Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-04-04 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1638.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 50   Wheat, 1 08   Flour, super-fine, 5 50   Flour, fine, 5 00   Corn, 2 80   Hemp, per ton, 275 00   Iron, 110 00   Bacon, 00 10   Whiskey, 00 45  
The noted and much admired English Horse, JACK ANDREWS,
IMPORTED by Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county and now his property, full fifteen hands and a half high, a broad bay, finely formed, in high health, vigor and spirit, the most active and best bottomed horse ever imported into this country, now rising 15 years old.  Will stand the ensuing season, at Temple Hill on Mechanic's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, with one mile of German's mill, and two miles of the Brick Tavern, and will be let to mares at Twenty Dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Fifteen Dollars, if paid by the tenth day of August. Gentlemen's mares will be required with the mares, for Twenty Dollars, discharged as above. Ten Dollars the leap and Thirty Dollars to ensure a mare to be with foal, and One Dollar with each mare to the groom; the leap and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered. Provided the mare is changed the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasture, well enclosed in three separate fields, grass—Servants will be boarded at two dollars per week, and grain will be furnished at the market price and given in manner and quantity agreeable to direction, and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escape, but will not be liable for any that may happen.  JAMES KINLO VING. For William Lightfoot.
This celebrated horse's performances in England, have not been inferior to any horse there except his brother Dick Andrews, who is considered the best horse in that country, giving seven pounds—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property—see Racing Calendar for that year.
At Worcester, July 5th, a maiden plate of £50, for 3 years old 6 stone 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews at 3 heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Miss Atkinson's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns b h Sweet Batherer, 5 years old; Mr. Hasdin's b c Eglantine, 4 years old; at Stafford, Oct. 7th. The town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, three years old, at three heats, beating Mr. Betteson's Little Pickle, four years old; Mr. Birtwell's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns b h True Blue, 5 years old.
In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 8th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Barres' ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's b f Scotella, 3 years old.
Dunby, August 15th—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lady of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue. In 1799 he won twice to wit—at Ludlow, on Friday the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart, at three heats.
At Worcester, August 8th—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats beating Mr. Arley's filly Dutches, 4 years old; Mr. Gwenton's b h Integrity late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hocks, 5 years old—after the first heat, four to one on her; after the second heat, four to one on Jack Andrews.
In 1800, he won six times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Major Rokes, August 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h Laberie, 4 mile heats, for 50 guineas—At Oxford, the town purse of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews, at 4 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Limbs, 5 years old, Lord Donegall's b h Wrangie, distanced the 4th heat—September, at Warwick, he won the town plate of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Tharm's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h Ashire, Mr. Edward's b m Durdies.
At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's b m Miscreant, 5 years old; Mr. Whele's ch h Expectation, Mr. Frangley's b h Cupid—six to four on Miscreant.
In 1801, Jack Andrews, at New-Market, April 20th received forfeit from Mr. Hethercoat's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lb. 200 guineas, half forfeit.
Behbury, June 16th—The Behbury Stakes, a handycap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir Henry T. Vane's Cock Fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Hethercoat's Hippomene, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's Dick Andrews, Mr. R. Hethercoat's Peppermint, and Cox's Edwin.
June 17th, a sweepstake of 5 guineas each, twenty subscribers, was won by Jack Andrews, beating colonel Grevener's Lady Catharine, Mr. Howor's Snuff Box.
B'ford, September 10th—The Woburn stakes of 10 guineas each, 5 miles, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumph, Mr. Galding's b c Skyrocket. Enfield, Sep. 23—£50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Fogley's gr g Ploughboy, velvet horse Little Thought Of, Hephastion and Contestor—see Racing Calendar for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great a length to mention all the races he has won.
Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 miles, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rooke's Jack Andrews, aged,
11 at 7 b walked over, (see racing calendar for 1802, pa. 383)  A. Lambourne, in Sept. Wednesday, 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacripant, Mr. Bacon's b m Soap.
Wm. LIGHTFOOT.
PEDIGREE.
Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highlander, his granddam Cardinal Puff, his great granddam by Taler, his great great granddam by Snip, his great great great granddam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great great granddam by Sanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Fram Old's White Neck, full sister to the Mumbury Galway, great great great great granddam by Sauce Box, a son of Gregg, sire of Coffy's Old Partner.
JAMES LORD, Seal.
I do hereby certify that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me by James Lord. Given under my hand and seal, the twenty-third day of December, one thousand eight hundred and four.
Wm. LIGHTFOOT, Seal.
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Amanda by Omnium, her dam Cloudy by Blank—Grey, Weddington mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803 by James Weatherby.
The noted and much admired English Horse, KNOWSLEY,
The handsomest and one of the best sons of Sir Peter Teazle, now unquestionably the best stallion in England—imported in 1801 by William Lightfoot, Esq. and now the property of Messrs. Woods of Albemarle.
WILL STAND the ensuing season at our stable in the upper end of Charlotte county, within half a mile of the main road leading from Prince Edward and Charlotte courthouses to Campbell courthouse and the western country, 17 miles above Charlotte courthouse and 18 below Gambell courthouse, 15 miles north from Cales and Boock's series and 25 miles south of Bent Creek, to cover mares at Twenty-Five Dollars the season which may be discharged by the payment of Twenty Dollars, if paid by the first day of October next. Mares will be required to be in foal for Thirty Five Dollars—one dollar to the groom will be required with each mare at the time of service. The season will commence on the first of March and expire the first of August. Richmond inspected tobacco will be taken in payment at 3 dollars per C and Petersburg and Lynchburg tobacco at 4 1/2 dollars per C. delivered on or before the first of October. When any gentleman will become paymaster for three or more mares, a deduction of 15 per cent. will be made for cash, if sent with the mares. Notes of hand will be expected in every instance where the money is not sent. It is owing to the peculiar circumstances of the times that the proprietors are induced to cover this extraordinary horse on the above reduced terms. This is the last season Knowsley will stand in this part of the country—gentlemen ought therefore to avail themselves of the present opportunity in procuring his valuable stock; being now generally, and we think justly esteemed the first horse in the state. Any mares that were put to Knowsley last season and did not prove with foal, shall be ensured this year for the season money.
Excellent and extensive pasture will be furnished gratis. Servants will be boarded at 9s. per week, and mares fed with grain as directed, at the lowest market price. The utmost attention will be paid to mares in every particular and all possible precaution taken to prevent accidents or escapes but will not be liable for any which may happen.
Those gentlemen who may find it most convenient to send their mares to the care of William Gaines, will be regularly sent to the horse and furnished with excellent pasture, and grain if required, and the greatest attention paid to them in every instance.
Knowsley's pedigree and performances have so often been published that it is deemed unnecessary to insert them at full length. Suffice it to say, no horse ever imported into Virginia has ever produced so many colts from the number tried as Knowsley. The following is a statement of the performances of Knowsley's colts in 1806, 1807 and 1808. In 1806 nine of his colts started, 7 of which proved successful in winning eleven prizes.
In 1807 we have only heard from five, two of which were winners, the other three run with great credit, and were always second best, beating several fine horses.
In 1808 we have heard of but four of his colts starting, all of which proved successful. It is probable several others have been winners, yet unknown to us.
