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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
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We have no later dates from Europe than
those taken notice of i'll our last paper
AT present, we have abundance of articles
in the war way, at home, sufficient To attract
our most serious attention. We do not,
like the great warriors in the mother coun.
Tries, STAY thousands and ten thousands in
one battle we only kill by fifties ana hun
dreds.-
In one thing we excel the Master butch
ers of Europe-If the Russians have Their
CosSsckS, the British have their SaUaSeS-
l ne whole history of numbering, from Gains
exploit down to the battle of Queenstun,
cannot produce such exquisite barbarity-
The British, we are told, behaved very gem
teelly themselves to our people, but they quiz
city permitted their Indian allies to toma-
hawk the AmericanSi
Where now are the Burkes, the Barres,
and the Chathams of England, to lift their
voices against this vile illumination, this G.
ternal disgrace tothe Christian government OF
Great BRITAIN -
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
Mr.. GRAHAM TO MR.. RUSSELL,
Dated Dehartment cf STATE,
Ihave the honor to be, &c.
(Signed) JAS. MONROE.

August 9th, 1872
SIR-The Secretary left this CITY about
ten days ago on short visit to Virginia.
Since that period Mr.. Baker has, in conse-
quence of some dispatches from his govern
ment addressed to Mr.. Foster, made 10 me
a communication respecting the intentions OF
his government as regards the orders ia
council. 1t was of a character, however, so
entirely Informal and confidential that Mr..
Baker did not feel himself atliberty t, makeit
in the form of note verbal or pro memoria,
or even to permit me to take a memorandum
of it at the time he made it. AS it authorizes
an expectation that something more precise
and definite, in an official form, may soon be
received by this government, it is the less re-
cessary that should so into an explanation
of the. views of the President in relation to
it, more particularly as the Secretary of State
is daily expected and will be able to do it in
a manner more satisfactory.
/ refer you to the enclosed papers for in
formation as to the maritime and military
movements incident to the war, and will add,
that the President is anxious to know as soon
as possible the result Of the proposals YOU
were authorised to make to the British go
vernment respecting an armistioe. He con-
siders them so fair and reasonable, that he
cannot but hope that they Will be acceded to,
and thus be the means OF Fastening an homo
rabie and permanent peace.
/ nave the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
COME SEND ROUND THE WINE.


Come send round the Wine, and leave points
of belief
To simpleton sages and reasoning fools
This moments flower too fair and too brief
To be wither'd and stand by the dust of
the schools.
Your glass may be purple, and mine may be
blue;
But, while they are 6n'd from the same
bright bowl,
The fool who would quarrel for difference of
Deserves not the comfort they shed Ger the
soul.
III.
Shall ask the brave soldier who fights by my
side
In the cause of mankind, if our creeds do
agree
Shall give up the friend have VALUED & try'd,
If he kneel not before the same altar with
me
From the hereto girl of my soul shall fy,
To seek, somewhere else, a more orthodox
kiss
No perish the hearts and the laws that try
Truth, valor, or love by standard like this
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
Tract of Land.

on Willis's river, containing 587 ID acres, BY
a late survey.-The quality ofthis Land is well
adapted to the culture of Wheat, Corn, &C. and
its contiguity TO the town of Cara, where there
is most excellent Manufacturing Mill, for
wheat, Tobacco Inspection and a ready Mar
ket for every thing which may be made there
on-added to its being at the head of the
pavigable waters of Willis's river, render it
4 most desirable situation for one who wishes
TO invest his money in this kind of property
One third of the purchase money will he re-
quired when the title is made, and liberal
credit will be given for the balance, upon re-
cciving bond, to be secured by a deed of trust
on the Land.
THE COMMISSIONERS
Sept. a, 1912. tbs.
az The Sale of the above Land, is postpo.
ned until the 4th Monday in November, when
it will certainly take place at the Courthouse.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
CcoRREcTED wERkLY.1
TUITION.

