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The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-04-07
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SoIL---In general the soil is extreme
~ fruitful, producing sugar, which being
clayed, is winter and finer than our
Musc0vadO. Also tobacco, hides, indi-
80 ipeCacuanaha, copaibo, Brazil wood,
which is Of red color, and chiefly
used for dying; it has likewise some
| reputation in medicine The Portu-
gucse had long been in possession of
Brazil, before they discovered die trea-
sures Of gold and diamonds with which
many parts Of the country abound, and
which, have since made itsO considerable.
TRADE-1he trade Of Brazil is very
great and has increased progressively.
This may in some degree be accounted
10y, by considering the opportunities
which the Portuguese have of supplying
themselves with slaves for their several
works, at cheaper rate than any other
European power that has settlements
in America. Its exports Of sugar has
increased prodi8iOusly. Anciently,
when they were without rivals in that
branch of trade, it made the whole OF
their exportable produce. Their to-
bacco is remarkably good, though not
raised in such quantities as in N.Ameri-
ca. The Northern & Southern part Of
Brazil abound with horned cattle these
are hunted for their hides only, of which
no fewer than 10000 are upon an ave
rage sent annually TO Europe. The eX-
port fleets rendezvous in the Bay of AL
Saints, to the amount Of more than 100
SAIL of large ships, in the months Of
May and June, and carry to the old
world cargo litdc inferior in value to
the Spanish aotilla and galieOns.
GoVERNMENT-BraZil IS divided INTO
hltecn provinces, which are called gov
ernments, or captainships. Eight Of
these are more particularly vestedin the
crown; in the remainder a sort Of fcu-
dad property or government prevails,
BY compact with those Grandccs by
whom they were originally peopled and
cultivated. They were ali, however,
under the general government o. aNicc-
roy, who resides at the metropolis,
St. Salvador, which is sometimes called
the city of Baltic. ii IS built on an Gle
vat-d rock, which commands a noble,
spacious, and commoAious harbor the
houses arc high for that country, and
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-04-07

ton it is very strongly fortified. This
Of course will become the seat Of gov
eminent of New Portugal.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-04-07

ton it is very strongly fortified. This
Of course will become the seat Of gov
eminent of New Portugal.
THE UNKET.
BY RICHARD RuMMAGER, ESQ.
No. XIII.
Hic ultra vireS ha6itus nitor: hic all
quid PITS,
Guam salts est, interGtAm ahcna sumitu,
areae,
Commune id 0iti,Am est Aic vivin1a.s am
6iti0sa
Panpertate omnes. JUv. S. 3.V.18O.
- Beyond our bo5Oer Grrayed 7ve go
III all the gay Variety Of Shozv, [more.
and 1ohen our b"rSeSu supplies the chargeno
Barr07v, un6AtShiAS', fJons our ne;st-
b0'U'S stare.
This is the reiSmins 0ice; & tins zoefaut,
Pr9ud in distress, and pr1di.gai in 7va1lt,
CLIFFORD.
Some fifty or sixty years ago, very
learned discourse between Parson and
Philosopher, on tn difference between
virtue, moral rectitudt, ana religion, was
interrupted by Squire Western in the
following terms . Let us drink about,
and talk LITTLE Of lhv state OF the nation,
or some such discourse which we ali un-
derstand for ! am sure / don't under
stand a word Of this. Thu people OF
this country are all at least as wise as
SqaircWcsrcrn. Howcverignorantthey
may be Of other things, they can all
'drink a52W," and understand a dis
course on the state Of the nation. There
is no man who is NOT qualified to scan
the conduct Of the President, or to Judge
and condemn the opinions Of the Chisf
Justice. Every man comprehends the
whole proceedings Of the governments or
its luncJionarics, and can discourse upon
tive subject with the greatest confidence.
lie who writes upon politics, is read and
understood, applaudcd or condemned
but he who writes upon other ubjects,ia
doomed to see his essays "lall dead-born
from the press" Nobody has leisure to
read, or capacity to understand him.
With this rage for political discussion,
which swallows up all taste for litcra-
ture and science, there are connec,.d
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
FOR SALE
Nv Plantation,

