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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
DAVID BACON,
JOHN PARISH
JACOB TOMPKINS.
JOHN ELLIOT,
NICHOLAS WALN,
DANIEL DRINKER.
From the Charicston Courier.
GdAfESTERS.

Unhappy is the mortal that has imbibed
a love for play. So powerful is that Sc
ductive passion, that every consideration
of propriety, affection, consequently,
friendship and virtue, falls before this all
DESTROYING Leviathan, the offspring of sor.
did avarice, which swallows all the nobIer
sensations OF the soul, robs Justice of her
balance, Valour OF her WORD, and Pity of
her Tear. The professed gamester feels
no commisseraiing psngs for the wide
spreading ruin his fsvorite vice occasions
He views with hardened callosi,y, aud
freezing apathy, the wretched man ne has
despoiied wrilhing under the tor,ures of
seifcondemnation, agon;zed by the stings
OF remorse, that yoad him on to despera-
tion, as he reflects upon returning 10 the
wife he loves, whom he has made beg.
| gar. And how shall he receive the iDno-
cent caresses of her children, by has per-
nicious vices deprived Of their means.
30 detestable is the vice of gaming both
as symptom and a motive--as cause
and an cfect-as private and public e.
VII, that there is nothing that touches i,
which does not partake cflhe worst poIIu-
lion. The sufferer as well as the plumber
err the pigeon as well as the vulture, are
conference.-the alike in moral view, though
not equally hateful since the motives of
both are The same, that is, dishonest ava.
rice, which will get money, but is too lazy
10 work Tor it. Like certain diseases TOO,
tits so contagious that one or two Infect |
ed persons will contaminate thousand. !
Hence the gainester ought to be avoided.
As in Turkey and Syria t1ring the plague.
the door OF every house ought to be shut
against him, Ruin walk by his side, and
corruption and fraud, while shame walks
close behind at his heels. What O pitia-
bic Object in society is that creature, who,
either from pride, laziness, weakness, or
incapacity, can earn but scanty bread, and .
yet squandcrs that seanty bread, in vain !
attempts to increase it by tricking away
tina, OF others. Such persons, after being
drained to the last farthing, often crawl
forth upon the world with p.ty-exciting
tale OF woe; bat never was there great
er or more vicious mistake than helping
them never greater folly to one's-selfor
injustice TO the world than relieving TiIem:
hrsi, because if there be any dIsposable
superiority, he who has the giving it must
answer TO Cod for his selection Of objects
and ", while mnliitudes of respectable.
worthy, industrious persons, fauIlIess, nay
laudable, languish in want, heybes,ows il
where 1t will become germ for fresh Vi
ces and plumber to bud from, he acts un-
Justly and intercepts that saluiary pun
ishment sf want, which If it cannot mend
the heart or purify it Of corruption, may
press down the offender against society,
and deprive the kite Of her ,aIons. For
my par;, if the nearest in affinity to me
were a games,er, might give him meat
a, my table, but would draw not a dash
Of the pen now in my hand to give him
dollar. ClVIS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
FYoxl a late london ,,aner.

twillbe remarkable. should the report
ed interview absolutely take place in la
~ between Francis and Napoleon. that
though only making two persons, it will
be an interview Of three emherors and fAree
or four kings: for it will consist Of an i'm
Perlal and royal congress of the emp-rors
OF Germany. Austria and FRANCE, the
kings of Hungary, Bohemia, Italy, sc.
&c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

Hddress TON Members ofthe three month.
" meetings Of tie Friends in Me Gin of
PiiladeLshia.
Oar minds have been sorrowfully affect
ca under the consideration ef the MANY
failures and bankruptcies which Of latter
umes have taken place among us. 70 the
wouhding the testimony Of truth, the re-
proach OF our Christian profession, and
'he rom and distress ofindividusls and ia
mites. OF the causes which have led
.nereto we do very fully dsapprove, and
declare our disunity with and as we seri-
o"s'y wish that more instances Of this kind
may be avoided, we think il righ, to warn
ana caution all agains, improperly grasp.
ing alter the things Of this world. & engsg.
ing IN hazardous undertakings out of the
counsel and wisdom of truth. whereby
sney may be rendered incapable Of being
punctual TO their promises, and Just in The
payment ct their debts.
Repeated and salulary advices have
been given, both publicly and private,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

