The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1808-09-20 00:00:00

PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RITCHIE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, AT FIVE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
DESERTED.—from the service of the United States, on the 8th instant, a Private in the 5th regiment of Infantry, named JOHN FERGUSON—30 years of age, 5 feet 5 1/2 inches high, swarthy complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, has a sickly appearance—He was born in Delaware county, state of Pennsylvania—by profession a shoemaker. The said Ferguson had on at the time of his desertion, a round sailor's jacket, slash sleeves, dark drab colour, blue striped Virginia cloth vest, and Corduroy Pantaloons, torn on the knees—Virginia cloth shirt; and an old pair of half boots, bound with cord, which he generally wore under his pantaloons. Also—Deserted on the same day, GABRIEL JONES, 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, fair complexion, hazel eyes; auburn hair—when spoken to has a down look—Born in Essex county, Va.—has been a Farmer. He wore a way around striped Virginia cloth coat, white home spun pantaloons, and vest of the same. Whoever will apprehend the said deserters, and deliver them to me, or to any officer in the service of the United States, shall receive twenty dollars reward, or ten dollars for either.
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt. 5th U. S. Reg. Infantry. Rendezvous, Petersburg. Sept. 16.
ADVERTISEMENT.—To rent, and of which possession may be had on the first day on the first day of October next, that pleasantly situated tenement of which the late Mr. William Nice died seized, in this City. It is attended with almost every convenience required for the accommodation of a genteel family: but as it is presumed that any person wishing to rent will first view the premises, a description of them is deemed unnecessary. Application may be made to Samuel Coleman at the Capitol, or to the subscriber residing on the premises, who is Guardian to the Orphans of William Nice deceased. ANNE NICE. Richmond, Sept. 16. (1stO)
WILL be sold at the door of Buckingham Court-House, on the tenth, say, 10th day of October next, being court day, for cash, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Chastain Lesieur, for the purposes in said deed of trust mentioned, one tract or parcel of LAND (lying and being in the county of Buckingham) whereon I now live, containing by estimation 2 hundred acres, viz. The Land whereon my dwelling-house now stands and adjoining thereto, adjoining the lands of Rolfe, Eldridge and others. (To use the expressions of said deed of trust) being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said Land as trustee. GEO: PERKINS, Trustee. Sept. 16.
NOTICE.—Whereas Mr. James Fisher, by a deed executed on the first day of July, 1808, and recorded in the county court of Henrico, has assigned to the subscriber as trustee, for certain of his creditors therein named, the whole of his estate of every description, (except his household furniture, and some few debts transferred by him as trustee, subsequent to the execution of said trust; as will more fully appear by a reference to the schedule annexed to said deed) consisting of some Lots in the city of Richmond, together with all his bonds, notes and accounts.—This is therefore to give notice to the debtors of the said James Fisher, that all judgments obtained where the money has not been paid, all suits now depending in the courts of this commonwealth or elsewhere, all monies in the hands of attorneys, sheriffs, or others, which may have been collected by virtue of any suit, debt or demand of the said James Fisher; that he is the only person authorized to receive such debts and demands and grant such acquittances and make such compromises as he may deem most advisable for the interest of said creditors.
A hope is therefore cherished, that every effort on the part of said debtors, will be made, in order to a settlement of their balances, and every indulgence will be given by him to those who manifest such a disposition.
And whereas it is stipulated by the contract parties to said deed, that certain creditors of said James Fisher, who from absence or other causes, could not signify their wish of becoming parties thereto, now, be it understood, that if they do within sixty days, from the said first day of July, 1808, sign the said deed, that in that case, they are to be considered entitled to their ratable proportion of such money as shall be collected from the sale of property and collection of debts; otherwise, if they do not, within the time specified, make known their determination by subscribing to the terms agreed upon in the said trust, that he, the said trustee shall pay over such sums as they would have been entitled to if they had acceded to the said James Fisher. EDWD. W. TRENT. August 5, 1808. (df)
WILLIAMSBURG, Aug. 22, 1808.—For persons operating on the parties, Be it known, that the Mercantile Firm of Greenhow & Cole is this day dissolved.
The Subscriber offers for sale at Prime cost and charges, the whole of his well assorted STOCK IN TRADE, which has been purchased on the best terms with ready money, at the following credits, viz. one 8th part of their amount with 6 per cent interest on the whole to be paid at the end of the first year, and so on regularly one 8th part at the end of each successive year, with the interest on what remains unpaid, until the payments are completed; the purchaser giving bonds, with approved security for the payment of the different installments, as they become due.—or he will receive in payment good paper, Houses & Lots, in Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg, whose situations may be approved of at a fair valuation.
The subscriber advanced in years, and inquest of that repose, which the evening of life requires, intends, if the contemplated disposition of his goods, is not effected by the first day of October, next (his and health permitting,) to retail them at very reduced prices for cash only.
Adopting this as his rule of conduct, from which, he means not to depart; he hopes, that none of his much respected customers, who have favored him with their orders, and whose punctilious entities them to be dealt with as heretofore, will be offended.
That they may have no cause to be so; and that he may be freed from that load of business, ever attendant on Credit sales: it is, that he thus addresses them. RO. GREENHOW. August 26. (cp190)
TO RENT.—The upper APARTMENTS in the House occupied by Messrs. Kirby, Drake & Taylor, possessing convenient accommodations for a family. Possession will be given immediately—apply to Kirby, Drake & Taylor, or to THOMAS NORVELL. June 12. (UJ)
MR. LE TELLIER, DENTIST.—In the house adjoining Mr. Edmund Randolph's near the Capitol, is now practising in the various branches of his profession, i. e. cleansing and restoring the teeth to their natural elegance, by removing that corrosive substance called tartar, which adheres to them in the form of a black or yellow crust, which is the cause of many teeth decaying, an offensive breath, and the corroder of the gums and sockets. He sets artificial ones so as to stand firm, being useful as well as ornamental, plugs the decayed cavities of such as can be preserved, and extracts such as are too far gone to be saved, in which operation he makes use of BRUTE'S PATENT EXTRACTING INSTRUMENTS, which takes the teeth out without any possibility of fracturing the jaw or bruising the gums, and with much less pain than the instruments that are in general use; for which operation his price is one dollar, when done at his own house. He deems it unnecessary to say any thing concerning the advantage derived from the manner of his performance or his abilities, leaving it for his former operations to speak. He has DENTIFRICE prepared by himself of a superior quality for the preservation of the gums and teeth, void of corrosive substance. Mr. LE TELLIER wishes the public to have notice that as he has now made Richmond his permanent residence, all his prices are considerably lower than when he was only a visitor of the place. A line or servant directed to the aforesaid place will be attended to. He keeps a constant supply of Teeth Extracting Instruments, key kind, and best quality, for sale. May 6. [law6m]
FAIRFIELD RACES, 1808. THE FAIRFIELD RACES will commence on the first Monday in October, and continue for four days. 1st DAY.—The great SWEEPSTAKE for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats—fifteen subscribers at $200 each, half forfeit. This will be an interesting race to the parties concerned, as four of the gentlemen who are subscribers to this stake, put in three hundred dollars each, over and above the original entry, which gives to the winner of those four, should all those entered start and one of the four wins the original stake, his winning will amount to four thousand dollars, the most valuable stake ever run for in this country. 2d DAY.—The annual Post SWEEPSTAKE—four subscribers, one hundred dollars each. This is to be for three years old Colts and Fillies, two mile heats. 3d DAY.—The JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred dollars, four mile heats—free for all ages, if started by a member of the club. 4th DAY.—A SWEEPSTAKE for Colts and Fillies three years old, five subscribers, one hundred dollars each, half forfeit—2 mile heats. The former Jockey Club expired at our May meeting last—There appears from the books, that there are a number of delinquent members. The Treasurer has been anxiously hoping that their subscriptions would have been forwarded before this; this must be considered the last Notice—if the amount is not forwarded by the October meeting he shall insert the names of the delinquents in the public prints, and bring suit against them immediately after the races, for the recovery of the same. The Booths in the field are to be rented as formerly; the course is in elegant order, and from the number of valuable purses to be run for, it is expected there will be grand sport. E. SMOCK, Treasurer and Proprietor of the Course. [law6m] August 26.
THE FORMER ROCK JOCKEY CLUB RACE, will commence on Monday the 28th day of September: the first day the Jockey Club purse of $400—four mile heats; the second day the Proprietor's purse of $200, three mile heats; the third day a Handy Cup purse of $100, two mile heats, entrance $15.—For this purse any person may run a nag agreeable to the race of handy cupping, whether they are a member of the Jockey Club or not. W. C. BAIL, Proprietor of the ground. Sept. 6. (cp1200s)
GERMAN GOODS.—The subscribers have for sale a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, | Romans Sheeting; Ticklenburgs, | Brown Holland; Hessians, | Platillas; Brown Rolls, | Bed Tyke; Dantzic Rolls, | Damask Table clothes Dowlas, | Fine Stunting Linen; Lioner Cases, | Quart, Pint and half Pint Decanters, and a General assortment of Looking Glasses. BOHN & HUBNER. September 13. [ent12N]
WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1808.—The Subscribers have entered into partnership, under the firm of COLE & HENDERSON, and have supplied themselves with a general and well selected assortment of superfine and fine Cloths, Woolens, Manchester stuffs, Cambrics, Hosiery, Hardware, Saddlery, Stationery and Groceries; which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or on short credit to customers who are punctilious in their payments. ROSCOE COLE, JAS. HENDERSON. N. B. For the accommodation of the Students and Scholars of William & Mary College, they will keep a constant supply of the Books used in that Seminary. Sept. 13. [cp19]
VALUABLE MEDICINE FOR SALE.—Moses Davis, at his store, a short distance above the court-house in Richmond. Moses Davis begs leave to inform his friends & the Public generally, that he has purchased at an advanced price from the Patentee, DR. LOZIER'S PATENT ANTIPHLOGISTIC STOMACH CORONAL, justly estimated as one of the most valuable medicines in the whole materia medica. The heretofore great and rapid Sale, with the increasing demand for this invaluable cordial; the high esteem it is in through every part of Virginia, and some other of the United States; together with its singular and uncommon virtues in restoring weak and decayed constitutions, with those complaints so very common in the Spring and Fall, such as Autumnal and bilious fevers, dysentery, &c. proclaim too loudly its intrinsic worth, to admit even of doubt. It will be sold at the reduced price of one dollar per bottle, a lengthy dissertation on its peculiar properties furnished gratis.—And when taken, to be well shaken. Richmond, August 23. (cp1m&law6m)
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from trading for a Bond of mine executed to James Hickman for twenty-five pounds, dated 12th April last, as I do not concure I owe him any part thereof. ROBERT MENDUM. Sept. 2. [3w]
TAKEN up by George Jones, in Amelia county about 15th April last; five head CATTLE, three cows, one heifer and a Stear, marked with a crop and nick on the right and crop and slit in the left ears: four of them are red and one black, appraised by us at fourteen pounds eighteen shillings, given under our hands this 25th June, 1808. WM. PRICE. ROBT VAUGHAN, JAMES VAUGHAN. [3w] September 13.
