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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23

Otwhoun there are 3S white men-9O black
men-2 white women-2 black women.
Since the institution went into operation
5 nave returned for new offences.
Balance against the Institution last wear,
tqin It's Interior operations, s 5000 SO
oherationa Of The ManuJactory of.9ynss.
Articles manufactured in the wear ending
with the seth day of November, 1906.
with the prices annexed to each.
DC NJ
1865 muskets with short bayoncts 10 So 5
205 do. with long bayonets II / o
579 pistols 50 o
$50 cavalry swords S 90 s
40 polished iron scabbards, lined
with wood . 70 4
161 artillery swords 30 5
1873 set artillery sword TIPS for
:soab6ards 50 .
"a ri1es II 6
Amounting, at the above prices,
to 2s,3s3 81
Component parts of arms on
hand, Nov. 30th, 1906, value, 37,7SS 50
Stock of unwrouSht materials,
on hand, same date, 1e,763 81
d 1896 5
Against which the institution is to be de-
bited as follows, viz:
For component parts of arInsou
hand, Nov 3Oth, 1906, 25.521 .
Unwrought materials on hand
same date, $500 70
Expenses OF the year ending
3oth November, 1906, 5O.S75 9
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23
Likely Negro Slaves,

Consisting of men, women and boys, few
of which will be sold for cash, and the ba-
ance on a credit of one and two years, by
nstalments Amongst them is an excel
yent blacksmith, good cooper and coarse
carpenter, a man weaver, equal if not SUI
perior to any in Virgnia-Eleven HORSES,
amongst which are FIVE elegant geidings,
two ofwhich arc supposed equal if not SUI
perIor to any on the continent in speed, from
one quarter to one mill: the balance con-
sists Of five strong work horses and valu-
able brood mare.-Nincty head Of prime
CATTLE, 20 head of prime SHEEP, stock of
Hoes, elegant Mahogany HoUsEBoLD
FURNITURg, together with other of the
Household and Kitchen; on a credit OF
twelve months, the purchaser in each case
giving bond with approved security to car
~ interest from the date if not punctually
paid. In case of failure, private contract,
(Which will be made known in due time. }
Application will be made to James B. Fer
guson, esq. adjoining the premises, who will
Shew the same in my absence.
Likewise, on the 2nd day of March next,
Upon the premises, between 500 and 600
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23
D. 1896 5
1fTLITLA.

Number of Militia in the commonwealth o.
Virginia, taken from the annual return
for, 1905
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23

4
for 1905
General staff. Field Officers.
Major Gems. 4 Lieut.. Colonels 9s
Brigadier Gems 10 Majors 1S9
Adiutant Gen. Total of off,
Aids de camp 8 GERS and pri-
Brigade InSpe'rs. 19 Yates of the
Infantry 7S,144
Cavalry 2,55f
Artil cry 1.Qf2
The last returns are very Incomplete, re-
gimeutS in the Sd division, and 9 in tic 4th
being deficient. The artillery returns are
deficient more than one half, and the caval-
ry very imperfect.
PUBLIC Mr. Ms,
Muskets distributed among the
main body of the militia 16,o81
Allotted but not distributed 1916
Sent to volunteer companies, from
the armory, under the act of 1902 436
-
Total allotted and distributed 1858
Muskets in the arsenal, exclusive
ly of those stamped for the regi-
ments 1913
At the armory 4,765
Rifles at the armory 90
Total on hand FIT for use SSH
Muskets in the arsenal unfit for
use, sent from the Point of Fork 1000
Pistols delivered prior TO 1906 I91
- sent from the armoIy during the
year 1906 535
Total distributed 726
Pistols at the armory (madc .hcre) $50
made At Philadelphia 255
SIC
Swords delivered prior to 1906 $40
- sent from the armory during the
year 1906 535
Total distributed 854
Swords atthe armory (made therel 1,O83
- made at Philadelphia 2j4
Total on hand 1887
Artillery and Grenadicr swords in
the arsenal 700
.4cfs ofa fu6He nature, fassed December
sessi0H, 1906.
/. An act concerning the attendance Of
witnesses in the inferior courts.
The clerks ofthe county and corporation
courts arc empowered 70 administer the
osU1s, a9a receive aud ester tse ettcaSance
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23

The last returns are very Incomplete, re-
giments in the Sd division, and 3 in tic 4th
being deficient. The artillery returns are
deficient more than one half, and the caval-
ry very imperfect.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-23
Acres Of Land,

