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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-22
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Presents best respects to his friends and pat
rons in the city and vicinity of Richmond,
and informs them that his annual vacation,
which hitherto has included the whole month
of August, will this year, embrace only hf-
teen days, namely, from the lat to fifteenth
inst. on which day he viii resume and ASST
duously prosecute his professional functions,
every day of the week, Saturday afternoon
and Sunday excepted; } he likewise informs
them that he has engaged gentleman, a
native ofFrance and classical scholar. to
teach the French language.
]. A. 0. takes the liberty also Of acquain-
ting the public in general that he has opened
department for the instruction of young la
dies, which is entirely separate from the male
department.
Terms of tuition, $40 per annum, nava-
bic quarterly, for the following branches !;
namely, reading, writing, cypheriRg, English
grammar, composition, geography, use of the
globes. Latin language, &c. with an addi-
tional sum of fifteen dollars per aanum, for
the Greek language, and mathematics
Rules-at whatever time any pupil is enter
ed, he must be considered as entered for the
remaining part Of Che current year. Every
parent or guardian who intends withdrawing
his child or ward at the expirationofthe wear,
Is requested to notify such intention to j. A.
q. at least six weeks prior to the expiration
Of the term.
For further particulars apply TO
JAMES a. OSWALD.
August 6. 2w3w.
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d r f S S E S.
EvcLAvD-her Courts of .4dmhaltu.

tits impossible to comprehend the scope
ofthe Maritime policy of England without
looking maturely & attentively to her courts
of admiralty and comparing their present
depraved rules OF action with those sound
and ineligible principles, which formerly
governed their discussions and made them
worthy the name and respect of courts of JUS
tice. In addition to the claims of immedi-
ate interest, the subject demands our most
careful attention from considerations of q
more lasting and serious nature.
We have few men in this young and ac-
tive nation, detached from the busy pursuits
of life, who have leisure to study and digest
the great principles Of public law and to lay
the solid foundation for utility and for fame
as statesmen. Our professional lawyers are
The common medium, through which we de-
rive our stock of knowledge in the impor-
tant science OF municipal and general juris-
prudence.
1t has thus far answered their purposes
and satisfied their ambition to act the part of
our millners, and give us by the latest arri-
walls fresh importations Of the newest fash
ions in which law and justice are decorated
an England-while our grave judges have
lent the whole weight OF their characters
and influence 20 sanction the national folly.
This apish folly would be more parGUnable
il it looked only tothe yet Independent courts
of Common law in England for the pattern OF
its obsequious imitation. But while our pro-
fessedlawycrs and our more responsible iudg-
es continue to receive and TO sanction the
mandates of the king and privy council OF
England, registered by their obedient tools
and played off upon a creduious world under
the sanctimonious name aud garb Of judges
IN admiralty, asthe stable monuments OF pub.
lie or even British law--the abusive impo.
stion bctrays a lamentable defect in thai
| patriotic zeal, that honorable emulation il
the cause Of wholesome justice, and that mo
raj sense which is the vital principle of both
and exhibits our legal profession in degra
ded state that calls loudly for reprehensior
| and reformation.
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--latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, July "a.
Grand Fste at Carlton House, nhonOr cf,his
DIajesty's Birth Day.


A great national calamity having deprived
the fashionable world Of the annual celebra-
tion at st. James's of the Kings birth day, his
Royal Highness the Prince Regent thought it
his duty TO provide a substitution. and on
Wednesday night this grand entertainment
took place, to which there had been previ-
ously invited upwards Of 1000 of the nobility
and gentry of the country, the Foreign AM
bassadors, the French princes and nobility,
and other distinguished foreigners AZ 8
o'clock the carriages began to approach with
company, at the gates Of Carlton House
were thrown open, and although the utmost
order and regularity were observed, it was
between 10 and 1 O'clock before the whole
assemblage had arrived. The illustrious
family of the House of Bourbon entered thro'
the gardens about 10, when they were usli-
cred into the priyy council chamber, where
the Prince Regent was sitting under q Grim
son canopy Of state, surrounded by the Off
GERS Of his household, who on their approach
Immediately rose TO receive them. The
French Sovereign was introduced by Earl
Mora as Comte de Isle, and her Royal
Highness the Duchess d'Angoulcme BY the
Duchess of York, and the French Princes
by Lord Dundas. They were received not
only with the utmost respect, but with every
mark Of aifectionate regard The amiable
daughter Of Louis the Sixteenth materially
attracted his chief attention, the exhileratin,
effect Of which was clearly discernible on her
woe worn but interesting countcnance. The
Prince Regent afterwards entered the grand
saloon, which was most brilliantly iliumina-
ted, and is confcsscdly in every respect the
finest room in Europe. Here his Royal High.
ness paid his respects to the nobility anC
gentry crowded and assembled, in the mos
graceful and truly fascinating manner
The company we've for some time natural,
lost in amazcment at the c CUP d'oeil which
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Summary.
FAoA rnE Essex (sAtEn) Rto1srEa.

