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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
FEDERAL COMPLEMENTARY
DISTRICT.

TUESDAY, November 25th, 1906.
This day came the attorney for the Uni
ted States and moved the court to award
warrant to summon grand Jury to APP
pear here on Tuesday the Goth dav OF this
term, to enquire upon the breach ofthe laws
of the United States, alluded to in tine afr
davit fled on the sixth day of this term by
the said attorney, and upon such other
matters as may be submitted 20 them. And
Oh the farther motion of the said attorney
for the United States, stating that it was
necessary tohave subpoenas issued to COM
pei the attendance of Witnesses 10 give tes-
timony to the said grand jury to support the
indictments he intends to prefer against the
said Aaron Burr, Esq. 1T is ordered that the
clerk issue subpoenas upon the request of
OLE said attorney for witnesses.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
TRIAL OF DANIEL CAssar.

On the 18th December, this trial came
on at Chillcothe, when after charge de-
iiVercd by the Judge il was postponed to
the succeeding day. It then appeared that
there were ten Jurors for finding the indict.
ment, and IL against it. After an admoni.
tion from the Judge, Mr.. c. was discharged.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06

THIRTEEN FRENCH BULLETINS
have been received to the 19,b of o. o5er.
They describe a series of unintetrupted
successes, during the course of which. the
whole Prussian army appears TO have been
annihilated or dispersed, with the loss of 20
thousand killed, 40 thousand prisoners and
20 generals killed or taken. The Empe-
ror declared to the SaXons that it was his
intention to exclude Prussia from interfer-
ing IN the affairs of Germany, and that
Sexony must join the confederacv of the
Rhine. Thus this confederacv or rather
empire, will be extended to the frontiers
OF Poland, and almost encircle Europe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06

which they have occurred in tho w~i.er'e
nind-and ne viii be highly gratifed T.
End, if they shall be improved BY the Spc
culative opinions of others, and still more
80, is they shall afford induce pents at this
time to the legislature to make an expert
ment which will probably render much
public benefit.
With respect to the expense, it ought not
to be an insurmountable objection even if
common sense and Justice did not call for
the proper mode of commensurate taxa
ton.
This, or some other permanent establish
ment, is rendered necessary by the num-
bers and temper of the slaves-and noth-
ing can he more just than that the hode rs
Of slaves ought to pay the expense. Many
shortsightcd politicians, will exclaiHl, and
say, that such tax is unequal and unne-
cessary-and others will pretend and per-
haps believe, that the value of that species
of property will be diminished in a ratio
equal TO the taX--these are errors which
experience will remedy-but even admit
ting, that there was any force in either of
the Objectionable exigency of the pub
lie veal requires bold and efficient mca-
sures, and they also require pechniary re-
sources. The first impression is, that the
slaves alone, occasion the urgency of such
measures-and the next impression will
be, that the holders alone, ought to bear
the expense. But reason in such a case,
will exempt both the aged and the young.
1t is not expected, that any plan can be
submitted TO public notice upon a subject
30 new, so intricate and so important, which
can obtain general patronage. The writer
of the foregoing propositions, will not pre-
tend to say, that his propositions are pre-
tcrable to any others, which may be sug-
gested, nor will he be either disappointed
or dissatisfied, If it shall appear upon exa-
mination, that he has been misled by the
decisions of an impracticable or impoitic
theory. He entertains an opinion, which
appears TO be universally acknowledged,
that the services Of a military corps, is at
TINS time, necessary at Richmond and that
ut is equally, perhaps more important from
other causes, that military spirit should
be excited throughout the state. No man
can say, how long it will be, before we shah
be called to arms to protect our indepen-
dencc, or to repel the aggressions of an in
snlting Toe. But every man knows, chat the
militia at this time, are not competent to
such service, or equal to the patriotism
and public spirit which i'll cases of emer-
gency have been ever manifested by Virgi.
InianS.
All who admit the public EFFICIENCY and
at the same time condemn these proposti-
ons ought certainly to substitute others,
which deserve preference. New and ex-
Pensivc projects, VIII not obtain either pa
tronage or notice, less they are support
ed by strong and irrefutablc arguments or
enforced by irresistible necessity. Have
such arguments been afforded? Do they
voluntarily occur? and does that necessity
exist? IF these questions shall be answered
in the affirmative, can it be believed, that
adequate remedies viii not be afforded and
without delays
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
FOR SALE,
..6 II i
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND
I 4 in Buckingham county, containing siz~
ty-two acres, lying on James river and ad-
Joining the town of Dugudsville the land
is rich, and has one Of the mott valuable
mill scites on it, Of any In the upper couu-
Try also a new excellent MAEUFAC-
TURING MILL, in the county of Camp
bell, about six miles below Lynchburg,
and in good condition for manufacturing
Rover, &c This property is rendered
more valuable, inasmuch as it is situated
in the heart Of very rich country, and tn
those who wish to turn their attention TO
the manufacturing Of flower, &C. it is an
object worthy their consideration. For
further particulars reference may be made
70 Col Vim. J. Lewis Of Campbell (who
Fill shew and negotiate for the above pro-
perty) or 70 the subscriber
JAG: 6. ANTHONY.
Richmond, 3Otii Dec. 1906 2w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06

