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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-12
Jairgiuia grgigfaturs.

The General Assembly have been during
the last week, almost exclusively occupied
81 reading and referring petitions o the Se-
VeTal committees
Petitions for divorces, and for permission
to bring slaves into ths state have peen nu-
merous and continue to be received.
Petitions for lotteries and the remission
of militia fGes hgve been uniformly reJec-
ted the FIRST reading.
Leave was 90 aimed on Friday to bring
in bin concerning divorces
ANDR RtbD, Esq Of Rockbridge, was
on Saturday elected member of the Privy
Council 10 supply the vacancy occasioned
by the acceptance by Alexander Stuart,
esq. of q udgeship in the Illinois Territory.
Col. WILL NJ MADISON, of Madison
was on the same day elected Brigadier
General in me militia OF tiIs state, 10 sup
ply the vacancy produced by the resigna.
ton OF General JohD NJ nor.
The Editor OF THIS paper has been re-
elected public pTip.er for the eqsu ng year.
He tenders his thanks to the representa-
tives of the people of the state, for this
rssewsd testimonial OF their approbati-
oas He will still endeavor. by every eyer
ton in his power, to merit their conf-
dehce.
The Senate have adjourned for foIt4
night.
DIER-On the 10Th of November Last,
at the seat Of Samuel Mosby, Esq. in the
county of Hanover, Mr.. CVRRr0N AN
DERSON, merchant Of this city, after a
long and painful illness. Society has GER
tainly sustained loss in the death of Tins
worthy man, whose life was distinguished
by an industry ard enterprise, in his pro.
tessioD, a stern and inflexibte integrity in
his transactions, and an urbanity OF manners
and Eeneyoiencs OF heart, which was at
once honorable u himself and useful to his
country.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-12

Il appears hovev-r, Ia be laws Z. "a,
s'eeS>f.a Il 2'rppsai -Dcjosed IT, Isis he
;sr oftk. 27th October, &c At ancc. me-,
eating The departure of Mr.. Ersk ne f. nj
bis INSTRUCTIONS end as containing iiie cnn-
diiions On The basis Of wbtch he Vas res.
dy to enter on az adjustment Aad fro n
note from the Secretary Of the BritiS,
legation it appears that he has ccmDlai
ed OF not hayiSg received aa answer 10
this prop osa, as he had before coaaalatr,.
ed thai no answer had been given to his
verbal disclosures on this head IA his il. /.
teryiews with me. ~,r =.
With respect % his intinations in COR.
versalion, as they were preceded by ma
proper essigDm=at of ihc rcas sns or N
having executed the original adiu mem,
It cannot be necessary TO reIna thnt
no such notice, a h wished To- biair,
could with any sort ofproprie;y have been
taken Of hem.
With respe9 to his written project, il
will suffice 10 remark
LIST That, besides his relua N. and !, .
distinct expiana' on ofthe di,avosaI OF H..
original adjustment, be did mt prese.t
his proposal, until he had mad. such mo.
5iSSS III MS on 'nSlVS lhslnuA 9On a5 made
ii proper 10 wait the issue of the reoiy :.
bout TO b. given IN il, and ih4t thi, i,,ue
had necessarily pu a stop 10 Further COM
munications.
IDLY. Tnat although he had given us
to understand that the ordinary creden,,.
ais, such alone as he had delivered, co;;lS
not bind HIS goverpmeu, IN such case,
his proposal had neither been preceded
by nor accompanied with the exhibition
of othe' commisslon or full po~e, Nor,
indeed, has h ever gwen <uthcient rec, !,
to suppose lha, he had amp such full %. .
er to exhibit in ella Ipu 80 this partcu!ar
case 1t Is true, ihat IN his letter Of the
asa Octob r, hc has stated az authority
eventually 10 conclude a Convention be-.
tween the two couH RIGS. Without adj.
ver!ing to the ambiguity OF the term ev-n-
tually wi;h The mark OF emphasis attached
o 1t, and 10 other uncertainties Ia tae
phraseologY, il IS c.ear that the authority
referred tn, whatever i; NAV be, is deviv.
ed from ins,ru >flons subject 10 his own
discretion and nnt from patent comm s.
sion such as m git b. properly called ior.
Il IS true also that iG his letter of the 4;h
at NoVem subs=qusnt 10 l. s proposal,
ne say ne Wa1 posses ,ed Of full power IA
due io';n f}r the express purpose of con.
ciuilng treaty or conreRlion.
(To be Continued.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-12
DOCUMENTS,
WHICH AccoMPANIED THE
MESSAGE qfhe PRESIDENT
OF TIE
UNITED STATES,
(C1atinued)
m. Snatfh 10 Mr.. Erskine.
Besarnues, Of sur, -}eV. %, 1909.

