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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
LOUISVILLE, (KEN.) Jan. S.

Mr.. IL. Blennerhasset arrived at Jeffer-
sonville, RI L. on Saturday evening last.
it being suspected that lie was fleeing from
justice, was arrested and held to bail, to
appear before an examining court this NOR
ming at Jacksonville it is stated that ifhe
should prove successful in his trial to day,
and not attend his trial at Chillcothe, the
penalty cannot be inflicted as the recogni-
z1nce by which he is bound, being very de
fective, particularly not mentioning the
court before which he was to appear
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

The engrcssed bill for tie support ofthe
navy of the United States, for the year 1903,
was read the third time and passed.
An cngrossed bill. to erect a light house
on Point Judith, in the state OF Rhode Island,
was read the third time and passed.
On motion of Mr. BaSSet, the House took
up for consideration the report of the COM
mittee OF the whole on the standing rules
and orders OF the House
An amendment made to the rules in COM
mittee of the whole, for admitting heads of
departments and foreign ministers as we'll
as members of the other branch o. the le-
sislature being under consideration, a,long
and dcsult0ry debate ensued, i'll which some
gentlemen Contended for the admission of la
dies, and III the course of which much plea =
santry was displayed. Il was contended
by the advocates of the amendment that in
this mapiifcently inconvenient apart
ment 1T WAS next TO Impossible to hear in
the galleries and thas foreign miuiste rs
should be admitted 10 a hearing rom cour-
tesy, and becadsf it had been {. rule here
tofore, and should not at this time particu-
larry be varied. 1t was objected to by the
lopponents that in the presen; Situation of af-
FAIRS IT WAS indicate in foreign ministers
to hear debates IN the House, fo, in a dis
cussion affecting our relations with England,
France or SPAN, a member could hot speak
thout offending their feelings, nor could a
foreign minister or agent listen without ha-
wing their feelings wounded and also that
foreign ministers to this country, should not
cnJoy greater privileges than our ministers
to those powers.
Mr.. Nicholas called for division OF the
question, taking it first On admitting heads
nt departments; and the question having
been SO taken, there were for admitting
iihem, 81 to 40.
motion having been made by MIR. Eppcs
to take the question on admitting foreign
ministers by Yeas and Nays, and some diff
hculty arising on the point of order whether
a question could be taken by Yeas and Nays
on motion thus divided; and some dis
cusson arising,
Mr.. Rowan moved topostpone the consi-
Iteration on the subject.
And after discussion, a motion to adjourn
was carried before question was taken.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
TUESDAY. February 2.

Mr.. Durell moved the following resoluti-
ON, VIII oh was agreed to, Ayes 90: l
Re8ofped, That committee be appoin-
ted to enquire into the manner in which the
Representative Hall is heated by the fur
naces beneath the flooring of the same
what prob ,bie influence such subjacent fires
have upon ,hc health of the members expo
sed to their exhalatiops-ard how, or by
what means the injurious effects of the same
may lii future be avoided-and that they
report to this House the result OF such en-
quiries.
Mr.. Sloan after few preliminary obser-
vations, offered the following resolution,
which was agreed to be considered, Yeas
68, Nays Al
Resolved, That it is expedient and that
the public good requires, that the seat of
government be removed to the city of Phi
Iadelphia for years, and that Commit
tee be appointed to bring in bill for that
purpose
Mr.. Lewis moved an indefinite postpone
ment of the resolution, and on this motion
debate ensued which occupied the rcmain-
der of the sitting, in which Messrs Sloan,
GARDENER, and Milnor supported the reso-
tuition, and of course opposed indefinite post
ponement, and Messrs. Love, Lyon, Macon.
Lewis and Key opposed the resolution and
advocated the indefinite postponement and
The House adjourned without taking ques-
zion.
TDebate hereafter |
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

