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Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1806-04-21
Majority for Mr.. Strong, 1862

Majority for Mr.. Strong, 1862
"a towns remain, from which we have
seen no returns; these towns will un-
doubtedly give more votes Tor Mr.. Sui
Ivan than for Mr.. Strong hut the re-
election of our present erthy Chief
Magistrate is considered as certain.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
WASHINGTON, April 9.

On Monday the Houfe Of Representatives
were excluhvely engaged until 5o'clock, with
clofed doors, in difcu(ling the propriety of TAX
ing OF the injunction Of fecrecy relative to the
meaiures taken on Spanifh affairs, which ifTuei
in taking off the Injunction of fecrecy. The fol-
lowing is the journal of thefe proceedings. Long
as 1t is, II Is but fkeleton. Such, however, as
It is, it will be read with deep iuteret. We
have not time to accompany thefe proceedings
with any calculating remarks. We fhall mere
ly fay, that there appears TO have been, on this
fuhieet, an honet divertity of opinion, which
refulted in the adoption Of meafhres of pacific
eombLtt7ioa, by large majority. On the final
Paifage offhe bill, the whole votes were $50,
OF which as republican votes were in favor of
the bill, and % republican and 81 federal Tin.
Guiding every federal member that votcd) a.
gainnH. Nat. Int.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
FRIDAY, January 10.

The lIoufe, according TO the order ofthe day,
again refoIved itfelf into committee of the
wbele l1onfe, on the report of the committee
to- whom was referred melTage and commune
cation from the Preiident of the u. S. of the
9th OF Dec. laft, and the documents accompany
ing the fame, alto on two refolntions refer
red TO the fame committee of the whole Houf.
on Friday Taft; and on one other refoIution re-
ferred to the fame committee on Tuef;Iay laft I;
and after Tome time fpent therein, Mr. Speaker
returned the chair and Mr.. GREGG reported,
that the committee had, according TO order had
the faid report and refolutions under confidcra-
ton, and directed him to report to the Houfe
their disagreement to the refoution contained in
the report of the committee aforefaid, alto their
agreement to the frft of the two refolntions re.
ferred to them on Friday lat with fundry u.
amendments and further, that the faid com.
mittee of the whole Houfe not having time Ia
go through the whole Of the bufinefs referred 10
them, had directed him to move the Houfe for
leave to fit again.
On the quehion that the committee of the
whole Houie have Ieascto fit again,
1T paIed in the negative.
Ordered, That the report of the committee OF
the whole Houie do lie on the table.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08

One wo,i more, fir, before I'conch,de. Gen.
tlemen mifea!cnlate IF they fnppofe that mere
authority (much lefs at fecond hand) will do
for us. They muit f.ew us fomething better
before we fwallow their rcfolu,ion. IT'S an
inhrrnity, FIR. Of my nature that I cannot yield
to the impo6ne found Of great names-they
never did and they never E,all put me to filence,
or drive me from my purpofe. am apprizetl
OF the fecret denunciations which are on foot,
and defpife them. They fhall never affect
mel came into public life with theie princi.
Piles, and will leave it with them, leave it when
I may.
(De6ate to be continued.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
MONDAY, IAN. l3.

