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peasant named Frantz came one even
ing to look for Gaspar, who WIS moving a
meadow, and said" My friend, this is har-
vest thou knOwest we have a dispute r..
bout inis meadow; we know not to whom
IL properly belongs to decide this questi-
Oh l have co lected the judges al Schw,tz--
come then tomorrow with me before them"
" Thou seest Frautz that Ihave moved the
meadow cannot be absent" "And can-
not send away the judges, who have fixed
on this day indeed we should have known
20 whom It belonged before 4 was mown.'
i hcv bad some little controversy on the
subject; and at las' Gaspar said wIil
tell thee what thou Shait do ; go tomorrow
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-24
FOR SALE
1T THIS q RRLc

AT rms FIcE,
ENHE History Of the Decline and Fall Of the
4 Roman Empire, by L Cibbon, vols
The Life Of Gen. Geo. Washington, By Da.
vid Ramsay M ID.
The History of the Progress and Terminals
on OF the Roman Republic, by Adam Ferguson,
} volumes.
The Domestic Encyclopedia, vols.
The Travels OF Anacharsis, 4 vols.
Heninss New Vrginil justice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-24

FROM THE On. Y } MERCANTILE ADvER.
TISER OF THE 17ih INST.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-24
1DoetrA
FROM THE vIRcINiA HERALD.


EygaRGO.-d. NEW SONG.
'Tis GOOD for freeman to know and discern,
The hinge upon which public measures may
And reason and fact, and the right and the
wrong,
VIII not change their nature, tho put in
a song.
Let lion and Tiger contend, If they chuse,
For similar objects, with similar views;
Our distance, thank God, Is thousand
of leagues
From the focus of fight, and the spot of in
trlgues.
Does any man ask what embargobe for?
Embargo is reason in lieu of Il war.
Impetuous eaters, high mettled snd warm,
DiSdain to expect the su0siGing of storm:
But ours can restrain indignation by ru e,
Provoked by hot outrage, or nsdence cool:
The pause, the privation, that congress en-
ploys,
Is reason and peace, against fury and noise :
Aud patience opposed to indignity wild,
i the mind of man to the mind of child
Does any man ask what embargo be tor !
Embargo is reason in lieu of war.
The man half instructed, of timorous soul,
secs possible iJtTll liidN never may Vpii-
Robes dangers fantastic in vapory hue,
And maenifies those that are real and true
On the hllOw of spleen, on encouragement
toss'd,
Instead Of exertion, e3clams we are lost
The. greedy and bold from tempest hope
petit,
In love with distinction, and profit and self
Does any man ask what embargo be for
Embargo is reason in lieu of war.
At the frown of the sordid who sordidly
think,
Impatient for traffic, on jeopardy's brink
At the clamor OF faction, that uses the hour
Ofpressure for seizing on stations of power
Firm rulers and people wiz equally mock,
In the castle of fortitude built on rock.
Such, fixing Il measure OF safety for ali,
= No menaces sh4ke, and no cIamors appalI
Does any man ask what embargo be for
Embargo is reason in lieu of war.
When measures are green, unenacted by
laws,
Doubts often are wise, and aid liberty
. cause:
Hut when our free senate decisive enact,
2esis. ance 10 law is hi gh treason in fact,
Tnen e. us who cherish a system so free,
Make imps of sediIion whoever they be:
Bid reason, derision, 10 aid of the rule,
Sniitc the lips OF the scoruer and dumb fount
the fool.
Docs any man ask what embargo be for I?
Embargo is reason in lieu of a war.
RUSTICUS.
UTRUM HoRUM AN EXTRACT.
Osmyn, who rul'd the Persian throne
With high tyrannic sway,
All night in fanced chains would groan
But rose king by day.
Called, his slave, in bondage held
From friends and country torn,
I'm dreams the regal staff would WELD,
And wake slave at morn.
Morn to the king restored the crown,
Aud made poor Called cry;
Returning night threw Osmyn down,
But rais'd the slave on high.
7 his hail'd with joy the rising sun,
That saw his beams and griev'd;
Night shed her blessings DER the one
The other, day relIevd.
Ye casus,s-('tis doubtful thing)
An answer quick, crave,
Pray tell me, was th, slave king
Or, was the king a slave!
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-06-24

ED1BaRGo.--A NEW SONG.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

PURSUANT to a decree Ct the court of
Henrico county, OF July, 1905, shall
proceed to SELL, on Saturday the ISL, of
October next, on a credit of twelve months.
at Littleberry Aliens tavern, in the lower
end OF Henrico county, the remaining two.
thirds of
THE SLAVES
Belonging to the estate os Archibald Austin,
dec. after the widows dover is assigned
her. Bonds with approved security Willie
required.
JOHN FERRIS, Admir-.
Henrico, Sept. IL. 1908. w3t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
N 0 T l C E.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF
ArchabaI Bryce & Co.

