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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

CHARLOTTE COURT, Sd Sept. 1910.
Edward Hatcher, Puff
Thomas Haschetl. executor Of Robert In
Hzsehstts William Hasche,t, jesse Schanoe-
Chafin and Phsbe his wife, and the y.
same Thomas Hsschess in his own
right, NJ Defis.J
THE defendants William Hatchett, Jesse
y chafhnnnd Phebe his wife, not having en-.
tered their appearance according 10 the act Of
assembly and the rules of this court. and it apr
pearing 70 the satisfaction Of ths csur, that they
are not Inhabitants of this state, on-the motion
of the plaintiff by his : osnsy, il is ordered,
1hat they appear here on the 6rst day of Move m.
Der court next, sud enter their appearance add
answer she, plaiutifE1s bill and thar copy of
this order be inserted in one OF the news papers
printed in Richmond. for two months success,
lively, and posscd at the front door Of the court
ouse of the said county,
A Copy Teste,
ThornaA Read = r.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Nurseryman, Gardener, Scotsman,
and Florist.

HAS for sale, Apple. Pear, Peach. Plumb,
i 4 Nectarine. Apricor, and Cherry Trees. oil
the ve,y best sorts and all now in = msst hou
FISHING condition. Also, Gooseberry and Cur
rant bushes, with anumerDus variety Of shrubs
and plants cf the most rare kinds.
Catalogues of the above may be seen at FITZ.
WHyLscNN c, POrTER'., Richmond, who
vii. attend TO any orders left with them.
Gentlemen who are dcsirous of furnishing
their orchards or gardens with the very best kinda
Of fruit have now good opportunity Of doing
so. "a the approaching season promises to be "a
vorabie for ,ransplaniing
Orders should be forwarded by the FIRST of No
vennber.
R'ehmcnd, September h, 1910. WIT
N B. F. K P. have jusI received supply
Of TURNIP ROOTED CABBAGE SEED,
which, il scwed abousthis season, viii ptoduce
ths earliest and most abundant crop in the spring
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Reglmensal Orders I

City Of Richmond, 1st Aug. 1910
THE Officers of the 18th Regiment, and
Of the Artillery. and Cavalry attached
to said Regiment are hereby notified and
required to meet their Brigade Major and
Inspector spon the Capitol square, at i
o'clock in the forenoon. on the 17ih. 18th
and 10Th days of October next, for the
purpose of being instructed by him ac-
cordirs to law Each Officer will come
prepared with a masket aud at least three
blank cartridges on the 18th and 18th. and
With side arms only on the 10Th,
4 A General Muster of the 18th Regiment
will take place on the goth OF the same
month of October, fer which purpose the
Officers and privates of said Regimen,
will parade upon the Capitol square at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon of the day last mem
toned. completely equipped according 20
law. ~
; GEO. WNd. SMITH,
1t. Col. Commandsnt
cfthe 18th Reg. Va. Militia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
WOOL CARDING.

HE Public are respectfully Informed,
n that there is now in operation at
Watki1s's Mills in 1oochland county, a.
bout three miles above jol,nsoD's Spring, a
MACHINE for CARDING WOOL. into
ROLLS.--The price for carding is SIX
pence per ID, Those sending wool 20 this
Machine are requested to have it cleaned
of trash. and CREASED at about the proper
ton Of one pound of lard to every twelve
pounds of W col.
Go chlapd, Avg: 90, 1910. stwp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

Tor SALE,-That TRACT OF
Il LAND which was lately the pro-
petty of Walter Keeble, containing FIVE
hundred acres, lying on the waters of
Great Guinea in the county of Cumber-
land, and adjoining the lands of Geo.
Skipwith, Jerman Barker and others.
There is on this tract small plantati-
on of about fifty acres, lately cleared
the balance is IN Woods: the soil is
supposed to be peculiarly adapted to
the culture of tobacco. The land will
be sold Tor cash, or upon credit of
one, two or three years, as may suit
the purchaser.
WIN. DANIEL, Jr.
Cumberland, c. H.3
Sept. 18th $780, w4p.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

