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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-25

remembered individually, for ne only made
a small imperceptibe part of human
machine, called a regiment. We must
take IN the long sickness which no glory
soothes, occasioned by distress of mind,
anxiety, and ruined fortune These arc
not fancy pictures and if you please to
ne shten tncm, you can every one ofyou do
il for yourselves. We take in the conse-
Quences, felt perhaps fof' ages, before a
country which has been completely desola-
ted, liIts It's head again like torrent of
lays, its wors, miachie is not the FIRST, over
whelming in ruin towns & palaces. but the
long sterllity to which il condemns the track
1t hath covered with its stream Add the
danger TO regular governments winch
are Changed by war, sometimes to anar-
'chy and sometimes TO despotism. Add
all these and then let US think when a pc
neral performing these exploits is saluted
with "wei done, good AID faithful ser
vaat," whether the plaudit is likely TO be
echoed in another place. But however
deplorab!e the calamities Of war, such is
the nature or the present scene of things,
that these are circumstances which fu!!v
involve the necessity of appealing to the
sword. When our dearest, essential, and
most important interests are invaded, whe IN
our existence, as naticn, is put TO the ha-
zard, when negotiations fail, when we are
subjected to conJumclous indignities, when
we arc despoileG of ouc property, and strip
lped of the hopes of redre IS. lin emergencies
/ thus pressing, every sentiment of self-de-
fence Will throw the gauntlet for the bat,
! tie. That IL is precisely upon these evil
times we have fallen, many rescntfully and
vehemently pronounce and, not vet freed
from the jeolcuSies and arrangements of
| European politics, while the hemisphere
of the elder world is thus dreadfully tenn
pested, nothing bur an over weening self
/ partially, could lead us TO expect escaping
at least the outskirts of the hurricane !:
but if we have been unwarrantahly and
unnecessarily injured, and if our abilities
are adequate to the contention, let every
American play the man for his country.
Let not our faces thus gather paeness but
when properly authorised by the authori-
" which we have conferred, let us COM
bne, hand and heart, TO work out our own
pol teal salvation; and if our cause is thns
righteous, the God of armies will again
lead Us forth, and doubtless the palm of
victory will be ours.
WELL WISuER.
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NETWORK, Dec 10.

Last evening the brig Comet, Mix, arrived
az Ills port, in 50 DAYS from 1JaHtz, and capt
III has favored The Editor ofthc MERCANTILE
ApvFRTIssR with n Gle of Paris papers to
the 9TH November, which do not contain any
news of importance.
Cant. Nix left Nantz the 18Th November,
(apd the River the l5th) and informs us, that
soon after the arrival ofthe United Ststes schr.
Revenge, from England, Mr. Armstrong, the
American ambassador at Paris, sent circular
70 all the American Consuls in France, geques-
tiEg them to recommend the captains Of ATnc-
rican VESSELS % depart without delay, b,t did
not s:~tc his motive tor 50 doing-Csptain
Mix sailed Immediately in Consequence vi Mr..
Armstrong; not
Mr. Paueraan, the American Consul at Nantz
informed capt. Mix, that he was not under any
apprehen''o ION Of an embargo being laid uron
the Am can vessels in French ports but
that he's opposed MIR. Armstrong; note reques-
ting the American vessels TO depart as soon as
possible, was under the idea, that the British
cruisers would Immediately receive orders To
capture all American vessels coming from or
going to French ports.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-12-25
THE TRUE GROUND:

