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GENUINE PATRIOTISM.

The tom caf Marhlehead Hcs adjacent e,
tie sea, and presents every facility which
could induce its Inhabitants. tweic they -
inciincd) to violate the e,Hoargo laws. u
contains population Of from six to seven
thousand, who gain their subsistence Chiefly
from the products OF their industry on tie
ocean; nine-tenths of the people are rcpub-
hcan' courageous and entcrprising. They
have now on hand 100000 quinti,ls &C fish,
the value of which is equal To / 200 900 dol
lars And yet, notwithstanding their CONT
guilty TO tire sea, and the imn,ense mass of
their staple commodity in keeping, there
has been no solitary instance of their eva
ding the acts laying the cubargo. Marble
mead, during the revolutionary war, furnish
ct a fine regiment, which fought manfuuy
III behalf of independence. 1t was of these
brave men that Gen. Washington used To
say, ~ CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON THEM
OF the propriety of this remark, some OPT
Mon may be formed, when tcR tho reader
that 900 widows i'll that town, mourned the
loss Of their husbands, who fell in the con-
test with Great Britain. From these men,
as sincere as they are intrepid, thc fellow
ing letter and proceedings Cannot be regard
ed as the effusion of party spirit. In my o.
pinion, the government, at this great crisis,
could receive no higher encou.ium upon the
wisdom ut its measures :..0ionitor
MARBLEnEAD, Dec. Z, 1908.
Joaekh Story, Esq.
SIR,
Having heard that government intends
employing some cutters and gun boats tc
prevent the evasions of the laws of the coun-
try, we. with humility beg leave to suggest
to YOU our opinion, that on this coast (that is
70 say from Cape Cod to Cape Stables, any
cutters which government may send will not
so we'll answer the purpose the gun-boats
viii be useless, for they would not, in this in
clement season of the year, be able to keep
at sea without great risk. From the know
ledge we have of our fishing vessels, we think
they will answer every purpose and be sa-
vihg to government to employ them in de-
fence of their laws. We also beg leave to
offer government AS many vessels of this dies.
eruption as will fully prevent any evasions
Whatever from any ports or places between
the above mentioned Capes-or wherever o.
therwisc wanted. Knowing as YOU do the
peculiar situation OF the people of this place,
that they have now on hand two years catch
ing OF hsh, and no vent for the same Not
wishstanoiing this. they look upon the mea-
sures OF government the only means of
retaining our future commerce They.
therefore, feel disposed to the utmost of their
abilities, to support the general government
wi,h the risk OF their lives and property, and
beg leave, through you, to tender their SER
vices, tn n,nn and have manned anv vessels
which it pleases !or the service of the United
States
Herewith we transmit YOU the do;nps of
the town.
4 Inc
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Accounts from Washington state. that a.
bout 600 troups are 20 be collected at New
Orleans, under the command of Gen'l VIII
Sinson. The object of this movement is va
rioosiy stated. All we can be certain of
tnat something is IN agitation 1t is said that
agents are employed here and elsewhere to
n're transports Tor the conveyance of the
troops....B. North american.
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WAsH1NcroN CRY n,

w ASH1NGTo City, Dec. 2S.
Inc Electors II the State of Ohio have
given three votes TO James Madison as Pre-.
sident. and three votes to John Langdon as
Vice President.
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n FARMER ~ tie neigIiborhood of New
t,o"n, thls ia'l, hired Tor two hundred dol
iarS Tor TIC season, Leicester Ram, from a
is''ncr near brunswick, who imported him.
a dog broke int bis flock, and singled on,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-08-30
CT PUBLISHED THOMAS RITCBIE, oP-
PosIrE THE PosT-oFFICE, AT FIVE DOLLARS
PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
Aug %, lsos-For

u
w reasons operating the parties, Be IL
fnoSpn, that the Mercantile Firm OF Grecnhew &
Cole is this day dissolved.
The Subscriber offers for sale at Prime cost
and charges, the whole of his well assorted
STOCK in TRADE, which has been purchased
the best terms with ready money, at the fol-
lowing credits. viz. one 9th part of their amount
with legal interest the whole to be paid at the
end of the first year, and SO on regularly 9th
part at the end ofeach successive year, with the
interest on what remains unpaid, until the pay
ments are completed the purchaser giving
bonds, with approved security for the payment OF
the different installments, they become due.
The subscriber advanced in years, ard in
quest of that reposc, which the evening of life
requires, intends, if the contemplated disposition
of his goods, snot effected BY the irst day o. &C.
tober, next fife and health permitting, 10 retail
them at very reduced prices for cash only.
Adopting this as.bis rule of conduct, from
which, he means not to depart; he hopes. that
none ofhs much respe cted customers, who have
favored him with their orders, and whose pune
tuality entities them to be dealt with as hereto
fore, will be offended.
That they may have cause to be so and
that he may be freed from that load Of business,
attendant on Credit sales 1t is, that he thus
addresses them.
RO GREENFOW.
August &c. EeolOtg1
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Continuation Of shanisA Nezvs VIA " York.


