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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
OLD ROBERT

THERE is pleasant little village
which stands on the borders OF a small
lake in the western parts of Connec.
ticut.-A tavern, the only one in town
kept at the sign Of the Grey Goose,
entertained the passing stranger, and
in the winter evenings was the place
e here we held our dances--fur old
Robert used to dance, in bis younger
days. l remember we'll the merry
evenings | have enjoyed there, and
methinks 1 could still tire down.
the puny striphngs of the present
day.
Among the companions of our re.
creations we're two, whose viyacity &
wit could not but admire-and whose
good nature and virtues | could no,
but love. Absolen Active was the
eldest of my friends His father was
poor, but he gave Absolem a good
common education, and then bound
him apprentice to respectable wsg.
gon maker Of the town. When sa W
Absolem last before my late visit to
Appleberry, it was his birth AID wed.
ding night. Just 30 years old--he had
marie d black eyed Susan, AS we cal.
lei her--aud she might as well have
been called red lip'd Susan, for ne.
v"r saw cherries redder. H had Ia.
ken shop for himself, x having got a
Journey man from New York, had adj
ded the making of chaises to his ole
business.
Absolem was INDUSTRIOUS Also
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
From the Charleston +" Times.
THE CREED OF CHARITY.
TO 4 BIGOT.

That all are brutes, you ignorant,y say.
Where revelation never found its wa,.
believe the, sir, there needs no person.
To mend or mollify the feeling heart :.
Whether from Mahome, his rules he draw
Or square his conduct by the Christian
Whether he hold his ancestors divine.
or bow uncouthiy AT some idols shrine
With gen'rous sentiments great souls were
fraught,
Ere Jesus saffer'd, and ERE Moses taught
1 ne seed OF virtue, nature has supplied
10 him vino never knew that Jesus died.
Can none approach the universal God.
But they who travel by the Christian road
II one religion only lie ad to heaven.
All why so partially, so rarely gveni
why to few thus cruelty confini,
L he bliss mat should be Common 10 mar.
kind
You surely err as every being must,
Who says CT thinks his MAKER IS unjust {
Do not his gifts on every people fall,
And all adore him as the GOD OF ALL?
Tho each in d.f'rent modes their praises
pay,
Watcher we call on saints to intercede,
On sires, on angels, on whate' our creed !;
These. taught 10y chance.s nor grace, nor
guilt impart,
But GOD demands the worship of the heart :
The rest is planted by the tutor's toll,
The child 0! prudence or growth of soil.
Tho we are tavor'd win the heavenly
light aa
Yet 'tis 'rcm habit most are in the right /;
Had nature placed Us on some Pagan shore,
We had detssted truths we now adore.
Tho GoD, himself has deisn'd to be our
guide
Shall heavily goodness kindle human
pride
Since he such knowle dge to the rest denies,
Shall we their gu,itless ignorance despise 2
No more let conlrivers plague mankind,
Nur Try to force persuasion on the mind
The christian excellence we best shall
prove,
By boundiess charity and endless love
Noforms, no lturges, no fruitiess faith,
ShaIl save the sinner from his Makers
WRATH;
No sect sole .avourises Of Con call,
But think The worthy shall be blest of all {;
Who er,s ,hro' ignorance shall be forgiven,
Aud virtues children are the heirs Of hea.
ven.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
HOLY BIBLE.
IN oUARTo: WHICH CONTAINS,

IN QUARTO: WHICH CONTAINS,
1. The Books of the Old Testament, the "a
pocrypha, and the New Testament, as Trans
lated by order of King James ]. Of England.
2. Chronological Table Of the most re
markable evcn's recorded in the scriptures
from the Creation to the death Of Christ.
3. a table OF The different characters and
offices spoken OF in the Bible.
d. table OF scripture weights, measures
and coins, reduced to those vi the United
States.
5. An alphabetical table fthe proper name s
rsed ia the old and new testaments, with q. {
meaning OF the words in the original Ian
guagcs
6. table the divisions of time among the
Jews.
z. A chronological index &c the years and
times from adam unto Christ.
D. a table of kindred and affinity, within
which, according to The Jewish Il Americ an
laws, no person ought to contract marriage.
y. a cusious analytical dissectis4 LOT the
books Of the old and new ties amentsI
10. Geographical sketl of the bounda.
ries. rivers, mountains, chief towns, populsti,
on, and other particulars. respecting Palestine
with view OF the present masters and mise
rles Of tina. once happy country.
IL valsble family record, con aiming four
pages, handsomely divided for marriages,
births, deaths, &c. &c.
IL. a concise and animated view of the
vidences Of the Christian Religion, and its ten.
dency to promote both individual and national
happiness.
10. Above eight thousand Margical referen.
ces, IN addition TO those in the Common edit
ons.
IL A table Of all those passages OF the old
testament, quoted by Jesus Chisi, aud ms a.
postles, in the new.
10. Such persons as chose, may have the
Scots Version OF David's Psalms annexed foi
a quarter dollar additional.
10. It is embellished with two Maps, viz
]. Map Of Palestine as settled by the Jews
Q. -. The travels Of the apostles
And six Historical engrsyiDgs.
]. The finding OF Moses among the bull rush
es,
2. The judgment Of Solomon,
3. DAVID playing on tile harp,
4. Elisha raising the son OF the widow o.
Sarepta,
5. The magi adorihg our Saviour,
John Bapast baptIzing our Saviour.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

