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REVISED CODE.
SECOND VOLUME.

THE SUBSCRIBERS to the SECOND
VOLUME of the REVISED CODE. and
the public in general, are respectfully in.
formed, that with 4 view to render the work
in every respect worthy of the public pa-
tronage, large fonts of entirely new type
composing every description of letter ne
cessary for such work, were at an early
period, ordered from the foundcry of Messrs
Binny and Ronaldson, at Philadelphia, An
unexpected delay in complying with THAI
order, has produced a correspondent delay
in the publication of the book but the MAJ
terials are now shipped and will no doubt
be received in a few days....The patrons
OF the work may be assured that ample
compensation will be made, by the superb
or style IN which the typographical part
VIII be executed, and the additional matter
which will be comprehended in the volume
For, besides embracing every subject STAT
ed IN the prospectus, it is intended 10 in
sert the Acts Of the next Session of the
General Assembly. =. Except those Acts.
the volume will be completed before the
meeting of the next Legislature after
which very short period will elapse be.
fore it is ready for delivery and with all
those improvements it will be furnished +,
subscribers at the original price. To nom
subscribers, however, the price will be con.
sderably advanced.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

dierou Irio, -H9ril %.
Extract of a. letter from me district of
.iair!., dated .1hrH 8th.
The last wiuter has been the most severe
here of any til csc 30 years. From the lst
to the Sd of this month we had the most
terrible storm of any this season, which left
the snow on a, level FIVE feet deep The ice
in the Kennebeck was remarkably thick,
and in conseq uence of a great fresh, did
considerable damage bridges, mill dams,
fences and lumber of all kinds were borne
promiscuoussI away. Where the ice JAM
med togcthcf' and stopped, it exhibited an
interesting view: i measured one of these
bodies of ice in the middle of the river, and
found it twe nty-six feet thick, and twelve
of 1t above water.
"ReoHs on heafs IN mighty chaos rose,
+" Ind 1yett destruction round"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
F,om P6,lodeisbia. AsriL 81

Last evening arrived the sAip Frederick Augns-
tus, captain Potter. 90 days from Amsterdam
who informs thar it was current 81 the time of
his sailing hat on or about the LIST of March
the Russians had gained considerable advantage
of rhe French, who. with the emperor q, their
head, had charged the Russians seven times, and
were as often Tepulsed; that the French had
fetreatsd 100 Dutch miles and left the Russians
in possession Of the winter quarters la civ occu
pied by the French. Cap. = lef at Amster
dam, the brig Isabella. Crane, Of this port, the
Juno, Of Norfolk and ship Clyde Acorn, OF
New York, all discharging the Elesuor. Tay.
loT, to sail the day after him for Baltimore, and
the ship Hardware, Laur, Of New York, baias
ting for HuIl-rhe Hamlet, Harding, of this
port for ST. Ubes, sailed some time before capt
Potter. --BTddjoyd's True liner.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
TUG I 7 ER WITH
A n A p p l. n DIX,
In svhieh 7viHbe inserted,

IN foHteh 7ptH De inserted,
I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted
i'll the last edition of the Revised Code.
III. A compilation of the several laws for the
establishment of the James River, Potow-
mac, Appomattox and Dismal swamp Ca-
nal companies; in all Of which the state
has an interest
III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutu-.
afAssurance Society against fire on build.
ings of the state of Virginis
Nv. Laws concerning the Northern Neck,
" A Table of Fines Forfeitures, Penalties
and Amercements, designating such as
are To the use of the commonwealth
such as go towards lessening the county
levy; such as belong to individuals and
such as are appropriated to any particu4
lar object.
VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.
VII Acts authorising the erection of Toll
Bridges.
All the Acts comprised in this volume,
have been carefully collated by a gentle-
man of the bar-Notes Of reference to for
mer and subsequent statutes, are annexed
to each chapter, and c1pious INDEX will
be given at the end of the work.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

may have served, in the late enterprise to
the Pacific ocean, conducted by Messrs.
Lewis and Clarke, and that the sum of ele-
ven thousand dollars be and the same here
by is appropriated to discharge the same,
out of any monies in the treasury not o.
therwise appropriated.
NATHI.. MACON, 80
Sneaker Of the House Of Representatives.
s. SMITH,
President of the Senate PRO temfiore.
March 8, 1807.-APPRovED.
TIL: JEFFERSON.
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FAIRFIELD RACES.

