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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-23
CONlfTSSIONER,S OFFTcE.
JUpy- 1 csc,
WM. w. HENNING, C.

Richmond, 1Ith No. 29th, 1911.
The parties named in the above mentioned
suit, are hereby notified, that have appointed
the 18th day OF the lst Mo. Die. January J
next ensuing, to carry into effect the aforesaid
decretal Order of Court: on which day the said
parties are requested TO attend at my Office, in
the City aforesaid, with all the necessary docu-
ments for that purpose.
SAMUEL PARSONS, NJ. C.
- w8w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-23
HoHorabie Robert Smith,
Secretary u State.

The Duke dc Ca4oye 10 Mr.. Russell
Paris, 18Th Jan 1911.
SIR,
! have read with much attention your
note Of the 18th Of January, relative TO the
licences intended TO favor the commerce of
the Americans iu France, this system had
been conceived before the revocation Of the
DEGREES Of Berlin and Milan Lad been rcsoiv-
cd upoR. Now circumstances are changed
by the resolution taken by tho United States,
TO cause their Gag and their independence to
be respected. That which has beer done
before dis last epoch can no longer serve as
rule under actual circumstances.
Accept the assurances Of my high cousi-
Iteration.
CHAMPAIGN, DUKE DE CADORE.
The H5HoraHe
Mr.. FUgsrH
(T0 Be C0nfinucd.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-23
Virginia.:

az a SgPerio, Court Of Chaneery, holder at The Ca
f.toiin me City IF Richmond, tie 7;h day oil
Mayeh, 1907.
Green CLAW, PITT.
against
Eleazer Clay, Charles Clay, Thomas Clay, Mat
thew Clay, Mary I.ockett, Elizabeth Murray,
William Thaxton, and Lucy his Wife, Pris-
cnla Clay, and Hopkins Lewis, and Martha
ms Wife, Defts.
THIS cause came on 10 be heard on the bill,
answer, replication, exhibits, and examinations
OF Witnesses whereupon il is decreed and or
dened, that the several partesrS la render before
Commissioner of this Couif IN acseuiit OF any
real Estate. which they have cspeS zseiSS fccei-
we'd by way of advancement Eoln JGhar!csiClay,
deed IA his lifetime; that IN acAint bS also
taken of all the real est:tt Ms&h tbS said
Charles Clay died seized: TN the s&id Com
missioner report the value of aify' i;dvancemeut,
at the time when they were made; and OF all
the real estate OF which the said Charles Clay,
died seized, rs it was ut the time Of his death :;
that the Plaintiff be ut liberty, if he shall re-
quire 1t, IN ike manner TO cause distinct ac-
count to be taken ut his own expence, of the
slaves and other personal estate given by the
SAID Charles Clay, by way of advancement, in
h!s Lifetime, or possessed by him at the time Of
his death.
ACopy-Teste,
EN w HENNINC T. O.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-23

OF JON. RUSSELL, ESQ CHARGE DIES AT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-23

.~.'''g'it ED 20 The JAIL Of KusseI coll6ty
- a. runaway OF the 18th day Of Octo0er
last negro man Who calls himself ADAM,
and says, that his masters hsrec IS David
Ross, IN Richmond, tb9fbe was .5len away
from Pig Greek Iron York s'ftAir ~ last
tau Adam is about feak.8 incf higb
hght complexion, stror mad' sabout B years
OF age. is blind mhis eyeshis we ing ar
Pa'ei was very indiHeresk The oYheri re-
que',ed 70 prove his pr6tegty, Otherwise he
VIII be dealt with accordingt5l law.
THOMAS BUEDY, Jailor.
'u4SG'' NOV rs 1911 Q2tw)
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d COMMITTED to the Jail Of Russell coun-
= ty as a runaway. on the lst day Of Nov
p negro man who calls hiDseT SACK, and
says that his masters nauaf'is Join PAasants,
llcurco county, 10 this Fate, ands n that
he set him free 90 che a. ola Jack Is a.
boat ) feet 7inches higA dak compls zion,
~ made, about s. or "a years Of ~ bis
wearing apparel was veiytindiIereG The
owner IS requested to prove Us properly. o.
thcrwise he win be dealt with according 90
law.
THOMAS SUNDY, Tailor
Russell, nov. ~, 1871. I1twJ
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CORRESPCNDENCE

