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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-12
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Il I C II M 0 " II,
MONDAY, AUGUST Il, 1911.

IN the Aurora ofthe 5th we iind article on the
subject of our relations with Great Britain, in which
MIR. Foster, the British minister 20 ourgoyerp,nent,
is stated. in his interviews With Mr.. Secretary iion-
roe. 20 hove "assumed tone Of arrogance and in
salt" An intimation To the Ike effect we Lave re-
marked in the Baltimore Wing, from whcl, it has
been copied Into other prints. We lave these
statements with much sniTrize We cannot say
that they contrary to fact bnt feel ourselves
called upon TO say that never bcaIr OF the eircum
stances stated in these papers in relation to the inter
coursc o. the British minister with government
although, had they occurred, they would more
than probably have come To our knowledge in some
shape other. On the contrary, had under
stood that the interviews between the Secretary and
the minister were perfectly amicabie and that how
ever tcnacionsly the or the other might have adj
hercd to the rights prctcnsions OF their respective
govern ments, their Conferences conducted in
q perfectly deeorous and friendly manner.
Nat Ink
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From the Wo,Joik Herald.

Several weighty reasons zvly in particular
ousht 10 be excused from taking the Negvs-
fdfers.
There's no occasion for my taking the pa
pers; am in neighbor IS store every day
and see it as soon as it comes.
There's mouse in my taking the paper, for
we can't have it a minute after it comes into
the store; one OF another catches it up SO
quick.
have no need to take the paper can
always read it at the BARRIERS
need not take papers; for Pm so much
abroad among people, that can hear all the
news before it comes out.
l don't want the paper l can enquire all
the news at the post Office, and see the arri-
walls in Philadelphia papers, and that's all
want to know.
1t is no matter about orr taking the paper !;
"a man once told the printer } father gene
rally goes to meeting every Sunday, and
comes back by Mr.. Ms, as it is no more
than three miles and half out of the way,
through the woods, and borrows his paper
every week.
don't want the paper; there's parcel
left at the school house every week and the
boys bring one home for US to read.
We don't want the paper, there's one OF
two left at the house for the back neighbor,
that we read
/ don't want the paper but few minutes,
just to run over the foreign news, or see what
Congress or the Legislature are about, OF
look at the advertisements, and any body viii
lend one long enough for that, without tax
ing it myself.
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TIIE ENGLIsu OF IT.

The DEGREES are not repealed, revoked or
msdifcd (say the fcdcralists;) no alteration
has taken place in them the la.e release of
American property isno evidence Of their re-
peal; their ceasin5 to capture american
vessels bound to England ard her Dependent
cics arc no prsofs Of modification az TO this
country. The simple fact is, that the self
styled q. fedeyaiists" in this country are, if
possible. more subservient to George the
Third, than his subjects on the other side tins.
water. So blindly devoted are they to &.
Britain, that they endeavott5. TO lndenH|v her
Nth This countryi In their jaundice view,
there has been no modification of the DEGREES,
because they haze nos been refeaied as 10
England! Until France abandons her pre-
sent system, and permits the importation OF
British manufactures into her dominions and
into the Continent, the partizans Of England
in this country will continue to declare that
there has been no modification OF The DEGREES
as to the u. States.
Although we every day have further proofs
of the repeal of the DEGREES as to this coun-
try, (and this is all that our law required. and
all we ought, or have any right to ask,) still
the federalists adhere to their ridiculous as
sertions to the contrary.
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sage from the captain--we understand the
French captain was very much irritated in
consequence of his having been examined by
the Vixen, before she left our roads and that
a threat had been thrown out, that some A.
merican should pay for it before she left our
coast 1T is supposed that they intended to
capture the ship Isabella, captain Macneal,
which sailed the same day for London.--The
French brig, Contrary To every expectation,
is said to have sailed but indil,erently-pro-
badly She was not in proper trim. In what
ever light the government may view the
cruising of British vessels of war on our coast,
we doubt not the owners and shippers in the
Isabella, viii feel thankful for the protection
which their property mas received from the
Emulous.--Cox9ier. -.
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(7a Be Concladed IN onr ncal.
BosroN. July 81.

