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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23

ID ESPECTFULLY noli6e. the public'
IN that having taken the HEALING
SPRINGS for the present season, in the
lower end of Louisa County, ihirty.three
miles above Richmond, on the old mountain
road, is prepared 10 accommodate such
company as may wish to resort ,hither Ell
Their for health or pleasure, during the
summer and autumn months. The very
recent proofs of the efficacy of those wa.
tiers in removing the disorder, that has so
fatally prevailed about Richmond and ma
ny other parts of this ard the adjacent
states, meaning the DlARRHOEA or
BOWEL COMPLAINT, with the sore
mouth, as also TETTER and RING
WORMS, SCURVEY, and every kind
lot Cu'aneous disorders, give them a
decided preference over any other mi.
neral water in this state, by sundry persons
| OF experience, who have attended all the
watering places of the upper country, in
search of health, and a cure for most Of the
complaints above mentioned. The water
OF this spring is strong cbalybeate, and
never fails to strengthen and give tone
to the stomach and restore q lost appetite
in the shortest time imaginable are un-
rivalled as to healthiness 8, pleasantness of
situation, being surrounded wi fine groves
and in plentiful and agreeable neighbour
hood.--The charge for board will be One
Guinea. per week for Ladies and Gentle.
men, and half price for children and SER
wants and extensive pasturage and sta
bles gratis, and nine pence a gallon for
|grain.
Mrs. ABERcReNDr pledges herselfthat
no exertion on her part shall be wanted to
render comfort and pleasure 10 her board.
ers, and relies on her own merits for their
patronage.
0 Mr.. ABEReRoMBY will himself con-
tinue to TEACH MUSIC in Richmond.
Healing Springs, June 10Th, 1909.
2&wtf.
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IN COUNCIL,
january 90, 1869.

J0nudTy 20, 10y.
pROPOSAL will be received by the Exc
cutiye tor manufacturing three hundred
md ninety Rifles during the present year, be-
ing the number directed by law to be provided
annually, including the deficiency of last year
Extract from tile minutes.
DAM. l.. HYLTON,
Clerk of the Council.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
Ne7v Establishment
OF THE
BELL TAVERN.

liz exclusive management and
y superin,endance OF This house. has dsvoI
yed upon the subscriber, who, with DIR. VIII.
LIAM hOOMES and WILSON ALLEN ar
alone in'e'e ued init. No pains or expense has
been spaced TO render this establishment one a
niong ti's hrst upon the continent. and nothing
on the part OF the subscriber shall he wanting to
snPpo', Hsiefu'ation, and deserve public patron
tavern-The largest and most connections stabIe
IN the Guys and every convenience 10 render the
house GOOD ONE. II has lately undergone
considerable change and thorough repair. The
subscriber has laid in an assortment OF the REsT
LIQUORS. and hopes from his experience and
attention to merit and meet with public support.
KID {. Workman.
City OF Richmond, MAY 10Th, 1909. w2m
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
N o L C E.

A LII those that have claims against the
~ cs.ate of Wsddy Turner, decd will
please bring them forward, authenticated
sgretsbls 20 law, for adjustment.
Those who are indebted to the said es.
tate are requested to come forward, as soon
as possible, and make payment, as the ST.
tDaIion OF the es ate will not allow Of any
further Indulgence.
A. TURNER, Admir-.
June etb, 1909. sw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
New Book Store.
LEWIS ADAMS

HAS taken the store on ths corner of
i 4 the main street and the street. leading
to the Basin between the EAGLE GLosE
taverns on the same side, where he has
opened an elegant assortment of Books,
in the different departments Of scie nee.
His collection of Law is the most exten.
sive of any in Richmond, and gene rally
of the best editions and well bound. He
has also good assortment of medical
Books, OF Divinity, History, Miscellany,
the Latin Classics and most of the school
books in general use, with a handsome as.
sortrnent of Quilts, Letter and Wiring
Paper, Pencils, Waters, Sealing WAY,
Reeves colors, India Ink, Flutes, Flies,
Fiddle strings, &c.
he has likewise very hsdsome selec-
ton OF the Poets and good collection of
Novels, Romances and Playe.
As il is his intention to keep up his as
sor,ment, with the addition of every new
work OF merit as they appear from the
Press in Philadelphia and New York, he
hopes by his assiduity and attention TO his
customers in procuring for them any work
to be had from either of those places on
- shortest notice, TO gain lhe,r confidence
aud merit portion of their generous pat.
ronage-
He assures his friends and the pubiis
that his Books shah all be at the regular
New York and Philadelphia prices, from
which liberal discount will be made to
those who may please to become his con-
slant customers and purchase 10 any coD-
siderable smount--Law Libraries will be
furnished on very liberal terms as TO dis-
cOun; or credit.
LEWIS ADAMS has the pleasure OF
announcing to the public at this time, The
following new, interesting aud valuable
publications, just received,
Nautilus on Population, bound Sc in boards,
S, and z dollars.
Gillie's History of the world from the
Reign OF Alexander 10 that OF Angus.
tus, 3 vols. octave, so.
Vol. !, Hening and Munford's Reports,
neD edifion, royal setavo, (vol. 2 expect.
ed in few days.)
STRUGGLES THRo' LIFE, by Lieut.. Joss
MARRIOTT, exempli6ed IN the various
travels and adventures in Europe, Asia.
Africa and America--an interesting
work
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
VIRGINIA, to wit:

