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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
CONGRESS-.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAy Ian %

A report was received from the Secretary
of the Treasury in pursuance of the resoluti-
on movcdby MIR. Van Horne OH the 9Th inst
stating that there are no documents in the
Treasury shelving the amount of tonnage ex-
clnsiyely employed in the expectation of ar
ticles, the produce or manufacture ofthc u.
s.; and that the tonnage used ut present for
the expectation of articles of domestic growth
produce or manufacture, might, surprising
each vessel to make but one voyage, he esti-
mated at about 1905 tons.
This communication was referred to the
committee of the whole to whom was refer
red Mr.. Dana's resolution relative to sea-
men.
On motion of Mr.. Clay, the House went in
to committee of the whole on the bill res
pecting the militia, but Il messGge in 7,riting
being recefoed from tie President Of IT,
States, before any progress was made the
committee rose and obtoined leave to sit "a
gain
The House again went into committee of
the whole on the Militia bill, and the amend
ment moved by Mr.. Clay being yet under con-
sideration, debate ensucd, in which Mcssrs
Narnum aud Chandler opposed the bill as it
now stands, and Messrs. Clay, Lyon, Nelson,
Wlthereli and Taylor, supported the princl-
pie of classification OF the militia. When
The committee rose and obtained leave to
sit again, SO to "a.
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dcncc OF col. Taylor ut the bar OF the Ser-
ate; eor the st ~ Mr. Smiths affidavit was
to shew that the charges against him had a
risen from a coafederacy between Nimmo
and Glover. Whatever was the testimony of
Nimmo and Glover was, it appeared, that
1T was not transmitted to the Executive UNI
til December, 1906; while, by the evidence
of col. Taylor it appeared that he had COM
municated grounds Of suspicion totally sepa-
rate from Nimmo and Glover six weeks pre-
viously.
Mr.. .fdoms concluded by observing that,
Notwithstanding these strong circumstances,
he was not disposed to refuse the indulgence
desired by MIR. Smith not because he be-
ieved he would not be heard without it. or
that he had not already been allowed ample
time to collect testimony, or that it was obi
gatory ON the senate to allow further time !;
but because he was willing to allow him eve
ry indulgence consistent with the shadow of
reason.
The question was then taken by the yeas
and nays on striking out :" the first of March, -
as follows:
YEAs-Messrs, Anderson, Condit Gil
ham, kitchel, Maclay, Mathewson, Moore,
Parker, Robinson, and Smith, Cren.)-
NAYS-Messrs. Adams, Bayard, Craw-
ford, Franklin, Gaillard, Giles, Goodrich.
Gregg, Hillhouse, Rowland, Milledee, Nit
chill. Pickering, Pope, Reed, Smith, md
Smith, On. York; Sumpter, Thruston, Tur-
ner, and White-21.
Inc yeas and nays were then taken OH the
original resolution, and are as follows:
1LAs-Messrs. Adams, Anderson, BAY
ard, Condit, Crawford, Franklin, Gaillard,
Giles, Goodrich, Gregg, Hilhouse, Rowland,
hltchel, Milledge, Mitchill, Pickering, Pope,
Reed, Smith, (Md.) Smith, n. York Smith,
(Ien) Sumpter, Thurston, Turner, and
White-25.
NAYs-Messrs. Gilman Maclav. Ma
thewson, Moore, Parker, and Robinson-e
On motion of Mr.. adams, ordered, That
the Secretary of the Senate cause to be OBJ
tanned from the files of the circuit court for
the Virginia district certified copy of the
papers under the signature of the Ouerist,
and file of the Enquirer, for the year
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reptGl

