Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-05-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVITH YEAR.]
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[No 1458]
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FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1808.
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ADVERTISEMENTS, not exceeding a square in length (20 lines) are inserted, the first time for seventy-five cents; three weeks (six times) for three dollars; and for every subsequent insertion, thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion. In favor of those, however, who advertise by the year (either once or twice a week) a deduction from the above price of twenty per cent. is made.
Richmond Tile Manufactory.
THE subscriber having procured the exclusive right to manufacture in this and several other states Harwood's much improved Patent Tile for covering houses, and at considerable expense erected the necessary buildings, &c. for carrying on that useful business extensively, now offers to supply, at a short notice, any quantity that may be required, at the moderate price of Thirty Five Dollars per thousand, delivered at his factory.
He can with confidence, founded on actual experiment, in the covering of about 20 houses in this city, assert, that houses can be covered with this tile as cheap in the first instance, as with slates of the first quality, and when the security against fire, the difference of insurance, the durability and particular construction on these tiles to resist the most penetrating rains and snows are considered, he cannot doubt of meeting with considerable encouragement. It requires only the examination of a well covered roof to convince the most prejudiced mind of their superiority to any other tile heretofore made, or to the best slate, and will cost less than the latter, after paying the expense of water carriage to almost any part of this continent.
Particular attention will be paid to orders from other towns, and in all cases where they are shipped, he will deliver them whole and sound, along side of the vessels, at the expense of carriage only to the purchasers. Any person skilled in the art of tiling, will put on those tiles with great facility, but where they cannot be procured, he can engage a few here who have had some experience, and will go a moderate distance, if the job is of sufficient magnitude and their travelling expenses paid.
BENJAMIN DU VAL.
Richmond, March 12, 1808.
N. B. I wish to sell Patent Rights in several other states.
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At a Court held for Buckingham County, the 11th day of January 1808.
Sarah Holloway, widow of Robert Holloway, deceased; Geo: Seaton Holloway, and Elizabeth Holloway, children and devisees of the said Robert Holloway, deceased, by the said Sarah their mother and next friend, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Smith Tandy and Nathan Ayres, Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Smyth Tandy is not an inhabitant of this state: It is ordered and decreed that unless the said Tandy shall appear here on or before the first day of May term next and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, R. Eldridge, jr. D. C.
ROBIN REDBREAST.
THE imported horse Robin Redbreast, will stand the ensuing season at my stables, in the county of Chesterfield, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at 25 dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars at any time before the first day of October next, and one dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, and the strictest attention paid to mares left in my care, but will not be responsible for accidents or escapes.
The pedigree and performance of Robin Redbreast, having been so often published, it is deemed unnecessary now to repeat them, suffice it to say, that he was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of Wren, his half sister, and is of nearer affinity to Sir Peter Teazle, (undoubtedly the best blood in England) than any horse on this continent—His stock in this country is highly approved of, and run at 2 years old last fall with the greatest credit.
THOMAS GOODE.
March 19, 1808.
N. B The death of old Diomed, which took place on the 10th instant, has prevented my publication sooner. T. G.
By Authority.
AN ACT, For the relief of the legal representatives of Thomas Barclay, deceased. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the treasury be, and they are hereby authorised to liquidate and settle the account of Thomas Barclay, deceased, and that they allow for his services, while he acted as vice consul in France, a salary at the rate of one thousand dollars per annum; and that while he acted as consul, commercial agent, commissioner of public accounts in Europe, and was engaged in negotiating the treaty concluded with the Emperor of Morocco, in one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven, they allow a salary at the rate of three thousand three hundred and thirty-three and one third dollars per annum, exclusive of his expenses; and that in the adjustment of his account with the public, which originated in consequence of his second mission, they credit him with the amount of goods purchased to take with him to Morocco according to the letters of David Humphreys, esq. (formerly minister from the United States to the court of Spain,) to the Secretary of State, and the invoices and memorandums transmitted by that minister to the government; and that they pay the balance, with interest to the legal representatives of the said Thomas Barclay, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 13, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, To revive and continue in force "An act declaring the assent of Congress to certain acts of the states of Maryland and Georgia."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the act which passed the seventeenth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act declaring the assent of Congress, to certain acts of the states of Maryland and Georgia," be, and the same is hereby revived and continued in force until the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 20, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, For the relief of Mathew Smith and Darius Gates, jointly, and Darius Gates, separately.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby authorised to liquidate and settle the account of Mathew Smith and Darius Gates, and that they allow them the principal sum of money paid to the United States for two tracts of land lying in the town of East Haddam, in the state of Connecticut, purchased by the said Mathew Smith and Darius Gates, jointly, of the United States, through the marshal of the district of Connecticut, who was fully authorised to sell the same, and from which lands the said purchasers were regularly evicted by due course of law, together with the amount of costs by them expended in defending the titles of the United States to said lands, with interest on the whole sum that may appear to be due.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid accounting officers be, and they are hereby authorised to liquidate and settle the account of Darius Gates, and allow him the principal sum of money paid to the United States for two tracts of land lying in the aforesaid town and state, purchased by the said Darius Gates, of the United States, through the Marshal aforesaid, who was fully authorised to sell the same, and from which lands the said purchaser was evicted by due course of law, together with the amount of costs by him expended in
defending the title of the United States to said lands, with interest on the whole sum that may appear to be due. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sums which may be found due to the aforesaid purchasers of the lands aforesaid, be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 21, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, To continue in force an act, intitled "An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts: and for other purposes."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the act intitled "An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts," passed the eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and six, be, and the same is hereby continued in force without limitation of time.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several provisions of the above mentioned act, intitled "An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts," be and the same are hereby extended to the respective county courts within, or next adjoining the revenue districts in the state of Ohio, on Lake Erie, and to the district attorney of the United States for the district of Ohio.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 21, 1808. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, To continue in force, for a further time, an act entitled "An act for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the act entitled an act for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction," passed on the third day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, be, and the same hereby is continued in force for the term of two years, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
March 19, 1808. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT, For the relief of Philip Turner.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby authorised and directed to liquidate and settle the account of Philip Turner late hospital physician and surgeon, and that they allow him the compensation equal to the half pay of a captain, agreeably to a resolution of Congress, passed on the seventh day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one: Provided, the said Philip Turner, on the receipt of the money directed to be paid him by this act, shall execute in consideration thereof a discharge to the United States, of all demands whatsoever, and deposit the same in the office of the Register of the Treasury.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH, President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 22, 1808. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
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The following patriotic and truly interesting address of the "Petersburg Manufacturing Society," claims the attentive perusal of every true friend of this country. It is addressed to the citizens of this State.
"Long experience hath taught us to observe with deep concern for the interests of mankind, that the extension of foreign commerce and navigation hath not made nations more just or generous; it hath not afforded to the persons or property of weaker states, protection against the hands of violence and rapacity; it hath not disposed the great powers of the earth to a close study and pursuit of the more useful and peaceful arts of life; it hath done little towards the amelioration of the condition of man in many countries. As philosophy has vainly hoped, and for what humanity has often sighed, it hath not brought nations nearer to a social bond of union, amity, & peace. On the contrary the same experience hath taught us painfully to know, that, it too often excites the ambition, avarice, jealousies, and rivalry of States which provoke and promote war: that it does not add to the happiness, virtue, or safety of a free, just and unoffending nation: that the greatest portion of the old world is afflicted two thirds of its time with the miseries and devastations of war; "they fight until they are exhausted, they repose, and then rise and fight again; war is their trade."
"What always follow? Law & justice are banished from the ocean; the great belligerent powers in their contests for maritime superiority and commercial monopoly, regardless of every rule of right, every principle and rule of humanity, against universal law and usage, seize, confiscate and destroy our property; they sink and burn our ships when engaged in carrying to them the comforts of life and pledges of our peace and friendship; they seize on the persons of our people, confine them in floating dungeons, and in these destructive engines force them to aid in fighting their battles; our friendly flag which unfurled itself on every sea and in every port of fair and free traffic, has disappeared; our citizens have been murdered within sight of our hospitable shores; neutral integrity, innocence and impartiality give no security; in fact the rights of neutrality are annihilated; the ocean has become a scene of indiscriminate rapine & violence; sometimes a shew of security is made, merely to encourage further adventure, that we may sustain aggravated losses and wrongs; the faith of nations ceases to exist. We have vindicated our rights, by a reference to those immutable principles of justice and morality which nations once requested; by remonstrances; by negotiations; by an appeal to their reason and sense of honor; but all in vain! The just demands of violated rights and bleeding humanity, the offerings of forbearance and peace, are treated with reiterated insults and injuries."
"In this state of things, fellow-citizens, what is to be done? we tremble for the fate of civilization!! is it banished from the European world? its benign principles and influence are certainly banished from the high seas."
"Let us then throw ourselves on our vast interior resources in this great western hemisphere, develop our energies and avail ourselves of a proper use of them. Domestic manufactures and internal trade will yield benefits that will more than supply the wants of foreign commerce. Internal trade by combining and identifying our interests will produce the most happy results: it will make secure and call into action, an insecure and dead capital: it will give the means of employment and gain to all men, especially the needy: it will insure the enjoyment and cultivation of our peaceful habits and dispositions: it will promote the harmony of social life and the improvement of our morals by the exclusion of foreign fashions, vices and luxuries: it will revive our republican manners, simplicity and frugality: it will make us our own laborers and consumers: it will remove many causes of foreign collisions and wars in relation to us: it will extinguish the hearts and dissensions so often produced by foreign politics, and if possible, unite our people more firmly: it will
withdraw from the ocean many of our citizens, and preserve much of our property from European rapacity; it would prevent and defend us against numberless vexations and ills."
