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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24
C ON G R E S s.
IN sENATE.-Feb. is.


The joint resolution from the house, re-
questing the President of the United
States to present medals to captains Stew
art and Biddle of the navy, &c. were read
the second time.
The bill to authorize the opening and
working copper mines on lake Superior
was refused third reading, and of course
rejected.
The bill for the relief of John Redman
Coke was ordered to third reading.
Mr.. Hnrper obtained leave, and intro
duced a bill to establish a law library at the
seat of government, for the use of the SUI
.preme Court of the United States which
was read and passed to its second reading.
. MIR. Harper, also, leave being obtained,
introduced bill to limit the right of appeal
from the Circuit Court of the District Of
Columbia !; which passed to second read
ing. '.E
Mr.. Barry, from select committee, re-
ported bill relating to settlers on the
lands of the United States which passed
to a second reading.
Several bills, the order for this day, were
postponed to Monday and Others receiv
ed from the House of Representatives
were referred to various committees.
The Senate spent part of the day il
the consideration of Executive business
after which, it adjourned to Monday.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24

had no object beyond that of making useful and
practical men. Hence their great attention to
geometry, drawing and map making, srchitec-
tare, c'vil and military, and chemistry applied to
the arts. ~
I 1 may have forgotten some minor branches, in
the haste with which this has been written. but
none OF important character. In all the business
OF this world, the two great points are, first to
Lay down good plan, and, second, to give TO il
complete and constant execution This first is a
lesis.at We dutyi the second, executive OF minis
terial. Failure is generally in the last What
IN this country we have particularly TO guard
against is, want of authorization in both teachers
aud pupils, and spirit of jot6iny and msney.n,ak-
ing IN pubic agents These besetting sins grow
out of (what we have much reason 10 value) the
universal spirit of trade ana commerce among us.
Can you find r ::-,ss,asaa;y; Tor them.
Yours respectfully and sincerely,
J. ARMSTRONG.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24
Lcan.nniea.ea tar d. N.a.lsnal .aaggea,.l
a short sketch Of the public life Of
JAMES MONROE.
ConcLuded1

Mr. Monroe was employed in this mis-.
sion about three years. A trust more diff.
ticult in its execution has seldom been
committed to any citizen. France had
risen, en- masse, in defence of her rights.
and all Europe was conyuIsed. Mr.. M.
was appointed, in consequence of his
known attachment to republican govern
meut, which was, in fact, that of bis own
country. 1t was anticipated that re
would inspire the rulers of France with a
confidence--tbat he would not intrigue
with the neighberiug powers, aud hoped
that he might, therefore, preserve, ia the
French government, a friendly disposition
towards the Unird States. To those
neighboring powers he could do 10 harm,
even ifhe had been so disposed. While
the government Of the United States main.
tanned impartial neutrality, those powers
could have no cause Of complaint. 1t was
the duty of Mr.. Monroe, as an honest man,
to be faithful TO his principles. He was
So Ut his jealous exertions to serve his
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24
ID . Nj II S L / c..

ON MILITARY EDUCATION
We are obliged BIZ the gentleman to whom il
is addressed, with permission 10 publish the fol.
lowing interesting and scientific letter
Copy Of a letter from General John Armstrong,
late Secretary of Ipar, to colonel IL NJ JoL1son
Of the House Of Representatives.
La Borgetie (near Red IIook,)
10Th January, 1916.
DEAR sIR-Finding you engaged on tile sub
iGa of Military schools, it may not be amiss to
give you the outlines OF those of France, which
fine and much attention on the part of The gov
crnm.'Ht have brought to great perfection. Tbs
may Inc the more necessary, as have seen no
printed work on the subject, and as know no
officer Of your army sufficiently conYersant with
details 70 supply the defect,
After the fail OF hobesPiefre, when the storms
of the revolution had somewhat subsidized, the
National convention turned its attention TO mill
tsry education, having Qike ourselyes) frequent
ly seen and felt the aant oft in their public of.
fcers Outof this arose the institution, called
the Pobfechilic Schoois--in which science became
the basis OF military service. In these schools
certain number of students was annually admit.
ted, after having upon previous examination, sa-
tisEec tho conditions of Che programme ofadn,is-
sion, VIZ. knowledge Of arithmetic, algebra, as
; far as equations (ncluded) and geometry
When sufficiently Isd here, they are sent
TO the School II duplication, in which theory is
reduced 20 practice.
The plan of one ofthese schools gives YOU the
plan Of all-it is as follows, viz
MILITARY FUxCTToNAEIEs.
Colonel, commanding.
Chief of Battalion.
! Quartermaster, Treasurer.
8 Captains
8 Leuena
8 Sub-Lieutenants.
8 Fencing Masters.
Drum-Major, and
3 DruInmers
The Colonel should be selected, with great At.
tcntion to his morals, manners, tempers and Ito.
rary att1inmerts. lie should be well ACQUAINTED
with all the branches taught in the school. be.
cause It makes al important part Of his duty tn
inspect the progress of his students He is s;s,
tionary with them.
The ClRefof BGtafoa Captains and Lieutea.
ants, take cOgnlzance OF the food, clothing .nd
equipments Of the students, maintain d,sc;pline
and direct, in person, tbc military exercises
and duiie-.
The Qaa'"er master TreasHreris charged with
the fiscal part Of the esiablisliment--recepts and
expenditure Of money, contracts, &c
The tenciHg yNosfers give lessons on the u
Ses OF the sword three times a week. duriap ,he
hours Of recreation.
CiOa FIncionaries:
Professors Of Analysis and Mechanics
OfChemstry.
o. descriptive Geometry.
1 OF Fertilization.
of Architecture
OF Analysis, applied 10 Geometry.
1 OIpr'dge, c.mh aud cord max ing, and
3 Cfdrswing.
To these are occasionally added,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, Feb. IL.

