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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
"ILLIAM SHAPARD has just received
w lin addition To hic Lite cnnr,IinsN 81 nd fnt

WILLIAM SHAPARD has just received
W Gin addition to his late supples) and for
sale on moderate terms,
20 Hhds Sugar,
100 VT. best Spanish Indigo,
100 bags patent Shot assorted,
Is boxes Roll Birthstone,
40 do. 8 by 10 Window Glass,
90 do. best Mould Candles,
6qr. casks old Sherry Wine best quality
200 pieces American Manufactured
GOODS, viz.
Bedticks, Diapers, Stripes, Checks, Shir-
ting. Sheeting, Chambrays, Plaids, Cotton
Yarn, or ready Spun Cotton, &c. w. s. begs
leave to call the attention of the people 20
morally to the AMERICAN MANUFAC-
TUBED GOODS, particularly; they are
good, and cheap he presumes it unnecessa-
ry to say that they ought to have the prefer
ence to any foreign goods, these times. The
Bedticks particularly are far superior to any
Of foreign manufacture. 4 constant supply
Of American Manufactured Goods. for which,
American produce will be received in pay
ment.
N. B. Cash or G Gods given for Flour, as u
suai.
Richmond, Oot.7, 1911. (cp6twtf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
Ertyqct ofa letter from Tg,,ybinr;o,, a,,od

February 24th, 1912, to the Edior.
We have no news as yet--the Consti.u-
ton has arrived and her dispatches have
reached this place, but nothing has transpir-
ed as yet-we expect to hear something from
them IN dav or two.-The report of the
committee of Ways and Means ii is expected
WILDE actedon thisday; thisis the true touch
stone OF our war temper-manyexp express a de-
termination to vote for the internal taxes. but
appear to be DESTROYS of postponing it till we
Know certainly that war is inevitable-I
think this an unfortunate temper, and am of
opinion that we should complete onr arrange
ments for men and money, but suspend the
operation OF the latter il circumstances will
admit until 1t is necessary to commence its
operatiohs--we have gone too far to tempo
iizc and vigorous operations Will now be
best in all respects, :
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

,r.---s=ss- chsNlosse Gss.T., o. Dec. fafi.
James Morton, Pitt.
AGAINST
Robert Smith &. Robert Clark, DTS.
IN cHANcERY,
TE7FIE Defendant Robert Smith not having
N entered his appearance according to the
Act of Assembly and the rules of this court.
& it appearing to the satisfaction of the court
thathe is not an inhabitant of this state, on
the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, il
is ordered that he appear here on the first
day Of March court next and enter his ap-
pearance and answer the plaintiffs bill, and
give security for performing the decree ofthe
court-and that a copy of this order be jn-
serted in one of the newspapers printed in
Richmond for two months successfully and
posted at the front door of the court house o.
the said county.
4 copy-!Teste.
THOMAS READ, &C.
(w8tt)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
VIRGINIA. ARGUS.
RI C II AZ o " D,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1879.
Extract from, Nashinrton CO.
Ee5rNarv 24th, 1919.

The arrival of the Constitution has fur.
nished government with dispatches from Mr..
BARLOW. Nothing particular has TRANSFERRED :;
but the current superstition is that nIr. Bar
low will effect a commercial Arrangement
with the French Emperor"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

VNAKEN up by Archer Womack Of Prince
= Edward county, a black and white Bar
row with short tail, black rump and head
and one shoulder, two black spots on his left
side and one on his right side near his flank,
a slit IN his left ear and his right 50 torn that
no mark can be made out, about eighteen
months old-appraiscdt to seven dollars, by
I'm. Bcrkeiy, Ed7vard c. ALicq and John
Elliott.
Teste,
B.J. WORSHAM, D. C.
February %. (5tt)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
Gharlatte conrt, 4eh Noyenlbcr. 1s1I-

LAaTl9fte LoNTf, M NoVenlber, 1911.
Edward Dennis, Plaintiff, I In
Against
John L. Lessieur, Asa Davis and e"N"e''Y'
Charles Raine, Defendants.
The defendant, john l.. Lessieur, not having
entered his appearance according to the act of
assembly and the rdles of this court, and it ap-
pearing TO the satisfaction of the court that he
is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion
OF the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered that
he appear here or the first day of March court
next and enter his appearance and answer the
plaintiffs bill, and give security for performing
the decree Of the court and that a copy of this
order be inserted in one of the newspapers
printed in Richmond for two months success.
sively and posted at the front door of the court.
house OF the said county
Acopy, Teste,
Nv 8tl THOMAS READ, CZcyk
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
JOHN FOX
JNJIIN TUX,
THO: RICHARDSON.
Richmond, Jan. Goth, 1912. wifi

