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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
100 X)oiiars Reward.

RUN AWAY from the subscriber in
Halifax county, Virginia, on the night of
the 9TH inst: three slaves, viz. JACK, his
wife BETTY, and their daughter FANNY
Jack is small mulatto man about 10 or so
Years Of age, his hair inclined to be straight !;
he rs very sensible and an active COED Gard
nep, Hostler and Carriage driver; Betty is q
large malatto woman, inclined to be very
teshy and has pleasing countenance when
spoken to; she is between SO and IS years OF
age; and Fanny, 4 mulatto sirl, IL or Is
years OF age, very cross-eyed, has a plea
sing countenance aud apt to smile when
spoken to; she is low but stout and well
made Jack carried with him two blue
coats turned mp with buff, one of which was
nearly new, and a number OF other clothes
betty aud Fanny carried with them a
number OF good clothes, not recollected
They will 10 doubt attempt to pass as free
aid probably will be lurking about Rich
nond, where Betty has a Brother and her
mother living both of them as free heI
brother calls himself John Hamb,eton. Al
masters of vessels and others are cautioned
against conveying away, or in any way har-
bouring said slaves at their peril.
will give the above reward if secured in
any Jail so that I get them again, or &c
dollars FOR either of them. If brought home
all reasonable charges will be paid in addi-
tion to the above reward.
JOHN WILSON,
Committee IF
JAMES A. GLENN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
SUPERIOR,

Is-sEsssfcsss A BEAUTIFUL. BAY, nearly six
teen hands high, and wei proportional, rising
ave years old, viii stand the ensuing season at
my stable IN the lower end of Louisa, about Is
huSs oeiow the courthouse, on the road leading
20 hanover Town, and about six miles south OF
Carrs oridge.-He will be let to mares AZ eight
collars the leap, to be paid when the mare is
covered twenty dollars the season, PAYABLE at
christmas, but TO be discharged by the payment
o ., ''teeh ut any time before the expiration of
tae season; and forty dollars to ensure n mare
IN ioal In either case so cents to the groom
he season IS to commence the 1st of March &
viii expire the 3ist of July. Good and extern
save pasturagc both highland and meadow I
Wlli bc furnished gratis, with separate inclo.
Sures Tor mares with COILS, and every attention
wiii be paid them, but will not be responsible
iof e capes, or shy accidents which nav hap
| pen. Gram will be furnished if required at
The neighborhood price, provided the money to
purchase 1t is sent with the mares.
owners at distance who may put mares bv
the season, or by the insurance, Will send with
them, notes executed agreeabiy TO the terms of
tins advertisement
FRED: HARRIS.
Feb. 10th, 1912.
REE:-SUPERToR was got by old
Diomcd out of Lady Bonngbrokc, who was got
by Pantaloon out OF Cade, who was got by King
LIcrod, who was got by old Fearnought, out Of
Kitty Fisher Cade's dam was Primrose. who
was got by Dove, who was got by Cade who was
got by old Grab, who was got by the Godolpb;n
Arahan-Primrosc's dam was Stella, who was
got by othello, who was got by Crab-stella's
dam, was Selma, who was got by the Godol-
phin Arabian-Lady Bollingbroke is the dam
ofCela by Wildair, Desdcmona by Daredevil,
Lavinia by Diomed, and Wrangler by Diomed,
all hrst rate runners, besides many other pro-
missing colts as yet untried 1.-The above pedi-
gree of Lady Bollingbroke is taken from nv IA
theirs Stud book
MILES SELDEN.
Jan. ~ ldl2' (w12,p)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
90 Dollars Reward.

RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in
the lower end of Goochand county, on the 14th
OF July last, Negro boy by the name of BRIS.
toll, about ~ or 90 years ,r age, feet OF
inches high, spare and strairht made, and
rather Ola yelowish compl, sion, has a narrow
face, with high cheek bones, and broad Eat
nose. Said Negro is supposed 90 be lurkiny in
ihc neighborhood OF Richmond or running
James River as q boatmsa. Whoevct will deli.
yer him so me-, or secure him 10 ANY iail 30 tbA,
get thin again, shall receive The above reward
and all reasonable charges paid
WILLIAM POWELL, SEx.
Novcmber d. wtfAp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

