Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-09-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
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[No. 1885.]
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1809.
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VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capital 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 guardian, 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, plts.
AGAINST The same, defts. And William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Lavinia Dan- dridge, orphans of William Dandridge, deceased, plts.
AGAINST The same, defts.
THESE causes by consent of parties, were this day heard together on the bills, answer, exhibits, and report of com- missioner 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, do expose to sale, at public auction, upon the premises, the following Lands of the In- testate William Price, late register, namely: —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- ter, and adjoining his present residence: —nine vacant lots in the said city, near the tenement of Joseph Jackson, and distin- guished by the numbers
—a house and lot on the main street of Shockoe Hill, near the Brick building of the late William, commonly called the D. C. House, and which the intestate purchased of John Britain; three hundred and fifty acres of land (more or less,) in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of Robert H. Saunders; 218 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 sixty-two cents, with interest from the first day of October, in the next one thousand eight hundred and seventy 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, Phillip 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 satis- fy 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- fty 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 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 pre- mises under the dates as hereafter 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. Robert H. Saunders. On the ensuing day, Saturday the 16th, in the City of Richmond, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Part of Lot No. 505, & 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. 4-10 front each, on the main street, running back 163 feet four in. adjoining the present residence of Mr. Alexan- der Quarter & 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 Vendue Office of Prosser & Mon- cure:—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, S. P. in Henrico county, at 11 o'clock A. M. the 218 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 Britain; and on the day af- ter, Wednesday the 20th Sept. in the coun- ty of Henrico, the truly desirable Estate, called Chancellors, 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 thereof 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.
LANDS FOR SALE. —The subscri- bers, attorneys in fact, for Col. John Simon Farley, and his sister, Mrs. Eliza- beth 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 ma- ny 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 whole, 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 Eli- lis, 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.
G. K. TAYLOR, JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, Va. July 28. 6w
For Sale at this office, HENING'S New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. toge- ther with a variety of useful precedents adapted to the laws now in force. Also forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mort- gage, trust, &c.
For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA.
Foreign.
SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE AF- FAIRS.
LONDON, July 5.
The Gazette of last night contains the official account of a brilliant affair in Gal- icia, between the Spanish Patriots and Marshal Ney's Army, in which the latter were defeated. The force of the enemy consisted of 8000 men, 2500 of whom were cavalry. That of the Patriots, of 6500 armed and 3000 unarmed men. We have received letters which communi- cate some further details of this gallant ac- tion at the bridge of S. Payo, about three leagues from Vigo. The enemy, who had crossed the Adda and the Po, says one of these letters, "could not cross the Soto Mayor, and those who had passed the bridge of Lodi, could not pass the bridge of St. Payo." On the 9th ult. the day after the action, the enemy retreated towards St. Jag, in the direction of Coruna.
In consequence of this defeat Ney has been obliged to evacuate Ferrol and Co- runna, after spiking all the guns, blow- ing up the ammunition, and burning all the magazines and stores. On the 23rd ult. he had retreated as far as Lugo. The remains of Soult's army had been unable to join Ney—they were on the 8th ult. in the Vale of Monforte, desirous of ammo- nition and guns, and in the greatest want of provisions, expecting to be attack- ed by Romana, who had marched with 20 000 men for that purpose—He was at O- rense.
July 8. Ney is said to have joined Soult—this is likely; for as the latter was at Mont- forre, and the former, when he evacuated Ferrol and Corunna, had retreated to Lu- go, there was nothing to impede their junction. The Marquis de Romana had marched to Orense.
By letters from Cuesta's head quarter of the 9th of June, we find the French force 20,000 men, along the north of the Guadiana and Caceres 50,000 in good or- der and high spirits. Victor and all the other French corps are expected to re- reat towards the Ebro.
July 7. BUENOS AYRES.—A merchant vessel called the Margaret, capt. Burns, is arriv- ed at Liverpool from Rio de Janeiro. She sailed on the 23rd of April, and has brought letters from Buenos Ayres to the 29th of March. By this conveyance the following proclamation has been received, which was issued by Liniers on the 18th of that month.
PROCLAMATION. OF DON SANTIAGO LINIERS, Viceroy Governor and Captain-General of the Provinces of Rio de la Plata, and their Dependencies, Knight of the order of St. Juan, &c.
The Genius of Discord accumulates his acts of frenzy; but his fleeting triumph has already ceased to exist; and he per- ceived with shame and rage, that his hopes yield to the valor of the Spaniards. Wav- ering between guilt and despair, he mul- tiplies in vain his seductive arts to shake the fidelity, and humble the dignity of the Spanish American provinces. His criminal calculations and ceaseless clash of falsehood and truth from the weak sup- ports of those papers, and lying rumour spread by the infamous satellites of Napo- leon. I would endeavour to refute mi- nutely those false reports, although the contradictions with which they abound prove sufficiently that they sprung from ignorance and partiality, were I not ad- dressing a people so illustrious as that which I had the honor to command, and did not the unconnected relation of the successes of the enemy, although described in their usual inflated style, compared with the intelligence which we have receiv- ed, and to which we may give credit, shew beyond all doubt, the reality of our vic- ories, and that Bonaparte and his satellites are hastening to the tomb. A thinking man hears with contempt of the entrance of the French at Madrid, because he well knows that it will but serve to lengthen the list of our triumphs.
What advantage can they reap from their penetrating into the heart of a nation where they cannot subsist, and where they have no other alternative than to fall vic- tims to hunger, or surrender to our troops by whom they are surrounded? Let us re- collect that when, during the war of Suc- cession, the enemy entered Madrid, it proved their ruin. Spain now contends with a single foe; then, without for- eign assistance, or any other forces but its own, it caused Europe whose powerful king has sworn its ruin, to tremble. The numerous armies which then entered Spain in every direction to take possession of Madrid, and the greatest part of the Peninsula, were completely routed and conquered. At his moment, when our
forces and our resources are infinitely su- perior, what ought we not to hope from our tried and intrepid warriors? What im- pression ought the miserable and ephem- eral success of the French at Madrid to produce on our minds? Before the mid- dle of last January it has undoubtedly passed away like smoke. The bent which the political affairs of Europe has taken, and the influence of the cabinet of St. James over all the world, give us well founded hopes that Austria has broken off its diplomatic relation with France, whose frontiers are threatened by a formidable army. The Turks have openly resumed hostilities against the Russians. England has sent her fleets and armies, and trans- mitted her energy to Naples and to Hol- land. In a word, all the kingdoms ris- ing from their lethargic slumbers, and the last victories of our armies are the harbinger of liberty to Europe. Our whole nation is united under the protection of a wise and regular government. The Spanish and the British empires have calculated their forces and real power, and five and twenty millions of souls shall never yield to the sophistry of an impostor. This is the true state of things which will perpet- uate the honor and the glory of the Spanish name and its immortal allies."