HeFaUf1et' Of |ia'r, ny. %, 1909.
ST.,
My letters in the correspondence with
Mr.. Jackson, already Transmitted 70 YOU
sufficiently ev,nCe tie disappointment that
was fsit, on finding nat he had not been
charged 10 make 10 thi5 g0yefnment 81 d.
ther the frank explanations OF the liberal
propositions, Which the occasion manifest.
ly required. insLead oil tins obvious cOurs
of proceeding, u was ~ the outset perceiv-
ed, that bis objcc; was 70 bring us to re-
sume the subjects Of tue Arrangement of
April ~ way, tia, would imply that We
were aware thai the arrangemsat was not
binding on bis government, because made
with "A knowledge on orr part tnat nv.
Erskine had no authority TO make il, aad
.as to convert the responsibility Of his 90
vernmeat tor The dlsayowd into a ge.
proach on this for it's Conduct in the tran
saction disayowed ln The FIRST instance
IL vas deemed best rather to repel MS OBJ.
servations argumen,atiyt,y thsu TO meet
them az an Offensive IusGuati0n This
for5eofapce had uot the cxpected effect of
restraining BIN from arcpttiuon Of the Of
fence. And even on his further insnua-
tons noyhiug more vas done than 70 pre-
monish hlm Of sac inadmis.O ~ Of so in
decOrous course Of proceeding. This al.
so being wGhop cgsct, p0taing remained
but the sep hrauy 9kcu Ava there was
the less hosta lon IN sbu'vHg the door 70
rlrther opportunt,ey, Cor the Insulting
nsiHaaucass sas5 tpei disclosures he
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-12
CONGRESS,
-
IN SENATE.
Decem5er 4, 1909.


Mr.. Pope, offered the following re-
solution, prefacing it by observing tina.
in several courts Of the u. S. 5usines;
had been interrupted and delayed IN
consequence of the age and infirmities
OF the Judges presiding in them. At
the last session of Congress an attempt
had been made TO permit the retire
ment OF judges from the bench with a
moderate compensation; but it appear
ed that there could be NJ other reme-
dy for the EVIL but an amendment to
the constitution. He had therefore
been induced to make the motions
which was loudly called for by the ex-
listing state of things.
Resolved, by the Senate and House
OF Representatives Of the u. States of
America in Congress assembled, two
thirds of both Houses concurring.
That the following section be submit.
ted to the Legislatures of the several
states, which when re fled and con-
irmed by the Legislatures of three
tourths of the states shall be valid
and binding as part Of the constitu.
ton Of the u. States, in lieu OF tire
hrst section Of the third article there.
of.
"rhe judicial power Of the United
States shall be vested in ono supreme
court & in such inferior courts as the
Congress may from time 70 time or,
dain and establish. The Judges both
Of the supreme & inferior courts shall
hold their Offices during good behavis
our or until they shall have respective-
ly attained the age OF sixty-fye years.
But for apy Reasonable cause which
shall not be sufficient ground for I'm,
parchment, the President shall re,
m owe any of them on the address Of
Of each House OF
Congress Provided however, That
the cause or causes for which such re-
moval may be required, shall be stat
cd in such address or on the Journal
Of each House, They shall at stated
TIM receive for their services an ad-
equate compensation to be fixed by
law"
DEcEmBRR s.
Mr.. Giles frord the Committee ape
painted on the first ira~ reported 10
pare the following resolution which
was read tbt first time aud passed to
the second reading;
Resolved by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofthe United States
Of America ia Congress- assembled,
That the expressions contained in ,hs
oiEcial letter Francis lanes Jackson.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-12-12

