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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-25
Mount Comfort,
FOR SALE.


C1TUATED on Rappahannock in the county
~ of Essex, within fifteen miles oe Tapnahan-
mock aud about the same distance from Urbanna
and King and Queen Courthouse and very con-
yenient 10 me post Office at Montague's Tavern
there are upwards of one hundred and fifty
acres of land attached TO this seat, considera.
BILE part of which is wood land and heavily um-
bered-The improvements are a dweiling house,
fctty feet by eighteen Kitchen, Smoke House,
Stable Ice House. Ssc on the Hnl--And on The
rive, bank. q store house, with oomnodions
Store and Counting Room and an excellent Gra-
narv-zli oe which--except the Scabie--have
been recently but Mount ccrnfor, commands
as good. il no. The best view Of the river Of airy
seat on the Rappahannok and the best E h and
oysters may DC had a, the doc! with very lizzie
trouble IL is well Calculated for a neehan,.
berg in poDrlops aud wealthy neshboraooi,
whereit is believed five or SIX thousand pounds
worth of goods urign' he retNiled annnaily-h
wouic also be conveneut stand for protest..
onal cha scger - would either sell on e'ee'tr
the payments can be agreed on or exchange tos
other lands without improvements
For fastaer particulars sPPy to Reuben M
Calnet,, 10
Garter Wood,
Mount Comfort.
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Land For Sale.


THE subscriber offers tor SALE, the TR ACT
OF LAND, on which he now resides, w.
ing on Wards fork, about two miles from its
junction with Roam Oak -four miles from Char
lolte courthouse, and containing 500 acres, abou,
lI0 Of which is cleared and inciosed with good
fencing The improvements are good dwe'
ling house, with 2 brick chimnes, grist mill
with pair OF stones, and saw mill, on stream
which has never been known, in the dryest sum.
rners, to fail furnishing wa sufficient TO supply
the above mills. Also, = good granary, and ali
oiher necessary horses. The soil Of the above
land is adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn,
wheat, &c. Should not meet with a purchase,
before the 9th day of Dee. next, propose offer
ing the above land for sale ION the next day,
berg The 7Ih day of December) to the highest
bidder credit OF 10 months. Also. all my
household and kitchen FURNITURE. CORN
PORK, CATTLE. and several likely Me-
GROIS. Twelve months credit will b. given on
al sums above dollars, the purchasers giving
bonds with approved security, to carry interest
from the daIe If no, punctuay paid.
John w. Williamson.
Charlotte, 4'h October, 1903. 6w
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Brown Sugar in hhds Whiskey by the bbl, or
and bbls fierce
Loaf Sugar. in do French Brandy
Bet Green Coffee Saltby the Sack
lmpeuai, and a quantity of excellent
Young Hyson TEAS, Lard by the h,Sin
Chocolate, BY the box large assortment og
Pimento Iron Caatings, every.
eepPer description
Ginger y An assortment of Stons
Rice Ware
Mustard y Queens Ware
w. Rum soap and Candies by
Jamaica DO box
England do Leiper's Snuff
Melasses by hind Writing Paper
Sherry znG Malaga 4 Wrapping do
Wine n DeoanterS
Holland and Country y Tumblecs
Gin 4 Wine Glasses
Spanish Segars by box Leading Lines
or reiail Bed Cords, &c &c &c
Together with number of other articles too te.
dious 20 enumerare which they will sell low
for cash, country produce. or approved
paper in town.
~ II is earnestly requested that those who
have long saAdiuge accounts, will settle them i'm.
nediately, as no longer indulgence can be gi.
ven.
II lure 1903. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-25
BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.

The late British aggressions have given
birth to great part of this book, and the
author hatters himself, that it contains the
septim snts of every patriotic American.
*" subscriptions for the above work will
be received at the Office of the Virginia Ar
gus, at 9s Cd. copy.
September 81, 1908. w2m
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20 Rent.

THREE Houses on the main street, one
between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and
Mr.. VI nuei Judah, one opposite the Eagle
Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson
Morris, the other is occupied by Mr.. Rem
jamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Rich
ard & Co.'S. Office Of the two first, possession
may be given immediately, and of the other
the first of January next. Also, house ST
,uated IN the alley, between the street go
ing to Snoekoe warehouse and that gong
to Mayo's Bridge possession to be had i'm
mediately
JOSEPH CALICO.
Richmond, Oct. 6, 1903 (tG
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Notice.