-Four Dollars Per Annum--Paid in Advance
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
COHEN 81 Co.
Johnson & Warner,
BookseIIers & Stationers,

Booksellers & Stationers,
HAVE lately published I'd volume Me-
nDirs OF the Philadelphia Agricultural
SOCIETY," Containing commandments va =
rions subjects IN EUSbANDRY 6-RU.
RAJ AFFAIRS II hey have just receiv-
Cd wi. 4,h, %. Hco,og 3 Nun ord's Re-
ports, and d few pasrs Of inch Giooes -
]. K ~. keep censtsn;!y foT sale, an ex-
tensive variety Of Books in Che various de-
partmen,s Of Literature,
Richmond, Maj lsts 1911. 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
O. oMIcRoN.

. These taught by chance Our religi.
on generally depends on The place of our
birth CT education; for Con, at present,
does not work miracles in favor o; in6ivi..
duals The expressions are bold but when
the tenor of the wboe is considered, / do
not thirk i. can offend any person of sense
and casdor. The whole piece breathes
liberality, and no particular sect can take
offence from any part of it.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

mat all are brutes, you ignorantIy say,
Where revelation never found its wa,
Believe me, sir, there needs no persons
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
HYGEIAN FOUNTAINS,
Az
Richmond Mineral Water Warehouse,
AT TIE RESERVOIR, CAPITOL HILL.

THE Public are respectfully in
n formed, they may now be suppl
ed witt the Celebrated Artificial Min
eral Waters, either from Fountains or
in Bottles.
The Waters vii! also he delivered
at the store Of Mcssrs. VAIL & RO-
GERS, imam street, yearly opposite
the Bell Tavern with whom de pro.
prietor of the original estabGl hment
has formed connexion, and who will
conduct the branch in this City, under
the firm of
COHEN & Co.
n. b. The strictest attention will
be paid to all orders they may be IA
vored with either for home consum p
ton or expectation.
A Separate apartment is appropria..
ted for the accommodation of Ladies
the entrance o. which is at the North
Eas: corner of the building.
Richmond, April %, 1911. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

Powhatan. 2nd May, 1911.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

THE subscriber offers for sale, that large
L beautiful and high bred horse,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

y mend or mollify the feeling heart,
Whether from M,,home, his ,,,Ies ~. H..
Or square his conduct by the Christian
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
From the Desk of Poor Robert the
Scribe.

A gill dsy--the thing is clear,
Twenty three gallons makes year.
New this would buy COW, and keep her
Two suits of clothes-a score of slieco--or
Twenty good things than Brandy cheaper
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09
WANTED,

q SINGLE man, capable of teaching
I n the English Language Dramatically,
Writing and Arith metic--one who will
come we'll recommended. Apply to the
subscribers. ~
Francis Goo4e-
jacob Michaux.
Powhatan. 2nd May, 1911. At.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-05-09

Weights, Measures, and Denomina-
ton of Money, mentioned by Plu.
tarch.
A Table Of the most difficult proper
Names which occ6r in this work
properly divided and accented for
the use of persons who have moi
bad classical education. wifi
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
TRIPLES.