In the county Of Bedford, on the waters Of
Otter river, equal, if not superior, to any
high land in said county, on which is about
SO acres Of fine Meadow Land, the greater
part Of which is rcclai..ied. Upon this land
IS a tolerable dwelling house and other con-
venient out houscs.-Also, the stock of
Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Plantati-
Ell Utensils, &c sc. Terms Of sale, one
kah cash, the balance in II months, on
thc purchasers giving bond with approved
security, to carry interest from the date, if
not punctualy paid, with a lien on the pre-
misses to secure the balance Of the payment
The last mentioned tract Of land will be
shewn 10 any person DESTROYS Of purchas-
ing the same, by Major Joel Leftwich, con-
venicnt thereto.
EDWARD BOILING.
Goochlsnd, 18th Dec. 1906. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
FRoM TIE AURoRA.
POLITICS FOR FARMERS.

You hear every day of men CRYING out
or WARRIOR navies-for extravaeant ex-
p II lures of noney-for liar ces with ne
power, * for hostility against another pow
Grand 1t is difficult sometimes to account
for these strange fantasies.
There arc certain truths however, ,ahich
the humblest man in point of information in
the whole country can discover, and there
are certain plan inference, to be drawn
from the obvious facts, upon which no two
men can honestly differ.
No man 7yiH deny that peace and the Sc
curity and happiness which it produces in
a free government is the most desirable
state of human society no man will DENY,
that America owes to her pacific policy
that prosperity which has rendered her the
envy of the world, and to which the unfor-
tunato of the old world look for a safe
refuge; no man 7UiH deny, that pacific
policy IS that of all others inculcated by re-
ligion, and that nothing can be so oreien
and destructive of religion and virtue "A
war and its concomitants.
nation then must be opposed by some
overwhelming necessity, some Irresistible
evil not to be avoided or guarded against.
if it can be at all iustifable i'm deviatinr.
from the principles which ensure happiness
which are the causes Of prospcrity--
which are the fundamental principles ORE
igion.
Nothing but the sbvious imminent dan
Ger Of this happiness, and all thc coincident
blessings, a. at any time JUSTLY a eegia-
ton from the system which produces so
much good.
Ihese, 7oe rstisaf IL, are truths 7yhich no
man can dcnV.
Yet how are We TO account for it, that e.
very day you hear men CRYING out FOR war /;
tormilitary nayies; Cor armies for cxtrava-
CANT establishments and expenditures
Incompatible with our ZoHcy, orr hcsce,
and our MerQis2
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09

sicu, are amontst the number. The battle
Was fought at AnerStadt The Prussian
army was on its retreat to Magdeburg.
After the battle, the headquarters of
the French army were transferred to Leip-
sic, and the advanced guard had actually
taken possession of Dresden.
Lord Morpeth, with his suit, arrived OH
the 18th at Hamburg. - came by the way
of Wcimar and Brunswick.
The letters from Saxony had not arrived
at Hamburger, but orders were come down
from Magdeburgh to stop the sailing of the
vessels up the River Elbe to Magdeburg.
V. Tile king Of Sweden is using
every effort for taking an active part in
the war and accounts from Berlin state
positively the arrival of Russian army
of 900 men in Silesia, which was advan-
cling by forced marches to the support of
the Prussians
The Goilo-Dutch army had taken pos
session of Emden, AID it was expected they
would march TO Hamburger and Bremen.
The towns of JENA, dALLE, WEIMAR,
NAUMBURG, and other places have been
burnt.
We lament to say, that the result of the
| engagement which took place between the
PruSsans and the French on the 18th inst
| too clearly appears to have been very dis
astrous to the former; but as the only Off
ciai statements of the affair which have We,
reached us are those drawn up BY the
| French, and published in the Dutch pa
pers, we may entertain hope that the sue
ccsses of the enemy have been highly ex-
aggeratcd as their losses have been evil
IDENTITY concealed.
| 1t hasbeen currently reported that Prus-
STA, in consequence of her severe disasters,
has already concluded peace with Napo-
leon. The report, however, is premature
though there is hardly doubt that such
an event viii shortly take place Saxony
is detached from her, and the Russians, by
the formidable position ofthe French arml
are, We fear, incapable of aliording any
! eiiectual assistance.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09

