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States to amend the Charter-of the townof
Alexandra be submitted to them for their
consideration, viz. after the words $ seem
proper insert" Except the appointment of
S Inspector of -four, which appointment
shall remain as it now is in the Circuit
"a Court of the district of Columbia"
January 17th, 1909.
On motion it is ordered thar the following
amendment to the bill-before Congress to
amend the Charter of Alexandria be sub
mitted to that honorable body for their con-
sideration, viz. 6 And be it further enacted,
" That the common council shall have pow
Ger to levy tax upon all inspections within
" the limits of the town Of Alexandria, pro-
$ vided such tax shall not exceed twenty per
6 cent. on the nett amount Of the proceeds
" Of such inspection"
Extract from the minutes.
JAMES NJ. M'REA, C.. c.
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FOR SALE.

NNE tract of LAND. sitnate and lying
in Alexandria county, about slx miles
from said town, and four fromGeo. town, con-
tanning ls5 and 3.4 acres. This landi Well
watered and timbered, and well situated tor
cultivation.
Also,
Another Tract, containing 40 acres, ly-
ing near the Leesburg road about hive miles
from Alexandria and six from George l own.
not far from either of the above places Is
valuable Mill Seat. which would sell, hay
ing Is feet inches natural tall, with quar-
~ OF. good stone on each side OF the DAM
Also, plenty of good building stone on the
spot where the house should be erected ANY
person wishing to purchase viii please TO ap'
ply to -, cAp11N
April s. 60
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SHIP
Port of alexandria

T0ft OT f1ST2f10i w.
ARRIVED,
Schr. Three Friends, Kelly, New Bedford,
to different merchants.
Ceres, Weeks, New-Yo-k,
different merchants.
Sloop Olive Branch, Clements, Baltimore,
to master.
Little Poll, Rhodes, Providence,
70 master.
CLEARED.
Schr. Good Intent, Baxter, Boston,
Faxon Metealf and Co.
Polly and Sally, Sicily, Baltimore,
Sloop Harmony, Ellwood, Philadelphia
L. Irwin & others.
Montezuma, Palmer, Norfolk,
vi. Miller.
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He has on hand, andofers for sale,

lie las on hand, and 9Defs Jor sale,
1000 feetBAY WOODI 3ooofcetin iogs9
1900 ST. DOMINGO WOOD, which he
will sell for cash only.
He still continues the Cabinet and Chairs
making Business as usual.
Two Journeynen wanted TO the above bus
siness.
~ MATTRESSES made when applied
for.
John Muir.
April s. 2aw3W
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r E M O VA L.

u VIE subscriber has removed his work.
l. shop and dwelling house to the BRICK
house on Royal street, between King and
Prince streets, lately occupied by James 5.
Scott.
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SALT AFLOAT.

24oo bushels Ground Alum Salt, aboard
Schooner Elizabeth, Captain Neweomb, tor
sale, by
John G. Ladd.
April 6. d
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Whereas report has and continues to be
industriously circulated, that the corpora
ton of Alexandria have applied to Congress
for law TO authorize them to tax the pro-
dnce that comes to this market, and that
Mr.. Joseph Lewis, jun. brought forward a
bill to that effect. II such was the fact, it
would have operated against the interest OF
the farmer, but as no such attempt was
made or intended to have been made by the
council We the subscribers members of
that council, do STATEN Justice to the inter-
ests of the town, and of Mr.. Joseph Lewis,
jim. the facts as they exist.
The council wished an amendment to tie
charter, SO as to enable them to collect the
taxes due to the corporation by non-resi-
dents, and to have the power to appoint IN
sPectors of domestic articles, as is the case
in other towns-Some members Of council
thought it would be improper to have the
appointment of the inspector of flour made
in that body, and therefore by a resolve,
they sent up a committee, with petition,
praying that Congress might authorize them
to lay tax on all inspectors not exceeding
copper centum on their nett revenue and not
on the articles themselves: Nor WAS there
the smallest wish OF intention Of council by
said prayer to raise the price OF inspection
or create tax OUT OF the farmer in any way
whatever.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
A auantity.of St. Ubes and Ground Allum
few sacks of'very hne LIE
'yerpool Blown.-Apply.to
Thomas Irwin.
April s.
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IN COMMON CUNclL,

