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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IS.
Extract of letter to the Editor, dated


Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated
Lancaster, Feoruary IL
"The following reso,uton was yesterday
adopted by the senate and house OF repre-
Senta5ves
"ResofUed, By the senate and house of
representatives of the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in general asse mbly met, that
the senator's representing this state in the
congress aforesaid, he hereby requested TO
entieavor to have the constitutions OF the u
nitCd States so amended, IS that the JUDGES
81 the courts thereof shall hold their Office
Tor term ot years THAT they shall be
removed by the President cf the u. States.
On the address OF the majority of the MEM
bers present of the senate and house of re-
representatives. OF the United States in con-
gress assembled, and that on all trials for
impeachment for high crimes and INSIDE
meanors, majority OF the senate Shall be
competent 20 conviction
"Aiter the first reading cf this resolution
in the house Representatives, n motion was
made to proceed to the second reading, and
on consideration thereof this brought on a
warm discussion, variety of motions were
made by the members opposed 10 the reso-
luton to put it out of view for the present.
meme of them carried, and it was determin
ed by II against 81, TO proceed To the con-
sideration of the resolution. This decision
was followed by motions to postpone to
day certain--to postpone for the purpose of
! introducing suhstitute--to postpone TO a
mend, &c. After the question had assumed
every shape, and received every coloring
which legal or legislative subtiety could
| give it, the resolution was finally adopted.
II yeas, 81 NAYS"
February. 49,
Capt. Dickens, who arrived at New-York
on Tuesday, il % days from Barbados, IN
forms, that at the time of his sailaing, there
( were ahoat in tho harbor, 5000 barrels of
-four, besides other provisions and live stock
---tlour was 2 dollars. The embargo had
been laid as precautionary measure.
He further informs, that the blockade
OF Martinique commenced on ;he Goth of
JAM and was enforced by our frigates.
Capt, sawdry from Martnico, informs
that on confirmation of the news of the
embargo in the United States, FLOUR rose
from eleUen 10 eighteen DoLlarS!!
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26

y OF raising by Enlistment, and organizing
number OF volunteer troop; not exceed
ng twenty four thousand men, for the SER
vice ofthe U. States. and that they report
by bill or otherwise
Agreed to, Ayes Il.
On motion of MIR. Dawson, the House
went into committee of the whole, Mr..
PITKEN In the chair, on the bill authorship
the raising IN additional army.
The BLANKS in the bin werc so filed as
TO provide as follow:
That there he raised nine regiments of
infantry of 1000 men each, one regiment of
artlllerists OF 1900 men, two regiments oil
cavalry OF coo men each, two regiments
OF rlfiemen OF 600 each, for three years UNI
less sooner discharged to he cGinmanded
oy two mWor-scn"rals, four briga,iicr- gen.
erals, one Inspector general, and two assis-
ant-inspectors
Alter the bill WAS gone through the com
mittee rose, AZ to 46, reported progress
and asked leave to ST; again.
Mr. Van DYKE oif,ed the following
resolution Which the House agreed to con-
slider, Ayes SIS.
RESOLVED, That the President of the
United States be requested to communicate
tn his House such information touching our
foreign relations as he may deem consistent
with the public interest, the better TO ena.
bic this House to judge how far the military
establishment OF the u. 5 ought to be IN
creased.
This motion was supported by Mcssrs.
Van Dyke, Elliot, Lyon, Cool; and Quincy,
and opposed by Messrs. Dawson, Van Hntne
and Bacon. When the House adjourned
without taking question, So to52.
"a brief sketch of proceedings on this
day will be given in succession to the pro-
ccedings OF yesterday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26

Before mentioned, or TO authorize some per-
son in the city of New York, to subscribe
for the purprsc in th5;rbchalf. The amount
of this expense it is estimated need not ex-
coed zen thousand dollars.
The committee entertain a confidence
that this invitation viii meet with the .p-
probation and compliance of every friend
to the cause in which many fell sacrifice,
and many who still survive, suffered and
bed.
BY order Of the committee,
JACOB VAN DEVOORT,
Chairman
RoDERT TOWNSEND, Sec'rv.
n. Is. 1t is requested that the letters OF
information may be forwarded without de-
lay, post paid
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
TnyRspY, Februarr 18.


