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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-01


Very sansuine hopes are entertained that
the propositions which were the subject of
the late conferences between Mr.. Secretary
Canning and lMr. Pinkney will be accepted
by the American government. Ministers,
it is said, have expressed their readiness to
consider the U.States in the light of the most
favored nation, and to accede to an arrange
'aent Tor allowing, under certain regulations,
the produce of the enemies colonies in the
West Indies to be conveyed to the continent
OF Europe in American bottoms, without
touching at British port. The PROPOSE
tons have been transmitted by Mr.. Pinck.
ney to his government, in, as we understand
the fullest confidence that they will be ac-
oepted. The determination of the president
on this interesting subject is expected by the
latter end of July.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06
ONE or THE PROTEsTERs.

MUc1Us must seek some "other vehicle
for his sentiments than that which this pa
per affords" unless he gives a new cast to
those sentiments. What right has he to ap-
peal TO my f'rineiftes ? A man, who neither
hands me in person, nor even fathers his own
production, but sends it like poor desert =
ed founding, through the mysterious medi-
um of the Post-Office.
must however publish this anonymous
Essay, without any visible parent, & fraught
as it is with very severe personal abuse, and
fraught even with libellous matter, OF must
incur the charge of violating the Liberties of
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

II ANOVER JOCKEY CLUB-The RACES
i win commence at Hanover Court House,
on the 4th Thursday in this present month
LIST DAY hree mile meats, free for any horse,
mare or gelding
Cd DAY-Two mile heats, also free for any
horse, mare or gelding.
The regulations with respect to weights, &c.
are adopted from those of the Fairfield Ioclzy
Club. Tie Secretary Of tie CIu6.
Nav 6. (6O
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

w ANTED ON RENT, at any time before the
w LIST Of October next, q small neat House
on ShockG IIl, not very remote from the Capt.
toll, with kitchen, carriage house, and stabling
for two or three horses-Enquire at the Office Of
the ENouIRER. May g. t3t1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

ID AN-AWAY from the subscriber on the l6tir
~ day of November last, Mulatto woman
named ALICE-said negro was purchased bv
me on the 14th day of the above month, being.
sold under execution--she belonged to tie estate.
OF Edward p. Chamberlsyne, decd. SAID negro
is about five feet high, supposed to be nearly forty
years ofagc, she is in some measure grey, tho, bt
looks young and likely. She formerly belonged
to William Bailey Of New-Kent county. where
she has some children. incline to think sl.e is
in the city of Norfolk, Petersburg, or Richmond,
where she>may attempt to pass for a free woman.
When this woman ran off, she was well furnished
with clothing of good quality I will give ten
dollars reward TO any person WHO viii have said
negro confined in any public Jail so that get her
again. WILLIAM NEWMAN.
King William, MAY 8 Llaw5wHl
TOR RENT-A three story brick HOUSE.
A the east side Of the street. leading by
Messrs Gordon, Trokcs {, Co.'S 20 Shockc- ware
room on the fr5t floor with a lsrge cellar under
meath, and six cOmmOdious rooms above, tore
ther with a brick kitchen and ward adjoining
thereto ALso n wooden frame House, Being
the second ID ilding above Me5srs Ellis and AZ
lan's and nearly cppost TO tie City Hotel This
tenement Is in az airy situation, and has been oc-
supicd for fifteen ears past as amerchant taylor's
SHOP. =
Possession my be had Immediately Of either
Of the above ten, msnts-For further particulars
enquire of the subscriber, or, in his absence, Of
Samuel McCraw, e .9iire
Mays. LfJ ROBERT MEAES.
NOnCE--Thc Co-parntr,mp of Thomas
IN rutherford and CO. will be dissolved or the
3oth June next Al those therefore, who may
have claims against the said firm, or either OF "a.
partners, are invited in the mean time 70 apply
for payment, and they ca Mostly ,ecDcst thot -
debted to them TO settio therrespectivs accounts
as speedily as possible.
THJMfS RUTHEPFOOED,
FREDERICK ARGlLE.
Richmond, May s. FtryaGs =
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

