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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
THE TORY GAME RENEWED.

Some months ago we noticed the deciara-
tions made by certain persons in this city,
that the nan authorization law could not pre-
vent the merthants from getting in prohi-
bited goodS-in other words that in def
ance of the law, they would smuggie them
in.
The same tune has been PLAYED for the
last week, and we thought it best not to
notice it before, IN order that the public au-
thority of the government mgnt be left
without shadow Of impeachment of any
other influence, than that oil public official
duty.
During the whole of Sunday week our
strcetsnear the Delaware and the wVarves
exhibited spectacle the most c1traordi-
nary-we note Il particularly because
those who were the most active are mark
ed by peculiar political features.
There were tories who supplied the Bril-
tish
There were those ofthat snher-duicifed
class Of zealots for the present admit
nistratiOn-calledq Hids
There were cTciRSfUe Iederafsts, men
whose high IDEAS Of native birth, ele-
Yates them too much TO look down upon
those who have been born any where
bat IN England.
yfDd mOrc--there we're come xiOns, and
il is said parties interested, Of officers
in the federal government
The draws and carts, the fats and bar
ges, and all the carriage of land and wa
ter craft, were on Sunday all day and al
night, as active in shipping off -four and
provisions, as if instead Of an embargo be
ing laid on-the embargo had been actual
" taken off--the wharves we're literally all
alive--tbe busy hum Of commerce was re.
ally onishing--cousiderin too the nefeo
Hiety Of many Of the concerned!
Flour actually rose dollar s half q
barrel, and scarce barrel was to be pur.
chased at the market price 81 the twopre-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12

In the House of DELEGATES the votes were II
in the affirmative, ard IS IN the negative.
These circumstances prove the nice division OF
the public opinion on this subject. The obiec,
Of the Bill WAS to permit the importation Of
such Slaves are owned By the Citiz MS of
this State in other States, their titles to which
are derived from marriage, descent or devise
Nothing of Importance was received by
last nights mail from Washington The
bill for continuing the Mediterranean fund,
has been passed in the House of Represen-
tatives without opposition. "Wednesday
(to-morrow) is fixed by the Senate of the
y. s. to hear the vindication of John Smith,
by his counsel. te
Extract ora letter from WASHINGTON Gin,
10 a gentleman IN this cify, dased Sd a.
nuary, 1908.
The following lines relate TO gen. Will
kinson; man whose innocence and whose
wrongs have commanded your friendship.
l myself have felt, and still feel much for
this injured soldier. His enemies have been
untired in their persecution, unrelenting in
their animosity. They have resorted to
every source to discover his guilt; and
every effort which they have made to cstab-
lished 1t, attests his innocence. MIR. RAN
doiph has beiu the great adversary of his
fame-He has displayed the most implaca-
bic hatred-he has been devoted TO his ruin.
Ihe recent rupture between these gen.
tlemen, will be productive Of an enquiry
into the conduct Of Wilkinson. Randolph
refused his challenge, and Immediately af-
forwards alledged in Congress, that the
comm nder in chief Of the forces Of the u.
D. had been in the pay ofSPain, Congress
Will proceed with caution and tenderness.
This attack of Mr. Randolph's, succeeding
so directly the challenge, gives it ut east the
color of suspicion. Itmay spring from fear
and revenge. Randolph, now, to wipe a.
way the odium of Gown rdice, and To throw
the egis ofhonor over his character, must e.
stablish the baseness Of his enemy. EIe must
destroy his character, to preserve his own.
1t he should fail in ths-if instead of blast
ing, he should brighten the reputation of
his adversary, he will fix the brand of cow
ardice and calumny on his own i have not
changed my opinion ofNVllk nson from this
accusation. There is a fascination in the
name Oh virtue, that always wins me to IT'S
defence. The ignominy remains with him
who persecutes urjusily, not Rlth him who
suffers unjust persecution Recalc at undi-
que tutus. In this contest, wishlinnocenee
the victory. l wish honor to prevail, foil
and flourish over malice and aspersion. If
Wilkinson Is guilty, instead of pleading
for, shall delest him. IF he isguilry, Mr..
Randolph will deserve admiration for bind
ing and dragging the traitor to the altar OF
justice. If he is innocent, Mr. Rondolph
must fail, covered with disgrace and ruin"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
Land for Sale.

