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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVTH YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No 1449.]
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  Tobacco, $ 3 50 CASH.   WHEAT, new, 0 67 do.   FLOUR, superfine, new, 4 do.   FLOUR, fine, 3 50 do.   CORN, 2 do.   Hemp, clean, (her ton) 160 00 do.   Iron, 110 00 do.   Bacon, 10 do.   Whiskey, 37 do. 
American Literature.
JUST PUBLISHED,
By C. & A. CONRAD, & Co. Philadelphia; And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Richmond.
The Columbiad,
A POEM IN 10 BOOKS—By JOEL BARLOW.
THIS title announces a work of the highest interest that the RES GESTA of our country or of any other can furnish. With regard to the merits of the execution, it would ill become us, the publishers, to speak in that strain of commendation which alone would give utterance to our sentiments. Of this, the public, to whom it is now offered, will judge for themselves. We will only state one circumstance, which ought to be understood by the purchaser before we solicit his patronage. The ancient Juvenile Poem of Mr. Barlow, called the Vision of Columbus , is so far absorbed in this, as henceforward to disappear from the list of his works. All that he has thought worthy of the subject in that Poem has been incorporated in this—which may amount to one fourth or one third of the former work. He has now in his mature years and judgment, taken a much wider range over the American regions of fact and fancy, than the fortunes of this hemisphere have opened to his view, and "the work is now probably destined to stand, the epic song of his country."
No pains or expense have been spared to give it a dress and ornament suitable to its intrinsic merit. It is in one volume royal quarto. Illustrated by twelve engravings on the following subjects: 1. Hesper's appearing to Columbus in prison. II. Capn and Olla instructing the savages in agriculture and the domestic arts. III. Zamor killed by Capn. IV. Inquisition. V. Cesar passing the Rubicon. VI. Cortez presiding over the Prison. VII. Murder of Lucinda. VIII. Gormaz resigning his sword to Washington. IX. Rave of the Golden Fleece. X. Initiation to the Mysteries of Isis. XI. Final resignation of prejudices.
These eleven subjects were painted by the celebrated Smirke, expressly for this poem. The pictures are now exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, where the public can examine their admirable execution, and form some idea of the expense and labor bestowed on the decorations of this work. They were engraved by the best artists in England; and the engravings were in such high estimation among the amateurs, that several proof copies were sold in London at six guineas a set. To these is added a portrait of the author, painted by Robert Fulton, and finely engraved by Arthur Smith.
The poem, we believe, is better than any before made in this country; and the printing by Fry & Kammerey, may be regarded as a specimen of typography hitherto unsurpassed, and seldom equalled in the world.
Also just received, and for sale as above, The 2nd No. of Col. Toxodon's AMERICAN ARTILLERIST'S COMPANION. The Discarded Son; or Haunt of the Banditti; a tale; by Regina M. de Roche, author of the Children of the Abbey, &c. &c. Modern Chivalry; containing the adventures of a captain, and Teague O'Regan his servant; by H. H. Brackenridge. The Lay of the Last Minstrel; a Poem; by Walter Scott. The Hovers of St. Domingo; written by a lady at Cape Francois. The Lay of an Irish Harp; The Wild Irish Girl, and St. Clair. By Miss Owenson. The Pleasures of Hope and Pleasures and Pains of Memory. Jonathan Poffree, or the Honest Yankee; a musical farce, in 3 acts. By L. Bench. April 8, 1808. w6
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having formed a connection in business, under the firm of HOVEY & SIZER, offer for sale, at the Store lately occupied by Mr. Charles J. Macmurdo, the following articles:
 50 bds N. E. Rum,  25 bds. leaf and lump sugar,  12 bags of pepper  2 ton of bar lead  10 boxes cotton and wool cards,  25 boxes candles  15 boxes N. York chocolate  25 trunks of shoes assorted  60 bottles Stone Lime 
HENRY HOVEY, JAMES SIZER.
ALL PERSONS who are indebted to the subscribers are requested to make immediate payment. No other indulgence will be given to those whose bonds and accounts have been due six months.
HENRY HOVEY.
April 5th, 1808. ep5w
Shad & Herring Fishery.
THE Subscriber OFFERS FOR SALE, on as moderate terms as they can be had on the north side of James River,
A quantity of SHAD & HERRING. At the FISHERY NEAR Four Mile Creek; called and known by the name of Mathams. Those who may favor him with their custom will be supplied gratis with aid at said fishery, together with their teams, &c.
JAS. VAUGHAN.
Henrico County, 4th mo: 2d. 1808. 2f
Map of Virginia
For Sale at this Office.
By Authority.
AN ACT,
For procuring an additional number of arms, and for the purchase of saltpetre, and sulphur.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum of money not exceeding three hundred thousand dollars, be, and the same is hereby appropriated out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of procuring by purchase, or causing to be manufactured within the United States, and under the direction of the President of the United States, an additional number of stands of arms to be deposited in safe and suitable places. And for the purchase of saltpetre and sulphur, a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
March 11, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
In addition to the act, entitled "An act supplementary to the act entitled 'An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the U. States.'"
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That during the continuance of the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the U. States," no ship, vessel or boat of any description whatever, owned by citizens of the U. S. and which is neither registered, licensed or possessed of a sea letter, shall be allowed to depart from any port of the U. S. or shall receive a clearance; nor shall any foreign vessel be allowed to depart from any port of the U. S. with a cargo destined for another port of the U. S. or shall receive a clearance for that purpose, until the owner or owners, consignee or factors of such American or foreign vessel, shall, with the master, give bond, with one or more sureties to the U. S. in case of a vessel owned by citizens of the U. S. in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in that of a foreign vessel, four times the value of the vessel and cargo, that the vessel shall not proceed to any foreign port or place, and that the cargo shall be relanded in some port of the U. S. States. Provided, That it shall be lawful and sufficient, in the case of any such American vessel, whose employment has uniformly been confined to rivers, bays, sounds, and lakes, within the jurisdiction of the United States, to give bond in an amount equal to two hundred dollars for each ton of said vessel, with condition that such vessel shall not be employed in any foreign trade during the time limited in the condition of the bond.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That no bond shall be required of boats not manned, or if manned, not being decked, whose employment has been, and shall continue to be confined to rivers, bays and sounds, within the jurisdiction of the United States, and lying within districts which are not adjacent to the territories, colonies or provinces of a foreign nation, whether such boats be licensed or not, and unless in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, such bond be necessary, and in case the Secretary shall deem such bond necessary, it shall be lawful and sufficient for the owner of the boat, to give bond in an amount equal to thirty dollars for each ton of said boat, with condition that such boat shall not be employed in any foreign trade during the continuance of the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States."
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in every case where a bond hath been or shall be given, to the United States, under this act, or under the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States," or under the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, with condition that certain goods, wares and merchandise, or the cargo of a vessel shall be relanded in some port of the United States; the party or parties to such bond shall, within four months after the date of the same, produce to the collector of the port, from which the vessel had been cleared with such goods, wares, merchandise or cargo, a certificate of the relanding of the same, from the collector of the proper port; or failure whereof the bond shall be put in suit, and in every such suit judgment shall be given against the defendant or defendants, unless proof shall be produced of such relanding, or of loss by sea, or other unavoidable accident.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful to export from the United States, in any manner whatever, any goods, wares or merchandise of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture,
and if any goods, wares or merchandise shall, during the continuance of the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States," and of the act supplementary to the last mentioned act, contrary to the prohibitions of this act, be exported from the United States, either by land or water, the vessel, boat, raft, cart, waggon, sleigh, or other carriage, in which the same shall have been exported, shall, together with the tackle, apparel, horses, mules or oxen, be forfeited, and the owner or owners of such goods, wares or merchandise, and every other person knowingly concerned in such prohibited exportation, shall each respectively forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars for every such offence: Provided however, That nothing in this section contained, shall be construed to prevent foreign vessels from departing from the ports of the United States with the cargo or cargoes which may be on board of the same, when notified of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, in conformity with the provisions of the said act, nor to take away any power conferred on the President by the last mentioned act, nor to prevent foreign vessels from furnishing themselves with necessary provisions and sea stores for the voyage, nor fishing vessels from departing with sea stores, salt, and their usual fishing tackle and apparel, in the manner prescribed by the act supplementary to the aforesaid act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That on the return into the United States of any fishing vessel, such as is described by the second section of the act, supplementary to the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States," which shall have sailed subsequent to the passage of the last mentioned act, it shall be the duty of the master and mate to declare, on oath or affirmation, before the collector, whether any part of the fishing fare has been sold during the voyage, and in default of taking such oath or affirmation, the master and mate shall each respectively forfeit and pay, one hundred dollars: Provided, That the aforesaid oath or affirmation may be dispensed with so far as relates to the fishery on our own coasts, in the customary small vessels.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all penalties and forfeitures, incurred by force in this act, shall be sued for, recovered, distributed and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," passed the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, and may be mitigated or remitted in the manner prescribed by the act entitled "An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned," passed the third of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, and made perpetual by an act passed the eleventh of February, one thousand eight hundred.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised, if he shall be satisfied by a statement or account current on oath or affirmation of any citizen or citizens of the United States, and such other proof as the nature of the case will admit, or the President may require, that such citizen or citizens have property of value in any port or place without the jurisdiction of the United States, arising from property actually without such jurisdiction prior to the 22d day of December last, to grant on application, permission to such citizen or citizens to dispatch a vessel in ballast to such port or place for the purpose of importing into the United States such property: Provided, That bond with sufficient security be given to the United States under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, in such a sum as he shall deem necessary, with the following conditions, to wit: that such vessel shall not export from the United States any specie or any goods, wares, or merchandise of foreign or domestic growth or manufacture, necessary provisions and stores excepted, that she shall return (reasonable time being allowed for performing the voyage) to the United States with such property, and that she shall not during the voyage either directly or indirectly be engaged in any traffic, freight, or other employment, and that no goods, wares, or merchandise shall be imported in such vessel other than the property for which such vessel shall obtain such permission, or the proceeds of property shipped bonafide by a citizen or citizens of the United States prior to the said twenty-second day of December last: And provided also, That the bond herein directed to be taken, shall not be cancelled, unless the Secretary of the Treasury be satisfied either by oath of the party or parties to the same, or such other proof as the nature of the case will admit, that the conditions of the said bond have been complied with: And provided further, That the owner or owners, factor or agent, master and mate of such vessel, shall on her return to the United States, make oath or affirmation that such vessel hath not, to the best of their knowledge and belief, during the voyage for which such permission had been granted, either directly or indirectly
been employed in any act contrary to the tenor of such bond.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
MARCH 12, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
The following perhaps may account for the recent captures and burnings—
IMPERIAL DECREES.