The Houfe reiumed the confederation of the repor,
OF the committee of The whole Houfe of FRIDAY Ian.
WhereuPon motion made and the auction bein,
put 'hat the laid report be recommended to the
eonm'ttse of the whole Houfe /. paG.d
III the negative and then the fecond amendment
reported by the fad committee 10 the fri refoution
referred to them, being again read, as followe,h-
rike out the words any rn7o,dsayy esaenec, 7pJ;b
may be '1enrreda tie aferesuf Bel4recn f6r IT, s. and
forrgn naoas and nfert "G, rbeoecs 4oJ;eb nav BE-
isf"r,efi" s pare6g pHe Scor6 tt,,i.o,ies iiog on
eft5e E1iGiGoti.'
The quefioh then taken that the fIoure do con-
cur withthe committee of the whole Houfe in their
agreement to The iaid amendment, and refolyed in
afirmative-Yeas 74--Nays 58.-as follow
IfHs-Meirs Andrrfop, Archer, Bard, ,BaTett
Bed'nger, Bottom, Broom. !. Campbell, Galley,
Cnittenden' Claiborne, Clark, ]. Clay, M. Clay,
Clinton, jun. Clopon, Covingtop, Dana, Davenport,
Jun. Ellis Ely, Fowler, Garrett, Coldiboroueh,
Gray, Hamilton, Iia1ings, Holmes, Hough Jones,
Kelly, Kenan, Leib, Lewis, Jun. LiTinEion, Lyon,
Marion, Mailer, M'Creery, Meriwether, N. r.
Moore, T Moore, Morrow, yrg. Mofely, J. Mel
Ion, Newton, Jun. NicholTon, Pitk.n, Jun. Quincy,
]. Randolph, Res, Pen Summons, Iohn Cotron
smith, ]. Smith, s. Sn1ith Spaldpg, stanGs ,steira,
Stnrges, Taggart Tallmadge, Tenny, p. R. Thompfon,
7. W. Th'npfon, Trigs, Van Cortlandt, Van
Reniieiaer, Yerplanek, Wadfwofth, Wickes, d. r.
Williams, M. Williams, Wilton, Winnon.--74.
NAYs--Melirs. AlRsn. Barker, Bidwell, Bifop,
BIount, Brown, Boyle, Bryan, Bntler, G. w. Camp
bell, Chandler, Conrad, Cook, Crovninheld, Cuts,
Darby, Dekfon Earle, Early, Elliot, Elmer, Eppes,
Findey, Fix, Gregg, Green, Haley, Helms, Eoi.
land Jaekion, Knight, LAMBERT, Magruder, Nor
row, Ohio, r. Mellon, DIN, Pugh, r. M. RAN
dolph, Rhea, Ten. Richards RufTell. Sally, Sand
ford, Sehuneman, seaver, Sloan Smile. OBJ Smith,
Southland, Stanton, Thomas, Tracy, Vsrnurn, Wal.
ton j. Whi;ehl, K. Whtehiil, NJ Williams,
Wynns--5s.
The third and Ian amendment reported by the
committee Of the whole Houfe the fad frl refo-
Iuhon' to nier' after the words "err Aa0pn," the
words ,edts71H> Of 7cir' was, on the auction put
thereuPon, agreed to by the Houie.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRrDAY, the e,h of December. 1sos.

FRIDAY, the 9Th of December, 1905.
The Speaker laid before the Houfe letter
and communication from the Prelident of the
u. S. which were read.
Ordered, That the fad letter and commupi.
cation, together with the documents accom-
panying the fame, he referred to Mr.. John Ran
dolph, Mr.. Nicholfon, MIR. John Cotton Smith,
Mr.. Mumford, Mr.. Williams of S. c. MIR. Bid
well and Mr.. Brown. -
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
SATURDAY, January IL.

The Houfe proceeded to coufider the report Of the
committee OF the whole Houic made yeRerday, on
the report Of the committee to whom was referred
the neliage and communication from the prefiden,
OF the u. S.of the 9th Of December Ian, and undry
revolutions pr the Sd aud 9Th innants-wherenpcn
The refolution contained in the report Of the com.
mittee On the Preadents mesge aforefad being read
IL the words following, to wit
'P9'oivad, That fueh number Of troops not ez-
eeedng as the Prefident Of the u. s.
iha deem fueient 70 protect the fouthern frontiers
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08

row the faid tum or any part thereof, in behalf
OF me u. s. at arate Of intereR not exceeding S
per centu'n per a,nun, and fhall caufe IN &C.
count of the expenditure thereof to be laid be-
fore Convrets as ioon as may be.
.Refoived. That the additional duty Of two
and half per centum ad valorem, impofed by
an ACT, entitled" An act furthcrt To protect the
commerce and feemen of the u. S. agaiuft the
Barbary powers" be continued for
years,
Ordered, That the faid refolutions he COM
mitted to the committee of the whole Houfe, to-
whom is committed the before mentioned report
ut the committee on the ,nei1aee and commu-
nication from fhe Prefdent of the u. S.,of the
Sth Of December lat.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
THURSDAY, the 9th of JANUARY.

