Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-10-14 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVITH YEAR.]
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[No. 1592.]
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Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia: Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond. Benjamin Harrison, Prince George. Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie. Richard Field, Brunswick. Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte. Joseph Eggleston, Amelia. Hugh Nelson, Albemarle. Col. George Penn, Patrick. Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City. Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover. John Roane, King William. Robert Taylor, Orange. Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier. Robert Nelson, York. Mann Page, Gloucester. Richard Barnes, Richmond County. John T. Brooke, Stafford. Hugh Holmes, Frederick. Osborne Spriggs, Hampshire. James Allen, Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, Augusta. Andrew Russell, Washington. Gen. John Preston, Montgomery. William McKinley, Ohio.
NICHOLAS HALLAM,
(NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equally good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. Long, three quarter, and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and seal leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes.
Nails of all kinds.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A New thousand set of Hams and Middling BACON.
The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808. lawtf
Penitentiary Store.
THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices for cash only at retail, and at 90 days credit at wholesale, for approved endorsed negotiable notes.
   CUT NAILS. Retail prices.     3dy 13 cents. 14 cents per lb   4 12 1-2 13 1-2   6 11 1-2 12 1-2   8 10 1-2 11 1-2   10 10 11   12 10 11   20 10 11   Stating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2   CUT BRADS.   8dy 10 cents. 11 cents per lb   10 9 1-2 10 1-2   12 Do. Do.   20 Do. Do.   SPRIGS.   3dy 39 cts. p. lb. 50 per m.   4 22 1-3 67   6 17 84   WROUGHT NAILS and BRADS.   6dy 13 14 per lb.   8 12 1-2 13 1-2   10 12 13   12 11 1-2 12 1-2   20 11 12   30 11 12  
Boots and Shoes.
Fair tops, back straps, $ 9 Ditto 8 Sunwarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 106 3/4 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 78 3/4 a 98 Negro shoes (strong) 68 a 78 Girls do. 48 a 48 Boys do. 38 3/4 a 48 3/4 Childrens' shoeets, 38 a 48 3/4 Fire Buckets $ 4 3/4 a $ 5 per pair Bridles, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur-leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leads, Garden, Garden, Hambo and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern.
D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m lawtf) The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herrings Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag.
FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 2d June, 1808. w3m
In King William County
Court, April 22d, 1808. Daniel Ellett, Compt AGAINST John H. Boswell and Judith Boswell, ad- ministratrix of William Boswell, deceas- ed. Defendants. THIS day came the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that John H. Boswell is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that he appear here on the fourth Monday in October next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county; and it is further ordered, that the defendant Judith Boswell, do not pay away or secrete any effects in her hands belonging to the said John H. Boswell, until the further order or decree of this court. A copy—Teste, Ro. Pollard, Jr. D. C. C.
At a Quarterly Court held
for Prince Edward County, August the 15th, 1808. John Bibb Complainant AGAINST Temple Davis and William Black, Defendants. THE defendant, Davis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant, Davis, do appear here on the first day of November court next and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, F. WATKINS, C. C.
Virginia:
At a Court continued and held for Halifax County, the 24th day of August, 1808. Richard Crews and Susanna his wife, formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs. AGAINST Abner Vaughan and William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. and the said William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of Ann Murphey, dec. Defendants. THE defendant, Abner Vaughan, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Vaughan, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and by consent of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, leave is granted the defendant, William Fourqurean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. to retain in his hands, the goods and effects which he hath, belonging to the defendant, Vaughan, until the further order of this court; and it is further ordered, that a copy hereof, be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers, published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D. C. C.
TO BE RENTED
For the Ensuing Year,
THE valuable plantation in the County of Mecklenburg, known by the name of
RICHLAND,
Containing 1019 Acres, of which 125 are low grounds, of excellent quality.—The high lands also are generally fertile, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, tobacco, and wheat. The dwelling house, which stands in a high and healthy situation, commanding a beautiful prospect of the river Roanoke, is large and commodious, with all necessary out-houses for a genteel family. The plantation is in good order, and furnished with a spacious granary, and tobacco-barns, sufficient to cure a good crop for 12 or 16 hands.
Also to be rented, for the same time, a plantation adjoining RICHLAND, on Roanoke river, and Little Creek, (being the place whereon John Robinson formerly lived,) containing 104 Acres of Land, generally good, and having upon it convenient houses for an overseer and negroes, and for the reception of corn and tobacco.
The premises will be shown by Erasmus Kenon, now living at Richland, and terms of lease made known on application to the subscriber. Possession to be delivered on the first day of January next. WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Sept. 29th, 1808. wtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, a servant named Benjamin Travers; about 5 feet 10 inches in height, of rather stout form, with large whiskers; he has lost several of his front teeth, and is about fifty years of age. His wife lives on Mr. Younghusband's plantation, about four miles below Richmond, where he may probably be lurking. He has a variety of clothing. Any person who will find him and bring him to me at Mr. Pickett's, shall have the above reward. J. CURRIE. Richmond, Oct. 11th, 1808. (tf.)
The co-partnership of the subscribers, under the firm of Darmsdat, Foster & Satchell,
Will be dissolved by mutual consent, on the 10th inst. All claims against the firm, will be paid upon application to John Foster and John Satchell, who are authorised to receive all debts due. J. Darmstadt. John Foster. John Satchell. Richmond, Oct. 7, 1808.
The Auction and Commission business will be continued in the same place, by the subscribers, under the firm of Foster & Satchell.
John Foster. John Satchell.
Who offer for sale, on liberal credit, 24 bales of coarse woollens, consisting of negro cottons, white and blue kerseys, white, brown, olive and mixed duffles, blue saggathy, &c. Muscovado sugar in hds. and bbls. brown Havana do. in boxes, green coffee in tiers and barrels, white do. in bags, old and new Antigua rum in hds. Northern rum in hogsheads, London particular Madeira wine, 6 years old, country gin in barrels, salt in sacks, gun powder and imperial tea in small chests, young hyson tea in gr. chests, rice in hds. and tiers, Liverpool ware in crates, patent shot, Spanish segars, Philadelphia soap and candles, &c.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF GOODS,
Consisting of white and colored India goods, cambric, spotted, leno, mull and other muslins, cambric and muslin hdkfs. caps and tuckers, an assortment of ginghams, camel hair shawls, horse and gig whips, letter paper and London made silver watches. A pair of likely
Young Carriage Horses,
To be sold low for cash, or on a short credit. Richmond, Oct. 10, 1808. 3t
Notice
THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorizing the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808. tf
TO THE PATRONS OF THE MONITOR.
THE editor of the MONITOR is an enemy to long addresses, filled up with egotisms and promises of future performances. His works and not his professions constitute the standard by which he desires to be judged. He deems it necessary, however, at this time to offer a few concise observations to his patrons with respect to his paper.
THE MONITOR IS NOW ESTABLISHED; and with the fostering aid of republicans will flourish. Its friends need no longer fear for its continuance, nor its enemies utter their false prophecies of its downfall. The City of Washington has become the editor's permanent abode, which nothing shall be able to change but a removal of the seat of the general government: a circumstance which the editor hopes and believes will never take place. As the principal support of a Newspaper at this place is derived from subscription, the editor trusts that the friends who have heretofore promoted his establishment, will spare no diligence, when opportunity offers, to extend the circulation of the Monitor; an extensive circulation alone can give to him the means necessary for the correct management of his press.
The editor can assure his subscribers that the Monitor shall be enlarged to a size as great as that of the National Intelligencer if not larger, by the meeting of congress in November next; and that the proceedings of that body, together with all public vouchers and documents, will be most faithfully and at an early day laid before the nation. In this particular the editor has no doubt of giving the most complete satisfaction to men of all parties.
Washington, City, September 20th, 1808. 3t. Printers of Newspapers, who are disposed to encourage the Monitor, are respectfully solicited to give the preceding article one or two insertions.
Wirt's Speeches.
The Editor of the Argus has lately published the SPEECHES of WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and others.—With a portrait by St. Memin.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
EUSEBIUS, No. VII.
I concluded my last number too abruptly, having been interrupted, and thinking that it was then too long to add to it. I intended to have mentioned the great number of witnesses who had written volumes, in attestation of what they had seen and heard, respecting the truth of the Christian Religion, and many others who handed down by tradition, an account of facts, which they related concerning CHRIST, its great author, and who sealed their testimony with their blood. But, as I have no leisure to do this, I must be satisfied with merely referring my readers to the authors who will fully prove what I have stated. And they are Dr. Cavein, the lives of the fathers, Dr. Barrow, in his Sermons, Dr. Whitby on the New Testament, Lord Lyttleton on the conversion of St. Paul, Gilbert West on the Resurrection, and Paley's Evidence of the Christian Religion. I would wish my readers also, would turn to "LARDNER'S Testimonies," which will show the authority on which these writers ground their quotations. But if any candid man will read Eusebius, Theodore, Zozomen, Socrates, Irenaeus, Athanasius, St. Cyprian, Tertullian and Origen, I will not ask them to read St. Chrysostom, St. Jerome, &c. &c. &c. All these books are translated into English or French, and may be read in less time than the common novels and newspapers are; I say, if any candid man, will read these books, he will be convinced that the witnesses of the Christian Religion, were very numerous, and of undoubted authority. No one who considers the high power and great learning which was opposed to Christianity, can possibly believe, that had it been the work of an imposture, it would have made its way through the world as it has.
