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Schr. Maria, M'Knight, 81 DAYS from
St. Observation-Disclosures having been
upset OH the Gath of November, in the Gulf
Stream, and had to cut away her masts be-
fore she would right. On the 18th, early
in the morning, saw brig about 8 or 4
miles off, steering down for us about Z A.
M. she hove too, under her forc-sail, p,aia-
top sail, try-sails, and fore-top mast STAY
sail, and lay in that situation till about hsff
after eleven, when she made sail from US TO
the n. L. as she was in the direction &about
the distance that we supposed our masts.
sails,& rigging to be from US, we expect she
must have picked them up, and would not
come near US for fear We would claim them.
10th, fell in with schr. -, capt. Weston.
OF East River, with the owner, MIR. Brown.
on board, who attempted to tow US, but not
being able, had to cast US off: A. 8 p. N.
aext morning, fell in with the sck'r Miner.
va, Captain Sandford Hicks, of N. York.
who very politely sent his boat On board
and gave US two sPars for jury masts; 29th
spoke the brig Ann, bound to Geo. Town
December 2, spoke the ship Harlequin,
from New Providence bound to N. York,
John M'Cloud, master, who offered US any
service he could render us.
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Mr. GoldsJo,ough presented the retitief
of Levin Jones Of Baltimore, respecting
breach OF the laws against the impor,aucn
of slaves-reterred TO the committee of
commerce and manufactures.
A message from the President of the u.
States covering printed copies OF Mr.. Jack
sons circular and Mr.. Cannlng's DESPATCH
it was read as we'll as the papers. The let.
terof Jackson was read from newspaper
printed at Georgetown; the despatch Of
Mr.. Canning was read from strip of
newspaper supposed to have been cut from
a foreign paper. MIR. Quiacy moved to
have the message and documents just re-
ceived printed carried SO to 40.
Adjourned till Monday.
BY the Spanish schoser HAVANA, from
HAVANA, we learn that the importation of
-four from the United States into Cuba, is
prohibited even in Spanish vessels. The
government of Cuba have contracted for
-four for that island at La Vera Cruz.
(NortoM Ledger, Dec. H.
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a!,ranorta z)atIp 6a1tttf.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is.

7Be True Pohcy.--The great mass OF the
.o,le. of both political parties, are sensioie'
Col. Pickering declared in Congress- that
81 Britain has done us many wrongs.
xv. have ample cause for war with both Bril-
~ France. And however We may re-
=, . premature commencement OF the con-
-, Ttseit be commenced, of which unfor-
no.sTy there i, too much prospect, there
sriu then b. neither majority not minority
4. ,sn among us. And though we may dlffer as
!, the propriety or improperly efour govern
a,ent cutting OF the negociatisn with Mr..
.k.,n in the manner it has-and on this
o;nt there is certainly diversity OF opinion
y vet in the event of war, there would be but
=. o,ipion as to the business Of it, and we
u ,ld al uni,e as one man in the support OF
kths government of our choice, charged as
i, would then be with a solemn duty OF vindl-
y fling. by THE PovEa OF The SWORD, the
,,nouestiona5Ie rigA.s of our injured country,
h no other way coAld We expect triumphant
.v,r 70 he Toilowedby an honorable peace.
u Us have been told that we are too mode
8r,,e and pacific. But we must be pafsoSod
gf,r apain recommending moderation to our
Mc.mntrymcn at this great crisis. Sooner or
ter they will thank us for sthe admoMtlon.
he solemnly declare that our editorial laoors
u re BY FAR lesy grateful 70 us than would be
\, lose Of the tented field" in the cause OF our
a oon,ry. We know what Warts, and we al
81 know how duly to appreciate its evils. 49,
nur hope Of the preservation of Peace it is
'Arue. is but faint one, but we wish to che
sb il TO the last. No one can honor more than
NE do the patriotic spirit OF the Federal
ATS, which is now so proudly and tri-
h,mpaantly repclling the Infamous accusa-
ION OF the Democrats that they are "Briush
Party" That accusation, VIC trust, will ne
n CT again be repeated. For ourselves, we have
ever detested the idea OF British partizans or
French partizans, and ever shall. We are
q, INDEPENDENT WINGS" of the GOLD
SCHOOL" But We must be permitted TO
repeat, that while ray OF Hope remains, We
ought to preserve our Country from the Gala
|,nities Of War.
We presume not to dictate to our )untry-
|rnea, but must boldly proclaim our idea OF
'ths True Policy Oft the U. S. at tho present
'nost momentous period.
Let those imbecilc, halfway measures, which
D ave so long distracted the nation, invited as
'gression, and ruined our commerce, be at once
|ald forever laid aside.
