Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-08-26 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIth YEAR.]
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[No 1578]
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Poetry.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
PATRIOTIC ODES FOR THE YEAR 1808.
ODE V.
TO THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.
Thou dire destroyer of the human race, Who art, indeed, chief journeyman to death, Assisting him to stop of men the breath And nature's "master-work" deface, In thy dread progress for a moment stay, And listen to the Muse's angry lay. Malthus declares that war and desolation Are needful to diminish population, Which (overcrowded) famines might produce, Such men as thou art, then, may have their use: So, (merely with a philanthropic view), Thou dost, perhaps, the general good pursue: Having with GEORGE, thy royal brother, join'd, In this rare scheme to benefit mankind! Yet, let me tell thee, 'twas a dirty thing To steal of late the Spanish king; Nay, both the kings, the father and the son! I tell thee, Nap, it was not nobly done. This shameful method of entrapping Is what slave-dealers call kidnapping; And does not suit thy glorious name: Enghien's duke indeed by stealth you caught, And canst him to in secret to be shot! A deed that tarnishes your brilliant fame. Yet, even that accursed deed, Which made the heart of pity bleed, Was nought to this, in which I fear to find Ingratitude and treachery combin'd. The Spanish FERDINAND, 'tis true, Deserv'd his fate tho' not from you. That traitor's son against his sire By thee was tempted to conspire: By thee seduc'd, as erst, by Satan, Eve: A lascivious fruit was Satan's bait, Which caus'd the ruin of our mortal state; Nor wert thou less successful to deceive. A glittering crown that offer'd to his eyes, And hid the fiend beneath a fair disguise; By flattery, and by friendship feign'd, Thy base and sneaking ends obtain'd; 'Till all his heart with blackest vice was stain'd: And now, (a sinner ripe for punishment,) To thee his foul seducer he is sent. All this is just; and Providence, I own, Its wondrous judgments in his lot has shown. But, wretched CHARLES, a harmless king, Who never did a cruel thing, Save when he shot a partridge on the wing, What had he done thy vengeance to deserve? His intellects could scarcely be prefer'd Even to those of GEORGE THE THIRD! He humbly had obey'd thy long, And from thy dictates dar'd not swerve: The weak should sure be pitied by the strong: Why hast thou then dethron'd the poor old man? Thou might'st, (according to thy usual plan,) Have let him reign, (thy vice-roy,) as, else- where, Thy subject-monarchs thy commission bear. But thou, Napoleon, hast a flinty heart; And heaven has rais'd thee as the scourge of Kings. Thy topsy-turvy works the truth impart, That frail and vain are sublimity things. Go on, then, in the terrible career, Which thou hast follow'd now for many a year: Cheat, steal, and murder, plunder and sub- vert; 'Till, well-instructed, men shall fully know What fools or knaves are SOVEREIGNS here be- low, And ev'ry throne shall crumble into dirt; Thy own perhaps the last, (when Heaven from thee Shall set oppress'd and tortur'd Europe free;) That FREEDOM there, at last, may rise sub- lime Upon the ruins of despotic sway. But come not hither: from this western clime I charge thee, Nap, to stay away. FREEDOM already cheers this happy land, No Nobles here have we for thee to slay; No Kings to be corrected by thy hand; No riches worth acceptance for thy purse; And nought but blows you'll get, or something worse. Take my advice then;—come not o'er the deep; For what we have we are resolv'd to keep.
Of the various duns of Printers, (a number of which were given in a late Argus) we have seen none couched in so strongly impressive and irres-stable language as the following, which we copy from the Norfolk Herald.
THE PRINTER OF THE NORFOLK HERALD, TO HIS SUBSCRIBERS.
GENTLEMEN, Saturday next will commence the 15th year of this establishment. Your printer has served an apprenticeship of seven years to his trade, and a double apprenticeship to the trade of busi- ness! The mysteries of the latter branch are too deep, and the instruments so dull or so delicate, that he almost despairs of producing any effect—but it is incumbent on him to be as ob- liging as possible, and as solicitation appears to be agreeable to many of you, your printer goes on to gratify your feeling in language that you
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FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
Town Meeting Remarks.—The Essex Juniors in their late town meeting manou- vres, have led their friends in Newbury- port, &c. into difficulties. The Boston no- tification to call a meeting embraced a partial repeal of the embargo in favor of Spain and her colonies, Portugal and her dependencies." The resolution offer- ed by Mr. Mason contained a similar pro- position—but finding that a partial repeal would lead to a war with England, as vi- olating our treaty, they artfully dropped this part of the business, and recommen- ded a total repeal. It is evident the pro- ceedings in Newburyport were penned in Boston, as they contain sentiments exact- ly similar to the arguments advanced by Messrs. Mason, Otis and Gore, on the opening of the meeting. But on more mature reflection, and in consequence of what Mr. Jarvis observed, they retracted from the principles they at first contem- plated. But as the meeting in Newbury- port was on the same day with that of Boston, the doers of the business had not time to inform the Newburyport Junta of the proposed alteration. If the President should comply with the request of the Newburyport addressors, it would more probably lead to a war with England than any thing that could be adopted. Admit that their request should be granted, and that we were permitted to go to Spain, Portugal, &c. would not the English cons- titure, this as favoring those nations in preference to themselves? and would they not charge this country with a vi- olation of its neutrality in giving succour to one power in contest with France which we denied to them? Beside, as the probability is that the greater part of our shipment to Spain, &c. would finally fall into the hands of the French, the En- glish would resent this partiality to them as an artful deceptive plan to furnish Bo- naparte with supplies rather than the Junta of Spain. If the republicans should take this ground and comply with the wishes of our wise men of Newburyport, it would be the most effectual method to give the French a full supply of our pro- duce, and under pretence of going to Spain and her colonies, Portugal and her dependencies, Bonaparte and his veterans would receive the most ample assistance. These busy bodies, who act under an in- fluence from Boston, should be cautious what measures they adopt; and for this purpose, should in future delay their town meetings for a few days after a Boston meeting so as to be sure they act in un- ison with their brethren in this quarter. It was a great pity that the folly of the Junta was thus discovered to them by Mr. Jarvis, for if they had adopted the measure as they at first proposed, the President in complying with their request might, (if he had a partiality for France) give them all the succor (to the exclusion of England) which they could possibly wish. What must the British nation think of their friends in Boston and New- buryport on a request of this nature?
First by declaring, that the English would protect our property while going to Spain, Portugal, &c. and afterwards find that this very supply was converted to the use of Bonaparte's troops which he had lately sent among them. The very proposition to repeal the embargo partially, shows the folly and ignorance of the American Junta, and must become a subject of re- gret to the Spanish Junta.
The late accounts from England must convince every man of information of the futility of the pretended revolution in Spain in opposition to Bonaparte. The absurdity of Mr. Otis' anticipation of the success of the Junta is evidenced by the statement made in the Centinel of Satur- day last. Even in the House of Commons it is treated with ridicule, and considered by Mr. Whitbread a mere La Vendee, and as ending much in the same manner. The Junta appear deficient in am- munition, muskets, and all implements of war. At the same time, Bonaparte's energies were not relaxed. He had or- dered large bodies of his legions to march to Spain, the great passes into which he had in possession; and was busy in re- placing them by other troops from Prus- sia, Poland, and Silesia." After read- ing this account in the Centinel, how absurd it is to find Otis, Mason and Gore eulo- gized for their speeches in town meeting, when every word they said is contradic- ted by the English papers. How ridicu- lous must the Newburyport addressors appear, to petition the President to open our trade to Spain, &c. in order to assist the Junta, when all the great passes into Spain are in possession of the French, and legions of French troops are daily pour- ing in from Prussia, Poland, and Silesia! How ridiculous must the "wise men of the east" appear to the President of the United States, who after being charged as a friend to France, should be requested by those who are their inveterate enemies to repeal the embargo just far enough to help Bonaparte to supply his new recruits in Spain and elsewhere.
To bring this business to a conclusive point of reasoning, the letter of Mr. Wil- iam Gray to the editor of the Salem Ga- zette [in this day's paper] will furnish am- ple documents. His integrity cannot be im- peached; & therefore what he says must be believed. His character is well known in the mercantile world, in Europe, Asia and America. This gentleman's opinion is va- luable; and when contrasted with Lawyers Otis, Mason and Gore, they must sink into insignificance. What do these three Law- yers know of mercantile affairs, in com- parison with Mr. Gray? They can talk, and declaim; but as to any real information on this business, they are destitute of those essentials on which to form an accurate conclusion. One month's knowledge ac- quired in Mr. Gray's counting-room, on this subject, is more than they can obtain in seven years studying of Coke, Littleton, and all the musty volumes within their offi- ces. They may be adequate to make a plain question perplexing in litigious cases between their clients, but the principles of commerce, our intercourse with foreign nations, and the safety of pursuing a voy- age are subjects of which they are ignorant. Mr. Gore says, "war is preferable to our present situation."—Mr. Gray declares war would be a greater evil than the embargo.—Here then, we are at issue —Mr. Gray and Mr. Gore—one, a mer- chant well acquainted, not only with the theory, but the practice of commerce; and the other, a lawyer, unacquainted with both—one, an independent merchant, who has trade with all parts of the world, and the other, a lawyer, whose principal agen- cy has been with the English, and who has imbibed a strong partiality for that coun- try, in which his father resided during the American war. Can we doubt which is the most authentic authority on which to place our dependence? The former knows the evils attendant on war, he being in this country, during the revolution; but the lat- ter was a boy at this period, while his pa- rent was protected by that government which employed a banditti to lay our towns in ashes, and which sacrificed thousands of our citizens in guard-ships. Should war take place, on whom would the burden fall? What proportion would Mr. Gore pay, in competition with Mr. Gray?— Should war take place, what proportion would a few nabobs in Boston pay, to the whole body of yeomanry? The descendants of those who found an asylum in England during the American revolution, may think war a trifling circumstance, but the real citizens in Boston, and in the country, can- not but reprobate the man, who would pre- fer a war to the embargo. The refugees knew nothing of a war, as their fathers ne- ver paid a copper towards it; having staid among the enemy till the object of inde- pendence was obtained; and then returned among us to partake of the blessings of the acquisition.—Such men ought to be asha- med to talk of the blood and treasure of their forefathers.
