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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
To be Sold,

re the highest bidder, at the late Dwelling
House OF Jesse Hargrave, dec in Caroline
COUNT, ne<r the Fall Mills, on Monday, the % l.
day Of December next, il fair if not, the next
fair day, and to continue from day 10 day, until
all is disposed Of, the 70 lowing properly, 20 wiz
Ten or Tweiy- likely YOUNG NEGROES,
consisting Of Men, Women, Boys and Girls. the
Stock Of Horses, Caitle, Sheep and Farened
Hogs, with complete set of HOUSEHOLD
and KITCHEN FURNITURE belonging 10
the e. a,e Of said deceased on a credi, OF twelve
months. for all sums above ten doIlsJs. and fof
all sums under Ten dollars, cash wdl be required,
the pu Chasers giving bonds with approved Sc
curty, 20 cary interest from the dave n not
pune ually paid Those indebted to the estase
Of said ceased, are requested 10 make im.e
dia,c payment and those having CLAIMS, a.e re-
quested TO bling them forward properly authsn'
ucated. on ~ before the day OF sale, that Prov
| sion may be made 70 discharge the same.
William Harris, Admir-
WIb tbe UiH annexed
Nov. 9th, 1907. wtds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
WASHINGTON CITY, Dac. 2.

We have received the following as the
purport of Mr. Cauning's answer to Mr.
Monroe. AS iGis statement IS altogether
derived from public rumor, we shohld &C.
cline inserting it, but for the great impor-
tarce of the subject, and from the right
Of our readers to be informed even of ru-
mors sointeres.ing, especially when cred
Ited by intelligent men.
The Nste is said 10 state--That the Bril-
fish government has always claimed and
exerC ssd the right to take British seamen
wherever fOund--rhat according to the
modern usage Of ciyilised nations, national
vessels were not liable TO search-That
G.. Britain will conform to this usage
That for the affair of the Chesapeake re-
paration will be made, and minister sen;
10th ". States for that purp2se-No hint
is given asto the nature or extent of the
reparation-On the contrary it is express-
" stated, that the claim of the American
government 20 PREPARATION is lessened by
the refusal todeiiver up their men, and by
the Presidents proclamation, both Of whicl
are considered as acts Of hostility on oul
part-That the minister sent to the u.
would be expressly instructed not to blenC
with the affair Of che Chesapeake ethel
the impTessment of seamen, or any othel
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
TO BE SOLD.

nE Monday. the fourth day of January next,
- if fair, IL not the next fair day,) at the late
Dwelling House of(euben George. dec in Hen
riCo county, about seven miles below Richmond
on the stage road leading to Williamsburg to
he highest bidder, on nine mon hs c,ed,t, for
all sums above FIVE dollar, upon the TsiTchaseis
giving bond and approved eourity 20 cary in
lerest from the date II not punc,uall, paid--for
all sums under. cash will be req lired the
HOUSE HOLD y KITCHEN FURNITURE
Crop of Corn, Fodder and Shueks, Stock of e
very kind, Plantation Utensils. valuable par.
Gel OF Lumber, suCi-ss Plank L Scantling. Al
he same time and pace, will be hired, for the
ensuing year, from twenty to twenty hvc NJ.
CROSSING Land also will be rented and pos
sc sion given Immediately by the
Executor.
Henyico county, Dec. 4, 1907. tbs
NIB. Al those having claims against the a.
bove mentioned estate, are requested 10 bring
them forward properly authenticated, and those
'ndsbet. to make immediate payment, as no in
dulgercc can be given
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

