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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Head quarters at Saragossa, }
l1th June, 1908" 6

On the 25th Of June another battle was fought
between tie same generals about two leagues
from Ssragossa.
The official accounts Of this action state, that
tao French are beaten with the loss oil 100
men Another battle has been fought between
the Spaniards and Preach near Valladodd, in
which the first have sustained a check.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

Ply virtue OF a deed OF trus' executed 20 us by
Jo'iaa Cnea'ham. TO secure the payment Of
a su II of money to lanes Murphy & company.
as expressed in the said deed will be Sold, 10 the
highest bIider, for The bes pics hat can b. OBJ.
iA'ned in money, on the premises in the county
st Nelson, on Friday the 28,h day of Oetober
next
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

The force ofthc Patriots was, inf,7t-e Il Goa.
Cavalry 500. Their unsucoess Is attributed to
their unres raine1 impetuosity.
The French had in Infantry 1000, caval v
1000. and very great quantity of cannon. The
S2aniards fought from, 8 ia, haifp q, be-
fore they could be compelled to retreat. But
this they effected in good order.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

reputed skill. The pecun.ary resources Of
France were supposedto be almost xhausted.
Under these circumstances &c. Madison OBJ
served IN substance that, that was u most iny-
ting opportunity To purchase the Floridas.
"That France wan ed money and must have
it," WHAT is the evident corollary from this
that unless she did obtain money her progress
would be lame and cri pied. Before the nego.
citation was finished, the baltic of Austerli 4
took place. The Russian army was dispersed,
and Boaaparte had made peace with Prussia
and Germany. France no longer WAS in such
distress tor money, and according to the cor
respondence lately published between Mr.. Col
vin and Mr.. Duyal, the two millions of dollars
stiii remain in the treasury of the u. Sit is
absolutely impossible for any sound and think
ing mind TO believe that MIR. Madison was will
iinS to give this SUN of money to Bonaparte
You conclude with asking eff it is possible
that Mr.. Madison can be better acquainted
with the politics ofEurope than Mr. Monroe ~
Ihis rs question sh all not decide, because
we conceive that it legitimately belongs to the
people. Fit should become necessary to draw
a comparison between the minds of these two
gentlemen, we shall do so. We viii conclude
by enquirlng. why will not Mr. Monroe come
forward and answer the people, whether he is
a minority man or not The people have right
to enquire they have enquired, a ID they can
derive 10 Information from him What then
are they to infer rtera desut-This subject
has been so frequently presented, and tully
dise'issed bet,ce the pubic, that we are iaoll-
ced to believe, that no mind remains in neu-
ter state unless IL is deeply determined to an
noy the present administration, and to make a
stubborn stand against the next Thank Hea-
ven. the little doubts which overclouded the
prospect of the people, are completely dissipa-
ted, and the election of Mr.: Madison is secure
" liked, notwithstanding the Vaccinations OF
the minority, and the cooperation of their po-
hucal brethren, the federaists. If reflection
is not banished from your minds by prejudice,
and 1t patriotism has not yielded to party consi-
derations, we invoke you by their sacred ties,
to think OF what you are doing.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

That in consequence Of the present en-
barge laws, the situation Of your petition
ers IS grievous and Affecting that they
nave been engaged in the mercantile SER
vice since their infancy, with few excepti-
ons, and accustomed only to conduct ships
or vessels across the ocean, that from the
operation of the present restrictive laws,
they find themselves cut off from their usu-
al employment & of course the means ofsub-
sistence are gone.
Your petitioners are we'll acquainted with
the duties of conducting ships from port to
port: we'll versed in naval tacticks, but UNI
able to handle the harrow or plough
Your petitioners have for long time
borne with patience the privations incident
to those restrictive laws, without murmur
or complrint; but when imperious necessi-
ty compels them to disclose the cause of
their grievances, they humbly suppose they
have righs so to do in decent and res
peCtful manner.
Your petitioners therefore pray that your
excellency will take their case into consi-
deration, and adopt such measures as will
relieve the wants of your petitioners; or #
there are vacancies in the navy, to give
your petitioners, or some OF them an oppor-
tunity of serving therein: as they think
themselves capable of performing services
OF chat nature. They however submit their
whole case to your consideration, hoping
your excellency will adopt such measures
as wisdom and justice may point out, and
as in duty bound will pray, sc.
PhiLqdeLhhfa, Hugllsf 1OfH. 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
cnARLEsroN. Son. 1o-

BY the arrival of Ca7t. Tory ON New-Or-
leans, we are Informed, ,ha the Inhabitants of
Mexico have declared themselves in favor of
Ferdinand the 9TH, and it is said that theyshao
murdered all the Frenchnen that were there.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
A tra9 Of Land.

