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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-24
7SAL Els ut AUCTIOM:


NN Wednesday the first day of June next, at
~ the late dwelling house of Marcus Elcan,
decd will be sold, positively without reserve,
his Stock of LEATHER, &c. Consisting Of
3O,OOOIb. SoaiLeather, different qualities,
A quantity ofbridle and harness Leathers,
"A quantity ofhorse, hog, s. lambskins, dressed,
rs sacks Salt, Coffee and Sugar,
An excellent saddle Horse, Saddle & Bride,
One negro Man and two Women,
A large parcel of Ropes, Rigging, &c.
And two wears lease (coInmencingthe 1st inst
of that valuable TAN-Y AR D belonging to the es
tate of Mr.. Bockius, lately in the occupancy Of
MIR. Eican.
ALso-Al his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BIC
On excellent preservation; consisting of
Mahogany Tables, Wardrobe & Bedsteads,
Chairs Beds, Mattresses,
An elegant sett Of Cut-Gfass Ware,
A handsome new Brussels Carpet,
Patent Glass Lamps,
And a number of useful & ornamental Articles
AT the same time will be hired until Christ
mast next two valuable NEGRO men, one OF
whom can be particularly recommended for his
attention and activity.
Terms, Except for sales offurniture, &c. y
Cash for all purchases under so S-above so s
and under 100 s 90 days credit--above 100 S
and under 500 s. six months credit, and above
800 s., twelve months credit Approved endor-
sed notes negotiable and payable at the Bank
of Virginia will be unfortunately required OF
the purchasers. For sales of furniture 8 months
S:cs.. I'll &c Sc 2.
approved notes as above mentioned-under 50 S
cash. b. order of the Executors
JAMES BROWN, jr. Auc'r.
May1o (tdsl
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TUITIoN OF YOUNG LADIEs--Mys.

TUIT1ON OF YOUNG LADIES--Mrs.
Il BARBoUR, soho has iately 6eco7p real
dent 1 Richauoad, troposes The LIST Of May to
oten a School for The f.s;toa IF 1aaag Ladies, in
she house lately occupied by M Warden in a
yeyy heahiy an! agreeable part If fhi, city.
she will teach Reading, Writing, Arithnrctic c,
the English Grar1nlsr Her price far tbese yoiH be
eight dollars per quarter, tdya6ie III Advance
Likezgisc The EIetgeats Of Natural Pliiosetby,
Natural History, Hisfory IF Nations, Geography
gid Bellies Leftyes, at S y andfy cents PER qaIJ-
ter, and in adcahce.
1oung Ladies vii qiso be bodrded--the Price FIN.
sutton, boarding and washing will be one hunded
and sisty dollars yeays Payable q1tarterly and in
advance
Mrs. 5arboar viii seaioasiya and ardentip desote
her zroie attention to her School, aaIf she g1sets
with safcier. Encouragement, her plan will be en-
Adged, and bJebsr persons sOiH be enpoyeito teach
9rasic, drawi,g, the French language, and othe,
branches Of po!its and useful education.
Those srho may be dSsatisfed soitA the progress
sthev children, sOiH be at Hbery to Syifkydss item
at any t'ne. Rieh'sDnd, 1prf -. (imo5yg. :
THE MfLLiSc BusISgss which has here
4 tofore been carried ON under the firm of
LhDDs & WrBsrsR, was dissolved on the first
instant. THOMAS>S; AMOS LADD,
40 ISAAC WEBSTER
Marcia la ''-' ltfl
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r OST-supposed between the Capitol and the
IL Bank of Virginia, one hundred dollar B ANK
BILL of the United States deposit in Savannah
"A liberal reward will be given to any person who
should in,i 1t. +. HOWARD.
Richmond, MAY 81 ltf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-24

NICHOLAS LONG, TA1-LOR, now occu-
In pies the old stand of James p. Hopkins,
where he carries on the above business, and So
hcits share of public patronage. He will apply
himself strictly to his profession, and execute all
orders in the best manner and on the most rea-
sonable terms. MAY II. Gaw4w)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-24

THE Creditors of Humphrey Dabncy are
Il hereby notified, that a second dividend will
be made ut the house Of Ralston & Peasants, on
Monday the 9th of June next.
GABL. RALSTON, J y
HENRY HOvEY, |HS'eeS'
Richmond, May12. (eptGthJune)
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OrPupLIsHED by THOMAS RrrcH1K, oPPo-
SITE THE PosT.oFFIcE, AT FIVE DOLLARS
FER ANNuM, PAYABLK IN ADVANCE.

