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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-12
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dilpose of the Estabishmeft on
moderate terms-therc ae. cow
nearly Six hundred Subscribers
and the Lift encreasigg. a
Perlon Of Induftry std Talents
for conducting a Newspaper,
this would be a dedrable Sltua-
tion. Circumstances beyond his
Controul renderlt necessary to
make Sale, it yill therefore be
sold a great Bargain # Applicant
on be made foon.
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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-12

6CCASOned! we arc STalSEgl TO commerce
forthe disclosure Of tie country withstite pos
session of which we are blessed; hut while
we felicitate ourselves uponthe advantages We
enjoy, let us sometimes advert to the misc
sries waieh the aborisiEes endured. Com.
n,erce has blessed with benefits one portion of
the human species, but another felt severely.
its oppression. 1t produces many Blessings,
but generates many vices. 1t is the subtle
poison which has yitiated and produced the
downfall of all Republics, lraised them TO an
exalted height in the political scale, that their
precipitate fall ght be the more melancholy
and exemplary.
The ambition, luxury, and love of riches,
which it instils. the vices that these produce,
must ever prove ininicaI to tn. existence ola
government which pure morals are the basis
and support OF: every nation has its meridian
of power; commerce, with its attendant VIC
es, hurries on this meridian, and the nation,
in proportion to its extent, is prematurely
discovered by its oyergrown bulk.
Agriculture and manufactures are nearly
allied were commerce extinct the first would
receive an impulse from new quarter, and
direct its attention to the support of the se-
cend this would keep alive spirit OF indus
try; both would prosper by mutual depend
ance, and with no foreign enemy to appre-
bend, we should truly be an independents ma
tlon The revenue would be diminutive, but
the expenditures would be proportional
A curious work has lately been published in
England, proving that Great Britain derives
no elnolument from commerce that her m,-
nufsctures is her only support; and that she
would be as independent and powerful as at
present, ii dcprived commercial intercourse
with every part Of the world: this would i'm
part array of light to the above subject.
NGw-YoRK, Feb. 6.
The ship General Hamilton, which arrived
last evening, left Amsterdam on the 9Th of
December. We have papers by her to the
10th, but, excepting the following article,
they contain nothing to interest an American;
reader. The news Of the arrival of Taliey-
rand at the Hague is coatradcted. The king
Of Holland had returned, bat the queen re-
manned at Paris.-There had been no general
seizure Of American property at Amsterdam,
but some ships, which had been into England
were under seizure. There was report,
that Americans were enlarged in French
ports.
IA Amsterdam paper of she 1o.h of De
c~mb-r con, aims az article of Calais, OF the
Sd which says, she Austrian courier which
weas from here TO England, has returned
aod his rSpos, is very favorable The me-
diasion which tie proposed 20 the British
government appears 10 have been accepted.
II, is said thar The negotiations are 5000 to /.
confluence.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-12
In Common touncis,

FEHHO-7hI 10, SO.
Ordered, That the following peisoas up
pointed commissioners for suneriRte'aiiing s:.e
elections to lie held in tie di.iorent yards Of
the town On Tuesday tie FIST dly Of lhiarch
next, for the purpose Of eieaii. 8 meiliseis oe
the common council fer TIE ensui 6 eas>-
viz.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-12

Printing in all its various Dl &c
Handsomely executed 81 this Office
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17

probating it as Th;n,us, and Urging The people, !
m order TO relieve themselves from lis pressure,
TO tnrn GU, and vote for The federal tioke,l!
Unfortunately, IN The counties of Rensselaer,
and Montgomery, the people were led 20 believe,
the moment that the enlarge as wanton-
y adopted by their government, without neces.
sity--and III the vain hope of removing it, were
induced to vote Tor the federal ticket; by such
means, and Others equally ba did that ticket
triumph iii those Two counties. In Washington
and Saratoga, 1t appears, that the embargo was
better unders,cod--the opposition TO il was view
ed in these two counties in its true light. as be-
ing calculated to aid the cause of cue foreign G.
nemies, as being the offspring of faction, if not
OF 'reason--and hence they have given Decided
rnajortics to the republican ticket. The same,
We presume, may be said of Clinton aud Essex
In tie western district, so far as we have re-
ceived accounts the republican n,e est has main
tanned its ground To that district, if our cause
oe saved, we shall be indebted for its salvation
That it will be saved, we derive the strongest
hopes, not oaly from the We, bal intelligence re-
eeived; but from tAe circumstance, that since
Monday evening. the FEEDER alis,s have entirely
ceased TO exulr and rejoice in their anticipated
general triumph 1t is said, indeed. that on
tuesday morning they PUT stop to arrange
nents they had been making, and which were
in considerable forwardness, for general and
splendid exhibition Of federalism triumphant
lAlb Reg.
The President OF the United State.
left the city of Washington on the 6tl
inst. on q short visit to Monticello.
| An arrival at New-York brings Londor
news to the Goth March, one day later thar
has been previously received.
The House of Lords have passed the
bill furthering the operation of the Order,
in Council.
The Common Council of London have
presented an address to the King assurin,
him of "their unshaken attachment to hi
most sacred person and government not
however, without considerable opposition
| The tone of federal triumph, is some.
what reduced, it viii be seen, by tile fol
lowing paragraph, from the Boston Roper
tory.
In Rhode Island, by happy understand
ing between the fe6eralists and moderat,
democrats, the political character Of tht
state stands very well.
Late letters from Hamburg, received ir
his city this morning, state, that th, Ame,
rican property at Hsmburgh, under seizure
| by the French, has been released.
[.W Y tan.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17
British Orders Of Council

