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To be continued. J
DANvILLE, VI December a6.
THE CANADIANS.

We have delayed to publish our informal
ton res pccting the feelings of the Canadi
ans on the question of war between the u.
Stats, snd Britain, lest we should seem to
favor an immediate rupture. We cannot
for such consideration preserve longer ST.
lence, since we draw our information, not
from a few individuals, but from the con-
currencc of all respectable characters who
are frequently visiting this place from Low
er Canada. We can state with coniience
that, except their newspapers, which arc
published under the eye of the provincial
government, and which TEEN with hostility
against the u States, Cor the double purpose
of binding the Canadians and meriting the
favor of his majesty, George The third on
the question Of war, there is IA unanimIty a.
mong the Canadians against Britain as great
as that among the people of the u Stl'es
at the commencement of the revolution,
The Canadians feel pride-in the Ameri-
can name, and are waiting the favorable
crisis for exchanging the appellation Sub
jects-a softer name Of scrvitudc which they
brook ignantly-for that OF lndchendrnt
Ereen,en, an honor to which they are not
insensible.
We predict on sources of information to
be relied on, AMI we call on cur readers 10.
remember in the event of war, which may
God avert, that the conquest of Canada will
be the fruit of Aer own efnrts and win not
require the aid Of a single man or cent on
the part of the United States
The Canadians already cease to regard
with confidence the illusions of their ga
zettes on the approaching rupture. The
jails are filed and running over with sub
Jects arrested for disafFe rtion to orders for
arraying them in warlike posture against
America, and republican papers circulated
10 great extent in both provinces.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29

lat a law putting n stop IN commerce is not
NECESSARY and proper" to carry into execute
IN 4 power "to regulate Commerce with To-
reign nations" that therefore the ACT OF Con-
rreSs and ihe pr, sident's Instructions, are
merely pieces OF waste paper, ONO farce or va
.idity, and your revenue anil naval o'siccrs may
&c ruined by suits for damages. Thc judges
ould justify themselves IN such a case Just rs
plausibly as many case wherein they have here
toforc dcclar void. the acts of Congress, OF
'rde9s of the President
In England, the acts of Parliament bind the
king. He cannot dispense with them. Con-
lscquenuy they bind his advisers, the Judges of
the several conrts. The power of Congress
differs from the parliament in this, that they
cannot change the constitution vthou, tl,c cons
| sent %! the state legislatures. But the mutual
relation and difference of powers, between
Congress and the federal Judge, is the same rs
between the parliament and thcEnglish Judges
| Although the powers Of the legislature is here
more restricted vet that of the judiciar,- IS not
therefore enlarged. What is taken rrrm The le-
gislature IS therefore added to the Judiciary.
Do the English judges exercise the power oi
controhhg parliament, ai;d declaring void its
acts Far from it. Blackstone SAYS, &c that
were to set the Judicial power above the lie.
"gisla,ure, vsiich srouk! be Su5vsrsivc IF all 20
veyRt1ssn.." We have here seen the trial made
of setting the Judiciary above the legislature,
and find that the conjecture made by Black.
stone was right.
II L. =
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y ans were approved of, and the duty fiXeG
at six per cent. ut which RATE IL still sub
sists ; AMI this is the duty exacted On eve
~ thing imported from amy ct the Ameri
caA settlements on the OHIO or II .sSissippi
for sale in New Orleans. This duty is far
from being burthensome to tue I'm porter,
on account ct the low rate of estimation,
and the facility with which various means
a considerable part of il is always avoided.
Flour is valued ut but four dollars barrel I;
first quality tobacco three dollars per cwt
other quality, two dollars whiskey, thirty
seven and half cents per gallon, and salt
provisions, and all other articles at a rea-
sonable rate, rs may be seen in the tariff
which accompanies this, according to which
the duties are calculated, and which natu-
rallv fall on the consumer BY degrees
the importation of -four from the Ohio has
almost put a final stop to any from the At
lantic states, and we shortly expect that
such quantities will be manufactured in the
western country, as to permit the merchant
of Orleans to enter into competition with
those of the middle states at foreign mar
kets. The quantity of different producti-
ons imported from the Ohio, since the open
ing of that trade, has varied considerably
from year to year. In the beginning, to-
bacco was the pr cipal export from Ken.
lucky, and at one period from 1900 to 1000
hhds, came down the Mississippi annually
for or 4 years they at the same time ex-
ported great quantity of butter, lard and
salt provisions. Within the last three
wears, the expectation of tobacco has con-
siderably diminished, and flour seems to
take its pi8ce. Hemp has kcwise been
imported from thence in considerable guam
titles; was formerly shipped from hence
TO the Atlantic states bu. what now comes
is manufactured here Cordage is likewise
imported from Kentucky, where some rope
walks are set-up; ana in future il is 10 be
presumed, that little or no hemp will bc
exported from New Orleans for the en-
couragement of the mandatory here, that
article is exempt from duty on importa-
.. tion. In the year 1892, the king ceased
purchasing the usual quantities OF tobacco
IN louisiana, VIII ch was formerly 1900, 900
lbs. on account of some frauds in packing,
and the general bad quality of the tobacco !;
as the planters, sure of having theirs re
ceived by the inspectors, on giving a small
gra.uity, made generally three cuttings,
and put up every thing that ever looked
like tobacco. This punishment was sensi-
bly, feat, rs a great price WAS given for it
(say 9 1-2 ;ir4i per cwt.) This culture cea-
sed Immediately on the eastern side of the
Mississippi, on this event taking place
The people of Natchez turned their atten-
ton to indigo, which they raised with sue
cess but changed this branch, fer that OF
Cotton which now forms the staple article
of their growth, and bids far to be an OBJ
ject Of the greatest Importance the crop
of last wear, from that district, is supposed
to exceed 5O00ba of $50 lbs. each, and
the average price has been 30 cents per
pound. ITO be Confirm d.
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NEW YORK. Jan. 18.


