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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-27

venient districts, including in each depart
ment major general, two brigadier generals,
and proper proportion Of the army, will, pro-
badly be attended with practical advantages |;
and it is, therefore, referred 10 your consider
ations
The assignment of competent garrison 10
the existing forts and military stations; and
an apportiopment ofthe troops to the districts,
according tn the service which may DE repuir.
ed. will engage your particular attention But
It has been suggested. that some of the re-
giments have obtained local character, from
the residence of the officers, the enlistment
of the men, and the scene of service during
the war. II. therefore, YOU should deem it
practicable and useful, both in the selection
Of officers, and 10 the assignment of stations to
the troops, TO regard that character oflocali;y,
you win be pleased to report accordingly
There are other Important subjects con-
nected with the execution Of the act of Con-
gress of tho Sd of March, 1915, which NAV
hers after have occasion TO lay before you.
But the points of this communication being
OF immediate urgency, fshalI, at prese {. close
tie general views, which have taken OF them,
With an assurance, that you may command all
the Information sad' assistance that il is in
my power to give.
= tbave the honor to be. very respectfully,
Gentlemen. your most ob't. serv't.
- 90 N-f .f A. J.DALLAS.
Acsing Secretary Of Var:
NaiQr, Generals isroser, Jaciso-, .ScSti,
Gaiaes, Nacsns6 and Ripl:y.@
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

con'trmy lord, p'oceei mucn i,,--her, were
It necessary; but from what We have seen. I
mink 1t IS pialn, that there is no likeness what
ever in the two governments As to tba, of
rance, rs 1t * now new modelled, il appears to
me 10 resemble the Ainerican rather than ours.
eoPie ~ france vote tor members Of the leys-
lat'ue upon the principle of Representation and
taxation going hand in hand. There are no fe,,-
dal titles or rights in France The peers arc. in
IN TACT, no more than eminent citizens having no
great estates attached to their titles and SEATS
mere vs., and there is TO be, established reii-
90 The two Chambers in France, IKE the
Oo"yresS III America, are forbidden to pass any
LAW respecting predominant church. Religi-
Gus opinions are To be free. shere are to be no
books, which may not be freely commented OH
ana examined into. There is to be nothing SO
sacred that reason may not approach it. There
are To be no tythes in France, consequently no
oeneiices TO bestow. This is 4 government Ger
taihiy very mitch ike that of America Mr. Graf
.Ih . observed that the Frcnchpeople had exchang-
cd the paradise of the Bourbons for the eteriot
famnation of a military desptSsm" Nav be so
put 'hey seem resolved not TO have feudaI titles
ana courts monaster!es and tythes; gabeles, cor
wees and game laws. May be so-but it has not
been proved
IN conclusion, my lord, give me leave to sur
Ses'' uat II would be rs wise in us not to cry up
our sort OF government so much. IF it be better
tnan that of France, why want them to have one
Ike IL Most o! my neighbors are we'll enourh
content If they are but able to get good oyo6s
themselves, without thinking much about those
OF other people We are always calling the
rreAen our enemy, and representing .hc.r power
As SO dangerous to Europe; and why should we
tneh iret ourselves because they will not be hap
per 'han they are 1t would certainly be wise 10
let them alone; for by evincing such an eyerlast
ing anxiety about their form of government. 1 am
AFRAID that we shall give rise to suspicion, that
II IS their form OF government, and not the ambi
tl0n OF their chief, that we dread and aeains.
which We are about to make war
am, &c. &c.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The House of Commons consists of county
members and city.borough-members BE the
county great OF small, it sends two members
and as to the cities and boroughs, London and
Westminster, which contains eight hundred thou
sand persons, sends six members. while Old sa-
rum, Cation and many other places, Containing
not an hundred persons each, send each two mem.
bers The members are elected for seven years
The qualification for county members COOL a
year in land and 3OOL year IN land for borough
members.
The qualifications Of votes are too various 20
be half described. In counties, the freeholders
only vote, and those who do not form a twentieth
part OF the payers Of taxes. A house or bit Of
freehold land worth 40 shllings wear gives a
vote; while houses and lands to the amount Of
thousands year, ifretainlng any of the feual
Character, give no vote at all But the best Ac.
count OF this matlers 20 be found IN the petition
presented to the House Of Commons, and rec,.it ed
by that house on the 9th Of May, 1898. In tia,
petition, IT IS stated
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The President has no power TO dissolve the
congress or either of the houses nor to adjourn
their meetings, unless they disagree upon the
subject. Nor can he call them together but at
periods fixed by law, except on extraordinary
occasions.
II the President does not approve of bill pass.
ed by the two houses, he sends it back with his
objections-but 1.-two thirds oc both houses per-
severe, the bill becomes law.
The Congress- alone has power 70 coin money,
to raise troops, to build and equip saips
The privilege or writ of haGcas corpus cannot
be suspended, unless, when in cases of rebellion
or INVASION, The public safety may require it,
America has lately been invaded in several parts.
has had her towns burnt and plundered, her coast
rsvaged and devastated; and yet, the ha6eas cor
pns was not suspended.
Treason consists only in levying war against
the United States, or in adhering TO their enc
mics, giving them aid and comfort
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The qualifications for members, is merely that
OF having attained he age of years, and having
been seven years a citizen of the United States.
Asto the qualification of voters, il IS simply
mat OF hav ng paid taxes, and being in state 20
be called OH for taxes. There are, in the differ.
Ont states, slight differences in the regulations
as to voting, but generally and substantially the
paving oftaxes, small or great in amount, gives
arBht to vote OF course, as the president, Sc
nate and representatives are all chosen from this
source, they are all reSly the representatives Of
the people. tismanfestly government carried
on by the people through her delegates.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20