A PETITION viii be presented to the
II pext Gona-lI Assembly, praying that
the land whereof John M'Murfy died seIz-
cd. may be sold for the payment Of hisjust
debts. Win. OVER TON, Admir-.
Of John M'Murry
harlotte, Oct Il, 1908. I'm
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Notice.
FOR LEfSS OR sALE,
A House with 8 rooms.
Notice.

We'll finished, with the necessary cfioe-, and
new garden pailed in. situated about miles from
Manchester. on the turnpike road, and good
itsnd for tavern With he tenement r,ay be
had 100 acres of land adjoining nearly the whole
Of which is in timber Should person OF good
character, well qualified for publican, Apply,
would p'efer lease oe the premises-and as an
encouragement TO SUCH an one. would let it go
cheap. q would sell the same. The terms will
be made known, IN ei'her oast, on application to
the sub .criber, near the same
William Sowell.
Chesterfield county, Oct.1 g
20:h 1908
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-25
Notice.

THE co-partnership OF Grantland s. Har.
wood is dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to the concern, are desir-
ed TO make immediate payment; and those
having claims ag inst the same. are reques-
ted to bring them in 80 the subscriber, on
or before the 25th day Of this month.
The business will be Continued by the
subscriber at the same place; where he So
licits continuance of the patronage of The
public.
SAMUEL GRANTLAND, jr.
Richmond Nov II, 1903. 2
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ALBAN GlLPlN Truslee
Powbatan Oa. 2O'h. 1908 IDS

P0whatan. Oct' 20 o. bob IDS
II UN lWAY n m ne snbscfibrs. tue / 20 Au.
IN gust last, EegSo Fellow EDMUND, who
has predy general aoquan'ance. and well
known inclined 10 bc ola yeloWish COMPLEXION.
has Sigh scar on one OF his cheeks, % years Of
age. 5 feet inches high, a toerahe stom
active, bony fellow, sloop shouIdered mis- NOUN
and ips are large aud prominent he 10 acoustic.
med 20 the management Of youDg horses ana is
= carriage driver lie was purchased ont Of
Pages es ate, near Hanover Town, 10 or ~ Yeas
ago--p evou5 TO that period, he bad been hired
by paul Thfman, dec. and used 70 train horses.
1t is coni-c,ured he is gone TO taat part Of the
eountfy--He is well acquainted 10 Richmond
and MaucaeNer. | will give Twenty Doisrs
for his delivery, or Zen for lodging him in any
iail, besides what the law allows
Ed. DILLON.
Pince Edward 2f-h Oc 1903 en-
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100 Dollars Reward.

y UNAWAY from the subscriber the 5,h No
~ vember, 1906. Negro Man. named AN
DREW he is about "a years of age. about 6
feet high, well made, of : dark complexion.
he has pleasing counienance, and when spoken
20 nss s'oppage IN his speech. He was raised
by De John Shore, OF Petersburg his father and
mother are living in Manchester, where il is pro
bsble he is now lurking. The aboverevs.rd viii
be gvent TO any one who will deliver the said ne
gro 10 me near Petersburg, or secure him in snv
jail, so that get him again. Masters of vessels
and others are forcwa'ned Carrying him OF or
harboring hum at their peril.
Drury Birchett.
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DIsrR1cr OF VIRGINIA., TO WIT:

DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
BE. it remembered, That on the thrtieth
day of May, in the thirty second wear of the
Independence Of the u. States of America,
Thomas l.. Birch of the said District, hath
deposited in this Office, the Title of Book,
the right whereof he claims as Author, in
the words following, to wit
Z" The Virginian Orator, being a variety
g Of original and selected Poems, Orati-
sons and Dramatic scenes, to improve
" the American Youth, in the ornamen-
"tal and useful art Of Eloquence and Ges-
"ture,''
In conformity to the act of the Congress Of
the u. States, intituled f" An Act, for the
Encouragement of Learning, by securing
the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to
the Authors and Proprietors of such copies
during the time therein mentioned"
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Clerk Of fhe District Of Virginia
L A n D n @
From the Schooner Richmond, At Testers new
Wharf,
% Gates Ear;hcnware,
25 Hhds, MuscovaJo Sugar,
IL Hhds. Green Coffee, and
9 Bales Woolens
IN STORE.
100 Bags Salt,
Is Hhda. Moasses.
10 Tierces Cseen Coffee,
6 Or. Casks Sherry,
3 Pipes ON,
so Boxes Segzrs,
Bags Race Ginger,
s uchong }
Tyson Skin TEAS.
Young Hyson
FOR SALE by
Geo. Watt.
Richmond, lst Nov. 1903.
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Boarding, Lodging q En-
ferfdtnnlenf.

