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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
II A G s.

When this country was about to break the
shackles Of her Colonial Government, the ven
cradle and patriotic Franklin, then in England,
being asked by the Ministry --what the
Americans would do in certain events, for want
of clothes, (for be it remembered that we
were then dependant on England even for Hats,
Shoes and Nails) the sage replied 49," Wear
| our old coats until we can get new ones' And
he might have added, learn to make new, and
convert our old clothes into paper-upon which
we will write the Declaration of our Indcpen-
dencc, and enrol the names of our sons who
shall have the courage to resist your encroach-
ments, and hand it down PURE and uxsuL-
LIED 10 their posterity.
Paper is certainly an article of the first IL
tility in society, it is the medium of all infor-
nation; Religion, Law and Politics, are acouir-
ed anddiffused from impressions made on it
deprived of paper, how could the Doctor be ena-
bled To write his prescriptions, the Lawyer
his bills and replications, the Merchant his
books and accounts, or the Lover his sonnets
and billet-douX and to make this useful ar
tcle, we must have Rags.
1t is therefore earnestly recommended that
none be wasted or thrown away, and hoped
that opulent faniiiesin this City and Ncighbor-
hood, (and especially the Ladies) will not
think 1t beneath them, TO save all the Linen,
Cotton & Woollen Rags, 6. Old Ropcs-which
when collected either in small or large parcels,
can be sent for sale by servant, or may be
benevOlcntly bestowed on some object of chart
ty, who may from the proceeds ne enabled to
supply bread, perhaps to an hungry offspring,
or their exposed limbs with covering.
Cash will always be given for them at the
Subscribers Paper Mil, Mount hoylah, z
miles from this place, on the Brook Road, or
at his house corner of ID and 10Th Streets,
opposite the Basin.
JOHN j. JOHNSON.
Richmond, May 8, 1912 (w3D
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber is yet collecting books apd
tracts for the assistance of the frontiers ANY
Kind or useful books, even such Us have been
read through, will he thankfully accepted, Il
sent TO Mr.. Jones' Book Store, any time in the
course of the present week,
The instructors OF the different schools in
this City and vicinity respectfully invited
to make known this benevolent design to all
the children and youth under their care, AMI
desire them to carry book, what will pur-
chase one to the place above mentioned. For
their encouragement i'll this, would hold up 70
them the excellent example, which was set
them by the children and youth OF Norfolk last
week. The children, in one school contributed
;n're than fifty dollars, in books and money, to-
wards promoting the charitable design above
mentioned. 1t is of great Importance TO cult
vate charitable disposition in early life. That
all the youth may thus do, and prove useful in
iiie, and happy hereafter, is the sincere de-
sire OF their friend, and humble servant,
THADDEUS OSGOQD.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
ELon, q Corresf,ondent.

The Loa.. proposed to be raised by go
yernment has not been filed with the alacri-
ty that some persons expected But this Vas
foreseen by men ofpenetration. The failH'e,
however, is not owing to any want OF cohi-
dencc in the persons who administer the "a
vernment; it is attributable to circumstah
ccs of quite different nature. Six per cent
is not the market price for the use of mo-
ney. in pecuniary affairs patriotism is OF;
of the question. Government cannot expec,
to borrow any considerable sum at an inte-
rest below what bank stock affords. BY adj
vertisements which we daily see in the pub
lie prints, it is palpable to every reader tn at
bank stock yields, generally speaking, eight
per cent. This stock of the banks is as Sc
cure as government stock, and monied men
may be expected to decide in favor of the
two per cent additional which the banks
yield over and above what the treasury Of
fers. Such rs the real cause OF the back
wardness OF individuals to subscribe to the
new loan. Sir Archy McSycophant, in the
Nun cftAe Worid, has made an observati-
on very much in point; you want to gain a
man Csays he) you ought TO so to the bottom
of his heart at once: And, if you want to
borrow money you must BID up to the mar
ket price.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
To the Editor ofMe Argue.