De.em6er "a, 1908.
On motion it is ordered that the follow
no amendment to the first section OF the
blu now before the Congress OF the On'seo
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w L - LIZ w % vi oORG,
President Of the Council.
JOSEPH SMITH,
JONATHAN BUTCHER.
THOMAS SHREVE,
JOHN JOHNSON,
BERNARD BRYAN,
AARON He YVES,
w W. RHODES,
JOHN COHAGEN,
ALEX. MAG kENLIE,
John YOUNG,
THOMAS PRESTON,
ADAM LYNN.
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s-zr Printing in It's various bfancns
executed with accuracy and disPsScsA
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, JUNE 2S, 1909.

1t is circumstance much to be regretted,
that there are SO many small Strings in our
complicated machine of government; so ma
ny details in the exercise Of its powers, which
have been left unsettled By the Constitutions
and laws of our states. When there are
occasions for the exercise Of such powers,
party spirit never fails to acquire neS ex-
citement. Some party Of men always arises,
who are more solicitous to" order these
things" in way which is best calculated
to promote their own interests, than accor.
ding to the general PRINCIPLES of the govern
ment. Mdryiand is at this moment me-
Ian holy monument of this truth. She Is
now shol'n of half her constitutional inf uence
in the Senate of the u. 8. Gen. Samuel
Smith has retired from his seat and Mary
land has now but one representative in that
body. Nor does this defect appear to admit of
All immediate remedy !; for the Legislature of
tn at state have adjourned, without making
any appointment.
AS we view this subject, the Federalists
alone are the authors of this evil. The facts
are these:
Gen. Smiths term Of Office expired on the
fourth of last Mdrch.---The Assembly OF
Maryland, during It's winter session, ---not
being able to agree about the mode of supply
ing this vacancy, adjourned without ma
king any appointment. The majority of the
House IF Delegates was .federai---that oil
the Senate was republican. The majority Of
the Senate was, however, so much create,
than that ofthe other body, that on a john
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

On Sunday the 18th inst. departed this life, at
his house in Williamsburg, about fifty seven years
of age JOSEPH PRENTIS, E. senr. Judge of
the General Court Of this Commonwealth an of.
fee which he hath filled with dignity, < dischar-
ged:witb fidelity & impartiality for more than 20
years.--It was his happiness, in all the walks OF
life, TO concliate the esteem affection ct those a.
round him, and the respect and regard of all o.
Tiers. The genuine benevolence of his heart,
the unasseming modcsty Of his manner, s. de;
pertinent, the unfegned sincerity Of bis Religi-
on, and the uniform and steady practice Of mo-
rality, on all occasions, shed mild lust.e over
his character, which none so highly appreciated
as those who knew him best To his fanny, his
loss is irreparable to his friends, the OCCASION
Of sincere grief, and sympathy. If have lived
beloved, and to have died respected, constitute
happiness III this life, stich has been hIs veil.
cared reward here a far greater awaits him
hereafter.
On Sunday the 18th instant, DIED ia Ills
city, MR. RICHARD SMITH, late Of Nek-
York. formerly an inhatitant Of this cltyl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
IGOR sALE-4 vALUABLE TRACT or

nor SALE--l VALUABLE TRACT or
II LIND, lying on the banks of James Riyer,s
nearly opposite to the Westover Estate conts;; -
ing. between eight and nine hundred acres S<S
ded by the river upwards of a mile by q lands
Of Mr.. Harrison OF MaycOcks and Il Road lead
ing from Cookies ferry to Petersburg about
one fourth part Of the tract is cleared ii has
some grass land and affords good range for
Cattle, has q good Landing place, and a pr6fta-
Bile fishing place might be made on it, at small
expence il has no improvements except An old
dwelling house. This land, with proper tillage,
would make \ good wheat farm. One fourth
part Of the PRICE win be expected on giving pos
session. and for tie residue credit Of two, four
and SIX years will be given If required. Miles
SeIden, junr. will be good enough to sbew the
land. Y! @. PEACHr..
Williamsburg, April IS. wtf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

