Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-04-25 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIth Year.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1649.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—Paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1809.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Richmond Price Current.
[CORRECTED WEEKLY.]
   CASH. D. C.     Tobacco, 4 50   Wheat, 0 86   Flour, super-fine, 7 00   Flour, fine, 6 50   Corn, 2 50   Hemp, per ton, 300 00   Iron, 115 00   Bacon 00 10   Whiskey, 00 44  
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the second day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth, the thirtieth.
AN ACT giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands, forfeited for the non-payment of taxes, to redeem the same.
[Passed February 1st, 1806.]
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That the proprietors of lands forfeited to, and vested in the Commonwealth, by the non payment of taxes, agreeably to the act, entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth," may redeem the same by paying into the treasury of this Commonwealth, on or before the first day of March, in the year eight hundred and seven, all arrears of taxes due thereon.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the passing thereof.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste,
J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the first day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and six, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-first.
AN ACT to amend an act, entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth."
[Passed 20th January, 1807.]
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That when the taxes on any tract or parcel of land shall have heretofore remained, or shall hereafter remain unpaid for the space of two years, such tract or parcel of land shall be forfeited to the Commonwealth, and shall not be subject to location Provided nevertheless, That the tract or parcel of land so as aforesaid forfeited, shall be subject to the redemption of the former right full and proper owner at any time within three years after such forfeiture shall have accrued, upon payment of the taxes due thereon, according to the following rules to wit: That if the said taxes shall be paid in the first year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, here shall be paid an interest of twenty five per centum per annum on the amount of the said taxes, from the time they became due, till paid. If the said taxes shall be paid in the second year after such forfeiture shall have accrued, there shall be paid an interest of fifty per centum per annum on the amount of taxes due as aforesaid; If the said taxes shall be paid in the third year after such forfeiture shall have accrued there shall be paid an interest of one hundred per centum per annum, as aforesaid. Provided also, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to affect the rights of infants, femes covert, or persons of unsound mind until one year after the disability shall have ceased, on their paying all taxes due, with an interest thereon at the rate of ten per centum per annum on the amount due as aforesaid.
All acts and parts of acts coming within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste,
J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
General Assembly, begun and held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and of the Commonwealth, the thirty-third.
AN ACT providing for the redemption of certain lands forfeited by the non-payment of the taxes thereon.
[Passed February 6th, 1809.]
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That all lands heretofore forfeited or hereafter to be forfeited to the Commonwealth for the non-payment of taxes, by virtue of the laws now in force, shall be redeemable at any time within three years from the time when such forfeiture hath heretofore accrued, or shall hereafter accrue, and until the first day of March next succeeding the expiration of the said term of three years, on payment of the taxes due thereon, with an interest of ten per centum per annum on each year's tax, from the time when the same became or shall become due, until the time of such redemption. Provided nevertheless, That all lands heretofore forfeited, shall be redeemable in like manner, and on payment of the like interest, on or before the first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten.
Be it further enacted, That the auditor of public accounts, shall on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and on or before the first day of March in every year thereafter, deliver to the collector of taxes of each county, a list of all such forfeited lands therein, as on the first day of March preceding, had become irredeemable, which list shall be forthwith posted or hung up in the most public place in the courthouse of the county.
Be it further enacted, That on the first Monday in August in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, and on the first Monday of August in every year thereafter, the collector shall proceed, by public auction, at the door of the courthouse of each county, to sell to the highest bidder, each tract of land contained within the list of such forfeited lands, as were irredeemable on the first day of March in the preceding year, for ready money.
Be it further enacted, That if at any such sale, the former owner or owners of any forfeited tract
of land is about to be sold, or any person for him or her, or in his, her or their behalf, with or without any authority or direction for that purpose, shall appear and pay the taxes due thereon, with interest as aforesaid, until the time of such sale, such tract shall not be sold, but an entry of such payment shall be made by the collector on the list aforesaid, and a receipt for such payment given to the person making the same in the name of the former owner or owners and thereupon such land shall be taken to be redeemed, and the forfeiture accrued thereon, shall be and the same is hereby fully waived and remitted.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the commissioner or commissioners of the revenue, annually, on the first Monday in August, to attend at the courthouse of their respective counties, and to take and make out a list of all the sales so to be made by the collector, specifying the name or names of the former owner or owners, the sums paid and to whom sold; which list the commissioner or commissioners shall forthwith transmit to the auditor of public accounts, who shall charge the collector with the amount of sales appearing thereon.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector to pay annually into the public treasury, all such sum or sums of money as he shall receive by virtue of this act, deducting a commission of five per centum thereon, which payment shall annually be made on the same day on which the taxes collected in the same year shall be payable.
Be it further enacted, That the lists of sale so certified and taken by the commissioners, or either of them, shall be sufficient to charge the collector or his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators therewith, on any motion to be made to recover the same by the auditor of public accounts. And if any collector shall make default in the payment of any monies by him received, by virtue of this act, at the time hereby required, such collector, and his security or securities, his, her or their heirs, executors or administrators, shall be liable to all such fines, interest, damages and costs, and be recovered in the same manner as in case of a default in the payment of the commonwealth's revenue.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of every collector making a sale by virtue of this act, to make and execute to the purchaser a deed in fee simple for the lands purchased, reciting the cause of sale, and in every action or suit at law or in equity, in which a former owner or owners of any tract of land so sold and conveyed, his, her or their heirs, devisee, or other person or persons claiming under him, her or them, shall contest the validity of the sale so made, the onus probandi shall lie on the party so contesting.
Be it further enacted, That the commissioner or commissioners for discharging the duties required of them by this act, shall be entitled to receive from the public treasury a commission of one and a half per centum on the amount of sales made by them, on a warrant from the auditor of public accounts.
Be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the auditor of public accounts, at the public expense, to cause a copy of this act, and of an act passed the first day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and six, entitled "An act giving further time to the proprietors of certain lands forfeited for the non payment of taxes, to redeem the same, and also of an act passed on the twentieth day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seven, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled "An act more effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this Commonwealth," to be published for six months successively in the present year and for three months successively preceding the first Monday in August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven, to be published in some newspaper in some newspaper of general circulation, edited in each of the United States, if any such there be.
And be it further enacted, That the duties enjoined by this act to be performed by the collectors, shall, where the sheriff is collector, be performed by the high sheriff in person, and every purchase made, wholly or in part, by the sheriff or his deputy, or by any other person being a collector, or by any other person, wholly or in part, for the use of such sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being collector, shall be void; and every sheriff, deputy sheriff or other person being a collector, making any purchase, either wholly or in part, for himself, or procuring any other person to make such purchase, wholly or in part, for the use aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay the sum of $500, to the use of the public, to be recovered by bill, plaint or information, in any court of record having jurisdiction thereof.
This act shall be in force from the passing thereof.
A Copy from the Roll—Teste,
J. PLEASANTS, Jr. Keeper of the Rolls.
Virginia :
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809.
Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff, AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour, father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughton, and William Davidson, Executors of James Short.
THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste,
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Mr. Giles' Speeches DELIVERED
ON THE resolution of Mr. Hildreth, to repeal the Embargo Laws.
Virginia :
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, the eighteenth day of February, 1809.
Robert H. Rose, Plaintiff, AGAINST Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour, father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughton, and William Davidson, Executors of James Short.
THE defendant Robert King not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on motion of the plaintiff by counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste,
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Virginia :
At a Superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in Richmond, February 27th, 1809.
John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed of John Christian deceased, James Paterson, the same John M. Walker, Administrator of Joyce Christian deceased, and the said John M. Walker and Susanna, his wife, sole heiress of the said Joyce Christian and George Smith, and the said John M. Walker, Executors of Lucy Duiguid, deceased, and George Christian and Joyce P. his wife, George E. Duiguid and Elizabeth his wife, and Lydia Duiguid, heirs of the said Lucy Duiguid, deceased, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and George Christian, Executor of Peter Patterson, deceased, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth McReynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, and Patterson and Charles Bacon, son and heir of Nancy Bacon, late Nancy Patterson, children and heirs at law of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of the said Peter Patterson, deceased, Mary Ann Patterson, widow of John Patterson, deceased, Charles Phelps and Molly, his wife, Lewis Dawson, and Lucy his wife, Samuel P. Christian, and Nancy his wife, Samuel Patterson and John Patterson, infants, by the said Samuel P. Christian, specially assigned their guardian, heirs of the said John Patterson, deceased, Defendants.
ON motion of the Plaintiffs, by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendants Elizabeth Patterson, Executrix, and Martha Patterson, Elizabeth McReynolds, Charles Patterson, Peggy Patterson, Polly Patterson, Peter Patterson, Jenny Patterson, Henry Patterson, Fanny Patterson, Patterson, and Charles Bacon, heirs of Charles Patterson, deceased, and devisees of Peter Patterson, deceased, are not inhabitants of this country, it is ordered that the said defendants appear before this court on the first day of the next term, and show cause, if any they can, why the suit lately depending between William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, John M. Walker, Administrator with the will annexed, of John Christian, deceased, Joyce Christian, widow of the said John Christian and James Patterson, plaintiffs, and Charles Patterson, Defendant, which hath abated as well by the deaths of the said William Duiguid, and Lucy, his wife, and Joyce Christian, as by the death of the said Charles Patterson, & the proceedings therein had, should not stand and be revived against them in the names of the present plaintiffs, and be in all things in the same plight and condition as it was in at the time of the abatement, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste,
PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Irish Linen & Window Glass, &c.
