davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
HARDWARE, IRcMltoNCERY and
CUTLERY STORE.
BREAM g FOLLET,

A Z the sign Of the ANVIL, Main Street,
y Richmond, have received by the Ia
test arrivals from England a large IA
general assortment CT Hardware, Iron
mongery aud Cutlery, which they will sell
by wholesale or retail, low for cash, or On
a short credit, for approved security
AMONGST WHICH ARE
Waldrons of prime Corn * Grass Scythes !
Sickles, Wedding Hoes, Garden Hoes and
Rakes; Spades & Shovels Trace Chains,
Black-Smith's Bellows, Anyils, BiCk Irons,
Sledge and Hand Hammers Vises, Screw
Plates, Files and Rasps, Carpenters join
er's, Cooper's, Curriers', Saddler's, Sill
yer Smiths, Watch Makers and s Shoe
Makers Tools; Locks, Hinges, Nails,
Brads, Tacks, Screws, Brass Mounting
for Cabinet Makers, Stcelyards, Scale
Beams and Weights; Tea Kettles, Skillets
and Spiders Potts and Kettles Bell Me-
tai Kettles and Skillets; House Bells, Grid
Irons, Frying Pans, Waffle and Wafer
| Irons; Smoothing Irons, Block Tin Coffee
Pots, Britannia Metal Tea Potts, Britannia
Metal Table and Tea Spoons Coffee and
Corn Mills; Knives and Forks Pen and
Jack Knives Scissors, Razors Razor Ca
ses and Shaving Boxes; Ivory and Horn
! Combs; Curling Tongs, Razor Homes,
0iaZiSI , DidhiOllSj d IL" uOHSh vi SlSS"H'
silver mounted and plain green and white
handled Table and Desert Knives and
Forks Table Steels, Butchers Steels and
Knive s; Brass and Iron Wire; Tin in
Boxes, Sheet Iron, Sheet and Bar Lead ;
Patent shot, Gun Locks, Flints, Bear, Wolf
and Fox Traps Screws and Balls for raj
sing mill Stones, Mill Gudgeons and Inks
German Steel, Marbles, Nova Scotia
! Grind Stones, Window Glass, with great
variety of other articles in the above line
too tedious to enumerate; of which con.
slant supply will be- kept, and sold on terms
worthy the attention of those who wish tC
purchase.
Also for sale SO kegs IF Gun Powder
rs Barrels Liver Oil, Boiling Cloths, Glue
and a general assortment Of Brushes.
Richmond, DIST MAY, 1907. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27

And Murat's force cannot be much less
say Massena's army altogether 10000
men.
Their position is within two short caval-
Try marches of Grodno; and that being an
important place in various views, we make
no doubt that it must have been the first
object of attack.
The movements in this direction would
be under any circumstances advantageous
If the place were taken, the Russians
would have their left turned, and their
rear endangered.
Their magazines would be either de-
stroycd or captured; and by the occupa-
ton of the Mcneil and Neimen rivers, the
supplies from the interior would be inter-
cepted, and the Russians be hemmed up
IN the arid and sandy country of Sniaiand,
and they would have no chance of making
a future stand but by an abandonment of
koningsberg, and hasty retreat into Sa-
mosita or perhaps to Courland.
Ii the Russians on the other hand, should
determine to support and cover Grodno /;
the left wing under Bernadotte was within
two days march of that place; and the
issue of an attack is not difficult to foresee.
We lay much stress on the character of
the general who commands the French
right.--Eiis name is very familiar to the
Russian ear, ever since their last campaign
in Swisserland.
The circumstances of the army & their
movements very much strengthen those
conjectures, which we threw out under the
title of a fircject for the camhGiSn few
weeks ago.
We consider 1t as improbable that any
action, other than mere beating up Of
quarters, which is generally performed for
purposes of discipline rather than to make
an impression, can have taken place, at a
ny period before the goth of April; a few
days after or before unless Massena might
with his cavalry and horse artillery have
attempted Grodno by coup de main-a
matter by no means improbable but we
speak OF the grand army.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
n this country turn out excellent, runners. &c.
Ro Cyeu