But that it has not as yet been completely established, even in a fourth part of the earth, is owing to the influence and malevolence of the Devil; a Being, whose existence, power and character, it has become necessary to make known to mankind, and that could not be done but by a Divine Revelation.
This Being who is called Diabolos, & Diabolus in Greek and Latin, which signifies an accuser or slanderer, because He originally accused or slandered God in Paradise, as averse to the increase of man's knowledge and happiness. And he is called the accuser of our brethren, "who accuseth them before our God, day and night," Rev. XII, 9 & 10. By this word, Diabolos (Diabolus) the LXX—constantly render the Hebrew, Satan, when meaning the Devil, and by "Satan is meant an adversary, the prince of the fallen angels "foe to God and man."
The ALMIGHTY Creator of all things, having created innumerable Spiritual Beings of various orders, powers, and intellectual faculties, and connected them as it were by links in a chain, and next to these as "a little lower than the Angels, his creature man," so as to have a chain of different orders of Beings from an Archangel to a Muscle. And having left these Angelic Beings, as he has done man, free agents—hence, some remained pure and holy, others became exceedingly depraved and wicked, and the most powerful of them, the most abandoned of all. This MALEVOLENT Being was therefore permitted, by the ALMIGHTY benevolent God, to run on his career of mischief and wickedness, till God should have displayed to Men and Angels, the infinite, astonishing mercy, and long suffering of the great Creator. By his means the mercy of Christ, our Redeemer, became necessary, and by this and Christ's dispensation, "God will be justified in all his ways, and every mouth will be stopped." This Being, the Devil, is called the prince of the power of the air. He is permitted, after corrupting nations, to chastise them with storms, pestilences, &c. &c. He is the instigator of depraved men, to every crime they commit, and our indictments, in criminal cases, properly state "that the prisoner not having the FEAR of GOD before his eyes, but moved and seduced by the instigation of the Devil, committed the crime for which he stands indicted." He is the author of all the infernal murders, wars, &c. &c. that are ever heard of, and indeed, without supposing the existence of such a Being, it is impossible to conceive how they could exist. But God has mercifully limited his powers, by Jesus Christ, and confined him to a narrower sphere of dominion. Before the revelation of Christ and his death, he seemed to be the God of this world, he ruled it by his magic and oracles, and by a long train of monstrous impositions on mankind, of various Gods and Goddesses, and impious, obscene, religious ceremonies. This Being is represented to us in the Bible, Gospel and Revelations, as a formidable enemy to man, who has "to war against him, and spiritual powers in high places, against whose attacks, the shield of the gospel, the helmet of righteousness, and the whole armor of God are necessary."
Now, as in proportion, the knowledge of procuring future happiness, and of avoiding innumerable present evils can be of importance to mankind, so must be the Revelation made by Jesus Christ, concerning himself and GOD ALMIGHTY, the great, first cause, and concerning the World of Spirits. No man, therefore, can say, that this Revelation, and whatever relates to it in the BIBLE, ought not to be received with respect, nay, veneration, and believed by every one who wishes for happiness here and hereafter!
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
The Fairfield Jockey Club races commenced on Monday the 31st inst. 1st day—a sweepstakes for 3 years old, 200 dollars each, half forfeit, two mile heats.
Wm. R. Johnson's g c Trueblue, by Trueblue, 7 1 1 Wade Mosby's s c by Diomed 6 2 2 Arch'd Randolph's b c Sir Archy, by Diomed, 4 5 3 Col. Holcomb's g c by Diomed 2 2 dis. Tho's Watkins's b c by Diomed, 5 4 dr. Esme Smock's g c Treasurer by Diomed, 3 dis. Miles Selden's b c Wrangler, by do. 1 fell. Time—3m 56s—3m 57s—4m 7s.
2d day—Annual Sweepstakes, for 3 years old, 2 mile heats, 100 dols. each. W. R. Johnson's b c Citizen, by Citizen, 2 1 1 Wade Mosby's ch c by Diomed, 1 2 2 Wm. Ball's b c by Diomed, 3 3 dr. Time—4m 13s—4m 7s—3m 59s.
3d day—Jockey Club purse of 500 dols. four mile heats. W. R. Johnson's g c Don Quixotte, by Diom. 4 years old, 5 3 1 1 Wm. Ball's ch m by Diomed, four years old, 2 1 2 2 J. Hoome's ch h Tom Tougli, 4 years old, 4 4 3 Wade Mosby's b g Commodore, by Spread Eagle, 6 years old, 6 5 4 Ralph Wormley's ch h Stump the Dealer, by Diomed, 5 years old, 1 2 dis. Collier Harrison's b h Dinwiddie, by Diomed, 4 years old, 3 6 dis. Time—8m 15s—8m 4s—8m 12s—8m 30s.
Mr. Mosby's and Mr. Hoome's horses not permitted to start in the fourth heat, agreeably to the rules of the club, in consequence of their not having won one of the three heats.
4th day—A sweepstakes, 3 years old, 100 dollars each, half forfeit. Joseph Bailey's ro f by Diomed, 1 1 E. Smock's ch f by Diomed, 2 2 J. Hoome's s f by Archduke, dis.
The racing this season at Fairfield has been equal, if not superior to any ever before seen in Virginia.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 29.
LETTER
From the Hon. Joseph Alston, Speaker of the House of Representatives of this State, to the President of the United States, covering the Resolutions of the Legislature of the 29th June last, approbatory of the conduct of the Administration. Oaks, near Georgetown, S. C. July 6, 1808.
SIR—The Legislature of South-Carolina, deeply impressed with the situation in which the United States have been placed, by the unfounded and arrogant pretensions of the belligerent powers of Europe; and aware of the force derived, in a government like ours, from public opinion, have thought it right, at such a crisis, to make known to the world their unalterable determination to support the rights and honor of our country, and to declare their entire approbation of the prudent and dignified course pursued by its administration. To this manifestation of their own feelings, they have been yet further induced by the expression, in other parts of the union, of contrary sentiments, at a moment when, it is conceived, that a sacrifice of the conflicting opinions of individuals, and the animosities of party, was demanded alike by sound policy and by patriotism.
The Resolutions I have now the honor to transmit you, obtained, you will perceive, the unanimous concurrence of both branches of our legislature. A conclusion from hence, however, either that there existed among us a perfect unanimity of political sentiment, or that the present restrictions upon our commerce were but little felt by us, would be equally erroneous.—South-Carolina, like her sister states, is, to a certain extent, characterised by parties. The Legislature, which adopted these Resolutions, considered, to use the distinguishing appellations of the day, of Federalists and Republicans.—But, sir however we may differ as to questions of ordinary policy, we should deprecate as disgraceful to us, the idea of division where the national honor or interests were concerned. Of the effects, attendant, in all countries, upon a sudden suspension of trade, many circumstances combine to render this State far from insensible: But, if the inconveniences or privations resulting to our citizens

from the Embargo be great, their patriotism and public spirit are still greater; and I am persuaded that those who compose our Legislature have been the faithful organs of their constituents, when they declare their determination, at every hazard, "to support the general government in all measures calculated to maintain the rights and support the independence of the United States."
I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully, yours, &c. JOSEPH ALSTON, Speaker House Representatives, S. C.
PRESIDENT'S REPLY, To the Hon. Joseph Alston, Speaker of the House of Representatives of South Carolina.
Monticello, August 4, 1808. Sir:—I have duly received your letter of July 6, covering the resolutions of the Legislature of South-Carolina of June 29: and I see in those resolutions a new manifestation of the national spirit of which South Carolina has given so many proofs. It is the more exemplary, as it is certain that no state sacrifices more by the operation of a measure which, whether to avoid war, or to prepare for it, has been deemed equally necessary. The unanimity too of these resolutions does peculiar honor to those individuals, who differing from the mass of their fellow citizens in their opinions of government, yet forget all differences when the rights of their country are in question; who when it is assailed by foreign wrong and menaced with the evils of war, instead of encouraging enemies by forebodings of weakness and division, present to them one common undivided front. Persuaded that the sentiments expressed in these resolutions are a true specimen of those entertained by the great mass of our fellow citizens, we may regret the evils which a contrary opinion in others may produce, but we cannot fear the result of any trial they may put us to. I receive with particular gratification assurances of approbation from the legislature of South-Carolina, and will not cease in my endeavors to merit a continuance of it. I pray you to accept my salutations and assurances of great respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. FROM THE PUBLIC ADVERTISER. PALPABLE CONTRADICTION.
MONROE AND CLINTON. Observe for a moment, the Citizen of this morning. In a few days the contending factions will be silenced.
From Monroe's Address. "It is expected that the friends of Col. Monroe, will support George Clinton for the vice presidency. We have no doubt but this station would be as cheerfully filled by that venerable patriot under Col. Monroe as under Mr. Madison, and we believe infinitely more so. We trust, therefore, that the attention of the nation will henceforward be directed to the election of those distinguished patriots."