Capt. Rose, OF the brig Swift, from Cadiz.
informs us that the Court of Madrid have
decreed that the Cause of Portugal shall;
not be acknowledged on the continent
that the arms Of the Portuguese ambassa
dor had been taken down at Madrid, an
tht the Portuguese Consul at Cadiz had
sailed for Lis5on--that n war was expected
TO take place between Spain and Portugal,
and that the Prince of Asturias was going
totake the command Ofthe combined French
and Spanish armies, the latter of which was
assembling on the borders Of Portugal. The
Governor General of Cadiz, had gone to
Seville, to take command of the army Of
Antlalusia, ana French army of 40 600
mon, under the command Of General Irnot.
was within - miles of Madrid, on their way
TO Gibraltar, which place was besieeed bv
1000 Spanish troops, commanded by Gen
Casino.
Captain Allen, who arrived at this mort
Yesterday from Martinique, informs that an
Embargo was laid on all vessels IN that a.. r.
on the 18th Dec. which continued until the
18th, in con eqn nee 90 2 French frieates
arriving at Fort-Royal from France, with
500 troops, which they landed and sailed a.
gain on the oath.
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WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. %.
-CASN on IOIIN sN1Ir1

OAOG OF JOHN SAIIH.
On the Goth inst Mr.. Tifin, a Senator
from the state of Ohio, was examined in
his seat.
The Senate then took up the report of
the select committee, as given in our last.
and adopted the same-Ycas 2S-Nays .
by which Mr.. Smith is allowed till the Isl
day of March to produce testimony.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Pope. for
summoning Elias Glover and WIN. McFar.
lane, was disagreed to-Yeas MAYS 90
The motion made by Mr.. ADAMS, some
days since, to appoint COMMITTEE to enquire
into the eXpediency Of fixing the duration
Of the Embaigo, was yesterday taken up
in the Senate, and ncgatived.
The MILITARY COURT or ENQUIRY
in the case Of general Wiki met ON
Wednesday, the 2Otn inst. and adjourned
till the 18th inst. without transacting any
business.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29

