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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
Majority

Essrot Of letter from Wnsdinssen to tde Ed
to, efthe Petersburg InttiligeHeer, dated No
pen,be1 So
fsI inclose you number Of the Intelligencer
which contains the Report of the Committee of
Foreign Relations. begin now for the first time
to believe that WAR is within the serious view Of
Congress-British insult and aggression can be no
longer borne .Forbearance at this time would be
criminal submission. The English have in truth
turned pirates. They literally steal our ships con-
veying in the most lawful manner to foreign mar
kets the products Of our soil and labor."-Hence
it is that tobaccoi is something better than dollar
per hundred Fori is undeniable fact, admitted
by every intelligent merchant, that but Cor the Br-
fish robbcres committed under the Orders in Coun-
Gil, our tobaccos would find their way into Germany
aud the north of Europe, and command tolerable
prices. These orders it seems, are to be persisted
in. The consequence must be wsr.-This people
will never. trust, tamey surrender their rights Of
the ocean,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05


w MACHINE, for breaking, beating and
swinging Hemp and Flax
Which can be setin motion either by man.
ual labour, animals, wind, water or steam.---
Having devoted considerable portion of my
time, expence and labour to the construction
of this new and usefal invention--and being
perfectly satisfied as TO its superior advan-
tage over all former machines for similar pur-
poses, have ON the 18th of Oct. last, secur-
ed the exclusive right to this machine. by let
ters patent from the government Of the ".
States. gSarE
The simplicity of the Machinery, ant, the
low price for which it can be erected, the
great ease with which il can be worked, and
the, great saving oflabour and consequently
cxpence, with which its operations will be
attended, must render the possession Of such
a machine avery desirable object to all those
who raise large crops of Hemp and Flax--a
species of culture at present of SO much inn
portaRce to the rising manufactures of this
country particularly.
1t is my opinion that one horse power viii
be sufficient to drive machine with six
breaks & the swinging knives, with as much
ease as it could drawea light plough, and
those Six breaks will require as many men
| to attend them with one at the swinging
board-But as the labeur will not be heavy,
boys OF IL or IA years, or even women, might
execute the business as well, and this force
will perform at least 40 times as much in one
| day as could be done by the same number OF
common hand breaks and swinglers. deem
it unnecessary to enlarge On rhe subject at
present, and shall only observe that all who
have seen the construction of this machine,
have expressed of it their highest approba-
tion--and that am now.erecting a machine
in this place to be driven by water which
viii be ready in six or eight weeks so as to
ASCERTAIN the expence Gifts erection and test,
its utility upon Hemp which is now ready for
the break--so that the members of the next
General Assembly and others who may wish
to view the machinery during the session may
have an opportunity of seeing it in operation,
\ and its construction, after which shall be
able to state the precise number of pounds
each break can prepare per day, and liz
comparative superiority over the present
method of using Hand Breaks According
TO the best of my judgment, the common
| hand break can produce from IS to 1o0lbs
| per day.-A model and schedule will be fur
nished 10 all those who purchase Patent
| Right.
| VIM. HARPER, PATENTEE,
| Richmond, Virginia
| November 12 wAw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

COMMITTED to the Jail of Russell coun-
Oty as runaway, on the 1st day'of Nov.
negro man who calls himself JACK, and
says that his masters name is John Peasants,
Henrico county, in this state, and says that
he set him free at the age of 81. Jack is a
bout feet inches high, dark complexion,
i'll made, about SIS or 60 years of age, his
wearing apparel was very Indifferent. The
owner is requested to prove his property. o.
therwise he will be dealt with according to
law.
THOMAS BUNDY, Tailor.
Russell, Nov. 18, 1911. (12tw)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