Prizes OF ~ dolls Mes. 1879 SI7.
5972 is53 1870 1850 ST62 4o4s 4l4A,
55o2 1857 768 1902 4o2o SAT- 607t
'7ic7 65s6 $500 744a 4ois 1881 6i9I
HOY e54e soy.
THrRTNENrH DAY.
Prizes OF $ dolls.--Nos. siso 54s6
1892 1883 los s47 7li7 a2ls $3.50
1905 1904 296 1926 7493 1895 ee5
1915 1886 1886 563t asas 4sa3 1910
420.
FOURTEENTH DAY.
Prizes or 500 dolls.--Nos. 1867 sale.
Prizes Of Is dolls.--Nos. 1859 1911
5O7S 1860 327 633s 66o4 1882 4a8
1879 452 $685. 1899 1850 SIG 1888
sa4e $3.50 6695 1858 5l57 6s2S 1895
1894.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12


attack a serious and alarming aflir.
We wait now with much anxiety to hea
of their operations--and the effed which
the escape of SO large fleet has proiuc
ed in Egland.
(Bait. En-. POST
The Legislature e,T Massacbzsetts convened on
the 2o,h inst In the Senate 81 members at
tended. On proceeding 20 the choice offs Pre-
sident, H G OTIS lied was elected by 10 votes,
and John Bacon (repub had IS votes.
In the House of Representatives 500 members
attended. Oa proceeding TO the choice Of a
Speaker, Timothy Bigelow (fed was eleeed
by l6s votes, and Perez Morton (reput.) had
Isl votes.
Ne1p.York, My 81.
Gunboat No.7, commanded by lieut. Ogilvie,
returned yesterday from the squadron which sail
ed upon rhe inst. She had proceeded in com.
panv with the gunboats and fsigate John Adams.
as far as lat. 81, and lon. IS. when she sprung
her mast and was forced to put back to procure
a new one The accident occurred during a.
strong breeze of wind. and while under press
of sail, which they were necessitatcd to carry to
keep up with the frigate. ass
Cunboats No. 2. 8. and 4, were spoken on the
14th inst on the edge of the Current, 70 hours
from Cape Henry. It is mentioned, that they
sailed remarkably fast.
Weunderstandt that some leading MEM
Der of the Ensl'gh house Of commons,
(rumor says Tvii5erforce) has threatened
in his senatorial capacity, to impeach Mr..
PIrr, before the British nation, FOR par
ticipation, or connivance in the late enor-
nous diIapidation committed by Lord
MELVILLE, when treasurer OF the navy,
and his colleague Mr.. TRorrER--Mr.
Hil6erforce will rest his accusation upon
the certain knowledge, that such am azing
sums. of the public treasure, could not
have been transferred, to any degree, with
out Mr.. PIrr's knowledge as chancellor
of the exchequer.
If Il were not for the federal majority
IN the single town Of Boston; the COIN
monwealth Of Massachusetts would be in
full communion and harmony with the ma
uonal goyernment.--B ost. Chron.
We learn that Camp Meeting will be \
held at Norton, in this state, on Friday !
the 9Th June, on a similar plan to those at
the southwark, where many thousands !
have been beaeG,ted.-ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
Eron. che Balance.

NO serious and attentive reader can
look on page of YovKe's s. Night
fhoHghfs," without finding striking and
excellent moral lesson. The following
lines have been read and quoted until they
are familiar to almost every person still
they may be again quoted and again read,
and they will still be found to furnish new
food for reflection
!" The bell strikes One We take no note of time
!" But from ts loss. To give it Then tongue
" Is wise in man AS If an angel spoke.
:" feel the solemn sound Ifheard Alright,
" II 10 the KneH of my departed hours
" Where are they; with the years beyond the food
:" IT is the signal that demands dispatch %
A clock, morally considered, is, pc rhaps,
one of the most useful monitors that the
genius OF man can furnish. Look at it,
you behold he progress oftime. Heart
strike--you are told another hour is gone.
What is the age of man? At best bat
few years. Years are composed of DAYS
days of bours---hours Of minutes-mi.
nutes Of seconds. Mans life is made up
of seconds--a single second is all that Sc
para,es him from eternity Look at yon-
der CLOCK How fast these seconds sue
coed each other! How rapidly they come
and go! Yet every one that passes short
ems life. Therefore, man, be diligen,.
MENTOR.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
VILLAS & May coLLsor LorTERY,
Nosg draseing IN NVfoH.
ELEyENTH DAY