WiH Mr. JEFFERSON consent 10 serve e7o-
tier term as PSesi.iear? Is question w;ch al
most every republican anxiously asks, bat
which no one can certainly answer
That he did intend 20 decline before the late
hostile conduct OF Britain, is well known-;lat
ne VIII retire under existing circumstances is
not asrertaiucd.
We confess we were one year ago among
the mmoer Of those who wished nim to retire
w chen thought Chat his age required repnse.
aId that ms country could with safety dispensc
with his services-that 4 rotationin all elective
Offices ought to be kept up, and that his exam
pie would greatly promote the principle Of vo-
luntary retircmeEt-;hat il was desirable a
new President should be elected, while H1r
Jefferson was living. and WAS able 70 advise
ard assist him IN case Of ,.gicl!ty, and 10 give
him III the aid Of his eYperiencc and informu.
ton Oh any critical emergency. These and
otIer subordinate considerations prompted the
wish Ihat lac would withdraw, and leave his
Gil it,
Our wishes are, however, changed. BY the
change If he circumstances Of our coGn,ry
The circumstances OF the conspiracy to o-c:-
throw .he government which has been d., cor.
ed, and the number, ambition, artfulness and
I.hrwi'y OF those engaged in 1.-THE prubabi.
iity or war with our most ancient, invete-
rate, intriguing and powerful enemy and the
continuance ofour disputes with nation who
has extensive territories and large armies On
orr coninenl-render il to US extremely I'M
Portant that VIC should have at the helm of 30.
'crnrent man in whom the people unite md
contide more than they probably do or perh .pg
e'l VI! III IN any Ouier-.,nd that all disa-
gfecments and divisions which might spiing
oit OF new election, from amongst candidate
assessing equal or nearly equal pretensions,
shouii be avoided, 1t this most critical con-
sunctGre OF our aH.lirs.
These sentiments are the sentiments of eve
ny republican with whom we have conyerxcd
on the supIcct--agd VIC believe Of all in this
state. And If TIE expression Of tllem cur
have any eject in continuing to us Tie seTyi.
ces of president Jefferson FOR another Eou,
years, We shAll feel happy IN having made IL.
Tyet. Ijge ADlSyican.1
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70 aver, the ca'amities of war, we have
hecr cr.oving the fruits Of your labor aud
al tie blessings which flow from republi-
can institutions, and a wise and virtuous
administra,inn--When we take view OF
the nnceasing cgarts YOU have made Tor
thirty years past, 10 promote the public
good, and the many and Important services
vou have rendered 10 YOUR country in the
field and in the cabinet; when we reflect
on YOUR undertaking attachment TO our re
publican institutions and the liberties of
our country, Your stern and exible in
tegrity and patriotism, your distinguished
talents and energy of character, we are
proud to own you as our iellC d-citizen, aud
to return you the thanks of a grateful peo-
pie.
A motion was made by Mr.. holland, TO
amend the said address by striking out of
it, in that part which relates to the admit
nistration, the following words: "wise
and" 4 further motion was then made
by Mr.. Watson, to enlarge the said motion
for amendment, by striking out the follow
ing words, Gncluding those first proposed
tn he stricken out) S'antiea wise and virtu-
Gus administration and the question be-
ing put on the proposed amendment, it
passed in the negative-Aycs 1e-Noes
14l.
The question being then put on the ORR
ginal resolution and address, they were a.
greed to by the house AYES lA4-Noes 90
Ordcred, That leave be given to bring
in a bill ssto continue All act, TO amend an
act, concerning the James River Compa-
nv''-and that Messrs Leftwich, Garland,
Carr, Wills, Cheatham, Breckenridge,
w. Foushee, Clarke and Wyatt, do pre-
mare and hiring in the same
Ordered, That leave be given 10 bring
in bill "to explain and amend the seve-
raj acts concerning public roads and high
ways in this Commonwealth -ahd that
Messrs. Strother, Congeton, Faris, No
land, Hunton, Garrett, SInyth (of Wythe)
Otey, Higgins, Holt and Walker do pre-
pare and bring in the same.
Mr. Johnston (of p. Edward) from the
committee Of propos:ticns and grievances,
presented bill "to authorize the cutting
Of drains in the county of Norths mptiOn ~
Nv Dunton presented according to or
der bill "to amend an act entitled an
act to amend the several laws concerning
slaves :" and
Mr.. Smyth (of Wythe) from the COM
mittce for courts of justice presented re-
port-whch bills and report were receiv-
ed and ordered to be laid upon the table.
= petition was presented from Il nunOef
of the inhabitants Of Ohio county, in oppo-
sition to a petition of VIM. Mccoy hereto
fore presented, praying 70 be authorised 10
raise his mill dam acrU,.s Middle Island one
foot h;ghe, than 1t at present is
Ordered, That the said petition be re-
ferret to the committee of propositions and
grievances to whom was referred the petit
ton of the said VIM. Mccoy.
a petition was presented and read from
Twyman Waytof Rockbridge county pray
ing an additional compensation for carry
ing Thomas Irvine TO the lumatic hospital
at WiiIiamsburS-And the question being
put on the reference of the said petition
it passed in the negative.
RESOLVED, That the said petition be re-
jected.
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IN SENATE, Dec. 4.