Martin Hancock, William Gaines, Charlotte county, Feb. 2, 1809 oafTM
20 Dollars Reward.
LOST on the 24th February, in the city of Richmond, a red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a twenty dollar bank note, an acknowledged account of Mr. Y. Smith for 70 pounds some odd shillings, and a number of other papers which will be of no service but to the subscriber. All persons are forewarned from taking an assignment of said papers. The above reward will be given for the pocket book and its contents.
George Blakey. March 18th, 1809. 3tw#
Clover Seed.
The Subscriber has just received a large quantity of Fresh Clover Seed, WHICH will be disposed of at the lowest market price. Application to be made near the Basin, or at the store of Thomas White.
John J. Johnson, Flour Inspector. Richmond, Feb. 23d, 1809. 6W
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the second day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-third.
AN ACT giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands, forfeited for the non-payment of taxes, to redeem the same.
[Passed February 1st, 1805.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That the proprietors of lands forfeited to, and vested in the commonwealth, by the non payment of more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth, may redeem the same by paying into the treasury of this commonwealth, on or before the first day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and seven, all arrears of taxes due thereon.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the first day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-first.
AN ACT to amend an act, entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth."
[Passed 20th January, 1807.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That when the taxes on any tract or parcel of land remain unpaid for the space of two years, such tract or parcel of land shall be forfeited to the commonwealth, and shall not be subject to location. Provided, nevertheless, That he tract or parcel of land so as aforesaid forfeited, shall be subject to the redemption of the former rightful and proper owner at any time within three years after such forfeiture shall have accrued, upon payment of the taxes due thereupon, according to the following rules, to wit: That if the said taxes shall be paid in the first year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of twenty-five per centum per annum on the amount of the said taxes from the time they became due, till paid. If the said taxes shall be paid in the second year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of fifty per centum per annum on the amount of taxes due as aforesaid. If the said taxes shall be paid in the third year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of one hundred per centum per annum, as aforesaid. Provided also That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to affect the rights of infants, femes covert, or persons of unsound mind, until one year after the said taxes shall have accrued, upon their paying all taxes due, with an interest thereupon at the rate of ten per centum per annum on the amount due as aforesaid.
All acts and parts of acts contrary within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-third.
AN ACT providing for the redemption of certain lands forfeited for the non-payment of the taxes thereon.
[Passed February 6th, 1809.]
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, That all lands heretofore forfeited or hereafter to be forfeited to the commonwealth for the non-payment of taxes, by virtue of the laws now in force, shall be redeemable at any time within three years from the time when such forfeiture has heretofore accrued or shall hereafter accrue, and until the first day of March next succeeding the expiration of the said term of three years, on payment of the taxes due thereon, with an interest of ten per centum per annum on each year's tax, from the time when the same became or shall become due, until the time of such redemption. Provided, nevertheless, That all lands heretofore forfeited, shall be redeemable in like manner, and on payment of the like interest, on or before the first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Be it further enacted, That the auditor of public accounts, shall on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, and on or before the first day of March in every year thereafter, deliver to the collector of the taxes of each county, a list of all such forfeited lands therein, as on the first day of March preceding, had become irredeemable, which list shall be forthwith posted or hung up in the most public place in the courthouse of the county.
Be it further enacted, That on the first Monday in August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, and on the first Monday of August in every year thereafter, the collectors shall proceed, by public auction, at the door of the courthouse of each county, to sell to the highest bidder, each tract of land contained with the list of such forfeited lands, as were irredeemable on the first day of March in the preceding year, for ready money.
Be it further enacted, That if at any such sale, the former owner or owners of any forfeited tract of land so about to be sold, or any person for him or her or them, or in his, her or their behalf, with or without any authority or direction for that purpose, shall appear and pay the taxes due thereon, with interest as aforesaid, until the time of such sale, such tract shall not be sold, but an entry of such payment shall be made by the collector on the list aforesaid, and a receipt for such payment given to the person making the same in the name of the former owner or owners, and thereupon such land shall be taken to be redeemed, and the forfeiture accrued thereon, shall be and the same is hereby fully waived and remitted.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the commissioner or commissioners of the revenue, annually, on the first Monday in August, to attend at the courthouse of their respective counties, and to take and make out a list of all his sales so to be made by the collector, specifying the name or names of the former owner or owners, the sums paid and to whom sold; which
list the commissioner or commissioners shall forthwith transmit to the auditor of public accounts, who shall charge the collector with the amount of sales appearing thereon.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector to pay annually into the public treasury, all such sum or sums of money as he shall receive by virtue of this act, deducting a commission of five per centum thereon, which payment shall annually be made on the same day on which the taxes collected in the same year shall be payable.
Be it further enacted, That the lists of sale so certified and taken by the commissioners, or either of them, shall be sufficient to charge the collector or his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators thereon, with, on any motion to be made to recover the same by the auditor or of public accounts. And if any collector shall make default in the payment of any monies by him received, by virtue of this act, at the time hereby required, such collector, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators, shall be liable to all such fines, interest, damages and costs, and be recovered in the same manner as in case of a default in the payment of the commonwealth's revenue.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector making a sale by virtue of this act, to make and execute to the purchaser a deed in fee simple for the lands purchased, reciting the cause of sale, and in every action or suit at law or in equity, in which a former owner or owners of any tract of land so sold and conveyed, his, her or their heirs, devisee, or other person or persons claiming under him, her or them, shall contest the validity of the sale so made, the onus probandi shall lie on the party so contesting.
Be it further enacted, That the commissioners or commissioners for discharging the duties required of them by this act, shall be entitled to receive from the public treasury a commission of one and a half per centum on the amount of sales, on a warrant from the auditor of public accounts of the auditor of public accounts, at the public expense, to cause a copy of this act, and of an act passed the first day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, entitled, "An act giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands forfeited for the non payment of taxes, to redeem the same, and also of an act passed on the twentieth day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, entitled, "An act to amend an act entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth," to be published for six months successively in the present year, and for three months successively proceeding the first Monday in August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, to be published in some newspaper of general circulation, edited in each of the United States, if any such there be.
And be it further enacted, That the duties enjoined by this act to be performed by the collectors, shall, where the sheriff is collector, be performed by the high sheriff or collector, his, her or their deputies, or by any other person being a collector, or by any other person, wholly or in part, for the use of such sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being collector, shall be void; and every sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being a collector, making any purchase, either wholly or in part, for himself, or procuring any other person to make such purchase, wholly or in part, for the use aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay the sum of $500, to the use of the public, to be recovered by bill, plaint or information, in any court of record having jurisdiction thereof.
This act shall be in force from the passing thereof.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste, J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
5 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 16th inst. near the Meadow Bridges, a DARK IRON GRAY FILLY, 3 years old last summer, 5 feet 6 inches high, handsomely formed and carried, short switch tail, flowing mane, which has lately been docked, not thoroughly broke, though quite gentle to the bridle. Any person who will deliver her to the subscriber, at his residence near the Meadow Bridges, or to Derrough and Evans in Richmond, shall receive the above reward.
Samuel P. Parsons, 3d Mo. 24th, 1809. tf
HOUSES and LOTS FOR SALE.
BY virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Means, deceased, will be Sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Monday the tenth day of April next, the following LANDS and TENEMENTS, in the City of Richmond, that is to say:
Some Wooden Houses and a piece of Land opposite to Crouch's Tavern, on the street leading up by the Governor's.
