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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20

The Baltimore pap rs, by The two
last mails, contain the following infor-
nation, received by merchants OF res.
portability in that city, FROM Ham
burgh -
That by the French Emperor,
special order, dated eth January, ems-
mating from himself, not published, nor
otherwise made known at Hamburob
than by verbal message from ~
French Custom-House there, to the
consignee of the ship Jrniata, Of this
port, about the 5th of March, the car
60 Of this ship, WITH OTHERS in 4
similar predicament, was defnitively
CONFISCATED, and the greater tart
Of az ordered 20 be transported BIZ Land to
Paris, to be sold there for consumption.
And the Tribunal Of Prizes was order
ed NOT to take cagnizance Of any
claims for these cargoes."
Tin the list of vessels left at Ham
burgh, the Jun1ata, Roby and Betssg,
Lacy, Two Friends, and one other.
(capt. HUH, were mentioned as Sc
questered. According to the above let
ter we should suppose all their cargoes
had been coAhscated.1
Other letters state, that all the de-
tanned American property at Ham
burgh, had been confscated, by special
order of BoNAPARTE, mot BY the Prize
Tribunals) and ordered to Paris.
The following certificates confirm
the confscations noted in the above par
agraphs -
" Hamburger, .AJtriL 4, sos.
IMPERIAL Customs Director
of the French Customs certifes, that
forty-six seroons bark, weighing 463a
pounds, have been seized by the super
intendant Of the Customs, Sept. 81,
1907 that the seizure has been con-
hrmed by his Imperial and Royal Maj
esty.
(Signed) P. EUDEL.
Certified 10 be q true and faithful coin
Of an original cerhfcGte Of the Director
Qf tie French Customs.
]. NJ. FORBES,
Consul gftAe U. S. IF ,41aer1ca."
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20
GOn.n.ontn.a.t b &C sgaeeatLmsftte.

~ Toe hss's 81 fssrs'safafioes, eTass 8, 1903.
Hs'''9e4 1hat me Committee on Accounts,
oe' ana they are hereby directed, rot TO al
4" any account of Brigade Infpe6or, for
the iripe6iou Of the mag9zire Of any town,
unlsss ne produce certificate ~ one ar more
Of the fele6tmen Of fuch town, or of the per-
icn who hath the care ~ fuch magazine, Of
his having actually performed that fervice
-fn3 r 4 fl'fbsr ysisiaf5, That the Secretary
e9uie uewlPaPer publication 70 BE given of
the foregoing refolve, through the Common
wealth.
Sent up for concurrence
TIMOTHY BTCELOW, Speaker.
n SENArK June 9, sos.
Read and soncurred.
H. @. OTIS, PRECEDENT.
Jsas 9, 1903 BY A. Govsrroy ofBysvsL
JAMES SULLIVAN.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20

BALTIMORE, JUNE &.
Latest Proceedings Of orr fT1ends. ".
French.
The following paragraph is extract.
ed from the cofee-house books f; il will
shew that the term, for which W. VA
respite, has expired, and that NapcIe.
on intends to make Us feel his displesr.
ure, for inot declaring war against Ell.
gland.
Lettets by the Perseverance, 43 DAYS
from TDnningen, mention, that all III.
American property sometime since q.
questered at Hamburg had been CON.
FISCATED BIZ gteciaE order w W.
Emter0T /!
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20
P. EUDEL.
]. NJ. FORBES,
Corsul 2fthe ". S. IF America.
Extract Qfa letter iron, a gentleman Of
thn e. y.

AffT0cE q letter from q gentleman Of
me FIRST restectabiHty in Hchfar,
DATED May Is, 1908.
Your Embargo may ruin your own
merchants, and many others but if it
is continued, VIII make the fortunes OF
the traders in this province. Every a.
tempt that initiates against the general
interests Of the most self-interested of
men, Merchants and Traders, will be
resisted or eluded and 50 it ought to
be, IN truly commercial country"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20
-@S oCooCfc1Jfr931 e.

The Boston Gazette Of Monday last,
gives the following account of the very
extraordinary proceedings of the dem
ocratic members OF the General Court,
the last day Of sitting =:
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20
STANTON, (v1R.) MAY az.