THE subscriber conceives that with the
aid of an active and experienced part.
ner the interest Of his friends will be better
attended 10 than it could be By an individual,
has formed a partnership with MIR. Thomas
Richardson.
With Acknowledgements TO those who have
heretofore favored him with their confidence.
he assures them he will continue to use his
best eXertions TO deserve it, and hopes for a
Continuance of their fayors.
JOHN FOX.
wtf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

FBNtiE subscribers having associated them
u selves in business under the firm of FOX
& RICHARDSON, beg leave to make a ten
der of their services to their friends and the
public in general, in the CONIDfISSIO.N
LINE, and hope to obtain share of public
patronage which it shall be their constaEe
endeaYor to merit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

war. Repeated gales In The Baltick had
done great destruction. The st. George of
9S guns, and the Defence of - guns are sup
posed to be lost. .S1gJoK Ledger.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

E70H RENT--and Immediate possessios
n giyen--Ihc house on Richmond Hill late
ly occupied by Mr.. Samuel G. Aaams.--Ap-
ply to the printer.
February u. If
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27
ParkinSon'S Trial.

n. Ie79 cohies Of this singular trial, rchortea
by m. SAMPSON, in1 rccgiUcd and for
saleQf Iris Office.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-27

~ Seyeralinteresting communicatiors are
unavoidably crouded out Of this days paper.
to make room for the late news from Enr-
land. They shall be particularly attended
to in our next.
---fs--
o. " IifsroRrcAL LETTERS" No. XXI. in
our next.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-16

vH>HE SUBSCRIBER has jus. received variety
a OF articles in his Iine-am"ne which are the
following, and daily expects further supply
Florence Silks, different colors,
Persian's do. do.
Taifeta's do. do.
Checks Italian Lwstrngs,
Linnen Cambrick and Lawns,
DO. DO. Handk'fs.
Thread Lace,
Ladies' aud Gentlemens' Silk Hose,
Batavia Satin and Lustring Ribbons.
Lavantine and Damask Shawls, 5-A 6-i "a 81
Ladies, extra long and short Kid Gloves,
Canton Grapes, different colors,
Do. Handk'fs.
Long and Short Nankeens,
rs Callicoes, handsome patterns,
6-S Chntz do. do.
1000 Yards Flax and Tow Linen.
All OF which he will dispose of ON the most mo.
derate terms, for cash only, few doors below the
Bell Tavern.
WILLIAM PATTERSON.
April IL. WITT
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! ALUABIE PROPERTY Rv ,ir.n. IN,

VALUABLE PROPERTY Ry virtue and IN
conformity To Il decree oi H,nrco county court.
sih he sold, Oh Monday the e9th day OF June next,
on the premises, To the highest bidder the following
valuable property beiora'ng To the If Wiltshire
NJ. Lewis, deed. to Wit THE WHARF at Rock.
etts, known by LEwIs's NEw-WHARr, aud sundry
LOTS on the main-strcet opposite the said wharf.
well calculated for Store and
severa other LOTS on the main street above, and
adjoining MIR. John Cra,dock's Brick House. Two
OF the uppermost Lots improved with new Store.
Houses --Also, = LOT aud HOUSE, at present oc.
cupied by Mr.. Grover, the M in street adjoining
the MISUNDERSTANDING, and a number of other OTIS
binding ON Gi,iey Greek, aud the main road Lead
ing by MIR. john Werth's Mill. Two OF these Lot,
have Lumber Storc-House ON each A plau
Will be exhibited and also the Estates interest in tha
said Werth's Mill. Likewise, about Fifty ACRES
of LAND on Gilleys Greek, above the Mill, bound.
ed by the Greek, main-road, Mr.. William Mayo and
Mr.. George Bakey, which will be laid out into Lots
oil different sIzes plan of them will also be shown.
he terms of sale, will be fourth Of the purchase
money payable in six months, one other fourth in
twelve months, one other fourth in eighteen mopths
and the remaining fourth in two years, the purchs-
sers giving bonds and security aud deeds of trust on
the Properly to secure the payments of the install
ments. The property will he shown those inclinabla
to purchase by the subscriber. Tie Sale will be
continued from day to day, until on,peted.
And on Tuesday the 9TH day of August next, will
be sold, that valuable Farm, called MARTINS
HILL, about two miles below Richmond, adjoining
the land ot Mr. VIM Mayo and the lands at the late
col. Miles Selden, decd. James River. This trxet
contains about 400 acrcs considers part of vlcb
is valuable Low-Ground. On the said tract is GOOD
two.sory Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barns, Stables.
and other useful Houses--a'so, valuable Peach Orr
chard Possession will be given on the LIST day Of Is-
Euary next and privilege granted the purchaser Of
sowing and putting in crop of small grain this fall.
The terms of sale above stated, and the land shown
by Mr. John Browning, living thereon, the sub
scriber.
WALTER SHELTON, Coa,,nissioner.
June 9. tbs
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April II.

