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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Va c9nneiL, oelo6er le, leos.

1T is advised, that the list of Commissi
oners appointed to superintend the election
of Electors to choose President and Vice
President Of the United States, be publish
ed = the Richmond papers with the fore
going alterations and any persons whose
names are contained in the said list thus
published, and who have not received then
commissions, are requested, notwithstand
ing, to act, as their commissions have been
issued and forwarded according to law.
Erract from fhc NABufes.
DAM. l.. HYLTON, Clerk
Of Me Council
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
In Council, July 10, 1903

DURSUANT to an act of the General AS
Il sembly ntituled an act, to amend an ac-
for appointing Electors to choose Presi-
dent and Vice President ofthe United States,
II is advised that the following persons be
appointed and commissioned in the respect
i've counties, and corporations OF Richmond,
Williamsburg and Ror0Igh of Norfolk, for
the purpose of executing the said law, viz.
Accomack, Thomas VI. Bayley, George Lay
field and Parker Barnes.
Albemarle, George Divers, Rice Garland
and Alexander Garrett.
Amelia, Edmund Harrison, John Lane and
Daniel Hardawey.
Amherst, Samuel Meridith, VIM. ). Craw-
ford and John Camm
Augusta, Chapman Johnson, Chesley Kim
ney and James Cochran.
Bath, John Wilson, John Berry and Valentine
White.
Bedford, Jabez Leftwich, Charles Clay and
Daniel Pegrsm.
Rerkely, joel Ward, Erasmus Grant and
William SoFhmerville.
Bctetourt, Martin M.Ferran, Charles Beale
and Eliiah M'Clgnachan.
Brooke, John G.. Young, John Mccormick
and James Biaire.
Brunswick, Thomas Macklin, Philip Clai-
borne aud Aaron Brown.
buckingham, Archibald Austin, Boiling
Branoh and Anthony Dibrell.
Campbell, john Dabney, William ]. Lewis
and Thomas S. M Cleland.
Cumberland, William Daniel, John Hatch
er and Charles Woodson.
Caroline, Richard Halves, George BuckneI
and William Anderson
Charles City, John Bradley, John Christian
anil Edward Randolph.
Charlotte, Joseph Wyatt, Williamson Price
and William L. Morton.
Chesterfield, Isaac Sale, Peter +. Smith
and Richard Is Goodc.
Culpcp.r, Moses Green, John Roberts ant
Aylett Halves.
Dinwiddie, Williamson Coleman, Arch
bald Thweatt and John Wilder.
Elizabeth City, George Wray, Augustine
Moore and Thomas Jones, ir.
Essex, Tuustau Banks, James Webb ant
Threshley Rennolds.
Fauouicr, Augustine Jennings, Thoma
Hunton and Richard II Foote.
Fairfax, Thompson Mason, George Sum
rers and George Graham.
Frederick, James Singleton, Henry St
George Tucker and William Castleman
Franklin, Henry Galloway, Moses Gree
and Benjamin Cooke.
Flnvanna, John Ouarles, William Pasteu
and Matthew p Haden.
Giles. George Pearls, Andrew Johnson an
Thomas Shannon.
Gloucester, Thomas Baytop, Richard lone
and William p. Byrd.
CoochlanS, Nicholas NJ Vaughan, Jane
Carter and Archelaus Perkins.
Grayson, Martin Dickinson, John Fielde
and Enuch Osborne.
Circenbrier, Jas. Anderson, Oliver Iowl'
and Ballard Smith.
Greensville, Lewis Dupree, Joseph Wilkir
and Francis Hill.
Halifax, John B. Scott, Bergman Green ar
George Darlington.
Hampshire, John Higgins, William Do
MADISON ard James Read
Hanover, Nathaniel Pope, William Polar
and Thomas White.
Hardy, John L. Sehon, Henry Judea ar
Edward Williams.
Harrison, Jonathan RatcliG, George A
mold and Benjamin Wilson, iun.
Henrico, Major lillian Price, Villa
YOUNG (Brooke) and George Savage
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Valuable Property for Sale.

