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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
gGe' 8a5ette.
Mar7insbmgh, March s.

!he Formers Bank Of Virginia-The En-
furer OF the 18th Feb. last, contains a mi
mute sketch of the law authorizing this new
Hstltution-lt enacts, says the Enquirer,
that a Bank shall be established in the city
OF Richmond, to be called "The farmers
BANK OF Virginia" whose capital stock shall
DC s~2,oo0,O0O, to be divided into go,
sAares, of Sl0o each 1884 shares Ia frac-
uon more than l-6thl to be retained and APP
Propriated to the use of the state the resi-
uoe Oh the shares to be disposed of to sub
scrloersson the following terms each share
10 cost 500, to be paid for in gold or silver
com, l,4th at the time of subscription, one
o'her fourth wi.hin6o dsy VS. thereafter, another
fourth within e. days after the Bank shall
nave gone into operation, and the remaining
fourth within 60 days thereafter. Each
snare so disposed of TO subscribers is also to
oe charged with an equal proportion of the
tpriee OF thel shares retained by the state /;
.n@t is with an equal proportion of $3.50, 400,
70 Dc paid into the Bank in 10 semi annual
Hrs'atnents (S2 IS cents on each shares
T'ef the commencement of its operations.
Inc directors are to retain such instruments
Vu' OF the half-yearly dividends declared on
we Shares; but ifsuch dividend be insufficient
& pay the lnstalment on any share or shares.
& ."e resident of the Bank at Richmond Is
give notice thereof in the public prints [;
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
This as manifestly a mistake Of the e
ditor. 1t should be | 25 cents.

Some fsp days ago, acere discovered IN the
sn~aoke-Aouss Of MAJ .andreac Wdggenef, al
this County, eleUen large lining Rats, Scth
their tails inferacoven, or tied together, an
a oery curious and extraordinary manner,
forming a eonpIete G~ordian-kmot, that de-
fed the art ana la6ouysof many, to unite
After thev zeere Killed so completely rere
their tails united thGt im endea0onr5ng to
separate them, oas.ofths Rats 0ras pulled
IN tuo pieces, ritbogt their tails giving
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
Richmond. Fe6rud
L~EGlSLATURE OF VIRGIN

WH riSe this day-They haJ
biHs-authorising that tuo Firginl
to loan tones to the U. States Oh
terms as the directors and the gooeran>
can agree on-authorising the erecutice d.
tier commissioners, to appoint the first
directors on the pat IF the state to aid IN
putting the neD baak tnto operation also,
oils dHoTiag to the ms~ritorious Oiioer
Pollock, s 1000 IN cash and a yearly pension
off loo daring hfe-atso, aHo5o;ng Gen
George Rogers Clarke, the hero ofthe nj
nois C)antry, a ssoord. qtde rirgimia ma
nafouory, and haJ pay as Col. for t.fs.
They haze adopted by immense majorities
the resolutions sthich assert the right of in
struction, and censure the present Senator'S
for their conduct in relation to the Bank Of
the United States.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
Notice is hereby gluen,

THAT Books will be opened at the tavern
Of Edward M'Gaire. m Winchester, on
Monday the 9Th day Of April next, for the
purpose of receiving subscription for 1865
shares in the CAPITAL Stock ofthe Farmers'
Bank of Virginia, established BY an act
passed by the last General Assembly, a
branch Of which is to be in The town e VIM
chester. Tie Books will be KEEP. open from
d,y to day, from ten O'clock in the morning
ull three 10 the AFTERNOON. until the whole
number Of shares are subscribed but no
per son or company can subscribe Tor more
than thirty shares 10 any one day, until the
expiration Of the 6rst ten days.
twenty-five dollars on each share to be
paid at the time Of subscribing, twenty-five
dollars 10 sixtv days thereafter, Chese two
pa, ments to be made in gold or si!vcr)-
twenty FIVE dollars in sixty DAYS after tho
Bank shall go into operation, and the re-
manning twenty Eve dollars ia sixty days
after.
The subscriptions viii be taken under the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06

tits understood that a long list ofoficer'
nominated for the Additional Army. ha
been transmitted b, the President of tn
United States to the Senate for their cor
curTeRce.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06

Departed this life, on Fr. day
ut. Dir. SAMUEL JOHN, efta
ty, in the eightisth year ofhis az
'ng the last secen gears cfhis life
eneed many seuere gDlietions, al!
bore NTH CAristian .fortituds, :
murmaring pord--Hs rslativd
to depiore tae loss gfa Kind aud al
husband, father and friend. a
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
10 be Let,

