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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-29
TIL: JEFFERSON.
~ ACT.

AN ~
In further addition to an act entitled Can
act to amend the judicial system of the
United States"
BE it enacted By IRE Senate and House
Of ReffresentGtiUeS of the United StGies Of
america, in Congress assembled, Thatthe
circuit court of the United States, in the
second circuit, shall consist cf the Justice
o. the supreme court residing wi hin SAID
circuit, and the district Judge ofthe district
in which such court, may be holden.
Sec. Q. ind he it further enacted, That
within the district of Georgia, the circuit
court to DC holden in the month of Decen.
Der, annually, shall hereafter be holden at
Miiedgeville instead Of Louisville.
Sec 5. Ind beit further cnacted, That
instead Of the times heretofore established
by law for holding the fall terms of the dis
srict court for the district of North Caro-
Ina, the same be commenced and holeb in
future on the following DAYS, that is TO say /:
at Wilmington, in and for the district of
Cape Fear, on the third Monday of Octo-
Der; at New0err, in and for the district of
Pamplico, on the Friday next after the
third Monday of October, and at Edcnton.
in and for the district Of Albemarle, on the
hrst Tuesday which shall follow the
Friday next after the third Monday
OF October, annually. And that all
Actions suits, writs, process, pleadngs,
aud other proceedings commenced or to be
commenced, or which shall be now pending
IN any Of the district courts of the district
of North Carolina, for the terms aforesaid,
shall be continued over and have day ac
cording to the alterations, hereby made
and established, any thing in any former
act or acts to the contrary notwithslan-
ding.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker
Of the House Of representatives.
GEO: CLINTON,
Vice-President Of the United States, and
President Of the Senate.
March Q, 1908.
APPROVED, tn JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-29
Was committed to the iail Of

Surry county The 18th Of February last, negro
woman named NANCY, Tho says thar she for.
N >rly belonged TO Emanuel Robertson Of prin-
cess Am County, Va. and was sold b. hir, to
Nathaniel B wiring Of Kentucky. and that she
mad, he. escape from the said Bowring in the
county Of Nsnsemoni on her way 70 Kentucky
Nancy rs ffom. ciEh'een to 20 years oil, Of
of aasher light ccm!pegion, four feet ZEN in
ches Aigh. had on calico jacker and Virginia
cio'h ps,ticoa'. The cwneris requested 10 come
forward, prove property. pay charges and take
her away, otherwise she will be dealt with as
the law directs.
Benj. E. Browne,
Sheriff
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-29
JDSTREcEIVBD A7 rms OFFICE,
No. q, Of The
AmeYican Military Library
Or,

DNI
Repository Of Moacr7 Tacf;cs
Adapted to the use of the Militia Of the u
nited States--f5- Illustrated with a sheet
plate ofnineteen mauoeuvres. (The plate
alone sells for IS ccnts.) March 20
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-29
-Four Dollars Per Aaa,4u-paid in Adpance.1
SSyAut@or1ty.
AN ACT.

To allow the importation of old Copper.
Saltpetre, and sulphur free of duty.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

STRAYED from TIE subscriber living on
the main road leading from Alexandra to
Georgetown, on Tuesday evening last,
likely Sorrel fzare, about a and halt hands
higll-she had at the time she went OIL, a
rope round her neck about three feet long,
two scars on tie right side Of her back occa-
stoned by the saddle, handsomely formed, has
long tail, and in vety good order, trots and
gallops remarkably easy, and is unshosl -
Whoever takes up the said Mare, Il within
the district of Columbia, will be entitled to a
reward Of Fzve Dollars ). Il out OF the district
Zen Dollars, and all reasonable sxpences viii
be paid if brought home.
VIM. II. Wilmington.
March IS. cow
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
PUBLIC SALE,

ON "Wednesday tie 18th day Of April II
" fair, if not the next fair day, viii be sole
to the highest bidder 1t the plantation OF the
late Matthew Harrison, esq. on Goose creek,
about 1--WE miles from Leesburgh-A very
large and valuable stock of horses, cattle,
sheep, and hogs variety OF farming uten'
sils some household and kitchen furniture
and quantity OF indian corn.-At the same
time and place will be sold or hired fora TINS
which will be fixed, several valuable Slaves.
After all is sold at this place, the sale wili DC
continued at the farm, commonly called ia
cob's, about three miles from Mrs. Laeey's
tavern, and the same distance from the Sum
sprine-the like description OF property viii
be offered for sale, and on the Same terms
among the horses are several very HIGH BRED
brood mares. The creditors are invited to
attend anG purchase--all claims we'll authen-
ticated will be received In payment, and on
those due by bond or for cash the usual DIS
count will be made-twelve months credit
will be allowed for all sums over i've collars,
the purchaser giving bond, With approved Sc
cslrity, to carry interest from the date II not
punctually paid.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
Decree IN ChancerY.

