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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-08-26
VIRGINIA.:

FIHGINIA:
AZ Rules holden 10 the Clerks Office of tho sspe
rior Court Of Chancery for the Richmo d Dis.
trict the Goth day Of June, 1915
John Bell, Plaintiff,
1gainsf
John 6. Davies, Defendant.
THE defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act Of as
sembly aud the rules of this court, and il appearing
by satisfactory evidence, that he IS not an uabant
Of this country R is ordered. That the said defen-
dant 90 appear here on the first day Of Che nest
term and answer the bill of the plaintiff and that
2 copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in som
newspaper published IN the city Of Richmond, for
two months successfully and posted at the front door
Of the capitol, in the said city.
A copy.--Teste,
I'm. ". HeHiRg, c. C.
August 2 w
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Loss OF THE GUN-BoAT, No. Is,

LOSS OF THE GUN-BOAT, No. 152.
Ertract Of letter from .Ns,o- Orleans,
to a gentleman IN this city, dated 21st
July, 1915.
g 1t is with feelings of extreme regret.
/ have to report the total loss of Gun-Boat
No. 152, Sailing Master John Johnson
commander. She was struck with light
ming in entering the North East passage
of the Mississippi, which communicated to
her magazine, and blew her up, by which
most fatal accident, all her crew persisted,
except. three, and they are dreadful.y
wounded. The weather was so extremely
thick, that although but very short dis
lance from Gun-Boat No. l49, she could
not be seen. They heard an explosion,
which they supposed to be peal of thuu-
der; nor did they discover their mistake
till after the weather cleared off, when
they learned the melancholy fate of their
consort. The number on board was 81
National Inteltigencer. :
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TNE sTE.q.n ENoLArE
Fram ~ Le,i.ri0e - y 80.

TsERE are few facts, which ought to be made
known, with regard to aeam engines, by every
one who may have any inclfnation 20 employtbis
noble piece Of machinery. This knowlcdgs is
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-08-26

DT7 We are requested tostate that the
DAILY CoMPILER will appear, as usual, on
Monday next.
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August 90.

VIRGINIA:
At Rules holden in the Clerks Office of the su-
perior Court of Chancery for the Richmond
District, the Doth day of June, 1915
William Lyon, PleG
against
JOSIAH Smith, executor of William Smith. who
was administrator of Robert Smith, and the
said Josiah Smith, administrator de Goniq non
OF the SAID Robert Smith, decd, and William
s. Smith, Jacob Salrnons and Lucy his wifs
Francis j. Smith, Robert Smith, and Elizabeth
oaI,Psons Def'ts.
THE defendants Jacob Salmons and Lucy his
wife, Francis ]. Smith, and Robert Smith not
having entered their appearance and given secn-
rIty according to the Act of Assembly and the
Rules OF this Court, and it appearing by satisfac.
tory evidence, that they are not inhabitants of
this country: II is ordered, That the SAID defen-
dants do appear here on the first day of the next
term and answer the original, amended, and sup
Elemental bills of the plaintiff; and that a COPY
OF this order be forthwith inserted in some news
paper published in the City of Richmond, for
Two months successfully and posted at the front
door of the Capitol, in the said City.
a Copy-Teste,
VIM. w. Hening, C. C..
August %. w8w
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RUNAWAY,
FRoM the Subscriber, on SATURDAY. night
last, a NEGRO MAN,
.t.4.lIED JOE.

