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


Cumberland was the last survivor of the
old school ofdramatic writer's, and the oldest
in the present reign. He might have kept
his jubilee, asi is exactly fifty years since he
produced his tragedy of The Banishnlent Qf
Cicero. This was followed by three other
pieces of unequal, and now forgotten merit,
but In 1771' he fully established his fame by
The Hest Indian, which is still stock piece.
He has left several half finished dramas,
which he probably intended to have brought
forward at the new Theatre, to which he was
a subscriber.
The last production of this gentleman,
which was finished but short time before his
death, begins as follows
World, have known thee long and now the
hour
When must part from thee is near athand.
l bore thee much good will, and many time
In thy fair promises reposed more trust
lhan wiser heads and colder hearts would
risque
Some tokens of a life, not wholly pass'd
In selfish strivings, or ignoble sloth,
HAPPY there shall be found when am gone.
Which may dispose thy candor to discern
Some merit in my zeal and let nv works
Outlive the maker, who bequeaths them to
thee,
For well know where our perception ends
Thy praise begins; and few there be who
weave
Wreaths for the Poets brow; till he is laid
Low IN his narrow dwelling with the worm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
A REMEDY FOR APopLExY.

M. Sage, has lately stated in a memoirread
to the national institute at Paris, the efficacy
of flour volatile alkali in cases of severe apo
plexy. For at least 40 years." says he, "I
have had opportunities of witnessing the eff
cacy Of volatile alkali taken internally, as an
immediate remedy for the apoplexy, if emf
ployed on the first appearance of the disease.
One of the keepers of my cabinet, aged ~
years, robust, though thin and very sedate,
was seized, while fasting with an apoplexy.
He fell down deprivedstfssense. When rails
ed up he had the ratfies in the throat, his
fixed together. 1 drew out his under lip so
as to answer the purpose of a spout, into
which was poured spoonful of water, con-
tanning Is or so drops of flour volatile alkali.
At the same time two slips Of paper, the edges
OF which were wetted with volatile alkali,
were introduced into his nostrils. The teeth
were speedily separated, and the eyes open
ed. A second dose of alkali was instantly
poured down the throat. The rattles ceas-
ed; speech and recollection returned. In
the course of an hour the patient recovered
sufficient strength to proceed without assis-
lance about 500 PAGES to his own chamber.
In another hour he got up, asked for some
thing to cat, and has since experienced no re-
turn Of the disorder" He reports another
instance in the person Of one of his friends,
who was a great eater, and was struck with
the apoplexy while at table. 1.-The volatile
alkali excited vomiting, and after that had
aJated, the patient took 20 drops of volatile
alkali in half glass Of wine. His senses re-
turned, and in two hours he was able to walk
in his garden"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

ceding outline is very extensive; but when
the great quantity of matter the work viii
contain is considered, there will appear room
enough to attend to every part of it as we
progress with the publication.
Such is as nearly the plan on which the
Weekly Register will be conducted as at pre-
sent can be delineated. We think it prom-
ses something interesting at the present mo-
ment, and, as book of reference, fund of
reading always at hand, a work of much pro-
bable value. ~ 1t is presumed every sub
seriber will carefully file his numbers, under
an assurance theysSill always be worth the
first cost, Containing much more usef xl matter
than ever zoas Published in airy fart cfthe
svorid for The came money. With the last
number of each volume will be delivered a
Minute index and general tttle free of eX-
pense.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
Valuable property for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale the HOUSE
and LOT'Scccupied by him at Rockets, and
formerly by MIR William Fenwick,-also
that VALUABLE rENEMEN1 occupied
BY Mr.. William sFarri opposite thefCpprt
House in tits city--Two hundred 4dfffty
acres Land in Campbell county, ana Lot
IN Port Mayo. deem it unnecessar9to de-
scribe the advantages attached to this Proper
ty, as presume those that wish to purchase
Will view the same. Two thousand dollars
IN cash will be required. the balance will be
made accommodating to purchasers. Apply
to
BRAXTON CRADDOCK.
Richmond, July 18th, 1911. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
coMsfuNIcATIoN
Horses killed by lightning.