FOR RENT.—The TENEMENT at present occupied by Mr. Archibald Foster, near the Market Bridge—Possession may be had on the 1st of October next. Also, FOR RENT or SALE, a two story HOUSE, &c. (now finishing off) on Shockoe Hill—Possession of which may be had about the 1st of November next. Wm. MCKIM. [3w] Richmond, Sept. 2.
BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.—The subscriber respectfully offers his services to his friends and the public, in the above line of business and solicits their patronage. C. GREENHOW. [law6m] Dec. 15.
BANK NOTES, as below described, were put into the post office at this place on 27th May last, enclosed in a letter addressed to Messrs John Warden and Sons, Philada. and which letter has never been received; it is therefore apprehended that the BANK NOTES may have been lost in improper hands; and should such appear in circulation, we earnestly request that they may be stopped. Any satisfactory information regarding them will be thankfully received, and if required, liberally rewarded. BUCHANAN & POLLOK. Petersburg, July 5. (df)
Table with 3 columns: B No., C, D. Values include 533, 866, 453, 394, 700, 733, 748. Total $700.
CASH given for WHEAT, by WHITE & SHELTON. July 28. (df)
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.—At a meeting of the directors of the said company at the Swan Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Monday evening the 15th of August 1808. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the Stockholders in the company be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 20th of next month. Resolved, That all shares of delinquent Stockholders in the Company be sold at the Swan Tavern, in this City, on the 20th of next month, at 4 o'clock in the evening. A Copy, N. SHEPPARD, Clerk. August 19. [1205]
UNITED STATES' STOCK LOST!—Notice is hereby given, that the following certificates of the United States' Stock, in the name of John Baird, bearing date 14 March 1781, have been lost or mislaid, and due application will be made at the Loan Office of the U. States for their renewal. Six per Cents No. 210 $711 33 Deferred 210 $355 67 Three per Cents 183 $211 03 WILLIAM BARRD, Esq. Of John Baird. July 19th. (cp1m)
BOARDING, LODGING, AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The subscriber will commence keeping a boarding house on the 1st day of September next, in the commodious and conveniently situated house at present occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main-street opposite to Harris's brick building, where she will accommodate Ladies and Gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter, or year, with genteel Board, lodging and entertainment.—No exertions shall be wanting on her part to give satisfaction to those who will favour her with their company. ANNA BYRD. (cp1m) Richmond, August 16th.
CASH SALES.—By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us on the thirteenth day of July, 1806, by David Ross, Esq. for the purpose of securing to Benj. Mosby, the sum of fourteen thousand dollars, with interest on seven thousand dollars, a part thereof, from the said thirteenth day of July, 1806, till paid, and all other charges attending the execution of the said trust deed, (which was recorded in the district court of Richmond, Virginia, at the September term, 1806, and in the court of appeals of the state of Kentucky, at Frankfort, on the 11th day of April, 1807:) We will sell to the highest bidder, for ready money at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday the first day of October next, all that ES TATE in the county of Kentucky called and well known by the name of the BIG BONE LICK, containing about two thousand acres on the Big Bone Creek, and four thousand acres on the Ohio—the whole located and surveyed under old military warrants, embracing the whole of the said David's estate in that part of Kentucky, and containing in the whole six thousand acres, to be the same more or less. E. W. ROOTES, WILSON ALLEN, } Trustees. Richmond, Va. August 16, 1808. [tds]
THE FORMER ROCK JOCKEY CLUB RACE, will commence on Monday the 28th day of September: the first day the Jockey Club purse of $400—four mile heats; the second day the Proprietor's purse of $200, three mile heats; the third day a Handy Cup purse of $100, two mile heats, entrance $15.—For this purse any person may run a nag agreeable to the race of handy cupping, whether they are a member of the Jockey Club or not. W. C. BAIL, Proprietor of the ground. Sept. 6. (cp1200s)
GERMAN GOODS.—The subscribers have for sale a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Hessians, Brown Rolls, Dantzic Rolls, Dowlas, Lioner Cases, Quart, Pint and half Pint Decanters, and a General assortment of Looking Glasses. BOHN & HUBNER. September 13. [ent12N]
WILLIAMSBURG, September 1, 1808.—The Subscribers have entered into partnership, under the firm of COLE & HENDERSON, and have supplied themselves with a general and well selected assortment of superfine and fine Cloths, Woolens, Manchester stuffs, Cambrics, Hosiery, Hardware, Saddlery, Stationery and Groceries; which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or on short credit to customers who are punctilious in their payments. ROSCOE COLE, JAS. HENDERSON. N. B. For the accommodation of the Students and Scholars of William & Mary College, they will keep a constant supply of the Books used in that Seminary. Sept. 13. [cp19]
VALUABLE MEDICINE FOR SALE.—Moses Davis, at his store, a short distance above the court-house in Richmond. Moses Davis begs leave to inform his friends & the Public generally, that he has purchased at an advanced price from the Patentee, DR. LOZIER'S PATENT ANTIPHLOGISTIC STOMACH CORONAL, justly estimated as one of the most valuable medicines in the whole materia medica. The heretofore great and rapid Sale, with the increasing demand for this invaluable cordial; the high esteem it is in through every part of Virginia, and some other of the United States; together with its singular and uncommon virtues in restoring weak and decayed constitutions, with those complaints so very common in the Spring and Fall, such as Autumnal and bilious fevers, dysentery, &c. proclaim too loudly its intrinsic worth, to admit even of doubt. It will be sold at the reduced price of one dollar per bottle, a lengthy dissertation on its peculiar properties furnished gratis.—And when taken, to be well shaken. Richmond, August 23. (cp1m&law6m)
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from trading for a Bond of mine executed to James Hickman for twenty-five pounds, dated 12th April last, as I do not concure I owe him any part thereof. ROBERT MENDUM. Sept. 2. [3w]
TO BE SOLD.—To the highest bidder, for ready money on Thursday the 29th instant at the house called Napier's Tavern in the town of Columbia, a tract of LAND, on the Rivanna river 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, & others, being LAND sold by David Ross to said Shepard, & conveyed by him, Shepard, 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, } (tds) September 6th, 1808.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.—Ranaway from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county at Carr's Ford, on the 25th day of August, a likely negro man named Sam, about 5 feet 3 inches high, very stout made; he has a small scar over his right eye, he is about 38 years of age and tolerable black fellow; he is an excellent black smith—I think it needless to mention his clothes as he took different kinds with him; he has a remarkable short and brutish way of answering when spoken to. Any person who will deliver the fellow to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward and a reasonable charges paid it is probable he has provided himself with a free pass. EDWARD FERNEYHOUGH. September 9. (df)
EUROPE. BOSTON, September 8. TRANSLATED FOR THE BOSTON GAZETTE.
By the politeness of a gentleman, who came passenger in the Arcadius, we are favoured with a copy of Joseph Napoleon's constitution for Spain and the Indies. The publication of the whole of this voluminous production would exceed our limits; but we are assured the following articles are the most material, and all that are necessary for a view of the divisions and powers of the new government.
CONSTITUTION. In the name of God omnipotent: Don JOSEPH NAPOLEON, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies:
Having been present at the national junta assembled in Bayonne, by order of our very dear and much beloved brother, Napoleon, Emperor of the French and King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, &c. &c. We have decreed, and do decree the present Constitution to be preserved as the fundamental law of our states, and as the foundation of the compact which unites our people to us and to our people.
CHAPTER I. Article 1. The Catholic, Apostolic, and Roman Religion, shall be in Spain, and in all the Spanish possessions, the religion of the King and the nation; and no other shall be tolerated.
CHAPTER II. Of the succession to the Crown. Article 2. The crown of Spain and the Indies, shall be hereditary in our direct descendants, natural and legitimate, from male to male, in order of primogeniture, and to the perpetual exclusion of females.
In failure of our direct descendants, natural and legitimate, the crown of Spain and the Indies, shall RETURN to our very dear and much beloved brother Napoleon, Emperor of France and King of Italy, and to his male heirs and descendants, natural, legitimate, or adopted. In failure of male descendants, natural, legitimate, or adopted of our said very dear and much beloved brother Napoleon, the crown shall pass to our direct descendants, natural and legitimate of the Prince Louis Napoleon, King of Holland.
In failure of the male descendants, natural and legitimate of the Prince Louis Napoleon, to the male descendants, natural and legitimate of the Prince Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalia.
CHAPTER III. Of the Regency. Article 8. The King shall be a minor until he shall have completed the age of eighteen years. During his minority, there shall be a Regent of the Kingdom.
Article 9. The Regent shall have attained at least the age of twenty-five years. Article 10. The Regent shall be designated by the former King, in among the infants who have attained the age determined by the preceding article.
Article 11. In failure of such designation by the former King, the Regency shall fall to the infant most distant from the throne in hereditary order, who shall have attained the age of twenty-five years.
Article 15. From the revenues appropriated for the crown, one fourth part shall be taken for the revenue of the Regent.
CHAPTER IV. Of the Revenue of the Crown. Article 27. The patrimony of the Crown shall be composed of the palaces of Madrid, the Escorial, S. Ildefonso, Aranjuez, Pardo, and all the others which until now have belonged to the crown, with their appurtenances and dependencies of whatever nature.
