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CER7IFICd7TS

,, London, 17th February, 1896.
William Lighdoot, Esq.
Dear Sir,-I!ambe,on
ought to stand very high with you. as his colts
IN this country turn out excellent runners, &c.
Ro C,ev.
Charlotte. 10Th May, 1906.
put Five mares TO Hambleton and they all
proved in foaI, and the coils fac and largeI Al
50 have mare which has bro't me four colts. onc
by Dlomed, one by Dragon. one by Seagull, and
another by Hamblcton. and the Hambleton colt
has the preference of eilhsi think her one Of
the finest hes, both in size and figure that ever
saw'-Giyen under my hand.
Hory Letter.
Lunenburg, 5sh May, 1906
This will certify thar put mare 10 Harblc
ron in 1904, when he stood at Mr. H. I,esterss
in Charlotte county, and am as well pleased, If
not better with the colts by him, than with any
the same mare ever had--she previously bred by
Occur dc Lion, Doomed, Quicksilver and Dion
1bcd'k Lester.
Charlotte county.
In the year 1904 put mare to Hambleton'
then kept by Mr.. II. Lester Of this county, and
am fully persuaded that It is the best colt tho maze
yer had, and IS in ny estimation the beat colt I.
ever bred from any horse.--I moreover never
have heard Of any complaining of their colts from
that horse Tbo'Has Read u.
Hanover County.
herewith cenify that Mr.. Wn T. ieh,fcers
horse Hambe,cn. stood at my stable III eiast sea.
son, and that he has proved an excellen foal get.
ter his colts would do credit to any no fse on the
continent. Mr.. VIM. Morris os this c, yun,y add
put FIVE marco each. AL Of which prov ed IN foal
Given under my hand this 9TH day Of Jay. 1906
1otn 1so'1fon
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-20
Taken up bv the Subscriber. .liv.

Taken up by the Subscriber, liv-
ing in buckingham county, about miles above
buckingham c. H. A BAY HORSE, about 4
years Old this Spring. few white hairs in his
forehead and soise on each side of hs back, a
bout feet 10 or IL inches high. The owner by
paying charges and proving property may take
him away.
Moses Spencer.
7th MAY 1902 no
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-20
Valuable Lands.

HEsubscriber will Sell, on a credit. or cxs
change for Property in Richmond or its
neighbofhood, the following LANDS, to wit.
S22 acres in the state OF Kentucky, by survey
bearing date the 10th day of October 1897, wing
and being in the district set apart for the officers
and soldiers of the Virginia state line, on Little
Barren river.
Also, 1000 acres, in Kentucky, by survey
bearing date the 10th October 1897, likewise ly-
ing in the dstria set apart for the officers and
soldiers of the Virginia state line. on the north
side OF Little river, a branch of Cumberland ri
YER, and about two and an half miIss from the
mouth of Little river.
Also, $50 acres of Land in HE county of Nav
son, state Of Virginia. on Old Town creek, abour
miles from Mason courthouse
Indisputabic titles viii be made TO tue above
mentioned lands; and plots of each traG may be
seen on application TO the subscriber re.idinc in
Richmond.
THOMAS BOHA: IMAM.
Ianusry 2Sd. l2D6 -
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MILITARY LANDS