q EILLINERY s. MANTUA-MAKING.- AIary
1vs Southgate, Milliner X Mantua-Maker, in the
store lately occupied by Aubin Laforet, as Grocery
and opposite that of Robert Nelson & Co., T. street,
Richmond, is thankful for the encouragement which
has been awarded to her exertions since she COM
meneed business, and respectfully informs the ladies'
of Richmond and its vicinity, that she has lust omen
ed choice assortment of Fashionable .gfiiinery--
and having made arrangements with house at New
York for regular supply of the same, together with
the prevailing fashions there, she henceforth holds
herself able to furnish her friends with whatever they
may want in her line, on the most unexceptionable
terms; and to make dresses according to the newest
fashions sueh as may be handed to her for mita-
ton, IN the best manner, and on the shortest notice
Jan. IL. WITT
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vSNIE Subscriber having falflled the cn-sretaehts
a which prevented him from r,suniing the j'rac
tice of the law Immediately OFT his return from Eu.
rope, proposes TO reconme the practice io tl,'
Superior Court of Chancery Tor the Richmond DIS.
trict, in the Court of Appeals, and in the Federal
Courts held ut Richmond.
A determination to render his best and mos. filth
full services to every Client has induced the srhscri-
Der To limit his ordinary practice these Courts -
during their recess, however, he may be SPECIALLY
employed to argue any case depending in any other
Court.
ALEXANDER M'RAE.
Richmond, 25th May, 1912. wSw.
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BUREAUCRATIC public are hereby informed,
L a that Mr. Fred. Rae has been employed in the
school now under the care of the subscribers, as
French Teacher. 1t is only necessary 20 say that
this gehtemans qualifications discharge the duties
OF his office, are unexcepionable; and as the whole
students, both of males and females especalY fthev
have made progress in their education, may
obtain admittance. The prices of tuition per annum
will be at the following rates
For English, including Geography, Arithmetic
English Grammar, &c. SS0-f French be added, or
for French alone, St0-for Latin, Greek, Euclid's
Elements, Algebra, sc. Sio--if French be added,
$50. j. H, TURNER.
w. CAULFIELD.
May 90. epsw
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4 ANDS FOR SALE s LEASE-The subscri-
I Der offers for sale, will exchange for proper
ty ia this City, two tracts Of land in the county of
Henrco. Que contains S4& acres OF heavily timber
cd land between and miles from town, lies on
the upper road to Williamsburg, and adoins the
farms of Messrs Benz. Du,al, Geo. Hay and Will
hanson A. Harwood
The other contains $50 acres, lies the pines
on the stage road to Williamsburg and is miles be-
low town. Neither tract settled improved.
He will lease for three FIVE years after the
first ct January next, valuable estate in Mush
Island, on the navigabie waters of the Roanoke Ri
YER. 1t contains upwards of 1000 aorcs-SOO of
which are low grounds of extraordinary fertility for
the growth Of cctn and celebrated for the raising of
pork.
JOSEPH TRENT.
June <
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AND FOR SALE-57,lS5 Acres of Land for
i a sale.-By virtue of a decree pronounced in the
Staunton District Court Of Chancery. in the CASE of
samuel Meale, trustee Of the estate o? Robert & Sa-
muel Purviance against Henry Purviance, win pro-
coed as commissioned, on the 18th day Of June next
in the City of Baltimore, 10 sell all sose lands living in
the counties Of Kena%ha, Wood, and Ohio, mention
ed in mortgage deed given by said Henry Puryiance
20 Samuel Moae, trustee, sc.-the terms of sale will
DE made known on that day. The above lands are
valuable and situated on the waters of the Ohio
and Kenawha rivers;' many of them arc improved.
and merit the attention of those persons who wish to
reside in that part of Virginia. The lands will be d-
Wded into suitable tracts parcels for the
dalton of purchasers, and the sale continued from
day to day, until completed. t.
THOS. l.. PRESTON.
Lexington, Virginia
April 24, 1912. tbs
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Feb. 1S.

