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

every one whe sees him is immediately
prepossessed In his favour. His polite
and agreeable manners render him tbs
fayori,e of the fair sex, who would give the
world to appear lovely and amiabIc in hi.
eyes. He seldom talks of himself, and
never but WIKI the greatest modesty aud
reluctance. He never interrupts you in
the Course OF a conversation, but with a
most fascinating smile upon his coun,e-
mace, looks you in the face and listeus
with the most captivating politeuess until
you appear to Wait for reply, which he
fcommsnces not by telling you your argu-
ments are absurd, but probably by compli-
inenung you upon the ingenuity with
which you defended your opinion telling
you at the same time that il you would
review your arguments you would proba
bly, lind some error, which he would then
proceed dispassionat .ly 10 shew.
There is no onplishment more A.
greeablc to others, more desirable or more
worthy the greatest excrtions to attain,
! than politeness. "A graceful person say S
Lord Chesterfield, is better than the best
letter of Recommendation" This concise
sentence contains more than many pages
OF seine Voluminous writers.
ATTIfI1c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

In South Carolina they are preparing
to adopt the establishment of free Schools,
from which New England has derived
from its first settlement its greatest bles-
sings. The nature of the settlements in
). Carolina evidently Will not admit an G.
establishment perfectly similar to that of
New-England, nor can the division of dis
tricts admit the most easy communica-
ton OF knowledge. But the method ari-
SEES from the charatter Of their population
and not from any deficiency OF zeal or pa
triotism. The state is to be divided into
10 school districts. The Senators and
members Of each district Of the state be-
come commissioners relative to the school
houses. The annual grants of the state
are 10 be denied to- such as do no; provide
school masters, and keep their school
housesin good order. The governor may
appointhve trustees TO elect SHOOT masters,
and $50 dollars year are allowed by The
state to each di,tr,ct, aud $50 dollars to
the Orphan house in Charleston. For
! the school houses, IL 800 dollars are APP
propriated at the treasury and all bonds
on the paper medium loan belonging to
the schools and every deficiency is to be
, supplied from the stock of the state IN the
! state bank. Passed the 18th Dec. lso3.
Petitions are prepared to make the roads
leading into Charleston, turnpikes.
(ib
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05
LONDON, March Is.

Bulletin" His majesty advances in
recovery" (Signed as usual.
WAR WITH SPAIN 1t is reported in
the politics! CIRCLES at the west end OF the
town, that TIM event is II no great dis
tance. Indeed We have been confidently
assured that letters of narque and repr-
sal are now preparing 10 tr ISSUED against
the ships and vessels belonging to that
power.
Dispatches were yesterday receives
from admiral Sir James Saumarez, dated
dorsey, the 9lh instant; The fleet all we'll.
Price of stocks at one O'Clock his day /:
Consols for money, SO 4 8, ditto for
account ST | 4-Old per cent. 80 +.
Price II socks Mis day--Consols Tor mo-
ney Sc rs. Do. for acc. So l-4--old S
per cent. c. SO rs.
DUBLIN, March g.
IL per cent gov. deb. &c 7-s-5 per
cent. gov. deb. 90 rs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

The election of NETWORK for GO.
VERNOR. Members of Congress and Mem
0ers Of .dsaenl6(y, commenced on the Gath
ult. and continued during that ard the two
ensuing days.
After warm contest, the votes given in
the city and county OF New York, give MI.
Burr amajoiity OF about 100 over Mr.Lew-
is, the republican candidate.
The he1su6hcam ticket for members of
Assembly for the city and county of New
York, has Carried by majority of about
700.
Samuel. Mitchell and nanielD. Temp
kins, both republicans, are elected repre-.
ssnts,ives in Congress.
One OF the New York papers states that
MIR. Burr has sbtained a majority of IS on
Staten Island.
The Citizen says our friends in the o.
Their states may rest assured that Judge
Lewis viii be elected by very handsome
majority"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05
ATTlCUS.

At the District Court held at Franklin
Courthouse on Monday the 9th ut. Ro-
skRT CRswDER, charged with aiding and
abeitIns in counterfe'ting meney, and at.
tempting TO pass it off, was sentenced TO
four years confinement in the Penitentia-
ry House.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

e,ooo,ocoto $4,000, 600; the tonnage from
10000 to above million of tons active
sinking fund in 1898, COO 900; in 1903,
$4,000 600; bonds and cash in the treasury
IN 1898, 100000, in 1903, ls,ooo,ooo.
Louisiana is not included.
(Saiem Rey.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05
YARMOUTH, March Il.