the press. 1t is Impossible for me to hest.
tate long about the alternative, which
should prefer. In proper or glorious cause,
am perhaps as ready TO fall MARTYR as
Mucius himself am rs willing to brave the
terrors OF the law, where duty requires it,
as most men can be. In the defence of the
violated liberties of the press should even
glory IN such a destiny. But let il at least
be IN a case of this description. III | am TO
encounter the frowns of the world or the
terrors of legal prosecution, let it be in a
cause where the sweets of conscious appro-
baton would nerve me for such an enconn-
ter. Let it be in the cause of truth and ius-
Gee, or In the defcacc of some high minded pa
triot whose principles 1 revere, and whose
bosom beats in unison with my own. In the
essay of Mucius should find no such conso-
iation.
l wish not to be misunderstanding is no
apprehension of legal persecution, that in
TINS instance actuates my conduct These.
very firfncihieS, to which Mucius has ap-
peaied, are opposed to the demand which he
has made upon me- Whatever he may think
OF the nature and principles of free press,
viii never consent wi bout the greatest re
iuctance, knowingly to attack the conduct OF
private man, or the private qualities or
actions OF public agents--In certain
cases, II is difficult to make the discrimina-
tion between those actions of public a.
gent which may influence his public conduct
andthose which exclusively ternli iate in him
self; but whenever the line can be drawn.
1t ought to be respected. If in any case !
have failed to observe it, it must have been
the effect CT inadvertencc or ofimperious cir
cumstances.
As to the few expressions, used with
respect to the editor OF this paper, this friend
OF the minority, can scarcely consider them
as of indispensable Importance
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

DELEGATES ELECTED TO rHENEzT LE-
GISLATuRE.
GreeasviHe-Joshua c Lundy, 81 NJ. Jeff: SIS
NoJ0k BoroHgh-' S.muel b. Archie.
I'eFeraon--C Carver Willis, Smith Slaughter:
MadisoH-Robert Hill, Wm Mad;soo.
ESSex-Archibald Richie, Garter Wood.
Beyari-J Leftwich, ]. Otey
Xiag Wii!iqn,-Col. John Hill, Philip Aylett.
Nesu Members.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06
NeSv Members.

The Gentlemen from Shenandoah whom we
mentioned in Our astpaper as declining to serve
on committee, were on the 19snroe committee.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06
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ADMINISTRATIONS.

DIED, lately IN fredericksburg, JAMES
BROWN, IN old, and one of the most .wo thy
uhabitants of that place. 1t is very rare that
the pen of biographer has opportunity of
dwelling on a character more meritorious than
the deceased. Although he traversed in small
circles vet the rays of his planet spread their
us.rc at distance, and attracted the attention
of thc stranger, well those who were
more intimate with its beams. HIS heart, always
expand Z by philanthropy, breathed fprthits die
totes II the pure sprit 1T patriotism H domes-
It virtues liumiucd the counten4nces and
chccrcd lie hearts OF his family and friends AT
times the flashes of his home-spun humour and
wit. would awaken stole to hilariy His re-
m rkable industry and activity, are proverbial--
Although private soldier, during the revoluti.
ON, ". ShinSton AM Brown were intimate friends
the General was attached to his rare virtues,
and would frequently avail himself Of his compa-
n.y. He never asIired to offices of ease or : I?
molument He never deviatcdf ON his first prin-
ciples of patriotism. Those VINO knew him. can
choertully subscribe to all that is good, that ca,.
be said OF him.-He truly 90 an honest man.
and, therefore, % he nobicst spoyk Of God"
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ITO MR.. JOHN HOPKINS S1R-Please
4 to take Notice, That l shall, on the 9Th day
Of June next, between the hours Of O'Clock in
the forenoon and O'Clock in the afternoon, a. the
Bell Tavern, in the city of Richmond, coinren :
taking the dispositions of sundry persons to be
used as evidence in suit new depending and ur=
determined, i'll the Superior Court of Chancct,y
for the Richmond district, (and to adjourn fl, n,
day to day, until the same taken y In which
said suit, myself and others are plaintiffs and YOU
are defendant THOMAS BURIING
Richmond, Mays, 1893 TWj
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
From a NeS0 York taher.