Buenos Ayres, March 15, 1809.
It was confidentially reported last night, that the French had entirely evacuated Galicia—This is by no means improb- able; but we do not understand the govern- ment have received any intelligence to that effect. Ney is said to have joined Soult—this is very likely; for as the latter was at Montforre, and the former, when he evacuated Ferrol and Corunna, had re- reated to Lugo, there was nothing to im- pede their junction. The Marquis de Ro- mana had marched to Orense. Accounts have been received of some of our vessels having entered Ferrol and Corunna, where they were received with transports of joy. The following intelligence which arrived too late yesterday to be inserted in the body of our impression, we republish to- day.
Of the action lately fought in Arragon between the armies of General Blake and Gen. Souche, the following authentic par- ticulars have been communicated—The enemy's force consisted of 8,500 men, in- cluding 500 cavalry, with three pieces of cannon; the Spanish 9,600, including 600 cavalry, with twenty pieces of cannon.
The loss of the enemy in the action was much greater than was first stated. Near 200 dead were buried independent of those left on the field of battle—11 the night of the 24th they retreated. Some accident occasioned a alarm amongst them, and in the confusion they fired upon each o- ther. The road towards St. Pierre was strewed with knapsacks. Blake's army was increased to nearly 20,000; he was ex- pected to enter Saragos and it was sup- posed all the French would soon retire be- fore the Ebro.
By letters from Cuesta's head quarters of the 9th of June, we find the French force 20,000 men, along the north of the Gua- diana, and Caceres 50,000 in good order and high spirits in consequence of the news of the Austrian victories, and the appointment of Marquis Wellesley—Vic- tor and all the other French corps are ex- pected to retreat towards the Ebro.
Lisbon, June 11.
"Our army is rapidly advancing from Oporto and Coimbra to Abrantes, which is at present the head quarters; they are of course moving towards Victor's army, and in a direction to cut off his retreat from the French frontiers."
"June 10."
"Victor's army extends from Termmerk by Truxillo, &c. to the bridge of Almaraz The French advanced guard was destroyed in Aljubarrot, from 40 to 50 being killed, and 25 wounded."
"The Germans, who belong to Victor's army, had no sooner received certain in- telligence of war having been declared be- tween Austria and France, than they be- gan to desert in large numbers; some have even arrived in Casado Branco. As yet no battle has taken place with that ar- my."
Burgos, (Spain) June 12.
The St. Andero Gazette contains some interesting details relative to the affair which preceded and followed the occupa- tion of that place by the rebels.
In the course of the 10th of this month, gen. Norio, governor of St. Andero, being informed that the insurgents had taken possession of all the surrounding positions and that their forces under the command of gen. Balasteros, count Villanueva, and the Marquis de O, amounted to from 10 to 12,000 men, did not hesitate to give them battle; although he had not more than 1,200 disposable men he put himself at their head and proceeded towards the en- emy. Before this the city and houses had been put in a respectable state of de- fence. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the
French advanced guard attacked the ene- my's advanced which produced a very brisk action. The enemy profiting by their advantageous situation, made an ob- stinate resistance, but at last the French general ordered the pas de charge to be beaten, when the rebels repulsed on all sides, fled abandoning their arms, am- munition and cannon, and leaving many dead on the field of battle. They rallied again at the bridge of Acre, and were again re- pulsed. At length, gen. Norio, had pen- etrated as far as Cartes, a small town six leagues from St. Andero, and was prepar- ing to pursue his almost incredible suc- cess, with but a twelfth part as many troops as opposed him, when he received an order from gen. Bonnet to proceed to Torella Vega, where he was attacked with five battalions.—The enemy's generals, informed of this movement of gen. Norio, proceeded towards St. Andero with 8 or 9,000 infantry and 5 or 600 cavalry, of that city, seized their cannon and sent a battalion to St. Andero in the middle of the night. The insurgents traversed all the streets carrying torches in their hands, entering most of the houses, which they pillaged. All that belonged to the French were taken, abused, or assassina- ted; they at the same time, steeping their hands in the blood of those of their coun- trymen, who were suspected not to be of their party, and they compelled all the young men of the place to enter their ranks. The Spanish governor Santiago de Aras, and the captain of the port were thrown into prison where they would have perished, if the insurgents had remained for two hours longer masters of the place. At 7 o'clock in the morning of the 11th st. Andero was surrounded by the French troops; the insurgents defended them- selves with courage, but saw no mode of making their escape they laid down their arms. The generals escaped with but a but 1500 foot and 500 horse.—The ene- my pursued on all sides, have not since appeared, but remain hidden among the mountains.
Extract of a letter dated
SEVILLE July 9, 1809.
"Soon after concluding my last letter, which was dated Cadiz, June 14th, in which I mentioned that the French army did not manifest any disposition to abandon E-tre- madura, the arrival of an English frigate at Badajoz and Yelves, checking what ever operations might be in ended against gen. Cuesta, I judged from the movements of the French that they intended to retire with a view to some other plan, and effect- ively they gradually withdrew to the o- ther side of the Ebro."
