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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12

it then declined to s, and closed about 4.
MIR. Fox's body was inferred on the och,
in Westminster abbey, adjoining the monu-
ment OF Lod Chatham, and within Is inches
OF the grave of Mr.. Pitt.
A physician had hccn scntover to Franco
to accompany Lord Lauderllale home, he
being very ill. 80
In consequence Of the news of Miranda's
having taken Coro, several vessels were
preparing to sail from England for the
Spanish main, in expectation of Miranda's
getting possession CT that country.
Towards the. latter end of the week part
OF the enemy's camp at Boulogne broke up.
Two or three thousand. men were seen
marching, by our cruirers, towards the in
terror, for the purpose, as they suppose,
OF proceeding to the Grand Army in Ger
many. We are inclined to think they
arc rather intended for the protection of
Holland. -:
The JEws.-Lcttcrs, VIC understand
have been received from certain Jew bank
ers ut Bayonnc, which throw some light on
the views of the Emperor Of the French,
with respect Go their nation, He proposes
to re establish the Jewish Church nj Js-
rasalem, in its ancient splendor, ut the ex-
pence of the French government To
take possession of the Holy Land, and sell
1t to the rich Jews of France, who are to
force the itinerant Jews and pediars to re-
tire there, Oh AN allotment of land being
given them To appoint Vice-Roy from
among their nation, and the ancient Jew Ii
ties of Prince &c. SSc are TO DC revived
among these rich Bankers He reserves
also the power OF sending there ali such
Jews as are offenders Oh the score Of usri-
~, sc. &C.
Ttis is the substance of what is 70 take
place very soon: it has met with the APP
probation of a great many Of the Jewish
Assembly HOW sitting at Paris, who are Hat
tering themselves wi;ili the high Titles
they are to possess, and indulging them
selves with the pleasant prospect Of having
their Temples restored While others OF
the Assembly have protested against it, as
impracticablc and delusiye.
IL is said that the Chief Rabbi of the
Dukes Place Jews, is preparing dis
course, to be delivered at their Synagogue.
on the subject and that none OF the En-
giish Jews viii leave this country
1t is said to be the intention of the EN-
Peror OF France to proclaim Jerome Bona
partc King of the Jews.
The Managers of many OF the American
Theatres, are allowed to sell tobacco to the
audience, the majority of whom smoke even
in the 5ore8.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
LONDON. Octol,er 9.

Bonaparte some days previous to his de
parture from Paris, presented the Prussian
Ambassador with four beautiful Hanoverian
Horses. In his last interview however, in
which he delivered to the Corsican EN-
peror. the uitimaturt of his Court, Bona
parte displayed that angry and incorporate
folly, which, on some former occasions,
have BETRAYED the weakness of his UNDER
standing. While the veteran Minister was
repeating some of the acquisitions Of his
Court, the Emperor, interrupted him, by
saying " Prussia is merely watch and
whoever 81 nds il up, will set it a-going."
True, Sir, reioined the Minister, Ny
country is watch; but please to observe
it is Repeater, and if wound up, it win
strike"
On the 9Th omnium left off at z I; on tho
9th, after the news OF Lord Laudcrdale's
return, it was done 50 high as eprcmium /;
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
LAND FOR SALE.

THE subscriber being anxious to remove
to the western country, will sell on very
moderate terms, two valuable tracts of
LAND, lying in the county of Halifax, one
tract lying on Dan river, eight miles above
lrvine's ferry, containing about $40 acres,
90 Of which are Low Grounds of the best
quality, with convenient houses for the ac..
comm odation of family. Also a tract on
Birch's creek, containing no acres, with
houses fit only for negroes and an overseer.
Each plantation has cleared land sufficient
to work or hands 20 advantage.
CHARLES BARKER.
Dec. 10, 1906. Or
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
r l C H NJ o n d :
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1906.
FOR THE ARGUS.
DISPUTES WI3H SpAIE IN RELAqroN 70
LOUISIANA.