The proceedings of the town of Boston, are to be sent (like the orders of the Span- ish Junta) into the country to be adopted. Remember fellow-citizens, they were ap- proved under the loud huzzas of about 700 persons, that war was preferable to the embargo. This is the declaration made by the last speaker on the question—it then you adopt the measures of Boston, you pledge your farms to vindicate your asser- tions, and become responsible to all who
dissent from the payment of taxes. We again say it is better to trust to the wisdom and responsibility of the constituted autho- rities, than to vague, uncertain declar- ations of our Junta in Boston.
Latest from England.
Yesterday arrived at Lazaretto from Li- verpool, ship Otis, capt. Leeds, with a full cargo of dry goods. L t two ships lead- ing for this port to sail in about 10 days. The Otis left Liverpool on the 10th of Ju- ly, and brings a paper of that place of the 9th, and London papers to the 6th inclu- sive. We learn that rumours were abroad in England that a negotiation for peace was on foot between Russia and England in which Denmark was to be included.— So much confidence was reposed in the rumor as to occasion a depression of the price of Russian produce in some instan- ces 50 per cent. It was also reported, that France had declared war against Austria. Joseph Bonaparte had arrived at Bayonne and had been declared king of Spain, &c. & had been acknowledged and proclaimed by the Junta assembled at Bayonne and by a nother at Madrid. Murat had also arrived at Bayonne. Joseph had issued a proclama- tion commanding the submission of all the authorities. In this proclamation he styles himself king of Spain, Minorca, Majorca, Gibraltar. THE CONTINENT OF A- MERICA, the Islands &c. &c. The British parliament had been prorogued.—A message from the king had been delivered by commission, in which it is mentioned that the king of Sweden continued to pro- secure the war with vigor, and that the governments were resolved to afford the Spaniards every aid in their power to se- cure their independence, and disavows any other motive than that of preserving impaired the power and independence of the Spanish monarchy. The king had issued a proclamation, proclaiming peace with such parts of Spain as were not under the power of France, and ordering a dis- charge of Spanish prisoners, &c. &c. A sim- ilar proclamation had been issued in Spain declaring peace with Great Britain and Sweden. There were accounts in England of serious insurrections which had broken out in Paris and other parts in France; but the accounts seem to want confirma- tion. They were copied from a Guernsey paper of the 19th June. An expedition had sailed from Cork and another from the Downs with troops and supplies of mo- ney and warlike stores for Spain. Paris accounts state, that the Junta of Seville had fixed upon the Arch Duke Charles of Austria, as their king.
LONDON, July 4,
There is a report in this city of an insur- rection in Paris.
His Majesty's Speech.
Parliament was this afternoon prorogued with the following most gracious speech from the Throne, by commission: My Lords & Gentlemen,
"We have it in command from his Majesty to express to you the great sa- tisfaction which he derives from being en- abled by putting an end to the present ses- sion of Parliament, to terminate the labo- rious attendance which the public business has required of you.
"The measure which you have adopted for the improvement of the military force of the country, promises to lay the foun- dation of a system of internal defence em- inently useful and peculiarly adapted to the exigencies of these times.
"The sanction which you have given to those measures of defensive retaliation, to which the violent attacks of the enemy upon the commerce and resources of this kingdom, compelled his majesty to resort has been highly satisfactory to his majes- ty.
"His majesty doubts not that in the result, the enemy will be convinced of the impolicy of persevering in the sys- tem which retorts upon himself, in so much greater proportion; those evils which he endeavors to inflict upon this country.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons.
"We are commanded by his majest- to return his most hearty acknowledg- ments for the cheerfulness and liberality with which the necessary supplies for the current year have been provided.
"His majesty directs us to assure you that he participates in the satisfaction with which you must have contemplated the flourishing situation of the revenue, and credit of the country, notwithstanding the continued pressure of the war; and he congratulates you upon having been ena- bled to provide for the exigencies of the public service, with so small an addition to the public burdens.
"His Majesty commands us to thank you for having enabled him to make good his engagements with his allies; and to ex- press to you the particular gratification which you have provided for the establish- ment of his sister, her royal highness the Duchess of Brunswick.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
"His majesty has great satisfaction in informing you, that notwithstanding the formidable confederacy united against his ally the king of Sweden, that sovereign per- severes, with unabated vigour and constan- cy, to maintain the honor and independence of his crown, and that no effort has been wanting on the part of his majesty to sup- port him in the arduous contest in which he is engaged.
"The recent transactions in Spain and Italy have exhibited new and striking proofs of the unbounded and unprincipled ambi- tion which actuates the common enemy of every established and independent nation in the world.
"His majesty, views with the liveliest interest the loyal and determined spirit manifested by the Spanish nation in resist- ing the violence and perfidy with which their dearest rights have been assailed.
"The Spanish nation thus nobly strug- gling against the tyranny and usurpation of France can no longer be considered as the enemy of Great Britain, but is recog- nized by his majesty as a natural friend & ally.
"We are commanded to inform you, that his majesty has received communica- tions from several of the provinces of Spain soliciting the aid of his Majesty. The an- swer of his majesty to these communica- tions has been received in Spain with every demonstration of those sentiments of con- fidence and affection which are congenial to the feelings and true interest of both nations: and his majesty commands us to assure you, that he will continue to make every exertion in his power for the support of the Spanish cause; guided in the choice and in the direction of his exertions by the wishes of those in whose behalf they are employed.
"In contributing to the success of this great and glorious cause, his Majesty has no other object than that of preserving unimpaired the power and independence of the Spanish monarchy. Spain trusts that the same efforts which are directed to that great object may, under the blessing of Divine Providence, lead in their effects and by their examples to the restoration of the liberties and peace of Europe."
July 5.
We have extracted from the Moniteur an account of the proceedings of the Junta, at Bayonne, from its meeting on the 15th to its third sitting on the 21st ult. It now appears that Bonaparte assumed to him- self the right and power to nominate his brother Joseph, King of Spain, and that he has not even condescended to ask the Junta to sanction his choice. The meet- ing is declared to have been summoned for the purpose of discussing the new con- stitutional code intended for Spain, or in other words, register whatever new fan- gled code his whim and caprice may dic- tate. At the first meeting on the 15th, the Imperial Decree, proclaiming Joseph King of Spain and the Indies, was read, and the President made a speech explana- tory of the purpose for which they were convened. After which they resolved to testify their homage and allegiance to the new King, whom Napoleon had given to reign over them. On the 17th they held their sitting, on the 18th they were ad- mitted to an audience of King Joseph, who they addressed in a strain of common place fulsome adulation, to which they re- ceived a suitable answer.
In the third sitting, on the 20th the plan of the new constitution was submitted to their consideration and they began to dis- cuss it on the 21st. So far it would appear, the new machine works with per- fect facility, but the appearance is deceit- ful. Enough is disclosed in the speech of the president, at the first meeting on the 15th, to show that its operations will be impeded and that Spain is convulsed from end to end. In that speech the president noti- ces "the ferment and disorder that dis- quiet various towns of the kingdom," that they are in arms and mean to elect the Archduke Charles of Austria, King of Spain. If the insurrection in Spain were not formidable, it would not have been no- ticed in this way. Indeed every intelli- gence from that country through whate- ver channel it may be conveyed, plainly indicates the embarrassment and fears of Bonaparte. Murat, we find, is arrived at Bayonne, from Madrid, to assist him with his advice in his present difficult si- tuation.
A report prevailed yesterday in the city, that an insurrection had broken out in Pa- ris. We mentioned it in our second edition but had not then time to ascertain its source. We have since learned that it rests upon the authority of the Guernsey Gazette of the 15th of June, which states " That the letters from the coast of France are, that an insurrection had broken out of a most formidable na- ture; all the operations of which had been concealed till 35,000 men had been com- pletely armed and organized; that the signal for assembling was the cry.—Au- tu! au fu! au feu!" that in the pro- vince of Languedoc and Roussillon also

We cannot conceive why the insinuation is so continually made, that the British orders of council, were unknown in this country, at the time that the embargo was adopted. The fact has been demonstrated before the British parliament, but it is, notwithstanding, boldly denied. If the admission, however, is granted to them, it will only prove the political wisdom and unwearied solicitude for our safety on the part of government. The pilot who forebodes the rising storm, but neglects to prepare for its fury until he is tossing in its danger, would murmur with very little grace at his shipwreck; and the antagonist, who is aware of the enemy's stroke, but makes no effort to parry its force, cannot expect any thing else but defeat and submission. Men of less sagacity than those who preside at the head of government, calculated upon measures similar to the orders of council. It did not require the ken of divinity to make these calculations, particularly when the notification of England, about the French decree of blockade, issued from the Queen's Palace, in January, 1807. Her ships of war and privateers were instructed to warn all neutral vessels, coming from, or going to, any of the ports of France or her allies, to discontinue their voyage, under the penalty of being condemned as lawful prize. It was evident to the world, that Great Britain and France would persevere in the game of tit for tat.