Rejoinder to his Britannic majesty's order in council, of the 11th Nov. 1807.
At our royal palace at Milan, Dec. 17, 1807.
"Napoleon, emperor of the French, king of Italy, and protector of the Rhenish confederation;—
"Observing the measures adopted by the British government, on the 11th Nov. last, by which vessels belonging to neutral, friendly, or even powers the allies of England, are made liable, not only to be searched by English cruisers, but to be compulsorily detained in England, and to have a tax laid on them of so much per cent. on the cargo, to be regulated by the British legislature;
"Observing that by these acts the British government denationalizes ships of every nation in Europe, that it is not competent for any government to detract from its own independence and rights, all the sovereigns of Europe having in trust the sovereignty and independence of the flag; that if by an unpardonable weakness, and which in the eyes of posterity, would be an indelible stain, if such a tyranny was allowed to be established into principles, and consecrated by usage, the English would avail themselves of it to assert it as a right, as they have availed themselves of the tolerance of governments to establish the infamous principle, that the flag of a nation does not cover goods, and to give to their right of blockade an arbitrary extension, and which infringes on the sovereignty of every state; we have decreed and do decree, as follows:—
Art. 1. Every ship of whatever nation it may belong, that shall have submitted to be searched by an English ship, or to a voyage to England, or shall have paid any tax whatsoever to the English government, is thereby, and for that alone declared to be denationalized, to have forfeited the protection of its king, and to have become English property.
Art. II. Whether the ships thus denationalized by the arbitrary measures of the English government, enter into our ports, or those of our allies, or whether they fall into the hands of our ships of war, or of our privateers, they are declared to be good and lawful prize.
Art. III. The British islands are declared to be in a state of blockade, both by land and sea.—Every ship, of whatever nation, or whatsoever the nature of its cargo so may be, that sails from the ports of England, or of the countries occupied by English troops, and proceeding to England, or to the English colonies, or to countries occupied by English troops, is good and lawful prize, as contrary to the present decree, and may be captured by our ships of war, or our privateers, and adjudged to the captors.
Art. IV. These measures, which are resorted to only in just retaliation of the barbarous system adopted by England, which assimilates its legislation to that of Algiers, shall cease to have any effect with respect to all nations, who shall have the firmness to compel the English government to respect their flag. They shall continue to be rigorously in force as long as that government does not return to the principle of the law of nations, which regulates the relations of civilized states in a state of war. The provisions of the present decree shall be abrogated and null, in fact, as soon as the English abide by the principles of the law of nations, which are also the principles of justice and of honor.
All our ministers are charged with the execution of the present decree, which shall be inserted in the bulletin of the laws.
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By order of the emperor, (Signed) H. B. MARET. Secretary of State.
Royal licence.—The following is a copy of a document with which masters of American vessels are furnished by the British government, on due proof being given that their vessels are loaded with British manufactures.
George the third, by the grace of God, king of Great Britain and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. To all commanders of our ships of war, and privateers, and all others whom it may concern, greeting. Whereas it has been represented to us, on behalf of — that they are desirous of obtaining our royal licence of protecting the American ship — bound on a voyage from — to the U. S. of America, with a cargo of British manufactures, and such goods as are permitted to be exported: We, taking the premises into our royal consideration, are graciously pleased to grant our royal licence for that purpose, and the commanders of all our ships of war and privateers are hereby required and directed not to molest or intercept the said vessel on her intended voyage from — to the U. S. of America, either on account of the existing war, or of any other hostilities which may, in the mean time, take place.
Given at our court of St. James, on the — day of — in the 48th year of our reign. By his majesty's command. HAWKESBURY.
FROM THE AURORA. TO THE REPUBLICAN WHIGS OF THE UNITED STATES.
A project of a nature deeply interesting to the union and honor of the United States, is now meditated, and unless the people are true to themselves, may not only produce evil consequences within, but tend to induce foreign nations to suppose that the American people are a divided, inconstant, and corrupt people.
The project is to call partial meetings in various parts of the union, in every city, town, village, and township—and to publish resolutions or expressions of discontent and dissatisfaction against the policy and wisdom of that administration, which has reserved to us peace and prosperity, and rescued us from the vortex of the dreadful war that has afflicted the whole earth and seas.
It is expected or intended by this project, to produce a delusion similar to that which was raised by artifice to carry the British treaty of 1794.
The period for acting in this city is not yet determined, at least we have not been able to learn that it is, but it is supposed that it is intended to combine that movement with the electioneering operations of the present summer.
It seems to be connected with Pickering's letter, and the movements already seen in parts of Massachusetts, which have, it appears been prematurely brought forward.
The people of this union now see themselves placed in a situation that has excited the envy of the wicked, and the admiration of the virtuous, in all parts of the earth; true to themselves, that admiration must encrease, and that envy prove destructive to those only who feel it.
In such a station, ACT with that dignity and temper free from malignity or persecution, ACT in that spirit of concord and tolerance, which is congenial with freedom, such as has been pursued by the administration of the national government.
We would therefore recommend that whenever any of those factions and hostile meetings are held, that the people in the same districts, also call town and district meetings, as the case may be, and by the expression of the sense of the great mass of the v. g. o. r. strength, and virtue of the several communities of the union, the sense of those who are ready to shed their blood in defence of the national honor, liberty, and independence, in opposition to those who may be ready to sacrifice all of these to their lust of titles, lust of gold, or hatred of civil liberty.
The people, acting with that calm and temperate resolution, which distinguishes them from all nations that have ever existed, will be the best mode of counteracting the intrigues of masked traitors, and seducers of any foreign empires.
FROM THE SAME.
While America was a British colony, she required every thing carried to her, and dated, before sailing to other nations. Just such is the present condition to which she has reduced our trade.
Federalists pretend to excuse her on the ground that her national existence depends on keeping neutrals from supplying her enemies with what they want, but this is false, or she would not grant permits or licenses to carry to her enemies after payment of duty. Did her existence depend on destroying all commerce; to aim to do so, would be excusable on the interest of self-preservation; but to require payment of a duty and taking a license, is without any excuse or justification, besides that of her power to enforce what she wills, on seaborne then this tyrant of the ocean.
Aye, but says federalism, if England falls, France will fall on America, and we shall then have to pay duty to her. If this was true, it can be no worse on the contingency, than it is at present upon a certainty. But there is no reason to fear such a thing. Nonation wishes to monopolize commerce, but such as have no other means of power. Tyre, Carthage, Venice, Holland and England, each of which were very limited, confined and unproductive spots—verify this observation, while no large continental power ever made the attempt—hence we have a security in the nature of the case, besides the word of the greatest potentate that ever trod European ground, and who has never yet falsified his word (only in restoring the king of Prussia after having said he would not) that the seas shall be free, and that war shall be under the least possible evil.
THE TRUTH.
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 Barrett. He has a free 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 appraised of it. He is called by the negroes John Russell.
ARMSTRAD RUSSELL. Hanover, January 24, 1808. 4f

A FEW days ago a copy of M. Cham- pagny's letter of January 5th, 1808, to Gen. Armstrong, was handed about in this city, greatly to the triumph and exultation of the federalists and other enemies of the administration. It was even reported by some of them that the President of the U. States was now convicted of having told a wilful and deliberate falsehood to Congress in his message of March 22, in which he says "The papers, which, for these reasons, I now lay before you, embrace all the com- munications, official or verbal, from the French government, respecting the gene- ral relations between the two countries, which have been transmitted through our minister there, or through any other ac- credited channel, since the last session of Congress; to which time all information of the same kind, had, from time to time, been given them." This declaration of the President was supposed to have been untrue; for that the very important letter from Champagny had actually been recei- ved by him, at that time, and was not com- municated to Congress. The report was that the persevering efforts of Mr. JOHN RANDOLPH, (whose sagacity and friendly disposition towards the administration might, very naturally, have led him to sus- pect the President of telling a lie to the world, and of withholding information, in his possession, under the pretence that it had not come to hand) had, after nine abor- tive attempts, on as many successive days, at length prevailed, and compelled the pro- duction of this interesting document!
Such was the story which circulated for a day or two, to the infinite gratification of a few individuals who love their country so well, they would rather rejoice in the fi- nal disgrace and condemnation of the men who now administer its government, attend- ed with the ruin of the government and nation itself, than in the successful deliver- ance of the U. States from their present difficulties, if such deliverance is to be ac- complished by those men!
According to custom, however, this slan- der against Mr. Jefferson, like so many o- thers which have preceded it, was only born to die; for another mail from the north brought information that other dispatches from France and England both, had been received by the President, after the 22d of March, and that on the 30th of the same month, he had laid before Congress those dispatches, in which this formidable letter from Champagny was contained; that, at the same time, he communicated one from Mr. Erskine, the British ambassador, to our Secretary of State, of at least equal impor- tance with that of Champagny; that both these letters were, at first, communicated confidentially; that the struggle in Congress was not to obtain the papers from the Pres- ident, but to get the injunction of secrecy taken off, and his consent to their publica- tion, which was accordingly granted on the 2d of April; and they are now before the world.
