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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

NOTICE-By virtue of deed of trust
~ bearing date the Sd day of July, 1902,
and recorded in the county court Of Gooch-
land the 18th of July, 1902, will be sold, for
ready money, on the premises, the 9Th day of
May next, that valuable, and well known
TRACE Of LAND called Elk Hill, in the
county of Goochland, lying on James River,
containing SO7 acres, more or less, or SO much
thereof as viii be sufficient to pay the ar
rearrageS now due.
THE TRUSTEES.
Goochland. Feb. /, 1872 wtds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
TIE MONUMENT.

As the size and form Of the Monument to
be erected over the remains ofthe victims to
the CONGREGATION of the Theatre lately con
sumed in this city, will depend on the sum
subscribed for that purpose, and as It must
be extremely desirable that arrangements
should be promptly made, for commencing
the work, u VIII be necessary soon t. close
the subscription. The committee therefore
earnestly request those gentlemen whose
feelings impel them to give this marx
of their regard for the memories Of the de-
ceased, not to defer their contributions, rs the
subscription will close on the lat day Ct March
next.
H. dfar8haH,
Josefb MUIR,
". Fe0Wict,
Ben Hotcker,
IhoS. Icy!oT.
Friday S1st, Jan. 1912. t1gAf
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

NOTICE, That tic partnership hereto
-. tore subosting under The firm ofTal;cv G,
lalmage, IS dissolved BY mutual consent.
February, 8, 1912. (s;+,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

The New York Columbian, (whose con
ductors appear to be as numerous as they
arc 7Oary,) is against the direct taxes. Will
it please to state zvhaf it is for? Those who
are opposed to one system, and yet allow
that some system, is indispensable, are bound
to exhibit another system. Perhaps Mr..
Holt may think it is none of his business to
md system land that his only business is to
find Jdnh.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06
pEDIGREE.

POTOMAC was gotten by the imported Do
ne |, his dam Fairy by Pegasus. who partook
of the following crosses, viz.--Old Wildair. the
imported Fearnought, the imported Kitty Fish
err, the imported horse Traveller, old Mark An
thony, the imported Aristotle, Bonny Lass, the
imported Jolly Roger, Torick, &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE
1NA- subscriber respectfully informs the
public in general, that the Virginia, and
North Carolina Annual Conference, consist
ing ct 70 OF 30 Ministers of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, will lie holden in the CT
~ OF Richmond, commencing on the goth Of
the present month, and continue for one
week.
r. LATIMORE, S. p.
Feb 9th, 1912. 2
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

The little boys at school, when they have
learnt their n. b. {, exercise themselves fire.
quently in saving it'backwards, as Il, Y, X.
Mr.. Fosters correspondence with Col Mon
roe exhibits just the same thing.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

FEHiE eighth drawing Of the William & Ma.
n ny College Lottery Of 90 Numbers, will
take place on Tuesday next the 18th inst.
Richmond. Feb. 9th, 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

neutrality-suspicious. will be made To
= Nv the President aud Directors Of the Bank
OF Virginia, TO grant new Certificates Of stock
for Is shares that have been lost, and coTres-
pending with the following numbers and
dates: 4
No. 1868 for s shares dated 5,h March,
1911.
4402 do 4th May, 1911.
4fO7 8 do. do. do. do.
SAMUEL JONES.
February Q, 1912. t6wJ
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

Mr.. Fosters late erltiaaation is very lik,
those of Signior bangles Interpreter in til,
" Critic" 1t is great deal worse than tn,
text.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

The British Minister does not want us to
force British goods into France; he only
wants TX NOT TO trade 10 France gvifhout Bri-
fish Soots. Now, what's the difference, It
IS like the distinction between rood morning
10 you, 0FCmtv," and g DI'Carty, goaa
morning to you."
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-06

Mr.. Foster insists that the wounds on A.
merican commerce arc, under the British or
ders iii council, merely Incidental. By thc
same rule OF reasoning, it would be no crime
in Mr. Foster, IT, in shooting unlawfully at
one man, llc were to kill another Ask m,
Lord Peterborough or my Lord Mansfield o!
that point.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
Extract TO the EGisers-dated,
90 IYnSEinafnn Ell

