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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
FROM a LoEDoN PAPER.

The important and interesting science
III physical geography seems 70 toe every
where making rapid advances to the M
most perfection of which it is capable. In
England, tie most eXtcns We work everrub-
lshed upon this subjcc; may shortly be cx-
pccted from the press Ii consists of A plate
engraved by Merigot, Of Paris, from draw
ing by MIR. Rddel', in which all the prin-
cipal mountains of our globe are represen-
tea IN their proportions of actual height a.
bove the level OF the sea, with every possi-
BILE attention to accuracy of form with the
varying boundary of perpetual congelation
which determines the height to which We.
getation reaches, in every degree of Lati-
tudc. In the intervals between the noun
tains are introduced the heights of all the
different cities, inhabited places, and sour
ces of rivers, which Indicate the general
level OF each continent, and enable the OBJ
servers TO ascertain the elevation oh the
principal mountains above their own bases,
as above the level Of the sea. The plate (,
contains, upon the whole, upwards of 75o
objects, so grouped rs to form a very into
resting picture. 1t is explained by scale
graduated in feet, VIII CHI slides along the
surface OF the plate, and contains the name
OF every mountain opposite to its respec-
tive height. Thil is more than twice the
slze OF any plate ever engraved on one piece
OF copper, or printed On one sheet of paper,
being four feet eight inches by three feet,
exclusive of margins, and has conseauent-
'yrequIred both the press and paper 10 be
made on purpose, at very great expense
1t VIII be accompanied by a geogra phicaI
and physical account of mountains, their
minciai composition, sc. &c. in three quar-
to volumes, by Mr.. Wilson.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, dat
ed in the beginning of August.
"1he present emperor of Austria is in
future to be king of Bohemia, and the
archduke Charles is to be king ofAustria,
the archduke Constantine, Brother to A.
leXander, comprehending Moldavia, Wal.
lachla, and part of Poland-the pr esene
king OF Prussia to have part of his domini-
ons restore to him Murat, duke of Berg,
to be king of Poland; Jerome Bonaparts
to be king of Westphalia, and to marry the
daughter and only child of the king Of sax
ony ; Jean Beauharnois, son of the present
empress Josephine, to be king of Holland,
(Louis Napoleon retiring) Joseph Bona
parte present king of Naples to be king of
Italy; and Ferdinand the former king of
Naples to be restored, the present confe-
deratlon OF the Rhine to remain, and a con-
federation of the North to be formed under
the patronage of Alexander, whose sister
the emperor Napoleon is to marry after
repudlating his present wife,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

by capt Conklin in 10 days from Hay
ii, we learn that the war between Potion
and Christophe continued with varied sue.
cess, but it was expected that Chiistophe
would finally prevail
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12
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SHEC oS IoNfs
NOTICE is hereby given, That in con-
formity with the provisions of the act
supplementary to the act, intituled sc An
act making provision for the redemption
OF the whole of the public debt of the u
nited States," books will be opened 1T the
office OF the commissioner of loans for the
state OF Virginia on the first day OF July
next, to continue open until the seventeenth
day OF March, 1898, inclusively, the four
teen last days of each quarter excepted,
tor the purpose OF receiving subscriptions
for such parts of the old six per cent. de-
terred six per cent. and three per cent.
stocks, as may, on the day of subscription,
stand on the books of the said commissi-
oner OF loans
Those proprietors of the old six percent
and deferred stocks, who may subscribe,
will receive in lieu thereof new six per
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mount OF the stock surrendered, redeema-
bic at the pleasure of the United States,
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bursement shall be made except for the
whole amount of any such new certificate
OF stock, nor till after SIX months previous
notice: and the proprietors of the three
per centsstock who may subscribe, will re-
ceive in lieu thereof, six per cent. stock,
equatto Sixty.fve per cent of the amount
OF three per cent. surrendered, redeema-
BILE III the same manner AS the new six per
cent, aforementioned, but not reimbursabie
however, without the assent of the hold
ers, until after the whole of the new six
per cent. (given IN exchange for old six
or deferred as abovemcntioned) as well as
the whole ofthe eight per cent. stock of the
United States, shall have been reimburs-
ed. 1t is also provided that in every reim-,
bursemcnt which may take place, a pre-
terence will be given TO those creditors who
may notify their wish to be reimbursed
and that II the applications 20 that effecr
shall at any time either exceed or fall
short of the sum then applicable to that
purpose, the priority of payment shall, so
far as may be necessary, be determined by
lot
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/ modification, may, at their option, receive
| the interest accruing on the new stock, Ell
! Their in the United States as heretofore, or
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| last case the interest will be paid there by
! the bankers of the United States, six
months subsequent to the day OH which the
same would be payable in the United
States and subject to no variation nor TO
any other deduction than a comm .Ssion to
the bankers, OF one half per cent. on the
interest thus paid. JOHN PAGE,
1 MOTIF y
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PROPOSALS,
ron
PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTIONS
REPORT OF THE a
I K I Il L
Col. Iarol 8urr,
FOR
HIGH TREASON,
IN me Circuit Court Of The United Sta.es.
hela az she CRY Of Richmond, in Yirgi.
ma, III the Snmmer of TIE year 1907.
HIGH TREASON.
TAKEN IN sHoRr HAvp,
By DAVID ROBERTSON,
OF pRrERsRuaG.


