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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
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(To BE CoNTINuED.)
NETWORK, May 80.

The French privateer schr. Superb
Or, captain Bravard, sailed on Thurs
lay last from Newcastle on a cruize,
after receiving on board 5000 dollars
in specie (some say 10000 and the
articles of provision expressed in the
following official permit from the Gus
tom house at Philadelphia: go
Port of Philadelphia, May 10.
Permit captain Bravard to laden
on board the armed French schr. 25
barrels biscuit, 2 casks red wine, so
barrels -four, 4 quintals rice, S barrels
beef, 6 do. Goldfish, IS do pork, do.
cheese, 4 do. pease, 40 gallans vinegars
2hhds French brandy, 4 kegs hog
lard, do. butte, ouintals onions, 8
jars beef alamode, do picked pork,
2 do. fresh butter, baskets sweet oil,
2 boxes gin, IS lb. Goldfish, so Id. SUI
gar, 10 gallons brandy, IL dozen por-
ter, 6 hams, "a lbs. sausages, lib. pep
per, "a dozen eggs. Being free accor-
ding to law"
June !.
The ship Ambition, Stanton, from n.
Orleans, and 30 DAYS from the Belize.
OF Cuba, was boarded by Captain
Hall and enc ofthe passengers of the
ship Roboreus, from Baltimore, which
vessel was captured on the 4th of Nav
on the Bahama Bank, by two French
privatcers, while at anchor, and carri-
ed into an uninhabited part of the ISL
and of Cuba, where the cargo was al
taken out, and the ship given up to con-
vey the crew and passengers to some
place of safety. On the 9Th of Nav,
the same privateers took the schooner
Mary, Mason, from New. Orleans.
IRE brig Mary, Bernard, 80 DAYS fir.
New Orleans, and 20 from the belize.
OHthe Floridas, was boarded BY Bri-
tlsh frigate, and treated politely In
formed that Flour was nine Guineas at
Jamaica.
EXTRACT.
On board the ship Roboreus, Key Sal.
bearing East 6 leagues, May IS,
1903.
8 Dear Sir,
7" 1t is with pain inform you of our
having been taken by two French pri-
vateers or pirates, carried into an UNI
inhabited pare of the island of Cuba,
and robbed of every thing of conse-
quence we had on board. All the ships
papers of every description were taken
from us. The only act of humanity
shewn us by these wretches, was to
give us the ship to get to some place
OF safety, and we are now trying to
make Charleston"
June Q.
On Saturday arrived at Salem.
schr. Joanna, capt. Hussam, 80 days
from Bilboa. The Prince of Peace had
not been beheaded, as hos been repor-
ted. Every thing appeared to be qui.
city settling under the new King in
Spain. The Joanna was originally
bound to Bilboa, but had her register
endorsed by an Englishman. She
however proceeded for her port, and
was taken by Spanish boat within
sight of it. No COMBINATIONS Of A
merican vessels had taken place in
Spain under the blockading deerees.
The Court of Admiralty at Madri,
cleared vessel and cargo. The brig
Betsey, Hooper, of Boston, was wait
ing trial.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
l., 100000
ii. New jersey CANAL.

A company was incorporated some
years ago by the legislature of New Jrr.
sey, for opening a canal between the Ra-
titon and he Delaware Aching under
the erroneous opinion that the navigation
.of small rivers might be improved and u.
scd as a canal, the company intended TO
have united, by cross cut Of one mile,
the Asssmpink or Trenton Creek, with
Stony Brook, branch Of Milestone river.
and to have descended Trenton Creek 10
The Delaware, and Stony brook, and Mill
stone river, 10 he Rariton. The capital.
"hich was inadequate, was not paid bu,
Their survey Of the intended route, has
'hewD the praelcsbilily Of canal for ses
vessels, on q proper pan.
The distance from Brunswick to Tren.
ton IS 2S miles, and the only obstacle II
he way is the Sand hills" some distance
west oil brunswick. These may, il is said
be avoided by deviation which would no
increase the distance more than two miles
and they may at all events be perforated,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
We understand that Robert Brent
is named successor to Major Swan,
who resigns on the first of August The
place OF Paymaster of the army.