These instructions of January, 1807, were intended to countervail the Berlin decree of the preceding year. In consequence of these, France, on the other hand, issued another decree, against English commerce, in October, 1807, which brought forth the celebrated orders of council, on the 11th of November. It is true that these orders were not officially announced before the embargo; such an announcement would have frightened the birds from their trap. The measures of January, 1807, pointed out the course for us to pursue, and acted as a kind of herald, to proclaim the consequences of failure. The object of this insinuation, like a well drawn picture, requires no name to tell what it is.
A letter, bearing the post mark of Charlottesville, including an advertisement and the sum of five dollars, has been duly received. The author is requested to call, or send for the advertisement and money. Private character is sacred, in the estimation of the Argus, and shall never be attacked by anonymous publications. If the person accused is guilty of the alleged offence, the laws of the land mark out his punishment. We hope never again to receive publications of this cast.
At a meeting of the Permanent Corresponding Committee, held in this city on the 24th inst. In consequence of a communication from the Corresponding Committee of Wythe County in the following terms: "Col. Alexander Smyth personally appeared before the committee, and stated that he has been appointed by the President of the U. S. Colonel of the Regiment of Riflemen in their service, and will be commissioned, if the Senate at their next session consent thereto; and that he conceives it contrary to the spirit of the constitution of the U. S. States, that he should be appointed an elector of President and Vice-President at the next election." Resolved, That ANDREW RUSSELL, Esq. of Washington County be placed on the Madison Electoral Ticket, for the district of Washington, &c. to supply the vacancy occasioned by the Resignation of Alexander Smyth, Esq. WILLIAM FOUSHEE, Senr. President of the Committee.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. TO JAMES MONROE, ESQUIRE. LETTER II.
Unaware of your situation, it may perhaps be no easy matter to prevail upon your attention to direct it to yourself. It is said in moral philosophy, that the absence of suspicion, is the highest evidence of native virtue, but in political philosophy, there is too much reason to suspect, that there is a kind of latent calor, which, when once excited, has a tendency to light up all the bad passions of the heart, and renders it absolutely necessary, not to confide with too much credulity, and not to believe with too much credulity. If even this mild and self-preserving suspicion can be excited on your part, it will be the sweetest reward of T. Moleon's efforts. The events which were slightly touched in the preceding letter, are in the calculation of every body—that this party of BUSKINS, who pass under the name of protesters and minority-men, will use every possible means to excite discord, and to ruin the administration—that as they cannot succeed in their designs, by their independent exertions, that desperation (if no other cause) will impel them to unite with the federalists, who, like cold soups upon a batchelor's shelf, are always ready for any thing—that as soon as this alliance is firmly adjusted, you will be presented to the world as their leader, and their candidate in opposition to Mr. Madison. The danger of the times has been but faintly sketched, leaving it to yourself to finish the alarming picture. The chief object of these letters, is to caution you against
Glozing courtesy, Dated with reasons not unpleasing, Which wind them into the easy-hearted man, And hug him into snare.—COWPER. If after a calm survey, from your lofty eminence, you should look upon the people as "one forgot," and should determine to mingle your destiny, with that of this aspiring faction, you will abruptly fall from that elevation, to which you have climbed with so much honor to yourself, and benefit to your country. I am well aware of the magic influence, which proffered service, in the form of zealous friendship, may beget, and equally so, of the great degree of fortitude necessary to discard it. Upon the present occasion
On the first of August a vessel arrived at St. Croix from La Guira, by whom ad- vices were received, which stated, that on the 16th of July, the French government brig Le Serpent, of 16 guns, and 110 men arrived at La Guira, with the information, that the throne of Spain had been abli- cated by kings Charles and Ferdinand, in fa- vor of the emperor of France. Orders were delivered to the governor of Caracas from the dethroned kings and from the French emperor to acknowledge Joseph Bonaparte for their lawful sovereign, as the Emperor had named him king of Spain. This infor- mation excited the deepest concern, which was dispelled on the following day by the arrival of the British frigate Acasto, cap- tain Beaver, dispatched from Barbadoes, by admiral Cochrane, with the determination and proceedings of the Supreme Council at Seville. The unanimous resolution was to adhere to the Council of Seville. The French officers fled in haste from the city of Caracas to La Guira, and got on board the Le Serpent, with intention to proceed to sea, but they were stopped by the Acasto who made prize of the vessel.
The resentment of the people against the French was so great, that the commandant could with difficulty protect about 40 French soldiers that remained of the party that was sent by Gen. Ernouf from Guadalupe at the time of Miranda's threatened inva- sion. The British sloop of war Lark, arrived at Laguira on the 20th July from Curra- coa, but the object for which she had been dispatched was anticipated by the arrival of the Acasto. A flag of truce arrived at St. Thomas from Porto Rico, in which island the mea- sures of the council of Seville were obey- ed. The following proclamation, issued by the governor of that island has been trans- lated for the Ledger.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.
Inhabitants of Porto Rico! Your fidelity and loyalty to the lawful Catholic Kings of Spain, since Divine Pro- vidence placed this island under their go- vernment, are too well known, to make it necessary to exhort you now to display the same loyalty and fidelity which you have always exhibited against the enemies of Spain, in their attacks upon this valuable island.
Now, more than ever, all your efforts are to be roused into action, in order to con- found the views of an infamous usurper of your dearest rights. Napoleon Bonaparte, aims to subject you to his iron despotism. He has dethroned the amiable sovereign, who you had acknowledged, and solemnly sworn to obey; he has violated our holy re- ligion, and all with the pretext of making Spaniards more happy, whereas his real object is to reduce us to the vilest condition of slavery.
Already I see you resolved, and ready to proclaim with a loud voice, that you will shed the last drop of the noble blood that circulates in your veins, rather than to submit to the yoke, which the unparal- leled despotism of the French would impose on you; that you will not for a moment countenance in your minds, those revolution- ary crimes, which have been the destruc- tion of the human race. This is also my determination, and I promise and swear by all that is sacred and holy, that I will de- fend your persons and property, with you to preserve unsullied the holy religion in which we were born, and the fidelity we have always borne to the Spanish nation, particularly to our Lord and Sovereign Fer- dinand the seventh.
As a signal of our unity of sentiment, of our determination to execute the noble pur- poses we have resolved on, let every one (without exception to persons) wear in the hat a red cockade with these distincti- ons—those who are officers of government, or are employed in the armies of the king, shall place in the center of the said cockade, a small one of black, to denote the armistice and alliance between the Spanish and En- glish nations, and these will add the initial letter of the name of our beloved sovereign Ferdinand the seventh. All persons are desired to take notice, that in eight days, from the publication of this proclamation, those who are found without these insignia, shall be considered as suspicious persons, and be proceeded against according to law. Given in Porto Rico, this 29th day of July 1808. MONTES.
Winter Turnip Seed OF THE LAST YEAR'S GROWTH. For Sale at this Office. August 25. 3t
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Branch H. Bibb, to secure the payment of two debts therein mentioned; one due to Thomas, McKinney, & Co. the other to Charles McKim- ney, for the benefit of the executors of Robert Jennings, dec. WILL BE SOLD, for ready mo- ney, on Thursday the 15th day of September next, at the store of Thomas, McKinney, & Co. in Charlotte County, the following
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100 Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th No- vember, 1806, a Negro Man, named AN- DREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion, has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is pro- bable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said ne- gro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. w3m*
which her inhabitants are still worthy to possess. To accomplish this object I have accept- ed the crown. I hasten to make this decla- ration of my paternal solicitude for your happiness, and to assure you that it shall be exerted equally for the good of the re- motest parts of my dominions. Confiding in my royal word, you shall continue to enjoy all your privileges as good sub- jects. Prosecute your ordinary avocations in peace. Be obedient to your superiors, and guard against the machinations of those who set the laws at defiance. Jus- tice must be administered impartially, and I strictly enjoin all judges and magistrates, to comply with my pleasure in this subject. Look up to me as your protector: I shall ever have your interest at heart, and will double my endeavors to defend you from the attacks which the implacable enemies of Spain meditate against you. I enjoin all archbishops, bishops and mi- nisters of religion, which I pledge myself to maintain inviolate, to use their influence among the people to make them obedient to the laws, and to guard them against the dangerous consequences of sedition and trea- son. I repeat my declaration, that my go- vernment shall be founded on justice, and my sole object be the accomplishment of your happiness. All governors, judges, &c. are commanded to give the utmost publici- ty to this proclamation. I. THE KING. Given at Bayonne, June 11, 1808. By order of the king our most gracious sovereign. M. JOS. DAZANZA.
LONDON, July 2.
We stopped the press three times yes- terday, to detail the important intelligence from Spain, as it was successively received at our office. The accounts brought by the Pizarro and the Peacock, the one from Ferrol and the other from Gijon, were given in the whole of our impression. The arrival of lieut. Talbot of the Encounter gun-brig, and the intelligence which he brought, could only appear in the latter part of the im- pression of any paper. It was about 3 o'clock when lieut. Talbot reached the ad- miralty, with dispatches from admiral Pur- vis, and lieut. gen. Spencer, and at a late hour in the evening the following bulletin, which we now re-publish (t having only appeared in part of our impression) was sent to the lord mayor, and posted upon the front of the mansion-house:—
Downing Street, July 1. "My lord—I have the honor to acquaint your lordship, that dispatches have been re- ceived from maj. gen. Spencer, dated off Cadiz, the 6th last, by which it appears that a negotiation had been entered into between his majesty's naval and military commanders off that port, with deputies ap- pointed on the part of the provisional go- vernment of the province of Andalusia, as- sembled at Seville, the result of which had been forwarded for the approbation of the said government.