FIRST DAY-Jockcy Che CRh.
Mr.. r. Wormley'sS f. Nettletop,l
by Spread Eagle, 5
Mr.. Wade Mosby's Br. F. Hum
mingbird, by Alderman,
Mr.. WIN. iohnston's Is. G. by ALL @
dorman,
Col. II. Burnley's S. F. Casleet, by J > =
Dare-Devil,
Mr.. f. Smock's B. F. Nosegay, by2
Knowsley,
Mr.. Temples B. c. by Americus, d
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
NOTICE.

REBECCA DENNIS, my wife, and my
self, having parted by mutual &C ,3ent, for
mally expressed Under our hands and
seals, and she having received from me a
sum of money in hand in lieu of all claims,
for maintenance or dover, all persons are
desired to take notice that shall not con-
slider myself bound for any purchases or
contracts Of any description which she
may hereafter make.
BENZ AMIN DENNIS.
Richmond, May 18th, 1907. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
(By Authority
TE
AN ACT

.-. AN ACT
Making compensation to Messfs. Lewis
and Clarke and their companions
BE it tHdcfed bV The Senate and H2use
Of RejireseRtGtiUeS ofthe United STATES of
dmeric0, in Congress assembled, That the
secretary of war be, and he is hereby di-
rected 70 issue land warrants TO Meriwe-
ther Lewis and William Clarke, for one
thousand six hundred acres each TO
John Ordway, Nathauiel Pryor, the heirs,
or legal representatives Of Charles Floyd
(deccascd) Patrick Glass;, William Braiton,
john Collins, John Eolter. Pier Cruzatte,
Joseph Field, Reuben Field, Robert Frazier,
Silas Goodrich, George Gibson, Thomas p.
Howard, Hugh Hall, Francis Labruche,
Hugh M'Neal, John Shields, George Shan
non, John Potts, John Baptiste L. Page,
John r Thompsoa, William Warner,
Richard Windsor, Peter Wiser, Alexander
Willard, joseph Whiteho1sc, George Drui
yard, Tousaint Charbolc, r lehard Wor-
( fcngton, and John Newman for three hun
/ dred and twenty acres each which several
/ warrants may, at the option Of the holder,
! or possessor, be located with any register
! or registers of the land Offices subsequent
/ 20 the public sales in such office, on any Of
! the public lands in the United States living
! on the west side Of the Mississippi, then
and there offered for sale, or may be re.
ceived At tho rate Of two dollars Der acre,
/ in payment Of any such public lands.
Sec. .. Ind he IL further enacted, That
double pay shall be allowed, by the score.
tarv Of war TO each of the before named
lpersons, agreeable &c the time he or they
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
RUM I.

SqueaYnish people OF these times say la
borers cs.pnot live without rum. But how
did they live in old times, when they did
as much work, and had scarce drop of
rum
Oistiller.es were not known in the world
till modern times. Sacred history informs,
that the reapers of Boaz, wealthy farmer
Of Palestine, made use of vinegar & water.
This drink was also used by the ancient
Romans * Carthagenians. "'They suppor-
ted (says writer the fatigues of laborious
marches in the w&rmest climates & seasons,
5under a load Farms, which in some instan-
ces weighed sixty pounds, without any Other
liquor TO allay their thirst, than vinegar
and water" A drink composed ofvinegar
and water, sweetened with molasses or
brown sugar, is cooling, nourishing and in
vigorating. 1t defends the human system,
as well against putridity, as against the
scorching beams of the sun and is also We
ny palatable to those who have ben accus-
toned to it.
Happy would it be, if farmers and o.
| theirs who pursue laborious callings, would
be induced TO substitute this cooling, nou-
rishins, cheap and Wholesome drink, for
the liquid FIRE. that is now in common
use.--Baiance.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
AN ACT

For the relief of Daniel s. Dexter. a..
Be il enacted by the Senate and House
Of RenresentatiUes Of rte Un;fed STATES
Of america, IN Congress assembled, That
Daniel S. Dexter, of Providence, and state
of Rhode Island. be discharged from his
imprisonment upon Judgment obtained
against him in favor, Of the United States f;
Provided however, that he shall first as
sign and convey all the estate, real and
personal, which he may now own or be en-
titledto, to some person or persons, for the
use and benefit of the United States, under
the direction OF the secretary of the trea-
sury: Provided also, that the said judg-
nent shall remain in full force against any
estate which the said Daniel s. Dexter may
hereafter acquire and that process may
az any time be thereon issued against the
same; and provided tina. nothing contain
ed in this act shall be construed to dis
charge the late supervisor of the district
OF Rhode Island from any legal liability for
not taking bonds of the said Dexter for the
faithful discharge of his duty.
49, p, NATHL. MACON, tip,
Sneaker Of the House of Representatives..
n S. SMITH,
President Qfthe Senate fro temhore.
March 5, 1907.
APPRoNED,
TIL: JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