"Agriculture, the true source of human comfort, flourishes better in the neighborhood of manufactures, to which internal trade constantly attaches itself, and draws in its train all the great and essential mechanical arts. Our fields, would soon whiten with our flax, our cotton and our fleeces;—excite our smiles, and call forth our benedictions to heaven for our independence. Every foreign tie and dependence that we break up, affords further security to our domestic tranquillity, prosperity happiness and freedom."
"Let not the discouraging remarks on home manufactures so often reverberated, have any effect. Our ancestors were told that they knew not how to make a plough or a hob-nail. Yet what mighty things did they achieve? they have left to their posterity useful lessons and examples applicable to every crisis that has heretofore occurred."
"America (who is ever ready to do all the good she can) has furnished to Europe the model of the best plough. At this day in the United States, look at the fabrication of many valuable articles—such as iron, tin, brass and copper wares, all kind of carriages—see the paper mills and nail factories; the manufacture of cordage, leather, shoes, boots, saddlery, hats, window glass, &c. &c. and also the best pistols, swords, muskets, rifles and cannon, which foreign wrongs and aggressions have driven us to make for our protection. Shall we at this day be seriously told in Virginia, that we possess not industry and enterprise sufficient to establish machinery for spinning and weaving cotton, and fulling mills, but that we must send our cotton to distant countries, and after being burthened with countless charges and exactions, to import and consume the same article in its wronged state."
"It is also urged that on the event of universal peace, European manufactures can be imported on cheaper terms and will regain the preference. It is certainly at all times more easy to affirm than prove the truth of proposition. At present we will not go into details, we can only affirm from the most accurate information and calculations that the institution we are about to present for public adoption without the aid of increased duties will enable us to undersell imported articles of the same kind; and that the capital employed will produce an adequate profit, if a general peace is made; an event though we apprehend to be very distant. Some of our sister states aid us with satisfactory proofs on this subject, and reasons too obvious to mention, maintain our affirmation."
"With these views and feelings, and with the confidence of success, we present to you the plan of our institution, for which we gratefully acknowledge ourselves to be principally indebted to our sister states. All men who feel their destinies intertwined with ours, can now afford the pleasing evidences of their common and permanent attachments and interests in the same country. We offer a general invitation to all our fellow-citizens to unite with us in this great and useful work. The diversified and accumulated resources of labor, industry, raw materials, enterprise, public spirit, intelligence and money will give that vigor and activity to the operations of our society, as to produce at an early day many of the beneficial effects now in contemplation."
"Many of our capitalists have expressed a desire for permanent and safe investments, on a reasonable and certain profit; this institution will certainly invite their zealous support. The security of the stock, its transferable and active quality, the certainty and adequateness of profit, are weighty considerations."
"Our plan will shew that the proper artificers will be employed, and be care and management of the important interests of the society committed to safe and proper hands."
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AMERICA.
AS IT IS—AND—MAY BE.
The general mass of men, even of the good and virtuous, are so much absorbed in what they consider as their most immediate interests—that they often act like the worst of the species, with whom the present hour, and the exigent, is preferred to the permanent.
When our predecessors of the glorious revolution of 1776, resolved to resist foreign taxation and tyranny, they acted upon very different principles, they preferred the future and durable good, to their present ease, or that passive course which would have saved them certainly from the hazards as well as the real afflictions of war.
It was the magnanimous disinterestedness of the American people in that day, which made AMERICA WHAT IT IS.
What is America now in the eyes of the world, compared with what America was then.
It requires no historical recapitulation—the envy or the admiration of European nations tells us, what America is—compared with what she was in 1756.
What America might have been, had not her policy been changed in 1800, fortunately we can only guess. A citizen of Rhodes, who possessed great wealth, perceived that a hurricane had destroyed the crops of grain, and that famine would be the consequence; he determined to lay out his whole fortune to save his country, and without ostentation, hastened to Egypt, where he bought and shipped a sufficiency of grain to supply his country for a whole year; the factors of grain were in due time supplied with the usual quantity for sale—the fields did not produce it, the factors got it—but knew not whence it came; and Rhodes, was rescued from famine, even without knowing how or by whom; a partial scarcity was felt by those who had formerly raised grain and had lost their crops; but there was no want, though there was some diminution of profit to a few individuals.
Discerning men asked how it had come to pass, that no evil consequences, no famine, had followed the desolation of the preceding year; how came there to be plenty and health in the republic, when the elements appeared to threaten the republic with pestilence and famine. There was a cause, Eurymedon alone knew the cause of his country's escape from affliction, and its present felicity. But the great body of the citizens, who usually observed that the Sun rose and set as usual, and who only felt that the storm of the past year, was like other storms that their grandfathers had talked of, saw no other difference between the old storm and that of the last, but that no famine nor pestilence followed, smacked their hands, and said, we are a very lucky generation —and they never enquired farther; for they observed that the Sun rose and set in the old way.
There were indeed in Syracuse a few persons, some of them who came from Syracuse to reside at Rhodes, who on the prospect of a famine had removed from Sicily and laid up vast magazines, under the expectation that the famine would enable them to obtain from five to ten prices for their grain; the carriers and camel drivers who had been employed by the agents of Eurymedon had innocently told whence they had brought all their loads, and the Syracuse factors seeing that the providence of a single citizen had frustrated all their speculations, laid a charge before the senate of Rhodes, that Eurymedon was conspiring with Ptolemy to bring Rhodes under Egyptian bondage; and they bribed one of the Rhodian senate, who sent for letters to all the communities, charging Eurymedon of this crime.
The Rhodians of the country were a shrewd people—and those of the seaports were full of craft; moreover, the people of the plains knew that the Syracuse factors, full of the abundance of Sicilian harvests, had engrossed great wealth by the misfortunes of the surrounding nations and cities.
Eurymedon was summoned before the senate, and called upon to answer—and he thus spoke—“Representatives of the people—the good of all states depends upon the virtue of the people—though they cannot always be preserved from the afflictions of war, or those which arise in the order of nature; a provident government may guard against war, but against the war of the elements, foresight, experience, and virtue can secure a people. I wished to save my country, and the wealth I possessed I expended to a thousand persons—and this will subsist me while I live, but my joy will be that by this act, though I have frustrated the speculations of the factors from Syracuse, I see in the health and happiness of every citizen of Rhodes, and in the plenty of the present year, sources of joy adequate to repay me for all the mortifications which the accusers would impose upon me—I did not wish to boast of it—but in my vindication against the Syracuseans, I must declare that I have saved my country.”
This story bears a very striking resemblance to the present condition of America—we have not indeed been threatened by famine like Rhodes, but we have been threatened by war—and we have our Syracusean speculators, ready to accuse Eurymedon for saving his country from the pestilence of war; our Eurymedon has not indeed purchased large crops abroad, but that which was in danger of destruction by war and by pirates he has rescued from rapine—the Rhodian brought abundance from Egypt, our Eurymedon has preserved by wisdom, the abundance which providence has given us at home.
Our Eurymedon too has been calumniated before the senate, and we have seen a senator in league with the Syracuseans, laboring to impose upon the people—but in vain.
America has been saved by the sagacity, the resolution, and the constancy of its government.
The embargo and non-importation acts, have saved our merchants from bankruptcy—our ships and cargoes from plunder and depredation—and still has preserved the nation not only secure against internal treason, but against external war, and placed America on a ground more elevated and dignified than she ever before occupied.
Such is the real state of America now. Shall we not preserve America in the same honorable, enviable, and happy pre-eminence of policy to all the world.
We can only do so by pursuing the paths which the wisdom of Jefferson has marked out for us; by a steady and stern adherence, to the same policy; by exhibiting to the world, that the happiness of the nation is the concern and the pursuit of every individual citizen; and that in the maintenance of that happiness and the policy which has assured it—all narrow little notions of jealousy—all personal prejudices and animosities—all motives of faction, will sink before the great and magnanimous sentiments of national prosperity and security.
It is only by maintaining such a system that any nation can prosper—it is only by supporting such a system that any politician can hope to command the confidence of the people or the respect of any virtuous individual.
Upon this policy preserved—the future greatness of America is assured, and an asylum for virtue and for honor provided for ages.
Such may America be!
FROM THE SAME.
The Cause of the Republic.
The election topics are now likely to come upon the tapis —there is much more intrigue afloat than we had believed, and in quarters to which we could not have suspected, and means used which we could not have supposed. But as this paper has been accustomed to determine coolly, and with a single eye to the national honor, the national policy, and the best interests of society; without listening to the querulous sneers of the irascible or the petulance of personal discontent—we shall take this opportunity of declaring that upon a strict examination—upon a fair view of the whole ground, with the best lights of which the subject is susceptible, we are of opinion that the happy policy which has preserved the peace and prosperity of the United States, and the respect of the universe, will be best ensured and promoted by the support of the candidate recommended to be put in nomination by the meeting of the members of both houses of congress.
Among other reasons for this opinion, independent of the admirable talents so recently displayed by Mr. MADISON—besides that prepared knowledge of the general state of the world, which is not to be immediately caught, and embraced, and acted upon like mathematical problem—
We should be apt to suspect the motives of any man who was supported by Gideon Granger ; and should think the opposition of Timothy Pickering a tolerable good reason for believing the man to whom he was opposed, the best choice that could be made—as this paper has been always decided on its ground, writers who are opposed to the candidate of the republican majority, must resort to the numerous papers which support British policy, who will all be ready to oppose the wishes of the people and the best interests of the country.
