Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-08-08 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
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[No. 1677.]
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1809.
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LAND OFFICE, August 1st, 1809.
List of an Original Land Warrant, for which Exchange Warrants have been granted, published agreeably to an Act of Assembly, passed the 1st of February, 1809.
   Name of original holder. Right on which original warrant issued. Number of original warrant. Acres. Date. Names of indorsers, assignors and assignees, also place of residence of those to whom Exchange Warrants have issued, and also number and quantity of acres of Exchange Warrants.     Lt. Col. Michael Ryan. Treasury right. 18,785 10,000 August 14th, 1783.     Residence.  Number.  Acres.      Matthew Aikin devisee of Matthew Aikin, dec'd.  Jonesborough  2015 to 2034 incl.  100 each    who was assignee of Michael Ryan.  Tennessee  2035 to 2049 incl.  200 do.    Same do. do.  ditto  2650 to 2659 incl.  300 do.    Same do. do.  ditto  2060 to 2064 incl.  400 do.      
EDWARD C. DAVIS, Register.
Richmond Price Current.
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   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 75   Wheat, new, 1 08   Flour, super-fine, 5 50   Flour, fine, 5 00   Corn, 3 00   Hemp, per ton, 220 00   Iron, 120 00   Bacon 00 12   Whiskey, 00 60  
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Foreign.
WAR IN ITALY.
MILAN, April 14.—The Senate were assembled yesterday when a messenger of State delivered the following message from his Imperial Highness the Viceroy.—
"SENATORS! "I have been anxious to announce to you, that Austria has declared war.—Whilst our confidence was authorised by the recollection of the generosity of our sovereign to Austria, the perfidy of that power was for a long time preparing for a new war. Some of her troops had shown themselves upon the Italian territory: but we were tranquil, because we could not suspect the possibility of so much perjury. But the French and Italian armies are assembling on the Tagliamento; they will obtain such victories as those of which our fields have so often before been the scenes; they are impatient to engage in arms with those who have without cause taken them up, and to establish in the midst of them a theatre for new triumphs."
"Called, by an august father, to the command of our brave troops, I will do every thing to merit their confidence—shall be the more tranquil myself when I remember the excellent spirit that animates the people of this kingdom, and since I have a well founded hope that you will maintain that spirit by your example, and that, with a firm and tranquil attitude, under the present circumstances you will show yourselves worthy of being placed in the first rank in the authorities of Italy. Having no other object in this letter, I pray God to keep you in his protection! "Given at the general head quarters, Campo Formio, April 11, 1809."
"EUGENE NAPOLEON."
A Committee was chosen to convey to the Viceroy, the devotion and fidelity of the Senate, and to beg him to be the interpreter to his august father of those sentiments.
TREVISO, April 20.—Some persons belonging to the train of the French army in a panic after the affair of the 16th have fled to Vicenza, spreading exaggerated reports.—His Highness had ordered them to join their corps in 48 hours on pain of being punished as deserters. It is certain an army is on the Piave.
MILAN, April 22.—A division of the army occupies Trieste. All our troops burn with ardor to convince the Emperor, that under the orders of his brave step son they are worthy of being called the army of Italy.
AUSTRIAN BULLETINS.
VIENNA, April 20.—The Court Gazette contains the following Bulletins of the operations of our armies.
SECOND BULLETIN.
Head Quarters at Oetting, April 12.
Agreeably to prescribed arrangements, the army advanced on the 11th further towards the Viss, and the Iser.
The weather was very bad, but the troops endured all the hardships of an uncommonly severe season, with the greatest cheerfulness.
On the 10th, at half past ten in the morning, Field Marshal Delovich entered Pissau. The enemy retired, but on the rapid advance of our troops, a French officer of engineers, and eight prisoners were taken. A French General in the upper fort escaped with difficulty. Prince Rosenberg, commander of the 14th corps of the army, summoned the fort to surrender, but this summons was, in compliance with the custom of war, answered by a refusal.
The true patriotic spirit of the inhabitants of Pissau was clearly demonstrated by the joy they displayed on entering the town. They immediately printed the proclamation of his Royal Highness, the
Generalissimo to the German nation, and distributed 3000 copies to the people of the country. Thus the feelings of the German independence remains, and is cherished among them.
THIRD BULLETIN.
Head Quarters at Vils Brharg, April 15.
The army is collected on the Vils, and will tomorrow pass the Iser at Landshut at Dinglengen.
The enemy are disposed to dispute the passage. The army is anxious to meet him and to come to blows.
Field Marshal Jellachich has by this time passed the Iser at Kosenheim and Wassemburgh, and advanced against Munich. An advanced post of the enemy has been taken at Hang; 13 prisoners and 17 horses fell into our hands. The enemy lost some killed and wounded; on our side we have only one hussar slightly wounded.
On the 9th field marshal Chastelier amidst the joyful acclamations of the faithful Tyrolese, entered the Tyrol at Leinz through the Pusterthal, and on the 12th had already reached Bruneck; the Salzburg Jagers, and some detachments of infantry, provided with snow and climbing irons, co-operate with him by the Zillerthal. Our patrols are pushed forward to Reichenhall, Lofers, and St. Johan; the militia of Lofers has occupied the pass of Strub one of the most important entrances from Salzburg into the Junthal. The Tyrolese are every where flying to arms and expelling the Bavarians, 1500 of the latter took refuge in the fortress of Kasten, and are besieged there by the Tyrolese. A French officer had recently taken the command of that fortress; the Bavarians, however, begin to be tired of the French superiority & feel sensibly the deep degradation of their oppressed situation. Their disgust at the arrogance of the French officers has, in several instances, produced acts of violence.
FOURTH BULLETIN.
Head Quarters at Landshut, April 16.
This day the army advanced to the Iser. The fifth corps was in the front and found the bridge at Landshut broken down. A division of from 6 to 8000 Bavarians under the command of General Deroy defended the passage by force. The bridge was accordingly re-established under the fire of the enemy; the fifth corps crossed and an action followed, which terminated by the retreat of the Bavarians. On both sides there were some killed and wounded, but our loss would have been still less had it been possible to restrain the ardor of the troops.
Landshut is the capital of the Iser; we are in possession of a great part of Bavaria.
The general of cavalry count Bellegrade broke up from Bohemia on the 10th, with the 1st corps of the army, Tirscheumeith, and on the 12th formed a junction at Warenburg with the second corps of the army which had entered the Upper Palatinate by Rusbaupten—both corps took a position on the Nab, and their vanguard occupied the heights of Hirschan in order to reach the road from Bayreuth to Amberg. Here an affair of advanced post took place with the division of Friant, which was understood to be approaching, in order to reach the Danube by a rapid march through Amberg. The consequence of the action was, that this division was driven back to Neumarkt, and our advanced posts occupied Amberg.
The brave Tyrolese have already killed or taken prisoners all the French and Bavarian soldiers in their territory. All the passes in the upper Junthal, as the Zinderberg, the Sobarnas, Leuraso, Reut, &c. are occupied by the militia of the country.
On the 12th, 160 men of the 11th Bavarian regiment of infantry, and 125 dragoons, with half a battery were made prisoners at Ipspruck.
On the 13th 49 French officers, 1677 men, with 551 horses, and two light batteries of Bavarians with two pieces of cannon and a howitzer, surrendered at
Wildan to the Tyrolese by capitulation. To morrow the army moves towards the Upper Danube. Hitherto we have fallen in with no French troops, though in the act on of this day some French officers were taken among the Bavarians.
FIFTH BULLETIN.
Head Quarters at Landshut.
April 17.
According to the concurring reports of all the prisoners as well as the inhabitants at Landshut, the French General Lefebvre, has collected 12000 Bavarians from the neighborhood of Lunich and Freysengen, with a view of stopping the passage of the Austrian army by Landshut. The approach to the bridges was extremely difficult. They were besides broken down, and the enemy's Tirailleurs, who had occupied all the houses on the opposite bank could only be driven therefrom by cannon being brought to bear upon them, each gun on our side was mounted under a shelter of small shot from the enemy. In doing this, however, our artillery displayed the greatest resolution, and in two hours the whole of the opposite side of the town was in ruins.
The unfortunate inhabitants in the midst of their ruined houses, bewail the melancholy fate to which this fine town has been exposed by their own country. The French, who by misrepresentation, would make it appear that Austria wishes to seize Bavaria, and to disarm in a disgraceful manner the brave soldiers of that country, had required these troops to make a fruitless defence. Here French artifice succeeded in making foreign blood flow for their advantage, and in turning the arms of our German brethren against their deliverers. The first bridge was scarce formed by a few posts, when the advanced guard of the 6th corps had hastened across the Iser, and pursued the enemy till night. The troops are animated with an excellent spirit, and sing war songs under the thunder of the cannon.
The advanced corps of field marshal Jellachich entered Munich at 11 yesterday. The king and queen have fled under French protection to Augsburg.
The fourth army corps passed the Iser, without opposition at Dinglengen.