Whereas our relations with foreign pow
ers stand in precarious situation, parti-
cularly with the government Of Great Bril-
tains And whereas, the late outragcs,
committed on our sovereignty as free
and independent nation, lave NOT, perhaps,
been exceeded in the history Of civilized
nations, and for which il remains, as vet,
uncertain whether that government IS dis
posed 20 make such acknowledgment and
satisfaction as one independent nation
should expect from ano;her, and as war
may probably ensue; Therefore
ResotVed, That a committee of three
members be appointed by the Senate, 10
JON committee of the House of Repre-
sentauyes (should that house think pro.
pcr 70 appoint such committcc) for the
purpose Of addressing tire general govern
meat, expressive OF assurances Of our sup
port and cooperation in such measures. ~
Congress may think expcdicnt to adopt,
relative 10 the present circumStances ia
which We stand with the government of
g cat-Britain.
Ordered, That Mr.. Vance, Sir. Wayne,
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ard Mr.. Mitchell, ne committee for that
purpose. EXtract from the Journal.
GEO. BRYAN, G. s.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

On Friday last, Mr.. Charles w. Hare,
moved the following resolutions, stating
that be wished them 10. be discussed at the
same time with the!precedmg. Beth sets
ct resolutions were ordered to be printed
and referred to committee of the whole
house, to sit on Wednesday,
Whereas II appears from the commune
Cations of the government to the Legisla-
ture, "that events justly exciting the in
dignation oi every American, have led the
National Government, to make large
requisition of the Militia Of this state and
that the issue of the measures pursued by
the Federal Executive to vindicatc our
rights, without an appeal to arms, has not
been aScertained."
9here'ore, resolved, That although in
the opinion of the Legislature, the inter-
ests aud prosperity of the United States,
will, If peace can be maintained with Dig
nifty and honor, be most ehectuallv'nrom0-
ted by pursuing pacific policy-Yet, II
becomes the Representatives of the peo-
! pie OF Pennsylvania, early to provide the
means o! resisting the outrages, and pan
ishing the insolence of any foreign power
! Resolved, That committee be appoin-
ted to enquire, whether il is expedient To
purchase any and what additional quaint
ty of Ordinance, Small Arms, and Sale
Petre, for the use of the Militia OF this
state, and to report by bill or otherwise.
ReSotved, That provision ought TO be
made by law, for more eAectually organi-
zing, arming, and discipinimg such corps
OF volunteer militia, rs, animated with the
genuine spirit of freedom aud indepeud-
ence, have rendered, or shall hereafter
tender their services for the defence of
their country.
| ReSofOed, That wherever, in the opin-
| ion Of the National Gov eminent, war shall
become inevitable, the Legislature ofthis
state will use every exertion within the
| sphere of their constitutional powers, to
promote the homer, defend the liberties,
and secure the indie pendence of America.
| Resolved, That copies of he above Re-
solutions. be transmitted to the President
Of the United States, and TO each of the
Senators and Representatives from this
state, in Congress.
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tn: JEFFERSON.
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
or PENNSYLVANIA

Ireeeived, in due season, the address Of
he general assembly Of Pennsylvania, uu-
der cover rom tbc speaker Of the two
houses, IN which, with their appreciation
OF the gsncrh courSs Of my administration.
they were SO good, as to express their De.
sire that should consent 20 he proposed
again TO the public voice, on the cxpirati-
ou Of ny present term Of Office; entertain
ing, as do, for the general assembly Of
PENNSYLVANIA, those sentiments Of hieh res
pect which would have prompted an i'm
mediate answer; I was certain ncyerthe-
less, they would approve q :lay, which
had for It's object, TO avoid a premature
agitation Of the public mind. IN a subject 40
interesting as the election of the chiefma.
gistrate,
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PHILApELPHA, Dec. IS.

LEGISLATURE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The following resolution was, on Monday
last laid ON the table Oft tho House Of Repre-
sentmivts, b. leading Democratic member,
from Beaver county -
"ResoIved, That committee he appointed
"to enquire, and report to this house, the ex-
"pcdiency Of extending The powers Of the
"travcrsc iu'ies, 70 the determination Of thc
claw, as well az the Acts, in civil cases and
% also The right ofsuch iuries to decide on the
competency ofail witnesses brought before
them, and likewise, the propriety of regula-
"trg by law, the manner H. winch new trials
- shall DC granted"
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Ting piece was IN tyfs brsviols TO the rece:4.
u l1T. Je3ersOHs aa5Euey 10 la G.igrsss tan IL 4.
LeBiSidtaye u Fenneylv prGEsAel IA Tia. 4o}s
Ay6ps, sVAeyeia he declares k. in 17i0g oJ
yetri5g from she pyeSe2liL clair at the aspiration
q the term Jar sykteh he is eeeteL AslmHar
d6s.oer vas aLso y,feyRsd 70 an o.ayes. fjoas tle
Lsgisiaare # 1fwyiaHd.
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ST THOMAS S ST. CROIX.
IN POSSESSION OF THE BRITISH

Capt. Duffield, who arrived at N York,
on Wednesday morning last, in 10 days
from Eew-Orleans, spoke night before
last, off Long-lsand, the sch'r. Rebecca,
10 DAYS from Guadalupe for Boston, the
Captain of which informed him that St.
Thomas and st. Croi3l, were in possession
of the British.
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FOr Rcnt.

