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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-04-12

= ANNON BALL & GRAPE SHOT.-Pro-
~ posals will be received at this office for
quantity of Cannon Ball and Grape Shot for "a
Founders, and Cannon Ball and grape or Canister
Shotfor Founders, to be delivered OH nayigable
water intlie state of Massachusetts.
ALSO, for quantity of the same articles in
the state of New-Jerscy or New York.
Also, for quantity Of the same articles in
Virginia or maryland.
The election to have the ball and shot cast in
iron moulds or otherwise, is desired, as the art-
cles must be perfectly globular & smooth, & for
that purpose, will undergo strict inspection be-
fore receipt or payment
Dimensions of the several kinds Of ball and
shot will be given.
TENCH COKE, PwveyOr
Of Public Supplies.
Philadelphia; March 81, 1903. 1aw4w1
ID ICHMOND TURNPIKE COMPANY
IN At meeting of the directors of the said
company on TUESDAY the 10th February, 1908.
ReSolVed, That call offive dollars on each share
be made on the Stock holders in the said compa-
ny, and that they pay the same to their Treasurer
on or before the fifteenth of April next.
A copy. n. SHEPPARD, CLERK.
o. The stock holders must not expect me
require it, does the duty which have under
taken to perform for the company, impose it on
me. N. SHEPPARD.
February 10 EHl
EOR SALE, t2t,0UO acres of LAND in Ken
L awha county, i'll the forks of Great Sandy
liver;
24,oco do. in Tazewen codnty, on the waters
of Clinch river:
10000 do. in the county of Wythe, on Reed
and Peak creeks
1000 do in Randolph cotint7, on the waters
of Cheat river:
Also, $4,000 acres of Virginia Land Warrants
The above will be sold very low, and great ac-
comnodadon given in the payments
To RENT, Brick House, on Shockoe-Hill
in good ncighborhood, and possessing every
accommodation for family.
THOS: NORVELL
Dec 10. IT,
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Superior Court of Chan

Gerry holden at the CapitOl, in the city Of
Richmond. tie 18th day of February, 1908
Robert Birchett, Peter Puryear and Edmund
Birchett, merchants and partners, uf;;crte firm
OF Birchetts and Pur,ear, P,aimiSS--Aglirst
Thomas Stokes, administrator of VIM. Stokes,
deceased, Defendant.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act of
Assembly ard the rules of this court, and it APP
pearing to the satisfaction OF the court, that he
IS not an inhabit:unt of this country on Lotion of
the plaintiffs by counsel, 1t IS ordered, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first day of
the next term, and answer the bill of the plain
tits, and that COPY of this order be forth with
inserted in some newspaper published in the city
OF Richmond for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door of the Capitol in the said
city.
4 Copy. Testc, PETER TINSLEY, g. C.
March 30 Cr,,o,,l
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{ NE HONDREDDOLL.fRS REWARD
~ Runaway abou the LIST instant from the SER
vice OF M. William Rawleigh (to whom he was
hredO black man named JACKSON, house
carpenter by profession, of thin consumptive APP
Pcarance, about forty years OF age FIVE feet eight
or nine inches high From circumstances attend
ing his elopcment, It's believed he intends max
ing his way to one of the casttrn states and has
been provided with false papers of freedom. f
taken within the state and delivered me here or
secured that get him, will give fftg ciollsrs,
or II taken out of the state, hundred dollars,
ROBERT GAMBLE, Ian.
Richmond, Dec 60 Teptf1
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ROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSI
~ NESS.-T'he subscriber respectfully offers
his services to his friends and the pubic in the a.
bovc line cfb,isness and solicts their patronage.
G. GREENHOW
Dec. IS. Toa,ytf1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-03-11