E q 7 .
against 4
Priddy, Pleasant Byhee and MiIley his
wife. Joseph Parish, Littleberry Priddy,
William Priddy, John Gadberry and
Patsey his wife, Bartlett Parish, Niche
las NJ. Howard &. Salley his wife, James
Parish, JohI Parish, William Parish,
Joseph Parish, jr. Samuel Parish. Opey
Parish and Polly Parish, an infant, which
Patsev, Bartlett, Saliey, James, John Pa
fish, William Parish, Joseph Parish, ju-
Nor, Samuel, Opey and Polly. are Chi
dren and heirs of Mary Parish. deceas.
ed, late wife of the said Joseph Parish,
Defendants.
ON the motion OF the plaintiffs, by their
~ counsel, the defendant Littleberry
Prddy is assigned Guardian to the infant
defendant, Polly Parish, to defend her in
this suit--and the defendants John Priddy,
Joseph Parish, William Priddy, John G adj
berry and Patsey his wife, Bartlett Parish,
Nicholas NJ. Howard and Salley his wife,
James Parish, John Parish, William Pa.
rish. Joseph Parish. jun'r. Samuel Parish
and Opcy Parish, not having entered their
appearance and given security according
to the act of assembly and the rules OF
this court, and it appearing to the salts
faction of this court that they are not IN
habitants of this countryside the ferther
motion of the plaintiffs, 1t is ordered, that
the said defendants do appear here on the
first day of November Term next, and an.
swer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in
one of the Richmond ne ws-papers. and
continued for two months snccesslvely, and
posted at the front door oslhis courthouse.
Ga copy.)
J. l Undertake, jr. p. c. r. 6.
lwet.1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Thomas Read, c. c.
CHARLOTTE COURT, sth Augs. 1910
John Alhworh, Pitf.a

CHARLOTTE COURT, sth Augs. 1910:
John Alhwor'h, " Pitf,a
against In
William Csenshaw, Daniel Cren- >chance.
shaw William Deupree, Milesi ~,
Boeot and Reps Osborne. Dcfts.
NE Descendant William cren:baw, not hs.
n wing entered his appearance according TO
the &c, of assembly and the rules of this court
Add y Appearing to the Satisfaction of the couft
that ne suct an inhabitant of this state, on Inc
me,ipn of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is or
dersd, thar he appear here on the first day of
November Court next, and enter his appearancc
and answer the Plaintiffs bill. and give securi-
~ Tor performing the deetee of the court, and
thstre eoaysof this ord.r be inserted in one OF
the nessspapess printed in Richmond Tor two
mon.us excessively and posted al the front door
or tire court house fihe said county.
s aCopy Tes,es
Thomas Read, c. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

RY virtue OF a decree of the superior court of
chancery for the Richmond district, pronoun.
eed ON the Doth June, 1910, in suit then there
IN depending wherein Aiies Selden was plain
iii aud Esme smock defendant, we SHAH, on
Monday the twenty -6rst of Otfober next, before
the front door of the late dwelling house % Es-
me Smock, about one mile from the cry Of hich,
mond> sell public auction, on u credit of three
and ak month";, so much of the TRACT of
LAND, called =.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
NOTICE!

r shall petition the next Virginia Lee
L gislature to relinquish to me the
Commonwealth's right to the lands ly-
ing inthe county Of New Kent, of which
Peter Pennet died seized.
STEPHEN H. LACY.
Snpt. 18th, 1910. (w4t)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
NOTICE.