As to the letters themselves, we will beg leave to ask Mr. Timothy Pickering, whe- ther Champagny's letter, written in Janu- ary 1808, could have influenced our govern- ment to lay the embargo in December 1807? and what has become of that terrible doc- ument in which the French emperor dicta- ted to our President, and reduced the U. S. to a province of his confederated empire? or has that document still been concealed by the President? No doubt, Timothy and his friends will still have the modesty to say so; but for their sakes, we very much fear it will never come to light. Mr. Cham- pagny's letter, unlucky for them, does not go to the extent that they wished. It does, indeed, take improper liberties with the U. S. in declaring the opinion of the French emperor that their interests and dignity peculiarly require them to go to war with Great Britain; and that he considers the U. S. as actualy at war with her since the date of her tyrannical decrees of November 11th.
The latter is certainly a declaration which Bonaparte had no right to make; and the style of authority used on his be- half, towards the U. S. is highly reprehensi- ble; but we do not perceive that, in other respects, Champagny's letter expresses any thing more than the decree issued from Mi- lan, had already expressed. On the con- trary, it seems to modify the operation of that decree by saying that the vessels and other property which, by virtue of it, had been seized and might have been altogether confiscated, should only be sequestered un- til the determination of the American go- vernment relative to peace or war with En- gland, should be known. Thus it seems, that although the emperor Napoleon has been pleased to say that he considers the U. S. at war with England , and, yet, in the same breath, he acknowledges that event to be uncertain , and to depend, not on his own despotic will , but on the determination of the American government ; to persuade which government to join him in the war against England, he holds forth, as an in- ducement, the restoration of the sequestered property, which would, otherwise, have been immediately condemned. We there- fore find nothing at all alarming in Cham- pagny's letter, nor any thing that tends so necessarily to a war with France, as some suppose. On the other hand, it is unques- tionably true, that, if our government had the military turn of the emperor Napoleon, and, like him, would rush to arms for the sake of a point of honor, or to acquire addi- tional territory, or renown, without consi- dering the interest of the people whose hap- piness is entrusted to its care, it has already abundant cause for a war with Great Britain. It was natural, therefore, for the warlike Napoleon, according to his military ideas, to suppose that, after the injuries inflicted upon us by Great Britain, no al- ternative to, but that of war, would present itself to the President and Congress. He did not, consider the wide difference between our situation and his. But, in no part of Champagny's letter is there a threat to de- clare war against us, if we do not declare it against England, or even to adopt more rigorous measures affecting our commerce
than those authorized by the Milan De- crees. That decree, tho' oppressive to neu- trals, and in the manner in which it may be enforced, (as Gen. Armstrong's dispatches prove,) contrary to the treaty between France and us, as well as to the general law of nations, was originally a municipal regulation to prevent the admission of Bri- tish manufactures into any part of the French dominions; and it is not altogether certain that, in the end, it will be enforced in such a manner as to violate our rights. What effect the adoption of the measure of an embargo by our government will produce on the emperor Napoleon, we have yet to learn; since no news of it could have reached France by the 15th of January last. When he is informed of the grievous incon- veniences the French colonies and his Eu- ropean dominions must sustain from the suspension of their trade with America; and considers that he has not the means of annoying us at sea, or of sending an army to attack us on land; it is highly probable that even the mighty Napoleon may lower his tone, and agree to exempt the vessels of the United States from the operation of his decrees.
Mr. Erskine's letter is fully as haughty, as that of M. Champagny, with a mixture of the hypocritical and cajoling style for which the British cabinet is so remarkable; and, in our opinion, is vastly more insulting to the United States. His position that, because Bonaparte prohibits neutral vessels, who have touched at England, from entering the ports of France, therefore the British government had a right, (if it had chosen to exercise it) of preventing all neutral vessels from going to France at all, is so absurd to merit a refutation; and the conclusion he pretends to draw from it, that the several decrees of the British government, abridging and almost annihilating our com- merce, were mitigations of that right, and proofs of a friendly disposition towards the U. States, is truly ridiculous. This extraordi- nary cant is something like the morality of the high- way robber who complimented himself on his humanity and generosity, because, when he might have taken all a traveller's money, and left him destitute, he kindly permitted him to retain a small part to bear the expenses of his journey. Such is the "amicable disposition" which Great Britain has hitherto manifested towards this country. Whether she will cease her robberies, and let us enjoy our own in peace, is yet to be seen.
Delegates chosen to serve in the next General As- sembly of this Commonwealth. City of Richmond:—At the close of the poll the votes stood thus: For William Wirt—115. Edwd. Carrington 82. Majority in favor of Wirt 33. Albemarle:—Hugh Nelson and Rice Gailand, Esquires.
We hear from Petersburg, that a duel took place in the vicinity of that town on yesterday morning, between Mr. JOHN D. BURK and Mr. MERTENS, a French gentle- man. At the second fire, our informant says, Mr. Burk was shot through the heart, and expired immediately. Mr. Burk was well known in this & the adjoining states; and was the author of the history of Vir- ginia (now publishing) and several other literary works of merit.
FROM good authority we learn, that Blanks, who was indicted for the murder of his wife, at the present district court of Prince Edward, was found guilty; and will no doubt suffer the punishment annexed to his crime, which was accompanied with, the most unexampled cru- elty, deliberation, and atrocity.
FOR THE ARGUS. OLD TIM has again reared up his bold head, And mischievous throughout Columbia would spread; But vain is his effort, as when he did send, The muskets and cannon to Touissaint his friend. Quaint France he still harbors implacable hate, And wishes with Britain to share her hard fate; But foolish this is, when France is grown stronger, And Britain all see can hold out no longer. And Tom, since the day he was try'd to a pine, Has by some been supposed to be on a decline. He outstrip John Adam's wildest of flights, And still in excesses of mischief delights.
See the Aurora respecting these affairs; and remember Lison's intercepted letter; the removal of Timothy Pickering from his office by John Adams, and the burning of the War- Office, to destroy the proof of presents to, and negotiations with Touissaint.
Oliver Wolcott, senior, caught him inter- fering with hands which he claimed, and tied him to a pine tree, where he remained before he was released long enough to have destroy- ed any other mortal.
With regard to the United States, the po- licy of Britain has been foul and faithless. Her ministry have received our complaints with the smile of deceit, and regarded the murder of our citizens with pernicious sorrow. Always ready to profess her willingness to do us justice, she has never done so. Even when she has extended the right hand of fel- lowship to us, and we had hastened with eagerness to grasp it, she has dexterously withdrawn it and smiled at our credulity. The letter [for which see last Tuesday Argus] of Mr. Madison to Mr. Rose, exhibits so- lemnly a view of our wrongs, that there is no longer a pretext left for doubt; and the reply of the envoy is conclusive evidence of Bri- tish duplicity. The luminous statement of the American secretary displays the dark and injurious deeds of our adversaries, while the ultimatum of Mr. Rose is a soft- toned Miserere to the guilt of Britain.
For an instant, permit me to review the conduct of the British ministry, as ex- hibited by Mr. Rose.
He is despatched to make atonement, to offer reparation for our injured honor. He declares, in the first instance, he cannot enter into discussion without the Ches- apeake is separated from all other consi- derations. In this particular he is gratified. He next proclaims that the president's pro- clamation must be recalled. Here our go- vernment stopped. It was natural they should enquire for what purpose this de- mand was made; to what consequences it led? The British envoy had not stated what satisfaction he would offer; or whether he would be even satisfied with a revocati- on of that act. He might have gone on to require a repeal of the non-importation law; and after persuading us into these weak measures, have turned on his heel,
shaken the dust from his feet, precun- culated our administration pusillanimous, and departed from our shores. What security had we that after every concession on our part he would have made reparation at all? Were we to rely on the promise of Britain? Were we to confide in the faith of her en- voy?—Her diplomatic history too well in- forms us of her treachery to induce any re- liance on her professions.
But the proclamation must be revoked. And wherefore was our government to play so puerile a part? That proclamation had been rendered necessary by other acts than the outrage on the Chesapeake: It had be- come requisite to make the regulations which it ordains in order to save our har- bours from pollution by the detestable acts of British ships of war. The bloody deed of Whitby, the insolence of Love, no less than the abominable proceeding of Hum- bleys, called loudly for a decisive step on our part to preserve the purity of our wa- ters and the neutrality of our jurisdiction. And this proclamation must be recalled!— We must kneel to receive even a common reparation acknowledged to be due. The blow which we had sustained was to be more deeply reddened before it was obliterated. We were told that reparation was offered; but we were never informed what that re- paration was to be; it was not visible, nor tangible, nor audible; we could neither see it, nor touch it, nor hear it. But it was offered! Where was it offered? How was it offered? Offered! No! It was refused! What did the British envoy propose? I come, said he to offer you reparation: But his offer was in his words alone, and re- quired a previous concession on our part. He could not have misunderstood: What would he himself have thought of us if we had been servile enough to accept his proposition? And what would the world have said if we had been the dupe of an atonement preced- ed by disgrace, or the victims of a repara- tion marked by infamy?
The case is decided. We must no longer look to Europe for redress, nor to the pra- ticing of her wrangling politicians for a for- tunate issue to our cause. In our own energy, in our own patience, in our own courage, we must seek for redress and for preservation. We must do that from virtuous conviction which the subjects of despots do from com- pulsion. We must bear the inevitable ills of our condition with manliness & resignation; a condition to which we have been reduced by the vices and crimes of foreign powers. The man that finches now, is a coward. The person that repines at the cheerless blank before us, is the disciple of avarice, and deserves to be a slave; or is the creature of a moping melancholy, and commands our pity. We owe to Heaven adoration, and to our country constancy and firmness in the time of adversity and danger. The duty of every citizen is plain to his view; and the path which leads to it direct and obvi- ous as a sun beam. Before us is the temple of glory or the tomb of everlasting honor: Behind us the gloomy abode of humiliation and perpetual disgrace. Let us, then, stand firm at our posts. If we are not successful, we shall at least not be degraded and des- pised.
Colvin's Weekly Register.
IMPRESSIONS.