Thus the matter stands. John Q. Adams
twas with US and vo.ed . :"
At meeting of a number of members Of the
Legislature of Virginia, at;the capitol in
the city OF Richmond, on the 2lst day OF
January 1908, for the purpose of 6xinp
upon III ch iracter to be supported as
President of the United STATES at the
next election; and also for selecting fit
characters to be vote for as e ectors for
the choice oftbat officer, on the frs. Mon
day in November next:
Gen. John p. Hungerfoi d was appointed
Chairman, and Theodosus HaDsford, Sc
cretary.
On motion,
Resolved that James Monroe Of Virginia.
be supported for the office of President of
the United States for the term of four
years commencing on the fourth OF March
1909.
The names of those who voted in favor
ottne resolution are rs f. lows
Thomas NJ. payiy, William Daniel Hou-
der Hudgins, Robert G. Robb, R'd. Braose,
Philip Doddridge, John Jpynes, John Read,
Jacob Kinney, Andrew Anderson, Aaron
Faris, James Breckenridge, Andrew Lew.
is, Moses Congleton, George Miller, Be-
very Z. Stanard, Blake Is Wondson,
George F. STROLLER, Charles X. Mallory,
Samuel Watts, Taiaferro Hunter, Henry
~. George Tucker, Richard Jones, Lnah
Minis, William Morrow, John Gu, n nahan,
Elias Lowther, John Prunty, Robert
Greenhow, VIM. Ligh foot, William Hooe,
Junr. Alexander s. Hooc, Stephen G r s..
eel, William holland, Perrin Smith, Peter
Bailey, John Henderson. John ID. Watkins,
James w. Mufdaugh, Litie,on Upshur,
James Jones, Peter Hull, iunr. Isaac Hen
kle, Rawleieh White, William Archer,
Nicholas Gibson, Vincent Rcdman, James
rrisvant, Hugh Morrow, John Jarro,t,
VIM. Garrow, John Jones, Stephen Bailv,
Ihom7s Tavener, Jacob Berson. William
Tazewell, and James Sempie 81.
And the names Of those who voted a.
gainst the resolution are as follows:
Thomas Naclin, John Pcgram, Peter
Carr, Joseph Goodwyn, Robert Pegrarn,
JOHN Blair, Joshua &. Lundy, B,nian in
Jones, John lessee, and Archibald Ruther-
ford 49,
The meeting then adjourned till to-mor.
row evening six O'clock.
JOHN HUNGERFORD, Chairman.
Attest,
TIIEO HANSFORD, Sec'ry.
FRIDAV EvENINc, JAN. DC, 1903.
The members again assembled AZ the
Capito,pursuant to the Adjournment last
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29
A vIRGINIAN
FOR The ARGUS.

MUCH having been said and written by
the friends 1T John Randolph, respecting
Gen. Wilkinson, and Mr.. Randolph having
INDUCED himself on the floor OF congress,
with many insinuatious respecting the ge-
neral--as a court Of enquiry is now sitting
atthe instance Of that veteran oficer, TO in
vestigate the charges against him, II might
have been presumed Mr. X. and his few yea
Ions friends, would have had delicacy enough
20 have observed silence, during the pending
investigation before the court Of enquiry, &
not attempt IN control public opinion Vi
rrlcnt Recommendations ungroundcd asa cti-
ons: Pvt J trust something more than the
ncrcDdeclarations Of Randoibhifes, Bur-
rifes and Fcderaiisfq viii be REQUIRED before
the reputation Of that meritoriols officer
can be injured iH the opinion Of the reaect-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29
10 9Hx EDIroR OF 9HE 4RoUs.

