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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-02
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In letter Of the 9th inst. the secretary
Of the public granary and government oFthe
royal council wrote to his excelency the
.corregidor Of this city as follows:
" Most excellent sir,
"Under date Of the 9th instant, his ma
jesty sent to the council the following royal
decree.
Z" The voice Of nature arrests the arm Of
vengeance and where son repents an in
advertent act, we cannot refuse TO act as an
ahectionate father. My son has already
declared the authors of the horrible plan
which they had caused him to enter upon.
to be wretches; all which he has done in a
proper manner, altogether consistent with
that tormality which the law requires in ST.
miiar cases. His repentance and fearh have
dictated The representations which he has
made to me and which follow. "Royal
sire, have erred. have sinned against
your majesty as king and father. But
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-02
From the Ne7v York Mercantile .Aduerti-

ser.
We have been sometime in possession of
the fact that the king of Spain had been in.
duced to pardon the prince of Asturias who
had engaged in conspiracy to deprive
him of his throne: but as we could not an
nounce II officially, we have preferred wait
ing until some arrival from Spain should en-
able us to give it more authentic F" form
and pressure" than could be done from oral
testimony. We have received the follow
ing from Cadiz
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-02
R,orelan
DECREE, No. II.

At the Court Of Queens Palace, the I'D
Nov. 1907.
PRESENT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-02
+" Roua{ mother,

" San Lorenzo, .Nov. 5th, 1907"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-17
1leranurta Datlp 0a3ette.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER II.

From an Irish paper printed IN 1897.
In tive wears and about six months last
past, the French have gained ZIG victories,
including Al pitched battles.
Killed, 15e 600 men of enemy.
Taken, 1874 prisoners.
2ss strong places. s.
6l9, forts, camps and red BITS. !
1858 pieces Of cannon.
186,762 muskets.
1883, so pounds of powder.
2O7 standards.
5,4s6 horses, &c.
All this was done in regular way! If
to this destruction should be added, the ir-
regular exactions and depredations OF the
army, what would be the grand total OF mi
sery!
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-17

viz. Sidky EHendi, Charge desA aairss, and
Seld Achlnet EHendi, Envoy fromthe Porte
and Albania, their secretary and suite, con-
slsting OF four servants. They arrived at
lock late on Monday evening, under salute
OF Is guns, and set OFF about 9 o'clock for
town, where they now are. These distin-
guished Strangers are the bearers of dis
patches from their government, and propo-
sails Tor the accommodation of all differences
between England and Turkey.
The army of 5000 men, now embarking
IN Kent, viii meet the 10000 men, now
under Sir John Moore at Spithead, and is to
be joined by the. 1000 men under Major
General Sir Arthur Wellesley. Gen. SPen-
Ger has 5000 at Ayamonte making in all
$4,000 men, which are to be sent to assist
the Spanish Patriots.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-17
ASSIZE OF BREAD
Made Of Suferfne Burr Flour
c.. w. CARLIN,

Returns his most grateful thanks to the in-
habitants of this town and its vicinity, for their
former favors, and earnestly solicits CONT
nuance OF the same. He likewise takes this
opportunity of informing them, that he M
tends to commence his NIGHT SCHOOEs,
on the 9th of this instant. Those who WISH
to be instructed in either of the branches he
has heretofore taught, will please to make
early application, as the number fpupis will
be limited.
SeDtember II
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-17

dsfray third part Of the e1pences'of the Po-
hsh army, but by recent decree commune
Gated by Marshal Davoust, he has taken
on himself its entire maintenance, and
has ordered every possible means to be used
Tor Its augmentation.
The emperor Francis has ordered the town
OF Commora, IN Hungary, to be fortified. and
has appropriated several millions OF Aorlns to
tile service.
The Guards ofthe Royal Family of Spain
consist wholly of Gems d'Armes Napoleon
finding that the war in Spain requires the pre-
sence of every soldier he can collect.
French Naval officers have been sent to ell
the ports of the Baltic, for the purpose of en-
gaging German and Polish Volunteers for the
French Navy. One of these officers, at Stct.
tin, Nj. Lierson, in an advertisement eircu-
lated in the neighbourhood, invites the sea.
men. of that district to join the emperor Ma
poleon in the project he has undertaken of
sending to the bottom of the ocean,the proud
islanders who have so long tyrannised on The
surface Of it.
A body of 10000 Poles,are under orders to
March from Warsaw through Brandenburgh
to Holstein.
convention has been concluded between
the Emperors of Austria and Russia for the
mutual surrender Of deserters.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-17
Is Spring Garden.
On SATURDAY. EVENING, SEPTEMBER II,
WILL BE EXHIBITED,
An elegant F Re w ORKS
AND
ILLHMI TON.
September II