NHR. GEORGE JACKSON, executor of Heze-
We kiah Davidson, deed, William MauIsley and
Ann his wife executrix of the said Hezekiah David
son, decd, Margaret, Lucinda, Elizabeth, Ithamer
and Ann Davidson, infant children of Hezekial Da-
wilson, decd, by the said William MaulsIey and Ann
his wife, their guardian,
Please to rake r6tile, .. tr-
That the fifteenth day Of July, in the present
year, at the Office of William Raymond, surveyor of
Harrison ccuRtY (or his successor in oice) between
the hours of eight in morning; rDlv Is, .o f.
ernoon, shall proceed 10 take the dispositions of
sundry Witnesses to be read in evidence in the suit
depending in the Superior Court of Chancery for the
district of Richmond, wherein the executors of Will
liam Lyme and others compliments, and the ex-
ecuors of Hezekah Davidson and others defendants.
You being absentees from this state, we adopt this
mode of giving you notice thereof.
WM. LYME,
WIN. III. HUTCHINSON,
Executors IF HIM Lyme, decd.
Nav Is. VIZ
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NJ. CAREY.
PRESIDENTIAL DOMINATION.

The Capitol in the City Of albany, Gtthe seat of
S0Vern,'tent ct the Stdse Of .Neso- YORK.
AT full and general meeting of the republican
members of the Senate and Assembly ef the state
OF n York, convened at the capitol, in the city OF
Albany, pursuant to public notice, on Thursday
the 2Sth May, 1912, and continued by adjourn
ment to the 29th,
Hon. JAMES w. wILKIN, Senator, Chair
man,
The hon. Alexander Sheldon, Speaker of the
House of Assembly, Secretary,
Ii having been moved and seconded, that this NEE
ting proceed to nominate suitable person be sup.
ported by this state and Go be recommended 10 the
sister states for the Office of President of the United
States, at the next presidential election, the question
put and carried in the affirmative.
Wherupon the following preamble and resolu-
ton were submitted TO the consideration OF the
ing.
Whereas the constitution Of the United States,
IN express terms, prohibits the members of Con-
gress to be the electors OF the chief magistrate
cause they to make choice by states If there is
none made by the electors & because the president
must be independent for his continuance in Office,
all but the people.
And g0hereds the constitution hath reserved to
the states individually the right of choosing the ell
ectors OF President, and Nice-Presideat, and hath
regulated that tile electors shall vote in their res
pectye states on the same day, aud within short
time after their appointment, to prevent any comb
nation between the electors OF the several states,
therefore
Resoived, That in the exercise of those sacred
and which il is our duty - maintain, we recon-
mend, earnestly to the suragcs Of the several cleo
tors, who shall be chosen by the respective states the
HON. DE WITT CJGNTON,
OF the state Of Ncw-S ork, TO ill the Office of
president Of the y. States Tor four years. from the
81 day Of March next. And from our knowledge OF
his public virtues, eminent talents, and n1exibe
principles, are satisfied that his elevation to that
citation will greatly prOmnt tie peace, the prospeii-
~, and the permanency Of the union.
The said preamble s, resolutions being twice read
was put by the chairman, and passed ananiD1oHsLy
in the affirmative.
1t was thoreupOn moved, seconded. and carried
andnf'nouSLy, That percra& c07nD7itCe Of corres-
Ponfcnee consisting Of members Of the legislature
De forthwith appointed, tn communicate With the
eiRe'cnt states hf ugroi the union, upon the in-
rofi'nt subject before the meeting, & TO adopt such
measures in relation t rcto, IN behalf Of this meet
ing, rs in their Judgment shall be deemed proper
and chat the following persons compose the COM
mittce.
(tiere follow tho n0rnrs % - comrattccmen)
~ Ms So WUKiS, Chairman.
ALEXANDER SHELDON. Secretary.
INDIAN WAR.
The following ia IN extract IT letter from Mr.,
D. Varnum, dian agent a. saadusky, chicA--
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I'm CHANCERY

