Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-10-10 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIII YEAR.]
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[No. 1695.]
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VIRGINIA:
At a superior court of chancery held at the capitol in Richmond, June 20th, 1809. Phillip N. Nicholas, attorney general, on behalf of the commonwealth of Virginia, Plff.
AGAINST
Lucy Price, relict of William Price, deceased, and William D. James Alexander, John Harvie and Anne Price, infant heirs of William Price, deceased, by William Duval, their guardian, and the said William Duval, administrator of William Price, deceased, defts. Phillip Duval, plff.
AGAINST
The same, defts. The Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings, in the state of Virginia, plffs.
AGAINST
The same, defts. And William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, guardians of Eleanor and Lavinia Dandridge, orphans of William Dandridge, deceased, plffs.
AGAINST
The same, defts.
THESE causes by consent of parties were this day heard together on the bills, answer, exhibits, and report of commissioner Greenhow, made in the second subj., which is set forth by consent in the other causes, and were argued by counsel; On consideration whereof, the court, by consent of parties, doth adjudge, order and decree, that John Prosser and William Moncure, or either of them, who are appointed commissioners for that purpose, after having advertised the time and place of sale for thirty days in two of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, do expose to sale, at public auction, upon the premises, the following Lands of the Intestate William Price, late register, namely: two thirds of two lots in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the plan of the said city by the numbers five hundred and twenty-seven, and five hundred and eight, lying on the main street, which were purchased of Alexander Quarrier, and adjoining his present residence; nine vacant lots in the said city, near the tenement of Joseph Jackson, and distinguished by the numbers
1—a house and lot on the main street of Shockoe Hill, near the Brick building of Thomas White, commonly called the Blue House, and which the intestate purchased of John Britain; three hundred and fifty acres of land (more or less,) in the county of Goochland, adjoining the lands of Robert H. Saunders; 218 acres, more or less, and eighty acres of coal land, both lying on Deep-run, in the county of Henrico; three hundred and fifty acres of land on the Richmond Turnpike, situated about three and a half miles from Richmond, being the farm formerly occupied by the Intestate, & now by Peter Wilkinson; and ten shares in the Richmond Turnpike Company, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs in their respective claims, with interest thereon from the day of sale, in the order, and on the terms following, to wit—To satisfy the commonwealth of Virginia, two thousand eight hundred and forty-five dollars and ninety-two cents, with interest from the first day of October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sales shall be made on twelve months credit, the purchaser or purchasers paying interest from the date and giving bond with sufficient security, payable to the treasurer, for the time being, or his successors, in office, which bond or bonds shall be delivered to the auditor of Public Accounts by the said commissioners:—To satisfy in the next place, Philip Duval the sum of twelve hundred dollars, with interest from the twentieth day of November, 1808, and costs of suit with the sales hereby directed, which shall be made on six months credit, the purchaser or purchasers executing a note or notes, negotiable and payable to the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, and the note or notes so taken for such sum as shall be equal to the said Philip Duval's claim, with interest until such note or notes shall become due, be delivered to the said Philip Duval by the said commissioners. To satisfy in the third place, the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, the sum of two thou-
and two hundred and seven dollars and fifty cents, with interest on two thousand and ninety-four dollars and five cents, from the first day of the present month, and cost of suit with expenses of sales hereby directed, which sale shall be made at twelve months credit, the purchaser or purchasers executing a note or notes negotiable and payable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, for such sum as shall be equal to the principal and interest of the said Society's claim until the said note or notes shall become due, and costs of suit, which said note or notes shall be delivered to the principal agent of the said Society, for the time being: And to satisfy in the last place, the plaintiffs, William Marshall and Thomas Taylor, the sum of fourteen hundred dollars, with interest from the first day of the present month, with costs of suit and expenses of the sales hereby directed, which sale shall be made on a credit of two years, the purchaser or purchasers executing bonds, with approved security, bearing interest from the date of the sale, the said bond or bonds to be delivered to the said Marshall and Taylor; And the court doth further adjudge, order and decree, that the said commissioners or the one who may act, report their proceeding to the court; as to the dower of the defendant Lucy, in the property directed to be sold, the court will, if the parties consent, at a future day proceed to make compensation to her, out of the other lands of the estate of the Intestate; and liberty is reserved to the said defendants to show cause against this decree at any time within six months after they shall severally attain the age of twenty-one years: And by consent of the parties in the last suit of the court, doth order the defendant William Duval, to make up the accounts of his Intestate as guardian of Lavinia and Eleanor Dandridge, now wards of the plaintiffs Taylor and Marshall, before one of the commissioners of the court, who is ordered to examine, state, settle and report the same to the court, with any matters required by the parties or deemed pertinent by himself.
A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
IN conformity with the foregoing decree, we, or one of us, will proceed to sell on the premises, on Tuesday, the 17th inst. at 11 o'clock, the LOTS mentioned in said decree; The BLUE HOUSE will be sold subject to the possibility of the Dower of Mrs. Britain—and immediately after the sale of the Blue House—will be sold, TEN SHARES in the Richmond Turnpike Company, also mentioned in the said decree.—And on Wednesday the 18th inst. will be sold, on the premises, that beautiful seat in the county of Henrico, called CHANTILLI, containing 350 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the Plaintiffs in their respective claims with interest therein from the days of sale.
JOHN PROSSER, } Commissioners. WM. MONCURE }
N. B. The sale of the Lots adjoining Col. Quarrier, was formerly forbidden.—But the Title will now be guaranteed to the purchasers. tds.
To GABRIEL L. HALLER. SIR,
AS you are not a resident of this state, take notice, that on the twenty-fifth day of November next, at the house now occupied by Paul G. G. Jones, and where you lately resided, in the city of Richmond, I shall proceed to take sundry depositions: On the eleventh of December next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the said city of Richmond, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 6th of February next, at Mr. Gibbon's Tavern in the town and county of York, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 9th of February next, at the house now occupied by Mr. Smith, in the town of Hampton, I shall take sundry depositions: On the thirteenth day of February next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the Borough of Norfolk, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 17th of February next, at Gloucester Courthouse, I shall take sundry depositions: On the twenty-second day of February next, at Mathews Courthouse, I shall take sundry depositions: On the 5th of March next, at the tavern now occupied by George Turner, in Staunton, I shall take Ann Franklin's deposition: and on the 13th of March next, at Mr. Brooks' Tavern, in the town of Manchester, I shall take sundry depositions: All of which are intended to be read as evidence in a suit now pending in the high court of Chancery held in Williamsburg, wherein John Bowe and Nathaniel Sleeper are complainants, against Hon. John Huglins, Gabriel L. Haller, and Mary Huglins, his wife, and Rascoe Parsons. Should the said depositions not be taken on the several days appointed I shall in that case continue from day to day until all are taken.
John Bowe. September 231. 1809. w4t
REMOVAL—The subscriber has removed his Coach Maker's Shop about two squares North East on the same street he resides on, and nearly opposite the office formerly kept by the late Adam Craig, where he carries on the COACH MAKING BUSINESS in all its branches—He begs leave to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past support, and hopes by his attention and punctuality, to merit a continuance of their patronage. JOSHUA WEST. Richmond, 25th Sept. 1809. w5t
At a Court held for Franklin County, July 3d, 1809.
Robert Hodges, Plff. AGAINST Isham Hall, James Roberts and Betsey his wife, children and heirs of James Roberts, deceased, defts.
THE defendants James Roberts and Betsey his wife, not having entered their appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on or before the first Monday in November next and answer the plaintiff's bill: and that a copy hereof be inserted in some newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, CALEB TATE, D. C. for JAMES CALLAWAY, C. F. C. 8tw
Fauquier County, May quarterly session, 1809.
Moncrieffe Hill, Administrator with the will annexed of Rev. Robert Hill, deceased, Plff. AGAINST John Forbes & Patrick Williamson, Defendants.
THE Defendant Williamson 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 the motion of the Plaintiff by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Williamson 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, Jun. D. C.
United States Court, 5th Circuit and Virginia District, June 21st, 1809.
Smith, Calhoun, and Company, Plffs. AGAINST Edmund Edrington and James Diggs Dishman, executors of Christopher Edrington, deceased, and William Price Edrington, heirs at law and devisee of the said Christopher Edrington, defts.
ON motion of the plaintiffs, leave is given them to amend their bill, which amendment to the said bill was thereupon filed; and on the further motion of the plaintiffs, the court doth refer the accounts of James Diggs Dishman, as executor of Christopher Edrington, deceased, to one of the commissioners of this court, to be by him stated, settled, and to the court reported with any special matter thought pertinent by himself or by either party, required to be so stated, and the said commissioner is authorised if required by the plaintiffs, to examine said James Diggs Dishman, in solemn form.
A Copy—Teste, WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clk. Commissioner's Office, Fredericksburg, August 20th, 1809.
On Monday the 6th day of November next, I shall proceed to carry the foregoing order into effect, whereof, the parties interested are desired to take notice, and attend at my office, in the town of Fredericksburg, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon: And the said James Diggs Dishman is particularly required to attend with his accounts as executor of Christopher Edrington, deceased. BENJAMIN FARKE, Master Commissioner. 708t
BY the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. Whereas it is represented to the Executive, that a certain Free Mulatto Man, who calls himself Lindsey Johns, charged by a warrant of commitment and on information, with breaking and entering the dwelling house of George Bevil, of the county of Amelia, and stealing thereout sundry wearing apparel; and by an examining court held for the said county of Amelia, on the 25th of May, 1809, remanded to the jail of the said county for further trial, hath escaped from the said jail. I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars, to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and convey to the said jail of the county of Amelia, the said Lindsey Johns:—And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail of Amelia county aforesaid, the said Lindsey Johns, that he may be dealt with as the law directs.
Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 25th day of September, 1809. Signed, JOHN TYLER.
THE said Lindsey Johns had in his possession a free pass certified by the clerk of Goochland. He is a bright mulatto fellow, about six feet high, stout made, and about 28 or 30 years of age.
NOTICE—A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that the money which has been wrongfully paid by Wm. Murray, deceased, and by James and Samuel Murray, since his death, for land tax, may be refunded to the subscribers. James & Samuel Murray. Carolide, Sept. 20th, 1809. 4w
Foreign.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 2.
Our files of English papers, by the Triton from Hull, and the Liverpool Packet from Liverpool, are extended to the 16th of August, being five days later than any previous advices. We lay before the readers of the Mercantile Advertiser the following, as the most prominent articles of intelligence which these papers contain. [Mer. Advertiser.]
LONDON, August 13.
Letters from Holland to the 4th inst. state that Bonaparte had issued a decree, by which all American vessels permitting themselves to be searched by British cruisers, shall continue to be excluded from the ports of France, and in the mean time, all American property in France has been placed in a state of sequestration. The same letters state, that Bonaparte has determined to incorporate the whole of Holland with France; and that his brother LOUIS, is to be made king of the territory about to be wrested from Austria. August 14.
