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FROM THE BOSTON cENTINEL.
tTHE FRENC Oh AR lie S.

). RI II Il ~ 4 Nv u IL al A. ~ ~
THE French armies have become the
,ronder and admiration OF the civilized
world. Their discipline IS acknowledged
All their enemies and the organization
Iuerhaps a, the summit of perfection. To
The mere reader of the history of passing e
events as we'll as to the military man, some
minutes of the component parts OF this asto-
usfSug machinea; must be interesting
Wfbave been favored with the official AR
xyI1sr of the French empire, for 1909 !;
from which we have collected the particu-
lars which follow:
The general staff of the army, consists
Of
Three lieutenauts of the emperor,
Twelve marshals OF the empire.
-Four senator's have the title OF marshals
Of the empire.
Eight colonels-generals,
One hundred hity-seven generals OF divi-
sion,
Two hundred eighty-six generals Of bri-
gade.
The lieutenants of the emperor, are the
kings of Spain (Joseph) aud Naples, Goa
ehim) aud the vlceroyof Italy (Eugene) all
srnamed Napoleon who command The
Frenctrarmirs in their several dominions,
III The prince of Neufchatel (Berthier)
vice constable of France, holds the tempo
rary rank of s'major general of the grand
amy" and is the emperor's lieut.. with that
army.
The narshals of the empire, are |. NJ. the
duke of Conegliono, Money } inspector ge-
neral of the gcndarmerie. 2. Duke OF Ri
vol, (Massena.) S. Duke of Castiglione,
(Augereau.) 4. M. the prince of Ponto
Carvo, (Bernadotte.) S. Duke of Dalma-
Tia, (Sculs.) commander of the Cd corps of
the army of Spain. 6. NJ. Bruno. Z.
Duke OF Montebello, (Lasnes.) Colonel
general of Swiss conAnandant superior of
The Sd and 5th corps of the army of Spain,
/ (dead.) 8. Duke of Trevise { Nlortier)
sommandant of the 5th corps of the army
ofSpain. 9. Duke of Elchingen, (Ney)
commandment of the 9th corps of the army
Of Spain. 10. Duke of Auerstadt, (Da-
soust.) II. Duke of Istria, (Bessieres)
commandment of the imperial guard, and the
reserve of cavalry of the army of Spain
since with the grand army. 10. Duke Of
Belune, (Victor) commandant of the Is
corps of The army of Spain.
@ NOTE.
tOo It stated in the 2Sth bulletin, tha
Three nez0 ma-shaLs Of the empire had tee'
ereatedin Tuiy last, p,z. l. III. count Oudi
moi. 2. Duke Of Rasaso, { Narmont.) 3
~ Macdonald.
N B. The marshals of the empire, es
'ss''ng marshal Macdonald, are all gran
egcers decorated zuith the grand c0rdon 9
We legion Of .honor. Marshal Macdonah
aaess advanced on las promotion, 7Vos onl!
s,srard officer Of that legion. While on TIN
%B' rpe snail mention, that there are iv
S'ades Of titles IN TIE legion Of honor, oi2
1 Grcnd afscers decorated with the gran
e'rd0n. 2. Grand officers. 8. Commanc
m. 4. Officers. S. Knights (ChepaHers..
HE four senators having the titles {
marshals of the empire, are,
1.-The duke of Valmy (Kellern,an:)
Soase OF Dantzic Lefebvre.) 8. Cour
rrengoon, governor of Naples; and 7
ssoun. Serurier, governor of the Invalie
iae inspectors and the Colonies Genera
Z. l. NJ. count Ganssaume, in.pector-gen,
OF the coast of the ocean. 2. Cou'
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FORTY DOLLARS
October IL.

Ifapprebended inthe staseot Virginia; SIR
ty if in Maryland; One Hundrsd it IN the
state of Pennsylvania, and secured IN any,
Jail SO that we get them AGAIN.
Negroes Bob and Jim.
BOB is a likely well made fellow, about
20 or u years OF age, rather ola tawny COM
plexioD, has number of natural bumps ON
his face, large white eyes, which when spok-.
en- to are apt tosshew plain, is about feet
or 9 inches high--his clothing when he elop-
cd was an oznabrig shirt and trowsers, dark
colored round jacket and an old lead coloreds
hats an artfal cunning fellow.
JIM, about rs years of age, black cons
plexion thin visage, has on one of his knees
a large scar, accustomed by the cut of an axe
when young, down look when spoken TO,
and large white eyes-his clothing not known
-is about FIVE feet seven or eight inches high.
We will give for experimenting either OF
the above negroes. twenty dollars if taken in
Virginia, thirty iftaken in Ma yland, ana fifty
If in Pennsylvania, and all reasonable charges
IF broupht bon,e
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NOTICE.

