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A bin "To supFiy The deficiencies
IN TIE appropriations IF last wear -
winch was received and re,,d first
time, an<: ordered to be read second
time.
On motion, Ordered, That the said
b'il nc now read 4 seSond time
The said bill was accordingly read
a second time, and ordered 10 be en-
crossed AMI read a third time.
a bill concerning certain lands sun.
posed to belong to Drysdale parish"
(Which lay on the table) was taken up,
amend ed at the clerks table and as A.
IN ended, ordered to be .engrossed and
read a third time.
A bill +" To establish an academy
IN the county of Caroline" (Which Law
on the table, was taken up, amended
at the Clerks table and as amended.
ordered to be engrossed and read
third time.
A bill Relinquishing to the widow
& heirs of Richard Lewis, the right of
the commonwealth TO certain lot OF
land therein mentioned )" was read
second time, and ordered to be engros.
sed and read q third time.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

Did, on the 22d ul imp a, his seat in
he county of Amherst, Col. SAMUEL
MEREDITH in the 9Th year of his age,
after ngerng illness Of twelve m n,b,.
Col. Meredith was firm and decided pa
triot at the commencement, OF the Ameri.
can revolution, and is to be ranked among
the first defenders Of his coun rvs rights.
Tie died an rhexible republican. In the
discharge Of all his domestic duties he had
no superior, 1t may BE- fuly .aid--He vas
stfeciionsIe, ten3sr and humane. lie
bore his long and distressing iIlness With
out mu'mur, and met his approaching
end with the irmness Of devout chris
ian.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13
a CITIZEN OF DELAWARE.
FROM rHE BOSTON CHRONICLE


War soifh England. IF we were at war
with Great itain, we should take Cau ada
and Nova Scotia this would not only ma.
teriaily weaken our enemy but would great
y add 10 the power and revenue ofthe U.
States II would render the West India
islands wholly, (snd Britain in a grea,
measure dependent on the u. States for
Their timber and spars i, would give u /.
| al me fshe.fea of Newfoundland, ard would
increase the dependence OF Bri ain upon u.s.
Tor wheat, naval stores, pot and pearl ashes,
and furs.
II Soe mere at zyar 4vih Great Britain, we
should have trade with all the world, the
British islands and dependencies only ex-
oePted. This trade would be amply su!fi
| cient tor the exploration OF all our surplus
products al high prices. Their doubtless
| would be some of our vessels captured, but
we should be well remunerated for their
loss, by the increased prices which would
be obtained by those which would go in
safety; and when we take into ConS cI.ra-
ton that England would have no arsenal
or naval dock yard within 5000 miles of
| our coast; that she is at war with mos,
! oi the powers of Europe. tina, We nay
have considerable navy, which NAY be
speedily increased when we reflect on
these circumstances, we NAV presume
the Captures that would be made by the
cruizers OF Britain would not be oum ,ous.
IT zoe roere at mar wih Great Britain
the numerous private ships Of war, that
would be h'ied out by compan ies, and IN.
dlviduals, would give business to the va.
rious AFRICANS employed in naval equip
mcnts, would give great profits to the own.
ers and crews, would supply the couatry
with British products, and would grea,Iy
annoy the enemy.
Our manufactures would multiply and
thrive.
The Publications of our ports, and our
navy, would secure our coasts from
insult.
Blu above all, we should force Great
Britain to do us justice We should raise
our national reputation, even with her !:
We should wipe away the stain on our
national character which the long and ma
tient endurance ofthe wrongs she has done
US, has placed upon it we should r,d
ourselves of few old tories who now in.
fest us AID should become an united
brave, and happy people. 76.
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FRIDAY, January 6.


