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NOTICE..

ANY person deslrous of engaging to
build the Jail for Ohio County, will
please to deliver their propositions to
the Subscriber any time between this
date and the first day of March Court.
1t would be proper to deliver the propo-
sitlons sealed. After opening and ex-
aiming them, those not approved of
will be destroyed.
THOMAS EVANS, Comm'r.
Wheeling, Cd March, 1903.
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DlRK-BOOKS.

The person who borrowed Dirk,
with a tortoise shell handle, from the
Subscriber, six or eight months ago, is
requested to return the same immedi-
ately. | have also lent, to whom not
recollected, two volumes of Goldsmith's
W2fH Displayed. Whoever has them
VIII please to send them home, as the
other volumes are worth little without
them. ID. CASSAT.
Wheeling, March list, 1903.
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the Office Of Senator for this district at
the ensuing election.
Resolved /; That, in order to secure
the benefits of unanimity, we cordially
invite, and solicit the cooperation of
our fellow citizens throughout the dis
trlct ard earnestly recomme end the said
David Chambers to their acceptance
and confidence, as q gentleman Of inte-
gritty, ability, and unquestionable patri-
otto attachment to the republican rights
and interests of our country. And we
pledge ourselves, with the concurrent
appreciation of our fellow citizens to
support his election with our votes and
interest.
5th. Resolved That copies of these
proceedings be printed, and distributed
through the district, for the competent
information of our fellow citizens and
that they be also printed in the Wheel
ing Repository and the Monongalia Ga
zette.
9th. Resolved That William M'Kin-
ley, Thomas Evans, Esq. and Robert
Jamison, Esq. be a committee of cor
respondence, to communicate with our
distant fellow citizens in the necessary
arrangements to promote the object of
these resolutions.
Signed by order and in behalf of the
meeting.
MOSES CoNcLEroN, Chairman.
A true copy. Test,
WILLIAM M'KINLEY, Secretary.
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M o " E r.

One OF the Subscribers intends going
to Philadelphia soon for, a supply Of
Goods. :. They therefore: expect that
those indebted will make payment be-
fore the Goth of March next, and save
further trouble.s,,-
EVANS & GRIFFITH.
Wheeling February Oath, 1908.
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1000 ditto, to conGa of machines for open.
ing OH Gait worried and open wrought woollen
clothing into WOOL valued at leo dollars each
Patent rig hit included.
1000 to coniif of rights for manufacturing
ornamental monldings for dwelling houfes and
fhipping, valued at 80 dollars each.
Subjed to a deduction of IS per cent,
This lottery will be drawn in Phila
delphia, without delay, under the super
intendence of gentlemen appointed by
the governor, to whom approved security
has been given for the faithful drawing
of the lottery agreeably to the scheme.
The numbering for the wheel has been
formed under the direction of Mr.. lanes
Oellers.---The cash prizes will be
paid at the bank in thirty days after the
conclusion of the drawing, and the ma
chimes and composition rights delivered
to order, on payment Of the deduction
as above. All prizes must be demand
ed in one year after drawing, or they
will be considered as forfeited after that
time.
Note. The purchaser or holder of e.
very ticket,will be entitled to valuable
patent or right for manufacturing Sage,
Starch, and Hair Powder, from Pota-
toes, by process entirely new, besides
chance of the many valuable cash
prizes.
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TICKETS

In the Lottery authorized by the Lee
gislature of Pennsylvania, for the ems
couragement of Useful Arts,
Far Sale at the Store Of 7homas Evans;
and. at The Printing-o6Fce, in Wheel
ing, at dollar and 25 cents each.
The drawing of this Lottery will
commence on the 2ad day of February
1903.
CASH PRIZES.
Prize of 10 ,oco collars
ditto of 900
5'ditto of 1900
10 ditto of SEQ
10 ditto of 400
40 ditto of 100
100 ditto of go.
AGO ditto of 40
500 ditto of 10
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-12
(De6ate 20 BE continued. J
Latest ProceeIiueY.

