Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-10-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia: Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond. Benjamin Harrison, Prince George. Edward Read, sen. Dinwiddie. Richard Field, Brunswick. Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte. Joseph Eggleston, Amelia. Hugh Nelson, Albemarle. Col. George Penn, Patrick. Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City. Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover. John Roane, King William. Robert Taylor, Orange. Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier. Robert Nelson, York. Mann Page, Gloucester. Richard Barnes, Richmond County. John T. Brooke, Stafford. Hugh Holmes, Frederick. Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire. James Allen, Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, Augusta. Andrew Russell, Washington. Gen. John Preston, Montgomery. William McKinley, Ohio.
At a Quarterly Court held
for Prince Edward County, August the 15th, 1808.
John Bibb Complainant. AGAINST Temple Davis and William Black, Defendants.
THE defendant, Davis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant, Davis, do appear here on the first day of November next and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, F. WATKINS, C. C.
Virginia:
At a Court continued and held for Halifax County, the 24th day of August, 1808. Richard Crews and Susanna his wife, formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Abner Vaughan and William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. and the said William Fourqurean, administrator of Ann Murphey, dec. Defendants.
THE defendant, Abner Vaughan, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Vaughan, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and by consent of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, leave is granted the defendant, William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. to file his answer without swearing to the facts therein stated: Whereupon, and upon hearing the bill of the plaintiffs, and the answer of the defendant, Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. It is decreed and ordered , that the said defendant, William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. do retain in his hands, the goods and effects which he hath, belonging to the defendant, Vaughan, until the further order of this court; and it is further ordered, that a copy hereof, be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers, published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste, SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D.C.H.C.
5 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in the lower part of Buckingham, on the 29th Sept. a mulatto man named BOB (Black Smith by trade.) He is a very light mulatto, wears his hair tied, has thick lips large and mouth, & is 5 feet 7 inches high; was well dressed, with black hat, large blue surcoat, lined with red flannel, ozanburs shirt, check trowsers, and shoes and stockings. It is supposed he has made his way to Richmond, as he has some relations living in that city. The above reward will be paid on any one securing him, so that the owner gets him. Moncrieffe Hill, Adm'r to Robert Hill, dec. or Charles Oakley. New Canton, Oct. 1808.
In Council, July 16, 1808.
PURSUANT to an act of the General Assembly intituled an act, to amend an act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, It is advised that the following persons be appointed and commissioned in the respective counties, and corporations of Richmond, Williamsburg and Borough of Norfolk, for the purpose of executing the said law, viz.
Accomack, Thomas M. Bayley, George Layfield and Parker Barnes. Albemarle, George Dovers, Rice Garland and Alexander Garrett. Amelia, Edmund Harrison, John Lane and Daniel Hardaway. Amherst, Samuel Meridith, Wm. S. Crawford and John Camm. Augusta, Chapman Johnson, Chesley Kinney and James Cochran. Bath, John Wilson, John Berry and Valentine White. Bedford, Jabez Lefwich, Charles Clay and Daniel Pegram. Berkeley, Joel Ward, Erasmus Grant and William Sommerville. Botetourt, Martin M'Ferran, Charles Beale and Elijah M'Clanahan. Brooke, John G. Young, John M'Comick and James Baire. Brunswick, Thomas Macklin, Philip Claiborne and Aaron Brown. Buckingham, Archibald Austin, Bolling Branch and Anthony Dibrell. Campbell, John Dubey, William J. Lewis and Thomas S. M'Clelland. Cumberland, William Daniel, John Hatcher and Charles Woodson. Caroline, Richard Hawes, George Buckner and William Anderson. Charles City, John Bradley, John Christian and George W. Minge. Charlotte, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price and William L. Morton. Chesterfield, Isaac Salley, Peter F. Smith and Richard B. Goode. Culpeper, Moses Green, John Roberts and Aylett H. Lewis. Dinwiddie, Williamson Coleman, Archibald Tuwett and John Wilder. Elizabeth City, George Wray, Augustine Moore and Thomas Jones, jr. Essex, Tunstall Banks, James Webb and Threshley Rennolds. Fauquier, Augustine Jennings, Thomas Hunt and Richard H. Foote. Fairfax, Thompson Mason, George Summers and George Graham. Frederick, James Singleton, Henry St. George Tucker and William Custis. Franklin, Henry Callaway, Moses Green and Benjamin Cooke. Fluvanna, John Quarles, William Pasteur and Matthew P. Haden. Giles, George Pearis, Andrew Johnson and Thomas Shannon. Gloucester, Thomas Baytop, Richard Jones and William P. Byrd. Goshland, Nicholas M. Vaughan, James Carter and Archelaus Perkins. Grayson, Martin Dickinson, John Fielder and Enoch Osborne. Greenbrier, Jas. Anderson, Oliver Towles and Ballard Smith. Greensville, Lewis Dupree, Joseph Wilkins and Francis Hill. Halifax, John B. Scott, Berryman Green and George Carrington. Hampshire, John Higgins, William Donaldson and James Read. Hanover, Nathaniel Pope, William Pollard and Thomas White. Hardy, John L. Sehon, Henry Judea and Edward Williams. Harrison, Jonathan Ratchell, George Arnold and Benjamin Wilson, jun. Henrico, Major William Price, William Young (Brocke) and George Savage. Henry, Joseph Martin, George Waller, jr. and Patrick H. Fontaine. Isle of Wight, Jno. Barber (Everett's Bridge) Emanuel Wills and Andrew Woodley. James City, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot and Robert Greenhow. Jefferson, Ferdinando Fairfax, Jacob H. Manning and George Hite. Kanawha, John Reynolds, Morris Hudson and Charles Venable. King & Queen, Anderson Scott, John Hoskins and William Fleet. King George, William Hoce, Theodosius Hansford and Lawrence Berry. King William, Walker Hawes, Hardin Littlepage and John Lord. Lancaster, Martin Shearman, William Gibson and William Kirk. Lee, Peter Fulkerson, Joshua Ewing and Hiram Craig. Loudoun, John Littlejohn, Fleet Smith and William Noland. Louisa, William O. Callis, John Poindexter and Henry Pendleton. Lunenburg, Waddy Street, Joseph Yarborough and Robert Chapell. Madison, Abraham Maury, William Mallory and Benjamin Cave. Mason, William Owens, William Sterritt and John M'Colloch. Mathews, Thomas Brooke, Levin Gayle and James Spark. Mecklenburg, Abraham Keene, Thomas A. Jones and Grief Green. Middlesex, Thomas Muse, Thomas Healy, jr. and Richard M. Sear. Monongalia, William John, Benjamin Reeder and William G. Payne. Monroe, John Byrneside, William Graham and Benjamin Hall. Montgomery, Daniel Trigg, Charles Taylor and James P. Preston. Nansemond, Lemuel Ridick, Fisher Dashiell and Richard Yarborough. Nelson, Landon Cabell, Shelton Crossthwait and Nelson Anderson. New Kent, William Chamberlayne, John Saunders and Edmund Parke.
