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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
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HOUSE OF REPRESENr.ArIyES
MoNDAY, February IS.


MONDAY, February IS.
message was received from the Presi-
dent OF the United States by Mr.. Graham,
as follows:
10 the Senate and House Of Rehresentq.
fiUeS efU S.
lcommunieate fer the information of Con-
gress letter from the Consul of the United
States at Malaga, to the Secretary of State,
covering one from Mr. Lear, our Consul At
Algiers, which gives information that the
rupture threatened on the part of the Dew
OF higiers, has been amicably settled, and
the vessels seized by him arc liberated.
I'll: JEFFERSON.
February IS, 1903.
The document which accompanies the
message is the same withthat which appears
in this days Argus.
The message was on motion of Mi. Quin-
cy referred to the committee appointed to
consider former communication ofthe Pre-
sldent OF the United States relative to our
relations with Algiers.
Mr. Newton moved for the order of the
day on the bill extending the terms of Gre
dit on revenue bonds.
Mr.. Cook supposed the bill for extineuish
ing the debts due from the u. States had
preference as unfinished business; If not. he
hoped the gentleman from Virginia had too
high sense of decorum to insist Oh his mo-
ton.
Mr.. Newton's motion was negatived, and
Mr.. Cooks agreed to by the House Mr.
QUITS again in the chair.
Messrs Holland, StuTges and Quipcy ad.
vocated the bill, and Messrs. Aston and
Rhea opposed it.
The question 'sas then taken on striking
out the hrst section (the principle of the bill
and negatyed So to "a.
When, on motion of Mr. Cook the COM
mittee rose, reported progress, and obtain
ed leave to sit again.
Mr.. Dawson from the committee ON mi
litary and naval establishments, reDorted
the following resolution, which was agreed
to, ayes So, and referred TO the committee
who reported it to bring in a bill.
Rescued, That the sum of
dollars be appropriated to enable the Pre-.
sident OF the U S. 10 procure by purchase.
or to cause the same to be manufactured
stand Of arms for the use
of the y. s. and 20 cause the same to be de-
posted in safe and suitable places.
Mr.. Dawson also reported the agreement
ot the same committee to the bill from the
Senate which was to them referred for in
creasing the military peace establishment
W NhN - - WHICH was ECfETEeQ 70 n COM
mittee of the whole tomorrow.
On motion Of MIR. Newton, the House
went into committee of the whole, Mr.. PR
KIN in the chair, on the bill to allow the
importation of old copper free Of duty
which being gone through and reported 70
the House, was ordered to third reading.
On motion Of Mr.. g. w. Campbell the
House went into committee of the whole,
Mr. w. ALsToN in the chair, on the bill
from the Senate to defray the expenses in
Cured in an enquiry into the conduct Of
John smith, a Senator from Ohio; which
being gone through and reported to the
House, was ordered 10 third reading.
Mr. Dawson laid upon the table the fol-
lowing resolution:
ResofOed, That committee be appoint
ed on the part ofthis House Jointly with such
committee as may be appointed on the part
OF the Senate to consider aud report what
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
BALTIMORE, February Is


1t Will be seenby the resolution offered by
Mr. Dawson, Yesterday, that congress in
tend soon to rise. We must view this in
connection with the reported special mis-
SION OF Mr.. Nourse to great Britain. Is it
nor probable that the government have of
Tered such terms as they are taught n he.
l'eve by Mr. Rose will be acceded to by
MS court, and that congress having o fury
ther and necessary business lin their esti-
mat'on) toPerform at presrnt, will adjourn
70 meet again about the time at which Mr..
Nourse NAV be expected to return from
London We have no hositiUe inform alton
OF TINS being the present state of things !:
put from all the information in our posses
SION, we are of opinion that congress will
adjourn this month, to meet early in Nav
we hazard no opinion s to theIprobabilitg o.
the embargo being raistd sooner or later in
consequence of this agreeable change in af-
lairs-- Fed Gazette.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
PETERSBURG, Feb. 10.
Extract ora letter from 1Zem5er Of
lgress, 10 his /iiend in tits to7vn dated


