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" II E L L ING,
THURSDAY, 29th April, 1903.

The Special Embassy.
he great length Of the letters which
passed between Me8srs. Madison and
Rose, induces us to decline their inscr-
tion N the Repository. The subject
which oCcasioned the embassy, has ex-
cited much sensibility in the public
mind. Considerable interest was con-
sequently felt, respecting the course pur-
sued in relation to the mission, and re-
speeding its issue. For the satisfaction
OF our readers, we here give a summary
OF the CORES pondence, sufficiently com
prenensiye, we believe, to afford a view
Of the ground taken by each, to which
they 60 tcnaciously adhered. The ar
guments illustrating and supporting
these grounds, we omit, for the reason
mentioned above.
After the arrival of Mr.. Rose, the
discussion Of what he made a prelimi-
nary point, commenced in a conference
between him and MFR. Madison. This
discussion was continued in a note from
Mr.. Rose, dated the Goth of January,
1908, and in q letter from Mr.. Madison,
ia reply dated the 5th Of March-this
reply would FIJI five pages OF this paper.
The discussion was closed by a note,
nearly as long as Mr.. Madison s, deli
Fered by FIR. Rose on the / 9TH Of March.
Mr.. Rose stated that he was expressly
precluded, by his instructions, from en-
terirg into any discussion for the adj
iustment Of the affair Of the Chesapeake,
50 long rs the Presidents proclamation,
interdicting the entrance of British arm
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Po'So toIdiSc oo1S men which, With our
present peace establishment, will in
crease the regular force of the United
States to ten thousand men, exclusive of
the navy and the marines. The discus
sion has been very extensive and taken
wide range, involving the absolute and
relative situation of the country, and
the state and views of the two great
belligerentpowers of Europe. The adj
vocates of the army contend that in the
present strange and convulsed situation
OF the world, some additional military
force is requisite, as measure of pre-
caution; that our long lire Of sea coast,
and our extensive frontiers need protec
ton and our fortifations and milicia-
ry ports to be garrisoned that the Bril-
tish may Invade us from the North
the French and Spanish from the South !;
and the Indians from the West. A
Hochlort squadron may steal out and
attack our citizens, or land force in
FLORIDA or louisiana. The British
may attack us, as they did the Danes at
copenhagen, and the Turks at Constan-
tinople.
The opponents Of the bill could per
celve no occasion for this military force.
1twas incredible that this country would
be invaded and if SO, the militia were
competent defence. 1t was ridiculous
TO suppose that this force if distributed
on our coast and frontiers would be Of
any real service. The quota assigned
70 each point would be too small for a
ny use. They could not protect us a
galnst invasion or naval attack on our
cities. As our treasury was almost
drained, and our commerce nearly dcs-
troyed, the expense Of this force was
much insisted upon. 1t was also con-
tended that the embargo had been laid
as a substitute for war, and that the
war system and the embargo svsem
were incompatible. Mr.. Quincy and
some others were in favour Of the bill.
because they conceived some addition
30 our peace establishment necessary :
and though they conceived the add
ton proposed somewhat too large, they
chose to vote for it, In preference to
having no increase of our regular force.
The members who in 90 voted against
an army, and who now have wheeled A.
bout and for what they then so loudly
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IL tolCC' LAG represented,
that the introduction was productive Of
considerable prejudice to the interests
Oh Great-Britain, in relation to her mi
litary and naval service, the honour of
her flag, and the privileges of her diplo-
matte agents He contended, that in it's
effects 1t amounted to retaliation and
set-assumed redress and that after the
repeated dlsavowals of the conduct of
the officers IN the case of the Chesa-
peake, and assurances of a disposition
to make reparation,the continuance of
the proclamation would evince a spirit
OF hostility incompatible with negocia-
ton.
Mr.. Madison, In reply to Mr.. Rose,
pronounced his demand inadnissible.
He enumerated series Of aggressions
previous to the attack on the Chesa-
Peake: He stated that redress had been
claimed Tor these irregularities, without
effect; and that these repeated, uncon-
trouled excuses of British command
ers, as well as the outrage on the Ches-
aPeake, rendered the Introduction neces-
sary as measure of preCaution. He
contended, that reparation should be
made for the injuries which preceded
the proclamation, before demand for
resembling it could be entitled to con-
sideration. He also contended, that e.
ven # it were admitted that the attack
on the Chesapeake was the sole cause
OF the proclamation, and that the dis
continuance and disavowal of that ag-
gression, furnished just ground for ex-
PeCting revocation Of the Introduction;
yet as taking some Of the crew from the
chesapeake formed part of the offence,
and the men taken were still detained,
the aggression was still continued-and
consequently, on this score, the claim
was not supported by the fact. HeApro-
posed that the subject of the Chesa-
Peake should be discussed and init
mated, that if the PREPARATION Mr.. Rose
was authorised to offer, should be deem
ed satisfactory, it would be received as
pledge Of the disposition of his Britain
mic majesty to redress and prevent re-.
currence Of the evils upon which the
proclamation was founded, and against
which it was intended to guard. He
also intimated, that if this course was
adopted, the act making PREPARATION, and
81, l. IL.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-14
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, ocTcBER ii, 1905.

