Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-12-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVII YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1609.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1808.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price, Unit. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS. NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY. For opening and improving certain great Roads to the Black-River.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars.
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than Eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
TRULY-FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES,
No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE, And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE, NEW-YORK,
Where was sold in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars, No. 20231 10,000 Dollars, No. 25403 5,000 Dollars, No. 20799 Also, No. 20310, a prize of 2,000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500 dollars, &c. &c. And in none of the New-York lotteries were sold at the above Offices,
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Tickets. Prizes include 17199 25,000 Dollars, 3029 20,000 Dollars, 3639 10,000 Dollars, 25135 5,000 Dollars, 20335 5,000 Dollars, 15298 3,000 Dollars.
And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Tickets. Prizes include 6974 30,000 Dollars, 15564 15,000 Dollars, 7001 10,000 Dollars, 6977 5,000 Dollars, 19894 1,500 Dollars.
Distant adventurers, by enclosing Bank Notes in letters, post paid, directed to WAITE'S Offices, in Baltimore, New-York or Albany, may have tickets and shares returned, by post to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, gratis, and Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed Prize List will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers' Official List of Prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number. Prizes in former lotteries taken in payment for tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the first of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Tickets and shares, warranted un-drawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices. New-York, October 23, 1808. ifif
WILLIAM COWAN, WATCH MAKER,
At the shop heretofore Capt. William Richardson's, has for sale, a general assortment of
Watches, Jewellery, Silver and Plated Ware, Consisting of English and French Watches, Time-pieces, Miniature settings, mourning and fancy Lockets & Breast Pins, mourning, fancy and plain finger and ear Rings, Bracelets, Neck clasps, plain, ornamented and coral Necklaces, ladies plain and ornamented Combs, gold, gilt, steel, hair and silk Warch Chains, gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, gold, gilt, and steel Keys, gold and silver Sleeve Buttons and Studs, table, desert, gravy, tea and salt Spoons, soup, toddy and butter Ladies, Sugar Tongs, silver and plated Casters and Salts, Candlesticks, Snuffers and Snuffer Trays, Scissors, Sissors Chains and Cases, thimbles, pencil cases, fruit knives, plain and paste knee buckles, spectacles, sword knobs, pocket knives, sugar and snuff boxes, dressing combs, morocco pocket and ring cases, &c. &c. &c. N B. Watches and clocks of every description, neatly repaired. Richmond, December 3, 1808.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE HEN IN G'S
New Virginia Justice,
CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.
FOREIGN NEWS.
By the Manchester (British) packet from Falmouth 12th October, and Halifax 27th November, we have London papers to the 10th Oct. and Halifax news to the time of the departure of the packet.
The heads of the advices we now give. The war in Spain had assumed a retro-defensive, rather than an assailing and repulsive character. The Spaniards appear to want able generals, and by giving time for the arrival of reinforcements, have suffered their advantages to slip.
The French force entering Spain was tremendous, the contingent of the Rhenish confederation alone, which had entered France on the 24th Sept. amounted to 118,000 men. The French new conscription to 80,000 only, but the veteran force alone, is stated at 200,000 men, making the effective force very near, or perhaps quite 350,000 men!
The emperors of Russia and France had a conference at Erfurth, a town contiguous to the scene of the memorable battle of Jena of Auerstadt, a contiguity which perhaps had its meaning. The result of this conference is only to be unfolded by events and future history; at present all that we can conjecture is, that it is very possible the destiny of Turkey, connected with an observation of Austria, may have been discussed; these engagements being necessary to prevent any diversion by Austria during the tour of the French emperor and his court to the borders of the Pyrenees.
The emperor of Austria and king of Prussia, are said to have been invited, but were not present; the Russian archduke Constantine is said to have been present.
The city of Bilbao, in Biscay, had been taken by the French and given up to plunder; it appears to have been retaken by the Spaniards after a severe conflict.
The French appear to have the ascendancy in Catalonia, and Arragon, and Navarre; though they have been under the necessity of evacuating Burgos on the 22d Sept. and spiking their artillery.
The national cortes, or junta, has assembled and consists of the following members; the venerable count Florida Blanca their president.
Table with 2 columns: DIVISIONS, DEPUTIES. Old Castile, Leon, Arragon, Andalusia, Galicia, Asturias, Valencia, Murcia, Estremadura, Grenada, Catalonia.
By the latest accounts, it appears, the supreme government will be assembled in Cuidad Real, in Lamancha. The deputies of the provinces of New Castile, Navarre and Biscay, are not appointed; but those of the former, it is supposed, would be soon nominated, and of the two latter, when the capitals of these countries shall be liberated from the French.
Other accounts say the cortes will assemble at Oviedo.
The following is the statement of their own force, given by the Spaniards.
Statement of the force of the Spanish Patriots, from a private letter.
Gen. Blake's army.—36,000 infantry; 10,000 Asturians expected shortly to join; three companies of artillery. Gen. Castanos.—76,000 infantry, 22,000 cavalry. Gen. Fiam.—16,000 Valencians and Murcians. Gen. Cuesta.—8,000 infantry and 1,500 cavalry.
Palafax's army and the Spaniards from the north not included; beside a considerable force expected from Biscay.
French force: 40,000 infantry, and 6,000 cavalry.
The British general, sir Hew Dalrymple, issued a proclamation on the 18th Sept. at Prayns, near Lisbon, investing the powers of government in part in the officers nominated by the prince regent on his exit, and excluding others who had "united themselves to the French interests."
An expedition under general sir David Baird, said to be intended for America, was to sail on the 9th October, from Torbay.
The Archbishop of Toledo, Don Louis Bourbon, nephew of Charles IX and cousin of Ferdinand VII, is to be the regent of Spain.
An English ship of war with 30,000 muskets, and provisions for the garrison of Cadiz, arrived at that port the 19th of September.
The convention entered into with the French general Dupont, is abrogated by the Spaniards, and the French troops are not permitted to return.
The convention entered into, between the British and French in Portugal, is said also to be abrogated.
These events will have a sad effect upon the character of the war, which now menaces more terrible and sanguinary conflicts than at any period for fifteen years. The advice, from Spain down to the 20th of October, will exhibit a dismal picture of horrors, and determine the direction of the event.
The war in Sweden appears to be a war-like a peace.
The advices from Halifax come closer home to our own "business and bosoms"—many opinions are afloat—one report says that the expedition is intended to enter Boston, and raise the standard alluded to by Pickering, & co. A second rumor alleges it to be intended for New York, to demolish the new works erecting there. A third, that it is intended to burn Philadelphia or Baltimore, and a fourth (which by the bye is very probable) that it is intended to co-operate with a body of Spanish troops, to seize upon and occupy New Orleans.
Indeed from the frequent and protracted conferences which Burr has maintained with the British ministers at London, there can be no doubt that the British ministers believe that there is a "host of choice spirits" there ready to receive them; and indeed from the hostility and disaffection to the United States government, manifested by that factious and intriguing man, Daniel Clark, and the disturbance which they have created in that territory, it is not surprising that a foreign government should attach some credit to matters, which though they appear more wicked than dangerous;—more ludicrous than serious here, must assume a serious appearance in a country, where interests and wishes leave them open to the artifices of such insidious intriguers as Burr.
The disposition of the British government towards us, may be well understood by the language of its agents.
By the packet we have received a copy of gen. Prevost's speech to the assembly of the province of Nova Scotia, wherein he says—"that in obedience to his majesty's commands he should shortly proceed on a particular foreign service; and that in his absence the duties of his office would devolve on the honorable Alexander Croke."
From this speech we have copied the following important passage:—
"When I turn my thoughts to the affairs of this province I find much to congratulate you upon:—We can now fully and fairly estimate the effects of the embargo, so long and so rigorously imposed on the commerce of the United States, by the government of that country. The manner in which their general restriction of trade has been carried into execution, leaves no doubt as to the real object intended to be accomplished by it:—The project has totally failed; and the British nation has derived sufficient experience from the measure, to be convinced, that her colonies and commerce can be as little affected by the embargo of America, as by the blocking-decrees of France. New sources have been resorted to with success, to supply the deficiencies produced by so sudden an interruption of commerce, and the vast increase of imports and exports of this province proves, that the embargo is a measure well adapted to promote the true interest of his majesty's North American colonies."
It appears by the late English papers, that the Star chamber, so celebrated for infamy in the days of the Stuarts, has been lately pulled down, that is the building—the principles of common law asserted there, however, are gradually growing into use again—and in greater plenitude than in the days of the Stuarts.—Aurora.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by Brett Randolph and David Rattray, which is recorded in the district court of Richmond, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Powhatan court house, on Monday the 19th day of December next,
The following Slaves,
to wit: Solomon, Sukey and her child, Arthur and Scipio, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to raise the sum of £303, with interest thereon from the 2d day of April last, and the costs necessarily incurred by carrying the said trust to execution, which sum is due to Messrs. Lyle, Scott and Saunders.
Richard B. Goode. 5th Nov. 1808. wids
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Dec. 1.
Mr. Love called for the order of the day on the report of the select committee, to whom was referred the memorial of certain American citizens taken prisoners in the expedition projected by Miranda, and who are now in a state of durance in the vaults of St. Clara, at Carthagena. The house acquiesced in the call, and Mr. Helms was desired to take the chair. The clerk having read the report, which concludes with a resolution favorable to the petitioners.
