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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
SAVANNAH, Aug. 29th. 1908.

From my observation of the spirit of pa
triotism, which has long regulated your pa.
perl feel no hesitation in troubling you
with statement of fact, by giving pub.
licity to which you will perhaps aid the
wish OF every good American, to become
independent of the manufactures of En-.
gland, AS bold stride towards total dis
entanglement from her pestiferous friend
ship.
Your extensive information must have
made you acquainted with the ravages
which have been committed on the cotton
crops of Georgia and South Carolina, by a
species of catterpillar-many hundred acres
of cotton have been totally destroyed in a
few weeks by those insects, and many opu-
lent planters have been brought to the verge
OF ruin. But it appears probable, that
what has been hitherto our greatest curse,
will now be to us blessing. An ingenious
and patriotic gentleman has ascertained
beyond the possibility of doubt, that the
cocoon of the caterpillar, which preys on
cotton, affords full as much silk, and nearly
of as gooda quality, as that from the cocoon
OF the silk worm. 1t must be known to
you, that early in the last century, when
the province of Georgia was settled under
the management oftrustees, it was suppos-
ed that silk would be the grand staple of the
country. large building for its prepare.
ton was erected in Savannah, and some of
it was exported to London, but it appeared
that the silks of the Levant aud Mediter-
ranean, could be afforded at lower price,
and its culture was discontinued.
1t seems like special interference of
providence, in times of distress like those
at present, (for which distress we have to
thank the tyrants of the ocean--the Car
thage of modern Europe) that valuable
staple should be discovered within ourselves.
Many planters fear that from the Immense
quantity of silk, which can be gathered d,
the market will be gutted, and tina, they
will not be paid for their labor. am of
id fferent opinion as the insect does not ap-
pear oftener than one year out Of four or
five, and as am, sure that the raw silk will
not be injured by keeping for that space of
time.
If you find this communication worthy of
a place in your paper, by publishing it, you
will greatly oblige many of the southern
planters, particularly one who is your friend,
and has long been your
SUBSCRIBER. -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
PETERSBURG, September 9.

The following article from New Orleans,
respecting gen. Wilkinson, speaks pos
tive language. Should general w. be
ultimately found guilty OF the charges
preferred against h m. should it be pro-
ven that he was burr's accomplish, and
pensioner of Spain, we Can only say,
for the present, that he has greatly de.
ceived his friends, and is more cuIpa
bic than even his enemies represent him
to be.
"We can announce with certainty to the
public, that we shall shortly have it in our
power to publish full and accurate account
of general Wilkiuson's commercial trans
actions with the Spanish government,
accompanied with the original vouchers,
signed by the general himself and his agents,
by which the whole fabric of tobacco spec
ulation, on which the court Of enquiry, at
Washington, has grounded its opin on, must
disappear like a baseless vision and we
are authorised to say, that the statement
on that subject presented TO the court of en-
quiry, in the shape of an account current,
shall be fully developed"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
NEW YORK, Sept. u.

Extract ola letter from gentleman in
chafieston, s. C 10 his friend in This city.
{" The federalisls here have started Gen.
C e. Pinckney for our next president, and
w. l.. Smith, for congress. Some very
grave and well written pieces have appear.
ed in the City Gazette, under the sigma
lures of Candor and Democraticus, poin.
ted against their election--Smilh has no
chancellor. Pinkney will not get vote
his pretended friends are all marpiols ;
they have always found when party
strength was tried, they have no Influence.
For my part, sincerely believe that If the
gen. was left to himself and the discre
ton OF all parties zDho know him, he would
be placed in more elevated poin, of view,
than by permitting the interference OF
those who have been weighed in the ba.
laoce and found wanting"
September 13.
Extract of letter from gentleman in
Quebeck to one of the. first commerce al
houses in this city, dated the 5th of Sep.
TENDER, 1903.
GO We have Lendon news here to the goth
OF July, winch state, that Russian goods n ad
risen considerably again, in consequence OF
all appearances of the adjustment of the
differences between Great Britain and Rus.
STA having van sized"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
FOREIGN.
RAYONNE Inne1A