The first and second corps, after some successful fighting, advanced to Amberg, Schwanendorf, and Katt, near Ratisbon. Gen. Bellegrade cannot sufficiently praise the gallant spirit and undaunted resolution of his troops.
SEVENTH BULLETIN.
[The 7th Bulletin is introduced by the following note from the emperor Francis to Marshal Colledredo]
"Scharding, April 22, 1809."
"Dear field Marshal, "Owing to the rapid movements of the army, and accumulated business, no official report has appeared for several days. I transmit you a concise extract of the reports sent me, in order that you may publish them."
"FRANCIS."
"After passing the Iser his imperial highness the generalissimo, with the 3d, 4th and 5th corps of the army and the first corps of the reserve broke up against the Danube, in the direction to Kelheim and Ratisbon. The enemy were drawn up near Ratisbon. Agreeable to the declaration of prisoners of war, the emperor Napoleon reached the army on the 19 inst. The Generalissimo has made a forced march from the Iser to beyond the Laber, and advanced on the 19th through Eckmuhl, Rottenberg, Cloisterrock. The enemy encountered him, and a very brisk action took place. The Generalissimo praises the bravery of his troops. Our loss is considerable; several regiments have lost all their staff officers, field marshal lieutenant Lusignan—the Princes Louis and Maurice, of Lichtenstein, are wounded. The Generalissimo kept the army in order of battle the next day, to follow the movements of the enemy. We have no further details about this affair."
"The loss in killed and wounded, and prisoners, is not yet known, as the multiplicity of business prevented his imperial highness from making circumstantial reports on the field of battle (off Hansen) to his majesty. On the 26th Ratisbon capitulated. On the same day the 5th corps of the army was also smartly attacked near Seigenberg upon Abins. The archduke Lewis retreated in common with field marshal lieutenant Holler, against the Iser, to cover Landshut: both corps are united. On the 24th marshal Davoust attacked the 4th corps of the army near Eckmuhl; a severe action took place which lasted for 12 hours. On the 22d the second corps of the army retreated by Ratisbon, and combined with the main army. The head quarters of Generalissimo the archduke Charles were on the 21st near Eglofsheim."
EIGHTH BULLETIN.
Tranquilizing news has been received from the 5th and 6th corps of the army as

as the 2d. All the three corps united near Old Oetting. The defile near Landshut, where several waggons obstructed the road while the advancing enemy was bravely opposed, has rendered the loss of some artillery and several waggons unavoidable. By official reports, the loss of men is not considerable; only one division of the regiment of Benasky's infantry, which were obliged to pass the Iser already in flames suffered severely. These three corps will follow the movements of the main army, under the command of the Generalissimo.
By the most recent accounts, the Generalissimo's head quarters still continued at Eglofsheim on the 22d, and the enemy in their position. The second corps had effected a junction on the Ratisbon road with the third and fourth corps of reserve, and the general attack on the enemy was resolved on the 23d. On the 22d, at noon the cannon were roaring violently in that part, and probably the murderous fight continues. The combat is conducted with uncommon animosity. Every man feels the sublime cause for which he fights. We have not yet any definitive accounts. The emperor's court is at Scharding. While the main army kept advancing along the Danube, and the corps near Old Oetting stands ready either for offensive operations or to defend the river Iser. His majesty considering the probability of the enemy threatening the frontiers of the hereditary dominions, thought it proper to order on the militia of Lower Austria, Salzburg and that of Inner Austria. The militia of Upper Austria has been under arms since the armies advanced, partly on the Inn, and partly to invest the fortress of Ohuhaus.
LATE BRITISH ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 31st of May, 1809.
PRESENT, The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
WHEREAS his majesty, by his order in council of the 24th day of May last, was pleased to order that the orders of his majesty in council of the 7th of January and 11th of November, 1807, should be suspended, so far as was necessary for the protection of vessels of the United States of America, sailing for or from the ports of Holland, for a limited time, and under certain circumstances; his majesty more distinctly to ascertain the southern boundary of the countries to be taken as comprised under the description of Holland in such order, is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said order shall not be construed to extend or to comprehend the island of Walcheren, which is in the possession of France, or any port or place south of the said island; but nevertheless, no vessel of the said United States, which shall have been destined to the island of Walcheren, or to any port or place on the north bank of the river Schelde, shall be liable to capture under this order, unless such vessel shall have been informed of this order on her voyage, and warned by any of his majesty's ships or privateers not to proceed to the said island or Walcheren, or to any port or place in the river Schelde.
And the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judge of the high court of admiralty, and the judges of the courts of vice-admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them may respectively appertain.
S. COTTRELL.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 31st of May, 1809.
PRESENT, The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
WHEREAS the island of Heligoland surrendered to his majesty's forces, and is now in his majesty's possession; his majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the trade to and from Heligoland shall be confined to British ships, navigated according to law, except in cases where his majesty may be pleased by his special licence otherwise to permit.
And for the more effectually preventing any foreign vessel carrying on any trade, to or from the said island, contrary to his majesty's will and pleasure, as by this order expressed, his majesty is further pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that no foreign vessel, except as before excepted, shall enter into the port, harbor or road lying between the island of Heligoland and Sandy island, and the shoals of the said islands respectively, and commonly called or known by the name of the North Haven, and the South Haven, under any pretence whatever; and that no goods, wares or merchandise whatsoever, shall be put on shore in any part of the said island of Heligoland, from any such foreign vessel, or carried from the shore of such island to any such foreign vessel, or in any manner transported from any such foreign vessel, into any vessel lying in the said harbor, port, or road, or from any vessel in the said harbor, port, or road, into any such foreign vessel; And the right honorable the lord commissioners of his majesty's treasury and the lords commissioners of the admiralty, are to give the necessary direction, herein as to them may respectively appertain.
S. COTTRELL.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 17th of May, 1809.
PRESENT, The King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
WHEREAS by an order in council, bearing date the 26th April, 1809, his majesty was pleased to direct, that the blockade imposed by that order should extend to all
ports and places as far north as the river Ems, inclusively, his majesty, more distinctly to ascertain the places to be taken as included within the limits of the said blockade, is pleased by and with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said blockade shall be construed to extend so as to comprehend the Eastern as well as the Western Ems; and to prevent all vessels from sailing into or out of that river by any channel to the Westward of the island of Jays; and the right honorable the lords commissioners of his majesty's treasury, his majesty's principal secretaries of state, the lords commissioners of the admiralty, and the judges of the courts of vice-admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
S. COTTRELL.
PARIS, June 2.
ARMY OF ITALY.
The Viceroy commander in chief informs the minister at war of the progress of the operations of the army of Italy.
After the passage of the Tagliamento, & the advantages gained in the battle of St. Daniel, the rear guard of the enemy, which was continually pursued, swoop in hand, was come up with at Venzone by our advanced guard, commanded by General Desaix. It made a show of resistance, but was soon defeated, and 450 prisoners were taken, among whom were several officers of the Staff. General Collaredo, who commanded it, was wounded in the thigh by a musket ball. Our loss consisted in two killed and fifty-four wounded.
The enemy had burnt all the bridges of the Fella; but this obstacle was surmounted. He had fortified himself at the foot of Malborghetto, and on Mount Predel. These positions were turned; the former under the fire of the fort, and without losing a single man; the other through the valleys Roccolana and Dagna. The troops appointed to these movements met with the enemy at Tarvis, and carried that town at the first attack.
The fort of Malborghetto was cannonaded on the 17th, from five in the morning until half after nine; the assault was then ordered. In one half hour all the palisades were attacked and carried at once, and the enemy pursued and driven with great slaughter into his last entrenchments. He left 300 men dead on the spot, and 350 were made prisoners. Two howitzers, five pieces of 3, one of 6, and three of 12, & considerable magazines were taken. The capture of the fort, which was called the Asso of Carinthia, cost us only eighty men in killed and wounded. The small number of our wounded is to be attributed to the rapidity with which our troops rushed forward. The Prince Viceroy praises General Grenier, who directed every thing under his orders; General Durettes, and General Paufied, who first entered the enemy's entrenchments; the Chief of Battalion, Ameretti, who was wounded; and Captain Gerin, of the Artillery. The grenadiers and voltigeurs of the 1st of the line, of the 52d, 62d, and 102d, particularly distinguished themselves. On the same day, and immediately after the taking of the fort of Malborghetto, the Prince Viceroy marched upon Tarvis, where a new victory crowned the work of the day. The enemy was posted on the other side of the narrow and deep valley through which the Schietta flows, occupying with five regiments of the line and several battalions of Croats, a double line of redoubts raised one above another, and furnished with 25 pieces of cannon. In his rear was seen a numerous cavalry. These corps were commanded by the Generals Guidari and Fremont.
Our advanced guard, supported by the brigades Abbe and Valentin, attacked the front, and the division Fontanelli, the left of the enemy. This division, which had not yet received its artillery, was not restrained by the fire of the enemy's batteries, to which it only answered by sounding the charge, and overthrowing with the bayonet every thing which stood before it. The enemy fled in the greatest disorder, & the advanced guard rendered the route complete. He left on the field of battle a great number of dead; 3000 were made prisoners, and 17 pieces of cannon taken. We lost, in killed and wounded, only 200 men.
