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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07
FROM TIE TRENTON TRUE AmraIcAH.

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The following occurrence actually took
place short time since at the house of a
FcderAlist, in presence of Number of
neighbors.
Themasterofthe house was about whip.
ping his child for telling lie, aud to give
his chastisement the more effect, preced-
ed IT by demonstrating with HIM upon the
wlckedness of telling falshood upon any
occasion whatever, and concluded by ob.
serving il was his duty 70 punish him for
such sinful acs.
Boy.-Why eada, you take the Trenton
tederalist, and pay men for printing il,
tho have frequently heard you say it vas
tull OF lies. What makes you pay them
and whip me for the same thing
The father felt this unexpected rebpss
severely. H. told the boy he was saocy
FELLOW, but he would forgive him this time.
And much doubt whether this hint from
child win not lose the printers of that
paper subscriber.
np1ruu-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07

We have seen letter from the Medi-
terranean which contains the following a.
greeable Information with respect to our
operations against the barbarians of Tri
poh' Consul Eaton, who has assumed
.he command Of the deposed Bsshsw's
troops, had marched from Alexandria
with 5000 troops, and proceeded as fafas
Dern'a'---his force continued to augment.
-Ihe seigning Basbaw was preparing to
'nest hlm.--it was confidently hoped, that
,nis enterprise, in cooperation with the
attack TO be made by our squadron, would
terminate in viDdicatioD Of the rights OF
nature and nations, and restore our unior-
'una'e countrymen 10 the blessings ofiree-
oom' (Phih Caz,j
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07
From The heu- York faners Of the som ult.

@'os sHe pesV- ON FINcTs V the son ut.
We learn by capt. Haff, Of the ship
Charles, arrived last night. that Cadiz was
blockaded by. Eve sail of The line, TWO fri
gates and cutter, under the command of
Admiral Collngwood.
The y. S. Gun Boat No. 3, command.
ed by lieutenant, and basing ~ men on
bonrd, ftom New York, was attacked in
the Gut of Gibraltar, by three Spanish
privateers, and after a srnar, engagement
boarded and took possession Of her, and
carried her into Algesiras; where in con-
sequence OF the remonstrances Of the A
merican officer, she was shortly after libe-
rated. The day previous 10 her capture,
three Gun.Boats and two other Uni,es
States vessels, schoopers, sailed from the
harbor of Gibraltar 10 the eastward.
The ship New-York, capt. George, was
to sail for PhiladeIphia in days, with Ge-
neral MosEAU, and family on board. BY
the above vessel we have received Madrid
Cazettes 20 the 18th June.
Erfyact ef a letter from Cadiz, dated 22d
Ltne.
"By the enclosed papers romitted] you
the Spaniards mention in their public
prints, an occurrence which took place a
few days since OF the attack and capture Of
one of the United States Gun-Boats, No.
;, by three Spanish privateers the result
OF this business we are yet ignorant of,
though it is said the boat has been given
up---the capture appears 10 have been in
tended more as an insult than any thing
else"
The same letter announces the condem.
nation OF the brig Hudson, and cargo, by
the Tribunal Of Marine Of the island of
St. Lcon---The reason given IS, !" that the
brig was English built 4; and the want of
Spanish certificates TO the property" This
vessel is American built and owned, was
bound 10 Naples -s:.h valuable cargo be-
longing entirely to native citizens.
Yesterday arrived his Britanic Males
tvs Packet Princess Elizabeth, from Ial-
mouth, England, via Halifax, with the
Jone mail. She sailed from Falmouth on
the 18th June, and brings London papers
to The 10Th.
The following rs hasty sketch Of theIr
cDfllcUtS 49,
Information had been received Of Lord
Nelson's arrival at Gibraltar, and Of his
having sailed for the West-Indies, in pur-
suit OF the French fleet.
The secret expedition under General
Craig, after having put into Gibraltar for
few days had sailed towards its destina-
tion.
Fifteen sail Of the line, besides frigstes
and small craft was to be stationed IN the
Downs.---Tbis force was to acl es occasI-
on required, IN the nsrrows OF the chan
mel. or on the North sea. Admiral Rus
sells squadroa. which lately blockaded the
Tsxel, was ordered round 10 make part
OF this armament.
Accounts by the Hamburg mail state
that NJ. NososiIlzow has received hrs pass
ports for Milan, and that Congress IS to
be held al BFessells, for the purpose o.
vxrn,v,o.,,,,< :. General modification. Letters
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07
Erfrart ofa letter from arr American officer
dated Malta, .IfsriI z.

