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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-09-26

7" HE fubfcriber hereby gives public notice
to all concerned, thar fhe has been drly
appointed and has taken upon hvrieIf The trpit
of an admihiitratrix on the eltate Of
WILLIAM sCPER,
late Of Northyafmouth, in The county of Cun-
berland- fhIPwrght, deceaIsd, by giving cond
as the law directs-lhe therefore requels alI
perions who are Indicted to the faid decear-
eds eitate, 10 make immediate payment and
thoie who have anydemands thereon, 10 ex-
hibit the lame to RACHEL sopFR
September, s.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-09-26
Twenty Dollars Reward.

Portland, Sept. IL.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-09-26

Scpt. 10
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

was meant to provide, and 10 proceed
70 concert with you revocation OF that
act bearing the same date with the act
of PREPARATION to which the United
States are entitled.
1 am not unaware, Sir, that accord
ing to the view which you appear to
have taken of your instructions, such
course of proceeding has not been
contemplated by them. 1t is possible
nevertheless, that a REORGANIZATION, IN
a spirit in which l am well persuaded 1t
will be made, may discover them to be
not inflexible to a proposition, in SO
high degree liberal and ccncillatory.
In every event, the president will have
manifested his Willingness to meet
your government on ground OF &C
commodarion, which spares to Its teei-
Ings, however misapplied ne may deem
them every concession, not essentially
due TO those which must be equally res
pected, and consequently will have de-
nonstrated that the very ineligible pos
ture given to SO important subject In
the relations of the two countries, by
the unsuccessful termination of your
mission, can be referred to no other
source than the rigorous restrictions
under which it was to be executed.
| make no apology, Sir, for the long
interval between the date of your letter
and that under which | write 1t is rem
dered unnecessary by your knowledge
Of the circumstances to which the delay
is to be asclibed.
With high consideration and respect,
i have the honor to be, Sir, Your most
obedient servant,
( Signed JAMES MADISON.
GEORGE III ROSE, ESQ.
BrifGHuis .Agesg's Minister, tJe.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25
Eentb Congress.....Jf SRsston
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


MONDAY, APRIL 10.
Ep1barROea Fish.
Mr.. Quincy presented petition from sun
dry persons in Massachusetts, concerned
in the fisheries, praying that they may be
allowed to export their FISH as usual, on that
the secretary ofthe treasury may be author
lied to buy them. He then offered the fol-
lowing resolution :--ReIotred, That a COM
mittee be appointed to take into considera-
ton the peculiar harlships and sufferiHes
which the ciJIzens Of the United States i'm
mediately interested IN the fisheries, are
subject TO by reason OF the several acts Law
ing an embargo that the committee be in
structed TO inquire whether any, and, If any,
what rehcf ought to be extended 10 them +;
and that they have leave 10 report BY bin or
otherwise
Mr.. New'oN moved that the petition be
raisrred TO the committee Of the whole, TO
whom was referred Tie report Of the com.
mIttee Of commerce and mare 4ctures on
the petition OF William Haslett and 9th
eTG
Mr.. d. r. Williams said, fthere was n
ny thing peculiar in the case Of the fisher
men, they were The peculiarly favored few.
Mr.. Burweh commended that the fisher
men did not suffer greater hardships than
s. ne other classes Of nc communi v, and
ought not to expect greater PR, lleges.
M. Quincy made some observations in
reply He said that the idea suggested
some days ago BY Mr. Randolph, thai Com
gress had no constitutional power TO lay an
EMB ARGO, was worthy OF the most seri-
Gus attention. There was no instance in
history OF perpetual embargo. 1t was a
new discovery.
Mr.. ID. X. Williams repeated, that the
hshcrme.- were peculiarly favored. In the
course Of his remarks he observed, that if
the gentleman from MassacAuset had the
feelings Of gentleman, he would not have
changed him with prejudices against any
particular class of citizens
Mr. Quincy rose TO explain, but Mr..
Williams called him to order
Mr. Lyon called Mr. Williams to order
he hoped such expressions would not be adj
mltted III tire hou,e.
The Speaker said that personal reAec-
tons were contrary to the rules Of the
house.
Mr.. Williams justified what he had said
Mr.. Quincy explained what he had meant
BY the word prejudices. He owed this ex-
planauoi, he said, to himself, but not. per
haps, to the gentleman from South Carolina
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

The house resolved itself into COM
mittee of the whole, on MIR. G.. w.
Campbell's embargo motion.
At O'Clock, the committee rose, re.
ported progress, andobtained leave to
sit again. But Mr.. Randolph moved a
modification Of Mr.. Csmpbell's motion.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25
THURsDAY. APRIL IA.