WE offer for sale, on reasonable terms, an assortment of IRISH LINENS, from 14 pence to 54 6 Sterling per yard. English Window Glass 10 by 12—7 by 9—and 9 by 11.
Five ton of PATENT SHOT, assorted sizes.
Tompkins & Murray.
April 20, 1809. 2w.
FOR RENT,
In a central part of this city, a few GENTEEL ROOMS, With a kitchen, stable, smoke house, &c. and an elegant pump of water. Enquire of the printer.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two Good Milch Cows. Enquire of the Printer.
New Law Books.
THE 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasants.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT.
Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, and of the navy of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and nine.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and nine, for the Indian department, and for the expense of fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armouries, the following sums, be, and the same hereby are respectively appropriated, that is to say: For the pay of the army of the United States, eight hundred and sixty eight thousand two hundred and forty dollars.
For forage, sixty four thousand six hundred and twenty four dollars:
For subsistence, six hundred and forty-one thousand two hundred and twenty-eight dollars and thirty-five cents:
For clothing, two hundred and ninety-three thousand two hundred and sixty-four dollars:
For bounties and premiums, fifteen thousand dollars:
For the medical and hospital departments, forty-five thousand dollars:
For camp equipage, fuel, tools and transportation, two hundred and seventy thousand dollars:
For ordnance, seventy-five thousand dollars:
For purchasing horses, saddles and bridle for the light dragoons, and for the light artillery, fifty-one thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars:
For forage for the horses for the regiment of light artillery, ten thousand eight hundred dollars:
For fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armouries, two hundred and nineteen thousand and thirty four dollars and seventy-five cents;
For purchasing maps, plans, books and instruments, two thousand five hundred dollars;
For contingencies, fifty thousand dollars;
For the salary of clerks employed in the military agent's offices, and in the office of inspector of the army, three thousand five hundred dollars;
For the Indian department, one hundred and twenty-five thousand six hundred dollars;
For the purpose of paying James Powell, late collector of Savannah, the amount of monies advanced by him to Solomon Ellis, contractor for supplying rations to the troops of the United States, in the state of Georgia, including a commission of two per centum to the collector, twenty-seven thousand six hundred and twenty-one dollars and eight cents;
For the purpose of paying Ferdinand Phinizy, late contractor for supplying the troops in Georgia, a balance due to him as admitted by the comptroller of the treasury, on the twenty-fourth of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, one thousand three hundred and ninety-three dollars and thirty-nine cents.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and nine, the following sums, including therein the sum of four hundred thousand dollars, already appropriated by an act, entitled "An act authorising the employment of an additional naval force," the following sums be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, that is to say;
For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and pay of the seamen, one million three hundred and twenty three thousand and seventy dollars;
For provisions, five hundred and sixty-seven thousand seven hundred and sixty five dollars;
For medicines, instruments and hospital stores, thirty-five thousand dollars;
For repairs of vessels, four hundred and forty-five thousand dollars;
For freight, store rent, commissions to agents, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars;
For pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for
those on shore, and forage for the staff one hundred and thirty-five thousand six hundred and forty seven dollars, and seventy cents;
For clothing for the same, thirty two thousand nine hundred and thirty three dollars and eight cents;
For military stores for the same, one thousand three hundred and fifty four dollars:
For medicines, medical services, hospital stores, and all other expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, two thousand dollars;
For quarter master and barrack master's stores, officer's travelling expenses, armorers and carpenter's bills, fuel, premiums for enlisting, musical instruments, bounty to music, and other contingent expenses of the marine corps, fourteen thousand one hundred and twenty-five dollars:
For the expense of navy yard, comprising dock and other improvements, pay of superintendents, store-keepers, clerks and laborers, sixty thousand dollars:
For ordnance and small arms, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars:
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the several sums specifically appropriated by this act, shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of Representatives.
JN: MILLEDGE, President of the Senate pro tempore. March, 3, 1809.—Approved. TH: JEFFERSON.
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY
POSITIVELY COMMENCES DRAWING THE 12th day of April Inst.
HIGHEST PRIZES.
30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars.
TICKETS in the above Grand Lottery, from G. and R. Waite's truly fortunate lottery office, may be had at S. Pleasants' Bookstore, in Richmond, where a regular check book of the drawings will be kept, and adventurers in the lottery may obtain the earliest information, gratis.
Sales at Auction.
On Thursday next, the 28th inst. will positively be sold, without reserve, at the lumber house of the subscribers, on 90 days credit, for notes negotiable and payable at the bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers,
15 hlds. Prime Sugar 10 Tierces Green Coffee 6 hlds. Loaf Sugar 6 do. Molasses 6 Bags Pepper 4 do. Filberts 5 Frails Almonds 20 Barrels Brown Sugar, and 20 Bags Coffee, and about 800 Bushels of Liverpool Fine Salt. ON HAND FOR PRIVATE SALE. 50 Barrels Pennington's Best Labelled Loaf Sugar 50 Barrels do. not Labelled, of different refinery, and of very excellent quality.
100 Bags Coffee, part Prime Green 15 Barrels do. 50 hlds. Brown Sugar 100 Barrels do. 500 Bushels Alum Salt 100 Sacks Liverpool Filled, do.
A few pipes choice Old Cogniac Brandy A few Boxes Excellent Spanish Segars And in hourly expectation of receiving from Philadelphia
5 Bales India Cotton and 25 Chests Choice Imperial Tea, all of which will be sold low for cash or approved endorsed negotiable notes at 60 and 90 days. Also for sale, an excellent FEMALE COOK.
PROSSER & MONCURE, Auct'rs. Richmond, April 20th, 1809.
For Sale at this Office, A FEW DOORS BELOW THE BELL TAVERN, [PRICE TWO DOLLARS.]
A SYSTEM OF Military Tactics,
CONTAINING THE PRINCIPLES OF Discipline & Movements, CHIEFLY ADAPTED TO INFANTRY;
WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WHICH IS ADDED THE VARIOUS FORMS OF REPORTS.
ILLUSTRATED BY 16 COPPER-PLATES, SHOWING UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED MOVEMENTS
By DANIEL FISHER.

Important.
SINCE the arrival of Mr. Oakeley at Washington, Mr. Smith, Secretary of State, and Mr. Erskine, the British Minister, have been, we understand, every day engaged in discussions in relation to two points of difference between the United States and Great Britain, which, it seems, Mr. Erskine has been authorised to arrange, in virtue of powers received from his government, by the British sloop of war now lying at Hampton, subject to his orders. The following notes shew the happy result of these discussions.
(No. I.)
MR. ERSKINE TO MR. SMITH.
Washington, 17th April, 1809.
SIR, I have the honor to inform you, that I have received his majesty's commands, to represent to the government of the United States, that his Majesty is animated by the most sincere desire for an adjustment of the differences, which have unhappily so long prevailed between the two countries, the recapitulation of which might have a tendency to impede, if not prevent an amicable understanding.
It having been represented to his Majesty's government, that the Congress of the United States, in their proceedings at the opening of the last session, had evinced an intention of passing certain laws, which would place the relations of Great Britain with the United States upon an equal footing, in all respects, with the other belligerent powers, I have accordingly received his majesty's commands, in the event of such laws taking place, to offer, on the part of his majesty, an honorable reparation for the aggression, committed by a British naval officer, in the attack on the United States' frigate Chesapeake.
Considering the act, passed by the Congress of the United States on the 1st of March, (usually termed the non-intercourse act) as having produced a state of equality, in the relations of the two belligerent powers, with respect to the United States I have to submit, conformably to instructions for the consideration of the American government, such terms of satisfaction and reparation, as his majesty is induced to believe, will be accepted in the same spirit of conciliation, with which they are proposed.
In addition to the prompt disavowal made by his Majesty, on being apprized of the unauthorized act, committed by his naval officer, whose recall, as a mark of the King's displeasure, from an highly important and honorable command, immediately ensued, his Majesty is willing to restore the men forcibly taken out of the Chesapeake, and, if acceptable to the American government, to make a suitable provision for the unfortunate sufferers on that occasion.
I have the honor to be, With sentiments of the highest Respect and consideration, SIR, Your most obedient humble Servant, D. M. ERSKINE. The Hon. ROBERT SMITH, Esq. Secretary of State, &c. &c. &c. (No. II.) Department of State, April 17, 1809.
Sir, I have laid before the President your note, in which you have, in the name and by the order of his Britannic Majesty declared that his Majesty is desirous of making an honorable reparation for the aggression committed by a British naval officer in the attack on the United States frigate the Chesapeake; that, in addition to his prompt disavowal of the act, his Majesty, as a mark of his displeasure, did immediately recall the offending officer from an highly important and honorable command; and that he is willing to restore the men forcibly taken out of the Chesapeake, and, if acceptable to the American government, to make a suitable provision for the unfortunate sufferers on that occasion.