Lady Jane was presiding one evening at the
card table. when her ruiiles caught the hire OF
the candle Lord Lyttleton, intending to be
witty ON the accident, said, he did not think
her ladyship so apt to take jsre' NOR am y
my lord, from such "a shark as you.
A person boasting, that he was sprung from
a high family in Ireland. Yes, said oystana-
er, have seen some Of the same family so
high that their feet could not touch the s'ou7d
Truth, they say, lies in a well. For my part
said wit, thought it the property ol run
to lie no where.
A dashing young buck, from one OF the
English universities was lately congratulatlhs
himself on acing appointed to an advantage,
Gus situation as tutor to nobleman n niInu
Observed that he would now have the delight-
full task of I" teaching the young idea no" 70
shoot" Aye, Aye, replied he, FH teach Inc
young dog howf 10 shoot.
In Coffee.house in London, the following
hint was once stuck up by witty Wag zen
tlcmen learning to sheN are requested TO use
yesterdays papers"
A Frenchman calling at tavern LOT
a gill of wine, which was brought him. o.,
served that the quantity was very smaii' ana
that if was the custom in France to bring IL
ouor in measure. tAye, (said the landlord)
but we don't wish to introduce Fre"sA Saea-
lara
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15

kntest in Europe. For however strong the
ksiu,ices Of some of them be against Eng
Iii, they would still wish her to maintain her
KIN ind pens:eace aud power so that there
be one nation at least, left in Europe asa
F:lic upon France, They "olic prefer Eng
|, G's retaining superiority upon the sea, to
a;tlar the sovereignty both OF sea and land
No the hands OF Ronapalte. II this rgu-
lent IS correct and conclusive, il settles We
important point; lift is otherwise, we wish
see i.s lacy pointed out, and will kiss the
nd that shall set us right.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15

per, Sherman, in IS days from Philad. after
very rough passage. Left at Lisbon, brig
Gen. Armstrong, Sinclair, of n. FORK; schr.
Flora, Con solve, of Provide nee; Hope, Har-
per, of Ale xandria, for market brig Brazil
han, Hodgkms, of Alexandria, Emulous of
New-Bedford, cleared for Cadiz; Colon, for
New-York in 10 days. brig Susannah, Clark,
for Norfolk, next d-y: brig Fair American,
Hill, for Charleston first wind ; ship Lewis,
Lawrence, for Malta and Smyrna in 10 days.;
ship Pocahontas Of Boston, for Charleston /;
brig Horizon, for Norfolk, dis ship Callione,
of Portsmouth, dis.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
From the Democratic Press.

Duane calls the Republicans at New-iork
fictionists, schismatics, guilds and Burrtes,
because they will not support the NOMINATION
for Lieutenant Governor made by majority
Of the republican members of the New-York
Legislature---yet this same Ddane with all the
feeble means in his power arrays himself a
gainst the election of the candidate for govern
or nominated by the unanimous vote OF the re-
publican members of both houses OF the Leg
islature of Pennsylvania. Who can doubt
but that lillian Duaneis consistent politician
whose conduct is governed by principle not
by caprice?
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
For the Alexandria Gazette.
A CHARADE.

AS Enigma, Charade, and rare Anagram-hts,
Have of late been in vogue to embarrass the
witS -
A zuord-chuse again to their service Pvepress'd,
Which shall for obscureness surpass all the
rest.
NV first i. oft net with, where'er man is
found,
Though in the country on greensward I chief
ly abound,
To cities conveyed soon meet with abuse,
For thro fires Pm hurried and design'd for
mans use
NV second part OF my first is, owr.
Tho not always conhn'd to my first one alone,
For oft OF the Hottest tree you will find,
IT'S attach'd to being of different kind.
NV first and my second connected, word
OF two substantive nouns, will discover my
third.
Like the electrical touch Of sorcerer's wand,
Transitions the quickest now can command
To the virtuous always have prov'd good
friend,
To the vicious the darkest assistance lend,
NV pow'r fierce contentious will often increase,
Yet my magic influence as oft ensure peace.
And he who my les. (here do not dissemble)
Cannot freely command, my first must resem-
bic.
Q.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
BOSTON, AtrI s,
ARRIVED.

Schr. Friendship, Derby, from LISBON sal,eu
March 8. Spoke, coming out OF Lisoon' sup
Isis, Hillard, for Boston ship Porcia, holh
Norfolk brig Corporal Trim, Eiweii' TOT
Charleston ship Olive Branch, Mason, saliea
for Cadiz March 2. March 5, Rock OF LIS
bon bearing E. by S. dist. ~ miles. shipstran'
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15

Massachusetts, Elec.ion.---The Boston Cen
tincl of 9th inst.gives from 2l4 towns Gers
27,44S, Gerry 1896; federal gain ST. The
Patriot of same date, gives ga towns, Gore
S2.779, Gerry 3l,4eo. The democratic paper,
last mentioned, says :hs Democrats have 81
oil 40 Senator'S The Centinci is silent.
Total votes last year 90.sl5.-Bal Fed. Gaz.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
EXTRACTS OF INSTRUCTIONS
From Mr. Secretary GALLA7IN to mr.. LOT
ipctor DEdRBoRN.

