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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

We have so far crowded our columns w;th
foreign details, as to leave none for obserya-
tons The English reports of the defeat of
the allies in Spain, are without foundation;
our Lisbon dates being later than the London
dates, and they contain no such intelligence.
The letter dated 10th June, from Lisbon,
published in the Aurora, is either the Editor,s
own fabrication, or another quiz aimed at his
credulity. Letters arc received in town dated
the 9Th, which do not countenance the pro-
liability of the disaster which is the subject
OF the publication in the Aurora. 1t is equal,
ly unconfrmed by all other Intelligence re-
ceived here by the Orozimbo, and by the ar
rival of the Bevan, at Philadelphia
Fed Republican.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

not celebrate - .se customary Manner
the morning was ushered in with the ring
ing of bells and several of the FIRE insur.
ance Office men, in new clothing, with their
engines, bands of music. &c. parsded the
streets of London. In the evening the Mail
Coaches, with the Coaehmen and Guards
in their new cloathing, paraded the streets /;
and the houses of the tradesmen to their
majesties were partially illuminated.
The day was kept at Windsor by the
Queen and Royal Family in private man.
ner.
Tune 6.
A Mr.. M'Rae is arrived from Morlaix,
with dispatches for the American Minister
in London.-We are informed that they an
nounce the release of all American ships
seized in France between certain dates and
that the Berlin and Milan DEGREES had been
absolutely rescinded, so far as they related
to the u. States.
The Duke of Galore has been superced.
ed by Maret, Bonaparte's Secretary, who
has written to the American agent at Paris
thus SIR, BY decision of the Empe.
ror, the American ships and their cargoes
which have arrived in French ports since
the I'd of Nov. are set at liberty.
have the honor, &c.
BASSANC.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
Late fran, France.

On Sunday arrived at this port, the schr.
Betsey, Capt. Orne. in 40 days from
Nantz, via Marblehead. We have been
favored with some papers, but of an old
date. The Berlin and Milan DEGREES re-
manned in full operation. No political
news.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
BASSANC.
From the Boston Palladium Of Tuesday,:
LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.

Capt. Lincoln, who arrived yesterday
from Opofto, sailed on the 18th June, and
is the latest arrival from Portugal, by 8 days.
He had heard of no battles subsequent to
those of Almeida and Albuhera-nor of the
fate of Badajoz. The French were expect
ed soon to raise the siege of Cadiz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
GIBRALTAR, June !.

UIBKALTAK, JUNO ].
A second battle is stated to have been
fought on the ed of last month, by some ac-
counts at Llerena, and by others at Frexenal,
between Soult's army, reinforced by Regnier's
division, and the allies reinforced by the two
divisions brought by lord Wellington, who
had taken the command of the whole.
The issue is represented as far more deci-
sye than that of the action of the 10th.
Later dates from the scene of action dis
prove the supposed battlel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

rOra, dated Lisbon, June 10, 1871.
(" / have but few moments to drop you
line, having been but just returned from San
tarem, where / have been fortnight, and
should have remained till August, had not
the general CONSERVATION that prevails, in
duced me to return to this place without de-
lay; dreadful battle has been just fought
between the combined British and Portu-
guese, against the French every account
makes the slaughter dreadful-of the British
there remain dead on the field, $4,000 men
every thing here at my arrival found in the
greatest confusion; and it is very plain from
the movements and preparations by land and
water, that they expect the French here
shortly"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

northwsrs on the coast, which would prevent
unless situated as the Pyramus was) any yes
sci making quick passage. The American
left the Tagus three days after the Port Ma
hon, which brought the last dispatch"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
PARIS. Nav %.

. NAkIs, way ~o'
A rurnor is in circulation, that marshal the
Prince of Essling, has at length been able to
bring on a general engagement with the Eng
lish, who have been beaten. 1t is said that
their loss is considerable The details of this
victory are anxiously expected. A brilliant
exploit of the garrison of Almeida is also
spoken Of
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26

=. Cork, may 28,
His Maiesty's ship Fortune, Captain
Vansittart, arrived in this harbor yesterday,
with the Golden. Fleece, American mer.
chairman, which she detained for being
destined to an enemy's port, contrary to
the existing Orders in Council. The For
tune received the information of the desti-
nation ofthe American vessel, from two
Liverpool ships, which she fell in with on
the 10Th inst, and steering by their instruc-
tions, discovered the Golden-Fle on
the morning of the 9Th inst. within short
distance of the coast of France. She was
bound to Bordeaux, with cargo of cotton,
beeswax, ale, rice, &c.--The Golden
Fleece sailed from Charleston, and at the
period of her departure, no assurances
would be effected upon American vessels
to French port, IN consequence of the
risque of detention by British cruizers.-
The Fortune has also detained an Ameri-
can schooner laden with fish.
FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.
The small pox being very prevalent At
Paris, the Court Physicians have thought
proper to have the King of Rome vaccinnat.
ed. His health is in the best state. But
the Emperor has thought proper to have
the ceremony of his babtism for the 9th
June.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
PHILADELPHIA, July IS.

