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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-21

provisions Of every class, extremely scarce
flour ~ dollars, and only four DAYS pro
vision remaining with the bakers, and net
a barrel for sale. Fish 8 dollars, rice 10
Beef and pork, none. Lumber of every de-
scription scarce and dear.
November Is.
The fist-sailing ship ship Richard, Cap
tain Rogers, arrived at this port Yesterday
| from Nantz.-She left there the 1st Octo.
Der.
One of the passengers in the Richard, is
the bearer of a prize-medal awarded to the
President Of the United States, by the A.
gricultural Society of the Seine
A letter by this arrival mentions, that
Bonapartc had set out for the army-AfWe
do not find this announced in our papers.
On the 14th of September the camp OF
Teudon broke up, and all the troops in the
vicinity OF Paris, including the Imperial
Gurds, commenced their march for the
Frontiers of Prussia.
The Emperor was to leave Paris on or
about the 95th to put himself at the head of
his armies.
1t was the prevailing opinion at Paris,
on tbs 18th Septem5er, and at Nantz on
on the 1st OF October, that there would be
no peace with England; and that the whole
OF Europe would Immediately be again =
VOWED in war;
1t was whispered, in confidential circles
at Paris, that Bonaparte had determined
to compliment the Queen of Etruria, wit,
the Kingdom of Portugal.
On the 18th Of September Jerome Bona
Parte, with much ponp AMI parade, and
amidst the shouts of a Partisan mob, was
created a Prince of the Empire.
The King of Sweden, as appears from
an article dated Altoona, September 2, after
raising for few days the blockade of the
Prussian ports, ordered them to be blocha-
ded anew.
Letters from Madrid, Of the Sth of Au-
gust, says the Paris Argus CT the 18th Sept
mention that the king had given orders for
an army of 10000 men to hold themselves
III readiness to march. 1t is thought this
order was in consequence of the entrance
of the English into the Tagus.
An article, dated Berlin, Aug. 80, says.
1t is rumored that ali our differences with
England are on the point of being termina-
ted.
Intelligence from ST. Petersburgh announ-
ces the expected speedy departure of seve-
raj armed vessels and frigates for Corfu
The English, tits said, have debarked, be-
tween Terricina and G aeta, about 500 men,
! all OF whom were entirely destroyed.
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The Subscriber.

THINKS proper to give notice, he has rex
sumed the practice of the law, and purpo-
ses regular attendance in the Court OF Ap-
peals, the Federal Court, and the High
Court of Chancery, holden in the city of
hichmond, Ito which place he is now pre-
pairing to remove his residence.) Due atten-
tion VIII be paid to such business as may
be committed to his care.
WILLIAM COWAN.
Lunenburg, Nov. IA. If
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NOTICE.
7BE PARTyERsHfP or

9BE PARTvERsH1P or
MHcmu1do 81 FsFer,
WILL. terminate with the 91st dav NJ
fNsI)cscSbcr next. The aF,irs of ,bc
comp So, after that period, will remain n
theiianas Of Charles = .Macmlrfo for cot.
t.ement: -.
~CHAprEsI.NACMttpDO
CE@NC;E FTStTcR.
Richmond, Nov. II, 1896. t1Jans.
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Humanity Hall Grammar
School,


WILL be continued by the Subscriber,
Wv for the ensuing term, for the instruc-
ton of youth, in the Greek, Latin and En-
S!ish languages Geography, the elements
o. Geometry, with practical Surveving.-
.9LSO, Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar,
Decimal and Analytical. The price OF
board, tuition, washing and fuel, will be
twenty-eight pounds for the term, paid
quarterly IN advance, TO commence on the
18TH or lanuars next, and expire the 10th
OF December. Particular attention will be
PAID to the morals, department and clean
iiness OF the youth; andbeddins WILDE fur
nished such as choose at FORTY shillinps ex-
ira. The subscriber having lately erected
a convenient House, il viii be in his power
to furnish twelve or fifteen boys with good
accommodations.
THOMAS NELSON.
Forks of Hanover, Nov. IS. 1906. 4tIi
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One Negro Man