ELEyENTH DAY
Prizes offs dolls.--NDs 1886 765 ITO
e2i 6S67 s726 s5so 2I4s 8s2 $40 $50
6o52 2747 AL 1880 1908 1911 1850
1925 1905 1882 5Oo7 1901 44s3 5627.
TwELFra DAY.
Prizes Of 500 doIs.--Nos. 1896 s24z.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

UcUaVs To 10
TIC II rs
May be had of George Tucker. Thomas Taylor
and Saruel Pleasants, " in Richmond Robert
Birchctt, and Watkins Leigh Petersburg; Tho.
mas Newton. Dr.. Barrand, & Lit.leton w. Taze..
we'll, Norfolk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

Dollars, 10000
An tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the
next class. at 10 dolls. each the price of all o.
theirs will he Is dolls.
All prizes Of Is dollars may be renewed for the
next class, OF paid, at the option OF she person
entitled IF they be not claimed within three
months after the drawing commences, they viii
be eonsidercd as renewed in the second class.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

The following receipt has been commu-
nIcated to US. Oil Of Amber infaIlibly
cures the Ague. Take, when the fit is
on nine drops in a little tea; increase the
quantity two drops morning and evening !;
continue this until the complaint is remoy-
cd which generally happens in about
eight or ten days.
(Limeric Iri. Paher.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
aa'ty County. Vngsnta, o1b .5-De, los.
N1AS committed TO the jail of

aa'ry County. PuSsnfa, OBJ J-ae, l6e5.
&JAS committed TO the iail of
Wv this county, on the c4'h dayof Feb,uary
iast' negro man who calls himself BOOKER.
ana says thar he belongs 70 MIR, Eze kiei WAL
oen OF Northumberland country. bur appear 70,
DC at considerable loss to tell whether in Mary,
land or this state lie says tharhe left ths coin-.
~ IN April, 1904. in pursuit Of his wife, which
had been sold'-He is a stout well made fellow
ABOUT - years old. appears TO have gone by wa
Ter and say thai he sailed in the schooner Iobu
10 and from Baltimore The said negro is now
h,red our agreeable to law Ills owner is dssir-
ed 20 come + rward, prove property, pay charges
and take him away.
David Price.
SIN Keeper Of he jail. sury COURTHOUSE.
NE subscriber beg leave to inform his
Il friends and The public AT large. that he has
obtained commission for the exercise Of Inc
duties of a NO FAIRY PUBLIC, in aid foril;e
Ciy and thas any business committed to hin,
shall meet with prompt dispatch.
Saml. MtCrayy.
Richmond, 18th MAY. 1905. e
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

we learn that Camp Meeting viii be
held at Norton, in this state, on Friday
the 1th June, on similar plan to those a,
the southwark, where many thousands
have been beaeG,ted.-ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12
Scheme Of a Lottery,

oCllCiilC Oh Il LOttery,
Foy s5s 6essftefwrLLIAMA MAny CoiLEox
FIRsr Class.
NOW DRAWING IN NORFOLK.
5000 Tickets at 10 dolls. $1,000
81 tises' ooHs. 10000 10000
ov OF 500 10000
S'Ooo or Is so. 600
10000
Suhjea ioa deduction OILS per. CT 1900
Expense OF drawing 1900
Dollars, 10000
First Ticket drawn, Dolls 500
Last drawn, 10000
l other Prize of 10000
50 other Prizes of 500 .olls. 90. 500
1000 of Is dollars, 10000
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

Ifit were not for the federal majority
in the single town of Boston; the COM
monwealth Of Massachusetts would be in
fuii communion and harmony with the ma
tIonal goyernment.-Bost. Chron.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-12

cunboats No. 2. 8. and 4. were spoken on the
14th inst on the edge of the Current, 20 hours
from Cape Henry. Il is mentioned thar they
sailed remarkably fast.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
Charles G. HORinS & Co.