FDICT.
Ferdinand VII. king of Spain and the In
dies, and III his name, the Supreme Board
OF Government of both empires,
In order 70 carry the Declaration OF War
against the Emperor Napoleon /. into full
effect, orders as follows
1. Within four days after the publication of
this, any FreBchman, or any individual un-
der the protection of the French flag, that
may wish to enjoy the priyiledges of the
Spanish. flag, shall personally appear before
our Board of Finances in this Capital, and
make his intentions known; and, upon his
taking the oath of allegiance, shall be ex-
eInpt from all sequestrauon, and enjoy all The
privileges attached to the National Flag.
The same shall he done in the other towns &
cities, before their Boards, or Town Coun-
ellis, when there is no Board.
ii. Any Frenchman or any iadviduaI I'M
der the protection of the French flag, that
shall not preseut himself within four DAYS.
shall continue 10 be considered as subject
ct France /; and without any other formality.
all ms property, Of whatever it may consist,
shall be Immediately sequestered.
~. Al merchants, and every other per
son, that may, by virtue of any title what
ever, have in their power goods, rights or
claims, belonging to Frcnchmen, or 10 indi-
viduals under the protection Of the French
flag, are ordered, under their responsibilitv.
to keep them in theirhand5, without dispo,,
sing of the same; and, within four DAYS.
they shall be bound to give in sworn return
of the said property, to our Board of Finan-
ces; any one that transgresses these orders.
being proceeded against accorfing to law.
Given in the Royal Palace of the Alcazar
at Seville. June z, 1903. BY order of the Su-
prcme Board.
(Signed)
JUAN BhUT1sTA PARDo, and ,
MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR. s oecles
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August &c.

@ ALES AT AUCTION.-Will be sold at the
~ present dwelling of Nat. Perllins's ION Car
ter's ferry road in Goochland, the second Tues
day in September next, being the 13ti,) all the
remaining Stock of goods on hand, belonging to
Saml. Pointer s. Co consisting of good assoit-
lnent of Groceries, Six months credit will be Civ
Ell the purchasers, on giving bond with appro.
we'd security TO carry interest from the date, i
not punctually paid, for all sums above SO S. aif
undo, cash will be required.
All persons indebted to said concern of saml.
Pointer * Co. are earnestly requested TO make
immediate payment to Nat Perkins the survi-
wins, partner Ct said concern, those having
claims, will also apply to said Perkins for pay
ment NAT. PERKINS,
BENZ WOLFE,
Ea'rS. Of SAM. Pointer, decd
August 90 Ctdsl
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GENERAL JUNTA.
ETD coz rrsrsxa-<.

FIRST SITTING.
On the 18Th June, in the current wear, 1905
at noen, the first assembly of the Spanish
Junta was held in the city at Bayorne, in the
Bishops palace, where a hail had been pre-
pared for that purpose under the Presideu-
cy of his Excellency Don Miguel Jossc d'A-
Zanza, Councillor of State, Minister OF the
Finances, and Secretary Of the Junta his
GXcellcncy the Chevaiier d'Urgujo, Honora-
~ Councillor of State; and Don Antcno
Romantics. Member Of the Council Of Ii
nances, and Secretary OF the King.
After the notification of their powers bv
the members OF the Irn.2, 81 Order OF iire
Council Of CASTLE was read, announcing the
Decree of his Majesty the Emperor of tie
French. by which he proclaimed mis- brother
Joseph Napoleon, formerly King Of Naples
and Sicily, king Of Spain and the Indies.
The following is the substance of the said
Document:-
&c This day, n full Council, the following
ROYAL Order andDecree were read, address
sed to the Dean of the Council -
"Ifeh and Vorfhy Sir,
BY the following Decree, which has
heen presented to the Supreme Junta of
the government, by his Imperial and Row
nj Highhess the Grand Duke of BERG. Lieu
tenant General Of the Kingdom, his majesty
the Emperor Of the French, &c has deemed
it good to proclaim his Serene Brother. Jo-
*eph Napoleon, now King Of Naples and ST.
oily. King Of Spain and the Indies. I, by
the command Of his highness, and subse-
crent resolution Of the Junta. do present it to
eonr Worship, IN order that the same may,
without delay, be put into execution and ex-
ecntcd
"1he cotncii will see i'm this resolution Of
hiF InrcrTl Majesty. tic wisdom Of his
fore sight and the most obvious proof Of his
beniiicent intentions towarde the Spanish ma
tion.
To proclaim him King is to say what is
fsoec;cd from his paternal cares: and g.
pace bis illaarioUs brother on the throne Of
''nein IS 60 unite forevcr the Interest and
Ea.'ry Of France with the interest and glory
OF Sgaia.
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SEVILLE GAZETTE.
ROYAL Isle IF Leon, lime 10.

