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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
VIRGINIA. ARGUS.
RIG HM0 ND.
SATURDAY. APRIL 9, 1914.

The following are the chief reasons which are
assigned for the revocation of the Embargo and
Non-importation laws;
3 The change of affairs in Europe, to wit
Emancipation of Germany
The independence Of Holland;
Alliance Of Denmark with England
Desire manifested by these newly liberated
countries to trade with the United States;
Policy of opening our ports to them;
Likelihood of their bling touched by our
kindness, and being brought by their CONNER.
cial Interests 10 side with us against G. Britain;
Revival OF commerce in Spain, Portugal and
Italy;
Necessity of diminishing. by exports of our
produce, the balance of trade against the IT, s.
which drains our specie.
Necessity OF restoring the balance of trade
between the Southern and Northern States,
which, by the Vaccinations of the Boston bank S,
has been unnaturaly deranged.
Revenue, to the amount perhaps of len or fif-
teen millions of dollars, to be derived from inn
posts, and consequent relief of the People from
tina! amount OF pecuniary burthen.
Probability OF the influence Of the measure
on English politics, by convincing the pc ople
OF Great Britain that the American government
wishes for a free commercial intercourse with
them ifimpressment 10 abandoned.
The opposition is thrown little in the back
ground by the Presidents late message The
embargo was fine theme for defamation.
The text being annullee, the commentators
must cease their strirtures
The federalsts ought to be much obliged to
the President. They say he has followed their
advice. If so, why don't they support him 7
A great many persons v i'll, most certainly, be
by thfsr al f,tf h nd
importation laws but il is some consolation
TO reflect that the spsfaiating part OF the in.
jured will deserve their tate.
Mr.. Webster in Congress is not satisfied with
the changing systems Of government. But qsho
induces those changes I IN some degree the
federal party. Why Because they will sup
port government in nothing, and do every thing
they can to embarrsss Il Witness the oonduc.
Of the opposition ever since the year 1866
The President is charged with inc, INSIST
cy. Upon what grounds 7 Becsase, al differ
ent times, he has pursued what he believed to
be the public good by different means. But Isis
oil iect has been uniform. Suppose man want
cd TO cross a river in January he might pass
on the ice Yet, if he wanted to go over in Ju-
y, would be not proceed in boat In both
cases his object would be the same, TO wit o
cross The river. Could h. be charged with in
consistency because he would not attempt to
walk on the water as lie did on the ice
The Secretary Of the Treasury has just
issued his proposals for the new loan. The
amount required is ten millions of dollars /;
leaving portion, we presume. to be sup
Piled 10y the Contemplated National Bank,
il it sh uld be established /; and if not, by fu-
ture proposals and by Treasury notes.
Tie lederalists allegc that our administration
has followed the course of the European CONT.
mental system. Dy tlieir leave, t.cJ are mists
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
LATEST FROM ALBANYYp'"

The steamboat Car of Neptune arrived
here yesterday morning in Is hours from
Albany, with about 100 passengers.
Ne learn, with regret, from gentleman
passenger. thar on Saturday morning great
freshet was experienced in Albany. The
waters rose to AN unusual height, and over
flowed part of the city. doing great injury
to vast quantities of merchandise in cellars
and IN the stores on low ground.
On Friday evening a conference was held
between the Senate and House of Assembly
on the bill Incorporating the North Ameri-
can Coal Company. After the conference
had terminated, the Senate retired, and re-
solved to adhere To tn, ir vote expunging the
Bank ng clause, Ayes II. Noes IL.
Inc bill tor Incorporating the Commissi-
on Company was the order of che day, Tor.
its third reading in the Senate on Monday
(this day.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
fCOMMUNICATIDN.1

On the 10th of last month small Britis h
sqadron anchored off the mouth of the Gre at
Wicomico river; and about 10 o'clock on
the same day they sent detachment ashore
in six barges, which plundered the houses
of Capt lhos. Edwards, Robert Edwards,
VIM. baltimore, Richard Toolson and John
Robinson, of the chief of their contents,
stock, poultry, &c. Mat. Iaf.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
NEw>YoRK, Aprifs.

