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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-01-03
7taA ~ TEE.

IN the hon Ahcn,bly OF the Province Of Jamaica
ea the goth October petition was prsiented from
William Tuder, junior, and James Savage, citizens
Of the Bnited St~tes, eating rhH, after numerous
ezpcsiment. and much reelection, they CONVINCED
chat rhey cam With proper cautions, trunport ice TO
tropical cases add ain presrve it there that the
introdaion Of tIst srtiee into the gand Of Jamaica
viii be asteesss with the mva fzlussry sfeSs ssd
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-01-03
anl6celtat,p.

II is a lanentahle fact, that whi!R the Amer.
can people are incomparab'y the frret on
the globe, they ihou,d be 70 completely G.
CLIPPED in the attainments of frience by the
mott enflaved nations of Europe. When
i1aIl we afcend to fuch fpirit of philofophi.
cal difcovery, as is exhibited in the follow
ing
Exfra7s from TIE ia5our5 oftbe Mathematical
and Pl.yfral e!a6ss Of the French Igj9itate d.
ring tile year 1905.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12

Haskins, of Ci,estcrh.ld, William Hoomey
of Caroline, Cvertcn Anderson or this city.
Jerman Baker of Cumberland, and tY;l;.-
am r. Fleming Of .Goochland were chad
ienged for c;tuse and rejected. They all
with great cautlor.Gnd promputUile, declare
ed their Impressions towards Aaron Burr tn
he very unfavorable they generally, sta
ted, in substance, their belief that. ne was
guilty of treason, and acknowledged they
had freely declared their opinions on tho
subject. No decision took place with res
pect to Messrs. Mics Seldom, Thomas. II.
Prosser and Nathaniel Sclden IF Hernco,
John Bowe, Lewis 'irueheart, Jubn ~.
Ellis, Thomas Starke and William Wiite
OF Hanover; George w. Smith of this city
Armistead Thompson Mason OF Loudon
and Dabney Minor Of AiheRialle ELess
Gentlemen declared their belief that the
Intentions of Aaron Burr had been hostile
TO the u. States, but were loubtfn whether
he had committed, aR- overt AIT os treason
Mr.. Richard Z. Parkerof West,noreIanti,
Col. Edward Darlington and AIR David
Lambert of the city of Richmond, and Col.
Hugh Mercer of Frede rickshurg were aG-
cepted and sworn as part of the Jury, s..
Mr.. Richard F.. Parker said that he had
received impressions from new spa per pub.
Gcationsy whioh-.weie unfaycrs.be 10 Col.
Burr, but with regard 10 the strsasun had
madeup 10 decisive opinion CD. howard
Darlington said his impressions were unfA-
vorable tothe views Of Col Burr lut 10
had formed no definite, cpiiion,, wre-s
Their MS intentions had been to attack ihe
Spanish. Territories, toccmmit treason.
lie also expressed his-opinion as to GenL
Wilkinson's conduct at New-Orle si.s: say
ing that, if Genl. Wilkinson sincerely be-
ievcd, what he had said he believed, he
was right in considering it as AN extreme
case, and in acting as he had done. MIR.
David Lambert had formed and expressed
no opinion.> g.. s, ;-.i
- Col Hugh Mercer upon being called said,
cit WIS his duty to state, that an opnicri
which he had for some time past entertain-
eel of the character 81 Col Burr, was un-
friendly TO a strictly impartial Enquiry INTO
his case that he was entirely uniDform-
ed rs to the testimony which would be in.
troduced, and tn 1T he did not recollect to
have ever expressed a positive opinion ci-
Their as to his guilt or innocence" ~. d.
IN the morning Herman BlaDnelhcsset
was brought into court and Mr.. Hay pro.
posed that he should be arraigned Oh his
indictment {: but at the instance of MIR.
Botts, (his oounCil) the arraignment was
postponed until the next day, and Mr. Banl
nerhasset remanded to the Penite ntiary.
After sunset, the, court adjourned till
Tuesday eleven o'clock.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12
NORFOLK, Aug. Z.

Cuhfafn II. Taylor, who went down to
the Triumph on public business, returned
this morning; from him we learn that the
Triumph IN the bay, and the Columbine in
the Roads, are the only British ships in our
waters. With Capt. Taylor, went down
the proprietors of some negroes that had
got on board the Triumph, where Sir Tho
mas HdrdV detained them until they could
be identified and claimed, which being
done, they were delivered to their own
erS.
/ Ii is but justice in us to state, that all the
gentlemen who have gone down on business
with Sir Thomas Hardy, speak in terms of
the highest respect for his character, and
of the polite attention which ne manifests
to them.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12
rRon rHY BosroN cHroN1cLE.