"Every arrangement had been taken for the reduction of the French ships, and ad- miral Purvis had been invited by the com- manders to anchor his fleet at the mouth of the harbor, with a view to co-operate in compelling the common enemy in that port to surrender.
"It appears that the southern provinces of Spain had declared against France, and dispatches for the 4th last, received from lieut. gen. sir H. Dalrymple, at Gibraltar, mention that the Spanish army, before that fortress, reinforced by the greater part of the garrison of Ceuta, had marched a- gainst the French. I am, &c. "CASTLEREAGH.
"Right hon. lord mayor." It thus appears that the official dispatch- es from off Cadiz, came down to the 6th last, but the private letters, from one of which, written by an officer of the fleet, the following is an extract, are of a day later: At the court at the queen's palace, the 4th of July, 1808. Present, the king's most excellent majesty in council.
His majesty having taken into considera- tion the glorious exertions of the Spanish nation for the deliverance of their country from the tyranny and usurpation of France, and the assurances which his majesty has received, from several of the provinces of Spain, of their friendly disposition towards this kingdom: his majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy coun- cil, to order, and it is hereby ordered:
First—That all hostilities against Spain on the part of his majesty, shall immedi- ately cease.
Secondly—That the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may be still in the possession, or under the control of France, shall be forthwith raised.
Thirdly—That all ships and vessels be- longing to Spain shall have free admission into the ports of his majesty's dominions, as before the present hostilities.
Fourthly—That all ships and vessels be- longing to Spain, which shall be met at sea by his majesty's ships and cruisers, shall be treated in the same manner as the ships or states in amity with his majesty, and shall be suffered to carry on any trade now considered by his majesty to be lawfully carried on by neutral ships.
Fifthly—That all vessels and goods be- longing to persons residing in the Spanish colonies, which shall be detained by any of his majesty's cruisers, after the date there- of, shall be brought into port, and shall be carefully preserved in safe custody, to a- wait his majesty's further pleasure, until it shall be known whether the said colonies or any of them, in which the owners of such ships and goods reside, shall have made common cause with Spain against the power of France.
And the right hon. the lords commissi- oners of his majesty's treasury, his majes- ty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, the jud- ges of the courts of vice-admiralty are to take such measures herein as to them may respectively appertain. STEPHEN COTTRELL.
NORFOLK, August 22. On Saturday arrived here the British schooner Swift, captain Young, 18 days from St. Croix, from whom we have derived the following important information.
post town, a short distance from Madrid, in consequence of an order from the Supreme council of Seville, directing all persons with dispatches, to be stopped and sent to Seville. Mr. Young was consequently sent to Seville, where he was lodged in prison, and all his papers, baggage, &c. taken from him. This was done in consequence of finding a- mongst his dispatches, some for the Duke of Berg, to the French consul at Philadel- phia, under blank cover to the Secretary of State; in which were others destined for South America; after he was detained in prison 15 days, a passport was granted him from the Council to leave Spain, and to pro- ceed to any port to embark for America. With this he left Seville, and arrived safe at Gibraltar.
Directly after his arrival at this place, a letter was received from Lord Collingwood, ordering Mr. Y. to be detained, or to be ta- ken out of any vessel in which he might be found. This order was given by the request of the council of Seville. Sir H. Dalrym- ple, the Governor of Gibraltar, did not, how- ever, conceive himself authorised to enforce the order; but permitted Mr. Y. to proceed where he pleased. Mr. Y. however, was given to understand, that he would probably be taken out of any vessel in which he should take passage for America, by a Spanish Gun-Boat. In consequence of this informa- tion. Mr. Y. gave up the idea of going to America with dispatches, although he had previously chartered the Ocean for that purpose, and immediately took his passage for England on board the Proviant store ship, which sailed on the same day with the Ocean.
Edict published in the Isle of Majorca.
D. FERDINAND VII. King of Spain and ad- jacent Islands, &c. &c. And, in his Royal Name, his excellency the captain general of this army and king- dom.
I make it known, to the faithful and loyal inhabitants of this island, that, last night I convened, in my palace, a meeting com- posed of all the constitutional authorities, to lay before them the course which ought to be pursued under the existing circumstan- ces, in which both my loyalty and the unan- imous wish of the people require, that we should continue to acknowledge Ferdinand VII. as our lawful sovereign—in consequence of which it was unanimously agreed upon, that these islands shall continue faithful to his majesty Ferdinand the VII. to which end, and that we may have the benefit of the full exercise of the rights of sovereignty, in his name as far as required, a board was appointed, which will begin, this very e- vening, to exercise the same, and publish what may be deemed conducive to the pro- sperity of this island. A Te Deum shall be sung, and there shall be a levee, Royal Sa- lute, and illumination. (Signed) D. JUAN MIGUEL DE VIVES. By command of his excellency; and as Secretary authorised by the board. (Signed) BATHOLOME JOCIAS. Royal Castle of Palma, May 20, 1808.
The Supreme Board has sent me the following let-t
Most Serene Sir, D. Dionisio Capas, Mem- ber of this Board, and an Ensign in the Navy, accompanied by the Portuguese Captain, D. Sebastian Martinez, is going, in the name of this board to inform Y. M. S. H. of the occur- rences which have lately taken place; and as they are thought most important, it has been deemed requisite that he should give you a ver- bal account of the same, that you may take the resolutions, and send us the assistance which we stand in need of. May God, &c. &c. Signed, The Marques de CARRION. Ayamele, June 20, 1808.
The purport of this verbal information, is that the French have been driven from the forts on the right bank of the Guadiana, opposite to A- yamele: the inhabitants of the Left, assisted by the few Regulars who were there, and a handful of armed Portuguese, having beaten the French troops by which they were garri- soned, and hoisted the Spanish flag in every one of them. The loss of the Enemy amounts to 91 Prisoners and a number of killed. The whole of the kingdom of Algarva is in a state of insurrection; Villa Real and Castro-marim, as well as the batteries of Carrasqueira and S. Anton, have been taken possession of; the Re- bel Mallet has been handcuffed, and let down into a dry well, with 26 other individuals; the remainder of the French troops have fled to the mountains; Tavira, Faro and Alton are up in arms; and the military chests of the French have been seized. The few Spanish troops a- bove mentioned, consisted of Catalonians, Provincials, and a small number of Murcians. A Portuguese Captain is come to inform the Board that Algarva and the whole Kingdom wish to be under its protection, in the name of FERDINAND VII.
FROM THE DUTCH PAPERS.
PROCLAMATION.
Don Joseph, by the grace of God, of Spain, M. jorca, Minorca, Gibraltar, of the continent of America, &c. &c. king, &c. &c.
To the vice-roys, captains general, go- vernors, corregidores, and to all other offi- cers, civil and military, of whatever deno- mination; and to all the inhabitants of the Spanish dominions in the West and East Indies, maketh known, that,
By virtue of the treaties of the 5th and 10th of May last, by which king Charles IV. and the princes of his house, have formal- ly relinquished all right and title to the crown of Spain, and all the dominions be- longing to it, in favor of my dear and au- gust brother, Napoleon the first, emperor of the French, king of Italy, &c. who hath been graciously pleased to confer the same upon me, on the fourth of the present month, my wishes and my ambition have been to come to Spain, to take upon me the government of the country—to devote myself to the hap- piness and interest of the people whom pro- vidence has committed to my charge—and to carry into effect regulations which shall be made by the junta of the representatives and notables of the kingdom; which junta is assembled at Bayonne, and will be again called together at that place on the 15th inst. in order to take into consideration the means of establishing a just and permanent government, and of placing Spain, with all her exclusive dominions, on a better footing, by securing her independence, and raising her in that rank in the scale of nations which formerly distinguished her; and
from 35 to 40,000 men were in arms who had joined the Spanish patriots in Catalonia; that the general cry of the u- nited arms was, peace with England, and war with Bonaparte, that the whole Py- renian frontier was in full insurrection; & that Talleyrand was supposed to be the grand mover of the revolt."
Should that extraordinary good fortune, on which Bonaparte so confidently relied, once turn, his difficulties will be increased in proportion to the extent of the advan- tages which he now enjoys, and his fall will be as rapid as his rise; but we fear that crisis is not yet arrived that would justify us to credit the description of the state of France given in the Guernsey Gazette.
Extract of a letter from Oporto, dated June 7:
"The Portuguese colours are again hoisted at the fort, and the port declared open to ships of all nations, except the French.
"An invitation was sent off to the com- mander of an English sloop of war, invi- ting him to come in, but which invitation he declined; however a salute of 21 guns was fired by the castle, and returned by the sloop with an equal number. The French Officers are all taken prisoners, without bloodshed.
"N. B. Col. Brown with a young Portu- guese as an interpreter, was sent off on Friday night to Oporto.
Letters from the 3d instant have been re- ceived from Holland. The Moniteur is said to contain a Senatus Consultum, by which the National Guards are called to supply the place of the troops of the line, withdrawn from the different departments. It is said that at least 150,000 men are on their march to join the troops which Bo- naparte had already collected on the Spa- nish frontiers.
Government this day received intelli- gence from France via Guernsey. It is understood to relate to the report of an insurrection which we noticed yesterday.
The Algerines are understood from good authority to be fitting out cruisers against the Americans.
The cessation of hostilities between the Garrison of Gibraltar and the Spanish lines was in consequence of the arrival in the former place of Don Esteller, the Se- cretary to the new Government at Seville. He reached the fortress on the 1st ult. and on the propose he brought, being acceded to, the Spanish troops in the neighborhood immediately commenced their march for Ronda, with an army of 50,000 men.