4 l. l. q WI ~ n 4 " ~.
I. A horizontal running piece, called the
LADIES' FANCY, on account of the varie-
ty of its turns.
2. A grand display of a RUNNING SUN,
various 10 its shape and colors, representing
at times cloudy and bright appearance.
3. A large running vertical piece, called
DON BRUTAL, or the Noisy Wheel.
4. A grand metamorphosis Of CROSS
of MALTA, into four fixed Stars, which will
change into fixed Sun ofbrilIiant rays, me-
tamorphosed into moving Rose.
5.A running horizontal CASCADE, form
ing various Basens, ornamented with atmos-.
pherical beauties, will conclude the Fireworks.
Ladies will be accommodatedin house I'd.
Joining the enclosure.
The exhibition commences at o'clock.
Admittance IS cents. :. Children half price.
". If the weather should prove unfavora-
BILE, the exhibition will be postponed to nsxt
fair evening
September Is 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
liz 1-2 Cents Single!

6y "a numerous family, and whose conn A.
ny was courted by his friends, must have
experienced, even at these hours, ya,L
e'y OF interruptions. No public library
provided him with materials. Ths rare
books which he had occasion 10 coo,uls
he was obliged To- procure in London at a
considerable expense. But in the m,dsr
oi all these difficulties the work grew un.
der his hands. In order that il might be
printed under his own inspe aion, he es.
iabiished an excellent press in the town os
liverpool, and submitted To the DISCUS.
ng toll OF correcting the proofs. I he
s'o'y of Lorenzo de Medicis was az
agIh published early in the year 1895.
soon alter the publication of his histo-
~ Mr.. X. telirquished The Profession OF an
'nrney, AID e0tered himself at Gray,s
with view of acting as barrstets.
ne tork 2dva age OF the leisure which
tae qu.shments of business afforded
m TO cutter upon the study of III. Creek
iangnage; IN which according to the re.
81 f his ia innate friends, h. has n,adr
inside ab!s ncngress.
He p"bl have with concordart voice,
caisd upon Nj. r, for the HE OF Leo
< {; aud lord Holland and io,d BrIs,oI
ave with gcea' liberal,ty offeis ID their
iSs's ance in prpcGring from Itaiy and O.
her parts ct The continent, Whatever do.
Garments he might think ii necessary to
consul, in the execution of so grand a
design. Tn lovers of polite li.era,ure
"lll be glad TO hear that Nc. r. has &C
eally begun this expected work bur
such is the troubled state of Europe, thar
he is debarred, at presen;, fr m the
use OF materials which nigh, be cole 6ted
alb DAD.
In the course of his conduct, MIR. r.
has uniformly maintaine d character OF
simplicity, sincerity. AID beneyolsuce.
He act uprigh'ly without effort. Ill.fa.
ted genus cannot plead his history as a
precedent for irreguiarily of life nor viii
his example saa Glion the herd of men OF
abilities, who deem their talents Il. encs
to live 10 idIeness, and prey upon the
pubic. Has resources are in his own ex.
ernons. tie is, in every sense of tho
word, an independent man. Long NAV
ne ENJOY the blessings which are the
NEED of virtue.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
.WAsHiNGToN-cITY, July 50.



UNITE.
The Editor of the Monitor pledges him
self Tor the truth OF the facts contained in
me following extract; and he does so upon
the authority of the writer and of the per-
son to whom the letter was written. They
are Doth gentlemen of responsibility and
unexceptionable veracity.
Extract Of letter from gentleman in
Maryland to his friend lin Washington.
You ask me how the republican cause,
stands in this quarter! / answer never
better than at the present moment, not
w'thstanding the uneXamPled efforts of the
rederalists TO get into power am told
that they are forming small committees OF
vigilance in every neigh6orhood through.
out this state; that those cos,mittees ara
to make regular reports TO a committee OF
correspondence to be Composed Of
persons III each County. ~ this arrange
ment, chain of intelligence is to be extern
ded from north to south of the union, so as
to enable them to ascertain their actual
strength with the utmost nicely. lit should
appear that they have tolerable chance
lof success, they are to come our in full cry-
IN favor OF King and Pnckney, though I am
not certain as to the order i'm which their
cana dates are to Stand indeed am IN
'clned 20 believe that that point is yet to
'"t ~ t'CJ ilbd THAT nclIDer can
succeed, then their attention is to be turn
ed to Clinton and Monroe they will not
nIggle ahou. either, though Monroe is their
decided favorte. They say that he is near
~ every thing that they could wish.
There IS, however, an idea that the nor
nero states want the next president and
should Mr. Clinton's friends induce them to
believe that whatever they Che federalistsI
tall short, he can make up, Mr.. MonroS
VIII be dropped.-The Embargo is to be
played off with all the force that art can
suggest It is 20 be assigned as the cause
o. every calamity that has happened since
It's passage. The republicans Of this state
were never more united. Randulph's in
fluence is so completely DESTROYED that II
has scarcely eft awreck behind. Several
OF the most dispassiohate Federalists are
about to be denounced for having approved
OF the Embargo
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05