THoNAs dLDRIDGE G Co. rcspcafuIlv
inf rm tier friends and the pubic inRene.
RAJ that they have opened store in the house
formerly occupied by Dasiel HigGinbotharn G,
Co. IN the town Of New G!ssgow, whcre they
WI Keep general supply Of GOODS sud-
abe 10 the season, which they are determined r..
seli on tue iowess terms for cath. county pro.
DUE, or TO those thai they can rely on for pune.
tUay.
Ne~ Glasgow, September Isl, 1870. 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
$50 Acres of Land,

Of which upwards of two hundred abound
with firewood, and the whole, from it's
proximity to Manchester, being but one
mile distant, must be annually rising in
value. 1t is most desirable residence
Tor genteel family, uniting the convent.
ences of both Town Sc Country, without
the disadvantages of either. As the sub.
scrioeris DESTROYS OF making speedy sale,
a. great bargain may be had by an imme-
date application to
7 JOHN MAYO.
I Richmond, August S0th, 1910.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
FOR SALE-That beautiful situation
: near Manchester, called
BUCK HILL.

which for heaIthiness, excellent water, and
hue extensive prospect, is not exceeded by
any place In this Neighbourhood. Its eie-
Walton IS such as to command an entire
view of the City of Richmond, and the ad.
jaceht Scenery. 1t has been lepg noted
for an uncommonly early and productive
Garden. and good fruit. There are about
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
NOTICE..

IN compliance with the decree pronoun.
ICED on the 10th day Of March, 1907. by
the superior court Of chancery holden al
the capitol in the city of Richmond, in a
suit depending in the sad court, between
William Barksdale, plaintiff, and Edwd.
Dennis, deiendaDt-WlLI. BIZ SOLD, at
public auction, for cash, at Cub Greek Meet
ing house, in the county of Charlotte, on
the 2Sth day of September next,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Notice.

THE co partnership Of d AsIrL H1ec rxaor.
HAM & Co. having this day expired. ALI
those indebted to the said concern are reqpcsted
to make immediate payment, and those who
have open accounts on the books oF The said con.
Germ, are requested to come 10 sestlemen,, with.
out which no longer Indulgence will be extend.
DANIEL HIGGINBoTHAM& CO.
New Giawg,w, September Is,, 1910.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
WANIED.

IA Lad ofrespectable, Parents qua.
4 n lihed as to education, active, IN
dustrious and Sober, may meet with
place for 3 or = years in Grocery, by
applying soon. Enquire ofthe. prin-
Ger.
Sept. II. 1910. (4..)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
FAIR FIELD,

Whereon the said Smock lately resided. as will
raise the sun, of eighteen hundred pounds, with
INTEREST thereon az six per cent per annum,
from the saic 10Th of June, 1910, together with
the costs.
The land will be aid out in lots to suit pnr.
chasers. Bond with approved secAri,y will be
required, and IS an additional security a deed of
trust on the lots will be taken.
James Wood.
William Mayo.
Richard Adams.
John Adams.
Richmond, 9th September 1910. ids
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Home Manufacture /;

Viz fine and coaSsc hats of every description
A regular zappiy ofcotson cloth on consignment
IRON the psoyidence TasnussctoFy, and will be
scld byfhe piece at the mill prices, viz ;=--Bed
.lckirg, stripes, checks, and plain cloths. Spun
cotton. single and double.
Homo Made Linen ShsetiDg. Richmond Gun
Powder BY the keg. " warranted OF Superior quail
ity. PHILADELPHIA Porter aud Ale in casks and
BOTTLES, ard Bee7in 5auels.=-
Harness Leather. Root Legs, Wax Cali
Skins, Colonred and 7lxek EoaEs.
February 10, 1870 If
ETwssn'sG 70 ALAS BY 'ts year goee
COOPER,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Gun Powder.

Warranted Of Superior quality in Kegs
ana Canuisters.
Salt-Pstre,
English Refined, in Casks and Kegs. For
Sale by ID. J. BURR. .
WANTED
A quantity of Willow wood for which a.
liberal price will be paid. A negro lad
will be taken apprentices to the Cocper's
trade. IL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
FALL GOODS,