The Houfe, according TO the order of the
day, again refolved itfrlf into committee of
the whole Houfe, on the report of the commit
tee to whom was referred meiTaee and com
intimidation from the PreGdent Of the u. S. of
the 9Th of December lat, and the documents
ACCOMMODATING the fame, as affo on two refou-
tons referred to the fame committee of the
whole Houfe, on Friday lat, and on one other
ref"lution referred to the fame committee on
iuefday lat, and after fome time fpent there.
in, MIR. Speaker returned the chair and Mr..
GREGG reported, that the committeeman. ac.
cording to order, again had the faid report and
retoiutions under confederation, and made a
further progrefs therein, but not having time to
go through the fame, had directed him TO move
the Honfe for leave to fit again.
RC/ofurd, That this Houfe will, Tomorrow.
again refolve itfcf into committee ofthc whole
Houie on the faid report and refolutions.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
TUESDAY, ian. Ii.

The Houfr refimed the confederation of the report
~ the committee Of the whole Houfe Of Friday afl
WhcreupoD,
The fra refolution reported By the fad committee
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
MONDAY, the 9th of JaNuARy, lsoe.

/ The Houfe according to the order of the day,
refolved itft'f into a committee of the whole
Houfc, on the report Of the committee to whom
were referred the ,mri!agc and communication
from the Preiidemt OF the u. S. Of the 9th Of De-
cember lat, and the documents accompanying
the fame, as ALTO on the rrfolutions referred to
the faid committee of the whole HOMIE on Friday
lat and after fome time fpent therein, Mr..
Speaker returned the chair, and Mr.. GRsGo
reported, that the committee had. according TO
order, had the iaid report and refolutions under
confederation, and made fame progrefs therein,
hut not having time to go through the fame,
had directed him to move the Houfe for lravcio
fit again. -.., .-st-
Rsjoisrd. That this Houfe will, Tomorrow,
again refolve itfelf into committee OF the whole
Houfe, on the fad report and refolutions.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
"WEDNESDAY, the 9Th Of JANUARY.

The Hou.e according to the order of the dav.
again refo!ved itfelf into committee of the
whole Houle, on the report of the committee TO
whom was referred ncfIage and communica
tion from the PeeGdent of the u. S. of the 9Th
OF December lat, and the documents accom-
panying the fame, as ale. on two refolutions re-
ferred to the fame committee of the whole
Houie on Friday laf, and one other refoution
referred to the fame, committee of the whole.
lioute on Tuefday lat and after fome time
iPent therein, Mr.. Speaker returned the chair,
and Mr.. GREGG reported, that the committee
had, according 10 order, again had the fad re-
port and IefoIntions under confederation, and
made fome progref, therein, bu, no, having
time to go through the fame, had directed him
to move the Hoafe for leave to fit again.
Efiof1rd, That this Houfe will tomorrow,
again refolve itfelfinto committee of The whole
iouie, on the laid report and refolutions.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-04-08
TUESDAY, the 9TH of JANUARY, 1906.

81. TUESDAY,, inc 7tn or JANUARY, 1906.
On motion made and fcconded, that the
Houfe do come to the following refolution:
RejoiveI. That any arrangement of limits he.
tween the u. S. and Spain, which fl,all fecure
to her an ample barrier on the iide of Mexico,
asd to the u. S. the countries watered by the
Miiiiflippi, and to the eafward of it. will meet
the appreciation and fupport of this Houfe and
Ordered, That the third refolution be COM
mitted to the committee of the whole Ioufe, to
whom is referred the report of the committee
on the meiiagc and communication from the
Prefident of the u. S. of the 9th of December
Iaft, and the documents accompanying the fame
AS alto two rcfolutons referred to the fame
committee of the whole HoIfe on Friday lat.
The Houte then, according to the order of
the day, again refoIved itfelf into a committee
OF the whole Honfe. on the faid report and re.
folution, and after fome time fpent therein, Mr..
Speaker refumedthe chair, and Mr.. GsFGG re.
ported, that the committee had, according TO
order, again had the faid report and rcfolutions
under confederation, and made further pro-
grefs therein, but not having time 70 go thro'
the fame, had directed him to move the HouGe
for leave to lit again. .os.
Rejolzed, That this HouCe will tomorrow.
again refoive itfsf into a committee of the
whole Houfe on the faid report and refolutions.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
c O M ~ Z r c 4 L.,