On SATURDAY next, the 18th instant, as|
4 O'Clock, in the afternoon, on the premi-
ses, will be leased to the highest 0ldders
for a term not exceeding two years,
The Stone Warehouie, on Po-
itomac stream. lately occupied by r z. Hone
and Co. together with certain privileges o.
the Wharf.
By order Of Council,
Robert Anderlon,
Alex. MsKenzie, s.
Thomas Lawraion, 5
October ~. DOT
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ORPHANS COURT,

Alexandria County, Seht. Term, 1905.
ORDERED.
That the Executor of Charles Wadsworth,
deceased, DO insert the following ADVERTISED
merr three times week for six weeks in tho
.4lerandrao DAILY Gazette.
Test.
ALEXANDER MOORE, Reg.
THIS is to give notice. That the subscri-
beg of Alexandria county, in the district Of
Columbia, hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county letters testamentary
on the estate OF CHARLES WADswoRTx
late OF the county aforesaid, merchant. decd.
all persons having aims against the said de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit tho
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber, on Oh before the 9th day of March
next or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit 70 said estate-and those indebted
thereto arc required to make immediate pay
ment
Given under my hand this 9th day of Sep.
tcmber, 1909.
James Patton, Exr.
Centnrnher e eO6W
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Henry Dogan,
Phillernan Chapman.

Prince William County. near
Haymarket, Va. Oct. IL. 2awswt
N. Masters of vessels anG others are
cautioned against harboring or carrying them
of at their peril
g A perion going through
the Southern and Wettern parts
of Virginia, would transact the
buGnels of an agent. ARpy TO
the Printer Immediately.
October II.
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ORPHANS COURT,

ORPHAN COURT.
Alexandria County, October Term, 1909.
ORDERED,
That the administrator of Jonathan l17ande-
rifle, deceased, do insert the following advera
tisement three times week for four weeks
in the Alexandria Daily Gazette.
Test. -
ALEXANDER MOORE Reg.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
That the subscriber of Alexandria county,
in the district of Columbia, hath obtained
from the orphans court. Of said county, let
ters of administration on the personal estate
Of Jonathan AlandeviAe, late Of the county a.
foresaid,, merchant, deceased: all persons
having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or be.
fore the 9th day Of April next, Or they may
bv law b. excluded from all benefit to said
estate ; and those indebted thereto are re-
ouired to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day Of oc-
John Vaudeville. Admir-.
oc4obsr 8 3taw4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17

Such have been made in this edition, anil the
history of each country is brought down 10 the
present time; and the stupendous exert;ons
and rapid coaquests of the Freaci, republic
have been faithfully detailed while the c.lan-
Nous events which, i'll that distracted country
nave oeen the consequence vi contending fac
tons, ar unsettled government, and |. despotic
usurpation, have been portrayed in their true
colors.
npublishing this first American edition of
Guthrie's Geography, no reasonable care or
expense will be spared, to render it the most
perfect edition of the octave size that has vet
appeared. Particular attention viii be given
to that part of it which relates to the United
states various errors respecting our country
THAT occur In the best European systems will be-
| corrected' AID i'll order to exhibit more cor :
rect view OF ats present physical, commercial
and political state. a considerable number of
| important additions will be supplied
In making the various and important altera-
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BEEN taken by abridging and compressing some
parts, and totally emitting others that had be.
come obsolete, that the work which had alrea.
| dy attained the utmost size consistent with the
original plan, should be rather diminished than
Increased IN bulk; at the same time the ut
most attention has been exerted to give it, in
| every respect, just and continued 'cIaim to
the generating and appreciation which it has
SO long enjoyed.
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large medium octave, and to consist OF about
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hny person who may procure six subscribers.
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The work will be finished in three or four
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that it the books do not agree with the propo
sails, the subscribers wiiIbe left at liberty to
decline their engagements.
Second Month, 18th, 1909 wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17
THE IMPORTED HORSE
49,, P A U L..

