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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
f. dollars per annum. 7

! filing the blank for the number of Traditional
filgates proposed TO he bail;. v,h the mum
Der Zen, which was negatived by Z large ma
jUrity.
MIR Wright then moved 70 ill tho biani.
with sic. This melton was negatiyed, so
votes only being i'll favor of i.
lie Question was next successfully taken
on filling the blank with fee, four ami
fhree, and ncgatived So to IS, 81 to 44.nd
~ to rs.
Mr.. Bassctt moved to amend the section
by striking out what related to fr;yatcs. in Or
der TO insert, for "a gua Sh.;ss.'' This
motion was negatiyed 81 u 50.
motion was then made to reconsider
the vote of yesterday for striking out tho
whole section, which being agreed To, the
section was struck out, 81 votes bling in ia =.
yor of it.
Mr.. Cheves moved to fill the blank in the
section providing for the purchase Of timber
and other materials, with ECO, 900 dollars
annnalty Jor The gears 1912, 1913 and 1874"
Mr.. Rhea moved to strike cut the whole
section, but, after some debate, this motion
was negatved, there being only 81 votes III
favor of IT. and the question for filing the
oiHnk as mcred, was carried, 81 votes be-
ing in favor off.
The next section relates to a backward.
ne committee rose, without taking 1ues-
'ion upon It, and haa leave to ST. again.
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

NrTZWHYLSON Sc POTTER, have just
n received large supply Particles in the
STATIONARY Line, consisting of all sorts of
Writing PEPPER, Playing ard Visiting CARDS,
&c. which, added to their former Stock, makes
general assortment.
They have on hand Dav Books, Journals and
Lct.gers, with and without, faint lines and pat
emit backs, Record Books, ladies' and Gentle
mems POCKET BOOKS, Pen knives, q great
variety OF family and snail BIDLES, Greek, La
tin. Freacl;,rd EnglishSCiIooL Bocf>:s, Law,
Medical and Religious BOOKS. Novels, plass,
Poems and Miscellaneous Works.
Also, Concave Convex and Periscopic Spcc-
tacles, with silver, tcrtoise she'll and Steel
mounting and Poc!cet-knivcs, Back
CANNON Boxes, Chess men and Boards, Sword
anil other walking Canes, Trunks, &c. &c. sc.
Book-binding in all its branches executed in
the best style. Orders from the country par.-
ticu.srly attoAdeSl to-
~ Wanted a BOY of a tractable temper, n
bout IA Years cf age, as Az apprentice.
Dec. %. w5w
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
" To THE PATRONS OF THE VIRGINIA
ApcIrs


At a very great eXpence, the proprietor, has
lately procured entire fonts of ryPf for this
paper, and encreascd The size of it considerably.
II is believed that il now contains quantityiof
matter nearly equal &c any paper printed in A.
merica. The price Ethc same as in the year
1898, when it commenced is % per cent, lower
than the other papers of this city. Notwith-
standing Ills, however, and the encrcascd price
of tyles, paper. &c. which Cannot be obtainetl
hI ff csSA,- the subscription viii no; be raised
q fb.se:aikl subscribers But il justice 10 him
,sif the pensr gives ti.is early notice TO his pa
irns. that from and after the first day of the
wa toi2, the paper will be charged ut the
rate of FIVE DoLLAps per annum to all those
who do rot pay their subscriptions in the course
OF the current year.--fhe opportunities by pri-
vatc correyanccs continually occurring tlrourl,-
out the year from every part of the State to
Richmond particularly by the Members OF the
Legislature and the Shcri1s and the facility
afforded by the mails which pass through, every
neishbourhocd at least once a fortnight, viii
leave those disposed to make remttances, ~
excuse for not doing so.--No subscription will
hereafter be taken for less than six months,
nor viii the paper be discontinued till all ar
reaiages are paid up.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
January D.