THIS subject has dcservcdly excited
much concern In the United States. The
reports concerning it have been, not only
various but indefinite. And although the
public prints have afforded much specula-
ton, it has not been possible, until now, to
treat any thing with that respect which
truth only is- entitled to- 1t now appears
that lengthy correspondence has taken
place between the Spanish and American of
ficers. ltisby far too lengthy, to be admit
ted, At this time, into the columns of this
paper, and therefore a sketch only OF sum-
MARY is submitted TO the readers attention
This correspondence commenced in Au-
gust last, by letter from Col. Thomas II.
Gushing to Gov Herrera, complaining that
the Spanish military had made encroach-
ments and committed other interruptions
upon the American territory. Governor
Herrera in fcply, stated that he acted un-
der orders from the Captain General, and
added that he should implicitly obey
them.
These letters were succeeded by ano-
Their, from Governor Claiborne, in which he
particularly enumerated the causes of conf
plant, on the part OF the United States.
Governor Herrera, replied to him much in
the same stile, with assurances that altho'
<.
he would execute mis- orders To this let
ter Governor Claiborne replied, and urged
the improperly of the Spaniarts. having
cncroached upon territory claimed by the
Unied States, and demanded the release of
three American citizens who had been tai
Ken and detained as prisoners.
On the 9th Sept Gen. Wilkinson wrote
to Governor Cordero, complained of the
encroachmenis of the Spaniards, and de-
manoed in the name of the United States,
that they should re-cross the Sabine river,
NJ the same time informing the Governor
that, in case of failure, his duty and orders
from thc President ofthe United States cal
led upon him to resort To the sword Co
vernon Cordero, Immediately replied, and
informed General Wilkinson that he had
transmitted his letter TO ,hc Captain Gene
raj, Saicedo, under whose orders ne acted,
and n the mean time he would re-cross the
Sabine river, and assume the same positi-
ons which we're held when the country was
surrendered to the United States To this
letter General Wilkinson replied or the 4th
or October, and informed Governor Chr
dero, that he should advance towards the
Sabine, but with no other disposition tn N
to assert the rights Of the United States to
that river.
Thus it seems that this dispute, which not
only threatcnedthe effusion fblood, bur to in
voive Us in n rapture with France as the ally
Of Spain, is so far adjusted. There is also
much reason to expect that the negotiations
Ia Europe, relating to this subject will be soon
speedily closed to cur entire satisfaction.
This intelligence will, no doubt, be source
OF great satisfaction to such readers as re-
joicc in the peace and prosperity OF their
country.
1t will be remembered that in this pa
per, while others cried aloud for war, peace,
patience and toi'bearance, have been uni
formly Recommended.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
SAruRpAY. DxcEwBER 6.

M Esk presented the petition of -
Kennard, which was referred to the COM
mittee of Claims.
Mr. Holmes, from the committee Of Claims,
made a report adverse To the petition of
John Lehman-in which the house concur
red.
mr.. Southard presented the petition Of
committee OF Claims.
49fi-. M1c Creery presented the petition
of VIM. Smith, which was referred to the
committee of Claims.
On motion OF mr.. j. Rdndoihh, the house
resumed the consideration OF the bill to sus-
pend the operation of an act, entitled an
act to prohibit the importation of certain
goods, wares and merchandise" and tore
NIT the penalties incurred under the same.
M. j. Randolth withdrew his motion to
fill the blank with the 30th of June, and mo-
vel to fill it with the 3lst of December.
This motion was supported by Messrs.
J. Randolph and Elliott; and opposed by
Mcssrs Bidwcll, Sloan, Crowninshield, s nj
lie and Aston when the yeas and nays he
ingrequired, it was negatived-Iea Is =
NAYS 81.
The Sneaker said the next question was
on filing the blank with the LIST day Of July.
On this question the yeas and nays were
likewise taken, and were Yeas 97-Nays
10
The biil was then ordered TO be engross-
ed for third reading to-day.
It was accordingly read the third time.
Ohiss passage the yeas and nays were ia.
ken, and were Yeas. Mays S.
On motion Of Mr.. 8iount, the petition of
sundry inhabitants of North Carolina, pray
ing that Plymouth may be made port Of
entry, was referred TO the committee of
Commerce and Manufactures
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
SENATE.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4.

