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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26
RI. C. HARPER.

The following is extracted from q letter
dated Falmouth, May 10Th -
" You viii have been informed OF several
American vessels having been condemneds
and amongst them some that have been
sent into this district principally in conse-
quence of their having sailed from France
after the period fixed oy the order in couna
Gil, and Others for oeing bound TO port de-,
clared by the British to be IN a state OF
block ade.''
"Two vessels belonging 10 the United
States, viz. the ship Susan and the schoon-
er Hope are ccndemed in consequence OF
having French government dispatches ora
board. l am assured this was without the
knowledge of the masters who Nigh. have
destroyed these papers, had they been a.
ware their ships wouid have been lost by
the delivery of their letters TO the captors
or their agents.
Gin the present gloomy situation Of things,
masters, OF ships belonging to the United
State are afraid TO engage for almost any
voyage, being so liable C. seizure ana con-
fscation o. both sides and many have pres
ferred returning TO America to accepting
any freight that was o5tainable. Trade is
very dull. West India produce very low.
but flour about OBS. to 65s. per sack of Ia
bushels"
This letter, with that from Tangiers pubs
lished in our last, shew the extreme dana
gers to which our vessels are exposed, and
the extraordinary game that is pursuing
under the auspices of the British govern
ment. The dangers are so great as 10 con-
vince every man of the necessity of the em4
barge; but for which scarcely an American
vessel could have escaped the fangs of the
British. Such as have not awaited them.
selves of the security it offered them by A
r-ptts t,et,- -,
passing into the hands OF the British FOR a
violation, real or pretended, ofther orders.
or into the hands Of the continental po1yers
Tor acqulescing IN them, We have seen
list OF twenty eight of our vessels taken
into Plymouth between the 9TH and 26th
days OF January. This shews what would
have Happened but for the embargo; and
goes far to justify the opinion, VIII ch has
been entertained, that il was the view OF
the authors of the orders of council, to en-
force an acquiescence in them, Or general
ly to seize our properly as ansindernity
for the consequences which might have
flowed from their resistance.
Nothing can be more disgraceful than the
conduct OF those Americans who have avail
ed themselves of British licences. as stated
IN the letter from Tangers. The Bar5a-
ry powers being excepted from the oueratia
ON OF the orders, enables our merchants ne
indeed such they can be caled) to pursue
this derugatory traffic--to avail themselves
OF Iicence, which every American muse
disgrace himself by accepting, to carry on
trade, the sole end of which is to benefit
power lost TO all regard to our rights, and
to fll their own Golfers with the gains ofan
Infamous avarice. But the information COM
tanned in the same letter shews that this
spirit of unlawful gain will soon defeat it
self and that its counteraction by the en-
emies of Britain will give it mortal blow.
.Nst. Inte
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26
Is Dollars Reward

WILL be given for experimenting and deliver
w ing TO the subscriber, or committing to Jail
so thar get her, runaway negro woman, nam
81
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Notice.

"A LII persons having claims against the es
n tate Of CHARLES +. BATES, dec. are
requested 20 make them known, that provision,
may be made to meet them. Those indebted are
eaiaestly solicited 70 make speedy payment, as
II will be extremely unpleasant 70 be compelled
toiesor TO eoerciyc measures. Col. HEATH ]
MILLER IS authorised TO transact and settle all
business relative thereto
Mary II. Bates, adm'x.
Cooehland. July 18,h 1908 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26

REMARKS.

REMARKS.
This trial was made with the same pow.
der, and the same quantities of powder and
ball, as in the first trial OF table a. The
arms were fresh selection and the object
was, to ascertain whether the failure in
those of 1904, upon the first trial, had been
accidental, or might probably be ascribed to
gene raj defect in the arms OF that year.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26
Wirt's Speeches.