Let the nation be put in state of Maritime
|tesence, By Immediately commencing the
building of the SO long contemplated six 74's
zani fngates.
Let the WASHINGTON policy, SO long
& neglected, be again resorted to-
lEACE-,ftossibl But
EQUfL AND UNBENDINGO OPPOSE
TON TO THE UNJUST PRETEN-
Sl0NS OF BOTH GREAT BRITAIN
AND FRANCE.
And then
WAR WITH BOTH THOSE POW
Frs UNLESS THEY ABANDON THOSE
|fRETENSlONS.
(Freeman's Journal
French FeothoM..-Archimedes of old is
reported to have said that he could move
hrs whole globe of earth with lever, it
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situation +. for the circumstance Of our be-
inc removed from the subvertersl OF all 60
vernments by the distance of 5000 leagues
though happy circumstance, is no sufflel'
, ens security tor US.
Were it said that the French will yet OBJ
tain foothold in our country, it would be
saying too little they have actually obtain
ed it already. New Orleans is the place
where they are preparing and concentrating
their machinery the most convenient place
they could possibly find, whether they might
intend to direct their operations against
Mexico, or the u. States, or against both.
If you examine the map Of America, you
must clearly perceive that New-Orleans is
the very spot for Napoleon to fix his foot
upon. 1t is the key of the river that wa
tiers about three. fourths of the territory OF
the U. States, and there is a good road
from it that leads directly to Mexico
Would he neglect situation SO exactly ia
vorable to his views ? He would not, he has
rot neglected it. Already the French swarm
ct New Orleans ---Thrir numbers have
increased there By many thousands, within
tAe last year and there are among them
several of the most notorious cannibals of
th= revolution, the bloody coadju,ors of
Robespierre. Over and above all tlis,scores
of French military officers have been
sent 10 New Orleans, OK have arrived there
the year past; the meaning and design OF
which can hardly be misunderstood.
That gangrenrd limb OF our nation, New
Orleans, has been seized upon by the
French, and is become the focus of their
influence and their intrigues. The Z. S.
have an army there and what is il ? Ac
cording to the testimony of Wilkinson, the
general Of that army, it comprehends G.
very species ofhuman depravity =" Men
Of proaigate lives, fugi,ives from justice,
and deserters from foreign service" And
whas is the general himself? After the
clear and convincing proofs of his corrup-
ton and reasonable practices Iexhibited in
Mr.. Clark's pamphlet, to say more OF him
would be, to adopt the expression Of Mr..
Randolph in another case, like throwing
water upon drowned rat. Gov. Claiborne,
a shallow man and tool in the hands Of
the cunning workmcn, is known to have e.
WINGED all along violent partially for
France and for Frenchmsn. With such
governor, such a general Gf it be possible
that such a general can yet continue in Of
6ce) and with such an army as the general
represents the army to be, it can hardly be
expected tAat Napoleon's legions would
meet with opposition if they were to
arrive at New Orleans nor is there any
thing to hinder their arrival but the fleets
of England, which many Of us wish de-
stroved.
Suppose there were landed at N. Orleans
French army equal in numbers to tie ar.
my of Egypt; suppose they should march
to the conques: of Mexico, and on their
return claim and seize Louisiana and take
the Floridas now could they be expelled
or curbed? Suppose farther that they
should use both threats and promises
to engage our,'wes,ern states to join them,
that they should offer them participation
IN the trade of Mexico. and give brides
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Notice is hereby given,
John Horner,
Lewis Piles.
COX Acres of Land for Sale.
December Is.

7 WISH TO SELL the above quantity Of
4 LAND, situated near the road leading
from Georgetown TO Alexandra, and about
an equal distance from each town.
This property is fully one half covered with
wood, which will render it an advisable pur-
chase, On the terms that | will sell it.
George H. Terrett, Esq will shew the
land to any gentleman who wishes to SEE it,
and will give the necessary information.
George H. Chapman.
December 10. DIM
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Z O BE r E N 7 ED,
For one or more years,


WAT valuable property commonly call
4 &c Jones's Point, now occupied by Je-
s,AH BRowsI%e Also, the ifarsh and Hill
adjacent. The terms will be made known by
DR. Stetthen Cooke, near Leesbur8h, Loudoul
county.
The subscriber having beer informed that
JOSIAH BROWNING has committed various de-
predations on the point, that he has sold the
stone which surrounded it and the soil it.
self, gives notice to those who have been en-
gagged in this honorable traffic, that repeti-
ton of it will inevitably subject them to the
penalties of the law.
J5hn R. Cooke.