The artillery of the army, as well as the division Serras, were detained by the fort of Predel. The Viceroy ordered General Grenier to advance with three battalions & two pieces of cannon into the valley of Raibell, to attack the fort in the rear, which General Serras, who had been informed of this movement, attacked in front. In a quarter of an hour the fort was carried, & all who were within the palisades put to the sword. Of 400 men, of which the garrison consisted, only two escaped. Eight pieces of cannon were found in the fort.
On the 19th, 20th, and 21st, the army from Tarvis arrived at Villach, Klagenfurt, and Sainz-Weit. On the 22d, 23d, and 24th, it entered Freisach, Ungmard and Kaindorf. The right wing of the army, commanded by Gen. Macdonald and consisting of the divisions of Broussier and Lamartique, and of the division of dragons of Pully, had been directed upon Goritz. It passed the Isonzo on the 14th, and on the 15th took a position beyond Goritz. Eleven pieces of cannon, two mortars, and several carriages for artillery, were taken at Goritz.
On the 17th, the division of Broussier forced the enemy before Prevali, and obliged him to retire precipitately upon Laybach. The division of Lamartique, which marched by the road of Paduel and Pusteray, every where defeated the enemy in the passes, and made 460 prisoners, among whom were one colonel and 15 officers, and took one piece of cannon.
On the 18th, General Schults entered Trieste, and made on his march between 4 and 500 prisoners. On the 20th, General Broussier surrounded the forts of Prevali, which capitulated; 2000 men laid down their arms; 13 pieces of cannon, and considerable magazines of provisions and ammunition were taken.
On the 21st, the forts of Laybach were reconquered, and closely invested. General Macdonald appointed General Lamartique to the attack of the left, and General Broussier to that of the right. The cavalry was disposed in such a manner as to cut off
the retreat of the enemy. On the same day, in the evening, these forces, which have cost enormous sums to Austria, offered to capitulate. The Generals Gual and Zach, on seeing the dispositions for attack, made their escape with some hundreds of men. One Lieut. General, one Colonel, three Majors, 1313 officers, and 4000 men, laid down their arms. There were found in the forts, and in the intrenched camp, 65 pieces of artillery, 4 standards, 8000 muskets, and considerable magazines.
When the army of Italy arrived at Kaindorf, the Prince Viceroy was informed that the remains of the corps of Gen. Jelachich, escaped from the army of Germany, had been joined at Rotenham by different battalions from the interior, and forming a corps of 7 or 8000 men, and were on their way to Leoben. The division of Serras received orders to make forced marches to arrive before him at the branching off of the roads. On the 25th, at nine in the morning, the advanced guard met with the enemy, who demolished by the road of Mauern. The enemy formed in the advantageous position of St. Michael, with his right, and supported by steep mountains, his left on the Mur, and his centre occupying a raised plain of difficult access. General Serras was charged with the attack of the front, with a brigade of his division and a brigade of the division of Dunette, commanded by General Valentin. He had in the rear of his line the 9th and 6th horse-chasseurs, commanded by Colonels Triare and De la Croix, aides-de-camp of the Prince; General Dunette was in reserve with the rest of his division. About two the attack commenced along the whole line; the enemy were everywhere defeated; the plin was carried, and the cavalry completed the route. Eight hundred Austrians remained on the field of battle, 1200 wounded, and 4200, among whom are 70 officers, were made prisoners. Two pieces of cannon and one standard were taken. Gen. Jelachich, with the other Generals, and 60 dragons, fled at full gallop. General Serras, at six in the evening, entered Leoben, where he made 600 prisoners. Nearly the same number made their escape into the mountains, after having thrown away their arms. Thus all that remained of the corps of Jelachich were destroyed this day. The Prince Viceroy highly commends the behaviour of the Generals and several of the officers, among others Lieut. Bourgeois, of the 102d, who with four horse-chasseurs and 8 infantry, made 600 prisoners.
On the next day, the 26th at noon, the army of Italy arrived at Bruck, where it erected a junction with Gen. Lauriston, and the army of Germany.
PROCLAMATION.
SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF ITALY.
You have gloriously attained the end which I pointed out to you. The Sava has been witness to your junction with the grand army. You are welcome!! I am satisfied with you. Surprised by a perfidious enemy before your columns had joined, you were obliged to retrograde to the Adige. But when you received orders to march forward, you were in the memorable field of Arcola, and there you swore, by the names of our heroes, to triumph. You kept your word at the Piave, at the battle of St. Daniel, of Tarvis, of Coritz. You took by assault the forts of Malborghetto and Predel, and forced the division of the enemy, intrenched at Prevali, and Laybach, to capitulate. You had not yet passed the Drave, and already 25,000 prisoners, 60 pieces of cannon, and ten standards, had signified your valor. Afterwards the Drave, the Save, the Mura, could not impede your march. The Austrian column of Jelachich, which first entered Munich, which gave the signal for the massacres in the Tyrol, surrounded at St. Michael, fell beneath your bayonets, you have executed speedy justice on these shattered remains which had escaped the rage of the grand army.
Soldiers, this Austrian army of Italy, which for a moment had polluted my provinces by its presence, which pretended to break my iron crown, beaten, dispersed, annihilated, thanks to you, shall be an example of the truth of the motto—"God has given it to me, woe to him who touches it."
(Signed) NAPOLEON. By the Emperor, The Prince of Neufchatel, Major General of the Army. ALEXANDER. Eberfiorff, May 27, 1809.
LONDON, May 19.
The court of Vienna has published a heavy pamphlet, in the shape of a manifesto against France. It contains a long enumeration of grievances from the peace of Presburg, down to the period of the present rupture. It complained—1st, That the articles of the treaty of Presburg, in favor of Austria, were either not carried into effect at all, or only after arbitrary and disadvantageous alterations, while all the conditions favorable to France were executed to the full extent within the time prescribed. 2d, That fresh contributions were levied after the arrears of military requisitions were paid, and effects belonging to the emperor seized, to the value of 24,000,000 florins, without making the stipulated compensation. 3d, That a passage was peremptorily demanded by France, for her troops from the Venetian states to the provinces on the east coast of the Adriatic, through the Austrian territory. 4th, That the Austrian territory on the right bank of the Isonzo was refused to be evacuated, and the fortress of Brannau to be evacuated, on the frivolous pretence of the procrastinated surrender of Cattaro, of which the French plenipotentiaries are alone to blame. 5th, That the German constitution was violently overthrown, & the emperor unjustly spoiled of his dignity. The paper then proceeds to state the strict neutrality observed by Austria, in the war between France and Prussia, and his acquiescence in the peace of Tilsit, though several of the articles, and the whole tenor of the treaty, was manifestly prejudicial to her interests.
When the present commander in chief (Dundas) came into office, he issued an order that no officer should obtain the rank
of lieutenant-colonel until he had served two years as a major. Yet in last Sunday's Gazette, the name of lord Burghurst appears as a lieutenant-colonel, who was only gazetted as a major on the 19th May, four days preceding his advance. Lord Burghurst is the son of a cabinet minister.
Letter from the emperor Bonaparte to the Duke of Sudermania.
"My brother—I have received your royal highness's letter of the 17th March. You are right to believe that I wish Sweden to enjoy Tranquillity, happiness, and peace, with her neighbors: neither Russia, Denmark, nor myself, were eager to urge war against Sweden, but, on the contrary, did every thing in our power to ward off disasters which it was easy to foresee. I have taken the earliest opportunity to acquaint those courts with your royal highness's sentiments & views, & trust that they will perfectly agree with me in opinion; & that it will not be our fault, if Sweden should not be restored to the enjoyment of happiness and peace. As soon as I shall be informed of the intentions of my allies, I will not fail to communicate them to your royal highness. In the mean time you will not entertain a doubt of the respect which I entertain for your nation, of my wish for its happiness, and of the high esteem with which your character and virtues have inspired me for your royal highness. I pray to God to keep you, my brother, in his holy guard.
Your good brother. NAPOLEON. PARIS, April 12, 1809.
Omitted in the translation of the tenth bulletin of the French army.
VIENNA.
Opposite Ebersdorf the Danube is divided into three arms, separated by two islands. From the right bank to the first island it is 240 toises (fathoms) wide; this island is nearly 1000 toises in circumference. From this island to the great island where runs the principal current, the channel is 120 toises wide. The great island called In der Lobau, is 7000 toises in circumference. The first contiguous villages are Great Aspern, Essling, and Ebersdorf. The passage of a river like the Danube, before an enemy who has a perfect knowledge of its localities, and who has the inhabitants of the country on his side, is one of the greatest operations of war of which it is possible to conceive.
The bridge from the right bank to the first island and that from the first island to In der Lobau, were erected on the 19th May, and on the 18th Molitor's division had been carried in row-boats into the great island.
On the 20th, the emperor passed to this island, and caused a bridge to be erected over to the last arm of the river, between Great Aspern and Essling. This arm being only 70 toises wide, the bridge required only fifteen pontoons, and was thrown across in three hours by col. Aubrey of the artillery.
