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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept. 8.
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NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES.


We understand that the following is the EN-.
pies rnent Of our public vessels of war at this
firae
The frigate President, Comm cdore Rogers,
~ stationed at New York tie Constitution,
Captain Hull in the Delaware Bay the brig
Argus, at Boston; and he schooner Revenge.
1T New Port, Rhode fsand--wirh orders to
make short cruizes and return occasionally to
their respective stations.
The frIgate Dni'sd States, Commodore De.
ca,ur, and the f.iga.e Essex, Captain Smith,
ave ia Toned at Hampton Rhodes the Jonn A
dams. Captain Dent, at ST. Mays the ship
Wasp, Captain Jones, and ,be brig Ferret, IT
Cadsden, at Charleston, South Carona-the
brig Siren. Captain Tarbell, at Szvannah==-she
brig Eaciilss, at Wilmington, North Carolina,
with similar orders.
The brig fIoroet, Captain Hunt, is on foreign
seryice-=<od the brig Vixen, lieutenant Balm
bridge, and the schooner En'erprize, Lieutenant
Read. are stationed at New Orleans. wi.sre
tbsve are shout twenty gun beats also stationed,
The frigate United States, the Wasp, the ST.
Itu, and the Ferret, are now cruising near our
SoptDesD extremity. All the British armed YES.
seisIa'ey about Amelia Island have disappear.
ed anu gone, it is believed, to Halifax.
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the best efall is, the federal editors
have schristened this affair !" Demo-,
cratic civility." ID.


La Eo FROM ofAlN. ~
Capt. Stewart, of the three masted
schr. Transit, arrived this morning in
81 days from the Guadiana, states that
information had been received at Ava.
monte on the 9th July, that Masse-
ma, at the head Of SO, 600 French troops,
had advanced against Cindad Rodrigo.
Lord We nington'sihead quarters were
at Elvas--and his army, consisting Of
so, 900 British and &C, 900 Portuguese,
occupied very strong position on the
frontiers Of Portugal, and severe fight
ing was daily expected.
;. Captain S. repeats the intelligence
( heretofore received of gen. Crawford,
commanding an advanced division,
having been forced to cut his way
through superior body of French,
with considerable loss.
The communication between Seville
and the interior, even in the plains of
la Mancha, was intercepted by the
Spanish detachments and the couriers
and small parties of the French were
daily cut off.
King Joseph had been at Seville, in
the beginning of July whence it was
supposed he had gone towards Grena-
: da.
Capt. Stewart has brought, in the
Transit, ONE HUNDRED * FIF.
X MERINOS, which had been Sc
lectedswith the greatest care from the
Duke D'tnfantado's flock, the best in
Spain.
sCADIz, July ~.
In consequence of the sdullness OF
American produce, we have concluded
TO go TO Gibraltar with "a part of our
cargo, for which place we shall sail in
a. few days.
The French are said to be but 1000
yards from the Spanish and English
land force, which consists of o,ooc
Spaniards, and between and 10000
English. The French are but Is ZOO
.men--a constant bombardment 10 KEEP,
up between them.
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baltimore, Sept. 3.
COMMUNICATION.

CAJTION.--Was set on fire, on
Friday morning betw cen two and three
,o'clockthe clearinghouse No. AZ Hans
vrr street the property of Jacob Hoif
map, the FIRE originated from Rat
which conveyed a lighted candle from
the FIRE hearth, TO closet where the
hole was, the fire originated at the hole
and made its progress through the
ceiling; but was happily discovered
before any material damage was done.
1t is singular that the rat was found
q ad after the fire was extinguiahed.
tits hoped the above viii be "a eau
tion to those who are In the haiti oflet-
ting lighted candles stand in low places
after retifing. FED. Gaz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
WILD CHERRIES.