December l6. dst&lawtf
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the partnership formerly subsist--
ing between Homer and Piles, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent The business
will in future be carried on by JOHN Hon.
SER, at his shop on Prince, between Royal
and Pitt streets. Wesley Earrinshaw will act
as foreman.
John Horner.
Lewis Piles.
December Is. st
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John r. COOKE,

JOHN r. COOKE,
ATTORNEY ut L.zIf, (Als41ssavRC !
nRACTISES in the Inferior and Suteyi0r'
I Csxrfs Of he counties Of Berkeley an<
Je6erson, end in tic Snterior Csarf Of Lou
dom.
December l2. -. 'awsf
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French FeothoM..-Archimedes of old is
reported to have said that he could move
ihIs whole globe of earth with lever, if
mere might onl $ be allowed him an adj acent
spot Tor faetho kL-this essential article he
nrVis@ ~ and therefore never tried the
experiment.. They order things better in
france. The French have lever, with
winch they have been turning the world up
SIDE down and they hitherto have gained
'aelr PORTS by seasonably securing TO
'hemselr S foothoM in the several countries
winch they revolusionized and subiugatcd.
Look at holland, Switzerland, and the
States Of Germany, Italy and Spain = The
French had substantial foothold in all these
countries, for some time before they COM
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-09
JOHNSON AND REAr,
JEWELLERS q SIiYERslNITA

JEWELLERS q SIiVERSMITYS .
A T the crescent sign, opposite the Eagle-ra-
4 \ vern-Havo jast received an additional sup
ply of ARTICLES in their line, (Which with their
former stock will render their assortment very
Complete) consisting Of
Pearl Earnings, Ear Rings & Drops, Breast
Pins, Bracelets and Finger Rings.
Jet Breast-Pin Bracelets, Ear Rings & Neck
laces, tortoise shell Combs OF the most approved
patterns, gold Watch CHAINS, Seals and Keys OF
the latest patterns, Ear Kings, Finger Rings,
Bieast-Pins, Bracelets, Buttons, Lockets and
Miniature Settings.
Silver Tea Pots, Coffee. Pots, Sugar Dishes,
Slop Bowls, Cream Pots, Cams and Gobletts
Table, desert, tea and salt Spoons, soup, toJdy,
cream and mustard Ladies, alt-Stands, Thin
bes, Coral & Bells, Tea longs Il Pencil Gases,
silver mounted Drks, Swords and Snuff. Boxes.
Plated Casters of various prices, Candle sticks,
Fruit Baskets, Tea-Pots, Sugar Dishes, Cream
Pots, Salt Stands, Table Spoons and Tea longs
Block tin Tea Pots and Tea Cadas, together
witt; sundry other articles too tedious TO enume-
rate here. all of which they offer on moderate
terms. Orders for work strictly attended to-
The highest price given for old silver and gold.
December Z. eptf i.
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COMMUNICATION
? FROM GOV&REOR TYLER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
TO THE LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINIA.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
SIR, Low
1t would have afforded me great consola.
tlon, and am sure, no less to the LesisIa-
ture OF my country, could it have been in nv
power, from events more favorable than are
now passing, 10 have announced the pros
pect OF an happy adjustment of the existing
differences between the United States and
the two great coutendng powers of Europe.-
But TOO many aggravatihg circumstances
nave recently occurred (nore especially as
they relate to Great Britain) to permit a
nope, that SO happy An issue will take place
III short period. That nation has always
been governed by her pride and her prejudi.
ces or why has she seen through so false a
medium! Why has she been so long the
dupe OF her own weakness, and the nisre
presentations OF her venal agents! The 81
miiarity OF language between this corntrv
ana that. and our connections with it bv bIcoi
always had more influence on our conduct
than was good for our political safety and
happiness Her commerce flowed uninter
rupeuiy through every channel that water
ca our land, and returned full freighted with
the traits OF her industry and enterprise =
NAT commerce SO fascinating in the pre-
sent state OF society, and so inviting IN ava.
III chains indlssoluble as adamant. Hence
the opposition to those measures which q.
lone would have been efficient. if they had
been vigorously enforced; end hence arose
those bitter animosties which have no;.o,-
ed the sources of social intercourse between
our fellow citizens, and tended To disnnita
tDen and distract our councils. The EN-
oArSo was the system which was best cal
Cuiated to ensure success; and long will il
be regretted that want of resolution TO fors.