Menaces and intrigues have forced us to this early declaration, which we should not have otherwise found it necessary to make; but instead of waiting for the sense of the community to be expressed in its regular manner, a kind of saf has been put into operation to blow up the republicans, and to place them in a similar state of distraction as was exhibited in this state in 1799. The republicans of this state will not be duped now as they were then; the great interests of the nation are not to be put in the scales with individual prejudices.
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.
STATE OF VERMONT.
General Assembly, Nov. 9, 1807.
Whereas it becomes the interest of the good people of this and the United States, as far as possible to encourage domestic manufactures, and more especially when the peace of this country is threatened by the nation with whom we have the greatest commercial intercourse; & whereas the most ready method of introducing such manufactures will be to take proper measures to make them fashionable—Therefore,
Resolved, The Governor and Council concurring herein, that it be recommended to the Governor, members of the Council and House of Representatives, to appear at the next session of the Legislature, clothed in the manufactures of this or some of the United States.
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RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1808.
(CIRCULAR.)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 6th, 1808.
SIR,
I informed you in my letter of the 28th ultimo, that the President considered “unusual shipments,” particularly of flour and other provisions, of lumber, and of naval stores, as sufficient cause for detention of the vessel; pot and pearl ashes and flax seed ought to have been added to the list. But he has given it in charge to me to call your attention still more forcibly to that object. As it was the great leading object of the legislature in giving the power of detention, he considers it his duty in the execution of it, to give complete effect to the Embargo Laws. He recommends, therefore that every shipment of the above articles for a place where they cannot be warehoused for consumption should be detained. He perceives no necessity at present, for the retranshipment of flour and similar articles, from one port of the Chesapeake and its waters, to another port on the waters of the same bay; or from any port whatever to ports in the Chesapeake, Delaware or Hudson, or to other places which expect such articles. And in order to prevent the inconveniences which the want of a sufficient supply might occasion in some states, he has written a letter to the governors of N. Hampshire, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Georgia and Orleans, a copy of which is, by his order, enclosed for your information.
In order that he may also be enabled to judge of the manner in which the law and his instructions are carried into effect, you will be pleased to transmit weekly to this department, a statement of the vessels laden with articles of domestic produce, which shall have departed from the district during the week, showing the species and quantity of articles, and the port of destination. Vessels not masted or decked, packets and ferry boats, vessels which give no bonds, and those employed in carrying fire-wood, manure, stones and similar articles, need not be inserted in the statement.
I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. The Collector of Richmond.
Mr. THOMAS HOWARD, was yesterday chosen clerk of the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond, vacated by the death of Adam Craig, Esq.
Delegates chosen to represent this commonwealth in the next General Assembly.
Pittsylvania, Thomas H. Wooding & — Walton, esqrs.
Halifax, Joseph Sandford & Wm. B. Banks, esqrs.
Middlesex, Richard M. Segar & John Jesse, esqrs.
York, Peyton Southall & Gawin L. Cosby, esqrs.
City of Williamsburg, James Semple, esqrs.
Ohio, William Irwin & George Miller, esqrs.
Westmoreland, Stephen Bailey & Peter P. Cox, esqrs.
Greensville, Joshua C. Lundy & J. M. Jeffress, esqrs.
Spotsylvania, Carver Watts & Smith Slaughter, esqrs.
Madison, Robert Hill & William Madison, esqrs.
Essex, Archibald Ritchie & Carter Wood, esqrs.
Gen. Moreau passed thro' this City on Wednesday morning on his way from the South to the North. He remained only during the short time necessary for changing the mail from the Petersburg to the Northern Stage.
Gen. Wilkinson has, we are informed, (says the Washington Expositor of Saturday last,) requested that the court of enquiry into his conduct should be again convened for the purpose of receiving further testimony, and his vindication. The General feels justified in this request, as four months have elapsed since the court was appointed, during which time he has courted crimination, and which allowed sufficient time to procure evidence from the most remote parts of the Union.
AMERICAN HEMP.
The Secretary of the Navy will receive until the 1st Nov. next, proposals for furnishing water rotted Hemp of the growth of the U. S. to be delivered either at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston; New London; New York; Philadelphia; Newcastle; Baltimore; Norfolk; Wilmington, N. C. Charles ton, S. C. Savannah, Geor.; or New Orleans.
For well water rotted and well cleaned American Hemp, the Secretary of the Navy is disposed to allow a liberal price beyond the usual price of such Hemp when dew rotted.
Any person transmitting proposals for furnishing a supply of water rotted Hemp, will be pleased to state the price per ton, the place where, and the time, when it would be delivered.
Navy Department, 3d May, 1808.
BURLESQUE AMENDMENTS.
Mr. Hillhouse has (on paper) divided the Senators into three classes; so that one third shall be chosen annually; and out of that class whose time of service shall first expire—our lottery-president is to be taken. A number of balls [for beans] equal to that of the class, is to be thrown into a box and Shaken. The names of the senators to be written one on each ball, “one of which balls shall be colored, the others white.” The Senator who shall draw the colored ball, shall be President! ! ! ! !
The people of the United States will be vastly obliged to Senator Hillhouse, for relieving them of the trouble of electing a president.—His proposal to choose a President from among Senators, by drawing beans from a box, has been aptly termed a Lottery.—The black bean entitles the bearer to 100,000 dollars, in equal annual payments. Hillhouse, having a ticket, ex officio, cares not how quick the drawing commences. [Democrat.]
Although the election for the city and county of New York has terminated gloriously for the republican cause, we fear the result generally throughout the state is against us. There certainly is something “rotten in the state of Denmark.”
Local prejudices and personal interest frequently overpower the force of sound principles.—The man whose vote is guided by the calculation of gain, is unworthy the enjoyment of liberty. We could wish to know in what scale the influence of the late ambassador to France has been thrown, as he has considerable weight in two or three counties in the middle district, owing to his late landed estate. Gardener is re-elected; but we fear the air of Washington or Bladensburg will not agree with his health; at least he will be cautious in future how he snuffs it. The olfactory nerve in some people has a strong aversion to gunpowder. The counties of Richmond, Suffolk, Rockland and Orange, have adhered to the good cause of republicanism; Renssalaer, Ulster, Kings, Queens, Westchester, and some say Montgomery, have seceded from their former good principles; Dutchess has returned two republicans, two quids and two feds for assembly, and a fed for congress; Greene, Delaware and Albany, have been almost always in the opposition. At all events the election in New York state, will point out the ill effects resulting from a dependence placed on influential characters, or at least so supposed, whose abandonment of principle could turn the scale of an important election.—Balt. Amer.
The British government by this time knows the exact value of their correspondence in the United States; it is not indeed surprising that the government of England should be deceived, when the agents it employs have an interest in the deceit.
Mr. Timothy Pickering, who almost made a home of Mr. Rose's lodging at Washington—is in this city now, and he appears to be equally familiar and domesticated with the British consul, Phineas Bond .
Had the British government sought information from such men as Mr. Baring, they might have saved their colonies and their manufacturers from the ruin which the deceptive accounts of their agents here, have involved them in.
Mr. Rose, by the course he pursued here, appears to have studied the federal prints, and taken their publications as the sense or the nonsense of America; he confessed, before he left Washington, that he departed from this country with opinions of it very different from those he brought with him from on board the Satira .
The nations of Europe, when they read the correspondence of the British minister, and compare it with the mild but manly—the vigorous but temperate—the correct, just and noble reply of Mr. Madison, will find that the talents of the new world are not inferior to the policy of its government, and that both stand on a high eminence compared with the wretched diplomats of the unfortunate British nation.—Aurora.
The unjust persecution with which the members of the Jewish religion have been pursued by almost all the nations of the world, is entirely abolished throughout the French dominions. Religious intolerance has been exercised in all its severity, and on their emancipation, the most heartfelt joy and gratitude has prevailed among this illiberally despised people. Their addresses are replete with expressions of their sentiments of attachment and affection to their deliverer, and it would be a pleasing reflection if, throughout the British dominions, an imitation of so praiseworthy an act would occur. In Canada, we observe from a late paper, that a petition, stating the grievances under which they labor, was presented in the provincial parliament, but the consideration of it was negatived. N. Y. Oracle.
There is a Manufactory of Bread Cloth set up at Poughkeepsie, in the state of N. York, by a Mr. Booth, an Englishman—he lately carried a piece of his cloth to Albany, which sold for Seven Dollars a yard, made from the Merina wool, purchased of R. Livingston. About 20 miles distant another Manufactory is established for spinning Flax and Hemp into yarn and twine, by machinery imported from England. Two girls in this establishment
will spin as much, and better, than ten women in the usual way. The State, for the encouragement of these Manufactories, has loaned to each a considerable sum of money.
CAUTION!
Beware, the Swindlers are under arms. Eighty thousand muskets, inspected by order of the Emperor of France, and thrown by as refuse, useless arms, were purchased last summer, at the rate of half a dollar each, and shipped to the United States! The law of Massachusetts passed on the 8th of March, 1805, will not allow the Militia to carry arms, which, if purchased after that day, have not been proved and marked by a legal inspector. This caution (says the Boston Chronicle) we have from good authority.
An article from Choumel says, a system of outrage, very new in its arrangement, has lately been adopted in a neighboring county, and has found its way pretty extensively into that—A WIFE LOTTERY is formed by a club now exceeding 200 persons, who, for a certain subscription, are entitled to draw lots for a number of rich farmers' daughters; and to whomsoever the prize is drawn, it matters not, but the party are bound to support the fortunate winner—and a body, sufficient to accomplish the purpose, is instantly ready to put him in possession of his prey. In effectuating a purpose so perfectly savage, no barbarity is too gross, if the unfortunate woman have strength of person and resolution of mind to struggle against long continued violence. This practice has now arisen to such a height, that many of the more opulent farmers are procuring husbands for their daughters at an age of 11 and 12 years, in order to secure them from violation. (Lon. Pap.)
