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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20

The House according to the order of the
Cav, ag in resolved itself into committee,
of the whole house on tue state of the com.
Inonwealth, after some time spent therein
Mr.. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr..
Allen (of Systematically reported, that the
committee had according to order, had un.
der consideration a bill "Providng for the
redemption ofcertain lands forfeited by the
non-paymcnt Of taxes thereon :" and had
made some progress therein,s but not ha-
wing time to go through the same, had de
Tected him to move for leave to Sit again.
Resolved therefore, That the House will
again on Monday next resolve itself into a
COMMITTEES Of the whole House on the state
OF the commonwealth.
On motion, resolved, that committee be
appointed to examine into the state Of the
arsenal, and make report thereof, and a
committee>wss appointed of Messrs. Martin,
G. Smith, Walton, Shelley, Riddick, Allen
(of Systematically Hairston, Norveli, Otey,
M'Henry, Wooding, Lightfoot and Lundy
A bill (Which lay on the table) "To
amend the act, concerning Coroners y
and
A bill "To amend and explain the
act, entitled an act, more eGectually to
prevent malicious and vexatious
SUITS" were each read second time,
and on motion, ordered to be CO =
mit,ed to committee of the whole
house on the state of tho common.
W alth.
The Speaker laid before the House
a letter from the Governor, inclosinf
sandry documents relative to the pub.
lie arms which have been distributed
which letter and part of said decu
ments were read.
Ga motion, Ordered, that the sait
letter and documents be referred to tn.
committee appointed to examine ane
enquire into the several laws con
cerning the militia of this common
wealth.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
From the { Kentucky Rehorter,
TO THE EDITORS. ~.

"FRANxFoR Nov. %, 1909.
" Enclosed, you will receive sundry re-
solutions appro5atory of the general gov
eminent, which have passed both Houses
of the Legislature. +"
Upon those resolutions, considerable
debate was had-but ultimately passed all
most unanimously"
RESOLUTIONS.
In the General Assembly of the, state of
kentucky.
1st. Resolved, that the administration
ot the general government, since the 4th
Iof March 1901, hath been wise, dignifed
and patriotic, and merits the appreciation
of the country.
81 Resolved, that the Embargo was a
measure highly juticious, and was an hon.
cradle expedient to avoid war, whilst its
direct tendency, besides annoying those
who had rendered resort to it necessary.
was to preserve our seamen and property,
exposed to the piraticaI depredations of To-
reign vessels.
/ Sd Resolved, that the general assem-
| bly, of Kentucky, would view With the al.
most horror, proposition in any shape to
submit to the tributary exactions of Great
Britain, as attempted TO be enforced by her
orders Of Council, or to acquiesce in the
Siohuon OF neutral rights, as meDaced by
the French decrees---ln resisting which ag-
gressions, they pledge themselves to the
general government, for their most ener.
getic support.
4th. Resolved, that wherher war. a to-
tai non-intercourse, or = more rigid exc
cution of the Embargo system be determin-
ed on, the general assembly, however they
may regret the privations consequent on
the occasion; will cordially approve
and cooperate in enforcing the measure
for they are, sensible that in the present
crisis of the nation, the alternatives are
surrender oflberty and independence, or
bold and manly resistance.
5th. Resolved, that Thomas Jefferson is
entitled to the thanks of his country, for
the ability, uprightness and intelligence,
which he has dispayed in the mana genent,
both of our foreign relations and domestic
concerns.
9th. Resolved, that copy Of the forego-
ing resolutions be transmitted to the Pre-
sident of the United States and to each
Of our Senator's and Representatives in
Congress-"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20

what authority however do not know) on
behalf of the United States, with the Osagc
lndians--it is reported to contain every
thing that could be desired on behalf of
the United States-should this rumor be
correct, my fear is, the contract is too
good on our side, to be kept long with good
faith on theirs" 80 /, a,
A Boston paper informs us. that, on the
first day of January, 1909, there we're ly.
ing in the ports and harbors here menti-
oaed, the following large quantities Of
shipping.
/. Boston, 81 ships, 90 briggs, - schooners,
81 sloops-total SIS.
Charlestown, Is ships, 10 briggs, IL schs'
and sloops -tota' 40.
Boston and Charlestown, $50.
Salem, So ships, IS briggs, So schs. Is
sloops total les.
New Bedford, 81 ships, 23 briggs, 81
schooners, and sloops, and gun boat
total lO7. Grand total 625.
Most Of which will make excellent pri.
|va'eers-and more eff Give than ships o
the line.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
FROM THE ENQUIRER.

