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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06
LANDs.-The subscriber viii

~ ALUABLE LANDS.-The subscriber will
sell, on credit, or exchange for property
in Richmond, or its neighborhood, the following
LANDS, to witt
s22 acres in the state of Kentucky by survey,
bearing date the 10th day ofOctobcr 1872. living
and being i'll the district set part for the officers
and soldiers of the yrs mia state line, on Little
Barren river.
Also, 1900 acres in Kentucky, by survey bear
ing date the 10th October 1897, likewise lying
in the district set apart for the officers and sod.
ers OF the Virginia state line, on the North side
fLittle River, branch of Cumberland River
and about two and an halfmiles from the mouth of
Little river.
Also, $50 acres ofLand in the county of Mason,
state ofVirginia Old Town Creek, about s
miles from Mason courthouse
Indsputablc titles will be made to the above
mentioned Lands and plots ofeach tract may be
seen on application to the subscriber residing in
Richmond. THOMAS BOHANNAN
Jan. %. T1awtf1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

The ship Amiable, Rinker, from n York
arrived at Rotterdam, the 21st of January
after having been in England. [The letter
communicating the above, adds, that there
would not be any difficulty in American yes
sells being admitted to an entry, which had
been in England. Markets were very high
Cotton 20 cents and Coffee 81 cents per
pound.
An embargo on all vessels was laid in Hol-
land on the Esd January, and was not raised
ON the 5th March An American vessel at
the request of the Consul, had permission to
sail with the crews OF several ships that had
been wrecked.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

BROKERAGE AND COMMISSION BUSI-
- NESS.-The subscriber respectfully offers
his services to his friends and the public, in the a.
bove line of by siness and solcits their patronage
G. GREENHOW
Dee IS Toawtf.1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

ID ENOVAL.--IYs haze re0,oyei CIR Counting
N H1use to the Hyase iBimehaiciy 6sios. aal
contiguous to tie one g'e haze hitherto occupied,
,gicTe Sre hage for sale, ifasiovaeo Sugar b, the
hhA or BILL Sherry Wi4e in quarter casts, and
jc,0 casgs aid Ciarcs, II superior qaa.ny.
R0BERTG, ALL.iN I-DLLCK & Co.
Ilayed 3. (ef.E)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06
rept25dM1

G1MPsoN Nouns, opposite the Eagle- Ia
'Oycrn, respectfully informs the public that he
stlcontinues selling of under cost and charges
till the whole OF the stock is sold and wishes he
public uotto lose this opportunity rs goods arc
daily raising stock consists ofthe following
articles, VIZ.
rs aud "A Irish Linen, Renting, Linen and
Gotten CRmDrlcs, large assortment OF india q
British Muslin, corded and caluLgic D,iuitv, a
large assortment OF sils & cotton Hose, ladies'
Sill; Cloves, Damask silk, Shawis, Black Twill
ed Sarcencls, Florcntine sik, printed Calico,
Linen 81 Cotton Chccques, linen & col cu Cam
brick hkfs white &. Black french laccS, wadeud
eolotcd Museiilcs and James, india COaon and
Wildboare, Rcrnets pment Cord. Cashmere,
Broad Cloth, T,auncls, Dressing go<es, aud a
number ofo,her articles too tedious 10 suumerate.
April cpGm
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

u RoKERAcE AND CONFUSION BUSINESS
~ The subscriber begs leave to inform the CT
tizens of Richmond, and the public in general,
he has established himsefin the above line. ANY
business intrusted to his care will BE done on The
most liberal terms D. DORRINGTON
Richmond, Feb. %. T1awtf.1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-06

ITO RENT-drd immediate Possession jgipen
L the HoUSE Iate5 occupied BY ArsSys. Ro-
bert and allan Pollok & Cs-Aiso tSvo othe, conn
modions TENEN1ENTS, near to the Bank of
Yirginia-and one small do. pleasantly situated on
the hill in the neigh60rhOod Of .sfa,,res Brown esq
Enquire Of ROBERT Il'KIlT, or
dLEX'R. N'XIN
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19
FRIDAY August. e, 1908.
Twenty Dollars Reward.