FROH THE BOSTON CHRONICLE
AIeSSrs. IdamS Gatd RhoGde5--
THE state of Virginia displays 5pi-
ritand patriotism, equal to the times. Their
resolutions and measures will reflect lus-
tire upon the character of our country, that
the contemplate aspersions Of few Bril-
fish adhercnts can never tarnish.
Although weak attempts to pa!liate Bril-
tish outrage may appear in many public
papers printed in this town, we can assure
our brethren Of the South, that they are not
The representations of the public 5enumen.
here. The state Of Massachusetts is re-
publican state, and republicans, tn a man,
view with detestation the late outrage. il
is naturally presumsble that many of our
mercantile citizens will be extremely in
jured in the event Of hostilities such men
may not be wanting in patriotism, should
they advocate great concessions on the part
Of the United States as the means Of pre-
serving peace. The humanmind, it is said g,
is continually influenced by interested mo-
tiyes. And thus mankind generally act a
part that will advance some private bene-
fit. Ifthen we are told by the enterprising
merchant that q war with Great Britain
will be attended with the most calamitous
consequences to our country, we shall inn
mediately discover that his approximations
are not so much for the general happiness
| of the country, as they are for the welfare
Of his own private property. The mer-
] chant; however, may be extremely patrio-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12
To Rent or Sell,
ANs PosSsSSiow cIvkN ImMEDIs4SLzs
THE LOTS & HOUSES

III IL ~ y lINIO OLD
IN he town Of Wsrminsier formerly belonxa
: 20 Willis Wills Or The cross street is ccrS
rer TWO STORY HOUSE, with seller ari.
der it stcre room and counting room, will q
Ere place on the lower floor, with two rooms and
a fie place In one on the upper aeof and a
lumber room joining with soms oihsr necessary
houses
On he o'hcr LOT Joining the FIST or the main
street. is q GOOD DWELLING HOUSE.
a seller under il. with 'hrse r9crns on the lover
floor, fire Ta"e in each. 1nd thee rooms above
stairs q fire place in one, @i,h sore necessary
out houses. And On lot joining tho asst on
the main street is lumber house. The whole.
If The lots MAY he rented OF purc hased together
orseparaiely ren'ed They are il tole,2b.e repair,
bnt any necessary repairs shall be made ~
ree'ed I, 's coed stand CoI stcIe or grocery,
the heighborhoods in AmhS,G, and Brckirgban4
beng very wealthy and extensive. The dvei.
Ing house would be sufficient to Accommodate a
gcuieel family II sod rood and sufficient III
re will be ade and the time ofpayment made
accommodating For terms apply TO
JOHN CRBELL.
EurkiuebsTr Augnu 81 1917. 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12
Will be Sold.

4 7 he H,nse cf The Sub-crihey on Shockos
y Hill or Wednesday, the 10 Of Aueuar,
Supdrr Ar'i-les # HOUSEHOLD 81 KI7CH-
EN- FORh ~ RE, consisting of e d., Tables
Chairs one eight day ci9ck sc &c
,.l. JACOB ]. COHEN,
Richmo~d, Angus III 1907 IDS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-12

Vas GuaH,itie- nf Indian corn are raj ed bv
tre Indians If A6,e Crude village ten mics
n 'eng'h, lying on Lake Michigan, at he dis
tiacr Of nine Leagues from Mich lirekual IL
IS purchased by the traders. ard is the princi al
GOD o. 'hSir rcn employed in he fur rrade.
Sugars also made by 'cr in srea' abun
iance sius.e "a nj, makes from 20 % 80 mo
N'N- as they cal! ;hcrn) containing an rage of
AD"u y ms. each. l. is sod TO the raiders ard
IS worth fror 10 % 2 ccn's IN. j. j. often gu
per- !" ~hi'rress o he hes, MuscBvaio su,,..
the same game at which hey )rerr playing
wien Old Macana was taken by sttatagern aud
des.r0yei.
Ansthcr game for The amusement of the In
dan women Two ii',le balls are lied together
by thong Of six inches in length, and thrown
with sick.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
C o N G r E S S.
HOUSE, OF REPRssExrAqIvxs.
To be Continued. }
MONDAY, JAN. S.