"A BOUT five feet nine inches high, large ewes,
IA somewhat red, thick lips, fully as Black as
negroes are in common, tolcrably thick head Of
nalr, winch stands up, can read and write, and no
and will, it is supposed, attempt 10 ret to one os
the Northern States -
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GP MY PROPERTY
IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER
FOR 'S.ALE, Aq 5000 DOLLARS;
nNE third on giving possession, the balance in
~ annual paymeHtS--TWO HALF ACRE
LOTS well nclosed on the Main Street with \
large TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSE, with
a fine DRY BRICK CELLAR, and would answer
FOR TWO GROCERIES.
IA L S O.
A convenient small d DWELLING HOUSE, tbirtv
SIX fee, long-Brict Chmneyin the middle. rec
Fire Places; two Rooms below and two aboev
aGooD BRICK CELLAR, a STABLE III # win
stall eighteen HORSES, a SMOKE HOUSE. -
feet square and fine WE'LL OF WATER. well
stoned up, (this Tenement rented at four hun
dred dollars per year) This to be sure, is great
bargain 10 MAN that is coming into life and bu.
siness-and will be offered for one month. iC not
sold in that time, shall rent 1t out after some,
repairs. Application 10 be made to my Friends
Mikes Bot and Zaclariah HaH Of Manchester,
or myself
FRANCIS SMITH.
August Dc. IsIs et6w
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lit the same time ,cent efan apprentice by
the name Of K.a-OWLES GILES.

a BOUT nineteen years of age; he was legally
bound to me to learn the CARPENTERS,
TRADE he has SORE LEG A farther descrn-
ton OF the BOY is deemed unnecessary. bur no
douot viii pass for the master ofthe above named
slave: l forwarn all masters of vessels and own
ers OF ships from receiving or employing them AT
their peril. Twill give the above reward for said
SLAVE and ONE CENT for the AppREyrIcr nov
August 1e, 1915 1t "
N b. At the same time that the above men,
toned negro and apprentice boy went off. an an,
prentice 10y of Caleb Lownes named
JAMES VINES.
about IL or IS years of age, ACCOMPANIED tbsro
They have all been seen within two miles of Bla-
densburg, Maryland--it is supposed they have
continued on TO Baltimore One cent rev,arlI
will be given for the apprehension of the said
James Lownes Masters ofvessels are Cautioned
against harbouring the said negro and apprentices
at their peril.
CALEB LOWNES.
MILES TURPIN.
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Chesterfield County, ,
August 20, 1915. s
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-08-26

RaRaway from the subscriber, en- the morning
Of Sunday the 18th inst. two apprentices to thss
Printing Business, named
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$500 ACRES,

Being a moiety Of the ate Gen. Summers ser,
vice right, situation % mics south of Nash
vile, in The counties OF Williamson and Rather.
ford, on the waters Of big Hsrpeth and Stones
river, embracing a. rich land, good lasting
springs, rs mary scjtes tor farms, as any tract
its size IN the Western country, clear OF All
conteudjng aims whatever; has been divided
into four tracts, and NAY be subdiyided isto
smaller tracts, has o. it % plantations avera-
cling t60 acres each--a family connexiJn that
wishes 90 move and settle ia this state would
find il to th-ir advantage TO purchase the whole
tract. Tie right IN the .and will be held &c Sc
cure payments. For view Of the land, t,lIc.
;ero,s OF safe, apply to the undersigned,
WHO has several TRACTS of his own for sale.
slso the tract on which he lives, Containing 1850
Rores, on which there are ten never falling
springs, two story framed dwelling house,
with ether houses ; barn building 90 feet m
length more than l50 acres cleared, q part in
red clover, timothy ana blue grass AN orcbard
IF more than three hundred apple trees begin
ming to bear. This IS oac amongst tue hand.
soonest farms Tennessee holds IN her lini.s--an,l
the Improvements considerable when it is re-
membered bay0 only lived here three years,
and Eve years ago the place was IN 4 state OF
nature. THE good. For terms apply to
III f., SUMNER
Williamson county, Tenn;
October -, 1874, w3n.
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N EW = oRS, dec. 81
LATEST PROM CANADA.

We received this morning, Montreal Heralds
20 December 18th. The late dispatches from
eur Commissioners at eaent had reached Mon.
treai, and brought forth the speculations OF Sc
veral writers on the subject. The following
insolert article will shew the hsht in which
they are viewed by the editor OF the Montreal
Herald
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BIi.N0ND CIT DIt.woMp.

lawyer quite famous foy making bill,
And whJ in good living delighted,
To dinner one day, with hearty good will,
Mas BY rich client invited
But he charged IS. aud Sd for going to dine.
Which the client he paid, though no ninny ;
And in turn charged the lawyer tor dinner and
wine,
One a crows, the other guinea!
But gossips, YOU know, have saying in store,
he who matches lawyer, has only one more.
The lawyer he paid it, and took q receipt,
While the client siir'd at him with wonder /.
But gave 10 his frisnds with he produce treat,
Tho the LAWYER soon made him knock under:
That his client sold wine, Information "a. aid,
WithOu. license and, IL spite Of ais storm.
inE,
The client good humping penalty naid,
And the lawyer got half for informing
But gossiPs, &c.
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Valuable Land f3r sale.