On Friday, the Fl. Of Delegates proceeded
with the discussion of the Amendment to
the Constitution. Mr.. Smith (King& Queen)
and Mr. Brock enbrougll (EIanover5 for it,
and Mr.. Dade prince Williarn) against it
Yesterday Mr.. Ghorston (3runswick) for
it ;. and MIR. Murdaugh (Norfolk CO. agains.
it,
On Saturday, MIR. Pope (Powhatan) NOV
ed for leave to bring in "a Bill 10 suspend
the operation OF executions, &c. during the
embargo" Aftcr some discussion, Mr.. Pope
withdrew this motion, and then moved for
leave to bring in "a bin concerning the sale
OF property under executions and incuInbrant
ces." Leave was granted; and Messrs-
Pope, Senple, Gholston, w. RroSkenbrough,
Houston, Foushec, (fI) STROLLER, Otey, and
Woodson, were appointed committee for
this purpose.
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LETTER THE SECOND,
To THE EDrroaIor THE SxovlRgR.

SIR,
When reflect on the consequences of
war with England, some Of our late public
proceedings appear tome little short Of down.
right madness That boys who wish to strut
before their sweet-hearts with cockad. and
cpaulette, spectators who hope To be suffers
and commissaTies, or debtors who expect the
courts Of justice would be closed; that such
men should do all they can to bring the coun-
try into war, is natural enough but that so
Der and substantial planters and farmers, aye,
and here and there a merchant too, should
be led away By the deciamations aboat natl
onal honor and such stuff, fills my mind with
wonder. Have these men seriously reflect
ed on theZcmsequcnccs Of rupture with G..
Britain! Let them look before they leap, If
they have any regard for their necks.
Let us take hasty glance at the situation
in which such an event would place us. First
and foremost, then, we must be content to
SO without clothes. Enter any shop In the
Brick-row, and, saving little German lin
mems, French or Dutch cloths, Italian silk,
and India Mus'irs, every thing in II is i'm
ported from fdisirnd and her derendencies.
We get ous shirts from ireland ea;. brooches
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P1FS"fsT Done in eonseqnencr, or
frssf'"fi"' ~ cry ming. JcbRS7o1l
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such protraction of redress have occurred
ON her part, as to render necessary or justi-
faDie the perseverance i'll an-edict, which,
when not necessary or justihablc, assumes
character of aggression; aud whether on
the result of those considerations. the present
negotiation can be resumed on the part of
his majesty, with a due regard for his own
honor, or with prospect of more sue
Ccssful termination.
1 have the honor to be,
With the highest consideration, sir,
Your most obedient and most humble
servant,
Signed G. II. ROSE.
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| sells will depend not on the construction which
might be given to the Spanish decree by the Sna.
nish tribunals but on the practice which shall
have been'established by France, under he, d.
cree OF November last; and that Prince Massera.
no has accordingly been directed to ask from your
Exceliency such exposition Of that decree and
OF the practice under it, shall regulate, ON this
head, the conduct of Spanish courts and crizers
towards neutral commerce in general. Assured
as feel myself, that this exposition whenever pi
ven, will not be less friendly and liberal than tina,
already found in the decisions of his Ymperiol
Majesty's council OF prizes and correspondence
OF his minister OF marine, viz. that the provisi
ons OF the decree in question do not infi.act any
OF the rights Of commerce stipulated by treaty
tween France and the United States, it is incum
bent on me to pray your Excellency that il rthe
exposition required be given as expeditiousiy rs
possible, to the end that the legitimate commerce
OF the United States be relieved from all further
annoyance, growing out of the doubtful mean
ing and operation of the Spanish decree afore-
said
Your excellency viii permit me to avail myself
OF this occasion, to recall to your attention the
subject OF my letter of the Goth of June last.
learn from Antwerp that the cargoes mentioned
IN that letter yet under sequestration, and bst
considerable loss, rs well by diminution of price
IN the articles, as by accumulation of interest and
charges, has been already incurred
Your Excellency will do me the honor to &C
cePt the assurances of my profound respect.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
His Eeceilency
Tie Prince Of Benevento
Letter from, the minister of FOREIGN Relations. of
the 2lSt Of AgSast, 1907, referred TO in the IRE.
cecing Page.
SIR,
have received the letter which you did me the
honor CT addressing me on the 9th of this month.
relative to American vessels carried into ports of
SPAN, IN consequence of the measures taken by
that power against the English commerce in mi
tation of France
AS the execution of the maritime measures in.
dlcated by the imperial decree of the DIST OF No
Nember, 1906, rests naturally with his excellenc,
the minister of marine, and that moreover he has
already had the honor of addressing YOU some
hrst observations on the application of that de
cree, transmitted without delay, your letter.
and asked from him the new explanations, which
you might desire. When they shall have be.n
forwarded to me, will have the honor of inform.
ing you of them.
Accept the assurances of my high considera
ton.
(Signed) CHAMPAGNE
H. e. Gen. armstrong.
Here follows the Milan Decree
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PARIS, August 9th, 1907.
SIR,