IN qHE STATES OF ONO AND KEFTUcKr.
RE subscriber has for SALE, sundry vaid
d able tracts of LAND, on the waters of the
Miami and Scioto rivers, state of OHIO Also,
on the waters of Cumberland and Green rivers,
state of Kentucky. which will be sold low for
cash or good bonds--For further particulars en-,
quire of William Price, reg ster. who has the IT,
tie papers, or to
William Du-Val.
Buckingham. January 20. 1903. wifi
n Y virtue OF a deed ofirust executed TO
- US By Ambrose Dudley of King VIII
liam county, TO secure debt due by the
said Ambrose Dudley TO Benjamin Mosby,
assignee OF William Dandrdge--We shall
proceed 10 sell, for ready cash, for the bes
price that can be obtained, on the premi
ses, ON the second day of June next, a
pertain Tract or Parcel ofLand, lying ard
being in lie county of King William, be-
ing the same on which the said Drd.ey
now resides, and the same which the said
Dudley purchased of William DanGridre,
containing Goa acres. or SO much ,hsreof
as VIII be sufficient 10 pay the sum IF 400
pounds, current money, with legal inte
rest thereon from the LIST day of April,
1907, I'll payment, together with all ex
penses attending the execution hereof.
BERN'D. LIPSCOAJB.
NATH'L. FOX.
S6lh February. 1908. wItIs
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10 Dollars Reward.

10Th February, 1908.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.
(CIRCULAR.N

Treasury deharfmeHt, March ., 1903.
SiR-I enclose the printed copy of an act
supplementary 70 the act entitled {" AN act
to prohibi. the importation of certain goods,
wares and merchandise"
The third section exeu PTS from the pro-
hibi'ion, all articles imported on board any
UesSel cf the u. S Gle wed out before the
l4'h day Of December last, provided such
vessels shall return within a limited time.
Altho' the penalties already incurred, be not
thereby positively RENTED, think it con-
sistent with the spirit of the provision, to
direct that all The articles seized and libel
led under the non-inportation act, and
which had heed imported in vessels as
ABOVE described be restored tU the parties,
ana that all the prosecutions i'm relation
thereto, be discontinued On payment of costs.
Inns instruction is not TO apply to articles
imported in foreign vessels, or vessels with
out register; nor to any articles imported
either olandestinely or under falsified invoi-
Ces.
am, respectfully. your obedicnt servant,
(Signed) ALBhRT GALLATIN.
The collector Of Philadclhhfa.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
" Nashington Afareh s, 1sos.

DEAR. SIR,---Yesterday had the ho-
nor to receive your letter of the lst inst.
and am not surprized to learn that some of
my friends in your city are induced tn in
fer. from my silence on the subject of the
nomination of candidates for the Offices of
President and and Vicc-President, made
some time ago at this place, and since pub
iished IN the newspapers, that my name
was mentioned for the latter, with nv
knowledge and approbation.- The infer
ence is a natural one, although in the pre-
sent instance incorrect
"Viewing with great anzietv the cr;ti-
cal and alarming situation of our national
affairs, and deeply impressed with belief
that 1t would require the united wisdom
q patriotism of the different branhces of the
scvt. TO avert the dangers which threaten
our country; formed resolution, at the
commencement of this important session,
not 10 participate in any conversation touch
ing the ensuing presidential election, nor
10 express any sentiment OF determination
respecting II, that might have tendency
10 thsunion, or any baneful effect on our
public deliberations. This resolution I
nave hitherto scrupulously observed, and
now regret the necessity | feel myself under
OIL partial departure from it, in order to
remove the false impressions which it seems
my silence has occas;oned, by assuring my
,rienos' through YOU, that / never have
been directly or indirectly consulted on the
subject, either before or since that nomina-
ton was made; nor was even apprised
OF the meeting held for the purpose, other
wise than by having accidentally seen a
notice or summons, 70 ore Of the members
70 attend it. from S. R. Brady, Esquire.
however correct am foTc;h!e the OBJ
Jecuons which you have stated against this
PToce"nre Hay be, yet as it is 4 business in
"hlch have had no agency or participa-
ton, and over which | can have no con-
trout, It might be considered improper for
me, situated as am, to make am COM
merits upon it.
am, with great respect & esteem,
Your most obt servant
"GEO. CLINTON"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
hichmond Tile 1f4nyf1c5o,.