The rents of these estates shall be paid into the treasury of the crown; and if they do not amount to the annual sum of one million of dollars, they shall be augmented by other estates, until their products or rents shall complete this sum. Article 22. There shall be paid from the national treasury into that of the crown, one sixth annually of two millions of dollars, by twelfth parts or monthly payments.
Article 23. The infants of Spain as soon as they shall arrive at the age of twelve years, shall receive for their support an annual rent, as follows: The heir apparent, two hundred thousand dollars—each of the infants one hundred thousand dollars—each of the infants, fifty thousand dollars. The national treasurer shall deliver these sums to the treasurer of the crown.
Article 24. The Queen shall receive for her dowry, four hundred thousand dollars, to be paid from the treasury of the crown.
CHAPTER VIII. Of the Senate. Article 32. The Senate shall be composed of 1st. Of the Infants of Spain, who shall have attained the age of eighteen years. 2d. Of twenty-four individuals appointed by the King from among the Ministers, Captains General of the army and navy, Ambassadors, the Counsellors of State, and those of the Royal Council.
Article 33. No person can be appointed Senator, who has not attained the age of forty years. Article 34. The office of Senator shall be for life. Article 39. The duty of the Senate shall be to attend to the preservation of individual liberty, and the liberty of the press. Article 45. A junta of five Senators, named by the Senate, shall be charged with watching over the liberty of the press. Article 46. The authors, printers, and booksellers, who think they have cause of complaint for preventions in the impression or sale of a work, can have recourse directly, and by means of petition to the Senatorial junta for the liberty of the press. Article 47. When this junta shall have satisfied themselves that the publication of the work will not prejudice the state, they shall request the minister who gave the order to revoke it. Article 48. If after three consecutive requisitions, made in the space of one month, it should not be revoked, the junta shall call a meeting of the Senate: which, if there be cause, shall make the following declaration: "There are strong presumptions that the Liberty of the Press has been infringed." The President shall place this deliberation in the hands of the King.
CHAPTER VIII. Of the Council of State. Article 52. There shall be a Council of State, over which the King shall preside; which shall be composed of 30 individuals, at the least, and of seventy, at the most, and shall be divided into six sections, to wit: section of justice and ecclesiastical negotiations; section of the interior or general police; section of the navy; section of war; section of the marine; and section of the Indies. Every section shall have a president and 4 individuals, at least.
Article 53. The heir apparent can assist at the sessions of the council of state, when he arrives at the age of fifteen. Article 59. The council of state in the business of its department shall have no more than an advising voice.
CHAPTER IX. Of the Assembly, (Cortes.) Article 61. There shall be an assembly or junta of the nation, composed of one hundred and seventy two individuals, divided into three estates to wit: the estate of the Clergy; that of the Nobility; that of the People. The estate of the Clergy shall be seated on the right of the throne, that of the Nobility on the left, and in front of that of the people.
Article 62. The estate of the clergy shall be composed of twenty-five Archbishops & Bishops. Article 63. The estate of the Nobility shall be composed of twenty five Nobles, who shall be distinguished by the title of Grandees of the Assembly, (Grandees de Cortes.) Article 64. The estate of the people shall be composed: 1st. of seventy-two deputies from the provinces of Spain and the Indies; 2d. of thirty deputies from the principal cities of Spain and the adjacent isles; 3d. of fifteen merchants or traders; 4th. of 15 deputies from the universities, learned persons, or distinguished by their personal merit in the sciences or arts.
Article 65. The archbishops and bishops who compose the estate of the clergy, shall be raised to the class of members of the assembly by a parchment, sealed with the grand seal of state; and cannot be deprived of the exercise of their functions, but in virtue of a sentence given by the competent tribunals, and in legal form.
Article 66. The nobles to be raised to the class of grandees of the assembly, shall enjoy an annual income of twenty thousand dollars at least, or shall have done great and important services in the civil or military line.—They cannot be deprived of the exercise of their functions, but in virtue of a sentence given by the competent tribunals, and in legal form.
Article 67. The deputies from the provinces of Spain, and the adjacent isles, shall be named for these places, at the rate of one deputy for three hundred thousand inhabitants. For this purpose the provinces shall be divided into districts of election, which shall have the necessary population, to entitle them to the election of a deputy.
Article 69. The assemblies for election cannot be held but by virtue of a royal order of convocation in which shall be expressed the object and place of their meeting, and the time of opening and closing the assembly.
Article 71. The deputies from the thirty principal cities of the kingdom shall be named by the body of magistrates of each them.
Article 73. The fifteen merchants or traders shall be elected from the members, of the chambers of commerce, and from those in the best credit and richest of the kingdom; and they shall be appointed by the King from among those whom he comprehended in a list of fifteen individuals, formed by each of the tribunals and chambers of commerce. The tribunal and chamber of commerce shall unite in every city, in order to form in company their list of presentation.
Article 74. The deputies from the universities shall be appointed by the King from those comprehended in a list, 1st. of fifteen candidates presented by the royal council, & 2d. of seven candidates, presented by each of the universities of the kingdom.
Article 76. The assembly, or cortes, shall be convened by the King. They cannot be deferred, prorogued or dissolved but by his order. They shall meet at least once every three years.
Article 77. The president of the assembly shall be appointed by the King from among three candidates, which the said assembly shall propose by a plurality of votes. Article 80. The sessions of the assembly

shall not be public, and its resolves shall be made verbally, or by scrutiny, from a plurality of votes.
Art. 81. The opinions and resolves of the assembly shall not be divulged or printed. Every publication by means of printing or edit, made by the assembly of the Cortes or by any of its individual members, shall be considered as an act of rebellion.
Art. 82. A law shall determine every 3 years, the quota of rents and annual expenses of the state; and this law shall be presented by the orators of the council of state, for the deliberation and approbation of the assembly.
The variations which shall be made in the civil or penal code, in the system of imposts or the system of coins shall be presented in the same manner, for the deliberation and approbation of the assembly.
CHAPTER X. Of the Kingdoms and Spanish provinces in America and Asia.
Art. 87. The kingdoms and Spanish provinces of America and Asia shall enjoy the same rights as the metropolis.
Art. 89. A reciprocal commerce is permitted between the kingdoms and provinces and the metropolis.
Art. 90. No particular privilege of exportation or importation shall be given in the said kingdoms and provinces.
Art. 92. Their deputies shall be in number, twenty-two, viz.—two from New Spain; two from Peru; two from the New Kingdom of Granada; two from Buenos Ayres; two from the Philippines; one from Cuba; one from Porto Rico; one from Venezuela; one from Charcas; one from Quito; one from Chili; one from Cuzco; one from Guaymala; one from Yucatan; one from Guadaxara; one from the internal western provinces of New Spain; and one from the eastern provinces.
Art. 94. The deputies shall exercise their functions for the space of eight years.
CHAPTER XI. Of the Judicial Order.
Art. 98. Justice shall be administered in the name of the King, by tribunals which he himself shall establish.
Art. 99. The King shall appoint all the judges.
Art. 100. No judge can be deprived of his office but by approbation of the King.
Art. 106. At the first session of the Cortes, the question shall be debated, whether the trial by jury may be established.
CHAPTER XII. Of the Administration of the Revenue.
Art. 117. The system of contributions shall be equal throughout the kingdom.
Art. 118. All the privileges which actually exist, given to companies or individuals, are suppressed.
Art. 119. The national treasury shall be distinct from the treasury of the crown.
Art. 121. The King shall appoint the national treasurer.
Art. 122. The appointment to all the offices, shall belong to the King, or to the authorities to whom it is confined by the law, and regulations.
CHAPTER XIII. General Dispositions.
Art. 124. There shall be an alliance offensive and defensive perpetually, as well by sea as by land, between France and Spain. A special treaty shall determine the proportion which each power shall contribute in case of war, by sea or land.
Art. 133. The torture is abolished.
Art. 134. If the government should have notice that any conspiracy is forming against the state, the minister of police shall give an order of arrest and imprisonment against the individuals as authors or accomplices.
The whole consists of 146 articles, and is dated in Bayonne, July 6th, 1808, signed by Joseph, countersigned by the Secretary of State, Mariano Luis de Urquijo, and afterwards signed by the junta assembled for this purpose, consisting of ninety-one members.
The Cortes consists of 172 members; their approbation of the laws is given by a plurality of votes. Of this assembly, only 72 deputies are chosen by the people, the remainder being appointed by the King or officers immediately under his direction.
Translations from Madrid (official) Gazette, of June 30.
The 23d inst. the French troops entered St. Andero. Their presence has sufficed to make the inhabitants comprehend to what degree they had been deceived by their Bishop. It was he who had induced them to abandon their occupations and caused them to take up arms. Forgetting all the laws of decorum, he was the first to arm himself, assuring these unhappy beings, that they should always see him at their head; but the danger did hardly approach, when he took to flight. From that moment the simple men, he had deluded, began to open their eyes. All their errors have been dissipated as well as their inquietudes, when they had intercourse with those troops, who had been painted to them with all the black colours that calumny can imagine. The French hastened immediately to wipe away the tears of misfortune, and to accept of the supplications of repentance. The attentions of their humanity have even been extended over the rebels who had been wounded. The roads are full of peasants who are returning with all their families to their homes, which they had forsaken on account of various alarms and perfidious calumnies. That rebellion has left throughout the province a just horror against those who had excited it.
We cannot see without grief one of the chief ministers of the gospel profane his character even to sacrifice to furious passions the flock which is intrusted to him, cause the blood of the people to flow, the tranquility of whom his exhortations ought to have maintained; and finally to open a communication with the ships of a nation, all the pretensions of which are founded upon principles absolutely contrary to the prosperity & security of Spain. The Bishop of St. Andero, by giving himself up to so many excesses, despised the admonitions of his worthy metropolitan the Archbishop of Burgos. This is not the only Prelate whose conduct may console the friends of religion; they have seen with pleasure and respect the Archbishop of Toledo, the Bishop of Avila, Valencia and Segovia manifest their horror against sedition and implore the clemency of government in favor of the deluded. It may be believed that whenever tranquility is not yet established, all the ministers of religion will vie in zeal and exertions to prevent by the fruits of persuasion the use of the respectable forces, which will punish rebellion in all the points where it should show itself obstinate. [Latest from Andalusia]
The 28th of this month Gen. Verdol met in the defiles of Sierra Morena, a crowd of rebels to the number of 3000. The difficulties which the nature of the ground presented could not repress the ardor of the French troops; they forced all the positions which were disputed to them, killed 300 seditionists and put the remainder to flight, obliging them to abandon 6 cannon and all their provisions and ammunition.