II Store and Ware House,
10 Shepherds. Town, in a situation equal
20 any in the place for public business
Possession may be had immediatels by
appl, ing to JOHN KEARSLEY.
March 6, 1919
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
R ON AN EPIcRAM:

al know each Congressman must be a fool,
"Who never talks" qaoth Dick
"Iknew more dots" SAID Tom, /. by surer rule,
"Because-I've heard them speak r.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
From The Boston ceatine1

From me BestoH CeHftnet.
POLITICAL INIOXiCATION.
IAPRoMTU.
Our War-Hawks when pot valiant grown,
Could they The British KIM dethfone.
Would sacrifice a man a day -
To me the reasons very plan.
Why topers talk in suen a strain
They want a double .Can-a-day.
soBERsIDEs.
Upper and Ls~g.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
A DistilIer Wanted.

w who can come well recommended,
to carry on a steam dis,illsr - A single man
would be preferred. AISLE ARER.
March 6. 1912 M
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 26,
RUHORC


RUHORS.
H nns reported last eueaing, that a pes-
set had GrriUed at Baltimore bringing very
late accounts. from England stating, that
mr.. Foster had been recalled, md that the
Prince Regents Speech at the opening of
Parliament, altered no ,~fa0orahe prospects
We haze also Understood that a letter has
beer receiued in Washington, from a French
officer. mentioning the probability ofG VA
beto1een France and Russia.
In the debate achich took place an the
House Of Representatives. yesterday. on the
question Of Postponing the consideration Of
the Report Of the Committee Of Hays and
Means on the subject ofRsuenue, the friends
ofthat course evidently diScouered Signs Of
nausea at the prospect Of s~paHoring TIE
BITTER PILL OF TAXATION uhich they them
seloeshaUe prepared, and Which they no0p
uish to procrGstinote, under the feebte sab
tsr3fuge IF eating for arrirats from En-
rope, suhicb may POSSIBLY re1nooe the ne
cessity Of taking 1t at all, BY bringing the
terms of III aecoNnspd1tion of our differ
enees nth the. great c~omteading porers-
On the other hand the gentlemen opposed to
postpoaemcnt pointed oat in strong terms
she necessity Of meeting the crisis, and dis
tinctig erhibtting to. the american people
chat thy haos to depend on, BY an imme-
dale determination Of the great gusstions
ofpeace or uar, which they coateaded, acre
inOolUed IN the question: Of ~taration. 1t
scas sareasticaliy remarked that Congress
had been sitting now nearly .foar mouths,
and had dome little else besides running in
to dett they HAD BEE Mating for the
CoNsrIrurIoN. Sac has arrived, and
brought perhaps, the compliments Of The
EDperor-Io a gorernTent, and nothing
more. The HORNET is NOW expected; and
her non arriUat is made an ercuse for post
ponement. Perhaps it mould be zceu to send
out the WAsr, that, after the ~arriUol Of the
Hornet, SHE may be waited for, and there
be ANOTHER crease for further postpone
rnent.
tits understood that a long list ofoficers.
nominated for the Additional Army. has
been transmitted b, the President of the
United States to the Senate for their con.
currence.
National MteH;geacer.
A young gentlem man at Copenhagen
writes in a very indignant strain to his
friend in Salem respecting the plumber OF
American property" Our oouatr, men
(ssys he) once felt proud 10 hoisting the
national colours, but nowit is as danger.
Gus to show them as il would be TO jingle a
purse of gold id the ear of a robber. -
This is a deplorable fact nor is it scarce
ly less true, that the whole world is at
war with Us, and we with nobody9" DO
the American people not see their error,
or, what is as bad, will they not acknow-
ledge it!
rALex Gag.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-03-06

Married, on Thursday sosning
Robert ONeai to Mss Sasaaaa'
both Qtkis towa.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
TO THE PATRONS OF THE VIRGINIA
ARGUS.