It is known that Junot has withdrawn his troops to the fortresses at St. Julien and of the Rongie, which commanded the entrance of the Tagus and in which if he has provisions he may hold out for some months while at the same time, he blocks the entrance of the Tagus against our fleet. It is meant however, by government to at- tempt, in the first instance the recovery of Lisbon and the reduction of the force un- der Junot, who appears to be cut off from all assistance on the side of Madrid or of France.
It is said that our Bonaparte has been offered the Crown of Naples in lieu of that of Holland, but has declined the exchange.
NEW YORK, August 17.
From Havana.—Captain Clay, of the ship Vigilant, who arrived yesterday in 14 days from Havana, informs us that the governor of that place had succeeded in forming a Supreme Council, consisting of two members from the Nobility, Clergy, Merchants, Planters, and Pa- tricians, or the respectable inhabitants of the Island. The Governor is President of the Council. A proclamation has been issued, or- dering all Frenchmen, not naturalized, to leave the Island.
Reports, by the way of Jamaica, state that Ferdinand the Seventh, had been permitted, by Bonaparte, to return to Spain; that all the French troops in Portugal had been destroyed; that the Grand Duke of Berg had demanded of the Emperor 120,000 men in Madrid; that the Emperor had requested the Senate of Paris to call out the Conscription for 1810, which they refused, demanding of him the soldiers already in Spain, and recalling him to Paris. These reports, however, were not fully believed. It was also reported, that the English fleet had passed Lisbon, having as prizes 9 sail of ships of war belonging to the French. A British go- vernment brig had arrived via Cadiz and Jama- ca, having on board Col. Williams, aid to the Duke of Kent, and bound to La Vera Cruz. No intelligence by this vessel had transpired when Capt. C. sailed. Two Frenchmen had been killed upon the wharves a few days be- fore.—The French in general were much alar- med at their situation, and were leaving the island as fast as possible.—Com. Ad.
AUGUST 20.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived the ship Ocean, 42 days from Cadiz—We are indebted to the po- liteness of a friend for a perusal of a paper containing the intelligence relative to Spanish affairs.
GIBRALTAR, July 9.
The grand council at Seville, has ordain- ed that all American vessels which had been detained under the French decrees should be liberated.
The whole force of Murat at Madrid is reduced to 3000 men, and the English troops under command of Gen. Spencer had dis- embarked at St. Mary's. General Dupon with his army at Cordova has been surroun- ded by 50,000 troops.
The chief of the Spanish squadron, Val- des, who was at Minorca with six ships of war, and the commander of the place, De Mahon, have submitted to the orders of the supreme council of Seville, and declared war against France. The news which we received from Portugal is confirmed. At Oporto a general embargo had been laid, and all the Spanish provinces submitted to the decrees of the council of Seville.
Mr. Young, Consul General at Madrid, who left that place about the 5th of May, with dispatches from Mr. Irving, for the A- merican government, was stopped at a small

sion, however, I can but congratulate you, that the veil is too thin to mantle your penetration, and facts too strong to reject their influence. When you look around to inspect this factious body, you will perceive the striking features of lively resentment, personal ambition, and morbid self-importance. These are the men whose last faint and lingering hope of elevation, hangs upon you, with the Ephesian consolation, that if they sink, they sink with you in the eyes of the world. To rise like Cromwell, or like Wolsey fall. These observations do not arise in consequence of their entertaining a different opinion about the measures of government—Heaven forbid that I should ever be guilty of this sinful intolerance—but they are formed from their virulence of disposition, discipline of attack, and poisonous shafts which are thrown at that administration, which, a few years back, they professed to worship. The liberty of free thought and free expression, is the brightest gem that hangs upon our admired constitution, and he that would attempt to take it off, would deserve more than the wheel of Ixion, or the stone of Sisyphus. Free discussion is the great power that watches our dearest rights, but when that discussion has not these objects in view, but is entirely directed from unworthy motives, and for unworthy purposes, it becomes necessary to speak in a style, if not harsh, at least determined. If this party had observed a modest and dignified independence of opinion, and had not condescended to dig the earth with their hands, to fling dirt in the face of the administration, the case would have been widely different, and they infinitely more respectable.
There is no government which the human intellect ever conceived, to which I would promise unqualified approbation, and that government has never yet existed, to which it has been paid. It is the fate of humanity to be imperfect, and it is with infinite difficulty that man, as an individual, can conduct himself in such a way, as to avoid the displeasure of his fellows, much less, when, in addition to this, he has to conduct the great and complicated machinery of government. He may be said to be truly fortunate, indeed, who, under these circumstances, shall escape with an ordinary share of merit and etclat , and if any person can deserve more than this, it is certainly the head of the present administration. It has been invariably conducted upon the principles with which it commenced, as is fully proved by the best possible evidence—the approbation of the people.
If, in its course, there should have been some tiny measures and little appointments, in which principle was not at all involved, it surely is not sufficient to raise a systematic opposition, and to induce the cry, that the administration has flown from the principles of '76 . This is an alarming report, and the people flock together to examine; the report has been heard, and the examination has been made, and the verdict is, that it was a false alarm. When opposition betrays a temper of this kind, there is no principle at the bottom, but interest, no patriotism, but ambition, and the sting of exasperation becomes so acute, that the original virtues of character, no matter how prominent, are buried in the imperative determination of succeeding at all events. Personal factions are represented as the natural enemies of republics, and when discord shakes her locks and brandishes her flames, they become extremely dangerous and alarming. A writer of infinite sagacity upon this subject, observes, "that when men are once enlisted upon opposite sides, they contract an affection for the persons with whom they are united, and an animosity against their antagonists"—to this state of irritability, I fear we are fast approaching. The violence of a faction is usually in proportion to its want of merit, and according to this rule, we have the most dreadful apprehensions to entertain from the minority. We already perceive that the despairing federalists open their mouths, as if to catch some balm from Heaven, whenever they hear any thing about the progress of their kindred party. Reason is a loss, what course to pursue, in order to quiet these refractory spirits; if they are balked in argument, they fly to invective, and if they are confronted with facts, they deny them with unblushing boldness. It would seem that nothing can repel the resistless insinuation of French fear and French influence , which, for a moment is admitted, merely for the purpose of convicting them of the most flagrant and irrational inconsistency.
The saint-like character of Washington, is introduced upon every possible occasion, and his administration is considered as the standard of infallibility. The simple question is put to these men, if there was not as much, nay, more ground for this clamor against that administration than the present? The facts are, no doubt, fresh in your recollection. When, sir, you were appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France, you were told that one of the principal causes of your appointment, was, your known friendship for that country. Your instructions were, "to inspire the French government with perfect confidence in the solicitude which the president felt for the success of the French revolution; of his preference for France to all other nations, as the friend and ally of the United States; of the grateful sense which we still retained for the important services that were rendered us by France in the course of our revolution; and to declare, in explicit terms, that although neutrality was the lot we preferred, yet, in case we embarked in the war, it would be on her side, and against her enemies, be they whom they might." What has Mr. Jefferson ever done more, or as much as this? It is true that the situation of France, is far different, yet, it clearly proves that Washington would have abandoned our neutrality, to join in war with France, against her enemies, be they whom they might.
* Vid Monroe's view. It will be recollected that at this time our commerce was dreadfully harassed by French cruisers. The instructions of Mr. M. after speaking of the Bordeaux embargo, proceed to state "that you will insist upon compensation for captures and spoliations of our property, and injuries to the persons of our citizens." Under these flagrant wrongs these Bons Bons were sent to gratify the taste of France. Did this look like French fear and French influence —O, no, silence was commanded in court.
There was no uproar about French influence then. If it is alleged in reply, that our neutrality would have been correctly abandoned for the sacred purpose of assisting our kindred genius in unchaining herself, the same argument would involve us in the present contest in behalf of the suffering, sinking Spaniards. But we shall be told, in answer to this, for the first time , that there was some gratitude due to France. If it was gratitude, witho. any other object, it destroys the other argument. If the French nation prefer slavery to freedom, their liberty consists in the power of making their choice, but that does not diminish our gratitude. It would, indeed, be a singular kind of gratitude, that we should be grateful to a friend, so long as he wore a cockade in his hat, but as soon as he took it away, that we should be discharged from its influence. If it was gratitude that urged him to that course of conduct, the debt is still unpaid, if it was a desire to aid France in political redemption, it must have been French influence, and if the minority had existed at that day, they would have added French fear. But it was neither. It was plain common sense policy, to preserve friendship with one nation, whilst we found it impossible to enjoy it with another. What is the affecting and alarming cry about French influence and fear at this time? That in consequence of France being forced into the continuance of a war with Great Britain, whose avowed determination is, to wage war, from the fear that peace and industry might raise the fleet of France to an equal strength, that Bonaparte should endeavor to curtail her power as much as possible, by blockading decrees, which have been proved before the parliament of Great Britain, to be of no avail, yet they were sufficient to draw forth the despotic orders of council from that nation. What was America to do in this situation, but to take care of herself and make room for the combatants, by adopting the wise measure of the embargo. If self preservation is French influence, may it eternally exist. It was unnecessary for me, however, to have given these spreading outlines, in order to lay before you a miniature of the little minority. Their origin is too evident, and their designs too wicked to require the smallest illustration. In the words of Demosthenes, "It is my part to propose, it is yours to resolve and to execute." You cannot be unmindful of the baleful influence which has been spread by this minority, in the cabinet of our implacable foe. They, like the ferocious and untameable Tyger, are watching with eager eyes to spring upon their prey, in the fond but illusive hope, that our own distraction will throw us completely in her power. This hope would rise to ecstasy, if they could but hear your name, sacred in the decalogue of the people, announced as the leader of this infuriated band. The savage policy of that nation, has been always to excite an internal enemy, and upon its first appearance, their uniform course has been to dispatch propositions of aid and encouragement; but whether they have gone thus far yet, is a question to be solved by Pickering & Co.
