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ii settiement Of all the accounts Wit with
tliis dice u snxiousiy desired the great.
e. part Of them, have been standing open,
Rom two TO six years, and some a. long
IS eight years. Il Is not our wish to OBJ
press q any time, much less II period
kkelthe present, when distress and gloom
sppears 70 peryade ~ grades Of society
hom the once independent farmer, down
tothe more humble mechanic and labour-
sr; but justice to ourselves and others,
seluircs, in aEyciee thak must be heard,
that settlement should shortly take
place.-We are disposed TO make every
allcyiation IN our power, viii therefore
fake in payment my kind of grain,
Noed, oc any otlisf useful article ourem-
iloyers have 10 dispose oE-From those
Who cannot make payment In any way,
q this time, we shall certainly expect
0tes for what ID now due, before their
accounts are ercreased- MANY have. ex-
brxssed . willingness to settle annually,
kst tom not being called upon, have
Neglected 4 and soune have generously
paid ~ IN adsanee&-to such we tender
our thanks. kis determined, upon to Get,
tle taliths afiiirs Of this est. blishment up
sill the first Of January NEXT, after which
time, ft the lnaeIligencer remains in our
bands, We shall ,endeasour TO !" alter the
procedure and have Cur accounts clos.
cd atthe end ct every succeeding year |:
this We are certain, win ~ agreeable
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DOCUMENTS

ACCOMPANYING THE MESSAGE
OF THE PRESIDENT. *.
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M. Mdd;son to Gen. Armstrong.
DErARrMEST OF SrArE.
p. ~ ~. =. July q, 1908,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30

United STATES or dishonora5le TO himself"
and that he would be 90 the best neigh.
Dor This country eUer had.' Whether the
design was honorable or dishonorabie, Mr..
Smith should have judged for himself.
That it was not inimicalto this government,
there was little reason for him TO believe
when coupled with those boiling resent
ments which overlooked from the lips of
Mr.. Burr in the very act of making this
acknowledgment. "In this government he
had been prosecuted, shamefuly persecu-
ted, and he was sorry to say, that in il all
private confidence between man and man,
seemed to be nearly destroyed" And in
this state of temper, Mr. Burr, &c ventured
to tell Mr. Smith that &c if there should be
war between the United States and Spain,
he, Burr, should head corfs Of vo,un.
teers, and be the first 10 march in khe
Merican provinces if peace should be
preserved, which he did no. expect, he
should settle his Washta lands and make
society as pleasant as possible.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30

y,.,rn IN address to the republican citizens OF
the second congressional district of Pennsyl-
van'a.
~. aViewing the approaching election of pre-
sdent, vice-president, and members of Con-
oress. as CLOSELY interviewer, we feel 1t our du
:, to address few words to you on those deep
" interesting subjects, not surprising that we
can su,-fsest any ne " IDEAS, but merely to keep
alive YOUR attention and 10 express the opinions
OF those for whom we are now called upon to
act.
while we view with admiration the mag
nanimitv and disinteresteoness, and the great
and noble examples of Iiionaas Jefferson, in
Withdrawing his name as candidate tor the
presidency-voluntariiv relinlnshing the pos
session of power--while we regret that we can
no longer enjov his services as president, we
feel o,roti6ed and consoed with the prospect
that the character nominated to I'LL his place
has loner possessed lis confidence, and we be-
Gcve possesses n similar disposition, and an
dent desire to promote the real interests, as
well as the peace OF this country, as long as IL
,hal he consistent with its honor and with it's
independence
90 Mr. ET1 i;sou is a man Of pre- eminent tall
.nts. of which he has exhibited numerous in
stances and could we produce no other exam
ND. than that of his recent correspondence with
Mr. Rose. the ambassador extraordinary from
the court Of England, that alone would be con-
elusive. He has here shewn that the Amer :
can government, though but OF Yesterday, can
produce statesman capable IN point OF ele~
rance OF STYLE correctness OF composition, ex-
tensive Information, and sound reasoning, to
foil a select ambassador from court long ia
nous in history Tor the ability and acuteness
OF its diplomatic agents. And we are persua-
ded that Mr. Madison is no less competent for
the presidency, as it regards his political inte
gritty and frmness than in talents. Such has
been the wise and pacific administration of MIR.
Jefferson that its benefcent efforts have been
universally acknowledged throughout the uni
on, and believing that Mr. Madison will pur-
sue che same system, we also beg leave ear
nestly to recommend TO you the choice of cleo
tors who will give him their support
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
Col. EDWARD PRocroR.
coMMuNrcArroN.