FolIuc,ly 81 PAU. is beautiful sorrel, IS hands
3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance,
beauty, strength and hne bone,
:" ILL STAND the en.uining season at my
w plantation. in Powhatsn county, on James
river, miles above the Manakia Town ferry,
and about the same distance below jude's ferry,
to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the sea on.
bur may be discharged by the payment of eigh-
teen dollars. the price OF eighteen bushels of
wheat at Dover mill III GoochIand county, If paid
by the hrst day of December next, with hal a
dollar to the groom. a. good and extensive pas.
turage as any IN Virginia, gratis and mares fed
with corn az the market price, if the money is
sent with them. and the greatest attention paid
to the mares. bu, mo lab lily for ,cxpesor other
accidents. The season viii csu,dience the first
day OF March, and cna'th srs, day of Augus,
This beautiful horse Pau, was raised by the
Prince OF Waes, and got by his horie Saluam,
VINO was got by 0'Kely's Eclipse, his dam vi,
rage, by Saap; pau,'s dam PURIFY, was got by
Maichem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as
great fame as any mare in the kingd i'm. Pau's
coils are equal TO any in Virginia, and he is a
sure foal setter. Several of his colts may be
seen :, his stand.
Ino's Harris, J-. 14iLlwood.
Powha'ancoaa,5, Feb
28 1909. e?2mwt1Jn
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17
IN COUNCIL, Feb. II. 1908.


THE Lieutenant Governor laid be fore the board
letter from Samuel Coleman, assistan
clel kto the couacii stating thSr he reauisi.c1
81 rhe advice os council of the Tst OF January.
| 1858 ant OF he 19.h of February of the same
car, have not been ,uffi-ien ~ attended to and
have failed to produce the contemplated effects
and proposing Ia; the subj Ct of the said adyi.
ces be reconsidered, aad that the result of such
teconsi Iteration be published in the Virginia Ar
gus, fJr the Information of all concerned -
Whcreupon. j, is advised, that extracts of che
;aid aGvices, TO wit:
6 IN Council, January 1, 1908.
I" That no commissions will be hereafter issu-
ed tor the crSanzat alton of any troop of cavalry
olin htconpa artillery, or of grenadiers, light
2ttan'yny o irenisn of the respective mutations
., Inc several regiments unit, muster roll of
such roop or company, as the case may be,
ihai be certified by the commanding officer of
The regiment Of the battalion TO VIII CHI such
roop or company may BE- attached or belong."-
And,
"In Council. February 10, 1903.
:" Ihat no commission shall be hereafter is
sued 10 fill any vacancy in any troop of cavalry
or IN any volunteer company whatsoever, until a
cerilhed roll of the said troop or company shall
rave been received from the commandant of the
regiment 10 which rhe Same may be at ached, or
OF winch II may form a part, showing thar the
siid tioop or company con aims, at the time
when it is proposed TO fill such vacancy, at leas,
he smallest number VIII ch by law i, is direaed
to contain" be published IN the Virginia Argu.
tor two months
It's further advised. That to enable the Exc.
cut,ve completely to carry into efFea the fourth
section of the aa. espeang the militia of
this commonwealth" passed the 20 h of lam,
ry, 1907, The Lieutenant Governor be requested
to diref the Adiutant General so 10 change the
form OF the re5imen'al and brigade returns, as
that tue strength and equipments of any troop of
cavalry or company OF artillery, light infantry,
grenadiers or rifiemep attached TO- or forming
a part OF, any regiment of The militia of this
commonwealth, appear in such regimenta, aid
br'gade returns and that the commandments cf
such troops and companies be required to make
duplicates Of the returns seqIired Of them by law
t. he cornnanhants Of the regiments 10 which
they are respectively attached or belong, as the
case may be.
Exraa f. ON the Minutes,
Attest,
DAM. L. HYLTON,
glerk NJ 4
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Dancing School.
]. LA-TASTE-

