Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1808-11-25 00:00:00

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AMERICAN MANUFACTURE.
The following new American manufactures, we quote from Hope's Price Current with pleasure, as an evidence of the increase of public spirit, and a sure presage of future prosperity and independence.
(Aurora.)
FLOOR CLOTHS.
Manufactured by John Dorsey. Floor cloth carpets of any size with or without border per sq. yard $2 25 The same with three colors 2 00 The same with two colors 1 75 The same with one color 1 50 The patterns are in great variety and the colors bright, hard and durable.
Cotton hugging, per yd. 50 cts. Apply to Mace and Robertson.
Manufactured by John Thoburn & Co.
Printed ceilings, warranted fast colors, per yard 20 cts.
Shawls assorted 9-8 per shawl 21 cts.
4-4 do. 25 a 27
4-4 do. 32
5-6 do. 50 a 52
Bed spreads 10-4 $1
EARTHEN WARE.
Manufactured by Biano and Ronaldson
Yellow-tea pots, coffee pots and sugar boxes, per dozen 3
Assorted ware, do. 1 25
Red-tea pots, coffee pots and sugar boxes per dozen 2 50
GLASS WARE.
Manufactured by T. Harrison & Co.
Green half gall. bottles, per doz. 2
Do. quart do. do. 1
Green half gall. jars do. 2
Do. quart do. do. 1
White half gall. jars do. 7 50
Do. quart do. do. 3 75
Green pocket bottles do. 80
Glass per pound do. 52
Manufactured by Lehman, Smith & Son
Windsor soap per lb. 35
Do. do per dozen $2 a 3
Sealing wax per lb. 50 cts. a 3
Manufactured by Dr. Joseph Strong.
White lead per cwt. 17 a 18
Red lead do. 15
Litharge do. 15
At the extensive Manufactory of Paul Beck.
Shot BBB 1 a 10 per cwt. 12
Do. SGG and Buck 13
Bar lead 10 50
Manufactured by Bishop & Sparks.
Shot BBB 1 a 10 per cwt. 12
Do. goose and buck 10 50
Bar lead 10 50
Sold by the Domestic Manufacturing Society.
Floor cloths per square yard 1 75
Do. do. do. 2 a 2 25
Cotton flannel per yard 47
Manufactured by John Harrison, chemist, Philadelphia.
Acet. distillat. gall. 60
Acid. muratic. lb. 45
Aq. fortis dup. gall. 2
Alcohol lb. 20
Ab. amon calc. — 22
Calomel crud. — 1 90
— Ppi — 2 10
Campher refined — 1 75
Etber vitriol — 75
Liq. and min. hoff — 75
Lunar caustic oz. 1 75
Merc. corros. sub. — 1 50
Oil vitriol — 15
Sp. nitri dulc — 34
Vitriol dulc — 75
Salis. vorat. arom — 75
Nitri. fortis —
Vinos rec G. P. proof gall. 1 50
Turpentine — 40
Patent green lb. 67
Vermilion lb. 1 50
Tartar emetic lb. 1
Vitriol roman lb. 25
Varnish bright gall.
Manufactures of various other articles, are in operation, and several rapidly progressing; we could not, however, for the present number, ascertain with precision the just denomination of articles or their quotation, but shall soon enclose our paper so as to embody them in the general prices of domestic articles, and for that purpose invite communications.
(Hope's Price Current.)
The Aurora informs us that 1000 houses have been built, or are building in Philadelphia since the embargo was enacted; also, that two manufactories for casting patent shot have been erected therein, which can each cast one ton and a half of the most perfect shot per day.
"But these nor twenty more," it adds, "are not all—we have two manufactories of red lead already established, whose capacity is competent to the supply of the whole country with red lead and with litharge.
"A manufactory of white lead is also going on.
"The elegant pottery manufactory of Messrs. Trotter and Co. is conducted in a style so perfect, so complete in all that is required for utility or taste, that we require only a few privations of foreign articles to give a complete establishment to our own."
Mr William Davy is establishing near Germantown (Pa.) a manufactory of wool, in which machinery worked by water is employed, the principal part of it already erected and on the most improved plans adopted in Europe; many obstacles and difficulties are subdued, and the carding and spinning effected in great perfection. He has already purchased about 100,000 lbs. of very excellent clothing wool, which he throws into three qualities, the lowest makes good useful stockings, and many other articles of clothing may be made with it: the second is applied to making the well known article Germantown fulled hose, and will also make excellent coatings: the third or best quality makes a curious neat stocking, and can be applied to manufacture a variety of other articles of clothing and of the first necessity; this quality is about one sixth of the whole, and is equal to the general run of the best English wool.
The prices of wool are undoubtedly high, and labor still more beyond the rates, the former may be estimated at an excess of one-third and the latter at something less than double, and a great delay occurs from a scarcity of laborers; instructed in the different branches of manufactory; there is also yet a reluctance among the laboring class to place their children under regulations and restraints necessary to be established and strictly observed in the manufacturing system, this however will it is presumed soon yield to the advantages arising from such employments, and a conviction that they will become permanent. The doubt that has hitherto existed on this point, has indeed more than any other cause deterred reputable youths from an employment in new manufactures, to many of which have been established, and from a failure of support and success been speedily abandoned; it is however to be hoped, that a liberal protection and support will be now afforded, in which case the establishment herein referred to, may be considered as the germ of an extensive and beneficial one. Its situation affords peculiar advantages, and the proprietor from his knowledge of all the branches of the woollen manufactory, will no doubt be disposed to carry them to the utmost extent; and at no very distant period may bring into the market an annual supply of 40 or 50,000 lbs. of woollen yarn of different colors, and suited to the manufactures of the most useful kinds.
A sample of superfine blue broad cloth pronounced by the best judges to be equal to European of seven dollars per yard, is exhibited in Pittsfield, Mr. This cloth was made of Mr Watson's unmixed Spanish wool and manufactured in the vicinity, under the direction of Mr Eli Maynard, clothier—It is a complete demonstration of the important object of introducing the Spanish Sheep into general use, as well as that we can manufacture broad cloth equal to those of the best English cloths and cannot therefore fail to remove all doubts on this point. It is hoped our farmers will immediately introduce the Merino sheep, and thus secure to themselves and the country great profit.
N. Y. Daily Ad.
We have pleasure in communicating to our readers that Mr Charles Cooper of Lebanon, in Pennsylvania, has invented a double loom with flying shuttles, by which it is said that one man will be enabled to weave thirty yards of cloth daily. The nature of the improvements warrant the hope, that all the labor of weaving may hereafter be done with machinery, and that one man will thereby be enabled to attend to the management and supply of six or more looms.
We have again the pleasure publicly to announce the effort of American ingenuity. A gentleman, well known to the editors of this paper, has added such improvements to the spinning of Cotton as entirely to obviate the difficulties and delays which have hitherto arisen from the breaking of the thread—and also such as facilitate the
work, save labor, and simplify the movements. He proposes to obtain a patent for his discoveries, and we hope, before many days, to be furnished with a particular description of them.
The inventor states, that with one of these machines, which will cost only thirty-five dollars, a child of four or five years old may spin as much cotton as sixteen women, and of almost any fineness required. The spindles may be added ad infinitum, in proportion to the dimensions of the machine, and the power of motion applied.
This invention promises to be the most important for promoting Domestic manufactures of any which the ingenuity of man has yet fallen on; as every farmer can furnish himself with it and employ the leisure time of his family in increasing his own wealth, and securing the independence of his country, by the proper application of its natural resources—a much better method of manufacturing than is adopted in Europe, by stowing in unwholesome situations, vast crowds of distressed objects who die to live and live to die, in consequence of rigorous confinement and want of relaxation from business.
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DOCUMENTS.
Accompanying the President's Message of the 8th November, 1808.
Continued.
Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
July 21, 1808
Sir—Herewith you will receive a copy of the papers relating to one of the vessels which were destroyed at sea by the French frigates, returning from the West Indies. I observe that, in your letter to Mr. Champagny, of the 2d of April, you have repeatedly noticed this occurrence. If ample reparation should not have been made to the sufferers, the President thinks it proper that, as their cases become authenticated, you should present them in terms which may awake the French government to the nature of the injury and the demands of justice. The being of neutral vessels detained on the high seas is the most distressing of all the modes by which belligerents exert force contrary to right; and in proportion as it is destitute of apology, ought at least to be the promptitude and amplitude of the redress. If it be contended that the destruction, in these cases, proceeded solely from the danger that otherwise intelligence might reach a pursuing or hovering force, it may be answered, that if such a plea were of greater avail, it would only disprove a hostility of intention, without diminishing the obligation to indemnify, on the most liberal scale, the injured individuals. It may be added, that if the outrage on the individuals was not meant as a hostility towards their nation; the latter might justly expect a tender of such explanations as would leave no doubt on this subject.