The people of this country are in the dark, in relation to your opinions about the minority; they are told that you warmly disapprove their course, and that you recommend the support of Madison, but it would be infinitely more gratifying, if your leisure would permit you to break your taciturnity, by a public declaration. This would produce the double effect of destroying calculations abroad, and quieting apprehensions at home. If, sir, you were to intermix with the people, you would find that some of your most self-important advocates, never did, and never will, possess any share of republican confidence. This declaration may appear tinctured with too much harshness, or rather, plain truth , but as Philip of Macedon said, when his traitors of Olympus complained to him that they were abused and insulted by the people, "O, you must not mind what such blunt fellows say, who call every thing by its proper name."
TIMOLEON. DIED—On the 8th inst. after a long illness, Mr. GREGORY O'NEALE, Sen. of King William County, aged 68 years. He was for many years, a respectable inhabitant of that county.
Dr. Ramsey proposes the publication of a History of South-Carolina in two volumes octavo.
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER. The following communication appeared in the Salem Gazette of August 5, upon which some remarks were made in the two last Registers. We understand enquiry has been made for the author, and he was found to be a Boston gentleman!!!
WHY DOES MR GRAY APPROVE OF THE EMBARGO?
Is a question frequently asked by persons of different political parties, particularly by those who live at a distance. Some, not intimately acquainted with him, have been surprised that he should boldly set at defiance the opinions and experience of the other merchants in the country, by applauding the embargo, and excusing the administration in its submissions to France. The democrats, from Maine to Georgia, have long used his name in support of the measure, because they know, that as he possesses the most navigation of any man in the country, it will be taken for granted by superficial observers, that he will be the greatest sufferer by it, and the best able to judge of its necessity and consequences. This opinion, though known by those around him to be unfounded, and of course has no weight, still may have influence with some who have not the same means of information; it is therefore proper to account for his apparently extraordinary conduct.
In the first place, he is a merchant of eminence, and knows as well, and is governed as exclusively by his own interest as any man. Now, having an immense property (from a quarter to half a million of dollars) in France and other countries under the control of Bonaparte—and having far greater risks than any individual in the United States, and perhaps in the world, as an underwriter, under the same control—he is of course willing to see any temporary policy of the government in a favor-
able light, if it will prevent a quarrel with the French emperor. In the next place, while his poor countrymen are suffering, he is making a fortune, by the embargo. The cargoes of India, Russia, and Italian goods to the amount of more than $400,000, besides other goods which he has on hand, to an immense amount, must rise so much by the embargo (which deprives us of our supplies) that even if all his shipping at the wharves should be destroyed by worms and the weather, yet on the whole, he would be an immense gainer. In other words, his immense property on hand (while others are now prohibited from importing) will give him a greater profit than is made in common times, without subjecting him to the expense of ships, sailors, marine risks, &c.
Again: With his prodigious capital, speculations are making, and may continue to be made, on his account, throughout the United States, in articles of produce, tobacco, cotton, &c. which the pressure of the times compels the owners to sacrifice, and which will give him incalculable profits.
Who that reflects on these things can wonder that Mr. Gray likes the embargo?
CUESTA.
To these scandalous and infamous charges and insinuations, Mr. Gray, in the Gazette of yesterday, has given the following answer—in which he exculpates himself from the vile charges brought against him, and shews that he is actuated by the purest patriotism and love of country.
Mr. Cushing, I observed in your paper on Friday last, over the signature of "CUESTA," a piece imputing to me base and sordid motives for approving the embargo; and in consequence of that, I am compelled to declare to the public, facts, and leave them to judge how far selfishness has influenced my opinion and conduct.
It is suggested, that I set the opinions of others at defiance. I have presumed to think for myself, and made the constitution my guide; however mistaken I may be, my intentions are at least correct, nor do I defy or condemn others, for thinking differently; and so far from excusing the administration for submission to France, had I perceived any symptoms of submission to that, or any other foreign power, sooner than advocate such measures, I would devote my whole property for the support of the independence of the United States.
When the embargo law passed, I thought it a constitutional measure, and I did not think proper to oppose it. The policy of the measure has been much questioned; yet I think the then existing circumstances rendered it prudent and necessary; as Great Britain had threatened and had at that time passed (tho' not officially known to us) the orders of council of the 11th November, 1807, authorising the capture and condemnation of all vessels, bound from the United States, that should sail for France, or the countries of her allies, after the orders of council were known in America; which included all Europe, except Great Britain, Gibraltar, & perhaps Sweden; at whose places very few of those articles, which we generally export, are admitted; and I think fewer still would have brought the cost and charges Great Britain, it is said, would have permitted us, after touching there, and paying duties, to go to France and the countries of her allies. Is there an independent American who would submit to such impositions?
Bonaparte had threatened to put in operation his Berlin decree, which he had however forbore to do, so far as I know, except in one instance, of the Horizon recked upon the French coast; but his severe and tyrannical decree of 17th December last, called the Milan decree, passed, declaring all vessels, that should be spoken with by the British, liable to capture, which decree almost precluded the possibility of escape from capture or detention. After these restrictions on our commerce, had not the embargo been laid, I think a great part of our vessels, sent for the continent of Europe, would have been captured and condemned by the British, (as their orders authorised condemnation) and probably the remnant would have fallen into the hands of the French. Had these events taken place, the effect upon the public mind would, I think, have produced war; this added to the immense loss, which the Americans would have sustained by capture and condemnation, must, I think, have been a far greater evil than the embargo; though that, taken separately from these considerations, is a serious evil; yet, as a proof that it was necessary, I find, out of seven vessels, which sailed from this district for the continent of Europe, in the month preceding the embargo, not one ever reached her destined port in safety.
It is insinuated, that I am growing rich, while others are suffering by the embargo: I have not reaped any advantage from it, that I know of, in any form whatever; those who best know me can say, whether I have benefited others or taken advantage of their necessity. So far from reaping profit from the embargo, my estate has declined more than ten per cent. in value since its operation, which I am ready to demonstrate to any person desirous of investigating the subject.
WM: GRAY. Salem, August 11, 1808.
The following DISSENT to the proceedings of the Town of Boston is in circulation, and has been signed by a number of respectable citizens—It is published to shew there is no secrecy in the business.— Post. Democrat.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
We the subscribers, citizens of the town of Boston, impressed with a sense of the danger to which our country is exposed, in consequence of the decrees and orders of the British and French nations, cannot but view with deep concern the adoption of measures which may embarrass the constituted authorities in executing those Laws which are calculated to counteract their operation.
Impressed with these sentiments, we cannot but dissent from this hasty procedure of the town of Boston, on the 9th inst. in their address to the President of the U-
nited States, apprehending it will have a serious tendency to frustrate those measures which the Government have thought fit to adopt as the most mild & efficacious to obtain a redress from the injuries we suffer from the Belligerent Powers.
Desirous of maintaining the PEACE and COMMERCE of our Country upon the fair principles of neutrality, we conceive it most advisable to submit those important objects to the legitimate authority, rather than by an improper interference to weaken those energies which are contemplated to restore our commerce and protect our injured seamen.
War we deprecate as an evil of the most distressing nature—Every principle of sacred policy urges us to avoid, if possible, this calamity—We flatter ourselves that a strict adherence to the laws of government will have the most salutary effect to prolong the tranquility of the U States, and defend our national honor from outrage and violence.
We cannot however but regret that a systematic plan appears to be adopted to excite a distrust, and resentment against individuals composing the present administration, and under the fallacious plea of removing the embargo, attempts are making to effect a radical change of political principles within the EXECUTIVE branch of the government at the ensuing Election.
We therefore with the most cordial wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the United States, offer the foregoing DISSENT to the address adopted by the town of Boston on the 9th inst.
We do not charge the majority with improper motives in voting for the address, but we fear some individuals not friendly to the general interest have surprised many into the measure. Boston, August 11th, 1808.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL.
TWO DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND, VIA BOSTON.
LONDON, July 8.
Accounts by the Alpha, state, that a French corps had actually been surrounded in Barcelona.
The disposition of all the provinces is excellent, and subscriptions are going on in every one of them with the greatest eagerness.
The general of the patriotic troops sent to the governor of Gibraltar, requesting the loan of 50,000 cobs, (a cob is 4s 6d sterling) to pay his men. The merchants, understanding the nature of the request, did not permit it to reach its destination; but instantly subscribed the necessary sum, and dispatched it to the Spaniard by his own messenger!
Commercial speculations to Spain are already in great forwardness; ships are loading with tobacco, sugar, coffee, cocoa, gunpowder, &c. &c. The article of tobacco has already very considerably advanced in price. A ship was yesterday announced by a bill put up in the royal exchange, to sail with a licence, and well armed for Cadiz direct.
Several reports prevailed last night with respect to Sweden; It was said that Col. Murray had brought an account of negotiations having been entered into by this country and Sweden, with Russia and Denmark, and that they were in so favorable a train, as to justify the withdrawing our troops, who were coming home.