#e~ TICKETS in the Second
Glars Of the William and Mary College Lo,ssr7
are f0T sac At Ibis stSse-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
PATERNUS.

The ErecufiUs haze made Me foIlo7riner
.4iifointmeHts in she 1874 Regiment Of
Ahftfa.
George w. Smith, Colonel, IN place of
Richard Adams, resigned: William Writ,
MAJOR, in place of Benjamin Wolfe, resign
cd : John Ambler, Major, in room of Geo
w. Smith, promoted
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
TUESDAY, December >.

The grand jury ordered to be summoned
to this day having appeared were empan-
nelled and sworn. Judge lines then deli
vered to them charge
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06
FOR THE ARGUS.

PROPOSITIONS for the establishment of q
CORPS TO ohcrate as a military school
as sveH as Public Guard.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-06

The rnonarchs Of Europe, have made
France military despotism they would
not suffer her 80 be free, and they are now
paying the price OF their temerity. They
viii find that an able, enlightened, military
despotisT, although not so conducive as a
republic to the happiness of its own peo-
pie, Is more dangerous to the independence
Of others. Those who wish to peruse one
Of the most elegant specimens of modern
history, as well as to see the causes which
have led to the present state of things,
would do well TO read the history of FIRE.
derrick William by Segur.
The preservation Of balance of power,
has long been n hypocritical illusion, con-
ducive to no good purpose. The partition
of Poland has long ago proven the fallacy of
that idea.
The western papers contain fun state
ment of the evidence, exhibited before the
committee OF the legislature at Frankfort,
appointed to enquire into the conduct of
Judge Sebastian. The dispositions and de-
cuments seem to establish the fact incontes-
tibly, that the Judge has been pensioner
of Spain.
COLONEL George 9ute-, President
Of the kentucky Court of.4hheais, has re-
signed his seat ia thar court i; and strong
hofeS are entertained, that Judge Wallace,
one Of the members Of the same court, IN
consequence of'the almost universal diSata.
Ero5aiion otthe heoftie, mill also resign.
Western World.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
TAKEN IN SHORT HAND,
By DAVID ROBERTSON,
eF PsTER4EEnG.