IN NCERY--Buckingha county, Iiay
Il Term, lSi2
Hardin Perkins and Price Perkins, executors of
Hardin Perkins, decd, Who was acting e1e'or Of
John Watkins, decd, and Robert Watkins, one of
the children and representatives of the said Ichn
Watkins, decd, Plaintiff
against
Josias Chambers and Clopton Chambers,
Defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorneys
and II appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the def. Josias Chambers is not nhsbtant Of this
state, is ordered and deCyeed That unless the
said ,Iosias shall appear here before August
Term next aud the bill of the plaintiffs, the
court will then proceed 60 take the for confess
sed rs to him, aud decree the matter thereof accord
iHgy, and that copy of this order be forthwith pub
lished in some public newspaper Of the city OF Rich
mond, for two months successfully, and that another
copy be posted up at the front door of the court
house Of this county.
copy. Tesse,
r. ELDRIDGE, jr. D. c.
Nav 26. WIN
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BY AUTHORITY.
AN ACT
80 AN Az
For the relief Of 1hnmas Z Todd

For the relief OF Thomas +. Ioddick.
- u 1t enacted by the Senate and House of Rsb-e-
sentativeS 81 the Onifed States Of .4'nerica in
Congress assembled, That the accounting officers
OF the Treasury department be, and they are hereby
authorised and required settle md adjust the ac
count of Thomas T. Rpddiek, for his services as clerk
ut the Board OF Land Commissioners for the terrific
~ of Louisiana, and allow him at the rate of fifteen
hundred dollars per annun, full compensation
therefor, dednctng from said allowance whatever
sum or sums he may have received OH account OF
the said services
HENRY CLAY,
-Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
VIM Ii, CRAWFORD,
President Of the Senate, pro sss,tbore
May Il, 1919
.4ppropsd,
JAMES MADISON
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4 tOLUMBiAN HOTEL--Peter Moeeley, CRATE
u ful for the experienced patronage Of his friends
aud tue public, has the pleasure to inform them,
that me has removed 20 Caiy-street in the large &
commodious house lately occupied by Mrs. Randolph.
and In which Thomas Wilson, esq has kept his Of
fee for several years, in the centre OF business and
soliets continuance of former favors lie is de
termned to use his best endeavors to give general
satisfaction. His Stables, which are near the
house, sshaIl always be provided with the best pro.
vendcr.
The price for Man and horse per day, viii be on,
dollar, & rs cents
Richmond, Mag 10, 1919, If
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May Is.

NOR SALE--My PLANTATION on Finnie
r. Wood, upper end Of Meckenburg, containing
by late survey, $40 acres, about 500 Of which has
been ceared-the balance is finely tiinbered, and is
the best Tract of Tobacco Land that is within my
knowledge.
This land was purchased of the Eaecutrix Oh Bait
Jones deceased, and joins tle lands of Mr.. Stokes
(iate Genl. Kennon's,) VIM. Hunts, Wagst4d's,
RusseTs and Mrs. Hogan's, and will be shewn at any
time by Mr.. Hunt, and the terms made known by
application to J. NELSON.
Mecklenburg, March %. wifi
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JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT,

AN ACT,
To authorize The President of the United States 10
ascertain and designate certain boundaries
T. IT endct@G nv the senate and House of Rebre.
Sei ativeS at The Urited States of 7gJlerica IN
Congress assembled, That the sur,eyor-genera I'm.
der the direction of the President of the o. States
be, 4 he is hereby authorised ~ required Gas soon as
the consent OF the Indians be obtained to cause
to be surveyed marked q designated, so much of the
western and northern boundaries of the state of o.
ho, which have not already been ascettained as di
vdes said state from the territories of Indiana and
Michigan, agreeably the boundaries as establish
ed blythe act entitled " An act to enable the peo-
pie of the division of the territory north
west OF the river Ohio, to form constitution and
state government and for the admission of such state
INTO the Union on an equal footing with the original
states, and tor other PURPOSES, passed priI Thrift
eth, one thousand eight hundred and two; and to
cause to be made plat plan OF so much OF the
boundary line from the southery extreme
OF Lake Michigan to Lake Erie, particularly noting
the place where the said line ntersects the margin
OF said Lake. and to return the same when made to
Congress-ProVidea, That the whole expense of
surveying and making the said boundary lines shall
not exceed live dollars for every mile that shall
be actually surveyed and Marked which shall be paid
out of the monies appropriated for defrayng the e-
pence OF surveying the public lands.
III. CLAY,
Speaker the House If RetyeSentatives
WM. III. CRAWFORD,
~ President q the Senate, pro fenlpoye.
May 90, 1879.
1approved,
JAMES MADISON.