Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-22

principal ship papers.
But II neutral vessel shall appear 10
have been SO warned, or TO be Otherwise
informed OF the existence Of the blockade,
or TIC have sailed from her las. clearing port
after it may be reasonably supposed that
this notification might have been made
public there, and yet be found attempting,
or intending TO enter either of the ports Of
the said Islands, such vessel shall be sci.
zed and sent mo pert for legal adludica-
uon. Aud with respect TO neutral vessels
coming out OF The said ports, having any
COLONIAL produce, goods or merchandise
on board, appearing 10 have been laden
alter knowledge OF the blockade--such
vessel shall IN like manner be seized and
sent in for legal adjudication.
Given on board the Belieisle, Carlisle
Bay, i4,h Ost. 1908.
BY command of The Rear Admiral.
ALEX. COCHRANE.
JOHN S. TRACEY.
Nov. 16.
From The Pubic LEDGER.
In our last we took occasion 10 no.
tice what would be the probable con-
sequences Of a continuation Of our
embargo, If continued FOR any length
OF Sime. We adverted particularly
to he effect which it would produce
In those countries that had depend
ed on US tor supplies of the various
products of our country. We did
not expect to be able TO furnish so
soon such strong evidence in sup
port OF what we had advanced in
our remarks on the letter of Mr..
Murdoch, of London.
The following is an extract of let
ter from very opulent mercantile
house In Jamaica, who are at the
same time agents for number OF
large estates owned by persons In
London, 70 merchant in this town,
We hope our readers will not consi-
der this as one Of those letters
which are written by persons unac-
quainted with what they write a
bout, or one IF those letters manu-
featured for party purposes. The
house in Jamaica is well known, and
the merchant here is one of our We
~ intimate friends. The planters
OF this country will read this letter
with interest.
Kingston, 30th .dngust 1903.
Z" he prospect OF markets being o.
penrdi on the continent (of Europe)
are now so great, that no person viii
think of sending produce to America,
to run the risk OF having it locked up
by an embargo. We consider this mel-
sure one of the best that could posi-
bly, happen for the interest of am Al
CT. The planters, whose negroes
were unprohtably employed in making
sugar, nave now tlrned part of them
to the culture of provisions. There
never was more abundant supply
than at present; from one place of our
own we expect to sell two hundred
bushels of corn--What -four is wan
ted, is only for the navy, army and
towns, which few cargoes will fully
supply, and when your embargo is off,
you will find our markets full, and
your products selling Tor little or no.
thing. We are splitting our own
hogshcad slaves and heading we
trust to supply from Quebeck for
our puneheons and our coffee we can
put in bags. We every day feel our
selves more independent of you, and
laugh at the policy of your govern.
ment, which is giving us the trade Of
the world, while our ships are rotting
by the wharves. We would not be al
all surPrizcd to find your government
preventing Anne rican vessels from ira
ding to their colonies, particularly il
a peace takes place"
Died, on Monday last, at Frankfort
Philadelphia county, Pa. Stepher
Decatur, late commander Of the u
States ship Of war, the Delaware, anc
father of the commodore. He ser
we'd with reputation in the revolution
ary war.