Extract of a letter from a respectable commercial house in Liverpool, to their correspondent in Baltimore, received by the Dumfries , dated March 26th.
“As to the orders of Council, we are sorry to acquaint you that the efforts of the Merchants of Liverpool, London, Manchester and Hull, against the pernicious measures, do not seem likely to be at present successful; but we entertain a strong persuasion, that they cannot be of long continuance. The distresses of the weavers and mechanics, in the manufacturing districts, are already very great, and, it appears to us “cannot fail to increase as long as the Orders continue.”
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated
Kingston, (Jam.) March 29, 1808. “There is not any arrivals from your quarter. We now begin seriously to feel the effects of your embargo. Flour is now retailing at 30 dollars per barrel; corn meal at 16 dollars; rice 12 and 13 dollars per 100 lbs. The latter article was sold yesterday at 11 1-2 by the fifty tiers!!! What we will do here shortly, God only knows. Nothing is the theme at present, but war between America and England, I cannot allow myself to think that this is the case, though it seems the general opinion. Yesterday a new governor arrived (say the duke of Manchester,) and London papers as late as the 26th ult. They are silent as to the differences between your country and Great Britain. A cargo of lumber would now sell well. Shingles, in particular, would pay handsomely. I would advise you to send a cargo of them the very first opening. Corn and fish are the only articles that do not rise rapidly. This is to be accounted for from the great quantity at market, and the abundant crops of provisions.”
The following extract from an English paper, fully describes the general sense of the people.
PEACE.
A deputation left Leeds on Saturday morning for London, with the petition for peace. The signatures to this petition exceed 28,000, the largest number ever signed to a similar document, in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
A petition for peace is now signing in Manchester, Salford and neighborhood, and such has been the avidity with which it has been supported, that, from Thursday morning to Friday evening, upwards of 10,000 names were subscribed: Another powerful proof of the feelings of the working class at the present crisis.
The most numerous public meeting ever held, perhaps in the West Riding of Yorkshire took place last Tuesday se'night at Huddersfield. The object of the meeting was to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning his majesty to take an early opportunity to terminate the miseries and distress occasioned by a long protracted war, and to seize the first favorable moment for reviving the reign of peace.
After reading the requisition the chairman recommended that a number of propositions, previously, should be read, and the sense of the meeting should afterwards be taken on each. The propositions being read, previous to their being put separately to the vote, the chairman wished that the general question should be determined, and said:—“Those who are for peace, will signify the same by holding up their hands.”
In a moment, thousands of hands were raised, and the cheering cry of

DRUNKENNESS CURED. A planter in a Southern State, (No matter on what day or date) Repeating of the cheering drop, Had almost burnt his heartstrings up. One night he through his parlour door, Could hear his kitchen in a roar; And having gratified his ear, Resolv'd to see as well as hear; So through the key hole sought to know What pleas'd his laughing negroes so. Cuff, he beheld, with mighty glee, In attitude of mimicry; Exposing every look and motion, Occasion'd by the poisonous potion; Indeed 'twas clear the tawny elf Acted as Massa did himself. At which the grinning company Cried, "Massa's self de berry he" The planter saw its proper force, And grew a sober man of course.
Two Elegant Rooms TO RENT. Enquire of the Printer. May 2, 1808.
For Rent, AND possession given immediately, the A HOUSE and LOT, adjoining the tenement occupied by the Hon. Creed Taylor, and late in the occupancy of Phoebe Blake and Jasen French. Apply to E. W. TRENT. May 2d, 1808.
LAND FOR SALE. —Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by John C. Miller, for the purpose of securing the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned, will be sold upon the first Monday in January 1808, for each upon the premises, a tract of land, mentioned in said deed lying upon the waters of Lockett's and Harris' creek, in the county of Prince Edward, and supposed to contain between six and seven hundred acres. We shall make such title as is transferred to us by said Miller, saving all former encumbrances. The improvements upon this land are such as are usual upon snug plantations in this part of the country, but better house than usual. Prince Edward, Oct. 16, 1807. CHARLES WOODSON, JAMES MADISON, Trustees.
The above sale is postponed till Tuesday the 28th day of June next. April 20, 1808.
REMOVAL. WE have removed our Countinghouse to the house immediately below, and contiguous to the one we have hitherto occupied, with re have for sale, Mucovado Sugar by the hogshead or barrel, Sherry Wine, in quarter casks, and a few cases Old Cider of superior quality. ROBERT & ALLAN FOLLOK, & Co. March 8, 1808.
Joseph Marx & Co. Have on hand an assortment GERMAN OZNAUBURGS, TICKLENBURGS, DOWGLASS, and TOWELLING, by the bale, box or piece. COGNAC BRANDY and MOLASSES. SACK SALT, coarse and fine. Which they will sell for cash, tobacco, or approved paper. Richmond, April 28, 1808.
TO RENT, A GOOD TENEMENT on Market Alley, opposite the Market House; it is among the best stands in the neighborhood for a grocery. For terms apply to the subscriber or to Harry Tompkins. ISAAC WEBSTER. February 15.
For Sale or Rent, THE HOUSE, OFFICE & STABLE, with an excellent garden, all in good order, and at present occupied by Mr. Samuel P. Parsons, joining major Prior, on the Hay-Market square. For particulars apply to JASPER ROBBINS, at Mr. JOHN M'ENRAY's. Feb. 24, 1808.
NOTICE. WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND, LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 30 or more prime low grounds, which never is over-flowed by the river Appomattox. There is also a fine mill seat, the dam nearly completed, and timbers ready to go to complete the mill, upon a never-failing stream. The terms will be one-half cash, the balance in 12 months. I will sell or rent with any one, whenever and the 1st July next, otherwise it will be sold upon the premises, to the highest bidder, together with other property. The terms of the personal property will be made known on the day of sale. John H. Saunders. January 5, 1808.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to Edward P. Chamberlayne, dec. and myself by James B. Littlepage, to secure the payment of sundry debts therein mentioned, due by the said Littlepage, to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge. I shall on Wednesday the first day of June next, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, at King William courthouse, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying and being in the parish of St. John's, and county of King William, and commonly known as and called by the name of Palmers, containing by estimation Four Hundred and Fifteen Acres of high Land, and One Hundred Acres of Marsh Land, be the same more or less, and bounded by the lands of Bernard Moore, William Gregory, George W. P. Custis and John Quarles, dec. and Mataponi River. BERN'D LIPSCOMB. February 24.
The House and Lot, At present occupied by Mr. Hezekiah Mosby pleasantly situated on Shockoe Hill and very convenient for the accommodation of a family. Possession may be had on the 3d March next, when Mr. Mosby's time will expire. Thomas Elliott. Richmond, 29th Jan. 1808.
Just Published, and for sale at S. GRANTLAND'S Printing office, oppo site Dr. DUVAL'S Medicine Store.  MILITARY TACTICS, or, The Soldier's Companion. teaching how to form companies—With directions for the formation and exercise of a battalion and regiment; AND THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS, &c. likewise, Evolutions for the Cavalry and Artillery, with explanations and improvements upon Baron Steuben. BY SAMUEL J. WINSTON, Brigade Inspector for the second brigade. Subscribers will receive their books at the printing office of Scaton Grantland, where they are requested to call or send for them.
Advertisement. Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Creed Haskins of Cumberland county, to secure a debt therein mentioned, due Thomas Mosby of said county, will be offered for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the premises, on Saturday the 21st inst. a TRACT OF LAND, lying on the waters of Great Guinea creek in Cumberland county, and containing one hundred and twenty three acres, with suitable accommodations for a family. NEWTON FORD THOMAS DOWDY } Trustees. Cumberland, May 24, 1808. (3c.)
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 an agreeable neighbourhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country—To say for Houses in this city—I stands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808.
MILITARY LANDS. IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE subscribers have for SALE, sundry valuable tracts of LAND, on the waters of the Miami and Scioto rivers, state of Ohio. Also, on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers, state of Kentucky, which will be sold for cash or good bonds. For further particulars enquire of William Price, register, who has the title papers, or to William Du-Val. Buckingham January 20, 1808.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Ambrose Dudley of King William county, to secure a debt due by the said Ambrose Dudley to Benjamin Mosby, assignee of William Dandridge—We shall proceed to sell, for ready cash, for the best price that can be obtained, on the premises, on the second day of June next, a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, lying and being in the county of King William, being the same on which the said Dudley now resides, and the same which the said Dudley purchased of William Dandridge, containing 602 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the sum of 400 pounds, current money, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of April, 1807, till payment, together with all expenses attending the execution thereof. BERN'D LIPSCOMB. NATH'L FOX. 26th February, 1808.
10 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on Friday last, a Negro Man named JOHN, a carpenter by trade. He is six feet and upwards high, very likely, of insinuating manners, extremely polite when spoken to. For three years past he lived with Mr. Anderson Barreit. He has a feeble mulatto woman for his wife, in Richmond, living near the work house, where I expect he will stay. He took with him several articles of husbandry; amongst them, a pair of iron wedges, marked with the letter P. I will give a reward of ten dollars, if delivered to me in the lower end of Hanover, or eight if confined in jail, and I apprised of it. He is called by the negroes John Russell. ARMSTEAD RUSSELL. Hanover. January 24, 1808.