Containing one hundred and ten acres also FIVE
NEGROES, consisnng OF two men and three
women, ami the increase of the said females if
any since the trust was executed also seven
head of Horses and eighteen head of Cattle -
The and IA situated on Hickory creek aud ad-
Joins the ands of BENJAMIN Harris, John Ro-
,errs, Sluuei Perkins and Jshn Faner. We
viii convey such litle a. is vested in US by the
said deed Of trua.
hichard Clarke, ! T
Shelton Crogthgvait, 1TN&'FeS
Nelson county, sept 81, 1903. 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Extraordinary Connocation of E;.Iernlist,.

E%T0ordiHGry CoRoocdtion Of Federdlists.
AT meeting OF them on the tn day of this
month at Stanton, Gen. r Porterfield was ap-
pointed chairman. who announced the object of
the meeting to be, " to adopt such measures as
might be deemed necessary to support the e..
lection of a federal president and vice-presi-
dent" For which purpose Charles c. Pinck-
ney was nominated TO the first Office and Rufus
King to the second. This out Herods He
rod" In these resolutions we fully recognize
the tory-toned federalism of '93, and what in
ference can we draw from their resolution
which declares that the Berlin Decree of 1906,
was the cause ofthe orders of council ,cept
profound ignorance of European affairs.
This little gang of federaiists. seem dctermi-
ned to make TIN mselves conspicuous they
have done 50 they are conspicuously contemp-
tble. The names of this committee, are the
very best remarks npon their corhuct. Here
they f9llpw; Robert Porte. feid WIilianr Bows
Carter B-reTley-h,eN'y. Nelson--San C2arke.
These resolutions hsve not been yet adopted,
as The motion was carried to submit them to the
consideration of the freehodcrs of Augusta, &
to make item the subject of discussionfor FL.
tire meeting.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

rive take the following resolution from
the Aurora with feelings of singular delight.
They beStow an untading character upon
the virtuous seamen of our country. 1t the
patriotism, of amy class of our citizens was
expected to shrink in the conflict with pri
walton and distress, we surely should have
expected Il from this quarter. They mast
feel the effects of the embargo with tenfold
severity. But they have seen the honor of
their country Knocked and insuted, per-
haps they themselves have experienced it,
and they are determined to sacrifice self
interest at tae shrine Of Patriotism What
will the opponents of the embargo say TO
this. They will no doubt be confounded
with surprise, and the forced ensibility of
the FederaliSss, will be instantly converted
into contempt. Strange set of people
In whom there appears to be no fixed prin-
cIple of morals or politics, and who even
make the nobiest feelings of the soul the
subject ofpetty calculation Sensibility RI
ses beyond the cold touch of reasoning, but
with them, they never feel it, until they
reason themselves mo it, by the dint efpO-
.licy. These resolutions while they speak
confirmation to the wisdom of the embargo
must raise the authors into the highest es-
TEEN OF every American heart.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
OFFICERS OF NERO ANr SHIPS
PETITION

Our readers will recollecr, that upwards
of month aso, meeting OF the officers of
ships belonging 10 this port, was called bv
public not hcation. At that meeting a Pc
tiuon 20 the Presi lent of the United States
was agreed upon and committee appoint
ed to present it. The following are COM
munlcated to us as copies of the petition &
Mr. Jeferson's answerl:
10 Thomas Jcftrson Esq. President OF
fhr United STATES of duerjea.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
THE PETITION
ReshectfuRY She7veth,

OF the subscribers, officers of merchln
ships, belonging to the Port of Philadelphia
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Richmond. Feb. 6, 1903
William Lownes,

ID ETURNS his thanks 10 his friends and the
N public generally for their liberal encourage
rnent, and hopes his assiduisy TO business and
punctuslisy will en,it,e him to continuan.e Of
their favoTs. He has Yemsyed TO the corner i'm.
rnedistely opposite the Bel, formerly ocouied b.
g Grsntland, where he intends Carrying on he
Booi-binding- business in all It's variety and in
the most modern & fashionable stile, with pune
tuality, neatuess and Dispatch.
Printed BORIS hopnd in me most elegant man.
rer in Morocco snd Calf skin, full gilt and letter
ed; also in sheep skin, gilt, leitered and plain
Blank Rocks OF every description ruled any
pattern and bound with the latest improved spring
Or paten, baoks.
Orders from the country will be thankfully re
eeiVed and punetually attended 90. Old books
rebound.
NIB An apprentice will be taken to the Book
Binding business, if Immediate application be
made, with good recommendations.
Augu1t %. tf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
20 Dollars Reward.