Northumberland, Thomas D. Downing, Hiram L. Ope and John H. Fallin. Norfolk county, James S. Mathews, Bernard Magnien and William C. Holt. Northampton, Caleb Fisher, Hezekiah Pitts and Littleton Upshur. Nottoway, Francis Fitzgerald, Edward Bland and Peter Randolph, jr. Ohio, Thomas Evans (merchant, Wheeling) Joseph Tomlinson and John Morgan. Orange, Robert T. Moore, James Barbour and Belfield Cave. Patrick, Samuel Staples, Gabriel Penn and William Carter. Pendleton, Robert Davis, John Slavin and William M'Coey. Pittsylvania, Isaac Coles, William Tunstall and Joseph Carter. Powhatan, Samuel Pleasants, James Poindexter and Frederick Woodson. Prince Edward, Peter Johnston, John Purcell and Thomas Green. Princess Anne, Lemuel Cornick, John Read and William D. Woodhouse. Prince William, John Brough, James Kempe and Stephen French. Prince George, Thomas Cooke, George Ruffin and Miles Seiden, jr. Randolph, Robert Maxwell, Nicholas Gibson and John Currence. Richmond county, Peter Rust, Ezekiel Levy and Vincent Branham. Rockbridge, James Carruthers, John Leyburn and Andrew Read. Rockingham, George Houston, Benjamin Harrison and Daniel Smith. Russell, James M'Farlane, Nathan Ellington and Harry Smith. Southampton, James Gee, Griffin Stith and James Trivanz. Spottsylvania, David C. Kerr, Hugh Mercer and Robert S. Chew. Stafford, Col. John Cooke, Hancock Eustace and Travis Daniel. Surry, Nicholas Fauquier, James B. Edwards and Charles H. Graves. Sussex, Benjamin Wyche, William Massey and John Jarrett. Shenandoah, Philip Williams, Jacob Rinker and William H. Dunay. Tazewell, James Thompson, George Peery and John Thompson. Warwick, William Dugess, Thomas Pesud and Matthew Willis. Washington, Francis Preston, Robert Preston and Henry St. John Dixon. Westmoreland, Alexander Parker, Samuel Templeman and Richard E. Parker. Wood, John Stockley, James G. Laidley and Thomas Tavenor. Wythe, John Montgomery, John Stonger and Joseph Kent. York, William Howard, Samuel Shields and Peyton Southall.
Richmond City, Alexander Quarrier, Benjamin Tate and John H. Roushlee. Norfolk Borough, Robert Brough, William Lindsay and William Newsam, jr. Williamsburg, James Semple, Robert Anderson and Littleton Tazewell.
Extract from the Journal. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
In Council, October 18, 1808.
IT is advised, that the list of Commissioners appointed to superintend the election of Electors to choose a President and Vice-President of the United States, be published in the Richmond papers with the foregoing alterations; and any persons whose names are contained in the said list thus published, and who have not received their commissions, are requested, notwithstanding, to act, as their commissions have been issued and forwarded according to law.
Extract from the Minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
A Copy.
A Great Chance for Speculation.
The Falling Garden
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber intends opening a street through the middle of the Garden, in a line with the street on which the Mason's Hall is built, and calling it New Street; and one other crossing the Garden, and coming out by the Bell Tavern, and calling that Bash Street; and as there are no names given to streets in Richmond, I shall call the street at the head of the Garden, Locust Street, until better names can be given them; and on these streets so named, I shall lay out the land in building lots, and shall offer them for sale on the 8th day of next month if the weather proves suitable; if not, the next suitable day, the Vendue to begin at ten o'clock, and commence on the lots directly back of the Bell Tavern; they will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve; the terms are one fourth cash; one fourth in one year; one fourth in two years, and the other fourth in three years from the day of sale, the three last payments to be secured by a deed of trust on the property, with interest from the day of sale, if not paid in 60 days after the payments become due. In the mean time I will contract with any person or persons for the building of from two to six, two story Brick Houses. A deed with a general warranty will be given the purchasers.
A plan of the whole may be seen at the Argus office; and the premises will be shown on application to the subscriber. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 25th, 1808.
Fifa & Casa Executions,
For sale at this office.
FROM THE AURORA.
The following information, touching the election of electors, of President and Vice President of the U. States—may be useful, to refresh the memory of those who have not at hand copies of the constitution and laws of the U. S.
The election of electors of President and Vice-President, about the same Period—"Congress may determine the time of choosing electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes—which day shall be the same throughout the U. States. Con. U. S. art. 2. § 1. par. 4.
By an act of congress passed on March 1, 1792, in conformity to the constitution, it ordained that "electors shall be appointed in each state, within thirty-four days preceding the first Wednesday in December in every year," that such election is to take place.—§ 1. laws U. S. vol. II. page 22.
By the same act it is ordained that, "the electors shall meet and give their votes on the said first Wednesday in December, at such place in each state, as shall be directed by the legislature thereof." The first Wednesday in December, will be the 6th of that month.
The thirty-four days preceding the first Wednesday in December, must of course be between some day after the second of November, and before the day of meeting. The day of election will then be on Friday the 4th November next.
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
RATIFIED IN THE YEAR 1804.
RESOLVED, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress Assembled, That in lieu of the third paragraph of the first section of the second article of the constitution of the United States, the following be proposed as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three fourths of the legislatures, of the several States, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said constitution, to wit:—
The electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of them at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President; and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each—which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government, directed to the President of the Senate; the President of the Senate shall in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted;—the person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers, not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each State having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two thirds of the States, and a majority of all the States shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President, whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President.
The person having the greatest number of votes as vice-president, shall be the vice-president, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the senate shall choose the vice president; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice.
But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of president, shall be eligible to that of vice-president of the United States.
AN ACT,
Act relative to the election of a president and vice-president of the United States, and declaring the officer who shall act as president in case of vacancies in the offices both of president and vice-president."
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever the amendment proposed during the present session of congress, to the constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for president and vice-president of the United States shall have been ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, the secretary of state shall forthwith cause a notification to be made to the executive of every state, and shall also cause the same to be published in at least one of the newspapers printed in each state, in which the laws of the United States are annually published. The executive authority of each state, shall cause a transcript of the said notification to be delivered to the electors appointed for that purpose, who shall first thereafter meet in such state for the election of a president and vice-president of the United States; and whenever the said electors shall have
received the said transcript or notification, or whenever they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the ratification of the abovementioned amendment, in one of the newspapers of the state, by the secretary of state, they shall vote for president and vice-president of the United States respectively, in the manner directed by the abovementioned amendment; and having made and signed three certificates of all the votes given by them, distinct lists, one of the votes given for president, and the other of the votes given for vice-president; they shall seal up the said certificates, certify on each, that lists of all the votes of such state given for president, and of all the votes given for vice-president, is contained therein, and shall cause the said certificates to be transmitted and disposed of, and in every other respect, act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this is a supplement. And every other provision of the act to which this is a supplement, and which is not virtually repealed by this act, shall extend and apply to every election of a president and vice-president of the United States, made in conformity to the abovementioned amendment to the constitution of the United States.
And whereas, the abovementioned amendment may be ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states, and thereupon become immediately valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the constitution, on a day so near the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors in the several states, that the electors shall not in every state be apprised of the said ratification, and may vote in a manner no longer conformable with the constitution, as amended, whereby several states might be deprived of their vote in the election of a president and vice-president; for remedy whereof,
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the electors who shall be appointed in each state, for the election of a president and vice-president of the U. States, shall at every such election unless they shall have received a transcript of the notification of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment to the constitution, or unless they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the said ratification, by the secretary of state, in one of the newspapers of the state, vote for president and vice-president of the U. S. in the following manner, that is to say; they shall vote for two persons as president and vice-president, in conformity with the first section of the second article of the constitution. And in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement; and they shall likewise vote for one person as president, and for one person as vice president, in conformity with the above mentioned amendment of the constitution; and in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the first section of this act. But those certificates only, of votes given for president and vice-president of the U. S. shall be opened by the president of the senate, for the purpose of being counted, which shall contain the list or lists of votes given in conformity with the constitution, as in force on the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors by whom the said votes shall have been given.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That whenever by the provisions of the second section of this act, it shall be the duty of the electors for any state, to vote in conformity both with the constitution, & of the proposed amendments thereto, the executive authority of such state shall cause six lists of the names of the electors for the state, to be made and certified, on or before the day fixed by law for them to meet and vote for president and vice president; and the said electors shall enclose one of the said lists in each of the certificates by them made and sealed, in conformity with the provisions of this act, and of the act to which this is a supplement.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tem.