On Tuesday the 9th inst. team Of horses, be-
longing TO Messrs. Henry & John Hampton, mer-
chants, Of Buckland, Va that was travelling from
Alexandria was caught in violent storm near Cen
trcviIle, accompanied with thunder and lfehtnine-
The horsess took fright at the noise OF the thunder
and out Of the road two three hundred yards
where they we're stopped by fence, and inmesli.
atcly tree the wagon struck by ligttine.
from thence il passed. TO the horses aud Killed every
horse the wsggoner, awhile nlan, joseph Thomn-
son, miraculously escaped uuhurt having that nj
mute got from OF The saddle horse and was standing
about feet OIL. The loss Of said team is Sam ~
@ be between i've and SO hundred do.Isra..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
conceta repircscunt.


This work shall be published every Satur-
day at noon--printed on sheet of fine super
royal paper, with a nouftdrisi or brcpier type,
and Contain 10 pages octave, at FIVE DOL
LARS fe' aununs, payable at the expiration
of six months from the commencement of the
publication, and annually thereafter. But
subscribers, non-residents of the cities or
towns in which the editor shall have an agent,
must always pay in advance after the first
six months above stated. Twenty six num-
bers shall constitute a volume, making two
large volumes in year.
1t shall be delivered in the city & precincts
of Baltimore on the day of publication-and
be carefully packed up and sent to subscri-
bers residing at a distance by the first mail
thereafter leaving this post office, whittier
soever it may be directed.
On or before the publication of the first 13
numbers any subscriber shall be at liberty to
withdraw his name, on payment of what may
be due for the numbers received. (ZHis ar
7angetnent, is presumed, zpiU induce q Ii
berat fas6ic to glue on. attempt a fair trial.
But after the publication of the said thirteen
numbers, all subscriptions will be considered
as for one year, unless expressly agreed to
the contrary; and as continued thereafter if
not otherwise ordered. On discontinuance
arrearages must always be paid.
Gr-To give an idea of the quantity of mat
ter the proposed work will contain, it will be
proper to observe, that each number of the
Weekly Register will have about one fourth
more reading then is compressed in the iar6
gest Of our newspapers outside and inside
Advertisements will not be admitted. ,-..,-.s-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
INFLUENCE OF BEAUTY.

Fontenelle, at the age of 81, after saying
many amiable and gallant things to the young
and beautiful Madame Helyetius, passed be-
fore her, without perceiving her, in order to
place himself at table" See" said Madame
Helvetius, show ought to value your gall
lantries, you pass before me without looking
at me-" Madame" said the old man, " If
Ihad looked az you, I could nor have hasS-
ed''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
COMPLIMENT.

One day, just as French officer had ar
rived at Vienna, the empress, knowing that
he had seen certain princess, much cele-
brated for her beauty, asked him if it was
really true that she was the most beautiful
woman he had ever seen. "Ithought SO yes
terday," he replied.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
A GOOD, PUN.

When Elliston was playing as a star at
Salisbury, he complained to the manager of
the inattention of one Of the performers,
particularly in one scene where he ought TO
have struck him" You must excuse him.
replied the manager, che is not a auiking
actor" re
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the first
day OF July, 1911, at the request of Thomas
Miller, Esq. at Rock Castle, late the dwell
ing OF Col. William r. Fleming, in Gooch-
land county, we shall proceed to sell at pub
lie auction. FOR ready money, by virtue of
deed OF trust executed to US by said Fleming,
and duly recorded in the court of said coun-
ty, % likely NEGROES and their increase,
included in said deed Of trust--thirty head of
cattle, some oxen, and cart--thirty head
OF sheep, sixty hogs, FIVE horses and two
mules, and all the household and kitchen fur
niture OF said Fleming, for purposes in said
deed OF trust mentioned. Further .particu-
lars will be made known at the day<fnd place
of sale. We believe the title to o. afore-
said property is good--but as truse8 I'VE on
ly engage TO convey such a title as is vested
in us under said deed of trust.
nm Miller, Clerk, = =,
Joaah Ledke, J
James b. ferguson, :
UfLliam Boiling,
May %, 1911.
p. S. So much of the said property as is
not sold on the first day of July. as aforesaid,
viii be sold on the third day thereof, at VIII
liam Powells tavern, in the lower end of
Goochland county.
THE TRUSTEES.
n. B. So much CT the aforesaid property
as was not sold on tho first day of July, and
which was not sold on the Sd, will be sold on
the 18th day of August next, at VIM Pow
ellis tavern in the lower end Of Goochland,
by the
TRUSTEES.
July 4th, 1911. wtds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
PERPLExITY REMOVED.

