davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
SATURDAY, December 81. gf
NOR TH-CAROLINA RESOLU
TTONc


Mr. Macon presented 20 the House
Ia copy of certain resolu ions (hereto-
fore inserted in this paper) adopted
by the General Assembly of North
Carolina, approving the measures oil
the government, and pledging them
selves to support them with their lives
and fortunes.
NON-INTERCOURSE.
Mr. Rhea (Tennessee) said, he in
tended to offer resolution for con-
sideration, but he thought it might be
proper TO make some preliminary OBJ
servatlons. Since the commencement
OF this session of Congress, said Mi
Rhea, several resolutions, respecting
the commerce of the u. States, have
been submitted to the, consideration Of
this House. These several resolutions
contain separate and distinct points oil
commercial regulation. They have
no common centre to which they all
may gravitate. They have no common
governing principle of discrimination.
All foreign nations favorable or unfa.
vorable are equally involved. The
second resolution, reported by tn,
committee on foreign relations, I'm
braces a principle deserving consjd
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Bank of VIRGINIA.

ID January, 1909.
THE President and Directors have this
day declared Dividend Of three per
cent. which will be paid on application Al
the Rankin person or by attorney, after the
18th, instant.
John BRocKENBRoUGH,
u Cashier.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
January s,h. 1909. I'm
Rumford Academy.

9FHE same branches of Literature and
Science, will be taught at this Semi.
nary, the present year, that has been here
totore and the terms Of board and tuition
will also continue The same, viz. & so for
the first, inclulng washing--an c 10 for
rae latter, each to be paid quarterly in adj
vance.
Capt. John Fox viii act as steward. and
the subscriber and his assistant, as teach
crs.
CuILES TERRELL.
King William county
January L. 1909 @"T
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Neprocs To- Sale.

by virtue Of deed Of trust e&eeuted 10
A8 us by Mr.. William Wiihsrnei IN the
21st day of May last, for the pafpnse Of &c :
curing unto Mr. Coiin MRak the sum Of
100 1oa Ii. which debt has been assign
ed by said MHRae, 20 Mr.. John Gilchrist,
of the town Of Manchester we shall AZ
Powhatap courthouse, on Friday the goth
January, 1909, proceed to SELL
The following Slaves,
Viz: David, Billy, Anthony and Frank, or
so MANY ottbefn As WILDE sufficient 10 raise
the sad sum of,E49O 1Os. Id. viii lose !.
rest from the 25th inst. aud all costs incnr-
red by carrying the same into effect.
WILLIAM MOSELEY, , Trns-
JOHN fIASKfNS, tees.
December 30, 1903. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
BuCKiNGifAM COUN / I, SC.
TAKEN UP BY ROBERT SMITH, A
Sorrel Mare Filly,

About three years old next spring 4 feet
inches high, has star and blaze !, b.,
forehead, white on the left side Of her hin.
white on the left hind foot about ,he size 81
half dollarfa black spot on the LEI,
outtock, no brand, has been locked, alb.
praised 10 10 pounds.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31

l,eelf transmitted TO the depaitint-l ci ""i,
accornpanicd by various specimens OF the
earth. the orc, and the virgin copper itself
II has not been decided what steps VIII be
taken by the government OF the y. States, IN
consequence of this report,
II Is isdiscoyered that this mine is OF consld-
cradle dimensions. From the point where
il commences, it runs about three fourths OF
a mile north, and then forms almost right
angle, whence it runs about three iourths OF
mile further--being in all about mtle and
a half long. 1t is from 25 to 60 or 70 yards
wide-and though it has been dug down to
the depth of ten feet, the earth at that point
is as much impregnated with the metal as at
its surface.
The soil, with which it is Incorporated, is
of redish and yellowish cast, interspersed
with pieces of rock. Fragments of the vir-
gin metal are found fixed In the rock, from
whence there are sometimes stricken very
fine fragments of ember. We have now
very beautiful specimen of it in our posses
sion. A mass of nearly two pounds weight
has been sent to PcaPs museum for preser-
vation.
We have seen some Of the'specimens OF
the ore and the earth, which have been lately
virgin ore extracted from small rock about
fifty yards from the point where it was said
that Mr.. Grant now co-proprictor OF the
mine, obtained the ore which he formerly
exhibited in the city. No. Q was extracted
from a different part OF the rock. No. or the
earth was broken from the bottom Ola ditch,
and nine feet below the surface. No. about
feet below the surface. A great portion OF
the rock, when broken to, pieces, does not
exhibit any signs Of vcrdigrease, which en-
crusts part of the specimen in our posses
sion nor any signs of the ore. Those pie
ces of the rock from which the large pieces
of the copper were taken, preserves all the
external appearances of the common rock.
1t is found, on exposing some OF the,
earth, which exhibits not the least metallick
appearance, to the heat of a common furnace,
that the metal still separates from its earth
and sinks to bottom. From the size of the
button thus obtained, the most favourable anti
cipations have been made by our informant of
the quantity of pure copper with which the
earth is pregnated-Nature too has done
great deal in facilitating the process or ex-
traction. The whole country aSsunds in fine
woods of chcsnut-and the mine is not so far
distance from the market as'to enhance the
price ofthe metal to any very great degree.
Such discovery is of immense impor-
tance, not only to the private manufacturers of
brass ware but to the government itself, in
its foundcry for the casting of cannon. 1t is
astonishing, that during the whole course of
the last session of Virginia Legislature, not a
hint of this discovery was dropt-not SIN
gle step taken towards prohting by it.. 1t is
surely an object peculiarly worthy the notice
and patronage of the Legislature of Virginia.
Enquirer.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31