March 26, 1804.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
IN pursuance to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Archibald C. Randolph, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale, at Jefferson, on the 23rd of December next, one MULATTO GIRL, named Priscilla, for cash, which after defraying the expenses of said trust, and the debt specified, the residue if any, to be returned as the law directs. ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee. Powhatan, Oct. 20th. 1808.
Geographical Compilation.
FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS. By D. L. COTTENEA, Teacher of GEOGRAPHY, Baltimore.
* * * A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at this office, where also may be had
The FATAL REVENGE; or Family of Montorio.
The DISCARDED SON; or Haunt of Banditti; and a few copies of Miss Owen's celebrated novel, THE WILD IRISH GIRL.

TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
We can but exhort you to be vigilant and zealous at your posts on the 7th of November. On that day the fate of republicanism, the honor of the nation, and the character of the state may depend upon your conduct.
Republicans of Virginia! The course which you have to pursue on the 7th of November is lighted up with the clearest reason and the purest patriotism. You will virtually decide on that day, whether you have been, and whether you are now friendly to the administration of Mr. Jefferson.
They pretend, notwithstanding, to be firm adherents to the old cause, and when they endeavor to prove it, they forcibly remind us of the tattered dress of Conway's Old Woman.
Those who bring up the rear of opposition, are our old foes, the federalists. They are careless about principle, provided they can succeed in defeating you. This is the grand point to which all their exertions are directed.
It is with unfeigned pleasure that we announce to our readers, that from a conference on yesterday, with a gentleman in this city, who had received a letter from a gentleman in Washington, whose opportunity would give him the best possible information, that our affairs with Great Britain, were in a more propitious train of adjustment, than they have been for a considerable time.
What a delicious field of speculation was opened to the federalists by the late false rumor, that France had declared war against America. It was immediately published in hand-bills and circulated with the greatest celerity.
The federalists were actively huddling together and suggesting every idea that could show its plausibility or induce its belief. They would dwell with peculiar fondness upon the necessity of forming an alliance offensive and defensive, with Great Britain.
your faith in your holy cause inflexible to seduction, and steady to your text.
Postscript to a letter from a gentleman of the highest respectability, at Washington, to his friend in Richmond.
Monday morning, Oct. 24, 1808. "N. B. The dispatches mentioned within, have arrived, and the information by private letters last evening, is FALSE. France has not declared war against us, nor is our situation with that power, worse than it has been for some time—should the report reach you, pray contradict it."
The most prominent question which is expected to be discussed before Congress next, and the one which is most immediately connected with the feelings of the people is that of the Embargo.
This effort will not be so much directed by feelings of patriotism, as a wish to bring the present administration into disrepute. Those in the opposition who are anxious to reduce the popularity of the administration, will avail themselves of all the inconveniences of the present state of things, and endeavor to throw them into some specious and imposing form, so as to prevail upon the necessities of the people to rise against the embargo.
The word rise , is not meant in its turbulent sense, but we have no doubt but that the refractory spirit of some of the Eastern States will be frequently invoked and adduced in order to shew the propriety of repealing the embargo.
The embargo is admitted by almost all honest politicians to have been wise, necessary and patriotic. It has been too much discussed to require any new argument to be advanced in its favor.
In this point of view we take it for granted that the embargo always was, and still remains a popular and indispensable measure. Here then, fellow-citizens, in order to give confidence to our representatives, and additional strength to our administration, we would fain ask if it would not be proper in your general meetings, to advise or instruct your deputies not to vote for its repeal or modification, unless the powers of Europe should change their position or relax in their orders.
Upon enquiry you will find that the advocates of this sly-intriguing doctrine mean the adoption of Monroe's treaty. They are afraid to say so, but you may take it for granted that they mean nothing else.
You have been told that the present administration feel the influence of foreign affection; if so, why do the very same persons circulate the idle report that France has formally declared war against this country.
The alternative then, is certainly war or the embargo. By the first we shall suffer without gaining, and by the last we gain comparatively without suffering at all. (To be Continued.)
William Thomson, Esq. (of Virginia) has been appointed by his excellency governor Claiborne, Attorney General of this Territory. N. O. Pa.
George Poindexter, Esq. has been re-elected Delegate of the Mississippi Territory in the Congress of the U. S.
Deaths!
COMMUNICATION.
Lately departed this life at the seat of Philip Duval, Esq. in Buckingham, in the 18th year of his age, and universally lamented, Mr. ALEXANDER POPE, third son of Nathaniel Pope, Esq. of Hanover, a most amiable and accomplished young gentleman.
Mr. A. Pope has left behind him in manuscript, several literary productions on various subjects; among others, a translation, or rather paraphrase of the Otiun Divos, of Horace, an oration commemorative of the revolutionary services and republican virtues of the late P. Henry, Gen. Thomas Nelson and Gen. Hugh Mercer; and an Eulogium upon the administration of Thomas Jefferson, which for correct sentiment, classical purity, and sublime imagery, would not suffer very much in a comparison with the most celebrated productions of the orators of Greece and Rome.
"The ways of Heaven are dark and intricate, Puzzled in Mazes, & perplex'd with errors: Our understanding traces them in vain, Lost and bewild'red in the fruitless search, Nor sees with how much art the windings run, Nor where the regular confusion ends."
COMMUNICATION.
Departed this life on Saturday morning, the 15th inst., Mrs. SARAH BREEDEN, wife of Mr. Moody Breedon, of King William county, Virginia, in the 79th year of her age.
I need not go abroad for joy, I have a feast at home, My sighs are turned into songs, The comforter is come. October 19, 1808.
Died suddenly, on Tuesday last, Mr. RICHARD CROUCH, jr. of this city. He was an affectionate husband and an indulgent and tender parent. Several children, relatives and friends, lament his loss.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 22.
LATER STILL FROM ENGLAND.
The intelligence brought by the barque Richard, capt. Odiorne, which arrived at this port yesterday morning in 30 days from Liverpool and 23 from the land, occasioned no small degree of bustle and perturbation in the city.
Captain Odiorne further states, that he is the bearer of those dispatches which were intended to have been sent from England and France by the schooner Hope, which vessel Mr. Pinkney had deemed it expedient to detain for a few days, to carry out other dispatches which were yet to be prepared.
Such is the amount of the verbal intelligence which has come to our knowledge. Our readers will give it what degree of credit they may think it entitled to.
We tread upon surer ground, perhaps, when we allude to the extracts we have made from Liverpool papers of the 19th of September, and London papers of the 17th, which have been received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser by this conveyance.
The apprehension of a rupture between Austria and France has contributed to depress the English funds half per cent: they were on the 17th, Omnium 1 1/2 disc. Consols 65 1/2
Ferdinand VII was to be proclaimed at Madrid on the 24th of August, and great preparations were making for that solemnity.
The Swedes have obtained some further and important successes over the Russians. Private letters from Stockholm state, that certain intelligence had been received there from Riga, that 40 000 Russians had been ordered to proceed to Poland, for the purpose of quelling an insurrection which had broken out in that quarter.
A letter from Liverpool, dated 17th Sept. represents the price of cotton as having considerably advanced, with a prospect of its being still higher, as the stock in the market is light.
