davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-11-06
"MrGUEL DE ALvkRA"

otpt u.
There has been no fresh arrival from Portu-
gal since OTIS last, but the following particulars
from the latest Off a returns, and other anthem
tc Iources, have not yet been made generally
public:
The British army now in Portugal amounts
TO $4,000 fighting men, all in excellent heath 8,
spirits. Ofthese 81 900 under the immediate
command OF Lord Wellington, including Gene.
raj HIPS division. The remainder bre at To
mar, under General Leth, with the exception ol
one regiment at Lisbon. Further reinforce
ments will soon 90 out from this country. The
79th and 81 II have already left Cadiz, for por.
tugal; two more regiments are 10 follow and
another corpsis daiy expected from North A.
Inerica SO that 10 q short time our force in por
tugal will be yeiy formidable. Still however, il
will be far outnumbered by that Of the enemy
as appears by Msssens's Proclamation, which
asserts that he has under his orders tic, ooO
men.
CELER1co, mug 2f. The main body of tho
British army IS now at this place in high heati
and spirits Massens is concentrating lis forces
preparatory TO general action, before the rainy
season SETS ina rod which will he euuali,
destructive 10 his forces and TO oIirs.----I .ort
Wcl n5tcu, in the mean time is making ever,
exerion which bravery and prudence can sug
gest 10 meet tile coming STORM whatever it ma,
be. iuthe position which we occupy at presen
the Frcnch cavalry cannot act their only chance
will be IN a Charge by the buyOnct, and the,
know well that we are more than q match foi
them ~ such 90 encounter. Cen HiIl has take
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1810-11-06
Communication the Federal Gazette.
"LIvERPooL, Sept. IS.

LIVERPOOL, sept. Is,
Our harvest, whose commencement
and progress has been attended with parti
cularly fine weather, is now nearly finished
IN the principal corn counties, and the wheat
proves to be greatly superior to what the
most sanguine expectation had, at one time,
anticipated. Although it is thinner upon
the ground in some districts than has occa
sionally been the case, yet this deficiency
will in great measure be compensated by
PrOportonate increase of weight in the
grains, which are not only large and well
fed, but the quality also is considered to be
unusually hnc. 1t may, as yet, be too ear
~ TO form an accurate or decitled opinion
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Raebahannock Lou Grounds
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber is anxious to dispose
i of that VALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND. known by the name of TKnPLx's
QUARTER, situated in the county of Is.
sex, and lying Immediately upon the Rap.
.pahannock, two miles below the town of
rappahannock. There are in this trzct,
by late survey, 473 acres; chou, enc
half of which is cleared and under good
fence the remainder is heavily timber.
ed with pine, oak, walnut and locust.
The Improvements ere such as are reces,
sary to secure the crops. There are Up.
On this laud between three and four hun.
drvd thrifty apple treesl and abou, two
hundred choice peach trees. Fish. oys<(
tefs ard wild fowl may be taken at aR
times in the creates; abundance aud W ia
very little labour.
The subscriber counting upon prudent
purchasers who always Judge for them.
selves, deems it unnecessary to enlarge
upon the numerous advantages resulting
from the soil and situation of this most
valuable little farm. 1t is SUFFICIENT 10 saw,
that The farmer who would freely speed his
strength upon a generous soil, will here
fad the rich reward Of all his tolls.
The terms Of sale will be made known
By application to Anderson Scott, ir. at
Mrs. Nelson's boarding house, il the city
OF Richmond, or TO the subscriber resid-
ing az his seat near Miller's tavern. in
Essex Pleasant Retreat.
JOHN JONES.
Essex County, Aug, l, 1910 Nv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
ITCH CURED.

BY once uSng Lees Sovereign Ointment
The proprietor informs those persons & families
who are sJitnhg under this disease (against
The infection of which no person is safe) that
itthis ointment IS used at night on going 20 bed
il never fails 70 perform cure b. the follow
ing morning, as thousands who have used it
duyIng the last zen years can testify. The Pc
Guitar exceIcnctcs OF thi, infaiiibe remedy for
the itch, ORR cge.y other, are the certainty of
the cure wa siage application the ingredients
being SO innocent as 70 be applied with perfect
safety tc the trendefest infant and its being
not Oily free from any offensive smell, but e.
quaily agreeable with the pleAsAn,est pomatum.
Dr. Hamiltm'S Grand Restorative
Whieh the inventor confidently recommends
as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief
and permanent cure of vavieus complaints which
re.nit from disspated pleasures, juvenile indis-
ctetions, residence in climates uniavorable to
the Constitution the immoderate use Of tea
, frequent iAtoxicauon, or any destructive intem-
Apeskhce, the uniskiitui OF excessive use OF mer-
cafyish disesags peculiar to females at GER
tais pctiDd Of life, bad layings in, &C,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Home ManufacturGz