AP John Marshall Of Amelia county, the 18TH
day OF September, one thousand eight hundred
and twelve, to FeatheTston G. Smith aad my
self, for certain purposes therein mentioned, ]
shall, on Weineday fhe 21h day Of January
next, as surviving trustee, proceed to sell, on
the premises, TO the highest bidder, on . cre-
lit till the LIST day OF March, one thousand
eight hundred and sixteen, Except the COS,
OF carrying the said trust into execution, which
will be required in CASH.
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AN ACr


Giving further time 70 locate certain claims to
lands, confirmed by an act Of Congress. enti.
TIED " IN act confirming certain clai,ns to
lands 40 the District Of Yinoennesn
mn enacted BY the Senate and H,pte NJ Re-
P,eseHfDiyrs Of The United States Of I,1sr;ea
a. Congress .fssenbioi, That the several per.
sons, whose claims were confirmed by the act
OF Congress, entitled " An act cno6rninr
certain CLAIMS to lands IN the District 6f
Nncennasr approved the thirteenth Jay Of Fes
srusry, one thousand eight hundred and tbir-
teen, and which have not been located. are
hereby authorized to enter their locations with
The Register Of the Land Office at Vincepnes.
on any part OF the tract set apart for that nur~
pose ~ said district, by virtue Of an aot. emil
tied = An act respecting claims Co lands in the
indiana Territory, and state OF Chic. and in
conformity 70 The provisions Of that act and
shall be entitled TO receive their certificates
and patents ia tie masuer provided by the frat
mentioned act, {rotUied, that such locations
sHah be made prize ~ the arst day Of July next
LANGDON GHEYEs,
Speaker Of The House Of Representatives.
JOHN GAILLARD,
President, pro tempore, Of the Senate
Deet26, i8i4--Approycd,
JAMES MADISON.
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Samuel q. Adams,

IS NOW RECEIVING
100 CasEs Nails, assorted,
HoFshead Knob Locks,
10. Files,
3 DO. Tongs, Shovels and Pokers,
DO. ssddIery assorted,
Do. Tea Kettles,
Do. Till and Chest Locks, But
Hinges, &c.
Do. assorted Hardware,
50 Ton Bar iron, assorted,
10 Baltimore plogghs,
II boz Saddle Trees,
ALSO ON EAND,
good assortment Of Hardware, Ironmoneery
Cutlery and Brass Wares, Boiling Cloths
Hoes, Iron, Nail Rods, &c &c.-Which are Of
cred for sale, on moderate terms.
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Farmers Bank Of Virginia.

The President and Directors have tbis d.y
declared a dividend Of five and a quarter men
cent, on the capital Sock 1r the last ~
months, which ajrer the usual deduction ON qs.
count Of the States shares, viii be paid TO Tia
stockholders On The 10Th instant.
WM. NEKEHyI5, Cashier.
9TH January, 1915. 2W
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NOTIIE.

TIE Public arr hereby cautioned ,c,i,.
taking an assignment Of NV bond now ip tI.,
possession OF Major Joseph Mayo sf tbi, c,i..
Tor about $1,000 on which there IS q or. n
: $50, as an prepafel 10 s..tle ,be s..pa
With other bonds Of The said ll,yo RESIGNED In
oe, and Of which I hay. given him notice.
The above bond was cvcutcd By me wtI g5l.n
CanliH security, and payable 20 Geo. Cox II
CHESTERFIELD,
u. BROOKS.
Richmond. Dec, 10, 1919. n
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L WISR 10 SELL IN
TRACT OF LAND.