committee Of the whole, on Monday next
"a motion having been made by Mr. Bib
without effect to refer it to select COM
mittee.) Ayes Il.
MIR Randolph moved for the order of the
day ON the unfinished business OF Yesterday,
beng the consideration of the resolutions
submitted by him.
Mr. NJ. Williams moved to discharg the
com.nittce of the whole"iroln tue further
consideration Of these resolutions, on the
ground of the subject being alre adv i'm
possession OF committees of the House;
the first being in his opinion in the hands
OF the committee on claims barred, &c.
the second, of the committee appointed to
revise the milihtia laws, and the third, of
the committee on that part o! the pres dents
message relating to military and naval es-
Establishments.
After some conversation on the subject
between Messrs. Williams, Eppes s Ram
doph, the question was taken separately
on discharging the committee of the whole
from further consideration of each resou-
ton, and each ncgatived. On the first,
ayes 81; on the second, ayes %; on the
third, no division.
The House then went into committee of
the whole, Mr. Basset in the chair, when
solution, without further discussion, and
carried-Ayes 6S, Nays 81.
The second resolution being under con-
sideration,
Mr. Eppes moved to strike out the words
f' the whole body of" so as to leave the
resolution more general.
Mr. Chandler moved to amend il further,
by adding at the end of the resolution the
words a. when called into actual service. )"
The amendment offered by Mr. Eppes
was after debate negatived--Ayes 81,
Nays So
That offered by Mr. Chandler was then
Degatived-Ayes IS.
Mr. Thomas moved to amend the reso-
luton, by inserting after the words g Re-
solved that" the words the committee
appointed TO enquire whether any, and
what, amendments are necessary TO be
made, in the militia laws, he instructed
to enquire into the eXpcAency of making"
This amendment was negatlved Ayes
81.
On this second resolution and the vlri-
Gus amendments offered, an interesting de-
bate took place, which will he here after
given; III which Messrs. Randolph, EppeS,
Lloyd, ChaHdier, Nelson, Thomas, SnIlie,
Macon, Newton, Aston, Rhea, (Ten
Fisk, Love, Lyon, Cook, and Dawson took
part.
The second resolution Gas originally Of
fered) WAS then agreed to-Aycs CO
The third resolution was agreed TO with
our a division, and without debate
The committee rose aud reported the
resolutions.
The 6rst was agreed TO by the House
without division; when the question be-
ing about 70 ne taken IN the second rcsolu-
ton, on motion of Mr.. Randolph, was a
greed to be taken by yeas and nays.
Before the yeas and nays were taken, /,
being O'Clock, motion was made TO ad.
iourn, and carried--Ayes IT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
subiisc, of difference between the two conn

subject of difference between The two conn
tries. The letter is i'll style more haugh
ty than cnciliatnry, and calculated rather
to increase than lessen the sentiment of in
dignation so gener lily excited by the un-
principled conduct of Great-Br tain to
wards neutrals generally, and particular
ly towards the United States.
December {.
The SEN ATE on IRednesday passed a
bill introduced by Mr.. Ada,ns, for the pre-
servation of peace in the ports and har-
hors of the United States, with but little
variation from the original bill, as already
given to our readers. The division On the
passage was-Ycas 26-Nays 5; the mem
bcrs dividing as OH the motion to strike
out the fist section: the affirmative in one
case becoming the negative in the other.
On Thursday the bi making an appro-
pr;ation for the more effectual defence of
tie ports and harbors OF, the United States,
was passed with but little division.
This bill appropriates $50 500 dollars,
for the erection of 18S additional gun boats.
NORFOLK, December 9.
The French ship PATRIOT arrived in
Hampton Roads on Monday last.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
COMMUNICATION

Found in the bason of the Canat on the Cd
inst. the bodyof Mr. WINNAS WISE, who
was drowned or the 5th day Of November
last.-The many amiable virtues and So
cial qualities which this industrious man
possessed, will render his death par,icti
iariy iamented by all those who had the
p easure OF his acquaintance; his useful
ness In the Mechanical branch of business
ne pursued, was SO great, that it may be
saic with truth, the city of Richmond have
not suffered greater loss in in this respect
since his time OF settlement it is hoped
that the great many false reports that mas
been spread abroad throughout the city.
concerning this good citizen, viii cSase, as
the founders OF such reports have had a
convincing proof that the body was no
where but III the water during the time
such talslt'es were propagating. He has
lett an afectlonate wife and four children
to bewail the loss Of good husband and :,
very affectionate parent. MIR. Wyse was
native OF Falkirk, in Scotland, aged 6s
years.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
Lot of Ground,