WILL BE SOLD. az Louisa eour,bo,,s =.
w Monday The 9th day Vt febrtarv next hes
ing Louisa court DAY, TO the highest bddry for
ready money, traa cfLAND. lying in the ,aid
county OF Louisa on the waters Of beep creek
adjoining the lapds Of Col. Thomas Me icee,he,,
(uow Hatwood Geo win and I.auuce,o,, N;no.
and others, containing four hundred aeres ~
H. SANG more or less Whereof Col lanes lie,
riwe'her. dee lived at he lime OF his de,,b.
This land wit!be sold by vrlue ofad.ed Of trus,
executed TO the subscriber b. he aid Jerne, NC.
f'we'h . acc bearing date The 25h day Of A..
pril, 1877, and admitted 70 record in tbS eo,,n,,,
court OF sa, 10 secure the payment of a .sn1
Of money the'ein specified, due 10 John poin
dexter, and be expenses Of recording and rayrv.
ing said deed into effect A deed viii he mai.
70 the purchaser conveying the title which Inc
suosSroer holds under said deed, which is be.
lieved TO be indspulable.
January 4h. 1903 ,d.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
9p last flights .s1aaif.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Ertracf oCa letter from NcSy- YORK, DARED
January A.


Ertract ofa letter from, .Ncsv- YORK, dated
JaGUaty4 A.
The brig Jane, Dantorth, has lust arrived
in SO days from Cork. We have lust time
to inform you that we have received papers
ro the 20tn Nov. containing London dates
to the 14th inclusive. Iii OF Importance
TO know, that there is not word about the
blockading decree OF England. We wish
that this may induce congress TO raise the
embargo. AZ II continues we shall all ba
ruined Ten or fifteen respectable conn
mercial houses in this city have tailed
Lett at Cork, Nov. 81, snip Active, K ,ne.
for Philadelphia, in 8 days.
BY the arrival at New York of the brir
Jane, Cork papers are received tothe Goth
ct November, and London news TO the l4th.
No Information is received by them of tie
expected oiockading proclamation, which
was to have been published OH the l4eh.
Sr sydney Smiths squadron had de.
parted from Plymouth, Consisting of Ave
san OF the lire. II is to touch at Cork, and
the naval part of the expedition is to.prc-
cede the military.
The Briusharmy at Alexandria had en-
baTked, and are hourly expected at Mes
sina to reinforce the army of Sicily.
The French have assumed the completa
dominion of the Elbe, and capture ali yes-
sells from Englisa ports, or with English
property on board.
A Court of Inquiry IS instituted by the
desire OF Gen. Wilkinson, for the purDose
OF hearing testimony in reIa ion TO saiA
Generals having been, or now being a
Pensionerto the Spanish government, while
holding a commission under the t-nited
States. At this court Col. Henry Burbeek
will act as President, and Col. Thomas RI
Gushing and Lieut.. Col. John Williams
as Members, and Walter Jones, ESQ Dis
trtct Attorney, as Judge advocate II will
sit ia Washington City, on Monday the
18th inst.
Mr.. ROSE The difficulties which have
existed with respect to this gentleman sre re-
moved. we learn from unquestonablc autbor-
ity, that orders have been received from the
government, directing that with respect fo
the trigate Sfatira, she is TO he received Min
her officers and crew, as they would have been
received and treated before the Iroclatoat;or
was lssucd. This was all that was REQUIRED
by Mr. Rose, who We understand sets out IN
mediately for the seat of government.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
Notice.