That is. J. Monroe, President, Virginia. G. Clinton, Vice President, New York. Next examine, the observations of the poor American Citizen. "On laying the above address before the readers of the Citizen, it may be proper to remark that if the Monroe ticket succeeds in Virginia, which is probable Gov. Clinton will in Virginia, be voted for as President, and Mr. Monroe as Vice President."
Citizen. If the Monroe ticket succeeds in Virginia, then Clinton will succeed as President. How does Master Citizen know that? Does an intrigue, to that effect exist? Colonel Monroe, must play the "second fiddle!" Such is the substance of the morning's paper. 'Pauvre Diable,' is all that we can say. Go down is the SENTENCE.
October 8. By the ship Flora, we have received London papers to the 17th August. The government schooner Hope, capt. Woodward, had touched at Falmouth, in 23 days from the Chesapeake, and had landed Mr. Atwater, the United States messenger, with dispatches for Mr. Pinkney, the American minister at London. As soon as Mr. Atwater was landed, the Flora bore away for L'Orient, without coming to anchor, for the purpose of landing Mr. Haley the messenger for France.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8. THE WHIGS of the union begin to feel the identity of the present crisis with that of 1775—the GEN at Baltimore has been treated as the TEA was treated at Boston in old times.—Aurora.
Mr. Spayd has publicly declined a competition for the office of governor, finding that the opinion of the majority is against him; the remonstrances from the western counties we understand have been conclusive with Mr. Spayd.—ib.
The Tories in Berks county, who have abandoned the name of federalists since the division of the union has been projected, and taken up the name of constitutionalists have come out in favor of Ross in Berks county; but their trick has been seen thro'
for some time; and Mr. Spayd and his brother have been both indignant at the duplicity with which they have been treated.—ib.
Mr. Findlay, upon whose aid of Ross, great reliance was placed in Westmoreland, has come out explicitly and actively for Snyder.—ib.
It is a consideration at this time, particularly deserving attention; whether the interference of the British consul, PHINEAS BOND, in the elections of this state, is not a just cause, independent of every other, for suspending the functions, for which he has been nominally appointed here.—ib.
While Mr. Bond confined himself to providing credits for shopkeepers here, we did not think much of it; but when he attempts to influence votes for public magistrates, the thing is too gross; the government that would permit such interference, would be guilty of felo de se.—ib.
BALTIMORE, October 8. Our Tories exult at a report, most probably gendered by themselves, that the Spanish Junta are about to demand a recession of Louisiana, on the ground that the late King of Spain and the Emperor of France had no right to dispose of it. What miserable wretches—who, for the sake of bringing republicanism into disrepute, would conjure up all the powers of earth and hell in arms against their country!
What would these fellows have said had their friend Burr succeeded in establishing a new Dynasty in Mexico, if the Spanish Junta had demanded an indemnity for the United States? Let a review of their whole conduct answer the question!
The time, we trust, will come when the thing CALLED "error of judgment" will not be able to screen traitors, or the judges of traitors, from punishment.
An instance has lately been discovered of the vindictive spleen and cruel caution of Bonaparte. It will be recollected, that in his unnatural attempt at the display of clemency towards his rival Moreau, he refrained from confiscating his property, and left it at the disposal of that general's lady. Not long since, however, Moreau's estate was sold: a part of the proceeds paid over to one of his bitterest enemies, a favourite general of the Corsican; and the remainder placed in the French funds, of which he is allowed indeed the interest, but not the power of withdrawing the capital. The tyrant thus retaining the means of laying his rancorous hands on the last walking of his ill-fated antagonist.
October 10. DELAWARE. By the Philadelphia papers it appears that Federalism gains ground in the state of Delaware. There are only three counties in the state. New-Castle decidedly democratic, Kent nearly equal, Sussex greatly federal. Returns from two counties are published; New-Castle a democratic Majority of 694, this is less than formerly; Kent, federal majority of 480, more than any former year: so that Mr. Vandyke will be re-elected by a greater majority than has been given to the federal ticket for many years. The electors of President are secure. (Fed. Gazette.)
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. "New York, 12 o'clock, Oct. 7." The ship Flora has just got up. She sailed from Falmouth (Eng.) the 24th Aug. and brings London papers to the evening of the 19th of Aug. inclusive. The Courier of the 19th inst. says, "The Hope, American schooner, capt. Woodward, arrived at Falmouth last Tuesday evening, from Virginia, in 23 days. An American messenger landed with dispatches for the American Minister in London. As soon as she had landed the messenger, the Hope proceeded to Havre de Grace, (France) with us coming to an anchor." [So the infamous Haley has escaped]
"Two Gottenburg mails arrived last night. They confirm the account of the victory obtained by the Swedes over a superior Russian army, near Lippo, on the 14th inst." "There was a report at Gottenburg (but not believed) that Russia was about to join France against Austria." "The American ship Sally, Nicholas, arrived at Falmouth on the 12th of August, from L'Orient and America." [The London papers are filled with news from Spain, confirming their success.]
IMPORTANT. ORDERS IN COUNCIL REMOVED, IN PART.
LONDON, August 15. Dispatches have been received from Lord Collingwood, which contain an official account of the surrender of General Dupont. It appears that the French had 3000 men killed in the battle of Baylen, which took place the day previous to the surrender. Gen. Castanos was advancing with his army towards Madrid.
Tuesday, August 16. ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
The Lords of the Committee of Council for Trade and Foreign Plantations, having authorised us to make public the following answers to certain questions proposed by us to their Lordships, we publish them for the information of all whom they may concern. THOMAS BARING, A GLENNIE, THOMAS MULLETT.
London, Aug. 15, 1808. Question 1. His majesty's order in council of the 4th of July, 1808, having ordered that all hostilities against Spain on the part of his majesty shall immediately cease, and that the blockade of all the ports of Spain, except such as may be still in possession or
under the controul of France, shall be forthwith removed:
Can an American vessel proceed from a port in the United States of America, with a cargo of the produce of the United States, or colonial produce, direct to any port of Spain or Portugal, not being in possession of the enemies of Great Britain, and return back to a port of the United States direct, with a cargo, the growth or produce of Spain or Portugal, without being liable to capture and condemnation, under the orders of council of the 11th and 25th of November, 1807, and the several acts of parliament passed to carry them into effect?
Answer. American vessels may proceed from a port in the U. States of America, with a cargo, the produce of the United States, or colonial produce, provided such produce be not the produce of the enemies' colonies, direct to any port of Spain or Portugal; such port not being in possession or under the controul of the enemies of Great Britain, and return back to a port of the United States direct, with a cargo the growth or produce of Spain or Portugal.
Question 2. Can an American vessel having entered a port of Spain previous to the commencement of hostilities by the patriots against the enemy, proceed from such ports with a cargo, the growth and produce of Spain, direct to a port in the United States, without being liable to seizure and condemnation as above?
Answer. An American vessel, having entered a port in Spain previous to the commencement of hostilities by the patriots against the enemy, may proceed from such port with a cargo the growth or produce of Spain, directly to a port in the United States without being liable to seizure and condemnation as above, unless the vessel entered in breach of the orders in council.
August 19. Price of Stocks this day at 12 o'clock. 3 per ct. Cons. for money, 66 1-4; ditto for acc. 66 1-2; 3 per cent Red; Omnium, 1-4 dis.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 8. From the Monitor. The ship St. Michaels left L'Orient on the 20th of August, and arrived at Hampton Roads on Wednesday last. Mr. Nourse, who came on shore at Hampton, reached this place last night with dispatches from Mr. Pinkney at London. Mr. Wilder, who is charged with those from General Armstrong, remained in the ship, which was making her way to Baltimore. It is expected that he will arrive to-day.
MARYLAND ELECTIONS. For the satisfaction of our readers we present the following statement, which is founded upon the most correct information yet published:
FOR CONGRESS. Republican.—Roger Nelson, Nicholas Ruxton Moore, Alexander McKim, John Montgomery, Mr. Brown, (in room of Edward Lloyd, declined;) and Archibald Vanhorne—6. Federal.—Philip Barton Key, John Campbell, ——— Goldsborough—3. So that, with regard to members of congress, Maryland has experienced no change.
FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. It may be necessary to state, for the better information of distant readers, that the legislature of Maryland consists of a senate composed of 15 members, and a house of delegates, composed of 80 representatives; the former are elected every 5 years, by electors chosen by the people; the latter elected annually and immediately by the people themselves. The last election for senators was in the year 1806, and the whole of that body are now decisively republican.
We have certain information of the election of Delegates in the following Counties, in which the strength of parties stands as follows:
   Counties. Rep. Fed.     Frederick, 00 4   Montgomery, 00 4   Prince George's, 00 4   Calvert, 00 4   Baltimore, (county), 4 00   city, 2 00   Anna Arundel, 4 00   Annapolis, 2 00   Harford, 4 00   Cecil, 4 00   Kent, 4 00   Queen Ann, 4 00   Talbot, 3 1   Caroline, 3 1   Total, 34 18  
Counties will to be heard from.