"A communication from the Senate
by their Clerk.
The Senate have passed the bill,
" Releasing to Nicholas Gsutier the
eommonwealth's right to certrin land
therein mentioned"
An engro,s d bill (" Concerning GER
am lands supposed TO belong to Drvs-
daie PARISH" was read third time !;
aad passed. =
An engrossed bill" To establish an
Academy in the county OF Caroline"
vas read third time, and blank
therein lll=d up and passed.
An engrossed bill " To supply the
dehelenci in the appropriation oflast
year, was read third time and a
blank therein filled up and passed.
An engrossed bill Rel asing to
the widow and heirs of Richard Lew
is, the right of the commonwea lth to
a certain lot of land therein mention.
ed" WAS read third time and passed.
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SATyRDAY, January z.


SATURDAY, January 2.
a communication from the Senate
by their Cle.k:
L ne Senate have passed the bill
" incorporate the Culpeper A.
Srieultural and Misunderstanding oocie-
;"-and
A bill Concerning certain fines
assessed on Peter Beverley Whiting
IN his life time, and on his executrix
since his DEATH" with amendments.
to which they request the concurrence
OF the House of Delegates.
They have also agreed to the reso-
luton, to proceed on Saturday the Sc
yenth instant, by joint ballot, to the
choice OF Senator to represent this
state In the Senate of the u. States. for
the term of six years from the fourth
lay of March next.
Aud they have agreed to the pream.
bic and resolutions on the foreign re.
latlons OF the United States, with a.
'nendments, to which they request the
concurrence of the House of Dele.
gates.
lhe House proceeded to consider
the amendments proposed by the Sc
nate to the said bills, and also to the
said preamble and resolutions and
he same being severally twice read.
were agreed to by the House.
Ordered That the Clerk acuuaint
| the Senate Herewith.
a bill !" To suspend the operations
Of executions during the Continuance
or the embargo, and ninety DAYS after
1t Is raised," which was yesterday laid
upon the table, with sundry amend.
ments, as reported from the committee
OF the whole House on the state of
commonwealth, which amendments
had been agreed to by the House
was taken up and the amendment fur,
Their amended.
a motion was then made further
to amend the said bill, by striking out
the whole of the same as amended
from the word Assembly" and in,
serting in lieu Of it the following;
"Ihat in all cases where propertv
shall be taken in execution, or tender
ed IN discharge of the body of the
debtor, and no person will give the
value there of as estimated by the com.
mlssioners, under the act, entitled
An act concerning the sale of pro-
Perty under executions and incumbran-
ces," the debtor, or debtors may re-
plevy the same for twelve months, and
on failure to do Sc, the properly shall be
sold on twelve months credit, accor-
ding to the provisions of the said act.
And be it further enacted, That
where any goods or chattels shall be
disirained for rent, due in money, the
same shall be valued in like manner as
property taken under executions. by
the commissioners appointed for that
purpose, and if the full amount of such
valuation shall be given therefor. the
tenant or owner of the goods so dis
trained shall not be allowed to repley,
the same, but the said property shall
be sold by the proper officer, and the
money arising by such sale paid to the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13
'or cate az s. Peasants printing Office
III T. MN G'S
Ne1O Virginia Justice,

CONTAINING
The Duties Of Justice of Peace, SC. toee-
Their with variety Of useful prceedents.
adapted to the laws now in force. Also.
forms OF conveyancing, such as deeds OF
bargain and sale. lease and e.lease, mot
gage, trust, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