E.rtrdct ora letter.fr a Member Of Con-
igress, 10 his /iiend IN tits to7pn dated
GO Washington, FED. Is.
IT seems that Virginia was determined
to divide the Republicans in the first place,
apd now to widen the breach. / should
have thought that the real Republicans of
Virginia would have been willing to unite
in support of MIR Madison fer the next Presi-
dent We learn that report is now circu-
lating with you that the sending of Pinck-
ney as an extraordinary minister 10 London,
was designed by Mr.. Jefferson and Madison
to detract from the credit Of Mr. Monroe
that which he might obtain by making a
popular treaty with England. This is one
OF the vilest SANDERS on earth, for it IS a
truth that Mr.. Jefferson was opposed 70 the
measure, until the Senate of the II. s bv a
unanimous vote, passed a resolution recon-
mending a further attempt at friendly nego.
Citations, and he then sent Pinckney.
"Aithogh no man is more disposed 10
favor Mr.. Madison's election than myself.
feel almost willing to look to some other
quarter for President. Hortensius saws il
is right that the federalists should Join with
the minority Of Republicans and make a
President. The Lord keep us from Pre-
s'dent made out of such materials.
"Notbing has tTanspired since Mr. Roses
arrival, touching his mission. The best
we can do IS to delay while until events
N Europe show us more fully the design
OF these twogreat cOntending powers. Al
though we feel very sensibly the effects of
the embargo, ] have no doubt but those
powers feel il more than we do. I think
our fellow citizens may rest assured that
we shall not keep il on one moment longer
than their real interest requires H.
"lt seems that the Federalists in your
country have declared for Monroe pray
how does this happen? can it he for agree
ing 70 the treaty which the Presiden; would
not lay before the Senate, which if true as
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
NETWORK, February 10.
PRINCE.
IMPORTANT.

a gentleman from Washington, who ear
ly in the present week had an interview
with the President of the United States. in
formed friend Of ours yesterday, that in
the Presidents opinion the differences be-
tween this country and Great Britain were
IN favorable train of adjustment; and
that there was good reason for believing
chat the embargo would not be much longer
continusd.--17cy ddu.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
WASHINGTON CITY Feh ~


we some time since briefly noticed the
patriotic steps taken by the citizens of Bal
umpre towards the encouragement of do
mestIc manufactures. We have now the
turner pleasure of stating that plan for
erecting this great object has been devised
ana commenced on scale of liberalitv
winch promises the happiest effects, and
eylnecs zeal equal TO surmounting every
dlfhculty which is likely to occur. Its pro.
posed to receive subscriptions to the amount
OF one million of dollars, payable in shares
OF nifty dollars, and in small iDstalments.
ny winch every man in tolerable circum
stances viii be enabled to take at least one
share, while the opulent capitalist NAV be
expected TO embark a considerable portion
oi his wealth. The avowed object Of this
institution is to establish, carry ON. and On.
courage manufactures of all the useful and
necessary articles, which have hereto sore
been imported from foreign countries bn,
the establishment of manufacturers Of cot
ton and wool, by means Of the latest mnrov-
ed labor-saying machines, to be put in mo-
ton by water, IS TO be the FIRST and imme-
dlate object to which the attention and funds
OF this association are TO be applied.
lhere never has been season so pro-
pltious as the present for the furtierance
OF this great object If the existing nero-
CITATIONS shall terminate in rupture, the
American people ought to prepare them
selves for state of things whose dm alton
no human wisdom can limit. The points
at issue will be 50 deeply momentous, and
national pride will be exarcerbated In SO
high a pitch, that many years may elapsc
before the relations of amity with Europe
shall be restored. Under such cicrumstan.
ces 1t viii be the strongest evidence of wis
dom to cultivate to It's greatest extent eve
ny internal resource we possess, and make
ourselves 10y this means, in a great degree.
independent Of the foreign world. This
VIII be necessary, an inevitable resort /;
and there can be no question but that un.
der such circumstances the capital employ.
ed in manufactures VIII yield sufficient
remuneration,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
PHILADELPHIA, February IS.
Extract of letter from Chilicothe, Janu
AIRY o3d ISo2- 49,

