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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
TRANSLATED FOR THE MERCANTILE


in letter of the 9th inst. the Secretary
Of the Public Granary and Government of the
Royal Council wrote to his Excellency the
Corregidor Of this city as follows:
Most EEceHent Sir,
Under date of the 5th inst. his ma
jesty sent to the Council the following Royal
decree:
The voice Of nature arrests the arm of
vengeance-and where son repents an in
adrertent act, we canot refuse TO act AS an af-
fectionate father. Ny son has already decla-
red the authors Of the horrible plan which
they had caused him to enter upon, to be
wretches all which he has done in a pro-
per manner, altogether consistent with that
frmality which the law requires in similar
cases. His repentance and fear have dicta-
ted the representations which he has made to
me and which follow" Royal SIRE, have
erred. have sinncd against your Majesty
as King, and as father. But ] repent,
and offer to your majesty the most implicit
obcdiencs. ought to have done nothing
without the knowledge of your Majesty (;
- was blinded. / have, however, disco
Lrod the culprits, and bcseech your ma
.sty TO forgive me, and permit me to APP
yRroach your royal presence asyour acknow-
'Isdged Son.
FERNANDO.
So n, A sgez Moo' }
" Ro1oi Mother,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
Department of State,
oSy cS,, 1919

Esd .Ja 1903.
MERCHANTS and other wishing to forward
letters to Europe informed that vessel under
the orders ofthc government, will sail from New
York on the 10th day of February, or as soon
thereafter us possible, which win deliver at I.'O
rient and Falmouth all such letters as NAV be
respectively consigned to those ports, or to other
places through the same
The postage on the letters must be paid to
New-York
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
{" TO tie Governor of tie Council"

The foregoing decree, published in full this
day, have fulfilled, and communicate it to
your Excellency, in order that YOU may cir
culate it immediately among all the Judges
within your jurisdiction, for the purposes
which are expressed therein and please ad-
wise ME of having complied with it.
This is sent to your excellency for your 60
vernment.
Cod preserve your Excenencv MANY wears.
DON JOSEPH MONTEMAYOR.
Cadiz, November }
18Th, 1907.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

It's stated, that the French slip L'Eole, of "a
guns IS aground on Hawkins Point, few miles
below the fort at Baltimore. She was going to
winter quarters.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

The Military Court Of Enquiry in the case of
Generai Wilkinson met on Wednesday the Goth
INST. and adjourned till the 25th inst without
transacting any business
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
San Lorenzo, Wov. !
E5th, 1907. 5
FERNANDO.

" In consequence of these, and of the en-
treaties of the Queen my beloved spouse,
pardon my son, and will restore him unto ia
vor, when his conduct shall prove that he
has undergone thorough reform. And
l hereby command those Judges, who have
been acquainted with the business from the
commencement, to act according to the sem
tence of the law, according to the atrocity
of the crimes and the quality of the crimi-
nails, taking as guide for the formation of
the charges. che answers of the Prince which
are draw up and signed in his own hand wri-
ting, as well as the papers found in his desk,
also written by him.
:" All this you are to communicate to my
councils and tribunals: publishing it to my
people, that they may behold my mercy and
justice, and that it may alleviate the Attic
tion and uneasiness into which they were
thoown by my former decree since in it
they beheld the danger of their sovereign,
who reciprocates their affection by loving
them as children.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

Advices from Port-au-Prince, dated Dec. s,
received at Nassau, n. p. state, That great con-
fusion existed in the south quarter of ST. Domin-
go; several of the blacks in the vicinity of Je-
tenc hal revolted against the government of Pc.
ion, and general Magore, who formerly com
manded ut Jacmel, had rebelled He gained 0
regiment over to his plan, but being taken with
twenty of his followers, his views were frustrat-
ed he poisoned himself and the rest were to he
shot. Coffee very and dear at all the ports
and will be so until The new crop comes in.-The
markets are said to be overstocked with all kinds
of European commodities"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

our existence depends OR--whc,her we shall
make peace upon those terms, upon which peace,
can only now be made; peace that shall surren-
der mp the sovereignty ofthc seas
1t is sufficient to state the question-we know
what the answer of every man in England will be
Courier.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

have committed against NY ROYAL Father,
aud with the greatest l,uAiility supplicate
your majesty's pardon for it likewise fer
my gross o5stinaey in DENYING the truth few
nights since; and now, from the bottom of
my heart. ] beseech your majesty to deign
Ito intercede with my Father, that he will
permit me to approach him as his forgiven
Son.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

y Ro1J0f N70tHer,
repent M self of the horrid crime
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
~ THIS DAYS MAIL.
! aAI.TIMORE, january IL

