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FOR SALE,
October ls

The DWELLING HOUSE and LOT,
with the Improvements where reside.
Also,
Suncry vacant LOTS, situate in various
parts of the town of Alexandria. They are
free of all iscumbrances and will be conveyed
in fee simple to the purchasers.
The terms of credit shall be easy on gazing
sufficient security, and viii be made known
by application to the subscriber
Charles Lee.
September ~. 2awtf
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ORPHANS COURT,
Alexandria County.
SEPTEMBEk BERN, 1868.

SEPTEMBER TERM, 1903. !.
oadered, That the executor OF John Watt.,
deceased, insert the following advertisement
in the Alexandra Daily Paper, three times
week for the space of eighs weeks.
sffss II est $500 ss3s 81,
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Alexander Moore,

This IS to gaue Notice, That the
Subscriber Of alexandria County in the Dis
trict ofColumbia, ha,h obtained from the Or
phans Court Of said county letters testamerta-
~ on the estate of John HATS, late of the
county aforesaid, merchant, deceased All
persons having. claims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
on or before tie 22d day Of March next, or
they may by law be excluded from all be-
neht to said estate-and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate payment
: Given under my hand this 22d day Of Sep
TENDER, 1908.
Robert |. Taylor.
@ Executor Of John Watts.
Sse=aa..i,ox q 49, - q " w
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TO KEN Z,
A convenienttwo story Q7vetfng House and
Store, situate on the corner of Kar and Pitt
streets, lately occupied by Mr.. JOIN Ramsay
also,
The HOUSE on Fairfax street occupied
Mrs, WILsps
Apply to
Eliza Wilton, or
Robert l.. Taylor.
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September %.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.

BY the President. James Madison.
BY the Vice President. James Monroe.
BY Col. Daniel Coleman. John Page
the aged patriot and friend to his country.
BY Thomas Holt. The United States of
America, the only free country on earth.
By Henry w Dickinson. Unanimity Of
sentiments; May the rising generation fol-
low the examples of those Sages WHO acquir-
ed our independence.
BY Capt. John Sizer. The next presi-
Dental election; May wisdom and the pub
lie good direct our choice.
BY John Bib. The Governor of Virgi-
MIA.
BY William Luck. The two contending
powers OF Europe May they be taught TO
respect the honor and independence Of the
United States.
By John w. Harris. Peace with all ma
tons, but submission to meme.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09

Mr.. Picasants,
Having accidentslly r,e, win the
f-siowing Poem ia The French isngaage ftho'
without the, name OF che su,horJ was
tempted to translate it F1r The sake 6s its
simple and natural description OF a good
mother surrounded, by her c,ultiren, and she
excellent compafisoa ,f her faadness. and
care, with the bounty of providence t. it's
creatures. you think it wilt be acccp-
table to your readers, please &c. insert il id
Your next paper.
August !, 1908.
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August !, 1908.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09


E1tracf from an Grafton delivered az Dan.
UiAe, Phfsyfvania County, Virginia, on
he 4h Of Juiy, 1903, by George Tucker,
Esq late Of his city.
s. IL is to De regretted, that however we
may differ on questions Of internal con-
cern, there is not m,re unanimuy or the
subject Of our foreign relations. Ii is in
deed the duty as we'll AS the right of eve
~ citizen to exercise his best Judgment
on all political measures, and freely TO
declare the opinions he has honestly for
med but when he finds that his argu-
| ments, however cogent with himself are
not equallY convincing TO others, he is
bound to acquiesce IN the national decisi~
on, and 10 lJin IN giving it coraial sup
port' Nor need he refrain from making
his appeal to the people but let him
show by his candor ard temper, that he is
InHue'seed by regard to their interests
rather than to his own. If he is angry
and abus'ye-if he denouDces all who diff.
ter from him rs deficient IN common sense
or common honesty he then becomes a
TAR ablecl of suspicion, and perhaps on
near sc;uiiny it will be found, that he is
| actuated by those narrow views aud sci.
hsh motives OF which he, with a cunning
boidness, 50 l9udly accuses others. BY
thus transferring the party feelings which
/ orr domestic dlssentions produce TO our
ioregin concerns we neutralize the strebglh
OF the nation, plead the cause Of us enc
Mes and invite foreign aggression by di.
minish'ng the means Of repelIing IL.
There are however set OF men whose
sole talent consists in ADDING fault, who
sre lame and isebls in forming plans, but
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09
Charleston, JalQ Q,