On Wednesday the 3o,h ult in the house
of assembly of this state, while the militia
bill was under discussion a motion was made
and advocatedby Mr.. Warner, of N. York,
10 fcc me Quakers TEN DOLLARS near
as az exemptions from militia duty.
Mr. Williams, OF this place, zealcusly
and ably opposed the motion. He said, the
qnaker's aversion to military duty did not
arise from an indifference to the interests
OF their country. They were among its
warmest friends. But their principles for
oade them, not only to bear arms, but even
to sit on jury, when the life of a fellow.
creature might be in question. He thought
the present price of exemption (three dol
iars) was sufficient tax on the consciences
OF these people. A heavier burthen would
De the rankest persecution. We have lust
passed clause (said Mr.. Williams) sub
Jecang military delinquent to imprison-
ment where property enough TO paw his fine
cannot be found, and now Sin all we go mr.
tner, and say, that poor man, who has
Conscientious scruples on this head, shall
be imprisoned for his principles! He hoped
not. Amongst the quakers Continued Mr..
Wlliiams) are some of the worthiest citi-
zenS OF our country. They are peaceable,
orderly people, who do not NEEDLE unne-
cessarily WIKI the spiritual or political con-
Germs of others They impose no bur,hens
Oh the community. They manage their
own affairs. They support their own poor.
30 rigid and correct are they in their NOR
ais and conduct, that I'VE haze no conuicks
from their society. Why, then, cxtort from
them such an enormous tax Wby impose
upon them burthens so unequal and unjust |!
We cannot do full justice to the speech
OF Mr.. Williams but the above is the sub
stance OF it. The motion for ten dollars
was lost Fiue dollars was then proposed ::
but this being also strenuously opposed, the
committee rose.
During The tendency of the same bill,
motion was made for taxing able bodied
persons from IS to As years Of age, who
are exempt from military duty by Offices,
&c IN the same manner that quakers are
taxed.
Mr.. Van Rensselaer,, of this county, ho-
ped that those who were such advocates
for taxing the quakers would agree to this
motion. He could see no reason why those
who were enjoying the honors and emolu.
ments of civil Offices, should be wholly ex-
I empt from burthens required for the de.
fence of the country.
The motion was lost.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
FOR TIE ARGUs.
Miss Mss, PLATING Aus SINGING.

