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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24
CHARLESTON. Fol- -.

Ertraets rom several letters received in
tins city 6y the Inst mail from Natchcz.
Natchez, Jan s, 1907.
NO word Of BuRR vet There is a
great dust Mt New rleans-Livinrston
will render Wilkinson unpopular. hone
and trust that for his absurdities here, he
may account to his country
"Ianuarv 9.
81 hope that the reports Of Aaron Burr
Will not influence such ofvour friends as are
disposed te migrate to this place; for ten
thousand such men could not produce but
temporary Injury to us. The minds of
our people are by no means calculated to
favor his wild schcmes-On the contrary
they stand ready to rcpel every thing of the
kind thc high toned tales of Wilkinson and
the fress to the contrary notwithstanding.
We know the General. and therefore feel
very little concern at any thing he SAYS or
does. Please to advert to the publication
OF Edwarl Livingston upon this affair
What an injury are such reports TO our
te ritory. Calculated TO retard progress
OF every kind, their authors ought to be
treated with contempt. I hope ere long
things may take favorable change, or that
public opiGion NAV treat all such attempts
to magnify our dancer as they merit.--We
are willing and ready to grant that Burrhas
plans inimical to our peace and interests,
and that he was, not three weeks since, en-
deavoring to effect them. But what does
this argue while confined to few hundred
men? We afc appraised Of his plans, and
stand ready To hiss them-thc only force
that is necessary. The people generally
here are too rich to listen to them.-No
7veH settied individual would be of his par
ty, and all others arc too well disposed TO
their own safety to declare themselves so
that we are as quiet here at this moment,
| as you are"
January H..
&" We laugh here ut the follies Of Will
kinson. All ispeace, quiet and prosperity
here.
January II.
awe have various coniectures here as
to the design and object of Burr. Some be-
/ leve his views are traitcrous to his coun-
try: Others that he meditates conquest of
Mcxico-But we all agree in opinion that
he can calculate on none from this terri
tory, whatever he may do above or below.
! His force is said 90 be 2OOO men, but this we
do not believe, rs some Of his boats were
| stopped on the Muskingum. We have 500
militia IN readiness, and some gun boats are
respected here. 4 reward is osered for
Burr
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Land for Sale.

DY virtue of a deed of trust executed to
I'D me by William Tear, to secure the
payment Of a debt due James Murphy and
COMPANY, I will SELL, 10 the highest bid
der. for ready money, ut Amherst court
house, on Saturday the 18th day of March
next, tract Of LAND, lying in Amherst
county, on the branches of Naked creek,
within one mile Of the courthouse aforesaid,
containing 500 acres, being the tract on
which the said William Tear now resides,
and known by the name fthc Tan-Yard-
being only interested as trustee, for the
benefit Of others, ! will only warrant the
title of the said tract Oh land, as to myself
and those claiming under me.
JOHN HlGGINBOTHAM, Trustee
Warminster, 18th Feb. 1907. 4w
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NJ. HGipkt

UPHOLSTERER-FRoM NEw-YoRr,
Has far sale, on ire 4Main-Street, neariy
OPPOSITE Tire OLD CIty Tavern,
AZ ACTRESSES s. FEATHER BEDS
Iva of every description, with large &
elegant assortment Of Pahcr HangingS and
Curtain Trimmings, DEakogalv Furniture
Uindo7D Cornicea, Piano Forfea, sc.
bed and IFfUdoqv Curtains made in the
most fashionable stile, Ucry i07c. Old Mat
tresses worked over sc.
The above articles will be sold for cash
or country produce.
Richmond, Feb. %, 1907. w2m
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One Hundred Dou.., n,,,..,,.

One Hundred Doil.u, uvu4la.
DUN away in January last, from the
~ subscriber, living in Louisa county,
Virginia, negro man named MARTIN
he is about six feet high, very sensible, like
ly and rather light coloured his hair is
rather long for negro when spoken to
he looks man full in the face and is
sprightly and pleasant in his address, has
a scar OH the outside of one of his feet, | be-
lieve the right foot, extending from the toes
to nearly opposite the hollow of the foot
he has good clothing and among other things
blue coating surtout coat The isa very good
tanner, currier and dresser of leather has
been afflicted for some years with Saint
Anthony's fire, complained of dimness in
the sight of his left eye. 1t is expected he
is gone to the north, but do not know what
course he has taken. 1t is also expected he
viii obtain from some person testimonials
of his freedom, change his name and endea-
vor 10 pass for freeman. If any person
Will apprehcnd the said negro, confne him
in jail and give me information of it, so
that get him again, will give the above
reward. JAMES PoTNDEx4KR.
Feb. Goth, 1907. NV
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WASHING NON CIrY. Fchrn,rv rs.