LVsus NATURAE.--An African woman,
the property of Col w. ALsToN, vas de.
livered on the 18th inst. we are informed,
Of living female child, Of the following
description sit bad no nose nor the
slightest appearance of one, nor was there
the least puncture where the nostrils
ought to have been. The cheeks COM
menced at the brows, without there be-
ing the smalles, indeDthre where the eyes
are generally placed. 1t had one large
eye in the middle Of the forehead, cover
ed with a thick, hanging lid. The body
and limbs were Of dead white--ihe face
black. With the exceptions above men,
toned, its organiza ion was perfeei--lhe
mouth was unusually well for negro.-
GeOrgetown Gazette.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
THE GOOD MOTHER,
A POEM TRANSLATED FROM THE
FRENCH.

The Tender mother see surrounded
by her Children 5i,he and CAV!
Her. heart with 5Dy and love unboundet
Leaps, as they about her play.
While one with fondnes. she caresses.
Her gentle hand his little brother
Softly 20 her bosom presses,
And her knee supports another.
See him climb her arm extended
Gives the feeble urciiin aid
While her ontstretch'd foot suspended
For his sisters seat is made.
In their looks and fond embraces,
In their kisses and their siehs,
Their thousand little wants she traces,
And with care them all supplies.
All at once they 'rouud her prattle;
She, in silence all the while,
Their half-form'd words and noisy ratio
Answers with tender smile.
IT she attempt to change her manner,
And would severity display,
Her eyes when most expressing anger
Still the Mothers love betray.
So the providence of Heaven
Watches Ger the human race;
From love divine TO tnan are given
Treasures of unbounGed grace
The great, the rulers OF the ball;
The peasant in his humble cot;
1t "kindlv bounteous hears them all"
And cheers the high or lowly lot.
It's constant goodness ever sure
Distributes TO all nature toys;
Impartial deals out blessings pure,
And fond paternal care employs.
Oh !! then, Jet man no more accuse
HedUea of rigour or neglect,
If sometimes ii a. boon refuse
Which most his wishes may affect
Els but tonursc thy languiA zeal,
To raise thy failing faith on high,
'fhst DISAPPOINTMENT thou must feel,
And long delays thy patience try:
Or, rather, ms benevolence supreme
It's wisdom most conspicuous shews;
And TO refuse thee iho' it seem,
4 favor eUen then bestows.
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BlaeEbeyyy Syypb.

The present not only being a seasonable tms
TO prepare this valuable medicine, but TO re.
commend It's usefulness, particularly amongst
children afflicted with bowel complaints
feeling mother offers the following receipt for
public benefit.
Take the fruit before very ripe, extract the
juice, and to each quart add one pound Of white
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09

John T. Brooke, Stafford,
Hugh Holmes, Frederick,
Os,orn Sprigg, HAMPSHIRE,
James Allen, Shenandoah,
Archibald Stuart, Augusta,
Col. Alexander Smyth. Wythe,
Gen JOHN Preston, Montgomery,
William Mckinley, Ohio.
ERRATA.-In the letter signed Grac-
chus, published in last Fridays Argus, in
the sth line, last paragraph, for "plant,"
read planet.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09
IMPROVED ohEEPj
FOR LEr ANp 81.