At numerous and respectable meeting of the
Republican Frseholdcrs of Fairfax County, Vir-
glnia, held at the tavern of Resin Wilcoxeil n
Monday the Sd day of October 1885, agreeably
20 public notice
General THoMsoN MASON, was appointed
Chairman, and
JOHN &. HUNTER, Secretary.
On motion, the following gentlemen were an
pointed committee for the purpose of draught-
ing Resolutions expressive of the sentiments of
the Meeting. Gen. Thomson Mason, John C..
Hunter, George Graham, George Summers.
Humphrey Peake, Henry Rose, William Moss,
James Waugh, Francis Golfer, George Minor,
and Lewis Summers The committee retired,
and in short TIME reported the following which
were unanimously adopted
ReSoived, That our confidence in the wisdsm,
patriotism, and integrity, of the President and
Co SO ofthe United States, is undiminishcd---
ana lat the Just, pacific and strictly neutral con
duct which our executive government has pre-
scribed to itself and which it has firmly and tndc.
vlatngIy pursued in all its relations and inter
course with foreign nations, commands our high
est appreciation, and entities it to our most yea.
lous support.
ReSoived, That the DEGREES of the French
Government, and British Orders in Council, were
not only such outrageg on our commerce. but
were also such direct attacks OH Our Indepen-
dcnce, as mperDusiy TO call ON our government
Tor prompt and efilcaCiOus measures to counter.
act tiemtl'at to it were left the alternatives on
" OF war with all or one of the bclligcrent DOW.
ers--Or % submission 20 the most fragrant viola
ton ofnational right and rational Independence
or d temporary abandonment OF the ocean, until
the pelting of the storm should have passed by.
To have waged war against all the belligerent
powers would have been Quixotic-Ag sinst ei-
Their of them would have nee. ;salily entanpled
us in alliances With the Offers, policy so EN-.
PhaticaIly deprecated by the great Washington.
To have submitted, would have been pusilia.
'.mn0s sacrifice Of national honor and nclepen
dence To have IeiInquished cur pursuits o.
tlie ocean fOra time, ems to have been that
measure rs which our government was lIfipcri
Ousiy urged bv every dictate of humanity, as wei,
IS sound 2 icy. 1t has certainly preserved us
rom becoming party in. ono Of tic mort desc.
lstIrg wars thgt ever disgraced the annals oi
nan Is has saved to us q number uf our fellow
citizens and an immense value OF property thai
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was aa6,t or .l,e ocean lit has .iyen she belIire

was afOat or :he ocean sit has given The bellire.
rert powers time to revise their conduct under
tbs f,essurc oi these Inconvenience which that
conduot Brought upon themselves and 1t has
preserved TO us unsuijied our national honor ant,
dependence, at the expence certainly Ut many
Individual pecunary sacrifices but they are ga
crihces To patriotism, and we cheeriuiy make
hem.
hesofrsd. That although think every maj,
WAC is not disposed To sacrifice the good of his
country to personal or party ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ought at ali tunes, to be exceedingly CAUTIOUS IN
puniicly disapproving of any protesting against
such measures as HIS government may have Ia
Ken la coercc foreign powers INTO i respect for
Its righ,s--yet if any ct~rr ci,izes choose SO to
do, III candid and respectful manner, we know
OF no right that any other portion of them have
TO object ; but when such se,iitioas ana disorge-
ntsing sentiments Sach base, uqJauaded ana mad
ctouS caf'1iiaies against our government as are
cohlalned III An address 10 the President of the
United States from certain persons styng them
selves a conimitee of the people OF Augusta
county, attempted III be disseminated among
the people byparty T,cn, tor party purposes, W.
u'i''k 1t the duty OF every gooG man. of every par
ty, To come forward ami express his decided dis
appreciation and utmost adherence of such pro-
ceedings.
Resolved, That whatever differences of opini-
oil may have existed among us; as to the ,..opric-
ty of the original nomination of :, fit yc,,ji.c;n
Character to fill the Office o! president OF The IT,
States, We are now GATED upon, by every princi-
pie OF Patriotism, to sacrifice t,os,. differences
at the altar of the public good, and to the promv-
ton or the general cause Observation-Disclosures
tore, having great Confidence in the talents and
integrity OF James -if..fSo., we viii zealously
support him at the ensuing election, for pre.i.
dent OF the u. S.
Resolved, That we will also zealously support
the election # George Clinton. as Vice President
of the U. States-tne whole tenor of his life. as
we'll as his decided and marked disapprobation
ard reprehension al the conduct of Aaron Burr
M the election OF President i'll the wear 1901, are
sure Pledges to us, that he never will disappoint
the wishes OF the greatmass Of his friends by the
aid of his enemies.
Resolved, That the foregoing proceedings be
Signed by the Chairman and Secretary and pub
lished in the National Intetigencer and the alex
andrid Daily Ga2ettc.
THOMPSON MASON, Chairman.
john c. HUETER, sec'ry.
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STAUNToN, October S.
ADJOURNED MEETING.