Mr. ]. Clay, representative from Phi
iadeiphia, rc-appeared and took ms seat.
On motion OF MIR. Desla,
ReSoiUfd, That tive committee on Pub.
lie Lands be directed to enquire into the
expcdiency of opening Wagon road from
the Ohio river opposite Port William at
the mouth OF Kentucky 70 intersect the
road leading from Cincinnati a. Fort
Wayne, near or at Fort Recovery, and that
they be authorised to report by bill or other
wise.
Mr. d. also presented resolution of the
legislature of Kentucky requesting the re-
personalities from that state IN Congress
to have new road instituted on the above
route, which was referred to tile same COM
mittee.
On motion Of Mr. Dana,
ResOWed, That the committee Of Com
mercc ADD Manufactures be instructed 10
enquire im;o the propricty Of causing such
buoys 70 be provided and placed as may be
requisite for the security OF navigation ~
or near tie entrance Of Connecticut river.
and to report by Bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Chandler offered the following rcso.
luton, which he did not wish 70 interfere
with any bills nov under confederation. and
wished u 20 be referred to a committee to
see what result they would produce:
HcSolucd, Taat committee be appoint-
ed totake into consideration the exDcdien-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
FRIDAY, Fehruar, 10.

a message was received from the presi-
dent of the u s. AS follows:
10 the senate and house Representatives
of the u. Suites.
The states of Pennsylvania, MARYLAND
and Virginia, having by their several acts,
consented th1t the public road from Cum
bertrand to the state of Ohio, authorised by
the act Of congress of March 90, 1906,
should pass thro' those states, and the re-
port of the commissioners communicated 10
congress with my message of January 81.
1907, having been duly considered, have
approved OF he route therein proposed for
the said road as far as Brownsville, with a
single deviation since located, which car
RIGS it through Union town.
From thence the course to the Ohio, and
the points within the legal limits at which
1t shall strike that river, is till to be dccid-
ed. In forming this decision, | shall paw
material regar d to the interests and wishes
OF the populous parts OF the state OF Ohic,
and TO future and convenient connection
with the road which is 70 lead from the In.
dian boundary near Cincinnati by Viccnnes
to the Mississippi al S, Louis, under au,ho-
rity of the act of April, 1906 In this way
we may accomplish a continued and advan-
tageous line of communication from the Sc a
OF the general government TO St Louis, pass
my thro' several very interesting points OF
the western country.
4" have thought it advisable also to Sc
cure from obiteration, the trace of the road
40 tar as it has been approved, which has
been executed by such considerable expcnse,
by opening one half of its breadth thro' us
Whole length.
The report of the commissioners, here.
y gtaa. 80. Il =.
nation OF their proceedings under the ac,
ct March %, 1906, since the date of INV
message OF Jan. 81, 1907 and will enable
congress to adopt such further measures re
lative thereto as they may deem proper un-
der existing circumstances
TIL: JEFFERSON"
The message aud report were referred 70
a select committee of five members.
The EMBARGO.
Fhe house went into . committee Sf the
whole on the "bil In addition 70 the act
entitled an act supplementary to the act
entitled an act laying an embargo On all
ships and vessels in the ports and barbors
of the United States.
Mr. Goldsborough moved n strike out the
second section, on the ground that is Pc
aalties were too severe. This motion was
lost.
Mr. Newton oHred an amendmen, to the
second section, giving them a discretionary
power TO dispense With the bond when
there was no urgent necessity Tor it. A.
greed to.
Sundry other amendments were made to
the bill; when the commugee rose and re-
ported it rs amended.
Mr. Eppes, after mentioning the death
oi Jonn Dlckenson, esq. and passing a
high eulogium on his character and servi-
ces, offered a resolution, which was agreed
to unanimo usly declaring that the members
OF the house would wear Grape on the left
arm Tor one month, 20 testimony of their
respect for the memory OF that illustrious
character.
And then the house adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
NEW YORK, February Is.

"Ifo7D sieeh me brave 7vho sink 10 rest"
To hard 70 pos,erity the memory Of mar
tyrs sacrificed to oppression and tyranny,
is incumbent upon those who have survived
and enjoyed the benefits produced by the
exertons Of those who gloriousy bled, suf-
icrcd End died 10 the service of their conn
~, and IN the glorious cause of liberty.
There arc yet many living witnesses Of the
cruelty and barbariiy exercised upon the
unfortunate victims whose bones have, for
many years, m0uidcred upon the shores OF
Long Island. With a laudabe and Dasri-
otto zeal, tlie Tammany Society or Colum-
.bian Order, have resolved 10 erect a u:onu-
ment over the bones which have been ga
thered commemorative Of the scenes which
Occurred on board the Jersey prison snip AT
the Waliabout. Their circular will be read
with attention as the execution Of the pro-
Jects should concern every individual whose
heart recoils FROM cruelty, and who feels
a generous glow Of sensibil'ty for the suffer-
ings experienced by those patriots who as
sisted in tho achievement of independence.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
Gnnnr&88.
no USE oR.REPRESEMYAYYYES
MONDAY, February Is.