The following day the advanced posts of this division met troops belonging to the corps of the army commanded by General Dupont. We are
informed by his dispatches that the city of Jaen, having refused to give provisions to one of his detachments, it was occupied at a short contest, and obliged to accede to this just requisition. Another part of the same corps of the army has beaten and dissipated in the environs of Cordova, an immense number of rebels, which had been announced as amounting together to the number of 40,000.
Every day the authors of the troubles must experience a greater anguish. A great number of experiments have already shown to the multitude what are the fruits of sedition. The moment approaches in which the agitators will meet in all the parts of the kingdom the terrible curses of the people whom they have deceived; the execrations of the respectable classes whom they have exposed to so many vexations, and the power of the government that they have outraged.
From the Gazette de France, to the 5th July.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 25.—The Ottomans have rendered the highest honors to the French Ambassador, General Sebastiani, during his journey to the frontiers of the empire. He has been received with salutes from the fortresses, wherever he has passed. The last news we have had from his Excellency, was dated at Jassy.
VIENNA, June 18.—After many negotiations with the different powers, our political relations continue to exist on the footing of the most perfect neutrality.
The French army of Silesia, being in want of provisions and subsistence, has obtained in the most friendly manner, and agreeably to the usages prescribed among good neighbors, the facility of drawing its provisions from Austrian Poland. This circumstance is a new proof of the good understanding which prevails between France and Austria, and which has not been interrupted since the peace of Presburg.
NORFOLK Sept. 14.
The ship Arno, Captain Kempton, from Liverpool, bound to Baltimore, having put into Hampton Roads, we procured for a short time London papers, which came by her as late as the Twentieth of July, several dates later than any that we know to have been received from Great Britain. The time which we were permitted to retain these papers, was so limited, as to prevent us from giving more copious extracts.
In addition to the extracts which we have made, we noticed the arrival of two envoys from the Grand Signior, at London, soliciting aid against the plans of Bonaparte; they are said to have arrived on the 19th July, it is probable, therefore, that the object of their mission was only conjectured. Accounts had been received in England from Paris to the 30th of June, which stated that Bonaparte had returned to Paris in consequence of some difficulties, which had occurred in calling out the conscription of 1810. Placards were nightly posted in the streets of Paris against the measures of Bonaparte. We were struck with a letter, which is copied into the London, from the French papers, written by Champagny the Minister, to the Prefect of the department of Gironde at Bordeaux.—It seems the merchants of the sea ports, particularly those of Bordeaux, had laid a state of their distressed condition before Bonaparte. In order to furnish temporary relief, Champagny informed the Prefect that the emperor had that day (20th June) received a letter from his brother the king of Holland, informing him that George the third was dead; that his successor had dismissed the ministers, and that peace and a free trade would immediately follow. This caused, it is said, great joy in Bordeaux, but which would be succeeded by chagrin, when the deception would be discovered.
Of the views of Russia and Austria towards France, our readers are referred to our London extracts.
Bonaparte's conduct towards Spain and the Pope, the latter, in particular, appears to have excited a general sensation of abhorrence. The reader will find an interesting state paper, delivered by the minister of the venerable Pontiff in this day's Ledger.
Our advices from Spain (via London) are not so late as those which have been received at Boston, and also published in this day's paper. Our intelligence from Portugal is more recent, and assures us, that the same spirit animates the people of that country as animates the people of Spain.
From Papers received at the Office of the Public Ledger, by the Ship Arno, Capt. Kempton, from Liverpool.
LONDON, July 18.
The Orestes is arrived at Plymouth with dispatches from Lord Collingwood and Sir Charles Cotton. They have not brought any further accounts relative to Dupont; but they state that a severe action has been fought between the French and the patriots, between Saragossa and Barcelona, in which the French were almost all cut to pieces—and finally, that all Portugal is in a state of insurrection.
The following Bulletin was issued at a late hour this morning:
Downing-Street, July 18. Letters have been received at this office from Major Gen. Spencer, off Ayamonte, dated 25th and 26th of June. The major general was on his return off Cadiz, from the southern coast of Portugal, where he left the Portuguese flag flying along the whole extent of the coast of the province of Algarve, in all the forts and batteries.
The Spanish frontier on the side of Ayamonte, had remained perfectly secure since the British force had approached the coast, and the detachments of the enemy's force, which on Gen. Spencer's arrival had retired to Villa Real and Castromarin, have since surrendered themselves with the above-mentioned places, to the Portuguese troops.
The following additional Bulletin was issued in the afternoon.
Downing-Street, July 18. Advices from Lord Collingwood of the 26th June state, that accounts had been received, that Dupont was in great distress—surrounded on all sides, and disappointed of expected reinforcements. On the 16th he retired six leagues behind Cordova—the Spanish army advanced—Intelligence had arrived that Dupont had proposed to capitulate, if allowed to pass into France unopposed; but nothing short of unconditional surrender would be accepted. Dupont had retired to Andujar. Castanos's out-posts were at Aldia Rio, within two miles of the enemy's rear. The whole regular force under Castanos amounts to 21,300 infantry, 2,500 cavalry, and a formidable train of artillery.
One of the French men of war, (the Hannibal) was fitting out and would sail soon for Vera Cruz. One of the frigates was fitting out for Buenos Ayres, & another man of war for Lima, all of which were to proceed with the utmost dispatch to their respective places of destination, to announce to the various governments what had taken place; and that Spain was at peace with England—and that the French officers were allowed to remain on parole; and when the Revenge sailed they
were on board the French ships, not chusing to encounter the mob. Commissioners for the prizes had been regularly appointed by the supreme Junta at Seville, and they had entered on their duty. The people of all classes wore the Union Cockade—it is of a circular form, the rim is of a Spanish red, and in the centre a complete English black cockade—at the top is a "V." (Viva) on the left side, "F." (Ferdinando) and on the right "VII."
The Junta of Seville have sent orders to the Spanish squadron at Minorca to return to Cartagena.
The women have resolved to get in the harvest in the province of Andalusia, that the men might join Patriotic bands—the harvest is the most abundant that has been for several seasons. Upwards of 100 women actually dressed themselves in soldier's clothes, and offered their services to the patriots—but their sex was discovered.
The expedition from Cork has at length sailed.
Late on Friday evening, Sir John Moore, with the troops under his command, arrived in the Downs. Sir John immediately landed and proceeded to London. The troops meanwhile are proceeding to Spithead, whither they are to be revictualled, and proceed immediately to Gibraltar. That is to be the general rendezvous, & from thence troops will sail to those points where their efforts may be deemed most likely to be useful to the Spanish patriots. The whole British force to be sent will amount to about 40,000 men. Sir Hugh Dalrymple is mentioned as the commander in chief. Sir John Moore, Sir Arthur Wellesley, and Gen. Spencer, are to be under him.
By the New-York packet, we have received letters and papers from that city to the 10th, and from Halifax to the 20th June.—The embargo still continued in the American ports, and the distress which it had occasioned still continued to multiply the attempts to evade it. The Wasp had been lately on a cruise to enforce it. The decisions in the several states are said to have given a majority in both houses to the federalists. They have been attended as usual with violent party spirit.
The American brig St. Michael, from L'Orient, has landed at Falmouth Mr. Purviance, charged with dispatches from the American government to their minister in Paris. Dispatches have also been brought by this vessel to the American minister in London.
A gentleman who came over in this vessel, mentions a rumor of a serious difference having arisen between Napoleon and Talleyrand. It was reported at L'Orient, that the minister had been arrested, and was held in close confinement under a guard of soldiers.
Austria and Russia.—Dutch papers and Petersburg Gazettes to the 20th ult. announce that the courts of Petersburg and Vienna had united in an endeavor to restrain the usurpations of Bonaparte, and particularly to request from him a revocation of his orders in regard to the Ecclesiastical states, for which purpose they have sent special ambassadors to Paris. Austria is arming, to give weight to her remonstrances, and to resist the indignities & insults France has offered her; and we are taught to believe that Russia, although not prepared to press her discussions to a rupture with Bonaparte, is alarmed by his conduct, and is seriously impressed with the necessity of opposing some restraint to his ambition.
The military exertions of Austria are of a nature that clearly indicate the alarm and jealousy which the conduct of Bonaparte has spread in her council, & at least prove that she is not insensible to the dangers of her situation, if they do not go the length to manifest a disposition to resist the further progress of his usurpations.
The French ambassador, Andreossy, had reconcentrated on the subject of this armament, and delivered a letter written by Napoleon, from Bayonne, in which the latter declared his surprise and regret that Austria should engage in so extensive a system of preparation, at a period too, when the situation of the Continent neither called for nor justified such armament. The Austrian Emperor answered, that a period of general tranquility was alone the time for arrangements, the sole object of which was the preservation of peace, and without essentially weakening his military establishment, to introduce into it a necessary system of economy by the substitution of a less expensive description of force than the present.
Austria and Russia have in conjunction, sent ministers to Paris, to remonstrate against the seizure of the Ecclesiastical states. Baron Vincert is employed by the former, and prince Wolonsky by the emperor Alexander.
The report of Marshal Brune having been sent to the Temple, is revived, with the addition that Talleyrand had shared the same fate. We believe, however, that the account is undeserving credit.
July 20.
Yesterday afternoon dispatches from Coruna were received by their excellencies the Gallician Deputies; and we have the happiness to add, that they are of the most satisfactory nature. The lateness of the hour prevents our entering at large upon this pleasing subject; but the following is a correct outline of the intelligence which has been received.
The French army, commanded by Dupont, was attacked between Ardamiz and Montijo, after it had evacuated Cordova, on the 15th of June, and was COMPLETELY DEFEATED.
Lefebvre's division was also beaten on the 15th of June, near Saragossa, by the Patriots under general Palafox. EVERY MAN WAS EITHER KILLED OR TAKEN PRISONER.