~ CHfONEU bryce " 20.
WAS, on the first day of this month, dis
w solved by mutual consent. All those
indebted to Archibald Bryce, sen. dec. or
Archibald Bryce, sen. and Archibald Bryce,
jun. trading under the firm of Achibald
Bryce * Co for dealings at the store in
Goochland, kept by Archibald Bryce, from
the 1st day of September, 1871, to this pre-
sent date, are to pay their respective ba.
lances to Archibald Bryce, sen. co-partner,
who alone, is authorised to receive the same
and grant discharges, and those to whom
the concern is indebted, will apply to him
for settlement.
ARCH'D. BRYCE,
Surviving co-partner
JOHN BRYCE, Administrator of
ARCHIBALD BRYCE, Sen.
1t is hardly necessary to remind those
whose accounts have been some time due,
of the necessity of making speedy payment,
to enable me to close the concern of Arch
ibald Bryce & Co.
ARCHIBALD BRYCE
The business of the store will be continued
and carried on by
john Il. d. Payne S Go.
Goochland county, Sept. nom
ID, 1903. "~i
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
BY T. r. Nautilus, A. M.
Late FELLOW Of Jesus College, Cambridge.
IN TWO VOLUMES.
CONDITIONS.

CONDITIONS.
The first American edition of Nautilus on
Population, will be comprised in 2 volumes,
octave, page for page with the London CO.
ply. 1t shall be printed on handsome wo-
ven paper and new type: each volume
will contain about go pages.
The price in boards, for each volume,
will be S 2 so cents-Handsomely bound
and lettered S,3.
a Subscriptions for the above work are
received by S. Peasants, Jr. Richmond, and
by the principal booksellers in the United
States.
September 9. 2w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27


Brown Sugar in hhds d Whiskey by the Dbl or
and bbls fierce
Loaf Sugar, in do H French Brandy
Best Green Coffee Salt by the Sack
Imperial, and A quantity of excellent
Young Tyson TEAS, Lard by the h,kn
Chocolate, by the box a large assortment of
Pimento Iron Cas,iEgs, every
Pepper description
Ginger An assortment of Stone
Rice Ware
Mustard u Queens Ware
WI. Ram Soap and Candles By
Jamaica do box
N England do Leper's Snuff
Molasses by hid Writing Paper
Sherry and Malaga n Wrapping do
Wine Decanters
Holland and Country TumbeFs
Gin Wine Glasses
Spanish Segars by box Leading Lines
or retail Bed Cords, &c &c &c
Together with number of other articles too te.
dious 10 enumerate-which they will sell low
for cash, country produce, or approved
paper in town.
H 1t IS earnestly requested that those who
have long standing accounts, will settle them inn
mediately, as no longer indulgence can be gle
ven.
II June, 1903 wtf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.

CITUATED on Rappahannock in tho county
~ of Essex, within fifteen miles OF Tappahan-
nock and about the same distance from Urbauna
and King ami Queen Courthouse and very con-
ven,ent to the post Office at Mon,ague's Tavern
there upwards of one hundred and fifty
acres of land attached TO this seat. consdera
ole part of which is wood land and heavily tint
bered-The Improvements are a dwelling house,
forty feet by eighteen. Krchen, Smoke House,
Stable, Ice House. &c the Kill-And on the
river bank. a store house, with ooiumodious
Store and Counting Room and an excellent Ora
nary-all of which--except the Stable--have
been recently buit. Mount Comfort commands
as good, if not the hes, view Of the river of any
seat on the Rappahanno7k, and the best fish and
oysters may be had al the door with very little
trouble Iii is we'll calculated for merchant.
being IN popnlous and wealthy nciShborhood,
where il is believed FIVE six thousand pounds
worth OF goods nigh; be retaied annually,
would also be conveuient stand for protest.
onal character--I would either sell on credit {
the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for
other lands without irnpt oven1tnts
For farther particulars apply to Reuben M
CaInett, or TO
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
To Aaron Burr, Esq.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of
Il commissions from the court of Hen
rico county, in three suits depending in that
court, in which am plaintiff and you are
defendant, shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six in the after
noon, and between the same hours of each
succeeding day, until the whole testimony
is taken, at Wilson's tavern, in the town of
Lexington, Kentucky, to take dispositions
OF Alexander Parker, James Morrison,
Sam'l Trotter, John Bradford, Henry Clay,
Abraham S. Barton, John Jordan, jr. Ro~
bert c. Nicholas, and William Todd, to be
read in evidence in said suits:
Your ob't. serv't.
ROBERT MILLER.
Sept. S, 1903. 4w
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j. Brown, c. C.