THIS publication will contain corea and,
full Sta eU,snt of the documents IN the cause,t
the aisurents Of counsel, and the opinion of
the Judges on the difeYeGt points discussed in.
udrg the preliminary and interesting pto.
ceedIngs winch occurred before the Gtand Ju-
ry wore sworn, s"d while thy were in dc bc-
r4irR.
l, will conci-t of two volumes bound in
bol'ds. Of which, the preciss number Of pases
cannot yet be ascerlainc& as the nisl Is rot &.
nishedi but the price will noI exceed tit,y cents
Tor every hundred pages II will, be less il il can
possibly b. aHorded. II Will De pu. to the press
as soon as possible. The frs, volume will be
ready 10 be Delivered in two, anu he second in
lou, months from the termination of the uzl,
and sooner if 1t can be accomplished 1t is es
Sen'ia 10 :: cor'eet execution OF the work tina. il
should not nc too hastily polished. TIE p,icc
must be paid on The delivery of the 6rs, volume
The arguments OF the counsel Will be de:ai.tt
verbatim ts uttercd-a3 also tie opinions of the
JdsSes-e1oept where tn wee read in court
III which cases. they Will b. published as read
and furnished by themselves
To all persons capable of reading and UNDER
sanding, this trial, Tie most Important rhat has
ever yea taken plaza in America, viii be anus.
ing and interesting and 10 the lawyer, politiciA
al, and man OF gene,ai information, IL Wi! be
Particularly gratifying and useful as comprc-
heraing valuable Tcatise on legal subjects,
especially High Treason
Ma RoHGRTsoN. with some inconvenience
TO himself. u.derook this publication at the
| earnest request OF many Icspeeia gentlemen,
and ~ com. lianoc vii what ne conceived 10 be
/ a very general desire II nc applications 10 him
were lniuced by y ish. 10 have = faithful and
cone9 ssatement ofthe Froce I.ngs. HIS known
! skill and experience in this ar; a stree inc
PaIuaiity in torme, publications.. and hia legal
and literary know edge. warrant the 5eiief, that
the utmost Confidence may BE- pat in ,he ideliy
and accuracy OF his report
To the foregoing VIII be adied, the ssb e..
| GueRt proceedings against Col. Burr. Ills trial
tor q misder!eanoT--f2rI preparing an expedition
| against Mexico aud he nation commit him.
ia oder to seud him TO Ksn:ucky to b. tired for
treason said 10 he committed ~ tee mouth oe
( irnherland river
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

dance rs witness. Mr. John Graham
lave Secretary of the Orleans Territory,
and now Chief Clerk in the Department
VI State) was the next witness introduced
His testimony was long, and circums,antiai,
hut perfectly clear, perspicuous, and cam
did, and of great importance. He was fol-
lowed by Stcjihea S. H'etch who was call
led To supply an omission in his testimony
the day before but which he had since re-
collected. He stated that, after dark, on
the evening before the militia were expec-
ted 10 search Col. Burr's boats for arms,
nine muskets and bayonets were taken out
OF capt Barry's boat by some of his party
and some also out of Captain Floyd's boat
obviously for the purpose OF concealment.
Il Mr.. DevI was then sworn but had
not tiuisaed delivering his evidence when
the court adjourned.
In tie Course Of these proceedings
proposal was made by MIR. Hay that the
witnesses who had been fully heard on the
part OF tle United States should bc dischar-
ged. Col. Burr said he had no objection
as to any, except Gen. EatoA, but lie wish
him To stay /; since he Intended to prove
facts against him which woalu shcw that
ne ought notto be admitted asa witness ia
any C9Urt Of Justice u-Gen. Eaton de-
clared he did not wish to be discharged.
Hc appears prepared 20 oppose his enc
mics. with all the frmness which Consci-
Gus truth and rcctitude inspire.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
French Evening Scho0h.

1Ee1
WILL. be opencd ON Y5gysdoy The lrSt of Cc-
w tober next. and continued cary cv'HiAg g. cm
five till nine o'tlocb, On the Main S,rcc,, ~ rhe
upper part Of the house At present occupied b.
carter b. Page, esq. For terms apply 70 An
hony Pe!zcr, teacher Of the french Language
Il Do.tor HaIer's Academy, IN Richr oud.
September IS, 1907, 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

retnTn where no person can VII: u2r;sl :
This method is pract,sed by Tic London
hremen, vino have hence acquired the
name of SaiaA,andrrS.-t5.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

