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RRoA 9HE Pass.
THE EAGLES NEST /;


The art ctdissotOtng aafs1sasaat, and Great
ing agreeable, associations of ideas.
In that classical, periodical production of
genius, The PoRT Folio of the present
month, we perceived an Anecdcte, so ari1ui
III thought, and so impressive in fact as to
compel us, in justice to our Readers, to tran
scribe It here. 1T is taken from DIR. Rusfi's
Lecture on tho utility of knowledge of the
faculties Ct the human mind During the
time says the Professor, that passed at a
country school, in Cecil county, MARYLAND,
often went en- holiday. with my schoolmates
TO see an Eagles nest upon the summit
of dead tree, in the neighborhood of the
school during the time or the incubation Of
that bird. The daughter of the farmer in
whose field this tree stood and with whom I
became acquainted, married and settled in
this city about forty years ago. Ia our occa-
siopal interviews, we now and then spoke Of
the innocent pleasures of our youth, and a
mong other things, of the Eagles nest in her
fathers field. a few years ago was called
npon to visit this woman--in Consul ,.Cn
with young rhysician--in the lowest state
Of a typhus fever. Upon entering the room
J caught her eye, and with a cheerful tone Of
voice, said onS--THE EAGLES MIST She
seized my hand, without being able to speak
and discovered strong emotions of pleasure
IN her countenaDcc, probably from sudden
association Of all her early domestic cOnnec-
tons and enjoyments with the words utter
cd--From that time she began to recover
She is now living, and seldom fails, when we
meet, TO salute ne with the echo cf--ei-rHE
EAGLES NEST"
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rsvm tho -a~te,seaa Daily .1fdperrtser.
TRAITS OF LIFE.


"There are people" continued the Corpo-
raj, "who can't even breathe without SLAM
dering a neighbor. -" You judge too severe
ly," replied my aunt Prudy-"v very few are
slandered who do not deserve I'll" That
may be, "retorted the Corporal. "but have
heard very slight things said of you The
face of my aunt kindled with anger" MI 20
exclaimed she, 'Me! slight things of Me I
what can any body say of Me 20 They
say" answered tbs Corporal gravely, and
drawing his words to keep her in sus-
pense--'' that--that YoU ARE-No BET
TER THAN YOU SHOULD HE."-Fury flash
ed from the eyes of my aunt---"W Who are the
wretches ?'-.I hope they SANDER no one
that does not deserve itl'''-remarked the
Corporal ieeringly, as she left the room.
The feelings of my aunt may well be con-
ceived-She was sensibly injured-True, she
had her foibies. She was peevish and fret
fui-But she was rigidly moral and virtuous
Conscious of the correctness of her con-
duct, she was wounded at the remark of the
Corporal-Why should her neighbors SIAN
der hera-She could not conjecture -
Let my aunt be consoIcd. She falls under
the common lot of nature. A person who
can live in this world, without suffering SLAM
der. must be too stupid or Insignificant to
claim attention.
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CoLLEcrIoN OF PRINTs,
susquehanna Canal lottery.

a He drawing Of this LOTTERY will
8 commence on the 4th Monday of this
month (August)--The largest prizes arc,
tgoof 8 10000 each--one Of S 10,oO0--two
of 5,0o0---one Of S2,5O0 two Of s 900 &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
fee, Richmond.--s *Ordcrs from any part of
the country enclosing the cash, viii be parti-
cularly attended to.
Angus. 8. az
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August6
A List of Prizes

In the New-York College Lottery taken
from the Managers Official Books, is just re-
ceived at this Office, and may be seen by any
person interested.
August 10. (2A
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The disingenuousness Of my political adverse
rics imPcls me 70 address you upon subject cx-
trcmely painful 70 my feelings, aud which may not
be aitesether agreeable 20 your own. trust, how
ever, that You viii auswof,vith truth and candor
as your conscience must tell YOU as mine does me,
that there IS no motive for oopecalment between
us.
YouwiIl recoIect the Fond which you gave tony
uDhapiy mother for ny benefit aud viii rcnom-
her that shortly after my marriage, solicited you
20 rc'iccn, il for casl Iuow SIR, beg NJ you to for-
ward 70 those letters per MOL Immediately, IN
order tl,st IL may be seen What wrote to Won. But
should yon not have preserved them, must entrcst
You TO sigte, IS you brow il Is fact that was not
priv 10 Tho giving Of that bond, nor IN any wy
knowing 90 rs execution further thau on sndcrsiat-
ding which l had from my mother that 4 resrtcd
igOni your pure good wishes towards rcc, end that
might enjoy sn~B PORTION q &c lssa.ciiy large
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-15
SALES Al AUCTION.
The subscriber will sell at