IN TINS country turn out excellent runners, &c.
Ro. Crew.
Charlotte. 10th May. 1906.
pat Eve mares to Hamilton, and they all
proved IN foal, and the colts fine and large -
l also have mare which has bro't me four colts
one by Diomed. one by Dragon, one by Seagu,
aud another By Hamilton, and the Hamilton
colt has the preference of either: I think her
one ct the finest fies. both in size and figure
that lever saw. Gwen under my hand.
Henry Lester.
Lunenburgh, 5th May. 1896.
This Wi! certify that pus 4 mare to Iiarnil-
ton in 1904, when he stood at mr. II. Testers
in Charlotte county, and am as well pleased, if
not better, with the colts by him, than with any
the same mare ever had-she previously bred
by Occur de Lion, Diomed. Quicksilver. and
Zion. 1bedk Lester
Charlotte county.
In the year 1904 put mare to Hambetou,
then KEPT b. mr. H Lester OF this county ami
am fully persuaded that it is the best colt the
mare ever had, and is in my estimation the best
cclt l ever bred from any horse.--I moreover
never have heard OF any complaining of their
colts from that horse. 4bos. Read. jy.
Hanover County.
l herewith certify that mr. Wm, Ligh,foot'e
horse liambeton, stood at my stable the last
season, and that he has proved an excellent foal
getter: his colts would do credit to any horse N
the continent. mr. WIN. Norris oe this COUNTY
and put five mares each, all of which proved
in foal-Civen under my hand this 9Th day of
kiay, 1906. :.Tobn TSo-r,cn.
New Kent.
hereby certify that purchased 4 coll at the
sale OF VIM. b. christian, get by Hsmb'e;on be
longing TO VIM Lightsoot Esq. of Sandy pou,
this coli is two years Did this summer, he is
large. handsome and good bone Given under
my hand, 17th April. 1866. Wm Doug!as
Charlotte County, OH May, 1906,
We the undermined subscribers had colts
dropped les, season 81 Hambleton. and they are
esteemed by Us and we believe by ehe neigh
bcrs generally. 10. be remarkable good colts; be
ing for the most par, large, fine and handsome
We also believe that the season he STOOD in this
county, he got rs many colts as'a1y horse could
get with the same number of mares
WiiiGm 1ftebeH .Sffaries Lanliin,
Gent. S'i.bsoa, Overtol Pettus.
25omas PeRrs, Wni u Morton.
b " Lester
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27

France and Russia. We trust, however,
that the intercourse between the cabinets
of Vienna, and ST. Petersburg has some
better object in view than TO relieve Bonaa
parte from his present endorsements, by a
precipitate and i'll advised peace. which
he would maintain just as long as it suited
his convenience, and not cne moment Iona
ger. According to every appearance they
have at last got the tiger in the tolls and
It is their fault if they let him escape.
The following is an article from
STUTGARD, March II.
The reports of an armistice are still in
circulation and it is added, that since
the mediation of the court of Austria has
been offered, the emperor Napoleon has
expressed his willingness to treat with
Russia upon the conditions offered by M.
D'Oubril. We mention these things mere
ly as rumors they only serve to shew the
sentiments the people of Germany enter
tain of the moderation of the emperor M
poleon.
We add another from Frankfort, March
Is:
"For some days past there has been a
report OF a three-fod alliance between
France, Persia and the Porte. Some say
tits already signed by the two latter pow
ers, and that France will accede to it,
"The news from Vienna continues to
wear the most pacific complexion. We
are assured that baron St. Vincent's mis-
sion to Warsaw has had the happiest con-
and that Austria will now ex.
ert all her influence at St. Petersburg to
induce Russia to make peace but, say
these advices, if, contrary TO all eNpecta-
ton, the efforts of the court of Vienna are
not crowned with success, Austria viii BIO
more determined than ever to remain neu-
trail during the present contest"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
From Co65ett's [London] Weekly r egiGs
ter for January.
CONTINENTAL WAR.

