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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

On extract JoiS an Ordnance, passed By tke Com
mon Hal for the GH of Richmond, on the Sd
day of Janauy. 1911 entituied, Sc In Ordnance
to amend an Ordinance, entitutcd an Ordinance
TO amend an Ordinance for regulating wagons,
drays and carts, Indfor other purposes"
SNHERE AS, it has been represented to tkis
w Hall, BY tnany respectable nterch mrs of This
CITY, there IS, ar present, great suaat of zpag
CONS, drays and carts, for Transporting articles from
enc ga utter 1 the city TO another, "A sufficient
number Of svhite drivers nor having yet engaged in
the business, Tor remedy s,iereof:
Be It ordained, BY tie President and Common
Courrii 81 the city of Richmond, in Common HiH
assembled and it is hereby oriIiaeA by authority
aforesaid That every person xpishisg to emoi, for
hire, Srifhtn his CITY, any Spagg5n, dray or cut.
snail be Permitted SO to ,noioythe same free from,
any tax or Hcence from the time of passing this
ordinance, sntH the first dry of March next Bu.
such shall be subject to the regulations aaa
restrictions which have heretofore en- prescribed by
the Ordinances of this ctr, concerning the mode of
sriOing ana the rates OF charging for services rem,
dcyed.
And be It further ordained, Thar the President
OF the HaH, for the time being, may, and he is
hereoy authorized and powered bp his broca,,a-
zion, to continue the foregoing provisions of this
ordinance, from month month, until he shall be
tDornted oy the master of Police, that forty svhite
men are entbloyedin the business of driving draws
carts, within this city
dnd the President shall moreover be authorised
TO instruct the Chamberlain to glue credit to any
oSsner OF ssaggon, dray cart, zvho has entered
thc same for the just PROPORTION of the tas which
ne may have paid for Gcesce, during the continu-
ance Of this provision.
Iesfe,
NJ SHEPPARD, CLERK.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

" lRGiNlA. TO spit At a Chancery District
Court, held AT the former capitol, in the
city OF Williamsburg, the 18th day of October.
1910:
Miles Cary & Elizabeth X. Cary his wife.
PhBs,
Diana Wray, executrix of George Wray, who
was one of the administrators, with the will an
nexed, OF John Page, decd VIM. B. Page, sur.
viv,ng administrator, with the will annexed of the
SAID john Page, deceased, William B Page and
Mary M. Page, infants and Edward Swan,
Mary Swan and Thomas Swan, infants,
Defts.
ON the motion of the plaintiffs, by their coun.
sell VIM b. Page is assigned guardian to the
.nfant defendants, VIM. B Page and Mary M
rage, and Thomas ) wan is assigned guardian to
the infant defendants Edward Swan, Mary Swan,
and Ihom's Swan, to defend them in this suit
and the Sad defendants Edward Swan. Mary
swan x Thos Swan, not having entered their an.
Pearance and given security according to the act
OF assembly and the rules of this court, and il
appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
they are not inhabitants OF this country: On the
further motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel
II rs ordered, That the said defendants, Edward
swan, Mary Swan and Thomas Swan, by their
guardian aforesaid, do appear here on the first
day OF the next term, and answer the bill of the
plaintiffs, and that copy Of this order be forth.
with inserted IN the Enquirer for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door of the
former capitol in this city
Copy. Trate.
A&T71- ROBINSON, C. G.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

ME subscriber informs his friends and the
a public in general, THAT he wishes to carry OF,
the HoU&E C4RPENTERS BLJSINEyS :;
al ats Uarious 5ranchrs, if tnvore by a liberal en-
eonrnSernent. He frtters hin,seif that he zviY be
'6ie to please those svho may fauor hin, With BAT
ronage With fancy e plain zuork as ne has seyvea
a regular apprenticeship and since worked in the
6eSt buildings in thc city of PHILADELPHIA !. and
rom ms practice Of business he thinks himself ca
PuoIe Of executing work an the neatest manner.
.JOHN COLLINS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