GTOLEN last night, out Of my stable in
y the upper part Of this city, CHEoNUT
SORREL MARE, about years old, d
feet 8 or 10 inches high, trots and PAGES
slow, when pacing appears be lame, with
hanging name and switch tail, lately shod
before, no brand: she was in very good or
der, but rather dull. There was also taken
out of the stable a Saddle and bride, the
saddle about half worn, with short skirts
and plated stirrups; the bride plated bit
with leather curb. will give the above
reward upon conviction of the thief, or FIVE
dollars to any person who will give me such
that get her again, with all
reasonable charges If brought home.
WILLIAM PRICE.
Richmond, Oct. 30, 1903. sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
FOR SALE
NV Plantation,

IN York County, known by the name OF
4 Craves's, in three miles of Williamsburg,
by survey, Six Hundred and odd
Acres. II has on IT I comfortable dwelling
house, with six rooms, passage and six fire.
places brick dairy and smokehou-e a kitch
en- with two rooms ; a family granarv, barn and
stable. The land is very rich excepting very
small part oft, which may be estimated with
the lands in common. believe it equal to a
ny place on the continent for stock of all Kinds.
1t lies in half mile Of the salt marshes, where
the cattle go when it suits them. The only diff
fculty in hogs, is keeping them gentle.
raised veal in the first OF the spring, from a
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 ofme
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. 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 mon rs. This land has
plenty of timber to pay for the land The
growth of timber is white oak, red oak, wal
nut, poplar, cedar, hickory, andchesnut. look
upon this land inferior to none in that part OF
the country il has large swamp, very easily
TSSiNinSSi, iIieu WIN SOOu ASH j MS place
has been estimated to two Thousand pounds,
but vii! take 1900 in good bonds, or $500, 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.. J pierce's place in james City, which
is to be sold.
JOHN M. GREGORY.
Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 5, 1908. CIV
3. The water is very good, the place is
healthy, and convenient to fish-cr:bs and oy-
sters brought every day to the door, ifrequcst-
ed, and enough may he caught in one day to
last week.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


CfTUATED on Rappahsnnock in the county
q or Essex. within fifteen miles of Tapnahan-
nock and about the same distance from Urbanna
and King and OGeen Courthouse and very con-
ven,ent 10 ne post Office at Montagu.'s Tavern
there are upwatds of one hundred and fifty
acres Of land attached 10 this seat. consdera
ole pars Of which is wood land and heavily TIM
bered-The improvements are dwelling house
ferry fee, by eighteen. Kitchen, Smoke House,
Stable. Ice House, &c on the Hill-And on the
river bank store house. with oommcdious
Store and Counting itoom and an excelen, Ora
nary-all of which--except the Stab!e--have
been recently buiit. Mount Comfor, commands
as good. if NOT the hes, view of the river of any
seat on the Rapp1aRnnork. and the hes; f.h am
oysters may he had e, the door with very liitls
trouble --It is well calculated for ! uerchan'
being IN populous and wea hy neighbochood,
where it is believed FIVE six thousand pounds
worth OF goods might &c retaied Annually &c
wsuld also be convenient stshid for protest.
onal cha acter - would either sell on credit
the payments can be agreed on. or exchange fos
other lands without improvements.
For farther pa'ticuar apply to Reuben M
CsTnetS to
Garter Wood,
Mount Comfort
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
In King William Countv

