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Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-02-22
PoRrsMou1n, Dec. rs.

PoRrsMouTH, Dec. rs.
The following is an extract of letter
with which we have been favored, from
an officer on board his malesty's ship
Fitzgard, dated OF Cape St. Vincent,
November IS -
We cannot desire better station +!
we heard Of hostilties with Spain ON the
5th of October, and on that very day We
captured two ships. Lord Nelson re-
ceived from US the intelligence Of the rap-
ture. We have already taken twelve
ships and entertain hopes Of IS many
more.-Yesterday we fell in with the
Donegal, captain sir r. Strachau, who
has taken large Spanish frigate, after
a chase Of 46 hours, and IS minutes &C.
ton, in which the Spanish captain was
killed ) the prize was from Cadiz, with
dispatches for Tenereffe and the Havan.
ma, laden with stores. The Donegal has
also eaPsured another Spanish ship, sup.
posed to be the richest that ever sailed
from Cadiz-herear is reported to be
worth 2oO,oool.
November 2e-We have this dav
taken large ship from the River de Ia
Plata.
December s-Sinee writing the a.
bove we have captured the following
ships:
NostraSignorade lRosario, value 10000.
II Fortuna, 5000
St. Joseph, $4,000
La vlrEine AssumPto 5000
Apollo, IS, 600
Signora del Pureseeatione, 10000
Fawket, 1900
Gustavus Adolphus, 1000
A Settee, 900
A ship with naval stores, 10000
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1805-02-22

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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
Geo. Watt

LAS removed from the store he formerly oc
Il 4 cupied to brick house on the cross street
leading from the main street. to Shockoe ware
house, where he has on hand and offers 10 dis
pose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Arncles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars,
N. England, w. Island. and Antigua Rum,
CogRiac. Barcelona and Apple Brandy,
Sherry and Malaga Wine,
Coffee of superior quality,
Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue,
Young Hyson and Imperial Tea,
400 Sacks Liverpool Salt.
Patent Shot, assorted s,zes-And
The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods,
consisting principally Of articles suited TO the
present and approaching season, which he will
either sell on credit Of 3, s and months, for
notes negociab'e at the Bank Of Virginia, with
approved endorsers, OF barter for Tobacco,
Flour or Hemp.
Cash given for Tobacco.
Richnond. 22d March, 1905.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20

IAN English Spelling Book from the author
of the "Engiish Grammar" will undoubtedly
excite considerable expectation from those who
have been in the habit of using the latter; and
we doubt NOT that in process Of time, the Spell
ling Book will have as many admirers as the
Grammar has already obtained We are glad
TO sea thar Mr. MURRAY has been careful in the
right division ofhis sylablesi in his spelling and
that he has not followed the example Of others bv
Introducing into his book a mass of irrelevant
marter.''-i Imperial Reoiesu. Der. 1905.
1--WE have before had occasion to commend
the useful labours of Mr.. Murray; and this lit.
tie work (fhe Spelling Book)is an ADDITION to
them. which from IT'S ca e. c!earness and nrscisi-
on, viii prove greatly serviceab!e TO the tender
age for which IL is designed - Mont6ly Mirror,
Olfobey, 1904.
q" Mr. Murray's successful exertions FOR the ser.
vice Of youth, have been so often before Us. with
applause, thar we think it sufficient, on the pre-
sent occasion. 70 announce the above pub,cauon;
and TO add, thar il will nct, in any manner de-
trzte from the veil earned sepu' ation of The au-
thor, In this department. of literature" --Ewote.
an Magazine, Nov 1904.
With the gseat merit of Mr. Lindley Muir.
ray, IN providing assistance for the instruction OF
youth, the public are well acquainted He has
now descended 70 the very elements CT INSTRUCT.
on, and with the same skill and judgment which
he has displayed in his other ate mpls. We re-
SVi'nenu 70 the puohc tfis most important little
volume, as the only work with which we are ac-
quain'ed in the English Language, for teaching
childrento read, written by a phiIosopsr and 4
man OF taste."--Lifeya,y Jyu,nai. Nov. 1904
Mr. Murray's elementary works have the
sure merit Of Combining well direaed efforts 70
train the infant mind to virtue with the besr
means of imparting instruction 10 il, In the
Spelling Book before US. this is particularly the
case, andwe can therefore safely recommend IL as
the best work of this kind which has lately fallen
under ourinspeeton." Assi- .7aczbin, December
1904
We do not always think it necessary 10 en,-
ploy our time in examining literary produeions
OF 50 very humble kind as Spelling Books.
The name of Lndley Murray. however whom
wchave more shznonce rad occasion TO commend.
arrested our aitenian. We find his presen, pub.
lication divided into ,hyee parts. In the latter
class are several useful things, no. commonly
found in such works for instance Reading Les.
sons in Italic, Old English and Manuscript Iet-
terss explanations of the sounds of the letteys-
distinguishing the long and short sounds of he
voweis. and the anomalous sounds Of all; and
finally, rules for spelling. very eiea,Iy and dis.
tinaly expressed "--D,itsb Critic, December.
1904. Tune 81.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20