1udiciaries, deciding according to different
principles. One deciding what is law be-
tween citizens of that state. The other
deciding what is law between citizens of
that state and strangers. There viii in e.
very state be two codes. We shall have
The V;rginia code of laws, and the VirSi-
mia federal code of laws; and so it will be
in every state: Either this must be the
case, or else the state courts must surren-
der their opinions, and conform TO the o.
pinions Of the federal judges. They must
abandon the dictates of their own judg-
b. ments and adopt the opinions of the federal
Judges. And thus, what is law in Virginia,
will be learned, not by examining reports
Of cases adiudgcd in the court of appeals,
but by examining reports of cases decided
at the city of Washington.
8 Sir, we ought to prevent a clashing offe-
dcral and state authorities. Concur IN the
amendment. fit passes, there viii remain
to the federal judiciary all the power nc
cessary TO carry into execution the laws of
the general government, to preserve har-
mony with foreign nations, and among the
states. And every state will be let, as il
ought to be, at liberty to pass, decide on,
and execute, its own laws. ar at..t'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
lYeasesfay, Decem5e,, II.
CCofcfuded. J

81 MR. FousHEE (of Henrico vi will de-
tain the attention If the House, but for a
moment.-(;e ntlemen have objected TO this
resolution, because it casts > censure upon
the minority in Congress. But for my part,
cannot perceive that it is susceptible of
such n construction, but by very Indirect
implicatioa. We conceive thatthe measures
pursued by our government were wise:
The minority deemed themimproper. We
cannot, therefore, bestow our APPRECIATION
upon these measures, without indire lily
scensuring the policy of those who oppose
them. Butthis Implication is not l,ecu!iar-
ly confined to this resolution. 1t equally
extends to evcrvmensure of this sort, where
individuals may entertain difference of
opinion.
gf Gentlemen have objected TO this resclu-.
tion, because it may bestow confidence on
those vino 10 notdeserve IL. But, sir, &" the
government" of the United States does not
eonsistof post-masters, but in nv conception
o. the Legislative and great Executive of
hcers. BY Bestowine our appreciation up
on the last, we do not, therefore, neccssa-
rily extend 1t to every executive depart
nlent.
repeat the assertion, that an expression
Of confidence in our officers is the grand re-
turn for public services. Destroy it, and
you destroy the great principle Of Republi-
cnnism IF officersare not to be approved,
when they discharge their duties, YOU dcs-
troy che greatest incentive to virtuous con-
duct and upon virtue itself is al republic
can government bottomed y have no wish
10 pronounce Il censure upon the Minority.
As Yesterday observed, let us encourage
all proper vigilance in public agents, and
let every act Of the Administrator be fully
scanned and scrutinized. The Minority
have deserved ccnsure, but [ can see no
necessity for expressing it on this aoor. BIT
as appreciation is the true reward for pub
lie servants, let us not hesitate TO express it.
TIE question 7UaS then taken an the foSt-
honement IF the resoluFion, and loss dyes
80. Noes 1876. ~ -.,
The question then rec4rred uhon the o.
riciaai resolution ald mas agreed to--.4yes
122-.Noes IS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
LONDON, October 81

The Carteret Packet sal e. from Meta
onthe 18Th ult. General Stuart arrived from
: ely on the 10th. Every part Of the Two
Calabrians has been abandoned to the
French, except Scylla, in which we stlI
hod garrison Thus there appears To be
no foundation for the report Of second
great victory oyer tho French in that quar-
ter. General Stuart is now on his return
to England
Der. 79.-We have received accounts
from Berlin, Of the 18th, stating that the
queen had arrived there on the preceding
evening, and again quilted the capital on
the 18th. The duke Of Brunswick Is not
killed; he was wounded by grape shot
at the beginning Of the battle, in rcccnnoi-
trins the position Of the enemy. The loss
in killed and wounded is estimated at from
$4,000 TO 10000 men. general MoHcndorf.
Kalkreuth, Ruchel, Blucher, and Taunen
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
WASHINGT0N CITY, Jan. ..

The President of the United States was
Yesterday waited upon very generally by
the executive officers of the government,
the members OF the legislature and the CT
tizens OF Washington. Among the compa-
ny were also the foreign ministers resident
at the city OF Washington, and large con-
coul sc OF ladies andstraAgcrs. Onno pre-
cedng occasion have he rooms of the
Chief Magistrate been so crowded.
We have the pleasure Of noticing the ar
rival IN this city of our fellow-citizen, Mr..
FULTON, a man no less distinguished for
science than bene6cence, and from whom
his country may expect to reap the fruits
OF an extensive observation and experience,
derived from long residence in Europe.
James l.. Cathcart. Esqr. has been ap-
pointed consul of the United States for the
island of Madeira, vice Mr.. Lenar, de-
ceased.
Evidence Of Joseph NJ. Street given to the
grand jury in the case of United States
VS.. Col. Aaron Burr.
] can give the grand Jury no Information
relaungto the indictment NV knowledge
49, .luoii'SSo iINiiiS CIllilciv ITOnl lnlOrIna-
ton. The contract said to be entered into
between Aaron Burr and John Brown in
the second number Of the Western World,
under the head of "No Burrism, no fede-
ralism," alluded only to opening a canal on
the uorth west side OF the Ohio Nor do /
know any person who can give any infor-
nation relative to the indictment.
EVIDENCE OF JOHN WOOD.
| know nothing that viii amount to evil
tence- For some time past have changed
my opinion respecting the conduct of Mr..
BUR, ana am persuaded that he has no in
tention of dong any thing contrary TO the
laws and interest OF the United States.
The contract entered into by col Burr and
Brown stated as above, have been inform
cd relates only to opening a canal on the
Ohio and the conduct of col Burr at St.
Louis and New Orleans related only TO
land speculation.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09

