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Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

Z muskets purchased by the ekecus
tive, before the establishment Of The ar.
mory, cost on an average, Sis 80 cents.
AT that rate, the 9z25 muskets, manu-.
featured At the armory, would have cost
the state SlsI,2s7 SO cents.
Acss passed at IRE Session ofisoT.s.
1. An act altering the Sessions ofthe
Court OF Appeals, and for other pur.
poses. - ~
The Court Of Appeals, shafi HEREAFTER
hold three SESSIONS IN each year.
The arst, 10 commence the first of
March, and continue ~ iuridical days
the second, 10 commence the 18Th OF A.
pra, and continue ~ days and the third.
I ccmmsnee the 1st Of October, and
continue SIS days. IF from any cause,
suficien, nuniber. of Judges 10 make a
court do not attend, there shall be no
disconsinnance ofthe court, but il, shall
stand adjourned, from day to day, fer
ten days, and na court be not formed.
within that time, then the eourt and al
the suits therein depending, shall stand
adioarned to the Is, day Of the next. term.
2. Explanatory Of the act entitnled
" An act concerning the election Of mem.
bers Of the General Assembly"
No person inlIabiting within the Dis.
triet Of Columbia. or elsewhere, not
within the Jurisdiction OF this common.
wesith, shah exereiseethe RICH. Of sutf.
rage therein. except citizsns thereof.
employed abroad in. the service Of the
United States OF, this state, and whose
foreign residence is ,occasioned BY such
service. =
3. An Act for altering the court day
Of Roetbridge county. -.
: :. For opening . new street IN The
town Of Petersburg. =
S. For dividing the county Of Am.
herst. : ,
8. Authorizing the counties OF Caro-
line and Hanover, 10 conyert the bridge
at Li.,lsPsge's across Panpnkyr river in
to : toll bridge. =
=. To suspend the cooperation Of in act
cnneerning the. Public Guard. This
suspension only extended 10 thy 2oth Of
january. v - ].
.. 10 authosise ths cutting Of drain.
IN the county Of Northampton.
3. Incorporating .rus,ees Of a free
sehooIor schools in King George county.
10. For adding part Of the county Of
Wy.he, 20 the county Of Giles.
II. Authorising n appropriation Of
part Of the money, arising from the sale
Of the glebe Of Norbotae parish.
J. -. Conesrning William M,coy
IS, Giving further time 10 complete
mill dams across Monongalia liver.
-. Incorporating trustsestfof Center.
vile aecadsmy- :
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

Which taken from the sum-. !,
OF E46s,79 1, the to. III
: tai amount Of monies 10 u.
the Treasury, between
the 1st oftoetober, 1906, lis7.Sse "A
and the so,h Of Septem,
= Der, 1907, left a balance =
IN the Treasury al the
last date of ~ :
I. win be seen, from. a comparison Of
the Auditors statement with che -Trea.
surer's account, that several large sum,
Of money were received At the Treasury.
~betweenths / ST Of October, 1906. and
the 3oth Of September, 1907. which are
not brought into the statement Of the
Auditor. The following items are par
tirularly worthy OF notice - !
Dolls. Cts.
Arrearages OF taxes priorto ! :.
1905, ie,S1o =
Forth taxes Of 1905, s6.4s1 IL
On account ofthe purehas.l j
ing unappropriatsd lands, as6 So
Qand warranty
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