Charles, St. Mary's, Washington, Allegany, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester.
In these the federalists, it is pretty certain, will succeed as follows—
   Rep. Fed.     Charles, 4 00   St. Mary's, 4 00   Somerset, 4 00   Dorchester, 4 00   Add their 18, as above, 18 00   Total federal, certain, 34 18  
The remaining three counties may be considered as follows:
   Rep. Fed.     Washington, (nearly certain) 4 00   Allegany, (very doubtful) 1 3   Worcester, (very doubtful) 1 3   Add as above, 34 34   Republican 40 40 Fed.  
At all events the republicans are sure of 38 to 42 in the house of delegates. The governor and council are chosen by joint ballot, as is also the United States' senator, so that a republican executive and national senator are beyond all doubt, as the senate throws, in a joint ballot, fifteen votes into the democratic scale.
This result, considering the times and the labors of the opposition, is in reality admirable. Safe in the state legislature and safe in congress, Maryland still retains her republican character.
From my knowledge of its affairs, I am enabled to say, that Frederick county has been lost, not from any disaffection to the measures of the general government, but from local causes and personal considerations unnecessary to be explained here. If Allegany is federal, it will be owing to similar causes. In a general point of view the Maryland democrats have done wonders, but (excepting Baltimore, where the event has been more than glorious,) the Eastern Shore has emphatically saved the political reputation of the state. I now predict with confidence, that MARYLAND WILL GIVE NINE VOTES FOR MADISON.
COBBETT. A friend this morning put into my hands Cobbett's Political Register for July 2d of the present year. I have only time to copy the following short extracts—if they do not make a few converts to the measures of our administration, I shall be much disappointed. There is a remarkable similarity between the language of Cobbett, and that of the New England federal prints.
EXTRACTS. "The people in Vermont carry on a trade, across Lake Champlain, with Canada. They have set the embargo law at defiance; they still carry on the trade, and carry it on they will in spite of ten thousand proclamations from Thomas Jefferson. In the western states, it is said, that the government gunboats have been burnt, and the militia beaten. All this, the reader will recollect, I said would be the case. I said it till I was afraid my readers would be wearied with the repetition; but Mr. Alexander Baring and his set dwelt so strongly upon the dangers of a prohibition of trade on the part of America, that I was obliged to repeat it."
"How often have I said that the federal government could not exist a year under the effect of a prohibition of trade with England and her territories? the trade is, in fact, now carried on. It was stated in congress just before it adjourned, that a hundred thousand barrels of flour had been smuggled from the single port of Baltimore. What has been done then, from Philadelphia, N. York and Boston? In fact, the law is nearly a dead letter, and I said it would be so it must be so, or the government must fall. I told the Americans a thousand times, that if ever they should be foolish enough to try their strength against England, their weakness would be exposed to the world. They would not believe me. They would insist that they were a great nation; that England was dependent upon them; that they could starve England, and now we see the result of the attempt."
"The way that the American states will get out of their embarrassment, with respect to us, will, I should think, be this: Mr. Thos. Jefferson and his party will be ousted, and then the new president will disclaim all their hostile acts. Should this be the case we shall go on harmoniously for the future; and, I think, that the Americans (especially if Napoleon succeed in Spain) will not be long before they join us against France. That this may be the case, I heartily wish; but, I am sure, it never will be, if we make the first movement towards it."
October 10. The St. Michaels arrived at Baltimore on Saturday last, from L'Orient, which she left the 21st of August, bringing despatches both from Mr. Pinkney and Gen. Armstrong.
The contents will doubtless be made known to congress, which is soon to meet, with any further communications which may be previously received. In the mean time there is reason to believe that no final decision had been expressed by either of the belligerent governments, on the appeal made by the president to the justice and policy of rescinding their illegal edicts, under the authority vested in him by the act of congress, to suspend in whole or in part the embargo laws. Notwithstanding the manifest interest and sound policy which plead with France, to concur in the equitable views of the United States, her infatuated attachment to the particular system she has adopted against her enemy, discourages a reliance, at least on her setting the example of changing it. It is understood, that appearances were at first favorable to the expectation that the British government would yield to the unobjectionable arrangement contemplated by the president of a revocation of the orders of council as they regard the United States, and of the Embargo as it regards Great Britain; and that there was moreover a disposition indicated to resume the affair of the Chesapeake, with a view to some effective step towards its accommodation, particularly the restoration of the seamen still detained in captivity, to which it was admitted there could be no reasonable objection. At a later date, the apparent disposition to concur in the contemplated arrangement had undergone a change. Difficulties were started as unexpected as they were irrelative and inapplicable. Whether further explanation and reflection would lead to the result due to the fair and friendly views of the United States must soon be known. As the offer to repeal
the embargo as it relates to England on her revoking her orders as they relate to the U. States, leaving the embargo in force as to France if she adheres to her illegal decrees, takes away absolutely the sole pretext on which the British orders are expressly founded, to wit: the acquiescence of the United States in the French decrees; and as her wishes would be gratified with the whole of our trade in case France refused to repeal her decrees, or a removal of all illegal obstructions to a general commerce would take place, in case France agreed to repeal them, England may still be expected to accede to the views disclosed by the President, if her own views do not now forsake the originator and avowed object of her orders, in favor of some distinct and unfriendly policy towards this country.
For our selves we do not conceal our conviction, founded on a variety of known circumstances, as well as the language of certain English prints, that the British policy is co-operating with the efforts made among ourselves, to alienate the affections of our citizens from their government, thus the more effectually to answer and promote the views of the British government by rendering abortive the measures taken in vindication of our just rights. She calculates upon our divisions, and to divide and paralyse us, she acts one way and talks another. There can scarcely be a doubt that she is playing the most dexterous card in order to influence the pending elections, particularly that of Chief Magistrate for the ensuing four years. We shall be happy, if, even after she shall have been completely baffled in her hopes on this head, as baffled she infallibly will be, she at length accede to the just terms offered by our government.
According to verbal intelligence received by the St. Michael, Joseph Bonaparte had on his retreat from Madrid, reached Bayonne.—Nat. Intel.
PETERSBURG, Oct. 3.
A correspondent has requested us to enquire of the friends of col. Monroe, what is the course he intends to pursue with regard to foreign nations, should he be elevated to the presidency?
The request is made by an individual, who once was the admirer of Monroe's virtues, but whose confidence is shaken by the mysterious manner in which he and his friends conduct themselves in relation to the two great parties which divide the U. States.
Until this explanation is given, satisfactorily given, the republican citizens of Virginia cannot blindly vote for a man, whose cause is warmly advocated by the federal party.
The election is drawing near; and the people must and will know for whom they vote.—Republican.
Will the Federal party explain why they so zealously advocate the election of Monroe in preference to Madison? Is it the result of mere systematic opposition? Or do they calculate on effecting their diabolical purposes through the subserviency and instrumentality of Mr. Monroe?—ib.
Fox's Historical Work.
Lately published and for Sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. THE HISTORY OF THE EARLY PART OF THE REIGN OF JAMES THE SECOND. By the Right Hon. Charles James Fox. WITH AN APPENDIX, Containing, a correspondence between Louis the XIVth. and M. Marlton, on English affairs, and other original and important papers. In one vol. 8vo.—Price $3. October 12. 1808. 8w
TO BE SOLD, On the 23d of November next, on the premises, in the town of Manchester, ONE LOT, Designated in the plat of the said town by No. 233. Also, at the same time and place, will be SOLD, one moiety of LOT, No. 234, adjoining the same. The terms of the sale of this property, belonging to the estate of Alexander Treas, sen. dec. will be one-third in cash, one-third payable in 6 months and the balance in 12 months from the day of sale.
By the Executors. Cumberland, September } 14, 1808. 2
Land For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for SALE, the TRACT OF LAND, on which he now resides, lying on Ward's fork, about two miles from its junction with Roan Oak, four miles from Charlotte courthouse, and containing 300 acres, about 120 of which is cleared and inclosed with good fencing. The improvements are a good dwelling house, with 2 brick chimneys, a grist mill with 2 pair of stones, and a saw mill, on a stream which has never been known, in the driest summers, to fail furnishing water sufficient to supply the above mills. Also, a good granary, and all other necessary houses. The soil of the above land is adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. Should I not meet with a purchaser before the 6th day of Dec next, I propose offering the above land for sale (on the next day, being the 7th day of December) to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months. Also, all my household and kitchen FURNITURE, CORN, PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NEGROES. Twelve months credit will be given on all sums above 9 dollars, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
John W. Williamson. Charlotte, 4th October, 1808. 6w
FOR SALE,
A Small Tract of Land, Containing by a late survey, fifty nine acres, lying about six miles below the city of Richmond, and one from the road leading from said place to Four Mile Creek. This place will be shown to any person disposed to purchase, by John Turpin, living near it, and terms made known by the subscriber. SARAH GUNN. 2nd Oct. 1808. tf

The federalists appear to delight in asking this question—"What are we to do?" It is really of serious importance, and is rendered infinitely more so, by their unquiet and refractory conduct. They sketch off the unfortunate state of the times, with a great deal of readiness and vivacity, under a hope, that every thing will be ascribed to Mr. Jefferson and the administration. They triumphantly exclaim to the republicans, that "You have brought us into this situation, and you must get us out of it." This is a poor and miserable subterfuge for argument. It is entirely intended for the unworthy purpose of exciting alarm and disaffection. We are not inclined to use unnecessary harsh expressions; but such conduct as this, evinces a temper of mind that would not be much opposed to stratagem and treason. It once was the favorite precept of the federalists, that opposition to our government, was co-operation with our enemies. How undeniably true is its application to them at this time. The unexampled injustice of the European powers, should, of itself, be sufficient to excite correspondent resentment, and to produce that unanimity and affection which would convince them, that they ought to form no calculations upon our feuds and divisions. But how different. We find the people of Great Britain, boasting of expected insurrections in this country, in consequence of the unpopularity of the administration, and in consequence of the belief, that we wish to form a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive.