JIM
Your Excellency is not unapprizcd that soon
aiterthe PRONUNCIATION Of the Imperial Decree Of
the Dist of November last, one of similar charac-
ter and injunction was issued by the Prince of
Peace, in behalf Of II. c. M. Under this order
sundry vessels belonging to the citizens of the
United States have been captured on the high seas,
brought INTO tie ports OF Spain, and are now be.
fore the court of admiralty for examination 10
tins brief statement j subiein an extract from g.
letter Of the 27th W, ffom the Charge DIES Al
iaires Of the United States at Madrid, which will
she% your rxsellency that the fate Of these yes-
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PANS, September IS, 1907:


Ihave submitted, sir. to his majesty the empe
ror and king, the doubts of his cxcellencv The
minister OF marine and colonies on the extent of
some OF the provisions Of the imperial decree of
the 2lst November, 1906, which has declared
the British islands in state Of blockade the fol-
lowing are tho intentions of his majesty on the
point in question
L. Can armed vessels, under the imperial de-
cree OF the 2lst Nov last seize in neutral vessels
either English property or merchandise proceed
ing from the manufactures of the English terri
tories
His majesty notifies me, that since he had not
Thought proper TO express any exception in his
decree, there is no ground TO make any in the ex.
ecuhon, with respect to any thing whatever
Z His majesty has not decided the question
whether French armed vessels may possess them.
selves OF neutral vessels going to or from En-
gland, although they have English merchan4
die on board
3. On the question whether French armed YES
sells are subject to the deduction ordered by the
sixth article of the decree Of The DIST November
his majesty has declared that the provision NJ
that article was not susceptible of any restriction
that IS 70 say, that the deduction must take effect
on the proceeds OF all conhscations of mercban.
dlzc and property, which have been, or NAV be
pronounced in execution Of the decree, without
regard TO the place Of seizure orcharacter of the
Sdptors.
You viii be so good, sir, as to notify these dc.
cisions % iie council OF prizes, to have them en-
tered IN t,c registers, and to acknowledge the
receipt Of INV letter
Accept, &C. &c. the Grand Judge, Minister Of
Justice.
(Signcd) RFCNTRR
Procqreur General Imperial of the Council Of
Prizes,
PAu1s, Sept d, 1907.
have this moment learned that a new and
extended construction. highly Injurious to the
commerce Of the JDueG States was about to be
eiycnto the imperial decree OF tie Dist Of No.
Vcm6cr last. it rs therefore irrcuDbcnt upon me
20 ask from your eNccllency ar cypIanatio5 tf his
p1jcsty's views IN relation ~ CHS subject. and
particularly whether IL be his maiestvs intention,
IN any degree, to- intrNss :As dig stsezs = lie
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treaty now subsisting between the United State.
and the French empire
lpray your excellency, &c. sc.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG.
HIS Esceiiency
the minister Of Foreign Pela,ioryS
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FoNrA1NpLEAu, Oct. 2, 1907.
SIR