The gloom which envelopes the political horizon is rapidly increasing, and forms a lamentable contrast to the sunshine of hope with which it was so lately illumined. In the interval between the battles of Aspern and Wagram, the people of England, deluded by pompous artificial narratives under the plausible title of "Austrian Official Accounts," by daily fabrications from the Banks of the Elbe, the Weser, and Danube; by fallacious statements of the flight of King Joseph from Madrid; and the critical distress of Napoleon at Vienna—believed the moment to have at length arrived when the mighty armament preparing on our coasts should give the final blow to the paramount ascendancy of France on the continent of Europe. Meanwhile the preparations of Napoleon silently but vigorously approached maturity; and that attained—within one short week the emperor of Austria was crushed to atoms. From that moment the grand object of our expedition was frustrated—the blow was struck, & it was impossible to hesitate in believing that our efforts had been procrastinated until the accomplishment of the grand object of the armament had become impracticable. The Expedition however, at last sailed on the 28th of July; and on the 8th of August, an army of 50,000 British troops, the best appointed, perhaps, of any equal number of men ever assembled for a military purpose, and supported by an irresistible fleet, is lingering before the town of Flushing, a place which we have been led to believe, from many quarters, and some of them most respectable, would fall an easy conquest to even a flying squadron with a few thousand men.
In the preceding letter in the Gazette, the enemy is stated to be "active and enterprising, and the garrison has certainly received considerable reinforcements from the opposite coast, nor has it been in the power of the Flotilla hitherto to prevent it." That Flushing will ultimately fall, there can be no doubt—but in the interval thus given to the enemy by its resistance, a force will be organized which renders it doubtful whether they will not even become the assailant of our invading army. From the concluding passage of Lord Chatham's first letter, it is very clear that the defence of the enemy is as general as it is vigorous. "By letters from Lieut. Gen. Sir John Hope, I find that the enemy had on the 5th inst. come down with 28 gun vessels, before the Baie, on which they kept up a smart cannonade for some hours, but were forced to retire by the guns from the fort, and every thing has since remained quiet in that quarter." To hear a Gen. at the head of an invading army of 50,000 men, with many hundred vessels of every description from a line of battle ship to a Deal boat, coolly narrate an attack by 28 gun vessels of the enemy, and apparently congratulate himself in every thing having since remained quiet, is, of itself a very discouraging symptom to say nothing of the reinforcements thrown into Flushing, and the vigorous sorties of the garrison!! It is at the present moment useless to probe this afflicting subject. The probable result of the Expedition will be the reduction of Flushing—and an unsuccessful attempt to ascend the Scheldt—For the city of Antwerp does at present appear in much greater danger than the town of Chatham. Whether, in the present circumstances of the country the Island of Walcheren is an adequate result of the efforts of such an armament, we leave to wiser heads to determine.
The delusion with respect to Spain is dissipated—whether Cuesta could not or would not fight when Sir Arthur Wellesley proposed to a task Vitoria—whether he be a Traitor—a Coward—or an Idiot, is now immaterial—the enemy retired a few hours after that on which the attack was mediated—For the means of advancing in pursuit of the enemy, Sir Arthur is obliged to wait until they shall have been provided by the Spaniards. On this subject he has written a letter to Major Gen. Donoghue, Adjutant Gen. of the Spanish Army—and a very angry letter we dare say it is, since Ministers have thought proper to withhold it from the public.—That any thing can now be done to save the Peninsula there can be surely no one so credulous as to hope. If Sir Arthur Wellesley should ever reach Madrid, it may be feared that the difficulties and danger of his retreat will surpass those of his advance. The Spaniards will not assist themselves—we have not sent a sufficient force into the Peninsula to expel their invaders, even while the whole force of Napoleon was engaged in Germany. What resolution!—what insanity!—can induce a hope that Sir Arthur Wellesley can effect the deliverance of the Peninsula, when reinforcements from France shall pour into Spain!! It is impossible that our army can long maintain themselves in the interior of Spain. Napoleon promised last year that not a village in Spain should be in a state of insurrection by Christmas. The war with Austria interfered with the punctilious execution of that threat; it is not impossible that before next Christmas, he will perform that which he had promised to effect in the preceding year.
Yesterday a Gottenburgh Mail arrived in town. By this arrival we learn, that an Armistice has been entered into between the Swedes and Norwegian troops. Great hopes are entertained that this convention will terminate in peace between Sweden and Denmark. Among other reports is one that the Island of Aland has been captured by a British squadron:—a second, that 7000 Russians had been forced to surrender to the Swedes in Bothnia:—and a third that the Prince of Augustenberg, who had been nominated as successor to the Crown of Sweden, had refused to accept that nomination.
The successful attack made by our squadron at Archangel, is said to have excited a strong sensation in the Baltic. The Duke of Brunswick Oels, with 2000 men is said to have finally effected his retreat to the Weser, and to have been received with all his troops, on board the British squadron under Lord Stewar.
Cuxhaven has been abandoned by our troops on the advance of a French corps, destined to take possession of the place.
The Dispatches from Lord Collingwood, in the Mediterranean, furnish an additional instance of the harassing effects, which, with our numerous and irresistible navy, might be produced upon the enemy's coasts.
The public accounts mention, that Sir James Saumarez with the squadron under his orders, had appeared off Cronstadt, & that an embargo was therefore imposed in all the Russian ports of the Baltic.
There is a report of a firing having been heard on the opposite coast in consequence of the preliminaries of peace having been signed between Austria and France and that by one of her articles Emperor Francis consents that the French shall occupy Vienna, and the Archduchy of Austria for six years!
The Russian prisoners that surrendered to Sir Charles Cotton, in the Tagus, will sail in a few days, from Portsmouth for St. Petersburg. Admiral Sir Ivan takes his passage in the Champion Frigate, Capt. Henderson. The crews of the squadron will be put on board a division of transports, which is under the orders of Captain Shepherd. The Russian ships are to be brought into Portsmouth.
Arthur O'Connor is reported, has a command in Flushing.
Lord and Lady Holland, and Lord John Russell, arrived at Portsmouth on Thursday, in the Lively frigate, of 38 guns, capt. McKinney, from their visit to Spain; and on Friday set out for Holland House, near London, where they arrived on Saturday.
Yesterday a Gottenburgh Mail arrived. Its contents are not important. The fact of an armistice having been concluded between the Swedes and Norwegians, is the only one which comes authenticated by this conveyance. It was to last till the 3d inst. by which time the Danes were to have evacuated Sweden.
The Ox Deal boat, brought the following particulars:—
"Flushing had been found so strong, as to require to be approached on the land side in a regular manner, and our troops were actively employed in constructing the various batteries, which when completed, would amount to upwards of 100 pieces of heavy ordnance, and it was expected would not be ready to open on the works of the town till Friday night, preparatory to which floating batteries had been sent round by the Slough, to be in readiness to co-operate in attacking by sea at the same moment—some days will therefore probably elapse before the intelligence of its fall reaches us."

"In the mean time the enemy are extremely active, and make daily skirmishes with our troops. They are said to have obtained reinforcements of men from the opposite coast of Cadiz, it not being possible for our shipping on account of the batteries, to be sufficiently close in with the town to prevent it—some boats which approached to reconnoitre have been literally beat to pieces by the enemy's shot."
August 15. The Battle of Talavera has afforded a fresh instance that whatever be the superiority of French tactics and impetuosity over the continental armies of Europe, there is one nation to which even the veterans of France must, however painful to their vanity, concede the palm of superiority—that Britain is that nation, it were almost superfluous to add. The numerous population over which Napoleon holds despotic sway, and whose efficient strength he draws forth by the iron measure of conscription, with as little ceremony, or difficulty, as he would select the oaks of the forest for his navy—has enabled the French armies invariably to attack with a force so numerically powerful, as in most cases to insure success. Of the numbers actually engaged on both sides at this memorable battle, we have not any accurate account, but from all that can be collected, the French army, headed by King Joseph, the Duke of Belluna (Marshal Victor) Marshal Jourdan, and General Sebastiani, exceeded considerably 40,000 men—long tried soldiers, who had served in the campaigns of Germany and Poland. The British army, against which the efforts of the French were exclusively directed, did not greatly exceed twenty thousand; the Spaniards under Cuesta, were present and some few battalions were engaged, but by far the most considerable portion were so placed as not to have fired a shot: the service however which they rendered was perhaps not less important than if they had been actively engaged, for they protected the right flank of the British army, which, but for the position maintained by the Spaniards, had inevitably been turned by the French, whose superiority of numbers would unquestionably have enabled them to perform that manoeuvre.
Talavera de la Reyna, where the battle was fought, is in New Castile, in the province of Toledo, and stands on the North side of the Tagus, a little below the junction of the river Alberche with that river. It will be remembered, that the last dispatch of Sir A. Wellesley (which appeared in the Gazette of Saturday) was dated the 24th July. In that he states, that the enemy had retired at about one in the morning to Santa Olalla, and thence towards Torrijos, I conclude to form a junction with the corps under Gen. Sebastiani."
In that conclusion he was correct and the enemy between the 24th and 26th had effected a junction of all his forces in that part of Spain. The advanced guard of General Cuesta, who had followed the enemy, was attacked on the 26th, and in consequence of the junction of the enemy's forces, was directed to fall back, and he "consented" to take up a position in conjunction with the British army near Talavera, there to wait the attack which, it was obvious, the enemy meditated. Sir Robert Wilson was stationed with his corps at Escolana, which is considerably higher up the Alberche, in a direct line between Talavera and Madrid, and consequently had no share in the battle. The corps of Venegas was also at a distance. At two o'clock in the morning of the 27th, the French began the attack, and the British advanced corps retreated, in good order, upon the main body, "but with some loss."
It was not until the dusk of the evening that the principal attack was made, when the enemy's cavalry attempted to penetrate the Spanish infantry on the right, in which he was repulsed. During the night the enemy gained possession of a height from which he was driven by Major General Hill. The attack was repeated in the night, and the enemy again repulsed, and repeated in the morning, when he was finally driven back by Major General Hill's division. Our loss at that point was considerable. A noon on the 28th, a general attack was made upon our army, which commenced by an attempt to gain the summit of a height that had been so repeatedly contested; but a charge of the British cavalry "prevented the execution of that part of the enemy's plan." The attack of the enemy was then extended to our whole line; but being finally repulsed, he commenced his retreat across the Alberche, which was conducted in the most regular order, and was effected during the night.
