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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-10
LATEST FROM SPAIN.

By the British Brig Henry, from Malaga
(Which place she left the 9th Nov the Ed
tor of the Mercantile Advertiser has recei-
we'd Madrid papers to the sth and Malaga
papers to the 18th Mov. from which the fol-
lowing TRANSACTIONS are made
Capt ii. informs us, that no intelligence
had reached Malaga o. any reinforcement OK
French troops having. arrived i'll Spain, nor
that any recent general battle had been
fought; but that the Patriots were general
ly successful against the French.
The American vessels in Spain, detained
under the Milan Decree, had not been libe-
rated
Capt II. is the bearer of dispatches from
MIR. Erving, to the Secretary of State...I5.
Translated for The Mercantile .ddUertiseT.
ARAEJUEz. Nov. 4.
General Palatox, member of the Central
Government, and the Count Montejo, are
gone to Catalonia to review the troops and
ground, and to make the necessary dispositi-
| ons for the defence of the country and the
expulsion of the enemy.
The Central government have decreed
that each viceroyaity, of which there are 5 in
South America, shall send two deputies to
the general government. They have also
directed that their President, Count Florida
Blanca, shall have in his service the royal
body guards.
The Marquis de Ia Romano has sent Villa
castin to Vittoria, to take command of the
5000 men who arrived from the Baltic and
landed at St. Andero, and to form part of the
| army Of General Blake.
GERoNA, Oct. 20.
Last week 5000 men stationed at Rousillon,
appointed to protect the coast and go to Bay
onne to reinforce the army of Navarro, with
Geo mountaincers, accompanied by some
gems d. armes, most of whom were handCuffetl,
on the second days journey from Perpiguon,
| mutinied, cursing their Regeneration Bona
parte, attributing to his ambition all their
misfortunes, laid down their arms, after kill
ling some of the gems d armes, and liberated
| themselves.
CATALONIA, Oct 81.
We are endeavouring to concentrate the
army, and particularly the line at Barcelona,
from whence persons Of the first respectable
ty assure us that the head quarters are a
bout TO be removed to Seryia, mile and
half from Barcelona, stiil more to con6ne the
| French, who it is said are much divided a
mohgst themselves.
| MADRID, Nov. L.
| The French attacked our lines on the T.
bro by Lograno, Lodosa, aud Levin the two
first points very feeply. At the last point
Gen. Money charged with his whole diyisi-
on, which was well resisted by riAemen from
Cduiz, VINO sunefeu severely. General
Blake dislodged the enemy at Zoranza, with
great loss, and pursued them to Vergara, by
which means the road to lrun is cut off, lea
wing the French no other means Of retreating
to France but by Roncevallos. From the
ardor of our troops we anticipate the most
| brilliant result They wish for Dothing move
| than for general battle. Such is the impc-
| tuosity of the troops thai their commanders
| find it difficult to resiraiu thew.
Nov. 1.-The celebrated Yates and Count
dc la Quinbarilla have taken tuc oath as de-.
puties to the central government from the
Kingdom Of Leon.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-10
HOUSE or REPRESRWTA71pEs.

WEDNESDAY, January q.
MIR. Lewis reported bill comforting GER
tain powers as to- roads and bridges, on the
levy court of the county of Washington, in
the district of Columbia. Twice read and re-
feIred.
DISTRESSED SEAMEN.
MIR. .Ne7Vfon offered resolution, directing
the committee of Commerce and Manufac-
lures to enquire into the propriety of provi-
ding for the relief of distressed and disabled
seamcn.
Mr.. .VezOton stated that he had been in
ddced topropose the resolution from the fol-
lowing letter from the Secretary of the Trea-
sury:
Treasury DEPARTMENT, Dec. 29th, 1903.
SIR.
Whilst the fund for supporting sick
and disabled seamen has during this year
been considerably diminished, the expences
are actually increasing. For the fund con D..
ssting OF 20 cents per month from the wages
OF seamen, must necessarily decrease in the
same ratio as the number of Seamcn actual
ly employed; and, on the other hand, the
Dtlnber itself OF those who are confined at
home and deprived Of employment, produces
an increase of applications for relief.
All that had, by frugality in the expend-
ture, been saved during many years will be
inadequate TO supply the deficiency of the
ensuing year, unless orders be immediately
given to reduce, by some general and harsh
rules, the number OF persons heretofore adj
mitted. j cannot believe that this would be
consistent with tho intention of the Legisla-
tuTe, and think it my duty to state the facts,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-10
SENATE oF7HR UNITE s7.ATES