1t is impossible for candid, unpre-
JUDGED mind to contemplate the mis-
cradle condition of most of the natl
ons of Europ and their vassal pro.
vinces, without feeling grateful for our
exemption from the disresses inflicted
upon them and without acknowledge
ing that the effects of the embargo
itself the effect of foreign expressions,
are light as air, compared with them.
This condition exhibits tissue, made
up of military and civil despotism, op.
pressive taxes, want, famine and war.
From these complicated evils we alone
are exempt. Why are we exempt?
Is it not, probably, owing to that very
measure which is misrepresented and
denounced with equal Injustice To
all these evils, but famine, we might
be now subjected but for it. Instead
of sinking beneath their burthen, what
is our real situation? A few facts on
this head will come more completely
home to the feelings of most of our
readers than the most elaborate trea-
tise. In Philadelphia we are confident
ly assured that improvements are car
rying on with spirit absolutely un-
precedented. Contracts have been
entered into to build 900 new houses
and such is the abundance Of money
that 1t can be procured, on good secu-
rity, at FIVE per-centum. Manufac-
lures are rising in and around the town
in every directions and VIC hear of no
failures.
Now let us turn our attention TO the
no less important town Of New York,
and look at the effects Of the embargo
there. We shall, in this instance, rely
on federal authority:
I" Farmers" says the N. Y. Gazette,
" send in your produce. Prices vcs-
rerday in the Ply Market. Potatoes,
IS Cd a peck beef 9d>to Is. per lb..-.
)igs 10 to 12s. and other articles pro-
portionably high. With few excepti-
ons, the markets are as high now as
hey were before the embargo.
Does this look like ruin? Does it
not, on the contrary, look as though
he American character were sufIici-
ntly elastic and intelligent to accom-
nodate itself to circumstances, and,
when denied the profits of the ocean,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07

to reap more dili gently the benefits
of the in.er,or? The fact annot be
too often repeated, that the em,ioy-
ment IN some occupation othe. nan
that Of agriculture OF one thir,ie IN
part OF those now engaged in itword
create demand among ourselves tor
our surplus produce equal TO he
whole foreign demand. Aud this ;s
the precise effect that the injustice OF
our enemies, which have left us no IL.
tentative but the embargo, is produce
ing.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
WASHINGTON CITY, June 4.

.TmerIcQns
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
VIM. & Mary College.

THE visitors Of VIM. < Ms-y College, are re.
minded that The semi-annual
E%0m1ndfIOn effhe SfHdenfS
and Grammar Boys, will commence on the 2s,h
day OF June Frequent trials to obtain a meet
ing, have heretofore fa1led in consequence Of
some Of the members no, finding it convenient
70 attend. This not only augments the labor 20
those who MIKE Is convenis NJ 10 attend--but the
interests OF the College are neg'ec,ed.
Samuel TYLER, Rector.
Williamsburg, May 5I, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-07
CHARLESTON S. c. May ae.

We are informed that two vessels
loaded with rice and -four have sailed
from this port a night or two ago, with
out papers or clearance.
Two vessels laden with fish, at
Buckstown, Maine, parted their fasts
(there being a high wind) and went
out to sea, about three weeks since,
without clearance or papeps of any
kind, and have not since been heard
from.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
IT, EDUCATION.
4 quia, 9th May.

gOSEPH COMING respectfully acquaints
ID his friends and the public. that he has en-
gagged as an assistant d gentleman iof good
family jrom Bern IN SsosS&criauG
Whereby he IS enabled to add 10 the course
of instruction pursued in his schoo. The
French, German and Italian Languages
Antient and Modern Eistory,-h Arithmetic
Euclid's Elements, Geography with the use
oftae Globes and Maps, Trigonometry, Men
suration, Surveying, Navigation and tie Lpnar
Observations, Analytics, Astronomy, &c. sc.
Likewise Algebra and Fluxiol.s, with their
Applications TO the various branches OF ,ne
Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, will be
taught as hitherto by himself d. his School in
St. Asaph street.
n. 3. Those who wish to be Instructed in
the above Languages, will please TO apply, as
thesnumber OF Pupils will be limited.
.afl,I 10. 2a7v
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
his IS to give Notice,