Mr.. Mitchell made motion in the fol-
lowing words
Resolved, That so much Of the Message
Of, the President of the United States to
both Houses of Congress, on the 2nd De-
cember as relates to the fortihcation and
defence Of our sea-ports, har5ors and wa
tcrs, be referred 70 a select committee,
with leave to report by bill or otherwise.
J1ifcheii, also made motion as fol-
lows:
Message asrelatcsto binding to observance
of the peace and of good behavior, such
territories .osnations in amity with the u
nitcd States, be referred to select COM
m;ttec, withlcayc to report b. bill or other
wise. 49,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12

A letter from an officer in the American
army at Nachitoches, says-ss The Spani-
ards are three to one against us, and all on
horseback, and armed IS follows-a SHEAR
on pole, and tied with string to the sad
die, which they throw with great certainty
ALSO carbinc slung across tiieir shoulder,
large pistol and rope which is called by
them a cG6ras, which they throw 10 or IL
yards with such certainty, that they seldom
fail to catch man on horseback in full
speed they look like Indians every man
has or horses which he takes with MIN
to war"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12

Consisting of a variety of useful and fashi-
enable articles, to wit
Irish Linens, Flanders Sheetines, Ozpa-
bargs, Hessian's Long-Lawns; Linen and
Cotton Cambricks; s;apcriine and second
Broad Cloths and CASHIERS Blankets,
Coatings and Flannels; Benefits & Fam
cy Cords and Velvets; Swans Downs and
Mole-slcins; rich fgur'd Satins Silver
Muslins; Sarcenets Italian Lurestrings :;
Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very hand
some patterns; n few Silk Pelisses; Gloves
and Hosiery; elegant Plumcs; Wreaths
and fancy Head-Ornameats; a hadsome
assortment of Bibbens Table Cloths and
Napkins in sets 4; 3-4 7-4Se 1914 Diapers. +;
few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces
sets Of Cut-Glass Dccanters, Wine S. Tum-
blers; Giass-Bowis, Spice-Bottles, Hall
Lamps, &c. sc.
They have on hand and will continue to
keep, as usual, . complete assortment of
DUTCE BOLILTG CLOTHS.
Those who buy with cash will be above a
very liberal discount which Willie encrease d
according to the augmentation the amount
OF their purchase at any one tme. On sums
of consequence, a credit, ifrequircd, viii be
given Of three to six months the purcha-
ser giving approved negotiable paper.
Richmond, 9th Dec. 1906. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
Mr.. Tracy offered the following resoluti-

Mr.. Tracy offered the following resoluti-
on:
Resolved, That the President of the u
nited States be and he is hereby requested
to cause to be laid before the Senate, such
information, documents, papers, and cor
respondcnce, as may be in his power, and
which he may think proper to commune
cate, respecting the subject of his message
os the Sd OF December last, in which a
suspension of the non-imporiation act, is
recommended. .-- -
Ordered to lie on the table.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12