The senate have passed the bill for the con-
tinuance ofthe Mediterranean fund have re-
coded from their amendment to the bill for
the employment of twelve additional reve-
nue. cutters, which bill is consequently pas-
sed; and have proposed amendments to the
bill OF the House authorizing the employ
ment of an additional number OF seanlen, so
as to reinstate the provisions of their own bill
for the entire equipment of all the public
armed ships.
On Wednesday, Mr.. Lloyd offered the
following resolution:
That the President of the u. States be re-
quested to cause to be laid before the Senate
all the official as well as informal correspon-
dence between MIR. Rose, the late British
minister to the u. States and the Secretary
of State or any other officer of this govern
ment, which has not already been commu-
nicated to Congress.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-10

Influences are intcrwovea into soeiety, and 1t
We mean to preserve oer Independence, de-
maudt,,e ,nost watvhiul vigilance Of tie po-
ktician. ~ -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
1NsPEC TORS OFFICE,
WAs1Ise TON, APRTL az, 1909,
(ORDERS.)
(ORDERS.)

4 LII Officers of the Army who arc =.
~ Through or absent from their res1,
tive corps or stations, will report themseiy,
without delay to the Adjutant and inspc
to: of the Army, Maj. Nicoll, at the 81
OF Washington staring on what author; ,
they are absent and the period for viii,
their turloughs we'e gwen, and all Office
who shall hereafter be absent from IN
re spective corps or atoms, will reno,
IN emselves monthly as herein directed
BY o der of tn Secretary of Was.
a. Y. NiCOLL. Adj & Inspsctp
|" Those Printers who ave autboris.
to publish the Laws of The ,enh Consnss
otthe United States e requested to inse,
he above twice a week for three wsel.
and transmit b ir accouni TO The Accom-,
'ant oil the War Dcpat,ment for settle
ment.
april %. (sw,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
Thomas Pittman.

New Canton, 2oh MAY. islo. ''S''ss ids,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
LONDON, March %.

A gentleman who arrived from the con.
tinent on Tuesday last, states that France
had declared aa- az INST Austria, that the
declaration was published a. Paris on the
l7th inst.
At Dresden {Saxony) measures have
been taken 10 protect the town from az.
tack, which were become The moe ne
cessary, as a great quantity OF Austrian
cavalry IVES cantoned n=ar the Saxon from
tier, and The archduk- Charles was arri-
we'd a, Prague. The garrison of this city
has already marched, and 1t is said that
a powerful Austrian army is already col
lected at Egra.
According TO intelligence from he Maine
of the Sd of March, Russia is ia5oring to
compose The differences between The TWO
powers.
Letters from the sonth of France, re.
ceived at Frankfort the IN OF March.
state, that the communication with Spain
by way of Perpignan, through Catalonia,
is not altogether free. rh5 Ere lch have
strong Carrisons in Rosas and Ftgueras
but in the neighborhpod OF Corona, ar.I
beyond, there are still numerous bands oil
iDsurg euts, who indeed are dispersed as
soon as regular troops Apr acf, but as
soon as these retire they appeal again &
render the plains insecure. Al Per pig
nan, an army of reserve has been formed
probably destined TO bss;ege Corona
while 81. Cyr has advanced towards ARA.
gon, in order to uni.e with the French
marShals. In Barcelona also strong gar.
rison is left behind.
Def Couraaf, l6h March.
PARIS, March lO.-According 20 intel
ligence from Saragossa, the life of Pala
fox, is dcspaired of. The people hold him
IN such adherence, that it had been found
necessary to have guard before his door
to prevent his being stoned. In every
square gIboe were raised to hang tho &c
Who spoke Of surrendering. The com.
mission who carried these sentences into
execution consisted of six monks. Two
of these counselors OF Palafox, Basalis and
Asface, have been publicly shot. The
inhabitants Of Saragossa manifested the
| greatest pleasure to see themselves deli
vered from two wretches TO whom they
ascribed all their suffsriDgs. There have
been found at SarsgosSa more than 100 600
muskeIs OF English mandatory, and 400
pieces of Cannon. Fiheen thousand pri-
soners Of war have been sent under the
escort of the division Morlot, by way OF
Pampeluna, towards Bayonne General
| O'Neille is dead. The duke Of I'reylso is
gone against Lerida.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
ALBANY. Nav ~.