IN York County. known by The namc Of
L Graves's, in three mites of Williamsburg,
containing by survey, Six Hnndred and odd
Acres II has on it comfortable dwelling
house, with six rooms, passage and six FIRE
places brick dairy and smokehoiise kitch-
en- with two rooms a family granary, barn and
stable. The land is very rich excepting a very
small part 1t. which may be estimated with
the lands in common. believe it equal to n
ny place on the continent for stock OF all kinds.
II lies in half mile of the salt marshes. where
the cattle go when il suits them. The only diff
fculty in hogs, is keeping them gentle.
raised veal in the first of the spring, from
Young cow, and never fed COW nor veal, and in
six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg
market The man who leases this place of me
has one year more in it. He works only two
fellows, two women, and two very small boys.
He told me he had made between three and
four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels
of wheat. and as many oats, tending not more
than about ninety acres. He leases but one
half of the plantation. The other may be Civ
en- possession TO the purchaser directly, and the
other Christmas twelve months. This tand has
plenty of timber TO pay for the land. The
growth Of timber is white oak, red oak, wal
nut, poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. look
upon this land inferior to none in that part of
the country II has n large swamp, very easily
reclaimed, filed with good ash This place
has been estimated to two thousand pounds,
but will take 1900 in good bonds, or 1900, half
cash, and security on the land for the balance,
or good bonds well secured. l would not sell
upon any terms, but my family wishing to live
at Mr.. Pierce's place in James City, which
is to be sold.
JOHN NJ. GREGORY.
Charles City Courthouse, Oct 3, 1903. CIV
N B. The water is very good, the place is
healthy, and convenient to fsh-crabs and oy.
sters brought every day to the door, ifrequest-
ed, and enough may be caught in one day to
last a week
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Land For Sale.


THE subscriber ofTers Tor SALE, the TRACT
OF LAND, on which he now resides, ~
ing on Wards fork, abosr 'wo miles from It's
junction with Roam Oak four miles from Char.
lorte courthouse, and containing 300 acres, about
40 of which Is clearsd and inclcsed wi good
fencing The improvements arc good dwell
ling house, with . brick chinnies, grist mill
with 2 raiT of sionas, and asaw mill. ON stream
which has never been known, in the dryest sum.
mers, 10 fail iofhsbing water sufficient to supply
the above mills. AlsD, good canary, and all
o'her necessary houses. The soil of the above
land is adapted TO the culture or tobacco, corn,
wheat, &c. Should not meet with purchaser
belore the 9th day Of Dec next, propose offer.
ing the above land for sale Ton the merit day,
being The 7th day OF December) 10 the highest
bidder on credit of - months. Also, All my
household and kitchen FURNITURE, CORN,
PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NE.
CROES. Twelve months credit will be given on
al sums above dollars, the purchasers giving
bonds with approved seeuity, TO carry interest
from the date If not puncmslly paid.
John w. Williamson.
Chavlotte, 4.h O0obey. 1905 6sr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
10Th Month, ayh, 1908. ID
1ODollarS Reward.

D UNAWAY from the subscriber. living in
II Buckingham county, on the 20th August,
1868, negro man by the naue Of 10, he is
about 40 years of age s feet 6. 7 or inches
high. his AXE is in proportion to his height, he
IS OF a yellow completion, saiher incinable to
HAYES Roman nose, which is uncommonly low
between the eyes has large scar on one of his
insteps, an rather inclined TO think II IS on the
out side Of the left foot. lie was raised by Capt.
John Couch, in Buckingham eouoty, and was Il.
ven by him TO John Paterson Of he same county.
lie is supposed to be lurking abou. one Of their
plantations, or 70 have attempted to pass with
free pass TO some Of the northern sta.es. as ne
hasauempted do by the name Of Joseph smith.
The above reward will be given 70 any one Who
will deliver The said negro 20 me in buckingham
county, Virginia, or eecurc him in any iail. so
that get him again. Masters Of vessels and o.
thers, are forewarned carrying him of, or har5or.
ing him az their peril.
benjamin Radford.
Buckingham County, Sep -,
TENDER 25th, 1903. s
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01

~ ETURNS his thanks 70 his friends and the
IL public generally for their liberal encourage
sent, and hopes his assiduity TO business and
pune uali,y viii euii,le him To a continuance Of
their favors lie has renewed 10 the corner i'm.
mediately cpposi' abe Bel, formerly occupied by
s Grau,lsud, where ne intends clrryIns on the
Boof. binding business in AL lis variety and in
ne most modern & fashionable vile, with pune
tualitv, nestness sRd dispatch.
Printed books bound IN The most eleg1n, MANI
Aer in Morocco end Calf skin, fol- gilt and letter
ed also in sherP skin, gilt, Ieitered and plain
Blank Books OF every description ruled 70 any
pattern and bound with the latest improved spring
" paten, backs.
Orders from The country will be thankfully re
oeived and panetualy attended TO. Old books
rebound.
NIB. An apprentice viii be taken to the Book
Binding butiness, If Immediate application be
made, with good recommendations.
AuEutt %, II.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


