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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-18
From the BALTIMORE WING.
caLrpsArion OF DnMoenArIc SUCCESS.


Like good old Romans, the demo
mocrats of Baltimore first strenuonslv
contend for victory then give loose
to generous festivity in the entire for
getfulness ofall grovelling and unwor-
thy cares.
Thousands yesterday marched in
procession through the main streets of
Baltimore and Fell's point; from
whence it first moved:
Above thousand horsemen.Ied the
way, preceded by trumpeter
After which followed major Chal-
mers, bearing branch of poplar
with an ensign on which were these
words.--" God speed the plow."
Next was borne an American ENSIGN
"a white flag labelled :" A proof that
all American seamen are not gone to
Halifax.".--[ Above three hundred sea.
men being present..
Tobias f. Stansbury, a representative
of Baltimore county, was drawn upon
triumphal car, prepared with much
elegance and taste, surrendered with
boughs of poplar and evergreen, as
emblems of rural life, and civic tri-
umPh. He stood on platform, hol-
ding plow. The following flags and
labels were exhibited:
On the Ieh. On rte right.
L. Il. Stansbury George Merryman,
democratic cleo. Moses Brown,
|
Commerce and ag- L. T.. Stansbury.
riculture united.
The elegant schooner " Democratic
Republican," commanded by captain
Stiles, and other able seamen, boats
vain, &c. followed next in order. with
flags displayed and colours flying, de-
corated nearly in the same manner as
described yesterday, with the success
ful candidates for congress and the
state legislature aboard. Messrs.
M'Kim and Moore, Bland and Steu-
art. Thousands of the most respect.
able citizens followed on foot, in regu.
lar order, and surveyed and cheered
them as they traversed the various
4 streets, before their return to Felps
Point, to which they again proceeded
and from which they moved, at night,
with iIambeaux to Hamstead Hill.
where thousands of citizens awaited
them that they might witness the burn.
ing OF the gin according to public no.
tice and previous concert.
The immense crowd las formed in
to great circle by marshals on horse
back, the tributary gin in the centre
over which was erected gallows
with this inscription over il:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-18

In the city and county of Philadel-
Phia, counties of Delaware and Mont
gomery, the majority for Mr.. Snyder
will not be less than eighteen hundred
votes.---Dem. press.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-05
Twenty Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber, liv.
n ing near opeekon in Jefferson
CoSntv, Virginia, on Monday the 9th
inssnt, Negro Man named ELISHA,
about twenty one years Of agc, abou,
Eve feet seven or eight inches high, well
made, rather slow in his speech. and'is
remarkably fond Of liquor-Had on
when-he went away, a new shirt and
trowsers ofs.roag homemade tow linen,
striped swansdown jacket, and round.
about made Of fulisd, lindsey Of . dras
colour, the under part of the sleeves made
Of cloth nearly Of the same colour, wool
hat about half woxn, with a hat band and
buckle, the hat hand wrapped round
with brass xire, and eoarse shoes much
worn. / viii! give twenty dollars reward
and all reasonable expenses, for the ap.
prehension ofsae said Nsgro, If he is
returned to @me, or secuNd in Jail, so
that get Kim again. 49,,
ABRAHAM CORRELL.
June II, 1903. -
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-05
Clock making and Watch
repairing. 49,

THE subscriber asqrainss bis friends
i and customers, that he Is still car.
rying on the above business at his rEsi.
dence in Frederick County, on the main
road leading from Martinsburg to Win
chester, eighteen miles from the former
and six from the latter place, where he
will be thankful for any orders in his
line, and trusts he shall be able to exc.
cute them with satisfaction to his en-.
plcyers. -. --4>,-..
He has nc W in his employ John Grove,
well known as an excellent Watch re-
pairer-and for the convenience of per-
sons, in or near Martinsburg, who may
want their watches cleaned or repaired,
he has engaged Joaeph Nicely of tina,
place, TO rsceiye them iof him, to whom
they win bereturned when finished. :.
Watches repairedby him will be war.
ranted TO perform accurately Tor one
year, accidents excepted a.. .
ALI Clocks made by him, will, as
usual, be ensured to perform with accu-
racyst - - ! ~;
=. He makes Mill Brands
Of every description.
/. i ~ REEFS BRANSON.
9th Month, 10Th, 1905. ID. # :.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-05
Stray Horse.