n eourf of .4hfseois held at the Cahifot ia
Rtchmond, the fweaacth day If May
1903
RULE.--Great inconveniencies & delay,
having arisen from motions to alter & amend
the DEGREES & special entries Of this Court
after they have been entered of record, it /,
expected that in future the Counsel will re.
cree or entry shall he deemed necessary,
prepare notes of such decree or entry as
they may think ought to be made on the
decision 10 ne considered as part of their
statement, and delivered to the judges,
with the record, at the FINAL argument, in
each cause.
A Copy, Testes j. Brown, c. c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23

One BROWN BLACK, very thick Sc,
and well made, his left hind foot white-The
other jet or deep black, Of rather slender
make, both nearly the same age, 8 OF 9 years
and about FIVE feet high ;--they pace, trot
and gallop, aud run well in harness.
will give Ten Dollars Reward, with rea
.sonable exPences, to any person delivering
them to me, OF FIVE Dollars for such infor.
nation that get them agaiu-& Twenty
Dollars for the apprehension and conviction
ef the Thief.
CORNELIUS BUCK.
Manchester, 14th June, 1909 uf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
Also, (Price 5 2 in 2 vols.)
Thaddeus Of Warsaw,
BY MISS POP rER-

"This work has more merit than can
be ascrlbed to the croud of productions Of
this class, and ineuIcstes virtuous and mag
unanimous senlimentsc--M Monthly Rerfez0.
=" Thsddeus is work Of genius and has
nothing to fear at the candid bar of taste ;
he has to receive the precious need of
sympathy from every reader of unsophis
tIcated sentiments and genuine feeling"
/nberiof Repiezv.
@ A consignment of FREsH RAJ
SINS OF different qualities, which will be
SOLD at reduced prices for cash, or OK.
changed for country produce--aIso con.
Segment of Less PATEsT and FAMIpy
MEDICINES.
Richmond, June 9TH, 1909. vat
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
City Hotel to Let.

r HATspaeious convenient HOUSE and I. OF
with out Houses, Stables sc. situated on
street that leads from the main street by the
Governors to the Capitol; which WAS laiely in
the occupancy OF Mr. James Waugh, as Tavern
1t will be let for one or more wears. and pos,es.
sion given Immediately. For terms apply TO
Benjamin Mosby of Powhatan, or b. Tate OF
this City, who ara authorised by me to let the
same.
RICHARD CROUCH.
Richmond, Jsne 1st 1909.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
Fluvanna County,
May Quarterly session, 1903.
James Cole, Plaintiff
AGAINST T.,


Joshua BARLEY and gerry.
James Payne, Defendants,
NHE Defendant Barley, not having ere
Il tered hs appearance and given sscu-
rity according to the act of Assembly and
the rules OF this Court, and it appearin,
to the satisfaction of the cour, tina. he u
not an inhabitant of this Country On the
motion of the Plaintiff by his coioseI. h !,
Ordered, thae the said Defendant hartley
DO appear here on or before the first day
OF the next Quarterly term and answer
the Plaintih's DILL and that copy OF this
order be forthwith inserted in one of the
Richmond newspapers and continued for
TWO months successfully, and another copy
posted at the front door of the courthouse
OF this county.
"a copy -Teste,
John TlMBERLAKE, Jr. D. C.
(9,w.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
IN COUNCIL, Nav %, 1909,

DNoPOSALS will be received by che Execu
4 tive till Thursday the 29th day Of June next
tor repairing between Five and Six Thousand
stand OK public Arms. The repairs will be ol
various kind and the Executive would prefer a
contract az so much piece, for each stand, &c
be made completely fit fer service The arm:
may be seen. and further information obtained
by application to Alexander Quarter.
Extract from the Journal,
DANIEL L. HYTLON C. q
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23