THIS publication will contain 4 coyysa and
fu'l statement of The documents IN the cause
the arguments OF counsel. and the opiniou a.
the Judges on the different points discussed i'm
c"alnS the preliminary and intereS,ing ptc
ceediags winch occurred before the G,and In
" were sworn, and while they were in de,ibe.
ration.
1t will consist of two volumes bound in
ooaro'' ct which the precise nur1ber of page
0anh' u yet be ascertained. tn trial is not f
nished; but the price will NJ, exceed Sfty cen,s
for every bundled pages: it viii. be less 4, i can
possibly b. atfrdet 1, viii re put to the press
As soon as possible. The first volume will b.
reedy 10 be delivered in two, and tie second in
'our months from the termination OF the trial,
aud sooner II It can be accomplished IL is es
entail TO correG execution of the work tia, i,
'h"uld not be TOO hastily published This price
nust I've pad on the delivery Of the Grst volume
me arguments OF the coanse will DC de,ails,.
re'tGfini as utierei--as also the opinions OF the
Iudgcs-excePt where IN were read in cour, :
81 which cases, they viii be published "a read
and Furnished by then. selves
10 all persons capable of reading and under.
sanding, this trial, the most important that ha
ever } CT taken place in America, will be amos
ing ana interesting: an 10 the lawyer, Dolitici.
an' ana man OF gene al information, * oil bS
particularly gratifying and useful as conpre.
| herdinS v9lusb.e - aiise on legal subj .as
cc&cialy High Treason
MIR hT7 RrsoN. with some iaconvenienc,
TO himself Undertook this plolica ion at ~,
earnest requ@Ft of many respectable gentlemen
and IN COM .iiance wiki what he conserved oh,
very general desire --Thc ap. ,Iications to lin
were induced by wish, to hive faithful an,
correct statement of,he proceedings. HE know
skill and experience in This art, his stFld i'm
pNn'aity IN forme' publications. aud his Iega
and literary knowledge. warrant enc belief, tina
'ae u'Inos; c9ntidence may be put in the hdeli!
and accuracy OF his report.
o the foregoing VIII be added, the subse
1nent proceedings against Col. Barr. His t,i;,
Tor mi.demeanor-forp preparing an expedition
! against M2xico-and The motion 70 commit him
N order TO send hin to Kea ucky TO b. tried 70
reason said 10 be committed at tue mouth 0
| Cumberland river
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12
JOHN ALCOCk