NIIdI ICS y. IIUIk iIIS CN 20.
INFORM their friend, and the public. that
4 they have ;akea the Store M. III, AID rs,
Thsm.s-Street. where they otf:r ter falls.
7 Tons of Hemp,
Ruiiia Duck,
Ravens Do.
|, Rufiia Sheeting,
Bar Iron.
hBo, A general aG,rmcrt Of WzsT Inp,A
|GooDs, SHIP CHAEDLERY, and CROCK
1RY.
Newport, on. 81, 1905. n
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
From THE LHouISER.
VINDicMION oFMR. yEFFERSoM.


Fire approach Of the ensmy'0 70 Riebmerd.
COL. VIM. latham, fays -" Be-
ing at Richmond in the time OF Ar
nold's invaGon 1901 and hearing
that an exprefs had arrived at the 60
verner's with intelligence Of the ap-
proach of an invading enemy, imme-
diately rode TO his houfe, and met go
vernon Jeferfon walking out. He
had received iuch an expreis, but as
other intelligence led him to luppoie,
they were nothing more than torag-
ing party, unlefs he had further in-
formation to iuaity the meaiure, he
fhculd not dii!uib the country by cal
ling out the Militia he would thank
me nevertheless, il | would 90 down
10 Maj. General Baron Steuben who
was at Wilton, (Gx miles below Rich
mond) and receive lis orders if need
full. The Baron dilpatched me TO
general Mellon at Williamfburgh,
where found the town in contuhon,
expecting an immediate attack /; the
enemy being at anchor, and having
boat taking the ioundings towards
the ihore, at Kings Mill 4 miles be-
low Williamiburg.)
They proceeded, however up the
river, and remained in the iuite of
General Mellon ieveral days, when |
was deGred by him TO be the bearer of
icme difpatcheS to the governor, of
tuch Importance, that muf avoid all
riIque of being taken. Knowing the
country well, ventured in among
the plantations, until | got to that Of
DR.. Trueheart, near the Meadow
Bridges, on Chickihominy Il learnt
that the enemy'S picket was jult cal
led in, and retired from the Bridges
towards the main body at Richmond.
followed the picket, carefully, entered
Mr.. Duvall'S houle, at Mount Com
fort, while the thoreS were wet with
liquors fpilt by the Britilh Soldiers,
and pulhed into Richmond, from
whence the army had f.it retreated.
Here one of our we'll affected citizens
(I think old Richard Crouch } referred
me to Moles Tredway in Mancheiter,
who conducted me to Mr.. Jeilerion, ,at
houfe than occupied by DR.. Evans,
and there delivered my dilpatch, and
fpent part of the evening, | under
food the enemy encamped that night
at Four Mile Creek, about ten or
twelve miles off, and were then on
their retreat"
In 1896 Mr.. D. Hylton, before
Dodor VIM. Foufhee, "a perfon quail
flied to adminifer an oath)
Henie0 County;
/" That in 1891 when Arnold in
vaded this place, was living near the
foundery at Weffham that was 60
ing out to Join the Militia to oppofe
Arnold, when | was ftopt by Mr..
Jefferfon then governor of the fate,
and requelted by him to attend the
removal of the powder, ammunition,
arms and other property belonging
to the public, then in the Magazine
near Wefham that his orders were
Il l L IL
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
Winter Arrangement.
From Groton- Bank 20 Narragsuiet- Ferry, on
10 Rhode lnlnd.

I EAVES Nauap1nfe,. Ferry, on Wcdne'-
E. days, at one o'clock, P. ". Arrives at
Groion Bank Oh lho'nays, ar one O'Clock,
p. NJ. Leaves G,oton- Bank on FRIDAYS, AZ
eight o'clock, A. M. Arrive, az Nar'a9aniet
Ferry, on Saturday at twelve O'clock.
For paGiges in fad Stage. apply TO Mr..
Gb9za; TozcrfnG. a. the Coeee- Houie. or 10
Mr.. Samuel Carr, at the Ferry Houic, in New
port.
Each P2Gcnecr pays iouT Dollars from Sorry
to Ferry, allowing ioorteen pounds baPsage.
Al tsvors viii be gratefully received. by
their humble iervant,
AMOS GARDINER.
Seaib- KmeA57cr. on. Is, 1893.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
Iohn & Henry Cahoone