"Probably the movements of the French were intended to draw Cuesta from his strong positions and from his proximity to the English, and to engage him on the right bank of the Tagus; it appears that both he and gen. Vanegas, who commands the army of Sierra Morena, were too little aware of their tactics and of the actual force of their enemy; Cuesta carried his army over the Tagus and Vanegas advanced very far into La Mancha; but they soon became sensible of their error, and again retired. Cuesta has now the river in front of him, his quarter general at Miravete, and two bridges of Almaraz and Alcon- chel defended by batteries; Vanegas has resumed his positions within Sierra More- na, his quarter general at St. Helena, his advanced guard in the higher part of La- Mancha; the army of Victor is between Talavera and the river Alberche, and an- other corps which has lately received a reinforcement of 14,000 men, and which is commanded by king Joseph in person, (who is at Almagro) advanced towards Vanegas, and made demonstration of for- cing the passes of the Sierra Morena, but subsequently fell back nearer to Cas- tile. The English move forward, though hea- vily, towards the banks of the river Tre- jar."
They should have been on the third of this month within 10 leagues of gen. Cu- esta and it is said that they will join him on the 11th. In the mean time, Marshal Soult, with the troops which have joined him in Galicia, and those which lately oc- cupied Asturias commanded by gen. Kel- lerman, are leaving those provinces it is believed to reinforce Victor; but it may be to make a movement towards Portugal, which, if so, will certainly prevent the further advance of the English."
"There is nothing new to be mentioned respecting Catalonia. The Spanish conti- nue the war with great vigour, and the French manage their inferior force with his accustomed address:—Gerona is at- tacked and defended with great obstinacy; lately the advanced batteries of the French army having been destroyed, the Spanish were able to throw considerable succour into the place. In Arragon the Spanish cause has received a very severe check in the entire despatch of Gen. Blake's ar- my; the same troops with which he gained the signal victory mentioned in my last, ha- ving again met the French, were struck
They should have been on the third of this month within 10 leagues of gen. Cu- esta and it is said that they will join him on the 11th. In the mean time, Marshal Soult, with the troops which have joined him in Galicia, and those which lately oc- cupied Asturias commanded by gen. Kel- lerman, are leaving those provinces it is believed to reinforce Victor; but it may be to make a movement towards Portugal, which, if so, will certainly prevent the further advance of the English."

with a panic, even more disgraceful than that which routed the army of Si-ra Mo-rena in La Mancha, as mentioned in my last letter.
It may be said, to palliate the affair of La Mancha, that the troops were spread over the province in detachments too distant to support each other—that Carlos who commanded them was ignorant, a coward and a traitor—but in the present case there is no palliation—the army was united and placed in the best positions—and as to the general it has not only the confidence of the entire nation, but more particularly of his army; his courage, his patriotism and skill are not merely undoubted but have been proved: in fine without firing a gun they fled before the same French reduced in number by their victory, throwing away their muskets—and carrying terror over the whole country before them; gen. Blake with a very few of his officers, all whose exertions produced no effect, remaining abandoned by them in the posts.
The general in his dispatch to the Junta, does not seem to know to what cause to attribute so disgraceful an event, but hints in vague terms at disaffection and intrigue, and desires no longer to command; the Junta in its answer endeavors to reanimate him by the eulogies on his character which it merits, and with desiring him to denounce whomsoever he may believe to have been accessory to this disgrace.
With respect to the army of Romana, scarcely any thing is said; I believe that but little is known; the general throughout the whole war has acted in a very eccentric manner, it is now said that his head is somewhat deranged.
The ship of war "Algesiras," which carried Mr. Cavallus to England, has returned with some supplies, but no arms: she has brought, however, a machine for making them.
GERMANY.
BULLETIN OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY.
Head-Quarters, June 17.
According to a report from General Amende, dated the 12th, the Saxon Gen. Dylherm, on the approach of the Austrian troops, left Dresden with 3700 men, and retreated to Wilsdruff. In the night of the 11th, he, however, made an attack on the advanced posts established towards Freiberg, and probably flattered himself that he would re-take possession of the town by a surprise; but the Duke of Brunswick proceeded against him with the advanced guard, obliged him to fly rapidly, and pursued him towards Freiberg. Several wagons with Saxons, wounded prisoners, have arrived at Dresden.
The insurrection troops took a position as a corps of observation behind the Raab, not far from the town of that name, and extended by Szabad-Hegy, the right wing resting on the Raab. The height of Kys-Megyer, which formed a salient angle in the front, was mounted with cannon, and the Mayrfield was defended by infantry. On the left wing was the cavalry, consisting of new raised regiments of hussars. As the enemy had several days before made attacks on the advanced posts, and had sent detachments across the Upper Raab, the Archduke John hastened with a part of the army corps under his command, by Pápa, to support his brother the Archduke Palatine, and on the 12th had already formed a junction with him near Raab. On the 13th, the enemy's advanced guard had penetrated the Vineyards of Czának, from which, on the 14th, the Archduke Palatine retreated. The enemy, however, anticipated the attack, and drove in our advanced posts. The Viceroy of Italy, who was reinforced by Marshal D'Avoust's corps, deployed also with 30 000 men by Czának and Kis-Barát towards Párka-Tóplán.
From this position, at one o'clock, A.M. the enemy made an attack on the whole of our line, and endeavoured, by vigorous charges, to break through our centre. Columns of infantry advanced to the attack, and were driven back. Our infantry were drawn up in two columns, and advanced in masses. All the attacks of the enemy were abortive, until at length he succeeded in taking the Mayrfield and the Chapel of Kys-Megyer. From this moment the battle became general, and the heights of Szabad-Hegy formed the scene on which each further step of the enemy was fought for. Under a heavy fire of artillery, the attack was repeatedly renewed and repelled. The enemy manoeuvred at the same time against both wings, which, notwithstanding that the centre maintained its position, were at last compelled to give way. This occasioned a retreat, which took place at five P. M. by St. János, in the direction of Acs. Field Marshals McCosely and Puffendorf covered the retreat, opposing the pursuit of the enemy, who advanced no farther than Góczyó, where night put an end to the contest. On the following day the Archduke Palatine proceeded to Komorn, as the large plain of the Acs afforded no advantageous position.
The loss on our side was from 1500 to 2000 men, in killed and wounded. The loss of the enemy must be far greater, as he was constantly exposed to a heavy fire of musketry.