winch VIII De disposed of by wholesale or
retail very low FOR Cash, as follows. ~
.Superiiue Cioihe and Ca.sim,eres. Sc.
cond. do do. Coatings and Fianneis.
baizes and Twilled Flannes, Cotton and
l. nnsn Cam5ricks, Satin and Lustring
tstbands Dun.sies, all kinds, Seeded and
Leno Musiin, LIST quality, India Leno do
lst Plain x Figured Jaconet Muslin, ia bhv,
Nelyets all colours, Corduroys. Cords and
seivess, Point and Rose Blanksts, Cotton
ana Worsted Stockings, all colours, For
toiss S1eH and Horn Combs, Bon,b ztts4
and Bombasene, Carriage Lace, and Ink
Powder, Cotton and Thread LAGOS assor.
ted, Ca'icoes and Chintz. Pound * PACK.
age Pins, Ladies and Genlemen's shors
MI Gloves, Extra long Kid Gloves for
Ladies, knives and Forks assorted. Pocifet
and Pen Knives, Table and Tea Spoons,
L'nnsn ard Cotton Thread, Ivory Comes.
Imported Bed Ticks, Cotton. do do. Blue
and Green Sarsanets, White and Brown
LinneDs, LIST quality. Cotton Sbir,ings.
French Imitation Cambricks. CambricE
Muslins, Bsndanno and tuilicat Pikfs.
reiece Cloths, all colours, Sc wing Silk.
All colours, Writing and Letter PAPER.
Westcolt'ngs, and Pattennet Shirt and
iet Buttons Cotton Umbrellas. An assort-.
ment OF Military Plumcs, Epauletts and
Diver Cords Silver and Gold Thread,
SILVER and Gold SpangIes.
The above Goods being particularly SCI
Iected for Cash, and will be exposed Of in
tances.
/ l.. JOSEPH 81
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tions, &c. fsi. -
matisn3 Drobsy,s
Bowel compIaiat,
Pain in the hacR,
, Pies Sore Mo6sh.
To prevent stone
fruit. iroth fsiiis
before it ia ripe.
To dye a beautiful
& durable black.
Scale OF deprecIati.
on of paper cur
rency, established
by the Geaerat !
Assembly OF virr,
.ginis, Nov. 1850
Frosty Cellars
Anecdote of an T.
rish Soldier ID The
/. American revcia. :
tiopary war.
English Moaarchs.
Acting q Pnh.
Meteorological jour.
nal of a J wifess
temper. :.
Maxims &c. t5,c.
List of civil officers
In Virginia. Gov
ernory Council
iorsy Judges Of
q the Court or APP
peais, High courts
OF Chancery, Gen
erat Court, &c.
Delegates to Gene.
raj Assembly.
Delegates to Con- /
gress. $50, - Z.
Superior and Coun-
ty Court days ia
Virginia.
Dittoin N.Carolina.
This remedy has
been used by a re-
spectacle gentleman
OF Richmond in z or
8 instances, and al ,
ways with success.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

teA O8Ak4ko
Letter from WsLarn-
; bert Esq of Wash.
irgton city, ON the
great ard annular
! eclipse Of the sun,
which, will take
: placer ON the 18th
Sept iSl1-pArticu.
larry as seen at
Richmond and its
vicinity.
An ingehious essay on
the substance ofthe
! Sun---Ditto on
the Moon, &c.
from the Critical
Revue W.
Thep common Lct=sa
Poem.
Account of a new IN.
ventinu for Distils
Ing, by p. Arring-
ton Of North Caro-
/ lima. ass ~
An account of a new.
" nvented Domes-
tic Spinner with
i six spindles, which
will do as much
work in a day as S
or & persons in the
common way, made
In Alexandra, price
from 90 to so dolls.
and may be mana
ged by a child of 10
years old.
A remarkable Pro.
phecy, by the late
Rev John Wesley.
Simple cures fer the
following diseases
THE greater part
original recipesl
viz. The Group,
Corns ,'Tet'ers, III.
GERS, Cbilblains,
Tooth ache, sAsue
and Fsve;, Rheu.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Tract ofLand,