IMPRESSED SEAMEN. It has been presented to the Secretary of State, that Nathan Thompson, Thomas Williams, Benjamin Bagwell, Joseph Setta, Joseph Cox, Charles Redding, Samuel Henshaw, A. Girdon, Samuel Clapson, Wm. Thompson, John Brant, Thomas Webb, Matthew Soderborn, P. Race, George Smith, William Brown, Minner Smith, William Bender, Robert McCord, William Price, Henry Muller, David Porter, Benjamin Young, Charles Anderson, Isaac Gaines, Thomas Cook, William Jones, John Galloway, Peter Lewis, Thomas Marcomber, John Malville, Daniel M. Hogan, James Boggs, William Tiel, John Jason, James Carney, John Lemont, William Lindsey, Nicholas Miller, John Porter, Peter Murphy, James Patterson, John Skinner, Thomas Allen, Christopher Styon, J. C. Breck, et. Jno. Swaine, John Jarvis, William A. Jennings, Theodore Young, James Hoyt, Joseph Rose, John Till, Joseph Haswell, and John Williams, who call themselves American citizens, have been impressed and are now detained in the British service. The friends of these men are hereby notified, that upon their transmitting to this department, proof of the citizenship, together with a description of the persons of the above named seamen, measures will be taken to procure their discharge. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, April 13, 1808.
Then tested & much admired ENGLISH HORSE  Jack Andrews; IMPORTED by W. LIGHTFOOT, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, full 15 and 1-2 hands high, a blood bay, finely formed, in high health vigor and spirit, the most active and best bottomed horse ever imported into this country, now rising 14 years old.
Will stand the ensuing season at Temple Hill, on Mechanic's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within 1 mile of German's mill and 2 miles of the brick tavern, and will be let to mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars if paid by the 10th day of August. Gentlemen's notes will be required with their mares for 5 guineas discharged as above; 3 guineas the leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare to be with foal, and one dollar with each mare to the groom; the leap and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered. Provided the mare is changed the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasturage, well enclosed, in three separate fields, gratis. Servants will be boarded at $2 per week, and grain will be furnished at the market price and given in manner and quantity agreeably to direction, and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escapes but will not be liable for any that may happen. JAMES KINSLIVING, For William Lightfoot.
This celebrated horse's performances in England, has not been inferior to any horse there, except his brother Dick Andrews, who is considered now the best horse in that country, giving 7 pounds—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property—See Racing Calendar for that year. At Worcester, July 5th, a maiden plate of £50 for 3 years old, Gatrell 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkin's son's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns's ch m Sweet Bothereon, 5 years old; Mr. Hardins b c Eglantine, 4 years old. Stafford, October 7th—The town purse of £50 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, 3 years old, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Betterton's Little Pickle, 4 years old, Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns's b h Tue blue, 5 years old. In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 8th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayley's ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's b f Scotland, 3 years old. Denby, August 15th—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lilly of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue—in 1799, he won twice, to wit: At Ludlow, on Friday, the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart at 3 heats. At Worcester, August 8th—He won the city and county subscription of £50 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Artley's filly Dutchess, 4 years old; Mr. Coventry's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Smith's ch g Hocks, 5 years old—after the first heat 4 to 1 on her; at the second heat 4 to 1 on Jack Andrews. In 1800 he won 6 times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Major Rooke. August 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h Labore, 4 mile heats for 5 guineas—At Oxford, the town purse of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews, at 4 heats, beating Sir F. Pooles ch m Duchess of Limbs, 5 years old, Lord Donegall's b h Wangle distanced the 3th heat—September, at Warwick, he won the town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Tharm's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooks's b h Shealine, Mr. Edwards' b m Duchess.
At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members' purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Pooles b m Miscreant, 5 years old, Mr. Whelley's ch h Expectation, Mr. Fragley's b h Cupid—six to four on Miscreant. In 1801, Jack Andrews at New Market, April 20th, received forfeit from Mr. Heithcoat's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lb. 200 guineas, half forfeit. Bebury, June 16th—The Bebury stake, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir I. Vane's Cock fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Heithcoat's Hippona, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Dick Andrews, Mr. Heithcoat's Popinjay and Cox's Edwin. June 17th, a sweepstakes of 5 guineas each, 30 subscribers was won by Jack Andrews, beating col. Governor's Lady Catherine, Mr. Howorth's Snuff Box. Bedford, September 10th—The Woburn Stake of 10 guineas each, 4 miles, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumvir, Mr. Galding's b c Skyrocket. Endfield, September 23, £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Frogley's g h Ploughboy, Velvet horse Little Thought Of, Hepherson and Comedian—See Racing Calendar for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great length to mention all the races he has won. Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 miles, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rooke's Jack Andrews, aged, 11 st. 7 lb. walked over—See Racing Calendar for 1802, page 385. At Lambourne, in Sept. Wednesday 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacripant, Mr. Bacon's b m Snap.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.  PEDIGREE Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highflyer, his grandam Cardinal Puff, his great grandam by Tattler, his great great grandam by Snip, his great great great grandam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great grandam by Stanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Fanny's White Neck, full sister to the Minbury Galloway, great great great grandam by Sauce Box, a son of Gegg, sire of Croft's Old Partner. JAMES LORD, (Seal.)
I do hereby certify that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me in by Jas. Lord. Given under my hand and seal, this 23d of December, 1802. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT, (Seal)
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Almandra by Ominum, her dam Cloudy by Blank—Crab, Weddington mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803, by James Wheatley.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, April 13, 1808.
The Famous High Blooded English Horse  HAMBLETON, BRED by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near 16 hands high, in good form and elegance, rising 16 years old, of high heat and great perfection, imported by Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation in Hanover county, 10 miles from Richmond and 2 from Hanover Town and New Castle, to cover mares at 6 guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of 20 dollars at any time before the first of August next, when the season will expire, with one dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Ten dollars the single leap, and 40 dollars to insure a mare with foal. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, with branches running through the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded for two dollars per week, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The greatest attention will be paid by my overseer, Mr. John Hoag, but no liability for escapes or accidents. Any gentleman putting 6 mares to Hambleton may send one gratis. GEORGE BLAKEY. February 15, 1808.
PEDIGREE. Hambleton was got by Dangannon, sire of Bedford and one of the best sons of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse in England of his day, and covered at fifty guineas—his dam by Snap, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross, 1793—her dam, Young Marsk's dam by Blank, Smiling, Miss Meynell, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitehirst, Old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES. This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in 20 races before he left the turf, 4 of which he walked over, none running to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 16th, he won a sweepstakes of ten gs each, for 3 year olds, 6 subscribers, 2 miles, beating Mr. Bell's ch f b f Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b f by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Gatrell's ch c Leicester. At York he won 50L for 3 year olds, beating Lowther's b c Griffin, Crompton's ch c Ambush, Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b c Cedar, and Garforth's ch c—even betting on Ambush against the field. At Manchester, in June, he won 50L for 3 year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalty. At Stockton, Sept. 20, he won a sweepstakes of 20 gs each, 5 subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Field's Highlander, out of Wren and Turner's Delphine—In 1795, Hambleton won 5 times, to wit: a handicap purse of 50L 2 mile heats, at 4 years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs and Wathin's b c 5 years old. At Edinburgh, July 20, he won his majesty's plate of 100 gs 4 years old, 4 mile heats, beating Greyson's b h Acher, 5 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Greeping Kate. At Dumfries in Oct. he won 50L beating Lord Darnington's b m Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, Oct. 5, a purse of 50 gs beating Mr. Baird's Black Gock. In 1797, he won 8 times, to wit: at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of ten gs each, 5 subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Land and Arthur. At Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 20th, 50 gs for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsy. On Friday the 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 gs beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose, in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50L plate, and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50L. At Kelso, Oct. 16 for a plate of 50 gs he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 gs given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 st 4 mile heats, then 6 years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Fitzmaurice's Trimmer, aged, and Kinkeade's Hector, aged—and Saturday following, a purse of 50L given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Rohiker. At Carlisle he won 100 gs for Sir Sitwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1799, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50L for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Lipopopamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 gs for all ages, beating Pifchoire and Contradior. See the racing Calendars for the foregoing years. Wm LIGHTFOOT.
Colt's Performances—London. Hambleton's colts also rank very high as racers, both for speed and bottom, as they proved themselves good runners in England. In 1805 at Catterick bridge, on Thursday 18th, Wentworth's b c Silverheels by Hambleton, two years old, won a sweepstakes of ten gs 8 subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Riddle's b c by Overton, dam of Spadille; Mr. Lord's ch c by Piperdam dam by Paymaster—Lord Strathmore's g c by Overton, dam by Delphin—Several others also started but were not placed—Durham, Wednesday, 24th, a Maiden Plate of 50L, given by the country members, for all ages, 3 mile heats. Sir H. Williams's b c by Hambleton, 2 years old, run 4 heats, and proved second best—and 4 others started and proved themselves good runners.