Yesterday great deal of firing W.,
heard here from the soulh east
which has continued great part Of the day:
it is supposed that all attack has been
made by sir Sidney Smith on the gun
boats in Flushing.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

E4SdFIIIS VUlaI IIlaJoTIly LOT MT.
Eurr, In the city and county IOl
Of New York of
The votes for senators, assembly men
and representatives IN congress had 40.
been canVassed when this paper was put
TO press.
The election III RHODE ISLAND has
terminated IN favor ofrep ubhcanism with
out mack opposition.
In Iia1'Gcf~seffs,le returnso of 335 towns
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05
FOR The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No III.

No III.
Yiies wide, and almost leaps from off i,shinges,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

In Hiaa'aelusetf,,le returnsof 3s5 towns
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

Mr.. String, 25,7A2
Mr.. SAHiran, 2l,428.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-05-05

Extract Of letter TO the editor from
VIM. Lee, esq. United States consul,
at Bordeaux, February Is, 1904.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
Sham Eichl OF Roaton.


BesToN, October 6.--The first bri-
gade Of the third division was reviewed
by Major General Hull, the Cd instant,
or the plains of WalthaJu. This brigade
is commanded by brigadier general Coo
lidge, and was composed Of The following
regiments and corps list regiment,
commanded by lieutenant col. Cheney :;
Cd regt Il, col. Bordman; 3drlgt. 1t. col.
Buiterici and 5ih rcgt. It,. col. Erueo I;
five troops of cavalry, by Il. col. Sanger +;
four companies of artillery by Major
Brown and companies OF Independent
Light Infantry, from Medlord and Yves
ton; and band Of music in addition 10
the USUAL music attached TO she corps.
The whole was formed in line, and ie.
deral salute Of II guns fred: immediate
ly after which they were reviewed by
the major general, The review being
made, the whole were formed in solid CO.
lumn; when the major general addressed
them in spirited, iudiciou5 and patriotic
manner; this address not only expressed
his appreciation of their discipline and
martial appearance ;.--bnt was calculated
to cherish in their b0soms the resolution
b w ~ &c VI hiN olih W. lt9'itT NAlN'it
with the Importance to the freedom, honor,
and independence their country OF well
organised and disciplined militia.
The troops were then dismissed FOR one
hour for refreshment: at the expiration
Of which, the brigade was formed and
divided into two parties, TO eShihit the re-
presentation Of an aGtion.--Two regi-
ments Of infantry, a battalion of artillery,
and troop of cavalry took possession OF
the high grounds near the Plain, on which
fort had previously been erc6led: snd
were under The orders of brigadicr geuc-
rs Coolidge. The other part Of the br.-
gade were formed IN columns ON the
plain and were under the orders Of ma.
ior general HILL. The bricadier seeing
dispositions making 10 attack The fort. oc-
cUpied on elevated situation on his right
and swell of ground IN front Of the left OF
Tire fort. For this purpose he ordered
lieutenant colonel Boafdman 90 take pos
session Of the elevated ground on tue
right; and lieutenant colonel Zines, OH
the left. The artillery, and the rest oil
The troops renaincd in the fort. Major
general HILL deemirF il necessary to be
in possession Of positions thus occupied
, by general Coolidge, before be could sue.
eess.ully attack the fort, ordeicd col. San.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

: gi,-r's cayalfr, and Bul:erick's regiment 10
advance and dispossess colonel Boardman
OF the elevated ground on he right, and
col. Cherery, with capt. HulPs light in
tantry, Of The left. After all obstinate re-
sis;auce colonel Boarda,au aud colonel
Enes retrea,ed 10 the iost.
Gen. Hull now finding his troops in an
advantageous sitCaion &c attack the fort,
sent maj or Hunt. one OF his aids, with a
; dag, To demand its surrender. Gen. Cool
! ldge refusing his summons Inc attack was
made in line, on every part OF The fort, and
the assai!ants under Gen. Hull. were re-
pulsed. The Gen. finting the troops i'm
the fort so covered, that firing had little
efieG;, and that line was not Of sufficient
force TO make an impression, formed Lis
troops in sclid column, and with fixed
bayonets penetrated the works, struck the
flag, and the garrison Immediately surren-
dercd.
No accident occurred, that we heard off
The general and staff officers made q tru-
~ martial appearance and the whole 'ex-
hibi,ion was conducted with perfect INTEL
ligence and adroi;ness.
AS it is on a we'll disciplined militia,
'A'"' OONtlNiN hlhSt NS llSiitl ioI iNS IlIO@
lection against assaults we cannot with
hold orr appreciation OF the great eXer-
tons made by major general Huh to form
and Veteranizc (f we may be allowed the
word) the militia of his command. Initia-
red i'm the science OF war, in the school of
Washington, he acquitted himselfin vari-
GUS commands TO the 90 intire appreciation
OF the first military man in The world."-
{ His talents 3re therefore unquestionable :
and we are happy in seeing that his zeal
, is not inferior 10 his talents. Great cre-
dit is also due to general Coolidge, for his
/ patriotic and spirited eXer,iens to rehder
hrs bsigade not only the first in appear
ance, but the first in discipline aud subor-
dination.
The day wos fine end the SPECTATORS.
WHO were very uu:nerous--were highly
delighted with the exhibition.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