Mr.. Condit presented the petition Of Peter
Dacour &C Co. OF New Jersey, manufacturers
OF sand crucibles, praying for. am additional
duty on imported articles Of this kind. Re
ferred to the Committee of Commerce and
Manufactures.
Mr. M'Kim moved that the petition of
John Hagetty and others, ofBaltimore, pray
ing for remuneration in the case of a vessel
laden with coffee from St. Domingo, which
had been improperly seized by the Collector
OF that port, presented at the last session, but
not decided upon, be again .referrsd--A-
greed.
The Speaker laid before the House, a Re-
port from the Secretary ofthe Treasury, lexi
hibiting the statement of our exports, Tor
the past year, Which was ordered tobe print
ed.
Mr.. d. r. Williams had understood that
il was contemplated, IN case The whole of the
present navy shall be ordered to be equip
ped and commissioned, to be necessary to
appoint additional officers. In order. If such
a proposition shall be made, to be able to
meet II, he wished TO know what Is the mum
Der at present employ ed. For this purpose
he proposed the following resolution
" Resoivea, That the Secretary ogthe Ma
Wy be directed TO lay before this House, 2
statement Of the names, rank, pay and ra-
lions Of the commissioned officers and mid
shipmen belonging to the Navy Of the u.
States.'-Agreed TO-
A message was received from The Senate.
informing the House, that they had passed
The bill authorising the Secretary ofthe Urea
sury to decide in the case Of the Eliza Ann.
with amendments. The bill, with the amend
menss, was referred to the Committee Of
Commerce and Manufactures
Nv. Macon presented to the House, copy
Of an act passed by the General Assembly Of
n. Carolina, az their late session Ccommuni-
Gated 20 him BY the Governor Of that state)
ratilying the proposed amendment Of tho
Constitution Of the u. States, Forbidden Gill
zens oftlle y. S. from accepting titles Of no.
biiity &c from foreign princes, SSc.-Or-
dered to lie on the table.
The House again resolved itsslfinto com
rui:tcc Of the Is hole, Mr.. Nelson In the Chair,
on ti,c bin concerning the Navy; when, az
ter some debate, the question was taken on
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
January %.

The amendments to the bin for the estah-
liSiiment OF quarter-nlastcr's department,
were resumed /; but on motion of Mr.. Leib,
1t was postponed till Tomorrow.
The Senate resumed the Consideration of
the act supplementary to the act concern
ing commercial intercourse between the u.
States and G. Britain and France and their
dependencies, which was ordered to be en-
crossed fora third reading ai
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill to prohibit the Importation of rum,
tatiia, &c and on the question " shall the bill
be cngrossed for a third reading" it was de-
termined in the negative.
Adjourned.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
i. GR ES S.
IN SENATE, January %.

The following Is the resolution of Mr..
Sieed, as amended, which. as stated in our
last, was postponed to the ID Monday Of
February next:
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Urea
sury be directed to lay before this House a
statement, SO far as the same may be prac-
bcable, exhibiting the number OF ships and
vessels, ard the amount of tonnage, and the
several kinds and amount of merchandise,
being Of the growth, produce or manufac-
ture OF the United States or territories there
az, exported from t.ence to any port or place
~ france, Subsequent 10 the period 81 which
tue repeal OF the Berlin and Milan DEGREES
were to have taken place; stating distinctly
the duties payable, in the ports OF France,
on each article before and since the repeal
OF said DEGREES.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

TENiE Mechanics of the city Of Richmond
n are solicited to meet at the Capitol on
Saturday next, for the purpose Of making
such arrangements as they may deem most
TIT, for the establishing Hose and Fire com
pany the last Getting was postponed or &c
count of the inclemency CT the weather.
The author of the piece signed mecha-
mic which appeared in the different papers in
this city cannot but lament that he should be
considered as being partial to the mechani-
cal young men, he supposed that all under
the age OF As, or those who were able bodied
men would consider themselves as being in
elnded in that notice neither did he wish for
others to think he intended it particularly
partial to them he expected the mechani
cal men of the city of Richmond we're pcs
sessed of al the means, and hoped that they
had energy sufficient to establish any society
which they attempted to undertake, without
the aid Of any other sect
II NE CH.4.YJC.
January 80. '(sl
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

MR. SWEET respectfully gives notice,
Nh that he will begin with second class
IN the art of Penmanship on Monday next
at O'Clock p. M. at Mrs. Sansuni's board
ing house. His method of teaching this art,
IS that of Analysis. A person will acquire
4 fair, regular hand in twelve exercises of
two hours each. Thc.truth of this assertion
has long &c - established by experience: vet
to some Il may appear incredible. But to
those, who are acquainted with the method
Of anfii,.S, and reflect what Bacon, Newton
ana Locke effected by it in philosophy, it
car4et appear Incredible. 1t is nelancho-
" truth, supported by the history Of useful
discoveries and inventions, that 'sfow well
grounded soever new doctrine NAV be, there
VIII be strenuous opposition toit, arising from
1irJudice or refoSsesaion." These who wish
10 attend, must make immediate application,
as the school will soon be closed and if n
fair, regular hand shall MT be acquired in
the specified time, no charges will be made
for tuition.
January so.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
Virginia Legislature.
HOUsE o. DELEN9TEs