A ruined debtor, having done his utmost
to satisfy his creditors, said to them, "Geni
uemen, have been extremely perplexed till
now how to satisfy you; but having done my
utmost.endeavor, l shall leave YOU to satisfy
yours elves''
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

HE Subscriber offers for sale the Tract
Il OF Land whereoN he resides, containing
1000 and so acres by old survey, and is bor-
dering on herivcr Appomattox for upwards
OF two miles. 1t is supposed there are two
hundred acres of low grounds, a small part
IS reclaimed and laid down in herd grass and
timothy. There is a sufficiencf7bf land
cleared and laid off in three fields 70 work
eighteen OF twenty hands to ADVANTAGE. The
woodland, whichis nearly one hakSHhe tract
is supposed to be equal to any in the county.
1t would answer to divide, as it is particularly
we'll watered and timbered. / will also sell
between forty and fifty SLAVES, the STOCK
OF every description which exceed three hun
dred in humber, Plantation Utensils, House
and Kitchen Furniture, &c. For further par
ticulars enquire of
FRANCIS ANDERSON.
AMELIA, July 18th, 1911 ep4t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
ALExA NDRIA, July 20.
SU &c Id Il.

On Saturday last Mr. Gro. HUoELRY, Of this
town, his way TO his farm IN Fairfax county, put
pesiod 70 his existence By stabbng himself in the
breast, and cutting his throat with has penknife
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
SOMETHING NEW.
PROPOSALS
Fer fR6kshiag By ssi6scrintion, in the city Of
Bullia,orc, on 3sian entirely nesv,
A PERIODICAL WORK,
10 BE ENTITLED,
& The Weekly Register.

ss-----------1 wish no other herald,
: - No ether speaker OF my Hpi'ig actions,
- TO keep mine honor from corruption
'5ut such an honest chronicle"
s. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VIII
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
A CARD.


JOHN WOOD having, soon after c. Ere
mon was discontinued, retired, by mutual con-
sent, from my employment, it becomes neces-
sary tor me to inform those Parents & Guar
dams who have honoured the institution with
their confidence, that, on Monday next, 22d
inst. will Gin conjunction with Mr.. Francis
Power, to whom ! had for some time agreed to
give direct concern in the Academy, on the
tirst OF Sept. next) resume the usual course of
instruction, not including, however, certain
branches more properly belonging to the u
University, and which I have long contem-
plated sacrificing to the promotion of that
fundamental, practical, and classical course
which is and ought to be the primary object
of the school. "a
Terms Of tuition Ito commen4eb On the 22nd
instantly 49, 80
% Every pupil shall be considered as
virtually entered for the English department.
English branches Gas stated in former con-
ditlons') s 20 per ann.
Ditto with French, So
Do with Latin and Greek, or either, g So
Do with Latin and Greek, or either, and
French, s so.
Charge towards Fuel, Ink, &c.
For further particulars apply to
N LII. GIRARDIN.
Richmond, July 18th, 1911.
P.S. Reading, Writing, English Grammar,
Composition, Arithmetic, and Bookkeeping,
are particularly attended to by Mr.. Power.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01
GPFOR SALE.

A q Buckingham Court house, the second
Monday in August next, being court day
and the 10Th of the month, will be sold, to
the highest bidder, for cash, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND.
wherein Doctor James L. HUBBARD now lives
IN the said county of Buckingham, containing
about one thousand Acres. On this tract
there is Grist-Mill which being on an abun-
dant and never failing stream, might with, a
small expence be rendered very NluA4e
The buildings OH the plantatio4 al Fargo
and commodious, the soil is fertile and well
adapted to farming, orsplanting. The sub
scribers can say with truth that this is one of
the best plantations in that part of the coun-
try; and that from its fertility and situation
1T is well worthy the attention of any who
wish to purchase in that part Of the state
The sale will be made by virtue of deed of
trust made to us by Doctor Hubbard to secure
the payment of a debt therein mentioned due
to Col. Samuel Allen.
An unquestionable title will be made to the
purchaser.
WIN. DANIEL, jr.
ARCH'D. AUSTIN, iuS'eeS
JULY 1st, 1911. ltds1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-01

~ Subscriptions for the Week. Register
are received by S. Peasants, Richmond.
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LANDS, NEGROES, &c. FOR SALE.