THOSE Gentlemen;
PILES OF THE ENQUIRER, hooks, or PAN
PnLErs at this Office, will please return them as
soon as possible.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-24

THE Subscriber has opened tavern in Man
Il chester in the House lately occupied by
Peter Leath, decd now known by the sign ofthe
Bell, and called the Bel-Tavern. He pledges
himself to his friends and the public at large, that
no attention shall be wanting to give general sa-
tisfaction--He is constantly 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 compleat satisfaction to his country custo-
mers, keeps constant supply of the best fodder
for stable His prices are Tin the present
difficult timcs) as follows, viz.
Cents.
For Dinner with plenty Of good Teddy So
For Lodging perRight IL
For Breakfast or Supper 81
For keeping. Horse "a hours 67
His spirits are sold but little higher than in
stores. Crest allowance viii be made 10 those who
may put up with him for week or longer at
a time both for man and horse. He would b.
glad to take II or Is Boardcrs to Breakfast and
Dine, at S 1S5 per annum, and pledges himself
they shall have no cause of complaint.
NATH'L. CHILDERS.
May IL. (6tTD
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THE subscriber is compelled by urgent &C.
i casion.t to visit the western country imme-
diately, during his absence he has conhded his
professional business to the management of his
friends Samuel Taylor and Richard b. Goode,
Esq--Suts will be commenced and carried on
by either of these gentlemen until his return.
PETER +. SMITH.
Manchester, May 10. Gaw2w)
TIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Lost by
II the Subscriber Yesterday, on his journey
from Petersburg to this City, small Red Mo-
rocco POCKET BOOK, of an oblong form, a
bout four inches long and three inches broad. fas-
fened by clasp, which contained number OF
Bank Notes for various sums from fifty TO ten
Dollars. 1t contained siso an order i'll my favor
drawn by John Baird Of Petersburg on James
Sheppard of Richmond, for twenty two dollars.
Whoever win deliver the above Pocket Book and
Its contents to me, shall receive the reward a.
aforementioned.
c. K TAYLOR.
Nav 10. (tf)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-24

The society assembled at their great City
HiS7gau, the .Gccsn Free, south Fourth
street, on. Thur,dsy,. 1T the rising of the Sun,
land at midday, proceeded in procession Of
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THE subscriber hereby informs the

~ 4
TSHE subscriber hereby informs the
inhabitants Of Maftinsbnrg and its
vicinity that he still continues his oceu-
patton IS q Wheel Right, be makes Flax,
wool and Cotton Wheels, Check Reels,
Windsor Chairs and al other kinds Of
Turning, he will. likewise repair old
work for his old customers, he will take
in exchange for new work IN kinds Of
country produce at the market price, he
has At present on hand, quantity Of
work such as Windsor Chairs Of the
newest fashions, house joiners and cable
net makers may also be supplied with
large benches and clamp screws, or any
other kind bslongipg 70 joiner turning.
Merchants near or nc distance may be
supplied with Tar Cans a. usual, either
BY the single dozen or groce. 81
An those Ia arrears are desired 10 call
and discharge their balances either in
cash Or country produce, either viii be
accepted. He still resides in his old
stand IL Burke street, near James Faulk-
MICHAEL. EERNS. .
August 12, 1903. -
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July 50, 1908.

