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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10

About one o'clock, the same dsy, he was
waited upon by Captain Houston, with a
letter from A. b Armistead, ESQ. Capt,
ofthc U. States Arlillerisss. Commanding,
directed to the officers of his B-,.anic ma.
Jesty's brig Sandwich. ordering them 10
depart this town Immediately, as they
were violating the president 5 ,proclana.
ton, by entering the waters of the United
States; to which an answer was sent by
the Vice-Consui stating the cause of
Lieut.. Foiey's coming here, (having
brought official dispatches) and tina. he
would take his departure in the MORN
ing. -
Lieutenant Foley. had just set down to
dinner, with gentleman to whom he
brought letters, when he was again call
ed upon by Capt. Houston, with a letter
from Captain Armissead. directing Capt.
n. to see him into his boat Immediately.
The gentleman at whose table he was, en-
deavored to prevail with Capt. Houston,
to suffer Lieut.. Foley, to remain half an
hour to fioish his dinner, bat this was re.
tused.-He was then under the necessity
OF departing Immediately, without the pi-
lot and one OF the men, who we're absent.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
FOR THE ARGUS.

Does law of Virginia which. divides n
county deprive magistrate of his Office
VINO happened to be in the new county!
II " does not, 10y what authority can the
.NeSu''Ve commission new magistrates for
.hst county, when there is a sufficient mum :
oer 20 90 the ordinary business of the coun-
y, w,ohout previous recommendation
1t II does disqualify all whose local stu
alton places them in the new county. nv,
what authority can the executive author;se
one ofthose disqualified magistrates 10 adj
MINISTER the oatn Of Office, SC. to the rest
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
SAVANNAH, Dec. ~.

Ills Briisnoic Maiesty's brig Sandwich,
Lieut. Foley, commander, arrived at ~.
bee, on Saturday the oath inst. with dis
patches from tn. British Vice. Consul.
James Wallace, Esq. relating to the Spa.
nlsh felucca, a British prize, brought into
this port IN distress, on the 5sh Angus,
last. Lieut.. Foley, accompanied BY a
midshipmap, came up in his boat 10 the
city, and with the Vice Consul immedi
alely waited on The Collector, to acquain,
him ct his arciysl and business, but having
been informed of the sale Of the Felucca /.
said he should, Immediately leave the port,
either that evening Sunday or in the
morning, to which the collector expires
sed no objections.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
John Brown

ana tic puouC tnat ne Is wiring to Ooard
few small boys the present year, 1903,
whom he will instruct in Reading, Writ.
ing arithmetic, Grammar, PhiYol3rv.
Logic e Geograthy.-pr,ce for board aud
tuition 81 pounds for nine months the
term beginning the first Monday in Febru-
airy, and will expire the first of December
following mot including the month of Au-
gust.
Although conductor of a schoo, NAV be
qualified by his experience TO discharge the
duties OF his profession, yer there are cir.
cumstances arising from the nature of his
occupation, WHICH render the undertaking
extremely delicate. II he suggests a hint
lderosatory from the merit OF any other
Preceptor, he will appear to some, to be
actuated oy envy, and to- be artfuliy invi-
ting pupils to his own rocf 1t is indeed a
truth to I've lamented, that few of us are so
improved by philosophy, tho we study and
, admire 1t, as not to feel the influence os in.
terested motives. interes, insensibly blinds
the understanding, and often impels the
Judgment to decide anjustly, without the
| guilt OF intention. l will not arrogate so
much, as to suppose myself exempted from
one OF the most powerful principles of acti-
on which stimulate the human heart. But
WIZ say that will endeavor to divese nv
seiffot every improper prepossession, and be
guided by the dictates of nv own heart.
and the result of NY experience. Gentle.
men with whom am unacquainted refer
to the certificates below.
/ Caroline, (near the White ,
Chimnles) 7th Jan. 1909.
Whereas Mr.. John Brown, young GEN
tleman with whom l am Acquainted. for
| merly an instructor of youth in this neigh
| 6orhood. but who has recentlv removed IN
to the county of Caroline do hereby GER
THY that Mr.. Brown Came into the neigh
5orhood highly recommended by men OF
the hrst responsibility, and was employ ed
by myself and Greed Haskins as a teacher
tor our children in the years 1905 s. 1907.
during which term he conducted himself
with the utmost propriety. found him 20 be
diligent, sober, and attentive, and believe
him to be a parsonage OF the stricsest no.
nor, integrity and prudence
Given under my hand this 9Th day of
September, 1903.
FRANCIS LEWIS.
! These are to certify that l am well ac-
quainted with Mr.. JOAN Brown, and think
him young man of wood talents and sineu.
lar virtues. have Known Mr. Brown for
a number of years and have always found
him to be young gentleman of the most
| exemplary department. He came to my
school about SIX or eight years past dpriog
ms continuance with me grammar was h :
principal study, of which science he APP
pears to have competent knowledge.
| Given under my hand this 3oth tlay of
December, 1908.
| HUGH c. BOGGS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Valuable Land for Sale.
FOR SALE,
1854 Acres ofLana.

