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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

dramatic corps in general is said TO be
very good.-The Louisville (Ken.l Ga
zette, Of the 18th instant says, trrhis morn
ming Mr. Benjamin Wilkinson, with har-
dy hand of warriors, hunters and trappers,
ali we'll armed and equipped, for years
expedition, left this place for St Louis,
there to Join the St. Louis Missouri Com
papy, who intend to push their trade to the
river Columbia, and probably in few
years, by that route to the East Indies"
The Boston Palladium SAYS, ".rhe ship
William, captain Andrew Tucker, belong.
ing to Mr.. Moses Brown of Newburyport,
was condemned last January, at Charante in
France, and the captain sent as prisoner,
to Arras, in the interior. Our readers
will be surprised to learn the industry and
enterprise which prevail at ST. Louis, Up
per Louisiana, under the fostering inspec.
1ion of governor Lewis; the Missouri Ga
lzette of the LIST OF March, 1909, aays: z" At
iHerculancum shot mandatory is now
erecting by an active and enterprizing ci-
tizsn OF our territory the situation is Pc
culiarly adapted for the purpose, having a
natural tower, or rather a stupendous rock.
forming precipice Of about 1870 feet: ha-
wing the lead>mines in the neighborhood.
and one of the finest harbors for vessels,
I'VE presume the proprietor will be enabled
so supply the Atlantic states on such terms
as will defeat competition % the same pa.
per observes, that "The culture of hemp
has occupied the attention of the farmers,
and ia rope walk will shortly be erected in
st. Ln1's;" and further says; "The Mis-
souritFar Company lately formed here, has
every prospect of becoming source of in
calculable advantage, not only to the indi-
vidhals engaged in the enterprize, but the
community at large their extensive pre-
parations, and the respectable force they
1ntend to ascend the Missouri with, may
bid defiance to any hostile band they may
meet with the streams which descend
from the Rocky Mountain, afford the finest
bunting, and there we learn they intend to
bnild their fort they have engaged to con-
yey Shehekah, the Mandan chef, to his ma
eion."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

which has been had into his conduct.
has developed many instance of gros S
misconduct and indiscretion-and that
although he has eluded public punish
ment, the enquiry has produced the
salutary effect OF drawing him back
to sense of his public and private du-
ties.
A commercial arrangement had
been made between Great Britain and
Sweden. 1t was strongly rumored
that Russia and Prussia were about to
unite their strength with Austria, in a
grand struggle to check the overwhel-
ming and unquenohable ambition of
France.
The English papers TO the 18th con-
tain no additional advices from Spain.
Ncso-7ork Nay, 2.
In consequence of the late negocia-
ton at W ashington with Great Britain,
the gun boats in this port, are to be
laid up in ordinary and their crews to
be transferred to the Constitution fri
gate.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

EXTRACT FROM THE PRocEEDINcs ar
THE President AND PROFESSOR or
WILLIAM e MARY COLLEGE, ApRIL
Gath. 1909.
RESOLVED, That JOHN S. BAR.
BOUR he, and hereby is, forever expelled
from this college, for giving challenge TO
tight duel, and other conduct contrary 10
der.
Signed, ~
J. MADISON, President,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
To the Public.

a there Is report in circulation thss
"A am about TO gut Richmond / bsa
leave 70 inform the cuizens that II is win.
out foundation; my intention is TO remain
here and TEACH MUSIC as usual; ha.
wing met with the appreciation of an ie
whose families ] have taught. 1 ,erdey
hem my thank tor their 80 d opinion on
my abilui $.
JOHN ]. ABERCROMBY.
at Mr. }. r. Shields near the Bank.
May 9, 1909. a..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