The Speaker laid before the House let
ter from the Treasurer of the u. States
enclosing the accounts of the treasury for
the year antecedent TO the LIST of October,
1906.
The Speaker likewise statcdthat he had
received an Anonymous communication from
the same person, from whom a similar COM
munication had been received, which was
open to the perusal of the members.
Mr.. Coles presented a message from the
President of the United States enclosing a
report of the Sec'ry of the Navy on the state
Of the frigates, supplementary to his report
of the last session on the same subject
The secretary of the navy states that
the present number of the frigates is the
same as represented in his report of the
28th of January, 1906, and that no material
change has been made i'll any of them, ex-
cepting the frigate United States, a detail
ed statement of the alterations of which
frigatc is annexed.
M. Coles likewise presented message
from the President, communicating the
laws of Michigan.
Mr. Tenney from the committee of re-
visal and unfinished business, offered the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the committee of Com
-'OA ~ 'N''N s'AAhuitbNNNAi DO IN Gu
quire into the eXpedicncy of continuing in
force, for a further time, the act entitled
an act to suspend the commercial intercourse
between the United States and certain
parts Of st. Domingo; and that they be au.
thorised to report by bill or otherwise :.
which was referred.
Mr.. Marin. Williams, from the commit
tee appointed on that subject, presented a
bill to extend the power of granting writs
Of Injunction is the Judges or the district
courts of the United Stases, which was 70.
ferred to committee of the whole on Thurs.
day.
The House resumed the consideration Of
sne report of the committee of the whole
Rouse, on the bin to prohibit the importa !
lion of slaves into the u. 6.
Mr.. Sloan moved to strike out the 4th
scction-with the view of Introducing =
section to the following efiect---that all
slaves imported intoa state allowing slavery,
shall be declared free, for whom food and
raiment shall be provided, until thev shan
be restored to freedom in their NATIVE Land,
or remove to states in WHICH the laws are
congenial to their freedom, where they shall
be bound ont for term Of years.
Only three members rising in favor Of Mr..
Sloan's motion, it was disagreed to.
a." further progress in the considera-
ton OF the report, the committee rose, and
it was postponed till Wednesday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

Tie house proceeded to consider the a.
mendments to the said bill, and the same
being twice read, were on the question: put
thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the
Senate Herewith.
The following bills were severally read
third time and passed:
A bill, Extending Boush street in the
borough of Norfolk ~
n bill, "Giving power TO the county
courts to establish ferries and towns;''
n bill, "Conccrning TIE militia of the
city of Richmond -
A bill, Amending she 5th and 9th sec
tons OF the act, entitled, an act to reduce
into one the several acts directing the
course of desccnts ;" and
a bill, "To amend an act for reducing
into one act tho several acts concerning the
court OF appeals and special court of APP
pcals."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said
bills to the denate and desire their concur
renee.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
house OF DELEGATES OF YIR-
GINA.
TAesdaY, January Q.

A conn., iication from the Senate by
their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, In
cooperating the trustees Of tho Hallerian
acadcmv"-and the bill, Establishing
several ferries and increasing the rates of
two former ones"-with amendments, to
which they request the concurrence of the
House Of Delegates.
The house proceeded TO consider the a.
mendments to the said bills, and the sa,le
being twice read, were on the question put
thereupon, agreed 20 by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Sc
nate Herewith.
The following bills were severally read
third time and passed:
A bill, Authorizing the county court OF
Southampton to levy money to complete It's
records :"
A bill, "Legalising the proceedings Of
the court of'Pittsylvania county and for o.
ther parpoSes )"
A bill, Establishing the width of GER
tain streets in the city of Richmond, and
for other purposes %
A bill, " Concerning John Williamson
and Elijah Franklin, inspectors of tobacco
at Rockets warehouse :"
bill, TO amend an act concerning
eonstables :"
y bill, "To amend the act, entitled an
act TO compel the attendance Of witnesses
before a single justice Of the peace ;"
a bill" Concerning the pension ofTho-
mas Price :"
a bill, Concerning the abatement Of
suits and probate Of deeds :" and
a bill (Which lay on the table) " To A.
mend The act, entitled, "an act to reduce
INTO one the several acts concerning mills,
mil dams and other obstTuctions Of water
courses"
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said
bills TO the Senate and desire their concur.
renee.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