SIR,
You did me the honor on the Oath of Septem-
Der, to request me to send you some explanations
as to the execution of the decree of blockade of
the British Islands, as TO vessels of the United
States.
The provisions of all the regulations and trca-
ues relative to n state of blockade, have appear
ed applicable to the existing circumstances, and
1t results from the explanations which have been
addressed to me by the imperial procureur gene.
raj OF the council of prizes, that his majesty has
considered every neutral vessel, going from Eng
lish ports, with cargoes of English merchandise
or English origin, as lawfully seizable by French
armed vessels
The decree of blockade has been now issued
eleven months. The principal powers of Europe,
far from protesting against its provisions, have a
aoPted them they have perceived that its execu
ton must be complete, to render it more efiectu-
a' ana 1t has seemed easy to reconcile these mea-
sures with the observance of treaties, especially
at tune when the ihtractions, by England, of the
rights OF all maritime powers, render their inte
rest common, and tend to unite them in support
OF the same cause.
Accept, &c. &c.
(Signed) CHAMPAIGN
H. II. Gen ARMSTRONG,
1htn Pen. IF the U. STATES
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@| t' q letter Jron, Mr.. Cham
F"SHy, TO General armstrong, DARED.
PARIS, Jan. 18th, 1908.
oiR'-lhe different notes which YOU have
done me the honor to address to me. have
been laid before his majesty.
he proceedings of England, towards all
governments, are so contrary to the law of
Hatiohs ana to all the rules constantly obser-
yea, even among enemies, that no recourse
against this power, is any longer tobe found
III inc ordinary means of repression. I'm or.
uer 10 annoy her, it is become necessary to
turn against her the arms which she makes
use OIL herseE-and if transient inconveni-
enCcs result theretrom, it is 70 her alone thew
are to be imputed. Since England respects
no laws, how could they be respected with
regard TO her! The maritime laws which,
she violated ; ought they still TO be a pro-
lection TO herr and if some powers tolerate
the attractions committed on their indepen
acNcc, could they have the right To require
that France alone should restrain herself
within limits which her enemy has every
where ovtrleapcd
The United States, more than any other
power have to complain Of the aggressious
OF England-It has not been enough for her
% offend against the independence of their
nag, nay, against that of their territory. and
ot their inhabitants, by attacking them even
in their ports, by forcibv carving away
their crews: their DEGREES Of the 11tb nF
November, have made a fresh attack on
their commerce and on their navigation. as
they have done on those of all other pow,
crS.
In the situation in which England has
placed the continent, especially since her
DEGREES Of the 11th of November, his maies-
ty has no doubt Of declaration of war a
gainst her by the q. States whatevertran-
sient sacrifices war may occasion, thcv will
not believe Inconsistent either With thei1 n
~
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PAPERS
RELATIVE TO FRENCH AFFAIRS.

Extract from, a letter to Mr., Monroe from Genera
4frntsrong
PARIS, 9TH July, 1907.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18
From me Meso Aumhsh,re Gazette.
TRfYUrE TO G. BRITAIN.

lkl - - a ~ >fs A. III IL ~
The editor of the Baltimore Even
ing Post, has yubllshed an ABSTRACT of
the act of the British p ,rliament, pas
sed March 2sth, 1903, giving effect to
the orders in council, Of the 11th Nov.
1907 with a table OF the duties, or
tribute, to be levied on the ca.goes of
American vessels, before they can be
permitted TO proceed to their port of
destiaaticn on the continent.
According TO these duties, it has
been caiculated that the port of Balti-
more aione, would pay an annual tri-
bate TO the British government of
nearly one million FIVE hundred thou
sand dollars !!
But this is not all.-It seems the
articles we are TO receive from the
ports OF the continent must also pay a
duty even vet less tolerable, to his
Britannia majesty! As, for instance,
the article Gln pays one shilling and
three pence sterling per gallon, and
tie tonnage and other charges, on a
ship of an ordinary size, will amount
to aoont fifteen hundred dollars
BY the orders in council be it re-
membered, thar nearly the whole of
Europe Is declared in state of block
AIDE, and all vessels bound to its ports,
must stop at Britain, pay these duties,
and obtain his maiesty's license to pro-
coed on their voyage, or to be liable to
capture and condemnation! The
duty on cargo of cotton of 1000
bales, of 3Oolbs. each, which is about
the common weight, paying I'd sterl.
per ID. in England would amount to
the precise, sum Of so 900 dollars.
I he same cargo of cotton at II 9
cents per 10. the average price Of hne
Louisiana cotton, viii nos cost a New
Orleans $500 dolls. Thus the ex-
porter would have to pay 8 SOC dolls.
In London more than the original cost,
as duty for liberty to proceed to the
conginent =
Ia the name of common sense, we
would ask, If Great Britain meant re-
ally to retaliate upon France, why
does she allow commerce to be -carri,
ed on directly from her own domini-
ons to France upon a payment for a
license mo, her sole Object is to
tax our commerce. as If we were her
Colony, and to oblige US TO trade with
Europe only through her ports. II
she may thus tax US one dollar, she may
miliion and the whole profits oil
Our trade would thus ultimately go to
support her revenue. she means to
make our trade not worth pursuit, and
by bringing her own colonial produce
into every marke, in competition with
ours, TO undersell us there, aud tax us
for the liberty of selling. Merchant;
OF America. will We submit to be.
come the hewers of wood and draw
ers Of water" for the government o.
q. Britain !--Will we sacrifice the
rights of your country and freedom o
your commerce?
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18
Notice.

