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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

A number Of vessels from European and
Wcst-lndia voy ages have been lately boar
dcd from a variety OF the British ships of
war, who have, in almost every instance,
that we have heard OF lately, treated our
captains with marked politencss. One Of
them asked, from whence proceeds this
unusual politcness To which the British
ofncer replied, new orders One Of our
captains was told in Jamaica, that they
had new orders which enjoined them not
TO press an American that had a protcc-
ton and he adds, that it was observed,
thai the British officers did not search,
nor even eater the American vessels in
Jamaica, 70 look for men as formerly.
PhiL True finer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

It Is often remarked, that if names we're
not employed instead of things, we should
never be able TO find a distinction for some
persons in the United States. At one time
they are all in Glamour against the want of
spirit, in not rcscnting things Of little con-
sequence and which find their own rene
dy. But as soon as it suits their humor,
they are upon their knees very humble,
least resentment should carry too far the
men that we're represented to have no zeal,
no honor, and 40 spirit. lib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

y y virtue uf deed OF tru.t execu I'd TO US by
- Zachayiah Landlord, 70 secure the payment
Of . debt therein mentioned, due William How
ard v'i'l DC sold. 10 the highest bidder, fer rea
dy money, or the premi7es on Monday the 9th
Gay Of November next, the TRACT Of LAND,
whercon the said Zachariah Landlord now re-
sides, containing seveuly-scven aces more or
less, in the county Of Henrieo, adjoining the
land Of Jesse Smith ard Bernard Reynolds,
Daniel Burton, : 7,.ystees.
Robt. Priddy, 5 '''''
Oaober 81 1877. 30
a. ~ Consequence Of the badness Of the
weather. The cao of the above mentioned land is
postponed until Saturday tie twenty FIST of this
month, a. which time Is will certainly be sold
Daniel Burton, ! 7,-,.,D.s.
Robp. Priddy, s
Eoveubcr 9th 1907 g.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

=
awful pictu9e of the power of France,
when it shall have advanced in its pro-
Sress sufficiently to reduce the pride of
England. Such pictures are easily drawn,
and they may terrify the weak==5ut are
they entirely tlissimilar to those shewn to
rs before our revolution We had been
told CT the power of France, and OF the
danger of our alliance. The success OF
that alliance has never been questioned.
The English consented topeacc. A peace
may be again established. The claims Of
france are Our own claims. The freedom
of the seas would be as beneficial to the
French rs to us. They claim no privie-
ges we disclaim. These privileges must
be obtained. They will be obtained more
easily by the power of France than our
own. We must see these happy days, or
our commerce cannot be safe. Are we to
consent to give up our lawful claims from
one nation, because unlawful claims can
arise from another Is il not more Tca-
sonable to Jon with every other nation in
their laviul demands IL, upon the change
Of power, they institute the claims they
have abandoned, the more sure viii be the
refutation, and the more successful the re-
sistance to those claims. In such state Of
Europe, victory over America is not
sure. The pencil which has drawn the fl
cure of despair, has not added victory to
the groupe. Many things will be necessa-
ry for conquest abroad, as we see in
French colony. Many things must be
guarded at home. New combinations a
rise in great dangers---and victories have
their end, as the history of great events
can explain. No cause exists at present
which gives US any thing TO fear from the
assertion of every right. No safety can
be promised while any nation exists with
unlimited claims. We should have cour-
age to defend every right, and then we
canno deserve our national calamities.-
{ And while the natlona soul is firm, Heaven
will bless IT'D.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13
FROM THE ESSEX (sALEm) RreIsrnH

Continued attempts are made to repre-
sent TO the farmers and merchants what
losses they may sustain by the war. New
channels OF business are imagined, and it
is even expected that we shall have more
food than we can eat. In telling these
wonderful tales, no notice is taken of the
rights we claim, nor o. the real advanta-
ges we lose forever in submitting to injury.
Such tales were told before the American
war, but all the vast extent of our COM
mercc has arisen from circumstances
Which our independence gave US. The
Dutch, before they asserted their indepen-
dence, were told of their narrow Limits
and scanty means. But they asserted their
liberties, and taught the world how to get
riches The first thing man has to do is
his duty. His right he ought to claim -
He does no violence in asserting it. And
il he does 1t with irmness, he may obtain
1t without the contest, which his weakness
would be sureto oblige. We are all stran-
gers to futurity. But he that lays in a ditch
and Prays, will lay in a ditch and pray.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