The subject of American seamen has for a long time been in negotiation between our government and that of Great Britain, but no definitive agreement has ever been made. Mr. King had, at one period, when he was our minister at the court of London, so far arranged matters with the British ministry, that our merchant vessels were to be pro- tected from search for seamen, on the high seas, and elsewhere, except in the ports of England, or her dominions. But when the article was submitted to the cabinet, Earl St. Vincent, who was at that time first lord of the Admiralty, insisted that Great Bri- tain should retain her right of search in the narrow seas, which Mr. King very proper- ly refused to accede to, and left London without making any arrangement. This point, (with all other matters in controver- sy) was again committed to Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney jointly. The British com- missioners, Lords Auckland and Holland who were appointed to negotiate with our envoys, had agreed upon an article in the treaty very favorable to our claim of ex- emption, but when it was submitted to the British cabinet, it was there rejected: yet a stipulation was made, by which G. Bri- tain consented to forbear the exercise of her alleged right until the whole matter could be finally arranged. Each nation thus re- served, what each insisted to be her right; but as Great Britain consented that she would not impress our seamen, until an ar- rangement satisfactory to both parties could be finally made, the U. S. had certainly gained much by the exertions of her minis- ters, Messrs. Monroe and Pinkney. The treaty, however, was rejected by the Pres- ident; no doubt for most satisfactory rea- sons. But, we have thought proper to state these facts, and shall now in corroboration of them, add an extract of a letter from Mr. Monroe and Mr. Pinkney, to the Secretary of State, dated April 22, 1807.—Whig. Here follows the Extract.
"We had many conferences with the Bri- tish commissioners previous to the late change, upon the subject of impressions, in which they invariably declared to us that the practice of their government would be strictly conformable to the spirit of the ar- ticles which they had settled with us, and which was afterwards rejected by the ca- binet. They stated that the prejudice of the Navy, and of the country generally, was so strong in favor of their pretension, that the ministry could not encounter it, in a direct form; and that in truth, the sup- port of parliament could not have been re- lied on in such a case. It was their idea that by discontinuing the practice in the mode proposed by them, which might be done without giving any shock to the pub- lic feeling, this prejudice might be gradu- ally overcome, and an arrangement by treaty on this very delicate and difficult subject rendered ultimately practicable. The U. S. would in the interval enjoy the security they sought, without any abandonment of their rights, and be induced to yield in re- turn, as their confidence increased, the equi- valents which we had offered in our pro- ject. "The footing upon which the note of the British commissioners (which is and must be considered as equally obligatory as if ac-
tually inserted in the treaty) left this point, was supposed to be less liable to exception on our part; because, while it affords a pledge, unquestionably intended to secure the substance of our object, and constantly admitted here to be equal to that effect, it keeps it, nevertheless, for our advantage completely open for future negotiation and more formal adjustment. The note declares that the discussion of any plan will be en- tertained that can be desired "to secure the interests of both states without injury to rights to which they are respectively at- tached," and consequently provides for a renewal of negotiation with a sincere view to such an arrangement as shall be practi- cally consistent with the declared pretensions of the U. S. and yet leave untouched the British principle—or, in other words, an arrangement, in which G. Britain shall agree to conform her conduct to our views, without renouncing the claim which she has hitherto maintained and acted upon. It was supposed therefore, to be the clear im- port of that note, that the conduct of Great Britain would not, while the discussion of such a plan as it might be proper to insert in a treaty stood postponed at the request of its commissioners, encroach in practice upon rights which we had so strongly asser- ted and vindicated, as rights not to be aban- doned—which it was well understood our government and country would not suffer to be invaded in future as they had been dur- ing the past, and which the British com- missioners themselves, acting under the immediate orders of the cabinet, had in their note distinctly recognized as fit to be preserved hereafter from injury and viola- tion.
SHALL THE OCEAN BE FREE?
This is the question which at this mo- ment agitates the world. Destined by situ- ation, by the habits which form the second nature of society, the U. S. will be a mari- time and commercial people. To us then the issue of this question is, next to our in- dependence and liberty, the most momen- tious that can be agitated.
Has it been free hitherto?
Every man can answer the question.
Every man can say, who has destroyed the freedom of the seas and the peace of all the world.
There is an article published said to be from the French minister for foreign affairs—we believe it to be authentic, and en- quire not how it came to be published—it merits attention, for it speaks a language, digni- fied, and fraught with the most solemn truths—after the declaration of Copenhagen, that there should be no neutrals—the mission and the arrogance of Rose, were necessary effects of an original cause—and after the declaration at Copenhagen, by Cathcart and Gambier, that there should be no neutrals, what had America to expect—the most en- vied, the most prosperous, and therefore the most hated and feared of all neutrals.
The vast crisis which approaches, has been long foretold—and if the infatuation of partial and momentary avarice, will disre- gard all considerations of national and per- manent independence and prosperity, in or- der to gratify that avarice, it will bring the dispute to that issue, among ourselves. Are we ready to abandon the principles of the revolution.
Are we ready to abandon the principles of the armed neutrality of 1780.
We cannot but take one or the other of these questions—their nature and charac- ter is common—and involve considerations which we shall lay before our readers in a more deliberate form.
For the present, and on this letter of Champagny we now say, that it contains most solemn and serious truths—than it re- lation to the U. S. it speaks the language of liberality and friendship—that in regard to the tyrant of the seas, it speaks very far short of the enormities committed against us by G. Britain.
With regard to the policy of the U. S. it has been and is pacific, but never can this nation abandon to any power, the rights of an independent nation. This the missionary of England on the 17th of last month re- quired of our government to do.
Yet we have not seen a single word ut- tered against the audacious and insolent de- mand.
Rose demanded of us to recal our pro- clamation, and stain our shores by admit- ting into our ports the blood steeped mur- derers of our citizens, the insulters of our flag.
Champagny, the French minister, calls upon the U. S. to assert its independence, to maintain its rights, to vindicate its inde- pendence.
What do we see—not a sentiment of dis- satisfaction with the former—while the lat- ter is represented as guilty of as much vio- lence as if New York had been Copenha- gened.
The people of America should peruse and re-peruse that dignified and imitable let- ter of Mr. Madison to Mr. Rose—it should be in the hand of every youth and in the heart of every upright man—Aurora.
It is reported that Mr. Gallatin has resigned his office of secretary of the treasury; and that Mr. Duval has been nominated to succeed him.
The difference between a government cre- ated by and for the people, and a government established by force or fraud and constructed and administered only for the benefit of a few, may be seen in the difference of salaries. For example,
  The regular salary of the King of England, is $4,410,000 a year.   Besides innumerable per- quisites and privileges.   The regular salary of the President of these United States, is $25,000.   And no perquisites.   The Prime Minister of En- gland has $49,000 a year,   While the Vice President of the United States has $5,000   The three principal secreta- ries of England have an- nually $33,000 each.   While the Secretaries of the different departments of the American Govern- ment have but $5,000.   And to on with other officers.   What wonder that office-hunters and idle and vicious characters should prefer the British sys- 
tem of government, where not only ten offices exist to our one, but where such extravagant salaries are annexed to the offices!
(True American.)
The loss of Kings and Nobles for their subjects, is strikingly exemplified in the late conduct of the Portuguese monarchy and nobility. While the nation prospered, they rioted in its prospe- rity—when their iniquity or incapacity have drawn adversity upon it, they rack up their il-gotten riches, the fruits of their oppressions and extortions, and abandon it to the mercy of an invading army!
Had not the King and Court of Portugal by a long series of weak and wicked conduct, sunk themselves to the depth of disgrace, this single act, of fleeing from their country on the approach of danger, would stamp them with in- excusable infamy.
The tory papers in this country are more in- veterate against our government even than tory papers in England. For example, with respect to the embargo, the tory papers here denounced it as particularly hostile to Great Britain, levelled purposely at her, and must provoke her to action. The tory papers there confess that it bears equally hard upon France as upon them; and that it could not be con- sidered as a hostile measure, but one that was absolutely necessary.
The British orders by which our vessels are taken in o England, and there obliged to pay a duty or tax before they are allowed to go elsewhere, exactly suit the tories; as if sub- mitted to, they bring our country back to just about where it was in 1774—and just where the tories want it to be—to a state of subjection to the will and of contribution to the sup- port of the British government.
Extract of a letter from Washington, to the Editor of the Baltimore American, dated 2nd April, 1808.
"The injunction of secrecy has been ta- ken off as to the letter from Champagny, of the 15th January, 1808, and as to a let- ter from Mr. Erskine to Mr. Madison, of the 23d of Feb. 1808, and 5000 copies of each directed to be printed: the American na- tion will be informed by these documents, that France and England are each oppress- ing us with injuries, and each striving to draw us within their vortex, and that they afford a positive and most satisfactory con- tradiction to the base and unprincipled cal- umnies which have been published relative to our councils being under French in- fluence. The letter of Mr. Erskine will shew that England is degrading us to the state of colonies; nay, as an independent nation, to a state worse than colonies, re- straining our trade unless we trade thro' British licences, and unless we trade thro' England, and pay her a tax which she thinks proper to impose, more degrading than the old disgraceful Tea tax. These documents too are a complete sanction and vindication of the embargo, and the mea- sures of defence adopted by Congress; they also evince the imperious necessity of Unit- on at this momentous crisis; and that all the talents and energies of our country will and ought to be in requisition, to preserve the national safety. And it will be for the consideration of government and of the peo- ple, whether a policy ought not to be stea- dily and firmly pursued to provide for our own defence, and to be connected and in- volved with neither."
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
It appears that the president really con- sented to separate the attack made on the Chesapeake from the impression of sail- ors on board our merchant ships.—[Really.] In doing this he certainly exhibits ev- ery becoming disposition that the British government could wish in favor of an honor- able and satisfactory adjustment.—[Really.] This was at once removing every obstacle in the way of reconciliation.—[Good.] And as to the mutually coeval acts of atonement on the one side, and a recall of the procla- mation on the other, what proposition could be more reasonable on the part of our govern- ment?—[Nonsense.] At best the call on our executive to rescind the proclamation was a point of punctilio unessential in the negotiation and unworthy of the envoy of a great and enlightened nation.—[Good.] The very demand is calculated to excite suspicions of the sincerity with which Mr. Rose was sent on.—[Really.] On this point, as on the other, the president went as far as equity required, or the most ar- dent lover of an accommodation would wish [Really.]