HE ubicriber having procured the ex.
elusive right 70 W5aut Cture IN thia
and several other states = -z-s ruch
improved Patent Tile for Govern houscs.
anu at considerable expense erected the ne
cessary buildings, &c. for carrying on thac
useful business extensively, now offers to
supply, at short notice, any quantity thar
may be required, at the moderate price Of
Ihirfy Five Dollars EsT thousand, deIiy-
cred at his Factory.
tie can with confidence, fourded ON ac-
tnal experiment. IN the covering of about
20 houses in this city, assert, that houses
can be covered with this tile as cheaD IN
the hrst instance, IS with shingles of the
hrst quality, and when the security against
hrei the difference of insurance, the dura-
/ bility and particular CONSTRUCTION or tboss
tile 10 resist the most penetrating rains and
SHOWS are considered, he cannot doubt of
III Sing with considerable encoura cement.
IL requires only the examination Of a well
| covered roof to convince the most prelude
ced mind of their superiority to any other
| tile heretofore made, or to The best slate,
and Will cost less than the latter, after pay
ing the expense OF water carriage to all
most any part of this continent.
Particular attention will be paid to ortJe "a
from other towns, and in ali cases where
they are shipped, he viii deliver them
whole and sound, along side of the vessels,
at the expense OF Carriage only to the pur-
chasers. Any person skilled In the art of
thing, will put on those tile with great ia
ciiity, but where they Cannot be procured.
he can engage few here who have had
some experience, and will go moderate
distance, II thej job is OF sufficient magnitude
and their travelling expenses paid
BENJAMIN DU VAL.
Richmond, March -, 1905
n. d. | wish to sell Patent Rights in Sc.
veral other states.
W.T. BID.
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Supplementary to tlre act, entitled "an act
70 prohibit the importation of certain
goods, wares, and merchandise"
ben enacted By me Senate and House Of
representation of me United Sfafes OF
Hnieriea' IN Congeess assembled, That no.
thing ~ The act g. which this is a suyple-
ment, shall be so construed as 20 prohibit
INC importation Of tho following articles,
that is to say
First Wrappers and outside packages
in which goods, the Importation ofwhicR !,
cot prohibited, usually are and shall be
wrapped or packed at the time Of their
importation
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
LATEST IRON EUROPE.
CnARLEsroN, March 8.


The letter bag of the ship Adeline, capt.
Trott, 81 days from London, was brought
up last evening, by one Of the pilot-boats
Our regular files by this arrival, are on
ly to the 9Th Of January, on which dav
the ship left London. Capt Trott, how
ever, sent up a single paper Of the 10th
Of January, (Which he probably obtained
in the Downs) with which we have been
favored. We regret that we have not
been able to procure the intermediate
dates, as this paper throws but little
light on the situation Of European affairs
I'VE have extracted the most interesting
part of It's contents;
LONDON, January IS.
Mr.. SAMSON, the chairman Of the COM
mittee Of American merchants, Yesterday
waited upon the chancellor,o Of the exche-
quer, 70 know whether licenses would be
granted for the protection OF cargoes des-
tined for America. The chancellor Of the
exchequeT said, he saw no occasion for
such licenses, as We were not al war with
America; but he did not think there could
be any objection to grant them, TO satisfy
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
NRw-Y oRk. March Q.

TO fhr FGiror of The american Citizen.
The following letter, received by mail,
mas been communicated to several of the
friends Of Governor Clinton, but finding the
opinions 1t was intended to refute, more ex-
tensive than at first imagined, the geteman
10 whom 1t was addressed conceives he
WIN be justified in giving it publicity, thro'
the medium of the press.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18