Sedntets and armed Merchantmen.
On morton Of Mr. Dana, the committee Of
the whole To whom were referred two reso-
buttons tor enabling merchant vessels mutu-
ally to arm and assist each other, and for
the security of American seamen, was dis
charged from the further consideration of
them, and they werv referred TO a select
committee, with leave to report BY bill.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

The Enabargo,-The resolution to
empower the President to take off the
Embargo, was under consideration
Messrs Love and Key were against the
Embargo. MIR Fisk and Sloan appear
ed to be In its favor.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25
TOrAL, $3.50 1l,7O6 1896 1855

The above is an unequivocal proof of the
decided federalism of the county of Wash.
t4EgtoH. Though few in numbers, we hope
their good example will have some effect II,
an'matinS the exertions of the Federalis
throughout TIC State,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

Precious CotJesSion.-On the pas
sage of the Army Bill, Mr.. Williams
q. o. made the following or observa-
tFOns 10 this effect /: % We are about to
raise mis- army of 5000 men, and BY
what means are we to support them
the PeCunlary resources Of our country
are stoPped-we are without revenue
without means---the Present hoIcy flour
government has dlVeSred rs Of those
nleGHa| l call on the gentlemen who
compose the committee Of ways and
means, TO inform US how, and from what
current we are to maintain this army !?
Yes, Sir, l challenge them to convince
tins House, to demonstration, how witt
a Treasury nearly exhausted, we are 10
teed and cloathe such body of men p
You, Dir, have on your table a bill near
ly approaching a Sedifion Lazv !; an
-4lteT Lac is in embryo" butit's moth
er's milk L. plicked, and i hope it viii
never arrive to maturity 7" and now a
standing army is to be raised what
Will DC the consequences Ofthese mea-
sures, 1t they should SO into operation
Let me premise, Sir, prosecutions,
distress, Individual misery and what
OF ALL IS most 10 be dreaded, feared, and
lamented, as ineyitable--a Ae1io,.al
bankruptcy d!
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25
FRIDAY, APRIL Is.

Death Of Mfr. Crowninshietd,-Mr. Ba-
con announced the death Of his Col
league, the Hon. JACOB CROWN
lNSHIELD, delegate from Massa-
chusetts. The House resolved to ap-
point committee q superiatend the
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

1t confidently stated that the Tou-
ION fleet put to sea on the 10th OF Jan.
with 80 l transports fall Of troops, and
mat Admiral Thornborough had saiIeS
lnPursuit Of them.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
IN MAssAcHuarrrs rann

1903. 1907.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

funeral ; to wear Grape for one month ;
TO attend the funeral tomorrow, and 10
notify the Senate.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

Lnhortant Communication from Wash
fngton--datea APRIL IS.
This morning Mr.. Hiliheuse (Con.) offer.
ed the following radical amendments to the
Constitution Of the United States -
LIST. To reduce the term Of service o.
members of the House Of Representatives
from two years to one.
Cd. A correspondent reduction Of the
Senate from six to three, one third to be
chosen each year.
Sd. To choose the President annually by
lot out Of those Senators, whose term Of
service expires at that time.
9TH To limit his salary to Is, 1000 dollars
5th. To abolish the office ofyice president.
9Th. To require the appreciation Of the
SeRate and House of Representatives to all
appointments to Office.
9TH To require the consent of the same
branches to removals from office.
Mr. H. delivered speech of about two
hours, explanatory Of the amendments, and
dwelt particularly uponthe executive branch
Of the government, whose powers he tho't
exorBitant, and highly dangerous to the yir-
tue, peace and happiness Of the nation. To
this source, he attributed al the evils of
that party spirit which agitatss and divides
the community. AS his speech viii proba-
bly, be published, I forbear offering any
comments upon these amendments. They
were seconded by Mr.. Crawford Of Georgi-
a, and ordered to be printed.
The hon. Mr. Senator Smith retains his
seat in the senate Of the u. S.-there not
appearing, on the fnalquestioa Of expulsion.
two thirds of the whole votes Of that body,
as required by the ConstitutioR.--Ayes 19.
Nays 10.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1808-04-25