Burr and his associates have arrived in
Philadelphia. We do not understand
where they are going to, or what is the
object they are in search Of. As Russia
has been celebrated for giving an asylum
and pensions to unfortunate monarchs and
eXilcd nobility, it is probable that on APP
pijcation to the Emperor Alexander the
weary travellers" may find a snug home
in that country; unless England should
take On herself the future care of the I'm
periai Band OF choice spirits.---ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13
Dlr81nia @rGu3.
r C II NJ 0 n D:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

Dispatches are said to have been recei-
we'd from our Minister at London of as late
date as the Sd of September. The re-
cal Of Admiral Berkeley is stated as certain.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-11-13

GEN. WILKINsoN has arrived at Bal
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-23
By Thomas JEFFERSON,
Pre5idtntc fthe United States Of america,
A PROCLAMATION.


During the wars which, for some
time, have unhappily prevailed among
the powers of Europe, the United
States of America, firm in their prin-
ciples of peace, have endeavoured by
justice. by regular discharge of all
their national and social duties, and by
every friendly Office their situation has
admitted, to MAINTAIN, with all the belli-
Serents, their accustomed relations Of
friendship, hospitality, and commercial
intercourse. Taking no part in the
questions which animate these powers
against each other, nor permitting
themselves to entertain wish but for
the restoration Of general peace, they
have observed with good faith the
neutrality they assumed, apd they be-
lieve that no instance of departure
from its duties can be justly imputed
TO them by any nation. A free use Of
their harbour5 and waters, the means
of rehtting and of refreshment, of sue
cour to their sick and suffering, have,
ct all times and on equal principles, been
extended to all, and this too amidst con-
slant recurrence of acts of insubordina-
ton to the laws, ofviolencc to the persons,
and of trespasses on the property Of our
citizens, committed by officers of one of
the belligerent partiesrecciveda mongus.
In,truth these abuses of the laws Of hos
pitality have, with few exceptions, be-
come habitual to the commanders Of the
British armed vessels lowering on our
coasts, and frequenting our harbours.
They have been the subject Of repeated
representations to their government
Assurances have been given that proper
orders should restrain them within the
limit Of the rights and Of the respect due
20 friendly nation; but those orders and
assurances have been without effect; no
instance of punishment for past wrongs
has taken place.
At length, deed, transccnding all we
have hitherto seen or suffered, brings
the publick scnsibility to a crisis, and
our forbearance to a necessary pause.
a frigate Of the United States, trusting
TO state Of peace, and leaving her har-
Dor on distant service, has been sur
Prised and attacked by British vessel
Of superior force, one of a squadron then
lying in our waters and covering the
transaction, and has been disabled
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-23
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with the avowed purpose of taking by
force, from ship of war of the United
States, part of her crew; and that no
circumstance might be wanting to mark
its character, it had been previously as
certained that the seamen demanded
were native citizens ofthe United States.
Having effected his purpose, he returned
to anchor with his squadron within our
jurisdiction. Hospitality under such cir
cumstances ceases to be a duty, and
continuance of it, with such uncontrolled |
abuses, would tend only by multiplying
injuries and irritations, to bring on |
rupture between the two nations. This |
extreme resort is equally opposed to the |
interest OF both, as it is to assurances Of
the most friendly dispositions on the
part Of the British government, in the
midst of which this outrage has been
committed. In this light the subject
cannot but present itself to that govern
ment, and strengthen the motives to an
honourablc PREPARATION of the wrong
which has been done, ard to that efTec- |
tual controul of its naval commanders,
which alone can Justify the United |
ASN'tSo III lllS CASi(ioC VI lllOSC ilCSi )ll4li-
ties it is now constrained to discontinue. |
In consideration of these circumstances
and the right of every nation to regulate
its own police, to provide for its peace
and for the safety Of its citizens, and !
consequently to refuse the admission Of |
armed vessels into its harbours CT wa
tiers, either in such numbers, or of such |
descriptions, as are Inconsistent with !
these, or with the maintenance of the |
authority Of the laws, have thought |
proper, in pursuance of the authorities !
specially given by law, to issue this my
proclamation, hereby requiring all arm
ed vessels bearing commissions under
the government Of Great Britain, now |
within the harbours or waters Of the u |
nited States, Immediately and without
any delay to depart from the same, and |
interdicting the entrance Of all the said |
harbours and waters to the said armed |
vessels, and to all others bearing COM
missions under the authority Of the Bril-
tish government.
And if the said vessels, or any Of |
them, shall fail to depart as aforesaid, or |
if they, or any others so interdicted, |
shall hereafter enter the harbours and |
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-07-23