The result of this battle, so glorious to the military character of England, is 20 pieces of cannon, ammunition, tumbrils, and some prisoners. The loss of the enemy is computed, in killed and wounded at 10,000 men. Among the killed are Generals Lapasse and Morlot; and amongst the wounded Generals Sebastiani and Boulet.
It is with the most painful sensations that we are now obliged to record the great amount of loss sustained by our brave army. The numbers of the killed are 34 Commissioned and 32 Non-commissioned Officers and Drummers, and 735 rank and file; wounded, 195 Commissioned, and 181 Non-commissioned Officers and Drummers, and 3537 rank and file missing, non-commissioned, and 24 Non-commissioned Officers and Drummers, and 620 rank and file—making a melancholy diminution of more than 5000 effectives of the British army. An action more sanguinary than this has rarely occurred, for if the British army did not exceed 22,000 men, every fifth man was killed or wounded.
The loss of the Spaniards is not enumerated.
GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. Downing Street, Aug. 15, 1809. Dispatches, of which the following are copies and extracts, were this day received at the Office of the Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, from Lieut. Gen. the Right Honourable Sir A. Wellesley, K.B. dated Talavera, 29th July, 1809.
Talavera de la Reyna, July 29. My Lord, Gen. Cuesta followed the enemy's march with his army from the Alberche on the
morning of the 24th, as far as Santa Olalla, and pushed forward his advanced guard as far as Torrijos.
For the reasons stated to your Lordship in my dispatch of the 24th, I moved only two divisions of infantry and a brigade of cavalry across the Alberche to Casalegos, under the command of Lieut. Gen. Sherbrooke, with a view to keep up the communication between Gen. Cuesta and me, and with Sir R. Wilson's corps at Escolana.
It appears that Gen. Venegas had not carried into execution that part of the plan of operations which related to his corps, and that he was still at Daniel, in La Mancha; and the enemy in the course of the 25th and 26th, collected all his forces in this part of Spain, between Torrijos and Toledo, leaving but a small corps of 2000 men in that place.
His united army thus consisted of the corps of Marshal Victor, of that of Gen. Sebastiani, and of seven or eight thousand men the guards of Joseph Bonaparte, and the garrison of Madrid, and it was commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, aided by Marshals Jourdan and Victor, and Gen. Sebastiani.
On the 26th Gen. Cuesta's advanced guard was attacked near Torrijos, and obliged to fall back, and the Gen. retired with his army on that day to the left bank of the Alberche, Gen. Sherbrooke continuing at Casalegos, and the enemy at Santa Olalla.
It was then obvious that the enemy intended to try the result of a general action, for which the best position appeared to be in the neighbourhood of Talavera; and Gen. Cuesta having consented to take up this position on the morning of the 27th, I ordered Gen. Sherbrooke to retire with his corps to its station in the line, leaving Gen. Mackenzie with a division of infantry and a brigade of cavalry as an advanced post in the wood on the right of Alberche, which covered our left flank.
The position taken up by the troops at Talavera extended rather more than two miles; the ground was open upon the left, where the British army was stationed, and it was commanded by a height on which was, in echelon and in second line, a division of infantry under the orders of Major Gen. Hill.
There was a valley between this height and a range of mountains still further upon the left, which valley was not at first occupied, as it was commanded by the height before mentioned; and the range of mountains appeared too distant to have any influence upon the expected action.
The right, consisting of Spanish troops, extended immediately in front of the town of Talavera down to the Tagus. This part of the ground was covered by olive trees, and much intersected by banks and ditches. The high road leading from the bridge over the Alberche, was defended by a heavy battery in front of a church, which was occupied by Spanish infantry. All the avenues to the town were defended in a similar manner; the town was occupied, and the remainder of the Spanish infantry was formed in two lines behind the banks on the roads which led from the town and the right, to the left of our position.
In the centre, between the two armies, there was a commanding spot of ground, on which we had commenced to construct a redoubt, with some open ground in its rear. Brig. Gen. Alex. Campbell was posted at this spot with a division of infantry, supported in his rear by Gen. Cotton's brigade of dragoons, and some Spanish cavalry.
At about 2 o'clock on the 27th, the enemy appeared in strength on the left bank of the Alberche, and manifested an intention to attack General Mackenzie's division.
The attack was made before they could be withdrawn; but the troops, consisting of Gen. Mackenzie's and Col. Donkin's brigades, and Gen. Anson's brigade of cavalry, and supported by Gen. Payne with the other four regiments of cavalry, in the plain between Talavera and the wood, withdrew in good order, but with some loss, particularly by the 2d battalion 87th regiment, and 2d battalion 81st regiment, in the wood.
Upon this occasion the steadiness and discipline of the 45th regiment, and of the 5th battalion 6th regiment, were conspicuous; and I had particular reasons for being satisfied with the manner in which Major General Mackenzie withdrew his advanced guard.
As the day advanced, the enemy appeared in larger numbers, on the right of the Alberche, and it was obvious that he was advancing to a general attack upon the combined army.
Gen. Mackenzie continued to fall back gradually upon the left of the position of the combined armies, where he was placed in the second line in the rear of the guards. Col. Donkin being placed in the same situation further upon the left, in the rear of the King's German Legion.
The enemy immediately commenced his attack in the dusk of the evening, by a cannonade upon the left of our position, and by an attempt with his cavalry to overthrow the Spanish infantry, posted as I have before stated, on the right. This attempt failed entirely.
Early in the night he pushed a division along the valley on the left of the height occupied by Gen. Hill, of which he gained a momentary possession, but Major Gen. Hill attacked it instantly with the bayonet, and regained it.
This attack was repeated in the night, but failed, and again at day light in the morning of the 28th, by two divisions of infantry, and was repulsed by Major General Hill.
Major General Hill has reported to me in a particular manner the conduct of the 1st battalion 48th regiment in these different affairs, as well as that of Major Gen. Fison, and Brigadier-General Richard Stewart.
We have lost many brave officers and soldiers in the defence of this important point in our position; among others I cannot avoid to mention Brigadier Major Fordyce and Brigadier Major Gardner, and Major General Hill was himself wounded, but I am happy to say, but slightly.
The defeat of this attempt was followed about noon, by a general attack with the enemy's whole force upon the whole of
that part of the position occupied by the British army.
In consequence of the repeated attempts upon the height on our left by the valley, I had placed two brigades of British cavalry in that valley, supported in the rear by the Duc d'Albuquerque's division of Spanish cavalry.
The enemy then placed light infantry in the range of mountains on the left of the valley, which were opposed by a division of Spanish infantry under Lieut. Gen. de Bassedent.
The general attack began by the march of several columns of infantry into the valley with a view to attack the height occupied by Major General Hill. These columns were immediately charged by the 1st German light dragoons and 22d dragoons, under the command of Gen. Anson, directed by Lieut. Gen. Payne, and supported by General Fane's brigade of heavy cavalry; and although the 23d dragoons suffered considerable loss, the charge had the effect of preventing the execution of that part of the enemy's plan.
At the same time he directed an attack upon Brigadier General Alexander Campbell's position in the centre of the combined armies, and on the right of the British.
This attack was most successfully repulsed by Brigadier General Campbell, supported by the King's regiment of Spanish cavalry, and two battalions of Spanish infantry; and Brigadier Gen. Campbell took the enemy's cannon.
The Brigadier General mentions particularly the conduct of the 97th, and 2d battalion 7th, and of the 2d battalion 53d regiments, and I was highly satisfied with the manner in which this part of the position was defended.
An attack was also made at the same time upon Lieut. Gen. Sherbrooke's division, which was on the left and centre of the first line of the British army.
This attack was most gallantly repulsed by a charge with bayonets, by the whole division, but the brigade of Guards, which were on the right, having advanced too far, they were exposed on their left flank to the fire of the enemy's battery, and of their retiring columns; and the division was obliged to retire towards the original position, under cover of the second line of Gen. Cotton's brigade of cavalry, which I had moved from the centre, and of the first battalion 48th regiment.
I had moved this regiment from its original position on the heights, as soon as I observed the advance of the Guards, and it was formed in the plain, and advanced upon the enemy, and covered the formation of Lieut. Gen. Sherbrooke's division.
Shortly after the repulse of this general attack, in which apparently all the enemy's troops were employed, he commenced his retreat across the Alberche, which was conducted in the most regular order, and was effected during the night, leaving in our hands twenty pieces of cannon, ammunition, tumbrils, and some prisoners.
Your Lordship will observe by the inclosed return the great loss which we have sustained of valuable officers and soldiers, in this long and hard fought action, with more than double our numbers. That of the enemy has been much greater. I am informed that entire brigades of infantry have been destroyed, and indeed the battalions that retreated were much reduced in numbers. By all accounts their loss is 10,000 men. Gens. Lapasse and Morlot are killed—Gens. Sebastiani and Boulet wounded.
I have particularly to lament the loss of Major General Mackenzie, who had distinguished himself on the 27th—and of Brigadier General Langwerth of the King's German Legion—and of Brigade Major Beckett, of the Guards.
Your Lordship will observe, that the attacks of the enemy were principally, if not entirely, directed against the British troops. The Spanish Commander in Chief, his officers and troops, manifested every disposition to render us assistance, and those of them which were engaged did their duty; but the ground which they occupied was so important, and its front at the same time so difficult, that I did not think it proper to urge them to make any movement on the left of the enemy while he was engaged with us.
I have reason to be satisfied with the conduct of all the officers and troops. I am much indebted to Lieut. Gen. Sherbrooke for the assistance I received from him, & vision to the charge with bayonets.
To Lieut. Gen. Payne and the cavalry, particularly Gen. Anson's brigade, to Major Gens. Hill and Wilson, Brigadiers Gens. Alexander Campbell, Richard Stewart, & Cameron, and to the divisions and brigades of infantry under their commands respectively, particularly the 29th regiment, commanded by Col. White, the 1st battalion 48th, commanded by Col. Donnellan, afterwards when that officer was wounded, by Major Middlemore: the 2d battalion 7th, commanded by Lieut. Col. Sir William Myers: the 2d battalion 53d, commanded by Lieut. Col. Bingham; the 97th, commanded by Col. Lyon: the 1st battalion of detachment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Bunbury; and 2d battalion 31st, commanded by Major Watson; and of the 45th, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Guard, and 5th battalion 60th, commanded by Major Davy, on the 27th.
The advance of the brigade of Guards was most gallantly conducted by Brigadier Gen. Campbell, and when necessary, that brigade retired, and formed again in the best order.
The artillery under Brigadier Gen.霍worth was also, throughout these days, of the greatest service, and I had every reason to be satisfied with the assistance I received from the Chief Engineer Lieut. Col. Fletcher, the Adjutant Gen. Brigadier Gen. the Hon. C. Stewart, and the Quarter Master General Colonel Murray, and the Officers of these Departments respectively and from Colonel Bathurst and the Officers of my personal Staff.