/ "ett"n where no person can VII p3r;,i
This method is practsed by ,i.e LppG,
bremen, vino have hence acquired tin
name of SaiaAiandryS-i5
| The London Courier, a ministerial oaoe,
OF August 6, in speaking OF the af..,ir OF the
chesapeake, blames the English govern.
! ment tor what it calls its moderation, and
says, "We have carried moderation al
most TO meanness." 1t then scouts the idea
OF hostiiities on the part of the American
government, and says, " Two fifty gun
ships would burn, sink and destroy the
whole American navy" As those two fif-
~ gun ships must come within our waters
to attempt 1t, the event would be, they wou. ID
never get back.
A Gallant Naval Officer who has large
command in the Gun Boat Navy said 10
the writer of this, that with rim Cus.
Boats he TvouLd defend tie Har6oui. ef
.NeIO- York. against all tie Shih8 Of q;,o =
England could send against IL.
This opinion of his will stand examinati-
on. Not more than ten or twelve ships of
war at most can pass the Narrows abre ast
OF each other, and they will be raked fore
and att by several hundred shots from the
Gun Boats while they are passing, and VIII
have no where to so to repair the damage
they will sustain.
As to the stupid and cowardly project of
Blocks, it is, find, givenup 1t never was
advocated by any body but towards.
(Pn6. .ddO.
We have now assurances that the surren-
der of Stralsund 70 the French, has been
obtained. That the English had joined
the Swedes before the action. That the ac-
ton was severe; and some accounts say
the French suffered greatly in the conquest
which they obtained; and oslIer accounts,
that the English troops have been the great
est sufferers. AS this is the first time IN the
war in which The French have directly en-
gagged with truops in the service of England,
particular account of the action will lie
more welcome, as Il will discover how far
the inveterate preiudiccs of the French and
English could discover themselves in the
soldiers of the two nations. 1t is said that
the French suffered the English to land
without interruption, the more surely to
display their vengeance on this occasion,
and that they had serious opportunity.
ESSe1 Regisfer.J
MARRiED-On Thursday the 18th inst.
BIZ the Rev. Christopher M'Rae, Mr.. A
LEXhNDER TRENT, of Cumberls nd
county, to the amiable Miss MARY WILL
SON, eldest daughter of Mr.. James Will
son, of Buckingham.
On Tuesday evening last, ALEXAE-
DER M'RAE, Esqr. Lieutenant Govern
CT Of this Commonwealth, to Miss NANCY
HAYES, Of this city.
DIED-YcsterGav morning the Rev.
IAMl,S GOVT AMI of Tho c;ty
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

The result Of the trial Of Burr has ans
wercd the expectations Of some of our citi-
zens, but is not an event attended with
much pleasure to any. Enough has been
said to discover the real cause of alarm,
and they who wished success 10 the plan,
could not wish to see it end as it has from
this trial. The government will undoubt-
edly employ every caution against future
evils; and good citizens will learn many
lessons Of their duty from such TRANSACT
ons.--ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

Bank .Notes.-In AN action brought in
the Common Pleas on Friday se'nnight,
and which involved the fact of a sol. note
being stopped at the Bank, the same ha-
wing been stolen, Sir James Mansfield said,
"that tue Bank Of England had no Legal
right to refuse the payment of their own
notes; nor was it their province to detain
them from persons offering 5hem for pay
ment Such right on their parts would
tend 70 obsruct materially tho commerce.
al intercourse of the country when the
Notes of the Bank of England were SO uni
vcrSslly substituted for cash; & how was
every man bound To know, or IN every case
to enquire whether those notes, passing TO
him in the fair and ordinary course Of his
Euisyess, were or were not honestly came
by! IT was his Lordship's opinion, that am
acsion would lie against the Bank, for "a
note SO STOPPED" -Lond. Pap.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
Sep, as

TAKEN W b. The .ubscr,bc, ,,iny in the
oounty of Cumberland TWO E%'FREYS.
The one : DHlNDLE COW, nbou, mise years
old. witnou' any marx, or bIandi app. aiscd 10
nine doiais. The ether RED cow, ascas
eleven ycats old, with a crop IN he lsfi car,
slope in he under part Of the right ear aud both
horns sawed of appraised 20 eight doilats.
Jerman Baker.
WooiVill-, 18th Se7tambsr 1897. 3tw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

In the case Of FIRE, tive following is sug-
gesled TO those who may be employed in its
extinction As heat aud smoke ascend e.
the upper part Of the room, 4 stream Of
pure air occupies the space near the floor,
a person can crawl op his hands and knees
into room full of smoke, aud by keeping
his face close 30 the floor, he may 50 and
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26

DIED-YcsterGay morning the Rev.
JAMES COWLASD, of this city.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
At Private Sale.