| A petitioo of z number of Freeholders and {
| Their inhabitants OF The county of Amherst, pray
| ing that law may pass declaring. 2uhuoe Ri
yer, from Garland's Mill in the said county, Il
it's confluence with 1yc River in the county o
Nelson, public high way; and Tye River
from the aforesaid Junction to it's confluence
with James River, also public high way; and
to incorporate Trustees for raising, by sub
scripticn, sufficient sum of money to clear out
and improve the navigation Of the said River.
Ordered, that the said petitions be referred to
the. committee of Propositions and Grievances,
petition was presented and read from Mary
Ward widow ofJeremiah Ward late of kenhawa
county, PRAYING to be permitted 20 bring into
and hold III this Commonwealth certain slaves
from the State of Kentucky
Ordered, that the said petition be referred to
the committee for Courts of Justice. On mott
on, Resolved, That this House will, on Thurs
day the 5th inst proceed by joint ballot with
the Senate, to the choice OF a Governor or Chief
Magistrate of this Commonwealth to supply the
vacancy occasioned BY the resignation Of James
Monroe, Esq.
Ordered, That the Clerk communicate the
said rcsoiution TO The Senate, and request their
concurrence.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in
bill to amend an Act entitled "an Act incor-
porating d Company to establish Turnpike
from the Little River Turnpike Road to Eau
quier Courthouse p and that fessrs. holland,
Scott, of Fairfax. Coleman, (of Fairfsx,)
Buckner, Scott, (of Faquier,) Williams, Griggs,
Shearer and King, lof Hampshire do prepare
and bring in the same.
Resotved, that this House will, on tomorrow,
resolve itself into a committee Of the whole
House, TO take under it's consideration the state
of the Commonwealth ~
And then the House adjourned until to-mor-
row 10 O'clock
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
THE WAR on THE WABASH.

Whilst we commend the resolute defence
made by the United States troops against the
night attack of the Prophets party, we can
not helpremarking thatthis is the Second time
that the loose discipline Of American COM
manders has given too much room for peril
dy to triumph. The frat instance was in the
affair of the Chesapeake. There is some
reason to believe that if governor Harrison
had sent forth scouts and arranged patroles,
indispensable, one would suppose, in the
presence of an Indian enemy,) the surprise
would not have happened.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

ut a Court held for Cumberland County, 25th
November, 1871.
Sherwood Fowler ssr,,.r Pitt l1nchan-
Charles Garter Deh. s Gerry.
ETappearing to the satisfaction of this court,
a that the defendant is not an inhabitant of
this state, and he falling to appear and an
swer the complainant's bill, on the motion of
the pitt. by his Attorney, it is ordered, that
unless the def. appear here on or before the
next February term, and answer the COM
plainant's bill, the same will be taken as con4
fessed and the matter thereof decreed ac-
cordingly. and that copy of this order be
published in one of the newspapers Print
ed in Richmond for two months excessively,
and posted at the front door Of the court
house Of this county.
M. WoODSON, OK.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
FEDERAL COURT.

The case Of Livingston Us. Jefferson came
on in the Circuit Court on Monday last be-
fore the Chief Justice Of the u. States and
Judge Tyier.--Mr. Wickham appeared for
Mr.. Livingston-Messrs. Hay, Tazewell and
Writ for MIR. Jefferson--e previous question
ofjurisdiction was presented by the plead
ings, and after an elaborate and able argu-
meut the court unanimously decided that the
action, being for trespass upon land lying
ont of the district Of Va. was not sustainable
by the Federal Court within it.-Eng.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
Letter from William co5dett to Ephyains Pens
land, Esq. cf1Pias6n,g, Pa. dated
i,. NEwoArR, Aug. 80, 1911.