BOSTON, July 81.
Berlin and Afim Decrees--Those who
arc wilful'y or ignqransiy incredulous on
this subject still insist that those DEGREES are
not repealed, in relation to American com
merce, and call for proof of the fact. In adj
d;tion to the declaration of the French em-
peror, and our own diplomatic agents, we
give the following matter Qf'fact, as hroQf in
fioint
The schr. Adventure. capt. John Collier,
ir. from Marblchead. laden with fish, bound
for Nantz, arrived OF Bellisle the latterpart
of December last-where Sir Home Pop
ham, in the frigate Emerald came in and
fired at the Adventurer under tho battery at
Bellis!e, where she was at anchor, and o5-
lised Capt Collier to go on board the Enc
raid, from which he was suffered to depart
and proceed to Nantz, The Adventure was
so obviously under the operation OF the de-
crees, had they existed. and under the eyes
of French governmental officers, that the
fact could neither be concealed nor denied.
But the captain was iaformcdby counsel that
she was in no danger, for the DEGREES were
repealed. The Adventure has accordingly
liberty to dcparttwth full cargo-and was
expected 10 sail in three weeks from the 9Th
of NIay--the date OF the letter from which
we take these Elqucstionable facts.
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scr upon our Neutral RIGHTS tsr acsrc, sions
have hccn followed un. even to the MUIR
| DER Of SOME of our Seamcn, & the STEAL
ING Of THOUSANDS more: France,
| nation when does nGt impress or murder cur
citizens, agrees TO acknowledge our neutral
rights EHgiati9 refi4scS q Sim2or oct q/jns-
nee /; she saws, - There sh0H be ~ .6cHs,llLs."
Unless you viii take part with me in the war
against France, we viii "refoiiGfe" upon
your Nonimportation law; that is, cor,esc9fs
Y0ttt- Iit'0hertY and make v-ur ui,o1 you!
Now the u. States do not require of England
4 total a5rogation of the Orders but simply
Their modification as to this country.--6ut, if
Fng,a is determined net to perform this act
of Justice, and is absolutely bent upon hos
tiity, Which appears to be t5e fact, the Co
yerirleIt Of the L. States will receive the
cordial support and aid OF every AMERICAN.
---4is to the ToRrEs, let them go within the
British lines, and live under the government
which they SO blhldly worship.
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~ TO POSTMASTERS.

A short time since, the subscriber took the
liberty to address to the Post-masters (gen-
erally) in Pennsylvania, and the states to the
southwark thereof, and in the western states,
a circular letter. accompanied with few
copies of his PROSPECTUS for publishing
in this city n new WORK, to be entitled the
" WEEKLY REGISTER - from many of
whom he has received the most petite and
satisfactory letters, proffcring their cid to
the success of the publication.--Ic begs
leave respectfully to solicit that such gent e
men as have interested themselves in his be-
half, may make him a return OF the names
received on or before the goth day ofnext
month-and of those, if any there are, who
have felt no concern for the work, he invites
an crGmiTGfion fills hian, having some rea
son to hope they may become jealous in his
favor.
II. NILES, late editor Of the
Baltimore Evening Post
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much as any man ccsht to bear. | viii en-
dare defamation OF me from thas quarter no
longer in silence. No combination of wealth
oi'flnlily influence shall, with impunitv, sa-
ciihce me to cover their own shame and I
adtnonish Ny. Smith. THAT from this day for
ward. hold himself and his brother the Ge-
neral responsible for the abuse OF me that
may, in their behalf, appear in the WAig,
because know it is in their power to pre-
vent it, But, shall rclinquish newspaper
publications and resort to a pamphlet and if
| am again forced out Notwithstanding the
facts have aheady stated, Mr. Smith will
have cause to lament che day that he proyok-
ed the moderation of my temper.
J. b. COLNIN.
(1o be Concluded in our mc1t.
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CHNRLEsToN, July %.
Capture efthe french Brig .6dete.

The =. States brig Vixen, captain Gads-
den, returned into port yesterday.--She went
to sea on Friday morning, shortly after the
French brig Adele, capt. Nilac, and stood to
the southwark after her, in order to sec her
off the cast In the afternoon, the British
ship Emulous Of IL guns, hove in sight, and
immediately gave chase to The French brig.
Between and 9 o'clock in the evening the
EmuIous came up with the Adele and cap
tured her; on Saturday morning capt. Gsds-
den fell in with the British ship and her prize
in company; boat was sent on board the
Vixen from the Emulous, With polite mes
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-12
BALTIMORE, Aug. 5.