THE Subscriber intends teaching the Latin
Language, English Grammar, Geography, Rea
ding, Writing, Armithmetic, and the Mathe-
mates, the ensuing year, at his fathers (John
3. Anderson's) in The upper end of Caroline,
one mile from the north fcrk of Pamuniey Ri
yer, very healthy situation.
Board and I'uition, $50
to be paid quarterly in advance. The School
will begin the 3rd Monday in January.
ROBERT T. ANDERSON.
Oct 26, 1912.
Mr. Robert T.. Anderson was member OF
NV School for nearly three years-IIe is young
Man of good morals, very respectable talents,
and capable of teaching the Latin and English
Languages grammatically. Given under my
hsnd this 22nd of Oct. 1912.
PETER NELSON.
w2tp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
Drugs and Me dicines.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has opened in
the tenement next below Messrs. Fitzwhylson
& Potter's, and near the corner of the street,
leading from the main street to Mayo's bridge,
general and we'll selected assortment o.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, &c. which he
offers for sale on reasonable terms for cash, or
acceptances in town.
JOHN McNIARA.
Richmond, July IL. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
NIRGINrA

VIRGINIA
N Pales holdeh ~ He Cleyi's Office OF fhe.Su.
terior C9mf Of Chaacerr for the Richmond
DisUic'. the 1lfh day Of .Tul, 1912.
william Catltrjghi and Samuel Goodc, Ex'ors
Of William Gathriglt, decd. RUIZ.
Against
James Horkirk, surviving partner Of Alexander
spiers, JOHN Bowman, & ca. BeIs.
rT'UE defendant James Hopkirk rot having
4 entered his appearance and given securi-
~ according 10 tho Act Of Assembly and the
Rules q this Court, md it appearing by salts
esetory evidence, that he is not an inhabitant
of this country: Il 10 OfIeyeA, That the said
defendant do appear here ON The first day of the
next term and answer the bill Of The plaintiffs ;
and that n copy e this order be forth
with inserted IN some newspaper published in
the City Of Richmond, for two months success
siveiv and posted at the front door Of the Ca
pitol, IN tie said City
4 Co?y--Tcs'e,
WI. w. BEEING, c. G.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
MR.. MONROE 10 Mr.. RUSSELL.
dafed DCfdrtment Of STATE,
July 81 1912.

July 81 AOAS
SIR,
/ wrote you on the Goth of June, by Mr..
Foster, letter which be promised to de-
liver 20 you in person or by a safe hand.
In that lie ter you we're informed, that the
orders in council and other illegal blockades,
and the impressment of our seamcn by Great
Britain as you we'll knew before, were the
principal causes of the war, and that if they
were removed, you might stipulate an ar
mstice, leaving them and all o:her grounds
Of difference, for final and more precise adj
iustment by treaty. AS an inducement to
the British government to discontinue the
practice Of impresfment from our vessels,
by which alone our seamen can be made Sc
cure, YOU were authorised to stipulate a
prohibition by law. to be reciprocal, of the
employment Of British scamen in the public
or commercial service of the United States
As such an arrangement, which might be
made completely effcctual and satisfactory
by suitable regulations and penalties, would
operate almost exclusively in favor Of Great
Britain, for as few of our seamen ever enter
voluntarily into the British service, the re-
ciprocity would be nominal; its advantage
tn Great Britain would be more than an C.
quivalent for any she derives from impress
ment, which alone ought to induce her to a
bandon the practice, if she had no other
| motive for IL. A stipulation TO prohibit by
law the employment of British seamen in
the service of the United States is 70 be up.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
JOHN GRAHAM.
Mr.. GRAHAM 20 ME-. RUSSELL,
(Signed)

MR.. GRAHAM 20 Mr.. RUSSELL,
Dated Defartmenf Of STATE.
August 10th, 1912.
SIR,
Thinking that it may possibly be use
full to you, do myselfthe honor to enclose a
memorandum of the conversation between
Mr.. Bakeran myself, alluded to in my letter
Of yesterdays date. From conversation,
NTH Mr.. Baker since this memorandum was
made, find that was correct in represents
ing to the President that the intimation from,
Mr.. Foster and the British authorizes a..
Halifax was TO be understood as connecj = d
with suspension of hostIlities on the igorI
tiers Of Canada.
have the honor, &c.
(Signed)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09

1st. Calculate your income, and be sure
you do not let your expenses be quite so
much-lay by some for rainy day.
I'd. Never follow fashions, but let fashions
follow you--that is, direct your business and
eSpences by your own judgment, not by the
custom Of fools, who spend more than heir
income.
Sd. Never listen to the tales Of complain
ers who spend their breath in CRYING 2" hard
times" sad do nothing to mend them.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA.