OF JON. RUSSELL, ESQ. CHARGE DIES AZ
FARES IN FRAECE.
1h. RusseH 10 Dlr Smith, Secretary Of State.
Pay1s, Jun. l6, 1911.
SIR,
Your letter Of the sth of November, re-
lative to the powers given by this government
TO its consuis in the u. States under It's de-
cree concerning licences, was received by me
on the nth inst. and the next day commu-
nicated ITS contents to the Duke Of Ca5ore in
a note, copy Of which you will iiud enclos-
ed.
remain, &c. &c.
(Signed) s
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Virginia:

1t a Superior eovt o. ChGaceyy holder at the &C.
!, .pifoi, IN the City Of Richmond, the ID day Of
September, l5ll.
Philip Norborne Nicholas, Attorney General Of
the Commonwealth Of Virginia, ON behalf of
the said Commonwealth, Pitt
AGAINST
John Minor and John Chew, executors OF the
last will & testament of George Daniel Spratt,
decd and trustees for the purkosRs. designa-
teas.in said wllSRob't BeyeIdey Eifc,sEs Fife,
& Wa Fife, WHO are aliens resiJeaFs i. Scot
land, AID subjects of the Ehitcds Esngdb m Of
Great Be3Sin and Irelanda IN DeFts
'ISHE DeisfaSants James Rfe, Ara William
= Fife, F6t haing enteredathier appearance
and giysA secuTiS according TO tireaet of As
scmblYand the riF@s of this court, and it appear
ing the satisfactitA OF the court, that they are
observation-disclosures of this country On motion of
the Plaintiff, 1t is ordered, that the Defendants
do appear here on the first day ofthe next term,
and answer the bill of the Plaintiff; and that a
copy ofthis order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper published in the cityofRicmond, for
two months successfully and posted at the front
door Of the Capitol in the said City.
A Copy-Teste,
WIN w. HENING, C. c.
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N Aaeha County Noventber court, 1911
John ChafdD, comPlL
against ~
Henry Esstcs. Moses Oyefton and Chaacty
John Atkinson, dcits.
yHE defendant tastes not having entered hf NJ.
,esrspec and eycn sesuity accor'ing 20 the aet Of
ssroilv aud &c rules o. tllis couri fHriteRpc
o,he satisfaction Of the court - t6e sad NC Is
sot an inhabitant Of this state, is dGsFtd n or
i-d t,at unless TIC said dciet liant p etes ~ ap-
,c,r bore on the first day Of va ch cleltFc and
,,-,re- the bin of the complainaN and Fve sNhn@
.,pcrfurn the decree 20 be renasred ~ thTause,
49, I'M shaI be taken for coHiessstfad NC natter
shereof decrecd accordingly And thai 1'cdeiend-
ants Oyerton and Atkinson be enjoned from payns
- ..crctipr. or Otherwise dispost., ofthc money
r. cfeetsin their hands 20 The oiher defendant BE-,
,onrnq. And thsts copy OF this order be inserted
soac Newspaper Published in Richmond for two
ontbs and tIs another copy Be posted at che wool
.oroftbo Con- thouse q ibis county oo .go sue
si,c Court days.
A Copy--Ies
T. r. LEIGH. {. a. G.
Dec rs, 1911 wow
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yoN. RUSSELL.
TIE Honorable
Robert Smith, &c &c
Mr.. Russell TO HE Duke If Cadorc.
Paris, 1871 Jan. 1911.

Nh Russell TO thc Duke If Ccdore
Paris, 12tk Jan. 1911.
The public journals and letters from
General Armstrong have announced to the
American government an Imperial Decree;
by which permission is to be granted to a
stated number of American vessels to import
into France from certain ports of the United
States the articles therein specified, and to
export in return such productions OF the
French Empire, as are also enumerated in
said decree. This trade 1t would appear is
to be carried on under the authority of I'M
perial Licences, and can only be perfected by
the act of the French Consul residing within
the jurisdiction of the United States at the
specified ports.
The United States have no prctension OF
right TO object to the operation of CONNER
cial regulations, strictly municipal authorised
by the French government to take effect
! within the limits of its own dominicns but
am instructed to state TO you the inadmissi-
bility on the part of the United States, of such
| a consular superintendent as that which is
| contemplated by this decree respecting
trade to be carried on under licences.
| France cannot claim for her Cohsuls, Ell
ther by treaty or custom such superinten-
dance. They can be permitted to enjoy such
legitimate functions only as are sanctioned
| by public law, or by the usages Of nations
| growing out OF the courtesy of independent
states.
| Besides the decree in question processes 20
| invest certain Consuls with a power which
cannot be regularly exercised in the United
States without the tacit permission of the
| American government; permission that
COS h., Il
| contrary to usage, but because Consuls thus
acting would be exercising functions in the
| United States, in virtue of French authority
only which the American government itself
is not competent to authorize in any agents
whatever
Ii the construction given by the govern
mcnt of the United States to this decree be
correct, the government Of France should not
for moment mislead itself by belief that
its commercial agents will be permitted to
| exercise the extraordinary power thus in
tended to be given to them.
] pray your eXcellency, &c. &c.
(Signed)
JON. RUSSELL.
f7is ErceHeHcy
the Duke Of Galore.
Mr.. Russell 10 Mr. Smith, Secretary Of State
SIR,
On the 18th inst. received a note dated
that day from the Duke of Galore in answer
to the representation which had made to
him on the 10Th of this month, relative to the
eXcepGonable powers intended to be exercis-
ed by French ConsuIs in the United States
in perfecting the contemplated trade under
licences.
You viii perceive with satisfaction that not
only these powers bat the system itself under
which they were TO have been exercised have
been abandoned
have the honor, &c. &c
(Signed)
JON. RUSSELL.
HoHorabie Robert Smith
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Prom the PORTLAND GAzE77E.
EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTIONS


Mr. Mh3ey--The Boston papers have late
ly been teeming with the wonderful produc-
tons of the earth during the last season. 10
evince that our eastern soil is not, by any
means, inferior to theirs ! would furnish you
with few remarkable facts, which came un
der my immediate observation.
A gentleman, in this vicinity, planted a field
of about an acre, with Potatoes. While
walking, one morning, il this field, he was
surprised by wonderful huzzing which APP
peared to proceed from among tie potatoe
vines. He applied his car to the ground and
distinctly heard the potatoes whispering to
each other, " Lie yturthe1'; don't crosvd -
On uncovering hill he found, that although
there had been but one potatoe thrown into
each hill and the hills had been situated at
field for the number which had been produced,
and that they had been elbowing and fighting
each other until there was scarcely one potatoe
with whole skin.
On farm near this town was raised from
single clover seed two and an half tons of
Herds grass, each spire Of which measured
inch diameter. examining the cavities Of
the spires they were found to be Rifle barrels,
and each spire to Contain an ounce Dali with
the usual charge OF powder.
A NeriEo eve in this place WAS safely deli
vered of two lambs, weighing ol,e 50 the O.
Their "A lbs. What is very remarkable, i'm
medatey after their birth they spoke the Por-
tusuese language to perfectlon.( 1t is said
chat the owner intends to keep them as in
structors of that language; and it i supposed
that he will clear money enough from them
to pay the debts of Great Britain. .Slhsratc
ShecGtztores Ii, 0yibvs Merinorum
From single bean Which was dropped
b. accident in a garden in this town there
sprouted very stiff stem, on the summit Of
which grew a large earthen pot fileds with
baked beans and very sizcacie piece CT Pori1\
liz the middle of It.
If ally one doubts the above statements
they may be satisfied of their truth by calling
on FACT.
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

Within a few days, several very valuable
houses principally Of brick, and three stories
high) have been discovered in this city, These
houses have been for years so completely
enveloped In forests of poplar trees that very
few even of the inhabitants had seen them
and strangers may have passed them without
having suspected that the city could boast
such number of fine buildings. But, fortu-
nately, the caterpilers commenced the work
of Improvement, and the axe has done much
towards completing it. A great number Of
these filthy and unsightly poplars, have been
cleared out of the street-and many parts Of
the city wear new and highly improved aps
pearance. 5l6any Aalanees
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Editor Of the Edin6uSg Stnf, however, did
not relish the attention that was paid to tho
pupil of Mendoza; and he even had the hardi-
hood, not only to publish his disapprotstict1
of it, but, what was infinitely more ihtolefa'
bic, to throw out some pretty severe sara
casms upon the noble art and mystery of Box.
ing. Cribs honor was OF course nettled BY
such treatment; and he accordingly addressed
the following card to the Editor of the Star
Mr.. Crib presents his respects to the Ed.
tor of the Edinburg Star.-Mr. Crib saw
with what satisfaction the Editor may SUBS
pose) the paragraph relating to him in late
paper, and he will take the opportunity Of
soon passing through Edinburg, to make
due personal acknowledgements for the favor
done him.-Ury, by Stonehaven, 2sth July,
1911.
TO this card, the Editor, in his paper of
the 9th August, makes the following reply
off Mr.. Crib, by Personal acknowledge.
mentS, means any thing in his Professional line,
as we are not adopts in the noble science Of
boxing, we think it would be but fair to give
us a little time to procure Champion, and
put him in training perhaps Mr. Crisis
friend, at Aberdeen, might be induced to suz
perintend his education"
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GENERAL ORDERS,
Head Quarters at VaH4dolid, June s