CERTIFICATES. London, 17th February, 1806. William Lightfoot, Esq. Dear Sir,—Hambleton ought to stand very high with you, as his colts in this country turn out excellent runners, &c. Ro Crew. Charlotte, 10th May, 1806. I put five mares to Hambleton, and they all proved in foal, and the colts fine and large—I had to have a mare which has bro't me four colts, one by Diomed, one by Dragon, one by Seagull, and another by Hambleton, and the Hambleton colt has the preference of either: I think her one of the finest fillies, both in size and figure that I ever saw—Given under my hand. Henry Lester. Lunenburg, 5th May, 1806. This will certify that I put a mare to Hambleton in 1804, when he stood at Mr. H. Lester's in Charlotte county, and am as well pleased, if not better, with the col's by him, than with any the same mare ever had—she previously bred by Coeur de Lion, Diomed, Quicksilver and Dion. Charles Lester. Charlotte county. In the year 1804 I put a mare to Hambleton then kept by Mr. H. Lester of this county, and am fully persuaded that it is the best colt the mare had, and is in my estimation the best colt I ever bred from any horse—I moreover never have heard of any complaining of their colts from that horse. Thomas Read, Jr. Hanover County. I herewith certify that Mr. Wm. Lightfoot's horse Hambleton, stood at my stable the last season, and that he has proved an excellent foal getter: his colts would do credit to any horse on the continent. Wm. Morris of this county and I put five mares each, all of which proved in foal. Given under my hand this 7th day of May, 1806. John Thornton. Albemarle county, Temple Hill, (Va.) I do hereby certify that Mr Wm Lightfoot's
English horse Hambleton, stood at my stable two seasons, viz in 1806 and 1807; and I consider him to be an excellent foal getter, at any house that I have been acquainted with—I have seen a number of his colts; I consider them large, fine and handsome.—Not one that I have seen was indifferent—I have previously put my fine mare Lady Slipper to Precipitate, Knowsley and Hambleton, and she brought a colt by each, the Hambleton I consider much preferable. Given under my hand 10th December, 1807. James Kinsolving. Charlotte County, 6th May, 1806.
We the undersigned subscribers had colts dropped last season by Hambleton, and they are esteemed by us and we believe by the neighbours generally, to be remarkable good colts; being for the most part large, fine and handsome. We also believe that the season he stood in this country, he got as many colts as any horse could get with the same number of mares. William Mitchell, James Lawkin, Gamm Swanson, Overton Pettus, Thomas Pettus, Wm. L. Morton, W. B. Lester.
The Celebrated English Stallion  BEDFORD, WILL stand the season at my house, in Charlotte county, five miles distant from Gode and Brevard bridges; on Appomattox river, and 25 from Richmond and Petersburg. The following terms will be attended to:—FORTY DOLLARS are required for the season: the same to be secured by a note to be sent with each mare, but the note may be discharged by the payment of Twenty-Five DOLLARS at any time within the season, which will expire on the last day of July. The groom-fee will be ONE DOLLAR per mare. Should any mare sent to this horse not prove to be in foal, the owner, provided he retains possession of the same the succeeding season, may be permitted to put her to Bedford gratis. The mares will have the benefit of safe and extensive pasturage, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents. They will be supplied with provender on very reasonable terms, provided the money is sent to make the purchase. Servants who attend the mares, will be boarded at the rate of ten shillings and six pence per week. BEDFORD, from his performances and his real character, ought to stand as his former season price of fifty dollars, but the distressed situation of the country, as to money matters, induces the subscriber to reduce the sum and to make the payment of it as easy as possible to those who may think proper to raise from this elegant and valuable stock. BEDFORD is a fine blood bay, nearly 16 hands high, with great bone and muscular powers his colts are equal if not superior to those of any horse in America. He is the sire of the following distinguished runners—Fairy, it is believed, out of thirteen races (4 mile heats) she won twelve, and is the only neg that ever beat Leviathan—Galatin, Nancy Air, Dungannon, Peggy, Lottery, Cup Bearer, Volunteer, Neat o, Dutchess, Loin, Whiskey, and many other fine horses are the immediate descendants of Bedford. BEDFORD, was imported by the late col. John Hoome, bred by Lord Grosvenor, was got by Dangannon, the best son of Eclipse, his dam Fairy by Highflyer, his grandam Fairy Queen, who was also the grandam of Citizen by Young Gaze, Ruth's Branch-Eyes by Crab. Wm. Lightfoot by snake, Bad Galloway. Grown by Dan. THOMAS BRANCH. March 4, 1808. (w3m)
The thorough bred imported horse,  GOUTY, WILL stand the ensuing season at my plantation on Rucker's Run, 5 miles from Antheur courthouse and 12 from Warrenton, and will cover mares at 25 dollars the season, 15 dollars the leap and 40 dollars insurance with one dollar to the groom in either case. The leap money to be paid at the time of service, the season on first day of August, and the insurance on first day of March 1809. Crop tobacco inspected a any of the warehouses on James river from Lynchburg to Richmond will be received in payment at 5 dollars per 100 lb. if tendered on or before the day it becomes due. Pasturage gratis but no liability for accidents or escapes—GOUTY is a beautiful bay, 11 years old, 5 feet 3 inches high, elegantly formed and of great strength. He was got by Sir Peter Teazle, and came out of the celebrated Yellow Mares, she was got by Tandem, her dam Pedrina by Herod out of Fain Forester by Sloe, and so through the best stock that England has produced as may be seen by reference to the general stud book—Sloe was the most distinguished racer of his day, & was never beat. GOUTY's colts are running with great credit in England—in 1805 four only started, of which one was a winner and when losing they came in with great credit, beating the get of Buzzard, Precipitate, Oscar, Sir Peter Teazle and others of the first character in England—in 1807 Mr. Weatherby (author of the Racing Calendar) writes to me under date Sept 15th, at which time the racing for that year was not over, that several of Gouty's colts were winners, and one of them had the misfortune to break his shoulder, or it was supposed he would have been the best of his year in England. The season will commence on first March and terminate first August. R. RIVES. February 10, 1808. tow
Extract of a letter just received by the Subscriber from Mr. Weatherby (author of the Racing Calendar) dated 15th January, 1808.—For the small number of Gouty's colts which started the past year, their success has been very great, their being five winners, and I think not more than seven or eight have appeared. Signed, JAS. WEATHERBY. April 20.
At a Court held for Buckingham County, the 11th day of January, 1808. James Murphy & Company, pfs. In William Jones (son of John) and Thomas E. Jones, defts. ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant William Jones, is not an inhabitant of this state. It is ordered and decreed that unless the said William Jones shall appear here, on or before May court next, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, R. ELDRIDGE, jr. D. C.

"Peace!" spread itself through the immense assemblage. On the converse of this question being put, only one hand was held up, and it was immediately explained to the meeting that the circumstance was entirely imputable to a misconception of the question.
Several excellent resolutions were unanimously agreed to, the whole of which, we are sorry we have not room for insertion; the following are deserving of attention:
"That the right of petition is the undoubted privilege of the subjects of this realm, and that the King wears his crown by virtue of the same solemn compact by which this right is secured to his subjects; and therefore, whoever attempts to control or oppose them, in the exercise of this right, is equally the enemy of the constitution, the King and the people. That should his Majesty be advised to reject the prayer of our petition, we will, from time to time, exercise our constitutional right of petitioning."
Numerous and respectable meetings have also been held at Thurleston and the Bingly at which similar resolutions were passed.
We will not say, nor do we think that the men to whose hands the administration of our public affairs is at present entrusted, will ever make peace; they and their party seem much more disposed to excite jealousies and animosities both at home and abroad, and to promote a spirit of contention; but we are bold to maintain, that before this day six months, (on the supposition that the petitioning spirit is not suffered to droop) a negotiation for peace will, be set on foot, and that such negotiation will terminate in peace, except, contrary to our expectations, the demand of the enemy should be found incompatible with the security and essential interests of this country.
From the Alexandria Daily Advertiser , of May 4.
On Saturday the 30th ult. the annual Sheep Shearing, instituted by George Washington Parke Custis, Esq. was held at his seat at Arlington. About forty gentlemen of the neighboring county were present. It was a cause of infinite gratification to see this patriotic and praiseworthy establishment, so numerously and respectably attended, and already exhibiting such strong evidence of the utility contemplated by its worthy founder.
The premiums of the present year were, for the finest year old ram lamb, and for the best specimen of ten yards of home-spun cotton cloth.
Four gentlemen of the best estates in this part of the country, major Lawrence Lewis, of Woodlawn, John Tayloe, Esq. of Mount Airy, Hayward Foote, Esq. of Hayfield, and William Alexander, Esq. of Preston, contended as breeders of that invaluable animal, the sheep; and each by his personal attendance, and evident anxiety to gain the palm, at the same time that they furnish the most laudable example, exhibited the strongest imaginable proof of the advantages of stimulus like the present, to bring into action the exertions of the wealth and of the reflecting part of the society, to develop the latent resources of the country for the great benefit of the community at large.
The four lambs shown by those highly respectable gentlemen farmers, were animals uncommon indeed in Virginia and Maryland, and would do credit to any country, as well for size and form, as for the weight and quality of the fleece. The visitors selected from their own number, as judges of the day, Thomas Digges, Esq. of Warburton, General John Mason, of Annastan island, William Lee, Esq. of Burgess farm, and Jonathan Swift Esq. of Alexandria; Col Denesley, was appointed Judge of the wools. They adjudged to John Tayloe, Esq. for his lamb, as combining most of the desirable qualities, the prize cup.
Mrs. Dennison, Mrs. Ball, and Miss Polly Fields, all of Fairfax county, Virginia, produced each a piece of cotton cloth, of their own home manufacture, and delightful specimens of the ingenuity, industry and good housewifery of our country they were, all having been spun and woven in their respective houses amidst the ordinary avocations of the family. The gallant judges placed the golden apple in the fair hands of Miss Fields.
General Mason exhibited a very capital specimen of domestic flaxen manufacture, &c also some very fine spun cotton, which afforded much satisfaction, & gained great applause. Mr. Dick, Mr. Peter, and several other gentlemen, exhibited specimens of wool.