cited by the long and severe drought yss
;eit by all, & foreboiings ofthc most un,;lca.
| SAINT Kind indulged; but thanks to an in.
| uuiScnt providence, such is OUR enviablo
| situation IN point of soil and climate that
the most forbidding seeson has no other.
| influence upon our harvest, than to reduce
habitual profusion, down to temporary eco
nofny, without imposing distress or inffict-
Tug want upon any grade of society Such
ohiy' feel pleasure in saying,'has beeu
! the erect OF the last season on this favour.
ca land. agriculture, commerce & manu-.
iactares seem to be shaping their ewri
courses and to be in state o silent, bat
perceivabie progression-Ease and con-
tchtment appear to be the most prominent
TRAITS ot the general complexion and YOURS
gentlemen is the pleasing task by legisla.-
1--WE vigilance and scrutiny still farther to
promote this happy-state of things
" - Ss>- 4 rs Sf.,'1
From many speculations we might be led
70 beieve that all liberty was but name
mat the difference among nations was ideal,
ana that nations III past ages had contentlet
without advantage, and succeeded without
reward 1t would DC better for the multi
tudc o. readers, if the enemies of the presene
administration would undertake to saySps.
slsiNely what they ask. What parts of tho
constitution are TO he abandoncd!- What
form OF government would be i'm the end
oeSt! What armies, what na-ie., and
what pensions would give real strength to
government To blame, and not To fix.
some well defined object of pursuit, is to-
render the nation unhappy without u know.
iedge OF their generous duty. If no ether
government than monarchy To- at any time
best for people, saw. so.: If war be better
than peace, say so. Ifcomnerce has exclu&
We Claims sa ~. We may then know what
we have to do for ourselves. But while in,
Vectires againtsi the administration of the
government so against tlefrst prihciplesof
freedom, who can make 50 desperate a.
choice asto justify them? Who could wish
achange without serious advantage? Are
net our public evils as few now, as we
can hope to render them upon any change
on condition When VIC have exchanged
the inconvenience of Liberty for the rod
OF Tyranny, we shall then be taught to
spurn tyfant and rise against the laws.
But If VIC can retain our liberties but for an
hour, the struggle will reward us in the on
" rational happiness belonging to man. To
make the obligations OF our duty ridiculous,
they are ccm,acr!y represented in the eX-
tremes they can produce. The men who
hold the highest ranks are illuminated.
But IN what are they inferior to the primi-.
tive planters? To the men who conduct.
ed oar revolution, and fought our battles!
Look at the men who still remain rich in
the public gratitude, and see in what tiey
could presume to boast OF superiority to-
the present benefactors of our countrys
Sal Rsg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
SELLING eff CHEAP.

NJ. & y. YERS,
7 II TENDING to decline the retail bust
ness, offer for sale, at reduced prices. the
whole or any part of their present stock OF
DRY GOODS,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
C0MyMUNIC1TYCM.

Mr.. DIcEsoE, one of the members of
Congress from Tennessee, lately passed
through this city He has expressed great
establishment, that an opinion should be en-
tertained, in Virginia, that Col. Burr, either
had formed or could form party in that
state, inimical to the general interests of
the union.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
House of Representatives U. s. Dec. 8.

-dffer sonic business az little imhort,
mr.. C''o7Oninshieid cLJcred The hoxse the
JohoSvine resolution
ReSoF0ed, Thar fhe Secretary ofthe,
treasury DC instracted TO furnish this
mousse 1"fh statement of'fAe amount ofthe
DEPOSITS Of futile NANCY ia tie United
States' and other banks, for the three
last years, tie balances remgiuine, dis
Hnguishfnsr the different Years, &c.
I2ffr This resolution far tie furhoae Of
aScerfafNing fAe amount and me 6aIonces.
MI o6ject is to draqv reUenue from
fhaf balance, by taIing tie Banks Mx fer
cent. PROBABLY there are three or fur
mtHons. This mil yield from $50 TO $780,.
GOO dolls. I consider ii fair source IF
rcUenue- Carried
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
Extract from Governor Grecnup's Speech
to the Legislature of Kentucky.