. ny,,s ON Jans; River in Pow.a.sn County. 81
.nuss asave Richmond and 10 below carf,s,,,,.
~ acres ct ,his land is Ja,es Rive, ,oU .-s,nd.f
with good shsd fishery, several ,,.o,, 49,
peach orchards OF choice teuis 500 acre. Of ,h;.
,ans IS e"cleared ard good quslity me Gle, red
'a"a Is IS, we'll adapted 70 corn, wneat and roh,r~
CO. The present occupant sesds 20 s,ayke,
Tom ms 'and annually 1900 bushels .f go,
ne improvements ara superior TO any in IN.
souny' me payments viii be made easy 10 the
pA'e"-'S'' FOR farther inoFms;izn apply to
Chan: II. Saunders.
Richrond, ian. 3, 1909. (~SmI
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Notice.

VIII be sold on Monday the 1st,
INST. to the highest bidder on IL
months credit-bonds with appro,
yea security will be required, the
following
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10

mus enormously has terminated an cleo
ton which has, not incorrectly, been SAID
70 nave decided the destinies of the II. s,
lhe contest has been animated. and The
enemies OF the republican cause have. IN
ADDITION to their ordinary strength, rallied
",uer tneir banners no imconsiderable mass
% ".sanectIon' engendered by personal, 10.
70. a"u temporary causes. The patriotism
OF the nation has triumphed oyer All ,hssa
sources ofinfuence, and has lifted 10 nov
er man, pledged to the same political
course, aud devoted to the same principles
with nm, who now guides the helm anidst
the oenedictions OF millions. \ his elrctjoo.
then, Goes not merely mark personal nre@
ference II is the pledge Of An injured and
insulted nation Of freemen, that thew will
expend their last cent, and spill their las,
drop OF blood, before they will become the
victims OF an oppression, which once sun
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Blank Notes

AND FowEaS OF ATTORNEY. u,es 1,
.spSs.'Sg sock in the Bank Of Virginia, foe Ga :
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
PROPERTY

belonging to the estate of the late
Pleasant Younghusband, dec. at HE
late dwelling house, in Henrico conorv
Anew miles below Richmond all he
stock OF Horses, Mules, Cattle. Sheen
Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Plantation Utep'
siis, household and kitchen Fnrnit,, 70
&c. and will be sHered for RENT hi.
PLANTATION near Chick ahom;nv
swamp, about four miles from Rich
mond---the terms of rent will be mad,
known on the day sale.
All persons having claims aca;nss
the above estate, are requested 20 pre-
sent them properly authenticated To
Samuel p. Parsons, at his counting
house on the Basin, that provision NAV
be made for discharcing the same
and those indebted, will make imre,
date payment, as further indulgence
cannot be given.
ELiIAT. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm,n
SAMUEL p. PARSONS, Admr'.
with the will annexed.
Richmond, 1st month 7 tsnn
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Dtrglnta Ar1us.
r re H M O N d:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1909.

1t is with infinite pleasure that we an.
nounce the election Of RICHARD BRENT,
Esq by the legislature of this state, TO the
Senate of the United States, to supply the
place of Mr.. Moore. The tnaniniity with
which this gentleman was elected, is the
most hatteriug evidence of his talents and
patriotism. We anticipate the greatest adj
vantage from this event. Talents will o.
yercome the intrigue of conspiracy, and
patriotism the designs of corruption
When such men as these preside in our
councils, we may rely with doubtless con-
measures.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Notice,

Will be seld, by the subscriber, on Monday the
ION inst a the Eagle Tavern in this city. the
following - 80
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
Buckingham, January 1, 1909.