We learn that Mr.. Pinkney has in differ
cnt conversations positively stated that he
was several times on the eve of closing an
arrangement with the British ministry and
that he was as often foiled by the publicati-
ons in the federal prints in this country "a
bnsing the American government. OF this
fact the people of Maryland should be fully
acquainted, and weigh the matter well ere
they give votes to men attached to govern
ment SO determinedly hostile to cur rights,
liberties and independence. [Snn.
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Susquehanma Canal Lottery.

7 HE drawing Of this LOTTERY will
i commence on the 18th Monday of this
month (August)-Tbc largest prizes are,
two Of 8 10000 each--one Of S 1O,O00--two
Of 5 ,O00-one of $4,000 two Of S loco &c.
&c. Not two blanks to prize. \ few
tickets (some in halves, quarters and eights)
Just received and for sale at the Argus Of
fee, Richmond. sOrders from any part of
the country enclosing the cash, will be parti-
cularly attended to.
August 8. II.
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33,517
JOHN ]. JOHNSON.
BY THE LAST MAILS.
BosToN, Aug. 1.

BOSTON, Aug. 1.
~ Great BritGb, will haze no NeutraLs.
AS early as the raonthsof January and Feb
ruary 1906, the principal merchants in the
United States, among whom were the Hon.
James Lloyd, Thomas II. Perkins, Esq Hon.
John G. Jones, and other high federalists,
petitiored the Government of the United
States to adopt measures of resistance against
the alarming encroachments upon our ncu-
trail rights by G.. Britain-which encroach-
ments had not been reduced to any ftu6iic de-
finite form. This was four months 6ctore the
passage of the British Blockading Order, the
first 8hecifc violation cf our neutral privile-
ges Six months after this, the Berlin decree
was passed in retaliation, and then succeed
ed the subsequent restrictions in rapid pro-
erosion. Our government, through the
whole of these outrages, endeavored to pre-
serve an in1hGrtiaL neutrality. Even the law
of May 1870 holding out the same proposals
to both bclligcrents was founded upon this
basis. France has accepted the conditions
of that law, by modifying her edicts so that
they cease 10 violate our neutrality: but it
appears by the recent intelligence from
Washington, that Great Britain, with her
usual perhdy, again violates her word, by
refusing 20 modify her Oders as France has
done, unless the United STATES zviH quit Their
neural fos idon, and become an ally 7Cifh
England Ia the f,resent 7Uar against France q!
Mr.. Foster was sent upon the same errand
with that Of Rose. Jackson, and ali the late
ministers from England; namely to frocras-
innate. Neither they nor their masters had
| any disposition to respect our neutral rights,
or to settle the differences. The British
themselves acknowledge that Mr. Pinkney
had as sincsrc desire tocome to an adjust
nett, as I was possible for any man 70 have ;
and that his patience and perseverance in
eudcavoiiug to effect il, we're truly surpri-
sing. How idle then, to expect any thing
from Mr. Poster, or any one else that tho
British ministry should send TO this country
The brief amount Of the business is this
G. Britain was the first and greatest aggres-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-12
COUNTERFEIT NOTES.

The public are cautioned to beware of talk
ing counterfeit Twenty Dollar Notes on the
Bank Of Baltimore now in circulation. The
plate is well executed, but the paper is
somewhat paler than the genuine notes; and
the signatures of Cox and Salmon are but
Muy-date not recollccted.-Bah..f finer.
august 3.
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MERINO SHEEP.

A successful experiment has lately been
made at Lyons to try the effect Of vaccina-
ton in preserving fine wooded sheep, of the
Merino breed, from the ravages Of the scab,
which prevailed among the common sheep
in the ncighbourliood. Four e the sheep,
which had undergone the operation, were
placed among toe infected flock, but with
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August
IMPORTANT.

We understand by gentleman just arri-
we'd from Canada, that the importation of In
dia Goods into that province from the United
States is positively interdcted by the govern
ment.-Boston Reh.
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NOTICE.,

7 Forewarn all persons from cTediting my
L wife Nancy on my accolnt, as am resell
we'd rot to pay any debts of her contract
ing.
JAMES TIPPET.
RICHMOND, Aug. 10, 1911. Is.
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 8.