WGh the improvements thereon, lying and be-
ing IN the city of Richmond. cou.aining 81 feev
on the Main Street to the line of Wa Ter Shell.
tons lot. thence back with the line of sid
Sheiton's Loo 80 feet. thsncc 81 feet to tho
cross street leasing by Codu's LoJ, thence so
feet 10 the SAID Main Street il bein,r nart s
The Lot No. 20, lateiy occupied by Cunningham
Burton, dec. and now in The occupancy OF WIN.
Davidson.
Frederick Peasants,
rus.ee.
NlSnHoho, Dec. D, l0O7. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

nv vir,ue of dee oil trsat, cxecu,ed 20 the
subscriber, by William Davidson, on the
4th day OF February !ast. for certain purposes
therein mentioned. shall proceed TO sell at pub.
nc auenon' on the premises for Cash. on Fri-
day. he hrst day OF January 1903, at 10 o'clock,
j certain
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
BOARDING.

THE subscriber wishes TO take, and car &C.
4 commodate ten or twc We gentlemen, (mCm-
BEES on the general assembly o. moderate terms;
occupying a large house, sgn of the WaggonI
Jslta S. IIeasaHIs.
Noysmber 25d. 1907,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

a T the Bell Tavern, in the CITY of Richmond.
the lisa Gay OF J"nua uex;, several Me-.
GttOE the properly of James Shields, decd.
II Dix months credit II again request and de-
sire all those who nave claims against tile above
estate, to bring them forward before the day OF
sale Or this notice will be pied in bar hereafter.
also think it advi abe for the c,edtors to at
tend the sale, as have my doub whether thera
will be estate sufficient TO diScharge the debts.
and all those ind oted to the above estate, musr
withour deiay come forward and discharge THAR
accounts, o. suns wall be aasuredy brought.
John T. Shields, Admir-
OF James Shields, dec.
Dec. 4th, 1907 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

Iequal conflict, nothing can re expected but
defeat and misfortune. Solong as it con-
ti'ues to be the public opinion, that tits best
to depend upon the Militia of the United
States, in the first instance, for defence a.
gainst foreign invasion, some provision
ought To be made, either by the State or
the General Government, for the esta-
lblishment of Arsenals, from which the Mi
lta might be equipped to take the field
Instantly, when required. II is high time
that proper understanding should be had
between the General Government and this
State on the subject. II it is found to be
the duty of the State to- furnish arms for
the Militia, when. called upon for general
defence, they ought, without delay, to be
provided"
We have frequently heard of criminals hav-
Ing s'broke .jaHnnd made their escape ,, bat
never before the presentnstalncc OF a iuryman
h2YinS &c broke cut and made his cScapc.
Press.
Lesi..yfon, { Ken Ce.. o.
L" The new trial which was granted 10 Ro.
bert Russell, stone cutter, commenced on
Wednesday The jury had been unable TO
bring in a verdict when the court adjourned 10
Friday evening, and one Of the Jurors that
night broke out of The jury room aid made his.
escape"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

II Y value OF deed OF uust oxecutrd bv
- ESek Brown of CHARLES City coun,y, bear.
i'm da,e the 10 Ii of September, 1904, aud record.
ed in said county, to secure the paynen, OF Eifty
seven pounds and three iarthings. TO John Crow.
j. will b. SOLD, Tor ready money, at the DIV ell.
ing house OF said Esek Brown, the 10th day Of
next raonh, If FAR, II not, the next fair dAy, two
HORSES, four COWS. three FEATHER
BEDS AM FURNITURE, one yoke STEERS,
two YEAHLINGS and seventeen head OF
SHEEP,or so much thereof as may be sufficient
TO satisfy the said claim and cost.
Jos6ua C,ew, Trustee.
lIth month 90tb, 1907. wst
N. b. The Sale OF the above Property !,
POSTPONED. until the EIGHTEENTH Q
this Month, when it viii certainly take place.
Joshua CreqV, Trustee.
18th Month, 9Th, 1907. IDS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