a LII persons having claims against The estate
"A of DANIEL TURNER, deceased, are
hereby requested to make them known to the
county Court of Caroline, on or before the second
Monday in October next. as the court will, on
that day, proceed to make an order for the dis
tribu,ion of said estate, and this advertisements
will be plead in bar to the recovery of aHy
claims that may be thereafter exhibited
Philip Samuel, d. S.
for John I. Woodford, s. c c..
and committee administrator.
July IS. wtIOO
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

The writer of this essay, performs what
he feels it 10 be in the most emphatic sense
OF the term, social duty, when on this sub
Ject he recommends to such of his readers
as may not have been fortunate enough to
peruse "Essay on Population by Nautilus.
From the perusal of this great work, he has
derived more original and valuable infor.
nation, on the most important subject that
can exercise superior genius, or attract the
attention of an enlightened people, than
from any other book, or from all the other
books he has ever read. 1t is equally CAL
culated to correct the gross prejudices of
mere common sense, and dissipate the splen-
did illusions of fanciful speculation respect
ing the immutable condition of man on earth,
the productive causes and proper correct
ives of human misery and vice, and the flu.
ture prospects of social improvement. To
many of his readers this note may probably
appear to be superAuous, & perhaps imperti-
nent For surely work of 'uch inestimable
value and celebrity, must b., already in the
hands of every man who asDires to discharge
the functions of an editor, legislator or in
structor in Observation-Disclosures, Series 1 =,
No. 1.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Mount Comfor'

II A "a desirous to exchange the following pro.
i perry, or any parr thereof may be agreed
on for small uaa of good Land in healthy
situation, with a dwelling house and other mn
provemeats, good spring of water, and an a.
grceable neighborhood. at a distance Of 30 70 100
miles M The couniTy-To say for Houses in this
ci,y--Lards IN Henrico county, joining the aca.
deny lands. and near this city--2,000 acres on
Richland creek, in Lincoln county. Kentucky
1000 acres On the waters Of the Ohio, IN Mason
county-aud two traas Of Military Lands on the
river Tennessee, each 800 % acres.
Robert Mitchell.
Pichnond Feb 1903 tf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
To Aaron Burr, Esq.

SIR,
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of
4 commission from the county court
of Henrico, shall proceed on the third Mon
day in October next, between the hours of
eight in the forenoon and six in the after
noon, and between the same hours of each
succeeding dav, until the whole testimony
is taken, at Gwathmey's tavern, in the town
of Louisville, Kentucky, to take the deposit
tons of Richard Cuff Anderson, William
Croghan, James Breckenridge, Nerborne
Beale, and Stephen Smith, to be read in
evidence in suit depending in said court,
in which / am plaintiff and you are defen-
dant.
Your ob't serv't.
HENRY SCHROEDER.
Sept. S, 1908. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
BY the Goverror ofthe Commonwealth of
Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.


WHEREAS it spPcars 70 the executive by an
w irquisicn held in the courty OF Norshnrn-
heranl. IN the 2is; day OF Septic nber, in the year
1906, before John Fl FaIin. Esq coroner for the
said county ,hat on the I'd day ofthe said month of
September, n. The year afore said, certain George
Gordon, late # The county aforesaid. stands
charge! with he murder of n certain negro slave
named Barley; and it appearing that after the
preparation of the said murder, the said George
Gordon did Immediately, and doth still fly from
justice haze therefore thought 6t, with the adj.
vice OF the council of state, TO issue this procla-
nation. hereby offering reward of ore bundled
dollars TO any per,on or persons who shall appre-
bend and convey before some Justice Of the peace
for the said cosnty OF Northumber and. the said
George Gordon. that he may be dealt with as the
law directs. And do moreover hereby cnioin
all Officers civil and military, and exhort the good
people ut the commonwealth, TO use their best
endeavo,s to apprehend and convey az aforesaid,
the said George Gordon. that he may be dealt
with in the manner which the law in such cases
prescribes.
Given under my hand, with the seal ofthe
a. commonwealth annexed, at Richmond,
this 5h day of August, 1903.
Signed,
WIN II. CABELL.
~ George Gordon is about FIVE feet eight or
ten inches high is stout made, has light coiored
hair, b ne eyes and down look when spoken to
l, is believed that he is frequently lurking in
the county Of Saint Mary's. Maryland The edi
tor OF the National In,eiiigencer is therefore re-
quested to insert this proclamation in that paper
for two weeks.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
GOOD LAND,