4 TdCI OF Lana,
Lying in the county Of Prince Edward. on
the waters of Spring Creek. containing
40 acres by an old survey. This land
will be divided in any way to suit purcha..
sers. small part of the purchase money
willlbe required in hand, and the balance
in three equal annual payments; bonds with
approved security and deed OF trust up
on the land TO ensure puncruai D ,yment,
will also be required. Win be sold. at
psblc auction, on the tenth day of Decem.
Der next, if fair. if not, the aext fair day !.
at the above mentioned place, 80 as likely
NEGROES as any in Virgins, cons sting
OF males and females, of all ages and des.
crptions. Among them blacksmith, who
IS young and healthy--a wheeiwright-a
good cooper and carpenter, Terms for the
negroes; one fourth in cash, and the bal.
ance to be paid in twelve months. Bonds
with anexcep,iobable security to bear int
rest from the date, if not punctually paid,
will be required, and eight per cent per
annum will be deducted for cash. All per.
sons to whom the subscriber is indebted
may expect payment as soon after the sale
OF The above properly is effected as may
be convenient for them To Apply.
Richard Kidder Randolph.
August 21st, 1910. IDS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

4 IN CHANCERY.
Fluyahna county court, August 9th, 1910.
!; Edward Pace and John B. Magrudcr,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Penitentiary Store,
ArD
DOMESTIC WAREHOUSE.
ID. 7. B9rr,

In addition 30 the articles manufactured az che
Penisentiarf, oEess for sale an assortment
OF Goods Of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
~ JtST pUBLIsHtD,
And F or Sale at S. Peasants Print
ing Office and Book Store,
BATES
Virginia -Almanaek
FOR 1911.

Containing, besides the usual .sstropomyc
cal calculations: sc. j. ( 8 !.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25
Lands and Negroes
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber being about to remove
!. from this state, Offers Tor sale, yaiu.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-09-25

: assortment of
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GEO. WM. SMITH,
1t. Col. Commsndsnt
ofthe 18th Reg. Va. Militia. )
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-10-30

"Y,t his royal Majesty has not fall
~ed 10 sake on this important question
the sense OF the states Of The empire,
and of the secret committee of the
Coapcil of STATE, a large majority of
the former, and the unanimous opioi-
ons Of the latter perfectly conceded
with his Msjesty's sentiments on this
point. His Royal Majesty thinks, thet
Ly consding the future destinies of
Sweden to the prince Of Ponte Co.vo,
his well earn, military fame, while on
the one size il secured the indepsn.
de &c OF the state, will Oh the other
haad render i, superhuous for him 10
eng ige in fresh wars that his strong
mind, tutored by long experience, will
maintain national trsaquility and or
der, and secure to our faithful subjects
a long and und;ssuthed enjoyment of
the blessings of,Pesce and lastly, that
his son will remcve in future times
that uncertainty Of succession TO the
throne which some late lamensable e.
veD,s have rendered still more impor-
tart 10 his country.
/" From all these considerations his
r. al M-jesry feels ubiised TO propose
tc the assembled staes Of the Empire,
hia sesene E'ghnsss John Baptists Ja-
lian B..raad,tte. Prince of Ponte Cor
10, AS Grown Psince az Sweden. and
rs Royai MJesty's successor TO the
s dish Thrcne. Hi. rovai Majesiy
nsuse, however, expressly add the re-
s.rration. that should the said Prince
he chos.p by the states ct the emi ire
successor to the Swedish throne, h.
.nns;. pursusn; TO the fundam ntai
! W. oi ,heir kipgdcm, before he ar
t'y5s on Swedish ground, a,iopt the
tents o: sre pure -vangclical creS d, and
also sign s'milsr assurance, as he
SUITS ct the empire formed for the
late Crown Prince. His Royal Ma.
Iesty has now performed the duty pre-.
scri,ed 10 hin, by the Con titut on of
chs Re am, and now expects tie reso-
!utiop uf the States. May the choice
with they are about to make, secure
Tie glory and prosprri V OF our beloved
country, and thus fulfil the most earn
est wish, which his Royal Msiesiy can
ever entertain.
6CHARLES.n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-10-30

