The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1809-07-11 00:00:00

The Enquirer.
VOL. 6.]
RICHMOND, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1809.
[No. 18.]
EUROPE.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3. THE LATEST FROM FRANCE.
The arrival of the Fair American, in this port, from Dunkirk, whence she sailed the 8th May last, furnishes us with Bulletins of the armies of France and the Confederation under the command of Napoleon.
Mr. Purviance, who went out messenger to France in the Union , and not in the Mentor , as stated by Poulson, came passenger in the Fair American, and is the bearer of dispatches from General Armstrong, Mr. Daschkoff, a CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES from the Court of St. Petersburg to the United States, came passenger with Mr. Purviance. The arrival of this gentleman, together with the nomination of Mr. John Q. Adams as Minister to Russia, are circumstances of considerable importance, and open a wide field for political speculation.
Elliott & McCorkle have given a description of the actual state of France, as a preface to the French bulletins.
It is a curious and novel way of shewing the ruined state of France, by detailing, on authority, the extent and glory of her conquests, and the union and hearty co-operation of her allies. We should not have noticed this trash, but for the purpose of guarding our readers against a very improper impression, evidently intended, namely, that this description of France, is given on the authority of Mr. Purviance. "The Editors" ought to have stated what Mr. P. did say, and not have blended their visions with official details.
If they had so done, they would have told their readers, that Mr. Purviance publicly declared, at the City Coffee House, on Saturday evening, that the measures of Mr. Jefferson's administration, and particularly the embargo, had met the decided approbation of the best informed men in Europe, all of whom that were friendly to the United States, had greatly regretted its early removal, and were apprehensive it would be productive of evil. Democratic Press.
On Saturday evening, arrived the brig Fair American, capt. Bruce, from Dunkirk. This vessel was taken up by Mr. Armstrong, our Minister, on permission granted him, by Bonaparte, to bring dispatches to this country, with liberty to bring off a large number of captains and other persons belonging to England and America who had been detained for some time in France. She sailed from Dunkirk on the 8th May, and the same day landed 30 or 40 passengers (chiefly women) at Dover.
In this vessel, among other passengers, came M. M. DASHKOFF, charge des Affaires and consul of H. M. the Emperor of all the Russias, & Mr. PURVIANCE of Baltimore, bearing dispatches from our minister to the Executive of the U. States.
By the above gentlemen and other passengers, we learn that this vessel was taken up, and the dispatches made out previous to the arrival of the Mentor . The Mentor had arrived but a few days before they sailed, and would not sail for the U. S. before the middle, or latter end of June, as all communication with Bonaparte, who was in Germany, would be tedious, as he could not receive a courier in less than 6 days from Paris. They also say, that considerable application was made to him before his departure from Paris, respecting the American affairs, but in vain, as he seemed determined to get what he could and keep what he got, and it is supposed his victories in Germany will not make him in a better humor with America.
That the non-intercourse with America, is so severely felt in France, that the want of Commercial business is injuring their towns and begging their inhabitants; that Coffee was selling for a dollar per lb. and white sugar for the same; & the produce of France was in so little demand, that Brandy could be purchased for 20 or 30 dollars per pipe, and Wines in proportion.
Russia, Holland, Denmark & Sweden, it was said, being in a great measure or altogether under the control of Bonaparte, would be called on and no doubt would put in force the French Decrees, and seize all goods arriving among them, that may be suspected of being the produce of England or its dependencies; therefore it will be madness to send vessels to any of those ports, until something is settled with Bonaparte, as they consider all West India goods in that light.
It was reported in France, that the Austrians were making considerable advances in Italy, having gained advantages on the French in the several actions they had with them in that quarter.
Among the passengers landed in England were several American captains. Among those landed here, are capt. Bangs, of the James Adams of this port, condemned in July last for touching at English port; captain Snow of the Siren of Boston; capt. Sheppard of the Hope well taken on his passage from London to New York; captain Bowes of the ship Betsey , of New York from Malaga to London with wine; all of whose vessels are condemned; also capt. Snow of —, whose vessel was not condemned.
The brig Speculator , Little , of Wiscasset, from Amsterdam for Savannah, and the ship New Guide , Craig of New Orleans from Alicante to London, neither of which were condemned, lay at Calais, and the ship Sally Ann , Nichols, of Newburyport, lay at Dunkirk, at Amsterdam, though her cargo was sold and put into the treasury.
One of the gentlemen has handed us the following list of vessels waiting their fate at Calais: Holland Trader , Amsterdam Packet and Waham of New York; Two Brothers of New Bedford; Neptune and Ebenezer of Portland; Lexington of Baltimore; Minerva of Rochester; brig Plymouth and William of Newburyport.
The French have confined a number of American captains in the gaol in Dunkirk, all of whom had been liberated or made their escape, except captain Tucker, of the William of Newburyport, and a captain Jenkins, who were fined thirteen hundred dollars each, besides the loss of their vessels and cargoes, and their crews were marched to Arras, where a great number of American seamen were confined. Bradford.
Mr. Purviance politely loaned to the Editors of the Freeman's Journal , files of the Journal du Soir , the Journal du Commerce , the Gazette Nationale , the Gazette de France and the Journal de L'Empire , to the 5th May inclusive, from which we have made as copious translations as our time and limits would permit.
The American property in France, is in the same situation as heretofore, and no vessel can clear out for France, without going
bonds to an enormous amount not to violate Bonaparte's Milan and Berlin Decrees. The French Minister is, it is said, in favor, as far as he dare be, of a relaxation of the Decrees, but Bonaparte would not hear it mentioned. Talleyrand is dismissed from office and is in disgrace.
Mr. Dashkoff, the Russian Chargé d'Affaires to reside in the U. States, with his family and suite, came passengers in the Fair American.
On the 24th April, Bonaparte issued a proclamation in which he says, "before a month hence, we shall be at Vienna." —Freeman's Journal.
TRANSLATED FOR THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL.
FIRST BULLETIN.
HEAD-QUARTERS, RATISBON. April 24.
The Austrian army passed the Inn the 9th April. On that quarter hostilities have begun, and Austria has declared an implacable war against France, her allies and the Confederation of the Rhine.
The following is the position of the French forces and their allies:
The corps of the Duke of Auerstadt at Ratisbon.
The corps of General Oudinot at Augsburg.
The head-quarters are at Strasburgh.
The three Bavarian divisions, under the command of the Duke of Dantzig, are divided in the following manner:
The first, commanded by the Prince Royal, at Munich. The second, commanded by General Deroy, at Landshut. The third, commanded by General De Wrede, at Straubing.
The Württemberg division at Heydenheim.
The Saxon troops, encamped under the walls of Dresden.
The corps of the Duchy of Warsaw, commanded by Prince Poniatowski, at Warsaw.
On the 10th, the Austrian troops invested Passau, where a battalion of Bavarians shut themselves up. They invested at the same time Kufstein, where likewise a Bavarian battalion shut themselves up. This movement took place without the firing a gun.
The Court of Bavaria quitted Munich to go to Dillengen. The Bavarian division which was at Landshut, went to Altorf, by the left bank of the Iser.
The division commanded by General De Wrede, went to Neustadt.
The Duke of Rivoli departed from Ulm, and went to Augsburg.
From the 10th to the 15th, the army of the enemy advanced from the Inn towards the Iser. Parties of cavalry met, and had several skirmishes, in which the Bavarians had the advantage. On the 15th, at Pfaffen-hofen, the 2d and 3d regiments of Bavarian light-horse, overthrew the hussars of Stipschitz, and the dragoons of Rosenberg. At the same time, the enemy presented themselves in considerable force to fall upon Landshut. The bridge was broken, and the Bavarian division, commanded by General Deroy, opposed a strong resistance to this movement. But being menaced by columns which had passed the Iser to Moorburg, and to Freysing, this division retired in good order towards that of General Wrede. And the Bavarian army concentrated itself near Neustadt.
THE EMPEROR'S DEPARTURE FROM PARIS, April 19.
The Emperor was informed, by means of the telegraphic, on the 12th, of the Austrian army having passed the Inn, and immediately left Paris the same moment. He arrived on the 16th, at Louisbourg, at 3 o'clock in the morning, and in the afternoon of the same day, at Dillengen, where he saw the King of Bavaria, passed half an hour with this Prince, promised to bring him back to his Capital in fifteen days, to revenge the affront done his House and to make him greater than any of his ancestors had ever been. On the 17th, at two in the morning, his majesty arrived at Donaunwerth, where the head-quarters were established, and gave immediately the necessary orders.
The 13th, the head-quarters were removed to Ingolstadt.
BATTLE OF PFAFFENHOFFEN. April 19.
On the 19th, General Oudinot departed from Augsburg, arrived at the break of day at Pfaffen-hofen, met from three to four thousand Austrians, attacked & dispersed them, and made 300 prisoners.
The duke of Rivoli, with his corps d'arme , arrived the next day at Pfaffen-hofen.
The same day the duke of Auerstadt left Ratisbon to fall upon Neustadt, and to approach nearer Ingolstadt. It then appeared evident, that the project of the emperor was to manoeuvre the enemy who had decamped from Landshut, to attack them at the moment they thought themselves secure, and to march towards Ratisbon.
BATTLE OF TANN.
April 19. On the 19th at day break, the duke of Auerstadt marched in two columns; the divisions of Morand and Gudin composing his right. The division St. Hilaire arrived at the village of Peising, and met the enemy, superior in number, but inferior in valor.
From that moment the campaign was opened by a combat glorious to our arms. General St. Hilaire, supported by general Friant, overthrew all that was before him, forced the positions of the enemy, killed a great number and made from six to seven hundred prisoners. The 72d distinguished itself on this day, and the 57th maintained its ancient reputation. Sixteen years since, this regiment was called in Italy The Terrible , and it has well justified its name in this affair, as by itself it successively attacked and overthrew six Austrian regiments.
On the left, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, general Morand met likewise an Austrian division, which he attacked in the van, while the duke of Dantzig, with a Bavarian corps which came from Abensberg, attacked them in the rear. This division was soon routed from all its positions, and left some hundred dead and prisoners.
The old regiment of dragoons of Levenher was destroyed by the Bavarian light-horse and its col. killed.
At the close of the day, the corps of the duke of Dantzig formed a junction with that of the duke of Auerstadt.
In all these affairs, the gens. St. Hilaire and Friant have particularly distinguished themselves.
These unhappy Austrian troops who had been brought from Vienna, with the noise of songs and fife, were made to believe that there was no longer any French army in Germany, and that they had only to do with the Bavarians & Württembergers. They shewed all their resentment against their chiefs for the errors into which they had led them, and their terror was very great at the sight of those ancient bands whom they had been accustomed to consider as their masters.
In all these battles our loss has been inconsiderable in comparison to that of the enemy, who lost many officers and generals who were compelled to put themselves in the van to encourage their troops. The prince of Lichtenstein, the general of Lusignan, and several other officers were wounded.
The loss of the Austrians in colonels and officers of inferior grade, is very considerable.
BATTLE OF ABENSBURG.
April 20.
The emperor resolved to fight and destroy the corps of the archduke Lewis, and that of General Hiller, together 60,000 strong. The 20th his Majesty went to Abensberg. He gave orders to the duke of Auerstadt to hold in check the corps of Hohenzollern, of Rosenberg, and of Lichtenstein, whilst with the two divisions of Morand and Gudin, the Bavarians and Württembergers, he would attack the front of the army of the archduke Lewis and of general Hiller; and that by means of the duke of Rivoli he would cut off the enemy's communications, by causing him to go to Freysing, and from there by the rear guard of the Austrian army. The divisions of Morand and Gudin formed the left and moved under the orders of the duke of Montebello. The emperor decided to fight at the head of the Bavarians & Württembergers. He caused to be united in a circle the officers of the two armies, and spoke to them for a long time. The prince royal of Bavaria translated in German that which he spoke in French. The emperor made known to them the confidence which he placed in them; he told the Bavarian officers that the Austrians had always been their enemies, and that it was their independence which they aimed at. That for two centuries past, the Bavarian colors had been displayed against the house of Austria. But that now he would render them so powerful, that he would make them henceforward irresistible.
He spoke to the Württembergers of the victories they had gained over the house of Austria, whilst they served in the Prussian armies; and of the late advantages they had obtained in the campaign of Silesia. He told them that the hour of vanquishing was come, to carry the war into the Austrian territory. This discourse was repeated to the companies by their captains, and the different arguments which the emperor had made produced the desired effect.
The emperor then gave the signal for combat, and apportioned his manoeuvres according to the particular character of his troops. General de Wrede, an officer of great merit, placed before the bridge of Siegenburg, attacked an Austrian division which was opposed to him. General Vandamme, who commanded the Württembergers, fell upon them on their right flank. The duke of Dantzig, with the division of the prince royal and that of general Deroy, marched to the village of Rauschenbach, to arrive upon the high road of Abensberg to Landshut. The duke of Montebello, with his two French divisions, forced the left extremity, overthrew all that was before him, & came to Rott, and Rosenberg. In every quarter the cannon was engaged with success. The enemy disconcerted by these arrangements, only fought an hour when they beat a retreat. Eight pair of colors, twelve pieces of cannon, and 18,000 men, were the result of this affair, which has cost us but few men.