counties of kcnawha & Randolph, praying that all
tAat part cfthc said lunties contained within
me Following bounds, to wit: Beginning at the
mouth ofOther creak Of Elk river, thence along
.ne ciy'd,ng ridge on the lower side Of said o.
tner creek between it and Big Sa..dy creek of
Elk to the head ofthe west fork of little Ke-
hawha, thence along the ridge between the wa
tiers OF the little Kenawh, and Elk river to the
head OF the main left hand fork of Holly. thence
to large hickory about twelve miles ND the
BACK fortS OF Elk, thence to the mouth of Straight
creek on Cauiy river, thence to where the Bath
county line crosses Williams river, thence to
the forks OF Cherry Tree river above Maze's inn
ProVements, thence to the sixteen mile tree on
refers creek road. Greenbrier county, thence a
street line TO the Gap in the Dogwood Kobs, on
the ODD state road, thence to the mouth of wen
~ M'ie creek OF Gauy river, and thence to the
oeghin'ng' may form one distinct county. be re.
jected
j. ResolOed, as the opinion of this committee,
lhat tne petition OF sundry inhabitants of the
town OF Portsmouth, in the county Of Norfolk
praying that an act may pass INCREASING the pow.
ers OF the trustees of the said town, is reasona-
BILE.
T. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee.
That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the
county OF Charlotte, praying that an &C, may
pass imposing certain penalties on all owners Of
slaves, who shall permit such slaves to own or
possess any horses or hogs. is reasonable.
5 Received as the opinion of this committee.
That the petition ofthe inspectors at Shocke
warehouse, in the city IF Richmond, praying
that an act may pass, allowing third inspector
at the sal d warehouse. be rejected
% Resolved, as the Opinion ofths committee,
That the petition of John T. Leigh, of the coun-
ty OF Amelia. praying that an act may pass, al
loving hun further time to collect the money due
him as sheriff of the said county, on account OF
BIZ.
2. Resolved. as the opinion of this committee,
That the petition of Charles Yancey and others,
praying that an act may pass for preventing the
interference of sheriffs in elections, be rejected
The LIST, End, 3rd, 5th, 9th, and 9TH, reso.u.
lions being read a second time, were agreed to
by the House.
The 4th resolution was rejected.
bill To amend the penal laws of this COM
monweath and give further jurisdiction to the
county and superior courts of this common wealth
IN certain cases, and for other purposes" (Which
lay ON the table, was taken up and read the first
time, and ordered to be read second time the
sand bill was, on motion, read second time, and
referred to 4 committee of the whole house on
the state OF the commonwealth.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

NHE subscriber has received and will CONT
nue. to receive large assortments of all sizes
of Tayloe's fine nslleabe BAR IRON, g. Mill
Spindles, Axletrees, &c which he will sell in
wholesale or retail, on moderate terms, at his
Mallory on the basin, where all kinds of cut and
hammered Nails, of superior quality may be had.
Also. Nail Rods and Hoop Iron, and Smiths'
work done of every kind
Like wise, for sale, Loaf Sugar, Scotch Snuff,
Apple Brandy
ARcH'D. McCALL.
november 23. nc
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

HE parties interested in decree pronoun-
ced the 18th OF September, 1909, by the,
chancellor for the Richmond District, wherein
!, h , Pollard, Edmund PendIeton ard VIM.
l roli1rd' Trustees for Jane Underwood, wife Of
. hn1nas Underwood, late Jane cambridge, the
ceased, Plaintiffs, agaiast Thomas Underw God.
archibald B. cambridge, administrators de bo.
ms non OF VIM. cambridge. decd and Benismin,
Mosoy. Detls are requested to take notice that
have appointed Thursday, the Oath Ian next.
!ne Gay for CARRYING the above mentioned decree.
..'1 erect when they are requested to attend at
my house with their books. papers and ev;dence-
ready for examination & settlement
JOHN NICHOLSON. NC.
Commlssloner's off &c, RI ;hmontI. Ian 2 Au
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

HE subscriber, wishing to remove to the
western Country, offers for sale. his L md,
run, within two miles of tide water. and miles
rom fredericksburg, containing between three
and tour hundred acres, ITO acres low grounds
on the SAID and is Dwelling House with four
rooms below, and two above barn 50 feet
long and ~ wide, with good Kitchen, an, a.
ener oos houses Also, good mill seat, the dam
at present is rotten, and quarry of free.s,one ON
the spot, equal to any in tn county, for quality
ana quantity-also, large proportion o meadow
land part of when is now in cultivation, md a
t tnti proportion of timber to support the land
me terms will be accommodating to the purchas
BENG. WRITER'S.
'a'' O. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15
Jan. 8.