MISS MsHs, PLAYING ANp SINGING,
BEAUTY strikes to music's measure,
In the dearest notcs OF pleasure
Fancy paints with Hope the scene,
And Isis the tones that thrill between
Loud but warbling chords vibrating,
Raise the soul with joy elating:
delightful rapture gems the eyes,
And sympathizing bosoms rise {!
Now mild and sweet she lifts the song.
And gently moves the KEYS along:
Soft-breathing gales and op'ning flow'rs'
And perfum'd Spring with ROSY bow'rs,
And wooing-5irds on sportive wings,
And m'rous SWANS and nymphs she sings.
Now softer still in languid strains,
one tells OF loves Responding pains,
Ill by the theme to sorrow driv'n,
her wild notes reach the vault OF heay'n.
Hark She sings the storm of battle
Hark the mimic thunders rattle.
And louder still now swelis the strain,
Which bursts upon the phrenzy'd brain.
" Sulph'rous clouds of darkest dive,
" Ger the field of slaughter Az,
And flashing lights of cleaning terror,
" But serve to glance the scene of horror |!
In crimson'd arms the hero rusbes,
Nor needs the vital stream which gashes |!
" HIS hoof the courser dyes in blood,
Anu purple torrents stain the food
" he ranks imperious fate drives DER.
And hnrls her shafts, and feasts on gore
BY harpies drawn, on thund'ring car,
triumphant death pervades the war;
With scarlet stole conceals his bones,
And drinks with joy the dying groans 20
And now how chang'd he sprightly
sounds,
inviting quick to pleasures rounds!
The wanton blood with r;rcl;,o. ,,,,
In dances revels as she PLAYS
And see. the dulcet harp she takes,
And as her voice she lifts, awakes
Responsive to the warbling wire,
Eachrfiame that can the bosom fire.
On. why alas has thoughtless heav'n,
10 female breasts the passion giv'n,
an ana win that passion giv'n the power,
Or kindling in a sportive hour,
Flames which they never will return,
And only raise to see them burn! c.
f'ichmons, 17th .4fril, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
35o8t8crlpf.
LATE NEWS FROM EUROJPE=

The fast sailing ship Protection, captain
nearnes, arrived At this port last evep;ne.
IN y Gays troni Belfast, and furnishes 70,
tne once OF the MERcANTILE ADyERs
Tlskn, Belfast papers to the 1911 of March.
inclusive, Containing London dates to the
i41h' oeng nineteen days later than our
'''St C ''.Islces = rom that quarter.
odP'a'n bearnes informs us 1t was the
General opinion IN England that Mr.. Rose
would adjust the differences between that
country and this, in which case # was ev'
pected the embargo would NOT continne lon,
ger than the 22d of March. Petitions for
Peace with America were send ~ in 20,
rarliamet from all parts of the kingdom.
NO prospect presented itself of an accom-.
notation between France and England4
MARKETS Tor American produce very high-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26

una. country on the ground &C these oyse,ss 80, 80,
De .Jus'. ana ~ the p'osee uon oft hev S sena
DE- INC same feeling woua AMI mate ,be;,
nsei', as 1t they were CONVINCED of ~ ';sS
uce OF 'he,r Cause. The hoon thar was Ia;
gwen by hese gders 20 As,c.:- =. = 20 os
man ", VIVA. she lad Iigtto. aux, @bss hie CO
~ had no right &c take f,o=nher a.iS
mes proposed to be LEVIED under these "es
oeunc ne should onl, say thar when shs r "
o. i5s2 took place. he never ,horrhs rbrs i -
shouid nave lived, or that the British ~s i's
should have lived 10 the lay, hcn . NC a.
sl''on would be made to impose ,ax or 80;
Ca Ca ne mad hoped thai the duties proposed. wUus
nave been confined 20 articles of coIan. ,,ro Jaa
ton, and that no du,y would he ;r,-,".l ,,''aues
american produce He was sorry 10 end ,hsr nn
toie' oy certain resolutions on the sable thar
al ai.'fes OF the domesrie produce of ASsrIc,
were to be liable to duty Aneric. co,,,J 'Ies
yer submit to such CONDITIONS. and L wa. ~, We.
OF gross injustice to impose any duy on 800
NOT intended 10 be imported mo this conn
"ie" io'eed INTO onr ports under The exscn,;,..,
OF these orders of COUNCIL ~N"'eaeI
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
Land, Negroes, &c.
FOR SALE