SSSt 81 @
Dolls. Cts.
Expenses Of General Assem-
bly,. 4o.sas q
do. Of Criminal pro-
secutions and Guards, Ss,z4% ~
Salaries TO the Officers Of
Government, oS,s3S ss
Salaries 10 the oHicers of
Militia, S'so7 IS
Interest Of the Public Debt, s,7s4 IS
Warrants 70 Commission. ]
ers Of Revenue, tS'+] .
Warrants upon the Con- !
tingent Fund, S0'@'' 10
For completing the Manufae-
tory ofArns, l. 4.ois -
Expenses Of carrying on the =
J. Mandatory of Arms, in foyAs1 Q
cluding Officers salaries,
Slaves executed & transported. a.ess -
Expenses Of the Richmond
Public Guard, 1925 "a
Wsrrants to Pensioners. 3.4se 6s
For completing Eoundery and
boring mill, Is S,s4s l6
Expenses Of removing crimi.
nails to the Penitentiary, II Il
charges Of their con6ae.\ 16,944ae
ment Including officers SAL
laries, -
Warrants huprovided for, q 40.
Expenses Of Public Ware.
houses, a,ss7 40
Public services Of District
ceeri Clerks, 2,4ss
Warrants to the Surveyor of
James River, IL
Expenses Of the Lunatic -
Hospital, $500
Representatives to congress,
and state senator's, e+fio2 70
Warrants nponzths fund
rising from Militia Fines, 1ss 81
Special acts Of Assembly, ss,zs1 a.
Certificates discounted, n s.s2s Sc
Opening and improving Kama
VIA road, 49, 100
go >. >,1s $3.50
Total am ofdisbnrse m .rt. sae or "a
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

source Of revenue. Between the first
dayof April last llwhen the new rules
went into opefasinn, sndthe new keeper,
Mr.. Abraham Douglass, commenced
his duties, D snd the FIRST day Of Decem-
her following, the p~enitentiary, from In
interior opefa,ien, produced . profit 10
the commonwealth Of rem theusand three
hundred o~ndeeeenty dollars ond ninefy.
JsIy cents. During the preceding year,
the. loss 70 the commonwealth, On .
statement ofihe aerounts upon The same
principle, W upwards Of three Thousand
~ePERATfpNS Of he ARMoRY.
From - tommencement in 1so2,
TIL the soth OF September, 1907.
Artieirs manufactured or repaired.
= " A~.wus. AAAA
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26
n.anutoc.aredor retaireA

H'.fe'ss ~n"IJoc'tfs or repaired.
- Agrsgats eoss.
1t =. IDOLS. Cts.
sz2s muste,s with bayoness, lo9,3s7 60
as4 riae. with moulds, &e.> Hs.264 "a
100 powder horns, Y rs
1854 cavalry swords, is,giS -
1888 large pistols, 1864 81
1883 polished non scabbards, $3.50 81
SIS sets oftips for leather I
scabbards, r 2 . Q
go grenadier's swords, i,isS -
Aos sets Of tips Tor artillery
=: swords, = ~"
s4 long ba, one,s for riAes, ss as
sSoold muskets repaired, 1915 90
1917 old brass hilssd swords
repaired, 2s3 ~
Stock ofparts ofun6nished
arms 90 hand, the 3oth $500 -
Of September. 1907. y -:
Stock Of unwfoughtmate
rails on hand, Septem. fs,ssY ~
ber 3oth, 1907, =.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

From Clerks, 1852 90
From Inspectors ofTobaceo, 2o,s17 66
From sundrypsrsons, for the
redemption OF their land, :.
returned for the ,non-pay-
ment q taxes,
From sundry persons on d.
yers accounts, Zines, for. ! tf,4ia 81.
FIXTURES, Bel
On account of Militia Fines, 2,7os 10
Register ofthe Land Ofice, 1850 Sc
Bank Of Virginia, 900
Total amount d reeeipts at1
the Treasury, betwee en-
the Isl Of Oct. 1905, and ('4t's'oSs
3oth of September, 1907.
To which, add balance in1
the Treasury, on the 1st t22, 463 60
Of October, 1906, J. .4t
Total amour. Of monies inn H.. =
the Treasury, between
the Ist Of Oct. 1906, and S4's''S@ :.
Soth Of September 1901,
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

D:s6arsemeuss and Discounts made at the
Treasury qHrginia. betwera tie 1ss,
day q October, 1906, and tie 3oM
day sf September, 1907.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26
T~,eas,rrrs Accauai

Treasarr,'s Account.
Receipts atths Treasury, between, the
istof October, 1905, and the soth Of
Sep,smber, 1901.
/ Dolls. Cts.
On account Of the ~arreafages Of taxes Of
1857, 377 %
1900, 1466 Sc
- - 1902, ITO rs
g. % T. 1909, S,9i5 81
1 1904, 7,74f 90.
4s 1905, s6,+8I -
j 1906, i55,s24 "a
1907, 9Io S
On account Of tho prrehass
ofuaapPropria.ed lands, ass 50
SEgn1 Warrants
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

