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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
LAND FOR SALE.
E7'u seHthe LAND 7 nosv hve ain Chesterfield
county, containing, 6y c.sti@asion,
SEVENTY-TWO ACPEC

AfAN a Il w " <AOIlkLIDs
''fore o. tess-1he situation is high, health, AMI
agreeable, and improvements good foy. Ire ocean.
notation Of a moderate sized family. Fro,n tLis
ta'id, dndfa the centre ofit 700, hape raised ub.
yards Of 100000 bushels Of coal at di6c,ent
Pe'ods.for the LAST fee gears ithas not been 7vor
ea 1hatft contains large bodies Of erceieat Coal,
'ae''e can De Ute doubt; being bounded 6y John
.tfurchie, CunHSe GnF Buck. o., me .Nar,5 t5s
railing Creek on the East, and The Failing Creek
S0at 1hnes, o1ened hy H. HetI, on the .SorstA, and
oy the heirs Of 4. Wool,tidge, on The East.
4 ShdHyeqitire about One.fo1,rh Of the purchase
n'opeyfn hand; for The balance time nil be ,i,s0
20 Snt the purchaser, on the anosnt being sasisfc
to1ty seemed TO say any more as 10 The lGna.
prospect Of COAL sc. is deemed a,mecessar,p, as
nose des'rons TO purchase sUiR doubtless rie,ot tie
frooertt--they mil Please apply to me on the oqe-
misses.
TuoJTPSo.N BLUNT.
CHESTERFIELD, .Mcy II. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
A REGULAR MAIL.

.Nev- Orleans, y1fay 81, 1873.
We received by Mondays mail a .National
InteRigeneer of the Oath July, eighteen hundred
aud thirteen, which MIR. Brown, one of our Sena-
tors in Congress, had been 50 kind as to send us
under cover. veralindividuals of this city oc.
cupyng Offices under the geveral government,
rs well asa number of our mercantile friends, re-
ceived by the preceding mail letters of 1918
and Ia.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
UNITED sTATEs, REvENTrr

The receipts at the customhouse in this CITY,
we understand, will amount to two millions Of
collars for the months of May and June, and pro-
badly continue at million a month throughout
the year. At this proportion, the whole receipt
Ofthe United States within the yearmust be thirty
or forty millions. NJ T. Columbian
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
THE sURSCRIREna
Seven Islands, }
Fluvanna, June 10, s

-ht| hJN'ASb9N)EbL iDtAsti9s
a feto doors belolo the BeH Jare,u.
In the house lately occupied by William Patter-
son, have for sale, and ofTer to the PUBLIC at
moderate prices, the following articles, viz:
New-OFieans Sugar
Prime Green Coffee
Imperial and Young Tyson Teas, Of the
last importations;
Pepper, Alspice, Nutmegs;
RICE, Pine Apple Cheese
Alum, birthstone, Copperas,
Spanish Flotant lndigo
Writing and Wrapping Paper,
Chpt Herrings, Liverpool salt;
Bar Iron, Blistered Steel;
by 10 and 10 by - Crown Glass. IN
boxes and halfdo
Plain half PINT. English Glass Tumblers;
Queens Ware, by the crate or set.
They daily expect 10 receive aud WI be can
stantly supplied with a fulland general assoft.
mcnt Of Groceries.
WoRTHANT G McGRUDER.
juno %. vet
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
REFLECTIONS,

HEFLECIIOJN,S,
ON THE APPEARANCE OF SPRING.
The winters past, the lengthning day
Proclaims tits spring, and all seems gay,
All happiness and glee,
The grass grows green, the tree leaves spread
Cold nature starts from her frozen bed;
But leaves that bed to nae
No spring or summer here are felt,
Nor aught the icy care to melt,
That ever fingers here:
The winter lasts its long, long, year,
And then begins its new career;
IT'S winter always here.
The gloomy walls, the narrow cell,
Wherein, alas Pm dooin'd to dwell,
For time to me unknown,
Is cold and dark, as is the heart
Of him to whom owe the smart
That in my breast is sown.
My wife, my children Where are they!
Alas from me dispersed, they stray,
And beg their food. fear:
My angel-wife, who'd sooth my care,
My prattling child, To me most dear,
Now roam, know not where.
See parties after parties pass,
Some to Tie mead, soue TO the glass,
All happy, gay, see,
Nor ever think that wretchedI
Am here decreed to linger-de:
No CLEAN of joy forme.
Not one to pity or inquire,
How shall blunt tyrant's ire,
Or when from hence be free,
Not one to send me raiment, food,
Or be so Hospitality good
To spend thought on me.
80 little men TO good incline,
So little, man is goodness thine
That all, or most, agree,
Respect should TO the rich be given,
IhePoor man from the earth be driv'n,
Orse to starve with me.
A CONFINED DEBTOR.
.NezV-York JAIL .7prH II, 1915.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
NOTICE IS HEREBY CJYEAc