Extract al q ist'c.' fran Is. lsIlffs ga to
the editor, dated the or Dsesm5er,
1909.
IS Giles made an eloquent speech yester-
day. hope it will soon be an priot Cur
friend John G. jackson, Esq. is said 70 be
something better: his case has been very
critical. The doctors Go not sps.k dec -
siyely. The federalists voted against G. les
resolution so you see they identity them
selves with jackson /"
LOUISA, November 2F, 1909.
SIR --On my way to the city of Washing.
ton to take MY seat in the House oT Repre-,
sentatiyes, I have had 2 return of The rheu
matism, which puts it out of my power to
proceed, and i fear would disable me from
attending during the winter.
Under these circumstances, duties TO my
country and 10 my constituents, req uire that
should resign station, the duties of which
am unable To perform. II Il period less
critical end interesting, might III nix my
The present moment, vixen the best met
ests Of my country are at hazard, deem i
important that every department Of the g>-
vernment should be completely filled.
Yonr Exeeliency and the Ceuncii VIII be
pleased TO accept my resignation, and to
order election for the district. lave had
the honor 20 represent,
You: patriotism and high sense Of the OBJ
legations, the representative character inn
poses, will suggest the feelings under VIII oh
Ihave acted, and my regret at the neces-
sity that exists, in this way TO disclose my
official relation TO my constituents, to whom
am bound BY every tie of gratitude and
affection.
have the honor to be,
With the greatest respect * esteem,
Your humble servant,
w. G. NICHOL AS.
His excelIency john TYLER,
Governor of Virginia, Richmond,
Gen. WADE H AMP TON, not dead.
Z letter has been received In this city,
rom general Hampton himself, dated &C.
lumbia, s. G.. November 5, stating that he
intended to set off for Matches CT the 5th
and intended remaining few
days at South West Point on his tour,
Philadelphia F. Journal.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-03
Negroes for Sale.

pY virtue of deed Of trust executed TO
I'D us by Mr. William Wiburne, On the
21st day of Nay last, for the purpose of Sc
curing unto Mr.. Colin M'Rae, the sum Of
& 100 los. lid. which debt has been assign
ed BY said M'Rae, to MIR. John Giichrist,
of the town of Manchester, we shall, at
Powhatan courthouse, on Friday the 2Oth
January, 1909, proceed to SELL
The following Slaves,
Viz: David, Billy, Anthony and Frank, or
so many % them as will be sufficient TO raise
the said sum of 100 10s. lid. with inte-
rest from the 25.h inst. and all costs incur
red by Carrying the same INTO effect.
WILLIAM MOSELEY, } 7rus-
John HA5kiNS, tees.
December 80, 1908. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-03
The following Slaves,
FOR SALE,
The Tenement

on which the subscriber lives, situated on
Church.Hiu, within about one mile of Rich
mond Market, containing two and half acres
ofLands well enclosed and highly improved.
The buildings consist of large and well con
structed Dwelling. House, Laundry, Kitchen,
Dairy, Smoke House, Stories, brick Office,
Coach House, Barn. Stable, aud Ice House.
All these buildings are in complete order for
the accommodation Of a large and gcntcel fam
lily. who may have easy access to all tho advan-
tages ofthe city. and live rs retired as they
could wish.
JOHN ELLIS.
November IS. WITT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-03
For Sale,

a N elegant second hand CHARIOT,
n with two sets of harness. Also, a se-
cood hand well toned PIANO FORTE.
Enquire at the Argus Offce.
December 20, 1908, WIT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-03
Wirt's Speeches.

q The Editor of the Argus has lately
published the
SPEECHES OF WILLIAM WRIT, Esq.
on the trial of Col. AARON BURR, and
others. With portrait by st. MemiB.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
NEW INVENTION.