COMBAT OF THE CAPTURE OF LANDSHUT. April 21.
The battle of Abensberg having uncovered the flank of the Austrian army, and the magazines of the enemy; on the 21st, the emperor at the dawn of day marched towards Landshut. The duke of Istria overturned the cavalry in the plain and before the city. The general of division, Mouton, ordered the grenadiers of the 17th forming the head of the column, to march over the bridge with fixed bayonets. This bridge which is of wood was burnt but was not an obstacle to our infantry, who passed it and penetrated into the city. The enemy driven from their position was attacked by the duke of Rivoli, who came from the right side. Landshut fell into our hands, and with Landshut, we took 30 pieces cannon, 9000 prisoners, 3000 baggage waggons, and three superb sets of pontoon bridges, together with the hospitals and the magazines, which the Austrian army had begun to form. The couriers, aid-de-camps of the commander in chief, the Archduke Charles, and Convoys of sick people coming to Landshut, were very astonished to find the enemy had the same fate.
BATTLE OF ECKMUHL.
April 22.
Whilst the battle of Abensberg and the battle of Landshut, had such important results, the Archduke Charles united with a corps of Bonomens commanded by generals Kollowrath, had obtained at Ratisbon a trifling success. A thousand men of the 65th, which had been left there to guard the bridge of Ratisbon, had received no orders to retreat. Being closed in by the Austrian army, these brave fellows having exhausted their cartridges, were compelled to surrender. This accident was very much felt by the Emperor, who swore, that in twenty-four hours the Austrian blood should flow in Ratisbon to revenge the affront done to his arms.
In the mean time the dukes of Auerstadt and Dantzig held at bay the troops of Rosenberg, Hohenzollern and Lichtenstein. There was no time to be lost. On the 22d in the morning, the Emperor began his march from Landshut with two divisions of the duke of Montebello, the corps of the duke of Rivoli, the two divisions of Cuirassiers of Nansouty and St. Sulpace, and the Württemberg divisions. At 2 p. m. he arrived before Eckmuhl, where the four corps of the Austrian army, forming 110,000 men, were posted under the command of the Archduke Charles. The duke of Montebello dislodged the enemy on the left, in conjunction with the division of the duke of Gudin. At the first signal the dukes of Auerstadt and Dantzig, and the division of light horse of general Montbrun met together.
Then was to be seen the most superb spectacle which war can offer—110,000 of the enemy attacked on every point, overturned on their left, and successively driven from their posts in every position. The detail of military events would be too long; it is sufficient to say they were put to the route. The enemy has lost the greater part of their cannon, and a great number of prisoners. The 18th regiment of light infantry of the division of St. Hilaire covered itself with glory in attacking the enemy. And the Austrians being driven from the wood which covers Ratisbon, were driven into the plains, and cut to pieces by the cavalry. The senior general of division, Demont, had a horse killed under him. The Austrian cavalry, strong and numerous, presented itself to protect the retreat of its infantry. The division of St. Sulpace on the right, and the division of Nansouty on the left, attacked them. The line of hussars and cuirassiers of the enemy were put to flight. More than 300 Austrian cuirassiers were made prisoners. Night came on. Our cuirassiers continued their march to Ratisbon. The division of Nansouty met a column of the enemy which fled, charged it, and made it prisoners. It was composed of three Hungarian battalions of 1500 men.
The division of St. Sulpace charged another detachment, in which the Archduke Charles narrowly escaped being taken. He owed his safety only to the swiftness of his horse. In this battle of Eckmuhl there was but one half of the French troops engaged. The enemy's army continued to defile all night, by degrees, taking the most frightful roads. All their wounded, the greatest part of their artillery, fifteen pair of colors, and 20,000 prisoners have fallen into our hands. The cuirassiers have according to custom, covered themselves with glory.
COMBAT & TAKING OF RATISBON.
April 23.
At the dawn of the day, we advanced to Ratisbon, the advanced guard formed by the division of Gudin, and the cuirassiers of the division of Nansouty and St. Sulpace. We were not long before we saw the enemy's cavalry, which endeavored to cover the city. Three different attacks were made, and all were to our advantage. Sword in hand we put to flight 8000 of the enemy's cavalry, who precipitately passed the Danube. In the mean time our sharpshooters went towards the city. By an inconceivable arrangement, the Austrian general had placed six regiments to be sacrificed without reason. The city is surrounded by a bad ditch and a worse counterscarp. The artillery arrived. We began to batter with pieces of 12. We soon knew that by means of a ladder we could descend the ditch and afterwards mount a breach we had made in the wall.
The duke of Montebello caused a battalion to enter the breach, which gained a postern, and from thence the city. All that resisted were put to the sword. The number of prisoners exceeded 8000. In consequence of their bad arrangements, the enemy had not time to cut down their bridge, and the French passed it mixed with the Austrians to the left side. This unfortunate city which they had the barbarity to defend, has suffered greatly. It was on fire part of the night, but by the assiduity of general Morand and his division, it was extinguished.
Thus at the battle of Abensberg the emperor beat separately the two corps of the Archduke Lewis and general Hiller. At the battle of Landshut, he took possession of the centre of the communications of the enemy, and of the general deposit of their magazines and artillery. Finally, at the battle of Eckmuhl, the four corps of Hohenzollern, Rosenberg, Kollowrath, and Lichtenstein, were defeated and put to the route. The corps of general Bellegarde arrived the morning after the battle; he could only be a witness to the taking of Ratisbon, when he fled to Bohemia.
The first information of the military operations which have opened the campaign in so brilliant a manner, will be followed in detail of all the deeds in arms which have rendered illustrious the French and allied armies.
In all our combats our loss has not exceeded 1200 killed and 4000 wounded. The general of division, Cerioni, chief of the etat major of the duke of Montebello, was struck by a cannon ball, and fell dead upon the field of battle of Eckmuhl. He was an officer of merit, and had distinguished himself in our first campaigns. At the combat of Peising, gen. Hervo, chief of the etat major to the duke of Auerstadt was likewise killed. The duke of Auerstadt regrets very much this officer, whose valor, intelligence & activity he esteemed. The gen. of brigade, Clement, commandant of a brigade of cuirassiers of the division of St. Sulpace, had his arm shot off. He is an officer of courage and of distinguished merit. General Schram has been wounded. The colonel of the 14th chassers has been killed in an attack. In general, our loss of officers has been inconsiderable. The 1000 men of the 65th, which has been made prisoners, have been for the most part, retaken. It is impossible to shew more valor and more good will, than is shewn by our troops.
At the battle of Eckmuhl, the corps of the duke of Rivoli, not having been able to join, this marshal remained constantly near the emperor, and carried the orders for the execution of different manoeuvres. At the assault of Ratisbon the duke of Montebello, who had designed the place of passage, caused the ladders to be carried by his aid-de-camps.
The prince of Neufchatel, in order to encourage the troops, and to give at the same time a proof of confidence to the allies, marched several times in the van guard with the Bavarian regiments.
The duke of Auerstadt has given in these different affairs, new proofs of the intrepidity which characterises him.
The duke de Rivoli, with as much earnestness as intrepidity, traversed the enemy's legions frequently in order to make known to the different columns the intentions of the emperor.
Of 120,000 men which composed the Austrian army, all were engaged except the 20,000 under general Bellegarde. In the French army, on the contrary, nearly one half did not fire a musket. The enemy astonished at the rapid movements beyond calculation, have found themselves deprived of their foolish hope, and are transported from a delirium of presumption to approaching despair.
SECOND BULLETIN.
HEAD-QUARTERS, MUHLDOFF, April 27. On the 23d of April, the day after the battle of Landshut, the emperor left that city for Ratisbon, and fought the battle of Eckmuhl. At the same time he sent the marshal duke of Istria with the Bavarian division under the command of general De Wrede, and the Molitor division, to fall upon the Inn, and to follow the two corps of the Austrian army, which were beaten at the battles of Abensberg and Landshut.
The marshal duke of Istria arrived at Wittenburg and Neumarkt, and found a quantity of pontoon bridges erected, more than 400 waggons, large cases with equipments and took in his march from 15 to 1800 prisoners. The Austrian corps met the other side of Neumarkt a corps of reserve which arrived upon the Inn. They rallied, and upon the 23d they gave battle at Nuremberg to the Bavarians. Notwithstanding their great inferiority, the Bavarians maintained their position.
On the 24th the emperor ordered the corps of the marshal duke of Rivoli from Ratisbon to Straubing, and from there to Passau, where he arrived the 26th. The duke of Rivoli commanded a battalion of the Po to pass the Inn, which made 300 prisoners, raised the blockade of the citadel, and occupied Scharding.
On the 25th, the marshal duke of Montebello received orders to march with his corps from Ratisbon to Mühldorf. On the 27th, he passed the Inn and came to Salz.
The 27th, the emperor is at his head-quarters at Mühldorf.
The Austrian Division commanded by general Jellachich, which occupied Munich, is followed by the corps of the duke of Dantzig.
The king of Bavaria has shewn himself at Munich. He afterwards went to Augsburg, where he will remain some days, waiting to re-establish his residence at Munich, and till Bavaria should be entirely freed from the enemy.
On the side of Ratisbon the duke of Auerstadt has gone in pursuit of the Archduke Charles, whose communications with the Inn and Vienna being cut off, he has no other resource but to retire into the mountains of Bohemia, by Waldmünchen and Cham.
As for the emperor of Austria, it appears that he was before Passau, having taken upon himself the siege of that place with three battalions from Landwehr.
All Bavaria and the Palatinate are freed from the presence of the enemy's armies.
At Ratisbon the emperor reviewed several corps, and had presented to him the bravest soldiers, on whom he bestowed distinctions and pensions, and to the bravest officers he gave baronies and lands. He especially signified his satisfaction with the divisions St. Hilaire & Friant.
Until now, the emperor has made the war almost without his equipage, and it has been observed that in the actions of his guard he has been always surrounded by the allied Bavarian and Württemberg troops, wishing by so doing to give them a particular proof of his confidence.
Yesterday arrived at Landshut a party of chassers and grenadiers of the guard on horseback. A regiment of fusiliers and a battalion of chassers on foot.
In eight days time all the guard will be arrived.
A report was current that the emperor had his leg broken. The fact is, a spent ball had grazed the heel of his boot, but had not touched the skin. Never was his majesty in the midst of the greatest fatigues in better health.
It is remarked as a singular thing, that one of the first Austrian officers made prisoners in this war, is found to be the aide-camp of the archduke Charles, sent to Mr. Otto to deliver the famous letter saying that the French army were compelled to retreat.
The inhabitants of Ratisbon having behaved well, and shown a patriotic and confederate spirit, which we had to expect from them, his majesty has ordained that the damages which they had sustained, should be made up to them at his expense; and particularly the restoration of the houses which had been burnt, the expense of which will amount to seven millions.
All the sovereigns and all the countries of the confederation evince the most patriotic spirit. When the minister of Austria at Dresden, delivered the declaration of his court to the king of Saxony, that prince could not contain his indignation. "Do you wish war?" said the king, "against whom? You attack and insult him who, three years since, master of your fate, restored to you your states. The propositions which have been made to me, affect me. My engagements are known to all Europe. No prince of the confederation will separate himself from it."
The grand duke of Wurtzburg, brother of the emperor of Austria, has shewn the same sentiments, and declares, that if the Austrians advance to his states, he would retire if it was to go to the other side of the Rhine. Thus the injuries of the court of Vienna are generally appreciated. The regiments of the petty princes, and all the allied troops, anxiously demand to march against the enemy.
STRASBURG, April 27.
During some days past, several couriers have arrived from the army, with dispatches to her majesty the Empress, giving information of the success of our arms, which becomes more and more important. The army of the Archduke Charles is destroyed. All the artillery, the military chest, the baggage, and several thousand baggage waggons, are taken. The number of prisoners are immense. They have fought each day since the 19th, and have always been beaten. Our cavalry, of which the duke of Istria has taken the command, pursues the weak remains of the Austrian army towards the Inn. The superb division of cuirassiers, under the command of general Count Espagnie, has rendered signal services.
Yesterday about noon, a courier extraordinary arrived, with dispatches, announcing a new victory. They assure us, that the corps of the archduke John, who had invaded Tyrol, was cut off, and compelled to throw down their arms. We wait with impatience the details of this happy circumstance.
BAYONNE, April 25.
His excellency the duke of Freviso, has arrived at Burgos. He comes from the other side of

the province of Asturias, where it is said the heretic bishop of St. Andero is hidden. A battalion of Badois arrived the day before yesterday in our city. It departs to-morrow for Spain. The organization of the national guards in the province of Biscay, Alava, and Navarre, operate with activity by the care of Don Francisco, Amores, intendant general.
PARIS, May 5. Messieurs the vicar general of Paris went to the palace of his serene highness the prince arch chancellor of the empire (Cambacérès) for the purpose of concerting with him to put in execution the orders of his majesty the emperor relative to the prayers to be celebrated for the victories of Tann, Echlmuhl, and Ratisbon. It has been determined that the Te Deum shall be sung at the Metropolitan church in two days.