SIR,
have not, until now, had any good oppor-
tunity of answering your obliging letter of the
9th of October, 1910. / am exceedingly obli-
ged to you for it, and especially as it breathes
the spirit of freeman, which spirit always
warns towards those who are suffering in the
cause of freedom. Your notions ofthe liberty
Of the press correspond with those of all men
who DO not profit by the propagation of false
hood, and of ignorance. There is little else
beside falsehood, smooth and pleasing false
hood, that any man now dares publish in this
country. The proprietors OF the peblic prints
are almost all purchased; and those who are
not are in constant danger Of losing their liber-
W, their property, and their lives. But when
you know that am in this prison for two years,
with fine OF 1o00i to pay for giving way to
my honest indignation at seeing German troops
brought into England, and made to superin-
tend the hogging of English militia men; no.
thing need to be told you of the sort OF liberty we
have left. have seen with great pleasure that
America has gone on without an army, that
curse Of all nations. Long may she be without
one! For from the day that she has q standing
army, she is enslaved, and her people become
miserable paupers The fall of the Bank of the
United States has also been subject Of great
ioy with me. I here see all the fatal effects OF
the funding aud paper money system But Of
this you viii have seen enough IN the Political
Register, if it has had tho good fortune 70 reach
YOU The non-importation law prevents me
from sending oft am thing more than some
unD,jeys Of the Register but froTn the begin
ming OF the present year have sent some for
sale TO gentleman in Philadelphia, Mr.----,
OF whom you may easily get them. As long as
possible / shall continue to send some numbers
out 30 him I shall At all times be very happy
- hear from YOU, and most sincerelywish you
and your country happiness and prosperity.
am, SIR, your most obi. servant,
WIZ. COBBETT
mr.. z. FsstiasS, lPhA PaP1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
MORRIS & GAY,
It A II q r 8.

RESPECTFULLY inform the Citizens. of
~ Richmond, and its vicinity, that they
have commenced business on Shockoe Hill,
in the house occupied by Mr.. Peter Timer,
immediately opposite Mr.. Mark Richards,
where they intend executing work in neat,
fashionable, and workman-like manner. All
orders from the country strictly attended
to.
Richmond, Dec. S, 1911. (w3tt.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
The Vaccine Institution
10 7 T Err Y.
SECOND CLASy,

10,467 And not near blanksto prize. 100000
Tickets Six dollars and SixtJ-seven eents.----
Half Tickets, Three dollars Fifty cents.
TIE number and brilliancy ofthe Prizes con-
tanned in the above Scheme and the>punctuality
with which they will be paid, "a Considerable
part Of the funds being al, eady in the hands of
the Manaeers) render the Second Class of the
Vaccine, one Of the most safe and interesting
Lotteries ever submitted to the pubie,-The
Drawing will certainly commence early in the
Spring, and be completed before any other Lot
terry which will be drawn in this city. The
Price ofTickets will soon advance. Apply at
the Washiggfon Lottery Office, corner Of Market
and South-strcets, where the greatest variety Of
Tickets in all the Baltimore Lotteries, may be-
procured from
sIMKINs & CALDWELL.
Principal agents for The Warrington MoapDseat
and Vaccine Tusfifa,ios Lotteries.
Baltimore, December, 1911.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

T. Eey-day' Quite learned and imperti-
ment. Pray let me hear no more from you
on this subject.
S. What can you do! You cannot bite
me.
T. Twill stop your food altogether: Twill
not open to receive il.
S. In that defy you. act through the
nerves and muscles; and when hunger PIN
lches me, / viii draw. you open with ease.
Il. Nevertheless, l will masticate as
please. will take my pleasure and that
consists in laziness.
s. That is candid, at least. But for your
own sake, If not for mine, you ought to be
more industrious.
7. Indeed! Pray convince me Of that.
s. Why, as mastication is necessary to
perfect digestion, and perfect digestion to
good health, you will not endure as long by
idelness as By industry. The fumes of indi-
gesticn affect the enamel of the teeth, cause
a feverin the gums, and in the end render you
carious. What follows, need hardly tell
you; the breath becomes offensive, and you
will be afraid to shew yourselves, lest every
one should be driven from your presence !:
then come aches. pains, tumors sharp, acrid
hnmors. and a nameiess list Of ailments that
render you miserable.
Z. You may be right; bu. like to be i
die.
S. Bat if you perform your duty. shall
be enable to do mine: The breath that pas
SEES through you will be purer Your enamel
will not be affected you will shew to greater
effect by being coutrastcd with a lively red
in the gums and the general health of the
body being thus promoted, rudy lips and ro-
sy. cheeks will set you of to still greater ed
vantage.
z. Why. you almost persuade me
s. / wish could You will live so much
the longer; and wha, is still better, you will
live in credit. Only think of the disgrace OF
being corrupted aud compelled to submit to
extraction by the crosy-6W instrument Of a
vulgar dentist
4. The lord have mercy on me!
8. Have mercy On you! Have mercy on
yourself.
Z. / will, will. shall endeavor to be
more diligent in future
| S. Very well: am glad I have brought
you to act nationally.
| The Senate Of the u. S. have amended the
| Bill sent from the House of Representatives
for tbs appointment of Representatives ac-
| cording to the third census, by fixing the ra-
ito at one for every IS 900, instead of one for
every $4,000
| GEORGE WIN. SMITH, Esq. was this
by joint ballot Of both Houses Of the Legis-
| lature.
| For c. VIM. Smith, Esq. 100
| James Barbour, Esq. 81
4 MafOritv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
On The Case is Altered.