that if any. person from, or within the
lurisdictional limits of the u. States,
shall afford any aid to any such vessel,
contrary to the prohibition contained ip
this proclamation, either in repairing a
ny such vessel, or in furnishing her, her
officers and crew, with supplies Of any
kind, or in any manner whatsoever; or
if any pilot shall assist in navigating any
of the said armed vessels, unless it be
for the purpose of carrying them in the
first instance beyond the limits and iu-
risdiction of the United States, or unless
it be in the case Of vessel forced by
distress, or charged with public dis
patches, as hereinafter provided for
such person or persons shall, on convic-
ton, suffer all the pains and penalties by
the laws provided for such offences.
And do hereby enloin and require
all persons bearing Offices civil or militia
~, within or under the authority Of the
United States, and all others, citizens
or inhabitants thereof, or being withih
the same, with vigilance and prompti-
tude to exert their respective authori-
ties, and to be aiding and assisting to
the carrying this proclamation, and eve
~ part thereof, into effect.
Pyovidcd nevertheless, That if any such
vessels shall be forced into the harbours
or waters of the United States, by dis
trcss, by the dangers Of the sea, or by
the pursuit of an enemy, or shall enter
them charged with dispatches or bust
ness from their government, or shall be
a public packet for the conveyance of
letters and dispatches, the commanding
officer Immediately reporting his vessel
to the collector Of the district, stating
the object or causes Of entering the. said
harbours or waters, and conforming
himself to the regulations in that case
prescribed under the authority Of the
laws, shall be allowed the benefit OF such
regulations respecting repairs, sup plies,
stay, intercourse and departure, as shah
be permitted under the same authority.
In testimony whereof, have caused
the seal of the United States to be affixed
to these presents, and signed the sa ne.
Given at the city of Washington, the
second day Of July, in the yt ar of
Us. Jour Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and seven, and of the gove-
I
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
FOR SALE,

ohtosite Colonel Mayo's neg, Buildings,
9TH, 3rd and 2nd proof Antigua Rum in
hhds. of the crop lS05-Imported early
1906
New England Rum in hhds. and barrels
pipe very Superior Hollands Gin
Rye Whiskey in barrels
Loaf and Brown Sugar in Ditto
Coffee by the barrel or bag
Beef and Pork in barrels
Irish Potatoes in ditto, suitable for table or
planting
Potomac Shad and Herrings,
Stone Lime in large and small casks.
And general assortment of GROCE-
R1ES, sc. &c.-which will be sold low
for Cash, good paper, or exchanged for
sountry produce, by
JOB GREENE.
Richmond, 9th MAY, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
Nh. STEPHEN ToopRca

AS YOU are NOT an inhabitant Of
this State, and have no agent known to me, YOU
win take notice, thar on The 18th of next month,
shall at the store house of Messrs. Garter and
Booker. oil Pr'sce Edward county, and state of
Virginia; proceed TO take the deposition of
James Ming and others, on the 18th of nsxt
mouth. AZ the house of Peter Ffsncisco. of
buckingham county and s,iss Of Virginia, the
deposition of icel Watkins and oshes,; oa IA.
second and third dsys Of Oc,oeer rsxs' =, IN.
mouse % Noeert Porter, ct Wytha County and
State OF Virginia, the deposition of sad p,.b~n
Porter and others. and on the 9th ard 3c,h of
oetobsr next. at ,ha house. OF Edward T.abue.
or Bourbon county and STATE Of ksn.ucLy. TO
/ take the cePoGGcn of Robert E,sbu. and other,
to os read as evidence in q suiS in c.anc.,y no .
depending ~ the county coure of PRINCE Edward
AMI Sa's ctV'5Sinia, in which you axe complain.
ART aud an defendant.
ANDREW PORTER.
Prince Edward county. Arg. z. 1907. 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
To RENT,
roR T.RM OF YEARS, OR ONE rgAR,
NAl.U ARI.E FARM

IN The upper end of Hanover county. and a,
pc e,lt N the occupancy of John Hay. ESQ.
obtaining $50 acres. Therc are perhaps few
rate ottand 'ha, eonibiue mare advantages than
'his. iswell adap ed TO he cultivation OF corn.
wheat & ,obaccs has fu'lpr opor,ion of the
a. qna'ry meadow lind upon II. b. lies within
80 mics of the city of Richmond The uncuIn. .
man healihne;s OF tho si,uaticn, tie nasurs OF
ths soil, the happy proposition OF .ood. arabic
End grass lands. togs,hcr with i,s vicinity 70 the
btst market in the county. all serve to render
* worthy Inc attention of any indp:triou; far
ner who rnsy wish 20 settle himself in this nav
for lite as it nav bs obtained for any term of
years. The Buildings ase sufficient Cor the &C
comm7da,ion OF a smvil family. and 70. all plan.
t1'ion purposes. TIE premises will be she ~ n
W the present occupant. and the terms maize
known, upon application 10 ths sub.crib.. rs.ia
ing the county Of Orange
pABEEY MINOR.
July l0,s, 1907 CIV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
Ten Dollars Rezvard.