I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) JAMES MADISON. Gen. Armstrong, Minister Plen. of the U. S. Paris.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Madison to Gen. Armstrong.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
July 22, 1808
"Your dispatches by lieut. Lewis were delivered on the 8th inst.
"It is regretted that the interval between his arrival and the date of your letter to Mr. Champagny, during which, I presume, some verbal intercommunication must have taken place, had produced no indication of a favorable change in the views of the French government with respect to its decrees; and still more, that instead of an early and favorable answer to your letter, it should have been followed by such a decree as is reported to have been issued on the 22d April, at Bayonne. The decree has not yet reached the U. S. and therefore, its precise import cannot be ascertained. But if it should be, as it is represented, a sweeping stroke at all American vessels on the high seas, it will not only extend our demands of reparation, but is rendered the more ominous with respect to the temper and views of the emperor towards the U. S. by the date of the measure.
"The arrival of Mr. Baker with my letter of May 2d, of which a copy is herewith sent, will have enabled you to resume the subject of the decrees with the fairest opportunity that could be given to the French government for a change of the unjust and unwise course which has been pursued; and I assure myself that you will not have failed to turn the communications with which you are furnished to the best account. If France does not wish to throw the U. S. into the war against her, for which it is impossible to find a rational or plausible inducement,
she ought not to hesitate a moment in revoking at least so much of her decrees as violate the rights of the sea, and furnish to her adversary the pretext for his retaliating measure. It would seem as if the imperial cabinet had never paid sufficient attention to the smallness of the sacrifice which a repeal of that portion of its system would involve, if an act of justice is to be called a sacrifice.
"The information by the return of the Osage from England is not more satisfactory than that from France. Nothing was said on the subject of the Chesapeake, nor any thing done or promised, as to the orders in council. It is probable that further accounts from the U. S. were waited for, and that the arrival of the St. Michael will have led to a manifestation of the real views of that government on those and other subjects. In the mean time it cannot be doubted, that hopes were cherished there of some events in this country favorable to the policy of the orders, and particularly, that the offensive language & proceedings of France would bring on a hostile resistance from the U. S. in which case the British government would be able to mould every thing to its satisfaction. There is much reason to believe that if the British government should not concur in a mutual abolition of the orders and of the embargo, it will result from an unwillingness to set an example which might be followed, and might consequently put an end to the irritating career of her enemy, on which the calculation is built—Might not use be made of this view of the matter, in those frank and friendly conversations which sometimes best administer topics of a delicate nature, and in which pride and prejudice can be best managed without descending from the necessary level? In every view it is evidently proper, as far as respect to the national honor will allow, to avoid a stile of procedure which might co-operate with the policy of the British government, by stimulating the passions of the French."
Copies and extracts of letters from gen. Armstrong to the Secretary of State, with copies of their enclosures.
Gen. Armstrong to Mr. Madison.
(Duplicate)
PARIS, Nov. 12, 1807
Sir, It was not till yesterday that I received from Mr. Skipwith a copy of the decree of the council of prizes in the case of the Horizon. This is the first unfriendly decision of that body under the arrest of the 21st of Nov. 1806. In this case, and on the petition of the defendant, the court had recommended the restitution of the whole cargo. I did not however think proper to join in asking as a favor what I believe myself entitled to as a right. I subjoin a copy of my note to the minister of foreign affairs; and am, sir, &c. &c.
JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Note of Gen. Armstrong. "In the former copy nearly a page of his letter was omitted by the copier."
The same to Mr. Champagny.
PARIS, Nov. 12, 1807
Sir, The document to which these observations are prefixed, will inform your excellency that an American ship, trading under the protection of the laws of nations, and of particular treaties, and suffering shipwreck on the coast of France, has recently been seized by his majesty's officers, and adjudged by his council of prizes as follows, viz.
"Our council puts at liberty the American vessel the Horizon, shipwrecked the 30th of May last, near Morlaix, and consequently orders, that the amount arising from the sale legally made of the wreck of the said vessel, together with the merchandise of the cargo, which, according to an estimate made in the presence of the overseers of the administrations of marine and custom house, shall have been acknowledged not to have proceeded from English manufactures, not from English territory, shall be restored to Capt. Maclure, without deducting any other expenses than those relative to the sale.
"And with regard to the other merchandise of the cargo, which, from the result of the said estimate shall be acknowledged to come from manufactures or English territory, by virtue of the 5th article of the decree of the 1st Nov. 1806, they shall be confiscated for the use of the state; the whole to be sold by the forms prescribed in the regulations; and the application of the produce to be made in conformity to the arrangements of the said decree, deduction being made for the expense of saving the goods, and that of the support of the crew, until the day that the captain shall receive the notification of the present decision."
The reasons upon which this decision is founded, are at once so new and alarming to the present friendly relations of the two powers, that I cannot but discern them with a freedom in some degree pro-
portioned to my sense of their novelty and importance.
"Considering" says the council, "that the neutrality of the ship and cargo were sufficiently established, the whole ought to be restored (agreeably to the provisions of the convention of the 30th September, 1800) provided no merchandise of English origin had been found in her, and of course that she had not been brought within the limits of the imperial decree of the 21st November, 1806."
"Here is an open and unqualified admission, that the ship was found within the rules prescribed by the convention of 1800; that according to these rules, her cargo and herself ought to have been restored and that such would have been the fact but for the operation of the decree of the 21st November, 1806."
In the letter your excellency did me the honor to write to me on the 7th of October last, you thought it "easy to reconcile the obligations of this decree with the preservation of those arising from treaties." It was not for me to examine the means by which this reconciliation could be effected; they no doubt fully existed and yet exist in his majesty's good pleasure; and taking for granted this fact, I saw in the opinion nothing but proofs of friendly dispositions, and pledges that these were not to be either wantonly destroyed or diminished. How inauspicious, however, to its authority and the consolations derived from it, is this recent act of the council of prizes! An act, which explicitly acknowledges the opposite characters and conflicting injunctions of these two instruments, and which of course draws after it considerations the most serious to the government of the U. S.
The second reason of the council is "that the decree declaring (British) merchandise good prize had principally in view captures made on the high seas; but that the question whether shipwrecked goods ought to be restored or confiscated, having always been judged under the 14th article of the regulation of the 26th of July, 1778, and according to their character (which might have rendered lawful or have even commanded their seizure at sea) there is no reason to introduce in this case any new distinction which, however philanthropic it may appear, has not yet been adopted as a rule by any maritime nation."
The doctrine resisted [in] this passage, and which inculcates the duty of extending protection to the unfortunate, is not new to his majesty's council of prizes. They have themselves consecrated it by their decision of the 5th of March, 1800. By that decision they restored an enemy's ship (the Diana) on the single reason that "she had been compelled to enter a French port by stress of weather. "I should certainly fail" says the Attorney General "in respect to myself and to the council before whom I have the honor to represent the government, were I not to maintain a principle consecrated by our laws and by those of all nations. In all circumstances let the loyalty of the French government serve as the basis of your decisions. Prove yourselves at once generous and just. Your enemies will know and respect your magnanimity." Such was the principle adopted by the council in the year 1800, and in the case of an enemy's ship; yet we are now told, that this very principle, so honorable to the court, to the nation, and to human nature, is utterly unknown to all maritime people. And on what occasion do we hear this? When an enemy's ship is again thrown on the French coast? No; it has been reserved for the wreck of a neutral and friendly vessel! For a ship of the United States! It is not denied that had this ship escaped the rocks and made the port of Morlaix, the only inhospitality to which she would have been exposed (under the most rigorous interpretation of the law in question) would have been that of being ordered again to sea. Has then the misfortune of shipwreck so far altered her condition, as to expose her to the injury of confiscation also? And is this among the principles which the defender of the maritime rights means to consecrate by his power and wisdom? It is impossible.
The third reason of the council is "that the application of the 5th article aforesaid, in as far as it concerns the American and other nations, is the result both of the general expressions of that very article, and of the communication recently made by his excellency the grand judge concerning the primitive intention of the sovereign."

This reason will be found to be substantially answered in my reply to reason No 5 of the council. It will be seen that the opinion given there that "the application of article 5 of the imperial decree to American commerce, is the result of the general expressions of that very article" was not the opinion of the council on the 5th of March last, when they judged the case of the Hibernia; they then declared in totidem verbis that the decree "said nothing of its own influence on the convention of 1800, between the U. S. and France."
The fourth reason of the council is that the expedition in question having certainly been made with full knowledge of the said decree, no objection can be drawn with any propriety, from the general rules forbidding a retrospective action, nor even in this particular case, from the posterior date of the act in which the sovereign decides the question, since that act sprang from his supreme wisdom, not, as an interpretation of a doubtful point, but as a declaration of an anterior and positive disposition.