The result of inquiries to day on the subject
OF the important report which was mentioned
to you, and which has been circulated in this
city for two or three days with great degree
OF confidence, now communicate. No propo.
sitlon, 1t has been asserted on high authority,
had been made by Mr.. Foster, on the subject OF
COL Monroe's treaty, On the 5th inst two DAYS
ago and II is probable that none has since been
made, as the report began TO obtain circulate
on oh that day. Several considerations may
have given rise to belief that the treaty OF 1906
had been again proposed TO government. The
American Iegociators of that treaty are now
member, of our cabinet the circumstances up.
on which the offensive note oflords Holland and
Auckland was predicated, do not at present ex-
list, at least TO the extent in which thev existed
at the date of the note and it was not impro
bable thatthe British envoy should oy diplomat
&c manouvring, attempt to paralyz re the war
proceedings OF government. These ideas which
were obvious to every nlini,, may have oecasi-
oret the proposition said to have been made.
Not ray Of hope or encouragement from G..
i!ritair is now thoughts be left; and CONNER.
cial speculations, founded upon an expectation
OF treaty with her, will not be very safe At
present
Congress are engaged in nothing Of impor.
lance"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

Spain, subdned the country but in 1910,
there was great revolution, and the crown
was conferred ON Johu, duke OF Brayanza,
whosc descendants still ,rjoyit it. ] lisbon is
tho capital of Portugal. But this city being.
threattd ed ly the French, previously to their
present INVASION of Spain, the RIVAL Family
WAS conveyed under convoy of a British
sqnadroi, to Brazil. Il I,urtuguexe colony in
South An,crica, md established the seat of
xevernmep. ct Rio Janeiro. Besides this CO.
2 1my,the Portuguese have several Others in
ASA and africa In the year 1903, the po-
palation OF Portugal anoun.ed to 100000
ol'souls.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
4 PROCLAMATION.


PRESIDENT OF THE u. STATES
WHEREAS information has been received
that number OF individuals, who have de-
serted from the army of the United States,
have become sensible of their offence, and
are DESTROYS of returning to their duty
full pardon is hereby granted and pro-
claimed 20 each and all such individuals as
shall, within four months from the date here
OF, surrender themselves to the Commanding
Othcer OF any Military Post within the Uni
ted States, or the territories thereof.
In testimony wereof, have caused the seal
OF the United States to be affixed to these
presents, and signed the same with NV
hand
Done at the City of Washington, the 9TH
day OF February, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
twelve, and of the independence Of the
United States the thirty-sixth.
JAMES MADISON.
BY the President,
JAMES MONROE,
Secretary Of STATE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
NEW YoRR, Feb. 6.

The snip Charles, Captain Baker, from Ply
mouth, brings no later papers from London than
those per the Paragon.--By this arrival VIC learn
that the Mulet schooner which sailed from
Pl,s outh for America with dispatches on the
i4th. put back on the 2lst Of December in con-
sequence ola head wind; but, having sailed a
gan on the 22i, may be hourly expected.
The sloop Enterprise arrived at Plymouth,
left Corunrla Dec. IL, having on board several
passengers. who were in the American scbr
Jane, detained by the Unicorn ffigate, On her
passage from Dlltinsre to bordeaux.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
BALrIMoRE, Feb. %.

Even were treaty or an arrangement to be
made with the British minister at This time,
congress ought not to relax in making prepa-
rations TO meet the event of war. We all re-
collect that a former arrangement was violated
by the British cabinet. A second one, or even
an instrument in the more sacred form Ola trca-
ty, may be, disregarded in like manner Con
Sress will Sfect how much it is the interest OF
MIR. Foster to luli them into a false security !;
and they viii hardly suffer themselves to pro-
gress, without delay, in the most efficaciors
measures.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

Since cur last advices from England to the
26th December have been received, contain
ms, however, no news Of importance. There
are in the London ministerial papers very
harsh comments On the Presidents message,
Scc. much in the same st;le as those of the
federal prints Of this country and we should
no sooner think Of copying from the one than
ihe other, unless for the purpose of animad-
version. Private advices from different sour
ces concur in the opinion that the Orders in
Council will not be repealed, and that we
have nothing to expect from that quarter Of a
concIliateTy nature.--i6.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

On motion oi wi. Morrow, the House Ven,
intp a cu.nnlstee of tue whole, MIR. Lewis in
chair on the bi.l - ascertain the western
boundary OF \ tract Of land reserved for sa-
usiymy military bounties of the officers and
'soldiers oi,"e Virginia Continental Line. At
ter soMe time spent therein, the committee
rose and had Leave 20 81; again.
Adjourned,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
AGRICULTURAL.
BY the President,
JAMES MONROE,
Secretary Of State.