I also received much assistance from Col. O'Lawlor, of the Spanish service, and from Brigadier Gen. Whittingham who was wounded when bringing up the two Spanish battalions to the assistance of Brigadier Gen. Alexander Campbell. I send this by Captain Lord Fitzroy Somerset, who will give your Lordship any
further information, and whom I beg leave to recommend.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) ARTHUR WELLESLEY.
Extract of a Letter from Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Arthur Wellesley, K.B. to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, dated Talavera. Aug. 1, 1809.
Since I had the honor of addressing you on the 29th of July, the enemy have continued to keep a rear guard of about ten thousand men on the heights on the left of the Alberche.
The extreme fatigue of the troops, the want of provisions, and the number of wounded to be taken care of, have prevented me from moving from my position.
Brigadier Gen. Crauford arrived with his brigade on the 29th in the morning, having marched 12 Spanish leagues in little more than 24 hours.
Extract of a letter from Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Wellesley to Lord Viscount Castlereagh, dated Talavera, Aug. 1st 1809.
When I addressed you this morning, I had not received the report from the outposts. It appears that the enemy withdrew the rear guard, which was posted on the heights on the left of the Alberche last night at eleven o'clock, and the whole army marched towards Sant Olalla. I conclude with an intention of taking up a position in the neighbourhood of Guadarama.
NEW-YORK, October 3.
QUEBEC, Sept. 14.
Capture of Senegal by the British.
The Surrey, capt. Potts, sailed from Madeira July 28, and from Fayal Aug. 13.—Capt. P. has communicated the following intelligence.
"The fortress and dependencies of Senegal surrendered, on the 12th of July, to his Britannic Majesty's forces, under the command of Com. Columbine of H. M. S. Soleby."
"The forces consisted of 100 men of the Royal African corps from Goree, and the sailors and marines of the squadron, in all 400 rank and file. These were accompanied by eight gun boats belonging to the fleet. The enemy made a sortie to drive the troops back, but after a skirmish of two hours they retreated to the fort. In the mean time the gun boats attempted to pass the bar; but only three of them had the good fortune to get over: they however succeeded in cutting the boom and capturing two of the enemy's gun boats, and maintained themselves within a short distance of the fort. After some further resistance the enemy surrendered prisoners of war, to be sent home and regularly exchanged."
"The Squadron consisted of the Soleby, commodore Columbine, the Tigress brig, captain Parker, one Liverpool letter of marque, one transport, and gun boats."
"The Soleby unfortunately got on shore, having run very close in to protect the landing of our troops and was lost. Capt. Parker and one midshipman and several seamen were drowned in two boats which upset and sunk on the bar."
The capture of Senegal, by the English, is confirmed by Captain Porter, in the Triton, who arrived at Boston on Friday, and informs, that on the 22d Aug. in lat. 39 45, lon. 28 44, he was boarded from the British schooner Topaze from Fayal, with the Derwent brig, of 18 guns, had put in, and informed that Senegal surrendered on the 12th July; and that the Soleby frigate was lost. Commodore Columbine commanded the naval, and Major Maxwell the land forces.
Extract of a letter—Dated, Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 3, 1809.
"A Spanish vessel has just arrived here in 14 days from Buenos Ayres, with information that the new Spanish Viceroy had arrived there from Spain, and a Governor at Monte Video; that on the 13th ult. Liniers gave up the government quietly; and had retired with an annuity, and the rank of Field Marshal, in consideration of past services. Senior Elio, late Governor of Monte Video gave up at the same time. No English or neutral vessels will be allowed to enter the river without a special licence from the Spanish Junta, or the government of Buenos Ayres; which may generally be established here."
Liniers, it is expected, will open the ports in the River Plate to British merchandise, at a duty of 24 per cent. ad valorem , the same as imposed upon all goods into the Brazils: for according to the present state of things, the officers of the Custom-houses reaped the principal advantages from the goods now sold in the South American markets, of which there were considerable quantities, and which they allowed to be clandestinely landed.— London Paper.
SEVILLE, Aug. 8.
General Venegas sends intelligence from Ocana, under date the 5th inst., that on that day, the 1st, 2d and 3d divisions of his army covered themselves with glory on the banks of the Tagus and Aranjuez, where they completely repelled three most vigorous attacks of the enemy—the sang froid and gallantry of our troops being beyond all praise. The enemy were beaten 14 and 15,000 strong, and the action lasted from 5 in the afternoon till 8 at night.
By another dispatch of General Cuesta's, the combined Anglo-Spanish army is known to be at the bridge of the Archbishop, on the right and left of the Tagus, observing that of marshal Soult.
August 14.
GEN. VENEGAS' DISPATCH.
Most Excellent Sir, This morning, at half past five, the army under my command was attacked by the enemy in Almonacid, and at seven a very brisk fire of both artillery and musketry had extended throughout the whole of the line. The number of the assailants was very considerable, and we have no doubt but it exceeded 25,000 men.
Our troops maintained a most honorable fight for nine hours together, during five of which the fire was tremendous indeed—but the enemy having made themselves masters of a height which formed our left, obtained
an advantage in point of position, and were on the point of turning us—which circumstance induced me to recover on a retreat, previously forming to cover it, the second division which had hitherto suffered least. The national honor has been maintained unimpaired. Blood has been shed, indeed, and we have lost excellent officers—but I conceive, that the enemy's own loss amounts to 3,000 men. I cannot at present, send the particulars to your Excellency, but I will do so whenever I have time.
Camp Marshal D. Roman de Carvajal, set out post from Tembleque for la Cerrajina, where he will assume the command, and collect as many troops and sharpers as possible, until I reach the Sierra myself with the army. May God, &c.
(Signed) VENEGAS. Head Quarters, Camunas. Aug. 11, 1809. To H. E. Don Antonio Corael.
August 17. The forces which Soult has brought to the Tagus, do not merely consist of the division under his orders, but include the whole of the French troops in Castile. This has occasioned the retrograde movement of our armies. They extend from the Mesa de Bor as far as Almaraz, and will shortly be reinforced by 9000 English, who are already in Alcantara—and further we are positively told, by Beresford's division, which appears to have reached Ciudad Rodrigo, to the number of 15,000 men. The united armies of Austria and Galicia must, by this time have penetrated into Castile.—A French division has marched from the Tagus to Placencia, undoubtedly to observe the armies which may fall upon the rear of their troops.
The army of the centre has fought at Almonacid with great valor. Its retreat has been a military one, attended with the fatal dispersion which we have lamented upon other occasions. On the 12th, its head quarters were in Argomilla. Venegas intended to send part of his troops to the Sierra, and to advance with the remainder of the army, which is a proof that the French are not pursuing him. If it be so, we may hope, that La Mancha will not be afflicted again, with the continuance of the French troops.
The Tarragona report of the 7th, states 600 men to have entered Geronia, a reinforcement most acceptable to that garrison. The prodigies of valor and patriotism which it is performing, would obtain no credit, if the Spanish revolution had not already afforded many instances of the kind. Whenever the enemy assailed it, which is often the case, they are obliged to retire with great loss.
[Semanario Patriotico.] [The next number contains, at full length, the same general's dispatch, relative to the unsuccessful attack made on the 5th, by the French upon his army at Aranjuez: which was noticed in last Saturday's Chronicle. General V states, that upon being informed by general Cuesta, that the British army had marched out in the morning of the 3d, and that he intended to follow it with his own in the evening of the same day, to make head against Soult, who was advancing on the side of Placencia, he foresaw, that the troops under his command would be attacked, as soon as intelligence of his movement should reach Joseph & Victor, who (in consequence of their defeat at Talavera) had fallen back; the former upon Huesca with 15,000 men, and the latter upon Mequedea with 10,000 men. And accordingly general V. made the necessary dispositions to repulse the enemy, and as proved in the event, in so able and judicious a manner, that the latter, meeting every where with an unconquerable resistance, desisted from the attempt, and withdrew with a loss of 100 killed and 1000 men wounded, that of the Spanish being far less important, as it is estimated at 200 in all.]
The dispatch concludes with bestowing the highest encomiums upon all the corps engaged, as well as all their officers; and general Venegas having particularly recommended to the Board Brigadier D. Pedro Agustín Ciron, who commanded in Aranjuez, and upon whom had therefore devolved, the task of carrying the plan of defence into execution, the brigadier has been immediately promoted to the rank of Camp Marshal.
[Boston Courier.] PROCLAMATION OF MARSHAL AUGEREAU, Commander in chief of the army of Catalonia.
Spaniards, Catalonians! I come in the midst of you H. M. the Emperor of the French and King of Italy, has conferred upon me the command of his armies in Catalonia.
Spaniards! I know and love you. Seduced by perfidious insinuations, unhappy and wretched victims, blind tools of a cabinet, the enemy of France and of humanity, numbers, great numbers of your brethren are bent upon protracting a war, the issue of which never was doubtful. They scorn and reject the blessings and favors which would be lavished upon them by an august sovereign, a hero whom God, in his mercy, created for the happiness and glory of Europe and of the world.
Spaniards! the hero of France loves and esteems you: his virtuous heart wishes for, and actually stands in need of, your happiness and prosperity. The God who endured Napoleon with invincible valor, also enriches him with goodness and tender-hearted humanity.
Napoleon is lamenting your misfortunes and evils; his paternal heart is rent by the calamities which his formidable armies have already brought and will further bring upon you, if you persist in turning a deaf ear to the voice of truth, if you continue in a fatal blindness.
Give up, therefore, hopes never to be realized; abjure a spurious love, a criminal honor, which by inducing you to take up arms against a truly paternal monarch, the august brother of the great Napoleon, offends, and kindles the wrath of heaven, which gave him to you in its clemency; do not entertain any longer a useless hope.—God protects France; a God leads Napoleon by the hand, covers and shelters him under his wings, and even chains victory to his triumphant car.
Valiant Spaniards! submit. Europe is submitting and surrendering by degrees. Spaniards! I know you; and you also must know me. I have long entertained a high regard for you; and, provided you submit, you shall certainly find in me a true

friend. Your persons, your properties, what- ever belong to you shall be sacred to me.
Errors and faults will meet with indul- gence; moderation, loyalty and fidelity may depend upon our assistance and protection; but let peridy tremble! For the obstinate rebel, for the miscreant who shall blow up the flames of discord, there will be no for- giveness; the thunderbolt, already quiver- ing over his head, is ready to fall.