Alta quarter past three in the evening of
the 9th inst. the batteries ON the channel del
Trocedero opened upon the French squadron
consisting of 3 ships of the'lin and one fri
gate. Those of the arsenal Of Carraca, of
the store houses and the magazine situated
at the point of the Ceutera, followed imme-
diately, and were supported by the notila
stationed IN the said arsenal. and by chat OF
the Cadiz station, which anchored opposite
Fort Luis, while the French ships them
selves lay in the canal Of ;he Arsenal, in such
position, that they were out of the reach
OF the cannon OF the castles, as wen as Of
our own squadron. The French ship Of the
line, hlgesiras, finding herself greatly an
noyedby the mortar battery Of the Centera
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-08-30
ROSILLY.
On board the HERO, Admi-
rails Snip, in the Bay of
Cadiz, June II, 1903.
E6lcr hnbgsAed. in Me Isle of11ajor,o

EDicT f"bHshed. in HE Isle or1Hajorca.
d. Ferdinand VII King of Spain, & adjacent
Islands, &c &c
And in his Royal name, his excellencv tbe
Captain General of this Army and Kingdom
make II known, TO the faithful and lovoj
inhabitants of this island, that last night con-
vened, in my palace, a meeting composed Of
all the constituted authorities, to Law bcfo,.c
chem the course which ought to be pursued
under the existing circumstances. i'm which,
both my loyalty and the unanimous wish ne
the people require, that we should continue
to acknowledge Ferdin I'd VII. as orr la,y-
ful sovcreigu-in consequence whereof Il
was unanimously agreed upon, that therr ISL
ands shall continue faithful to his maic,tv
Ferdinand VII 20 which end. aid that VIZ
may have the benefits Of the full evcrciee of
the rights Of sovereignty, in his name. as far
as required, Beard was appointed. which
viii begin. this evening. to exercise the SAM
and publish what may be deemed c,nducivS
TO Zoe prosperity of this island. A re Dem
shall he sung, and there shall be a Ievrc ,
Royal Salute, and illumination.
k (Signed)
y, HUAN MIGUEL DE WIVES
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TASH ShLE.-By virtue of a deed of tgusl
~ execute! to the subscriber by Archibald C.
Randolph, for the Benefit of William Boiling
which bears date the 9Th day OF December 1906,
and is ofrecord in the Office Of Goochand Coun-
ty Court; will be exposed to sale to the highest
bidder for ready money, at Gooch!and Court
House, on the third Monday in September next,
1t being Coochland Court day, the following
siaves or as many of them as will be sufficient to
answer the purposes of the said trust, to wit ::
Seneca. BIley, Pompey, Davy, Maria and a
child of Mara's. ]. p. FERGUSON,
GEO S. SMITH.
Goochland, August J6. Caw5wFl
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TRANsLATIox.1
PROCLAMATION OF pEACE
ENGLAND, &c SWEDEN HER ALLY.
PUBLISHED AT ovIrDo, JUNE 30, 1905

