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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

NEW BOOKSTORE -Le,yis .4aaans. has
L taken the Store, on the corner of the main.
street, d the street leading the basin, between
the Eagle and Globe Iavc,7s, on the same side
where he has opened and has for sale, an elegant
assortment of ROCKS, in the different depart.
ment OF science His collection OF L.4Y, is the
most extensive of any in Richmond, and general.
~ the best editions, and well Bound He has al
SOS good assortment OF Medical Books, of Dipi
Wty History, miscellany, the Latin Classics, and
most or the School 6ooks III general use +; a hand.
some assortment of 9uils, Letter ard Writina
Paper, Sealing YAK and Hafers, Ca,,iels Hair &
Drawing Pencils, Peeves' Colours. Indian I,rR
Fiutes, f!fcs and FiGdiestrings, &c He has like
wise, very handsome selection Of the Poets, 8.
| good collection Of Novels, Rornances 8. Plays
As it is his intention TO keep up his assortment
with the addition of every new work of merit as
they appear from the Presses of Philadelphia and
York, he hopes, ~ his assidnty and atten.
ton to his customers, in procuring FOR them any
work to be haa of either of those places on the
shortes; notice, to gain Meir confdence and naeyit
portion of their generous patronage. He as.
Sures his Friends and the pubic, that his Books
shall all be ut the regular New York and Phiia.
delphia prices, from which liberal discount will
he made IT, those who may please to become his
constant customers, and purchase to any conside-
rabe amount.
Law Libraries viii be furnished OIL very liberal
terms To discount or credit
LEWIS fh1iaihS haS tne pleasure OF announcing
to the public at this time, the following new, i'm.
terestng and valuable publications just received
Nautilus ON Population, bound and in boards, 5,
6 & S--Gillie's History OF the World from the
reign of Alexander to that Of Augustus g vols
o vo. s S0--Vol ! Hehing and Munfotd'y Re.
.ports.--A new edition royal vo. (vol expec-
ted in few days)-Struggies through Life, bv
1t. John Marriott, exempffcd in the various ira
veis aud adventures, in Europe, Asia; 4 frica and
America interesting qco,k.--Also, (price 9, 2
an . vols )--Thaddeus Of Warsaw, by Mis-; For.
ter.
" This work has more merit than can be ascri.
bed 30 the croud Of publications ofthIs class, and
mculcates virtue and magnann5ous sentiments"
Monthly ReUis7p.
"Thaddeus is work Of genius, and has no
thing to fear at the candid bar oftaste be has to
receive the precious need Of sympathy from e.
very reader Of unsophisticated sentiments and
genuine feeling" mIDibejiak RcoieuD.
Among the books last received are Towards
Chancery, Fniche's do Evans Essays Matilda
Berke!ey Humphrey Clnker Ashs Travels in
America, Davis's Sermons Paley's do. Camp
bells Lectures on Ecclesiastical History, &c. &c
CT a consignment of Fresh RAISINS, of diff
erent qualities, winch will be sold atreduced pr-
ces for cash, or exchanged for eoaaf,y 5yoslpce.
- Also, a consignment OF Lees Patent and
Family HEDLCINES
June Is. IF
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

THE Subscriber offers for lease or sale, his
MERCHANT MILL, in the upper end
OF Hanover county, on the south fork of Pamur-
Key river. about twenty two miles from Rich
moncl; and in either case, world aIiaex (if desi-
red) from fifty ia two hundred acres ofand the
mill was lately repaired, and is ready for busi-
ness, POSSESSION may be had at any time III case
OF sale. landed property, conveniently situated,
would be received IN part payments or long ere
dit may be bad on paying Interest
d1LCA|.fH CREW.
6tl, Mo. Jcme i9) w4w4
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

a NAIL MAEUFACTORY is established
\ at Petersburg, where two men ofgood cha.
racter and ability, for cutting nails, are wanted
who will receive good wages and constant EN-
ployment Apply at the head of High Street, Pc
tersburg
June Is. IL
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