The division of the Bavarian General Deroy has suffered another defeat in the Tyrol. Thus have the brave Tyroleans a second time conquered their freedom. All the Infantry is delivered from the enemy. Gen. Deroy has arrived, with the small remains of his corps, at Rosenheim, in Bavaria.
Augsburg, June 22.
There has just appeared a royal edict of considerable length, relative to the religion and corporations of Bavaria. It declares that an absolute liberty of conscience is guaranteed to all the inhabitants of Bavaria. Every person may chase and exercise whatever religion he pleases, as soon as he shall have obtained the age of twenty years, without any prejudice to his civil rights.
This regulation applies to both sexes. The making of proselytes, either by force or art, is prohibited. If in the contracts of marriage, the parties, being of different religions, have stipulated that in which their children shall be educated, that stipulation shall be legally followed; but if there be no such agreement, the male child shall be brought up in the religion of the father, and the female in that of the mother; foundlings shall be brought up in the religion of him or her who shall be charged with their education.
PRAGUE, June 24. We learn by official reports from the Generalissimo's head quarters, that up to the 22nd, nothing had occurred between the two main armies. The Archduke Charles is daily receiving reinforcements from 2 to 3000 men, so that his force on the line from Crems to Presburg is estimated at 160 000 troops of the line.
As the Tyroleans and Vorarlbergers, supported by the Imperial troops under the command of Col. Teuner, consider themselves strong enough to make head against the enemy, Gen. Chastellar has united with the Banus of Croatia, Count Guillard, and in conjunction with him has entered Hungary by the mountains.
MERSBURG, June 27. Official letters from the King of Westphalia's head quarters, arrived this morning, state Gen. D'Abanc had orders to pass the Saal yesterday, and attack the Austrians near Lützen. After several actions the enemy were obliged to retire. The Austrians evacuated Leipzig at midnight.
PRAGUE, June 25. The army of the Archduke Charles, which is now 160 000 strong, and is daily increasing in force, has thrown up fortifications on different points of the Danube, and adheres to its plan of defensive operations. The Archduke sends detachments to Hungary and Germany to alarm the enemy. It also appears to be intended in a short time to have more corps acting under generals Klenau, Kienmayer, and Hohenemser, in Saxony, Franconia, and Swabia.
LEIPZIG, June 26.
According to certain information from Frankfort, negotiations for a peace between France and Austria are carrying on under the mediation of Russia. We are in hopes that our sovereign will soon return here.
From the Banks of the Maine, June 27. Letters from Paris state, that serious negotiations for peace are carrying on, and that Napoleon will certainly celebrate his birth-day (the 15th of August) at Paris.
LEIPZIG, June 28.
This day about noon the King of Westphalia left this city, and advanced with the whole of his army to the neighborhood of Dresden. Before his departure, he was waited on by a deputation of the magistracy. His Majesty issued here the following
ORDER OF THE DAY.
"Soldiers! the rapidity of our march, and the perfect combination of our movements, have had the same effect on the enemy as if he had lost a battle."
"Only the day before yesterday he insulted our allies, and threatened nothing less than fire and destruction to our towns and villages. To day he flies full of terror before us. He has scarce been able to bear the look of our advanced posts."
"He occupied eight days in advancing from Dresden to Leipzig, and has obtained no advantage except discovering that it requires only two days to arrive from Leipzig to Dresden."
"He believed us still on the Banks of the Fulde, while we were on the Saal. He did not suppose, it seems, that we would encounter either fatigue or danger, even when it was necessary to hasten to our watch at the King of Saxony."
"Soldiers! you have obtained a right to the friendship of the brave Saxons, and you may in a similar way reckon on their assistance with the same noble confidence as they have relied on you."
JEROME NAPOLEON. Royal Westphalian head quarters, Leipzig, June 26, 1809. Chief of the Staff. REDBELL
BANKS OF THE ELBE, June 30. Nothing decisive has as yet arrived from the great theatre of war; but, according to all accounts, may be daily expected, as the three bridges over the Danube were finished on the 17th, and great reinforcements had reached the French army, Napoleon had also finished all the preparations and dispositions for a grand and decisive attack on the heroic Archduke Charles, and his valiant army, who were also prepared to receive him.
"The victory which the French boast to have obtained over the Archduke John, by their Italian army, and the occupation of Raab, were merely ephemeral successes, as intelligence has been officially received of a much later date at Prague, stating that the Archduke had retaken the position on the Raab, and the French are said to have retreated before him."
"According to private letters from Austria, the Duke of Ragusa's army has been defeated and totally dispersed in the confines of Hungary, and no more than 6000 men are said to remain of it. By the same channel it is said, that a combined British and Turkish naval and military force has retaken Trieste and Fiume, and conquered the greatest part of Dalmatia."
"The presence of a British army in Hanover, would be a great diversion in favor of Austria, as many of the inhabitants would join, particularly as the conscription for France will soon be introduced."
Berlin, July 1.
"By way of precaution the Duke of Valmy has removed the treasury of Cassau to Mentz."
"The Austrians have extended themselves considerably in the territory of Fulda."
"Accounts received at Frankfort from Upper Swabia give reason to tremble for
the fate of the unfortunate town of Lindau. The scarcity of meat greatly increases in Vienna."
From the London Courier of July 6.
The Austrian account of the battles of the 21st and 22nd of May, has now been published, and occupies twenty-five pages in quarto. The strength of the Austrian army in this battle is given in this account at 103 battalions, and 143 squadrons, or 75,000 men. The Austrian artillery amounted to 238 pieces. The Archduke Charles took his position at the head of the second column. The relation then proceeds to detail the great strength of the villages of Aspern and Essling, and the obstinacy with which the contest was carried on to obtain possession of the former, which was of the greatest importance. The contest was carried on in every house, and in every barn. Waggons, ploughs and harrows, were to be removed out of the way under an incessant fire, in order to enable us to close with the enemy. It was necessary to dislodge the enemy from the church steeples, the high trees, the ground floors and cellars, before we could call ourselves masters of the place, and then this was of short duration. Scarcely had we got possession of one street, of one house, when the enemy stormed another, and forced us to abandon the former. In this manner the murderous fight continued for several hours on the 21st; the German battalions were supported by the Hungarians, and by Vienna Volunteers. On the 22nd of May more than 400 cannon were in play on both sides, and the oldest soldiers never recollected such a fire. Above all, the Austrian generals were at the head of their troops. The Archduke Charles himself seized the colors of the battalion Von Zich, which began to give way. Most of those around him were wounded; his adjutant-general, Count Colloredo, had his head grazed by a ball, which at first appeared dangerous, but the pressure of the hand of his humane Commander restored him to feeling.