2 ImoND AZ, JiIluary ~, 1912.
The house, sccording to the order Of the dsv.
rcsulycd itself into d committee OF The Whole
house on the state Of the commonwealtl. Mr..
Bali In the chair and after some time rpent
therein, Mr.. Speaker resumed the chair. and
Mr. Ball reported that The committee Of the
whole house had, according TO order, had undc
consideration report Of the committee of Fi-
nance, and directed him 20 report The same With
the following ameDdmcnts, VIZ
" At the end OF tie estimate Of thc probable
expenses Of government add,
Expense Of distributing public
arms G y05D
"For DIS Rites contracted for
b. the Executive, through mistake,
exceeding the humber direettd By
law & cor >
Strike ont Gc following paragraph
" Your committee suggest thc pr Driety If
charging the literary fund with such sums Of
money IS may hereafter be demanded Of ",
treasury, under any existing Law. for &c --.
prn5o Of the prosecution Of fny fnc, forte .-..
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

GALES AT AUC1 ION.-On Monday the
- Sd day of February at 10 o'clock, will be
sold on the premises, to the highest bidder,
the LOT and HOUSES of Williaan RYAN
deceased, situated in Adams Valley. The
Lot IS 20 feet front and runs back about 100
feet it has on it a large two story Brick
House, which consists of two good Tenements
Tor stores, and comfortable dwelling for ia
miles ; attached to the brick house is akitch
en- and smoke house; there is also on the Lot
a framed house in good tenantable order
terms will be made known at the time of
sale.
RICHARD BROOKE. Auct'r.
January 80. (2l
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

HAVE just received an elegant assort-
n ment OF day Clocks. Also Watches of
various descriptions, tGold and Silver) which
VIII dispose OF on moderate terms.
Watches and Clocks repaired and war
Isnted to perform well, at the sign of the
large Gold Watch, Main street, Richmond
January 80. C2J
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
In Ameiia Comfy Nove,,s5ey Cout, 1911
John ChafT,, complt. !

against IN
Henry Eastcs, Noses Orcrton and { Chancery
John Atkinson. detts.
LIE defendant tastes not having catered Ills an
pcarance and given security according 10 the act of
assembly AMI the rules of this court aad it appearing
TO the satisfaction of the court that the said Eastcs
not I'm inhabt of this state. il is dccreed and
dcrcd, that unless the said defendant Eastcs do ap-
pear here on the first day of March court next aud
answer the bill Of the complainant and give security
to peroTn the decree to tic rendered in this causn
the bill shall be taken for confessed aud the matter
thereof dectced accordingly. And that tle dctcud-
ants Overton ami Atkinson be enlone,i from paving
away. seerc'ing or otherwise dispSsng ofI!c money
Or ELECTS IN their hands to the other defendant be-
longing. And that copy o: this order be inserted
in some Newspaper published in Richmond for two
months aud that another copy be posted at the front
door oithe Courthouse OF this county on two sue
cessiyc Court days.
Copy-Testc,
Ut. LEIGH, C. A.C.
Dee. 16, 1911. (wSwl
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

toslsSue this proclamation, prescribing the uni
form of the militia of this commonwealth to
be as follows -
For the General Officers.
dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff,
cape, lapels, and cuffs buff. yeliow, buttons,
gold epaulets, Zone Oil Teach shouider) black
cock ed kat. with black cockadc, and black
stock
For The .drtu2ery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape,
lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls blue,
edged with red, yellow buttons, cooked black
hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
dark blue short coat, with half lapels,
cape and cuffs white, white lining and but
tons, vest white, and overalls blue, with white
seams, black half boots, black stock, round
hat, cooked on the left side, with black COG
kaGe.
Fo4- tie Grenadier8.
dark blue coat, cape, lapels, and cuffs
white, white lining and buttons, white vest.
* blue overalls with white seams, black half
boots, black stock, cooked hat, with black
cockadc.
Far the .RjTemen.
linen hunting shirt of purple color, with
overalls OF the same, leather mockisons or
shoes, round hat, cooked on the left side, with
SieiSA OOSiASttlC anu DldCk STOCK.
For the main body Of The Militia.
a blue hunting shirt, trimmed with red
fringe, blue oyerals with red seams, round
hat cooked on the left side, with black COG
kade and black and red plume, black CATERS
or halfboots the officers uniform to be dark
blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white
lining and buttons, white vest, blue pantaloons
with red seams, black stock, cooked hat with
black cockade.
For the CazHalry.
A short dark blue coat, with yellow but-
tons, white lining, halflapcls, cuffs and cane
red, white vest and leather brooches, lack
boots, spurs, black stock and black leather
cap, dressed on the crown with bear 81. n.
and decorated with a light blue sash and red
and white plume.
The officers Of the main body Of the mill
tia, of the light infantry, grrAadiers, Iifiemen
and cavalry, TO be distipe sired by epaulets
of silver tie officers OF artillery to be dis
tinguished By epa' cts ii gold. The feld Of
hcers to wear two epaulets, the captains one
on the right, and the subaltenis one on the
left shoulder. al officers to wear side arms
and boots.
ProUided ho7UeUrr, That where any troop
OF cavalry, company ofartillery, grcnadiers,
light infantry, riflemen, or tho main BODY of
the militia, shall have provided themselves
With an Uniform different from that herein
prescribed, they arc respectively permitted
to wear the same for six months from and az
ter the date hereof
Given under my hand as Governor and
under the seal of the Commonwealth at
Richmond, this twcnty-third day Of Janu-
airy, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and twelve, and Of
the commonwealth, the thirty sixth.
ms. BARBOUR.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
January 81.