Citizens, who have been hitherto misled; come back, come back to your homes; tradesmen, resume your useful occupations; honest villagers, lay down the sword; take up the plough; hasten to cultivate, undis- turbed and unmolested, the lands of your forefathers; & lose no time to fertilise those fields which have been but too long aban- doned. And ye faithful Spaniards who are reaping the happy fruit, the reward of your fidelity, join your voice with ours; call back those unfortunate brothers of yours who are going astray; tell them that we love them, that Napoleon will forget their errors, their faults, and that your happiness will ever be the constant object of his paternal solicitude; tell those misled brothers, that they will ever find me ready to carry their petitions to the foot of the throne of that monarch who is so partial to truth; that they are under the protection of our arms; and that, formidable to rebels and bad citizens, what- ever their numbers may be, we shall, at all times, support and defend the submis- sive and loyal inhabitants, and punish the insults offered them; but tell them also, and insist upon it, that clemency has its li- mits, which will finally be followed by the days of vengeance.
A powerful army is spreading over your territory, a formidable army is coming, and woe to him who shall dare to resist me! for I will listen to nothing but a just indigna- tion and a most just fury; and not one of you will be able to screen himself from a dreadful vengeance.
Saragossa is yet smoking! and, there- fore, ye Catalans, who might wish or dare to follow her example, look on her ashes, her ruins, and tremble!
The Marshal of the empire, Duke of Castiglione.
(Signed) AUGEREAU. Perpignan, July 2, 1809.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3. Arrived yesterday at this port, the brig General Eaton, from St. Ubes, sailed the 10th August—the captain of which has fa- voured us with Portuguese papers to that date—but they contain nothing new. Au- gust 13, lat. 27 24. lon. 13 27, spoke schr John, 54 days from New-York, for Cadiz. Same day was boarded by a British brig of war for Lisbon, bound on a cruise off the Western Islands. Had no men impres- sed.
The captain of the above vessel informs that no official accounts of the battle of the 27th and 28th July, had arrived in Portu- gal before he sailed; although sufficient time had elapsed. By all the private letters re- ceived at St. Ubes from Spain, it appear- ed that the English army had suffered much—the whole of their advanced guards having been cut up, previous to the gene- ral engagement, and Sir A. Wellesley had to make his escape to the main body of the army by flight, accompanied by a few horse- men.
The loss on the part of the British was understood to be at least 10,000 men, ex- clusive of officers; having been driven from all their positions, except that occu- pied by the artillery. This news dare not be published at St. Ubes—and was related to our informant by the British consul at that place.
The English (as usual) and their friends the Portuguese, have laid all the blame upon the poor Spaniards—they say the Spaniards did not arrive at the field of bat- tle, until the second day of the action—and when they did arrive, expressed some un- willingness to occupy the positions their British friends had assigned them.
The corps, composed of the students, had disbanded, & returned to their homes, being dissatisfied with the tyrannical con- duct of the British officers that had been placed over them. The militia of St. Ubes had demanded permission of the governor to return to their homes, but be- ing refused, the principal part of them had deserted.
BALTIMORE, October 3. From the Coffee House Books.
Arrived, schr. Trim, M. S. Bunbury, from Messina and Gibraltar, 26 days—sundries, George Stiles.
The Spaniards and French had a severe action within 7 leagues of Seville the 22d August. The French army consisted of 50,000 men—the result was not known at Gibraltar the 27th August.
Cuesta and some other Spanish generals have resigned, and the command of the Spanish army given to Sir Arthur Welles- ley. The reason the Spanish gens. give for resigning, is, that they could not depend on their men. Either gen. Cuesta or Roma- na was at Algeziras the 27th of August as a private gentleman, and some of the Junta have returned to their homes.
Capt. B. says that the above was brought express to Gibraltar; he received it from an English officer. But it was not in the papers. However Capt. B. brought only one Gibraltar paper.
From the Boston Centinel.
THE FRENCH ARMIES. The French armies have become the wonder and admiration of the civilized world. Their discipline is acknowledged by all their enemies; and their organiza- tion is perhaps at the summit of perfection. To the mere reader of the history of pas- sing events, as well as the military man, some minutes of the component parts of this astonishing machinery must be interesting.
We have been favored with the official Army List of the French empire, for 1809; from which we have collected the particu- lars which follow:—
The General Staff of the Army, consist of Three lieutenants of the emperor. Twelve marshals of the empire. Four senators have the title of marshals of the empire.
Eight inspectors colonels-generals. One hundred fifty-seven generals of di- vision. Two hundred eighty six generals of bri- gade.
The lieutenants of the emperor, are the kings of Spain (Joseph) and Naples (Jo- achim) and the viceroy of Italy (Eugene) all surrounded Napoleon; who command the French armies in their several domin- ions.
The prince of Neufchatel (Berthier) vice constable of France, holds the temporary rank of "Major gen. of the grand army," and is the emperor's lieutenant with that army.
The marshals of the empire, are, 1. M. the duke of Corneglio, [Moncey] inspector general of the Gendarmerie. 2. duke of Rivoli [Massena]. 3. duke of Castiglione, [Augereau]. 4. M. the prince of Ponte Corvo, [Bernadotte]. 5. duke of Dalmatia (Soult) commandant of the 2d corps of the army of Spain. 6. M. Brune. 7. duke of Montebello (Lannes) colonel general of Swiss, commandant superior of the 3d and 5th corps of the army of Spain [dead]. 8. duke of Trevise (Mortier) commandant of the 5th corps of the army of Spain. 9. duke of Elchingen (Ney) commandant of the 6th corps of the army of Spain. 10. duke of Auerstadt (Davoust.) 11. duke of Istria (Bessiers) commandant of the imperial guard, and the reserve of cavalry of the army of Spain, since with the grand army. 12. duke of Beluno (Victor) commandant of the 1st corps of the army of Spain.
NOTE. It is stated in the 28th Bulletin, that 3 new marshals of the empire had been cre- ated in July last, viz. 1. M. count Oudinot. 2. duke of Ragusa [Marmont] 3. M. Mac- donald.
N. B. The marshals of the empire, ex- cepting marshal Macdonald, are all grand officers, decorated with the cord of the legion of honor. Marshal Macdonald, un- less advanced on his promotion, was only a grand officer of that leg. on. Whist on this N. B. we shall mention that there are five grades of titles in the legion of honor, viz. 1. Grand Officers decorated with the grand cord. 2. grand officers—3. com- manders—4. officers—5. knights [cheva- liers].
The four senators, having the title of marshals of the empire, are,
1. Marshal Duke of Valmy [Kellermann] 2. Duke of Dantzig [Lefebvre] 3. Count Perignon, Governor of Naples—and, 4. Count Serurier, Governor of the Invalids hospitals.
The Inspectors and Colonels Generals are, 1. M. count Ganteaume, inspector ge- neral of the coast of the ocean. 2. Count Decres, minister of marine, inspector ge- neral of the Mediterranean coast. 3. M. Sanzis, inspector general of artillery. 4. Count Dejean, minister of war, inspector general of fortifications. 1. Count Gouvion St. Cyr, col. gen. of cuirassiers. 2. Count Baraguey D'Hilliers, col. gen. of dragoons. 3. Duke of Abrantes [Junot] col. gen. of hussars. 4. Duke of Ragusa [Marmont] col. gen. of horse cuirassiers.
NOTE.—The 29th bulletin also men- tions, that the places of colonel general of Swiss [vacant by the death of marshal La- nes] and the colonel general of cuirassiers, are vacant.
The Imperial Gendarmerie (police mi- lita soldiers) consists of 713 officers, and 17,931 men. They are divided into 29 de- partmental legions, 58 squadrons, 123 com- panies, 388 lieutenancies, and 2795 brigades, viz. 1365 of horse, and 930 of foot, of 105 men each, with a few exceptions. The duke of Castiglione (Augereau) is first in- spector general of this force.
The Imperial Artillery consists of 8 regi- ments of foot artillery, 6 regiments of horse artillery, 2 battalions of pontoniers; 16 companies of artificers; 4 companies of Armourers; 26 battalions of battering ar- tillery, 111 companies of coast cannoniers, 28 companies of cannoniers—sedenaires, and 18 companies of veteran cannoniers.
The general of div. Sanzis, grand officer of the empire, is first inspector general of this force. The following are generals of Division of artillery: baron d'Abie, Lecombe St. Mich- el, count Soshier, count Androssy, Dalouy, count Law de Lauriston, Gassendi, baron de Seroux, count de Laribissiere, baron de Ca- reil, baron Hanicourt, St. Laurent, Perneil, and baron de Sonimont.
The Infantry is composed of 90 regiments of infantry of the line, and 27 regiments of light infantry. The regiments are numbered but we find some vacancies in the series, so that the last regiment of the line is No. 120; the last of the light Infantry No. 32.
The Cavalry is composed of 78 regiments, viz. two of carabiniers, 42 of Cuirassiers, 30 of dragoons, 24 of chas- seurs, and 10 of hussars.
The corps of veterans is composed of ten semi-brigades. In the preceding article, the household troops of the emperor, or the imperial guards, are not included. This establishment is composed of a general staff; of a general administration —of a corps of foot grenadiers—of a corps of foot Chasseurs—of a regiment of fusiliers at- tached to the foot chas- seurs—of a second re- giment of fusiliers attached to the foot gren- adiers—of a corps of horse grenadiers, and a squadron of velites—(1) of a corps of dragoons and a squadron of velites—(2) of a corps of Polish light horse—of a corps of light-artillery, park and artificers, and a squadron of velites—of a legion of select gendarmerie—of two batta- lions of train artillery—of a battalion of seamen —of a company of mamelukes attached to the horse chas- seurs—and of a company of veterans attached to the foot grenadiers. These are all chosen troops.
NOTE. (1) A species of light troops, which, we are told, mount behind the dragoons, &c., and when arrived at the scene of action, dismount and form by themselves.
The general staff of the household troops, is composed of the following: the Dukes of Auerstadt, who commands the foot gren- adiers; of Dalmatia, who commands the foot chas- seurs; of Istria, who commands the cavalry; and of Trevise, who com- mands the artillery and seamen.
The aids-de-camp of the emperor, are the counts Lamorais, Law de Lauriston, Chaffargilli, and R pp; the duke of Rovigo, all generals of division—count Le Brun, general of brigade—counts Bertrand and M. ton, generals of division—M. Gardonne. general of brigade—and count Reille, gen. of division.
Domestic.
TO THE Editors of the National Intelligencer. Baltimore, 22 Sept. 1809.