The muskets purchased BY the ekecu.
tive, before the establishment Of he ar.
mory, cost on an average, Sis 80 cents.
At that rate, the 9z25 muskets, manu-.
featured At the armory, would have cost
the state 8 l3i,2s7 so cents.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

Total ann ofdisbursem ents, SAG, 2s4 IS
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26
Anditors's StaisHaent eftke Reptnue,
F-iso6.

= -
"a Dolls. Cts.
Nett amount oftax. on land,
lots and other properly, a7s,4Sl 81
Srrplus on Tobacco exported, ii, ZOO
Tar On Law Process. Sc. 1870
Regisser'sf fees, = 2,42s
st2, sss 81
Expenditures charged on
die rsvsnu Of 1905, s2e,6ss -
---
a Deficiency, 1z,s21 as
E@E IN Pc E@E r. 20" y ------
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-02-26

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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
RICHMOND TILE MANuFAcroRY

~ The subscriber having procured the exclu.
siye right to manufacture in thsand several other
states H.rwood's much improved Patent Tile for
covering houses, and at considerable expense
erected the necessary buildings, &C. for carry
ing on that useful business extensively, now of.
tcrs to supply, at short notice. any quantity that
may be required, at the moderate price of thirty.
fve dollars per thousand, delivered at bis Factory
He Car with confidence, founded on actual ex-
pertinent, in the covering of about 20 houses ia
this city, assert that houses can be covered with
this tile as cheap in the first instance, as with
shingles Of the first quality, and when the secu
rity against fire, the difference of insurance. the
durability and particular construction of those
tile to resist the most penetrating rains and SHOWS
arc considered, he cannot doubt of meeting with
considerable encouragement. 1t requires ONLY
vince the most prcjudiced mind of their supeiio-
ruy to any other tile heretofore made, or to the
best OF slate, and will less than the latter,
after paying thc expense of water carriage to al
most amy part of this continent
Particular attention will be paid to orders from
other towns, and in all cases where they are
shipped, nc will deliver them whole and sound,
along side the vessels, at the expense vi Carriage
only to the Purchasers. Any person skilled in
the art OF thing, will put those tile with great
facility, but where they cannot be procured, he
can engage a few here who have had some ex-
periei'cc, and viii go n moderate distance If the
jobs OF sufficient magnitude and their travelling
expenses paid BENJAMIN DUVAI
Richmond, March %. Cep2wS1awtf1
N. Il. ! wish to sell Patent Rights in several
other states b. ID.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
Nav 10

THE TAPPAHANNOCK RACES will
commence on "Wednesday the 25th of May,
1903
LIST DAY--The Jockey Club Purse of four hun.
dred dollars, four mile heats.
q. DAY. The Jockey Club Purse Of three
hundred dollars, three mile beats.
Sd DAY---A Sweepstske for three years old
Colts and Fiilies, two mile heats, fifty dollars
entrance the subscription viii remain open un.
Ill the 25th NAV.
We;5lfsos j9lows-Agedhorse fS0lbs 6years
old l2iibs. ) do do. Hobs. 4 do. tlo 10Olbs 5
'Io. DO 36ibs. under three years, feather Mares
and Gchings allowed 3lbs
ln consequence Of the following resolution Of
t!lc Glib. there is NJ doubt tie members viii be
llnctsal in paying their subscription, as the mo-
hey on each d..y viii be placed in the hands Of
the Judges.
ResofVea, That the Secretary shall have the
Rules Ofthe Club printed and furnish each mem
ben with copy, AMI that q list Of tic members
shal be hSiidsdi 10 fhe Ciub on de first sIay Oh
each lacc, to DC read III thc dining room, stating
who las AND w;,O las not prihthcir subscription
ARTHUR S. BKOCKENBROUGH,
yesyctvg al! TREASURER.
~. d. Tie entrance mnney ia the Sweep
eaisc lsryd'lccr' ceuscqicnee.of suntlry applica-
SDsf 20 tae Secretary.
M.TsA ~ CcV.25.hMl -
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
SALES aT.AUcTIoM