The Austrian army lament the death of 37 superior officers, and 4199 subalterns and privates, Field Marshals the Prince de Rohan, Dedovich, Weber, and Fuel, with several Generals. Six hundred and sixty-three Officers, and 15,651 privates were wounded, of whom Field Marshal Weber, 8 officers, and 120 privates were made prisoners by the enemy.
LONDON, July 5. Bonaparte, in one of his bulletins, ordered, that the Austrian field marshal Chasteller, if taken, should be executed as a brigand, in consequence, the Austrian emperor has notified Napoleon that Derousnel and Foulers, as well as other French general officers should be held as hostages for the personal safety of the field marshal, should the chance of war put him in the power of the French.
OF RUSSIA.
HELSINGBURG, June 18. The Emperor of Russia is on his journey to Koenigsburg. The purport of his journey is to obtain an interview with the King of Prussia, respecting matters that at present can only be conjectured.
LONDON, June 24.
Russia. —A new ukase has been published at St. Petersburg, dated 7th May. The regulations go to a further restriction of commercial intercourse with Great Britain, and resemble much in effect the famous decree of Napoleon to put all ports into a state of blockade. Among other things, it enacts, that neutral vessels unprovided with documents sufficient to prove the property neutral, shall not be permitted to discharge in a Russian port. Neutral ships partly loaded with merchandise the manufacture or produce of the enemy, the goods to be seized; but if more than the half of the cargo consists of such goods, both ship and cargo shall be seized. If the supercargo or master, or more than one third of the crew, should be subjects of powers at war with Russia, both ship and cargo shall be seized, but the crew shall be set at liberty. If it should appear that a vessel is provided with double documents, with different destinations, such vessel and cargo shall be seized.
SWEDEN.
STOCKHOLM, June 14.
When the resolution of the States of Sweden assembled in the Diet for the Deposition of Gustavus, was read and presented to him at Gripsholm, and a certificate of service being required by the Deputies, the unfortunate Prince wrote in answer, that he abdicated his throne with a free conscience, but with a bleeding heart. The state council appointed by the new constitution is responsible to the nation for every act. A Lord Chief Justice of the nation is invested with authority to impeach all and every one, who shall act in contravention of the Constitution. The Judges cannot be removed from their office, quantiu se bene gerunt . The constitution was almost unanimously agreed to by the Nobles, Clergy, and Burghers; but the peasants declared at first, that they would never agree to it, unless the Nobles, and the other States, would consent to give up their exclusive privileges; but as the Nobles, &c. declared themselves willing to pay the personal taxes, in common with other subjects, the peasants signed the new form, stipulating, at the same time, that the Nobles should also furnish men and horses for the conveyance of troops and baggage—that their town and country houses should be liable to the quartering of soldiers on their march. This was, however, rejected by the Nobles. A nobleman by the name of Silfverstolpe rose and spoke in favor of the peasants. The peasants are determined not to give way, and so are the Nobles.
Extract of a letter from a Swedish officer on board the brig Fougia, dated Marstrand, June 13.
"On the 10th inst. the big set sail from Rifvifjord, in company with two English frigates and one bomb ketch, one gun brig,
and one cutter, and 150 merchantmen, most of them Swedes; we arrived here all safe the day before yesterday, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon."
"Our intention was at first to go through the Belt; in consequence of a signal made by the English frigate Cerberus we stood on through the Sound. Between Neckens-point and Hammarnulla 13 of the enemy's gunboats hove in sight, but kept close in with the coast. Some shot were fired against us from Kronenburg, but did no execution. Off Helsingburg our convoy was joined by the Africa, English ship of the line—as soon as the wind serve we intend to take our departure from hence but the number of English armed ships which are to remain with us is uncertain."
BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN POSSESSIONS.
IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman residing at Batavia, county of Genesee, N. Y. to the editors of the Watchman, dated August 5th, 1809.
"We have, occasionally, news from Canada. The inhabitants of that country have just received intelligence of Mr. Canning's disavowal of the engagements of Mr. Erskine. It has created the utmost alarm. Some believe it to have been a secret understanding between the government & the minister; many are of the opinion that Mr. Erskine was unauthorised; others consider it as emanating from the proverbial treachery of the ministry; but they all unite in the opinion that war will inevitably be the consequence. So prevalent was the latter opinion, that many Americans, inhabitants of Canada are preparing to remove within the limits of the United States. Others, less fearful, were determined to remain in Canada, and in case of hostilities, to take up arms in favor of the Americans! It is a fact that nearly half of the inhabitants of Canada are friendly to the United States, and only wait a favorable opportunity to tear asunder the shackles of English tyranny."
"The British are making every preparation for war. Unusual activity is observed in the organization of troops, the training of the militia, and the preparation of military stores. I saw an intelligent gentleman the other day from York, [a small town in Canada.] He stated that from every loose vation and appearance he was firmly persuaded that England had determined on war, but that it was delayed in order that the word might be accompanied with the blow."
"There has lately been an unusual intercourse, by couriers, between certain notorious smugglers in the states, and the British officers in Canada. Some plan is evidently in embryo, but what I am unable to determine. It is not my wish to excite unnecessary alarm, but I am firmly persuaded some method should be speedily adopted to annihilate this unlawful intercourse, this secret understanding, this Tory like smuggling, more particularly at the present crisis, when all appearances are indicative of an approaching rupture."
REMARKS.
From the source from which we obtained the above information, we entertain not the least doubt of its authenticity. The fact appears fully confirmed, that more than one half of the surplus of wheat, pork, potatoes, &c. of the fertile counties of Ontario, Genesee, and Niagara, has been purchased by British officers and agents of federal merchants. Mortifying as it is, it is evident that these articles will be employed for the subsistence of a mercenary soldiery, who are employed to commit depredations on the defenceless inhabitants of our frontiers.