Extract of letter from Chlicothe, Janu-
AIRY ed, 1903. -
=" Burr and Blennerhasset have been in
dicted, and a capias has been awarded a.
gainst them. Certified copies of Burr's re :
cognizance, with the judgment of forfeiture,
have been forwarded to the United States
attorney general
=" After the bills we're returned by the
grand jury, and there was not a dissenting
voice, on motion to have the defaults of the
recognizances made absolute, the. motion
was opposed by Mr.. Burnett on the part of
the accused, praying the court to respite
their recoguizsnces until the next term :
OH the argument, the court sustained the
motion, and ordered their defaults to be
made absolute. 1t was certainly Of great
consequence to the accused, to have theirre-
cognlzances continued over to the next term
Tree thcmfrom arrest in the mean time,
ana give them AN opportunity of escaping
from the jurisdiction of the United States
1t indictments are laid for treason before the
grand Jury, mt the spring term, of the cir
curt court of the u. States for the district
OF kentucky, of testimony, indepen-
dent OF that laid before the grand Jury at
Richmond, win be found TO establish the
guilt of the offenders, should thew re main
within5,he,United States, and can be bro't
to trial" Wsf n
Extract of a letter from Chilicothe, Janua-
ry oath, 1908.
"The circuit court closed its session at
this place last evening.
The grand jury unanimously indicted
Burr and BleDnerhassett for misdemearor.
Jonathan Dayton was here during. the
greater part of the term, he kept Close house
and departed early yesterday mornine-his
business here was doubtless to watch events,
andg give his friends, the BIS the earliest
intelligence.
A torlorn and desperate attempt was
made by the counsel for the offenders, TO
continue the accused on bail, in the pitiful
penalty imposed by a partial mot to say cor
rupt, judge) Until the next term-the court,
with the integrity and independence which
become their station, repealed the motion
without hesitation.
blennerhassett, with the effronterv, a.
ouse OF privilege, and hostility to the COM
mon interests of the community. which has
All along marked the execrable conspiracy.
mas, notwithstanding his flight from trial.
sent forward a list of seventy-seven Witness
es, scattered from the Lakes to the Guipb
+of Mexico, andin New York, Pennsylvania
ana virginia, Tor the purpose of having them
brought forward by subpoe ma to the next
term. The attorney who handed about the
,suopoenas, had the unblushiRg depravity to
say, they were determined to put the go-
verhment to as much expense as possible
inns IS exactly in unison with ahe scenes at
Richmond.
Would not be worth legislative consi-
oeratlon, whether the indicted should not
surrender himselfintoc custody, b,sfore he has
tne pr.vlieye OF demanding proc =ss for wit
hesses Ought not an affidavit of the mate
rlaii'y oil the witnesses to be fled? Whe-
Their any and what limitation should be SCI
as 70 the number of witness to en-. ch part or
point.'' f'' y
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
BOSTON, February 6.

From Bouonne.
Yesterday arrived the brig Dearborne.
captain Macy, in IS days from Boyonne,
who states, that considerable army OF
French troops passed through that place for
the interior of Spain and for Portugal, COM
manded by General Oudnot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
RALEIGH IN. CD January %.

Nr. Gales,
As the following information may re-
lieve the pang of some distressed parent, you
are requested 20 insert It in your paper -
Late IN the summer traveller passed
through Morgantown with small boy, who
from his color, appeared to be a negro or
dark mulatto. He stopped at the House of
a respectable citizen, two miles from this
place, who happening to discover the skin
OF the boy on some parts where the colorng
had not been put, on further examination
found him to be white child by nature, and
that the blackness of his face and other parts
exposed 70 view, proceeded from artificial
coloring. The gentleman of the house i'm :
mediately took charge of the child, and the
traveller made his escape and left him. He
IS said to be named Beatty, and on being
detected, pretended he had bought the child
OF some negro trader. The head of the lit
tie victim was frizzled to resemble that of
negroes. He says he was stolen while
playing on road in the sand, but he cam
not tell the name of his father or of any re-
lation. However happy for him he is now
under the care of good guardian who no
doubt will give him all the advantages of
learning and moral example, and contribute
to him in property as beautifully as his cir
cumstance will admit
1t is for human nature to lament that men
like Beatty eXist-that such wretches infest
society, who SO little appreciate its bes-
sings, AS for pitigul morsel to rob their
fellow-beings ofLiberty, the best birth right
OF man. Yet, until these monsters are pur-
ged from our coasts or our nature assumes
more perfect rank, humanity must bleed.
Morgantown, January 1.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
IMPORTANT

he following important extract Of letter
from Daniel Crommelin and Sons of Am.
sterdam, was this morning received by
the Editors Of the New York Gazette from
Daniel Ludlow, Esq. They hasten to Law
it before the public.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23