" A letter dated January 27th, was re-
ceived few days since from capt. Balm
bridge by way Of Tunis.--The officers
were all in good health, Notwithstanding
their rigorous coDhnement. Arrange
ments are making for entering on often
sive operations against the baFbzsians. 1t
will De needless to assure you that the Of
hcers and crew Of the squadron are full
OF zeal and srdor, and that every thing
VIII be done to insure success, and TO re.
store our unfor,unale prisoners to their
country and friends"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07
Another ertracf.

Our days drag heavily on, we are still
closely confined, not having enjoyed
sight Of the Heavens (but once) excepting
through small grated hole in the ter
race since May last. We are secluded
in loathsome prison, surrounded by YER
min, without the enjoyment of pure air,
and debarFed from holding converse with
any person outside of the walls Of our pri-
son--the policy of concealing the operali.
ons of the feet from the enemy, cuts off
the intercourse with our countrymen, and
keeps us in Ignorance and constant sus-
pense--the letters from Our friends in A.
mericaare intercepted, opened, and some
times never reach us---after spending te-
dioas day, sleep, the solace Of the wretch
ed, comes to ease the burden Of our minds,
AMI sometimes transports us by vision
arg flight to our beloved friends, but the
return of light awakens US to the dreary
realities Of our prison. Even hope has now
almost deserted US, and though we strug.
gle to support with fortiiude the horrors
ofoprsituation,yet human natureis scarce.
ly equal TO The conflict"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07

|, We learn, (says New-York raper)
that malignant fever is now prevailing
at Providence X. Islaud.--A gentleman
who left that place on Saturday morning,
states that Is cases had been reported,
and that the Physicians had recommepd-
ed general removal Of the inhabitants.
We understand. that letter was yes.
terday forwarded TO the Secretary OF State,
at Philadelphia; to apprize him of the ar
rival of the dispatches by Mr.. Dalton.
They are from Mr.. Monroe, and are re.
lxtive to our affairs with Spain.
(Wa'b. Etd,}
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-07

We understand that advices have been
received from Tangiers, as late as May
10, which do not 6ouutenance the intelli-
gence recently received of war with
Morocco. ~
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-08-22
1UUTSS
With the
Profouudest esteem
and respecc,
PENELOPE SKINrL1NT.
Dianaburgh, pla,onlc- Court, zsh ia.
mary 1905.
From the Bostoa Rebettoyy.

Since Mr.. Jefferson's accession to the
empire (for the Chronicle, perhaps to re.
concile our ears TO the sound, says, he has
gained the empire of ebin;on) the jacobins
have takea pains to represent the federalists
his IAN OPPOSITION. They wish to hide
their own bad character aud bad designs by
cloaklng all that they do, and thar is SAID
OF their doing, under the old broad party
mantle in England. The ms never are
right in the opinion of the oats.
There is no resemblance between the
two cases, and no truth in the representa-.
ton. The tendency of jacobinism is to
confusion, and through confusion to some.
thing more solid and compulsory than the
empire Of opinion. The actual possession
of the Offices of government does not
change their character or retard the execu-
on of their plans. 1t did not in France.
On the contrary, to be in ONLY enables
them the surer and the soeaer to have GO
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-08-22

3 follswiag Vision, altho' seen on
Ia esAer sid. IF ,a- Atlantic, may, ne
set,hsl-ss prove consolaeofy to the aacient
7ob6ies on this. AID serve in some Glea-
sure TO mitigate these horrors OF future
exis,eac- saleh iaiac. then 'oa earth TO
prefer three brats a. birth than III he'll TO.
be leaders of apes.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-08-22
An Overieer wanted

r WILL give liberal wages to yo ,,n ITO
i acquainted with EARMfSe' wl ~. rhar,!f
rylpeaable foafce.) bring vouchers '0' , ~. Of
Application may be made me at Ia. in' g doa,t
my farm two mica from CentrcVIl'e' I"
the courfe of few weeks. ~ ID,
THOMAS pL''S sssF
Rippon Lodge, Augaa Z.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-08-22