RY virtue OF a deed of trust executed to me,
- oy James Hill OF the county of Amelia, to-
TONED, to Messrs. lanes and Iobn DupIon ma
recorded In Amelia county court; WiU be saLd
ior cash, on the 23d of the present month, at ma
Jor nomas Perkinson's store, in the county Of
Amelia, Twelve Likely ST. AYES.
JOHN LINE, Trustee.
January Ar
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15
-1UC7ION OF
MERINO SHEEP

AN Thursday. the 18th instant. we s',s,! con.
/, peace the PUBLIC SALE, OF the iiock
OF MERINO SHEEP. heretofore ad sertsed by
list present consisting OF
Negretti. }
Aq1irres & RAMS.
Is Is paul : and EWES
together with their LAMBS. now - in nun.
Der, and will probably be eucreased to 30 or so
Nv the day of sale.
The Pauiars, as will be shewn by documents
m our possession, are guaranteed by WIN. lar.
WIS., Esq Gate Consul of the United States, at
LIsbon) to DE of tha true Leonese IT Insunauts
Merino Breed. art4sthe I7uiYres, in point of cure
blood .. and hneness of wool. not excelled by any
Ca5sna in Spain.
The sale viii take place at Anpttill, the scat
OF Robert Temple, Esq about -nil.s from this
GUY. m the county of Chesterfield A credit ,f
three to six months. according to amount, will, be
'uo wed-the purchasers giving approved acccp.
tances or endorsed notes, negotiable and payable
at the. bank of Virginia.
M. y B. MYERS,
~, .ductioneers;
Il.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

EUST arrived from Philadelphia and for sale
- an elegant COACHBE c, GIG, with har
ness complete--a great bargain may be had in
them, if application is made immediately--
For terms apply 20 the subscriber-the Carris.
ges may be seen at Captain J Vests shop, who
will shew them to any person ON arnl,r lion
c. II. SAUNDERS.
Richmond, Dec. %. w4w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

NIE wish to purchase or good COOP
w ERS-Or will give liberal wages for the
ensuing year.
p. HAXALL & Co.
December Is. 49,,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

SaAC kIMMY, son of Walter Kimmy, who
I lived IN Petersburg, Virginia, at the begin.
mig OF the Revolutionary War, is very DESTROYS
OF being informed whether any descendant Of
the family is yet alive. He resides near to &c.
heva, m the state of New. York. to which place.
letter may be conveyed by mail.
november 20: em
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

HOSE Gentlemen who were good enough
y 10 obtlin subscribers to my Report of
BURK'S Trial, and have received the books
IN order to be delivered to the subscribers on
Their respective subscription lists, are reuues.
ted to remit the monies already received, or be
received hereafter, for those books, to Doctor
edward Earle, Bookseller, Philadelphia
DAYID ROBERTSON.
January g. &,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

4 NE SUBSCRIBER is now opening at his
Msdicne Store, few doors below the
Eagle TaverH, large & complete assortment of
fresh MEDICINES, received per the ship ave
rick from LondOn, which he will sell on reasonable
terms.
ALSO
London White Lead, Madder,
in Kegs. Arnatto.
spanish Brown, in do 'rooth brushes,
Gold 4 Silver Leaf, Copal Vsrnis.. &c.
HUGH !. CRAWFORD.
november IS. vim
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

~ GREAT BARGAINS!!. e
INHE late arrivals of Fall & Winter GOODS
enables John King to give GREAT BAR
GAINS for cash.
november SO. IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15
A&T'T. ROBINSON, c. G.
December IL w8yG

a TrACHMENTin Chancery-Cumberland
n November Court, 1910.
James Dick, jr. & Co. Pg,f,
AGAINST
James Caycie and Fleming Caycie, Defts.
THE defendant, James, not having entered his
appearance and gwen security according to the
act of assembly and the rules of this court, and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
he is not an inhabitant of this state On the mo-
ton of the plaintiffs, by their counsel 1t is order.
ca, That the SAID James, do appear mere on or be-
tore December court next, and answer the bill
ofthe plaintiffs, or the same will be taken as con
tessed, and the matter thereof decreed against
him ; and that copy of this order be inserted
IN some one of the news papers printed in the CT
ty OF Richmond, for two months successfully, and
that scopy be posted at the front door of the ct
house of this county
Copy Atteste,
MILLER WooDSoM, 5rDccc.
Decemb-t woyU
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