The blessed effects of this new maritime
system of plumber, are beginning to be felt
by our merchants. The ship Active, be-
longing TO this port, with a cargo of salt
from ST. Ubes, returning home, was CAP,
tured and carried into almou h. and has
been condemned, vessel and cargo
There are two other ships under similar
circumstances, detained in British ports.
Dem. Press.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17

AT General Court Martial assembled on
board the United States ship the Ches
apeake, in the harbor OF Norfolk and
state OF Virginia, on Monday the fourth day
OF January, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eight, and CON.
tlnued by adjournment from day to day, I'M
III Monday the eighth day of February,
in the same wear.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17


The Court pursuant to an order from the
honorable Robert smith, Secretary of the
navy OF the United States, TO Captain John
Rodgers directed, bearing date on the Sc.
ycnth day Of December, in The wear of ON
Lord one thousand eight hundred end se.
ven, proceeded (aS therein they are direct.
ed) to try James Barron, ESQ. a cantain
in the Navy of the United States, uno, ,bn
Charges in the said warrant stated. and
therein preferred against him: and having
heard all the evidence, and the prisoners
defence, and very maturely and thoroupbIv
OPINION: 'O''0"'"s
lhe first charge stated against captain
James Barron in the warrant of the honor.
able, Secretary of the Navy is in these
words
" For negliigentIy performing the duty
SPEcITIcATIoN."
LIST. " In that he did not visit the frigate
chesapeake, during the period she remained
Hampton Roads, and before she proceeded
to sea, as often as he was in duty bound
to do"
~. " In that when he did visit her, he
did not, as it was his bounden duty to do.
examine particularly into her state and con.
iition."
In deciding upon this charge, the court
Will make the following statements:
list. It appears to the court, that captain
lanes Barron did visit the frigate Ckesa-
'eake twice during the period She remain
ID in Hampton Roads, and before she pro-
.eeded to sea, that is between the fourth
md twen,y-frst days Of June last. And as
y the naval regulations, issued by the com
nand OF the President of the United States,
he number of visits which the commander
i squadronis directed to pay to the ships
! his squadron or division is left to his own
discretion, the court is of opinion, that cap
am Barron was made the Judge upon this
ubJec' himself-and seeing in the evidence,
% reasons existing at that time, to ques-
ION the proper exercise of his discretion
? this respect, the Court are of opinion
hat this first specification is not proved.
"a. 1t does not appear to the court, that
'hen captain James Barron did visit the
rigate Chesapeake, he examined particu-
lrly into her state and condition. But az
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17

.Nc7g- York Election. When our last pa
per went to press, such had been the ef
feet Of delusion, particularly in the Eas-
tern district, we were almost on the point
Of yielding to the federalsts their claim TO
= majority in the next House of Assembly.
But subsequent accounts afford us ground
10 believe, that Notwithstanding the man
advantage taken of an embarrassing but
necessary measure Of the federal govern
ment--the EMBARGO-the republicans
VIII still retain majority in the councils
Of the state. The dcpravily Of federalism
was never more conspicuous than m this
election--men who but few weeks previ-
Gus to the election, we're heard repeatedly
10 declare, that the embargo was indispen-
fsb'y necessary 20 the maintenance Ct our na,ion.
a soveyeigu'y land that the government had no
otlc alternative but 20 adept il or som ethirg
wosss--wcre seen in oaucnsses and OF the polls
TAX. dec ded stand against thar measure, &C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17
PRESENT.
Can. JOHN RODGERS, President,