aAITIMORE january liz
..;.ed ,bip Rising Sun, Wet, IS day.
n 4 .s.,erdsm. Sailed November Is
IT, = j nsuy with ships William Murdoch
1879 Cor Ale xandria Parsgon, OF ~
~ Cor New Orleans Liberty, Yosng,
80 Nv York. Left ships Minerva,
1900 for Baltimore, 10 Ten days Mary
a. Diamond, dol next day Hardware,
kfNev York. s days General Ham'lson,
\ S DAYS Ross, lohosen, Baltimore,
,l tnAr S 8 !: fIsbe, Ogl-, New York, 10
~. ). end others. The ships Baltimore
Ios ~ Ispe, Of Baltimore condemned as M
keswortby.
nj Beschy Head, spoks ship Frederick
\ .oo,,us { Potter, bound to Amsterdam,
a, as DAYS. Lsh SO. long. 20, spoke ship
&, Skaters Of Baltimore, from Whining.
NJ G. for Bristol. Off Curri.pck,
fa,homs water, brig Hunter, from
for Balumore. Csmc into the
80. - 10 Friday. A ship Of the line at
49, - i i .ynhaven.
'' alsalb,,g Elizabe,h. Novel go days
40 r,;ss,e. Left there, October T.,
3" 3. m,,y. sBsaboyy. for Baliimose 10 10
~ Ams,is, Sawyer, Bcsson s Comet
= S Boaon. arrived frcaa Ii.
1on, 8 Novembcr Is. off Malaga. spoke.
= 'Ia,iss. Cecilia. wfish lsis Trieste
b ~ S foy New York-the had spoke,
re ,ls,s before. ship Sparta, ses,ua Leg
ayo for Balsimare 1871, pear 1'o'aAaS'
RIO Fsyorite. from Marseilles bonnd 70
s;lsdrlOh,a. December %, lat. "a, long,.
brig Ampairisr. from St Sebsssians
New Orleans. Saw many vessels 10
e Mediterranean, bound down, having.
rru detained By adverse sinds tor along.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
Twenty dollars reward.

II AN AWAY yesterday morning, negro
IL man named Charles Johnson, about S
feet or inches high, very black, has small
scar on one of his cheeks; his legs are small
for a person Of his size: had on and took with
him grey coating roundabout lined with fan
mel. and trousers of the same, a blackcoa t'&
an old grey great-coat, with avariety of other
cloathine not reeoIectcd. Five Dollars Will
be given if taken in the county, or the above
reward if out, and reasonable charges It oro'e
home.
Lawrence HooH Sen.
NJ. Masters of vessels and others are eau
toned against harboring or carrying hlh oH'
December &c
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
/ anding, this DAY,

~ "a dIie1ilisg, 1iliS LAY,
From schooner Freighter, Captain Thomas,
from Portland, and for sale by
iLawr1son a0ad Fow]l,
8 10 tons St Peterburgh clean kemp
100 bolts Russia duck
80 do. Ravens do.
100 barrels New-Engknd rum
80 do. tanners oil
80 boxes mould candies
80 tons Plaster Paris
400 sides soai leather.
IN STOKE,
Is pipes Holl nd Gin
do. Bordeaux brandy
SO boxes mould candles
10 do. spermacacu do.
500 do. brown soap ,sSfs
20 do. chocolate
90 casks cheese
LOCO sides soal leather
$ hhds. and 90 bis. Mus. sugars.
January Is.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13

THE subscriber having qualified as execu'
tor to the estate of Col. Thomas blackburn,
deceased, respectfully requests those who have
claims against the estate, to lodge them pro-
sperly authenticated, in the hands OF Robert
/. TAYLOR, of Alexandria, orJohn n. Peyton,
of Dumfries, attorney at law, who will ior-
ward them Immediately to the subscriber.
Those persons indebted to the decsased'
will pleasetmake payment to either the above
mentioned gentlemen, or
q. Black burn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8. eetf
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13

Shall be burifsh d by barls, and be bla-
zon'd in story,
To us, Sainted Sires!
Impart your own fires,
When freedom cominands, and when rio
ny inspires
Where seraphs approving, new triurnphs
shall plan,
And w-England heroes lead victory band.
to The Proprietor of tie
AexandYsG DasLy q dueytafeas. will
.dllpose of the Establishment on
moderate erms-there are. now
nearly six hundred Subscribers
and the Lit INCREASING, 10
Perion Of Induitry and Talents
tor conducting "a Newspaper,
this would be a desirable Situa-
ton. Circumstances beyond his
Controul rendersit necessary 10
make Sale, 1T will therefore be
sold a great Bargain if arphcati-
on be lnadesi oon.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
From the N. \. Eueniag Post, Jan. 3.