In CouNcIL, May ls 1909.
PROPOSALS will be received by the
4 Executive for raising seven eighteen
tounde's opposite ID ew's Point, Nanss
mond River, until the lst day of July next
Daniel L. Hylton, C. C.
July.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-23
Valuable Property
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to deed of trust exec ted
i to us, by John Nj. Syme, of the county
Of Hanover, for the purpose of satisfying all
debts for which he is bound for his father,
and his own debts we shall, on Tuesday
the first day of August next, if fair, if nor !,
the next fair day, upon the premises, pro-
seed TO sell, four hundred aud sixty-thre e
acres, (by a late survey of prime and va.
iuable Land, adjoining the town of New
Castle, upon Pamunky River, and the ferry
across that river. Also, ELEVEN NE
GROES, consisting of men, women, boys
and girls, all the stock of Horses, Cattle,
Hogs, Sheep, and implements of Husband
ry, &c. conveyed by the said instrument
Such title as we hold as trustees will be made
the purchaser or purchasers, and possessi-
on of the land given at Christmas, with the
privilege of seeding wheat this fall. The
terms of sale will be one third cash, one
third in six months, and the balance in
IL months, from the day of sale. Interest
will be expected upon the distant payments
Bonds with approved security will be re-
CURED of the purchasers of the personal
property, and bonds with deeds Of trust
upon the land and ferry of the respective
purchasers. The land, sc. will be she wn
by Mr.. WIN CuNNIHGHAN, living in New
Castle, or eitherof the Mr.. SYMIs, to "a
ny person wishing to view the premises.--
Creditors will be allowed to purchase, and
their claims discounted.
According to Mr.. John NJ. Syme's noti-
fcation above, we or either of us, will re-
eeive the amount of any claim, and it is our
wish that they be made known prior to the
day of sale.
There are some previous liens upon this
property, or some of II, to secure certain
debts, which will be first paid, according
10 their several dates. Proposals for any
part of the above property will be received
by either of the trustees prior to the sale.
BENJAMIN OLIVER, jr.
WIN. CUNNINGHAM.
SAML. RICHARDSON.
New Castle, June 4th, 1909. ids
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Healing Springs.
Mns.ABERCROMBY,

ID ESPECTFULLY noli6e. the public'
IN tina, having taken the HEALING
SPRINGS for the present season, in the
lower end of Louisa County, ihirty.three
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29

image ia the likeness Of any thing, that is in the hea.
ivens above" when it is notorious that they do wor-
ship many craven seupn1ed inages In vain shall
they say that they worship the person ypifed by the
image, and not the image hseH because, q. out of
their own mouths I viii condemn them" If they
worshippcd the person. and not tire image, then all
images of the same person would he held in equal
vcreration, but far Is this from being true, with
out mentioning Lady Of Lcrctto, and the yirgin
OF Bologna, which are w0rshiPped because they are
the workmanship of ST. Luke, whom the Catholicks
say, WAS sculpture and painter, will notice only
those cases. which occur in Rome, and which, being
under the immediate notice of the father Of the
faithful, he must be'responsible for
There is picture of the Virgin near the house,
in which we reside, in the open street, upon wall
"a thing not uncommon herc) which attracted my at
tenion, from having observed that all descriptions
of persons the better informed as well as vulgar,
pulled of their hats with great devotion they pas
sed. Upon inquiry, found, that this particular in-
age called Notre Dame des Miracles our lady Of
miracles, and il is averred, that she has been known
to perform great many. lt
There is another of this kind near ST. Peters,
where the grateful patients who have been restored
by this particular image Of the Tirgn, have offered
UP their praises and acknowledgements by paintings
suspended around the chapel descriptive Of the par
tcuar calamity evil, from which they we're deliy.
cred by the influence of this image. You see draw
ings OF legs, hapds and other parts Of the human
body, which have been put on, after being cut Off
otherwise restored miruculously.
When you add to this the devotion paid to ST. Pc
ters bronze statue, which is not paid to any ether Of
st. Peters likenesses, with which Rome abovnds,
think am justified in saying, that the worship Of
the papists at Rome bears very hard upon breach
OF the commandment above cited.
Another remark the religion Of this nation, and
believe you will be glad that 1 have closed In no
quarter of Europe, believe Of the world do you
see SO much poverty, distress, such truly heart
breaking scenes, as at Rome. In vain do the sover-
egn pons intimate upon their coins that the "poor
you have always with you !" the MAXIM is forgotten
rs soon rs uttered, and in part Of the civilized
world are the poor apparently neglected. Pray
heaven that the government are not answerable for
this neglect it would be too weigbty burden ;!
Yours, &c.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
PATENT SPRINGS.
MR.. JAMES ARMoUR, plnr. ofNew-

