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Public Sale.

On Tuesday the 10th August, at 10 O'Clock,
on the Premises, the subscriber will expose
at Public Sale, for ready money,
A Tract of Land, containing
One Hundred and Seventy Acres, situated OIL
the Post Road Leading from Alexandria to
Occoquan, FIVE miles from the former, and
seven miles from the latter place-being
moiety OF the Round fill Tract. This Land
is valuable, every foot of it being suitable for
grass or small grain, and in the life time of
the late William Triplett. who resided many
years on this land, the part new offered for
sale has produced upwards Of Forty Tons of
Hay in season. An indisputabIe title will
be given.
James Irwin.
July Is: 2swts.
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lanes Irwin.
2aWts.
July l6:
FRESH TEAS, &c.

Just received and far sale ds the subscriber,
60 leaden caddies Gunpowder and Impe.
al,
IL quarter chests and boxes do:
do. large Hyson,
IS do. and boxes Young Hyson
do. Hyson Skin
Teas, Of THE latest IMPORTATION and
Of excellent quality.
80 barrels very goo Brown Sugar
Is hhds Philadelphia Rye Whiskey
40 barrels Baltimore inspection do.
1900 VT of Goshen Cheese
60 tons Plaster,
Also,
A general assortment of Groceries, best
Flour and Crackers.
Joseph H. Vaudeville.
July l6 dlw& law4w
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COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr.. SnO7cden,

Mr.. Snozoden,
As, by the last advices from London,
the Dollar is generally curren. and rated
at S. sterling in all recent exchanges for
bank and every other Kind Of paper money
in England, the present actual par of
British exchange with us is at twenty
five per centum. Hence the mere nomi-
nal discount is deceptive, in the present
deprecated state of British paper.
WASHINGTON, 9TH mo. 18th, 1911.
Friend Samuel,
When my neighbor, Ephraim Smooth.
received the tidings that thou hadst an
nounced the writing OF Proclamation
for conyening Congress, he was sorely
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Just Published,
For Sale BY ROBERT GRAY.


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Price with he Plates seperate, S375
Ditto with the Plates bound in CT. so
Ditto in Boards, 800
Or Subscribers will please call for their
copies.
JUST RECEIVED,
A supply of Carey's Family
Bibles, and Adgate's Music.
July Is
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grieved; verify, fear his heart waxed
| wroth. Sc Simon, (said he) since thou
hast been concerned in this business, l
advise thee to caution the printer with
out delay against such predictions in fu-
ture They have the worst effect. Ii
such reports are unfounded Continued
Ephraim) they hurt the credit OF a news
paper; and it is easy for partizan to
strive to make them appear so: Yea, ST.
mon, even if Proclamation, or any
other important measure, were in contem-
plation, or actually resolved upon, re-
vengerul or ambitious motives might cause
it to be delayed, or cancelled altoge-
. Their, in order to discredit all rumors
which did not originate from the faUored
source"
After I had duly pondered on these
sayings, confess, Samuel, they appear
ed reasonable; and l accordingly COM
municate them to thee for thy considera-
ton.
; am informed that intelligence hath
been received by the late dispatches, that
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, hay
ing arrived at Paris, hath kindly offered
to nurse, clout and make royal caudle for
his nephew the infant King Of Rome
on condition that his imperial brother
would drive the English into the sea.
The issue OF this important negotiation
was either unknown at the last dates, OF
| is kept profound secret in the ministe-
rial circles here. tits surprising, Samu-
ell, what an aversion the English have
lately conceived for the zcater, which
hath been heretofore considered their pro-
per element. Lord Wellington and his
| army seem to have been seized with the
hydrophobia, and most violently dread the
golden sands Of the Tagus. Some people
imagine that Massena and his army have
been absolutely bitten, from their scamp
ering at such dog-tr rate our politi-
cal doctors assert that many Of the latter
have fallen victims to the jul fever. tits
thought, moreover, that Massena's end
will justify the truth of the proverb, Give
dog bad name, and hang him.
Thou vast correct in supposing that cap
tain Bingham would not recommend his
| first lieutenant to the notice of the admi-
| rally for {" stopping cracks during gale"
Such conduct, however gallantly perform
| ed, never was a ground of promotion in
the British Macy.
There is no necessity for thee, friend
/! Samuel, to be so anxious to hurry off Jo-
cI Barlow to France. l am assured he
! will depart as soon as he completeth his
| History of America, which will be a
work of great value, containing no "damn-
able imposture," but full of pious reflec-
tons. The other writings in which he
! hath been lately engaged are concluded.
Thine, SIMON PURE.
BosroN, July 8.
" Crumbs of Comfort"
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aLEX.aNDRI.a DaILY G.azETTE.
"To sHEw
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"