cITUATED on Rappahannock in the county
~ OF Fs.ex, within fifteen miles OF Tappalian-
aoek and about the same distance from Urbanna
and King and Queen Courthouse and very con-
venient 10 he post Office at Monsagoe's Tavern
---there are upwacds of one hundred and Fifty
ncres of land attached to this seat. 4 cousidesa.
Ole part of which is wood land and heavily TIM
beted--The improvements are dwelling house,
forty feet by eighteen. a Kitchen, Smoke. House.
Stable, Ice Ro,sc. FEC on the iiill--Aud on the
river bank. a store house. with a conmcdious
Store and Counting Room asd an excellent Ora
nary-all of which--cxceps the Stab!e--heve
been recently built Meunr Comfort commands
as good, If nor the best view of the river of any
reat on the Rappahanno-k, and the best fieh and
oysters may be had AT the door with very listle
trouble 1T Is well calculated for R merchant.
beips IN populous ard wealthy neighborhood,
where it is believed five on six thousand pounds
worth of goods might be fetailed annuaily-ii
weuld also be a convenient stand for protest.
ora cha acter--I would either sell on credi, II
the payments can be agreed on or exchange for
other lands wi,hoa, improvements.
For farther parsicsars apply TO Reusen NJ
oarnetis or to
Garter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
lane I. 1908 ,f
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Ge0grabhicaIC Compilation.

FOR ThE UsR OF SCHOOLS.
By ID. L. COJJ'ENEH, TBheBER o.
GRoGRhSHY, baltimore.
- a few copies OF the above work are
Just received and for sale at this Office.
zpbere allen man be had
The FATAL REVENGE; or Family
of Monsario.
The DISCARDED SON or Haunt Of
Banditti and a few COMES of Miss Oven
sons celebrated novel, THE WILD IRISH
GIRI,S7 -.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
and oA 1908.
Notice.

TIE ensuing General Assembly will be peyii-
cned e. pass law, authorsing the county
Of Fitwanna TO build a toll bridge across the Ri
wanna river. az the most convenient site. near
The town Of Columbia, and to alter the road so
as 70 pass by said bridge.
Fiuyanua, Sept 30 1908. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
"A Great Chance for Speculation.
he Falling Garden
EOp SAIE

TIME subscriber intends opening a
a street through the middle of the
Garden, in line with the street OH wh1ch
the Mason's Han Is bulk, and calling il
New Street and one other crossing the
Garden, and coming on, by the Bell Ia.
yerD, and calling that Bath Street and
as there are no names given to streets in
Richmond, shall call the street a, the
head of the Garden, Locust Street, until
better names can be given them and on
these streets so named,1 shall lay out the
land IN building lots, and shall offer them
for sale n,he 9th day of next month fthe
weather proves suitable; If not, the next
suitable day, the Vendue TO begin at ten
O'Clock, and commence on the lois directly
back of The Bell Tavern; they will be
sold to the highest bidder without reserve |;
the terms are one fourth cash one fourth
in one year; one fourth in two years. and
The other fourth in three years from the
day of sale, the three last payments to be
secured by deed of trust on the property,
With interest from the day of sale, il no.
paid in 60 days after The payments become
due. In the mean time | will contract
with any person or persons for the bull.
ding of from two to six, two story Brick
Houses. A deed With general warranty
will be given the purchasers.
p plan OF the whole may be seen at the
Argus Office and the premises will be
shewn on application to the subscriber.
JAMES LOWNES,
10Th Month, 25ih, 1893. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
To Rent,

THREE Houses on the main street, one
between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and
Mr.. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle
Tavern, now occupied by Mr.. Simpson
Morris, the other is occupied by Mr.. Ben
jamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Rich
ard & Cos. Office; of the two first, possession
may be given immediately, and of the other
the first of January next. Also, house 81
tuated in the alley, between the street go
ing to Shockoe warehouse and that gong
to Msyo's Bridge possession to be had inn
mediately.
JOSEPH CALICO.
Richmond, Oct. 6, 1908. (tf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
A Tract of Land,

