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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01


The following is the conclusion of a debate
which took place ON the 31st of MAY, in the
British House Of Commons, on the Catho-
lie petition, presented and most ably and
eloquently Supported by the celebrated
GRATTAN.-Ihe debate will strikinely IL
lustrate the length Of Incorporate folly, to
which the partIzans are led by their ho-
nest and iervcnt zeal for their masters the
British ministry. The diguiHed spirit of
Mr. WhH6rtud, deserves the warmest en-
comiums.--The present British Premier
IS perhaps the most bigotted man in Eng
land and rs conduct towards the Irish
Catlk Would not but warrant the Ian
guag9d4 N; Grattans--G american.
Mr. Wht6IlGd thought the speech Of the
right hon. gent~inan, (the Chancellor OF the
Exchcquer) enc of the most infammatory
things he had ever heard. 1t had false feel
ings, false principles, and false arguments.
After much eloquent appeal to the feelings
Of the House, Mr.. Whitbread proceeded to
speak Of the merits of the Irish. They were
signally brave and patient; they had rem
dcred great services TO the country, and il
was madness and folly to deprive ourselves
Of those services for any difference of rel;ei-
GUS belief When upon this part of the oues-
ton, he could 10: avoid impressins~upoh the
house the loss that would have been sustained
by thepubiic hsome CftAe distinguished Irish
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
II. z. A'nerican.

A London paper June Z, states the present cost
OF the war 70 be e5C,0C0 per day that is $50 O0Ol
per week, or ninety-oae millions sterling per an
num!!!
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

The affair between Mr.. olson aud Mr. Smith
began and is likely 70 e,sr nkesskat between the
PkEsIpENr aud I.yfTLE BEL is1he Little
i'hlt Gred-frst-sa-tid Mr.. Smith. The PfcsGitut
was sictoriouszr6 will be Mr.. Madison. The ut
tic Belt had ,rnumber killed aud wounded--ATr.
Smith has very Few friends left alive. The President
had ono boy Slightly burt--Mr. Erying has received
aLITTLE SCRATCH. The President was injured
IN the iigging--Mr Madison has suffered in the o.
pnion OF two or three c,litors The Little Belt with
difficulty got into HalifaySr Smith il reluctantly
embraced by the 6 British party y The President
completed her ciiize, ard put to sea aeain-AIr Ma
ieon Will i'nsh his voyage, sad be ordered ano-
thcr.--aICtaphor apart--we believe Mr. Madison
has suffered in the opinion OF very few K any--
Wide Mr. Smith has sunk in the estimation of most,
X not all.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

IN inc same ratio Tor every Intermediate number,
and 6s. 3D. for every light 25 and an additional
duty OF 50per cent. on the above rates.
The tax upon every male servant employed by one
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

From the schedule of British taxes it appears that
there IS paid annually by every householder on every
hire hearth stove i'm DWELLING. rs folIows. III,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
September 6, 1911.

THAT Petition will be presented to
J. the next General Assembly. praying
that so much of the Counties of Hampshire
and Berkeley as are inclosed in the follow
ing bounds, to wit: beginning at the
mouth OF Cherry's run, at the river Poto-
mac IN the County of Berkeley, thence up
the said run to the head thereof, thence
due west to the top of Sleepy. Greek mo- n-
tain, thence with the top of thar mountain
to the line that divides the said County of
Berkeley from the County of Frederick,
thence with that line to the Hampshire line,
with the division line between Frederick
and Hampshire, to the road leading from
Winchester to Old Town, up that road to
Little Cacaphon river, with that river to
the Potomac, and down that river to the
beginning" may be formed into separate
County, and thar the public buildings for
the same be erected in the town OF Bath.
September 6, 1911. 2m
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
Will be Sold,

ON Thursday the 10Th instant, the follow
ing property, some Young Horses, Mich
Cows, some Fat Cattle and Hogs, one
New Eighs-day Clock; considerable
quantity of Hay, some old Coru, qusnti-
" of Castings, many other articles too te-
dious to mention. The sale will commence
at ten O'Clock, and the terms made known,
by JOHN HObEhlS.
September 6, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
BerruviHe Races.