A N ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT Fl,,t
( \ SALE The House and Tenement wher.
the. subscriber lately resided.
This tenement justly ranks amongst the first
in this place, combining elegance, convenience,
contiguty to the Capitol, and in the centre of
most agreeable neighborhood. -l5
For terms apply to-Mr VIM. Long who is full.
ly authorised to contract for the same
!! - J. PENN.
Tune Is n.
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IWISH toiife tenor twelve able strong Men,
i to3work at the water works, & on the streets
OF Richmond. For suchi.l will give; generous
price, for two or three months. 81. :
q. John p. SHIELDS.
sJune Is. ,.i.s a. - W. - = w2w'
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

1 EIPER's best SCOTCH and RapPE +
~ SNUFF, in pound and half pound bottles.
for sale by
JOHN H. STRoBIA.
June %. ~
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

DURSUANT to deed of Trust execute, 10
| Il. the Subscribers, by Samuel Parsons and
| Sarah his Wife, fofsthe benefit ofWiIam Cocka
and Thomas and Amos Ladd, and otler crehi.
tors of the Said Parsons, will be sold, at public
Auction, on the respective premises, on Mon
day the 18th ofnext month, Ouly) the following
property situate inthe city ofRichmond, viz.
Nearly three fourths of the half acre of ground.
designated i'll the plan of the said Civ bv lot
No. 436, between Thomas Ladd and the Hay.
Market square, bounded on the North East by
the street which passes between the Hay.EIar-
| ket square and the public Wereho,tse
All that part of lot No. Alb on the North East
| side ofthe Basin which is bounded by the street
running by the Bank and Robert McKim's, to Ca
~ Street, thence by the latter street to the brick
House occupied by Mr. James Smith as Bake.
ry-,hence at right angles to the alley betyee
the said lot of Robert McKn's-- thence by thu,
said alley to the first mentioned street. This ot5
is held by deed which conveys all the inter ST.
Of Byrd's Trustees and Heirs. But is subject ,ns
the. appearance of Ticket The title I,ar,cis.
| of both lots will be exhibited at the sale Tne
grounds will be sold entire, or divided, as may,
appear convenient.
Ten shares III the Richmond Turnpike Com.
pany-also Coach and pair of horses, tor thc,
with stindry articles of Household and klt hen
furniture and other personal property.
Terms of sale will be twelve mogtl,s credi, for
tile lots, or Notes negotiable and J,ayable NJ tb.
Bank of Virginia satisfactorily endorsed. 8. II
lies 10 be withheld as further security until The
notes be fully paid; or at the cption of the pur-
chasers, one fourth in hand, ard deeds of rrmst
on the property sold to secu.e the o.ber three
fourths. The Turnpike shares and the persor.
al property will be for cas,, or a short credit as
may be deemed fit on tae day. The sale viii
commence at 18th O'clock on Lot No as
E. ChRRINGTON.
RICHARD ADAMS, YES
SEoBGE GKEENHOW. 'es
June 90 tbs.
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DOR S.ALE-32S AC'RhS !y1NEy RIILN
II LAND--On the 10th December next, O..
fair, or otherwise the next fair aay,) the StbScr.
OF LAND situate in Buckingham county, irri,he
diately opposite the mouth of Rock fish riler-.
Thirty acres Of which are prime low grond, &
the residue strong, finely timbered upia,,d, well
adapted to the culture of Tobacco, Corn, and
Wheat. ... ...zr
credit of one, two and three years Willis
rest rom date, to be RENTED if the payment, be
Punct,ially made Bonds with approved. securi
ty will be required. 4 clear title made, & pos
session given on the day of sale 60.
The above Tract of Land has been conveyed
to me by Patrick Rose, Jun of Buckinsh al, ID
be sold for the payment of his debts. Z. IA
HEX. F. Rose, Trustee,
June IS - 1 r.~ - Lawson
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