The correspondence about the following capitulation is too voluminous to insert in addition to the articles. We have extracted and condensed the most important parts.
The following were at first adopted, but with reference to the British Admiral, who objected to the 7th article, which had for its object, the disposal of the fleet in the Tagus—Argus.
Translation of the Articles for a suspension of arms in Portugal.
Suspension of arms agreed upon between Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley, Knight of the Order of the Bath, on one part, and M. Kellerman, General of Division, Grand officer of the Legion of Honor, Commander of the Order of the Iron Crown, Grand Cross of the Bavarian Order of the Lion, on the other part; both invested with full powers by the respective Generals of the French and British armies, dated Head-Quarters of the British army, August 22, 1808.
Art. I. There shall be, from the present date, a suspension of arms between the forces of his Britannic majesty and those of his imperial and royal majesty, Napoleon I, in order to treat for a convention, for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army.
II. The gens. in chief of the two armies, and the admiral commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's fleet off the mouth of the Tagus, shall fix upon a day whereon to meet in such point of the coast as shall be thought fit, in order to treat for and conclude said convention.
III. The river Sado shall form the line of demarcation between the two armies: Torres Vedras shall not be occupied by either.
IV. The commander in chief of the British army shall engage to include the Portuguese armies in this convention and their line of demarcation shall be from Leira and Thurmar.
V. It is provisionally agreed, that the French army shall in no case be considered prisoners of war; that all those of whom it consists, shall be conveyed to France, with arms and baggage, and all their private property of every description, no part of which shall be arrested from them.
VI. No individual, whether native of Portugal, or of a country in alliance with France, or of France, shall be molested for his political conduct; they shall be protected in their persons, their properties respected, and they shall be at liberty to remove from Portugal with what belongs to them within a stipulated time.
VII. The neutrality of the port of Lisbon shall be recognised with regard to the Russian fleet; that is to say, when the British army or fleet shall be in possession of the city and port, the same fleet shall not be molested during its continuance there, nor obstructed when leaving it, nor followed after it shall have quitted that port, before the time prescribed by the maritime laws.
VIII. All the artillery of the French cavalry shall be transported to France.
IX. This suspension of arms shall not be broke without forty eight hours notice.
Made and agreed upon by the forementioned Generals. (Signed)
ARTHUR WELLESLEY.
KELLERMANN, Gen. of Div.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLE.
The garrison of the places occupied by the French army shall be included in the present convention, if they shall not have capitulated before the 25th inst. (Signed)
A. WELLESLEY.
KELLERMAN, Gen. of Div.
(A True Copy.)
A. J. DALRYMPLE, Captain Military Secretary.
DEFINITIVE CONVENTION
For the evacuation of Portugal by the French army.
The generals commanding in chief the British and French armies in Portugal, having determined to negotiate and conclude a treaty for the evacuation of Portugal by the French troops, on the basis of the agreement entered into the 22nd inst. for a suspension of hostilities, have appointed the undermentioned officers to negotiate the same in their names, viz. On the part of the general in chief of the British army, Lieut. Colonel Murray, quarter master general, and on the part of the general in chief of the French army Monsieur Kellermann, gen. of division to whom they have given autho-
rity to negotiate and conclude a convention to that effect, subject to their ratification respectively, and to that of the Admiral commanding the British fleet at the entrance of the Tagus.
Those two officers, after exchanging their full powers, have agreed upon the articles which follow:
Art. I. All the places and forts in the kingdom of Portugal, occupied by the French troops, shall be delivered up to the British army in the state in which they are at the period of the signature of the present convention.
II. The French troops shall evacuate Portugal with their arms and baggage; they shall not be considered as prisoners of war, and, on their arrival in France, they shall be at liberty to serve.
III. The English government shall furnish the means of conveyance for the French army, which shall be disembarked in any of the ports of France between Rochfort and L'Orient inclusively.
IV. The French army shall carry with it all its artillery of French calibre, with the horses belonging to it, and the tumbrils, supplied with 60 rounds per gun. All other artillery, arms and ammunition, as also the military and naval arsenals, shall be given up to the British army and navy, in the state in which they may be at the period of the ratification of the convention.
V. The French army shall carry with it all its equipments, and all that is comprehended under the name of property of the army; that is to say, its military chest, and carriages attached to the field commissaries and field hospitals, or shall be allowed to dispose of such part of the same on its account as the commander in chief may judge it unnecessary to embark.
VI. The cavalry are to embark their horses, also the generals and other officers of all ranks. It is however fully understood that as the means of conveyance for horses at the disposal of the British commanders are very limited; some additional conveyances may be procured in the port of Lisbon; the number of horses to be embarked by the troops shall not exceed 600, and the number embarked by the staff shall not exceed 200.
VII. In order to facilitate the embarkation, it shall take place in three divisions, the first of which will be principally composed of the garrisons of the places, of the cavalry, the artillery, the sick, and the equipment of the army.
VIII. The garrison of Elvas, and its forts, and of Peniche, and Palmela will be embarked at Lisbon. That of Almada at Oporto, or the nearest harbor.
IX. All the sick and wounded who cannot be embarked with the troops are entrusted to the British army. They are to be taken care of whilst they remain in this country at the expense of the British government, under the condition of the same being reimbursed by France when the final evacuation is effected.
X. As soon as the vessels employed to carry the army to France, shall have disembarked it in the harbors specified, or in any other of the ports of France, to which stress of weather may force them, every facility shall be given them to return to England and without delay, and security against capture until their arrival in a friendly port.
XI. The French army shall be concentrated in Lisbon, and within a distance of about two leagues from it.
XII. The fort of St. Julien, the Brugio and Cascais, shall be occupied by the British troops on the ratification of the convention. Lisbon and its citadel, together with the forts and batteries as far as Lazaretto, or Trafaria on one side, and Fort St. Joseph on the other, inclusively, shall be given up on the embarkation of the second division, as shall also the harbor and all armed vessels in it of every description, with their rigging, sails, stores, and ammunition.
XIII. Commissioners shall be named on both sides, to regulate and accelerate the execution of the arrangement agreed upon.
XIV. Should there arise doubts as to the meaning of an article, it will be explained favorably to the French army.
XV. From the date of the ratification of the present convention, all arrears of contributions, requisitions or claims whatever, of the French government, against subjects of Portugal, or any other individuals resident in this country, founded on the occupation of Portugal by the French troops, in the month of December, 1807, which may not have been paid up are cancelled, and all sequestrations laid upon their property, moveable or immovable, are removed, and the free disposal of the same is restored to the proper owners.
XVI. All subjects of France, or of the Powers in friendship or alliance with France, domiciliated in Portugal, or accidentally in this country, shall be protected. Their property of every kind, moveable and immovable, shall be respected and they shall be at liberty either to accompany the French army or to remain in Portugal. In ei-

ther case their property is guaranteed to them, with the liberty of retaining or of disposing of it, and passing the produce of the sale thereof into France, or any other country, where they fix their residence, the space of one year being allowed them for that purpose. It is fully understood that shipping is expected from this arrangement, only, however, in so far as regards leaving the port, and that none of the stipulations above mentioned can be made the pretext of any commercial speculation.
XVII. No native of Portugal shall be rendered accountable for his political conduct during the period of the occupation of this country by the French army; and all those who have continued in the exercise of their employments, or who have accepted situations under the French government, are placed under the protection of the British Commanders, they shall sustain no injury in their persons or property, it not having been at their option to be obedient or not to the French government; they are also at liberty to avail themselves of the stipulations of the 16th article.
