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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-26

g}AMlLY FLOUR, Of Superior o,,,li,v- Gr IL
r by Gro. GBEEGH01T
'' w. IL
u TWENTY DOLLARS PEW3BDLra. :
n pretending uegIO man who abyccnd.J rr,,,,
nay plantation ~ Nclson county, on the o5iL of AM;
last. he above negro is named NED. about AZ -,
81 years ".'' rather hs'ter than negroes are ee4,.
f'lly, ava IS about feet or Q inches in L,,cIs -
IS belle ed he has a scar in his free, altbo,StI II
not confident lie WAS taken in Nlben,ati,. s,, am
las escape no he IS extremely artG,l and ,iFuS
'' S',s't ,;5 intention was 20 have to orapt
known " here lee may have rouen to- -" hoe
me above reward snd al necessary oy.,o...- .,,,
,e p"a TO deliver him 10 me in Neson, and s5,n,i
to Nelson courthouse will he attended ~ '' ''et
June 20. - =" 5Si.L-
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-26

i, % We understand, letter his been received in
this city from Manchester (E,,sland) in Nlay, CIV.
ing most gloomy picture OF the condition OF H.,
ManyfactTers that in that civ alone. n ono
troops we're stationed to keep down the 6eopIe
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-31
NEW-ORLEANS, December l2.

II is so rare to find men who have been e.
lected by the people possess independence
enough to oppose the popular current, that,
for its rarity as well as for its sound good
sense bottomed on, facts, we give the follow
ing Protest made by two OF the members OF
the House Of Representatives OF the Mlssls-
sippi Territory against Its becoming sfafe.
The undersigned, members from Adams
county in the House of Representatives OF the
Mississippi Territory, feel themselves re-
luctanty compelled 10 enter their solemn pro-
test against memorial to congress, which
was this day adopted in the said house Of re-
representatives, praying admission as amember
of the Union.
Because, Changes of government should
take place only OH uncquivocal application of
the people themselves; and of such applica-
cation in the present case, we have no decided
Indication or expression
Because, A population of only about forty
thousand souls is thinly dispersed over an ex-
tent of territory exceeding 10000 square
miles.
Because, Of this population near eighteen
thousand are slaves, the number OF which to
he represented, together with the total white
population of the territory, WILL very little 1t
any exceed thirty thousand.
Berouse. In this limited and widely scatter
ed population, we can only count l7l9 free
holds. as appears by the last assessment re-
turned to the Auditors Office, the proprietors
,ahareof have heretofore and must hereafter for
time. sustain an affecting proportion of the
increased expence under the contemplated
change of government
Because, We have not received on the sub
iect either directly or indirectly, any express
sions of the. will of our immediate constitu-
ents.
Because, Under anycircumstances we should
hesitate, at least choose to deliberate, on SO
very important change as that now prayed
Tor by majority of the House OF Representa-
tives. But for the various causes herein De-
fore assigned, and for many others now unn ,.
cessary to enumerate: From the present dis-
| astrous state of commerce and OF the world,
affecting most vital,y every description OF men
and every human pursuit; and
| Because, We have been ungraclously urg-
ed by an oyerbesring majority, sothe determi-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-31
INDUSTRY THE CURE FOR POVERTY.


INDUSTRY THE CURE FOR POVERTY.
e Begging being trade, and very pc
lne6cial one, no person who observes the as
tonishine increase of that profession in this
quarter will hesitate to believe-And how
can it be remedied? Is the general que s'loh
to which no one gives an answer Not easily
by any measure ofpolice certainly: but VIII
venture to suggest cure In one wora' ana
that pretty efectual one-a Workhouse
81 remember to have heard OF an old JUS
tice of the peace, who lived in village IN the
vicinity of a large town, who, from his knowi-
edge of the almost invncble aversion OF the
begging tribe from regular labor OF every
kind, long contriyed to have his forecourt and
garden weeded gratis, by itinerant oeggars.-
AS he had handsome house near the road,
it naturally drew the attention OF the mump-
ing fraternity. On their application tor cha
rity, he constantly asked them the usual ques-
ton. Why don't you work {" 10 which
the usual reply was always made, SO would
God bless your worship, if could get en-
ployment' On this musing while, as it
inclined by charity, he would set them to
weed his court or garden, furnishing them
a hoe and wheel-barrow. and promising
them shilling each when the Job was COM
pleted To work they would go, with much
seeming gratitude and alacrity-The justice
stayed by them, or visited them from time to
time till they had performed the two-thirds OF
their task: he then retired to aprvate corner
or Place of espial, in order to prevent them
from stealing his TOOLS. and there waited for
what constantly happened the moment he dis
appeared, which was the elopement OF his
workmenx who, rather than complete the un-
finished third of his work, chose to give up
what they had done. This method, with
scarce one disappointment, the old justice
Ioti5 Pras''~~-' '~-.-.> I~.sth his fame having
pone forth among tho srIne, TIC was
troubled with no more applications for cha
,ity.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-31
ON. MEMORY