1t is somewhat remarkable that the
London Courier's account of the affair of the
Little Belt and the u. S. President is founded
on the accounts given in our Federal papers,
and almost Uer6atm with the one given in
this city.
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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. (2.)
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A CURIOUS RACE.
EACH PARTY WINNING STAEEs

Two Yankees lately took lodgings for a.
bout ten days at a tavern in Lancaster county,
in this state, and Jared sumptuously, drinking
two or three bottles Of wine daily. The last
day dispute arose about tie speed of their
horses-they at last agreed to enter on the
profitable contest" The landlord was ap-
Pointed judge, each being the rider of his
own horse-Wheh they were mounted, the
judge ike those at the Olympic games, gave
the word: one, tzyo, three and Go off they
went, and have neither been seen nor heard
of since; leaving the landlord. fully compen-
stated by having had the honor to be their
judge Phil. paper
A receipt for making white wash for yard or
garden fences, out houses, &c. Communi-
Gated to the Editors of the Star, by friend
in Marlborough District, S. Carolina, who
informs us that it is i'll common use in ma
ny parts OF that state and it is much approx
ed OF tor its apparent cheapncss and dura-
biiity.
Take Legations of water, one peck of fresh
Stacked lime, and one square foot of raw cow
hide; boil this MIXTURE until the whole of the
COW hide has dissolved; then take the -four
OF 5 quarts Of clean rice, and mix it with cold
water, 10 the consistency or Tim paste !;
when stirred together add this paste to the
boiling COW hide, line and water, let it boil
up once, and then put out the fire.
Take 8 gallons of water and quarts of
fresh Stacked lime, put them in your white
wash tub, and stir them together; which Will
make six gallons altogether when we'll stir
red up, it will be fit for use. This mixture
should be often stirred while it is using. Two
coats regularly put on will be very white.
Col. VIM. Aston of Waccamaw, s. &. and
Major Drury Robinson, of Marlboro have
made experiments, and find the above white
wash to be very good for common purposes.
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NEW YORK, August Z

Last evening arrived the frigates Presi-
dent Com. Rodgers, United States, Gem. De-
catar, and brig Argus, capt. Lawrence,
from cruiEe.
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WASHINGTON CRY, August 6.
The frigate Constitution sailed from An
napolis, bound to France, with Mr.. BARLOW
and others on board, on Thursday last.
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We have seen letter dated " Montreal,
July 10, 1911" from which we have taken
the following short extract:
"Four regiments, two of which arc caval-
ry, have arrived at Quebec, from England
accompanied with number of heavy pieces
OF ordnance, destined most probably for our
garrisons near Niagara. 1t is not only my
own, but the general opinion here, that these
preparations are to provide against circum-
stances which may grew out of Mr.. Fosters
mission"
Pub. .lfv.
We understand the Court of Enquiry re-
questcd by Commodore Rodgers, to investi-
gate his conduct in the affair of the Little
Belt, is granted. Captains Dccater, Steward
and Chauncey, will form the Court of En-
quiry, and sit at n. York.
ibid.
Escfraet ola recent ietter, from gentleman
IN London, 20 his correspondent at Hano-
yer, Ne:o HamhshHe.
"DEAR SIR
! believe there is nothing
more natural to the heart of man, than to
become acquainted with his species, under
all the notifications of civilization, climate
habits and government.
1.-The Student in his closet, or the Philoso-
pher in his elbow chair, may derive from
books and meditation SCI of general princi-
pies or opinions, which he is apt to apply tt
mankind, in every imaginable condition but
/ am more than ever convinced, that prac-
teal observation can alone correct or ratify
his theories; can supply the deficiencies O
solitary speed and relation or enable him
to legislate for himself, his family or society
find England wonderfully changed since
left it, The inequality OF the various classes
seems to be infinitely greater; and The po
verify and wretchedness of the lowest exceed
any conception which an untraveIled Amcri
can could form. i need say nothing Of the
immense aggregate of vice and corruption
which these extensive and compile states 0
society eDgender; because you have vieweC
them all with the eyes Of philosopher ant
statesman"
But the result on my mind is decided
preference of the condition of the people O
America, in spite Of all the evils which exs
IN their political institutions. . Ua8hH.
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BELFAST, April so.
Yesterday on our Change fifteen and q
haJ iter cent, was paid for guineas.
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CIVILIZATION!