An act has been passed, and appro-
we'd on the 3oth March, authorising the
President to call on the several Execu-
uves throughout the United States,
for their respective quotas Of one hun
dred thousand militia, including off
GERS to be held in readiness to march at
q moments warning.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


CITUATED on Rappahanncck in the county
~ of Essex. within fifteen miles of Tappahan-
mock AID about the same distance from Urbanna
and King and Queen Courthouse and very con-
veu,ent ~ the post Office at Monague's Tavern
there upwards of one hundred and fifty
acres of land attached 20 this seat, 4 considera.
ole part of which is wood land and heavily tim.
beIed-The improvements are a dwelling house,
forty fee, by eighteen. Kitchen. Smoke House.
Stable. Ice House. &c on the Hill--And on the
river b1uk. a store house, with commodious
Store and Counting Room and an excellent Ora
nory-all of which-except the Stable--have
been recently built. Mount Comfort commands
"a good, il not the best view of the river OF any
seat the Rappahannock, and the besthsh and
oysters may be had at the door with very stls
trouble 1t is well calculated for a merchant.
being in populous and wealthy nsis borhood,
where It is believed Ave or six thousand pounds
worth of goods might be retailed annually-it
would also be convenient stand for protest..
ona' cha,acter---I would either sell on credit if
the payments can be agreed on, exchange for
othet lands without improvements.
For Farther particulars apply to Reuben M
Garrett, or to
Garter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
Irpa 1910 &C
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
BY the Goocrnor ofthe Commonwealth of
Yfrginia,
A PROCLAIM ALTON.

WHEREAS it appears to the executive by an
w inqnisi,ion held in the county of Northum-
,eslan-. the 21st day of September. in the year
1906. before ] ohm III Faiiin, Esq cotoner for the
said county that the Cd day ofthe said month of
September, in the year aforesaid. certain George
Gordon, late of The county aforesaid. stands
charged with the murder of a certain negro slave
named Barley; and it appearing that after the
preparation of the said murder, the said George
Gordon did Immediately, and doth still fly from
justice have therefore thought fit, with the adj
vice of the council of state. to issue this procla-
nation, hereby Offering a reward of one hundred
dollars TO any person or persons who shall app,c-
bend and convey before some justice of the peace
for the said county of Northumberland. the said
George Gordon. that he may be dealt with the
law direas. And I do moreover hereby enioin
all officers civil and military. and exhort the s Jod
people of the commonwealth, to use their best
endeavors to apprehend and convey as aforesaid,
the said George Gordon. thar he may be dealt
with in the manner which the law in such ca,rs
prescribes.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the
IL S commonwealth annexed. at Richmond.
this 5,h day of August, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
William LowneS,

y ETURNS his saanks 10 his friends and the
IN public generally for their liberal encourage.
ment, and hopes his assidui,y TO business and
puncruality will emile him 10 a coutinuance OF
their favors lie has remsvrd to the corner i'm.
medately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by
y Graniland, where he iniends carrying on the
Book binding business in ali IFS variety and in
the most modern & fashionable stile, with pune
tualitv, neatness and dispatch.
Printed books bound IN the most elegant man.
neS in Morocco sndCalf skim full. gil, and letter
ed also in theep skin, gilt, lettered and plain
Blank Books Of every desorip ion ruled 10 any
pattern i bound with the latest improved spring
or paten, backs.
Orders from the country will be thankfully re
ceived and punctually attended TO. Old book
rebound.
B An apprentice will be taken 10 the Book
Binding business, if immediate application be
made, with good recommendations.
August %. If.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
THE SLAVES
Virginia, to wit {:

At court of Appeals held at the capitoI in
Richmond, The third day Of June, lss1.
GENERAL RULE.-After he end of this
present term, all causes depending in this court
shall be called in the order in which they stand
upon the docket and such as may be ready fof
hearing pursuant 70 the former rules of this court
shall. unless good cause be shswn TO tie contra.
~, be heard in the same order in which they stand
upon the docket, until the whole shall be gone
through-and the causes which shall be passed
over, shall, unless for some very special reason
appearing to the court, be put at the end Of the
docket of each term.
Ordered, That the above rue be published in
at lsast three Of the newspapers printed in Rich
nond, once week, until the first day Of October
next. a copy-TesIe,
]. Brown, c. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20

MIR JOHN QUINN. in his lifetime, loaned
1Fl the 18th volume of the Life of Frederick
the I'd, King of Prussia; translated from the
French by Thomas Holcroft-the person who has
it in possession, viii please to leave it the book
store of MIR Samuel Peasants and they will con-
fer singular obligation on the owner.
Richmond, August 80. 1908. At
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
For Rent.