XNHEREAS M. James Fisher, by dsej
w executed on the fret day 81 July. 1903, aud
recorded ~ the county cOurr q Henrico, has
assigned to the subscriber trpstes for certain
OF his creditors herein narled the whole OF his
estate Of every description, (exeept Ms houssnoid
furniture, and some few deb.s transferred BY
HIM as trus,ee, subsequent 10 he eNeeu ION
said trust, as will more fully appeal by Tsie
renee TO the scht dulc annexcdto ais dc, d Com
sisliug Of some lots ia the city Of kehmonG TO
geiher with all MS bonds NOES and socosnts -
THIS is therefore a. give notice 10 Ihe d.bt1rb
the SAID James Fishcr, thar all dgmeH Cb-
sained where the money has not bsen p4id, all
suits now depending in the courts e this COM
nonweath, or elsewhere, ali NOME in The hands
ct auornies, sheiifs or others, Which maj
have 6fen collected by virtue OF any suit debt or
demand Of 1he said James Fisher; ha he IS the
only person authorised TO receiVf such teb,s aud
demAuds and giant such acqurtances and make
s1eh compromises az he mag deem niost advisa-
bic tor the interest OF said creditors
hope 10 therefore cherished, that every ef
fort on the part of said debtors W be ma 2.
in order 20 a settlement Of their balances, and
every Indulgence will be given b. him 20 tn e
who ntniiest auch disposition.
And whereas V IS stipulated by The con rae
ting parties 70 saia deed, shat eci tain cfcdioTs
Of said James Fisher, who ON ab,ence oe other
N"'''~Sf eNH'u nov s'bHlly ticH WISH Vt OteoWli'B
parties thereon nov, be il understood that It
they do Thin sixty days from the said FIST
day Of July 1903, sign The said deed, ,ha IN hat
ease. they are 40 be considered entitled so hei
liable proportion of suc money as shall be
coleael from he sale Of properly and lcciio,
OF debts--o,he.wifa # the, do not, wi hin the
time specified, make Known their de'e riipation
BY subsc ibiog to he terms sgft ed upon m VII
said rust thdf he the said trustee shall pay ..
YER such sums a. they would have b, snt led
TO # they rad seoeeded ~ the said James Fisher.
EdW'd. W. Trent
28lh Iul, 1903. ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05

will beam even through "the thickest
clouds of humility, poverty, and oppres
SION" We are in possession of many Of
hispoetic illusions which evidently spring
from tn soul Of benevolence, philanthro-
Ply and enthusiastic love Of liberty. We
published his inspiring poem,
= From the : ne covered hills AID gay val
ieys France"
In the Arsu' Of the 18Th ultimo. We SHALL
continue pub 'sh h ~, ste t
fail to "thaw She codes, bosonur arm
the dG,les mind"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
-Four Dollars Per Aan1an--Paid in AdUauce.l

~ The price Of this paper to sub
scri6ersis fur dollars per annum, to be
raid in afUance.
ADVERTISEMENTS, not exceeding a
Squarein leqgth GO lines are insert
Ell, the first time for seventy.fV cents ),
three 5ueeks (sis times J far three dol
lars and fer every subsequent iaserti-
on, thirty three cents. Long ones IN
the same proportion. In fq0or ofth2se,
ho1veuer, zuh0 adoertise By The yearCei-
tker once or t,vice a zoeeek J a deduction
from the a6oOebrice Of tvoenty per cent.
IS made.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
buckingham County, 3Wnt

Pe;er Gucr,ant. il. Plaintiff
Against -,
James kea William Guerrant and lohr 49,.
Hobson, jr Defendants -
y it appearing 20 ,iie s>'isfaetiou 1t 'ht
eUurt, hat the defendant Jam, Rsa IS not an ~,
habsant Of this STATE his ordered and dec, eet he
unless he shall appeal here on or o foe 'epteo
Der court next aud answer the plaintiff bill the
eour will the pr ceed take the sar 9 tor cop
iecsed as him. and decree The mater heTeo
accosdlnslS Ss tina . copy OF this order be To- h
with published IN sosae public newspa2er of ,hC
city of Richn nd for a. months su-oeSsivel
ava another copy be posted up 81 the !. ont doO'
OF the couy, house oS thiscoany.
Il Copy-TeSte,
II. TlIridoe. If. D. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05