July 1st, 1911.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-01-09
II IN "
FOR THE MALTESE MARINERs.

FOR THE MALTESE MARINERS.
"QUEEN Of the Sea, ordain'd to prove
Our dear Redeemer's filial love,
"Bend from thy starry throne above,
90 beata Virgine
when e'er the beating tempest roars,
y give fresh vigour 10 our oars,
THAT we secure may reach our shores,
40 beata virgne
"When e'er the rolling biiows sleep,
" And zeplyrs fan the level deep,
Chaunt VIC, while all due measure keep,
"obesta Virgme
"Ye White Cross Knights, the sacred train,
Z" Look from your towers that shade the man.
Repcat--repeat our choral strain,
20 beata Nirglne
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" u 7 10 T..

HE Hon. Court IF Probate for the town of p,r,s.
ms"sh, in the County of .Aegpoyt, having app int
cd the SUBSCRIBERS commissioners TO receive and ex.
anime the claims Of the creditors 10 the Es,s,a r
JOB DURFEE,
late o Portsmouth,, yeoman, deceased, repre- sented
insolvent and six months FROM the 18th inst are u
lowed Tor that purpose. Notice is hereby given tlt
they whi attend to said business, as tie house of
THOMAS DuRFRE, in said fortsmovtb mn ,be ero.
Monday in every month, during the above pe,iod
NO accounts will he received unless properly attest.
ed. IlLLINGHAST ALMY,l
GEORGE HALL, I'd. commissioners
All persons indebted to said estate, are earnestly
called upon to make Immediate payment, to
Nov. 28 THOMAS DURFEE, Executor.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
'HE conuexion in business formerly Sub
sisting between the Subscribers, under the
firn OF WANTUN s. .RATHBoNE. was this day
dissolved by mutual consent All persons indebted
to said Firm, requested 10 ua ke Immediate ray
ment TO GEORGE WANTON. who is authorized to,
receive the samc.-Arti al those who have demands
gains. said tfr, 10 present them for payment.
GEORGE wANroN.
GEORGE $. RA TilEnNg-
4 Sevocr. Nsv .
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POETRT.



AN ATTEMPT
To rersify the .gdiress in he
ECO.vOyuY or H6.jL9.N LIFE.
WHEN thou, oh, MAN, the lovely fair can find,
Whose malincrs soft, with mental graces jon'd
Her form be snca, as Fancy shall approve,
Her breast replcte with gentleriess and love-
Oh take her 10 thy home, thy arms, thy heart,
Let nought out Death the nuptial ties dispart.
She is Thy sweet---thy bosom friend, thy wife,
Ordan'd by Heaven, the nobIest balm Of life.
AS mistress OF thy house, confess her sway,
And thus ins,ructthy servants to obey.
let no inpcrious airs her peace annoy,
she shares thy grief, then let ler share thy Joy.
Let meekness guide, when thou her faults reprove,
Each admonition flow from tender love
Trust all thy secrets in her gentle breast,
And there repose thy anxious cares to rest.
he faithful to her bcd--she owns thy race,
The charming pledges which thy union grace.
And all when fell disease asserts her power,
And syd afnction darkens every hour
When paid sickness DER her cheek is spread,
And all thorbarms Of rosy health fed
When all the beauties ianguish in her eye,
And her soft bosom heayes the aching Sigh,
Oh, let affection sympathetick glow,
Sooth all her pangs, and mitigate her woe
With all attention, all thy aid impagt,
With sweet endearnents raise her drrooping heart
Watch round her couch--antcipate each want,
And ere sic form the wish, her wishes grant
From thee, one look Of pity shall avail,
And ease her pain, when ten physicians fail.
Oh, let her tender frame engage thy care,
And let thy kindness all her suiferings share.
BE this the darling object Of thy life,
TO love, 10 cherish, and to bless thy WIFE.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-01-09

THE Subscribers having formed con-
nexion in business, under the firm of LOPEZ &
FAlkMAN, IN the Dry Goods line, will have to offer
an extensive assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods,
at then store, No. 1S4, Thames-strcet.
JOSHUA LOPEZ.
Newport nov. 21 RICHARD FAIRMAN.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-01-09
NOI'ILE.