Court April 22d, 1908.
"a"iei E.eu, CompFt0
John IL. Boswell and Judith Boswell, ad Schas
ministEatrix of William Boswell deceas. ceYv.
ed, Oefend.,,s
THIS day came the complainant by his a,tor.
ney, and II appearing to the satisfaction of
me court that John Fl. Boswell is not an inhabi.
tant otthis state; on the motion of the complain.
amt IL IS ordered, chat he appear here on the
fourth Monday in October mex, and answer ,he
bill oil the complainant. and that copy of This
order De forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published IN the city of Richmond for TWO months
succesiveiy, and another copy posted at the front
door OF the courthouse of this county, and !, is
TURNER ordered, that the defendant Judith Bos-
well, do not pay away or secrete any effects in
her hands belonging 10 the said John H. Boswell.
until the further order or decree of this court.
A copy--Teste,
Ro. Pollard, Jr. d. C. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Notice.

a LII .hose indebted to the estate of Thomas
n Wills, dec late of Cary's Brook. a,e -
quested to come forward and make immediate
payment, and those TO whom the same esta,e is
indebted, to produce their claims we'll auth.nti-
Gated. ''''
Samuel Barksdale, .fdm'r.
October Goth, 1908. Or
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
10 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 Duvai, next door TO Gallego, Rich
ard x Co.'S. Office Of the two first, possession
may be given Immediately, and OF the other
the hrst of January next. Also, house si-
tuated in the alley, between the street go
ing to Shockoe warehouse and that gong
TO Mayo's Bridge possession to be had i'm
mediately.
JOSEPH CALICO.
Richmond, Oct G. 1903. (tf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04

u UNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th No
IL vembev, 1906. Negro Man, named AN
DREW he is about % years Of age, about 6
feet high, well made, Of dark complexion /;
he has pleasing countenance, and when spoken
70 has a stoppage IN his speech. He was raised
by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg his father and
uother are living in Manchester. where il is pro.
babe ne is now lurking. The above reward will
be given TO any one who will deliver the said ne
gro TO me near Petersburg, or secure him in any
Jail, 50 that get him again. Masters Of vessels
and others are forewarned carrying him off or
harboring him at their peril.
Drury Birchett.
Riehrw I'd, August IS, 1908. w3ms
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
VIRGINIA !:

ut a Court continued and held fo,. Hdf6zz..
County, the 24th day Of .1ucust, 1903.
Richard Crews and Susanna his wife,o
formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs =,
AGAINST
Abuer Vaughan and William Forrou- =
rean, administrator de 6on,s nan of (
John Murphey, dec. and the said Will 3
Ham Fourqurean, admins rator OF Z
Ann Murpney, dec. Defendants.
he defendant, Abner Vaughan, not hav-
ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the act of assembly
and the rules of this court, and it appearing
70 the satisfaction of the court that he is not
an inhabitant of this state on the motion of
the plaintiffs by their counsel, IL IL ordered.
that the said defendant Vaughan, do appear
here on the fourth Monday in November
next, and answer the PLAINTIFF bill and by
consent of the plaintiffs, by their counsel,
leave IS granted the defendant, William
Fourqurean, administrator ne 6onis non of
John Murphey, dec. to file mis- answer with
out swearing to the facts therein stated:
Whereupon, and upon hearing the bill of
the plaintiffs, and theianswer of the defend.
ant, Fourqurean, administrator de 6onfs
non OF John Murphey, dec. IL as decreed and
ordered, that the said defendant, William
fourqurean, administrator de 6onts non OF
John Murphey, dec. do retain in his hands,
the goods and effects which he hath, belong
ing TO the defendant, Vaughan, until the
further order OF this court; and it is fur.
Their ordered, that a copy hereof, be forth
with inserted in some one of the newspapers
published in the city of Richmond for two
months successfully, and posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this county.
a copy-Teste,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D.cHc
At a Quarterly Court held

for Prince Edward County, August the
18th, 1903.
John Bbb Complainant
AGAINST ~
Temple Davis and William Black, SchaH
Defendants. cry
THE defendant, Davis, not having enter
ed his appearance and given security
according to an act of the general assembly
and the rules Of this court, and it appearing
to the satisfaction of the court that he is not
an inhabitant Of this state on the motion
OF the complainant, by his cousel, IL is or.
dered, that the said defendant, Davis, do ap-
pear here on the first day of November
court next and answer the compliments
bill, and that a copy of this order be forth.
with inserted in some one Of the public
newspapers printed in the city Of Richmond,
tor two months successfully, and also post.
ed at the front door Of the courthouse OF this
County.
A copy--T'este,
F. WNTE TNS. & Z
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Mr.. William Thompson,