''0 I1'' TNo, Fresident,
CAPTAINS, VIM. cambridge, \
Hugh G. Campbell
Stephen Decatur, jr.
aud John Shaw. .
masters CemD1andant. :
John Smith, and SS
David Porter s
Lienfs. Joseph TarbelI, :.
jacob Jones,
lanes Lawrence, and
Charles Ludlow,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-17

Late letters from Hamburg, received in
ms city this morning, state, that th, Ame-
rican property at Hamburgh, under seizure
by the French, has been released.
IN Y. tan.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
GUN POWDER
FOR SHE,

and SALT PETRE, WANTED.
- HE Subscribers have become partners
II in the Gun POWDER WoRKs, in the
Dighbo hood Of This city, formerly carried
on under the firm of Hugh Warden and
Sons the said firm being dissolved by mu-
tual consent.
The partners whose firm is hereunto
subscribed, will contract for large ouan.
tity of Salt Petre, either crude or refined,
Of the best quality, 10 be delivered 10 them
in This city, or TO Mr. John Leslie ON
Mr.. Joseph Darmsdalt, merchants, who
viii keep samples ofihe gun powder made
Al the works aud receive orders for IL q,
Letters addressed to the subscribers in
Richmond, will be duly answered. They
assure the public that their powder has met
with general appreciation, it is made glazed
and clean, equal 10 quality TO imported
powder, and they will furnish il in large
or small qualities Of every description.
according TO orders which may be sent 10
them il will be delivered new from tho
works, and on such reasonable terms ne
they hope viii procure it a preference In
powder from abroad or from other states.
As the said works have been establish.
ed at considerable expense, and are superi-
or 10 several respects to any in the upper
country, so as TO make the powder in a
more perfect manner, the partners hone
they will meet with that encouraoemen,
which Improvement deserves from gene
rous people. JOHN ELLIS AND
HUGH WARDEN.
Riehmonl, April 18th, 1903. wan
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
IN COUNCIL. Nav 6. 1905 =.

way %, toOS.'
Proposals will be received by the Exc
cutive until Friday the I7th day of June
next, for making 800 Rifles, Of the follow.
ing description, viz
The barrel to be three feet nine inches
long, and Of caibre suited TO carry a b.,l
OF halt an ounce weight, ayoirdupois. with
four loops to con6ue il in the stock. The
screw OF the breech TO contain four h,,I
threads to confne il in the barrel, Tie
slght nearest The muzzle to be tao and ore
tourth inches from the end of the barrel IN
the centre thereof, and the sight nearest
the breech TO be fourteen inches from the
bret ch.end OF the barrel.
The stock TO be made of curled mamie mr.
black walnut wood well seasoned Ohe ma.
pie will be preferred.) Tn breach of the
stock to be fifteen inches and three for,,bs
long from the end OF the barrel 10 the heel,
and the stock, if made of maple, to be
colored with aqua FORTS.
good double bridled lock, with fric.
ton wheel in the end OF The hammer
spring. The lock plate to be FIVE & an half
inches long, one inch broad, and all the
several parts thereof, 10 be made in due
proportion thereto. The mounting to be
made OF brass well polished. The parts
to consist Of heel plate, guard, three
ihimb!es, nose piece, patchbox, spring,
&c. 1 he guard to be formed with curve
rising from The stock, to support the hand
when the finger is applied 10 the trigger,
The forward end of the guard 10 be coDs
fined TO the stock, with stud and pin and
the tale thereof with wood screw. One
screw in the breech for confirming the bar,
rel in the stock, the end of which screws
into the trigger plate, and through which
there is female screw. Two screws 10
contine the lock 10 the stock and barrel,
which screws are to be case hardened.
Two wood screws in the heel plate, ore
wood screw in the tale of the guard and
seven small wood screws in the patch bog.
The trigger TO be case hardened. The
Rifle to be furnished with bullet moulds
and wiper suited 10 its calibre a ram
rod of good hickory wood stained win
squatortis, and bayonet.
DANL. l.. HYLTON,
Clk. Of the Cl.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Valuable Lands.