Ferdinand the seDenth King Of Stain, and
in ms royal name,
The Supreme Iunta of this princIpality
declares general peace with England, and
at the same time the closest alliance with
that nation, which has with the greatest ge-
nerosity offered all the succor and assistance
that may have been asked OF her. They also
declare peace with Sweden, and order that
all our ports should be open to the vessels Of
both nations, and that this royal resolution be
communicated to all the Justices of this prin-
cipality.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GiVEN-That for
IN bid the sale of a negro man named Billy,
advertised by Messrs. James b. Ferguson, and
G.. s. Smith, to be sold at Goochland Court House
the third monday in September next, by vir-
tue of IA decd oftrust executed to them by Capt
A. c.. Randolph, TO secure a debt due to Capt
VIM. Boiling. The said negro is not named in
the trust deed, and is now Jny property
VIM. II FLEMING.
Goochland, August g.
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ven at the remotest distance, before the En-
glish will have time to sow the seeds of dis
cord. Besides, the Spaniards in America are
SO much ON their guard against the English
that the reports they may spread will be Gre
dted by no one.
All Spaniards of dScernment are convin-
Hced that the American colonies in the change
OF dynasty which has taken place, will find
reasonable grounds of hope for the future
and those great events will but attach them
more and more to their mother country. AS
strongly as religion, language, manners & in
terest attach the colonies to Spain, so str1lg-
ly do all these considerations detach ITEM
from England.
: At Mexico, Lima and Buenos Ayres, no.
thing more is desired than to be united to
spain; but at the same time the colonies re-
quire TO be governed with more justice and
wisdom than at present Ii is required that
the career of military glory and mercantile
industry be opened to the Spaniards Of Anne
RIGA. The new dynasty has begun it's gov
eminent, by expressing their good will to-
wares the colonies; the Deputies are mem
oers or the general Jutta thew cannos but
probt by the changes which have taken place
We may soon hope that the extensive king
domS of Mexico and Peru, instead ofpresen-
ting to the English a coast dinost neutral, or
contributing very inconsiderably to the war,
WIZ hcnceforth oppose formidable band
or hostile warriors, ready to resist them on G.
very part of their shores.
LONDON, July 4--6.
At meeting of Ministers, last Thursday,
the present regulations in force respecting
vessels and persons performing quarantine,
wete taken into consideration, when it was
fonndtha they caused considerable difficult
ties and impediments to speedy communities
tons being held with Spain, SO very essenti-
al at tbs particular time. In consequence
OF which they agreed upon instructions to be
sent to all the ont ports, with directions to
release aN persons charged with dispatches
from spain, without the performance of quar-
antne, and likewise that all officers are RI
give every possible assistance, in forwarding
them to London Similar instructions were
sent off to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
to dispense With the performance of qua
rantine, in case Of any persons arriving
from spain with dispatches at the port of
Cork, and to give them every possible assis-
lance.
,
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EUROPE.
Continuation Of Foreign Ne7vS, by shiE o.
lis, Uia Philiadeiihid.
BAYoNNE JUNTA,
CREATED BY N4POLEOM
BAYoNNE JUNT4

FROM THE FRENCH PAPERS.
PARIS, June 81.
1he .f2N27ping official documents CONCERNING
fhe SPANISH Junta, havc 6eei hu5hsh-
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MADRID. June 10.

- MADRID, june 10.
The nomination Of King Joseph to fill the
Spanish Throne has been announced to the
public, i'll the following preliminary arti-
Gle -
a" His Imperial and Royal Majesty having
complied with the desire expressed by the
Junta of the Government, the Council of
CASTLE. the city of Madrid, and various civil
and military bodies, in the State, that he
would choose his ilustrious brother Joseph
Napoleon. the King of Naples, to be king Of
Spain; information has been given of this
~ his majesty king Joseph, who has arrived
at BayonHe. His highness the Lieutenant
General Of the Kingdom. having given the
requisite orders concerning the journey Of
our Monarch into the capital, we have rea-
son to believe that we shall soon enjoy the
presence of his majesty.
June II.
The tidinas Of the happy renovation which
our monarchy IS about to undergo, have been
forwarded to ihe American colonies, with
so much celebrity and by so many different
ways, that we are sure Of their arriving, G.
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IMPORTANT SPANISH DOCUMENT.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE
Coal Estate,

In the State of Virginia, Chesterfield coun-
ty, twelve miles above Richmond, known
by the name of RAlLEY'S PITTS. 1t is
useless to mention the superiority of the
coal, or situation of the works, as it is pre-
sumed no person will purchase without
viewing the premises.
A part of the money will be required in
hsnd-considerabe credit will be given for
the balance on bond with approved secu''
ritl Any person inclinable to purchase
will be met on the premises in all October
next, by one of the owners duly qualified
to treat for the same.
There has been raised at these pits by
Messrs. Nicolson and Heth, upwards Of
400 600 bushels of coal in one year, and the
body Of coal at present very extensive.
August IS, 1903. (3w.)
~ The Editors of the National Intelli-
gencer, Boston Chronicle * Petersburg In
teligencer are requested toinsert the above
two weeks. in their respective papers, and
forward their accounts TO this Office for
payment.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
Lof & parcel of [ and,

