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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-08-26
VERMONT. BuRLrNe7or, Aug. S.
MeIanchoLU Event.

DTciancholD Event.
We have to record very mclancho-
" event, which took place in this vicinity
on Wednesday last. Revenue cutter from
the lines, commanded by Lieut. Harrington
with a serieant and twelve privates was dis
patched by the collector OF the customs in
pursuit of a large batteau called the Black
Snake, owned by persons near the lines, well
known there to have been some time en-
ployed in smuggling The cutter pursued
her up Onion River, where she was found
and taken possession ofby Lieut.. Harrington,
who owed on, while her crew was standing on
the bank of the river, and threatened to fire
on the first man who attempted to go on board
The Black Snake was named by part of
the crew of the cutter, who proceeded with
her down the river, while the smugge rs re-
peatedly declared they should never take her
Out of the river alive. They mad not gone
more than 100 rods, before they were fred on
from the shore, through the bushes, and one
man on board the Cutter, by the name of E.
las Drake, was shot through the head & i'm
mediately expired Several shots more we're
made, when Lieutenant Harrington ordered
his men TO steer for the shore.
Scarcely had they landed when the whole
contents of a large gun, called a wall piece,
about ten feet in length, carrying 10 ounce
balls, was discharged upon them, which
proved fatal to Asa Marsh, another of the
crew of the cutter, and Mr. Jonathan Orms-
by ali inhabitaiit Of this town, who returning
from his work, happened to be present at
this unfortunate' moment. The Lieutena MT
also received aball through his left arm and
was slightly wounded in his head. BY the
spirited cxertions of the people of this viii
lage, eight persons were apprehended ard
are safely lodged III the common Gaol which
is guarded by a detachment from the town
militia. A jury of inquest was mmcdiatelv
summoned who after view Of the bodies
and a careful examination of witnesses, RI =
turned their ipquisition that the deceased
came to their death by WILFUL MUIR
DER. Two of the pesrons apprehendel
viii probably make it appear that they
Oh.
An examination of the prisoners has not
taken place. AS soon as an enquiry is made
the public will have a minute delaiI OF the
facts in the mean time. 1t is hoped that ali
opinion will be suspended. There are four
of these desperadoes who have not vet been
taken, but the greatest exertionS are making
to apprehend them.
Just rs this paper WIS going to press, cap
tain HarmaD, and detachment OF soldiers
from the lines arrived here with person
called captain Peas, one OF the crew of the
Black Snake. He was apprchended on Hog
Island.
We learn that sloop loaded with 90 bar
rels OF Potash, was taken near the lines, the
day before yesterday.
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Ut PUBLISHED BY THOMAS RIrcHIE, or
PosITE THE PosT-orFIcE, AT FIVE DOLLARS
PER ANNyM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
MEDICINE FoR SHE BY
Moses DAVIS, at his store, short distance

Moses DAVIS, at his store, a short distance
above the court house in Richmond.
Moses Davis begs leave TO inform his friends
x the Public generally. that he has purchased at
advanced price from the patcntec, D.; LOLA
RUSS PATENT ASTIpILIoUs STOMACH Cox
DIAL, justly estimated as one Of the most valus-
BILE medicines in the whole ma,eriac medica
The heretofore great and rapid Sale, with the
increasing demand for this Invaluable cordial ;
the high estcemit sin through every part OF Vir-
ginia. and some other ofthe United States to-
gether with It's singular and uncommon virtues
III restoring weak and decayed constitutions,
with those complaints so very common in the
Spring and Fall, such as A,turnnal and bilious
fevers, dysentaies, &C. proclaim too loudly its in
trinssc worth, to admit even of doubt.
1t will be sold at the reduced price of one dol
lar per. bottle, s; lengthy dissertation on it pc
culiar properties furnished gratis.-And when
taken, to be well shaken.
Richmond, august IS. (ep1msslawlm)
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DOMESTIC.
FROM THE SALEM pso,srra. AVG.