Mr. Smilie, from a consideration that the house could not, at a time when higher duties called their immediate attention, occupy themselves with the subject, moved for the committee to rise and report progress.
Mr. Love hoped the committee would take the subject into consideration now. He conceived it would not occupy them more than fifteen minutes, as he did not know there was any objection to the resolution. If there were none, he would move to fill the blank with 10,000 dollars, as a sum adequate to the releasement of the prisoners. It would be necessary to employ a vessel, which it was estimated would cost 4,000 dollars; an agent must be engaged; and this item might require one thousand dollars. The rest was conjectural. There would doubtless be some charges of the Spanish government; what, he did not know. On the score of humanity, Mr. L. hoped the committee would give it attention.
The question being about to be put, (Mr. Smilie saying if it would not occupy the time of the house in discussion, he had no disposition to postpone it.)
Mr. D. R. Williams renewed the motion for the committee to rise. He took the gentleman at his word. He objected to the principle of the report, and he believed other gentlemen did also. The committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Burwell, the house went into committee of the whole on the unfinished business of yesterday—the report of the committee on our foreign relations—Mr. Storer in the chair.
Mr. Burwell. Mr. Chairman, as it is the fashion to enter at large into the question of the embargo, in discussing the resolution before the house, I feel myself bound to assign reasons for the conduct I have pursued in relation to that measure. The gentleman from Massachusetts has given an extraordinary view of the subject—like an indiscreet officer in a state of siege, he has proclaimed that we can no longer hold out, and that a large portion of New England would not endure their situation for any material space of time. Another gentleman has told us that all our difficulties might have been avoided by a judicious course of procedure. For my own part, sir, I am disposed to forget what is past, to bury it in oblivion, and to unite in the most efficient measures for future benefit. The gentleman from New York (Mr. Masters) had told us by adopting the rejected treaty we might have escaped our difficulties. But, sir, what proof have we that if that treaty had been adopted, the British government would not have pursued precisely the same policy towards us? It has been said that the non-importation law and the proclamation prohibiting British ships of war from entering our harbors, were a departure from our neutrality. What is the fact? They were perfectly justifiable, growing, as they do, out of a statute of the United States for the preservation of peace in the waters of the union; and the same measures, in a similar case, would beyond all doubt have been pursued towards France. With regard to the proclamation in particular, look at the conduct of the British vessels of war before and after it was issued. Our vessels were brought too and detained, the town of Norfolk threatened, and a foreign power exercising the prerogatives of sovereignty within the jurisdiction of the United States. If the non-importation law had not been passed, the same measures would have been pursued by Great Britain, for they grow out of the situation of things in Europe; and the non-importation law could not give offence. The British government had made a distinction in her export duties between the United States and other countries unfavorable to us, and we had a right to counteract them. Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney have informed our government that there existed in the British cabinet a strong disposition to hostilities with this country. They had pursued their measures against America systematically. The first point of difference was the colonial carrying trade; to counteract the profits which our citizens derived from this commerce, Great Britain enacted restrictive regulations. When France shut her out from the continent of Europe, she determined that all colonial produce should come through British ports. With the gentleman from Massachusetts I agree, that one object of the British orders of council was to destroy American commerce.
We are told the embargo is submission; and that there could be no tribute, because our merchants would not trade to France for fear of confiscation. And are we to be indebted to France for preventing American merchants from paying tribute? Yet, sir, there are Russia, Denmark and Spain. If their regulations admit trade, who will prevent us from disgrace by the payment of tribute for permission to carry on commerce with them! But, sir, are you not in truth shut out from the continent of Europe? And how would you employ your ships if you cannot send them there? They would be perfectly useless if the embargo were raised. Property surely would not be enhanced by conveying it from Boston to G. Britain where it could not meet with a market. We cannot enter into a competition with British bottoms, because the government of that country has laid duties which give them advantages over the vessels of the United States. The owners of cotton will gain, under these regulations, by exporting in foreign bottoms in preference to our own. How then can there be competition? The fisheries we have been told cannot exist without drawback. On stock fish the British have imposed a duty of 2s. 6d. per cwt. and on all other fish 4s. per cwt. How are they under this burthen to thrive? [Mr. Burwell here took a particular view of the obstructions thrown in the way of our navigation; the tax levied on the entry of our native productions into England, amounting to nearly an entire prohibition, particularly if intended for re-exportation. He referred to the statement formerly made by Mr. Gray, of Salem, relative to seven vessels which had sailed from that port, only one of which had proceeded in safety, and that one compelled to pay heavy costs: And also to a statement from an insurance office at Baltimore, representing the capture and condemnation of our vessels, and the great dangers to commerce. Mr. B. also referred to the trade left open when the embargo was laid, which to make it profitable must depend on a vent in Europe, which we were not permitted to have; observing that our own markets were overstocked with the produce of the West India islands, enough to last us for several years.] I voted for the embargo, said Mr. B. as a precautionary measure: I have not been disappointed, and in another point of view thought it eligible: It gave an opportunity further to try to effect an adjustment of differences without resort to war. I only want free trade. The insinuation of Mr. Canning, that we expected the downfall of G. Britain, does not apply to me. I think her more firm than heretofore—no other nation has a navy sufficient to cope with her; and another danger, which arose from the contagious spirit of the French revolution, and was peculiarly pernicious to her, has ceased. I disclaim all identity of views with French policy. Every man must loath the government of that country—a government, which, whatever may be the excellence of its interior arrangements, has trampled upon every thing like human rights.
Since the embargo was laid, the state of Europe has been changed: extraordinary events have occurred in Spain; and no man who voted for the measure could foresee them. How far its effects had been defeated by occurrences in this country, is another question. How did it happen that Mr. Pinkney had reason to believe at one time that he would succeed? How did it happen that the tone was afterwards altered? Sir, these oscillations could not have arisen entirely from the prospects in Spain. I believe, as is very clearly stated in a recent British pamphlet, that hopes were entertained of a dismemberment of this country. This pamphlet is entitled "Hints to both Parties," and is attributed to Mr. Marriott, a gentleman of some consideration. But he is mistaken, as we all know. Yet, in Great Britain, the thing answers just as well as if it were true; for the generality of people know no better, and they believe it. The author of the pamphlet thinks it will be in this country as with Paul in Russia. He is deceived. There is a wide difference between the U. S. and Russia: the destruction of an individual cannot change our policy, nor disserve our confederation.
[Here Mr. Burwell dwelt for some time on the licentiousness of our presses, (which, however, he had no disposition to arraign, being the inevitable evil of a free government,) and the misrepresentation of mistaken individuals, which he much regretted, as they gave an idea in Europe that we are a people torn to pieces and incapable of resistance. He alluded to the British proclamation, giving assurance of safety to American vessels which should go to sea without regular papers, and to the recent blockade of the French islands, expressing his conviction of a settled plan on the part of the English to thwart us in every direction, and that she does not want to be on good terms with us.]
Mr. Burwell, after a variety of very pertinent remarks, observed that he did not stand pledged to any particular course of policy; and was desirous of pursuing those measures which were best calculated to promote the national welfare.
The vote was then taken on the first resolution, and it passed in the affirmative unanimously.
Mr. Randolph called for a division of the second resolution, to wit:
"Resolved, That it is expedient to prohibit, by law, the admission into the ports of the U. S. of all public or private, armed or unarmed ships or vessels belonging to G. Britain or France, or to any other of the belligerent powers having in force orders or decrees violating the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the U. S. etc."
The member of the resolution was carried unanimously.
The second member was then put and carried, 84 to 21, in the following words, to wit:—
"And also the importation of any goods, wares and merchandise, the growth, produce or manufacture of the dominions of any of the said powers, or imported from any place in the possession of either."
The third resolution, in the following words, was also agreed to:
"Resolved, That measures ought to be immediately taken for placing the country in a more complete state of defence."

The committee then rose, reported, and the Speaker took the chair.
On motion of Mr Love, the House went into committee of the whole, Mr Helms in the chair, on the report of the committee on the subject of the thirty-six American citizens confined in Carthagena, S. A. But a motion made by Mr Smilie, seconded by Mr D. R. Williams, that the committee rise, was carried.
FOREIGN RELATIONS. The house in committee of the whole on the report of the committee on our foreign relations—
Mr Burwell, in a speech of an hour and an half supported the resolution and the report of the committee generally.
The third resolution (for placing the country in a more complete state of defence) having been read—
Mr Randolph said he supposed that this was a resolution to which there might probably be but little opposition; but at the same time he for one should like to know what were the details connected with it.
The Chairman asked if the gentleman from Virginia wished to hear the report read?
Mr Randolph. Very far from it, sir.
Mr Nicholas said, as the chairman of the committee was not present, and he felt at all times disposed to give any information in his power, he would state what he new on the subject—
The situation of the United States being at this time critical, and as it was possible if not probable that war would ensue, Mr N. said it had been his opinion and that of the select committee, that we should be prepared for it. It had been doubted by the committee whether this subject came properly within their province; but it had been the opinion of the majority that it would be proper for them to express their sentiments on the subject; with an idea that if the House should concur, the resolution might be referred to another committee, whose business it would be to procure such details from the departments as would enable them to make the proper arrangements for carrying the wish of the House into effect.
The resolution was agreed to, nem. con.