- HHLa bELTu1h1 July AOs
We are informed that twelve handsome
eighteen pound carronades were recently
seen on the end of wharf in Kensington,
not league from the French privateer Di.
ligent; and it is also said, that they are not
there now, nor is it exactly known where
they have been removed.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-07-26
NETWORK, July 49, O'Clock, p. M

NEW-YORk, July lS--4 o CLOCK, r. N.
After part of our impression was worked
off, our boat came up from the Narrows
with London paper containing the follow.
ing important article, as respects this coun-
Try.
From the London Pilot, at May %.
By the John Adams frigate messeu-
ger has arrived from Mr.. Russell, Charge
d'Afaires for the United States at Paris,
who left that capital on the 18th instant /;
he has brought an account for Mr.. Smith,
the American Charge d'Afaires here,
compr ehending list of all the ships of the
Republic which have entered the harbors
of France since the I'd of November last,
and which were placed under provisional
sequestra,iou. 1t is officially notified, that
The sequestration has been zu,thdrasUn, and
that the Vessels with their CARCoEs, are
atthe disposal efthe masters and proprie-
tors.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
TUESDAY, Ian. 90.

70 "a j aus 90
fl communication from the Senate
by tiieir Clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill
Providing for the reception of aour
in The public warehouse at Petersburg.
ard tor other purposes
The engrossed bill' Imposing t.xes
Tor the suPport of governm ent,' and
The bill Appropriating the public
revenue, were severalIy read a third
time and passed.
fhe preamble and resolution which Law on
the table as reported from the COMMITTEE IF
tue whole house Oh the state of the common.
wealth, to whom was referred the petition from
sundry inhabitants of the comfy of Accomack.
PrVnS the Legislature TO adopt some means
cor calling convention to revise and amend
the constitution Of this stated was taken I'D and
real AZ the following words !:
me Seneral Assembly of Virginia cherish
WIN peculiar regard f,lndqm entail prir,;nies
M Their political creed, the following: That
at power IS vested in and consequently de
rve'i from The PEOPLE; that all free govern.
''e''es sbou' nave tor their basis equality and
IN practice shoulG dispense he blessinps :, ith
Fno less eq0aliiy among the peon,e Thai chen.
ever government shall be found difF.rentlv
orBanizcd, or producing different results,
Ii"sJgnty OF the people have an indubitable
unhiienaole and indeteasbIe right TO reform
ster os abolish It IN such manner as shall be
Judged most conducive to the public good. =
lhe Seneral Assembly entertain for the con.
shttt'on OF this slate high respect, and in
contemplating the Circumstances under which
~ was Formed, particularly The infancy of 10
itcd science, find cause for .suryrize, thSt
pan etBovernment should have been devised.
t'''s m IT'S great outlines should have been SO
-P'op'uons 10 the liberties and the CONSEQUENT
inHPp'ness OF msiteind. But its authors would
nave oecn more than mortal if they had pro-
a"eed perfect plan of government: Hence
tiIne and experience. the severe but impartial
.rlers OF all human things have developed, err
rors WHICH in the opin,on of some, require
correction. of''0
ms Assembly are aware OF the delicscv
ana Danger OF frequent attempts at innovation.
out where defects exist Of such extensive con-
sequence az to require remedy, the experiment
OF changing the government, bold as 81 Is. rnsst
DC 'fied and IN the crisis thereby produced
We n'ust look Tor safety to the msderation, the
PANioHsm and wisdom ofu,c people. Petitions
'or 2 series OF years having been presented 10
uns legislature, suggesting defects in the con,
s''','' Wy hNa calling Tor convention TO rene
neuy the same and It beine surge sted nv ma.
ny ,"st tms measure IS wished by a majority
oI we tvOd people Of this state, add this ~
se'pniy snowing that the right og callinp = cor.
Veh''on belongs exclusiveiy to tbe neoDle. and
,"s' upner such circumstances II IA n r.sn,ct
ave 70 tue people, bath 10 conssilt ,l,cm and
ee'iSe some method by which 10 collect ,be;r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

