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The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17
IRON BRIDGES.

A gentleman who wishes the princi-
Piles of iron bridges to be more general
ly known, and their cheapness, strength
and durability to be considered, has re-
quested the republication of the follow
ing article, from the Washington Fede-
ralist of the 18th ult.
We are happy to announce, that a
Bridge is again completed across the
Potomac, near the little Falls, three or
four miles from the City and George
town. This bridge brings several miles
nearer to Georgetown and to the Capt.
tol of the United States, the finest part
OF Virginia; and is important, not only
to the convenience of well cultivated,
populous country, but to the commerce.
al growth of the seat of government.
This is the the third bridge that has
been erected at the same place within
the last ~ or II years the first was
built by MIR. Palmer entirely of wood,
and fell, in about seven years, from ma
tural decay the next was made by Mr..
Burr, the architect of the celebrated
Trenton bridge, and on the same prin-
ciples, also of wood, and remained
scarcely six months. The cost of the
first, including very strong abutments,
OF stone and iron, raised on each side
of the river 81 feet higher than its bed,
to place the bridge out of danger from
floods, was little less than $4,000 dol
lars. But the abutments, which form
ed at least moiety of the cxpence, re-
main unimpaired, and promise to do so
tor ages.
The bridge just finished is construct
ed on the principles of that built a few
years ago by judge Findley, near Uni
on Town, in Pennsylvania, over Jacobs
Creek. 1t is supported solely by iron
chains, extended across the river, thrown
over piers erected on the abutments, a.
bout twenty feet high. The ends are
well secured In the ground, and the
chains passing over the river from pier
to pier, describe curve line, touching
In the centre the level of the floor,
which is just as high as the abutments.
The lower tier of ioists are hung to the
chains, by iron pendents or stirrups of
different lengths, SO as to form level of
the whole 10 or % inches hollow, ~ q, 49,,
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17

great way 10 md precedentS In their ia
YOUR. l believe they have mentioned
all the nations in Europe, except Erybt,
-Afr1ca and Guinea. Now in Egypt, if
my antique, my antiquity is right-for 1
only speak from old history-it was 60
verned by king. l only mentioned the
other two powers, because they were
not mentioned before, and thought
shat all the powers of Europe ought to
be mentioned. We have been told of
France and England !: but wonder how
gentlemen can compare these places with
our government, which is the only free
republic on the face of the yerth. Sir,
there is no alagy between them coun
tries and ours and only wonder how
gentlemen will mention them.
God send that there may be maio-
rity OF the people for this resolution.
am sure there is great majority for it.,
and don't care who it hurts most-ifthe
iabourlng part, let it be sol don't care
who 1t hurts most. l wish the people
to see how we vote on this here ques-
ton. 1 shall give my vote for bringing
these Judges in the power of the people.
"Sii' always 10 SOVern-O6CauSe
think II majority of the people is for
turning out the judges, they ought to
have the power.
d, The resolution upon which the fore
gong speech was delivered, was
rejected by the House of Representa-
tlves OF Pennsylvania early in the ses-
tslon, when all the members were pre-
sent. On the 10th February, the reso-
luton was passed in Senate, and sent to
Ithe other house. Several members op-
posed to altering the judicial tenure, be-
ing at that time absent from Lancaster.
the friends of the resolution had ma
jorlty present in the House. On the 18th
February, the friends of the resolution
determined that it should be acted ON
Immediately. The usual course, when
a subject is introduced, is to make it the
order for some future day. After some
discussion, the friends OF the resolution
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17
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before Congress, and referred for con-
sideration.]
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

D UN-AWAY from the subscriber living in Es-
IL sex county OH the 18th day of February, a
very likely Negro Man by the name OF MN
K0CK; he is about Eve feet ten eleven inches
high, clear limbed, black and slick, about 81 or
2S years of age; he has no particular mark that
/ remember to describe him By, he is very sem
sible, shrewd, cunning fellow, and no doubt will
tell very plausible story. AS to his dress he has
such variety of cloaths that it is impossible for
me to describe them; but when he left home he
had on q round jacket and overalls, home made
cloth, kersey wove, cotton warp and filed in with
wool, and IN old brown great coat pretty much
worn. Anyperson that will bring him 10 me, T
taken ont of the county, shall receive re ward of
ten dollars, if taken in the county, five, and if
securedin any jail so that get him, shall receive
five dollars besides what the law allows from the
subscriber w. GATEWOOD
March T. (law3t}
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
TN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COUNTY Court p