New York, June 27.
We learn by a gentleman who left Bordeaux the 17th of June, that Bonaparte first gave permission to American vessels that had sailed from American ports under the late arrangement with the British minister Mr. Erskine, to enter the ports of Holland and immediately after ordered them all to be seized.
It was reported at Bordeaux that sixty thousand French troops were on their march to Spain, and that it was the intention of the marshal dukes of Elchingen, Trevise and the generals Suchet and Kelerman, to let the English penetrate a little into the interior of Spain and thus draw them into a snare.
The following article was published in a French paper and was deemed to be official:
ANNERS, June 20.—In the present state of things, it may be regarded as certain, that the imperial decree of the 16th September, will be executed with more rigor than ever; and that its influence will extend to the allies of France on the continent; for, if ever there was a moment when a blow could be struck to the commerce of England, to the productions of her fabrics and to that of her colonies, it is the present one. Almost all the coast of Europe belongs to France, to her friends or allies. Trieste, as well as Sweden, are lost to England; and the Baltic sea will soon be surrounded by an army, who will protect it from the introduction of prohibited goods. No other system than that followed since a long time, can now be adopted without ruin to French commerce and French fabrics; and that facility of coming into our ports under the American flag, ought to be forbidden. These are truths of which all the commercial places of France are penetrated, particularly that of Paris.
New York, August 2.
Captain Rogers, of the ship William, from St. Croix, informs us, that on the day he sailed, news was received there from Martinique of the capture of Marshal Soult, and 16,000 French troops, by the English in Portugal. This intelligence reached Martinique by a dispatch vessel in a short passage from England.
Extract of a letter received by the ship Bramin, capt. Singleton, arrived at Philadelphia, in 40 days from Cadiz.
"The affairs of Spain go on gloriously, the French have been beaten in every attack by the patriots for several months past. In fact, of the grand army led into Spain by Bonaparte, there are very few left, and these are trying to retreat in every possible way: But few of these will ever get out of this country, they are scattered in different parts, hotly pursued by the Spaniards, and dying of hunger, heat and fatigue."
New York, August 3. LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.
The brig Orange, Capt. Hathaway, arrived at this port yesterday from Oporto, which place he left on the 28th June, in pursuit of the French army under general
Victori. Marshal Soult's army was said to be in Spain, excepting 600 of his rear guard and 80 pieces of cannon, which had been taken by the British army. On the 26th and 27th of June, 1809 French prisoners of war, were embarked at Oporto for England. The French were entirely driven out of Portugal.
A letter, received at Boston on Sunday from Halifax, by the sloop Mayflower, 6 days from that place, contains the following information:—London dates to the 16th June have reached this place; they advise, that Bonaparte's army had evacuated the island of In der Lobau, and returned again to the Vienna side of the Danube with severe loss; that the Austrian official account of the battle of the 21st and 22d May, as published at Stockholm, rates the loss of the French at 30,000; that the archduke Charles had addressed a proclamation to the army, in which he informs his troops that he shall divide their forces and constantly harassing the enemy, prevent him, at any time, from attacking more than a small division; this is thought to be a wise and judicious plan, and more calculated to harass his numerous diversaries, than trusting the whole to the chance of any one important action.
New-York, August 3.
"There are various reports of battles subsequent to the 23d May. Prussia is said to be coming forward with an army of 40 or 50,000 men: the Duke of Brunswick is also said to have raised his standard in Saxony, and to be daily strengthening his party. Col. Schill is not dead, as was reported; but on the contrary has augmented his forces very considerably."
From the London Morning Chronicle.
The appointment of Mr. Jackson to the American mission has excited general surprise and much regret to those who are anxious for the removal of the misunderstanding subsisting between this government and that of the United States. The grounds of these feelings it is impossible to explain, without animadvertting upon the character of an individual, which is always a very unpleasant task. But we are sure, that if either Mr. Liston or Mr. Garlke had been sent upon this mission, a very different result might have been expected.
From the Baltimore American.
MORE PROOFS OF BRITISH FRIENDSHIP.
A gentleman has politely favored us with the loan of the London Morning Chronicle of June 12. In looking over it we have found the following. What could induce editors on this side of the Atlantic to withhold articles of the following import and interest, can only be accounted for by their known British attachments. The Editor of the New-York Gazette acknowledges the reception of London papers of the 12th June, yet we have not seen the extract in his paper.
LONDON, July 12.
In the Cadiz letters, a difference is mentioned between an English Lieutenant and an American Master, the cause of which, we hope, is inaccuracy stated, under the very critical circumstances of our Trans-Atlantic negotiations. It is asserted, that the dispute arose in consequence of the former having pressed nearly the whole of the crew of the United States vessel, and we are told, that the master has arrived in England for the purpose of exposing to Mr. Pinkney the facts of the case.
GOTTENBURG, May 26, Six o'clock, P. M.
"We have this moment received information that the Russians have positively broken the armistice, and have taken possession of the town of Tornea, and 700 men who garrisoned it."
"Their demands are said to be, that the Queen shall be appointed Regent during the minority of her son; that Finland shall be ceded, and that the Swedish ports shall be shut against England—the whole proposition having been rejected, is the cause of the recommencement of hostilities."
MAY 29.—We have a report that 40,000 Russians are forcing their way into Sweden, the ice being still strong enough in the Gulf of Bothnia for the passage of heavy artillery. The official account of the Russians having entered Tornea, arrived this morning."
Domestic.
We understand that one of Mr. Gray's vessels is prepared to take out Mr. Adams and his family to Russia. A son of colonel Smith's of N. York, (grandson to president Adams) goes as private secretary; and a son of Mr. Gray accompanies Mr. Adams. Captain Benjamin Bickford, of Beverly, commands the ship.—Salem Gaz.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At a meeting of the republican citizens of Boston, on the 22d inst. voted to give a public dinner to the Hon. JOHN QUINCEY ADAMS, previous to his departure to Russia: and that the hon. David Tilden, Benjamin Austin, and John Brazier, Esqrs. be a committee for the arrangement of the business.
The following note of invitation was presented by the committee:
Boston, July 24, 1809. Sir—The republican citizens of Boston, desirous to express their estimati-

on of your political character, and their approbation of your appointment as Ambassador to the court of Russia from the United States, would request the honor of your acceptance of an invitation to dine with them at the Exchange Coffee House, on Saturday next at 4 o'clock.
DAVID TILDEN, } Committee. BENJA. AUSTIN, } JOHN BRAZER, }
His Excellency JOHN QUINCEY ADAMS. To which they received the following answer.
BOSTON, July 24, 1809.
GENTLEMEN—Justly sensible to the good opinion, and grateful for the kindness of my fellow-citizens, who have honored me with the invitation, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me, I have only to regret, that the shortness of time and the pressure of my necessary engagements previous to my departure, will deprive me of the pleasure which I should have taken in accepting it. I request you, gentlemen, to tender to them, and accept for yourselves my best wishes for your and their happiness, and my earnest desire, that the duties of the public trust which now calls me from my country, may be so discharged, as to justify the confidence reposed in me by the government, and the approbation of my appointment to the mission, which the republican citizens of Boston, have, through you, been pleased to express.
I am, with great respect, gentlemen, your very humble and ob't. serv't.
JOHN QUINCEY ADAMS.
Messrs. DAVID TILDEN, } Committee. BENJA. AUSTIN, } JOHN BRAZER, }
We are gratified to observe, that the subscription list for the dinner intended to be given to the honorable John Quincy Adams, would have contained many of the most respectable names in Boston, if the invitation could have been accepted.—Boston Chronicle.
To the Editor of the Salem Gazette. In the newspaper called the BOSTON PATRIOT, of the 22d instant, the Editor Mr. EVERETT, has introduced the following paragraph.
"COL. PICKERING. "A report (to which some of our public papers have given currency) is abroad, of deepest concern to Col. P. The charge is too serious for his silence, or our repetition. His friends at Baltimore seem to be of the same opinion. We are not so much his enemies as not to wish, at least for the sake of our country, to see the integrity of Col. P. freed from that suspicion which must rest upon it, while this charge is suffered to circulate without notice. Whatever may be the opinion of his friend who appears in his behalf in the North American, it is presumed he will not, at this day so far mistake the mood of the public mind as to suppose that a repetition of his charges against our rulers, will be received as a proof of his own innocence. We extract the following from the NORTH AMERICAN, a mouth piece of the British faction in Baltimore."
Mr. Everett then inserts two paragraphs from the Baltimore North American, in which the Editor, JACOB WAGNER, Esq., notices the "report" (as Everett calls the libel in the Baltimore Whig) to which he has reference, and which Mr. Wagner ranks among "the profligate accusations" made against me, and of which, he justly remarks, there is no end.