A boxing match took place at Mously
Hurst, in the neighborhood of London, en- the
21st of May, for 100 guineas. The champi-
ons were l1olneur, (the famous black man
from New-York) and Young Englishman
named Rimmer. In the course of Is rounds,
the black pounded his antagonist most ire
mendously; when lords, mobiles, sweeps,
ploughmen, hghting-men and assistants, from
pique or sympathy, crouded in the ring and
fought promiscuously about twenty minutes
There was present at this brutal exhibit
on about fifteen thousand spectators of all
ranks.-BaA. Vhig.
Inspected at Richmond for the last three
months, ending on the first inst
29,36S bbs. Super6ne -four,
210 DO half do
3,478 do. fine DO
651 do. midlings do.
900 do. ship stuff,
500 do. condemned -four.
33,517
JOHN ]. JOHNSON.
August g, 1911.
- A communication from subscrberi in Powha.
tan has been received. An interview with the au
thor is requested before it can have place in tbs
paper Publications of this description, cannot he
made upon anonymous authority they are of ton
serious ma ure III the evils complained OF by the
writer really exist, they ought to be looked to i'm
mediately; and the Editor will (whether he hear:
/ from bis correspondent again not,) his indi
| vdual exertions towards correction of the proce
| dure.
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Gen. y6oreom who represented in some OF the
northern papers as o. tour through Ncw-England,
Yemalns 1t his seat az Worthwhile, opposite this city
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PRINTING,

IN An RS VARJETT NEATLT EIEcU-
TED M THE Argus OFFICE
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BUILDING LOTS,
LYING IN THE
FALLIN ARDEN

He has likewise for sale handsome new
GIG with plated Harness, of good workman
ship, NewYork made-also one CART. one
DRAY, and two good WORK HORSES with
gears, and a likely large Mich cow
If these are not disposed of at private sale be-
fore the day of sale for the lots-they will
then be offered at Public Auction.
The price of the cart, dray So Horses,
privately $50
The Gig and Harness do $50
The Cow so
TERMs.-Negotiable notes with approved
endorsers will be required for the Lots-one
half in so days, the otherhalf the first of the
first month 1912.
JAMES LOWNES.
9Th Month, 10th, 1911.
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TIE SUBSCRIBER.
Has just arrived in this city, with very Ell
egant assortment of
LOOKING Glasses.

Looking Glasses,
begs leave to inform the citizens of Richmond
and its vacinity, and the public in general,
that he intends to tarry but short time,
therefore solicits them to call at the house,
lately occupied by Mr.. Thomas Alley, oppo-
site Mr. John Strobia's grocery, on the main
street, below the market house, where he
also has and offers for sale, large and val
liable
COLLECTION OF PRTNTs,
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, and ENGRA-
WINGS, by the best artists, elegantly franz
ed and glazed, or without, and good as
sortment of Barometers, Thermometers, Spy
Glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles, Surveyors
Compasses, Lunar Obscurus, with sundry
other articles too tedious to enumerate all
of which he will sell low for Cash, or Good
acceptances in town.
CIPRIANE PARLASCA.
August 9th, 1911. 5w.
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The subscriber intends Of
fering for sale at Public Auction on the 10th
day of this present month at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, on the premises, some valuable
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SUPERINTENDENT, Jul,

t''I-IsE ID . Z I7-IsL, July Il.
Ertract Of a ietferfi'om an Intelligent gen
ttemar 10 fhs Editor, dated
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E1ctraet Of a recent ietter, from gentleman
in London, 20 his CORRESPONDENT at Hano-
ver, -MegU Hamf!shre.
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Valuable Lots fore Sale.

RIcHMoND, Aug. 10, 1911
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Every indication of disposition On the
part of Great Britain for war presents it.
self She pours troops into Canada, invites
the Indians to acts Of hostility against us
captures and condemns our vessels, impress.
ses our seamen, blcckades our coasts, as
sumes the right of legislating over us and hcr
envoys insult our government, yet we are
gaveiy told by Pickering, that d Great Bri
tain with her loco ships of war has done III
no essential injury Sun.