The government of the United States having, at all times, entertained a sincere desire for an adjustment of the differences, which have so long and so unhappily subsisted between the two countries, the President cannot but receive with pleasure assurances, that his Britannic Majesty is animated by the same disposition, and that he is ready, in conformity to this disposition, to make atonement for the insult and aggression committed by one of his naval officers in the attack on the United States frigate the Chesapeake.
As it appears, at the same time, that, in making this offer, his Britannic Majesty derives a motive from the equality, now existing, in the relations of the United States, with the two belligerent powers, the President owes it to the occasion, and to himself, to let it be understood, that this equality is a result incident to a state of things, growing out of distinct considerations.
With this explanation, as requisite as it is frank, I am authorised to inform you that the President accepts the note delivered by you, in the name and by the order of his Britannic Majesty, and will consider the same with the engagement contained therein, when fulfilled, as a satisfaction for the insult and injury of which he has complained. But I have it in express charge from the President to state, that while he forbears to insist on a further punishment of the offending officer, he is not the less
sensible of the justice and utility of such an example, nor the less persuaded that it would best comport with what is due from his Britannic Majesty to his own honor.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect and consideration, Sir, Your most obedient servant, R. SMITH, The Hon. David M. Erskine, Esq. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty. (No. III.)
Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith. Washington, April 18th.
SIR, I have the honor of informing you, that his Majesty, having been persuaded that the honorable reparation which he had caused to be tendered for the unauthorized attack upon the American frigate Chesapeake would be accepted by the government of the U. States in the same spirit of conciliation, with which it was proposed, has instructed me to express his satisfaction, should such a happy termination of that affair take place—not only as having removed a painful cause of difference, but as affording a fair prospect of a complete and cordial understanding being re-established between the two countries.
The favorable change in the relations of his Majesty with the U. S. which has been produced by the Act (usually termed the Non-Intercourse Act) passed in the last session of Congress, was also anticipated by his Majesty, and has encouraged a further hope, that a reconsideration of the existing differences might lead to their satisfactory adjustment.
On these grounds and expectations, I am instructed to communicate to the American government, his Majesty's determination of sending to the United States, an Envoy Extraordinary invested with full powers to conclude a treaty on all points of the relations between the two countries.
In the mean time, with a view to contribute to the attainment of so desirable an object, his Majesty would be willing to withdraw his Orders in Council of January and November 1807, so far as respects the U. States, in the persuasion that the President would issue a Proclamation for the renewal of the intercourse with Great Britain, and that whatever difference of opinion should arise in the interpretation of the terms of such an agreement will be removed in the proposed negotiation.
I have the honor to be with sentiments of the highest consideration and esteem,
Sir, your most obedient humble servant, D. M. ERSKINE. Hon. Robert Smith, &c. &c. &c. (No. IV.) Mr. Smith to Mr. Erskine. Department of State, April 18th 1809.
SIR, The note, which I had the honor of receiving from you this day, I lost no time in laying before the President, who being sincerely desirous of a satisfactory adjustment of the differences unhappily existing between G. Britain and the United States, has authorised me to assure you, that he will meet with a disposition correspondent with that of his Britannic Majesty, the determination of his Majesty to send to the United States a special Envoy, invested with full powers to conclude a treaty on all the points of the relations between the two countries.
I am further authorized to assure you that in case his Britannic Majesty should, in the mean time withdraw his orders in council of January & November 1807, so far as respects the United States, the President will not fail to issue a Proclamation by virtue of the authority and for the purposes specified in the eleventh section of the statute, commonly called the Non-Intercourse Act.
I have the honor, &c. &c. (Signed) R. SMITH. (No. V.) Mr. Erskine to Mr. Smith. Washington, April 19, 1809.
SIR, In consequence of the acceptance, by the President, as stated in your letter dated the 18th inst. of the proposals made by me on the part of his Majesty, in my letter of the same day, for the renewal of the intercourse between the respective countries, I am authorized to declare that his Majesty's orders in council of January and November 1807, will have been withdrawn as respects the United States on the 10th day of June next.
I have the honor to be, With great respect, Sir, Your mo. obt. servt. (Signed) D. M. ERSKINE. Hon. ROBERT SMITH, &c. &c. &c.
(No. VI.) Mr. Smith to Mr. Erskine. Department of State, April 19, 1809. SIR, Having laid before the President your note of this day, containing an assurance, that his Britannic Majesty will, on the tenth day of June next have withdrawn his Orders in Council of January and November 1807, so far as respects the United States, I have the honor of informing you that the President will accordingly, and in pursuance of the eleventh section of the statute, commonly called the Non Intercourse Act, issue a Proclamation, so that the trade of the United States with Great Britain may on the same day be renewed, in the manner provided in the said section.
I have the honor, &c. &c. [Signed] R. SMITH. Hon. D. M. Erskine, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION Whereas it is provided by the 11th section of the act of Congress, entitled "An act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes" that "in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States," the President is authorised to declare the same by proclamation, after which the trade suspended by the said act and by an act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto may be renewed with the nation so doing. And whereas the Honorable David Montague Erskine, his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and minister Plenipotentiary, has by the order and in the name of his Sovereign, declared to this government that the British orders in council of January and November 1807 will have been withdrawn as respects the United States, on the 10th day of June next. Now therefore I James Madison, President of the United States, do hereby proclaim that the orders in council aforesaid will have been withdrawn on the said tenth day of June next; after which day the trade of the United States with Great Britain, as suspended by the act of Congress above mentioned and an act laying an Embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States and the several acts supplementary thereto, may be renewed.
Given under my hand and the seal of the United States, at Washington, the nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine, & of the Independence of the United States the thirty-third.
JAMES MADISON. By the President, R. SMITH, Secretary of State. PHILADELPHIA, April 13.
This morning at half past 6 o'clock the marshal of the district executed the writs in the case of Olmstead, by passing from Cherry street through different lots and over their inclosures until reaching the premises of the respondents in the case, when he entered the house by a back door and made the arrest.
It is with extreme satisfaction I announce to my fellow citizens the execution of the process in the case of Olmstead, (which has excited so much sensibility) thereby rendering it unnecessary for the citizens, summoned by me, to attend, as the power of the district, at the State House on the 18th inst. and their services are hereby dispensed with. JOHN SMITH, Marshal. April 17.
From the New York Evening Post. The Duke of York.—The royal affair between the Duke of York and Mrs. Clarke begins to excite as much interest among our readers as it has in England. Not having the papers which contain the charge as it was formally preferred against the Duke in the House of Commons, it can only be collected from the evidence, which nearly engrosses fourteen papers now before us. The following may be considered a pretty correct summary of the same.
The Duke of York had supported as a mistress during three years a Mrs. Clarke, who had before separated from her husband, and who is represented as a fascinating as well as a most artful and extravagant woman. She lived at Gloucester House in a style of great expense and splendour, had her own house and country house, kept two carriages and nine servants. At length the Duke became weary or disgusted and left her. She applied to him still for more money and intimated he was in her power if he did not comply. He gave more. She repeated her demands so often that he found it would be impracticable to supply them, and determined to stop where he was and brave consequences. She then offered that if he would pay all her debts and settle an annuity for life of £400 upon her she would remain silent and give up his letters. He refused; she went to a member of the House of Commons and accused the Duke of York as Commander in Chief, with disposing of appointments in the army through her influence, for which she received pecuniary presents from the applicants, 500 guineas from one, 400 from another, &c. adding that it was by these sums of money thus received,
she was enabled to support her establishment, the duke only allowing her £1,000 a year, and that this was done with his knowledge and approbation: a charge that certainly involves the Duke's character very deeply, as it imputes motives the most mean and scandalous, if not corrupt and mercenary. But finding himself in the power of this abandoned and shameless woman, he resolved to abide all the consequences of a public investigation; humbling himself by a confession of the connection but denying the whole of the charge. She accordingly came forth in the face of the nation, preferred the accusation at the bar of the House of Commons, and offered herself as the witness to criminate. Many whole days have been consumed in her examination as well as of some other witnesses called in to support her. Witnesses have also been examined on the other side, to invalidate her testimony; to show that in each of three thousand, five hundred and pounds, have been lavished on her, besides valuable presents; and that therefore, the presumption set up against the Duke arising from the inadequacy of the means he allowed her, must fall; and lastly, that she was so very worthless that while professing fidelity to the Duke she bestowed her favors on some others, through whose influence over her the promotions were obtained. The proceedings have closed before the Commons, but their decision has not yet transpired. It is said the Duke has determined to resign the office of Commander in Chief, and have the matter brought solemnly before the House of Peers.
Among the charges brought forward in Parliament during the examination of the conduct of the Duke of York, it appears, that in the year 1804, he was negotiating to obtain the loan of 70,000l. to be paid by way of annuity. One Kennett was employed in this negotiation, & the Duke, as a reward for his services, was to procure him a situation under government. This sum was to be redeemed in 3 years. It appears that this loan was not effected—nor did Kennett get a situation.