~ The Editor of the Argus has lately
published the
SPEECHES Of WILLIAM WRIT, Eso.
Oh the trial Of Col..AARON BURR, and
others-With portrait by ST. Memin.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26

Before we dismiss the subject, &c feel it
a public duty, as well as doing an act of
common Justice to the superintendent and
officers employed in the armory, &c state
our own impressions as to the mode of con-
Quoting the business of the institution. I've
consider the machinery as well calculated
to save manual labor, and that It has been
executed in a style which does honor to the
protector; that the divisions of labor are
judicious and proper they not only tend
to great savings in the expense, but to the
exact uniformity of all the component parts
of the musket and pistol. As far as we have
been able to judge, from our own observati-
ons, we have discovered great zeal, capabi..
lily, activity and industry as well in the su-
perintendant as in the other officers en-
ployed. We have received much satisfac-
ton in the opportunity this occasion has aft
forded us of becoming acquainted with the
interior of this institution. Could it be sup
ported by funds adequate to its capacities,
and continue to be conducted by the abilities
now employed, we see no reason TO doubt,
that upon ajudicious application of the pro-
duct, every purpose of the state may in a
few years be accomplished, and that fur
Their advantages may arise by sales of arms
to other states.
Signed,
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ICoPY.l
Washington, Dee. "a, 1900.
MY DEAR COLONEL,

The votes of Tennessee are come in, and
decide the tie. The language ofthc demo-
Gratis is, that you will yield your pretensis
ons To their favcrite--and it is whispered
that overtures to this end are to be, or are,
made to you. ] advise you &c take no step
whatever, by which the choice of the House
or Representatives can be impctied or en-
barrassed. Keep the game perfectly in
your own hands; but do not answer this
letter, or any other that may be written to
you by federal man, nor write to any OK
that party.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26

time when the inspections and proofs are
to be commenced in conformity with this
advice.
Extract fro,n the Journal.
DANIEL l.. HYLTON.
Clerk ofthe Council.
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Blank Notes

AND POWERS on ATTORNEY. used y
dePcsiting stock in tie Baak 81 VrginiA, Coz sss
At thus case.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26

The Democratic Press has declared itself
In favor of Mr.. Madison 1t fully appears
from every account that Mr. Clinton stands
no possible chance. We can but hope that
his false friends who have suppoted him b.
extravagant adulation and the deepest ca
lumnies against Mr.. M. will stoh their
mouths ofsiander.
They must perceive that the expectation
of success is idle and vain, and that there
can be no encouragement to their vehement
abuse and foul detraction.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26
Dtrglnta Cirque.
RIG H NJ o N d:
TUESDAY, JULY &c, 1908.

One of the objections of the Enquirer of
the 18th inst. in regard to the federal con-
stitution, escaped our notice, or rather we
expected that its answer would have been
drawn from the other observations.
1t suppnses the extreme possibility of the
person who is voted for as president, to be
under somerons itutonal disqualification as
that he ism of the age required, that he
is not natural born citizen, nor was not a
citizen at the time of the adoption of the
constitution, nor has been fourteen years a
resident within the United States. The en-
quiry then results, if the person voted for
is thus disqualified, what is to become of
the vote !? and who is to determine 1t can
the elective franchise, but that every per-
son having right to vote, has the right of
per, whether it is to throw it away, or not
to vote at all. Suppose that one of the can
didates should be actually disqualified, and
he should receive the greatest number of
votes, there can be but little doubt, but that
the question of disqualification would belong
to the judiciary, and ifthat body should de-
eide accordingly, the votes for such disqua-
lifted candidate, would not be considered as
bad, but as thrown away; and we are in
clined to think that the other candidate next
, in number, would be to all intents and pur-
poses, elected. What we understand by a
bad vote, is, that the person giving that
vote, does not possess the required qualif-
cations. Ifthe vote is bad ab initio, it is ina
material for whom he votes, it cannot be-
come valid, and so on the other hand, if the
vote is good ab intro, no matter for whom
| it is given, it cannot be rendered bad. fit
be essential tothe freedom of elections and
the right of representation, that the people
may elect whom they. please, and that the
person thus elected should not be constrain
ed in his vote by any other power, it surely
decide that the elector has not the right Of
throwing away his vote, by voting for any
person either morally or physically disqua,
lihed To say otherwise, is to give shape
and direction to the elective freedom, and
prescribe conditions repugnant to the nature
and liberty of free suffrage.
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IlABLE b
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-07-26