observe in some of our journals depar-
ture from the usual mode of expression in
relation to the Senate of the United States.
The definite article, tie, is dropped, ana the
phrase is made to run in this style: "Mr.
Speaker, when the bill came down from Sc
nate" &c. / consider this brevity as a mi
serab.c atfectation; as contrary to gramma-
teal prcpriety as it is to good sense. We
say, IN common parlance HeaUen, without
the article, because there is but one Heaven,
and therefore it needs no deHnite designate
on. But as there are many Senates in the
Union, the sentence is altogether vague with
ont pretixing the. | have another, and a
stronger objection; Senate, is not a mere de-
nomination Of distinction, but it is expressive
ofthe quality of the body which it designates
in relation to the quality of some other poll
teal body: Thus. it is die Senate, in relation
to Tire House of Representatives, of the u.
States. In this manner we say, the city, or
Tie town, in relation to the country, because
the article serves to specify the quality of the
placc--the first being full Of houses and peo-
pie. the other being an open nnoccupied area.
Yet we leave it out where the name is mere
ly denominative, as, "What news from
Washington CityP' not "wh at news from
tie Washington City"
PROPERTY.
May s, 1919.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

MR. BoUCHERIE, lately arrived in Town,
We has the honour to inform the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Richmond, and it's vicinity, thai.
for the short space of time he intends to STAY
at Richmond, he hereby offers his services in
REPAIRING of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
OF every description, particularly Forte Pianos
and Organs ; he promises to change the Sound
ing Board and to render each Instrument out
OF order, completely repaired by him, and to
be Judged by Connoisseurs III failure OF not be-
ing reinstated in prime order, lie would not
presume TO offer charge.-Bcing competent
and highly recommended, he fiatters himself 10
meet with encouragement and patronage. En-
quire at Mr. Peticola's. or at his Lodgings AZ
Mr.. Mark Richards Grocery Store, H. street.
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TIMOTHY PICKERING AGAIN.

This old veteran in political iniquty has
commenced another series of letters on pub
lie affairs, addressed to the people of Mas
sachusetts; intended to promote the holy
cause Of federalism in the pending election
for representatives in that state. His lu-
minous essays will doubtless be copied in
- the Evening Post, and other federal pa
pers in this quarter, TO enlighten aIr be-
nightcd hemisphere, since the disappear
ance of that comet of the first magnitude,
William Willcocks. These two great pa
triotic mctcors rise and shine by turns; as
the literary world could not bear che spen-
dor of both at once--and the readers of news-
papers can never be brought to read half of
the essays OF either.-.N Y. CoL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

HE Subscriber offers for sale, a general as
4 sortment of well chosen GOODS, consist
ing ofsuperfne, fine & coarse Cloths, Cassimercs,
Swansdowns, Flannels, a variety of Linen and
Cotton Goods, among which are, about $4,000
worth Of American manufactured Bed Ticks :.
blue mixed, striped, & plain white Cloths & Cot
ton Yarns, & avariety ofiiARDNARE < CUT
LERY-Also constantly on hand Crates of Ware.
Wrought and Cut Nails, Paints, Glass, Cotto.,
Cards, Old Rum, Sugar, Coffee, Salt Country
Wine, Apple g: Peach Brandy, Pork, Fish, Tar,
Lime & Lumber
ALSO-JUST RECEIVED,
500 Sacks Liverpool filed Salt,
10 Iihds. Loaf Sugar,
90 Dbl5 Brown ditto,
IS Hhds. excellent Molasscs,
Is do. Whiskcy,
20 Tons Iron, 10 tons Castings assorted
200 doz. fine Ivory Combs,
10 Bales Georgia Cotton,
10 Bags Pepper,
All ofwhich will be sold low for cash, or coug-
try produce.
CHARLES WHTTIOCK
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

BY virtue of deed of trust executed TO me
by Alexander Hare, of the City of Richmond,
bearing date the day of August. 1911 &
duly recorded in the Hastings Court Of the said
City, to secure the payment Of certain sum of
money due u. y. WhitIock, as the deed itself
expresses, shall proceed to sell TO the highest
bidder, for ready money, on Friday the 18Th
inst. on the premises the HOUSE & LOT, be-
longing to The said Hare, situated in Adams
Valley, or SO much thereof, as will pay the debt
and costs.
RICHARD BROOKE, Trustee.
Richmond, May IA, 1879. 1.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

A. Meeting o. TIE yestry OF Ifenrico Par:
| ish, held on the i2th OF afay, 1872
| ResoheI That Book be kept at the Office
OF Mr.. Samuel Greenhow, on IT. street. near the
swan Tavern, for the purpose OF Registering or
enrolling the Members Of the PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, residing within the
City OF Richmond, and county of Henrco. con-
formally to Il Resolution of the Convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church, passed ON the.
9Th OF May, lS0S-Ana it is hoped that the,
Members OF the Church Will attend at as early
date as may be Convenient to Garry the object
OF the foregoing Resolution into effect.
ReSofueG, That the above Resolution be prin-
yea IN a.! the Newspapers published in this
City.
JOHN BUCHANAN, Rector of
Iienrico Parish.
JOIN I'm. A ,I,!n Church wardcrts.
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CHARLES WHITLoCK.
vALUABLE lands roe SALE