appeared in New-York paper, apcpn;.4
to an alliance with Great Brits;, 49,.
France. Itbegins be whispered he 80,
the tederalists intend not TO sumner, NJ"
roe; (this is late hing) if SO the Ill.
band or faction, or republican mipo,i,,S,';I
cut pretty figure for Monroe. ] sbon,s
ike such an event, because our strenoth
would then be known to the nation - o.
Nothing mas transDired by which we con
be enabled to form an opinion respect;na
'he state Oh our negotiations at Washinp,on
n, =, imPemetrable veil necessarily shrouds
.he proceedingso OF the executive on this sub-
Ject. The variety of extracts of let,a.
which find theirway into the nr;n,s !. NE Nys
York, Boston and Philadelphia. resnec,;r,'.
the relative progression and probable ;ssn..s
serve only to expose the ignorance of,.a;,
various writer's on, diplomatic sul,iects-
When subjects shall be thoroughly die
cussed, dehnitive points determined ON. ara
the Intentions OF each government prot,e-I,,
UNDERSTOOD, then NAV we conc ,de tb =, H.
hegociation IS verging towards a tern;.
nation. 1t is welllknona. thar THIS. 49,
matte corps are privileged spies on the ar
IONS OF the courtsat which thew reside ana
are recognised by the law Of nations. and
the interests OF their separate courts ave
frequently SO variant, that each is cast;no.
IN the others's way every obstacle to imss
pede the acquisition of their wishes. Th;.
organised system, of Espionage rem
ders. IN the adjustment of differences ar
formation i OF treaties, secrecy diplomatic
virtue, without which no one is qualified
TO be entrusted With affairs of state. The
garruiity of those Washington epistolarv
writer's which 50 often grace the colums ~
the Gazette OF the United States and the
New ork Evening Post, can only serve TO
expose their ignorance and vanity, and ac-
cumaiate contempt-Balt. American.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23

The only question seems TO be whether
the individual interest ofthe capitalist NAV
not suffer, IN case there should be no rup-
ture, or in case that rupture sheuld be but
OF fugitive continuance. We are decided
ly OF opinion that no such injury WILDE in
Cured, provided the plan proposed at Bal
timore shall be carried into effect, and si-
milar plans be effected in other parts of the
union.
Domestic manufactures being once es-
tabhshed to a degree adequate to our wants,
1t VIII be so manfestly the interest of the
whole nation to uphold them that there may
be an unequivocal confidence reposed in the
national government Guided by the pub
lie sentiment, and sensible of the perils
to which for along time past an overgrown
commerce has exposed us, measures will I,
undoubtedly, be taken that will protect from
INJURY those who have embarked their for
tunes in such cause. For, whether our
lot be peace or war, il is the sound policy
OF thisnation to make itself independent as
1t can in every respect.-Nat. Inf.
tr ~ Co. rr
The Legislature,of Massachusetts have
passed the following resolution. In the
Rouse OF kepresentatives-Yea 49, Nays
81. In the Senate Yeas 1e-Nays 16. i,
Hhereas the pacific and impartial poll
cy pursued by the government of the u S.
in relation to the belligerent powers of Eu-
rope appears, at the present period, to
have no effect in executing fair and ho-
nest reciprocity in their conduct, and qphere-
as from the aspect of our foreign relations
IT Is altogetheruncertain how long the bles-
sings OF peace continue TO us, and gvhereos,
under circumstances of national danger, ain
expression of accordant sentiments on the
part OF the individual states will give force
and energy to the General Government and
convince our enemies that we are not di-
vided people 90 ssir p
Iherefore'6e 10 resolved, That the Lee
glslature of Massachusetts view, with the
highest appreciation the wise, dignified and
energetic measures pursued by the Exc.
eutive of the u. States relative to the out
rageous attack on.the Chesapeake, by the
Leopard ship of war.
Resolved, That in the present convuised
state OF the civilized world, when war of
discriminating aspects spreads destructive
consequences over nations remote from the
scene ofjts immediate fury, and when the
experience of former ages affords no assis-
lance IN calculating its effects or duration,
we repose with confidence in the wisdom
and patriotism of the General Government,
to avert from us. if possible, the impending
danger, or to direct our energies IN the e.
vent of encountering it with spirit of deci-
sion, becoming free and sovereign people
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23
FRANKFORTl TKen -,

.,N lNl,ON - i Ken. Jan. 81.
ne Dill from the house Of Representa-
'uves, to repeal the act of the last session.
allowing George Muter three hundred dol,
lars per annum for life, passed the senate
yesterday--yeas 12-nays IL.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-23

On Tuesday last the legislature of this
state, expelled John Kercheval, one of the
members from Mason county, for forgery,
and writ OF election has issued TO fill the
vacancy occas oned by his expulsion.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-06
By The Lieutenant Governor pffhe Com.
monweaiih Of Yirgiata.
A Proclamation.

