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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

We the subscribers, Judges of the &c
W neral Court, have pursuant to law al
lotted the Judges Of the respective District
Courts as follow: Richard Parker and z =
bert White, jr. esquircs, to the Districts Of
Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia court
house Paul Darlington, ir. and Francis
I. Brooke, esqulres, to the Districts Of
Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick court
house and Suffolk Edmund Winston and
William Nelson, ir. esquircs, to the Dis
tricts of Prince Edward courthouse, Frank
lin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet
Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prem
tbs and John Tyler, esquires, to the Dis
tricts Of Northumberland, King & Queen,
Williamsburg and Accomack courthouscs.
And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holmes,
cs4uires, to Stanton, charlottesville, FREE
dericksburg and Haymarket districts at the
next succeeding terms thereof.
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AIsCAY and COWAN,

FAVE lust receicej NV the intc arrivals frnr,
: 4 London, alarae and Cashia ADJ" assert lcn;
Of WATCHES, with . variety Of articles Of
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
NOT ICE.

ny virtue Of a deed Of trust, a parcel Of
- choice NEGROES consisting Of ten
Men, that have been accustomed TO live in
the upper country, and as likely as any in
the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale
to the highest bidder, to satisfy debt due
Carter Page, esq. by the Messieurs Dcane's,
at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the
2Gth Of January next, (being court day y a
credit Of .welve months will be allowed, the
purchasers giving bond and approved secu-
rity. 1t is agreed by the parties that the
subscriber shall act for the trustee.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr.
Nov. II, 1906. wtds
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SELLING Of CHEAP.
M kn hi NJ ID 6

NJ. e. b. YERS,
INTENDING to decline the retail bust
=. ness, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the
whole or any part Of their present stock of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
Valuable Medicines.

DUBLIC confidence has never been more de-
l. liberasely and firmly repoied, and perhaps i'll
no in!tance more uitly, than it appears in the ef
fieacy OF HAMiLTON'S WORM LOZENGES,
prepared aud fold, wholelale and retail, by BAN-
NAH LRl no. So, Maidcn-lane, New York
And in Richmond, (only) at 5. Pleafants' Print.
ng-ofiee,
The proprietor has lately prcfented to the public
eye the teNimony OF the Hon. a. G. Hsnfon,
Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr., Mother,
aud OF other dininguiIbed and respectable charae-
tiers. The following cafes, of more recent OCCUR
renee, are now RESPECTFULLY fabni,ted.
Copy Of letter from Mr.. Henry .icferman, Brick
Eyer, MdgGsire-Sncef, near Broaavsay, ,Ja1:.
81, 1904.
SrR-is would &c ungratcful were TO with
bold my tshimony in favor OF H5miltan's Worm.
DeRroyiGg Lozenges. had been between FIVE
and fix years pait much indifpofed, and latterly
ofrcn tornented with fevere gripping and pains of
the bowels troubled with ofFeniiye breath, and
with violent feyerifh ht, 9rd other obvious fymp.
toms OF worms ; But freq ,sutiy hearing your
Worm Lozenges recomms. ued in cafes lIlilar 20
mine determined on trial of them "a nv Ian
re!onrce. The f.a dofe evacuated twelve CT
thirteen feet o. tape worm two other doles were
k:n which broush, away qusntity OF matter
like broken !kips and pieces Of worms. iuppofc
the tape worm. voided 1T different times mufl
have exceeded fcrty Fest.---Thc als1oG in
credible benefit / received from this msdieine,
induced me to give doie 70 child of mine who
Was Pinng and iickly it producsd tia fan,c good
eaea in thiSiuGance, expelling 4 worm Of diff
erent kind, from nine TO twelve inches long, and
at the famc time reRorins good Rate ofhealth,
1remain, Sir, yoars, &c.
HENRY ACKasMAN,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
AADREW J.lNfESoA'S
Alexandria Crackers

NOV landing, consignment by Mr.,
L JamieSon, direct from me Bakery Of
ais 4" far famed ereeAient CRfCEERS,"
m barrels, hcT barrels ard Kegs. .Aiso
NUbs,Ty.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
PILOT BREAD.