Several Brick Tenements on the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse.
A House and Lot upon the Basin.
A moiety of another house upon the Basin, and the third of the lot belonging to it.
The Tenement where William Robertson, Esq. now resides.
The Tenement where the testator lived, and a naked Lot of Land adjoining to it.
Part of a naked Lot of Land lying between the dwelling house of Augustine Davis and the Basin.
The sale will commence at the house where the testator lived, and will be adjourned to the other tenements successively, until the whole are sold. 12 months credit will be allowed; the purchasers to give bond and approved security, together with a deed of trust upon the property, to ensure punctual payment of the purchase money.
DANIEL CALL, Ex'r. of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT MEANS, dec'd. Richmond, March 20, 1809. tds.
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in Richmond, February 27th, 1809.
John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed of John Christian deceased, James Paterson, the same John M. Walker, Administrator of Joyce Christian deceased, and the said John M. Walker and Susanna, his wife, sole heirs of the said Joyce Christian and George Smith, and the said John M. Walker, Executors of Lucy Duiguid, deceased, and George Christian and Joyce P. his wife, George E. Duiguid and Elizabeth his wife, and Lydia Duiguid, heirs of the said Lucy Duiguid, deceased, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and George Christian, Executor of Peter Paterson, deceased, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Paterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, and Charles Bacon, son and heir of Nancy Bacon, late Nancy Patterson, children and heirs at law of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of the said Peter Paterson, deceased, Mary Ann Patterson, widow of John Paterson, deceased, Charles Phelps and Molly, his wife, Lewis Dawson, and Lucy his wife, Samuel P. Christian, and Nancy his wife, Samuel Patterson and John Patterson, infants, by the said Samuel P. Christian, specially assigned their guardian, heirs of the said John Paterson, deceased, Defendants.
ON motion of the Plaintiffs, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth M'Reynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Paterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, Patterson, and Charles Bacon, heirs of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of Peter Paterson, deceased, are not inhabitants of this country, it is ordered that the said defendants appear before this court on the first day of the next term, and show cause, if any they can, why the suit lately depending between William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed, of John Christian, deceased, Joyce Christian, widow of the said John Christian and James Paterson, plaintiffs, and Charles Patterson, Defendant, which has abated as well by the deaths of the said William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, and Joyce Christian, as by the death of the said Charles Patterson, & the proceedings therein had, should not stand and be revived against them in the names of the present plaintiffs, and be in all things in the same plight and condition as it was at the time of the abatement, 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.
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809.
Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff.
AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughon and William Davidson, Executors of James Short.
THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this 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.
Virginia:
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809.
Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff.
AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour, father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughon, and William Davidson, Executors of James Short.
THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this 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.
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THE LATE FIRE.
We have after great exertion restored our office to that condition which enables us to issue our paper. The deplorable cause of its suspension for some days is no doubt fully known to our readers, and will no doubt afford the most ample apology. We are not among the least sufferers from that conflagration, which had high consumed more than one third of our city. The naked walls and chimneys which daily present their melancholy aspect to our view, not only inspire us with sympathy for the unfortunate owners, but lead us to enquire if the citizens of Richmond are properly prepared with the necessary machinery to arrest the progress of this devouring element. It is impossible for the water engine to effect this purpose without the auxiliaries of fire hooks, and other instruments which are usually employed upon such occasions, and which we are to do, are not to be found in our city. But if we even possessed the most perfect and effectual apparatus, it would be impossible to direct it with success, unless there was better discipline and management. The citizens are generally inclined to afford all the aid in their power, but they will not do it, as Falstaff says, upon confusion.
The apathy and indifference which was exhibited at the late fire we are induced to believe entirely resulted from this cause. Those persons who were least concerned were most active. The most conspicuous combatants against the fire were of those description, and generally would have been, if they had been treated properly, and not commanded in the most imperative style by those who had no possible right or motive, except that of SELF INTEREST. This admonition we hope will not be forgotten on future occasions.
We have endeavored to ascertain the amount of property consumed, and according to the most minute enquiries, we consider it to be between 30 and 40,000 dollars. The exact number of houses which were destroyed is not known to us, except those in front on the main street. The number of them we believe, was 14. More than these were consumed on the back street. But it is with pleasure we learn that the houses are generally insured.
When we recollect how favorable the wind was on that day to spread the destructive flames, the great confusion which prevailed, and that there were some persons base enough to scatter fire-brands about, we ought to be thankful that the destruction was not more general.
FOR THE ARGUS.
MR. PLEASANTS.
Believing that every remark which may lead to the control of that destructive element, Fire , would at least receive the indulgence, if not the attention of the public—with these impressions, I take the liberty, through your paper, to remark, that I could not look with astonishment at the operations of the physical force of the citizens of this place on Monday last during the ravages of the fire.
At the time of alarm, the wind blew from a N.W. point north of W. and the fire was communicated from a wooden house situated on E. street, with a brick house on the N. W. five wooden tenements, S. E. on the same, with an alley 14 feet wide to a fire-proof house; on the N. E. of E. street stood sundry wooden buildings, such as Kitchens, Lumberhouses, &c. The first point of rendezvous was in E. street, opposite the fire, where, in a short time, there were five Engines; one of them took a position N. of E. street, and from this situation, it could, by being well supplied with water, have restrained the fire, as to have prevented its extending to any of the back buildings, except some few which immediately communicated with the house first on fire: altho' the utmost efforts were made by some to form lines so as to supply that Engine, yet all were unavailing; two different opportunities presented themselves, when the fire might have been stopped. These for want of a few minutes judicious exertion at a particular place, thousands have been lost; added to this the fountains fed from the pipes leading from the basin of the James River Canal, were indiscriminately open, and the water which had from running in the gutters, become quite muddy, was conveyed to the Engines, which soon destroyed their force or effect. In vain may we boast of our liberty or refinement, while our citizens stand, at a time like this, idle spectators, and look on with indifference, at the destruction of their fellow-men. While I make this remark, it is applicable to some, too much cannot be said in behalf of the meritorious exertions of others, (comprehended in all classes of society) Indeed, when I reflect on the inducements, I blush for the comparison, and hope that the liberal contributions of the citizens, will be directed in part, to reward the exertions of many who distinguished themselves by unparallelled exertions on this melancholy occasion.
It is to be regretted that some better method has not been adopted to supply water from the basin in such quantities as to make it useful in extinguishing fire. This cannot, however, be expected from the fountains already in use, as the leading pipes are only from three and a half to four inches diameter, and the pressure at one point not exceeding from four to five feet—little more than sufficient to overcome the friction when all the fountains are open. There is, perhaps, no place where a more plentiful supply of water can be had, than that part of the city situate a few feet below the level of the basin of the canal. On certain points, where the situation will admit, reservoirs should be placed, with valves to shut both the receiving and distributing pipes, so that when the water is depressed by the quantity used at the fountains, the draft may not be from the reservoirs, but from the basin—that in case the water should be wanted in the particular situation of any reservoir, the size of the pipes should be in proportion to their length
and the perpendicular pressure of the water—for instance, if it should be found necessary to distribute water from the basin, it would be better to take it down D. street in pipes 8 inches diameter, to where 13th street intersects the same; from 13th street to E. street, 7 inches diameter, from the intersection of 13th and E. street, down E. to its intersection with 14th street in pipes 6 inches diameter, and from that place down E. street to the market bridge, 5 inches diameter; and in like proportion in all other directions where it may be thought advisable to carry it. Care should be taken to sink the leading pipe at the basin at least 8 feet under the surface of the water, in order to give as much pressure as possible, so as to overcome the friction: for, in proportion to the velocity, so the friction increases and the larger the column of water, the less friction, as there is less surface in proportion to quantity. The organization of the city in the operations at first, is a subject well worthy of the consideration of the common council, and needs their early attention.