j. LA-I AISLE,
- EsrscrFULLY informs his pupils and the
~ puoiic, that he has removed his school to
that large and commoJous room, in the house
now occupied by Mr.. Cirardin. for his Academy.
The days OF tuition as heretofore, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, every other week, tthe next
dance being on Thursday, M CHI 9Th.
His practising balls Wi be held IN the same
room every other Saturday. beginning Saturday
March 1lth. The room shat be well fixed 50
the purpose, and every kind of sefreshf1ent
provided by Mr.. Jones' Reels and CosAlons
will be danced alternately. lie also informs pa
rents and guardians who send their children r.
Mr.. Cirardin, that ne vii. attend his Academy
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdw in the
3 m week fig.
March I'd, 1909.
~ DESTROYS to remove certain err
roneous impressions to which the above
advertisement seems 10 have gwen rise !;
inform the public that the apartment in
which my Dancing School is now kept,
tho part Of Mrs. Harvie's tenement, is en- :
nrely separate and distinct from the rooms
IN which Mr. Girardin's pupils are instruct
ed. The measure is intended merely for
the benefit of such youth as are directed
by their friends to attend, interfering in
no degree whatever with the studies Of o.
theirs. As to the article of refreshments,
nothing is meant but what is usually fur
nished to the parents aud other friends of
youth at practising balls.
JOHN LA-TASTR,
March 9Th, 1909.
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cumberland, December Courr, 1903
James MORON. & Co. piainufs,
AGAINST y,
John Lakeland. Admir-. of mo. Bibb. l" Snan'
dec. and Drury Waeson, Defts. F'
HIS day came the Plaintiff, by their aliases
= and the Dsfendan. D.urs, no. having ensre
70 u apt . ,1nr anu given security acsord;nr
ing to the Satisfaction of the court ,s,, appear.
an ,nhabltaat OF this state. on che m o,;on NOT
pia'ntus by their counsel Aforesaid. IL i, sas
that the said defendant Deury, do anaes. I h
on the 4sh Monday in March next and on neIe
plaintiffs, bill and thar copy of this asdal the inc
published in some one ofthc newspapers pria, ps
IN .ne cry OF klehmond, and posted at the front
A copy--Attesre,
Miller Woodso,f, ,r. n
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Sales at Auction.

WILL be sold, at public auction, on Tuesday,
the 28h inst. If fair, if not, the next fair
lay, the House and Lot opposite Doe,. Nc.
Siurg's, laiey occupied by William DuvalI--aII
the Household and Kitchen furniture, belonging
70 Alexander S'uast, esq. and six very likely ns-
groes, among them an excellent maid xe,yan,
and good gatdeSer. Terms of sale--for ali
sums under fifty dollars, cash, over fifty dollars
and not exceeding two hundred, sixty DAYS. for
AL sums over two hundred dollars, sixty and
hundred and twenty days credit will be given
Notes with approved indorsers, negotiable and
payable in the Bark of Virginia will be reaniyed
THO5. TAYLOR, AuctioneeS
sCr Wanted to psrchase in families, aboot
forty likely negroes. + T.
18Th MarchJ 1909 ids.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17
To Hire

A YOUNG NEGRO WOMAN, accustorn.
"a ed 10 do house business--enquise at The of,
fee OF the Argus.
March l3h, 1909. r.
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Select Speeches.
JUST received by s. Pleasanss, ir.
RICHMOND,
SELECT SPEECHES.
FoRENsIcK AND PARLIA.
MENrARl,
Nth Predatory Remarks.
Select speeches.
BY N. CHAPMAN, M. D.

( In this selection will be found -. \
celebrated speeches of Lord Chaibs,,, 'n NOS
mund Burke, Lord Mansfield. William Pr; ~
the elder and younger, Sir. Robt. Wa,no,. .'
MT. Sheridan, Mr.. Fox, Mr.. Curran NJ
thomas Erskine, Mr.. Wilberforce II
Grafton, &c. Sc. ' II.
The work is adorned with handsomely
engraved portraits of Burke. C,,rran Shy
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Mr. Benjamin Maxcy.

" me stare Of Keptucky.
X pleased TO take notice, that | .b,,, -
.ne second Monday in May next. tall
Tnepos'tlons at the tavern at Buckingham conrt
%Sa IN my SUIT in the superior court of
SS.nancery, held al the City of Richmond for The
vn;, roa District' wherein am plaintiff and
snail continue to take the depositons ~, - oat
gay OF May next, and to adjourn from d, 80 80
u1y ior three days, until the whole are taken.
February 8. 1909 ,Sam
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17

ILLUSTRATED WITH TWENTY FIVE
CORRECT MAPS,
Engraved from the most recent observati.
ons and draughts of geographical travel
lers.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17

BY WILLIAM GUTHRIE, ESQ.
The astronomical hart by JAMES FERCUa
SON, F. r. S
TO WHICH HAVE BEEN ADDED,
The late discoveries of DR.. Herschel, and
other eminent astronomers.
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4 A G S.
THE SUBSCRIBER WILL PAY THE Hob.
EST PRICE FOR
LINNEN or COTTON
r A c. S;

(For the VIRGINIA NIANUFACTORY.)
A ND will contract with country Store
- keepers for all they may be able to col
iect, which will be paid for in cash, ON de-
livery at my store, near the Courthouse !;
where may be had general assortment of
GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, 81 PA.
TENT NAILS.
WILLIAM FARR.
Richmond, 92d Jan. 1905. wI2m
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Guthrie's Geography,
IMPROVED.