s'artes. entirely beyond his reach. In this
situation, ii he acquire any information, it
must be q superficial knowledge OF words !;
and very often, through the residue of life,
dctests the excellent writer's, placed in his
hands by his injudicious tutor. inflexiDly
advocate system in education but let that
system be regulated by reason and expert
enCe.
1. The pupil should first learn to pro-
nounce with Just articulation, his native lam.
guage; having at the same time, regard to
punctuation, as it relates to the modulati-
ons of the voice. Writing, requiring little
exertion of the mind, may commence at the
earliest period Of education. Q. Then the
grammar of the vernacular tongue shonld
be committed to memory, which conduces
highly to the necessary strength of the ten
der mind and arithmetic begun. 8. AT.
ter that, the application of grammatical
rules in the analysis of language; and geo.
graphy, accompanied by incidental exp!a..
nations of the involved principles OF geome-
try. In this course of education the pupil
is sure to be informed and delighted. And
here the judicious tutor will avail himself
of numberless opportunities to expand the
mind, as far as its immaturity VIII allow,
BY imparting ideas of general knowledge.
4. In the next place, he will begin the la
tin language; commence the reading of
history and enter on, the only sure foun-
dation of science, geometry. S. As the stu
dent gains information and maturity of mind,
he will he able to enter into the complexi
ty, and taste the beauties ofthe Greek Ian
guage; to eng ,ge in the study OF Algebra,
aad the sublimer parts of Mathematics, and
become acquainted with Natural and Mo
ralPhilosophy. 6. Finally, the mental pow
ers. having acquired tine firmest texture,
and most intrinsic value, will, by the peru.
sal of works o. taste and critic SIN, become
polished. and acquire that degree OF excel
lence, which is the most elevated point OF
human perfection.
ANXIOUS JUVENTRIrIS.
December IS, 1908.
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WAsHINcros CITY, Jan. z.

Extract Of letter from mariner a, New
York to the editor OF the Monitor. dated
January LIST, 1909.
Z {" There is scarcely day and night
which are attended with a strong N ~
wind, but what some Of our sharDers give
the gun boats the slip.
Last Monday, j intended to shin on
board ship in this harbor bound 10 New
Orleans but the day she was 10 sail she
altered her name and her captain so I
concluded IL was best for me to decline po-
ing, as IN all probability, the captain would
dispose OF me In some foreign port. or on
board OF some English ship of war, in order
TO prevent me from giving any information
against him on his return TO this mort
The ship has sailed; and, believe, with
out clearance as she is not noticed in
the newspapers.
Yesterday (says the Baltimore Ameri.
can of Salufday.) four ships chartered nv
government to convey troops 10 New Or.
leans, dropped down the bay for Apnapo.
lis, TO avoid being detained by the ice -
All the troops have not yet arrived. bu,
are momently expected. They will EN-.
bark at Annapolis for their port of destj.
nation.
They who kill Hogs this season are re.
minded that the Philadelphia Brush Man.
uiaciory has Offered so cents a pound f1r
good clean Hogs Bris,les, and that at
Por land rs cents a pound have been Of
Tered, and that much may be saved to our.
country from this article. Salem Reg.
Means Of cleaning Houses, &c. of Rats and
Mice.
a plant, which grows IN abundance in
every field. the dogs tonnage, the eynog..
sEm e6ieiHGIs Of Linnaeas, if gathered
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which the troops were to be raised. That
as commander in chief of the state force,
he considered himself entitled to such ip
formation, and that he wrote to Mr.. White
to procure the information, wao according.
ly made motion in the senate with view
or drawing forth the real object of the mca-
sure. And in consequence of the informa-
ton not being obtained, it is stated that no
step has been taken to organize the quota
OF Delaware. | am not inclined to give
this tale, published in the "Register" and
other papers, credit. The governor of the
state OF Delaware Notwithstanding it might
be the wish of some disorganizers among
usl has too much sense to commit himself
by refusal to obey the orders of the ge-
neral government. The publication must
nave been made by some enemy Of govern.
or TRUTHS. The state of Delaware was
the hrst to adopt the constitution of the u
nited States, and, it Is hoped, will be the
last to refuse support to the laws made un-
der its authority. The congress of the u
nited States having authorisedlthe president
to call for the public service 100. 600 mill
liza, each state to furnish its quota thereof
agreeably to the authority aforesaid, the
state OF Delaware has been called on for
ner quota. The legislature of this state
was convened, and made an appropriation
Tor armiug the quota at that time required.
ny the returns OF the present adiutant ge-
neral, the quota will be increased and IL
WIZ ne proved that governor Truitt did
communicate this information to the mem
hers OF the general assembly, when thew
met IN November last, for the purpose of
choosing electors.
A CITIZEN OF DEL AWARE
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FROM ne Museum off DeIaware.