THE VERY AGE AND BoDY OF THE TINE
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"
TUESDAY MORNING, July Is.
We solicit the attention Of our readers
to the Extracts from the Review in this
days paper. If Mr.. Madison approved of
this defence, supposition which will be
generally entertained, his case is pitiable.
We here collect few passages:
4. "It Tone of Mr.. Smiths statements
does not even rise to the dignity of being
wicked or treacherous, or impudent, or
even false"
Here we. are presented with novel
idea of dignity; the dignity of wickedness
and so forth. No wonder certain folks
are so obstropolous After this, we think
the Reviewers had no occasion to talk so
much at large about Nh. Smiths :" won
derful discoveries"
g. eve will venture to say that Robert
Smith never opposed any thing in the ca
binet. He had not vigor of mind enough
to support an argument, eoen on the right
side Of a question:"
5. "Rut what has Mr.. Smith to offer
in extenuation Of his guilt in that most a.
trocious breach Of official confidence in
yolved in his relation Of the Fact :"
i. This marks turpitude Of heart.
| or a blunted, muiiled, wOoden-headed
power of penetration and feeling too dis
graceful in itself to be able to disgrace
the government it betrayed. Should this
| man renounce now his country, as he has
his honor, become British subject and
take refuge at the court of London, he
could not be expected to be trusted to carry
letter across the street."
Such, fellow citizens, is the manner in
which is described, by his own party, the
man who was nearly ten years in the ex-
ecus;yc councils Of your country! A man
who was requested to represent this ma
! ton at an Imperial court; and who was
offered the important post of head of the
'ie"sui' uop''' '"lo''' '"'ne' "no,o 40
lily o'oSh 'uus0 "o" u 'n0 oisAh''f-
es'0un0''' ''io n0io'''' '"o pau 'o'''"' ~
,'' w
Donaparte no reason Tor saying that your
50 80 w.. 80
'1' ' o'' r
The Enquirer says :" The federal
printers have adopted The wrong side OF
I'"'s''t-,hos are ,'''l'tsioo ~ au'alcG d
,.a.sno;n,. n ,,,,i,a t;,o;r ar,u,n,an4s o,n,
appear tolerabir.'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21

the collectors haschecn Jeff 20 ACCEPT Of s,cc:,
proof rs they dec'ird sufficient, o. to act under
the directions Of tlr Secretary of the Treasury,
which, NJ most iniancos, is an unsafe way Of
proceeding. The penal laws of the u. States
provide no punishment for lie crime of PERJURY
in these cases. 4 ,eccnt instance, Mr. ~ said,
had occurred in the districs he represented. An
Italian, eot twentyiays in the country, appear
cd before NotaryPablic, claiming the rights
of an American sSc.man. He ma,ic the neces-
s2ry oath, and pro,l,ced sponsor who swore
that he was born i, baltimore The tongue of
the man detected the falschood. The Collcc-
tor, with that atte,tion to his duty Tor which he
| is so remarkable, I'D both seaman and sponsor
Unprecedented. Thctttorney for the district loo.
hcd into the case, aid found the crime os per-
jury 10 nc, the falsely taking an oath according
to the laws Of the U.S,stcs; but as the law was
defective, rs above tatcd, the offence WIS no,
perjury. The Attohey-G General confirmed this
opinion. The offendrs, therefore, escaped pun.
ishment He believed other amendments Nigh;
The uscfuily made to he law on this subject
He concluded by oiY-ing the following rcsolu
ton for adoption, witch was agreed to-,
| Resolved, that acommittec be appointed to
enquire and report whether any, and what a,
men;lmeEts are necSs u to the laws of the u
States relating to tie protection of American
seaIncn, and that tf committee have leave to
report BY bill or oterwise'
/ The House then adjourned till Monday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21