Mr. Everett, affecting some concern for my reputation, attacked by the "profligate accusation" in the Whig, intimates a wish to see my integrity freed from the suspicion which (he says) must rest upon it, while this charge (as he calls that infamous slander) is suffered to circulate without notice. Thus under the mask of candor he raises and gives currency to a suspicion that I have committed some crime of a nature so heinous, that the charge is too serious for him to repeat; Yes, the charge is too atrocious, and at the same time too monstrous, absurd, for him publicly to repeat. I do not find that one of the democratic newspaper editors in New England, with all their profligacy, has yet had the hardihood to re-publish the libel. To him (as Everett has done) the suspicion of a heinous crime, will better answer their purposes. Still further to aggravate suspicion, this candid editor adds, that "a repetition of my charges against our rulers will not be received as proof of my own innocence": as though I had ever exhibited any charges against our rulers which were unsupported by evidence, and evidence generally drawn from their own public documents.
The libel in question accuses me through the agency of my nephew Samuel Williams, in London, of forming an intrigue with the British Minister, Mr. Canning, for the purpose of effecting a separation of the U. S. This libel, which is FALSE, and without a shadow of foundation, and which on the face of it is stamped with imposture, Mr. Everett affects to consider as a serious charge. Mr. Wagner in his remarks, calls it a slander and a profligate accusation. Those remarks would tend to repel all belief that the charge had any foundation. But to frustrate this tendency, Mr. Everett denounces the North American, as "a mouth piece of the British faction." And who is Mr. Wagner, whose news paper is thus denounced? The same person who was many years Chief Clerk in the Department of State—whom Mr. Madison found and gladly retained in that office as long as he would hold it—knew five or six years. Yet Mr. Madison knew that Mr. Wagner was a decided, incorruptible, unchangeable federalist: that very
stability of character was a pledge of his fidelity. Accordingly, Mr. Madison, some two or three years since, speaking to Mr. Hillhouse and me of Mr. Wagner, commended him in very warm and handsome terms; summing up his character in these remarkable words, "In short, he is fit for Secretary of State."
And who is Mr. Everett the editor of the Boston Patriot? An apostate federalist. While federalism was in fashion, he served under its banners, and zealously contributed federal pieces, which were published at Walpole, in New Hampshire (where he then lived) in the distinguished federal paper called the Farmer's Museum, edited by Joseph Dennie, Esq. And now this turn-coat, this apostate Everett, has the impudence to set himself up as the grave censor of federal men and federal papers!
One word more as to his concern for my reputation. By the gravity of his manner in noticing the "report" which he pretends to think so seriously affects my character, he doubtless intended to point its malignity, that it might inflict the deeper wound. Yet that "report," that "profligate accusation," is so monstrously absurd in its details, that it would be an impeachment of Mr. Everett's understanding to suppose that he believed one word of it to be true.
T. PICKERING. Wenham, July 25, 1809.
PHILADELPHIA, July 28. TOWN MEETING.
Is there a spark of that spirit which warmed the souls of men in 1775, yet alive in the bosoms of Americans?
Are the merchants of our days less virtuous than the merchants of those days?
Let them look at the proceedings of the merchants in England. It is not the ruinous policy of their own government of which they complain, but of our prosperity, which they wish to reduce, and if they are willing to reduce, would destroy.
They wish to reduce our trade even to a worse state than under our colonial condition.
Are the merchants of America ready to submit, and in silence too?
Their silence is acquiescence.
And better it were, that they should declare their submission aloud in the market place, than skulk like unclean animals into filthy holes.
If they mean to shew themselves Americans, let them meet in public assembly, let them speak to the representatives their opinions, whatever they may be—and let the Congress of the United States know, that the merchants are not the slaves of any foreign nation.—Aurora.
PHILADELPHIA, July 29.
We learn from captain Brangham, of the schooner Jam a who arrived last evening in 15 days from Port au Prince, that on the 15th of June, off Tortugas, general Pétion's fleet attacked that of Christophe's, and after a severe action of several hours, sunk one and crippled the remainder of his fleet so that they were obliged to return to the cape to refit. No quarters were given on either side. As capt. Brangham passed the cape he heard a heavy cannonade. [Aurora.]
Captain M'Farlan spoke the ship Elizabeth, of Baltimore, from St. Jago for New Orleans, with 350 French passengers, the captain informed that on the 8th inst. he was boarded by a British man of war brig from the Isle of Pines, who robbed him of his ship stores, and the passengers of all their money, then ordered him to proceed on his voyage.—ib.
PHILADELPHIA, August 1.
We have received, by the recent arrival from France, some files of French papers and some original bulletins, which we find have been grossly mutilated in the English prints. The action of the 21st and 22d May, near Esling, on the Danube, bears a very different aspect in the bulletins, from what that & other events bear in the translations. It appears that the French actually kept the field of battle on the 22d at night; that the Austrians had retired to the lines which they occupied on the 20th; & that, on the morning of the 23d, the French chief, with his suite, rode over the field of battle. The account given of the topographical position of Vienna, and the scene of the action, which affords in the original a correct idea of the daring boldness of the enterprize of 60,000 men crossing a rapid river on pontoons, in the face of an army of 150,000—this is omitted in the translations, as are several other documents which illustrate the progress of the war.
General Oudinot, so frequently distinguished, it appears by the bulletins, was promoted to the command of the second corps of the grand army. Several additional corps d'armee had been formed; particularly along the line from the frontier of Tyrol to the lake of Constance.—Aurora.
BALTIMORE, August 1.
MORE PROOF OF BRITISH AMITY.
Arrived brig Mary Ann, Davidson, 14 days from St. Thomas's, Rum, the Masters. Sailed on the 17th. Left sch. Parrot, Harris, of Salem bound for Carracoa, who called in to try the market. Brig Sophia of Phila. Sailed from there for Porto Rico 3 days before. Left a Brig of Philadelphia, Capt. Maginnis, under seizure, for having India Goods on board. A Sloop of Phila. which discharged her cargo at St. Thomas's and sailed the day before for Porto Rico, name unknown, sch. Ann Eliza, of Philadelphia, while capt. D. was there was taken by the B. Brig Suffrein at the mouth of the Harbour and sent to Jamaica, the capt. could not learn under what pretence. The British Brig capt. D. says, has sent, he was well informed, more than forty sail of American vessels to Jamaica in the course of 15 days, and that the commander had declared he would send every American he could come across to the same place; capt. D. further says that the British offi-
cers do not hesitate to say that they expect a declaration of War from England by the packet: the merchants there think that their taking all Americans indiscriminately is in expectation that the declaration of war will supercede the trials in court and condemn them all at a blow. Capt. D. says this was his 2d voyage since the embargo was raised, that in the course of the first he was treated by every British cruiser with the utmost politeness and attention, but on this just the reverse. Price of Flour, 7 dols. Dull Sale; Capt. Davidson has met with very extraordinary treatment from both naval and Custom house officers at St. Thomas's, and intends to give a full statement thereof to the Public as soon as he can conveniently, and means it as a warning to adventurers that way.
BALTIMORE, August 3. The British Government brig Contest, arrived at Annapolis the day before yesterday in a long passage from England with DISPATCHES.
Coffee-House.
FROM THE AURORA.
SLAUGHTER. These Frenchmen have as many lives as cats, after being killed two or three times, we find them rise and fight again, just as if nothing had happened; Bonaparte, besides being half a dozen times poisoned, stabbed, and killed in the field of battle, has lost five or six legs and arms; which appear to have grown out again like the second set of teeth; Massena, whose eyes were blown out once, and afterwards stabbed by Bonaparte in a big passion, appears to have got a new pair of eyes, and to have recovered from the stab; so as to be able to command the left wing of the grand army at the battle of Esling; however, though he has not been killed there, they have contrived to wound him; Oudinot, who they tell us was killed at Esling, has been since promoted to the command of the second corps; general Despagne who fell at Eckmuhl, is now reported to have been killed a second time at Esling; and general St. Hilaire, who was fighting the Austrians under the archduke John on the Drave, we are told at the same time fighting and killed at Esling; however, his ghost appears to act under prince Eugene still; and, that the readers of news should perfectly understand what miraculous fellows those French are, who are killed so often and rise again and fight, we now give the following, which is as much to be depended on as such accounts usually are. List of the French killed and wounded in the battle of Esling, on the Danube, the 21st and 22d May.
   KILLED. WOUNDED.     General Lasnes Marshal Massena, duke of Rivoli   — Mouton General Oudinot— since dead.   — Clarier — Clement   — Fowler — Pery   — Duranel — Dorsenna   — St. Hilaire — La Grange   — St. Sulpe   — Lailemand   — Molitor   — Deion   — Debany   — Berutel   — Leroux   — Chararide   — Despagne.    84 Colonels, 1500 officers, and 45,000 privates, killed or wounded.
The name given as Chararide was perhaps intended for Claparède, who being killed, we may expect to hear of doing something extraordinary, in the next battle; and Duranel in like manner; indeed with 45,000 lost in the action, one must conclude that the reason the archduke retired from the place 24 miles, was to avoid the shocking sight; and that after killing 45,000 out of 60,000, he must have spared the remaining 15,000 out of mere compassion, or to tell what did the rest.
From the Baltimore Whig.