FARMERS' BANK OF VIRGINIA..
FENHE Stockholders are hereby notified,
n that agreeably to the Charter of Incor-
poration, the third instalment of twenty five
dollars share on the Capital Stock, will be
payable at the Bank, or to the Cashiers of
the Offices of Discount and Deposit, on or
before the 9TH of December next.
VIM. NEKERVIS, CAsH'R.
Richmond, 10Th Oct. 1912. wt7thD.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims against the Es-
tate of Joseph Jenkins, decd. are hereby noti-
fed to make them known to the subscriber
and those indebted to make immediate pay
ment.
LUCY JENKINS, Adm'x.
Of the Estate Of Jos gPH JSNKINs, decd.
Henrico county, Oct. 8, 1872 wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
TWENTY-FIVE Negroes.
LANDF FOR SALE.

BY virtue ola decree of the Superior Court
OF Chancery, for the Richmond District, where
in the Executors of Alexander Trent, senior
deed. were compliments, and the Representa-
tives of Peterfeld Trent, defendants-will be
sold, at Cumberland Courthouse, on the fourth
Monday in October next, Cbeing Court day the
balance Of that very valuable
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
THE GROUP

A prize of 1900 francs was offered by the
French Government in 1907, to that physician
who should produce the best memoir on the
disease called the Group. Two have shared
the prize, being of equal merit; are distin-
guished extremely honorable TO their au-
thors; and sixth memoir is marked by the
proposal of a remedy, that is said by the writer
to be a specific in this malady and in the whoo-
ping-cough. 1t is liver of sulphur alcalized, a
sulphur of potash, recently prepared & brown
ish. 1t is usually given mixed with honey 1--WE
have known it given with sugar. The dose
from the attack of the Group, TO the decided
diminution of the disorder, is ten grains morn :
ing and evening, to be diminished as the dis
order abates and, towards the close, the
morning dose only to be given. The mixture of
sulphur & honey to be made at the moment of
using. Young children will suck it off the end
of finger but it may be given in a spoonful
Of milk, or of syrup thinned with water, or as
a bOius grown children take it best in this
form. 1t usually relieves in two days but it
must be continued till the cure is completed,
and sometimes beyond that period, for fear
of relapses. ID
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
DIR GOODS Ar aUcTY0M

NHE Subscribers are receiving large nd
valuable assortment ofDRY GOODS. i'm.
ported in the Ship Oliver Ellsworth, now at
City Points comprising the following articles,
viz:
Rose Blankets, By the piece,
Rose and Dutch Blankets in bales,
Napt COttons bv the bale,
Drab & mixed Plains by tho piece,
Contingency, blue, brown z olive,
Swandowns-dJublem illed drabs,
And an elegant assortment Of Cloths &. Cassi.
nercs amounting in the whole to about E15OO
stering--which If not sold privately before
Monday the 10th inst will on that day be CO
posed TO Public Auction, on the most accom-.
modatipg terms, at the Auction Store Of the
Subscribers.
Aoncure, Robinson 4 Peasants, .1ucf'rs.
Nov. 5. tbs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09

nj OTICE.-ALL those who have claims "a
" gainst the estate of Charles Matthews,
decd. late of Cumberland county, are rcqucs-
ted TO bring them forward for settlement-a.-
so, those indebted to the said estate, are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to
RICHARD ALLEN, Sheriff of CuDlber-
land, and Ai1n'r. oC Charlie
AfatthetOs, decd
Nov. 8. 1910
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
For Sale ny S. PLETsANrs
Mnemonika,
cuRoNoLoGIcAL TABLES f;

CHRONOLOGICAL TABLES
Exhibiting in methodical manner the most
remarkable occurrences from the creation of
the World to the present period Comprehend
ing brief accounts of inventions and discoveries
in every department of science biographical
and historical sketches f; Post Offices of the u
States discoveries ofcountries foundations of
empires, &c. G-c.-To which is added, sever
ri valuable Tables-Price Two Dollars, in ele-
giant binding.
IT, BUCHANAN'S CHRISTIAN RE-
SEARCHES IN ASIA
TO (Which is added the celebrated Sermon,
GA STAR IN THE EAST"
A few copies of this valuable work are
for sale at S. Peasants Bookstore.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
IN cHANcEny-In Hanover County Court.