'iiE Subscribers have rented that fine frc.
proof Lumber House On the Basin, built
by Mr.. James Brown, adioming to the Public
Ware house. They will be ready to receive pro
ducc on storage, ON Monday the Goth January
and viii charge as follows, viz.
Tobacco, Is cents per lind. for u months.
1t over, g - cents per month more.
Flour, 8cents per Dbl if taken in so DAYS.
10 cents per obi fit lays from so to 60
DAYS
- i-2 cents per Dbl. if it lays over 90
w, days
Wheat cents per bushel.
WhisSey IS cents per fierce.
Hemp dollars per ton, Iron dollars PEI
ton, and other articles not enumerated, in pro
portion to the foregoing rates.
And further, they will engage to take -four OH
the head oil The Basin, provided notice is given
IN time, free of expense, and charge only the a.
toresaid storage.
They will also engage to deliver the produce
at Rockets when the Locks are i'll operation, n,
the following rates--Elour 6 cents per Dbl
iocacco 50 cents per hogshead; and other ar
ticles in proportion.
We will hold ourselves responsible for the
re-delivering articles put under our care, excep;
accidents by fire, shrinkage of grain, spirits
and such articles as are subject to any waist
Goods to be subject to nyexpenses incurred
to put them in shipping order.
When the present expense OF drayage is con
sidered, which, goods will be exempt from, stor
ed with us, it rs presumed we may promise our
selves a share Of the public patronage, to whom
we tender Our services, as commission mer
chants, piedging our utmost exertions to give
general satisfaction
II. B. CASH for q few hundred barrels ~
UPLAND CORN.
NIBERT & PCHYEAR.
January 10. 1879
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

TEVtlE subscriber has taken the house late
a ly occupied by Messrs S. & J. Jacobs,
where he offers for sale well selected as
sortment of GROCEEIEj, which will be dis
posed OF on moderate terms Tor cash, or to
punctual customers.
JOHN FINNEY.
y. IS The upper part Of the Tenement oc-
cuPied by the subscriber for Rent.
Richmond Feb, 81, (st)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
Union College Lottery,
No. ILL.

Commence dra7Uing in NevU 1orkiu 4bril next.
1he scheme contains the following valuable
PRIZES.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

'HR subscriber has qualified as the admir-.
= OF ASRAHAN b. NcUABLE, deed. Those
VINO have unsettled accounts or transactions
with the said A b. Venablc, are requested 70
make them known to The subscriber.
RICHARD n. NEN&BLE.
Prince Edward, March 1st, 1912. (w6l
~ TlCE-I intend applying to the
- Powhatan County Court at tieir next
sitting for leave to close The Old Cross Road
leading between Horatio Turpin and myself
w. &. TURPIN.
Eco. "a (w4O
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16


- Tickets Tor sale at the Argus Office, Rich.
mond.
THE subscriber begs leave to retura his
sincere thanks TO the citizens of Richmond
and the public in general, for their Kind en-
couragcment, and hopes from his attention
TO merit continuance Of their favors. and AT
the same time begs leave to inform them that
he has on hand and intends to keep a gene
raj assortment of the
Most Fashionable Mahogany
Furniture,
OF the best materials and work Uarsbin. and
assures them that he will dispose ffhem at
very reduced prices, either for cash or town
acceptanCes.
e. lie will take few APPRENTICES
to the above business, who can come well re-
commended for industry and good morals
Strict attention will be paid to their morals
and business.
Any workman wanting MAHOGA-
ny may be supplied with every kind by an
plying to JOHN ALCOTKN
July ~. tf) Governors Hill.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

have received per the Briggs Diligence and
Il Unity and ship Rising States from London
and Liverpool, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
WELL SELECTED
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

About IA blanks to Prize
- Tickets for sale at the Argus Office, Rich.
mond.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16
JOHN WILSON,
Committee IF
JAMES A. GLENN.