MARisrrA, (o.io) October 14-Ccntlcnien
OF this town have lately been very much rrstiiesi
with the exhibition Of the ingenuity of one Of our
citizens.
machine has lately been invented by Mr. y
Beiknc2, esquire, for the purpose of making ham.
niered naiIs. II is allowed BY all who have seen
II, gentlemen from Europe ~ we'll as Americans,
TO be an entirely new and f,1erept combination
OF mechanical powers from any thing heretofore
invented. Its operation is quick and powerful
and well timed for the purpose, as any thing that
can be conceived or wished /. will form nails
or spikes of any description, from ship spikes to
saddler's lacks BradS may also be formed with
great expedition, BY detaching th.i part OF the
machine which heads the nail. 1t goes through
the operation, of forming, cutting and heading =
nail in-two seconds. Two nails may be introt!u.
ced at once, and two nails of different sizes for
med al the same time without impeding the ope
ration of Che machine.
1t has been so far carried into operation on
small scale, rs to exhibit convincing proof OF tbs
correctness OF ths principle, and will undoubied
ly become of the greatest public utility OF any
thing hitherto invented, in that branch of bust
ness.
We understand that Mr.. Belknap has Sent on
to Washington City, TO secure a patent right
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
October 10.

HALIFAX CouETy, October 10 1899
Z HE subscriber wishing to remove to the
L Western Country, offers for sale, in this
county, 625 acres OF Land, whereoffhe at present
resides. This land is equal in quality, to most
Ofthe high land in the neighborhood, and superi-
or to considerable portion of it is we'll adapt
ed TO the culture ofgrain of all kinds tobacco &
cotton, and highly improved with houses, cnclo-
sures, &C. and favored with excellent springs OF
water altogether aifording one oftlie most plea
SAINT, and healthy situations in the county. The
dwelling house is sixty four feet in length, com
posed of centre p 1T 24 by % feet, two sories
high, and wings OF twenty by eighteen feet, CO.
vered with heart pine featheredge plank and SHIN
giles: the uhderpining and ciiirnnics of brick,
neatly laid, with convenient FIRE places, windows,
&c. in the several apartments. Stair cases &c
in suitable style. The kitchen is IS by 16 feet
a meat house IL by 10 feet, and a dairy 10 by s
feet, all framed houses, neatly built, and coy
cred with feafieredge plank and pine shingles,
underpined with BRICK; plank and brick Eours,
as they sevcrally require with l,ree brick
chimney i'll tine kitchen suitable for cooking, and
stair case and PIPER room, with other finishing,
Thesc houses are all new and cost upwards of
3 1000; there are also, number of othcg hou.
ses OF considerable value and convenience.
bout 100 acres oi the land is cleared, enclosed, &
divided into different fields of from 10 TO 20 a.
cres, with. excellent fences, and il. good order
for cropping. The residue, except a small part,
is wood land, ard generally Of better quality thn
that heretofore cleared, and facly iuiberetl the
whole lies well, is within two miles of Halifax
court house, and upon the large trading road TO
Richmond, and Petersburg, which readers it a
most eligible stand for any person wishing to tur,
his attention to public business. The price Re.
CURED is only six dollars per acre in cash-but if
time is wished, it can be given to an extent not
exceeding three or four years, upon payment Of
legal interest. The sale will be made privately,
and possession given when required, or applica
ton to BERRTINhW GREEN.
Oct. 10. w8w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
DUBLIC SALE. or MEGRoES G. srncx