tIIEAP TAVERN IN MANCHESTER A
" GAIN---The subscriber having purcha-
sed and returned to the Tavern called Solomon
Gordon's or Leath's Old Tavern, in the above
place, which he lately occupied, solicits the re-
turn of his former customers, and such portion
of public patronage as his conduct may merit
Every attention shall be paid, and every exertion
made to discharge the duties of publican and
to give general satisfaction.
NATHANIEL CRILDERS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05
Valuable Land for Sale.
November 10.

PURSUANT to- a decree of the countS
Il court of Charlotte, made the Cd Dccem-
Der, 1911, Wilde sold, on the premises on the
24th day of Dec, 1871, on credit of one, two
and three years, tract GLAND, belong
ing to the estate of Henry Madison, decd.
lying in the county. of Charlotte, on Cub
Greek, four miles above Rough Creek
Church, containing about $40 acres, of which
about 100 are Prime Lozu3 Grounds, mostly
in an excellent state of cultivation, the high
Land also is mostly of Superior Quality and
well adapted to the culture oeCorn, Wheat
and Tobacco, and the plantation in nice or
der to work about 10 hands to advantage.
There are about 800 acres yet to clear, q
part OF which is low grounds. This land has
on it a Grist Mill, comfortable Dwelling
House, and is situated in neighborhood
which for good society, is perhaps equal to
any in Virginia. Any person wishing to view
the land may apply to Henry Madison who
lives adjoining it.
Bond with approved security will be re-
quired of the purchaser.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
All persons having claims against the a.
boye named Estate of Henry Madison. decd.
are requested to come forward on the above
| named day of sale and make them known,
and those indebted are requested 70 come for
ward and make payment.
HENRY & JAMES MADISON,
administrators:
December, $, 1911. (6tt)
VaSHE Subscriber intends to continue teach
a ing English Grammar, Geography, Arith-
metiek, Rhetorick, Natural Philosophy, Ma
thematicks and the French Langua6> the en-
suing year, at hisJfather's, in the Forks of
Hanover. Board will be furnished by his ia
g.. s..
Will be s 9 per month. This school will be
opened the tenth Of January.
80 JAMES BYARS, Jr.
Nov. 27, 1911. w3t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

HIS PRICES ARE FOLLOWS;
For horse per night so cents, or 25 cents 70
a single feed
For Dinner AZ cents
For supper or breakfast 81 cents.
Forlodging per night 10 ID cents.
Dec Q, 1911. T4t1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

GEORGE WIN. SMITH, Esq. was this
day elected Governor of this Commonwealth
by joint ballot Of both Houses of the Legis-
lature.
For G. VIM Smith, Esq. 100
James Barbour, Esq. 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

The Senate Of the U. S. have amended the
Bill sent from the House of Representatives
for tbs appointment of Representatives &C
cording to the third census, by fixing the ra
ito at one for every $4,000, instead of one fol
every 1000.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-12-05

Russell, Nov. 1s, 1911.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-14
For Rent or Lease,

A small FARM, situated near to the Lit.
tie River Turnpike Road, and within miles
of Alexandria. There are several acres in
an improving state of cultivation, upon which
have been made good crops of wheat, corn,
and clover, and permission would be grant.
ed to clear IL or IS acres more. The great.
er proportion is well inclosed The i'm.
provements are new two tory brick Dwell
ling and Kitchen, a frame House for an over
seer, Stable and Coach. House The stu
alton being healthy and elevated, command.
ing fine prospect of Alexandria, the city Of
Washington, tho Potomac, and the surround
ing country highly improved I; would prove
desirable residence for gentleman Of for
tune; but from its proximity to the public
road and the town, and there being a valua-
bic orchard of choice fruit, an industrious
man would find it for his advantage to be-
come tenant Apply to
Margaret R. Chaplin.
Administrative.
August IA. eo3w.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-14
Ten Dollars Reward.