The .foito7ving communication ahheared in
tie Salem Gazette Of .fug. 5, uhon 7chich
come remurks qeere made in the t7vo last
Registers. We understand enquiry has
been made for. the author, and he svas
found to be Boston Gentleman!!!
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WEST-ND{FS.
SPANISH REVOLUTION.
FROM THE NEw-YoRK GAzETTE.AU 1


T.. L
FROM H.fY.AN.NA.
We learn by the passengers in the ship
Nlgilant, Clay, arrived yesterday, that the
Governor of Havana had succeeded in fcrm-
ing Supreme Council, consisting Of the
following classes Mobility. clergy. ,ntr-
chants, plan crs, and patricans, or the res
pectlve natives OF the ircland.--Thc Cover
nor fs resident g til Corncil \ -arccla-
nation had been issued ordering ali Frei CHI
men not natnraized to leave the island and
several OF them came passengers in the vi
gilant. They were permitted to take their
property with them. The reason assigned
Tor this measure was, to prevent disturban-
ces with the populace who might have sa-
crihced them to their fury. SIEVE raj British
ships OF war had put in there with Dispatch
es.
The passengers further inform, that re-.
ports VIA jamaica [ky a smuggler from the
North side of Cuba,) say that Hcnaparto nd
permitted Ferdinand the 9TH to ;eturu to
opaiR-that all the French troops in I'ortu-
gal had been destroyed: also many Of them
in Spain. The Grand Doic of Sere had re-
quested 40 coo men al md be sent to Ma
drid immediately. The Senatus Consul an
had been ordered to call out the conscI,.,I -
OH OF 1910; who refused, and demanded {
the Emperor the troops already in Spain aid
ordered him to return to Paris: where some
riots had occurred, by pulling down The pic
lures and busts Of Bonaparte, &c Ano hei:
report mentioned, that an English feet h I'd
been seen passing Lisbon with nine sail OF
French ships az prizes.
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10 these 8candGiops anil Infamous charges
and insinVatioUs, mr.. Crop, in tie Ca
zeffe y ye8terday, hGs given tie flHozv-
ing an5aver---in 7Vhich he erculhafes
"fsct( .from fhe piie charges brought a.
&gGiHSf him, and Shczvs that he is ocfuated
6y heh"reSf hatriotiSm ana ioUe Of cou5t
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BosToN, August IS.

THE .foNo7oiHF dissent 10 The hrocceding8 If
the fogUn Of Boston is in circuiaion, and
has been signed by number ofresHecfa-
bie cftizenS.-H iShHbHshed ~ 8he5v there
is no secreey in The 6u8iHeSs.
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SALEM, August II, 1903.

ANSWER OF THE sELECTMES OF SALEM,
TO the Seleetmen ofthe Town IF Boston.
GENTLEMEN,
We acknowledge the re
ceipt of yours of the 10th inst containing the
proceedings Of the town Of Boston, relative
to the petitioning the President of the Unit
ed States to suspend the Embargo, either,
wholly or in part, according to the powers
vested in him by the Congress of the United
States" &c. and the request OF the Town OF
Boston, "that the same be laid before the
Inhabitants of Salem, that if they see fit,
they may adopt similar measures
We assure you, Gentlemen, it will,aiFard us
great pleasure to Cooperate with our fellow
citizens of the town of Boston in any and all
public measures which we believe VIII pro-
mote the public good.
We view Gas we have done from the be-
gnning) the Embargo as wise and prudent
measure, peculiarly calculated, to preserve
the United States from being involved in the
bloody contests of Europe, and to secure their
Commerce from capture and condemnation
under the authority Of British Orders of
Council and French DEGREES. We consider
that there can be no safety in renewing
commerce, while these DEGREES and orders of
Council are enforced; and confidently be-
-,
without our Interference, will remove the
embargo, as soon as it can be done with
safety. In this view we are fully supported
by the opinions of many Of the most respect
abe and wealthy merchants in Salem
We are also apprehensive that the mea-
sure recommended, wsuld be attended with
no salutary effects, but rather tend to en-
barrass the government, excite irritation,
and promote division, already too apparent.
We do not therefore deem it our duty, to call
the inhabitants Of Salem together to dcli5e-
rate on the subject, unless urged to the mea-
sure by our own Townsmen, according to
the provisions Of the law. ~.
We are respectfully, your friends md
humble servants,
JOHN HATEORNE,
MOSES TOWNSEND, ne.ect-
GEO. 6. J9H0NNOT, WfH 81
JOSEPH ROPES. "@|'m'
Salem, August -, 1908.
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vessels bound from the United States that
should sail for France, or the countries of her
| allies, after the orders of council were known
IN America which included all Europe, ex-
ccpt Grcat-Britain, Gibraltar, Malta, and
perhaps Sweden; at those places very few
OF those articles which we generally export
| arc admitted, and | think fewer still would
have brought the cost and charges. Great
Britain, it is said, would have permitted us,
| alter touching there, and paving duties, to
go to France, AVID the countries of her allies
Is there All Independent American, who
would submit to such impositions
Bonaparte had threatened to put in opera
ton his Berlin Decree, which he had howe
Yer forborne to do, so far as know, except
in one Instance of the Horizon, wrecked up
on the French coast but his severe and tv-
rannical decree, of the 18th December last,
called the Milan Decree, passed, declaring
all vessels that should be spoken with by the
British liable TO capture, which decree al
most prccluded the possibility of escape from
capture or detention. After these restricti-
ons on our commerce, had not the embargo
been laid, think great part Of our yes
SS,s sent So. the Continent of Europe. world
save been captured and condemned bv the
British, Gas their orders authorized Condem-
naton) and probably the remnant would
have fallen into the hands of the French
Ai'u sHNoS SNthts tdhSh piHtc, inc erect uD~
on the public mind, would think, have pro-
dnced war; this, added to the immense loss
which the Americans would have sustained
by capture and condemnation, must think,
have been far greater evil than the embar-
so, though that, taken separately from these
| considerations, is a serious evil yet, as
proof that it was necessary, | find out of
seven vessels, which sailed from this district
for the continent of Europe, in the month
preceding the commencement of the en-
barge. not one ever reached her destined
port in safety.
| 1t is insinuated that I am growing rich,
while others are suffering by the embargo:
have not reaped any advantage from it that
/ know Of, in any form whatever. Those who
best know me can say, whether have bene-
flied others or taken advantage of their ne
cessity. So far from reaping profit from the
embargo, my estate has declined more than
ten per cent. in value since it's operation,
which / am ready todemohstrate to any per-
son DESTROYS OF investigating the subject.
WILLIAM GRAY.
SALEM AuruSt IL 1903
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PALrtn1orE. Anrnst 10