UHHed States Court, Fun Litcu. I So
Virginia District, .NoD. term, 1907.
Charles and Jesse Eweil, PnRy I =
hgsinai
Iris,rsm Dalton s. Tobias Lear. sner.
chants and traders under the firm Of
Lear and Company, Dehs.
THE defendants Tristram Dalton and
Tobias Lear, not having entered heir
appearance and given security according
to a rule 81 this court, md il sppearirp IN
the satisfaction Of the court that they are
rot habitants Of this district, on he mo.
ton It the pits. by their council, il IL or
dercd that the said defendants do sppeer
here on the first day Of the next term srd
answer The pits. bill, and that sorry "a
this order be forthwith inserted m sene
one Of the newspapers published IN he
Guy # Richmond, Tor two months su~r,,-
siyely and posted az The from, dooy Of he
capitol in the said city.
a oopy-Teste.
WILLIAM MARSHALL. OK.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18

| the fGturS President, Is siien; asto tho ,er-
son selected for the last mentioned ~. 20.
We cannot, therefore, certainly say on
whom they are DISPOSED 20 bestov the be-
nett of their support ; but the refiorf is that
CLINTON is the man. We should De glad,
however, to know their reasons far nor
'aentl0aiag his mare.
The extraordinary nresest of the seUrn-
fee' members OF Congress, against the no.
'nination OF Mr. Madison by the republican
caucus, contains so many strange positions,
and displays so much hostility to that gem
tleman, that it deserves &c be answered,
ifon.y for the purpose of showing the trnc
nature of The opposition to his election, as
expressed by those members, who, it is to
be supposed, have spoken the sentiments of
their party generally. We recommend IL
therefore TO the particular attention of his
friends, and invite such of our correspon-
dents, as have leisure for the purpose, to
employ their pens in defending The good
name OF this great man from the wanton
asPersions which they have cdst upon it,
and in demonstrating the futility of their
directions to the proceedings of the congress
sional caucus.
FROM various signs and tokens we are
inclined 70 believe that most of the advo-
Gates of Col. 1onroe's election are as
much Influenced by dislike of Madison,
as by their attachment to his WORTHY com
petitor; and that, if they find the chance
OF A7onroe's success is desperate, they will
even join the Ciinfo,,ianS, rather than lose
their chief object, which is tn prevent Ma
DisoE from being elected. Cod grant that.
in this, we may be mistaken: but time and
the Course of events viii shew, whether we
are so, or not.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18

Y Y virtue of the authority vested IN me
, by Samuel Liggon. hy deed Of trust,
btaring late the 1th December 1907, I snail
Proceed 70 selltoth highest bidder for cash,
CT Saturday the 9Th inst on the premises,
between the hours Of p and o'clock, the
lgtof ground adjoining the Fairfield Race
Ground, containing 3 OF acres, with ali the
Improvement thereon, consisting OF good
framed dwelling housc and otter convent
spces Tor family, now occupied by the
said Liggon. Als0, the whole OF the said
Liggon's Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Rnd Carpenters Tools. to comply with tic
purposes Of the said trust.
JAA.ES jerks, TRUSTEE.
RirG1lgEd, March IL, 1903.
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1 Second. Bags or sacks in which salt shall
be imported;
Third. Glass bottles or phials in which
! drugs, medicines, or any other article, the
importation of which is not prohibited, shall
be imported;
! Fourth Printed hooks, maps s charts /;
Fifth. Watches, tradesmen's and arti-
fcer's tools. mathematical, astronomical s.
surgical Instruments gilt buttons, locks,
and all other articles manufactured partly
OF brass and partly of any other metal;
Sixth Shaiioons and woollen stuffs, mus
kets, bayonets, swords, cutlasses and pis-
tots.
Sec. 2. ind be IL further enacted, That
the articles OF the following description,
shall be held and considered as being en-
braced by the description of articles, the
importation OF which is prohibited by the
act to which this act is supplement, that
is TO say
All articles manufactured entirely of silk
and wool, or Of silk and fax, or of flax and
wool, floor-cloths, wooden cassimeres, car
pets, carpeting, and mats, whose invoice
prices shall exceed FIVE shillings sterling,
per square yard.
Sec. 5. ind &c i. further enacted, That no
articles imported on board any vessel of
the u. ). cleared out before the fourteenth
day OF December last, from any port with
in the u States, or the territories thereof,
shall be subject to the prohibition enacted
by the act to which this act is q supplement
Provided, that such vessels which may
have cleared for any port beyond the Cape
of Good Hope, shall return to some port
in the u. S or its territories within twelve
months: ind yiroUided, that such vessels
rs shall have cleared for any other port,
shall return as aforesaid within six months
from the said fourteenth day Of December
]. b. VARNUM,
Sneaker ofthe house Of REPRESENTATIVES,
GEO: CLINTON,
Fce President ofrhe u S. and
president Of the Senate.
February 81, 1908
APPROVED, TIL: JEFFERSON.
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THE MILLING BUSINESS which has
heretofore been carried On under the
FIRM of LADDS e. w EBSTER, was dissol-
we'd ON the lirst instant.
LADDS o. WEBSTER.
ISAAC WEBSTER
81 mo- "a, 1905.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18