DIED, on Sunday night, CAprArx WILL
AM RIcHAHpsoN, ~. Captain of the Light Infant
ny Blues, and Master of Police of this CITY
most worthy and respectable inhabitant-res.
pec'ed and regretted by ali who knew him, H
was buried, last evening, with military honours
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

rTRANsLATEG .ncM sPANIsE FhPEEs.
SEVILLE, April Is.
The portrguese army, Commanded BY &C.
Neral Silveyra, consisting Of $4,000 men, is
near Brasa, and expected shortly to be join
ed by three thousand more, who are now at
tie bridge of Linn, under the command of
Marshal Botelhc. In Vienna, every thing is
prepared for defence. In the city of Condos
there is not n single FrenChman, and the
whole province is united to resist them. The
French army consists OF from nine to ten thou
sand men.
All Gallicia is rising, .a
The Marquis de la Romano informs, that
he has taken the town of Villa Franco by
assault. and made prisoners of the best re-
gnent belonging to the French empire.
Extract ;ef letter from a gentleman QfeS,-
tensive Political inf formation, to his friend
in this Cry, dated Cadiz, 1911 Afirii.
1909 ~
"The political state of this country and
Portugal, / consider better than it has been
for some time past. The French army, which
had penetrated as far as the borders OF this
province, and even at one time threatened
Seville, has (from some unknown caase,) a
gain retroceded, and has taken its position on
the Guadiana; whilst General Cuesta, who
commands the Spanish army opposed to it,
again advances, receiving reinforccments
daily; and by the last nights post we hear,
that the French continue their retreat. Ca
talonia is evacuated Barcelona excepted
Vigo has been rctaken, with 1 800 French.
Galliciah has risen generally, and has gained
some important advantages under their lea
der the Marquis Romano while, Asturias
isiE arms, without exception as to age or
quality.
The American ships detained at Algesi-
ras, have been released, and have sailed from
thence. Payment has been received for
such part of their cargoes as had not been
taken by the government.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13
LATEST. FROM ENGLAND.


The ship Wells, from Liverpool, has ar
rived at Boston. We have received no other
information by this arrival, than what is
communicated in the following extracts
The Boston papers by to- morrow's mail, will
probably contain some late accounts from the
European continent.
The arrival of the dispatch-ship Pacific,
At Falmouth, (as announced below,) is a fact
which we communicate with pleasure.
Erfract Of q letter from Afsssrn; Hugtes
and Duncan, dated Liverhooi. -4.hrH Is
We have now to advise you that express
have this day been received here, with
accounts of the arrival of the Pacific from
New York, with dispatches, at falmouth,
and of the Sally off Dartmouth from Charles
ron, which she left on the 10Th nit The
intelligence 'brought4by them of the partial
Semcyalof the embargo, and of the passing
OF the non-intercourse against Great Britain
and France, has put an end TO the uncer-
tainty which had for some days prevailed
here on these points. The holders of Ameri-
can produce had begun to draw conclusions
favorable to their interests from the circum
stance that no vessels had arrived in this
country from the u. STATES in so. long y be
Rod after the termination of Congress; and
prices have of late been gradually advanc
lng. The effects on our market produced by
this Information, shall be communicated from
time to time.."Relf's Phil Gazette.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

M ANCHEsTER Turnpike Compsny-
I'VE Wanted to hire-Four Negro Men. till
the end Of the year. A liberal hire will be allow
ed, on application to the subscriber
TAMES BRdNDLR, Tredsa+e,
June Is. 9v
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13
VDyUNTEEPS

by Me Pre&idrnt-7homas jefferson, 5u,.
late President, zuho hTomoted tie hubHc
god zohile in office, and s0ho merits hu6Hc
favor.
Bythe Fice .Prcsident-7ne land aye live
in, hahhy and indehcndenf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

'r.NwENTY DOLLARS RE WAKD.-Ran.
4 Away, about the 14th OF last month, from
the subscr Der, residing in the city of Richmond,
Mulstto Man nsmcd GEORGE, about % OF.
n years of age. lie is, believe, about ) feet 9
OF 10 inches high with rather large limbs, and is
a little knock .k"eed his complexion is tolersbly
bright, and his hair is rather more straight than
That Of muiattoes generally lie has lost the first
joiat of his middle or fore finger of one Of his
hands, which, think, is tie right hand bat the
finger is perfectly cured / do not recolect any
other visible mark by which can describe him.
am Informed that he has changed his name, &
il IL probable that he viii. with forged papers,
attempt 20 pass as free
All boatmen and masters or shippers ofyessels,
are particularly cautioned against carrying him
away. The above reward will be given TO any
person who viii bring the said slave TO me, or OPP
prebend him ~ that may recover him.
- P0BIWSON
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