WASHING ron CITY, February IS.
Gen ATOM, on appearing before the com
mittee ef Claims of the 11,h inst thus addressed
the chair.
SIR,
On review of the statement. accompanying
my petition of E0,h Feb. 1901, now before this
honorable committee, cannot find parag aph
which needs correction, or modification That
statement surveys the chief ground and origin
of my claims. Have the goodness, Sir, 20 pass
A,tentively over il, and 70 carry forward IN the
examination, view of nc events which have
since occurred to establish the correctness of the
measures there adverted to Il viii satisfy you
that a perseverance in tn So mea sures has given
peace TO this country, and ehIarc bd'ion 20 lhree
hundred Of our fellow citizens and that, while
it has done something 70 amp good mpessi
on upon the pirates Of Barba-y il has saved
your treasury more than million Of dollars.
My reward, hitherto, is penury and wounds.
1 ought not, perhaps, 70 say this il carries
something which savors Of reproach this do
not mean. have no where been refused ndcm
nifty. On the contrary, three years ago, when
yet the effects OF my arrangements had not
been realized, your committee expressed M Cpl.
Mon that bad n well founded cI0:,n ub0u ire 20.
yeynment. But the delay, in me decision neces.
sary TO the reimbursement OF my expenditures,
has greatly distressed me in my individual con.
ceTns-Expenditures Of which nv country now
reaps the benefit, and Of which a vast ai1rity
OF my countrymen appear 20 be very sensib e.
do not present myself here 10 ask aims, n
10 expe0 gra,ui'ies-nor yet 10 draw OH your
sensibility 10 awaken consideration FOR all the
sacrifices TO which l yielded in standing to tho
duties OF my station at the court Of pratica
despot; and on the coast of savage enemy,
You cannot make me such indemnify can
not, Sir, under any shape can present tho claim
award me remuneration for the sacrifices oil
property incident 90 the vexatous impositions &
prescriptions which the Bey OF Tunis practised
on me in .consequ-nce Of my resistance to his IN.
warrantablc evaftonS against the United States
You cannot bring back 20 me nine years OF allvc
lise--You cannot restore 10 me the strength oil
an arm, But for actual Disbursements for the
benefit of our common country, whether volun
tary or extorted, have a right again 20 rcsor
90 your justice. and to believe that this Justice
vii beno longer delayed.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES..
THURSDAY, FEB. 10.

huhSDh1, y. II.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent containing a letter from our ministers
at London, dated Dec. 9th, stating that all
points OF enlargement had been settled, s.
that a treaty would in few days be con-
Guided, which would be forwarded by spe-
cial messenger. Also letter from General
Armstrong to the Minister of Marine, re-
curing explanations of the decree blocka-
ding England, and its effect OIL neutrals and
the answer of the Minister of Marine, sta
ting that American vessels bound to or from
English ports, would not be seized, sc. sc.
Also, letter from Cowles Mead, acting
as governor of the Mississippi territory,
stating that, after an interview with Col.
Burr, he had agreed to surrender himself
taat ms boats were undergoing an eXami-
nation, and that this, expedition was likely
to end in the seizure of nine boats and "a
bout one hundred persons, mostly young
men
Twothousand copies of the message were
ordered to be printed.
The house have postponed indefinitely
MIR. Broome's resolution, 60 to So.
The Supreme Court have not decided in
the case of Bollman and Swartwout.
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Notice..