IN CHANCERY-In Fluvanna county court.
4 Nov. 29th 1910
Wm Fitzpatrick and Dolly his wife, late Dol
ly Napier. Polly Hackney, Elizabeth Hackney,
Nancy Hackney and Jane S. Hackney, distribiI
tees OF the estate of John Napier, decd which
said Polly, Elizabeth, Nancy and Jane are in
iants, who sue by Richard Hackney their next
'riehd' Rltfs.
John Napier. Moses C Napier, BENJAMIN Will.
iiamson ( john E.. Fitzpatrick, which said John
and Moses c Napier, are administrators on the
estate OF the said John Napier, decd. and also.
together With the SAID Benjamin, in right of his
wfe Charlotte, late Charlotte Napier, Z the said
John i. IN right of his late wife Jane S deceased,
formerly Jane S. Napier, distributes of the said
decea%nts estate, , Defts
THE defendant Williamson, not having enter
ed his appearance and given security according
to the act of assembly and the rules OF this court
and Il appearing to the satisfaction of the court
that he IS not an lnhabitant ofthis commonwealth
-on the motion ofthc plaintiffs, by their COUNSEL,
ms oraered, That the said defendant William
son, do appear here on or before the first day OF
March court n"xt and answer the plaintiffs bill
and that copy of this order be forthwith inser
ted m some newspaper published IN the city Of
Richmond, aud continued for two months sue
cesslvey, and also posted at the front door ofthe
court house Of this county
CeGy Tesfe,
JOHN IIMBERLAKE, 5r. d orc.
December 25 w8Ug
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

a CLERKS PLACE WANTED-Bv a
L n Young Man of good character, who ,as
mad some experience in the business, and flatters
ni'nseif ne shall be capable ofrendering satsfac-
Enquire at
Mr.. COURTNEY'S,
, 10 On the Hill.
3tT
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

HE Subscribers respectfully acquaint their
u friends and the Public, that they have for
med connection with Mr.. Gustavus Lucke, q
that their business in future will be transacted
under the firm of LUCKE, SIzER c, 90 ali
those who have claims against, or are Indebted
to the firm of HOVE1' & SIZER, are reques-
ted to apply to l.. S. &Co. for settlement.
HENRY HOTEY.
LANES STIR.
Janusry3. Nv
WE HAVE FOR SALE
20 Hhds. N. E. kum 100 do. writing do.
10 Hhds w Rum Pipes Malaga Wine
20 Hhds Loaf Sugar 10 Dags Ginger
70 Hhds. Muscovado 10 Bags Pepper
do. so BIB New.York pin
100 Bags Coiiee pins
Tons Swedish Iron S ton Shot sssorted
so BOScs Soap Also an assortment If
30 Boxes Candies fresh shoes.
100 Keams wrapping
paper
LUCHE, STEER y Co,
January 9. 40
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-01-15

DoRT WINE The subscribers have fny.
=, sale. a few cases of superior quality POM
WINE. TOMPKINS G. MURRAY.
December 81 &c
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-25

that the Potawatcmie chief left by re on the
Battle Ground is since dead Of his wounds
hut that he faithfully delivered my speech o
the different tribes and warmly urged them
70 abandon the Prophet and submit 10 ny
terms.
| cannot say, sir, how much of the above
NAV be depended Or: believe, however,
that the statement made BY tie Chiefs scle.
rally correct. particularly with regard 70 the
present disposition OF the iaaians Iiis c, =.
tain that our frontiers have never enIeYaa
more profound tranquility thai at this tiio.
No iniury Of any kind that / can near of HI,
been done either to the persons or property Of
our citizens. Before, the expedition not a
fortnis hit passed over without some Sc xdtious
depreciation being committed. The Kickapoo
chiefs certainly tell an untruth, wien they
saw there were but eleye9 OF this tribe Killed
and ten wounded. Its impossible 10 believe
that fewer We. c wounded thsf killed. They
acknowledge, however, that the Indians have
never sustained so severe a defeat since their
acquaintance with the white people.
have tic honor to be, vita great respect,
sir, your humble servant,
WILLIAM HLNnY HARRISON
P. S. The CHEZ ofthc Verniiion hicAapoos
has this moment arrived.
Hon. Hin. Euatis,
Sec'ry al Har.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-25
BOSTON, December II.