ITO BE SOLD, in four distinct lots or to-
b gether, four acres of LAND, contain
ing from one and a quarter acre to two acres
each, most eligibly situated without the terri
tory of Colombia, extending in right
from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting Greek,
intersecting. jefferson, Franklin, and Green
street, and bounding east md west on Fayr
cite and Payne-streets.
a plan otthe ground and further particulars
may be obtained BY application to
James Patton.
June %. 2awf
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
: sFJOSEPH Vaudeville,
CORNER OF KING IND FAIRFAx- STRKEaS ;

y OSEPH MANDE WILLIE.
CORNER OF fING xND FA1RFAx SqRx4as /;
HAS RECEIVED,
5000 ID. Cohen Checle ii quality
II ton assorted Patent Shot,
so half chests * boxes
7 5@2ss'i hy.sn, s ! rzAs
Hyson-skin,
IS pipes choice Cognac Brandy,
40 bills. Rye Whiskey,
S cases old Medoc ~Claret sups@or
quality,
20 lb, Nutmegs,
so dozen London Mustard,
S casks London refined Saft-petre,
Is casks chewing Tobacco small twist,
so boxes Soap,
Is do. mould and 'dipp'd Candles,
IS kegs yellow ground Ginger,
80 boxes Havana Segars,
S cwt Zante Currants,
Raisins in boxes and caskx,
Pearl and hulled barley.
A small quantity basket salt.
Which with avery general assortment of
Wines, Liquors and Groceries, he will sell
low for cash, produce, or the aausi credit:
New Is
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Ten thousand Dolla7s-woYM
OF GOODS FOR SAL E.

Ten Thousand Dolla7s-woyh
OF GOODS FOR SAL E.
vii be sold, to the highest bidder, on MON
Day, The first dag Of aer. February, in
the tozuu, of DU2ZFRIES,.a at the store-house
formerly occutied by Mr.. JAMES MUscXE7s,,
deceased: 4.
About 10000 dollars worth OF
GOODS tolerably well assorted. The said
goods will be laid off and sold in parcels of
from forty to one hundred dollars amount IN
each parcel.
A creditof nine menths will be given on
one half of the purchase and fifteen months
on the balance, the purchaser to give bono
ITO carry interest from the date if not punctu-
ally .paid) and approved security before the
goods are removed.
The sale of said goods will continue from
day to-day until the whole are sold.
ap I'LL PERSONS indebted to the
firms of JOIN NJ. MusCHRTT and Go. JAMES
MuscHETT, senior, and CO. and JOHN and
CHARLEs MuscHETT and Co. are hereby no..
tilted and requested to come forward without
delay aad settle their respective accounts and
paw OFF the same to the subscriber, who is tui-
" authorised and empowered by JOHN M.
NluseHErr, the surviving partner IN the a
;foresaid firms, to settle and receive all such
debts; otherwise shall be under the neces-
sity Of bringing suits against every person ow-
ing any thing to said firms Immediately, who
fails to comply with the foregoing request.
All those who have claims against said
firms will please to forward them to ne as
soon as convenient.
John Linton,
.ftiorney IN fact for Jozs
Is AyseHFa'7'.
Dumfries,
Dec. 2, TIL 5; gus
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
ROBERT GRAY.
Edmund /. Lee.
January A..
has just received and for Sale,
The I0LL0Wlng B q y K s..

mas 7Hsf TecelUed ana TOR Sale,
The following B @ o K s..
The American Register, or General Repo-
STORY of History, Politics, and Science, for
1867. Vol. lst Price S3 IS.
Memoirs of illustrious and celebrated Wo-
men, of all ages and countries. vols. Svo.
81 so.
The Father and Daughter, Tale. BY
Mrs. Opie, author of Simple Tales. Price,
81 and half cents.
Stultifera Navis; the Modern Ship Fools:
new satirical work. Price 81 IS
Geographical Compilation. 2 vol. Price SO
so.
Ladies and gentlemans' Pocket Almanack,
for the year 1903, In Morocco and Sheep
Binding. Price 81 IS and Is cents.
Cavalry Discipline. Price 60 and half cts.
Doctor Recess New c. ciopaedia VOL.
9Th, part lst Vol. 9th, part I'd. is expected
by Their ext arrival from Philadelphia.
December 81,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Twenty Dollars Res0ara.
ELOPED from the town Of Alexandra, on
Christmas day,
n Negro Man named Ben,
edlw& l.awi4W

Q
Belonging to Mrs. 7Fendall;
a GED about 2 years, tall, straight and
~ spare in his form, with hollow eyes,
short nose, head long and projecting behind,
full high forehead, small scar on one Of his
legs, supposed the leftleg; he is somewhat
timid, answers quickly when spoken to and
sometimes stanmers little, by trade gar
dener, but he has been lately employed in
Mr.sMoore's sugar refinery in Alexandria,
and it is probable can read and write. Had on
and took with him variety of clothing, which
as well as his name, he will probably change.
1t is supposed he has taken the road to Balt
more. Ten Dollars will be given, if he is
taken up in this neighberhood, or the above
reward, if more than twenty,x1iles from A
lexandria.
Edmund I. Lee.
January A.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Pubic Sale.