IN CHANCERY,--Agi4dIese@ County Court, De
a ceDpber, 1907.
Mary Calls, Elizabeth Minor, Ann Tomkins,
John Mclaughlin and Mary oyerton his wife,
Peter Cosby, George Tillcr and Mary his wife,
DlP!ainants-Against John Cosby, David Cos
by, VIM Harvey and july his wife - And
ives and Polly his wife, and - Meriweather
and BarbaFy Minor his wife, Detenduafs.
happening to the satisfaction Of the court that
the defendants are not inhabitants of this Com
monwealth, not having entered their appearance
and given security according 70 the act of AS.
sembly and the rules of this court On motion of
the compliments by their counsel, II is or,ieyed,
That the defendants DO appear here at March court
next and answer the compliments bill, that copy
81 this order be forthwith Inserted in the Enuiii-
Fer tor two moaths successfully and another post
Cd at the front door Of the court house of this
e0%pty Copy TIL MUSE, c. NJ. c.
Jana - llsw6w1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

II ALLERIAN ACADEMIC. l.. Hail.
L LER is induced on account of his extensive
concerns, but more particularly account of his
impaired health, retire from his present seden-
tary employment; in consequence of which cir
cumstance, he has given up to Mr. l.. H. Gil
rardin all the school.concerns of this institution
reserviI,g to himselfthe management of the Gco-
nomical department as far as those pupils of both
sexes, who are to board and stay in the buildings
ofthe said institution, may require.
The merits of Mr. Girardin and of Mr.. DOYLE,
(who will continue to devote his abilities to the
instruction of youth at the Academy induce a
hope that DR.. Hallers favorite establishment will
enjoy under their auspices, the iatterng share of
public patronage, with which it has SO long been
honored. March 4, 1908 (tf)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
mo. 9G.

tons, as acknowledged in ell modern times
ana an countries, i'll order that the Amer
cans may carry on a commerce with the : r.
tinent OF Europe' Or is France 70 REVOKE ,h;;
| unjust & tyranncai condition which NO Law ca.
authority can sanction,
ihere can be no heSitati Cn-; The grievance
is caused by France; and itthe neu.rals. witt,
! America at their head, love their continental
gland "'' LII
Cnoer the old law they were safe-the
se'ren was not punishment, exCent In the
case OF contraband, when it was meant 70 br
punishment but under the new code OF
france they are placed in the following di
iemma-thev must eithey submit to or res;s,
the sEARcH-if they submit, they are des-
troyed by the operation of the new law ;f
they resist, they are captured as the lust
PRIZE OF war for violating that duty to which
the law and practice of nations has bound
them-S has attached, as the necessary con-
sequence OF refusal, a penalty commensurate
win the injury which penstv III INST consist;p
confscation by that party, having the right to
make the search.
The motive OF the French ruler, in this
proclamation, must either be to force Aue
Iica INTO war with England, OF to INFER
dict foreign commerce altogether with ~.
continent WV
1t is pretty plain that his inclination &c 70
effect both points but he is chiefly bent nm
on the latter-and this he can certainly do d..
for though commerce does not grow up under
the sword, and manufacturers and traders
are not very plentiful in a country where
soldiers are landlords, and pllage is rent
where the incessant demand for war has
cleared every work-house and everv shor 80,
those industrious Youths, who werc trai,,j,,;-
up to the different branches of manufactures
ana commercial ,ioSt,
the rising promise of industry, wbi,sr fh.,ri.s
branches were unavoidably decayinp & fail
ing ott-though in country in this rnhappv
state, internal trade is not very speedily revj-
we'd, vet foreign commerce may very easily.
be interdicted.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

WILLIAM TEMPLE, has received by the
w ship Herschel from Liverpool, and Calpe
from London, an extensive supply of MER-
CH4NDIZE, suitable to the present and ap.
preaching season, which he will sell low
Oct. 10. rG1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
EUROPE.
BOSTON, FEBRUARY %.
LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.