Kentucky has given her electoral votes
~ to James Madison, as President. and
George Clinton, as Vice President Of the
U. States. This return completes the
whole number of electoral votes, which fur-
nishes the following returns.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10

q LIS OF one Hug nea1 Topa7 "a
{ n remaining in Wiccocomicoe Wac,
mousse ever two years, irspec,ei the s;h
Gay OF February 1905, mark. d Revision p.
CoWngton, X. B. c No. rs Gross IosJ.
are 49, Neat 963, which IL 40. applied
lot before the l3ih Of April, 1909 win an
Thar day BE- sold to the high, 3, bidder sor
cash' at Northumberland court house a.
greeable to law.
JAMES HARCUM.
GEORGE BARRETT.
January 9, 400 Va,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10

SUSPENSION OF EXECUTIONS.
Inc Bill concerning EXECUTIONS, and
'or other purposes, was read the third time
ana passed in the House OF Delegates Of
this State yesterday.-Ayss lo9-Noes
81.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10


Inc federal editors, who appeal to re-
lo'ce at every species of attraction and op-
position TO the embargo, have lately circu-
lated the falsehood, with an air of triumph
that the Governor of Delaware had refus-
ed to issue orders for the purpose of fur.
nisnins the quota of that state. So far from
.n's report having the smallest degree of
truth, the Governor of that STATE declares
IN hrs :etter to the Adjntant General, "that
II would be highly gratifying to him if the
quofa OF the state could Ne completed by
voluntary Offers of service"
We cannot account for these setlate and
deliberate falsehoods. The course which
- pursued at this critical and alarming
i"ncturc, by some of the federalis,s, and
soVne OF the minority men, is truly astonish
ing. They seem to have buried every feel.
ing OF patriotism and national pride, in the
most malicious and determined opposition
to the administration,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10

G. ?. invites the striciest investigation
OF his friends ard enemies, into his conduct,
as reia'es ~ the said Sally's having eva
ded The embargo laws--asserting ineoui.
vocally, that he never had any interest,
directly or indirectly, in tho said ship Sally,
her cargo, or with any of the parties; and
that he became security at the particular
instance Of Geo. Farquhar, of Philadel
phia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-10
WILLIAM DU-VAL,
Buckingham, September 90, 1908.

The above address was prepared for the
press some time ago, but its publication w :.
suspended in the hope, that some nerso.
nearer the prime and vigor of life, and bet.
ter calculated to meet the crisis, would nre
sent his services to the district. II ia oniv
from the despair OF such a proffer that +
now come forward; pledging myself to the
district at least thus far, that if elected 7
7pfH certainly reliresenf their sentiments
VIM. DU-VAL.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16
FOR THE EN9UTREP.

Inc two Jumps OF Gold, found near Spcusyl-
vana courthouse, as mentioned in the E.r o,,ire,
ot l9th ult-Weignt g OF 10 dwt is perhaps The
largest mass, which has ever been discovered in
TINS state. Mr.. Jefferson, in his Notes on Virgi.
MIA, speaks of another Instance. " Ii was inter
spcrsed IN small specks through lump Of ore,
OF about 4lbs weight, which yielded seventeen
pennyweight OF gold, of extraordinary ductility.
rms ore was found on the north side of Rappa.
hannoc, about four miles below the falls. 7 nrycr
heard OF any other indca ION fgold in it's neigh.
borIood" Ii is curious that the TIVE humps Iatc
" found were nearly in the neigbborhood of this
one-bcinS about %Omiles from Fredericksbu
on INC kaPpahnnock. A few penny wei :. Us have
also, been found in buckingham
VheHce nose small Jumps of his brilliant mi.
neral, which are found here and there. Ia
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16
June is.