Viz fine and coarse hats of every description
regular supply of cotton cloth on consignmen,
from the Providence mandatory. and viii be
sold by the piece At the mill prices, viz :=Bed
ticking, stripes, checks, and plain cloths. Spun
cotton, single and double.
Home Made Linen Sheeting. Richmond Gun
.o"oer oy the keg, warranted OF superior quail.
iy. Philadelphia Porter and Ale in casks and
bottles, and Beer in barres..s
Harness Leather, Boot Legs, Wax Call
Skins, Coloured and Black Roans.
February 10, 1910. IF
s-PWauted to aIR. by the year, good
COOPER.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
HAMlLTON'S
Celebrated Woym- Destroying Lo-
zeIlPeS.

AtIlStO'
Among the symptoms attending Worms are
disagreeabIe breath. especially in the morning
bad and corrupted gons--Ilching in the nose
and about the scat--oonvulsions, epileptie fits,
snd semesmes pfiv7tion OF speech-iuegulaS
appetite. sometimes loafhing food and some
times v5rzeous--purging, win shiny and foe
It'd roois-vouiting-iaEge snd hard belly
paias aud sickaess, at the stomach==pAins ~
me mead aud tbighs, with lovness OF spiTits==
se~ fcy-.- with small and irregular puse=-s
ery eosgh--=excesaive thirs;=ssonelimes pale
and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the
s-1e biozted and flushed.
PessoI,s afflicted with any of the above syrnp.
toms should maze IN Mediate recourse ~ Hamii.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Essex County, Aug, |, 1910
VIRGINIA.

&.
At Superior Court of Cdarcery holden
at the Capitol in the Cry of Rich.
mopd, the 25th day Of June 1910.
lanes Dwlop and James Wilson survi.
wing partners Of Collin Daaiop and Son,
and company, Pits.
against
John Hove admir-. de bonis non of William
Deak!ns junr. decd, Richard Bland Lee.
Henry Lee jhnr. William Wilson. Cu,Iin
Aud and William Bailey.
THE defendants John Hoye and Will 81
am Bailey not having entered theikap.
pearance and given security accordlnfA,o
the act of assembly, ana the rules OF thus
coeft, and 1t appearing TO the satisfaction
OF the court, that they are not inhabitants
o! this country, Oh motion of the plaintiffs
by counsel, IL is ordered, That the said
defead do appear here on the Fl st day
ot the next term, aud answer the bill OF
the plaintiffs and that a Copy OF this or.
der De forthwith inserted in spme news.pa-
per published IN the city of Richmond, for
two months SUCCESSFULLY, aud posted at
the front door of tbs Capitol in the said CT.
ty.
A copy, Teste,
p. TINSLEY, C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
VIRGINIA
+. TINsLEY, c. c.
In Halifax county Court, In Chan
9Th Ar,riI


In Halifax county Court, In Chan
Gerry oath April, 1910.
Anthony Wilkinson, Plaintiff.
AGAINST
John w. Mann aud Joel Mann,
Defendants
THE defendant, John w. Mann not hay.
D ing entered his appearance and given
security according to the act of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court land it appefr.
ing. to the satisfaction of the Court, thafhe
is not an iDhabitant OF this Common we atth.
On motion of the plaintiff by his counAl,
1t is ordered, that the said last mentioned>
defendant, do appear here on the fourth
Monday in September next, and answer the
DILL of the plaintiff and that a copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in some
one of the News.Papers published IN the
City OF Richmond, for eight weeks success
siVely, and posted as the front door of the
Courthouse OF the said county.
"a Copy-Teste,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS, p, ctK.
lw tp.1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
& f N UIN f.
Patent Medicines
For Sale. at the ARGUS OFFICE.
Obstinate Coughs, Colds,
Asthmas, &c.
Are Immediately relieved and speedily
cured by the use of
Hamilton's Elixir for
COUGHS.

