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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
From THE SAME, AUGUST z.

The public attention is now directed to-
wards the North of Europe. So much has
been said OF the policy Of the northern natl
ons, and so many representations of the dis
position OF Russia, that great attention is paid
to every occurrence in order to explain the
probable state Of the European Continent for
the present year. 1t has been said that both
Austria and Prussia have had some explana-
tons with Russia respecting the military
forces which the Russians have retained in
their new possession III Poland and the ada
cent countries; and that in consequence the
Russians had expressed the most pacific dis
positions to those powers. The Russians had
not been able to conclude peace with Tur-
key, so that the negotiations continued, and
prevented any great changes in the northern
part OF the empire. The kingdoms of Swe-
den and Denmark were put in the best state
OF defence against invasion, and we have no
additional information of any attempt to land
in these Kingdoms foreign force, either Eng
bsh or French. An uncertairrepor Of ma
val action had been occasioned from a firing
heard it is said in the Belts, but not a circum-
stance has been given to explain it. The
present attitude of the French in regard to
our States has given new hopes of our COM
merce IN the North, and some late orders in
the respective Courts encourage hopes that
much property detained in the North will be
recovered. We do not feel ourselves autho-
rised TO say how far system will be pursu-
ed, which rests upon events beyond the pow
er OF the Northern nations, but We have few
doubts Of their friendly disposition to our
States The long peace of Denmark with
the British nation, will be favorable to a COM
merce with :. part of that nation friendly to
their commerce, and their prejudices will
easily incline towards us.
Appearances are that Badajoz will remain
with the French. The vigorous maintenance
of the siege Of Cadiz discovers that the French
have not essentially changed the character Of
their measures in Spain, and if large rein
torcemcnts have reached Badajoz, we NAV
believe that the English have provided for a
return to Lisbon. Some reports from Lisbon
even if groundless, discover that the English
do not conceive that they have the favor o.
the Portuguese people, and are Jealous a
some uufriendly designs. OF no people OF
earth are so contradictory opinions abroad
| A late traveller pronounced them ff,y year
behind other nations. MIR. Murphy has beer
indulgcnt to the female character. He saw
tic ladies' are chaste, modest, 81 i extremel,
aiiectonate to their husbands. No woman
goes cut Of doors without the permission q
} her husband or parents. To avoid all sus
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
oM4xIMs or CONDUCT.

Never let the considerations of future pos
sibilities deprive you of present enjoyment.
Reflect on past actions, not to initiate your
vanity, but to correct your future conduct.
Would you be respected by others, al
ways have suitable regard fer yourself
Too much familiarity debases person in
the view of his equals; too much reserved
ness exposes him to the displeasure of all.
Accommodate your conversation to the
conditions of all 4; never mention the catego-
ries of Aristotle to the peasant, nor intro
duce the vulgar dialect of sailors and hack
men in the society of the polite and refined.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
From The .Ayncultura, 11useun,.

WAsArEcrOx, July 10Th, 1911.
send you herewith, to be distributed
to some of the Agricultural Members of our
Society, small parcels of several sorts of
grain, as described below, which believe to
be new in this country.
Mammoth Rye.-I received it last year
from France. 1t was lately brought from
Asia. sowed 70 grains in my garden; it
produced 74SS grains, but they are not so
plump as those sowed. 1t is heavier than
that OF common rye, the grain twice as large
and OF bright wheat colour.-Sow in Au-
tunn.
Ca@fiian Wheat, received with the rye.
was extremely plump and heavy, has some
what degenerated in my garden, possibly
owing to The season. Having solid stalk
1T may resist the fly, and will give more fod-
der than common wheat. 1t has cluster
head. Sow in Autumn.
Persian Barley, received with the rye and
wheat, has likewise degenerated with me.
1t was much heavier than the common bar
ley, has longer grain with thinner and
softer coat. Sow in Spring.
hope these several grains in another wear
may recover their size and fitness, and that
some at least of our climates within the range
have sent them, from Massachusetts 70
virginia, may prove congenial to them. In
which case we shall find, them valuable
acquisition to our agriculture.
am yours, &c.
IOET nADU nExy
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
Fr0m Moagomery's Poems.