M GOD LAWN Tor Sade--lnc Su5scribcr
W offers for sale, the tract of Land on Which
he now resides, lying throughout, OF the main
FORK OF PamGnky river, liz the County of Orange,
50 miles from Fredericksburg, and so from
Richmond, containing 763 acres full propor.
ton ct which cons SIS Of valuable low grounds
Abont one haifthe land is cleared, large pasi of
which IS now fresh The Wood land is all
prime tobacco land, heavily timbered, aud pecu.
iiary adapted TO the growth of that nd flo.
oacco, which commands the highest Richmond
market price. There is perhaps, no land in this
part Of the Country, on which the PLANTER or
farmer can rely with more certainty for a CROP
than TINS, as from the nature of the SOIL t.ereiy
no land on Which corp is sooner masutcd The
improvements are considerable The d cling
house is of two stories, So by % feet divided 50
as to unite convenience with elegance To one
end is attached wing OF 20 feet square. a
large and convenient Kitchen, Laundry and weav-
ing house, the whole comprising six Irrotud
rooms, are contained under one roof and with
other out buildings. an Ice.house-a Well ofex.
ceiient water IN the yard, Affords every convent
ence requisite for the accommodation Of a large
and gentecl family. A stable of ii Stalls .-tjIs
rst story OF granite stone, with apartments above
Tor gram, fodder &c. has Just been completed No
buildings in fact, necessary for the securing of a
crop, or tor the comfort Of a family arc wanting
and what enhances their value, is. they are ali
new and of choice materials the land aboundint
in the best oftimb n AMI living within one mile OF
saw null. One third oithe purchase money.
will be required IN cash
Wesiern lands, provided they are situated on
naviga water in the Liver parts ofthe states Of
Kentucky or Tennessee, or on the Mississippi IT,
bove the mouth of the Ohio, will be received in
,aymen for the balance Of the purchase money,
Z, upon view ct them, their quality and price
ut. Those, therefore, who hold lands in the A.
| Dove range, aad are disposed to barter them in
his way, are requested TO make immediate ap-
JlIcAion IN person, Of by leuer post paid direc-
Cd To tue Orange Spring, Fost-Offce, and ad =.
! 'ressed TO D4BNE1' MINOR.
June Is. vg,rr
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16
BALTIMORE, June q,

SENATOR.-The House of Delegates,
have determined to elect Senator, in the
place of Gen. Smith by a separate vote of
each branch Of the Legislature, as laws are
enacted; and they elected Col Howard we
are informed, by a majority of six yeas IL
noes IS. This vote was sent to Senate for
their concurrence yesterday. We have re-
ceived no subsequent advices from Annapo-
lis. But it is nearly certain that the Senate
preferring joint Uofe. will refuse their as
sent to the plan of the House We may &c
very day expect to hear of the Legislature
having adjourned, leaving the appointment.
OF atemporary Senator to the new Governor
Fed. Gaz
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16

10y Virtue of "a Deed of Trust, executed to
L } us, on the 18th day of December ore
thousand eight hundred anil seven, bv Iohr.
Chrkson, and William Clarlsson, Card fevorti5d
IN the County Court of Albarmailr,) to secure
the payment of tha debt, therein expressed tn he
due by the said Ciarksons, to William Brown
and Co. Will be Sold Gas the law directs,) en-
the 18th day of July next, at the dwelling house,
at present occupied by the said William CLARK
son, OH the premises one tract or parcel IF
LAND, lying and being in said County OF Alber-
marie, containing $50 acres, more or less, adj
joining the lands of George 1'wyman, Mrs o.
wens and Hudson Barkesdale, or so much Of said
Land, as may be sufficient to raise In. sum OF
three hun lred and thirty seven pounds eight
| shimgs and four pence, being the sum declared
to be payable on the 18th day Of December; one
thou sand eight hundred and eight, with interest
on the same from the 18th ny of December, one.
thousand eight hundred and seven We Will
convey to the purchaser or purchasers, suth
title only as IS vested i'll trustees.
.5CHN WATSON,
SIM DYER
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16

FITZWYLSONN & POTTER, have icst re-
4 ceived a large supply of Stationary. Eleg.n;
Ladies Work Trunks, Travelling Trunks. Peck
et-books, Pen knives, Patent and Common Sus-
penders, Conversation, Playing and Embossed
Visiting Cards, Music, Violin Strings, sc.
They have on hand. an extensive assortment of
Blank Books, OF, al! kinds 4 few copies of Nal
thus on Population, Fo&s Historical Work, Fish
er's Military Tactics. SIMPSONS Pie. for Rel.
gon, Illustrations Of Prophecy, and idriet, Of
School Books
ook'BiNDlEG, in all its branches, CARED
on as usual ORDERS from the Country. di,ly All
tended to.
June 10. w6w
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CONGRESS.
FRom TIE NATIONAL 1NTELL1GENcER
. SENATE OF THE U. STATES.
June 9.