Of war is preparing, and which viii be iaia
before you.
OF the additional figates required by an
act of the last session, to be lifted Tor actuai
service. two are in readiness, one nearly sos
and the fourth is expected to be ready IN the
month OF July. A report, which the Secrc-
tary Of the navy is preparing on the SUBJECT
n he laid before Congress, will show at the
same time, the progress made IN oflcen' xcs
and manning these ships. twill show alsS
ibe degree to which the provisions of ehe act.
relating to the othcr publick armf a vessels,
have been carried into effect
Aware Of the inconyenienc r Of a protract-
ING session at the present season Of fbe vear
forbcar to call the att sntion Of the Lecisa.
ture to any matters n. .,t particularly urgent
1t remains thereto .re only to assure YOU of the
fidelity and '.Acrity with which shall CO.
operate Tor 'she welfare and happiness of our
country and to pray that it may experience
contir4dation of the Divine blessing by which
it tt,as been SO signally fayonred.
JAMES MADISON.
The message of the President of the u
States was received as given in cur paper, by
Mr.. Graham, agreeably to the intimation civ
en- by the President yesterday to the commit
tee appointed to wait on him. The message.
having been read, was referred to commit
tee of the whole House on the state of the
Union and 5000 copies ordered to be print.
ed with the documents accompanying it. .
A message was received from the Senate.
proposing the appointment of two chaplans
of different denominations, to interchange
weekly between the two Houses. The pro-
position was concurred in, ayes 81.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. w. Aston moved that the standing
committees of the House, viz. the committee
of Ways and Means, Commerce and Manu-
facturcs, Pubhck Lands, Claims, Elections,
Revisal and Unfinished Business, and of the
District OF Columbia, be now appointed.
Mr.. AlstonS motion for appointing the
committees, was carried without division.
On motion of Mr. Stedman, the usual rule
was adopted for furnishing members with
newspapers.
And the House adjourned.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
Amcrirar Congress.
ELEVENTH. coNGREss-Ertra Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

MONDAY, MAY 22.
AT 10 o'clock, 100 members attended and
proceeded to the choice of Speaker.
General Joseph Is. Varnum having 65 bal
lots was elected Speaker
The House then proceeded to elect clerk,
when Patrick Magrudcr having 63 ballots,
was elected.
The Speaker having taken the chair, ex-
pressed his thanks for the confidence and
favour which the representatives of the nation
had thought properagain to confer upon him,
and promised every exertion of his talents to
discharge the duties of his station in such
manner as to meet their appreciation.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Holland,.
and adopted, that the rules and orders of the
last House be in force during the present ses-
sion, until alterations and revisions take place.
Mr.. Dunn, Mr.. Wheaton, and Mr.. Reilly
were named as candidates for the office of
sergeant at arms. On counting the ballots,
Mr.. Dunn had 80 votes and was consequent
ly elected.
Mr.. Claxton was elected door-kecper with
out opposition.
( Mr.. Macon, from the joint committee APP
pointed to wait upon the President of the
y. States, reported that the committee had
discharged that duty, and received for answer
from the President, that he would make
communication to congress tomorrow at II
O'Clock.
Mr. Dawson made motion, that ten clock
be the hour to which the house shall adjourn.
Carried.
The house then adjourned till tomorrow
morning ten o'clock.
TUESDAY, NAY 2S.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings
having been read.
Mr.. Randolph moved to amend it so as to
record the precise state of the two ballots 81
Speaker with view to correct under
standing of the case, if it should ever be
drawn into precedent hereafter.
After discussion of nearly two hours on
the subject of the decision of yesterday, and
the analogy bctwixt it and the case of the
Presidential election of 1901, Mr.. Randolph's
motion was agreed to--Aycs 70.
This day at y o'clock, the President OF
| the United States communicated by Mr..
Graham, the following Message to both
sHouscs Of Congress.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
Interesting Discovery IN virgimo.