having been yet adduced.
We stated in our last the arrival Of Burr
and Biennerhasse; nj Chiilicoihe on the au-
tborIty of a marginal note on Il print of chat
place of the 12,h uit. We have since peru
ed several letters, of subsequent date,
whose entire silence on this point render
their arrival at best disputable. The la
test of these letters is dated the 10th. Some
Of the letters say Burr and Blenncrhassct
had both forfeited their Tecognizaucc o.
theirs that their names had been called e.
very morning, and their default noted The
Grand Jury had been engaged fortw weeks
n examining evidence respecting Burr and
Blennerhasset, and, 1t was supposed, would
very soon report to the court. Scarcely a
doubt was entertained of bills being found
against them and others but whether for
treason or misdemeanor is not said Messrs.
Baldwin and Burnett have been employed
as counsel for the accused at a fec of a thou
sand dollars, and Messrs Bib and Creigh-
ton, the attorneys of the districts of OHIO
and Kentucky, are counsel for the prosecu-
tion. The court had received a letter from
Luther Martin requesting that the recog-
Inizances may be reSpited until the next
term when he assures the court the par
ties will appear II was, however, thought
this request would be rejected.
On the first day of the term, on its being
moved to have the recognizances Of Burr s,
Blennerhasset called, the application was
resisted by their counsel, who particularly
suggested that the recognizance of BlenneT-
hasSet was defective, inasmuch as he was
not recognised to appear on any particular
day, or at any particular term The OBJ
lection was resisted ON two gruunds-frst,
that the accused could not be heard bv their
counsel until their appearance was entered ;
and, secondly, that II the rccognizance was
defective, that defect could only be taken
advantage Of, when an action Of debt was
commenced, or a scire facias sued ont on
she bond. It was understood that the argu-
mcnt on this question would not be gone in
20 until the grand jury had found a bill
Whispers we c circulating at Chillico.
the, that the conspirators were assembling
in force at Orleans, and were more san
gliine than ever in their expectations Of sue
cess.--.Ndf. Intel.
The la European news is, in every light
IN which II can be viewed, extremely inte-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
WASHINGTON HENRY
Il C. II d X NJ Il

WAS once school of some note, but has
w been on the decline Cor many years. The
fault is not so much in the foundation as in the
p eju,ilce Of the public. The public is therefore
respectfully requested 20 give it once again small
potion ~ encouragement and it may again hold
up It's head
Wasbirgtog Hcny Aeads8iy is situate ia a very
healthy ami popu1us nsighboFhood, about nine
niles from Rich npud, IN Hanover county, where
pupils may be boarded IN respectable families az
70 d llars per annun,--r ition oaly Eve pounds
rhe Rev. Thomas Hughes will reach the deaH
languages, q the English grammar mathematics,
%c will be fasght by an assistant, adequate to inc
ask The earriina virtues and christian graccs
will he iHculca,ed by Precepi, and enforced by ex
ample.
N y Modern taaies will be taught and ex
IN fed
December I f, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

y yNAwAY from the subscriber living N Peters
burg, on the Cd inst bright mnai-o fellow
n med BILLY blacksmith by rta;.c He is
ABOUT q years Of age, & iest high stout and well
made; he has lost cfhis fore teeth, has black
Whis!ers is very k-ly fellow, and can tell 4
ollusibIe tale. expect he will attempt 10 pass
for free man, and 81 IS probable he win endeo,,
vcr make for the Mouth, as his wife (brlonging
70 M Thomas Beunest of Pe,ersburg) eiopsd a
bout rcnths past, and has been seen IN ihe
ncizhborhond Of the " hite Chmnics in Caroline
county. and have no donbt but they arc together
will give % doars ycward for securing the fe'
'ow IN any i0, so thar ] get him, and 50 dollars
II delivered - me in Petersburg. Twenty dol.
ars is offered So the owner for the woman.
Daniel Peck.
Petersburg, Feb. s, 1903 Ct
y. y ! foyewarn all masters Of vessels and
others from hsrbo.in or carrying away said run.
away at their peril ID y.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

COUNCIL CHAMHTR. Jan. 81 1908
PROPOSALS vii be ,eeeived w The Exeou-
i tive to furnish the Pubic Guard with Rau-
,ns for the ensuing year on the sih day Of next
month, DAN L. HYLTON, C.. G,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
G0NNrR88.

no USE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, February 1.
Mr. George Clinton, member from the
,stnte Of Ncv York, appeared ard took his
sect.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

The Military Court ofInquiry in the case
of General Wilkinson met on Monday, and
adjourned To that day week, without trans
acting any business, no evidence whatever
having been yet adduced.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09
- - -
WASHINGTON CITY, February 3.