VXT HEREAS objections have been
Wv made, to the mode heretofore adj.
vertised of letting The Improved Sheep
for the season, in which a subscription
of 100 Ewes are required at dollar each.
This is to giUe notiee. That the num-
Der is hereby reduced TO fifty Ewes at
dollar each, on which terms either ofthe
Tups heretofore advertised, will be les or
shipped to any part Of the continent fog
the present season.
FOR 8.ALE AT ARLINGTON.
Four IMPROVED TUpS, of tbrea
years old-price Tsvsnty Doiidrs each
for the benefit of the ensuing premiums
--or will be let at Ten Dollars for the seas
SON.
PAT RI D T.
This celebrated rUP, fsyoritc son Of
Old BskezUeR, and intended as his sucI
cessor, gill be let to Ewes, the present
season, a. Arlington, at Dollar each, for
the bene6 of the ensuing premiums.
Please apply to
William Birch.
Arlington, Jnly 80 ~
INK partnership o. Caailel Sehaa1 and Cot.
lieb X hler, was dissolved on the 25th day
of April last, by mutual consent.
August s,hI 1905. 10
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eide in favor ofthat bclligarent who. can do us
least harm. This is a question in which we
are awfuily concerned, and which we viii leave
to the contemplation Of our readers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09

have a certain lefIhanded skill 10 thwar-
ting them |; and who since they can't as.
p're 10 the glory ofbuild;ng temple, a, q
content to seek an Efhesta,r fame by d.
sroying it,"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-09

Tue NAMES OF THE ELrcrozs.
Joseph Goodwin, ST.. Nahscmond,
Benjamin Harrison, George,
Edward Pegrun, ST. Dinwiddie.
Richard Field, Brunswick,
Coz Thomas Read, Charlotte.
Joseph Egglcston, Amelia,
Hugh Nelson, a bcmarle,
Col. George Penn, Patrick.
Philip Nolborne Nicholas, Richmond civ.
Judge Spencer Roane, Hanover,
John Roanc, King William,
Robert Taylor, Orange,
GustayGs 3. Homer, Fauqu.er.
Robert Nelson, YORK.
Mann Page, Gloucester,
Richard Barnes, Richmond County,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-09-13

mostly produced by ignorance; and the
grc.tes, nuinhcY O. 'he,a perhaps detained
nere Tor want ca an opportunity OF the neces
s'try means to rcturn 10 the doninicnS OF
their rcs,Icctivs soyercig,s. And it is much
"a be la...s::..! [pasticnlarly under i.l., ,'rt-
sent circumstances, where every individnat
may be usefuily employed, either Ill the land
or sea service) that no agents are appointed
for the relief Of those distressed persons In
foreign country. Yes, beloved Spaniards and
Portuguese, some of the circumstances here
stated concur in me; but remembering the
various motives which attach me with fdeii-
ty to both nations, OF whom / have been and
still am a grateful subject, surmounting all
the obstacles that present themselves TO my
view, animated by natural enthusiasm,
and wholly trusting to Providence, solicit,
call upon, and entrcat, with all the eager
ness of nay faithful heart, ali, and every Spa
niard and Portuguese now residing in the u.
States OF America, OF whatever class, contsl-
uCn or colour he NAV be, not exceeding the
age of fifty years, and feeling the glow OF
true patriotism. to support, even ut the sa-
crihce Of life, his country, king, and reiigi-
gon, by uniting with the forces OF our loved
compatrIots to averge the cause of Sc many
innocent victims, in whose number perhaps
most of us have father, a brother, or some
other dear relative. Let us hasten to avcnge
those that have fallen, and endeavor TO pre-
vent others from being inundated by the cru
el hand Of that tyrant who has trampled on
humanity, and inundated all Europe with
human blood.
Those who feel inclined to follow this their
lccuntry's call, will be pleased TO favor me with
thernames. situation, and place of residence,
postage paid, and within the precise time OF
one month from this date, addressing their
letters to the undersigned, vino, although
not possessed of the pccuuiary means to
transport so many individuals to their native
country as may anXiously wish to embark in
SO glorious q cause, which is the sole pur-
port of this address, vet he hopes to be en-
abled with the assistance he may receive
from the weather. part Of our countIymen
president in these states, who by their COM
mercial and other affairs are prevented from
Joining us personally, or if necessary, an APP
| plcation will be made to the ministers and a
! gents This Britannia majesty, our great and
faithful ally to facilitate our union with our
| brave cOuntiymen in that cause which lie sc
generously has embraced as his own There
fore, in the present situation of our country
as good and faithful subjects of their majes-
| ties, il behovc: ms, by every tie that cndears
us to our friends, to come forward and co-C-
perate with our brethrcnin the glorious strug-
| gle Of rcscung from the iron grasp Of TO-
reign despot, that country which has till late
| iy been the admiration and wonder OF sur
rounding nations.
DIR. f. 4. PEREDO.
| White HALL Stree No 0S
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A GOOD SPECK!!!
From the Mercantile .ddver user.