A distinction is here attempted to be taken between the interpretation of a doubtful point and the declaration of an anterior and positive rule. This distinction cannot be maintained; for if the rule had been positive, there would have been no occasion for the declaration. Neither the minister of marine, nor the council of prizes could have had any doubts on the subject; the execution of the decree would have been prompt and peremptory; nor would a second act on the part of his majesty, after the lapse of twelve months, have been necessary to give operation to the first. Need I appeal to your Excellency's memory for the facts on which these remarks turn? You know that doubts did exist—you know that there was, under them, much hesitation in pronouncing. You know that as late as the 9th of August I sought an explanation of the decree in question, and that even then, your Excellency (who was surely a competent and legitimate organ of his majesty) did not think yourself prepared to give it: the conclusion is inevitable: his majesty's answer, transmitted to the court of prizes on the 18th of September last through the medium of the grand judge, was in the nature of an interpretation, and being so, could not, without possessing a reactive quality, apply to events many months anterior in date to itself.
The fifth reason of the council and the last which enters into my present view of the subject is "that though one of the principal agents of his majesty had given a contrary opinion, of which the council had at no period partaken, this opinion, being that of an individual, could not (whatever consideration its author may merit) balance the formal declaration given in the name of his majesty himself; and that, if the communication of this opinion had, as is alleged, given room to, and served as a basis for many American shipments, and particularly of the one in question, this circumstance which may call for the indulgence of his majesty, in a case in which the confiscation is entirely to the advantage of the state, does not prevent a council rigid in its duty, to pronounce in conformity to the decree of the 21st of November, and of the declaration which follows it."
It would appear from this paragraph that not finding it easy to untie the knot, the council had determined to cut it. Pressed by the fact that an interpretation of the decree had been given by a minister of his majesty, specially charged with its execution, they would now escape from this fact and from the conclusions to which it evidently leads, by alleging—
1. That at no time had the council partaken of the opinion given by the minister; and 2d. That this opinion being that of an individual could not possess either the force or the authority of one truly ministerial. It appears to me, as I think it will appear to your Excellency, that the council have, in these statements, been less correct than is usual to them on similar occasions. If, as they now assert, they have never partaken of the minister's opinion; if they have never even hesitated on the question, whether the decree of November did or did not derogate from the treaty of 1800, why, I ask, suspend the American cases generally? or why decide as they did in the case of the Hibernia? If I mistake not, we find in this case the recognition of the very principle laid down by the minister of marine. That officer says "in my opinion the November decree does not work any change in the rules at present observed with respect to neutral commerce, and consequently none in the convention of the 8th Vendémiaire, year 9". And what says the council? "Admitting that this part of the cargo (the rum and ginger) was of British origin, the dispositions of the November decree (which contain nothing with regard to their own influence over the convention of the 8th Vendémiaire, year 9) evidently cannot be applied to a ship leaving America on the fifth of the same month of November; and of course cannot have author-
ised her capture in the moment she was entering the neutral port of her destination." We have here three distinct grounds of exemption from the effects of the November decree.
1. The entire silence of that decree with regard to its own influence over the convention of 1800; 2d. The early period at which the ship left the U. S. and 3d. The neutral character of the port to which she was destined.
If such, sir, were the principles admitted by the council on the 5th of March last, with what correctness can it be now said "that at no period have they partaken of the opinion of the minister?"
The second fact asserted by the council is, that the interpretation of the decree in question given on the 24th of December, 1806, was private, not public—or in other words, that it was the interpretation of the minister, not that of the council—and as such, cannot outweigh the more recent declaration coming directly from his majesty himself.
On the comparative weight of these declarations I shall say nothing, nor shall I do more to repel the first part of the insinuation (that the minister's declaration was that only of the individual)—than to submit to your excellency my letter of the 20th of December, 1806, claiming from that minister an official interpretation of the decree in question, and his answer of the 24th of the same month, giving to me the interpretation demanded.
To your excellency, who as late as the 21st of August last, considered the minister of marine as the natural organ of his majesty's will, in whatever regarded the decree aforesaid, and who actually applied to him for information relating to it, this allegation of the council of prizes and the reasoning founded upon it, cannot but appear very extraordinary, and will justify me in requesting that his majesty may be moved to set aside the decision in question, on the ground of error in the opinion of the council.
If in support of this conclusion I have drawn no arguments from the treaty of 1800, nor from the laws of nations, your excellency will not be at a loss to assign to this omission its true cause. It would surely have been an useless formality to appeal to authorities, not only practically, but even professionally extinct. In the letter of the minister of justice of the 18th of September, we are told by his majesty himself, that "since he had not judged proper to make any exception in the letter of his decree, there was no room to make any in its execution," and in the report of your excellency's predecessor, of the 20th of Nov. 1806, we have these memorable words: "England has declared those places blockaded, before which she had not a single ship of war."
"She has done more, for she has declared in a state of blockade, all places which all her assembled forces were incapable of blocking—immense coasts and a vast empire."
"Afterwards drawing from a chimerical right and from an assumed fact the consequence that she might justly make her prey of every thing going to the places laid under interdiction by a simple declaration of the British admiralty, and of every thing arising therefrom, and carrying this doctrine into effect, she has alarmed neutral navigators, and driven them to a distance from ports whither their interests attracted them, and which the law of nations authorises them to frequent."
"Thus it is that she has turned to her own profit, and to the detriment of Europe, but more particularly of France, the audacity with which she mocks at all right and insults even reason itself."
"Against a power which forgets to such a pitch all ideas of justice, and all human sentiments, what can be done but to forget them (or an instant one's self)?"
Words cannot go further to shew the extinguished authority in the one case of the treaty subsisting between the United States and his imperial majesty, and in the other of the law of nations. To appeal to them therefore would be literally appealing to the dead.
Accept, Sir, &c. &c. JOHN ARMSTRONG. His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs. GEN. ARMSTRONG TO MR. MADISON. PARIS, 17th Feb. 1808. Extract. "Enclosed is a copy of the answer from the minister of marine to my letter of the 13th inst. in relation to the sale of a part of the cargo of the ship James Adams. It would now appear, that the promises of forbearance made by another department are applicable only to vessels sequestered in the ports and not to such as have been captured at sea." 5th division of prizes. Extract of a letter of the Minister of Marine to Gen. Armstrong, dated Paris, 15th Feb. 1808. TRANSLATION. "I observe to you moreover that the question now is not as to a vessel sequestered in port, but as to a prize made at sea, and seized for a contravention of the decree of the 17th of Dec. last; that the provisional sale ordered on account of the "average" is for the interest as well of the captured as of the captors, and that it is directed according to the case provided for by the regulation of the 2d Praireal, 11th year." GEN. ARMSTRONG TO MR. MADISON. PARIS, 1st Dec. 1807. I have this moment received a letter from his majesty's minister of foreign relations, of which I subjoin a copy, and am, sir, &c. &c. JOHN ARMSTRONG. MR. CHAMPAGNY TO GEN. ARMSTRONG. TRANSLATION. MILAN, 24th Nov. 1807. SIR, The execution of the measures taken against the English commerce, has frequently caused reclamations on your part. The intention of his majesty, without doubt, is, that every particular abuse may be re-
pressed; but the federal government cannot make any complaint against the measures themselves, and while the U. States allow that their vessels may be visited by England, that she may drag them to her ports and turn them from their destination, while they do not oblige England to respect their flag and the merchandise which it covers—while they permit that power to apply to them the absurd rules of blockade which it has set up with a view of injuring France—they bind themselves by that tolerance towards England to allow also the application of the measures of reprisals which France is obliged to employ against her. His majesty regrets, without doubt, to have been forced to recur to such measures: he knows also that the commercial classes may have to suffer in consequence of them, particularly those who having habitual relations with England, using a common language, and often mixing their interests, might more frequently occasion an apprehension of some commercial connivance with the English, inasmuch as they would have greater facility in covering it. This circumstance made it necessary to use towards them precautions more exact, and an unceasing watchfulness, in order not to be exposed to abuses, which might result from a less constant vigilance. But it is not to France, it is to England that these inconveniences to individuals ought to be imputed. She it is who has given the example of measures unjust, illegal and infringing on the sovereignty of nations. To oblige her to renounce them it has become necessary to combat her with her own arms: in violating the rights of all nations she has united them all by a common interest, and it is for them to have recourse to force against her—to forbid her the search (la visite) of their vessels—to take away of their crew—and to declare themselves against measures which wound their dignity and their independence. The unjust pretensions of England will be kept up as long as those whose rights she violates are silent—and what government has had more to complain of against her than the United States? All the difficulties that have given rise to your reclamations, sir, would be removed with ease if the government of the United States after complaining of the injustice and violence of England, took with the whole continent the part of guaranteeing itself therefrom. England has introduced into the maritime war an entire disregard for the rights of nations: it is only in forcing her to a peace, that it is possible to recover them. On this point the interest of all nations is the same—all have their honor and their independence to defend.