The committee then rose and reported the resolutions to the House.
The first resolution having been read by the Speaker.
Mr Love called for the Yeas and Nays on it.
Mr Dana moved to amend it by inserting in the resolution between the words to and the the words “abandon the navigation of the ocean in consequence of,” and called for the Yeas and Nays on the motion.
The motion was decided by Yeas & Nays—Yeas 96—Nays 26.
Mr Dana spoke against the propriety of introducing the resolution, but did not oppose its passage.
Mr Taylor replied.
Mr D. R. Williams called for a division of the question, so as to express the sense of the House as to the edicts of each belligerent, separately.
Mr Gardener opposed the resolution in a speech of fifteen minutes; and concluded with moving the previous question on it.
Four other members rising in favor of the previous question, it was put in this form—“Shall the main question be now put?”—and carried—Ayes 85.
Mr Rhea (T.) rising to speak at this time, and an objection being made by some gentleman on the ground of order.
The Speaker declared it his individual opinion that debate was inadmissible after an affirmative decision of the previous question; but that the House had at the last session, overruled his opinion, and he felt himself obliged to yield to their decision.
Mr D. R. Williams appealed from this decision permitting debate after a decision of the previous question, on the ground that it was contrary to the rules of the House.
Much debate took place on this appeal, and Mr. Randolph called for the Yeas and Nays on it.
Before they were taken, however, a motion was made to adjourn, and carried.
FRIDAY, Nov. 2.
Mr. Lewis from the committee on the district of Columbia, reported a bill to incorporate a company for opening a canal in the city of Washington, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
REVENUE CUTTERS.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, to whom the bill had been referred, reported the bill authorising the President of the U. S. to employ 12 additional revenue cutters; which was twice read, and, together with a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject, referred to a committee of the whole.
A message having been yesterday received from the President of the U. States, it was on motion of Mr. Randolph read. It enclosed a communication from the Surveyor of public buildings.
The message was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Gardener presented a petition from
sundry citizens of the state of New York, praying for the repeal of the embargo laws.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The unfinished business of yesterday was taken up; and after some further debate on the point of order, the decision of last session was confirmed, by Yeas and Nays, 101 to 18.
The first resolution being under consideration, Mr. Rhea made a few remarks in support of it.
Mr. Upham made a few observations, going to show that any gentleman might vote for or against this resolution under whatever interpretation he pleased; giving to the terms of it whatever construction should best suit his ideas.
Mr. Jackson (Va.) made a speech of three hours in support of the report.
Mr. Lyon spoke about ten minutes in reply; when a motion was made to adjourn, and carried, at about four o'clock.
Saturday, Dec. 3.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
The unfinished business of yesterday under consideration; and the question pending being on the first resolution reported by the committee on our foreign relations.
Messrs. Dawson J. Montgomery, Mumford, Nelson and Macon, spoke on the subject of our foreign relations generally.
Mr. Randolph commenced a speech on the subject; but having observed in the course of his observations that he felt much indisposed.
Mr. Love moved an adjournment; which motion being assented to by Mr. Randolph, who however declared that he was ready to proceed, if the house would indulge him, was carried—Ayes 76.
THURSDAY, December 8.
The report and resolutions on our foreign relations, made by Mr. G. W. Campbell, are still before the house of representatives. On Tuesday Mr. Gholson, (a member from Virginia in the room of Mr. Claiborne, who is deceased) made his debut, in a speech of some length in favor of the question under consideration.
Mr. Gholson is a young man and doubtless susceptible of much improvement. He acquitted himself with considerable credit, and the members of the house gave him by their attention, a flattering audience.
His speech was somewhat eloquent, rather ingenious, strictly argumentative, and spiced with an animation bordering on energy. He was followed by Mr. G. W. Campbell, who did not complete his arguments and strictures until yesterday.
The view which Mr. Campbell took of the subject was copious, forcible and convincing. There is certainly a peculiar acuteness in the remarks of this gentleman, which enables one to listen to him with complacency. He has also a nipping satire which his antagonists cannot avoid feeling. If a candid man still entertains a real doubt of the propriety of the embargo, the speech of Mr. Campbell is calculated to eradicate it entirely.
Mr. Campbell was followed yesterday by Mr. Quincy in a species of philippic of some tartness and plausibility. He assailed the report and resolutions with a criticism which plainly demonstrates that he belongs to the school of the Sophists. His distinctions were so extremely nice that it was sometimes difficult to perceive the difference.
The house adjourned after Mr. Quincy concluded his observations.
FROM WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.
Mr. Giles from a committee appointed in the Senate, yesterday reported “A bill making further provision for enforcing the embargo.”
Accompanying the bill, were the following letter to, and answer from the Secretary of the Treasury. The provisions of the bill are generally correspondent with the recommendations of the Secretary.
Committee Chamber, Nov. 14, 1808.
DEAR SIR —I am instructed by the Committee appointed to consider the several embargo laws, &c. to request you to lay before them with as little delay as possible, such information as your Department affords upon the following questions.
First. What measures would be most effectual in preventing the violations or evasions of the several embargo laws; and enforcing a due observance thereof?
Second. Can any of the inconveniences of the present system be remedied by further modifications, and what modifications would effect that object?
Bepleased, sir, to accept assurances of my high consideration and regard.
(Signed) W. B. GILES.
Hon. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, Nov. 24, 1808.
SIR,
Indisposition has prevented an earlier answer to your letter of the 14th inst.
For better preventing coasting vessels regularly cleared from violating
the embargo, two measures appear necessary:—
1st. That the amount of the bonds should be increased.
2dly. That neither capture, distress or any other accident should be admitted as a plea, or be given in evidence on trial.
By the first regulation the temptation of going to a foreign port, in hopes that the profit on the sale of the cargo will indemnify for the forfeiture of the penalty will be done away. By the second, every expectation of escaping the payment of the penalty under fraudulent pretences will be disappointed; and the power of remitting the penalties in the few cases of unavoidable accident which may occur, will remain as heretofore and as in other cases with the treasury.
As the object of those two regulations will be to make the bond a sufficient and complete security, they will have a tendency to relieve, in a considerable degree, the coasting trade from the inconvenience resulting from detentions. The sufficiency of the bond will in many doubtful cases remove the necessity of detaining vessels, or what amounts to the same, of informing the owners that unless they reduce the amount of their cargoes they will be detained.
I would also submit the propriety of placing under the control of the President, that power of detention vested in the Collectors by the act of the 25th April last.
That subject has been a constant source of complaint and difficulty. It has been the uniform practice from the establishment of the government of the U. S. to give positive instructions to the collectors respecting the execution of the laws, and which they were bound to obey unless a different construction should be established by a legal decision. This indeed was essentially necessary in order to secure an uniform construction and execution of the laws. But the provision now alluded to makes the detention to rest on the opinion of each collector, and this must necessarily produce a great diversity in the manner in which the power should be executed. All has been done that could be done to obviate that evil; and the President being authorized to decide on the detentions when made, the opportunity was taken to inform the collectors of what in his opinion should be a proper cause of detention. This however could be given only as an opinion, and operate as a recommendation, and not as an order. Nor does it appear practicable to establish uniformity and to prevent partiality, and either laxity or too great severity in practice, unless the power of prescribing general rules in that respect by which the Collectors will be bound to abide, be vested in the President.
I am aware that there is another mode of evasion by regular coasting vessels which will not be prevented by either of the preceding provisions. Either whilst in port, or on their way down our rivers and bays, coasting vessels may receive articles not entered on their manifest, which they put on board other vessels lying on the coast for that purpose.
But it is not perceived that any legal provision can prevent that infraction, nor that any other remedy can be found than the vigilance of the officers. Another general regulation will however be suggested, perhaps useful as a permanent measure, but which would at all events, under existing circumstances, give additional security for the observance of the laws and afford some relief to our own seamen; to wit, a prohibition to employ any aliens either as masters or part of the crew of any coasting vessel.
It is still more difficult to guard against violations by vessels departing without clearance in open defiance of the laws.
The following provisions on mature consideration appear the most efficient that can be devised against infractions which it is the more necessary to repress as they may be daily expected to increase and threaten to prostrate the law and government itself.
1st. To forbid expressly under pain of forfeiture (the penalty now being only implied) the lading of any vessel without the permission of the collector and without the bond for a coasting voyage being previously given; authorising the collectors to refuse permission, unless the object be that of a lawful coasting or fishing voyage. The great number of vessels now laden and in a state of readiness to depart shows the necessity of this provision. If there be cases, in which the indulgence of converting vessels into warehouses ought to be granted, there will be no hardship, where the intention is fair, to require a bond similar to that given for a coasting voyage. And the Collectors should likewise in such cases be expressly authorised to take such efficient precautions as will put it out of the power of such vessels to sail without warning.
2d. In order to prevent those fraudulent sales of vessels by which ostensible owners of no responsibility are substituted to those from whom penalties might be recovered, it is necessary to provide that those owners of vessels whose names appear on the register of license should continue to be reputed as such and liable to the penalties in case of infraction of the laws, until the register of license shall have been actually surrendered and new papers shall have been regularly granted
by the Collector to the purchaser. And in every such case of purchase, a sufficient bond that the embargo shall not be infringed, to be previously required.