or Two HUNDRED c, SI3rTr ACRES,
Lying within 2 mite OF James River ia Powlst-
an County, bout seven north Of the court
house AND s. m,ies from the City Of Richmond
There is SUITE iency of woods well timbercd to
support the Plantation, three apple orchards
aud several springs Of good water az any in
Virginia, good framed dwelling ard other
convenient Houses. presume no person would
purchase without viewing, the premises, i,r'
ther description is thought UNNECESSARY. i'oa-
session might be had immediately, the terms
oi sale would be ale known TO any psraon
wishing TO purchase BY the subscriber living on
the premises. Young negroes would be taken
IN part payment. EDWARD CON.
Dec % a
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A TRACT OF LAND,
containing by estimation 100

ACRES--Lying on the waters Of south Buck
skin creek, in the county OF Amelia Aforesaid
and bounded 10y the lands OF Patrick Jones
the Estate of said John Marshall, James Stott
Mrs. Harye and ryseli---,l being part Of The
land on which the said joins Marshall former
" resided. Bond with approved security wi!
be re CURED ct the purchaser hy
THOMAS WORSUAN,
IAc surviving Trustee.
Amelia couaty, Dec. 81. 'ds
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As the visws cfthe gen,iEsnan Who here
ldvertises, are perfectly honorable, he
shall expect no communications to be nade
put such as are alike sincere aud honorable.
A line under seal, addressed 20 A B and
then enclosed aad directed to Messrs. Mum
roe & French, editors of the Baltimore Pat
riot, aud sent 20 their office. or dropped in
to the Post Office, from whence they will
receive it, viii De duly attended to, and the
most profound and honorable secrecy Oh
served
Note By the Ediiors of the Pa:rioi.
1t is with pleasure the Editors observe
that they nrc well acquainted with the gen.
ueman who handed the above commuuica-
ton they believe his views botn sincere and
honorable, sDd that he is person vi la I'D
some Properly and respectable standing in
society and they hope no communication
will be made to him, through them, but
such as is perfectly honorable aud sincere on
the part Of tie female. No lady need be
under the least Spprehen sion but what the
greatest secrecy viii be observed,
MATRIMONIAL NEGOCIATION.
The Lady under the signature of =" p
~ho has addressed a letter 10 A. B IN en-
swer 70 his communication in the Patriot o
Thursday last, is respectfully referred Il
said 'coaGlunca:ioR to- pledge OF hishopoi
ant sincerity, which Is atsestcJ 70 in not.
by ewo respectable witnesses lie nov
pledges himself on the homo, Ola gentleman
that bis motives are as pure, and his SINGER
Ky rs Revived. az the snow nakei which de.
sceGd from the regions Of purity and bis.
its-lt. Aud provided mis- female correspoR,
den. VIII Immediately send another com
! municaton with her real name" and di.
re@t'ons where she may be seen, she wi!
Ie waited un0n by the gentleman, aud re
Ece've additional testimonials Of his sincerity
Alb.
II Lo"s ;1aass that's kiaGlei By desire,
an old sticks surely best, bscauss tits dricr
Married, in Glasgow, Mr.. Henry Cain, aget
ei5Afy fur, TO Mrs Maxwell, Of Clark'S Bridge
aged ains{y sir ], is the Sixth time of th,
bridegroom, Snd the StNrH time OF, the brid,
being joined in wedock.
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Patient PortabIe Hot Rafh.