The robbery Of the Roboreus from this
port, on her passage to New Orleans, is still
recent in our recollection. 1t was used as =
political machine to excite the detestation
Of our citizens against the French govern-
ment. How far the agents Of that govern
ment in the West Indies have justified that
robbery, the following information, received
in letter from gentlemanu Philadelphia,
Just arrived from St Domingo, will shew.
We could wish to I've enabled to present our
readers with similar traits Of friendship
from the British but alas, the hope is vain.
Ertrgct .fi'cet {etter. qv;ftfen 6U n gentle
man Jfrom TIE Cify u Sante Domingo.
have lately arrived from Santo Domin-
go--during my stay in that city, the papers
Of the ship foboreus came 10 hand. for the
purpose OF having her cargo condemned !;
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NEw-YoRK, Auqnst II.

I'VE 4 pN n, august II.
The following vessels were captured on So
turday last near MontaukP Point, by the u
States frigate Chesapeake, Commodore De
catur, and ordered for this port, where they
have arrived:
Brig Celia, Smith, of Ncw-Tork, from
Weathersielh for Dominica, captured of
Block Island.
Brig William, Moulthrop, OF Newhaven,
for Barbados.
Brig Hiram, Manro, of Providence iR. t.
for Martinique
Brig Little-Ann, Usher, from Bristol, OR.
~ for HAVANA.
Sloop Phoebe, Deville, from Providence,
for Cayenne.
We understand the Chesapeake fell in
with feet Of IS sail Of American vessels.
and that (0esides those mentioned in the a.
bove list) she captured 4 or others, which
are on their way 70 this port""dZer. .HGv.
We understand that Gen. Steele, Of Lem
caster, is appointed by the President. Col
lector Of the port Of Philadelphia, in the
room of John Shec, deceased.
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Tar Sr1rsG'R i8 ESs.

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= drip de,trons,2 6ringiay the ct tale Aafe
firm Of THOMPSON and VEITCH, 90
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LEWIS, AND CLARK'S
NIP or NORTH .f5fERIC.f,

From long itude. invest, to the Pacific Ocean
and between s66 and $50 north latitude,
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iREfoP EClDo
OF
LEWIS AND CLARK's, TOUR
TO IRE
PACIFIC OCEAN,
THROUGH
THE INTERIOR OF The CONTINENT OF
NORTH AMERICA,

THROUGH
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whol on his way from here TO New-york,
fogy ing lis correspondence.
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II q T l C E..