Our returns are now complete as to
members of the assembly, and the re-
suit is as follows:
2 The house of Assembly is composed
of 112 members, of whom there are
SO federalists and 40 democrats.
Making federal majority of IL in
the house.
The senate consits Of 80 members,
who hold their seats for four years.
They arc elected in classes, eight being
chosen every year. Last year, there
was but one federalist in the senate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
LATEST FROM EUROPE
From the e Sa1em Esser Register.
WHaC rHINE van

A postscript to letter from St. Bar
thoioncws, dated the 2sth Of April,
contains the important news which fol-
lows
" l open nv letter to say, that by a
vessel yesterday from Liverpool, we
have news to the 18th alt. re- days later
than by the A mi by which it certainly
appears, hostilities have commenced
between Austria and France, and that
peace between Russia and Britain is
before this supposed to have taken
place"
IN. York Gazette,1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23

Of the eight chosen this spring, Ave
(trom the Eastern and Western Dis
tri.ss) are fedcral-and three (from
he Middle aud Southern) are dem
cratic Malorities not yet ascertain
ell but there is a clear majority of fe-
deral senatorial votes in the state.
the council, by which all the APP.
Pointnents, excepting those oftreasur
er and state Printer, are made, consists
OF the Governor, and one Senator from
each of the four great districts, chosen
by the house OF Assembly.
Balance.
J-WE regret that the essay entitled
"THoUGHTs ON PARTIES" was received
too late to be inserted in our paper of to
day. Essays of this character are ex-
treme,y Appropriate To the present times and
cannot be too frequently addressed to the
understanding and reflection of the people.
To our Correspondent we return our
thanks and shall always be happy to re.
ceive his valuable structures. "INoughts
or Parties" shall appear in our next num-
Der,
The RACES over the NEW.
MARKET Course, commenced on
Wednesday last on which day the
Jocky Club Purse of S 500 was won
by Mr.. Selden's horse Wrangler, bea-
ting Mr.. Johnson's Sir Archy, Mr..
Wynne's Gallatin, MIR. Goodies Sir
Robin, Mr.. Wade Mosby's Rat,ray, &
Mr.. Turpin's sorrel horse.
Thursday the Proprietor's Purse.
5 225, was won by Mr.. Watson's Sir
Sidney, Formerly Atlantic,) beating
five others.
Uncommoply good sport on both
days.
Married, on Thursday evening
last, Doctor JOSEPH TRENT, Of
this city, to Miss ANN REYNOLD,
OF New-Kent.
Married on the 18th inst, by the
Rev. J. D. Blair, Mr.. JACOB S
DOYLE, to the amiable Miss H A N.
NAH WOOD, late of Philadelphia.
MARRIEO-A Pelham, Mass
AR. WILLIAM M'FALL, a spright-
ly youth, aged 100 wears, to the bloom
ing widow JUDITH PERKINS, a.
ged 70, both paupers.
II loue's q fame that's kindicd by de-
SIRE,
" in old sticks surely best, because 'ss
drier."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
BOSTON, May 10,

Late from Portugal--Capt. Sawy err,
who arrived here yesterday from Lis
bon, informs, that when he sailed from
that city (April sth) the French had
not arrived there and the periods of
their expected arrival we're variously
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23

stated, from seven DAYS to t.,
months that the Preach were ae:
vancing into Portugal in two colum
under marshals Lannes and T..
whose united forces was esti,uatcf.
round numbers, at eighty thous.,
men ;---that thew had taken Opos
and had advanced several leagues |,
yond it; bat that their progress v
slow, owing doubtless to the scare.
of substance in the cointrv they wef.
overrunninp Ill hit the British troop1
in Portugal am ,unted to upwards 6,
II 900; and the Portuguese army W
estimated at $4,000 THAT &.
British were repairing the fortifica,;.
Gus; but that Notwithstanding these, :.
was not expected defence Of the si,
would be attempted and that on d, /.
near approach of the French, the Br..
ttsh and Portuguese would embark a.,
board the British feet in the Taaus
which consisted of two sail of the lin.
three or four frigates, and soc sail
transports ; part of which would pre-
ceed to Brazil, the others for EngIa..
The intelligence from Spain was -
tremely vague and limited.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
To Mr.. Gerry, Envoy Of tie United
Skuke3.