The question being then put on the
remaining amendments, they were a
greed to by the House.
Ordered, that the Cls rk acquaint the
Senate therewi h.
On motion, Ordered, That the com.
mittee of the whole house ON the state
OF the commonwealth be DISCHARGED
from the further consideration of the
bill Authorizing an addition to be
built to the lunatic hospital in the civ
OF williamsburg
A motion was made to amend the
said bill By ssrik,n out the whole of il.
and insertingin lieu thereof, an amend.
ment going TO appropriate a sum of mo.
ney to establish-a luua,ic hospital in the
western part of this state, and the CUES.
ton beingput on the proposed amend-
nent, 1t passed in the Affirmative.
Ordered, That the said bill with the
amendment be engrossed and read a
third time.
An engrossed bill Establishing a
bank at the town of Lynchburs,' Was
read a third time, several blanks there
IN filled up and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the
said bilito'the Senate aud desire their
concurrence.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
csR, MEYER.
VIRGINIA LKGIsLATuRE.
---ses-.--
HOUSE or DELEG A7ES.

SArvRDAy, Ian. 2eth.

SATURDAY, Jan. 26th.
a concentration from the Senate
by their Clerk:
The Senate have passed the bin
Hp'hHr's'ng supdry persons of colour
therein named TO enjoy their freedom
10 TINS state with amendments, in
which they request the concurrence of
iUe House of Delegates.
one amendment proposed bv the
SFna'e to the said bill goes to exclude
ir9m he benefits thereof 8 a dan Bar
Der, a free MAN Of colour, late the pro.
Perty OF John S. Woodcock, of Frede-
t'ck county, the questions being put
agreeing to the sad amend went, i.
assed in the affirmative.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
NJ oNDAy, Jan. 49,.

A communication from the Senate
by their Clerk :.
The Senate have passed the bill
Is Concerning the town of Beverly, in
the county of Randolph
They have also passed the billt Au.
tboris'ng John Lynch, sen. to build a
toll bridge across James river, at the
townof Lypchburg, and for other pur-
poses;'. and
The bill Authorising the court Of
Rockbridge county to levy a sum of
money for the purpose therein men,i-
oned, with amendments, in which
they request the concurrence of the
House of Delegates.
And the committee have examined
several other enrolled bills, which be-
ing found truly enrolled, have been
signed by the Speaker.
ihe House proceeded to consider
the amendments proposed by the Sen.
ate TO the said bills, and the same be-
ing twice read, were agreed to by the
House.
Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint
the Senate theFewith.
An engsossed bill Authorisiug an
addition to be built to the L unatic Hos.
p'tal, In the city of Villa nsburg,' was
read athird time, several blanks there
an ,hiled ep, and the title amended;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and
tnat the tide be, an act Establishing
Lnnatic Hospital at the town of Lew.
isenrg, IN the county of Greeubrier.'
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the
SAID bih to the Senate and desire their
concurrence.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

lad what is this condition. why, to execute an
actof congress against the English, which 10 be
thus executed, requires the previous revocation
ofthese very DEGREES. The letter of your ex.
cellency, of the 5th of August, appears to have
been written with full knowledge of this re.
QUESTION OF the law, and riianifestly with the in
tention to comply with it, in order that it might
be competent for the president of the u. States
TO exercise the contingent power which had been
given to him.
twill not be pretended, that the DEGREES have
an fact been revoked; but that the delay of the
United States in performing the condition pre-.
serted to them a,ithorises their revival. The
case OF the New-orleans Packet is the first
which has occurred since the first of Noycm.
Der, to whichkhe Berlin and Milan DEGREES could
be applied, and if they be applied to this case.
IL viii be difficult for France to show one solita.
~ instance of their having been practically re-
fvcSed. AS to delay on the part of the United
S:stes, there has been none. No official infor.
nation ofthe letter of your excellency of the 5th
OF August, LETT France for the United States, ow-
lag to circumstances which twas not in the DOW
err Of General Armstrong to controul, until the
29th of September, and to this moment have
not that such official information has been
!, th.re received. I might indeed have learnt
IT., and been able now to have communica.
ted ito your excellency, the measures OF,
which the president has decided in consequence
". AZ, hsu hot tiC ir1SsiSe tile Essex, despatched
by HIM, been put under quarantine on her arri.
: val at L'oricnt, for the want of bill of health,
and the messenger thereby detained since tile
4th of this month =
will not undertake to decide whether a bill
ofhealth ought, in courtesy, to be exacted of q
frgate of friendly power, coming in the aui,,ser
saasoa from place not known to have been
Lately afflicted with any malignant disease; but
rsiy the delay which this exaction occasions.
cannot be rDtttPd a nf due :, -,
tb part of the American government
IL is from this view Of the subject thatI am
thoroughly convinced, that the application of the
Besn or Milan decree, by the director of the
customs at Bordeaux, to the New-Orleans Pack
c., VIII not be approved by his majesty, but that
prompt and efficient measures will be taken to
correct procedure, which, if persisted in,
night produce state Of things which, it is the
obvious interest of both nations to avoid.
pray your excellency to be assured OF nv
most distinguished consideration, &C.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
To Millers
AND
Manufa