LOh OALts.
PURSU ANT TO The last viii and testsr,eDt no
Benjanin Toler, deceased, will be sold A. r,uh.
lie auction, at his la'e dwelling house IN Han.
over county. on Thursday, the 10 h dav OF
way next, Vt fair, il not Ihe nex fair fiav. en- q
months credit, the purchaser giving bond with
approved security, ca'Fying interest from the
date 1t Hot punc'nally paid,
About Ten Likely NEGROES.
among them 4 valuable ,cksmith. Sheen akerI
brick!aysT, and Cooperate the same rirse ana
place. on six months ctedis, for all sums sLoya
twenty dol ars, for bond and security as above,
and cash for all SIMS OF twenty dollars aud m
der, 'sill be sold his HOUSEHOLD and gTT's
ChEN FURNITURE. among which 10 an er.
oelient ght-Day Clock two COPPER stills OF
lZU gallons each. Stud Horse, BIZ Lar,DliShs
ter, called Ready Rhinoi aWaggon and Team
two riding and several other Horses and Mule
a single Gig and HaIness--And on Mondav ,be
sun DAY OF The same mo;h, if fair if noi the next
iSr Gay, on the premises, will he told a vaIua
D,e Kali OF LAND lying IN the upper aud
OF hanover county, commonly called David An.
derson's Store containing sos and half asres.
Irore or less, and imnsdia.e posssssion givsns
Tor which cue third Of the purchase money r,,ss
oe paid on the Gay Of sale and one and two
years credit viii be given For ,bs balance,
he purchaser giving a deed OF rust on ~
p'emises' 10 secure the two last parncnfs.
WI" ponds and approved security CARVING in,
teress from the da,e, if not punsiuanv LID
Bond Creditors will find it their ints,est 8,
attend hose sales, that some atrapgenents r,,v
De mace Tor disehsyirg their claims Thot.
having gal claims against the said es,ate. p;Ii
please make thcm known. aud hose ;pdeL,sd
WI please make immediate payment, rs no IN,
diligence can he given,
MATHEW TCLER.
Adm'or with the VIII annexed
Hanover County, April 60. 1903. SO
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
WASHINGTON CITY. Anr;I1e

On Saturday the Senate ordered to a third
reading bill authorising the President to
suspend IN whole or in part the operation
OF the embargo, in the event of such peace
or suspension OF hostilities, between the bel
hgerent powers of Europe, or of such cham
ges IN their measures affecting neutral COM
merce, as may render that of the u. States
sufficiently safe in his judgment
The Vice-President Of the II c bsx;r,.
on Friday retired from the chair of the So
nate, Gen. Smith of Maryland was elected
President protempore.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26

1t is notorious, and we have il on autho-
rity the most unquestionable, that there now
remains in Halifax, American property to
the amount OF several millions. This pro-
perty has been legally released by the pro-
per tribunal; bat is still detained. WHY
us 1t so! The judge dare not take the res
possibility on himself-It must be under
the influence of secret orders, and held for
future sequestration.-Pn6 Adp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26

Nezv York. .dsy;J :.

|feW YORK, LtrI -.
Capt. Lawson, from St. Croix, ipformqus
that the island of Martiuioue was in n s,,to
OF revolt, occasioned by famino and fbat
the inhabitants having received a martial
supply OF provisions from the British. had
solicited them to take possession of the
island. - vac
Capt l.. further informs, that two British
irlgates had captured the island of Marie
gaian'e, where they found Ave millions
weight OF coffee, which they were about to
carry OH in British vessels that had been
ordered there for the purpose.
Inc British colonies in the West Indies
are represented as being well supplied win
hour, large quantity having been shipped
TO 81 Croix from Barbados.
Sailed yesterday morning for Bordeax,
by permission Of government the shin Arc.
turus, captain Main. We understand she
mas on board including passengers and crew,
one hundred and ten souls.
n manufacturing company is about to be
! established IN Philadelphia.--Its caDital
STOCK IS to consist OF $4,000 dollars, divided
'n'o shares OF so dollars each. The aTlirs
OF the company are confined to nIhe mana
gers annually chosen. The Joint funds of
the company are declared TO he aion" i;o
Die for the discharge Of the company en-
gaagements. Subscription books for the ia
KING up OF stock in this institution, are to
be opened this day in Philadelphia. at the
Sha kespeare Hotel. The articles of aeso-
Grafton are twenty, and principally relate
20 the government Of the institution, which
IS brought into existence from the sa,te ma
trlotic motives as those which give rise to
similar one in Baltimore,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
From ne Aurora.
BARNES PAMPHLET.
We recon mcnd. mnst enrnestl,.