THE subscriber is now keeping bearing house
i the connexions < conveniently situated
housela,ely oocupiedby 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 or year
with genteel board, lodging and entertainments.
No exertions shall be wanting her part. TO give
satisfaction those who will favor her with their
sompany.
Anna Byrd.
Richmond. August 8, 1908. IF
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Richmond, Nov. Sd 1903. IN

NE M 3nday the 2Stn instant wdlbe SOLD
NJ to The highest bidder, at the late dwelling
house of Mrs Frances Evans dec. III Chester
field county, AT Osbotnes on c'edit Of twelve
months, By the purchasers giving bond wi IA ap.
proved security TO carry Interest from the da-e &c
not punc,ually paid TO the day. qaanli,y Owe
Y va'uabe household and kitchen
Furniture,
The crop of Corn and Fodder aud quantity of
very go d Hay, cgethcr with the stock OF Eor
ses, Cattle and Hogs; a'sa six Negraes, VIZ a
man and a woman four children. For all sums
nm Ter en- 40 lars cash viii be required. All those
indebted TO The SAID estate are rtques'ed 70 make
immediate payment. and all those have any
ola Inns against The said estate are !. .laes,cd to
bring hem Forward by the day of sale, properly
authenticated.
A BASS, Adnr.
with che will annexed,
Nov z, 1903 3wp
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NOTICE is hereby given, that petition will
L be presented to the next Assembly, 10 al
ter the ocite III Cd OF oy the commissioners tor
the public build ngs in the county ct Nelson.
October l7th 1903. tina
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-25
For Sale,

Twenty.6v Tens swedes and Americas Iron,
Eighty Bundles Nail Rods,
Eighty Kegs Paint. white, red and fellow,
twenty-five Boxes Window glass, 10, IL,
American and English powder,
Spanish Indigo,
Pipes by the Box,
SweeI Oil by the Box aud Retail,
A few Sacks Salt,
Shot of all sizes. with our usual assortment of
GROCERIES, 81.
Russell & Wallace.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-25

Nov 1903
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
NETWORK, FEB. Is.

Captain Dickens, who arrived yesterday in
90 dag from Barbados Informs, that al the
time Of his sailing, there were, afaoat iii the
harbor, 5000 barrels of -four, besides other
provisions and live stock---four was II dol
lars. The embargo had been laid as pre-
cautionary measure.
He further informs, that the blockade os
Martinique commenced on the Goth OF Jan.
andaYas enforced by four frigstes.
Arrived, the schooner SIenus, Dickins, IS
days from Barbados, & 70 from Turks-I.lsnd.
Left at Barbados, Jan. 90, FoRTY-Two sail
of American vessels, embargoed. which was
laid on the 10th of Jan. and still existed when
the SiIenus sailed. One or two American
vessels were permitted to SAIL by petitioning
the president of the island. Among the yes
sells there, were, brig George, Garfield, Of
Hartford, from New-London; Diana, Aslop,
of Middletown, from New London; ship
Keziah, Thompson, of New Haven, from
North Carolina brig Mercury, Luckett,
arrived in eighteen days from Alexandria,
with the news of the embargo Lucy,
Green, from ditto President, Smith, from
do. for Antigua; Mehitable, Horne, from
Norfolk !; schr Eliza, Shaw, from Newbern /;
brig Julia, Woodward, from Alexandria brig
Charles, Pond, of N. Haven sch'r Two Bro
theirs, Of Newburgh, for T. Island, next day.
Left at T. Island, the sloop Ursula, oullman,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
WATCH LOST.