On motion of Alr. yard, of N. ]. the
petition of Benjamin Smith, presented ON
the 18th March, 1894, and 10th of Febru-
airy, 1905, was referred to the committee
of pensions and revolutionary claims.
The following petitions were presented
and referred
By Mr. Smith, of Md. the petition Of
Campbell p. White, distiller in Balti-
more, praying remission of the duties
imposed on his distillery, for the time he
was unable to use it, on account of him
self and his assistants being called into the
militia service of the United States.
BY Mr.. Jennings, the petition of Mr..
Purcell, praying to be paid for two horses
lost in the service of the u. States.
BY Mr.. Smith, of Nd! petition of sun.
dry inhabitants of Baltimore, praying that
the act imposing stamp duty on bills of
exchange and notes discounted may be re-
pealed.
BY Mr.. baltimore, petition Of George
Fisher, praying for presumption right to
the lauds on which he has made improve
ment, lying in the Mississippi territory
from which lands he is required to remove
by the proclamation of the President of
the United States of the 10Th December
last.
BY Mr.. Jennings, petitions from sun
dry inhabitants of the Indiana territory
praying to the same purpose with the petit
ton last stated.
BY Mr.. baltimore, the petition of Win
throp Sergeant, praying for the renewal of
warrant for 400 acres of land granted
to him for services in the revolutionary
war, which warrant he lost in the unfortu
nate expedition under Gen. st. Clair a.
gainst the Indians.
On motion of Mr.. Husar, the House
proceeded to consider the resolution sub
mitted by him yesterday.
Mr.. Hugar made few remarks in sun
port of the resolution; and called the at
tention of the House to the correspond
ence which took place long since between
Congress and Mrs. Washington and the
pledge then given to the nation on this in
teresting subject.
Mr.. Root of N. York, said he was I'M
willing for one to agree to the considera-
ton of the resolution, but did not desire to
make any remarks against it. He knew.
he said, that it was considered political
heresy to oppose any thing plumed with
the name of Washington, bat on this occa-
sion he should disregard that imputation.
Ii had once been attempted to erect a
mausoleum, an Egyptian pyramid TO him.
and he presumed such was the object of
the resolution now offered. Such an en-
terprise be was unwilling to second not
because the fame and virtues of Washing.
ton had less effect on his mind than on O.
Tiers /; but because he wished to protect
that fame, which he reyered. Mr.. r.
said this resolution declared the fame Of
Washington perishable, if a monument of
marble be not erected to perpetuate it,
Sir, his fame fills the four quarters of the
globe, and will survive long after your
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24
Unprecedented Good Fortune
Grand National Lottery.