TEVHE Subscriber being DESTROYS of disDo.
n sing his Property in Virginia, offers
for sale, two VALUABLE TR ACTS or LAND.
lying in the county of Hanover one tract,
within four miles Of the Courthouse, and int
medlaely on the road leading 20 Richmond,
from which place it IS about is miles distant !.
it contains about 500 acres, 2OO Of which ar,
we'll timbered, AID a considerable quantity o,
meadow land, lying on Crump's creek, viii.
good Peach and Apple Orchards The Other
tract contains about 1877 acres, all well timber
ed, and is within four miles OF Cross Saw.
Mil IS it is presumed that no person will
purchase without first viewing the premise.
(which will be shcwn BY Mr. neni Timber
lake further description is deemed unre
cesssry. II the above land is not disposed oil
privately before the first day Of next Hiaovcr
Court, it will then be sold to the highest bid
der-Terms made agreeable to the purchaser.
WILLIAM SIMS.
May II, 1912. 2p.
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Consequence of all these movements, provs-
Sions have gor very dear"
RUCENwALD, March IS.
Sixty thousand French have passed
Stetin the Prusians have joined them
and in Konigsburg there has been quarters
ordered for them, as it appears they enter as
friends and allies to his prussiaa Majcsty."
L. has been ascertaincd that the late Treasu-
ry defIulter, Mr.. ChinEcry, has left the King
DOM lie is said 10 be Oh his Way across the
Atlantic.
The naval uniform is greatly improved by the
late rcs;gnations and orders Of the Prince Re.
gent, and it is to be hoped that IN adequate in
crease OF pay VIII accompany this additional
mark of his Royal lIighness The Prince Eegents
attention TO the Officers of the Navy.
A gentleman, who is resident III Leeds, and
who left that town only on Wednesday last, in
forms us, that it thcn wore the appearances of
complete garrisoned town. So great were
and foot guards were continually arriving, bo.h
OF which were doing regular duty, day and
night, pAtroiiing the streets, while the militia
were stationed and relieved, in regular form,
1T the gates OF the various manufactures, to
prevent the mills being DESTROYED.
The report OF movements in the cnemy'S feet
IN the Schedt is not without foundation. The
ships OF war that were at Antwerp have come
down TO Flushing, but whether FOR the purpose
of coming is not Known SIR RICHARD
STRAcHAN, in the San Domingo, ~ guns, and
Lord a. BEAucLERN, sailed from the Downs
on Wednesday, for the station oiT Flushing;
and Admiral YOUNG is expected to leave town
an day CT two to assume the chief command.
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ArOTLCR.

~ virtue Of deed of trust executed bv
James Wintrec, 70 secure a debt due 10 J,ylc.
Scot; & Saunders, will be sold to the hieLc.t
bidder, for ready money, at Zacariah Urooks's
Tavern, in the Town Of Manchester, on satur.
day The 9th day Of June next, the following
NEGRo MEN, to wit John, Frank, Daniel,
Archer nd sam, or as many Of them MS will be
sufiicientto satisfy said debt and interest, with
all costs attending the execution of said trust
RICHARD q. GOODE, Trustee.
N''hchs-.'r ife@ May, 1872; eptds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
WILLIAM COWAN.

HAS Just Received an assortment of Fashiona.
BILE, Patent Lever, Musical, Repeating, Ladies'
Fancy, and Plain WATCHES, in Gold 6, Sill
Yer Cascs-with variety OF fashionable Watch
Chains, Seals, Keys, and other Jewellery, which
he offers at the most reasonable prices.
May ii. wSw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

Wheat. at i.iverpoo!. was selling, March
20, at l9s Al. per 20 lbs-equ;tl TO S = 81
Tor the American bushel. The stock is
Scanty, and there is a loud talk of 2 famine ::
the foreign supplies being generally cur Oft,
from various causes. There is also said to
be scarcity in France.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
MELANCHOLY INDEED |,

Letters from Porto Rico of the 18th ult.
mention the arrival there of many distress
sed inhabitants, who had escaped from the
late tremendous Earthquake. They con-
hrm the fate of Caracas and La Guira :;
and add, that Cumuna, New Barcelona,
Porto-Cavello and Valencia, were mostly
destroyed; and that the inland town OF St.
Philip was entirely swallowed up.
~ Z. PaGer.
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LArEsr FRoMPlNDlnoNIv1