JNHE public are respectfully inform.
l. ed, that the subscriber hasla,ely pur.
chased the Mills formerly owned by
Major Andrew Waggener, and iast In
The occupancy of Cefhas Beall, which,
10 ashort time, viii be IN complete repair
for the reception of Wheat and the ma.
nufaesory OF Flour he will always keep
in his employ persons we'll acquainted
with the business, and win endeayour
to give ample satisfaction g Nall his en-
ployers-He viii staad the inspection Of
all Flour manufactured II his MILF when
the. wheat is merchantab!e. - '
He win shortly have erected Ma
chine, for the purpose of pounding and
grinding Plaster Paris, ~. .>. \.
Fsy1.. j ;, WILLIAM b. KING
July 20, 1908. b. ~ \.
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Homo made Linens and
Tsrill'd Bags.

THE subscribers inform their friends
Eshe public, thatthey have recenily
received i large quantity Of Homemade
Linens and TwilPd Bags, also . large
supply Of Medicines and Paints, Of the
best qnality; Physicians and others may
depend on Being supplied By wholesale
and retail ii the Philadelphia and Balti-
more priees. They have also on
hand Flax. Seed on, Paint Brushes,
Nails Of an sizes, well seasoned Pine,
Poplar and Walnut Plank, Bar-Irou,
Crowley and Blister'd Steel, Bacon and
Fish, &c strong new Road Wagon,
Prime Soal and Upper Leather, Nice
Boot-Lees, Fair.tops and Call. Skins,
Homemade Shoe Thread. few nice
Horse Netts, atiess than half the usual
prices. Together with almost every
other article that this country and neigh
bourhood fequires in onriine ofbusiness.
JAMES s. JOHN LANE.
n P.lS. They payin Cash, the highest
prices fofsHides and Skins, clean Linen
and Cotton Rags. 49, q y
Sasphsrd's. 7swn. yuly 90, 1908.
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"A IL those who made purchases 1t
n the sale Of the property of 45soIons
Miller, deed. are informed that their
respective obligations become due on
the fst Sept. next. when il Is respected
they win be discharged.-There being
claims upon the estate, that must be paid
in . very short time, lit will be out OF my
Powerso give any indulgence after the
day above mentioned. -. ~, p,
WILEIAM B. KING, Adm's.
.@ July 80, 1908. 49, I. y:
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LdyvDS or sale

Z - ~ -
- Il Dfonday the si.t Of November
next, being the fec day q ne l
Co4ft ofthe County Of Berkeley Ior .nas
mouth, ii he Globe Tavern 70 M!artinsst
burg. / win sell Il public auction ios 9
ready money, 4 yefy valuable tract Of
LAND coniaining about aa6 acres lying
nbou, amiIs and an half from he town q
Nlart;nsburr There are on the premi-
ses'a good dwelling house, Kitchen, barn.
&c. and the wholesis IN tenantable con-
disi0n. u will be sheun on application
20 Mr.. Samuel B. Harris IN whose ten-
nrs Il now i, and possession Will ee
given 70 the purchaser on the Les o. a.
pEiL next - 81 Il
Thi. property was some years since
sold under d deed ofirust from Michael
M,Kewan and wife for the benefit q
Gen. Swami and others Of the city o.
Baltimore 70 whom itnov belongs. i
Il encumbered viii a old Mortgage
which win be extinguished prior % The
sale. Full information as to the title
win be given on appliraiion 70
PHILIP G. PENDLETON.
Martinsburg, Virginia, III
August -, 1903. Il 4.
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>XE7lLL be exposed for sale, 1t pub
w Inc auction, on Friday the 18th
instant, .at my residence in Buckles
Town, all the personal estate of Robert
Mknight, deceased. The terms will
be made known Oh the day Of sale.
ANN M,KNIGHT, En'x.
August IL, 1905.
=, n. =. Those having claims against
sfis said estate ire desired 10 exhibit
them for settlements, and those indebted
gre reqaested to make Immediate pay
InGnt. r.1r& - .s.s
.: Ann M'ENIGHT, Ez'z.
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Mr.. THOMAS STEWART.
<..z=sr TAKE NOTICE. =