The subscribers propose to publish for the
benefit of themselves and their sister Stan
ard, fifty agricultural essays, which appear
ed in their paper during the last year signed
ARAToR, in one volume, neatly bound in
boards, cut, and colored Ten essays upon
draining and other subjects will be added to
the fifty which have alread; appeared The
whole will be revised by the author, and will
make enc volume of about 235 duodecimo
pages. Price on delivery of the book, one
dollar and fifty cents.
n discount Of ten per cent. will be made
to those who subscribe for ten copies, and
IL IL per cent. for twenty.
JOHN NJ CARTER,
JAMES b. CARTER.
George Town, Feb. 18th, 1912.
80, Subscription papers are lodged at the
different bookstores in Richmond"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
February z.

FREsAET.-There is now the greatest
fresliet III the Santee and Pee Dee rivers,
that has been known for sixteen years past
Upon the Pee Dee a considerable quantity OF
stock and corn have been carried away BY
the Hood, which rose, in one night, twenty
hye feet The Santee had risen three feet,
and was still rising on the Sd inst. There
vas seven feet water on the causeway.
Courier
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
+. February II.
AFFAIRS OF BoNAPARTE.

A gentleman passenger on board the Bel
Iona, from Bordeaux, states the price of Flour
to have been at that port from 10 to 90 dol
lars per barrel.-This being the case, the
crops being short, and immense quantities
Of grain being drawn from France by the
licensed trade with England, the French ar
mics will be forced to abandon the Peninsula
Federal Republican.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
RALEIGH, Feb. ID.

pWehave reason to suspect that the let
ter published in our last paper, under the
signature Of John Clarke Edwards, giving
an account Of a Volcano, said to haze burst
out IN Buncombe county, is unworthy Of Gre
dit--eVe shall be able in short time to as
certain the truth
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
CHARLEsroN, Feb. s.

Extract ola letter from 2 gentleman at Mobile.
dated Nov. l5.
The court Of Spain has given orders to the
governor of Pensacola, 20 gi?c I'D the FIoridos
as far as the river rerdido. This news Irccciv-
cd to-day iron my correspondent at Pensacola,
dated the 18th inst. i have also received seye-
raj other letters mentioning the same"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

MIL BIZ SOLD, on Thursday the 9Th day Of
w March next, on the plantation of the late
Edwin J. Harv &c, Esq. in The county of Amelia,
the stock Of Horses. Cattle, Hogs and Sheep be-
longing TO the estate Amongst the sheep, there
are several half-bloodcd mer,nos The crops of
Ioeacco, Corn, &c. and the plantation Utensils,
viii also be sold. A credit Of u month"; viii
be given for all sums over ten dollars. the nur-
chaser giving bond with arrrayed security.-
VIII also sell at private sale, several full bloo-
ded mERINo SHEEP, belonging TO the estate
which are now on the plantation of the late Ma.
Jor EggIestOn, in Amelia
w. BRoCKENBRoUCH
Administrator of
EDwIN J. HARyrz.
Richmond, Feb. 18Th, 1879. (wta,N
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
wAsnIvcroU CRY. Eel. ~

Nothing Of material Importance has been
done in either House Of Congress since our
last.
The House Of Representatives yesterday
rejected, by majority Of ten votes, the bill
for establishing an invalid corps.
Mar. I'M.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

Letters have reached this city announcing
a report current at Albany, that Peter Sail.
IL, Esq. collector ofthe district of Champlain,
N. York, has been killed by snugglcrs whilst
in the execution Of his duty. Ne trust tie
report is not true but if it be, the most
exemplary punishment will be the reward of
tag CHenders.--i6,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
co n & 4 rs
IN SENATE, February 4.