HE American Citizen of NeW-Tork
enueavors 20 Compel US all to vote for the
venerable GEORGE CLINTON as President,
ny charging us with want of gratitude for
ms revolutionary services, is We do not.
We admit that his military a;chieyements.
during the contest for liberty, were truly
glorious to himself and useful to his coun-
try: we admit that he always has been.
and still is 2 sincere patriot, pure reunb-
hcan, and good man, But, notwi,hstan-
ding ali this. we do not think. that he ouebt
70 be the next President OF the II States.
twenty, on even SeUcz years ago. hc
might have had our cheer ful suffrage 70 fill
that ott;>e, If the great WASH1EoroN anS
JEFFERSON had not stood in his w..v and
II, HOEO. Ne was a few wears Younger, his
chance of success would be better than
it is.
BIT, however great the respect and en-
thusiastlc admiration W IN which we con-
template the waT worn soldier of freedom.
and one "f the last surviving heroes of the
revolution, we cannot, thro' mistaken graz
titu;re, consenttn ieopardize those very in.
terests, QNr which he fought so bravCiv,O
by elevat'ng him TO an Office, the duties Of
which nc IS no longer capable of fulfilling.
It's also certainly true that GoU. Cfgko,t
has no reason To complain a the ingrsti-
tude OF his country. Riches and hono-e
have been heaped upon him, in his native
state ct NeV-Tork, and he has already been
placed in the second station in the union.
The republicans who advocate the election
OF James Rfadison To the fret, are willing
TO continue George Clinton in the second !;
station in which he can enjoy otiuBl cita,
digWfafe, and no longer be obliced 10 bus-
tie IN the laborIous field OF politics, 20
which the energy and firrnuess ofthe mid
die aged $50 much better adapted than the
imbeciiity ofthc oid and decre6id statesman.
We wish this respectable md exalted cha
racter % 60 of the stage with honour I:
rot 20 expose himself 20 disgrace by exl,i.
biting to the public view the faint image Of
his former self, the ruins Of departed great
ness. We wish him not, when he ought 10
be resting from his glorious tolls, and en-
Toying the happy retrospect Of q life well
spent, to be canvassing and electionecrinc
nom Tor Office, and involving himself in new
cares and troubles, for The sake OF attemp-
ting task at present beyond his strength /:
VIZ that Of conducting the complicated and
difficult affairs of a great nation. To that
task we think Mr. Sfadison fully ADEQUATE 4:
and trust that he will be called by his
country 90 undertake IL.
TIE address Of the Lancaster commit.
tee IN Pennsylvania on the subject Of the q.
lection Of governor foe that state, aud Of
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4 2UHWE MAW

II IOUWD N NV
WI TO IS singh, that uvders,ands the manage
w mta; 6 Negroes, and CAV read md wiz
w'th YsrY iit'e knowledge o. figures, if vel
seeon7ns N. ea FOR homes y,iaGusiiy add 1ob,iciy
may hear Of employment by Application 10 IN,
pin e..
Eichmond, MaycA 10, 1903 #
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EAUTIOW.