ind for sale Cat the bakerY Price IN .9ier-
andTa, and charges at RE stare !ateiy
occwhied By DGessrs. Grarberry cad Han
cock, by
JASTIsS SlFIiR,
Hho has in store ioTv priced Btuc, sack
6st Cloth, end assorted FLH.Mh'ELS,
which he sill acN 6cygain. .4iso IA
DLi PIECE obs very cheat.
Richmond, Dec. /, 1896. IF
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06
EVIDENCE or John WOOD,

i know nothing that viii amount to eyi
dence. For some time past have cha,r.
cd my opluion respecting the condu;t Of
Mr.. Burr, and am pursuadsd he has no
intention of doing any ,hiag contrary 70
the laws and interest of the United States
The contract entered iass hetgeen col
Burr and Browa stated as above, have
been informed relates only 10 opeaio,
a canal on tbs Ohio aud the ceaduc.
col. Burr at ST.. Louis add New Or!sss
related only 10 land speculation.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06

ed into nv calculations. May ! be de. :.
feated init, if Ihaye been the exeter .
it. One of the principal motives 70 .iS
confidence which | teel that my enem'ss
will be destroyed, is that see 10 1nsli
conduct the 6ugerof a providence, wnlc !,
willing that traitors should be puntsf's;a.'
has so far driven all wisdom from tne'l
councils that, although they think 70 attack
me in a moment OF weakness, 'RsY oass
chosen the very ins,au. when am strong
,ess."
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06

and arms prepare and provide the !,
Tor carrying Cd military expedi,;aas 's
lenterprize against the dominion, of y
king of Spain aforesaid, who is q, y
with the said United States, to w;. r's
provinces 10 North America, which =, y
the dominions OF sae said king Of SaV
contrary to the laws Of the Ualsed S.,
10 sach cases provided, and agaias, !,
said u. S.
And SO the jurors aforesaid apap H..
oath aforesaid, do say that the said A.
Burr is guilty Of the misdemeanors slr,s
said, contrary TO the laws OF the u ST., !.
and against the peace and dignny ,dt'
Of.
! [Here follows the special report Of 4
grand jury as already given in our D
perl :
Evidence Of Joseph M. Street given i
the Grand Jury ia the case Of the U. s
VS.. col. Aaron Burr.
| can give the grand jury no informa,a
relating to the indictment. My knowlsdp
OF the business being entirely from info,
nation. The contract said 10 be enlcr.d
into between Aaron Barr aad John Brow
In toe second number of the Weston
World, under the head Of No Bm,iss
No Fedsrahsua," alluded only TO opsalup
a canal on the north wsss sides ofShe OH.
Nor do l know any person who eas
give any Information relative TO the iudIst
mene.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06
General Assembly Of Virginia.

The Virginia Legislature have not YET
adopted any acts CT considerable import
snce.
A bill has passed the house of delegates,
making penal the stealing of Sank M'ta,
add the forging Of checks upon toe back.
The bill to suspend the slave law OF The
last session, has been shorn OF lis mON
in por,ant features. The section psrut
ting the importation from our sis:er siale'
of slaves, oblsned by bsguest, uiarrisS:,
or demise, is lost: The lay as it nos
atands amended, naodiGes the law oil .hs
last session ID only three points ISL Il
a naan owns a tract c. :apd, lying pard'
10 this aud partly 10 another state, he mq
bring his slaves from one part OF his farm
70 another, without TO, feisure. 2. Every
banqJfde owaeE OF slave. who brloased
TO hiu, before lsst January, may bring them
into Virginia from another state. 5. Eve
~ inhabusnt Of another state u,ay bring
or send such slaves :nto Virgins as az
travelling servants or sse gagged 10 III
Tansporsssioa of produce Ehs bill as j
is thus amended lies upao !hs table.
The committee of finance have rePsf'
cd The iacompstency Of the presen, re-
sources to meet the prsssse expenditures
and have recommended al increase OF 'h
tax upon law process particularly 10 to;
superior cour,s) upon riding carriages, sna
upoa stud ko.ses. Should the Legislature
propose to raise the salary of the Jndsa
Of the court of appeals, the ftst is, per-
hzps, the most proper expedient fol eHsa'|
ing sais object; it brisg (g.oera!ly sps"
iag) one OF the souudsst principles OF 'a''
a!ioa, that every particular essabIishn'D'
should pay its own expenees. The cOa''
Of appeals is intended for the benefit Of
particular class of suffers. tits but fal'
therefore, tbs. they should principally con-
tribute TO the support of the judges Wv
the INCREASED tax on the law process OF w
superior court will contribute TO their Os'I
fit, by facilitating the administration "
justice In shas court Il
A till TO amend sae Peoeteu.isry sy"as
is now before the house. One OF IFS "
lects is, to alter the system of interHd'p,
i'ce; another, TO prevent the iutyoddea..,,
OF slaves or free mols.tocs lv substitute
o.her oaass Of punishment, 10 place
confinement.
'Fhe Senate have rejected the btu -
afWa'Hg The county of Amherst. .,o
lMr. Garland Of that county. has p ~
posed TO the house of delegates q new ~. =
ransemens of the Senatorial D'ssr'I'. 40
The object is probably to make suen eu nsr
es IN the Law of 1875 ON this point =, .sua
increase tas influence of the upper y
ties,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06