80 the advantages Of a degraded commerce
ana want OF sound patriotism to enforce that
measure, should haze reduced our countrv
to dilemma, scarcely recollected to have
occurred III the history of nations. But no, !.
withstanding the disgracefal violations NJ
the law, which nave fixed an indejible stain
on the Character of too many Of our co,,n
trynen It's pressure was so severely felt
tiidt aided ny the failure of the Combined
forces ~ Spain, an epoch was produced in
wh'ch something like friendly tcrxins
ton OF our differences Ssened to be nr,ods.
ed OvertuTes were rnd1o by the British
government for accommodation. whici were
met ~ ;hs President of the United States
Wi'E YAK .ro.aYlit.ic aad candor, whicb
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WILL be offered Cor sale, to the highest bid
w der, ~non the premises, on the third day
oF January next, a saw and grist Mill upon the
Brook IN the County of Henrico, FIVE mites above
Richmond, the property of Oh ries Snecd, dec'd
together with % acres of Land attached to said
Giil, also one negro man Lewis the property OF
sarl oneed The terms of sale iur the land and
mid viii be four seventies in twelve months, and
the othe three seyenths i'll two years. the last
three Payments TO bear interest from twelve
months after date, the Negro will be twelve
months credit with aS many bonds and securi-
ties as there are iegsess To- bear interest from
the date IL not punctu.lly paid, and a good and
iawiultitlc will be made to the purchaser by the
LEGATEES
Hcnrico, Deccmber5. 3.g
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E&f virtue ofthe last will and testament of ilo.
~ bert Means, decd will be sold to the high
est bdder, on Wednesday, the 3rd day If Janua.
ny next, Il fair, otherwise the next fair day, the
LIND sEd PLAN1hIION belonging To the
said Robert Eieans, decd. in the upper end of
Hen,1co cointy, containing, according to- tie
deeds, three hundred and ,eyenty.three acres. &.
aying on he Trree-notched road about a mile and
haIf above the short Pump. There are, on tl.t.
PreHr es, atwo story dwelling house, having two
rooms below, with passage, and two above. q
SrMpety, stapie, kitchen, aud an orchard of an.
pie end peach trees. The lads will he sold 40
sofding 10 tie deeds, aud the sale vlifake place
= Che dwelling house The terms viii be, one
tisb OF the purchase money 10 be paid at the end
u twslye months, and the other at the end of two
years, from the day of the sale The purchaser
10 give bond aud approved security, with deed
OF trust upon the property, TO secure payment Of
Me purchase money.
DANIEL Gill,
S-recaf@r Of fhe Ie~dD,eHt and last viii of
ROBsRT MEMS, Decd.
November "a t.is
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i N order to complete the residue of the RcuSi
4 sitions of the Decree of the honorable High,
Court OF Chancery, for the Richmond District,
dated the goth June, 1909, and published 10 th S
paper from the 22d August to the 19,h Sept'r
inclusive, & an additional decree, dated the 22,l
September, 1909, in the cases of William Mar.
saall and Thomas Taylor, guardians Of Eleanor
and Lavina cambridge, orphans OF VIM. Dan.
drudge, DECD and others PitTs.
Against
VIM. Duval, administrator Of WIN. Price, de-
ceased, Lucy Price, widow, and VIM. ID. Price,
Alexander Price, John Harvie Price, and Anne
Price, iafant hclrs Of the said William Price, de-
ceased, D.f,f,.
And also in conformity will, further decree
OF the aforesaid court, dated the 22d September,
1909, IN the care ct Matthias Jordan Peg.
Against
The same defendants as above.
We, or one of us, will positively proceed TO
sell, on the premises, at public auction, on Tu..s-
day the l?th day of December next, at IL O'clock
a. NJ it FAIR, if not the next fair day, al the said
hour--The Blue House and Lot, on the street on
ShockG Hill, mentioned in the first Decree which
the late register WIN. Price, purchased OF John
Britain, subject to the claim Of MIRA. John B,i
tam, tor a supposed right of dover, she never ha
wing reGnquished any claim which she might have
IN The event of her living longer than her said
immediately thereafter, two Lots
OF Ground near the Federal Spring, known BY the
numbers - -, in Duvars addition to the
city OF Richmond, and three Let's near the late
residence ct VIM, Nice, on Shccke. Hill known
by thenumbers, in Judge Westinghouse additi-
on, II, IL and Is, on two years credit, from the
day OF sale, with interest from date; bonds with
approved security will be required, or so much
thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy VIM Mar
shall and Thomas Taylsr, Esqrs. guardians as
Tor esaid. the residue of the original sum decreed
IN their favor OF y 1909, with interest and costs
of said suit and Matthias Jordan i'm the sum of
5 500, with interest from the list day of January,
1909, ll,paid. and the costs expended by him in
said suit and also to discharge the balance of the
expenses of tue previous and said sales, yet u,-
provided for as authorized by the aforesaid de.
crees.