United States of America, fifth cir
cult. i'm the Virginia Distrie, May ssm. 1906.
Anselrn Lynch ,adn'r &c. of Charles Lyneh,o 4
dec. pr, :.
ACAINsT
Robert Donald. Andrew Donald, Thomas 3
Donald and Alexander Donald, surviving {
partners Of James and Robert Donald 2
and company, Def'ts
lie defendants not having entered their ap-
u pearanee and given security according 10 a
RUE OF ti's court. and u appearing 20 the salts.
faction Of the court thar they are not sh sa,.
ot this distrias On the morton of the plaintiff bv
his council, His ordered, that the said defena,rts
do appear here on the 6sst day of the next eonr,
and answer the plaintiffs bill, aud that copv
OF this order be forthwith inserted in some one
of the newspapers published Ia the city Of Rich
rond for two months excessively. add posted ar
the front door OF the capitol in the said city.
A copy--Teste.
Will. Marshall, Clk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
= TIE oovrnEor U1 THE cozzoNwEALTI
or VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.

|VNJHEREAS it duly appears to the
wv executive that GEORGE DILLARD.
charged BY the inquisition Of coroner with the
murder of Henry Wimore. late Of the county of
King and Queen. hath fed from iussice--I have
therefore thought fit. with the advice Of the corn
Gil of state to issue this proclamation, hereby Of
fering reward of One Hundred Dollars. to any
person Or persons who shall spprehend the said
George billiard, and convey him before the coro.
ner or justice Of the peace for the county afore
said. to be committed to jail for examination.
touching the said murder. And do moreover
enjoin all officers, civil and military. and exhort
the good people of the commonwealth. TO use
their best endeavorst to apprshendthe said Ceosge
billiard, that he may be dealt with As, in such
cases, the law directs.
Given under my hand a. Governor, with the
seal of the commonwealth annexed, at
Richmond. this 5th day Of June, in the
Il. 81 year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
dred and Eve, and Of The commonwealth
the twenty ninth.
(Signed) JOHN PAGE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
TO BE SOLD. y
1T PUBLIC, TENDUE.

TO BE SOLD.
At PUBLIC, YE.MDUE,
At Cadsby's Hotel in Alexandria, on Monday
tine 10th day or September, ar 10 O'Clock at
noon. 49,
a LII that TRACT of L AND. late
N Presley thornton, Equities. situated In
Northumberland county, Virginia, living irnnne-
diately ON the Potomac River The following
description is given oil this property, by persons
well asqusinted wiki it'll contains 2, 500 a
cres, l7rU Icres OF which are the most valuable
low grounds on the river, between and 40O a.
cres heavily INHIBITED, and the remainder very
highland extremely productive. The soil of this
trad is equal 70 any in the state for the cultivar
onot corn, wheat. tobacco, timothy and small
grain OF all kinds. On this traa are large com,
modious Brick Mansion House and two Offices.
a large Brick Stable, valuable harm, Cow House
and many other out houses. The Orchards ana
Garden contain anumber of valuable fruit trees.
and the waters abound with excellent fish and
oysters. II is situated about days sail from
Baltimore, Alexandra and Norfolk. There are
two good mill seats for gris and saw mills on the
estate. and plenty Of cedar and chestnut timber,
for which an excellent market may be found AZ
the City of Washington,
The terms OF sale arc-one fourth cash. one
fourth IN one year, one fourth in 13 months and
the residue in two years from the day OF sale.
The payments to be secured by bonds, with mort
cages on the premises, and to be on interest from
the day of sale. ~
For iurther information, application may be
made IN behalf of the subscriber. Thomas Ro
oinson, TO Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law
IN the cry of Philsdephia. or to William Lewis.
inthe same city, (Philadephia)
THOMAS ROBERTSON.
w. LEWIS.
June - 1905. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
STRAYED OR STOI.EN

IRON ti.e commons Of this city, on THURSDAY
l. the 9th ult--A LhCK HORSE, Win
small white spot in his forehead, hanging name
and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high
supposed TO be six years old last spring--heis a
compact well made horsc--A liberal reward will
be gwen on delivering the said horse to MIR. Ma.
thanei c. Lipscornbe of Hanover, or to the sub.
scriber in Richmond
SPotswood Lipscombe.
Richmond. Shockce Hill, July S. 1905 tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
N 0 I | c L.