He was charged with preventing col. Knight and Brooks from exchanging regiments—and, afterwards permitting them at the request of Mrs. Clarke—and that she received from col. Knight's relations 200l. sterling for accomplishing the business. That at the request of Mrs. Clarke, the Duke of York made use of his influence to procure a place for Mr. Doyle under Sir Brook Watson; for which Mr. Doyle gave Mrs. Clarke at one time, 800l. and at another 200l. sterling. Mrs. Clarke also received a carriage from Doyle, which she never paid for in money!
It appears also, from Mr. Donnison's examination, that when he applied to Mrs. Clarke for her influence to obtain places under government, it was subsequent to her separation from the Duke of York; and that she never said to Mr. D. that she had any influence over the Duke, but said she had influence with the Duke of Portland and several other distinguished personages.
During this examination, it appears that Col. Wardle, (who originally brought on the examination of the conduct of the duke of York) had, himself, used his influence to obtain a place in the custom house for a friend, for which Mrs. Clarke received a compensation. It further appears, that Col. Wardle was extremely intimate with Mrs. Clarke, and often rode out with her in her carriage.
Mrs. Clarke acknowledges that she had given to the Duke of York several lists of persons who were anxious for situations, and that she had received compensations for so doing.
It was proved, by a miniature painter, in the employ of Mrs. Clarke, that she often boasted in his presence, of having frequently counterfeited the Duke of York's signature—and that she showed him the Duke's writing & her imitation, in which he said he could discern no difference.
There was no doubt, in the minds of every member of Parliament, that Mrs. Clarke's conduct had been extremely loose and exceptional—that on being asked what gentlemen were at her house on a certain occasion, she replied, that if she was to name all the persons who were there that evening, no decent man would in future visit her house! [a loud laugh.]
Sir Arthur Wellesley, and several other distinguished general officers, proved, that many of the accusations brought forward against the Duke by Mrs. Clarke, were false and groundless.
For the amusement of our fair readers, whose curiosity, must, I am sure, be broad awake on a subject that agitates the whole British nation, I now present two of the love letters which Mrs. Clarke offered in evidence to the House of Commons. I fear, however that our American ladies, especially if they recollect the Duke of Cumberland's love letters to lady Grosvenor, will form but a contemptuous opinion of the talent of Princes in this way,
and that they will further think that Mrs. Clarke must, at any rate be a foolish hussy, if she could really esteem so very weak a man as the writer evidently is.
WARTHING, Aug. 4th 1805. "How can I express sufficiently to my sweetest, my darling, life, the delight which her darling, her pretty letter gave me, oh how much I feel all the kind things she says to me! I can only say millions and millions of thanks to my dearest angel. My heart is so fully sensible of your affection, that upon it depends my life. I am however quite hurt that my life did not go to Lewes' races. It was kind of her to think of me on the occasion; but I trust she knows me too well not to be convinced that I cannot bear the idea of adding to her the sacrifices, which I am too sensible she has made to me.—News, my angel, cannot separate me from hence, and the life I lead here in the family has such a tiresome sameness about it, that is quite provoking. Except Lord Chesterfield's family, there is not a single person here of note, which contributes to the Tedium.—Dr. O'Mara called upon me, and he wishes to preach before royalty. I shall endeavor to favor him in this respect. What a time it appears since we parted! How impatiently do I look forward to next Wednesday, when I shall clasp my angel in my arms! In the mean time God bless you my dear life! I must now close or I shall lose post. Adieu my dear Love, and believe me ever yours, and yours as long as I breathe. "P"
Sandgate, Aug. 24th. "How can I sufficiently express the thanks of my heart to my angel for the assurance of her love! Oh! my angel there never was a woman adored as you are. Every hour convinces me that my happiness depends upon you. With what impatience do I look forward till to-morrow, the moment I shall clasp her I love to my heart! How happy I am to hear you are well. Clavering is mistaken, my angel, that any new regiments are to be raised; only the second battalions to be completed. You had better tell him so. Ten thousand thanks for the Sandketch-ifs! How much I prize them when I think of the dear hands that made them! I have nothing new to communicate to you.—I find every thing here in a fine state of order. Yesterday I was reviewing the troops and examining the coast here. I had a fine view of the French camp at Calais. Yesterday I first reviewed the 14th light dragoons. The troops were in high spirits and in excellent order; and then I went to brabam Lees, where I reviewed some regiments of militia. I am now setting out for Hastings, along the coast. Adieu, till the day after to-morrow, and be assured, my dearest Angel, till the last hour of my life I shall be yours, and yours only. "F"
This and the other letters, excited, in almost every part of the house, a most extraordinary burst of laughter and merriment.
NEW-YORK, April 20.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
Last evening arrived at this port the brig Cumberland, Captain Meserve, in 44 days from Liverpool, which place the vessel left on the 6th of March, & Capt. M. has politely favoured the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a file of the London Courier to the evening of the 3d of March, from which we have copied the following articles of Intelligence.
Our London papers are nearly filled with the examination of the witnesses against the Duke of York.
London, March 1. A question was asked by Mr. Ponsonby in the House of Commons yesterday, whether the Treaty which had been said to be on the eve of being concluded with Spain, had been as yet ratified?—And 2d. whether the report to which he had alluded on a former night, viz. that the force sent from Lisbon had been refused admission into Cadiz, was true or not.
Mr. Canning replied to the first question, that the ratification of the Treaty had not been received; and to the second, that he could not give any precise answer, though he did not know of any such circumstance having taken place.
The gallant Sir David Baird is immediately to be elevated to the Peerage, with the title of Viscount.
Sir John Moore's family are to have pensions. Gen. Hope is to be made a Baronet, and get the first Red Ribbon.
Cork, Feb. 26. The Expedition to sail from this port will, we understand, be under the command of Major General Beresford. It will consist of six regiments, their destination is not mentioned. The transports have not yet arrived for their embarkation.
The troops under Major General Sherbrooks, still remain at Cove, waiting for instructions to proceed on their destination.
March 3. Peace between Great Britain & Turkey.—Probability of war between Austria and France.
Dutch Papers arrived this morning to the 28th ult. They contain very important intelligence—War between Austria and France is openly spoken of, and an article in the Leyden Paper, of the 27th, informs us of the measures which have been adopted by the Cabi-

net of Vienna; measures which can only have been adopted in the contemplation of an immediate war.
Peace has certainly been concluded between Turkey and Great Britain. It was signed by the Turkish Minister, Hakki Effendi, & Mr. Adair. A fresh insurrection had broken out at Constantinople, and the Peace with England is said, in an article from Vienna, to have been the immediate consequence of it. The Russian Generals, as soon as they were informed of the event, broke off all negotiations with the Turks.
Peace with Turkey was signed on the 15th of January.
An article from Arragon, dated the 11th of February, mentions that there are 40,000 men in arms defending Sarragossa; that Junot is besieging it; that the works and trenches are pushed on to the gates of the town, and a bombardment kept up without intermission. The enemy hope to force the place to surrender by famine more than by force of arms.
Lintz, Feb. 8. (by way of France.)
The anxiety which the reports of a new war in Austria had occasioned, has been augmented by the late measures of the Court of Vienna. It is certain that some light corps are to be formed, which will be sent to join different regiments. Other military preparations are likewise making, and magazines are forming in Bohemia & Austria. M. Fasbender, who in the late campaigns was principal Commissary to the Austrian army, has been again appointed to that post, and the Count de Guippe, formerly adjutant general to Archduke Charles, has been appointed adjutant to the Emperor. The Archduke Ferdinand is to take the Chief Command of an Austrian army in Bohemia, if war should break out, and Count Bellegarde will command an army in Carinthia and Carniola. In the mean time several Generals who commanded on the Turkish frontiers, have been recalled to Vienna. Many persons however doubt, whether the Archduke Charles approves the measures of the Court, and will be willing to enter into a new war. In the conferences which have been held on the subject, and at which both that Prince and the Archduke Ferdinand, the Brother of the Empress, were present, it is said, a new general levy was spoken of, and different measures proposed to render it agreeable to the people. Those most experienced in military affairs estimate the whole of our regular troops at 143,000 men; but it is not practicable to find a train of artillery sufficient for an army of 60,000 men.—Leydon Courant, Feb. 27.
VIENNA, Feb. 11.—A courier sent off by our Internuncio at Constantinople, M. Sturmer, has brought intelligence to the Government of a new insurrection of the Janissaries which has been very bloody, and by which the Porte was obliged to conclude a peace with England. The Courier left Constantinople on the 16th January. The first consequence of this event had been that the Russian Generals have broken off all communication with the Turks.
The Gazette contains the following articles under the head of Turkey.
On the 5th of January, peace was concluded between England and the Sublime Porte, by the British Minister Mr Adair and Hakki Effendi, in consequence of which all the ports in the Turkish empire are open to the English ships. This important intelligence was immediately transmitted to the principal commercial towns in Europe, Asia and Africa, and a great change may be expected in the great towns of the Levant, and the price of most commodities.—Leydon Courant Feb. 28.