TINS House on tho Main teer. next 10 Mess
Ellis and Allan, and nov occupied by Mrs
Phepoe. Possession vii. be given on the frst
Of January next-apply 20
Joseph CALICO.
Richmond, Dec. "a, 1907 If
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N o TIC h.

a Ii those having claims agains, the es,a,c
L a Of Du,oy Porter, dec are requested to bring
mem forward properly authenticated on or he
tore the irst day IF March nex, that arrange.
ments may be made for the adjustment Of ,he
iame--Those indeb.ed 20 sand es,a vii please
make Immediate payment. otherwise suits will
he instituted against them indiscrininiacly
THOS. PORTER, admir-.
Powhatan, Nov 27th. 1897. o
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For hire the ensti;ng wear.
Co"pers. Black Smiths . Carpenters. 2
Male House Servants, one Of them a tole,able
Gardener and Carriage diver able Iabareis
. Negro Women and a Nrgro Cih.--A pply
10 GEO. GREEEHOW.
December ed, 1907 tIlan
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DANIEL L. HYLTON,
Cierk'oT he Council
WAsH1NcroN, Dec. 10, 18o7.

WAsHINCToN, Dec. 10, 1907,
GENTLEMEN
received some time ago, from the
speakers of the Senate and House Of Repre-
ssntatives Pennsylvania, AN address from
the two Houses, to which, on public consi-
derations, il was thought advisable, that
the answer should be deferred a while.
now ask permission to convey the answer
through The same channel, and 10 tender
you the as rance ofmy high consideration
and resp {.
tn: JEFFERSON.
The honorable
PRESLr {. LANEs Sheqter Of me Senate
SIMON SNTDER, $Hcaker o/j6c' House Of
RefTeseHfafiUcS, If PehnSytUaria.
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20 sALEA1s s. rLAAsANgs' sooK srorr.

FoR SALEAY S. PLAASANTS' BOOK STORE,
HeHwg'S New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties oft Justice ofPcace,
sc. together with variety of useful pre-
cedeuts, adapted to the laws now IN force
Also, forms Of convcyancing, such as
deeds of bargain and SAFE lease and re-
lease, mortgage, trust, sc.
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COUNCIL. CHAMnER, Dc. ?

70 = y y II : II u y 4L-INJ IJcC- %.
DEAR SIR,
Very few indeed, among all the duties as
signed TO me, through the whole course of nv
life, haye been go grateful to my heart, as that
which row perform
Il affords me the sincerest pleasure, in com
pliaEce with a resolution of the council Of
state, to forward to you the enclosed address
Repeating my best wishes, for your health
and happiness. / have the honor, with the
highest respect and esteem, to subscribe my
sell,
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-.