Oily and ordaia, and fate la, ..,,.,
decree, that the liberties of ryerv l w. q
pie are TO be destroyed BY their r l..: pso,
and hat'erers. Veni, 10 clsesa5ile ,.S
FROM TIE Boston Gazette, =
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10

l.our intercourse with them, we should, in
obedience t. this law, regulate our con-
duel in such manner as to remove all
cause ofcompIAint; promote and strength
en- thar good understanding, which SO hap
PLY exists at present, and which affords
the greatest protection and best security
our brethren on the frontiers can have "a
gsinst the bloody scalping knife and mur-
derous tomahawk of the merciless sava-
ges.
/ also give you in charge the aet for
the punishment of certain crimes against
The United States, and the act in addition
10 an act for the punishment OF certain
crimes against the u. States.
Let me now direct your serious atten-
ton TO such OF the statute laws Of the dis
trict, as from the nature of your duty re-
qnires you to examine and deliberate on.
Before you retire permit me, gentle.
men, on behalf of the court to congratu-
late you on the success of your appIicati-
on to Congress, on the subject of sepa.
rate territorial government. 1t is another
evidence of the readiness with which the
national legislature is at all times disposed
TO listen to every we'll founded application.
The change, which is about 10 take place,
renders this not only the first, bu,.the last
time that we shall have the honor of sit
ting IN court among you.-We, therefore,
beg of yu1 to accept OF our unfeigned So
licitude for your welfare aud prosperity,
and we most devoutly pray, that Heaven
may continue TO the people of Louisiana.
lis choicest token Of favor and bene6-
cence: that your union and brotherly af !.
lection may be perpetual, and that you
may cherish a cordial, habitual and i'm
movable attachment TO that free and hap
Ply government under which you have
been brought: that, in short, the happi-
ness ofthe citizens ofLonisiana, under The
auspices OF liberty. may be complete, and
that every part of their. public conduit
may be stamped with wisdom and virtue.
now dismiss you. gentlemen, TO your
duty, and under the dictates of your own
conscicnces, and that great rule of right
which God hath inscribed on every .virtn-
Gus mind, sincerely believing that you will
discharge il Faithfully.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
PHILApELpIIIA. Iulv j

Whereas, the executive of che state Of
Pennsylvania has transmitted to ihe keep
erof the prison, paper, purpor,ing to be a
pardon of that part Of the sentence, passed
on Joseph Cabrera, which E Joins SER
Uiftde al hqrd labor, and 10 Be ted and cloth
ca osf law directs bur no more.
lis Resolved, in the opinion Of the in
sspeetors OF the prison, that the executive
IS not authorised by the constitution Of
THIS state, nor by any law they are ac-
quainsed with, to grantsuch partial pardon
TX moreover, they conceive il To be an inn
proper interference with the rules and re-
guIations for the government of the pri-
son, and the powers vested in.tbe inspect
ors by law, which will be highly preiudi-
cial TO the interests of the Institution.
They therefore protest againstthe SAME.
A copy OF the above was served offici-
ally on his exce,lency.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
ST. JOHNS, (Ahtigua, ) july :.

Yesterday an alarm was fred at Monks
Hill, upon the appearance of s ships and
brig in the North East quarter, when the
militia immediately assembled with their
usual alacrity. The vessels that occasi-
oned II having past BY, the alarm was dis
charged this morning about O'Clock.
We have not been able to learn whether
the ships were friends or enemies.
Since QUE last, the masters of two or
three of our ships that left this Island the
9TH ct jane, and were captured next dav
by the combined fleets of France aud
Spain, have arrived here from Cuads-
loupe. The whole of the trade was cap
tnred in the space of few hours, and the
masters and crews distributed among the
cnemy's ships. Such Of them as feltin,o
the hands of the Spaniards were plumber
ed OF every thing, except the cloathes on
their backs.-Thc passengers appear 10
have been left on board the respective YES
sells in which they were taken. The
whole OF the prizes were sent TO the south
ward, under convoy of four French fri.
gates, having number ofuoops on board,
part OF which they landed at Guadaloupe
IN the night and immediately followed The
prizes which ii was supposed might be
destined 10 Porte-Rieo.- The troons on
board the ffigates were such as had been
aiken from Guadaioape aud Martinique.
When our informant arrived at the Tor
mer place, the greatest surprise was ex,
pressed at the fleet having past this Island
without reducing it.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10