Mn. EDIroR,
lfthc following curious and ex-
traordinary piece ofinfornation can be of any
use to the public, you will please to give il a
place in your next. Itpurports to be written
IN Pandimonium, and signed by Beelzebub, tho
prince Of that country
CiJeaiay, to be communicate! 'siii al possible
dis5atci.
Whereas much alarm has been spread
throughout all parts Of our domnions, on ac-
count Of tie Fires, Earthquakes and cxtraor.
dnary pheroDena ofna'use, which has caused
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
Richmond, May 8, 1912.
THE LOUISA JOCKEY CLUE RACES

VIII commence at Louisa Courthouse, on
Thursday, the 2Sth of May, free for all Horses,
Marcs and Geldings, foaled, the property OF
an inhabitaut of Louisa county, and no Others.
The lst Dly--'Fwo mile heats, two thirds of
the amounts subscribed S18O and S. entrance.
The 2nd Day--Cne mile heats, one third of
May II, 1912. 3.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
AGRICULTURAL

Proposals have been issued at George
town, (C"!umbia) for publishing treatise
by "Arator" on tillagc. 1t is written by a
scientific and practical farmer Of Virginia.
There are about so essays.--As, we believe
this is the ablest Wort; on husbandry, ever
written in the United States our MARYLAND
turner's would 90 we'll to provide themselves
with II. The author declines all interest IL
the publication. Ear. fafcr.
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Public Utility.

'' Take care Of the Pence, and the Pounds 4ui u
take care cftkenlseiVes."
ECONOMY may be laudiy practised, Chart
ity chesply bestowed, and public utility great.
ly promoted with very little trouble and at no
cxpence only by saving what arc too often
deemed useless
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
J. y. 1 LII-tO4AIN I =.
Richmond. May IS, 1912.

The loan authorised by the late act of
Congress will net be more than half filed up.
This is said to have Been produced by an
impression that another would shortly be Of
fered at per cent, Mr.. Gallatin in his re-
port appeared sensible of this at the COM
mencement of the session, and recommend
that the government Should not be tied down
as TO rate of interest. Should new loan at
such an advance of interest be authorized,
honor and policy woule dictate the extension
OF the two additional per cent. to those who
have been so liberal as 70 come forward at a
lower rate OF interest than is common to the
meanest banking institutions. The propri-
ETY. Of doubling the expenditures recommend
ed by the president, and reported by the
committee of foreign relations begins to APP
pear more obvious. fke1. Herald.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
DIR IRENE.

Has removed Shockoe-Hill, to the Brick
tenement, directly opposite the House and Let
of the late Chancellor Wythc, and next above
Mr.. Wirt's
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
IS FOLLOWS -
PART FIRST.

Grand Overture on the Harp, by Signor Puccv.
italian Air, accompanied on the Harp, by S. +.
Extcmpore Sonata, on the Forte -Pianno by
l.. Boucheric.
Song" 5fUst ike Love," accompanied on the
Forte Pianno, by L. b.
Grand Duet, and Variations, Harp and Pianno.
by S. p. and l.. u.
PART SECOND.
Concerto Pianno, L. Boucher;c
Song" Why does azure deck the S&y," accom-.
paRied on the Forte Piano
Sonneto on Harp, by s.p.
Song, accompanied on the Harp, by S.P.
To conclude with Variations, Harp and p.
ammo, by SIP. and I.B
% Tickets to be had at one Dollar, at the
Eagle Tavern.
- Doors to be opened at 6, and performance.
to begin at O'clock.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

CHAMoERs1URc, Penn.) April %.
Governor Hull was in this place last week.
on his way from Washington City and,
we are told, stated he was to repair to De-
troit, whence he was to. make desccn. M
on Canada wi.h 5000 trooDs4
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
THURSDAY, MAYN, 1879.