A PETITION will be present.
4 - ed TO The next General Assem6.y cfvir-
GINA praying that an att may PASS for the esta-
bishment OF a ferry across Chickahcn,my river.
from the lands Of John Pierce. jr in lanes City
county, TO The lands Of Robt Chandler, in Charles
City county.
Jolly 10th, 1905. VIM
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
sY THE GOVERNOR OF THE coMMoxwEALrH
OF vIRorsIA,
A PROCL AVIATION.

a
yNHEREKS itappears by the in
w QUESTION of the Coroner for the county
of berkeley. thar JOSEPH THRUSTON and
JOHN THRUSTOE, late of the said county.
are charged with the murder of Barney Riley &
information has been received By the executive,
that the said Joseph Ihfuston and John Thrus
ton. have fed from justice: l have therefore,
thought fit with the advice OF the Couscil of
State, TO issue this proca nation-hereby Offering
4 reward Of Two Hundred Dollars, for appre-
hending and conducting before the Coroner, or
Justice OF the Peace, for the said county, the
said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, or
One Kindred Dollars for either Of them, in or
der TO their examination. touching the said muir
der And do moreover eoon all officers civil,
and military, and exhort the good people of this
commonwealth. 10 use their best endeavors to
appsehend and conduS before rhe Coroner or a
Justice OF the Peace for The aforesaid county of
Berkeley, the said Joseph Thrusson and John
Thsaston, ihatthey may be dealt with, as, in such
eases, the law directs
Given under my hand as Governor, with
the seal of the Commonwealth annex
ed. at Richmond, this 10Th day Of June.
IL. } in the year Of our Lord. one thousa and
eigh. hundred and Eve, and OF the com
monwealth the twenty ninth
(signed) JOHN PACE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20

He subscriber will sell at pub
- Inc auction, to the highest bidder. for ready
dy money, II zachariah Brooks's tavern, in rhe
sewn Of Manchester, on Saturday the Sd day of
August next, two likely NEGRO BOYS, Nelson
and Harrison conveyed in trust by the deed Of
Andrew Scott. dec TO secure the payment of
debt, iateres, and cost therein, Acknowledged 20
be due Lyle and MsCredie.
July 2. 1905. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
Manchester turnpike Company.

THE delinquent Shareholders,
\ on the 7'h requisiuon. are hereby notified.
that such shares as shall remain unpaid on the
hrst Monday in august next. will, on thar day.
De sold, AT Mr., Bropks's tavern, in Manchester.
atl2 o'clock in rhe forenoon ~
James Brander, Cl'k.
Manchester. July 9, 1905. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
July ?. 1905. 4w
VTTILL BE SOLD at puhIi

WTILL BE SOLD, at pubic
Wv auction. to the highest bidder. for rea
dy money. at zachaIiah Brooks's tavern, in tho
town OF Manchester, on Saturday the Sd day Of
August next. by virtue Of deed Of trust, execu
ted TO the subscriber. by Richardson Harris, ia,e
of the county of Chesler6eld. 10 secure the pay.
ment of debt due to Lyle and NJ Credie, and the
expense necessarily incurred; FIVE NEGROES,
viz: Sally. Kilus. Charles. Phillis and Anaky,
or so many thereof as viii be sufficient 10 satisfy
the debt, interest and cost.
Richard B. Coode.
July Q. 1905. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20

GEORGE DII.LARD is Eve feet eight or nine
inches high. to'erable fair complexion, short black
hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops
IN the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and Of
smiling countenance when speaking. about TWEEN.
ty four or twenty Eve years of age when he alb
sconded. he road large sorrel horse. about five
feet high, some white feet. large white spot in his
forehead and a snip ON the nose
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20

nN Saturday the Sd day of Au-
~ gust next. viii BE sold. 70 the highest bid.
der, At public auction. for ready money. al zachA-
riah Brooks's tavern, in the town Of Mache ster,
aiike'y NEGRO BOY about 19 year, old. by the
name Of Harry, conveyed to me in trust. by Tho,
mas Brzneh. of the county of Chesterfield, TO Sc
cure the payment of deb, due to Lyle and NJ
Crede, and the expense necessary TO carry ,hs
trust into execution.
Richard b. Goode.
Iu,v . lSnS fsf' s-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
TBT AUTHORIZED
RIG HMOND ACADEMY
l. O T # E r Y.