Extract Of a letter from Coz. Sevier,
Of Tennessee, 10 his .frienG in this
place, dated Marble Strings, May
IA.
By last mail, | received an express
from Gen. Jackson, stating, that 44o
Greeks and Il whites, have taken po-
sitlon on the south bank Of Tennessee,
near the mouth Of the Duck river. and
had killed near about 90 persons, and
took some horses, sc.
If this be true, we shall have warm
work this summer have given him
orders to dislodge them, and otherways
to take defensive measures only, until
further orders"
INDIAN MURDERS.
Gen. Isaac Roberts, Of Tennessee.
has issued orders to the militia of his
brigade, requiring them to be in readi-
ness for actual service-in consequence
of an apprehension that the Indians in
tended to commence a warfare on the
whites.-Gen. Roberts, in his brigade
orders, bearing date the 9th April,
says, " I have lately received informa-
ton from Gen. Andrew Jackson, that
the Indians have murdered three fami-
lies, consisting of twenty-one persons,
small distance below the mouth of
Duck river, and two days previous 10
that, they attacked boat Of Mai. Col
bert's, In Tennessee river, on board Of
which were FIVE white men. They Kill
led two, and wounded three, one of
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20

whom has since died VI lis woun7,
The generals informant reports. ~,
there are encamPed on the south barr
Of the Tennessee, a hostile band ~
Creek Indians, amounting to four hun
dred and forty, and with them tweIr.
white men,"
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-06-20

DEBATE

II the Mouse Of Representatives, on pass
ing the Resolutions, offered by Mr..
WHEATON, 9th ult. C0nfiaVeZ.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
Land for Sale at auction.

WILL be sold at Public Sale at credit
w OIL and years, on Tuesday 22d
day ofMarch next, upon the premises, the lob
lowing tract of LAND /; to wit
One Tract containing 374 a.
ores, layingin Fairfax county upon the OK
road, adjoining the lands of'Edward WASH
ington and about u miles from the town OF
Occoquan. This Tract is all IN wood, lies
level and is we'll watered, and at least one hall
is valuable meadow land.
ALSO,
An undivided rnoiety Of a
tract in the county Of Prince William, corr
tanning 50 acres, whcreon George Mills now.
lives, immediately upon the river and ? miles
above the town ofOceoquan, will be sold the
following day being the Esd day of March.
.dLSe,
ore, ether tract on The following day, icing the
24th day Of March,
Containing about 200 acres
This land is under cultivation, lies weH,is
well watered and is under rent from year to
year, at 5cowt. tobacco Per year. 1t lies ad-
Joining the Lands Of VIM. Grant in Prince
William county, in 4 good neighoourhooa'
bout ls miles from the town of Occcqusp,
and S from Dumfries. The purchaser can
not have possession Of this tract before the LIST.
Of Jan. 1909.
.dLSO, 30
Willie sold The. following day en- 7he tremisea,
being the a5th day Of lNareh. go
One other Iractof Land COM
tanning 200 acres, Immediately At 'B1ara's
ford upon Occoquan river, and IS niles a.
bove the town Of Cccoqudn, this land is well
improved has goodbuildings calculated fora
tavern, store and distalery,, with Convenient
opthouses. a.a,t 49, -.
IndisputabIe titles Witt given e The apsr+
chaser, to eachof tLese tracts, on TIE frsf pay
ment being made, the purchasers gIsirg a
trust deed on all the premises to secure tho
payment of the other two thirds. ~
.aals.. N. Ellieott.;'' 80
goedaquan, 'Feb.sos Els1si a'ss
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
The Subscriber

nE GS leave to inform the public, that he
continues to carry on as usual, at his
house OIL Royal-strest near the market, the
opsiness of a White-Smith, Lock-Smith, Cut
ei,. selihanger, Elastic Trussmakcr, Gun &
PISTOL Barrel, Browning, Blueing Polishing
Ia the neatcst manner.
All orders. thankfully received and carefully
assenf.d to. All kinds of house work in the
smith line done in the neatest manner at tbs
s. !, Caleb HeHey.
NJ. % Sam
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
John c.. Vowel.
Mr.. c E N Err + s

l9tse he hleesa'c 10 iafsrnfdis Friends and fae
Pubic, s
THAT ne has commenced his Practisine
Bats, Fl will continue them as heretofore.
Sr.GENER1s begs the parents who hate
children to be instructed, will please to send
them as soon as possible, SO as to give them
an opportunity of improving sufficiently, as
he intends to lave an Exhibition at the con-
5clu.ion of his .school Tor their amusement
which will serve TO create ambition.
November 70. co
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
JOSEPH Vaudeville,