i
ITO De, SOLD, by public auction, on
L MONDAY, the 18th of January, 1908,
If fair, if not the next fair day, purs',,;1;s 20
the last viii and testan,o' 9f noma: ,.aa-
well lee. EsasoI Cotton, tif not previously
d;sposea Of at private sale, of which due no.
tice Will be given
Ill the reside Of
His Berry Hill Estate,
Situate in the county Of Stafford, containing
three hundred acres or whereabouts. A con-
siderable part of this land is excellent rnea-
dow ground, lying upon Potomac Run, and
the remainder is represented to be good farm
ing land, and welftimbared.
The terms are--One third ready money,
the balance in equal payments In twelve and
eighteen months.-A title will be made when
all tbs payments are completed.
GEORGE CARTER,
For FANNY LEE, Executrix OF
Thomas Ludweh kee.
December Is. dts
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
BRYAN HAMPSOM

Bkl AN II A NJ + OWN
EAS FOR SALE.
10 pipes old port
S do. Madeira =
SO quarter casks Lisbon n
u do. particular Tenerife 70
S do. Malaga
S pipes old cognac brandy
S do. 4th proof Holland Gin
5 hhds. Sd proof Antigua ram
2 Go. first quality Doiasses
6 do. green copperas
do. alum
0 do. brown sugar
20 baAtsimcnto
IS doauiCper
40 Chez, soung Tyson 7
10 do hsson skin Fl
do. Imperial
100 bags green coffee
$50 kegs madden
- do. ground ginger
so Go. raisins
200 lbs. bacon, well cured
kegs salt petre
= qaants;y Of fine and ground alurn salt.
~ al times he has the first quality flour 70
I; ",s Use on hand--with number of otha
s-alt (which lie via sch low on hi
heF terms: :
|Sac. 81
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Ol1lolutlon Of Partnership.

THE partnership heretofore carried on II,
this place, under the firm of Roberts & G1f-
Jfth, ceased by it's own limitation on the 3lst
alt. AS it is necessary to close the business
of the concern with all convenient dispatch,
all persons indebted to them are requested to
make speedy payment to Johs Ro6er,s, who
is authorised to settle the aFairs of the part
nership, and by whom the business will fu-
ture be conducted.
John Roberts,
Samuel c.. Griffith.
January A. edlw& law4w
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
Public Sale.
John HAYRE.

1JOIIIS II NE,
Taylor end Ha5tt-MaksY,
ID RESPECTFULLY informs tie inhabit
N ants of this town and the public in gen.
eral, that he has just commenced the above
business In Prince street, next door to tue
post-office, where he solieits the patronage of
generous public.
Ian 4
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-06
mo. 1000.

Wanted to Hire.
"A NEGRO, GIRL from 2 to 16 yearsof
age, Of good character; for which liberal wa
ges will be given. One from the country
would be preferred
Abb3p to the Primer.
Januarys. blot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
CHARLESTON, January 2s.

Yesterday arrived, the ship Charles c arr
ter, C.;pt Drysdale, in AZ days from Lon
don; and the snip Northern Liberties, Capt
Watt, in 40 days from Greenock. by these
arrivals we have received London papers
10 the 10th, and Greenock papers to the 18th
ut. inclusive.
The article Of most importance is the de-
claration of the Emperor Of Russia, which,
although not declared to be so, is tantamount
TO declaration of war. The British go-
vernment have, therefore, laid an embar-
go upon all the Russian vessels in their
ports, and ordered their cruisers to detain
all such as they should fall in with. The
influence of Bonaparte has added the only
maritime nation Of Importance in Europe,
to the enemies of the British, and has wo.
ven another laurel for the brow of some of
her naval commanders. The Russian ma
val officers have learnt the art of war in the
British navy,but they will, most probably,
soon have It 10 their power to eyince TO the
world whether or not they have improved
by the lessons which have been given them.
u is generally believed that Sweden will be
compelled u join in the confederacy.
The temporary authority of the Pope is
a mnst at ab end. The French have taken
possession of the Castle Of ST Angelo, pre-
paratory to the erection Of another kingdom
in Italy, of which Lucien Bonaparte is to be
the head, by the title Of King Of Latium.
General Sebastian, the French Ambas-
sador to the Porte, has left Cons;antnople
for Psris.-The Turkish Government, torn
by factions and distracted in their Councils
by the influence Of Bonaplrte and Alexan-
der, will, most probably, fall a sacrifice to
the insidious friendship Of the ono and the
overwhelming power Of the other.
The city Of Berlin, as well as the provin-
ces, are in a state Of the most complete mis-
cry. The inhabitants are threatened with
military execution, for not paying the con-
tributions which the French have imposed
upon them, and which they are entirely un-
able to pay Bonaparte has demanded FIVE
millions Of dollars from the kingof Prussia,
and required that eight ofthe strongest Prus-
sian fortresses should be garrisoned by
French troops until the conclusion Of the
war
Bonaparte, it is said, is gone to Italy, for
the purpose Of meeting al the Kings and
Princes, ofhis own making, at Milan The
Pope, the King and Queen Of Naples, the
Queen Of Etruria, the King Of Bavaria, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
NEW BEDFORD, Jan. %.