INFORMS we has JUST receivedin addition TO his
former sock, general assortment of Hard
ware and Cutlery, amongst WHICH a.e the f;l-
loving articl.s- Cross CuS and Mil saws, Lon.
don Spring, Casteei and German Hand and Pan.
nell laws Dovetale sash, Compass ami TenS
nHn Saws, Dow Saws with and without lanes,
Brass and Iron Gnaruber-door LocSg Brass and
Iron DC.L. Bookcase. Drawer and Q aesl Locks.
rprI"g i.a'ches, JaPan'd and Polished len
Iiu1b batches, Brsqs Bu;,s. Cast Ton do IL
rtmGeS, Cas'eel and Common Pane lions. Brass
Mounted Squares and Bevels, Bass Mounting
l"r Cabinet furn ure. Curtain KnDba an. Rings
Brass Escu;cheon Pins, Bsass Nails B-ass hi
vidcTs, Candle and ke,ches, Bell C.guks,
brass and IfOn Candiestic!ss. Dsiimeta' Ke,tcs
and Spice Mortare, Brass Cocks and Horse
riesms, ass highlands with Instruments
HnoEs and Eyes, gun Screws, SFec'aoies and
Spectacle Cases. Spring Lancets. Knives and
Forks, Ivory Handle Tables and Deserts Gas.
:eTs, Table Bells, T"ble and Tea ,po MS Screw
Drivers, Bed Screws, Carpenters Hammers and
PnenerS, Shoe Pinchers and Knives, Smuggling
HfeHet., Brick and Piaistering Trowels, paw
.ng Knives, Coorer's Axes. la,gc assortment of
Files aud Rasps, Gimbets assorted. Zones and
Oh Stones, RaEors and Razor Cases, Wa ct
Seals, Keys and Chains See Enitfinr pms.
Sarewplstes ierent sizes. Brace End Br,s,
CJTnb5. Ivory, horn, and Iron, with AVID wi hcut
Eyes, Do Paed all over. Plated Birdie 3iiss
4ssoried. Plated Moulding, Silver Mounted
Whips, Piated Curbs. few elegant Fowling
Pieces, PoWds. Horns, Powder TASKS Japan'd
Copper and HON Shot Belts, Cul and Wrought
Mans. Wrought Brads Of all sizes, 2 dy 8 dy
and dy Nails, Saddler's Tack, of all sizes
Also large quantity Of well assorted Bar Iron
a'ecl OF different qualities, Wire Meal, Wheat
and Lime Stoves. Any Of the above - ticles will
bg sold At the most reduced prizes.
N. b. still con niue ny Cabinet Manufacto
~ in he same House adjoining the Fire Insur
arce Ohiee, where ] have on haad large guam
Try OF elegant aud well made Furniture Any
person Wishing TO purchase, will thank them
to call ard iialtcr myself they will have 10 rea
son TO lind fault OF the prices nor quality, for
warrant ny work to be Of gosd materials and
welt executed, and l nope from ny knowledge
and a'sduity to business, to gain pub &c patron
age. Also keeps on hand bvs, quaity Windsor
Chairs.
hll Of the above goods will he sold low.
Richmond August 16th 1907. Ct
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12

W. n.
Proprietors Of 1000 dol
lars nominal six per
cent. stock, subscribe
ed before the 1St Oc-
to5er, 1907, will be
entitled to receive, Gao 81 of new six.
of subscribed between
the 1st October, and
31st Dec. 1907, GA 81
II subscribed between
the LIST January and
18th March, 1903, 619 G3
Propretors of 1000 dol
lars nominal defer
red, subscribed be-
fore the LIST October,
1907, will be entitled
to receive, SIS 70
If subscribed between
the 1st October, and
31st Dec. 1907, 953 GO
If subscribed between
the LIST January, and
18th March, 1903, 891 10
Being the unredccmed amount Of the old
stock on the 1st July, and October, 1907,
and LIST January. 1903, respectively.
Proprietors of 1000 dollars three per cent.
stock will be entitled TO receive $50 dol
lars Of new six.
won J p. CoD,'r. Leans.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12
Advertisement.