the master. Els Majesty's ship is much
damaged IN her mas.s, sails rigging and hull,
and as there are many shot through between
wind and wate-, and many shots still reman-
ing in her side, and upper works all shot a.
way; starboard pumps also. have judged
il proper to proceed TO Halifax, which will
hope meet with your appreciation.
l Cannot speak in too high terms of the Of
iccrs and men have the honor to command
Tor their steady and active Conduct through
out the whole ofthis business, who had much
to do, as gale of wind came on the % night
afser the action. have to request, sir,
you will be pleased to recommend to the
notice OF the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty, my 1st lieutenant Adr. John Mo
berly, who is IL. every respect a most excel
lent osiicer and afforded me very great as
slstance in stopping the leaks himself III the
gale, securing the masts and doing eveiv
thing iii his power. 1t would be the greatest
injustice was not also to speak most high
iy OF lieutenant Lowell, second lieutenant,
OF Mr.. M Queen master, who, as / have be-
tore stated was wounded i'm the right arm
in nearly the middle of the action, and Mr..
Wilson, masters mate; indeed the conduct
OF every officer and man was so good it is
impossible for me to discriminate beg
leave to inclose list of the thirty two men
Killed and wounded most of them mortally,
tear. hope, sir, in this affair, shall APP
pear to have done my daty, and conducted
myself as ought to have done, against SO
superior force, and that the honor CT the
British co!ors was we'll supported.
have the honor to be, sir, with much res
pect, your Incss obedient humble servant,
A. B. BINGHAM. CAM.
TO Robert Sav'.' s, q. Rear admiral
efthe Red, CommaaGcr in chief Gc.
&c. sc.
-Mr. Monroe Secretary ofState to Mr.. No
rier Charge d. .46arcs to his B,itannic Ma
jesty.
De7sartment Of State.
June IS, 1911.
L had the honor to receive yesterday
your letter of the Goth inst. com municating
statement from Capt. Bingham to admi-
raj Sawyer. of the circumstances attending
the late unfortunate encounter between the
United States frigate the President anc
His Britannia Majesty's sloop the Little
Belt.
! 1t is to be regretted that the statement
made by Capt. Bingham should have varied
| III any circumstance, from that made by the
commander OF the American frigate fet-
ter myself, with the disposition of the Presi-
dent, which i am authorised to express, to
! make it the subject of mutual and friendly
explanations, its disagreea5le tendency will
be obviated. I am induced to express this
expectation, with the more confidence, from
the conciliatory manner in which you have
made this communication.
have the honor to be &c.
(Signed)
las. MONROE.
mr.. Dzorier charge d'.4qabes
cfhis Britannia Majesty.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21

Slli,
l have had the honor to receive YOUR
note respecting the late rencounter between
the American trigate the President, and His
Britannia Majesty's sloop of war, the Little
Belt.
tits very satisfactory to find that Won re-
ceived the communication which / had the
honor to make to you, in our first interview,
on the subject of your enquiry relative to that
unfortunate occurrence, in the amicablc spir-
It in which it was intended. Although the
excitement which had been produced by pre-.
vious and recent aggressions, particularly by,
the impressment of American citizens from
American vessels, even on the coast of the
United States, was great, yet no order had
been givenby the government for the recoye-.
ny by force, of any citizens impressed, from
any Bltish ship of war The orders given
TO the commanders of the frigates and other
arm4 vessels of the United States were for
the pAtection oftheir coast, and of their com
merce Within the legitimate limits.
need not repeat to you, sir, the sincere.
regret of this government, that such an en-
counter took place, and more especially that
1t should have produced the unfortunate con-
sequences which attended it.
have the honor TO be, &c.
(Signe6.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21
DOCUMENTS

AcooxpAsYINs riE rREsIDEwr's MESSAGE
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21
NsvenLet IS