ON MEMORY
As wand'ring I found on my ruinous walk,
Ey the dial stone aged and green.
One rose of the wilderness lett on Its stalk,
To mark where a garden had been !;
Like brotherless hermit the last OF its race,
All wild in the silence Of nature it drew
From each wandering sunbeam lovely en-
brace;
For the night-weed and thorn overshadow-
ed the place
Where the low'r of my forefathers grew.
Sweet bud Of the Wilderness, emblem of all
That survives III the desolate heart!
The fabric of Bliss to its centre may tall,
But Patience shall never depart;
Tho the wilds Of enchantment all yernal and
bright, 80,
In the days Of dclusion by fancy comb,n,d'
With the vanishing phantoms OF love ana de'
light, -,
Abandon my soul like a dream OF the night'
And leave but desart behind.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-01-31

nation Of a question Of infinite importance to
I orr constituents and the territory at large,
o;tbo,,t time for due consideration and deiibe-
ration. We do therefore solemnly protest
AGAINST the said Memorial. =
SAMUEL. POSTLETWAIIE,
PHILANDERs SMITH.
Washington, Nov. 1917
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

nes- treaty OF 90 HAND in hand with It. fhis is
dull WORK, hard to begin, and difficult to pur-
sue" "Iurged it long time, without the eff
feet even of on oral answer. But lately they
have consented 20 give it discussion, and the
minister assures me that something shall be
done to silence the complaints, and on primer
pies that he says ought to be satisfactory.
81 shall not venture TO detain tine Wasp more
than two or three weeks. And hope by that
time to have something decisive to forward
by her.
From some expressions in your letters, 1
am in hopes of receiving soon some more pre-
else instructions on these subjects.
"Nfy communication with England by Nor
laix is almost entirely cut off. Ii is not so ga
sy to send to London, unless by one OF our
own public ships, rs it is to the United States.
now send your dispatches and my Own to Mr..
Russell, by a messenger i'll the Hornet, whom
shall desire captain Lawrence TO put on shore
or into pilot-boat on the coast OF England.
"This messenger with Mr. Biddc, viii leave
Paris this night for Cherbours, where the Hor-
net is ready to receive them"
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FoR THE ARcus.
A sHonr sroRY FOR LONG HEADs.

A SHORT SroRY FOR LONG HEADS.
The people of country called Randan, had
received many injuries from foreign power
but for great while did not resent them. At
one time, citizen would return from abroad
who had been robbed of his property and
logged. At another time seaman would
come home to his friends after having been inn
pressed into the sea-service of the offending
party, and compelled against his will to fight
in many battles. Now, forty ships and their
merchandise would be seized and upon some
vague pretext condemned then, vessels would
be interrupted on the very coast of Randan,
carried away as prize, or have some Of their
crews killed. To make the injuries more in
tolerable, the guilty party continually declar-
ed that he was animated by sincere desire
of peace and friendship with the people of
Randan. The Randanians, however, grew at
length exasperated, and through their dele
gates in council, announced the intention OF
resorting 20 war for redress, as all peaceable
efforts had failed. Accordingly the thing was
resolved on, and armies were recruited. A.
this moment, nevertheless, the delegates be-
gan TO doubt whether the people really wan
ted war; and by way Of sounding them, be gan
to hesitate in their measures, and TO hold am =
biguous language. Some among them held
this sort of conversation: Felow-citizens
War is terrible evil Men who go into bat
tie have frequently holes made in their bodies
by bullets, and many are gashed by swords and
pierced by sharp bayonetsi besides, war costs
money; and if you fight, you will have TO pay
for il. o. war is q shocking thingw Oilers
would address individualsin this strain /" Ny
dear Thomas, how would you like to have
your head knocked off with cannon ball Of
your throat cut whilst you are asleep or you
pocket picked to pay a worthless trooper L
Il not pleasanter, my dear Thomas, to stay a
home quietly, to cat your Bacon and Cabbag
In peace, than to shoulder a muslcet, march "a
away, and, perhaps, never sec your pretty Wit
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01
LANDS FoR Sale ADD LEAsK.