have this morning been read ng soma
dozen columns of foreign intelligence, and
some half dozen of newspaper comments
thereon ; and the conclusion, in nay d,
is, that the reports communicated u the
ministers, and published by them, on Sac
turday last, respecting the battles in POI
land, are totally false ; and, that the
French accounts of the operation in that
country are Substantially true. elf we de-
Ceive ourselves the g truth is not in us,P
&, surely, never were there poor wretches,
who deceived themselves SO grossly as wa
of this newspaper nation have done tor
these eighteen months past.
Seventeen times have we mot 7, howeA
ver) believed the emperor Napoleon TO be
completely overthrow twice have Wa
believed, that he himself was mortally
wounded {; and once, that his army were
dead with the dysentary ! His men are
like Mr. Bays's; they rise up and fight AZ
ter they are dead. cautioned Mr. Perry
against placing any very great reliance
upon his favorite ally, the dysentary for,
l was apprehensive, that 1t would not, in
French army, operate as it did in the
Brunswicker's army in Champagne 1
perceive, however, through ali the exu,s
tation of the Morning Chronicle, a consci-
! business that the government news is false.
| see the sense and reason of Mr.. Sparkle
endeavoring to break through the cloud OF
his partners stupidity. see the dlffcul<
ty that the former is in to know how he
| shall bring himself oft. He is beginn ng TO
muster his thoughts and to Marshall hrs
arguments for the purposes of securing a
decent retreat. Herce it is, that we hear
him say, {" whether the government news
| be true or not the French have suffered
severe losses, there can be no doubt of it.
| Yes, there can, sir, and / entertain that
doubt. i do not see any probability of
their having suffered any loss at all
and what is more, ! do not see any pros
Dect of their suffering loss, or of their
career being stopped BY any thing but the
elements 1t is impossible for ms to know
what the intentions of Napoleon are ; but
my opinion is, that, if he has a design up
on Russia, the French standards will be
flying at St. Petersburg before Mayday.
Such are my fears, Notwithstanding all the
fowry prospects which the newspapers
present.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27

RALEIGH, 80 "a q.


4 most severe and extraordinary Storm
ofthunder. hail, rain and wind, was expe@
rienced in this vicinity on Friday evening
last Over this city, the peals of thunder
were very loud, the lightning from which
struck the fence Of an enclosure in Cabars
rus-street, and the rain was pretty consi@
derable. But two or three mics from town.
in a northern and eastern direction, there
was Il prodigious Hail Storm, the stones Of
which were said to be as large as billiard
balls, though many of them were IN pieces
of an inch square, which destroyed all the
rye, and injured other small grain, beat
down the garden vegetables, killed NUM-
Der Of young pigs, fowls, SC. and broke
almost every pane Of GLASS in ITS course
A few miles west Of the city, the most Sc
we're hurricane Of wind took place that vas
ever experienced in this part Of the eoun-
trv. II lcvclled with the ground almost
every chimney in its course, blew down
MANY buildings, fences, and trees, patu~
cularly fruit trees. Some orchards were
tetally DESTROYED, and the roads IN thc
neighborhood were covered with hmLs o.
trees. After the storm subsidcd, the han
was living under the fences foot thiok,
The damage received by many farmers
has been very considerable, and IS paTuts
cularly distressing in the present season "
scarcity,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
For William LigbLEot.
February Oath, 1907.
PIE &c p z 4

