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XKT pEREAS many persons are in the
Wv habit Of crossing my plantation in
the county Of Chesterfield formerly called
Kingsland, and doing considerable damage
TO my stock, and making free with my
timber, do hereby forewarn and forbid
any person from eu,eting thereon on any
pssisnce whatever.
WIN. TAZEWELL
Richmond Vie~, Feb. IA, 1909. 3
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Ten barrels OF Corn, five Horses, one Gig
and Harness, few Hogs aud all his house
hold aud Kitchen Furniture, consisting Of
three Feather beds, mahogany Tables, SC.
together with the plantation utensils The
terms OF sale will be nude known on the
day of sale. At the same time and place,
several valuable Negroes will be hired for
this year, amongst which are very good
mill wright, AT the same time, any person
who has claims against the estate will
make them known, and all persons who
Gre indebted 10 the estate are requested TO
come forward and make pay fnent.
James = IRE, Admir-.
Febraary IS, 1909.
n. b. At the same time WILL BE
RENTED, one moiety of a valuable GRIST
MILL, on Powhiie creek.
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A Young Man

XN7HO can CORE we'll recommended
w for industry, honesty, ard sobristy
that understands the management Of Ne
groes, may hear Of employment on ap.
plra'inn al his office. IN
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WILL BE SOLD,

ON Friday the 10th March next, on the
~ plantation Of the late John Fore, Jun. in
Chesterfield county, Twelve Thousand
weight of
Fodder and Oats.
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y. H0oe.
Mar:,a5.
To be Sold, or Rented,

The property conveyed by Elisha Janney,
for the benefit ofhis MISUNDERSTANDING of
Two Dwelling Houses On an halt acre OF
ground, at the south west corner OF Duke
and Royal streets. One of these IS aneiegant
new building calculated f4r the accom1oda-
ion Of large family.
An half acre Lot Of Land, situate at the
south east corner Of Cameron and Henry
streets.
Il small dwelling house on an alley east
ward of Union streets between Duke & Well
streets.
A Farm of IL acres. within two miles OF
town, on the Lcesburg road. enclosed with a
post and rail fence, on which there is a toier-
able good d~esioc house and a well of water.
@ lLSO FOR SIZE,
The wharf and the improvements theresns
ON the south sid of princestreet.
Richard NJ. Scott, frAIlee.
Bush Hill, July ~. s SH"sS"
: y u
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OF MARSHAL SOULT, Sc

In the Lisbon Gazette of June 1, there
are dispatches from marshal Berrestord,
commander in chief of the Portuguese for
ces, to the regency, dared at Coimbra, the
29th May, and inclosing letters from Gal
licia, containing events of war operations
in that proyince. The first is from gen
Many [second in command in the marquis
de Romana's array, the marquis being alb
sent on an important mission to Ovledo] IN
which he informs the marshal that the duke
Of Damatia ,(Soul) with his army 40 ,ooo)
passed Orense about 20 miles to the north
ward OF Oporto on the 18Th MAY, follow
ed by the english army under gen. Welles-
lev THAT in the vicinity OF Lugo, Soult
formed junction with the army under mar
shall Nry, AMI that the united force amount
ed to about 10000 men THAT they had
been pursued to Lugo from whence mar
shall Ney penetrated into Astur'as fromGal-
licia, where it was expected he would be re-
inforced by detachments from CASTLE, TO
the amount of 5000 men; that ne lett
1000 men to guard the bridges between lie
on and Galicia: That the army OF the mar
ouis Romano consisted of 10, 900 men, 5000
which were at Vigo, under gen. Carrara
the rest posted between Lugo and Mende-
RADIO that with the reinforcements expect
ed 40, 600 men. Another letteris from gen.
Vala, dated Esd OF May, at Casayo, IN
which IS announced battle fought for 8
DAYS between Meyra and Lugo, N which
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Extract Of a letter from gentleman in
Halifax, receivedby vay Of Boston, dated
1oth July, to his friend IN Nesu lark.
S Our public news here at present is more
important than usual. A dispatch vessel
has just arrived, which states that the Bri-
fish ministry have disavowed the proceed
ings of Mr.. Erskine, All occurrence which
will naturally lead the officers of England
and America into greater uncertainty, and
remove to some distance at last the period
of final adjustment. Continental counts
bv the same vessel, represents Bonaparte as
at Vienna; and mentions the capture of O.
porto by the English, the second place in
Portugal. Sir George Provost, the govern
or of this province, is absent on Jour. An
express has been dispatched to him with the
orders received from home by this vessel,
and be is expected here hourly"
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LateH fyem Poyt-du- Prince.