Mr.. Smith of Nd. from the committee to
whom was referred the bill for establishing
Qia'ter-nn'ster's Department, together with the
amendments Of the House Of Represent tivcs
fs,rkiNs cut the section abolishing ,Iic Purvey-
or's ohice,) reported that the bill he postponed
to INC first MONDAY Of August next, and also
read in his place draught of bill in addition
20 the military establishment Of the Cnitcd
States. ~
Mr.. Leib reported bin suthorising SUBJ
scripticn for the Laws of the y. States; which
was read ard-passed 10 second reading.
H Mr.. Reed reported bill in addition and for
repeating certain parts of an act for establishing
rules and articles for the government the ar.
mics OF the United States; which was read and
passed 10 q second reading. itsr
The bin making appropriations for tie sup
port ofgorernment, was read second time, and
referred to Messrs TAFT, FRANKLIN and Good
rich.
The bill to promote the progress. Of science
and useful arts, by securing for a limited time
to inventors the exclusive right to their rcspec.
tive discoveries, was read tn ird time ssl pass
cd.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
BANK MANIA.

We nave received the act lately passed in
Nev-5ersey for incorporating six new banks
IL ;he state Of New Jersey, from which we
ascertain their location and capital as fol-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17
February S.

The bill for amending the rules and art-
o'es ct war, * the bill authorsing a subscripti-
ON for the laws Of the u S. were each read a
second time.
The bill supplementary to the act to re-
gu!.te the collection Of the duties on imports
and tonnage, was, on motion Of Mr. 2avard,
postponed to the FIRST Monday in March
next.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill rcspectingthe enrolling and licencing
steam-boats, which was ordered to be en-
crossed for a third reading.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill establishing a land office; and, af-
ter agreeing 70 sundry amendments, the fur
ther consideration thereof was postponed till
Tomorrow.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

such Importation upon conforming to the fore
going provisions previous 20 the IS. day ofJan
Go be ccntinucd)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

We sincerely deprecatc the evils which
threaten US. and as fcrvently pray that the
portrait of English circulating mediuy,
drawn i'll the following lines, may not as
speedily be realised in this country, as pre-
sent appearances torebode:
From iate Engiish Paher.
WHAT'S the rarest thing we know
How can you ask, you Ninny?
Siuce even PercevdE will shew
The rarest things Guines.
But If you wish to sec source,
More plentiful than vapor,
And just as thin, observe the course
OF circulating Haher.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

DrzD-Inthis city, on Friday evening last,
at half past o'clock, Major G General TIC
MAS BLoUNT, Representative in Congress
from the state Of North Carolina, in the SD
year of his age.
!. Never has it fallen TO our lot to record th,.
loss OF n more honorable and worthy man.
In him North Carolina is bereayed of one os
her most useful and respected citizens. IN
trepid as a soldier, firm and consistent as a
politician. nc united the qualities Of a states
man and warrior with those Of the patriot
and scholar.
. Whilst boy, at the age of is, he entered
into his country's service volunteer in the
Revolutionary army, in which he served in
various capacities until the conclusion of -
peace. We are not acquitted with the rank
he held at the close OF the war but such was
the confidence OF the state in his patriotism
and military talents, that lie was raised, bv
successive promotions, to the highest rank i'm
the militia OF that state, in which capacity
he commanded universal appreciation.
he has been member of Congress for ma
ny years, with occasional intervals. AS
politician, whilst he was justly considered the
miiexible and ardent friend to his country,
he never, departed from that gentlcmanly
department which always characterised the
man.
A disconsolate widow is left to mourn her
irreparable loss. He had no other family.
Much as his death viii be lamcnted as a
public man, the grief of his numerous friends
VIII prove his highest culogy. Honored be
his memory! Uniaded may the laurel and
cypress iIterrningle at his tomb,
On Sunday last he was inferred with mill
tary honcrs. The solennity and length Of
the procession which accompanied him to
the tomb afforded ample testimony to the ge-
neral scnsibility for his loss
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

Total 100000
Osone half OF wl.,c.i is reserved to the state
oENew- Jersey
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-17

A proposition is made at Alexandria, ia
this district, to establish in that town cnofker
bank or association with a capital of 5co,OO
dollars, divided into shares Of len Dollars
each. to be called the Mechanics B;.nk OF
Alexandria
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-09
BALTIMORE, June 6.
EXPORTS FRoM BALLIMoEr.