TOHN ALCOCK, informs his friends and the
> public at large, that he has Just received, and
is now opening, next door to Messrs. Prosser G.
Moncure's vendue, large assortment of JTey-
chaHdi2e, consisting Of the following articles -
Carpenters and Joiners Tools, iron and steel
Locks and Hinges, for house work and cabinet
ware. / also carry on my Cabiaet Maaafdctoyy,
as usual, adjoining the fire Insurance office, and
have on hand three thousand dollars worth of
furniture, finished in the best workman-ikc mas
ncr and in the newest fashion. Also, Windsor
Chairs will sell all Of the above goods, veyy
io7O for cash, or good paper IT short date.
Sept. .. CepEl
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VIRGINIA to wit AT a Chancery District
' Court held in the city of Williamsburg, the
2Gth day of April, 1906
Bcnskin II. billiard, PldintiG-Against Ar
instead billiard and Reuben Jones, Defendants.
The defendant Armistead billiard not having
entered his appearance and given security accor,
ding to the acts Of Assembly and the rules of this
Court and it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
court that he is not inhabtant of this country,
on motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, II is or
dered, that the said defendant do appear here on
the first day of the next term and answer the bill
of the plaintiff, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted IN some newspaper Of the city
Of Richmond for two moAths successfully. and
posted at the front door Of the fsrner Capitol in
this city.
a Copy. AMY. ROBINSON, c. c.
Dec IL L1aw8w.i
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ri Office 20 Tbcoter;c!, Carter, late e-.iardisn
~ for Anderson Stone. dec'd--Fhtt ON Shtur-
day the 18th day Of March next, tie asiniMstr.
tors o. sad Anderson Stone, VIII proceed To take
the deposition OF Richard Allen at the house of
John Woodson, in Cumberland county. to be us
cd rs evidence in a su;t in Cumberland Court,
SAID adm'rs. against said Carter, and on Monday
the 2Stlf OF the same month at Cumberland court
house. being court day at that place, the deposi
ton OF John Gillian win be taken to be used for
the same purpose by
BOOKER W0oDSoN G. WIFE, Ad,n'rs.
Jan ". (1aSe4Sp)
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IoHMssoNs. and kEAr, l,sceile,s 6 .-si.r!y.
y snsifhs, kchmond a few doors above ta,
Bel; Tavern, and just opposite cob Mayo's new
building beg leave to inform the inhab;tan sf
Kicamond, Manchester, and their yiciritics. that
they have on hand a large supply of Work. Gem.
posed OF the latest Fashions. viz,An elc giant as
sortment of pearl and topaz Breast Pins, Finger
Kings and Bracelets, plain gold do. of nearly al,
patterns Miniature Settings, mourning and E:noy
Lockets, Ear Rings, mourning and fancy, cor
nelian, topaz, PLAIN gold and common Watch
keys, gold, pebble and glass Seals, gold and
gut Chains, mourning and fancy gold mounted
Necklace, plain and ornan,ented Combs pearl
sna tortoisesheil Segar Boxes, Dirks, Pen Knives
ana scissors; general assortment of silver
spoons and Ladies', Scissor Chains, Thimbles,
feheii Eases, Pens, Spectacles, Tooth Picks,
Ink Stands, Snuff boxes and Tweezers. Moroc.
co Pocket Books and Thread Cases Also. sill
yer and plated Table Ware, consisting of Coffee.
Tea and Milk Pots, Bread Baskets, Sugar Dish.
es, Casters, Tumblers, Salt Stands and Candle.
sucks; ard anumber of other articles too ted;.
Gus 10 enumerate All of which they offer to their
friends on the most moderate terms that can be
afforded. Orders from any place will be thank
fully received and speedily dispatched
December 4. re,tf1
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ITO THE PUBLIC.-The subscribers beg
4 leave to announce to the public that the
whole line of Stages from Petersburg in Virginia,
to Charleston in South Carolina, is now in com
plete order so that persons inclined to adopt
that method of travelling, (but many of whom
have been heretofore deferred on account ofpart
of the line having been out of repair) will in fu-
turc meet with Il certain, speedy, & comfortable
conveyance.-From Petersburg to Fayetteville,
the proportion of the line for which the subgcri4
bers have contracted, the rate Of fare will be Sc
ven cents per mile, with privilege to each pas
senger of 20lbs. of baggage. Every 150lbs. of
baggage over that privilege will pay as one pas
senger or in proportion but while every attention
will be paid to the baggage, there viii be no res
possibility for its loss
WIN. GHOLSON G. WALLACE
Brunswick, (Va) Jan. IL GfOt1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

pUBLIC VENDUE--By virtue of a deed of
trust from VIM. Hall TO the subscribers, of
sundry property, for the purpose of securing the
payment of a debt due William Silanks Gas will
more fully appear by referring to said deed, dated
9Th Dec. 1906, and recorded at the hustings court
of Petersburg, 9th April, 1907 y VIII be sold
without reserve, for ready mouey, ON Thursday
the 4th Februarynext, the sloop ALEXANDRLd,
burthcn between so and 40 tons, with all her tao
kle and apparel, she now lays at Rockets
SAMUEL TURNER, }
DANIEL EPES, T"SfeeS'
JANUARY H. (tds
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