AT meeting pursuant to Adjournment, of
between 400 and 500 of the citizens of Au-
gusta county, on Thursday last, totake into
consideration our present state of affairs,
Gen. Robert Porterfeid was called to the
chair; the Address and Resolutions present
ed ON the 18th ult. being read, on motion
that the same be adopted without discussi-
on, the question was negstived by MAORI
ty OF fzvo debate then took place. The
hddress and Resolutions were opposed by
Mr.. John Coulter, and advocated by General
> Blackburn. Time not permitting tic dis
cussion which the nature ,f the subject was
thought by few to require, the meeting ad-
Journed until the 9Th Monday in November.
Censor J
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dent. The latter pavt Of this news wants
!, IS noe, however. imp-o5a-

dent. The latter pavt Of this ne@,s wants
confirmation. X Is noe, however. iTp-o5a-
lie.
:. The interior of the republic is in the most
profound security. The public roads arc
perfectly safe; and the manufacturers are
working peaceabiy under the empire of the
laws which assure to them their rights anil
the price Of their labour. This is not the
case in the department OF the north, where
insulrections provoked by the most fright
full dcsposism. break out in all directions.
"We suffer ,nanv privations of the arti
cles to which we have been accustomed in
consequence of the American Embargo -
How long do you think it will endured Yorr
own commerce must be considerably injured
by it from the scarcity OF those things which
we have hitherto furnished YOU. Here every
thing is without price, and our productions
are of h,t!e or no value. Flour will bring
from 40 TO so dollars per Dbl. wine i'll ilnds.
from 90 to 100, and other articles in proper
zion.
Commerce at the Cape is entirely pa
raised. The English merchants who are
established there write to their correspon-
dents in England that the place is not tena-
be.
cat the moment in which write YOU, an
advice. beat to the President has arrived
from the Mole, and we are informed o!hci-
ally that Chrstophe has arrested Gen. Ro-
main, whom he accuses Of conspiracy. The
soldiers who are firmly attach I'd to their ge-
neral, have risen against the tyrant. The
whole ofthc great parish of Limbee. distant
about seven leagues from the Cape, is i'll O.
pen insurrection. The army Of the Mole
which had begun its movement towards the
west, is already rcassembled at Bouccasin,
ready to march at the first signal The go
vernmc, mt l will be sworn 20 you, will not ne
glect anv of the means which are in its now
er for reducing the rebels.
Z" All our political affairs are in a state
which promises aprosperous issue: Our cul-
aviation, in spite of the war, presents ia
vorable aspect; and we have now on hand
so millions W.T.. of coffee, and six millions VT
of logwood. When the troubles of Hayti
have ceased, we shall again be able to supply
annually from SO to SIS million VT. of cot
tee"
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COMMUNICATION.

Iile remarks contained in the " Spirit of
'76, of the 11th inst concerning the Editor Of
the Enquirer, have NOT passed unnoticed.
The interposition of the Civil Authority pre-
vented the Principals from either adjusting
the Misunderstanding, or carrying the dif.
terence to eXtrenitics. This information is
given to the inguiSitive, by the Gentleman
who acted as the friend of the Editor of the
Enquirer. i'll the communications which took
place between himself and the Editor of the
" Spirit of 49,
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CHARLEsToN. Oct. s.