This kind of fruit is uncommonly
plenty this year and it ought to be
recollected that when put in brandy or
other spirits (but brandy is believed to
be the best) It makes a cheap, speedy
and pleasant cure for the fux, dysen-
tary, aud most other complaints OF the
bowels. 1t is, besides very agree
able and wholesome drink for those in
health. If a little pains were taken in
due season, we need not resort so much
to the Apothecary's shop for medi-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

INTENDING very shorhy TO visit the Yves.
ten pats OF the state Of Virginis, as vel
as tfe sisses Of Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee I;
I xiil undertake, and lzithfully execute, agen-
cies 10 the exploring and selling Of lands, inyes
sigatiug land titles, collecting monies, paying
taxes on lands, and ente ring them with the com.
ynissioners OF ,he revenue, pursuant to an act
passed ~ the last sassIon Of the General As
ssurbIy Of Virginia. emitted, g An act 70 com.
Del persons who own lanas in this Common
.. wealth 70 cause the same to be entered N the
q books OF she commissioners os She rsvsnns.
81 sn< for o.ner purpo>es." Applications "a no
petsonslii, to.pe n'ade ~ The once Of the Gen.
erai oast, IN hicnmond, and letters, (post paid)
addresses 10 rne either Al Richmond, or (afer
my departure. which will be OF the l5sh day Of
Octobsf ne -, a, Lexirg,on, 10 Kentucky, will
be promptly attended 30. Those conhdjnz bu.
sincss to my care Gay rsly on the p,rnost pane.
tuaIify ms exeeIisn n. Of ,Shch the mast satis-
tsc,osg ics:inousals can be gwen.
CAk1 GK n, DREW.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

jsersbufg-Msy moi the same Veins ex.
tend NOR ,hwardlys TO the other watering
coursesf ~ Eng.
Arrived at Boston al, Friday, schoouer
Industry, caps Harris, 81 days, from Glib
raltar Capt. H furnishes G .braitar pa
.pcrs to the 21st July, but they afford no
.poiit cal news Of any novelty. The ac-
couats from Spain and Portrayal make no
mention Of the reported battle between
the French and Pottuguese--they however,
copfrm our previous accounts OF, the un :
healthy condition Of the French armies in
Spain, of the continued aud successful in.
cnrsions Of the Spanish pcasantry, aud of
the increasing hatred which is manifested
a Spanish gentleman, arrived at Gibrai.
tar, from tie enyirons of Seville, states.
that the French were attacked near SCI
Vile, from the 1st to the 9th July, by the
divisions of Baliesteros and ,Capon, with
great success---that great numbers of dead
aud wounded were seen carrying into &c..
vile, and that when he came away, the
firing of cannon and musqnetry were still
continued. Tho papers also state, that
King Joseph had returned to. MadrIdy and
had dismissed frog his life guards ali the
Spaniards who had been employed about
his person.
Bos. Cen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
BLUE BEARD,
OR,
FEMALE CURIOSITY.

Description of Scenery. Act 1st. View
of Turkish VIliage=The Train of
Abomelique appears crossing the NJ cum.
tains to claim his intended bride, Grand
march and chorus. Act Cd The Ma
gie Chamber. Grand view Of an lllumi..
mated Turkish Pslace.--This Scene en-.
tirely New. Act 3d.---The Exterior OF
Blue Boards Castle. Tbe cavern of DEATH.
where Fatima is rescued from the power
Of Blue Beard by Selim, who destroys the
Tyrant.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
FOR THE ARGUS.
Mn. PINKNEY& Ma. JACKSON.

Y we peileVc4 tnat every body Will bt
disposed TO contrast the speeches O
Mr.. Pinkney in England with the
speech of Mr.. Jackson IN America
The American. minister. with Justice
on HE side, attempts 20 propitia:s the
English patton and government in. a
strain OF fattery The British min
lister, under the auspices of Outrage,
Cruelty and Insult, denounces the ma
jority of the American People and
|contemns the policy of their rulers.
II Mr.. Pinkncy had been. animated
with that spirit which pervades the true
blood of a citizen OF the United States,
he might, In a cause so jnst as that in
which he is engaged, have made a
speech tif speech he Mould max J that
would have more senobled him than all
the honors of an English university,
and have elevated the character of his
country in the esteem of Eurepe.
Mr.. Jackson, in so bad cause rs that
of Great Britain, has acted CONSIDER.
ing him as an Eng.ishman) more wor-
thiiy in.his ministry than Mr.. Pinkney !;
and Notwithstanding the arrogance of
the man, we cannot refrain from well
ding him applause for the 6rmness
with which he has supported his soycr-
eign.
But we. condemn, altogether, the
practice ofministerial speech-making.
An Ambassador cannot separate HIM
self from his Official character and des-
cend to the walks Of private life at
pleasure. Wherever he appears in
person, the idea of his dipiom attic func-
ton, from an inevitable association OF
thoughts, accompanies him; and what
soever he docs as a man, will in pub.
llic opinion, be considered as being ap-
proved by the minister. Three per-
! sons IN. one, is ansattribnte of the De-
ity; but duplicity of character has al
ways been considered Incompatible
WITH human nature.
What, theni (say the cavillers,) dc
you wish Mr.. Pinkney to behave in
London like surly, morose being, de.
void ofevery sociable qualify! Byne
means. We dcsirc him, in every res.
tpect TO demean, himself as gentle.
man to assume that diguifed attitude
which combines polished manners In
doing business, with frmness in sup
lPort of principles. If man cannot dc
this, he wants the essential qualitie.
necessary for an ambassador. Becaus,
we wish man not to play the part o
spaniel, it does not follow that W,
with him to play that of a bear.
/ And mark Tho rondurt of the torie.
lon this subject. They applaud Mr.
Pinkney's demeanor in London ane
theypraise Mr.. Jackson's conduct here
This is perfectly consistent for Mr.
Jackson's conduct is insulting to us
and Mr.. Pinkney's demeanor bring
rs down to the level of the INSULT
The truth of these remarks must b,
| aelf.evident.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th ult. capt. JosRPu WEA-
YER, to Miss kitty SrIsNER, of Mil
ford township, Bucks count Pennsyl.
vaDia. II is expected that this con-
nexion will not be unfavorable to home
manufacture.
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Gdavrty Sermon.