THE long and minute details ofthe march
and operations of the French armies Which
is contained in the last bulletins, we pre-
sume could not be Interesting 20 our read
ers. Indeed they would not be understood
by any one, not conversant in military tao
tics and perfectly acqu intcd with the
Country which was the theatre of war. We
shall content ourselves with those which
describe the most decisive and important
engagements.
There are some circumstances i'm the
position of the French troops, previously to
the commencement of active operations,
which may tend to explain the facility and
rapidity their conquests. In consequence
Of the late acguis lions of France on the
Rhine, aud the occupation Of the Austrian
territories by her troops, it was practicable
Tor tie French armies, almost 10 surround
Prussia, before blow was struck. Hence
a few days march from their respective
stations, brought them into the heart of
Prussia.
The second, third and fourth bulletins,
describe the march of the different corps,
undcr the respective commands of mar
shals SOuit, Ncy, Llnnes and Augcreau
The first operation and most important
cine, was the seizure of the Prlssian maya
zines 1t loft The Duke Of Burg took pos
session ofSchleitz, occupied by / 0 600 Prus-'
slams. Thisi termed the battle ofSchleitz
Che left wing under marshal Lannes had
equ.l success, in an attack upon the rear
gu.ra of Hohenloe, Commanded by Prince
Louy, who was killed in the action. This
afair took place near Saalfcld.
Ater these preliminary successes, the
French occupied all the important posts
IN the vicinity of the main body Of the
Prussian army, and were in possession of
all their military stores. These events
were preparatory to the great and decisive
battle OF Jena, described in the 5th bulle-
tin, which we have inserted at full length.
Ed: Argn5.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
sISra ngLIErrN or THE GRAND ARMY.


Jsna, SRI October, 1906.
The battle Of Jena washed away the af-
front Of Ro3blch, and decided, in seven
days, campaign which has entirely calm
ed that warlike frenzy that had taken pos
session Of the Prussian heads.
The following is the position Of the army
on the 18th -
The grand duke Of Berg and marshal
DaVe1st, VITA their corps Of the army,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-01-09
FROM TnE ENouIREk.

+ .,f INTERESTING DERATE
- IN the YIrgiaia Honse IF Delegates.
On tie res9lutior athrobatjng hf conduct
Of The Sopermme't Qfthe U. States.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14
Eighty sixth Bulletin.

TILsTT, Junc Is.
Agreeable to arrangements, the two empe-
rors met on the raft in the centre of the Me.
men, and saluted each other in the most sor-
dial manner.
The vast number Of persons belonging to-
each army, who hocked to both banks of the
river to view this scene, rendered it more in-
,teresting, as the spectators were brave men,
who came from the extremes of the world. -
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14
Eighty-Fifh Bulletin Of Tie French
Grand Army.

Tiki. yuue "a.
The grand marshal Of the palace, Du.,
roc, went Yesterday 70 compliments tbs
emperor Alexander.
Marshal CONT Kalkren,h was presented
this day 70 the emperor. He rcmained an
hoor 10 his maiesty's cabinet.
The corps Of marshal Lanncs was re.
viewed this morning BY the emperor. He
made several promotions, and gave RE-.
wardsto those Who had distinguished them.
selves by their bravery.
To.morrow lhe two emperors will have
conference.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14
Public Sale.