Hambleton was COS by Dungannon, sire of
Bedford and one of the 5cst sens of O'Kelly's
famous Eclipse, who vas esteemed to De the best
horse in England OF his day, and covered at City
guineas-his dam by Snap, sister TO Jupiter. bred
by mr. Gross, 1793-her dam young Mareke's
danny by Blank, Stirling, Miss Meynell by Part
ner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D..
Arcy's Arabian, Whiteshirt, Old Montague
mare. Thus it appears he descended from the
1est running stock IN England.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27

SicH pSiitctiunb imported oy
VIM. Lightfoot, esq of Charles City county, and
now his properly, will Stand the ensuing sea-
son' at Temple iiill, on Michum's river, in Al
oemarie county ten miles above Charlottesville,
within one mile of Germans mill, and rwo miles
ct me Brick tavern II cove, mares al guineas
The season tor which note viii be required,
di-cha gable by The paymeat of 30 d0uats, at any
time before The lst Of August next, when the
season WI expire, with one dollar TO the groom
to' each mare, paid at the stable door. Ten dol
laws the single leap. and 30 dollars to insure
maie with fnal. Good and extensive pasturage
wei enclosed. with branohea runaing through
the IT, land aSo'Sing as good forward pastures
as All m tHis parr Of the country, gratis. Ser
want. chat may BE- sent y-irh mares vihe boarded
for TWO dollars per week. aud maIes fed, if re.
9uiTed' on reasonable terms. Tie Utmost atren-
ton paid and care take to prevcns accidents. but
will not be responsibe FOR any that may happen.
Any gentleman putting 1--WE mares TO Ham
bleton, may send one gratis.
JAMES KfNSOLVING,
For William Leighton.
February Oath, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
Thursday 1ffcrn0Dn, Hhr7I

Foreign papers to the 28th ult. have
reached us which abound in pacific
reports. It seems to be a general opinion
peace, under the mediation Of the court OF
Vienna, has either been actually COM
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
Iatt9t 5fnrrian 5ertu8.

Fem London paper of the evening of the
Cd April, received from Londonderry at
New York.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
CERTIFICATES.

London. 18th February, 1906
William Lightfoot, Esq
Dear Sir--Hambleton
ought to stand very high with You, as his colts
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
Trial of Col. Aaron Burr.
E
We STCOTT e Co.

" r 0TCO TT . %.
BLEW ENTH st REE r,
NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
W,ISHLNGTOW CITY,
INFORM the public that they have enc
4 gagged Thomas Carpenter ono Of the
most able and correct Stenographersi in the
United States, to attend the circuit court
TO commence its session at Richmond the
z2d inst. and in case the said Trial comes
on TO publish as speedily as possible a COM
pleat and full account thereof, accompani-
ed by all the documents relative to this all
important case.
May IS. Sc
N. b. The copy right will be secured.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-05-27
hitb1lannn eriee Current.
CORRECTED wEEKrv)
rHK FAM Gus HIGH FLOODED 4GoLIs
Hannbleton,

Bred by the Duke Of Graf
ton, a beautiful bright bay.
GEAR 10 hands high, OF high
form and elegance. rising l6
years old. in good health and
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
Extract Of letter from Warrington, OF the
nth Dec. 1906.