By the packet which brought over Col. Murray, the Stockholm Gazettes to the 26th ult. have been received. They announce some further successes of the Swedes over the Russians in Finld. & the loss of 59 pieces of cannon by the latter; besides which, it gives us reason to hope that the account we received by a former mail, of 8000 Russians being surrounded at Gamla Carleby, will prove correct. The private accounts state, that this corps of Russians has actually been forced to surrender. The Swedish division, under the command of Genl. Sandals, who were pursuing the Russians beyond Cnopio, were, when the last accounts came away, only 26 miles from the Russian town of Wylosot, which is beyond the Finland frontier. The Russian naval force is blockaded in a Bay of Finland, by the Swedish Admiral.
All the Spanish prisoners have been provided with shoes and other necessaries, and have also had money given to them, and 10,000 regiments' suits have already been shipped for the use of the patriots. Such is the activity, such the zeal, and such the generosity of the British government.
The whole BREST FLEET came out a few days ago, amounting to twelve sail of the line, and several frigates. Ours was becalmed; but a breeze springing up soon afterwards, lord Gambier immediately steered towards them; but the enemy not willing to risk a meeting with his lordship immediately made sail back again, and got under the protection of the batteries.
It is supposed the French fleet were only manoeuvring their ships, as they are known to be poorly manned.
Private letters from Paris state the fall of the French funds two per cent. Orders it is said had been issued for hastening the march of the French troops southward. The city of Paris was to be left bare of regular soldiers, and left under the protection of the National Guards.
The St. Michael, American packet which reached L'Orient some time since, with messengers and dispatches from America, is arrived in the Downs, and will shortly return to America. Dispatches have been brought by this conveyance to Mr. Pinckney. The latest accounts from Paris are the 28th of June.
The most recent advices from St. Petersburg, by the way of Gottenburgh, mention that a great alteration had taken place in the disposition of the Russian Cabinet. His imperial majesty was said to be fully apprised of the designs of Bonaparte to dethrone the Bourbons, and place the crown of Spain upon his own head or that of one of his family, and to have expressed a strong and marked indignation of the plan. A messenger, Mr. Ross, set off on Friday morning at three o'clock
for St. Petersburg, and we understand that he has orders to proceed afterward to Vienna.
A lieutenant in the service of the late Portuguese government, is arrived in town with dispatches from the patriotic leaders in Portugal, to his excellency the Chevalier de Souza Coutinho, the Portuguese ambassador at our court. They are said to contain an offer to rise en masse , for the purpose of liberating the country from the tyranny of the French—at the same time calling on the official organ of their nation in England to request the assistance of their ancient ally (Great Britain) in their patriotic struggle.
On Saturday 200 more Spanish prisoners sailed from Spain in the Indefatigable—150 also sailed in the Pickle schooner and a transport.
Two more American vessels have been recently condemned in Holland, for having been visited by a British cruiser; the names of which are the Two Marys and the Mercury.
The Moniteur contains a Senatus Consultum , by which the national guards are called out to supply the place of the troops of the line, withdrawn from the different departments. It is said, that at least 150,000 men are on their march to join the troops which Bonaparte had already collected on the Spanish frontiers.
Muras, in returning to Bayonne, shews that he was reduced to a literal alternative . Either he deserts his government, or the nation he affects to rule gives him his deserts . On the true Bonaparte principles, therefore, he secures a retreat for himself, leaving his army to maintain all their actions, for a quantum meruit .
The American ship Tiger, brought into Plymouth by the Growler gun brig, has on board the Marquis D'Yrujo, late minister from Spain to the United States, and his family.
The Tiger was allowed by the American government to take his excellency to Bordeaux. The commander of the Growler informed the Marquis of the late occurrence in Spain, and invited him to proceed whither at once ; but the surprise of the Marquis was such as to induce him to doubt some of the facts, stated, and to prefer a visit to England before he proceeded to Spain. A passport was last night forwarded from the secretary of state's office, and we understand his excellency intends to pass a few weeks at Bath. The Tiger has a considerable number of passengers on board, also bound to Spain.
Last Night but Two.
Miss Catherine's Benefit.
Mr. Manfredi
Will perform to-morrow evening, Aug. 27.
His exhibition will consist of Rope Dance , with and without the balance pole; of Tumbling and Feats of Activity ; the Pyramids , &c. &c. &c. and hopes by his exertions to merit the public patronage.
HE WILL ALSO PERFORM A NEW FANTOMINE, CALLED
Harlequin's Skeleton and Ghost.
Clown, Mr. Manfredi. Columbine, Miss Catherine. Old Man, Mr. Copene. Magician, Mr. Jhn. Harlequin, Master Glorious. Doctor, Mr. Entwive.
** The performance to commence at half past 7 o'clock precisely. Tickets half a dollar. August 26, 1808. 1
A Likely Young Negro Man.
WHO has been regularly bred to the Tanning and Currying Business, and is an excellent Workman, and of good qualities—For terms apply to the subscriber living near Louisa Court, house.
John Edwards. August 15, 1808. w4t
BY virtue of a power of attorney executed by John Tinsley to the subscriber, WILL BE SOLD for Cash, on the premises, on the first day of September next.
A Lot of Brick House
On Shockey Hill, adjoining the one at present occupied by said Tinsley. It is a desirable situation for a small family.
John F. Price. Richmond, 20th August: 1808. rds
SPANISH MARINO SHEEP.
FOR SALE by the subscriber, a number of Spanish Marino Sheep and Lamb; they are out of the best blooded stock, & are superior in quantity of wool, (the quality the same) to those immediately from Spain. The Rambouillet flock of ten thousand were, by treaty with Spain, delivered to the French, after being carefully culled for that purpose, and they have since been much improved by proper attention.
The Ram from which this flock was produced and now offered for sale, was selected by the late American Minister, seven years since, and cost upwards of one hundred crowns—He is a large and fine animal of the kind. It is asserted by naturalists that breeding out of some male for four years with his own stock is equal to full blood; this has been carefully attended to for six years, and those now offered for sale, are of the fifth and sixth generation, and are certainly equal to any that have or can be imported. The wool sells for 10, 12, and 14s. per pound—Apply a Lower Red Hook Landing, Dn. hes County near the City of New York to
JOHN R. LIVINGSTON. July 12. 3m

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 further particulars apply to Reuben M. Gannett, or to
Carter Wood, Mount Comfort, June 1, 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
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements a good spring of water, and a agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the sea, near the city—2000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond Feb. 6, 1808
Gallego, Richard & Co. HAVING NO LONGER ANY CONCERN IN THE Columbian Mills, COMMONLY CALLED ROSS'S MILLS, Inform their friends and the public in general, that any WHEAT sent to them by water, from the upper country, will be received at THEIR MILLS ON THE CANAL: and any wheat sent them by LAND, will be received at a convenient lumber-house contiguous to their counting room. Richmond July 11, 1808
TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next, The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store For particulars, apply to WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808
BOARDING HOUSE. Mrs. Judith Nelson HAVING taken the tenement belonging to Mr. William Price, lately occupied by Mr. M. Caw, on the street leading from the capitol, has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, where she will take gentlemen, ladies and children, to board and lodge by the day, week, month or year. She has excellent servants, and assures those who may become her boarders that no exertion shall be wanting to give satisfaction. Richmond 4th July 1808
To Aaron Burr, Esq. SIR, TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Gwatkin's tavern, in the town of Louisville, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in a suit depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your ob't. serv't. HENRY SCHROEDER. August 3, 1808
To Aaron Burr, Esq. SIR, TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of commissions from the county court of Henrico, I shall proceed on the first Monday in October next, between the hours of eight in the forenoon and six in the afternoon, and between the same hours of each succeeding day, until the whole testimony is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of Lexington, Kentucky, to take depositions to be read in evidence in three suits depending in said court, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. Your ob't. serv't. ROBERT MILLER. August 3, 1808
Notice. A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly at their next session, praying that the width of certain streets on Shockoe Hill, may be reduced to sixty-six feet. August 10, 1808
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive by an inquisition held in the county of Northumberland, on the 21st day of September, in the year 1806, before John H. Fallin, Esq. coroner for the said county, that on the 2d day of the said month of September, in the year aforesaid, a certain George Gordon, late of the county aforesaid, stands charged with the murder of a certain negro slave named Bartley; and it appearing that after the perpetration of the said murder, the said George Gordon did immediately, and doth still fly from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Northumberland, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid, the said George Gordon, that he may be dealt with in the manner which the law in such cases prescribes. Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 5th day, of August, 1808. Signed, WM. H. CABELL.
George Gordon is about five feet eight or ten inches high, is stout made, has light colored hair, blue eyes and a down look when spoken to. It is believed that he is frequently lurking in the county of St. Mary's Maryland: The editor of the National Intelligencer is therefore requested to insert this proclamation in that paper for two weeks.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive from an order made at the October term, 1807, of the district court at Winchester, duly certified by the clerk of said court, that Jacob Ockerman, who was examined for murder in the county court of Shenandoah, and adjudged by that court to be tried in the district court, and entered into recognizance to appear in the said district court, on the first day of the term, and against whom the grand jury found a bill for murder, failed to appear, and is going at large: I have therefore thought fit, by and with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and convey the said Jacob Ockerman before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Frederick, in which county the jail of the said district court of Winchester is situated, that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some one or more of the justices of the peace in and for the aforesaid county of Frederick, the said Jacob Ockerman, to be dealt with according to law. Given under my hand with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 19th day of July, 1808. Signed, Wm. H. Cabell.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the Executive by an inquisition taken before William White and James M. Williams, gentlemen, justices of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania, that an atrocious murder was committed on the 14th day of the present month by a certain Gardiner Mays, late of the county aforesaid, on the body of Robert Wynn, who it appears was late a deputy sheriff for the said county and in the execution of the duties of his office as such, when the said murder was committed, and that the said Gardiner Mays has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Pittsylvania aforesaid, the said Gardiner Mays, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said Gardiner Mays, that such proceedings may be had against him as are prescribed by law. Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 27th day of July, 1808. Signed, William H. Cabell.