JAMES WOOD,
L. EARRING TON,
RO. GAMBLE,
]. GIBBON,
JOSEPH SCOTT,
JOHN AMBLER.
Richmond, July 22d, 1903.
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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-30

ed against him on the sn5iect OF impress
ment, II seriously brought f5rmard wouid
have been completely s.pellct!s On some
day not very distant, this subjoc:will BE
understood and his merits viii be CORRECTLY
estimated. Bat while do Justice TO him, I
take pleasure III doing Justice To his political
opponents here, all of whom, withln the ci.-
Gle OF my acquaintance, seem to avail them
selves of every opportunity of expressing
their very high sense of his exalted merits.
have made this statement and these re-
marks, nv fellow citizens, that YOU might
see distinctly the very different ground on
which the two caucuses, friendly as the
members composing them are to each other
really stand: and that you might be convinc-
ed that the friends Of Mr. Mu roe proposed
to do nothing, but what they had a right to
do, and that they have already done nothing
but what they were in some measure COM
PEELED to perform: In truth no mischief;can
result from it. The friends of Mr. Munroe
are the friends of their country, and will give
him up whenever the public good requires
the sacrifice. 1t is but justice to the sup
pOrters OF Mr. Madison to saw, that they use
the same language, and have no doubt with
equal sincerity.
At some future day, perhaps, shall say
few words to You about caucuses generally,
the caucus at Washington particularly, the
Importance of the approaching election, and
the real merits of our own two citizens in
nomination. You 7viH not shut uouI. ears.
The character and great interests of the ma
ton are involved in the question now before
YOU, and you will hear even if YOU do not
approve, the advice which from the best mo-
tive, and with the most sincere good will, is
respectfully submitted to your consideration.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-30
From Coioin's ueekly Register.


In order to give the reader some idea of the
general reputation OF this r. Power, / now
insert the following extract of letter from,
William Wilson, lieutenant of ~tillery in the.
army of the u. 5. to his friend, another Off.
Gers high in rank in the same army:
" SIR, 1 N'
Since your departure, Powers and hartv
have sailed He has publicly declared he will
rum the General. Indeed, Ihave no doubt in
my mind but that he has teen 6rfbcd. He is a
RAsCAE, Svho can De 6gusrht 81 sold 20 ana7yc,,
any fa'7'ose. 1t will be well - keep good
watch over him think, with proper man
agement, he can be made to discover his own
villainy and that of his ha7ty. The COVER
nor arrived few days ago. have had a
conversation with him respecting Powers, Sc
ms intended disclosures. He informed me
ne had it in his power to defeat any thing.
which he might say respecting the General,
as he had made to him (the governor) so
cmn declaration that ne knew not one sir
gle ching against the General
"WM. WILSON,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-30
Not General Wilkinson


&. lNCE STUBBORN FACTS are introduced az
- STUBBORN THINGS, by 9. L. Haller, Unjust
e to Tie public that when went ~ c. Hal.
ei's ON the 10Th OF April last to enter nv tn; ee
daughters TO his scE"o, L VS. invited MO the
IiiSic !oom where ! communicated my bus ness
he rcHle6i, that owing TO what lIr HuGgi had
! tod him, that he would be very moderate IN h;s
charges, that he hired his music master danci sr-
master an" al his teachers by the year. a ID hat
ne would tencn and have taught nv three chill
j Ell III all the above mentioned branches after a
pause and calculation Of some minutes, f,r the
SIM ct = - per quarter. l immediate paid
hm has quarter III advance NV children at tines
"Eced an at times took lessons at music The
quarter eEprea during my absence from this
place, while oil the turnpike heard nothing OF
extra charges Tor near i've months after the first
liaitcr-in the beginning Of the Assemhl, was
| applied to by t.. L. Halter TO accommodate him
"'th 4 ne Fouabie move OIL the balance of nv &C
count, thought livery extraordinary at such re-
quest, but without strictly examining what had
paid or his account, srned the note at present in
contest snPrcainB ii was gwen for the years
sth"olmg OF myI~ughtcTs. The business rested
so i"f some day, until found nv children were
treated With so muct contempt that was forced
| % withdraw them from the school diem on t.x-
aiming has account minnteiy, found il was oniy
Tor the last SIX months and charge for writing
desks never directed to- be furnished i iteayy
charge OF s 10 25 cts for quilts and paper He
The SAID Hllcr mentioned MS liberality manifest
ca towards me. Ii is true, he did undertake whla
a bargaining to manifest great deal Of friend
| sFi?, ana eGgoined me to secrecy /; now ne has
uhNeTlaEen 10 make ME pay nearly double what
| we lanly harSained at ThreeqUarters paw, agree
,ble 70 bargain would have been s l35 90
Say books, paper, pulls, pen-kniyes and
rules, II 81
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COMMUNICATION

