in thirty days from this day, and the further sum of five dollars on each of the said shares in sixty days from this day. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent share holders in the Company be sold on the first Saturday in September next, being the 2d day of that month, at the Washington Tavern in the City of Richmond, at 12 o'clock of that day. (A Copy) N. STEPPARD, Ck.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.— shall expose to public Sale, on the 3d Monday in August next, on the premises, a TRACT OF LAND situated in the County of Fluvanna on the three Forks of the Great Byrd Creek, eight miles from Columbia and fifty six miles from Richmond—it contains near 1800 Acres, one third of which is in cultivation, the balance is well timbered and generally fit for Tobacco —the whole is well watered and peculiarly favorable to CLOVER and TIMOTHY .—There is upon this estate a decent dwelling House and out Houses and Mill with a pair of BURR and a pair of COLOGNE STONES —Mr. Robt. Mims, who resides upon the LAND, will show it to any person desirous of purchasing.—The tract may be conveniently divided into three or four pars to suit the wishes of purchasers, who may be accommodated with Stocks of CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS and a team of large & well drawing Mules.—The terms will be, one fourth to be paid when the Title shall be made, the balance to be divided into three, four or five equal annual payments secured upon the Land by deed of Trust.  JOHN ADAMS. Richmond, 8th July, 1809.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD Stolen from me about the 12th of Nov. 1807, a negro man slave, named Cesar, the property of the subscriber—He formerly belonged to Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1799. He is now about 5 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by that it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James river over the falls. I was informed that he went over the mountains in a boat owned by one Greely. On delivering him to me or securing him in some Jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent.  ROBERT MITCHELL, City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
FOR SALE, in the town of Cartersville, upon James River, Ls No. 6 and 24, being the same formerly owned by Messrs. D. Jones—On the first is a good dwelling HOUSE, store and other improvements, and on the last, a good lumber house. A credit of one, two, and three years will be given: Bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid, will be required—For further particulars, apply to Messrs John & E. Cunningham, at Cartersville, who will show the premises, or to  JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, July 28. 6w
IN pursuance of a decree of the court of New Kent county, will be sold, at the court house, on the 14th day of Sept. next (it being court day) on a credit of six months, one TRACT OF LAND lying in said county, whereupon the late James Davis, decd, resided, within one mile of St. Peter's Church, containing by survey one hundred and sixteen acres. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser by the Commissioners. August 12, 1809. 3w
Fluvanna County, May quarterly session, 1809. Moncrieff Hill, Admin'sraor } with the will annexed of Robert Hill, deceased, Plff. } AGAINST } John Forbes & Patrick William } son, Defendants.  THE Defendant Williamson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of his country On the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Williamson do appear here on or before the first day of August quarterly term next and answer the Plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond Newspapers and continued for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste,  JOHN TIMBERLAKE, Jun. D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in Richmond, June 15th, 1809, Charles Yancey, plaintiff, AGAINST William Lipscomb, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executors of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough, defendants.  THIS cause was this day heard on the bill, answers, exhibits, examinations of witnesses, and reports of the commissioner, pursuant to the order of the eighth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and five, with exceptions thereto, and was argued by counsel; on consideration whereof, the court doth commit the said reports with the exceptions, to the commissioner who made them for him to reconsider and report thereupon. A Copy—Teste,  PETER TINSLEY, c. c. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Richmond, July 7th, 1809.
The parties concerned will be pleased to take notice that I have appointed Monday the eighteenth day of September next for carrying in effect the within decree, upon which day their attendance is required at my office with their accounts ready for final settlement. 2m WM. HAY, M. C.
York County Court, June quarterly session, 1809. Sarah Cary, Plff. } against } In Thomas Reeves, and Thomas } Chan. Griffin, Executors, &c. of } cery. Wm. Cary dec. d. ffs.