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. JELLECHICH, To the Inhabitants of Tyrol. Tyroleans! If you are yet, what you have been not long ago, if you remember the happiness, the prosperity and the true liberty which you have enjoyed under the beneficent sceptre of Austria, if the voice of a general whom you acknowledged as one of yours, when in 1799, he saved you from an imminent danger, by the victory of Feldkirch, which the following year rendered secure from attack your frontiers from Alberg to the valley of Karawendel, if all this is not extinguished from your memory, hear what I am going to say, hear and be penetrated.
Your legitimate lord, I ought to say your father, seeks you, come and place yourselves under his banners, his heart bleeds to see you under foreign domination, you, his faithful ones, return to be the children of Austria, do not misunderstand this precious title! Austrian armies, more numerous than ever, more animated & more patriotic, will enter your country, look upon them as brethren, as children of the same father—unite with them and follow the example of all the people who render homage to the Austrian throne. In a word, behave in every thing as you have done recently to the admiration of the whole of Europe.
Tyroleans! God is with us, we do not seek new conquests, but we will bring back to the bosom of our Imperial and gracious father, Brethren who have been detached from him?—nothing will resist us, nothing can vanquish us, if we unite for our happiness, and for the preservation of our existence. Believe me, Tyroleans, God is with us.
(Signed) FRANCIS. Baron of Jellachich, de Bezin, Chevalier of the order Maria Theresa and Field Marshal Imperial and Royal.
ORDER OF THE DAY. SOLDIERS! You have justified my expectations; you have augmented your numbers by your bravery; you have gloriously marked the difference between the soldiers of Caesar & the crowded armies of Xerxes. In a few days you have triumphed in three battles, with the enemy at D'Insburg and D'Eschmuhl, and in the combat of Paissing. Landshut and Ratisbonne. 160 pieces of cannon, 40 standards, 50,600 prisoners, 3,000 wagons with baggage, and all their military chests, is the result of the rapidity of your marches and courage. The enemy deceived by a perfidious cabinet seemed to have lost all remembrance of you. This awakening was prompt, you appeared to them more terrible than ever. They have crossed the Inn and occupied the territory of our allies, they flattered themselves to carry the war into the bosom of our country; to day defeated, terrified, he flies in disorder; already my van guard has crossed the Inn. Before a month hence, we shall be at Vienna.
Done at our Imperial Head-Quarters, at Ratisbonne, April 24, 1809. (Signed)
NAPOLEON. By the declarations of the French emperor concerning Bavaria, it is evidently his determination to augment the territory and power of Bavaria, and place that monarchy in a position so formidable, as to form a potent barrier to the confederation of the Rhine; very probably the Danube will be the boundary of Bavaria on the east, and a new kingdom may be constituted out of part of lower Austria, Carinthia, Carniola, & Styria, with Dalmatia and Istria; it is very probable, that Bohemia, Moravia, Polish Galicia, and Austrian Silesia, will be taken from the infatuated house of Lorraine, and if Francis be permitted to retain the kingdom of Hungary, it will be wholly owing to the policy, clemency or magnanimity of the conqueror. Very possibly Poland may be resuscitated, and Saxony remunerated for the duchy of Warsaw in Bohemia, Moravia or Silesia; or the kingdom of Westphalia united with Holland; and Jerome placed on the throne of Bohemia and Moravia.
The emperor of Russia had required the assembly of a congress at Yassy in Moldavia, to whom he has declared his determination to retain under his authority the countries bordering on the left of the Danube, which had been so long the source of quarrels with the Turks. The minister of the Port at Yassy opposed the occupation, and set off for Constantinople, but a powerful Russian force had already come in aid of the determination.
The conscription in the duchy of Warsaw only amounted to 9000 men; in this conscription the Jews were obliged to furnish their proportion in common with other sects.
The three divisions of the Saxon Polish army, were under the command of prince Poniatowsky, generals Dombrowski, and Zajenack; they were to march to the frontiers of Austrian Poland, called Galicia. This army has a powerful artillery.
After the battle of Ratisbon, the archduke Charles is said to have fled with his staff into Bohemia, devolving the command of what could be collected of the army on the prince Rosenberg.
The Austrian paper war weapons are described in the Rhenish journals as the productions of Gentz, a well known writer in the cause of coalitions, of Stein, and of another named Schlegel—there are three of this name writers who should not be confounded; one is a writer on the law of nations, and not the person in question; there is another, whose name is William Schlegel, a writer on Belles lettres, author of a comparison of the Phebe of Facine with that of Euripides, neither is this the political pander of the Austrian court; but it is his brother,
who is named Frederick Schlegel, he is the author of many writings published to favor the cause of Austria; and of many songs of the same character.
The canal of the north is proceeding to its completion with the greatest activity; the second section of this canal which unites the Meuse and the Rhine, passing by Nuss, and emptying itself at Venloo, is three parts completed, the fourth part will unite the Rhine with the Meuse, and is 14,400 metres (three leagues) long.
The reserve of the grand army at Ratisbonne was commanded by general Oudinot, the divisions were those of Gens. Thureau, Bouquet, and Claparede, and the cuirassiers commanded by gen. count Espagone.
Before the action of the 21st April, the emperor Napoleon harangued the Bavarian troops to this effect—"Remember, this is to be the last war with which you will be troubled by the House of Austria."
The prince of Bavaria so much distinguished himself in the action of the 20th, that the emperor embraced him on the field of battle.
The flight of the Austrians after the battle of the 20th April was beyond imagination; they presented themselves in many instances at the advanced posts of the French and Bavarian troops in bands of 3, 4, and 500 men, throwing down their arms and knapsacks, and begging for food. The forests & roads are crowded with these miserable victims of a perfidious cabinet.
The king of Wirtemberg has been put in the possession of the Austrian principality of Mergentheim, and its union has been proclaimed.
The French emperor, it would seem means to remain a considerable time in Germany, as not only the civil officers of government, but those of the domestic establishment, have proceeded to the army.
The archduke John of Austria commanded the troops destined to invade Italy; general Chasteler and general Wiesunwolf, those in the Tyrolese.
The French emperor is stated in one of the papers to have declared that the emperor of Austria shall cease to reign.
We learn that there was no notice taken of American affairs in France, except among our own people. General Armstrong was at Paris and meant to remain.
The Paris Argus, of the 5th of May, contains the following paragraph: "We have received American papers to the 7th March, which contain the speech of the new President, Mr. Madison, when he took the oath of office in the chamber of the House of Representatives. Our readers will perceive, from the extract which we copy from that discourse, that Mr. Madison appears to follow the footsteps of his predecessor. He complains bitterly of the ruinous effects of the maritime war upon the commerce of the United States; these complaints evidently fall upon the first authors of the outrages upon neutral flags. We must, as we have ever and said, and as the whole experience of half a century proves, trace the cause of the war and of all the injuries complained of by neutrals, in the monopolizing and tyrannical system of the English: that monopoly and that tyranny are the monsters against which France has combated, almost alone, for the last fifteen years, at its own cost, although for the good of all nations: We are persuaded that the new president will be supported in his system by the great majority of the American people, and by those merchants, who are more attached to the honor, independence and permanent interests of their country, than to the ephemeral profits of an odious selfishness."
LATEST FROM ENGLAND. [From the Boston Gazette of July 3.] We were yesterday politely favored with Halifax papers to the 20th ult. containing London dates to May 10. These papers contain the French official particulars of the battles between the armies of France and Austria.
The accounts taken from the French official bulletins, are undoubtedly much exaggerated, as will appear from the following article, under the London head of May 10. But placing them in the most favorable light in which they can possibly be viewed, they must appear highly disastrous.
LONDON, May 10. "It is with the utmost satisfaction that we announce the arrival of Prince Strarsemburg in town, as ambassador from the court of Vienna.—His highness arrived in London about 12 o'clock this day, and immediately had an interview with Mr. Canning. He came through Holland; and after escaping innumerable dangers, was picked up in a fishing boat by one of our cruisers. The intelligence which he has brought respecting the operations in Bavaria, we are happy to say, differ most materially from the accounts given in the French bulletins.—He says, that the losses sustained by the French in the several actions, were quite as great as those of the Austrians; and that as late as the 28th ult. the French were unable to advance, having suffered so severely. His highness is in fine spirits, and by no means considers the advantages which the French obtained, as decisive of the fate of the campaign. He also states, that in Italy, the Austrians had obtained some very important advantages, and that the whole population of the Tyrol, have risen to a man in favor of Austria."
LONDON, May 6. The Emperor Alexander.—The annexed intercepted letter, from the French minister of foreign affairs, to Bonaparte, is positively stated to be authentic. If so, the hopes of any material change on the part of Russia, in favor of Austria, must be considerably weakened, if not altogether at an end. One passage of it is very important, as it shews that the violation of the integrity of the Austrian dominions formed an object of the conferences held between Alexander and Napoleon. Notwithstanding the very confident assurance which is given of the authenticity of Champagne's letter, we cannot give complete credit to it.
Intercepted letter from M. Champagne, minister of foreign affairs, to Bonaparte. PARIS, Dec. 11, 1803.
"SIR.—The correspondence of this day does not furnish me with any letter to lay before your majesty. "M. de Romanzoff has conversed with me upon the dispatches he received from St. Petersburg yesterday. The emperor, his master, had the goodness to write to him, upon the affairs of his department, a letter of four pages, which places him altogether au courant . Before he received it he scarcely conceived himself to be minister for foreign affairs; for he was no longer informed of anything. He had the kindness to give me an analysis of it—it is as follows:—"
"The emperor of Russia speaks of the successes he has just obtained in Finland; yet he is but half satisfied with gen. Buxhowden, and he means to displace him. The reply of the English government deprives him of almost all hope of a speedy peace; yet he thinks that it is of importance always to keep a door open for negotiation, and afterwards, whatever be the success of it, to go forward. He has given an example of this in his reply to prince Kourakin, who had given him an account of the little success he had had in demanding of the court of Vienna the acknowledgement of Joseph the first. M. de Romanzoff read me this letter of the emperor to prince Kourakin: I think your majesty will be satisfied with it. The emperor of Russia is astonished at the refusal of Austria, under the pretext on which it is founded. Austria wishes first to know the result of the conferences of Erfurth. "Is it by disobeying," says the emperor, "that she pretends to merit complaisance? Why is she uneasy at what has been signed at Erfurth? Far from having wished to injure the interests of Austria, there was stipulated there the integrity of that monarchy." (This assertion is evidently a mistake of the emperor's, who had not the treaty before him, an error occasioned probably by the recollection of some conversations with your majesty.) "Thus whilst I am occupied with her interests," continues the emperor, "she replies by a refusal to accede to the demand I had made of her, and in seeming to seek my friendship, she evinces to me her distrust of my conduct at Erfurth." The emperor accuses Austria of contradictions in all her conduct, and in the language of M. de Metternich, M. de Stadion, and M. Vincent; he says that the acknowledgement demanded of her was but the effect of the management which it was wished to shew her, in thus dispensing with the demand of a categorical declaration upon the prodigious increase of her military force. He does not see what is the object which she is pursuing; and after having observed, that when king Joseph shall be at Madrid, the refusal of Austria to acknowledge him will only be an act of ridicule; he declares that if she has formed the senseless project of framing a new coalition, by leaguing herself with England, Turkey, & the Spanish insurgents, he is in a condition to oppose it, and that united with the emperor Napoleon, he could easily break that new league, which would lead to Austria the cause of disasters, if not of total ruin.
"Such is the reply of the Emperor Alexander, to the Prince Kourakin. It was to be sent to the Russian charge des affaires at Vienna, who has orders to communicate it to M. de Stadion. The charge des affaires has lately written to M. Kourakin; it appears that this dispatch of the Emperor's had not reached him, though it is dated the 8th November.
"I could have wished that M. de Romanzoff would have left me a copy, but I soon perceived that he was desirous of presenting it himself to your majesty, and that he was in hopes of your speedy return. That hope was too sweet to every Frenchman, as well as to M. de Romanzoff, (who respects and admires your majesty almost as much as a Frenchman), for me to weaken the hope which I am fond of sharing with him.—But if it cannot be soon realised, I shall renew to your majesty the demand of repairing to you, if, after the reply from England, my remaining here should appear useless.
"I had the satisfaction to announce to M. de Romanzoff, the arrival of your majesty at St. Martin, near Madrid, referring him for the details, to the bulletin which will appear to-morrow, of the contents of which I am not yet informed.
"I am, with respect, Sire, "Your Majesty's most faithful, "And devoted servant and subject, "CHAMPAGNY."
RECEIVED via BOSTON.
TRANSLATIONS. Extra supplement of the Lisbon Gazette of the 16th of May, 1809.