A CITIZEN.
April 2.
When we look at the various efforts which are making by the federalists and minority men to destroy the ascendancy of the republican party, we can but exhort our political friends to be vigilant and firm.
The political situation of our country is too alarming at this time to admit of that listless indifference which accompanies fancied security. The pre-eminence of the republican party is unquestionable, but its preservation depends entirely upon activity and decision. In order to form a true estimate of the opposition to the administration, we ought not to examine the different parties in their separate and distinct characters. But to view them all as forming one common enemy.
We are aware that the minority-men affect to be opposed to the federalists, and they to the adherents of Great-Britain. But in regard to the present order of things, which they equally wish to overturn, they must be considered to all intents and purposes as acting in co-operation. It is not our intention to insinuate that this triple alliance has been formed by actual negotiation and compromise, but merely to show the force and nature of the opposition to the republican majority. That it is not confined to any given description of persons, and that we must look upon every one who is not for us, as being against us, and that therefore the true estimate of ministerial opposition is only to be found in a calculation of all these parties, and that the support of one is the support of them all. It must be evident to every impartial mind, that there is at least this degree of sympathy and relation between these parties.
The advancement of minoritarian will give a renovating impulse to federalism, the effect of which will be felt in the cabinet of St. James, and our neutral rights will be looked upon as "a Milesian Fable or a Fairy Tale." If any of our readers should feel inclined to promote the views of the minority, we beg them to pause and reflect. The minority can do nothing without co-operation with the other unfriendly parties to the administration. And in order to keep up this co-operation, there must be some similitude in feeling and concurrence in design. Suppose that the minority and the federalists should gain the ascendancy, they must necessarily enter into some compromise. John Randolph on the one hand with Monroe's treaty of submission, and Timothy Pickering with his party on the other, who say that we have no cause of complaint against G. Britain.
Is there any person so blind as not to see the result of such a state of things, or any so infatuated with party attachment as to wish it? The destiny of the United States depends upon the next elections, and he that gives his vote for the elevation of minoritarian will do as much as he can to sink the nation into wretchedness and disgrace. [More remarks in our next.]
To the Republicans of Richmond.
If you feel interested in the cause of republicanism and the political character of your city, you will not relax in your exertions on Monday. The elections hitherto, have presented nothing but a contest between the Federalists and Republicans, in which the latter have maintained a decided pre-eminence. It belongs to you to determine on that day whether it shall be continued. Federalism will not appear in its true and native form, but its energies will be conducted under the auspices of minoritarian.
It is evident to the most careless observer that this combination of parties has taken place, and that their efforts at this time throughout the United States is to destroy the present administration. If Republican ascendancy is an object of importance, it behoves every friend to his country to discard the consideration of personal inconvenience and to be ready at his post. The gloomy state of our political affairs requires this tribute. The industry of opposing parties is animated and unceasing and if indifference on our part should take the place of vigilance, and ambiguity that of firmness, we may perhaps suffer more than during the disastrous reign of Federalism. Yes, there never was a time when it was more necessary to dissipate the portentous clouds which hang upon our horizon. The light of truth and republicanism are obscured by hypocrisy and defection, and nothing can make it beam forth in its native brilliancy but decision and activity. It is to be hoped, fellow citizens that you will not be wanting in these, & that you will not suffer any person to worm himself into office who is even diffident in espousing the republican
cause. The only proper way to do this, is to vote for the man, who like Cesar's wife, has never been suspected. ROCKETTS FREEHOLDER.
At an election held for a Representative to Congress for this district, & Delegates to the General Assembly for the county of Henrico, yesterday, the votes stood thus;
   CONGRESS.     John Clopton 250   —Dabney 30   ASSEMBLY.   Nathaniel Selden 168   Gervase Storr 163   Samuel McCraw 132   William Dandridge 103  
It is impossible for us at this time to present our readers with a correct view of the state of Spain. The accounts are so much entangled with falsehood, folly and contradiction, that nothing like a true statement can be formed.
We regret that the pressure of important matter at this time, will prevent the insertion of the piece over the signature of "A Republican," in the Argus.
We would advise the author of the essay subscribed Cato of Utica and addressed to Cato, to publish it in the same paper in which Cato appeared. We think it would be much better calculated to answer the purpose of the writer.
There were 14 clearances at the Custom House, Philadelphia, on the 22d & 23d inst for foreign ports, principally Madeira, which it would seem, is to be made the medium for trade with England during the existence of the Non-Intercourse law.
The Legislature of Kentucky have rejected the amendment to the constitution of the U. States proposed by the state of Virginia, for the removal of Senators in Congress from office, by the vote of a majority of the whole number of the respective legislatures by which said Senators have been or may be appointed. In the house of representatives the votes were, yeas 3, nays 47.
The report of the death of Thomas Paine (says the Mercantile Advertiser) is premature. He was alive last evening. From the low situation to which his disorder has reduced him, his dissolution is an event that in all human probability may be expected to take place in a few days.
PRESIDENT ADAMS'S LETTER.
Office of the Anti-M. marchist. March 20, 1809.
The following letter of the late President of the United States, the venerable patriot, JOHN ADAMS, was addressed to Daniel Wright and Erastus Lyman, Esquires, of Northampton, Massachusetts, in answer to a letter, dated March 3, 1809, which they addressed to him, at the desire of the republicans of this town, requesting him to express his opinion respecting the present circumstances of the nation, with regard to foreign powers, and domestic parties.—Mr. Adams's letter was dated Quincy, March 13, and has the post-mark of the Quincy post-office, and franked by Mr. Adams. The original is left at the post-office, for the inspection of those who may wish to see it.
QUINCY, March 13, 1809.
GENTLEMEN, I have received your very civil letter of the third of this month with emotions very similar to those which I felt, many years ago upon the following occasion.
Returning from Holland to Paris in 1784, I was invited to dine with my wife and daughter by the Baron de Staël, Ambassador from Sweden. As I was the first of the corps diplomatic, who arrived, the Ambassador was showing me a fine Portrait of the King of Sweden, his master, when the count Deodat, Ambassador from the Elector of Saxony came in. After compliments to de Staël, Deodat turned to me, whom he had known several years before, and the following dialogue ensued.
Deodat. Very well! Mr. Adams! You are a Republican I suppose.
Adams. You are in the right, Mr. Ambassador, I have the honor to be a Republican.
Deodat. And your countrymen are Republicans, and your Government is Republican.
Adams. Certainly. My Countrymen are Republicans and our Government is Republican.
Deodat. And you have made your Countrymen and your Government Republican. Adams. Not at all, Sir, my Countrymen and its Government have been Republican from their origin, and long before I was born.