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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The king can declare war and make peace,
without any body's consent
The king grants pensions to whom he chooses,
under 5000 dollars year. He has more than
100000 PouRds year placed at his disposal, for
secret services, of whichno particular account is
ever rendered, even to parliament.
The House of Peers hold their seats by here
ditary right; but the king may make new peers,
whenever he chooses. They may old OF young,
present or absent, abroad OF at homo.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

:" No law shall be made by Congress. respecting
Z" an established religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof" No religious test is required
ofany man to qualify him tor any Office ANY man
may publish what he pleases about religion."-
No tythes in America. Marriages are settled III
der the eye of the civil magistrate if the parties
choose.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The American goveromsnt collects from The
people 10 Cd each year, in taxes, taking IL the
whole Of the population.
The President has none Of these.
Nobody ever knesls to the President or kiss.
Is his hand.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

This Mr. Burgoyne hiss just written circu.
lar letter to his neghbors in Essex, calling Ipon
them to spend their last shilling, if necessary. in
e war against the Emperor Of France, whom he
calls every thing but an honest man.
N. b. Mr.. Burgoyne has had this place for
more than thirty years VIII he now give Il nm.
seeing that money IS so much wanted for this iust
and necessary war
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
sxeiusive OF the fOtty .Gye Tor 80.

exclusive. OF the forty FIVE ior Scot
land 500
"That in this manner, majority of tie eatire
house is chosen, and are enabled, being naiori-
~, to decide all questions, in tie name oF the
whole people of England and Scotland.p
All the Ministers have seats IN one or the other
of the HOUSES, great number of tiler secretaries
and clerks besides. In 1903, when an account
of tins matter was ordere.lto be print ed bv the
house of commons, there were rs persons in that
house. who received, amongst them, 1904
pounds sterling year OF the public money
What was received III this way by the peers and
their families have no means of knowing But,
not only can members of either house enioy the
profits OF places or grants; thev Can receive ap-
pomtmenis and grants while they are members
They frequently take part in voting money to
themselves. But, ehcre is this safeguard, that in
some cases, at least, when member receives =
lucrative appointment, he vacates his seat, and
must, ifhe continues member, be reelected -
IL is, however, very rarely, that his " consti;u.
ents" refuse to re-eect HIM On Ia belle chose :
The king can dissolve the parliament whenever
be pieases; and the parliament has been dissoiv-
ed at every change of ministry for some time past
tie can al,o prorogue the house at his pleasure.
1.-THE king disapproveS Of bin, he rejects il
at once without assigning any reasons.
The king alone coins .loney, raises troops and
fits ont navies.
The privilege Of hn6eas CORPUS was SUSPENDED
IN England tor several Years, during Pitts admin
liStiation, when there was neither rebellion nor
INVASION.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
FABsTRACT

That II peers and the treasury, re-
turn bypcrmssOn and influence 40
"That 81 Commencrs return by nomi-
nation and influence ia
-
Total members returned by private
patronage, for England and Wales.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20
1t the king disaPproves OF bin, he rejects it
ut once without assigning any reasons.

1t IS treason to compass the death of the king;
ana this may be by writing or talking, and midi
lrectly as well rs directly. The crime of treason
there is against the United States that is TO saw.
against the people. BY an act of this kings
reign Ito last till his death and year longerl it
IS declared to be high treason to eadeayor TO over
awe the KING or either house of parliament, into
a change of measures or councils; at one time it
was high treason to send to any person N The do
'nlnions OF France, a bag of -four, fitch of ba-
can, or a bushel of potatoes.
In England, the Church Establishment receives
in rents and tythcs about an eighth part of the
amount OF the rental of the whole Kingdom. Ali
the bishops deans, prebends, and the greater part
OF the bene6ced priests are appointed by the
crown. There are test laws, which shut out
from political privileges great numbers of the
people; and men are frequently severely punish.
ed, put in felon's jails, and fined, and pilored
INTO the bargain, for writing, printing or publish
ing their opinions about religion. The bishops
have seats in the house ofpecrs Marriages are
not legal unless sanctioned by the priests of the
established church.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