Extract from Governor Grecnun's Speech
to the Legislature of Kentucky.
" The period of your annual meeting has
arrived, and am pleased to be able to say,
that since your last session, no political oc-
currence of IA singular or extraordinary kind
has transpired. Happy with us, the lapse
Of year is marked only by the roll of
seasons, and the resulting avocations of
man---Instesd Of mingling coincidence on the
ravages Of war, or deploring the convuisi-
on OF intrigue or faction, we have to leici-
tate ourselves, and we ought to feel gra-
tltude To the ruler of events, that the go
vernment of America has as yet been per.
mittcd TO escape those worst of evils
That she ENJOYS peace, and that all is tran.
quii--NVe ought not however to forget that
from foreign war or domestic inquietude
no government whatever has escaped
That appearances at present arc rather
nauspicious--hDd that cur reliance in e.
ther event under benign providence, may
well be placed in the attachment of our CT.
tiZcns 20 their government, III their unani-
nifty and cooperation so siFnally displayed
in the revolution, and i'm redeefping eneT-
~ in the texture Of the general govern
mept upon which as upon the rock Of our
political salvation let us intirely repose.
Us viewing the aspect Of things at home
we Gpd that the roll Of the last season, ha
not been the most kindly. The alarm ex-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12
advertisement.

A LIST Of 10 Hogsheads Of ToBIC-
II co, which have been dch9sited in
Shorkoe Warehouse over fq0o yea,s. Thru
will therefore be soid at .4h1i Henrfco
court merit, Jfnot claimed 6ej9re that time !;
viz:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-12-12

Doctor JOHN II. FoUsHEE was yester-
day elected delegate to the General As
sembly for this city, i'll the place Of Lewis
Harvie, Esq. chosen member of the privy
council.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-06-25
FROM THE AURORA.
POLITICAL VIE VS..
No. III.

THE COMMERCE. OF THE HEDITEaRAxEAY.
Before tie revolution of 1879, France employ,
ed nearly three thousand sail OF vessels Of all 81
zesin the Mediterranean. for Spain from the con.
slant hostility which saosis'ed between her and
the Barbary powers was under the necessity of
using the bottoms and the flag Of France in that
sea- Since the conquest of I.ombatdy and Tus-
caoy. France has secured by treaty the monopo.
~ OF the coral fishery the coast Of higers,
which was formerly in the hands of merchants
OF the kingdom of Sicily Of the island of Corset.
ca, Genoa. and Msrseilles giving employment to
full 500 vessels Of from Is to 20 tons, with ten
men each. France will not suffer this lucrative
trade and nursery for 5000 seam.n 10 diminish /;
and her ivaories az II Gallo and III BAs,ian, on
the EASTERN coast of AIgiers, in tie province of
Constautia, open at once resources of great mag.
ni,ude TO her commerce, give strength and in;e
rest 70 her influence at the courts Of Bar5ary, and
afford new al, 70 the coral aud coastng trade.
The monopoly which the city Of aarse,iles en-
Joyed under the Bourbons, was not advAnta.
geous TO that CITY, an opsn trade 70 the whole
nation would have been. and the whole Daticn
suffered by this mis- AIKEN favor and contracted
system. The African company At MARSHES,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-06-25
YOU. FrIcbu,
TIL. M. RANDOLPH.