Oporto, May 16. I have the great satisfaction of communicating to you, our restoration by the arrival of the combined Portuguese & English army, which took place yesterday about 9 o'clock in the forenoon, at Villa Nova, where they assembled together; but hardly noticed in this city; and as soon as the army was assembled, it began the attempt of passing the Douro, though there was no bridge, in consequence of the French having blown it up with barrels of gun powder; at about 4 o'clock in the morning of the said day, causing such a great noise, that it alarmed the city. The passage of the combined army was more brilliant and rapid than can be imagined which the French believed they would not be able to effect in less than a fortnight, but the plan of the general was so well formed, that the van guard of the army arriving at 3 o'clock, and at noon the battle was already almost decided. No sooner did the said general see that his army was collected together, than he sent some troops on the bank of Villa Nova, pretending that his intention was to pass that way; but he at the same time detached a part of his army towards a point above between the Collegio de Bispo and the Sorra where the River is the narrowest and the borders more perpendicular, and placing his artillery on the hill he ordered his troops to embark in some boats, which he collected in the said place; so that when the French, that were on the bank, gave notice of the disembarkation, and they had repaired there, 2000 men had already landed, and the artillery kept up such a fire from the hill, upon the French, with the view of protecting the disembarkation, that as this was executing under the hill, the French could not prevent it, not being able to reach on the brink of the precipice to fire downwards, for the artillery opposite swept off every thing; finally the combined army got up and began the battle, which was very hot in the place of Prado de Obispo, our regiment No. 16, being one of those that distinguished themselves the most. The slaughter of the French was considerable; they lost on this occasion, three heavy pieces of cannon and two howitzers; on our side we had only five men killed, and the English had eight, and about as many wounded.
The action being over, on account of the precipitate flight of the French, the cavalry went in pursuit of them; and about 4 o'clock in the afternoon more than a hundred prisoners and a few officers were brought in, and the cavalry was continuing to pursue them. Our army had already had in Grijó a great action, on the day of Ascension, when it routed the French and took a great many prisoners, in which the regiment No. 16 received also great praises—which the general said he would command as a distinction. In consequence of this action, through the remainder of the day & the night, the enemy
continued retreating and have arrived at Amarante, and the report is now that the Portuguese troops under Geo. Silveira are near that place and will attack the French.
Lisbon, May 15. The 15th inst. being the anniversary of the birth of the Prince Regent, who is as much the sovereign of our choice, as he is by inheritance, it was celebrated in a brilliant manner. The ships were dressed and saluted; the troops were in full dress on parade, and fired a few volleys; and the Castile, Theatre, &c. were illuminated at night.
We have accounts that the inhabitants of Viegas, (a Portuguese seaport) have risen against the French and that Tuy, Valencia, and all the District between the rivers Lima, and Minho, is again in the power of its lawful sovereigns.
The last papers from Seville mention that they have accounts there of an insurrection at Marsailles and Toulon.
Tarragona, April 10. General Joachim Blake, Commandant of the Division of Tortosa, has written to our General Reding, under date of April 4, at Tortosa, an account of several small affairs in which the patriots have been successful.
The accounts from Tarragona are to April 17, on which day, a very animating proclamation was issued by Gen. Reding. The French appear to make no progress in the South of Spain. In the middle of March, they were about to take Tarragona.
Reus, April 4. We have just learnt that between 500 and 600 of the Gallo-Italian troops in this province have deserted, and joined the brave patriots at Tarragona.
The Seville dates are to April 26—several days the latest. The Spanish Junta was still there, and had just issued a proclamation, which shews that their confidence of eventual success, and their detestation of those who are endeavoring to force a king upon them, is undiminished.
Francisco Palafox, brother probably of the immortal hero of Saragossa, has published an animating address to the brave Arragonese.
Letters from the Spanish General Cuesta are to April 19.
Joseph Bonaparte soi-disant king of Spain, has written a letter to the Supreme Junta, lamenting the contest in Spain, and the misfortunes it had produced and proposing that commissioners should be appointed to negotiate for tranquilizing the country.
The Junta answered, that all their calamities were attributable to the criminal ambition of the Bonapartes; that Joseph would restore tranquility if he pleased by withdrawing the French troops and himself, and returning to the country the sovereign it acknowledged; and they had made oath to accept of no other terms.
The Portuguese paper has many accounts of Donations for carrying on the war for their independence.
DOMESTIC.
CAPT. FOLGER'S STATEMENT. This remarkable statement, which occupies three full columns in the New-York Evening Post , of June 20th, is addressed to the Editor of that paper, dated Boston, March 20th, 1809, and signed S. FOLGER. The substance of it is—That Folger sailed from Boston, Feb. 4th, 1805, as master and part owner of the American ship Acorn, on a voyage to Lisbon, from thence to St. Petersburg and home; that he arrived safe at St. Petersburg, but on his return home, was obliged to put into North Bergen in Normandy , and stay there eleven weeks—that abreast the Isle of Wight, he was taken by a French privateer, the Captain's name he does not recollect.
That a prize-master was put on board, and his ship sent into St. Maloes, according to the allegations of the French Captain, (whose language he appears to recollect, while he forgets his name,) for " mere formalite ."
That in asking why Americans were treated in this manner, he was told, it " is mere formalite ."
That he was visited at St. Maloes by the commissary of marine, &c. &c. and told, that he was brought to, for " mere formalite ."
That he was ordered to go on shore with two gens d'armes , for " mere formalite ."
That he was conducted to the custom-house (without formalite ,) where fourteen judges and directors, made every experiment upon his virtue and that of his crew, bribery not excepted, to induce them to swear that his ship had been boarded by a British cruiser.
That finding the attempt on his probity fruitless, he was committed to prison, and guarded by two gens d'armes , who told him it was " mere formalite ."
That further experiments were then made on his first and second mate, &c. &c. higher bribes offered, but without success, and according to his statement, " without formalite ."
That he was then marched, on foot, a prisoner of war , from St. Maloes, 800 miles, to Verdun, where he was confined in close prison—That he was liberated, and returned to St. Maloes, where the tribunal again assembled, and condemned his ship and cargo, (valued at $1,389 dollars,) on the evidence of one of his men, who was overcome " by the glittering reward held out to him ."
That he called on Mr. Armstrong, our minister, who, after hearing the story of his sufferings, refused his interference, on the ground that he had been sailing in breach of the embargo—That Armstrong afterwards invited him to a walk in the Luxembourg Gardens , and promised to obtain the liberation of his vessel, on condition " that he would take a French gentleman and his baggage to the Havana "—That he, Folger, objected, as the voyage was illegal, &c.
That he was promised private indemnity, if he would undertake, and angrily threatened with denunciation if he refused—That he related what had passed between him and General Armstrong, to Messrs. Skipwith, Vail and Bernard, of the Consular department, who advised him to protest against Gen. A. " and declared their belief that he was not friendly to the American interest ," and stated that a American ship, commanded (as F. thinks) by Captain Warterman, had been lately burnt at sea, and the Captain and crew had passed near Paris, on their way from Verden or Arras , and that General Armstrong had refused to afford them the least assistance! &c. &c. &c.
The above is a faithful abridgement of the statement given in the Evening Post .
REMARKS ON THE STATEMENT. No date is affixed to any transaction after Captain F's sailing from Boston. This is
very unnatural. Seafaring men seldom give a narration without a recurrence to dates.
North Bergen in Normandy , is a geographical mistake, which may perhaps be characteristically imputed to the treachery of Captain F's memory, the ignorance of his own amnensis, or to the blunders of COLEMAN'S types.
His stay of eleven weeks at North Bergen, without any assigned reason of detention, looks a little like sporting with time or truth. That he should remember to forget the name of the Captain of the French privateer, is a remarkable circumstance—One who has such a tenacious memory for injuries, does not readily forget their authors.
Had he travelled but once from St. Maloes to Verdun, and that on foot, he might have imagined the distance, three hundred and fifty miles, to have been 800; but he repeats the same fictitious tour at his leisure.
His tete a tete familiarity with Gen. Armstrong at the Luxembourg Gardens , followed by the propositions said to be made by the General, and his abrupt transition to rage, is so very like the story of Joseph and Madam Potiphar, that the accusing male prude evidently adds a wanton sacrifice of truth to the meditated sacrifice of every other virtue.
The frequent repetition of the phrase, mere formalite , so often made to salute the ear, from the forgotten captain of the privateer, the gens d'armes , the commissary of marine, &c. &c. &c. may, for aught I know, be consistent with the idiom of the French language, and the genius of the French manners. But I do know that it is so much like the cry of " annihilation of commerce ," " embargo unconstitutional ," " impressment lawful ," " partiality to France ," " British friendship ," &c. come in the mint of Boston forgeries, last fall and winter, and circulated and echoed by thousands of honest dupes in the country; that I am seriously induced to believe that S. Folger, who has begun this public fraud by a forgery upon his own name, is but another signature for " OUR WRITERS ."
To this prima facie evidence, which is sufficient to satisfy every man of sense, of the character of the Evening Post statement , I will add, for the conviction of Mr. Coleman, Major Russell, and others, the following.
REAL STATEMENT OF FACTS.
Captain LABAN FOLGER, the hero of the above political fiction, sailed from Boston, Feb. 1805, in the brig Acorn of 120 tons, on the voyage as stated above. He was not part owner of the brig Acorn.
On his return he sailed for Cherbourg in France, with freight, and it is believed did not put into North Bergen. He arrived in safety at Cherbourg, where he discharged his cargo, and had his freight paid him, took in another freight for a port in the north of Europe, put into Guernsey and was there seized, but was cleared at the expense of more than one thousand dollars to his owners. He then returned to France again, where he remained several months, spent the freight the vessel had earned, and run in debt upwards of 50,000 livres. He then took the brig's long boat, fled his creditors, and left his mate in charge of the brig. The government never took possession of the brig till after his escape, and proof of her intercourse with England. The mate, George Thacker, of Hingham, a young man of good character, was committed to prison by the French government, where it is believed he still remains. Captain Waterman, to whom it is said Gen. Armstrong refused his aid, came from England with Folger; but we have heard nothing of his complaint of Gen. A's conduct.
The strange circumstance of captain F's statement being sent to New York for publication—the still stranger reason offered by the Editor of the Evening Post for its lying dormant till Folger's absence, his pompous and jesuitical preface to this congenial essay of N. England folly and disgrace—with Major Russell's threat to publish the statement, unaccompanied with the hardihood of execution, or the candor of retraction, have induced an investigation, from which has resulted the above statement, which is offered and can be substantially supported as the facts in the case.
To the Editor of the Patriot , it will ever be more agreeable to maintain republican truths, than to confront federal falsehoods—but when such a tissue of fraud, evidently designed for the most mischievous and dishonorable purposes, is palmed upon the nation, with an art and impudence calculated to impose on the public credulity, it becomes a duty to detect the fraud, and expose the felons—Boston Patriot .
WASHINGTON, July 5.
The National Anniversary was yesterday celebrated in this city with the highest demonstrations of joy. The dawn was ushered in by a grand salute at the Navy Yard, followed by several discharges of artillery during the day. The national armed vessels were in full dress. At 10 o'clock in the morning, the Declaration of Independence was read by Gen. Mason, and an elegant and impressive Oration pronounced by Mr. Barlow, in Mr. Laurie's Church, before a large and respectable audience, including the President of the U. States, the Heads of Departments, and many strangers of distinction. At noon a numerous company waited on the President, among whom refreshments were liberally distributed. About 1 o'clock the military passed in review before the President. The numerous and variegated companies of militia made a very respectable and martial appearance. At the ordinary dining hour several respectable parties of citizens assembled, the chief of which were those assembled at Long's Hotel, & at the Centre Market house—the former composed of the citizens of Washington generally; the latter were honored with the company of the Heads of Departments; and both with the company of several members of Congress, and several strangers of distinction.
The day was observed by all descriptions and collections of citizens with a patriotism, harmony and order becoming the occasion. Nat. Int.
COMMUNICATION.
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
The democratic citizens of the district of Columbia met at an early hour at the city of Washington, according to the arrangement of the three united committees of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, and proceeded to the Church in Foster, where being honored with the presence of the President of the U. S., the Heads of Departments, and a great concourse of Ladies & strangers, they heard the oration from Joel Barlow, which had been previously announced in the

public papers. This was a most solemn and impressive discourse upon some of the most important duties that still remain to be performed by the government and people of this country, for consolidating, improving and perpetuating our great confederated republic.
THE ORATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN OUR NEXT. The scene in the Church was much enlivened by a number of appropriate airs from an elegant Band of Music, composed of amateurs, attached to captain Davidson's company of Light Infantry; who patriotically volunteered their services for the occasion.
The oration was preceded by the declaration of Independence, read by Gen. Mason. This monumental act of sovereignty he prefaced by a few interesting remarks on that distressing state of things which in 1776 forced the colonies to this measure, and by reading the list of those illustrious names that stand affixed to the act as the objects of national gratitude.
After the oration, the company waited on the President at his house with the usual ceremonies of congratulation.
At 3 o'clock they assembled again at a handsome dinner provided by Mr. Lindsay, in the Centre Market, at which Joel Barlow, Esq. presided, assisted by Gen. Mason and Capt. Smith. They were gratified with the presence of the Heads of Departments, the Attorney General, Post-Master General, the Treasurer and Comptroller. The greatest harmony and hilarity prevailed, and the following toasts were drank under the discharge of cannon, and interluded with songs and various patriotic airs from the Marine Band of Music. They retired at sun-set, when the amusement of the Theatre closed the evening, as that of the table had closed the day.