Accept, sir, &c. CHAMPAGNY. General Armstrong to Mr. Madison. Paris, 5th April, 1808.
Extract. "I received the dispatches you did me the honor to address to me by Mr. Lewis on the 26th ult."
"Though I had complained often and earnestly of both the principles and operation of the emperor's decrees of November, 1806 and December 1807, (having written at least twenty notes on the different cases which have arisen under them) yet as the President's orders were express, that on receipt of your letter I should superadd to whatever representation might have been previously made, a formal remonstrance against those decrees, I did not lose a moment in writing and presenting the enclosed note: the terms of which will I hope appear to be such as were proper or necessary to the case, and calculated either to obtain a repeal of the illegal measures, or to leave in full force the rights accruing to the United States from a failure on the part of France to repeal them. To this note I have not yet received an answer, nor have I reason to expect one soon; as the emperor has left Paris (it is said for Spain) and had, at no time before he set out, indicated any alteration in the views which originally produced the decrees in question."
"Mr. Pinkney found means (in the return to the continent of M D'Alepus) to communicate the President's views on the subject of the general embargo, & particularly the desire he had that it should not be considered as a measure of hostility against any foreign nation. Some explanations of this kind, were perhaps necessary in England where, from the misrepresentation of our own people, the character of the policy was likely to be misunderstood; but as neither the same, nor any other reason existed for making them here, none have been offered."
(To be Continued.) Congress. Senate, November 21.
The senate were this day engaged, according to order, in the consideration of Mr. Hillhouse's resolution for the repeal of the embargo laws. A very spirited debate took place, in which the resolution was advocated by Messrs. Hillhouse and Lloyd, and opposed by Messrs. Smith (of Md.) and Pope. The speeches of all these gentlemen shall appear at length in our next Monitor. The senate adjourned without coming to a decision.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, Nov. 17.
Mr. Poindexter presented a bill altering the ordinance of congress, so far as to take away the powers of the governors of the territories to prorogue and dissolve the assemblies. Read a first and second time, & referred to the committee to-morrow.
Mr. Chittenden called for the order of the day upon his motion—but 31 appeared in favor of it—it was lost.
Mr. Randolph moved, That provision be made by law, for the transportation of all papers and documents from or to the members of congress, touching the business of the U. States or the territories thereof, free of postage. Carried.
Several resolutions were referred to the committee upon post offices and post roads—and several petitions to the committee of claims.
Monday, November 21. No business of consequence was done this day.
An engrossed bill to enable the members to transmit all public documents during the session on free of postage, was passed.
Mr. Love from the committee appointed on the petition of those men who engaged in the Miranda expedition, and who are now confined in prison and in irons in South America, reported a resolution, that the President of the United States might be requested to adopt measures to obtain from the Spanish Vice-Roy the release of the thirty-six American citizens so held in confinement, and that dollars be appropriated for that purpose.
It was urged that the house immediately agree to the report, but it was definitively carried to submit it to a committee of the whole house.
Mr. Dana presented a petition from the state of Connecticut, and Mr. Quincy one from Massachusetts, praying for the repeal of the embargo laws. Referred to the committee of the whole to whom was committed that subject.
The order of the day on the subject of the embargo was then called for.
The question, shall the house go into committee thereon? was taken by yeas and nays. It passed in the negative—Yeas 42, Nays 71.
Mr. Dana, after a few introductory remarks, proposed the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is expedient to provide for regulating the conduct of such merchant vessels, as, by agreement of the respective owners, may sail in concert for mutual assistance and defence, in cases which may be allowed by law, and also for settling, according to the course of proceeding in courts of admiralty, the respective rates of contributions to be made between them on account of any loss or damage which may be thereby incurred.
Mr. D. proposed to refer it to a select committee, it being a necessary mercantile defence.
Mr. Eppes opposed its reference to a select committee, because he supposed it to be involved in the main principle (of the embargo question) which was now pending, and therefore hoped it would be referred to the committee of the whole on that subject.
Mr. Dana opposed this reference. He had no desire to change our relations, or to affect any particular system which might be adopted, but he considered and desired that the resolution should exist forever in our statute book. He referred to the Barbarian and Asiatic depredators on our commerce to enforce his argument for a permanent preparatory statute.
Mr. Eppes still contended for the propriety of its reference to a committee of the whole house, to which was submitted the general subject of depredation, because he considered it intimately allied with the business now pending, and because gentlemen would have the most fair opportunity then of explaining, defending, or opposing it. He did not conceive it to be proper to refer to the use of which the arming of our merchant vessels might eventually be made, until it was determined that they should be armed at all. This subject remained still to be discussed, then it would undoubtedly become a subject for decision, but not before.
On a question for a reference to a committee of the whole on the state of the union, it was carried, 59 to 39.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill to authorize the president of the United States to employ an additional number of revenue cutters.
On a motion to refer the bill to a committee of the whole, this day was mentioned for its consideration, which was lost, and it was determined to be taken up to-morrow.
A business which was before the house at the last session, and not acted upon for an additional compensation to the witnesses attending the trial of Aaron Burr, at Richmond, was called up and referred to a select committee.
In the course of the sitting several private petitions were presented and referred to the committees to whom their subjects related.
Mr. Morrow made a report on the public lands, which was ordered to be printed.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 19.
A BRITISH PRIZE—The gun boats at Passamaquoddy, have captured a British ship, detected in infringing the embargo laws—it was said John Bull behaved pretty gruffly—but was forced to strike the Royal Flag to the American Stripes. [Daily Advertiser.]
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 22.
With respect to the mode of choosing electors of president and vice-president of the United States, the federal constitution provides, "that each state shall appoint in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and representatives," &c. Now the legislature of Massachusetts without directing by law any manner for making a choice, have proceeded independently of the governor (whose sanction is certainly necessary,) to choose the Electors forthwith. Thus it appears that the Essex Junto have violated the constitutions of the U. States and of the commonwealth of Massachusetts in order to secure their party 19 federal electors.—Surely the nation must conclude that in such hands the liberties of the people cannot be very secure.—Monitor.
Query—If the federalists of Massachusetts would violate two constitutions to gain nine or ten electoral votes, when there is no chance of their succeeding, what would they not do if they saw a prospect of gaining their ends?—ib.
It is now pretty well ascertained that the U. S. have nothing to expect from the English government during the reign of the present British ministry; which, however, it is believed by intelligent men, cannot continue long. We are justified in saying that it is the opinion in the best informed circles in London, that the British must finally fall in their projects upon Spain, when the disgrace of the failure will press so heavily upon Canning and his coadjutors, that the king, for the safety of his crown, will have to dismiss them. The surliness of the English people at the miserable convention concluded with Junot, is considered as a sample of the temper which will arise among them when their armies are compelled to abandon Spain altogether.—ib.
The English policy at present, is a perfect Algerine system; and the only difference between the Dey of Algiers and the king of G. Britain is this: the Dey insists upon tribute being paid to him in a lump and in a direct shape, whereas George the third requires it to be paid by piecemeal, through the medium of his custom houses. If you refuse to pay to either of these Barbary powers the tribute they demand, they immediately let their corsairs loose to punder you.—ib.
Notice, I DO hereby forwarn all persons from trading for, or taking an assignment of a bond executed by me with Joseph R. Morris, as my security, on, or about the 27th October 1806, and payable some time in the year 1807, for the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars to James Turner, of the county of Goochland, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law. WILLIS McKEAND. (1)
Notice IS hereby given that I will not be liable for any back loading that may be put on board my boats, at Richmond, or elsewhere, also forwarn all persons from putting on board thereof any loading on their passage down the river. THOMAS WIATT. Lynchburg. Nov. 18th, 1808. (14)
For Sale, THAT valuable Plantation, lying in Amelia county, on Flat creek, containing upwards of 990 acres, a considerable quantity of which is very valuable meadow land. If the land is sold, I will dispose of thirty or forty valuable negroes. For terms apply to WILLIAM MURRAY, Grove Brook, 224 N. V. 1808. w.6.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends & former customers, that he is well provided for the accommodation of twenty of the members of the General Assembly, on as good terms as any of the underbarkers in his line. Also he can take in as many horses on the most reasonable terms. NATHANIEL WHITE. City Tavern, Richmond, } Nov. 23d 1808. } w.4.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Robert White, jr. and Archibald Stuart, esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia court-house; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, jr. esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Richard Parker and Edmund Winston, esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack court-houses.—And Francis T. Brooke and Hugh Holmes, esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this 11th day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eight.