JOSEPH Vaudeville,
CORNER OF KIXc AND FA1RFAx- STREETS,
HAS RECEIVED,
5000 ID. Cohen Cheefe 1T quality,
Ela ton assorted Patent Shet,
so half chests & boxes
Imperial,
Hyson-skin,
$ pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bills. Rye Whiskey,
Is cases old Meloc Claret superior
quality,
70 lb. Nutmcgs,
so dozen London Mu0rd,
5 casks London refined S:lt-petre,
IS casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
80 boxes Soap,
Is do. mould and dipp Candles,
As kegs yellow ground Ginger,
so boxes HAVANA Segars,
cwt. Zantc Currants,
Raisins in boxes and casks,
Pearl and hulled Barley,
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with avery general assortment OF
Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell
low for cash, produce or the usual credit
Nov Is sf4
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
VOL VIII.
s~sx

Salss at Endue.
IN every Tuesday and Friday
- WILL BE SOLD
!, III: vsndue Store, corner Of Prince an
ns - Water streets.
xysristy Of Dry Goods, Groceries, &C 8
2 p,s,eulars Of which will be expressed NJ
- s KIN; Of the day---All kinds Of goods
' ,s;e us are on limitation and the prices 6
yh;s are established, can at any time bs
viewed S, and purchased at the lowest limitation
and priees- = a...,lar
WANTED
Afniddle aged woman. capable OF manag-
:. ahouse. To one of good character Loe-
81 81 Wages viii be given. Enquire OF the Prin
<r.
Sept. 9. -.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27

Jalrnary "a.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
90 One Cent REWARD.

.A6scsaded from Tie service efmy Family about
tsvo zuceks ance,
An apprentice girl fifteen years Of age by
name of KITTY LUCAS
a Ii persons are torewarred from har-
"A bouring her at their peril. If she can
be found in this city an additional reward VIII
be given but no charges paid.
Philip Wanton.
Feb. 2s. a*
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
TO RENT.

A convenient two story Dwelling Roa,e and
Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt
streets, lately occupied by Mr. John Ramsay.
Apply to
Eliza Wilton, or
Robert l. Taylor.
january 70. Saw
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27

WILL be sold at Public Sale at credit
W. OIL and years, on Tuesday 22d
day ofMarch next, upon the premises, the fob
lowing tract of LAND to wit
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
N O + I C E.

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-
perly authenticated, in the hands of Robert
Il Taylor, of Alexandria, or John IL Pcytoa,
OF D,rnfies, attorney at law, who will for
ward them Immediately to the subscriber.
Those persons Indebted to the deceased,
will plcascmake payment to either the above
mentioned gentlemen, or
4. Blackburn.
Rippon Lodge, Jan. 5. eotf
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-27
For Sale,

For Oale,
a VALUABLE MERCHANT MILL,
IN containing two pair of Stones and the
necessary machinery for manufacturing flour
also Mill for grinding corn and rye, and
Saw Mill, all in complete order. This pro
perry is very convenient to Alexandra, and
situated in most excellent neighborhood Tor
wheat and for retailing goods. For the a.
mount of the purchase, wet and dry goods
would be taken for a considerable part or per.
saps all, or some Alexandria property would
be taken for a part. For further particulars
enquire of the PAINTER.
February To-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

Court continued and he'd Cor Goochland coun
". at die Courthouse. en- Wednesday the 18th
day of Angusl. 1ROS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES


SPEECH OF JOHN Q. ADAMS, CONTINUED.
OF Col. James Taylor. the testimony has
been in one respect counteracted, and in a
mother much strengthened. II IS character
was so well known, and 50 universally res
pected, that no attempt could be made to
assail it, other than on the basis OF a sup
posed mistake. This mistake, Mr.. Smith,
in his affidavit, made before he left
this place, asserted that he expected to
prove by general Findley .he only third
person in hearing, according to col. Tay-
lor's statement, when the conversation, oc~
cosioned by the Querist, occurred. Mr..
Smith returns without the deposition of
general Findlcy but in its stead he brings
n deposition of his friend DR.. SeIlman, and
also a private letter from the same DIR
Sellman, intimating that General Findley
could not confirm Col. Taylor's testimony ;
but with broad insinuation that Gen. Find
ley would not give that deposition in favor
of Mr.. Smith, which he ought, for tear u
losing his office. On the fact of this par
ticular conversation then, we must balance
the weight of testimony apparently contra
dictory. 1t is barely possible that the con-
versations mentioned by the two witnesses,
were not the same, but held at different
times and as evidence seemingly variant
DtNWtSn TWO pSISOlS Oi CidIhCieTs OuSnl
always, if possible, TO be reconciled, per-
haps the fair and candid construction would
be that. If however it was the same con-
versation, we must be reduced to the ne
cessity of choosing which of the two wit
nesses has been most correct IN his recol-
lection l cannot but consider the express
testimony of Colonel Taylor, confirmed by
the silence of General Findley, as that
which is best entitled TO our belief. Col.
Taylor, we know, was on this occasion a
most reluctant witness; he had been the
friend and intimate acquaintance of Mr..
smith; his principle obviously was TO say
as little as possible, consistent with his OBJ.
legations to speak the truth. The impress
sions on his mind did not stand singly upon
his judgment; he had compared them with
those Of Gen. Findley, and by that compa-
rison had found them confirmed. They
had not slumbered upon his memory for a
length Of time, so As to lose their distinct
ness. He had communicated them to the
Secretary of State in his letter of 18th OF
October 1906, written a very few days
after the conversation was held. An ex-
tract of this letter is in evidence before us,
and it TALES exactly with Col. Taylor's tes-
timony given to the committee and before
the Senate. The impartiality Of Col. Tay-
Tor, his candor, his tenderness for Mr.
Smith, the excellency Of his general cha
racter, and $ appeal to the recollection
of another respectable witness in confirma-
ton of his own, all combine to give his tes-
timony the highest claim to our belief.
With DIR. Sellman / have no personal &C
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
aiebmunn 9orirc G urrent.
Electoral Ticket.

THE following is the Madisonian Elec-
i toral Ticket, republished for the infor-
nation of the citizens of Virginia:
Joseph Goodwin, sen. Nansemond.
BENJAMIN Harrison, Prince George.
Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie.
Richard Field, Brunswick.
Col Thomas Read, Charlotte.
Joseph Eggleston, Amelia.
Hugh Nelson, Albemarle.
Col. George Penn, Patrick.
Philip n. Nicholas, Richmond City
Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover.
John Roane, King William.
Robert Taylor, Orange.
Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier.
Robert Nelson, York.
Mann Page, Gloucester.
Richard Barnes, Richmond County.
John T. Brooke, Stafford.
Hugh Holmes, Frederick.
Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire.
James Allen. Shenandoah.
Archibald Stuart, Augusta.
Andrew Russell, Washington.
Gen. John Preston, Montgomery.
William Mckinley, Ohio
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Notice.

All persons having claiues against the estate
of John Gum. are requested to have them ad-
juslei as the law directs, and exhibited for set
Element, on or before the twenty fifth day of de.
ceulber next. as which time dividend will take
place This advertisement will be plead in bar
gainst any claim which may come against said
estate after that dare. tf.
IOUN TITRPIN Admr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
[Fom Dollars Per Amum-Paid in AdDance.l
At a Court of Quarterly

Session, held for Fluvanna county, the I'D day
of August; 1908.
Abraham Shepherd, PlaintiG0 T.,
AGAINST -,
Allen BERNARD and Joshua Barley,
Defendants. Wy
THE defendant Joshua BARLEY. NOT having
Il entered his appearance and given security
according TO the aet of assembly and the rules of
this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the that he is not an inhabitant of this couu
try on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel,
1t is ordered, that the said defendant Barley. do
appear here on the first day of November term
next and answer the bill of the plaintiff and tka,
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the city of Richmond for
two rnonihs successivey, and posted a, the front
door of the courthouse Of this county.
A copy-Teste,
John Timherlake, G.. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
John Poindexter, c. c.

u Y virtue Of the abave decree, shall proceed
~ on the 30th Of September nex,, at Louisa
courthouse, comply with the con,en's of this
decree, al which lime the parties may attend II
they please.
Henry Lawrence, M. c.
August 26 h. 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
At a 0uarterlY Sessions