27th Dec. 1906.
Captain Shaw wiites the secretary OF
the navy, tina, general Wilkinson arrived
al New Otlsasson the 27.h OF November
and had shewn him such letters and had
given him such information as induced him
10 consider il his du,y to make every pre-
paration in hispower soprepare fordetence
as we'll against an attack from above az
from the sea- ! hat he had asked from
the Shipping supply OF four hundred sea-
men, that he intended 10 arm such vessels
10 port as were fit for cannon, hat he meant
on the arrival Of ,hcboats with the descend.
ing troops TO arm them, that weak as was
his force, consisting Of one keich. and four
gun boats. he should be under the neces.i.
ny of dividing it, aud sending part &c Bs-
lie 10 meet The expected approach of ves-
sells which are 10 appear Americans, sbnt
are in truth commando by the cficers Of
foreign nation.
general Wilkinson writes the secre.
'tary ~ war, that colonel Gushing is DC.
scending with he troops from a,ebitocFes
-.thas the Red river was lew & his progress
would be slow |; that the agents Il coionel
Burr had declared that he would soon ap.
pear with force Of FIVE Thousand men, az
least, that Burr had proceeded 100 far 10
rscede; that his adheren,s had pledged
their lives and fortunes 10 aid OF his enter-
prlze and report says. that COD nurr had
had az agent a. each Of the courts OF Lon.
don, Paris, and Madrid; that prior TO The
death q Pit the plan was diges'ed and a.
greed on; bat that the same coun.euapce
had no, been gisento the projecsby Fox:
General Wilkinson writes tia. he was
placing Osleans in a posture of defencei
he expressed Nc fears tor ,ss safety. un-
derstand that 1900 militia had ben order.
ed some time past to assemble q, Na,chez,
and to take pest there un,ilfursher or.
ders."
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. a6.
Extract of a Letter. dated

NETWORK, Dec. IS.
"Tbis ,day arrived here the ship Jenny,
Ward, As DAYS from Bordeaux. Paris
bates to the 26th of Oct, Bordeaux to the
Poth, inclusive. The latest battle wasthat
Pt Jena: after which the king of Prussia
Hsked an armistice of SIX weeks, which was
fsiuscd by the emperor. We send you
ome of the latest papers. The brig Ann
aae, Perroieau. was TO sail for Philadel.
|hia 10th Nov No otherP Philadelphia yes
els mentioned. There had been very few
rivals from America IN the month of Oc-
der. Freights were on the rise. West
adia produce Looking Up.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
To Contractors.

IKE president and directors Of the Little
River Turnpike Company propose to let
out the paving any distance OF the road, not
exceeding five miles, and the board Of direct
ors will attend at Gadsby's tavern, on Montay
next, the fifth of January, to receive propo-
sails for completing the same, where theywish
to see any gentleman disposed to undertake
the work.
JosAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
January | At
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01

Twelfth bolletin, That the French had
entered Magdrburg.
thirteenth bulletin, reports, tnas tug
French entered Berlin the 2iss Oct.
The above is masuscript memorandum
of those two bulletins.
Also arrived the schooner Jane, l9 days
from ST, Jago de Cuba. Sailed n compa
ny schr Tom Jefferson and brig Mays
for Philadelphia. Left schooner America
nus, condemned Grey Hound, Holmes,
and Dart, of Baltimore Nancy, Grafton,
of Philadelphia. The brig Ceres, and
sehr. Robert, had jus, arrived from Phlia'
-delphia.
Also brig George, Buskirk, St, Croix,
#to days.
Postscript.
ST. Thomas again destroyed BY FIRE.
The schooner Delight. jenkins, 9days
from St. Thomas, has arrived here, and
brings accounts that on the Sd inst. a fire
broke out in coffee house 10 that place.
oceasicned by the carclessness Of a servant.
which continued raging till the sih. AL
the business part Of the town was destroy
cd
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
From Washington, Dec. 81.

The committee have reported 10 favor of
the turnpike from Alexandria to Mason's
island.
On Monday the senate will decide the
fate of the bridge bill. The interference
Of the legislature of MARYLAND to prevent
its passing will rather tend to favori.. The
senate are not pleased with the idea OF re.
ceiving either Information or orders from
one of the state legislatures: some of them
are much displeased.
The question in the slave bill whether
the punishment Of death, or Of fine and i'm.
prisonmen', should be inflicted on any per
son hereafter detected importing slaves,
has occupied more than three hours OF the
time Of The house this day, and is at last
decided 10 favor Of imprisonment.
All is still darkness and doubt concern.
ing Burr. The president suspects sha. Mi.
randa is OFF New Orleans.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
PUBLIC SALE