THE Subscriber offers tor sale, or win ex-
IL change for property in this City, TWO
TRACTS OF LAND in the county Of Henrico.
One contains 344 acres ofheaYily timbeped Land
between and 8 miles from town, lies on the
upper road TO Williamsburg, and adjolns the
farms of Messrs Benz DuVal, George Ray and
Williamson Harwood. The other contsins
$50 acres, lies near the Seven Pines, on the
stage road to Williamsburg, and isl miles be-
low town. Neither tract is settled or impro-
we'd
fife will Lease for three or FIVE years, after
the first of january next, valuable Estate in
Mush Island on the navigable waters Of the
Roanoke River 1t contains upwards of 1000
acres 300 Of which are lew grounds, ofextra-
ordinary fertility for the growth Of Corn, an4
celebrated for the raising of Pork
JOSEPH TRENT
June 1st 1872 In
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iagaini o Thomas, war is d---l Of thiisss
to be sure" In short, they appealed to every
passion but 4 noble one
Now, there was, in the country of Randan, n
party OF men, who were watching for an Lppor-
tunity to get into the favor of the people, and
supplant their delegates in power: And they,
therefore, encouraged the delegates in propa-
eating these fears among the Randanians.
Finally, the delegates were supplanted And
the party gaining power, stepped forward in
the face OF the world, and said ' People Of
Randan /! We have been grossly injured the
sword must avenge us. Peace is the greatest
of blessings but peace is the result of cou-
rage Brave men dcspise death. With hose
who conquer, every thing prospers. Arouse
like men, array yourselves Tor battle, & march.
The wrongs we have received would make be
coward valiant" This heroic address, ANNA
ted all classes-personal dangers, Individual
interests-were all forgotten All pressed or
ward to action. The enemy perceiving the peo-
pie of Randan united under government OF
decision, offered PREPARATION, made full atoRe-
mcnt, and the Randanians, rejoicing in theft
success, went on in the career of glory and
riches.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

and Secretary, for the manner in which they
had performed the duties of their respective
appointments
Resolved, That a copy ofthesc proceedings
be inserted in each of the Newspapers publish
ed in the City of Richmond
SIS BARB0UR, Chairman.
Nm blUNFORD, Secretary
Richmond, May 50th, 1912.
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STOP THE ASSASSIN
j o i'll n S Nj l II H.

EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD-Whereas two
l. of the subscribers acting as Deputy SherE
IFS ofthe county of Amelia, in discharge of their
Official duties, did take a horse the property
OF said Smith, which was illegally afterwards ar.
rested from the possession of said Deputy Sher-
IFS, and in an attempt TO retake the said horse
the said Smith did make an attack on the Shcr-
ifs with pistols and dirk, in which attack he
fired one of his pistols at the subscriber Arnis-
stead L. TONNES, which wounded him in the
breast, and has now escaped from the hands OF
justice We .hatter ourselves the good PEG.
pie of this Commonwealth will use every ex-
ertion to bring the said Smith to merited pun
lShment.
JOHN SMITH is, we believe, native of Tree
land, for several years past has sold goods ~
a .hawker or pedlar, in this state; is low.
we'll built man, somewhat peck -fretted, about
thirty or thirty-five years of age; dressed in
black, as well as be recoliected. The a.
bove reward will be paid for Fpprehending the
said Smith and delivering him TO the hands
Of the proper officer in the county of Amelia
ARMISTEAD T. TONNES,
JOHN L. LEIGH,
JOHN L. TONNES,
WILLIAM LEIGH.
Note.-The above offence was committed
on the 18th of May.
June /, -. Q.
NIB. The Editors Of the New-York Public
Advertiser, and National Intelligencer, viii
render public service by giving the above
sne insertion IN their Gazettes.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01
DOMESTIC.
WAsnIvor0x 60, May 2s.