DEAR bought experience has taught thou i.
sands that oily and heated medicines, join
ed with strong. opiates or sleepy dnigs,
repeated doses OF which fatter and deceive
the patient for the present, by procuring
momentary ease experience, say, has
taught thousands, that the common opiates
and balsamicS, as they are called, fnaly
aggravate every disorder of the breast and
lungs, in their most distressing symptoms |:
that they load the stomach and impair the
digestion, inflame the whole system, in.
crease the difficulty of breathing and ex-
cite fever. But the qualities Of this val.
cable discovery, are evinced by perfectly
opposite ELECTS. a single trial will prove,
at it restores the determination of the
fluids to the surface ct the body, and brings
on the common heaithful perspiration-
that il Gis.cGyes and evacuates the tough
viscid phiegm or mucus, strengthens the
weakened vessels of the lungs, saeathss
the acrimonious humour when irrtates
them, ana finally discharges il. rhus Sri.
king q, the root OF the disorder, the symp-
toms are OF course eifectuahy aud perma-
nently conquered, tue reverse oi common
medicines. winch weaken the coastituton
ead give ssTengsh to the disorder for tl.e
sake OF undertaking for the pressnt some
ofsits painful enects.
To parents who have children affi icted
with the hopping cough, this discovery is
ot.the FIRST saitade, 40 ie affords iA.iae :
d ate reiiei, Checks the progress, ano an a
short time entirely removes the most cruel
disorder To which children are liable The
Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the
dose SO small that 40 difficulty arises in
taking 1t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
FRENCH TUITION.

Mr.. HYACINTH CRUsoLLEs,
7 ATELY from Baltimore College, 6here
IL he has taught the French language,
being now engaged in the Academy with
ID. Doyle and x. Dahney. has the honor
of informing the inhabitants of the city OF
Richmond, thet he will give private les
SONS, in the French language. AppIicat-
ons to be made to him at the Academy.
[t1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
NOTICE.

hTECESSITY compels roe to make fur.
~ Their application to all those whs are
indebted to the trustees ofthe Richmond A.
;ademy, by sales of lottery tickets of the
FIRST and second class and voluntary SUBJ.
scriptoBs, and All such are hereby reques-
ted to make payment TO the subscriber ~
enable the building committee TO pay aEff-
sreArs for work done, and ~ ProFRre
materials this winter in OF der keprdbked
with the work next spring, " being for the
education of our rising progeny, which orna-
aents and attaehes them to republican prin-
spies ard gives a spring to liberty aud in
dependence. i have undertaken the collec
ton by agreement with John BFockenbrougb
aud William w Yenng. Esqrs. the other
members of the :, amittee appointed by a
BOARD of trustees. AS the building of the
Academy has progressed considerably, !
1a;ter myself there wit be but little trou.
bic in obtaining the money for the purpose
Of carrying into effect 50 laudabie an insti-
luton.
ROBERT MITCHELL.
Deebember 9Th, 1909. Il
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17

tons Worm Destroying I.ozenges, which have
been constantly attended with success in a.!
complaints similar to those above described.
Hahln'S true and genuine German
Corn Plaster,
An iufaIlble remedy for corns speedily re-.
moving them root and branch, without giving
pain.
Genuine Persian Lotion.
The Restorative Powder-==foI the Teeth and
Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water,
sovereign remedy for all disease Of the
eyes.
Hamnlton's Essence 81 Extract of
Mustard,
For Rheumatism, Govt, Palsy, Swelling.
Numbers, &C.
Tooth-dche Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives
immediate and lasting relief in the most severe
instances.
The Anodyne Elixir
For'the cure OF every kind of heat -achc.
The Damask Lip Safoe.
IntaHbAs Ague s. FeOer Drops.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17

A General assortment of SURGl-
GAL LIS not. necessary to
enumera,c.
An assortment Of PERFUMFRY,
consisting of Essence of Bargamot, Laven-
der. Roses. LemoH, Milk of Rsses, sc.
sc.
A variety of SOAPS, Windsor,
Rose, Almond, Violet, Csstei, Venitian, S.c.
Tice's Chemical compound Tor
cleaning Boot Tops aud Saddles, which
will take out stains. produce a fine colour
and give an elegant gloss.
PAINTERS COLOURS of every
description, among which are, White
Lead, dry and ground in OIL, [warran.edl
Spanish Brown do. Red Lead, Spanish
Whiteing, Prussian Blue, Spruce Yellow,
Store do. Patent do Kings do. Vermilbon
Drop Lake, Reeves Water Coloures, Paint
Brushes, &c. SIC
HATTERS' MATERIALS, a verv
General assortment, comprising almost eve
ny article u.ed by Hatters for making their
colours, preparing their skins, SC. sc.
OVERS can be supplied with al
most every article used by them in their
lire of Business.
|GLAZiERS will also find Window
Glass and Patty by calling as above.
Richmond, 23d NJ Y, 1910.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Fresh Medicines.
v ALL s. r O G E r S