WHEREAS Chapman White Of Albersrle
county, did commence suit against me namely
William WINS OF said county, for certsin da.
images by HIM Complained fog in our said oisrid
cont. and by the rules Of said court, did o5,am
= iu6gmen' about Ire twenty second day al a
pril last. for nc en7tHous sum Of ihree hurdred
collars, which said judgment aud COS II ,rcon
aseruiog--I do hereby fovewau all ptrcons
whsisocver from trading for the same, or taking
any assignment for The said judgment or c1sts,
as am determined not 20 pay ,e said judgment
either TO said White. or his indorser.
William Wins.
Absnare, Cd Sept, l8Dz. Nv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12

TEE defendant Sophia Carer, NOT having en- .
tered her appearance, and given security
according to a rule of this court, and it appear.
Ing to the satisfaction of the court, thar She IS
not an lnhahi'snt of this district on the mott
on OF the Plaintiff 10y their counsel II is oyGer
Ell, That the said defen;lan, do sppear here on
the first day Of the next term. and answer the
plaintiffs bill. and thar copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some one of the newspa-
Pers, published in the city of Richmond for two
months successfully. and posed a. the from,
door Of tho capitol in shc said city.
a Copy, Teste,
VIA. Marshall, elk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12
nit ed States Court, fifth Circuit, and
Virginia District, May term, 1907.

Rohert Berkeley and Julia his wife, late0
Julia Carter, daughter and devisee OF
Rober, Carter, deceased, Pts =
against, :
GeoiSc Garter, acting executor End devil
see OF the same Robert Carter, Priscilla | =
Mitchell and Robert Mi,chtl her hus-
band, BetseY Lanion Bal and spencer :
Ball her husband. Hsrsiet Lucy Mauu,,
Sarah Faitfsx Chinn. John Tasler Car - .
ter, Sophia Carer, Harriet Peck. John
Peck Emanuel Peck, Tasker Garter {
Ou'nton, an infant, Eagh Ouinton. :
guardian of ,raske, Car scr Q,iu,on, Fran
els Jones, Thomas Jones, sarah Jones,
Elizabeth Jones ard Jane Jones, infants .
~ Walter Jonss their guardian, :
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-12

THE prevailing disposition to encourages
the progress of Literature, 1.-The peculiar
favor which ST. MARY's COLLEGE has
enJoyed,...and the many splendid chances
offered to Adventures by the above
Scheme, induce the Managers to antici-
pate rapid sale of the Tickets. The
Drawing will commence as soon as a suffi-
cient number is sold to authorize IT. The
Managers have given bond to the State in
the penalty of si1fy thousand Dollars for
the faithful payment of the prizes, which
will be paid, subject to deduction of RI,
teen fer cent. thirty days after the Draw
ing is fnished.-Prizes not demanded
within twelve-month from the compile
tion of the Drawing, will be considered as
donation to the College.
TICKETS to be had of the Managers, or
OF such persons as may be authorized by
them,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20
COMMUNICATION.
BRITISH BARBARITT!

What isthe difference 10 an American citizen
between nsvery in Barbary and 1avery on board
a Briti!h ihip of war? Much difference inJeed ;
bot vaHly in favor of Barbary.-Hete indeed
the lave is deprived Of his countty, his free
dom, and his frieEds.-His rations are thort and
his abors couftant--but he is generally iubjeet
to- the diicipline of but one mafer-bas his re-
gular hours of RET and is generally fecure in
his matters protection Of his perfon.
But an American citizen in navery in Bri-
tiih war hip is fubjett to all the privatons of
an American citizen IN the chains of a Barbary
Pirate, aud to macy more feverities, aud thefe
more unnatural. lie ia equally deprived of his
county, his freedom, ana his friends--hs ra-
tons are not much better--is Gubjeet to as ma
ny matters as there are officers 10 the hip, from
the Captain to- the Midlhipman, any ore of
WHOM may order him to the gangway at dlfcre-
ton and fog him IS dog, without hearing
and without refifance. lie is fubied to be
brought to quarters and to laughter men againft
whom he has no caufe Of complaint nor refent.
ment or to be Slaughtered for the glory of a
FRANCE King to whom he owes neither alleY1-
ance nor affection. He is Gubje6 TO con(lant
privations OF rCn and comfort~-to be driven
Ike goaded beat at the ropes end of merc-
lets bOatiwdiO--un worn out with wounds
be becomes iubjsct 10 he cAf on any wild ihore
TO perrin or beg becaule he is an American citi.
zen Such IS the ContraH.--If, perchance, an
hundred Of our citizens fall into chains or the
healibtuI coat of Barbary, the fplrt and the
vengeance OF the nation are roufed.--We have
more than three thou'and fellow citlzeus in this
more direful Davery OF Britiih chains. What
emotion does IL excite None. WHY BE
cauie Great.Britain claims it AZ a right! go
does AlglerSI and with equal jultce But
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20
FOR SALE,