Mr. ID. II. Williams re Appeared and took
his seat.
An engrossed bill making additional COM
pensation TO the marShals of the districs
of North-Carolina and II. Jersey, was read
the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill making appropriations
20 carry into effect certain Indian treaties,
yves read the third time and passed
On motion of Mr. Chittenden the House
went into committee of the whole, Mr. Tr gg
in the chair, on the bill in addition to an act
entitled "An act further to amend the iu-
dicial system Of the u. States" Mr. Troup
having introduced an amendment including
an alteration in the times of session of the
courts OF the U. States FOR the district of
South Carolina, Georgia and North Caro-
lima. Some objection being made to this,
from want of immediate information, as to
the effects Of the alterations, by Messrs.
Marion, BlaCkledge and Taylor, the COM
mittee rose, Ayes, 50, and obtained leave to
sit again. In the course of observations on
the motion for rising, as reason against it,
MIR P'il:in stated that for two or three terms
last past Of the courts of the district of
Connecticut and Vermont there h4d no
judge attended to hold them, from defect
III the present Arrangement.
On motion of Mr. Boyle, the House went
into committee of the whole, Mr. Cuts in
the chair, on the hil making provision for
the disposal Of such lands as have been
heretofore reserved for the disposition of
Congress. The bin being gone through
without debate, the committee rose and
reported il, and it was ordered to IA third
reading tomorrow
Mr. q w Campbell, from the committee
of Ways and Means reported bill maSing
appropriations for the support of the
military establishment of the u. States for
the year 1908; and bin to amend an act
entitled San act for laying and collecting
duties on imports aud tonnage within the
territories ceded to- the u. States hy the
treaty Of the thirtieth of April, Que thou
sand eight hundred and three, between the
U States and the French republic, and for
other purposes winch were twice read
and referred to committee of the whole
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
WrpNEspAY, FebruarY ".

WEDNESDAY,, February II.
The Speaker lad before the House the
resignation ct MIR ID. Thomas, Represent
tative from the state OF New-Xurk.
On molten of Mar Van Allen, resolution
was adopted that the Speaker address let
ter to the Executive oi the state of New
York, notifying him Of the above vacancy.
MIR PoindeXter offered the following re-
solution, which was agreed TO, He deemed
1t uibecesszry to Say any ching in favor of
the object till reported on, this being mere
resolution 10 enquire:
ReSol0cd, That q commute be appointed
to enquire into the expectancy of rcpe aiing
sn much OF the ordinance for the govern
ment Of The several territories OF the Uni
TED States as empowers the governors of
sad territories to prorogue s. dissolve the
House Of Representatives elected by the
people, and that they have leave TO report
by bill or otherwise Agreed to.
The bill for the relief Of Samuel WIFI
ting was read the third time and passed by
yeas and nays, SO to Il.
ThisLlil provides fcr allowing Mr. Whit
ting certain sum for services rendered
ard expenses incurred in prosscutinga de-
putty postmaster for enlbezzliug certain
letters containing bank notes belonging 70
Whiting The objection TO the bill proceed
principle that the Post Office department. is
liable for notes sent through the medium of
the post-otiice.
On motion Of Mr. Fisk the House went
into committee OF the whole on the bill for
increasing the military peace establishment
OF the Estates, Mr. Trigg IN ,Ie chair.
Mr Chandler moved 70 strike out the
section authorizing the President of the u.
States OF an emergency to increase the COM
panies at present in service to one hundred
men. Mr. Dawson made motion superced-
ing this /: that the committee should rise
that the subject might be postponed On
this question an animated debate took place
which occupied the House till the usual
hour of adjournment, when the committee
rose and obtained leave to sit again, ayes 70.
Mr. Holmes from the committee ofclaims,
made report favorable tn the petition Of
Jared Shsttuck which was referred to
committee Of Tie whole.
Mr. j. Montgomery, from the committee
to whom was committed the bill Concerning
courts martial and enquiry, reported it
with amendments which having been
read, the House adjourned without refer
ring it.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26
rCIRCuLAR1

NV YoRE, Feb. If, 1903.
The committee appointed by the Tam.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-02-26