public Auction, without reserve, under the
management of Messrs Moncure, Robinson
& peasants. all his stock in trade, amount
ing IN value to about S 10000 amungst
which are, the following articles, viz. Teas,
Sugar, Wines, Cordial, China, Glass Ware,
q a great variety ofothcr articles, too tedious
TO ehumerate, comprising q very general
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-15

The subscriber begs leave to return his
sincere thanks to the citizens of Richmond
and the public in general, for their kind en-
couragement. and hopes from his attention
to merit continuance of their favors, and at
the same time begs leave to inform them that
ne has On hand and intends to keep gene
raj assortment of the
Most Fashionable Mahogany
Furniture,
ct the best materials and workmanship. ard
assures them that he will dispose of them at
very reduced prices, either for cash or town
acceptances
10 He will take a few APPRENTICES
to the above business, who can come We'll re-
commended for industry and good morals
Strict attention will be paid to their morals
and business.
W Any workman wanting MAHOGA-
NY may be supplied with every kind by ap-
plying to-
JOHN ALCOCK,
July ~. CD Governor's Hll.
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G. &C FRIES

The sale will commence on Monday the
10Th day of September next, at his Store OH
the main Street, and he continued from day
today until closed erms-aii sums under
5 SO cash, S so ard not exceeding s 200,
60 Days ECO and not exceeding S 500,
80 lays--S 500and upwards. 100 DAYS Gre
dlt.-- Netes negotiable and payable at the
banS OF Virginia With approved endorscrs,
viii be required.
,AUBIN LAFOREST.
Richmond, August 1st, 1911. ids.
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Iotlis letter never received any answer
The poblic may wen conceive that this explan.tl
on " very unpleasant to me hut the nerc;less ed
tors have driven me toit by their calumDies The
testimony which gave with respect to the hand
writing OF my mother YVES no way connected viii
tue bond It was given at different time, upon some
scrutiny OF her signature. The Hammond spoSen
OF, vas, in the sequel condemned 10 labor at the
,~heetbaTow; but this punishment was Subsequent
~ ~ coinfuteo Tor punishment from the state. The
Chancellor as have understood, finally deoreed in
Favor oil Saunders against Simpson.
JB. COI.yIN.
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ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY MORNING, November 80.
~ TO SHEW
"TO sHEW
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.

The Report of the Committee of Foreign
Relations, SO long looked for, has at length
been made. 1t was yesterday presented by
Mr.. Porter, and has the appearance, as we eX-
pected, of a new Declaration of Indepen-
dence. 1t talks great deal about calling on
the patriotism of the citizens, about forbear-
ance being no longer virtue, &c. all which
tunes have beeu frequently sung in the demo-
cratic newspapers. 1t concludes with six re-
solutions recommending, IN SUBSTANCE,
/. That the military establishment, as au-
thorized by existing laws, ought to be imme-
diately completed, by giving bounty of
lands, sc.
2. That an additional force of 10000 men
ought to be Immediately raised for years,
with bounty of lands, sc.
g. That the President be authorized to &C
cept the service of any number of volunteers,
not exceeding $4,000 men, to be used as G.
Emergencies may require, sc.
A. That the President BE authorized to or
der out, from time to time, such detachments
of the militia as he may deem expedient sc.
S. That all public vessels, not now in COM
mission, be Immediately reitted for SER
vice, &c.
6. That it is expedient to autherise mer-
chant vessels, owned and navigated exclusive
ly by American citizens, to arm in self-dc-
fence, sc.
Such is the concluding part, or rather the
substance, of this War Report. We shall
publish the whole of it as soon as possible.
One would suppose it somewhat curious that
the committee Of Foreign Relations should
for weeks delay to recommend measures
which they themselves say ought to be imme-
diately adopted.-Mr Porter gave notice that
he should call for the consideration of the re-
port on Monday, when an interesting debate
may be expected to commence.
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MIR. ISAACHSEN,
Consul of tile United States at Christiansand.