MEN SYSTEM or GEOGRAPHY, in :,
4 y Checheticai forr.-.John K. .Iqres, N. W.
corner Of the main-street, nd that leading to the
BASIN, nearly opposite TO the Eagle 4 ayern has
just recei'ed a new and easy sys,cnr0s; A.,
.is. GE0GRAPHY,.,
And Populsc Astronomy, or an. introduction to
Universal Geography containing,
lst. f. description Of all tl:C Lmpircs, King.
doms, Requisites, &c. &c in The known ,wori,,.
according to the latest disccvcrns and political
changes, with'an account OF taeir Chief towns,
climate, soil and productions, natiunai character,
literature, government, &c. &c:
End Popular Astronomy, being a seler,ian
from so:ne Of the best modern authors, who have
treated ofthtt science. The whole arranged il,
catechetica form, for the use of Schools, as well
as tie Improvement Of private rcaders--- Price
$50 GEMS. Che subscribers are requested TO cali
ior Their copies.
Also,
The PLJl;S of W,,: ySha4stear.. the F,st con-.
plete ediuon III america, from TIE text of the
best editors OF Shakespears. he first thirteen
vols are now published, and ready to be deliver.
ea the Subscribers, who are respectfully invited
To call for their copies
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

NJ OTlCE.-Any person holding paper bv
: which the subscribers bound, either by
note, deed, bond or otherwise, are desired tu
come forward, for the purpose of settlement, &
receive what may be due them
WHt FLLCRER.
June 10. stu.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

Z to woi az the water works, {: on the streets
OF Rchmond. For such, will rive generous
price, for two 60 three months.
800 J0EN p. SRIEL rs.
June IS s v9w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

CRtrIcUs unavoidably postponed.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

III AND TOR SALE--Wiil he. sold TO TIE
La highest bidder, on the 18Th dasor July next,
the tract OF Land, yybereon the late David O>y-
EN-, decd. lived, containing ~ acres lying IN the
county OF Powhatan, about four mtcs, from the
court house. There are two settlements on this
Lansl, on each OF, which is good orchard, from
which considerable quantity of excellent cyder
is annually made the quality oi,the Land is s0cb
as is usually TO be found in the lcighborood. IL
will he divided into two lots, or,soiii one, a.
may be most conducive to the interest of the es-
tale. ~ -. A. =.
The terms will be, 500 dollars paid on the dsv
OF sale, 500 dolls. in SIX months, and the balah,
in,two equal annual payments. Bond with a.,
proved security, ami deed of trust will he ne,
CURED ct the purchaser, the bonds To carry inte-
rest from the date, ifnot panctualiy paid Posse,
SION given the first day OF Dec. next, wild, tbs:
prlvi!ete OF sowing small grain the, fig, ct Sep
temb"r next. Mr.. George Owen, living on the
land, viii sew it to those who may Wish 20 view
It. T0SEEH l,f19O,
49, Exeor q tie l.ite s,iH and ts&tumcat Of
D-lYfD OVEN, Deed
JUN. IS. =. = $50 F5,T
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-13

The Eliza from Cadiz reports, that the
ships Acca.hpet, Dsn5ar. Vigilant, Orne
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21
AUSTRIA AND FRANCE.

req II.
We conclude with confidence, that rup-
ture Is very probable that the discerdancy
there is III the existence of those two pow
ers SO incompatible by the difference of the
clements OF which they are composed, will
speeoiiy manifest itself in the field of bat
tie; that the conjuncture is very fortunate
on account of negotiations of England will,
turkey, which makes it impossible for Rus
sia to take an active part in attacking and
plundering her ally and frieAd and that a
natural sentiment of self preservation and
the honor OF the nation and of an august dy-
nasty, will not allow of any other measures,
or other expedients, than to die or conquer
thus following the example of another Rati-
ON, which feels the same, and is laboring in
the same way for its legitimate lord.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21
IN R1cHmoND Hvsr1sGs CoURr,

April. II, 1909.
I pom consideration of several late and con
~ tmued instances OF tile appearance of the
SMALL POX in this CITY, notwithstanding.
the most vigilant to have the patients reno
we'd as soon as known to be infected, and of
the Importance of avoiding general incubation,
while efiectual means should be used Tor
ensuring the exting,isbment of the disease in
the City. 1t is ordered by the Court, that the
work house be continued, as lately authorised by
certain magistrates place of PERCEPTION for per-
sons who shall casually break out with the small
poN, and have not some other licensed place TO
retire to. II is further ordered that IL be recon-.
mended To the inhabitants of the CITY, to have
their families and dependents forth with vaccna-
ted at ther respective homes as it will be atten-
ded with no danger by contagion, nor with in
convenience or unusual restraint And upon con-
slderation, that some poor persons may not be a.
bic to encounter the expence of employing ply
sicians for adopting the course recommended !;
It's ordered that any magistrate of the CITY
may III his ward, and not elsewhere, upon aptli-
cation, if in his opinion the applicant be an object
'ofthe public assistance, grant an order addressed
to such physician as may be chosen by the appli-
cant, to attend hun or her, or his or her family
through the course recommended and for this
service, when performed TO the satisfaction of
the magistrate there shall be paid from the funds
OF the city, to the physician, dollar for every
person vaccnatGd. 1t is further ordered, that
the workh house rs far as 1T will afford room, and
the seat of the Revd. John Buchanan, be licensed
for incubation for the smallpox provided that
no person shall be admitted thereat after the 10th
ofDext month.
Copy. TIL C. HOWARD, elk.
We the snbsc'i6ers, practitioners of bhysic in
the CITY Of Richmond, infoyDl tile Inhabitants,
thdt they are nozU Uacrinating with matter Which
they recommend as genuine.
1AjNES lion,
=. II. FOUSHEE,
TAfES DREW McC.AV,
JAMES GREENHOW,
q. TRENT,
JOHN 1DAMS.
AbrH ID. q
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21
from THE SALEM GAZETTE.
VALENCIA, Feb. 7.