Named Charles, the PROPERTY of said Lew
is, to satisfy the said debt The sale Will
begin at IL. O'Clock in me forenoon-due at.
tendance will be given by ...
JOHN. Err WE.E
:. One ofthe trustees.
NOV. Sthf 1SQt. ,3Mll
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FOR SALE.

p Y virtue Of decree of the county court
= OF Albemarle, made in-the case OF Mi,
caiah Chiles' executors against Menan
Mills, WILL BE SOLD for CASH, ON
the premises, on Friday the 10Th day of De-
ccmbcr, 1906.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-21

The Grand LoaPe Of V1y-
gina 7v'H meet at the Agasons' Hall, in This
Guy, on the eUening gfthe second IHondav
IN tie merit month.
w. H. FI7'ZWHYLSO.Ma; G. s.
Richmond, .N5v. II, 1906. fsD
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The Subscriber,

u RESPECTFULLY informs lila frfenlA
4 y AMI the public, that he has Just receiv-
ed good assortment of SADDLERY -
HARNESS ARTICLES, in his Inc of bu.
siness--likewise Good Skirting, Hog skins,
Bag and Upper Leather, Coach Glass 20
by 81, % by 90 and 90 BY 10. 1850
JOHN MsENERY.
Richmond, Nov. IL, 1905 80
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ny virtue Of 4 de:;l II trust executed ~
~ Edward Lewis, of Buckingham caurt;.
To George }. hare, CT sal, county, and john
Erwin, OF Pendieton COUNTY, TO secure tbs
payment Of four hundred dollars, due from
said lewis to Thomas pcebels, OF fayette
county, and state OF Kentucky, will be
SOiD, onstheytcnth day. of January next,
IN the nof Duiguidsvillc, buckingham
county, -.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-21

THE Subscriber, residing in the city of
Williamsburg, is DESTROYS OF taking a few
young Ladies and Gentlemen as
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-11-21
Fiddav. October II, 1906.
DISPLAY OF PATRIOTISM.

At the muster Of the 1st ID and 4th re-
giment militia this morning, every officer,
non commissioned officer and private pre-
sent, voluntarily offered their services for
the defence fthc territory, and more par
tculariy for the security Of the city-This
tender Of service was Immediately accepted
by the Governor, and the detachment or.
dered to be mustered for inspection aud
exercise once a week. Fhe Militia were
addressed by Coils. Bellechasse, Macarty
and Darcier, and also by the Governor,
when he accepted the tender OF their ser.
vices.
Officers, non commissioned officers and pri-
Yates of the LIST ID and 4th regiments of
militia.
You have anticipated my wishes, and fu,
filled my expectations.
have to announce my acceptance of the
tender ofyour military services, and to;add,
that your patriotic Conduct will be Justly APP
preciated by your country.
WM. G. &. CLAIBORNE.
.NeSo- Orleans, Oct II, 1906.
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PHILADELPHIA. Nov,

The brig Eliza, capt. Wilson, sailed from
New-Orleans the 2lst, October at that
time news had reached the City, that an
| arrangement had taken place between the
Spaniards on the Frontier and Gen. Will
kinson, in consequence of which the militia
OF the territory Of Orleans and Mississippi,
who had volunteered their services, to the
! number Of 500 men, and had marched to
join general Wilkinson, were OH their re-
turn to their respective Districts. No off,
cial intelligence had been received on
this subject, from the general, but concur
ring advices from different quarters res
pccting the return of the militia, rendered
1t almost certain that arrangements had
taken place and it is said to be agreed
that neither the United States nor Spain,
shall occupy the contested country, between
| the Old boundary and the river Sabine, until
tnal arrangements are made between the
two governments respecting limits.
General Wilkinson Notwithstanding his
small force and very uuprovidcd state of
his little Band, had advanced beyond the
Grand Bayou, and had taken a position
with 500 men at the junction of the Roads
to adde's and Bayou Pierre, at which, latter
place Col. Herrera with about 1900 to 1900
men, chiefly cavalry, were stationed.
Col. Cortero, Governor OF ST. Antonio.
with reinforcement, the humber OF which
Was unknown, lay encamDed about 2S miles
IN the rear of Herrera's force and aitbo'
the superior officer had not ioincd nor Ia
Ken the command when the last accounts
reached Orleans, detachment of artillery
from the little garrison of Orleans, had mar
ched on the 18TH October, on the western
bank of the Mississippi, TO Join the General
at Natchitoches, and were TO be followed
on the ,22d or Esd by another detachment
which would proceed in two gun boats by
way OF the Mississippi and Red River to the
same place this reinforcement would add
100 more brave fellows to his forces.
Governor Grand Pre-, of Baton Roure,
alarmed at the report of the approaching
departure of the gun-5oats, had given out
that he would oppose their passage up the
river, but II was believed he would not at
tempt hostilities, although he had assembled
the militia or his District, and had taken
every possible measure to assemble a force
more than adequate to the object.
The militia of the City of Ncw Orleans
were called together on the 18th October,
and unanimously offered their services to de-
lend the territory, and particularly the city
they were accepted by the,Governor, and
the following handbill was published on the
occasion, which will amply relute the ca
lumnies of those who have endeayorcd to
persuade the government that the people
OF Louisiana were net attached to its
cause:--- .,.
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" O7ICE.
Nov. 10, 1906.