A Sermon will be preached by the
Rev. Mr.. LATrIMoRE, at the Method
let Meeting House in this city. on Sum
day next, at 4.o'elock in the afternoon,
and collection made for the b nefit
OF the Rici,mond Female Humane
Association.
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LEXINGTON, XXI August H..
Me NJ BEhS

Elected to serve in the 18th
Congress.
Henry Clay-no opposition. n
Rich M. sohnson--large majority.
Joseph Desha---no opposition.
Saml M,kee---no opposition.
An hony New. by a majority of ahous
1000 ever the aposlate Lyon
Stephen OrmsbY Sc oyeS
Mr.. Quinton.
W. I Barry-to Fill B. Howard's scar
in the 11th congress.
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Dtrgli1ia Argug.
RICH M o ND,
FRIDAY, 2SErrEMsRR 7,Yfa10.
r ( c HI M o N ID,

rprr.v
q. -. !. . - {, toiV.
The Secretary of State bas r-.,nrre !,
to Washington Civ. ~ :
To the Editor of the YSy.einia Arens;.
SIR,
Party politics have so much occun;.
ed public attention, that we have sell
dom found in our public prints a sin.
gle remark upon constitutional duesti-
ons and yet, it must be admitted BY
all rejecting men that there is no sub
ject which would have a better ten
dency under discussion, than ration.
al enquiry into the constitutional
powers OF the government of the II.
States. There is no other temperate
method OF insuring an adherence to
constitutional principles than by com.
pairing the practice of our politicians
with the prescriptions of the written
fundamental law. =.
1t there be any branch Of the govern
ment more apt than another to run
into excess by installing Its powers,
1t IS the House of Representatives /; &
It arises from this single circumstance,
to wit the Representatives Of the peo-
PIE forget that they are NOT the people
Themselves. The public may remem-
Der certain occasions when members
of the House in debate have taken up
on themselves to censure the Senate
In terms by no means dccorous. Mr.,
Randolph is in the constant habit of
calling the Senate the regular arnau |;
and a member from Maryland (Iohn
Montgomery it is believed) took the
liberty OF denounciDg that body as
holding a rod ooey the House Of Repre-.
sentanves. do not pretend to say
little whipping would not be ,bene-
6ciaito the House but such express
sions argue total ignorance of The
dignity and constitutional power OF
he Senate, as well as peeyishne SIS
and envy at superior Senatorial good
behavior.
1t was never intended that the
Honsc OF Representatives should be
equal to the Senate and the distinc-
ton is very broadly drawn in the ar.
ticies of the constitution. For exam.
pie man WHO'S merely citizen,
and is of the age of 25 years, may be
member of the House of Represent
.ativess whereas, to be Senator, a
man must be thirty years old and have
been nine years citizen of the Uni.
ted States. Thus, in the particulars
of age and residence, the Senate has
the Pre-eminence. The House oil
Representatives is completely dissol-
we'd every two years, whilst the Sen.
ate is In perpetual existence which
gives to the Senate the superior char
acteristic of stability. The House oil
Representatives are simply Legislative
representatives OF the People, and
therefore only a constituent part 81
sovereign power; whereas the Senate
IS not Only a constituent pare of one
sovereign power, but is the absolute
representative of snother sovereign
power, TO wit the representative oil
the state sovereignties. This gives
the Senate superiority of dignity.
4 he House nf kenreoanfotiyao &C
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To which will be added, celebrated
Comedy in three Acts. called
ANIMAL MAGNETISM.