RY vlTlue OF = deed OF rust, execu'ed By Sally-
{. Richardson 10 Moses Myers, will e
sold, at public sale, attne Bell Tavern for re- =
dy money on Saturday, 10th Of January. 1909.
4o'o'oSk one Negro Girl. named Ancy, fort q
ufpose OF satisfying debt do. Charles W;ns-
gafdner, < costs stsn Ing 'he Execution ftlis
rost MosEs =. MYEAs, Tiuaee.
January 5ih, 1905. b.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
TO BE SOLD.

To the highest bidder, on twe:ve mon, he 70 l;r
on he 2eth inst. he dove. OF Mar, ss,ki1s
acc ("ho was Mary Jo'dan) Consisting Of
Four Negroes.
The ale viii take place a. Il re Grove in Han.
over county = nds win approved county VIII
De required of the purchasers, b. given 10 eaeh
legatee or guard an
George Street, y.
Tim Ki(5y. lCommis-
January s, 1903 ~.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
a3irginia Htgiafatarr.
HOUSE OF DELEGA1ES.

THussDAY, January z, 1905.
A communication from the senate by their
clerk
The senate have passed tho bill, &c Yesting
in Elizabeth Michael tke right ofthe common-
wealth, to u certain tract of land therein mem
toned"
They have also passed the bill, .. To estab
lish ~ academy for female cciucatic~ III the
town of Lexington - and the bill, Establish
ing a turnpike over the South Mountain, ON
Rockfish Cap with amendments, to which
they request the concurrence of the house of
Delegates.
The house proceededto considerable amend
'aents to the said bills and the same being
twice read were agreed to BY the House.
The House, Oh motion, proceeded also TO
consider an amendment proposed by the Sc
nate, to an amepdmeut proposed by the House
Delegates, to.the Senate's amendments to the
bill, g To amend and continue the act, 6 Con-
ceihins the James River CompAhy" (Which
lay upon the table), and the said amendm ent
being twice read, was agreed 80 by the house.
An engrossed bill, 81 o amend an act, enti-
tied All srt, TO amend thescyeral laws concern
ing slaves" was rcsda third time-and passed.
Ayes S4-Roes H..
a motion was made that the House should
come to the following resolution:
ResofU q, That the Executive be requested
" ieNN httt I ~ oCAl ~ TIE commonwealth OF
Virginia, with the following cngravines, viz /:
-Virtas, the Genius of The Commonwealth,
dressed like an Amazon, resting on a spear
with one hand, and holding a sword in the o.
| Their, and treading ON Tyranny, represented by
man PROSTATE, crown fallen from his head,
a broken chain in his let hand. and scomge
in his right
In the exerEon, the word Virginia over the
head of Yirtns aud underneath, the words,
SIC ss1nt1 7Tamie.
On the reverse, groupe.
LiJeyfas, with her wand and bilcvs.
On one side of her. Ceres, with the cornuco-
pia III one hand, and an ear OF wheat in the o.
thcr.
o" the other side Eteynitas, with the globe
and bAeyGS.
In the exergon these words, Dear aobis He,
osia fecit.
On motion, or4eyei, that the said resolution
be laid upon the table.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
Fn1DA4, Ian 8.


A communication from the Senate by their
clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills,
to wit
A bill, "Authorising John NJ Syme, % c.
rect toll bridge across Pamunkcy river ? and
bin, Establishing certain towns therein
mentioned"
They have also agreed to the address OF the
General Assembly TO those citizens, WHO
shortly after tie attack made upon tic frigate
Che sapcake, voluntarily rendered their seryi-
ecsin defence Of their country, with an amend
mcnt, 10 which they request The concurrence
ofthe House of Delegates.
The House proceeded 20 consider the said
amendment, and the satNc being twice read,
was agreed to BY the house.
entered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate
there with
Thesaid address as srnenGedisin the follow
ing Words
Whereas IT. hai been rcDrce cntcd to the Gen.
Assembly blythe ChicfM r.stratc ofthis COM
monwealih. that after thcattack upon the Che
saPeskc when further acgressioas were appre-
hcnded, anumber Of our fellow citizens, volun-
tnr'ly rendered their services to aid otrbrctlr,n
near the coast, in their protection & defence,
and so many as the occasion required were &C
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
FROM THE BALrimonr AMERICAN.