II 0ST on, the 10th instant, at Annapolis
IL at the house lately occupied by. MIR. John
Gwinn, flate Gaton,s tayern,, a double cased
silver watch, makers name !" George Leyely,
BALTIMORE No. %. 1.-THE same is returned:
to Mr.. Henry Grammar. Annapolis; Joseph
M'Murry, Georgetown, James Gait, Watch
maker Alexandra or the Editor eff this paper
they will receive reward eft Five Dollarts
md the thanks of the owner.
Feb. ~. st.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22

ton sail next day FOR N. York, and Phliadsts
phia ship-Passengers in the Silenus, Mr.. &
Mrs. Carvalho. The Silenas has performed
her voyage in 50 days including is days en-
barge after she was ready for seal Tbs
schr. Nimrod Of Baltimores when. out 80 dayl
from ST. Sebastians, vas dismaated on the
Banks, and afterwards captured and sent into
Barbados, where she arrived in edays.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
Five Dollars Reward.
Ran sway from the subscriber, on Saturday
evening last,
Il Negro Man named DAMON,

I A BOUT FIVE feet ten inches high, twenty
~ one years Of age, slender made, and 4
likely fellow. Had on when. he went away
blue roundabout jacket and pantaloons' strlped
swansdewn waistcoat, and it is supposed TOOK
with him sundSy other clothes. It expect
ed he. has gone to Georgetownor washington
The above reward will be given Tor aPPre:ss
hending said fellow and reasonable charges :
brought home. 10
Feb. "a.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
aIsranbrta ra4p aoberttser.-
MONDAY, FxRRyARY ads
THE NEGOTIATION.

We hear, and we believe the informs~
ton correct, that . suspension of the ne.
gotiation between our government sod .hss
OF Great Britain, took place ca Thursday.
Il is said that GU. sevsrcmen, require Mr..
Rose to specify she repara,icn bis govern.
men, is wiling to make Tor the attack on
the Chesapeake--~hile Mr.. Rose hss re.
CURED tina. our governments should preyi.
ously re 'cind the prsclamasion issued on
that occasion. Il 10 presumed, however.
tha. the preacn, aspect CT AFFAIR.". 10 Europe
will induce one OF The parties 10 yield. We
sincerely hope that 90 amicab!- termination
may take place, and il is our opinion thar
such will be the anal issue.
{ HASA. Fed.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
that very capacity is the principal, character
istic of our species which lifts as above the
beasts that perish.

9th Noven6er, 1907.
~ His accessory for US 20 say that this let-
ter svas in our hands severat days 6efore tie
fearaure Of his majesfy S orders in coazacil and
mas detained BY The daily in1aur Of temporary
matter.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-22
ErtrSt Of a letter to the Editor Of III Norfolk
Herald, dctcts

WAsaSSrToN, Feb. 9.
I" l have seen Ekiess's letter--it contains
the most positive and damning proofs of tho
Spanish pension together with other matte rs
worthy of note. fcu shall have copy of it,
together with other circumstances as vet I'm.
seen by the public eye. It IS believed that
Ellicott viii not b. sunlsoned since lie kuoscs
100 .t.,c5.
/" !Sosaa >:siasss:fe III hresAaru:iea tlla. will
bring Before the people of This country some
very interesting aid curious facts concerning
c...slTA14 SPECTATORS with foreign DOW.
er--( not 45enc1 u
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g LEeso&N, DEC. LIN. lsoy.