Wv Doors to be opened at s, and
the performance to begin at Z o'clock.
TIT Tickets to be had at Mr.. Da-
vis's Printing Office, and &C the thea
tire.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

General Sarazin, who so singularly abandon.
ed his post at Boulogne and went TO England,
IL Is said, designs coming out TO America,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
Richmond Theatre.

This Evening. Sept. z, Will be presented:
grand Dramatic Roaiaoce, written by
Colman, interspersed with Songs, Dances.
Professions, &c called
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comnusIeArnD Eoa THE Aasvs.
GOOD SHOOTING

In the celebrated Victory which the Vir.
ginians and North -Caroliniaps gained over
Col. Ferguson on the Kings Mountain
after the Battle had ragged some time the
Enemy began to fall into confusion, and
seventeen of then got behind a large Rock,
in order that they might be screened from
the fatal precision of the Rillcmen--but
they were all slaiu-and on examining
them they were all found to be shot through
the Head, and no other part touched
Th singular fact comes from Colone
SHELBY, one of the five Colonels who
commanded on that memorable day.
Mr.. Samuel Harrison Smith has as
signed the National Intelligencer to
his partner, Mr.. Gales.
The Natchez Chronicle Of the 9th
ult. states '|fhat we have received the
subjoined address from our correspon-
dent in West Florida, as the result oil
the first meeting of the Convention.
From this address it will appear tina,
West Florida still acknowledges de-
peudeuce on the government of Spain,
and is firm in her allegiance to Ferdi-
nand VII. 1t viii also appear, that
there is to be second meeting of the
convention. on Monday the 18th inst
which it is believed will be much more
interesting than the last. What viii
be the result ofthe deliberati ons of this
honorable body, is yet impossible to
divIue--However, as far as we are ca
pable of Judging, their proceedings au-
CUR well. A degree of prudential Wis
dom marks the first meeting, that does
honor to the deputies, and we sincere.
~ hope that nothing may occur to dis
turb the tranquility, or endanger the
peace and prosperity of the people,"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

We understand, that Vein Of Coal
hne and fertile, has been discovered in
Chesterfield, about three miles from the
banks Of the Appomatox, and about TWEEN.
~ above Petersburg. Report says, that
ii was principally traced by the means OF
the Compass, irons the course of the rich
veios OF the James River. 1t Will uu.
doubtedly prove, in various lights, con.
sidsrsbIs acquisition to the town Of Pc
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07
COMMUNICATION.

( COMMUNICATION
DrlD-On Saturday the 18th of An-
gust last. after severe aud painful lila
ness. OF II days, Mrs, LETITiA GRE-
CORY, wife Of John Munford Gregory.
Esq. OF James City county aud dsuehtef
Of Ralph Graves, deceased, of York coun..
ty, in, the 25th year Of her age, leav,rr
three little children and an affectionate
husband to lament tfleir irreparable loss. =
She was much. regretted by all her neish-.
bors, who paid every attention during her
allness- She was an excellent economist
delighted in . speedy progress of her
Spinncrs and Looms, and was1in the high
est delight to see white aud black clothed
In her own Manufactures, deemine it an
useless extravaganza to buy, when her
own attention could make her indepen..
dent, all in her place like this, careful to
make herself the wife, which she Justly
merits, with every endearine affection
where such was due, with an uncommon
care and tenderness to her family, gener-
ally sngrossed her every hour, = loss in.
estimable, ever to be regretted by her
tender babes and loving husband.
|. DfED,--On the 23d instant, at Bed
ford, in the state of Pennsylvania, On
his way from the springs, Col. Ixyxx
POWELL, of Loudon county, 10 thes72d
year of his age. In the death Of this
excellent man, his family have sustata-
ed a loss not to- repaired, and the
public are deprived ola valuable aud
useful citizen.
SrApNros, Aug. 90
DIRD,-On Thursday last suddenly.
in the 4sd year of herage, Mrs. CATH
crime Iremper, consort of Laurence
Iremper, Esq. Postmaster, of this
place she had eaten hearty dinner.
and dropt suddenly from her chair. and
expired in few moments; she has Left
a companion, with son and daugh.
ter to la .ient their loss on Friday her
body was conveyed to the silent tomb
attended by a large CONGO urse offrienas
-Her sudden death sps axis IN sols mn
language to the living, prepare TO lneer
thy God.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