XVIII. The Spanish troops detained on board ships in the port of Lisbon, shall be given up to the Commander in Chief of the British army, who engages to obtain of the Spaniards to restore such French subjects either military or civil, as may have been detained in Spain without being taken in battle, or in consequence of military operations, but on occasion of the occurrences of the 29th of last May, and the days immediately following.
XIX. There shall be an immediate exchange established for all ranks of prisoners made in Portugal, since the present hostilities.
XX. Hostages of the rank of field officers shall be mutually furnished on the part of the British army and navy, and on that of the French army for the reciprocal guarantee of the present convention. The officers of the British army shall be restored on the completion of the articles which concern the army; and the officer of the navy on the disembarkation of the French troops in their own country. The like is to take place on the part of the French army.
XXI. It shall be allowed to the General in Chief of the French army to send an officer to France with intelligence of the present convention. A vessel will be furnished by the British Admiral to convey him to Bordeaux or Rochfort.
XXII. The British Admiral will be invited to accommodate his excellency the Commander in Chief, and the other principal officers of the French army, on board of ships of war. Done and concluded at Lisbon, this 30th day of August, 1808.
(Signed) GEORGE MURRAY, Quarter-Master General, KELLERMANN, Le General de division.
We the Duke of Abrantes, Gen. in Chief of the French army, have ratified and do ratify, the present definitive convention, in all its articles, to be executed according to its form and tenor.
(Signed) The Duke of ABRANTES. Head quarters, at Lisbon the 30th August, 1808.
Additional Articles To the Convention of the 30th of August, 1808.
Art I. The individuals in the civil employment of the army made prisoners, either by the British troops, or by the Portuguese in any part of Portugal, will be restored, as is customary without exchange.
II. The French army shall be subsisted from its own magazines up to the day of embarkation. The garrisons up to the day of evacuation of the fortresses. The remainder of the magazines shall be deliver over in the usual form of the British government, which charges itself with the subsistence of the men and horses of the army from the above mentioned periods, till their arrival in France, under the condition of their being reimbursed by the French Government for the excess of the expense beyond the estimation to be made by both parties of the value of the magazines delivered up to the British army. The provisions on board the ships of war, in possession of the French army, will be taken on account by the British government, in like manner with the magazines in the fortresses.
III. The General commanding the British troops will take the necessary measures for re-establishing the free circulation of the means of subsistence between the country and the capital. Done and concluded at Lisbon, this 30th day of August, 1808.
(Signed) GEORGE MURRAY, Quarter-Master General, KELLERMANN, Le General de Division.
We the Duke of Abrantes, Gen. in Chief of the French army, have ratified and do ratify, the additional Articles to the convention, to be executed according to their form and tenor.
THE DUKE OF ABRANTES. (A true Copy.) A. J. DALRYMPLE, Captain Military Secretary.
Admiralty Office, Sept. 16. Captain Halstead, first captain to the squadron under the command of Admiral Sir Charles Cotton, Bart. Commander in chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels on the coast of Portugal, arrived yesterday at this office, with dispatches from the admiral to the Hon. W. W. Pole, of which the following are copies:
Hibernia, off the Tagus. Sept. 3, 1808. Sir, Inclosed herewith, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, is a copy of a Convention entered into by Lieut. Col. Murray and Gen. Kellermann, for the evacuation of Portugal by the French army; such convention having been ratified by Lieut. Gen. Sir Hew Dalrymple, myself, and the French commander in chief. British troops, consisting of the 2d & 42d regiments, were on the 2d inst. landed, to occupy the forts of Cascais, St. Antonio, St. Julien, and the Bugio, and no time shall be lost to embark the French troops, agreeably to the said convention. Capt. Halstead, first captain of the ship and captain of the fleet, who is the bearer of dispatches to their Lordships respecting the Russian squadron in the Tagus, is in full possession of my confidence, and will be able to explain to their Lordships the motives inducing me to ratify the convention in question, as well as give any further information that may be thought necessary.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) C. COTTON. Hon. W. W. Pole, &c. &c. * A copy of the convention inclosed in a letter from Sir H. Dalrymple.
Hibernia off the Tagus, Sept 4th 1808. Sir, Herewith I have the honor to inclose to you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, a copy of a convention entered into by me, with Vice-Admiral Seniavin commanding the Russian fleet in the Tagus; by which it will appear to their Lordships that such fleet has been surrendered to me, to be held by his majesty as a deposit, until six months after the conclusion of a peace between Russia and England.
I have charged Capt. Halstead, first captain of the Hibernia, and captain of the fleet, with the delivery of this dispatch to their Lordships; he was sent by me to negotiate the convention with Vice Admiral Seniavin, and will be able to explain every particular.
To capt. Halstead I feel greatly indebted for his able advice and assistance upon all points of service, his zeal and diligence have been exemplary, and entitle him to my highest commendation.
Rear Admiral Tyler has been directed to superintend the first division of the Russian fleet, which I purpose ordering under his protection immediately to Spithead; to him (since with me) I have been indebted for every assistance, and to the captains, officers and crews of those ships that have been employed throughout a tediously protracted blockade (by whom every exertion has been made with a degree of cheerfulness doing them infinite honor.) I feel extremely grateful, and deem it my duty to offer every possible testimony of my approbation in their favor.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) C. COTTON. ARTICLES OF A CONVENTION entered into between Vice-Admiral Seniavin Knight of the Order of St. Alexander, and other Russian officers, and Admiral Sir Charles Cotton, Baronet, for the surrender of the Russian fleet, now anchored in the River Tagus.
Art. 1. The ships of war of the Emperor of Russia now in the Tagus, as specified in the annexed list, shall be delivered up to Admiral Sir Charles Cotton, immediately, with all their stores as they now are; to be sent to England, and there held as a deposit by his Britannic majesty, to be restored to his imperial majesty, within six months after the conclusion of a peace between his Britannic majesty and his Imperial majesty the emperor of all the Russias.
2. Vice-admiral Seniavin, with the officers, sailors and marines, under his command, to return to Russia without any condition or stipulation respecting their future services; to be conveyed there in men of war, or proper vessels, at the expense of his Britannic majesty. Done and concluded on board the ship Tweed, in the Tagus, and on board his Britannic majesty's ship Hibernia, off the mouth of that river, the 2d day of September, 1808. Signed, DE SENIAVIN. Signed, CHARLES COTTON. Countersigned by command of the Ad. L. SASS, Assessor de College. Countersigned by command of the Ad. JAMES KENNEDY, Secretary.
List of the ships referred to in the foregoing Convention.
Tweed, Vice-admiral Seniavin, capt. du rang Malayest, of 74 guns and 736 men—Sheyroy, capt. du rang Schelling, of 60 guns and 504 men—Stehelene, capt. du rang Bitchensky, of 74 guns and 598 men—S. Rafael, capt. du rang Ruthoff, of 74 guns and 680 men—Ratviza, capt. du rang, Ritschoff, of 66 guns and 549 men—Silov, capt. lieut. Malysgrin, of 75 guns and 684 men—Motchnoy, capt. lieut. Rasvoso, of 74 guns and 629 men—Rafael, capt. lieut. Bythensky, of 80 guns, and 646 men—Eregatte Kildyu, capt. lieut. Dourhoff, of 26 guns and 232 men—Yarrowfiavi, capt. du rang, Milkoff, of 74 guns and 567 men.—Total, 5635 men. Signed, MALIVJEFF, le Capitaine de Pavillon. LONDON, Sept. 17.
STATESMAN'S OFFICE. Two o'Clock P. M. 17TH SEPTEMBER.
A row boat has arrived at Guernsey from St. Maloes with four American seamen, who state that Bonaparte has arrested all the Americans in France. The account which has been received by a gentleman in the city, was read at Batson's Coffee-house this morning.