4 Ii persons are forcwarned from using
n or taking Sand from the Sand Bar,
called Coutts's, without the previous con-
sent of the subscribers, who are alone au-
thoriscd to sell or appropriate the same.
For the convenience OF those who incline to
purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts
to act. Any sale or contract which she
may make will be ratified by us.
Samuel DT Cra7v,
Pleasant Yoirgghus5and, 5 1THSEeeS'
Richmond, Goth Feb. 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

II COMMITTED to the Jail of Prince
~ George county on the Goth day of Au-
gust last, negro man who calls himself
JIM-says he formerly belonged to James
Bnford, dec. of Henrico county, and hired
out the present year by Benjamin Binford,
a son of said James Binford, dec. to a certain
Reuben George, also resident of Henfico
county. He is about feet 2 or 3 inches
high, of a dark complexion, has small
scar on the upper part of his breast, inn
mediatcly under his chin--he says he left
Mr.. George sometime in July last--his
dress when committed was an old blue broad
cloth coat, the balance consisted of Virgil
MIA cotton pantaloons striped with black
cotton, and vest striped with copperas, and
black hat. The owner is requested to-
come forward, pay expenses, and take him
away. BLANKS MOODY,
Keeher oTthe JaH
November Beth, 1906. I'm
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TO RENT,
he I cHemenf,

A DJ0INING this office, and for several
"a years past occupied by the proprietor's
family. The rooms are handsomely finish
ed, and sufficiently large to accommodate
moderate sized family very comfortably
There are also a COOL kitchen, smoke
house, cellars, &c. with a large garden and
clover lot, in cultivation, and an excellent
stable and cow-housc. Apply to the prin-
ter Feb. %.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

The Charleston Courier Of the 18th inst.
received by last nights mail, contains
long letter from Joseph Aston, Esq. adj
dressed to the governor Of South Carolina
(Chas Pinckney, Esq recuting the charge
supposed to be made in the cyphered letter
or Cot BURR published rs n document with
the Presidents message, of his having any
concern in the supposed reasonable mea-
sures OF his father in-law-It shall be pub
lishcd in Fridays Argus.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

cAEsqERFlELD coUw9a. covRq, JyNE
gh, 1906.
Lyle and M'Credie, Plaintifs2 In
Us. S.Cheucc-
Samuel Farmer, Defendant, } ~.
THIS day this cause came on TO be heard
on the bin and exhibits; and the decree
nis, heretofore entered up in this cause,
having been returned executed, and the de-
fendant failing to appear and answer the
bill of the compliments, the court doth Or
der and decree, thst the defendant be fore
closed his equity of redemption that the
conditional decree be confirmed, and that
Cornelius Buck, John Murchie, David Pat
teson and Charles Graves, or any two or
more Of them, do sell atpublic auction, the
land and premises mentioned and described
in the compliments bill preserving the
wife's right of dover thercinl for ready mo-
ney, having first given three weeks previous
notice of the time and place OF such sale
and from the proceeds thereof to paw unto
tine compliments, the sum Of sixty two
pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence,
current money of Virginia, with legal in
terest thereon to be computed after the
rate of six per centum per anuum, from
the 22d day of September, in the year of
Christ one thousand eight hundred and
three, until paid and also their costs by
them ahout their suit i'm this behalf expend-
ed and the over-plus, if any, return to the
defendant And the said commissioners
are ordered to make report of their pro-
ccedings to court, under this decree, in or
der to a final decree.
COmpiainants' costs, 6 9 OIL.
Copy, teste,
Thomas WatkinS, OK.
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Valuable LOTS.

With and without improvements, lying on
the same street and nearly opposite to the
above mentioned square of lots--consisting
of lot, on which is erected neat two
story brick house, completely fitted for
grocery, and the acconmodationofa famiS
ly; fronting on the main street about
feet, and running back about 200 feet to A.
dams's Canai--Four unim .fovcd lots, 25
feet each, front, adjoining ca h other, from
ting on the same main street, and running
back aboat $50 feet to Adams's canal
These latter lots are separated from the lot
on which stands the brick tenement, only by
Mr.: Samuel Bells lot.
TO give further description of the above
valuable property, is deemed unnecessary.
Its advantageous situation, arising from its
contiguity 10 the market--itS situation inn,
mediately on a populous road, even now, Sc
promises soon to be the greatest inlet to
the heart of the city, with the increasing
value of landed property in the neighbour
hood, promise that few similar opportuni-
ties will offer hereafter for making such
valuable purchases.
The terms are, credit of 8, 10 and 6
months, the purchasers giving bond and
security, together with deeds of trust on
the property to secure the faithful perfor-
nance of their contracts---which bonds and
other securities must be made to the salts
faction OF Mess-s. Prosser & Moncure, who
will conduct the sale.
THOMAS PULLING.
Richmond, 1871 Feb. 1897. IDS
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
+ l C II M o n D:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1907.