The general topic of conversation at
present IS respecting the embargo, and
how long it VIII continue A knowledge of
its duration would be very desirable for the
mercantile world, upon which TO Calculate
future plans for commercial enterprises
As the embargo is a precautionary step for
the conservation of American property,
and not war measure, its duration can be
calcuated upon with some degree of preci-
sion by those who are acquainted with the
lapse OF time that's generally swallowed az
in negotiations
The American pulse beats high, and her
hardy sons arc willing to fOreeo the nomen-
tary disadvantage of the embargo, until d
final adjustment If cur differences takes
place with the belligerent powers of Eu-
rope, or until the sound of the alarm 6eH
shall call them TO arms, TO assert their ma
tlonal rights, honor, and Independence.
The general period of time enguiphed in
negOciatiou, induces belief that the en-
barge may have duration of eight or nine
months This measure then viii have a
tendency to give the current of commerce
a different chaanel--a channel forced upon
US by the nece sty of the case, 8. one which
should have had natural course, had it
not been for our endeavors TO grasp the
.
has entangled us in her concerns, and from
Intern King in which our government has
studiouSly endeavored to avoid.
| AS commerce is only the handmade to
agriculture and manufatures, the present
state of affairs would warrant the mopied
capitals of our country to be drawn out of
its hitherto course, and be applied to the
establishment of manufactures. We are
! naturally au agricultural people But since
our embarkment as a Commercial nation,
/ tnat Of becoming a manufacturing one will
I be forced upon usby the belligerent powers
Of the old worlg
! The rigid observer will discover, that in
| our commercial connection with Great Bril-
tain, the balance of trade IS greatly in her
! favor, and where are we 70 find its cause
unless in the circumstance Of her being a
| manufacturing people: the returns Of the
manufacturer are generally certain and
sure, While those of the factor are expo
! sed TO Thousand hazards
! The unerring cause which has led Great
I Britain to the achme of commercial glory
/ will be found to exist in the immensity Of
\ her manufactures. The dilemmn into
which she has forced us by the iniquity of
her ministry justihes us in graspiug the
/ golden moment to opeS.tbe vein whence all
her riches sprung. IN order to enjoy all
the advantages of Commerce, and al the
same time give employment 20 those who
will naturally be thrown out Of employ by
the existence Of the embargo, let the sur
plus capital Of our country be Immediately
applied to the establishment of manufac~
tories Of articles of the first necessity,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12

, which we have hitherto been in the habit
u importings: where is the necessity Of
xporting our raw materials, and then re.
ceiving themin a Manufactured state, at the
hands ofaefcreign nation who finally swal-
low up all. .tle profits OF tie planter and
nusbandma0.
flf government would tlirect her attenti-
ohs to this necessary fountain of commerce.
and bestow her fostering care upon the in.
FAINT establishment of Americs, She would
attach TO herself the CALCULATIONS of myri.
ads yet unborn,~by freeing them from ano-
Their thraldom.
The legislature of Maryland has il in
Its power 10 embrace the boon, by employ
ing the immense capital she has now dor
mart in her treasury, which ought to be
thrown INFO circulation, and for which her
treasury would be amply reimbursed, be-
sides the satisfaction she may enjoy of Civ
ing employ to numbers of her citizens, who
by the pressure of the times, NAV other.
wise experience the frowns of haseard
want, or shake the cold hand of chariTy.
NORFOLK, Jan. 6.
Inpart of our impression of Friday we stated
that the British line OF battle ship, that had
been in the bay, had gone to sea. The infor.
nation we received proved to be incorrect,
the Triumph, Sir, Thomas Hardy, still remains
A. Lynhaven Say-LeIser.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 90
The legislature of this state adjourned AT ter,
O'Clock On Saturda night 18th inst. They have
app oPriated $4,000 dollars FOL arming tile mi-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12
NORFOLK. Ian &
cHAkIRsroN -