on 4 level with its necessities. Such 70 sne
astonishing exlcnt OF our resources, .aa.
even The vices and extravaganza OF the la.e
administrators have not prevented the Iul'
flment of our engagements. Juoge 1ne 81,
what will now be our expectations az well
as your own. when prodigality shall De
succe eded by plan OF wise economy. aud
when a Just appropriation OF the resources
of The country has fixed the rights OF go.
yern4nent, and confirmed those OF the 10"
dsvidual? Hasten then TO avail yourselves
4 of the advantages which these favorable
dispositions offer 70 you, and which our
mutual relations cannot tail OF establishing
on solid foundation. BE not afraid OF
having your expectations OF Certain croft
disappointed, whatever may be the number
of your vessels trading 10 our ports, or
however extensive your speculatlena may
be; 50 abundant crop, and produce OF eve
ry kind already manufactured, await your
arrival, and YOU are assured at meeting
with quick and ready disposal of your
adventures.
Done at The Cape, the oath of Oc.o.1
Der, 1906.
The chief Of the government of Hayti.
(Signed)
HENRY CHRlSTOPHE,
By his excellsncy the secretary OF sovern.
ment,
(Signed)
R0UANEZ, the Younger.
--4~ss: CO :ssasn-----
IT States Us. T. Adalr Il A. Burr,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06

By his excelIsney the secretary OF govern.
ment,
(Sigaed)
ROUANEZ, the Younger.
--.~4,: CO :ssaas--
U. States Us. Adalr 4 A. Burr.
The Fyaak6rt Palladium Of Dec. II. gives
the follo7ving account Of proceedings IN
the .. S. Kensucky district curt;
On December I'd the following grand
jury was impanneled:
Abraham Hiye, fercesaa, William Stoole,
George Madison, John Patrick, Thomas
Lewis, Richard Appsfson, Peter B. Orms-
by, Nathaniel Harf. Joseph Winloek, A.
brahaa Owen, Richard D4yinpor,, Eli
i4h Nj. Coviagson, Robers Johnson, Gi.
eholas Laton, John kenson, Nicholas Mil.
Ter, Richard Brice, George Greer, John
Bacon, Richard Fog, Thomas Respass,
and Francis RatciiH.
On December Sd the attorney OF the
district preferred 10 the grand jury an 10.
dic,men, against 9ohg Adair, which as
there was not time to go through The en-.
curry, The grand jury was adjourned 10 the
oext day.
% the 4lh of December, the grand ju-
nv retarned the bill 20 DC "nos trne bill.
The following is the bill preferred
United States sf americas
Kentucky district, TO nit.
The grand juFy empanueled and sworn
in aud tor ;he body Of lhe SAID district, do
on their oashs present, thai osstaIs joha
Adair, formerly of the county Of Mercer,
in said district, did at said county and dis.
trict. On the FIRST day of Angus, last past,
10 the present year, 1906, with force aud
arms, then and there wilfuIly add uolaw
fully, aud from evil premeditssicn, set on
foot, and prepare for military expedition
and enterPrize, then and there agsins, the
dominions of The king of Spain, who is
az European prince, at peace win tic y
S. TO wit: lhe provinces Of Mexico In
NORTH America, which appereain to the
domipions Of the said king os Spain, con.
trary to the laws Of the II. States in such
cases provided, aud against the peace aud
.dignisy OF the said u S.
DAVEISS for Us.
90 Dec the attorney preferred az ia
dictment agsiast Aaroa Bnrr, bot no, I.av-
ing time to 60 through with the same, they
were adjourned uniii the mex, day.
On the 9Th Dec returned the iadict.
ment DOT true BILL
The following is the indictment prefer.
red:
United States Of Amsrica:
Kentucky district, to nit.
The grand jury OF the u. S, in sad for
the body OF the said district, do on their
oaths present, that certain Aaron Burr.
late OF the city of New York. and vice
pfeaIdent Of the said u. S. did with force
aod arms. atshs county of Fayeste, In said
district, on the twenty fifth day of No
Vea'oef last past, wiIfully and snlawfullv,
sod from evil premedisa,iou, then aud there
set on foot, and prepare for military ex.
pedit'on against the donations Of the king
OF Spain, Who is an European prince, a.
peace with the said u. S. 70 wit: against
the provinces of said king in North a,n-.
Iica, contrary 20 the laws of the said U.
). In such cases provided, aud against TIE
peace and digui;y thereof.
And the Jurors aforesaid upon their
oath aforesaid. do further present thar
the said Burr did at said dsrict. 10
WIZ lat the county OF Isf-rsoa on
the day and 10 the year aforesaid, then
aud iasrs wilfully sne anlawguIIy, with farcs
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-06
NEW YORK, Dec. 90.
Inabortaaat Intelligence.