We are told that the extracts which follow, are from letters to Robert Smith, Esq., Secretary of State: they are written by Mr. Lee, our consul at Bordeaux. They prove the falsehood of the federal assertions concerning Buonaparte's alleged hostility to our commerce. He evidently befriended us, or meant to befriend us in opening the ports of Holland to our merchants. Who will in future put any faith in the assertion of men who are uniformly at war with truth and liberty?
From the National Intelligencer.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux, dated June 16, 1809.
"Yesterday the Commissary of Marine for this port, greatly alarmed us by making a very injudicious communication to the Chamber of Commerce of the city, on the subject of American affairs. It appears that the Minister of Marine, instructed the commissary to inform the Chamber of Commerce of Bordeaux of the late act of congress interdicting trade with France and England; at the same time recommending to them to suspend for the present, all operations with the United States. In conforming to the orders of his superior, the commissary thought proper to annex comments of his own, of a very alarming nature, which were immediately communicated to the merchants on the exchange, and as the whole were an official form, an immediate rupture between the two countries was considered as inevitable. The commissary, finding he had gone too far, sent for one of the members of the chamber, through whose influence he prevailed on that body to return his letter, promising to write another more consonant with the minister's views. Thinking it highly probable some or the American merchants may have communicated this alarm to the U. States, by this ship, I have thought it my duty to state to you, sir, these facts, that in such case, its bad effects may be counteracted."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux, to his friend in Washington, dated June 17, 1809.
"The ship Hope having been detained a day longer, on account of some Meriners seized on board, gives me an opportunity of stating to you that upwards of a dozen letters from Paris by the mail of to day, mention that his imperial and royal majesty has revoked his decree in favor of Hol-
land, by opening the ports of that country to neutrals—I am induced to give some credit to this news, from the effect it has had on the price of colonial produce.
The British army has again changed its commander in chief; the Earl of Harrington is to succeed Sir David Dundas. Lord Harrington served in America under Howe and Cornwallis.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, August 8, 1809.
FOR THE ARGUS.
THE RULE OF 'FIFTY-SIX.
This rule, which the British have revived and appear to insist upon, is briefly expounded as extending to the prohibition of neutral trade with the ports of an enemy, which was not allowed in time of peace. To explain it clearly to the understanding of the meanest capacity, we will suppose that, during the prevalence of peace between France and Great Britain, France would not permit the Americans to trade from the island of Guadaloupe to the French ports on the continent of Europe; but that, in time of war, they would permit the Americans to trade between those ports and the said island; the permission so to trade, in time of war, is, according to British doctrine, contrary to the rule of fifty-six.
To test the propriety of this rule, we must enquire into the duties of neutrals, with respect to their conduct in relation to belligerents.
The laws of nations prescribe, that a neutral state shall not be partial to either of the powers at war, and shall not furnish to one any relief, aid, succor, or favor, which it would refuse to the other.
How does this apply with respect to the trade which the rule of fifty-six interdicts?
The act of opening the port in time of peace which was closed in time of war, is an act of the belligerent and not of the neutral. In resorting to that port, the neutral goes there for his own benefit, and not for the benefit of the belligerent; and, so long as the neutral flag does not cover enemy's property, the trade is lawful, according to the customs of nations. The American merchant would do the same to the English as to the French in this case. Let them open any port in time of war that was closed in time of peace, and the vessels of the U. States would resort there to trade, without delay. To compel the neutral not to carry on intercourse with any such ports, is an injury done to the neutral; and by what provision of the law of nations is a belligerent authorised to injure a state remaining at peace and observing strictly the utmost impartiality between the powers at war? The enforcement of the rule of fifty-six, if the neutral submits to it, deprives the neutral country of its pacific character, and makes it a party to the war.
It therefore clearly follows, that the rule of fifty-six is an attempt at maritime usurpation, which the United States ought to continue to resist.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Mr. Erskine's "Dispatch" Instructions.
Mr. Canning has published certain "dispatch" instructions, which he says were those sent to Mr. Erskine: but who can believe him, for he has been more than once proved a liar?
Every body that reads the instructions understands them. I have not met with a dunce yet, but he fully comprehends their import. Mr. Erskine is no dunce; of course, Mr. Erskine must have understood them.
As Mr. Erskine understood them, he must have acted contrary to them by design. What was that design?
Was it his to serve the United States?
It could not be that, because he must have known the arrangement would have been disavowed when the information of it reached England, and the hopes of reconciliation be more remote than ever.
Was it to do himself honor?
It could not be that, for it was calculated to have directly a contrary effect.
He must, then, have acted from some other motive; some other cause; what was it?
Secret, verbal or written instructions, independent of the "dispatch." That was the motive; that the cause.
And how do I prove it?
By Erskine's haste to get home. He has given up his house at Washington, and is going off immediately.
Would he be in such a hurry to go home, (to certain ruin and disgrace,) if he had not secret assurances of protection, if he had not acted in connivance with the British ministry in England? Surely not.
Here, therefore, is the whole story: G. Britain was in want of supplies for her manufactures, but could not get them while our embargo prevailed, and her bloated pride would not suffer her to ask for its repeal: Erskine is instructed to make an arrangement, with the understanding that it is to be broken; he was to return home as soon as possible; and a new minister be sent once more to delude us. Shall we forever be the dupes of such shameful perfidy?
Extract of a letter from a well-informed American gentleman at L'Orient to the editor of the New York Mercantile Advertiser, dated 15th June.
"The Emperor received dispatches from America only the day before the great battle of Ebersdorf; since which he has been occupied with matters of much greater personal concern, so that no answer has yet been given. In this battle (contrary to the advice of Lasnes, Massena, and the most eminent of his generals) the flower of the French army was engaged; and you are, by the time this reaches you, no doubt, well acquainted with the result. Letters from persons who were eye-wit-
nesses, state that after the French army crossed the Danube, the Austrian army formed into a kind of half moon, with their flanks far extended, which induced the Emperor Napoleon to believe they must have weakened their centre. He, therefore, ordered Lasnes, and three or four other generals, to force their centre and beat them in detail. But this was not the case. The Austrians opened a fire of 200 pieces of cannon that had been masked behind the centre, and literally mowed down the French as with a scythe. It is supposed the loss of the French has been 30,000 prime troops; the Austrian bulletins say 43,000. Since that time we hear of no engagements. The great mass of the French people of all ranks, even those round the Emperor's person, are extremely favorable to an honorable commercial intercourse with us."
The Rev. G. SPEICE will deliver a Sermon in the Assembly room of the Capitol on Wednesday next at 11 o'clock, A.M. Aug. 8.
WILL BE SOLD on Monday 11th September next, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Nathaniel Pope, decd. in Hanover county, several likely slaves, consisting of men, women and children, the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, one coach and single chair, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, the crop of corn, wheat, oats, blades, and top fodder, &c.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser for all sums above ten dollars on their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid.
PHILIP DUVAL, Administrator. August 1st 1809. tds.
AT the same time and place, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Nathaniel Pope, decd. bearing date 1st February, 1808, will be sold for ready money, the following slaves, to wit: Milly and her children, York, Betty, Kitty, Daniel and Ben, or so many thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt in said deed expressed.
THOMAS PRICE, Trustee. 1st August, 1809. tds.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, formerly the property of Jacob Williamson, decd. late of Amelia county, between 900 and 1000 acres. This land lies about one mile from Appomattox river and six miles above Genio bridge. The soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, Indian corn, wheat, and other small grain. One third part of the purchase money will be required in cash, and the balance in two equal annual instalments. If the above land is not sold or otherwise disposed of before the sixteenth day of September next, the same will then be set up to the highest bidder, at the dwelling house, on the said plantation, and in case it should not be sold, it will then be rented for one year.
GEORGE WILLIAMSON, Ex'r. August 9th, 1809. 4w
LAND FOR SALE.—THE GLEBE LANDS in the occupancy of the Rev. Matthew Maury, dec. and now occupied by Nathaniel Maury, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, on Friday the fifteenth September next, on a credit of twelve months, the purchasers giving bond with approved security.
By order of the Overseers of the Poor. JOHN WINN, Jr. Clerk. A bemarle, August 4th, 1809.
RICH LAND TO RENT.—On Wednesday the 16th instant, will positively be rented, to the highest bidder, at Powhatan court house, being court day, THOSE THREE RICH TRACTS OF LAND in that county, belonging to the Estate of the late Charles Logan, Esq. Two of the Tracts lie on James River, and have low grounds; one of them called Bell Meade, has a large quantity, and sufficiently extensive to work 20 or 25 hands to advantage; the other is adjoining it, and has from 4 to 500 acres cleared land on it. The third tract is about five miles from the river, and has about the same quantity of cleared land.
They will be rented for, from one to five years as may best suit those inclined to rent. On that day they will certainly be rented, so that those inclined to rent, need fear no disappointment.
August 3d, 1809. (tdr)
LANDS FOR SALE.—The subscribers, attorneys in fact, for Col. John Simon Farley, and his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Morson, residents in Great Britain, offer for sale their remaining proportion of that valuable TRACT OF LAND, in the county of Rockingham and state of North Carolina, called the Sauratown Estate.