The following geographic sketch Of the &C.
LIBERATED Roscoe, will no doubt BE- extreme
ly interesting to our readers, not so much
in consequence of the literary elevation
he has reached as from the recollection
that the fervor OF his eloquence has been
united with the energy Of argument TO
mark out thetreacherous and perGdIous
course which has been pursued by the
British Ministry.
In order to diminish the excellence Of his
late pamphlet, the federahsts have spo
ken of him IN he mos coute mp,uous style
and have nos uuirequently S. that h.
was induced to the support Of that doc
trine by.sord d pecun,Ary CONSIDERATIONS
The lovely traits Of his amiable mans life
must excite the wArmest glow Of aimira-
ton every ceiling heart. The Bi graz
ply before Us IS particularly cheering to
these who are blessed with genius, but
unblessed with fortune it proves that this
cray divine" cannot b. checked or con.
trcuIcd b. the hand OF man, and that it
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
Thirty Dollars Reward

y UNAWAY hom the subscriber On che "a
~ inst, Negro Man by the name Of HARRY.
about 20 or 81 years Of age, Eve feet eos in
ches high, his completion raihss yclsv, has y
mole IN each ear in which no generally wears
straw s'so tesr 90 the lower part Of his breasu
oCoasioned by knife in an ARRAY with saotase
negro, he wears hiss hare plated in several loek~
about MS face he Is shrewd, sEtful fellow, soI
Will perhaps endeavor to pass az q freeman BIZ
The name Of Harry Hall. have reason 10 ~
ieve he viii Turk about YetenbarE Nihmoad oe
Cty Point, where ne was raised, az h,s sarepts
ase living near here. The abova reward viii
be given to and pe son who will secure hirp Ia a.
ny jail 30 that ge, him. or deliver hrs 70 me ia
Casweh county n. 9 aSar thsc Red Hoaas.
John Lea.
Soh JnlI, 1sos. ~.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
William F. Carter.
Robert Franklin.
At a Court of Hustlngs
Warm'uster, July 6 1893.

AT a Court Of Hastings
for he CITY of William .barg, held ire 2Sor "a.
5s June, 1903.
Rober, -. eenhow, PIT n
AGAINST 5u'
Thomas Reeves & lanes Dsv's, Defs. 1o.y
THE Drfeudan, Thona3 Reeve no, ha, ng
entered his appearance and gwen -ecori'Y
aceol ding to the az of a. emily AMI he ,uiss -
this court, and IL appearing to th- cour' tina he
ros an inhabiiant of tAisc uonY IN -e motion Of
the plaintiff py his counsel, Iris ordered, 'has re
said defendant do appear here IN cr betcre ,h
fourth VI ,nday in Or be mex. and GrsN or Ia
plaintiffs biR aud Ina ! coay If tnis tSner t.
inserted in one Of lac newspapers printed IN enc
siy 81 Richmond for Two months su cessively
and poste a, the Gront door OF he court hous-
CT this city & IT 8 fu'her ordered, tina the de
fendant James Davis, do not ,sy 20 The aid
Thomas Reeves, MS Agen, or atorney, any nc
me- or o.her property IN nia hand belonging o.
the said Thomas, mil the further order Of th
court.
a copy,-Tese.
William Russell. T.. G.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-05
NOTICE.

Il. Eldridge, il. D. c
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-04
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
REWARD.
RIA .6T..4Y on tie evexing s The III iasf.
a. Bright .Alulxtfo dlaa named
II %