ON "Wednesday the 25th instant, win
~ be run for over handsome course
near this town, purse, the contents not
We, known, free for any horse, mare or
gelding paving entrance and running agree
ble TO the Winchester Jockey Club, four
mile heats the first day, three mile heats
he second day, and two mile heats the
third day for the entrance money. Judges
WILDE appointed and the money at the post.
JESSE BROWN, Ssc'y.
September 6, 1911. !
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
Ten Dollars Re7uard.

CTRAYED or stolen on Sunday evening
- the 2sth of August last, from Henry
Hullinix's shed near Smith6sld, Jefferson
County, a BROWN HORSE, with some
white hairs, and two hind feet white, be-
tween Is and Is hands high, FIVE years old
last spring, trots generally, but will pace
little, shod all round--has been used as
Wagon horse & exhibits marks oft. Who
ever takes up said Horse and secures him
so that get him again, shall have the above
reward and all reasonable charges paid BY
the subscriber.
JAMES SHORT.
Near the burnt Mill, Jefferson
County, Sept. 6, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
CALUMNY.

Calumniators are those who have neither
good hearts nor good understandings.
Look on slanderers as direct enemies to CT
VII society, as persons without honor, honesty,
or humanity
whoever entertainsyou with the faults of
Others, designs to serve you in a similar man
Iier
We should condemn no one unheard.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
For Sale,
II TR1CT or LAND,

Containing 3i2 acres, within two miles OF
Potomac river on Cherry's run, in Berke-
ley County, the property of James Robin.
son,-ahout so acres of,his tract are cleared,
eight of which are meadow, and more can
be conveniently made--The balance Of tho
land uncommonly well timbered-Therc
are two small Houses on the land-The
tract well watered.-The large proportion
of we'll timbered land on this tract renders
it very valuable, as it is in the neighbour
hood of several good Saw Mills, and quite
contiguous to the Potomac river. An in
disputable title will be made the purchasers
the pre- mises will be shewn, on application
to either of the subscribers, who are duly
empowered to treat with respect to the sale.
WILLIAM RUNNER,
JOHN ROBINSON.
September 6, 1911. It'll
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
wAsnlNGroN CRY, August 81.

Gen. WILKINSON left this city on Satur-
day last for Frederick Town, to attend the
Court Martial summoned to meet there in a
few days. 1t is doubted, we believe, whe
Their or not quorum will be present on the
day assigned for opening the Court; in which
case 1t VIII, we presume, be adjourned from
day to day until quorum appears.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
FEELING AND FoRTITUDE.

The man blessed with feeling heart, yet
deprived of firm mind, like the precious,
but plant, fulleared corn, bends at every
pressure, is the sport of every breath: the
callous hearted man, whatever be his mental
powers, resembles the colossal marble Co
lumn; we admire its strength and shape; but
from its cold touch and shelterless capital we
turn to the leafy bower, and to the warm cot
tage He alone is perfect in his nature, whose
energies of mind are tempered by the softer
feelings: he then receives interrupted, the
sun OF prosperity; and tho often exposed to,
is never borne down by the blasts of adverse
fortune he bears about him, for himself and
for others, every flower that sweetens the
path of lte--evcry fruit that invigorates him
cheerfully.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
@sestmesttac @roefs.

BRIGADIER- GENERAL JAMES SINGLETON,
TTAS ordered the Oficers OF the 9th
L i Regiment, and all Officers commando
ing Volunteer Corps of Cavalry, Artillery
and RiAemen within the County OF Berke-
ley. to meet at Martinsburgh on the 2sth
of October next, for the purpose OF being
exercised and trained. and has also order
ed said Regiment and all Volunteer Corps
enlisted within the County of Berkeley, 10
be mustered and trained on the 5ist OF tho
same month at Martinsburgh.
ELISHA BOYD, Lieut.. Col.
Condo 67sh Reg'f y. ~.
September 6, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
For Sale,
A NUMBER OF GOOD
W.4GGON HORSES,

well broke to the gears. A short credit
will be given to good men, if not convs-
nient to pay Cash.
JAMES FOREMAN.
Mouth Of Opeckon, Sept. 6, 1911. 3
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06