az The Subscriptions to the Eleven NIL
lion Loan, solicited by Government, as far
as we have yet heard, amount only to about
SIX millions. The books should, at least.
have been kept open for week, instead OF
Two days
The tory prints have done their utmost
70 prevent the loan being filed. The event
will soon shew that they have miscalculated
the public feeling and the national opinion.
: hero is no doubt bat the money viii soon
be forthcoming.
The relief which Congress are about 70
extend to the sufferers Of La 6 uira and Ca
raccas does great honor TO that body, and
wlil she'd lustre round the name Of orr re D..
public. 1t shews, that in the midst Of pub
lie difficulties, the American People arc NO.
deaf to tic call Of humanity. We hope the
business will not be marked by any thing
mean or narrow and that the supplies re-
quircd may be dealt out with liberality that
may distinguish the nation hereafter on the
page OF history. The magnitude Of the pre-
sent ought TO correspond with the grandeur
and rising glory Of the Union. [Sincc writ
ing the preceding, the SUN Of 8 $4,000 has
been voted
The rotIon Of Mr.. Randolph in Congress
TO inquire into the sullerings OF the inhabi-
fauts ofTeneriifc, does him credit We hope
L. viii so On, and give VS. n9lrc cause 20
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

Federal politics seem to be stationary in
Li5rG. Theirs is a true balancing system.
Great Britain they say has done us no more
harm than France, and, therefore, we ought
not to go to war with Great Britain. Thus,
according to this logic, if the British take a
ship, and France takes another ship, the &C
count is settled, and we are not to make the
British repair the damage. In this way we
might go OH al inyfnitur1, and the bellige-
rent powers might proceed, har7i haS8u, in
outrage, till they had completelystripped us.
Now. we say, let who will wrong uF, we have
right to select our enemy; andwe ought
to select England because She is the one that
began the mischief, and the only ons that we
can lay hold of.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
GRAND CONCERT.

l. BoUCUERIE & SrGNoR PUCCY, re-
specially inform the Ladies aud Gentlemen of
Richmond, and its vicinity, that on Tuesday,
the 18Th inst. at the Eagle Tavern, they pro.
pose TO give
VOC.AL e. INSTR US1EyNI.4L NIUSIc,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

be 1t remembered, that on the 4th of
May, 1912, we had i severe winters snow
storm. ~ Y. Gazette.
SO had we. PHI. Ereen,cu'a Jo,l,7,aL
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

n Convict in the Penitentary in this CITY
has found out a way Of weaving three pieces at
one ileration--they are fixed on one loom,
with three shuttlcs, which fy to and fro from
IL To IL inches--thesc arc moved by one
cord which plays over two pulleys at opposite
ends OF the beam, and the cord is moved by 4
handle in the manner of a fly-shuttlc This
mode is chiefly to be used in the weaving Of
narrow pieces of stuff, such as grths, boot
strops &c. &c. In twills, where the feet shift
from one treaddie to another about 80 yds
may be wove in . day; in the simple stufls,
where the feet are stationary, and the shuttles
move as fast as the hand can jirl1 them to AMI
fro, 50 yds. can be executed in 4 day.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
G.. & II. WArTE,S

LIST OF PRIZES or MEW-YORE.
Union College lottery, No. 5.
THIRD DAYS DRAWING.
No. $500 prize of $500
S4699 100
And 593 prizes of $40
FOURTH DAYS DRAWING.
No. 1855 prize of 500
30514. 1915 so
i4I9I Oh
And 597 prizes of $40.
- few Tickets in the above Lottery WAR
ranted undrawn) for sale AT S. Peasants Book
Store, and prizes in the different Lotteries ia
ken n payment complete List of Prizes
drawn in the Washington Monument Lottery is
received.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

~ A few Tickets in the Baltimore Me-
deal College Lottery, for sale at this ofice,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14
DH. Peasants,

In the proceedings of
the Officers of the 10Th Regiment, at the
Eagle Tavern, on the 5th inst. as publish
ed in your paper of the 9TH, there is an err
ror' i'll the word reinguished," (Which might
have occurred thro' iladvertency, or mis-.
apprehension. 1t is there stated, that " Cah-
tain j. s. PieaSantS haUing relinquished his
right Of Senior CAPTAIN, G'c."-This SEN
tence does not by any means convey the ex-
act state of the case :--Itis true, that Capt.
p. did wish to exercise his right as senior
Captain, but seeing that the zeal of certain
lSfficers upon the occasion might rise to
aegree which might be productive of inju-
riSls consequences to the public service, and
having sincere wish to preserve unanimi-
ty aid harmony amongst the officers, he
consested to Major Davis to wave his right
TO command the detachment, as being eldest
Captaiain the Regiment. But he did not,
nor docs not, mean to relinquish his just
pretensiots as the senior Captain of the 10Th
Virginia Regiment.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-05-14

DrED-on Monday the 4th inst. Mrs. NJ.
STEVENSON, consort of Andrew Stevenson esq
of this city-deeply regretted by all who knew
N err