Jos. Prentis, (Seal) Jno. Tyler, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, (Seal) Robt. White, jr. (Seal) Paul Carrington, jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal) Published by order of the Judges. 4w WILSON ALLEN, c. g. c.

COMMUNICATION.
SHALL A MINISTER FROM SPAIN BE RECEIVED?
It may seem premature to discuss this question, before the arrival of such a minister; but as there is every probability that the event will occur, it cannot be improper.
We are well aware that federal sympathy for Spanish patriotism, will be touched upon the highest key, and that we shall hear nothing else but the grating notes of French jeal and French influence. If there is any mind that can, after studying the documents submitted to congress, retain these impressions, we must, without hesitation, pronounce that it either has too much stupidity to understand, or too much system to believe. That there are many of this description, there is too much reason to fear. Men who are bent on accusation, and Mino-like, determined to condemn. Are such men organised in the true tone of patriotism? Are they in truth, politically honest? When our country is in a critical and embarrassed situation, in regard to foreign powers, and when we hear native born citizens decrying our executive, as being debased with fear, and too timid to pursue that course of policy which tends to secure our honor and our rights, we can but say, that although they do not compass treason, they are to all intents and purposes, aiding and abetting. Where is the difference between such men, and that execrable traitor Aaron Burr? If any, it is this, that he is operating abroad, whilst they are doing the same thing at home.
He has already found his way into the cabinet of Great Britain, and has induced them to believe, that the people of this country are in a state of distraction about the embargo, and that the Eastern States will be likely to revolt, if it is not repealed.
Here it requires not much sagacity to trace the mole. The surface begins to break, and the Essex Junta to appear.
There is an unity of action and design, so very apparent, that doubts can no longer remain, but that Burr is the minister of the Essex Junta.
But we may be asked, where is this unity of action and design. We reply that Burr has been devising, while they have been performing; and that both the design and performance have had the same end in view. While one would speak of distraction, the other would threaten and excite it; as the minister would conduct the deception abroad, they would give corresponding evidence at home; as he would point to the uneasiness of the Eastern States, elaborate pieces would appear, showing the advantages of their secession from the union. The movements of an Autocrat could not more perfectly correspond with its construction, than those of Burr, with this celebrated Junta. They have been contending for trade with Portugal and Spain, well knowing that it would be virtually a collateral trade with Great Britain; and Burr, in order to facilitate their views, has been advising a minister from Spain to be commissioned to this country—they have been loudly clamorous about the expenditure of money in the purchase of Louisiana, and Burr has induced the Spanish commissioners in England, to believe that it was a fraud. Under these circumstances, we can but repeat the question under infinitely better auspices than in 1793—"Shall a Spanish Minister be received from Spain?"
It would be ineffectual arrogance to pretend to prescribe the course which ought to be pursued, but as we have always been in the habit of speaking our minds, unflinched by others, and undirected by calculations, we shall presume to answer in the negative. And why? Because, unlike Great Britain we are not disposed to receive the pet messenger of every little Junta. Because, unlike her, we are not disposed to hug and caress every traitor, who may pretend to be invested with ministerial powers, and chiefly because there is no given established form of government in Spain, which could be represented by a minister, or which could confer treaty-making powers upon its representative. Before, in fact, a minister or commissioner could arrive in this country, the successful party at its embarkation, might be vanquished and subdued before his landing.
It would, unquestionably, be contrary to the express law of nations, and excessively abused in the policy of this country, to receive a minister without power, from a nation without existence. And surely the federalists, whose philanthropic bosoms glow with the pure flame of sympathy, for those immortal patriots, who are struggling, for what! for a change of masters, will not, for a moment, contend that they possess any higher stand among the society of nations, than a mere dependency. Every body knows that they are entangled in the diplomatic toils of Britain, and that the knot which binds them, will not be cut, until the sword of Bonaparte flourishes in Spain. That country is evidently in that state of revolution, when no government exists, and when no system of laws can be said legally to be obeyed. Of course, then, no minister can be accredited by any foreign nation. If she cannot form a treaty as a dependency, and has no existence as a nation, the object of such a mission would be to embarrass our government, and if possible, to furnish additional fuel to discord, which the Essex Junta are perfectly prepared to fan and cherish. We should then again be told of the executive determination to destroy commerce altogether. This would be an elegant theme for Eastern declamation, and a choice subject of essays for the traitorous pen of Falkland. But if precedent had the same conclusive force, in the political, as it has in the forensic world, we might adduce the most apposite instance during the administration of Gen. Washington. Among the famous queries which he submitted to
the Heads of Department in 1793, was this.
Shall a minister from the French republic be received?
At this time, the revolution had subsided, and the French republic was unequivocally established. The monarchy which had existed, left no vestige of its power behind, and the new government, according to every principle of political justice, was entitled to its recognition as a nation, and to its affection as a republic. Under these circumstances, and particularly too, when the gratitude of this country was justly and tenderly alive for France, for the services she had rendered us, they had every right to expect an immediate and friendly recognition. But what was the case? The court of Great Britain considered it as a flagrant rebellion, and as an unjustifiable dethronement of a lawful king. They therefore looked upon the new order of things, as a system of usurpation, and entitled to no national character. We will not say, that similar impressions were derived from the same source, but according to the annals of the times, they certainly did exist, and it is certainly true that Gen. Washington was opposed to the reception of Genet, and moreover, that Genet would not have been received but for the violence of popular sentiment. How widely different is the case with Spain! She may be truly said to feel all the phrensy, but none of the inspiration of the French revolution. She is involved in a precarious war, with a powerful enemy, and contending for no given form of polity, possessing none in fact, so that for this reason alone, it cannot be expected by any rational mind, that her independence, as a nation, can be recognised. If the federalists admired Gen. Washington's opinion which was opposed to the reception of a minister from an established republic, they surely can never possess the effrontery of abusing the present administration, if a minister should not be received from the little Juntas of Spain.
(To be continued.)
A PLAIN QUESTION TO THE MONROE PARTY.
Facts which speak for themselves, need no argument.
They say, that the whole period of Mr. Fox's ministry, was lost to the U. States by the extra mission of Mr. Pinkney in 1806! In a letter from Mr. Monroe, dated Feb. 12, of the same year, he states, that as soon as Mr. Fox took possession of his office, he requested an interview with the foreign ministers, which took place yesterday. Of course, the conference was commenced on the 13th of February. Mr. Monroe in his letter of June 9th, observes, that on the 31st ultimo, "accounts were received here from the U. States, that the President and Senate had adopted the measure of a special mission to this country, in which Mr. Pinkney and myself were associated." "These accounts, which appeared to be well founded at first, have been confirmed since, by letters to individuals, so that the fact seems to be unquestionable." I have not received official information of it yet, but expect it from you daily.
The whole period of Fox's ministry was lost! What became of the lapse of time between the 13th of February and the 31st of May, inclusive of 3 months and 18 days. Whether Mr. Monroe understood it as early as February, and wrote a letter of remonstrance, is perfectly immaterial, as he did not communicate it to the ministry, but on the other hand continued the correspondence for the 3 months following and 18 days. How then was the whole period of Fox's ministry lost? What became of the time between the 13th of Feb. and the 9th of June? and what was the meaning of the correspondence carried on during this time?
Vir sahit qui pauca loquitur.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Halifax County, to his friend in this city.