The whole Of The civil government of the Uni.
ted States, President, Congress, Ambassadors
Ministers, do not cost 7OO0OL a year.
There are no Pensions, except granted by
Congress for actual aud well known services.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

TIE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
The chiefmagistrate is president, freely elect.
ed by the people every four years, and he must
be IS years of age.
The President receives compensation for his
services, which caI.not be augmented during his
presdencyi and this compensation is 25 900 dol.
lars or 5000 pounds sterling.
The President, with the consent of the Senate
who, are elected by the people, can make treaties
two thirds OF the senator's concur. With the
same consent, he appoints ambassadors, public
ministers, consuls, judges, &c.
The President may be impeached, and when
he IS tried in the senate, the chief justice is to
preside.
He can only be dismissed and DISQUALIFIED by
the senate; but besides that, he may be after.
wards, for the same offence, indicted, tried iudtr
cd and punished, according to law, like any Other
criminal.
The President cannot declare war nor can
he and the senate together do it; it is done by
the congress and is an act, passed by the repre-
sentatives of the people.
The President can give no pension, nor, even
with consent of the Senate, make any draft what
ever OF the public money--not even TO the amount
of dollar. Every thing of this sort is done by
the congress, comprising the whole of the repre-.
sentatives OF he people.
The Senate consists of two members from each
OF the states in the Union. They are elected by
the state legislatures, who have been elected by
the people. They Serve for four [sixl wears
The constitution positively forbids the granting
ofany title of nobility. Every senator is TO be
not under thirty years of age when elected, and
IS to be resident in the state for which he i.
elected.
The House ofRep escntatives consists of mem
bers from the several states, number proper
toned to the population of the states, according
70 the actual enumeration. They are elected fol-
two years.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

TIC LDgilsh government collects from thepco.
pie ~ loa. each year, including the whole pop
ulation, men, women, children, paupers. soldiers,
sailors, eonvicts and prisoners Of all sorts.
The KING has state coaches, horse-g,iards.
ioo'-gusrds, several places & parks at the public
expcnce.
People kneel, and kiss the kings hand.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

THAT As Commonsrs nominate
influence
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-09-20

TIE EyVGLIlSH CUT EFJN-HLyVI.
king, having the sovereign power settled on
his family by hereditary descent. His heir may
be an old man or woman, a boy or girl.
The kings civil lists amounts to more than
four millions of dclars annually, or 1,oOO,OO0
ofpounds sterling, besides the allowance of the
royal children, queen, SC. &c. amounting 10 more
than 100000 pounds more.
The king, withoutthe consent of any part of
the Legislature, makes treaties, and even treaties
of subsidy, agreeing to pay money TO foreign
powers. He appoints ambassadors, public MIN
listers, consuls, judges, and all other officers
whatever.
The king can do no wrong. His person is sa-
cred and inyiolable.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13
NEW HOTEL
AT BRISTOL.

G aNTcRD HORTON respectfully informs his
friends and ,he public, that lie has taken the
house formerly improved by tie Bristol Bsrk. u, xt
north Of the market, which he has ops ned for
n HCU5E or LNIfh I.HLAAl4 NJ.
Ladies' and pentemtn cat Be sccCn .Lcdaird with
boarding and lodging IN pie sni no alreeatle
manner-Fne. .Ciu5s and dinner parlits can also be
accon undated in lie best p, ssii le mernei- and
travellers will fcd good ertei'.iI mt't for tbem.
selves and suitable Accommodations for ther lors,s.
! he publ arsassured tat the u ost wl,n iung
exertons shall be employ ed 10 give every ss,isiac-
tion Bristol, Nov g. 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13
New LAND S-5Sr sac
II enterpyizng and industrious Ia
MRS, Meehames, &c.