From ne WNseum Of DeIaEDdre.
MIR. Jones-On the subject of the state of
Delaware'squota of 100 600 militia, for pub
BIC defence, II is stated in the "Register,"
that the governor, when he received orders
10 draft the states quota, rep led that he
should issue no orders on that subject, un..
IL he had been informed Of the object for
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

when the sap * n full vigor, bruised With
a hammer, anG Adm house, BAN, or
any place frequeMe,. by rars aal nice,
tisose des ruetwe an finals imsn.dlatsH
shift their quarters.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

List of Directors of the Bank of Virginia,
and its Branches, lately appointed.
For the Bank of Virginia.
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Our countrymen will do we'll not to treat
the following article too lightly.
MAT. Intel1
ST.. JoHN's, (Antigua,) Nov. IS
We have been favored with the following
extract Of a letter To a gentleman in this
island, dated Bermudas, 18th October,
1903.
1t is fact that an expedition of some
magnitude is fitting out at Halifax, and to
take with II great humber of fat bottom
ed boats, Which cannot be wanted in fhe
West Indies. 1t will call at this island for
the 18th regiment, which is now in readi
ness To embark at a moments warning
ITS destination is OF course unknown but
II is conjectured, that in case Amercs does
not act, on the meeting of congress, in an
open and explicit manner, an attack will
be made, (at our lnstigation and with our
support,) by the Spanards from Florida,
with intent to regain possession of Louisi
ana"
The above conjecture certainly does not
appear probable. We imagine these fiat
bottomed boats would he at least as unne-
cessary on the friendly coast Of Florida,
where no opposition would be made to the
landing of our little army as on the bold
but hostile shores of Martinique and Qua
d.ioupe Indeed, more so, for in the nva-
sion of an enems's country, it is always de-
sirable to disembark troops in as large bo-
dies as possible; and for this purpose the
common boats of our men Of war are by no
means 50 well calculated as those with fat
bottoms. 10 addition, 1t is not likely that
there should be sufficient number Of Spa
Dish soldiers in Florida to retain possession
OF Louisiana, even when supported by our
small expedition, and supposing them for.
tunate enough IN the first instance to over.
run that country nor can any hope be en-
tertained OF assistance from Old Spain at
the present period. But there is one more
powerful consideration which alone over
throws TIN. conjecture, namely, that no war
ex SITS between Great Britain and America,
nor Is there now likelihood of it more. from
al we can learn, than for some time past.
Upon the Whole, Notwithstanding the fat.
bottomed boats, no objec seems so probable
as the French colonies in these seas.
Mr.. Elliott, brother of Lord Mimic. has
been appointed to the government of these
Islands, Grn. Beekworth TO that of Barba-
does, and Sir Charles Brisbane TO st. Vim
cent.
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For the Office at Norfolk.

For the Office at Petersburg.
Robert B,rchett, Paul Nash,
James Byrne, Robert Walker,
Alexander Brown, sBenj. Edwards.
Joel Harmon, 'S,muel Christian,
William Bowden, SWIM. c. Boswell,
Archibald Baugh, SWIM. Potts.
William Clark,
Those marked thus are new members.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

Means Of cleaning Houses, &c. of Rats and
Mice.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-13