TO NOR ",
n, four O'Clock, in the afternoon, nil be sold,
on Thompson's suhay,
IS hhds first quality Mufcoyado
Sugar;
On ? credit of sixty days, for approved
notes.
Philip 9, Marleller.
September IA. DIT
Wanted to Purchafe OF Hire,
Is NEGRO MN from eighteen to 7twcn-
,ty-iye years Of age.
A4e9It to he Printer. n
September IA.
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lust RECEIVED,

Per schooner Patty from Portsmouth,
AND FOR SALE BY
Laaarason g E0uze,
so tons PLASTER
7 100 boxes SOAP
so boxes Mould and Dipped CANDLES
20 barrels MACKAREL, and
200 boxes Nova Scotia HERRINGS.
august 8
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14

bad weather thai ours, bath sails aud rig.
ging were ID the best order, still 10 the
short space Of s hours il made Z wreck Of
her.
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aleranDrta Dajlp an6etiser.
~+- ~
MONDAY, SEprkMBER-IA

Thd United States ship Wasp, sailed from
England the 18th July, for L,Orient, from
whence she viii proceed tothe Medfterrane-
an.
gss% T9W.. 80 TSNE f%n4f3 - 1ue
DIED 90 90 the sIst ul.. AT Fel,sP POINT
after 40 illness ot several years, Mr.. Alex.
ander alexander, aged 44-,For many
years az inhabiians Of AlexaOdria,I'Ya.1
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14
ALEXANDRIA

BIZ HIS. CUNNINGHAM sfshectfaAy
informs the friends Of the Drama l4Aat Aauing
failed IN her first attemht at a 6ensft, oqping
to the inelenuensy Of the ayeatAer,, size will again
1er hsrseF a candidate for hu6se Jauor.
Mrs. Cunningham & Mr.. Miller's
NIGHT.
ON TUEsDAr EVEN1Nc, SEPT: IS.
WIH6e Presented, the erleEfated Tragedy
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DENMARK, lulu s.

DENMARK, July 8.
This day the I'd inst. the king of Sweden
gave notice to general Grandjean, that at the
expiration Of ten days next ensuing, the day
and hour after the receipt of such notice, the
armistice of Schlathow is to be at an end.
According to letter from Altonaof the
5th inst. the duke of NJ ecklenburgh>Schweri
has received a letter from the emperor of
Russia, with an enclosed French imperial or
der, whereby the French governor general of
the duchy is recalled, and all representations
laid on public and private property in that
country taken off.
Han,6urgh Correshondenten, Of Jniy -
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BERLIN, lufy 4.
A report is spreading here that the emper-
or of Russia has ordered all Englishmen to
quit his dorainions.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-14

James Wilson, one Of the deser,ers tax.
en- from the Chesapeake.w was hanged at
Halifax on Monday se'nnighs on board the
HalifaS frigate. He Acknowledged at the
place Of ~execusion that he was q native Of
Yorkshire. " r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-30

lishable by law. If the expedition was res
Tally eventual, and was not 20 take plac. m
time OF peace, then certainly perpetrators
might be made tor IL without niractiag a.
my law; bat this is p fact prop>f Tor ths
exclusive consideration Ola jnry, and s'.sl
make no comment upon it which might.
the one way or the other, influences thgif
judg ment.
shall commit Aaron Burr ard Herman
f3iennerhasset, for pre- Earring and providing
the means for military expedition ara .nss
the territories Of foreign Prince, " tn
whom the United States were at reacc. ie
those whose provinceand duty it is to pro.
secute offenders against the laws of ,h.. Il,
States, shall be oi OPINION, that a crime of
deeper die has been Committed, u is M
their choice to act IN conform ~ wiki tbus
opinion.
Israel Smith is not proved to have pro.
vided or prepared any means whatever,
aud therefore shall not commit him. Il
hc has really offended against the laws, he
may DC prosecuted for the treason In Ken
lucky, or for the m!slemcanor III his own
state, whers. il any where, HIS offence has
Desi Cumni ted
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-10-30

Co7c'RsiVr y PTTI1N offtc C41sr US
7lcz SfARSHAL, or ne mof2n for CON
7,'itRient
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-09-03
Tbs as4ho cq1y Notice,
!. Assgassae.

ir-IIAT the subscriber, Of Alexandra com.
ty, in the district of Columbia, hath Obtained
from the orphans court Of said county lslters
of administration on the personal estate OF
.sartahe7y Eakis, lats ofsths county aforesaid,
deceased: All persons having claims against
the said deceased. are hereby warned to eshl-
BIT them, with the vouchers thereof, sto the
subscribers. on or before the llth day OF ic-
bruary .aesss ensains {, or they may hs.lsw DC
excluded from al! beae6lto. SAID estate. And
all those indebted thereto, are requested to
make immediate payn,sr t4---5lven ssssder my
hand this 10th day Of Angus, 1907
FvedsxieSa Aagasta Helena Easls,
..t, ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
August 10. sssrsW