T<AKEN up ,respass ing on the SUBJ
i seriber's plantation, near 0psekon
creek, a sorrel Horse, seven years old,
fourteenand an half hands high, his Left
hind foot and right fore leg white, blaze
face, shod all round, NO perceivable
brand, and appraised to sixty dollars.--
The owner is desired to prove property,
pay charges, and take him away. -. T..
-Ss JOHN MYERS.
July %, isos. ~ = r.s~&ss ~ > : q;
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
WASHINGTON, fan 10,

WARRINGTON, JdHl9
The house +weot into a committee OF tx
whole on the resolutions reported on the
Cd December last, by the committee TO
whom was referred go much Of the presl
dents message as relates 10 our military
and naval establishments
The resolutions are as follows
1. Resolved, That it is expedieat 20 10
crease the military establishment of the y.
S. by raising regiments of infantry,
10 consist. of men each; regi.
uents Of artillerists o! men each ;
regiments of rife menof men
each; regiments OF cavalry Of
nen each.
9. Resolved, That it is expedien,,to In
c,eaae the marine corps by raising
additional number Of men.
5. Resolved, That provision ought 10
be made BY law for the speedy tquipmeni
Of al fyigates ard other vessels Of wasbe-
longing 10 the u S. and, 10 Gender the waf
establishments more efsclua!, that
ships ct war, OF guns each, be
built.
Dazuson cubmi.tec che following ad.
sditionaI resolution:
a. Resolved, That il is expedient to au.
ahor,ze the president of the u S.. 10 en-
ploy on board the gun boats such additional
uumber of seamen, not exceeding
as ID his opiaiou the public service may re
quire.
The first, second apd fourth resolutions
were agreed to; when the committee OF
the whole rose aud obtained leave % SIT a
gain on the thir6Iesoluslon.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22

The Rouse went into a committee Of the
whole on the bill respecting the MILITIA
some time since reported by Mr.. Clay.
Mr.. Clay spoke at considerable lengshi in
favor of The bill !; wheo the committee Of
the whole rose, reported progress, and cb.,
tanned leave 10 Sit again.
The house Immediately adjourned Ia
bout half past one) there being a great
noise in the room, occasioned by The burst.
ing ct one Of the aues by which he feor
is ~ ARMED.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
French DISPATCHES.

Wew-York, Jan. l5.-It is reported in a
manner deserving credit, that Mr.. Rose was
put in possession of general Turreau's dis
patehes-t to his own government, sent on board
the American brig Caroline, which Hss taken
by a British frigate and sent into Portsmouth
for examination. We cannot but think ii ra-
ther unlucky that this should have come out
before Mr.. Roses actual reception.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
NORFOLK. Tanuayu Is.

Arrived, brig Catherine, Stewart, 10
days from Mpnsego Bay, Jamaica. Dec.
go, 1T Cape An'onia. was boarded by a
British government schooner who had ia
tow 3 Spanish Ptivs:eer which she had tax.
co AFTER an action OF two hours. "A num-
bof 9f~4he crew Of he %pfivaseer were r..
ncGIcal1s. Q! whom 6 were killed and S
@oaaQ@d during The action.
10 Hafapion Roads, bound to Alesana
dsia, schooner Columbia, Sou,hworsh, IS
day s ifon' Kingston. amaiea, in~ballsss.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
AIR
|-|.| ~ "AIII1A w ~
BY CASMERLAV MDLHN.

WHEN shall we three meet again!
When shall we three meet sgainl
Oft shall glowing hope expire,
OFT Snail death and sorrow reign,
Ere we three shallmeet again!
Tho'in distant lands We sigh,
ParClid beneath a hostile sky,
Tho the deep between us rolls,
Friendship .shallunite cur souls
Still IN Fancy's rich domain
Oft shall We thee meet again,
When around this youthful pine
Moss shall creep and ivy Irvine,
=, When our Furnished locks are gray,
Thinn'd by many a t~sii-spent day,
May this long loves bower remains
Here may We three meet again!
When the dreams eflife are fed,
Whenits wasted lamp is dead,
When injco!d obliyioa's shaGe
Beauty. Power and Fame are laid,
Where immortal spirits reign,
There may We three E1eet again.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22