A copper mine has been discovered on a
spur of the Blue Rridgc, about two miles
from Its base, and about s or 9. miles from
Stanardsyillc, in the co'hty of Orange. 1t is
nearly the same distance from the south branch
of the Rappahannock river.
This mine is situated on the lands of Mr..
Zachariah Taylor of that county, person
not in the most afllucnt circnmstanccs, to
whom this discovery may prove a valuable
acquisition. On making this discovery known
to the president Of the United States, the late
scctrctary OF war, Gen. Dearborn, requested
an intelligent gentleman Of Orange to exam
inc the premises and make report upon the
situation OF the mine, and the richness and
abundance Of the ore. This report has jus,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
foreign articles.
BY 0essels arriced al the Somh7vard fom
England and Scaar.
CRE.fTBRI7dL.N.
LONDON, MARCH %, 1909.
AFFAIRS OF SWEDEN.

THE details of the recent Revolution In
Sweden, arc not yet received. 1t was proba-
bly, concerted by the Duke of Sudcrmania and
some Of the Mobiles at Stockholm, with the.
Commanders of the troops Oh the frontiers of
Norway. The revolutionary symptoms de-
velopcd themselves first among the troops.
The want of clothing and provisions had cre-
atcd great discomfort which was fomcnted by
the Commander in Chief, who broke up from
his position, and began his march to Stock
holm to demand Diet of the States. On
their march they published Proclamation, in
which they stated thet their views were mere
ly those that the States of the Realm and the
Legislators shall be at liberty to assemble and
deliberate without control The Proclama-
ton then draws a picture of the wretched
state of Sweden and in speaking of Great
Britain and France says, that the former, the
ally of Sweden, shall learn to appreciate and
value nation which Knows how to break its
fctters, and that the latter shall be taught to
respect people anxious to rival her military
prowess. The Proclamation contains SOL
enm declaration, that not single inch more
of Swedish territory shall be given up to the
enemy. The Duke of Sudermania, not wait
ing for the meeting of the States, dcposed the
King by his own authority, and assumed the
Government His Majesty was put undcrar-
rest as he was about to set out forshis country
residence. When the guard surrounded him,
he drew his sword, but he was soon overpow-
cred. Immediately after the Duke of Suder-
mania deposed the King, his Majesty was
conveyed to the Royal Palace of Drotning-
holm, situated in small island at the distance
of about seven miles from Stockholm, where
he still remains confined. The chief object
of the revolution being said to be the restora-
ton of peace, Couricrs were Immediately sent
to the Courts of London, Paris, St. Peters
burgh and Copenhagen, with view to acccl-
crate that event-That this Revolution has
been of French continuance we are not able
to pronounce, though many will be inclined
to suspect that it is.
PaocLAMATIoN issued by the Duke Of Sadcr-
mania, on his assuming the Govcrnmeut.
t" We Charles, by the Grace of God, Here
| ditary Prince of Sweden, the Goths, Vandais,
&c. Duke Of Sudcrmania, Grand Admiral, &c.
declare that under existing circumstances,
his Majesty is incapable to act, or of conduct
ing the important affairs of the nation; We
have, therefore, (being the nearest and only
branch Of the Family, of age) been induced
for the the time being, as Administrators OF
the Kingdom, to take the reins of Govern
ment into our hands, which, with the help OF
the Almighty, we viii conduct SO that the
Nation may regain Peace, both at hong
and abroad, and that trade and commerce may
revive from their languishing state.
Our inviolable intention is, to consul:
with the States ON the means to be taken to
render the future time happy to the people OF
Ssvsden. We invite and command, there
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
Nsefut Nisreuanp.