Suddenly departed this life on the 9th Of MAY.
in the county of AbemarSe, the REV MAT.
THEW INJURY, in the 54th year Of his ace.
In this amiable man were concentered everv
virtue thay could render him dear to his friends.
respected by society, and happy in himself As
a divine, which character he acted MANY
Years, his conduct was pure and consistent as
the lessons which he taught and in every sta
lion orllte, whether as relative, friend, or CT
tzen, his department was such as reflects dig
nifty on man, and will cause his death long To
be lamcmted by every friend 20 virtue The
person who draws this character was long and
Intimately acquainted with the deceased. had
experienced many attentions from his munif.
cence, and although his heart is at this moment
overlooking with the tenderest emotions OF ora
utude and regret, he cannot be accused of
drawing 1t IN too glowing colors. Ye busy
woridings that fiuttcr on this stage, revere his
virtues If you can, initiate them then win
you be useful TO society, respected by YOUR
selves, and when you depart hence, rest with
hm in the mansions of eternal peace.
What tho con6n'd within the tomb,
Thy virtues still survive,
To distant periods yet to come,
Thy memory shall live.
hELPOMENE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
Resolved, That committee BE appoIn.

Resolved, That committee be appoint
ted to prepare and report respectful adj
dress to our Republican fellow citizens OF
the United States, stating our full determi-
nation to support the government in its pa
triotic exertions to maintain the dignity and
rights of our country, together with the
reasons upon which such determination is
founded, and, that William Few, Tunis
Workman, Nathan Sandford, Augustus
Wright, Abraham Bloodgood, Adrian He
geman, Jonas Humbert, Samuel Lawrence,
James Townsend. and John Mills, compose
the said committee.
Resolved, That this meeting do approve
of the nomination made by a majority of
our republican representatives in Congress,
of James Madison as candidate for the
Office of President, and George Clinton for
the Office of Vice-President of the United
States.
Resolved, That general meeting our
republican fellow-citizens, be convened, at
this place on Tuesday evening next, the
both inst. at z O'Clock, for the purpose of
hearing and determining upon the report of
the committee
Resolved, 1'hat the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Public, Me r
camille, and Daily Advertisers.
WILLIAM FEW, Chairman.
/. PRALL, Secretary.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
GENERAL MEETING.

At General meeting Of the Republicans
of the City Of New York, held at Abra"
ham 3 Martling's on Thursday evening,
the 18th Sept. 1903.
Col. WIN. Few. Chairman,
Ichabo1 Prall, Secretary.
The following Resolutions were with but
fey dissenting voices passed.
Resolved, That this meeting continues to
repose full confidence in the patriotism <
wisdom OF the President and Of ,he repub-
lican majority in both houses of the Con-
gress OF the United States.
Resolved, That in our opinion the En-
barge is prudent, just, aud polite mea"
sure, rendered necessary by the rapacity
and depredations Of The principal belige-
rent nations, and not originating from any
events within the power OF our COVE rnment
to have controlled--that a repeal Of the
,lme, under existing circumstances, would
probably involve US in the calamites Of
War; and that Il is therefore the duty Of
every faithful Citizen 60 afford the admin
istratiOa his firm and decided support
Resolved, That he present opposition
to the measures of the administration, me-
MS the scvcrcst apprehension ofevery true
inend to the National Independence and
Commercial Rights of the United States :;
paNieuiarly as such opposition may encou~
rage Foreigners TO persist in withholding
from US our just rights and stimulate them
10 acts OF future hostility and aggression,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
IN THE COURT OF caANcERY FOR THE
RIcaMoNB DISTRICT.
SEPTEMBER TERN 1903.
MARKS Us NORRIS.