IMPROVEMENT A mode of intellectual
and moral Improvement, of improving the
all-mportant breed of men, IS the circula-
ton and reading of good, that is, innocent,
amusing, instructive and virtuous books.
Parents when you buy suitable books and
place them in your houses, you procure for
our children good company. Company
always near and ready, which may keep
them from that which is low, ignorant,
foolish, expensive or. vicious. Give your
children good schooling and good books,
and encourage them in reading 1t will be
he means of improving and perhaps OF
aving them from ruin.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06

Freshets have lately done great damage
in Vermont, New Hampshire, Connect
cut, &c. In some parts of Vermont the
fall of rain was great, from the 18th to the
Esd ult. and occasioned very destructive
floods, particularly in the former state /;
manv mills, bridges, FORCES, factories,
barns, houses, cattle, crops of grain, &C.
were either swept away, or destroy ed, and
some persons were drowned.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06
8 ge 8a5ette.
Maytinsbugh, Sept. 6.
Creek Path. 2Sth Jnly, 1911.

War nth England news of an Eng
i'sn squadron Of rorce being about to appear
on our coast, creates no trlfiing sensation
hundreds, who have long been clamorous for
awar with England, now, when they disco
YER the clouds rising in the distant horizon,
seem to be as much alarmed at the prospect
OF war as other folks" AS for my single
self" ] make no further opposition. have
lately declared my opinion fully and frankly.
IL is we'll known that this paper has not been
backward, in common with other federal
prints throughout the United States, to use
Whatever influence it might possess to ward
oii such calamity: and it can hardly be yet
forgotten, that for these exertions, obloquy
the most virulent has been heaped upon the
EDITOR, by almost every democratic newspaper
IN the country. All opposition to a war has
been found fruitless, and why should it be
continued? Let it then come; and be the re
'Ponslbiiity for consequences upon the heads
OF Its real authors.
IN York Herald
Some subj The administration prints
sui keep up their courage, notwithstanding
Tue storm evidently approaches. The Public
advertiser observes that the menacing and
sained, will, it is hoped, reSOloe as to take
determined stand" This stand, it is pre-
sumed, Is to be taken in conjunction with a
g9odiy number of French troops command
cd by French officers g France" said the
Mon'tor, printed at Washington, E" France
Will aid US not only with her counsels, but
she will essentially aid US in the supply of
arms, and suitable train of artillery. she
Will also aid us with some of her best officers
ana skiiful engineers. AS the crisis now is
u copy li:erally) this is the only rational
cholce we can make-Let the people Of the
middle and southern states accept the aid of
tae French ndtionn Such, reader, is the
an5uage of newspaper not long since pub
hShed in the city of Washington, and devo-
Ted to the views of our government by that
very CotUin. now employed in the defence
G ~ the Administration against the attacks of
"ooert Smith Ibid
=, Same suJect.-By the arrival of the Purse,
last evening, from Bordeaux, we have the
agreeable intelligence, that Bonaparte has
gfaclously taken the earliest opportunity TO
give US proof of his appreciation of our con
1 y IN attacking national vessel of Great
britain, by Withdrawing his grasp from
great numbar of Anar;eon vaSsals and nor
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06

Aim 20 estimate the advantages that would re-
.nlt to his tribe from measure of the KIND,
i much to be regretted
The following letters from much esteemed
correspondent (Col Meigs, agent to the Cne-
rokees) were received by the last mail
Hipassee Garrison, 30th July, ISL.
SIR-Permit me to enclose to you the copy
Of a letter from Richard Brown, Cherokee
chief. informing me of the death of the Black
Fox, the head chief of the Cherokees, whose
decease is lamented by them. By the death
of this man they have lost the aid and guide
of an able leader, who by his gentle disposi-
ton, and good understanding, was remarka-
bly, well calculated to lead people OF strong
passions, ever liable to be misled by artful
men He always confided in and honored the
administration of the government, cheerfully
entering into its views and measures for the
promotion of civilization amongst his people,
Justly considering that his people were part
Of the great whole, and that their safety and
real interest depended on their holding the
u. States fast by the hand, and of being go
verned by their advce.-The Black Fox was
of unrnixed blood, real Cherokee, and bad
remarkable command of his passions. In the
warmeSL debates Ill tilclF udtloHdl Couiioils, HC
was never known, as | have been informed,
to have lost the command of his temper The
Cherokees loved him for his good disposition,
and esteemed him for his understanding. Some
may perhaps say, why do you say so much
about this Indian chief? 1t may be answer
ed he was indeed A MAN, the worthy head
of 1900 human beings, whom he guided
with discretion and wisdom in their connection
with the United States. Such men have a
claim on generous recollection of the com
munity. could say more; to say less would
at least be doing negative injustice to his
merit.
l am, respectfully,
RETURN j. MEIGS.
GEORGE WILSON, Esq
Copy.
Greek Path, 2Sth July, 1911
PRIBND & BRorHER-These will inform you
of the death of our old friend the Black Fox
who departed this life on the 10th inst,
have sent to Samuel Riley, to forward this
letter to John Lowery, VINO will forward it to
vol. You will remember have sent you
word expected he would die soon. We
made a. csfin Tor him, and buried him in a
decent manner. We tried the skill of Red
and White doctors but it had no effect. Iii:
death is much lamented by us all. hope the
next we get may be as good as he was.
We have sent runners to acquaint all the
CHIEFS of his death. am your friend and
brother,
RICHARD BROWN.
r. j. MEIGs, Agent for the Cherol1ees.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06