From whence do they derive these impressions, but from the astonishing conduct of the federalists and minority men? We find that in consequence of the clamors of the minority, that our national character has been treated with ineffectual contempt. At the late celebrated meeting in London, the toast of Mr. Baring was rejected with unparadonable insolence, because it was believed that Mr. Jefferson was an enemy to that country, and a friend to France. From whence did this libel against the administration arise, but from the celebrated speech about back-stair influence and French intrigue. They may indeed ask, with very grave faces, What are we to do? When they are continually endeavoring to make our situation worse, by, in fact, aiding and abetting and affording comfort to our enemies.
BOLD LANGUAGE!
The following Extracts from late federal papers we give to our readers without comment. They will judge whether open rebellion, British alliance, and a separation of the States are not recommended in language which cannot be misunderstood.
From the Centinel. "Every man will presume that he is NOT bound to regard it, (the embargo) but may send his produce or his merchandise to a foreign market, in the same manner, as if the government had never undertaken to prohibit it!"
From the Repertory. "We know that if the embargo be not removed, our citizens will be long set its restrictions and its penalties at defiance. No republican government can constitutionally ruin its citizens, charged with no crime. This will remove scruples of conscience, and the people will trade!"
From the same. "It behoves us to speak, for strike we must, if speaking does not answer!"
New York Herald. "There are thousands every day denouncing the claims made upon that nation (the English) as unjust and unreasonable, and openly declaring that it is our true policy to rescind those claims, take protection under the British navy, and unite with her against the emperor of France!"
Boston Gazette. "It is better to suffer the amputation of a limb than to lose the whole body. We must prepare for the operation!" This last extract is a broad hint at the division of the union. In addition to which the Centinel is now publishing a series of labored essays, whose avowed object is to prove the advantages that would result to New England from such a division!
On Monday (says the Mercantile Advertiser of the 7th inst.) the district court of the United States, resumed its session in Salem, when his honor the Judge pronounced the constitutionality of the embargo laws.
Mr. Mede, the U. S. navy agent in Cadiz, writes to a gentleman in Salem, that in Spain and Portugal 140,000 French troops
had been destroyed; that 24,000 were then prisoners in the province of Andalusia; and that to hope to effect any thing in Spain, Bonaparte must send a force of 200,000 men.
At a dinner given by Mr. Ware to the Spanish Deputies, Lord Erskine, who was present, commented very severely on the toast lately received with such disapprobation at a public meeting—"I dislike as much as any one," said the noble lord "many of the measures that have been pursued in this country towards America; but I would never propose in Champaign or Burgundy, to drink the health of that man who refused our brave tars a drop of water."
We are assured that his Westphalian majesty, otherwise Jerome Bonaparte, has lately sent a letter, sealed with his royal arms, to the lady he married some years ago in America. It was addressed to her as "Miss Paterson," and was accompanied with several presents of considerable value. In his letter he acquainted her, that his imperial brother, Napoleon, having called him to the kingly dignity, and reasons of state having compelled him to give his hand to a princess of the German empire, she must no longer consider him in any other light than as a sovereign, unconnected with her by former ties. This youngest representative of the family destined by Providence to reign over Europe, may possibly, like his brother Joseph, find himself ere long, in a situation to induce Miss Paterson, rather to congratulate herself, than to regret that she has not been made queen of Westphalia.
Lond. pap.
The late arrivals from England, have brought us much contradictory and inconclusive news, as to the situation of the continent of Europe. The London papers appear rather to abound in conjectures, than to be the chronicles of events as they occur. There is, however, one circumstance of a nature deeply interesting to the people of this country, which is substantiated by the most incontrovertible evidence, and which, as an indication of the disposition of the government of England and the temper of that class of people which it can influence, and which will eventually give the tone to public opinion, deserves particular attention.
On the fourth of August, the merchants of London, gave a splendid dinner to the deputies from the Spanish patriots; the British ministers were present, and the principal bankers, merchants and traders, in London. Sir Francis Baring, was in the chair. After drinking the health of the king, of England and his family—all the powers of Europe, friendly to England were drank with approbation. After having toasted the petty king of the two Sicilies, "The President, and the United States of America," was given from the chair and received with such clamorous marks of disapprobation, as to interrupt the harmony of the entertainment, until another toast was given. Whether "the President and United States of America," were drank or not, we are from the London accounts, unable to determine.
We doubt very much, whether so publicly marked an insult, has at any time, or upon any occasion, in England, been offered to the government and country of a friendly power as has in this instance, been offered to the government and people of the United States. They were not offered as a toast, until the petty potentes of Europe had been drank, and when offered, they were hissed and hooted at a public ministerial dinner, at which were present the cabinet ministers, we doubt not, sanctioning and abetting by their example, this unexampled outrage upon the dignity and feeling of a neutral, friendly and peaceably disposed government and people. We subjoin the letter of justification, which Sir Francis Baring found it necessary to publish in the London papers. We request for it, an attentive perusal, which will satisfy every honest mind, that there exists in the government of England, a determined spirit of hostility toward the government and people of the United States, which spirit they are endeavoring to instil into the minds of the people of England, preparatory to their taking still more decisive warlike measures, against the only free government on earth.
Citizens of the United States, will you at such a moment, suffer party motives, or foreign partialities, to wean you from the government of your choice? Let every real friend to the United States—every real lover of Peace and Freedom rally round the constituted authorities, and determine to maintain them at the hazard of every thing dear and precious. Read and be convinced, that such a determination is indispensable.
[Press.]
FROM THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
I lay before the reader with great pleasure the following character, drawn by the Right Honourable Charles James Fox, of the father of his country and the great benefactor of the world, GEN. WASHINGTON. To listen to one great man when thus speaking of another is delightful.
"From the execution of the King to the death of Cromwell, the government was, with some variations of forms, in substance monarchical and absolute, as a government established by a military force will almost invariably be, especially when the exertions of such a force are continued for any length of time. If to this general rule our own age, and a people whom their origin and near relation to us would almost warrant us to call our own nation, have afforded a splendid and perhaps a solitary exception, we must reflect not only, that a character of virtues so happily tempered by one another, and so wholly unalloyed with any vices, as that of Washington, is hardly to be found in the pages of history, but that even Washington himself might not have been able to act his most glorious of all parts, without the existence of circumstances uncommonly
favorable, and almost peculiar to the country which was to be the theatre of it—Virtue like his depends not indeed upon time or place; but altho' in no country or time would he have degraded himself into a Pissistratus, or a Caesar, or a Cromwell, he might have shared the fate of a Cato, or a De Witt; or, like Ludlow and Sidney, have mourned in exile the lost liberties of his country."
History of James II. p. 10.
SIX MILLIONS OF AMERICAN BLANKETS.
A fair and careful experiment of the manufacture of the Cotton blanket for the use of the Hospitals has been recently made under a contract with the Purveyor's Office. The class of blankets attempted by the office, is that denominated "three point twilled." They were ordered to be made of the weight of fifty six ounces each, or three pounds and one half. They have a broad blue stripe at each end, with the three blue points, and measure six feet in length (or 40 yards for a piece of 20 blankets) and four feet and one half in breadth. The contract price is two dollars and one quarter for each blanket, of the above dimensions and weight, which will be found greater than the medium quality of the British three point twilled woollen blanket.
The cotton yarn is spun at the Factory of Mr. Joseph Garle, and the weaving is executed in the Factory of Mr. M'Ginnis. It is ascertained, that the shortest upland cotton will make the best blanket, as the fibres are more easily raised, without breaking, into a regular and thick coat of pile by the cards, which are applied for that purpose, as the last operation in the manufacture. The blankets prove to be handsome, firm and excellent goods, meriting frank acceptance by the office and decided approbation.
Seven millions and one half of persons in the United States, at six on a medium in each house, give at the allowance of only five blankets to a family, the immense number of 6,250,000 blankets in present use in this country. The odd number (50,000) will serve all the purposes of persons, who sleep without the cover of houses from the nature of their employments and pursuits. The remainder will require 21 700,000 lbs. of that cotton, of which British orders of council and French imitation obstruct the sales. It is respectfully submitted whether the duty on woollen blankets should not be raised on the fourth of July to one per centum, if foreign governments do not appear before the rising of congress, to return to the rule of the law of nations—the law of morals.