u AN away from the subscriber, liy.
N ing near Opeekon in Jefferson
County, Virginia, on Monday. the 9Th
instant, aNegro Man named ELISHA,
about twenty one years of age. about
I Eve feet seven oreight inches high, well
made, rather slow IA his speech, andis
Remarkably fond of liqaor--Had on
when he went away, new shirt and
trowsers ofstrong homemade tow linen,
striped swansdown jacket, and . round.
about made Qf fulled lindsey Of > drab
colour. tas Under part Of the, sleeves made
ofcloth nearly Of the same colour, 4 wool
hat about half worn, with j hat band and
buckle, the hat hand wrapped round
with brass wire, and coarse shoes much
worn, ! will give twenty dollars reward
and al reasonable expenses for the ap-
-prehension Of the said Negro, If Ne Is
returned to me, or secured in Jail, 20
that ! get him again. 's7'.E : : >,
ABRAHAM GoRRELL.
June ~, 1908. = - q a - . - :
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19
.HE .ab,e,iae, ,y.isdes, q !; nom y, a

THE subscriber ,u;,fes % df.aa.~ n
! the FARMoh which he ns1u does.
sifHatein BERKELEY csuaty Virginia, Near
Cpeckon tffek, about three miles from
Marfinsburg and seven from .Shebhsrrf,s.
sIesunss on te main road leading From
me former @ the latter place TI;g farm
contains a6out three hundred acres, a
payt slate and a part limestone land ar he
.jsrst qualify, aboat mo thirds 81 tie
1ohoie fract cleared, aadnow in a state d
high eultivation, ne balance CLOTHED s;I
-escelg Rent Timber, Which wil al,uavs al:
ford q greatey quantity than tie con-
sumption the place mill :re9n;ye-
AsnD scienf portion Of ihs iandcan be con.7
Uerted info good saeadow- The improves
nssnts are q oery coasj oytabls and onven;4
en- dtueiiink house, large frame barn
and stables, sDith other asef biiaIngs :
there's q spring Of god suaser quite con-
ueiient 10 the droeLlfing and several other
springs rise pm different burts ef he
tiace, furnishing a sH6icient and CON-
sfdnt supply Of scater throughout tAe
year. Y r., e 5.a 4. ., ~ p + r.
The subscriber being desirsus 10 Re.
n.ese ia the state Of Ohio, .uiH tale in
exchange Ior Tie d5ope farm, land ,vsl
sifudted and 81 good quality ia any par.
efthat state Or "a greater PARK efths
price can be paid in hand, a gyea. bar
gam Sp;l Be green in il. The terms .oiH
Be made knos0n on duplication to the sub!,
scri6er Euing on the premises. =
-. ~ Y " ELI BELLEP.
April 20, 1908. +
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19
Take Notice.

TsHOSE persons, who are Indebted
to the estate Of Thomas Hall, late
ofBe-keley County, deceased, are re.
qaes,ed 10 pay of theirrespsetive debts
on OF before the first ofSepten,ber next I;
those who have claims against the de-
ceased, viii please bring them 10 BY the
sboye time, for settlement. =
JAMES FAULKNER, Admr.
Niartinshurg. Angus. 5, 1903. = +. =. =.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19
: = L.PRICE,
Hos jusi rreeiped D iasge snfpiy "
..se FRESH GOODS,