By virtue of decree of the superior court OF
chancery for the Richmond district, pro-
nounced on IN appeal, wherein Sarah Chap
man' widow of Carr Chapman, deceased,
and Susanna Chapman, an infant daughter
of the said Carr Chapman, by the said Sa-
ran Chapman, her guardian, were appel
ants, and Thompson and Veitch were ,ap
peilecs, shall, on the first Monday IN -4t,7t
neat, before the court house of Prince evil
liam county, sell to the highest bidder, for
ready money, or on credit of 6, II s Is
months,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
Moasnt .HaA lsngton for Sale.


r viii sell my FARM in Fairfax county,
and give Immediate possession. It's less
taan three. miles from Alexandra, and SIX
from. the George Town terry--the distance
from the projected bridge will be iess--the
aansr stands on IN elevated hill, and over.
laahs the CITY, Alexandria the river, with
tbe shore. and hills Of Maryland. The house
w},ich / erected, and is nearly nnished, con-
sisrs OF A center house two stories hiS5h. ana
s Wings Of one, Joined to it, by circular corri-
doris, the north wing contains small rooms,
the from OF 1t, and the corridor adjoining,
;n.endea for a green house, this leads to
drawing room-a dining roolA sepafa'ea
fro3s, it by the passage ana staircase, Is hsAe
70 thu south corridor winch contains Closets,
and leads to the kitchen-tWo small rooms III
rms wing with the kitchen--a pump OF excel
lent water at the door. ne second story OF
the center house contains 3 chambers and
eressiug room, with are places-a large cio-
set a,'Joins the dining room--oae OF the same
size opens on the steir case, both htted up
wis sielyes-a store room In the garrett, and
eupaio ON the house tops from whence Is seen
delightful, variegated landscape, completes
the description OF the mansion house ~ neat
cottage accommodates laborers, anu there are
stables, a carriage house, and ice house /; the
farm, contains o3 acres, 70 enclosed and Gull
tiyated, the rest In wood; this place boasts
the finest collection Of fruit that have seen,
besides every other sort; the list given TO me
was 800 apples, 800 peaches, and 300 cherry
trees: I have added several hundred OF the
best kinds.-The garden consists of IL large
saaares, the soil enriched and borders flied
with fruit trees, and bushes; 1t is surrounded
by live cedar hedge, which also extends on
each side OF the house :-tne former pfoprle-
tor possessed much taste, and collected many
ornamental trees and shrubs, which are Ju-
diciously disposed about abe grounds. Inc
soil is suitable for grass, and the portion OF
ground devoted to timothy and clover, yield
an abundant crop it produced good wheat
and oats last year, and think with small ex-
pence may be rendered productive. nose
who wish residence, where health will be
preserved, and convenience ct intercourse
with Alexandria, George own, and the seat
OF government, will find all combined IN
Mount ~ asltington / will shew the Preml-
ses and impart the terms of sale, upon appii-
cations by letters directed to the Post-Ottiee,
Alexandria. ELIZA P. LAW.
ALSO FOR SIZE,
Farming implements, an OK cart, two Ear
shear ploughs with harness, one shovel do.
one iron toothed harrow, two scythes and cra-
dies spades, picks, &c
March IL G.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
A TraGt of Land,

IN the same county, which was granted to
Thomas Chapman by deeds of lease and
release from William Tebbs for 69A acres,
hearing date the 18th and 18th days of June
l774.
Also, one other tract OF Land,
in the same county, which was conveyed to
TIE said Thomas Chapman by deeds OF lease
anc. release from Bertrand Ewell and his wife,
and Jesse Ewell and his wife, for 80 acres,
more or less, bearing date the 9Th and 10Th
days of april, l775. :
Also, one tract or parcel OF
Lanu, which was conveyed to the SAID Chap
man by deeds OF lease and release from Jesse
EwelI and his wife, and Bertrand Ewell and
his Wife. 70 r so acres, more or less, bearing
da.e the ID and Sd days OF January, 1884, all
of watch deeds are now of record IN the couns
w court Of Prince William. And also, all
the other estate, right, title, claim and pos
session which Carr Chapman, on the 10Th
November, 1877, had of and IN to the land
and real estate whereof his father or any OF
his ancestors had died, seized or possessed.
The above description is taken from the mort.
eage deed executed by Carr Chapman to
T6ompson & Veitch on the Goth November,
l797. and now recorded in Prince William
court under which the property is sold. II
is understood that the three tracts OF land nave
been united into one which adjolns tue town OF
Dutnfries. Omit there is a dwelling house &
some wood. The general rights >descr1bed
will, as it is believed, comprehend fourth
part of the reversion of all the dover land OF
Susanna Gwinett, and one fourth part OF the
reversion of all the land devised by Thomas
Chapman to Elizabeth Overall afterthe dealt
Of the said Susanna and the said Elizabeth
Bond and approved security will be required
Benjamin Bolts.
Marsh dts
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