Z
/" NJ la-t informed you Of she treaty that
was coGclpded By the ch.iInber Of ccmrncree
~ith the Freach general aIioti:s, respecting
the liberation Of Me sequestered goods, in
conseque, &C Of the thegl enc peeted change
Of this governments. ] had hoped some delay
would have beers gained, Or thar some event
'soulk haYe tuned up in this Es,liod of won. j,
t..ers that q iberation might have heen Grant
ed at least TO the American property without
.acceding TO the conditions stipulated. / re.
greet 20 adyise you that this has not been the
case, and a fea days subsequent to nv last. a
aotlcewas issued by the chaiHbcr Of commerce
under authority Of the French general, mott
lying to the interested, that unless the goods
were redees ned in three days, paying the SUM
OF forty hive per cent. on their estim alton
VIZ. 80 per cent. cash, ana ten per cent. in
notes with endorsers at 4, s, and months,
the same would be Immediately put up to
-glc. In this extremity had nc other alter
native left but to sccede to the imposition
which has also been done by the other houses
in the American line. The whole amount
seQuestered was abour 2e5,0oo dollars. will
write you again, and now enclose you the no.
tlce posted this morning---by this you will
observe our change Of government. Who is
to succeed thereto j; still unknown, OF whe-
thes Tuscany will not be incorporated in the
kingdom Of Italy is yet a question
The French flag and arms are row every
where displayed, and from to-day all public
acts run in the name of the emperor. The
queen left Florence yesterday, presumed for
Milan"
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Treaty OF mber, particularly those relating
TO commerce, 1t may be advisable, to simplify
the transactio n, by combining it to the few es.
'9cntial objects, or by not adding more than a
few Others Of least difficulty, and most irapor
taice- a general article may suffice for the
rest, giving reciprocslly, in regard to trade and
navigation, armed ships and prizes the privi-
leges or the most favored nation !; and leaving
for more lerSurcly and detailed provision, what.
ever may conduce to the mutual interests, and
correspond with the friendly dispositions ofthe
parties Ageneral stipulation of this Sort an
Piled to the subject of commerce, would nave
the advantage to the United States of abolish
ing and preventing British determinations on
exports, and to Great Britain. the like adyan.
tagc with respect to American determinations
on imports.
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NEw-YoRK. Anril 90

7
we have seen letter from a very res.
pectabie commercial house in Nantes, da-
ted the 23d of February, which gives strong
hopes shat the American vessels detained
IN France under the Milan decree would be
released. This hope was founded upon fa-
vorable intelligence received at Nantes
from Paris.
Capt Chester from bordeaux, informs.
that all the American vesselsin Bordeaux.
which had been boarded by the British
were under seizure.
DR.. Leighman, of Philadelphia, passen-
ger IN the George, is the bearer OF Cispat-
ches from Mr. Armstrong to the secretary
of state.
Capt. G. further states, that our embar-
go was popular in France, as they snppos-
ed it was measure of hostility against
England. April %
FOS lSCkll' I.----LGtest Foreien Ne7vs
The ship Ocean, Capt. Bunker, arrived
az TINS port at a late hour last night, in 81
days from Plymouth, England, and cant. Il.
has politely favored the editor of the Mer-
Camille Advertiser with file Of London ma
pers to the 24th Of March inclusive. beino
days later than before received. The
following summary, and the few articles
under the London head, 10 all our time would
permitus to give in this mornings paper.
The trial of Gen. Whitelocke had been
concluded but the sentence was not made
public. 1t was understood he was to he Sc
yerely censured and cashiered
Lord CollingwoOd was at Syracuse on the
eth Feb. The Rocbfort & Carthagena saua-
drons have not joined, as the latter putinto
Palma-bay, Majorca, in gale of wind.
On the 17th Feb. (the British cruisers
having been blown Of The coast of Sicilvl
the French got down some heavy guns, TOOK
possession of Fort Scylla, and made 1000
prisoners.
Russia has declared war against Sweden.
The declaration states that The emneror os
Russia could not remain insensible to the
conduct OF G.. Britain against Denmark
Prussia and Denmark have also declared
war against Sweden.
H0stilities have commenced between the
Swedes and Russians, but 10 general battle
has been fought The Russians in breaking
up from their cantonments, endeavored IN
penetrate into Finland, between the gulph
Of Finland and the Rjana Lake-the Swe.
dish frontiers on that side not being very
strong, the advanced posts fell back on the
of the Russians. The Swedish
main army occupied position at Fafyas-
thus The Russian head quarters on the
On March was at Louisa. Whilst the Rus
slams are occupying the Swedish arms ON
the side Of Strania, but they must cross from
Copenhagen to Elsineur. The French have
not yet entered Zealand, and the prepsra-
tons at Copenhagen are not completed.
Bonaparte has created several Princes.
Dukes, Barons and Knights, all the digni-
iaries OF the empire have been raised to the
rank OF princes, and their eldest sons arc to
be Dukes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-29

comes transparent, and it is seen ,hr.,
Inc less said about things of ,l l;s esy".
.ne oetIer-like chickering's letter ;, sha.
produce new lights, ie''er' tmay