7 o all the loyal subject IS Of their Catholic.
aid most faithful nujcsties Ferdinand 9Th
the king of Spain, and the Prince Regent
of Portugal, residing in the United States
OF America.
The remotcst nations have known and
physically experienced the valor, the intre-
pidity, and boldness ofthe brave and uncon-
qucrable Spaniards and Portuguese, who G.
yer distinguished themselves by their love
OF their country, their king and their reii-
Sion. No one can deny the rapid progress
OF their armsi in former times no person can
dispute that their conQuests (almost too great
for human pOwer) have covered our nation
with glory, perpetuated their fame, and
crowned them with immortal laurels. Re
member Cortis, who with four hundred
Spaniards conquered the vast and powerful
Kingdoms of New Spain, Peru, &c. Look
back to the inYinciblc Portuguese who extern
ded their dominioEs over the iCh & delight
ful Kingdom of Brazils & the most fourishinr
parts ofAfrica & India. Who viii dispute
that the fruits of their labor have furnished to
t5eknown world. the riChesit now possesses !,
But the world knows, and alas! we ourselves
must confess, that the treasures OF both our
nations have been the depiorable cause of
the ctsemnation and enervation of orr ma
tlves, and the first cause of the envy of TO-
reign nations. Thus beloved Spaniards and
Portuguese, we have become the slaves of
our riches, and By them acquired those
1riends who under the preteXt Of promoting
our happiness. came TO us like wolves in
Sleeps clothing, and arxously sought 10 de
vour US. it was the brightness of our gold
and silver, our precious stones and our pearls
winch daazled our eyes and prevented us
from looking into theE malicious, exc cradle,
and pertldieus intentions of these aVaricious
wrctchcs; but the iniquity of their prccce-
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least twenty .Gar ,ys fse.;n,.~ >. he deliver O.
ta> spc>.i. iscr;l2,. 10 "a. L,..prx
However,, then Ns G.Uin,n., may equivoc.
tnGil SAY ''s,ncc the return -. ia. Rose t\gho
reached England about The e.id of AprN or
src" hiS dcNs"i''"c tl'nr' tbs -"'r'v fsb IL. t'a
hrst y, Ar.:) nc c0;..n,,u,:c@,'. has been M JlE.
by the An-rc0a governments ~ tie Torn. oI c.n,.
plant Icnois, enc,," he face is that such
communications, made at 4 period anterior 10
both those events, has been RECEIVED, and
To this day remains un.ns Nercd. Tie tact is.
that the American government through It's mi
MISTER at London, streuuO;sly endeavoted to- pre-
vent the Orders altogether by rcmonstratin,. A.
S'uist them anterior, as he suppressed to their ex-
lstence that he afterwards, AS soon as he y,s
appraised OF their existence, more fillv and
pontediy demonstrated against them TO Mr. Can.
ning, vino informed him ;hat rcmonstrance could
answer no valuable purpose that MIR. Canning
closed the door against all further renonstranct.
in England by making MIR. Erskne the organ of
communicating and explaining the orders to our
government here chat MIR. Erskine according
y communicated and Justified them in his letter
to the Secretary OF state of the 23d Of Februarv
last; and that finally the Secretary of State re-
turned fail reply or remonstrance which re-
MAINS unans wered If there be an American.
who, after this explanation, would have his ro-
vernment hurniliate itself by further rem0n
STRANGE, which could only serve TO court still,
higher indignity, while too the outrage ON the
Chesapeake remains unatoned, he is unworthy
OF the name.
1t is only necessary, to prevent all cavil, fur
thcr to say, that the letter Of Mr. Pinkney, 10
which we have alluded, was AIMING the doc,-
ments presented TO Congress at their last sessi-
on, ana was read in the Senate with open doors,
and that tor the dates OF tie other papers we APP
Piled 10 the proper sources OF Authority.
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biqj>r Tsaqc Giison'S DchoiitoR.
MISSISSIPPI TENHlrC3iN.
,Elams County, SIS.