GENTLEMEN, In my letter of the 20th of May last addressed to you on the subject of some improvements (I will not call them dis- coveries, as being nothing new under the sun) it was stated I was then about taking out three patent rights, and that I would probably soon have it in my power to give you information of others that were only then contemplated. To fulfil that promise is now the object of this letter. The first is a machine for getting out small grain, of all kinds, without injuring the straw, while at the same time it is screened and completely prepared for market by one operation, in a way likely to be useful to the farmer, as it is expect- ed to unite cheapness, expedition, econo- my and eff. It may also be applied as a mill for grinding apples, if the Cylen- ders are made of cast iron or very hard wood. The other is a new method of con- ducting distilling operations, by which it is proposed to perform the whole process in the still itself without the use of casks or mash tubs, substituting cast metal in- stead of copper stills; these stills are to be enamelled on their inside so as to prevent injurious contact between the spirit and the iron. Seven stills may be worked by one fire, and the whole started when at the highest point of their fermentation with- out danger of dispersing or wasting the pure alcohol, the preservation of which is so essential to the perfection of distilling operations. If this theory be correct, and I trust it will be found so, the produce might be expected of the best quality and in the greatest possible quantity from a given measure of grain or sweet. Here are fine promises you will allow, it only re- mains to be seen whether they can be ful- filled by the test of useful experiment. In that case only do I desire or wish for public encouragement.
I am, sir, Your obt. servant, JOSEPH COPPINGER.
P. S. It is proposed where it is wished for to have double bottoms to these stills, the outer one so placed to be put on or taken off as wished for.
HALIFAX COUNTY.
October 1st, 1809.
THE Subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country offers for sale in his county, 635 acres of land, where- on he at present resides. This land is e- qual in quality to most of the high land in the neighbourhood, and superior to a con- siderable portion of it; is well adapted to the culture of grain of all kinds, tobacco and cotton; and is highly improved with houses, inclosures, &c. with excellent springs of water. The dwelling house is sixty four feet in length, composed of a centre part 24 by 22 feet, two stories high, & wings of 20 by 18 feet, covered with heart pine featheredged plank and shingles— the chimneys and under pinning of brick, with convenient fire places, windows, &c. in the several apartments; stair cases, &c. in suitable style. The kitchen is 28 by 16 feet, a meat house 12 by 10 feet, and a dairy 10 by 8 feet, are all framed houses neatly built, covered with featheredged plank and pine shingles, the two last with heart shingles; the whole under-pinned with brick; plank & brick floors as they severally require, with a large brick chimney in the kitchen suitable for cooking & a stair case with an upper room, and other finishings. These houses are all new & cost upwards of $2,000. There are also a number of o- ther convenient houses. About 100 acres are cleared and inclosed, and divided by good fences, into fields of from 10 to 20 acres, and in fine order for cropping—he resides, except a small part, is woodland finely timbered and of better quality than any heretofore cleared:—The whole lies well, is within two miles of Halifax C. irt- house, upon the large trading road from the upp. Country to Richmond and Pe- tersburg, which renders it a most eligible stanc for any person wishing to turn his attention to public business. The price required is only six dollars per acre, which is considerably under its value, in cash— but if time is wished it can be given as far as three or four years upon payment of le- gal interest. The sale will be made pri- vately by the sub-criber, and possession given when required.
Wm BERRYMAN GREEN.
THE Subscribers wish to purchase immediately, BLACK WALNUT TIMBER sufficient for the making of two thousand gun stocks.—Any person wish- ing to contract for, furnishing the said timber, will apply to us, at our shop op- posite the Government house.
Steward, Quarrier & Kernes. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809.
THE above subscribers wish to employ SIX GOOD WORKMEN at the GUN SMITH'S business, to whom liberal wa- ges will be given. Also five or six BOYS will be taken as apprentices.
Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1809.
The Republicans in Maryland have suc- ceeded in their elections. The Seat is entirely democratic, it being originally so, another term of service not having yet ex- pired. The House of Delegates consists of eighty members, whereof it is now ascer- tained, the republicans, in the elections which have just taken place, have forty- two certain. An addition to this majority is looked for when all the returns come in. The governor is chosen in Maryland by the legislature. Last year the House of Dele- gates was federal. Thus, Vermont and Maryland again "look well to the right."
The details of the battle of Talavera, given by General Wellesley, clearly prove that the fight between himself and Victor, ended for him in one of Pyrrhus's victories; that is to say, such anoth- er one would ruin him. Subsequent ac- counts from Spain inform us of the disas- ters of the Spaniards at Aranjuez, under Venegas, who was compelled to fly towards the Sierra Morena, to guard the passes leading to Seville. Every thing tends to show that the British cause in Spain is hopeless. If Sir Arthur Wellesley is not made captive in the Peninsula with all his troops, it will be because he understands running better than fighting.
The defeat of Venegas at Aranjuez ac- counts for the retreat of Victor from Tal- avera. We have Wellesley's word for it, that Victor left the field of battle in perfect good order; of course he was not routed. His orderly retreat, we conceive, must have been occasioned by information of the ad- vance of Venegas with the Spanish forces along the Tagus to Aranjuez. We have seen, by Gibraltar accounts, that the Junta General did not find it quite so easy to get to Madrid as had imagined.
The last accounts from the Spanish pe- ninsula will open the eyes of the honest por- tion of the federalists of America. It is stated that Cuesta and Romana have declined the conduct of the troops, and that Welles- ley is left in supreme command; that is, that the conflict in Spain is now stripped of the pretences of patriotism, contest for freedom, and so forth, and assumes its real character, to wit: A contest between En- gland and France.
The Spaniards, it seems, are so distres- sed with the plundering of the British sol- diery, and the mercantile cupidity of the British merchants, that they have absolute- ly refused to fight: The Dons have found out John Bull at last!
BALTIMORE COLLEGE GRAND LOTTERY.
TICKETS in the BALTIMORE COLLEGE LOTTERY, at $10 50 each, may be had at this office and prizes in the New York Black River Lottery, taken in payment.
The capital prizes in the above lottery are,
2 Prizes of 20,000 dollars
3 10,000
3 5,000
3 2,500
10 1,000, &c. &c. &c.
The above lottery will positively commence drawing in Baltimore, on the first Monday in November next, and will continue drawing, after the rate of FIFTEEN HUNDRED TICK- ETS per week, until the whole is completed, and will not be liable to the shortest postponement, under any pretence whatever.
WATTS'S PRIZE LIST, will be regu- larly received at this office during the draw- ing, where adventurers may immediately know the fate of their tickets.
September 14.
GUN SMITHS, Wanted in Raleigh C. N. Carolina. TWO MEN who un- derstand the above business, will meet with encouragement in this place. I want one who understands stock ing smooth bore, and Rifle guns, and one who understands lock filing, and repairing guns. To two such men, I will give constant employ- ment and liberal wages. Men without fam- ilies would be preferred. Letters ad- dressed to the subscriber will be attended to.
44 D. PECK. N. B. RALEIGH is the seat of Govern- ment in this State, is a high, healthy, and pleasant situation, and affords very agree- able society.
THE Subscriber wishes to employ TWO good Workmen in the Wheel- wright business, to whom good wages will be given: the workmen may be at liberty to work by the piece.—Also two Appren- tices are wanted to the Wheelwright bu- siness.
A. Quarrier. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1809. [if
NOTICE—I intend to petition the le- gislature at their next session for leave to convert one of my mills on Bear Garden Creek, near New Canton, into a manufac- turing mill, which shall be exempt from the necessity of grinding corn, while the o- ther is kept for that purpose.
RANDOLPH HARRISON. October 3d, 1809. wif
WORTH ATTENTION.—The subscri- ber has laid out a considerable number of half-acre lots, adjoining the city of Rich- mond, which he offers on lease or sale to suit any enterprising man: one fourth payment in hand, will entitle the purchaser to any credit within five years with interest for the balance. The air, water and convenience to navigation and market, ought to entitle those lots to double the prices of those lots on Shoc- koe Hill without prospect. The soil for gar- dens and clay for bricks superior to any in the city. He would lay out to suit purchasers, one hundred acres or more in lots of 4 or 6 acres for grass or wood lots—BRICK or WOOD WORK or MATERIAL for BUILDING, will be taken in part.
RICHARD ADAMS. Richmond Hill, Sept. 24th, 1809. w6t
POSTSCRIPT.
New-York, Oct. 4.
Late last night the Spanish frigate Cornel- la, Capt. Don Joseph Rodriguez de Arias, ar- rived at the quarantine ground. She sailed from Cadiz on the 20th of August. This ves- sel had brought out his excellency Don Lew- is de Onis, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary from his Catholic Majesty Fer- dinand the 7th, to the United States of Amer- ica. Also Don Bartholomew Rengenet, Coun- sul from his Catholic Majesty for Philadelphia, their ladies, daughters and domestics, and Mr. Richard Bailey of this city.
On the 30th ult. the frigate spoke the ship Ariadne, Wyberg, 27 days from Liverpool for Charleston—Informed, that the English had got possession of all the Islands on the coast of Holland.
We also learn, that after the battle of Tale- vera, the French army attacked General Venegas in Aranjuez, and were driven back with considerable loss, after three hard fought battles. Venegas afterwards returned towards the Sierra Morena, in a state of want of provi- sions, the French having destroyed every thing. The French garrison of Madrid had gone into the Retiro, with their adherents, the People having risen up against them, and gone out to meet Venegas in his advance.
(Mer. Advertiser.)
New-York, Oct. 5.
We learn further, by the Spanish frigate, that Geronia, which defends itself in the most astonishing manner, has been relieved by General Blake, who is collecting his army and artillery at Tortosa, to go against Saragossa, where the French have been ob- liged to concentrate themselves, in conse- quence of the people of Arragon having ri- sen against them en masse.
The Spanish mountaineers from Arragon, Navarre, and Catalonia, had made an ir- ruption into several parts of France, burnt some towns, and levied contributions on the inhabitants.
The Supreme Junta continued at Seville, but it was expected they would soon remove to Madrid, from whence Joseph Bonaparte, with 6000 men, had a second time effected his escape. He was gone to Somma Sierra, a strong pass between France and Spain. The St. Fulgence, a Spanish 74, had ar- rived at Cadiz from Lima with eight mil- lions of dollars.
After the battle of Talavera the British and Spanish armies were only prevented from pursuing their victory and following the French in their retreat by the want of provisions and forage, the French having burnt and destroyed the harvest. This same circumstance induced the combined armies to fall back, a short distance, on the Tagus. On their way thither they heard of Marshal Soult with a detachment of the French army of about 20,000 men, which had been sent back upon the rear of the English for the purpose of cutting them to pieces on their retreat to Lisbon which the French had so assuredly calculated upon. But the battle of Talavera, turned out ra- ther contrary to their expectations, the Marshal returned by the road he came, his army being without artillery or even ne- cessaries.
During the battle of Talavera, a Spanish regiment which was not in the engagement, left the ground in a panic and reported in Talavera that all was lost, in consequence of which the Intendant of the army ordered all the provisions to fall back to the Tagus, by means of which hasty measure, the ar- my which had been engaged for nearly two days, found itself without provisions for nearly forty-eight hours. For this misconduct, the Brigadier who commanded the regiment, was executed on the spot, and orders given to put to death every third officer and every tenth man of soldiers. Part of the executions took place, but a stop was put to them by the humane interposition of Sir Arthur Wellesley.