parly 81 pleasure Mr.. celston, The col.
leetorof the port, Mr.. Broome, lieu,en.ns
gsvernor Of the state, Mr.. Calatin. secre-
,ary Of the treasury of the United States.
Mr.. Fsrlie, one ofthc aldermen OF the ci-
y, col. Few, loan officer, and DR.. Mitch.
ell, M. G.
We are happy to learn, that these ren-
tlenen duriE& their cruise have suggest
ed many Improvements in beacons, buoy<.
piers, &c. in New York bay. III
BY proclamation of gov. Cameron. oe
Ncw-Providence. permission is extended
for three months frem The 18th July.
TO neu'rals bringing such articles as are
specified in the proclamation, viz. corn,
all sorts OF grain, pulse, -four. bread, rice,
and every species OF sal,ed provisions, cat
lie and live stock of all kinds, and all SORTS
of lumber. This provision extends 10 the
ports OF Nassau, Exuma, Turks Island, ST.
George, and Crooked Island
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
aBerIin, April %, 1905. =


his majesty, Il is expected, will set off
'o-inor'ow TO visit tie camp at Schonen,
winch VIII consist Of 5000 men. He will
return hither about the end of June
Nions' isrrach, the prussian minister, and
secretary have not left this capital bu, il
Is reported they will take their departure
20 day or two. 1t is understood here,
20. we treaty between England, Russia, and
s - county, is finally arranged and con-
- Is gratifying TO know that the youth /.
iuI king Of Sweden is thus brav,nc ,hc me.
naees OF France, and the threats of III.
mouse oil brandenbntg. To the last art;-
cis' respecting the conclusion Of the ,rea
", we must refuse our belief, In,.Il;-
gence OF such an important nature would
have found its way through different
channel. s"'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
WASHINGTON, August 6.

Yesterday dropped down from the Ma
Wy Yard in Warrington. The United States
irigate ADAMS, Capt. Murray. She reach
ed alexandria last eyening--it is probable
she will not stay longer there than part oe
to'day--when she viii sail on cruize off
our coast, for the purpose of protecting
our commerce from the marauding plea
rooms which have been 50 long and shame
holly suffered to plumber our citizens Of
their hard esrnings--ipsult us in cur own
harbors-apd INTERRUPT our intercourse
with others. Il is we think to be reoret-
ted that this cruize has been so long de-
iayed---and II IS surprising that govern
ment should not have thought Of il before.
II has long been our opinion that one fri.
gate at lsast should constantly be on our
coast. Certainly our commercial citizens
deserve every attention--it Is from their
industry and enterprise that governments
oervcs us revenue. FedefaLst.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
NORFOLK, Angus, 6.

DC7D Just as this paper was putting to
press, arrived capt. Haynes, IN the School,
ncr Paragon, IS days from 81. Bartholo-
news, from whom we learn the following
important Pariiculars--Tha the day be-
tore he sailed Information was received at
81 Bsrtholomews from Barbadoes, which
advised that Frigafe had arrived at that
island ai'er short passage from England
win dispatches which stated that the
baEsT FLEEr had put TO sea, ard that
an engagement had taken place between
It and the British Channel Fleet, In which
6 Ships Of the Line Of the French were la
ken, 3 sunk, and the remainder returned
10 bfess ira very shattered condition.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10

We can assure our country brethren,
that not half the cause of alarm EXISTS.
with respect to the sickness, that has been
SO 'ndusiriously reported. 1t is fao,
that there has not been so few persons
sick al this season of The year, for a rum.
Der OF years, as at the present; and it has
been asserted by one or two physicians,
that they have frequently had more patti.
ents under their care, at one time, when
no contagious disorder existed here, than
ALL the physicians now have in New. Ha-
ven.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10

Many persons think that Bonaparte "a
much dissatisfied with tire emperor Of Ger,
many, and with the king of Naples. and
that the French troops collected in the
country are not merely for show. hc.
cording to the best information $4,000
frenchmen are cncamped near Mareneo.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10

SIR,

SIR,
nj the request of he Grand Jury of,hs
D's.fict o. Louisiana, ! have the honor "a
enclose you the charge delivered by Hia
honor Judge vANDERBURCa. at the
opening siAne hrst General Cour, holden
mere or, me 7th in.t.'iOr publication. Tie
Pr'"e'ries contained in il are, in my OPT
mon, particularly worthy Of the public at
sention in this qaarter.
have the homer 10 be,
Sir, your humble servant.
RUFUS EASTON,
Attorney Geni. Louisiana.
Mr.. SMITH.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
NEW.YORK. Anrnsl /.