Confirmation of the above is contained in news from Vermont. A correspondent to the New York Public Advertiser, residing on the frontier, states that "a storm is gathering which it would be well to be prepared for." He informs us that Craig [governor of Canada] is making a tour in the interior of his province with a respectable staff and a numerous escort to take the necessary measures for putting the country in a state of defence by organizing the militia and providing and fortifying the garrisons. Some of his military agents have been sent up the waters issuing from Lake Champlain, for the object of surveying the river and the neighborhood up as far as Dutchman's Point. Others are employed in mustering and raising their conscriptions of militia, which were last year detached to be in readiness for service.
These appearances are too important and too serious to be viewed with idle indifference. It is time to arouse from our lethargy. If England has determined on war, God knows we should be prepared to meet it.
PROCLAMATION.
By his Excellency Lieut. Gen. Sir George Prevost, Baronet, Lieut. Governor and Commander in Chief over his Majesty's Provinces in Nova Scotia, and its Dependencies, &c.
WHEREAS, the act passed in the 47th year of his present majesty, entitled, "An act for permitting until the 25th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and nine, and from thence to the end of the next session of parliament, the importation of certain enumerated articles into the British colonies on the continent of North America, from the United States of America, and the exportation of other enumerated articles from the same colonies to the said states," is expired, and his majesty not having thought proper, under and by virtue of the power to him given in and by an act passed for that purpose, in the last session of parliament, to renew his majesty's order in council, of the 26th of October, 1808, allowing the importation of certain enumerated articles from the United States of America in any ship or vessel belonging to any of the subjects of the said U. States, into the ports of Halifax and Shelburne, in this province, and the exportation of certain enumerated articles from the same ports, in the like vessels to the said United States, and that no person hereafter may engage in a trade which is now unlawful:
I have thought fit to publish this procla-
mation, allowing a reasonable time for those engaged in such trade to have notice of the continuance of the said order in council, whereby commanding and requiring all ships and vessels owned by the subjects of the U. States of America, and now within the said ports of Halifax or Shelburne, forthwith to depart from the same; and all persons whatsoever are hereby forbidden to import, or bring into the said ports of Halifax or Shelburne, after the 15th day of September next, any of the articles enumerated in his majesty's said order in council in any ship or vessel owned by the subjects of the U. States of America; and public notice is hereby given that every foreign ship or vessel, of whatever description, which after the said 15th day of September, shall be found importing or bringing any of the articles enumerated in his majesty's said order, or any other goods, wares, or merchandise whatsoever, into the ports or harbors of this province, the same will be seized as forfeited to his majesty.
And the officers of his majesty's Customs, are hereby ordered to suffer all vessels belonging to the subjects of the U. States, which may arrive in the said ports of Halifax or Shelburne, on or before the said 15th day of September next, to land and dispose of all or any of the said enumerated articles, but not to export or carry away from this Province, any goods, wares or merchandise whatsoever.
Given under my hand and seal at Arms, at Halifax, this 15th day of August, 1809, in the 49th year of his majesty's reign.
GEORGE PREVOST.
By his Excellency's command. Sam. Hood George.
PROCLAMATION
By his excellency lieutenant general sir Geo. Prevost, Baronet, lieutenant governor and commander in chief in and over his majesty's province of Nova Scotia, and its dependencies, &c. &c.
Whereas by an act passed in the 28th year of his present majesty's reign, for regulating the trade between his majesty's colonies in North America, and the countries belonging to the United States of America, power is given to the governor, lieutenant governor, or commander in chief, with the advice and consent of his majesty's council, when occasion shall require to permit & allow the importation of certain enumerated articles into this province from the said United States of America.
I have therefore thought fit, with the advice and consent of his majesty's council, to publish this Proclamation, hereby authorising and empowering British subjects, for the space of six months from the date hereof, to import and bring into this province from the United States of America, in British built ships or vessels, owned and navigated according to law, scantling, planks, staves, heading boards, shingles, hoops or squared timber of any sort, bread, biscuit, flour, peas, beans, potatoes, wheat, rice, oats, barley, or grain of any sort.
Given under my hand and seal at Arms, at Halifax, this 15th day of August, 1809, in the 49th year of his majesty's reign.
GEORGE PREVOST.
By his excellency's command. Sam. Hood George.
WEST-INDIES.
By the Schooner Majestic, Johnson, we have received Kingston, Jamaica, papers to the 29th of July. They furnish us with several marine articles. From the paper of the latest date we learn that the British troops in Santo Domingo are in bad health, upwards of 200 being in the hospitals, confined with dangerous fevers.
The same paper also states, that in consequence of the severe privations endured by the French troops during the late siege and blockade of St. Domingo, and their change of diet since their arrival at Jamaica, the dysentery had broke out amongst them and carried off a considerable number daily.
Captain Dodge, from St. Bartholomew's informs us, that a British frigate and two brigs of war, blockading Guadaloupe, were driven ashore in a hurricane on the S. E. part of the island, on the last of July, and every soul on board except two, perished.
It is stated in the Kingston Royal Gazette of the 29th, that the British troops at St. Domingo are in bad health, upwards of 200 being confined in the hospitals; the greater part of them with dangerous fevers.
The same papers state, that in consequence of the several privations undergone by the French troops during the late siege and blockade of St. Domingo, and their change of diet since their arrival at Jamaica, the dysentery has broke out amongst them, and is daily carrying off great numbers.
Domestic.