pun AWAY from the Subscriber, o.
Ia the 2Sth of April, a Negro Man JOE,
and Woman named FANNY, but called
by the black people FANNY KENNY,
which eloped on the 18th of June. The
man is a bright mulatto, about IS years of
age, straight aud well built, and has Il very
brisk walk, and is very handy, sensible
teliow-about feet, 8 or 10 inches high
The woman is SO light, that hardly any
person would take her to be slsve-She
has blue eyes and straight sandy colored
hair, and if her skin was well kent, she
would be taken for white woman--her
right forehnger is off at the first Joint, and
has large scar on her left arm, occ asion-
ed by n burn, and has very brisk walk,
about 20years ofage, and had on when She
went away, a white Virginia Habit, and
as they arc Brother and Sister, it is likely
they will get together, change their namesx
and pass as free people. Any person thab
will deliver them to the Subscriber, in
Hanover county, or secure them in anys
Jail, so that ] get them again, shall receivy
the above reward.
BENJAMIN BOWLES.
June 10, 1907.
N. b. L forewarnall owners or masters
OF vessels from carrying them Of.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
BANK NOTES LOST.

T OST about this 11,h or 18th ins,an,, on the
IL roadlesding from Motions ferry on S,aun.
ton river IN Charlotte county TO the Double
bridges in Lunenbu1g county. NOTES of the
Bank OF Virginia. of the following names, num-.
eers and dates, viz:
ct dollars, Robert Birchet,, No. 77s, May
7,s. 1905.
of 10 dollars, George Cobb,. No. 24os. DEE
23i tSe6.
Of 10 6oay,, Geoyre Lamb. No. o95. Ian
le,s. 1905.
of 10 dollars, John Guest, No. 1871. March
Ie,h. 1906.
of 10 dollars, Gsorse Brook. No. i4o. Oao-
bsr ID. 1904.
OF 20 dollars, Seth Pr,chard. No. $500. March
10Th 1907.
Twill gi0c Ten DoHwds Reward
TO any person who will deliver the above pro
pery TO Capt. Little Joe Morton OF Charlotte
county, or the subscriber living Halifax court
house.
William Roberts.
2ed August. 1907. .
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JAMES WOOD. Pre,idens.
FOR SALE,

HAT n'osr beauufu and healthy situation,
known by the name of HALLSBOROUH
or HALLS STORE. lying on the Bucking-
ham road. seventeen miles above Manchester
Also another valuable TRACT OF LAND,
in the lower end of Powhatan county, contain
ing two hundred acres more or less, with good
Improvements, and there is no doubt of great
quantity OF COAL being on this land.
The subscriber will give great bargain in
the said lands, as he wishes to move TO the Yves
tern country For terms apply to
ZACH,H HALL,
August 2sih, 1907. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
For Sale.
mr. PLAWTATION,

mr. PLdWTATTON
TN the county of Hanover, Containing by an
= Old survey, eco acre.. suppose ore third
part thereof is trmbered land. There is upos II
two s'cry Dwelling House, built out Of the We.
rry best ms'eHais, neatly painted and ha: two
large rooms and : postage below stairs. and 1--WE
AIRY logging rooms and passage mp s;Airs the
above house IS siaty Zee, lorg and twenty two
ard halt in width. The out houses of every
description asc such ls Ass Calculated for such a
dwelling hoIae ard plantation; and are ell in
good TepaJ. The yard and gkrien are well en-
Closed nc plantation is under good fsnces, and
there arc upon 1t be-, wgen 6ve and ak hundred
g si,ed Apple Tees. which bear choice frrit,
and l~0O god Peach 'Ttees. There is ALTO IN
Ice dou>e, 5''cksd in the beat manner aud pon,.s
OF pure water in the nsighboIhood, from, which
Pleniy On The Eest ace can be iizd, The above
Plantation Is about eleven or Twelve miles from
h'car'o"d. and in as healthy neighborbood as
any IN this part cf the country. re should
meet wrh purchaser for this plan alion viii
also seil All my Furniture. which is such as the
house above described VIII reqn;Ie--also, all my
stock OF tiogs, Cattle, and sixty or seyeasy head
Of prime Sheep.
will also sell 1900 acres of LAND, in the
county OF GreerbrleS, about twenty FIVE miles
from Lewisburg, and half mile of the state
road Leading to the C'eat Kanawiia this Land
is all ufb5ed. and was located in the year 1882,
II the name OF Andrew Hamilton. Any person
VINO wishes 10 purchase the above property, may
know the terms by applying the subscriber re-
SIDING on the plantation, 10 the county of Hanoi
yer.
WILLIAM TRUEHEART.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
FOR RENT.