Captain Smith, who arrived at Boston on
Sunday in "a days from St. Jago de Cuba,
informs that two days previous to his sailing
gentleman came to that place from Port
au-P Prince, and reported that gen. Potion
had collected all his followers in mass. a.
mounting to about $4,000 Of which 1000
were cavalry that of this force 1000 had
marched against the Cape under tie COM
mand Of 4 colonies, who, in case of sue
cess, were to be promoted ard who march
ed with a determination to effect their OBJ
ject or to perish in the attempt. The gen.
tleman added, that information had been
received of the unmolested march of this
little army within 20 miles of the town
but that the news Of their approach having
been gained by the enemy, the troops and
inhabitants were assembled to defend the
place. 1t is, however, conjectured, that
their resistance would be iru;tless and that
the town had already capitulated. General
Potion was encamped about 18 miles from
Port-au. Prince with the remaining troops,
waiting the result Of this enterprize; when
it was his intention to join gen. lie Men,
who commanded at the Mole, and attempt
the immediate and total annihilation Of
Christophe's army. Accounts had also been
received of the destruction of a part Of
Chriseophe's fleet, and the dispersion Of the
remainder.
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Fourth of 7uLy-Select 7oasts.

The day we celebrate-May its annual
return kindle and perpetuate in the breast
of every American the true spirit OF rs.
Faction and foreign inauence-May the
former be forever banished from our shores.
and the latter prevented from reaching
them.
Our public councils-May harmony pre-
side oyer them wisdom and enlightened
policy direct them, and national glory and
prosperity must be the result.
The memory of Washington-May 1t
not only be dear to every American, but
powerfully stimulate us to emulate his vir-
tues, and tread with firm step his political
course.
The constitution of,the y. States The
most perfect chart of religious and political
liberty.
The heroes of the American revolution
In times Of like emergency may our
country annex to their names an host OF glo--
rious successors.
independence and national dignity
While we retain courage and integrity 10
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HAGUE, Nay 90.

HAGUE, nay ~.
The following important intelligence g
aa,a;ned in letters o. the 18th inst. from
'Sr Lower Rhine;
~ o. The 18th Of April, the emperor ofRus-
s dsclared war against Austria, and order
- his armies to enter Gal!aeia and Hunga-,
e. - The Russians have already entered
0a s,ncs the 9Th instant, the French flag has
- nnfurIed on the top Of ST. Stephens
De- SsaaSh at Vienna. On the 10th or 18th
w. emperor Napoleon was 70 leave the ca
s -. The emperor Francis II. has solicit.
cd peace. CO !. -, h.o1
ar,,.rs. Of the 9th, announces that on that
-, IN Austrian officer Of the staff had ar
~ with messenger bearing a. letter
,sr;,,sn BY the emperol Franeis 70 the en-
.rar Naooleon, in which the emperor OF
fans,rla lmplored an armistlce and peace
,s,,b his majesty in the most humble ex-
'rsss;cns. The short time OF the stay OF
( e., 3oylemea.aires in the head quarteis OF
h,s aales,y, induced an opinion that the an
.way WAS unfavorable the more SO, as the
.yny continues advancing.
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r NJ Z A u.
July 20.
F REcoMMENDA ALTON.


HE superintendent Of Police .ecom-
l. mends to the citizens Of Alexandra,
during the warm season, a frequent use of
LIME in their Pai7ies and other parts of
their premises where filth accumulates--and
the greatest atte1tion is required 20 the keep.
ing clean and dry their eclars, SO that NO
stagnant water De left in them
He particularly requests the proprietors
of unoccupied houses and cellars TO cause
them frequently to be opened and aired
hossekeepers are required to cause all tho
rubbish accumulated theii back yards 10 be-
thrown into the streets tnatsthe scayenqers
carts may take it away
John Longden,
Snpe'7nfendant q Police.
june H.
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alaranurta E,atip Ga3ette.
MONDAY, JULY "a.