TOASTS.
 1. The day; Consecrated to festivity and joy, so long as the American bosom shall expand with the love of liberty! 1 gun.  2. The cardinal principles of democracy—Right of suffrage, freely & equally exercised and often repeated; a well regulated confidence in public servants, and submission to the will of the majority. 3 guns.  3. The President of the United States. 5 guns.  4. The memory of George Washington; The champion of liberty, the father of his country, and friend of man. 3 guns.  5. Public Functionaries; Upright & firm in the discharge of their duties, a free people will support them in all difficulties. 1 gun.  6. The Congress of '76; A bright constellation of sages, luminous in wisdom, pure in patriotism, and deathless in fame. 1 gun.  7. Our beloved Fellow Citizen, Thomas Jefferson; Crowned with immortal glory, he has retired from his labors to enjoy the sweets of an approving conscience, and the plaudits of a grateful nation. 3 guns, 5 cheers.  8. The late Administration; Time has displayed the wisdom of their measures and refuted the calumnies of their enemies. 1 gun.  9. James Madison, the friend of Jefferson; That he may equal the virtues of his predecessor, is our sincere hope; that he will emulate them, is our firm belief—may his life be happy and his memory revered! 3 guns.  10. The memory of those Heroes who fought and bled for their country; Gratitude has woven for them an unfading wreath of glory. 3 guns.  11. The Militia of the United States—The invincible bulwark of a free people. 1 gun.  12. Armies and Navies—Just enough and no more. 1 gun.  13. Public Schools—The firmest basis on which to erect the Temple of Liberty; the diffusion of knowledge is the bane of despotism. 3 guns.  14. Canals, Roads and Bridges—The arteries, veins and ribs of the political body. 1 gun.  15. Our Contenders—Like our Keels, they shall cease to Plow when Freedom shall cease to guide. 1 gun.  16. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—The three pillars of our national prosperity. 1 gun.  17. The restoration of Politic Union and Harmony—Animated by one soul, may Americans forget all distinctions, but the love of their country. 3 guns. 
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
 By the Secretary of State. Our fellow citizens, East, West, North & South, who are now celebrating the return of this joyous anniversary.  By the Secretary of the Navy. The American Fair.  By the Comptroller. The People.  By Mr. Colvin. George Clinton, Vice President of the U. States.  When the heads of Departments had retired—  By Major Jones. The Heads of Departments—proud of their country and setting a just value on the distinctions she bestows, they disdain the little vanities of office and the narrow views of selfish ambition.  By Gen. Mason. The embargo—May the contempt of the community light on the lawless miscreant, who, in the day of trial, was harvesting on the privation of his brethren.  By Capt. A. Smith. The farmers of the United States of America.  By Capt. John Longden. General James Wilkinson—He has not ceased to deserve well of his country.  By Doctor Blake. The belligerent nations of the Old World—All we require of them is justice, and justice they must yield us.  When Mr. Barlow had retired—  By Mr. Weightman. Our illustrious fellow-citizen Joel Barlow—the Orator of the day. 
FROM THE WHIG.
BALTIMORE, July 7.
THE PLOT!!!
What has been plotted in secret darkness will ere long be proclaimed on the house top; for treason, like murder, "will out." Tremble wretches! ambassadors of the Essex Junta, your deeds will be soon revealed. Till particulars be fully traced and confirmed, take the following summary: The friend of Pickering, at London, confers with Mr. Canning, on the part of the Essex
Junta. Mr. W— tells him, that many of the New Englanders are dissatisfied with the form, the administrators, and the measures of the present government of the U. States; and as soon as opportunity offers, would effect either a general change or a separation; and asks English aid in the event of such attempt. C— favours the project, and W— (a leaky traitor!) writes the news of the interview, &c. to his friend at Paris: Mr. P— however was not a traitor. He did not wish to behold the world's last best hope, blasted by the breath of treason. He communicated the matter to general A—, our minister at Paris—and his account was confirmed by that of Mr. P— in London.
We leave traitors (for the present) to anticipate disgrace and confusion; and the friends of our country to rejoice at the detection of villainy. Yet, a little while, and this dark conspiracy will be freed from mystery. Laus Deo! Long live the republic!
FACT OR RUMOUR!
Will the Essex Junta Explain?
The legislature of New Hampshire have granted $20,000 towards building a state prison at Connecticut; and 3450 dollars for the erection of a building at Hanover for Medical purposes.
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JULY 11, 1809.
SUMMARY
COMPILED FOR THE ENQUIRER. Subscriptions have been opened at Philadelphia and N. Orleans, for funds to relieve the unfortunate Emigrants from Cuba.—Nearly $3,000 had been raised in Philadelphia.—The Legislature of Rhode Island have unanimously elected Christopher G. Champlin , senator of the U. S. vice Mr. Malbone, dec'd. — Pulwar Skipwith , Esq. late consul gen. of the U. S. at Paris has arrived at Philadelphia in the ship Naive from London.—On the 4th of July the Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati, by resolution, appropriated $500 to erect a monument over the ashes of Gen. Anthony Wayne , late commander in chief of the American armies; those ashes which are now lying without a single monument of their abode, "on the dreary and inhospitable beach of Lake Erie."—The Legislature of Massachusetts at their last session, prohibited by law, the circulation of all Bank bills under $5, except those of the U. S. and Mass. banks, after the 30th June. They also passed a Resolution, instructing their representatives in Congress to use their endeavors to add the following amendment to the C. U. S. "that no law for laying an embargo or general prohibition or restraint of Commerce shall have force longer than until the expiration of 30 days after the commencement of the session of Congress next succeeding that session in which said law shall have been enacted."
The 4th of July has been celebrated throughout the U. States with that spirit, which is due to the occasion. At Norfolk, the Volunteer and Artillery corps performed their evolutions; an oration was delivered in Christ's Church by Mr. Thomas J. Parker; two elegant dinners were provided on Brigg's Point, and at Burt's Garden, at both of which a number of patriotic toasts were drank.—In Petersburg, the Volunteer corps did honor to the day—two orations were delivered at the New Brick Church by Messrs. E. O. Goodwin, and J. Willis. Different dining parties animated the occasion.—In Fredericksburg, the anniversary of our Independence was not forgotten.—The proceedings at Washington are more fully detailed in this day's paper. Mr. Barlow's speech will appear in our next.—The day was celebrated by the republicans in Baltimore, in a style of peculiar magnificence and zeal. All the professions and arts of the city and neighborhood appeared in one grand procession, thro' the streets; with the insignia of their occupations; "the farmers with their corn and trees; the potters fashioning their clay; the coppersmiths, tanners, blacksmiths &c. hammering, as if for life and death; the weavers and sail makers working to real effect; the printers at the sign of Franklin's head striking off the Declaration of Independence & occasional odes which were distributed among the crowd, or slipp'd by the help of long wands into the hands of the ladies as they looked from their windows; the Elegant ship Union , carrying 20 brass guns, mimicking a royal voyage, and taking soundings &c.—formed such a pleasing groupe as, says the Whig, was never beheld in Baltimore before." A more particular description of this spectacle hereafter. On this anniversary the republicans have paid a full tribute of gratitude to Jefferson. He floats in all their cups. The federalists are playing a rare game. They toast Madison, some in the most explicit terms, others in terms of more caution. Commodore Truxton, in his toast at Philadelphia, labors to prove that Madison has been and is a federalist.—In Baltimore, under the auspices of R. G. Harper, they hail him, in still more deceptive terms: "The President of the United States; a fortunate mistake! he was elected for a partisan; he proves himself a patriot chief." The North American shakes his wise head, and expresses doubts of Madison's conversion. As to the late democratic festival at Washington, he declares that it is one step, at least, beyond the annals of the former administration; that such a schism among the citizens of Columbia was unknown even under the rule "of the mild sage of Monticello." Be cautious, Gentlemen. What has Mr. Madison done, to entitle himself to your praises? His adjustment with G. Britain was exactly conformable to the Non Inter-course law. Mr. Jefferson would have done the very same thing. Remember! Madison is the very same man, whom you have so lately hailed as a French partisan, and as your most inveterate enemy.
The Boston Repertory quotes a speech of old Rose on American affairs, to prove the slight degree of injury, which Great Britain would have sustained from our Embargo. Take two facts as specimens of his reasoning: 1. That of the 38,000,000lbs. of cotton which she annually imports, she might be supplied from her West India Islands with 18 millions, from Brazil 20 and the East Indies, 20—no man of sense would have ventured his reputation upon such supplies from such resources. 2. That her exports to the U. States on a medium of 1806 and '7, were 11,774,000£, and in 1808, 5,784,000£, which decrease of 5,990,000£ was nearly made up by exports to all other parts of America, of 12,839,000£, the exports to these being only on a medium of 1806, & '7, 8,629,000£—the actual loss of trade with all parts of America, thus being, £1,760,000. But is not, this a strange mode of calculating the productiveness of trade to any country? Who would assume the Exports , rather than the Returns as the standard of profit? What merchant would conclude that he had made
a great deal, because he had exported a great deal? The truth is that Mr. Baring states that there were ten years consumption of B. manufactures at Rio Janeiro, and probably the same, in all other parts of S. A. where these extraordinary shipments had been made. So great was the demand for a market for British manufactures—so small are the Returns likely to be on these great exports. So much for Mr. Reese and the Pert Tory !
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
It is a popular opinion, that, in this Country, our schools are in so degraded a state, that there are insurmountable obstacles to the acquirement of a good education. It is true, that there are many radical defects in our seminaries of learning, which require to be removed; but never, on any occasion, did I witness a more complete refutation of the charges which prejudice has brought against our institutions, than at the late examination of the students of the Manchester Academy, now under the auspices of Mr. Wood. They exhibited such satisfactory acquirements, in every branch in which they were examined, that the impartial observer was at a loss which to admire most; the application and diligence of the students, or the enlightened method of instruction, which appears to have been pursued by the preceptor.—In the Latin classics, the French language and the English departments, their proficiency was highly pleasing; but it was in the mathematics that they shone most conspicuously, and that the involuntary applause of the spectators were called forth. The unexampled progress which Mr. Wood's students have made in this science, so useful, so indispensable in every department of life, reflects the highest honor both on himself and on those who have enjoyed the benefit of his instruction. The mathematical apparatus which has lately been purchased for the academy, by the trustees, and the patronage which the people of Manchester and its vicinity seemed determined to bestow on the laudable exertions of Mr. Wood, will considerably improve the institution and facilitate the studies of those who may hereafter enter it. Mr. Wood, determined to join the utile with the dulci of instruction, has made the art of drawing one of the branches of education in his seminary, and at the last examination some specimens were exhibited which were highly satisfactory. It is too common, in this country, to depreciate the fine arts, as savouring too much of luxury. But this is a mistake. They soften and harmonize the temper, they refine the feelings and sweeten the charms of social intercourse.
Whenever we observe merit, it is our duty to proclaim it to the world. Under this impression, you will oblige me by giving this a place in your paper, as a tribute due to the extraordinary exertions, the distinguished merit which Mr. Wood has displayed.
AN OBSERVER.
COMMUNICATION.
The following TOASTS were drunk by the united companies of Capt. Price of the Artillery and Capt. Wren of the Republican Blues, who dined together at Bacon Quarter Branch, on the 4th of July: the utmost hilarity prevailed on the occasion.
 1. The day we celebrate; may each succeeding anniversary for time innumerable find America still progressing in virtue, rich in arts, science and industry, and nobly supporting her independence.  2. The memory of the illustrious Washington, thy deeds, illustrious leader of the soldiers of freedom, have raised a monument to thy memory in the breasts of thy posterity durable as the rock of ages.  3. The President of the U. S.—may he like Elijah of old, receive the heaven-descending mantle of his predecessor.  4. Perseverance and success to our manufactures; may we evince to our enemies and to all the world that we not only can, and will be independent, but that our own industry & ingenuity procures us every comfort and many luxuries of life.  5. While we cry aloud for liberty to ourselves; may we carefully guard against oppressing others—and not only publicly, but privately observe the divine maxim, to do as we would be done unto.  6. The militia of the revolution; their valor in danger, and their fortitude under hardships will be cited in after times, as the examples of glory, when the renowned Legions of Rome will be forgotten.  7. While our aged heroes instruct our youth, with their wisdom and experience—may our youth be ever ready to support and protect the aged and helpless.  8. May every American be zealous in support of liberty; but never suffer his zeal, to take the lead of judgment, justice & humanity.  9. The spirit and policy of the U. States; never to encroach and never to yield.  10. The militia of the United States; the palladium of our liberties—the rock on which the storm may beat, without injury to our foundation.  11. The American people, happy only whilst free, and free only whilst virtuous.  12. The Heart of a soldier; may it swell with indignation in the midst of battle, but melt with pity over a fallen enemy.  13. The Executive of Virginia.  14. Wisdom, Phyllanthropy and prompt decision to our statesmen.  15. May the demon of discord be laid prostrate, and Republicans act in unity and friendship.  16. The Loom, the Anvil, the Anchor and the Plow—May they never feel the disastrous influence of foreign controul.  17. This fair daughters of America. 
VOLUNTEERS.