.inot and nrs niuous votes of three several
houses OF congress, returning thanks to him
for his able and impartial conduct in the
chair.
Mr.. Randolph's speech to BE continued.
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MoTlCE--That on the 18th day of next
Y month, will be sold to the highest bidder.
on the premises in this city, (inless privately
sold betere,) three story brick house, (unfi
nishedj 20 by 80 feet together with the ground
OF the same width, extending back to an alley
situate, on Cary's Street, ruling parrelIel with
the Basin, and opposite to Nichosoa and Heath's
Coal yard. Terms Of sale, g 1000 in hand, $1,000
in six months. the remaining balance, divided e.
qusly in ~ and 1B months q ON the first instant.
a Deed of Trust, on the said property, and bonds
Of the purchasers, will be required to secure the
three last payments
SAMUEL PARSONS.
18th mo 90, 1909.
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NOTICE.--Tne partnership of, Chaignea,, e
~ Freemon, was dissolved the 18th instant
Those indebted to HE said partnership, are re.
quested TO cone x settle their accounts ;& those
who have any demands against them, win please
to call Immediately for payment.
c. B. CHAIGNEAU
June % -" stC
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

" The luminous Essay on the last page
recommended to the attention Of our rea
ders.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

CRtT1cus, No. 3, is postponed to oul
next.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

We hear, that it is understood among the
members at Washington, though no formal
resolution has been passed ON the subject,
that Congress will adjourn ON M ondas
next.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

The design Of cur government, in stationing the
Enterprise. off the ports of the Texel, seems Ia
be wise one. Should the views of France shift
for the worse. Instructions may be sent by our
government or agents in Holland and France
and she may be on the spot to warn our vessels
not to enter the Dutch ports.
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From the Mezv 1wk american Citizen.
IA Republican Paper

nThat the commerce OF the 4. States Is
at this moment in an unsettled and distres
sed situation, is fact none will doubt. ne
cause too may be found without great diff
Guilty in seeking it--but how remove 1t, is
a question not so easily answered. The
unsettled state OF Europe readers itextreme-
" difficult to establish commerce on any So
lid basis-but the jealousy which Great
Britain entertains OF US, is perhaps the
greatest obstacle we have TO contend with.
On her manufactures and commerce she
depends for her existence, and she sees with
pain that we are rivals, not immediately IN
her manufactures, but in her carrying trade,
OF which she is more tenacious, because she
knows that there she is most vulnerable.
Aurora
With becoming difference to the sage
colonel, | give it as my opinion, that II
would be difficult for any other man 70 write
more and greater nonsense IN SO small a
compass. That our commerce IS 8 unset
tied and distressed" is certain but to whom
is its unsettled and distressed state attribut-
able Mediately to party; Immediately to
MIR. Jefferson. The partyis not impartial
in its feelings; not just in It's language;
not neutral in its conduct. Initiating the
examples of party in Holland, in Swltzer-
land, in Spain, and in every other nation
which The fyrant has conquered, and by
which We are already half subdued, It has
strong attachments, it knows not why, to
France, and deep-rooted aversion, which it
cannot explain, from England. Of these
prejudices, artfuliy, encouraged by ruthless
party demagogues to gain elections, the IL
lustrious sage, who was always Frenchv
man, dexterously avalled himself, and used
them in aid Of that commercial warfare
which the tyrant had waged against the on
" natioa in Europe which is able to main
tain her independence, and which is the on
ly barrier between us and nationalJuin.-
Powerful as the tyrant is, he would have
hesitated before he passed his Berlin Decree
(the- cause Of the" unsettled and distressed"
=
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FROM THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER.
~ -,s 80 -
Cahim quid qaaremuss alifa.