- NEw>YoRK, Aprit2.
BY the Northern Mail which arrived at
8 o'clock. we received Plattsburgh paper,
from which We have made the following ex-,
tracts 49,
II Shy detected--At length by redoubled
vigilance. in spite of the defects of our laws,
the corruption of some of our citizens, and
the arts and cunning of the enemy, one Spy,
of the hundreds who roam at large over this
frontier, has been detected. convicted, and
sentenced to death.-He came from the en-
envy as a deserter, in the uniform of Bri.
fish corps, had obtaiaed pass to go into
the interior, visited this place, and was on
his return to Canada, in citizens clothes,
when a virtuOus citizen, who had seen him
as he came from Canada, recognized and
made him 2risoDer-and not withstanding
the arts IT one ct our citizens, Ia peace off,
cer) who advised him to let the fellow go.
trough him to this place. He hac acknow-
lodged he was sergeant in the 1O3d reei-
ment Of British infantry, and calls his name
William Baker We understand lie is to
be executed this day at o'clock, P. NJ.
Major Forsyth has advanced OH the other
side at the Lake, within miles of he is.
| land, and has now made his quarters at
Chazy or CilampIain. We unScrs and that
a large reinforcement is to join him 10 day
ir IN Piattsburg.
! A considerable portion of the troops at
this place are now under marching orders
| ---destinatien. a secret.
| On Thursday of last week, Col. Clark
advanced with MS detachment into the en-
emy's Country as fara south reiver, (witti..
lin 6 miles of Isle aux noix) captured the en-
temS's picket or advanced guard, took 60
stand OF arms, a quantity OF ammuiition,
hogshead OF rum, four oxen and six horses.
alter winch he returned to Mlssisquoi bay.
planted the American standard and has
there taken up his quarters. The colonel
has been joined by General Macomb with
m toft.e IN antry from this post, & seve,
raj detachments of artillery from Plattsbure.
! Previous to Col. Clark's invasion of the
enemy country, he gave positive orders to
his detachment, in all instances, to respect
private property, under the pains and PEN
alties ofthe rules and articles OF War.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
Practice Of Law.

TIE subscriber has removed to The city of
Richmond and will practice law in the Superior
and Inferior Courts held in the city, He will al.
50 attend the Superior Court OF law for the conn
y of Buckingham; and the Superior Court of
Cbancery at Lynchburg. He resides on Shookoe
Hill at the East corner offourll and G street.
THOMAS T. BOULDIN.
February 2S. 1874. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09

HE ENEMY REINFoRCED.-Op Sunday
last. there arrived i'll our bay several ship );
the weather being thick it could not be ex.
actly ascertained OF what description, but it
is believed two were of the line and two fri.
gates; on their arrival one of the ships be-
fore IN the bay, saluted with eleven guns,
from which circumstance it is supposed that
Admiral Cochrane has arrived. The enc
my's orce now in the Chesapeake, is four
us, FIVE frigates, and several tenders. On
Monday ali the enemy's ships with the ex-
ception oil two trigates, got under weigh and
proceeded up the bay. Nor. Ledger.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
wA.uInc ron. CRY. April

WAsHIEcToN, CITY, April S.
The committee OF Foreign Relations in
the House OF Representatives yesterday report
ed two bills Tor carrying into effect the imme-
date object of the Recommendations contained
in the Presidents message Of Thursday last
The prolongation of the double duties is not
included in the report, the committee appearing
to deem that subject not to be necessarily con-
nec,ed with the other features of the message.
Accompanying these bills was written report,
stating i'll forcible but too concise manner the
reasons which influenced the committee to
report them, which, well as the bills, will be
found in the Report of Congressional Proceed
ings. Nat. Int
The House Of Representatives yesterday de-
termined in favour Of appointing committee
to report bill to establish National Bank.
SO many bills have heretofore been reported Il
are on the files of the House, in respect to this
project, that we apprehend butlittle difficulty
in maturing the details of a bill on the subject
So that the committee may be expected to report
in day or two. III.
1t is nowynore than probable that Congress
will net adjourn before the latter end of the
month, perhaps not before the LIST day of May
IL.
In the Senate of the United States Mr..
Cores declaratory resolutions on the SUBJ
ject of the constitutional powers of the Elk.
ecntiVe in relation to the institution of Fo-
! reign Embassies. have given rise to very
| interesting Debate, which commenced on
Thursday, and occupied the whole of Satur-
day. The resolutions have federal oppo-
nents we know, because MIR. Horsey made
an able and we think unanswerable speech
against them--and they may meet with de
mocratic advocates before the debate is
| closed ;but will, as far as we may Judge
from the debate. be rejected by large ma
jcrity. As this debate is ON an important
| constitutional question which will be- So
lemnly decided, we propose to publish it at
length. 10.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
BY tie Hast sails.