Yesterday evening a mail from Gottemburgh arrived. It brings an account of an action between Sir Samuel Hood and the Russian fleet in the Baltic. It appears that Sir S. Hood had, with two sail of the line, joined the Swedish fleet, with which he sailed in pursuit of the Russians. The Russian admiral, apprized of their approach, quitted Henega Roads on the 25th August, he was however overtaken by the combined squadron.—The British ship, the Centaur and the implacable being much better sailors than the Swedes, succeeded in bringing the rear of the Russian fleet to action, and one of their line of battle ships struck her colours.—The whole of the Russian fleet then bore down to rescue her, in which they succeeded; but she was again attacked by the Centaur, and carried by boarding; she unfortunately however got aground and Sir S. Hood was obliged, after taking out the prisoners, to burn her. The Swedish fleet at that time coming up, the Russian admiral crowded all sail and took refuge in Port Baltic, where he was blocked up when the last accounts came away, by the united British and Swedish fleets. The Russians immediately upon entering Port Baltic, began to erect works for the protection of their fleet, upon an Island, which commands the entrance of the harbour. When this intelligence reached Sweden, orders were given for the embarkation of a body of troops, for the purpose of reducing the Island. Sir S. Saumarez had joined Sir S. Hood with four sail of the line. Lieutenant Thompson arrived at the Admiralty yesterday with the above intelligence.—Sun.
Extract from the French Expose Septem. ber 1808.
The court of Vienna has constantly testified to your majesty the most amicable intentions; indignant at the policy of England, she has recalled her minister from London, sent back the minister who was at Vienna, shut her ports against England, and placed herself in a state of hostility with that power. She has added to these measures an interdiction in her ports against the admission of vessels, which, under a neutral flag, are only the carriers of English produce and merchandise. Latterly, however, this power has carried its armament beyond measures—its military force is out of all proportion to its population and finances. Your ministers, sire, only wish to remark this, in order that your majesty may perceive the necessity of augmenting your force, for the purpose of still preserving the relative superiority which exists between the power and the population of the two empires.
The Americans, a people who involve their fortunes, their prosperity, and almost their existence, in commerce, have given the example of a great and courageous sacrifice. They have suspended, by a general embargo, all commerce and all navigation, rather than shamefully submit to that tribute which the English impose on the navigation of all nations. Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Holland, wait only for a maritime peace to exert all their industry.
Extract from the Message of the Emperor to the Senate.
I am determined to carry on the war with Spain with the utmost activity, and destroy the armies which England has disembarked in that country. The future security of my subjects, the prosperity of commerce, and a maritime peace, must alike depend on these important operations.
My alliance with the Emperor of Russia extinguishes every hope which England can entertain from her project. I have no doubt respecting the peace of the continent, but I neither will, nor ought to rely upon the false calculations and the errors of other courts, and since my neighbors increase their armies, it is a duty incumbent on me to increase mine.
The Empire of Constantinople is struggling with the most violent convulsions; Sultan Selim, the best Emperor the Ottomans have had for a length of time, has just fallen by the hands of his own ne-
phews. This catastrophe has deeply affected me.
Extract from the Report of the Minister of War.
SIRE—I have the honor of laying before your majesty the state and situation of your majesty's armies in Poland, in Prussia, and in Silesia; in Denmark, in Dalmatia, in Albania, in Italy, Naples, and in Spain. I annex to it that of your majesty's armies of reserve at Bologne, on the coasts, on the Rhine, and in the interior. Your majesty will perceive that France never before possessed more numerous or better appointed armies, and that they were never better kept up, or better provided.
Notwithstanding, however, the different events which have taken place in Spain, have occasioned a pretty considerable loss, in consequence of an operation as inconceivable as it is painful of the Division under Dupont—your majesty has notified the resolution you have taken, of assembling more than two hundred thousand men beyond the Pyrenees, without, however, weakening either the armies in Germany, or that of Dalmatia. For the attainment of this end, a levy of eight thousand men appears to be indispensable.
The Minister concludes with recommending the calling out of the next Conscription.
CHARLESTON, (s. c.) Oct. 18.
On Saturday evening last, upwards of three hundred citizens wishing to commemorate the success of Republicanism in this city at the late election, met at Meeds' Hotel, and partook of a supper provided for the occasion. His Honor the Intendant of this city was called to the chair, and JOHN DRAYTON, ISAAC NEUVILLE, & PETER FREMEAU, Esquires, were nominated Vice Presidents. After supper the following toasts were drank amidst repeated applause, and followed by appropriate music. The company broke up a little before 11 o'clock.
1. Thomas Jefferson—The national ship guided by republican virtue has passed the rock of faction, and reached the haven of prosperity.
2. James Madison—The dignity, the interest and the gratitude of our country, loudly call him to the Presidential chair.
3. George Clinton—There's none but has some fault and he's the best.
4. Most virtuous he, that's spotted with the least.
4. The Heads of Departments—That they may always afford from among them a Jefferson and a Madison "is a consummation devoutly to be wished."
5. Our Senators in Congress—The Honorable Thomas Sumter and John Gaillard—Their public conduct bespeaks them the true organs of their constituents.
6. The Honorable Robert Marion—As sailed in vain, the shafts of calumny fall harmless to the ground, when opposed to the bold front of republican virtue.
7. John Q. Adams, William L. Smith and William Gray—A discontented faction may attempt to defame their political conduct, but the generosity of freemen will reward their patriotism.
8. The Governor of the State—He has ever been known as an inflexible republican.
9. The State of Vermont—The hardy sons of the Mountain prefer suffering private embarrassment, to a loss of national dignity.
10. The State of Massachusetts—"If she was the cradle of our independence in 1776, she will not become the grave of our liberties in 1808."
11. The State of South Carolina—The blank which was left to her in 1801, will serve to write the name of Madison on in 1808.
12. The Republicans throughout the U. S.—The prosperity of their country, is the sweet reward for their services.
13. The 22d of June, 1807.—
"Poor Pierce's shade complains that we are slow."
"M'Donald's ghost walks unreveng'd amongst us."
14. Our Brother Republicans in Camden and Columbia—"They know a hawk from a handsaw"—witness the fate of the Federal Pamphlets.
15. The brave but persecuted Sons of Erin—may they never forget how a Tone perished, how an Emmett died, in defending the natural rights of man.
16. The Memory of Gen. Washington—Republicans testify their attachment, not by using him as a shield, but in bearing him in grateful recollection.
17. The Memory of Gadsden, Moultrie and every departed hero of 1776—The great fabric of freedom they reared, their sons will defend, or perish in its ruins.
* Killed on board the Chesapeake.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT. To the Members of the Baltimore Baptist Association.
I receive with great pleasure the friendly address of the Baltimore Baptist Association, and am sensible how much I am indebted to the kind dispositions which dictated it.
In our early struggles for liberty, religious freedom could not fail to become a primary object: all men felt the right, and a just animatation to obtain it was excited in all. I was one only among the many who befriended its establishment, and am entitled but in common with others to a portion of that approbation which follows the fulfilment of a duty.
Excited by wrongs to reject a foreign government which directed our concerns according to its own interests, and not to ours, the principles which justified us were obvious to all understandings; they were imprinted in the breast of every human being; and Providence was pleased to direct the issue of our contest in favor of
that side where justice was. Since this happy separation, our nation has wisely avoided entangling itself in the system of European interests, has taken no side between its rival powers, attached itself to none of its ever changing confederations. Their peace is desirable; and you do me justice in saying that to preserve and ensure this, has been the constant aim of my administration; the difficulties which involve it however are now at their ultimate term, and what will be their issue, time alone will disclose. But be it what it may, a recollection of our former vassalage in religion and civil government, will unite the zeal of every heart, and the energy of every hand, to preserve that independence in both which, under the favor of heaven, a disinterested devotion to the public cause first achieved, and a disinterested sacrifice of private interest will now maintain. I am happy in your approbation of my reasons for determining to retire from a station in which the favor of my fellow-citizens has so long continued and supported me; and I return your kind prayers with supplications to the same Almighty Being for your future welfare and that of our beloved country.