DUBLIC SALE, OF NEG ROES G. STOCK
Il On Monday, the lth day Of Decembernext,
will ,e exposed to sale, at the Oaks, in ;he coun
ty of Hanoyer-120 NEGROES, belonging 60
the estate ofthe late Judge Lyons, deed. amongst
whom are carpenters, sawyers & laborers, young
and healthy.
A credit of II months will be allowed the pur.
chasers, on their giving bond with the most unex.
ceptiohabie security to the trustees.
On Wednesday, the 18Th day Of the same
month,sat the iste dwelling house Of the decea.
sed will be sold. the household Furniture, with
the crop of corn stock and f,rming utensils. Or
Friday, the 18th, will BE- sold, at the plantation.
called the Fork, the crop of Corn. tn. Stock and
utensils And on Monday, che 18Th will be sold
az the Mangohick plantation, in King william
county, the crop of corn, stock, &c. The corr
and pork will be sold for cash the other trticles
on reasonable credit. An persons indebted e.
the estate arc requested TO make payment before
the first day OF January, 1910 the money beng
appropriated to uses Which viii not admit OF in.
diligence. BY THE TRUSTEES.
Oct ~. Wild
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
Northd. County. Oct. - wsinT

L>DUCATlCN.-Ihc subscribers prOpose .
Il a pcning Boarding! Schoo!, on "Wednesday,
the 18th day OF Jarusry next, At the late d well
ling Of their father, the Rev'd. Matthew .naury,
In the county Of Aiben,are, where s,hey will in
struct Young Gentlemen, ia the Latin Greek,
French ans Eng!ish Languages, upon the follow.
ing terms: Their p,.ce tor board win be eighty
dollars, :or tutien, S IS Is, and for washing &
mendmg 8 12, payable half yearly, each boartler
finding his own bedding. The qualifications of
one ot the subscribers have been proven by FIVE
years experience in this line ofbusiness The O.
Their has been educated in the same School, and
wants nothing but few months experience to
render his Qualifications fully equal. The adrian
taSes oil the situation are nantestly great. it be-
ing IN the heart of u healthy and polished neigh.
borhood, and far removed from every i.centi, e To
wee and dissipation The subscribers, deeply
impressed with the great Importance of the. du-
ties which they have assigned themselves, pledge
all their powers for their performance. They
have toleraDy extensive aiid well selected his
torical Library, which SHALL (durin., the winter
nights, fbe used lder their supeiintenhance, for
the benefit of then pupils. Should any OF those
gentlemen, who have pa,ronzed the abors Off
r. Matry,. at the Green Springs, in Louisa,
choose to place their sons or wards with the sub
sc:ibers; their bedding, books, &C. shsi, be re-
moved to this place gratis. Communications di-
rected to the subscfibc.3 Eimlsay's Store, Abe
marie county, will he Immediately attended ~
THOMAS w MAURY, p
- FRANCIS f. MAURY.
September To- wtr
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

ARELETT STILL has npeped an O;fict a,
~ the Bell Tavern, in the City OF Richmond ;
Where he oilers his services to the Pubic, to
transact General Commission business IN The
Sale or Purchase of the different articles current
IN TINS Market, VIZ Tobacco, Flour, HEMP, &c.
He will also, negotiate notes on liberal terms. and
is willing to undertake the collection & Fouitia,
ing Merchants and other Accompts, in and near
the city-His long experience IN business in
cines him to rope to give general satisfaction, as
he always will consider it his duty faithfully to
observe the interest cfthose who may honor him
with their confidence
All kind oFgoods and produce, stored in a fire
proof house, aud delivered on the shortest no
tice.
October "a wifi
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14