Goth DAYS Drawing.
No. a6,284
Came out of the wheel capital prizeof
100000 Dollars.
Thissticket was divided ard sold in a half a quar-
ter and two eighth parts by
G.. s. r.. WAITE,
And extraordinary to relate, on the following day
in the same LOTTERY,
NO. IL, 9S1
Game out also another capital prize of
10000 Dollars,
(which ticket was also divid ed and sold in a half,
and two quarter parts by
G. & r. WAITE.
tits worthy of remark, that four of the capital
prizes of $4,000 dollars in til2 same lottery was
obtained at their Offices. Three of which are
lodged by G. 6, r. WAITE, in the Manhattan
and the other one (Which they have already paid)
is in the Bank of Baltimore.
In Southern lottery, last season, they sold in
quarters OF tickets, capital prize of
$4,000 Dollars, 4
And in lottery an,ecedent, they sold the high.
est prize ever drawn by one number III the United
Stairs, viz.
10000 Dollars,
Aud in the New York Lottery all three of the ca
pital prizes, viz.
10000 Dolls. 90, ZOO Dolls. 0,00O Dolls.
This is full confirmation Of the superior good
fortune attending tickets purchased of G. & Il.
WAITE, as in nearly all lotteries i'll which they
have taken an active interest they have disposed
of most of the capital prizes and trust, that in an
ensuing lottery, when they will re.commence the
sale of tickets, their shares, well whole ones,
will be attended with the same good fortune
q
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24

% COUNTRY .JfERCHqNTS,
CAN NOW GET ASSIGNMENTS OF
COTTON F.aRN,S,
Spun at the Richmond Cotton .Manufactory
ON APPLICATION TO
WILLIAM ANDERSON,
Principal agent
.aueuss16. IF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-24

The Senate yesterday passed, by unanimous
consent, the resolution from the House OF Repre-.
sentatives, respecting the remains OF General
Washington.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-26
Land for Sale.

-gyHE subscriber wishes to sell a trac'
I. of Land in Fairfax county, con
tanning $50 acres. From actual expert
ments, it is found to be well adapted t.
clover and plaster. a very inccnsidera
bic quantity of which vii make it supe
rior land; as at present the greater pa
is really fertile. The situation Of th,
property is desirable. being about orr
quarter of mile from the stage road
leading from Alexandria to Occoquan
and not farther from Mr.. Janney's mill
and Accotinck creek, through whic
channel the purchaser MAY convey hl'
produce to any market lying upon tt
sea-board Persons anxious to purchas
may be shewn the land by Mr.. Keagt
living on the premises.
john M. NJ Carly.
MARCH, Is tt
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ITCH CURED

BIZ once a.sing Lees Sovereign Ointment.
The proprietor informs those persons
and families who are suffering under this
disease, against the infection OF whcf
no person is safe) thatif this ointment is
used at night on going to bed it never
fails to perform cure by the following
morning, as thousands who have used II
during the last ten years can testify. Inc
peculiar excellencics of this inialllbie re
medy for the itch, over every other, are
the Certainty Of cure bya single aPphca-
ton; the ingredients being SO innocetn
as to be applied with perfect safety to the
tenderest infant, and its being not only
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-26
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
Plan and Terms of Subscription.

Plan and FERNS OF subscription.
When The Publi-he submitted the pre-
ceding notice of his intention to under
take this national publication, although il
had long occupied his reflections. he was
not fully aware Of its importance, for he
had never suspected what the fact really
lis, that there is 40 where eytant an au-
Ithentic published copy OF the most impor.
liant State Paper in the annals OF The
Iworld.
The O,iginal Declaration of Indepen-
ldence, as deposited in the Secretary OF
States Office, was happily preserved
when so many valuable papers we're con
sumed by the enemy. without dwelling
anon slight differences, inaccuracies, o.
omissions, tie first words which present
themselves in cur printed copies, and
even as they are Of record OF the Journal
|of the Old Congress. are as follow:
T ga Declaration by the Representative
|5f the United States Of America il Cor
gress assembled, "--wberess il the Orig
nal the Declaration is thus headed -
The Unanimous Declaration of the
thirteen United States OF America"
This is not mere verbal distinction
It involves difference in principle. Does
liz become Americans to be careless or
this subject, or ought Interpolation or al
teration of any kind to be permitted in .
public document so sacred ? Ought ii not
Ito be faithfully preserved and transmit
ted to pusterity word for word, letter foI
letter, and point for point ? The Anne
ycan public will unhesitatiogly answer
Yes aud the publisher stands pledged
| 10 have it so engraved, and to acCompa-
lay it with the requisite proofs Of authen
ITCHY.
The size OF the Paper will be Sc inches
10y "a. 1t will be manufactured by Mr..
Amies. in his best manner and of the very
lbest materials.
The Design, which is from the pencil
of Mr.. Bridport, will be executed in imi-
l5ation of Bias Relief; and will encircle
le Declaration as Gordon of honor, SUI
aounted by the Arms of the United
fates. Immediately underneath the
! rms Will be large medallion portrait Of
eneral George Washington, supported
10y cornucopiae, and enbellished wit.
pears, Flags, and other Military trophies
| Id emblems. On one side of this me
| alton portrait, will be similar portrait
d John Hancock, President Of Congress,
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Hohn's A, IT, Bilious Pills.