~ -. - N 4
.enlcH "e egf,s ~. ~ e ~ lgseess
.s 80 .e"'tsss. y Ra't'
y" =, Lo,s1, ~ s 49,: I'm
lun 4au ~. u ne4n ~ e.: Fl
:. ~ g 49, .NSn.A 10 =
uo y. oP.u. uo.
- Se:u.'l y ! 49, =. 49, ~,
#z.s. ns sno.'e - ~ DIsP.I D'm'tys'
4 So. sa III. $3.50 ! c,: -.:,
r'1 ouPs,o coi . % = = Sn'n'1es
IS. 60. 80 \ 10y IN. , -
49, 80. 49,, .s'ol.es - -
cl l sIIAeens - -.
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s, Ia = t,AS - f@'j3 T.
P p.us oo. -. .'
aney Sllgeams. |, i; e., !. IT.
aPPes anu Sattnos' y SnaWls,
= 1sn -; &c. $. ooa -. -: -
II !. able md other BOnnsss,
=. moroseo anoss,.t So ~
ZINE a!s0 Ssssamefs'':"
S9peTnne Cloths alt colours, 4 =
marseries, assorted, @~*f
lotion nose DO. - 2. =.
' ortois oneil and Horn Combs,
j =" Fancy velvet q fresldenes8C oro,
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81 = ~
Grritt6 nf tt)t s1|ntt Iiigflirer.

THE priceof this paper - two dnllars per j.
y. ann6m, one dollar payable at The time Of sub. 4
scribing. fid one when the year expires z
= Distant subsrfibers pay for the whale year y
$, n advance a sphscriptio receiyed fof q 4
shorter tern thin Sin munths, and 10 paper =
y discontinued until arrearage are paid--afaf- 8
= considered new enraguracpt. The nrice 81 4
~ 4, tvutiseulsafs 70 non-s abscrihers, Is enc a
dollar per s1iisrc Tor three weeks INSERTION, 4
and On continuance mar HI tine 2S cents 4
3aper week. lhscribers viii continue 4, 4
n $essSs ! reduction ~ cne-lonrth On their 4
y. 4 advertisements N 4
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Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19
Clock making and Watch
b - repairing. :.

THE subseribet aequainfs his friends
i and customers, that he 10 still car.
rying on the above business 1t his resi-
dence in Frederick County, on the main
road leading from Martinsburgt to Win.
chester, eighteen miles from the former
and six from the latter place, where he
win be thankful for any orders in his
line, and trusts he shall Be able to exc.
cute them with satisfaction to his em.
plcyers. = d.. -, =. + s- $50
He haspow in his employ John Grove,
well known rs an excellent Watch re-
pairer--and for the convenience OF per.
sons, IN or near ,Martinsburg, who may
want their watcifes cleaned or repaired,
he has engaged Joseph Nicely Of that
place, TO receive them for him, 70 whom
they win Be returned when finished.
Watches repaired by him will be war.
ranted to perform accurately for one
year, accidents excepted. = ~ st..
,AH Clocks made by him, will, as
usual, be ensured to perform with accu.
)raey. ".s.',,<~s.
He makes Mill Brands
of every description.
REEFS BRANSoN.
9th Month, 10th, 1908. ......
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FRESH GOODS

- WOO UVc4a'!p. :
THE subscribers have the pleasure
i to inform their friends, cus,om-
ers and the public generally, that they
have just received and are now opening
at their Store (Mr. Kesrsley's we'll
known eorner) in Shepherds. Town: a
complete and handsome assortment Of
SPRING and SUMNER
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19

.THE subscriber willexchange Jewel.
i rs, or any kind Of Silver work, for
good new Feathers. - ;,
JOSEPH M'FEELY.
] Matsinshurg, July IS, 1908.
Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va.) 1802-1810, 1808-08-19

= : 0PHIts IuIpentlne, = - Z. '.
Tar, Fish Oil and Molasses, &C..
:, He assures the public that NO person
shall underseil him, and that no pains
shalkbe spared to oblige customers.
Martins6rrgE May IS, 1908.
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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
August II.
TO REM,

(And immediate posssss'os g'0eal
NEAR the EXTREMITY oE THE PAsEH EN-
On Prince Stree.
A TWO. STORY BRICK HOCoE, Win
an elegant garden, and all necessary
buildings thereto, complete. Inc pseh,Asos
occupy ore half acre of ground on one OF the nc
hest situations and best Constructions squaiiea
By few, tifanyl exceeded by none IN slsa ,.a,
.lria Of lis size; it has also pump @ eAeo.
lent water, approved Of by the best Judges ;ss
besides well in tile garden Tor Its eAclus.,e
use. and is every way calculated toaceon mo
date eenteel family, from such Ino -ea'
Now building and will be ready s1iy
70 RENT about the first Of Augus., fooN
HOUSES, on Washington-street' the s,.a
atoms are GOOD, and the bulldogs VIII De ~
~ convenient and neatly finished, Tor Pt,saor
fa,o;lies. or public business and a Houss :,
twa near b4essrs. Aarsfrtler ana ioA"s
wharf.
- = = ~ Robert Broeket.
Cav
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
The Stagss S0a5h ct AseNaad1la.