FROM HAYTI.--Capt Tuck from Jas
quemeI, informs, that Chri&;ophe was prcpar.
ing to attack Port au Prince, which place
had been put in the best state of defence. Pc.
ton had 10 vessels Of war, but his ports were
very well fortified. Christophe's feet was
distributed in his various ports. Captain
Tuck saw in Jacquemel a captain in Chris
topics army, who had desered-this officer
stated that two American vessels. said to be
schooners, had been taken in the Bite of Ls-
ogane, by his cruisers, carried into Gonaiyes,
and the crews imprisoned. Paper money had
been issued by order Of Chri.tophe, and any
person refusing to t.ke it, would be arrested,
and it is said sufferdeath.
Capt. Tuck from Jaquamel, left schooner
Charming Nancy, Bsbson, to sail in three
days. Spoke in lat. IS, long. "a 80 Dec. 8,
.chr Washington, Webster, Of Newburyport,
from Alexandria for St. Croix 81 hours from
the Capes. Dec. 5, lat. 81, long. 70, was re-
peatedly fred at. and brou Sh. to by corvette
built ship, and ordered Oh board with my pa
pers, and after examination allowed to depart
She showed TO coiors and the commander
would not tell her name, he said he was on
cruise. She could not be cruiser, not ha-
wing more than guns 90 deck and about 40
men on board, ard Just out OF port, having cab
bages over her stern. she bad 8 ladies on
board Conceive she WAS an American black
guard. She was flush deck, with state rooms
each side the ruddsr head, was latelv painted
yellow at the waist inside aud out is calculated
Tor ship of war. She bad many officers or
passengers. The English language was gen
orally spoken, though the sailors appeared to
be OK different nations.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-25
NETWORK, December le.

Extract OF a letter from Mr. John Diamond,
American vice Commercial Agent at Stock
holm. dated Oct. LIST, l8ll.-'s You will have
heard OF The condemnation Of the four vessels
at Dantzic, as we'll as that Of the Radius and
Hero, sellt into Copenhagen. The Danes Il
so, are refractory, having condemned tie Re-
solution of New-Yolk, and Charlotte, Of Bos.
ton, without previous notice to Mr. EryiIig,
as was, at one time promised. Tbs Court has
gone SO Tar as to question the proofs brought
out Thy MIR. Ewing, lii the case Of the Plila-
delpha ship, Of which Mr.. Craig is superoar-
go. The Lion is cleared Oh paying Que thon-
sand dollars current. By order of the Ernpe-
ror OF France, tkc king OF Prussia has Eut
stop to the further importation, by land, or
hall duty, of co!ohials; they may, however. be
entered, subject to the entire tariff. Tire
Russian markets look up, A. ST. pe,ersburr,
white Hayan. Sugar has gradually rise, to %
rubles per pood--Middiirg Coffee 45--Cet.
ton dull-Iuiigo $50 u l75. Lxchange, IL
to Is ga Sterling.
"Swedcn HIS not, in the least, leyiated Cro:a
principles, SO honorable to her."
Defeat Of Gen. BEke, f5 fN TT .Sagas,un.
The Commercial Advertiser, of last ercn-
ing, contains Transitions from Paris papers
OF the l4th ult. Of the operators OF the lupa-
rial armies in Spain. The first is icl,er
from Count S6uchet, dated at the csr,p of
Murvedro, Oct. s6, 1911. In this letter l,e
particularizes the twenty days difficulties We
had encountered in his operations before Sa-
guntum in rendering the breach praclc.b,r
during which time Gen. Blake had been ion-
cd by 5000 troops under Gen. riaky, aud o.
theirs, TO the amount Of 10000 loot and 5000 CO.
vary. On the Oath of Oct he SAYS, Ills corrs
took post upon the heights, supporting ~
right by the sea, fanked ~ an English fiya,
and its lett on the side Of Liyia. On tho ~,
at 8 O'Clock, says Souchet, MY taiiaclues werc
attacked and obliged to give grcul,d--soan ~
ter COCO men attacked n,yri,.l.t I,n...tir-
termlned to break throus, Tie cncmy's ccn-
ire but bad 40 sooner q,,itt.d IA ;,rE':;st,
when 1000 cavalry and 600o ilf4n.Iy.c9p:s 10
take my place. The battle soon ..tc.uae g--
neral, both sides alternately s!yi:s Wy, tie
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser., 1811-12-16

Hunters detachmer, the Rangers,
arrived at the whaF about half pait
eleven o'clock, at ight, to relieve
capt. Marihall /; buriota boat could
be procured to onvey them or
board. Thus wer the two detach
ments htuatcd.
In the mean tim, the failors pre-
pared fiat, with arrels OF tar and
other combultible ratier, and every
thing 70 arranged, hat. in drifting
with the tide, it WIS impohible to
prevent the privatee from being fir
ed. Captain Martall finding him
felf reduced to the painful aIterna-
tive of either abanoning the veiiel
or fhedding the blod of his coun
trymen, he humanity preferred the
former and fhe VS. boarded, fet on
fire and burned foonfter his detaeh-
ment left her.