10y "cS "eeh tic Cause OF the present
sUMMARYoFTHE LATEsTNEWS.
COMPLIED FOR THE ARGUS.
The accounts received about the decIa-
ration OF War on the part of Austria q.
gainst France are too vague and contra.
dictory to be relied upon. The last &C.
counts however from Liverpool state that
the prevailing expe6ta ion at Hamburg
VAS that Russia would Join tile emperor
OF Getmany should he be compelled In
defend hl.aself against the ryrannical de-
mands OF 3onaparte. 1t is also stated Ia
be untrue that the King of Prussia had in
compliance with mandate of Bonaparte
delivered up his minister the Baron De-
otein as victim to the resentment NJ
bonaparte. A Boat with two foreigners
arrived at Dover on March Is, Bringing
over two British officers who had mads
their escape-one was MIR Mansell, son
TO the Bishop oil Bristol, who was taken
with captain Vinzengo. They brouehr
an account of war being on the point Of
taking place between Austria and France.
IN which was expected that Russia.
Prussia and turkey would JON. They
embarked at Mddlebaugh in Holland and
had been at sea two nights and two DAYS.
Private letters from Holland report ,hat
according To secret article of the recens
treaty between Great Britain and Turkey.
the porte Is 10 join with Austria in the
war against France, and Great Britain 10
TO furnish the Turkish government with
arms & ammunition at Malta or the Mores-
Tins Information it is SAID came from
Malta. A private letter from Paris states
that the emperor ofChina, & his family ara
converted 10 the Catholic Religion, and thar
MS principal Mandarins are on their pas-
sage 10 France in an American vessel In
compliment Napoleon and 10 offer homage
IN The name OF their Prince to the soyer-
ign Pontih. The same letter states ,b.,
the seizure of the Pope's territory and
temporal power and the expulsion Of
the 6ourbons from Spain Ga kingdom To
the sovereignty OF which the House of
Austria has eminent pretensions) are said
10 constitute the chief complaints of tho
cabinet OF Viena. mark the lrick}- The
same letter observes that among reports
mere, Is the very absurd one of war with
Prussia as well as Austria-Russ,a is said
TO have determined TO, remain neutral in
the continental war, and is now negocia.
ting peace with Sweden, in which Den
mark is TO be included.
The minority in congress have saw
ed the country-Se says the tories.
This reminds one of the apt saying OF
the ty upon a coach-wheel. "Zounds. -
says he," what dust l kick up"
we owe an apology to the author
the essay signed VIReINIAN," for no
having inserted it in this days paper. II
was accidnetly mislaid. 1t shall certaibl,,
appear in our newt
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
Jacob Fackler.

III AS removed from Richmond 10
l. i StauDtob, where he intends psrma.
neDtly 10 reside. He has placed in The
hands OF Mr.. Stevenson, his torney,ia list
OF debts due him, from persons residing
IN Richmond and the sdiscen, counties
wthiposiIive instructions, to bring suits in
discriminatory against all those, who NAV
be IN arresr after the first day of June
next Payments made 10 Mr.. S. will in Il
cases be good.
Richmond, May S. 1909. A.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land

flNC in the upper end of Nottoway coun.
- ty, on the waters of Sailor Creek contaj-
ning by survey ll2 acres, with improvements
sufficient for small family This land il we'll
Watered and lies well. For terms amply 10
the subscriber, living in Henrico county.
John Woodfin.
May I'd, 1909. &c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
N 0 7 &c +.

HAVING been informed that Bernhardt Flo.
renee hanteimann intends to dispose of tbs
property which posse ssed previous 10 my mar
rage with him. | have thought proper to Civ.
notice TO the public, 7and do hereby inform all
persons whom it may concern, that Rernhard.
Hantelmann entered into a contract nr;or
to his marriage, which divests him from any
right to dispose fthe property.
Mary Hantelmann.
May 5th, 1909. w4tn
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
N O L | c L.

hEKEBf forewsrn all persons from credit.
= ing my wlie ann CloPton Lighttoot, OH my
account, as i avn determined not to paw any
debts of her contractins--she having left mr.
bed and board without any provocat,on al
so forewarh all persons from harborinsr her as
shall prosecute such TO the utmost rigor OF
the law.
VIM. Lightfoot.
CharIes City May % 1909. 6.p
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
OLMSTEAD'S CASE.
), PhiiadeiDhia. MN

Phtfadelphia, lIay I.
:. The pleadiags of counsel in the case
of the United States against General
Bright and others, for resisting the
Marshal of this district, were finished
about four O'Clock on Saturday after
noon last, when Judge Washington de-
liyered very able and luminous charge
TO the jury which occupied about an
hour. The Jury retired and the court
adjourned until eight o'clock, when
they again met bat the jury not hav-
ing agreed, they adjourned until ten
O'Clock at that hour the court was a.
gain opened, and the Jury Appeared,
but not having agreed, they were sent
back to their room, where they have
been and will be confined until ter o.
clock this morning, to which time the
court stands adjourned.
Nay 2.
The jury in the case of the United
States, against Michael Bright, bro't
in Especial verdict yesterday after
noon. The verdict states the d fen
danis to be guilty of knowingly and
wilfully obstructing, resisting and OPP
posing the Marshal, in his attempt to
serve and execute the judicial writ of
arrest, mentioned in the Indictment, but
that the defendants acted under the or
ders of the constituted authorities of
Pennsylvania, In so obstructing and re.
sisting the Marshal-The jury then
leave to the court to say, whether upon
the whole matter, thus found the law
is in favor of the u. States or the de-
PENDANTS, and if the court are of opini-
on that ,he law is with the u. States,
then the jury find the defendants, and
every OF them Guilty, but if the court
are OF opinion that the law is with the
defendants, then they find them and
every oil them no Gnhy.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
Brigadier General
(ClRCULAR.)