Extract of letter from commercial house
IN Liverpool. dared Nov 81, 1903. recei-
we'd here by the Linden, via Hampton.
Some days ago, dispatches arrived from
Spain, advising that the French army un-
der the command OF Gen. Ney, $4,000
strong, attacked the spanish army under
the command of General Blake, 1900
strong. The action lasted nine hours, du..
ring which, the Spaniards retained their
ground but finding themselves so inferior
IN numoer, they retreated, during the night,
to Bilboa, and, two days after, fell back 90
miles further, when they were joined by
the troops from the Baltic, under the COM
mand of General Romano. On the sth of
this month, they attacked the French, and
the battle lasted four days, the French were
completely defeated. Ney is killed, besides
5000 killed, wounded and prisoners
Blake is wounded. IL is said he number
of the two armies were nearly equal, sbus
the objects for which they commended, are
very different"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
FOR THE ARGUS.
To THE LEGISLATURE o, VIRGINIA.

When Virginia was a colony Of G.. Brit
Ain, it was subject to the canonical as well
as civil laws of that empire, and was dvi-
ded into parishes.
Under the control of a national establish
ed religion, our forefathers we're compell-
ed at an enormous expense to build church
in each parish, and that these churches
might be supplied with ministers, grieveus
claims called tthes, we're imposed upon the
people, these tithcs not beng considered a
sufficient support for the Rev. Clergy, GER
tain tracts Of land. called Globes, were ap-
propriated to supply the deficiency.
BY the glorious revolution in 1776, the u
Mon between church and state was dissol-
we'd consequently the good people of this
commonwealth were delivered from the ty-
ranny of an established religion--from the
oppression of canonical laws, and from the
burden of paying tithes.
An event so fatal TO sacerdotal despotism
could not fail to produce Certain effects, one
Of which was, many Of the clergy when they
discovered thai they could no longer fleece
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
KINGSTON, jam. Dec. 10, 1908.

The folio wing account by Don Sanches
Ramiers of the action fought between the
French and Spaniards on The 9TH of No
vember at 81. Domingo, in which Gen.
Fercand was killed, was received in this
City last week:
Oa the n of this month arrived
with the las: supply Of arms and ammu
ni+ion at the RivuIet of alagarin with 10
the jurisdiction Of Scybo. where my troops
were badly situated, and moreover in e
dessrt with continual rain, so as 10 We
al! onr arms. without remedy TO dry them
on account of the incl-meDcy of the wea
Their. Cen. ferrand with his troops we're
encainpcd al Corraiero, about Two leagues
di. ant from Msgarin. Observing the
danger which appeared 10 threaten US
owing To- our disadvan.ageous position and
the bad state Of our arms, not having c
ven sufficient time to draw up my troops
retresed TO Palo. Hiocado, the peculiar
position of which offered srea; advao,a
ges ba could not effec. my arrival at
th8t ,.lace before the 9TH, in the morning
O.. account of the OVERT owing Of the "a.
vers. From the time OF nv arrival al Pa
To- Hincado, which was at nine O'Clock,
was solely occupied in forming my troops
in order o await the enemy, who on the
same NIGHT {being applied of the bad
STATE of our arms by Frenchman OF
colour, who was attaced to my troops,
but went over to those oil Ferraad.) avail
ed himself of the fayosabia opportunity
] Immediately ordered the arms to be dri
ed s0d put i'm serviceabie state with the
greatest spa,ch, aud drew up my infan-
try OF the most elevated spo, ofthe camp |;
or The right wing placed part of my ca
vsiry and on he LEFT another, and between
the Infantry and the cavalry Of the right,
in a gully WHICH separated them, put
In ambush 200 men with cullssses. A.
the spot where the enemy had to pass
emb BASED They men, 10 order that on our
ATTACKING has vanguard they nigh al the
same time f c Upon his rear. Every
thing being thus disposed. gave od-rs
TO advance upon me enemy after the Ersi
fire without wal no the second, aud pro-
claimed pa;s OF death to the dru inner
who should beat the retrea',to the Gene.
raj who should order the came, were it c
ven myself and % all Others that should
abandon their post. AT THIS time the en-
envy was in sight and his column facing
us without ALTO sjng him time to form
a line, our Are commenced, aud he was
pressed on all sides with such inirepidity
that in less than ten minutes the victory
was decided in our favour.
On our part the two commanding Of
6cers Of the cavalry, and adjutant Of the
same, and three priva'es Of the infantry
we're killed, and IS wounded, bot on the
enemy's side pore lhaD tn &C hundred
were left dead on the field Of battle and
upwards Of one hondred we're made pri
soneTs. General Ferrand, who made his
escape with the Others (for al we're rou-
ted either from disgrace or fury, or des-
pairing Of escaping my cavalry which pur-
sued him very closely, put an end 10 has
existence, with pistol.
GUAM SANCHES RAMIRES,
+" Head Quarters, at Seybo, the 9Th
November 1909"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Is.