We copythe following interesting article from
9 The Philadelphia Medical Museum con
Quoted BY John Rcdman Coke, NJ ID.
Receipt for Syrap for the Hives
From the misfortune of having all my chill
dren, five in number, from their birth, sub
ject to attacks of Trachitis or the Hives,
found it very necessary to turn my particular
attention to that disease. All the common
remedies, as syrup of squills, decoction Of
Seneka, &c. had been found of little advan-
tage; at length fell upon the plan of com
bining the virtues of the remedies most cele-
brated into the form of syrup, which de-
nominated hive syrup: and whilst engaged in
the drug business, compounded it largely
as an article of sale. AS have been fire.
quently asked for it, by those who have in
their families experienced its efficacy, have
here given the receipt which will enable eve
ry one at a triaing expense to prepare it for
themselves as domestic medicine.
1t is far superior to every other form Of
hive syrup have ever tried, and is equally
superior to them in common colds, whooping
cough, and those other complaints for which
syrup of squills, &c. are SO constantly en-
ployed may add, that as it sometimes fer
ments in the hot months, all that is necessa-
ry, is merely to boil it down little, which
prevents the continuance of the fermenta-
tive process, without diminishing the efficacy
of the remedy
seneka root, bruised, , of each
Squills dried & bruisedS half pound
Water, pounds
Boil together over a slow fire, till the wa
ter is half consumed-strain off the liquor,
and then add of strained honey pounds
Boil the honey and the strained liquor to 6
pounds, or to the consistence of a syrup-and
add to every pound of this syrup l6 grs. Of
tartar emetic-that is, gr. to the ounce.
The dose varies from 10 drops to one or
more teaspoons full every quarter, half or
one hour, according to the age or violence of
the disease.
1t operates by purging, vomiting and sweat.
81 Any quantity may be made at time,
using the ingredients in the above proper
tions-Editor.
Freshets have lately done great damage
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06

DIED, at Philadelphia, on the 9th ult-
JosEPH CLAY, esq. formerly member of con
gress for the first district OF Pennsylvania,
and late cashier of the Farmers and Mocha
MICS Bank.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-09-06

The number of Bankrupts in the state OF
New orlS. under tie law passed April 9,
1911, was ONE THOUSAND ONE HUN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-06
Patriot.
From the Boston Patriot.
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