TIME inventor Of this important Medical I'm
u provement is now gone on 20 Philadelphia
in order to provide competent suppiy of Ap.
Paratus--hs soon as he can make the NECESSARY
arrangements, Agents will be employed TO con
yey them throughout the United states.
The price which he at FIRST contemplate
was 30 dollars to private Citizens TO Physici.
ans 100 dollars. For a few months however, be
offered them at half price, O. those persons who
might afford him their aid, whilst ne was col
Letting such facts and testimonies as the pub
lac required. This period Is now expired, and
The price in future will be as at first intended
Those who are able 20 pay for it, must admit
these prices 70 be reasonable.
For the relief oithe poor, every agent will b.
instructed to make provision in their respective
neighbourhoo5s. In the city ofi1ichmond, any
poor person who may need the Bath nay ap9i,
TO Mr.. John ?. Shields, Capt. of the Cit, watch,
or to Mr.. John Maddox, with each Of whom,
there will be deposited systems to be devoted
exclusively 10 the service Of such
As this intended arrangement is completed
notification will be given from time 70 time. 10
those concerned.
No person will be permitted 10 see any of the
Baths who 10 not furnished With a proper lie
cense, 50 as 10 be prepared % grant dispengatj.
Ons 20 every purchaser under the signature nj
The inventor or his General Agent as ever.
known violation OF the patent privilege will be-
prosecuted according TO law.
Jolly Is. IT, ''' '''0''
2. 3. Robt g. jennings, the General AGENT. il,
furnished with a supply Of the Apparatus. Al
his o ihCe. lately prcunted la, IL me. e., Z,
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VIRGINIA:

VIRGINIA:
81 KHies h9i3en i4 the Clerks
offer n fbe Superior Court Of Chaassr1
Jor tie hichmaHd Disfric:. 'he frsf dag IF
.foUember, 1915.
David Wyhe piaini,F
CoGiXst
James kcSo, and Reuben CrlmI, act,nr under
tne firm 2f Kr!vo s Crum2, the Presidcug.
Directors & Co OF TIE Farmers Bank Of rir~
Giulc, and Robert MacKey.
The Defendants james Erlso, anil Reuben
Crunp, aot having entered their appearance s.
gwen security according to the act of assembly
and The Hues n this Court, and it sppesrin'-
~ satisfactory evidence, tat they are not in
haairsnts OF this country: :. is ordered, that
the said Defendant do appear here on the twen-
y Inst day of the next term and answer the bill
NJ tne aint,Gi and that q copy Of this sr,ler
be forthwith inserted IN some news7ao,, rub-
ishsd in the City Of Richmond, for two ,non.hs
successIvey and posted a, the front door Of the
CaPito, in the said City.
coPy--Tegte,
WM. w. IiENIEG, c, C.
November 10. Iv8w
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NOIICE-

On the 9TH November last, took from on
board OF SIR Ogiisky shfuggs' boat. head man.
Hsd, sack of sslt.is twil'1 sack The owns
ar or owners are requested 60 prove their sight
TO the same, or it vii be dealt wgh rs the law
directs.
WIN PlGGOTT, Inspector of Boats
Lock Harbour.
December 20 whw
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Mount Airy Caroline,
Nov. 18th, 1914.

HssaTa. James DcHnisoa and Jain Pr9chcfs.
Administrators o Em. Dennison, dec'd.
GcNTLEMRN--
You will take notice tllst shall on Tuesday
The twenty seventh of December next at the
Tavern OF John RiyeS in the town of ricks's.
ford IN Greensyiile county and State % Vifgiy
MA proceed to take Tire dispositions OF AIexso.
der Madil John Fisher, William ~. Williams
ana Edmund Mason, and perhaps others. 20 be
fsaa IN evidence IN suit depending in ihe High
Court Of Chancery, wherein am PlaintiiT o9j
you the said James DcHaison and John Prj,cl,e,t
rs Administrators Of william Dennison de.
ceased, are defendants, when and wbe,e Won
you may attend if youpleasc.
am yours, &c.
GEORGE WOODLEK
Greensville, Goth Nov 1914 On
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PETER PINDAR.