The Brest fleet have put into Rochefort. The object of the Brest Fleet was, in the first instance to surprise our squadron off Rochefort, and proceed from thence to Ferrol, where, united to the Ferrol squadron, their combined force would have amounted to 20 sail of the line. It has been reported that on their passage to Rochefort, the Brest Fleet called off L'Orient, and were joined by the squadron there—but this we understand is not the fact; they made their way direct to Rochefort. The enemy had no sooner got into Basque Roads than Admiral Stopford was joined by 3 sail of the line, which had been blockading L'Orient. The Admiral has now under him the Caesar, Donegal, Defiance, Triumph, Valiant, Revenge, and Theseus. He would soon be joined by the division under Admiral Duckworth which had been dispatched by Lord Gambier to cruise off Cape Finisterre, his Lordship very naturally supposing that the enemy would push for Ferrol. The Caledonia, his Lordship's ship, supplied Admiral Duckworth with all her provisions, which obliged her to run to Plymouth to procure a fresh supply. The frigates belonging to the Brest Fleet were a good way behind the line of battle ships, and hence we were enabled to drive them under the batteries of the Sables d'Olonne. The Caesar was left keeping up a tremendous fire upon them, and it was hoped would be able to effect their destruction. The Brest Fleet was in Basque Roads, and ex-
pectations, as we stated yesterday, are entertained that their capture or destruction may be effected.
Our communication with Sweden and the Baltic is at length opened, and this morning 11 of the 16 Gotterburg mails due, arrived. On the 22 of Dec. 5 British and 3 Swedish ships of war, with a convoy of 12 merchant vessels, sailed for England, part of which were lost by the ice, and part captured by the Danes—some of the prizes were also lost in the same way.
The Stockholm Gazette of February 16th, states, that intelligence had been received from Schwerin, that Gen. Davoust had given no ice to the French Consul in Rostock, that the Embargo laid on 51 merchantmen lying in that port, is raised.
In the House of Commons, on the 2d March, Mr Whitbread moved for an account of all the duties levied on exportation, in consequence of the acts of last session, subsequent to, and in pursuance of the system laid down in the Orders in Council, Ordered. The Hon. Gentleman then made some observations on the subject of the Papers Relative to America, which had been laid on the table of the House not being printed. He thought the correspondence between Mr Canning, Mr Pinkney, Mr Rose, and Madison, ought, from their importance, to have been in the hands of every member of parliament; but did not make any motion on the subject.
Price of Stocks—3 per cent Consols for Money, 67 1/2.
NORFOLK, Wednesday April 19.
   Virginia Elections.     For a Member of Congress,   T. Newton, 351   R. B. Taylor, 263   Majority for Newton,   State Legislature—Senate, 88   Murdaugh, 281   Godwin, 213   Marsh, 141   Majority for Murdaugh,   Assembly, 68   Holt, 575   G. Newton, 408   Emmerson, 349   Holt, and G. Newton are elected.  
Richmond Turnpike Company.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Friday evening, the 21st of April, 1809 Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the holders of shares in the said company be made; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 21st day of next month.
To obviate many inconveniences which have arisen and which may hereafter arise, the board agree to the following: Resolved, that when the shares of delinquent holders are advertised for sale, the name of each holder, with the sums thereto annexed, as due, shall be published.
(A copy) J. N. Sheppard, Clerk. (121st May.)
SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust to secure to Colin McRae the payment of one hundred and thirty five pounds two shillings and five pence, with interest from the first day of March, 1809, and expenses of carrying said deed into effect;
Will be sold, at Powhatan Court-house, on Monday the 8th day of May next, for cash, a WOMAN and her two CHILDREN; also KIT and JESSE, the property of Mr. George Crump; or so many of them as may be sufficient to satisfy the debt, &c. from the date of the deed; it will be within the operation of the act passed the last session of Assembly, entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes.
THE TRUSTEE. Manchester, April 25, 1809. 2w
MESRS. Joel Bennett and Tandy Bowcock, assignees of Richard Barbour, late a bankrupt, now deceased, Thomas Barbour, father and heir of the said Richard, John Thomas, Robert King, Charles Croughton, and William Davidson, executor of James Short, deceased, Take Notice, that on the first day of June next I shall move the court of chancery for the Richmond clerk's office of the said court to be directed to the commissioners then in the said court to be named, residing in the state of Tennessee, to take the depositions of sundry witnesses who also reside in the said state, to be read as evidence on my behalf in my suit depending against you in the said court of chancery, and where you may attend to name commissioners if you please, and at the same time I shall also move the said court to order a survey to be made of two tracts of land, in Tennessee, taken on under two warrants, numbered 2258 and 2259 by Robert King of Tennessee, and sold to Richard Barbour by the said King, in order to ascertain the said King's title thereto.
w4t Robert H. Rose.
THE slanderous publication signed Walter G. Anderson, which appeared in the Argus of the 4th inst. I shall take no further notice of, than to state, what I have told said Anderson, that I look upon him to be a contemptible puppy and scoundrel. That I am not singular in this opinion, I could adduce abundant evidence were it necessary.
*** Such printers as have published the piece signed "Walter G. Anderson," will please give the above one insertion, and forward their account to Carter B. Page, Richmond.
ARGUS OFFICE, Tuesday, Ap. 25.
Great Britain at last seems to enjoy a lucid interval. The sanguinary madness which has so long directed her ministry appears to have given way to a sentiment of justice, and a temper of conciliation. The intelligence received the other day seemed to communicate a glow of satisfaction upon almost every countenance. The surprise was truly great, for there were very few indeed who believed that the dispatches brought by Mr. Oakeley, contained propositions of the humiliating and pacific character which they actually bear. Humiliating perhaps they ought not to be styled, nor would they be so, if we thought that the conduct of Great Britain resulted from a real conviction of her injustice, a sincere desire for the restoration of commerce, and an unfeigned acknowledgment of our neutral rights. This we never can think as long as we are capable of looking back at the ceaseless & unavailing exertions on the part of America to procure a just atonement for past injuries as well as some pledge against future. Negociation for this purpose has always turned out to be perfectly illusory. The most mild and conciliatory propositions have been treated with chicanery and afterwards rejected with contempt.
In August last our government evinced the most unequivocal spirit of friendship in offering to repeal the embargo if they would rescind their orders in council, which they refused to do. What then has produced this no less sudden than astonishing change? Is it the pure impulse of justice? Is it her adversity in Europe? Is it her calculation to involve us in a war with an enemy to whom she will not suffer the enjoyment of peace? Or is she no longer able to support her maritime despotism? She has certainly retired from her proud and lofty position to bow down to the American republic, and it is perfectly immaterial to us what motive induced her. But at the same time we cannot forbear to notice the elaborate sophistry which appears in the correspondence of Mr. Erskine, by which he artfully contrives to fix the charge of concession upon us in order to repel it from his gracious majesty. Is not this the evident design of the remark contained in both of his letters, "that the favorite change in the relations of his majesty with the United States, which has been produced by the act (usually termed the non-intercourse act) passed in the last session of Congress, was also anticipated by his majesty, and has encouraged a further hope that a reconsideration of the existing differences might lead to their satisfactory adjustment." How has this favorite change been produced by the non-intercourse so as to beget the favorite propositions which are now submitted to the country? And above all, how could his majesty have anticipated this event when even the American people themselves know of nothing like it? But the love of the British partisans must be greatly changed indeed in regard to the non-intercourse. The writers of their own country as well as their advocates in this, have always contended that the non-intercourse was an act of more direct hostility towards them than the embargo. How then can they look upon the measure of the last Congress as being so strongly indicative of a favorable change as to bring them forward thus suddenly with propositions which they before had flatly rejected, when at the same time we offered to repeal our embargo and restore our commerce to its wonted activity? No, it is impossible for Mr. Erskine to preserve the haughty crest of his monarch from bending before the United States. It is beyond the power of his ingenuity. A frank and manly concession would have suited better with his character and the nature of the subject, than one from necessity which he afterwards tries to redeem by subtlety and equivocation. But what are the evils from which Great Britain is relieved by the repeal of the embargo, and what is the favorable change which results to her from the adoption of the non-intercourse law? As we are aware that the federalists may be inclined to murmur at these observations upon the letters of the British minister, we will give them their own authority to satisfy them. Let it not be forgotten that the great inducement which led his majesty to these propositions, was the favorite change which took place towards him by substituting the non-intercourse in lieu of the embargo. We have already observed that the friends of Great Britain considered this measure as an act of more direct hostility towards her than the embargo. What said the celebrated Mr. Bayard upon the motion of Mr. Giles? "And what, sir, are we to gain by a non-intercourse? It can never benefit the nation, it is nothing more than a part of that miserable musket system which is so sting and irritate England into acts of hostility." "Plea England and France upon the same footing by repealing the non-importation act." The go, when this experimental measure, so far from being injurious to her was adding to her wealth and strength. "The proclamation and the non-importation act are more offensive and hostile to Great Britain than the embargo." Such is the lively denunciation which the members of this party throw out against the non-intercourse, and moreover insinuate that it is conclusive evidence of the indisposition of our government to make peace with Britain, as it evidently operates in favor of France. What says the British minister? That in consequence of this very measure which is thus execrated, his majesty is induced to submit his propositions for accommodation, because he looks upon it as a favorable change.