JANlE.O n. 1LESN.
July 22d, 1911. (tf)
n. b. Jack formerly belonged to Mr.. John,
Bird and Betty was purschased of John Cor
bin.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

NOIlCE-Application will be made to
~ the President and Directors of the Bank
OF Virginia, to grant nav certificates of stock
for 10 shares that have been lost, and cores
pending with the following numbers and
No. 1853 for 6 shares dated 5th March,
1911.
44OZ do. 4th May, 1911.
44W b do. do. do. do.
February 3, 1912 (ew1
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04

AID that III Who Il this opinion ought express II NJ such
manner heard UNDERSTOOD and before Is too late 10
prevent it, That the only express this opinion so as to be
heard with effect by the approaching eiecuo
That Mr.. Gerry well known to approve OF all
measures Of the administration against Great Britain 70
for him Governor will be voting for ar and III our o
ion chosen by the peo Congress will have good reason
conclude people are favour of and wish them to de-
clare it,
RoUed therefore, that because are Tor Peace and not Tor
War, disapprove OF Mr. Geys conduct
during his past years administration OF the Governments we VIII
not give him votes the approaching eecuo but VI" give
them for CALEB STRONG.
Reoved that full examination OF the message ahd docu-
concerning the conspiracy Of John Henry and which have
been So ndustrlous circulated order 70 o me eecoh "a MI
Gerry abundant be proud Of those men, who
have heretofore considered the abest and best IN our country
and do feel increase Of confidence their integrity and PATRIOTISM
Also that these disclosures additional reason 70 ply our
political adEersare for their credu and to cesure and con-
denim them for their public money ~d for their patron
age and bounty, bestowed foreign emsaes and spies nat
present awful all citizens ought to unite
brothers, and from and according TO the truth we
ought with adherence every attempt nAme The pas
ons the people noisy defamation and point the nger OF
every who attempts dlssenion among the
people by denouncng portion OF them British facon or
enemies that unon which it is the duty OF all cherish and
preserve That should be declared against Great Britain
will do all in power and all the we possess to
aid the Government defending houses friends and
country against the nroaGs and depredaons OF the enemy And
that we hold base minded wretch Whe
Their he be foreign domestic British Governor or IRISH fortune
hunter who dare suggest the caumny that the men who were
the founders Counys Independence the trainers Of our
Constitution and the Fathers of political union, would Tor
moment entertain thought of destroying that constitution or
sundrng that union. Of betrayng their Country
Attest, SAINT ADAMS, Chairman,
ZINA HYDE, Clerk.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
@ffltf 5eeker8.

No will undertake 10 say that Party SPIRIT, and
all the political divisions of the community, are not Gre
aztec and kept alive by Office Seeking Demagogues
Why then are the public SO ready crafty the pride
and unwarrantabe ambition of young inexperienced,
doubtful characters
Where is the modesty Of Mr.. Ripley, for Instance,
in standing candidate for the Senate PA stranger IN
the District; with dark suspicious hanging about hm*
Little known except for his unWanantabe attack up
on the Judiciary-Ought he not before he calls on us
to give him votes, TO convince OF his ConStltu-
tional qualifications What says the constitution p
: Sec 2, Art. 5. Fiat person shall be capable OF
being elected Senator, who is not sezedm his Own
right ofa freehold in this Commonwealth, of the value
OF 500 pounds least possessed OF personal Estate to
the value of 600 pounds at least equal to 1000.
Where is this freehold estate Of the value Of 1000
personal estate of the value of 1000 possessed by
Mr.. Let his best friend ask him, whether he can
take the oath OF qualification.
But it IS said he is good republican, and this cpl
tt1ct with some, $ multitude of sins-What
has Mr. Ripley done to prove he is republican?
Is 1t rePubicanism, for party, when they once get
into power to use that power to raise themselves above
the voice OF the people Do we not see aru and de-
signing men, first by their intrgues getting themselves
into Office, and then Immediately attempting to bind the
peoples hands, and secure to themselves by usurpa-
ton, that power, which they know they do not de-
serve
1ylOClCS DIT HIST anu grants at laSt-TlrSt making
laws to provide themselves Offices and then other laws
arc enacted to secure themselves in office, against the
will Of the People.
Voter, remember the Fable of the Husband-man and
Serpent and consider the propriety Of bestowing too
many caresSes on man unknown to you.
PRUDENCE.
What does the last Argus alude when
made on Mr. and tina. .hres difficulty between BIN
Judges OF the D Court Who made the attack Was the Grand
jury whstwas the difficulty between the S Court and Mr.
Wss he uied and convicted before them?
Can Mr.. II. his editor other difficulty
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
BATH RESOLUTIONS.