DR.. Morse, of Elizabeth town, had seve~
raj winter mornings discovered much of his
wood had disappeared during the night
lie therefore sat up one night to watch, to
detect the maraUder. About midnight, he
saw one of his neighbors come to his pile,
shoulder large log, and bear it off The
doctor Immediately gathered his arms full
of wood, and lightly followed him at dis
lance. The neighbor arrived at his own
door and threw down his log-when the doc
tor also threw down his load on the top of
it, exclaiming-" There d-n you, there's
acme small zuood 10 burn qvith your log :"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
7 I n Il

About o'clock OF Sunday morning last,
The ship Betsey, Capt. Tread7vsH, of New
York, was discovered TO be ON FIRE at MUIR
rays wharf IN Norfolk. The fasts were
Immediately cut, and tho ship drifted down
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
CUSTOM HoUsE-RICHMoND.

ENTERED.
Sch'r Adventure, Town, Philadelphia.
Sloop Industry, Price, G.. +. Harbor.
Sally Ann, Hicks, do.
Sch'r Polly & Peggy, Cockey, Baltimore.
Commerce, Fenner, Norfolk.
CLEARED.
Sloop Amer, Blackmon, Philadelphia.
Sch'r Eliza Tice, Tice, New York.
SloOp Lark, Ireland, Philadelphia.
Sch'r Regulator, Sears, Baltimore.
Two Sisters, Ricketts,, Philadelphia.
Sloop Oliver, Goodrich, New York.
Sch'f Jane, Pearson, Philadelphia.
Samuel, Shaw, Charleston.
Sroop Industry, Price, New York.
Sally Ann, Hicks, do
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

John F. ROBERTSON of Manchester,
. who holds the note of Job Greene Of Rich
mond, for 6 $50 dated the Path March
last AS stated in the above advertisement, y
given at ninety days, negotiable in the
bank of Virginia, in part payment of two
thousand Bushels Of coal, tobe delivered at
c. Bucks coal yard, is provided with cerS
tfcates sufficient TO prove that the above
coal was made tender otto the said Greene,
and that he accepted the same as in full Of
the said note.
May CtlI, 1907. st
-
"SseL Greene's adUefHsmenf, 1sf hage,.
81 column This hafer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
From NoRfoLK, Apr1l 9O.

From NORFOLK, April so.
For these two days past, report was cur
rent in this place, that the ship Two Bro
theirs, in 81 days from Liverpool, was board
ed going up the Bay to Baltimore, by a boat
belonging to one of the British vessels in
Lynhaven Bay, the Captain Of which in
formed the boarding officer, that accounts
were received at Liverpool Of a terrible
battle having been fought on the fret of
March by the French and Russians, in which
the former we're totally put to the rout, and
that in consequence there had been very
splendid Examinations all over England.
The following extract Of letter, from a
j., gentleman in Cowes, 60 his correspon dent
in this city, corroborates the information,
which we have heretofore published OH the
same subject -
awe have further proof, by the admis-
sion Of several American ships from hence
into the ports of Holland, that Bonaparte' s
decree Is relaxed in regard 20 ships from
America, that have called here for orders
Phil True american.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

At a tea-party, young gentleman (be-
ing at a loss for conversation said, "Pray,
Miss, does not your mother keep Cow 20
Z" No, sir, (replied the young lady but your
mother keeps car 20
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06
w. HAIGHT,

III Court held for Cumberland county,
the Esd day Of March, 1907.
James Morton& Company, Comp'ts } In
GgaiHst Chan
Drury Watson & John Bib, Def'ts. 0eey
THIS day came the plaintiffs by Henry f.
Watkins their attorney, and the de-
PENDANT Drury Watson not having entered
his appearance and given security accord
ing to an act ofassembly and the rules OF this
court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
Of the court that the said Drury is not an
inhabitant of this state: On the motion Of
the plaintiff by their counsel aforesaid, II is
ordered, that the said defendant do appc az
here on the first day of July court next
and answer the plaintiffs bill, and that a
copy of this order be inserted in some news.
paper published in the city of Richmond
for two months successfully and posted al
the front door Of the courthouse of this Coun.
ty on some court day.
a copy-Attest,
SAM. EOBSON, DC.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