NTORE CHEAP COODS.-JOHN KING,
IVA again respectfully informs his customers <
thu public, that he has just received, by the late
arrivals from Philadelphia and Ecw-Yoik, gen
eral assortment of Fashionable and Scasonable
GOODS, which arc now opening at his Store,
the second door below the Eagle Tavern where
they may be had upon as coed terms, for cash,
as at any other place in the City.
November 6. CepG1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02
(tds.)

sINRESH TEAS-The subscriber has still ON
Il hand few chests and boxes fresh Imperial
and Young Hyson TEAS Also, few pieces best
Company Nankeen, with assortment of Satins,
SILKS, Gauzes and sewing Silks. Having laid in the
above articles HIMSELF in Canton, he can vouch for
the quality and can sell them very cheap
ROBT. n. PAGE.
Jan. H. ct. & T. tf)
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June 10
Mr.. JOHN HOPKINS,

SIR,
DLEASE TO take NOTICE, That shall, on the
18th day OF February next, between the hours
Of in the morning and in the evening, at the
Rising Sun Tavern, in the City of Richmond
and on the 10th of March at the Tavern at New.
Kent Court-House, during the same hours, pro-
coed to take the dispositions of suHdry persons,
to be used as evidence in a suit now depending
and undetermined, in the superior court of Chan
Gerry for the Richmond District, wherein myself
and others are plaintiffs, and you arc defendant
THOs. BURLING
Richmond, Jan. 2, 1908. F1aw4w)
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OTICE.-Willb be sold to the highest bidder,
~ atpublic auction, at Matthews court house,
OIL the second Monday iii February next, being.
court day, upon terms that will then be made
known, the TAVERN and other Real Estate of
Mr. Henry Respess, decd. at the said court
house Consisting of several improved Lots
with about thirtyac of very fertile land attach.
ed thereto; at the same time and place will be
sold one hundred acres of fertile LAND within
one mile of the courthouse and adjoining the re-
sidence of the late William Buckner, Esq. decd
being also part ofthe real estate of said Respess
This property is well worth the attention of any
gentleman who wishes to settle himself upon
good stand for tavern and retail store, the Stu
alton being considered inferior to but few in Vr-
GINA. Will also be sold at private sale, the re-
mainder of the real estate of the said deceased,
consisting of about seven hundred & fifty acres Of
Land, commonly called Cow Neck, lying bet wecn
the waters of Piankitank River & Queens Creek
& commands one of the handsomcst prospects in
Virginia. Titles will be made to the purchasers
of the above property by the subscriber, under
the last will and testament Of the deceased
1OHN d. .TARVIS, Ex'or.
MaahevUs county, CVd.) fan. %. Ceb4tT)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

SALES of Valuable Property-On Monday tb
~ 18th day of February ensuing, will be expo,
sed to public sale, at the late dwelling heuse Of
Alexander Banks, deceased, variety of House,
lold & h'tcaen Furniture three or four likely Me-
SEES, small Wagon and Gear, &c. &c
Terms of saie-Sx months credit for all sums
over fifty dollars, the purchasers giving negotiable
notes with approved endorsers, payable at the
Bank of Virginia r. GRAHAM, Ad,,lr.
Of the estate Of Alert. Banks, with the
gviH annexed.
Dec 81. (tdsA
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lePtf.l

HE. subscribers having formed connecti-
4 on in the Grocery line, under the firm of
SRIDGES 6 ROBERTSON, they now offer
Tor sale at their Store the corner of the street
Leading to Byrd's warehouse, and opposite to
Messrs. Jno. & Robt Gamble, ir's-A general
assortment of GROCERIES-nmnno ,,,l,2Ih O..
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

"A DVERTISEMENT.-W be sold to the
\ highest bidder, at twelve months credit, ON
the 9Th day OF February next, at the late dwelling
mouse OF Doctor John Smith, decd. at King and
Queen courthouse, all the personal estate of the
SAID decd consisting of several Horses, some
Cattle and household and kitchen Furniture. The
purchasers must give bond with approved secu.
rity before the property will be delivered Also.
at the same time most valuable supply of Me-
dcines and the shop materials, together with a
valuable Electrifying Machine, which would be
soid on credit on payment being secured. All
persons indebted to the deceased are reouested
to make payment to INN SMITH the Tx 'ix.
fan. %. (1ooz,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