The mails due last night did not arrive ill la,e
hour this morning. In expectation OF receiving
something lump rtant by them (there being four
newspaper maiis duel Delayed the pubicaton
oi this paper much beyond the usual hoar. We
were however greatly disirpoinIe The following.
are the only extracts which We thought worth
cleaning from the great of papers recei, ed
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
Herd Grass Seed.

rESHE subscriber has for sale, few Bushels
y Herd Grass Seed. Warranted of the
last crop and will receive the ensuing crops
of several good Farmers
VIM. ANDERSON.
Richmond, 9th April, 1913. (w3w.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
c ampbcll's Virginia,

- Subscribers to Campbelps History of yir.
ginia, are informed that il is now ready for de.
livery at s. PIeasants' Book Store, Richmond
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
COCHRANE ARRIVED.

The time is once more. arrived when our
State is to become the scene of war, and we
ourselves the actors. Virginia is to be inva-
ed-VIrginians are to repel the invasion
The British, as will be seen below, are again
within our waters and though it is said they
are for the present gone up the bay, yet we
have no doubt they will soon descend the
Chesapeake, to aim blow at Norfolk or
Richmond -,
Indeed we cannot imagine any object that
is likely to detain them above. They NAV
have fiattered themselves that by sailing i'm
mediately up the bay, and landing suddenly
their whole disposible force, Washington OF
Baltimore might be- surprised but they will
lind both these places entrepched within an
armed population on which they can make
no impression. --Virginia, then, will be-
Come their next object, and as Norfolk isweIl
fortified and defended. Richmond will natu,
rally attract their attention. Are we ready
to meet them VIII it not be wise instantly
to prepare Daily Con,hilcr.
Extract TO the Editor Of the Daily Compiler,
dated Norfolk, Aprif5.
Ferguson's Packet has just come in from
Baltimore-The Capt who is always to be
relied on for the truth, says six sail of the
ShSuhy W.T. w TIC LAY SCStcTusy ihOTLlIS
For what purpose, is all conjecture-ma-
ny think to threaten Washington Be on
the alert in Richmond!
One ship lay at Willoughby Point this
| morning, and two sail in Lynhayen.
The United States Sloop of War Erie,
Ridgely, from Baltimore, bound out, was as
low as Pawtuxen on Sunday, on her way
down the Bay. The Capt. of the Packet
expresses some fear that the enemy in going
up, might meet her in the thickness Of the
weather yesterday morning"
EItrdct Of another letter, same date:
On Sunday the enemy was areinforced
with several sail. On their entering Lynha-
ven salute of eleven guns was fired by the
admiral at anchor, which induces me to be-
| lieve Admiral Cochrane has arrived. The
force on Sunday evening, four ships Of a
guns, five frigates, several tenders and three
| sail at anchor close over to the Eastern
shore, so far off as not to be able to Disco
yer what they were. On Monday morning
the whole fleet, except two frigates got un-
| der weigh AID proceeded up the Chesa-
| peake Bay.
O'Clock p. M. There only remains two
! ships in Lynhaven Bay. Captain Fergu.
son in Baltimore packet, has just arrived
who saw them this afternoon at anchor.
G.. H.B.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09

- Tickets, one dollar eaab, to be had at
the bar of the Columbian Hotel, and at the
door oi the Concert room-doors to open at 6
o'clock and Concert to commence at Z.
April Q.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09

ed, in relation IT, France, his system If exciu
SION against British trade. The nations who
have thrown off the yoke have abolished it,
The United States therefore, If they have fol.
lowed any example, have followed that OF the
nations freed from French domination,
MIR. Calhoun has YER, justly observed in Con-
gross, thai It is right for the United States, in
contest with one European nation, 10 AXE ad
vantage ofthe measures ofanother. This course
OF Conduct ought not to subject our rulers to the
nputation OF. being under the influence vf the
nation whose measures are favorable to our in
terests. II have IN enemy, who is engaged in
aqnarrsl with another man, may 1 not cbunte-
nance the other man to check my cnemyi Wien
arepubic.n in Congress, on some particular
question, votes with the fcderaists, is he to be
charged with being under federal influence Z
Hardly so. III, only takes part, on that coca.
Sion, with the federaists. in pursuance of his
ownway oflhinking. tits only wh-n he votes
with them regularly that he is to De suspected.
81 Delegates elected for the fiext General .assen,.
Of FIginia.
Charlotte, w. NJ Watkins, J. p Richardson.
Spotsylvania, Roht. Stanard. Carter L. Steven-
son.
Princess Anne. William Nimmo, william
Davis. 81
Col. Holmes, who performed such distin>
guished feat on the river Thames. is Vir-
giniau a brother of Judge Holmes of Win
chester. In point of GOODNESS and intrepidity,
the Achievements is not inferinr to Crogb ans
defence of Sandusky. Enquirer.
We understand that Gen. Hampton has
resigned his commissioii--and that the Cnurt
of ENQUIRY which is about to NEE, has been
convened at the request of Gen. Wilkinson.
G11 ID.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
WASHINGTON C1rY. April s.