THE tenement, at present occupied by Mr..
Archibald Foster, near the market
bridge, possession may be had on the LIST of
October next. Also, for rent or sale, two
story house, &c. (now finishing off, on
Shockoe- Hill, possession of which may be
had about the 1st of November next.
w. MsKIM.
Richmond, Sept 1st, 1905. Sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
To Aaron Burr, Esq.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of
i "a commission from the county court
of Henrico, / shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six in the after
noon, and between the same hours of.each
succeeding dav, until the whole testimony
is taken, at Gwathmey's tavern, in the town
of Louisville, Kentucky, to take the deposi-
tons of Richard Cuff Anderson, William
Croghan, James Breckenridge, Nerborne
Beale, and Stephen Smith, to be read in
evidence in suit depending in said court,
in which am plaintiff and you are defen-
dant.
Your ob't. serv't.
HENRY SCHROEDER.
Sept. S, 1908. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
To Aaron Burr, Esq.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of
4 commissions from the court of Hem
rico county, in three suits depending in that
court, in which ] am plaintiff and you are
defendant, shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six in the after
noon, and between the same hours of each
succeeding day, until the whole testimony
is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of
Lexington, Kentucky, to take deposi' 'ons
of Alexander Parker, James Morrison,
Sam1 Trotter, John Bradford, Henry Clay,
Abraham S. Barton, John Jordan, jr. Ro"
bert c. Nicholas, and William Todd, to be
read in evidence in said suits.
Your ob't. serv't.
ROBERT MILLER.
Sept. S, 1903. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
Lot & Parcel of Land,

Lying and being in the county of Henrico,
contiguous to the city of Richmond, beinga
part of the same lot and parcel of land, con-
veyed by Richard Adams and Elizabeth,
his wife said Moses Davis by deed, dat
ed the Sd day of March. 1907, beginning
and running on the road or street, leading
from the Market House, in the city afore-
said, to Du.Val's Village, north 1-2 de-
grees, west chains and 80 links, to street
40 feet wide, dividing said lot and parcel of
land, and the lot formerly William Cannon's,
now John Doyle's, * building on said street,
north 50 degrees east, chains, and 81 links
to the corner of the said street thence on
the back street, south 1.2 degrees, west
4 Chains 80 links to corner street 40 feet
wide next towards said city, and binding on
said street, south 50 degrees, west chains
SO links, to the said road, about the begin
ming, with the buildings and improvements
thereon, consisting of A LARGE FRAN.
ED HOUSE, making three tenements, or
so much of said premises as will raise the
instalments, or balance now due of the a
foresaid debt, with the interest thereon, and
thecharges and expenses attending the sale.
The sale will commence at or after 10 o.
clock In the morning.
George VIM. Smith.
Richmond, Sept. 8, 1903. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
JUST RECEIVED,

i ~ y IL v Il
.6ad for sale, by The Subscribers,
Imperial, ! TEAS,
Hysos Skin, asuperior quality.
Hyson Tea, in lead caddies, 2 Ia lbs.
each.
Old Jamaica, AND
tigun w. India RUM.
and N. EnglandO
90 bbls Prime Green Coffee.
Jamaica Sugar, in bbls.
Halibone's double refined HavaHnah
SUGAR.
Is Hhds. MOLASSES.
Fresh RICE in tierces.
Best SPANISH SEGARS, wholesale
and retail.
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Paints, OIL Spirits Tu5bentire, Shoes
Hardware, sc.
ALSO
Daily expected, by the schooner Manches-
ter, ,Storer, 10 hhds. Antigua RUM, and
SWEET OIL in cases OF so BEETLES each.
BRYSON * PARKHILL.
August 90, 1908. I'm
PURSUANT to deed of trust from Mo-
SEES Davis and Mary, his wife, to the SUBJ
scriber, dated the 4th March, 1907, to Sc
cure the payment of 3445 dollars, due, or
owing from said Moses Davis to Prosser *
Moncure, assignees of Pleasant Young
husband on Tuesday the goth day of Sep
TENDER, on the premises, will be offered for
sale, to the highest bidder, at 90 days Gre
dit, the balance of the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
Alexr. M'Rae.
NOTICE..