(Phil. pap.)
Deaths!
Died, at an advanced age, on Tuesday night last, Col. JOHN PAGE, Commissioner of Loans, and late Governor of this Commonwealth. He was one of our earliest Revolutionary patriots, and for several years a representative in Congress from this state. The principles of liberty, which actuated him in '76, remained firm and unshaken to the last. He was a truly pious man. His memory will be revered to the latest posterity.
On a visit to his family from the service of the United States, sorely afflicted, with a long, painful and lingering disease which he bore with manly, and more than common fortitude, and after receiving the caresses, and enjoying for a few weeks, the soothing conversation of his family and friends, departed this life, on Saturday the first day of October, in the thirty fifth year of his age, Capt. LEROY HOPKINS, one of the officers belonging to the navy of the United States. In him a wife has lost an affectionate husband, an infant a fond parent, and his country a brave and valuable officer.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1808.
CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
SPEECH OF MR. GILES.
(CONTINUED.)
I cannot help remarking here, that I do not concur with the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Hillhouse) who seemed to intimate, that there was nothing criminal in expressing speculative opinions in favor of a separation of the Union. In my opinion, if the expression of that speculative opinion be accompanied with an intent to gain proselytes, and thus to effect the object, it is highly criminal; because it is an opinion tending directly to subvert the constitution and government of the United States, and to attempt that object in any way I deem highly criminal. What is treason, but speculative opinions against the fundamental principles of the government, accompanied with an attempt to carry such opinions into effect by force? The only difference therefore, between these offences consists in this—that the criminal object in the one case, is to be effected by force; in the other, by persuasion; but I do not believe that Mr. Smith could have any such object in view. To whom was this conversation addressed? To gentlemen of the first respectability—known to be firm friends of the government. To col. Taylor, to gen. Findley, to doctor Sellman, &c. &c. Could Mr. Smith presume,
for a moment, that he could make proselytes of gentlemen of this description? Could he suppose they were fit objects to be used in illicit enterprises? Certainly not. Does either of them state that he made any attempts of this kind? Certainly not. Is there any other instance of his having expressed any opinion in favor of a separation of the Union during the whole course of his life? Certainly not. This is the only solitary instance of such an expression, that has been adduced or pretended. Is there any criminal intent ascribed to col. Taylor for the expression of a similar opinion to gen. Carberry? Certainly not. What rule of evidence is applicable to Mr. Smith, which is not applicable to col. Taylor? Is it just to condemn one man for the expression of an opinion, when the expression of the same opinion by another, does not even subject him to suspicion? From all these circumstances I am satisfied, first, that Mr. Smith did not express the opinion in favor of the separation of the Union, in the sense attributed to him by col. Taylor; and in the next place, if he did, it was not expressed with any criminal intent.
The next evidence in point of time, from which inferences are drawn, injurious to Mr. Smith, is the testimony of Peter Taylor. It relates to circumstances, which took place at Mr. Smith's house on the 23d of October, and shortly afterwards. The first observation made in relation to this point is, that Mr. Smith in his answer states that Peter Taylor is a man unworthy of credit, for several reasons mentioned by him, and that he was incorrect in his evidence in the recital of several incidental circumstances; whereas it is said that Peter Taylor is a man of fair character, though ignorant and uninformed, and that his testimony is unimpeached. I readily admit, that Mr. Smith's impressions in relation to Peter Taylor's character, are more unfavorable, than are warranted from the state of the evidence before the Senate; but this is not wonderful, when all circumstances are considered. When it is considered, that a deadly wound to Mr. Smith's character was apprehended by him to be about to be inflicted by P. Taylor's evidence; which consisted principally in the recital of incidental circumstances, in some of which he was evidently mistaken; when all the knowledge Mr. Smith had of him, was, that he was one of Blennerhassett's servants, and presumed to be both ignorant and uninformed, it is not wonderful, that Mr. Smith should have entertained a worse opinion of him than he merited: But I see nothing criminal in this misconception. It was a perfectly innocent and natural one.
I readily also admit, that in general, Peter Taylor's character for truth and veracity stands unimpeached, although it must at the same time be admitted, that he was mistaken in some of the many incidents he relates; and in one very remarkable instance (to wit) forgetting the death of his wife, which happened about six weeks before he mentions a circumstance of making a further provision for her support. I mention this, however, not for the purpose of having an injurious influence upon the general course of his evidence, but merely as a caution against paying too much respect to the episodes or the incidental circumstances mentioned by witnesses and particularly by him. Inferences of guilt ought very cautiously to be drawn from such sources. But I see nothing in the material and substantial part of Peter Taylor's evidence, but what is perfectly consistent with Mr. Smith's innocence, and in my judgment tends strongly to support it. As this evidence has been very much relied upon to criminate Mr. Smith, let it now be critically examined in a spirit of justice and impartiality. Peter Taylor's testimony is substantially as follows: During the month of October Mrs. Blennerhassett having become very much alarmed for the safety of her husband, in consequence of the resentment of the people in the neighborhood, against him, produced by the pieces under the signature of the Querist, which he acknowledged himself to be the author of; and believing that Burr had instigated him to that conduct, dispatched Peter Taylor, her gardener, in quest of Blennerhassett, with a letter, requesting that he would return to the island, and would prohibit Burr from again returning thither. Being uncertain where Blennerhassett might be, but presuming he would be found with Burr, she directed Peter Taylor to search for him, first at Chillicothe, and if he should not be found there, at Cincinnati, and to enquire at the house of John Smith, store keeper. In pursuance of these instructions, Peter Taylor being unsuccessful in his search at Chillicothe, arrived at Mr. Smith's house in Cincinnati, on the 23d of October. When Mr. Smith came out to him, he enquired for Burr and Blennerhassett—his object he states to be, to see if Mr. Smith could give any account of them. Mr. Smith at first told him, that he had mistaken the place, that they were not there, and he knew nothing of them. But upon telling Mr. Smith that he was one of Blennerhassett's servants, and was sent in quest of him by Mrs. Blennerhassett, Mr. Smith took him up stairs to a chamber he was accustomed to write in, to write a letter to Mr. Blennerhassett; and told him, they would probably be found at Mr. Jordan's, in Lexington, Kentucky, where, it appears from his evidence, that Mrs. Blennerhassett originally intended he should go, if he should not find Blennerhassett before he arrived there, &c. From these circumstances strong inferences of guilt are deduced against Mr. Smith. Making allowances for the eccentricities of P. Taylor's recital, and the inaccuracies of some trivial incidents which appear to me very obvious, I see nothing at all improper or unnatural in Mr. Smith's conduct. Upon P. Taylor's first enquiry, Mr. Smith supposed he was mistaken in the place. Was not this supposition very natural, when probably Blennerhassett never was at Mr. Smith's house at all, and Burr had left it the 10th September preceding, nearly six weeks before that time, and certainly was both mysterious and rapid in his movements; but when P. Taylor tells Mr. Smith, he was going in quest of Blennerhassett, with a letter from Mrs. Blennerhassett to Lexington, then Mr. Smith tells him he will probably find him at Mr. Jordan's—the place where
it is probable Burr told him he should take his lodgings—and proposed to send a letter to Blennerhassett by the witness, which he immediately wrote and gave to the witness; during which time there was some very common, and, in my judgment, very material conversation between Mr. Smith and the witness, perhaps not very accurately related. So far certainly this transaction cannot be deemed criminal, but the letter addressed to Blennerhassett covered by Burr; and upon its being presented to Burr, who was found at Lexington, before Blennerhassett was. Burr promising that it contained one addressed to him, opened it, and found that he was right in his conjecture. This circumstance is said to be extremely suspicious, and from it, an improper connection between Burr and Mr. Smith is inferred. I readily admit, that in itself it is a suspicious circumstance, and if the evidence stopped here, it must be difficult to account for it without some grounds for the inference of such a connection. But I consider the evidence upon this point, complete and positive; and that there is nothing left to inference. In the first place, it should be recollected that P. Taylor was in quest of Blennerhassett with a letter for him from his wife; the presumption therefore was, that he would find Blennerhassett before he did Burr; and if so, he would not find Burr at all; because his object would be answered, and his journey at an end. This circumstance, no doubt, induced Mr. Smith to put his letter to Burr under cover to Blennerhassett, but as Burr, contrary to Mr. Smith's expectation, was first found, why did he open the letter to Blennerhassett, upon the presumption that it contained one for him? Although I think this circumstance of no importance, as the letter itself is before us, I will yet state my impressions respecting it. Burr probably knew that Blennerhassett was an entire stranger to Mr. Smith; he therefore thought it improbable, that Mr. Smith would write to him; Burr could also discover by feeling the letter, that it contained an enclosure, and as he had but recently abused Mr. Smith's friendship and hospitality; and knew of the unfavorable impressions on the public mind against every one, who had confided in him in any way whatever; it is but natural to conclude, he conjectured that Mr. Smith had availed himself of the opportunity by P. Taylor of writing to him upon that subject. But why are explanations of this circumstance called for? Why indulge suspicions respecting an object, when the object of such suspicions is itself before us? Why infer an improper connection, when the evidence of the real connection, or the object of the correspondence itself is before us? This will be found in the identical letter written by Mr. Smith to Burr, and delivered by P. Taylor. Let us discard inferences, and attend to the contents of the letter, and see if there is anything criminal in them. The authenticity of this letter is admitted by all.