Nothing was done by either House of Cons
6ress Yesterday in relation to the Presidents
recommendation of aqualihed repeal of the
Embargo. There was some incidental dis
cussion in the House on the subject of the
double duties from which we gather the in
ference that here is disposition 10 that bo-
dy to foster the manufacturing interests by a
continuation of those duties, or by substitu.
ton therefor Of specific duties which shall
have a more decided bearing in favor of ma.
nufactures than the present system has
Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09

April =.
No apology, we presume, is necessary
to our readers for occupying nearly the
whole Of to-day's paper with the report of
yesterdays proceedings in the House Of Re-
personalities The immediate interest Of the
subject must plead our apology for unwiI-
lingly deferr.ng the conclusion of Mr.. Shelf
fey's speech on the loan bill, and the inser,
ton Of several speeches on hand, and to
make room for il.
Of news our readers have lost little by
the quantity of Congressional matter with
which our columns have been recently fill
ed. For, with the exception of reported
but uncertain movements Of our armies on
the northern frontier, the mails scarcely
present an article worth copying.---N.
All accounts from the Northern cities,
and particularly from New York. concur in
stating that the news Of Presidents recon-
incubation 10 repeal the restrictive system,
had produced an instantaneous commotion
in the mercantile community, not much un-
like the effect OF the shock of an earthquake
in the physical world. This operation is
greatly to be regretted, but must have been
nseparable from suspension or revocation
IT the SYSTEM take place when it would,
10,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-04-09
GRAND CONCERT.
MR.. G4LLAHER

MOST respectfully informs the Ladies and
lfl Gentlemen of Richmond and Manche ster.
and the vicinity of each, that bis benefit Con,
cert will take place on Monday 18th inst. at the
Eagle Tavern, when will be performed the fol.
lowing pieces,
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-03-03
V g D. sLMMs, RoYAL-sTREET, ALEXANDRIA.
mo. 41ss.

District of Columbia, to wit {
County ef.dierandria, .dhrH Term 1915.
John u. Scott, COMPLAINANT.
AGAINST
Thomas Vowel Trustee and Executor
OF Andrew Wales deceased, David
Low, James Low, William Low, 10.
annah Low, and Thomas Low, De.
visees of tho said andrew Wales
deceased, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendants David Low, James
Low, Thomas Low, and William Low,
not having entered their appearance
and given security according to the
statute ard the rules of this court, and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the
court upon affidavit that the said De.
PENDANTS David Low, James Low, and
William Low, are not inhabitants of
this district On motion of the sid
Complainant by his counsel it is order.
ed, that the said Defendants do appear
here on the first day OF November
Term next. and answer the Bill ofths
Complainant, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted for two
months SUCCESSFULLY in one of the
Newspapers published in Alexandra,
and that another copy be posted at the
front door of the Court House OF the
said county.
A Copy-Test,
G. Deneale, c. c.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.
May 90

yXTAs committed to Fairfax Coun'
w ty Jail on the 18th day of Au'
gust 1913, a mulatto man, who was
committed as runaway, calls himself
JOHN SIMPSON, and says he is free
oorn; he is about feet inches high,
lis cIoathing, one roundabout jacket,
striped with blue and white, three pair
of breeche.. one of ducking, and two
of blue, two shirts, one OF check lmnen
the other of India cotton, one swans
down -waistcost, one pair of old shoes,
and black fur hat, and says he came
from Providence, R. l. Gilbert County.
aad that he was taken by the British
and carried into Norfolk. The owner,
if any, is requested to prove his pro-
perty, pay charges and take him away,
or he will be disposed of as the law d.
rectSi
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Land for Sale.