[Debate hereafter ]
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-09

The la e European news is, in every light
IN which II can be viewed, extremely inte-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
Tract of Land,
FOR SALE
NV Plantation,

IN York County, known by the name OF
Craves's, in three miles of williamsburg,
containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd
Acres. 1t has on it comfortable dwelling
house, with six rooms, n passage and six fire.
places brick dairy and smokehouse a kitch-
en- with two rooms a family granary. barn and
stable. The land is very rich excepting a 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 ell kinds.
II lies in half mile OF the salt works, where
the cattle go when It suits them. The only diff
fcuty 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 III
six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg
market. The man who leases this place of me
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 as many bushels
Of wheat, aid as many oats. tending not NOR.
than shout hinety acres. He leases but ore
half Of the plantation. The other may be civ
en- possession 10 the purchaser directly. and the
other Christmas twelve months. This land has
a plenty cf timber to pay for the land. The
! .,roytth of timber is white oak, rcd calz, wl'
| nut, POPLAR, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. lJoi,
| upon this land inferior TO none in that part OF
! the country; il has large swamp, very easily
Reclaimed, filed with good ash. This place
has been estimated TO two Thousand pounds,
but will take 1900 in good bonds, or 1900, half
6s good bonds well secured. l would not sell
AT Mr.. ] Pietce's. place in James City, which
is to be sold.
JOHN NJ. GREGORY.
Charles Civ Cotirfhouse Oct 2 1909 6w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14

NTAS committed to the Jail Of this county
w on MoHdag 5st, negro man, who
says his name is WILLIAM TRABUE. ard
belongs TO Erasmus Reams of Chesterfield
county; he endeavoured to pass as free
man, but nor producing evidence Of being
such, was committed to jail He is of a
dark complexion. about six feet high, has
very large VIII skers, appears to be about
so years old, hue says nc is older, he has in
his possession. red leather pocket book
containing the following papers viz. a prin-
ted bond gwen by JOS Powell oe Chester
field county to Pollok, Tredway s. Co. for
81. 16 q dateh 18th December 1906, or the
back ofwhich is endorsed credit for the "a
mount of said bond, another bond being gi-
ven in lieu Of IL also an account against
Messrs. Joshua and John Powell to Joseph
and William Friend & Co. for s 9. 3. IL
at the foot of which, credit is gwen for the
full amount, paid by John Powell also an
amount due by Joshua Powell TO Pollok
Tredway & Co. shelving balance to be due
of c 90. 9 Q. also promissory note for $50
executed by William Sublet Of Chesterfield
county to John Powell Edatedl LIST. March
1906; also pass signed by Harry Hath, or
Heth, the bearer of which, is stated to be
a negro man, named Absalom, and by the
pass was permitted TO go from Chesterfield
to Cumberland, dated 9TH September 1903 !;
also another pass stating William Trabue
to be the bearer, and granting him permits
sion to go to Hanover, where it also states,
he was born free, which pass has neither
date nor signature. I'm
Benjamin Pollard, Jailor.
Buckingham County, Sept. II, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
flames Riuer Lou Grounds
TO LEASE.

an the fifth day Of November next, will be Of.
~ fered 10 the highest bidder, on the premises,
Lease from TO years, on that valuable te.
nement, on James River, being part Of the sub.
scriber's estate, in the county OF Amherst, known
by the name Of Bolling's- Creek Tenement, and
containing about 100 acres Of extremely fertile
low gropnds-disiant about miles from Lynch
burg. and from to 8 OF the Oxford Iron Works
and Maj Lewis's manufacturing mill.
The terms of the lease wiIlb made known on
the day.
l.. Boiling.
Septic, 1903. ePto15 & WIN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
New- Market Fall Races.
THE RACES FOR FALL 1908.
WILL, COMME\yNU