TO AGNES.-Refiiy TO some lines, Begin
riaS," arrest, O Time thy fechn.
course"
lime will not check his eager flight,
Though gentle Agnes scold,
For tits the Sage's dear delight
To make young Ladies old.
Then listen, AGNES, friendship sings;
Seize fast his forelock grey,
And pluck from his careering wings
A feather every day.
Adornd with these, defy his rage,
And bid him plough your face,
For every furrow of old age
Shall be line Of grace.
Start not; old age is Virtues prime;
Most lovely she appears,
Clad in the spoils of vanquisi d time,
Down in the vale fyears.
Beyond that vale, in boundless bloom,
The eternal mountains rise;
Virtue descends not to the torb,
Her rest is in the skies.
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Z @ Il Il II Y.

The following SONG. written by Mr.. john
M'CaEERY, was sung on the last Ami
rersiiry of the Festival of st. Patrick, at
Petersburg
r98E--" Hcrmi; IF KVtarney."l
Long, dark and deep the cloud hath gloom'd,
That shramded Firms fame.
Long have her. weeping sons been doorn'd
TO misery and shame;
But still indignant they aspire,
To burst the galliag chain,
Anti boldly fan the sacred fire,
Which bnrns in every vein.
Again tile harp is heard to ring,
The deeds of other days,
Again its voice is heard to sing
The crnquering heroes praise.
On how It's sounds the brave shall warm,
TIE le.,e or pike to WELD,
And preadly guide the battles storm,
Along the tented field,
Then VITA steeut shamrocks crown the
bowl;
And toast old Erin's name,
While each man warmly from his soul,
Breathes forth Columbia's fame;
He who forgets the early groves,
Where youthful pleasures flew,
No other country ever loves,
10 none will Ger prove true.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
MONDAY, Aueusr 10, 1911.

from the walls of the room, provided it is q
leather bed AMI the room closed as before
'eiirecteD the lightning may strike the house
In any possible direction, without the least
danger OF a person lying On the bed, being
struck or injured.
Having done what consider duty-I
have to lament that t,ie science of Electrici-
ty is somuch neglected; this science, so ea-
silly cultivated by minds Of any capacity, af-
tordins SO many and striking phenomena,
why is it suffered to lie dormant, and al
most forgotten The electric fluid, so ter
riole IN some OF its effects, yet, so easily man
ageabie, and applicable to so many useful
purposes; why will we let it injure and ter
rify uss why viii we not ward off its iniuri
Gus effects, and instead Gifts being messen-
ger OF death SO many useful beings, make
it a preserver OF health.
PHIITJAT ATIJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
JOEL BARLOW.
Lightning!
FROM THE ALEXANDRIA nERA1D.
i am yours, &c

III n III.
seq preservation is the first lar Of nature
Considering it a duty that each individual
owes to his fellow creatures, to warn them
OF the dangers they may be exposed to, or to
put them IN way to escape those that they
would otherwise have to encounter, together
with the accounts of a number Of recent
deaths occasioned by lightning, has induced
me to throw out few hints to those whs do
not know where they would, or would not,
be IN danger OF being struck by lightning.
The most dangerous time during a thun
der storm, is either Just at the conference
ment, or conclusion Of the rain, Tho instan-
ces may occur of buildings being struck dur
ING the time OF hard rainy
The places most dangerous to be in dur
ing 9 thunder storm, is near to wall, (par-
ucuiarly adjoining fire place where there is
hreD or under tree. Persons in houses
would do wen to get as near the middle of a
room as convenient, having the doors and
windows closed TO prevent damp air from
coming in. Those who happen to be
out, and cannot get 60 a house at such a
time, should not by any means ret under a
tree, particularly tall one, or one standing
out by ltscf his safest place would be a few
yards from under its branches.
Feeling for those who suffer through the
fear OF thunder, l can assure them, il they
would bore hole in tho feet of their bed
steads so as to insert the necks of common
beer bottles into them, let the bedstead stand
on the bottles, and remove the bed two feet
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
PHILua1Aru.
scIEA.cA .sN.o .REz1cloM