= IL EO41OH OF FHE 4ECUS.
HE DIVISION of the republican party in
his state cn the interesting subject of The
presidential election, /, eiousIy 10 be re
GREETED; but, when the iranscendant me.
us OF both he Candidates are considered,
Il IS not wonderful hat the friends Of each
should be warm in his support. IL is o
greai consolation to reflect thai the divisi.
on IS rot one arising from a change Of prin.
eipie IN any portion nf the party; and that
The all important cause of republlcanism
canno be injured by the success Of either.
The advocates Of the election of these two
great and gfod men. who are Justly the
boast of Virginia have now taken decisive.
ly their different sides. Their respect
we tickets OF electors will be presented to
the people and a fortuna circumstance
u IS, that under The system Of voting by .
General ticket, the voice OF he majority OF
,inzens throughout the state will decide
n favor 81 the whole twenty. four electors
proposed by one or The other; so that Vir-
ginia ~ill not, at Any rate, be deprived ol
her full weight IN the election.
A VlRGlNIAN.
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ing part os the crTsi-- nifty. Much has bern
said of the celebrated trial OF Burr--but |
have ever viewed X more a trial of the adj
aud Gen. Wilkinson, than of
Aaron Burr. Did NOT Wilkinson's conduct
then undergo the strictest investigation !
will undertake to say no man ever went
through more severe ordeal. Were not
witnesses bro't against him from the north
and from the south, from the east and from
the west, and even from the Spanish domi-
Mons? Yet have not seen one atom of any
thing like evidence against him. But it is
said the delegate from Orleans Daniel
Clark can give damning testimony against
him. Are there not circumstances attend
ing the communications of that man, which
renders them more than ambiguous! Have
we any confidence in our President and Sc
cretary of State confess have the most
unlimited. Can it then be supposed those
men would turn deaf ear to communica-
tions of such importance to our government
Away with such AN idea cannot support
it for moment.
But are there no other circumstances at
tending this business, which ought to cause
MS to pause and reflect /? PRAY, who is Da-
MEL Clark True he is an adopted citizen
but 1t is equally true, he is y suspected cha
raCter. Has he not been openly charged in
the public newspapers of a connection with
Burr and his associates? He has--nor has
the charge ever been disproved--hence all
his malignity towards Governor Claiborne
and General Wilkinson. But it has been
said that Gen. Washington had suspicious
Of Gen. Wilkinson. If facts are stronger
evidence than assertions, / trust / car
| prove most incontrovertibly, that Wilkn.
son possessed the confidence Of Washingtcn.
When the massacre touk place on the ever
memorable 4th November, (the day of St.
Glars defeat) Gen. Wilkinson was then IA
merchant in Kentucky, private, and was
called by Washington Chen Presidency To
the second in command in that army, over
great many old and very mertorious Of
iicers ofhigh rank, then in the army; which
ne held AT the close of Washington's admi-
nistration.
Abou, that time gen. Wayne Commander
IN chief died, and gen. Wilkinson was ap.
pointed commandment chiefly John Adams
and 1T is well known that Mr.. Adams al
ways consulted Gen. Washington about all
military appointments he made, and more
especially of that grade Does this argu e
want of confidence in Wilkinson by Wash
ineton? trust not--hut the very reverse
do believe that Gen. Wilkinson is innocent
OF the charges exhibited against hir-that
ne has rendered great and important ser
vices to his country. and that he is we'll cal
culated TO lead our army Co cOnquest-there-
tore, trust that the decision of the court of
enquiry Will be. such, as to do honor to that
oihcer, and remove ali suspicious from the
bosom OF every virtu-u us American
A SOLDIER OF 70.
January 18th, 1903.
ETtrdct eta letter fran 1Ncnter of Con-
gres&, 10 fhe Edifor, dated HashinSton,
January oath, 1903.
Agreeable to netice, grand Caucus
was held last night in the senate chamber
i.rle &c
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THEo. HANsFoRD, sec'ry.

MONDAY EVENING, Jan. IS 1903.
The members again assembled at the ca
pitol pursuant to Adjournment, and procee-
ded to the appointment Of committees in
the several counties Of this state to promo.e
the success Of the ticket as follows
In Hibemaric Col James Lewis, Geor -
Divers. Reuben Lindsay, William Woo IS.
senr aud James Harris.
In Emrt,n. DR.. Charles Cooke, Samuel
Ford, John Lain, Dr. Daniel IIardaway,
and Chamberlain Jones
IN .4Hg0sfa Chesley Kinney, James Cock
ram David Perry, Henry J. Peyton and
Micajah Coalter.
IN Bah. Benjamin Thompson, William
Dean, Adam Dickinson, John Berry and
Andrew ). Warwick.
IN BerkefeY. David Hunter. William Sum
merville, Joseph Baldwin,, Joel Ward and
John Chenowith.
In Brook.. Col James Marshall, Col. Joha
Cornell, Col. James Perry, John Nicer.
mick and Nathaniel Coleman.
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FRIDAr EvENINc, JAN. Dc, 1903.
The members again assembled AZ the
|aPIt"l,pursuant 70 the adjournment last
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29

Thus the matter stands. John O. Adams
was with US and vo;ed :"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-29
January 18th, 1903.

ETsract eta letter fran a bfenee,. of Con-
gross, 10 the Edifor, dated FashinSton,
JGpndry gath, 1903.
"Agreeabie to netice, grand Caucus
was held last night in the senate chamber
upwards OF 90 republican membess were
present-s9 only vo,ed-on the first ballot
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-12

Tar. Fish Oil and. Molasses, &c.
He assures the public That 20 person
shall underssll him, and that no pains
shall be spared to oblige customers. Sd.
q Mdrfins6nyg Nay IS, 1908. '>o -.
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Hone made L,i,,e'as and I
mild Bars. So