WAsHINc CITY, May %.
Bank Mania.-The Legislature of New
York assembled on the day to which it was
prorogucd by the governor. Il was deter
mined to take up the business remaining un-
finished when they were prorogued, and
proceed with it as though they had CONT
nued in session. We now learn by letters
from Albany that the SIX MILLton BANG
Law, has passed the Senate. 1t will be re-
collected that it had passed the other house
before the propagation
Chief Justice MARSHALL decided, few
days ago. in the Supreme Court of North
Carolina, that the proclamation ofthe Pre-
sident of the United States of the 9th of Au-
gust, 1909, CATER the disavowal Of Erskine's
arrangement interdicting commerce with
Great Britain, was not legal An appeal
was Of course taken to the Supreme Court
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C. & r.. w AiTE,S
LIST OF PRIZES OF NEW-rOR6

LIST or PRIZES OF NEW-1OPK.
Union College Lottery, No. 8.
NINTH DAYS DRAWING.
No 1850. 1864 prizes of $50
32439 30
And SOY prizes of s 10
TENTH DAYS DRAWING.
No. 392Se prize of $50
6493, 1885, 31o05, 3451S 20
Aud 594prizes of S 10
ELEVENTH DAYS DRAWING,
No. 1869, prize of 200
20g95, 24394, 38757 30
And s96s prizes of $40
1rFWELFTH DAYS DRAWING.
No. 1859, 1873 500
And 500 ppizes of $40
THIRTEENTH DAYS DRAWING.
No. 29913 prize of $50
10962, 2s891, 35203, 39381 20
And 595 prizes of $40.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

-. few Tickets in the above Lottery T war
ranted undrawn for sale at S. Peasants Book
Store. and prizes in the different Lotteries ia
ken in payment. A complete List of Prizes
drawn in the Washington Monument Lottery is
received
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01
ADlIONTTION.

The Philadelphia papers attribute to Df.
Seybert, Representative in Congress from
that city, certain statements and opinions, which
we are authorised to state, were never pro-
mulgatcd or authorised BY him. 1t were to
be wished that this practice of garbling or
misquoting letters from Members OF Congress-
were less prevalent 1t would save the Editors
OF Federal papers the disagreeable alternative
of contradicting their mistatements, or wilfiliy
permitting countcrfeits TO remain in CIRCULATE:
on. ~ Mar. Inf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01
NV MUNFoRD, Secretary.

On motions, scveraIly made, the th-nks o. h
Meeting were then Presepted to tho Chairman
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

or substitute proposed by Mr.. C. Hay
for the resolutions agreed to by the meeting
ofthe citizens of Richmond, sc. shall appeal
in our next
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

The following character is given f En-
gland by a late Historian. We wish it had
no resemblance in this Country.
The virtuous love of country was res
"duced to as low an ebb in England as in
any despotism in Europe, and "A sordid
Esprit of party had usurped its place few
"persons were to be found whose views re-
"mained sufficiently liberal to contemplate,
=" the welfare Of all classes equally. An
anxiety to commit reprisals upon each
other was the prevailing feeling that dis
"tracted every breast, politically consider
ed; and the patriot struggle of hozu much
"was changed into ho7v little each should
"' do for his country.
..-: True 9,u,,jc1,,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-06-01

Defartcd this life on Tuesday the 26tH
uh. in the ssh year Of his age, M. JOSEPH.
JENKINS, zvorthy and rc8hecta5Le mhub-
itdH Of Henrico county," Regretted mosc
by those gvho knezp him best"
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-22

4 AND FOR SALF.---57, i35 Acres of Land for
a 4 sate.-i}y virtue OF decree pronounced in the
istalnton Di.rct Court of Chaucery, in the of
Samuel Moale, trustee ofthe estate Of Robert * Sa-
,auel Purvanoe against Henry Purviance, viii pro-
coed rs commissioner, on the 2Sth day of June
in the City of Baltimore, sell all those auds lying in
she counties OF kenRwha, Wood, and Ohio, mention
ell a mortgage deed given by SAID Henry Purviance
40 Samuel NlOae, trustee, &c.-ht terms of sale will
be made known that day. The above lands are
valuahie, ard situated the Of the Ohio
and Kenavha rivers; many of them are improved,
and merit the attention of those persons who wish
reside in that part Of Virginia. The lands viii he di
rilcd into suitable tracts parcels for the
dation Of purchasers, and the sale continucd iron.
Say to day, until completed.
THOS. L. PRESTON.
Lexington, Virqnia--
April y, 1879. tbs
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-22