Avery interesting Pamphlet has recently
made It's appearance, in England emil
tied g An Enquiry into The state of the
nation" Popular opinion ascribes this
Pamphlet to Lord Holland, the nephew
OF MIR. Fox, and member Of the adj
minis,ration. 1t exhibits what may be
called an Expose of the views of the
new Cabinet, and appears " be inten-
ded TO feel The pulse Of the nation on
that radical change of measures which
would seem to be in contemplation.
SO far as we have perused II, il arcears
to indicate on the part Of the new min.
is,ty, adisposition 10 lowerlhatone which
Characterised their predecessors, an I'd TO
be conlented with terms Of reciprocity
with other nations. That part of the
pamphlet ~hiCh rela,esio the points in
dispute VITA us is peculiarly important,
and you'd seem to be the harbncer Of
good understanding between the two
nations. We shall ia the FIRST instance
lay this before our readecs.-Na.. Int.
Having taken general survey Of the
present state Of our enemy, of his allies,
aod of those powers which are upon the
whole friendly to Us; it may BE- proper,
before concluding this branch of the sub.
Jeel, to consider the relations of England
with the few powers which have ptesefy.
ed striet neutrality in The present unfor.
tuna,e contest, more particularly with the
United States Of America--the Chief, in.
deed the only considerable nation Of this
description.
(" II is the Uniform consequence Of a
long continued war between the principal
states Of Europe, that the nations Which
take NO part in The dispute, are employed
10 carry on much Of the commerce ofthe
belligercni GounIieswi the permmission
OF ali parties, and ibat they also engage In
branches Of trade which those beiligeren,s
wish il possible to prohibit. When
France AID England, for example, are at
war, the custom Of privateering, or ia ge-
neral OF permitting the vessels oflhe state
TO capture merchantmen, renders ii dan
gerous for the English aud French ira
ders to sail as often as during peace; and
much OF the business which they used
TO carry on must be transferred 20 the
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-04
Advertisement.

TN AN AWAY from the employment OF
- the subscriber, che 24th Of last October,
a Negro Man, named SAN-he appears TO
be about SO years of age, abs.t 5 feet 8inches
high, a dark rauiatto, has a scsrunder one Of
h~iseyes, believed I'd. &c. the left, speaks quick
and has g kind Of stanlG}el In s~peaking-bad a
long Lack cout, blue trousers, hight Jacket,
and q sheeting snirt, with sundry otheseioaths.
Ise belongs to soEae state below and was IN
der the direction Of Mr.. Themes Irwin, from
whom ] hired hirn for a YER. lie has a wife
at Ar. Dagid JaIaicson's, III Caroline county,
it IS suspected BE NAY be lurking II that
neIa..borhood. WhocTer viii sppsebend him
shah have : reward OFTEN D0lLARS~upon
delivering i;mto ne u Alexandria.
Robert Snaith.
AoYcra5cf 20. S&W2Ws
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-04

Subscriber has remover MS STORE u
King street, opposite the Washington Ia
vern.
.Wiere he has for Sale,
sBuflaps, oznaburgs and tick-7
eaohfes' ~, Dythe piece
White and brown r~latlllas, .aasona.
Round * white yarn dowlass, e yb;.s
Bocadilia. and quasruple 81 are ent,-
losias, fled TO IL.
L1er1naH shifting and sheetlng
linens,
Superine and second cloths,
Csssisneres and Manchestry,
Fine and coarse coating. AID aaRnels,
Plains, kerseys, and Kendall cotssxs
Rose ana striped blankets
Worsted ard milpd hsse,
Cotton and silk ditto
Plain and furniture dr,itiss
Chintzes and c~aiicoes,
a giA s cotton canbrics and undressed ffrfs
has,
Cambria muslins and cambria dir,iies,
A variety of plain and fancy musliss
Flanders lsces and edyings
An elegant assortment Of ribbands
Satins, lutestmngs, pelongs and sarsnets
Silk, picnic aad lace gloves, nlitts & siesves
Silk velvets and silk shawls
Split straw zna Leghorn bonnes
and ! Irish linens
Sisirtias and apron checks
White and coiorcd threads
D.rants, wiiidbosfs and bombazetss
Russia sheetlngs and ravens ducks
Gurrahs, BATHS, cQpas and mamoodics
Ciliy's and corarnon check herdh erchies
Fresh imperial tea in small chests
Scotch and rspPee snuff in kegs and boxes
n. T, Fl, ana e-sie B~randyaine gnnpow-,
der, ii legs
Aese variety Of other articles all OF WHICH
viii re sold cg ire most Eaodcrsts terms, he
her wholesale Or retail.
a. C. CAZENOVE.f
October Il. stuSth