THE subscriber having qualified as execu
tor 70 the estate Of Col. Thomas Blackburn,
deceased, respectfully requests those who have
claims against the estate, to lodge them pro-
Derly authenticated in the hands of Robert
l. Taylor, of Alexandria, or John r.. Peyton,
OF Dumfries, attorney at law, who viii ior-
ward them Immediately 10 the subscribe.
Those persons indebted to the deceased
will pleascnake payment TO either the above
mentioned gentlemen, CT
T. Blackburn.
tp,,,-.n r oJr~a Tan e0tf
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
w. Elizey,
Acting ear. Of N. Harrison, DECD.

aP All persons having claims against tse
said estate are requested to bring them tor
ward for settlement, and those indebted for
fees, or in any other manner, to make imme-
date payment to the Executor.
March IA caU8tf
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
A Private Tutor wanted.

A SINGLE. NAV qualified to finish the
education OF few young LADIES, and who
car bring approved recommendation will hear
of an eligible si.ration by applying to the
PRINTER.
March II. law3t
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
Valuable fyobeYty for SAFE.

VdILaUIN 7UVT Y u s7'o0o'
yY o BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or to
gether, four acre. of LAND, contain
ing from one anda quarter &cre TO two acres
each, most eligiby situated Without the terri
tory Of Columbia, extending in right line
from Gbbon-street to Great-Hunting-Cfeek
intersecting Jefferson, franklin, and Green
street, and bounding east and west on Fayr
cite and Payne-streets.
A plan Of the ground and further particulars
may be obtained BY appiicatiento
James Patton.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
January SO.
This IS to give Notice,

That the subscriber, of Alexandra coun-
ty, in the district of Columbia, hath obtained
from the Orphans Court OF said county let
tiers testamentary on the estate OF Joseth ma
re Perrin, late of the county aforesaid de-
ceased; all persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned TO EXHIBIT
them, with the vouchers thereoi to the SUB
scriber, on or before the 25td day oil oepten.
Der next, or they may by law be ezcuded
from all benefit to said estate; and those N
debted thereto are required to make immedi-
ate payment.-Given under ray hand THIS 18th
day of March. 1908.
Mathurin Perrin, Ex'r.
March 25 StaWoW
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

Printing in all It's various Branches,
Handsomely executed at this Office.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

~
Iofehl, NJ,
Corner o.; XIV 49,, 11loSYllie,
"es1 tAIRFAx.S.
usc , so SDh1A:
LAO TUX SALE.
I'm alsOrtinent Of W
Ou0ps INES, I,
SolslsLsnG OF
| ~ ~ 2 = LIMA
roft
S Siss,g w7Nv,
r T.alasa
eieilHs q
~, sol :,
eia ot. h'tephe Medoc laret !,
enc aozcn >s
- &c" aozen me Old trontinac
Di'to 40. best wine bitte,s
Jamaica and West-lndia rum
New-EhS,aho do.
uognlae' bourdeaux and Naples braDs.
lioiiaha a',a country gin
ochiedam gin lii cases
IRISH whlskey, very old
10 barrels Pennsylvania rye wh;ske,
Sldcr IN barreis
w hise VINE and Cider vinegar
Florence OH IN TASKS
2 hogslleads HAVANA honey
IS 90. choice retailing u,o.asr.,
GuhPowder
Imperial
nyson TEAS
Young Tyson
Hyson-okin and q"a"g
Souchong
MoscoVaao sugars, different qualities
Bengal white d
Loaf ana lump sugars, Philadelphia, Bal!
more and Alexandra =
Le'pers' Earretts' and Hanliiton's saas
IN oetlies ana oiaoders' !
Mac0oa ana rapcc CO.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
The SUBSCRIBERS

Being DESTROYS Infringing tie affairs Of The late
FIRM Of THOMPSON and VEIICH, tc a
Saal close, OFFER FOR SALEthe tollo7y-
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31
Ten Dollars Re1uGrd.