HE Hon. Court OF Probate for the
n the town of .Ne~sh0reham, in the county of
.'e'spor having appointed the subscriber, Admins
uatrIX oh the Estate OF
ETHAN C.. BRIGGS,
late OF said .Nesshoreham deceased and has taken
upon herself that trust, by giving bonds the law
directs. All persons having demands upon the sa;a
Estate are requested to exhibit them for settlement,
and all persons indebted required 10 make inpe.
diate pay ment to MARY BRIGGS, "A dt,nfsfa
or 10 RAY T. SANDS, her .S,tc,nev
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-01-09

ID EspECTFULLY informs his friends, that he
N has on hand--
A quantity of excellent cedar Clapboards,
cedar Shingles ,pine Single, Boards, Planks,
Joits, sc. &c.
which he viii sell cheap, at his stand on sIIER-
EURNEs' Wharf. -Aov. Is.
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NOTICE.

NCI ILE. .yt
Il HE Subscriber having been appointed by ,l,e
i Hon Court of Probate, of the town of New
port, Administrators upon the Estate of
SUSANNAH BUTTS,
late Of Newport, deceased; and having given Joud
according to law, for tie faithful discharge of ,ne
trust thereby committed to him, requests all per
sons who indebted to the Estate Of said dtcrs-
sed, 10 make immediate payment, and those who
have any demands against said Estste, TO exhibit
them to him. DANIEL DFNRAM, Jr
Nov II. .Yd,niflsksr.or.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-01-09
Cathokck Seminary LOTTERY.

CathOAck Seminary Lottery.
TINE drawing of the +renchtosvn Catho-
l. Gck Seminary Lottery, third Class, will
positively commence on the lst MONDAY
of March next, sickness or death excepted
Persons having drawn Tickets in the present
Class, and who have neglected taking out the
same, are hereby requt sted to call immedi-
ately, or they will be- sealed up and lodged
with the Town Clerk of this town, for the
benefit of those persons only who purchased
their tickets Of the Managers or some person
legally authorized by them TO sell the same.
PARDON TILLINGHAST, !
THOMAS FRY, ! Managers.
GEORGE CARD,
GPTICKETS may be had of either of
the Managers, and at the Office of the Rhode
Island Republican, if called for soon.
East-Greenwich, Dec. 81.
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FOR SALE,

ONE new Stage Coach. .iiso,--,wo Coaches and
- Harness They will be sold cheap and 90 a
liberal credit Please enquire at the Office Of the
Rheds-island Repgbsea,.
Juk 8.
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NOTICE.

NCI ILE. sf
The Subscribers having been appoint
ed by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the town ok
Newport, in the county of Newport, COMMISSIONERS
to receive, examine and adjust the claims against
the Estate Of
SAMUEL STERNE, Merchant,
late OF said Newport, deceased, represented m-
solvent, do hereby give notice that six months fon
the date hereof allowed the creditors Of said
estate, to bring in their respective claims to either
OF the subscribers, at their respective dwellings,
within the time aforesaid
Dns1I. io. TnwDs.a. DssHan' jun. c.,n4ssie,,e,,. !
And all persons indebted to SAID estate, are re-
qucsted to make immediate payment to
SARAH STERNE, .ddninisrrGtrir.
JOHN STERNE, .iamaiistrator. "a,
.Newport, Dec. A, 1910.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-07-26
N -YoRx, July 1s.
FROM LISBON.

The brig Lydia, capt. Russell, arrived here
last evening in 80 days from Lisbon. Can't.
ieft Lisbon on the 9Th Of June, and informs rs
that the markets for American produce were ez-
tremeiy dan. Corn was the only article which
would pay any thing like freight. With res.
pect TO the contesding arEies, the general opin-
ION 81 LISBON was, that the British bad Lost near.
~ half their force, and that Lord yye,l;oe,to,
had not now under his comm and more than from
20 to 5000 British troops. The policy II r1as.
sena seemed TO be to harrass the British viii
partial skirmishes, and then retreat by these
means he calculated 70 destroy the British army
and render himself master Of Portugal that
this viii eventually be the case, is tie opinion OF
the ees. informed nsp 10 lisbon, The British