Mr.. Pickens presented petition from inhabi-
tants in the western part Of North Carolina.
complaining OF mischiefOccasioncd By the SET
Element Of white persons on the lands Of tbe
Cherokee Indians-Referrod to the Secretary Of
War
Mr.. Bassett, on account Of the state of his
health, begged 70 be excused from serving on
the Committee Of Claims, dccisring that ne was
unable TO attend TO tie duties imposed upon The
Chairman of that important conanittee.-Exeu
sed
SIR. Butler also wished to be excused tom
serving on the same committee. He WAS slsS
excused.
Mr.. y. r. Williams said out ofcouitcsey, Ne
bad voted IN the maiorityo The questions which
bad jug. been decided but he was apprehensiye
n bad lone wrong, and moved for a rc-consi-
COTTON ~ the question. Hc hoped the Chair
man oftbc Committee Of Claims would consent
20 retiii his situation, and attempt to do the
bi-insss o which he had been appointed Tie
va 'esriIi that his relinquishing ms post would
be attended with bad consequences. No doubt
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21
JAMES MONROE

4sg. =. Foster. Esq. &c Go &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21

without provoeation; which might at once
have STINK so small avessel, AN convinced
need only appeal to the justice of the Amer
lean government, for that government to see
in its proper light the magnitude of the OUT
rage, and Offer Ia his majesty every repara-
ton that can appear due.
1t Is with great pleasure, sir, t,atI avail
myself of this opportunity to acknowledge
The promptncss with Which you came for
ward with the assurances alluded to in the
irst part OF this letter. and the readiness
'ihich yen Showed to receive any communi--
cations from me in regard TO the unhappy
occurrence which forms the subject of the
remainder. Az ~
i have the honor tosc, with the highest con-
sideration, sir, your most obed;ent humble
servant,
AUG. ]. FOSTER.
Hon. James Monroe, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-11-21

Mr.. MrLNoF rose, and Observed there was NJ
t9pic more important than tie protection
Of American scarncn, and vet he brl;ooe5 =
would be acknowledged by all who have given
consideration to the subject, that our laws ON
dSs subject arc materially detective. The object
OF these laws ought 10 be twofold. In the 6rss
place, sor the protection of bona fle American
citizens, ana secondly, for the prevention offbe
abuse OF those Projections by citizens Of other
countries not entitled 20 them. 1t viii be rccoI.
'ected' that the act for relief Of american sea-
men makes it the duty of tho collectors e. f,r.
nish certificates Of citizenship in the foarvcr
therein directed but, owing 20 an error of Con.
gress' no manner Is pFcscribedi and Of course,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14
JOHN HASTINGS.

NURs ERTMAN, cARDgNER, SEEDMAN AND
FLORIST,
HAS for sale ANTE, Peach, Plumb, Nee
u d tayf1e, ylfiricof, and Cherry frees, Of the
best sorts, and all now in a most fourishIng
condition---Also, Goose6erry and CMvdnt
bushes, with numerous variety of shrubs
and plants of the most rare kind.
Catalogues Of the above may be seen at
FITZWHYLSON & POTTER's, Rich-
nloHd, who will attend to any orders left with
them.
Gentlemen who are DESTROYS of furnishing
their Orchards or Gardens with the best kind 5
Of fruit have now good opportunity of doing
SO, as the approaching season promises to be
favorable for transplanting.
Orders should be forwarded by the first Of
November to Mcssrs. Fitwhylson & Potter.
Richmond, Sept. 9, 1871. (St)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14

WAS committed the Sd day of May last,
to Chesterfield County jail, a Negro
Man slave, by the name of BILLY, says he
belongs to John Randolph, in Charlotte coun-
ty, State of Virginia; he is thirty odd years
OF age, tiye feet ten or eleS en- inches high,
black complexion, has very good counte-
nance, a black-smithb by trade, and is tolcraby
well dressed. The owner or owners of said
negro are requested to come forward, prove
his or their property, pay prison fees, and O.
ther expenses, and take him away, or else
he will be dealt with as the law directs.
JOHN MANN and
VALENTINE WINFREF.
Keepers Of said Jail.
my lYth, 1911. w3mp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14
For saIe DIV WiIIiam. WardIaw

first door above the Bell Tavern, DIR. Solo
mons Cordial Balm of Giliad, for all inward
decays, lowness Of spirits, weakness in either
sex, Bilious, Nervous, Hypochcndriac, As
inmate, and Consumptive complaints price
three dollars bottle--also, that most eff
caeious, excellent medicine, the Anti-impeti-
gines, for the scurvy, Leprosy, King's-Ryil,
Scrofula, and all disorders originating from
an impure state Of the Blood also DR.. Solo
mons Guide to Health, price one dollar.
wdrn
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14