a plant, which grows in abundance in
every field. the dogs tonnage, the eynog.
sEm c6ieiHGIs Of Linnaeus, if gathered
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ion cir architecture Is to lie sure IA sone degree
ds6gtred occasionally by too great > proius'on oi
statues, and their paintings arc somewhat diminished
in value by the superstition exhibited in the choice OF
subjects but on the whole, there must be something
extraordinary in the air, the climate ef this ccnnty
or the history of this people, which has given rise
70 such frequent exhibitions OF genius in every art
4 If such would be the impression OF a man nnac-
quainted with the Roman history, and sincerely
think II would be, what do you think must DC the
feelings Of one, who has learned the wonderful hss.
tory Of the people; who knows their unexamPled
valour, perseverance,, patriotism and genus--the
lustrous warriours, poets painters, orators, phi.
losophers, and statesmen, they have produced, and
the unparalleled course of their publick affairs, rs
ing from the smallest origin to universal empire, and
then successfully the prey OF every nation they had
subdued
But think have said enough of Rome and
find myself rather going into common place rehec-
tions than giving you what you would most naturally
expect of me, facts. But shall defer the farther
description Of this country to future occasion.
With regard, &c.
r r Your Friend
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AMUSING MlSCELL ANY.
/, Original letters. from az, american 7rapcley
an Emrohe, to his fjiends ia thi. country.
LETTER TWENTY.FIRST

(OnrIxded /
8 The waters Of the Tbcr are usually tarbd, but
shis Is not peculiar to this river with very few ex.
ceptiuus alt the great aud ANAL rivers Of Europe
nrc So This s very disgusting TO an American, az
first Accustomed ne he has been to the clear and
transparent streams of our continent, and forming
Ills IDEAS Of the Wye, the Cam. the Dee, and tho
Thames, from the pencil Of the painter, and the
Numbers Of the poet, he is vcxed and irrated at the
yellow, dirty colour of their waters. 'ref0 4i s.
In this respect then, the 1ibcr may vie with the
anajcstiok Thanes. or the mcandcring Wye. tits
s, in ancient times, filed with excellent fish 4.
butit the most remarkable for its inundations At
this mo,pept it has Laid two thirds of the populated
part of the city under water, and a brigantine OF
Two hundred tons might sail along some Of the
streets near the river. seet e
From iheke remarks you shall jadgc, whether the
Tiber is 10 be treated with contempt or whether the
ancient Romans were mistaken in speaking Of il with
rcrpcct ts+ Mgt w 4N1
On the whole then may SKY Of Rome generally,
in answer to the questions which L have supposed
you to propose TO me- in It's appearance Il fully
answers the expectations which you. would form Of
city. which had once been the mistress Of the
world by ats arms, and had afterwards for ages gov
rncdit by It's acts. In every quarter it bears the
marks OF that bold inventive genius aud taste, for
for which the Italians have for so many ages been
distinguished Its situation. is beautiful, and cx.
remely favourable to the cultivation Of architcctu
raj taste. Its hills form variety of surface and
exposure, which afford you the most agreeable views
and extremely convenient for its citizens who BY
ascending them, can enjoy all the benefits Of air. cx-
ervisc and prospect s streets generally strait,
and at the points of intersection, they form extcn-
sivc and Ornamental squares, which are universally
decorated With fountains There 10 not single OBJ.
iect in which architectural taste could he lspsycd
which has been neglected. Their churches, their
palaces their gates, their Pcblick fountains. all Of
cover no where in such perfection, as at Rome. II
Paris can boaAt Of is Louvre its Panthcon s yro-
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STATE Of Connecticut. .Ms~-Lsndsn County. ".

STATE Of Connecticut, .Nsw-London County, 90.
4 Snpsriom Cows, September Term, a. d. 1909.
CILMOR ROBBINS, of Preston, in Ne,v-London
" County, brought his Petition to this Court, n
gainst his Creditors aedgng that by means Of sum
dry losses and msfortncs, he has become insolyent,
praying that his body may be exempted from future
arrest and imprisonment sgreeaLyto the Act Of the
Legislature in such cases provided which Petition
is continued by said Court to the Superiour Court,
be holden at Not~ich in and for Eesp.London County
on the third TUESDAY Of January, A. d. 1910, when
and Where the said Creditors of the Petitioner,
hereby notified to appear, if they cause, and shew
reasons, II any they have, why the prayer Of sad Pc
tition should not be granted.
CHARLES LATHR0P, Clerk.
JAMES LANMAN, .4tforney for Petitioner.