Who calls himself ROBERT THOMAS;
About S feet 10 inches high, "a or IS years
oil age, has large black eye brows, large iuii
eyes, not very dark and IS stout well made
handsome fellow His hair is thick, but not
quite straight, and he wears itniccly trimmed,
combed and ridged on the top. His beard ap-
pears very black if suffered to grow for day
or two, but he usually shayes it very closely.
He has recently received an injury on the tore
finger Of the left hand, and has it bound up,
and may probably lose the first joint OF 1t. lie
speaks deliberately, and is more corr eel IN
conversation than persons Of his color usually
are. He walks slowly, isavcry good waiter,
s delights particularly in attending to horses.
him one dark greea broadcloth coat and pam
tssoons witt, yellow buttons, one cloth coat and
panssioons nearly of the same color, but the.
cloth of inferior quality, with white metal
buttons, one blue cloth coat much worn, one
Old brown surtout coat with covered buttons,
good hat, and a pair of black top boots. The
rest Of his apparel am not able partis ul:'lly
to describe. He is fond Of wearing boots, and
PAYS great attention to his dress.
AS he Can read and write very well, he may
probably produce forged authority tor him
to pass, or procure the certificate Of some ono
OF the negroes, who, few years ago. petition
ed by the name Of Thomas and obtained their
! freedom in Maryland. If taken out OF the
state of MARYLAND and district Of Columbia,
and secured in any Jail, SO that get him
again, the above reward will be given, or six
| ~ dollars if taken and secured within the said
sta, sc or district all reasonable expences will
also be paid if he should be delivered to me
in the city of WasniT gton, OF TO DR.. Richard
Duckett, inPrince Gerge's county, MARYLAND.
He is well acquainted in annapolis, Baltimore,
Geo. Town, and the city Of Washington.
Allen B. Duckctt.
Washington City, May ls--l4. diff
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-04
PUBLIC SALE.

PURSUANT to deed ct trust bearing date
The 7th day Of February, 1897, and aaiy re-
corded, from Samuel Csaig, late Of tie tosUa
at .Asra7.dsia, deceased, 10 the Subscribers,
for. the hur7lose Of satisfying Certain debts
due from, the said Craig TO The banks st II
lerausria and Washington, piA be sold on
the PREMISES to tbs highest bidder, at hu6Ic
nuct,on, at IL o'clock, en- TIC SON day Of
June nert
That handGome three tory Brick
dwelling Houfe and Lot,
In fee simple, situated in the town Of Alex
andria, west Of Pitt street, on the north sido
Of King-street, and fronting thereon % feet,
inches, and running back fls feet, in depth,
.ALsO,
A neat, well finished, two sto-
try Brick dwelling house and lot, in fee SIM
pie, west OF Water-street, On the south side OF
Dukc-street, and binding thereon 81 feet, =
inches, and running back 9 feet 8 incass to .
ten feet alley.
The conditions Of sale are one Fifth. the a.
mount in cash, at the execution of the deed
and the remainder in equal payments at s,l2,
ls. and "a months, on approved, indorsed
notes negotiable in the bank of Alexandria, SO
cured also by lien on the premises.
John G. Vowel,
Willian Laid,
May ~ :
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-04
To the Public.

ALL PERSONS having claims agains
Asss-atc of the late JuDeK JONES, are re-
suested to make them known to me, that they
nay be adjusted, and satisfactory arrangs-
nsnts made for their discharge. those Who
are indebted to said estate are requested TO
max. immediate payment Of the sums whica
hey owe
The Household Furniture and Books Of the
deceased, will be sold. at his late residence III
this county, on FRIDAY, the 10th OF June
aest Eight months credit will be ahowed to
tie purchasers for all sums exceeding i've
/ dollars, on their giving bond with approved
lsecuri'y, to bear interest from the dase It not
Epuactually paid; and any Just claim VIII DC
lfsceiyed in discount.
All communicationsato me on this suolec1'
~ be addressed to ieAmoad or to lSh.a-
SL.dcEY, Esquire, of this county.
James Monroe,
Executor Of Jesejah Jones, sen. deceased.
loudeun County, May lois. dtlothyc
JUST r ECEIVED
FOR SALE 1v
r. GRAY,
Ksparelles' Letters from England
Titles and Mesrs's Poems
Laey's Cabinet
Salmagundi, 3 vols Bound
Military and Political Hints
saad TIE .fsHawing New Fsags;
adrian and Orilla
Town md Country
The Trust
lie Would if He Cend
Lines Telltals.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-04


BRYAN HAMPSON
HAS FOR SALE.
10 pipes old port
do. Madeira -
4 so quarter casks Lisbon
IL do. particular Tenerlffe %
Is do. Malaga
Is pipes old cognao brandy
5 do. 18th proof Holland Gin
hhds. Sd proof Antigua rum
do. first, Equality molassox
g do. green copperas
ds alum
80 do. brown sugar
90 bags pi''lento
Is do. pepper
10 chests young Tyson
z 10 do hyson skin e
S do. imperial y
100 bags green coffee
$50 kegs madden
so do. ground ginger
so do rusins
1900 lbs. bacon. well cured
kegs salt pctre
quantity OF fine and ground alum salt.
Al all times he has the first quality flour for
milyusc on hans,-with number of other
articIes--all oi wllieh he will sell low On his
furmer terms