septic NBER TERm, 1905
MARKS Us NORRIS.
In this case, which involved question
ofusury, the chancellor decided that where
a man comes into court of Equity, 10 be
relieved from deed oftrust, founded up.
on an usurious transaction, and The usury
is hroued ~ the testimony of witnesses, he
shall be relieved nat only from the interest,
but frsm the debt. In such case, the de-
cision of a court of Equity, the chancellor
said viii be precisely the SAND With the
decision OF Z Court Of Law. ia BIZ h
courts the contract, as well as the security,
is considered as void.
{jut If the borrower is unable TO prove
the ususy, ezceft 6y ne defendants ansgeer
then the acs Of assembly, which speaks of
salts in chapcery, for the purpose of dis
covering usury, applies, and the borrower
will BE- Obliged TO return the principal mo-
ney borrowsd.--Shir;s of '76.
we would advise the violators Of the
Embargo Laws, to shor little more in
genoitv In their schemes. Let tha means
be ciIter, even if the end be contemplate.
BungliDg spoiis the most brilliant enter
prises. Bennington would never nave
bsen so highly celebrated, but for the great
ingenuity and address with which he G.
vaded TIE criminal laws of England.
Let them study all the formUIasies of
fraud. Let them, at least have prize.
master pat on board of their vessel, and
let her he condemned in Court Of Ad-
mirally a good prize. r. this way, their
friend the claiman, Of The prize, will sub
sequcntIy make over their vessel to them /;
the record OF condemnation will exone-
rate them from their custom house bond /;
and If Mr.. Jefferson fails to demand re
enumeration from the British government,
it will give them new theme Of calum.
ny and reproach agai1st him.--.EnqRirer.
a man who has made 30 900 3 By the
aid Of the Embsrgo, would be bound in
gratitude, at least, to respect its provisi-
ons. IL he had shipped 100 hhds. of to-
bacco to Rotterdam, just before the impo.
sitinn of the Embargo, and Ihat measure
had gisep him a full range of the marke,,
by in,ercep,ing other cxportations-the
man should certainly have been conlented
with his good fortune. An old Romao
would have raised temple to the En-
barge and guarded IFS rites from all pro.
laDalion. ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
FREDERICKsBURG. Sent. o..

On Saturday last, as the Mail Stage from
Richmond to this place was crossing Burk's
Bridge, the centre part ofthe bridge gave way,
and the stage was precipitated from Is to 30
ieet into the river and completely capsized
There were eight passengers in the stage, two
of whom only "a lady and genueman) were
materially injured.-One of the horses was
drowned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D. c.H.c.

SXTAS committed to the al OF tlis Sounty
w ON Monday last, negro man, who
says his name is WILLIAM TRABUE., and
belongs to Erasmus Reams of Chesterfield
county; he endeavoured TO pass as free
man, but not producing evidence of being
such. was committed to Jail He is of a
dark complexion. sbour six feet high, has
very large VIII skers, appears to be about
so years old, but says ne IS older, he has in
his possession, rcd leather packet book
containing the following papers WY a
printed bond gwen by jos Powel OF Chester
field county TO Pollok, Tredway SEQ. for
81. 6 g. dated 17th December 1906, on the
back ofwhich is endorseda edit for the a.
mount of said bond, another bond be ng gi-
ven IN lieu of it also an account against
Messrs. Joshua and John Powell Joseph
and William Friend Sc. for 80. 3 1
at the root of which, credit is gwen ios ti.e
full amount, pad by John Powell also an
amount due by Joshua Powell 80 Pollok
of 6 20. , 2. also promissory note for 800
county to John Powel, dated LIST. March
1906; also pass signed by Harry II lth, or
Heth, the bearer OF which, is stated TO be
a negro man, named Aosalom, and by ths
pass was permitted TO go from Chestei field
to Cumberland, dated 7th September 1903
also another pass stating William rrabne
to be the bearer, and granting him perInis-
sion to so to Hanover, where it also states,
he was born free, winch pass has neither
date nor signature I'm
Benjamin Pollard, Tailor.
Buckingham County, Sept. II, 1903.
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

D AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
~ near Staunton, in Augusta, on the sth
instant,
John Harris, alias 9ohn Brown,
Who was in the jail of Richmond about z
months; he is dark mulatto man, about
81 or % years of age, feet or 10 inches
high, round shoulders, very knock kneed,
his name on one OF his Wrists, in red ink, ard
when spoken to has down look he was
raised in Bedford county he will endea.
vor TO pass under a fictitious name he has
no other marks than above described TO my
knowledge. Any person who will deliver
him To me, or commit him to Staunton jail
shall receive the above reward, and all rea-
sonable charges.
John Johnston.
September 27, 1903. SIS
n B. The above man was liberated from
the jail OF Richmond by me, his jail fees
were s 81 40 cents, which paid in con-
sideration of which, he bound himself to
serve me. His indentures, (hav.ng been
previously bound to his step iather) which
were in my possession, were stolen from
me by him previous 10 his eloDemenr
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
Virginia

III Court continued and held far RaE6ar
County, The 24th day Of .4ugusf, 1903.
Richard Crews and Susanna his wife,
formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs. ~
AGAINST
Abner Vaughan and William Fourou- =
rean, administra tor de 6onts ran of z :
John Murphey, dec. and the said Will
ham Fourqurean, admins rator of x
Ann Murphey, dec. Defendants.
He defendant, Ahner Vaughan, NOT hav.
ing entered his appearance and q zen
security according to the act of 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 plaintiffs by their counsel, II is 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 de bof1is non of
John Murphey, dec. to file MS answer with
out swearing to the facts therein stated.
Whereupon, and upon hearing the 6nl of
the plaintiffs, andIthelanswer of the defend.
ant, Fourqurean, administrator de bonfs
non OF John Murphey, dec. H is decreed and
ordered, that the said defendant, William
Fourqurean, administrator de bonS non of
John Murphey, dec. do retan.in his hands,
the goods and effects which hehath, belong
ing TO the defendant, Vaughan, until the
further order of this court; and it is fur.
Their ordered, that copy hereof, be forth
withNinserted in some one of the ne wspapers,
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,
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BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.

The late British aggressions have given
birth to great part of this book, and the
author fatters himself, that it Contains the
sentiments of every patriotic American
- subscriptions for the above work will
be received at the Office OF the Virginia Ar
gus, at IS. Cd. copy.
September 27, 1903. w9m
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TN. lSUBSCRIBER
HAS ISSUED PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING
II System Of arithmetic,
ENTIRELY NEW

ms system VIII comprise the ancient and
modern methods OF calculation, exhibiting
the concise, but accurate operation OF every
question Every thing superhuous, in for
mer practice and use, will be discarded
and many entirely new rules and cases, in
troduced. This work is intended for the
aid OF teachers OF arithmetic in this country,
and rs destined to assist all those VINO have
occasion for any species of calculation. 1t
Is designed to publish, with the principal
work, an exact copy of it, so far as relates
to every subject except the operation of the
questions, which will be left in blank, for the
insertion of the pupil when he shall have
understood and answered them. This is
intended to facilitate the labor of the in
structor, and to accommodate the pupil.
WILLIAM LIGON.
We, whose names are hereunto subscTib-
ed, have attentively examined the new sys
TEN of arithmetic, proposed to be publish
ed by MIR. William Lyon: and do not he
state to declare, that, in our opinions, it
combines the advantages of utility, concise
ness and persplcuity, in such degree as to
render it worthy of the preference with in
structors IN this country, to any thing of the
kind which we have seen. We are perfect
ly salts Iedthat the scheme of the blank book
for pupils. is calculated to ensure great IA.
ciIity, and certain benefits to the teacher
of arithmetic and to his scholar.
Peter Johnston.
4 Booker
Robert Yeaa6ie
James Madison.
JohH Clark.
William Franklin.
Edzvard Redfore.
Martin Smith.
Prince Ed7Uard, JuIy(
30h, 1903.
The book will contain about $50 pages,
octave, to be printed on good paper, price
One Dollar and Fifty Cents per copy-No
money will be required in advance
Genferohe-
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BOSTON, September %.
FAVORABLE APPEARANCES