a ND possession given on the
4 n Isl day of Oct. three large and Convenient
Rooms, fronting the street, in the upper part of
,ne mouse at present occupied by Garter b Page,
Esq. These rooras are well calcu,a ed for Offices
and may be had on reasonable terms
Also the cellar under the store of +. w. Den.
mis-, & Co which has lately been 6loed M rs a
store and is rendered moe comfortab,c than usIl
al there being a8ood plank floor. For terms
apply TO Benjamin. Denais.
Richmond, August Goth, 1907. tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02

Z AZ IdNDS in Cumberland county, lying
AVI on Apl'oTaiiox siver, joining the lands Of
mes'rs William & George skipwi,h this land
'se1ual If nor superior TO any land ia Gambler,
land comfy, oil James river, it con,ahs COZ
acres. ore half OF which is coversd wi,h Sne
timber Of every description There IS on this land
5eeene dwelling houia. and between four and
hre hundsej b-srirg spple uess OF CHOICE fru,
One third ct the money will be expected when =
tite 10 made. the Other two thirds may he divided
lnto two annual payments. Er lsrman Baker
or Mr. William SHipwith vii shew the land TO
any person wishing to become purchaser.
FRANCIS EpPES.
Chesterfield, June 2. 1897. 40
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Chesterfield, LUNG ,. 1897.
Notice IS here6y giOen,

HAT the following negro slaves. to wit,
4 Eachal and her two children named I'd
nund and George; Charlotte. Judy, Davy, fancy
and Violet, or SO many Of them IS viii satisfy
the balance due on = deed of trust executed by
Benedict Crump 20 me as trustee, for The bsnc-
mt OF Robert Christian, and transferred 10 Tho
mas claiborne by said Robert Christian will
be SOLD, on the 2ist day of September next,
at New Ken courthouse Tor ready money.
JONES r. CHRISTIAN, Trustee.
Augss Bah, 1907. Aw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
NOTICE..

THE books, papers, and accounts a. the
late mercantile firm of MsCredic and
Mcmillan, OF the City of Richmond. being
DOW in the possession of George M'Cre.
die, one of the Adm'rs of John MICredie,
deceased, who was the surviving partner of
NCredie and M'Diillan. Therefore all
those who are indebted either by speciality
or otherwise, are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to George M'Cretlie, or
make such other arrangement as may be
most conducive to the interest OF the said
concern, as well as to the debtors thereof.
1t is expected that due attention will be
paid to this notice, as it is desirable that a
close should be Immediately made of the
transactions Of the above mentioned firm
NANCY M'CREDIE, .fini'r.r.
JAMES PENN,
GEORGE M:CREDIE, ddm'rs.
Manchester, Goth June, 1907. If
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a Negro Man,

By the name of HARRY, between FIVE and six
ieet high. "A or Is years of age, his complexion
darker than otherwise. has large full eyes, his
TWO tore teeth grows wide apart, and has large
Hat nose-l believe he has a scar on his left ann
where he was inocuIatsd for the small pox,
%hen he lived in Henrico-His cloathIng I ex.
pect he has changed, which would be useless to
mention. expect he is in Richmond or in the
lower end OF hsnrico, where he also was raised
as he formerly belonged TO the estate of John
haies, dec -he has wife in Prince Edward
county, at Jes,c Michaux's quarter, where il IS
likely ne also may be haiborsd.-Any person
that will apptehend the said Negro, or eonGne
h'tn 10 any jail SO that get him again. shall re.
ceive the above reward for the same.
WILLIAM CLOPTON.
Cumberland county, August Ii, 1907. tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-02
NOTICE.

u Ii persons having claims against the Estate
OF the late Thomas Conner, dec are reoues.
ted to come forward with the same legally au.
thentica'sd by the first of September next, as
division OF that estate will then be made among
the LegatesS, and no claim will be received afs
ter that day.
Archer Conner, Admr.
with the will annexed.
HaIifar, 9th August, 1907. t1..