t. The Vice-Conful Of his
Catholic Majelty, is authorized
to inform the merchants OF this
diftri6t, that american Flour will
not be admitted into the port of
Maracaybo..
July "A.
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support the former, the latter Wilt never be
withdrawn from our happy country.
The rising generations May they tread
in the footsteps of their ancestors, save on
ly in the excelling them in virtue and patri-
otism,
Pending Negotiation with England
May the faction which courts. British hos
tility as mean to preserve their power,
and misrepresen!s every act-of that govern
ment to perpetuate the delnsion which main
tains their popularity, be defeated in their
wicked schemes by the frmness and wis
dom Of honest politicians.
Our Eastern Observation-Disclosures OF
right and wrong, with hrmness to support
the former and resolution 70 oppose the
latter.
Commerce-The source Of public wealth
the wide field Of individual enterprise
May it ever receive the fostering care OF
our federal legislature.
Modern philosophy and hocus Pocus Po-
licy-May they give place to the dictates OF
common sense and the correct precepts Of
OLD experience.
Partially to foreign nations-May it ne
yer enter our public councils, nor involve
our country In disgrace and ruin.
May democratic dreams be succeeded by
federal realities.
The people-Honest, patriotic, and faith
flu palsied be the arm and mute the tongue
of every demagogue that shall attempt to
mislead them.
The American government-May it al
ways be administered with wisdom and G.
nergy, untainted by the influence Of corrup-
ton and free from the cohtagion of party.
Speakers of the day-May they be emf
nent in life, and firm supporters Of the indie
pendence we celebrate.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
John Jay, esq.--lhe patriot and states
man; the man whom Washington delight
ed to honor-.the shafts of detraction and
calumny have assaulted him in vain.
The honor and prosperity of our country
the polar star OF federal policy-in pur-
suit OF this we will neither be seduced by
democratic sycophancy, nor terrified by
their vulgar and impertinent abuse from "a
dopting the political creed Of our beloved
Washington, and promoting the good Of our
country by the means he SO successfully
pursued.
Failing Democracy--Oh how terrible the
descent this you should have remembered
when you were rising.
The minority in Congress.
The memory OF Fisher Ames. !
John Adams--Old age is venerable
imbecllity is pitiable.
the memory Of gen. Hamilton.
The Spanish parrots. Their names will
be Inscribed on the same page of history.I
with the heroes of America.
Connecticut The land Of correct and
steady habi,s-The head quarters of good
principles---The tribe Of Benjamin in our
political Israel, whose sons, tho few in
number, are chosen men, that know how to
WELD the sling of truth against error to a
hairs breadth--nay she remain as she is.
The state OF New York. We trust the
next gubernatorial election will evince that
in correctness of political principles, she
comes up to the standard of Connecticut.
The force of Habit. May 1T ever actu-
ate those educa1ed in the school Of Federal
isms
OF MARSHAL SOULT, Sc
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June 81.
FOR RENT.

THE DWELLING HOUSE Of the late
Colonel HOOP. on Water street. lit is spa
cious and convenient, and .as all necessary
outhouses, with a very excellent garden at
ached to it
]. II. Hooe,
john N anoaf}er,
Executors.
Mar, IS. eOtt
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EBostens Ceas;nel.
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
JULY al, 1909.

Ordered,
That the Superintendent OF Police pros.
coed Immediately to pave Fayette4streets
between King and eCameron-street accord
ing to law, and that the side stones be of
the same kind as usually brought from the
river Potomac near the Little Falls.
ordered,
That the Superintendanr of Police pro-
coed to fence the east and west side of the
public burying ground, and that the sum Of
one hundred dollars be appropriated fox
that purpose.
Ordered,
That the Superintendent Of Police do re-
Set the side stones on Washington street
one hundred and twelve feet, commencing
with the corner stone at the northwest COR
ner of King and Washington-streets.
Extract fran the minutes,
ADAM LYNN. C.. C.
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Diitrict of Columbia,
.L0untA Of. Aleaal :a,:;G, S.