CHARLESTON, Dec. 90.
The legislature of this state adjourned at ter,
O'Clock o. Saturda, night 18th inst, They have
apr opriated $4,000 dollars FOL arminp tile mis-
li,ia of this state
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-12

THF bin n amend the act, passed az the
session ~ 1875, entitie9 can act TO amend the
several laws concc rring slaves" was yes
tcrday rejected blythe Senate the votes in
Gise lady being S in It's favor aud 10 against it,.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
woR Thy OF IMITATION.

"ln the list of printed statutes (says the
New-York A mercan Citizen) / have count
ed upwards of Is for the encouragement of
religious and charitable institutional Min
Der relative to education-and near seventy
laws relative to. state roads, turnpike COM
panies and canal improvements. But in
TINS extraordinary crisis, the attention Of the
Legislature appears to lave been particu-
iarly devoted to manufactures. Great beds
OF IRON ore lie in the county of Essex, and ne
vcr failing springs Of salt water in the county
OF Onondaga, sufficient to supply the whole
country with those indispensable articles
Acts were passed concerning the public salt
works and extending that establishment al
SO, a large portion of the public woods was
set aside IN order to promote the manufac-
turing OF iron. The useful invention Of steam
boats was patronised. Great encouragement
IS also held out for the introduction of the
irish mode ofputting up and preserving beef
and pork.
Large premiums from $50 to so dollars
are offered for the best specimens of woollen
cloth manufactured in this state, to be deter
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
sMr. Booth is from England.

The British government by this time
know the exact Uaiue of their correspondence
in the United States it is not indeed sirpri-
sang that the government OF England should
be deceived, when the agents it employs
have an interest in the deceit.
MIR. Timothy Pickering, who almost made
a home of Mr.. Roses lodging at Washing
TONS in this city now, and he appears to
be equally familiar and domesticated with
the British Consul PhiHeas Bond.
Had the British government sought infor-
nation from such men as Mr.. Baring,s they
might have saved their colonies and their
manufactures from the ruin which the de-
.ceptive accounts of their agents here, have
involved them in
Mr.. Rose, by the course he pursued here,
appears to have studied the fcderdl PRINTS,
and taken their publications as the sense or
tie nonsense of America he confessed, be-
fore he left Washington, that he departed
from this country with opinions OF II very
different from those he brought with MIN
from on board the Statira.
The nations Of Europe, when they read the
correspondence of the British minister, and
compare it with the mild but manly--the
vigorous but temperare--the correct, Just and
noble reply of Mr.. Madison, will find that
the talents of the new world are not inferior
to the policy OF its government, and that both
stand on ). high emiueDce compared with the
wretched diplomatsts of the unfortunate
British nation""..dnr0ra 4
Alexander Barring, Esq. Member Of Par.ia-
ment, author Of a Pamphlet entitled, " An En4
quiry into the causes and consequences of the o.
DERs IN Coz NCGL {; and examination oftne
conduct of G.. Britain towards the neutral COM
MERGE of America !" which has been highly spo.
Ken Of in Parliament, and much celebrated by tiye
republican, pi,pcrs OF tie u. 5. .., IL: Eng:
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
From the BOSTON Chronicie.

CAUTION beware, the Swindlers are
nndcr arms. Eighty thousand muskets in
spected by order of the Emperor of France,
and thrown by as refuse, useless arms, were
purchased last summer, at the rate Of half
dollar each, and shipped to the United
States The law of Massachusetts passed on
the 9Th of March, 1905, will not allow the
Militia to carry arms, which, if purchased
after that day, have not been proved and
marked by legal Inspector. This caution
zoe haze from rood authority.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
st obedient servants
JAMES MONROE,
VIM. PINKNEY.