LOST, fiom my. pocket, black Morocco
Pocket Book, containing thirty. five Dollars in
bills-two of them were on the Union Bank
of Georgetown, one of ten dollars on the
Bank of Baltiaaore, and two on the Bank Of
Washington, a. well as recollected--there
was also note of WILLIAM WEDDERBuKN
on the Bank of Alexandria, to the amount OF
40 dollars--also many other papers, which
will be useless to any person into whose
hands they may fall. There was also let
ter from Mrs. CusrIs, directed to Miss
BAyNToN, Philadelphia,
James Dawson,
Agent at Arlington.
August IA Ct
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-14
! By last Nights Mail.
NEW YORK, Aug. to-Evening'
CAPTURE
OF THE
TOULON FLEET.

BY an intelligent gentleman who came
passenger in the ship Maria-Iheresa, ar
rived at this port this forenoon from Lis
bon, we learn that the official account OF
the capture of the French fleet from
Toulon, consisting Of nine sail bound up
the Straits, with some thousand troops on
board, had been captured off Cape de
Gait, by an English squadron OF five
sail of the line, commanded by admiral
Cotton, after very obstinate conflict
Seven of the French ships had been car
ried into port, and the remaining two des-
troyed. This account was received by
admiral Berkeley, on the Lisbon station,
by despatch vessel from the Straits, and
by him communicated to the British am
bassador at Lisbon.
From Denmark.
BY the arrival this morning of the sch.
Eliza, Capt. Coggeshall, in rs days from
Gottenburgh, we learn that an American
vessel had been boarded by Danish pri-
vateer, the captain of which stated. that
he had orders from his government, not
to modest in future, any American vessel.
What truth there may be in this state
ment, we know not; at any rate it does
not agree with the repeated accounts we
have lately received of American vessels
being harrassed by Danish privateers in
the Baltic. Perhaps this is the toasted
cheese to Napoleon's new trap. When
the Eliza sailed it was reported at Cot
tenburg, that French general had gone
to NIemel to take the command of the
Prussian forces.
Many French troops had arrived in the
north from France.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-08-14
BALTIMORE, August 9.

Arrived, schooner Experiment, Ryder,
~ days from st. Barts-Sailed ed ult.
On the 9TH July violent gale OF, wind
came on. which continued 2i hours, dur
ing which every vessel in the harbor,
UPWARDS of 30, went on shore, except
two, both Portuguese, and 4 went to sea,
one of the last hermaphfodite brig be-
longing TO Norfolk. upset in sight Of the
harbor and all hands lost, except the cap
tain who happened to he on shore the
other three got in again: one brig be-
longing to New-York, Capt. Fowler, was
dismasted and condemned after arrival
among those ashore were schooner Rich
ard, Dickson: brig Mentor; Echo, Lit
tie; schooner Northern Liberty, all Of
New-York, condemned; brig Washing
ton, OF New York, went to sea and got
back safe; schooner Bell, Of Norfolk,
got back safe and sailed days before !:
schooner Catharine, Shepperd. of Nor
folk, loaded with sugar, entirely lost :.
schooner Rebecca, OF New York, totally
lost. Sloop Byllona. for n. York, sailed
the day before. Many besides those men
toned, names unknown, could never get
off. 1t was reported that rs vessels, chief
~ Americans, were lost entirely at An
tigua same day-same at st. Kits; fine
weather at 81. Thomas. 50th July, lat.
SO, 80. long. 20, spoke schooner Hope.
Martin, from New Orleans for st. Do
mingo, supplied him with water. Capt.
h. says, after getting TO sea saw num-
Der of pieces Of masls and other pieces Of
vessels floating about.