,YrSHE sObscfibei inform their ffiends
6 nc public, thatthey have recently
r.ceiyed I large quantity of Homemade
i. insns md Twilid Bags, also y large
,,linply &c Incidence and Paints, Of the
best Quality; Physicians and Others may
dspesd 81 being supplied BY Wholesale
and retail Il the Phiiade iphia and Balsi-
more prices. They have also on
hand Flax.Seed on, Paint Brushes,
Mail, 81 IN sizes, well seasoned Pine,
Poplar and Walnut Plank, Bar Iron,
Crowley end Blister'd Steel, Bacon md
Fish, strong new Road Wagon,
Prime Soal and Upper Leather, Nice
Boot Legs, Fair.tops and Call. Skins,
Homemads Shoe Thread. u few nice
Hose Nests, ii less than half the usual
prices. Together with Utmost ever,
other article that this country and neigh.
bodrhood reaaires is our line of bnsiness,
:. JAMES 81 JOHN LANE. !,
Z P.S They pay ID cash, the highest
prices for Hidss and Skins, clean Linen
and Cotton Rags. ,ls..-ss. s., -
Shetherd'..7sUa, 7uly %, 1903. i,
- 49, -
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TSHE public are respectfully inform.
ed, thatfhe subscriber haslateiy pur.
chased the Mills formerly owned 81
Major Andrew y aggenkr, and last ID
the occupancy of Cephas BealL, which,
in ashort time, win be n complete repair
for thsrscep,ion of Wheat and the ma.
nsfactory4oi Flour /; he win always keep
in his employ persons well aequainted
with the business, and viii cndeayour
70 give ample Satisfaction 10 I'll his tm-
Ployers-He viii stand the inspection Of
all Flour manufactured q his Mill, when
the wheat Is uerehxatsbls. NJ n, : I
He win shortly have. erected Ma.
chine. fog the purpose Of pounding and
grinding Plsister Paris. h: q n 81
..,t WILLIAM 3, KING !.
7 JulY 20, lsos. *.@2 9 .:s Az u.
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BooTand SHOE MaNURAcToR1
I, ). e. s MARTINsBuRo.


subscriber respertfaily informs
! his customers and the public, that
he still occupies his old stand, between
the Post.O fiee and Printing. o fi;ce,
Martinsburs that he has lately made 1
considerable addition 10 hi. stock oflea.
ther, (Which is of the best quality and
shall constantly keep BY him large as
sortment, so that none who may please
to employ hina win ever Be disappoiit,t-
ed be viii be cafetuiin always keeping
the best workmen, and from his own.
particular. attention, feels an assurance,
that be shah be able TO give. satisfaction,
to his customers = Doors and SHors, Of
every description, wilt carefully made,
agreeable 70 5directions--He intend. To-
keep, ready.made, avariety or work for
Ladies and Gentlemen Having larre
stock Of Leather on hand, be win be able
to give q short credit 10 punctual Der.
sons who may wish it. He is thank full
for the, fayours already received, and
will endeavour in future not to bs unde.
seryitg encouragement. w., T., - :.
VI RIcHARD HTcKSON.
April /, 1908. -. i. ~ .>,..:: 3
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Mr.. THOMAS sSTEWARr.
=: ~ TdKE NOTICE .'.

THAT on the tenth dzyd Septem.
! Der next.at thz h5use ia which Mr..
John Davis pdw residss, ii the Yellow
Springs, Green County, and state Of O.
hip, inteRd % take the deposition Of
said John Dasis. which I intend % offer
IN eyidencs on The trial Of suit brought
and NOV depending 10 The District Court
holden az Winchester, Frederick Coun-
ty,, Virginia, IN which you are Plaintiff
aSa | an Detendant. Said deposition
10 ba taken BY yirtae ofa commission IS,
sued from the said Court. Il
Yours, &c. v = 1f-s1.
d" ALexANbER MILLER.
July 20, 1908. 49, =. -. IS = : :,
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n Ii those who made purchases at
II tic sale Of she properly, of 45solsm
Miller, deed. are informed thar their
respective ohligations become doe on
the lst Sept. next, when II il expscted
they viii Be discharged There being
claims upon the estate, that must Be paid
in avery shoft time, Il will Be our Of my
power 70 give any Indulgence after The
day above msnfioned !, b $50 II z
& WILLIAM R King, A9ar.
July %, 1905. =.
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WISH 10 employ 4 Journeyman
1Aweaver, who i q single man, ven
acquainted with the business, and who
isaof sober and iindustriots habits. To
one Of the above description constant
employ and generous wageswill BE- given.
Apply q the Subscriber residences near
the Quaker Meeiing House. !.
JOE MCCLURE.
.sIuly %, 1905. l. i Is *. zF.s.