XE I'LL be sold, on Thursday tie 18th
w instant, on a credit of three months,
for all sums over Ave dollars, at the late dwell
ling house of MIR. John Fowler, deceased, rear
Pobick church, Fairfax county--sill tie Hous-
hold and Kitchen Furniture Of the Said de-
ccased--~Also the stock of horses and cattle,
together with double chair, and sundry plan
tation utensils.
William Denea]e, Admir-.
January /. 60
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01

Siltu6 snS StAsASds f~ssss eaA3 20 -
dress the wounds Of those who had suffer-
ed in The engagement.
This great victory is conceived to be so
decisive, tina. they already talk OF .ermi-
mating camgaign which has only been q
few days commenced.
Another letter from Mayence, does not
mention that the king auG queen of Pfus.
STA had been taken prisoners, as above re.
lated; but that they escaped 10 disguise,
& the king had sens general cficer TO me
emperor's head quarters, to sue for peace.
October. "a.
His majesty the emperor, prohting az
ways skilfully by his successes, and wish.
ing to reap.the fruits of The bloody battle
of the 14sh instant, went in pursuit Of the
enemy.
Marshall Davoust, having advanced
with his body of troops on the rear Of Ma.
umberg, took post on the 18th in the pass
es Of Kesen, and engaged battle. he
fought the whole day against the centre OF
the Prussiaa army, where the king was
with the generals Molendorf and Kalk-
reuth.
The divisions of marshaIs Lannes, Soult
and Augereau shared the glory of that
day. The divisions of dragons and cui.
rassiers commanded by the grand duke Of
Berg, arrived only at the close of the bat
tie. Fhey Immediately attacked the ere.
my, with the prince at their head aud
pierced several square bs,,a,ions of Prus.
sian infantry that were obliged to surren.
der.
The number Of prisoners taken at the
battle of the 18th, is estimated az 900
men, that Of The killed and wounded ough,
to be far greater; 200 field pieces, so CO
Tors and almoss the whole baggage OF the
PTussian army taken.
The duke Of Brunswick died 10 the ten,
OF the emperor, in consequence Of his
wounds. The general Ruchel and prince
Henry were killed. We had 5000 men
wounded; and our loss, compared wirh
that of the enemy, is inconaiderabIe We
have only TO regret general Debility, who
was killed.
The queen Of Prussia had fed at first
TO Wemar. that she lef, soon. Ten mi
nutes afters her aight from .ha, place,
the cavalry entered it. AS the road which
the queen has taken is covered with our
troops, it may happen as it WIS said a,
FIRST, that she will fall into the hands of the
French.
The king of Prussia. the generals Mol
lendorf and Kalkreuh are retiring with
ABBOTT so 600 run Always, by Franehausen,
towards Magdeburg, in the hope Of rally.
ing hnder the guns OK that fortress.
Two couriers brought news of second
victory obtained on the 18Th inst over the
Prussiaua. win their king 10 person ----
One OF these conriers was himself cover.
ed with lanrels. The details thai are now
circulating, are the same as those sent by
Letters from Mentz.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01

a. It is with extreme regret that
the Editor finds himself obliged again
to apologize to his Subscribers for the
disappointment in not receiving their
Papers yesterday. Every effort to OBJ
tain fupply time enough forthe usu-
al hour of publication proved inef-
fectual.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
LIBBY Sc CARNE,
HAVE RECEIVED,

Thirty kegs Of GUNPOWDER,
Which they will sell very low for cash, or
on short credit.
Likewise, variety of STOVES, open s.
close, suitable for burning wood and coal, from
70 to 80 dollars.
Also, some hundred castings, such as o.
views, Pots, Andirons, Skillets, sc.
January eo3t
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-01-01
Meranoria DajIp annert;ser.
THURSDAY, JANUARY /.

A. The Editor of this paper pre-
sents the Compliments of the Season
10 his Friends and Customers.