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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-05
DE WITT CLINTON,
Chairman.
JAMES TOWNSEND,
ScCretar


The following resolutions were unani-
mousiv passed:
LIST. Resolved, That we retain the most
full and undimipished confidence in The wis
dom, patriotism and integrity of the presi-
dent, vice president, and the congress OF the
United States.
I'd ReSOived, That approving Of the
measures which the administration have
pursued, we have seen with regret and in
dignation, that certain public hrints land
some o them affecting to speak the senti-
menIs of "NINK-TENTHs" of the citizens
OF New York; have stigmatized the general
government, and attributed the measures
ut security which bavc been adopted, to the
"nndUe Influence and interference of one
"ofEhe 6eHgerent flowers" These not be-
ing the sentiments of the republicans of this
city, we feel ourselves called upon bv the
ties OF honor and duty to the general go
vernment, in justice to our own feelings,
and for the information of our fellow re.
publicans elsewhere, to declare in this OK.
plicit and public manner, that the SANDERS
circulated, Of "FRENcH INFLUEKcE'' are
in no wise credited by the republicans of
New York; but on the contrary, we be-
heve them to be base and Infamous caiun,-
mics, destitute of the semblance of truth,
and which haveno other effect on our minds
than to excite a just contempt and abhor-
renee of the authors and frohdgGtorS.
3D.. RcSofUed, As the sense OF this meet
ing, that the period has arrived when il
becomes the duty of every American citi-
zen, tosubmit to all deprivations consequent
to the measures government may adopt 70
redress the violated honor of our country ;
and, therefore, the citizens here assembled,
solemny pledge themselves to meet every
exigency which may result from the mea.
sures government may think proper to a
| dept, to obtain ample PREPARATION for the
past, and security against future wrongs.
| 9Th. Resolved, That we sincerely sim
pathise with our fellow citizens, in this and
the other states, who in common with ma
ny OF ourselves, do, and may experience
inconvenience, and in some instances dis
tress, in consequence Of the present Embar.
20. But when from information publicly
and abundantly received, it appears that
we had no alternative but choice Of evils
we have no hesitation in declaring, that
we approve Of the course which govern
ment has pursued, & we are ready to make
ANY SACRIFICE in defence of our rights
or, to ayenge the insults offered to our coun.
try.
5th ResoiUd, That the proceeding of this
meeting be published in all the public pa.
pers printed in this city.
BY order Of the meeting,
DE WITT CLINTON,
Chairman.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-05
From the Public AdUcrtiscr.
MY OPINIONS.

Our differences with Great Britain may
be summed up in a few words. The Bril-
t,sh nation always tenacious of their own o.
piniOns, no matter how absurd, keep sire
nuously to the doctrine OF non-expatriation,
rs respects other nations, but claim the
right OF taking the citizens or subjects of
other nations on board their fleets, and af-
ter service of only tzUo years, extend to
them the rights Of British subjects Our
government admits repatriation. The ma
turaliZation law is engrafted in the consti-
tuition. Our independence as a nation, has
been acknowledged by every civilized pow
er in Europe, and in Particular manner
by the British government. The treaty of
peace, in 1888, left us free to make such
laws as were compatible with the public
good. But treaties are considered mere
matters of erhedicncy when they come in
conflict with British views. They contend
for the principal of non-expatration, and
America for the naturalization law. Here,
and on this grand point the two nations are
at issue. We say, on this great point-for
it is possible all minor questions may be "a
micably adjusted by negotiation. The af-
fair OF the Chesapeake, it is said, is alrea-
dy disavowed as the act of the British 90
veTnment, and if they are sincere, they
Will make reparatiOn, as far as the nature
of the case will admit but unfortunately
they cannot restore to life cur murdered
citizens, or wipe off the stain of their in
nocent blood, which adds another crime to
the black catalogue ofthat nation. Having
shewn the grand point of controversy, and
point which we cannot, nor ought not to
surrendcr---iet us next take a view how
far we have right on our side.
he A.
all decide in our favor and fully admit the
right OF expatriation. Even the British ma
ton have admitted the practice for upwards
OF twenty years, with few solitary excep-
tons But now that the unjust policy has
brought that devoted country to the verge
OF dissoluiion---She proclaims to the world
her determination to enforce the 1ieht Of
boarding our vessels---to search for and
take out naturalised citizens of every des-
cription. No matter ifthey leave our ships
Heating on the ocean, without a man to pull
a rope. We are now to negotiate on this
subject a Ia Cohenhogen, with Mr.. Rose.
Should we not be on cur guard, and pre-.
pare for the worst Did not this same ma
ton negotiate with tie Danes with strong
naval force in the waters? We all know
the result, and how deep that nation has
sunk into political infamy by the single
transaction Of treachery and deception
Why have they 50 many ships on the Anne
rican station with several vessels Of war in
all their American possession Why have
they endeavored to let loose the savage ma
tons upon us? Those things seem prepare
tory 70 the second act Of the British tragedy
las performed in the Baltic. These facts
combined induce a belief that the negocia-
tion Of Rose will end in an open rupture be-
tween us and G. Britain Let us then rally
round our government and the constituted
authorities of our country.
a WATCHMAN.
a.
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THURSDAY, January %.