At a very great expence, the proprietor, has
lately procured entire new fonts of TYPE Tor this
paper, and INCREASED the size of it considerably.
Il is believed that it now contains quantity OF
matter nearly equal to any paper printed in A
merica. The price (the same as in the year
1898, when it commenced) is 90 per cent. lower
than the other papers of this CITY, Notwith-
standing this, however, and the INCREASED price
of types, paper, &c. which cannot be obtained
but for cash, the subscription will not be raised
20 p,tnctual subscribers. But in justice to him
self the printer gives this early notice to his pa
irons, that from and after the FIRST day of the
year 1912, the paper will be charged at the
rate of FIVE Do LIARS per annum to all those
who do not pay their subscriptions in the course
of the current year.-rhe opportunities by pri-
vate conveyances continually occurring thro'
out the year from every part of the State to
Richmond, particularly by the Members of the
Legislature and the sheriffs) and the facility
afforded by the mails which pass through every
neighbourhood at least once 4 fortnight, will
leave those disposed to make remittances, no
excuse for not doing so.--No subscription will
hereafter be taken for less than six months,
nor will the paper be discontinued till all ar
rearareS are paid
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
A PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH
A MECHANICS BANK,
In the City of Richmond connected with objects of
BENEVOLENCEs AND PUBLIC UTILITY.
To the Honorable the General assembly Of the Commonwealth
0f VIrUinia

of of
and their mechanical Calling friends " the arts andn
sheweh:
quantities o pace
Gheaply supplied With all kinds of provisions g.
Kentucky and Ohio than other sea that beet and pork procured
Petitioners havag weighed
that the City Richmond and Town OF NJ only the fostering
& psas these highly mp0 R truths y peH"f Pnay "rO
of description be called the
Mechanics Richmond thereof be 100000 dollars the
the actual capital of the said proposed Bank to " regularly paid when %
de&ds shall be made among the s5ockaod E a., - ~ 80 no , m
purchase
graduate enclose with public
provide
oa attached mechanical
made from the said fund beginners with loans
proposed employed in
mechanical calling and that director other company shall
dollars hairecee dOalsa
AS the inducements Petitioners this
induce early MARRIAGES among assist and humble merit and
power
of redistribution
nual
precisely they
wishes and principles by which believe ctuae and order
the institution influence presumed
ec the better and certainly thereby the fostering promo
Richmond powerful of art and industry
application
and will foundation and
All which most respectfully submitted
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
Church's Cough Drops.

GRATITUDE impcls me to acquaint you
with the distressing situation have been i'll,
for the last two months, with violent Cough,
Shortness of Breath, Soreness of my Breast, at
tended with great Debility and loss of Appetite
Il also raised great quantity of footed mat
ter from my lungs, the disagreeableness of
which caused me to be very sick at my sto-
mach; indeed became SO ill, that l left my
place (the Rev Thos. Lyel's) from my inabi-
lily 10 attend to the duties thereot-Now thro'
the blessing of God, and taking one bottle of
your Cough Drops, 1 am restored to health
and enabled to return to my service.
The first dose gave me immediate relief, and
an now we'll as ever was in my life.
With grateful feelings, yours,
SARAH CUNNINGHAM
NeW-York, April 25, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
ERUPTIoNs and HUMoRs ON THE FACE
AND SKIN
DR.. CuURCHS
General Vegetable Lotion.

This Lotion is excelled by no other in the
world. 1t has been administered by the pro-
prietor for several years in Europe and Ameri-
ca with the greatest success. BY the simple
application of this fluid, night and morning it
will remove the most rancorous and alarming
scurvy in the face. 1t is perfectly safe, yet
powerful, and possesses all the good qualities
of the most celebrated cosmetics, without any
of their doubtful effects. 1t is therefore re-
commended as certain and elIicS cous rene
dy, and valuable and almost indispensable
appendage to the toilet, and infinitely superior
Cream drawn from |iOlcts and Milk from
noses Suffice it however, to say, it has
been Administered 20 many thousands in the
United States and West Indies with the great
est and most unparalleled success, and with
out even single complaint Of its inefRcacy.
A small bottle at Is cents will be found sufii-
cicnt to prove its value
The above Valuable Medicines sre Sold by
appointment Of the Proprietor, wholesale and
retail by lir Samuel Peasants (only) in Rich
msrd.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
BOLTING CLIO L Ii S.
LARGE SUPPLY OF BEST =
Dutch Boiling Cloths,
Just received and for sale BY
SAMUEL G. ADAMS.
Aug Is, 1912. If.
Aug. 10, 1912.

VIRGINIA
1T Rules holden in the CLERKS Office ofths Sape-
rior Court Of chancery for the Richmond Dis
-trict, the llth day Of :fRky, 1912.
Peter Merrimau, Thomas Merriman, Sterling
Gravett, and Elizabeth his Vie, aud Will
am Merriman, an infant by Thomas Merri-
man, his next friend, Pitts.
AGAINST
Francis Merriman, an absent defendant, John
Harris, Francis Whitworth, Christopher
Tompkins, jr. and Thomas Flournoy,
Defs
THE defendant Francis Merriman, not hay
ing entered his appearance and given security
according to the Actof Assembly and the Rules
of this Court, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence, that he is not an mhabltant Of this
country: 1t is ordered, That the said deieR-
dant do appear here on the first day of the next
term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published in the City of
Richmond, for two months successfully, and
posted at the front door of the Capitol, in the
said City.
A Copy--Teste,
WNf. w. HENING, &C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.