Head Quarters at VaHDdoHd, Jane s.
Whenever detachment oftroops is attack
ed ON the road, and the inhabitants of the
town upon whose territory the attack took
place, have not given information of the con-
cealed post or ambuscade to the commander
of the detachment, the town shall be given up
to piilage, and the most culpable Inhabitants
snail be arrested and delivered over to mill
twy commission; and in case OF any repetl-
ton OF the same circumstance, the town shall
be burnt
The ringing of bells on the approach of
French troops, is prohibited. The person
who gives or executes orders for ringing or
bells on such an occasion, SHALL be shot.
The Military chiefs and commandants OF
Forresses are specially charged with the ex-
eCution of these orders.
BY command of
Marshal Duke of IsTR1A.
General in chief of the army OF the North OF
Spain
(Signed) Baron Lee ANUS >.
Chief of the Staff
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THE AMI IN OFFICE;
A FABLE:
A FABLE:
The .GPPLIcAgIoE # e.!ich is fr.ff 70 the Ntrt
(n,,r-~eNp

The APPLIcAgIoN If q,!ich is t.ft 70 the Meet
Co@SreSs.
An Ant there was, hose forward prate
COntToi'd all matters lii debate
Whether he knew the thing OF 10,
His tongue eteFnaiiy would go,
For he had impudence at will,
And boosted universal skill.
Ambition WAS his point IL view;
Thus by degrees to pow'r he grew.
Behold him now his drift attain:
He's made chief treas 'rer Of the grain.
But as their ancient laws are just,
And punish breach of public trust,
lis orler'd (lest wrong application
Should starve that wise industrious nation)
That all accounts be stated clear,
Their stock, and what defray'd the year;
TINT auditors shall these inspect,
And public rapine thus be CHECKED.
For this the solemn day was set,
The auditors i'll council met:
The graiT'ry-keeper must explain,
And balance his account of grain.
He brought (since he could not refuse them
Some scraps OF paper 70 anuse them
An honest pi>mire, warm with zeal,
In Justice to the public wead,
Thus spoke. The nations hoard IS low:
From whence does this profusion flow Z?
] know our annual funds amount;
Why such expense and where's tn account
With wonted arrogance and pride,
The Ant in Office thus repiy'd:
Consider, Sjrs, were secrets told,
How could the best schemd projects hold?
Should We state-mysteries disclose,
'rwould lay us open to our foes.
NV duty and my well-known zeal
Bid me our present schemes conceal:
But, on my honor, all tn expense
erhough vasO was for the swarln's defence.
They pass'd tn account as fair and just,
And voted him implicit trust.
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ADVICE TO THE FAIR SEX

BY a LADY.
We beauties, or such as would beauties be
fam'd,
Lay patches and washes aid painting aside
Go burn all the glasses that ever were Tram d,
The gewgaws OF fashion and nicknacks OF
pride.
A nostrum to Gull from the toilet of reason,
IT'S easy, tits cheap, and It's ever in season,
When art has IN vain her cosmetics ap-
ply'd.
Good nature, believe nc, s the snoOthest
of varnish,
Which ever bedimpled the beautiful check
Nor time nor no tint Can its excellence tar
Dish,
1t holds on so long and it lies on so sleek
lis more than the blush of the rose In the
morning,
The white of the lily is not so atorning;
All accident proof, and all scrutiny scorn-
ing,
Ills ease to the witty, * wit to the weak.
IT'S surely the girdle that Venus was bound
81 with,
81 The graces, her handmaids, all proud, pu,
y 1t on;
IT'S surely the radiance Aurora is crown'd
with,
Who, smiling, arises and waits for the SIN.
Oh /. wear it, We lasses, on every occasion :
Ills the noblest reprcof, It's the strongest
persuasion;
Twill keeps nay, twill almost retrieve re-
pntation.
And last, and look lively sphen beauty is
gone.
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Next year again the granny drain'd,
He thus his innocence maintaln'd:
Think how our present matters stand,
What dangers threat from ev'ry hand;
What hosts Of turkeys stroll for food,
No farmers wife but hath her brood.
Consider, when invasion's near,
Intelligence must cost us dear;
And, IN this ticklish situation,
A secret told betrays the nation.
But, on my honor, all tn expense
Tho vast) was for the swarm's defence.
Again, without examination,
They thank'd his sage administration.
The year revolves. Their treasure spent,
Again in secret service went.
His honor too again was pledged,
To satisfy the charge ALLEGED.
When thus, with panic shame possessed,
An auditor his friends address'd:
What are we ministerial tools.
We little knaves are greater fools.
At last this secret is eXpior'd
IT'S our corruption ,hins the hoard.
For ev'ry grain we touch'd at least
A thousand his own heap increased.
Then far his kin, and .tav'rHe shies,
IN hundred hardly could suffice.
Thus, for paltry, sneaking bribe,
We cheat ourselves. and all the tribe:
Fer all the magazine contains,
Grows from our annual toll and pains,
They vote tn account shall Be inspected
The cunning plunderer is detected;
The fraud is sentenced; and lis hoard,
As due, to public use restor'd.
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Of towns, or to commissioners OF ponce,
where there are such.
u. ATTRACTIONS of the preceding article shall
be punished with ten years Imprisonment.
l3. The Governor General OF the different
governments, and the Intendent General, are
charged, each In his own department., with the
execution of the present ordinance, which
shall be printed, published, and liked up IN all
the usu4l places.
TSipnedl Marshal Duke OF lsTRIA.
TSigned1 De BRoeLIo.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-18
CRIB, THE BOXER.