a IL rcroG. ere fosewaped taking a note
- gesa by re 20 rosser < Moncuyc. Inc
T. % hDri' 1917, f7r $50 dollars, a, am
deictr'acd noi 70 Pty the same, having never
received tie value of H.
MOSES DAVIS
Richmond, March "a, 1863. ID
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rs shall have cleared for any other port,
shall return as aforesaid within six months
from the said fourteenth day Of December
]. b. VARNUM,
| Sneaker ofthe house of Rehresenfaffucs.
GEO: CLINTON,
Pice President ofrhe S. and
president Of the Senate.
February az, 1908
APPROVED, TIL: JEFFERSON.
NORFOLK, March II.
On Saturday evening British feet of 5
sail OF the line, and trigate, anchored OF
our Capes, consisting of the
Royal George of 100 guns.
Neptune 90
Temeraire 9S
Dragon so
Tonnant SO
Eurydice 50
Under the command Of Sir John Thomas
Duckworth. This fleet sailed from Eng
land on the 18th ofJanuary. His Britanic
Majesty's Consul communicated to the E.di-
tor Of this paper the following circumstan-
ces: That this feet sailed in pursuit of
the Rochfort squadron, which had esca-
ped from that port composed of the follow
ing ships
NJ! l2G guns.
Ajax so
Suffrein -
Magnanime -
Jenappe -
Flora ~
Servillient brig.
Admiral Duckworth steered first for
Made ira, near which island he spoke the
British frigate Comus, capt Percy. who in
formed him that he had been chased few
days before by French line of battle shin
and frigate, and had nearly been captured.
Admiral ID then proceeded to the West
Indies, from whence he came to our Capes
The consul further informed us that Sir
John Duclworth has forwarded to him n
dispatch for MIR. Rose, at Washington. in
which he states 1--WE understand from the
consu'e that the appearance of his feet so
unexpectedly at this juncture, NAV excite
some censation in the AuCricen govern
ment, and requests that Mr.. Rose would
Immediately communicate to our govern
ment the cause Of his coming upon this
coast.
These are all the particulars which we
are informed Of formaa authentic source.
Report says & as proceeding from British
officer that there are 5000 troops on board
this fleet. Col. Hamilton was asked if
~'A@lN ~ y any tibNiso VII ODdTn1 ne TeDl!E(i
not to his knowledge. The number how
ever far exceeds what could be carried IN
that number of ships.
The unexpected appearance Of this feet,
must prove TO every person the facility
with which we can be assailed by an F,u-
ropean power, who has the command of the
seas: with such power we have had rea-
son to expect war for nearly nine months,
AM yet the country is in no better state of
defence than it was nine months ago.
The British ships were yesterday anchor
ed to the southwark Of the capes
The Rochiort feet may probably pay a
visit 70 the Brazils, where they might have
effected something if tho British admiral
had not sen four sail of the line with the
Portuguese Aeet--Ledger.
We understand that admiral Duckworth
stated in G. letter to Col Hamilton, that he
should not remain more than forty eight
hours of our Capes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18
REMDU4T.

GEORGE WATT. has renewed to the main
~ sgree', nsS; door a5occ zoe Bell. faveys.
dsrs:
81 bids Brown Sug1r, 51hhds Molasses,
iYerce9 aud hs.fels 5sss Green Coffee.
80 hh5s An;iaua Rum.
pioes 10! and Gin.
{ pipes CcFniac B.,ndy.
h'id'- anJ 20 ole HouNe~n Whisky,
rs ar CASKS old Sheny Wmo,
che;ts Torag 81 son Ia,
chcsta Tyson Skin, do.
; chests Scuchcng, do.
70. sacks Livrrp;,; zrcu7t salt.
Eicb~nri ic,b lTa-,A 1873 iaw6w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-03-18

IHE address Of the Lancaster commit
tee ~ Pennsylvania on the subject Of the e.
lection ct governor foe that state, and Of