Presenting, sir, that you have not yet en-
barked, i address TO you a decree of the
Executive Directory, wherein you will find
part of the measures, which announced
60 you the fourth of this month. It's soil
citude will not be confined to that. Neu-
trails, in general, will have reason soon 20
be convinced of its firm attachment to the
principles To which il is DESTROYS that all
the maritime nations might agree. 1t de-
ponds upon the United States in particular,
to cause every misunderstanding immsdi.
ately to disappear between them aud the
French Republic.
Accept, sir, the assurance of my perfect
conside ration.
(Signed)
CHI. MAU. TALLEYRA AND.
Extract rom a memorandum containing
9he substance Of a conference win the
OHfch Minister, the 25h July, 1898.
Just before dinner, the Dutch minister
called on me, and said, ne had received
FROM Mr.. TalIeyrand, a printed copy of his
sever 60 me, dated 9th Messidor, (12th
July') that the Dutch government took a
IT emily part in the disputes between France
and the United States, and that he came
20 oner bis services, and the mediation of
ms government, who had authorized and
instructed him on this head.
answered, that the conduct of M. TAI.
ieyrand, "a publishing his letter to me, had
an hostile appearance that if a mediation
could be supposed necessary, it must be
offered to the govern'nen Of the United
states had no authority to accept IL !:
that u the government OF France was sin.
cere IN Its declaration, made through M
i"'ieyrand, its minister, all that was
waning was to open negotiation for he
mad expressed a desire to shew by treaty
now III disposed France was to nut an
end to these disputes; that the government,
OF the United States was 50 reasonable.
ana Just in itsfdemands, that it could not
ran TO evince good disposition to recon
chi~tion, that the etiquette Of setting on
GOT sneSoc'ation, appeared at present to be
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
Rees's Cyciobedta.

The 10Th No. or Vol, 10, part 1, iss jH
received aRd ready for esliyery At thi of
6ss, r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23
Negroes for Sale,

Y virtue ola deed-o. erust executed by VIII
~ liam Cannon TO Wilism Cuerrant aud thss
subs crber, bearing date the LIST day Of Desen;.
ber, eighteen hundred and seven, ard Of record
IN the County coprg OF Buckingham, TO sc.
cure the paymen, of mon:y due to Daniel Bag.
by and Others, as expressed in the said deed vii,
be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for te,dy mo
ney, a. John hnderscn's Tavern, in the town
OF New Canton on SATURDAY the S+,h day %
June next. FIVE NE GROGS, yi.. BECK, Ma
ria, Mily, Sam aud Aggy. The subscribeg
will Only convey such ute as he has received BIZ
said d-ed.
Thomas Pitiman.
surviving Trustee.
New Canton, 20'h MAY 1879 ids,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23

the Republican papers last fall, hs.
now become fact. The combat be.
tween the LYON and Terrapin, where
In the latter seized the former by the
nose and held him till he was van
pushed, has been rcal!iz.d. The Brit
ish Lyon has been conquered by the
American resrapin the E;nba 81. i,
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Ma, Is. 1903.

or In consequence OF me Badness ct the wea-
th-r the sale Of the abovs proper'y ispqt OF Unit
Wednesday next.
MAJ 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-23