A communication has been established between the armies of Leon, Asturias, and Galicia, with the forces of Estramadura, so that they are enabled to act in concert. An intercourse has also been opened between Galicia and the Junta of Oporto, by which means the generals who command in Tuy & Orense have a direct interchange of infantry, cavalry, and ammunition for their respective objects.
BEVENTO, July 1.
Last night a general received a dispatch from Portugal by the post, from which we learn that general Junot continued shut up in the Castle.
BEVENTO, July 1.
We also learn from Lisbon, that marshal Moncey is a prisoner, with his whole army, after having been driven, between three fires, from the troops of Echavarria, Valencia, and Murcia, near Monilla del Palancar.
Junot's force at Lisbon is considerably diminished, in consequence of the several detachments he has been obliged to send to different quarters.—Besides the troops we hear of at Amarante, there is a division at Arauca, Figuera, and Coimbra, against whom sufficient forces had been despatched by the Supreme Junta for their reduction.
VERIN, June 28.
By intelligence received from Portugal yesterday, we learn, that the Portuguese pursued a corps of 2,500 French, under the command of Gen. Loison, obliging them to seek refuge in Duero, near to Villa Real, after having killed two hundred of them, having taken five baggage waggons, two pieces of artillery, the military chest, a quantity of ammunition and made some prisoners. The Marquis of Valladares, who commands the troops in the province of Orense, on account of the absence of the commander in Chief at Bierzo, remains at this place, with some battalions, to assist the Portuguese in case of necessity.
TUY, June 30.
The tiger Junot had the impudence, in various proclamations, to ask the assistance of the Portuguese, whom he had so cruelly oppressed, as an indication of their gratitude for the essential services he had rendered them. It is in the blind and inexplicable confidence of Junot that the safety of Portugal has originated. This Junot, as soon as he was apprized that Oporto was evacuated by the Spaniards, building on this satisfaction and gratitude of the Portuguese, wrote to Gen. Loison, directing him, with 5,000 men, to proceed from Almeida to garrison Oporto.
Loison who was as blind as his commander in respect to this Lucitanian loyalty, commenced his march with as much carelessness as he might have done five months ago. He divided his men into columns and many of his soldiers were without arms, expecting to procure them ready to their hands in Oporto. He dispatched his Avant-couriers, who were taken by the people of the town of Amarante, who sent to Oporto, from whence troops were procured to encounter Loison. Loison was in the mean time informed by a spy, that the whole province of Duero and Minho was in a state of insurrection, and he therefore began to retreat, which he could not do in good order, because a part of his forces was without arms. The troops from Oporto having approached, dispersed his army, took the unarmed soldiery prisoners, with a quantity of baggage, ammunition, and the military chests of several regiments. The forces from Oporto have been in pursuit of a separated column, consisting of 2000 men, which no doubt must have surrendered. It is presumed, that the column which retreated towards Chaves, and that was defeated near Lamego and Villa Real, belonged to the same division.
Government received dispatches yesterday from General Spencer. They were brought by Sir George Smith, lieutenant colonel of the 82d regiment, who left Cadiz so late as the 5th or 6th instant. He reached town at an early hour, but no bulletins were circulated in the Government offices, or communications made to the lord mayor. At the time Sir George Smith left Cadiz, we understand no official account of the surrender of Dupont had been received there. The rumours, however, to that effect were numerous and confident. The same circumstances, want of provisions principally, which compelled him to fall back from Cordova to Andujar, made it absolutely necessary for him to continue his retreat towards the Sierra Morena. In the attempt to gain the passes, the army, having first, as we are informed, spiked all their cannon which they were under the necessity of abandoning, marched in detachments, with the hope of procuring provisions with greater facility; but this system rendered them more assailable, and the patriots seized every opportunity of attacking them, without risking a general engagement.
An account had reached Cadiz from Seville, that a French corps, consisting of several thousand men, was attacked at Saragossa, and after three days fighting, they had been all cut to pieces. The patriots, it was reported, were equally successful in Catalonia. After several severe engagements, in which the French had lost upwards of 5000 men, they were expelled from all their posts in the town and neighbourhood of Barcelona, and compelled to shut themselves up in Fort Montjuji, without the possibility of obtaining supplies or reinforcements: it was expected they would be obliged to surrender in a few days. We do not vouch for the authenticity of this latter statement.
The army under the command of general Spencer had landed at St. Mary's, and was received by the inhabitants of Cadiz with the greatest enthusiasm.
The news from Portugal, which we this day lay before our readers, is extremely interesting, as it shows that that people are united in the same glorious cause, and running the same honorable career as their neighbours.
The Angelica, Portuguese schooner, captain Francisco Gonzalez de Costa, is arrived from Oporto. She sailed on the 11th instant, and brought dispatches to his excellency the Portuguese ambassador, from the Supreme Junta at that place.
Two deputies came over passengers, authorised by the Provisional government to solicit such succours as will be required for the purpose of resisting the enemy, whom they hold in the utmost abhorrence. The provisional government is completely organized, & proposes a friendly alliance with Great Britain, and the resumption of commercial relations between the two countries. It has likewise established a Gazette, in which the acts of government are to be from time to time recorded.—The governor who was left in authority on the departure of his highness for the Brazils, is reinstated in his former situation, both out of regard for his merits and from respect to his legitimate sovereign.
General Loison, with about 3000 troops, who, we heard, had reached Amarante from Almeida, we find, has fallen back about eight leagues, to Pezo de Regod, and is considered in a more perilous situation; for the people of that country have at all times been the avowed and most inveterate enemies of the French, and the warmest friends and admirers of the English. If the escape of Loison is at all possible, he will have to pass over mountains and precipices hitherto deemed impassible. Before his retreat from Amarante to the place where he is now entrenched, he suffered materially from the armed populace of the neighborhood; and in answer to a proposal from the patriots, urging him to capitulate, he replied, we should surrender on honorable terms, provided a military force was brought against him, but that it would be derogatory to the character of a soldier to capitulate to a mob. Junot's force at Lisbon is considerably diminished, in consequence of the several detachments he has been obliged to send to different quarters.—Besides the troops we hear of at Amarante, there is a division at Arauca, Figuera, and Coimbra, against whom sufficient forces had been despatched by the Supreme Junta for their reduction.
The following extract of a letter from Oporto, dated July 8, will likewise be found to possess some interest, as it indicates the general disposition of the inhabitants to be such as ought, though evincing itself in affairs of no great moment.
Extract of a letter dated July 8, 1808.
"On the 18th June, at about six o'clock in the afternoon, a few soldiers belonging to the artillery of Viana that were in Oporto, having notice that on the following day the French meant to enter that city (four French officers having already appeared, for the purpose of securing provisions for their army,) immediately created an alarm, and having hoisted Portuguese colours, marched to the Ribeiro, with huzzas and cries of "Long live the Prince Regent of Portugal." They then broke open all the depots that contained arms, which they distributed to the populace, who to the amount of 20,000 men, immediately undertook to defend the place. On the following day, however, the 19th, it was found that the French troops had returned in consequence of what had taken place, and on that night and the following day all the French inhabitants, of whatever description, were made prisoners. The soldiers then formed entrenchments, with guns, &c. at the places of Vila Nova, Ribeira, & Bandeira, and 10 days after the French prisoners, with some Portuguese in favor of their party, were sent on board the squadron off Lisbon. The government is now engaged in considering what ought to be the punishment of the latter. We have now here 200 French prisoners, taken at Coimbra, and Pezigo. On the 24th of June, the populace rose in Algarve, and it is said, had killed all the French in that part of the country. An English brig of war entered here yesterday, and will remain for some time."
We are likewise enabled to present our readers, with the following extract of a letter from on board his Majesty's ship——, dated off the Rock of Lisbon, June 20, which describes the proceedings of the British officers while in that quarter:
"We are at anchor close to the shore, and have the enemy's ships constantly in view; not even a fishing boat can enter the Tagus without our permission; a great shyness having existed between Junot and admiral Siniavin; and the latter heartily wishes he could avoid the importunities of the French general, who wishes to command the navy as well as the army. All the forts on the coast between us and the city, have received every possible improvement; but still St. Julian is the only formidable one, which ships entering the river must pass within pistol shot, and which is bomb proof, and contains about 5000 troops."
"Gen. Spencer is on board the Hibernia, and admiral Oway is gone on board to consult with Sir Charles Cotton, and the gallant general, whilst we are anxiously awaiting their decision."
"25th—It is now said that the general will not allow his troops to make an attack, in consequence of some communications which he has received;—he considers his present force as insufficient to ensure complete conquest; he therefore sailed last night in the Scout, to the Southward. The Blossom and another ship are at Sea, looking out for the expedition under Sir Arthur Wellesley, which I hope will arrive soon, as the Russian ships of war appear very tempting."
PORTUGUESE DOCUMENTS.
PROCLAMATION.
"Noble Citizens of this ever loyal City of Oporto."
"I had the honor of being appointed your captain by the most illustrious corporation of the city, and had also that of being graciously saluted by you. I swore, and do swear, to devote my life, honours, and property in defence of your ever beloved, and much wished for Prince Regent, Signior D. John the 11th and of all incorruptible Portuguese. I am not going to instruct you (this has already been done by many wise and honorable pens, and tongues of greater eloquence than mine,) but to stimulate you to the most sacred duties, those which our forefathers swore for us, and we did for our sons, in defence of our holy religion, our dear prince, and beloved country. We have faithful companions, the most excellent holy shepherd, D. Antonio del Jose e Castro, who guides us, as bishop, with his most holy cross in one hand, and as general in chief, with the sword in the other. He commands us, let us follow him, and not be weak in the first steps we must take to show him our unshaken faith, and incontestible loyalty. I do not attempt to inspire you with those sentiments, because such principles were born with us, and are inseparable from our souls. I am only going to ask you, brave and honorable comrades, that on the first opportunity that occurs you may be by my side, that we may, with the most energetic voices proclaim, as we have always done, obedience to our gracious prince, and to the wise government that in his royal name commands us, and imbue our sharp swords into the infamous blood of the vile French, and of those who in our misfortunes have taken their iniquitous and base part. Courage, honorable companions; let us exhort the ever brave, honorable, and loyal people; they sacrifice their tranquility, and risk their lives for the prince and the country. Let us reward them equally. We are all loyal subjects; the cause is common to all; we must defend it, whether for religion, or for our desired prince—Your spirit, loyal Portuguese, is such as that of our ancestors has always been. If we are going to imitate them in the actions they performed, let us imitate them also in the example they gave us in obeying the Supreme and wise government; and afterwards, the silence that command us; because obedience is a great part of force, and disobedience, tumult, and vengeance in a private cause, weakens the whole, and renders glorious actions impossible. Let us haste, honorable colleagues, to revenge at the same time, our religion, our prince, and our country. Long live the house of Braganza!"