+ Mark the sottbiStry Of the sentence.
Here il is tuken for granted, thar time MT
onip TO collect, bur 10 produce, The evidence
had been 2. Ust.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08
For Sale.

Richmond, Dec. s. 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-08

ON the 14th of this month the act of
Congress for the partial prohibition of the
importation of British manufactures will
go into operation. 1t may be confidently
expected thatn suspension of that act will
take place, but rather an extension of it's
provisions to a total Introduction of all trade
and intercourse with Great Britain and
her colonies.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07

III this town, M- Jo,n Perkins, aged
Aims Be ~y rolnd wife oI MI. Ste
pn-n p. aged -6.
In Bang =, N. Samuel Sopcr, aged g.
This man " Tn two others were digging c a,,
when on \ sudden the bank caycu ~ upon
tHom and killed Mr.: SopCr. instantly, and
greatly injured p thcr
In Bartlett, n II Rachel Garland, aged
16
III Wcoivitl, Mss Sarah s. Emerson,
arod I5. She was WY an amiabIe disposition
and lamchted by All who lncv her.
In Gorham, Mr.. ISAIAH Johnson, aged 72.
He was ever a kind and benevolent husband,
tender parent, and firm believer m the
Christian Religion so that Il the close "
life he could say, that Ie feared not death.
Al Corharn. On the morning Of the 23d
ult. Mr. Jolah Thacher, aged Il, young
est son of ne late Hon. J. Th4Chcr.
To al who knew him this Young man
was endeared by life uniformly amiable
and exemplary. Ry his diligence and pro-
ficiency in his studies he gained the marked
appreciation and esteem Of his instructors az
tile respectable seminary where he com
mcaced His education and entered the col
lcge in the vicinity with the most Hauering
prospects. But it pleased the Sovereign
Di5p0ser Of events speedily 70 blast all his
earthly prospects Ills aged parent Is call
cd To experience aflesh those sOrrOws with
which she has repeatedly been exercised.
Her bereavement Is painful and distressing
But she Is not left comtortlcss. From rel-
gi0n She has been accustomed % derive con-
ISOLATION in many scenes d adversely and
that source has never failed her.
The son, whom she now mouIns, was Sc
rious ana pious from his earliest years The
sacred scriptures hc htbitu4lly read with
pleasure, attention md dct rht. lie cmbra-
ced and firmly believed The rruishrc
doctrines tue so. e.; aud ruDIcy 10 -ss-
~ that belief. Under the hope which TINS
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07
5th. Vai2dicsory Oratioa.