formidable Squadron. Dispatches, an
nouncing this cent, were preparing by Nr
GaVino, for our government but the wind
sprlnglng up II, capt. Rogers put TO sea
without them, Capt. Osgood informsthat
the u. >. irig e Essex, was laying al GI-
hraitar the Sc Sept; that the !riga;e Con
gress, sailed re day before for Tripoli {;
and that the isate John Adams had arri-
we'd at SYRIA use, and sailed Immediately
to join com. preble, who had been off Fri
poll for seves Al days, but had not attempt
ed any thing on account OF bad weather.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

We this day hand TO our readers the
promised statement of votes for Repre-
sentatives to Congress, from which they
will be enabled TO form correct idea OF
the politics OF this State. Neither Fede-
ralists or Republicans have at present
much to boast of; the majorites, which
ever way they tern, are small, and il we
may be permitted to hazard our opinion,
need but the exertions of few influential
men, to become more decided:-It is to
be hoped that the citizens of New
Hampshire will be guided in their final!
choice, 10y due regard TO their ndivdu
al and collective happiness and safety, and
that they will be careful how they surrcn-
der their dearest rights; zealous'y shun-
ming TO commit them 10 mercenary or am.
bilious mcn--who, in due time. will be-
come tyrants aud a bane to their country
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
FROM cTBPlL7AP.

Tire Success, Rogers, in so days, and
the Bonetta, Osgood, in - days, have ar
rived at Boston, from Cibral:ar.-Mr. Ca
viuo, the American consul at that place,
had received information, that com. Preble
had actually gone against TnPoli With Q
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

Accordjrgto federal statements, America 10 one
Of the greatest curi1si,es the world ever produc-
cd j phenomenon, equally wo-,i,y Of lie pro-
found scrutiny cf tie philosopher. OF the vacant
gaze Of ignorant wonderful short great poll
tical Riddle which all Europe might attempt to
unraveI in vain, viz.
i President, b" drenching his country in blood :"
By avsrting and cullivaJing peace-evincing
.'ln!idelity," by steady attendance upon public
worship and liberal donations for the support of
Christianity -shewisg his -" ennity to Washing.
tom ~ walking in his s'eps--and " degrading
his country" by system of wise and happy po-
Icy which has excited the establishment and ap-
Plause Of ali Europe
a people oppressed with light taxes; ruined
and involved in bankruptcy BY an annual saving
of millions a full treasury, and rapid decrease
OF national deb,--es,a5l,shing military despot
ism TOR want of Standing Army and submit
ting 10 foreign Influence, oy treating all nations
with impartial justice
small but desperate minority, exhibiting It's
love OF order and decency. by reviiiug and anahe-
ma,ising more than four hfls Of the people, and
the constituted authorities Of the country--pre-
serving the constitution by denouucing every az
which flows from it, declaring ''it cannot stand, -
and exhorting the people to {" kick It 10 the de-
vr"--Sheyving its superior talents" ly relin
gushing argur' st for inhammatory declaration
and insulting Inifoonery--" guarding" by SLAM
ders, backbtings, Saisehoods and sediton. and
making il AN engine of opposition to the rulexs
Of the lsrd-and gorifying christianity, by ours
ing all sees buy its own, LISTING after worldly
power and enloymen!s, claiming all the holiness
and virtue of the land. and violating almost eve
y command of onr Saviour !--RebaG. Farmer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

