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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
(BY AUTHORITY J

An Act to prohibit the expectation of spec;e
goods, wares, and merchan die for = Ii
mited time.
BE il enacted by The Senate and House mfr
Representatives Of the United States of Il
me'fca IN Congress assembled, That il Shall
not be lawful, during the continuance of the
act entitled An act laying an Embargo ON
ali the ships and vessels in the Dorts and
harbors OF the United States for a Gmi,ed
time, to export from the United States or
the territories thereof, in any manner What
ever, any specie, nor any goods, wares or.
merchandise of foreign or domestic growth
or manufacture; and if any person sh,ll,
with intent TO evade this law, export ar ar,
tempt to export any specie, goods, wares or
merchandise, from the United States. or,ne
territory thereof, either by land or wafer
such specie, goods, wares or remcn.n-
dlze, together with the vessel, boat. raft
cart, Wagon, sleigh or ether carris ore
IN which the same shall have been exported
or attempted to be exported, shall, ,oee-
ther with the tackle, apparel, horses, mules
ana oxen, be forfeited, and the owner or
owners OF such specie, goods, wares or Iner-
chandizes, and every other person knowi,o,-
ly concerned III such prohibited expor,ation.
on conviction thereof, shalteach respect;velv
forfeit and pay a sum not exccedino 20,
thousand dollars for every such Offence
Provided, however, that nothing in this Ser
ton contained shall be construed to prevent
the departure OF vessels, which, accordi,o.
10 the act last aforementioned, are or NAV
DC permitted to depart in the manner and
underline restrictions provided by the said ACT
DEC. 3. ma De IL further enacted, That If
snail DC lawful for the President of the JTni
ted states, or such other person as he shalt
nave empowered for that purpose, to- en-
ploy any part of the land or naval forces ~,
militia ofthe United States, or the terrific
Tles thereof, as may be judged necessary. for,
the purpose preventing the illegal dena,.
ture OF any ship or vessel, or the illegal ex-
pOrtatlon OF any specie, or of any goods
wares or merchandise contrary to the pro,
VISIONS OF this, or of the last abovementi6ned
act, and Tor the purpose of OBTAINING. takine
possession OF, and keeping in custody, anv
Such snip or vessel, specie, goods, wares or
merchandise.
Sec. 3. Ind 6r further enacted, That all
Pena.tieS and torteitures, incurred by virtue
vi t,'is act' snail and may be prosecuted
Sueo ior' recovered and distributed, and be.
mltigated and RENTED in the manner nyo,i-
ded by the act, entitled, "An act lavinp az.
Embargo on all the ships and vessels in RE
ports and harbOrs ofthe United States for, a
limited time :" and also, the penalties aud
forfetures incurred by virtue of this ACT
may be recovered subsequently to the expi-
ration thereof, in the same manner az II tbis
act had continued in full force asd virtue.
r. II. CLAY,
Speaker ofthe HoNse Of RehtrseDf,tfiye.
WIN. II. CRAWFORD.
FTeSidem " The SeHatc, hro-fcmhorc.
JAMES MADISON
APPROVED,
April II, 1879.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
wasH1scroN CRY, April Is.

The following Act was yesterday made
public, having been passed by Congress.
whilst lately in concIave. The Injunction of
secrecy not having been removed from the
proceedings of either house on this act, it is
not In our power to report them to our rea-
derS
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-20
Apr OVID,
April II, 1879.

ANNAPoLrs, April Q.
Lieutenant Green, the British Messenger
returned to this City, from WASHINGTON. OF !s,ln,
day night The next dayh embarked on board
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-09
AUGUST IS

THE Fairfax Jockey Club Races will
4 commence at this place on "Wednesday
The Esd day of September next And the
subscriber having been prevailed upon to o.
pen Training Stable, hereby notifies all
those that may wish TO entrust him with the
manage ment of their horses, that he IS now
ready to receive them, the owner sending
with each horse Is dollars in advance.
L he ground is as good as any in the state
The Purses were punctually paid last Fall,
and at the post.
John Maddox.
Fairfax Courthouse, Va. July 2 #
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PUBLIC SALE.