A white man meeting an Indian, asked
him, "Whose Indian are YOU 20 to which
the copper-faced genius replied, Z" am
God Almighty'S Indian; whose Indian are
you 20
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the river; but the Are could not be arres-
led, and this fine ship with valuable cargo
OF tobacco, wheat and -four, with which he
was fully laden, were consumed, except "a
bout forty Hhds. of tobacco, the greater
part of which was much damaged.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

L1TERAfY.--Mr. Pirkcrton has pub
lished new edition Of his ho5erH Gso-
erahhy in three volumes quarto.-'The first
edition Of Cark8on'8 Portraiture Of QHI-
kerism published in England consisted ot
two thousand FIVE hundred copies, viii n
were all purchased within two months aft ~
being finished AZ press, without the aid IF
advertising. A second edition with cons
derable alterations was published in +
bruary last. Clifford and n. p. Hor
will shortly put to press n History JHe
Administration Of fhe kqfe Mr.. Pin -hich
will be comprised in four octave vol res-
Mr.. Cruttwel, of Bath, has for - vetal
years past, devoted his whole time = pre-
pairing a new edition Of his Gene, ! ca
zettcer, which is now in the pres MIR.
Northmore, has nearly completed an Epic
| Poem, of ten books, entitled UashiHgtoH,
or Lf5erfy Resfored. 1t is entirely foun-
ded upon historical records.--A Mr.. Ianson
who lately returned TO England from this
country,is preparing for publication "A view
Of The sfatc ofsociefy in HmericG, accom-
panied with a number o. cngravings.
Dem pfese.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

Two designs gainst the life of Napoleon,
it is reported, have been discovered at
Warsaw the one was by general who,
on being sent for by Bonaparte, shot him
self the other was by Polish lady, who
was detected by Fodche, the minister Of
police, with a dagger in her sleeve.
Lon. HaiteT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-06

The Trustees Of Princeton College pub
licly erheHed eleven of the Students, and
dismissed six others, at their late meeting.
The residue, upon proper submission may
return.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-15
REVISED CODE.
SECOND VOLUME.

THE SUBSCRIBERS to the SECOND
VOLUME of the REVISED CODE and
the public in general, are respectfully in
formed, that with view to rendert the work
In every respect worthy of the public pa
tronage, large fonts of entirely new type
composing every description of letter ne
cessary for such work, were at an early
period, ordered from the foundery of Messrs
Binny and Ronaldson, at Philadelphia. Aa
unexpected delay in complying with that
order, has produced correspondent DELAY
In the publication of the book; but the ma.
terials are now shipped and win no doubt
be received in a few days. The patrons
OF the work may be assured that ample
compensation will be made, by the superb
or style in which the typographical part
will be executed, and the additional matter
which will be comprehended in the volume
For, besides embracing every subject stat
ed in the prospectus, it is intended to in
sert the Acts of the next Session of the
General Assembly. Except those Acts,
the volume will be completed before the
meeting of the next Legislature; after
winch very short period will elapse be-
fore it is ready for delivery and with all
those improvements it will be furnished to
subscribers at the original price. To non
subscribers, however, the price will be con-
siderably advanced.
May I, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-15
FOR SALE,
SETEN HUNDRED ACRES OF FIRST RATE
SoU7H VEST
MOUNTAIN LAND,

FORMERLY a part of the estate of the
Il late Col. lanes Madison, and lying in
Orange county, within forty-five miles of
Fredericksburg, and seventy-tive of Rich
mond. The above tract of land is general
ly considered the best tract of high land in
the county for tobacco, corn and wheat, and
will produce from ten TO fifteen bushels of
wheat TO the acre without manure or any
other aid. There is suihciency of uea-
dow land on it, and most OF il reclaimed.
1t is under good fences, and in the course
of the year shall put on it tolerable
dwelling house and an excellent barn three
stories high, with stable in the tower one,
with wheat machine on the Scotch model.
Another tract of LAND, lying in AM
herst county, on Harris's creek, within six
miles of iynchburg, and containing five
hundred and FIVE acres, being part of tract
formerly belonging to Col. Hugh Rose, dec.
This tract is considered of equal quality 10
any land, in a neighborhood generally es-
teened the hes: soil for tobacco Ill Amherst.
Any person inclined to purchase the land
in Orange, will apply to the subscriber re-
siding on the premises; and for the land i'm
Amherst, to G. A. Rose, of Lynchburg, OF.
to Mr.. Landon Cabell, of Amherst. Ne
groes lin families) will be taken in ex-
change for either or both of che above tracts
of land. ROBERT II. ROSE.
Orange, April Sth, 1907. sm
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Patent Em-bOund Doors, Bo0teas,
and Shoes.
JOHN BEDFORD,
ILA DELpHI A,