The most interesting document now before fhe
world, is the Speech OF the French Emperor to the
Legislature Of France. II is in form which Is short
ard comprehensive, but the review is happy and
complete In France he has provided for the sue
ccss.on to the Empire, aud for religious establish
mem, IN sllche justified BY the protestant ma
tons Of Europe, as we'll IS by the Church Of Rome
lie dcuounCes the English as not admitting the ncu-
traty Of any fsg, aud therefore as justfying every
obstruction 20 their commerce.. He eUmmcnds tie
conduct OF Amersea IN requiring that its Gag DC re-
spCotel, and praises The Confederation Of tic Rhine
He has made sOme changes which regard to the a.
tnatio Of Che States between Italy aud France had
justified, aud iatters himself that tho peace of the
Continent Will not BE disturbed The war in Spain
and Portugal he % m3intin, and lc closes by as
surihg that he ell avcDge Europe aud Asia ~ e.
nisling this second Punic war.-lrhe ancient Poem
on this war begins 10 language Which may he rcco-
Icoted tlic occasion. Ord.or arma, quibus coclO
gloria tollit." &c. VIC fnay also rccolleet the
close. :" Ssivc inyctc parens," &c. The part
which relates 10 States approves Of the position
~ which our States actually exist aud IS the Speech
will undoubtedly be read by al Our citizens, il can
require no particular comment. The Emperor has
suljoincl very hattetng account Of his hnanc os,
aud that no arrangements vii be made hut
without On nsinuatiOn that any part of the national
taxes would be RENTED, "a Keep UP the spirits at
the Empire 20 their present euergios and smbiti-
On.
The declaration Of the Emperor respecting the
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LIvERpooL, June 2e.
UNITED STATES.

The affair between the American frigate,
the President, and the Little Belt, as stated
in our last paper, must be viewed in the most
serious light, whether we regard our nation
al honor, the laws Of war, or the relations be-
tween the two countries. The opinion at frss
formed that it originated IN capt. Bingham
having mistaken the President fcr an enemy's
vessel, and under this idea having broughs
her to action, is done away by more recent
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-22
By THE LIEUTENANT GovERNoR OF TIL
coMmoNwEALTH OF VIRGINIA..
A PROCLAMATION.

W HEREAS it hath been represented to the
Executive chat 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 9th day Of July last, hath
broken and escaped from the said Jail I do
therefore, with the advice OF Gle. 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
monwcalth Of Virginia, the said William
Roberts, 50 that he may be dealt with as the
law directs; and ] do moreover require all
Che Magistrates, Sergeants and Constables,
pnd es<hort the good people OF this Common
wealth, to use their best endeayors to arrest
fhe said William Roberts, so that he may be
brought 10 Justice.
Given under my hand as Lieutenant Co
vernon, and under the seal the Com
monwealth, at Richmond, this 9Th day
II. 81 Of August, IL the year ofouf Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and eleven,
and Of the Commonwealth the thirty
sixth.
GEO w. SMITH.
NJ B. William Roberts is upwards offorty
ears old, about si7. feet two or three inches
ligh, stont made, has rather down look and
lVkward expression, light hair and fair skin.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-08-22

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This well known remedy has cured during
the last eleven years, an immense number Of
children and adults Of various dangerous
complaints arising from worms.
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VAIL &, ROGERS.