Capt. sawdry from Martinico, informs
that on confirmation of the news of the
embargo in the United States, TOUR rose
from eleUen 10 eighteen DoHarS!!
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
HOLLAND HousE,

November 8, 1906.
His maiesty's commissioners and plenipo-
teptiarics have the honor to represent to the.
commissioners and plenipotentiarics of the
II. States: 80,
;ect of impressing seamen, together with
the reasonings, by which the commissioners
ct the u States have urged the expedien-
CIV eff an arrangement on that subject, has
been laid before his majesty's government,
and has been considered with the same
friendly and conciliatory disposition, which
has marked every step of the negotiation.
That his majesty's government had not
felt itself prepared to disclaim or derogate
from. a right which has ever been uniform
" and generally maintained, and in the ex-
ercise of which the security of the British ma
Wv NAV be essentially involved; more espe-
cially i'm conjuncture when his majesty is
enrsped in wars, which enforce the nccessi-
e of the most vigilant attention to the pre-
servatiou and supply of the naval force of
his Kingdom.
That MS majesty's government, actuated
nv an earnest desire to remove every cause
OF dissatisfaction, has directed his majesty S
commissioners to give to Mr.. Monroe and
MIR. Pnkney, the most positive assurances
that instructions aave been given and shall
be repeated and enforced, for the observance
fish seamen and that the strictest care shall
be taken TO preserve the citizens of the u.
States from any molestation or injury and
that immediate and prompt redress shall
be Afforded upon any representation of inju-
~ sustained by them.
That the commissioners of the u. States
well know, that no recent causes of COM
plant have occurred, and that 10 probable
Inconvenience can result from the postpone
ment of an article subject to so many diff
Culties Still that his majesty's Commission
ers are instructed to entertain the discussi-
on of any plan that can be devised to secure
the interests of both states, without any in
jury to rights to which they are respectively
attached.
That IN the mean time the desire of pro-
noting {. right conclusion Of the proposed
treaty, and of drawing closer the ties OF con-
nection between the two countries, induces
his majesty's commissioners to express their
readiness to proceed to the comp elton of the
sother articles, in the confident hope, that
~he result cannot fail to cultivate and con-
firm the good understanding happily subsist-
'ang between the high contracting:parties, and
atill farther to augment the mutual prospe-
rity of his majesty's subjects and of the CT
Ezens of the U. States.
(Signed) VASSAL HOLLAND,
AUCKLAND
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12

|ment in such measures as may have refer
lence to the subject.
We have the honor to be,
With great consideration & esteem,
Sir,
Yourmost obedient servants,
JAMES MONROE,
WILLIAM PINKNEY.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary
Of State, Huntington. s
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12

COUNTER PROJECT.
WHEREAS, when
the one nation is at
war, and the other at
peace. it is not lawful
for the belligerent to
impress or carry off
from on board the
vessels Of the neutra +,
Seafaring Persons,
who are the native.
subjects of the neu-
trial, or others vino are
not the subjects of the
belligerent ; &whcre-
as, from the similari-
ty Of the language and
appearance, it may
be difficult to distin-
guish the subjects OF
the two states, the
high Contracting par
ties agree, thatfor the
greater security OF the
subjects of the neutral
they will enact such
laws respectively, as
shall subject to heavy
penalties the comman
ders of the belligercnt
ships, who shall i'm
press or carry off the
native subjects of the
neutral, or others not
being the subjects of
the beiligerent, from
OH board the neutral
vessels, Oh any pre- =
tence yhatsoe er, &
they further agree to
enact laws respective
ly, making it highly
penal in the subjects
of the neutral to grant
any certificates Of the
birth and country o.
Sea- faring Persons
without due evidence
and proof Of the same
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
DOMESTIC.
PyBLIC DOCUMENTS.
p II r T III
fcoNrrNUEp.)
srrNuEp .)

From Mcssrs. Monroe and Pinkney Minis
tiers extraordinary and Plenipotentiaries
at London, to Mr.. Madison, Secretary of
State.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12
PROJECT.