In addition to the numerous honorable tes-
timonials to the worth of this excellent man,
by our citizens and seamen, whom mlstor-
tame had placed within the reach OF his bene-
fcence, we have great pleasure In giving
publicity to the following official letter from
the minister of the United States at Copenha-
gen -
COPENHAGEN, May 81, 1914.
To PETER 1sAAcHsEN, Esq.
Consul ofhe U. States at Clristiansand.
SIR,
| have the honor to inform you, that | ar
rived at this place yesterday, and 1 seize the
first moments of my residence here to thank
you, in the name Of my government, for the
very jealous attention which you have SO un-
remittingly shewn to the interests of its citi-
zens ;-and, for the very important, efficaci-
Gus, and disinterested services which you
have rendered to them. They are not un-
grateful they are full of your praises and
can assure you, that my government, aware
of your great merits, is also sensible to the
faithful discharge of your functions, under the
commissions with which the President has
been pleased to honor you. / am specially
INSTRUCTED ny lilC OcClCtaIy Va olalO W Say3
that your accounts for the relief of our desti-
tute seamen during the last year, amounting
to five thousand and seventy dollars, are APP
proved and am authorized to reimburse
you, which ] shall do with very great plea
sure. Should you have advanced any sums,
subsequently, on the same account, and If
such sums have been advanced conformably
to the regulations prescribed in the act of
Congress /" for the relief of seamen;" these
also may reimburse. Ifthey should happen
to exceed the allowance made by law, then l
have not any authority over the subject, and
the accounts must necessarily go to the de-
partment of state for great attention to e.
economy is required, and an exact observance
of the law in this respect, which can only be
dispensed with on extraordinary occasions,
wherein the government reserves to itself an
exclusive right to determine.
With great respect and esteem, / am, sir,
your most obedient servant,
(Signed
GEORGE w. IRVING.
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Congress Of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FPyD6r. 9oth .Noyember, 1911.

FRIDAr, 29th. .Noyember, 1911.
TEEpoRTED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr.. Minor presented petition from Sa-
muel Clarkson, of Philadelphia, praying the
reimbursement of duties paid by him on
quantity of imported copper in bars. Refer
red to- the committee to whom was referred
the report of the committee of commerce and
manufactures on similar petitions.
The resolution some days ago offered by
Mr. Little, calling upon the President for In
formation relative to tue impressment of A
merican seamen, was taken up, agreed to, and
committee of members appointed to carry
it to the President.
Mr.. Macon moved that the committee OF
the whole have leave to sit again on the con-
tested election of John P. Hungerford; but
the house refused to grant them leave.
MIR. Macon then moved that the house pro-
coed to the consideration of the report OF the
committee of elections on that subject
This report, it will be recollected, recon-
mends the allowance of further time to Mr..
HuDgerford to collect testimony in support OF
his election.
Mr.. Hungerferd spoke in favor of the re-
port, and was followed by Mr.. Emmott In
speech of considerable length and Mr.. Pitkin,
on the same side. Mr.. Talliaferro and Mr..
Fisk opposed it. Mr. Randolph, after vari-
CIV of remarks to which the discussion led,
on the power of the house, in compelling tes-
t;mony, SC. moved to recommit the report
to the committee of Elections, and that they
be authorised to send for persons and papers,
and to issue commissions to take dePssitions.
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aee, the losses on the returns, and the sum
on them both may amount to his ruin.
These disasters of the merchant must inc
vitality impair, if not cxtinguish the CONNER
.cial intercourse between the two countries
This intercourse exposed to the unusual Pc
rils, and oppressed with unprecedented bur-
dens, has already nothing in the voyage hi
therto to tempt the enterprise of mercantile
men, and should it be embarrassed with the
restrictions of this condition, rendering the
homeward voyage also Improbable, it must
undoubtedly cease. 1t is in vain to expect
the continuance of any branch of trade which
in all its relations is attended with loss to
those who are engaged in it.
have taken the liberty respectfully to sub
nit these observations toyour excellency, not
without hope that consideration of them
may lead to remedy of the evils which they
suggest.
Ipray your excellency to permit me to re-
new the assurance, sc. sc.
(Signed) JONA. RUSSELL.
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John Wood.
LAND FOR SALE.