n
IN the first Of October next the Mail
NJ Stage will commence running as fol
lows between Alexandria and Petersburg
Virginia;
Will leave Alexandria every day at &
O'Clock in the evening, ard arrive at Dumfries
by in the morniag-Leaye Dumfres at s
anl arrive at Fredericksburg by IL Ia in the
moruing--Lcave Fredericksburg at 10 tnocnI
and arrive at Richmond the next morning by
G-Leave Richmond at s IL and arrive az
Petersburg by Ia in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every
day at ID IL P. NJ. and arrive at Alexandria
in the same time. This stage will sarry no
more than 2 passengers on any account whats
ever, and not more than IA ID Of baggage
can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accstntr odatiob Stage between Alex
andria and Petersburg will also oain.ence
ru0ning at tile same time, every otter day
throughout the year, without regard to Sun
DAYS. and will travel only in the day tirlc.--4
On this line it is the intention of the owners
to study the wishes and the convenience of
passengers Still, however, regard FAUST be-
had to time--Going south from Alexandria
they will breakfast at ecoquan, dine at Stat.
ford Court House, and lodge at Fredercks.
burg--The next day will sbreakfast at the
Bowling Green, dine 1.-THE Oaks, and lodge
at Richmond. And On the third day will
breakfast at the Half Way house and dine at
Petersburg.
Returning, will dine at the H:lf. Way house
and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morn-
ing, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling
Green, and hodge at Fredericksburg. Next
morning, will breakfast,at Stafford court house,
! dine at Occoquan, and lodge at Alexandra.
The owners ON this line too, have to re.
quest that passengers will be.as moderate as
possible in the quantity of their baggage; as
any thing more than small trunk or parcel
| which will so within the body Of the stays
I will be an extra charge. ~ ~
! The Pro1rset0rs.
August "a
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
FOR SIZE, BY
LEWIS DERIOIS

a ms Store. near Col. Rsmsay's p1agt,
arensh Brandy, in pipes
49,. s'aoala Vino, in half pipes and quarter
-, Ssv-E nsland Eom, IN hogsheads ans bar
sloasses, IN hogsheads
Goldfish, IN boxes
hbarrels 1850 sAa VIZ ca :
Cheese
~'sss Vinegar, IN aogsheaas and pipes
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
July 2S.
N0y,ShGps Sale.

s =
IN Pursuance of a decree OF the honorable
the United States Circuit Court OF the dis
triet OF Columbia, sitting in Alexandria on
an appca. from tic District Court OF the salo
district, in case Of seizure and libel, between
the United States and forty boxes OF W hlts
sClayed Sugar, ten boxes Of Brown Sugar, anu
ten tons Of Logweod, and Matthew keene'
claimant viii be sold, at public sale, TOR
ready money, on Monday. the Ssth esay On
this month, at the warehouse Of George ala-
un. in the town eff alexandria, between the
bonrs Of eleven and twelve O'Clock OF the lore
noon of that day, the said forty boxes OF " hlte
C,avea sngar. ten boxes Of Brown Sugar, and
ten tons Of lGgswood.
Daniel Minor, D. NJ.
for Washington BOYD.
.,, dts,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
Hasdsng1o1l end Alcxandrsa Urn
hobe 4 01,, hl791a,

1,-g~ Fl e Stockholders of tie Washington
4 and A'cxandria 'iurnpike Company are
hercbY nasiGe1l, that the second iHstaiinens OF
Teu Dollars on each share, is called tor@by
the psesit.en: aid Directors Of tho said Com
pany, aid Is required to he PAID to lAa,fts
Page. Tyeas,,,er, in Alexandria. on or before
tie 26th day of AUGUST next, agreeable 70 an
act OF Congress, enaucd an act Tor the 6
establishment of a Turnpike Company m tue
county of Alexandria, in the district OF 20
Iumhia.
By order Of the Directors,
G.. Deneale, President.
July Is
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
tuesday,, AUGusr a3. 1903,
Tavern Leafe for Sale.