HEsubscriber will Sell, on credit, or ex.
Il change for Property in Riclrrond or its
ueighborhood, the following LANES, 70 wit:
822 acres in the state of Kentucky, by survey
bearing date the 10th day of Oaober 1897. wing
and being in The ds,ria set apart for the officers
and soldiers of the Virginia state line, On Little
Barren river.
Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky. ty survey
bearing date the 10th October 1877, likewise ".
ing in the distria set apart for the officers and
soldiers of the Virginia state linz, on the north
side OF Little river, a branch of Cumberland RI
yer, ard about two and an half miles from the
mouth of Little river.
Also, $50 acres Of Land in The county of Nav
son, state Of Virginia, on Old Town creek. about
miles from Mason courthouse.
lndisputable titles will be made to the above
mentioned lands; and plots of each tiaa may be
seen on application to the subscriber residing in
Richmond.
THOMAS BOHANNAN.
January ODD, 1903. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
By the Lienfenqnf Governor ofthc Conn
mon7oealh Of Virginia.
a Proclamation.

WHEREAS it is represented 10 tho Executive
that the shop Of DR.. Thomas e. Elliott Of Char.
lotte county, containing medicine, furniture and
other property of considerable value, was con
sumed b. fire on the night Of the 18th instant,
and there ~ just cause to believe that the said
shop was feloniously set on FIRE by some malig.
nant incendary or incendiaries at this time
unknown and whereas IT is also represented
that some time in the month Of March or April
last the dwelling house OF Robert Barclay If the
county of King William was destroyed by FIRE
believed TO proceed in like manner from the fe
lonious act Of some auoeious incendiary or in.
cendiaries (at this time also unknoyn) with a
view TO The destruction Of The family Of the said
Robert Barclay. I have therefore thought III, .
with the advice Of the council Of state, 10 issue
This proclamation hereby offering a reward of
one hundred dollars for the discovery and appre.
henson, and on prosecution 70 conviction. Of
the incendiary or ineendiaries in either of the
foresaid cases. And do moreover onioin all Of
hcers civil and military and exhort the good peo-
pie Of The commonwealth 70 use their best en-
deeavors 20 discover. apprehend and cause to he
brough 10 justice The incendaries aforesaid
Given under my hand, as Lieutenant Gov.
e. - ernor, with the seal Of the common
wealth annexed, at Richmond this 9Oth
day of April, 1903.
(SignCd)
ALEXANDER MeRAE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
May 20, 1908 tbs

by virtue of deed of trust executed to
Edward P. Chambsrlsyne, dec. and
myself by James B. Littepaee, to secure
the payment ofsundry debts therein men.
toned, due by the said Littlepage, to Ben.
jsmin Mosby, assignee of William Dam
bridge. shall on Wednesday the first
day of June next, proceed to sell TO the
highest bidder, for ready money, at King
William courthouse, certain tract or par.
eel of LAND, lying and being in the pa
Fish ofSt. Johns, and county of King vii.
liam, and commonly known as and called
by the name of Palmers, containing by
estimation Four Hundred and Fifteen A.
ores Of high Land, and One Hundred A.
cres Of Marsh Land, be the same more OF
less, and bounded by the lands Of Bernard
Moore William Gregory, George w. P.
Gusts and John Quarles, dec. and Ma,a-
pony River. BERN'D LIPSCOMB.
February "a. wtds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
MILITARY LANDS

In THE STATES OF OHIo AND KEFTUcKr.
y HE subscriher. has for SALE, sundry vau.
y able tracts Of LAND. on the waters of the
Miami and Scioto rivers, STATE of Ohio Also.
on the waters OF Cumberland and Green rivers,
state of Kentucky, which will be sold low for
cash or coed bonds-For furrher particulars en-"
quire of William Price, register, who has the I'll
tie papers, or to
William Du-Val.
Buckinghan January 90 1909 v,,r
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Advertis

I'VE public are hereby notified that I SHAH
\ move the county court Of Charlotte on the
hTst day Of July court next. 20 discontinue the
public road leading from Cadwallader Ione,'s
Tavern by my house 70 Coles's Ferry road in the
said county of Charlotte.
EDMUND PATRICK.
May 10. ui,,T
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Land for Sale.

LAND FOR SALE.---Prsuant to a deed O.,
trust executed to the subscribers by Sohn Miller,
for the purpose of securing the payment of sundrv
debts therein mentioned SriX be sold upon the frst
Monday in January 1903, for cash upon the pre-
misses, tract Of land, mentioned in said deed ~
ing upon the waters Of Locketts and Harris creck,
in the county Of Prince EdSuard, and SUPPOSED to
contain between SIX and seven hundred acres. We
shall make snch title is transferred to rs by sand
Miller, Saving all former incu,,tberances The
improvements upon this iaud such as are usaal
upon snug PdntatiOns in this part of the country,
out better fenced than usual.
Prime Edward, DC Is, 1907.
Charles WOODSON,
JAMES MADISON,
Trustees.
- The above sale is postponed till Tues.
day the 2Sth day of June next.
April 30, 1908 low
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Boots and Shoes.