MR.. JAMES ARMouR, punr. ofNew
1Vl York, obtained of the President of the Uni
ted States, Letters Patent, dated June 27 1808 Sc
curing to him. throughout the United States, the
SPIRAL SPRING applicable to all kind of Carriages,
and whereas the Subscriber has purchased of said
Patcntcc, the right for the State of Rhode Island
The subscriber makes and will always keep
hand, Springs to supply the aforementioned dis
trct; and warrant the Springs manufactured by him,
for the term OF one year.
The aforementioned Springs have been in
in Newyork, Philadelphia, and the principal part
Of New-Jersey, for more than year. In Providence
there have been eighteen pair Of Chaise and two pair
Of Coach Springs sold, and now in use they are
highly approved, as possessing more ease, conve-
nicncc and durability than any other Carriage Springs
Any gentleman wishing to purchase may
be supplied by applying to WILLIAM DOUGLASS,
head OF Broad-Street, Newport.
JONATHAN NICHOLS.
Providence, Oct. 16
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29

State Of Connecticut, Ness-London County, IS,
iSnperour Conrs, September Term, a. D. 1909.
~ ILMOR ROBBINS, of Preston, in .Nsw-I London
NJ County brought his Petition to this Court, a.
gainst his Creditors, alledging that bymeans of
dry losses ard misortunes he has become insolvent
praying that his body may be exempted from future
arrest and imprisonment agreeatly the Act of The
Legislature in such cases provided which Petition
is continued by said Court TO the Superour Court, to
be holden at Nswich, in ard for .Nsw-London County
ON the third TUESDAY of January, A. ID. 1910, when
and where the said Creditors Of the Petitioner are
hereby notified appcar il they cause, and shew
reasons If any they havc why the prayer of said Pc
tition should lot be granted.
CHARLES LATHROP, Clerk.
JAMES LANNfAN, .ifferney for Petitioner.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
S. STACKHOUSE's
C.NTW EvvE.NTEDj
PATENT CHURN.

NHIS chum will work much easier than the com.
\ mon one; besides, it has the advantage of col.
lcctng the buterin rolls may also be made 20 av
size, 60 as to churn any qusuty the possessor NAV
wish and ie may be fixed in such manner As 20 work
either by hand, water, wind, or any other power =
Good Cream has often been churncd into the best
Butter, by this excellent and simple machine, in eight
eighth of whole more butter than in the com.
mon way.
- The above Churn may be had Of h BsrruAx
MoSRo, in Porismsnth.. or RosExr b NICHOLAS
LAwros. No. 81 Ssrns -Ssrees, Nsgpou.
August 2
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
APPRENTICE WANTED.

yXTANTED an Apprentice, to the Bake
Wv ing business. "A smart active Lad a
bout IL or Is years ofage, who can produce
good recommendation,may hear of a situation
by applying at the Office Of the Rhode Island
RehnbEcsn. rt
N. B. One from the country would be pre-
ferred. May 10.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
THE WRECK OF REASON

wOELD'ycur imagination stray.
To scenes Of horrour, mark its way
Would il from folly take its fight,
The scenes of pleasure to alright!
Would it reluctant, slowly creep,
And DER The wreck Of reason weep
.-IIithcr come, ye blithe and gay,
Come and throw your Iairtli away,
Weeping beauty, hither hie,
And DER the ruin breathe a sigh!
Come and see, ye giddy vain,
A saddcr sight than crazy Jane,
The tender heart, the LIBERAL mind,
The sonl by sentiment refn'd,
The modest rnein, the graceful air,
Arc gone, and all is ruin there
The matchlcss whole. divincly grac'd,
Is clIapE'd into chaotick waste
The timid mind, with terrour stated,
Starts at the phantoms it created.
See the maniack's ghastly stare,
Sec her loose ,lishevell'd hair
See her widely rolling eyes,
Distorted form and piercing cries
See she trcmblcs, writhcs and groans,
, And fills the air with pitcous means
%, RatcliiIc, this at last thy fate,
TO sink to such dreadful state p
Scc,, she spidders, starts and raves,
OF grinning ghosts and gaping graves,
Of antique arms and haunted halls,
OF tot ttcring turrets, mouldering walls,
The fulgcnt cross, the monkish cowl,
Tie ravens flap the boding owl,
The warning knell, the mystick roll,
With horrour strike her phrcnzicd soul,
The murky vaults terrifick gloom,
The echoes from tic dismal tomb,
The quivcring pail, the crimsoncd knife,
All CORY with the blood OF life,
The secret cell. the glimmering light,
The putrid course, the f1ittcring sprite,
'rbc pendant chain, the magics, chest,
With tcrrour fill her frantick breast.
No more she'll pen the fairy dream,
The awful, yet the pleasing theme
NO more pourtray with matchless art,
To please, and yet delight the heart
Genius her has left the throne,
And madness now us,lrps alone.
Let frozen souls precise and nice,
Call her the native child OF vice
let torpid spirits, dry the stale,
Affect to starslc and bcwail,
A potent reason all may bring,
'rhey in her moral find sting,
Ven saayge minds, to feeling dead,
And icy hearts by virtue led,
When plying death relieves her woe,
l,nd lays tic hapless victim low,
Might come, and on the maniack's bier,
shed pensive PHYS softcst tear.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
DANIEL SHELDON.