The American trade with the British
West India colonies has heretofore been
carried on under the restrictions of the pro.
carnations et the different governors for
SIX months continuance: we now And
that an act Of partisnlen' has been passed
taking |! tFoaa the governors and placing i;
10 the kiag IN eouncil--who have issard an
order tor permitting she trade for twelve
months from he l7;h Of September 1906,
to ports where cnsfom houses are esta
blished aud %conhgning the articles 10
Slaves. Lumber Of all sorts, and The d Re.
rent kinds Of Pulse, Grain, Flour andFish.
under the denomination ofprovisions.--
There appears a o~aateriai difference be.
tween the proclsmstions above referred 70,
and The Oriers OF the king in COUNCIL -
which it We are correct In our construct.
on of Them. is Of Importance to those con-
cefned in the trade. The p~roeiana,ioas
always pointed out The different articles
vessels bringing any Others than such,
would be seized and stated shat Rum
and Mofasses would only be permi,tedto
be taken in return. The productions adj
mit,ed are such as we have mentioned a.
bore: But the Orders Of the king says
"Staves, Lumber, and all sorts of proyi-
sioDs, (excepGng beef, pork, and bu,ter,)
are permitted. We think there are several
kinds of (" provisions" which may be sent
in addition to the usual ones, not 70 be
ranked with the exceptions ; aud for re.
turus we are allowed 60 bring the produce
lions of the colony. "exeept cocoa. coffee,
sugar, cotton, and indigo" We may
SAFELY therefore add to the usual ones, sc.
veral OTHERS ;such as Pimento Dye.wnods,
Hides SC. and the Orders differ from the
proclamations in having 20 penalty attach.
ed to them. The commercial regulations
for the West Indies are extended to the
new conquered colony Of Buenos Ay.
res.
MARKETS -A, Trinidad the 10th Of
October. American provisions at every
class extremely scarce ; -four "a dniIars
and NOT a barrel for sale. Fish 8 dollars,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
NORFOLK, November 90.

80 >EEN 81
Captain Sherman, arrived here from Mala-
ga, informs, that early In September, as the
y. S. schooner Enterprise, captain Porter,
passed Algesiras, he was hredat and attacked
by SEVEN Spanish gun-boats, upon which no
bore down on them until within hail without
returning their fire: but finding that they still
continued firing, Notwithstanding his eolors
were hoisted, he poured into the DoNs a few
breadsides, which made them Turk into their
skulking-holes.
Arrived, schooner Hannah Loretta, Sher-
man, SIS days from Malaga, bound tor T .ila-
delphia, put in for provisions. Sept. Is, in Ia
titude %, As, long. 80, was boarded by the
British ffrigate Latona, having under convoy
IS sail of the Cork homeward bound w. India
feet. Left at Malaga, ships Beulah, Atkins,
of Boston; Huron, StlIman, New-York -
bar1ue Active, Richardson, Philadelphis
briggs Felicity, Boyd; Sophrenia Bird, for the
north OF Europe; Susan and Polly, Shaw, dc;
Friendship, Taggart, uncertain Lucretia,
Morris, New-York; Ann, Simmons, Boston
Morning Star, Bennett, New-York; Venus,
Barrel, Europe; Alonzo, Amy, Ne~-York
Daniel and Mary, Foster, Boston schooner
Maryland, Mary, Howett ofand for this port,
In S days.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
FEMALE

The following is all extraordinary example
OF female fecundity, related by the Prusslan
Gazette The wife OF a surgeon In S~ilesia,
OF the name of Dopser, has brought into the
world, after two marriages, "A Children
SheeWas married at the age of II, to this sur
geon, was brought to bed le times during the
marriage, md at eleven times gave nlm eleven
chilaren; OF sixtimes, twelve children three
at once and at the 18th time 4. The total of
OF these nineteen lyings-in, produced them 80
children, i. e. 81 boys and 8 girls, who were
all baptized. The first husband having died
at the age OF AZ, the wife married a second
time. she brought into the world during the
second marriage, at the arst lying-ir, three
boys; At the second, $ (; and at the third, 6.
Thus, at three Iyings-in, IA boys were bro't
into the world; but they were dead. CT ell
these children two only are left her. f}'ise H-
traordinary woman is Only AZ years OF age,
and still continues to support her reputation OF
fecundity: She enjoys perfect Leaita, and IS
always in good humor.
-.n: y. s~-
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
From the Roston Rebertory.