5. F. every license here must be
paid at tire port of departure, and to the
treasury OF The customs, the SUN of so
francs, for each ton Of the burrhcn OF
the vessel for which the license shah
have been granted. 9
6. The vessels provided with liren-
tses may proceed direct to their port
OF destination in France, wit out b.
ing liable to be ,ques.iouedfor having
been visited by English men of war
or privateers. They may even land in
port OF England the whole, or such
part as they may think proper, Of their
cargo, without being questioned for
having touched in England.
q. These vessels will be admitted
into the p rts of France, either in bal
last, or with such articles of the mer.
chandize of the North, as are useful
to the marine; aud also with the pro.
ductions of the soil of GERMANY and
Poland, permitted to be imported into
France, conforming never heless to the
laws, tariffs. and regulations relative
to the French customs.
g.. Licensed vessels, entering the
ports OF France above mentioned NAV
load, IN return, wines, brandies, mer
chancize OF French manufacture, and
all o'her productions of The soil or
industry OF France 6 ain and -four OF
every desert ton excepted.
9. Each license will be in force
only for q single voyage, iuclud ng the
g.iag and reJurning. On re-arrival I
the port of departure, French license
nay b. OBJ AZ led on the same condi-
tons.
10. The r,ns.er of any veqs-l To-
csined TO sail from the ports cf Ham
burg, Bremen and Lubbock. witlss car
go consi-tiog, exclusively of all other
merchandise, of riEber, spars, hemp,
and ether articles .ofSthe north, proper
'or the service of the French marine,
may apply to the directors OF the GUS
toms in the ports of France, respe CT
ING the disposal Of his cargo.
II. The laws relative 10 the en-
barge must be republished, and put in
inil force in the three ports before
mentioned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-10-30
By the Representatives. Of the People of
Vest F!2rida.
DECI - AfVtONr

lGis known to theSworld with how
much fidelity the. good people of this
tefritsfy have pfofessed and maintain-
ID allegianceyto their legitimate sove-
reign wbiisrany hope remained of re.
ceiving from hin protection for their
properly and lives. Without making
any unnecessary innovation in the es-
tablished principles o!$he government,
we hid voluntarily adop,ed certain re-
gulatious in concert with our FIRST ma.
gislrate for the express purpose Of
preserving this territory and shelving
our attachment TO the government
which had heretofore protected us.
This compact, which was entered into
with goob faith on our part, will fore
yer remain an honorable testimony of
our upright intentions and inviolable
iidslitg to our kicg and parent country,
whiar6o much as a shadow Of legiti.
"fut3 authority remained to be exer-
cised over US. We sought only a
speedy remedy for such evils as seem
I'd 10 endanger our existence and pros-
perky, and were encouraged by onr
governor with solemn promises OF as
sisiance and cooperation. But those
measures which were intended for orr
preservation, he has endeavored TO
fervert into an engine Of des ruction
by encouraging, in the most pcrhdious
manner the violation of ordinances
sanctioned and established by hims 5if
rs the law OF tie land.
Being thus lsft without any hope Of
protection from the mother country.
by being betrayed by a magistrate
whose duty it was TO have provided for
tn safety and tranquility of the peo-
pie and government committed 70 his
charge, and exposed to all the evils of
a sta<e Of anarchy, which we have so
loo deavored to avert IL becomes
our no t. provide for our own secu.
rity as free and independents state.
absolved from all allegiance 10 eo-
vernnent which no longer protects rs,
We, therefore, .he Representative.
Aforesaid, app aIing to the ~ creme
ruler Of the world lcr the rect,tude of
our intentions, do aolemnly publish &
declare the sevyra, districts composing
this territory of West Florida 10 he q
free and independents state, and that
hey have right to institute for them
selYes such form Of goyernmu { az
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courage as wdn as Judgment. he suf-
ie,ed bimsrff to be decoyed from his
regimen., was seized, aud together
with some other officers, imprisoned
and afterwards secretly dispatched 40
Rio Jansiro.
A skirmish had taken place at Co
lopy in taking possession of fort, IN
which the Monte .Videans were de
feated by the troops from Buenos
Ayres with the loss of8 killed aud ma
ny wounded.
Frenchmen in both places were 10
confinement. Leuiers was at Cordo-
va.-Gazette.