This land lying contiguous to one of the branches of Roanoke River, and in the midst of a wealthy country, is represented to be of great fertility, and to unite so many advantages as to be well worth the attention of the purchasers; it contains from 10 to 12,000 acres, and will be sold in one whole, or in distinct parcels, at the option of those who may wish to buy; for which purpose it has been laid off in separate lots. A plot of the land is left in the possession of Wm. Edward Broadnax, esq. of Brunswick county, Virginia, who has purchased a part of it, and to whom, for more correct information as to its quality, situation and other advantages, purchasers are referred, as well as to Mr. Ira Ellis, who lives on the spot. Mr. Broadnax will also make known the terms of sale, and any contract entered into with him for the purchase of the above land, or any part thereof, will be obligatory on our selves, and our principals.
G. K. TAYLOR, JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, Va. July 28.

REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed near the Bason where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of BROOKIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf
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 in 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, 1809. tf
FOR SALE. Forty Thousand weight Isle of Wight Bacon, Amongst which are 900 Hams, 500 Barrels, Herring and Shad, 100 Sacks Salt, Liverpool filled, 20 Bgs. Georgia Cotton, 40 Tierces Rye Whiskey, 8 Barrels Dittos, 45 Kegs English White Lead, 30 do Spanish Brown, 30 Tons American and Sweden Iron, will be sold low for cash only, GROCERIES, AS USUAL. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, May 22, 1809. 3m.
City Hotel to Let. THAT spacious convenient HOUSE and LOT with out Houses, Stables &c. situated on the street that leads from the main street by the Government to the Capitol; which was lately in the occupancy of Mr. Jas. Vaughan, as a Tavern. It will be let for one or more years, and possession given immediately. For terms apply to Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or B. Tate of this City, who are authorized by me to let the same. RICHARD CROUCH. Richmond, June 1st, 1809.
A Pair of Horses Stolen. 20 Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the commons of Manchester, on Thursday night 8th inst. A Pair of Black Horses. One a BROWN BLACK, very thick set and well made, his left hind foot white—The other a jet or deep black, of rather slender make, both nearly the same age, 8 or 9 years, and about five feet high; they pace, trot and gallop, and run well in harness. I will give Ten Dollars Reward, with reasonable expenses, to any person delivering them to me, or five Dollars for such information that I get them again—Twenty Dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the Thief. CORNELIUS BUCK. Manchester, 14th June, 1809 (tf.)
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
JENNINGS GAP June 24th, 1809. Robert M' Dowell, RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has removed his family from Staunton to the Red House in Jennings Gap, on the main Road to the Mineral Springs in Bath, Monroe & Greenbrier, where he keeps a HOUSE of ENTERTAINMENT, at the sign of the SPREAD EAGLE, twelve miles from Staunton and 23 miles from Harrisonburg. His house is large and airy, well furnished with good beds, liquors of the best, good stabling to hold upwards of thirty horses, with plenty of hay and grain and pasturage. Also some Mineral Springs very convenient to the house and as he intends paying particular attention to the house himself, he hopes to give general satisfaction to those who favour him with their custom. 2m.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I submitted the general assembly of Virginia at their next session, for a divorce from Bernard Florence Hantelman to whom I was married on the 17th day of November last, for reasons which will be then and there made known. MARY HANTELMAN. July 24th, 1809. 3m.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines. INCLUDING Worm Lozenges, Cough Drops, Restorative Balm, Hamilton's Elixir, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Hahn's Antibilious Pills, Itch Ointment, Eye Water, Eye Salve, Age and Fever Drops, Vegetable Lotion, Alterative Pills, Hill's Balsam of Ho-ney, Turlington's Balsam Anderson's Pills, Antispasmodic or Fit Drops, &c. &c. May 11, 1809. tf
A FEW COPIES OF Bur's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW, a negro slave, who about the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Courthouse. Andrew is about thirty years old, an intelligent, active, small man, a good house and stable servant, drives a Carriage well, understands a little of Shoemaking, and readily performs any kind of plantation labor. Some years ago he was in the service of Mr. Turner at the Bell Tavern in Richmond, where I believe he generally acted as hostler, and after wards till last Christmas, was employed by Mr. Henry L. Biscoe of Manchester in his tobacco stemmery. He has a wife living at the Manchester coal yard, a free mulatto woman named Sukey Hollinger, by whom I have reason to believe he is secreted. I will pay the above reward to any person who will deliver to me the above mentioned slave, or secure him in Jail, so that I get him again. James Henderson. 20th June, 1809. tf
COMMITTED to the jail of Montg. county, on the 27th day of April, a negro man who calls himself MOSES; says he is about twenty two years of age; he is near six feet high, stout built, and says he is the property of Richard Terrell. The owner is requested to come forward, pay all charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law requires. H. GIBSON, Jailor. June 29th, 1809. (3m.)
FOR SALE or RENT, that valuable Property adjoining the city of Richmond, called THE COLUMBIAN MILLS. Mr. SAMUEL LEECH, living on the premises, will show this property to any person inclined to rent or purchase. The terms will be made known by application to the subscriber residing in Norfolk. John Granbery. Richmond, July 10, 1809. tf
COLUMBIAN MILLS. —The Subscriber informs his friends, and the public, that he will purchase WHEAT delivered at the COLUMBIAN MILLS, or he will receive Wheat there, to be manufactured on very moderate and advantageous terms to the holders of this article, viz:—for every 340 pounds of good Merchantable Wheat, he will engage to deliver one barrel of good Superfine Flour, or he will receive Wheat at 6s and 6d per bushel, of 60 lbs. and deliver Superfine Flour at $6 12 cents, with a small proportion of Fine Flour at $5 62 cents per barrel—all to be in perfect and delivered in good order at the Mill. The FLOUR made at this Mill has always been held in high repute, and it is the intention of the present Proprietor to sustain its character. The CORN MILLS is in complete order—every attention will be paid to customers sending their CORN to be ground on the usual rate. Good fresh MEAL for sale in small or large quantities at very moderate prices for Cash. Apply to Mr. Samuel Leech on the premises, or to JOHN GRANBERY, Residing in Norfolk. CASH given for CORN delivered at the Mill. Richmond, 7th July, 1809. tf
NOTICE is given that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, praying the passage of a law for the sale of the Jail in the town of Fredericksburg, lately built for a District Jail, by the counties of Caroline, Spotsylvania, Orange, Culpeper, Stafford and King George, and the proceeds of such sale applied towards reimbursing the said counties the expense of building the same, in proportion to the sums respectively paid by each. 3m.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a black boy who called himself James Smith, & says he found it in the street—Not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I retained it for the proper owner who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Andrew Lewis, of the county of Montgomery, WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers to the highest bidder, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond upon the 23th day of September next the following
Tracts of Land With their appurtenances, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed of trust mentioned, that is to say; one tract of land in the county of Montgomery, containing eight hundred acres being that tract on which the said Andrew Lewis now lives; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned on the north, containing ten thousand acres; one other tract adjoining the first mentioned, being an inclusive survey, containing seven thousand seven hundred acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned at the west end, containing four hundred and fourteen acres; one other tract called the CRAGGUS BROOK, containing three hundred and sixty six acres; one other tract called SEVEN ACRES on Bottom Creek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of eight hundred acres, and containing one hundred and fifty acres; one other tract also adjoining the first mentioned tract called PROTHONUS GARDEN, containing one hundred and twenty eight acres; one other tract adjoining the last mentioned, containing one hundred and thirty acres; one other tract adjoining the inclusive survey of seven thousand seven hundred acres above mentioned, containing eighty acres; one other tract adjoining the same inclusive survey and containing one hundred acres; one other tract lying on both sides of Little River, containing one hundred and fifty acres, on which is situated Hope well Forge—one other tract adjoining thereto, containing one hundred and forty acres—one other tract adjoining the same, called the SAW MILL tract, containing four hundred and thirty eight acres—and one other tract adjoining the last mentioned tract, containing one hundred acres—which said several tracts of land are situate in the county of Montgomery. The said sale will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly passed the 31st day of January, 1800, entitled "An act concerning executions, and for other purposes." EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees JOHN PROSSER, N. B. The above mentioned property is situate on and about what is generally called the BENT MOUNTAIN, and considered a very valuable estate, particularly for grazing. Any one wishing for more particular information, may apply to Charles Johnston, residing in Campbell County, near Lynchburg, or to Robert Pollard, George Pickett, or Gallego, Richard & Co. in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11, 1809. tds
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. shall expose to public Sale, on the 3d Monday in August next, on the premises a TRACT of LAND situated in the County of Fluvanna on the three Forks of the Great Byrd Creek, eight miles from Columbia and fifty six miles from Richmond—it contains near 1800 Acres, one third of which is in cultivation, the balance is well timbered and generally fit for Tobacco—the whole is well watered and peculiarly favorable to CLOVER and TIMOTHY.—There is upon this estate a decent dwelling, House and out Houses and Mill with a pair of BURR and a pair of COLOGNE STONES.—Mr. Robt. Mims, who resides upon the LAND will show it to any person desirous of purchasing.—The tract may be conveniently divided into three or four parts to suit the wishes of purchasers, who may be accommodated with Socks of CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS and a team of large & well drawing Mules.—The terms will be one fourth to be paid when the Title shall be made, the balance to be divided into three, four or five equal annual payments secured upon the Land by deed of Trust. JOHN ADAMS. Richmond, 8th July, 1809.