From letters just receiced in Norfolk, by
vessel directly from Jamaica, it urhaDpiIv
appears, that Mr.. David Yaucev and Doctor
William him5rou9h, OF Louisa county in this
state, lately died i'll that Island
Mr. Nancey was carried off by puImona-
ry disease which, after battling all the eff
forts OF medical skill had induced him 70
take leave of his friends, and to make last
attempt at recovery, By trying the influence
OF foreign voyages and travels: but he had
scarcely arrived at the Island of Jamaica,
when ne sunk under the weight Of his mex
orable disorder.
his nephew and friend Dr.. William Kim
brough, who accompanied him in his travels
unfortunately followed him 10 the grave, the
day after his death. lie fell victim to the
yellow fever
The death Of David Yancey will be deep
" lamented by his friends.-It win be de-
plorcd IN the middle country. 1t is d real
loss 10 Virginia.
lie was among the most valuable of the
young men Of first promise in this state, who
in the course Of q few years past, have gone
to an early grave. Those who knew him
well, (and many there are in Virginia) will
say, that for the united virtues Of the head
and the heart, for ali the qualities which
render man interesting to his family and
friends, to society and TO hs country, David
Yancey was eminently distinguished.
he companions Of his early studies, the
associates of his more advanced researches
at the College Of VIM. and Mary, the pro-
| fesslonal gentlemen who practised with him,
at the Bar of louisa, and in the adjacent
counties; In short, the whole circle Of his
extensive acquaintance, will long remember
him, with degree of respect and affection,
| that rarely falls to the lot of any individual
Doctor Kimbrough, though Younger and
less known to him, who performs The pain
| ful task OF announcing Mr.. Yancey's death
to his other friends, is understood to have
been young gentleman of the most amiabie
character, and TO have exhibited marks ofin-
| teliigcBce from which his friends derived the
most fattering expectations.
G.. Britain is at length about to suffer re-
| tribution f6r,her political sins.
| IN this days paper, we announce a most
| important event f; and what appears 70 rs
to be tantamount TO a Declaration of Waf
| by Russia against G.. Britain. Russia for
bids all communication or relations with that
power, until they shall make satisfaction Tor
| their unwarranted attack on Denmark she
proceeds to abolish the convention Of 1901
and to re-assent the principles of The .Hrmed
| NeHtraHfy.--Mayn not the l.. S. be soon cal
led upon to come to some decision on the same
propositions
a letter from Washington says, CT never
witnessed in all my life, more order and har-
mony" (than prevailed at tie caucns.,
John Quincy Adams" (son Of the late Pre-
| sidcn) "was present. 1t is belize ed nc has
discovered that tie true interest Of America
cannot be disccrned BY looking through a
feGeral medium. The patriotic/and yene-
.able Sumpter yees there"
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lFsfSiEs ~ 'e;..s fso.:. 4 stes4SsS s. cs-sh. 80
Z. G@;Geaiis N ats Ctfl ej.sea lRa.Aicztsa.
fsrssrI p, 1898. sFl.fs.,
reeeiy,d y0,,' favor IS Islt esenna.--,t ia
eeFt2in'y necessary ~ make Borne provision, To
prevent The sacrifice which must necessarily talk.
p'acSlf money should be2caried nv Execution
during the continuance fthe emb .ego--yVe nd
supposed the old system OF Rcpcvy would. have
been res cred tos--Fhis would relieve tie debtor
hd not impair the security ofthe oreditor--rllis
too would operate, on the Federal as well rs stt
courts, ~ AL regulations Us to the proceedings of
courts which are general, apply to them rs well
as the state courts-Perhaps ifthc debtor could
nave arIghtto repievy for IL months property
taken under execution, it would ans ,ver every va
iuable purpose and would be better than suspend
ing Execution, in as much az it would secure tho,
property and prevent alterations which might take
place after ajudgemcnt; however do not pro-
tess to be a competent judge on this subject--I
Tie Legislature should decide that sus pending.
EXecuuoni is the course which ought to be pur-
sued II wri he necessary for TO take some mca-
suru here"
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X DUChIlON.-Thc Trustees of the WAR
~ RENToN ACADEMY respectfully inform tie
public that this institution opened on the 18Th
instant tor the reception of students, under the
superintendent Of Mr.. WILLIAM CRAwFoRp.
llatc one OF the professors of William and Ma
~ College y gentleman highly recommended,
and who has Produce from the Right Rev BIZ
shop Wr1ison the IN ST satisfactory testimonials
OF his abilities. His literary requirements and
unezceptonable moral character, are so confdent-
y stated by that gcst.eman, az to Justify the trus-
tees IN recommending this establishment as well
ca. uia' ID to promote the improvement Of youth
IN the Greek and Latin Classics, Natural and Mo-
rm PhiloSobhy, La7vs n Nature and Nations, Pc
Htcdl EcoHoTty, MdtieaEdtics, Geogya6hy and the
tie n the G .o5eS, English Grammar, Reading,
VritHg and Arah1iefic
The healthy situation Of Warrenton is we'll
known, and the trustees conscious of the neces-
sity OF paying strict attention to the morals and
orderly behavior Of pup Is, have devoted their
time dufing the late vacation to this object, by
making arrangements for regular and close in
spectlon of the Academy in all its operations /:
Feeling, as many Of them do, all the interests Of
parents, is u additional pledge to the public fol-
the execution Of their intentions for promotip,
the welfare Of the institution
To avoid the ~ effects occasioned by students
having mOrcinoney than is sufficient TO meet the
necessary disbursements during each session, .
!ist OF tie established e1pences Of the academy
subioined.
For the classics and various other branches A.
bove mentioned, S 20 PER annum; u in advance
/ to- the fnsJ session, ending the 1st Of July and
s foFthe second, ending the LIST of December.
For English Grammar, &c. S 9 for the first and
! g for the second sion.
Board for the first session 9 %, washing q A.
bed hire s 4, candles 8 For the second sessi-
on $ IS for board, washing S p, bed hire & 4,
candles 8 f.
By order Of the Trustees,
J. HALL, President.
K. DAv1soN, Secrctary.
WTrenton, N {. Jan. 80. TT&S2w1
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Making the SUM of
: S149 81
for nine months.