E4vr .joy Iaie, az tt,i, Store No. IS, BANTER
Wsav.
EOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM,
L HOLLAND GENEVA,
ALJCANT BRANDY,
SUPERFINE FLOUR,
RYE & BUCK WHEAT, DO.
POWDER, per cafk,
SHOT, by the bag,
ROSlN, by the hhl.
Ship and PHO, BREAD, by the quantity.
Rea'y made COLOURS, d;Gerent kjnls.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
d e I" & q o y s ;


Il MONG which are iuperhnc, fine, and
IA midding Broad Cloths. CaGImefe dito,
Costiues. Bsizcs, FIannes, Serges, Pains,
Devonfhire Keheys, black Bumbaze,', bi'dieye.
Wlidbcre. wo;Ae1 Cord for pan aioon', fancy
do. for Vets, Velvet., Csimancoes, DaIants,
RnG:Is, worried Hcfe, Svsndown'. Linens,
Cambrics, black Barcelona Handkerchief, Cam
els hair Shawi,, fnrniture Chiu,z. copperpa'e
Cslicoss, iron il6 to 81 per. yaId, INDIA Cot
tons, black Lace, Bisnkeis aGorlsd, black mo-
rocco Shoes, table Cloths, lodis iheaF Muffin,
lace Cambria, lace Mulln. plaid LutehIings,
lead, bsown and black Ss,Iins, fix Hoie, fix
Pluih for bonne:s, fix sod beaver Gloves,
Fearnough., &c. Aya, Touoiie Shell Combs.
All which arc q fcr-d for fale at the mott tcsson-
able prices, aud as Low a, al any Store IN the
State.
Newport, on. "a.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
(Signed) D. HYLTON.

Such are the atleverations OF man
which no individual acquainted with
his character will dare to deny.
James Currie, of Richmond, well
known Tor his talents as ply Gcian,
and his uniform candor as man
thus expredes himGeIf. "On appli-
cation made to me, il ] recollctt any
thing in regard TO the lofs of the pub
lie records & other valuable papers in
the year 1891, during the invaGon of
the Britilh army when Mr.. J. was 60
vernon, | well remember that he APP
peared extremely anxious, & very
active in having them removed from
Richmond, and depofted in a place
of fafety, and if poflible, entirely out
of the reach of the enemy and for
that and other duties of his office, as
Chief Magiltrate, did remain in town
fully as long as was either proper or
prudent, for him 70 to do, without
manifeit danger of becoming the pri-
foner of the invading army, who we're
fat approaching to the feat of govern
ment, without any efficient force that
could at that time be brought againf
them to top their march and that
his conduit was then perfectly proper
and that of real patriot and friend Of
his country, will be very fully evinced
by the concurrent voice of the gentle
man who then aaed with him in
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07
TERMS Of 9HE REPUBLICAN.

a. To fubf:rioen 10 Ic"n, where the papers
are delivered, Two D)as per annum--ore
,alf in advance. or the whole at the cad Of tx
months.
In the country. by cafual conveyance, One
D,llar Fifty Cents per aunup-,he whole TO
DC paid on fobfcribing.
To diaant fublcribers, By mail. Two Dol
70 per annan-paysble 10 advance.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07

poiible expedition acrolS the river ;
that ont he night preceding Arnold's
arrival at the ioundery, Mr., JeilerGon
was al the iub(criber's houfe, rs late
as eleven or twelve O'Clock at night,
attending and giving directions about
the public property that he then taid
he ihould 60 up the river about eight
miles TO his family ,crolS the next NOR
ming and come down to Britton's op-
polite Weitham, and that carriages,
&c. ihould be provided TO take off the
property that this was done that
very confderable quantity Q fuppofe
about htteenS tons) of Gunpowder s.
ammunition, with number of arms,
flores, sc. were traniported as direc-
Ted and thereby iaved TO the public
that tie enemy were to clofe 20 us,
that was obliged to have about three
hundred iland of arms thrown into the
river the greater part of which were
afterwards recovered : that in the
night preceding the day of invaGon,
the wagons (driven by White Men)
employed to bring records &c. from
Richmond, by miitake attempted to
get the Magazine, lnlead of the land
ing on the river, & near the Magazine,
overiet and broke fome arms, Sc.
That in conltquence of this accident,
the packages which afterwards
found contained records, were lodged
at the Magazine and carriages could
not be procured in time for the re-
moval, as the alarm was 70 great and
fudden, that almolt every perlon in
the neighborhood, was endeavoring
to put his property in fate of iafety
by removing it that it then and ever
has appeared TO the fubfcriber, that
the laid Mr.. Jeierfon did every thing
which the nature of the cafe and his
f'uation would admit for the public
intereh."
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07