active partlin favor OF one OF Two treat fiva,
candidates. DO You efdcntiy seize the oc-
casicn, and fol. tific seem 10 Law aside the
cunning of the Tiger and assume his fierce
ness. Be loud and fluent and bold in praise
/ OF your faveurite.--EAto, his talents to the
sktes.--Assign to him the most rare and cvcn
Incompatible virtues. Talk of bis Roman
simplicity and Chcsterfcldian poiitencss-
OF his profound knowledge of mankind, and
unsuspicious frankness-of his .unbounded
gratitude to his friends and his liberal for
Siveness OF his enemies &c &c. When all
other things are equal givc your vo.e 20 man
who has an office already, as Won thereby
nave another vacancy to fill, and another
change to procure friends. Whatever may
be the result of your efforts or the event Of
the election, the public will assign much Of
tfe support your candidate has received 10
your influence, asdupou all future occasions
You will be considerably every body as a most
formidable enemy and a most useful friend.
d. A. L. L. D. -
find, my dear Callidus, / was not ful!y a.
ware OF the extent of the task undertook TO
perform. My epistle has already extended
To an unreasonable length, and the subject is.
az yet tar from beng exhausted. E.chanst-
ca, dhd say! lhavc not yet touched on the
art OF making speeches in public, in which
man may exhibit his modest merit to the
pest aoNantase, and even give a history OF
himself without mourning the charge of ego
tism. Theart of writing circular letters +: of
making charitable, Donations; composing
newspaper paragraphs and ESSAYS, &c. &c
fruitful and important topics shall
be the subject of some future moment of lci-
sure. Your welfare, my young pupil & friend,
Is the hrst object OF my heart. Independent of
the sympa. Thy and affection which subsists
between congenial souls. my pride feels the
liveliest interest in he'success of one whose
principles, practices and pursuit sare entirely
OF my own formation. May the system (
have adopted succeed in conducting you thro'
the shoals and quicksands OF civil discord to
the safe haven OF popular favor, prays, your
sincere and devoted friend, .. -
VOLPONIUS.
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tsible for the uprejudiced mind 70 parallel
them with those of Mr.. Madison There is
about him depth of political science. a
steady uniformity of opinion and of conduct,
whether We view him in the cony ention oppo-
sing the eloqlence of an Henry, or the aigu-
ments OF MIR. Monroe; whether we view him
advocating the constitution, or supporting it "a
gainst the weight of federalism, which raises
him above the level of ordinary men. Compa-
risons are always invidious but this / will
say, that no man has devoted himself more
assiduously to the service of his country, than
Mr. Madison; that Mr.. Monroe is brought
forward under more suspicious circumstan-
ces, that his future course is involved in mys-
terry, and that until his friends avow the dit
ference between his opinions and those of
Mr. Madison; will oppose his election as
dangerous to my country.
PUBLICOLA.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

our Merchants, orc would be induced to con +.
s'der war with America is inevitable.
As yet however, we dissent from that OPT
Mon, for we cannot believe chat the Anne
rican government, and still less the Ame-
rican people, viii run head ,cng to their
own ruin. Among those Of our ,nerch ants
who do not trade with the United States.
the name OF Am erica is as odious as the
Dutch were to our ancestors, i'm the DAYS
Of Cromwell, and in this quarter, a war
would of course be highly popular. Even
OF the merchants trading to America, the
major part are disposed to take all hazards
OF war, rather than abate title of our ma =
dolal demands; SO that it is chiefly to our
manufacturers that the prospect OF such a
Contest is matter of alarm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

MARRIEb---On Saturday the 19tI, inst,
Mr.. JOHN TURPIN, of Georgia, 10 the
amiable and Tuch admired MISS SARAH
FlNNEY, of this county.
- On Thursday the 18th inst by tho
kev. Mr. Blair, Mr.. RICHER TUHPIN.
fCumberland, to the an;able, elecant ND
beautiful MISS REBECCA B. SMITH.
the only daughter Of Samuel Smith. ESD
deceased, of Chesterfield,
"Hail welded love! ly gracious Heaven
desigh'd,
1t nt once the source and glory of mankind
us this can toll and grief and pain assuage.
Secure our youth and dignity our age
lis this fair fame and guiltless pleasure
brings,
And shakes rich plenty from its brooding
wings;
Gilds duty's toughest path with friendships
ray,
And strews with roses sweet the narrow
way"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