Lying and being in the county of Henrico,
contiguous to the city of Richmond, being a
part of the same lot and parcel of land, con-
veyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth,
his wife, to said Moses Davis by deed, dat
ed the Sd day of March. 1907, beginning
and running on the road or street, leading
from the Market House, in the city afore-
said, to Du-Val's Village, north 1-2 de-
grees, west chains and 50 links, to street
40 feet wide, dividing said lot and parcel of
land, and the lotformerly William Cannon',,
now John Doyle's, s. building on said street,
north 80 degrees east, q chains, and 81 links
70 the corner of the said street; thence on
the back street, south LIZ degrees, west
chains 50 links to corner street 20 feet
wide next towards said city, and binding on
said street, south SO degrees, west chains
SO links, to the SAID road, about the begin
ming, with the buildings and improvements
thereon, consisting of A LARGE FRAN
ED HOUSE, making three tenements, or
SO much of said premises as will raise the
instalments, or balance now due of the a.
foresaid debt, with the interest thereon, and
the charges and expenses attending the sale
The sale will commence at or after 10 o.
clock in the morning.
George VIM. Smith.
Richmond, Sept. 8, 1903. tbs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
By tie Governor ofthe csmmonscea'th Of
Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.


tKTHEaEAS it appearsso the executive by'a
w inqui.i'ion held in the county of Northum-
berland, on the 2Ist day of September. in year
1906, before John IL Fallin. Esq coroner for the
said county tina, the ID day ofthe said month of
September, in the year aforesaid, certain George
Gordon. late cf the county aforesaid, stands
charged with the murder of certain negro slave
named Bar,ley; and il appearing that after the
Preparation OF the said murder, the said George
Gordon did Immediately, and doth still fly from
justice: have therefore thought fit, with the adj.
vice of the council of state. issue this proca-
nation, hereby Offering reward of one hundred
dollars TO any person or persons who shall appre-
bend and convey before some justice of the peace
for the said county of Northumberland. the said
George Gordon, that he may be dealt with as the
law directs. And do moreover hereby enjoin
all officers civil aud military. and exhort the good
people Of the commonwealth, TO use their best
enaeavers apprehend and convey as aforesaid,
the said George Gordon. that he may be dealt
with in the manner which the law in such cases
prescrbes.
Given under my hand, with the seal OF the
| IL s commonwealth annexed. ar Richmond
this 5Ih day of August, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
BY ;ke Lienftnfns Governor ofthe Come
monzoeaith IF YirginiG,
A PROCL AMATION.

JHJHEREA AS it is represented to the Execu-
w tive, that On the fourth day OF the present
month, an a,rocious murder was conroitted IN
the coanty Of Mecklenbsrg, by a certain John
DAVIS an inhabitant OF the said county Of Meek
lenbnrg, on the body Of Francis Ballard, late of
the same county; and thar the said John DAVIS
hath fed from justice: have therefore thought
fit with the advice of the Council of State, to is
sue this proclamation, hereby offering reward
of two hundred dollars to any person or persons,
who shall apprehend and conduct before some
Justice of the peace for the said county of Neck
lenburs, the said John DAVIS, that he may be
dealt with as tho law directs. And do more
over euioin all officers, civil and military, and
hort tue good people of the commonwealth, to
use their hes, endeavors to apprehend and carry
before some justice OF the peace for the county
aforesaid, the said John DAVIS. that such pro-
ceedngs may be had ,hercupon as are prescribed
by law.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the
L. S. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond,
this 18th day of August, 1903.
Signed.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-16
Alexr. MsRae.
William LoWnes,

y ETURNS his thanks TO his friends and the
IN public generally for their liberal encourage
rnent, and hopes his assidui'y to business and
punc uality vii en'ite him to a continuance of
their favors He has renewed to the corner i'm
mediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by
- Grantland, where he intends carrying on the
Book~bihdiug business in all IFS variety and in
the most modern & fashionable srie, with pune
tualitv, neatness and dispatch.
Printed books bound in he most elegant man.
ner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and letter
ed; also in sheep skin, gilt, le,tered and plain.
Blank Books OF every description ruled TO any
pattern and bound with the latest improved spring
or patent backs.
Orders from the country will be thankfully re.
ceived and punctuaIly attended TO. Old books
rebound.
;. N b. An apprentice viii be taken to the Book
Binding business, if immediate application be
made, with good recommendations.
Au-net % If