We have no scruples in assuring our rea-
derS, that tor 2 months past we have had sue
cesses about Saragossa, and that quarter, of
which we do not know the circumstances, that
have frustrated the third plan which was
adopted by the most perfdious of all tyrants
to effect our slavery; that his arms have suf
fered unexpected humiliation; that other
events unforeseen by his boldness have caus-
ed him to abandon for the present prize,
which ignorantly and in fool-hardy man
ner he looked upon as his own in the begin
ming Of December; and that the time is not
distant wheE we shall sec repeated the igno-
miuious scene of fight from the Capital,
which lately excited the ridcule Of ali Eu-
rope notwithstanding the deputy emperor
protested ne would never aba don his sub
jects.
FEB. 10
The negotiation between the Divan and
the English minister proceeds towards final
adjustment of their disputes, notwthstand-
ing che intrigues of the French minister. The
new vizir perceives the true interest OF the
Turkish empire, aud what measures will
prevent it suffering the calamities which af-
fict the greatest part of the continent. The
vizir and the British minister Adair have
had several private conferences.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21
CT PUBLIsHEp rHoaAs RIA CUE, or
PosirE rHE CLONE TAVERN, AT FIVE DOL
LARS PER hSSuM. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

MEAL NELSON, Richmond, BOOT AND
IN SHOE MANUFACTURIR-
fully informs his customers and the public at
large Chat in consequence of the late FIRE, where
inhe was suferer) he has removed three dnors
above the Eagle Tavern, to the house lately oc-
cuped by Gibson & Jetferson--where he manu-.
features boots and shoes equal in point of work
manship an,l materials to any in general use
Aprit z. epim
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

'Y>HE SUBSCRIBERha has just received from
: New-England, a supply of excellent +.
RfSH f'oTA1OE.S in barrels Also FRESH
GLOHER and 7Ill0THl' SEE D the growth of
the last SEASON also partial supply of CIR
DEN 3EED.--The great advantage from,
charging seed must he obvious to every person
who has made the experiment. taking seed
from Northern to Southern climate, il is SOON
er nstured, and the crop much more abundant
Hehas chnice Family FLOUR by the barrel,
SALT PETRE, B.icoN i score II SNUFF,
by the keglor Id. 1EDWARD HALLiM
April IL. wSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21


7 IMPORTANT tn SutOrs in 'he Superior
\ Court Of Chancery held in Richmond
az TIC last term the following points were re-
solved by the court:
fst That suit is To he revived without the
names of the representatives Of the deceased par.
" orpartie5.
3D. That the clerk may either in or out of court
issue process To- revive, when the proper names
are furnished and not before
81 ThatWjass such process be executed with
sll due diligence, the benefit thereof may be lost
tothe party, who obtained it.
4th. That when an Crderis made for an account
tobe taken before commissioner of the court,
or Before auditors TO be agreed upon by the par
lies, it must be taken with al convenient speed,
and unless report be made ticreupm within
twelve months from the date of the order, tho be.
nett thereof 7cH be lost so tie party who obtain.
cd il, unless for soJd Cause to be shewn to the
court
By order of the Chancellor,
Iesf>,
PETER 1xA;SLEY, c. c.
April IL. At
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

HITS, SHOES, PORTER, sc.
IN ]. BURR, offers for sale, at the same
~ house in which is kept the Penitentiary
Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern, I
COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
II II Il S.
Including Gentlemen's black, drab and patent
Silk BEAVERS, CASTORS, RORU1zS, &c.
Chip and Leghorn Hats,
Mems and BOYS Wool do.
Seivants' Glazed Leather do.
Hatters' Trimmings and Materials.
S II @ T. S,
Ladies Morocco and Kid Slips and Ties,
Gentlemens' superhne press Shoes and Pumps
Constantly on hand large stock of bottled
ISyier, ole and Cylsr Philadelphia Beer, &c &c.
April l8 If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