SIR,
PL .5as b to '4 T. "ss' that "a. .o ,s at
Powhatan, on Thursday the FIRST day of Deem
Der next, between the hours of ten O'clock in the
forenoon, and six O'Clock in the afternoon, and
will continue from day 20 DAY, between the said
hours, until the whole are taken, proceed to take
the deposi.ions Of Robert Cox and others, To be
read IS evidence in sui, now depending, in the
county court Of Lunenbu,g, wherein you are
plaintiff, and myself and Josiah Thompson are de
fendanls-at which time and place you may at
tend If you please.
Sarah T6omfsoa.
Powhatan. Oa. 90, 1903. w4t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04

Iae Sth vol. Of Eas,'s Reports, and The 5th
vol. OF Espinasse's Reports are just rectiv-
ed and for sale by $. Peasants.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Land For Sale.


THE subscriber offers for SALE, the TRACT
OF LAND. on which h now resides, ly-
ing on Wards fork, abopf TWO miles from its
junction with Roam Oak, four miles from Char.
loste courthouse, and containing 500 acres, about
100 of which is cleared and Inclosed wIth good
fencing. The improvements are a good dvel.
ling hou.e, with brick chimnies, a grist mill
with pair of stones, and assw mill on stream
which has never been known. in the dryest sum
rners, TO fail furnishing WAFER sufficient TO sepply
the above mills Also, good granary, and ali
oher necessary houses. The son Of the above
land is adsped TO the culture Of tobacco. corn.
wheat, &c. Should not meet with purshasep
before the 9th day Of Dec next, propose offer.
ipg the above land for sale ION the next day.
being the 9Th day Of Decembcr) to the highes,
bidder on q credit Of II months. Also. ali NV
household aud kitchen FURNITURE, CORN.
PORK, CATTLE, and several likely NE.
CROES. Twelve months credit will be giveu on
al sums above dollars, the purchasers giving
bonds with approved security, to carry interest
from the date if not pnctuay paid
ohm w. Williamson.
Charlotte, 4fh Oaober. 1903 6w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
For Sale.

He subscriber being DESTROYS ofpayinr Of,
his debts, will offer for sale ON the l,5tb d,r
OF November, large stock of Horses. Mrle:s
Cattle. Hogs, and Sheep. Also. number oc
valuable Plantation Utensils, on six p,on,ba
credit, the purchasers giving bo-d w;tI nm
proved security, to carry interest from the d,tes
if not punctually paid. 'eS
Will also be offered for Sale. on that d.,.
If not disposed of before. N"y'
THE TRACT OF LAND,
Wherein now live, containing between oos
and 1000 acres, lying on LickinghoIe Ct
within four miles of James River. Thc,. on,
two dwelling houses on the land, suitable fo,.
families. There is also Mill. With - ~, 'or
Burr and pair of Cullogn stones. & rrch;r VI
ry, worth from five to eight hundred bmsbeIs er
toll year Also, Distillery, with four sir
in good order-there is also an apple orcbar'i
OF two or three thousand bearing trees. of e.
best KIND OF fruit The plantation is in ronJ
order for cropping, sufficient to work 90 or On
hands to advantage. The land will be sold oo
SIX annual payments, with adeed of trust the,o
on to secure the payments, as thew beco,ns
due. Young negroes, or lands, suitable IN ,i,e
western country, will be received in pavment
The land will be laid off in lots SO as To s,.
purchasers. ~ 'uie
WILLIAM M. RICHARDsoN,
Geochland, 9TH Oct. 1908. tds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
2nd Ga. 1903.
Notice.

THE ensuing General Assembly will be PETIT
onsd T. pass law, authrrising the county
Of Fluranna TO built tel. bridge across the ri
wanna river, at the most convenient site near
{, he town of Columbia, and to TER the road 30
az TO pass by said bridge
Fluvanna, Sept 80 1903. tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Notice.

A PETITION Will be presented to the
[ = next General Assembly, praying for
the establishment of town at Buckingham
Courthouse 4w Oct. 10, 1903.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will
L be presented to the next Assembly, to al
ter the Settle fixed on BY the commissioners for
the public buildings in the county of Nelson.
October 18th, 1903 tina
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-04
Notice.

4 PETITION will be presented 10 The
I a next Genaral Assembly, praying that
the land whereof John M'Murry died seiz-
ed, may be sold for the payment Of hisjust
debts. VIM. OVER TON, Admir-.
of John M'Aiurry
Charlotte, Oct IL, 1908. 2m