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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

Praise % those by whom i, was formed /;
health and happiness to the negocialors.
). The treaty OF 1905, and the States
n'en OF both nations by who,n it was ne
h"Giuted. May gratitude aud honor re-
ward their services.
.. JEFFERSON, President OF the United
States the distiag uished Philosopher and
patriotic Statesman.
5. BoNAPARTE, the FRS: Consul of
French Republic, whose talents in the ca.
blnet and Geld have become The wonder
and admiration OF The world.
6. The Ministers Of France and the
Heads OF the Departments of the United
S'ates.--ln faithfully serving their own
may they continue 10 promote the reci-
procal interests Of both republics.
Z. Our adopted Brethren Of Louisiana.
May they prosper and be happy in the
union Of their new family.
2. The Memory OF the Illustrious
GEORGE WAsHrNGToN. The grave will
consume his body, but time alone can en-
tomb his virtues
,. The memory ofHANcocK, Franklin
and ADAMS, three splendid uminaries in
the political world.
10. Inc Declaration OF American In
dependence: the divine spark OF rs struck
from the altar Of freedom.
II. His Exccllency RcBERr r. Ii
WINSTON, as Member of the First Con.
gress, and one of the sages appointed TO
frame the Declaration OF Independence.
IL. The memory of,hose brave Patriots
who hled in the Revolutions of America
and France.
Is. The rising Navy OF American
May it always be employed in the pro-
lection, but never in the oppression of
Commerce.
IL. The Fair Sex.-When they weld
their charms. may they find themselves
IN the arms of men OF honour and sen.i-
ment.
Is. Commerce and Agriculture.
10. The Arts and Sciences.
IL. Generals LA FAYErTE and Kos
cIusNo, two brave heroes who fought for
the Liberty OF America.
Colonel James Swain, presided Col.
J. Oroe, Mark Leavenworlh, Esq and
a Vail, Esq. o:fiCiated as Vice Presidents.
The room was ornamented with the bust
OF BoNAPARTE and MIR. JEFFERSON, and
with the flags of each nation entwined
with ribbon inscribed UNION.
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Jobns0n's P0ckcf Dictionary.

J"st pr5l'Sed ana for sale BY Samuel Peasants, j,
R't6tond, ne0tly bound and lctte,ed, printed ON
j'"e Ys0Ve paper, and a beGutl'nl Pearl type.
TOHNSON's DICTIONARY of the ENG.
) LISH LANGUAGE, in miniature To which
are added an Alphabetical account of the Hea-
then Deiiies, and other Fabulous Persons; with
the Heroes and Heroincs, OF Antiquity. And
copious Chronological able remarkable Events.
Discoveries and Inventions. The whole compre-
nending IN one view, the Analysis or Outlines of
General History. from the creation to the presep,
time. BY the Rev. JOSEPH HAJTIL7ON. MA.
1be frst American, ON tbe 14:6 English edition
The Editor in his advertisement 10 the Eng.
lish edition observes, that
TIE rapid sale of the thirteen former etiit rims
OF sms Dictionary has induced the editor to com.
ply with the desires OF the public in preparing an
other impression for the press To copy the best
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almost every department. of science and morals
bur it is peculiarly applicable TO the editor of =
dictionary If 4 word has been once explained
with accuracy, and IRIS various meanings discrimi-
hated with critical acumeu nothing .en,ains for
succeeding writer, but to colleEl and arrange the
iahom OF his predecessors, in n manner which CO.
inc des with his own particular plan Such is the
use whlch has been mace IN The present work of
the la5orious and celebrated compilation Of DR..
loHNsoN, which is 'he most perfe4 model IN IT'S
Kind And il the task has been performed with
only common industry and care, il will follow thar
this small volume contains in substance the ouin.
tessence ct photography, and is adapted for eve.
~ purpose as a book Of reference II has also
'h's superior advantage, that the more obsolete
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icoEraphera, are here exchanged for many a,'di-
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render this work as complete as its limits would
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An ePitome of the Heather Mythology follows
the Dictionary, more copious and correct than has
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me chronology annexed exhibits the general out
lines Of ancient and modern history
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ty; the paperis of the finest quality and texture,
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merits. T. II.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