The House met.
Mr.. Southland. The melancholy duty de-
wolves upon me to announce to the House
the death of my colleague, Mr. ERR
DARBY, late member of this House, from
New Jersey.
On motion of Mr.. Holmes,
Resolved undnimoftaiU, That n commit
tee be appointed to take order for superin-
tending the funeral of Ezra Darby, Esq
late Representative from the state of New
Jersey.
Messrs. Southland, Masters, Porter.
Helms, Newbold, and Lambert form the
committee.
On motion of Mr.. Blount,
RESOLVED ananimousfy, That the mem
Lers of this House will testify their respect
for the memory of Ezra Darby, ESQ late a
member of their body, by wearing Grape ON
their LEFT arm Tor one month.
On motion of Mr. Holmes,
ResotUcd ANONYMOUSLY, That the mem
bers of This House will attend the funeral of
Ezra Darby, Esq. on tomorrow at IL o.
clock.
On motion of Mr.. Nicholas,
ResoipeG unanimously, That 4 message
be sent to the Senate to notify them of the
death of Ezra Darby, Esq. late a member
OF this House, and that his funeral will take
place Tomorrow at ~ o'clock
Mr. Helms In order to give time 60
make preparations for the last Offices to
our friend, move that the House now adj
tourn Agreed, nem.i icon. and the House adj
Jolrned at about half past II O'Clock.
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which ~as an explicit declaration that he
believed him to- be innocent, and to deserve
well of his country.
Was any information ever lodged against
him with 6fr. JcGer~on
1t is believed there gvas nor.
What is BiikinSon in politics9
He is thought to be Republican no7v ;
but during the administration of Washing
ton and that of Adams was Svarm Fede-
raLisf.--1 True .9nerfcan.
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NORFOLK, Jan. so.

The sloop Diana, Capt Newman, be-
longing to Alexandria, oil her homewartl
passage from the HAVANA to Alexandria,
with cargo of Sugar and Molasses, was on
Sunday night last cast away on Cape Hen
~, where the vessel and cargo were to-
tally lost, and every person on board PEE
rished except Mr. Patten, the owner, who
is now in this Town
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-05
JAMES TOWNSEND, Secretary.
from tie Petersburg hteUgeueer

That General Wilkinson has received
money from some agent Of the Spanish go
vernment, we believe he does not DENY ;
hut he declares it to have been the proceeds
of commercial speculation and not a dou.
ceur to withdraw him from his allegiance.
IN support Of this assertion, several pieces
have already appeared in the public pa
pers and Of course the affair is now at is.
sue between the statements made by the
Generals friends and that laid before Cen
grcss by Mr.. Clafk.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING.