The operation Of these Pills is perfectly
mild, SO as to be used with safety by persons
IN every situation and Of every age.
They arc excellently adapted to carry cf!
superhrot:s bile, and prevent It's morbid sc
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Ito prodnee Free preparation, and there
by prevent colds, which are often nf fatal
consequences Adcse never fails to remove
cold, If taken on its first ppearance-they
are celebrated for removing habituai ccstive-
ness-sicl,ncss at the stomach and severe
head achc-aId ought to be taken by ali per-
sons on change of climate.
They have been found remarkably effica-
cious in preventing and curing disorders at
cendant on long voyages, and should be pro-
tured, and carefully preserved for use, by e.
very seaman.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-08

MT OTICE.-ALL those that haye d.manJ, ON
v the estate Of Robert Mitchell. dec'd ale
earnestly requested TO make them known, and
those that are tudeb'ed to said estate sie solici.
ed to make payment TO
VIZ. MITCHELL, Executor.
Richmond, Jaruary %, 1871 ,e
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-08
Ei2 t-2 Gents Single.l

! That the commissioners appointed bv
an act OF the legislature Of the Irdian:.
territory, to fix on proper scile for
the permanent seat of government for
the said territory, be and they Gre
hereby authorised, and their suct es-
sors IN Office, SO soon as the surveys
under the authority of the u. States
shall have been made of the lands
which they shall select, and on lr9-
docing receipt from the receiver Of
public monies Tor ar least one. twenti-
eth part Of the purcha.e money, 10 en-
ter with the register of the ian! s,ts;.s
Tor ti.g distFfcr ~ which the land lies.
any tour quarter sections Of land adj
Joining to each other, which have not
been reserved by any former act OF
Congress, and which the said com.
mlssloners may select and fix on as "A
scite tor the permanent seat OF go
vernment for the said territory, and
payment shall be made therefor 1T the
same price, AMI on the same terms
and conditions, as are provided in re-
spect 10 the other public lands sold az
private sale in the same district; and
on completing the payment of the
purchase money, a patent shall be
granted therefor, TO the said commits
sloners and their successors in Office.
in trust for the use of said territory,
Tor the purpose aforesaid.
J. II. VARNUM.
Speaker Of the House II Representa- ipos
GEO: CLINT ON,
Viee President 0 T The Cnitea STATES, and
President of tie Seaate.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
Eehruarv 05 1911
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Mr.. Peasants,


[NTE wish, thro' the medium of your par'er, 70
retmn. oar grateful acknowledgements to
our fellow ctizeus. for the very liberal aid taeY
have given towards the Methodist lIeeting
House, on Shockoe hill.--We not only ,hank
those, whose names homer our subscription pa /.
Per but likewise ,hose, who have kens their
ngnss ont OF sight. but who hsve, nevertheless
sent forward their respective donations by some
private hand
1 he whole Oh the money subscribed the mo.s
of which is coilectea) amounts TO about 900
doilarI, and az far rs We can Judge. it sa:ii rake
about 700 more TO finish the work; and IS our
ultimate aim is, tina entire complexion OF the
house, we pledge ourselves, TO use our best en-
deavors, 10 brinc about thar desirable object -
in doing which, We shall be obliged shortly to
call on lhose OF our subscribers, WHO have ncr "a
JET, given 10 their respective donations ---s.nd
we shall thankfully receive any aid whether Ia
tie ~ much, thss any person or parsons. may
feel disposed to give towards the said Methods,
Mee'ing house, ON Shockoe. hill.
We are happy 10 Inform Ike friends, and well.
Wishers of tne inItisution, that the building is
now !, an advanced state, and win, we hope.
shortly be ready for the epiieB OF those. VIII
may feel disposed TO hear the word Of life there.
in.
Signed in behalf of the Methods; Church. in
shis city.
.he Trustees.
PishIAe,sl ETsre.i -. itI.
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APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
February IS, 1911.