[PctOT DEdRBORN.
/" American vessels which may have com
pleted their lading in British port prior
to the I'd day of February last, and have also
prior to the same day cleared from such port
with bona .fde intention to depart accordingly
prior to that day, are not liable to forfeiture
in cases where their actual departure has been
prevented by unavoidable accident, or by cir
cumstances altogether inevitable and not in
any degree under the control of the parties
provided such vessels did depart as such cir
cumstanccs permitted. You are accordingly,
and with the Presidents appreciation, directed
TO admit to entry Lothabe, Sally nm and Iii
veuyiool Packet; being embraced by the LIST
section of the act of the ID March last.
e This instruction, so far as relates to car
goes, applies of course only to such parts
thereof as are the sole property OF citizens OF
the U. States. Similar cases may be decided
on the same principle. And the President
directs that all doubtful ones should be refer
ed to this department."
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15
Artificial Mineral Water.

TUT received, x.5,ed Soda Water, a
y pleasant and Refreshing beverage, which
ia mediriaal application has been found high
ly nsetui in calculous, equity and rheumatic
affections; it allays feverish irri'as ons. and
removes debility, produced BY relaxation
from excess, intcAnperance, &n.
tp'werfuiv encreascs the appetite, and
promotes digestion, neusraiizss id .ies in
the stomach, aad cprrects vitiate; bile -
hence IT wlli oe found IN Agreeable remedy
for. or preventive of, maay diseases. par.
ucuiariy ,hose which are most prevalent ia
warm weath:r-~fnr sale bv
RICHARD H. Little,
Apothecary aud Druggist,
Fairfax street.
~ Other Mineral Waters are expected
shortly, of which a supply will constantly be
kept. R. HI.
April 20 dlw&tawtf
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-04-15

F I S II.
THE subscriber has on hand few barrels
of SHAD, put up this season III the best
manner with salt-pctre, for family use-and
will be happy to receive the orders Of SUCH as
may want their FISH put up-which orders
shall be complied with on the best terms and
in the most satisfactory manner, as he has q.
boat running v hich will enable him always to,
have fish Of the bes. quality.
John G. Francis.
On Keith's wharf.
April g 9et
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From Liverhool hahers, to 18Th. and London
hahers to The llth March, 1871.


A"recent Embargo in, France is spoken
of in London paper OF March e.--Ihe
ship Marv-Ann, M'lntosh, OF Portland, (bc-
longing to Arthur M Leilen, ESQ from
Charleston for London, was captured by a
French priyateer, 9TH March, TO the east
ward of Dunseness, and ordered Tor Dunkiri,
- but when about miles to the eastward OF
Calais, (there being about ID frenchmen ON
board at the time,) Capt. MI prevailed upon
his mate and OF OF MS crew to assist MN
in recapturing h ship: he seized a drh from
,be nrtze master and killed hm---the mate
killed or others, and the rest Fan below,
and Capt. MI. regained possession but 1t
coning on Calm, ;.Ed the prlvateer following
them, thought it prudent 20 save their iiyes)
to take to tl.elr boat Capt. MI, his nl.te, aud
g men} aud alter rowing all right, they reacn-
ed Dover, Eng on the Sun, IA q most eHhaus-
ted condition. Tie snip had her American
colours flying when taken, and her capt pre-
duced his papers, which the pIivatoteer's pco-
pic laughed at, and would pay no attention
to!
CAPT. Hutchinson, late master of the Jane,
from Savannah, for LIVERPOOL, Captured BY the
French privateer Duke OF Dsntzic, on the
American coast, has arrived at Falmouth, III
the Port Mary. The Savannah, from Charles
ton, was boarded by the Calabria, and inform
ed that privateer, with black crew, sup
posed from Haiti, was On the coast. TIE Shew,
from St. simons, spoke Sd March, &. Clear
snip Edward, Hore, o. days from London Tor
Norfolk, had been struck by heavy sea, lost
her boats, SC was very leaky, and was stand
ing for Cork to repair. The Alegron, Clark,
from Charleston, for Belfast, was spoken 9th
March, two leagues northward OF the New
Lights. The Fredonia, M'Cann, from Sav.n-
nah, for Liverpool, put into v estport 50 OF
March, in distress. The Nelson, from Now
ioundland, is sent into Rochelle. he Good
Intent, from Newfoundland, ior Liverpool,
put into Tercera, with half her c.roo thrown
overheard.
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Containing eaeil acres.
Also, a Iraet of Land,