Deodat. Very well! You at least have made your Country very celebrated. You have made it independent—You have made an astonishing treaty with Holland—You have made a marvellous Peace with England—You have made her acknowledge your Independence, &c. &c. &c.
Adams. I beg your pardon, sir, you are too polite: You do me too much honor. I have no pretensions to have performed all those great achievements. I have acted a part in some of those affairs, but—
Deodat.—But!—Very well!—I will now tell you the recompence you will receive for all that you have done.
Adams. I shall be very glad to hear your prognostications concerning my destiny.
Deodat. Your fortune will be that of all the republicans. Of Aristides: of Phocion: of Miltiades: of Scipio: &c. &c. &c.
Adams. I believe it.
Deodat. You believe it?
Adams. Yes.
Deodat. You will experience all the ingratitude, all the injustice of the ancient republicans.
Adams. I expect it: and always have expected it.
Deodat. You will be ill treated, hated, despised and persecuted.
Adams. I have no doubt of all that. It is in the ordinary nature and course of things.
Deodat. Your virtue must be very heroic or your philosophy very stoical to undertake all these adventures, with your eyes open, for such a reward.
So much for Deodat and his warning voice: and so much for my well grounded anticipations.
This is no fabulous dialogue of the dead: but strict historical truth.
A curious coalition of French and English emissaries with federal and republican libellers have so completely fulfilled the prophecy of Deodat and my own forebodings, so totally destroyed my reputation by their calumnies, that I have neither power nor influence to do any thing for my country, to assist her in her present distresses or guard her against future calumnies.
Nothing remains to me but the right of private judgment, and that I exercise freely, and communicate my sentiments as freely to those who wish to know them.
I AM totis viribus , [with my whole strength] against any division of the union , by the North-River or by Delaware river, or by the Potomac, or any other river, or by any chain of mountains. I am for maintaining the independence of the nation , at all events.
I am no advocate for Mr. Gore's declaration of war against France.—Knowing, as I do, from personal experience, the mutually friendly disposition between the people of France and the people of America, Bonaparte out of the question, I should be very sorry to see them converted into ill will and our old English prejudices revived . Lasting injuries and misfortunes would arise to this country from such a change.
I am averse also to a war with England and wish to maintain our neutrality as long as possible, without conceding important principles. If either of the belligerent powers force us into a war, I am for fighting that power, whichever it may be.
I always consider the whole nation as my children; but they have almost all been unfaithful to me. You two gentlemen are almost the only ones out of my own house, who have for a long time and I thank you for it, expressed a filial affection for
JOHN ADAMS. Mr. Daniel Wright, and Mr. Erastus Lyman, Northampton.
From the Boston Palladium of March 22. NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.—Confidence in the election of Judge Smith, as Governor, continues; and there appears to be no doubt of a federal legislature.
The Portsmouth Oracle of Saturday last, gives the names of 9 towns, which last year had democratic representatives, and this year have chosen federal republicans.
NEW-YORK, March 25.
LATEST NEWS DIRECT FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived at this Port, the ship Bordeaux capt Law in 51 days from Cadiz, which place she left the first of February. Capt Law brought no papers except one containing the affair at Saagossa, (which we published yesterday) of the 22d of December. He informs us verbally, that Mr. Ervyn, the American Chargé Affairs, who was at Cadiz, had received assurances from the Junta of Seville that the American vessels at Algeziras should be released immediately: that the English army were at a stand near Valladolid, and had receded towards the mountains of Asturias, from whence they would proceed to Coruna, where the British fleet were on their way from Lisbon to embark for England; that their actual arrival at Coruna was announced by a cutter which reached Cadiz a few days before capt Law said that no account of any battle between the French and the Mexicans of Romana had been received; that the English under Sir John Moore were attacked about the 15th of January and defeated with great slaughter on both sides; and that general Blake, and the principal officers of the Spanish Patriotic army, had deserted to the French.
The following abstract is obligingly furnished us by the supercargo:
"Ship Bordeaux, Capt. Richard Law, left Cadiz on the first of February. A few days before the Bordeaux sailed accounts were received of a most obstinate battle having been fought near Valladolid, between the English army, under Sir John Moore and the main body of the French, after dreadful carnage on both sides an army of reserve, commanded by Bonaparte in person, arrived on the field night closed the sanguinary conflict, and the British were forced to retreat to the mountains of Asturias.
"The Capt. of an English Schooner which arrived at Cadiz about the same time the above account was received in a short passage from Coruna, reported that the British were marching into that place when he sailed. Some transport ships were waiting for them, but that they were so closely pursued by the French that it was apprehended part of them would be cut off as there were not ships sufficient to receive them all—The Government at Cadiz had endeavoured to suppress the foregoing account, and several suspected characters had been arrested for having propagated them, but they were generally believed to be too true, and the majority of the people were in consequence very much alarmed. Great exertions were made by the present Governor (Don Felix Jones) to render Cadiz impregnable; the Punta de Suazo, (a bridge originally constructed by the Romans, and which joined Cadiz to the Continent) has been destroyed, and a great number of labourers were daily employed on the Fortifications at the Land-Gates.
"It was also reported that after the retreat of the British, a division of the
French army had marched in pursuit of the Marquis de la Romana, who had been somewhere in the vicinity of Valladolid, but with whom the British never had effected a junction, and who had in consequence retreated with his army with intention to join the Duke del Infantado; the latter was supposed to be in New Castile, and not far from Madrid, but the Spanish Government strictly prohibit the publication of all unfavorable accounts & it was almost impossible to obtain any correct information respecting the situation or force of the armies. A detachment of 6000 of the French had been within two days march of Seville, but had retreated again. It was expected the Government would soon remove to Cadiz.
"Gen Reding, by the latest accounts, was at Tarragona, with 24,000 men and another army under the Marquis de Lazun, had obtained some advantages over the French in Catalonia.
"Saragossa was still defended with the most heroic valor. On the 22d Dec. Marshals Moncey and Merrier sent a flag and demanded a surrender of the City which was refused in the most determined manner by the intrepid Palafox.
Sailed from this port yesterday afternoon, with a fair wind, the Dispatch ships Pacific & Mentor, for Falmouth & L'Orient.
March 28.
Further extracts from the G. Britain Chronicle, of the 2d of January received at the office of the New York Gazette, by captain Weuster, of the ship Pilgrim, arrived here on Saturday.
Seville, Jan. 21.
Dispatch from the French cabinet to that of St. James's and the latter's Answer.
The French ministry ever insolent, ever boastful, has seen its machinations defeated by his Britannic majesty's refusal to end on ear to the insidious, iniquitous, and using propositions of peace, which Napoleon ceased to be made to him.
The British cabinet which has sworn no to separate its interests from those of Spain, has evinced it anew, upon this critical occasion, with that generous fitness and friendship, with which it comes forward for the defence of the Spanish monarchy and nation, and of the lawful supreme authority of the central board, by which she is represented, and which governs in the name of our old king Ferdinand VII. The Spaniards, who never doubted the noble and intrepid zeal with which the British government has associated with us to secure our independence and freedom against the enemy of God and Man, will persevere this document with unspeakable satisfaction and gratitude.
