Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-24
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TUESDAY, MAY "a, 1903.

manufactures must be the buirUark of
American indepenGence, it is hoped
that every circumstance which may be
conducive 10 the promotion OF this OBJ
ject viii be considered as worthy of
the attention OF the people. One of
the most important o. these is the i'm
provement OF tue breed of SHEEP, and
the increase of the quantity OF wool in
the country, the whole OF which ought
TO be employed III making cloth which,
with industry, may soon be brought to
be az usef;.. rs the fr-famed broad
cloths Of England. fIhe General AS
seIn5ly of New Yotik have set AZ ex-
ccilent example 10 Ill the other states,
b. the measures they have taken rela-
tive 10 this subject; and, in Virg;n;a,
tho the p0serty Of the Treasury may
prevent the manufacturer from receiv-
ing legislative aid, much has already
been done by the zeal ofpublic- spirited
individuals. The scene exhibited at the
ARLINGTON sheep shcaring and the for
nation Of the PETERSBURG AssocfA-
TIox are iilustrious proofs oftliis.
We hope the spirit now kindled viii
not cease to operate more and more;
aad that many such iaudable institute
ons will soon be established and carri-
ed into complete effect.
But query igdioidlalsh as far as
depends on himsey, contribute to the
success of the good cause. For this
purpose we will take tie liberty of re-
commenting TO the citizens universal
iy the propriety OF sparing the lives of
these valuable animals, the sheep
by ab@saining altogether from the use
OF their flesh, for they would adopt the
most etiectual means Of securing sufIi-
Gent supply of rvooI. Neither would
there BE much inconvenience in self
denial to this extent, there being so
great al abundance OF other excellent
meats to be had. This hint is suggest
ed from a sincere desire OF advancing
the public welfare, and, as spriuging
from shat motive, we Gast will not be
negecttd.
Brig St. NIichalcs, dispatched By
Governnent to France ana England,
Gays the baltimore Federal Gazette
OF vuesday) discharged the pilot the 9TH
inst. Mr. Pniviance fwhose family is
with HIM is the messenger for En-
gland, Mr. Baker for France. A.
mongst the passengers were, Mr. VIM.
sialtoastali, of New York, and Mr. II.
Peale, cf Itlilacelphia.
delegates chosen 10 serve in the rcrt &c.
'crei .4sseA5ty u Yirginia
GpREEs2IsR, Dennis 1lcLaAg,ihin and
Wm. Horrosv, EsqrS.
The New York Public Advertiser
says We congratulate our republic
can friends throughout the state. Re-
publicanism is once more victorious.
New York, we are persuaded, will
deserve well OF our friends in the coun-
try. Our majority has exceeded our
most sanguine expectations and we
will say, without any design to hatter,
that throughout the state, all circum-
stances Considered, eur friends are
entitled 10 their full share of praise.
Our fears were alarmed FOR the
country'-Those apprehensions were
excited iro.h q two .old consideration.
The FIRST arose from the possible inau-
ence OF print in this city, called the
American Citizen. This press has
disseminated The most virulcnt poi
son; il has insidiousiy and most wan
tonly attacked our excellent admins
tration. This Illuminating instrument
of in'quiiy has endeavored to sap the
highly meritcd fame Of our illustrious
Jefferson. You were told in daring
language, and with eGrontery and
shameless impuderce, truly character
istic OF its editor, that our government
Yves acting under the hard hand OF
foreign tyr.c,t-that the Embargo was
laid at the ins5igation aud fat OF Boz
naparte, with view 10 rain England
--.ihat our republican majority in our
grand national Legislature were tongue
tied and hand-tied charging the exc
cutive wild. undue influence. Such
were the sentiments Of this imperious,
d3gmatical and arlful calumniator oil
one Of the wisest, most prudent, and
best administrations ever exemplhed
since the memory Of men.