THE subscriber being ABOUT 10 fciHosc 10
he Indian Queen Tavern, in Bahimoses OF
ers for sale, on advantageous terms, the lease
fthe House he now occupies, having elght
ears, from the first of December next, TO
IN which for convenience, 1t is beiisves.,
], exceiled by none in the United States,
ld from the proximity to the seat OF govern
tent, and the direct communication which
will be opened between the city and Alc sai,-
ria BY the bridge across the Potomac and the
S turnpike Road, bids fair to become one OF
ne best stands for business In the coun-
ssy, as the distance to the Capitol over tbs
ridge will BE only about z miles. WITH the
Lease will be sold, if wanted, the whose oil the
FURNITURE, as it now stands, together
With large stock of WINES * LIQUORS,
There is a vacant Let On tie corner oIsCame-
ron and Pitt-streets, adjoining the stables, at
-tached to the House, (which renders itpaiti-
cularly comm odieus, as by that means tue
property fronts on three streetsl which viii
be sold in fec simple, OF leased Tor the re-
inainder Of the time.
A handsome LOT of GROUND, IN the
centre Of the square between King and ICs-
meron streets, and fronting on Washington
and Columbus streets, lo7 feet, with pub
lie alley on one side, and an open space that
cannot be built on on the other For pub
lie situation il is unequa.led by any property
In Alexandria.
A LOT OF GROUND, at the west end,
about l,alf a mile from town and fronting on
the Little River Turnpike Road, IS teet, run
ming back a5e feet, more Or less. There are
Oh the property adjoining 1t,
on each side.
A handsome LOT OF GROUND, on the
George Town road, about half nile trots
town, in avery beautiful situation, containing
wo acres.
A handsome SQUARE OF GROUND, or
Washington and Columbus streets, within
ore quarter OF a mile of town, well enclosed
with post and rail fence, containing some
thing less than two acres.
q ,,ali acre LOT OH he commons, about
the same distance as the last mentioned.
ALSO,
zhqy interest in the lease &c farm. con-
tanning between one and tno hundred acres
adjoining the town of alexandra, III a filgh
state of cultivation, and enclosed with new
post and rail fence, lin one OIL the enclosures
is the alexandria Jockey Club Race Course)
with large crop of OAlS and HAY, which
will be sold in the stack or otherwise ;---
two Wagons, four carts, eight pioughs, two
double barrows. a large and elegant roller, all
of the best construction, six good farm horses,
and every other article that can be wanted Tor
a well managed farm, together with y holee
mich COWS, a fine bufaloe BULL, forty
head of SHEEP, about fifty head OF HOGS
Of the very best breed that could be procured.
Also, some very VALUABLE SLAVES, II
they should be wanted for the farm.
~fLSC,
The two lines Of STAGES between George
Town ard Alexandria, with light H4kCk *
four HORSES.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23

= IfLss- eII!UEIIti.'s, = - 2 e
1852 9lank s.--Sum raised2 Is GOO
including expenee,
From tie above Scheme, it appears ths,
mere are less than two blanks 70 q prize' anu
mat the prizes are to be paid sss:;1al1s aea1e-
hon.
The drawing viii positively commence en-
1 Tue 24th ofnext month, aud viii be ccmpiet-
: % N len weeks. TIcKeTs at IS 80 cents
nr sale at R 6 RAYS Book SroRE, where
'0c drawing Of ali tickets sold by him VIII DC
ssSaunedfree ofcxrencc. Prizes IN the last
ass York Lottery taken in payment for elcA-
eein This.
0rtsrs for tickets from the country, ;enclos-
the cash tpost-paia, will be punctualiiy,
S s to, and early Information gwen OF
July Is.
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LOST IElS MORNING,