{ETHEREAS Nr. James Fisher, by a deed
w executed on the first day of July, 1903, and
recorded IN the county court of Henrico, has
assigned to the subscriber as trustee for certain
of his creditors thereia named, the whole of his
estate Of evey1 description, (except his household
furniture, and some few debts transferred by
him as trustee, subsequent the execution Of
said trust as will more fully appear by refe
renee to the schedule annexed TO said deed y con.
sis.ing of some lots ia the city of Richmond to-
gether with al his bonds, nores and accounts -
This is therefore to give notice 10 the debtors of
the said James Fisher, that all judgments OBJ
tanned where the money has not been paid, all
suits now depending in the courts of this COM
monveal,h. or elsewhere. all monies in the hands
OF attornies, sheIihs or others, which may
have been collected by virtue Of any suit debt or
demand of tie said James Fisher that he is the
only person authorised 10 receive such deb,s and
demands and grant such acqui'tances and make
such compromises rs he may deem most advsa-
BILE tor the Interest of said creditors
A hope Is therefore cherished, that every eff
fort on the part of said debtors, will be made,
IN order TO 4 settlement OF their balances, and
every indulgence will be given by him TO thole
who manifest such Disposition.
And whereas IL is s'ipulsted by the cen,rac.
ting parties 20 said deed, that oei tain creditors
of said James Fisher, who from absence or other
causes. could not signify their wish of becoming
parties thereto; nov, be it understood THAI If
they do within sixty days. from the said first
day of July, 1903, sign the said deed that in that
ere. they are 10 be considered entitled to their
rateable proportion of SUCH money as shall be
collected from the sale OF property and collection
OF debts-otherwise, if they do not, within the
lime specified make known their determination
by subscribing 70 the terms agreed upon in the
said trust, thar he the said trustee shall pay o.
vec such sums as they would have been entitled
to If they mad scoecded 10 the said James Fisher.
Edw'd. w. Trent.
28th July, 1903, (tO
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
Military Lands

Tn THE STATES or ONO AND KES7UcKr
I
NE Subscriber has for SALE. sundry value
! able tracts Of LAND, on the waters Of the
Miami and Scoto rivers, state of OHIO. Also,
on the waters Of Cumberland and Green MYERS.
state Of Kentucky, which will be sold low for
cash or good bonds-For Further particulars en-
quire of William Price, register, who has the Tie
tie papers, or to
WiliiamDB-Val.
Buckingham, January 90 1903, VII
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
WIN II. CABELL

WIN III. CABELL.
To- George Gordon is about FIVE feet eight or
ten inches high. is stout made. has light colored
hair, b'ue eyes and down look when spoken TO
II is believed that he is frequently lurking in
the county of Saint Mary's. Maryland The edi
tor of The National In,eigepcer is therefore re-
quested to insert thi, proclamation in that paper
for TWO weeks
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-20
By the Lieutenant Governor Of the Com
monsveatth Of Virginia,
A PROCL AM TON.

WHEREAS it is represented to the Execu.
w tive, that on the fourth day of the present
moath, an atrociou, murder was commited IN
the unity of Mecklenburg, by certain John
DAVIS, an inhabitant of the said county of Meek
lenhurg, or rhe body of Francis Ballard, late of
the same county and thar the said John DAVIS
hath fled from justice: l have therefore thought
nc with he advice of the Council of Sta, e, to is
sue tins proclamation, hereby Offering reward
of two hundred dollars to any person persons,
who shall appreheud and conduct before some
justice OF The peace for the said county of Neck
lenburg. the said John DAVIS, that he may be
dealt with as he law directs. And do more.
over enjoin al, officers, civil and military, and ex.
hoy, the good people of the commonwealth, 10
use their best endesvc~i to apprehend and carry
before some justice of The psSce. for the county
aforesaid, the said John DAVIS, that such pro-
ceediugs may be had thereupon as are prescribed
by law.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the
L. S. Commonwealth annexed, al Richmond,
this 18Th day Of August, l808
Signed.