" A I l. & r O G E r S
Have Just received large and COM
plete assortment of fresh selected MEDI-
CINES and DRUGS of the latest impor-
tations--which, in addition TO their former
stock, form as extensive and genersl an
assortment in that line, IS can be found in
this City. Medical practitioners, and Cen
tlenen who sell medicines, will now he a.
BILE 10 get supplied on terms that will NEE,
their appreciation, by calling at the New.
Market Fridge ia this City.
A few patent Medicines emu
merated wiz
Steers Chemical Opodeldos
Bateman Drops
British Oil
Essence Peppermint
Turlington's Balsam of life
Dir Rawson's celebrated
Isch Ointment
do do Genuine anti-bifous
and Stom chic Bi,ters
do do Worm Powders
Wheaton's Itch Ointment
Craig's do do
DR. Lees Genuine Windham
Bilious Pills
Anderson's do
Hoo,.er's do
Doctor Tholnpson's aromatic Tooth Paste
ditto Eye Water
Febrifuge Eiectuary for Ague s. Fever
Hiinkley's lnfallibIe remedy for the Piles
DIR Cooiey's Vegetable LiiAer or Cough
Drops
Genuine Spice Bit,ers YO
AZ ca
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Blodded Horses, -

consisting of two Stations, one years old
last spring and distinguished by his success
,ul performances on the turf-the other
years old, of high form and great beauty
several brood Mares, two very elegant
yearling Colts, and two Fillies-all of the
most approved crosses and genuine blood
as viii be shewn on the day of Sale by
authentic pedigrees in the possession of
mo. II. COOKE.
n. B. About 10 head of sheep will al.
so be offered for sale at the same time.
]. H. C..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Selected Recommendations.

Being desirous 20 make pubic tor the good OF
o,heis tne excellent quality Of Ham!itons E.
lixi- prepared by the iate !fr Lee, have sens
y6a inc following account Of tas bemelit / have
reserved from it which nope will induce o.
ttlers 10 give 1t y tTai. Ia consequence OF a
bguise OH the breast received froa a fall my
hs al,h grew bad, nay breathing became very
ttiI!cuit, and frequently | nave had saddeniy TO
rise up in my bed with all tue horrors of mIne-
diste suif ocSuon- Add 10 these. constsn ,,zin
10 my breast, and cough, great loss OF strength
ana flesh. and you MAJ coac5ivc that my symp-
toms evidently Indicated an approaching con-
sumption. The advice OF most eminent ply.
sician was resorted to, and after wardsa second
ep2s deled IN, out without giving me any relief.
&Anotitr physician, Wno knew me and the Cir.
dAmsta ices of my case, advised me to give
tSu,iifpa's Elixir trial, saying, he had used it
in his ractire, and always found is to do much
: good bottle was procured from Mr. Birch's,
anil found reiiet before had taken half of il.
/ conuaaed TO u-e 1t ana was soon strong enough
to,attend TO business. On taking cold, some OF my
former symptoms return, but are always remcv-
eddy doGe or two OF the Elixir.
GEO. sENNER, Jun.
Ne. IL, BUDDHIST Philadeipsia.
Mrs II. Lee, New York. -
Mr. Abiiah Henly, Bndge.st. Baltimore, was
cured by one bostle OF Hamiiton's Elixir, OF a
very complicated disorder occasioned By : very
severe cold caught several months ago. He
brestned with the greatest difficulty, and was
often thrown into weakening swsats when he
attempted TO walk any dis<ance, and his voice
would frequently fail in such degree shat he
could onIJ attempt 10 whisper. lie ha. bean up
wards efAweeks wi,noat reiDsn oil his COM
plants; and desires 10 giye his paoiic testimony
in iAyor of this Invaluable medicine.
HhMILToN'S ELIXIR. is sold at S. Pleas.
ants Printing Oihce--wno has constantly fer
sale the
Genuine Medicines,
Of the late RieIsTd Lee, jun. as prepared by the
orgiuia recifts in possession of his Widow in
! New York, by whom he is supplied, and
without whose signature none are Genuine.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Penitentiary Store,
DOMESTIC WAREHOUSE.
y. 7. Burr,