SOMEIF f1fEnI,IIss en- Fairfax or Prince
streets, IT SUBJ ois NONEY, il Alexan-
dria l,.sll. notes, of dollars each: the finder
will be handsomely rewarded, by leaving It
with the printer.
JaIu 50
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against me are
requested to bring them forward for settle.
ment; aid all persons indebted are desired
to make immediate payment as no longer
indulgence can be given, my intended rerriov-
ed rendering it necessary that iuil ADJUST
nent of all accounts should take place.
JOHN GADSBY.
July IS.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
Scheme Of a Lottery,

lJLIlNIlINS.O1 a Il OsItes1 7 >
Tor the purpose Of raising q sum of money to
aid the funds of the Charitable A1ar1ns Co.
fiety Of BolfiMore.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23

sasss at Kendae.

no every Tuesday and Friday,
49, FILL, BE SOLD
!, ,5s sycndue Stcsc, eornsr Of prsncc ana
= Water streets.
j Edrisfy Of Dry Goods. Sroesr'ss, &C %.
Dp.,t;c,.|srs OF which will be expressed ~
,be bills Of the day-- AZ k'flts q ssoo s..
' s arc on Limitation and the prices .oi
a gs arc established, can at any time pc
':;. ss and purchased At the Lowest Limitation
- p. c.. .Marsteller. ". NJ.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-02-01

/ -sHezvfns evcry. .adpensa.ge ssdica .qme,dca
nag rect frona Louisiana, ooh in FofR # corr
nlerce and agriculture, she ssii ever re Aie daV
on z7hfeh she acquired H. i5ere it a aolid mi,le
81 Sela, I svoali a-ether tlastMY country sho.ad
be srifho4t IL.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1808-03-24

are t.inaing--tllat it is a duty 10 obey them
and that departure from them cannot be JUS
flied. Butt cannot be denied, A think, on the
other hand, that in our peculiar SITUATION cases
may happen, In which it may become our do-
tyto depend upon being excused, orif you
will parioned, for presumlng that II congress
were upon the spot, they would Jucge as VIC
do"
uI presume NOS to dictate bu: may
venture to give my opinions, las 40 Freely
with much read concern fol the peslic) that It
would be much better, If every instruction IN
being were totally repealed, which enlolhs
pnnn an American minister TO follow the al.
vice. or even TO communicate with any french
or other minister in Europe 1T IS an lncx!A.
cable embarrassment every where. fdSl'c
would not be more seldom asksd,nor commit
nication less frequent it would be more lfeeiy
Given. a communication Of Information, CT a
request of counsel would then be received as
. compliment, and mark Of respect 1t IS
now considered as i duty and Alright, Your
ministers would have more Welgnt' ana DC
more respected through the world.
" Congress cannot do too much 10 give
weight to their ministers for they may de-
mend upon it, great and unjustiaable means
are used to prevent them from acquiring re-
putation, and even to prevent an idea taking
root, that any thing has been, or can be oohe
by them. And thereis nothing that ham3leS
and depresses, nothing that shackies and con-
hnes--in short, nothing that renders totally
useless your ministers in Europe, SO 1nuch as
these positive Instructions to consult and com
municate with the French ministers on an
occasions and to follow their advice And
really think it would be better to constitute
the Count de Vergcnnes our sole minister 9
give him full power to treat, and MAKE peace
with all Europe, than to continue any OF US
under the instructions III being, If they arc 70
be understood III the unlimited sense, Which
some persons contend for"
hope nothing indecept has escaped me
on this occasion. If any expressions appear
too strong, tie great Importance Of The SUBJECT
and the deep impressions has made on the
nv mind and heart must be ny apology
The inconvenience suggested in this letter
as likely to result from all adherence 20 ire
! terms Of the preceding Instructions, were oy
| no means hypothetical: they rested Oh real
facts. which occurred in the course OF the ne
potiation, as viii be seen in our next ana last
number.