At a general and full meeting of the Re-
publicans of the city of New-York, regular
" convened b. public notice, at MARKINGS
long room, on Monday evening, January Is,
1903.
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100 Heres of Land,

Conveyed to us in trust by the deed afore said
situate, lying and being IN the county Of Htnrieo
en- The north branch Of the Bru, k whereon the
sad Alien now resides. The trustees win ceu.
vey the land agreeab 10 the deed executed 10
them. which will be exhibited on The day ofsaic.
PETER WILKINSON, ; Trus-
w. PATMON, S,ses.
February 9, 1908. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-05

I Do hereby fcTewan al persons from taking
up negro man nancd Natban, my properly
and IN my possession and conveying 10 John Nor.
gan Of The county Of Buckingham, or con6ning
The aid negro in any way for The said Morgan
at their peril. Which negro the aid Morgan adj
yeiiised on TIE 9th inst. a. having runaway from
John Fairs Of New Kent eoHnty Which negro
the said Morgaa sia.ed was valuable consider.
alton paid for The valuable consideration said
20 have been paid for the negro is not one forrth
part Of he purchase money 1.-THE aid Morgan
viii come forward and scttleup the accounts star
ding be'ween him and myself snd pay ihc balance
Of he money due me will comply With the con-
'rsd between hini and myself
Sylganls FSds,
January 90. 1908, ii
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FOR RENT.

u Y virtue Of deed IN iTOsI executed By Ipis
40 Alien and frances his wife, bearieg date
he SCth DAY IF November, 1907. 10 Peter WI
l'inson and Watson patmop, 20 secure the pay
ment Of che sum of 92E los I'd 1-2 with interest
from the date Of said deed, due George Mann,
together with all legal costs and charges neces-
sarily incurred 10y carrying the said deed into eff
fed vii be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday
the I'D Gay of he present month. (feb } al pub
ic auoinn. Cor readv rnnnc.
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PETERsBURG. April %.

In all societies there are men aCtuated, Ell
Their by malice or envy, to blast the fair fame
of those, eminent for their talents or virtues
Impressions and reports unfaVorable to the
character of the late John ID. Burk have
gone abroad with great facility. Where, &
in whom, these reports originated, i am un-
able to say But / conceive it my bounden
duty to lay before the public every circrm
stance relating to the late unfortunate due
" Saturday. .4hri9.
" Mr.. Burk dining at public tavern,
with his friends around him, expressed his
sentiments with regard to the French go
vernment in the following manner
What will the cavaliers against the adj
minstration now say What will they say
to the letter of Mr. Armstrong, in answer to
the arrogant note of Mr.. Champaign | am
in hopes, when they read the honest, manly
and Luminous remarks of an American citi-
zen, in refutation of the pretensions of the
French rasCals, they will have honesty and
modesty enough to withdraw their accusati-
ons and be silent. For the French are all a
pack Of rascals.
"Mr Coguebert. Did you mean to apply
those observations TO me
" Mr.. Burk. Sir, do not know whoyou
are-what you are. ] did not know there
was such being in existence. Who are
you, sir! What are your do not so mach
as know your country, or even your name.
Mr.. G. ask, If you mean to Insult ms, sir ?
Mr.. b. Seeing, sir, that you have no
right to intrudc upon my concerns or con-
versation, you must even take it as you please.
" Mr.. {. Very well, sir.
The observations Of Mr.. G. were utter
cd at the public table in tone OF defiance,
which preoluded any thing like gehlemanly
or manly explanations"
Sunday morning Mr.. Burk received the
following note
SIR,
=" Inave been 50 long in the place chat you
could not help knowing that ! ain a French
The foregoing account was given by Mr.
Btuls himself to his friend, that IN ,se tie in-
tervew proved fatal to hin, he should enclose
it TO me, with Che correspondence.
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NEW YORK. April %.