3. The power to seize unusual deposits now vested in the collectors of districts adjacent to the territories of foreign nations should, as was contemplated in the bill passed by the House of Representatives, be extended to all the districts. That this is an arbitrary power, which nothing but the unremitting efforts in some places to evade the law can possibly justify, cannot be denied; and it should, like that of detention, be placed under the control of the President, and be executed only in conformity with such general rules as he would prescribe.
4. Exclusively of the assistance which may be derived from gun-boats and from the armed vessels of the U. States, it would be advisable to authorise the President to add ten or twelve cutters to the present establishment. Fast sailing vessels of every draft of water, and requiring only from fifteen to thirty men each are mostly wanted, and would for the object contemplated, be as useful as the largest frigates.
5. It is with regret that the necessity of authorising, on the application of the collectors, an immediate call of the local physical force of the country, must also be stated. But such partial acts of violence as have taken place in some of the sea-ports cannot be prevented by the circuitous manner in which the public force must now be brought out in support of the laws. And no doubt exists that the mass of the citizens, whether they approve or disapprove of the embargo, would, in every port, instantaneously suppress any such outrage, provided they can be called upon to act in a legal manner.
Some other provisions appear also necessary for the purpose of carrying the laws more completely into effect along our land frontiers.
1. The exportation of specie by land should be expressly prohibited.
2. The power of detaining deposits should be so expressed as to leave no doubt of the authority to detain waggons and other carriages laden and actually on their way to a foreign territory. Although I cannot perceive any reason for the distinction, it has been supposed in one of the districts that the law which authorised the detention of flour, beef or potash deposited in a warehouse, did not extend to the case of their being deposited in a waggon, although evidently on its way to Canada.
3. The offence now punishable by law is that of exportation. This is not consummated till after the property has been actually carried beyond the lines, where, being in a foreign jurisdiction, it cannot be seized: so that forfeiture, which is the most efficient penalty, can never apply to exportations by land: and no bond being required as in the case of vessels, the only remedy is the uncertain one of recovering penalties against apparent offenders who either abscond or have no property. How fair it may be practicable to make the act of preparing the means of exportation punishable, or to provide some other remedy, is submitted to the committee.
But it must also be observed, that every degree of opposition to the laws, which falls short of treason, is now with but few exceptions, an offence undefined and unprovided for by the laws of the United States: whence it follows that such offences remain unpunished when the state authorities do not interfere. The necessity of defining those offences by law as misdemeanors and of providing an adequate punishment appears obvious.
I will beg leave here to add that it does not appear necessary to continue any longer the indulgence granted to the British merchants to import for the use of the Indians articles of which the importation is generally prohibited by law; as that privilege is liable to great abuse and affords just ground of dissatisfaction to American citizens. Whether it be advisable to continue the permission given to those Indian traders to export furs and peltry, is a question to be decided by political considerations.
The last branch of the subject to which I wish at present to call the attention of the committee, relates to interruptions and certain injurious proceedings attempted under color of law.
1. Vexatious suits are brought against Collectors which not only perplex faithful officers, but have the effect of intimidating others and prevent an energetic performance of their duties. The only provisions which may occur to me on that subject are to enable the collectors who may be sued, always to remove the cause before a
court of the U. States; to make a certificate issued by the proper authority, that there was reasonable cause of detention, protect them against damages in cases of detentions, in the same manner as is now provided in case of seizures; and to provide for the safe keeping and restoring when proper and on security being given the vessels and property which may be detained.
2. Attempts have in several instances been made to wrest from the collectors by writs of replevin issued by state courts or officers property detained or seized by said collectors, or which, in any other manner, is in their possession in conformity with some law of the U. States. It is evident that such attempts if submitted to, would defeat not only the embargo, but also the revenue laws of the U. S.; that when ever property is by virtue of a law of the U. States in the possession of a collector, marshal, or any other of their officers, no process in rem which will take the property away, whether of replevin, attachment or any other, can be legally issued by a state authority; and that the sheriff or other person executing the same, must be considered as a mere trespasser, and be resisted accordingly.
But there is no other way at present to resist such illegal process but actual force. And it appears necessary that another remedy should be afforded by providing a summary mode of superseding any such process through the interference of the courts and judges of the U. States; and by making it penal for any sheriff, or other person, to execute the same, or in any manner to attempt to take property which by virtue of any law of the U. S. is in the collector's possession.
3. In some instances where vessels and cargoes libelled for infractions of the embargo have been restored to their owners on their giving security for the appraised value, the valuations have been so low as to reduce the forfeiture to an inconsiderable sum, thereby defeating altogether the law. It is suggested that this might be prevented by a provision authorising and directing the district judges to set aside, on motion of the district attorney, such valuations whenever in their opinion falling short of the true value.
4. On the subject of mandamus I will only observe that, in the only instance which has taken place, the court, supposing they had jurisdiction, could not from the manner in which the question was brought before them, have decided otherwise than they did: but that it is desirable that the question of jurisdiction, as it relates either to the courts in whom the power ought to be vested, or to the courts to which it should extend, should be precisely defined by law.
I have not in this communication taken into consideration the technical defects of the existing embargo laws, because prosecutions do not fall within my immediate cognizance, and I do not feel competent to the task of pointing out the necessary alterations. Measures, have, however, been taken to procure on that subject and from the proper sources, information which will hereafter be laid before the committee.
To the remaining enquiry of the committee, whether the inconveniences of the present system may not in some degree be removed: I can only answer generally that a law which lays such extensive restrictions as the embargo cannot be carried into effect without imposing serious inconveniences even on the domestic intercourse of the U. States; and that these must necessarily be increased in proportion to the opposition and efforts to evade or violate the law. It has already been stated that provisions which will render the bond given by coasting vessels a complete security against violations of them, will diminish the necessity and extent of more arbitrary restrictions. An authority to permit, on proper security being given, such vessels when they arrive in port, to keep their cargoes on board, would afford some relief. And I think that the credit on duties accruing on the importation of certain articles, which was allowed by the act of the 10th March last, should be extended to all importations of the same articles made after the passing of the act, those made in vessels which sailed under special permission only excepted. With respect to this last class of importations as they were permitted by special indulgence, as it is understood that it has been impossible in many cases to prevent its being abused and as in almost all the parties having a species of exclusive privilege have made sufficiently profitable voyages, the propriety, particularly in the existing situation of the revenue, of allowing them also the advantage of an extended credit on duties, is not perceived.
I have the honor to be,
With great respect,
Sir, your ob't. servant,
ALBERT GALLATIN,
Hon. W. B. Giles
Chairman of a committee,
of the Senate.

RICHMOND: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1808.
MR. GILES'S SPEECH.
It is with pleasure we announce that we have received a number of copies of this deservedly celebrated speech.
JUDGE JOHN TYLER, of Charles City County, is elected Governor of this Commonwealth—The election took place on Friday last—The votes stood thus:—
For John Tyler - - 113 Hugh Nelson - - 82
On Saturday last Mr. EDWARD C. DAVIS was elected Register of the Land-Office, by the Legislature of this Commonwealth—There were two ineffectual ballots—On the third, the votes stood
For E. C. Davis - - 105 D S. Garland - - 88
We observed in our last, that policy would perhaps, suggest a very different course of conduct in regard to France, than the one likely to be pursued in regard to Great Britain. We admit that there has been a sort of moral pestilence all over Europe, that we have no more faith in one nation, than another, and that we have received the most unexampled injuries from both. It is unnecessary to enquire which commenced the system of aggression, but if any importance is attached to this circumstance, the fact may be easily ascertained, by recurring to the famous Pittsburg association in 1793. It was by this compact that Great Britain solemnly bound herself in conjunction with other powers to observe the very course of conduct, of which neutrals have complained. It appears too, from the history of that time, that England had deliberately matured and consummated the system of violating neutral commerce above a month before the French decree of the 9th of May, 1793. These facts have, however, been so often exposed, that little doubt can exist now, as to the first aggressor upon neutral commerce.
It is in vain, then, for the federalists or any other set of men, to contend that France gave the first blow, and ought therefore to receive the first in return. The fact is otherwise, but if it were not, the impolicy of declaring war against France would be still apparent, for the reason already advanced—That great calculations are made upon privateering, and that very little advantage would result from it in relation to France, and that by a war against this country, we should lose her ports and those of her dependencies, and thus we should be also unable to make Great Britain feel what she has felt before, the enterprising energy of the Eastern people, of whom Burke has so eloquently observed, "we know that while some of them draw the line and strike the harpoon on the coast of Africa, others run the longitude, and pursue their gigantic game along the coast of Brazil—no sea but what is vexed with their fisheries—no climate that is not witness to their toils." From people of this character, we may expect (provided they have ports to carry their captures) the severest impressions to be made on British commerce. But if they are obliged to return to their own ports, the probabilities of re-capture would be so highly increased, together with the uncertainty of disposing of their prizes to advantage, that their enterprise would lose its elasticity, and their success would be slow and uncertain. Our power to do injury is but small; we can do none to France, but a great deal to Great Britain, and therefore, there can be but little doubt, but that she ought to be the object of attack. We are well aware that this doctrine is unpopular with a certain class of men, who are deluded into the belief, that Great Britain is fighting the battles of the world; and that she is, in fact, the barrier to keep off from this country, the colossal progress of Bonaparte. Those whose minds are fashioned to these opinions, must necessarily believe, that it is our policy, and perhaps, may be our preservation to form an alliance with that country offensive and defensive. To politicians of this cast, we would give a passport to the mother country.