"J. M. P. CORREA COELHO."
PROCLAMATION.
"Gentlemen Ecclesiastical, Secular, and Regular."
"The time is now arrived when we are anxiously called upon to perform our duties, rendering thanks to the Almighty, for the great benefits we have received from his clemency, in giving us this occasion of our greatest society. It is our duty to continually entreat Heaven for the welfare of our

monarchs, and of the whole kingdom, creating peace and tranquility; I am certain that every man will so fulfil it; but, besides these duties, we are moreover obliged to defend our church, king, and country, as ecclesiasticks, as subjects, and as citizens. We were on the point of being victims to fury, as well by the horrors of imprisonment, as by the guillotine. Our countrymen, were emigrating for the purpose of adding to the number, of those unhappy victims, who with hasty steps are meeting death for the security of the crown on the head of the tyrannical usurper of Europe, and we all were destined to remain in the slavery of the ambitious enemy of religion without faith, without laws, and without morality. Thanks be to Heaven, which has helped us to throw off this yoke. The good order, & the best regulated measures of our supreme government, joined to the valor of the nation, will secure our cause. It is God who inspires us. Let us, ecclesiasticks, let us march against the enemy, to defend the country, our properties and nation from the infamy they labor under. The junta of the supreme government enjoins, that all ecclesiasticks shall form themselves into an armed body, to serve as the garrison of this town, while the seculars march against the enemy, the dean of the cathedral is the colonel of this distinct body. It is, therefore, to him that all the members of this corporation must direct themselves, for the purpose of enlisting, and being formed into companies, with the respective officers, who are to be taken out of the corporation, none being reserved for the churches but such as are indispensably necessary or the divine worship. Let us hasten: the Almighty will give us aid. Long live our Prince Regent! Long live the valiant Portuguese.
Luis Pedro de Andrade Bredrod, Dean of the Chapter. Oporto, June 24. From an Irish paper, printed in 1797. In two years and about 6 months last past, the French have gained 216 Victories, including 31 pitched Battles. Killed, 152,600 men of Enemy. Taken, 197,784 Prisoners. 238 Strong Places. 319 Forts Camps & Rdts. 7,963 Pieces of Cannon. 186,762 Muskets. 4,388,150 Pounds of Powder. 207 Standards. 5,405 Horses, &c. &c. All this was done in a regular way! If to this destruction should be added, the irregular exactions and depredations of the army, what would be the grand total of Misery?
DOMESTIC. NEW-YORK, Sept. 13, LAW INTELLIGENCE. In the District Court of Pennsylvania, 9th Sept. Present, PETERS, Judge. The United States of America vs. The schooner William and Samuel, Joseph Lopez, & her cargo. The libel was filed by Mr. Dallas, the District Attorney, against the schooner William and Samuel, Joseph Lopez, & her cargo, captured by Lieutenant Biddle, of the navy, for a breach of the laws relating to the embargo. The libel contained a variety of counts: & the vessel was claimed by Jacob Clarkson and Samuel Lowth, the owners; but no claim was filed for any part of the cargo. The claim alleged, that the vessel had been chartered by Joseph Biddle, that she had received permission from the President to proceed from Philadelphia to the Havana, for American property; and that the cargo was put on board without privity or approbation of the owners. The vessel, however, clandestinely took in goods, while in the port of Philadelphia, to a value exceeding 5,000 dollars; Samuel Lowth, one of the owners, sailed in her as a passenger, according to the entry in the manifest; and when she was seized by order of Lieutenant Biddle, after she had left the district of Pennsylvania, but still in the river Delaware, her catches were battered down, &c. Messrs. Ingersoll, Hallowell and Milnor, were counsel for the claimants, and upon mature consideration, agreed to the condemnation of the vessel, upon the last count of the information, which stated, that goods exceeding the value of 400 dollars had been laden on board without a permit from the proper officers. The cargo was condemned, no claim being filed, or any objection made; reserving for the opinion of the court, the question whether the goods shipped under a permit, were liable, also, to forfeiture.
The United States, vs. The schooner Polly and Nancy, John Russel, master, and her cargo. This libel was filed by Mr. Dallas, the District Attorney, against the schooner Polly and Nancy, John Russel, master, a British owned vessel, and her cargo, seized by the Collector, for a breach of the laws relating to the embargo, by taking on board prohibited goods. Mr. Hopkins appeared for the master, who was, also, the owner of the vessel; alleged that the illegal act was committed without the knowledge or approbation of his client; but submitted to the condemnation of the vessel and cargo, excepting the sea stores and provisions. After hearing Mr. Dallas, on the one side, and Mr. Hopkins on the other, the court decided, that upon general principles, as well as upon particular words of the 5th section of the Act of the 9th of January, 1808, the sea stores and provisions could not be considered as part of the cargo, liable to forfeiture.
The United States, vs. The sloop Two Friends, Baptiste Gemy, master, and her cargo. Mr. Dallas filed a libel against the sloop Two Friends, a French owned vessel, and her cargo, seized by the Collector, for a breach of the laws relating to the embargo; and process of monition was ordered to issue in form. We are informed from undoubted authority that orders have been issued for marching seven companies of the newly raised standing army into the state of New-York, to be placed at the disposal of the Governor of that state. Gaz U. States. From the Boston Palladium of Friday 9th inst. Vermont Election.—On Tuesday last the free men of Vermont elected their Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Counsellors, Representatives, and members of Congress. A gentleman from Brattleboro' informs us that the votes in that town were 286 federal and 26 democratic. This town has always been federal, but has never, till now, given more than 200 votes. In Hinsdale, federal 66, democratic 11. This Town has been considered democratic. A letter from Walpole, says "In Westminster there has been a great change in favor of federalism. Mr. T. M'Kean's majority for Governor is 45, Mr. Hubbard's majority for Congress 40, Mr. Hall's for State Representative 22. Westminster has heretofore been democratic. There is no doubt the election in Vermont will result in the triumph of federal-republicanism."
A meeting of the republican delegates from all the towns in the county of Norfolk, Massachusetts, was held at Dedham; where they drafted and reported an address and resolutions, approving the conduct of the executive government, which breathes the spirit of patriotism and love of country. N Y. P. Adv. From the Philadelphia Register. By the patriotic government of Spain. Marquis de Casa Calvo, captain general of the interior provinces of Mexico. Captain Stephen Folk, aid-de-camp to the capt. general. Philip Fatio, Esq. consul-general for South-Carolina, North-Carolina and Georgia, to reside in Charleston.
To the Editor of the Monitor. SIR, I have lately arrived from England, where the embargo is considered as one of the strongest and wisest measures that your government at this particular period could have adopted; and you may very reasonably suppose that I have been much astonished at the outcry raised against it here. I am, perhaps, too humble an individual to be classed with any party; but, Sir, I should deem myself exceedingly culpable if I did not state to the public the facts which I learnt in Great-Britain, and which are so notorious there, that I am surprised they are not current here. It is considered in England that Bonaparte is absolute master of the land of Europe, and in order to counterbalance his power the English government have determined to make themselves sole masters of the seas. To effect this, the resolution has been taken by the cabinet of St. James to seize all the ships in the known world, that they can upon one pretext and another, get hold of, just as the French emperor has laid violent hands upon all the towns and cities within his reach. This resolution was taken by the British government, the moment that it was known that the treaty of Tilsit had been agreed upon between Russia and France. The seizure of the Danish navy was the commencement of the business; and the orders in council were intended to catch all our ships out at sea and carry them into English ports. The embargo, in almost a miraculous manner saved them from being captured and detained. I was at Lloyd's in London, three days after the orders were published in the official Gazette, when I heard a gentleman offer a bet of 5 hundred guineas, that in twelve months from that day, the United States of America would not own one hundred sail of merchant vessels. The bet was rejected by the party to whom it was made. The English ministry argue, that if they can get possession of the shipping of other nations, those nations will have to commence building anew, and in the mean time Great-Britain will be enabled to prosecute an exclusive navigation and universal trade.
In the order issued by his Britannic Majesty, for taking off the blockade from the ports in possession of the Spanish opposition to Bonaparte, is the following passage: "The blockade of all the ports of Spain, EXCEPT such as may be still in the possession or under the control of France, shall be forthwith raised." The very exception made is a deep artifice. If, under the idea that the blockade of the Spanish ports is raised, American vessels can be enticed out, they will be seized under the pretext that they are going to a place "under the control of France." And, as the fortune of war is always uncertain, a vessel may clear out for a Spanish port which, at the time of clearance, may be under Spanish influence, yet before she arrives at that port it may be in the hands of the French emperor's troops; and such vessels would then be captured under the exception that it is "still in the possession or under the control of France." Indeed, Sir, so much are the English ministry bent upon securing for themselves the ships of every nation, that in the very order of the king of Great-Britain to raise the blockade of certain ports of Spain, there is a clause which authorises the capture of all Spanish ships found on the high seas. The clause which I allude to, says: "All vessels and goods belonging to persons residing in the Spanish colonies, which shall be detained by any of his majesty's cruisers after the date hereof, shall be brought into port, and shall be carefully preserved in safe custody, to await his majesty's further pleasure."