By THE JEA.asY, FROM FRANCE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-20
PHILADELPHIA, January y.
LOOK AT THIS2


is IL not passing strange what a dismal
appearance The Phizzcs 1T tie coffee house
wear?
Is it not surprising that those very b is
ferrous throat cutters, who were so ready to
SO to war with Spain and France the day
before, were on SATURDAY. chop fallen.
How are these things to be accounted
for by what we have said thousand
times over.
By tie discovery that the British are at
the bottom of Bnrr's conspiracy.
Shall we suggest more lit will be found
presently that there arc at the bottom Oft
very famous federal leaders.
Those VINO wanted a war with some IA.
ton CT any nation, now show what they were
driving at.
The activity ofemisslries of England in
our SCI ports snow accounted for
The menaccs against our government are
now comprehensive
The understanding which subsistcd be-
tween Merry and YrUj2, and their co-ope-
ration in certaiN attacks on the executive
are accounted for
DuUouricz's recommendations to engage
Spain in the European coalition, is aCCOun-
ted for
The esgcrncss Of the grid emtcror's al
lies in this city 90 pull down this paper, and
destroy the editors character both as
public writer and a moral character, is ac-
counted for.
The employment Of the most ecspicablc
and worthless rufHans for these purposes is
accounted for.
The fears Of governor MKean for his
son-in-law Yrujo, from he frt9s, arc &C.
counted for
TIE Obstacles thrown in the way Of the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-20
NASHVILLE, December o..

CoL BVRR's ETpEDTTfON!!!
On Monday last, Col Burr sailed from
this place with two boats mot gun boats. )
lhere were on board several families, hor-
Scs and tile. We understand he is To be
loincd hya number Of boats at the mouth of
Cumberland river; it is reported, and gc-
morally believed here, that he is destined
against MEXICO and the Spanish provinces
ID thatqunrter. Time will unveil this
mystery.
In addition 20 the above paragraph, we
are further informed chat two more boats
will follow Col. Burr on Sunday next from
this place, loaded with provisions.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-20
CHTLTCOTHF, December o.

in consequence of Mr.. John Smith, Zone
OF our senator's in songrcss) neglecting TO
pay that attention 20 tn, duties ofhis Office.
which the present eventful crisis Of nation-
al affairs unqucstionably demand, our leris-
lature have passed p resolution, requcstirg
him to resign his seat in the senate of the
United States.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-20
NATCHEZ, December "a.

On Sunday morning last, duel took place
on the West bank OF the Mississippi, op-
posite this city, between NEqjor FerdiyaHd
4. Claiborne, and CdhtaiH BENJAMIN FAR
rdr--I he first shst wes exchanged without
any c'icct--the second, Captain tarrar re-
ceived SlightwoGud under the arm, and
Major Claiborne a ball through the cape
of his coat.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-20
- 4 FREsH sUPFLr or
Church's Cough Drops

Is iss received from the Tropretor's Disren.
sAfy, Ns~.York ana Coz sale at SIMS Size.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-06-24

onhden,isi secrecy was 10 be rie=d, it ought
hen 20 have been sustained This, sir, was The
case OF young Row. OF thirteen years ofage.
who was arraigncd 1T ,hs bar Ger criminal Of
fence - His infant mrd and the feelings of his
hear. had been uuhufihened 10 his father alone.
lie led nv 6a' affection. was anxcusiy az end:
ing at nc side Of the Boy At the issue of the
trial. The Attorney for the state. after huit
lessly examining all the evidence fer he pros =
cu,ion, at length darted his keen and penetrating
eye upon the distressed paren, He immediate
II made an application 20 the cour, for its depo
sition.--The close ties of father and son and
the nature of coniid' n'ia' eciecy, were in VAN
plead by the Attorney for the accused. The
Court compelled the father TO give testimony a
gains, the son, who this testimony alone
was convicted although for the honor of Virg'-
ma, the records Of The state are MOI blot'ed win
The execution Of the sanguinary sentence But
is Genetal Wilkinson the child of the Prcsidsu,
of the Uritcc States III the President TO bo
viewed rs The fa,her Of General Wilkinson is
Mr., Jefferson 10 DC placed in the same situation
v;i'h re;rsct TO larues Wilkinson, as the pl,cn,
have merraned with regard to the Hov Are
the hearts ct Mr.. Jefferson aud General Wiilin
son connected hy the same tender ties OF SYM
pathy, as those of a fasher and son.