TENo all who,r il may corcern-RIcrsnw
4 SMYTH. native OF Ireland, depart,-,. .ni.
hic on the 18th of June, 1902 without le;v,..s ia
this State, IN the United States, aryretl-
ton by consequently, AMI possessed Df .s,f,
Estate in Lands within t,is Commonwealth OF
which, as well as of the UnFcd States ae ha5s-
long been Citizen. His latent was To give tle
whole to the subscriber, his Nunc-natiye
VIII, now oil Record, viii susict niiy prove nut
tie Subscriber hath been ADVISED. that a win Of
that kiad cannot effect a conveyance of l.andss
Row tar sosycr il may prove the intent the Tes-
tator, and that the LANDS Late Of the sct, Richard
Smith do OF consequence, esc.;e2t to the com.
monwcaith, though contrary 70 his intern os be9
slowing them ona citizen thereof Foe that rea
son, the subscriber shs 4 request the Ccuerai As-
semby at It's ensuing session, by Petition 10 car-
ry the intent of tiiesaid Ssnyth into execution by
releasing the Interest OF the Common wealth ia
the Lands whereof he was possessed, or en-
titled to within the same, 10 the Subscribers.
DAFID OOlLE.
Auc-,,st SS ts
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8 IN the 23d OF this month, if fair, if not the
~ next fair day, Will be sold at the .'yyellinr.
house OF the late Hardin Burnley, Esq Decd. is
Hanover county, 10 the highest bidder, all the
perlshab'e estate of said doc'd. consisting of tn,
stock OF Horses, among which is thorough, bred
Stud (whose pedigree will be made known ON
lat day) stndry fine brood Mares not Inferior in
blood to any in thc State, work Horses &: Mules.
the stock ot Cattle, a quantity of Pork, Sheep
and Hogs Chariot and Harness, q Gigg and
Harness, the Crop of Corn and Fodder,
House hold and Kitchen Furniture. n num-
Der OF valuable Books and many other ar
t'cles too tedious TO mention. A credit of 3
months viii be given, on all sums, above ten dol
lars, for wh'c bond and approved security win
be required, to carry interest from the date If not
puctuaIy pad for all sums of ten dollars and
under, cash will be required. If The sale is not
complicated on the first day, it will be continued
from day TO day until il is complicated
Also viii be sold on the terms above mention
ed, =: Bari Island, in said county of Hanover, On
the 2It day OF next month if fair, ifpot The next
FAR d1y--All the stock of Horses, Cattle, a
quanttyoi Pork, Sheep and Hogs, plantation u
tensile, the crop Corn and Fodder, and many
other articles not at present recolected Ail
persons having claims against sad Es,,te, are
requested 20 bril- them in Immediately for adj.
lus'ment, AS no manipulated claim viii be admit
ted a. The sales.
Those indebted are requested to make paw
nent. as the situation ofthc Estate viii admit or
no delay--This sale fnot complicated on the FIRST
day viii hc cotinued from day to day till it is
complicated. On the last dsy of the sale viii be
rented 10 the highest bidder, Tor one year, e pos
session riven ON the ist day Of January mex; that
vsluabl plantation called Bar-feland on which
will be seeded from i59 to 200 nusir Is ri wheat.
Bond and approved security vil be required for
The +, nj and observance Gifts conditions IN Jther
respects.
1oHN n SHEPPAR0, His,'y of
Harm Bvniey ted and Gv1yeian ef
HARDINIA BURNLE1.
Hanover Nv 7 q
those Who have borrowed Bees w.Il phase
10 return tLcm Immediately.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-11-14
'sllAt8tflIar1fntls.

Ut The idle pageantry of British Expediticn.-
the exaggerated praises of their despatches-
the folly of pretending to hold the Isle of Wal
cheren--the maritime resources of France
and the perils which now encompass G. Bri.
tain, are exposed, in the following severe lines
of Truth BY the pungent pea of Cobbett. AS to
the Island of Walcheren. the British seem
TO be sufficiently appraised of the difficulty
OF holding it., Since not satisfied with
such means. as that possession imparts, of
blocking up the French feet in the River, they
seem to have adopted the ,,iischievors ,esointi-
en- Of destroying the navigdtion eff the SehelG. by
sinking stone-ships and cheueGas-d .tyise in its
channels. :, 49,