Extract Of letter from a gentleman a
ST.. Louis, dated 25th November, 1903.
I" Mr.. Pierre Choutesu, returned yes
terday with a treaty made by him (wi.h
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
NETWORK, Jan. -.

The following article is copied from q
Kingston, Jam. paper of the 10 h oil
u cember received by the brig General
Maitland.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20

has in sact violated our Territory. seiscd opr
vessels. and adopted the obnox:,ou, ,i,,crc.s
ofFrance at tire aifieYem, dates ST The re',, IS,
February 1907, aud the Sd of January I,as
But We shall be told that th.. situation ~
Spain at those periods was perfectly DIFF.
ferent, that she was the dupe, or dependence
OF France, but that now she is rising int,
the dignihed attitude of an independents ma.
ton, ~ st ...,'-,-'
With British collar arc ind h.rnack.
II the federalists. or the admirers of,he
SPANISH Patriots would believe fwhat we
have no doubt will be the CASEY thar Bona
parte will conquer that country, these re-
marks we presume would not be so unpal-
atabie, because 1t would look'like war a.
gainst France and alliance with England.
In either event OF sseccss or defeat, t is un-
lquestionably the destiny of that country, to
be directed and contributed by France or
Britain. In both of which situations.
she would OF course be our enemy. The
same temper as we remarked before, which
induced her to adept the DEGREES of France,
would lead her to adopt the orders of En-
gland. In this state of things, policy suggests
the question, FIVE ought not to attack that
enemy to whom we can do most harm. and
derive most benefit. Our remarks upon
this subject have already occupied SO much
time, that we shall conclude them for the
present, by requesting the reader to con-
template the immense advantages which
must result from the conquest ofthe Flori-
das. -
The exclusive controul over the Missis-
sippi River, and the possession of that fer
tile country, which nature has adapted to
the culture of almost every thing, would be
an immense deduction from the advanta.
ses which Great Britain will otherwise de-
rive from her alliance with Spain. 1t is an
object of the most serious importance, and
should command the most serious attention
ofthe country.
NorE-The above remarks are exclusively
founded upon the idea. that war is inevitable.
II warts declared, VIC consider the course sug-
gestcdy as dictated by the soundcst policy
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20
TIMOTHY PICKERING.

1t appears from the public prints, that;
this old political sinner has been so long
encouraging.vo of the embargo, that
he has actually commenced violations up
on the Holy Decalogue. Thou shaif noe
lie. In his speech, when abiding to Mr..
Gray, he remarks that "the same mer-
chant had expressed his dec ded opinion.
that Notwithstanding the French DEGREES
and British orders of cosncil, if our embar-
go was off, we should have more trade than
would be enjoyed by US, if all the world
were at peace, and the respective nations
should monopolise as much OF their own
commerce as usual" the Salem Register
asserts that Mr.. Gray denies ever Aaving
hefd or EXPRESSED such sent,mcntS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20


The accounts which are presented in this
days paper OF Spanish affairs, are euvelo-
ped in so much Confusion and uncertainty.
that it is difficult TO reconcile the mind to
any given calculations. We are inclined.
n2wever, to believe that a battle has been
fought between Marshal Ney and General
Blake, and that the first has been defeated.
The accounts although from various sour
ces and Of various descriptions, all concur
that oetee has taken place. By some LACE
srriyai,at New York from Malaga, inteIli-
gence, was received from Madrid Of the date
November 4th, which stated that on the
9Th Of October, the Spaniards cont nued
With great success in dislodg ng the French
from their posts, and that ON the 28.n, they
occupied the position of Durango. This
accosnt seems To derive confirmation from
tpe corresponding intelligence received at
Charleston by the British ship Anne, mp TO
Nov. the 9th. [See Charleston head ]
These circumstances inuuce US TO attach
some IA IN to che Contents Of the letter which
is inserted in tins days paper from the En-
quirer. But as TO the particulars we must
suspend our opinion until further. Informal
ton.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-01-20