But l am charged with the sum of 6 289 81.
Pray where is Haler's friendship if this be the
SWISS mode Of friendship, shun me from such i'm
future. 1t is understood l ain not able to write.
with complete book worm, so l shall make this
my Last, as litigation despisc If the gentle
man thinks he IS Untitled to the sum of g 10 rs
on the note gwen him, the laws of our land are o.
pen for him 20 obtain Justice. do assure him one,
cent VIII not BE paid by me without the law will
give TO him on fair trial if he wishes salts.
faction to this ] live iu Richmond and can be
foundat ny house at any hour O fthe day. So tie
pubic need not be Pestercd further with htirat;-
on. fOHE p SHTFIJc
T1n 90
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-30

ThUty-ore republicans IN the city and not at
the caucus to be accounted for. OF these, ID or
Is arc minority men, friends Of John Randolph,
most Of whom regard the envcnomed oppo-
nests Of Mr. Madison and as bitter enemies OF
e present administration, as the fcderilist
thcmse ',cs. What becomes Of the remainiuo
10 or II republicans letter which have in
ny hand from most respectable Senator a.
Washington states " that seDeH republican mem
bers who eouff not attend, would have voted 10
Madson--A ud several who object 10 this made NJ
selectiag, and did not attend. are in favor Of Mr.
Madison" a letter from most respectable re-
presentative confirms the same suggestion.--O.
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1 WISH TO purchase twelve lkelv hfTrT .Re
Il BATHURST RANDOLPH.
AlpeSa, Jan "a (fl
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49,, ANNOo'
RItA,7s1hk
COMMUNICATIONS.

The result Of the caucus at Washington seems
not to have been sufficiently understood by the
advocates Of Col. Monroe. They are welcome
to all the triumph and congratulation, which the
following short sketch promises tharn,
Whole number in both Houses Of c. 176
Deduct Fedefalists in both Houses %
Republicans 14g
Deduct Rep. absentees from town 10
". York members not present 18
r. intown, exclusive Of N. Y. delegation 100
Present ut the caucus 80
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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-11-19
TO RENE,

TO RENT,
A convenient two story Dsyeling House and
Store, situate on the corner Of King and Pitt
streets, lately occupied by Mr.. John Ramsay
IS also,
THE HOUSE OH Fairfax street occupied
Mrs. WILseN
Apply to
Eliza Wilton, or
Robert I. Taylor.