"The late election has been more warm and animated than any that has occurred in the county since my knowledge of it. Three lawyers—five parsons—one doctor—the whole tribe of federalists—monarchists—and British adherents—a (curious coalition)—appeared on the field of action early in the day: They were armed with all sorts of weapons offensive and defensive, some of them of the chevaux de frise kind, pointing every way—but that which on account of its novelty and peculiar mode of use seemed most relied upon, was the correspondence between Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Monroe of last winter, furnished up and distributed by the latter gentleman, through the medium of the public post offices, under cover of newspapers, to his troops, on the eve of the day preceding that of action. They made a most furious onset upon the republican phalanx, & persevered in it with great obstinacy for a long time. Our columns sustained it with like resolution; they not only maintained their ground, but advanced upon their enemy; who then laid ambushes, sprung mines, and used every possible mode of annoying us—Yazooism—ships and tobacco rotting—embargo—money advanced by Mr. Madison to Bonaparte—French decrees—the bleeding of the patriot Monroe in the revolutionary war, while Madison was staining his fingers with ink—the treaty of Mr. Monroe which was the best that could be obtained and such as ought to have been accepted, and must still be accepted—and all the thousand falsities that have been as often exposed and refuted, were heard and seen operating in every direction. In such a heterogeneous mass, you may suppose the ferment was great, but you cannot conceive the extent of it: inflammation ran high indeed; it at length affected every member of the body; officer to officer, and man to man, were every where engaged. Ministers of the gospel, those meek messengers of peace and good will towards men, were seen almost transformed into furies—while acting in the character of humble instruments, in the hands of petty lawyers and merchants, in distributing electoral tickets for Monroe, and using the influence of their clerical character! The thunder of artillery and small arms of declamation and invective was incessant. Nearly all the day and during the voting, was occupied in public speaking by the Monroeites, opposed only by Mr. L. H. C. in that way, but by many in smaller circles. But alas! All their efforts were in vain—the firm and compact ranks, in-
spired with the spirit of '76, were impenetrable, and stood firm as the rocks of the everlasting hills. They could not be made to comprehend how principle may be made to degenerate, or change, from independence to dependence advantageously, and still preserve its essence. It was impossible to beat into their hard heads the understanding necessary to a belief that, they must and ought (as mistress of the ocean) to pay tribute to Great Britain—submit to her disposition of the disposal of their crops—dispose of them under her licence (after she has satisfied herself) as to the surplus—that she has the right of impressing our seamen—or, that in fact, we must accept of whatever she may graciously grant us, and nothing more being to be had, we are to be content; as the best that can be obtained—because she is fighting for her existence, to the support of which all that she asks and takes is necessary, &c. &c. &c. This was a kind of logic they had been unused to, it set very ill on their stomachs, and produced many eructations very offensive to the orators: They were contradicted from various parts of the crowd at times, and much insulted in some instances, by the audience, in expressions of disgust and contempt: Indeed I am convinced that those who were active on that side are forever set down on the left hand of popularity here.—When the action was over, the ranks standing were accurately counted off, and found to be as follows—On the side of Madison, three hundred and eighty-two, effective, rosy-gilled men, fronted by seventy-six, crippled fellows, with long and ghastly visages—all monroe-men, and no more. In this latter corps were combined, all the little factions which have at various times deserted the republican standard, minority men, quids, federalists and tories."
VOTES FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT of the United States, taken from OFFICIAL RETURNS made to the Executive.
Table with 4 columns: County, Madison Ticket, Monroe Ticket, Pinkney Ticket. Lists votes for various counties including Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Amelia, Prince George, King William, Goochland, Prince William, Brunswick, Powhatan, Stafford, Nansemond, Culpeper, Northumberland, Richmond County, Surry, King George, Fairfax, James City, Norfolk Borough, Williamsburg, Elizabeth City, Nelson, Spottsylvania, Charles City, Hanover, Isle of Wight, Princess Anne, Rockbridge, Albemarle, New Kent, Warwick, Mecklenburg, Louisa, Essex, Hampshire, Dinwiddie, Fauquier, Caroline, Frederick, Jefferson, Prince Edward, Loudoun, York, Gloucester, Accomack, Somerset, Montgomery, Charlotte, Campello, Pittsylvania, Northampton, Buckingham, Madison, Orange, Amherst, Lunenburg, Sussex, Nottoway, Southampton, Norfolk county, Accomack, Cumberland, Franklin, Halifax, Monongalia, Tazewell, Rockingham, Wythe, Bath, Fluvanna, Russell, Middlesex, King and Queen, Mathews, Grayson, Wood, Augusta, Westmoreland, Washington, Hardy, Brooke, Ohio, Pendleton, Greensville, Berkeley, Bedford, Patrick, Harrison, Lee, Lancaster.
ELECTION FOR ELECTORS.
Maryland. Elected—Edward Johnson, John Johnson, Tobias E. Samsbury, R. Ch. and T. Earle Perry Spencer, Robert Bowie, John Tyler, Nathaniel Rochester, Edward H. Vesey, all republican. The first four gentlemen were elected without opposition. Col. Spencer by a Majority of 300 over Robert Goldsborough.
It follows that Maryland has at least nine republican Electors out of 11. It is supposed the remaining two will be federal. All the republican Electors stand pledged to vote for Mr. Madison.
In Washington county the republican ticket had 1526 and the federal 1054. In Frederick county the republican majority was 130.
Ohio. Stephen Wood, Nathaniel Massie and Thomas M'Cune, all republican and pledged to vote for Mr. Madison, elected by a great majority.
New Hampshire. 126 towns give the federal ticket 10,456, and the republican ticket 9,512, making a republican gain, compared with the late Congressional Election, of 1729. One hundred and four towns remain to be heard from.
The Senate and House of Representatives of Massachusetts, in convention on the 14th inst. proceeded to a choice of Electors of President and Vice-President. In the Senate a resolution to this effect was passed Yeas 22, Nays 17. In the House of Representatives, Yeas 244—Nays 204. On the 14th the following gentlemen were chosen, having 269 votes. The republican members either declined attending, or refused to vote.—Caleb Strong, Francis Dana, John Brooks, Moses Brown, Wm. Bartlett, Ebenr. Bridge, Benj. Heywood, Josiah Stearns, John Hooker, John Barrett, Daniel Dewey, Ebenr. Warren, Samuel Tobey, Joshua Thomas, Lemuel Williams, Andrew P. Fernald, Samuel Freeman, Samuel S. Wild, and Jeremiah Bailey.
The foregoing individuals are all federal.
The republican members refused attending or voting from an impression of the illegality of the act. They contended that the approbation of the Governor to the resolution for appointing electors was required by the Constitution.
We understand that Governor Sullivan is of this opinion, and will refuse to certify the election.
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL.
Yesterday the 15th inst. in the House of Representatives, resolutions were reported to instruct the Senators and request the Representatives of this state in Congress, to use their utmost endeavors to effect the repeal of the embargo laws; and to express the opinion of the legislature that no point of etiquette ought to be permitted to operate as a bar to arrangements which involve the peace and prosperity of the country. After an animated debate which continued until a late hour last evening, they passed by the following majority:
For them 236 } Majority 89. Against them 147 }
The declaration of the Connecticut Legislature is the most unqualified opposition to the measures of the administration which has appeared. It denies not only the constitutionality of the measures, but asserts them to be contrary to natural right, and absolute engagements. The extensive commerce of this state and its agricultural habits are now supposed to be the only causes of this effervescence of zeal. Essex Reg.
The public have already learnt that John Adams, late president of the U. States; John Quincy Adams, his son; Mr. Gray, of Salem; and Wm. L. Smith, of South Carolina; all men high in federal estimation till lately, are in favor of the embargo. In addition, we can state from very good authority, that Oliver Wolcott, formerly secretary of the treasury of the U. States, is a warm advocate for that wise measure. Monitor.
British Navy.—By the Naval Returns corrected to the first day of September, there appears to be—At sea 68 sail of the line, 18 from 50 to 44, 135 frigates, and 339, smaller vessels. The total number of ships, in commission, amounts to 162 sail of the line, 22 from 50 to 44, 180 frigates 229 sloops, and 328 gun brigs. There are also in ordinary, and repairing for service 49 sail of the line, 15 from 50 to 44, 57 frigates, 59 sloops, and 16 gun brigs, &c.—and there are building, 60 sail of the line, 15 frigates, 23 sloops, and 6 gun brigs, &c. making a grand total of 1118 vessels of war.
Died in Scotland. JOHN HOME, Esq. aged 86 years; author of the Tragedy of Douglas.
Deserter.
DESERTED from the service of the United States, on the 6th inst. a private in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, named Daniel L. Bradley, 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, hazie eyes, and dark hair.—He was born in Charles City county, Virginia, and is a farmer by profession. The said Bradley had on at the time of his desertion, the uniform of the United States Light Infantry.
A reward of ten dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the said deserter to me, or to any officer in the service of the U. States. EDWARD DILLARD, Capt. 5th U. S. Reg't Infantry. November 23 1808.
New Law Books.
Tae 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasants.
20 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Subscriber on the night of the 17th inst. a stout well set negro man called BILLY, alias BILLY LEWIS; he is about five feet six or seven inches high, a native of the Eastern shore of Maryland, clothed with a fur hat, (large crown and small brim) a long grey coat, a snuff coloured round jacket, a blue pair of panaloons; also, a light coloured pair of velvet panaloons, a red striped and a mixed homespun waistcoat, and several pair of new coarse shoes. The said negro was for some time confined in the jail of this city, has been accustomed to a sea-faring life, and may endeavor to pass as a free man; when spoken to, he has a down look, with a smiling countenance and quick delivery. Whoever will deliver the said slave, or aprehend and confine him in any Jail, so that I recover him again, shall receive the above reward with all legal costs.
HENRY METTERT.
Richmond, 19th May, 1806.
P. S. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned from conveying said slave out of this state, or harboring and employing him, under the penalties of the law.
Negroes to be Hired out; and Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Hogs, and Crops to be sold.