TH: JEFFERSON. Oct. 17, '08.
For Sale.
THE subscriber being desirous of paying off his debts, will offer for sale on the 15th day of November, a large stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep. Also, a number of Valuable Plantation Utensils, on six months credit, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Will also be offered for Sale, on that day, if not disposed of before.
THE TRACT OF LAND, Whereon I now live, containing between 1,800 and 2,000 acres, lying on Lickingshole Creek, within four miles of James River. There are two dwelling houses on the land, suitable for families. There is also a Mill, with a pair of Burr and a pair of Collogn stones, & machinery, worth from five to eight hundred bushels of toll a year. Also, a Distillery, with four stills, in good order—there is also an apple orchard of two or three thousand bearing trees, of the best kind of fruit. The plantation is in good order for cropping, sufficient to work 20 or 30 hands to advantage. The land will be sold on six annual payments, with a deed of trust thereon to secure the payments, as they become due. Young negroes, or lands, suitable in the western country, will be received in payment. The land will be laid off in lots so as to suit purchasers.
WILLIAM M. RICHARDSON. Goochland, 7th Oct. 1808. tds
I WISH TO HIRE a middle aged WOMAN, who understands house business.
John Winstone. Richmond, Oct 25, 1808. w2m
BOARDING HOUSE And Private Entertainment for Gentlemen & their Horses.
KEPT by JOHN P. SHIELDS, at his usual stand by the Bank, and in view of the capitol. Accommodations as usual, and prices as low as the times will admit. About 20 Members of the Assembly can be privately and agreeably situated, as to lodging and board. October 26th, 1808. w3t
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to us by Elisha Ford, bearing date the twenty-first day of February, 1807, and recorded in the county court of Buckingham, for certain purposes therein mentioned, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the nineteenth day of November next, the
Tract of Land, Whereon the said Ford now lives, containing 300 acres, be the same more or less. Joseph Ford, Joseph Newton, } Trustees. John Irvine, October 27, 1808. w3t
Mr. William Thompson, SIR,
PLEASE to take notice, that I shall, at Isham Ball's Tavern, in the county of Powhatan, on Thursday the first day of December next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon, and six o'clock in the afternoon, and will continue from day to day, between the said hours, until the whole are taken, proceed to take the depositions of Robert Cox and others, to be read as evidence in a suit now depending, in the county court of Lunenburg, wherein you are plaintiff, and myself and Josiah Thompson are defendants—at which time and place you may attend if you please. Sarah Thompson. Powhatan, Oct. 20, 1808. w4t
Notice.
I INTEND to make application to the next General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia, in order to obtain a divorce.
Ann Atricks. Loudoun, 12th Oct. 1808. swp
NOW IN THE PRESS, The Virginian Orator, BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF Patriotic Poems, Orations and Dramatic Scenes.
Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence.
BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American.
* Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. w2m
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.

TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next,  The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store. For particulars, apply to  WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808. (tf)
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.  Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808. (tf)
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat. A considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank a store house, with a commodious Store and Cleaning Room and an excellent Grannary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble. It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garner, or to  Carter Wood, Mount Comfort. (tf) June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.  D. J. BURR, Agent. 16th May, 1808. (tf)
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond.  J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808. (tf)
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Granland, where he intends carrying on the Book binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner, in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, silk, leather and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or parent backs. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23. (tf)
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse  DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Bill Box, by Pantaloon. Also a FILLY, 3 years old, by Preakness, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to  John Tyler, Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. (tf)
GERMAN GOODS. The subscribers have for sale, a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, Plaidys Ticklenburgs, Bed Tyke Hessian, Damask Table Cloths Brown Rolls, Fine Shirting Linen Danzic Rolls, Liquor Cases Dowas, Quart. pint & half pint Rowan's Sheeting, Decanters Brown Holland And a general assortment of LOOKING GLASSES. Bohn & Hubner. September 12, 1808. (tf)
JUST PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the gross, dozen or single,  The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD  1809: Being the first after Bissextile or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia. Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of John Gunn, are requested to have them adjusted as the law directs, and exhibited for settlement, prior to the twenty fifth day of December next, at which time a dividend will take place. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim which may come against said estate after that date. JOHN TURPIN, Adm r .
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer September 8, 1808. (tf)
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that William Mathews, late of the county of Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the district composed of the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Bath, for manslaughter, committed on the body of a negro girl named Hannah (the property of the said William Mathews) has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta the said William Mathews, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover her by enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta, the said William Mathews. Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L. S.) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex r M c Rae.
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that the slaves Bill and Isaac, under sentence of death for felony, but reprieved and sold to Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the limits of the United States, according to the directions of the act of assembly in such case made and provided, have escaped from the said Richard and Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and contrary to law, are now going at large, endeavoring to evade the mild punishment which has been inflicted and is so justly due to their crimes; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of twenty-five dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend either of the said slaves, Bill or Isaac, & deliver them at the penitentiary building in this city, in addition to all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in conducting the said slaves, or either of them, to that place. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said penitentiary building, the slaves aforesaid. Given under my hand, with the seal of (L. S.) the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23rd day of September 1808. Signed, Alex r M c Rae.
FOR SALE, Bill, late the property of Richard Smith of the county of Norfolk, was condemned by the court of said county, for felony. He is about 6 feet high, raw, bony make, of a yellowish black, a down look, a very sleepy, sullen countenance, one of his hands, believed to be his left and wrist, much scarred from a burn (the back of his hand) his back very much scarred from being often whipped, and above his left ear several scars which were made by strokes from a stick. Isaac, late the property of Samuel Fuqua of the county of Pittsylvania, was condemned by the court of the said county for felony. He is about 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, black complexion, of a thick make, down, sly look, mild speech, and when spoken to, is apt to put his hand up to his jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he speaks, he also had as well as is recollected at this time, a scar on his right jaw & one about one of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out, a sharp chin and stood forward, and when standing, stood much back in his knees and was somewhat knock-kneed, and his eyes inclined to be of a reddish cast, viz the part that is common to be white. Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS, BOOK STORE, Richmond, Brown's Dictionary of the Bible, two volumes octavo, with elegant engravings—price seven dollars. THE 3d No. OF  COL. TOUSARD'S  AMERICAN  Artillerists' Companion, Is ready for delivery to subscribers, at this office. A few copies for sale.