ME citizens of Richmond and It's vicinity
4 respectfully informed that "The Hjch-
mohd Hill Academy viii DE orened again o.
the I'd day of September, under the superin-
tendance Ct the Rev. Jesse Turner, a Young
gentleman of amiable disposition, Of appro-
we'd character, and liberal education. Mrs.
Gooseley, who now resides at the Academy,
will take charge of the female department,
and instruct young ladies in reading, writing
and needle-work. She will also take a few
10 board on very reasonable terms. Some
one OF the tutors will attend at stated hours,
to teach Arithmetic. The Academy is now
completely furnished with able and respccta-
bic teachers, and it is believed that Parents
and Guardians would find their interest i'll
giving IT encouragement and support.
BY order ofthe Board.
JOHN d. BLAIR, President.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14

NOTlCE.-Thcre viii be petition presented TO
The next Legislature, praying that Law be made,
authoising the Ovcrsecrs Of the Poor, Of the eoun.
y OF King and Queen, to mako sale OF the Plate s.
FURNITURE belonging TO the churches within the said
county aud that tic money arising tiicrcf.om, be
disposed Of agrccably 20 law heretofore made for
the sale Of vacant Slcbcs.
sept 9Th, ASH. (y5mt)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14
NANTED.

kCR tue next year or immediately ifnot now
ersaSed) manager for avalwable estate on
JanseS River, atew miles above Richmond.
Aperson trcm Loutlon county. who is well
ao2N2rteu with the clover hushandry, and
Ca. come highly recommended for honesty
scbf;etv, industry and skill in G,rminr. would
be preferred. Enauirc of the Pt,nter.
Richmond, July 18th, 1871. II
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14

Trescht price oil Tickets, seven dollars and
half
q X. WAITE will guarantee the pay
ment OF all prizes from their Offices but pur-
chasers must take notice that their name is
printed ON the back ofeach ticket.
Adventures inclosing the cash, in letters
post paid directed to either of their Offices in
New York, Albany or Baltimore, will be
puIctually attended tc- these who wish for
their Lottery Register, which isprinted week
iy, may have it forwarded gratis.
Mr.. SAMUEL PLEASANTS is the on
iy person who has Tickets for sale in Rich
mond, from q. & X. YATES Offices.
(3l
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14
ITcH OINTMENT.
Warranted to cureb by one application.
Hamilton's Grand Restorative

is recommended as an Invaluable medicine
to- the speedy relief and permanent cure for
the various complaints which result from dis
siipated pleasures; Juvenile indiscrction re-
sidence IN climates mfaSorable to the constit
tuoonj the immoderate use Of tea freqaen-
intoxication, or other destructive intemper-
ance ; the unskilful or excessive use of rner-
curry the diseases peculiar to females at .
certain period Of life bad lyings in, &c
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14
N OTTO e.

4 LII persons having claims against the es
4 \ tate of Minton Collins, dec. are request
ed to exhibit them for adjustment, and those
indebted will please make immediate nav
mentto
RICHARD DENNY,
.dctHg Erecufoy.
August 21, 1911. wtf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-14

A L monthly court held for New-Kent
IA county the 18th day of September, 1911.
Dickey Tyree & Isaac Walden by their coun-
sell offered the dispositions of Richard Graves,
Meridith billiard and Robert Dew, in court,
10 prove the nuncupative will of William Hill
lard, deceaced On consideration whereof it
is the opinion of the court, that the taking of
the said dispositions be continued until Dec.
court next And ordered, that William Gle
mons, Samuel Thomasson & Joseph Crump.
do appear here on the second Thursday in
December next, being court day, to shew
cause (fany they thing can say,) why the said
dispositions, should be received, tcestablish
the said nuncupatiye will, of the said Will
am billiard, decd. And it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, that Samuel Tho
mason and Joseph Crump, are not inhabi-
tants of this state, it is ordered, that copy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in some
newspaper. published in the city of Rich
mond, for two months successfully, and ano-
Their copy, posted up at the front door of the
courthouse, Of this county and that sum
mons issue against William Clemens.
A Copy--Teste,
JOHN II. KILBY, D. c.
10th September, 1871, (w9wD