L0UAty q -AAead' .d'8s0, sc.
July FERN, 800.
The Court having learnt with
deep regret, the much lamsnled death of the
hon. ALLEN b. BUCKET, lately an assist
ant Judge of this Court-It is ordered, that
the Court do adjourn Until Monday next, and
the Court, as a memorial ofthe great esteem
i'm which he was held as man AID Judge
.orderitto be recorded thattre suryiYingJ Judges
and the officers ofthe Court, have unanimous
ly resolved to Wear scarf of black Grape On
the left ann Tor the space of thirty days.
Test,
George Deneale, elk.
1u1v "a
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the French lost about 5000 in killed and
prisoners and in which they were pursued
to Paraday; after the loss of 8 pieces OF
cannon. Thesan1e letter adds, that after
an obstinate resistance, in which the Frencht
lost 1000 killed and wounded, and 6 pieces
of cannon, the patriots succeeded in taking
Lugo--Such is the outline of the dispatch,
es published in the official Gazette at Lis
bon.
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The Nonpareil brought London papers
of the 23d, oath and 25th of May-witf
these we have been politely favored.
The report published in our last OF the
capture OF Oporto by the forces under SIR
A. Wellesley is confirmed. They entered
iton the 18th OF May, after several actions.
The British ministers havs completely
disavowed the late transactions Of Mr.. krs-
kline with the American government.
Rear admiral Harvey has been dismissed
from his majesty's service, for using " We.
hement and insulting Languages" to admiral
the right hon. lord Gambler.
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Sc. JOHN, (N. ~ June %.

DE- JOHN, (N.F. J071e q
The brig Nancy, from ST. John, n. +.
for England, has been taken by French
.privateer, and carried into a French port.
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FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.

Admiralty Office, June ~, 1899.
Copy OF letter from the hon. captain Ir5y, of
his majesty's ship Amelia, addressed to adj
miral lord Gambler, transmitted by his lord /.
ship TO the hon. w. w. Pole
His Majes'ys ship Amelia, off St.
Andero, June 10, 1909.
My Lord,
Acting IN obedience to your iordship's or.
der of the 18th ult. received information of
an attack being about to be made by the span.
lsh patriots on the French troops in possession
ct the town of j. Andero, and having estab.
lished signals between his majesty's ship UNI
der my command and the fortress of Go,ezand
proceeded off this. place in company with his
malesty's ship Statira, she having Joined me
on the 9th instant but strong wind and cur
rent prevented our getting up till this day.
when on our approach, firing YVES observed in
every direction on the shore, and several YES.
sells trying to effect their escape ojt ofthe har.
bors which were captured, as FER margin
one boat only getting away more must have
escaped, but were prevented through the ac.
tivity of capt. Boys, in his majesty's ship sta.
hra. They appeared fine vessels, and sever
al OF the French army on board, with a chief
part OF the hospital staff. The corvette is the
sane lately SO gallantly engaged by captain
skinner. with his majesty's sloop Goldfinch.
and since by tha B!a k joke lugger, and has
proved great annoyance to our trade Ilearn
:" ~ 'is'h OiiiCcf, NUD Cbiuc I'd ME from the
shore (aid de camp to General Ballestero) and
by our boats which sent on shore. that the
French troops have ALI surrendered, and that
the town is in the possession; of the Spa,ush
patriots. under the command of general Bales.
tero.
In consequence Of the number of prisoners,
have sent the Statira into port with the prizes.
ana shall remain myself off this coast. in hopes
of being able to render further assistance 10
the Spanish cause.
have the honor to be, &c.
FRED PAUL IBBY"
TO the right hon. lord Gambler. &c.
French corvette La Mouche. capt Allegro
10 brass eight Founders, and $50 men French
brig La Bsjouie. captain Breton, 8 EIGHT
Pounderst 81 men sch'r La Mouche, captain
ornofe,'i four pound gum 25 men, Iugger La
Logere, capt Sequere, not seaworthV' cargo
removed 10 La Bejouie lugger Notre D ame.
capt Bergo Chiri, men,
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xE5Es..s....,....t.y,..,s xssra.s ......-, ..s..,