But independent of the advantages already suggested, which would be likely to result from that state of things, in regard to Great Britain, we can but hint at some others which will probably arise among ourselves. It is generally believed that British influence has been infused into this country, through a variety of mediums, and the probability assumes the appearance of an undeniable fact, upon reading the late speech of Mr. Giles. He observes, "about the same period (meaning the time of the Tilsit treaty) this same energetic British cabinet probably determined upon the destruction of American commerce, although the orders for that purpose were not actually issued for several months afterwards. Some tale was thought necessary for the justification of the act, and the suggestion of French influence operating upon our councils, was probably the one suggested. I have heard it said, and believe it to be true, that the governor of Nova Scotia made the suggestion in a letter addressed to certain British partisans in Boston. It is hardly to be presumed that he would have taken upon himself the responsibility of such a suggestion, without the authority of the cabinet. I am inclined to think that this fact could be proven in a court of justice. Perhaps there may be gentlemen here from Boston who could give more particular information upon this subject." We can but wish that the quondam secretary had been sworn upon his voir dire! Another advantage, then, evidently resulting from such a state of things, would be to tear up by the roots, every sort of British influence—to destroy the disaffection which may have been imbibed—and to bring back the patriotism of the East to its wonted channel.
[To be continued.]
At a time like this, when almost every party is engaged in a contest for power, and when too, such extraordinary means are used for success, it behoves every person who is alive to the happiness of his country,
to inspire confidence in regard to the administration. It appears to be the general impression, that we are on the eve of a war, and with a country that boasts and calculates upon her influence among us. A celebrated writer on civil society, justly observes, "that republics have generally found it necessary, in the conduct of war, to place great confidence in the executive branch of their government." This remark is evidently true, and if applicable at any time, it is solemnly so at this. The great body of the people, in their late election, notwithstanding the unwearying activity of opposing parties, have emphatically evinced their love and approbation of the existing order of things. This event has fully proved that they were not to be seduced by artifice, not to be detached by intrigue, nor to be duped by political gossips. The charges of executive weakness and timidity, together with their companions, French fear and French influence , and the rejection of a treaty , merely to destroy the minister, have burst like so many bubbles. Under these circumstances, it is to be hoped, that all the state legislatures which may have an opportunity, will express their confidence and approbation. This course of conduct will manifestly tend to spread satisfaction at home, and command respect abroad.
WILLIAM AYLETT, Esq. has resigned his seat in the Privy Council of this state. The following letter from him was read in the House of Delegates on Friday:
"RICHMOND, Dec. 9, 1808. "SIR, "In consequence of arrangements which have been heretofore made, with a view to provide for my family, I have determined to remove to the Western Country, in the course of the ensuing spring. My private affairs, at present, require so large a portion of my time, that it would be extremely inconvenient for me to devote as much of it to the duties of my office, as my country might reasonably expect: And although I feel, that the duty which every citizen owes to his country is secondary only to that which he owes to his creator; yet it would be the height of presumption in me, for a moment, to suppose, that there are not very many of my fellow-citizens, as well (if not much better qualified than myself) to discharge the duties of the office which I now hold, whose convenience it would much better suit. Under these circumstances I have concluded to resign the seat, which I have had the honor to hold in the Executive Council, and I request that this may be received as my resignation. With sincere wishes for the prosperity and welfare of my native state, I pray you to accept for yourself and the members of the House of Delegates a tender of my highest respect. WM. AYLETT. The Hon. the Speaker of the House of Delegates."
On Thursday last, the ELECTORS OF VIRGINIA, dined together at the Swan-Tavern in this city.—The Madison Corresponding Committee, and the Governor of Virginia were their guests.—These gentlemen coming from different parts of the State, and bringing with them the sentiments of the people, many of them distinguished Whigs of the Revolution, assembled in harmony and unity to interchange the emotions of friendship, at this interesting crisis of our public affairs. Every thing was conducted in the most orderly and dignified manner. It was all "the Feast of Reason and the flow of soul."
SPENCER ROANE, Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Chairman of the Electoral College, President.
ROBERT TAYLOR, Esq. of Orange, Speaker of the Senate, acted as Vice-President. After an elegant and plentiful dinner, the Cloth was removed, & the following Toasts and Volunteers were drank.
1. The United States. Cemented by the blood of Patriots; foreign intrigue cannot dissolve their connection.
2. The state of Virginia; among the first to unfurl the banner of independence, and the last to abandon it.
3. The Congress of the United States.—Their vigilance will keep alive the holy flame of '76.
4. The memory of Gen. George Washington.
5. The heroes who bled in defence of American Liberty.
6. Thomas Jefferson. The retirement of a patriot sage from power renders his glory immortal.
7. James Madison. His election will be a sure pledge that the people of America will disdain to submit to foreign aggression.
8. George Clinton. He continues to receive the rewards of merit and patriotism.
9. The majority in Congress, their political course supports the honor, & promotes the interest of their country.
10. The virtuous citizen who in the day of peril "is for his country," and not "against his country."
11. The state of Pennsylvania; whose noble exertions in the cause of freedom have blasted the hopes of foreign intrigue, and domestic faction.
12. The State of South-Carolina; here the spirit of party is sacrificed at the shrine of patriotism.
13. Massachusetts; may her sons fore-er emulate the virtues of the Hancock's and Adams's of '76.
14. The Union of the States; the majority must govern, it is treason to secede.
15. Peace with honor—War if necessary.
16. Commerce unshackled by Tribute.
17. The militia of the United States; their valor and enthusiasm will render them formidable to their enemies.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Governor Cabell.—The Embargo, Non-Intercourse, or War—Any thing rather than submission to French Edicts or British Orders in Council.
By Judge Holmes.—The Prospect before us.—We dare the fury of the gathering Storm. May every American be identified in one ruin or triumph of his country!
By Mr. Hugh Nelson Speaker of the House of Delegates.—Success to Domestic Manufactures! May America avail herself of those Goods, with which Nature has en-
dowed her, to render her destiny independent of the conflicts of Europe.
By Judge Stuart.—(We are prepared to support the measures of Government, without the publication of the Continental Message.)
By Doct. Foushee.—Every succeeding fourth Anniversary of the first Wednesday of December—May it be as productive of substantial benefit to America, as the last.
By Judge Roane.—(A toast being requested from him.)—The man who "stands committed"—to vindicate the Rights of his Country.
By Mr. Peyton Randolph.—The Embargo—Its eulogium is pronounced by its enemies—They never have been able to find a Substitute.
By Judge Roane.—(Governor Cabell having retired.)—Our worthy and patriotic Governor, Wm. H. Cabell—He deserves well of his country.
By Mr. Abraham B. Venable.—Resident Foreigners.—Hospitality to those who are for us—deportation for those who are against us.
By Gen. John Preston.—The Heroes and Patriots of '76—May their Sons emulate their virtues, and hand them down to future generations, unsullied.
By Mr. Philip Norborne Nicholas, Attorney General.—The British Ministry—May they learn by experience, that we will neither be the Dope of their Artifices, nor the passive subjects of their Insolence.
By Judge Stuart.—The American Institutions—They will be found as practicable in War, as they have been in Peace.
By Mr. Thomas Ritchie.—The High Seas—"The High-Way of Nations"—tho' we have retired from them for the present to preserve peace, we shall soon return with accumulated thunders to blast the continued Violations of our Rights.
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
WEDNESDAY, December 7.
Mr. Wooding from the committee of privilege and elections made the following report:
The committee of privileges and elections have according to order had under their consideration the petition of James Robertson, jun. complaining of the undue election of Bathurst Randolph, returned to serve as a delegate for the county of Amelia, to them referred, agreed upon a report and come to the following resolutions thereupon;
It appears to your committee that at the election held for the county of Amelia, in April last, there were four polls kept, two of which gave B. Randolph a majority of eight votes, one a majority of five, and one a majority of four; and that the petitioner James Robertson, jun. admitted the polls giving to B. Randolph the majority of eight votes to be correctly kept.
It appears also to your committee, from the depositions of George Baldwin, commissioner for the county of Amelia, and John T. Leigh, deputy sheriff for said county, that there are twenty-three voters, viz: Zachariah Hendrick, James Lockett, Claiborne Bell, Bartholomew Kidd, Nathan Avery, John Harper, Moses Morris, Robert Sadler, James Worsham, Elisha Richardson, Thomas Tabb, Robert Bolling, jun. Dudley Seay, Robert Pollard, Jacob Whitworth, Josiah Lockett, Charles H. Featherstone, John McNamar, John Ogilby, Patrick Ogilby, John W. Deaton, Reuben Rucker and William Waters, whose names are not upon the land book, and who voted for Bathurst Randolph.
It appears also to your committee, from the admission of Bathurst Randolph, that the votes of James Lockett, Claiborne Bell, William Clements, John Carter, Nathan Avery, James Worsham, Dudley Seay, Robert Pollard, Josiah Lockett, Bartholomew Kidd, Robert Ligon, Robert Bolling, jun. Thomas Pollard, Jacob Whitworth, Zachariah Hendrick, John Harper and Zachariah Hendrick, are illegal votes.