His Excellency the Governor of VIRGINIA.
War Department, 2eth April, 1909.
SIR,
l am directed by the President of the
United States to inform your Excellencv
that the detachment of 10, 1913 militia, made
IN pursuance OF a communication to YOUR
excellency from this department, bearing
date the 2eth day of October, 1908, is no
longer required to be held in readiness for
actual service.
In the orders which your excellency will
give for discharging the troops from that
service, IT IS requested by the President
that his thanks may be presented to those
corps whose patriotism has induced them to
volunteer their services 70 the United
States.
l have the honor to be;
Very respectfully,
Your o5ed't Serv't
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
PhiIadeIbhia. Ifav

Philadelphia, Nay 2.
Arrived this morning, the British
ship Recovery, capt. TIL Jefferson, 40
days from Liverpool. BY this arri-
val we have received London pa ers
20 the 18th March, and Liverpool TO
the 2cth--their contents, However, are
unusually destitute of interest.-1hey
are entirely dev oted to the discussions
IN the case Of the Duke of York. A
debate Of great length is given in the
Star, of the 10th March, which was
terminated by the final votes sn the
subject, as follows
For the motion to acquit,
Ayes 1864
Against it, 1873
Majority in favor of the
Ouke, 1874
1t will be observed by short arti-
Gle in this days Gazette, that although
his royal highness has escaped the
stigma OF corrupt ton in his Office of
commander in chief, the scrutiny
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

The following is the sentence pro.
nounced by Judge Washington on
Gen. Bright and others, found guilty
ct resisting the Marshal of the United
S ates.
Cen. Michaei Bright, 8 months i'm.
prisonment, 200 dollars fine.
James atkinson, Charles We;tfaY,
4brm. Ogden, Charles Hong, William
Coie, Samuel 1piikins, Daniel Phyte.
John Knb.--One months imprison-
ment, so dollars fine each.
a further account Of the final pro-
seedlings in our next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

doors, who declared it to be more hostile
and Injurious than the embargo But now
't seems, they look upon it as a Favorable
relaxation PRODUCED 6y Federal herseve!
rance and Triumph and that therefore.
they have been the cause OF the present
state of things.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

." We owe an apology to the author O
the essay signed A VIReINIAN," for no
having inserted it in this days paper. II
was accidnetly mislaid. 1t Shall certainlv
appear in our next
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09
WILLIAM EUSTIS.
Secretary for the Department of War


WE cannot conceive why so much deli
cacy should be telt IN expressing opini ons
about the prospect of an adiustm ant with
Great Britain. There are many persons
who act in this style, merely from the fear
of increasing the obstruction, which has SO
long existed between the two countries.
1t 1t were matter of courtesy we expect
ed, or favor we wished, it would then
be the part of policy to withhold any re-
mark which had tendency TO excite and
to irritatc. But there are few Americans
we hope, who are under the influence of
Feelings and sentiments of this character.
we acknowledge that il is. our warm and
unteigned desire, that happy settlement
OF our differences should speedily take place.
and therefore it is far from cur wish to
excite hostility to higher pitch, or to ex-
agerate difficulties already too great, AT
the same time, however, we shall not for.
pear TO advocate our rights, to insist upon
adequate redress fer injuries received, OF
TO speak of Great Britain as she deserves.
The rights which we claim, are of too
important nature to be advanced in a
weak and ambiguous tone. The redress
which is due to us, is too evident 10 admit
OF the least contrariety Of opinion. And
the character of our enemy is too deeply
the soft language of persuasion. After
years OF injury, treachery and insult, she
comes forward under circumstances of a
peculiar nature, to offer an acknowledge
ment OF our rights and atonement for her
injustice. Upon an occasion of this sort II
is enJoined upon us by every tie of pru-
dence and experience TO act with becoming
Caution. And that if a treaty is made, tha al
II should comprehend every provision es.
! sentlai to our happiness. Let Us avail our.
selves OF the present pacific temper of Bri.
tain, and If il is sincere, secure our right,
upon the most uneqHfvocui and permanent
basis, that is, as far as they can be, b,
T"rifIng and Parchment AS far as thi,
temper is exhibited in the recent PROPOSE
tons laid before our government, we en-.
terrain the most sanguine hopes, but ouI
tears are equally great when we recollec,
tue subject OF impressment, and the una
vailing efforts which have been so CONSTANT,
made, to induce her to abandon a practice
so copious OF mischief and so unautherised
by any principle of national law. Upor
THIS point OF primary Importance, Grea
Britain is perfectly silent-Not hint has
as yet been suggested from which we car
form the smallest conjecture, as to her in
tentons
Security from impressment has been hi.
therto the zine qua non of adjustment ant
SO II must continue, as in the language O
the President, when communicating the
sentiments OF his predecessor as secretary
mat "he cannot reconcile Il with his dat,
70 our sea-faring citizens or with the sen.
sibility or sovereignty of the nation, to re.
eognize even constructiyely a principle
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