sedulously recommend YOU TO guard against
executive influence, leave nothing to it's
discretion which can be withheld, to limit
IL as much as possible in all its operations
Wei knowing that the executive of the u
States is so construct / as 10 be capable of
shedding the most bancful influence over
the whole union. Do not gentlemen per-
eeiVe that this ardent desire of hunting
down the minority is the effect of execu-
tive influence, of a confidence that does not
sufficiently guard against consequences
Are We not told that the administration can
scarcely stand UP under the weight and ia
Tents of this opposing minority; and that
it is high time for every friend to republic
canism to rally around the executive !?
But who can believe the truth of this sum-
mons! That an administration wise, firm
and virtuoas, strong in the affections of the
people, and rich in the patronage of mum.
berless train of offices, can be shakened by
the talents of any one, two or three men
men acting too in the plain open responsible
character of representatives Our com
plimcnts must be false-the administration
must cease TO be wise, firm and virtuous,
or these fears must be dismissed.
(Tobe Continued.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

blues with yeLiosj lappels and gold epaursts
for no other purpose undcr heaven than
appearing handsomely IN baron Bastroh'.s
lands Id.
When that r:7:t of the enterh,i<e which
is combined with Hurr's shall appear sea-
gcGrG-wc shall then be able TO saw somc-
thing more about the FRIENDSHIP of a fos
reign government I'D.
Miranda is appointed n brigatlier gene
raj In tho British scrvice.-ib.
tits remarkable that Col. Burr was very
much distinguished in the celebrated ex-
petition which .frHoid conducted INTO Ca
nGd0-we should not be ut all surprised TO
near or ms being appointed 6Yigadicr in
inc british service-though that must be a
terrible falling OF from the elevation OF
emferor Of the gmds-i5.
january S.
| FACTS.
! General Wilkinson did apply to the act
ing governor of the Mississippi TERRITORY
for SEQ militia.
| Mr. Meade required to know for what
| purpose-no answer was given for several
days.
! u COnSlCCraO!e aSsemDlIEc OF tho militia
osiccrs at the seat of government being
consulted; it appears that CONSIDERING, that
three bottles of Chocta7y T,iGtcus had been
tampcrcd with and were hai7te9 f3- car
that one body Of them had already cross.
ed the y. ;. line and DESTROYED the planta-
ton, and carried off the farming utensils of
major Woodbridge.
Considering that the proximity of Fore
films, rendered it necessary not to leave
that part Of the country open TO the assaults
OF cnnspirators, they advised MIR. Meade
not to comply with the request.
pthc'' reasons, which we choose nor te
notice, were also assigned of a vcry raid
nature but which prove the fidelity Of the
citizens to their country.
1t seems as if congress really sleFt oye-
their dvty-or that the miserable and pitt
tul artihces of certain in.rst-ue,. ffhe
Sc1f Of government had been employed to
distract the public councils, in order to fa
vor conspirators-It is our solemn opinion
that such is the Jac'. 1t is really time that
congress should exhibit some activity in re-
pressing conspiracy and intrigucrs.-ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
BALTIMORE. Iannnru &

ne following resolution passed the house
OF delegates, OF this state, onthc SOth nit.
Whereas tits of Importance to every re-
publican government TO encourage, by every
means in its power the enterprisinc and pn-
triotic cxertions of its citizens in defence Of
their country And whereas George Wash
lngton Mann, citizen of this state, in con-
junction with - O'Bannon, was the frss
to establiih the American standard, under
the command Of general Eaton, on the
walls OF Derne, thereby Signalling himself
for bravery, and contributing TO the liber-
ty of many of our fellow citizens from hon.
dage; therefore resolved, That the go-
vernon and council be and they are hereby
authorised and required to procure hand
some sword with an appropriate on.
craving and motto, em6lematic of the ac.
ton of Dernc, and cause the same to be de-.
liyered to the sad George lam, in testi-
mony OF the high sense OF appreciation the
legislature of this state entertain ofhis GAL
liant conduct
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
Thursdav, January 3.

n communication from the Senate by
their clerk: -
ne Senate have passed the bin, WTo
establish an academy for female education
in the city Of Richmond"
hey have also passed the bill, econ
cernlng impressmcnts," with amendments.
70 winch they request the concurrence Of
the House Of Delegates. And.
Iheir committee have examined several
other enrolled bills, which, being found tru-
" enrolled, havebeen signed by their spea-
ker.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
To the Public

l AZ Subscriber has removed m an borse
near the upper end of the Town ON tbo
otreet leading from the Capitol square He
continues to practise law in all the So
rIoT Courts holden in the CITY fRicbnond
ana also in the District Court cf BrynS'
VICE His Clients may rclg ON his utn n,,s
trusted to his care. VIZ '"''''''' ca
WIN. MUNFORD
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. :.