Runaway from the subscribers, in the
month Of August, 1911, negro man, by the
name of JOHN, he sometimes calls his name
JOHN STARKS-we bought him of Abram ID
lIooe, of King George county, where 7 suspect
he is now lurking, or it may be possible that
he is in the neighbourhood of Winchester
Any person who wiltdeiiver-the said Negro to
me, or secuEe-him so that get him, shall re-
ceive the above reward He is a black man,
about % years old, straight made, and when
spoken to, has pleasing countenancc, he has
scar little below his ear, and. on his breast.
lie Runaway from David Cobb, to whom we
hired him-he was taken up some time in March
last, and was put in Culpepper Jail, where he
remained short time, and made his escape.
JOHN & ROBERT LEWIS.
Warren, Albemarle, Aug 4sh, 1912. w6tp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20

IN FluvaaHa County Court, .JH,y
27th, 1872
John Quarles, Stephen Mayo, William Giles &
Nancy his wife, late Nancy Rhodes, one of
the Children, and heirs OF George Rhodes,
decd. PltFs.
Elizabeth Smith, late Elizabeth Rhodes and wi
dow of John Smith, decd. Mary Parrish,
daughter of Jesse Parrish, and Mary his
wife, late Mary Rhodes, Abraham Price, and
Susanna his wife, late Susanna Rhodes, lien
ny Rhodes, John Myers and Martha his wife,
late Martha Rhodes, Villas Rhodes, and
Elizabeth Thomas, which Elizabeth Smith,
Susanna Price, Henry Rhodes, Martha My
crs, William Rhodes, arc children and to-
gether with said Mary Parrish, a grand
daughter, heirs of the said George Rhodes,
deed. Defs.
1IIE defendants Mary Parrish, John Myers
and Martha his wife, not having entered their
appearance and given security according 10 the
act Of assembly and the rules Of this Court, and
it appearing TO the satisfaction Ofthe Court that
they are not inhabitants cfthis Commonwealth,
on motion Of the plaintiffs by their Counsel, II
IS decrecd and ordered, That the said dclcn.
dants Mary Parrish, John Myers and Martha
his wife, DO appear here on the first day of DC
tobcr Court next, and answer the plaintiffs bill ;
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in some newspaper published in the City
OF Richmond and continued for two months sue
ccss.vcly, and also posted at the front door OF
the Courthouse Of this county,
Copy--Teste,
JOHN TIMnERLAKE, c c.
Aug. g. w8w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
TO A. CHURCH,

PROPRIETOR OF THE CoucH DRops.
FOR the last seven years, 1 have been Sc
verely afflicted with cough and shortneSs of
brcath-with great pain at my breast, which
yielded in no respect TO any of the remedies
prescribed by my physicians. They conceived
my disorder 4 consumptive one, and further
assured me they could do nothing more for me
became exceedingly debilitated and incapable
of attending to my business, until about four
months ago, hearing Of Churchs Cough Drops,
I sent for one bottle, and have taken it accor-
ding to the directions, and arm happy to state,
that found immediate relief-my cough, diff
fculty OF breathing, pain at my breast, and o.
Their cOnsumptiye symptoms are entirely re-
moved.-l now enjoy better health than for the
last eleven years OF my lite--nor during the
late variable season, have had any return of
my former distressing complaints.
For the good Of others labouring under ST.
milar complaints, thus publicly acknowledge
the benefit received from taking your Valuable
Medicine. am willing to attest to the above
should you think it necessary.
am, with great respect, yours,
WIN MELVILLE.
Lower Robinson street.
New-York, April 30th, 1912.
Where nature, sometimes, erring on her part,
The decent finish must be left to art;
With trivial trouble may the hand remove,
The small cutaneous obstcles to love,
The change reflected from the faithful glass
See what 1t is, and think on what it was,
While pride exulting at the happy change,
And beauty now at liberty to range;
No more enarmour'd of pleben things.
But settles in the Golden laps of Kings.
ERUPTIoNS and HUMoRs ON THE FACE
AND SKIN.
Particularly Freckles, Pimples, Blotches,
letters, Ring Worms, Ian, Sun Burns, Shin
giles, Scorbutic and Cutenous Eruptions OF
every description, Prickly Heat, Redncss OF
the Nose, Arms, &c. &c &c
Are eticctually and speedily cured by
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
IRON qHe aovcnrsrpsIE goURvAI.
AGRICULTURAL.

