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l6th-The Serpent has beenscsa for s.y.
eeral hours this morning near squani Light
mouse, by great macy persons. some Of whom
were within 20 feet of him, and agree III the ".
boVe description, except that his head nearl,
,resenibied that OF land serpent's, md vines
he was at rest no punches appeared.
NEW YORK, August 2i Captain Thomson
who arrived yesterday from Gibraltar. Informs
ns that the U. States ship Franklin, capt. BAL.
lard, aud the sloop of war Peacock. Cant. Rol.
gers, we're at that port, the 10Th June, to sail
shortly for Leshorn.
The Bermuda Gazette of the 9Th instant re-
marks, that several British vessels have passed
these islands during the week, from the United
states bound TO the Wesiindies, with supplies
of lumber and other American productions,
preparatory TO the trade being stopped on the
lst CT Oct. next, by the operation Of the Anne,
rican Navigation Act
The Bermuda Gazette OF fhe sth instant,
mentions the death OF the father of Admiral
Mine, near Edinburgh, in consequence OF
which the Admiral would soon return 10 Eu.
rope.
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THE subscribers having formed copartnersbip in
business, uader the hIm OF D0renp0rt & diien
oher Tor sale, at tb. store occupied by L. Daven
port, IN lonpkins' buildings Cary street the follow in,
articles -
l3 hhds. Antigua rum, pure
do. NJ. Z. do.
do. molssses
do. English whiting
pipes common brandy
10 do. gin
10 bbis. M. mackareI
rs do N. o. Pork
20 do New York Mess do.
20 do. whale and sperma oil
25 demijohns superior Madeira wine
80 casks cut nails
200 boxes mould candles
so do. sperma. do.
so do. LIST quality brown soap
$50 do. I'd do. do.
10 do. window glass, by 10
) do. fur hats
SO tors Sweaes and English iron
100 Carey ploughs
200 realms writing, wrapping and pruning paper
$4,000 feet clear boards
$50 sacks salt, Liverpool filled
IS do. coarse do. &c.
ISAAC DAVENPORT,
GILBERT ALLEN.
August rs. 336t
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VENEZlIEIA-


The campaign ia this quarter has ne cessarily
terminated till November. in conseQ nence of
me inundations that cover the plains ON the
mountains TO the OrOnOko. This IS an inn
portant fact, and though generally known 10
those acquainted with the co,intry, set but few
g. our politicians knew, even with The assist
Of Humboldt, hos 10 account for the abrupt
cessation Of hsstilities siucc May last. Bolivar
may thank his stars for escaping before the pc
[!ouical rising Ot the waters emptying into the
cronoko otherwise, beset with Morales at
us heels, CATER his objectionable folly in per.
hiittlng small parties ofhis troops to commence
piuhdering Insignificant towns in sight of Ca.
raccas) he must inevitably have been cut up.
Asst is, the patriots now have time TO breathe,
select competent commander in chief, and
prepare tor the next campaign without inter
ruption, by free communication with Marga-
reita down the Oronoko. But the reader will
recoilect that no thanks are due 10 Bolivar's
genius for this; the patriots owe their preser-
walton to the interposition of Providence. and
not TO military management.
Washington City Gaz.
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meu's, and he ordered the six cannon which
YET remained on board 10 be all brought i'm
battery TO bear on the side which commanded
fhe approach 20 the ship. a flag OF truce al
tins juncture was sent on board from the 90
vernon of the place by his aid, TO learn th..
further intentions OF the American command.
ing oincer. Hull promised Kim, IL they would
remain quiet, not 10 oiier violence to the town
or It's inhabitants Dut II any hostile attemuts
were made upon the vessel ke should repel
force by force. AT ten o'clock n the forenoon
they began tn sway np the topmasts OF the
prize; athve in the afternoon, being entirely
ready Tor sea, they weighed anchor from Port
Plate, and at noon the next day reioined the
Constitution.
FIRE.
NORFOLK, August 24.Yesterday afternoon,
abont O'Clock, volume of smoke was disco
yered 10 issue from the ncighborhood OF Mr.
f1ugh Mctluillin's residence, which was hume
niateiv traced to the Horse Grist Mil belong
ing 10 General Robert b. Taylor, in the rear
OF Tile brewery. Notwithstanding The utmost
eAefuons oil large concourse of citizens who
repaired to the scene of conhagration with an
aacrity that does them great credit and the
e1orts OF the gentlemen who managed the en-
g'nes, the nli which was constructed of wood
was IN a short time entirely consumed.
1t was peculiarly fortunate that the evening
was calm. for had there been mach wind, il
rs impossible to say where the ravages OF this
destructive element wOnld have stopped. The
brewery which caught several times from the
intensity OF the heat, was as speedily eXtin-
Snished, and the activity of the citizens in
pulling down three adjoining small houses on
MIR. McSuillins lot d. which the fire had
communicated alone stopped the progress OF
The flames. As no person was in the mill and
no fre was ever kept in it. there is Ettio doubt
mat It's destruction was the work of an incep-
diary Beacon.
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FROM HAYTT