THAT on the tenth day IF Septem.
il Der next, at the house inWhich Mr..
John Davis now resides, Il the Yellow
springs, Green County, and state Of O.
.hio. I intend to take the deposition Of
said Iohn Davis, which I intend to offer
in evidence on the trial Of q SUN brought
and nov depending IN the D;strie. Court
holden Al Winchester. Frederick Coan-
~, Virginia. in whichyoa are Plaintiff
and I am Defendant. Said deposition
to be taken byvirtne Of commission il.
sued from the said Court. ! =
Yours, Gc.. :, z5ss.- u T..
Y ALEXANDER MILLER.
July %, 1903. III a.
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"a - ~
u HE pnblisher has ben induced to oaer nev
American edition 81 this work 10 the pubiis
from the scarceness Of IL (it being almost a, II
printl and with the hope fhat It's circulation viii
he freat public good, md have 4 tendency = !
point out TO after righteousness The tr1e
path IN which K may - found He trusts thst 4
win richly repay those for Is pcruaal who nre n
search aftef Divine truths; ~ who wish ID See ~
glorious Gospel prohioted and spread through our
land, he doubts not win tcel disposition . -.
courage this scarce and valuable MDfk
The pnblisher mot actu4ed by interested views
IN offering this work 70 tie public bis sole ohiect
Is the dissemination bf truths necessary for -.
ny human creature to Be acquainted with Be oiv
wishes 10 obtain 70 many sHhscrihes q wiz -
for the printing his avn situation beinr such e q
put II out Of his power 10 have d repdbished with.
4Cut the aid ofotLers. Ct ~ Z
h The work win probably make ffom 81, "a an
dncdicimo pages, i shah Be wen printed On rood
paper. and The price, halfbound, shall not $780,
one dollar; those who wish them bound Il leafbH,
can have them Il the additional expense ofh;rd.
ing hthe number Of suhscribcfs should 81 enn.i
e BIS eSPectation the price IN - probahility Win
Tsr uesi &i1 u sass. ps... ]. .ssn !. ,rsre;.,.
s.n,btr u 'ssss,ibsss an sifaiasd d 30 "a sie
frinfiaE. nj % - 80. =,
g, 90 sasseiptian. ,seriveaas tie ease. cf.a. In.
/ jim. ], 1903 I, y. JOHN = tn. HUrcHlssos. :
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LAN.D!S fo,sale.

4. BARGAIN may Be had inthepur.
n chase ofthe placeswhere John Files
and Basii Cross now reside, containing
FIVE hundred acres of good lime stohe
LAND, binding on Opecon.C Greek,
distant about Eve miles from this place
and six from Shepherds. Town. The
buildings are comfortable, with 4 mill
seat on Opecon.-The title good, the
price low and the payments win bemade
easy 10 l punetual man. Those who are
inclined tobny, may know the terms on
application 70 John Baker, Esq. Is SheP.
y sas BENJAMIN. ODEN.
Maftinsburg, Nov. 90, 1907.
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BO0Tan9SHOE lKANUEAcT0Rr
hi !. MARTIssBukc. s..y sasi:E19

i A III E subscriber. respectfully informs
II Els customers aud the public, that
he still occupies his old stand, between
the Post Office and Printing. Ofhcc,
Martinsborg that he has lately made a
considerable addition 10 his stock Of lea
cher, (which is Of the best quality) and
shall constantly Keep by him large as.
sortment, so tina, none who may please
to employ him, will ever be- slisappoint-
ed BE win be carefulin always keeping
the best workmen,, and from his own
particular attention, feels an assurance,
thar he shall be able to give Satisfaction
TO his customers Doors and SHors, of
every description, WILDE care fully made,
agreeable 10 Objectionable intends I'd
keep, ready. made, avafiety of work for
Ladies and Gentlemen-.H Having d large
stock ofLeather on hand, he WILDE able
to give 4 short credit to punctual per.
sons who may wish. il. He is thankful
for the favours already received, and
win endeavour in future not to be unde-
serving encouragement.
= - RICHARD HFCKSON.2 ..
ET&-F1 - - tez-r7--+ .-s
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PAPER MIXING.