myself 10 Burf;,es OF embitteIed party
men, who would hazard the security Of
the na.ioo to crafty their malice, from such
wretches | expect hatred AID I solici, a.
buse. But / speak TO the sweet blooded
uue hearted American, who is ready to
political dcgnas, for the safety
Of the state. AND TO bleed or die ia defence
of lis rights. request all such to examine
The characters and motives of my aecusers
the time and circumstances of The &C.
cusauon-he one srithiug under the an.
guish Of public detection ADD merited dis.
honor-whils.in this awful crisis of natl
opal afaits, he seeks the distraction of the
public.couneils, to promote a sinister am.
bi,ion and indulge his vengeful passions
the other scarcely a cisizen-she enemy ct
cur-governmeus aud distuyber Of the pub.
he repose-Who has sought TO smbroil
us 10 the face o. treaties, aud ia face ct the
law, with a foreign power, for the promo.
ton Of those Infamous designs, which he
now chatges upon me, and which win 10.
aatrd zeai be now aHecss 10 reprobate----
AID who whea ssrips OF impossure will pre-.
sent a spectacle TO the world, from which
the eye aud the mind will revol. with de-,
tes,ation and abhurreoce. {
10 your honor and independence, gen.
.ienen. however they may be questioned
by those, who do LOT feel the4forcc of those
sacred bonds by which military ameo hold,
! have Az iofail,kl; guarantee for allI can
desire, a paiieos, impartial, and frost,
rigorous scsutiny--sn which | hope rae IA
,ure Of the accusation, the remuteEess OF
the time, the hostility Of the witness, the
complexion Of the first attack, aud the
shitt;ngs. charges and prevarica,ions which
have eosued, may Be strictly conpsred&
combined.
Permit. me TO express the further desire,
that this ceurs may Insist on knowing,
ffon whence the documents submitted by
my accHser and his accomplic=, have been
derived, as this fact mayturnish a,ciue by
which totface the foul combination 20 fts
infamous source, and to idenrty, 10 this
mnrderoas ASSAULT Of my honor, the minis.
try ri THAI Mexican association, formed at
New Oslesns {spd referred 20 by Elauuer-
hasses) for The purpose Of cooperating
with Aaron Bar, aod which it has been
my crime 10 J=.ect, expose and pu, down.
The. court adjourDed to Mond=y.
- te -
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22

~ The Proprietor of the
Alexand1sa DAILY Advertiser, Will
dilpose of tie establishments on
moderate terms-there are now
nearly SIX hundred Subscribers
and the Lift encreaslng,-To a
Perlon of Indultry and Talents
for conducting a Newspaper,
this would be a desirable Situa-
ton. Circumstances beyond his
Connoul render it necessary to
make Sale, 1t will therefore be
sold a great Bargalnlf Applicant
on be rnade@}oon.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
= + | & E..

SVSHE partnership heretofore carried on
4 under the firm Of lillian Aa1on g Co..
has this day dissolved by mutua! consent All
those indebted tn the concern (as well the late
firm of Cook and co., are requested to make
payment as soon as possible to James Rascal,
who is authorised to settle the affairs of the
partnership, and by whom the business will
in future be conducted.
William Hatton,
James Rufe!l.
January 20. 3tlw &ItSW
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
q ? P E ALS S.
IN Common Couneil, 1874 jan

n ton'M0H COUNCIL, IbM JA7. 1903.
ORDERED,
THAT the Council will sit as a Court Of
Appeals, on Saturday, the 3oth instant, at the
CounciI-C Chamber, from the hour of 10 to 6
o'clock, where all persons having appeals to
make, on their assessment will attend, or o.
therwise be excluded from a hearing.
Test. JAMES M. M.REA, G. G.
January ls. dtSothJah
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
aleganbrta Eaap anherttssr.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %.

Captain Rose, Of The brig Swift, arrived
OF New York, from Cadlz, lnfor ms chat
the court Of Madrid have decreed that the
cause Of Portugal shall oct be acknowledg.
ed on The CONTINENT that the al ms of the
I~Portugetse ambassador had been Iaken
down a; Madrid, aud that he Portuguese
consul al Cadiz had sailed for Lisbop-
! that a war was expected TO lake place be.
tween Spain and Portugal, and that the
prince of Ans,uTias was going TO take the
command of the French and Spanish ar.
mics, the latter of which was assc mblirg
on The borders Of Portugal. The govern
or general Of Cadiz, had gooeto Seville,
TO take command Of he srsny ofAndelusia,
and a French army Of 40 coo men, under
the command ofgenefat Janot, was within
IL miles Of Macrid, 90 their WY 10 Glib
r%al,er, which place was besieged by 5000
Spanish troops, commanded by general
Cas,ine.
E*troctefa letter fom Washington,rece;v.
ed cfPh2adeiphiio, Ated Sunday evening,
9 o'cock.
nothing has occurred IN this vasl C;fy
during The las; twelve hours Conversation
IN select Parlies during :he day, hassurned
principally On the subject Of Mr. Roses
mission. Opinions vary accord ag 10 ;he
political opinions or wishes of the d'ffrreo,
parties. With those who profess 70 be
friendly to the administration, there APP
pears TO prevail a mos, inco5rig;ble dsspo,
sluoo TO mul,ipIy& magnify the obstacles
10 she way Of an adjustment of differences
with 6, Britain.
On The other-hand men Of au opposite
creed, aud even those who practise any
moderation 10 politics, perceive bat very
small :" sPeeks of war" 10 the na,ioaa! be,
MISREPRESENTATION the whols if We are per.
mi'lcd TO infer an opinion from The conser.
sa'ioD OF men. who though not 10 the SEQ
crets OF slate, are yet certainly veyy folly
possessed of al! the grounds Of dispute, &
have with great seriousness d scusscd the
principles involved in it, ~ a.ay venture
to hope and believe ,haf sob<r refeceion &
correct reason gre rapidly dissipasing the
late stormy indications; which threatened
the repose and prosperity IT his ~coapsty."|
Captain Ninugh, OF tie ship Ceres, arrived
at New-York from Calcutta, informs, taae or
the first OF January, IN lat. a, long. 63, so,
he was boarded by the Lord Melville, sloop
of war, captain King, and treated polite'y;
was informed, that the British had taken Ma
dei1a-and that an expedition was fitting out
against Martinique.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
MONDAY, fanuQrY ls.