Arrived this evening, the fast sailing ship
Honestus. captain Nathan Clark, 42 days
rom the Downs Left London about the
18th OF December, for the Mediterranean.
on cape Trafalgar, spoke n British ship of
war, who informed thar Algiers had declar-
ed svar against AMERICA, and had cap
tured number of vessels; in consequence
went into Iangier tor further information !;
and on application to the American consul
the-account of war was fully confirmed and
letter banded by the consul to captain
Cluke---a copy OF which is given below.
In consequence of this information, capt.
G left Tangier for America the LIST instant
touched at Madeira on the 9th, and found
1t IN the hands of the English; they having
taken possession Of it OH the 25,h Deem
Der.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
FRIDAY, Feb. S.

Mr. Lyon offered the following resolution,
which was ordered to lie or the table:
ResotUed, That a committee of privile-
ges be appointed, with power 10 enquire
what measures, if any, are accessory for
securing 70 members the privileges secured
70 them by the constitution and that the
committee have leave to report by bill or
otherwise
Mr.. Masters offered the following reso-
luton, but afterwards withdrew it:
Res0iUed, That committee be appoint-
ed to inquire into the loss or gain TO the trea-
sury Of the u s. attendant on a removal of
the seat of government from the city of
Washington
The house then took up Mr. Sloau's reso-
luton for removing the seat Of government.
AIr Sloan Immediately withdrewe It.
Mr. Blount resumed il, declaring ct the
samc time that he should afterwards make
= motion to repeal the funding system
The ayes and noes were called for and
taken on considering the resolution, as resu-
med ahd il was rejected. For considering
/, 81, against it &c.
Mr. Lewis t,,cn offered the following reso.
luton
Res0fued, That it is inerfedirnf to re-
move tho seat Of government from the city
" w aoNhtbNDhl ntiA wv va AeNsNN " pun
lie policy.
Mr. Lewis called for the ayes and noes on
considering the resolution. They were ta-
ken, aud were, ayes 90, noes 80
Mr. GARDENER. after a few observations,
offered the following resolution, to be added
20 Mr. Lewis's.
ResofVed, That IL is expedient at this
time to call on the secretary Of the treasury,
or other department Of the government, Tor
any information tending to shew whether a
removal Of the seat Of government from this
place would not produce a saving Of 100000
dollars Annually.
ResoIDcd, That il is inexPedient to give
those in favor Of removal an opportunity
20 produce any documents tending to con-
vince the people Of the United States that
a removal would be beneficial to the nation.
Mr. ahilRor moved, that the further con-
sideratiop Of these resolutions be postponed
until the hrst Wedncssay in Marsk.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
THURSDAY. Feb. 4.
On the motion Of Mr. Newton,