We are authorised to say, that Plea
SAINT IoUNGHusgAND, Esq. is a candi-
date to represent this county in the Gene
raj Assembly of Virginia, to supply the va
cancy accustomed by the death OF Nathani-
ell Wilkinson, Esq.
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A.. MoRAE.
| PofeHtiGyy q the q. States, to the
government Of Great Britain, noSD
at the CITY Of Washington
II COUNCIL, Tuesday, Dec, 22d, 1907,
Present, The Cove nor,
Alexander McPae,
John GueVant iua.
Alexander Stuart,
John Heath,
William w HennF, and
William Munford
On the motion of AIr. McRao, Resolved o.
unanimously, That "a committee be appointed
| 10 prepare an address TO our distinguished
lieiiow-citizen James Monroe, expressive ofths
| nigh esteem and respect felt by The council OF
state, for his exalted character rs Patriot
and Statesman presenting 70 him their than 5
| Tor the many important services, which ne has
rendered, X faithfully endcGyored to render.
10 his country, during his residence AS our nj
MISTER abroad, ard ai5cctionately c1neratula-
ting him on his safe and happy return 10 his
native land.
Resolved, That Mcss-s McRae, Guerrant.
Muntord anil Hening be the committee for
that purpose.
lN CouNcIL, Wednesday, Dec. 23d, 1897.
Present, The Governor,
Alexander htcRae,
Johh Cueiraat, jun.
.f Alexander Stuart,
John Heath,
william w. Hening, and
William Muniord.
The committee appointed Yesterday TO pre-
pare an Address 70 James Monroe, reported
the followi e
To JAMES MONROE, late Minister Plen.
lipo'entiary from the government Of the u. S. 4,
| that OF Great Britain
The council of state of the Common wea,h
| OF Virginia with peculiar pleasure present to
YOU their aheCtionate congratulations on your
safe and happy rGtuTn with your mniabic E.oi.
| ny TO your native oOHntry.-That country YOU
have long and faithfully served first, As Il sol
der and officer IN tle ever memorable rcvolu-
uonary contest iu which, defending the sd
cred cause OF llbeuy,) yO.r blood Was sized, *
| your vsior and military skill were increasingly
eNerted i--whcn peace returned, as AN able.
active and Republican Legislator, i'm which
capacity, your exertiOns in the General Assem-.
/ of VugInia,--in The old COngrcss,-( where.
more than twenty years ago, your enlightened
eho7ts wcreinade 20 preserve for oar Western
I brethren tie free navigation the RIVER Ms.
sisslppi-) and IN the Senate Of the u States
fought ever 70 be remembered with gratitude
next, as O patriotic, upright, and able Ambas
antor 10 France in the turbulent and pefilou.
times other revelation, d-vOting your fortune
and exposing your liie 20 danger, for the sake
IofPromoting the interests Of America; afei
which, in The Tue .urit a a e.uu.l. re .pLi
| can, accepting the comparatively humble, but
lhEhiy useiu', Office OF Justice OF the Peace
and attentiycly dischargng its duties, unit
c"i'ed by th- voice Of the legislature 70 uc
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WITH uncommon pleasure we present
to the readers Of the Argus, the excellent
answer of THOMAS JEFFERSON, to the
Address of the Legislature OF Pennsylvania
soliciting him to consent To be again put in
nomination for the office Of President OF the
u. 5. The extraordinary example of re-
publican virtue Which this answer exhibits
for the imitation of ms successors, corro-
borates the high opinion we have always
entertained of his exalted character, and
completes the glory of his long career OF
greatness. We were certain, that he would
give this last decisive proof of disinterest-
ed patriotism and, altho' we regret the
loss OF his talents i'll conducting the govern
ment at this eventtul crisis, we cannot but
reiofce at rejecting that his example will
be gilmore permanent utility, by producing,
perhaps, animportant Improvements in the
constitution of the United States, or setting
bounds 10 the progress OF ambition, and IL
miting the continuance in Office of men who
might be disposed to make bad use OF
power.
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D;rglnta Nrnl!S.
r &c II NJ 0 N d:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1907.

THE Addresses to James Monroe from
the General Assembly and Council of State,
however energetic in expressions of praise.
contain certainly nothing more than what
is true. This is the important circum-
stance which acquits them from the chsr-
ges of adulation, and discriminates them
from the fulsome addresses often made to
men possessing power and influence, but
totally unworthy OF either. On this occa-
sion the individual who is aficctionatclY
congratulated on his return to his native
country, and whose many patriotic. servi-
ces are enumeratedi in style of warm eu-
loginm, Is not MAJ, in power, but plain
citizen, filing no office whatsoever, and
enjoying no advantages of wealth or fami-
~ connexions To extend his consequence
and induce encomiums to he unworthily
bestowed upon him. HIS own extraordi-
nary merit must therefore have furnished
TIE only inducement to bestow upon him
the 'patriot's best reward, The just ap
plausc of his country"
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Dear sir,

Your friend,
Al. McRAE.
.1rrues Monroe, la.s Minister Plezi-
PofeatiGyy q The q. States, to tie
government Of Gyeat Britain, noD
at The CITY Of Washiagtcn-
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-02-09
Tkursdau, February S.

Mr.. Lewis, from the committee to whom
was referredtlsc message Of the president re-
lative to the public buildings in the city OF
washington, presented a bill making appro-
priations for finishing the south wing OF the
capital, and for sther purposes; which was
referred to. a committee Of the whole to-mor-
row.
Mr.. Early, from the committee Of COM
nSa, &c and manufactures, to whom was referr-
ed the amendments of the senate TO the bill
for surveying the coast OF the q S. reported
their agreement to the same, IN which the
house cohcurred-ayes So.
The amendments extend the survey to the
Gulph of Mexico, and appropriate $4,000
dollars fer the same.
The house resumed the consideration ofthe
unfinished business of yesterday, bsing the