lowing extract from TIE Npeech of Mr.. Cans
ming IN the III luse of Commons, in the debate
on the address in answer to tie kings
speech, taken from the London Coarier If
the 22d January---' With respect (Said NJ.
Z" Cann,ng) to t!;e differences with hrlria
sea, tt had been thought right, Frankly and
" solernnly, TO disayow the Unauthorized a.;G
" OF hostility towards the ChesapeaH. the
"provocation which had been received.
y went far to excuse the officer who coma
Nmi'ted that act, but the right OF 5eatchirg
"ships Oh war had never been acted upon
"lons, and in latter times il had never tjrht,
"acted upon at all it was therefore ,ao's
fright to abandon this unfoHnded pretens..
"on unequivocally, but in so doing his MAJ
"Jes'y ministers determined not To con.
"cede poirt Of what the strict and es.r.,.
"hshed right OF Britain and t,.e Usage of
"nations justified and required the Brit;if,
"government TO support.
with respect to the orders Of council.
retaliating the restraints OF the French oos
Nerninent on our commerce, he maintained
our right to so as far as France, and make
France feel the effects of her own Injustice.
that we could hope to bring her to be morn
reasonable"
ms extract we are told CONTAINS all
that Mr. Canning said upon the subject. in
w"ien America can be supposed TO have u
direct interest.
IL furnishes nothing new, FOR il has long.
been understood that the AFFAIR OF the Che.
sapeakc, involving the right to- search shin.
OF war was disavowed by the British ,-o<
vcrnment, but that il would not relinap, sb
the right of search of merchant ships. ON
this latter point then the two governments
are at issue, and if neither will rccetIe we.
cannot perceive for the u. S. any thing bur
one of two alternatives, war or perpetual
embargo. Pub. LeGg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
Dn@tscripl.
NEW YORK, March II.
LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS

LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS.
Yesterday arrived at this port the fast
sailing ships Factor and Frances. beth from
Grcenock, the former in passage of 81
days, and the latter in 30. BY these arri-
yals, the Editor ofthc Mercantile Advert
ser, has received regular files of London
papers tothe 10th February, inclusive, Lii
vcrpool to the nth, and Greenock papers,
and the Clyde Shipping Lists, both to the
18th Feb. from which many interesting
articles are copied.
The news of the Embargo reached Fall
mouth, by the British Packet, on the 22d
Of Feb. but has produced no apparent sensa-
ton on the public mind, at least none that
we can gather from our papers for, con-
trary to the usual practice of the English
editors, it is mentioned without either GEN.
sure or APPRECIATION.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
ChnnneH unrLIa

Changed Worlds -
On Saturday the 18th Inst Mrs. lane
COURTNEY, about 6e years Of age, wife of
Elder John Courtney, Baptist Minister of
this City.
rs a wife, mother, a neighbor & friend
TO society let her own works speakfor her
rs christian, upwards of thirty wears firm
IN the faith of glorious the gospel. -, ng
IN the merits Of the adorable savioo, C,h.,se
the Lord for salvation. She left this world
IN hope of glorious resurrection to eter-
nal lie, and we can but hope has ceased
from trouble and is at pest
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
WASHINGTON CITY, March 18.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
THURspAY, FkBRuARY 17.


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II.
On this day a motion of Mr. Daqpson to
apponta committee to enquire at what time
it would be proper to adjourn, was after
short debate, ordered to lie on the table.
The following message was received from
the President of the U. States, and referred
to a committee of the whole on the state of
the Union.
TO the Senate and House ofref,resentatiUes
Of the United States
| have heretofore communicated 20 Con-
gress the DEGREES of the government of
France of November OF, 1906, and of
Spain of February 10, 1907, with the or
ders of the British government of January
and Nov. 1907.
now transmit decree Of the Emperor
of France of December IL, 1867, and ST.
milar decree OF the Sd Of January, by his
most Catholic majesty. Although the de
cree of France has not been received by
official communications, yet the different
channels cf PRONUNCIATION through which
the public are possessed oft, with the for
NAL testimony furnished by the government
Of Spain i'm their decree, leave us without
a doubt that such an one has been issued.
These DEGREES and orders taken together,
want little Of amounting 10 a declaration
that every neutral vessel found on the high
seas, whatsoever be her cargo, aud whatso-
ever foreign port be that of her departure
or destination, shall be deemed lawful
prize: and they prove more and more the
expedlency of retaining our vessels, our
seaman and property within our own har-
0Ors until the dangers 90 which they are
exposed, can be removed or le ssened
TIL JEFFERSON,
March II, 1903.
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BALTIMORE, March Is.
LATEST FR0M ENGLAND.

Capt Tucker, of the North America, ar
rived yesterday, in short passage from
Dartmouth, (Efgiand) brought no late pa
peTs. He inform that the kings speech,
delivered at the opening Of parliament on
2lst january, which he had seen, contain
ed nothing of particular Importance rela-
tive 70 this country 1t declared deter
animation vigorously to prosecute the war
against France, SC. Negotiations Tor peace
were muck talked CT, however. in England
at the time captain T. sailed. The follow.
ing officia! note was politely handed to the
editor by captain Tucker.
The Ladf Arabela Packet is arrived
at Falmouth. from New York, in % DAYS,
aad brings az account ofan Embargo being
lsiG on American vessels within the ports
Of the u. S. advice of which has been re-
ceived here by me mis- day.
Given unt.er my hand Dartmouth, 18th
Jsnuary, 1903 A. HUNT,
Wee Consul for the United STATES.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
HOUSE OF LORDS. Feb. a.