Yesterday the merchants and several other
gentlemen of this city, complimented MIR.
Gardiner with public dinner, in consider
alton ofhis late patriotic conduct in congress,
and particularly for his eminent eXertions to
procure suitable Notifications of this port and
harbor
At s O'Clock, upwards of one hundred gen
slemen sat down to an uncommonly elegant
entertainments, at the Mechanic Hall; ac-
companied by very elegant band Of music.
Cornelius Ray, Esq. President of the branch
Bank Of the u. States and of the Chamber of
Commerce presided. Among the guests
were the Hon Mr.. Morris, the Hon. Mr..
King, and the Hon. Mr.. Mason and the
Hon. Mr. Otis, of Boston. After dinner,
the following Toasts were drank
/. The United States Of America--yet free
and Independent.
IaH Columbia.
2. The President ofthe u. States---the full
and responsible exercise Of his constitution
al prerogativcs, but no more.
8. The Senate and House of Representa-
tivcs-cmancipated from the controul OF an
" unseen hand"
d. Washington's last caution" No Excess
sive partialities for one foreign nation no
excessive dislikes of another"
Washingfon's March
s. The Port and Harbour Of New ork-
may our rulers never forget that protection
and allegiance are reciprocal
.Ne7D- York March.
g. Agriculture--pcor crops and good
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man. sat so nearly opposite to youa Din
ner, thatyou could not avoid soeisS -
What you said, could not fab 70 h;Srttsy ~el-
ingS, do not pretc8d to contrc;il t,ls conve,--
sation OF any man, in rs mueh Us il Uuesnot
relate to me but l c&nnoc overlook what is
said IN my very face, lei i be said directly or.
indirectly
eff (aliuding to politicsl you didnot mean
to insult me, and had Rot observed, that a
words, suppose youshauc 10 objection 20
ease those fceiiags by an. acknowledgements
OF tin as formal rnannsr as thai take to
address YOU. sF. COOt}I,1rRJ,
!" Saturday, 9lh April"
the foregoing note, Mr.. Richard n.
ihwcatt, the friend Of Mr.. Burk, delivered
the answer as follows:
SIR,
My friend, Mr.. Thweatt, who was
privy to the conversation you co:np.ain Of,
WIN arrange with Your friend any thing ne
cessary to discussion, or o;.,tle, lift sllaib
so determined on. hope YOU viii excuse
she inaccuTacy OF not replying to your .n.ire
note by written answer. j. D. BURk.
g sunday Morning, April TO-
Mr.. CoorEDERT." -
After the preceding notes passed, no far
ther communication took place between tue
parties (as understand) except Mr. Thwcatc
beng called upon 20 name the time * place
for battle.
The fatal event of which is known to tie
world.
The situatian in which stand. relative
to the deceased, viii plead my apology to
the pubic, tor publishing The Cause, which
ied to the late unhappy catastrophe. toge-
ther with the consideration of preventing
misrepresentation.
2 CURTIS
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VEST LxI2EE,S.
GnExADA, March so.

GEENADA, March So
The governor has received, from the 20
vernon OF Trinidad, the news Of a dreadful
misfortune which has happenecs TO the town
of Port of Supplementary the whole of which,
was consaIuedby fire on Tha.sday- the a4sh
inst. 1t is calculated that the loss amct,.its
toa million sterling at least. He unfortunate
are in the utmost distress, threat
ened with famine. Provisions and lumber
they want mos. The governor exhorts the
inhsotaiits oil the town of St. George 10 re-
collect that twice have tltey suffered "a sinai
lar tate, even last year their town Yves saved
by the exertions of the garrison fron, the
most imminent danger. 4 law exists against
wooden buildings and roofs--yet neither ca
iamity experienced, nor the force Of law can
prevall!-it the same misfortune should a.
gain come upon them, it win DC their own
fault, they must not accuse Providence, but
their own neglect and apathy
Grenada 29th March, 1908.
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No. q.