THE co-partnership OF Grassland & Har.
wood is dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons indebted to the concern, are desr-
ed to make Immediate payment; and those
having claims against the same. are reques.
ted to bring them in to the subscriber, ON
or before the 18th day of this month.
The business will be continued by the
subscriber at the same place; where he So.
liclts continuance of the patronage of The
public.
SAMUEL GRANTLAND. ir.
Richmond, Nov. II, 1903.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18
At 4 General Assembly

OF the Most EK client Supreme Grand ROYAL
Arch Cdap G. OF Virginia, continued by adjourn
nnent and held in the Mas9n's Hall of Norfolk
On the evening OF SATURDAY the 7ih day Of the
5'h month, (M7y) A. L. 5808-R. A M. $500
aEd A. c.. 1903
Resolved unanimousIy, That the Z. G.
Scrro. cause medication Of the establishment
OF The supreme Gfand Royal Arch Chapter of
Virginia 70 b. notified ia scverai Of the news
paPsrs qf this STATE, under he direction Of the
II 50 tAcc Suy,tme G and Officers.
r we'd un2ni aou5lr Tha' the Mos, Reve-
reno 5up'eme Grand High Pfiest be requested
90 sunnSn = General Assembly Of he Most tx
ee'l'ns supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapser Of
Virg'ais, % b. h,li in the city OF Richmond ia
Deo4mhcr "eo during the sitting or soon after
the riSios Dl ,he Grand Lodge of Virginia.
(Exrecl fsom the minutes)
Tests,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18

against France than bias us in her rav lr I!
Ba, on the contrary, britain fills our coqn.
ty full of her merchants, fscleEs, agents,
riders and sp'es--wo speak her language.
read her books. copy her laws. ape he
fashions, follow her customs, and by these
and simI'as means, she acquires so great
an intuence in our country, hat thousands
are 10 be found more British iIian Am ri
Can .--;housand, who will support the
British government in every thing wrong,
AID oppose the American government in
every thing right!!!-
(Iren. True american }
VOTES for ELKcToRs of PRESIDENT *
VICE PREsID EMIT of the United States,
taken from OFFICIAL RETURNs made
to the Elk ECUTIyE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18

of this state, at least twelve are firm,
decided, and active friends OF the
Washington nomination"
We have received pare of the docu-
ments accompanying the presidents
message, which we shall commence
publishing on Monday or Tuesday
upon cursory glance at them, we
anticipate iull conviction In the
breast of every man who has the least
pretension to honesty or honor, that a
total excision Of European Intercourse
Will be the most wise and consistent
policy for the United States the pub
lie duplicity and private insolence and
contumelv Of Canning & Co. are be-
yond all former example IN the an
nails of the universe, The popes, in
the 18th century, never treated their
vassals with such AFFECT insult as the
British courtiers treat these indepen-
dent states.-Aurora.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18

EoaFoLK, May 10. 1903
PURSUANT 10 the above resolutions. do
hereby give noice, thai the "a X 5 G Bigh
Priest has appointed the morning Of Monday the
12tn day Of DscemDer next for holding IN Rieh
mond Geueral Assembly Of he Supreme Grand
Royal Area Chapler OF Virginia.
II is furghes mortified. that he MRgC High
Pfiestst Norfolk the N K S G Captain Of tie
Host At S,aun.on, and the r. S & Captain Gene.
raj, IN Richmond are authorised by the consiitu
ton lately adop'ed 20 giant Dispeuss.ions for
the estsb 'hmsnt OF other Royal Arch Chapters
Test,
f. e. Jordan, T.. S. G.. Scribe.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-11-18
IS Dollars Reward.

= AN AWAY from the subscriber on the
4 1st OF September, bright lmulatto girl
named AGN ESS, about Il or ! 3 years Old,
iisps a i'ttic !" most of her words. general
ly smiles when spoksnto. has a narrow FACE.
with a thin high nose Shefownerly BELONGED
to Col. Holt Richeson--a { his death mcst of
the negroes belonging TO tic siid estate.
centred in the hands Of Capt William ID n
bridge and Mr.. Bowler Cocke, Ir. OF Hen.
rico, where 1t is possible she may have cor.
Capt. b. Oliver of II mover, holds one of
her aunts, and MIR. Geo. fferson of Rich
mond, holds her father, whose name is
Claiborne There is no doubt but she is az
one or the other of those pieces. Whoe-
yer viii deliver her to me IN K ng William,
shall receive thc above reward.
EDMD. LITTLEPAGE.
November 5, 1903. wsts
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TINTEND to make application 70 the next
j General Assembly ofthe commonwealth
Of Virginia, IN order 20 obtain divorce.
ANN ALR1CKS.
Loudoun, Oct. 18th, 1893. 5w'