From history and daily observation we are
reminded, that our prosperity and national
glory will rise or fall in proportion to the at
tinn paid to our youth. That sacred pro-
verb given us by the inspired Solomon, is no
lessimportant now. than when first uttered,
y run nia q child in The RAY he should go,
and Suhen ne is old he Mill nos deJsart from
H." The names of sensualists and misers
will perish, with their vile bodies, and the
glory OF heroes and splendid conguerors will
fade away. But generations unborn will rise
up to speak the praises of those who lend
their aid to the cause of science and religion.
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PRINTING.

IN All RS rARIETr NEATLr ExRcU-
IT'D m 7'HE ARGgS OFFICE
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SCHOONER EAGLE.

THE above vessel will be sold to the high
est bidder, at the Bell Tavern, on Monday
tae Goth INST. at 10 o'clock, for two thirds il,
cash, and one third on the SSth Sept. next FOR
al approved note. An inventory and full
description of the vessel will be exhibited On
the day OF sale.
Any persons wishing to view the vessel,
may see it on application to Capt. Schneo-
man, On board atIenks' wharf.
JAMES BROWN, Jr. v. M.
August IS, 1911. (tds)
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FAMILIARITY

breeds contempt, says the proverb. There
is not more bitter satire on man than the
truth OF that observation for, to virtuous
mind, familiarity only breeds esteem.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
susquehanna Canal Lottery.

THE drawing Of this LOTTERY will
Il commence on the 9TH Mondat of this
month (August)--The largest prizes are.
two Of s 10000 each--one of g 10.OoO-two
Of 8, o0O--one Of S $500 two Of 3 ], coo &c.
&c. Not two blanks to prize. A few
tickets (some in halves, quarters and eights)
just received and for sale at the Argus Of
fce, RichmoDd.-EA sOrders from any part of
tho country enclosing the cash, viii be parti-
eularly attended to.
August 8. H
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-19
BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

By THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
w HEREAS il hath been represented to the
Executive that certain William Roberts,
who lately stood committed for trial to the
Jail of the county of buckingham, under the
order of an examining court, held for the
said county, on the st;i day of July last, hath
broken and escaped from the said Jail do
therefore, with the advice of the Council of
State, hereby offer reward of fifty dollars to
any person or persons, who shall apprehend
and safely lodge within any Jail of the Com
monwealth of Virginia, the said William
Roberts, so that he may be dealt with as the
law directs; and do moreover require all
the Magistrates, Sergeants and Constables,
and exhort the good people of this Common
wealth, to use their best endeavors to arrest
the said William Roberts, SO that he may be
brought to Justice.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Co
vernon, and under the seal of the Com
monwealth, at Richmond this 9Th day
Il. s.) of August, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and eleven,
and Of the Commonwealth the thirty
sixth.
GEO; w. SMITH.
n. B. William Roberts is upwards Of forty
years old, about six feet two or three inches
high, stout made, has rather down look and
awkward expression, light hair and fair skin.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-01-31

.D.edy relief, and perK,anen teure o'Vafiou.
com,ll ints which result from dlssipaleo
measures, juvenile lnulscreuohs, resioehce
,,c,;.,,tes unIayorabIe TO the constltuioh,the
immoderate use of,ea, frequent iatoxicatio"
ora,y destructive intemperance, the unsK''-
fu or frequent use of mercury, the aiss Sc
pelcaliar to females at certain pefAo' -
lie. bad layings in, &c.
And proved by long extensive experience
to be absolutely unparalleled IN the cure o.
Nervous disorders, consumptions, ioThess OF
spirits. loss o appetite, impurily OF Blood
h, .terical affections inward weaknesses, VI
client cramps in the stomach and back lhal'
gestion, melancholy, govt in the stomach
involuntary emissions, pains III the imos'
rslaxa,ions, obstinate elects, hur alous TOR
whites) impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
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FOR SAL, F..