J we recommend, NEST earnestly, to the
| perusal and consideration of our readers. a
pamphlet lately published by Mr.. A. Bar
ing, OF London. 1t is a work written bv an
Engshman in the spirit Of an Englishman,
jealous above all other considerations. for
the good, and safety, and hrosnerity Of his
own country it is a work rare indeed, co.
ming from an English merchant and hoLiti-
eiaH, tor 1T is written with the ease and ele-
gance CT gentleman, and with the liberia
iity and candor of philosopher
we recommend this pamphlet as the best
means by which the conduct of the British
government towards the y. S. may be ap-
precated
We recommend it, because il demon.
strates the fallacy of British policy, and es-
ta5lishes the truth of that inveteracy of ha-
tired towards the u. S. which the sincere
friends OF American independence, have con
stantly deprecated.
We recommend it as something better
than reply to an article which has never.
in our estimation, merited any other han
the contempt OF every American-we alludc
to the wretched libel written by Timothy
Pickering.
We recommend it, as a fair and manly
exposition of the true question, which now
agtates the world, the disputes between
France and England, and the conduct OF
both towards the u. S.
AS work founded on what is called DO.
liucal economy, it is very able and as
political discussion, very little inferior to
Mr.. Roseoe's admirable pamphlet.
ltplaces the u5urpation of The British, on
the occasion, on that ground which il has
been at all times placed in this paper; and
IS peculiarly perspicuous, luminous, and
candid to magnanimity, on the powers u
surped under the constructions of What is
called the Jaw of 1856.
Advices are said to be received, by a
mercantile house in this city, stating the
Liberation Of all the American vessels car
ried into Spanish ports, under the Spanish
construction of the Milan decree.
.lurora.
The emperor Of France is stated to be on
a visit o Madrid, and that he has signifed
his purpose 20 be, TO re-estsblish the nation
al Character, and resources of Spain to
extricate that ancient and respectable natl
on from the gloomy subsection Of habits an
tquated and unsuitable TO the genius of the
age and the spirit Of civilization and philo-
sophy; to establish in concert with the
Te'gning family, new order Of things, and
the total abrogation Of institutions which
have proved destructive of the Spanish ma
uoa' is.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26

LAND fOK ALE. -PQysaaHf 70 d Seed at
trust executed to fhe sitbse,ib-rs h. 81, r. VIZ
I'm the pRrbose Of securing fhe 65y,cs, If s.-L,
de5fs ff'sreip mentioned siH Be ed kbos RE ~,
Monday ~ IaHnayy 1909, }oy cash a5ys Ae BIZ.
7aises, dvaes Of land. mentioned ~ so;d deei ~
,S Epoz the zafsys Of Locseffs end agyy;s' eyeeI
" ne eDD'RJ q frisee- EArayd and sn5oossl =,
canaan Ssft'feE SIX and sevsn hnadyed acre. ws
'haa maze 4neh ne as is transferred fs ns b. se,g
51',.er' sH''Hg al 'ey1ser iqetBbeyaaees III
Hbog snng plantations ~ fhis 6srf o. fbe co,,...
bit better feAoed than usnak ''"Ja
Prime Edward, Oc. IS. 1907
CHARLES PoODgON.
JAMES 1fADIS0M.
The above sale is postponed tiil ~.
day the 18th day Of June next ues-
April 20, 1893
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-26
DRath.

Died on Friday the 22d inst. Mrs. g.
R r. WARDLAw, the amiabe consort ~
Dr. I'm WardfaEp, of this city. She viii
ions 9e ahectionately remembered oy her
friends and acquaintanCes H~s