A. meeting q ne Federal Kttubicans n Ban, Wednesday the
trst day Of r 1912, tic or ring resolutions fgsre qdote4
RcsolUedTha view with alarm the present gloomy nros
Yect Of our National affairs
That from the o The President othe United States
the violent speeches OF dng CongEessthe raising of
rge and expensive Armiese borrowing of eleven millions of
doarandiro the provisions made for enormous internal and
direct IaNes and other ccums daily coming 10 our knoy
elge.
We do seriously apPrehsnd that against Great Britain
indeed intended by our National Rulers and will inevitably 10
speedily declared unless the Decided voice people uneouy
ocaly expressed shall deter them from purposes
That in opinion is neither necessary wise Or
p2--and Wi only nl lease poverty and
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
Nttentt0n

HE Selectmen OF the Federal Towns are earnestly
requested to transmit the Votes for Governor It. Gov
ernor and Senators directly to the Secretarys office By
some private conveyance, possible rather than COM
NIT them to the POsO fce deliver them to the her.
IFS ofhe Countes-For the same reason that federal
newspapers do notregulary come from Boston, Federal
U0tes may not 81 70 BostonIf the Seectmen Of such
towns in the nrshbourng counties will lodge the votes
IN Portland, at the Bookstore Of Isaac .4danas soon
after the day of election they shall be sent on to The
Secretarys office 6y special messenger in due season.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
SAT-, Mr.. PRINTER,

SAY, Mr.. PRINTER
word two, my brother Sailors by your leave Locke
Shipmates what have been about the last four years
Have any of been able keep th locker, since
taken G5ack by that black squa the Embargo which
right teeth before had time take IN sail Have
ny forgot how long that squat lasted Didn't IT, long be-
over, bring Ship under rect Courses reduce
the Crew short allowance, only Of Grog bat Of Beef
Bread Is there thoroughbred Seaman among
got the bad management of the Officers that thy, knowing
how TO keep Ship trim, (holgh very
best Ship whole Fee grid hard, that amos.
impossible to Now ShPmaes what think yon III
these cabin 1ld0v gentry, that have had the Had they
their duty, and had anind do it, and the ship
upon toter lug and made SAIL in the latitude
n-isn ke! should gaind port safely and avoided
the hard knocks have had to bear But nOhey would Steer
in the hestOu Of Democracy and there heGUe aad
lay under bare toLS, until the halt sarvd and what
then Why instead Of repairing the sails and rigging, when the
gale bated and making the best their way toward the OF
Prosperity where bound they LEI her dv, until she
the gulf OF NOnnteror and there she lay ~ about
until she most shattered pieces aud then meeting vh
head a and putting the helmaee, by accident design she
got .zUay and drfed into the rlpool
and there she remains Nov, boys, what's be done ~
this-ee redamen, sailors say Why my Hearties, lib
tell you what" Every Sailor should be, all one piece o
the Ship, and stick by the week. lose his wages Never
heed the cacng OFFS old Mother Carys chickens though
plenty enough, nowadays and busy Cock
Waters in gale of wind full Of their ve and the like that
order, dye with keep old Captain
Gerry and, (the chief mate having given oa getin Mr. K
man, they say, can't keep reckoning,
know the naack from the bo5-stay-Bu Avast there, my
boys these not the men for that have to stand Watch
all Weahersb high 6iOw io the Articles nearly
OUT and you know that have right choose officers
Monday Now harkee, Ship-mate-as the
the Joreyard heave aheadget under waygive three Cee
and for the old Rendezvous there, and ALL
vote for old Commander CALEB STRONG Esquire-as
good man as ever walked the quarterback And if gr
him again, be Of good usage the under officers
that proposed being all OF his choice his liking When
he his bread PENDANT hosed again upon Ship Mas
sachuses, hail. the Of the Of the Ships Lug
gers the Fleet will doHc Of their ships Cousins
DID, experienced Seamen, that have done duty
WAsHINoToN, old Commander in Chief God preserve his
Memory
Dds hearts if only bring this about may expect
gain TO have ddah that would be worthy hosf Flag
board the UNION fine Ship and then the
whole feet would be order for service, and every
served with full aAozgance and be @ eff whenever ships
into portTurn them brave fellows,
all hands, 'Caedat SC bells and the Poll IS
closed they call it, and have done duty, haze
nothing else do the remainder of the day but splice
main Brace"
Saturday morning, O'clock As, IS north oag 70,
Ii, W.
From your Friend to serve TIL Death
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04