AN ACT
Providing for the sale of a tract of
land lying in the state ofTennessee
and tract in the Indiana Terrific
~.
u + il enacted by the Senate and House of
- Representative Of the United States
OF A1STica, in Congress assembled, That
the cAmissioners appointed by an act
of the legislature of the State Of Ten.
nessee, passed on the fourteenth day
OF November, ore thousand eight hum
bred and nine, to FIX on scite for
the town of Pulaski, in the county of
Giles, and state aforesaid, and their
successors in Office, be, and they are
hereby authorised, on producing re.
.eeiPt from the receiver Of public mo-
nies, for az least one twentieth part of
she purchase money, 10 enter with the
register OF the land Office. established
Cor the lands ceded to the United
States by the Cherokee AVID Chicka.
saw Indians, in the Mississippi terri
tory, tract Of land lying in a regular
square, aud containing SIX hundred and
forty acres, which has or may be liked
ON as a settle for the town If Pulaski,
as Aforesaid, at the came price, and on
the same terms and conditions ofpay-
mems, IS are provided with respect to
the other public lends sold at private
sale al the said office and on compile.
ting the payment Of the purchase mo.
MY, patent shall be granted there
Tor, TO the said commissioners and
their successors in Office, in trust, for
the use OF the said eonnty Of Giles
Tor the purpose aforesaid.
/ Sec. 2. Aud be it further enacted
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-08
c o obs

Amongst which are the following articles. viz
10 DemijohDs Ola London particular Madeira
Wine.
Pipe do do
IL Demijohns Old Spirits.
Puneheons do
II Demijohns best old Cogniac Brandy.
10000 ID Brown Sugar.
1000 10. Coffee.
4 Boxes assorted Dutch Glass ware.
2 Hhds. assorted double Flint do.
3pBoSes Martinique Cordial.
50 doz. Claret.
$50 Best Shrub.
~ Best Syrup of Punch.
II Chests Souohone Tea.
Bosses Imperial do
a doz. Lead Canisters Gun Powder Tea.
10 Gross Playing Cards, and
~ Boxes frst Chop Hayannah Segars. with 4
gFe at variety of useful and valuable articles
too tedious 60 be enumerated
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums under 80 dollars. cash. 20 LII,
and not exceeding $50 dolls 30 dave 50 dol
lars and not exceeding 500 dollars, 6 months
and above 800 dolls. . months credit. For ere
dit purchasers, notes negotiable and p1yablc
AT the bank Of Virginia, with approved ei,dor
sers' viii be IN lisorim,aately feqnired. Thc
sale VIII be continued from day 20 dsy until
closed. '''
Aubin Laforest.
Richmond, March %, 1911. tds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-08
PROVED,
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.
February IS 1911.
AN ACT
Tg,ob1is6;ra Me-, 49,:

1-SedOISH'rg Macy -hoSotfais.
~ II enacted by the Senate and House
~ OF Representatives, OF he United Stairs
OF America, in Congress assembled, That
the money collected hereafter by viz
tue Of the act, entitled, "An act in
addition to Is An act for the relief of
sick and disabled seamen,'' shall be
paid to the Secretary of the Navy, the
Secretary of the Treasury, and the
Secretary of War, FOR the time being.
who are hereby appointed {. board of
commissioners, by tn, name and style
OF commissioners of navy hospitals,
which, together with the sum of fifty
thousand dollars hereby appropriated
out OF the unexrended balance Of che
marine hospital fund, to be paid to the
Commissioners aforesaid, shall con-
stitu'e fund for navy hospitals.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted,
That all fines imposed on navy eff.
GERS, seamen end marines, shall be
paid to the commissioners IF navy
hospitals.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted.
That the commissioners of navy hos.
pitfalls be, aud they are hereby aUthoii-
sed and required to procure at SUI
table place or places proper sci.es for
navy hospitals, and, ii The necessary
buildings are nos procured with the
settle, to cause such 10 be erected. ha.
wing due regard to economy, and civ.
ing preference to such plans as with
most convenience and least cost VII
admit of subsequent additions. as the
funds will permit and circumstances
require and the commissioners are
required at one of the establishments
TO provide permanent asvIum ior
disabled and decrepid navy officers,
seamen and marines.
Sec. 4. And be IL further enacted.
That the Secretary of the NAVY be
authorised and required to prepare the
necessary rules aud regulations for the
government Of the institution, and re-
port the same TO the next session Of
Congress.
Sec. s. And be It further enacted
That when any navy officer, seaman
or marine, shall be admitted, toto a
navy hospital, that the inst; ia,jon
shall be allowed one rarion per dav,
curing nus continuance therein, 20 &c
deducted from the account of Tue u
nited States with such officer. 3, e,,a an
or marine and in like manner IS Zen
any officer, seaman or marine. ersilled
TO a pension, shall be admitted % g. a
navy hospital, such pension durifig bis
! continuance therein shall be pei1 10
the commissioners Of the nay, hos
pitfalls, and deducted from the az .c5un,
of such pensioner.
J. B VARNUtd.
Sbeater Of the Hovse Of Re5re,c a,s,ios.
JOHN 20 f..
ProsidcHi Of the Scnate 5rs-i mare.
APPROVED,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-08