Suffer me, Sir, to state another fact, equally well known in England. When the rebellion among the manufacturers of Manchester first broke out, it created a universal alarm in the ministerial circles; and so serious were the apprehensions of government, that the merchants in London, who were under the influence of the treasury, were immediately assembled in a private way, and it was concluded that orders should be immediately sent down to the discontented parts for large supplies for the American markets; it being generally credited among the best informed circles, that if the merchants who sent the orders to the manufacturers should experience any loss (which they certainly will) the British government would reimburse them from the public purse. Whilst in London, I frequently conversed on American affairs with Mr. William Murdoch, (to whom I was a stranger,) who is well known as an experienced merchant, and a great friend to the United States, becoming himself a native American. He always lamented to me the singular infatuation of some of his countrymen who opposed the embargo, which, speaking generally, he conceived to be the only wise act of the present administration. Hogheads piled upon hogheads of Maryland tobacco, in particular, he frequently told me lay in the London warehouses, as the French emperor would not suffer a single hundred of it to be carried to the continent, and in Great-Britain they use no Marylands. I heard Mr. B. (another merchant of great eminence) make a remark in a very serious manner, at the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, which struck me at the time very forcibly. He said, in conversation, that he was fearful that the ministry of England had clandestine views upon the United States of America, and that as a friend to the people of this country he sincerely hoped they would be on their guard, and not suffer themselves to be bribed or corrupted by certain operations which were then known to be going on between certain characters in New-England and particular persons in London. On my way to the western country, I have stopped a single day at Bath Springs, and after a healthful walk, have set down to communicate the preceding facts, which I forward to you per the hands of a friend. ROBERT SYLVESTER.
It is said the British majority in New-Hampshire will be about one thousand. In Rhode-Island not far from four hundred. Vermont election was last Monday. We anticipate a similar result. B.
THE ENQUIRER. RICHMOND, SEPTEMBER 20, 1808.
"A LITTLE GIVE, GOOD APOTHECARY." SUSPICIONS!! Some circumstances have recently occurred, which are calculated to produce much curiosity and excitement. They have been the principal topics of town-talk for several days. As the good folks in the country are not at all conversant with Scenes of this Sort, they are certainly entitled to that share of amusement, which they may receive from Report. The gratification is still more novel, as it is the first incident of the sort, in the district of Richmond which we have had occasion to notice. We shall state what we have heard. Should any errors creep into the statement, we shall be pleased with an opportunity of correcting them. Should any additional circumstances reach us, they shall be cheerfully submitted to our readers.
Some weeks since, the Brigantine Sally and Jenny, burthen about 165 Tons, excited the vigilance and suspicion of our Custom House officers. She was laden, as for a sea voyage. Her destination was said by the shippers to be for Boston; but her cargo of Tobacco contained about 21 hds of stemmed Tobacco, a species which is seldom sent to Boston; and her cargo was damaged with staves; a thing very unusual in shipments to Boston. Under these & other circumstances, the collector of this Port refused a clearance. The shippers avowed, that their object was to take the vessel to Boston; there to wait until the Embargo was removed, and thus to take the earliest possible opportunity for sailing to Bilboa or some other port in Spain. The case was ultimately laid before the Secretary of Treasury; and we confess contrary to our own expectations, a clearance was obtained.
The Manifest stated her cargo to consist of Tobacco, about 78 Hogsheads, of flour perhaps about 51 barrels, some coal, staves &c. Messrs. John Lynch lately and now of Charleston, and John Leslie of the City of Richmond, were the only shippers who appeared on the face of the manifest. It is said however, that a Mr. David Barclay of this city was concerned in the shipment. Nothing definitive was known of the destination, course and fate of this vessel for a considerable interval. Whether she had met with a hurricane on the high seas, which had blown her off, like some of her kindred, to a southern market; or whether she had been sucked up by some whirlpool of the sea, and her flour consumed, and her Tobacco puffed away by the Titans of the Ocean; or whether she had been blown off to England, or to Halifax, or had found an asylum from the unusually high winds of the Atlantic Ocean in some obscure port of the United States—these and a thousand other conjectured incidents were wrapt in an impenetrable obscurity. The first tidings, which we received of her, were presented in the form of a Protest from Halifax, which came to this city a few days since; and is now deposited in the Custom house for the benefit of the Securities to the Custom House bond.
We understand that the Protest states, that the Brig Saily and Jenny, David Hall master, sailed from the Port of Richmond, on the 4th day of July, 1808; that nothing material occurred, until the 24th of July, when in the latitude of 40 degrees and thirty minutes North, and longitude sixty-nine degrees West, he met with his British Majesty's schooner the Pogue of six guns, commanded by Lieutenant Goid; that after examining his papers, the British officer declared his belief, that the brig Saily and Jenny was loaded with Flour, a bound to a French port, not as her papers stated, to Boston; that he consequently endorsed his papers and ordered him to Halifax, Nova Scotia; that capt. Hall accordingly steered for Halifax, his Majesty's schooner the Pogue keeping in sight, (no prize-master however is stated to have been put on board,) till he arrived in sight of land where several boats appeared off the land, which he mistook for Halifax; but found it was Le Have; that he there obtained a pilot, by whom he was conducted into Halifax where he arrived on the 1st of August, and immediately noted his Protest; that the agent of his majesty's schooner, the Pogue, commanded him to discharge his cargo, which was accordingly done; but that he subsequently informed him, if things were as the papers of the Protester represented, and if he would sell his cargo in Halifax, that no further proceedings would be had on the brig Saily and Jenny.
The Protester accordingly protests against the commander, officers and mariners of the schooner Pogue, her guns, tackle, apparel, &c for detaining the Brigantine and endorsing her papers; and claims damages, expenses, &c. for such detention &c. The Protest is not kind enough to inform us, whether David Hall, commander of the brig Saily and Jenny, or any other agent of the shippers, did accept the terms offered to him by the agent of his British Majesty's schooner the Pogue—and if so, what was the price obtained for the cargo, the tobacco, flour, &c.—Nor is the Protester kind enough to inform us, whether he or any other agent of the shippers, did ship the cargo on board of a British vessel, to be conveyed to Europe on their own account, risk, damage, expense, or profit. Not a word is actually said of the ultimate destination of the cargo; but the Protest abruptly closes with the proposition made by the agent for his British Majesty's Schooner; like the tale of a tragedy half told, half acted. While the spectator is earnestly looking for the most interesting part of the tale, the denouement of the piece the curtain suddenly closes upon his curiosity. So that every man is at liberty to form whatever conjecture he pleases, respecting the destination of the cargo. One man may conceive it as passing into a Halifax ware-house, the fer-cimile of the tobacco, flour, &c. going into the possession of a Halifax merchant. Another may conceive, what is much more probable, that this cargo has been actually shipped on board of a British vessel to an European market, for the benefit of the original shippers. Whether and where any Insurance was obtained for an European Market, is likewise one of those facts which are wrapt in obscurity. We have only to add, that one of the reputed Partners, D. Barclay, is said to be in Halifax.—And that the general impression in this place, is that this was a direct and concerted violation of the embargo law.
"Of two Evils, choose the least." This maxim is the Polar Star of the Federalists during the next presidential Election. Their votes will be given to Clinton, to Monroe, to Pinckney, or to any other candidate, in preference to the man, who will be supported by the great majority of the Republican party. "Any other man than Madison" is their creed; their cry; their rallying Point. Their impression is, that with any other man in the Chair, there will be a change of measures. Of course their votes will receive that dispensation, which is best calculated to effect this object. Though the Federalists of the South have nominated C. C. Pinkney, as their President, yet the probability is, that the Federalists are playing a deep game. That those in the North, and the Federal Electors in the South, will ultimately vote for Mr. Clinton. The Clintonians of New-York cannot be guilty of such a palpable abandonment of principle, as to vote for a Federal candidate. The federalists therefore, if they discover any great probability of their electing Mr. Pinkney, will concentrate their votes upon Mr. Clinton.
It is probable, however, that their course is not yet definitely chalked out. The election in N. Hampshire and Rhode-Island have raised their tone and elevated their crest; and if the late election in Vermont, that in New Jersey and the gubernatorial election in Pennsylvania should correspond with their expectations, that then they will encounter every risk and run Mr. Pinckney. —Shall New Jersey and Pennsylvania disappoint them, then they will in all probability pour their ballots into the arm of Mr. Clinton. James Cheetham has protested a gain any alliance with the Federalists; but he has not avowed that Mr. Clinton will receive the purple from the auxiliary hands of this same Junta.
The little Spartan band in Virginia, who have rallied around the banners of John Randolph, have similar views and feelings on this subject, with the Federal party. It is not their animosity against James Madison so great; it is not their public denunciations against him so violent; as to justify a belief that they would prefer Charles C. Pinkney himself to James Madison. It is not the office of Constable too high, in the estimation of some of these gentlemen, for the virtues and abilities of Madison? It is not John Randolph himself publicly avowed in his place in the H. of R. that he has no confidence in James Madison? And yet the friends of John Randolph are sanguine enough to believe, that the people of his district will be so momentous as to vote for one of their great Executive officers, and for another as their Legislative officer, who will act in direct opposition to each other—and that they will be so inconsistent as to think with the administration, and vote for Mr. R. who has opposed the administration in such a variety of ways. For, like the Federal party, these minority men are discontented with the sev. min. of Mr. J. —Like them, they anticipate a change of measures from the election of any other candidate than Mr. Madison.
Standing on this ground, Mr. M. possesses additional and pre-eminent claims to the suffrages of the people. He is not only the candidate of a great majority of the Republican party, but the firm advocate of the measures of the administration; and the great prop of the rights the honor and prosperity of our country. No other candidate has given the same pledge as James Madison.
These sentiments are becoming universal through Virginia. It is with pride and satisfaction, that we have lately heard of their diffusion among the Republicans of Port Royal and its neighborhood. Many of them, we are told, are now supporting Madison—such, however, are not the sentiments of John Taylor, esq. of Caroline. What private griefs he has, alas! we know not.
Extract from a letter since New York, 4th September, 1808. The apostasy of Republicans, and the wickedness of Federalists and Tories, has so disheartened us, that I fear to meet an avowed aversion to the Embargo will continue, until the cause of the Embargo is removed.