BY the arrival at the Vineyard, of the brig
Perseverance, Capt. Atkins, we have recei-
we'd file OF Lisbon papers to the 18th Dec.
Excepting sundiy DEGREES of Junot, the Ge-
neral in chief of the French Army, station
ed there, they contain no news of any inter
est whatever
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
LISBON. Dec 4

LISBON, DEC. a.
A proclamation was this day made by the
French General in Chief, in which the OBJ
Ject of his visit is promulgated. Our previ-
Gus accounts from Paris told us what that
was.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

UJT PUBLISHED ny THOMAS RIrcHIE opPo-
SITE THE PosT-oFFIcE, AT FIVE DOLLARS
PER ANNuM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

ITO BE SOLD to the highest bidder, at the
Il late residence of John Booker, decd in the
county of Amelia, the 4th of April next, or. :,
credit Of twelve months, all the perishabl pRo.
PERTY belonging to the estate of the .,;d Iohp
Booker, decd and sundry Negro 81 .vrs beionr.
ing TO the said estate may be Necessary for the
payment of the debts due fire. N said estate Bond
;.nd approves security Will be required of the
purchasers to carry n.terest from the date if not
punctually paid
All persons having claims against the said es-
t"te, WIN .nibit them properly authenticated on
or before ne day of sale to
ELIZABETH BOOKER, Exeeutyis
vi" .rch 4, 1908 (1aw3tr)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
DeCcminer G

The use of arms, excepting military, is
this day prohibited, under severe penalties.
1t is also decreed this day, that English bro
perry, of every kind shall be confscated ::
that all merchants, Portuguese, French. &c
shall, within three days, make declaration
OF such OF these articles. as they have in
their possession. under the penalty of paying
ten times the amount that may be found on
Them and suffer besides corporal punish
nent
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
.ep4w)

u Y virtue of deed of trust executed to us by
~ Richard Lyon OF the county of Amelia, to
secure the payment of debt therein mentioned,
to Donald Mckenzie, will be offered for sale to
the highest bidder for cash, on the 5th day of A
pril next, tract of L AND lying in the said coun-
~, containing by estimation 400 acres, or so much
thereof as will fulfil the purposes of the deed of
trust. The sale will take place on the said land
near Ligontown, The said deed is admitted to
record in Amelia county court and contains a
more particular description of the Land.
NAT HARRISON, }
JoSHUA CHlFFIN, Trustees
John LANE.
Naych4 (1az,25r
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
aTTONIO Adm.

-, December 25
III" NAl"-t g." Emperor. lcH. yesterday
Sto "cloct ga Gle norning, the Capitai NJ
-! (! t,1Iiy' '"Ft'ur ~ JI1t fins vast empire -
NC oisc0' Sc Which his majesty pronounced
'|etSi- ,ncc,ingOt t.,e 10 clcc.ora! So
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

EMQV AL.-DopGE & CoBB have remov-
AZ ed to Col. Mayo's Buildings, four doors be-
low their former store.
They have just received an elegant assortment
of GOODS which they viii sell extremely low.
March (eptfl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
THE COMMISSIONERS appointed under

THE COMMISSIONERS appointed under
i the act of the Congress. ofthe United States,
&c Authorising the Erection of BRIDGE ovor
the River PoroMAc, within the District of Co.
lunbia," to receive subscriptions for erecting the
same, hereby give notice that the Books of Sub
scrption. will be opened at Stele's Hotel in the
City of Washington. on the lst Monday in April
next, between the hours of - at noon, and p NJ
Robert Brent, Jonah Thompson,
Daniel Carroll, Jonathan .SSuiff,
Of Dudaias.sn. Thomas Vosseil,
Thomas Munroe, Cu.hbert Powell,
.Tantss D. Barry, EGsha Carney,
Frederick May Charles iiesanGey.
.Sdnauel X. Smith,
The act of Congress authorises the subscription
of 7tpo Thousand Shayes, and requires the pay
ment of ten deiars on each share ut the time of
subscription. The residue to be paid in install
ments of ten dollars at such times as the colnpa-
nv shall fix.
Form Of PoSucr required from, those Suho MAKE use
Of an agent.
empower --- to subscribe for me,
in my name, for shares of Potomac Bridge
stock, under the "Act authorisng the erection
of bridge over the river Potomac, within the
District of Columbia"
March 4. (ep4w)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

ME subscriber has accommodations for six
OF eight Boa4dcrs by the year. on moderate
terms ALEZR (lUARRIER.
tN'' 40 (cYtl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08