7 WISH to sell TRACT of LAND lying
Il on both sides of and extending across the
short Hill Mountain in Loudon county, Virgil
MIA, about Is or l6 miles from Leesburp
This tract of land contains more than 1000 a.
cres, and is very valuable from it's fertility, its
situation. its peculiarly excellent adaptness
for representation the use of Plaster of
Paris, and its lying remarkably well for farm
ing. On the North side of the Short Hill, in
the valley between that and the Blue Ridge
Mountain, there is an highly valuable MILL
SEAT, on copious and never failing stream,
having fall of more than forty feet, and
being distant not more than half a mile from
the Potomac or nile from Harper's ferry.
There are already upon this tract and branch
Grist and Saw Mill, though neither is in use
at present, from their being both out of re-
pair. The terms, which will be advantage.
Gus and easy, will be particularly made known
upon application to the subscriber, or to Mr..
Daniel Brent, in the city of Washington.
A part of the purchase money will be im-
mediately required, and for the balance IL
beral credit will be allowed, on the purchas-
ers giving bonds, with unexceptionable per-
sonal security, and mortgages upon the land.
The Tract will be divided into Lots, to suit
purchasers, but it is not the intention of the
subscriber to conclude the sale of any one Lot,
on either. side of the mountain, till he shall
have bargained for the Sale of all the others
upon the same side
VIM. DUDLEY DIGGEs.
Green Hill, near Biadensburs,
Maryland, Nov. 81, 1911.
November 80. DIV.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
November 80.

STOLEN from the subscriber on Tues.
day night the 26th instant, 5rindze con-
with crumpled horns, the right one hangiu
little down, the ear marked with an III
der bit and swallow fork, one of her hina
feet white, and the end of her tail white
Tanners are requested to take notice if a
hide of this description should be offered to
them for sale. Whoever will give informa4
ton respecting the Cow, shall have the above
reward and no questions asked.
John Wood,
Shoemaker. Lower end of Duke.strcct.
November 30. st
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for Alexandria, in Two days; schooner Two
Sons, Webb, of and for Norfolk in days;
schooner Ann and Venus, of and for Charles
ton brig Margaret, Davis, of and for Balti-
more, detained at Port Royal by the captain
and 7 of the people being sick; brig Ster-
ling, MoncriAf, just arrived, &c days from N.
York schooner Hannah, Cox, % days from
Norfolk schooner Eliza, Vesey, from Will
mington, N c. bound to Barbados, who put
in there the soth of October in distress, being
very leaky.
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GEORGE w. CRYING.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ~.

Yesterday arrived schooner Experiment,
Boyd, 81 days from Kingston, jamaica
Left there schooner Jacob Gattig, Taylor, for
Philadelphia in days; brig Minerva, Rhode,
of and for Bristol, Massashusetts, to sail the
next day; schooner Fair Play, Lowe, Of and
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ENTERED o.
Brig Logan, Luce, Boston-Sundries to J
C. Laid, Lawrason Sc Fowe & Others
Schooner Ceres, Thorp, New-York-Win-
ter-Goods, merchants of the District.
Schooner Rising Sun, Osborn, Washing
ton, n. C-Naval Stores, the master
Sloop Lively, Smith, Proyidence--Sundries
the master.
Sloop Roeno, Chadwick, New-Bedford--
ditto ditto.
CLEARED.
Ship Allegany, Jerald, Eastern-Branch-by.
John Kurtz.
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No decision was had when our letter left
Washington (half past , o'clock
T For an account of the report OF the
Committee of Foreign Relations, see another
part of this days paper.
MARRIED, on Thursday last, at Friends
Meeting in this town, PHINEAs JANNEy, mer-
chant, to SALLY HARTsHoRNE, daughter OF
William Hartshorne.
EsxNzH13G1ssssEzssIsEzs. sr5l :.
Departed this life on tie night OF the 2lst
inst at Huntington, Fairfax county, Mrs. Bet
sEY HoueH WAsHINGToN, Consort OF Mr..
Edward Washington, in the S5th year OF her
age Dispositions naturally amiable, confirm
ed by an exemplary piety to God, and which
rendered her valuable in every relation OF lite,
as an affectionate wife, and kind parent and
neighbor, have made this unlocked Tor dlsPen-
sation of Providence to be severely felt by her
numerous family and friends AT the same
time their sorrow must be greatly allevlated
by the recollection of that mistaken faith in
her Redeemer which rendered her blessing
to her friends during life, and enabled her to
meet death not only with resignation, but with
10Y. Such are tho blessed effects OF that Re-
ligion which, triumphant as it is over all the
SCOTS of the inhdel, never shines with such
lustre as in the dying moments OF Its Profes-
sor, and by which the deceased was enabled to
exclaim, in the full triumphs of Faith, "Come
Lord Jesus, receive me into thine arms"
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
On board schooner RISING Sun,
400 barrels TAR
100 barrels Turpentine
so barrels Pitch III,
Is barrels Bright Varnish
l3 barrels Splr is Turpentine
For terms apply to Captain John Osburn,
on board, at Vowell's wharf, or to
MCLEAN & Somers.
November 80. St
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PUBLIC SALE.