IT " June y.
Mr.. Smith. of Maryland, from the COM
mittee TO whom was referred the bill to a
mend aud continue in force the act entitled,
:" An act TO interdict the commercial inter
course between the United States and Great
Britain aod France and their dependencies, %
together with the amendment proposed there
to, reported as a substitute new bill.
go June 10.
The resolution yesterday offered by Mr.
Giles 20 adjourn on the goth instant, was pas
sed unanimously and sent to the House for
concurrence.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16

rAUTION.-All those who are indebted To
~ Henry l.. SeayFes, either by bond, open ac.
count, or otherwise, here by cautioned against
making payment TO him, as have purchased, a.
greeably to deed, bearing date the 26th of Janua-
ry, Ammo Domini, 1909, all his rights, titles,
claims and demands, suits, judgments. bonds, o..
pen accounts, debts, dues, &c. of all and every
description whatsoever, real and personal, to
which he was then entitled, Ca claim to certain
tract or parcel Of Land, i'll the county of Henri
co, only excepted.) Those who were then in
debted to ~. l.. Seayres, are therefore desired to
make payment to np,
JoHN SEI1PES.
Cara, June 16. SIG
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-16
June 16, 1902.

THOMAS PA1NE-With heartfelt sorrnyy
and poignant regret, we are compelled to an
noimce to The world, that THop,1s Paine is no
more. The distinguished Phiiauthropst, whose
lie was devoted to the Cause ofhunanily, depart
ed this life, yesterday morning. But it ever a
mans memory deserved place in the breast of
freeman, il is that OF the deceased, fer
Take him all in AL,
We meier shall loui. upon his like again
The friends Of tho deceased, are invited 10 at
tend his funeral, this morning, at nine O'Clock,
from his late residence at Greenwich, from
whence the corps will be conveyed to New RI.
chele, tor interment..."N. lcrk Pu6. AeiD. June
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our state! Its boil id,a, lat gui,l ~
iemsn', but i formed ofcer.ain materials, as are
all the Salts, and the Earth cslcd Lime. The
unasailing experiments which were formerly
| made to a,chievc what was called the t,.lssm
t7fion e rictais, have tended to cast ridicur o.
YER tins itca-b,It ridicule is not :.ays'the test
~ truth. The wonderful discoveries, lateiv,m. ,.
ny the chemists of Europe, have cntiri-ed 'he
sphere OF probability itseif-and we mas e,.s
predict that the age of alchemy is not past. ,or
The avaricc OF the protector extnguisled Tor {.
yer but this age is not yet come-all that we
know at present, is, that gold has been actuali;
JoaiI IN substances, where there is no other way
OF accounting tor its presence, but by the suppo.
sltion that 1t was formed there. For instance,
read the following extract from Chaptars Che.
F." Gold likewise exists naturally in vecetab,e,.
Becher obtained it. Hcnckel affirmed tha, they
contain it aud Mr. Sage has resumed this eno,li.
ry and found it according 10 the following table,
which express the quantities of gold obtained
from the quintal of tie several e;uths.
:, oaSces. Grass. Craiar,
Earth ofincutlv ated grouna,O S.
Garden mould, q q
Mould OF kitchen garden)
manurcd with dung year. 3 8 40
These results were at first contested but .t
present u appears to be generally agreed, tat
gold rs Obtained, but in Il less quantity MIR Ber-
thollet Obtained forty grams and eight twenty
MUS OF gold in the quntal of ashes NIessrs.
kouelle, Darcct and Deyeux, lkew Obtained
il.
=" 1t is therefore aphysic.l fact, ti,t gold ex-
lists invegetables.'
OuERE-May not some of the Jumps, VIII; IN
are found III Virginia, have been formed by vepe-
table decomposition
Inspected at Richmond, for the last three
months, ending on the 7th instant
SO,oi4 Barrels Superfne Flour,
Sass DO. fine do.
s,2l7 Do. md!ngs do
SAL Do. condemned do
4s Do. ship stuff do
367o5
:, JOHN ]. JOHNSON, Inspector.
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FOURTH OLE nu.N

or Such Of the Citizens of Richmond, as are
desirous ot entering into regulations, resgcc,in.
a DINNER, ON the 4th Juy ensuing, Mii! ,,s,
me, with easure, at the capitol on Saturday next
at clock, p. M.by
a CITIZEN.
June TO- 1902