Rippon Lodge, Jan. 8.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-31

TN the same county, which was granted 70
i Thomas Chapman by deeds OF lease and
release from William Tebbs for 694 acres
bearing date the 18th and 18th days OF June
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-07-16

.ua..a = r. made without incurring the oil
80, 80. &C snv honest citizen. But this IS seldom
go 80, .asct.d. without eensure trcm the &C.
signing and the wicked ana more !'sls s.,.,
larly 50, when one policy had proved ils s,l
tarv effect, while the other Is dal I ullio'u-
;nyit. destructive consequ LOT ~ Pr.
, r.,r 10 the rottenness OF cause, SO arc
=. ,,,thnr. bound to defend It, and 70 stlne
every species Of investigation. And thus VIC
6nd tbe clamor of the democratic prints. TO
; 80, IN all sort Of abuse and scnrfili.y'
nnan ! marty long since out of power, as the
d.. &c the present destructive policy pc
s s1.s,ss more evident. But this clamsr Will q
ay.l them nothing. So soon as the wisdom
- ,,,,r c;t;zcns shall lead us from the present
nolicy. its authors cannot be iorgotes'h 'hcy
must expect some attention forthelr services !;
ard no doubt they @ill4be rewarded walh lhel !,
favorite condition, of dignlhed rci'rement.
Rnt 10 point out who these are, let every no
nast man look around MIN. hey are sun.
ciently known.
Tue comparison between two opposite slle-
o,;es wiIIreouire short consideration Of DON
- which i shall proceed in my next
trust fully to make 1t appear, that the
continuation OF our original principles would
have raised us by this time, to the highest
respect amongst the nations of the ~or'o'
cl.aro &c en,l,arrassna ent, and free to continue
the advantages Of a neutral nation Dut that
the policy pursued by oar present aalnlnis-
ration, has been directly such as could only
nrot,uce that political confusion under wMch
"e az - yALIUS.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-07-16
FRoa THE Nosrx AAER1sAs.

WE cannot omit the opportunity Of pro
Tossing our respect for the proaucuons q .ne
gentleman, whom we introduce anaef 1hs
name ofsyALrus The uncommon ciearness'
Sorce and cafslor of MS argument, are iursher
RECOMMENDED by MS urbanity aad dlslnter-
es,ed manner OF acting It Is only IN the
time. Of public peril, and when paloable err
rors Of hollow and dangerous demagogues re-
ouire active exertions, that suth writer
could be drawn, for moment, from the more
r.noen;al scenes of an amiable secluslsn.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-07-16
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
yALIUS.

FROM A LONDON FATGN'
PARLIAMENT having adjourned for the
Easter holidays, we have now some breath
ing time to look back On what has been done
What retrospect! Those who delight II
the dscies yepst;ta have had, heaven knows
abundant opportunities of being grained
It may not be undressing to revert 70 the
number of interesting debates and divisions
that have taken place upon only one soojesl
-.lae orders in council. Inc following Il
list of the different notices and debates
81 San. A debate took place n.Pen yhS
presentation of the orders IN eeancl, IN tliS
! F.-<-.--s-s----, xfoliand save no
hhsse of a motion to. aseerea;n With. ~,
document exlsted with respect 70 the eSnla
nation given by the French government
the French decree.
A short conversation took place r. u.
house Of commons ul,on ts.e os5iSTs N cor.
ell.
rs Yda. Lord Holland gave notice Of hi
intention to move on Monday fer any infor
nation communicated to bis majess5 s III
nisters by neutral powers respecting tGiy
manner in which the French decree OF I'll
21st November, 1906, was Intended to 3,
executed.
Eel. Lord Auckland gave notice tx.
he should move On thursday for the note. &
the American commissioners relatlve &c II
French decree.
4. Feb. Lord Auckland gave notice O.
his intention to make motion to-norrov
se'nnight respecting the orders in council
they relate 70 neutrals, commerce, Iiaanuial-
lures, &c.
Lor. GrenviIle moved for an official copy
Of the message Of the president Of the us
TO congress, on the 9th OCTOBER, 1907. A
greed to.
Lord Auckland moved fer copvof tn
declaration to the American plenipote,ltia-
RES, respecting the French decree Of the
21st of November, 1906. Motion nsgativ-
ed.
Lord Holland moved for tn: production
of such information as might have been re-
ceived from the minister of any neutral pow
er, or our minister in America, respecting
the manner IN which it was intended to exc
cute the French decree Of the 21sso Nov.
Agreed to.
S FEB. Debate in the house of commons
upon the orders in council, which lassei til
2o'clock on the morning Of the 9th.
ii FEB. Mr.. Eden gave notice OF his H.
tentlon to move tomorrow for an account ot
the nualber Of neutral vessels brought into
English ports uader the orders OF the 9th
Nov. 1907.
A debate took place in the commons upon
the intended discussion OF the orders Ia
council.
Il FEB. Mr.. Eden brought forward his
motion for an account of the number of neu-
trail ships brought into British ports under
the orders IN council of the 18th Nov. 1907.
Agreed to.
Sir a. Pigott moved for an account of
the penalties and conditions to which neu.
trails had been. subjected when they were
brought into British ports under the late or.
ders in councii, and then permitted to pro-
ceed.
is Feb Debate on the motion for the 81.
cond reading of the orders in council hill
Mr, Whtbread moved to discharge the or.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-01