The operation of these pills is perfect
mild, SO as to be used with safety by Pc
rs in every situation, and OF every ages
They are excellently adapted to cary
off superfiuous bile prpuaent It's more
abide secretions--to restore amend their
appetite---to produce free perspiratianr
and thereby prevent colds which IS 50 OIL
ten of fatal consequences. a dose never
fails te remove cold if taken on flrst ITS
.appearance-hey are celebrated fer re-
moving haDitual costiveness--slckness a,
the stomach and severe head-ache--and
ought to be taken by all persons ON a
change Of climate,
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The Declaration Of fndepen-
/ dence.

We have no authentic copy Of Thu
most important State Paper, the very ba
sis that supports the proud column OF A.
merican Liberty; none, at least, on whch
the eye of taste can rest, for a moment
with satisfaction. Whg hare ace not 2
The English nation, still proud o.
their Magma Chartar, though every pro-
vision it contains has been trampled upoE
Iby the bold ambition of their rulers, hay<
published edition after edition of this IL
lstrument, each more splendid than II
predecessor. Sir William Blackstone
has collated and commented On It'll,
fine copy of Magma Chartar has been ex
IceIled by latter specimens of art. and the
Ifac-sirniles of the scales and signature
have made every reader of taste in Grea
Britain acquainted. in some degree, NJ
lmerely with the state Of knowledge an
of art at the period in question, but wit,
the literary attainmenfs, also, of Klng
John. Kiag Henry, and their +" Barons
bold"
Surely the Declaration of America
Indenendeuce is, at least, as well enti-
lied to the decorations Of art as the Mag
ma Chartar OF England and # the fac-si-
niles of the signatures ofthe patriots who
signed it were published in America, il
would serve to crafty curiosity, at least
as laudable as that which calls for imita
lions of the correspondents of Junius. OF
Of the aristccracy that wrested the En-
y'ish Charter from the reluctant monarch
Of the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
he principles of our Declaration Of indie
9endence are spread out before the eyes
If the world, the more they will De al
nired, by foreign nations as well as oul
own and every innocent and honest de
vice that may serve to attract attentlo
toward them. will serve, also, to promote
the great cause of public liberty. Sue
an embellished edition as will render
an ornament to an apartment, wi! haye
a tendency to spread the knowledge {
its contents, among those who wou"
otherwise have turned their thoughts bu
lightly towards the subject. Such an 6
dition will serve to place it continual
under the eye of man. woman, and chill.
in family, it will associate the pleasure
bie ideas of elegance and ornament wit
the history of the transaction itself. AM,
familarize those principles which form
or ought to form, the very bond and &c.
ment of political society. Norris it o.
small moment that such an edition, we.
executed. will serve as specimen OF the
state of the fine arts amongst us at the pre-.
sen day. Actuated By these views, the
subscriber proposes TO publish
A Splendid Edition Of the Declaration
Of Independence,
Which shall be, in all respects Ame
Irican. All the necessary materials shall
be manufactured IN this count y, and ex
lpressIy for this publication. The Designs
! the Ensrayings shall be the work of Anne
|merican Artists the publication through
out shall afford evidence Of what our CT
tizens have done in politics and Can do
in art.
Philadelphia, March, 1916.
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Hamil!en's Essence and Extract Of
Mustard.

A safe and eiiectual remedy for acute
and chronic rheumatism, govt asthnatIc
govt, palsy, lumbagoo, numbness, white
swellinss, chilblainss sprains, bruises, pam
In TIE face and neck, etc.
This valuable remedy is prepared both
in fluid state and in pills, and thus excel
Iently adapted both for external and ~
ternaiuse.
The pills operate mildly by insensibie
eerspiration. expelling the superauous
and Morbid humors they are highly cor
dial to the stomach, create appetite, aid
digestion, remove flying pains, and cold
or windy complaints in the stomach or
bowels.
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and,
For Boston.
Prince " illiam Couaty Court, }
,June 4th. 1916. {

ON the motion of Edward Brooke.
late sheriff of Prince William Couny,
to whom the estate of Robert Carter. de.
ceased, hath been committed it is Or.
dered, that the said sheriff do give pubic
notice to the creditors of SAID Robert
Carter, by advertisement, in some pub.
lie newspaper published in Alexandra,
and at the court house door, that tier
present their claims, duly authenticated,
for payment, on or before the first Mon.
day in August next, at which time the
court will proceed to distribute the estate
amongst those whose claims are then ey.
ibited.
A Copy-Test,
Philip D. Daw, C. c.
June IL If
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FRENCH GOODS.