Mr.. Erskine, in his correspondence
with MIR. Madison, Affects to con,id er
the non-interceurse act as conciliato-
ry measure. The Governor of Cana
da, In his speech to the legislature
last month, Declares" As a feature of
hostility the non-i ,tercourse act is even
more strongly marked than the En-.
barge" &c. "Who shall decide, when
sush men disagree!" ID
BY federal calculation, betwee en-
ten and eleven thousand seamen have
already sailed from the u. States,
since the partial repeal Of the Embar-
go. AS many more are probably ship
ped tor those vessels about to sail.
Yet how often have Federalists told
US that our seamen were all driven
out OF the country by the 4 nbargo :
The Boston Junto who but a few
months ago were loudly threatening a
division of the Union, finding public
opinion adverse to their plan, have
not only abandoned il for the present.
but stoutly deny that they entertain.
ed any such idea. This sneaking con-
duct OF the Junto reminds us of the
Anecdote related of a Sco.chman.
who, creeping through the hedge OF
AN orchard with an intent to rob il
was discovered by the owner, who
called out to him, /" Sawney! boot
mon. wAere are you gawing! -
Book sgsn," cried Sawney. Id
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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-12-21
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SAL Z.

TIME Subscriber intending to leave this
i. state, offers lor sale the FARM OH which
hs now resides, lying on Pomonkey Greek,
about Sd of mile from Potomac River, and
sixteen below Alexandria, containing $50 a.
ores; abost 200 Of which arc we'll timbcred.
The situation is remarkably healthy, and COM
mands a beautiful view of the Potamac from
Mount Vernon to several miles below the In
dian Head. The soil is productive land part
of it we'll adaptedto Timothy amp Clover.---
The Improvements are--two good dwelling
houses, kitchens, barns, stables, sc. and a
large, orchard of excellent fruit trees, all Of
which are now in a bearing state. A liberal
credit will be given for part of the purchase
money. The land will be shewn at any time
by application to the subscriber.
Benjamin 7. Fendall.
Charles County, Maryland,
NSyepbes ,.
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John Hopkins
2lr6m
July 81.
Loudoun gLaad for ,SaLeJ

FOR SALE, on THURSDAY, the Dist
Of December next, on the premises, TIC
TRACT of LAND on which the late ludse
Jones resided, in Loudo,:;i county, with about
25 SLAVES, and the stock Of Horses, Calus
aNi logs on the estate. The tract contains
nearly two thousand acres, ard possesses nj
ny advantages which elititie il "a ,hc atlenua
of those who may wish to reside in that hls>
ly improved part Of our country. Two ms'-
chant mills are i'll the ne;ghDorhood, one "a
the adjoining estate. and the other wilma
miles. 1t is ten miles. from Lcesbu.S, "
from Alexandria, and 40 from George J OWL
the new turnpike from Aicxat,;sYia crosse
corner of the land and teriaiaa,cs 1t u"
nearest. merchant mill
The whole tractis remarkably w9l! watc' X
Little River passing through Tie middle o.
and many smal streams on each side emP,'
ing in.o that rlvG': About 50 OF 80 acres ~.
already well set with i'imo,iy, and at lsas
500 acres are capable of being nladc e%ce"'',
MEADOW. 1t viii be divided into tracts :.
different Dimensions 70 suit the convcMe''s,,
Of purchasers a credit OF one, two ah0l
years will be allowed. BpndS with approx.
security, and t.u3tsn she land viii 90 =
CURED. The Negroes arc supposed "a
very valuable, some of them boirg Sy =,
house servants, and the oaheis pripclpu,s,
| young men and Women, or them the sa ~,
/ term of credit will be allowed, and tha! " :
year for every other article.
| James Monroe, ExL =.
| OF the l%s Joseph Jones, we CIV
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Alex. Moore, Register.
3 This is to give Notice,

THAT the subscriber of Alexandria coua.
.ty. IN the district Of Columbia, hath obtaiHed
from the Orphans Court Of said county, let
,ers of administration on the personal estate
ofJoseph Harper, late ofthc county aforesaid
decd, all persons having claims aGainat suid
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, 10 The SUD-
scriber on or before the 9Th day. June next,
or they my by law be excluded from all be-
neft of said estate, and those indebted there
to are required to nuke immediate pay ment.
Given under my hand this 9Th day OF De-
eemesr, 500.
VIVA. Harper, Adm'r.
>... Gf 9oseph Harper.
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December ).
n y / | 6 E.

AN annual meeting of the Stockholders III
the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike
Company, will be held at the city tavern, IN
the town of Alexandria, on the first Monday
in January next, when there will Re an cleo
ton held for five Directors, Clerk * Trea-
suEer, agreeable to charter.
sa By order ofthc Board, E"
G. Dcneale. Proficient.
December IL. y. Saw