80 ct hresidiuna, ct del~ce decus mcun Z"
Yes well | know thy magic charm,
leu tal.est form IN ~fancY's eye,
! hine urm is s!fnnger than the Storm,
ihy bosom than advers.ty.
10 kaow thy name ia Cesar's lot,
'ut Aaro knee!s before thy snrines
Thy hone is o!t enc lov.y cor,
4 garb OF ssa.e is seldom thine.
vhsn evening lent her summer shade.
scrern Thy charms from envy's view,
hre' some sequys ef'd walk I've s,ray'd
aud ihe't wnen first shoss charms | knew.
% earlier days saw :hy smiles,
Hu, Gid not dare 20 follow ihce;
| Ieaf'd lest ell ths ways were wiles,
| deem'd ,sou vert mere fantasy
For Age Of .old me TO believe
rhou vert some wiIdcr'a poets dream;
Sone phantom g~l,tnnering &c deceive,
as vspcrs shed skair eseaing g!eam-
And once ! Gel, al innscnce bland,
Ard fond|y iho't 'twere thine sweet maid;
auf l~n.'Iess wav'd her ea;den wand,
Bound IN the spell, the vision fed!
Bot when l knew thee, ill divine,
q, how | iov'd Thy sacred name!
I though: the n ssal FIRE were thine,
Which burns a pure perpetual fame
Let him whom sensual Joys delight,
Who oeser baw'd a. friendships shrine,
Screen his dHk form in kindred night,
And smooth his folrow'd front with wine,
Say. shall / grasp the racy bowl,
And cease awhile my cares TO know,
When Friendships Are csn warm my soul,
And dry the tears OF keeuess woe!
Muse, shall I throw my Tyre away,
Or burst he cords 10 wild despair,
When friendship bids the wontcd lay,
And when that lay can sooth my care?
Q no! her balm let Friendship pour,
That Oft has stop, my rising sigh,
For tho my bovhood scene is DER,
Pve quaf'd the tears OF sympathy.
O Muse ! the boon I crave bestow,
Or else receive thy Tyre again.
The cords are all TOO high for VICE.,
Nor will they sound the lofty strain.
Give me to sing of friendships fame,
No ether theme my hope shall prove,
Nor will | sigh at Della's name,
Nor envy him whose harp is Love.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28

Rice 10, Beef and Pork none. Lumber Of
every description scarce and dear.
AT Charleston, 25th ultmo, Upland
Cotton was AZ - cents, Sea Island 80 10
So. Beet, cargo, No. I, IL dollars ; No.
2, 10 dollars. Northern Pork twelve DOL
lars.
CBsstan Paper.J
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28

= on nuisU&Y evening, - ".~~~
arrangements for the ensuing season thr
following gentlemen we're CHOSEN .nana.
GERS:
Nichslas Fitshugh
Lezo,s Debloi&
Henry K. May
George 2aungs
WlNiam d Stnsms
WlAIan Fozve.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28

Dan AWAY from the employment Of
Z tie subscriber, the Gath OF last October,
a Negro Man, named SAhi-he appears to
BE about 50 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches
high, a dark mulatto, has a scar under ore of
his eyes, believed to be the left, speaks quick
and has a kind OF stammel In speaking-hada
long black coat, blue trousers, light jacket,
and sheetins shirt, with sundry other cloaths.
He belongs to some estate below and was un-
der the direction OF MIR. Thomas irwin, from
whom | hired him for a year. He has a wife
at Mr. David Jamieson's, il Caroline county,
it is suspected lie may Ee lurking III that
neighborhood. Whoever viii aprrehend him
shall have a reward Of TEN DOLLARS upon
delivering him to me III Alexandria.
Robert Smith.
November IS. 5aw2wk
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
BALTiMCRE, November %.