sire. Should the trial of Moreau and Pi.
chegru be published, will send YOU a CO.
Ply by the FIRST vessel for New York or
Philadelphia. | saw but little chance FOR
peace before this at present l see none !;
such attempts naturally tend to destroy
them. Perhaps, however, there NAV be
one chance for peace; reports are that
the King OF England is again attacked
with insanity, and it is also said That he is
dead: il SO the Prince Of Wales, on com
ing to the throne, NAV make overtures
Tor peace, and throw off the present mini.
stcrs, otherwise, calculate for war as long
as England can support it.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
CHARLESTON, April 30.

Accounts from Savann n state, that az
the Supreme Court held here during the
last week, Tor the county of Chathsm,
Judge Bowen delivered charge to the
grand jury which was considered 10 lie
so highly reprehensiblc by them, that
they presented it as in judicial, insulting
to The government, and repugnant 10 the
general interests of the county and de.
clared at the same time, that they could
not, without dong violence to their corr
sciences, and disrce arding the dearest
ties OF society, proceed further with the
business of the court. In consequence
OF this presentment and declaration, the
Judge issued an order, under his hand,
and seal, directing the sheriff to commit
10 the common jail Of the county. every
member OF the grand jury who signed
the presentment, and keep them in Gus
tody until he should receive an order from
him for their liberation. They were &C.
cordingly unprecedented and committed to
prison. The account further states, that
several warrants had been issued against
the Judge who while on the bench had
conducted himself in very unbecominc
way--he was taken and committed. The
jury remained in prison when our infor-
mant left Savannah.
A meeting of the citizens had taken place,
at which several resolves were agreed to,
one was that they approved highly Of the
conduct of the grand jury; and another,
that committee should be appointed,
which was to repair Immediately TO the
seat OF government to obtain discharse
of the Iurv from prison
NAY IA letter received yesterday
from Savannah states that the Grand Jury
had been released from confinement un-
der the habeas corpus ACT. Judge Bowen
remained committed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
IMPORTANTi

The brig Two Brothers, just arrived at
quarantine, in "a days from ST. Jago de
Cuba, spoke, on the lst instant, the ship
John, capt. Howard, S. days from Lon.
don, FOR Charleston, who positively assur-
ed him that the KING OF ENGLAND
WAS DEAD.
COf the degree Of credit due TO the
foregoing report, it is impossible, under
present circumstances, TO Judge with any
certainty. The passage ofthe vessel from
London, ii correctly reported, would bring
English accounts about nine days later
than those we now possess in that peri.
cd, tits certainly possible that an event
OF this kind might occur: for The King,
at our last accounts, though well advanced
IN convalescence, was not considered as
entirely recovered. He had taken air and
exercise, which may have occasioned re-
lapse oil his disorder, and he may have be-
come the sudden victim Of some new at.
tack. A. all events our opinions must re.
main in suspense, until other information
be received through more direct and par
ticulsr channel
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
Ter Dollars Re1p0id-

y UN away from the 7nbecriber living in the
AZ upper end of New Kent county, on the Odd
OF the present month. negro man named Ia.
COB, who has been uetomed to fid,lling in and
about NV neghhourhood and the neighborhaod
of Mr. Thomas Frayser's. aud other places forse.
Veral years past; he carried nothing with him
except his fiddle that know Of Wis dress was
plain nome spun, except his pansaloons which
were Of blue plains. his behaviour 70 white ueo
pie is very ,oruecus and ob'igiug--anong his
own colour humorous ard lively, age 26 years or
thereabouts--heighta bout feet 10 niche i--conl-
pIexion rather jjghr, Of pleasing countena7ca -
I have entrusted him for several velrg past with
al my marset business, which he i1s generally
discharged farAfully. | will rive the above re-
ward to any person who will deliver him 70 me
or secure hie' in any Jail that r.. him again.
beside I'll reasonsbe expenses. do forewsrn
all peTs0n5 from hatbouring or employing him
and all matters Of vesses and others from con.
veying him out OF tho state at their peril as am
determined to put the law in force against any
one who may offend in thar wav.
ROBERT TURNER.
GO,h April. 1904. 80
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
NOTICE.