In addition TO the articles published on
Monday, relative to the repeal ofthe French
DEGREES against our commerce, we have the
pleasure TO state, "there are rumors in
circulation, that the British government has
issued NEW orders If council, retrac,ing
the harsh severity of those of the 1Ith oil
Nov As matter ofpropriety, as well as
OF policy, such a course would appear pro-
bable. "-Chronicie
The New-Hampshire Gazette of Tuesday
last says, alt must be highly gratifying to
every tue friend to his country, and to
those particularly who have given a warm
and decided support TO the measures which
the government has adopted in relation to
foreign powers, to learn, that RECENT
INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE. AT
FORDS STRONG GROUNDS OF PRO
BABILIFY THAT OUR DIFFICULT
TIES WITH BELLIGERENT NATI.
ONS WILL BE SPEEDILY RE no y
ED, and all disputes adjusted. "-Fhe facts
upon which these opinions are founded flow
from correct sources.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30
By the Lfeutsnant Governor Of The Com.
mon1ealth Of Ytrginiq,
A PROCLAMATION.


M HEREAS tits represented 10 the executive,
w that the slaves Bill an! Isaac, under SEN
tence of death for felony, but repnevsd and sold
10 Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the
limits OF the United States, ACCORDING 70 The d.
rec1ions of the act OF assembly III such case made
and provided, have escaped from the said Rch-
ard Terrell in the county of B nterouu, and con.
trary 10 law, are now gong az large, endeavo.ing
TO evade the mild punishment which has been in
aiaed and is SO justly due TO their crimes have
therefore thought ft, with the advice of the cour
Gil CT state, to issue this proclamation, hereby of.
fe:ing reward Of twenty five dollars 70 any per.
son or pess As. who shall apprehend ei;her of
.he said slaves, Bill Issac, Il deliver them az the
PenitentIary building i'll this CITY, in addition 10
all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in
conducting the SAID slaves, or ether Of them, 10
tina; place And do moreover enloin all officers
civil and military, aad exhort the good people Of
the commonwealth TO use their best endeavots 20
aPpreheud and convey 10 the said peniten,iary
building, the slaves aforesaid.
Given under my hand wi h the seal OF
q. 50 the commonwealth annexed, at Rich
mond, this 23d day OF September, 1908.
Signed,
h,a.s. mr.
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Aler'r. Df'Rae.


Bib late the pr operty of Richard Smith Of the
county of Norfolk, was condemned by the youyt
OF said county, for felony He is about feet
nigh, raw, bony make, Of yelowish black, a
down look. very sleepy, sulien oountenauce, one
OF his hands believed TO be his left and wrist.
much scared from burn (1he back Of his hsndl
his back very much scared from being often whip.
ped and above his lef, ear several scars which
were made by strolec from siick.
Isaac. iaie the properly Of Samuel Fuuua of the
county OF Piusy lvania, was c ndemned b. he
court Of the said county for felony. tie is about
leet L. inches high, black complexion. Of
thick make. down, sly 10 k. mild speech. and
when sPofen TO, IS apt 70 put his nsnd up 0 his
Jaw, and to lean his head on one side while he
speaks, he also had IS well as is rscolleeted AT
this sne, scar on his righf Jaw & ono abou, cna
% AIS eyes, his up or fore teeth out shasp chin
and stood forward, and when standing. stood
much backus iis knees and was sor1evhas knock
neeo, and lis eyes inclined to be Of reddish cast,
VIZ he part thai Is common to be white
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30

Peter Johnston.
K Booker
Robert Yeaa6le
James Madison.
JohH CIark.
William Franklin.
Ed7vard RedIore.
Martin Smith.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30

lfELPoMENE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-30

D AN AWAY from the subscriber, living
II near Staunton, in Augusta, on the 8th