IN CHANCERY--In Hanover County Court,
L July gath, 1872
Richard Snead, John Sncad, Richard Glaze
brook and Kittura his wife, late Klttura Snead,
Charles Anderson and Elizabeth his wife, late
Elizabeth Snead, William Harris and Keziah
his wife, late Keziah Snead, and Nathaniel Hol-
man and Alice his wife, late Alice Sncad, which
Richard and John Snead, and the said female
compainants, are children and distributes OF
the estate Of the late John snead, deceased,
Plaintiff.
AGAINST
Robert Sncad, admir-. of John Snead, decd.
Billey Snead, Patrick Snead, Jane Harris, late
Jane Snead, admi'x. of her late husband David
Harris, Thomas Priddy and Mary his wife, late
Mary Snead, William z. Harris and Anne his
wife, late Anne Snead, John, Jane and Catha.
rine Snead, which last three are infant chill
dren and heirs of Augustine Snead, deed. son
of the said John Snead, deed, Elizabeth Har-
ris and Nancy Harris, infant children ofMartha
Harris, decd. late Martha Snead, daughter of
the said John Snead, decd. Defendants.
THIS day came the Plaintiffs by Richard
Morris, Jun. their Counsel, and the Defendants
Billey Snead and Patrick Snead not having cn-
tered their appearance and given security &C
cording TO the Act of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing TO the satisiac-
tion Of the Court, that they are not inhabitants
of this cOuntry--ou the motion the Plaintiffs,
1t is ordered, that the said Defendants, Billey
Snead and Patrick Snead, do appear here on tie
fourth Wednesday in October next, and answer
Ihe bill of The Plaintiffs and that a copy of
This order be forthwith inserted in some public
news paper printed in the City Of Richmond, for
two months successfully, and that another CO.
py be posted at the front door Of the court
house of this county.
Copv-Testc,
THO's POLLARD, D. CHG.
Aug. 81. w8wp
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NEGROES FOR SALE.

ON Monday The 18th day of December next,
~ at the former residence of Abraham b.
Yenable, decd. rear Farmville, in Prince Ed
ward county, will be sold, to the highest bid
der, for cash,
Twenty-Five Negroes.
consisting of men, women, and children-the
crop of Corn, Oats, Hay, the stock of Horses,
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Plantation Utensils, &c
Should the day proposed be wet, the sale
will be postponed for that day, but proceed as
soon as the weather vii! permit. And will be
continued from day to day, if the sale be not
complicated in one day
RICHARD N. VENABLE, Admir-
of A. y. VEEABLE, deed
Prince Edward, Nov. cnd, 1912 4w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09

WHEN General Vaughanwas quartered
in a small town in Ireland, he and his lady
were regularly beseiged, whenever they got
into their carriage, by an old beggar woman,
who kept her post at the door, assaling them
daily with fresh tales of distress. At last
the Generals patience and his lady's chari-
ty we're nearly exhausted, but their petit
toners wit was still in it's pristine vigour.
One morning, at the accustomed hour, when
the lady was getting into her carriage, the
old woman began, " Ah my lady success
TO your ladyship, and success TO his honor's
honor, .his morning Of all days in the wear ;
for sure did net dream last night, that her
ladyship gave me a pound Of Tea and that
your honor gave me pound of T'obacco."
But, my good woman" said the General
edo you not know that dreams always 80 by
the rule of contrary S' Do they so, please
your honor" Rejoined the old woman
." then it must be your honor that will give
ne the Tea, and her ladyship that will give
me the Tobacco.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-09
DOCUMENTS

AccOmhanying the Presidents Message "a
Congress.
LETTERS FROM MR.. MONROE TO MR.
RUSSELL CHARGE DIES AFFAIREs IN
c. BRITAIN.
Ertracs ofa letter from M. Monroe to Mr.
RusseH, dated
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-10
AIKEN up by the subscriber, living

AIKEN up by the subscriber, living
L on Back-Crsek, Berkeley County
two sstray steers one of them Of a brown
colour with white along his back sod belly,
with small bits out of the under parts of
both ears, supposed to be three years old,
appraised to fifteen dollars the other of a
pale red colour, has crop ut of both ears
and small bit out of the middle of the
right ear, supposed TO be three years old
past, and appraised to eight dollars. The
owner IS desired to prove property, pay
charges aud take them away.
SAMUEL kennedy.
July 8, 1919.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-10
One hundredDoUarsRezvQYd.