Happiness and pleasure, arc By some con-
sidered SO nearly allied, IS 10 induce. the
question whether they are not one and ihs
sane-bus / think on examination We shall
find them widely different BY pleasure, |
mean that peculiar felicity OF the feelings,
which attends the enjoyment Ct something
desirable-but as this desirable something
may be only nlomentary, Or emnnensly
hazardous, a precarlous enjoyment OF 1t
NAV afford pleasure, but be very i,R iron,
producing happiness.
Happiness and pleasure, though distinct
in themselves, are nevertheless used to ex-
press the same thing.
admit thatto be happy is to have plea
sure: b,ie 4 do not admit that to have plea
sure is to possess hspplness-the one may
include the other; but 1t does not follow,
that both are co.existent, any more than
that the possession Of a house should also
include the furniture.
The distinction between happiness and
pleasure, has however become lost in these
degenerate tirues-when every pursuit is
directed to, and ends IL the latter, without
reference to the former.
The man of fashion rursues happiness in
every circle, but he cannot attain it. 1t
eludes his vigiiance--it escapes his grasp
he is however con;ented to embrace the
shadow fer the substance, and fancies him
self happy ( have seen one of this de-
scriptioa make that distraction in his LAM
guagc WHICH existed not in his ideas-thus
G he would be happy to have the pleasure Of
your company" instead OF ''.he would be
pleased, &C." Butas these aim at elegance
and variety, and (like some ofmy acquant-
ance) are anxious to display then talents in
pomposity, we must excuse them for con-
founding SYNONYMOUS, what are distinct and
independent. or at least allow them to use
terms without meaning any thing, Tor the
pleasure they derive in pronoullcing them.
'syThe Mser fancies he is happy whea he
has raked together an immense heap of trea-
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Fifty Dollars Reward. :, =.
Fan azvay from the subscriber On Or a0''" ''
ESD Of Ccto5er last,
S.3NUEI DFEELE,
SAMUEL DEEBLE


\ N apprentice 10 tie cabinet 'naHMg w.
II. sincss lie is just twenty years u "S'
about FIVE feet tour or five laches htS' p'.
por,icnab!y Stout, has dark brown mar quS i;an
when he went ca toievabiy lair comp e a,aJ
grey eyes, prominent nose klDd o. Ia,
dent on his chin, small mole Oh one ."| ~.
and strong beard with wh'skeFs' T"s"' "a,
bacco, and according to his size ne ""' ",oG
lcrab!y large Ease. Had on when he "I" With
white hAt and drab surtu!t, ma c"''.r' ,no
him tiircc or four ciose-oodIcd f0a. hbor,d
black, ole dirk mixture, one e'o''O"
gingbam, Explanations and bo?'S r,v,y
Whoever viii apprchend the >ain w.. ~ that
and lodge h,m in any Jail in tic T. ., 1--we ~ r..
get him again, shall receive tIS 'D lid sv
ward. Whoever harEors or enlpio!' lin. ,,os 70
prentice, shall be prosecuted aecofm ~ lsks
law. Masters of vessels are forbidden
him eff at their peril. I'm
Benjamin Adams0''
dorer,be-
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p oETIcAL d EPAR THE N,s::
THE OWL AND PARROT.
BY PETER pINDAR.

IN Owl fell desp'rately in love, poor soul 1!
Signing and hooting in his lonely hole
a Parrot, the dear object of his wishes,
Who m:iier cage enjoy'd the ioaves & flshes'
) I'm short, had all she wanted--meat * drink,
Washing and lodging -full enough, ! think.
Squire Owl most unsteady tells his tale;
HIS oaths, his sqaeezes, kisses, signs, pre-
vail
Poll cannot bear. poor heart, to hear him
grieve,
So opes her cage. without as by your leave J;
Are married, go to bed with raptgred tsces'
Rich words, and SO forth, usual IN such ca
scs.
A day or two pass'd alnorouslv sweets 80
Love, kissing, cooling, billing, al. their meat
at length they both felt hungry w hats
Tor dinner
Pray what have VIC to cat, my Gears, quoth
Poll.
s 6 Nothing! by all by WISDOM" answered
- Owl
!. Incycr thought of that, as I'm sinner"
But Poll, ON something shall pat my pats,
What say'st thou, deary, to dish OF rats s
. RArs mistes Owl, dye think that I'll eat
RATS
Eat them yourself, or give tacm to the cats,
Whines the poor bride now bursting into
tears, a3e
Well, Polly, would YOU rather dine on
MOUSE
I'll catch few, If any in the house;
Thou shalt not starye, love, SO dlsPei tiny
fears
" WONT rsr1, --.-----1
went,
Don't tell me of such dirty vernn--slon't
o that within my cage had bat tarrled j.
" Polly quoth Owl, g I'm sorry declare,
So delicate, you relish not cur fire
You should have thought of tina. before you
MARRIED..