pATENT M4CHINES FOR SIZZLING
L CORN.-The above valuable Machine in
vented by Paul Pillsbury of Massachusetts,, NAV
now be had of the subscribers in Richmond, who
are exclusively authorised to vend the same in
the state OF Virginia. With one of those Ma
chimes, from 20 to 80 barrels may be shellcd by
two hands in day The price of a single M,
chine at present is 8 IS those inclined to pur-
chase either single machines, patent rights for
counties, or for making and selling any humber
OF machines, will find it their interest 20 apply
early, and all persons are cautioned against en-.
croaching on the patcnt right
Wp. McKIfT
e.. TO4IiKINS,
DERRAUGH G EVANS,
ROBERT 6lcKIAG,
-<LEXP. McKIlN
ROBERT IN DE,
SEWfLL OSGO0D.
RfchDond, January 25, 1893. (1agY3gv J
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lust RECEIVED, general assortment Of
y DUT'CH B0LTLNG CLOTHS, of superior
quaiity-For saleby o. DARaSD4T7,
Oct g. CG1
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ITO BE RENTED. On the Main Street, the
4 herOonlS a6Ove the store in which the Subscri-
Der resides, with or without a commodious Dry
Cellar and a Kitchen
JOHN PUMFREY
Richmond, 2lst Jan 1903 Ttaw3w.1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the
Il Patent-riShc OF erecting, using, &c (within
the greater part of this state southwark of the
bay) one OF the truest, best and most expeditions
sil-Cutting Machines that has ever been intro.
duced INTO this state, by which much superior.
mails are made: any person residing within a suf
iicient distance from this place, who is DESTROYS
OF purchasing such machine, may have oac at
the same price that was given by the subscriber;
and Tor reasonable consideration may likewise
possess an exclusive right of working it within
any such district as may be agreed on.
Richmond, Dec IS, 1907.
AT McCaii's Mandatory on the Basin of the
Canal, are sold Nails of superior quality. at the
following prices and where also is to be had, bar
and hoop iron, Nail Rods, &c. &c.
WROLyC Mt NdTJC
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

NNE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWIRD-
~ Runaway about the 1st instant from the scr
vice Of Mr. William Rawleigh Ito whom he was
hired) black man named JACKSON, house
carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive ap-
pemance, about forty years Of age, five feet eight
or nine inches high From circumstances attend
ing his elopemcnt, it is believed he intends max
ing his way to one of the eastern states and hiss
been provided with false papers of freedora. If
taken within the state and delivered me here or
secured that get him, win give fifty dollars
or if taken cut of the state, one hundred dollars.
ROBERT GAMBLE, Jm
Richmond, Dec. o. Geptf1
TOR SALE.-lChe subscribers DESTROYS Of
4 selling his PROPERTY in this City. The
purchaser will be accommodated with time if re-
auifeds on giyiag satisfactory security.
ShM'L GREGNHOW
Octobei7 Ca3
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

Antigua Rum,
Holland Gin,
18th pf. Cosniac Brandy,
Raspberry ditto.
London particular Ma
deira Wine,
Port, Sherry & Tener-
fife ditto.
Best green Coffee,
Brown & Loaf Sugar,
Best Chocolate,
Gun-Powder, !
Imperial, \
Hyson. SG
Young Hyson & =
Sol,Ching,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

ESOR SALE, 12l, 200 acres of L AND in Ken
4 awha county, in the forks of Great Sandy
river
$4,000 do in Tazewen county, on the waters
of Clinch river:
10000 do; in the county Of wythe, on Reed
and Peak creeks
LOCO do, in Randolph county, on the waters
of Cheat river:
Also, $4,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants
The above Willie sold very low, and great &C
commodation given in the payments.
To RENT, Brick House, on Shocked Hill.
in good neighborlood, and possessing every
accommodation for family.
THOS: NORVELI..
Dec. 10 ff
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I n pursuance Off deed of trust to secure the
Il payment'of certain sums therein expressed,
due from Thomas Randolph and his securities
RaHdoph Harrison, VIM. Randolph andWm.
Sdpwith, to Gaines Geode. The subscribers
will sell for cash on the premises, the 22d day OF
February next it being Court day, certain tract
acres; it being that part of the tract called Now
an which was reserved by the said Thomas Ran
dolph in his deed to George Nicholas Skipwith,
which deed is recorded in the county court of
Amelia. JOHN DANIEL,
WILLIAM BRADLEY
january 2S. T1awtds1
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SS "iiAIh dIG
Soap, Candles,
Rice, Spanish Indigo,
Northern Cheese,
Best Spanish Segars,
Hibbert's Porter and
Brown Stout,
English, Swedish and
Country Iron,
Nail and spike Rod,
Picked Salmon,
F. F. Gum-powder in
kegs,
Raisins, Almonds,
Pepper, Ginger,
Queens-Ware, &c. &c.
&c.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-02-02