Lying in the County Of Nelson. Expressed in
the deed lying in the county of Amherst, the
deed being made before division of Amherst
county,) on the waters of the South Fork of
Rockfsh River, con,sining by estimation, Two
Thousand Three Hundred and One Acres,
more or less, adjoining the lands of William
Johnson. Edward Harding, Norborne Thomas,
Joseph c. Cabell and William Bowman. Also,
a Tract of Land, lying in the county of Buck
ingham, containing Four Hundred Acres, adj
joining the lands of Miles Gibson, and others.
We will convey such title to the above menti-
oned tracts of land, as is vested in us by the
said deed OF trust
REUBEN b PATTESON,l
WILLIAM F. CARTER, JUSTICES
Nelson County, 10Th Oct 1903 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that petition will
~ be presented to the next Assembly, 10 al
ter the Settle fixed on by the commissioners for
The public buildings in the county of Nelson.
October 18th 1908 tina
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01

N pur auance TO deed ol trust execu-
l. ted to the subscriber by Archibald c.
Randolph, 10 secure the payment of g Ger.
tain sum of money therein mentioned, due
to Samuel Harris, will be exposed for sale,
at Jeffesron, on the 2Sd Of December next,
one MULATTO GIRL, named Priscilla,
for cash, which after defraying the expen.
ces of said trust, and the debt specified,
the residue If any, TO be returned as the
law directs.
ALBAN GILPIN, Trustee.
Powhatan. Oct. 2o,h, 1903. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01

--AHOEO WHICH ARE-
Brown Sugar in hhds Whiskey by the bbi OF
and bbls n fierce
LOST Sugar, in do French Brandy
Best Green Coffee Salt by the Sack
Imperial, and A quantity of excellent
Yopng dyson TEAS, b Lard by the ffkin
Chocolate, by the box A large a,sortnnent of
rimen'o Iron Castings. every
Pepper h description
Ginger An assortment OF Stone
Rice Ware
Mustard EQueen's Ware
W. l: Rum Soap and Candies by
Jamaica do box
N. England do Helpers Snuff
Molasses by hid Writing Paper
Sherry and Malaga \ Wrapping do
Vine Decanters
Holland and Country q Tumber,
Gin Wine Clasges
Spanish Segars BY box Leading Lines
or retail Bed Cords, &c Sc euc
Together with q number of other articles too r..
dious 10 enunevate--whch they will sell low
for cash, country produce, or approved
paper in town.
~ II is sarneStly requested that those who
have long Standing accounts will settle them i'm.
n'sdiateIy, as no longer indulgence can be ri.
ven.
II June, 1903. vtf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Notice.

All persons having clsins against the estate
of John Gum, are requested to have them adj
iusted as the law directs. and exhibited for set
Element, on or before the twsnsy fifth day of De-
cernber next. at which time a dividend will take
place This advertisement will be plead in bar
against any claim which may come against said
estate af,sr that jase. If
JOHN TURPIN. Admr.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
5 Dollars Reward.

I'd ANYWAY from the subscriber, lv.
M ing III the lower part OF Buckingham,
on the 29,h Sept. muatto man named
BOB (Black Smith by trade.) He is "a
very light nulattc, wears his hair tied, has
thick lips large and mouth, & is feet in.
ohes high (; was well dressed, with black
hat, large blue surtou, coat, lined with red
Hannel, oznaburgs shirt, check trowsers,
and shoes and stockings. 1t is supposed
ne has made his way to Richmond, as he
has some relations living in that city,
The above reward will be paid on any one
securing him, so ,ha, the owner gets him.
Moncrtefe Hill. Admir-.
to Robert Hill, dec. or
Charles Oakley.
New Canton, Oh. 1908, I'm
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
One Thousand Pounds
WANTED.

TOR the in'eres, OF which. plantation of 500
A acres Of valuable land will he given, until he
money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low
grounds. now in cultivation. lying on navgable
water, the improvements new and very good, in
healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the
Printer
September 8 1903. &c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
Notice

a PETITION will be preferred to The
a next Genarai Assembly, praying that
the land whereof John M'Murry died seiz-
ed. may be sold for the payment of his just
debts. Wm. OVER TON, Admir-.
of John INJURY
Charlotte, Oct IL, 1908. 2m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
WAT TRESSES

Il 4 II desrous 70 exchanges the follow-ing pro-
4 per,y, or any part thereof. as may be a5Teed
on for small uaa Of good Land. in healthy
.ituatioD. with dwelling house and other Inc
provemen,, good spring of water, and al n.
eIeeable neigiib5thood at dis ance of 30 70 100
miles up the coun'ry---.To say foe Houses in this
aty-Lands in tienrico county, joiniag the AGA.
denny lands. and near this eity--2 COO ACRES on
RichIand creek, in Lincoln county. Kentucky
I 600 atres on the waters OF the Ohio, N Mason
eounyy--and two traas Of Military Lands on the
river Tennessee. each e66 2.S acres
Robert Mitchell.
Z IL hrnopd Feb, e. 1aC8 49, #
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
By the LieutendH GoUernor Of The Com
nonzyealh of Yirgin,a,
A PROCL AVIATION.