EeY virtue of deed of trust from Opie
h B Lindsay to the subscriber, bearing date
the 9th day of December, 1911, for the pur-
pose of securing the payment of one hundred
and sixty-three dollars, with interest and costs
thereon, due to Joseph Smith & Son, will be
sold for cash, on Saturday, the 26th instant, at
l. O'Clock a. M. on the premises, LOT OF
GROUND with a Brick and Frame Dwell
LING HOUSE, situate, lying and being upon
the north side OF Cameron street, beginning 100
and % feet five inches, to the eastward
of the intersection of Patrick with Cameron
street; and running thence with Cameron
street on the north side, and binding thereon,
eastwardly, twenty-five feet; thence north
wardly, with line parallel to Patrick street,
one hundred and hifty-six feet seven inches (;
thence westwardly, twenty-five feet; thence
southardly, one hundred ffty-six feet seven
inches, to the place of beginning.
SAMUEL SMITH, Trustee.
September Cd. IDS
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NOTICE.

y~HOSE who have heard of the writings
4 of Emanuel Swedenborg, but without
other than an imperfect account of them,
or such as may have been furnishes
by persons under the influence OF prejudice,
and may be DESTROYS of judging for them
selves, are informed that there are now de.
posted at Mr. Robert Gray's Book Store Sc
veral copies of one of the authors numerous
works, being treatise on the nature OF
Heaven and He'll. The money arising from
the sale of these books being destined to the
use of the poor of alexandria. This cir
cuInstance, it is hoped, will be some induce
ment to the purchase of so important work.
The price is fixed at ratio under the hrst
cost.
August 81 so'9
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FRESH EDICIN E S,
IYiIT Iaa1 A1ppER ~

WILLIAM f7L1AT EN-,
1PoYHGc4RY and DRUGGIST, Azer-
and4o, Fai,Jda, Street, opposite BR YIN
H.fafpS0.RS, AID nert Door TO J.VO.
LLOYD'S--
TTAS lust received in addition to his for.
ner Stock, general assortment OF
Mrdgciaes of the first quality, all OF which he
will sell wholesale and retail, on as good
terms as they can be purchased in Baltimore
or Philadelphia Country Merchants and
Physicians can be supplied on the best OF
terms for cash, or on a good credit ~--He
has also received general assortment OF
Surgical Instruments, likewise
The following Patent Medicines Oiz -
Wheaton's Jeundice Bitters,
20 Itch Ointment,
Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, for Coughs,
Colds, Asthmas, Consumptlons, &c. &c.
Rawson's Worm Powders,
Thompson's Teolhe Paste,
Essence of Mustard,
Sings Itch Oiatment,. &c, &c.
T Thc highest cash price given Tor
Snake Root.
March z.
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SEPTEMBER g, 1879.
PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance Of a Decree of

In pursuance OF Decree OF
the Honorable the United States Circuit
Court of the District of Columbia for the
county of Alexandra, in suit wherein Ben
jamin Bolts and Timothy Brundige, Assignees
of Isaac M'Pherson and Nathaniel Eliicott,
are complainants, and William Cash is defen-
dant, will be sold to the highest bidder on a
credit of s, l9 and s months, to bear interest
from the date a HOUSE and LOT on the
soath side of King street, between Washing
ton and Columbus streets, in the town Of A.
iexandria, on the Esd day of September next,
On the premises: there's on the Lot framed
House and Shed adjoining. The premises
are subject 10 inspection at any time previous
to the sale.
EDMUND I. Leo Commits
G. DENEALE, sieners.
August IL tbs
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NOTICE.

THE Stockholders of thu Mechanlcks
Bank of Alexandra are hereby notified, that
fourth installmenl of che dollar per sharS
is called for, PAYABLE at the Barking Room
on King street, on THURSDAY the hfst Gay %
October next
By order of the President and Directors
VIM. PATTON, Jr. Cash'r.
September lst, 1912. sIawtlO
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Joseph Vaudeville,
Corner Of King and FaTtar Streets,
Has FOR SHE,


AS Chest l-2 and Ia Chests new Teas
sGunpowder, Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson
Hyson Skin and Souchong
$4,000 ID. Coffee
rs hhds. Muscavado Sugars
100 barrels do.
5000 ID. loaf and lump Sugars
10 barrels New England Rum
IS puncheons West India DO.
40 barrels Whiskey
4 pipes French Brandy
80 Hogsheads retailing Molasses
80 bag, Pepper and PlMynto
$50 ID. Spanish Indigo
1000 b. choice Nader
500 lb. refined Salt Petre
Is casks Gun powder
Which with his. usual general assortment
of the best Wines Liquors and Groceries,
he viii dispose of On reasonable terms
Bug 81.
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August II
WINES, TEAS, &C.!

W AAs 49, X III AAIS SSSs
6 Pipes old London p Madeira1
II do. Sicily Madeira
10 do. Lisbon w.
pipes and 40 or. casks Sherry ""'''
so quarter casks Malaga
Is cases Claret
40 chests gunpowder, imperial and young
hyson Teas, Of very superior quality,
20 puncheons Sd proof Antigua Rum,
10 do. northern do.
so hhds. Moasses,
10000 pounds Loaf Sugar,
1900 pounds bright Madden,
, 40 pounds Nutmegs,
70 bags Pepper and Pimento,
40 kegs race and gound Ginger,
SO bales Upland Cotton, nice quality,
700 pounds Bengal and Spanish Indigo,
80 boxes mould and dipt Candles,
40 do. No. 2 Chocolate,
100 do..Pipes, containing gross each,
500 reams writing and wrapping Paper,
200 sacks Liverpool fine Salt,
90 hhds. n. Orleans and w. India Sugar,
$4,000 lbs green Coffee.
With general assortment of other GROCE-
RIES,
FOR SALE RT
Bryan Hampson & Co.
,
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Public Notice.