That the subscriber Of Alexandria county,
IN the district of Columbia, hath obtained
from the; Orphans Court of said county, let
tiers of administration on the personal estate
of Thomas sinaass, late of the county afore-
said, grocer, deceased: all persona having
claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit them with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber, on or before the
l4eh day of October next, or they may by
law be excluded from all benefit to said estate;
and those indebted thereto are required to
make immediate paymet.
Given under my hand this l4th day OF
April, 1905
Margaret Slmms,
dnziaistratrir Of z. Sinenas.
April "A. cow
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
NOTICE.
a T a MEETING Of the Beard Of
Il u DIRECTORS &c the Mutual Assurance So

I
a r a MEETING Of the Beard Of
4 y Directors OF the Mutual Assurance So
ets against Fire on buildings in the state OF
Virginia, held at the Capitol, on the lst OF
Eeb. 1905.
Rescued, That for the greater convenience
of the citizens, the following buildings W hlch
have heretofose been only insurable ID the
office OF this society by special contract, with
the dilectoFslnay hereafter be insured on the
following lerras, without such special contract '
to wit.
All tobacco houses, or houses in witch to-
bacco is usually deposited or cured oy planters
on their farms ali houses in which tobacco
is kept In a ioose state, In which it is cured
or manufactured, for chewing, smoking OF
snpffiina, and all tobacco stenmerles.
Tfbuilt of brick or stone and CO.
yered with tile slate or metal,
at p. cent.
IF builtcof brick or stone and CO.
vered with wood s P. cent.
IF one story OF stone or brick, or
two brick or stone gable ends
and the upper story or stories
of wood and covered with wood g. p.ceM
If built of wood and covered with
wood 10 p. cent,
All houses. containing or in which arc &C
morally deposited, fax, hemp, grain, IN TIC
straw, or straw of any kind, hay or fodder
which shall hereafter be insured shall pay the
following premiums.
II built of brick or stone and CO.
vered with tile slate or metal 5 p cent
Ifbailt of brick or stone and CO.
vered with wood P. cent.
if one stery of stone or brick or
two brick or stone gable ends,
and the upper story or stories
OF wood and covered with wood p. cent.
If built of wood and covered with
wood p. cent.
All which buildings shall be subject to the
same additional premiums, tor conuguity as
other houses are subject TO.
a 23ue E,rtsact from The Journal,
Test.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
Lot, a few nights ago,

A large GOLD RING, of an oval shape,
device cracked, and represents the figure of
a female sitting by tombstone, looking us
to an angel. On the tombstone is w. r..
obt. 9th Feby. IS or IS, eat. 65.-Whoever
has found the same and will leave it with the
Printer hereofshall be generously rewarded.
May 9, eost
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
Ioisph Mandeviile

Gid St. Estephe Metoc IarcS. ( 80.
ore dozen q e&t2
a few dozen fine old front;nac
ditto do. best wine bittcrs
Jamaica and West-India rum
New-England do
Gogmae' Bourdeaux and Naples brand,
Holland and country gin ss'Ss
Schiedam gin in cases
Irish whlskey, very old
70 barrels Pennsylvania rye wbjst.s
Cider in barrels
White wine and Cider vinegar
Florence oil in TASKS
2 hogsheads HAVANA honey
IS do. choice retailing mo,,....
Gunpowder \
Imperial
Hyson Tp,o
HysoR-siin and q s''s gs.As,
Soachong
Muscovado sugars, different qualities
Bengal white do.
Loaf and lump sugars, Philadelehja. r.,
timore and Alexandria.
Leipcr's, CARROTS, and Hamilton's ,nuE
In bottles and bladders.
Macuba aud rapec do.
Clover-seed, Perm. 7yarrantcd)
Mace; nutmegs cloves cassia; pines,
to; pepper; ginger, race and ground; CD
eine pepper; refined salt-pctre.
Coffee chocolate; rice; pearl bwlsr;
London and Philadelphia mustard ba:Er|
salt; starch fig blue; fotant indigo; Coed
gia and Tennessee cotton; fax wool; maS
der; copperas; alum birthstone chais
pipes in boxes; wrapping paper and tvipt
traces; bed cords; leading lines; dcmiioha,
gin c;,.ss; patent shot; brandywine gunpos
der; Harvey''s gunpowder, ( the only real B;i
fish battle powder from + to treble seiei
chewing tobacco; best HAVANA segars.
Muscatel and bloom raisins in boxes.
Sun raisins in casks.
Zante currants prllnes; soft shelIed 4
monds.
A few boxes excellent pickles, each OF
dozen bottles assorted capers, olives and u
ctovies, for sale by the box.
4 quantity of clean good alum SAT- suta3
Ior the fishery, sc. sc,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
Public Sale.