NNHE Subscriber ofiers for sale, be-
a tween, u & 1900 Acres of LAND
in Charles County, Maryland, situated
about miles from Port Tobacco, and
the same distance from nayigable wa
tiers. This property Is rendered very
valuable On account Of the great body
OF timber upon it, ard there is large
stream of water passing through the
land, upon which a Grist or Saw Mil
could DC erected wiki great advantage
A n,prS minute description is thought
unnecessary asitisp esumedth wish
ing to purchase will first view the Land.
Fpr terms apply to John B Morris or
D>pieI of St Thomas JeDiter, Esqrs.
neaF Port Tobacco, Mr.. Alexander
Moore Of Alexandria or the subscriber.
WALTER H. JENIFER.
Port Tobacco, Feb "a. IF
HI The Editors of the Federal Re-
publican of Georgetown and National
In:.ilisencer are requested to insert the
above till forbid, and send their accounts
to this Office.
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Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Of King and Farfac Streets.
OFFERS FOR SALE,
1870 quarter chests and boxes TEAS
of best quality,
II hhds. Muscoyado & Orleans Su.
gars
81 barrels Do.
$4,000 lbs. refined Sugars,
10000 Id. Coffee
4,oo0lb Pepper
40 boxes fresh Philadelphia Choco.
late Nc. | and
Is pipes Cogniac Brandy
10 puncheons w. India Rum
S hhds and 90 bbis Northern do.
40 casks Smyrna Wine
81 hhds Molasses
$50 boxes Raisins
900 lbs Fresh Currants
200 reams Wrapping Paper.
.4ada general assortment as usual,
Of,he best WINES, LIQUORS and
GROCERIES.
DcCcn Der ID,
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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1914.
FOR SALE.
TRACT of LAND, lying in II

4 TRACT of LAND, lying in the
a county of Fairfax, six miles from
alexandria, and adjoining the estate
often. Thompson Mason, containing
IA acres. The soil is good, and very
susceptible of improvement by the
Clover & Plaster system. The prox-
unity of this property to market, and
the facility to which its produce may
be carried lNunting-Creek by which
it is bounded being navigable almost to
the door) would render it extremely
valuable to person disposed to pay
sufficient attention to its cultivation:
Apply to James II. Hooe, Esq. or to
Francis Adams, Jun.
Nav 90
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Wanted Immediately,
Feb. IS.

Wanted Immediately.
wis to purchase 2 stout healthy
Negro Men to work on my farm, (coms
monty called Walnut Farm for which
generous price will be given on APP.
plication to Amerhust Eustis, manager,
or at this Office.
Fayette Washington.
Jan %.
!" No fears need be entertained
of these slaves being removed from
Fairfax County, as want them for my
own use on the farm, intending soon 10
reside there.
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NOTICE.

THE Subscribers having obtained
i from the Court of Fairfax County,
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of
Doctor James Craik, deceased, request
all persons having claims against tho
said Estate to present them for adjust.
merit, and those indebted thereto ara
required to make immediate payment.
]. D. Simlns,
A. Moore,
Ereentors Of James Craik;i
Feb "a
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January 6.
Upholsterer and Paper
Hanger,

Corner Of Prince e Pift streets, Aiera.
T~HE subscriber will be happy to
receive orders in his line of bu.
siness, having been regularly brought
I'd 10 it, he Hatters himself that he will
give satisfaction to those who wish to
employ him HE hangs curtains and
papers rooms in rev and fashionable
style, at AZ cents per piece for paper
and double for borders. He will furnish
those wto employ him for other work
with Hair, Feathers and Straw, or any
other material in his line of business.
Maurice Spillawne.
Jan. l3
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b 900 VT. Seine Twlne,
Suterior qualify
100 bbls. Apples, IN prime order
50 boxes Opt Candles
20 do. Mould do.
1000 VT. Coffes, in bags and barrels
100 resms Writing Paper
20 do. Wrapping do.
s hhds MHscovado Sugars
1900 lbs. Loaf and Lump do.
80 boxes Bloom Raisins
20 barrels Whiskey
6 casSs Goshen Cheese
4 rags Pepper
1000 bushels ST. Uoes Salt
$50 barrels HeCringS
10 70. Shad,
For Sale 6y RE Subscriber.
WHO HAS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE,
BEST FANILY
Flour, Corn, and Common
Meal.
WILL IAN NEWTON.
Nov. 20.