THE defendant Thomas Reeves not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said deft. is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the Plff. by her counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in September next and answer the bill of the Plff. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus printed in the City of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. And it is further ordered, that the other defendant Thomas Griffin, Executor of William Cary, deceased, be restrained from paying away or disposing of any debts or effects due to, or in his hands as executor aforesaid belonging to the said Thomas Reeves until the further order of this court. (Copy) Attest,  SAMUEL SHIELD Jun. c. v. c.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, June Court, 1809. Charles Garrott, Plaintiff, } vs. } In Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and } Chan. William Daniel, Jr. Defendants } cery.  ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Allen, is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ORDERED AND DECREED, that unless the said Samuel Allen shall appear here at October court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, 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.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, June Court, 1809. Edmund Glover, Plaintiff, } vs. } In Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and } Chan. William Daniel, Jr. Defendants } cery.  ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Allen is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ORDERED AND DECREED, that unless the said Samuel Allen shall appear here at October court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, 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.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in Richmond, June 1st, 1809. Archibald Pleasants and Jane his wife, John S. Moore and Anna his wife, John Cheadle and Elizabeth his wife, Isham Railey and Susanna his wife, John Woodson the younger, Thomas Railey and Martha his wife, William Railey and Judith his wife, and Philip Woodson and Sarah his wife, Plaintiffs, AGAINST Josiah Woodson, acting executor of John Woodson, deceased, Defendant.  ON motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, and for reasons appearing to the court, the order made in this cause the seventh day of February last, dismissing this suit with costs, is set aside, on the plaintiffs paying to the defendant the costs by him expended in defending the suit to the date of the said order; and on the further motion of the plaintiffs, by counsel, master commissioner Ladd is directed to perform the order made in this cause the seventeenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and three; but the plaintiffs are not to have the benefit of this order unless they shall comply with the conditions upon which it is made on or before the first day of the next term. A Copy—Teste,  PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of June, 1809. Horatio Wimm, plaintiff, AGAINST Frances Pettypool, executor of William Pettypool, deceased, and Miles Jordan, defendants.  THE defendant Frances Pettypool not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that she is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste,  PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time. Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber.  THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting Partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. In my absence, FRANCIS R. STRODIA is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from G. & KIRBY.  THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27th, 1809. w12m
GEORGE WATT, HAS just received and offers for sale—Sicily, Madeira and Sherry Wine, by the hhd. and quarter; Green Coffee; Orleans Sugar by the hhd.; German Planters Simplex by the piece or case; half pint glass Tumblers, in cases of 1000 each—and New York Soap and Candles. ON HAND,—Madeira Wine—Orleans and Muscovado Sugar—Green Coffee—Molasses—Prime Pork—Liverpool and Stone-Ware—Souchong, Hyson Skin and Gunpowder Tea—Spanish Segars—Raisins—Almonds—Nutmegs—Window Glass—Men's and Women's Shoes—which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms. Richmond, 29th July 1809.
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR  LINNEN or COTTON  RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY, ) AND will contract with country Storekeepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & PAINT NAILS.  WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices at wholesale and retail.
   CUT NAILS. CUT BRADS.   Wholesale prices. Retail prices. Wholesale prices. Retail prices.     3dy 13 1-2 cents. 14 1-2 cents per lb. 8dy 10 1-2 11 1-2   4 13 14 10 10 11   6 12 13 12 Do. Do.   8 11 12 20 Do. Do.   10 10 1-2 11 1-2 STRIPS.   12 10 1-2 11 1-2 3dy 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m.   20 10 1-2 11 1-2 4 22 1-3 67   6 17 84    WROUGHT NAILS.     6dy 14 15 per lb.     8 13 1-2 14 1-3   10 13 14   12 12 1-2 13 1-2   20 12 13   30 12 13    Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchers, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Penders, Traces, Stretchers, and Ox Chains;—Bridle, Collars, Hangers, Braces, Surcingles, Buck Bands, Belly Bands, Breeching, Fire Buckets, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, 2 9 Ditto plain 8 Suwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Mens calf skin shoes lined & bound 10s 6d 12 1/2 Do. side leather, 7s 6d a 9s. Negro shoes (strong russet) 7s 6d a 8s Womens leather shoes, thick soles, 7s 6d Do. do. thin, do. 6s 9 Do. do. slips, 6s Do. Morocco do. 6s 9 Do. do. ties, 7s 6 Girls leather shoes, 4s 6d 6s Boys do. 4s 6d 7s Any of the above articles made to order left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR. Richmond March 22, 1809. 6th July, 1809.—The price of Wrought Nails is raised half a cent per pound, by order of the Executive.  D. J. B.
Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.