ID EsPECrFULLY informs hi, friends, that he
N has on hand
A quantity of excellent cedar Clapboards,
cedar Shingles, pine Shingles, Boards, Plank,
Joist, &c. sc.
Which he will sell cheap, at his stand on sHER-
DURNEs Wharf Nor Is. r
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
TAKE NOTICE.
WILLIAM PEARCE,

Respectfully informs his friends, and the hxb-
lick in general,
THAT he continues keeping TAV-
i. ERN at his house in the village of Hickford,
town Of -kingsss.rn next door to PHlLIP TIL
LIsoHAsr, Esq. where the greatest attention will
their company, and may depend on having the small,
est favour gratefully acknowledged
or The house may be well known by its end front.
ing the street, and the sign Of Bunch of Grapes.
Wickfcrd, { H. H. Oct. 25, 1909.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
FOR SALE, OR TO LET.

A DWELLlNG-HOUSE and shop.
K a situated at the corner Of Seccrd- Street, Point
now occupied by Mrs MARTHy SMITH. Said
Shop is considered an excellent stand having been
improved in the Grocery Line, for nearly thirty
years The house is in excellent repair, aud con.
tains every necessary convenience.
For Particulars and terms apply to -..,..
WM. DOUGLASS.
No. 20, Broad Street.
.Newpcrt, Nor. 20, 1909.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
NOTICE is hereby given to the

NOTICE is hereby given to the
! = Creditors of the Estate of ELIJAH NOR
TON, late of 7yrerton, merchant, deceased, repre-
sented insolvent, that six months from the date here
ofare allowed them to bring In their claims to the
Subscribers, who appointed Commissioners there
on, by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the town of
will attend at the Dwcling-hou Of BxNJAMIN
HowLANp, Esq. in. said Iiverton, on the last SAT-
uRpAys in November, December, january, Februa-
ry, March, and April next
THOMAS DURFEE, Al,a.sa.
BENJAMIN HOWLAND, o'""A' "0"e's'
ALL persona indebted to the above estate, are re-
qSssted to make immediate payment, to
WILLIAM NORTON, .9tiraixisfrassr.
7yvertsn, Nsp. 8, 1909.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
POETRY


The following lines were occasoued by observing in
a ate publication, an account of the, insanity Of
Mrs. RkTcLtrFx, authoress OF the Italian, Nfyscr-
ics of Gdolpho Romance Of the Forest, &c.
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FOR SALE,
THAT pleasant situation South Of tile
i Brek-JMarke7, about so feet on Thames-ssreet,
extends about 400 feet west, with small Wharf,
There are two large and very cdmmodious Dwelling
Houses, one fronting Thames street, No. 177 and
179, with two convenient Shops in front the other
stands west, very well calculated for two families
JOSEPH ALLEN.
.Newport, September 13, 1909.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-11-29
TO LET.

~ IL
For tAe term Of fpe years, or a shorter term.
A FARM in South Kingstown, in
a that part called Posto,l-.Neck, formerly owned
by JoHN JENcKs, of Frorsdence, deceased, and new
owned by the Subscriber, consisting of about $50 A.
cres. The natural fertility and advantages OF Sea
Manure, belonging to said Farm, are too well known
to require description. The Tenant will be allowed
to make payment of the greater part of the rent in
Improvements or repairs, such making wall, cut
ting and clearing the land of bushes, &c. &c. The
lenan to give good security for the performance Of
the conditions in the lease, his part For further
particulars and terms, enquire of the Subscriber s
BrasfoL Application to be made before the 25th of
December next.
JAMES DwoIF.
Bristol Oct. so.