 By Capt. Price. The Statesmen of 1776 ; who on this day, with a pen directed by the hand of nature and inubred, as it were, with dignity, eloquence and truth, marked out the rights of man and the Independence of America.  By Capt. Wren. Men in office —the blessings of liberty on those who justly use, and a yoke of tyranny on those who abuse their power.  By Lieut. Bryson. The Heroes of 1776 —As Soldiers we will follow their footsteps, and with our lives defend the rights they have bequeathed us.  By Lieut. McCabe. The hand that penned the Declaration of Independence , has been truly weighed and found not lacking.  By Capt. Chs. A. H. Bradford. The States New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, R. Island, Connecticut and Vermont , "Indignantly frown on the first dawning of every attempt to alienate one portion of the Union from the rest; or to impair the sacred ties which now link together its various parts."  By Ensign Wm. Harper. May the administration of Thomas Jefferson never be forgotten by Americans. 
To each toast there were appropriate tunes with a discharge of gun or guns.
COMMUNICATION.
At a meeting of a respectable number of the citizens of Charles City County, at the Court House, on the 4th of July, after an Oration by Mr. John Tyler, Jr. the following toasts were drunk—Col. John Christian being elected President, and Patrick Henderson Vice-President.
 1. The day we celebrate—May it ever be held sacred as the birth-day of Freedom—3 cheers.  2. The patriots of the revolution—May their sons never degenerate from their virtues—3 cheers.  3. To the memory of George Washington—Brass and marble may moulder into dust, but the glory of virtuous deeds can never die—6 cheers.  4. To the memory of Patrick Henry—The thunder of whose eloquence shook tyranny from the throne, and released liberty from the dungeon—6 cheers.  5. The American people—May they always estimate through a proper medium, the blessings flowing from a representative Democracy—3 cheers.  6. Our eastern Brethren—They first unsheathed the sword in the cause of Freedom, and they never will desert their post—3 cheers.  7. Thomas Jefferson—The real patriot, the enlightened statesman, and speculative philosopher—6 cheers.  8. James Madison—Let him follow the example of his great predecessor, and the glory of ages shall be his—6 cheers.  9. The Governor of Virginia—His political course has been that of the sage, his private that of the man—5 cheers.  12. Peace with all nations, incumbering alliances with none—3 cheers.  11. The Constitution of the U. S.—The most glorious production of the wisdom of man—3 cheers.  12. The Congress of the U. States—They never will surrender their country's honor—3 cheers.  13. An union of all parties—Let us be "all Republicans, all Federalists"—3 cheers.  14. The peaceful policy of our Country—May it be preserved till time forbid it—3 cheers.  15. John Clopton—The steady politician and the upright man—6 cheers.  16. The Irish people—When shall thy harp, oh Erin, be strung to the song of peace? Thy sons are brave in the field, but many are their foes—3 cheers.  17. The American Fair—Bravery their idol; Cowardice their scorn—9 cheers. 
Volunteer by Col. John Christian. The youthful Orator of the day—May he mind expand with his years, and his talents always be devoted to his country's call, and the good of the people.
WICKED WIZARD is assured that Mr. B. of Orange is not "a barrister."
LANDS FOR SALE —The Subscriber offers for sale his tract of Land in Amherst County, lying on the west side of the main road from the new Courthouse now building, containing three hundred & sixty acres. Upon this Land is an eligible situation for a store, also for a Tavern, there is likewise a very desirable situation for a Professional Gentleman. Being in a wealthy, populous and agreeable neighborhood, the L. and is fertile, well watered, lies very well and extremely healthy. Upon it is a plantation well inclosed, and in a high state of cultivation; laid off into separate fields and each field in its turn for some years past has been sowed in small grain rolled in Plaster of Paris, and in the spring following sowed in red Clover. The Indian corn has also been rolled in Plaster of Paris when planted for some years past; the plantation is sufficient to work six hands to advantage.
Another smaller tract of Land, lying in the aforesaid County of Amherst, on the waters of Penny River, adjoining the Lands of James Franklin, Joel Franklin's estate, Micajah Camden and Bartlett Cuth, containing near nine hundred acres. This Tract lies extremely well, upon it is a considerable quantity of plant-bed and meadow ground, it is very fertile, well watered, and well adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat and Tobacco; upon it is a plantation sufficient to work eight hands. A considerable part of it is fresh Land, and the whole is in a high state of cultivation, well enclosed and divided into four fields, each field in its turn has been sowed in small grain. A part of the grain has been rolled in the Plaster of Paris, and the whole has been sowed in their turn in red Clover, which grows luxuriantly on this plantation, which together with the white Clover that grows naturally upon it produces very fine pasture. There is also upon it, a very good apple orchard, and there have lately been built thereon some useful and valuable houses. A further description is deemed unnecessary, it is presumed that no person will purchase without first viewing the Lands, the Overseers living on the plantations will show the Lands to any person wishing to purchase—These Lands will be sold on time and the payments made accommodating to purchasers.
Also one other Tract of Land lying in Goochland County, on both sides of Tuckahoe Creek, on the north side of the three Chops Road, adjoining the lands of Benj. Hughes, Benj. Watkins and Estlin Leake's estates, containing three hundred & fifty acres, a considerable part of this Land is cleared, and none of it has been in cultivation for some years past; it is land of good soil and is well adapted to the culture of corn and wheat, and is very convenient to Market, being within twenty three miles of the City of Richmond, this tract of Land will also be sold on time, and the payments made accommodating to the Purchaser. For further particulars apply to the subscriber living in the City of Richmond.
WILLIAM GALT. WGW
VIRGINIA —At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the tenth day of June 1809.
John Watkins ex or. of the testament and last will of John Wyatt deceased, and John D. Watkins administrator &c. of Agnes Watkins late Agnes Wyatt deceased, Plffs against Edward Bland Administrator with the will annexed of Edward Bland dec'd, Benjamin Cooke, George Cooke, Robert Cooke, Saml. Cooke, John Morrison and Anne his wife in right of the said Ann Thomas Boothe administrator &c. of Mary Boothe deceased late Mary Cooke & Boothe an infant child of the said Thomas and Mary by the said Thomas especially assigned his guardian, Agnes Cooke, Edward Wyatt and John Phillips sheriff of the county of Prince George, successors of Billy H. Avery late sheriff of the said county to whom administration of the estate of Pleasant Cooke deceased, had been committed by the court of that co. niv.
THE defendants John Morrison and Anne his wife and Agnes Cooke not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country, no motion on their behalf by counsel, It is ordered , That the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; 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. Jan 2m
FOR SALE OR RENT —That valuable property adjoining the city of Richmond, called the COLUMBIAN MILLS , Mr. Samuel Leach, living on the premises, will show the property to any person inclined to rent or purchase. The terms will be made known by application to the Subscriber residing in Norfolk. JOHN GRANBERY. July 11.
SALES AT AUCTION —Will positively be sold by the Subscribers at their Auction Store on Thursday next the 13th instant at 11 o'clock—A likely NEGRO WOMAN about 23 years old, and four likely negro children, three of them male—for approved endorsed negotiable notes at 90 days. PROSSER & MONCURE, Aucts.
FOR PRIVATE SALE —Just received on Consignment from Trenton, New Jersey—a fashionable neat Coach, and plated Harness, which will be sold cheap for cash or an approved endorsed negotiable note at 90 & 120 days. P. & M. July 11.
STATE OF TENNESSEE, Washington district, March term, 1809. Granbery & Hancock, Compt. vs. David Ross Def.
THE complainants having filed their bill in this court, and therein stated that both the complainants and the defendant are citizens and inhabitants of the state of Virginia, that the said complainants have recovered in said state of Virginia, against said defendant, two several judgments, the one for the sum of four thousand six hundred and twenty five dollars, with interest thereon from the first day of July 1807 until paid, besides the cost of suit. The other for the sum of five thousand six hundred and thirty dollars and three cents with interest thereon from the first day of April 1807, until paid besides the cost of suit; that those judgments were recovered upon contracts made in the said state of Virginia, and that upon each of those judgments a writ of Fieri Facias had issued & been returned, that there was no property of the defendant found, out of which to satisfy said judgments, and praying that the property of said defendant, which lies in the state of Tennessee, may be made liable to the payment of said debts. It is therefore ordered by said court, that the said David Ross appear here at a court of Equity to be holden for this district at the court house in Jonesborough on the first Monday of September next, and answer the bill of the said complainants, otherwise the same will be taken pro Confesso. It is also further ordered by said court, that a copy of this order be twice published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond in the state of Virginia. Copy Teste, JAMES V. ANDERSON, C. M. E. July 11.
AN ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE —The House and Tenement where the subscriber lately resided. This tenement justly ranks amongst the first in this place, combining elegance, convenience, contiguity to the Capitol, and in the centre of a most agreeable neighborhood. For terms apply to Mr. Wm. Long who is fully authorised to contract for the same. J. PENN. June 23.
FOR RENT —The two following tracts of LAND, lying on James river, in the county of Powhatan.
That large estate called BELL MEAD , at present occupied by Mr. James Tucker. The plantation immediately below it, now in the occupancy of Mr. David Mend. Also, the Tract of Land, called the Old Courthouse Tract, in the county of Powhatan, lying on Deep Creek, and now occupied by Mr. William Wilburn.
These Lands, will, without reserve, be rented to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Courthouse, on the 19th of July next, (being the first day of the court) unless before privately rented—Apply to JAMES CARTER, Goochland, NEIL MCCOULL, } Richmond or to JOHN ST. JOHN. } ep19thj
WILL BE SOLD On the 31st day of July next, at the dwelling house of the late Joseph Prentis, in the City of Williamsburg, the personal estate of the decedent.—The sale will be continued from day to day until the whole or the greater part of the personal estate is sold. There will be some valuable household and kitchen furniture, and plate for sale. And it is probable several house servants will also be offered for sale. There are several Melch Cows, two Horses, and a neat single Buggy and Harness quite new. The sale will be made on a credit of nine months, to bear interest from the date; and if the payment is punctually made, the interest will be remitted—Bond and approved security will be required from the purchasers before any article which may be sold is delivered. JOSEPH PRENTIS, Exor. &c. Williamsburg, July 4.
United States, Virginia district, May 23 1809. The United States, Libellants , against the sloop Jenny , whereof John Wright is master & commander, Respondent .
THIS day came the attorney for the U. S. & it appearing that the publication directed at the last term, had duly made and proclamation having been made, as the court did direct, that the said vessel would be considered as forfeited to the United States unless a claim should be interposed for the same and no claimant appearing, on the motion of the attorney for the United States, it is decreed and ordered, that the said vessel, her rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture be considered as forfeited to the U. States, and that the marshal of this court, do sell the same to the highest bidder for ready money after giving 10 days notice in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, and make return of his proceedings, and bring the proceeds to the next court in order for a final decree. A Copy, Teste, WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clk.
By virtue of the above decree will be sold at Powell's Tavern in the Town of Petersburg, on Saturday the twenty-second day of July, 17 ready money to the highest bidder at Public auction, the sloop Jenny her rigging, tackle, apparel and furniture named above. WILLIAM MANN, Deputy M for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. July 11.
RICHMOND CITY, VIRGINIA, July 7th 1809. CAPT. JOHN RUST—SIR—Your not being an inhabitant of the state of Virginia, I take the method of giving you notice that between the dates of the 21st day of August next and the 31st day of said month, I shall proceed to take the deposition of Col. Alexander Parker, at the Coffee house in the city of New Orleans at the Coffe house in the city of New Orleans as evidence in an injunction pending in the Williamsburg Chancery district court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. In order to prevent disappointment, I have taken the time to specify. You will also take notice that I shall proceed to take the deposition of Mr. George Moore between the 28th and 31st of the said month of August, at the court house of the county of Middlesex, in the state of Virginia, to be read in evidence in the aforesaid suit. Yours respectfully, PETER RUST. Richmond County, July 7. WJM

POLITICAL.
MR. ADAMS'S CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot. SIRS, MR. HAMILTON, in his pamphlet, page 28, speaking of Talleyrand's dispatches, says, "overtures so circuitous & informal, through a person who was not the regular organ of the French government for making them, to a person who was not the regular organ of the French government for receiving them, & were a very inadequate basis for the institution of a new mission."
Here again, Mr. Hamilton's total ignorance or oblivion of the practice of our own government, as well as the constant usage of other nations in diplomatic proceedings, appears in all its lustre. In 1784 the Congress of the U. S. the then sovereign of our country, issued fifteen commissions, as I remember; if I mistake the number, Col. Humphreys can correct me, for he was the Secretary of legation to them all, and possesses, as I suppose, the original parchments, to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, to form commercial treaties with all the commercial powers of Europe, and the Barbary states. Our instructions were to communicate these credentials to the ambassadors of these powers at Versailles, not to go to those courts. And we did not communicate them in this informal and circuitous manner, and received very civil answers. We were not told, if Congress wishes any connections with us, commercial or political, let them send ambassadors directly to our courts. It is inconsistent with our dignity to receive, or pay any attention to such indirect, circuitous, and informal overtures.
These indirect and circuitous communications, as Hamilton calls them, are of established usage and daily practice all over the world. Instances of them without number might be quoted. I shall only recite two or three.