4 LEASE for live $, Tor 8 IL acres Of land
"A lying in the county OF Fairfax, and be-
ing part of the tract of land called " Raven.
syorfh," the annual rent Of which is ffty dol
lars. 1t is about nine nile. from Alexandria.
the Little River Turnpike Road passing near
it. There is on said farm very convenient
dwe'l'ng and farm houses, and good apple
orchard. and about sixteen acres in clover.
equal to amy in the neighborhood, about the
same quantity OF timothy meadow Of excel
lent quality, and as much more unimproyed.
This farm is divided into five lots, and III.
ieacing in tolerable repair IF it is not dis.
posed OF by the first of October, will lease
it for lives. Ii is so situated as to make two
tsnemcnts. Any person wishing to purchase
Or lease said farm Tor lives, will please apply
to the subscriber resiel'"g on the premises.
.!oleph Powell.
july 81 2taytf
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r REaIOVAL
IOH N K MIG HIT
Saddler and Harness Maker. &c !

Saddler and Harness Maker, &c &,
ID EGS le7ys to .n:orm Ia. friends ann,
- public IN general. OF A.taanslia aJF
vicinity. that he has r,iuoyeu ircm h,
stand, upper end Of NJ. g 81; ce;. to ury
lately occupied by Mr.. M. hitter, ann
ioinirg The store of MIR. R.beiis. and :,
ly opposite the Indian o.. ca rYcr,. W. '
those who may please 10 favor him wi,n,5
custom in either Of the above branche.
rely on being acc onimoda.ed on as r,so,,,'
terms and at the Same time Si,h as pen.
service.blc work as any other pe,son !,
district can produce, and with the rre,~
dispatch.
N. B. Wanted Immediately a ion,
neyman. None but good worSp',
will answer.
Ja~xcry %. aa,vs,,
For Sale, at Public auction.
On Monday, the FIST day of Ap ii mex, :.
II o'clock. on the premises, the follow,
valuable property. Oh IA liberal credit, s
Two Two Story Brick Hous,
Two One Story Brick Stores, on Wa.n,'
ton Street also, -Four Framed lIuuse>o !.
King Street, including the Store on The c,'
ner of King oh | Washington Streets, ;g
Two Lots Of G,ound on the West sid. 4
Washington Sueet, near to T. ing Su,e
each twenty four + ct, three inches Eup
The above property will bring in at prcsr
re,t of One Thousand Dollars DIR anau,
and i. sub ect to u ground rent OF One !ic,.
dred Dollars annually.
Richard Lewis.
January 20. 3lAw,la
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January 20.
For Sale.
Jt.lWlia.

A house and lot situated near The
lower end OF Pitt ,Tcet--'rie lot is 40 lie.
front and runs back one hundred fcct--T,,
hous: is well finished and pleasantly situated
for small family For terms apply to JOHN
SHAW, Navy Yard. Washington, Or 70
JOSEPH RINKER, Alexandra, vrs
will shew the premi:e>
Jan. rs. eostlaWA
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w 0 O D.

A large quantity of Wood will be laid of
and sold in lois of from one to two acres
each Those wanting Timber, Rails, &c.
can DC supplied by an ea'ly application to
AMES DAWSON,
Agent for tire Forest 9f Washington.
The Lots are about S mi es from Aexau.
dris and from Geo. Town and the City.
January !. law3t
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District Of Columbia.

COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA,
October adjourned session, 1919.
James MCGUIRE, Hugh Carolin, aoei
Biakeney, Adam Lynn, ana aoiei
U,ihr,k. comftainants,
Against
Colin Aud, Robert Young, the Pre-
siden,, Directors and Company OF ~
the Bank of Alexandria, Joseph
Riddle and Company, phineas jan Q
new. James Heron, Sloan and
Bridges and Thomas Leipsi, Csld-
well. PARKS and Caldwell, Garin 8
and William Hamilton, Joseph X.
jerks, administrator OF JOAN DlS-
on, Nathaniel Wattles and Comps
nv, Charles Bennett, George Grcer=
how. James Bacon, James Shehee,
Stewart and Beall, George Deneale,
Falls and Brown, and Joseph Man
aeyillc, dcfendc"ts
The defendants James Heron,
Sloan and Bridges, Thomas Leipcr, Cald-
well, Parks and CALDWELL, Gavin and Will
am Hmilton, Joseph X. Jenk~, admin'slra"
tors of John Dixon; George Greenhow'
Stewart and Beail, and Falls and Brown, not
having entered their appearance and given
security according to The rules OF this court
and it appearing to the satisfaction OF the
court that they are not inhabitants OF this
distric,-on motion Of the comp'alnarls Oy
their counsel, it is ordered, that the SAID de-
Pendants James Heron. Sloan and Bridges,
Thomas Lcipcr, Caldwell, PARIS and Cald-
we'll Gavin and William Hamilton, Joseph
r jerks, administrator OF John Dixon, Geo.
Greenhow, Stewart and Beall, and Falls and
Brown, do appear here on the t'rs' day OF Ju-
" term next, and answer the conplalnsnts
bill, and thata copy of this order DC forthwith
inserted in one Of the public newspapers
published in this couuy for two mouths sue
ce.sively, and that another copy be posted at
tho front door OF the court house OF the said
county.
A Copy.
Test.
C.. Deneale, c. C.
J,n,.r,-I II laW2m
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January 4.
ar JONES POINT.

THE subscriber having recovered posses
i sion Of Jones' Point, adjoining the town
OF Alexandra, now offers 10 rent it to good
tenant Tor one or more years, as may be
greed on. Any person may know the terms
by applying to Mr.. {. Powell, in Alexandria,
or TO the subscriber near Leesburg.
Stephen Cooke.
Leesburg, Jan. t2-tl4j lawtf
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD,
Straved or Stolen

OlTdyeu or OtOlcn
From the subscribers Wagon lying at b
go:'s, near Hartshome's mill, on Sundj
night. the 18th Nov.
A bay Horse, about IS hand
high. star in his forehead & shod al. rOuA
about nine or ten Years CID. Any person VIZ
may find the said horse and will leave lin
any where on the road so that get him =
gain, shall receive tie above reward.
Israel Lacey.
Goshen, Leudoun County,
January "a 70
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Diitrict of Columbia,

by, not having entered his appearance and
given security according 10 the act of as
sembly and the rules of this court, aud it
appearing to the satisfaction of the court,
upon affidavit, that the said defendant JOHN
GADSBY is not an inhaDitant of this dis
trict On motion of the said comeiainants
by their counsel, il is ordered that the said
defendant John Gadsby do appear here OH the
first day of next term, and enter his appear.
ancc to the suit, ADD give security for per-
forming the DEGREES of the court, and that the
other defendant Joshua Doing, do not pay
away, convey or secretc the debts by him
owing to, orthe estate or effects in his hands
belonging to the said absent defendant, John
Gadsby, until the further order or decree
Of this court, and that copy OF this
order be forthwith published for two months
successfully in the public newspaper
published in this county, and that ano-
thcr copy be posted at the front door of
the courthouse of said county.
A copy.
G.. DENEALE, C.. G.
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not having entered his appearance and given
security according to the actof assembly and
the rules ofthis court, and it appearing 10 the
satisfaction of the court upon affidavit, that
the said Aaron Wilson is not an inhabitant
of this district-on motion of the said CON-
plaihant by his counsel, it is ordered that tie
said defendant, Aaron Wilson 60 appear
here Oh the first day of next term and enter
his appearance 10 the suit and give .ecurity
for performingt decree of the court, * that
the other defendant, Joseph Birch, jun do
not pay away, convey, OF secrete, the deSts
by him owing to, or the estate or effects in
his hands belonging to the said absent defend
ant, Aaron Wilson, until the further order
or decree of this court, and that copy
of this order be forthwith published for two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
of the court house of said county.
A eopy-Test,
c.. Deneale. c. C..