When this doughty Champion went to
Scotland last summer, to be put il training
for the Boxing Match with Molnieux, the
American negro, his arrival was announced
by some of the Edinburg journalists in the
most pompous and respectful manner. The
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T7Oenty Dollars Reward.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in tho
county of Alexpndria, on Thursday the 10th
ut. Negro Wench, named NANCY, Z
dark complexion, walks with her toes very
much in, about IS years of sge-had on q
dark calico flock, which is all the clothes she
took with her: perhaps she may change her
dress, as she has sister living in town at
Mr. Perrin's, who it is very likely may har.
Dor her. will give Five Dollars if taken
in tie county if ten miles from town Ten
Dollars; and if twenty or upwards, the a.
hove reward and all reasonable charges if
brought home.
John F. Smith.
Ri )omf.ld, Oc'. l5--I6 d3teo3t
N. B. forwarn all persons from harbor.
ing said Wench, as 1 am determined 10 pro-
secute all offenders.
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October l8


Loft or mislaid,
A Certificate for 90 Shares of the Stock Ct
the Marine Insurance Company of alexafi.
''ria, tran.ferredby JAMES DYKES to the subs
scr'ber, 10Th March, iSo2,-No. 1893 to
24l2 incusive--and for the renewal of which
application has been made to the said Cons
pany.
James Patton.
Oclober l8 2aw3w
SUBSCRIBERS
To Doctor Frankiln'S Works,
Are respectfully informed that the Books
ere received and ready Tor delivery at tho
subscribers bookstore.
R. Gray.
October II st
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FOR SALE.
October II

A NEGRO WOMAN, about 90 years
Of age, with her two female children, one a.
bout two years old, and the other 8 months.
She has been accustomed to cooking * washs
ing Apply to the Printer.
October "
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4 MEETING of the Directors Of the
Fauquicr and Alexandria Turnpike Compa-
~ Is intcudcd II be held al HeSt-End, near
the tovn OF AIex@ndri. on Saturday, the
26h day oi This present north, October
i; ten o'~lock, A NJ when it is proposed TO
arp int Treasurer for the Company, 70
serve until the TEXT annual meeting OF the
Stockholders. 1t is also pr posed to decide,
leti itivc!y, on the rout. aud to cnrage for
the opening and pavement Of several niles
i the ID, tesi"n;lss o. the present turf
PIE road, soma here nc,r Fairfax Court
.ouse. pmctual attendance OF all the IL
rcclors is requested.
Bernard Hoe, President.
October IL d
NJ The Editor of the Winchester Ca
zct,c, VIII please insert the above and send
hi n 5 ac ouNt TO CHS ofiice
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Port Of alexandra.

ENTERED,
Ship Commerce, Crowuhill, Lisbon--bai~
last to the master.
CLEARED
Schooner Combine, Todd, Wilmington
n. G.. by the master.
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PUBLIC SALE.

On MONDAY next, will lie sold, on the
premises,
A neat two story frame Dwell
ling House, situated on the cas-, side of Uni
On street, between Duke ard WOLF streets.
Terms will be made known 1T the place Of
sale.
P. G.. Marfteller.
October l8 dts