Landing at Lawrason & Fowle's wharf.
from the schooner Morning Star, =.
r, Page, master, from HaYre de
Grace,
case white and black grapes,
/ do Lavantine handkerchiets, with
colorcd borders
Long black and white silk gloves
casa mems and wohen's black
and white silk hose
2 do Florences, assorted colors
Q do Levantine do do
4 do tafetas do do
do ladies kid gloves, assorted
sizes and colors
do mems leather gloves
ditto green sewing silk for UNI
brellas
ditto sewing silk, assorted coils.
Do. Oil skin hat covers,
/ Do. Cambrics,
Do. Long Lawns, Cambria hks
Shirt buttons,
| Dc. White Chip Hats,
l do. black and white Grape, and
gauze fans,
The above goods were purchased Wit
cash, and selected by the best houses al
Lyons and Paris, and will be sold at a
small advance by,
]. & /. Vowel,
Lawrason 6 Fow'e.
ALSO,
Landing from said Schooner and for sal
:as above
Is pipes old ccgniac brandy, o.
superior quality
go cases champagne, 2 dozen eaci
60 ditto medoc claret, 2 dozen eac'
May 7
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Land for Sale.

One hundred and sixty acres Of first
rate Plaster Land, adjoining the town
of Centeryille, upon which there is an
excellent orchard of choice fruit and to.
Ierab'e good Improvements. 1t is well
with water, and the turnpike
road passes directly by it. NO sltsati'n
can be more healthy, nor any sod better
adapted to the use Of Plaster Ct fafls'-~
This land will be sold cheap, and upon
such credit as may suit the purchaser
Apply to William Il. FoOte, near a.
iexandria, or to
James L. Tripleit,
Near the premises
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Burr Mill Stone Mandatory
Benz. Broom and Son,

BelY. E'05tN ana DOT,
Respectfully inform the Public that
thew haze commenced the manufacture
of BURR MILL STONES, on the cor
ner of Patrick and Cameron streets. IN
the towo Of Alexandria, where they are
ready to receive any orders with which
they may be favored, and will execute
them with all despatch and in the best
ner.
They haze received an assortment Of
Bolting Cloths
OF good quality, and intend keeping a
constant supply.
May 4 I'll
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..os, consisting OF
WINES.

..os, CONSISTING OF
WINES.
500 cases Claret >
100 casks ditto, SO gallons each
so cases Vim de Grave
Is ditto Hermitage
6pipes oil proof Brandies
Soft shejled almonds
Smyrna Pigs
Filberts
SO boxes Prunes
"a cases Olives
"a do. Anchoyies
IL do. Capers
cases Mamma in fakes :. =
cask blue Nitrol IS g
5 bales Alexandra SIENNA
500 reams writing paper assorted
10 bales Wrapping do.
French lawns assorted,
Silk stockings
Do. Purses
Ditto gloves, ladies and gentlemen's,
Kid aad castor ditto, do. do.
Florence silk assorted
Sewing silk
A cases grapes, assorted colours
224 fancy baskets
IS boxes clarified soap
Perfumery, an assortment,
Is offereGtor sale on accommodating
:erms, by
Adams, Herbert 81 Go.
May s8 tt
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Nurse " anted.
July "a

A white woman of good character ,I, VIZ
Aear of an eligible situation as Ln'' tfs
provided she will az ee 70 go wv
country. on application to the f'r ~
July "a
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They have been found remarkably eth
catious in preventing and curing disor
aers attendant on long voyages, and
should be procured and carefully presers
ed for use by every seaman.
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July 10
BACON.

Just received quantity Of well cr.e q
Bacon, proportion sn'''
liams, suitable for Family Use.
Butts q CdroGa'
July "a o.
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Flour s. Grocery Business,

THE Subscribers, uLd the firm os
JAMES FLEMING and %. have com y.
menced the Flour and Gro cry Business,
in the Store lately occupiei by MIR. d.
MEL Cawood.
Joseph Vaudeville.
saml. B. Larmour,
James Fleming.
July "a o