On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the
Vendue Store,
n vaYiety of Dry Goods,
Consisting of
Cambria, Leno and Figured Muslin, Silk
Cotton and Woollen Stockings, Dimities
Corduroys, Velyets, Silks, Stuffs, &C. SC.
Also,
Two pipes of MADEIRA WINE.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
P. c.. Marsteller.
November 80. St
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suits I'd JS lSGi li'u--
Captures In 1909 So
Condemnation II
Captures in Norway IN the
year 1910 so
OF which are pendingin the
High Court
md Tot one has been final
" condemned
Captures iii Holstein, Sizes
/ wick, and the Danish l.
stands in 1910 O
Condemned
Pending
Convoy cascs-year 1910 10
Condemned
Pending 10
Total amount OF captures III
1909 and 1910 LOO
Total condemnation AZ
Of which 10
Were vessels which had
broken the Embargo,
or Non-Intercourse, or
are otherwise not ge-
nuine American cases
Pending cases, Including
ten convoy cases ~
Mr.. ErUng's Letter to De confinneo.
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Printing neatly executed at
this Office.
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No. g.
-NO' .
CTranslation.)

(2No. 9.
(Translation.)
The Minister Of Foreign Relations has the
honor to inform Mr.. Russell, Charge DIES af.
flares Of the United States, that he will be hap
DIV to receive him at any time to day before
2o'clock, if it should be convenient to him.
He begs him to accept the assurance of
his perfect consideration.
Paris, lSsh Juiy, 1911.
Correshondence of George w. Eruiag, esq.
Saeciql minister TO Denmark with the Secre-
tary Of State.
10 THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Coaenhagen, June Esd, 1911.
Sir,
Having had my audience of his Danish
Majesty on the 5th inst. on the 9th address
sed to Mr.. de Rosenkratz, minister OF state
for foreign affairs, note upon the subject OF
the American cases generally, then under adj
Indication, by appeal before the high court OF
Admiralty and on the 9TH a seperate note
respecting the cases of capture under British
convoy Copy Of those two notes A and B. }
and which lists to the they refer, have the
honor herewith to submit. In all interview
which had with the minister on the sth inst.
in the course of conversation he told me, that
as the matter Of both those notes Was very lGl-
portant, and the latter particularly required a
great deal of consideration, he must have
them perfectly translated into the Danish Ian
guagc, to be laid before the king therefore
must not expect very prompt replies, but
in the mean time that he was sincerely deslr-
Gus, and would do every thing in his power,
TO forward our business towards favorable
terminates. suppose that the convoy ques-
ton may be referred to his majesty's chance
~, which is the highest tribunal, and that by
which the king is accustomed to declare has
will I'm matters which he does not submit to-,
or chuses to take out, of the ordinary course
Of proceedings.
Having now fully informed myself OF the
business entrusted 10 me, it is with very great
satisfaction that / find myself authorized to
state to YOU, that the evils which our COM
merce has suffered, though very considerable,
vet have not been quite so extensive as has
been generally believed; and you Will learn
also with very particular pleasure, that the
depredations of the Danish pr;vateers, have
been discontinued since my arrival. have
prepared lists and statements with view to
place the whole matter before you in the most
particular and at the same time most distinct
and simple form; these will be completed
when have received returns from Norway
and from Holstein, respecting the fate OF some
few of the cases which occurred in the year
1909. In the mean time can state the re-