~ order to prevent
The vessels OF either
party, from becoming
a sanctuary at sea for
dcserters, from the
vessels of the other
party, it is expressly
stipulated by the high
Contracting Parties,
hat they will respec-
lively enact Laws,
hereby it shall be
ladc penal for the
mmanlers or mas
rs Of the vessels of
Their of the parties,
so may happen tobe
! the ports of some
irlpower, or in the
{ rts Of one Of the
Il rites with the YES
s of the other par
2, to receive on board
u / carry to Sea
< lowing them to be
Il h the sailors, be-
u ging to, and deser-
II. ,irom such vessels.
|. is further agreed,
y .ncver the vessels
a. ii3g on board the
u Ol3 v no may nave
iesertcd in a neu-
a | port, shall arrive
any port of the
a y to which they
= ong, that such par
,h Ill cause such dc
ters to be deliver
Nj, on proper APP
! ;a'ion supported y
y fful evidence, t.
< "a cent or consul OF
{ other party, who
y ne duly authori-
q | By his govern
Mt 10 act in such
s IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-12

IripIicate)
o. LONDON, December 27, 1906.
k,
Ne have the pleasure to acguaint you
at We nave; this day agreed with the British
m niasioEe IS to conclude a treaty OIL ali the
~ 3 which had formed the object of our
g citation, ,1nd on terms which we trust
goccrnne1 It will approve. 1t will require
=; few day to reduce it to form. When
1t is done, ", Shall transmit it to you b.
:s messenS or We hasten to commu-
sc TO you, thi interesting intel igencc for
information cd guidance OF oar govern
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-21
Valuable Proberty. for Sale.

sw-O BE SOLD, in four eistinctiots or to-
gether, four acres GLAND, contain
ing from one and IA quarter acre to two acres
each, most eligibly situated without the terri
tory of Columbia, extending IN right line
from Gibbon-street to Great Hunting Greek,
intersecting jefferson, Franklin, and Green
street. and bounding east and west on Fayr
cite and Payne-streets.
A plan of the ground and further particulars
may be obtained by applicationto
Jaas ~. = 2aya
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-21

TO RENT,

A convenient two story Dsvelzing House and
Store, situate on the corner of King and Pitt
streets, lately occupied BY Mr.. John Ramsay.
Apply to
Robert !. Taylor.
January LIZ %
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-21
Landing, this Day,

AAto' 1880
Frem schooner Freighter, Captain Thomas,
from Portland, and for sale by
LGwrason and Fozvle,
10 tons St Peterburgh slsan hemp
100 bolts Russia duck
SO do. Ravens do.
lea barrelsNew-England ruA
80 Do tanners Oil
SO boxes mould candles
80 tons Plaster Paris
800 sides soaI leather.
IN STORE,
is pipes Holland Gin
S do. Bordeaux 0randV
o boxes mould candles
20 do. spermacasti do
500 do. brown soap
20 do. chocolate
so casks cheese
1900 sides soal leath1
S hhds. and 20 bis. Mus. u. saxv.
January Is.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-21
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
or 10 be RENTED far one or mere years )
sn.HE whole of the REAL ESTATE be-
II longing to Presley Carr Lane, lying iR
and adjacent to the town Of CeMrevilla, IN
Fairfax county.
This property consists of the well known
TAVERN now occupied by M. .adans Mit-
ekeH.
The STORE HOUSE now in the occu-
pancy of MIR. Daniel Harringt oa---and from
eight hundredtto a thousand acres fgood
FARMING LAND, at present in the pes.
session of Mr.. Carr W. Lane, and MIR. Val
tee. locker, which viii be disposed of in sepe-
rate tracts or entire.
1t is presumed that any person disposed to
buy or rent any of the above property wilhrst
view the same and judge for themseFes-a
further description is therefore unnecessary
n Mr.. Lane zoou}d take 6 smaIe
proportion IN Negroes.
Harrifon Ei.zhugh. =
| Fairfax Csqasy Ost %, y"
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-01-21
John Linton,
Dunhiea,
Twenty Dollars Rezvard.
ELO ED from the town of Alexandria, on
Christmas day,
a Negro Man named Ben,

,
Belonging to Mrs. Fendall;
A GED about q years, tall, straight and
N spare IN his form, with hollow eyes,
short nose, head long and projecting behind,
full high forehead, small scar on one OF has
legs, supposed the left leg; he IS somewha
tisid,. answers quickly when spoken to dan
sometimes stammers little, by trade a gar
dener, but he has been lately employed III
Mr. Moore's sugar refinery in Alexandria,
and it is probable cen read and write. Had on
and took will him variety ofclstlang, which
as well as his name, he will probably change.
1t is supposed he has taken the road 70 Baltl-
more. Ten Dollars will be given, If he Is
taken up in this neighborhood, or the above
reward, if more than twenty miles from A
lexanaria.
Edmund I. Lee.
January A.