WOfIGE is HEfSEBY GTVE.N
VEHHAT at the next August court of Prince
n George county, at the courthouse thereof /
shall sell ~ public auction, Tor cash, so much Of
all the
LANDS md LOTS,
IN that county, returned delinquent for the nom
payment oftaxes fthe last year, as win be s,fi-
cient TO discharge the arrears. ftaxes winch may
then remain unpaid from the year 1857, and ten
per cent. damages thereon, together with tine
taxes of the present year. The sales VIII con-
mence on lefirst day of the court, and continue
from Gay to day until they shall be completed.
The subscriber is authorised toreceive all such
taxes and damages at any time before liz land
shall be sold. A list of delinquents NAV be seen
IN tne clerks ONCE OF SAID county, in possession
public accounts, oratthe door of the said court
house. JOS, FORD, DEPUTY for
SAMUEL PERKINS, Sheriff.
'u'e ~. w3wp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
GENERAL ORDER.


In addition to the regulations for the
purchasing department, as published with
the Army Register of January 1, 1915, and
previous to any acquisitions for the army
OH the peace establishment, as arranged by
general orders of May II, duplicate re-
turns viii be made out, by companies, as
soon as they are organized and counter
signed by the commanding officer of the
regiment, corps, Or detachment, of all such
clothing, arms, accOutrements, equip
ments, and camp equipage, as may be ne
cessary for the supply of the several COM
panies, with duplicate returns of the arti-
cles on hand, and report of the condition
IN which they are. One copy of each re-
turn and report will be transmitted TO this
Office, for the information of the War De-
partment, and one to Calender Irvine, es-
qulre, Commissary General of Purchases
at Philadelphia, by whom measures will
be promptly adopted for supplying all de.
ticiencies.
by order cfHe Secretary Of Yer,
d. PARKER.
.1dH. & TnsD. Gen.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
Prom The Me,g-York Columbian.

1.-THE introduction is lost-it stated the piece to
have been written by person long confined in
the OebtN's PRISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
100
Siberia,
90 5 iron,
| 5 nickel,
100
NATIVE IRoN--from Saxony.
100

II rs Tact well established, that all me-
teoric stones that have fallen, are found to
contain iron, nickel silicious earth and
tale earth.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
NEw-Yorr, June 90


.Natire atmospheric or Volcanic Iron.
The mass ofnative Iron, brought by
Mr.. Johnson, from Louisiana, land now W.
ing in Dey-street, few doors below
Broadway having recently excited consi-
derable notice, we paid some attention to
the subject, and for more correct informa-
ton of its origin and qualities would refer
the reader TO Dr.. Bruce's American Mi
neurological journal, a valuable addition to
American science, Nos. and s. published
in this city in 1914. This extraordinary
production there supposed unquestiona-
bly, TO have been formed in the atmos-
phere Orvolcano, although other hypothesis
would ascribe its derivation from lunar
eruption. We are informed, by a gentle
man oonvsrsant with the fact, and with
mneraIogical theories and experiments.
in general, chat this astonishing lump was
supposed by the Indians, where II was
found, to possess some supernatural vir.
tues, as a favorite and peculiar object or
residence Of the Great Spirit, and Chat such
was their reluctance to have IL removed
that they destroyed five on six of the peg
pie employed in taking It away.
We subjoin the following extract from
some remarks made on this occasion. the
cases cited being additional to those quot
ed in the Journal--from minutes Of the
gentleman above mentioned ~. g. u. esq.,
Columbian.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
Nsw.YonK, Ju1y1.