Fair tops, back straps, 80
Ditto &
Suwarrows, z
Half Boots, S
Plantation and light fine shoes, 1856 12s
Do. second * third qualities, 7s6 98
Negro shoes (strong) IS Is
Girls do. As Is
Boys do. $50 Csc
Childrens' shoetees, SIS 4s6
Fire Buckets S ~ S 5 per pair
Brides, Sursingles, Whip thongs, Spur lea
theirs, Hame strings, Back Bands, Lead
ing, Garden, Hambro and Fishing lines.
Any OF the above articles made TO orders
left at the Penitentiary Store, second door
above the Eagle Tavern.
ID. J. BURR
April %, 1908. Gavin 1awtO
81 The Shoes are reduced much 6elozy
the former Prices
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
January S, 1909.
AbSconded

oN the morning of the 9th inst. from the Sub.
sC.Ioe,, an apprentice to the Taylor's business
IN the 2Oth year of his sgs about feet 8 or 8
'hehe' high, very much frecked. hia hair of
'ea color and stout nade--Ths boy vas bound
10 me by the Otphan's Court cf Prince George
County and all persons are cautioned from haI-
oorh's o. employing him, their Z ri. az the
utmost ngors OF the law will be enforced again,
.he e" reward OF five dollars will he paid for
William Morris.
Petersbursh, May 10. 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
New Publications
Just received and for sale at the Ar
gus Office & Book Store,

A Winter Ill London or Sketch
es of Fashion a novel, in . volumes, by T S.
Sur.
Sketches of the History, Genius.
DEPOSITION. Accomplishments, Empoynents,
Customs, Virtues, and Vices. of the Fair Sex,
in all parts of the Word in,erspersed with ma 4.
ny singular and entertaining Anecdotes
Times Tell Tale: a Comedy.
in FIVE acts by Henry Siddens.
Comma, or Italy F.; by Mad. De
Stae Holsie!n, in vols
Rural Philosophy; or Reflections
on Know Ieege. Virtue aud Happiness chiefly in
reference TO life of retiremen, in the country,
by Ely Bates, Esq.
Ira and Isabella; or the Natural
Children; novel, by the late w. H, Brown, of
Boston.
Historical Grammar or a Chro-
nological Abridgment of Universal History, by
C. Bingham, of Boston.
Ballads and Lyrical Pieces, by
Walter Scott, E'q.
MAY 81 1903 w4
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Buckingham, January 90 1908. w,f
Sale of NEGROES.

tn pursuance of deed of trust execued to me
Aby John Oghby of the county of Person, North
Carolina, for purposes therein expressed, shall
on the 9;h # June next. if fair, if not the next
fair day, proceed to sell, a, the Red House in
Caswell county IN C to the highest bidder.
for ready mony, the following slaves to wi, ..
James, Davy, Tom. Adam, Bob. and Major. or
as many of them as will be sufficient to answer
the purposes of said deed.
VIM. S. Archer.
Nav % 1903 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
CAUTION.

A LII person. are hereby Cautioned against
trespsssirg or committing depredations on
my lands in Orange county, at their peril the
subscriber being determined TO prosecute such as
disregard this notice to the utmost extent of the
law.
Peter Lora.
May 18th. 1908. vs..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Petersburgh, May 10. 1908.

81" Mr. Diddep of Richmond, and Mr. Hen.
~ sumpter Of Manchester. will oblige me bv i.
wing any information in their power, CONCERNING.
The SAID boy. w NJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
Penitentsary Store.

VIE subscriber, Agent for the Peniten,iary,
Il offers for sale the following articles, the ma
nufacture ofthat institution at very low prices for
cash only at retail and at 90 credit at wholesale,
for approved endorsed negotiable notes
y 4 IL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-31
10 Dollars Reward

ID UNAWAY from the subscriber on the I1th
4Nof December last. a negro woman named
ca ARLOTTE late the property of Mrs
IImherlake OF Hanover county. She is of I
light complexion about five feet high, has 4 scar
on her forehead, supposed to be IS or SO years
old. 1t is supposed she is harbored in Rich.
mond by her husband who is hired at the Armo.
ry, or in New Kent by some Of his relations, or
acquaniauces
The above reward will be paid to any person
who will deliver the said woman TO the subscri-
Der or secure her in any Jail.
WILLIAM w DICKINSON
Richmond. April 27, 1903. r,f.1