THE RACES FOR FALL. 1908.
WILL COMMENCE,
On Wednesday the 18th dav of Oc,ober.
First day, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE,
OF SIX hundred dollars, warranted as here.
tofore, to be put up before starting.
Second day, the PROPRiETOR'.
PURSE, OF two hundred and twenty Ave
dollars; also warranted to DC pu, up be.
fore running.
Third day, SWEEPSTAKES, two
mile heats, for Colts and Fj;,ies. three
years old, and the advantage, CARRYING
&c lbs. entrance fifty dollars--ha,f Forfa;t
subscriptions may be made personally
or by letter, to the keeper ofthe Course.
he Mays must be accurately described
oy the hrst OF October, on which day il
cioses--ir is expected that this race will
be interesting 20 the spectators, and pro.
liable to the winner, as Ills prssumable
there Will be great number of subscri.
bers.
Fourth Day, a HANDY CAP, under
the regulations established by the Judges.
THE SUBSCRIBER, who keeps the
New Market course, has found from long
experience, that to serve the Public at
ten,ive!y and moderately, are the most
certain means oil being remunerated for
his labor he is therefore determined that
every exertion shall be made on his part
TO promote the convenience and add To
the arnu.ements OF those who NAV visit
the RAcns--An elegant stand 100 feet
in length, is already built on the field,
IN which surnptuous dinners will be ser.
we'd up each day of the Races-,he ad.
van'ages of being protested from incIe.
ncnt weather Or the hot Sun, feastng on
the fat of our land, and quasIing the.
! choicest liquors, all in full view of the
con,-nding COURSERS, must greatly
add to the qualification of the gentlemen.
New. Market IS sc Justly famed for the
responsibility of its Purse, and the pune.
iGaiiis with which i; is paid for the
creates. sfew of fine horses on the Con-
t'acnI, and the superior beauty and i'm.
prcvenient OF the ground, that no doubt
can be entertained of its alwaya ranking
al least with the Toss celebrated Turfs in
our country. The stables viii BE- all new
ly Fitted Up and the most suitable proven.
der provided for Horses.
BLANKS MOODY.
! p. S.--TOLL will be collected at the
GATES as heretofore.
| The undersigned engage to run sweep.
stakes, two mile heats, with colts and
tillIes' three years old and the advantage,
over the New Market course, the say AFT.
ter the Prcprietor's purse, next fall meet.
ing, entrance so dolls. half forfeit, carry.
ing S5ibs. on each, three or more subscri.
oers TO make race. The subscription
will remaiRopen until he lst of Oct. next,
and no longer. Entries may be made by
letter or personal application to Blanks
Moody, keeper of the course in doing
which, gentlemen have only to give in
their names but it is to be observed, that
those who enter horses must accurately
describe their nags on or before the day
the subscription closes.
ENTRIES.
Nm. f.. Broadnar, enters a 6ay flIey 6y
SnrinS, her dam Camilla By old Wjl-
dair.
Thomas Goode-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
Notice.

All persons having claims against the estate
of John Gum. are requested to have Then, ad-
justed as the law directs, and exhibited for set
Element, on OF before the twenty fifth day of De-
cember next, at which time dividend will take
place This advertisement will be plead in bar
against any claim which may come agains, said
estate after that date. IF.
IOHN TtIRPIN. Admir-.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
William Lownes,
Mount Comfort.

ID ETURNS his thanks 10 his friends and the
IN public generally for THUR liberal encourage
rent, and hopes his assiduity to business and
puncjuality will en'itie him to continuance of
:heir favors, He has renewed TO the corner i'm.
nediatey opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by
s. CrantIand, where ne intends carrying on The
Book-hinding- business in all les variety and in
the most modern & fashionable stile, with pune
quality, neatness and dispatch.
Pointed books bound in the most elegant man.
ser in Morocco and Calf siin, full gilt snd letter
Ell also in sheep skin, giir, lsttrred and plain.
Blank Books of every description ruled any
pattern and bound with the latest improved spring
or patent backs.
Orders from the country will be thankfully re
eeivcd and punc,uaily attended 10. Old books
rebound.
NE. An apprentice will be taken to the Book
Binding business, if immediate application be
Esde, with good recommendations.
August %. tf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14

A our the last of June, or sometime in July
L n. following, 1907, gave two notes of hand
60 John Addison, late of Rockets, diseased ; one
for the sun, Of sixty dollars. payable six month";
after date; the oiher for 'he sum OF two hun.
dred aid eighty dollars payable twelve months
from the date, being he balance due said Addi-
son Cor small farT lying on James River, and
it has been ascertained that Addison sold me ,
number Of acres of land, more than he owned.
belonging to orphans. and have proof OF our
bargains and agreeable to the sale, ne is to make
me whole and pay all damages. The land which
has been ,aken from said farm. amounts TO more
than tl;e sum Of the shove mentioned notes, ex-
scty forty dollars, which sum is now due me-.
hereby forewa,n all persons from taking an as
signment on the said notes, as am dete rrnin.
ed not to pay their.
STEPHEN A. HOPKINS.
Oct. 9, 1903. I3t.1
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To 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 Duval, next door TO Gallego, Rich
ard K Co.'S. Office ofthe two first, possession
may be given Immediately, and Of the other
the first of January next. Also, house ST.
tuated in the alley, between the street go
ing to Shockoe warehouse AVID that going
to Mayo's Bridge possession to beh ad i'm
mediately.
JOSEPH CALICO.
Richmond, Oct. 6, 1908. (tf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14

pY virtue of a deed Of trust executed to the
~ subscriber BY Samuel Burks 10 secure the
payment of debt due 20 Brown, Riyes & Com
pany Nc therein expressed, will be sold, to the
highest bidder. for rcsdymoney, at Newmark-
Of October next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
One Negro Man,