INHW-I UHKe July I,
The British packet Ranger was seized vester-
day by herevenue officers Of this port, for SNUG
Cling merchandise. .gtsrc .8,is,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08

FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA.
TBVltE President and Directors have declared
p dividend Of six AND a quarter per cent foq
the last months, which, after the usual dcsilc
ton ON account Of the State, VIII be paid n the
Stockholders, or their representatives on the 18th
instant. WV NEKERVis, 5C1shisr.
July S. n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08

The English sloop Of war Dasher, capt.
Anderson, lately overhauIed at sea, the
French merchantmen, Louis XVIII, from
Louisiana TO St. Jago de Cuba having on
board 500 passengers, of all ages and SEX
cs. The royal naval Dasher took the
French vessel Under protection, and threat
ened to carry them into Cape Francois.
to the protection of Cbristophe-but that
on condition of the passengers paying
10000 dollars to this noble English royal
narot officer, he would protect them into
the port for which they we're destined when
they set out.
The menace Of delivering them up to
Chrlstophe, was menace of delivering
them to the most cruel massacre and was
well adapted to promote the benevolent BIZ
ble society views Of this royal captain /:
the passengers were, however, so poor ge-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08
THE FLORIDAS.

The following extract of letter from a
gentleman in st. Mary's, to the Executive
of this State Georgia leaves little doubt
of FLORIDA having been secretly trans
ferred by Spain to the British Govern
Dlent
ST. Mnry'S, June 10.
" It's proper your ExcelIency should
know, that on the 9TH instant, a brig and
transport arrived at Amelia-Island, with
Col. Nicoll, Captain Woodbine, an Indian
Chief, and his son. They have been ask
ed, if they were prepared to take possess
sion of the Province ? One of them repli-
ed they were not get supplied aUitb money
and provisions for the purpose-titat was
the sole cause of delay: the supply was
soon expected"
We can now account for the insolence
of Colonel Nicolls, and his attempting to
foist himself into the Greek Agency for In
dian Affairs. Information has been re-
ceived by Colonel Hawkins, that the Bril-
fish white force at Appalachicola, which
was only 10 or so, has been somewhat di-
minished and their number of e**s*
troops increased from go or 20, to about
500. .iiILedSeviIle JournGL.
The commissioners appointed by Co.
yernment, TO mark out, in conformity with
JAoKsoN's Treaty, the future boundaries
of the Greek Nation, have postponed doing
so till suitable arrangements Gamble made
for that purpose. Not the least objection,
we are told, was made by the Indians, to
the line being run. Colonel KERsHAw
passed through town yesterday, on his way
to his seat in South-C Carolina. Mr.. BAR
NET has gone to Huntsville, Mississippi
Territory, to lay in an adequate supply OF
provisions. General SEWER did not at
tend the meeting. Id.
The gentlemen who were appointed to
run the boundary line between the United
States and the Greek nation of Indians
have returned to their respective homes
without eliecting the object of their com
mission. We understand that the great
scarcity of provisions, and other unfore-
seen difficulties occasioned their return.
As soon as the necessary preparations can
be made, they will proceed to the dis
charge of the duties.
,HiiiedgeciHe Argus, Jtne Of.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08

The following extract of letter from a
gentleman in st. Mary's, to the Executive
of this State Georgia leaves little doubt
of FLORIDA having been secretly trans
Jerred by Spain to the British Gore,m-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-07-08

Ju,,e %.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-01

are the meu, who, even in Philadelphia, are
at the head of military affairs This. of IL.
seh is proof of the disposition of The peo.
PIE there, at any rate. But If lord Iii, erpcoi
could look or these newspapers, he would
&c, that regiment after regiment of militia
and volunteers, are marching from the in
terror to the defence Of cities and towns or,
the coast. He would see that the thought
even OF yielding TO England. is entertained
oy NOBODY, except by few of those men.
cailed federaiists, whose hatred to the res
Puolicans, by whom they have been huns
oiec' overPowered for the rpoment, their So
DER senses. The approach of real danger
wa Change the tone even Of these AS
specimen OF the sentigents of the peorIe of
Kentucky. present the ministry with the
following resolutions, passed in that stare on
the fourth of July last
Here foHsSp some very f,dtfiotfc and sfi.
T1tea FesotHftonS of the Kentucky 5ous
h1s, as the reader win -,,erceiye. wac
published in July last, long after the fan of
Napoleon, which was exposed 10 urodncp
such an humble tone in America. You, Gee
'hey anticipated the burning OF cities hi,
TINS had no weight as TO their views of the
war Bet. perhaps, the fact, which above
all others is worthy of our attention is, the
result OF tn, late election in the city of New.
iork, where tbs choice has fallen unon men
uscidsoiy 10 favor of MIR. Madison and of
course 10 favor OF the war This IS proof
unquestionabe of the popularity of the war
L shall now close this article with a reorest
mat the English readers viii read attentive.
~ the report of the secretary of the Ame-
riean navy, which he will find below. 1t is
document that none but fool will look
at, without serious reflections. aud that nono
but knave will affect to treat with COM
tempt.
here followed The report of The Secrefas
ry J@the many, of February % 1914, res
lafHs TO fhe building of 74's and /rtgotea !
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-01