It is considered by the greatest cotton manufacturing house in Providence (R. I.) that the consumption of 1809 in the miles within 15 miles of that town, is 15 000 lbs. per week or 700,000 lbs. per annum. They add that the consumption of 1810 will be 28,000 lbs. per week or 1,040,000 lbs. per annum. This will make two summer pannalons, & two summer covers for 200,000 men. The value will be 1,000,000 of dollars at the wholesale cash price of the stuff only. To a country of 30 miles square, this is a serious matter for subsistence & profit. The works of this house only (the greatest in that district) employ in various ways 1000 persons. Let this fact be compared with the first year's return of exports, and the first of imports under the present constitution. Let R. Island be considered as having 80,000 persons of our 8 millions, and it requires 80 millions of dollars to reach the scale, on which she combines her labor-saving machinery and skill with Southern produce. As 4 millions (of our country) in 1790 exported, but 20 millions of dollars in all things, this branch of Rhode Island industry, quadruples our recent exports or imports, and doubles both, in the scale of the nation. We never took from England for our own use, more than a mere

REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed near the Basin 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. MATHEW PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf
LAND FOR SALE. — THE GLEBE LANDS in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Man- ry, dec'd and now occupied by Nathaniel Rag- land will be sold on the premises to the high- est bidder on Friday the 22nd day of Septem- ber next, on a credit of twelve months, the pur- chaser giving bond with approved security. By order of the Overseers of the Poor. JOHN WINN, Jr. Clerk. 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 refunded. Nearly 100 acres are in rich 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 posses- sion given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tate of this City, who are authorized by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Exe- cutive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, be- ing 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 di- vorce 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 24th, 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 not privately disposed of by private contract, this property will be sold at public auction, up- on the premises, on the fourteenth day of Sep- tember ensuing. The improvements on the lot occupied by the subscriber are plain, neat, com- fortable and in good repair. If required, some time will be given for a part of the purchase money. The situation of this property is eligi- ble, both as regards health and good neighbor- hood. SAMUEL GREENHOW. Richmond, August 16th, 1809. tds
FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, a LUMBER-HOUSE that will hold from 60 to 100 bds. of tobacco, (either with or without a large loft over it). It will an- swer well for a Tobacco Manufactory, or a Wheelwright's or Coachmaker's shop, as it has a good enclosed 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. En- quire of the subscriber, living at this Falling Garden. James Lowndes. Richmond, 8th month 1st, 1809
WILL BE SOLD on Monday 4th De- cember next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Na- thaniel Pope, dec'd. in Hanover county, a several likely slaves, consisting of men, wo- men and children, the stock of horses, cat- tle, sheep and hogs, one coach and single chair, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, the crop of corn, wheat, oats, beans, 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 N. B. Judgment and bonded creditors will have a right to purchase at the sale.
AT the same time and place, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the sub- scriber by Nathaniel Pope, dec'd. bearing date 28th day of Oct. 1803, 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
JUST received and for sale by S. P. S. P. S. Richmond, a few copies of the following valuable works:—The Ameri-an Annual Register, vol. 4th—Bordley's Husbandry—Woman, a new no- vel by Miss. Owen—Burdet's Village Ser- mons—Gurney's System of Short-hand writing —Ferguson's Lectures, a new edition—Mar- shall's Life of Gen. Washington—Thomson's seasons, a cheap edition for the use of schools —Russell's ancient and modern Europe—Carey's general atlas, (the best collection of Maps yet made in this country)—Morse's Universal Geo- graphy—Goldsmith's natural History—a general account of quarto Family Bibles, with and without plates, concordance, psalms, &c. &c. from $3 50, to $12 each—Gibson's surveying —American Clerk's Magazine—Walker's pro- nouncing Dictionary—also, school Bibles, Testa- ments and Spelling Books.
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a ne- gro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber resi- ding 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, un- derstands 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 be- lieve he generally acted as howler, and after- wards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester, in his tobacco stemmer. He has a wife living at the Man- chester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to be- lieve he is secreted. I will pay the above re- ward 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 Montgo- mery county, on the 27th day of A- pril, a negro man who calls himself MO- 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 a- way, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law requires. H. GIBSON, Jailor. June 29th, 1809. (3m)
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 evi- dence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 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 Rich- mond, upon the 23th 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 Chestnut Neck, containing three hundred and sixty six acres; one other tract called SYKES as tract on Bottom Creek, adjoin- ing 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, con- taining 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 men- tioned, containing eighty acres; one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and contain- ing one hundred acres; one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hun- dred and fifty acres, on which is situated 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, 1809, entitled "An act concerning executions, and for other purposes." EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees JOHN PROSSER. N. B. The above mentioned property is situ- ate 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
NOTICE. The subscriber intends to leave the state for a few months. Dur- ing his absence, his professional business will be attended to, by his friends, Daniel Call, George Hay and William Wirt, Esq's. ALEXANDER MCRAE. Richmond, August 25th, 1809. 3m
THE WORKS OF THE LATE FISHER AMES, Esq. ARE FOR SALE AT (THIS OFFICE.) FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW HANDBOME COPIES OF GIBBON'S DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE; To which is added, (in this edition only.) THE VERY INTERESTING LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, written by HINSELE. Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Do- llars.
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 Fluv- anna, 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 de- sirous of purchasing. One fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasona- ble credit will be given for the balance. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28. tf
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. Ro- bert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1789. 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 above the falls. I was informed that he went over the mountains in a bateau owned by ant Greene. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I see him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from har- boring 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 Carters ville, upon James River, L o s No. 6 and 24, being the same formerly owned by Messrs. Deanes—On the first is a good dwelling HOUSE, store and other im- provements, and on the last, a good fum- ber house. A credit of one, two, and three years will be given: Bonds with ap- proved security, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid, will be re- quired—For further particulars, apply to Messrs John & E. Cunningham, at Car- tersville, who will show the premises, or to JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, July 28. 6y
THE LIST OF PRIZES in the New York Black River Lottery, is re- ceived at this office, where adventurers may know the fate of their tickets. August 29. 3t
MR. JOSEPH BROWN, late of Not- taway County, or his Agent or At- torney. 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, depend- ing in said Nottaway Court, and shall continue in my proceedings, from day to day, by adjournments, until every deposition in said suit is taken. LUMAN BISHOP. Manchester, Aug. 26th, 1809. td
P. S. I have 2 or 3 excellent TENE MENTS, in Manchester, to rent imme- diately. L. B.
NOTICE. —On Monday the 23d, day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, up- on a credit of twelve months; the PER- SONAL ESTATE of the late Col. Ro- bert 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. Bonus 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 ei- ther of the subscribers, in order that pro- vision 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 con- tains 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 es- tate there is attached one of the best fish- eries on James River and every conveni- ent and necessary house for the accom- modation of a family. An indispensable 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 Legatees, and by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the late Col. Robert Goode, dec'd 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 Oc- tober next, if not previously disposed of by pri- vate contract, in which event taking place, time- ly 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.