,Fdons County, SIS.
Personally appeared before ;..sticc
of the peace, in ard for the county aforesaid,
Isaac Guion, late an officer in the United
States army, and (bcing sworn on the holy
Evangelist at Almighty Cody he deposcth
and saith-That on the ed day of October,
in the wear 1913, he joined the army al Head
quarters, then at Lotus Heights on the Mis-
sissippi river, encamped, commanded by &c
neral James WilkiLson-That the general
then lived in his marquee, in the swamp or
bottom on the right OF the infantry That,
on the day of his arrival at head quarters,
to the best of his recollection and full belief,
he was then introduced to Mr.. Daniel Clark,
jr. who was there, on visit from New-Or-
leans, as he was informed: Mr.. Clark re-
manned in the camp two or three DAYS after
the arrival of this deponent, and then left it
and went on an excursion OF twelve or hf-
teen DAYS towards the Natchez, and or his
return visited the camp again, and was there
the Goth day of November in that year
but how long he remained, this deponent can
not now be certain, but to the best of his re-
collection, his visit was short, perhaps only
one or two days-That, from the time this
deponent Joined the army (22d Of OCt.) until
after Mr.. Ciark's visit in Nov. the gen. Ii
we'd in his marquee, having only changed its
position from the right of the infantry, in the
bottom, to the hill near the house Tor boat)
then fitting out for him, and afterwards oc-
cupied by him-'That he is very certain the
general did live in his marquee at the times
when Mr.. Clark made both those visits for
he well recoilects having been in company
with them in the generals tent; and his me-
mory, as to dates is assisted by papers and
writings, now in his possession, which were
written and dated by Mr.. Clark in the gene
rails tent, in the presence of this deponent.
|. GUiON.
Sworn to & subscribed this 22d day Of July,
in the year 1908, before me
SAMUEL BROOKS, ]. p.
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argument fars Fery poor m.}linens
tn the juries @: orr country. itrcsts uI's',i =
position which t-ust i altogether usiOnnt-
ed, that they viii be governed b. a b,us in
direct violation OF their oaths. Oar jurics,
sir, are alHsa-s s,rcr.. =. 1.-Two ,i.;,' Nd r's
according to the evidence, * certainly rO NoSc
of expulsion could be offered in cv;S!cucc,
to jury upon a criminal prosecution.
30 tar as have any experience OF jur'es,
have always seen them sufficiently guard
dcd against any bias ofeXtevnal circUJastaa-
cos, especially such as might operate unfavo-
rab!y to the person upon trial Ii is she nat
ural character OF our count,ymcn, and 1t may
BE- safely relied On No jury would ever he
warped from the line Of their duty, TO con-
denim person accused upan Il resolution Of
this body, which could not be adduced to
them in evidence.
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D. NHcMe's Octlesition.
adams County, So.

adams County, So.
Personally appeared before me, justice
of the peace, in and for the said county Da-
vid Michie, of the city of Natchez, and (be-
ing first sworn) deposeth and saith-l Dat,
in the autumn of the year 1898, he was at
the encampment of the army of the United
States, commanded BIZ general James Will
kipson, at LOTUS Heights on the Mississip-
ri river, ana while there he did see Mr.. Da-
nici Ciert Jun. Of the city OF NewOrleans,
there i'll the tent or marquee of the general,
then pitched in the swamp near the encamp
ment of the troops-That, he well remem-
bers that the general then lived in his mar
quee, and that Mr.. Clark was there in it, in
company with the general; and to the best
OF his recollection, it was in the month of
October or November in that year.
ID. MICHIF.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
22d day of July, 1903.
SAMUEL BROOKS, ]. p.