THREE or FOUR APPRENTr.
L CES are wanted by the subscri-
Der, 70 learn the PAPER-MAkING
business Lads from twelve to fifteen
years Of age will be PrefeTed.-Th
business Is remarkably healthy, and
holds out advantages that but very few
others offer. Apply to Mr.. Alburtis,
IN Martinshurg, or TO the subscriber, a.
His Paper-A lill near Buckles. Town. 4
CONRAD cOuNSELLER. =
t. July - Aoo0s - ~
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TAKEN Up By the subscriber. trss-
Il passing on the plantation Of SAM
'rel Hite, near Opeckon. Greek, D sor-
rel Mare thirteenhands high, ave years
old, with star and snip, mealy mouth,
neither brand Or other mark, appraised
to thirty.6ye dollars. The owner IS de-
sired 70 prove property, pay sharges and
take her away. ~. .ssss..tr ~ Z. $
THOMAS PETERSON. )
August II, 1905. " II. :.
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zI5WiSH 70 employ ! Joutneyman
1 weaver, who is a single man. wen
acquainted with the business, and who
j. Of s0ber and industrious habits. To
one Of the above description cons.an,
employ and generous wageswill be given.
Apply 1t The Subscribers residence near
the Quaker Meeting House. ~. =
Z g. JOHN MCCLURE.
JulS 50, 1908. : = ~ I
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sTP & II cor.

:CTRAYEDz from the ecmmons Of
y Martinsburg, on the 9th of July.
last, red and white spotted Cow, with
. white sfreake doWn{her back. and
white belly, her hind feet white and pro-
badly her fore feet, hsrhorns bored, and
both her ears cut Of. she had on 1 large
bsIlwi,h chain eollar. A generous
reward win BE given to any person who
WilIreturn said COW. or tske her up, and
give me information, 50 that Isget her
again. ~ :.
r CATHARINE HoSFMAN.
4 Martinsburg, August y, 1905. : :
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B A d.


.THE Subscribers, appointed Il tbS
last session ef The Gsperal A ssem--
bly,, Trustees for the, town of Bofh.
BERKELEY County Yisgiaia, are informed
that number Of persons who have been
advised to use the waters Of this place.
are deferred from wishing Il, from ~
apprehension Of It's unhealthiness. They
deem Il their duty 70 state to the public.
that the mill-pond to which the former
sickness Of persons nj BAH Is almost sx.
clusively 20 be ascribed,, has been long
since entirely dry, in Consequence Of The
dam having been taken down, and that
the inhabitants Of the town have enioy-
edtheir usual health for more than n
year past, and Of course, durinr the
summer and fan Of the last year. We
are entirely satisfied that these Springs
may be resorted to o formerly without
any risque 70 the health Of visitors, from
the cause above mentioned. @ o..
The Commissioners haye had the
Baths repaired, and are taking measures
for cleansing the streets, cellars, &e.-,
They intend, Is far Is the powers civ.
en- them by law win permit, 70 Ct The,
place for the comfortable accommodate
On ofthose to whomthe use of the waters
n + -
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BOOTS SHOE MANDATORY,
e Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern,
3ee. - lNaytins6urr. 4. ~ +

THE subscriber, from desir. to ID.
vance his own interest, to place.
his business on . more respectable foot.
ings 70 serve his customers, and to Be at
all times ready TO answer tie calls Of the
public, has now, and intends always to
keep IN his employ, some Of thebes. and.
most fashionable workmen, i'm his line
Of business . he will also be constantly
provided with the best leather that can
be obtained-and from an assiduous at
.sention and endeavours to please, has no
doubt but that he win be. able TO give sa.
tisfartion to all who think proper TO en-.
ployhim. :. go
Gentleman and Ladies al 4 distance,
who may please to favour him5wish their
work, may depend ON their commands.
being strictly complied with, and that BY
forwarding their measures accompanisd
with instructions, their work can be d.
well executed here, as at any Of the most
fashionable towns.
I. 4. JACoB PoIsAL.
4 March as, fsos.
~ ....ae r. ~ = = ..surS$ r.
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ONE CENT REWARD.