by the schr. Cynthia we have received
. bic OF New.Providence papers to the
18th July, from which we have selected
some interesting marine intelligence. We
are sorry TO notice in one of these papers,
the loss Of the brig Julian, captain Crock
er' OF Ih's port, cast away on one Of the
Florida reefs.
We learn by the captain of the Julian,
cast away on ono of Florida reefs, that
when be left the HAVANA, July the
French fleet were hourly expected there.
a number OF gun boats were fitting out at
the HAVANA.
August ..
Yesterday The Revenue Gutter returned
from sandy. Hook, with the Following per-
sonages on board, who went down on a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
LATE BOREIGN ARTICLES
LONDON, Nav so.

Some intelligence has at length been re-
ceived respecting the Toulon feet. A
leler from an officer on board the Bien.
heinz, rear admr. sir |. Trowbridee, dated
at sea, in LAT. Al, /, N. long, 81, 80, N.
May z, says:
I" His maJes,y's ship Immoytalite, capt.
owen, has just informed u.s. that she saw
the Touion fleet few days ago, of Ma.
deirs; our fleet consists OF % sail OF East
indiamen, which carry from 90 to 60 guns,
besides the Blsnheim and Greyhound fri
gale. The French expected us to touch
at Madeira, which we have not done, tho
we will not go one inch out Of the way for
them" 7
One OF the cordons of Bonaparte's legi-
on OF honor recently transmitted To the
court OF Berlin, was intended for Field
Marshal Moelendorf, but was pcremprori-
~ reJeeted by that veteran warrior. The
following letter has been circulated on the
continent, as an accurate copy ofthe terms
IN which the the Field Marshall rcpulsed
that infamous attempt to associate him
with The slaves, rebels, regicides, by whom
The usurper is surrounded.
"SIRT--Ihe rank / occupy, and the
royal orders With which have been de-
corated by your majesty's grand uncle and
father OF glorious memory, eyince, that
my services as an officer, and fidelity as a
subject, were approved by those soye-
reigns. Since your maiesty's reignI have
done nothing to forfeit such an honorable
opinion. VIVA. could therefore have in-
duced The person q, the head ofthc French
government TO insult me with his offer Of
having my name registered among the
guIliy ones of French rebels and reglcides
who supported chat foreigners usurpation
AL members of his pretended legion of
homo Ny conscience, Sire, lis clear (; no.
nor, loyalty and duty command me, there
iore' to repulse with indignation such an
ou'rsSe--such an attemptto disgrace the
grey hairs Of one Of, Sire, your maiesty's
most faithful subjects.
(Signed) "MOELLENDORF,
Field Marshal.
"Berlin, April 2s, 1906"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-08-10
BOSTON. July 20.

The Wesf Iad;es.- Mr.. Thaycr, lust ar
rived from the West Indies. informs tina,
he left Guadalupe the Cd inst. {,hc last
arrival from that quarterly at which time
none OF the English prizes reported tc
have been taken by the combined feet and
sold, had arrivedtherc, or at Martinico -
nor had any corre6 accounts of their hay.
ing been burnt reached that Island. Some
ofthe officers and crews of the vessels cao.
tured had arrived at GuadaIoupe and
they reported, that the vessels captured.
fiitcenin number, had been sent off under
convoy of two frigates. Tie non arr;uol
Of these frixes at Guadafon1ae, sDas generally
attributed 10 their hauing been fallen in ,yttd
by Lord NELSON, and recahtured
Capt. 4. was informed BY one of the
French oliicers,that whentheylef France.
they supposed their destination was the r.
indies; and they had on board passengers
for that quarter of the globe.
The troops which embarked at Guada-
ioupc, were all relandsd before the com.
bined feet Quilted the West Indies.
The force OF the combined f,eet has
been accurately s;ated.--Is was compos-
ell OF p sail of the line, Of them Spa
nash. They were mostly very fas, sailing
vessels.
July so.
The British government brig Busy, was
at ST. Johns the 10th uli. The captain
and other officers of this vessel had made
themselves obnoxious by the improper
measures they had taken in impressine
men, 1t was ascertained that they had
no right to take men in The city; where.
upon upwards of leo Of the citizens as.
sembled, and drove he press gang 10 their
boats. The collector at St. Johns refas-
ed to take any charge of the Marblehead
vessel detained by the Busy, and she was
sent TO Halifax.