AM herd Of demagOgues have thrust themselves into Off
which ought 10 be filed by Of talents and honesty
Do you think yourself" 1t decent because exercise e
right of freeman in giving my opinion Of men and
be able by your your abteTs puu attempts low pre-.
an investigation of the conduct Of those dctato Cuuhcr
land who think by their and nge render themselves
independent of the sentiments OF the people II is Of
quence who the writer of the piece signed Falmouth
Gazette but you and many honest know that
statement there made IS true CANDOUR,
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
CoMMUNICATED.
TO tie editor Of The .Argns,

-7TSHS,
oIS-Ihe highly respectable standing gentleman who mana
ges public paper ought feel himself would preclude man
OF decent abilities from writing receiving thing like redicu
ling an old friend particularly whom you know 10 be true
republican one too, whom have all rallied and III
PENDED tor your best and support when homes
OF Intention was the order OF the day But sir sorry now u
times have changed and public good is tramped under o
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
g. RELIGIOUS RULERS.
" ne t rafb ~ jz riding IN The fear ef
Go3''-H Sam a., T.

" ne tt Tnlf5 rH, ~ Just ruling III TIE fear OF
Ga"-iI. Sam q, a
Tue Importance OF religious principles in rulers is not per
iaPs mtceny considered BY those on whom their eeya
ton 20 office depends IS 1npnciped ruler NAV
sometimes pursue The very which duty requires
For lie may consider those measures best calculated to pro-
his selfish and ambitious Bet that he will gem
rry, much uniformly do this We have no reason to
expect On the contrary, may be afued that the mo-
he lees the public ga! interfere With bis popularity his
peTlona aggandizcuient his in power or
ever 9ly be the Object Of his fcfh dtfrs the tnk gsaf
wall be lcridced. How mpotant ther that i'll al
6ti9ns fhoud have contain regard to the religious
character of the candidates or office that we hould select
II. ~ 7Ub3 7vU rule Qtb fear Cad; who act under the
habtual influence Of religious principles who, word
.@Ht (brJ1n5! As Christian therefore, folemniy call
my religious fellow citizens on all Iqcere Chrtans al
7pdo bve lard Jesus Chlt humby eriou1y and with
devout applications Heaven for de6on attend this
Interesting sube6 before the approaching elections in this
Commonwealth Remember, my brethren that, if you
voluntarily Instrumental in Eating rclkednef high places,
you become partakers in that wickedne and fuch
anfwerabe for the consequences which follow Further let
a there time, when Chrittian peopc had 70 far
opportunity Of rating power, decided confsnt e1nla
~ C5R1n that prefented good people of Maj
iachulctts Mr.. STRONG and Mr.. PHILLIPS are Can
ddates for the Highest Offices in the Commonwealth
and heitate declare from particular acquaintance
with OF thotc and general knowledge Of the other,
that lons within the fate, equally we'll qualified
ether re6t could have been selected who have given more
If much evidence of their being nceTe, mb experiment.
al, practical, pi15, berevssnt conEfent, Cbrjians.
My dear brethren, Chrt let unite band of breth-
and reove, if polbe, have Cbrif1n Ru-
ERR [Bgfar Palladium.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-04-04
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Good Nezus from Bridgezrater.

On Monday last, Federal Selectmen and other town
officers were chosen in the important town Of Bridge
1rater, by majority rising seventy.
In the British House Of Commons the 18th Of January the
House having gone Committee of Supply on motion of
Mr. Yorke las seamen, including 400 marines
ted for the service Of the present year, after voting money for
their and provisions Among other items
time, the following voted for
unfortunate persons who have sought asylum in England from
the tyranny and oppression Of the continents viz
10000 Pounds sterling for the relief Of Corsican emgran
5000 do for the ST. Domingo Sufferers.
5000 do for the Dutch emigIants
$4,000 do for the suffering Clergy Of France addition
the sum granted to the relief Of French emig rants.
PLfMoU7H, 4-The master and Of the American
brig Hannah, Of NewYOrk DOwson Master capred French
privaeer and recapured off the Start the Persian which
arrived yesterday, cruelty treated by the the
the commander of which stabbed American captain
I'D two PLACES and ordered his the Americans from
stem stern, which they did butaly and p
stee Captain found The Persian had taken possession Of the
annah he forced them all into eaky boat half tu of and
turned them ad without water compass provisions and M
them the mercy Of the pless Luckily Persian
their sinking state and bore down upon them and picked
them up, almost persisted with cold and hunger