On the nOtlO0 CT W.T. INtWt'h,
ResoireG, That ne committee OF COM
merCe and manufactures be instructed to
enquire into the neces ity of making pro-
ppr distribution of the charts of the coasts
of North Carolina published iii conformity
with a resolution passed III March, 1907.
Mr. Clinton presented the memorial OF
Thomas Paine, praying for compensation
for services rendered in negotiating loan
for the United States Referred to the COM
NIT ee of claims.
a bill from the senate, to revive amt con-
tnue certain suits iii the district court OF
Columbia, was read twice and ordered TO
third reading tomorrow.
A bill toprcvide for payment OF expenses
incurred in an enquiry into the conduct OF
John Smith oC Ohir, was read and referred
TO Il committee of the whole
The house resumed the cor sideration of
The resolution offered by Mr. Sloan for the
removal of the seat of government to PHI
ladelphia when MIR Lewis withdrew his
motion for an indefinite postponement, and
M, Sloan moved that it be committed 10
a committee of the whole hause, with view
70 make Il the order of the day for Monday
two weeks
This motion was largely debated, Mcssrs.
Sloan, Masters, Bacon, Fisk, Livermore,
6ihi, Kelly, Alexander and Lyon support
ing the motion, and Messrs. Lewis, Rhea,
Wan Horne, Holland, Taylor, Macon and
Blount opposing it; and at length tecided
in the neea;iys--63 to 61 When the house
immediately adjourned.
In the course of discussion Mr. Smile
made motion to postpone the subject !;
which not being in order could not be re
ceived.
OF those who voted for the commitment
some members declared themselves against
the motion of Mr. Sloan, but in favor of I.
iuler discussion Of il.
in the course OF the debate Mr. Sloan sta
ted that he had this day received opprobri
Gus language az he was on his way TO the
capitol whereup n,
Mr. Lyon declared his intention 10 have
moved resolution that the house take the
matter into consideration as a breach of
privilege by an insult offered to one of its
members; but that "a letter had been re-
ceived from the Mayor stating that proper
steps were taken 20 secure the offender.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
Ito look after the Russian feet which arrived

TO look after the Russian feet which arrived
in Lisbon.
Captain Thompson's first mate confirms
the above intelligence He says he read
at Ramsgate the declaration of war by
Russia against England, but found it I'M
possible to procure the paper which Contain
ed it.
In consequence of this state of things,
captain Thompson further informs us that
cordage had RISEN ten pounds sterling per
ton, aud every kind OF naval stores in pro-
portion.
In addition to the intelligence we gave
Yesterday from Bordeaux, Captain Dill in
forms US that the British ships of war Pc
ne:opc and interchangeable, blockatled the
harbor; and that lac was boarded by the
latter ON the 5th of December, of tie Cor
dovan, and was informed that two days be-
| fore they had received orders from their
government to stoh all VeSseis bound to
| France, Shain, Holland, Prussia Portugal
| huiy, or any Of the horts in he bfedifer-
rdnean. This circumstance they Endorsed
| on the Lorcnzo's register.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
GUr,1rea9.
no USE or REPRRSE.vTA7iyEs
WyDwRsnAY, Feb. 8.

W"DHESDAY, Feb. g.
Mr. Gortenier moved iha, the unfinished
business of Yesterday he postponed
The Speaker decided III tihis motion was
not in order, fwr the motion under consider
alton when the house yesterday adjourned,
was on indefinite postp0nrment
Mr. Poindexter offered the following re-
solution !:
Resolved, That committee be appoint
ed to enquire whether any, and it any what
amendments are necessary III the act entl-
tied "An act, for laying and collecting du-
ties on impost and tonnage within the ter
ritnres ut the United States by the treaty
of the SO n Of April, 1908, between the u
nited States and the French republic, and
for other purposes" and that they have
leave TO report thereon by bill otherwise.
Mr. p. moved that itbe referred TO a Sc
lect committee TO obtain II more Immediate
decision of the question, as Il great press OF
matter WAS already before the committee
OF commerce and manufactures.
After some discussion it was amended so
az 10 refer 1t to the Committee OF ways and
means, and adopted.
The house then resumed the considerati-
On of Mr. Sloan's resolution for moving the
seat of government and Mr. Lewis's motion
FOR indc6nile postponement being under con-
sderaticn, Messrs. Eppcs and Love sup
ported, and Nlessrs. GARDENER and Btcon
opposed the motion for postponemchs.-
when the house adjourned without taking
tie question.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-12
NEW.YoRK, February ..

y file ofFrench papers to the I'd December
was received yesterday at the office of
the Mercantile Advertiser by the ship
Lorenzo, capt. OH, from Bordeaux
They furnish very few articles of politi-
cal or commercial importance.
Tho Lorenzo left Bordeaux on he 5th of
December, the embargo having been ia
ken off on the day preceding
The English blockading decree had been
received in France. No idea was enter
tanned that war between her and the
Unit d States would take place unless the
latter should succumb to the measures
of the cabinet of Great Britain
MIR. Lee, the American consul, informed
captain Dill that War had been declared
against this country by the Dey of Al
giers. This intelligence S confir med by
private letters, VIII. CHI say that the schoon
er Mariana, capt. Sheffield, from New.
York for Leghorn, was captured by the
A!gerincs; but the captain retook her,
threw four Turks overheard put four "a
shore, and carried his schooner and the
prize master safely into Naples.
Two hundred thousand French troops had
marched towards Spain and Portugal.
The schooner For itute, Belts, from New
York, was lost going into Bilboa, about
half u the cargo saved.