N. B. Gardiner Mays is from 40 to 45 years of age, 5 feet from 3 to 5 inches high, close stout and strong made, particularly in the body, in which he is longer than usual for men of his height, his arms are short, his legs short and small compared with his body, his legs short and well proportioned, his face a little prominent, with a strong full beard, his nose large, and a little swelling from the forehead to the end, where it appears quite full: on nice observation his eyes may appear rather nearer together than usual, and it is believed there is a small blemish in one of them, perhaps the left; his hair is dark colored and short; he has been used to labor, and is of a complexion common to men of that description. Amongst his wearing apparel, is a blue common cloth suit, lined with red flannel; a Virginia cloth coat with black buttons, button holes and black silk cape, and a pair of white casimere pantalons and waistcoat. He occasionally carries a large butcher knife under the breast of his coat, ground on the back to an edge, so as to represent the blade of a dirk.
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.
A FEW COPIES OF BROUGHAM'S CELEBRATED SPEECH AGAINST THE BRITISH ORDERS IN COUNCIL;—AND, Baring's Pamphlet, On the same subject, are just received and for sale at this office.
NOTICE. WHEREAS Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1806, and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee, subsequent to the execution of said trust, as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed,) consisting of some lots in the city of Richmond together with all his bonds, notes and accounts—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth, or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit debt or demand of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorized to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors. A hope is the more cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made, in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifest such a disposition. And whereas it is stipulated by the contracting parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto, now, be it understood, that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their ratable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts—otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the said James Fisher. Edw'd. W. Trent. 28th July, 1808.
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber will commence keeping a boarding house on the first day of September next, in the commodious & conveniently situated house at present occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harri's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle 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
THE subscriber, in Lee county, wants to engage to furnish the government with four thousand weight of the best kind of GUN-POWDER, On a very short notice. If Salt-Petre is preferred, either crude or refined, I will furnish a large quantity of that article and deliver it any where, provided that the price will justify the business. I hope that any gentleman authorized by the President of the United States, will inform me by letter, how a contract can be effected, what price is given and where to be delivered. HIRAM CRAIG August 10, 1808.
Just received and for Sale, At the Bookstore of S. PLEASANTS, Jr. RICHMOND, VOLUME TWO, OF The American Register, Price 3 Dollars and 25 Cents. The first volume of this work has been so long before the public that its merits are too well known to need any encomium. It may not, however, be improper to observe, that it contains a very complete History of the Political Occurrences and Transactions both Foreign and Domestic, of the last year; a sketch of American and British Literature—and a valuable collection of State Papers, both American and European, besides a number of Miscellaneous Articles. Perhaps no other publication in this country, condenses so much historical information in the same limits; and being an annual publication, it is presumed that it will be deemed a necessary addition to every well furnished library 6w
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by James Putman and Henningham his wife, to secure the payment of a sum of money to Joseph Brackett as expressed in the said deed, we will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in money, on the premises, in the County of Cumberland, on Thursday the 6th day of October next, a valuable Tract of Land, containing 78 Acres and eight likely NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children. The said is situated on Wills's river, not far from its confluence with James River, in the neighborhood of Capersville; the improvements consist of a good dwelling house and other necessary out houses and one half of a good grist mill; possession as to 250 acres of said land can be given on the day of sale and a little made for the whole as agreeable to the powers vested in us by the said deed of Trust. JESSE MICHAUX } Trustees SAMUEL HOBSON } Cumberland County, August 15, 1808.
THE TUSSEY of the Richmond Academy, having determined to make arrangements for commencing the buildings immediately, have appointed a committee, consisting of John Brockenbrough, Robert Mitchell and William W. Henning, and given them full power to collect all the money due to the Trustees, with directions to pay it into the Bank of Virginia. All persons, th'refore, who are indebted to the Trustees, will please make payment to the subscriber, who, by an agreement with the other members of the committee, has undertaken the collection. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, 16th August, 1808
THE 3d NO. OF COL. TOUSARD'S AMERICAN Artillerists' Companion, Is ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies for sale.
FOR SALE, AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, A GENERAL ACCOUNT OF Miranda's Expedition, Including the trial & execution OF TEN OF HIS OFFICERS, AND an account of the imprisonment and sufferings of the remainder of the officers and men, who were taken prisoners. Upon the authority of a person who was an officer under Miranda, who was taken and condemned to ten years imprisonment, and who after suffering nearly two years, effected his return home. ADVERTISEMENT. This work was first suggested, not so much by that public interest which the expedition of Miranda and the fate of his officers and men, have excited as by the desire of a large portion of citizens, relations and friends to the unfortunate sufferers, who have long been anxious to see a correct statement of the particulars relative to the above transactions. Public, as well as individual curiosity, has been deceived by misrepresentations, arising either from ignorance or design. If there is any merit in the following work, it is owing to the veracity of the statements only, as the information is derived from a source entitled to credit—being from a person who was an officer under Miranda, who was taken prisoner and condemned to imprisonment; but who has since regained his liberty, and an eye witness to what passed. It was the intention of the writer to give a plain, unadorned statement of facts to the public, reduced to a small size, for which purpose, some less important particulars have been abridged in their statements. Others of more importance and curiosity have been withheld, through motives of prudence in relation to those prisoners now in confinement. Such particulars, may in some measure be supplied should another edition of the work be published.
CONTENTS. Chapter I.—Some particulars of the life and character of Miranda. Chapter II.—Some account of the proceedings, and steps which were taken relative to the origin of the expedition. Chapter III.—The sailing of the Leander; her arrival and stay at Jacmel; particulars relating thereto. Chapter IV.—The sailing of the Leander from Jacmel; her voyage to the Spanish Main; her engagement and loss of the two schooners Bee and Bacchus. Chapter V.—Trial or examination, and sentence of the prisoners. Chapter VI.—The execution, &c. of the ten officers. Chapter VII.—Removal of the prisoners to Carthagena; and their imprisonment and suffering at that place. Chapter VIII.—Breach of prison. Chapter IX.—The course of the Leander after the loss of the two schooners, and the ultimate fate of the expedition.
Also, for sale as above, A Winer in London, new novel The Discarded Son Haunt of the Banditti by Mrs. Roche Coxe's New America Di pensary Henry's Chemistry Bard's Midwifery Henry Tuff Lucky Misrake Hey's Surgery Monifore's Precedent Odd's Commerce Conversations on Chemistry Mariner's Chronicle Populi Ties Budden's History of the Bible Charms of Literature To View Life of Pitt Life of Fox Bancroft's Life of Washington Holbeche's Music Work of Edin'd Burke Salvo's Travels Pocket Atlas Hume's England Gass's Journal Greek Latin & French Grammars and Dictionaries English ditto Cavello's Philosophy Juvenal's Deiphini Fisher on the Prophecies Saul's poem London's Testament Trusty a Comedy Pocahoe, do Time's a Tel Tale, do Cruse on Real Property Johnson's Reports Tidd's Practice Appendix Roberson on Frauds Runnington on Ejectment Azuni's Maritime Law Blackstone's Reports &c. &c.
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herrings Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag. FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 2d June, 1808.
NICHOLAS HALLAM, (NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equally good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarters and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and goat leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A new thousand wt. of Hams and Middling
BACON. The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808.
A Good Compositor, WHO has been accustomed to BOOK-WORK, may obtain constant employment at the office of the Argus.
At a Court of Hustings for the city of Williamsburg, held the 28th day of June, 1808. Robert Greenhow, Plff AGAINST Thomas Reeves & James Davis, Defts. Sery. THE Defendant Thomas Reeves not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on or before the fourth Monday in October next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of this city; & it is further ordered, that the defendant James Davis, do not pay to the said Thomas Reeves, his agent or attorney, any money or other property in his hands belonging to the said Thomas, until the further order of this court. A copy—Teste, William Russell, C. C.
Electoral Ticket. THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia: Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond. Benjamin Harrison, Prince George. Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie. Richard Field, Brunswick. Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte. Joseph Eggleston, Amelia. Hugh Nelson, Albemarle. Col. George Penn, Patrick. Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City. Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover. John Roane, King William. Robert Taylor, Orange. Gustavus H. Horner, Fauquier. Robert Nelson, York. Mann Page, Gloucester. Richard Barnes, Richmond County. John T. Brooke, Stafford. Hugh Holmes, Frederick. Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire. James Allen, Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, Augusta. Col. Alexander Smyth, Wythe. Gen. John Preston, Montgomery. William McKinley, Ohio. By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that on the fourth day of the present month, an atrocious murder was committed in the county of Mecklenburg, by a certain John Daws, an inhabitant of the said county of Mecklenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, late of the same county; and that the said John Daws hath fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Mecklenburg, the said John Daws, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, the said John Daws that such proceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed by law. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the (L. S.) Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of August, 1808. Signed, Alexr. M'Rae.
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. G. Land, where he in ends carrying on the Book-binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calfskin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent backs. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23.
IN THE PRESS And shortly will be published by the printer hereof, The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR 1809: Which will contain, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations by Benjamin Bates, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. ** A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by E. Gibbon, 8 vols. The Life of Gen. Geo. Washington, by David Ramsay, M. D. The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic, by Adam Ferguson, 3 volumes. The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. The Travels of Anacharsis, 4 vols. Hening's New Virginia Justice. Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office. Pamphlets, CARDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.