Adjoining the above lots, containing 200 a.
ores, which land Thomas Reid purchased
of Pamela Crump, as will appear by the
deed OF Indenture. recorded IN the district
court of New.London.
The above Lots and Lands were former
ly the property of Mr. John Forbes, dec.
and of Mr. Thomas Reid, ant, now belong
60 the late FIRM OF Buche nan, Dunlop, & Co.
They viii he shewn to Intending purcha-
sers by MIR Thomas Reid, who lives at
Campbell courthouse, or by James Penn,
Esq. who lives near Nsw-London, and any
further Information required, may be OBJ
tanned Upon application to MIR John Tomp-
kins of Richmond, or to the subscribers.
ROBERT POLLOK,
JOHN DUNLOP.
Petersburg, February IS, 1911. ids
e N. p. The sale oil TIE above lands is post
poned tiil Monday the 9Th Of April, when il " III
take place az Campbell Courthouse on the terms
above.ment,oned
(Sigued)
ROBERT POLLOK,
JOHN DUNLOP.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-04

ON Monday, the 18th day of March next,
" being court day, viii! be exposed to pub
lie sale; at Campbell Courthouse, on a cre-
ylit Of one, two aud three years, equal pay
mcuts,
The foiorpisg Int cnf Lands, viz.
One Tract OF Land,
n The county of Campbell, or the waters
CO beaver and Postum creeks, containing
$50 xcres, by a late and accurate survey,
and including part of what is called Coop
er's mountain.
Also, another Tract of Land,
In the said county, on the branches of Pos
sum, Rock Castle ard Fiat Greeks con-
tanning 85o acres, and bounded by Steven
sons. Gambler and Martins lands.
Also, apother Tract Of Lend,
In said county Containing $40 acres, on the
head branches II the xfdth fork of Failing
River, and upoA tFS. Z. sidcSA Long
mountain; aud 6odAfe by cosoy/, Forbes
''a s a',o, 'ssaooa,zksrSr.s. of 1Aa,
In said county containAsg 60 acres, on the
head brapchs Tof the SOM fork of Falling
bcurdad by the Long mountain and Rich
ard Stiths lands.
Also, another Tract of Land,
In Campbell county, or the branches OF
Beaver Greek, containing 400 acres.
Also, another Tract o. Land,
Situated on the western branches Of BuffaA
loe creek, ia the comfy of Campbell, GEN..
tanning $50 acres, and commonly known by
the name of Turner's place
Also, LOTS No. 4 and s,
Each half acres, situated on the NAN street
IN the town OF New Loudon, on which are
q Store ard DWELLING. House
Also, LOTS no. IS and 46,
In the said town, containing acres, adj
joining the above half acre lots, wherein
a barn and other out hoasps now stand.
Also, L0TNp. Al,
Situated 10 said town, containing II acres.
And az and rs,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-04
H. Dance, c. c.

CTRAYED OF STOLEN from Mr. Wilson
- Bryant's or Shoosoe Fill. 10 the city of RE
mont, on the 2Sd day Of March, YELLOW
BAY MARE Apnt fouYfeet nine or ten inch.
es nigh, with NSng 6clsed tail and hanging
name, with snialNslGr in h. forsSbpd, aome
little white on one oTtSr hind feet, I,eAhoofs be-
person who wiYdeliyer eS to Henry Timber.
lake, of King-/TiIham cous or give infoyma.
ton SO .6at get her agar. bal receive are
ward of FIVE dollars.
Henry Timberlake.
March %, 1911. st.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-04

RA virtue of deed of trust, bearing date
the 9Th day of April, 1909, executed
by Nathaniel Harris to me fer the purpose
OF securing snUT OF money therein menti.
-nned, to toe late firm Of Buchanan, Dunlop
co. l will proceed, on Thursday, the
2lst day of March next, if fair, If not, tn
first fair day thereafter, at 10 O'Clock, on
the premises, to sell at pubic Auction, on
a credit OF one, two add three years, (e-
DUAL ins{atiEents
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-04

NOTICE.-3y virtue of deed of trust
Y executed to the subscribers by Tho
mas Miller, for the purpose of securing the
payment of certain sums Of money therein
mentioned to Smith Payne, as execu.SsA Of
Robert Payne, dec. which deed is du& re-
corded in the County Court of GooctHAnd }
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, for
ready money, upon the premises, upon the
25th day of May, 1911, certain