GALES AT AUCTION-WH be sold to the
- highest bidder On the 25d inst. if not preyi-
cusy disposed ofbv private slc, the house and lot
of Which Charles ShoafIc sindrcsser died seized,
situated IL Aanss valley--the lot containing about
ore mere lies wen FOR gardening is enclosed with
nice flank fence the house is two story high new
ard well finished, wich with kit chem ST. oke-house
Sc IS well ca!caiateh for n family-An indsputabie
titic will I've made by Col. Il. Adams, the orr
gnaI proprietor Tcrms pf salc one half in 60 DAYS
and thc Bdlsopee in months notes negotiable III
&c bank o.; Virginia will, approved Endorsers VIII
be required.
RICHARD BROOKE.
,91cioueey.
NIay u ris
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NOTICE is hereby given, that on the Iith day of
~ March last, executed to solomon Jacobs, OF
this city, my payable sixty days after date, for
$3.50 having paul the full amount thereof. and not
Knowing his design in refusing to cancel it. have thot
it expe,lien, through this medium, to torewarn any
person from receiving the same, it will net be paid
a second time. JOHN w. KHAN.
Nav 10. tt
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n EWPOST-This is among the most beautiful
' situatiouso on the Rappahannock, and is within
FIVE miles of Fredericksburg; with regard good
health, none in the world can snrpass 1.-THE
House is substantial, large and commodious; well
built with brick and freestone---kitehet,, Wash
house, and Store-Room, all ted and attached
TO the main building and of the materials !;
large and convenient Cellars, and brick Smoke
House. There is 1880 in this tract including
400 acres in rail timber and separate, a short dis
lance from the balance OF the land.---There
are many advantages attending this farm, viz. The
delivery OF grain---four hands deliver
500 bushels per day-a quantity of meadow land =
good Herring Fishery and nr'ch better Shad--.
free-stone Quarries good Mil Seat with Mill
House almost new-Oysters, Fish, and Wild Fowls,
can he had ut little trouble and eypcnce. Indeed
to a man with family who wishes To settle himself
for life there is farm the river more ,lesira-
ble that can be purchased. As my object in sell
ling is to purchase few Negroes and Il smaller
farm, will take part of the purchase money in
young and likely Negro fellows Mt valuation.
Terms ot ssle--one fourth when deeds arc made /;
the othe: three-tourths in equal and annual pay
ments-Bonds with approved security with interest
from the date itnot paid punctualiy, will be requi
red.
This farm will be offered publicky for sale at the
Dwelling House, on the first Monday i'm June, If NOT
sold before that day privately, aud the subscriber III
requested by those who wish to purchase) will enc
deavour to accommodate in dividing the tract IN
suit purchasers Letters addressed to me in Fred
| ericksburg will be attended to.
GEO. w. SPOTSWOOD.
May s. II
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-22

GrHOEs-John HesOn, opposite Mr.. Sarnue! g..
- Adams, has lately received general assortment
Of ladies', misses and chiidreus' Morocco and KID
Shoes suitable for the season-A!so on hand 1900
paiy of various kinds, which he will sell on wholesale
or retail AS low as can be purchased i'm this place
ladies Morocco Shoes from IS Cd to IS Cd per
pair.
Nav g.. epfY
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n Il RS. SON has removed to thc house
IS ] the Washington Tavern, formerly occupied
by William Writ, esq. She continues to accormo-
date gentlemen aud ladies', residents vistants of
the Civ with Board, Szc--Icr situation is very
convenient to gentlemen in f street.
Nav l. fm2aw
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EsICHNOND TURNPIKE COMPANY.-The
g shareholders in the Richmond Turnpike Compa-
nv, are hereby notified that their annual general
meeting will take pace the first Monday in next
month, at the Eagle Tavern in the city OF Richmond,
at the hour of twelve O'Clock
n. SHEPPARD, Treasurer.
May 10. tlstMJ
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e AND-OFTICE, April Sth, iSi2-In pursuance
Z of an of Assembly passed the 18th of Febru-
AIRY, 1911, entitled " In act to amend the seuer0l
ld,ps concerning escheatS," hereby make known,
that the two following of land situated in the
county of Prince Edward, have escleatedto the COM
nonwealt', ~ appears by the certificate OF the Es-
chcator OF said county, dated the 10Th March last,
viz. one for 50 acres, of which John Graham is said
to have died scized-hc other for ais acres, more
less, of which John McMurray is said to have died
possessed OF.
CHARLES BLAGROVE, ReS'r.
Nav g. CIV
The Editor of the National IntelIigencer will in
sert the above advertisement in his paper for six
weeks successfully and transmit his account 20 this
department for pay .nent. G.. Is.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-22

MT OTlCE-Thc subscribers TO the association for
IN building a Church ShocSoe Hill rcGui-
red to pay into the hands OF their Treasurer MIR.
Charles j. Macmurdo, OH or before the 10Th instant.
twenty five dollars each share, being the second
nstslnent thereon.
The Committee.
May s.