Resolved, that the opinion of this committee, that the votes of Zachariah Hendrick, James Lockett, Claiborne Bell, Bartholomew Kidd, Nathan Avery, John Harper, Moses Morris, Robert Sadler, James Worsham, Elisha Richardson, Thomas Tabb, Robert Bolling, jun. Dudley Seay, Robert Pollard, Jacob Whitworth, Josiah Lockett, Charles H. Featherstone, John McNamar, John Ogilby, Patrick Ogilby, John W. Deaton, Reuben Rucker, William Waters, William Clements, John Carter, Robert Ligon, Thomas Pollard and Zachariah Hendrick, ought to be expunged from the poll of Bathurst Randolph, because they are illegal votes.
The poll of B. Randolph stood thus: 166 at the close of the election, deduct illegal votes 28, good votes 138.
The poll of James Robertson stood thus: 158 at the close of the election, deduct nothing, good votes 158.
Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the poll ought to stand thus:
For Bathurst Randolph, 138 James Robertson, jun. 158 By which it appears, that James Robertson, jun. had a majority of legal votes, independent of the admission on the part of Bathurst Randolph, and that he was duly elected to represent the county of Amelia in this present general assembly.
Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Robertson, jun. complaining of the undue election of Bathurst Randolph, returned to serve as a delegate from the county of Amelia, for this present general assembly, is reasonable.
The said resolutions being severally read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
IN SENATE, December 8.
Mr. Currie reported from the Committee of Privileges and Elections that the Committee had, according to order, had under their consideration the subject of the election of Alexander Smyth to them among other subjects referred, and had come to two resolutions thereupon.
The said resolutions, being delivered in and twice read, were, on the questions being severally put thereupon agreed to by the House as follows:
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that the certificate of the Election of the said Alexander Smyth, not be-
ing made by the Sheriff, or Deputy Sheriff, of all the counties composing the senatorial district, is not in the form or to the effect prescribed by law.
Resolved also as the opinion of this Committee that the said Alexander Smyth having been appointed by the President of the United States to a military command, which appointment he hath accepted, his seat in this House is thereby vacated.
On motion, Ordered, That writs issue to the sheriffs of the counties of Montgomery, Botetourt, Giles, Grayson, Tazewell, Wythe, Washington, Lee, Russell, Monroe, Greenbrier, Mason and Kanawha, requiring them to hold elections in their respective counties for the choice of a Senator to represent the district composed of those counties in the stead of Alexander Smyth, whose seat is vacated.
RALIGH, (N.C.) Dec. 8.
Yesterday the Electors chosen for this state for the purpose of electing a President and Vice President of the United States, convened in this city.
On the votes being counted out, there appeared ELEVEN for JAMES MADISON as President, and the same number for GEORGE CLINTON as Vice President of the U. States—THREE for C.C. PINCKNEY as President, and the same number for RUFUS KING as Vice President.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
Extract of a letter dated London, 6th October.
The demand here for American productions has of late been very great; but a little calmness now exists under the idea that the embargo with you will soon be removed, and every holder of produce is anxious to embrace the present times. We had expected that the Dutch government would open a communication with this country for imports and exports; but they only permit the exportation of certain articles (Flaxseed, &c) and nothing be taken in return. Considerable shipments of colonial produce, however, are making to Heligoland, which through various channels find their way into the continental markets. Danger attends this trade.
Tobacco—Maryland Yellow none. Fine 13d a 15. Middling 12 Ordinary 8 Virginia Fine Black 14 a 15d. Dry and Ordinary 10 a 11 FLOUR—Superfine 55s. 57s. None good at market, will rise.
EXECUTION.
DEAN, the person who was convicted of firing on the soldiers who were executing the Embargo laws, in Vermont, has suffered the sentence of the law. He appeared perfectly composed and hardened, denied his crime; kicked his hat into his grave, spit upon his coffin; and pulled the cap over his eyes himself. No person prayed with him at the gallows.
Vermont paper.
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. The General Annual Meeting of the Mutual Assurance Society, against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, will be held at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on Monday, the first day of January next.
SAMUEL GREENHOW, Principal Agent.
Richmond, General office of } oawddj. Assurance, Dec. 1, 1808. All the Printers in Virginia, and in the town of Alexandria, are requested to publish the above once per week, until the second day of January next. S. GREENHOW.
Education.
A YOUNG man, accustomed to the tuition of the English language grammatically, Arithmetic and the more useful branches of Geometry, viz: Geography, and practical Surveying, may be employed for the ensuing year. Apply to Mr. Edward Watford, Preceptor. Richmond, December 10th, 1808. w3t.
Notice.
THAT by virtue of a deed of trust made to us, we shall on Saturday the 7th day of January next, before the front door of the Eagle tavern, in this city, expose to sale for ready money, to the highest bidder, one certain piece, or parcel of
Ground,
situate in this city, at Rockets, being a part of Raper's tenement, as it is generally denominated, and is more particularly described in the aforesaid deed executed by Richard Young to us, and duly recorded in the Hustings court of this city, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy Byrd George, whatever balance may remain due at that time, with interest thereon, and the cost and charges attending the execution of this trust.
WILLIAM MCKIM. WILLIAM MARSHALL. Richmond, Dec. 8th, 1808. t2d.
THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN John Ellis and Hugh Warden,
IN the business of a Gun-Powder Manufactory and Grist-Mill, is dissolved by mutual consent, so far as no debts hereafter can be contracted under their firm; but the receipt of either of them shall be a good discharge to those who are, or may become indebted to them for gun-powder.
JOHN ELLIS, HUGH WARDEN. Richmond, 20th Oct. 1808.
THE subscriber not being engaged in any business requiring much of his time, will, if applied to at his dwelling, a few doors west of the Market-bridge, on the south side of the street, execute any writing connected with Merchandize and Navigation; he has a complete CODE OF MERCANTILE LAW, a late edition, from which, and from his long experience in Mercantile business, he hopes he can adjust and settle any differences that may arise in mercantile transactions. HUGH WARDEN. Richmond, Dec. 10th, 1808. 1w3w
Bills of Lading
For sale at the Office of the Argus.
Prichard and Adams; VIRGINIA BOOK STORE.
JUST received, and now selling at reduced prices, for cash or approved credit, a fresh supply of BOOKS and STATIONERY—which with those before on hand make an extensive assortment of Law, History, Divinity, Miscel-lany, Poetry, Novels, Classics and School Books in general use—among which are the following, viz. Abbott on shipping, a new and improved edition; Ambler's Reports, Austruther's Blackstone's Commentaries, Bacon's Abridgement, Bosanquet and Puller's Reports, Blackstone's do. Buller's Nisi Prius, Burrow's Reports, Carne's New-York Term Reports, Johnson's do. Coleman and Carne's Cases in Error, Coke upon Littleton, do. Institutes, Co-myn's Digest, Cowper's Report, Dallas do. Durnford and East's do. Espinasse's Nisi Prius, do. Reports, Foulke on Equity, Harrison's Chancery, Fole's Pleas of the Crown, Lillie's Modern Entries, M'Nally's Evidence, Mit-ford's Pleadings, Modern Reports, Morgan's Attorney's Vade Mecum, Noy's Maxims, Peake's Evidence, do. Nisi Prius, Pothier on Obligations, Richardson's Practice, Roberts on Frauds, Robinson's Admiralty Reports, Run-nington on Executions, Salkeld's Reports, Saunders's do. Strange do. Tidd's Practice, do. Appendix, Toller's Law of Exchangers, Vat-tell's Law of Nations, Vernon's Reports, Vesey do. Watkins's Law of Partnership, Willis's Reports, Peer Williams do. Wilson's do. Woodeson's Lectures, Curran's Speeches, Cruise Digest of real property. Vol. 1 part 1. Campbell's Nisi Prius, Burn's Digest of Mod-ern reports, Scholefield's & Lefroy's reports ar-gued & determined in the High Court of Chan-cery in Ireland, Call's reports, Williams's A-bidgement, Wentworth's Pleadings, Lawe's do. Powell on Contracts, Devises, Mortgages, and on Powers, Anacharsis Travels, A Picture of the Empire of Bonaparte or Belgian Trav-eller, Life of Beattie, Hume's England, Rus-sell's Modern Europe, Gibbon's roman Empire, Ferguson's do. Burke's Works, Plowden's His-tory of Ireland, Robertson's America, ditto Charles V. Life of Cumberland, a superb edi-tion, plates; Memoirs of Marmontel, Mayor's Voyages, Ramsay's Life of Washington, No-vels,—A Winter in London, or sketches of fashion, Aleline Mowbray, by Mrs. Opie; Sim-ple Tales by do. Corrina, Children of the Ab-bey, Fatal revenge, by surphy, Wild Irish Boy, by do. Griffith Abbey, Discarded Son or Haunt of the Banquet,—The Lawyer or man as he ought not to be. A large assortment of Plays, Message and Playing Cards, Wrapping paper large for Iron Mongers, writing and letter pa-per per ream or quire, Quills from 1 to 5 dol-lars per hundred, ratchment, Sealing Wax, Wa-fers, Ink Stands, Pencils, Slates, India rubber, Blank Deeds, &c. Reeves Paints & Cannel's Hair Brushes; also a consignment of Chase's Printing Ink of a good quality; also one trunk of men's shoes, cheap for cash; Almanacs per gross, dozen or single; a few strong family Trunks. Country and Gentlemen's private Libraries furnished on liberal terms. Orders for Books, or any articles in our line thankfully received and promptly executed. Cash paid for RA ss. William Prichard, Lewis Adams. Richmond, 13th Dec. 1808. w3t.