THE relations of a certain JANIS HARPER. late
OF Son'erset, county, Maryland, are informed
thar the said Harper deceased and without issue
to inherit his estate 1t is supposed that he has
brother or some relations, residing in lJorth-Ca
rolina, 10 whom the estate OF the said Harper be-
longs.
H. Tie different Pointers to the South are
requested 70 publish this notice for the informa-
ton OF the heirs S1risrSet, Mar, 1904
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
SALES at AUCIION.

Jpsf receirea and positi,ety 5giH be SOLD, trit5-
oHt reserve, far Cash, at Public Aacfion on MINI
day TIE 14tb instant at IL o'clock, By tie sg5s:-i-
4e,s, at tber VcnGae OGce;
E|ELVETS, Handanno and Canton Handker-
Y chiefs; Checks, Fustians Satin and Hair
Ribbon; Cotton Hose, Marseles Sewing Silks,
Nuns and eolored Thread Dimites, Nankeens,
Dowlas anG Hessans q large assortment CALI
Goes; Cambria, Tambord, Lappet, Book and
Jaeonet Muslins; Italian and colored Cambrics
Pobbirs and Tapes a large assortment Straw
Bonnets Garden Fans Velvet Ribbons Ladies'
extra long SIX Gloves Ladies' white and coored
Silk Hose Madras, Sistersoy and RomaI Hand.
kerchiefs Cd and I'D glazed and VI glaz ed Cam.
brics India Mull and Null Mualins Mamoodies,
Gurrahs and Fine Hunbums Parer Hanginrs
ard Bordcrings Boots and Shoes Superfne
Cloths and Casimeres Irish Linens and r oils;
Fine and Coarse Hats q large assortment Pock.
e. Books. jewellery, and best Spanish Segags in
boxes Raisins in boxes and casks Window
Glass by The box and a variety of other articles
too tedious to enumerate.
-HLSO-
On a Credit Of 60 days, 70, a66yoved endorsed
Notes.
Antigua Rum by the HID Windward Island do
Malaga Wine in quarter casks Holland Gin in
pipes French Brandy in do; Imperial Tea by
the chest; Brown Sugar in Hhds and barrels;
Green Coffee in barrels, bags and tierees Bar
Iron by the ton Molasses by the HID Loaf
Sugar by do. &c &c. &c. &c. &c.
PROSSER e MONCURE, U. me-,
Richmond. Hay RI, 1904.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
NORFOLK, May 8.
c oMMuN1cArrn-

o NJ VI u N Il c A T Z D.
IN consequence Of renewed attack OF
the paralytic complaint last week, we un.
derstand the COLLECTOR of this port has
resigned hisoiice. Hisdeputy mr.. Thomp-
son will act ill successor is appointed.
lie Books Of the Commissioners of the
Branch OF the State Bank Of Virginia. in
TINS place, Tor receiving subscriptions for
5000 shares, were opened yesterday morn
ing at | O'Clock. at the Exchange, and
IN the course of Mree hours and ZEN minutes,
the whole of the shares were subscribed
for
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

= y virtue Of deed Of trust executed nv George
- Booker to the Subscribers. To- secure certain
debts therein mentioned. due by said Booker IN
James Morton 6; Co Of Prince Edward county,
y U bc o6eroi Tor sale. 10 the highest bidder, for
read, money, on thc ninth day Of June next. ut
Ja0es Monons store. FOURTEEN VIRGIL
MA BORN SLAVES, consisting Of men, wo
men, girls and boys, 50 many OF them as will
satisfy the BALANCE Of said debts
EDWARD DILLON,O
SAMb ALLEN, jun ''''e'''
April 30.h. 1904. ews
70 facilitate 10 claimants under the 9TH article
Il OF The Treaty with Great Britain the reccip,
of their monies in instances in which they have
NOT oonetituted the pa5iic agent in London, their
special attorney, st has been thought proper to
draw 70 the United States all such monies oc the
above description rs may not bc drawn from, hin,
by the individuals themselves prior 70 the 1st Of
Sept next. The Agent is accordingly irstru9ed
70 cease paying then, after thar da'c but after
the Is. of November next, they WILDE again pay-
all. a, the City Of Washington. 20 those who
have right. or 10 'heir attorneys duly authorised
Department Of State,
Anil 2al, 1ee1. 5 ~
LaWyerS' Declarations
Fox Sale at this Office.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
n the Press, and sfeeCiiIy 5oW Iehu6Eshed,
Irish State Trials,
INCLUDING