Col. RICHARD ADAMS, of this CITY, is
chosen Director ofthe Bank of VIRGINIA,
to supply the vacancy occasioned bv the
death of Mr.. JouN M'CREDIE and Mr..
WILLIAM Brown, in the room Of Col,
JoHN HARvTE, deceased.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

Yesterday in the House of Representa-
tives MIR. Broom offered resolution to the
following effect:
Resolved, that it is cxpedient to provide
by law for the further security Of the privi-
lege of the writ of Ra6eaS C'orhus.
debate arose which continued during
the day, and the House adjourned without
coming to any decision.
To-day the same resolution was debated
till half past four, when the house adjourn
cd without coming to a decision.
Dir. Lattimer Delegate from the Missis-
sippi Fcrritoryl has received a letter from
NatcheZ, and the Secretary Of War also
one to the same efFect-that Mr.. Burr, after
conference with Mr.. Mead, acting as Co
vernon ofthe Mssissinpi 7 crrito,.,-. has sur
rendered himself, his boats. and 90 men ac-
companying him, to the civil authority
That General Adair has been arrested at
Orleans, and sent round to this District.
Mr.. Martin spoke about hours in court
this day, in behalf of Mcssrs Bollman and
Swartwout, when the court aliourned.-
Tomorrow morning we expect their deci-
sion. 1t is supposed the prisoners will be
Observation-Disclosures Fcderafst.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

n communication on the public conduct
and character of A. Burr, from our highly
esteemed correspondent " BRUTus," is re-
ceiyed, and shall appear iii our next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24
Merchantable Bricks.

The subscriber will also offer for sale, on
the seventh day of April next, sundrf
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WILL BE SOLS,
At Public Auction,
On the premises, on the third day of March

AT Public Auction,
On the premises, on the third day of MarGi,
next,
IN entire Square Of valuable .veR situated
LOTS,
Lying on the Main-street, passing through
Adams's Valley, and short distance fron
the Market-House.
lhls square is laid off into nlne large,
spacious and convenient lots, a plan OF
which will be shewn at any time by the sub
scriber, and on the day of sale, also, by
Messrs, Prosser & Moncure.
Lot, No. l. a corner lot, so feet in front, or
the main-street, and running
back $50 feet with a CROSS treet.
NO. ?. Adjoining lot No. l, 50 feetfront
on the main-street, and running
back $50 feet.
SS No. 4. Adjoining Nos 9 s; s, respec-
lively of the same front * back
NO. 5. A valuable improved lot, con-
tains SO feet front on the main
street, extending to another cross
street, which forms a corner
thence following that street thro'
the entire square, about 500 feet
with front, also, On the back
street, equal TO that on the main
street. On this lot, immediate-
ly on the main street, is we'll
finished, large frame house, ha-
wing three tenements, all IN COM
plete repair.
Nos. 6, 7 8. Have fronts of so feet each,
on the back street, and butt "a
gainst lots, Nos. 4, and 3, res
pectively, being in depth each
one hundred and fifty feet
No. 9. a corner lot, s. feet front on the
back street, and $50 feet deep,
butting on lot, No. /, bounded
and cornered by the same cross
street which bounds and cor.
ners lot, No. /.
IL tie same nine and place, 7viN be solds
one hundred thousand
Merchantable Bricks.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

Pursuant to the foregoing advertisement,
the subscribers willproceed 20 sell the above
mentioned property on the respective days
precisely at II o'clock in the forenoon of
each day, on the premises, agreeably to the
terms therein specified.
PROSSER s. MGNCIIRE " n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