Mr. Brigham presented ,hc nc,:ii0r OF Jo-
nathan Eari and others, NJ Massachusetts.
praying TO be permitted 20 impor. GODS from
fnS'and' wh;-h had bern purchased preyi-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
PENMANSHIP.

:" Ihe true method Of instruction is a tsoFver-
FL teucr." BACON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
By the Govsrnor Of The Commonwealth {
VIRGINIA,
a PROCLAMATION.
Dee. 10, 1911.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES complaints from milf
tia officers * others. ofthe inconvenience
OF the uniform (now esta5lshed) have been
madetothe Executive of this commonwealth:
for remedy whereof, have thought ft, BY
and with the advice of the Council of state
to issue this proclamation, prescribing the uni
form OF the militia of this commonwealth to
be as follows =.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
GARDEN sEEDs.

VAIL & ROGERS have just received a
general assortment of FRESH GARDEN
oEhDo, Tor sale at their Medicine Store.
Richmond, January 10, 1872 (wG)
FoR SALE m - PLE6SANTs' RooK S7;oRF
A FEW COPIES OF
Burke's History of Virginia,
IN THREE VOLS.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

COMMITTED to the Jail of Russell coun
- ty as rHfaway, on the 1st tlav of Nov.
Negro man who calls himself JACK. and
says that his masters name is John PIcasants.
llenr'co county, in this state, and saws that
ne set him free at tho age Of u. Jack is A.
bout feet inches high, dark complexion.
Ill made, about SIS or 90 years of age, his
wearing apparel was very Indifferent. The
owner IS requested to prove bis property, o.
therwise he will be dealt with according to
law.
THOMAS BUNDY, Jaiior.
Russell, Nov. 10, 1911. (f7twN
Vie subscriber offers for sale, his PAN.
TAFiON lying on James River, in the
county OF Amherst, about 10 or 10 miles below
i@nchtug it Is estimated TO contain GOO acres
q considerable part Of which are iow-prounds
consider Il unnecessary to describe the fctili-
~ or advantages attached 60 this land, presum
ing persons disposed to purchase viii view the
same.
THOMAS 7. MAYO.
|HV9'y 10 Lw6p1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03
FOR The General OGcere.

For the General Officers.
dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff.
cape, lapels, and cuffs buff. yellow buttons,
gold epaulets, Zone OH each shoui1er) black
cooked kat. with black cockadc, and black
stock
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-02-03

THOMAS BUNDY, Jaiior.
Russell, Nov. 1s, 1911. (2twI
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-03
Co,nrrul,lcatlons.
CHR asollitor....No LAAlA.