.dmericd.-Lord Grenvilie observed. that
he had read and heard with regret, that
the President of the Uni,ed States of Amer
lea had refused to ratify the Treaty con-
cluded by the commissioners appointed by
both countries, for the purpose of carrying
that beneficial object into execution. He
should regret rupture with Anne RIGA the
more because 1t must necessarily give an
increase to the French interest which he
had no doubt would soon lead to the over.
throw of the constitution and independence
of America. Before, however, we arrived
at the extremity of rupture with America,
he hoped every eXertion would be made to
adjust our differences in manner consis.
tent with the honor, the dignity, and indie
pendence ofboth nations.
Lord Hawkesbury would content himself
with stating, for the satisfaction of their
LOrdships, that whenever the discussion
should take place, it would appear that G.
very thing had been done by his MaJesty's
government to produce a reconciliation,
consistent with the feelings & honor of both
countries.
Lord Erskipe wished to know whether the
United States were made acquainted with our
Orders in Council at the time they had ordered
their embargo
Lord Hawkcsbury replied that trcv we're not
Lord Holland moved, that there be laid be-
fore the House copy of the French Decree
ofthe Dist November, 1906 and copy of such
information rs ministers had received from Neu-
trails and Friendly Powers, OF the mode in
which that Decree had been executed
Earl Grey gave notice that lie SHOULD; move
on some future day, for ali such documents as
related to the attack on Constahtnople, in or
der to exhibit to this country and to the world
the gross misrepresentation which had gone
abroad.--AdlOurncd.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

dent o6the u. 6. or Ameries tos III non
ses OF Congresa, communicative his refu-
sal 10 rdtiry the Treaty concluded be-
tween the commissioners appointed on
the part OF his majesty and the u. 5. about
year since. The aoS- gentleman made
, few brief observations, tendimg to shew
the mischief that arose from the non-ratifi-
cation, and expressnga hope that an ami
cable arrangement was not inIpracticapie,
concluded with motion according to his
notice.
Mr. Secretary Gaming was apprehensive
difficulty OF form might have arisen (for
thsir could have bcenno other difficulty, as
to The production Of the paper referred to in
the hon. gentleman's mo,ion. There was
nothing in America that correspondctl with
our Gazette; and the copy of the Pres-
dents Message sent to this country bv his
majesty's ambassador, was in fact only ex-
racted from newspaper On this Clay,
however, he (Mr Canning) had seen the
American minister, who had pI omised TO
furnish him with an authentic opy, which
might enable his majesty's government TO
fulfil the object, ofthe non. gentleman's mo-
ton. Whether or not the President could
ratify, or refuse to ratify the treaty, with
out the consent OF Congress, was question
arising out oft he American constitution,
WIN ltlG III lIllS COUn-
try had nothing to do. The Congress could
do nothing till the President had transmit
ted the Treaty to them, and the power of
transmitting or not transmitting, was in eff
feet equal 10 a power 10 rati.y or not, as his
discretion should direct. The treaty was
returned to this country by the Pesident un-
ratified.
Mr. Tierney adverted to the unguarded
expressions in the speech from the throne,
in which his majesty was made to comment
on the Presidents message on the autho-
rity of newspaper report The effects
OF these comments was to excite belief,
that the treaty had been absolutely reject
ed; whereas in fact, it may yet be ratified
Mr. Canning explained. The honorable
gentleman was under complete misun-
derstsnding as to facts.
The address moved for by Mr. Eden was
ordered
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
NOTICE.

n pursuance of an ordinance Of The
Common Hall for the city of r edmond,
Tor regulating the police OF the SAID CITY.
shall attend at the Office Mr.. Ne, haniel
Sheppard, on Saturday next, for the pnr,
pose ofreceiving the IIs;s from he ci,izens
OF the names, ages and sexes Of their
slaves, in which lists they are acqnired 10
distinguish those hired from tt,nse which
are not and also to say of y hem fbev are
hired JOHN BROOKE,
Cy Com'r.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
NORFOLK, March 10.