To be Sold,
TO the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 28th day of this inst. if fair, if not the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Benjamin Goode, dec. in Henrico county, about nine miles below Richmond, and in the neighborhood of Four Mile Creek, all the Household and Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, plantation Utensils, the Crop of Corn, Fodder, &c. Nine months credit will be allowed the purchasers for all the sums above five dollars, upon their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid; cash will be required for all sums under five dollars. At the same time and place, will be hired for the ensuing year, a parcel of very likely Negroes, among which are two pair of good Sawyers. All those having claims against the estate of the decedent, are requested to bring them for-ward properly authenticated, on or before the day of sale; and those indebted are requested to make payment without delay, as no indul-gence can be given. JESSE FRAYSER, DAVID W. SHARPE } Executors. Dec. 7th, 1808. w2t.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE TWO HANDSOME Coachees, and several neat GIGGS, just finished, which he will sell low for cash. He continues to carry on the Coach-making business in its various branches, on the cross street leading to Courts' Ferry Landing a little below the Market square. He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, and hopes a con-tinuance of their patronage. JOSHUA WEST. Richmond, Dec. 12th 1808 1w8w.
A Miller Wanted.
WANTED immediately a Miller to act as a second hand, a single man will be prefer-red. any person applying must come well re-commended. Application to be made to SAMUEL LEECH, for JOHN GRANBERRY. Columbian Mills, 13th Dec. 1808. w3t.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Charles M. Gilliam, for the purpose of securing a debt therein mentioned, due to John Gilliam & Co. will be sold for cash to the highest bidder on Friday the 6th day of January next at the residence of the said Ch's. M. Gilliam in Cumberland county, three like-ly young
Negroes,
named in the said deed. PAUL J. CARRINGTON, Trustee, Cumberland, 29th Nov 1808. w3t.
Mrs. Lucy Burton,
AS you are a resident of Tennessee and have no agent in this state, known to me, you will please to take notice, that on the first Saturday in January next, (being the 7th of the month) at the house of Bernard Richardson, in the county of Cumberland, between the hours of ten in the morning and five in the evening, I shall proceed to take the depositions of James Desha-zer and Peter Forester, to be used as evidence in a suit depending in the court of Cumberland county, wherein you are plaintiff and I am defen-dant. William W. Barker. December 3, 1808. w4t.
Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office.

Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen with the day, week, month, quarter or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond, August 3, 1808.
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post-office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting-Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements.
For farther particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to
Carter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
June 1. 1808
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.
D. J. BURR, Agent.
10th May, 1808.
MATTRESSES
OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.
J. S. Pleasants.
May 31, 1808
FOR SALE,
On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Hill Box, by Pantaloon. Also a FILLY, 3 years old, by Preakness, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman who wish to raise from a good stock. Apply to
John Tyler.
Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808.
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE
TRIAL OF A. BURR,
Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale.
Sept. 27
IN pursuance to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Archibald C. Randolph, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale, at Jefferson, on the 23d of December next, one MULATTO GIRL, named Priscilla, for cash, which after defraying the expenses of said trust, and the debt specified, the residue if any, to be returned as the law directs.
ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee.
Powhatan, Oct. 20th. 1808.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, the 1st August last, a Negro Fellow EDMUND, who has a pretty general acquaintance, and well known, inclined to be of a yellowish complexion, has a slight scar on one of his cheeks, 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a tolerable stout, active, bony fellow, sloop shouldered, his mouth and lips are large and prominent; he is accustomed to the management of young horses, and is a carriage driver. He was purchased out of Page's estate, near Hanover Town, 10 or 11 years ago—previous to that period, he had been hired by Paul Tinsman, dec. and used to train horses. Is conjectured he is gone to that part of the country—He is well acquainted in Richmond and Manchester. I will give Twenty Dollars for his delivery, or Ten for lodging him in any jail, besides what the law allows.
ED. DILLON.
Princes Edward. 24th Oct. 1808.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED,
FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is repaid. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water. The improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer.
September 8. 1808.
For Sale,
Twenty-five Tons Swedes and American Iron, Eighty Barrels Nail Rods, Twenty Kegs Paint, white, red and yellow, Twenty Boxes Boxed Window glass, 10, 12, American and English Powder, Spanish Indigo, Pipes by the Box, Sweet Oil by the Box and Retail, A few Sacks Salt, Shovels of all sizes, with our usual assortment of GROCERIES, &c.
Russell & Wallace.
Richmond, Nov. 3d, 1808.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Robert White, Jr. and Archibald Stuart, esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia court-house; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, jr. esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Richard Parker and Edmund Winston, esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses.—And Francis T. Brooke and Hugh Holmes, esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this 11th day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jos. Prentis, (Seal) Jno. Tyler, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, (Seal) Robt. White, jr. (Seal) Paul Carrington, jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal) Published by order of the Judges. 4w WILSON ALLEN, C. C.
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, &c. FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Benjamin Toler, dec. WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on Tuesday the 20th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (and continue from day to day until all are sold) on the premises, that valuable
Tract of Land,
In Caroline county, called the GOOSE PONDS, lying immediately on Pamunkey river, containing 642 Acres, more or less. The quality of the land, the buildings, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to purchase; a crop of wheat is sown thereon, and immediate possession will be given—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and the balance at the expiration of twelve months, to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land, with a bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—Also, at the same time and place, will be sold, about
16 Likely Negroes,
Among which is a valuable blacksmith—the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Fodder, &c. for which twelve months credit will be given, for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash.—And on Tuesday the sixth day of the same month, WILL BE SOLD, in Hanover Town, on the premises, the
House and Lot,
In good repair, whereon Dr. Christie at present resides, for which twelve months credit will be allowed, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. Possession may be had on the first day of January, 1809.—Bond creditors may find it to their interest to attend those sales.
Matthew Toler, Administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin Toler, dec. Hanover, October 31, 1808.
THE Subscriber having furnished himself with an elegant assortment of mountains and other materials; begs leave to inform the public that he has commenced the
Cabinet Making Business,
upon an extensive scale, in the house near Shoccoke bridge, next door to Samuel Pleasants, Jr.'s, printing office, where he will keep a constant supply of furniture for sale upon reasonable terms—and where furniture in his line will be made upon the shortest notice, and in the most approved fashions, or upon any model which may be directed. The subscriber will also keep on hand, a constant supply of Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS of all descriptions, for sale upon reasonable terms.
Cs: M PERRY.
Richmond, November 28th, 1808. (cf.) N. B. Coach and Sign Painting, done at his shop on the shortest notice and in the very best manner.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHING TO CONTINUE HIS School in Milton,
The ensuing year, is desirous to obtain 15 or 20 boys between ten and sixteen years of age. He will undertake to teach the English language grammatically, Arithmetic, Geography, including the use of the Globes, the French language, the Rudiments of the Latin, Composition and Elocution. An examination of his pupils, which will take place during the session, will afford parents who may intrust to his care the education of their sons, the fairest opportunity of judging of his disposition and ability to perform the duties of the profession he has selected. He shall therefore only add, that probably no person ever engaged in the business of education, with a more ardent desire to render himself useful, or impelled by stronger motives to merit the patronage he solicits. The school will be opened on the second Monday in January next.
The terms of board, including tuition, house rent and fuel, are one hundred dollars per annum, payable quarterly in advance. MINOR M. COSBY. December 2, 1808.
M. Cosby was my pupil for two years, (1806 and 1807,) during which time, his attention was assiduously and successfully directed to those studies best calculated to prepare him for the profession he has selected. It is my opinion that he is amply qualified to teach the different branches of elementary literature and science stated in his advertisement. I add, with unfeigned satisfaction, that I have never known a young man better qualified by the tenderness and patience of his temper, by the blended sweetness and steadiness of his manners, to perform the arduous and delicate duties of an instructor, & to reconcile, so far as they are compatible, the happiness of youth with their improvement. I hope what I have written will be considered not as the tribute of friendship, but as a debt of justice; not as an eulogium which I was at liberty to withhold, but as a testimonial which he had the fullest right to claim. JAMES OGILVIE.
Deserter.
DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair.—He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry.
A reward of ten dollars, will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States. EDWARD DILLARD, Capt. 5th U. S. Reg't. Infantry. November 23, 1808.
Negroes to be Hired out; and Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Hogs, and Crops to be sold.
ON Thursday the 29th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be hired out, for the ensuing year, at Richland, in the county of Mecklenburg, 25 Likely Negroes. At the same time and place, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the Stock of Cattle, (consisting of seventy or eighty head, among which are several valuable yoke of young steers,) Sheep, Horses and Hogs; about 400 Barrels of Corn, 15 Stacks of Oats, the Crop of Wheat, and all the Plantation Utensils. Twelve months credit will be allowed on all sums exceeding twenty dollars, bonds with good security being given, bearing interest from the date, which interest is to be remitted, in case of punctual payment of the principal. Ten per cent deduction will be made for cash. Wm. MUNFORD. Richmond, Nov. 24th, 1808.