On the 9Th, 9th, 10th, and 18th inst. his
Catholic majesty received at his levee the
numerous Spaniards who are i'm this city :.
He daily holds long conversations with
them; and they are every day seen return
ing from these audiences with hearts full of
expectation from that futurity which awaits
them from Prince of such gentle, friend
ly, and just character.
The following remarkable intelligence
has been received from Madrid, dated June
|6:-rhe English, always ready to make
stipulations for the blood of the people of
the continent, have not, in the present cir
cumstances, forgotten to make an expert
ment for buying over the Marquis de So
zorro, capt. general of Cadiz. Here fol,
lows the reply which he sent to the English
commandant.
My LoRn,
"My country has government have
no authority but that with which il has en-
trusted me, and to it your lordshp may
make your proposition. 1t does not belong
to me to listen to such things, and /
have never given your lordship any occa-
sion for asking such proposals; 1, hope,
therefore, that you will not renew them.
am much obliged to your lordship for
your congratulation, on account of my re-
turn to this city, and have the honor to be,
sc. &c. &c.
"MARoUIS DE SOZoRRo."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
From the Bait,more Wlie.
TO THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND.

You arc fallen upon times that require your
vigilance and firmness more imperiously than at
any moment since the revelation. Britain, van
pushed IN the field has never relinquished the
designs of efiecting by fraud what force failed
to accomplish. We like other nations, have
paid tribute to Algiers Britain pursuing the
barbarous precedent Of her brown Turkish Al
y-also demands enormous tribute. She has
passed nine different o ders Of council, Which
prohibit all trade to the Continent Of Europe,
but on condition Of paying such duties on tom
mage and cargo as she has thought fit TO pre-
scribe. Great God and is it possible that
americans Of any class Of politicians, whether
iederaiiats or democrats, can submit to a shame
iul surrender of their independence, and pay
this dlsgraceful tribute If they knew the re-.
ality of its effects they would spurn it.-Fel-
low-citizens ] will briefly shew their operati-
on.
BY the orders in council, the following taxes
duty or tribute, must be paid in England, on Al.
30 rican produce, before we are permitted TO
export 1t to the continent. Let any federal
merchant deny the truth Of 1t If he dare--It Is
taken from statement drawn up by an eminent
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
/ his city, from which we copy the follow

his city, from which we copy the follow
ing.
Un decret de notre governement, a or.
donDe la mise en- liberte. des batimens A.
nericaines qui await ete arre,es pour avoir
etc vis'ees par les Angiais; celia brouve
qne votre pavilion sera traile avec egard
dams nos ports.
TRANSLATION.
A decree of our government, directs the
setting at liberty of American vessels that
had been arrested, for having been visit
ed by the English this proves that your
nag will be respected in our ports.
September %.
Through the vigilance Of the Inspectors
OF this Port, there were last week seized, the
British schooner Polly and Nancy, Russell
master, from Nassau, and the French
schooner Friendship from Gaudaloupe for
an attempt to evade the Embargo law.
We understand that the former had, at the
time of seizure, cleared out at the Gus
tom house.
September IA.
The following article has reached us
from an unknown hand, but appears to bear
marks OF authenticity the subject is too
in eresting however, to be suffered to re-
main unauthenticated formally; and the
writer should at least have confided his
name to the editor, for obvious reasons.
(.Anrora.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
BOSTON. Sent. 10.

~ We are informed that gentleman
of this town. who has read the new Con-
stitution of Spain, and who has even COM
pared the translation published in the Ga
zette and Centinel, with the original, has
observed, that the features most congenial
to reason and republicanism has been omit.
ted, and the most prominent monarchical
parts had generally been selected no doubt
from inlfarfidf motives.-Ch Chronicle.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
From fhe SaLem Rerlafer.

from me Safem Register.
"lt is false that" not a single vessel
and cargo have been condemned in England
under her orders Of council" A CORES
ponuent has furnished us with the follow
ing cases--one a total condemnation. and
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
CHAP. 10.
General 4ishoafkiona.