The minority in congress have saw.
ed the country-Se says the tories.
ihis reminds one of the apt saying OF
the Thy upon coach-wheel. "Zounds. -
says he," what dust kick up"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-05-09

J. MADISON, President.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07
TUESDAY, Jan. 3.
MILITIA SYSTEM.

Mr.. Naeou from the committee on 50
much Of the message of the President of the
United States, as relates to the amendment
OF the militia laws Of the United States, re-
ported, that having carefully examined the
system, they are of opinion that no amend
ment is necessary.
The House having agreed to consider the
report,
Mr. Macon observed, that he had not con
CURED ~ opinion with the committee aad
Therefore intended TO make a motion TO COM
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07
REMEMBER THIS /!

Extract ofa tctter fran Pensacdla, dqtcd
Sd NovtmGer 1905.
"A plot has been discovered, which has il
some measure disturbed the pubic Tranquil.
lily bat the leader OF 1t, a sergeant is now
in confinement, and 1t is supposed will be
hung in twoSr three days.
lie plot appears 20 be an attempt to as
sassinate governor Fo.ch, and t produce
certain measures OF hostility against the u
States, which governor Folcn would no,
countenance.l ...dWrora.
We understand tbs IN ior Pike has har cret
several merchant ycssciS, as & ansports to convo,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07

We are informed that on "Wednesday last,
Nh Erskine called upon Mr. Madison and
stated that he observed from the proceed
ings in Congress, that tile United States
were about to raise 500C0 additional troops
and ihetefore demanded for what purpose
tle same troops we're Intended. We have
MT yer understood the amGunu of the Secre-
tary's answer.
Yesterday the intoierablc want of decor
nm in Certain British, subjects, in the gal
le'y OF the House of Re..res, natives, con, pei
LED MIR jackson 10 notice their conduct & call
The n to order....!vask. &rhoSitor, Dee. 81
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07
70 be continued. J
IN SENATE, Dec. 80.

Mr.. 1ffciW submitting the following mo-
tiol for consideration:
Resofoed, Shat a committee b y appointed
r. enquire whetI,rr any, and what provision
'us'itto be We made at this time for the re-
lief f he sick AM tiis7bled sean:3 Of the
Unite' Sta.es. Pefe~-> ! to Messrs Nit.
oh.H, HillhoJsc ard Read.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07
EMBARGO VIOLATED ~

We understand! that the ship S.I!-. which sail,
ed from City Pant IVA 4 short time since, l.
dcn with about 500 kinds. Of tobacco, and conCes.
seei!y bonnd to some port in the Atlantic State.
has not arrived at her destined port, nor has she
been heard of since the iimc OF her depar are.
The probability is, she has been 5is1va Of The
cOdst t...- Petersburg Int
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07
From rte Monitor of Monday.