The Nev York Aurcya. commonly called
Plbl;c AdUertiser, speaking Of the Enbar'
90. IN last evening's paper, says
9 The preliminary acs Of war has takeo
place. Our ports arc riosed-And they
are !ikely 10 remain so till the " iibcrty+ef
the seosn shah be secogoized iol,he adopt.
ipr OF universal navigation act"
As the president holds conhdcnsiM cor. !.
re.pondsnce with Tie principal editor OF
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
Notice rs hereby given,
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8.

10 The Stockholders ofthe bank Of .3terandraa.
THAT an election will be held at the cour
house in this town on the third Monday in
Ian. next, s.,r the purpose Of chusing nine Di-
rectors for the ensuing year agreeably to char
eer.
By order Of tie. President and Directors,
Gurdin Chaplin, Cash'r.
Dec Is. cots'
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
7ireasilru Debarsment.

Dec SO, 1907.
! The ssbs'sace of the instruction respect.
bg heemSargo Of 1884, and alluded TO 10
bs r;.ealsr Of god inataps sxers aAaf al. "a.
luers Of all vessels deposited with the col.
kcsors shall be detained until the expiration
! the embargo, add that the suirsRder OF 40
ceose in order to the proceeding 90 TO.
kipa voyage should be received.
! AID BY direction of the presidrDt. that
% sales subsequent 10 the date ofthe act
bussb. considered as changing the charac.
|sr Of an Americao vessel so as to entisle
Ter under tbs % anne of foreign vessel TO the
Exception prosidsdby ine pTosisoofthe Frat
s1.ion of the act.
lam veryrrspecduIly sir.
Yout OBJ. dent servant
ALBERT GALLATIN.
/ Taha Shes, esq. collector Philadelphia.
CIRCULAR.
Treasury Department.
Dec. 81, 1907.
Sir, you are Instructed b, the president
urioe The eon,iauance ofthe embargo FIRST
o,s.oexrbsnse registers for licenses, and
eecutly, whenevsr from fhe nature OF the
arge Of a vessel osrosibly boond coastwise
irom any oYhrr circumstances. there Is
easoD TO believe thar she is actually dcs'iu.
tor foreign port to stop her, and refer
pc case 10 him taro' his department.
No american ses.Ils purchased by to-
|sigoers subsequent to the embargo Can De
|csside,ed IS excepted from the operation
the ar.. Force ta,ay beussd ao-dessan
|essels.
unexpectedly sir,
Your obrdient servant,
"A. GALLATIN.
yaha Saee, esq collector PHILADELPHIA.
The $ Generals. Gen. Blockade, gen.
fesalsa'ion, aud even geo. War, have moi
rade more noise in Europe, than has besn
ecen'ly made here by g-n Embargo, who
rived las, evening from Washlpgson.-
Pc has been rather ,ardy 10 his move.
sen,s; some OF his noa-commissi9ned suite
asing been 10 town two days, and his
'lacipal aid major. Non Importation,
wing taken UP winter quarters here sone
eess before. We know not who are 10
ain of the General bs. i. is expect
% wiiFbe followed by his either aids
isldr Poverty add Captain Starvation.
sveral honest folks are much alarmed al
ssisis, particularly the houses of siessrs.
odSsh / Co. of Marblehead, Conner
q Point. Cape-Auu, Cape Cod, &c.
aessrs Prime Beef, Posk& Co, respect
pie estsblishmens 10 the interior; apJ
assHs. Drawbacks. Msehan:cs, Mari,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13

ners & Co. 81 this md other cSmmefeiai
towns. The general is considered s. 4
very unwelcome guest especially a. il has
been hinied we shall net probably be rid
OF him until he is driven away 81 general
Peace.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
alsyanbria TatIp anbertiser.
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY IS.

Mandates without law 10 republics is
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
John c.. Vowel.

Also, TO RENT,
The House lately occupied by Mrs. fitz-
gerald, situa.e on Watersheds, having every
convenience to Accommodate genteel tamil
ly. Immediate possession may be had.-Ap-
ply as above.
January 70. OH
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13
{ "a Brick House for Sale.