EXPORTS FROM BALJIMORE e.
We have procured table of the exports
Tor the first quarter Of this year, to show to
the commerce haters the degree Of trade,
which was carried on from this port under
the utmost oppression and Encouragement
they could impose SO long as they did not
absolutely prohibit it as ar present It will be
seen that il principally consisted Of our own
produce, and amounted to the rate of ten
millions per annun. This is ;bout five times
as much as is exported annually to France
from the whole United States, and yet the
trade to France has hitherto been held up as
the boon, which called for the renunciation Of
al the rest
There were exported from the port of Bal
tipore. Oh the three first months of the pre-
sent year the following quantity of domestic
produce COMPRISING only the principal articles
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-09

FROM the iJVeW oTK Gazette:
g The following MOUNTAINEERING
ihtlmation, shews the aa0antagcs likely to re-
suit from state of war.
.Earact Of a letter from cadiz, dated llh
.fhra.
"Since the fall of Badaioz which took place
onthe 9th instant, the British forces have re-
moved to the southwark, and as at present
there isno power in Andalusia of sufficient
magnitude to oppose them, we are in expec-
tation ola speedy Abandonment of the oppo-
site lines by the enemy, otherwise, their stu
alton must become most critical In such an
event, supplies for the army, as well as for
the .neighbofing country, must flow through
the channel of Cadiz, and we do not hesitate
under such circumstances, to recommend as
worthy Of your peculiar attention, the making
shipments of your produce to this market,
and we have no doubt of the most favorable
result, The prices are, Flour % dolls per
bbl.-Rice dolls. per quintal--Indian corn
70 dolls. per faneque--Indian Meal l dis.
per bbl.-Rye do II dolls per do-Whcat
dolls. per taneqQe-~Bccf "A dolls. per Dbl.
pork ~ do.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-09

Extract Ct a letter from, Mr. Russell to the
Secretary Of State, dated
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1912.
81 have the honor to acknowledge the re-
celpt OF your two letters of the 9th of Nov.
last.
SIT would have afforded me the highest sa-
tsiactlon to have been able 10 communicate
70 you, by the return Of the Hornet, the revo-
Cation of the orders in council hitherto, how
ever, there has been exhibited here no dispo-
sition to repeal them.'
Cory Of a letter from Mr.. Russell to the Sc.
cretary Of State, dated
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1912
SIR lament that it is not in nv power to
announce to you, by the return of Mr.. Tay-
loe, the adoption of : system here towards
the United States more just and reasonable
than that OF which we now complain. No
lntlmatlon has been given to me of an inten-
ton to abandon the offending orders in coun-
Gil. have not hitherto made any representa-
ton IN regard 10 these orders, and they are 10
be persisted IN, as Mr.. Foster declares, not
only until the Berlin and Milan DEGREES be en-
firely abrogated, but until we compel the
French gove "nment to admit US in France with
the manufacturers and produce of Great Bri-
tain and her colonies, it must be useless to
say any tang upon the subject The revolt
ing extravaganza OF these pretentions is too
manifest to be subject of argument, and the
very attempt to reason them down would ad-
init that they are not too absurd for refutation.
Should MIR. Barlow furnish me with any
new evidence of the discontinuance of the
French edlcts, so far as they were in deroga
ton OF our rights, shall present it to this 60
yernment, and once more (howeYer unneces-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-06-09
wenty Dollars Reward.

u AN away, soma tine in December last,
III Negro Woman named TRkACE. %
o. 80 ycSrs Old Of very dark complexion,
I'D when spoken to, is anxious to make her.
self appear very polite f; she his ore Of her
eyes weak, occasioned by having sore eyes 4.
on the back part OF her neck there are seve1
raj scars by having seatons put in her neck.
This woman has extensive acquaintance
throughout Charles county, state of Mary.
land, and from her extreme arr make M
doubt she has acquired them in Prince
Georges county, Washington city, GEORGE.
town and Alexandria. Only few weeks
past she was seen in Piscatgway, where che
bad changed her name and called herself
Jenny and had line with the subscriber.
name that she was authorised to hire herssf
or get master; and has lately applied 70
MIR. Davis at Rozer's ferry to purchase her,
where II is Presumed she is still lurking,
AS to her clothing it is deemed unneces,sry
to mention as there is no doubt she has
changed them.