NorE-The above remarks are exclusively
founded upon the idea. that war is inevitable.
If warts declared, VIC consider the course sug-
gested, as dictated by the soundest policy
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-26
GEORGE ROGERS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

The great benefit which have exper.
enced from Rogers's Vegetable, &c. and a
firm persuasion that it may afford rellet OF
Others, indu,e me to make every laudable eX-
ertion for It's distribution.
For FIVE years preceding the last Of Dec.
1907, in consequence Of taking a violent cold
had been afflicted with the Asthma, q dis
order which | conceived to be hereditary, my
father and grand father both having greatly
suffered from it. The disorder increasing
rapidly upon me, in the spring OF 1907,
consulted DR.. G. l.. Seegcr, but the urgency
of his business prevented him from attending
at that time, particularly to my case. WY
business made it necessary tor me TO leave
home, and be absent the greatest part OF sum-
mer, which deprived me OF the abe probes
sional assistance of DR.. Sceger. In Sept.
last. a severe cold brought on a violent cough,
and the disorder assumed an aspect mole Sc
rious and alarming than at any former period
Il was extremely de6iltoted, en1aciated and
confined. Such was thu irritabiIity of my
lungs, I was obliged to use the greatest eau
ton in the act of respiration. After a free
use of Rogers's Vegetable, &c. for about two
months, / was perfectly relieved of the dread
full cough which had SO long afflicted me-, and
completely cured of every symptom OF the
Asthma-In short, blessed be God, | have
continued in sound health ever since.-As
these facts may be important to those un'or-
tunate individuals who are suffering from the
| same disorder, | have been thus particular In
| their detail. And [ do not hesitate to declare
! nv solemn conviction, both from my w ex-
p~erience and observing its effects upon others,
that Roeers's V. p. d is an easy, safe and
I eHectual remedy for coughs and Asthmas,
and is tie greatest antidote to all pulmonic
complaints that the world has ever Witnessed
Jacob w. Brewlter.
Northamhton, January, 1909.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-26
Robert Gray,
bookseller and Ssationer, lagsssfesz, Hzea.
andriia, has Just received, for safe,
TILE EQIIDWING ARTICLES

BO0kseu9r ana OElIt0ncT, AHS 1osfees3
andria, has Just received, for sale,
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
The Columbiad, a poem, by Joel Bar
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or the World Explained. Steuben's Military
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of Irish Harp. Marmion. Harrlot's Strug-
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Spectator. Milton's Works. Sterne's Works.
Young's Night Thoughts. Botanic Garden.
TeIemachus, i. French. Ferguson's Astro
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pic. Johnson's Pocket Dictionary. Domes-
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Nueent's French Pocket Dictionary. Rode
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History of America. Don Quixotte. with a
good assortment of Writing and Letter "a
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also, the. following musical articles
Anew violins of avery superior quality
Common do from 5 dollars price, up to y
dollars. Violin Bows, Bridges and screw
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Russian horse hair for Violin Bows. Clarafl-
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Violin, Flute, Fife and Clarinet. German
Flutes, tipt and plain One excellent "
Clarinet. One Hautboy. Clarinet * fiaut-
boy reeds. Military Flies OF superior qua
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ELEGANT EXTRACTS, j..
4 srhcaou of modern SONGS, Sen TO mHss1c
f0r the Flute or Nlohn.
Madisons March, as played by the CITY
Band on the 4th Of March last, composed oy
P. Mauro, Washington City. Madlson>s
March, as played at the New Theatre Phila-
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May 90.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-26
Tohn Gardner Laid,