BosToN, August lS.-A letter from S.
Huntington, Esq. AT Jaquemel, dated Ju-
ly II, TO his brother IN this town, says
About the Isl inst. Ch,istophe came with
In 10 leagues of Port-au-Prince, with a
considerable force. Hc sent Deputies to
the generals of the Republic, inviting
them to submit to him, but met with no en-
couragemeni, and reireated, before Presi-
dent BOYER had time TO attack him. The
Government of the Republic is much
better administered than fermerly.'-E
&. II. Il.
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~ " S-EIftk2
THE GA AERpEnl,i.

THE SEA SERPENT.
BOSTON, August 22.-The following letter.
give tie particulars of an unsuccessful attack
upon the Sea Serpent, on Thursday, near
oqnaln kiver. he first is from Capt Rich.
who is at the head of the expedition: The Sc
cond; from MIR: Dexter, whose brother com
i"ahus one OF me boats DULY Ao6.
Squd'n BiUer, q loRcester,)
Thursday, lag. ~, Il O'clock {
After several unsuccessful attempts we.
nave at length succeeded IL letting HARMON
mo N the strange thing CALI the Sea Serpent.
We s'rnck him fairly, but the harpoon soon
drew ont. and he has not bceu seen since and
1 fear the wound he has received will make
him more cautious how be approaches the
shoIe; Since my letter to you Yesterday. we
nave been constantly in pi;tSuit of him-bu, a
rev hours since thought we were sure of him.
Tor threw the harpoon into him as fairly as
ever one was thrown into whale: He took
IloIh us ABOUT ~ iathomS Of warp, before we
could wind the boat with "a much swiftness az
whale could. We had but a short run when
we were all loose from him te our sore disap-
Pontmeni. l suppose You would like to know
my OPINION OF him. BE assured il is what's
called the Serpent--in that opinion, all nv
cape Ann men agree. Ii is the same that was
IN Cape Ann harbor. Be assured thai all has
been done, and we shall continue to do ali in
our powe'-out he is difficult thing 10 strike
with harpoon, as he can keep under as long
as he pleases, and seldom shews himself, excepl
in CALM
Gloucester dig 90.
ON Monday last, capt. Rich sailed hence
with large boat and two whale boats well
manned ; my brother, MIR. Dexter. was master
OF one of the boats, and captain Rich OF the
other-yesterday they met the serpent off
opuam ana chased him about seven hours
when they closed with him. aud he passed d.
rectly under the bows of captain Rich's boat-
he Immediately threw the harponn into MIN
ABOUT Two ieet-he run the boat considerable
alstahce' hut went with such velocity, that he
broke the partsof TIE boat, through which ths
rope passed, and drew the barpoon Immediate
~ hope they will have another chance be-
iofe they give mp the chase-he has no scales
on hin, and no lunches on his back but Liz
skin IS smooth, and looks similar to an eel-in
ihe attack Captain Rich had one Of his hands
wounded severely by the rope. lle above
Their" ' 20
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Valuable Farm;ne. LANDS for Sale

- 49,, ,,,'''''tI '17't'''tS J OF o"tt'
Il IN Hednesddy, the 10th Of September merit being
cenrt day, my FARM that county. Ills within miles
ofJames river and adons the lands OF Charles Branch
the estate Of Maj John Harris dec John Depp rbnma,
Forsee and the coal lands late pupuys and PovaIPs-
This farm is well watered and contains A24 acres; one
third of which in woods and well mbered aud about
20 acres OF creek lowgreunds high state Of culture
The soil is generally well ada pied the culture OF corn
ing excellent tobacco. The Improvements ar. a com
Portable dwelling house. with a cellar okehouse dai
ry granary, stable, and spacious house. formerly
Mill house.
In addition to the advantages wbich this tract com.
biHes as farH is the opinion Of good judges that it
contains large bodies Of Goals Goals have been found
it, and several thousand bushels raised and in less
than one hundred yards OF the line lands late d.
phys and Povas Goals have been discovered near the
surface.
Terms-5 on a credit Of months, IL months, aud
the other months-negetiabe nofes with approved
endoTsers with deed OF trust the premises will he
Tequred OF the purchaser. J. I. JOHNSON.
August tds
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Staples of he R;c5n,o,d ago,L.;