ON Thursday the 29th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be hired out, for the ensuing year, at Richland, in the county of Mecklenburg,
25 Likely Negroes.
At the same time and place, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, all the Stock of Cattle, (consisting of seventy or eighty head, among which are several valuable yoke of young steers,) Sheep, Horses and Hogs; about 400 barrels of Corn, 15 Stacks of Oats, the Crop of Wheat, and all the Plantation Utensils. Twelve months credit will be allowed on all sums exceeding twenty dollars, bonds with good security being given, bearing interest from the date, which interest is to be remitted, in case of punctual payment of the principal. Ten per cent deduction will be made for cash.
WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Nov. 24th, 1808. tds
30,000 DOLLARS
FOR EIGHT HUNDRED CENTS.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY,
For opening and improving certain great Roads to the Black River.
Positively to commence drawing on the 12th of April next, 600 tickets to be drawn each day until the whole are concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after the drawing, and the payment guaranteed by the State Legislature.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE,
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars,
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. Less than two blanks to a prize. The scheme of this lottery is universally acknowledged to be the best ever yet offered to the American public, and the price of tickets at present no higher than eight Dollars each.
TICKETS,
Halves, Quarters and Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
TRULY-FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN-LANE, And No. 38, MAIDEN-LANE, NEW-YORK,
Where was sold in the LAST New-York Lottery, the three capital prizes of 25,000 Dollars, No. 20231 10,000 Dollars, No. 25403 5,000 Dollars, No. 20799 Also, No. 20310, a prize of 2 000 Dollars, besides several others of 2,000, 1,000, 500 dollars, &c. &c. And in FORMER New-York lotteries were sold at the above Offices,
17199 25,000 Dollars 11736 2,000 Dollars 3929 20,000 Dollars 28573 2,000 Dollars 3659 10,000 Dollars 13994 2,000 Dollars 26155 5,000 Dollars 16617 2,000 Dollars 30356 5,000 Dollars 25596 2,000 Dollars 15208 3,000 Dollars 20885 2,000 Dollars
And at their Lottery Office in Baltimore, corner of Charles and Market Streets, were sold nearly all the Capital Prizes in the late St. Mary's College Lottery, among them were the following, viz.
6974 30,000 Dollars 1788 1,500 Dollars 15564 15,000 Dollars 1325 1,500 Dollars 7001 10,000 Dollars 7440 1,500 Dollars 6977 5,000 Dollars 14425 1,500 Dollars 19894 1,500 Dollars.
Distant adventurers, by enclosing Bank Notes in letters, post paid, directed to WAITE'S Offices in Baltimore, New-York or Albany, may have tickets and shares returned by post to any part of the Union, with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest advice sent of their success. Schemes at large, gratis, and Cash advanced for prizes as soon as drawn. A weekly printed Prize List will be forwarded to the printer of this paper, and at the conclusion of the drawing, the Managers' Official List of Prizes as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number. Prizes in former lotteries taken in payment for tickets in this.
The Baltimore Trinity Church Lottery commenced drawing on the first of November, and will continue to draw 2,000 tickets per week till finished. Tickets and shares, warranted un-drawn, may be had at either of G. & R. Waite's Lottery Offices. New-York, October 23, 1808. ift
Just received at this office, Part 2d of vol. 9th— or No. 18 of
Dr. Rees' New Cyclopaedia.
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Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibson, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808. tf
Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouse and very convenient to the post-office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank, a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Granary—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands a 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. tf June 1, 1808
Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices. D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. tf
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS.
MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. PLEASANTS. May 31, 1808. tf
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 an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles from 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. tf
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 Pantalon 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 unraced but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman whose wish is to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. tf
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. Sep. 27. 6w
IN pursuance to a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Archibald C. Randolph, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale at Jefferson, on the 23rd of December next, one MULATTO GIRL, named Prisella, for cash, which after defraying the expenses of said trust, and the debt specified, the residue if any, to be returned as the law directs. ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee. Powhatan, Oct. 20th, 1808. tds
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, the 1st August last, a Negro Fellow EDMUND, who has a pretty general acquaintance, and well known inclined to be of a yellowish complexion, has a slight scar on one of his cheeks, 28 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a tolerable stout, active, bony fellow, slop shouldered, his mouth and lips are large and prominent; he is accustomed to the management of young horses and is a carriage driver. He was purchased out of Page's estate, near Hanover Town, 10 or 11 years ago—previous to that period, he had been hired by Paul Tinsley, dec. and used to train horses. It is conjectured he is gone to that part of the country—He is well acquainted in Richmond and Manchester. I will give Twenty Dollars for his delivery, or Ten for lodging him in any jail, besides what the law allows. ED. DILLON. Prince Edward, 24th Oct. 1808. 2m
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the land whereof John M'Murry died seized, may be sold for the payment of his just debts. Wm. OVERTON, Adm'r. of John M'Murry Charlotte, Oct 12, 1808. 2m
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly, to alter the seats fixed on by the commissioners for the public buildings in the county of Nelson. October 17th, 1808. tds
For Sale, Twenty-five Tons Swedes and American Iron, Eighty Bundles Nail Rods, Eighty Kegs Paint, white, red and yellow, Twenty-five Boxes Window glass, 10, 12, American and English Powder, Spanish Indigo, Pipes by the Box, Sweet Oil by the Box and Retail, A few Sacks Salt, Shot of all sizes, with our usual assortment of GROCERIES, &c. Russell & Wallace. Richmond, Nov. 3d 1808. tm
ON Monday the 25th instant will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Mrs. Frances Evans, dec. in Chesterfield county, at Osbornes, on a credit of twelve months, by the purchasers giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid to the day, a quantity of very valuable household and kitchen
Furniture, the crop of Corn and Fodder and a quantity of very good Hay, together with the stock of Horses, Cattle and Hogs; also six Negroes, viz. A man and a woman four children. For all sums under ten dollars cash will be required. All those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have any claims against the said estate are requested to bring them forward by the day of sale, properly authenticated. A BASS, Adm'r. with the will annexed, Nov 7, 1808. 3w
MANCHESTER Turnpike Company.
THE annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on the first Monday in December next—Special matters of business important to the interest of the company require a full meeting; hence it is expected, that such members as cannot attend in person will appoint deputies to act for them. JAMES BRANDER, Clk. Nov 7, 1808. tdm
A Tutor Wanted.
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN who understands the Latin and English languages grammatically, and who unites therewith a competent knowledge of Arithmetic, Geography and the Mathematics, will meet with encouragement on application to the subscribers. To such a character, coming well recommended, a liberal salary will be given by Joseph Carter, and Joseph Carter, Jr. Corolla, Lancaster county } Oct 19 1808. 4w
WE, the subscribers of what is called Martin's Swamp, on James River, in the county of Chesterfield hereby warn all persons from hunting, fishing, or entering the said Swamp, from and after the date of this notice, as we are determined to put the utmost rigor of the law in force against all such persons as shall hereafter offend, or enter the said Swamp, without being legally authorised by the proprietors, or some one of them, under hand and seal. Robert Watkins, Bowler Cocke, Thos. Stratton, Proprietors of what is called Martin's Swamp. Chesterfield, Nov. 4, 1808. 4w
WANTED, as a HOUSE KEEPER, in a large family, a discreet, industrious WOMAN. To one who can come well recommended as such, very liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. November 16, 1808. 3w
Notice is hereby given,
THAT an application will be made by the President and Directors of the Powhatan Company, to the Legislature of Virginia, to pass acts, to enable the Company to make Bye Laws, for regulating their concerns, and for the safe transportation of articles which may be brought down the rivers Shenandoah and Potomack, and the branches thereof. By order, JOS. CARLETON, Treasurer Potomack Company. George Town, District of Columbia, November 8, 1808. 2w
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, by Richard Denny, in behalf of himself and others, to vest in them, certain lands in Monongalia county, belonging to the estate of Capt. James Long, deceased. Nov. 12, 1808. tma
To Rent,
THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richard & Co's office; of the two first possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately. JOSEPH GALLEGCO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (tf)
Notice.
THE ensuing General Assembly will be petitioned to pass a law, authorising the county of Fluvanna to build a toll bridge across the Rivanna river, at the most convenient site, near the town of Columbia, and to alter the road so as to pass by said bridge. Fluvanna, Sept. 30, 1808. tf
One Thousand Pounds
WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the printer. September 8, 1808. tf
Fifa & Casa Executions,
For sale at this office. For sale at this office.
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 500 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
Notice.