AN ACT


Providing for the removal of the land
Office established at Nashville, in the
state OF Tennessee, and Canton il
the state OF Ohio; and to authorise
the register and receiver of public
mories TO superintend the public
sales OF land IN The district east OF
Pearl river.
i; Ii snSGted by the Senate ard House
- o. Representatives of the United States
OF America, 10 Congress assembled, That
the President Of the United States be.
aud he hereby is authorised, to re move
the land Office established for the sale
OF the public lands, coded to the Uni
ted States by the Cherokee and Chick
asaw Indians in the Mississippi ter
ritory, from Nashville, 10 such place
within the district for which it was
established as he may Judge most
proper; and to remove the land Office
from Canton in the state of Ohio, TO
some suits lie place within the district
Tor Which it was established.
Sec. .. And be it further enacted,
That the public sales of the public
lands, in the district east of earl river,
In the Mississippi territory and aleo
In the district of Kaskaskia, in the IL
tinois territory, be conducted under
Inc superintendance alone of the re.
gister and receiver of public monies
Tor the said districts, who are hereby
authorised aud empowered to superin.
tend the same, IN their respective dis
tiicts, any law to the contrary not
withstanding /; and they shall receive
tue compensation provided by law
Tor tie superiutendan.s ofpublic sales
IN the districts aforesaid.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted,
That if any tract of the public lands
which has been sold, or may hereaf.
ter be sold, in any state or territory
wherein a land Office is or NAV be es-
tabfished, and on which complete pay
Enent has no, or may not have been
'ssue, ssi,hin siIe time prescribed by
law Tor completing the same. and the
tract having been advertised for sale
agreeably to law, It shall be lawful to
otter the same for sale at public VEN
due, at the time and place of the sit
ting OF the court, for the county in
which the land Office is kept for the
district to which the tract belongs,
whether the court shall be denomina-
ted court of quarter sessions, or by
whatever other designation it may be
known
7. B. VARNUM,
Speaker of thc Rouse Of Represenfatives
GEO. CLINTON,
Eyire PresiLent of the TLnitcd
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PA virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date
the 9th day Of April, 1909, executed
oy Nathaniel Harris 70 me for the purpose
OF securing sum o! money,tberein mensi-
oned, to the ls.e firm of Buchanan. Dunlop
Co. will proceed, on Thursday, the
2lst day Of March next, if fair, If not; the
hrss isir day thereafter, at 10 o'clock, on
the psenn.es, 20 sell at public Auction. on
crec't Of one, two. snd three years, e.
dual instatments-l
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Z EAVING qualified az Executor oil
& i Thomas GilIiat, deceased, am rea-
dy 10 receive what is due to said estate
and 10 adjust any just claims against it,
am duly authorised also 10 receive what.
ever is due 10 The late firm Of G,lliat &
Kirby. and beiog DESTROYS OF closing
these matters as espeditiously az possible
those indebted either 10 the estate or the
said late FIRM. viii please take notice thai,
unless payment is made or satisfactory ar.
'S;seeras ,stT-ate eni.tsc] into vr;ff,.,,i DE-
lag. snail put all ims into the hands
OF attor0ies for collection.
JOSEPH CALICO, Exe'r
of Thomas GiiIiat, deed.
Richmond. Sept. ", 1910. If
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WANTED.

A CLERK capable of settling extensive sets
L n OF books, Some of which have not been re-
gularly kept. The hpsincss is to DE DONG some
distance IRON Richmond at this office.
None need apply who is not known 20 have ex-
Perimsntal knowledge of accounts.
Richmond, 2ath March, 1911. 8,