Dt"Pt'S q nc IEfCNNiUNu lTUlNet.
Tobacco : 10 TO H-Corn "a to 4 5e- Flonnf
otd , 10; nem s o. TO 9a-Wheat S 1 So cts.
Meal 100 to ll2l-temp 5 IT'S TO 200
GTofeT1eS.-Sugar brown, 6 IL TO 10 bes
hundred Coffee 30 to 80 cts. per Ib.-si GLASSES
90 cts. per gallon, seGyce-IIerrings $50 to
% bbi-Bacon Is to IL cts per Ib.-Rnm, An
hgua, y Toto Is per gallon-do. Jam. 8 40
per gallon.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Bank of Virginia, dividend OFT, liz so
Farmers Bank, dividend Oh, lI3 so
W. =. Stock lcs
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MIR. RICHARD c. PURYEAR-Sir-Take notice
lvA that shaon the 10Th Sept next between the hours
OF O'Clock in the forenoon and o'clock afternoon
ofthe same day, at the Eagle Hotel in city Of Rich
mond proceed TO take the deposition of James A. Grant
10 be read as evidence In suit depending in the supe-
roT court Of law for the county in which
am plaintiff, and yourself defendant when and where
yon may attend if You please. Yonr obj servt,
ELIZABETH r. WANTON.
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we nave The pleasure TO announce, that
gentleman IN this vicinity has discovered
method by which he is confident navigabe
channels may be effectually opeDed through
the Bars which obStruct the navigation of many
OF our hnest rivers and harbors.
patent, we understand, has been taken out
for tins invention, which seems to promise ex
tensive advantage to navigation il once fairly
brought into operation. 1t consists principal
ly, i'll d new method for submarine pIoughinr.
to any necessary depth, by the power of a
steam boat. When the matter is etfectuaIIy
looseued up and pulverized, il cannot reason
ably he doubted hut the rapidity of ebb-tides
united with the natural current of the rivers.
will soon carry oft the matter, and keep the
channel open. Bos. CentineI.
Adsma Pidntago. Several roots ofthis plant
the efhcacacy OF which i'm the perfect cure of
Hydrophobia has been tested by numerous ex-
Peiiments in Europe, aud made public by or
der OF the Emperor ALEXANDER, were brought
10 our Office yesterday, by Mr.. WIN. EATON.
lie gathered them III this vicinity; and, on
examination, they answered strictly TO the de-
Scription given of the true plant, as inserted in
the CENTINEL of the 18th instant; and we are
requested TO add, that Mr.. EATON will furnish
any physician OF druggist with roots. on appli-
cation. Although we pray no instance of the
dreadful malady, of which this vegetable is
stated TO he the sure antdote, NAV occur. il is
hoped every medical man will possess himse
of AN article r3uch extOlled and so easily
obtained. The bulb of the root has the D.
pearance of an onion, which being dried and
reduced 10 powder, may be given to a patti.
ent on bread and butter. rio,
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DISTURBANCES AT SAVANNAH.

DISTURBANCE AT SAVANNAH.
CHARLESTON, August 20.-Letters by
Yesterdays Southern mail give us some of
the particulars of a serious Riot in Savan-
nah, occasioncd by the mutnous crew of
the Buenos Ayrcan brig San Martin. The
following is from a letter of Monday,
Aug. ~
Last evening our city was all in arms.
The Patriot priyateer Gen. st. Martin,
came up 10 town yesterday her crew
having mutinied in the West-lndies, had
put her commander, Captain STAFFORD,
and most of his officers, ashore at Port
au-Prnce, threatening at the same time to
murder the rest of The petty officers.
When she came within The Bar, il appears
that the crew deputed five of their num-
Der TO como up TO mercantile house in
this city, who had claims upon the brig,
and threaten, unless they received $50, 900,
10 scuttle her below they however COM
promised for Is, 900, for which they took
a note, TO be discounted OH Tuesday, the
hrst discount day.-This satisfied them,
and induced them TO bring the priyateer
up opposite the town but being a iurbu-
lent set. they would not permit the Civil
Authority TO board them, and appeared
determined to resist. This induced the
Mayor, (WAYNE) to call upon the volun-
teer companies two pieces Of artillery
were brought 10 bear upon the brig, and
we were all ready for fight, when they
thought proper to submit. They were
brought on shore and confined in the
guard-house, and all is now quiet"
Courier.
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hARRiBD-on Thursday, the 10th inst at New LoI,
don, Campbell county BIS the Rev. alfred ~. DqshieE
ALEXANDER L. Bolts, Esq. of this city, to Nis
SUSAN 7. RANDOLPH, OF Warwick, Chesterfield cos
coMMSNiCATFD.
Departed this life on the 2Ith instant Mr. DENNIS
mLAUGHiIN. Of this city, after short but severe ILL
ness He has left widow and eight children to mourn
his loss.
IN THE PRESS-ABd will be published in a few
4 weeks, by John Udrr0c6, the Virginia POCKET
AIMANACK and FARMERS coMPANION. for the
year Of our Lord Is9-caicuated David Richardson
OF Louisa county, Va.
IL will contain lin addition to the astronomical calcu
aIions, lists OF courts, &c &C. usually foynd in alma
naeks great variety Of useful and entertaining
n. b. The usual allowance 10 those who buy 10 sen
again. August 2S. 33 81
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Hofchhiss's ImprOved Stra,o. Cater.

=
THE subscriber having the agency Of This very y4iua
bic machine, wishes 10 dispose Of the rlht Of
building them IN such counties not already dis
posed Of Purchasers will be furnished WITH fn sized
machines In complete order to build fem They are
adapted TO the cutting Of all kinds Of lang forage part
chary corn tops, and ale perfectly adSpted TO horse
OF wafer Rower.-A. Deap & Co. of Ricbmoud viii
furnish all Of the irons Tor any number OF machines at
sbst notice at II dollars pei set intending ca,linos
&c. Gentlemen wishing to engage "a this enero,iy.
OF TO obtain the machines, sddress the subscriber
at Richmond, to the careOf Mr. Elias Reed cali on
him at Dir. Sewall 0sgood's, near the New Banks ia
case Of bis absence, Mr. Osgoed will attend to his bus
ness. JONATHAN S. EAsTMAN
dgeHtior EfihH HofehFiSS.
NOTiCE.-The cspartnefshp Of Jones' ( Ya7TJSS-
near Cumberland courthouse, will he dissolved on
the first day Of September next, by mutual Conseut
All debts due from the hrw will he settled by Robert
Jones' and all persons indebted to The said frm vii
settle their respective accounts with The said ones who
Is alone authorized to settle the same.
RoBERT JONES,
- TnFOp0RiCK e. HASKfNS.
ROBERT JONES takes this method Of rsturrinx
his acknowledgements to the public Tor the eneouras1
ment he has already met with IN his lue OF business
aud will spare pains sudeAvorinR 10 give qepersi
satisfaction TO all those who may favor him wit lBeir
custom.
Ausnst2s. s3..wqw
A IL persons who have caims against the estate Of
n JOSEPH GALLEG0, dec are desire 10 make
them knswn to us without delsysti n coGud cofrcet
thW may be speedily 6isChargeasnd those indebted To-
the estate. are solicited to pay what they owe h rs
lile delay as conycniesty be DESTROYS %
paying the several legaCics ~ testaOT exped
tousD as possible. JOHN RICHARD.
PETER J. CHEVAlLiE.
Executors Of JsstDh C0kiCgO, Zee.
August %. qgO
NOrlCE TO COLtlERS.- The pfoppeiors of the
~ TuCkahOe Coal Pits wish g. LET 10 some expefi.
enced collier tic privilege o. raising al Tie coal Of He
pits that are nov open. Three % mHr hundred thOu
sand bushels easily he taken ont and the pfoprie-
tors ~ undertake 10 deliver he coal the bank 0 the
river, a. 70 may be raised.
Fsf terms, apply to ThoSiaS ~ RgndgtrA. orio
JOHN BROCkENHROJG
August 2s s1..l2t
A PETITION vii be presented 20 ths neSt Genera
~ Assembly praying that law naag rass. auihorgin
company To- turnpike road from Richmond. 20 int
ieci the road leading fou Brooks lEvcTY she Road
In Narrower a iss dItca'n Of Hanover courthouse
tusHst4s 80. N4e-
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hat as soon as he had performed the duty he
mad imposed upon him, he appeared in an sn.
iress, and without side arms, and publicly de-
Jared that ii he had transgressed any OF the
laws ofhis country he was ready 10 answer for
In making the foregoing statement, I have
had no other object in view than d,spassionate-
~ TO place before my fellow citizens, Gf you
should think proper to make this letter public }
,nch facts as may be necessary towaids form
rug a correct opinion on the subject.
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-, - ', seems that Mr. Clay has publicly " disavowed
the intention which has been 50 item IN lin,
oi at'egllng or wishing to organize part. Nv op,oi
toh 10 Tue adihinislra on"-What SAYS tue Kentucky
Reporter to this That paper which has nee sn ,y
sounding IRE togsin Of epp"sitisn-and ayerfng t.yt
parry would be formed, and rtna,ng 10 be fo,t
se.' zen IN TOE inreb, until 1t clubs up holy allan
With the prcfligate l4utoro
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!. IN I her bosG 50 says Adam Smith in A