Genera disfIo8itions.
Art. 1914 There shall be an alliance Of
fensiye aud defensive perpetually, as well
by sea as land, between France and Spain.
special treaty shall determine the pro.
portion which each power shall contribute
III case of war, by sea or land.
Art. 1873. The torture is abolished.
Art. 1874. If the government should have
notice that any conspiracy is forming a.
gainst the state, the minister of police Shall
give an order of arrest and Imprisonment
against the individuals as authors or accom-
plices
The whole consists Of l64 articles, and is
dated in Bayonne, July 9th, 1903, signed by
Joseph, countersIgned by the secretary of
state, Mariana Luis de Urquijo, and after.
wards signed by the junta assembled for
this purpose, consisting Of ninety-one mem
bers.
'ne Cortes consists of 172 members !;
their appreciation of the laws is given BY a
p urality OF votes. OF this assembly, only
70 deputies are chosen by the people, the
remainder being appointed by the king or of.
hcers immediately under his direction.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
cHAp. 8.
OF tie Council 0 E sfnke.

y =
Art. 50. There shall be council Of state,
over which the king shall preside, which
shall be composed of thirty individuals >
least, and of seventy at the most, and shall
be divided into six sections, TO wit: section
of the interior, or general police; section
OF ways and means; section of war; section
ct the marine; and section of the Indies.
Every section shall have president and
four individuals at least.
Art. SO. The heir apparent can assist at
the sessions OF the council Of state, when he
arrives At the age Of fifteen.
Art. SO. The council of state in the bu-
siness of its department shall have no more
than an advising voice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
CHAP 9.
a. ~ nearn,hL,l- 49,.

" me assembly, { CorteS.
Art 81 There shall be an assembly or
junta OF the nation composed of one hundred
end seveDty-two individuals, divided into
three estates. 90 wit; the estate of the cIer-
gy that OF the nobility that of the people.
The estate Of the clergy shall be seated on
the right Of the throne, that of the nobility
on the lett, and in front that of the people
Art. 50. The estate Of the clergy shall be
composed of twenty-five archb.shops and
bishops.
Art &C. The estate Of the nobility shall
be composed oftwenty-fve mobiles, who shall
be distinguished by the title Of grandees OF
the assembly, (grandes de Cories)
art. 81 The estate Of the people shall be
composed 1st oil sevcnty-two dcputiesfro
the provinces of Spain and the Indies: Cd.
Of thirty deputies from the principal cities
Of Span and the adjacent isles; 81. of ff.
teen merchants or traders; 4th. OF fifteen
deputies from the univers ties, learned per.
sons, or distinguished by their personal me-
rit in the sciences or arts.
Art. 65 The archbishops and bishops who
Compose the estate of the clergy, shall be
raiqed TO the class of members of the assem-
bly, ~ parchment, sealed with the CRANE
seal Of state and cannot be deprived oftht
exercise of their functions, but in virtue Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
PHILADELPHIA, September IL.

There is report hat Burr and Miranda
have both proceeded on the British fleer
for Spain this is by no means so impro.
bable, as may al first sight appear. The
British government have evidently, and
purposely given the Spanish revolution a
much more formidable appearance of re-
sls,ance than it ever really bore; and they
have IN he same views Iabored to stir it
40 and give i. fuel; but they never could
expect, with IS 600 Brush troops, t.
make any impression where there was al
army ofFrench OF quail numbers--much
less where the numbers are. so very supe
rior. II hey were TO land in GaHcid O.
Portugal, il would be problematical whe
Their they did no, fi9d their way back 20
many as survived of them) by march IN
the style that the Hessians and Hanoyeri
ans marchsd from Trenton to Philsdel
phia. As the great Object of he British
IS ooe ihatthey may have prospect OF
prof, by, that is the colonies of spain and
as Burr and Miranda we're before connec
ted and pad by Britain, in their schemes
upon SouthAmerica and the United States,
Il Is by nomeans improbable, that after
holding foRh hopes to the Spaniards, as
they held cut hopes to the Prussians be.
fore the battle of Jena-and as they held
out hopes to the Russians before the bat.
tie OF Rrhdland-and as they held OUT
hopes 10 tie Swedes before the capture of
S,ralsund-so they might now menace a
landing on the, Portuguese and Spanish
coasts, ard suddenly b. ar away for Carrac-
cas-, or he FIoridls or Vera Cruz.
We Should not be at all surprised TO
Ind suchto he their plsn--lho' perhaps II
IS giving their statesmen more credit for
abilhy Han experience past entities them
To- aurora.
The lie Of the day now is, that Mr. Ii.
vingstof from Bsyonne, was entrusted
with some confidential verbal message,
and tha the first thing he did on coming
on shois, was to make il public-this
would BE- a federal kind of proceeding in
deed; nr Liston was accustomed to re-
ceiye verbal communications when he was
British ambassador here--but we have not
heard, hDce Wagner was turned out of
the department of state, of any breach of
Official nformation--it is rather misera-
bic compliment 10 Mr. Livingston, to COM
pare him to Jacob Wagner. ID.
We saw letter on Saturday evening
from an eminent mercantile house at ST.
Sebss,isOs, Of July 7, toa merchant in
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20