THE consignee of ten kegs PAINT and two barrels OIL, marked W. W. shipped from New York per the Schooner Dispatch, William Smith, master, can get the same by application to the subscribers. RALSTON & PLEASANTS. Richmond, July 26th, 1809. tf
TEN DOLLARS REWARD Run away from the Subscriber the first day of May last, a Negro Man named SANDY, very black, has at five feet four or five inches high, has one or two scars on each side of his face, Looks very old, speaks broken, being an African born. Has lost most of his teeth, those remaining very large. A very grum look when spoken to. Had on, when he aloped a blue Sailor's Jacket and pan alonso very much patched. I apprehend, he is either about Scuffletown, running the river, or at Cabin Point; I will give the above reward, if taken up out of the County or Eight Dollars with all lawful charges annexed, if taken in the county. MARRIN PRICE. Richmond, July 27th 1809. (2)
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. —Strayed or Stolen from the Falls Plantation in Chesterfield County about ten days ago, a bay FILLY, four feet eight or ten inches high, of the Dromed stock as may be readily perceived by those who are acquainted with that stock, so remarkable for the construction of their heads being very much dish faced, she had on her right hind leg just below the pastern or fetlock joint a scar occasioned by a cut she received in the Spring; the above reward will be given to any person who will deliver her to the subscriber at the Rev. John D. Blair's in Richmond. JOSEPH H. MAYO. Richmond July 29th, 1809. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust bearing date twenty fourth day of Oct. eighteen hundred and eight, executed by Thomas P. Holman to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned, to be due to Richard Booker, will be sold, for cash, at John Crisp's Tavern, on the first day of September, next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the following property, to wit: one negro man named George, one negro woman named Sukey, one other named Lilly, three feather beds, and furniture, one grey horse, one bay horse, and some household and kitchen furniture. The subscribers will on convey the title vested in them as trustees. NEWTON FORD, } Trustees. JOHN FORD, Jr. } Camberland, July 25, 1809. 3w.
IN COUNCIL, July 26th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive live at the end of August next for furnishing 1400 White Oak Spokes, 700 Willow Oak Relies, 120 Black Gum Naves, and 60 Hickory Axle-trees, all of seasoned timber and of such dimensions as shall be described by Alexander Quarles, to the persons disposed to make such proposals. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council
RICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Saturday the 29th of July, 1809. Resolved, That the share holders in the company pay to the Treasurer five dollars on each share held by them respectively in thirty days from this day, and the further sum of five dollars on each of the said shares in sixty days from this day. Resolved, That the shares of all delinquent share holders in the Company be sold on the first Saturday in September next, being the 2d day of that month, at the Washington Tavern in the City of Richmond, at 12 o'clock of that day. (A Copy) N. SHEPPARD, clk
FOR RENT, and immediate possession given, A LUMBER HOUSE that will hold from 60 to 100 loads of tobacco (either with or without a large loft over it). It will answer well for a Tobacco Manufactory, or a Wheelwright's or Coachmaker's shop, as it has a good inclosed yard attached to it—also a small Brick House with but one room on a floor—also a Store on the Main Street opposite the Bell Tavern, and formerly occupied as a Printing Office and latterly as a Bookbinder's shop. Enquire of the subscriber, living at the Falling Gardens. James Lownes. Richmond, 9th month 1st, 1809.
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, 1809. tf
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery holden at the capitol in Richmond, June 15th, 1809 Charles Yancey, plaintiff, AGAINST William Lipscomb, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executors of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough, defendants. THIS cause was this day heard on the bill, answers, exhibits, examinations of witnesses, and reports of the commissioner, pursuant to the order of the eighth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and five, with exceptions thereunto, and was argued by counsel; on consideration whereof, the court doth recommitt the said reports with the exceptions, to the commissioner who made them for him to reconsider and report thereupon. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Richmond, July 7th, 1809. The parties concerned will be pleased to take notice that I have appointed Monday the eighteenth day of September next for carrying in effect the within decree, upon which day their attendance is required at my office with their accounts ready for final settlement. 2m Wm. HAY, N. C. York County Court, June quarterly session, 1809. Sarah Cary, Plff. vs. Thomas Reeves, and Thomas Griffin, Executors, &c. of Wm. Cary dec. defis. In Chancery. THE defendant Thomas Reeves not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said deft. is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the Plff. by her counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in September next and answer the bill of the Plff. and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus printed in the City of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. And it is further ordered, that the other defendant Thomas Griffin, Executor of William Cary, deceased, be restrained from paying away or disposing of any debts or effects due to, or in his hands as executor aforesaid belonging to the said Thomas Reeves until the further order of this court. (Copy) Attest, SAMUEL SHIELD, Jun. c. x. c.
Virginia: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 10th day of June, 1809. Samuel Duval, Plff. vs. John Fowler, junior, Henry Banks, and David Ross and Company, Defs. THE defendant John Fowler 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 country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the 21st June, 1809. John Willis, executor of Francis Willis, Plff. vs. Philip C. Pendleton, and David Hunter, executors of Philip Pendleton, deceased, Hannah Drew, widow, and who was named executrix of the said William Drew, and Dolphin Drew, William Drew, Whiting Drew and Washington Drew, heirs of Benjamin Drew, deceased, who was heir at law and devisee of the said William Drew, deceased, Defs. THE subpoena scire facias, awarded in this cause not being returned executed on the defendants Whiting Drew and Washington Drew & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and shew cause, if any they can, against the revival thereof sought—and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city. (A copy, Teste,) P. Tinsley, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a superior court of chancery holden at the capitol in the city of Richmond, the first day of June, 1809. Horatio Winn, plaintiff, vs. Frances Pettypool, executor of William Pettypool, deceased, and Miles Jordan, defendants. THE defendant Frances Pettypool not having entered her 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 she is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden at the Capitol in Richmond, June 1st, 1809. Archibald Pleasants and Jane his wife, John S. Moore and Anna his wife, John Chandle and Elizabeth his wife, Isham Railey and Susanna his wife, John Woodson the younger, Thomas Railey and Martha his wife, William Railey and Judith his wife, and Philip Woodson and Sarah his wife Plaintiffs, vs. Josiah Woodson, acting executor of John Woodson, deceased, Defendant. ON motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, and for reasons appearing to the court, the order made in this cause the seventh day of February last, dismissing this suit with costs, is set aside, on the plaintiffs paying to the defendant the costs by him expended in defending the suit to the date of the said order; and on the further motion of the plaintiffs, by counsel, master commissioner Ladd is directed to perform the order made in this cause the seventeenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and three; but the plaintiffs are not to have the benefit of this order unless they shall comply with the conditions upon which it is made on or before the first day of the next term. A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, June Court, 1809. Charles Garrott, Plaintiff, vs. Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and William Daniel, Jr. Defendants. In Chancery. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Allen, is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ORDERED AND DECREED, that unless the said Samuel Allen shall appear here at October court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. d. c.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, June Court, 1809. Edmund Glover, Plaintiff, vs. Samuel Allen, James T. Hubbard, and William Daniel, Jr. Defendants. In Chancery. ON the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Samuel Allen is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ORDERED AND DECREED, that unless the said Samuel Allen shall appear here at October court next and answer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. d. c.
Fluvanna County, May Quarterly Session, 1809 Joseph Parrish, Plff. vs. Littleberry Priddy, John Priddy, William Priddy, Charles Hunter and Judith his wife, formerly Judith Priddy, and Pleasant Bybee and Milley his wife, formerly Milley Priddy, Defs. In Chancery. THE defendants John Priddy and William Priddy, not having entered their 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 the said defendants are not inhabitants of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants, John Priddy and William Priddy, do appear here on or before the first day of August Quarterly term next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond newspapers, and continued for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, JOHN TIMBERLAKE, Jr. d. c.
RAGS. THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR LINNEN or COTTON RAGS; (For the VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY,) AND will contract with country Storekeepers for all they may be able to collect, which will be paid for in cash, on delivery at my store, near the Courthouse; where may be had a general assortment of GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, & TENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w12m
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the firm of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by bond or open account, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective balances, on or before the first day of September next, as suits will be instituted against all those who are delinquent at that time. Those who have any claims against the said firm, are requested to make them known to the subscriber. THOMAS GILLIAT, Acting Partner of GILLIAT & KIRBY. In my absence, FRANCIS R. STROSBIA is fully empowered to receive and discharge all debts due to and from G. & KIRBY. THOMAS GILLIAT. June 27th, 1809. w12m. For sale at this office, A FEW COPIES OF BISHOP MADISON'S MAP OF VIRGINIA.