W. moMc1fpF% Commissioners.
November 80. I'd;
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. & B. MYERS-oFFFR FOR sale
4SA' 100 Boxes fresh Raisins,
20 Trails Hard and Soft Shell Almonds,
White and Brown HAVANA Sugars,
Loafa and Muscovado Sugars by the hid or Dbl.
Choulan, Imperial, Hyson u So,rhong Teas.
Sherry and Madeira Wine, Cocdiais,
Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, Mustard. Pepper,
Ginger, Cinnamon, Pimento, Bottle Corks,
HAVANA Cigars,
by 10 and lu by IL Window. Glass,
White Lead and Spanish Brown,
Green Copperas,
Printing aud Wrapping Paper,
DE Silver's Playing Cards,
German Oznaburgs,
Ravens Duck,
Cotton Hosiery by the package or dozen,
Cotton Cainbricks, Shifting and Dimities, by
package or piece,
few bsles of Woo!ens, consisting Of
Strong Outfits, Plains, Half Tricks x herseys
With constant supply OF best Dutch Boiling
Cloths.
november 81. tf
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M & d. MYERS, OFFER FOR SALE
Nls Muscovado and Havana Sugars, Impe-
rial and Hyson Teas, Old Madeira Wine, AL
monss. Cordials, Ginger, Pepper, Pimsnto, Ha-
wanna Cigars, Copper :, Window Glass, Paints,
Printing and Wrapping Paper, De Silver's Play
ing Cards, German oznabufgs, Ravens Duck,
Cotton Shirtngs, Hosiery and Dimities, and
DUTCH BOL1ING CLOTHS of best quality
hLso--JUsT Received,
Is casks mountain Malaga Wine, lis boxes and
kegs of Raisn's, 10 kegs Figs, and few jars of
Spanish Olives
Dccenber7. 2awAt
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ITO RENT. The Store and Counting Room,
in the house occupied by Mrs Watt For
terms apply 10 BARTLETT STILL.
December s. n
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'HE subscribers offer for sale, very gene.
: raj assortment OF GROCERIES, which
they VIII dispose Of on moderate terms. for cash,
eonntry produce. or approved paper.
Also, % Kegs and IF Brandy Wine Gun.
Powder.
WHITE {, SHELT0N.
October TO- ,F
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THE SUBSCRIBERS having nected
4 themselves in Business under the firm of
MUIR PHY e CRUMP;
Oiier FoR SALE, in the store lately occupied by
Mr.. VIM. Temple, four doors above the Bell-Ta.
vern; d general and sueN seieseed assortment Of
GROCERIES,, CHINA, Glass, & STONE
WARE, which they will sell low for cash or ex.
change for country produce =.
They also tender their services to the public as
COM MERCHANTS. Any business
committed to their care will be attended to with
all possible dispatch.
WILL: MURPHY,
.TOSHUI CRUMP.
Richmond, December z. 2swSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-12-09

THE. GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA..
MILL meet in the Mason's Hall, in the city
w of Richmond, at O'clock, in the evening
OF the second Monday in Dec. next, being the
11th day of the month.
november 81. tliMD
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t2dMD

r HAVE REMOVED TO RICHMOND.
BENG. Bolts.
October 81 &c
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p. S. Asmuch Inconvenience and unnecessa.
~ expence results from the present mode OF col.
iectng the contributions of the members, which
annually tlverts considerable part of those con-
triputons tom the uses for which they were IN
tended, burdens individuals with esvy costs and
greatly delays the collections to the injury of the
credit OF the society; the general meeting at
their last annual session, applied to the legisla
ture, to authorize a more certain expeditions and
less expensive mode of collection-ther applica-
non was rejected, under an impression, that the
members OF the Society might not approve this
act OF tier proxies. Having been informed that
a similar proposition will be Submitted to the
consideration OF the next General Meeting, and
believing some amendment in that respect neces
sary to the prosperity Of the Institution, HAYS
thought 1t proper to give this public notice.there
OF. SAMUEL GREENROW, r. H.
CT Other Priaters III the state, are requested
10 insert tie above IN their papers, till 11th Dec
next. 5. G.
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NOTICE-MUTUAL ASSURANCE so.
Ky CIE1T-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tbs Annual General Nice citing of the Mutual AS.
surHI,ce Society against Fire on Buildings of the
State OF Virginia, will be held by adjournment,
at the Capitol, IN the city of Richmond, on tl,y.
second Monday in December next, (benlr the e
leven,h day Of December)
SAMUEL GREENRoW.
PsincifaI Asent M. Il. Society.
Richmond, Nov %. tl1D