I rejoice that the executive is about to lay before congress the correspondence with the British and French governments.—[Really.] If misrepresentations or misconceptions com- ing originally from Washington, have gone abroad, the correspondence will correct them.—[Really.] And if it shall be found, as most probably it will be, that the cabinet has been under no improper influence, this judi- cious exhibition of its secrets will unite all hearts and all hands in the support of the mea- sures of the administration.—[Probably!] As Thomas Payne says, what a long tail our cat has got!
FROM THE ALBANY REGISTER.
MR. EDITOR.—It appears undisputed, as stated in the National Intelligencer, that the congressional caucus, which nominated Messrs. Madison and Clinton, was held in consequence of an invitation to all the rep- ublican members publicly stuck up for se- veral days in the senate and representative chamber—that Mr. Madison had, with those who have since given their names, about one hundred votes of our principal patriots. Whereas the noted protest of the 27th ult. was signed by only seventeen supporters, some of Mr. Clinton and some of Mr. Mon- roe, for president; and to make up that small number, one from Philadelphia, and one from New York, had just arrived, and only three of the seventeen had voted in fa- vor of the embargo, so evidently essential as a measure of defence. Add to this, that Mr. Randolph and his adherents were among them, who, as well as Mr. Masters, had stigmatized their own government.
Considering all this, how can we doubt but such measures will injure the revered and patriotic vice-president, and must ul- timately meet his countenance, especially the address of the seventeen which con- scarcely be called republicans, representing Mr. Madison as more opposed to the Bri- tish and less friendly to the French than they would wish their candidate to be, and feebly sophisticated against the republican members (at this eventful crisis) holding an

exclusive caucus for nomination, and all this echoed by Cheetham, the Philadelphia quid paper, and by all the federal chorus in full exultation.
MOSES YOUNGLOVE.
To the FARMERS of VIRGINIA, and particularly those of the Counties of ISLE OF WIGHT, SURREY, SUSSEX and SOUTHAMPTON.
Fellow Citizens The recent departure of Mr. Rose, on his return to Great Britain, without having come to any agreement with our government, relative to the existing differences between the United States and that country, may probably be considered by you as a prelude to a War with England.
Under the impression that we are not likely to be at war for some time to come, I have thought proper to address the citizens of the district I represent, for the purpose of giving them and others a timely caution not to sacrifice their produce or property for a trifling consideration. Beware of speculators, in whatever shape they may present themselves, and make no sale of your produce as yet—the price cannot be lower than it now is, in the event either of war or peace.
I beg you to understand, that in making this address to you, I have no other motive than to prevent the fruits of the labour and industry of the farmers from falling a prey to the avarice of mercantile speculators. With much respect,
I remain, your friend, &c. JEDWIN GRAY. Washington City, March 27.
The subjoined resolution has passed both houses of the legislature of New York by an unanimous vote.
IN SENATE.
March 26, 1808.
Resolved—(if the honorable the assembly concur therein) that the senators and representatives of this state, in the Congress of the United States, be requested to represent in the most earnest manner to the national government the exposed situation of the port of New York, and the urgent necessity in the present menacing state of our exterior relations of making and applying such appropriation of money as may be fully adequate to the protection of that important part of the state, and that they be further requested to represent the destitute condition of our seamen—the danger of their migrating to foreign countries for employment—and the imperious considerations of justice, humanity, and policy, which combine in favor of ameliorating the situation of that meritorious description of citizens, and of securing their services in defence of the country.
BOSTON, March 29.
A further account of the burning of American vessels at sea by the French.
Yesterday arrived ship Pocahontas, capt. Harris, in 30 days from Liverpool. On the 1st of March, in lat. 43, long. 16, was burnt to by two French frigates, and capt. H. was ordered on board the commander's. Directions were then given that the stores should be taken out, and the ship burnt. These orders were afterwards countermanded, and the stores returned, the capt. signing an obligation to steer to the westward. However, all the crates which could be come at were thrown overboard. On the ship's being released, the crews of the ship William, of Savannah, capt. Rockwell; Eliza, of New York, capt. Dumber; and Brutus, of Duxbury, capt. Smith, (in all 47 persons,) were put on board the Pocahontas. Those ships having been burnt by the frigates. On the 16th of March fell in with the ship Baltic, of New Bedford, capt. Doolittle, who had the goodness to take 20 of the men. The frigates were called the Hermoine and Hortense, of 32 guns each. They had been to the West Indies with troops, and were then cruising off the channel. Capt. Doolittle informed, that he had been boarded by a French privateer and permitted to pass, as had several others; but the ship Mars, of Philadelphia, had been taken by her, and sent to France.
In addition to the above information, we learn, that the French frigates had on board, a number of English prisoners; that the William, and Brutus, sailed in company with the Pocahontas, from Liverpool; that they all had on board, salt and crates; that several other vessels sailed in company, some of whom were supposed to be to the eastward of the squadron; that the Frenchmen wished to fall in with some vessel with bale goods; and intended to look out for the Sally, Lewis; that they took the English papers containing marine news on board the frigates; that the Brutus was bound to Boston, and had on board about 2000 letters.
There can be no doubt but the frigates in thus destroying American vessels and property, act under express orders from the French government.
The Bristol Packet, from London, for New York, was taken Jan. 24, seven days after sailing, by the French frigates Themis and Penelope, and scuttled immediately.
The cargo of the Bristol Packet was valued at 150,000 dollars.
The Northern Liberties, Clough, of New York, is detained at Guadalupe; and the capt. put on board the prison ship.
LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived at Newport, ship George & Mary, from London, Passengers, Ad. Graves and Mr. Baring. By this arrival Plymouth papers to Feb. 27, were received.
LONDON, Feb. 23.
Papers respecting negotiations with America were last night laid before the house of commons.
A petition for peace was presented. Mr. Canning voted for bringing up the petition, and said no fair opportunity would be neglected of concluding peace.
The report of a change of ministry is received. It is said the duke of Portland and Mr. Canning are to retire, and the latter gentleman to be succeeded by the marquis of Wellesley.
We have reason to believe a difference existed in the cabinet as to the manner in which the affair of Copenhagen was to be justified.
An order has been issued to prohibit the exportation of Peruvian bark to France, where a sickness is said to prevail (among
the troops from Poland,) in which the bark is wanted.—Mr. Whitbread censured the order.
Lord St. John gave notice on the 21st, that he should on the next day, thereafter, move an address to suspend the operations of the orders in council.
NEW YORK, April 5.
A vessel arrived at Marblehead on Monday last, in 36 days from Rochelle, brings dispatches from Mr. Armstrong, for our government. The bearer was landed at Portland, and is supposed to have proceeded on to Washington.
At Antigua, on the 11th ult. the prices of American produce were:—Flour 15 dollars, plenty; tobacco 14 dollars, scarce; rice 7, plenty; fish 7 50, scarce; corn 2 50, do. lumber of all kinds scarce and high.
PHILADELPHIA, March 31.
On Monday last, in the house of Representatives of the U. S. Col. Monroe's vindictory letter was read by Mr. Randolph; he is considered the warm advocate of Mr. M.—Mr. R. could not help betraying by his manner, and by the particular emphasis with which he read certain parts of the letter, the great interest which he felt, under the presumption, no doubt, that the observations it contained should be a skewer in some vital part of the administration.—This letter makes 66 pages of close written manuscript on letter paper.
WASHINGTON CITY, APRIL 6.
IN THE CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
April 2.
The Senate resumed, at about 11 o'clock, the consideration of the case of John Smith. Mr. Key proceeded with the testimony on the part of Mr. Smith, and read the depositions of Thomas Rawlings, Jacob Foulke, Wm. M'Farlane, Richard Southgate, Ethan Stone, Samuel I. Brown, Pallas P. Stewart, D. L. Kearney, Ephraim Morgan, Jacob Burnett, Arthur St. Clair, John George Russell, Nathaniel Nicholls, John Armstrong, Isaac G. Burnett, Nicholas Longworth, James Laurie, B. Chambers, Stephen M'Farlane, Griffin Yeatman and Barnett Hixgens, to discredit the testimony of E. Glover.
Mr. Harper then, in order to present a connected view of the whole testimony, read the depositions of Peter Northrop, Nathan Platt, Gershon Somers, Henry Bottsworth, Philip Nichols, Josiah Fairchild, Sampson Burch, Jonathan Goodsell, Timothy Shepherd, Bennet Perry, H. Foote, Gideon Boxford, Michael Parks, Samuel Beers, Moses Boxford, Mox K. Boxford, Asa Chapman, Amos Beers, Truman Beers, D. Beers, D. B. Beers, J. Bennett, G. Hansford, H. Rice, J. Hansford, B. Hall, R. Griffin, Watkins, Wm. Watkins, Joshua Webster, John C. Hodgkins, Wm. Andrews, R. Baldwin, in support of the character of Elias Glover.
Mr. Key said he would, in the next place, proceed to adduce evidence relative to the affidavit of Peter Taylor. Although the counsel, he said of Mr. Smith, did not consider the evidence of Peter Taylor, of Col. James Taylor, and others, as proving anything material against Mr. Smith; yet they would be able to show, that it abounded with mistakes. With regard to Peter Taylor, they should not question his general character, but they would offer evidence to show that the circumstances and situation in which he was placed were not such as entitled his testimony to credit; they would show that he had testified to what were not facts. They should prove this by his own declarations, as well as by those of others.
Mr. Key then read the deposition of Peter Taylor, lately taken at Marietta, and the depositions of Dudley Woodbridge, John Brough, and Morris B. Belknap.