HERRINGS, ssc.-100 barrels Herrings, so
4 4 boxes Chocolate, y pipes French Brandy,
pipes Gin, 1000 W.T.. Seine Irvine, wrapping
'Twine, 80 kegs Fl Gun Powder, Patent Shot,
40 barrels liver curriers' OIL 10 reams sheath
ing Paper, SO doz. Spades and Shovels, 8 tons
sheet Iron, 1000 VT sheet Copper & Copper Bot
toms, tons German Steel, 20 tons Grind Stones,
500 Wedding Hoes, 10000 horse shoe Nails,
Screws and Balls for raising mill stones, Paints,
Oil, Putty, and Window Glass, with a large as.
sortment of Hardware and Ironmongery, for sale
by Dream & TOILET,
1t the sign If the Agvif, Nam Street,
KieAgloHd.
March H. (1aw41v(
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-08
December IL

1t is this day ordered, that French and
Spanish money shall be currently received.
1t is also decreed, that no advance in price,
shall be made in the price of necessary ar
tcles OF consumption-under very severe
fines
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04

In this case, which involved question of uSu-
ry, the Chancellor decided that where a man
comes into court of Equity, 10 be relieved fro IN
deed of trust, founded upon ~ ,lsur.o,ls trans
action, and the usury is proceed BY te testimony Of
Soiesses, he shall be relieved not ely iron, the
interest, but from tife debt. In such a case, the
decision Ola court Equity, the Chancellor said !
Will be precisely the same with the decision
OF Court Of Law. In Both courts the contract
as we'll as the security is considered as void
Eut if the borrower is unable to prove the u
sury, eseept By tie DEFENDANTS ahSzper, then the
act of assembly, which SPEAKS of suits in chan
Gerry, for the purpose or discovering usury, APP
Plies, and the borrower WI be Obliged to return
the principal money orrow,d...StUit Of '76.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04
NAVAL NOTE.

BY Stceie's list for July, we find, that hc-
sides the fleet off Spain, Portugal and Gil
hraltar. (amounting to 81 sail OF the lire &C.
the British then had in the Mediterranean,
nineteen SAIL of the line, two fifties, q fri
gates, and 81 sloops of war-making a total
of 6e vessels. The flag officers were, Vice
Admiral Thornborough, in the Royal Sove-
reign, ct ITO guns; Rear Admirt4: Martin, in
the Campus, OF Oguns and Rcar-Admirai
Strachan, in the Cesar of so guns
Boston CeutiueL
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04
EUROPE.
Continuation Of nezys by tate srripels.
TRANSLATED
From ShRnish 1iak,er receipea from ca


FROM a Shsnish 1aher received from ca
diz.
BY advices received by the supreme ;unta
OF government, from the head quarters at
Andujar, we are informed that in pursuance
OF the capitulGtion with the army of Dupont,
and divisions of Bedel and Dufur, on that
morning they had put in force the treaty,
which was before made, putting our army
under arms in two files, & marching that of
Dupont through the middle with the honors
OF war, and two cannons, and that they de-
livered up, at the distance of 400o ward.
from our array, their arms artillery and
baggage, delivering themselves up as prison
ers OF war; and that the divisions of Bedel
and Dutur, which are moi comprised in the
caPitulation, laid down their arms in the
camp, and marched immediately 70 their des-
tined ports, which are, Malaga, Rota, and
Santa Maria, to be transported in Spanish
car, els, delivering their arms on board IL
so. informing the junta of other particulars
OF capitulation, which will be given to the pub
lie as soon as they can be officially communi-
Gated & by the same opportunity they are in
formed, that a letter has been Intercepted
rom Murat to Gen. Duponi, which ordered
bins immediately to withdraw all his forces to
Madrid, in order to Strengthen the army
there, andto enable them to oppose the ar
,iiy OF Gallicia, which approached the Cant
tai by forced marches; bat our army with
their usual good fortune, have by their un-
paral!eled bravery, Captured this numerous
army of Dupont, Bedel and Dufur, which
were Fastening to srucour the enemy; last
ly, the supreme junta have been informed
that the said General Francis Dufur died of
Ills wounds received in the late actions be-
tween Baylen and Andujar, which they now
make known to the public.
MARIDUS BARRCSO, Sec'ry.
COrdoya July o.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04
Translated rom he Hapanna Gazette.

HAVANA, August 81.
We have been favored with the following
copy of letter Of the eth inst. from an ho-
iorable parsonage in Campeachy, to person
81 quality in this city:
=" Last evening entered here, three of our
vessels from Vera Cruz, in days. 1t is GER
tain that our king Ferdinand, was proclaim
ed and sworn to in Vera Cruz, and the Su-
Preme junta Of Seville acknowledged with
universal joy and reclamation. The same
has taken place in the city of Mexico. When
this intelligence shall arrive in Spain, it will
greatly re-animate the spirit and hopes of
our friends there; added to the immense
treasures which they expect from America.
In fact it surprising, the money which is e.
very day deposited in the royal c,ests to be
seat to Spain. To his lordship, Napoleon,
this will not afford much qualification when
he comes to hear it
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04
PHtLDSLpEIA, Sept. 90.
INTERESTING.