by virtue Of deed of trust from Henry
Moore to the subscribers, made for the pur-
pose of securing the payment of a sum OF mo-
ney due from the said Henry Moore to Rich-
ard Veitch, will be exposed to sale, to the
highest bidder, for cash, on the first day Of
June next, at the dwelling house of Cleou
Moore, Esquire, that Lot or piece-of Ground
in the town of Alexandra, with the House
and Improvements thereon, on which the said
Cleon Moore now resides.--This Lot is hand
somely situated and in healthy part of the
town, 1t fronts on St. Asaph street the dis
lance of 40 feet and with that width runs
back westwardly l23 feet inches.--These
premises will be sold subject to a ground rent
which viii be made known at the time Of sale.
!. Lawrason, -
May ,. aav4w
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
April 20
N O T &c E.

The partnership heretofore existing under
the firm of George and Thomas Burroughs,
expired this day: All persons having claims
against said concern, will please present them
tothe subscriber and those indebted thereto
are desired to make payment to him.
George Burroughs.
kquia, 9Th May. PAW
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13

s. I a MEETING of the Board Of
( e. Directors of the Mutual Assurance So
ciety against Fire on buildings of the state OF
Virginia held at the general Office on the 18th
of March 1908
WHEREAS, tits represented to the board
of Directors, that many persons who have
heretofore been members of the Mutual As
surance Society against Fire on Buildings OF
the state of Virginia, who have ever been at
tacEed to the principles on which it is founded
but for causes now no longer existing, bad
withdrawn from the same, are now DESTROYS 6:
again becoming members thereof.
Resolved, That all such persons still holding
buildings which they have heretofore insured
IN this institution, orthe assignees and trans.
ferees Of such insurance, shall be permitted,
and they are hereby authorised to constitute
themselves members Thereof, upon the follow
lug terms, To W.T..
That, they shall first pay into the hands of
the cashier general all such quotas and pre-
miums with interest and costs, If any have
accrued, DIS they had not paid at tie date Of
their withdrawal; but which they would have
been liable to have paid, had they not with
drawn and secondly, that they should pro.
coed to reyalue their property Instantly, cause
a declaration ofrevaluadon to be made out and
returned to the general Office of insurance,
and pay the additional premium which may
be due. if any upon compliance with thcso
conditions, such persons shall be entitled to
new policy, aod shall be as completely insured
as if they had not Withdrawn, or as il they had
become members by obtaining new declara-
ton, and entering as new members thereby.
II True Eatraet. from tie Journal,
Test.
Lewis M. Rivilaln,
OK r. y.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
JAMES BACON,

1T his GROCERY STORE, on Ring-Shcst, @@' Il
cddihoato his farmer stock, adtsa
A freIh Supply Of Genuine Articies1
the Grocery Line
Which makes his assortment complete
He now oGsrs Jar sale, on his uaua! t2z' t:rSf
Mulcovado Sugars, Of various qu'3
titles,
Loaf and Lump ditto,
Cunpousier,
Imperial, TINS
Hvson, particularly Se!ECS1
Younp Hvson, ed fox
Souchong
Best green Coffee,
Chocolate, Of superior qiaEitYj
Madeira,.
Busclios,
Sherry, y.
Lisbon, n y I .:
Icnenfe,
Malaga, and
Genuine Old Port
Loenac and Bourdeaux Bransy,
Old Jamaica Spirit, for family use,
Antigua, St. Croix, St. VmGcnts, Sad NS''
England Rum,
Holland Gin,
Irish and country Whisky,
Molasses, Wine, and Cider VpntF'
Stoughton's Bitters, atY
Mace, nutmegs, cloves, eassis' pl'NSS
Cayenns and black pepper, race ana 3 I,rsr1
Ginger, basket salt for table USE leaI ~ D~ "A
rice, starch, fig blue, soap, moSio' up n,,ps
spcrmaceti candles, refined salt-petre: i ~. !,
indigo, alum, copperas, madder, ori1ls,o ~.
spinning cotton, patent shot all Sizes 'S ar,rs
glish and country made guapo"tsf' 9S ~ ;,
and smoaking tobacco, very pest eH'""S
bacco. ,1.ur's mines
Hamilton and Leiper's SNUFF, Hunter Pr
: London mustard, warranted Of sap ..asr
quality, Dixon's best ditto, wrspIr r.. svery Al
demilobu's, SC. sc. with general, srs' 5esl
tie,e in his Ine-the whole Of Wliisn .J Of Of
elected with care, and will be dlSp0''N
the very lowest terms --------
PRINTED DAILY ES
SAMUEL sNOWEaA
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13