The court met according 20 appointment
and after a short time adjourned without
tsansactiug any business 10 Wednesday 10
AN.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22

Extracs IN an Act Of the Corporation
sg 4ssxaadrta, for the exttngusM-
9 meat Of Ere.
Section T. Ii any person who shall be pre-
sent at any fire shai, neglect or refuse to obey
the orden Or directionsof any officer who shall
be appointed by alay FIRE company now estab-
hshed, or which i.>ay be hereafter establish
sed, knowing hlnf 70 DC anoilicer, suchperson
shall forfeit and PSI the sum Of FIVE dollars !:
Provided the name Of such officer shall have
been first published in one Of thc. public pa
peraia the town.
III anaqaual meeting of the Friendship Fire
Cophaay, held at Join Hodgk.~ $ 7averx,
ian. II, 1908, thefoAogving officers veree-
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-22
TWO OR THREE HANDS

4 " ON / f1NEE IN Do
TAINTED IMMEDIATELY,
THAT are we'll acquainted with the cut
nail business those that can come vel! recon-
mended will be preferred. liberal wages will
be given by the subscribers, living at the nail
factory. on the turnpike road to Little river,
near Middieburg, LoudouE county, Virginia.
Chiffon & Vernon.
January Il laW5w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29

| rcspondence with Mr. Canning. e,,.;,. 60
,the late aggression in the case of the Che
sapeake irigate. You viii receive w;,b
this copy of more recent one ON the
same subject
BY Mr. Canning's queries in his last note,
was ieo TO consider as preparatory 10 an
embargo on American vessels. could not
conceive why he should request information
OF me, whether the Presidents PROC ar,,ati-
an was authentic, and when it would he
carried into effect, lift was not intended 10
found some measure on my reply of an un-
friendly nature. The information desired
was hot necessary to remove any doubts of
ms government en- the points to which Il
applied, or to enable il 10 Slo Justice 60 The
United States, in regard To the agpre ssion
or which they complained. The pre.ump-
ton that an embasyo was intended gained
strength from tie circumstance that most
ot the gaxettes mad recommended, and that
the public iDiud seemed TO be essentially
prepared Tor It. II was my most earnest
wish TO prevent, rs far rs my power, co
unjust and pernicieus 4 procedure. AS the
measure contemplated, whatever il might
he, seemed TO be suspended for my answer,
WAS extremely sclicitous- by the manner,
to deprive uiis government of all pretext
,or any OF the kiOd ,.l,nl,ed to. By reply
ing generally chat | had no Instructions
from my government, and cnuld state NO.
thing on its part respecting the late occur
renee, avoided giving direct answer TO
MIR Cummings queries; and bs drawing
bis attention to thu application which ii
was 10 be presumed would soon be made
Hn the part of my government, on tina, sub.
Jcct, L endeavored to shew more stropcly
the impoicy and injustice winch would
stamp any such measure on the part Of
Great Britain in the present stage.
Nc step has yetbcen taken By this govern
ment OF an unfriendly character, towards
the United States; and from the commu-
nication which Mr. Cannng made to the
house OF Commons the day he received nv
last note Which you will find liz tie yazettes
sent, l am persuaded thar things via re-
main a the state in which they are, til,
your dispatch is received / trust I'll at a
disposition exists to make such repatriation
on the point in question, rs will I,c "a tisfac-
tory To the United States, and tina, il will
be practicable and not difficult to preserve
the friendly relations subsisting between
the two countries. The party however in
favor of war, consisting of the codbined
interests mentioned in my last, is strong and
active, SO that il is Impossible to foresee
the result.
have the honor 20 DC, &c.
{ HISnedJ JAMES MONROE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29
FROM MR. GAMING.
80. IL.