FOR SALE  My Plantation, IN York County, known by the name of Graves's, in three miles of Williamsburg, containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd Acres. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, with six rooms, a passage and six fire-places; a brick dairy and smokehouse; a kitchen with two rooms; a family granary, barn and stable. The land is very rich excepting a very small part of it, which may be estimated with the lands in common. I believe it equal to any place on the continent for stock of all kinds. It lies in half a mile of the salt works, where the cattle go when it suits them. The only difficulty in logs, is keeping them gentle. I raised a veal in the first of the spring, from a young cow, and never fed cow nor veal, and in six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg market. The man who leases this place of me has one year more in it. He works only two fellows, two women, and two very small boys. He told me he had made between three and four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels of wheat, and as many oats, tending not more than about ninety acres. He leases but one half of the plantation. The other may be given possession to the purchaser directly, and the other Christmas twelve months. This land has a plenty of timber to pay for the land. The growth of timber is white oak, red oak, walnut, poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. I took upon this land inferior to none in that part of the country; it has a large swamp, very easily reclaimed, filled with good ash. This place has been estimated to two thousand pounds, but I will take 1800 in good bonds, or 1500, half cash, and security on the land for the balance, or good bonds well secured. I would not sell upon any terms, but my family wishing to live at Mr. J. Pierce's place in James City, which is to be sold. JOHN M. GREGORY. Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 3, 1808. 6w
To Rent,
THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richard & Co's office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately. JOSEPH GALLEGGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (tf)
Fancy Furniture, JAPAN'D AND GILT, VIZ. CAIN seat, Rush, and Windsor chairs; Settees & Windsor Stools; Bedsteads, Bed and Window Cornice; Card, Pier and Tea Tables; Washstand and Workstands, and any articles in the Fancy line made to order. Pictures, Looking-Glasses, framed and re-gilt. Also, Coach, Sign and Ornamental Paintings; Freemasonry and Military Flags, done in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms, by JS: W. COOK, In the cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern, one door of the Main Street. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. 11t.)
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a servant named Benjamin Travers; about 5 feet 10 inches in height, of rather stout form, with large Whiskers; he has lost several of his front teeth, and is about fifty years of age. His wife lives on Mr. Younghusband's plantation, about four miles below Richmond, where he may probably be lurking. He has a variety of clothing. Any person who will find him and bring him to me at Mr. Pickett's, shall have the above reward. J. CURRIE. Richmond, Oct. 11th, 1808. (tf.)
FOR SALE,  A Small Tract of Land, Containing by a late survey, fifty nine acres, lying about six miles below the city of Richmond, and one from the road leading from said place to Four Mile Creek. This place will be shown to any person disposed to purchase by John Turpin, living near it, and terms made known by the subscriber. SARAH GUNN. 2nd Oct. 1808. (tf)
Notice.
THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorising the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808. (tf)
Land For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for SALE, the TRACT OF LAND, on which he now resides, lying on Ward's fork, about two miles from its junction with Roan Oak, four miles from Charlottesville, and containing 300 acres, about 120 of which is cleared and inclosed with good fencing. The improvements are a good dwelling house, with 2 brick chimneys, a grist mill with 2 pair of stones, and a saw mill, on a stream which has never been known, in the driest summers, to fail furnishing water sufficient to supply the above mills. Also, a good granary, and all other necessary houses. The soil of the above land is adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. Should I not meet with a purchaser before the 6th day of Dec next, I propose offering the above land for sale (on the next day, being the 7th day of December) to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months. Also, all my household and kitchen FURNITURE, CORN, PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NEGROES. Twelve months credit will be given on all sums above 9 dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. John W. Williamson. Charlotte, 4th Oct. 1808. 6w
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the land whereof John M'Murry died seized, may be sold for the payment of his just debts. Wm. OVERTON, Adm r . of John M'Murry Charlotte, Oct. 12, 1808. 2m
FOR SALE  A Tract of Land, BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Cornelius Thomas, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Company, as therein expressed, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 19th day of November next, in the town of Warrenton, Lying in the County of Nelson, (expressed in the deed lying in the county of Amherst, the deed being made before a division of Amherst county,) on the waters of the South Fork of Rockfish River, containing by estimation, Two Thousand Three Hundred and One Acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of William Johnson, Edward Harding, Norborne Thomas, Joseph C. Cabell and William Bowman. Also, a Tract of Land, lying in the county of Buckingham, containing Four Hundred Acres, adjoining the lands of Miles Gibson, and others. We will convey such title to the above mentioned tracts of land, as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. REUBEN B. PATTESON, } Trustees. WILLIAM F. CARTER, } Nelson County, 12th Oct. 1808. 4w
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for the establishment of a town at Buckingham Courthouse 4w Oct. 10, 1808.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, to alter the Scite fixed on by the commissioners for the public buildings in the county of Nelson. October 17th, 1808. tmA.
Just received and for sale at this office, A FRESH SUPPLY OF  HAMILTON'S WORM DESTROYING LOZENGES.
Will be for Rent
THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN  The White Chinnies, IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road. Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridges, near said tavern, or to John Boshier in Richmond. July 27, 1808. oaff
NICHOLAS HALLAM, (NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in full expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equally good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarters and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and seal leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes.  Nails of all kinds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF  WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling  BACON.
The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808. lawtf
100 Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where he is probably now at work. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. w3m*
At Private Sale, AT MYERS'S AUCTION STORE.
JUST RECEIVED, 4 Bale. Kendal Cottons 3 Bales blue & white mixed Kerseys 3 Bales Half Thick, assorted—white, blue, green & mixed 2 Bales West Pams—white & blue 3 Bales Coatings—blue & red 5 Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats—And an additional supply of the best Dutch  Bolting Cloths.
ALSO, IN STORE, Prime Mucavado Sugars, in hds. and barrels, Loaf Sugar, old Madeira Wine, Molasses, a quantity of Gin Cases and Demijohns. Oct 14th, 1808 wtf
TO BE RENTED
For the Ensuing Year,
THE valuable plantation in the County of Mecklenburg, known by the name of  RICHLAND, Containing 1019 Acres, of which 125 are low grounds, of excellent quality. The high lands also are generally fertile, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, tobacco, and wheat. The dwelling house, which stands in a high and healthy situation, commanding a beautiful prospect of the river Roanoke, is large and commodious, with all necessary out-houses for a genteel family. The plantation is in good order, and furnished with a spacious granary, and tobacco-barns, sufficient to cure a good crop for 12 or 16 hands. Also to be rented, for the same time, a plantation adjoining RICHLAND, on Roanoke river, and Little Creek, (being the place where John Robinson formerly lived,) containing 164 Acres of Land, generally good, and having upon it convenient houses for an overseer and negroes, and for the reception of corn and tobacco. The premises will be shown by Erasmus Kenon, now living at Richland, and terms of lease made known on application to the subscriber. Possession to be delivered on the first day of January next. Wm. MUNFORD Richmond, Sept. 29th, 1808. wtf
JUST PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND, THE  SECOND VOLUME OF THE  Revised Code, (Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5.—to non-subscribers $6.) BEING A  COLLECTION OF ALL SUCH  ACTS OF THE  General Assembly OF  VIRGINIA
Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801: TO WHICH ARE ADDED
APPENDICES,
CONTAINING A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies, Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Titles of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges, A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisals of 1794, and 1803, Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters, Laws establishing ferries, Laws concerning the public guard, Titles of private and local acts—And A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices for cash only at retail, and at 90 days credit at wholesale, for approved endorsed negotiable notes.  CUT NAILS.
CUT BRADS.
WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, $ 9 Ditto 8 Suwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 3/4 a 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 7 3/4 a 9 3/4 Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 a 7 3/4 Girls do. 4 3/4 a 4 3/4 Boys do. 3 3/4 a 6 3/4 Childrens' shoeetees, 3 3/4 a 4 3/4 Fire Buckets $ 4 3/4 a $ 5 per pair Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR
April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
In King William County
Court, April 22d, 1808. Daniel Ellett, Compt g AGAINST John H. Boswell and Judith Boswell, administrators of William Boswell, deceased. Defendants. THIS day came the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that John H. Boswell is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that he appear here on the fourth Monday in October next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county; and it is further ordered, that the defendant Judith Boswell, do not pay away or secrete any effects in her hands belonging to the said John H. Boswell, until the further order or decree of this court. A copy—Teste, Ro. Pollard, Jr. D. C. C.
Blank Notes AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.