The undersigned has laid before the emperor, his master, the note of H. E. Mr. Canning. If it were true, that the calamities of war are felt no where but on the continent, there would undoubtedly be very little hope of obtaining peace. The two emperors had flattered themselves, that the object of this step would not be mistaken in London. The British ministry has perhaps ascribed it to weakness, when every impartial politician will perceive, that the spirit of peace is a duration which dictated it, the character of power and true greatness. France and Russia will be able to carry on the war, so long as the British cabinet refuses to subscribe to just and equitable propositions; and they are determined to do so.
"In what light can the French government view the proposition to admit the Spanish insurgents as parties to the negotiation? What would the British government say, if it were proposed to admit the Irish Catholics? Although France has entered into no treaty with the latter, she has had certain relations with them, has made them promises, & has even repeatedly sent them assistance. Is it possible, that such a proposition should be found in a note, the object of which ought to be, not to prevent, but to bring about, a reconciliation and good understanding?
"England would be mistaken, if, in spite of experience, she still fancied, that she may obtain advantages on the continent, over the French armies. What hopes can she entertain of success, particularly at present, that France is irrevocably united with Russia.
"The undersigned is directed to propose again, the admission of all the allies of the king of England as parties to the negotiation, including him who reigns in Brazil, as well as those of Sweden and Sicily; and that the basis of the negotiation should be the uti possidetis .
"At the same time, he is directed to state, that, without losing sight of the undoubtable results of the power of States, it ought to be recollected, that no peace can be lasting, which is not, at the same time, equitable and honourable to all parties. Paris, Nov. 28, 1808. (Signed) CHAMPAGNY."
"The undersigned, his majesty's principal Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs, has laid before the King, his master, the official note transmitted to him by Mr. Champagney, under date the 28th of Nov.
"The undersigned has received his majesty's express command to not take notice of any of the points or expressions, so highly injurious to H. M. to his Allies, and to the Spanish nation, with which is filled the official note transmitted by Mr. Champagney.
"H. M. wished to treat of peace; but of a peace which might have settled the respective interests of all the powers at war, upon principles of equal justice; and H. M. sincerely laments that his wishes should have been disappointed.
"But H. M. is determined not to abandon the cause of the Spanish nation, and of the legitimate monarchy of Spain; and the pretension of France, that the Central supreme Government, which acts in the name of His Catho-

His Majesty Ferdinand VII. shall be excluded from the negotiation, is of such a nature, that it cannot be admitted by H. M. without conniving at a usurpation of which there is no precedent in the history of the world. London, Office of the Foreign Department, December 9, 1808.
(Signed) "GEO. CANNING." Our Lord King Ferdinand VII. and in his Royal name, the Central Supreme Board of Government of the Kingdom, has deemed it his duty to send to the court of London an Ambassador Extraordinary, to compliment the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and to thank H. B. M. for the generosity with which he comes to the assistance of the Spanish nation in her glorious exertions for the defence of the Sovereignty and rights of her beloved Monarch, and of her independence against the usurpation of the Emperor of the French—and, taking into consideration the distinguished and eminent qualities of H. E. Don Pedro Cevallos, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III. Lord of the Bedchamber in ordinary, Counsellor and the First Secretary of State and Dispatches, has selected him for this important mission, & appointed him its Ambassador Extraordinary to the court of London; and has, further resolved, that in his absence, the business of his department shall be transacted by D. Martin de Garay, member and secretary of State and of general despatches of the Central Supreme Board of Government of the Kingdom. [Per the Bordeaux, captain L.W.]
From an extra Cadiz Gazette of 30th January, 1809.
The supreme junta of government for the province Cataluna, advise the following official intelligence—[No date.]
The army under the command of the marquis de Lazan, with the Aragonese troops, and those under the orders of the commandant, Clares, have had the good fortune to put to flight a body of French, and to shut them up in Figueras and Rosas, taking from them a quantity of warlike stores and provisions, with some prisoners, and a number of cannon; and had placed themselves in such a situation, as to cut off all communication between the fort of Figueras with that of Rosas, and also with France.
The grand army, commanded by general Reding, has re-united in Tarragona since their last retreat. It was composed of 24,000 men, comprising a regiment of Swiss, who had arrived from Mallorca, & 3,500 men from Valencia.
This interesting intelligence is published with the consent of the supreme government.
March 27. From capt. Law of the ship Bordeaux, and one of his passengers, we have been informed, that two or three days before they left Cadiz, Mr. Ervine, the American Charge des Affairs, the Austrian Ambassador, and the Pope's Nuncio, all arrived there from Seville.
They further state, it was reported in Cadiz, that the celebrated Morla, late Governor General of Madrid, was appointed Corregidor of that city by King Joseph—that Gen. Cuesta was in disgrace; that the army of Gen. Castanos was entirely dispersed and disarmed; and that the Gen. had arrived at Seville, under a strong escort. It was generally believed that Gen. Blake had actually joined the French. All the French inhabitants in Cadiz had been arrested and imprisoned, on suspicion of being favourably disposed towards the new order of things.
March 28. From the Boston Centinel of Saturday.
The result of the late election in New Hampshire is ascertained. We have before us the votes for Governor in 77 towns, which include nearly the whole population of the State. We have corrected and examined them by the Concord Gazette, which is published at the place where the official returns are made. The following are the totals:—
   COUNTIES. TOWNS. SMITH. LANGDON.     Bucksport 45 3524 4406   Stratford 28 2628 2623   Hillsborough 40 2893 3611   Cheshire 32 3542 2112   Grafton 32 2501 1373   177 15098 14125  
Majority for Mr. Smith, 1168. There are 21 small towns and locations to be heard from principally in the back counties. The votes in these places in Nov. were, Federal 589, Democratic 445. Their votes will increase the federal majority; it is with confidence, therefore, we can announce the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. as Governor Elect of New Hampshire.
The Council of New Hampshire is composed of Five Members. The Federal candidates, are elected in Cheshire and Grafton; and the Democratic in Rockingham and Hillsborough. The result in Stafford is unknown.
The Senate consists of 12 Members, chosen in district. In six districts Federalists are elected, and in four Democrats. In one district, it is said, there will be no choice by the people; and the result in the other is unknown.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25. LATEST FROM SPAIN. Yesterday arrived at this port capt. Domingo Brito, of the Spanish schooner Do-
lores, alias Ferdinand VII. 27 days from Leguira. Captain B. touched at Porto Rico, which place he left on the 9th of March, and informs, that the day before he sailed, a Spanish felucca had arrived in 6 days from Cadiz, which confirmed the news formerly published, of the success of the Spanish arms, and of the affairs of the patriots; that they had beaten the enemy in every action down to the date of his sailing; and this news was further confirmed by the official gazettes which the said felucca brought. The capt. further adds, that gen. Massena lost an arm and was mortally wounded in the breast, leaving on the field of battle 16000 men killed and wounded, and 14000 prisoners.
Capt. B. further informs, that the province of Caracas remained perfectly tranquil, and that a British frigate had arrived, having on board the governor of Curacao, sir James Cockburn, and suite, who was received with the greatest rejoicing and enthusiasm at Laguira, from whence he immediately proceeded to Caraccas, on a visit to the captain general.
An expedition was fitting out at Laguira, destination St. Domingo. The transports were nearly ready for sea, and were to sail under convoy of the British frigate Hebe. [Jackson.]