For Sale,
A new well finished Brick House, Oh Wa
ter-street, 40 feet front and l25 feet d.cp,
adjoining Mr. Samuel Harpcr's rope walk
Also small Frame House, on Duke-strect,
next door TO the n. w. corner Of Duke and
St. Asaph strects-The above property will
be sold low and long credit given for three
fourths purchase money.-If not sold at pri-
vate sale before the first of June, it will be
sold at public sale to the highest bidder.
Apply to the subscriber,
Lucy Colston.
April 20 2awt2OM.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-13
District Of Columbia, to wit.
NOVEMBER TERM, 1907

George Deneale, coHlhlainant
AGAINST >1a caancery.
Stephen Cooke, defendant.
TIE said defendant, Stsphea Cooke,
not having entered his appearance and given
security according to the rules Of tbs court;
andlt appearing to the satisfaction oftre court
that he is not an inhabitant Of this district, OF
motion Of the complainant, by his counsel, in
is ordered that the said defendant do appear
here en- the first day of July term next, and
answer the compliments bill; and that copy
Of THIS order be forthwith inserted In one OF
the public newspapers published III this coun-
ty, for two months, successfully, and that amos
ther copy be posted at the front door of the
court house of the said county,
4 copy. Test,
C. Deneale, C. c.
Mav law2m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

III re state Of Chio-For SALE:
TIRE subscriber wishes TO SELL valuable
TRACT OF LAND. in the state OF Ohio,
continuing 1000 @>-es. This tract is of excel
ient quality, the subscriber has understood from
most respectable information. IL lies on Deer
creek, branch OF the Sciota. about 10 miles
rom Chilicothe, in 4 well settled neghborhood,
and is veiy convenient to The trade of the Ohio.
He will dispose of it for cash. or OIL short
credit, Tor nofcs negotiable at the Bank of Vir
GINA; or will exchange it for property in the
city of Richmond. An unquestionabe title, with
general warranty. will be made to the purchaser
VIM. MukFoRp.
Richmond, Sent, %. 1907. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
Caution /!

a LII persons are hereby cautioned ae-ains, ira.
4 = ding with IosEPH MoaR1s ofthe s,a.c os
ken'ueky, for any real or personal property; or
taking an assignment on any bond or note, signed
by the SAID Joseph Morris, as it will be proved
tnat he iabcuYs under such mental u,biiity a,
renders him totally incapable of ma m cling hi1
own affairs with any degree of discretion.
inns advertisement will be pleaded at bar
gainst whonsover may unawfplIy purchase from,
him, or Contract with him, for any real or perso,..
al property, whereby his family, himself or his
connexions, may suffe- any loss. For he anne
reason any power of attorney drawn in his name
aothorising Others TO act for him, will! be obieet.
ed to-.
Understanding that said Morris has latslv CON.
veyed the title of his own birth-rieh, inheritance
TO some person unlawfully, and for very r.if,r1
consideration, means will be taken to disqualifyy
the purchaser from retaining the same.
II he public are also cautioned against nurci,a..
ing any claim from Mr. John ROGERS of the state
OF Kentucky. upon the properly of Miss Sale
MOTIFS of the said state, as the paper purportiuv
to be power of attorney authorship f,ch saly
and purchase, will be proved to be insufficient and
of no effect N
JOHN LAKENAN
One ofthe Guardians of the estate of tie lat.
WILLIAM NORRIS Deceased
Richmond, March IS. 1903. ,f