majority in tic House but as an cxpianati-
on or this, oniy need NOE. that three OF
the federal representatives are elected ccun-
ciilors. Ina JOINT ballot the republicans have
of.re majority. and be assured we shall have
1iaG1Scaian Electors: for hardly kho.y ..
CAnfo"iaA i'll the state indeed know nor
one that processes to be Il republican. The,
House of Representatise have elected Duti-
ley (Ruse, Esq. Speaker, Martin Post clerk
and Thomas Leferett, Secretary OF State,
al firm republicans, by fror;l ten to twca,y
majority. Pie strength of the House was
tried in tie choice Of q s,peakes. pro te!n.
and che republican i.Tai,-ity wa, as and 0nt
scattering vote. We think VIC havG dcnc
well, considering we had to coDlbat trc. son
rebellion and British influence Oh the north,
and what is worse, Massachusetts and New
hampshire anglo-fedcraism on thu. sout ann
cast, and every thing else but truth, homes
~ and honor"
g p. 5. be,irc that by the freemen. OF
Vermont, Governor Smith is reelected bus
taking i'll about 400 Canadians and a cor.si-
derable number OF other foreigners, i ichc-
nor is elected" .-D.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-01

T AND AND NEGROES to be rented and hi
- red.--On hicnday the 19tlI day Of Deccm-
Der neXt, IL ii,.r. Il not tie nest FAIR day, Viii
let iof the term ot t!noy years, "a tract "f LASH
IN IL CUitity az LOUISA t.nDWn bl tac haihe OF
the iIcslin!f : rings, consuming about 1870 a.
{ es-- On Til, tract u,erc is ..Lou; $40 ,.eo of
open iu.d, il guoa oTGe' Or cropping, 10 .cres
OF which att creek auL rive. low grounds, 81
prime qu-lity-iCO Jasucls Of bearded wheat
Will be Immediately and carefully seeded, one
l1if OF which VIII be sowni tobacco land. The
Miners: Springs on this tract were much trequen-
ted when kept as public place, their virtues are
auested by PHYSICIANS of the first cmlnence, and
some late and Surprising cures, have, beyond all
controversy, established their vaIue and tier
powers. There are several roOmy and Convenient
lO;lscs, all OF winch (eAcept one small house or
Chamber kept for my own usc,) VIII be let with
tho land. 1T the same TINE and Pitcc, Will b
lnicG % valuable crop hands, consisting of Nj Ell,
Women, Boys ahd Girls. / am willing 90 divide
the land in parts, and hire Che negroes separate
BY, but should be bUtterpleaSod, and would n!aSc
some abatement, /! could ln~ct Win any proper
person who would undertake the whole AZ tie
same tine and place, viii be sold IL vsluab4c
NOr. Mules, TIC stool. Ui Cattle, sheep 4 Hogs,
pl~ntstatiOH Tools, 2UJ b5ls. OF Corn, Tops AID
Biadcs, 500 bushels OF Oats, ami some Hay, on,
ISlu COacnec, witli harness Tor two horses. one
: III, several articles Of valuable Furniture, CON
slsting of MdOgduy Tables, Chars and Couch
aGudry " .d1Ut 1 aLlcs x W mts0r CHAIRS, large
Ir,king Glasses ~ GIuit frames, quantity o
Ci'in;., Queens and Glass Made, Kitchen Fur
IitUe, &c. &c. too tedious 10 enuncfote. F0i
ali purchases unde; 5 DOS cash viii be requi
i@d--ior ali between 10 tl'd 100, twelve non'h
trcuN viii be gltcn--sHu 10. all purchases ovci
1OU d0s. vii. wait tWo years, bUt Isl every case
bonds win tae most uado,tb,ed security viii b,
II CURED, LEARNS interest trom tie c.de, Uncs
Tmciuslly paid. GO: fLLMfNG.
Hcsilr8 Springs, Oct 7. LdJ