ID RESPECTFULLY informs the public
N in general, and Store-keepers in par
ticular, that he is now prepared TO supply
them with the above valuable goods, whole
sale and retail, on moderate terms.
Shoemakers, also, may be supplied with
patent-rights, on easy terms, which they
VIII ind 1t highly their interest to obtain,
as they can, by this improvement, make
tour times the quantity of shoes, with their
usual number of hands for example, the
usual work of three men, is only three pair
OF common shoes per day whereas in the
improved way, three men, with the assis-
lance OF boy, can make from twelve to
hfteen pair per day. Thus the advanta-
ges resulting from this Improvement, are
evidently Of the most essential importance :
IN the hrst place, three fourths of the la
Dor is saved: in the second place, half the
leather is saved, (for one pair of shoes,
made in this way, will wear as long as two
pair, made in the usual Way and, in the
third place, there is a saving of fax (at
the rate OF one pound, to twentv-four pair
OF shoes) they are also much more water-
pronf than the others, and easier nended.
These are well ascertained facts. prov
ed by actual experience. The pstentee
therefore hopes, that AN Improvement,
fraught with such important public utility
Will not only engage the attention, but the
encouragement of every friend 10 the in
FAINT manutnCtures of this country. II NAV
not DE aniss to remark, that the country
Shoemaker, in particular, may derive in
ca'culdble advantages from this improve
ment, as he can supply his customers in
one-fourth of the time he has usually de-
voted 20 that purpose, and have the other
three-fourths for the cultivation of his
farm, or other avocations.
Price Of patent-rights, for the country,
100 dollars. For states, districts or towns,
in proportion. Applications NAV he made
to the Patentee, or to Mr.. Jacob Harrison,
Richmond. 3m Feb. ID, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-15
TOGETHER WITH
AN A P PENDIX.

IN which zviH6 be inserted,
i. Such Public Acts as have been omitted
IN the last edition of the Revised Code.
ii. A compilation of the several laws for the
establishment of the James River, Potow-
mac, APpomattox and Dismal Swamp Ca !
nal companies; in all OF which the state
has an interest
Ill. Acts for the establishment of the Mutu-
al Assurance Society against FIRE on build
lngs of the state of Virginia.
Nv. Laws concerning the Northern Neck
V. A Table of Fines Forfeitures, Penalties
and Amercements, designating such as
are to the use of the commonwealth
such as so towards lessening the county
levy; such as belong to individuals and
such as are appropriated to any particu !,
lar object.
vi: Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.
VII. Acts authorizing the erection of Toll
Bridges.
All the Acts comprised in this volume,
have been carefully collated by eentIe-
man of the bar-Notes of reference to for
mer and subsequent statutes, are annexed
to each Chapter, and copious INDEX win
be given at the end Of the work.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-07-15
Il Dr0r!a.slatintl.
WHEREAS ii is certified tn the E,

M HEkEAS 1t rs certified to the Execu-
w tive by the Court of the county of
Culpeper, that the courthouse of the said
county is in such state of destruction from
natural decay, as to be unfit for the accom-
mediation of the court of the county afore.
said; and 1t being suggested that the Ma
sons Hall in the town of Fairfax, within
the said county of Culpeper, will afford
the accommodation required by the said
Court, until the said courthouse can be
repaired or rebuilt: have therefore tho't
TIT with the advice of the Council of State,
to issue this proclamation, hereby notify
ing all whom it may in any manner con-
Germ, that from and after the date hereof,
the court for the county of Culpeper shall
set and be holden in the said Mason's Hall,
in the town of Fairfax and county of Gull
pepper aforesaid, until the house heretofore
used for that purpose, shall be fully and
|, completely repaired or rebuilt.
Given under my hand as Governor, with
the Seal of the commonwealth an
nexed, at Richmond, this goth dav of
L. S. June, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seven,
and thirty-frst of the common
wealth.
(Signed)
WILLIAM II. CABELL,.