Extract of Letter to member of Con,ress
dated Nashville, December IIth, 1906
Col. Burr has Just arrived in this MACE.
from Kentucky. His agents are endeavor-
ing to obtain Spanish or British gold for
post notes. They are also endeavorinp to
purchase mp pork, sc. Some boats are
bullt and others on the stocks for him. An
IS surmise with respect to his object and
destination.
Another Of the same date.
he pTinCT,al occurrence which seems
20 agitate the pupiic mind at this morncnt
IS, that Col. Burr is here making preparn-
non to descend the river Immediately. II
IS stated by some, that his flotilla on the
Ohio is great, and that vast number of
men are about to descend with him. Con-
feet. '''' VIZ
/ he following is an extract of n letter 70.
celVed from gentleman Of the highest
respectability residing in west Ten1ssee
1t wiil tend to shew the impression
mace IN that quarter by the Conspiracy
attributed to Col. Burr
Ihr Letter i8 datcd RcYtjeqp, D.r. ~
Much sensi5iity has been produced
1ere' on tTe subject of Spanish war.
S'NiNiS nave DtEIl ISSUED for fnE.
militia TO be held IN readiness, to march ar
short notice. On this occasion onr ,,eo.
pie have discovered spirit worthy of free.
men nope and believe, that on great 2.
Emergencies the Americans would imi;a-e the
same spirit which stimulated their fathers
IN seventy six.
There has been a considerable m
NOR among US, on the subject Of a conqni-.
racy being meditated against the goyerr-
hent, by some Of the western peoDle
ana others-but 70 me the whole is in con-
S S' myself, ! apprehend no danger
from IT, inasmuch as I do tbint 49, 81.
people Of this country are too well Gisros.,J
towards the government 70 INDULGE tbc
most remote thought Of such measnre.--.
nay, they would become indignant AT The
idea. in fact, ! think there Is NO man IS
common sense who would attempt such q
thing a this time" JUL ="
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

An engtosscd bill, {" To amend the act,
entitled, "An act appointing commission
ers to view and mark out 4 way for read
from Thornton's gap, inthc Blue ridge, To
the Little river turnpike road, leading to
Alexandria, and to raise certain sum or
money by lottery fer opening the said road, d"
was read third time, and the question
being put on the passage of the said bill,
itpassed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said bill be reject
ed.
An engrossed bill, "Giving jurisdiction
to Certain courts and declaring the law in
cases OF alimony," was read third time ;
On molten, Ordered that the further
consideration of the said bill he postponed
to the 3lst day OF March next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13
PHILAnFI -pnIA L..

Itissaid that some Of Bu,1.'s last drauphfs
received in this city, are i1dorsedbv mr. Of
the grand Jurors whoheld an inquest over
his treason.--.HRrora.
we must be excused, Notwithstanding
inc eXiraoraina,y zeal for justice exhibit.
ca by the Kentucky grand jury, to insist on
the reasonable intentions Of Mr.. burr
as we do not rely on mere hcarsay in form
ing our judgment.--f6.
Young N'svjHe az Pitts5ure, had two
suits Of military uniform made, the coat
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-13

Xxx TICKETS in the Second
Cls,s Of The William and Mary College Lo,,e,s
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-09
SOUTH AMERIC

Extract fr0m The o5Fcial accounts received at
Ha0anaa, reiatiue to there-taking Of Bue.
nos Tyres, by Don S. LINERS.
AUG, 1. Last night detachment Of
500 English attacked 200 Spaniards, en-.
cauaped 4leagues from the city. an9 made
them leave the field, with 4 cannon and 8
prisoners few were killed or wounded on
either side.
5,h. Our transports crossed from Sa
crameuto to the river of Las Conchas,
with a favorable south east wind, and
landed 27oo men, with cannon, o:her arms,
&c.
9Th. Very heavy rain from the 9Th IN.
til last night. We have this moment re.
ceived news that our troops are marching
towards this city, suffering grea. hardships
from the many swamps that lay between
ns, and impede the passage Of the artll'e-
~.
10Th. At twelve O'Clock general Ii
niers sent Don Hilaria Quintance, lieute.
nant OF infantry, TO ask the British gene.
raj TO surrender himself 10 the course OF
fifteen mianses; but that officer returned
without an answer, as he was denied ad,
mis,ance into the fort. At 4 o'clock the
following letter was sent .oshe BRUSH &c.
neral: ~
s. Very excellent sir,
" The fate of arms is variabie--it is
less than month since your excelIency
took this capital without any opposition
attacking with very small aumbsr oil