A sea-faring man, from the north, a day or so ago, asserted, that the Embargo was on an average removed, there would be some return to the M. S. Massachusetts, Connecticut, &c. to the south. It was soon silenced by a bye-stander, and confirmed the folly of his assertion! Indeed we borrowed his image from the "Essex Journal," who applied it, (not as in the Revolution) to Peter, who goes to foreign tyrants in preference to a manly stand against the universal usurpation of commerce, agriculture and manufactures. The Bos. Gazette (Federal print) states, that from the postal information it received, the governor Tichner is elected; and there would be a majority of from 15 to 20 Federal Representatives in the Legislature, and that Messrs. Hubbard and Dittmars with one or two of the Federal candidates are certainly elected members of Congress. The latest London papers to the 24th July inclusive, are received at New-York by the ship Susan from Liverpool—four days later than our copious accounts from Norfolk. Nothing very important. The prices are as sent as to the adjustment of a peace between Russia and Great-Britain. Accounts respecting Russia are various. According to one, ambassadors had been sent to Bonaparte to reiterate against the deposition of the Bourbons, and his occupation of the ecclesiastical states. Bonaparte is said to have waved the subject. According to another, his Russian Majesty was desirous of cultivating his friendship, and had dispatched four wagons loaded with presents. Bonaparte is making great exertions to recruit his armies in Spain. The army of Augereau has been dislodged & marched in detachments from Germany to Spain. The Polish army under Prince Poniatowsky has received the same destination. Davoust's division has for the greater part been ordered to Spain. The exertions on the other hand are considerable. What bloodshed and carnage will defile the fields of Spain! The English were embarking 5000 men in Kent; which with the detachments under Moore, and Wellesley and Spencer will form a corps of 32,000 troops. Joseph Bonaparte had paused at Victoria on the 11th July; owing to advices from Marshal Bessieres. On the 12th the latter was stationed between Bilboa and Marquina with a body of about 18,000, including some Polish regiments. The Austrian ar-
my of 44,000, including the division of General Ponsi, are said to have entered Castile, for the purpose of giving him battle. Gen. Cuesta with a corps of 12,000, was supposed ready to attack the French Column at Burgos, at the same time that the Austrians encountered Bessieres.
A letter from Liverpool, of 23d July to New-York states, that a report had circulated, after the arrival of the St. Michael, that the French decrees were to be rescinded immediately—which had given a complete stagnation to the E. Market—it being understood that in such an event the ministry were pledged to rescind their Orders. Nothing official has been published; but the Sun, a ministerial paper, had given a hint that such an event might occur.
MR. RITCHIE, Will oblige the Officers of the U. S. additional army within the state of Virginia by stating in his paper that instructions for their Uniforms, came to the Richmond Post-Office in May last. The instructions are now opened and left at the Enquirer Office for the benefit of those concerned by AN OFFICER U. S. A. Army. Sept 20th, 1808. THE PAGES SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA.—On the first day of October next, the Mail Stage will commence running as follows, between Alexandria and Petersburg in Virginia. Will leave Alexandria every day at 6 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Dumfries by 5 in the morning—Leave Dumfries at 6 and arrive at Fredericksburg by half after 11 on the morning—Leave Fredericksburg at 12 at noon, and arrive at Richmond the next morning by six, leaving Richmond at half after 6, and arrive at Petersburg by half after 11 in the morning. Returning, will leave Petersburg every day at half after 12 M. and arrive at Alexandria in the same time. This stage will carry no more than two passengers on any account whatever, and in that case 14 lbs of baggage can be allowed to each passenger. An accommodation Stage between Alexandria and Petersburg will also commence running at the same time, every other day throughout the year, without regard to Sundays, and will travel only in the day time. On this line, it is the intention of the owners, to study the wishes and convenience of passengers. Still, however, regard must be had to time. Going south from Alexandria, they will breakfast at Occoquan, dine at Stafford Court House, and lodge at Fredericksburg. The next day will be at the Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge at Richmond. And on the third day, will breakfast at the Half Way House, and dine at Petersburg. Returning, will dine at the Half Way House and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morning, breakfast at the O. K. dine at the Bowling Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg. Next morning, will breakfast at Stafford Court House, dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria. The owners on this line too, have to request that passengers will be as moderate as possible in the quantity of their baggage, as any thing more than a small trunk or parcel, which will go with the body of the stage, will be an extra charge. THE PROPRIETORS. The greatest attention will care will be paid to baggage and bundles that are entered and paid for. But whether with or without the owner, to be at his risk. Every 150 weight of baggage the same as a passenger. Sept 20 [no. 3]
MARSHAL'S SALE.—By virtue of an order of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit, and Virginia district, pronounced May 10th 1808, in a suit in the said Court between the Executors of John Somervell, deceased, and David Ross defendant. Whereby so much of the estate in the county of Charlotte, as is situate in the town of Marchmont, is to be sold. Adjoining the town of Marchmont, is the well known sum of sixteen hundred and eighty dollars, with interest thereon from the 1st of February 1808 till payment, & costs. The above sale will take place on Saturday the 17th of the present month, at that corner of the Plantation, which adjoins the lot of Mr. James Lyle, precisely at 12 o'clock. THOS. H. DREW, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. [tds]
September 6. The above sale by consent of parties is POSTPONED till Saturday the 1st day of October next. THOS. H. DREW, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D.
FOR SALE, a valuable tract of LAND, in the County of King William, belonging to the estate of William Brooke, deceased; containing by a late survey, 763 acres of highland and upwards of 100 acres of valuable low O. Marsh. This land is of very good quality, and lies extremely well on the Mattaponi river, two miles above Frazier's Ferry. Consider a particular description of this land unnecessary, as those who are inclined to purchase, will undoubtedly visit it. This Land will be sold on a liberal credit, and the sale will take place on the premises on Monday the third of October next. RICHARD BROULE, Executor. Sept. 20. (4w)
N. B. If not sold on that day, it will be rented for the ensuing year to the highest bidder. R. B. In consequence of a Circular Letter from a Committee of the officers of the late Pennsylvania line, addressed to me as well as to several other officers of the late army; it has been suggested to me as a proper measure, to call a meeting of all the officers of the former continental line, who continued in service to the end of the Revolutionary war. I have therefore appointed Monday the 12th day of December next; in the capital in the city of Richmond, for such a meeting; being the day to which the society of Cincinnati stands adjourned. JAMES WOOD, [Lawlnd]
FOR SALE, a valuable plantation in Dinwiddie County, four miles from Petersburg, containing 232 acres of Land. It is under good fences, the improvements are handsome, commodious and in excellent repair; it has besides, the advantages of an agreeable neighborhood, good water, &c. &c. Apply to THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, Sept 20 (tf) BELLE LETTERS SCHOOL.—J. DAVIS, has opened a School in a pleasant house at the corner of Elliot's Lot—English and Latin 85 per quarter—English and French 8. Richmond, Sept. 20 NOTICE, that the Tappanock STAGE will leave Richmond every Wednesday at half past eight A. M. and arrive at Tappanock on Thursday by one P. M.—Leave Tappanock every Sunday at four A. M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by morning. JOHN WOODDY, & Co. Sept. 20. (2w) NOTICE.—I am obliged to defer my next General Assembly, to be postponed from keeping up the Causeway opposite my Ferry and through the Marsh of Moore's Plantation, deceased. LAURENCE MUSSE. Tappanock, Sept. 20 (tf) WANTED, as a TUTOR in a private family, a person qualified to teach the Latin and English languages grammatically, and Arithmetic. Apply to the Author, Sept. 20. (tf)

What then is the evidence of Mr. Smith's participation in the conspiracy of Aaron Burr?
But if the credit of Elias Glover has been annihilated, that of Peter Taylor has been beyond all controversy confirmed.
Of Colonel James Taylor, the testimony has been in one respect counteracted, and in another much strengthened.
The conversation to which Colonel James Taylor attests, occurs within a very few days after the departure of Mr. Burr from Mr. Smith's house.
participation in Burr's projects on the face of these expressions?
We have followed the course of events until the close of September, about which time Blennerhassett follows Mr. Burr into Kentucky.
This view of the state of things at that time will explain the particulars of Peter Taylor's testimony.
The remainder of Peter Taylor's story, so far as it respects Mr. Smith, all concurs to establish the same fact.
MISCELLANY.
ECONOMY IN BAKING BREAD.
Letter from the Reverend Francis Haggett, Prebendary of Durham, to the Bishop of Durham.
than the same quantity of flour kneaded in the common way; it was then baked two hours, and some time after being drawn, the bread was weighed, and gave eighty three pounds eight ounces.
This increase, which at first appears astonishing, (since only five pounds of bran were boiled) seems to depend on a combination of three causes.
The increase of bread, by this method, being a fifth from a given quantity of flour, the consumption of flour would be saved by it every sixth day, or sixty days in a year.
THE MASQUERADE.
The pride of a sovereign's feasts I tell, Which lately I read in the records of Hell, Its pomp and its glee delighted me well;
Now Satan was glad this guest to see, Who seemed astounded at his company, But the general sufferer himself to be.
VIRGINIA.—At a superior court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, June 24, 1803.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE—Richmond.
In Pursuance of a decree in Chancery, made by the Court of the U. States for the 5th circuit, in the District of Virginia, at the November term, in the year 1803, we shall expose to Public Auction, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust now of record in the Richmond District Court, made by Philip P. Pleasants, on the 17th day of August 1807, for the purpose of securing the payment of $230-16-10, with interest from that day.
THE partnership of PICKET, POLLARD AND JOHNSTON, will be dissolved on the first day of January next.
MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY.
One tract of 1000 acres lying on Muddy river, a branch of Green river, on which there is a valuable salt lick.
MILITARY LANDS IN THE STATE OF OHIO.
One tract of 1000 acres, surveyed and patented to Robert Gibbons, Hurn & Co. lying on the waters of Caesar's creek, adjoining to Nathaniel Pendleton's survey.
containing 115 acres, lying on both sides the new turnpike road, adjoining Mrs. Price.
IN CHANCERY.—At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, 1st day of August, 1808.
The defendant William Cornelius not having entered his appearance, & given security according to the act of Assembly, & the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state.
VIRGINIA.—At a superior court of Chancery held at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on the 22d day of June, 1803.
John Barrett and James Miller, Plaintiffs—Against James Jones, executor of John Jones, Ann Johnson, widow of William Johnson, John Wiley and Jane his wife, Nicholas Johnson, Meriwether Johnson, John Johnson, Mary Johnson, Richard Hambley, Nelson Foster, John Foster, John Kunter, Michael Perkins and infant children of Francis Graves, deceased.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE by the Subscriber.
Imperial, Gun powder, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Hyson Tea in lead caddies each 2lb. Old Jamaica, Antigua, W. I. and New England Rum.