The Baron de Thulemier, ambassador from Frederick the great, king of Prussia, whose name and character Mr. Hamilton affects to admire, wrote me a letter when I was minister plenipotentiary in Holland, informing me that he had received the commands of the king, his master, to make me a visit, and communicate something to me as minister from the United States of America, and desired to know at what hour I would receive him. I wrote him in answer that I would have the honor of receiving him at 12 o'clock, of the next day, or if he wished an earlier interview I would call on him, at his hotel, at any hour he should be pleased to indicate. To this I received no answer, but at the hour I had mentioned his excellency appeared at my house, in the habiliments and with the equipage of his ministerial character. He said that the king his master, had ordered him to visit me and ask my opinion of a connexion and treaty between Prussia and the United States of America. What a figure should I have made, if I had said, this is all circuitous and informal? Your master if he wishes a connexion, commercial or political with America, must send an ambassador to Philadelphia, and propose it to congress. Yet Mr. Hamilton's doctrine and reasoning would have required this. The king however would have expected more sense of propriety, more knowledge of the intercourse of nations, and a more rational answer from a deputy of one of our savage tribes, or one of the migratory hordes of Africa or Tartary. My answer was, be pleased, sir, to present my most profound respects to his majesty, and inform him, that though I have no commission or instructions to enter into official conferences upon the subject, I am very sensible of the high honor done me by this communication, & have no hesitation of expressing my private opinion, that such a connexion between the United States and his majesty's dominions would be highly honorable and advantageous, and I had no doubt but congress would be unanimous in the same sentiments. That without loss of time I would transmit to them an account of this conversation, and no doubt they would authorise a minister to treat with his majesty's minister. The Baron then said he was farther directed to ask my opinion of a proper basis of a treaty. I answered, our treaty lately concluded with Holland would in my opinion be such a basis.
Congress, when they received this information from me, did not say, this is all informal and indirect, from obscure and unauthorised agents; the king of Prussia must send us an ambassador. Yet I sent them no official act of the king; no official letter under hand and seal from his prime minister, as Mr. Murray did to me. All was mere parole evidence; mere verbal conversation. Yet congress immediately sent commissions to Adams, Franklin and Jefferson, to treat with the king's minister. The king sent a commission to his minister, & a treaty was negotiated, concluded and ratified, which now remains among the archives and printed documents of our country, not at all to her disgrace.
The king had previously ordered his ambassador to express to me his entire satisfaction with the interview between his ambassador and me; that he had maturely examined a treaty with Holland, and approved it as a basis of negotiation with him.
Another instance, Mr. Weems, a young gentleman of liberal education from Virginia or Maryland, went to England in hopes of obtaining holy orders in the church. He wrote a letter to me, as American Minister in Holland, though he had never seen me, & indeed has not seen me since bitterly complaining not only of the stern refusal, but even of the rough treatment he had received from the English bishops, and even from the great Hurd. He desired to know if he could receive ordination from the bishops in Holland. There were no bishops in Holland; but there were protestant bishops in Denmark. At the first meeting of the ambassadors, I asked Mr. de Saint Saphorin, the ambassador from Denmark, whether an American candidate for the ministry could receive from the bishops in his country Episcopal ordination; and whether any oaths, subscriptions or professions of faith, would be required; and whether the articles of the church of England were sufficiently conforming to the faith of Denmark? "Mon Dieu! Je n'en sais rien." My God! said St. Saphorin, I know nothing of the matter; but if you desire it, I will soon inform myself. I thanked him, and should be much obliged to him. In a shorter time than I could imagine, he came to inform me that he had written our conversation to the prime minister of his court, who had laid it before the king, who had taken it into consideration in his council, and had ordered it to be laid before the congregation, who had unanimously determined that any American candidate of proper qualifications and good moral character, should at any time receive ordination from any bishop in Denmark, without taking any oath or professing any other faith, but merely subscribing the articles of the church of England. He even went so far as to say that the king, if we desired it, would appoint a bishop in one of his Islands in the West Indies to accommodate American candidates. I wrote this to Mr. Weems, and it soon procured him a more polite reception from the English clergy. Indeed it laid the first foundation not only of Mr. Weems's ordination, but of the whole system of episcopacy in the U. States.
I also wrote a history of it to Congress, who instead of republishing me, ordered me to transmit their thanks to the king of Denmark, which I did afterwards, through another indirect and informal channel, that of his ambassador at the court of London.
It seems that neither St. Saphorin, nor his prime minister, nor the king their master, nor his council, nor the whole congregation of bishops,
nor our American Congress were such profound adepts in the law of nations and the diplomatic intercourse of sovereigns, as Mr. Hamilton. None of them discovered that to notice any thing less formal and direct than a notice of any communication from a resident ambassador.
Let me add another example. At the instigation of the count de Vergennes, the Swedish ambassador at Versailles had written to his court to know whether it would be agreeable to them to form a treaty with the U. States. Receiving an answer in the affirmative, he suggested this to Dr. Franklin, who upon this simple verbal intimation wrote an account of it to Congress, who immediately sent him a commission. The king of Sweden sent a commission to his ambassador at Versailles. The treaty was concluded at Paris, and afterwards ratified by both powers. Yet no ambassador from Sweden to the United States has ever appeared, and no minister from the United States has ever gone to Sweden to this day.
Quincy, May 18, 1809. JOHN ADAMS. (BY AUTHORITY.)
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AN ACT Supplementary to the act, entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the powers vested in the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, by the tenth section of the act to which this act is a supplement, shall, extend to all the cases of reimbursement of any instalments or parts of the capital, or principal, of the public debt now existing, which may become payable according to law. And in every case in which a loan may be made accordingly, it shall be lawful for such loan to be made of the bank of the United States, any thing in any act of Congress to the contrary notwithstanding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate, pro-tempore. June 28th, 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT
Authorising the discharge of Joseph Wilkinson, jr. from his imprisonment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Joseph Wilkinson, jr. late Collector of the port of Detroit, in the Michigan Territory, be discharged from his imprisonment, upon a judgement obtained against him in favor of the United States: Provided however, that he shall first assign and convey all the estate, real and personal, which he may now own, or be entitled to, to some person or persons for the use and benefit of the United States, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury: And provided also, That the said judgement shall remain in full force against any estate which the said Joseph Wilkinson, jr. may hereafter acquire, and that process may, at any time, be thereupon issued against the same.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ANDREW GREGG, President of the Senate pro tempore. June 28, 1809. APPROVED, JAMES MADISON.
LAND FOR SALE. —Will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the 18th day of July next, the tract of Land, whereon the late David Owen, dec'd. lived, containing 475 acres, lying in the county of Powhatan, about four miles from the court-house. There are two settlements on this Land, on each of which is a good orchard, from which a considerable quantity of excellent cyder is annually made: the quality of the Land is such as is usually to be found in the neighborhood; it will be divided into two lots, or sold in one, as may be most conducive to the interest of the estate.
The terms will be, 500 dollars paid on the day of sale, 500 dols. in six months, and the balance in two equal annual payments. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust will be required of the purchaser, the bonds to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Possession given the first day of Dec. next, with the privilege of sowing small grain the first of September next. Mr. George Owen, living on the land, will show it to those who may wish to view it. JOSEPH MATO, Exec'r of the late will and testament of DAVID OWEN, Decd. June 13. F5M
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Ran away from the subscriber two NEGROES, to wit Burrell Gates and Lony; Burrell Gates is about thirty years of age, five feet, eight inches high, rather slender-made, well proportioned except he has a very large foot, he was purchased of Mr. Wilkinson (Chesterfield), & has a wife at Mr. John Spear's in the same county; Lony was purchased of Mr. Richard E. Armstrong, Hanover County, he is about 16 years of age, has a film over one of his eyes, this fellow I suppose is lurking about this City. The above reward will be paid for delivering them to Mr. Chas. H. Saunders, Richmond, and ten dollars for either of them, or if secured in any Gaol in this Commonwealth so that I get them again. JACOB FACKLER. May 26. wt
NOTICE. —All persons indebted to the late Mr. of Gilliat and Kirby, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time.
Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber. THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. N. B. In my absence, Francis R. Stroble is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from Gilliat and Kirby. THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27. wtS
JOHN & JOSEPH BOYCE, Jr. Stationers and Book-binders—Having opened a store on the main-street opposite to the Globe-Tavern, (where may be had every article in the stationery business.) Respectfully solicit the favors of their friends, and the public, and beg leave to assure them that any work committed to their care shall be faithfully executed and their favors gratefully acknowledged. N. B. An Apprentice wanted. July 4. w3w
VALUABLE LOW GROUNDS. —The subscriber offers to lease, for a term of years, those valuable Tenements at present in the occupancy of Messrs. Isabella, Robinsons & Wm. Bailey, being part of his estate, lying on the Fluvanna River, in the county of Amherst, (from 4 to 6 miles below the flourishing town of Lynchburg,) and consisting chiefly in RICH LOW GROUNDS. The leasing will begin on the place where Mr. Zach. Isbell now lives, on Tuesday, the first day of August next, and continue from day to day, as the weather will permit, until all are let—The terms will be made known on the day. J. BOLLING. Buckingham, July 4. wtS
ADVERTISEMENT. —The subscriber wishes to sell the place known by the name of the Hot Springs, lying in Bath county, within five miles of the Warm Springs, and on the main road leading to the Sweet and Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, Kanawha, state of Ohio, and Kentucky. This Tract of Land, contains about five Hundred and forty acres, about fifty of which, is cleared, and a part of it will make excellent Meadows.
On the said place, are a large House two stories high, a good kitchen, a large and commodious stable lately erected, a granary, a number of out houses, and a number of small houses for the accommodation of Gentlemen and ladies who resort the waters during the bathing seasons.
There are also three baths, in complete order, the temperature of which, are one hundred and six, one hundred, and ninety six degrees by Fahrenheit's Thermometer. The medical qualities of these waters, and the effectual cures, which they have performed, in the removal of various diseases, are so well known to the public, that the subscriber conceives it to be unnecessary to make any remark thereon.
On the purchase of these possessions, one half of the money must be paid down, and the balance rendered in four annual payments.
If a sale be not made before the first day of October next, the place as described above, may be rented out for a term of years.
In the occurrence of either of these two instances, the subscriber will have it in his power to furnish household, and kitchen furniture, and servants as may be agreed on.
By application made to the subscriber living on the place, the particular terms will be made known. BENJAMIN THOMPSON. Hot Springs, July 4. 1w4w
NEGROES FOR SALE. —Pursuant to the power vested in us by a deed of trust executed on the 11th day of Dec. 1807, by Nicholas Syme and John M. Syme, will be sold conformably to the act entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes." On Tuesday, the 1st of August next, if the day admit, otherwise the next that does, at the tavern of Wm. McDonagle in the town of New-Castle, in the county of Hanover, the following Slaves, to wit: Jack, Tom, Davy, Arthur, Spencer, Patty and child Rachel, Sukey, Lavinia and Joe, with the increase of the females, or such of the said Slaves as living, to satisfy and comply with the purposes mentioned in the said deed. THE TRUSTEES. May 25. wtS
MERCHANT MILL. —The Subscriber offers for lease or sale, his Merchant Mill, in the upper end of Hanover county, on the south fork of Powhatan key river, about twenty-two miles from Richmond, and in either case, would annex (if desired) from fifty to two hundred acres of land: the mill was lately repaired, and is ready for business, possession may be had at any time. In case of a sale, landed property, conveniently situated, would be received in part payment; or long credit may be had on paying interest. MICAJAH CRISP. 6th Mo. (June 13.) wtS
NOTICE. —Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Robert Saunders of Buckingham, and recorded in the said county court, bearing date the fourth day of Jan. 1808, in order to secure the payment of a debt due John Laekland: We shall, on Thursday the 20th day of July next, proceed to sell, agreeable to an act of the Virginia Assembly, entitled "An act concerning executions, and for other purposes," at the house of Mr. J. Hendricks, Buckingham, a negro man named CLEMM, to satisfy and comply with the purposes mentioned in said deed. WM. M. THORNTON, CLABON WEST. June 20. wtS
SUGAR, COFFEE, &c. —Received per the Schooners Atlantic and Richmond, from New York: Brown Sugar, Stone Ware & Green Coffee, Prime Pork, Earthen Ware, For sale by June 30. GEO: WATT. wt
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Ran away from the subscriber on the 16th of last month a bright mulatto boy named BILLY, about seventeen or eighteen years of age, five feet 8 or 9 inches high, rather slim, his face sharp, he has a scar on one side of his face, but whether right or left, is not recollected. He had on when he ran away, pantaloons and short coat of blue plains. He was purchased of Mr. Page, city of Richmond. But it is rather supposed he is in Hanover, as his father is free and lives near the court house, the above reward will be given for the delivery of him in Richmond jail. WILLIAM LAW. June 30. wtS
PURSUANT to a decree of the worshipful Court of Hanover, will be sold to the highest bidder, at James Hazelgrove's Tavern in Hanover, on Friday the fourteenth day of July next, two or three NEGROES of the estate of William Tinsley dec'd. which the Children of Philip Tinsley dec'd. are now entitled to, as the representatives of their Father, also a tract or parcel of LAND of 25 or 30 acres of the same estate lying in the county of Hanover, in the neighborhood of the Oaks. A credit of twelve months will be allowed the Purchasers upon giving bonds and approved security. THE COMMISSIONERS.