About $50 &C res Of which are arabe, laid OF in
convenient fields and ali under sufficient, fencing.
and on which IS avery good barn To hose who
arc no acquainted with said place, tits necessary
to observe that it IS in healthy and oppulent
neighborhood, AID there is no tolerable assoued
store within several miles OF y. IF said premi-
ses a-s net rcaied pgiva'ey, on or before the 1st
day oC Ofobcr ncx', it viii, on that day. be rem.
ted Tn5icly BY
Mary King.
September g, 1903 tOi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27

TIVE subscriber wishes 20 RENT for the en-.
i fuirg year, that well known sand for pub.
lie business. called the Piping Tree, together with
the FERRY, which for custom, is equal 70 any in
the over par, # this stzie. On The premises
there 10 a very convenicnt house, calculated for a
tavern, with an excellent dry cellar underneath,
and al smtabe out houses, fertile and wei in
closed garden. a stable coach house and graine
~ under one roof stove house with cellar al.
so, a lumber house ~ the wafer edge, where YES
sells from 10 500 5usheis bur,hen. can load and
unload. Aso. from 10 500 acres Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
NOTICE.

THAI petition will be presented to the next
Virginia assembly, held a, the capitol, in the
city OF Richmond, 20 put down the ferry a, Cat
Point Iotusksy Little Bridge, Farnham Bridge
and the Great Bridge over Toiuskey be made
toll bridge all in the county of Richmond
August 30th, 1908. 3w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
BY the Ltewtenant Governor Of the Com !.
monSueaifh Of Virginia,
A PROCL AMATION.

WHEREAS it is Represented to the Execu-
w tive, that on the fourth day of the present
month, an atrocious murder was committed In
the county of Meckenbsrg, by certain John
DAVIS, an inhabi;an, OF the said county of Meek
lenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, late of
the same county and that the said John DAVIS
hath fed from justice: have therefore thought
fit with the advice of the Council of Stae, 10 is
sue this proc amation, hereby Offering reward
OF two hundred dollars to any person or persons,
who shall apprehend and conduct before some
justice of the peace for he SAID county OF Neck
lenburg, the said John DAVIS, tina, he MAJ be
dealt with rs he law directs. And do more
over enj0in al officers, civil aud military, and ex
hort the good people Of the commonw cath, 10
use their best endeavors TO apptehend and carry
before some justice of the peace for the county
aforesaid, the said John DAVIS, that such pro-
ceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed
by law.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the
L. S. Commonwealth annexed, AT Richmond,
this 18th day of August, 1903.
Signed,
AIeXr MeRae
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Notice.
GERMAN GOODS.

The subscribers have for sale. general assert.
ment OF German Goods, consisting of
Oznaburgs PlatilIas
Lick.enbnrgs Bed Tykc
he'si9ns Damssl; Table Cloths
brown Rolls Fine Shiring Linen
Dantzic Rolls Liquor Cases
Dowia; Qrar;, pint & half,pin
Rowan's Sheeting Decan,ers
Brown Holland
md a general assortment Of LOOKING
GLASSES.
Bohn & Hubner.
Sepember -, 1908. M
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
Boarding, Lodging @ En-
ferfGz7aD1c1lt.

THE subscriber will commence keeping boar.
ding house on the first day of September next,
in the commodous & conveniently situated house
At present occupied by Major James Gibbon, on
the main street, opposite to Harris's brick build
ings, where she will accommodate ladies and gen.
tlemen by the day, week, month, quarter year,
with gen,eel board, lodging and entertainment.
No exertions shall be wanting her part, TO give
satisfaction 10 those who will favor her with their
company.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond August 6 1903 If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-09-27
THE SLAVES
V lrginia, to wit !:

AT court of Appeals held at the capitol in
Richmond, The third day Of June. 1903.
GENHRAL ROLE.-After the end of this
present term. all causes depending in this courr.
shall be called in the order in which they stand
upon the docket: and such as may be ready for
hearing pursuant to the former rules of this cou-r
shall. unless good cause be shewn TO Tine contra
ry, be heard in the same order in which hey stand
upon the docket, until the whole shall h. gone
through-and the causes which shall be passed
over, SHALL unless for some very special reason
appearing to the court, be put AZ the end of the
docket of each term
Ordered, That the above rule be published in
At isast three OF the newspapers printed IN Rich.
mond, once week. unit, the first day of October
next. A copy-Tcste,
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-05-05
IN TIE L LICE nee.
BRUSSELS, January 7.

ne German newspapers continue
to give details of the execution of the
severe measures which are taken in the
north OF Germany and along the whole
coast of the Baltic, against the Eng
lishtrade and navigation. We also hear
from Riga, that for some time past some
merchants or brokers had been endea-
voring to divert from the Russian 90.
vernment, English goods which were
IN depot IN the warehouse but that the
goods had been discovered and seized,
and the receivers of them arrested
Besides being condemned to pay a fine
equal to the value Of the goods, tie de-
llnquents are exiled to Siberia. In
Denmark, ali those guilt of correspond
ing with the English are prosecuted
with equal severity.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-05-05

emily safe in the Judgment of the presi-
dent OF the United States, he is hereby
authorised to suspend, in whole or in
part the act laying an embargo on all
ships and vessels in the ports and har-
oours OF the United States, and the Sc
veral acts supplementary thereto, under
such exceptions and restrictions, and
upon such bond & security being given,
as the public interest and circumstances
ofthe case may require. Provided such
suspension shall not extend beyond
days after the next meeting of congress.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-05-05

attention from any power, much less the
regard OF the Porte, which, on all occa-
sions wherein its ministers have list, ned
70 you, have experienced evil, either in
your designs, or in your ignorance. His
sublime highness cannot be too much
upon his guard against the attempts and
presumption Of nation SO perfidious 70
the interests of its subjects, Cor colo
nlsts.) But it is the usual way of chris
tan princes, to sell and cede over their
SUBJECTS to each other for money. Every
peace made amongst you, as we are we'll
informed, is made favourable to the
KING that best brides. The Ottoman mi
nistry have too long and too often Given
ear to European counsels and as often
as they did SO, they either BETRAYED
sold' or deceived. Away, then. with
your interference for the Porte with
Russia. It has been your aim to embro;I
all mankind, and, thereafter, to profit bv
your perhdy. We ask not, want not.
nor desire your commerce, because our
merchants have been sacrificed to vonr
double dealings.-You have no religion
but gain. Avarice is your only cod,
and the Christian faith YOU profess but
a mask tor your hypocrisy. We will
hear no more from you-therefore Won
are commanded to make no replv.n
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-05-05
SHORT ACQUAINTANCE

1AOSSO IAAAN AIN Go
The following curious diplomatic
note, is the reply of the grand vizier of
the turkish empire, to British ambas-
sadpr who went to Constantinople with
Offers Of the mediation of ENGLAND be-
TWEEN Russia and Turkey. This reply
was read before the British house Of
commons in February 1892.
"The grand seignior wars for him
sell and for himself makes peace. He.
can trust his own slaves, servants. and
subjects; he knows their faith, has ex
PER fenced their virtue, and can rely upon
tter hdelty-a virtue dong since ba-
nlsSed your corner of Europe. II. IF all
otter christians tell truth, no reliance is
t9be had on England !: she buys and
shls all mankind. The Ottomans have
I'd connection with your king, nor YOUR
country: we never sought for your adj
wee, your interference, or your, friend
clip; we have 10 minister, no agency,
10 correspondence with you: for what
,tason offer we then to mediate with us
for Russia? Why seek we then to serve
an empire of inhdels, as We call us Mos
lens! We want not your friendship,
AID, or mediation. Your vizier, of~whom
ecu speak so highly, must have some
project of deception in view, some OBJ
Pressive scheme to amuse, your ma
ton, whom we are told, are credu-
lous, servile, and adorers only of mo-
ney. Avarice, if we are well inform
ed, IS your chief characteristic-yo
would buy and sell your God money is
your deity--and all things is commerce
With your ministry, with your nation.-
Come ye then to sell us to Russia? No,
let US bargain for ourselves. When Fate
has spun out the thread Of our good for
tune, we must yield: what has been de-
creed by God and the prophet of men,
must and will come to pass. We Otto
mans know no finesse: duplicity and
cunning are your christian morals. We
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-05-05
BAYONNE, February 2.

1t is said that fifteen American YES
sells have safely arrived at Lisbon,
through the English squadrons, without
having been either boarded or stopt. 1t
IS also reported that other vessels of the