In consequence of the above order to re- move all the provisions, the combined ar- mies found it necessary to fall back to the Tagus.
On Sir A. Wellesley's retiring, he sent a flag of truce to the French, informing them that the great heat of the climate prevent- ed his taking his wounded with him, and re- questing that he might have permission to send his surgeons to attend them; which was granted.
After the battle of Talavera, Venegas having advanced within sight of Madrid, received information from Cuesta, that the French were concentrating towards Toled, and fell back as far as Aranjuez. In this position he was attacked three several times by the French but he repulsed them every time with great slaughter. After this he fell back to Sierra Morena, principal- ly for want of provisions.
Madrid had been abandoned by the French. King Joseph had retired with 6000 men to Somma Sierra, a strong pass situated on the road from Madrid to France, supposed to be for the purpose of securing a retreat, as Beresford with a combined army of Portuguese, Spanish, & English, & Romana with the army of Galicia and A- sturians, and the Duke of Parque were com- ing down upon Madrid, with as was said, 80,000 men.
The Duke of Parque had already taken Salamanca from the French, and Romana was in Valladolid by the last accounts.
Yesterday morning, about 10 o'clock, the Spanish fr

REMOVAL. The subscriber has removed near the Basin, where he continues to keep a house of Private Entertainment. He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission. HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809. tf. N. B. The highest price given for wheat. H. P.
One Thousand Pounds WANTED. FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water. The improvements are new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809. tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen from me about the 12th of Nov. 1807; a negro man slave, named Cesar, the property of the subscriber. He formerly belonged to Mr. Robert Alexander, of Campbell county, and was bought from him a small boy, in the year 1809. He is now about 6 feet high, one of his big toes is very remarkable, being split with an axe through the nail and nearly as high as the second joint, by which it is much broader and larger than the other. He was accustomed to run James River up James River in a boat owned by one Creedy, to the other side of the mountains. On delivering him to me or securing him in some jail so that I get him again, shall be paid by me the reward of twenty Dollars. This is to forewarn any person or persons from harboring or concealing him, as they may depend on it that I will prosecute such violators of the law to its full extent. ROBERT MITCHELL. City of Richmond, July 27th, 1809.
NEW MEDICINE STORE. The Subscriber have recently taken a store, near the Market Bridge, opposite Messrs. White and Shelton's, where they offer for sale a very general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES ; a few of which are enumerated viz: Gum Ammoniac A A Foulids Arabic Guaic Gamboge Mynh Opium Shell Lac Tragacanth Aqua Fortis Annato Arrow Root Camphor Couchage Red and Pale Bark Cream Tartar Chamomile Flowers Magnesia Jalap Ipecac Calomel Tartar Emet Essence Bergamot Spruce Cloves Nutmegs Mace Cassia, &c. &c. &c. Patent Medicine. Steel's Chemical Opi- dilate Bateman's Drops British Oil Essex's Peppermint Turlington's Balsam of Life Dr. Dawson's Celebrated Ich or Beauty- ing Ointment Do. do. Genuine Anti bilious and Sta- machic Bitters Do. do. Worm Powders Wheaton's Ich Oint- ment Dodd's Genuine Windham Bileous Pills Anderson's do. Hodges's do. Dr. Thomas's Aromatic Tooth Paste Do. Eye Water Febifuge Elixir for Ague and Fever Hinkley's Initial Re- medy for the Piles Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir or Cough Drops Genuine Spice Butters. ALSO A general assortment of PAINTS & DYING DRUGS —all of which will be sold as low as at any other store in this city. Medical practition- ers and gentlemen who are in the habit of selling medicine in the country, will do well to call. VAIL & ROGERS. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1809.
A BANK NOTE of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS was taken from a block by who called him self James Smith, & say he found it in the street—N. B. thinking it proper to let the boy keep it I obtained 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 19th, 1809. tf
20 Dollars Reward, IS offered for apprehending ANDREW , a negro slave, who absconded the beginning of this month RUN AWAY from the subscriber residing in the neighborhood of Amelia Court House. 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. Blace of Manchester, in his tobacco steamer. 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
IN COUNCIL, Sept. 19th, 19th, 1809. It is advised, that from and after the 1st day of January next, the Auditor be instructed in every case where any claim by virtue of an order or certificate of court is presented to him by a person whose name is not mentioned therein, to require such person to produce also an order or power of Attorney from the individual in whose favor such order or Certificate of court was made, together with an affidavit of one witness at least, certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public, that such individual, legally signed and acknowledged the same. And to give general information of this rule, it is advised that a copy thereof be published in the Virginia Argus, Enquirer, Petersburg Intelligencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynchburg Star, Staunton Eagle, and Winchester Gazette, once a week, until the first day of January next. Exract from the Journal, (writings) DANIEL L. HYLTON clc
A FEW COPIES OF Burk's History of Virginia IN THREE VOLUMES Are for sale at this office.
FOR SALE. —A handsome, second hand, London built CHARIOT , which has been but little used and is in a good state of preservation. Apply to the printer, or to Mr. HUGHES , coach maker, opposite the Old City Tavern, where the carriage may be seen.
NOTICE. —All persons concerned are required to take notice, that we have sold the debts due to the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, and of Dunlop Pollok & Co. of Manchester, to Messrs. Tompkins and Murray, of Richmond, and that payments hereafter are to be made to them alone or to those whom they may empower to collect. James & John Dunlop. Petersburg, Sept. 1st, 1809.
THOSE indebted to the late concerns of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. of Manchester, and Robert Pollok & Co. of Richmond, are now requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, as longer indulgence cannot be granted. Lawyers and agents having the collection or settlement of debts due either of the above concerns, will be pleased to forward us statements of the business in their hands. Tompkins & Murray. Richmond, 1st September, 1809. 3m
NOTICE. —Once more, it is hereby requested that those who are indebted to the trustees of the Richmond Academy, do make payment to the subscriber, as the work is now begun, and it is expected that there will be laid from one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand bricks in the walls of the Academy this fall. He has understood the collection by agreement with John Brockenbrough and William W. Hening, the other members of the committee, appointed by a board of trustees: Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that the collector may have as little trouble as possible in the collection, in order to have money in hand, to carry on so laudable an undertaking. ROBT. MITCHELL. City of Richmond, Sept. 7th, 1809. tf
FITZWILLIAMSON & POTTER, Book Sellers and Stationers, have just received a very large supply of Fools Cap, Pot and Letter Papers; Latin, French & English school books; Pocket, school and family Bibles; Paper-hangings and bordering; Quilts of the first and inferior qualities; Metalic pens; Playing, blank and visiting cards; Ladies and Gentlemen's pocket books; Backgammon tables and Chess boards; Pearl counters; Toothbrushes and Dentifrice; Gold leaf, black lead pencils and water colors; Vocal and instrumental music; Durable Ink, &c. &c. A few new publications, among which are some novels. A great variety of Day-Books, Journals and Ledgers, Record and sheriffs books on hand. Tickets in the Rhode-Island Coal Lottery for sale, at 50 cts. each. The price will be shortly raised. The scheme of this Lottery holds out peculiar advantages to the adventurers, as will appear on an examination of it. The drawing will commence shortly. September 15. (5w)
COLUMBIAN MILLS. The subscribers having purchased the Columbian Mills, beg leave to inform the public, they are giving CASH for WHEAT AND CORN. P. HAXALL, & Co. Richmond, August 30th, 1809. tf
BLACKSMITH FOR SALE. FOR sale, a most valuable Blacksmith about 39 years of age. He is a stout well disposed negro, and probably inferior to no smith in the State. Enquire of the printer. September, 11th 1809. (3m)
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. The Subscribers wish to dispose of that valuable tract of LAND called FORT LEWIS , lying in the Counties of Botetourt and Montgomery, and containing about 2,600 acres. They also wish to sell 3,180 acres of Land lying in the County of Fluvanna, on the south side of the Rivanna river, extending from Col. Cary's line down the river, to within about a mile of Columbia. This last mentioned Land, being in five distinct tracts, will be sold separately or together, as may best suit any person desirous of purchasing. One fourth of the amount being paid in hand, any reasonable credit will be given for the balance. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, July 28. tf
THE partnership of BREAM & FOLLET is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to and from the firm, will be settled by James Bream. (Copy) James Bream. Francis Follet. Richmond, 18th Sept 1809.
JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his friends and the public, that the partnership of Bream & Follet being dissolved, the business will be continued by him. He expects shortly to receive a fresh supply of articles in the IRON MONGERY and HARDWARE LINE , which with his present stock on hand, he will sell now for cash, approved paper, or country produce. Richmond, Sept. 19th, 1809. tf
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW HANDSOME COPIES OF GIBBON'S DECLINE & FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE; To which is added, (in this edition only) THE VERY INTERESTING LIFE OF THE AUTHOR, written by HIMSELF, Eight Vols, Large Octavo, Price 22 Dol. (writings)
In Richmond Hastings Court, June 12th 1809 Elizabeth T. Younghusband and Samuel P. Parsons, administrators and administrators with the will annexed of Pleasant Younghusband, deceased—Ralston and Pleasants—Picket, Polliard and Johnson—Thomas Taylor and James Brown, late merchants & partners, under the firm of Taylor and Brown—James Brown, jun. and William N. Powell, surviving partners of the late commercial house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock. Pliffs. AGAINST Moses Davis, Prosser and Moncure and George Wm Smith. Defts. THIS cause this day came on to be heard on the bill, answer, sundry exhibits filed, and was argued by counsel, on consideration whereof, the court being of opinion that the land conveyed by the said Moses Davis and wife to the defendant George William Smith, was intended to secure the payment of the notes in the possession of the plaintiffs, Picket, Polliard and Johnson, and Ralston and Pleasants, on which suits have not been brought—and also of the judgments obtained on the notes which came to the possession of the other plaintiffs, namely, Taylor and Brown, James Brown, Jun. and the surviving partner of the house of Norvell, Watt and Bullock, as well as those taken up by Pleasant Younghusband, deceased, in his lifetime, do decree and order that Geo. W. S. do proceed to make sale of the lot of land in the bill mentioned, to the highest bidder, upon a credit until the repeal or expiration of the act concerning executions and other purposes, passed 31st January, 1809, taking bond with two good securities for the payment of the purchase money, and return the bonds by him taken to court to abide its future order, he giving two weeks notice in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, of the time and place of sale, and returning a report how he has executed this order. (A Copy) TH: C. HOWARD, CLK.