The Boston Gazette of the 9th instant,
contains the following:
"1he commercial h0,t oFour citizens an
fcar not fttie dsfircsaed at khe Eate orde,-
Of Bonaharte, declaring the British horts in,
a sfGte Of 6}ocdQde, &c. orr hricea current
Of TODAY zSiH eDince a hariiak atagnation Of
business. II is co4fdeatiy belieUcd hozue-
Ter, tn piaHy, that Tie bi9ckade IL intend
ci 10 ahhiy tofhe Kirohean islands Of G.
britain oHiV " Les Isles Britaniques" be-
ing "Hders'ood 10 aseaa, tie islands IF G..
B''''ain, Ire'oud, Tale O. Hight, Man.
Shetland, OrkHcya," tSc.
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NNTILL6c SOLD, at .HmherS! COURTHOUSE,
w on the 29th day Of Dfar h neat, By
UirtHe ETA deed oftrHSt executed by Rich
ard Davenport, TO secure the Payment Of
DEBT due Bro9vn, Rives So Co. rs in said
deed expressed, SIX NEGROES, viz
.dnthony n boy, Peter boy, Isabet n 40
man, and her three children, EHzo, Jplian
and Hannah--fhe terms Of sale mentioned
in said deed is cash, and the fitie to ME a.
bore frofcrty hath been decreed BIZ the su-
Herior Court oF ChaHcery for the Richmond
District, 10 be in tie 8aid Richard Da4
Oenhoft 6ut being only interested as trus-
tee for the ben.ft Of Others, 7viH only con-
pey Htle TO said PROPERTY as Ue8fed in me
by said deed oftfHst.
DLHRTIN DAUySON Typstee.
Milton, 2lst Fsb. 1907. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

The following curious affair NAV be de-
pended on as a fact - ycung gentleman
walking with lady, to whom he was paw
ing ms addresses, made her an offer of a
Lottery Ticket. She hearing that Bish's
otnces were remarkable for selling capital
prizes, desired him to purchase il there,
and accordingly they went together. She
chose the number IS, 400, which was drawn
a prize Of 2O,0OOi the first dav: but being
tashionably dressed, (without pockets she
desired her lover to take care of the ticket
tor her: he put it into his pocket book, and
nothing further was thought oft, until they
saw Bish's advertisement Of having sold
the ticket No 1912 Il prize OF 90, 0OOL-
She r"n full ofrapture to her lover, stating
how happy it would make them both but
he received her cry cooliv, and il was
PLAIN his love for the prize had overcome
his regard for the lady, Tor he absolutely
refused 10 part with the ticket, and has
discontinued his visits ever since.
(Lon. PahJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

b. virtue ofthe above decretal order,the
land therein mentioned, will be Sold, on
the premises, to the highest bidder, for
ready money, ON Saturday, the 18th Of
March next
Cornelius Buck.
JohH hUrchie.
DaUid Patte8on
Fej 23d, 1907. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-24

On Tuesday the court met At 10 A. NJ, The
Attorney General, Mr. Rooney spoke against
the motion about two hours
He was followed by MIR. tones. the attorney
OF the district. who delivered an Argument OF a.
bout ne same engh
Mr.. Harper then spoke in support OF the mo-
ton about enc hour and half.
When the cour, adjourned about forr o'clool-
The argument will be closed flis day. bv Mr..
Martin Nat. Intel
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-13
70 be Slid,

ITO the highest bidder, for ready mo-.
4 ney, at the little store, in the lower
end of GoochIaud county, IN the Three
Noched road, on Thursday the 5th day of
March next, # fair ifnot, the next fair day,
FIVE likely young NEGROES, belonging 20
the estate Of Hezekiah Pricree, dec.
This sale will certainly take place
ELLIS * HEzEKIAH PRtEREE, Ears
Goochland, February :, 1897. tbs.
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Likely Negro Slaves,

Consisting of roen, women and boys, few
of which will be sold for cash, and the ba-
ance on credit Of one and two years, by
nstalments. Amongst them is an excel
ent blacksmith, a good cooper and coarse
carpenter, a man weaver, equal if not SUI
perior TO any in Virginia-Eleven HORSES,
amongst which are five elegant geldings,
two ofwhich are supposed equal if not SUI
perlor to any On the continent in speed, from
one quarter to one mile: the balance con-
sists OF five strong work horses and a valu-
able brood mare.--Ninetv head of prime
cATqLE, 70 head of prime SHEE p, stock of
Hoes, elegant Mahogany HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, together with other of the
Household and Kitchen on credit of
twelve months, the purchaser in each. case
giving bond with approved security to car
nv interest from the date if not punctualiy
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 viii
shew the same in my absence.
Likewise, on the End day of March next;
upon the premises, between 500 and 600
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-02-13
Reports of Gases
Advertisements.

THE Subscriber, offers for Sale, a tract
y of LAND, in Buckingham county, on
the waters Of Slate River, four miles from
the courthouse, containing seven hundred
acres, one hundred clcared--Posscssion
will be given next fall, ard credit for the
whole amount, until 1911. ANY person,
wishing to purchase, will please call and
view the premises. Samuel JoHes.
Jan. 25th, 1907. 3twN