I'M OlICE IS HeTe0y gl0eR 90 al Eo'ionl 4 nlag
~ concern, That Mr. JOHN CHEW of Urban
ma, is authorised and empowered by the subscri-
oers to transact any business relative to the late
James Mills, DR.. Robert Spratt, Overton Cosby
81 Co. James Ross & Co. Oyerton Cosby and DE-.
George ID. Spratt. JOHN MINOR,
JAMES ROSS
Jan. IL. (Iaw4w)
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ri Office THE subscriber purposes le.vinp
this City in the course of few DAYS, has
determined to dispose of the whole or any part of
ms STOCK now remaining on hand at a qeyy reeuce.
PRICE; which consists of large andisuperi assert
ment OF Mahogany Furniture, Mattresses of
all kinds and sizes, Paper hangings, Window
Blinds, Fringes, Tasscls, Cords, &c &c.
w. HAIGHT
N. r. Those who feel inclined to purchase, will
apply opposite the City Tavern, on the main street
Dec. 81. rtf1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23

he house of representatives on Saturday
last, passed unanimously, sundry resolutions
approbatory of the policy, pursued by the
executive of the United States with regard
to the belligerant powers of Europe, and
Gondemning particularly, the conduct of
britain, IN her aggressions on the neutral
rights of America.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
PROCLAMATION,
OF the Prince Regent Of PORTUGAL, prior to
his em)arkation for the Braziis.

or the Prince Regent OF PORTUGAL, prior to
his embarkation for the Braziis.
Having endeavored by every possible
means to conserve neutrality, which until
the present time, nv faithful and beloved
subjects have enjoyed, and notwithstanding
my having drained nv roval treasury, and
every other sacrifices which have snbiec-
ted myself, arriving to the excess Of shut
ting tho ports Of my kingdom to the subjects
of my ancient and faithful ally the king Of
Great britain, thereby exposing the com.
merce NJ nv subjects to total ruin and suf
tering by this motive great prejudice in tho
revenues Of nv kingdom fiud that in the
interior nf my Kingdom are marching troops
of the emperor of the French and King Of
Italy, to whom I had united myself ON The
continent. in the persuasion of being no lon-
ger disturbed and that the same arc direc-
ting their march for this capital and wish
ing % avoid the horrible consequences VIII ;cb
may en-uc from defence which wenld be
more horrible than beneficial, serving only
TO she'd blood TO the destruction Of bumahi-
~, and probably to excite in greater de-
gree The disscntion Of troops who have come
TO this kingdom, with the declaration and
promise not 20 Commit the least hostility
Knowing likewise that they are directed
very particularly against nv rovaI person !.
and That my faithful subjects viii be less dis
turbed, il / absent myself from this king-
dom. have resolved for the benefit Of NV
subject Is, to pass tho queen, my Iadv and
mother and with all the royal family for the
States Of america, and establish myself in
toe city of the river January until gene
raj peace. And considering further how
much il behoves 90 leave the government
OF these KINGDOMS in that order which is es-
sential for the good Of them and Of my sub
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
AMsrERpAM, Dc. a0. 10


owe have 70 inform you that this morn
ing we received Official Intelligence Of a
Proclamation issued by The French Emne-
ror from Milan, respecting the Navigation
of Neutrals-the following are the chief
heads OF this Important State PAPER:
Every vessel which has been visited hy
an English ship, or which has submitted ~
make voyage to England, or has paid any
duty to the English government, is bv tbis
alone declared 70 have become deDarfe1oL.
fse, to have forfeited the rights Of her aae.
and shall be considered as English pronep'
ty.
Allvessels which thus through the arbi.
trary measures of the British government
have forfeited the rights Of their Nae. and
might come into our har5ours, or in those Of
our allies, or might fall into the hands of our
ships OF war or privatecrs, are declared
good and lawful prize.
Every vessel Of whatever nation che
may be, or Of whatever Dissertation her
cargo may be, woich is cleared on, in the
harbours OF England, or in English colonies.
orinpiaces in possession OF English troops.
or steering herbourse to England. Fnglisb
colonies, or 20 places in possession Of the En-
giish troops, shall be considered GOOD and
lawful prize" e0'N """
The British islands are declared in state
OF blockade both by sea and landtl
The above decree is dated at Milan. the
18th Dec. 1907,