On Wednesday evening a British govern
ment brig arrived in Lynhaven. Bay, direct
from England, with dispatches for MIR,
Rose. She left England as late we arc in
formed as the 4th of February, and bro't
paper las late as the 24th f January
The Parliament met on the 21st Of January,
when the speech of the king was delivered
by commission; we have not seen any pa
per which was brought by this vessel, and
can only state from Information.
a gentleman has favored VS. with the fol-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
Will be Sold


Tor ready money, on the premises on
4 the fourth day Of June next, in obedis
ence 10 decree Of the Superior Court Of
ChanceTy. forthe Richmond Dis,ric', made
ON the ninth day Of February las, past, in
the suits in said Court, viz
Brown, Rives, and Company, Mer-1 an.
chants and partners, 1888
against
William Alcuck, Andrew Hart, Ro. \
bert Alenrk James Barbour, and ! die.
Martin Dawson,
ami
William Gait, hdE
against
William Alcnck, Andrew Hart, Ro-
bert Alcock, James Barbour,
Brown, Rives s. Company, Mar. { Dfs'
tin Dawson e David Anderson,
ONE TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND.
in said suits mentioned, lying and being in
the county Of hlbemsrIe, IN the North
Garden on the head alters Ct Hardware
river, containing SEVEN HUNDRED
AND EIGHT ~ FOUR ACRES, be the
same more or less, ard adjoining the lands
If James Garland, Huxley r. Morris, VIII.
liam Woods, &c subject to the life estate
NJ the defendant Robrri AIcock ard Ma
~ his wife, in the lower moie,y III. reOf.
MARTIN DAWSON.
March ar, 1903. sw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

Resoiped, That The honorable Judge
Rosseli be requested to communicate to the
members in Congress from the state Of
Ncw-Jersey, a copy of these resolutions,
signed by the Chairman and attested by
the Secretary.
DAVID WRIGHT, Chairman.
Attest,
ABM. BROWN, Secretary,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
TAKEN from a negro

man by the name OF Ned, the properly Of
Mr. Bartlett Couch, pair of Saddle bags,
containing sundry very valuable clcathirg.
which che owner may bsve by proving his
property, and paying tie expense Of bis
advertisement. ROBERT PRIDDf.
Richmond, March 30 1853. IN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22

America 1--WE are extremely SOLICITORS
tolearn what effect will be produced in a {.
mtrica by cur order Of general blockade.
Itis not likely that we shall be long kept
IN suspense, for Il vessel which sailed from
liverpool immediately after these orders
we're issued, is known 20 have anchored in
Boston Bay so early as the 7th December.
II is probable thas the American govern
nent we're pretty wen pi pared TO expect
sich measure, both by the reports Of Mr..
Monroe, and by the previous statements IN
oar public journals. Indeed, letter was
OF saturday received bya respectable house
in tie city, from New York, which states
thatit was confidently expected in that ci-
ty, that orders would speedil, be issued for
an embargo upon oil British ships N Anne
rican ports, and far suspension Of all com
mer,ial intercourse with this country We
have not been able ~ ascertain the date Cf
she ie,tcr, but It IS very much at variance
with others of very recent date which we
have seen from the same city.
70 judge from the general sentiments Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-22
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
ANGLICAN TREATY.

Mr. Eden rose, IN pursuance OF his notice,
TO move tor an address to his majesty, pray
ing that he would be- graciousy pleased to
orcer to be laid before the house an au-
thentie copy Of the message Of the Presi-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-07-14
FROM THE ALBANY GAZETTE

The following publication is taken from
The ALBANY Register. Though we are not
In the habit of rspubIsaing articles from
that paper this appears to be written with
so much truth and good sense as to merit
particular attention.
The writer is evidently a high toned de-
ocrat-The editor of the Register, in a
predatory article, processes TO 8 know hins
WELL and to 6 respect the purity OF has
notives;' and, in attempting to invalidate
his severe truths and solid arguments, by
idle and unfounded defamation, ne only
renders them more forcible and conclusive
The editor of the Register appearsSo dread
the idea that . his columns should be made
\. subservient to the views of faction, whose
conduct in relation to the embargo alone,
has inspired him with stronger detcstation
of their principles Of political morality than
he ever entertained before Here the
editor no doubt intended TO pass one Of has
usual censures on federal principles, not re-
collecting that no federalist has gone further
in condemning the ruinous measure of the
embargo than his great leader and patron,
the vice president, and many other conspi-
cuous characters of the democratic party.
The charge of French influence in effecting
that degrading restriction on American COM
merce, was FIRST founded and circulated by
partiizans of democracy, and is openly and
urequiyocallY declared II the following
publication by s A Citizen of New York."
who IS well known to that editor, and the
purity of whose motives he respects