a gentleman oflntclligencc and respectable
ty of Long Island lately communicated that the
following process IS prevailing rapidly in hia
ncighborhood and IN many paus Of New } p
scy. When the Indian corn has fairly siik.d
and the iarina on the blossom is matured, dl..
small portion Of ground plaster on the ;a.t.
pf sdF.-Fhere ought to beno wind, and pes.
bapr o grca,cr advantage Thjlc 'he d.~ il "a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-20
TO LEASE OR RENT.

ygNIETAVERN, STORE HOUSE, AND
z FARM, at King x Queen Court House,
together with SEVENTY FIVE ACRES
OF WOOD LAND contiguous. This well
known stand for business, is considered SUI
perlor to most in the lower country, and the
accommodation for the public, equalled by
few in the state. Possession will be given OF
the lst January ensuing.--For terms apply
RICHARD CORBIN.
J,aneville 10Th Aug. 1912. I'm.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-06
IN COMMON COUNCIL,
4Tu AUGUST,

9TH AUGUST, 1917.
Ordered, That the sum of 5 90 be appro.
priated to the repair of the observation-disclosures
and that it be repaired forthwith, and the
powder now in the old POwder-house remov.
ed to it so soon as it can be made ready for
its reception.
That the judgment obtained by the Com
mon Council against Mrs. Sarah Porter for
taxes, be suspended for sixty days frem this
time.
That Mr. Fleming's application respecting
the Judgment obtained against him by the
Common Council for taxes be referred to
Messrs. Smith and Newton, to report thereon.
Ordered, That all bills and accounts a
gainst the Common Council hereafter pre-
sented to them for payment, shall be certif-
ed to be due, and signed by the person or per-
sons under whose immediate authority the
debt was contracted.
Ordered, That the taxes charged to Mr..
Crawford and to Thos. Locke decd. Tor the
present year be RENTED.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-06
wa are now at war with England

.,. We are now at war with England I:
pow s.r Government do US justice-let the O.
ls' ~ continue to refuse it; and from that mo-
tn0. ye have no doubt that the United States
iD .,l .ssu,ne 3 correspondent relation with
OO srbe United States are placed by the MUS
...sof the belligcrents in an important CRISIS /;
~ re are confident they will go through it
Os :,h honor and advantage: fthe citizens OF
W. VIZ limited States make common cause and
'Dsnort with energy and decision the mea-
SUES Of the government, the result is certain.
g s1 will obtain what they have right to de-
~ FIRST of Great Britain and Afterwards OF
rs.oce. Success In this struggle will secure
Mem the respect of both the belligerents and
agaIl Europe. twill also secure them per-
'S.nent peace, aud IN other respects just re-
r"rd for all their exertions. We are conf
S.nt that nothing will be wanting on the part
fine government to ensure success. 1t has
Soldly taken on itself great responsibility,
one whichthe exigency of the times required,
mi We are satisfied it will acqult itself to the
l;nsr expectations of the country.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-06
ALEXANDRIA.
THURSDAY MORNING, .dugast 8.
TO sHEw
THB VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESUME.
I" TO sHEw

Our readers will find under the Washing
ton Head, in this days Gazette, canting hy-
pocritical production, copied from the Nation
al Inteligencer, in the Editors every other day
style; for it is notorious fact, that the spirit
and tendency Of the editorial remarks in that
paper, vary almost as often as days intervene
between It's publication. Could we believe
the government sincere in its professions of a
disposition 10 settle our differences with Eng
land, on the terms proposed in the article al
luded to, we should sincerely rejoice, and
should have very little apprehension Of q spec
dy and honorable conclusion being put to the
contest In which we are now engaged with
that government and indeed, had such mo-
tives actually heretofore governed, it is equal
ly certain that we might have steered clear Of
the quicksand which, from present appear
ances, will so we'll nigh wrecking the political
barque OF our Union. We sincerely hope no
circumstance may occur to prove the insince-
ri,y of the professions Of sensibility expressed
by that writer, towards the wrongs of France
and the disposition of our government to re-
sent and redress those wrongs. Happy will
it be for America, should this sudden and we
may say, UNEXPECTED conversion to q Just sense
of the injuries inflicted on US by that govern
ment, prove sincere and operate to prevent an
alliance which, of all circumstances which can
befall this once happy nation, is the most to be
dreaded by every friend to its liberty and pros
perity.