tells OF the Armenian eccTesiastics, So
tuated over the columns of the gale
ry, In hdmes, without their being "a
Bile to divine the Cause. From thence
the flames descended upon the. choir
OF the Greeks, and from thence 20 the
DOR OF the church. The 6fe now as
sunfed lnost awful appearance, and
threatened the elevated cupola Of the
temple with Immediate destruction.
Inc Franciscans used their utmost *.
ert'ons to stop the progress of the
flames but they were too few in num-
per. They also wanted the necessary
imp'ements For that pnrpose and
when shey at last succeeded in alarm.
ing the ccc,esias,ics Of the adiacen.
canrSn I'll ST. Salvador, and quaint.
ing them, as well as the police, with
w'''t had happened, III. san, had ri
az. reached the cupola. As soon AS
thT harm was given, the whole R1-
mfH C@'ho!ic youth Of The ci:y rush eli
'iA::eS0iately to their assistance, anil
exer'ed themselves with the greatest
zea' and intrepidity but it WAS i'm
possible to stop the fury OF the de-
Vcuring element and, between five
ana SIX o'clock in the morning, the bur.
hinS edPola, with all the melting and
piAtnS icid wherewith it was covered
,eh ,il' aud 'herehv gave this extensive
DuiidinS the awful appearance OF a
burning smelling house. The exaes
sivc heat which proceeded from this
immense mass OF liquid Ere, caused
not oniy the marble columns which
support the gallery, 70 burst, but like
wise the marble iioor of the church.
together with the piIasters aad images
H pas refret that decorated the chapel,
containing the Holy Srpulchre, situa-
.ed 10 'he Centre OF tie church. short
~ alter tie massive columns that sup
PofIed III: gallery fell down, together
w'tS he whole of the walls. Fortu.
na'elv no lives were lost; only a few
pc'sons were hurt or scorchcd by the
hre. Il is remarkable thar the interi
OF oisne above mentioned chapel, con-
tanning the Holy Sepuchre, and where
in service is performed, has not been
IN the least injured, altho, Ugh the same
was situated Immediately under the
cuP2ia,and consequently in the middle
OF the flames. E~en after the FIRE had
heea eAtloguished, it was found that
TIE silk hangIngs, where with it is de
c"fa'ed' ami The splendid painting re-
Pfesen ting the resurre c,ion, placed up
On the altar at the entrance of the Sc
p0ich,e, had not sustained the least in
jury"
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cDomestlc.
WASHINGTON CITY. August IL.

FROM THE NATIONAL IHTELLIaENcER.
Mr.. Secretary Smith received on the i 4th
inst. from MIR. Erskine long and very "a.
| tisfactory letter in answer to one of the 9th
inst in which Mr.. Smith had respectfully
requested candid explanation, as to the
conversations, which Mr.. Canning's dis.
Patch OF the 23d of January had imputed to
MIR. Madison, Mr.. Gallatin and himself.
MIR. Erskine has, moreover, in this let
ter, stated the reasons, which, in the ex.
ercise of the discretion given him, ad in
duced him not to lay his instructions before
tho government of the u. States.
these papers will, no douot, be commu-
nicatedi IN due time to Congress.
lhere rs the strongest reason to believe
that the note Of Mr.. Canning of the 2lth of
May was not framed as a guide tn Mr.
Erskjne, or with view to its being com.
municased to our government, SO much as
with view to publications At 4 proper sea-
son to produce an unjust impression of the
sentiments OF our government and the dis
position OF his own. Had certain events &C.
Cured this celebrated note would never
nave seen the light. Not having occurred,
it's ushered to the public as proof positive
of the firm and unwdvering conduct of the
British ministry and of the pusillanimity of
our government Whatever the catastro.
phe may be, IT is calculated that the plot
VIII answer for short period. 1t will in
England completely gull the public credui-
~, and even in this country, to our re
proach IT must be Acknowledged, it will on
crate TO certain extent az a frsbrand of
diseord. Until the full correspondence is
unveiled we must consider the fact ofMr.
f.rskine's not having communicated this
dispatch, or having acted under it, as evi. |
dence of the existence Of other instructions
OF different complexion. But, in the mean
Tune, While the public curiosity and inter
est are most alive, this is the Only paper
puohshed. In England it will have the |
temporary effect of giving popularity to the
ministry, by the appearance of srmaess on |
their part, connected with the great gains
nt her merchants and manufacturers. Al |
though this last result be strictly the result
d the arrangements made by Mr.. Erskine,
which his government disavows, IL has, ne
Fertheless, taken special care to reap the
ull harvest and Mr.. Gaming has proba-