me SPFFcHEs Of mr.. CURRAY al length.
NIB. Such gentlemen rs have been so Kind as
to collect subscriptions for the above work. will
De pleased 10 forward their lists to the Editor,
q. D0uoLAs, bookseller. Bal,morc. 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

Extract eta letter from Nc1y- Orleans, dated
Hc IN Of 4'iarcA, 10 a gentleman in New
York.
You ask me how the Commander IN
Chiefs liked here 1 can only answer BY
saying, " as he must be wherever he is
known" His good humor, elegant man
ners, and peculiar talent at pleasing,
make him a great favortc in country
where those qualities are rated as they de-
serve; while his good understanding and
perspicacity of mind are continually ex-
cried in important researches for the be-
nelit ot his government, and should sup.
pose must give him very high place in
the estimation OF those who direGt il. He
has collected more important geographic
cal and political information relative to
our New World than any man in it.
have been invited to dine with him, and
met him two or three times at other pla-
ccs, so that what I now say is more the
public sentiment here than the result of
a long acquaintance bit my own obserya-
ton upon this subjeGt accords perfectly
with that Of others; for emphalically speak
ing, The general is now the idol OF he Whole
country, and I know Of no character who
could standthe least competition with him.
INDEPENDENTS am, Of all party prejudice
and OF personal pre!erment, can with
some confidence give you this candid in
formation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
POSTSCRIPT.

From PHILADELPHIA, Monday Evening,
Nav z.
The New York Commercial dvertiser,
Of Saturday Evening, contains the follow
inr article
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

The last accounts from France render
certain the attempts at the assassination
OF Bonaparte.-This desperate deed, what
ever we may think of the man, must fit
a generous mind with horror. The pre-
scnce Of Pichegru, who was believed to be
in England, is no longer doubted. The
manner in which he has visited France
leaves little opportunity to doubt that the
British Court were not strangers TO his
return. But respecting this man, the
public mind has long been prepared to
think that he could engage in desperate
attempts. In 1900 it was announced that
Pichegru was 20 be at the head Of an in
surreclon in the west. And from What
ever source the opinion came, it was not
doubted by those who were not strangers
to his character, and bis solutions. The
result OF the report has been well known,
and Pichegru has long been an exile from
france. So Tar nothing extraordinary is
20 be seen. But when we consider Mo
reaH; The character he has so well sup
ported, and the hcroism which his coun-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
Whereas it does apDcar

Q y OF
from the books ofthe Inspectors at Byrd's Ware
house in the city of Richmond, that 4 note for
a hogshead of Tobacco. inspected in my name.
on the 4rh of February last. no 141O, gross 1850
tare 100, nett weight 1000, has been delivered 20
myse'f' and whereas have not been in the sa ID
city OF Richmond since the inspection of said to-
bacco until the present time, nor have received
said note This is to request the holder OF said
note TO produce the Same to Smith < Price, in.
sPe6ors at the said warehouse, so that an inves
riga'ion may take place, as the tobacco, if not
shipped, viii not be delivered until such investi-
CATION takes place.
ROBERT MERIWETHER.
9Th Nav, 1904. Nv.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12
The Virginia A1.gus.
RiCHMOND:
SATURDAY. MAY 70. 1904.

ikNBERS ch2aen 10 Serue in the near Geaae-
raj -fosem5iv Of This Common. zveaitA.
Bedford, Jabez Leitwitch, Isaac Otey.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