E.rtract Of a letter from Nfessrs. Monroe
and Pinkney, dated London, august 81,
1906, TO the secretary Of state.
SIR,
We have the pleasure to transmit you
a copy of note from Mr.. Fox of yesterday,
which announces the appointment Of lords
Holland and Auckland to meet US on the sub
Jects which are embraced by our joint COM
mission. We flatter ourselves that we shall
enter on this business in the course of a few
days, and that we shall be able in short
time afterwards to speak with some conf
dence of the result. We add with pleasure,
that we see no reason, at tins time, TO think
thesprospeCt less favorable to a satisfactory
one, than we have heretofore presumed it to
be. Aware of the considerations which urge
dispatch, we have been and shall continue to
be attentive to that object, though it is far
from being in our power to promise any thing
explicit on that point.
MIR. Secretary Fox, presents his compli
ments to Mr.. Monroe and Mr.. Pinkney, and
he has the honor to inform them, that his
majesty has been graciously pleased, (Mr.
Fox not being yet sufficiently recovered to
attend to business OF such magnitude, to APP
point lord Holland and lord Auckland to en-
ter with Mr.. Monroe and Mr.. Pinkney upon
TIC uisCuSSion Oh all IhaIlefS now depending
between his Majesty's government and the
government of the United States
Mr.. Fox feels it his duty, in expressing his
regret at being unable, at the present mo-
ment, to undertake this important business
himself, to observe, that his majesty in this
appointment of commissioners, has given
fresh proof of his most anxious and constant
desire to bring to speedy termination all
discussions between the two countries, and to
form such arrangements as may tend to rem
der perpetual system of mutual friendship
and cordiality SO conducive to the honor & in
terests Of both.
Mr. Fox begs Mr.. Monroe and Mr.. Pink
ney will accept the assurances of his high
consideration.
Downing Street, M
gust 20, 1906.
(Io be Continued. }
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market are better than good crops and no
market.
March
z. Commentaries It's "onbarras-
sed by too much regulation"
Dirge.
s. Neutral Rights-may they be well un-
derstood and proudly maintained
9. Freedom of pebatc-it is essential to
the pres of liberty.
Three Cheers.
TO- darkness and My ste,y''-Mav they
cease to over-shadow Congress and the
Nation"
NE4rch
IL. The memory of Washington--th
pure patriot; the practical statesman no
dreaming theorist no visionary philoso.
pher.
Solemn HEusic.
-. The memoryof Alexander Hamilton
the pride of his country: the crisis which
his prophetic spirit foresaw, has arrived
lie rs no more.
Hamiiton's Fmneral D:rge.
Is Timothy PickeringZ-the modern Gin
cinnatus; he would have eqtalled the best
of the Romans in the best days of Rome.
YaxHee Doodle.
H. John Quincy Adams-He has g burst o.
pen the doors OF honor and confidcnce'-
How? He's ave a kisSfnee M
Is. The People-Mayt they seek informa-
ton for themselves, when they find the Rep
resentatives disposed to legislate without
knowing why or wherefore. Nfa,.ch
16. lndepeadence--lti is essential to it, that
we should have 1.-The right to levy war, con-
Guide peace, and contract alliances" for our
selves, subject neither to the coutroul nor
the dictation of any foreign power.
IL. Blocks and Chains, Torpedoes and
Proclamations-No defence for the Port and
Harbour of NewYork. March
BIZ mr.. GARDINER
The City of New-York. without com
MERGE it could not have existed-Without
Commerce it must perish-May the Ciri-
zens be true to themselves.
liter Mr.. Gardiner had retired
The Hon Barent Garlinier-Ihe bold &
eloquent defender of the rights OF the people
Nine Cheers.
The Hon. Samuel White" A name with
out fear and without reprooch."
Three Cheers
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Mr., KINC.-The Liberty of Speech
With it Congress is the Bulwark of Freedom,
without it the Monument of Slavery
BY Mr.. G.. MoRRIs.--May our Rulers in
verting their course, defend their measures
by Argument, their Country by Arms.
BY JUDGE BENsoN.-The Embargo Law
or, the President and Congress an Inquest
finding the Merchant ron comttoa to calcU-
late his own Risks.
His EXcellency James Bowdoin, late minis
ter at the court Of his Catholic majesty, and
envoy extraordinary at Paris, bis lady and
niece, Miss Sarah B. Winthrof and George
Sullivan, Esq. private secretary to Mr.. Bow
dom, have arrived at Boston in the ship Sally
from Liverpool.
the Federalists of the city of II. York,
wishing to avail themselves of the Temporal
ny popularity acquired by Mr.. GARDENER du-
ring his last campaign in Washington, has
laid aside their old standing candidate Rufus
King and put him into his place. Their
ticket is for Barent GARDENER and William
I, eederson-The republicans have run their
p. .sent representative Gurdon s. Mumford
with VIM. Deming-Behold the result =
April 80.
We are unable to give a statement ofthe num-
Der of votes given for each candidate in the diff
ferent wards At the election which has Just termi-
mated The following is said to be the aggregate
result
Esoe,oJ d[1;o.;,,e,
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Republicah Majority 1,l73

We learn that orders have been issued to
liberate all American vessels carried INTO the
ports of France and her allies, eacehting
such as had taken our licences from Great
Britain. .....4urora.