Receiht for the comhla called rvater in shecfi.
Ithas boon often remarked how little the
disorders incident to sheep are even known
in sheep countries. The common shepherds
keep pace with the common farriers,and on
w observe that the animals have always died
and they cannot help it. The following ex-
pertinent therefore, may be useful to the pub
lick A farmer near Kilham in Yorkshire,
turned his flock of sheep into a field of tur-
nips he had hired, which were remarkably
strong and good. In short time he lost 20 OF
them by the disorder called the watcr.--He
grew SO alarmsd, that he removed his sheep
and would not permit them to eat any more
turnips. On this the owner OF the land re-
monstrated, and insisted ON the turnips being
eaten upon the ground. After some little
time and altcrcation, the farmer brought back
his flock, and shortly after six more OF them
died. On this he took his final leave OF tho
turnips, and said "They killed sheep, and he
would have nothing more to do with them"
The owner of the land had them pubckly
cried, but the turnips had got so.bad a name,
that with no little difficulty they were let at
half the prise. Thcnext farmer sent in his
sheep, and III short time he lost about
or 10. ~
OHttHAS oSCOiu ulodStCI, tiS iCpue"lion u
the ,tnrnips IVES gone entirely, and a farmer
had the offer of them for nothing, provided
he would eat them up, to which he agreed.
He sent there six hundred and thirty sheep
SO that the experiment was a very full and
fair one. The method he pursued he had
heard of in Northumberland. AS soon as the
sheep had filed themselves with the turnips,
he made his shepherd SO amongst them, and
move them about. They voided in consc-
quence good deal of water. He did this
for some days at stated intervals, and some
times made his shepherd go amongst them
in ths.riddlc of the night. BY this method
they were never suffered to lie long, and swell
with what they had eaten. The consequence
of this proceeding was, that after cpting up
hcwhole of these faulty turnips, hcrcmoved
his $50 sheep, all in good condition, without
the loss of single sheep.
Two circumstances may be deduced from
the above experiment the complaint of the
water which frequently kills shecp,when put
QUITO turnips, arises from their gorging them
selves with this watery food and then contin-
uing without exercise to carry off the begin
ming complaint the second, that this meth
cd may tend to prevent the disorder, at the
small cxpence of a little trouble to the shep-
herd.
Should this method prove on trial as sue
cessful as the experiment gives hope, the far
mer will have many reasons to thank the man
who tried it, and the publick will be Obliged
by the communication.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-05-31
Amethod to hreeerve. fruit trees. from tse effect
offrost.

ofJiost
The chcvalier dc Bicrcnberg, of Prague,
we are told, discovered method of efectual-
ly preserving trees in blossom, from the fatal
effects Of those frosts, which sometimes in
the spring destroy the most promising hopes
of plentiful crop of fruit. This method is
extremely simplc.s lie surrounds the trunks
of the trees in blossom, with wisp of straw
or hemp. The end of this he sinks,by means
OF stone tied to it, in vessel of spring wa
ter, alta little distance from the tree. One ves-
sci will conveniently serve two trees. Or the
cord may be heightened, SO as to surround
several, before it is plunged into the water.
1t is necessary that the vessel be placed in
an open situation, and by no means shaded by
the branches of the neighbouring trees, that
the frost may produce all its effects on the
water, by the cord communicating with it,
This precaution is particularly necessary for
those trees whose flowers appear nearly at
the same time as their leaves which trees
are peculiarly exposed to the ravagcs of the
frosts.
The proofs of its-ciIicacy, WHICH he had an
opportunity of observing in. the spring Of
1896, were remarkable striking. Seven apri-
cot espaliers in his garden, began to blossom
about the first Of March. Fearing that they
would suffer from the late frosts, he surroun-
ded them with cords as above directed
Pretty sharp frosts took place six or eight
nights. The apricot trees in the neighbour
ing gardens were all frozen, and none ofthcm
produced any fruit whilst each of the che
valier's produced fruit in abundance which
came to the greatest perfection n.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24

To amend an Act entitled an Act directing
the manner of auditing the Public Ac-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24
BALTIMORE, May 23.