seized on every article while the waste
lands, instead of being given to the poor,
have been universally appropriated to the
rich, and the quantity Of lard thereby thrown
into cultivation, instead of having the effect
OF lowering its price, has only encouraged
the land holders to rack rent t1ei- tenants.
IHus then the Industrious parr of the com
muaity. owing to the heavy taxes, the decay
OF trade. ard the existing monopoly, have
no alte native at home but starvation as
reward for their labor; a workhouse as
retreat. il disabled by sickness or age-and
the gallows. if they dare practise, in detail,
what their superiors are guilty OF in whole
sole They enjoy not eveh the privileges of
the spaniel, who has has the liberty of yelp.
ing when III treated: if man Complains, he
is Instantly desmed seditious, and punished
tor his teDeEity.-In nv ueyt, l shall en-
deavor to point out radical cure for these
evils. ARlSTIDES
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-01
BOOK y JOB PRIrIL1'O.
THE sUBsCRInERs

TIE SUBSCRIBERS
I'D EsfECTFULLY inform the public, that
IA they have purchased the Boos q JOB Vi.
hce lately attached to he Argus Office.
They are prepared 70 print With ncstness &
dispatch BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, CARDS.
II ANDBlLLS, 60. &c.
Arthur G. BOOKER s. Co.
March 29. n
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-01
SALE OF CAPTURED NEGROES.
REPORT


The undersigned, acting as Sscretarv of
state, to whom was referred the resolutjon
OF The Senate Of the Oath October last. re
questiog The President Of the United S,stes
to lay be ore the Senate Crowded ne sba,i
not consider the same improDer To he con.
municated) the proof of any traffic. carried -,
IN the West Indies. ~ the sale of Ne,eross
taken from the United S ates. by the RPit;sL
forces since the present war, has the honor
TO sta'e' that such proof vas transmitted ~
the Executive By the Hon. St. Cssofge ,t'rcI-.
er, in the form an affidavit Of cantsir va
HAMS from which it appeared that ne had
Deen prisoner 10 the Bahama Islande. anS
that whilst there, he had been prssste -
the sale OF negroes taken from The v,c;r;,,,
OF Norfolk aud Hampton. This afhda,,;y
voluntarily given, aud strengthened and CO..,
roborated by variety of circumstsrra.
was considered at the time, as full ME- -
Tue tact, and was trans mitted To- ouF rnin;s
ters at Client. Wines the resolution 80 ~,
senate was transmitted to tai, denart. ,ss,
application was made TO Jndge IT., -. ~,
suOse4ue my to major Griffin, for the origi !.
nai aihdayit, or for an authenticated ehns
as neither have YET been received. and y. !,
Is deemed improper longer o deiev TIE
port, the undersigned bess leave r. 80. :.
the accompanying papers, marked .
and 2, from which the material facr, -, -, =,
IN tue aihdavlt may be collected o.
circumstances which have pfevsnt.5 ~ ~.
transmission to this department. exaiS,,,
This subject will be further inys., ,'.'s :,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-04-01
From the National Msciligencer.
CAPTURED SLAVES.

The Alexandria Herald states. and M
doubt correctly, that British tender baa
arrived off that place, bringing one or two
officers, one of whom is the bearer of some
communication from Admiral Cochrs,e 70
cur government respecting Captured slaves.
The officers thus described now are. or have
been in the city.
1t has been said, we recollect, on this head
that the British government affected to de-
ny the correctness OF statement conta;ne,3
ia one of the published letters of Mr.. Sc
crelary M jnree to our Commissioners at
Client, importing that the British comrnan-
ders who had forcibiy carried off Regroes
from our shores, had sometimes sold tbem
in the West India Islands. We have look.
ed uP, and published to-day, document or
this subject, which was probably called for
IN consequence IF this reported denial of
the tact by the British government
We think it probably, Considering the
restlessness which the British cove nmeiit
would naturally feel under this imputat,an.
that Admiral Cochrane has been Instruct.
ed to enquire into the authenticity of this
charge. Having repeatedly seen the { tcr
stated in the public prints, we entertain no
doubt but the exchanged prisoners, or other
persons, can throw some light upon it. &
could satisfy by the most unequivocal tes-
timony the doubts, official or personal,
any of the British commander.
1t is butjnst to state. however, that we
doubt whether such fragrant abuse of their
power in any of the British officers ever res
ceived the sanction of their government
We doubt It the more, because It did noe
need that sanction, as the practice mighs
have prevailed for century without com
ing to Its knowledge
Perhaps those who possess information ~,
this ubject, would serve the Cause of truth
by making it public. We sincerely desire.
since the question has been raised, even on
the floor of Congress, to see investigated
and placed on its proper footing.
SALE OF CAPTURED NEGROES.
Message from the President TO the Senate
Of she Unifrd States
transmit to the Senate report from he
acting Secretary of State, complying with
their resolution of the 24.h of October last.
JAMES MADISON.
February 2sth, 1915.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
BERNARD HILL. JUN.