This is certainly a most poignant satire upon the federal party, and Mr. Erskine's poor ingenuity reminds us of the proverb—that a sinking man will catch at a straw. Thus it is apparent that the measures which the federalists and minority-men have condemned as being partial to France, and calculated to provoke the hostility of England, are admitted by Great Britain herself to be the very reverse—that they are partial to Britain and are likely to succeed in procuring the most honorable peace. Is it possible to conceive a more mortifying refutation of the accusations which these parties have levelled against the administration, and one so much calculated to cover them with confusion and disgrace?
It is immaterial to us whether these concessions proceed from a sense of justice; from her adversity in Europe, or from her calculation to involve us in war with France. In a political point of view, we can but appreciate the result which the propositions promise, as being of the most interesting importance, not only in regard to our relations with Great Britain, but likewise as it concerns our domestic affairs. It must undoubtedly throw the anti-ministerial parties into the deepest confusion. The federalists are abandoned by those whom they have hitherto advocated with so much zeal, and the very foundation of John Randolph, that great her-siarch of the minority, is completely destroyed. His disciples can no longer repeat the language of the dignified Monroe committee, who in their address to the people, observed, that "It is known to you all that Mr. Madison stands fixed and committed on every question involved in our foreign relations, and therefore we ask you whether you can think that his administration holds up to us that hope of relief which may be anticipated from the known opinions, character and conduct of Mr. Monroe." And no longer can the president of that committee say that but for the influence of Mr. Jefferson's character, the name of Madison would be ground into dust and ashes!
It is certain that she has submitted to terms which before were always rejected. And it is equally certain that the flimsy artifice of Mr. Erskine cannot rescue her from the humility into which she has fallen.
One of the federal papers of Baltimore appears to exult extremely at the prospect of peace with Great Britain. In the spirit of exultation and in the spirit which has so long distinguished the false and inconsistent prints of federalism, the editor seems to ascribe it to federal exertions. His remarks are under the silly and ridiculous head of "Federal Triumph in the preservation of Peace with England!" This is a most contemptible effort to save the party from the disgrace and insignificance which await them. They have strained every nerve to prevent the present administration and they have continued with unabated virulence to assail it from the moment Mr. Madison was installed. But now that in consequence of the republican policy Great Britain is forced to admit our vessels and to offer redress for her wrongs, the editor impertinently exclaims, "Federal triumph in the preservation of peace with England." This is truly the most audacious and unseemly bragging that can well be conceived. He proceeds also to declare that Great Britain would not treat with a proclamation club over their head, and that how it was withdrawn. This was precisely the tone of Mr. Rose, who said that he was expressly commanded not to enter into any negotiation until the proclamation was recalled.
We now ask this editorial bragadocio and all the host of British adherents, if the proclamation has been repealed, and when and where to be found?
We offer to the taste of our reader in this day's Argus, a royal specimen of LOVE-LETTERS. The Duke of York appears to feel all the madness of love, without its inspiration. It is generally styled the "soul of poetry." But with him it is the most complete rhapsody of nonsense. Ignorance and infatuation are the only features in the charming picture he has drawn of his amours. The trial will no doubt hoist the curtain and expose to public view many little incidents, which if not important, will at least be entertaining. Mrs. Clarke, we are told, is a woman of the most interesting beauty and elegant accomplishments. The evidence as yet is not sufficiently developed to invite speculations as to the designs of the Duke of York.
COMMUNICATION. MERCANTILE CUPIDITY.
The news received the other day about the adjustment of our affairs with Great Britain, seemed to give new life and activity to the speculators. The merchants had completely adopted the much execrated tariff-in-policy , but this intelligence, like the application of heat to the back of the animal, which was so beautifully exhibited in a federal caricature the other evening, that they not only showed out their heads, but used their feet with a great deal of hurry and swiftness. Some had the good fortune to receive the news the night before. And no doubt thought that they were fully possessed of the secrets of the cabinet. Their minds so much delighted with the golden speculation before them, that sleep fled from their pillows, and as soon as the first ray of the morning shed its faintest light, they could not refrain from disturbing their neighbors with the artfully conducted enquiry, "have you any flour for sale?" Who not hearing of the news, slept perfectly sound, and could not possibly conceive the cause, so true is the old proverb that there is no friendship in trade. Some poor fellows were completely taken in by the adroitness of those who had the news. But it was all fair play, they would have done it themselves. It was truly diamond cut diamond. These circumstances induced me to reflect upon the morality of their conduct, and according to every principle of moral philosophy, it is unquestionably indefensible. How is it, pray sir, in the mercantile department? Have they any system of ethics? Or is it catch as you can, every man for himself, and the great principle take care, for I certainly will get your property for little or nothing if I possibly can. The speculations of which I heard, convinced me, that the federalists were not so very closely allied, but that they considered themselves, where self interest is the motive, perfectly venial in preying the one upon the other.
The votes for Governor of Massachusetts had been received at Boston on the 16th inst. from 426 towns, from which it appears that Mr. Gore had 46,979 Mr. Lincoln, 43,252 Present majority for Mr. Gore 3,727
For the sake of our readers who may not particularly recollect the phrasesology and tenor of the 11th section of the non-intercourse Law which gives to the President the power of suspending it, we have thought proper to publish it in the Argus.
"Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be and he hereby is authorised, in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, to declare the same by proclamation; after which the trade of the United States, suspended by this act, and by the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and the several acts supplementary thereto, may be renewed with the nation so doing; Provided, That all penalties and forfeitures which shall have been previously incurred, by virtue of this, or of any other act, the operation of which shall so cease and determine, shall be relieved and distributed, in like manner as if the same had continued in full force and virtue; and vessels bound thereafter to any foreign port or place, with which commercial intercourse shall by virtue of this section be again permitted, shall give bond to the United States, with approved security in double the value of the vessel and cargo, that they shall not proceed to any foreign port, nor trade with any country other than those with which commercial intercourse shall have been or may be permitted by this act."
We learn by captain Parr, who arrived here yesterday, in 15 days from Turks-Island, that a single French privateer, had recently captured, in Turks-Island passage, five American Vessels, outward bound, with cargoes, and ordered them for St. Domingo. New-York Gazette.
Our letters from Liverpool to March 1st, state, that notwithstanding the supplies recently received, all articles of American produce bore very high prices. Some cottons were rated at a dollar and a quarter per pound.—The common cottons at about 57 cents.—Flour, March 1st, was at 12 1/2 dollars the American barrel. There is no part of England in which the American Embargo is so severely felt as in Liverpool.—Boston Paper.
RICHMOND, Tuesday, April 18, 1809. The Poor of the city are hereby notified that they may attend at our respective shops at 12 o'clock to-morrow and every day after, at the same hour, where they may be vaccinated gratis.
 William Foushee,  James Lyon,  James Greenhow,  Jos: Trent,  J. H. Foushee,  William Foushee, junr.  John Adams,  J. D. M'Caw.  J. Worrall. 
Treasury Department, April 10, 1809.
SIR—In answer to a question put by several collectors, respecting the exportation of specie, I inform you, that in conformity with the opinion of the Attorney general on that subject, specie may be lawfully exported in American vessels bound to ports with which commercial intercourse is permitted by the act of 1st of March, 1809.
I am respectfully, yours &c, (Signed) ALBERT GALLATIN. John Steel, esq. Collector, Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia papers of the 27th inst. state that a writ of Habeas Corpus to bring up the person of Mrs. Serjeant has been issued by the Chief Justice of the state, returnable at his chambers that day.
Charity Sermon.
A SERMON will be preached on Sunday, the 30th of this month in the forenoon, at the capitol, by the Rev'd. Mr SPEECE, for the benefit of the Female Humane Association of Richmond.
To Rent or Lease,
The Mills in the county of Goochland, commonly called by the name of the Dover Mills;
Situated on James river, about twenty miles above this city.
These Mills are in good repair, furnished with two pair of BURR and one pair of COLOGNE stones, and all necessary apparatus.—For terms, enquire of Mr. MAYO C. WATKINS, living in the county of Goochland, near the Mills, or of the subscriber, living in the city of Richmond. [w6t]
Thomas Rutherford. Mr. H. Banks' answer to Major J. Clarke's last letter is again unavoidably omitted in consequence of the great influx of important matter—it will if possible appear in our next—and will close, we hope, this (to us at least) very unpleasant correspondence. We regret indeed, that it was ever commenced in this paper, considering the intemperate language used and the peculiarly disagreeable shape it has assumed.

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, 1809. tf
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred an ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes DANL. L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Council.