Arrived, schooner Amiable, Fitch, 16
DAYS from Carthagena, Spanish Malne).
Left there, 9Th inst. schooner Hetty, Daw-
son, of Baltimore, the only American yes
sci there. Captain f. brought several let
tiers and a memorial from tha Americans
taken prisoners in Miranda's fxpedition-
he thinks that if government intertered they
would be liberated. Yesterday at 2 P. NJ.
two large thips, apparently men OF war,
gave chase, one OF Them came within gun
shot, and began to FIRE. Tie light house
then about two miles distant, being SO close
to the land and ~unapprized i war was de-
clared, We made every sail we could. The
ship we were ~infoEgaed after By the pilot,
was the British fiieate Melanpus, CONT
nued to keep a very brisk IRE, several shots
passed over and some fell near US, and
Others on the beach Of the Cape; by this
time we had got one mile witiinfhe Light
house. Perceiyiag he could no come up
with US, he fred broadside andmade sail
otf-all this time We had American coiors
flying.
Also, brig Blanchy, Richardson IS days
from Havana. Left there 9th instant, brig
Eliza, Gray, for N7w-York, in S days
ship Grand Seignor, for BaltimPre, in 8
weeks; and a number Of others.
Aso, schooner Fame, Peterson Is days
from St. Jago. Sailed 9th instant, in CO.
with schooner Nancy White, MURPHY, OF
Baltimore, for Savannah with passengers-
Left about &C sail Of americans, among
which were schoonerst Swift, Watts Grey
hound, Holmes Two Margarets3 Lewis,
* Herald, Conklin, Of Baltimore discharg-
ing, Ia Crooked Island passage was board
ed BY an English armed brig and treated
polilsIx. spokeeer1fom barTavoa' Tor
NewbrrvpofFt Of Castle Island out one
day.
Also, Spanish schooner Resolution, Funt,
90 days from St. Jago, ballast, and $50 pas
sengers the master.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24
~ BE IT KNOWN, That at an ele

30 BE IT KNOWH, That at an cleo
ton held yesterday, in ward no. 8. for the
purpose of choosing a member of the Com
mon Council for said ward, in the room of
Adam Lynn, resigned--EDMuND /. LEE was
duly elected, as appears from the return of
the commissioners appointed to superintend
said election, made to me this day.--Given
under my hand and seal of office in Alexan-
dria, this Esd day Of May, 1909.
WM HERBERT, Mayor. (ss
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24

generally reported that the German powers
have declared war against Bonaparte. The
Moors have offered to the service OF Ferdl-
nando the 9TH, $4,000 troops completely
equipped. A great revolution has taken
place among the Portuguese, many OF their
leading characters have been discovered
corresponding with Bonaparte, they have
been generally killed-the government IS
under British general, Of their own choice.
Many of the confidential Spanish officers
have gone to Madrid, and joined the French
army. I fear much the seed of treachery
it too much sown and cherished for the pa
triots to prosper without something unfore-
seen turns up.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24
q.eranorta Datip Ga2egte.
WEDNESDAY, MAY "a.

Americon prisoners IN South Amefica.
Captain Fitch, Of the schr. Amlabl e, from
Carthagena in South America, informs that
while at that place he visited the american
prisoners, who were captured IN the expe-
dition Of Miranta, and found them IN the
most wretched condition part in dpublsl.
rons and close confinement and thefrest at
hard labour on the pubic works, chained
two and two. They informed capt. Fitch
they had received a very handsome dona-
ton from the inhabitants OF Kingston, Jam.
which proved a verysalutary rellef Also
that those who were British born subjects,
from the interference of the government OF
Jamaica, had been taken out Of irons and
would shortly be restored to liberty. We
understand that captain Fitch has brought a
memorial from those unfortunate and de-
'luded men to the government Of the Y. S.
praying for their interference and protec-
ton. - Bait. North american.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-24
AN ACT.

To amend an Act entitled an Act directinc
the manner of auditing the Public Ae-
counts. 20
BE IT ENACTED by the Camman
Council Of alexandra in Council assembled.
That from and after the passing of this acr.
any person elected to the office of Clerk TO
Council and Auditor of Public Accounts.
shall within ten days after his election, give
bond with such security as in the opinion
OF the Presidentof Council shall be sufi-
clent, in the sum of three thousand dollars.
tor the faithful discharge ofhis duties in the
said Offices; and that until such bond be
gwen, no salary shall attach to eithA--Ac
offices of Clerk or Aedieon
And be it further enacted, That all Laws
cominawithin the purview hereof, be and
are hereby repealed.
Passed in Common Council, May 10th,
1909.
HUGH SMITH, President
gMe Common Council.
Approved,
WILLIAM HERBERT, Mayor.