The recent arrival OLA vessel in the Delaware
lr:n Bordeaux, ~ France, enables me to inform
my readers .n'n The most unquestion:be author.
ty, what were the ,cr;ns proposed by the. cnne.
rors Of Russ, and France 80 Great Br;;ain Tho,
were IS fellow, and the public lnayre; upon tn
a"t'cnticity OF the Intelligence Our Bordeaux
correspondent may be implicitly depended ON.
PROPOSITIONS.
LIST. Hanover to be restored to Great Britain.
2ad brunswick to be restored to the heirs O,
the duke
SD Holland 10 be restored to the prince of o
range.
"A. Portugal to be restored to the duke al
Br gnnla. or to become Il nritisk COLONY.
otl. King Ferdinand off Naples) to retain the
island a, Sicily
6tn Joseph Napoleon to become king Of Spain
and Indies
These propositions were rejected by the Bri
ti;h.
Bonapsrte had passed through Bordeaux earlv
III November Immense numbers oi troops, vast
quantities of military stores, s. all kinds of war
''Ke equipments were passing through Bordeaux,
ma ths french emperor expected Ii enter Span,
~ inc mead OF $4,000 veteran troops.
i'afTiotisr, Of The c4Rth The following reso
.ut'InS ottie Representatives, Of South. arolina.
passed unanimously, demonstrate the noble spir;,
~. All aims Ill u.is 9iSlli'Suisneu state.
spirit which we tiaitcr ourselves her SISTER
states wiz * proud to emulate.
ReSofcsH, That thc Legislature of this state
10 ,e"1sr congress now assembled, its full APP
probation OF tie measures hitherto pursued bv
mat honorable body, particularly IL. the continue
ton of the cnbargo and non importation acts. an,.
piedSe their best support in carrying them into
execution.
:" ResoEUea, That the citizens of all those parts
81 this state, where infractions of the embargo
ana non 'mporiauons laws can take place. be re-
c"iniistdtd to associate themselves iog tine pur
pose OF exposing TO .public Stigma, and the law
oil i'ic United States, all such ractions, and the
persons concerned or accezsarv or conserving to
them, and that it be considered as U worthy of a
ny citizen TO conceal knowledge OF such Trans
actions. o:the persons concerned thereby, AS il
any tame OF actual WA to know OF any traitor IL,
die garrison and moi inform against him.,
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SAVANNAH, 60 Dec. 30.
Ertract ola letter from MiHedgeviAe, ,jct-
nd 5fL ir,nt

ca ION INST
" The Court of impeachment have con-
victed all the commissioners, and have sen-
fenced EchoiS, to removal from Office, and
disqualification during his natural life -
oi0,nrS for thirty, and Fiouynoy for twenty.
The three arc to pay eighteen hundrcd dbl
lars into the Treasury, as costs of prosecute
on, and to stand committed until paid An
amendment to the Alternating raw, has
passed tie Senate, and ia tie lower house
has also passed, with some amendments
1t authorlses suits to be commenced. unless
the defendant will pay one third OF the a
mount down, and give freehold security for
the residue and the like provision is made
as to executions. The Escheated property
has been given to the Hospital, and there IS
probability that the funds of the Orphan
House will be divided between the Hos
pital, the Union Society, and a County A.
cademy. The Grand Jury of the Circuit
Court, have presented Judge johnson, for an
improper interference 18th the Executive. t.,
granting Alandanus in Charleston, some
time since"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07

u States tr'cps f'om dis. place. (Baltimore,)
No i.ik, &c 10 New O.icxn, Ii is said ,l,st Sc.
'r,.i eon.'inics a.e expected ircm Carlisle, to
c''i; TX III .acse TRANSPORTS. it's right TO secure
coz vulnerable points, well and as early as pos.
sib:e; and tins We perceive, from various orders
and movements, is about To DC efiectedBal.
EhiS.
We observe by the Star of the 9Th ult that on
The preceding day, secretary Canning gave Il din
ner at his house in Berkeley Square, To = nllmc-
rous party: Among The personages mentioned,
we hnd, that Mr, Pinkney, American minister,
was one oithe party N d, Gag
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-01-07

Count Florida Blanca, an old, able and
experienced statesman. Of the true Castiiian
school, has been dc clarei President of the
SUPREME Junta OF Spain, for RTE and hen
sitting al the head of that Assembly, is All
dressed by the title Of 9 His Majesty" There
are two considerations connected with the
Appointment, which are deserving Of notice
The declaring him appointed FOR hfr, evin
cea thdt>the Junta consider themselves con-
stitnied; the fHte by which he is addressed
is perhaps merely complimentary 70 their
absent king. whom they thus tacitly, or IA
ther openly. acknowledge. as presiding N the
deliberations, OF that august and pa;,ic ;c
body. We give this on the authority of ii let
ter from HAVANA, OF tho first responsibility
Lang
Count Florida blanca was minister OF his
Catholic Majesty in the year 1890 when the
dispute about Nootka Sound took place be
tween England and Spain. The Count was
the adjusting minister with the British 90
vernmcnt.... Citizen.