FirstdrawntcketafteT 500 aredrzwn, dolls. 500
after 1000 500
after $500 500
after 1000 1000
after $500 1000
after 5000 1000
- after $500 1000
after $3.50 10000
The above Lottery will certainly commence
drawing the first Monday in November, or soon.
er, If the tickets are sold a4
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-07-20
y'k.v DoLL-dRS RAJV.9R0--

<<>-f ,DOLL-1HS RBjTHRO.
DROKE away las, evening. aiarse 81 ont made
~ blood bay II 10 RS Sc, upwards of FIVE feet
aigh. 2 years old LAST spring. was shod all rouud
bout two months ago. bat some Of the shoes
may now be OF; he has lacge head and small
eyes, tsots and gaIlops If he has any other marks
by which he Tnight be dis;ingnished. they are NOT
recoieaed. lie had on saddle good deal
worn. with hcgskin seat and plated stirrups.
The above reward will be paid on delivery
the horse and saddle to the subscriber,
Pickett, Pollard & Johnston.
Richmond. March 9. 1906.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-12-05

The first state to stana Tortn 10 support 81.
Mr.. Jefferson, nearly ali tre Offices IN MS
APPOINTMENT should be filed by m, u be.
rween whom and the ietleralists there is
buta slight shade of dlfferercr7" Where lhen
are Nr. jetiersons friends ;lnsthe minority.
where are Mr. Jeiftrson's enemies? n the ma.
Jority. WHAT iaade them 10 the majority
| he officers of Mr. Jslec,on's appoint
medt-the nlsaey drawn from the UMted
otateS' treasury. dc influence of the trea.
sury itself" a
Such IS tie account which the Aurora
gives OF the use which Mr. Jefferson ad.
ministratlon make of The public treasury:
Let them look TO this meter. The editor
ct the Aurora is well acquainted with these
men he has been nurard aud brough, IN
BY them; he knows their characters and
their conduct from ling and confidential
intimacy. He cannot be mistaken IN thes
things and they themselves have lorp
taugh. us 10 believe that he is honest, and
dlslnterested and patriotic in all his state.
ments OF the conduct of public officers.
When he brought similar charges against
Washington, and Han,iltoa. and Adams,
and Pickering, and Wolcott, &c. &c. all
these gentlemen who are now concerned.
with one accord cried out, these things are
certainly sand paid him literally for
his pains. 1t is shersfere incumbent on
them 20 prove that his character has since
chsagrd, or else his Testimony Is conclu-
sive against themselves.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-12-05
COMMERCIAL CORRESPON-
DENCE..

Prices and Remarks ON the Liverpool Mar.
ket Sept, IA, 1905 communicated in a
letter to respectable merchant Of Bos.
ton.
We believe the harvest in this kingdom
is not more than half completed; the yea
ther since our price current has not been
favourable, bat there is no alteration IN pri-
ces. We conceive if the weather Goes not
materially improve, tina, there will be some
advance, ard if it should prove favorable
during the remainder of the harvest, it
seems generally believed that there will
not be much, If sny, reduction ID the psi-
ses of Grain add Flour. Ar presen he
demand is dull, prime American Wheat
may be quoted at 13s 1856 per 70 lbs.
and super6ne Flour at sos a sis per bar.
rel.
"Upland and New Orleans Cotton cons
tinue IN brisk demand and il seems not inn
probable that there will be some further ad.
vances before the new crop begins to arrive,
and as usual some depression may take
place after the commencement of the next
year but on the extent of this much will
depend on the prospect there is regarding
the supply from the new crop. There is
very little demand for fine cottons, and it
is the opinion Of those who seem best in.
formed on the subject, that they will con-
tinue In dull state for some lifle time long.
e; c,y pu eaasers decline coming into he
market until the Demarara feet arrives,
which is soon expected when this ticei
comes in, and it the quantity OF cotton
which it brings should not prove large. we
think the demand will improve for the hner
descriptions of Gotten.
& We expect both Pot and Pearl Ashes
will materially decline In prices, as suEi.
Glen. supplies seems TO be coming forward,
If this takes place. We should not be sur
prisec to see considerable reduction.
Rice is likely TO continue a dell article,
as the quality is SO very inferior this year.
"Our marker seems sufficiently stocked
with Quercisron Bark, il at present meets
dull sale, but it is expected there viii be a
greater cali for it in the course OF few
months.
eve calculate that there are asout70o bar
rels OF IurpeBtine heid on sPeC3l4tiOn,
which were purchased about SIX months a.
go at from Is los per cwt. What comes
in is sufficient to supply the consumption,
and we see ne prospeet of this article IL.
creasiug in price. Ear is not likely TO be
| lower than IS per biol.
!" The prices of Tobacco are pretty stea'
/ dy.
| /" We expect quarantine will be 'aid on
all yes sels, as usual, comiag from por,
where any epidemic RACES, ard perhap> II
! may be laid on some vessels without just
cause. When therefore you ship ans goods
in anv vessel, itwil be desirable, if ptac'
ticable, to send clean Bib Of Hsal'h with
her, and likewise she British Consult Ger.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-12-05