WHERE as j. IS Feprs sen;ed % tlIe Executive
that the shop Of ID Thomas G. Eriot. OF Char
lotto couny, containing medicine, funi,urs and
other properly cf cousid,rzbc v4lur, YVES con.
suured by fire on the night Of nc I7.h instant,
and there Is just cause 10 believe tSas the said
shop was feloniousiy set or ERE by some maiig.
usut incendia.y or inccndiaries at this TIME
unknawn: and whereas IL is also represe rted
that some time in the month of - arc. or April
ias, tie dwelling house oCN obssf Barclay Of ne
oun.y Of King William wes destroyed by FIRE
ejieved TO proceed in Ike manner from the fe-
lonioGs act of some atrocious ineendiary or in-
ccndia; les (al this time also unknown) with a
view 10 The destruction Of the f1uiiy Of the said
Rober Ra'clay. | have therefore thought fit,
win rbe advice Of the cosncil Of state, 20 issue
ihi proclamation hereby ofetipg a re yard OF
onehundred dol'ars for TIE discovery and appre-
hsnsion. AID ca a prosecution 70 conviction, Of
.he ircsudiary or inecadsfics III either OF the ~
fors,aid cases. And do moreover Ct Join all of.
hcers cVii aud military and e.hott tire good pco
pie Of the commonwealth to rss ther best en-
dseavors TO discover, arpreheni and couse TO be
orough, 90 justice the iBecndrafie aio, essid.
Given under M hand, as Lieutenant Gov.
Q.s erNor, with ne seal of the common.
wealth annexed, at Richmond, .his 30th
day Of spIil, 1903
(sisned)
ALEXANDER McRAg.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-06
MEMOIRS

WILLIAM SAMPSON,
Including particulars Of his adveoiufes in various
paris of Europe BIZ eonanemen, IN INC dun
gem Of he 1nquisition il Lisbon. &c &c
SbHERdL ORIGINHL LETTERS,
Being hts Correspondence with the ministers cf
state IN Creai Britain and Po1ugal
Ashort skefch ofthe HJS7oRr oTIRgLAxD,
flr,ru!-rly IS il sleeta hs spiSitof B,righ DO.
m'naiou in that country and few observati-
oWs on the stare of manners &c n Ame-ica
Tor saie at s. T''s Book store.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-06
advertisements.

Dursliant to a deed OF trust executed to
A the subscribers by Creed Haskins of
ou7nbe.and county, 70 secure q dcbl iherein
ln9n'iored, due Thomas Moxby OF said county,
eii he fsled for ready m ney, 10 the highest
b-Adrr at the premises, on Saturday, the 2ist
insi.a TRACT of LAND. y ing Oh The wa
r. of G Ell GRinea creek in Cumberland coun-
- ana Goa shining one hund,ed and twenty tnrse
acres, with suitable Accommodations Cor a FAM
~.
NEWTON FORD
THOMAS DOWDY Trustees.
Cumberland, May 81, 1908 (3t.I
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-05-17

the esistsnte 6 n.,ioc. ma,
monsly desired her o OF 10 give afaa
Pcwsr SO fatal 10 all lis aI Z 'ssa Up to
- IN. iils spoeh which yoor r,sjjesry hss 8.
ca Ter he expected deiermiDs;iaa - ~. as {
you had consen'eG,o proloce fer cs "a'ea
arrived. Por., gal decided her o,sn IAN
ohe broke CT her last connections ON s' IS
csnsiuens, by reducing the French 3 sa
n.sn legations to MS necsssiiiy Of quis,; rs.
Portugal has placed herself IN stair -
war with France, notwithstanding the -
pevoient di.pos,tlon Of your msjes,g :.
wards her. .sYsrwiih Porussl is vs;,t 8,
but necessary duty. The interests Of ~
coot'osnt, from whence he English o,as ~
10 De EXCEEDED, forces your maiss,v to 9.
clare il. }.eoger delay would piscs Il.
bon 10 the hands Of the English
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1808-12-05
No. 81. er EoL XII

Gfic;d Docnnrrts. .Seatto C7agr95 b. tie PreGd7lt.
Tle 6grr at.vs fi b H
ss Secretary rsfaaAa psee agif re oy
foer capable ling sy zsiI iH s 80 Ptsvis GNd
ye5y aiia aHisegb aeahf ls sa~s Ia ad All taf0
Nasr. kr5 asrs rvH5
aass k4r & J4eprsi 3" is@gA1ha % tg apoogif
cns lie J ,rtsf Hss TO tGfpe6 hrs head
mbcty and ofincnlbty virtue patriotml"
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-04-13
From The n 47ron.d. I.A7ELLIGEAc GER.
LETTERS

Pars 2, accompanying the message of the Pre-
sident Of the United States, received on the
a2aof March, 1903.