"a DIINhE IIOt3oC TIT
H7HE Brick House occupied by Mrs. NJ
/ ehoHs, ON the north side OF Prince"
street, between Fairfax and Watersheds, IS
offered fer sale OH liberal credit. For paru-
culars apply.to
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-13

8 The late king ofspain, Charles the third,
whe diedat Madrid in December 1888, de-
clared during his illness that he hrmiy be-
lieved that I'M Che course of twenty years, the
Spanish don.inions would become tributary to
If not entirely subjuga,cdb by the government
of France the time of the prophecy has now nov !,
nearly elapsed. !!
The Patriarch Of Venice. previous to his
departure from Paris, received letter from
the Grand Marshal of the Imperial Palace, IN
forming him that the emperor Napoleon had
decorated him with the grand eagle oftAe le.
gion of honor, and presented him with agoldd
snuH-box with his portrait set in diamonds,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-22
t. City Tavern and Hotel,
Ill EX. d.9'D e I N:
AT TIE SIGN. or THE GRAPES.
WILLIAM CATION,

Frdm .tbs Cisy Of yI,taahoks, Margfaaa)
I'D ESPEC1'FULI.Y informs his FRIRNDs
IN aud the pubic in general, that he has
Etaken that iusttp celebrated I.V., in this city,
called Tie CITYz1FAVERlS and HOTEL,
pately in the possession OF Mr.. John Gads6y.
1ie hopes, BY ssidultF and attention. eogiyc
the greatest satisfaction TO every person, as
mo exestions on his part shall be wanted to
4 Keep up the high character which this Ia
&ssra has, as being one OF the best in the Uni-
<on; and assures them that he VIII always
nave an assortment Of the best liquors and
&good walters.
4 Travellers and others will meet with good
accommodations at the above house, on rea-
8sonable terms.
Soarders are taken by the day, week,
$month or rear.
y The papers from all the sea-ports on
INC continent are Regularly taken and filed at
inc Sohee-House, adjoining the ta,ern, and
] 4 : iof .hc use of strangers,
SuPpers can be had from SIX 10 twelve
Ee'ss0ek 70 the eveaing, at short nouce,
from one to twenty.
4 tSSNovep,5r, < ttf
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-22
RESULT oi the Cures

IyhicA Mr.. G. BOURGEOIS has heyornled an
tn s sozvr in tie. short lime Of four months,
that ne has resided an .flsrandrla, AinsS
stsest, ,.ea, me -ndian Queen 2avea71.
THE first treated was named John Eggs
tier, living at A.r. Bfockets, having several
Ulcers, tic scar OF one Of them having had Sc
hnes length, On "a breadth, and has been ia
Ideally c,.rcain weeks time, by the use OF
Bath, SyroI,, Dejuratiyes and Vegetai bal
sam, ofwhlch am the only coinpositor and
possessor. These remedies are excellent Tor
the Gout, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Elood
Splitting, for al Uic@red soros, as well as Tor
ali MaIadicx, which affect the blood and
the noble parts.
Names Of allthose which treated ard cur
ed, and from MhoN i have certificates signed
by them which, can produce, if the persons
would no, be believed ontheir word
Michael Latz Residing IN alexandria.
Elizabeth KEGS, 90.
Wm. Kerby, 40.
James Derrick, do.
J. Bourgeois, n. ?.
+ December 20. 81
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the compeny may please to appoint as Dir

the eo1npeny may please to appoint as Dir
rectors.
w hen we reflect that every other company
formed withinthis district for public purposes
mas met with success. and large monied Ca
pltais have been vested iii stock OF cyers der
sscrlptlon throughout the union, may we rot
nope that this humble and patriotic experiment.
Will meet with due patronage and support
should this institution be found to answer be.
neilaial purposes, others will ariss in support
OF the same cause, and establishments on a
larger scale succeed the first adyenturers.
The subscriber trusts that the public will
duly appreciate lis mo yes in the promoting
this very useful establishment, and aceuit him
of all selfish Or Interested views. His sabors
naveaiways been guided hya far different inn
Pulsi. -" Pro hafria &engaer" viii eyer be the
motto OF the Arlington institution, anu PUB
lie Utility its end
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-22
FOR SALE,
December 81.

A Tract Of LAND, containing 272 acres
situate in the county of Lancaster, tVirginia)
on the main road leading from Richmond to
Lancaster court house. five miles from tho
latter and four miles from Deep Creek, on the
Rappahannock. The improvements are, a
good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke houses,
corn house, large barn and store house, all
new, and handsome apple orchard OF about
500 trees. Upwards of 200 acres OF the
hove land is well tiinbered with oak, chesnnc
and hickory. The terms will be made known
by applying to Mr.. q 1rstleff, Of ; n,e1 ,hi.
andria, or to the subscriber adjoining ."''
place. -, T,.nnev
cenreyille, Oct. l4--lH
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FOR SALE,

A very valuable TRACT of LAM, con-
tanning Ills acres, lying near Haymarset,
in the county Of Prince William. h l1s. iaia
is now in the occupation Of Mr.. James e'r rec
who viii shew the premises to any person
disposed to purchase. The subscriber nav
ing much need of money will give greas
bargain on this land.
VIM. A. G. Dade.
Dpnhies, Nov. 5-lS ~0s
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George w. P. Gusts

P Subscription papers will be placed in
the Cofee-houses of Alexandria, Geo. Town,
the City and elsewhere. A list OF tie sub.
scribers will be published and meeting CAL
led for organizing the company.
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N y / | c E.