RY virtue Of a deed of trust, parcel of
- choice NEGROES consisting of ten
Men, that have been accustomed to live in
the upper country, and as likely as any in
the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale
to the highest bidder, to satisfy debt due
Carter Page, esq. by the Messieurs Deane's,
at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the
Goth OF January next, (bcing court dag j
credit of twelve months will be allowed, the
purchasers giving bond and approved secu-
r:ty. II is agreed by the parties that the
subscriber shall act for the trustee.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr.
Nov. II, 1906. wtds
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THOMAS NELSON.
Forks OF Hanover, Nov Is. 1906. Ali
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To the Public.

Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1906.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-12-11
SELLING OFF CHEAP.

NJ q B. Myess, intending to deiae tie retail bsiueS
@r 70, ahe, at reduced f,iees, tie 4oboie ar any sI,i
efibeir P,sjs"iEoek Of
DR1~ GOODS,
CoZGfi1s .fG VG,tty Of g/al and asioas5s Grtis!.5-
WIT:
RlS1 LINENS, Flanders Sheetings, OznaLurgs,
! Heflians, Long lawns, Linen and Cotton Cam
bricks, SuPerhn= and fecond Broad Cloth and Ker-
ieymeres Blankets, Coatings and FIanne., Bennets'
and Fancy cords and Velvsts, Swanfdown and Mole
Gns, Rich fgurd Satins, Silver Mullins Sarcenets
Italian Lutefrinss, Cotton and Silk Chambrays of
very handionie patterns. a few excellent fix Pees,
Gloves and Hoery, elegant Pluines, wreaths and fam
ey Head Ornaments, variety of handlome Ribbons
Table Cloths ard Napkins in lets. 81, IA & 1914
Diapers. a few fets of China in boxes of 40 pieces,
Sets of Cut Glals Decanters, Wine and Tutnblers.
gafs Bowls, fpecie bottles, Hall Lamps, &c. &C.
Thofe who buy with cafh, will be allowed very
liberal Dcount, which will be encreafed according to
the augmentation of the Of their purchaie at
any tiue On any fums of coniequence, Gre
dir if required will be given ofthree to fix months
The purchafer giving approved negotiable paper
For iale, ALTO, ulual, complete afiortment of
Dutch Boiling Cloths. Dec. H. epf.
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WILL RE SOLD