* This may be an error in name. By the Spanish sch'r Dolores, 27 days from Porto Rico, it is reported, that accounts from Spain, as late as Feb. 8, had been received there, which announced the defeat of the French by the combined Spanish and British armies. We have seen no letters that notice this intelligence and therefore cannot vouch for its authenticity. [Relf.]
Translated for the Philadelphia Gazette. Seville, Dec. 31.—Extract from the official intelligence received this day:
The English have beaten a division of French of 6,000 men at Saldana, and on the 23d inst. entered Sabagun with 183 prisoners, 9 pieces of cannon, and 100 horses, with a French general. The marquis of Romana is at Gastillon, after having beaten another division of 6,000 men. The English beat another division of 15,000 men at Carrion—The greatest harmony prevails in the combined army; the English having witnessed the energy of our generals, begin to manifest the intention to support our cause.
CAROLINA. Dec. 28.—Extract from the official despatches of Despina Perros.
We have seized here a mail from Madrid, which has been sent to the central junta. In it was found the new brevity for the Spanish clergy. Doubtless it will not enjoy festivities to our Lady of Pilar, nor announce the Apparition of St. Jago, as in former times, when the Spaniards were fighting for their religion and liberty. Napoleon and his brother are either in Madrid or its vicinity.
A courier who had been with dispatches to the duke of Infantado, has just arrived here, and informs us that the marquis of Romana was in Somosierra, in consequence of which Napoleon had left Madrid for that point with 30,000 men—That the 3000 French who were at Aranjuez, the 4000 at La Mancha, and the 12,000 at Toledo, had marched for Madrid; and that the advanced army of the duke of Infantado, composed of 8000 men, was at Aranjuez. The whole of that army amounts to 18,000 foot and 2000 horse.—These advices concluded with the information of Cuesta having collected an army in Estremadura of 40,000 men.
January.—By the mail of this morning we have a confirmation of the defeat of the French at San Christo del Caloco, about 10 leagues from Madrid beyond the passes of Guadarrama, between Espinosa and Villa Casin on the road to Valladolid, with the loss of 20 waggons loaded with silver. No mention is made of the number killed or taken prisoners, but we are assured that gen. Bessieres, a favorite of Napoleon, had received from action severely wounded, and that there were in Madrid but 3 or 4000 French troops as a garrison.
Cordova, Dec. 31.—A colonel belonging to an American company of guards has passed as a courier through this place. He informs us that the abandoned posts of the duke of Infantado engaged the enemy at Alenza de Huete, and although double in number to our troops, they were beaten with the loss of 90 dragoons and a booty of 300,000 reals, which have been distributed among the victors.
Jan. 3.—A lieutenant col. of volunteers has passed through this city with dispatches. He informs us that the advanced parties of the army of Despina Perros had brought in 80 prisoners taken at Temblegue, and that he had seen a letter from Manzanares to gen. Palacios, delivered on the 2d inst. advising that the marquis of Romana, with 50,000 English and 30,000 Spaniards, had beaten the French, killing 14,000 men and taking 16,000 prisoners.
Jan. 6.—Frequent couriers have passed within these few days. We have the pleasure to find that the account of the defeat of the French has not been contradicted by any of them. It may not have been as complete as represented by some advices, but it must have been important, inasmuch as the enemy is concentrating his for-
ces at Madrid, abandoning on one side the points of Ocaña, Ypres and Aranjuez, and the advantageous positions of Somosierra and Guadarrama on the other. Our army of Carolina must have marched towards Madrid, to act in concert with the others in the total destruction of our cruel and perfidious enemies.
In consequence of orders from the Gov. of this state, an armed detachment from the Philadelphia militia was yesterday morning posted in the front and rear of the property of the late David Rittenhouse, esq. (situate on the north-west corner of Arch and Seventh streets) to protect his Representatives from the operation of process directed to be issued against them by the Supreme Court of the United States.
March 23. By the Spanish schooner Dolores, 27 days from Porto Rico, it is reported, that accounts from Spain, as late as Feb. 8, had been received there, which announced the defeat of the French by the combined Spanish and British armies—We have seen no letters that notice his intelligence—and therefore cannot vouch for its authenticity.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated January 28, 1809.
"No regular couriers have been received by the government from general Romana, but it has information from Madrid down to about the 15th instant, which puts beyond doubt that there has been a general and very severe action between the grand corps of the French army and the united Spanish and British; this took place on the beginning of the month and continued a number of days—on the 2d and 4th of the month on the 2d more particularly, the combat was very bloody; finally the emperor having received a large reinforcement, general Romana found it proper to retire, first to the mountains of Leon, and since then he has taken good positions on the borders of Galicia and Asturias; the loss on either side in the engagements is estimated at from 6 to 8000 men; on the side of the French Marshal Lefebvre was killed, and as is believed, three or four other generals wounded or prisoners. The Emperor's plan seems to have been to cut off the communication of the British with the sea and to separate their army from the Spanish—the operation has so far failed."
"The advanced guard of the Duke of Infantado, under general Vanegas which was at Ucles, has also been attacked by a much superior force; it fought with great obstinacy, the duke supported it with small detachments so as to prevent its entire destruction, and thus it was able to rejoin the main body which fell back to Alhambra, on the borders of Murcia and Valencia; why the duke did not take post at Cuenca does not appear; but probably Alhambra standing in the range of mountains, is better situated for preventing the communication with the different posts in the Sierra Morena; his plan evidently was to establish himself at Toledo, where he would be in the best position for reinforcements from the army which general Cuesta is organizing in Esramadura, and at the same time from that actually in the Sierra Morena, and thus be enabled to march instantly upon Madrid—tho' his plan might have effected had he been two days earlier, but from many causes it is impossible for the Spanish troops at present to move with the celerity of the French; some are disposed to censure Infantado for having sacrificed his advanced corps, but it appears to have been unavoidable, for the French having entirely failed in their attacks on Saragossa, the siege was suddenly raised, and the greater part of their force from that quarter having reinforced the corps which attacked Infantado, he must have been entirely defeated if he had entered into a general engagement."
"Barcelona has received relief, but the war in the province of Catalonia, is carried on with the utmost vigor by the Spaniards—it is represented to be a scene of terrible carnage on both sides."
"Intelligence, not entirely certain, is that the French have now advanced towards the 'Puente Almoray' in their way to Truxillo in Estremadura. In that province, general Cuesta may have about from 10 to 15,000 men, in a tolerable state of organization, it is expected that he will be able to defend the pass of the bridge, which is very defensible—should the French however, force it, their way into these provinces will be open, if they can venture to proceed, leaving Cuesta & the army of the Sierra Morena, in their rear. They have also advanced very far into La Mancha."
"The reports from Madrid are of the most disagreeable kind—it is represented to be in a most frightful situation of consternation and disorder, that there has been another movement of the people against the French, in which a great number on either side were killed—all the shops remain shut, many of them as well as private houses have been seceded—all the convents of men and women, (as well as in Castile generally) have been abandoned by the religious—assassinations in the streets take place every night—in fine that it is a place full of horrors."
"Seville is fortifying, and is expect-
ed to be very shortly in a respectable state of defence."—Monitor.
BALTIMORE, March 27. Extract of a letter from a respectable American gentleman in Spain to his friend in this city, dated Cadiz, Jan 29.