All those who have claims against the Estate of William Tinsley dec'd. are required to bring them forward on or before the 14th day of July next, as his admin'x is anxious to settle her administration on said estate immediately, & those indebted are earnestly requested to make payment as no longer Indulgence can be granted. ELIZABETH TINSLEY, Adm'x. June 30. wtS
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Ran away about the 14th of last month, from the subscriber, residing in the city of Richmond, a Mulatto Man named GEORGE, about 23 or 24 years of age. He is, I believe, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, with rather large limbs, and a little knock-kneed; his complexion is tolerably bright, and his hair is rather more straight than that of mulattoes generally. He has lost the first joint of his middle or fore finger of one of his hands, which, I think, is the right hand, but the finger is perfectly cured. I do not recollect any other visible mark by which I can describe him. I am informed that he has changed his name, & it is probable that he will, with forged papers, attempt to pass as a free man. ROBERT SAUNDERS, } Com'rs. ROBERT NELSON. } June 20. wtS
*NB. The 14th Section of this law, directs that Property so circumstanced shall be sold on a credit until the rising of the next Legislature—This will probably be about the beginning of February next—Such valuable property is seldom at Market and Merits attention. J. ROBINSON. June 13. wtS
FITZWILSONN & POTTER, have just received a large supply of Stationery, Elegant Ladies Work-Trunks, Travelling-Trunks, Pocket-books, Pen-knives, Patent and Common Suspen- ders, Conversation, Playing and Embossed Visiting Cards, Music, Violin Strings, &c. They have on hand, an extensive assortment of Blank Books, of all kinds; a few copies of Mathew's on Population, Fox's Historical Work, Fisher's Military Tactics, Sampson's Plea for Religion, Illustrations of Prophecy, and a variety of School Books. BOOK-BINDING, in all its branches, carried on as usual. Orders from the Country, duly attended to. June 15. wtS
IN CHANCERY. —In Henrico County Court, June 5th, 1809. John Lynch, Compt. against John Bernard, Defr.
The defendant 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, by his Counsel: It is ordered, That the said defendant do appear hereon the first Monday in August next, and answer the complainant's Bill: And that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy posted at the door of the Courthouse of this County.
A Copy. Teste, June 6. J. B. WHITLOCKE, Clk. wtS
VIRGINIA. —In the Staunton Chancery District Court, the 28th day of Nov. 1808. Between Samuel W. Barrett, plaintiff, & Wm. Hylton, sen. Wm. Hylton, jr. Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernan, &c. defts. Between Daniel L. Hylton and Wm. Foushee, ple. & and Samuel Werdon Barrett, Wm. Hylton sen. and Miles King, defts.
These causes came on together this 28th day of Nov. in the year of our lord 1808, to be heard on the bill, answers and exhibits in the original cause, and the bill, answer of the defendant King, and the proceedings had against Samuel W. Barrett and Wm. Hylton, as absent defendants in the cross bill, and upon the report of Commissioner Hay, to which there is no exception—Whereupon, it appearing to the court, that the plaintiffs have duly proceeded, by publication according to the rules of the court, against the first defendants, and they still failing to appear & file their answers, the said cross bill is taken, as confessed against them; and it further appearing to the court from the exhibits and reports of master commissioner Hay, as aforesaid, that the defendant, Wm. Hylton, is justly indebted to the defendant King, and to the plaintiffs in the following sums, to wit: To the defendant Miles King, the sum of £2951 6s. with 5 per cent interest on £2225 10s. part thereof from the 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; to the plaintiff Wm. Foushee, the sum of £1552 18s. 9d. with 5 per cent interest on £1000 10s. 9d. part thereof from the said 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; and to the plaintiff, Danl. L. Hylton, the sum of £1059 18s. 4d. with 5 per cent interest on £664 1s. 11d. part thereof from the said 14th day of July, 1808, until paid; and the court being of opinion, that these debts are justly chargeable on the Rich Neck Estate—Therefore, without pronouncing at this time any decree on the merits of the question made by the original bill between the plaintiff Barrett, and the defendant Wm. Hylton, it is adjudged, ordered and decreed that the defendant Wm. Hylton, do pay unto the said King, Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, respectively, the said several sums of money with interest, and on the payment thereof, it is further adjudged, ordered and decreed, that the said Miles King, Wm. Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, do execute a sufficient deed of conveyance for the said Rich Neck Estate, to the said Wm. Hylton, and deposit the same in this court, subject to its future order: and unless the said Wm. Hylton shall pay the said several sums of money with interest as aforesaid, to said King, Foushee, and Daniel L. Hylton, or the defendant, Barrett, shall pay the same for him, on or before the first day of February next, then it is further adjudged, ordered & decreed, that Robt. Saunders, Robt. Greenhow, of Williamsburg, and Robt. Nelson, of York, be appointed commissioners, any two or more of whom may act, who are hereby authorised and required, after duly advertising the time & place of sale for six weeks in some news-paper published in the city of Richmond, and some other news-paper published in the Borough of Norfolk, to proceed to sell at Public Auction, for cash, in such manner, either in parcels, or in whole, as they may think best calculated to enhance the value of the property in the market, the Land, together with the Mills and appurtenances there belonging, called the Rich Neck Estate, mentioned in the proceedings in this cause, and lying in the county of Warwick; and out of the proceeds of said sale, after defraying the costs and charges attending the same, the said Commissioners are directed to pay in the first place, to the said Miles King the above said sum of £2951, 6s. with interest on a part thereof as aforesaid; and next pay to the plaintiffs Foushee and Daniel L. Hylton, the respective sums above mentioned, to wit, to Daniel L. Hylton, the sum of £1059, 18s. 4d. with interest on part thereof, as aforesaid; and to William Foushee, the sum of £1552, 18s. 9d. with interest also on a part thereof, as aforesaid; and that they retain the residue of the purchase money, if any, in their hands, subject to the future order of this Court. If the Commissioners proceed to make sale under this Decree, during the continuance of an Act of Assembly concerning the sale of property under executions and incumbrances passed the first day of February, 1808, they are required to proceed according to the provisions of that act, and not otherwise.
And, on the motion of the plaintiffs in the cross bill, it is ordered that Humphrey Garrett, the representative of Charles Graves and William Fenwick, the Creditors of Rich Neck Estate, mentioned in the aforesaid Commissioners report, be made parties to the said cross-bill, and they are hereby required, on service of a copy of this order, to adjust and state their respective claims before Commissioner Hay, who is authorised and required to settle and report the same to this Court, with such matters as he may deem pertinent, or the parties may require. A Copy. Teste, HENRY J. PETTON, c. o.
In pursuance of the foregoing decree, we shall proceed to sell the Land with the Mills and appurtenances called the Rich Neck Estate, containing 4800 acres of valuable Timbered Land, of the best White Oak for ship building, with a fine Yard. This Land lies on a branch of James River, within 35 miles of the flourishing town of Norfolk, where a great quantity of timber is always wanting.—This Land will be positively sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, agreeably to the 14th Section of an Act of Assembly passed 31st of January, 1809 entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes;" On Thursday the 10th of August next, being Warwick court day. The Land and Mills with the dwelling-house, will be sold together or separate, in such parcels as may be most advantageous to those concerned. ROBERT SAUNDERS, } Com'rs. ROBERT NELSON. } June 20. wtS
NOTICE. —A young man of respectability will undertake the collection of accounts in the City, as he has engaged in business in Town, which only keeps him employed about three hours in the day. Whoever throws any business in his hands may calculate on as speedy collections as possible, as he will spare no pains or trouble to get the money. Enquire at this office. July 7. wt
BANK OF VIRGINIA, 3d July 1809. The President and Directors have this day declared a dividend of three per cent. which will be paid after the 15th inst. on application at the Bank in person or by attorney. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashr. July 4. wt
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. —Ran away from the Subscriber on the 29th day of June 1809, a light colored Mulatto woman named Lauretta, about twenty two years of age, common height to be fat, & somewhat under the common height. She has very bushy hair, and a freckled face, and had on when both arms, one of which was occasioned by a burn just above her left elbow—there is also a scar on one side of her neck—She was dressed in a white India cotton wrapper when she went away, but it is probable she may change her dress and cut off her hair. It is possible she will endeavor to pass as a free woman, and get to some of the Northern States. All captains of vessels are forewarned from carrying her out of the state. If she is taken out of this City, reasonable expenses will be paid besides the above reward. ANNA BYRD. July 4. wt
PURSUANT to a deed of Trust executed to the Subscribers, by Samuel Parsons and Sarah his wife, for the benefit of William Cooke and Thomas and Amos Ladd, and other creditors of the said Parsons, will be sold, at public Auction, on the respective premises, on Monday the 17th of next month, (July) the following property situate in the city of Richmond, viz. Nearly three fourths of the half-acre of ground, designated in the plan of the said City by lot No. 436, between Thomas Ladd and the Hay-Market square, bounded on the North East, by the street which passes between the Hay-Market square and the public Warehouse. All that part of lot No. 413 on the North East side of the Basin which is bounded by the street running by the Bank and Robert McKim's, to Cary Street, thence by the latter street to the brick House occupied by Mr. James Smith as a Bakery—thence at right angles to the alley between the said lot & Robert McKim's—thence by the said alley to the first mentioned street. This lot is held by a deed which conveys all the interest of Byrd's Trustees and Heirs. But is subject to the appearance of a Ticket. The title papers of both lots will be exhibited at the sale. The grounds will be sold entire, or divided, as may appear convenient.
Ten shares in the Richmond Turnpike Company, also a Coach & pair of horses, together with sundry articles of Household and kitchen furniture and other personal property.
Terms of sale will be twelve months credit for the lot, on Notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Virginia, satisfactorily endorsed, & Titles to be withheld as further security until the notes be fully paid; or at the option of the purchaser, one fourth in hand, and deeds of Trust on the property sold to secure the other three fourths. The Turnpike shares and the personal property will be for cash or a short credit, as may be deemed fit on the day. The sale will commence at 12th o'clock on Lot No. 413. E. CARRINGTON, RICHARD ADAMS, GEORGE GREENHOW. } Trustees. June 23. tds.
NOTICE. —That on the 17th day of next month, will be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises in this city, (unless privately sold before,) a three story brick house, (unfurnished) 20 by 40 feet, together with the ground of the same width, extending back to an alley; situate on Cary's Street, running parallel with the Basin, and opposite to Nicholson and Heath's Coal yard. Terms of sale, $1000 in hand, $1000 in six months, the remaining balance, divided equally in 12 and 18 months, from the first instant. A Deed of Trust, on the said property, and bonds of the purchasers, will be required to secure the three last payments. SAMUEL PARSONS. 6th mo 20, 1809.
MANSFIELD FOR SALE. —The Subscriber offers the elegant and highly improved estate called Mansfield for sale—It is situated within less than two miles from the Town of Fredericksburg—The quantity of Land proposed to be disposed of is about 1900 acres—The mansion house and out-houses are equal to any in the state. A considerable credit will be allowed, for the greater part of the purchase money. The incumbrances on this property will be discharged out of the proceeds of the Sales, so as to leave to the purchasers an undisturbed Title. MANN PAGE. BENJ. BOTTS. Fredericksburg, July 4. 1m
HAVING executed a deed of trust to Benjamin Oliver, jr. William Cunningham, and Samuel Richardson, conveying certain property therein mentioned, to them, for the purpose of making sale thereof, in order to discharge all debts for which I am bound for my father, and my own debts—It is therefore my wish that all such creditors may as soon as possible, make their respective claims known to the above named gentlemen, that they may know how far to carry the sales, which will take place the 1st of August next. JOHN M. SYME. June 9.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us, by John M. Syme, of the County of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all debts for which he is bound for his father's & his own debts—we shall, on Tuesday, the first day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, upon the premises, proceed to sell, four hundred and sixty three acres, (by a late survey) of prime and valuable land, adjoining the Town of New Castle, upon Pamunkey River, and the ferry across that river. Also, ELEVEN NEGROES, consisting of MEN, WOMEN, BOYS and GIRLS, all the stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP, and implements of husbandry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument. Such title as we hold as trustees will be made the purchaser or purchasers, and possession of the land given at Christmas with the privilege of seeding when this fall. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, and the balance in 12 months, from the day of sale. Interest will be expected upon the distant payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers of the personal property, and Bonds with deeds of trust upon the land and ferry of the respective purchasers. The land &c. will be shown by Mr. Wm. CUNNINGHAM, living in New-Castle, or either of the Mr. SYMES, to any person wishing to view the premises. Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and their claims discounted.
According to Mr. John M. Syme's notification above, we or either of us, will receive the amount of any claim, and it is our wish that they be made known prior to the day of sale. BENJAMIN OLIVER, jr. WM. CUNNINGHAM SAML. RICHARDSON. New-Castle, June 9. tds.
PRINTING, IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE ENQUIRER. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.