PURSUANT to the above decree, the land therein mentioned, which is situated in the county of Henrico, contiguous to the city of Richmond, being the same lot or parcel of land which was conveyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth his wife, to Messrs. Davis, by deed dated the 3d day of March, 1807, and bounded as follows, to wit: beginning and running on the road or street leading from the market house in the said city to Du Val's village, N. 4 1-2 W. 4 chains and 32 links to a street 40 feet wide dividing said lot and parcel of land and the land formerly William Cannon's, now John Doyle's, and binding on said street N. 69, E. 4 chains and 94 links to the street thence on the back street S. 4 1-2, W. 4 chains 32 links to a corner street 40 feet wide next towards said city, and binding on said street S. 39, W. 4 chains 30 links to the said road to the beginning—with the buildings and improvements thereon consisting of a large framed house—which will be sold, on the premises, at 4 o'clock, P. M. on Saturday the 21st inst. (October.) The whole land will be divided into lots according to a plot which will be exhibited on the day of sale, and these lots will be sold separately. The sale will commence at 4 o'clock in the evening. GEO. W. SMITH. Oct. 3.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust from Andrew D. 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 25th 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 situated in the county of Montgomery, containing 600 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 Chesnut Neck, containing three hundred and sixty-six acres—one other tract called Seyenans tract, 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 Prothomas 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 Hopewell Forge—one other tract adjoining thereon, 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 situated in the county of Montgomery. The said sales will be made agreeably to the directions in such cases, of the act of Assembly, passed the 31st day of January, 1809, entitled "an act concerning executions, and for other purposes." EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, Richmond, July 11th, 1809. tf
N. B. The above mentioned property is situated 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 Polliard, Geo. Pickett, or Gallego, Richard & Co in the city of Richmond. Richmond, July 11th, 1809. tf
The sale of the above mentioned property is postponed until the 23d day of November next, when it will take place at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, agreeably to the conditions in the above advertisement. EDWARD JOHNSTON, } Trustees. JOHN PROSSER, Richmond, 23d September, 1809.
NOTICE. —A petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying the passage of a law to vest the commonwealth's right to a certain lot of ground, lying and being in the city of Richmond, known by the No. 554, to the representatives of P. Younghusband, for reasons then and there to be made known. Richmond, 23d September, 1809. 4m
BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE. October 2, 1809. 3wp.
MANSON and MINOR HAVING purchased the materials of Mr. Seaton Grantland, late of this city, are prepared to execute, in a neat manner, at a short notice, and on very reasonable terms, any book, hand-bill, card or other description of printing, which their friends or the public may please to favor them with. They have in the press and intend publishing, early next week, a handsome and correct
THE different business concerns, heretofore existing under the firms of JOSEPH MARK & Co. in Rich. Va., ASHER MARK & Co. in New York, and GEORGE MARK & Co. in Manchester, Virginia, are this day dissolved by mutual consent. The partner residing at each place is charged with the settlement of their respective concerns. Those who have demands on either of the above firms, will apply accordingly for payment, and those indebted are requested to settle their accounts without delay. JOSEPH MARK. ASHER MARK. GEORGE MARK. October 2d, 1809.
THE business at Richmond will be continued under the firm of JOSEPH & GEORGE MARK , and at Manchester, under the firm of GEORGE MARK & Co. ASHER MARK having taken Joseph Linsley, jr. into co-partnership, their business will be conducted at New York, under the firm of MARK & LINSLEY. October 24, 1809. tf
M. M. MYERS of this city, and B. M. MYERS, late of Petersburg, have this day renewed their former connexion in business under the firm of M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, 2d Oct. 1809. tf
DISSOLUTION. —The partnership of THO. THOMAS and MCKINNEY, and THOMAS MCKINNEY & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having claims against either of the firms will apply to William McKinney for payment; those indebted are requested to come forward and settle their accounts with him, who alone is authorised to receive payment and grant discharges. JOHN THOMAS. WILLIAM MCKINNEY. WILLIAM BALDWIN. Greenhill, Charlotte, Sept. 1st, 1809. 2m
VALUABLE LANDS in Dinwiddie county, and LOTS in Petersburg, for sale.—One thousand acres of land, situated on the waters of Cat-Tail creek, in Dinwiddie county, on the southern stage road, about fifteen miles from Petersburg, adjoining the lands of the late Mr. Tompkins Kirby. This tract is well timbered and watered, answers well for tobacco, corn and small grain—not more than one third is cleared. There are all necessary and excellent buildings, for the purpose of cropping, and the accommodation of an overseer and negroes. One third of the purchase money will be required to be paid down, and the balance in two or three annual payments, as may be agreed on. The land will be sold in lots, or in one entire tract. Possession can be given in November or December next. Mr. Patrick Vaughan, now residing on the land, will show it at any time. If no sale is made by private contract, the said land will be publicly sold on the premises, on the 25th of October next—when the terms will be particularly advertised. Also, several HALF ACRE LOTS , unimproved, on the level south and contiguous to Mr. Powell's tavern, in Petersburg. Terms one third cash, one third in six, and one third in nine months—and if not privately disposed of before the 31st of October next, these lots will then be offered at public Auction for sale, before Mr. Powell's door. Any claims against Mr. John Y. Tabb, will be received on account of the first payment. Mr. Robert Mitchell and Mr. Archibald Thweat, of Petersburg, and Mr. Ludwell Beckett, of Amelia, are authorized in the mean time, to treat for any private sale of the above property. FRANCES TABB, for JOHN Y. TABB. July 15, 1809. 3
NOTICE is hereby given, that I intend to leave this state this fall. All persons having claims against me either on my own account or as a partner in any mercantile business, or on any other account whatsoever, are desired to bring them forward for adjustment, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claims which may be brought against me after my removal. All those indebted to me are requested to make immediate payment, as any further indulgence will not be given. Will be offered for sale, at my house, on the 13th day of October next, on a credit of 12 months on all sums above ten dollars, my stock of Cattle, Hogs, &c. sundry articles of Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Also, my crop of Corn and Fodder. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date—the interest will be deducted if punctual payment is made. Francis E. Harris. Powhatan, Sept. 8th, 1809. wf
RICHMOND, September 27th, 1809. I WISH to rent my FARM , in the neighborhood of this city. There is a very good brick house and the necessary buildings upon it. It contains fifty-six acres, of which about ten are in clover and about nine in natural meadow. The whole is inclosed with good posting and railing: it may be had for one or more years upon rent or shares; proper security being given for either the one or the other. EDM: RANDOLPH. w3t
FOR SALE, And possession given the 25th of December next, 54 acres & a half of LAND , On the Turnpike road, about 2 miles from the City of Richmond. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen and barn, and a well of good water; also an apple and peach orchard of good fruit. The land is suitable to the culture of corn, wheat, &c. and oats. The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, who lives near the land. JANE CLARKE. 3wp.
ALMANAC, Calculated by N. H. TURNER, and adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond, for the year 1810. They have on hand and intend keeping, a handsome and well executed assortment of BLANKS. Richmond, October 2nd, 1809. w3t.
NOTICE. —On Monday the 23d day of October next, will be sold, at Whitby, in the county of Chesterfield, up on a credit of twelve months; the PERSONAL ESTATE of the late Col. ROBERT GOOD ; consisting of the present crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and Hay; the stock of Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; the plantation utensils and Household and Kitchen Furniture. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. It is particularly requested that all those who may have claims against the estate will make them known immediately to either of the subscribers, in order that provision may be made for payment. RICHARD B. GOODE, FRANCIS GOODE, Administrators with the will annexed.
That valuable and well known estate called WHITBY , on James River, about three miles from the Town of Manchester, will also be sold by private sale; it contains 1262 acres of Land, about 220 acres of which are of the first rate Low grounds and more than one half of the residue thereof is heavily timbered. To this estate are attached one of the best fisheries on James River and every convenient and necessary house for the accommodation of a family. An indisputable title will be made and possession given on the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing small grain at any time agreeable to the purchaser. The terms may be known on application to Richard B. Goode, Manchester, or Francis Goode, Powhatan. July 11, 1809. wids
AT the request of the Legatee, and by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the late Col. Robert Goode, decd. for the purpose of satisfying a debt therein mentioned, due to Mr. James Lyle the above mentioned tract of land and improvements will be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 23d day of October next, if not previously disposed of by private contract, in which event taking place, timely notice will be given. Terms of sale, one third part of the purchase money will be required on the day of sale, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years, the instalments to carry interest from the day of sale, and the purchaser giving such satisfactory security as may be required. JOHN MURCHIE, TARLTON SAUNDERS, } Trustees. Manchester 24th August, 1809.
NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying that the rates of ferriage at Hani's (formerly Jud's) ferry, may be raised. October 21, 1809. w4p
TAKEN up by Tapley Goode in Chesterfield county on the 19th June, 1809, an assar SORREL MARE , shod all round, with several saddle spots on her back, has been docked but no brand, four feet five inches high, nine or ten years old, viewed and appraised to thirty-five dollars. w3tp
FOR SALE or RENT. —The TENEMENT on shockoe hill, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Pleasants on which is a Dwelling house with six rooms, besides two very cellar rooms with five places also a Kitchen, smoke house, and Stable. The Situation is healthy and pleasant and very convenient to the Capitol.—Possession may be had the first of October next, when Mr. Pleasants' lease will expire. For terms apply to A. BLAIR, Richmond, July 13, 1809. wf
THE imported and highly celebrated horse CITIZEN , now in high health, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on the Appomattox river, 3 miles below Bevil's bridge, 23 south of Richmond, 25 above Petersburg, 14 north of Dinwiddie court house and 25 south east of Powhatan court house. GEORGE EVANS. Oakland, 22nd August 1809 (w8p)
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, & PATENT NAILS. WILLIAM FARR. Richmond, 22d Jan. 1809. w13m
A CARD. DOCTOR LEWIS, lately from the West Indies, has opened his office at Manchester, in the house of Mr. Bishop, for the PRACTICE of PHYSIC, SURGERY, and MIDWIFERY. He hopes from his success and experience, to merit the patronage of a liberal public. N B Private families may be supplied with Medicines with suitable directions. Advice for the poor gratis. September 25th, 1809.
GEORGE WATT, HAS just received and offers for sale—Sally Madeira and Sherry Wine, by the Hhd. and quarter; Green Coffee; Orleans Sugar by the hhd.; German Patillas Simplic by the price or case; half point glass Tumblers, in cases of 1000 each—and New York Soap and Candles. ON HAND—Madeira Wine—Orleans and Muscovado Sugar—Green Coffee—Molasses—Prims Pork—Liverpool and Stone-Ware—Souchong, Hyson Skin and Gunpowder Teas—Spanish Segars—Raisins—Almonds—Numegs—Widow Glass—Men's and Women's Shoes—which he will dispose of by wholesale on reasonable terms. Richmond, 20th July 1809.