I'M "Wednesday the first daI of june next, at
decd. will tic sold, positively without reserve,
S0,G13lb. Soal Leather, different qualities,
A quantty Of bride and harness Leathers,
4 quantity of horse, hog, ( lsinbskins, dressed,
An excellent saddle Horse, Saddle s Bride,
One negro Man and two Women,
A large parcel Of Ropes, Rigging, &c.
Of thnt valuable TAN-Y Ar belonging TO the es-
ta.e Of Mr.. Bockius, lately in the occupancy of
Mr.. Elcan.
Auso--AI his Hors. Hof D FURNITURE, &c.
IN excellent preservation, consisting Of
Mahogany Tables. Wardrobe & Bedsteads,
Chairs, Beds, Mattresses, .R>1F
Ahctgant sett of Cutie Glass Ware,
a handsome new Brussels Carpet,
Patent Glass Lamps,
Anu a number of useful & ornamental Articles
At the same time will he hired until Christ
mast next two valuable NEGRO men, one OF
whom can be particularly recommended for his
attention and activity.
Germs, Except for sales offurriturc, &c.,
Cash for all purchases under SO S-aboye SO
and 'CRdcr 100 S 60 DAYS credit-above 100 S
aadllader 300 8, six months credit, and above
go e, twelve months cretit.- Approved chdor.
sscd uo.ts negotiable and payable at the Bank
Of rirgie:a viii be ind.scrimiratcly required OF
thc.pircisasers For sales Of furnAurc s months
crel:it yiil.be given on all sums above so 8, for
approved no.es above Observation-Disclosures so s
Dash. By orderof the Executors
%rI JAMES BROWN, jr. Anc'S.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
u ICHMoME TURNpIKE COMPANY

~ iCHMO& u TURNPIKE COMPANY
IL At q meeting of the directors of the Rich
mond Turnpike Company, OH Saturday evening
the 9TH OF MAY, sos.
ResoivsG, That tic shares of all delinquent
stock -holde $ in the company be sold on Satur-
day the eleventh of next month, at the Boil Ia
vern, in the cityof Richmond
a Copy. N. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
CT The stock -holders in the above Company
arc hereby notified tlat their annual meeting will
be held at the Bell Tavern, in Richmond, on the
the first Monday in next month, which is the day
fixed by the charter for their meeting
N. SHEPPARD.
Nav 10 filth Iunc.l
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
March 10.

MR.. LIE TELLER, DEN1YS7,-Ih the
AVA house adjoining Mr.. Edmund Raiidolph's
near the Capitol, is no& practising in the various
branches of bis profession, i. e. cleansing and
restoring the teeth to their natural elegance, by
removing that corrosive substance called tartar,
which adheres to them in tile form of black or
yellow crust, which is the cause of many teeth
decaying, an offensive breath, and the corroder
OF the gums and sockets He sets artificial ones
so as to stand firm, being useful well as ortla-
mental, plugs the decayed cavities of such as can
be preserved, and extracts such az are too far
gone to be saved, in which operation he makes
use OF BRuFF's PATENT EXTRACTING INsrRU-
NEkTs, which takes the teeth out without any
possibility OF ffacturing the jaw bruising the
gums, and with much less pain than the instru-
mcnts that are in general use for which opera
ton his price Is one dollar, when done at his own
house. s.
He deems it unnecessary to say any thing con-
Corning the advantage derived from the manner
OF his performance or his abilities, leaving it for
his former operations to speak . ' J"0' y.
lie has DENrIFRIcE prepared by himself of
superior luality for the preservation ofthe gums
and teeth, void Of corrosive subst&ncc.j
Mr.. LIE TELLER wishes the public to have
notice that as he has now made Richmond his
permanent residence all his prices consitlera-
blylower than when he was only a visitor of the
place. .,.5re, ... =,
A line or servant directed to the aforesaid
place will be attended to. ~
|. May 6. '--'f Ciaw6m
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