Foreign Office, ScHt. ], 1907.
Mr. earning presents his compliments 70
Mr. Mohine, and requests the horor Of see
ing him at he Foreign Office ON Thursday
next, at twelve O'Clock
Mr. Canning would have proposed to see
Mr Monroe to-m0yrow, if be had rot been
under the necessity of attending the levea
and council at the Queens paface.
MIR Canning requests Mr. Monroe 10 ac.
cept the assnarances OF his high considera.
ton.
JAMES MONROE, esq. sc. &c. SIC.
70 be continued }
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29
TO Mr.. CANNING.

MIR Me- ne presents his compliments to
Mr.. Cann'ng and is much obliged to him
for the information communicated in his
note 70 Saturday. Mr.. Monroe has heard
with extreme regret the account it con
tains Of a rencontre between a British ship
of war and An American frigate off the
coast of the United States. He has no know
ledge of the SUBJECT except what MIR. Can
ning's note has furnished, but will no. fail
90 communicate the earliest intelligence
which he may receive of AN event 50 deep
~ to be laTc.;tc,i. Mr.. Monroe derives in
the mean time much satisfaction from the
friendly assurance OF MIR Canning, that this
unfortunate occurrence was not authorised
ny his nlajesty's government, and that sui
table PREPARATION viii! BIZ made for the inu-
~, If OF enquiry the British officer shall &c
fonnd the agyrcssor.
Portland Pi4tc, Monday, Jnty %, 1907.
The Right Honorable.
GEoRGE CANNING,
sc &c. &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29
TO MIR. CANNING.

MIR. Monroe presents his compliments to
Mr.. Gaining, ann has the hcnor 10 inform
him, that he has just received Instruct 9ns
from his sove;'nIhont relative 10 the late
attack of the United States frigate Chcsa-
peake, by bis mnjesty's ship Leopard, of
the coast of the United States.
Mr. Monroe requests that Mr.. Canning
would have the goodness I" give him an
early interview on that subject
Mr. Monroe requests Mr. Canning 70 ac-
cePt the assurances of his high considera4
ton.
Portland Place, Sctr. 1, 1eG7.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29
FROM Mn. GINNING


FokEISE OFFICE, IdAg. Cd, 1907.
SIR,
have the honor to acknowledge ;hc
receipt ct your Official note ut the 79th ult
which / have lost no time in laying before
the king.
AS the statement Of the transaction TO
which this note refers, IS not brought for
ward either BY the authority of tie govern
nleut of the United States, or with aoy pre-
Csc knowledge Of the facts on which il IS
founded, il might have been sufficient for
me TO express 10 YOU, his majesty's read
ness To take the Whole Of the circumstances
Of the case, when fully disclosed, into his
consideration, and 60 make PREPARATION for
any aIledged injury 20 the sovereignty &c
the United States, whenever II should BE-
clearly shcwD that such injury has been
actually sustained, and that such reparati-
on is really due.
OF the existence Of such a disposition on
the part e The British government, You,
a'r, cannot be ieu6raat: Ihsvc already as
surCd you If il, though IN ar unofficial form,
b. tiie letter which / addressed 20 YOU
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-29
E oNE1eN OrrrcE.
AZ
SQturddY, Juiv q

Saturday, Juiy IS, 1907.
Mr.. Canning presents his compliments to
Mr.. Monroe and with sentiments Of the
deepest regret hastens TO inform him that
intelligence has just been received of tran
saction which has taken place off the coast
OF America, between a ship OF war of his
majesty, and a frigste belonging to the Z.
States the result ofawhich has been the
loss of some lives on board the American
frigate.
The particulars of this transaction and
the grounds of the Justification of the Bril-
tish officer, and of the admiral ander whose
orders he acted, MIR. Canning is not at pre-
sent enabled to communicate To Mr.. Mon
roe.
IF Mr.. Monroe should have received any
accounts oft, Mr.. Canning trusts that he
will lose no time 10 communicating them to
Mr.. Canning.
But whatever the real merits and charac-
ter of the transaction may turn out to be,
Mr.. Canning could not forbear expressing
without DELAY the sincere concern and sor.
row which, he feels at It's unfortunate re-
salt: and assuring the American minister,
both from himself and on the hehalf of his
IT ,jesty'a government, that if the British
officers should prove to have been culpable,
the most prompt, and elfectual PREPARATION
shalt he afforded to the government of the
United States.
JAaEs Monroe, ESQ.