Erfract efa letter from Commodore Prc6le
10 the Secretary 9fthe Navy, dated Malta,
Jar. 90, 1904.
81 have received further proposals (in-
direGily) from the Bashaw-he appears
to be willing to give me as many of our
officers and men as have Tripolitans in
exchange--for the remainder I suspect
ne is willing TO take 400 dollars Cor each
and make peace without any considerable
on or annual tribute, and give US frigate
FOR schooner. These terms perhaps
may be thought favorable by The United
States. shall send a vessel to Col. Lear
TO consult him, and in the mean time take
the necessary steps for lcssening the Ba-
shaw's expectations"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-12

Erfrgct Of letter from Commodore Preble
TO me Serretdry ofthe Nary, dated IIlat-
Ia E;rbor, January I'm, 1904.
The coast IF Trpol is extremely dan
gerous at this season of the year, but |
could not avoid paying it visit, and on
the morning OF the 23d ult. captured
vessel in sight Of Tripod which left that
port in the night bound TO l}cngaza-She
was under Turkish colors and navigated
by Turks and Greeks, but had on board
two frlpolitau officers of distinction, son
OF one of the officers, number of Tripo-
Titan soldiers, and rorty.two black men
and WOMEN slaves belonging to the Ia
shaw and his subjects, and a small sum of
about one thousand dollars in money, Tri-
po!itan property.
My object III coming over here, was to
attend 10 the translation Of the papers, to
Look cut for some good boats for light
cruisers and TO forward some necessary
supplies 20 our unfortunate countrymen.
"lf fad on the translation of the pa
pers, that the vessel is Turkish property
| shall release her together with all the
people which the captain claims, viz. an
officer of the Captain Pacha, three Turks
and seven Greeks the remainder amount
ing 10 about 60 Tripolines and slaves be-
longing to the Bashaw and his subjects,
shall keep IS prisoners. have written 10
the Bashaw proposing an exchange, and
hope this capture will enable me to release
some OF our countrymen, or at any rate,
1t will afford II, considerable advantage in
any negotiation for ransom or peace.
81 have this day had indirect proposals
from the Bashaw for peace-He is will
ling to restore the Grgate Philadelphia for
schooner, and he will give up our off,
GERS and men for 500 dollars each. be-
ileve that on these terms he would make
peace, but he demands an annual stipend
for keeping it,such asthe Swcdes or Danes
pay him, amounting to dollars
per annum, payable in This
we ought never 10 accede TO, as it would
stimulate the avarice Of the other Rarbary
powers, and probably induce them to de-
clare war against u.s.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1804-08-08

OF a majoiity ofshtm. And the comnidionsS'
afogel2ld, lbsl opep the luSfcription books at ten
o'clock, A. H. ard they fhall continue open
untl four O'Clock, P. NJ. and hall remain open
between .hofe nous FOR ore day at lrsit ard 10,
fae term of three days unlels iooner flied: And
iir ihouid happen that more than che itipulated
nJmber OF (hases ihcuid DC fabfcribed On the Fl e
DAY, thea he CcmHlt'ionets afn,eGaid are 30 ap
portion them among Inc iubfcr,bers, by deducnrg
iroIa the higheif fnbfsrptlons, until they are re-
dnced TO TIE proper numter, or if more perfons
fubfcrbe than there are flares, the Conlniihoncis
are to caf lots 10 deciGc 10 whom they thali be.
long. But no petion or perions, bodies ccrpo.
rare OF olSerwfe, flall be permitted TO iubkcribe
on The ait day of opening the books, for more
than twcrty tharess and ii the ftock be not all
taken the Eft day, the books lhall remain opea
On liz i.cond day, on tie lame terms on the
firh; but If TIE fanscrlpton be nor filed on the
iecona day, then the Gommiaioners may permit
any perlon or perfons, bodies corporate or other.
wife, 10 iubfc,ibe for any nurabeE o. fhate. until
the whole number is complete. The Com.
r,ifiopers after having decided 70 whom the
lhsres may belong, wilt liiue receipts TO me dill
tefer Stockholders Tor the mtnies received OF
them at shs ,ime OF lubiclibing, which receipt