CHARLEsToN, Oct. 5.
a letter from Havana states that the Vice Roy
of Mexico had refused to acknowledge the goy
ernment of the Seville Junta. The last accounts
we have seen from New-Mexico, which are da-
ted 30th July, contain the most enthusastick de-
scription of the rapture with which the Mexicans
received the information of ,he Spanish revolu-
ton, and of their attachment TO Ferdinand 9TH.
His portrait was carried in procession, through
che streets amidst the roar of cannon and the &C
CARNATIONS of the people.-The details of these
transactions are contained in the HAVANA Auro-
IA, with which have been favored to the
18th September. Courier.
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1,l8T,256
79.Og5.356

From this it may be seen at one view that the
Britiah have taken from the citizens of the u.
s'ates the enormous Sum of79 ,095, 356-say sew
enty nine millions Of do!lars--and condemned
more than the Franch. Fellow Citizens, read
tis, and say which has robbed us of most money,
tine French or the English-By this you will see
had not the Government ofthe United States put
On the embargo, the English would not have left
but very few ships belonging to the American
Tnrrchats, and but little money to buy the beef,
pofA and butter from our country friends.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-14
NEw-YoRK. Oct. 7

On Wednesday, the Governor Of this state g,
5nd several other officers Of distinction, di-
ned OF board tue Chesapeake frigate at tbs
Watering Place. When the party had got
IN board, the yards and tops were hand
soinely manned with her crew, dressed in
write rrowssrs and blue jackets, and feGe-
raj salute was fred. The day was spent
with great harmony, and The guests return
ed TO the ciiy in barges at an carly hour in
ihe evening.
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SAFE VI, Oct. 4.

TRIBUTE or REsPEcT.--On Friday last
the federClisjs ot Tewhuryport gave pub
Tic dinner 10 the Hon Timothy Pickering.
Ezq. a large procession formed ON Ike Mail
proceeded 10 CoSrrn's Hotel, where they
received Mr.. Pickering, and thence TO
Washington Hail. The entertainment was
elegant, and the citizens manifested great
satisfaction in having al opportunity of pay
ing tribute Of respect and gratitude to this
distinguished Patriot. The Hon Mr.. Liver
More, presided at the entertainment,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-10-14
THE NATURAL BRIDGE.
A POEM By J, DAVIS.

WHEN Fancy from the Azure Skies,
On Earth came down, before unseen;
she badc the wondrous Structure rise,
AM haply chose this Ivan scene.
lhe Graces too, with sprightiy air,
Assisted IN the work divine;
lie Arch they form'd, with incest care
AND made the murm'ring stream incline.
Then Fancy from the pile above,
would gaze with rapture, her,linr DER :
Andchalh'd behoi} the streamiet rove,
Whde Echo mocs'd It's feeble roar
And here the wand ring Indian stood,
With uplitt hands, and eye amsz'd,
As sudden from the devioii. wood,
He first upon the Fabric gaz',i.
Wrapt in these Shades, love to rest,
Had from tie world, the world from me
Ana OH what transportfilis die breast,
Amidst this solemn scenery.
Lo mere the scarcely waving trees
An awful Stiffness throw around
Safe Sheltered from the Gliding breeze,
That dies upon the higher ground.
See on their bark the lover true.
HAS carv'd the m;dden's hallow'd name,
Whose kindling glance from eyes Of blue,
Awak' d the soft resistiess harne.
And here the print of Mary's feet
Has nark'd the violet's fragrant dew,
Where, stealing round, her Love to meet,
Her Ups TO his with passion grew.
And here the Dove has built her nest.
And soft repos'd her silver plume
And here the Hum :.ird's painted breast,
Has hovcrd DER the fowret's bloom
See Tadmor's domes and halls of state.
In undistinguish'd ruin lie
See Rome's proud empire weld to fate,
And claim the mourniul Piigrim's sigh.
But while relentless Time impairs
The monuments of crumbling art
rms Pie, unfading beauty wears,
Eternal in its ey'ry MARI
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COMMUNICAT

To The Managers IF the P5;Gielblia Lottery, far
the Proniotionet Useful Arts.
The Adventures in Richmond, are solicitous
to know whether the above Lottery has been
drawn which was 10 have commenced last Fe-
Druary') ana II not, whether it ever will be, for
they have heard nothing of Blanks or Prizes.
since they purchased your tickets.
Oct ia
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
" pNtLApELpBlA, Oct. S. 1900.