Agye'Hbly 10 he 7OW Of Lyne SJaeteifcrd, dse'd al
Cnr!J, in Htayiso County, On Tac2y tie Gil of ia
mary "erf, all bfPHsjoaai5 aafs ycJaiddeedaf eoa-
fling If
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture, Plsnta,;.
L i on UteniiIs, about $50 barrels of Corn, 200
buihes of Wheat, and forage Of all descriptions A.
boat four thouland weight of fine Pork, Stock of all
kinds, among which isa fine brood Mare and feveral
likely well broke Mules
And on the Thurlday following at VArina, about
500 barrels Of Corn, GOO bulhes Of Wheat, forage
&c as above added to which fome excellent Sheep
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purcha-
iers on all ums above dollars bond and appro.
we'd fecurity will be required with intere0 from the
date, which lhalI be RENTED upon puneua payment
nm. CHA11BERLA1NE,E se,.
Dec' ii. law3w.
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TE>TIE Eegihaters of a Gate beng eonldersd a.,
Guardians Of the rights OF the people il Is pre-.
tunaed they will check every thing thai tends to Rub
lie injury Let it then be a'ked whee. there is any of
nee OF truit OF more Importance than that of Clerk
and Is there any thing more complained Of than t,,
Preient mode OF cleting Cierss. Il sno only the pa
cling in Office, men who capable of doing on>
act OF their duty but under the Preiens law there is
too great an opesing, and too great temptation, for
intrigue bribery and perjury, & it is much to be la
nented that all mems frn,ne is ruch as no, to BE-
influenced by thoie means-Would mott hefe growing
evils be in grea, meaiure checked By compelling ali
candidates Tor Clerks office to obtain icence Under
the iignature of one ditrict and leaf two county
court Clerks-Certfyng that they had examined the
candidate and found him competent to the dfeharge
OF the various and important, duties Of county or corr
poration Court Clerk-Iet it ALTO be ail.ed whether
iuch an act would be public benefit, ihould an Of
ice even De again obtained by b,i5ry would the re-
cords be faie in the hands of capable of
fuch an act Let thee hint, be condered by all Ieg-
lators and if the tru repoed in Clerk be of i,npor-
lance, the evils complained Of will certainly attract
their notice. A CITIZEN
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an export duty upon the tonnage OF our ner-
chants, it will be unnecefary to refort To pro-
hibitions upon their commerce. 1t is eafy for
us TO countervail their export duty upon our
own vefels, by 6milar export duty upon
their tonnage.
II isto be prefumed, that our mnifers in
London have been infrutted to obtain repeal
of this export duty and perhaps to introduce
some proviiion in the treaty, which may forbid
the Briti!h government to impofe tonnage
duty on American vefels" failing out OF the
" Britiih ports in Europe" The Brtifh treaty
OF "a, however, contained no fuch provifion.
The 9Th Art. provided,
That no other or higher duties ihouId be
paid to the fhips or merchandise of the
one party in the ports of the other, than
fnch as are paid by the like vefes or mer-
chandiZe of all other nations"
That no higher duty fhall be impofed on the
imported or exported goods of each party,
than of any other nation
And as TO the duty on tonnage, I" the
Briiiih government referves TO itfelf the
right ofimpo6ng on American vefles en-
ieriag into the Briti0, ports in Europe" the
fame switch a,ail be payable by B. vef-
fes in the Ports OF America"
Astothe tonnage.duty on venesgoing ont ofthe
ports Of each party, the treaty is completely
hlent unlefs il be iuppofcd 70 be embraced
in the ports of the other.'
What follows
If our miDifers faall form treaty by which
the hands of @. B. liall be tied up from this
export, convoy, or sear dirty, il will be unne-
cefiary for us TO countervai it by higher duties,
than AT preient.
Should the Briti5h Cabinet reject this prohi-
bition, our minifters ought then to provide
Not that there flloud he no higher tonnage
duty on the vetiels of each party when
IenUiug port, than &c on the vefTes of all
other nations" as it is in the firtt part of
the 5th Art.
BIT that our "government referves to itfelf
the right of impohug tonnage-duty on
Britifh veiiels. equal to that which llall be
payable by (Amercan) veffels" leaving
Britifh ports.
This difinttion is an important one. IF
this lat proviiion be adopted we might thus
counterval the Britifh Export duty, without
the neccility of burthenins the tonnage of other
nations.
Is the Britiifi cabinet, however, refufc this
arrangements, our interef will tben be to i'm
potc additional duties on thofe articles of Iuxu-
ry, which are principally foley imported
from Great-Britain. III this zuay alone, ihall we
be enabled to countervail her export zvar-Iuty,
without burthening our commerce with foreign
nations.
I'VE hall difmifs the third reafon, with this
Gnge remar: that if duty OF Is per cent is
mot fufiicient encouragement for domeltic
manufactures, the forcing of our natural induf-
try would obviouily be too great, and high
Ter 31tieS ought not to be impofed.
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. Berkely Election.
1t.
Dec. II.