WILL be offered for sale, to the highest
bidaer, for ready money, on the 9Th day of
January next, at twelve O'Clock, at the work.
shop Of Jeremiah Saterwhite, on St. Asaph
street, between King and Prince-street ono
NEW COACHEE, completely finished
Distrained for arrears of rent due A. Faw.
Daniel Minor, D. M.
December 81. dt5htJan.
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The Subscriber

I'd ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
II the public in general that he has OPEN
ed a LIVERY STABLE at the corner OF
King and Henry streets, sufficient to accom-
modate fifteen to twenty horses. AS he has
a good, honest, sober hostler ne pledges him.
self to give satisfaction to those who will fa-
yor him with their custom.
Thomas Richards.
December 81. d3ts
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The sublcTlber

tIIas removed from the House he lately &C.
cInied, 10 the corner opposite the Hash
ington IaOern,
WHERE he HAS FOR SALE,
a good ailortment Of Womens /,
(s;rIs' AM! .s..;i.drens' Morocco and Leather
Shoes.
Mems and Boys Coarse and Fine Shoes.
Morocco Skins; Sole Leather.
Cod Fish Old BACON Buck Wheat Meal.
Excellent Goshen and r. Island Cheese.
Rholo-I Island Greening and Pippsn Ap-
pies, IN bis.
New England Cider, in barrels.
DO. do. do. in bottles, US. old.
Mackerel ard Herfings, in barrels.
Smoked lIerringsin boxes.
Fresh LINES, and Limo Juice, in bottles.
Soap and Candies. in be..as.
Imperial, Young Tyson, and Green lea.
HaYanna Foaey and Cigars-ana varie-
ty of other Articles
Thomas Patten.
DcceInller L. 1t
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-26
July 90.

July ~.
The following is an extract from letter
dated Falmoull, May 10Th
g You will have been informed of several
American vessels having been condemned :;
and amongst them some that have been sent
into this district principally in consequence
of their having sailed from France after the
period fixed by the order in council, and o.
theirs for beng bound to a port declared by
the British to be in state of blockade
Two vessels belonging to the United
States viz. the ship Susan and the Schoo-
rer Hope are condemned in consequence of
having French government dispatches on
board i am assured this was without the
knowledge of the masters, who might have
destroyed these papers, had they been aware
their ships would have been lost by the de-
livery of their letters to the captors or their
agents.
" In the present gloomy situation of things,
masters OF ships belonging to the United
States are afraid to engage for almost any
voyage, being so liable to seizure St confsca-
tion on both sides and many have prefer
red returning to America to accepting any
freight that was obtainable. Trade is
very dull. West Indian produce very low
but -four about 63s. to SIS. per sack of 2 1S2
bushels"
This letter, with that from Taagiers pub
ISneu III our last, SaeW tle extreme dan
gers to which our vessels are exposed, and
the extraordinary game that is pursuing un-
der the auspicies of the British government.
The dangers are SO great as to convince e.
very man of the necessity of the embargo !;
but for which scarcely an American vessel
could have escaped the fangs of the British.
Such as have not awaited themselves of the
security il offered them by return to their
own country, are rapidly passing into the
hands of the British for violation, real on.
pretended, OF tlicir orders, or into the hands
of the continental powers fer acquescing in
them. We have seen list Of twentv1eight
of our vessels taken into Plymouth between
the 9TH and Goth days Of January. This
shews what would have happened but for
the embargo; and goes far to Justify the
opinion, which has been entertained, that
it was the view of the authors of the orders
of Council, to enforce an acquiescence in
them, or generally to seize our property as
All indemnity for the consequences which
might have howed fran their resistance.
Nothing can be more disgraceful than the
conduct Of those Americans who have avail
ed themselves of British licences, as stated
in the letter from Tangiers. The Barbary
powers being excepted from the operation
Of the orders, enables our merchants IF in
deed such they canbe called op,irsue this
derogatory tiaihc---to avail themselves of a