citizen win not oont HerN -S csrnparc
our lot with that OF lht 'n,,:ts uf thc cd
world; much less WIS; ia Governor,
who ought to concelrr,tc and even to &c
iine the feelings ~ his constituents humi-
late himself and h' country 10y The con-
fessian.
He must refer them 10 the internal po.
lfics OF Connecticut. There too We be-
hold 4 spirit of reform, which hitherto has
done little, but which promises hereafter
to do much. What. To uphold by mea-
sures, exempt from local prejudice, the
great interests Of the nation, and 10 sub
sltute we'll defined Constitution in room
of a system of vague aud equivocal cha.
ra5lcr. These, thea, are the monsters
WHICH il is feared this spirit Of reform will
create; in other words, it is fcared that
the popular mandate If admitted to fair
expression, will put the ms out, and the
ours IN.
II is to these motives that we are 10 as
cribe this denunciation of that sacred spi-
rit, 10 whose vigorous exercise we eve our
tights and our happiness. And shall he
who struggled in the revolutionary storm,
who threw his life upon its waves, to avoid
the chains with which 4 tyrant threatened
TO manacle him, shall he, after having
rcGped the fruits of his patriotism, be a.
mong the first TO curse the arm that saved
him
Where would this doctrine carry us ?
The moral, as we'll as the physical world,
is in perpetual motion. Such is natures
decree; spiri; of reform moves il one
way spirit of abuse moves it the other.
One way or the other it must go. Aud
yet, in defiance of this immutable truth,
we are cautioned against indulging spi.
rit Of reform, as if it were our deadliest
foe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

TAKEN Up in Richmond, on
4 the ooh instant. BAY HORSE, low in
e24h, about feet high. ard 10 or l. esrs old, a.
tong bob ;aii, . haggeS roa n mane. black legs.
40 brand or mark except few made by the sad-
de.-Appraised ., 30 dollars. The owner is re~
ques'ed 70 prove his property pay charges and
take him away L. BISHOP.
Richmond, on. 90, 1904. Ct
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

Ee"acf qfa letter fom London, dafed Arghsi H.
The strongest measure possible has been taken
e" 10 testify the dsappr''ba.ion OF government, in
e respect 10 the conduit Of tire captain of the
&" Canbrian irigaic, by sending GU, captain Be-
&" resford 20 supercede him; captain BIS com.
" mission il signed 10 day Tor that purposc--So
d" that YOU should have every reason 10 be sa,sfi
" cd with the disposition of our government -
Our officers are much mistaken in thinking that
- they raise their importance, and that of their
" country, by taking upon themselves to set the
10 laws and neutrality of other countries AZ def
II ance.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

The North-Carolma State Gazette contains the
advertisement OF Gilchrist, Esq. (ederahst,
for votes as an Eledor of President and Vice Pre-.
sidenr, in wh ch he pledges himself thus: IF lio.
noged with a sufficient number Of them to CT me,
will vote for Thomas Jefferson, ESQ as Presi-
dent, and my choice Of Vice z, resident wibe go
verned by luture attenuation
This declaration. deviating in small degree
from my general principles federaiisJ, will no
doubt be censured by many but when declare
that party spirit has always been repugnant to
my feelings, and thar the administration OF Mr..
Jefferson N general has been satisfactory 10 me,
the right of censure (should any els) will thrust
be removed -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
BURK's HISTORY or VIRGINIA..

This woill, which has united in It's commend
alton, men Of all parties, is distributing in all
quarters of the state with unusual rapidity. The
principal characters in this place and Richmond
speak Of its style, spirit and arrangement, III
terms Of the most Aaueriug euogy. The bench
and ,ar at the last session Of our district court
pronounced an unanimous decision in its favor 4;
and the impulse communicated by tile highly re-
spectacle association of genius and ability, is, &C
cordine TO our accounts, rather accelerated than
retarded BY closer and more attentive investiga-
ton Of its contents.--Pet0S6wS Intel,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
Sales at Auction.

On Tuesday he 9Th NoOemJer meet, nil be
SOLD by The Subscribers,
10 Bales superline, fine and coarse
Cloths and Casimeres
Case Paten! Cord, imported in the ship Latos
ma from Liverpool
5 Bales India Co,tons
Box Madras Nandlerchiefs.
Terms Of sale, for all sums under loo dollars,
cash between 100 and 500 dollars. so daysg AZ
bove SEQ dollars, months Notes with anpfov-
ed endorsegs,n gooia5le at thc baok. Win DC rec
q1ired.
THOMAS TAYLOR y co. VIZ.
29h O9ober 1905 tds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
Notice.