ID AN away from the subscriber, on
IN Sunday last. an Apprentice boy
named John Raney, about l 8 years of
ageHe took wish him variety of
clothing, not recolleeted. One cent
reward wiilbs paid forfhe apprshensioa
Of said apprentice. " i
JOHN WESTENH0FER
\ Augusta, 1903.
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D ANaway from the subscriber about
N the lss Of this month, girl named
Peggy Brewer, bound BY her parents =
she IS about fourteen years old she took
with her variety Of clothing. SIX
CENTS reward viii be given To- any
person who win return said girl.
:; :. s..s.ssse s BARNET KEPHART. I
Juiy'is, 1908. Y ~. !.
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BAR-IRON.

{HJE have now on hand q. complete
Wv assortment of Aniefdm BAR
iron, which I'VE intend ksepipg con-
stantiy. r.
4. WoRTHINToN, & Co.
Shepherds. Town, May 70, 1908.
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- sahsstiS etshase ia.s received ! handsome
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-14

joessarily believe they had no claim on thei,
government for sticnsion L, th.ir interest
ir,s, Phocica, IS z criticism IN every respec,
w;.thy OF your genius and your principles
!. isyour rr3.iDce alone, sir, 20 prove tina,
Mr. x. in ali his gcacrll administrations. IN
tends ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ion, anthhat when
eyer he ccasnrcs Individuals. he means tc
criminate the whole nation For a man who
seems habitually prone to iinpute every ac-
ton OF Mr.. RS life to the worst possible mo-
tlve-aist one who views with distorted vi
sion, every sentence which he utters, it is not
a difficult task tomisrepresent.
But before you can nationally expect the
public to take your nasrefresentafions for
truths, youmust endeavour to work a tho
rough reformation, both in your feelings to-
wards this gentleman, and in your manner
OF examining his conduct But if this should
prove too arduous a task, let me recommend
1T TO you at least to try toNconceal-what
nature disqualifies you from entirely correct.
ing. shall now conclude, sir, with a few
observations on the censure which YOU so
literally bestow on Mr.. r. for advocating the
reference of the petition of the Philadelphia
merchants, the object of which was the re-
peal OF the non-importation act-you round
ly assert that his motive was prediction
tor their object" Unluckily, for you sir, Mr..
~ SNP'S SSiy uCSidTCS Ill INC speech winch ne
made on that occasion, that he was opposed
to the object of the petitioners. But / pre-
sumo you expect the public to believe, that
you are better acquainted with the motives
than he is himself IF this should be the
fact certainly can have nothing more to say
on this subject.
But permit me to remark that there is
very material difference between referrine
a Petition, and granting the prayerof it, and
that it has been the almost invariabie prac-
tice of congress-even in the worst of times,
torefer petitions, as matter of right which
nolegsiature Gould justiiably refuse to the,
citizens OF this country. How will YOU &C
count, sir, upon any Other principle, for ma
ny OF those members who voted for the non
importation act having voted in favor of the
reference? If you doubt the fact sir, give
yourself the trouble toexamne the ncws-pa-
pers and you will be convinced. But altho'
they might, and indeed must have voted from
f'17cihie, | suppose you will still contend Mr..
X. voted though in the same way and for the
same thing-from fTejRdice. If YOU can
prevail on any man to believe it-be it So
reason is not the thing which will change his
opinion, nor would the change be worth pur-
chasing. And now sir, wishing YOU a little
more charity for others, and little less pre-
objection for YOURSELF bid YOU adicu: Il
WILDE your own fault if you ever hear from
me again. ANII-PHOCiON.