Mr. Harper said that among the charges against John Smith, was his having expressed to Col. Taylor sentiments unfavorable to the Union. Although they might contend that such a charge, if substantiated, contained nothing of criminality, they were not disposed to rest the defence on that ground. They denied the charge. In saying this, they did not believe that Col. Taylor had intentionally misstated the expressions of Mr. Smith. They would, however, adduce the testimony of a man who was present the conversation alluded to, who considered it very differently from Col. Taylor, viz.—Dr. John Sellman, a man of respectable character, both as to veracity and knowledge.
Mr. Harper then read the depositions of Dr. John Sellman, and Gen. Henry Carberry.
The last point, Mr. Harper said, on which they would adduce testimony, was relative to the journey of Mr. Smith to Frankfort, where he had interview with Col. Burr, and they would show that his objects and motives in taking it altogether regarded the transaction of his own personal concerns.
The counsel then read the depositions of Joseph Taylor, John Jordan, junr. Thomas Hart, Daniel Bradley, Alexander Parker, and James Kelly.
When the Senate adjourned, about the usual hour, to Monday.
MONDAY, APRIL 4.
Various depositions were read, as well such as had been transmitted to the Senate, as such as were offered on the part of Mr. Smith.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5.
Mr. Harper read the depositions of Jos. H. Brett, Jno. T. Moore, Gabriel North, Erastus Root, C. Keiser, Isaac G. Burnett, David Zeigler, Jno. Bradford, Jacob Broadwell, Joseph Van Horn. Samuel Hildreth, George Williamson, M. Williams, William Goforth. Messrs. Van Rensselaer, Jer. Morrow, Tallmadge, Bacon and Davenport, of the House of Representatives, and Mr. Tiffin of the Senate, were then examined, and attested to the general respectability of character of several of the witnesses from whom depositions had been received on the part of Mr. Smith.
About 12 o'clock Mr. Key commenced a speech, which he concluded about four o'clock, when the Senate adjourned.
Mr. Smith reached this city on Sunday, and has since given his attendance in the Senate.
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To Messrs. J. Lasher, David Luffin, Samuel Foster, Elias Davis, William Sowle, John Brown, masters of American vessels now lying at Algesiras, to the care of P. Porral, vice-consul of the United States at that place.
Madrid, 9th Feb 1808.
GENTLEMEN,
Your letter of the 29th ult. was duly received by the courier of yesterday. I had been previously informed of the capture of four of your vessels under the Spanish decree of January 3, and had made a suitable representation to the government. My note upon this subject remains unanswered, hence I am unable to give you any certain assurances as to the issue of your trials by the inferior tribunal of Algesiras; and as no appeal, from such tribunals on questions arising under this last decree, has yet been decided by the high court of Admiralty, for the same reason I cannot feel any great confidence in the result of the appeals which you may make to it in case of condemnation at Algesiras. Nevertheless, since obviously the trade of the U. States cannot properly be subjected to the provisions of such decrees, & indeed, by the existing treaty, is particularly exempted from them, and since also, it is not the intention of the French government (in imitation of whose policy this measure of his Catholic Majesty has been taken) to execute its decree of the same tenor, against the property of the American citizens. Hence it is reasonably to be expected, that the Spanish government will also relax from the strict letter of the instrument, and adopt the application of it, which may be observed by its ally. Therefore, in case a denial at Algesiras, I must recommend an appeal to the admiralty here. If such a course should become necessary, you would do well to send your powers of attorney, and employ as your agent here, Moses Young, the consul of the United States, and to communicate with him fully on all the circumstances of your respective cases.
Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, GEO: ERVING. (Signed)
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, APRIL 4.
Mr Boyd a member from New-Jersey in the stead of Mr Ezra Darby, deceased, appeared and took his seat.
Messrs. Upham and Jenkins, obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session.
Mr Randolph, from the committee to whom the subject had been referred, reported a bill making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the U. States, which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
The engrossed bill for raising an additional military force was then read; and the question having been put, "shall this bill pass?"
An extremely interesting debate arose, which occupied the House until they adjourned, at 4 o'clock, without taking a question. Messrs. CLOPTON, HOWARD, SMILIE, TROUP, ALSTON, RHEA, TAYLOR, LYON, and QUINCY supported the bill, and Messrs. RANDOLPH and D. R. WILLIAMS opposed it.
The house took up the unfinished business of yesterday, on which a debate continued till near five o'clock, when the house adjourned.
Messrs. Stanford and Randolph opposed the bill, and Messrs. Macon, Blount and Burwell supported it.
A motion made by Mr Randolph to postpone the subject for one week was negatived 68 to 38.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the governor of N. Jersey, notifying that Adam Boyd had been elected a member of the house of representatives of the U. States, in the room of Ezra Darby, deceased.
Messrs. Upham & Jenkins obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session, from Monday next.
Mr. Key, from the committee on the district of Columbia, to whom was referred a number of petitions from inhabitants of the said district, made a favorable report thereon. Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Randolph, from the select committee, reported "a bill making provision for ARMING THE WHOLE BODY OF THE MILITIA of the United States." Referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
The bill authorising the raising of an additional army, was read the third time. The ayes and noes were called for on its passage.
Mr. Clifton spoke at some length in favor of the bill. He said that although he was one of the 11 members who voted against an increase of the regular army in 1798, yet he considered the state of things now, as totally different from what it was then. Our circumstances now were truly momentous and awful; it was not a time to halt between two opinions. After suffering numerous injuries with the most unexampled forbearance, new grievances had been lately added to them, which if submitted to by us, would be drinking deeply of the cup of degradation; It was the general expectation that strong measures would be pursued. We should be amply prepared to meet and sustain the contest no matter from what quarter the assailant came.
Mr. Randolph opposed the bill at great length. He had always been of opinion, and this was the doctrine of '98, that in times of danger our first reliance ought to be on the militia; but now it seemed things were to be reversed. In '98 we were at war with France; we captured her ships; and yet it was not then thought expedient, by those who held the opinion he now maintained, to enclose the regular army. If he had the speeches delivered in '98, he would read that of the present secretary of the treasury on the subject. Mr. R. contended that there was not the smallest danger of invasion, either from England or France; and even if there was, these 6000 men would be of no use. The expense, too, he said, was a considerable object in the present state of the country,
when there were many outgoings from the treasury, and nothing coming in: And instead of spending our money in buying equipments and faced coats, it would be more proper to put arms in the hands of the great body of the militia, upon whom we should have ultimately to rely for defence and protection, and not upon men recruited in ale-houses and tipling shops. With regard to the prejudices which were said to exist in favor of two particular nations, he hoped the people of this country would consider them as precisely on the same footing, unmixed with ancient recollections. He thought the idea of defending the whole line of our coast with 6000 men was altogether visionary.
Mr. Howard advocated the bill, particularly on account of the defenceless situation of our frontiers.
Mr. Troup was in favor of the bill. He said that if we were to have a war with G. Britain, it was not probable it would be commenced by a formal declaration on her part. The Spanish frigates and Copenhagen had been attacked in the midst of friendly negotiations. When the embargo began to press hard upon her colonies, she might attack us suddenly to procure food for them. He hoped the country would not be left undefended, because gentlemen happened to differ as to the mode of defence. Whatever might be said of the militia, in some sections of the union they were good for nothing for want of discipline.
Mr. D. R. Williams opposed the bill with great warmth. He said that if these 6000 men could ride on the wings of the wind, and were furnished with the artillery of heaven, they would be of very little use in defending the country in case of an attack.
Messrs. SMILIE, RHEA, W. ALSTON, TAYLOR, QUINCY and MACON, also spoke in favor of the bill; but before the question was taken, an adjournment was called for and carried.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5.
The Speaker and Mr. Burker, presented memorials from sundry inhabitants of the state of Massachusetts, concerned in the fisheries, stating the losses they suffer in consequence of the EMBARGO and praying that they may be allowed to export fish as usual, referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Gardner offered the following resolution, which was ordered to lie on the table: Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of providing by law for an adjournment of Congress to some earlier day than the first Monday in December, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Stanford, from the committee appointed on the President's message relating to the public buildings, reported "a bill to make good a deficit in the appropriation of 1807, and to appropriate a further sum for finishing the south wing of the Capitol; and for other purposes."
When it was about to be read a second time as usual,
Mr. Randolph said he hoped the bill would be rejected, at a time when the revenue of the United States was in fact suspended, when it behoved the house to husband every cent, a case had occurred which never had occurred before under this government, which, if sanctioned, would entirely destroy the control of the house over the public money. If they sanctioned the unauthorised expenditure of 50 thousand dollars, the same principle would apply to 50 millions. The sum of 50,000 dollars was of considerable importance at this time; but the precedent was of more consequence than 5 millions.
Messrs. Stanford, Lewis, and Southard made a few observations against the rejection of the bill; when Mr. Eppes moved that the bill be recommitted, and that the committee be instructed to bring in a detailed report, and to enquire into the expediency of abolishing the office of surveyor of the public buildings. This motion was agreed to.
The house resumed the consideration of the bill for raising an additional MILITARY force (6000 regulars)
Mr. Randolph moved that it be postponed for a week.—Lost, ayes 38.
After a debate of about 3 hours, a motion was made that the house adjourn (five o'clock) and carried, 54 to 51.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7.
Mr. Findley from the committee appointed to confer with the committee of the Senate on the subject of adjournment, made a report concluding with a resolution to adjourn on the 25th instant, which was ordered to lie on the table.
The house were this day wholly occupied in the discussion of the bill for raising an additional military force, till past 5 o'clock, when the question was taken and the bill passed 95 to 16.
Messrs. Eppes, Key, and Clifton, supported the bill, and Messrs. Randolph, Dana, Stanford and D. R. Williams opposed it.
A motion previously made by Mr. Randolph to re-commit it was negatived, ayes 30.
The title of the bill was amended on motion of Mr. Blount, after repeated motions for amending it, for reconsidering the vote on the bill, and for adjournment, 60 to 25, so as to read "An act to raise for a limited time an additional military force," when the house adjourned at a little past 7 o'clock.