TAKES this method to inform his old Customers
and The Public in general that lie furnish
them al the shortest notice, with the following art-
ces, at wholesale or retail, viz white Rope, of
all sizes deep-sea and hand Lines; Log.Lines /;
Housing and Marine seine, sewing and whipping
Twinc Pack Thread Cod Lines Bcdeords, from
to loDollars per dozen Fish Lines, all sizes, Of
cotton, fax or silk; Chalk Lines; matchmaking
cotton and silk Cords, for trimmings; cait:t Warp
and Filling Flax, Tow, &c. &c. &c.
tie assures those who may favor him with their
custom, that the above articles will be manuactur
ed OF the best materials, warranted as good, and
sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State Of
RhodeI-iand March g.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
NICHOLAS GEFFkOY.
No. l2S. IAamea.afr.

No. rs, INames-stretf,
INFORMS the pubic that he has for sale, indcpcn-
dent of his constant supply of Cutlery, Jewcry,
Watches, Looking Glasses, &c. &c.--Sugar, Coffee,
best supcrinc Philadelphia Flour, by Wholesale and
retail, at very reasonable prices for cash.
lie also continues his profession of manufacturing
Gold an. Silver Ware-and gives the true value Of
old Gold and Silver according to their standard.
grea, variety ct other articles viii be found at
his store, which are too numerous 20 mention.
.Nezebork. Februorn D. 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
(Bp Autboritp.)


AN ACT
authorizing the purchase of the vessels captured
on Lake Champlan.
Re % enacted BY the Seslaie and House Of Re,rsssn
faf'ves u The Uasea STATES e .smeriea IN Congress
assembled, That the President OF the United States
be, and lac is hereby authorized, to to be rur
chased the British vessels which were captured on
Lake Champlain blythe AEerican squadron, on the
eleventh day OF September,in the year eighteen hun
drcd and fourteen; and the of the valuation
OF such captured vessels, when du, made and re-
turned TO ihs Navy Department. shall be distributed
Us prize money, among the captors or their hci:s.
LANGDON CHEVES,
Stcakcr Of .he Hoase Of Representatives.
JOHN GAlLLAHD,
Presideat, pro sempore, Of the Senate
March S, l8l5.-~tffrosed, JAMES MADISON. =
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
New and Cheap Goods.
p. O. RICHMOND,

WILL open this day, ten trunks and cases Prime
w Seasonable GOODS, just imported from Hall
fax, comprising as handsome an assortment as has
been offered in this town for many years
--imong .shick Grs-
case pack and pound Pins 10 fine and low
priced Calicoes, at ls6 DO. iine cotton Cambrcs ;
do. book and eno Muslins; do. worsted and cot
ton Hose; few ps west of England Broadcoths; /;
Iow-priced and fine Cassmeres fancy Shawls very
fine white and yellow Fianne!s; pHcat and cam
brio Handkerchiefs; gentemen's bordered neck do.
.Aso-5oo ps. yellow Nankins 100 do.
Russia Diaper; / case Ribbons; bales India Cot.
tons
The above goods have been bought for cash, viii
be sold for cash again, at such prices as was never
before offered in this town. April H.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
Cheap Stocking Yarn.
+. w. LAWTON,

III IS just received, small lot (nciuding as
IL sortment of numbers) of 3threaded state col
ou ed STOCKING YARN, partially stained, which
will be sold by the bundle pound or sken, at about
one half the usual price.
u An assortment af Yarns Of the first quality. at
Factory prices, a usual. Jan. IL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-04-19
NOTICE.

TIE subscriber intends leaving this town, and
L wishes ., close all unsettled accounts. He
ther fore req., SITS all persons whom b. . indeb.
Cd - call and receive their money. and al Indebted
10 li'a TO make immediate payment
DAVID THATCHER.
.Nsrs,r., .ftrR ). 1915