We saw letter on Saturday evening
from an eminent mercantile house at ST.
oebasIisDs, Of July 7, to a merchant in
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20

American merchant ;--ir whose words give
it -
A list of a few Of the taxes imposed nv the
orders otcouncil on American produce, &c. Sc
lected from long list for the information of A.
mercan citizens
OT Recollect reader, these are only a small
portion of the articles on which YOU are reuuir.
cd by Britain to pay tribute =
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20

Gear and much beloved brother Napoleon
Che crown shall pass to the male descen-
danis, natural and legitimate of the prince
Louis Napoleon, king of Holland.
In failure of the male descendants, nato-
ral and legitimate of the prince Louis Ma
poieon, to the male DESCENDANTS, natural
and legitimate of the prince Jerome Ma.
poleon. king of Westphalia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20

Art. 90 Justice shall re administered in
the name of the king, by tribunals which he
himself shall establish.
Art. 90. The king shall appoint all the
jV~lges.
AT 100. Nojudge shall be deprived Of his
office but by the appreciation of the king.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
CHAP. IL.
or khc administration nf

Art. III. The system Of contribute
shall be equal throughout the kingdom.
Art 118. All the privileges which &C
ally exist, given to companies or indiviC
ais, are suppressed.
Art 119, The national treasury shall
distinct from the treasury of the crown
Art. 12l. The king shall appoint the
national treasurer.
Art 1913. The appointment to all the
fees shall belong to the king, or to the
thorities to whom it is confined by the Ia
and regulations.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-09

The Stages South Of alexandria.
e m the first of October next the Mail
~ Stage will running IS tol-
lows between Alexandria and Petersburg III
Virginia:
VIII leave Alexandria every day at E
O'Clock in the evening, and arrive at Dummies
by S in the mcrning-Leave Dumiries at o
and arrive at Fredericksburg by IL IL III the
m~oruinc-Lcavc Fredericksburg at u (noon)
and arrive at Richmond the next morning by
6 Leave Richmond at 6 10 and arrive at
! Petcrsbsrg by ii IL mthe morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every
! day at II l-a p. N. and arrive at alexandria
in the same time. This stage will carry no
more than 9 passengers on any account what
, ever. and not more than IA ID OF baggage
! can be allowed to each passenger.
! An Accsmn odation Stage between Alex
andria and Petersburg will also m
ruoning at the same time, every other Gay
/ throughout the year, without regard to Sun
| DAYS and will travel only in the day time
| On this line it is the intention OF tic owners
| ~ st,,dy the wishes and the convenience CT
| passengers. Still, however, regard must be
I had TO tune-\IOiiS oOutD "
they will breakfast at Occoquan, dire at stat-
| ford Court House, and lodge at Fredericks-
b,,ro-The next day will breakfast at 1.-THE
bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge
! at Richmond. And on the third day VIII
breakfast at the Half Way house and dine at
Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the Halfway house
and lodge at Richmond. Early in the Morn
;ng. breakfast at the Oaks dine at the Bowling
Green, and lodge at Fredericksburg Next
incoming. viii breakfast at Stafford court house
dine at occoquan, and lodge at Alexandria
The owners on this line too, have to re
quest that passengers will be as moderate a.
possible in the quantity of their baggage, a.
any thing more than a small trunk or parce
which will go within the body OF the stage
will be an extra CHARGE
The Prob7setOys.
August "a.
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The Subfcrsber
INFORMS TEE PUBLIC,