5th. Vaiadiosory Cratioa.
BY C. S. b1yics.
Ifr A55ot, Senior Professor IN the Col
eye, delivered an excellent address to The
-5-ccaaurates in the course OFF which DIV
ooS occaslcntop oirtouttothe Jas they were
about to enter on the more active aud busy
scenes Of life, the line of conduct that
would n All probability lead them To honor
bic Game and distinction It'll society, but as-
,urcdly procure them the appreciation VT tile
wise and rood which was far better than
tEe aPplauscs Of The multitude when not OBJ
tanned hy IN approving conscience. To
address happily combined thc principles uf
religion, virtue and moral conduct
The degree OF Bachelor Of Arts was
conferred on
Charles Stuart Davies,
Robert Means,
Seth Stortr.
The following gentlemen were admitted
ad cmdcm -
Henry Putnam, a. NJ. at Harvard Uni
vcrslty. aac Gardner Reed, ~. M. 1T
Harr University. Nathan Weston, A. M.
III Dartmouth College
The honorary degree Of Master Of Arts
WAS conferred cn John Merrick, ESQ. Of
hatiUweil.
a prayer BY the Rev Elijah Kcllogg,
closed the public exercises.
The procession then rcpaired to Washla5-
t9H H-HL, and partook Of 4 Dinner given BY
tIc Corporation.
"A large and respectable audiancc was
Erauhed by the exhibition of talents from,
tue graduates in the performance Of then
several assignments. A grateful tribute Of
rcsyect was paid ;o the memory Nj the late
President M Keen in the various perform
anccs Of The DIV.
In the evening there was highly pleas
ling AMI entertaining subscription ball If
tcn.-cl by " brilliant a,scmD.IEe ~ ladies,
Whl"c th- hours passed menill away N tie
enjoyment Of the spnshty dance an socl.l
glcc.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07

inspired he saw with composure the rava-
Ees OF a lingering disease, and bore its last
disJrcsses with a patience and serenity,
which would have done honor TO the pro-
tcssiuu Of I'LL ared saint. Blessed are the araa
-yh0 dtc ir the Lard
In New-London, the Goth ult. capt. Eiiiha
Human, aged "A.
This venerable gentleman was one of the
ableft marine officer, who ihone in the ifrug-
gle for our independence. On many trying
locations lie evinced great iklll and bravery.
and was eutruGed bya dfcerning government
with the command of many national ve1els /;
the mott important Of which was The frigate
Alfred. His talents a. a warrior were sdOrn-
cd by the chritan virtues; TO alleviate the
horrors Of war, with him, was equally duty
aud pleature, and hi yanquiihed enemy Of
ten became his warmeit friend.
Having futfered amolt a total lols Of his
property in the confagrstion Of n London
by the Britiih troops, the clote of the war
found his means inadequate 70 the Deceitties
Of growing family, ard tie was compelled,
il the wane Of life, 10 ritque a contribution,
ihattered by the privations, anAieties ana Ia
horo of war, to leek in an inhoiPltabe climate,
the means Of tightening the cares of his de-
Ginning years.
Having returned home in moderate cir
cumnances, the command Of the Revenue Cut
ter was offered him by PRECEDENT Warrington,
but it was not then convenient for him TO ac-
Cept it on the death az capt. Maltbie, in
1893, this hnecure, which had now became
dcfrable TO him, and to which by his talents
and lervices he was jualy entitled, was given
him by Prefident Adams-The duties Ct which
humble llarion he performed with icrupulous
attention and fidelity. He continued il the
office until tie year 8O2, when, without any
cauie being aiu med, and without any being
kn, wn, except he had been uniformly the
friendot the administrations ofWaihington and
Adams, Ike was removed in favor Of the pre-
TENT commander, man Of different political
principles
The entrepid warrior, who had often trav-
cd his coun,ry's foes at the lannon's mouth,
who when captured i'll the Alfred fought o..
lcveral gafls vs.y hyperion force, the rc-I
patriot, the man OF nigh and honorable feel
ings, Whole heart had never been appalled, bv
danger surrendered al a Jingle broadlide Of
ingratitude To this period lie uniformly Tup-
ported character remarkably ditinguithed
by the practice, of the chritan and the NOR
a virtues. From the time Of his being turn
ed out Of office by an unjuf and ungrateful
government, The weight Of years grew doub-
~ heavy the vital blow was truck the re-
mainder of his life was merely lingering
death He died highly refpected by very
numerous acquaintance"
Slisils-Found dead on the Derby-wharf
Salem, on Sunday morning lat, Mr. Henry
Anderion, aged l7-fuPpoied TO have poiloned
him.eIf by taking Laudnam.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07
Frrm f61 Hmeric1a Citizen.
Mr. Editor,