BY the Mail of this morning, we have re-
ccivcd from orr correspondent az New-Or-
leans, letters and papers to the 3Cth Of Au-
gust. They contain interesting accounts from
Vera-Cruz, the length of which prevents
our inserting more than brief summary in
our paper o; to-day.
The Danish schr. Henry, arrived at New
Orleans the 30th August, from Vera Cruz :;
which place She left the l2th~-bY her, in
formation is received that on the Goth q yes
sci arrived at that port with dispatches and
officers from Bonaparte, dated at Bayonne,
announcing the ajdication of the Spanish
monarchy in his favor.
This intelligence occasionsd the greatest
CONSERVATION at Vera-Cruz. The officers,
civil and military, OK the Spanish govern
1nent, INSTANTLY resolved not to submit to the
authority Of Bonaparte. a meeting vas i'm
mediateiy held, aid Unanimous resolution
entered into, to acknowledge no other mas
ter than Ferdinand the VII and to resist to
death, the usrrpation Of his government
The same movements took place at Cam
peachy, on receiving the intelligence
Mr.. Cevallos, the port admiral of Vera
Cruz, was forced to abandon his post, and
arrived at New-Orleans in the Henry. The
Ercnci, commissioners were confined in the
caslit",..I 'hiladeirHia G1zttc.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-04
OPoRTo. judy q

The Portuguese newspapers which en-
close. will put you in posse sion oe the re
Voiution IN this place: we see nothing here
out so'Giers all animated with the snCle epi-
TIT, ana determined either to conquer or dc
hey are enragcd against Frehchmen as
they are fond OF the .3Dglish.-We hear mo-
thing as we pass through the streets, but.
g. Viva tnglantl--Viva every Enelishman.-
They are our friends. and we wish thcy wculd
send as officers and arms."-We are treated
Ike kings, and every Portuguese is ready
10 do every thing to shew his gratitude
here are at anchor outside the bar, the An
teiope, Harcissus, Peacoc., Eclipse & Plo-
yer The latter has dispatches from Sir.
4 Cotton, as well as from the Bishop AT this
place, VINO IS general in Chief, as well as
President Of the Council.
Ut was said yesterday that Junot had been
taken prisoner OIL board the Russian feet.
we must not let him slp---he has been gull
~ OF such excuses that we must make him
smart for them.
In imitation of yonr grand Patriotic Fund,
we have one open here, as you viii see by
the ncws-paperS--every one subscri5cs what
he can.
he Council have passed an act for En-
giisll Coin TO pass here for is full value 20s
Cd. Every Kind Of encouragement is Given
to the English, and the gratitude Of the Por-
| tuguese to you, 1t is impossible to describe.
,,., LISBON, July 10.
The intelligence from this capital impress
ses our hearts with the profoundest me.ar-
choly, and the most direiul images ofdcsth.
Lagarde, that worthy associate of Robes-
pierre, mas let loose the most revolving frrv.
and the most ferocicus barbarity against the
inoi!ensive irhab q is Of this city. Victims
without number a.e daily inundated to in
terest. or to brutality the ! exhaustibic &c
MUS OF crime invcnts torment ,inultipl'es tic
modes OF death, sleeps IN blood the veil Of
justice, and eXai's assassination INFO yirfue
having destroyed the asylum which the do
mestic walls all now had offered to tie ,,,of-
tending citizens.
COEuNNA, july H.
From person arrived here from Madrid
which he left mt noon on the 3OuI Of June we
learn, thatno more than 8 900 French irsopa
remained quartered there, cxclusiycIv of
$500 sick IN the hospitals, who. for the great
CT part, were brought there woundcd. -3That
on the day pre- ious TO his departure Nbe 39th
Junc) between and g O'Clock in inc even
'nS. mnrar had taken his departure from
nat co9rt, -cor'ed by 4C0 men selected iron,
ne imperial Guard and the sole horses :
that he was proceeding, lyingfca two mat
tresses, iii his carriage. ans 4e,y in6rn,
Wh!oh gives coiSor 70 the iy9 IT of MS death.