Fluvanna County, May quarterly session, 1809. Moncrieffe Hill, Administrator with the will annexed of Ro- bert Hill, deceased, Plf. AGAINST John Forbes & Patrick William- son, Defendants. THE Defendant Williamson not ha- ving entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his Coun- sel, 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 in- serted in one of the Richmond Newspa- pers and continued for two months succes- sively; and another copy posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, JOHN TIMBERLAKE, Jun. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, June Court, 1809. Charles Garrott, Plaintiff, } In vs. } Chancery Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and William Daniel, Jr. Defendants. 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 in- habitant of this state, it is ordered and decreed, that unless the said Samuel Allen shall appear here at October court next and an- swer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then pro- ceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith pub- lished 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, } In vs. } Chancery Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and William Daniel, Jr. Defendants. 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 inha- bitant 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 holden at the Capitol in Richmond, June 1st, 1809. Archibald Pleasants and Jane his wife, John S. Moore and Anna his wife, John Chea- die 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 Joshua Woodson, acting executor of John Woodson, deceased, Defendant. ON the 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 Sep- tember, one thousand eight hundred and three; but the plaintiffs are not to have the benefit of this order unless they shall com- ply with the conditions upon which it is made on or before the first day of the next term. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, e. c.
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 Plantas Simplic 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 rea- sonable terms. Richmond, 20th July 1809.
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGH- EST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY.) AND will contract with country Store- keepers 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, & PA- TENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
THE imported and high- ly celebrated horse CIT- TIZEN, now in high health, will stand the en- suing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on the Appomattox river, 3 miles below Bevil's bridge, 28 south of Rich- mond, 25 above Petersburg, 14 north of Dinwiddie court house and 25 south east of Powhatan court house. GEORGE EVANS. Oakland, 22nd August 1809. (w8.5)
FOR SALE. Landing this day from on board the Sch er . Weymouth, from New York, 19 Hds. & 103 bbls. MUSCOVADO SU- GARS, of good qualities. IN STORE, 28 Hds. Brown Sugars, 50 Hds. & 50 bbls. Loaf Sugars, 5 Tierces & 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 SHOES. Terms liberal. Cash for waggon Flour. HOVEY & SIZER. August, 25th 1809. w4t
JOHN & JOSEPH BOYCE, Jun r . Station- ers and Book Binders, opposite to the Globe Tavern have just received, and are now open- ing for sale, a fresh supply of Writing Paper, &c. in addition to their former stock, consisting of Drawing Paper, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Pock- et Books, Quills, Ink Powder, Durable Ink, In- dia Rubbers, Penknives, Plain and Cut Glass and Pewter Ink Stands of different sizes, Office Seals, Office Wafers, Wafers of all colours, Seal- ing Wax, Sand Boxes, Pounce, Ivory and Lig- num-vitae, Pounce Boxes, Ivory Folders, Blank and Playing Cards, Lead and Slate Pencils, Cam- el hair Brushes, Red Tape, Pasteboards, &c. Day Books, Journals and Ledgers, with or without patent backs, and patent lines. Record and Sheriff's Books; and Books of every des- cription related to any pattern. John & Joseph Boyce avail themselves of this opportunity to return their grateful acknowledg- ments for the liberal encouragement they have been favoured with since their entrance into bus- iness, and beg leave 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 rea- sonable terms. Richmond, August 24th, 1809. States, Cyphering Books, Copy Books, &c. N. B. Orders from the Country directly ren- dered to. w3t
NOTICE is hereby given that I shall petition the ensuing General Assembly of Virginia, to vest in me the fee simple right to the lands of which my husband, James Allen Bradley, died seized and possessed—the heirs of said Bradley being aliens, if any living. ANN H. ADAMS. Gary County, 18th August, 1809. w4t
THE 21st No. of REES'S NEW CY- CLOPEDIA, 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. w6t
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, dec'd. 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. 3wp
NEW MEDICINE STORE. THE Subscribers have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shelton's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & ME- DICINES, a few of which are enumerated, viz: Gum Aloes — Ammon — Asa Foetida — Arabic — Guaiac — Gamboge — Myrrh — Opium — Copal — Shell Lac — Tragacanth Aqua Fortis Annatto Arrow-Root Camphor Couchage Red and Pale Bark Cream Tartar Chamomile Flowers Magnesia Lap Ipecac Calomel Tart Emet Essence Bergamot — Lemon — Spruce Cloves Nutmegs Mace Cassia, &c. &c. &c. Patent Medicine. Steer's Chemical Ope- delcoo Bateman's Drops British Oil Essence Peppermint Purinton's Balsam of Life Dr. Rawson's Celebr- ated Ich or B. purify- ing Ointment Do. do. Genuine Anti-bilious and Sto- machic Bitters Do. do. Worm Powders Wheaton's Ich Oint- ment Dodd's Loe's Genuine Windham Biliou- Pills Anderson's do. Hooper's do. Dr. Thomson's Arom- atic Tooth Paste Do. Eye Water Febrifuge Elecuary for Ague and Fever. Hinkley's Infalible Re- medy for the Piles Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir or Cough Drops Genuine Spice Bitters.
ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practi- tioners and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call VAIL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The sub- scribers have purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public, they are giving CASH for WHEAT AND CORN. P. HAXALL & Co. Richmond, August 30th, 1809. tf
LOST on Saturday evening last, between the Rock Landing and Main Street, a RED MOROCCO ME MORANDUM BOOK, contain- ing sundry papers, among which were a note drawn in favor of Jno Cook by Saml Southwick. A reward will be given for the book and pa- pers upon delivery to the subscribers, next door to S. P. S. S. P. S. S. P. S. J. S. W. COOK. Richmond, August 30th, 1809. 3t
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES. Are for sale at this office.