(Mr. Giles's Speech to be Continued.)
A NEW WORK.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
System of Notation;
REPRESENTING THE SOUNDS OF ALPHABETICAL CHARACTERS
BY A NEW APPLICATION OF THE ACCENTUAL MARKS IN PRESENT USE;
With such additions as were necessary to supply deficiencies.
By WILLIAM PELHAM. October 12, 1808. w6t
At Private Sale, AT MYERS'S AUCTION STORE.
JUST RECEIVED,
4 Bales Kendal Cottons
3 Bales blue & white mixed Kerseys
3 Bales Half Thick, assorted—white, blue, green & mixed
2 Bales Welsh Pans—white & blue
3 Bales Coating—blue & red
5 Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats
And an additional supply of the best Dutch
Bolting Cloths.
ALSO, IN STORE,
Prime Muscovado Sugars, in hds. and barrels, Loaf Sugar, old Madeira Wine, Molasses, a quantity of Gin Cages and Demijohns. Oct 14th, 1808 wtf
Dancing School.
JOHN LAFASTE,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond, that his School is now opened, in Mrs. Harris's brick house, next door below the Enquirer office, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, once a fortnight; the next school day being Thursday the 20th inst.
His night School for young Gentlemen, shall be opened, the same week, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at 6 o'clock precisely. Richmond, October 13 1808. 2
Will positively be Sold,
On Tuesday the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
THE SCHOONER
BETSEY,
At Rock-tide, as she now lays at anchor off the wharf, with all her rigging tackle, &c. to satisfy a deb. due Warren Ashley, of Norfolk, to whom she is secured by deed of trust.
Shapard & Lucke. October 14th, 1808. tds
Geographical Compilation,
FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS.
By D. L. COTTENEA, TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY, Baltimore.
*** A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at this office, where also may be had
The FATAL REVENGE; or Family of Montorio.
THE DISCARDED SON; or Haunt of Banditti; and a few copies of Miss Owen's celebrated novel, THE WILD IRISH GIRL. 2c.

TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next. The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store. For particulars, apply to WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808
Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment. THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with genteel board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company. Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat. A considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered. The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke-House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble. It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements. For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to Carter Wood, Mount Comfort. June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store. SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th Mar. 1808
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, a good spring of water, and a agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles up the country.—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2-3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Granland, where he intends carrying on the Book-binding business in all its variety and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch. Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent backs. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprentice will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23.
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Pitt Box by Pantaloon. Also, a FILLY, 3 years old, by Precipitate, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is nutried, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Samuel Burks to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown, Rives & Company as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Newmarket in Nelson county, on Saturday the 29th day of October next. One Negro Man, Named David, a valuable Waterman. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned slave as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr. 21st Sept. 1808
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of John Gunn, are requested to have them adjusted as the law directs, and exhibited for settlement, on or before the twenty fifth day of December next, at which time a dividend will take place. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim which may come against said estate after that date. JOHN TURPIN, Admr. Hanover Sept. 15, 1808
Five Dollars Reward. I WILL give the above reward for apprehending and securing in jail a NEGRO MAN named BILLY, belonging to Mr. M. H. Owen of this county—he calls himself Billy White—he is supposed to be secreted by some of his acquaintances in town—he is a tall young negro, & speaks loud when spoken to—it is impossible to describe the clothing he took with him, as he had a large stock of clothes. Job Greene. September 22, 1808
GERMAN GOODS. The subscribers have for sale, a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs Platillas Ticklenburgs Bed Tyke Hessians Damask Table Cloths Brown Rolls Fine Shirting Linen Danzick Rolls Liquor Cases Dowlas Quart. pint & half pint Rowan's Sheeting Decanters Brown Holland And a general assortment of LOOKING GLASSES. Bohn & Hubner. September 12, 1808
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation. Lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer September 8, 1808
I DO hereby request all those purchasers of the estate or effects of the late Patrick Ternan, of this city, deceased, and those persons who have on any other account given bonds, bills or notes, payable to myself and John Pumphrey, as executors, or to the said John Pumphrey alone, as executor of the said Patrick Ternan, to make no payment of any such bond, bill or note, to either the said John Pumphrey or to his order, he the said John Pumphrey having suddenly departed from the usual place of his late residence, and now concealing himself so as to furnish just grounds to suspect and believe he intends fraudulently to convert, as far as he may be able, the debts due to the said Patrick Ternan's executors, to his own private use. JAMES TERNAN, one of the executors of Patrick Ternan, deceased. Richmond, Sept. 26, 1808
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Josiah Chestnutt, to secure the payment of a sum of money to James Murphy & Company, as expressed in the said deed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in money, on the premises in the county of Nelson, on Friday the 28th day of October next. A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and ten acres; also five NEGROES, consisting of two men and three women, and the increase of the said females if any since the trust was executed; also seven head of Horses and eighteen head of Cattle—The land is situated on Hickory creek and adjoins the lands of Benjamin Harris, John Roberts, Samuel Perkins and John Frazier. We will convey such title as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Richard Clarke, } Trustees Shelton Cruthwait, } Nelson county, Sept. 21, 1808
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Samuel Winfrey to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Rives, Murphy & Company, and James Murphy & Co. as expressed in the said deed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in money, on the premises, in the county of Buckingham, at the late dwelling of the said Samuel Winfrey, on Monday the thirty-first day of October next, the following Slaves & other Property, To wit:—Peter, Daniel, Porter, Joe, Jenny, Aggy, Lucy, Isham, Archer, Spencer, Davy, Polly, Nancy, Massie, Louisa, Francis, Abram, Fleming, Gilbert, Sall, Rachel, Will, John, Lucy, Delphy, Robin, Lewis, Thomas & Ezekiah—also ten head of Horses, thirty head of Cattle, the stock of Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. conveyed in said deed. We will convey such title to the above mentioned property as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Jesse Higginbotham, } Trustees Robert Moore, } Nelson county, 21st Sept. 1808
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that William Mathews, late of the county of Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the district composed of the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Bath, for manslaughter, committed on the body of a negro girl named Hannah (the property of the said William Mathews) has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend & convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta the said William Mathews, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta, the said William Mathews. Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L S) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex'r M'Rae.
Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office. Sept. 26, 1808
Notice. THE subscriber will petition the General Assembly of Virginia, at its next session, to complete to him the commonwealth's right in the following half acre lots in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the ancient plan of the town of Richmond, by the numbers 63, 64, 65, 66, 77, 88, 102. John Seabrook. Hanover Sept. 15, 1808
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Charles Thompson to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown, Rives & Company, as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the eighth day of October next, on the premises, in the county of Nelson. A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and seventy-nine and three-quarter acres—also the following PROPERTY, viz: three head of Horses, twenty-eight head of Hogs, seven head of Cattle and their increase since the conveyance, and one Feather Bed and Furniture. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned land and property as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr. 21st Sept. 1808
The land is situated on Rucker's run and adjoins the lands of James Stevens, sen. Thomas Jopling and Samuel Spencer. THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF A. BURR, is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office.—A few copies for sale. Sept. 27.
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that the slaves Bill and Isaac, under sentence of death for felony, but reprieved and sold to Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the limits of the United States, according to the directions of the act of assembly in such case made and provided, have escaped from the said Richard Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and contrary to law, are now going at large, endeavoring to evade the mild punishment which has been inflicted and is so justly due to their crimes; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of twenty-five dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend either of the said slaves, Bill & Isaac, & deliver them at the penitentiary building in this city, in addition to all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in conducting the said slaves, or either of them, to that place. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said penitentiary building, the slaves aforesaid. Given under my hand, with the seal of (L S) the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23d day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex'r M'Rae.