- HlLA II LtBlA, oCt. 1cUc.
we have the best accounts this day
from The Westward-int the aristocratic town
OF Carlisle, we have carried the republican
inspectrs-Our triumph in this state ex-
ceeds oar most sanguine hopes of three
months ago. Ross has begun the reign of
terror in the Western country-by institu-
ting suits against individuals to the number
ot seNcntecn--So far has he carried his ma
Lightly and the spirit of persecution that G.
ven the sanctisy of private dwellings, have
been violated. The house of Col. Acheson
III Washington, Pennsylvania, was broken
open. and that of Mr. At.amson Tannehill,
one of the members of the Madison electo-
rial ticket, also. The Embargo has done the
business OF the tories in the Western coun-
tries; the people there applaud and APP
prove 1t, and the tories attribute their fail
IRE in the West to the publications of their
own prints from this side the mountains a
gainst the Embargo. The infa nous conduct
q, Ross to Mrs. Marie has lost Ave thou-
sand votes in circle of sixty miles round
Philadelphia
g In our city election business, we are go-
ing on here beyond all former doings, admi-
rably. We make no doubt of CARRYING the
city tickc. by 200! We had only 5 wards
out of ID last election we have now seven
and half; and throughout the state we
snail perhaps gain all that Gould have been
expected by the most sanguine''
1--WE have received answers from the
greater number of the members of the Eiec-
! tnr0i firt'"t nte.lai..r .he..:scI.,-: -;
MADfsoN-and have heard indirectly from
i them also that the TWENTY VOTES here,
arc as secure as the mountains of Ailegha-
ny !'-LGus Dee las Burn-him would saw.
~ 7. Pn6. .ddu.
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We are authorised to say, that certain accounts
have becn received III this city, stating that Gen
CHARLES CorEswoRTH PtNcKNEY, of this
State, will be supported by the Federal Repub-
icans throughout the several States, at the cnsu-
ing election, as President of the United States
Charleston Courier
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TECHNICAL PUN.

&c HNICAL PUN.
The following letter was sent to q match
maker in this state, by printer, in conse-
quence of which the balance between them
was accurately regulated
SIR,
ct having become necessary to soind nh
a large number of outstanding accounts to
prevent my running dozvn in business, by
advancing the small sum. you owe me with
out loss Of time, you will assist IN keefiing
me IN motion.
Yours, &C.
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The Spah;ards seem to be pursuing the
wisest Course for promoting harmony aud u
Mon of efforts, & avoiding civil discorti--the
calling of one general conremtion for the re-
collation. of their affairs. It was intestine dis
cord, and the clashiug of rival chiefs, which
principally contributed to ruin the cause of
the insurgents of lie Vendee.
The Spaniards are as much wiser in the
choice ct their meany, than tho5c insurgents.
- thcir cause and objects arc more admira-
bic and hallowed.
Ufliap Jhcnfson, Esq. (of Virginia.
has been appointed by his cXccliency go.
vernon Claiborne, Attorney General OF this
Terri' Dry ..Crieana Courier.
. Ballots for the choice of Treasurer. on Mon
day last.
Irst--For Nathaniel Pope.
Gen. John Preston, 3
Gen Minor, 2
No choice.
At the se2ondbaliot Gen Minor was drop
ped.
Third--For y. Pope, 6
Gen. Preston, q
Majority for NJ. Pope.
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A letter from mercantile house in Lii
verpool, says, American vessels are allowed
to discharge their cargoes, and reload in Ri
ga.
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Accounts have been received in England
from Tenerife. which state that as soon as
it was known there that the Royal Family
OF Spain had been trepanned to Bayonne by
Bonaparte, and compelled to renounce their
rights, the inhabitants came to an unanimous
resolution to resist the usurpation of Bona
parte. All the French Merchants and Re
sidents were put in prison, and guard was
placed over the French Consul, but he was
permitted to reside in his own house
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E-rfract Of a letter receiUed By a gentleman
0Portsmouth .frsm BraziLs.

-. fERNAMBUCO, july %.
he commerce of the Brazils being now
open to all states in amity with the crown
of Portugal, induces me to take the liberty
OF proftering you my best services here, and
at the same time to hand you the state of
our market for American produce.
Flour Is dolls. per. Dbl. tar 10; pitch
10; goldfish 10 per out. 1913 lbs cordage
SS iron lo60cts peas & beans in demand,
and none at market; olive oil do do red
or port wines do. do; butter Scots per Id. /,
gun-powder rs dolls. per Dbl. Sc lbs.
6 Cotton a dolls. per airole, SO lbs En-
glIsh segars IA a 1 1-2 do. coffee J
do; hides Ia, 1 1-2 dolls. each