MAT yell known & valuable FARM ON
Chickahoniiny river, formerly the property of
Mr.. Thos Watkins decd. about | miles from, Rich
mond, containing $40 very comfortable part
is valuable fwamP Land, part of which is reclaimed
and now in meadow, from which have been crcdi-
bly, informed, that Mr.. Watkins in his life time cut
upwards of 100 ton in the year there is abot- 100
Of the fvamp Land now in timber and could
be reclaimed at very uncomfortable exprnce, tomato
produce at lear double the quantity of hay thac
has been formerly cut There is a comfortable ouan-
THY OF cedar on the high Land and believe full fuf-
heent 10 fine the greater part Of the plantation in
On this plantation, is tcierabe good dwelling houe
kitchen and very good barn with ieveral
for the negroes alto, excellent young apple Or
ohard ct about 500 bearing independent Of the
old orchard, Of 100 of the belt fruit and about
800 peach trees fpIrt3sd from the ben kind. y;rh
variety of pears, Cherries and ali of which are choice
fruit.
There is ALTO on this plantation, a very valuable
mil feat, on which there formerly good crit
mill, and from nfOrma,ion uied to receive ren, so -
co barrels OF toll corn per annum. Laf wear ersc-
ted new mill houii or i, with comfortable part
OF the running year, fuilhed, aud for about 100 dol
lars exPence the mill could be completed Few PLAN
tations in this country poels more natural advantag.
es, the whole oftne meadow can be vyatered from
the mill fream. This farm is worthy the OBJ
jet OF any perion who is fond of farming and can
be made as productive as any in the fate for the
number OF acres It Contains. am latisfied TO any
man, who would turn bis attention to making Of hay
the product of thar article alone would be from to,
500 pounds annually, independent of corn aud wheat
to any PerIon nensble to purehale this farm will
give credit OF years on payOg down Of the pur-
ehafe money, on iecuring the balance by deed Of
truit on the premiles.
DANIEL L. HYLTON.
Nov. 20. Iav4v
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20

Greas.Brittin can enforce this righ'i All
There's the rub--How fist pale, ,remhfny
reptile cowardice on the brow, citizens of the
United States-and nverrulcs thy deftiny p
What dare rot rciift claim which chains
your ions Go then and beRet- flaves and cult
vate your fair fields foe imperious foreigners.
You have abandoned your title to land of
freedom. Ikpow there are among you who rail
at your PRECEDENT for rejecting treaty which
comedies this claim as right to the Britifh def.
pot. Where is the American who will not.
with ia blood, fupport him 10 the meafure
The citizen who viii not il a coward or trail
'or-or both. Bar the right is TO he inforced
Remember thu 22d of Jnnc. Britifh Gqua.
dron IN the hofp'taity of your port has opened
her batteries on your women and chiidren.-
What was the itate of the Cbefapeake Bound
to lea indeed, huttoa Ration where no hoftility
exits. Whhinourowncap where there could
be mo fufric'on of Il foe.-A hofpital ON her
gun'deck, and ca her quartrrlfamilies of ladies
and their little onrs. A Britiih commander,
With The knowledge Of theft faets, dsfardly o.
pens his hroadfdes upon the Chefapeake -
What is the pre,ext' Right of Esarebi What
the conieqsence The murder Of your citizens,
and the degradation of your flag! And leep
we fill Have get advocates for Bri,fh in
foence Down with them-;hey are no. line
rieans Violated rights and blood wantony
HE'D cry for Vengeance. Let theie
proud matters of the deep once more learn that
we have feeling. Where is the villain who
would not rather die freeman than live a fave /!
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20