Wanted, on Hire
THE NEXT YEAR, A Man and a Woman servant—the man must be well acquainted with house business generally, and the management of horses—the woman a good cook—both must come well recommended for honesty and sobriety. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. (tf)
THE subscriber having removed to the houses on Shoccoke Hill, formerly occupied by Maj. William Du Val, in a very agreeable part of the city, and contiguous to the Capitol, is prepared and desirous of taking from 15 to 20 Members of the Assembly as boarders during the ensuing session. The greatest attention will be paid to their accommodation. N. B. He has for sale three or four likely young Negroes, two of whom are likely young men. H. Puryear. November 30, 1808.
The Grand Lodge OF VIRGINIA
WILL meet, in the Masons' Hall, in this city, at 6 o'clock, in the evening of the second Monday in December next. Nov. 25th, 1808. (tdm.)
The celebrated and unequalled running HORSE, POTOMAC,
(at BIOMEN,) 4 years old last spring, WILL CERTAINLY STAND at my stable in the county of Brunswick, to be let to mares the next season; the terms, &c. will be made known by the 15th of February next, or sooner, at which time the season will commence. B: WILKS. November 29, 1808.
To the Public.
FROM credible information, I am induced to believe that General Ridgeley of Maryland, has, or intends to challenge, my horse Potomac , with his horse Post-Boy , to run 4 miles heats, for Ten Thousand Dollars.—To satisfy that Gentleman, I will meet him on half way ground, and run him 4 miles heats, Potomac against Post-Boy , or any horse he may name, agreeable to the rules of New-Market; he the said Ridgeley naming his horse fifteen days before the commencement of the Race; for said sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars at any time between this and the first day of January next. B: WILKS.
The Editors as far to the northward as Baltimore, will please insert the above for two weeks, and the expense will be paid to their agent in Petersburg. B: W.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes.
Enquire of the Printer. November 30. 1808. (tf) TO be sold, on Monday the 12th day of this month, at the late dwelling house of Doct. John Cringan, deceased, in this city, on a credit of 12 months (upon all sums over twenty dollars, the purchaser giving bonds with approved security bearing interest from the date) about twenty very valuable Slaves, among whom are two female cocks, a cooper, house servants, a good coachman and ostler, and a man who has been several years engaged in the rope work business. Also all the household and kitchen furniture, a carriage and horses, and several cattle. Wm. C. Williams, Ex'r. of Doct. John Cringan, dec. Richmond, Dec. 2. 1808.
Notice!
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Bayle Brackett, dec. are requested to meet me at Hugh French's Tavern in the upper end of Powhatan County, on Monday the 26th day of December next, and make them known—those indebted to said estate, are once more requested to make payment at the same time. I shall on the same day offer
Several Negroes
for sale, and a few to hire for the ensuing year. Ludwell Brackett. November 24th, 1808.
Notice.
THE subscribers have lately opened store in Mr. Mitchell's brick building near the Market-House, where they offer for sale, a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
on moderate terms for cash or country produce. Pulling & Collins. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1808.
Virginia, to wit:
In a Chancery District Court held in the City of Williamsburg the 5th day of July, 1808.
Thomas Wilkinson, surviving husband and administrator of Alice, his late wife, a daughter of William Barrett, deceased; Thomas Hare, surviving husband and administrator of his late wife, Mary, another daughter of the said William Barrett, Peter Wilkinson and Purdie, his wife, another daughter of the said William Barrett, Martha B. Barrett, Nancy or Ann Barrett, and William Barrett, three other children of the said William Barrett, & William Hawkins, administrator of John Graves, Plts.
AGAINST
Philip Watkins, Frederick Watkins, Samuel Watkins, Reuben Vaughan & Alice his wife, and John E. Bailey, Defts. THE defendant, Philip Watkins, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the Plts. by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on or before the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the Plts.; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond newspapers for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy, Anthony Robinson, C. C.
Military Lands
IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY
THE subscriber has for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for cash or good bonds—For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to
William Du-Val. Buckingham January 20. 1808. (wf)
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to Edward P. Chamberlayne, now deceased, and myself by James B. Littlepage, to secure and satisfy sundry debts due by the said James B. Littlepage to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Danviridge, together with expenses of this trust, which said deed is duly recorded in the County Court of King William, I shall on Wednesday the 8th of March, 1809, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, at King William courthouse, a certain Tract or Parcel of LAND, lying and being in the Parish of St. Johns, and county of King William, and commonly known as and called by the name of Palmers, containing by estimation, four hundred and fifteen Acres of High Land and one hundred Acres of Marsh Land, be the same more or less, and bounded by the lands of Bernard Moore, William Gregory, George W. P. Catis, and John Quaries, dec. and Mataponi River. Bernard Lipscomb. December 5th, 1808. (wds)
For Sale,
THAT valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat creek, containing upwards of 900 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land. If the land is sold, I will dispose of thirty or forty valuable negroes. For terms apply to
WILLIAM MURRAY, Grove Brook. 22d Nov. 1808. (wf)
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends & former customers, that he is well provided for the accommodation of twenty of the members of the General Assembly, on as good terms as any of the undertakers in his line. Also he can take in as many horses on the most reasonable terms. NATHANIEL WHITE. City Tavern, Richmond, Nov. 23d. 1808. (w4t.)
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to Robert Hill, dec. and Hill and Read, late of New Canton, and William Hill of New York, either by bond, note, book account, or otherwise, are hereby requested to make arrangements for settlement of the same, on or before 1st January, 1809, with Moncrieffe Hill, adm'r. to Robert Hill, dec. or Chas. Oakley. New Canton, Oct. 1808. wilj.
Just Published,
And for sale at Jacob Johnson's Book store, adjoining the Market bridge, [Price $ 4 50] Ainsworth's English and Latin Dictionary, by Thomas Morell. In the press, and will be published in a few days, GREEK LEXICON and WALKER'S DICTIONARY abridged. Just received, American Foolscap, Hot pressed and Wove LETTER PAPER. The highest price given for all kinds of clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. Richmond, Nov. 13. w1m
Louisa County Court, October 10th, 1808.
Susanna Davis, Plaintiff, AGAINST John Tisdale, James Trevillian and Samuel Henson, Defendants. THE defendant, John Tisdale, 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 state, on the motion of the plaintiff by her counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in January next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for eight weeks successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse in this county on some court day. A copy—Teste, Jn. Poindexter, C. L. C.
I WISH TO HIRE a middle aged WOMAN,
who understands house business. John Winston. Richmond, Oct. 25, 1808. w2m
PRINTING.
JOHN LYNCH, who recently conducted the Printing Office of the late Mr. Thomas Nicholson, and Charles Southgate, the present proprietors of that establishment, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they intend, under the firm of
Lynch & Southgate,
To carry on the business of printing in general; correctness, neatness, and dispatch, and on moderate terms, they humbly hope to be patronized accordingly.
N. B. The said office is, as heretofore, three doors east of the Bank of Virginia, where may be had Almanacks, for the ensuing year; Books of Sacred Music, and Blanks of every description. December 5th, 1808.
Notice to Surveyors.
THE Surveyors of the different counties in Virginia, who are to pay a portion of their fees to the College of William & Mary, and preceding years; are requested to return their due to the college. During the ensuing session of the General Assembly, James Semple, Esq. Richmond, and will receive any money, which it may be convenient to send to that place. A particular attention on the part of Surveyors, is requested to this notification. WILLIAM COLEMAN, Bursar. Williamsburg, December 1st. 1808. (dw.)
The Virginia Literary Warehouse, Book and Stationary Store.
WILLIAM PRICHARD & LEWIS ADAMS, having entered into a joint Copartnership in the Book and Stationary business, under the firm of
Prichard and Adams,
offer for sale, at their store, opposite the one lately occupied by William Prichard, on moderate terms, for cash, or approved credit, a general assortment of BOOKS in every department of Literature, Law authorities, Medical, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Belles Lettres, Periodical & Political publications, a good assortment of Novels, many of which are new, most kinds of Stationary, both for the merchant, gentleman and artist, will be sold at the lowest prices. They have and will constantly keep a supply of those Classics & School-Books, which are used in the seminaries of Virginia, and at the College of William & Mary, which they assure their customers and the teachers in general, shall be of the best and latest editions, and at the most moderate prices. Their Law department in particular, which is more extensive than any other in the state, they flatter themselves will meet the attention of the gentlemen of the bar. To those who purchase largely, liberal discounts will be given. Their extensive correspondence will enable them to keep up their assortment, and procure almost any book (not out of print) on the continent, at the shortest notice. As no exertion will be wanting on their part to serve the public, from them they solicit and expect a portion of their generous patronage. WILLIAM PRICHARD, LEWIS ADAMS.
A Catalogue of their Books will be published as soon as the same can be fully arranged. Prichard and Adams will pay the highest cash price for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS. December 6. 2t.
Buckingham County, September Court, 1808.
Henry Bagby and Peter Guerrant executors of Elizabeth Fearn deceased, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST.
Theoderick Scruggs and William Palmer, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant, Scruggs, is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before December court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, the same will then be taken for confessed, as to him, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, R. Eldridge, jr. D. C.
Buckingham County Oct. Court, 1808.
Daniel and William Guerrant, for the benefit of James Rea and others, their trustees, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST,
Ezekiel Hudnall and Peter Guerrant, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant, Hudnall, is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said Hudnall shall appear here on or before January court next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, R. Eldridge, jr. D. C. 8w†
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.