of the president as relates to the quarantine
and health laws, be referred TO the commit
tee of commerce md manufactures.
Resolved, Thag SO much OF yhc Message
of the presidentas referred to prohibilioa
of the expor.aHon OF arms and AMMUNITION
-of the building of "a gun shlps-of The
organizatioyof the militia and land forces
the nav3f and peace establlsnments-an
the condYct Of the belligerent powers. and
their ug5usti6able construction OF the laws
OF naHons, and to enquire in what instance
and to what extent our neutrality has
been violated,..- be referred TO commit.
tees.
The house then proceeded 10 ballot for
a Chaplain when the votes were, 90 a I'd
ballot,
Fer the Rev'd. Mr.. Glendy 70
MIR. Lawrle IS
Mr.. Wilmer
Mr.. Glendy was accordingly declared
elected.
Memorial of the legislature of the sis.
sissippi Territory, presented last session
referred to com mittee.
Petitions OF Edward Lewes, acoo Wei
sci, and George Little, also presented last
session, referred TO the committee Of
claims.
Petition of the inhabitants of 5tonlaglon
and Westerley, for Ign, house, referred
to committee OF commerce and manu-
facture.
Peution of Richard c. Beale, late a
lieu,easns on board the frigate Consrltu.
ton, praying to be reimbursed tie sam of
288 dollars s cents, expended by h';n as
prize master of vesss called the Mgr,
prize to the Constitution.
Referred to commigtee of claims.
Petition Of VIM. Mat'ock ,prayioga REIN.
bufsement of 25i dollars. Referred TO
committee of claims.
Adjourned.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-12-05
This is to give Notice,
Nov. -.

rTHHAT the luhicrbcIs, OF Alexandra eoun-
Il ty in The difria OF Couab;a, have ob.
taiaed from the Orphans court OF TAI county
letters of administration on he pcrfons etate of
Abydm Heqoes, late Of The county atorefsid, de-
ceafsd; all perfons ha'Ing claims sganff the faid
dccsafcd, are hereby warned TO exhib;t thsru,
with tie vouchers thereof, to the Iubfcrihefs,
on o. before the 22d day Of May next, or they
may by law be excluded frrm all beneft of fald
efatc.
Given u,,der qnr hsnd', tbs zzd day of no.
Venlber, 8os. >
tR4CFEI HEWFs, AGa1'x.
GEORGE DtIlkFR, lA5n,,,.
PEIfEAS JANNEY, 49,
November g. aaw4w
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1805-12-05

5 days TOM New Orleans. and Il from
I.s,ana. Left at New Orleans, Novem-
/. ship Comet, Hart, of Baltimore, ar
E..ds days before schooner President,
.'es. of do. for Havannah, in DAYS !;
h. Governor Strong, of Alexandria, (cap.
IL dsad); Aurora, of New York, taking
Largo, for Bordeaux; Robert Murray,
h Norfolk. for do; Hampshire, Talbot,
philadelphia, for Liverpool. Novem-
II is, off arrange Reg, saw 10 sail of
|r.ckers, was boarded by one of them who
|,brmed us that they were bound to New
rvidence, with the cargo of the ship
-, Hill, from Jamaica, bound to Charles
h. laden with ram, stranded on Cape
florida. Passed in the hay, ship Comet,
arI, from New Orleans, and a schooner
N, they took To be the Merchant, Ha.
alsoU, from Havana.