TAKE NOTICB-The Subscriber respect
fully Informs the public, that he has com
menced the CLOCK mixing business near
Prince-Edward court house, where may be had
CLOCKS of different descriptions, which he
will warrant to perform 10 the satisfaction of the
purchaser. Also, he intends carrying Oh the bu.
siness ofjnakiig and repairing the Piano Forte
Organs, both tmger and barrel, ofever5 descrip-
zion, made to order.
TIE subscriber from his experience in the a.
borc branches, Cutters himself he shall be able
to give entire satisfaction To- those who ftyor him
with their custom. Bny OF the above instrti.
ments he pledges himself yill be faithfully made
and equal in puut Of melody, elegance and cu-
ra5'tty TO aay European manufactures.
The patronage of the patriotic who wishes to
encourage home manufactures, is solicited.
fSd HOPKINS.
February 81 Oai4tT
N b. Cabinet Work, Of every description,
made D, shOrt notice
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

An arrival al Salem from Valencia has hro't
our Spanish accounts to a later date than
we have received by way OF England.
From the extracts we have made, it will be
seen. that Bonaparee is in Germany, re-
garting with jealous eye. the movements
OF Austria; and that Russia is reported to
have exhibited some symptoms of 4 hos
tile disposition against the conqueror of
Europe...Merc. .ddv.
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THE TURKS.
CARTHAGENA,

CARTHAGEYA, Feb. H.
The commander of the irigale Proserpj-
ma, having anchored in the port of Malta, OF,
ms passage, learnt the agreeable intelligence
OF peace being re established between g.
Britain and the Ottoman Porte; and the in-
formation is not less satisfactory of the at
tentions he received in Trieste, and of tile
general sympathy which was protested for
Spain in Germany, which nation has. per-
haps, already declared war against France.
The army of Austria is six hundred thou
sand soldiers, among them eighty Thousand
cavalry most completely equipped.
MALAGA, Jan. %.
ETtJact Qfa letter from dIaa,fd.
The French army which was at E.strama-
dnra has returned part to Toledo and part
mere, much weakened. The remnant of
Soult's division in the same condition. arri-
yea here last night, the greater part without
arms they entered the city in the night
so that their miserable situation might nnt
be generally known. Several corpS thae
were In CASTLE met the same fate. In the
vicinity OF this place there are 10000 men
Qrench) among which are 5000 cavalry.--
Councils OF war are held at every instant Lv
Tie generals; and the troops are roinr to-
wards Gaudalaxara and Araniuez.
a secretary oil the ambassador Cevallos.
arrived at Cadiz, brings information .b,t
Gen, Cuesta had sent dispatch, annnun-
cling That he had cut of 1000 men AZ the
bridge OF Almaraz, and defeated the rest If
the French who were returning to attack
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

~ county, a Negro Man named 1O NJ a rtnia-
way, who says he belongs TO "a Mr. Christie. II.
wing in the state Of Tennessee, and escaped from
The said Christie IN Bedford county, in the state
Of Virginia, some time in the month of August
last and says he was sold to the said Christie by
a Mr. Bradley of Pittsylvauia 1.-The said fellow
is about Eve feet eight or nine inches high, aud OF
ye'iow complexion the owner is desired 70
come forward, prove his properly, pay charges
aud talsc him away
j. C.. JTI'1LEPHGK, ID. Sheriff
lar
I'm. GREGoRY. Sbsri6:
April ls, wSwp
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-04-21

Ed ANYWAY on the second inst. from the
z ! plantation OF VIM. Moscley decd in Pow
hatan county, NEGRO MAN by the name of
DICK. He is about % years of age, feet or
inches high, very black and has sly and i'm
pertinent look. His dress was composed of a
full suit ofpurple Virginia cloth. 1t is probable
he is i0rkihg ID Richmond, as lie has once been
taken ~ in thatpiace Whoever will deliver him
10 the subscriber living in Powhatsn County, or
lodge him IN goal, shall receive a liberal re ward
besides the payment Of reaspnablc expenres.
EDWARD MOSELEY.
Powhatan county. April Is 1aw4wT
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u CoSTINf4rioS Of .Ntsvs from En-
gland reefped by me Dean, .tfirans Bristol
(LoHdon dates 10 The 28ih Eco.