This vessel will take to America news of an unpleasant nature—the French being without any doubt conquerors in their late engagements, and particularly with the English. We have undoubted intelligence of the latter preparing to embark the remains of their forces at Vigo or Corunna; in consequence of which their minister at Lisbon has announced to his countrymen the propriety of immediate preparation to embark their property, for which purpose they have permission from the regency, without paying duty. Infantado is been likewise, and is retiring towards Valencia. Saragossa is the only place where the French have failed; and Palafox has a second time immortalized himself by his defence of it. It is supposed they will meet with great difficulty in the subjugation of this province, the passes of the Sierra Morena being very difficult. There is scarce a doubt, however, of their ultimate success in the conquest of the whole kingdom, this place [Cadiz] excepted, which is absolutely impregnable by land.
Jan. 30—The news received this day is worse and worse. A strong pass of the Sierra Morena is said to be taken; and if this is true, the province will soon be conquered. The central junta, it is expected, will remove to this place immediately.
WASHINGTON-CITY, March 29. In addition to the various and somewhat contradictory accounts from Spain given in this day's paper, we understand that a letter has been received in this city, dated Cadiz, Jan. 29, from a source entitled to full credit. The letter states that a desperate action took place in the early part of January, about the 1st, between the French and combined Spanish and English armies under the command of general Romana. The action lasted about four days, and was decided by the arrival of a large reinforcement to the French army. The combined army retired, the Spaniards taking a position in the mountain of Leon. Many officers of distinction fell in this engagement on both sides; and either army left about 6,000 dead upon the field.
In all engagements between the Spanish & French armies the utmost rancor and enmity were manifested, and the most determined persevering bravery displayed on the part of the Spaniards. In some of the northern provinces no quarter was given by either party.
Madrid, though in possession of the French, was the scene of the most violent atrocities. Several risings of the populace had taken place, in which many lives were lost.
About the 27th of January, Mr. Cevallos was at Cadiz on his way to London, as an Envoy Extraordinary from the General Junta to the British government. Nat. Intelligencer.
WHEREAS JOHN PAGE of Cumberland county, thought proper to maltreat and grossly abuse me at Cairo, when called to associate with the neighbors on a party of pleasure, which treatment I considered more unjustifiable being an invalid and greatly under his size. In consideration whereof I made several attempts to procure a friend to deliver him a message to the end that we might come to a final adjustment of our differences; but having no intimate acquaintance here, failed to obtain this end, then sending for my friend, Mr. James Bowe who readily waited on Mr. Page, calling on him to make that satisfaction which any gentleman would certainly give—But to my great surprise the heroic Page refused either to engage in single combat upon equal grounds, or render any satisfaction to injured innocence. Such an act of cowardice I do hereby make known to the public; as for others not to pursue the path illuminated by Mr. Page & that he himself may feel the pressure of his conduct in future. WALTER G. ANDERSON.
To be Let, THE house next to the Methodist Meeting, formerly occupied by the late Mr. John Dixon, and at present occupied by Mr. J. B. Whitlocke; possession will be given the first day of May next. For terms apply to JOHN RICHARD, Adm'r. of Sarah Dixon dec'd Richmond, 27th March, 1809. 4 w. REMOVAL.
THE subscribers (in consequence of the late fire) have removed to a brick tenement belonging to Messrs. J. & R. Gamble, on the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown & Rives's compting house, where they have for Sale a general assortment of
German Goods, Consisting of Oznaburgs & Tick. Fine Sheeting Linen, lenburgs, Bed Tyke, Dantic Rolls, Damask Table Cloths, Brown Rolls, Looking Glasses, Sheeting, Liquor Cases, Dowlas, Quart. Pint and Half, Plutillas, Pint Decanters, ALSO
Fresh Red Clover Seed. BOHN & HUBNER. April 2d, 1809. 6w
WILL BE SOLD, On Tuesday the 11th inst. (April) at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, by virtue of a deed of trust from Joseph Key and others, for the purposes therein mentioned, a valuable
Lot of Ground, THIRTY feet front, on the main street, on Shockoe Hill, between the Swan Tavern and Mr. Hallam's lot. The sale will be on the premises, and for ready money. THE TRUSTEE. Richmond, April 3d, 18, 1809. [1]
Black River Lottery, NO. II. COMMENCES DRAWING IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, On the 12th of April next, And to draw 600 Tickets in a day for five days in a week, until the whole is completed. NOT TWO BLANKS TO A PRIZE. SCHEME.
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To Rent, A SMALL, but convenient brick house, with a garden stable, &c. Apply at this office. March 28th, 1809. St.
THE Subscriber is still desirous to Sell his Plantation in Powhatan County, containing about 1200 acres, 300 whereof are valuable low grounds, mostly reclaimed well watered and timbered, and about 45 miles from Richmond. There are 11 hands, with stocks of every kind and a crop growing; the whole will be disposed of and immediate possession given, for a part paid within the year, and extensive instalments for the remainder. Good bonds in the neighboring counties or some property in the city of Richmond would be accepted in part. For further particulars apply to Prosser & Meucure or Wm. MAYO. Powhatan Seat, April 3d, 1809. w46
20 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY on Saturday evening last from the subscriber, a negro man by the name of Isaac who formerly belonged to the estate of William Radford, deceased. He is well known by Richmond as a waggoner, and latterly as my Coachman. He has a very black complexion, coarse strong features, thick lips, prominent brows and is about five feet ten or eleven inches in height—he is between forty and forty five years of age. It is suspected that he will endeavor to go up or down the river by water. as he made a similar attempt two years ago and was taken as high up as Lynchburg. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him off on the severest penalty of the law. Whoever will deliver him to me in the city of Richmond shall receive the above reward. John Mayo.
Richmond, April 9, 1809. To William Price Edrington, Who is not a resident of the state of Virginia: 18.
TAKE notice, that by virtue of a commission from the Circuit Court of the United States for the fifth circuit and Virginia district, I shall proceed on the tenth day of May next, between the hours of 8 in the forenoon and 6 in the afternoon, at the office of Clement Biddle, Esq. Notary Public, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, to take the deposition of Daniel Lammo, jr., to be read in evidence in a suit now pending in said court, wherein we are Plaintiffs and yourself and others Defendants. Should the evidence not be completed the first day, we shall proceed between the same hours of each succeeding day until it is finished.
Your obed't servant, Smith, Calhoun, & co, March 23, 1809. (w4)
SIR HARRY. HIS STAND in Brunswick county being about forty-five miles South of Petersburg— for accommodation of gentlemen to the Norward, who are desirous to send mares & may think the distance rather too far; if they will send them to me (with a dollar for each mare, to defray travelling charges) I will send them forward by a careful person. When they get to W. E. Brodnax's, they will probably be better treated, than if they remain at home with their owners. William Haxall, Petersburg, 21st March, 1809. w36
Advertisement, FOR SALE, THAT well known stand for a Tavern in Hanover county, known by the name of Thoma's old Tavern, it is situated on the main road between Richmond and Hanover town, about nine miles from the former. There are about ninety acres of land attached to the buildings. For terms of sale, &c. enquire of the subscribers living in Richmond. John Seabrook, March 4, 1809. w1f
New Law Books. THE 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasant.