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rent, and naval establishment and marine
corps, may be rscSorsd az sx,a each.
! And the whole exceeds three MILLIONS of
dollars. OF all The eit:c,es of exnendi-
'ure and of all receipts, n particular &C.
count IS gwen in The most lucid rier.
When the Good Henry II, fan,,h of Fmrce.
came TO the throne, he complained of the u ,vcr.
~ TO which he was reduced Ard ye1 nc s,,',ic-
Ell the revenues OF France Il third and enriched
The nation a sHar policy cisaraclcris : Col.
oeri IN the beginning Of tn: reiga Of /. wis XIV.
tbs supp'esSi ns of the causes II the public debt
we've mime Gus. And il is observed, thai sc.
oonded by the Chamber OF Justice, he in this
manner freed the State OF all the dt BITS which it
mai contracted, and app.ied his wtole soul 10
proportion the revenues of thr Crown TO he ex-
penses OF the STATE For q ears he iabourcd
10 secure the revenue. and continually TO dini.
nisi' the expenses in collecting it, and he so lar
succeeded, that the same articles which gave in
1901, only 81 millions OF lives gave in 1898 TIC
millions, While he expenses which amounted \,
1901, to 81 millions, did no, ia l68e exceed 81
millions. This was the beneE; OF his economy.
The manner in which lac uid this was simpIe,
Says the writer quoted ilbove, when dispositions
are numerous, when 9uties multiply, when every
thing Is under Tax. when Excise Officers a.
bound, and when a eons.ant d;Sprorortion jo flt
between the revenue and the expenses .leh ara
tunes or disorder and Confusion J., a c.ndid
examination OF the documents SUI Pile, b. M.
Gai!atln, The national respnr, es are well under-
stood. Our finances in eool or,ler. Ard
whatever evils might arise from o,ilcal ,auser
we may be well assured, IN our peace and pre-
prosperity our richest hopes supp Rcd
Sa!eni EeSgsie-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
Lottery Notice.

q. & X. WAITE, solicitous Of Civ
~ ing every adventurer an opportunity OF
purchasing at the present price of Seven Dollars
ticket, hereby notify, that tickets in the New
York STATE Lottery, No. 8. fer the Encourage
ment OF Literature, Will advance TIE Stb G7y of
January next TO Seven and a half Dollars each.
Persons inclosins the cash at any time previous
10 'has DAG, Will have their orders punstually
executed; and those who arc fortunate in draw.
ing prizes, by enclosing them in letter directed
TO the Permanent Lottery Offices of c.. &; r.
Waite, New-York. may depend on having the
amount faithfully returned in cash, or warranted
undrawn tickets.-Letters must be post paid.
yNezr- Turk, Taa 1906 t8J
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TAursiuu, December 90.

IHnrSUUu, UfceW6er 20.
The House resolved itself into com
mittee Of the whole.
Mr.. Farnum in the chair.
On the bin 10 amend the Charter Of A.
icxandria. The principal feature of this
bill is the extension of the right OF suf-
irage.
motion 10 strike out the first section
produced considerable debate; and was
lost by large majority.
The bill, after undergoing several sub
ordinate amendments, was reported TO
House, who took il into immediate consi-
derailcn, and ordered it to be engyossed for
third reading on Monday
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
Shn,h Sc of Eront-atrcet.

Two wooden stores, occupied by Josaia
Jones, grocer, and James Forbes, commits
sion-merchant, both owned by john Jones
2 new are.proGi brick stores, owned and
occupied by Bailey * 8ogert, commission
merchants; woodsn dwelling owaed BY
Joshua Jones; = wooden stores, owned by
Joshua Jones, AID occupied by Bruce aad
Morrison, and Daniel Sullivan; | brick
store owned ny Joshua Jones and occupied
10y John Y. Wheetoh and John -. Marin :;
wooden store owned by The estate OF !
saac Gouyeneur, aud occupied by John
Sullivan; l three story brick house corner
OF (Ieuyeneur's alley, owned by the estate
OF Isaac Gouveneur do. adjoining, &C.
cupied by John Sullivan.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
FIRE. WOOD

INSPECTED in the city n Ne,-1o,& duri,y tie month
II Nyen.6er last:
Hickory 6569 loads, oak Is. 227 1 loads nine
l5Oa loads; total 90 90 - ads FcuaI r,
1856 10 clrds strict meagu.e The average
price of hickory per load wa 5 dolls s Ii cent?
Oak dolls aud me doll So cents krakirq.
the aggregate value 90 6I9 dollars and SO cen,s.
PERHAPS sum nca,ly equal TO the above.
has Eeen expended for coal, which never sold
Tor so high price III this market, as during
the last iai Ge,sre
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26

MAT The election tool place on the day FIX,
ed ey the state legislature for the APPOINT
msnt OF electors .0r the state of pennsyl-
yania, lhe commit'ee are oc opinion that
@ohn Ho5e is entitled to seat in this
House."
DO much rs is contained in the last par,
OF the 9Th clause was again read ia the
words following, TO VII.
The committee arc Of opinion that
Joha Hoge is entitled to seat in this
House.
Aud on the question that the House do
concur with the committee OF the whole
House, in their agreement thereto.
twas carricd-Yeas 69--Nays So.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
PHILADELPHIA, December 10.
DISTRESSING.

While we announce, with deep regret
andcommiseration, the a;Iliclon OF sister
city, We conceive it our duty to seize hold
OF the melancholy occasion for admonish-
ing our fellow citizens of every description
to be viSllantly on their guard against a
similar calamity.-Pbil. Gaz.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.

The electors of Tennessee, viz. David
Deadrick George Ridley, William Martin,
Robert Houston, and Richard Mitchell,
met at Knoxville on the 5lh inst. and gave
an unanimous vote for Thomas Jefferson,
as President, and George Clinton, Vice
President.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
THIRTEENTH DAYS DRAWING.

he mandgers OF the Catholic Cathe-
drai Church Lottery met egrec ably to 10.
ice on Wednesday last, and drew 400
tickets.
Prizes Of 100 cellars:
Nos. AL l7l85 2o77s.
Prizes OF so dollafs:
NOS 876l 40 ) 1854.
Prizes Of IS dohais:
Nus 3532 1861.
P'zes of 90 o5i!ars:
Nos. sos 1855 1850 4944 69o3 64s%
76l2 7741 1922 942o lo42s InA43 lo7.s
1887 l-6od 1870 1922 I74o 1858
2o37o 2o775.
"a prizes Of Is dollars.
Cain OF the wheel this day $40 dollars,
total gain 59l5 dclars.
. acc unt Of The absenc. OF some ef
the principal managers. the drawine is
pos'p ned 10 Saturday the ssh inslgn.,
when II will commence and continue Lai-
iy un il fniSh, d.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26

The Electors Of South Carolina, the
whole number of ten being present, have
gwen an unanimous vote for Thomas JEFF
terson as President, and George Clinton
as Vice-President.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26

We find several foreign articles, in the
newspapers by mail, not unin,erestinp,
but have no, ability TO insert them a, pre-
sent. The state oil affairs between France
and Sweden excites our regard: Bona.
parte is said to have declared that the
king OF Sweden should not in twelve
months, be a member Of the German
empire--a French army, urder Bcrthicr,
was forming in Hanover, said 20 DC des,n-
ed 10 occupy Swedish Pomerania--tie
Emperor of Russia had proffered assis
lance 10 Sweden, bat the king of Prussia.
protested against the landing Of Russian
troops in any part al Germany. The en-
peror OF Austria had continued o aggrsn-
d:z' himself a. the expense Of the cleo
tor: he had recalled his minister from
London IN consequence Of England de-
c'ining to acknowledge lis new TILE.
The British blookading squadron off Brs ST
was about to return 10 porI--he French
Zee: in the harhor of Brest ready for sea
NO declaration of war against Spain
yet Spanish vessels continued 10 be cap
,ured by British cruisers. IL hostili,,es
shall result, from the present stale Of af
fairs, OF the conlinent. II is Tot probable
that any thing decisive will be attempted
before the close of the winter, the French
however may quarter on the enemy or
perhaps occupy Holstein ia the mean
while. (.7urora.
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81 p-izes al Is DOLLAR.
FOR SALE FOR CA&H

FOR SALE FOR CASH.
= Y viriue OF deed of rus, execu.tA the
- subscriber by Achilles Rogers for hr ,ur-
pose of securing debt dire from said Rc9c, 5. %
Brown. Watson & Co. az also : oebr due 20 VIM,
q own & Co will be exposed to public sa.. at
VIM Acnck's Tsve %, III the o,ya of Charlottes-
vile, on lie FIRST Monday in Jsnu7r; mex /, b.
ing Alternate court day, certain TFdCI Of
L%NS, belonging 30 said Rogera. bing in So, d
-eouniy, situate on both sides OF Piney run and
adjoining TO the foot OF the souh side Of Buck
mountain, being par of the land sold .srse 81 %
the last viii and testament eF Cites ROGER. doc.
and containing b. estimation 2S4 81 7cre. -
Also, one other 7P4C1 or LIND, atioi ine
the aforesaid one on the north side, ccniainirs
By survey i35 acres, i ing irz9 which aid
Rogers hath some sine .nce had aiken UP and
surveyed, the works (which A., lodged wi n the
Register Of the Land OHce. but n" pat, NJ as eu
taken out. u. CfRP. 7yVt-ee
Charlottesville 9Th Dec 1904
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Negroes for Sale.

IN Saturday the 5th of January next, at e
~ O'Clock. 1T the Eagle Tavern, in this cifv.
will be sold, to the highest bidder, for cash or
r. ties at sixty days, negotiable at the Bank Of
Virginia, three likely young NEGRO MEN,
one valuable Black smith, the other two erst
rate Coopers Of good chara9er. The above
saves Belong to the estate Ct Col. Richard Adams
deceased, and will be sold by instruction of the
legatees. IOYN I'D lbs. Ad,,,,
Richmond, Dee. 90. 1904 DIV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26

In France the mos, splendid prepare
tons were making for the Coronation of
the new Emperor. Many motives besides
those Of curiosity would lead to full de-
tail of these expensive preparations, and
ftheir powerful effects. But such de
tail is not within the compass Of our Ia
bours. 1t was long doubtful whether his
holiness could be prevailed with, TO ap
pear on this august scene. II is now APP.
pretended that hi, presence will add 10
the uneXampied solemDitv OF this corona
ton. We have not accounts yet of his &C
tual departure from Rome. From the Pa.
lace in Rome To Paris we may expe9 G.
very thing will correspond with the grea,
occasion, and at q time when the greatest
humiliation of the papnl Chair was ex-
pected, it will appear with the greatest
pomp and exaltation. The Arch Bishop
Of Paris has given his influence 10 the
new ecclesiastical establishment, and We,
it is apPrehended that the power Of the
Church was never less real. The public
manners have done more than the Empe-
ror could accomplish by all his power,
and the Catholic Church may find erea
ter resemblance in its glory a; the present
period with the religion Of Greece CT Rome,
than it ever before acknowledged.
The state of the Cabinets in Europe
cannot be augured from any signs which
are now made 10 appear. The British
make very favourable representations to
theirown nation. In Austria, the exchange
Of territory is still an Interesting subicEl,
but the peace Of our continent appears as
sure as at any late period. The French
troops are every where inactive, and the
mill airy power OF the continent is no
where diminished. The British preserve
the great superiority OF their fleet, and
boast Of GOO ships. Of which nearly sixth
part arc of the line. In this glory they
are unrivslIed in the history Of our world.
In France are exhibited all the statues OF
the Great OF ancient and modern times.
England displays upon the ocean a feet
which is the wonder OF the world.
In our own country, the state Of our e.
nances is a sabjccl Of congratula,ion. A
commissioner Of finances IN France, who
reviewed the whole history of 6nancc in
that ancient kingdom, observes, " have
found in the times when the revenues of
the Crown were comprised in few articles /;
when there was a simplicity in the impo
sition, AN equality in their operation and
facility in the recovery Of them when
commerce was free and abundant, aud
while there were no charges, and renew
ed demands upon the people, and 70 deb
OF the state, that was the time Of good or.
der, and Of good administration" o.
the estimate given by the secretary of tht
treasury OF the y. States, about COO coo
dollars are required for tho civil dcparr
meni, with miscellaneous articles &C abou'
half that amount. The intercourse uiH
tJreign nations is above q third, and 81,
! military nearly equal 20 the eyper,. oft,.
: civil estaJiisbment. The INDIAN depail
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-12-26
Sales at Auction.

WILL be offered for sale, to the
w highest bidder, on Wednesday the sd
day Of January, 1905. Of fair, If not she next fair
day at the late dwelling house Of William S.
Smith, dec. Of this county, some Stock OF CIR:
TIE, SHEEP e HOGS, a number of good
GEESE, several FEA7HER BEDS and FUR.
NITURE, Household and Kitchen FUPNI-
TURE, 50 Gallons Of Apple and Peach BRAN-
IN, single CHAIR, and sundrv other articles.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purcha-
sers for al suns above ten dollars, on giving
bonds with approved security to carry interest
from the date if not punluaIly paid. II IS neccs.
sary that all persons having claims against the
estate Of sald decedent, do, on or before the day
Of sale, bring forward their accounts pro s,ly
authenticated, as tHis notice win he plead in bar
against any claim produced after the said date.
JOSIAH SMITH, Ear.
Towhaian county. Dec. 19lh. 1901. 3w'
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At TIE FOLLOWING rK1cFs.

- p I "H FvIL'WING IhICFSs
Whole Tickets DOS. Z 90 Q"arets Dol 1 81
Halves, O. Ei.h'hs. 90
Bu' as the tickets and shares, la ret with suah
an extraordinary rapid sale ,hroughou' evcrypart
Of the Unned states. they viii speedily ADVANCE
in price
? - Distant fdven'u~s-- by IN. osinx FINK
MITES OF IN DhSCHIP1TcN ma, have
tickets forwarded hem b. ro.t. 10 aye earl K
the Union by e x T W IRE with the
r~rsr praStusijy and the carries, IN, .5g.ncs
~ e. u.eir sueosss -CJSH advances Friz1s
soon as drawn, o. warranted unitawr tictots
exchanged Cor 9.'zce drriog re osa wing
For 'hc satisfaction of aaven.urers in R7ch.
noud and vi-inie. C.. K x Ware .viu ~.
v1rd Co. tnc printer &c his paper tire Managers
Nr-'~' '.isf 'f Prizes. ~ soon a. piiu..1 yhsre
any .iemto con examine his own r..mb.r.-~
!.et .s,ro, p5t be duly attended 70.
Nsw-T ork, lJCy. =, tov4. Il
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
X ICHMOND:

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 60. 1904
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1804-07-26

prcfTed in Col. Burr's letter Of the 1Ik,aaaut.
that there is NOT perceived necefiy tor iunher
explanation on his part. The difficulty tha.
would rcfult from con6aing the enquiry TO any
particular times and ocoadons mutt be maniieA.
The denial OF a .fpeci6ed conve,fation only,
would leave arong implications that on other
occatons improper language had been o(ed-
When and wher Injurious opinions aud exprel-
6ons have been uttered by Gen. Hamilton, muft
he hef known to him, and OF him ooly will Col.
Burr enquire. NJ, denial or declaration will be
fstisfaetory, rnlels it be general, 10 ., wholly
to exclude the idea ,ha, runors desogstory to
COL Burr's honor have origins'ed with Gen.
thiog he has faid. A definite reply TO a requt-
fition OF thin nature was demanded by Col.
Borr's letter Of the ain infant. This being re-
iufed, invites the alternative alluded 10 in Gem
Hamilton . letter Of the roth.
a.. IL was required by the petition 10 which
the controversy was placed by Gen. Hamilton,
on Friday lar, and was Immediately furniihed
with communion demardings perocal inter-
view. The neeetiiy of this mesture has not IN
The opinion of Col. Burr. been dlminiihej by
the Generals latf letter, or any commanica,,on
which has Gnce, been received. am conie-
quently again inarueted to deliver you mei-
fage, as fooo a, il may be convenient for you to
receive i'll beg therefore. you will be 70 good
a. to inform me at what hour l Can have the
Pleaiure of iseingyou. -
Your mott obedicnt and
Very humble iervant,
,1 1p.l, w. P. VAN NESS.
n. Pendletop, Efq.
Jase i6fb.
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uroo enquiry, both at your Office and houtc.
ira, you had returned to yo.f rGdence in the
country. Leaf an interview there might be
leis agreeable TO you than eliewhere. have TAX
en- the liberty Of addwfing you thi, more TO en-
quire when and where il will be moa convenient
to you 10 receive communication.
Your mof obj. and very humble fervt.
Gen. Hamilton. w. p. VAN Mss.
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No. d.
,eb ysst. 1904.

No. 9.
Sin, ,esb ysse. 1904.
a. have Communicated the letter which you
did me the honor 10 write to me Of this date TO
Gen. Hamilton. The expectations now diiclo-
fed on the part Of Col. Bor, appear TO him 10
have greatly extended the original ground OF en-
qniIy, aud initesd Of prefenting particular cafe
tor explanation, feen TO aim 1t nothing LEI, ,haa
an inyuiGsion into his upH confidential cunvcr-
fations. ~ we'll - Others, through the whole pee
ROD Of his scquanianec xi,h Col. Burr.
While he was prepared TO meet the particular
cafe fairly and fally, he thinks il inadmiilbie
that he mould be expected to anfwer at large az
to every thing that he may pcflibIy have faid in
relation 20 the chsfstier OF Col. Burr, st any
time or upon any occa6on. though he 10 nor
confcious thai any charges which arc in circuIa-
tion TO the prejudice OF Col. Burr have origin
ated with him, except one which may have bren
70 confidered, and which has hten long 6nce fully
explained between Col. Burr & himiclt--yei he
cannot confen. to be qutaivned generally as to
any ,smosu which may be aaoat derogatoy to the
charseer of Col. Burr, without fpcci6cation of
the fsveral rurnour, many Of them probably un-
known 10 him.
He docs not. however, mean to authorize
any concluion as TO the real nature Of his con-
dutt 10 relation to Col. Burr by his declining 70
looie and vague BATS Of explanation, and he
difsvows an un~illingnei to come to fatisfac-
tory, provided il be an honorable aecommoda-
,ion. His objection Is the very indefinite ground
which Col. Burr has sGamed, in which ne Is for
~ to be able to difcsro no,hiug fhon Of predeter-
mined hotiliiy. Prcfuming iherefore that il will
be adhered 20, he has inifIueed me 10 receiyethe
menasc which you have it in charge to deliver.
For ,hi, purpoie fhsll be at home, and at your
command, 70 morrow morning from eight 10 ten
o'clock.
have the honor 10 be refpcdfdly
Yous obedient frvsnt.
NArHAsIRL PiEDLEroN.
William r. Van Nef'. Fig.
SIs. No. 10.
The letter which had the honor 10 re-
ceivs from you, rnder date Of yeaerday, Ratcs
among other things, that in General Hsmil-
ton, opinion, Col Burr has taken very inde6-
nite ground. 10 which he evinces nothing mort
Of predctermined hoAility. & that Gen. Hamil-
ton thinks il inadmilible that the enquiry
ihould extend to bis confidential a. yell az other
conyerfa,ions. in this Col. Burr can only re-
ply, that fseret ~hifpen trsducioe his fame. and
impending his honor, are At leaf, equally inju-
riou, with 1apden publicly altered: Thar Gen.
II. had, At no time, and in no place. right to
uie any fuch injurious erprefion', and that The
partial negative he 10 difposed 20 give, with
the reiervaiions he wines 70 make, arc proofs
that he has done the injury fpeci6ed.
Col. Burr's reques ~M, in The GrR inifance,
propofed in a form the moR GmPle. in Older
that Gen. Hsm;lton might give to the affair that
courfe TO which he might be indeed by his tenn
per and hiskpowIedge Of fsds. Col. Ban ,ruft-
ed with confidence. that isom the franknefs Of .
folder, and the candos Of a sentleman, be night
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Mr.. p--u undertood from General Ham
ilion that he Immediately aniwered. that il The
communication was prefing he would receive it
at his Country Houfe thar day. il not, he would
be at his houie in town the mex, morning at nine
O'Clock. But he did not give Mr.. P. any copy
Of thi, pote.
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Tllowing is DR.. Coopcr's Ie,eer-[ Cnizer.
"Al6az,, zt6 Ap,R. ISo4.

dIoazy, ITO dp'H, 1904
q qDN ,,eeioe Jone ,kt7aa fdbr,,. and
j,vkrm in fbe Ge,max largaags. s,sfxne
ysg make n/t Of them to f5e bes Advantage
bsrm Aybryitd and /caffsrrd az mSeb az pgE-
E6qbe }ritndf of Coll Bsyr are extremity
aAand 4uW ,egH,le all ssy txeyiisr 10 PIT
sbrvx-H is 6sl.evel ibaf mef Of fbe rsfsa.
inf,al,as -uiN vs,e fer Lea0i. Ger. Han
hse Paiyoou, b,otbrr-n-lasv, IL IL Tai4. bar
co, dtei4tSJ sgaisa Barr; INDEED auben be
qvs be leote Of bin as daage,eI mar. end
capt 70 be ,,satd. Jsige Kest ab exS,sf.
f4Esms tr,imsr.. Tbs Pafrass seaf gsife
is.zf a5sa, IL 4D5ss b. 4osnt 70 Nsso-1oyt.
I.xztt zO5.s be Jsn Gen. Hanili'r and BIZ
s,is-kz,v Mr.. C5ureb (eO5s Barr (ane Gs7c
af5fa DHei 7vfb, and zobs. sf e0a,'t. mHf
Ji,r msc5 5atsd)-IIay mary feel pryaaa-
% M,. RezgsLaey zDiH be decidedly epfgff<
nBsr. TJos bi.g sy ef1 can aid jon
;,i,6isz Of ,oH, Dzoa let 1 kno.u asd zoe
rve ysE 1oSaf aIGl9axer b ia err ps4Uey-eax
\ VI, uu,,a zobA, yos fbisk pUiN be fbe re.
fbe elet7isn in yoxr foscn 2
1-5zo Esesreiy,
CHdRS. d. COOPER.
Bsows. Efq.
e,bat, IL zviN b. fsf 10 be1U fbs part s
iey fLn r>ians 10 fbs Paf,sos. Ha1iifoa.
,Jveb, 10 Jon. eff5e Pafross TnaHn-I
80 Jsrv S.lers'isr. IL bsas.
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Sra, Jsms 7s, 1904.
In the afternoon Of yeacsday, reported to
Col. Burr the refult Of nay laa Interview with
you, and appointed the evening to receive his
fuuher ioRrueious Some prissse engagements,
however, prevented me from calling on him I'LL
this morning, On my return to the Guy Hound