Bill, late the property of Richard Smith of the county of Norfolk, was condemned by the court of said county, for felony. He is about 6 feet high, raw, bony make, of a yellowish black, a down look, & very sleepy, sullen countenance, one of his hands, believed to be his left and wrist, much scarred from a burn (the back of his hand) his back very much scarred from being often whipped, and above his left ear several scars which were made by strokes from a stick. Isaac, late the property of Samuel Fogg of the county of Pittsylvania, was condemned by the court of said county for felony. He is about 5 feet 7-1/2 inches high, black complexion, of a thick make, downy look, mild speech, and when spoken to, is apt to put his hand up to his jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he speaks, he also had, as well as is recollected at this time, a scar on his right jaw & one about one of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out, a sharp chin and stood forward, and when standing, stood much back in his knees and was somewhat knock-kneed, and his eyes inclined to be of a reddish cast, viz the part that is common to be white. Benjamin Pollard, Jailor. Buckingham County, Sept. 17, 1808
WAS committed to the jail of this county on Monday last, a negro man, who says his name is WILLIAM TRABUE, and belongs to Erasmus Reams of Chesterfield county; he endeavored to pass as a free man, but not producing evidence of being such, was committed to jail. He is of a dark complexion, about six feet high, has very large whiskers, appears to be about 30 years old, but says he is older, he has in his possession, a red leather pocket book containing the following papers viz, a printed bond given by Jos. Powell of Chesterfield county to Pollok, Tredway & Co. for $176.2 dated 17th December 1806, on the back of which is endorsed a credit for the amount of said bond, another bond being given in lieu of it; also an account against Messrs. Joshua and John Powell to Joseph and William Friend & Co. for £9.3.6.1.2 at the foot of which, credit is given for the full amount, paid by John Powell; also an amount due by Joshua Powell to Pollok Tredway & Co. showing a balance to be due of £20.9.2. also a promissory note for £20 executed by William Sublet of Chesterfield county to John Powell, dated 1st March 1806; also a pass signed by Harry Hath, or Heth, the bearer of which, is stated to be a negro man, named Absalom, and by the pass was permitted to go from Chesterfield to Cumberland, dated 7th September 1808; also another pass stating William Trabue to be the bearer, and granting him permission to go to Hanover, where it also states, he was born free, which pass has neither date nor signature. Benjamin Pollard, Jailor. Buckingham County, Sept. 17, 1808
James River Low Grounds TO LEASE. ON the fifth day of November next, will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, a Lease from 5 to 6 years, on that valuable tenement, on James River, being part of the subscriber's estate, in the county of Amherst, known by the name of Bolling's Creek Tenement, and containing about 160 acres of extremely fertile low grounds—distant about 3 miles from Lynchburg, and from 2 to 3 of the Oxford Iron Works and Maj. Lewis's manufacturing mill. The terms of the lease will be made known on the day. L. Bolling. Sept. 26, 1808
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the gross, dozen or single, The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1809: Being the first after Bissextille or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia. Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * * * A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John P. Shields and Jane Crawly his wife, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Henry Cary, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, for ready money, on Tuesday the 18th day of this month, a very valuable Tract of Land, containing one hundred acres, lying on each side of the turnpike road, about 9 miles from the Town of Manchester, and known by the name of SALLE'S HILL, on which there is supposed to be coal; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to meet the intention of said trust deed, and costs of said sale. Beverly C. Stannard, } Trustees. Archibald Woodbridge, } Chesterfield, Oct. 4th 1808.
FOR SALE My Plantation, IN York County, known by the name of J. Graves', in three miles of Williamsburg, containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd Acres. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, with six rooms, a passage and six fireplaces; a brick dairy and smokehouse; a kitchen with two rooms; a family granary, barn and stable. The land is very rich excepting a very small part of it, which may be estimated with the lands in common. I believe it equal to any place on the continent for stock of all kinds. It lies in half a mile of the salt works, where the cattle go when it suits them. The only difficulty in hogs, is keeping them gentle. I raised a veal in the first of the spring, from a young cow, and never fed cow nor veal, and in six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg market. The man who leases this place of me has one year more in it. He works only two fellows, two women, and two very small boys. He told me he had made between three and four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels of wheat, and as many oats, tending not more than about ninety acres. He leases but one half of the plantation. The other may be given possession to the purchaser directly, and the other Christmas twelve months. This land has a plenty of timber to pay for the land. The growth of timber is white oak, red oak, white poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. I look upon this land inferior to none in that part of the country; it has a large swamp, very easily reclaimed, filled with good ash. This place has been estimated to two thousand pounds, but I will take 1800 in good bonds, or 1500, half cash, and security on the land for the balance, or good bonds well secured. I would not sell upon any terms, but my family wishing to live at Mr. J. Pierce's place in James City, which is to be sold. JOHN M. GREGORY. Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 3, 1808
Take Notice. About the last of June, or sometime in July following, 1807, I gave two notes of hand to John Addison, late of Rocketts, deceased; one for the sum of sixty dollars, payable six months after date; the other for the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars payable twelve months from the date, being the balance due said Addison for a small farm lying on James River, and it has been ascertained that Addison sold me a number of acres of land, more than he owned, belonging to orphans, and I have proof of our bargain, and agreeable to the sale, he is to make me whole and pay all damages. The land which has been taken from said farm, amounts to more than the sum of the above mentioned notes, exactly forty dollars, which sum is now due me. I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on the said notes, as I am determined not to pay them. STEPHEN A. HOPKINS. Oct. 2, 1808
To Rent, THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris; the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richmond & Co's. office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately. JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808
Fancy Furniture, JAPAN'D AND GILT, VIZ. CAIN seat, Rush, and Windsor chairs; Settees & Windsor Stools; Bedsteads, Bed and Window Cornice; Card, Pier and Tea Tables; Washstand and Workstands, and any articles in the Fancy line made to order. Pictures, Looking-Glasses, framed and re-gilt. Also, Coach, Sign and Ornamental Paintings; Freemasonry and Military Flags, done in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms, by JS: W. COOK, In the cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern, one door of the Main Street. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808
PROPOSALS Will be received till the first day of December next, For Building a Bridge Across Appomattox, at Farmville. It is 120 feet long, and to be supported by pillars and abutments of stone. A plan may be seen by application to TH. A. MORTON or WM. L. WOLMACK, who are authorised to receive proposals Farmville, Sept. 12, 1808
THE SUBSCRIBER Hereby informs his friends and the public, that he opened A SCHOOL, At the Falling Garden, on the 10th inst. in which is taught the following branches of literature, viz. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, theoretically and practically, together with Book Keeping, Single and Double Entry, the Use of the Globes, and Geography. Also, several branches of the Mathematics, viz. Surveying, Navigation, &c. The number of the students proposed, is twenty-five, and at no time to exceed thirty. The price of tuition, including fuel, pen, ink and paper, is ten dollars per quarter. No entrance money. JAMES IDDINGS. Richmond, 10th Mo. 11th, 1808
New-Market Fall Races. THE RACES FOR FALL 1808. WILL COMMENCE, On Wednesday the 19th day of October. First day, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, of six hundred dollars, warranted as heretofore, to be put up before starting. Second day, the PROPRIETOR'S PURSE, of two hundred and twenty five dollars; also warranted to be put up before running. Third day, a SWEEPSTAKES, two mile heats, for Colts and Fillies, three years old, and the advantage, carrying 86 lbs. entrance fifty dollars—half forfeit—Subscriptions may be made personally or by letter, to the keeper of the Course.—The Nags must be accurately described by the first of October, on which day it closes—it is expected that this race will be interesting to the spectators, and profitable to the winner, as its presumable there will be a great number of subscribers. Fourth Day, a HANDY CAP, under the regulations established by the Judges. THE SUBSCRIBER, who keeps the New Market course, has found from long experience, that to serve the Public attentively and moderately, are the most certain means of being remunerated for his labor; he is therefore determined that every exertion shall be made on his part to promote the convenience and add to the amusements of those who may visit the RACES—An elegant stand 100 feet in length, is already built on the field, in which sumptuous dinners will be served up each day of the Races—the advantages of being protected from inclement weather or the hot Sun, feasting on the fat of our land, and quaffing the choicest liquors, all in full view of the contending COURSERS, must greatly add to the gratification of the gentlemen.—New-Market is so justly famed for the respectability of its Purse, and the punctuality with which it is paid; for the greatest show of fine horses on the Continent, and the superior beauty and improvement of the ground, that no doubt can be entertained of its always ranking at least with the most celebrated Turfs in our country. The stables will be all newly fitted up and the most suitable provision provided for Horses. BLANKS MOODY: P. S.—TOLL will be collected at the GATES as heretofore.
The undersigned engage to run sweepstakes, two mile heats, with colts and fillies, three years old and the advantage, over the New Market course, the day after the proprietor's purse, next fall meeting, entrance 50 dollars, half forfeit, carrying 86 lbs. on each, three or more subscribers to make a race. The subscription will remain open until the 1st of Oct. next, and no longer. Entries may be made by letter or personal application to Blanks Moody, keeper of the course; in doing which, gentlemen have only to give in their names; but it is to be observed, that those who enter horses must accurately describe their nags on or before the day the subscription closes. ENTRIES. Wm. E. Broadnax, enters a bay filly by Stirling, her dam Camilla by old Wildair. Thomas Goode.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard C. Pollard to secure the payment of a debt due to Murphy, Brown & Co. as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for the best price that can be obtained in ready money, at Mrs Ann S. Hopkins's, in the county of Nelson, on Saturday the 6th day of August next. Four Slaves, to wit: Daniel a negro man, Phillis a woman, Squire a boy, and Pallas a girl; but as we are only trustees for the benefit of others, we will only warrant the title as to ourselves and those claiming under us. William F. Carter. Robert Franklin. Warmr. July 6 1808
100 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stoppage in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808
Notice. FOUND in Manchester, on Saturday the first of October, a LONDON SILVER WATCH, the owner is required to prove it, pay for this advertisement, and take her. Enquire of the printer Richmond, Oct. 4, 1808