During tie late naval engagement on Iske
Champiain, Rooster Psrched on the shrouds
OF the Saratoga, orowed several times, which
very much animated the sesmcu, they eonsid q
cred it as a prepitious omen.
Another fact OF similar nature, NAV nor
be uninterestinc TO mention. During the Ban
bardHsat Of Tort NJ Henry, SO o tine when
the explosions were the most tremendous, q
Rooiter mounted parapet ani crowcd Eearti
Y THIS excited the laughter and animated
tie feelings Of all present. A man. WHO wa,
severely jndispCsed aud worn down with ia
ugue, declared that il ne gy,r lived 20 see
Baltimore. The y0aBg rooster sh0uki DC treated
with pond sake. Not being able 10 leave the
tori, the day after the Romblrdmen' he sent TO
The city, procured the cake, aud hat hne sport
~ treating bis iavoriLe Rooster Butt. Pat I
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And in proportion s so, 50, 90, &c. so that
there is not 3>4 blanks to prize--As the
first 1000 blanks are entitled 30 ~ dollars each.
the early adyenturer will have chance for Sc.
veral capital prizes and no Tisque-Ticke,s
Warranted undrIwn can be had IS yet at eleven
dollars. Also Tickets IN the New York and
Baltimore Lotteries caD be bought on reasonas
be terms at the Subscribers Lottery office,
where several capital prizes in former Lotte.
ries have been sold and the cash paid in ada
vance
Frize Tickets ard Bank notes of other States.
Will De received in rayment Tor Tickets, or
discounted orders rom the country (post paidl
win be attended 20, and tickets examined
gratis by
I. p. KURSHEEDT
Who has ren,oYed opposite
NIr. Wm. Cowai's wa,eh maker.
Aiso fer Sale,
Stamp Paper, BOOTS and Stationary, Printing
inE, Iron Wire, Cast;;.g Pots at the SAME OF
tice pre- mum Or gold viii be given.
November Q. wifi
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Fran he Rallimars Patraf.

7ome haYes.

a Gentleman Of middle life, Of unirnpeacl,.
able character, respcctibie connexions and
handgnme properly, wishes for a bosom
companion, and 90 form matrimonial connec
lion with lady possessing a naturally ami.
able disposItio5, Of pleasant and easy deport.
Uent, asd Of Ike haudsone property with
himself.
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EDUCATTON.
UI2iam HiH, Yun'r.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and - -
public in general, hat hts
s G II o O 7,

WILL he continued for the ensuisa year. AZ
his residence IN King aud Queen county oe-.
tween Dun<'rk ana New"Iow1, and viii be O.
pencd m the third Monday in Jannsrv p.rf
The branches OF learning taught will rompre-.
herd Readin,. Vrtin..s Arittme.ic,..i p.ip
and English Languages Dramatically, the Gle,
msu,s Of Geography and Na.h5 matic;s. Mol
Philosophy, History and Beiics l.etyres. Due
attention will be pad 10 all the duties Of li1
profession & the morals of each student s..e.ly
attended 20. Several boarders will beaesomro-
dated.
Cedar Pain, Nov. y, 1914.
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or A sale Of this Establish
ment no. having been made
on the 18th inst. the public
are respectfully Informed that
.it is now offered at private
sale.
The Office for printing
Books, &c. is also offered at
private sale.
For particulars enquire at
the Argus Office.
December II.
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The Female school

TIC EEiIaIt 91N0GI
AT Mount Airy, will commence the tenth Of
January ard end the tenth Of December there
viii be vacation Of one month. beginning, the
tenth Of Juuc Terms, for board, bel, and Tua
ition 5 Us, paid half yearly in advance those
persons who Say not md il convenient 10 nav
the money III advance can send their bond
payable on demlnd, one or he other OF these
requisites it is expected will b. compiled with
IN every case.
HUMPHREY HULL
Mount Airy, Caroline,
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From the Afassaehpser, SPY.
ODE TO A RocsrnR..

ODE To A ROOSTER
Now, now, nv muse forlorn must sing,
She cannot Keep Ter peace whilst tsoC !hop
art growing.
And rear'st thyhead. and Rap g. thy ietty wing.
At bold Sir George a ccckadooa!sdoing.
The geeIe of Rome, indeed, onoe saved t!H
people,
Bu, which ct them ever went so far,
As perch'd apcH ST. Peters steeple,
To csck1e, fearless, midst IAe din Of war ;
But thou, bold bird, spite Of its deadly blast,
The cam ms thunder s. the whiz of bullets.
Sat growing on Che saratoga's mast,
As 'twere fight between brace OF bullets.
And caring not for all thsir noise and blelher.
A single feather.