Besides the pleasure derived from the competition just described, the visitors were highly gratified by the exhibition of Mr. Custis's own stock, and at witnessing the success of his experiments in crossing and improving the different breeds of sheep, collected with much care and judgment by him. The Mount Vernon Persian stock, the Smith's island, the Arlington long wooled, the Merino, and several relative crosses, were successively shown and examined with much approbation.
In the afternoon the company partook of the hospitality of the proprietor, in a most abundant and elegant dinner served on the Lawn, under a spacious Marquee. After dinner Mr. Custis addressed the company, and congratulated them on the already promising state of the institution—he explained the motives by which he had been induced to set it on foot—he depicted in a concise and perspicuous manner the advantages which would certainly arise from fostering manufactures of all kinds; but in this part of the country particularly, from encouraging the raising of wool, and making of homespun cloth—he took an exten-
sive and extremely interesting view of the present situation of the U. S. as relates to foreign nations, and pointed out in the most forcible manner the necessity of rendering ourselves independent of them, by furnishing our own supplies of manufactured articles. He adverted in a reserved and highly decorous manner, to his own efforts on these subjects; declared his conviction of the duty which every member of society owes to the community, to contribute by individual exertion, and by example, to the bettering the condition of his fellow men, and to introduce and encourage such improvements as are calculated to produce so desirable an end. He disclaimed every thing like personal emolument from the establishment—asked the aid of the gentlemen present, and of the neighboring country, to carry into execution, by degrees, his system, calculated for the good of the community, not for himself. He stated that he should in a short time publish a prospectus of the whole, containing some valuable additions to the present plan, and concluded by soliciting the annual attendance of the gentlemen present, and of their friends.
The address was received with great satisfaction and applause. Mr. Digges, as soon as it was closed, gave—"The Arlington sheep shearing, many prosperous returns of the day."
Mr. Custis, after a few prefatory and feeling remarks, in which he took occasion, in a very appropriate manner, to introduce the Tent under which his guests were then seated, and which, in former days, had oft proudly conveyed his illustrious relative in the field of privation, of toil, and of danger; and amidst a general emotion, excited in the breasts of the whole company (most of whom had been the neighbors and personal friends of that good man) by the recollection of past times, gave—"The memory of Gen Washington."
Gen. Mason moved, that on the next, and each succeeding meeting, at the Arlington sheep shearing, the visitors should appear clad in American manufacture—the motion was warmly applauded, and immediately and unanimously adopted.
Arlington Sheep-shearing, April 20, 1808. The subscribers, appointed by the gentlemen visitors present to adjudge the premiums offered by the proprietor, George Washington Parke Custis, Esq. for the finest year old Lamb, and for the best specimen of home spun cloth—proceeded to examine three pieces of cotton cloth, one produced by Mrs. Dennison, of Fairfax county, Virginia; dark mixture, fully a yard wide, very fine, and remarkably handsome. One by Mrs. Ball, of the same county, chequered, of firm and excellent texture, a yard wide, and of neat pattern; and the third by Miss Peggy Fields, of the same county, white, of exceeding fine thread, pattern Marseilles, of small figure, very soft and even, and extremely beautiful, 7.8ths yard wide.
Four gentlemen offered Lambs, and entered into competition for the prize.
Lawrence Lewis, Esq. of Woodlawn, Virginia, exhibited a Lamb called Dishley, his sire of the Arlington long wooled race, bred by Mr. Custis; he weighed on the hoof 140 lbs. fleece 6 1/4 lbs.
Hayward Foote, Esq. of Hayfield, V. shewed a Lamb called Badger, of same breed and age, weighed on the hoof unshorn 105 lbs. his fleece 3 3/4 lbs.
John Tayloe, Esq. of Mount Airy, Virginia, shewed a Lamb called Superb, his dam a ewe of Col. Dorsey's stock, (well known) by a ram of Mr. Tayloe's own breed, his weight on the hoof unshorn 120 lbs. fleece, 4 1/4 lbs. height 2 feet 8 3/4 inches, length from tip of the nose to the end of the tail 5 feet 10 3/4 inches.
Wm. Alexander Esq. of Preston, Virginia, shewed a Lamb called Preston, of the home breed, weight on the hoof unshorn 149 lbs. fleece 7 3/4 lbs. height 2 feet, 5 1/2 inches, length from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail 5 feet 10 1/4 inches.
In the opinion of the judges, the wool of Mr. Foote's lamb was of the longest staple, it measured full 12 inches—that of Mr. Tayloe's lamb was the finest fibre—that of the lambs of Mr. Lewis, and of Mr. Alexander, was inferior somewhat in fibre to Mr. Tayloe's, and in length of staple to Mr. Foote's.
Taking into consideration the great weight and size of Mr. Tayloe's lamb, and the fineness of the wool, although the fleece was not so heavy as that of one of the others—the judges unanimously declare the premium to be his—and they adjudge to Miss Peggy Fields the prize for the best specimen of cloth: They do this with more pleasure as this beautiful piece of cloth was spun and woven by Miss Fields herself.
THOMAS DIGGES, J. MASON, WILLIAM LEE, JONATHAN SWIFT,
COMMUNICATION. You will herewith receive a report of the evidence in a criminal prosecution, which was lately conducted in the District Court of Prince Edward. The case is characterized by an atrocity, which probably has not been equalled, and certainly never surpassed by the wickedness of man. Many respectable gentlemen in this quarter have expressed a wish that the particulars of Blank's horrid crime should be laid before the public. I attended the trial, committed the substance of the testimony to paper and have since submitted it to the inspection of several gentlemen who heard it, and have expressed to me an opinion, that my report does not by any means exhibit an exaggerated picture, but that it might have been much more strongly colored, without doing injustice to the criminal.
Farnville, April 20.
At the last District Court of Prince Edward, John Blank, of Halifax county, was convicted of murder in the first degree, for cruelly killing his wife in the month of February last. This atrocious murder is distinguished by a brutality unparalleled in the history of either civilized or savage man. Barbarians have often exhibited an unrelenting cruelty of feelings towards their enemies, and have derived a malignant pleasure from their sufferings protracted sometimes, perhaps, for a whole day. But, I believe, another instance has not occurred, wherein a husband, who had not been married longer than 8 or 9 months, and whose wife was in an advanced state of pregnancy, deliberately formed and executed, the horrid purpose of putting her to death by cruelties repeated, and tortures protracted, for six days.
On Sunday evening the day of February, two young men of Blank's family were ap-
proaching his house, when they heard the cries of his wife shrieking and imploring mercy: They concealed themselves under a fence, and saw Blank bring her out twice, and whip her unmercifully. She escaped from him that night, but returned the next morning. He kept her afterwards up stairs in the day time and brought her down at night. On the succeeding Thursday, two women of the neighborhood went to Blank's house, and were by him invited up stairs to see his wife, whom they found in bed, unable to see him, shockingly bruised and beaten, and one hand severely bitten. On Friday evening, Blank was heard in his house swearing and cursing bitterly, and threatening to send some one to hell. After which he required one of his sons to take his gun and do it. He was seen about that time without a shirt, washing his face, breast, and hands, which were bloody, and one of his sons said he had been whipping a negro. The voice of Mrs. Blank was heard in the house by a young man, whom she called and requested to come to her; but Blank would not permit him to go in. Early on Saturday morning, two of Blank's sons and a young man who had lived with him, found him in his house sitting on a bed, upon which was the dead body of his wife, whose death he affected to lament, declaring he would put an end to his own life. A large switch, both ends of which were beaten to a frayed, and an open knife stained with blood, lay by him. Nobody was in the house but Blank and the corpse of his wife. He wanted his will written, and his saddle-bags were in the room packed full with his clothes. At this time he was intoxicated; but had not been seen in that condition until then, since he began the treatment of his wife, which ended in her death. Several persons of the neighborhood, which by this time had been alarmed, came with a magistrate to Blank's house. He fired a gun at two of those who first appeared, and strongly evinced a determination to shoot at others; but at length by a piece of dexterous management, his person was secured, the house was diligently searched, and no person was found in it except Blank, the dead body and those who had come in since the death of Mrs. Blank. He did not impute the murder of his wife to any other person. The skull of the deceased was broken in several places, her head was almost destitute of its natural covering, and locks of her hair were scattered over the whole floor, which was stained with blood. An effort seemed recently to have been made to cover the dead body with clean linen. A morning gown and two shifts of Mrs. Blank, with a shift of Blank's were found in a closet adjoining the room in which the dead body lay, and the shirt was the same which he wore on the preceding Thursday when the females visited his wife. All of these were in a state which showed that they had been saturated with blood, and that an attempt had been made, by wetting and wringing them, to get it out. A wound was found near the ear of the deceased, which was made with a knife. The body exhibited a spectacle of horror, which, in the language of the witnesses, was beyond description. It was bruised and wounded from the crown of the head to the feet, and mangled by the teeth, as well as by the blows of her murderer.
This unfortunate woman, who was not far from the period of child-birth when she was murdered, had ever maintained a good reputation, and was distinguished by the mildness of her temper, and her industrious attention to domestic duties; nor was a single circumstance in her conduct, mentioned by a witness, or ever suggested by Blank, which afforded any ground of complaint on his part, or the slightest palliation of his crime. During the whole trial he preserved an inflexible composure of face, unmoved by the narrative of the witnesses, or by the exhibition of the bloody garments, which appalled every other spectator.
An attempt was made to show a derangement of his mind. But there was nothing in the evidence to induce even a suspicion of his insanity, although he was defended on that ground. The jury did not hesitate to render a verdict convicting him of murder in the first degree, and sentence of death was pronounced against him, by the presiding judge of the court, on the 7th day of the term.