a PKOCLAMAIION
WTHEREASitis represented to the executive,
w that the slaves Bill and Isaac, under SEN
tence Of death for felony, but repreved and sold
10 Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the
limits of the United States, according TO the di
rec;ons of the act of assembly in such Gaze made
and provided, have escaped from the said Rich
ard Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and con-
trasy TO law, are now gong At large, endeayoring
TO evade the mild Punishment which has been in
Sized and is so Justly due to their crimes l have
there fore thought 6t, with the advice Of the couu
Gil of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby Of
scring reward OF twenty five dollars to any per.
son or persons, who shall apprehend either of
the said slaves. Bill & Isaac, deliver them a, the
pehilentisyy building in his city, in addition TO
all reasonable expenses which may I've incurred in
conducting the said slaves, or either Of them, TO
that place And I do moreover eujoin all Officers
civil and military, and eXhort the good people of
the commonwealth to use their best endeavofs to
apprehend and convey 10 the said peAitentiary
building. the slaves aforesaid.
Given under my hand, with the seal of
IL 81 the commonwealth annexed, at Rich
niond, this I'D day of Septernser, 1903.
Signed,
.Nes'r. 1I'Rae.
Bin. late the property of Richard Smith the
county of Norfolk, was condemned by the court
Of said county, for felony. He ia about feet
high, raw, bony make, Of yellowish black. a
down look, very sleepy, tullen eounteuance. one
Of his hands, believed TO be his left and wrist
much scared from burn (the back of his hand)
his back very much scared from being often whip
ped, and above his left car several scars which
we're made by strokes from stick.
Isaac. late the properly Ct Samuel Fuqua Of ihc
eounty OF PittsJlvania, was condemned by The
court Of the said coHnty for felony. He is about
S feet 10 inches high, black complexion, Of
thick make, down, sly look. mild speech, and
when spoken to, IS apt to put his hand up to his
Jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he
speaks. ne also had, as we'll as is reeolleeted al
this time, scar on his right Jaw & one aboui enc
Of his eyes, his upper fore teeth out sharp chin
and stood forward, and when standing, stood
much bsckin his knees and vas somewhat knock
need, and his eyes inclined " be of reddish cast,
viz the part that IS common % be white
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
BY The Lieutenant Governor Of The Com.
monweaifh Of Virginia,
a PROCLAIM ALTON.


WHEREAS u appears to the executive, that
w William Mathews. late Of The county of
Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the
district composed of rhe counties Of Augusta,
Rockbridge. Rockingham and Bath, for man
slaughter, committed on the body of anegro girl
named Hannah (the property Of the said William
Mathews) ha fled from Justice: / have there
fore thought fit with the advice of the council
of State, TO Issue this proclamation, hereby offer
ing = reward of onet,undred dollars TO any person
or versions who shalt apprchsnd & convey before
same justice of the peace for the said county of
Augusta the said William Mathews, that he may
be dealt with as the law disecss. Anu do
moreover hereby enioin Ali officers civil and mi.
litaw. and exhort the good people of the common
wealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend
and carry before some justice of the peace
for the said county of Augusta, the said Will.
am Mathews.
Given under my hand, with the seal of The
IL commonwealth annexed. at Richmsnd,
this 3o,h day of September, 1908.
Signed,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01

virtue OF a deed of trust executed to the
- subscriber, by Cornelius Thomas, to Sc
cure the payment of debt due to James Muir
ply & Company, as therein expressed, WILL
BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, Tor ready mo-
ney, OH Saturday the 18th day of Novcmber
next, in the town of Warminster,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-01
William LoWnes,

Eiehmend Feb. 6. 1903
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-25
!. HIGHLY IMPORTANT.

The reader viii recollect, that MFR. VIM
sFinckney, went to England as minister extra,
ordinary to negotiate upon, the subject ofour
,elif!erences,in conipnetion with Alri Monroe,
the permanent minister. The. latter gentle
man having re turned from London, has left a
vacancy in the mission he held. We are irl-
formed from an authentic source at Washing
ton that Mr.. VIM. Pinckney was on Satur-
day last nominated to the Senate as .perma-
ment minister plenipotentiary to G. Britain
vice. Mr.. Monroe.