"A IL persons having claims ag1inst the estate
~ Of the late George B:axton, dec a5e re-
ques'ed 70 bring hem forward properly anthems
ticaled ard those mdehtei 10 the said estate ara
required 70 make immediate payment TO the sub
scrbcr. who is anXious 10 close her admihistrati-
on as SOON IS possible.
MIN PPfXTDN. Adn'x.
With the win annexed re Geo Br2,ton, decS
King I'm. county, C.t 80. 1904 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

An extraordinary race was run 2, York, Eng
land ,he I'D OF Aug between Mrs. Thorn. on.
wife orCol Tornton, and 4 MIR Flint. Upwards
ofIO0, 900 SPECTATORS said to have been present,
and the be s amounted Ia 100000 The distance
was miles. During tie FISTS miles lfrs I took
thelesd; bu, MIR :. gained on her i'm ,he last mile.
and finally bea' by about two distances. The
course was run in minutes and 50 seconds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

- X THELFCTURFS0 nLAW
and POLICE At the COLLEGE of WILLIAM Sc
Mary will commence on the 2Gth OF N vem-
Der. ,9ON
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
NEW-JERsEY ELECTION.
VAsuINcroN City, OA. %.

" AsHINGTON NlTY, OcI, q.
E-rtrdct Of q letter from coryesh 1ndent,
dafed Trenton, October II.
"Our Rtec;ior has terminated highly in
favour of rePublicanfsm. OF our Council,
consisting OF i3 members, but forir are re-
deral -os cur Assembly consisting of 20
members, but tzoeive are federal--and in
joint nesting, where all the Important ap.
P7ntmcnts of the state are made, the
Republicans have a majority of twenty
one"
On recurring to our files for the last
year we find the majority in Joint meeting
was then fourteen. The difference, there
fore between fourteen and t7yeng.one,
marks the republican gain during the past
year.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

correspond & 20 his years, hpt N s.y'e seldom
or rare!y cxi.bited by the m7sr oelebta,ed Jh,a-
trical veterans. he has an engagement ~ D,ury
Lane, london, for tiis winter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31

The Governor of Connecticut has avail
ed himself, as will be seen by Z perusal of
hlsspeech, ofthe new dynaSi y established in
France odenounce that spirit ofre form that
dares, with sacrilegious hand, to touch the
ark OF our fathers. After noticing, with
singular abruptness, the successive and
iruitiess attempts of the people of France
10 establish a republican government on
the ruins of the monarchy, aud after pro-
nouncing with that prudence he so strong
ly recommends to the legislature the pre-
sent government more despotic than that
which has been overturned, he warns us
against that spirit of reform which may
induce a we'll informed people to say
" thus far will we go and no farther; and
here shall the tempesiuOus pillows of re-
voluion be stayed :" and cautions them
by the example of France, that like
measures will probably produce like fatal
mslortunes, and finally terminate in Ike
unhappy issue"
Let us analise the meaning Of this adj
monitory language, and put it into plain
English. Il would be an aGl Of injustice
to the understanding of the Governor to
ascrbe TO him the mere avowal OF certain
abstract propositions iDappIicable to any
! existing cirCumstances--To some exist
ing circumstances then these propositions
must be considered as intended TO be ap.
plled--These circumstances can only be
found in the politics of the general or state
/ governments, 10 one or The other, or to
both Of which the remarks are applied.
] Viewing the politics Of the general go
vernmcnt for the past four years we per-
\ ceive a vigorous spirit Of reform in actual
( exercise We behold a reform in the tax
IS, in the expenses, and in the foreign re-
/ laiions, by the two first Of which many
millions have been saved, and by the last
Of which the peace ofthe nation has been
preserved, and her prosperity increased.
! is it this spirit that is 50 vehemenuy de-
! nounced Are peace and plenty, light
taxes and moderate expenses considered
" fatal mislortuncs" in Connecticut, be-
cause they are dispensed in equal mea.
sures by the patriots Of the south as well
as those of the north, and of the east as
well as Of the west? No No! Suely
this cannot be. The pride of our meaDest
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1804-10-31
Prom the Charleston citv Gazette.

Mr. FeENEAu--THIS morning received
letter from Y ork district IN this state and con
cejvipg there is something extraordinary in il
send you i transcript 20 make what use OF il you
think proper Your most obed-nt, 5 X.