TUITION OF YOUNG 3LADIES.---l1rs.
L BdRBOUR, tvho has lately 6econrr a resi-
dent af Richmond, PROPOSES on the lst Of May TO
otsl a School for The tuition IF forng Ladies, in
the house icteLy occxpied BY Mr.. Warden in a
very HEALTHY and agreeable lsaytef this City.
SIZE viii teach Reading. W,inng, arithmetic G.
the English Grannrar-Her price for these zDiN be
eight dollars per qxartei, payable in Advance.
Likessise the Elements IF Natural PHILOSOPHY,
Natural History, History Of Natisns, Geogyaphy
a"d ReHes Eettres, at S II and cents per- quar-
ter, and in Advance.
foaag Ladies sill also Be doa,aed--the price fer
tuition boarding and washing will be one hundred
and sixty dollars yeGr, payable quarterly and in
aGonnce
Mrs. Barbour will seaiousiy and a,deatiy deoo,e
her ssle attention to her School, andf she meets
with sufficient encouragement, her plan ssiH be en-
Idrgsd, and r4pey persons ssN be enp!cyedto Teach
tih"e, drdTsing, the French language, and other
branches Of poLite and ussful education.
Those Spho may be dissatisfied with tie progress
eftieiy Children viii at fberty to ssithra1, them
at any time. Richmond, Abrii 10. (1avp61Y
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

NICHOLAS LONG, T.ifLOR, now occu-
IN pies the old stand of James p. Hopkins,
where he carries the above business, and So
licts STARE of public patronage. He will apply
himself strictly to his profession, and execute all
orders in the best manner and ON the most rea-
sonabe terms. May II. l1aw4w)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

THE MILLING BUSINESS Which has here
4 tofore been carried under the iiriii OF
LApps & WEBSTER, was dissolved on tile first
instant. THOMAS & AMOS LADD,
ISAAC WEBSTER
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

trfct Courtfcid IN The City OF W itIiamsDurs,
r,c Ath eis,v OF April, 1906. 49,.
JDsial, Ryland and Catherine his wife, Thomas
Araristead and fafe his wife, ard William T.
Colston and Ehzil, til his wife, Pla;rsi3s-A.
gai,nt John Nicholson and Barlholemy Nc Carly,
Defendants,
The defendant John Nicholson, not having en-
tered his appearance and gwen security according
tothe act q Assembly and the rules of this court,
and appearing to the satisfaction Of the court
that.he is not an ithabitat of this country, the
motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, 1t IS or
6eys8, tirat the SAID defendant do appear here on
the'frst day of the next term and answer the
bi,tof the plaintiff, ana that copy OF this order
be forthwith inserted in one of the Richmond
newspapers for wo months successfully, and post
ed at the front door of the former Capitol in this
City A Copy. ANTY. ROBINSON, c. c.
Siay l..j755 iaw6w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21
CT PuBLIsHED DY THOMAS RIrcHIE, oPPo-
SITE THE posr-ofFIce, AT FIVE DOLLARS
PER ASSuM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

Gr THOSE Gentlemen who have borrowed
FrLEs OF the ENQyInsR, pooRs, or PAM
rnrErs at this Office, will please return them as
soon AS possible.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

NHE Subscriber has opened tavern in Man
4 chester in the House lately occupied by
Peter Leath, decd now known by the sign ofthe
Bell, and called the Be-Tavern. He pledges
himself to his friends and the public at large, that
no attention shall be wanting to give general
-tsiactton-He is co,Istartiy supplied with the
best liquors, and his stable well stored with pro-
vender, good beds and handy walters to attend
those who may please to call-and in order to
give complcat satisfaction 80 his country custo-
mers, keeps constant supply of the best fodder
for stable use. His PRICES are Tin the present
difficult times) as follows, viz.
Cents.
For Dinner with plenty Of good Teddy SO
For Lodging per night II
For Breakfast or Supper 81
For keeping Horse "a hours 81
His spirits are sold but little higher than in
stores. Great allowance WILDE made TO those who
may put up with him for n week or longer ut
time both for man and horsc. He would be
glad TO take II or Is Boardcrs to Breakfast and
Dine, at 8 135 per annurn, and pledges himself
they shall have cause OF complaint.
NATH'L. CHILDERS.
May IL. (6rT)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-21

VFfRC GINA, To WIT AT Chancery Dis
tr;ct Courtkcld in the City of Williamsburg,
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17
(No- 4s.)