TO be o4 TO he bigb5q bidder tie fyexjfs on 7xeC
HSiy tie lob Of February next, qg,eea5ly tie 7vD
Of yne S6aetelfs,d, dts'd.
NHREE hundred and feventy acres Of LAND,
4 lying in the upper part of Mathews County,
Pieaiantly iuated on the Penkatant River command
ing an extenve view OF the Chealareak, and afford
ing the fineff Fin and Oyfers in abundance. This.
Land is of good quality, lies level, is well watered
and the form slnoh regular fquare, two Gdes OF
which are bounded by the river and navigabe
CreeA, 10 that half of rhe Land may be faid to
be enclofed by water. The improvements are COM
modious Dweliing-Hou two ftory high, Kitchen,
Smoke-Houfe, Overfeers Houie, Barn, &c. very
bandlome young Apple Orchard OF about four hun
dred trees of well feeSfed fruit.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purcha
fer on giving bond with approved fecurty to carry
intereft from the date which lhall be RENTED on
punetual payment.
VIM. CHAMBERLAYNE Exe'r.
N. B. Amy perfon wiihing to view the above, will
apply to Mr.. Spark, refding on the Land.
OeC. H. law7w.
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CThe following Verfes difplay implicitly and pa
thos, that mut captivae the heart of every reader
They are communicated to us by one of the Poets
Of Petty1a,g, who competed the beautiful Verfes
adapted to the tune of Robin Affair."" that wer
lately publihed in the Enquirer.
We are proud that theis gentlemen purifying the
plan, OF which we have already fpoken, are
now preparing to iilue from the prefs, cole aion
OF the old lriih Airs, fet to affecting words
oil their own competition. a work of this kind
will reflect new luitre upon the literary charac-
ter OF Virginia and it will contribute to redeem
the reputation of a gallant and ingenious nation
by reaorHg to them many affecting Airs, of which
their preiumptuous oPprei1ors have hitherto rob-
bed them.)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-12-11
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
CATHERINE OGHEE,

Where weeps the willow DER the lream,
Thy iilvery fream, Oh Lucan;
And hghs as autumn's evening breeze,
Blows cold upon thy bofom;
Beneath thy verdant bank inlaid,
With wild flowers fweeteit nofegay;
The iweetef flower of all the vale,
There leeps my Catherine Oghee.
How oft, alas At evening flar,
We mark'd thy clear face dimple;
How oft beneath the moons bright beam,
We mark'd thy waters wimple;
And whilit her bofom's dazzling fnow,
My glowing cheek did pillow;
All what could match my Joys beneath,
Tine boar leaf weeping willow.
drank the mu!ic of her tongue,
InhaTd her balmy kifes;
! hung around her ivory neck,
DilIolv'd in chaleft blifTes;
But woe is me that beam of love,
The valleys fweeteR nofegay;
Now ileeps beneath thy primroie bank,
My angel Catherine Oghee.
Accurs'd the fiend, whole ruffian hand,
Did tear that beauteous bloiiom;
Remorfe with Scorpion ftings eo,rs1t,
And eantsr in his bofom.
For me remains the mournful 10Y,
With wild flowers fweeteit nolegay;
When twilight comes, to deck the grave,
When fleeps my Catherine Oghee.
And wehre vonns f"rins The fp-cr:;s s .-..=
Shall itar with amber thowers;
III feek the ipot at early dawn,
And plant the fweeteit flowers
And when they hang their Penlive heads,
Beneath the fultry fun's ray;
My tears fhall make them bloom again,
Their fweets round Catherine Oghee.
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Cd. Have large number of boat. been built at
different places the Ohio, well calculated for the
transportation Of men and proviGons!
Sd. Did boat lately defend the Mifi(Iippi with
Swarwout and S. Smith Of New York Did it touch
at Fort Adams! Did Swartwout go thence direttl,
to General Wilkinion then the head of the Ameri
can army and did Smith at the fame time go to
New Orleans
9TH. Was propofiton made To General Wilkin-
Ion to join, with his army, Col Burr, and was the
FUN of 100000 dollars in hand offered to him And
Isl, true that this proposition rejected with ndig
nation, by General Wiikinfon
Bali. american.