Mr.. Editor,
arrived this afternoon at o'clock, IL the
netm boat from Albany. AS the 1uccef3 Of
my experiment gives ne great hope that fuch
boats may be rendered Of much Importance
to my country, to prevent erroneous opinions,
and give lOme latisfactlon TO the friends Of
uietul improvements, YOU vii! have the good
nel+ to Pubhih tie following hayement Of
facts
left New-York or Monday, at ] O'clock,
ard arrived at C1s.mont, the feat of Chancel-
lor LiviHgfton, az ! O'Clock on Tuefday, time
"a h0urs, diGance 40 miles on Wednesday |
departed from The ChanceIIor's at 2 ia the
morning, and arrived at Albany at in the at
ternoon, diitancc - miles, time 3 hours the
FUN Of this Is 50 miles in ~ hours, equal to
near miles an hour.
On IhuHday, at o'clock in the morning,
left Albany, and arrived AT the Chancellor 5
at in the evening Garted from thence at
z, and arrived at New-York on Friday IN the
afternoon time 80 hours, fpace run through
$50 miles, equal to mules an hour Through
out The whole way my going and returning,
the wind was ? cad no advantage could be
drawn from my lais-th whole has, therefore,
been performed by the power Of the lteam en-
gIEe. arr, oir,
Your moi obedient,
ROBERT FULTON,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07

On Wsdngaay mkt, 0o'cio1k, MM.
sqd eortia-e5 % b1Jrfsa tryo in flt -.fftraoaH,
III ID. reale'S Auction Room,
FORE-STREF
THE friends and patrons Of Literature in
Portland and The neighbaring towns, are
RESPECTFULLY invited 70 Public Sale Of He7v
BOOKS, which are deemed Up form the llrgeit
and molt valuable ahorJmeut which has been
or can be again offered in Portland The
limits OF an advertisement will permit few
only 70 he now mentioned, xiv OGervald's
Bible, with notes-Works DR. Blar-Lifc
Lord Melton, pilates, elegantly Voltars
Charles XII-Johnfons ,Di6ionary-Dr.
Brooke's Gazetteer, and Maps Biackmores
Works land Flares)-Coldimiih' Hif Earth
elegant Plates Works and Poems CowPer,
3 v. ELEGANT -Johnlon's works, 2 o. elegant
--Tra Is Anachra6s, Z =. and large Map
Works Addilons-Doddridge Hervey and
Plates-Dr. Moores Sketches Of Life, &c.
nv. &c, &c. with great variety others, as per
Catalogue-Age,a Collection Of EAylat Prizt5.
NJ AT - o'clock, that Tearce, intereifiug
and valuable work, ;he Rifoyy ef Fraaee, vol.
quarto, il ~ with about 40 large and ex-
penhve Plates Of the mott celebrated rsvolu-
tionary and political characters
r.6g
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1807-09-07
CONFINEMENT 1T BRUNSWICK.

ON Wednesday last was celebrated the
second Commencement at Bo-yGoin C1Atzc.
All ii O'Clock the procession was tyrmcu
at College Chapel, from whence it moved
In the following order -
Professors and Tutors Of the College,
Trustees and Orcrsccrs,
Reverend Clergy,
Public Characters and those of liberal
education,
preceded by the members Of tho institution
and band of music to the Meeting House.
where after the performance Of muse. 4
solemn, pertinent aad elegant address 10
the Throne Of Grace was made By the Rev.
Alden B,oafor-, the exercises commenced.
1st Saluu-to-y Grafton il Latin,
by Seth St9rsr.
Cd English OratiCn on the progress and
influence Of Literature, by Robert Mears.
Sd. Tradition Z IoeTT,
hy GL-v'es 5. DGvies
4th' Forensic whether Tic Light Of Ma
ture without tie aid Of Revelation be suth-
Gent evidence Of the immortality Of the
saul By H. Means Z S. St31ey