"Car very zgsshes brtrgs - Hoi oHr ssish
Afer having long and ardendy pursued
some nhea,om or ideal bliss, hoy cf1en y
ne sadness, of our hearts are we compelled
IA assent TO the trg'h Of the poets assertion.
Yrt Sind and infatuated we witt not listen
tothe DICTATES Of reason and cons eiehce,
ln- wiz renewed svidity pursue the chased
~ -ar.bi, pleasures.-ThOugh sure thst we
should Ar III them, yet TN every attainment
,bs~s = something short Of what was anllcI
paed, sfh.ch $50 c~hif~4 US Fessess'f N
49, ri lie bitter cup Of disapPo ntment
and of, TO drink the very dregs, and thank
Kind heaven twas mixd with no scverer
punishment Dsily observation brings home
i convic ion that " our faults are &C the Dot
tom Of our palms, Then why not strive to
amend them ss we sre assured that N 50
doug we shall increase cur own happiness
md thar 81 those around rs. Let none say
chat such OF such faults are natural 10 me
+ cannot help them. There are none which
eaasoa AMI habit may not overcome, and 10
. hal Power 10 whom we are amenable Tor
Ara use gf our rational iaculties we shall
have 70 answer for the indulgence of faults.
Refinement vi the mind and culture OF the
understanding is gEquestionably duty /;
bul after alI, human wisdom is insufficient
20 ensure happiness tous, There will Sill
be many adverse events which our benign
ted minds cannot comprehend. Doubtless
the ime will come when " what our bOun-
ied view deems evil" viii appear so no
more. To that period let Us be continually
looking. considering preparation for Il -
the end and object Of our lives, and we shall
view with Indifference the tOssings and "a
eissitHdes Of time, and still be comparative.
~ happy amid " the wreck Of matter. and
the crush Of worlds" X.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-03

P Is and Pillology-or the doctrine OF Pills
psalm-singing, & subscription paPers-their
evils.
Evening Lectures-notion peddling, scan
dsl, &c.
Street walkers-Sabbath breakers-night
hawkers, &c.
Old Maids-Oid Bachelors Coarse wrap
ping paper
Gun.boaJ s-Dry-d docks and yellow feve 5.
On the s-Bundorus--Eick Fungus,
&c
Spinning wheels and Perpetual notion
Ginger Mills, &c.
Tea Parties, like their tea weak why.
Boot Observation-Disclosures Schools,
&c.
Knife Grinders end Note ShaveTs.
Things in general.
Bruns-gick, jug, 1872.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-03

weigh them in the Scales OF jullice,
and then act as freemen, as rational
Republicans-ahem5le youTleIves in
legal town Meetings agreeably to the
Contribution of your country, appoint
able, difcreet and prudent Commit
tees of fafety and correspondence,
confult with your friends 10 tie nelgh-
boring towns and counties thro' the
Commonwealth, renoyate your gov
eminent like true Americans, ike
Wings in the days of old, difcounfe-
nance every idea Of ralhnefs, Of riot
ing or Mobocracy, but fay like Men,
like Patriots, like freedom Seas OF
Patriots, ye will 6etr
OLD STYLE.
July 1919.
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-03
TELLow-CIrI

H.
ONE Of your old Wigs offs
wiihes to addreis you, and recall to
your Re- embrance few facts which
have fscretly led you into this hor-
rid Vortex Of War-a War againit
Nature, againlt ReaGon, againt true
Policy, and finally againit your dear
bought independence. Remember
that after eight years ltruggle for our
Charter Privileges, as We then called
them, we obtained all We fought and
fought for, INDEPENDENCE, this be-
ing granted, we mutually agreed to
bury IN palt animofties, friendly cor
reipondence and interviews revived,
kindneles were exchanged and our
Merchants puriued their ufual rotine
Of commerce-in lew years, thoie
banes Of civil Society, Pride and Am
bition, RATED their naughty heads,
ana burf forth into an lnfurrection,
which fpread like a contagious dii
cafe into the other States in the U I.
Mon, and cauied the Fathers Of that
day, to confult further for the gener-
al good--tLis brought forth what We
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1812-08-03

War-by 7vhom Is it 10 be ruGged.
In humble imitation of their great
master Napoleon, our Washington pre-
fects speak Of Granny Dearborn as COM
maader OF the "army Of the north. ="
We can only laugh at this vanity of of
ficers without soldiers, since every body
knows, who knows any thing of the
state of recruiting, that there are not
soldiers enough to garrison our sea-
ports, still less to defend our frontiers
from an attack. Our towns are srna-
f7ented with new made officers, such as
tailors would cut out Of buckram and
all this, doubtless, looks very formidable.
These epauletted gentry ought TO praise
the times andthe government that sup
ports them in pleasant idleness, with
their pay and rations from the hard
earnings of industry. But the people
who have TO pay them will enquire,
before they suffer much longer, to what
purpose are the Ar5fts Of their labor
scattered in wonton profusion. If-Var
is necessary for their honor or defence,
they are willing to submit TO its pri-
yations and hardShips; but the Amer
lean People viii not enlist 20 support a
French Alliance, which must end in
their becoming hewers of wood and
drawers of water to the Worlds Mas
ter. GATES.