FOR LEASE OR SALE, A House with 6 rooms, Well finished, with the necessary office, and a new garden pulled in, situated about 7 miles from Manchester, on the turnpike road, and a good stand for a tavern. With the tenement may be had 100 acres of land adjoining nearly the whole of which is in timber. Should a person of good character, well qualified for a publican, apply, I would prefer a lease of the premises—and as an encouragement to such an one, I would let it go cheap, or I would sell the same. The terms will be made known, in either case, on application to the subscriber, near the same. William Sowell. Chesterfield county, Oct. 20th, 1808. tf
LAND, NEGROES, STOCK, &c. FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Benjamin Toler, dec. WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on Tuesday the 30th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, (and continue from day to day until all are sold) on the premises, that valuable
Tract of Land,
In Caroline county, called the GOOSE PONDS, lying immediately on Pamunkey river, containing 842 Acres, more or less. The quality of the land, the buildings, water and neighborhood, renders it an object worthy the attention of any person wishing to purchase; a crop of wheat is sown thereon, and immediate possession will be given—Terms of sale, one fourth in ready money, and the balance at the expiration of twelve months, to be secured by a deed of trust upon the land with a bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—Also, at the same time and place, will be sold, about
16 Likely Negroes,
Among which is a valuable blacksmith—the stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Utensils, the crops of Tobacco, Corn, Wheat, Fodder, &c. for which twelve months credit will be given, for all sums above twenty dollars, on receiving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and for all sums under twenty dollars, cash—And on Tuesday the sixth day of the same month, WILL BE SOLD, in Hanover Town, on the premises, the
House and Lot,
In good repair, whereon Dr. Christie at present resides, for which twelve months credit will be allowed, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid—Possession may be had on the first day of January, 1809.—Bond creditors may find it to their interest to attend those sales. Matthew Toler, Administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin Toler, dec. Hanover October 31, 1808. tds
Notice.
I INTEND to make application to the next General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia, in order to obtain a divorce. ANN ALDRICKS. Loudoun, Oct. 12th, 1808. 5w*
At a General Assembly
of the Most Excellent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia, continued by adjournment and held in the Mason's Hall of Norfolk on the evening of Saturday the 7th day of the 5th month (May) A. L. 5808—R. A. M. 2800—and A. C. 1808. Resolved unanimously, That the E. S. G. Scrib. cause a notification of the establishment of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia to be notified in several of the newspapers of this state, under the direction of the first three Supreme Grand Officers. Resolved unanimously, That the Most Reverend Supreme Grand High Priest be requested to summon a General Assembly of the Most Excellent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia, to be held in the city of Richmond, in December next, during the sitting or soon after the rising of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. (Extract from the minutes.) Teste, A. C. Jordan, E. S. G. Scribe. NORFOLK, May 10, 1808.
PURSUANT to the above resolutions, I do hereby give notice, that the M R S G High Priest, has appointed the morning of Monday the 12th day of December next, for holding in Richmond, a General Assembly of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. It is further notified, that the M R S G High Priest at Norfolk; the M E S G Captain of the Host at Staunton, and the E S G Captain General, in Richmond, are authorized by the constitution lately adopted, to grant Dispensations for the establishment of other Royal Arch Chapters Teste, A. C. Jordan, E. S. G. Scribe.
Notice.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE HENING'S New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. July 27, 1808. eaff
Notice.
THE co-partnership of Grandland & Harwood is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the concern, are desired to make immediate payment; and those having claims against the same, are requested to bring them in to the subscriber, on or before the 25th day of this month. The business will be continued by the subscriber at the same place; where he solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public. SAMUEL GRANTLAND, jr. Richmond, Nov. 17, 1808. 2
NOW IN THE PRESS,
The Virginian Orator,
BEING A COMPOSITION AND SELECTION OF Patriotic Poems, Orations and Dramatic Scenes. Intended to improve the American Youth in the useful and ornamental art of Eloquence. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH. The late British aggressions have given birth to a great part of this book, and the author flatters himself, that it contains the sentiments of every patriotic American. Subscriptions for the above work will be received at the office of the Virginia Argus, at 9s. 9d. a copy. September 27, 1808. w2m
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
BE it remembered, That on the thirtieth day of May, in the thirty second year of the Independence of the U. States of America, Thomas E. Birch of the said District, hath deposited in this Office, the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit: "The Virginian Orator, being a variety of original and selected Poems, Orations and Dramatic scenes, to improve the American Youth, in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the U. States, intitled "An Act, for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia.
LANDING
From the Schooner Richmond, at Lester's new Wharf, 23 Crates Earthenware, 25 Hds. Muscovado Sugar, 11 Hds. Green Coffee, and 9 Bales Woolens. IN STORE. 100 Bags Salt, 15 Hds. Molasses, 10 Tierces Green Coffee, 6 Qrs. Casks Sherry, 3 Pipes Gin, 50 Boxes Segars, 8 Bags Race Ginger, S uchong, Hyson Skin, } TEAS. Young Hyson FOR SALE BY Geo. Watt. Richmond, 1st Nov. 1808.
Public Notice
IS hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that in future, John S. Lee, of Goshland county, is ALONE authorised to settle and transact all and every kind of business, relative to the estate of William Lee deceased. WM. KENDALL LEE, } Admins. JOHN S. LEE, } November 1st, 1808. w4p
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 Rappahannock, 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 Rappahannock river, and Little Creek, (being the place whereon John Robinson formerly lived,) containing 164 Acres of Land, generally good, and having upon it convenient houses for an overseer and negroes, and for the reception of corn and tobacco. The premises will be shown by Erasmus Kenon, now living at Richland, and terms of lease made known on application to the subscriber. Possession to be delivered on the first day of January next. WM. MUNFORD Richmond, Sept. 29th, 1808. wif
At Private Sale,
AT MYERS'S AUCTION STORE. JUST RECEIVED, 4 Bales Kendal Cottons 3 Bales blue & white mixed Kerseys 3 Bales Half Thicks, assorted—white, blue, green & mixed 2 Bales Welsh Pans—white & blue 3 Bales Coatings—blue & red 5 Cases London fashionable Beaver Hats—And an additional supply of the best Dutch Bolting Cloths. ALSO, IN STORE, Prime Muscovado Sugars, in hds. and barrels, Loaf Sugar, old Madera Wine, Molasses, a quantity of Gin Cases and Demijouins. Oct 14th, 1808. wif
Will be for Rent
THE ENSUING YEAR, THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN The White Chimnies, IN Caroline county, situate on the main stage road Attached to the tavern is a convenient store house—the stand for a merchant excellent. For terms apply to Richard Bridger, near said tavern, or to John Boslier in Richmond. July 27, 1808. eaff
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 stammer 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 harbouring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. w3m*
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 bootlegs do. do. Long, three-quarter ter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and seat leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middlings BACON. The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808. lawtf
Royster & Bohannan,
Have For Sale, at their Store near the Market Bridge, Richmond, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Groceries, AMONG WHICH ARE— Brown Sugar in hds. and bbls. Loaf Sugar, in do Best Green Coffee Imperial, and Young Hyson TEAS, Chocolate, by the box Pimento Pepper Ginger Mace Mustard W. I. Rum Jamaica do N. England do Molasses by hhd Sherry and Malaga Wine Holland and Country Gin Spanish Segars by box or retail Whiskey by the bbl, or tierce French Brandy Salt by the Sack A quantity of excellent Lard by the skin A large assortment of Iron Castings, every description An assortment of Stone Ware Queen's Ware Soap and Candles by box Leiper's Snuff Writing Paper Wrapping do Decanters Tumblers Wine Glasses Leading Lines Bed Cords, &c &c &c Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate—which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved paper in town. It is earnestly requested that those who have long standing accounts, will settle them immediately, as no longer indulgence can be given. 17 June 1808. wif
At a Court of Quarterly
Session, held for Cumberland county, the 27th day of October, 1808. John Anderson, } Plaintiff. AGAINST James Holland and John Holland, } Defendants. THIS day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and the defendant James not having entered his appearance and given security according to law 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 plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant James, do appear here on the fourth Monday in February next and answer the plaintiff's bill, and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for three months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, Miller Woodson, Jr. D. C. C. C.
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of September, a bright mulatto girl named AGNESS, about 12 or 13 years old, lisp a little in most of her words, generally smiles when spoken to, has a narrow face, with a thin high nose. She formerly belonged to Col. Holt Richeson—at this death, most of the negroes belonging to the said estate, centred in the hands of Capt. William Dandridge and Mr. Bowler Cocke, Jr. of Henrico, where it is possible she may have got. Capt. B. Oliver of Hanover, holds one of her aunts, and Mr. Geo. Jefferson of Richmond, holds her father, whose name is Claiborne. There is no doubt but she is at one or the other of those places. Whoever will deliver her to me in King William, shall receive the above reward. EDMD. LITTLEPAGE. November 5, 1808. w3m*
FOR SALE
AT THIS OFFICE, THE History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by E. Gibbon, 8 vols The Life of Gen. Geo. Washington, by David Ramsay, M. D. The History of the Progress and Termination of the Roman Republic, by Adam Ferguson, 3 volumes. The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 vols. The Travels of Anacharsis, 4 vols. Hening's New Virginia Justice. Richmond, Nov. 21st, 1808. (3)*