THE APPoMATToX CANAL, which ter.
inmates at Peteisbu &, rsinia, isinesrIy
conEleted. and affords Is feet fall Of wa,er
within a mile AID half Of soFa, and fall of
90 feet IN the town. The s35seribsrs are Of
opinion that no situation ID beatr calculated for
Mills, MANUFACTURES, or any o,oe, sipiIsr es-
enlistment Because any power Of water may
be had at or near a growing town, whcc' the
necessary materially flor conducting such esss.
bis6ments probably, can be always readily
procured. II IS proposed ~ this tine 10
: SELL OR IEASE TaK WATER
and LAND, that may be recrssaIy fer a ls.v
Mills, &c. by private CONTACT, should any
sRigi5ie OF r. be mace Otherwise the sue. esbeTs
viii atteod on the Oh day OF Aprilnex'. an the,
Canal in Petersburg foe the purpose 10 mes,ius.
with such PERSONS as may 10 inclined IL COZ.
tract with them on that FpbJfct.
Joseph Egg!eston.
Richard W. NerabIe.
Ed@srd Munford.
Edward Har,soa.
Jaa' 2S'b, 1911 (etw)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
WEDNESDAY. Tan. an.

WEDNESDAY,, an. 80.
"A comi~ unicsticn from the Senate
by their Clerk: ~
The Senate have passed the bill To
appropriate the mdster fiues oil certain
counties and for other purposes
They have also passed the bill and
ryder Providing for the opening a
road from the mouth OF Blue stone river.
to the mouth of Lower Loop creek. ;
with amendments, in which they re-
guests the concurrence of the House of
Delegates.
And they have agreed to the amend.
ment proposed By the House of Dele.
ga'es to the amendments IF the Senate
to the bill Incorporating company
FOR improving the navigation of Rivan&
ma river. q
The House proceeded to consider
me smendments proposed by the Sen.
ate to the said bill, and the same being
twice read. were agreed to by the
House.
Ordered, That the Clerk acuuaint
the Senate herewith. e..
An engrossed bill incorporating
the bank of Winchesier,' was read a
third time aud several blanks therein
led up, and the question being pu,
on the passage of the said bill, it pass
Ell IN the aHrmative.-Ayes S3-Noes
|73.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

Annexed is triplica,e of my respec.s TO Won
OF the on irs,ant, the brig Osunn and he shin
''Amm'do.e oyer, by which the original ana
es.nsf tie ."e1ts naviez nos got 10 sea yet.
Inc brig New Orleans Pocket. of New York.
en,NaiH Ha.sis. men-ioned in nv former le,ter
hss since hesn se:zed by tae cslsector. and her
cargo hs1 besn pa in The imper;a cus,om house.
he schooner Friendship. Of pmi from palti.
m.re, capsain Suo~ bai been sequss,cred.
ihls IS accompanied With an account of eo5
Or advances made for the relief of distressed
sesrtn for this port and 'he por, of Bayonre
WI ~ vouchers, amounting TO franus 4 o34 90,
aad Tor winch nave drawn on jonathan Rua
ss'' q our chargs d affeifs az PHjs.
>. captain She Idly. of the Sahoones Ms,a T. IN
J a. hound 20 New 70 k. has eig,.t dis,re,.ed
semen IN board, ard for whLh nave paid no
irom. 20
The ship commoaore Roger: captain snals,
ir IN bSynLae bound o New YORK viii c,,,S
home ifoTf 50 70 60 searnen in distress. Of horn
snali have he honor 20 transmit you Z l,st and
nm account by my nez,
he day OF Cocoon hiss been reduced from, s,
81 70 ir.2 Is. yer pound.
ibf k.sex frigats is arrived at I. ,O,;snt f,o,,
III Ehi.ed States. = - 'S'"
ihIs Is accompanied by fle of news psners
EMO winch shall have she honor 10 continue 10
seod "hensver opp rtpniiies oHer.
have The hoaof, &c. &c.
Hs'gnedJ
,t.... CIR. MEYER.
Fs'eyf Smith, esq. Seere,@yef State.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

the said preamble and resolutions SIS amended
they were agreed to BY the House
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05
JONATHAN RUSSELL.
Copy eta letter from Chr. Meyer to Mr.
Smith, secretary ofstate.
UNITED STATES CONSUL
Boraeaur, Dec. 6, 1910.