Since he came to this prison he has
eat one dead cat and about twenty rats.
But what he delights most in is raw meat.
beef or mutton, of which, though plen-
tifully supplied, by eating the rations of
ten men daily*, he complains he has
not the same quantity, nor INDUCED
in eating SO much as he used to do liz
France.
He often devours bullock's liver
raw, three pounds of candles, and few
pounds of raw beef, in one day, without
tasting bread or vegetables, washing it
down with water, if his allowance of
beer is expended.
His subsistence at present, independ-
ent of his own rations, arises from the
generosity of the prisoners, who give him
share of their allowance. Nor is his
stomach confined to meat for when in
the hospital, where some of the patients
refused to take their medicine, Domery
had no objections to perform this for
them: his stomach never rejected any
thing, as he never vomits, whatever be
the contents, or however large.
Wishing fairly to try how much he
actually could eat in one day on the
18th OF September 1899, at four o'clock
in the morning, he breakfasted on four
pounds Of cows udder: at half past
nine, in presence of DIR. Johnston, COM
missioner of sick and wounded seamen.
Admiral Child and his son, Mr.. Fos-
ter agent for prisoners, and several re-
spectacle gentlemen, he exhibited his
power as follows There was set be-
fore him five pounds of raw beef, and
twelve tallow candles of pound weight,
and one bottle of porter. These he f.
nIshed by half past ten o'clock. At one
O'Clock there was again put before him
FIVE pounds of beef and one pound of
candles, with three bottles of porter at
viii ch ti1,a. b. w nc loci ID IN. -. IL.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17
THURSDAY, 18TH MARCH, 1903.

all testing aside, the readers of the Tunket
may rest assured that this story is an un-
doubted fact.
"CHARLEs DoMERY, a native of
Benche, on the frontiers of Poland, a.
ged 21, was brought to the prison of Lii
verPool in February 1899, having been
soldier in the French service on board
the Hoche, captured by the squadron
under the command of sir J. B. Warren.
off Ireland.
He is one of nine brothers, who, with
their father, have been remarkable for
the voraciousness of their appetites.-
They were all placed early in the army;
and the peculiar craving for food with
this young man began at thirteen years
of age.
He was allowed two rations in the
army, and by his earnings, or the indul-
gence OF his comrades, procured an adj
ditional supply.
When in the camp, if bread or meat
were scarce, he made up the deficiency,
by eating four or five pounds of grass
daily and in one year devoured ia
cats, (not their skins) dead or alive !;
and says he had several severe conflicts
IN this act of destroying them, by feel
ing the effects Of their torrents on his
face and hands. Sometimes he kill
ed them before eating, but when very
hungry did not wait to perform this hu-
name Office.
Dogs and rats equally suffered from
his merciless jaws and if much pinch
ed byfamine, the entrails of animals in
discriminatory became his prey. The
above facts are attested by Picard, a re-
spectacle man, who was his comrade in
the same regiment on board the Hoche,
and is now present; and who assures
me, he has often seen him feed on those
animals.
When the ship on board of which he
was surrendered, after an obstinate ac-
ton, finding himself as usual, hungry,
ana nothing else in his way but mans
leg, which was shot off, lying before
him, he attacked it greedily and was
feeding heartily, when a sailor snatched
1t from him and threw it overheard.
The Wheeling repository. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1807-1808, 1808-03-17
. The French prisoners 0f

The French prisoners ef roar were
at this time maintained at the expense Of
their 01Un nation, and 7Oere each aHozved
the .foAlo1Oing daily ration Tuue1aty-siar
ounces If bread, hayd pound Of e-reens,
tue ounces ef6utte,s or six IF caesss.