DIED. —In Savannah, Georgia, on the 25th of March, Mr. JAMES GUNN, lately of this city.
SALE OF NEGROES.
In pursuance of a deed of trust executed to me by John Ogden of the county of Person, North Carolina, for purposes therein expressed, I shall on the first day of April next, if fair, if not the next fair day, proceed to sell, at the Red House in Caswell county, (N. C.) to the highest bidder, for ready money, the following SLAVES to wit: James, Davy, Tom, Adam, Bob and Major; or as many of them as will be sufficient to answer the purposes of said deed.
Wm. S. Archer.
March 4th, 1808.
** The sale of the above mentioned property is postponed until Thursday the 5th of May. April 7, 1808.
BY THE GOVERNOR of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A Proclamation.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive on the affidavit of John Cockell, a gentleman, of the county of Northumberland, that on the 14th day of March last, on his way to the court of the said county, he the said John Cockell was waylaid and feloniously shot from a gun by some person unknown; that Peter Cockell the son of the said John Cockell, about 14 years old, was at the same time struck with one shot; and that it was the opinion of Corban Baker, a physician of the county aforesaid, that the said John Cockell would have been killed by the said shot but for the thickness of his clothing; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall discover, apprehend and cause to be prosecuted to conviction, the person or persons, thus waylaying and feloniously shooting the said John Cockell. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to discover, apprehend and cause to be brought to justice, the person or persons so waylaying and feloniously shooting the said John Cockell.
Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed at Richmond this seventh day of April, 1808. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
Nicholas Hallam,
A NEW DOOR ABOVE THE SWAN TAVERN, HAS FOR SALE, on equally good terms as sold in Richmond, 360 wax and fair Calf Skins.
Philadelphia manufacture. } First quality Cossack boot legs } do. do. Long, three quarter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. } Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins } Bridle leather, &c. &c. } Boots and Shoes.
Nails of all kinds.
Family Bacon, Butter, Cheese, Lemons and Apples }
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES.
Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. April 12. IAWII
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has lately received an extensive assortment of
LEATHER,
of the very best quality, which he will have manufactured in the BEST MANNER, to supply his customers, &c. and which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms that such work can be sold.
David Logan.
April 7, 1808
2
TOOKE'S Diversions of Purley,
are for sale at this Office—also Fisher's Military Tactics, and a good edition of Steuben's Exercises. April 13
20 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the neighborhood of the coal pits on the 28th ultimo,
A Dark Bay Mare,
very likely, about 5 feet one inch high, in good order, hanging mane and switch tail and very long bodied, all of all round, the shoes much worn, trots and gallops tolerably well, no observable marks recollected—at the same time
A Black Horse,
six years old, about four feet ten inches high, a star on his forehead and right hind foot which lately shed all round, trots and gallops, hanging mane and switch tail, tied head and feet with a tanned rope. It is probable if not stolen that they will endeavor to keep together and make for one of the places whence they were drove—the mare from the state of Kentucky—the horse from the county of Shenandoah. A reward of ten dollars will be paid to any person who will deliver them both to one of the subscribers, or five dollars for either of them if taken within twenty miles, or double the sum if taken at a greater distance.
Samuel Wooddy, Robert Goode. Chesterfield county, April 1, 1808. w3
BY Virtue of a deed of trust, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, on Saturday the 9th of July, at Nathaniel Thompson's tavern, Negro Fort.
A Tract of Land,
LYING ON THE SOUTH RIVER, IN HANOVER county, formerly the property of Page Blunt, dec'd. containing by estimation one hundred and ten acres, be the same more or less,—a considerable part of the land consists of low ground, and the land altogether is considered valuable, on it is a dwelling house and four orchards of different kind of fruit.
Foster James, trustee. Hanover, April 12. 1
WHEREAS the SUBSCRIBER together with John Stockwell the Elder, and George Johnston and Jane his wife of the county of Tyrone in the kingdom of Ireland, executed a power of attorney, dated the 9th day of April 1806, authorising John Stockwell junr. to receive, and to sell and convey all the estate, real and personal, to which we were entitled under the wills or as heirs at law of Mark Stockwell late of the city of Washington, or of Henry Stockwell late of Philadelphia consisting principally of Lots in the city of Washington, and Lands in Greenbrier, and Kanawha, counties in Virginia. Now know all to whom this writing shall come, that we, for good causes, do hereby revoke and entirely annul the said letter of attorney herein before mentioned. Given under our hands and seals this 28th day of March, 1808. (Seal) JAMES HANCOCK. April 6. 3
Just Received at this Office, Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 of The American Military Library, Or, Repository of Modern Tactics.

THE SUBSCRIBER Being by a power of attorney, duly authorized to settle the accounts and collect the balances due to the following co-partners formerly of this city, viz: Montgomery & Allen; Alexander Montgomery & Co. Montgomery, Henry & Co. and Montgomery's & Henry, requests all those who remain indebted to either of said firms, to call and pay their respective balances to him. GEO. WATT. Richmond, 26th March, 1808. 1aw6w
Cash Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust from John Boazwright to the subscriber, bearing date the 17th day of August, 1805, and recorded in the county court of Cumberland, to secure the payment of sundry debts therein specified: WILL BE SOLD, at the front door of Hobson's Tavern, near the court house of the said county, on the fourth Monday in April next, (it being court day) One Hundred Acres of Land, adjoining the lands of Alexander Trent, &c. and others, six head of horses, one cart, and one yoke of oxen, twelve head of cattle, twelve head of sheep, five feather beds, with their furniture, and all of the said Boazwright's Household and Kitchen Furniture, or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to discharge the covenants in the said deed and the charges for carrying the same into effect, or so much of the Stock, &c. as shall be produced to the trustee on the day of sale. Henry Bell. w3p
March 13. 1808 Charlotte Court, 8th March, 1808. Nathaniel Journey and Lucy his wife, Charles Hundley and Martha his wife and Thomas Eatis, Pfjs AGAINST Anthony Hundley and Mary his wife, Jacob Bending and Mildred his wife, William Cockrum and Nancy his wife, Evan Snad and Elizabeth his wife, Cater White, executor of John White and guardian of the orphans of the said John White, Frances White, Sarah Walker and John Eatis, administrator of Eliza Eatis, Defs
THE defendants Anthony Hundley and Mary his wife, Jacob Bending and Mildred his wife, William Cockrum and Nancy his wife and Sarah Walker, not having entered their appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, it is ordered, that they appear here on the first day of August court next and enter their appearance; and that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the newspapers printed in Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A Copy. Teste, (8p) Thomas Read, clk.
ARCHDUKE, The high bred imported HORSE WILL stand at the Bowling Green, from the 10th March to the 1st day of August next, and will be let to mares at the reduced price of TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS, payable within the season. ARCHDUKE has so frequently been advertised, that it is deemed unnecessary to swell an advertisement to the usual length; suffice it to say, that he has size, strength and beauty, and that his blood is equal to any horse on the continent. Arch Duke's colts are now three years old and some of them will appear on the turf this spring. Stamford and M. Teazle, own brothers of Arch Duke, stand in the first class of covering horses, on the British turf & Paris. Another brother won the Derby stakes 1805. Roseden, gotten by Arch Duke, before he left England, won twice at 3 years old, running in one instance 3 heats. All possible care and attention will be paid to mares, but the subscriber will not be answerable for accidents of any kind. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed with corn, must send money for that purpose. Groom's fee half a dollar. PEDIGREE Arch Duke was gotten by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Horatia (sister to Achilles by Eclipse, grandam Countess by Blank) was the dam of Delpini. JOHN HOOMES. March 1, 1808. (v6t)
PAUL, The imported Horse IS a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone, will stand the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at 25 dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of 18 dollars, or the price of 18 bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia gratis, and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them; and servants boarded at six shillings per week, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales. & got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Virago, by Snap; Paul's dam Purry, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any horse's in Virginia, and he is a sure foal-getter; several of his colts may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. epti Awit10J Millwood. Peninsular Feb. 29, 1808.
The noted & much admired ENGLISH HORSE Jack Andrews; IMPORTED by W. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, full 15 and a 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 charged 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 pasture, 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 KINSOLVING. 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, 6 stone, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Darling's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkin's son's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns ch f Sweet Botherer, 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. Butters's Lites Pickle, 4 years old; Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Deukam's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns b h True Blue, 5 years old. In 1798, at Nantwich, Thursday, July 3th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayles' ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamfords b f Scotland, 3 years old. Denby, August 15th—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lill 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 Darr at 3 heats. At Worcester, August 8th—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, bearing Mr. Arley's filly Duchess, 4 years old; Mr. Coventry's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hock, 5 years old—after the first heat 4 to 1 on her; after 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 Lulworth, 4 mile heats for 50 guineas—At Oxford, the town purse of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews, at 4 heats, bearing Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Lulworth, 5 years old, Lord Donegham's b h Wrangle distanced the 4th heat—September, at Warwick, he won the town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Thann's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h Sheshire, 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. Poole's b m Miscarriage, 5 years old, Mr. Wheeley's ch h Expatriate, Mr. Fargley's b h Cupid—six to four on Miscarriage. In 1801, Jack Andrews at New Market, April 20th, received forfeit from Mr. Hechercaire's Symmetry, 8 stone, 5 lb. 200 guineas, half forfeit. Bebury, June 16th—The Bebury stakes, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 mile, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir F. T. Vane's Cock Fighter, 5 years old, Mr. K. Hechercaire's Hipponia, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Dick Andrews, Mr. Hechercaire's Poinjay and Cox's Edin. June 17th, a sweepstakes of 5 guineas each, 20 subscribers was won by Jack Andrews, bearing col. G. Greville'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. Enfield, September 23, £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Fargley's g g Ploughboy, Vesper horse Little Thought Of, Rhenish and Conquest—See Racing Calendars 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. 7lb. 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 Sacrapant, 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 Tatler, his great grandam by Snap, his great great grandam by Lord O'Golphin's Arabian, his 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 grandam by Sauce Box, a son of Gegg, sire of Crock'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, 1804. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. (Seal)
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Alameda by Omnium, her dam Sandy by Blank—Crab, Wedding mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803, by James Wheatley.