THE Subscriber having a large quantity Of
i celieni LAND to soil Situated IA the conn,
tf Erie, Crawford. yinsngo. and Warren. IN
State of Pennsylvania, late the property Of the n
land Land Conrany, now ciirrs The same for sal
low prices. and liberal credits, in quantities TO
commu,late settlers, individuals aud companie
The TILE is clear and ihdispn,ab.e.--On pAymen
small portion OF the purchase money, warran
deeds Will be given, and sc curly taken ON the la
fos the balance.
Perhaps no part Of the western country comb
more natural adyAnisges, than The lands now of
Ell for sa!G.-SiYaioa near the heads of the nav
bic streams running into the great Ohio river.
a small distance from the town of Erie. by The T.
OF that narie. having The advantage OF the mark
and trade down French aud Broken-Strsw Greek
Pittsburgh, and other great towns on the Ohio
Nlssissippi 10 New.Urieans, transportai ion now
coming eisy and cheap by means of steam Boats
pIdly increasing, to Montreal in Canada; 10 De
it, and many hundred miles above TO the head
the Lakes at the same time becoming the poin
communication between the eastern aud ives,
states, by rivers and new ,urnpkes now corame
ms. the distance being but little more than II,
hundred miles TO New-York, Philadelphia, or II;
more. mast soon render il one of the most popul
and rich settlements west OF the Allegheny river
Tho lands are tmbered with sugar.mape, bee
OAK, chestnut, hickory, elm, ash, white wood,
cu"'De'' ous.erhut, oiack walnut, and some bea
tui groves OF p'ne-Thc soil is excellent, produc
in abundance every kind of grain, and pecuiiarl,
dapted TO grazing, abounding with springs and r
OF the Purest water.-ln no country can more ST
be Kept on the same number of acres of Land w
weii cleared and tnanaged.-Thc climate is N
mid than here, and remarkably healthy.-Consis
able portions of the counties in which these La
lay aTe settled, courts of justice, places Of pul
wofsh'p, and schools, are already esta bilshed !;
means are aaopted for the immediate erection c
College in the town OF Meadvile.
All persons desirous purchase are requested
call on the subscriber, who will shcw them the n.
OF the country and lands, and give them any furt
information reGuIred.--!ie will remain at Mr. y
an Eilred's, in Wexford, until The lst OF Decem
next, at Mr.. Esek A!drch's. in Providence, u
the l0th, and at Mrs. Co,treiPs, in Newport, Il
the 26th OF December
FREDERICK CRAR,
HIckford Aoremler Is, 1915 -.t
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13

III CUSDhLL'S DiHs.
Il fIE subscriber informs the pubic, lie has, in ad-
dItlonto his former nas lipery, eiecied Eep
machine for cardog Wool Of the finest quality; and
w'li be able In future 10 have wool, oi all grades,
carded in the best manner.
lie also continues the ccIoripg and finishing Wool
en- Cloths, as usual. Likewise viii mhuuisc.ufe
common or merino Wool into Plains, satin,,is,t as
simeres, Panneiz, &c. &c on very reasonable terms
Whe the subscriber thanks his numeiou, friends
and customers for the many fayors received, lie
takes the liberty OF urging be pa, neh Of ou,stand
ing accounts, multiplicity 0f which are now IN
sctl'ed on his books. SAAiCEL CLARKE.
Porismoufh. Juhy9, 1915
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13
VaAuabA Probeyty---t0r sale.

M subscriber, xpectnb 70 ien ie it,ln tlns
town, oileis To- sale, the ROUSE, IN than, g.
street, in which he live, With the LOTS dioin.
ing The siiu atiHn is certrsiit has an aJvantage-
Gus font on Taames.street, and very extensive
southern front. Posse ion ct The House viii be
given teiy-possessicn Of thc Sbcp, ii. &C
given Oh the I2th day of april next So,
lie viii also sell the LOTS adjpi,in9 the Estate Of
the late George Champln, Esq The. are ,ely cen.
yenently situated for House Lots--ah'ost IN the
centre Of the town,
lie will also lease, either fer thcc, OF five years
his FARM, on Sachueast point, in the town of
Middetowr-,hs Farm is very valuable, ara very
well known. For terms appl, 10 him
NAril J.. HAZARD.
.hezynort, November l5 1915
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For Sale,

THE FARM of the subscriber, situated in Po
L mouth, one half mile south of Bristol Fe
containing about 60 acres, with a Dwelling Hot
Barn and other out houses, in good repair.
whole will be sold on reasonable terms For par
uars, apply to the subscriber living on the preDi
JOHN ANTHONY
Portsmouth. July 10, 1915.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13

hEAL ESI ATE-FoR SALE.
"'': !E subscriber offers for sale his Estate sit
= led IN Tbanes-streety nexi south of the bI
Market. 1t contains three shops in front, and Il,
con' cnient yard, good well OF water, barn, &c.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber
ing on the premises. SAMUEL WATSON
.ie.ebo't, September q, 1915.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-12-13
For sale,

ElYE.TWELFTHS of Cotton Manufactory,
ate in North kiHgsterVn, about one mile f
Hickford 1t has stream of water sufficient to
perae 1000 spindles, and ha. now in operation
with clearinghouse and other necessary Bu
inSs, all IN good repair. Seldom has property
sessing so many advantages been offered for sale
The terms viii be liberal and may be known by
plying TO JOHN HAWKINS, at the Factory, or to
BERIAH s. DANIEL WAITE
Nerporf, J,ioe Z 1915 N'r