NOTICE is hetoby given 70 the Creditors
~ os The eitate OF Wikkan THhsSbee, Mer-
hsnt, late of Ncwpor, deces!ed, repreient-
4 inioivent, that the Court Of Probate OF the
,wn of Newport have allowed Gx months from
MS date, TO exhibit their claims seaina faid
tate TO the underfgned CommiRi>ncrs, who
ill receive the fame at their respective dwell
ags at any tine within aid tcfn.--No claims
| ,ill be received unleis properly auched.
JOHN SLOCUM, | Commit
JOHN VI. ANSFlELD, I Esne,S.
All pefious indebted 20 laid ef1ate, are re-
ueRed to make immediate payment TO either Of
ne iabfcnbers, or to Sally NJ. Smith, at the
tore of Mrs. Tillinghaft Whole receipt Will be
complete difchsrge.
WILLIAM MOO2E,js. | -l~;.r
CALEB GREEN, """'"2-
STEPHEN CAHOONE, "N''"'
Nrzsbort, 7fb Oao6r,, 1905.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07

Now Landing, at Long Wharf. RTE Cargo of
the fhip GE'RGE WAsHINGroN, from
81. Pe,eriburgh.
Cogffmg IF
90 Ton, Cle.r Hemp,
45 sS do: do: oer ola sno' ao. l55'' ao. Fat bars.
.Is do. OLD do. do. aGored, I, I, and !
inches fluare.
do. Yellow Tallow,
do. FAX.
Ruf1ia and Ravens DUCK, Of the fra
quality. for faie. by
\ SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN,
For Cain or unqucihOnabie Notes. mLy, a,
/ i,her Bank.
Newport, Oaober 81, 1905.
Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1801-1806, 1805-11-07

tnsm tn.uks 70 oe seuysrea 70 nlm ienes
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-02-27

feels jnss confidence. that when the rea-
sons which he has ailedged Tor his con-
duet, aud by which i, sesinsd TO him TO be
ii,iw i,s,isied. shall come IL be carefully
w,i,bed. they will be Sufficient to- prove,
Is mo, that chs conduct was perfectly re-
y,,,ar,snd -corree, yet that he might sim
cerrly have considered IT as right; ADD
tia, in a case where 80 much doubt may
exist, to have committed mistake is not
to have conmlIted a crime.
And this respondent further answering
insists, that the opinion thus delivered TO
tile prisoners counsel; viz, that " any in
sorrection OF rising of any body of people
within the United States, for the purpose
of resisting.or preventing by force or vlo-
ience. under any pretence whatever, the
execution of any statutes of the United
States, Tor ievying or collecting taxes, or
for any other Object of general or national
concern, isleyying war against the United
States. vithip.ths contemplation and true
meaning of'ths constitution Of the United
SIa.es." is legal and correct opinion,
supported not only by the two previous
decisions above mentioned, but also by
the plainest principles of law and reason,
aad by the unlform tenor of legal adjudi-
cations in England and Great, Britain,
from the revolution in 1913 to this time.
I,lt ever was, and now is his opinion, that
the peace and safety of the national fede-
raj goyernm ent, must be endangered, by
any other copstruction of the terms Gle.
wing war gaiast the United S.a!es," used
by the federal constitution; and he is con.
fdent, that no judge oil the federal cavern
ment, no Judge Of a superior state court
nor any gentleman OF established reputa
ton for legal knowledge, would or couls
deliberately give a contrary opinion.
/ (I6 be conrin,<d.