We have already taken a succinct
view OF the British and French svs.
TENS of commerce and seen how in
separately those systems are blended
with both the motives and the mode of
their hostility.
1t becomes us now, If ever, to adopt
and pursue with vigor, an American
system.-We have in our own histo.
ry, not only the elements; but with
some few exceptions, the order of a
wise, just, liberal and permanent sys-
tenn Of commerce and foreign inter
course. Let US then see if the power
full voice g.. the nation cannot call up
from the existing chaos of our poll
teal and commercial relations that
well ordered system which was con-
ceived and in grea. measure execu-
ted by the sages that achieved our
revolution and projected our present
form of government.
know that America can do this,
and whatever appertains to her inter
eet, her safety and her glory, ;f she
will. / know also, that a nation di.
vided against itself must fall. And
whoever writes or ac,s upon any great
national question, in the present situa-
ton of our country, without thorough
conviction of the reality Of both these
important truths, on whatever foun
dation he may build, can erect no sol {.
id and durable superstructure.
Let US then take spective
view Of the history and policy of this
recent nation, and learn by experience
and reflection to collect whatever we
may for present and future use,
both from the wisdom and the errors
of TIE past. While we do this, let it
be urged on the rulers and people of
America, in the language OF one of
the most profound and comprehen-
sive writer's Of the present age.
+" To consider If it be not possible,
if it be not even measure of consi-
derable facility to oppose to the hatred
Of parties the real interest of those
who compose them if the natural re.
sult Of angry and inconsiderate asso-
Citations is not incapacity to act and a
constant danger Of sudden dissolution
IF wisdom be not better counsel
lor than wrath"
With these views, aud this spirit,
shall as opportunity may occur, discuss
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-06
BosroN, April 27.

The foreign news since our las, ia
ot little consequence to the American
reader.
The birth Of a male successor 70
Napoleon ist, may be Of Importance
to France. 1t is said the infant row
al was Immediately named Kss of
Rome; others have added, and EN-.
peror of the West. Whether the
nurse, the populace Of Paris, or the
parent have conferred these titles,
does not appear. They seem, how.
ever, to want official form. Titles
enough, the urchin will unquest;onable
have and as they are officially de-
c'ared, we may perhaps be able to con-
cture what were the secret articles
OF the family compact between Ma.
poleon and the house of Lorraine. and
to comprehend more fully the charges
that the former contemplates in the
dinasties of the old world, "Empe-
ror OF the West" we believe is not a
mere gossip's tale. It appears 20 us
well founded opinion that Napoleon
Will declare and support the claim of
heir apparent to his crown and his for.
tunes, not only to the full dominion of
the Caesars and their proudest sue
c+ssors in the Empire of Rome, but
that he will add, or attempt to add,
to the most splendid secular title,
and the most extensive secular domi
mon that the world ever saw, whatev.
er OF authority and influence his peni-
us and boundless ambition can gather
from a new modification of the ruins
OF the papal sea.
BY the latest accounts from Cadiz.
though not very particular, it is mani
fest the English have bought honor
at too high price in an attempt to
compel the French to raise the siege
OF that place. In this affair it has
been currently stated that the 2Sth re-
glment was wholly des,royed--but
DIR. Park, by very humane process
IN yesterdays Reper'orv, has " COR
rected the procedure" of common rea
port, and restored to life, all but 200
which he says was the part of that
regiment employed in the expediti-
on.
BY all accounts, lord Tallavera is
treading back his steps in the path of
his Bus'ac victories, and Massena hy
feeting his front, is retaking from his
brow the same laurels which his lord.
ship won last fall.
Nothing has vet arrived from France
sufficiently effic icious to change doubt
TO certainty m CHI less to make black
white, or white black.
Patriot.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-06
CARLroNHoUsE, Feb. IA, 1911.

The Prince of Wales considers the
moment tn be arrived, which calls for
his decicion with respect to the per-
sons to be employed by him 10 the al
miuistrstion of the executive govern.
ment OF the country, according to the
powers vested in him by the bin pas
sed by the two houses Of parliame emf.
and now on the point of receiving the
sanction of the great seal.
The prince feels it incumbent upon
him, at this precise iuncture to COM
municate to Mr.. Perceval his inten-
lion not to remove from their stations
those whom he finds there as his ma
Jesty's official servants. At the same
time, the prince owes it to the truth
and sincerity Of character, which he
trusts will appear in every action of
his life in whatever situation placed.
explicitly to declare, thai tn. irresis-
tible impulse Of flial duty and affec.
ton TO his beloved and afflicted father.
leads him to dread, that any act of the
regent might, in the smallest degree.
hive the effect of interfering with the
progress o. his sovereign's recovery.
This consideration alone, dictates tie
decision now com municated to Mr..
Perceval.
Having thus performed an act of in
dispensable duty, from just sense Of
what is due 70 his own consistency and
honor, the prince has only 20 add that
among the many blessings 20 b. deri-
we'd from his maiesly's restoratioo to
health, AMI t. the personal exercise
Of his royal functions, it vii! not, in.