There follows the Treaty and the Official Note
of the British commissioners, published in the
Enquirer of the 18th of APRIL
ITO be Continued.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-06-09

cleared az the custom house. The schfs
Connecticut, captain WassoD, with pas.
sepgeis, 4 regular pack between this CITY
and New York, sailed yesterday morning
for thar port. She was detainedin Rsbsle
lion Roads by the Hornet slooP Vt yAf,
and torbiddenio proceed 10 sea With rice
Oh board. Shcreturned TO iown add land
ed her passengers. bus shrn i appears
we are not only ensbs, COED but. lockaded,
and that The solemn decision OF Inc federal
circuit court, delivered by one Of the as
socia,r Judges Of the supreme court q ste
~. States, is set.at defiance BY our armed
vrssels They no dcubr have sessd agree.
ably 10 their orders but when il IS ko0wn,
that no orders, from any department, can
be lawful which miilta;e against the laws
OF the land, We hope thar some measn,e
will be adopted 10 ascertain wheAher the
decision oi The judges is pot param suaf 20
any opinions Or directions given by INC
suboralna,e .b-acches Of The goverDMroi,
md whether SO solemn sdee.sion as was
had on Saturday las, shall not be sufficient
10 secure ard prosscs the rights ofsne peo.s
Pls.
s'ipe FTrsaeh cutter lie Psrs'ij. captain
Mor,lsaaE mouo 'pg ~ s,ghsern Pound
carronaar.s with 40 men, belonging 10
Guaealoups, arrived this pof, ysssefdsY,s
from a cruise. Co The Sihiostsnt, of ST.
Croix, she cap afed the BRUSH schooner
Fanny. NJ CaiP'o. OF AnijguA--csp atn
Nc snd his crew arc oog Oh board ahe
cutter. Ten days sluce she was chased BY
a British ifigsse, and Dad nrariy been 0
Serbsuisd, bu, il f.ltag calm she escaped
with her sweeps--durlog the Chase she
,h,ew four OF her guusoyes board About
the ,l2.h ies.. spoke big E'!s.be.P, ron
-Pbiisdeiphis for S.. Cfo'x, aed Z. Hrigf:om
Kho,le island for .iavanna.
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biz D Ilars 1Rssvd u {!


II AN AWAY lroai the subscriber, IN Plss
y cataway priacc lgcor s. s conslty, Ma
d1nd, On tursaay, The So ut. TWO = ,Es
E(s Rt) MIN VIZ. 8 s 800
l20a4lsEY upwards Of fifty years old. ves
ny black, about i've feet tel. u eeven inches
high, he is aG..lcteeI 10 liquor, anu when
drunk much dispesed 10 talk had on when
he went AWAY, . deep blue short jacket Of
course cloth, oznas.iss shirt aid trowsers--.
having . variety tei s!eaths may change his
dress.
aBdSIL, a dark .raulafto, abcat twenty two
orthree years OLD, iisc feet Gig htor nine inch-
high, thick lips and large mouth, ts,e icrs
finger Of lis right hand is stir and snsgllers
than his ,otncr fingers, had sorss Oh lis legs,
If well the scars may be discovered. ma ap-
,palcl tie same as Pampey's, and may change
lis dress having q variety of cscaths---siry
may ebtain passes aud enocasor 70 pass as
.freemen--a{l persons ere lotssarnee ns,begy
ing them
4 will give the above reward 10 have them
,see.ared in any goal, 50 that ! get rAem asa g,
or Fifteen Dollars for each, and all4reaso.a.
bic charges paid if Drorg 4 LONE.
Jacob Duskctt.
Jane 9 eosti
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IN COMMON COUNCIL,

9ei IugE, 1903.
0aDEsEo, T hat AIessrs. ~ Gnire, Preston,
and Johnston, be committee sitl power to
cause the lower end OF Prince street to be re-
paired: Provided it can he done for the use Of
the doekage thereof, and that ths~ let o'' thsnl
end of Duke street, on the bef,
Obtained.