= AN away from my plantation near
N Charles Town, Jefferson County, Va.
on the night of the 18th of January last. a
negro boy named GEORGE, aged about
10 or 20 years, five feet z or 8 inches high,
square built and somewhat bow legged, has
had part of one of his great toes and the
toe adjoiningit chopped off with an axe,
has lost two or three OF his upper front teeth,
which perceivably affects his speech, and
has a scar on his chin. He had on new
drab coloured home made cloth coat, tow
linen shirt, wool hat, yarn stockings and
coarse strong shoes; his other clothing not
particularly recolleeted. | will give the a.
bove reward to any person who will sppre-
bend said negro and bring him to me, or
secure him in any Jail so that get him a.
gain, and all reasonable charges.
M: RANSOM.
April "a, 1912.
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&e1tgrsss.
House of Representatives.
June 90, 1919.

June *, loI2.
Mr.. Chittenden presented number of pc
titons from Vermont signed by upwards of
1000 citizens demonstrating against the res
trictive system and war. Laid on the table
Mr.. Minor presented two petitions from
Pennsylvania of similar nature Laid on
the table.
On motion of Mr. Mitchell from the com
mlttee on Spanish affairs the galleries were
cleared and doors closed After remaining
closed some time they were again opened.
The house took up for consideration the re
solution for an adjournment of both Houses of
Congress on Thursday next, submitted by
Mr.. Johnson on Saturday last
Mr. Fisk hoped it would not now be adept
cd He moved to refer it to select commit
tee with instructions to report what business
is necessary to be transacted before an ad-
journment takes place.
Some desultory debate took place, when
on motion OF Mr.. Bib twas laid on the ia
BILE.
Mr. Bassett offered a resolution for author
sing the President to accept of Volunteers or
organized militia for the defence of the Eas-
tern Shore of Virginia.
Mr.. Newton proposed to amend the resolu-
ton by making it the Eastern frontier instead
of the Eastern shore.
Mr. Gnolson was opposed to the resolution,
he disclaimed any wish to call ON the general
government for special favors, he believed the
government of Virginia fully competent to
provide for its own defence
On motion of Mr. Goldsborough, it was laid
on the table.
An engrossed bill concerning Letters of
Maraue, Prizes and Prize Goods, was read
third time and passed.
An engrossed bill imposing additional du-
ties on all foreign goods, wares and merchan-
die imported into the u. S. was read third
time.
Mr. Bigelow, Mr.. Blocker and Mr.. Key
opposed its passage.
MIR. Bibb advocated it.
Mr. Widgery moved to recommit the bill
to committee of the whole house. Carried
81 to so.
The house Immediately resolved itself into
4 committee of the whole, MIR. Lacock in the |
chair, on the bill.
Mr.. Richardson moved to amend the first |
section by striking out " 100 per cent" and in
;erting +" So"
On this motion very animated debate en-
sued which lasted till half past three O'Clock
when it was negatived 81 to so.
Mr.. Widgery moved to strike out 100 and
insert rs. Lost az in the affirmative.
The committee then rose and reported the
bill without amendment, and the house pro-
,eeded to consider the report
Mr. Randolph moved to strike out 100 for
he purpose of filling the blank with the low
Est number the House could be brought to
accede to.
The question on this motion was taken by
Ayes and Noes, and were Yeas 81, Nays "a.
Mr. Basset moved that the bill lie on the
able. Negatived.
The bill was then ordered to third reading,
which was accordingly done, and passed by
yes and Noes-Yeas 20, Nays 48.
A message was received from the President
IF the U. States, communicating letter from
Mr. Russell to MIR. Monroe, covering note
from Lord Castlereagh on the subject of the
declaration of the Prince Regent in relation to
he Orders in Council
Mr. Turner offered the following Resolved
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~ Notice.

THE subscriber earnestly requests his
l. customers who are indebted TO him,
to settle their respective accounts and make
Immediate payment. Imperious circum'
stances compel this request, and renders
longer indulgence impracticable.
JAMES BODEN, Blacksmith.
Opeckon, July 5, 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-07-10

All persons indebted to
the Editor of the Martins
burgh Gazette, for subscrip-
tons or advertisements, are
earnestly requested to set
tie their respective accounts
Immediately, either by ma
king payment, or by Civ
ing their notes for what
may be. due.-Imperious
circumstances compel this
request.
June 26, 1912.
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L AXE Notice.

HAVING suffered much from certain
i L persons throwing down my fences,
passing through my fields and meadow
grounds, plunderng my orchards and des-
troying my fruit trees, / give this public
notice, to prevent the recurrence of the
like, or any other tresPass, as am deter
mined to prosecute every person who may
SO offend 10 future.
JOHN LIGHT.