In this statement of the case nothing has been given but what was established in open court, by unequivocal testimony. But the female witnesses, out of court, have averred, that if they had not been restrained by feelings which always prevail with the reputation of their sex, they would have developed facts which would have aggravated the features of this horrible case infinitely beyond any thing which appeared on the trial. Some of them have been communicated; but they are too horrible to be told.
Death. DIED, on Wednesday last, after a lingering illness, Mr. ADAM CRAIG, clerk of the county court of Henrico, and of the Hustings Court of this City.
MARIETTA, (Ohio) April 27.
We have received a communication stating that Harman Blennerhassett has been arrested and given bail to appear at Chillicothe to answer to the indictment found against him in January last for a misdemeanor.
NEW-YORK, May 7 In the British packet Queen Charlotte, from Falmouth, were passengers, Colonel M'Neal, J Bourne, Esq; of South Carolina, Mr Hunter, two French gentlemen, and a lady. Mr Bourne is the bearer of dispatches from Mr Pinkney to the secretary of state; and Colonel M'Neal, who is the new British Consul for Louisiana, has dispatches for Mr Erskine.
Extract of a letter from a merchant in Amsterdam to his correspondent in this city, dated March 4th.
"As respects political information I can only inform you that it seems to be the determination of Bonaparte that all the world shall be at war, and that he will carry it on to the very last extremity, more especially with England, his greatest rival. It will serve as a specimen of his very hostile measures, to observe to you that three days since a cartel arrived here with prisoners from England, which was immediately ordered out again without having had the least communication with the shore. Not even a fishing-boat is allowed to pass the fort without a guard on board, so fearful are they of any communication with Great-Britain. The emperor has ordered a new levy of 90,000 recruits; exclusive of which
his army is computed at 900,000. "An embargo took place here on the 25th of January, for what purpose is at present unknown. The American Consul has petitioned for one of the ships to depart for the United States with all the unfortunate American seamen. This request has been granted; and it is by this conveyance I now address you."
The following is an official abstract of the French troops, who have entered Spain through Irun, between 19th October, 1807, and the 18th January, 1808:
  Gen. Junot's division, 29,379 Inf.   3,653 Cav.   Gen. Dupont's division, 23,927 Inf.   3,121 Cav.   Gen. Mancey's division, 17,983 Inf.   3,330 Cav.   Total 71,289 Inf.   10,104 Cav. 
The division of Marshal Mancey will amount to 30,000 men, including the reserve under the command of General Mouton, at St. Juan Pie de Puerto.
St. Ubes, which was garrisoned by 8000 Spanish troops, has been occupied by a French Corps and the Spaniards ordered into the interior of Estremadura.
Bonaparte has lately fitted up his library in the English taste, and rather plain than otherwise; it is decorated with marble busts of celebrated characters, amongst which are those of Mr Fox and Lord Nelson.
The revenue of France at present amount to between 30 and 40 millions sterling, and the subjects pay, in the aggregate, about 33 per cent. The taxes are chiefly levied on windows, individuals, door-ways, sign-boards, furniture, and working patents, without which no one is permitted to manufacture in any way; the Custom-house duties, which used to contribute greatly to the national supplies, are now greatly deficient of their accustomed produce. The annual consumption of food in Paris is stated at 258,540,000 francs, or about 10,776,000, and one-sixth part of the population of that capital are classed as paupers.
Bonaparte has adopted a very extensive plan for the improvement of Paris:—amongst other subjects, all the streets between the Carrousel and the Louvre are to be pulled down, and another gallery corresponding with the gallery of the Louvre, to be built with an open arcade, leaving in the front of the Thuilleries a parade sufficiently large to exercise an army of 100,000 men. Another new bridge is building over the Seine, from the middle of the champ de Mars, and several new fountains are erecting, and the new national Monument in the cemetery of the Magdalens, and the triumphal arch in the garden of the Thuilleries, commemorative of the victories of Napoleon, are prosecuted with activity. The other national works going forward are a column 150 feet high, in the Place Vendome, to the French arms, with an avenue to the Boulevards; a martial temple on the Boulevards St Honore, to contain the statues of the different Generals who have distinguished themselves; on plates of gold, the names of all the officers and men who fell in battle are to be displayed; and on plates of silver, the names of all the officers and men who fell in battle are to be displayed; and on plates of silver, the names of those who survived those conflicts; a temple to victory at the barriere of the Camps Elysees, of immense magnitude, a new facade to the Legislative palace in the pantheon of St. Genevieve; the quay of Desaix, which is to be faced with a piazza; and the column of Rostock.
The captain of the French privateer schooner La Confiance informs us that Guadaloupe is blockaded by a British squadron, and has about six months provisions. Point Petre has a garrison of about 4000 men, and has been put into a complete state of defence.
The Confiance carries six 6-pounders, one 18 and 47 men; and is the same privateer that captured the British packet Duke of Montrose.
Captain Barry, who arrived at this port on Sunday from Madeira, which island he left on the 9th of March, informs us he read in the French papers at Madeira, that the Emperor Napoleon had created TALLEYRAND King of Portugal.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 23. STATE COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE.
At a stated meeting of the committee of correspondence, appointed by the convention assembled at Lancaster, at the last session of the legislature; held at the house of John Miller, in Fourth street, on Saturday the 30th April, 1808. It was resolved, That it be recommended to the democratic citizens of the city of Philadelphia, to assemble in town meet-
ing, on Monday the 16th day of May next, at the state house, at four o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of expressing their opinion on the choice of candidates for president and vice president of the United States, at the next general election.
Published by order of the committee, THOS. LEIPER Chairman. WM. DUANE, secretary pro tem.
NORFOLK, May 4. TWO DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND. Captain Garey in the fast sailing ship Rolla, arrived yesterday from London, (last from Falmouth in 35 days) by whom & a passenger, the Editor of the Ledger has been favored with papers to the 26th of March. Their contents are not, however, of much interest, such articles as appear most so, have been selected for this day's paper.
The debates on the petitions against the orders of Council were before the House of Commons, and the examination of witnesses was going on. No decided opinion is expressed in the papers upon the probable fate of those petitions, but it is our opinion from remarks dropped in the course of debate, that there will be no relaxation of those orders, and this opinion is strongly supported by private letters of a very late date. The ministers appear to have taken a ground which they will not abandon, but by compulsion, that is they will not relax while the decrees of Berlin and Milan are in force.
Most of the articles of produce of this country, were advancing daily in price, particularly naval stores and staves. The prices of the wheat of that country and American flour, are lower than could have been supposed—wheat from 53 to 70s per quarter of eight bushels, and American flour from 53 to 42s. per barrel.
Admiral Berkeley had just arrived, but no further notice than barely to announce his arrival, is taken of him.
American vessels continue daily to be brought in under the orders of council, and many have been condemned. We have been favored with a list of a great number, which he shall publish hereafter, not having room in this day's paper.
Captain Garey, brought dispatches from London for the Secretary of State.
IN COUNCIL, May 6, 1808. Proposals will be received by the Executive until Friday the 17th day of June next, for making 300 Rifles, of the following description, viz:
The barrel to be three feet nine inches long, and of a calibre suited to carry a ball of half an ounce weight, avoidupois, with four loops to confine it in the stock. The screw of the breech to contain four full threads to confine it in the barrel. The sight nearest the muzzle to be two and one fourth inches from the end of the barrel to the centre thereof, and the sight nearest the breech to be fourteen inches from the breech end of the barrel.
The stock to be made of curled maple or black walnut wood well seasoned (the maple will be preferred.) The breech of the stock to be fifteen inches and three-fourths long from the end of the barrel to the heel, and the stock, if made of maple, to be colored with aqua fortis.
A good double bridled lock, with a friction wheel in the end of the hammer spring. The lock plate to be five & an half inches long, one inch broad, and all the several parts thereof, to be made in due proportion thereto. The mounting to be made of brass well polished. The parts to consist of a heel plate, guard, three thimbles, a nose piece, patchbox, spring, &c. The guard to be formed with a curve rising from the stock, to support the hand when the finger is applied to the trigger. The forward end of the guard to be confined to the stock, with a stud and pin and the tale thereof with a wood screw. One screw in the breech for confining the barrel in the stock, the end of which screws into the trigger plate, and through which there is a female screw. Two screws to confine the lock to the stock and barrel, which screws are to be case hardened. Two wood screws in the heel plate, one wood screw in the tale of the guard and seven small wood screws in the patch box. The trigger to be case hardened. The Rifle to be furnished with bullet moulds and a wiper suited to its calibre; a ramrod of good hickory wood stained with aquafortis, and a bayonet.
DANL. L. HYLTON, Clk. of the Cl.
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.
Taken up by the Subscriber, living in Buckingham county, about 6 miles above Buckingham C. H. A BAY HORSE, about 4 years old this Spring, a few white hairs in his forehead and some on each side of his back, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high. The owner by paying charges and proving property may take him away.
Moses Spencer. 7th May, 1808.
Absconded ON the morning of the 9th inst. from the Subscriber, an apprentice to the Taylor's business, named WILLIAM PA HAM FERNANDO, in the 20th year of his age; about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, very much freckled, his hair of a red color, and stout made. This boy was bound to me by the Orphan's Court of Prince George County; and all persons are cautioned from harboring or employing him at their peril, as the utmost rigors of the law will be enforced against them. A reward of five dollars will be paid for the delivery of the said boy to me in this place. William MOTIS. Petersburg, May 10 1808. Mr. Diddop of Richmond, and Mr. Henry Sumpter of Manchester, will oblige me by giving any information in their power, concerning the said boy. W. M.