Has for safe, at his Warehouse, Princestreefs
WharG
Muscovado and Loaf Sugars in hogsheads
and barrels. :,
Molasses, West-India, and New-England
Rum in do.
Hollands Gin and French Brandy In pipes.
Port, Sherry, and Malaga Wines.
Coffee, Rice, and Cotton Wool.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-
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~andquarter chests.
/ case black Persians.
2 barrels Caroline Indigo.
90 crates Liverpool cream-colored & blue
edged Ware assorted.
Best Black Pepper in Bags.
Spermacetl Mould, and Mould and Dlpt
TaIlow Candies in boxes.
Brown Soap in boxes-Cod-fsh in do.
Beef, Pork, Salmon, Shad and Herrlngs
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Tanners Oil, Spanish Hides, a quantity f
Soal Leather, Mems, Womeas' and ChlidrensQ
Shoes of various descriptions, a few packages
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Sheetings and Diapers, Russia and Ravens
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ing and wrapping Paper, 500 bushels coarse
Salt, Cordage. Flax, Glue, a quantity OF vi
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Russian Hemp, &c. &c.
January
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-26
Doctor |. 7. Comyn,

# professional DENT1sT-~g Baltimore,
IN RESPECTFULLY acquaints the LADIES
"a, and GENTLEMEN of Alexandria, that
he intends to practice in this place Tor a lew
DAYS, in all the various branches Of his pro-
f@ession. No p~enteel person Of either sex,
can give or receive pleasure. or comfort y
teeth coated with tart or decayed gums OF
footed brs ath, His method of cleaning IN
teeth will be found both easy and etficaclous,
as hundreds can attest in Baltimore and else
where. Without giving pain, Or hurting the
enamel. he removes the tartar, sc. when the
teeth will assume a beautiful appearance the
gums adhering to the teeth but 1.-THE state
of the gums require it, doctor 4. Will give
to the person an antiscorbutlc lotIon OF cue
mical preparation, which gained the applause
of hundreds both in Europe and America
1t is pleasant, innoceat, and etectual, IN
smoothing and whitening the teeth ana cur
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preventing the decay of the teeth and sweet
ening the breath. Doct. c. tits artificial teeth
from n to an entire set, with such nicely, as
to answer the Useful purposes OF nature, and
of so natural an appearance that 1t IS lmpossl-
bic to distinguish them from real ones. Or.
c. hatters himself from his being regularly
bred to the practice of physick, as we'll as to
the Dentist Business, and his long experience
on the continent of EuropelFrance and Spalnl
to give to all those who favour hin with their
commands, every possible satisfaction.
May Is o.
M. b. Doctor c.. will wait on any lady or
gentleman at their respective houscs,or may
be consulted at the City Tavern
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-05-26
Centreville, Oct. l4--llT
e. Entertainments.

THE subscriber respectfully 'niorms D1
friends and the public generally tDat I,S l,a'
oDened a House of Entertainer LOT '".s
,ers and others, at Colchester Ferry opp
site Woodbridge, where he viii Keep a coz,
stant supply of whatever may DC neI' 800" \,
his lire for the accommodation OF t"o'o =.
NAV favor them with their CUSTOM :" -
''0S' "'0D@' w. MILAN.
eo3t!aw6m
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c. Removal.
John KNIGHT,

Saddicr, Can and Harness-mGker,
II ESPECTFULLY informs his FRIENDS
TN, and CusToMERs that he has removed
his shop from Royal-street TO King-street,
nearly opposite Philip Triplett's -four store,
where he will keep on hand q constant sup
ply of the best SADDLES, BRIDES and
HARNESS, and will pay the ~strictest atten-
ton to orders for any articles in his line.
Nav 16. d6teo6t
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Moses Parsons. i'm
Northampton, Feb. 1909. jill
Northamhton, Mss. r

~ lEILOV. HAh Ia
:, ! =, James flm y f'9at0n' also hereby c%eriiy, H.,
IN the tall OF the year 1903, was seized MAJ MAN
a severe cold attended by an obstinate WIN ~
distressing cough. The violence OF INV @(
soon produced a pain in my side and w. ,OO
and frequent splitting OF blood, in ybor,
the horrid symptoms Of y consumnlion y :
rapidly assai ing me. Inthis siuiaonn
recommended to DR.. George Rop,rs' ~ "'
rendered me immediate relief by admjniy,.
ing his Vegetable Deturgcnt. have co".;
nuee the use OF it ever since, and for Nv
months past, though not completely restorot
to health, have been anle constantly IA 49,,
to my buslncss--and fully believe tbs, 49,
partial restoration has been solely osipg r."
der God to this valuable medicine.
James Heaton.