In addition 20 the articles manufactured at I'll,
Penitsntiary offers for sale an assortment
of Goods of
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17
Genuine Medicines,

Of the late RieyaTd Lee, jup. prepared by the
orgiuiai recifts in possession of his Widow in
New York, by whom he is supplied, and
Nwithott whose signature none are Genuine.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17

HhMILToN'S ELIXIR. is sold at S. Pleas.
ants Printing Oihce--wno has constantly fer
sale the
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-08-17

The Editors Of the newspapers who are
authorised to publish the laws of the Uni
ted States, are requested TO publish the
foregoing advertisements twice week, for
four successive weeks.
August 6. Nv
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-07-04
NETWORK, y1fune 20.

4 gallant exblolt honora5ly re1yardea2..---
On the 9Th of October last, capt. Samuel
Green of,he ship Polly, bound from this
port to Falmouth,was captured bya French
privateer, about ten or twelve leagues S.
w. Of the Scilly islands. Tne commander
Of the spsiyatstr, after piuEdering the ship
ofmany valuable articles, took away all the
ships crew, excepting capt. 9. and his apr
prentice; and put on board prize master
Ind four men, with orders to corduct the
ship into. the nearest port of France or
Spain. ON the 9th, having sailed,a day.
for, the. French coast, capt Green seized a
favorable moment, when two of the French.
men were asleep in the cabin, and when
TWO raore hadjustgone below, to rrcapturs
the ship. aac instantiy sprang forward !,
nailed the cabin doors, fastened the com.
panion, bolted the hatch over the sky light.
and secured the man at the helm, Thu.
once more master of his chip, he wore her
round, and steered for the nearest por, Of
England orIreland. The Frenehmen be.
low'haying been two DAYS in their cIese con.
hnement. suffering with heat and tortured
with thevweavils which had wandered from,
the flee IN the hold and infested the cabin.
requested to be brought on deck, and pro.
missed obedience and submission: Motives
OF humanity induced capt. G. to. relieve
. thsh tom their distressing situation. He
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-07-04

brought them up separately, ard seer, !
them on different parts Of The deck. ~
the 1sthsof the same month, after SAIL.
in this manner nine days, without clos;.s
his eyes, he arrived in safety at Bristol :
England, Capt. &. is native OF this Conn
try, ard, as will appear from The expl;.
above related, a man ola bold and ens.
prising spiri..
For his brave and spirited exertions q,
this occasion, the New York and Co!umb;|
an Insurance Companies, in this city, ha,.
presented to capt. Green, and to hi, an
prentice, generous and honorable r, i,
Theefollowing letter accompanying til,, =,
liberal compliment, (Which, we VI .ierstapi
consisted of an elegan. set Of plate and \
check for se5er hunared and 5itys aol!orl|
together with capt Green's answer, hs,,|
been communicated for publication.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1810-07-04
From the rssman's ournal.
Letters upon French Influence.
No. VII.
the Pespis Of the United States.

70 the Psspse Of the United States. :
gIt was originally intended, by the writer.
;:ocff. these papers, 70 sunfnidthe history, as
we'll as 10 : display the character" of
French influence uron the affairs of the u
S,ares. This was precisely the pledge
which. he gave 70 the public. 1t was his
object 30 examine IN succession the various
viands and different dishes OF the great po,
litcal entertainment which France has gil
ven to the United Sta,es-s-ab ov9 zs4ae al
4aala,- -irom the egg TO the apple OF Thomas
IrEerson's noble feast of embargo. But
there is. a certain inpatience and ardor in
the public mind which the writer must suf.
fer to influences his conduct. though he will
not sufEerlthem 70. soperss il, As a.pubEc
writer, he kaows hrs rights, and will main
tain them with firm and proud independ
ence. The public have gheir rights also.
--s4Eshsy may manifest i6apatirhce, they may
exercise all the powers ct criticism, they
may read or not Rad as they please. But
here they mast stop. TAe writer will lis.
ten to advice, bat he will repsl dicta,ion.
Some appear 20 require volumes in mo-
men, upon subject which has required the
rejection Of years 10 merely deciding upoK
the proper mode 70 be pursued, and every
steps the progress Of which, in his own
poor judgment, demands great elaboration
and grea, sau,ion. Such SHALL be disap.
pointed. Such SHALL NOT be obeyed. The
author win, in this case, BIC governed BY