IN her bosom.--What saws Adam Smith In la.
:" Wealth of NatioHsf"
what bank can with propriety advance TO a tnst.
chaht or undertaken Of any kind not either the v.e
ap'a WIN Mneh lac trades, or even any consld,rsbe
part OF that capital bat that part IL only which lie
would Otherwise lie obliged keep by him unr,nno,.a
anu VI ready money Tor answering occasional demands"
go, When, partly by the eonveniency OF dsc.ur,iny
puis ana partly by that Of cash accounts The
traders OF any country be dispensed from the rrs
st OF Keeping any part OF their stock by then, nnenuv
euahu IN ready money FOR Answering occasional de.
hlahds, they reasonably expee
o oshhs and bankers, who, when they have gone tLux
Ia. Cannot consistently with their own interest and
saieV, go FATHER. baHk cahnot, consistently wilh
own interest. advance TO trader the whole or even
the greater part "f the circulating with
Trades because tho that capital is con nuai r,iurn,
o' III TIE shape OF nsh.y aud going from bin i'm
Sane sudpe ie' The wbsle vi the reTns is too dist
'n uie whole OF abe ont goings. ana the ofhis
payments could not equal the OF its ad Nances vnl
IN s"eh moderate periods Oi time suit the
OF bank SUI less coud bank aGosd 10 adyan..
nun any deiaoie part of his liked capital."
iiaoers and other ubdeftaters NAV. no doubt with
gIeat PROPHECY carry ona very considerable pait Of
thei projects with borrowed rol,ey In is,ce "a tber
eteW'"fs, however, their capital ouyh, ia h case
10 oe suicieht TO ensure, n say % s canif. Of
ncse creditors OF TO render extremely m, obahe
tbattbose creditors should iCuI loss even thou,b
the success oil the project shcuiG ia yty muc
Tue expectation OF The projectors Even with this p,r
cd"uchtso, tue money which Is Towed aud "a hcL IN
Is meant should not he repaid tl after petiod a.,
ai years ought hot to be borrowed ot hauk hnt ou.bt
10 ne D"rrowcd hpon bond moftgape of u,iv,te
pP "a; a. pn'pose 70 I'VE upon The interest Of their
hel, "hhout iaAing the trouble themselves To emnl,v
me capital aud wko are upon that ACCOUNT v,lino 80
shIiha capital TO such peop. Of good credit as are
likely 10 Keep 1t for several years ~
Smith shewS as the misc,,iefs done Inv ,ho
banks ot Scotland in departing from these
principles. We might have lea,ned from then,
bur, we shall be Infatuated if we do not
learn from ourselves.
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Dry virtne ola deed of trust executed Miller
- son, ST. to the subscriber, dated the 2Ih day Of
April, 1910, and of record in Cumberland ofce-Will
Sold fol- cash, to the highest bidder, at auction,
the 2sfh day Of September neat at Cumberland Court
house. Ut being court day0 NINE SLAVES, many
Of them will be sufficient satisfy pay the debt
with interest mentioned in said deed and the cost Of
carrying the same into effect.
JOHN GILLIAN, Trustee.
August %. 80 wtdss
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August %.
nNE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD-FoT appTe.
- bending or securing in Jail two negro men, jim

4 me HUNDRED DOLLARS RBWARD-FoT appTe-
- bending or securing in Jail two negro men, jim
and JOHN.
Jim absconded on the 9Th Of September IsI6-He is
feet or inches high, &c or n wears Of age very
black and has very large the right side Of bis
lace, occasOned by burn. He purchased OF Thos.
hutter, in York by Nicholas Lewis in the year 1870
John abscended from my plantation in this county,
the 18th June astHe is ~ or ~ years ofage feet
or inches high. Of bright complexion when spoken
to, has down isok-Had on when he absconded yarn
pair Of panalooBt, an old wool hat and iTen cellar
round bis neck. He was purchased Of Thomas Kemp,
Of Gloucester county The said fellow out Of
Gloucester jail. June court last.
will give Twenfs Fire Dollars for Joss, and Ser
eHty Fire Dollars reward for JIM, delivered to me in
Fluvsnna county, secured IN any jail so getlh
again. DANIEL r. LEWIS
Fluyauua. AuguSf %.