cine, nor to foreign countries for IL
quors.
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nNE CENT REWARD, foy dsliye iae q
~ the subscriber at Montpelier, in cka.lss
CITY County. an apprentice boy, nam John
WHIT, aged 10 years. has lived fof som
time past IN merchants ruill a,5 posses, ga more
AT and duplici'y than 10 usual 10 his age /; ne
nsde his elopernent the 81 OF last men n, sud
viii likely wish TO engage IN a MIL or boar4
some vessei. All persons are forewsrnea tom
employing or hafDo'ing said boy
]. d. LADD.
9th me. ain. 1910. Ia
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

Mr.. Samuel Harrison Smith has as
signed the National Intelligencer {,
his partner, Mr.. Gales.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-07

In yesterdays paper we published
the sentence of the Court Of Kings
Bench, on Mr.. Cobbett, for a libel.
AS our readers may be curious to know
what the libel was, we shall give the
following outline of il, as taken from
the speech of the attorney general on
the trial. IN. Y. Gaz.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-08-01
Itch Cured.

By.once using Lees Sovereign Ointment
The proprietor informs those persons and Ia
miles who are suffering urder this diseases
against the infection of which no person Is
safe. that if this ointment is used at night On
going to bed 1T never fails to perform a cure cur {
by the following morning, IS thousands VINO
have usedit during the last ten years can tes-
tify. The peculiar exceilencles Oh 'lls NJ
falliile remedy for the itcf, above every u
ther. are the certainty of the cure by a single
application the ingredients being SO, lnno-
cent as to be applied with perfect safety 70
the ten derest infant and its being not only
free from any offensive smell, bat equally a.
greeeble with the pleasantest pomatum,
DR. Hamilton's Grand RejforattUe.
Which the ipventor confidently recon-
nends as and Invaluable medicine for the
speedy relief. and permanent cure Of various
g6mplaiAts which result from dissipated
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-08-01
GlIUINE MEDICINES. ].

THE LATE RICHARD LEE, JR' OF NJ YORK.
As prepared from the original RECEIPT en-
s8osession of ME Subscriber, has zuia010, 6y
svaons they are prepared and WITHOUT 70l0ss
signature none are genuine.
Odjatsnate Coughs, Colds, 1fsam6S'
sc.
Are Immediately relieved and speedily cur;
ed by the use OF
HAMILTON'S sELIXER FOR COUG1o
DEAR bought experience has taught tnou,
sands that oily and heated medicines, lollleu
with strong opiates or sleepy drugs rePsa
ed doses of which hatter and deceive the pa
tient for the present, by procuring moments.
ry ease experience, say, has taasn'
thousands, that the common oplates and Dal-
san,ics, as they are called, finally aggravats
every disorder of the breast and lungs, IN
heirmost distressing symptoms: that they
Dad the stomach and impair the dlgesuon
inaame the whole system, increase the dlfh-
Guilty of breathing and excite fever. But the
Qualities of this valuable discovery are e.
WINGED by perfectly opposite effects SIN
ole trial will prove, that 1t restores the oe'
Termination of the fluids to the surface OF the
body, and brings on the common healthfai
perspiration-thati it dislodges and eyacuates
the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strength
ems the weakened vessels of the lungs,
sheathes the acrimonious humor which lrrl-
tatcs them, and finally discharges 1t. Illus
striking at the root of the disorder, the
symptoms are of course eHectuallv and per-
manently conquered, the reverse ofcommon
medicines, which weaken the constitution and
give strength to the disorder for the sake OF
moderadng for the present some OF ITS pam
full effects.
To parents who have children afflicted with
the whooping cough, this discovery Is OF the
FIRST magnitude, as it affords immediate re-
lief. checks the progress, and in short time
entirely removes the most cruel disorder to
which children are liable. The elixir Is SO
perfectly agreeable, and the dose SO small
that no difficulty arises in taking 1t.