Named David, a valuable Waterman The
subscriber being only trustee for the bench. OF
sihers, he will only warrant the title OF the a.
hove mentioned slave as TO himself and those
claiming under him.
James Marithy, Trustee,
Warm. 2lst sepA 1905. Sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
Notice.

THE subscriber wilt petition the General As
sembly of Virginia, at its session, TO
complete 10 him the comm onweahh's Ugh, in the
following half acre lots in the City of Richmond,
known and distinguished in the ancient plan Of
the town of Richmond, by the numbers 6S. Oh,
IS, GO, II, 83. 102.
John Sea6roos.
Hancver Sept. Is. 1903 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


CITUATED on Rappahannook in the county
~ of Essex. within fifteen miles of Tapnahan-
mock and about the same distance from Urbanna
and King and Oseen Courthouse aud very con-
sen,ens TO the pos, Office at Montasue's Tavern
there are upwards of one hundred and Fifty
scres of lind at,achedto this seat corsidera
ole part OF which is wood land and heavily tim.
bered--The Improvements are dwelling house,
forty feet by eighteen, Kitchen. Smoke House.
Stable. Ice House. SC on the Hill--And on the
river bank. a store house. with a commodous
Store and Counting Room and an excellent Ora
nary--all of whichA-except the Stabie-have
been recently built. Mount Comfort commands
as good, if not the best view of the river of any
seat on the Rappshannsck. and the best fish and
oysters may he had at the door with very little
trouble lie is well calculated for a merchant
being in populous and wealthy reighhorhood
where il is believed FIVE or six Thousand pounds
worth of goods might be retailed ANNUALLY,
would also be convenient stand for protest.
onai cha,ac,er-l would either sell on credit II
the payments can he agreed on or exchange for
other lands withou. improvements.
For farther particulars apply to Reuben M
Garnett, or to
Carter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
l DO hereby request all

those purchasers of the estate or effects of the
late Patrick Ternan, of this city, deceased, and
those persons who have any other account
given bonds bills or notes. payable to myself and
John Puntrey, as executors, or to the said
John Pumffey alone, as executor OF the said
Patrick Ternan, to make no payment Of any
such bond, bill note, to either The said John
Prmirey or to his order. he the said John Purr-
frey having suddenly departed from the usual
place of his late residence, and now concealing
himself so as 10 furnish Just grounds to suspect
aud Believe he intends fraudulentiy TO convert.
as faT as he may be able the debts due the said
Patrick Tenants executors. to his own private
use.
JA%ES TERNAN, one of the exc
Gators of Patrick Ternan, decd
Richmond, Sept. 20. 1908. (3wks)
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A tract Of Land.

Containing one hundred and ten acres also five
NEGROES, consisting of two men and three
women, and the increase of the said female, if
any since the trust was execuIed also seven
head of Horses and eighteen head of Cattle -
The and is situated on Hickory creek and ad.
joins tine lands Of BENJAMIN Harris, John To.
ber,s, Samuel Perkins and John Fsrrer. We
will convey such Iisie as is vested in US by the
said deed of trust.
Richard Clarke, J
Shelton CrosfhWait, trustees
Nelson county. Sept. q, 1903. 9u
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14
Notice.

EovED IN Manchester, on Saturday the srs, OF
October, LONDON SILysK WATCH.
the owner IS required to prove IL, pay for this
advertisements, and take her.
Enquire of the PRIMER
Richmond, Oct. 4, 1903. 1w'1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-10-14

RY virtue of deed of trust executed TO MS ny
- Joriah Chea,ham, secure the payment of
a sum OF money to James Murphy < company,
expressed in TIE said deed, will be Sold, 10 the
highest bidder, for the best price that can be OBJ
tanned III money, on the premises in The county
Of Nelson, on Friday the 2Sth day of Oaober
IiaX