BY virtue Of Deed of Trua from David Rot, and
i Thomas Norveli to the Subscribers bearing ds,e
the 4th day Of December laG, and of record in ,ns
honorable the General Court of This Common
wealth; will be expofei to iale OH Friday the lsth
day otnert month (December), before the door RI
the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, a, pub
nc auction Tor ready money for the purpuies i'll
the faid truf deed mentioned,
1--WE TRAcrs OR PARCELS OF LAND in r..
county OF Fluvanna, adjoining each other, con.
tanning IN the whole three thoufand one hundred and
eighty acres, be the fame or leis it being th,.
lame Lands conveyed to the faid David Rois by Icbn
Cranberry and suianna his wife, I.t,leton w Taze-3
well and Ann S. his wife, and Michael W. Hancock:
ALSO, one osher TRACT in the counties Of Mortpo-
merry and Botetours, called FoR1 Ifwls con,an;,,,,
two thoufand hxhnndred acres, be the fame more or
leis. WIN c. WILLIAMS
JOHN PROSSER, 1'g'e'''
Richmond, Nov 90. enrd,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20
STOR AGE
~ , Viz lie
ON THE RAcINr Ihr u II,nrrnn

ON THE B.4SIN, IN RICHlloND
oIIE subier5er having erett ed large and comn,o-
dicus LUMBER HOUSES near the lower end
OF the Bailn and the margin thereof propof.s TO
take IN country produce forage, on the nrolt rea
fopabe terms His buildings 70 ii,uated as 10 adj
NIT OF flour being delivered from the boats to the LINN
ber-houie Without the expence Of dayage or ujuring
the barrels with mud
Pickett, Pollard and Johnfon will undertake to fell
any produce committed 60 my care, where the own
ers require it.
a regular iuPPly of Corn Meal and Hommny, will
De Kept for iale al the above Lumber houfes and con-
Rant attendance given by my agent.
GEO: PICKETT.
Richmond, Nov. 20. law4w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-11-20
A VIRGINIAN.
Ex,,sa Of az, fs. s,.n.se, Of c,rrrsd I, ~,

Exf,aa Of LITTER fran me0'5ry Of CozgreG 10 gos-
Htfvea IN tbb city, 6afef Wgj6irgtsa, Neg. H.
" enelofe you paper, containing the articles
OF eaPi'uIatien Of the town of Copenhagen You will
find IN it alto manifeito Of the Brtil government
on this oeeadoofhe attempt to junufy 10 aagi,iou,
and immoral an a9 is worthy Of the eorrup, govern
ment, from which it flows.
The la's newspaper accounts are unfavorab!e
from Engsnd-Much of what they contain we know
TO bs taie. Monroe could nor have Gated tina, he
was iniiru&ed to declare, that the Men Iueorf.i;a
IA would be enforced sgainll them lie was eertsn-
iy authorized TO make ard would have made, Yib,
osegfon y'qDrsd II, much Rrouger declaration
The Brni niniaer never could have anerted the
right 70 iearoh all vehels and even national vene
wosd he adhered to, beeaule ss to national veIIes
the right has never been claimed by that government
corruP. as it IS, but on the contrary, has been abo
lute'y diiavo"ed. No difpateIe, are received from
our mniRers IL the newspaper accounts srs true or
bear any resemblance to truth, all nopvs Of aceomo.
ea;ion may be confdersd as at an cad"