The Celebrated English Stallion BEDFORD, WILL stand this season at my house, in Chesterfield county, five miles distant from Gooch and Bevil's 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 mare the succeeding season, may be permitted to put her to Bedford gratis. The mares will have the benefit of safe and extensive pasture, 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 at 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 power; 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, that out of thirteen races (4 mile heats) she won twelve, and is the only mare that ever beat Leviathan. Gaiety, Nance Air, Duggannon, Peggy, Lottery, Cup Bearer, Volunteer, Nestor, Duchess, Eolus, Whiskey, and many other fine horses are the immediate descendants of Bedford. Bedford was imported by the late col. John Hoomes, bred by Lord Grosvenor, was got by Duggannon, the best son of Eclipse, his dam Fairy by Highflyer, his grandam Fairy Queen, who was also the grandam of Citizen, by Young Cade, Ruth's Black-Eyes by Crab, Warlock Galloway by Enake, Bald Galloway, Curwin Bay Bay. THOMAS BLANCH. March 4, 1808. (w3m)
The Famous High Blooded English Horse HAMBLETON, BRED by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near 16 hands high, of high form and elegance, rising 16 years old, in good health and great perfection, imported by Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation in Hanover county, 20 miles from Richmond and 2 from Hanover Town and New Castle, to cover mares at 5 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 pasture, 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 Hog, but no liability for escapes or accidents. * Any gentleman putting 6 mares to Hambleton may send 6 gratis. GEORGE BLAKEY. February 15, 1808.
PEDIGREE Hambleton was got by Duggannon, 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 Markel's dam, by Blank, Stirling, Miss Meynell, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitskirt, 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 successfully in 20 races before he left the turf, 4 of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In '94 at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten g. each, for 3 year olds, 6 subscribers, 2 miles, beating Mr. B. Russell's b h by Mason Bonum, Pierce's b h by Young Markel, Turner's Confederacy and Greville'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 Macbeth, Crompton's b c Cedar, and Greville's ch c Green, beating on Ambush against the field. At Manchester in June, he won 50l. to 3 year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton Sept. 20, he won a sweepstakes of 20 g. each, 5 subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Field's Highflyer, out of Wren and Turner's Delphine. In 1795 Hambleton won 3 times, to wit: a handicap plate of 50l. 2 mile heats, at 4 years old, beating Insect, Backslip and Wathin's b c 5 years old. At Edinburgh, July 20, he won his majesty's plate of 100 g. 4 years old, 4 mile heats, beating Greyhound's b h Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Greeping Kate. At Penruddies in Oct. he won 50l. beating Lord Darlington's b m Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at K. L. O. 5, a purse of 50 g. beating Mr. Baillie's Black Cock. In 1797, he won 8 times, to wit: at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 g. each, 5 subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 26th, 50 g. f r all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsey. On Friday the 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 g. 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. 15 for a plate of 50 g. he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 g. given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 12 st at 4 mile heats, then 6 years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and Kinkade's Hector, aged—and Saturday following, a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Rolker. At Carlisle he won 160 g. of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50l. for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 g. for all ages, beating Puffshire and Contradiction. 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 1803, at Caterick bridge, on Thursday 18th, Wentworth's b c Silverheels by Hambleton, two years old, won a sweepstakes of ten g. 8 subscribers, two miles,
heating Mr. Riddle's b c by Overton, dam of Stradille; Mr. Lonsdale's ch c by Piperdam by Paymaster—Lord Strathmore's g f 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. Williamson's b c by Hamilton, 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. Gren. Charlotte, 10th May, 1806. I put five mares to Hambleton, and they all proved in foal, and the colts fine and large—I also have a mare which has bro't me four colts, one by Diomed, one by Dragon, one by Scagull, and another by Hambleton, and the Hambleton colts has the preference of either: I think her one of the finest mares, both in size and figure that I ever saw.—Given under my hand. Henry Lester. Lumenburgh, 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 colts by him, than with any the same mare ever had—she previously bred by Coeur de Lion, Diomed, Quicksilver and Diomed. Shebel's Letter. 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 ever 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 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. Mr. 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 sure foal-getter, as any horse 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, Knowlesy 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 Lamkin, Clement Smithson, Overton Pettus, Thomas Pettus, Wm. L. Morton. W. B. Lester.
At Private Sale, At the Subscriber's Auction Store, FIRST quality GREEN COFFEE, Muscovado and Loaf Sugars, Molasses, old Madeira and London P. Teneriffe Wines, Holland Gin, Demijohns, Glass-ware in boxes, containing tumblers, wine-glasses and decanters; and an assortment of the best quality DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS. March 25. M. M. MYERS. T6t
REMOVAL. WE have removed our Countinghouse to the house immediately below, and contiguous to the one we have hitherto occupied, where we have for sale, Muscovado Sugar by the hogshead or barrel, Sherry Wine, in quarter casks, and a few cases Old Claret of superior quality. ROBERT & ALLAN POLLOCK, & Co. March 8, 1808. (if)
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 neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country.—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the sea-demy lands, and near this city—3,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2/3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808. (if)
FOR SALE. MY Dwelling House, and Four Half-Acre Lots of Ground, in the Town of Manchester, as formerly advertised: On receiving a part in cash, I am disposed to give a considerable credit, for the balance of purchase, or I will take young Negroes at a fair valuation, and Land in the State of Ohio, Tennessee or Kentucky, on such terms as may be agreed on.—If the said property is not sold between now and Christmas, it will be leased to an approved tenant for a term of years. ARCHD CAMPBELL. Manchester, Nov. 30, 1807. (if)
TO RENT 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. (if)
For Rent, THE House on the Main Street, next to Messrs Ellis and Allan, and now occupied by Mrs. Pheobe. Possession will be given on the first of January next—apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Dec. 27, 1807. (if)
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'Enery's Feb. 24, 1808.
NOTICE. WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND, LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 80 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 got 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 treat with any one, between this 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. tds Just Received at this Office, Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, of The American Military Library Or, Repository of Modern Tactics,
Will be Sold FOR ready money, on the premises on the fourth day of June next, in obedience to a decree of the Superior Court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, made on the ninth day of February last past, in the suits in said Court, viz: Brown, Rives, and Company, vs. } files. William Alcock, Andrew Hart, Robert Alcock, James Barbour, and Martin Dawson, vs. } files. and William Galt, vs. William Alcock, Andrew Hart, Robert Alcock, James Barbour, Brown, Rives & Company, Martin Dawson & David Anderson, vs. ONE TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, in said suits mentioned, lying and being in the county of Albemarle, in the North Gaden on the head waters of Hardsware river, containing SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FOUR ACRES, be the same more or less, and adjoining the lands of James Garland, Hukery R. Morris, William Woods, &c. subject to the life estate of the defendant Robert Alcock and Mary his wife, in the lower moiety thereof. MARTIN DAWSON. March 21, 1808. 5w
100 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY about the first night from the service of Mr. William Rawleigh, (to whom he was hired,) a BLACK MAN, named JACKSON, a House Carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive appearance, about 40 years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high; from circumstances attending his escape, it is believed, he intends making his way to one of the Eastern States, and has been provided with false papers of freedom.—If taken within the State, and delivered to me here, or secured, that I get him, I will give Fifty Dollars, or if taken out of the State, One Hundred Dollars. Robert Gamble, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 24th, 1807. (if)
TO BE SOLD, By public auction, for cash, on Monday the 25th April, next, at Cumberland court house, being court day.
Two tracts of Land, In the county of Buckingham, formerly belonging to Mr. Peyton Saunders, viz. one tract of 400 acres, adjoining the lands of Reiny Christian and John Harris. The other tract lies on Buffalo creek, five miles from the town of Cades, containing 238 acres, adjoining the lands of Cleland, Bowling, John Drum, John Lipscomb and James Hudgins. Mr. Edw. W. Trent will be invested with free power to act for me, he being at court on that day. CHAN. H. SAUNDERS. Richmond, March 26, 1808. wtds
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. (if)
Valuable Lands. THE subscriber will Sell, on a credit, or exchange for Property in Richmond or its neighborhood, the following LANDS, to wit: 823 acres in the state of Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th day of October 1797, lying and being in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little Barren river. Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky, by survey bearing date the 10th October 1797, likewise lying in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on the north side of Little river, a branch of Cumberland river, and about two and an half miles from the mouth of Little river. Also, 450 acres of Land in the county of Mason, state of Virginia, on Old Town creek, about 8 miles from Mason courthouse. Indisputable titles will be made to the above mentioned lands; and plots of each tract may be seen on application to the subscriber residing in Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN. January 23d, 1808. (if)
To be Sold TO the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 21st instant, April, at the house called Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, a
Tract of Land whereon Abraham Shepard now lives, on the Rivanna, in the county of Fluvanna, containing by a late survey, 334 acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of Charles Adams, Richard Adams, Pleasant Bybee, and others, being land sold by David Ross to said Shepard, and conveyed by him, Shepard, to us in trust, to secure a debt due to said Ross, as stated in said trust deed, which said debt has since been assigned by said Ross to Henry E. Coleman—We sell our right as trustees only. George Holman, William Pasteur, } Trustees. Jacob Myers, } 1st April, 1808. tds
NOTICE. WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND, LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 80 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 got 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 treat with any one, between this 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. tds Just Received at this Office, Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, of The American Military Library Or, Repository of Modern Tactics,
NOTICE. WILL DISPOSE OF MY TRACT OF LAND, LYING in Powhatan county, containing 500 acres, of which there is 80 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 got 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 treat with any one, between this 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. tds Just Received at this Office, Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, of The American Military Library Or, Repository of Modern Tactics,