EAR,
have the honor 20 nclose copy of Mr.
asha'as'' s letter 20 me, received this morning
concerning the re capture Of the schooner Grace
Ann Greene, Of New York, Daniel Greene
master, who brought her lnso the port OF Mar
triiles, having two British cficers and seven sal.
10 on board, and they only being six men, a
n''neu which, number two boys.
The big New O,esn. Packer, of New York
wlsh ca'eo of provisions and thrte hundr ed
bsEs Of cocoa on board. bound TO the Medier.
rznear for market, went to Glib, al ar where
alter lying sorne time, came to thi; port whrr
he has bsca ssqnss,eyed
The schoone Friendship of and +, or Bs,ti.
m9ss, capt SNOW with a cargo of coffee and
ctmpeache, is a. lived Ave days ago in thus rive,
Whatever ibe is ne may be OF these two vessels,
Shai have The honor to inform you Of
remain, very respectfully
Sir,
Your most tbedisnt humble seivznt, Z.
(sigued) =
:. CHR. MEYER. !
ef'the Uni'es STATES of Amrica JVaskingtos
Capy of O letter tron, CIR. Meuer to
l4r. Smith, seer etary of state.
UNITED STATES GONSULATE,
Bordeanx, Dec. IA, 1910.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

PRINTING In all its variety neatly ex-
eeutsd at shis oaice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

II fresh supply Of The celebrated
Com @ Rheumatic Dgops,
Jos, received and Cor sale q, this oiIsce
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-02-05

Mr.. Blodget, of Washington, estimates the
present number of the inhabitants of the United
States and Territories, at $3.50 winch is 3
persons to each mile annual births 39J, 900, an
nual deaths 10000, dwelling houses ,27s,OO0,
colleges IS, academies "a, improved land 49,
$4,000, tons shipping 1,25O,000, imports 81, 600,
600, exports s2,200,0c0, banks 95, bank cspitaIs
54,000,000, custom house bonds 1900, OO0-.otaI
valuation Of the United States, 2,5i0, 100000.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-06-18

IS. Inasmuch as the article OF money
is objected to, this Tor Tie present is waiy-
cd. 1t is also agreed that the war sI!i'il
be passivs, en- the part Of the Y. States.
The reasons are approved of. Every ia
fiction by Great Britain which they can
not return, in kind. viii render their re-
sentiment against tha. nation more ardent
and lasting.
As. 1.-THE war is not already commenc-
cd. and they cannot make Great Britain
begin it they must begin it by their a1cr
acts.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-06-18

fine. NAV be as great mystery to the
n.hl;c. as the abandonment OF the dena-
t;oyoEuiug bill was to the honest demo-
Gratis in congress. But we do not intend,
like the managers at Washington, to leave
ovr friends in the dark as to our motives.
Il was not our wish to breach subject of
this nature. For the honor Of tile nation.
we could have wished that the death Of
the above mentioned bill might have been
an ..eternal slcep," and that it might ne
YER have risen in Judgment against our
government. But there arc set OF men
IL this country. who seem to be determin-
ed to disgrace us at all events. They
take care that no degrading circumstance
which has ever occurred i'll our Legislative
councils shall be forgotten. No sooner has
tie tribute collected by Bonapate on his IL
cences failed, than the old cry Of British H.
ceuces and British tr:tuts is renewed. The
Aurora Man in his paper of Monday has re-
yiyed the subject; and in this business we
are determined not to be behind hand with
him. We have already spun our article
to too great q length, and must therefore
conclude it for this day but we shall not
here dismiss the subject. The history OF
foreign Licences would be amusing if not
instructive to Our readers, and il the de-
mocratic editors are wishing for devel-
opcment Of the whole affair, we may in
time CRAFTY them.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-06-18

pleasures, irk ComRfrciat .idrerE.
immoderrs will recollect that 10"
orang a great noise was made Ill 'his