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
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 13th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day,
One Tract of Land, Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 2d day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix. SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. tds
WANTED TO PURCHASE, 10 or 15 Young Negroes. Enquire of the Printer. November 30, 1808. tf
NOTICE IS hereby given, that I forewarn any person or persons from trespassing on the shore from the upper lock gates belonging to the Columbian Mills, and from thence below, to where the water from the basin comes into the river. Any person offending herein will be dealt with according to law. SAMUEL LEECH, Acting for John Granbery. Columbian Mills, } Jan. 27. 1809. }
A Bank Note OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it. I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
For sale or Rent, AN eligible situation for a Tavern and Store, situated 17 miles above Manchester on the Buckingham road—known by the name of Hall's-Borough: the survey contains 114 acres, with a good dwelling house, store house and out houses. For terms apply to Jacob Fackler. Richmond, 17 Jan. 1809. tf
For sale at S. Pleasants's printing office, 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. EARLY FRAME AND MARROWFAT PEAS, Of the last year's growth, for sale at this office. March 1, 1809.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of the late John Strobia, are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have claims against the estate are requested to make them known to the subscriber, properly authenticated, that they may be instantly discharged. JOHN H. STROBIA, Adm'r. April 12th 1809. 2w.
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, jr. 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. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
A Stock of Dry Goods, OF from 3 to 4000 dollars worth, are offered for sale on advantageous terms, for cash, produce, or on credit. Apply at this office. Richmond, March 16th, 1809. (tf) BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by the trustees of the estate of Elizabeth Mary Ann M. Brooking, to secure the payment of the sum of £270, with interest thereon from the 20th of November, 1808, being the first installment due from the said estate to William Cheatham; will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manche ter, on Friday the 12th day of May next, four hundred and eighty nine acres of LAND, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of £270 and the interest thereon. The above mentioned land lies in the county of Chesterfield about eight miles from the town of Manchester, and a part thereof was formerly of the Amphil hill tract of land. The deed of trust is of record in the County Court of Chesterfield, and the subscribers will convey to the purchaser the title only which they have received by that deed. DANIEL GORDON, JOHN BRANCH, Surviving Trustees. April 13th, 1809. tds
THE IMPORTED HORSE PAUL, Formerly St. Paul, is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone. WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia, gratis and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Virago, by Snap; Paul's dam Purity, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand. Tho's Harris, Jr. Millwood. Powhatan county, Feb. } 28 1809. } ep2mw1Jn
IN COUNCIL, Feb. 21, 1809. THE Lieutenant Governor laid before the board a letter from Samuel Coleman, assistant clerk to the council, stating that the requisition of the advice of council of the 1st of January, 1808, and of the 19th of February of the same year, have not been sufficiently attended to and have failed to produce the contemplated effects and proposing that the subject of the said advice be reconsidered, and that the result of such reconsideration be published in the Virginia Argus, for the information of all concerned. Whereupon, it is advised, that extracts of the said advice, to wit: "In Council, January 1, 1808." "That no commissions will be hereafter issued for the organization of any troop of cavalry or company of artillery, or of grenadiers, light infantry or riflemen of the respective battalions of the several regiments until a muster roll of such troop or company, as the case may be, shall be certified by the commanding officer of the regiment or of the battalion to which such troop or company may be attached or belong."—And, "In Council, February 19, 1808." "That no commission shall be hereafter issued to fill any vacancy in any troop of cavalry or in any volunteer company whatsoever, until a certified roll of the said troop or company shall have been received from the commandant of the regiment to which the same may be attached, or of which it may form a part, showing that the said troop or company contains, at the time when it is proposed to fill such vacancy, at least the smallest number which by law it is directed to contain," be published in the Virginia Argus for two months. "It is further advised, That to enable the Executive completely to carry into effect the fourth section of the act "respecting the militia of this commonwealth" passed the 20th of January, 1807, the Lieutenant Governor be requested to direct the Adjutant General to change the form of the regimental and brigade returns, as that the strength and equipments of any troop of cavalry, or company of artillery, light infantry, grenadiers or riflemen attached to, or forming a part of, any regiment of the militia of this commonwealth, appear in such regimental and brigade returns; and that the commandants of such troops and companies be required to make duplicates of the returns required of them by law, to the commandants of the regiments to which they are respectively attached or belong, as the case may be." Extract from the Minutes, Attest, DANL. L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Executive.
IN COUNCIL, April 7th, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for Building a chimney for the Auditor and Clerk of the General Court Office in the Capitol. Extract from the minutes. DANIEL L. HYLTUN, Clerk of the Council.
THE Subscriber is still desirous to Sell his Plantation in Powhatan County, containing about 1200 acres, (300 whereof are valuable low grounds, mostly reclaimed) well watered and timbered, and about 45 miles from Richmond. There are 11 hands, with stocks of every kind and a crop growing; the whole will be disposed of and immediate possession given, for a part paid within the year, and extensive instalments for the remainder. Good bonds in the neighboring counties or some property in the city of Richmond would be accepted in part. For further particulars apply to Prosser & Moncure or Wm. MAYO. Powhatan Seat, April 3d, 1809. w4t
Advertisement. FOR SALE, THAT well known stand for a Tavern in Hanover county, known by the name of Thomas's old Tavern, it is situated on the main road between Richmond and Hanover town, about nine miles from the former. There are about ninety acres of land attached to the buildings. For terms of sale, &c. enquire of the subscriber living in Richmond. John Seabrook. March 4, 1809. wtf
Fifa & Casa Executions, For sale at this office. March 4, 1809. wtf
REMOVAL. THE subscribers (in consequence of the late fire) have removed to a brick tenement belonging to Messrs. J. & R. Gamble, on the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown & Rives's completing house, where they have for Sale a general assortment of German Goods, Consisting of Oznaburgs & Tick. | Fine Shirting Linen, Lenburgs, | Bed Tyke, Dantzic Rolls, | Damask Table Cloths, Brown Rolls, | Looking Glasses, Sheeting, | Liquor Cases, Dowlas, | Quart, Pint and Half Platillas, | Pint Decanters, ALSO Fresh Red Clover Seed. BOHN & HUBNER. April 3d, 1809. Gw
Select Speeches. Just received by S. Pleasants, jr. RICHMOND, SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK AND PARLIAMENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. By N. CHAPMAN, M. D.
In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, Sir. Robt. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Gratton, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sheridan, Fox, and Pitt. tf
LANDS for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Bibb, of the county of Charlotte, to the subscribers, to secure the payment of a debt due to Messrs. Buchanan and Pollock, of the town of Petersburg; WILL BE SOLD, on Thursday the 4th day of May next, at the house of the said John Bibb, to the highest bidder, for ready money, Two Tracts of Land, Lying and being in the county of Charlotte, one containing one hundred and sixty-five acres, it being the tract on which the said Bibb resides, and the other one hundred and fifty acres, it being the tract purchased by him of Benjamin Sublity, Senr. lying on the waters of Cab Creek. Henry A. Watkins. Wm. M. Watkins. Thos. B. Manlove. March 23d, 1809. 4w
To be Let, THE house next to the Methodist Meeting, formerly occupied by the late Mr. John Dixon, and at present occupied by Mr. J. B. Whitlocke; possession will be given the first day of May next. For terms apply to JOHN RICHARD, Adm'r. of Sarah Dixon dec'd. Richmond, 27th March, 1809. 4w
Buckingham County, January Court, 1809. Moncrieffe Hill, Adm'r of Robert Hill, dec. Plaintiff. AGAINST, Richard Hudnall & Peter Guerin, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant Hudnall is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed that unless the said Hudnall shall appear here on or before March term next and answer the plaintiff's bill, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Tesle, R. ELDRIDGE, jr. D. G.
LANDING From the Schooner Richmond, Isaac Seaman, Master. 50 Boxes Raisins, 10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds, 3 Casks Green Coffee, 19 Barrels prime Pork, and 1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine. IN STORE, 17 Hhds. Brown Sugar, 25 Do Molasses, 5 Tierces Green Coffee, 75 Boxes Havannah Segars, 3 Bales Welch Plains, Famly Flour in Barrels and Half Barrels, Young Hyson, } TEAS. Hyson Skin, and } Souhong 10 Boxes Mould Candles, FOR SALE by Geo. Watt.
THE Subscriber hereby informs his friends and the public in general, that he has again commenced the retail of GROCERIES in his house in Scoville, where he will keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Groceries, which he will sell low for cash. R. W. Atkinson. 3w
THE Subscriber is still desirous to Sell his Plantation in Powhatan County, containing about 1200 acres, (300 whereof are valuable low grounds, mostly reclaimed) well watered and timbered, and about 45 miles from Richmond. There are 11 hands, with stocks of every kind and a crop growing; the whole will be disposed of and immediate possession given, for a part paid within the year, and extensive instalments for the remainder. Good bonds in the neighboring counties or some property in the city of Richmond would be accepted in part. For further particulars apply to Prosser & Moncure or Wm. MAYO. Powhatan Seat, April 3d, 1809. w4t
The noted and much admired English Horse, JACK ANDREWS, IMPORTED by Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, full fifteen hands and a half high, a broad bay, finely formed, in high health, vigor and spirit, the most active and best bottomed horse ever imported into this country, now rising 15 years old. Will stand the ensuing season, at Temple Hill, on Mechanic's river, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, within one mile of German's mill, and two miles of the Brick Tavern, and will be let to mares at Twenty Dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Fifteen Dollars, if paid by the twentieth day of August. Gentlemen's mares will be required with the mares, for Twenty Dollars, discharged as above. Ten Dollars the leap and Thirty Dollars to ensure a mare to be with foal, and One Dollar with each mare to the groom; the leap and groom money to be paid when the mare is covered—Provided the mare is changed the owner shall be liable. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. Extensive low and high ground pasture, well enclosed in three separate fields, gratis—Servants will be boarded at two dollars per week, and grain will be furnished at the market price and given in manner and quantity agreeable to direction, and all possible care taken to prevent accidents and escapes, but will not be liable for any that may happen. JAMES KIN-SOLVING, For William Lightfoot.