BALTIMORE, November 26.
arrived, English brig Clyde, earns, Is
FTs icm Aux Caves. Passed a ship in
cav, from Oporto, bound up. Captaia
confirms the account received Of the
EY'a,lon IN Hay,i, and assassination of
sssi.nes. Chrissophe has been appoint-
20 the chief command.
a'so, seh'r Favori,e, Pollard, rs days
IVA Havana.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
Valuable Property for Sale.

Pursuant to a decree Of the circuit court for
the district OF Columbia, held at AlexMa-
dria, and tie list NiI of Ltljamtn Shreve,
deceased us executors ofog FOR sale,
II HAT ruiautle rrofes!y at the corner of
King and F~ailfaxsstreets, part Of which
is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot ex.
tends &c feet on King ana 70 feet ch Fsirfax-
street. is subject 10 a rent Charge of SO dollars
per snnu1n.
To those who are d~csiToss, either Of secur-
ing 4 good stafla for business, orycsting their
money in real estate, tbs is a rao8t inviting
piece CT property 4 small part OF the money
Will be required III hand Or ii al approved
note at 60 days--or tie balance q liberal crc-
dit will be given. FOR terms apply to either
Of the executors or to benjamin Shreve.
William Paton,
Edward Stabler, 1Es'ss.
John Ienney.
November %. 2awtf
Salt ard Queens Ware.
2.4oo buGlels coal!e Liverpool Salts
and - crates Queens Ware assorted, on board
the schooncr Union, captain Josiah Bacon, iy-
ing at HickettG & Newtcu's wharf. Apply to
the captain On board, or to
BcnsaI g K.ckeHs.
November 81 ct
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28

Also, schooner Roby, Wilson, SO days
from ST. Jago de Cuba. Was spoken by
the British brig Ferret, off Cumberland
harbor, and had matches, boxes, letters,
&c. broken open, aud detained 8 hours
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
aisranorta Daily aoDegtser.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER %.

Departed this lite last evening. in the
6Sto year of has age, captaln RICHARD
CONWAY, an Old and very respectable
inhabitaat of this sown. HIS re.oa;ns w Il
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-11-28
n o T l c E.

The Stages between Alexan-
drla and Richmond, will travel
on SUNDAYS. until the pub
lie are notified to the contrary.
The Probraetor5,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-12-02
General aeeembIn Of GI:r0inia

BEGUN AND HOLDEN IN THE CAPITOL IN THE CT
~ or RICHMOND ON MONDAY rnE lsT DAY Of
DECEMBER, IN THE YEAR or LORD 1905,
AND oE the COMMONWEALTH THE 3OrH
On which day, being the day appointed by
law for the meeting Of the General Ancmbly,
the following members of the Houie OF Dele
gates fnccelliyely attended in the Council Cham.
Der, aud took the following oa;hs, which were
administered by the members of the Counci! /:
LA. b. Do folemnly iwear that will lupport
the contribution of the u. States.
So bsi3 me God.
do declare myfylf a citizen of the COM
monweath of Virginia, ! relinqnin and re-
nouuce the character Of fuhiea:or citizen OF
any prince or other fate wlatfoevcr-and alb
jure all allegiance whatever which may he
claimed by fuch Prince or other Fate, and !
90 fwear TO he faithful and true to .hc com.
monweath Of Virginia, as long as continue a
citizen thereof. $50 heir me Gol.
! do folcmnly promife and irear that ! will
faithfully, imPartially and july perform the
duty of my Office Of according to
the bea of my Gsill and judgment.
So brie me CID.
Chrifi1n Symon, John Cunning ham, John Dl-
vs, Roger Dyer, J. Bennett, John Henderfon,
John Reynolds, Edmond Morris, Jas. G.. aid
ley. Nathan Ellington, Iacharjsh Fuyate, John
Mckinney, John Martin, Andrew Pcery, Tohn
Miller, John Brown, Andrew s. Warwick, Ar
chbad Rutherford, Philip hylctt, Jacob Kin
ney, John Wayt, ID. Coleman, William Gibfcn,
James .Iohnfon, Benjamin Harrfon, lanes Hsr-
ilou, Step. 9. R0fZel, John Snyder, Martin
Shearmau, S. Barley, 3. NJ. Lee, J. Thompfon,
Samuel Graham, Frederick Hamilton, I. Prun-
~, E'as Lowther, w. Allen, John M'HeurY,