At Private Sales
NEGRO COTTONS
White, Green Brown and B'ue Duiie.
Saga,hys and Ke'seys. ~ bales
Coarse Cloths. tiadneie ar, Rose B,ansets.-l4-,1
A g'eat variety Of Mns!ns. Inaia ano s;.,rsa
Goods, &c.
Also
Brown Sugar, in rhds
Cognisc ANA Apple Brandy
Hollands and Country Gin
Northern and Mountain vh::kes
N''issscs
Havana Sm-zr
Lo"d"n ra'ucu!ar Madairs W,us
L'aek Perpcc
Sar ANA Il ri Lon
Evt;hun Csrd;es anl So5p. &c.
Darnsdati, Foster & Sa,theil,
Huctfoneer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-09-26
&ale8 al Mu3nu,i,

nN Wednesday, the 3Oth instant,
" will he SOLD. without reserve, on = cr.s
dir e ni'r-iy days--2 Bale, Of Blue PLAINS.
Darmsda,t, Foster & SatcheA.
Sept %, 1907. ~.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
THREE DOLLARS REwARn.

Strayed away from the Subscriber, a.
boutthe 2Oth Oh last month, dark brown
Mare Colt, three years old this spring.
the only mark now recollectcd, is a small
snip on the centre OF her nose. She had
been shod before, but had only one snoe
on when she went away. The nair was
cut short off her tail, but she was never
dock q. The above reward and reason
able charges viii be given, TO any person
who Will bring her home, or give intor-
mutton where she may be found.
LANCELOT ARMSTRONG.
Wheeling May Is, 1907.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
( 1l6 }
GEORGE QUINN

Respectfully acquaints tho worthy inha-
bitants of Wheeling and its vicinity, that
he is very grateful for the many favours
conferred on him; and as he is going
down the river shortly, expects such as
are indebted to him to make Immediate
payment and those who have claims
against him will please to come in for
settlement.
Wheeling, June Sd, 1907.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
Valuabk Properly for Sale.

F"F""0!e /0P'V JV O1|es
AS | intend to remove to the State of
Ohio, | will sell the following described
property, in the Town Of Wheeling, so
low as to make the purchase an Object
to any person wishing to reside in this
part Of the State of Virginia.
One House and Lot in the centre of
the Town, on the Main street. calculat-
ed for a Tavern. The stand is not in
terror to any in the western country
The House IS two stories, 46 by 40 feet,
with Cellar under the wholc,-a two
story brick Kitchen, and Stale. This
property, if not sold by September next,
| viii rent.
One other House & Lot on the Main
street, now occupied by Peter Sockman.
The House is two stories with a Cellar,
Smoke-house, & Stable, which will make
it suitable for Family and Store.
| have also, within six or even miles
of Wheeling, ESQ acres of LAND, with
q small improvement, which | VIII dis
pose of low.
DENNIS CASSAT.
May Il, 1907.
FOR SALE, TWENTY LOTS
in the Town OF Frankfort, in the State
OF Ohio, 40 miles from Wheeling, on the
main road to Chilicothe. The situation
OF Frankfort is so advantageous, that it
Will in all probability be fixed on as the
Seat of Justice for new county, which
it is expected viii in a short time be
struck of from Muskingum and Bel
mont counties.
TO BE LEASED,
SIX Quarter-sections Of Land, on the
road from Wheeling 10 GAINESVILLE, suit
able for Tavern Stands,-two Of which
are improved. D. CASSAT.
Wheeling, May H., 1901. If.
For SALE,
En1I,bv N7orYo XZo.,,,,.,
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1807-06-11
NoT1cE.

Whereas Clement Brooke has assign
ed his property, real and personal, to us
the Subscribers, for the benefit of his
creditors /; all persons indebted to the
said Clement Brooke, are required to
make immediate payment to US, The
necessity of having the affairs of this
trust speedily arranged, renders it ne
cessary to state that prompt attention
IS expected TO this notice.
JOHN 1RIMBLE,
WIN. LEE.
Baltimore Sd April, 1907. 12t