This celebrated horse's performances in England, have not been inferior to any horse there except his brother Dick Andrew, who is considered now the best horse in that country, giving seven pounds—Jack Andrews won twice in 1797, then Mr. Lord's property—see Racing Calendar for that year. At Worcester, July 5th, a maiden plate of £50, for 3 years old, 6 stone, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews at 3 heats, beating Mr. Darlington's ch f Miss Edwin, 4 years old; Mr. Atkinson's ch m Priscilla, aged; Sir W. W. Wynns's br h Sweet Betherem, 5 years old; Mr. Hardin's br c Eglantine, 4 years old; at Stafford, Oct 7th. The town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, three years old, at three heats, beating Mr. Beeson's Little Pickle, four years old; Mr. Barlow's Roderick, 4 years old; Mr. Denham's Honest Tom, 6 years old; Sir W. W. Wynns's b h True Blue, 5 years old. In 1793, at Nottingham, Thursday, July 8th—£50, for 3 and 4 years old, he won, beating Mr. Bayley's ch c Cannon, 4 years old; Stamford's b f Scotella, 3 years old. Denby, August 15th—He won £50, free for any horse, beating Lily of the Valley, Falconer and True Blue. In 1799 he won twice to win at Ludlow, on Friday the 4th of July, 4 mile heats, free for all ages, beating Lord Oxford's ch c Dart, at three heats. At Worcester, August 8th—He won the city and county subscription of £50, 4 mile heats, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Arley's filly Duchess, 4 years old; Mr. Cuyverson's b h Integrity, late Partner; Mr. Snell's ch g Hock, 5 years old—after the first heat, four to one on her; after the second heat, four to one on Jack Andrews. In 1804, he won six times, to wit: At Lewes, then the property of Maj'r Rooke, August 12th, he beat Lord Sackville's b h L'Esperance, 4 mile heats, for 50 guineas—At Oxford, the town purse of £50, in August, was won by Jack Andrews at 4 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's ch m Duchess of Limbs, 5 years old, Lord Donegan's b h Wrangler, distanced the 4th heat—September, at Warwick, he won the town purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Taarum's b h Marquis, Mr. Brooke's b h S. Ashire, Mr. Edward's b m Duchess. At Abingdon, Tuesday, September 16th, the members purse of £50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, at 3 heats, beating Sir F. Poole's b m Miscreant, 5 years old, Mr. Whitley's ch h Expectation, Mr. Fraugley's b h Cupid—three to four on Miscreant. In 1801, Jack Andrews, at New-Market, April 20th received forfeit from Mr. Heathcoat's Symmetry, 3 to one, 5 lb. 200 guineas, half forfeit. Bebury, June 16th—The Bebury Sakes, a handicap of 100 guineas each, half forfeit, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, beating Lord Sackville's b h Expectation, 5 years old, Sir Henry T. Vane's Cock Fighter, 5 years old, Mr. R. Hethcoat's Hippiona, aged, his royal highness the Prince of Wales's Dick Andrews, Mr. Hethcoat's Popinjay, and Cox's Gowan. June 17th, a sweepstakes of 5 guineas each, twenty subscribers, was won by Jack Andrews, beating Colonel Grovenor's Lady Catharine, Mr. Howat's b h Snuff Box. Bedford, September 10th—The Woburn stakes of 20 guineas each, 5 miles, 5 subscribers, was won by his royal highness the Prince of Wales's b h Jack Andrews, aged, beating Mr. Watson's b h Triumph, Mr. Galding's b c Skyrocket. Endfield, Sept. 23—£50, for all ages, 4 mile heats, was won by Jack Andrews, aged, at 3 heats, beating Mr. Fogley's gr g Ploughboy, velvet horse Little Thought Of, Hephastion and Conestor—see Racing Calendar for these years. It would swell an advertisement to too great a length to mention all the races he has won. Sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, 2 miles, 5 subscribers, Mr. Rooke's Jack Andrews, aged, 11 st. 7 lb, walked over, (see racing calendar for 1802, p. 385.) At Lambourne, in Sept. Wednesday 10th, he won the £50 gift of Lord Craven, 4 mile heats, at 4 heats, beating Mr. Coventry's ch h Sacripant, Mr. Zacon's b m Snap. Wm. LIGHTFOOT.
PEDIGREE. Jack Andrews was got by Joe Andrews, his dam by Highflyer, his grandam Cardinal Puff, his great grandam by Taler, his great great grandam by Snip, his great great great grandam by Lord Godolphin's Arabian, his great great great great grandam by Sanyan's Arabian, which mare was own sister to Frampton's White Neck, full sister to the Mimbury Galloway, great great great great great grandam by Sauce Box, a son of Gregg, sire of Croft's Old Partner.
JAMES LORD, Seal. I do hereby certify that the above pedigree is a true copy from the original one sent me by James Lord. Given under my hand and seal, the twenty-third day of December, one thousand eight hundred and four. Wm. LIGHTFOOT, Seal.
Joe Andrews was got by Eclipse, his dam Amanda by Omnium, her dam Cloudy by Blank—Crab, Weddington mare by Partner—General Stud Book, page 6th, printed in 1803, by James Weatherby.
Rees's Cyclopaedia. The 19th No. or Vol. 10, part 1, is just received and ready for delivery at this office.
STATUTES AT LARGE. PROPOSALS BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A COLLECTION OF ALL THE ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA, Which have passed since the first session of the Legislature, in the year 1819. BY WILLIAM WALLER KENING. TO THE PUBLIC.
THE importance of the proposed collection of our laws must be obvious to all, whether these precious documents be regarded as "monuments of our history or our property." Impressed with this conviction, a gentleman who has long held a distinguished rank in the republic of letters, and who has twice been called to fill the most exalted station in the gift of a free people, very early engaged in the laudable pursuit of collecting and preserving all such of our laws as were then believed not to have been already lost, under the hope that at some future day they might be published. This collection has been very obligingly offered to the Editor, whose own exertions, aided by literary characters throughout the state, have greatly contributed to the stock of materials—When it is understood that property to a very large amount depends, in many instances, on a statute which exists only in manuscript, and of which there is but a single copy; that accidents by fire or otherwise may possibly occur; that the utmost care will not preserve those manuscripts from natural decay; and that the ravages of an enemy may, in a few hours, destroy the labors of many years, the utility of his edition, and the necessity of multiplying and distributing copies as the only means of preserving will at once be acknowledged. In collecting materials for the present work, the Editor has encountered much trouble and has incurred considerable expenses.
TERMS OF PUBLICATION. I. The work will be comprised in about five volumes large octavo, of 600 pages each; the price of one volume at five dollars, always to be paid for in advance: the first volume to be paid for at the time of subscribing. II. One volume printed on good paper and type, shall be published annually, and delivered well bound and lettered. * The first vol. is now in the press and will be published about the first of August next. * Mr. Jefferson, late President of the United States.
NEW BOOKS. Just received and for sale by Samuel Pleasants, jr. Richmond, Struggles Through Life, Exemplified in the various Travels and Adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, OF LIEUT. JOHN HARRIOTT, Now Resident Magistrate of the Thames police, London, IN TWO VOLUMES. This work presents an engaging lesson, especially to such as are embarrassed with difficulty it is a persuasive stimulus to exertion and perseverance; and as Mr. Aikin in his Annual Review observes, contains anecdote and adventure enough to satisfy the keenest avidity. System of Theoretical and Practical Chemistry, by Frederick Accum, 2 vols. 8 vo. The Exile of Exin, a New Novel. The Forty Thieves; a grand operational Romance. Conversations on Chemistry. The Domestic Cookery. Boyer's, Nugent's, and Chambaud's French Dictionaries. Petrarch. Thornton Abbey, in 2 vols. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre. Romantic Tales. Bradby on Distresses. Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary—First American Edition. Greek Lexicons. wtf.
NEW BOOK STORE. JOHN R. JONES, Has this day opened a Book and Stationery Store, at the north west corner of the main street, and that leading to the head of the basin, (near the Eagle Tavern) and respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. He hopes by assiduity and attention, to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their commands. Such articles as he may not have on hand, will be procured, if to be had, either here, or in Philadelphia, April 11. 3t Pamphlets, CRDS, HAND-BILLS, LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.