THE subscriber having qualified as s1ec1l.
t.Jr to the estate Of Col. Thomas Blackburn,
deceased, respectfully requests those who have lave
claims against the estate, to lodge them pro-
perry authenticated, in the hands OF Robert
/. z 'aylor, of Alexandra, or John p. Peyton,
Of Dunlirics, attorney at law, who VIII lor-
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Those persons indebted to the deceased
will please make payment to either the above
mentioned gentlemen, or
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TO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or to-
gether, four acres Of LAND, contain
ing from one and a quarter acre to TWO acres
each, most eligibly situated without the te :,
tory of Columbia, extending IN a rignt me
from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting Sreek'
intersecting jefferson, Franklin, and Green
street, and sounding east and west on fayr
cite and payne-streets.
A plan ofthe ground and further particulars
may be obtainea b. application 10
James Patton. !.
June %. avn
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subject to a deduction Of

Subject TO deductIon %
fifteen per cent. dosiars 1oo,oo'
The ,aost palurble casdPrfzes, from Soos, AM
ahssards to Be determined as foeeosSs !;
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.d,tkhorzed cyan act fhe Legislature q I's''s-
sylpunia, for tie encouragement q 5
USEFUL ARTS.
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fifty dollars each, 5o,oeo
Subject to deduction of
fifteen per cent. dollars 2oo,ooo
71e most uakdr5le cashPrizes, from zoos ana
s.t.vards to Be determined as fostos's !;
Dollars.
First drawn number on the'first
ten days drawing, each
First drawn Number on the sue
ceeslin ten days, each es
First lawn Number on the sue
ceeding Ave days,each 1900
First drawn Number on the sue
ceeding two days, each 5000
First drawn number on the last
dsvs ayaw;nr 10000
rris Lottery will positively commence
DRAWN on, the Esd day of Frebruary next,
Willie completed in % days at intervals, I'M
dertl,e .superintenGance ofGentlemca appoint
ed by the Governor, to whom approved secu-
rity has been given for the faithful drawing
: of the Lottery agreablyt to the Scheme. The
numbering fortile wheels has so far progress
set. under the direction of Mr.. James Oel-
lers, as to justify fixing the day Of drawing.
The cash piizesswii be pad at the bank IN 50
DAYS after the conclusiop Of the drawing, and
the Machines and Composition rights. deilver-'
!. ca to order, OH pay ment OF the deduction as
above. All prizes must be demanded IN one
year after the drawing, orthey VIII be consi-
dered as forfeited after that time.
TICKETS at enc Dollar and ygy
Gents TO BE had Of s.
JAMES OELLERS,
No. i South Tbird-st, Get.
LEONARD kEEHMLE,
No. 20, North 7h.rd-street.
THOMAS PETERS,
No. aa, NORTH Second street
THOMAS BEDWELL,
No t78, Norhs 7hird.sreet.
SILAS WILSON,
No. al, North Frontss',ss:..'
JOHN SHAW,
No. aga, North Seeond-Strest.
CHARLES HTTERS, 8
No.ti NORTH 7hird-srsts.
ISAAC CARPENTER,
No. 245, Sou!h Sseond-areei.
DANIEL MILLER.
]. No. 4a7, NORTH Second-st,est.
And at fhe Office of the Auro-
"a, and Freeman's Journal.
The Price of 7Tckets zlli advance as the. draw
ing Progresses.
Note the purchaseror holder of every tick
: ct, WILDE entitled to -agaiaable. Patent right
for manufacturing Sage, Starch, land Hair Pow
der from Potatoes, by a process entirely new
besides chance <Df the many saluable cash
prizes.
Tickets to be had at Mr..
RoaERT GRAy's Bookstore. ir
Alexandria who will be fur.
nished with a regular and cor.
ect lift of every day drawing
r1aauary 7. sssissAEse'
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CASH PRrzEs.

1000 do. Ts consist OF machines
for opening ofl-cast
worsted and open
wro't woollen cloth
ing into wocol. valued
at one hundred dollars
each, tpatent right IN
cludedl
1000 do. To consist of rights Tor
manufacturing orna-
mental mouldings for
dwelling houses and
shipping, valued at
Fifty dollars each,