INFORMS TIE PUBIC,
16a' ne manufactures and has for sac, az as
@0h on the corner Of FaiJa1 and Priaee-
ssrrsts-
WILLS cf different iizes-
E:otpER and BRASS KETTLES Of all
Ass~A general assortment of lin WARE
,sn akssise executes all kinds OF BLACA'
pAifH WORK.
For Sale or Rent.
two story Brick House, at the lower end
sfince-street, in a g good situation ior busi-
"ssS and calculated to accommodate a family.
TO LEASE,
on A GROUND RENT 0 EVER,
Sxty-two fee, Of Ground, at the upper-end
Aing-strcst-Ssfee feet on Royal-street, be-
we, : FRINGE and Duke-streets.
ina highest price giyen for old copper,
rsSs' Lead and Pewter-and all kinds Of
~'fper and Rrass work repaired.
George MsNlunn.
August IS. dSm
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-09
Horse Shoelng Warranted.
THOMAS WHITE, Jun.
blacksmith and Fayyief.

A CQUAINTS his customers and the pub
IA lie in general, that he has opened shop
at the lower end of Union street. adjoining
Mr.. John Hunters ship yard, Fer the purpose
of shooting horses, in which line his abilities
needs no comment--and begs leave TO solicit
a share of the patronage of a generous pubic,
and to assure item that any work in the line
of his profession, shall not be surpassed by any
or the continent.
Blacksmith work of all kinds and description,
executed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
n. B Those who favor him with their Gus
tom will have the advantage of receiving his
advice and attention in ~farriery gratis.
A. a couple of smart Lads, from IA to
IS years Of age, will be taken as apprentices,
and treated with kindness, and strict attention
paid to their morals.
September s. dlm2aw3m
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Last drawn blank


SO P}anks,--Sum raised IL 600
including expence.
From the above Scheme, it appears that
Esre are less than W. blanks TO 4 prize, and
|hatthc prizes are to be paid without dedue-
foa,
The drawing will positively commence on
(he 2atA OF next month, and will be compiet-
b IN ten weeks. TIcKRTs at SIS so cents
pr sue at r. GRAY's BooK STORE, where
ne drawing Of all tickets sold by him Will be
Examined free ofexpencc. Prizes III the last
pew York Lottery taken in payment Tor TICK
fsin tbs.
Orders for tickets from the country, enclos-
Png TIE cash postpaid, will be punctuaiiy,
Pasnded to, and carly Information gwen OF
Pheir fate.
July Is.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-09
Charitable Marine Society Lotte,j
The drawing begins this-day.-First draw
blank entitled to Iivo Aundred Dollars.
ROBERT GRAY.

NObEkl IkA1,
BOOKSELLER AND sTATIoNER, K~ING-sTREr'
II AVlNG made a purchase OF a nam
LII OF TICKETS in the above Lottery,
ters them for sale5 in whole, half, or quartz
until further notice, at the following rate.
Whole Tickets, S575
Halt do. 5 90
Quarter do. ] so
The price will be regulated as the drawn
proceeds by the state of the wheel, inform
ton of which will be given at any time,b b,
applying as above.
Warranted undrawn tickets will be eA
changed for prizes, or the highest price il
cash given for prizes as soon IS drawn. AL
tickets sold by K. GRAY, will be examined
and everu Information respecting the Lotter,
given without charge.
August q.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-09-09

RestecJnNy informs his Customers and the
Public,
THAT he has removed from his former
stand on iairfax-strect. to the store next 10
the Washington tavern on king-*tteet where
he has for sale, u good assortment Of SHOES
of the best quality.
9th mouth, 5tn.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
10000 Lines,
Capers, Olives, and A~nchovies,
Loaf, Lump and brown Sugar,
Tea Of different kinds,
Coffee, Pepper, and allspice,
China, Queens-ware, Glass, &c.
Soap and Candles.
Frederick Koones.
September S. St
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Scheme Of a Lottery,

Dr. he Purpose Of raising a sum Of money to
aihthe finds OF the Charitable dzartne 90
riet, Of Baltimore.
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JUSI RECEIyED,
FOR SAIL BY
R. A
Cla7kson's Portraitu1s Of Q@ak.
e92Sn1
s volumes octave.
FREAKS OF COLUMBIA
R..
THE REMOVAL
OF THE
SEAT or GOYERNN4EN7,
A Farce.
August ii.