DROPOSAES by jacob Johnson, Rich
mond, Tor Publishing by subscription, a
new geographical, historical, aud CONNER
ciai grammar ; and present state of the Sc
veral kingdoms OF the world.
CONTAINING,
/. The figures, motions, and distances of
the Planets, according TO the Newton,an
System, and the latess observations.
2. A general view of the earth, considered
. as a Planet; with several geographical
definitions and problems.
3. The grand divisions of the globe into land
and water, continents and islands.
q. The situation and extent OF empires,
Kingdoms, states, provinces, and colonies.
S. Their climate, air, soil, vegetable pro-
auctions, metals, minerals. natural Curl
ositics, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promon-
tories, and lakes,
rs. The birds and beasts peculiar to each
country.
n. Observations on the changes that have
been any where observed upon the face
ct nature, since the most early of
history. -
c8. The history and origin of nations, their
forms of government, religion, laws, reve-
ntes, taxes, naval and military strength,
orders of knighthood, &c.
~. The genius, manners, customs, and ha :
bits of the people.
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IL. The chief cities, struc lures, ruins, and
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IL. The longitude, latitude, bearings, and
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TO WHICH ARE ADDED,
Geographical Index, with the names
of places Dhabetically arranged 9 A
cable of the coins of all nations. 8. chro.
biological table of remarkable events, from
the creation to the present time.
BY WILLIAM GUTHRIE, ESQ.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17

AZ NY person having in their possession,
"a any Book or Books belonging to the
Hate Pleasant Younghusband, dec. will be
very obiiging If they will return them or
give information to the editor of this paper
or the subscriber
SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r.
I'd Month Sd, 1909. If.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17

THO Mr.. Joseph Reynolds. who re-
j. sides out of the commonwealth of
Virginia.
Take notice, that we shall on the
second day ofthe circuit court to be
holden for Henrico county, at the ca
rpitol in the city of Richmond, which
will commence the MONDAY in April
next, move said courtfor comnissi-
on to take the deposition ofIsaac Da-
Wis, who resides in the state of Fen
'nessee. Your obat. Serve.
Robert Davis.
Waddy Turner.
March 9Th, 1909. 4w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17
A Young Man

vKTHO can come we'll recommended
w for industry, honesty, and sobriety
thai understands the management of Me-
groes, may hear OF employment on ap4
pI;calion al thus Office. itt1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-03-17
IN COUNCIL,

60 ~ Z 49, January 90, 1903.
PROPOSALS will be received by the Exc
= cutive for manufacturing three hundred
an nirety Rifles during the present year, be-
ing tie number directed by law to be provided
tannu: Wy, including the deficiency Of last year
~. Act from the minutes.
BAN. L. HYLTON,
Clerk of the 'Coiricil
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-08-25

3S917 bales Cetlol, 5S675 BARR Is Flour,
JCIi half barrels do. 5e9l7 ;busi,els Wheat,
1863 bags, sc. Corn, 6679 tierces Rice,
1910 half iicrces TO- 1857 barrels Ashes,
1916 barrels Turpentine, eT:0 b;,rrels 4 ar
2j barrels Rosin. 20 barrels Pitch, 3sS thou
sand of Slaves, 1892 hogsheads Tobacco,
IL cargoes Timber. 1885 casks Flax Seed,
lS7 casks Clover Seed, 206 casks Quercit.
ron bark, &c.
On the first arrival ofthcse supplies, Rice,
Naval Stores aud Slaves were sold about 10
per cent lower than our present quotations
the advances have been occasioned by a very
brisk demand for these articles both from,
dealers and SPECTATORS.
The act foi' he regulation of new dttes
has passed, but is not yet printed, and we
are again; therefore obliged to defer our IL
sual list Of DUTIES and regulations regarding
inportatiors. Till We can furnish you with
this, we beg particularly to call your ;lttcn-
ton to what we have said in our letters of
the ed August, and 2eth April last, on this
subject, aud to nur former list of duties and
regulations. We think it desirable to re-
mark, however, that we are informed, that
the duty OH cotton will only be Sd per III.
and that Slaves, under 1-2 inch thick, will
after the 5th July, instead Of the high duty
mentioned in our letter of the Cd of August,
only pay about
6 lis. o.. per thousand barrels ;. ,~Hs
o Hossheads
o 0'..- Pipes
besides which an additional duty Of Is. per
barrel on Flour is mentioned
"A very large military expedition is at pre-
sent preparing. the destination of which is
variously conjectured Some merchants
hover, under the impression that tits 80 be
employed in the North, lodi; forward to an
opening for trade with the continent as q pos
sible result.
We are, respectfully,
Sir a
Your ob't servants,
HUGHES SS.DUNCAN"