Court continued and he'd Cor Gooehland coun.
". at die Courthouse, en- Wednesday the 18TH
day of August, 1903.
Christopher Anthony, jr.H Co. pits I 9
AGAINST
Sherwood slyoag. John R. B. rIdridge, { 5
and John Guerran,, jr. defts.) :!
TTiIS d. came The plaintiffs by their attorney,
and 'ke defendant Strong, not having enter
his appearance and given security according TO
the sct of Asse mby and the rules of this Court
and " appearing 10 the satisfaction of the court
thar Inc is not an inhsbisns of this state on the
motion Of the plaintiffs by their attorney, il is or
dered tina, the said defendant Strong do appear
here on the thi'd Monday IN November next,
and answer The plaintiff bill, and give security
for performing the decree of this court, and that
a copy of this order be forthwith published in
Some public newspaper, published in the city of
Redmond, fortwo months successfully, ard thar
another copy be pos'ed ~ the front door Of the
courthcu1e ofthis coun,y, and II is further ordered
thar the defendants John a. b Edridge and John
Cuersnt j.. do not pay, convey away, or secret
tn debts By them owing 20, or the efec's IN their
hands Of the said defendant Strong, so rs 10 rem.
der thensunable 10 pay the demand of The plain.
tiff stated in their SAID bill. with interest and the
costs Of this suit, until the further order Of this
court Pm
A Copy-Tefee,
WIN. Miller. G.. G.. G..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Louisa County Court, Au-
gust 9th 1903

gust 9th, 1913
William Raglaud Lucy Rag and, Thomas0
Poind.x,er and Sarah his wife, a'e Sarah
Ragana, Thomas b Watkins aud a mn his |
oyitc ia,e Ann Ragland. John Graves and
Mary lis wife. lae Mary Rag and, James
Michir nd Henrietta his wife, ,Se Henrietta
Pag and, and Nicholas |. Poindex;er and
Rebeeca his wife. late Rebecca Ragland.
Plaintiffs. /
AGAINST
Safaael Oveton, Jun adm'r. with the will an {
nexed of Samuel Ragland, dec. William
Cooke. James Nelson, Iamea Michie, Will
an c.. Pom lexier, executor of Warner II. |
Bros1dus, deceased. Overton Harris, Ed
ward Rag'and, Eliz Rbcrh Lawrence. adm'x. /
OF william Law ence, dec Thomas Ho il
dAy, Tho.nt IN Gibson, Nicholas Merwcther, |
and Barnett Moore and James Niche. adm's. |!
de boniS non with the will annexed of Samu.
el R2sland, dec. John Niche, William,
Cooke and Ludlow i5ranham, Defendants.
Tt appealing 10 the satisfaction of the cour
a the order Of pub cation made in this cauee
has been duiy published against the defendants
Samuel Over1on, jun. admir-. &c. Edward Rag
LAM, Nicholas Meriwether asd Barnett Moore
and they falling 10 appear and file their answer
anil give security according to law. the prayer o
the bii is taken Tor confessed, al 10 them, an,
the matter thereof is decreed accordingly /; and b
consent of the o,her defendants, this cause is re
feTred 20 the master commissioner 10 audit, stat
and settle The accounts of Samuel Overton, Jun
as admir- ofSamae RagIand, deceased, and max
report thereof TO cou,t, in order to anal deere,
A copy-Tes,e.
John Poindexter, c. c.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-10
FOREIGN.
WA NEAY-YORK.I

LoNDoN, September SO.
We have received a private letter from
Lisbon, which states, that the publication OF
the proclamation signed BY generals Berres-
ford and Kellerman, which is given in a
subsequent column, has created the utmost
discontent in the French army. General
Junot in particular was perfectly enragsd at
the loss OF has plumber, and has issued ator-
NAL protest against the Interpretation which
general kelisrnlan has put upon the coRyen-
ton.
On the other hand, kellernan contends
that the Interpretation was correct, but says
he did not mend that the proclamation
should be published as it will ruin him in the.
estimation q the French army.
PORTUGAL.
Onthe 10th, the generals appointed to SUI
perintend the execution OF the convention
in order to satisfy the minds of the Por-
tuguese upon the subject OF the property,
issued the following proclamation
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-12-10
lNr. 9uinceas SpeeeA continued. /

IEr. .sguinceys 55peecd continued.
Il is in vain to say that if the embargo
was raised there would be no market, The
merchants understand that subject better
than you, and the eagerness with which
preparations to load were carried on prtyi-
Gus to the commencement Of this session,
speaks IN a language not to be mistaken,
their opinion Of the. foreign markets. But
it has been asked in debate, 6 will not Mas
" sachuaetts, the cradle of liberty, submit
8 to such privations I" An embargo Iber-
~ wac never Graded in Massachusetts,.
Our Liberty was not so much mountain, as
q sea nymph. She was free as air. She
could sSim, or she could run. The ocean