A Meeting of the Frcebolders of this
< a County, at the Court House thereof
On Saturday the 18th irst is requested, for
the purpose of appointing deputies, to meet
deputies FROM other counties in this state. at
staunton In Augusta County, on MONDAY the
LIST inst. TO form ticket oil electors for Pre-
sident, and Vice President, and for such o.
tier purposes as shall be deemed conslifQ.
tional and preper respecting he premises.
Many Freeholders.
Fairfax County, (Va.) Sert s--s.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-09-09
Valuable Farm and Mil
FOR SHE


| OF Fairfax County, in the commonwealth
Of Virginia, in the case of Mordccai Lew.
ISIS Executors, against William liartss
| horue,-the subscribers will offer for sale
at pubic auction on the premises, Oh Mon
day the 18th day OF SEPTEMBER rext,
That Valuable new Mil and
Farm now occupied hv William HarlsAorne,
known by the ueroe of strawberry bill, stu.
atel on Holiness Run, and the Little River
Turnpike Rosd, in the County Of Fairfax,
anout three miles from Alexandra the tract
contains $50 acres; Of which 20 ere IN young
thriving timber. 70 IN good meadow, the
greater part of which may be wateled from
the Greek and Mill Race--&Dd Tie residue is
well improved arabic Land. Thee are On
the premises, one peach and tive :pPlc ors
chards, a productive garden OF Two sores,
handsomely lsid off-A iranied dwelling
House two STD is nigh, 80 DEED by % with
two wings, large Kitchen, pump Of good
water a, the door; Stables, Stone SPRING.
House, &c. Also large well finished new
Brick Mill IS feet by IS, four stories high
with three pair of large Blu r anl ore pair Of
country Mill Stones, capable of Manufacture
ing ten thousand barrels OF -four annuallys
The stream is large and CONSTANT and affords
fall sufficient for water wheels l9 feet IL di-
ameter.
The situation is remarkably healthy, and
the place affords number of advantages sci,
dom found united. Possession will be deIi=
vered on the first day of October next, sub
iect to the right of the present OCCUPANT to
remove the growing crops Persons desifs
Gus of viewing the premises, will apply at
the Mill or dwelling House One taird OF
the purchase money will be requile ed in hand,
on the residue credit Of nine ami eighteen
months will be allowed, the payments,to be
secured by endorsed negotiable notes, md
deed Of trust on the premises and to Rear In
ia stfrnm the day OF sale.
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Five Dollars Reward.
September Cd.

STRAYED or stolen from Gen. Lees
stable in A!exandr;s, on Wednesday night,
the 26th Of August list, bay Gelding, toe
property of Wahcr Jones Junr. Esq about
IS hands high, or years old, good head
and neck, slim body, long bushy tail with
some white hairs about the root--he looks
ike colt, but has been broke to the saddle,
is eesy in his gats and has an airy appear
ance When mounted. The Above reward and
sill reasonable charges will be paid to any per-
son who win deliver him to the subscriber in
Alexandria.
Charles Lee.
September A.
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THE FRIENDS OF SCIENCE AND MO-
RALITY,

A RE once more respectfully reinindeds
~ that the subscriber is attempting to
collect Books and procure Tracts to be printed
for the assistance of the destitute on the from
tiers. All in this vicinity who feel disposed
to lend their aid towards promoting this be-
nevolent design, will please to send their OF
ferines, whether books or money, to the care
Of the Rev. DR.. Muir, or to the Rev. Mr.
Wilmer, or to the store of Mr.. Robins, or to
Mr. Kennedy's bookstore, in Alexandria
From which place their offerings will be
transferred and faithfully applied to the pro-
motions of Science and Morality in such pla-
ces where such means of instruction are want.
ing, by the publishers humble servant.
Thaddeus Osgood.
April 81
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Abel Blakeny,
REMOVAL.

ANDREW JAMESON has removed to
the VHI7E BAKE-HoUSE on the corner OF
Union e King streets, near Ramsay's Wharf.
Where he will keep an assortment of tbs
best WHITE BISCUITS.
April "a. d4t*
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mo. 3681
Bryan Hampson eco.
HAVE or HAND, md FOR SHE;

DI YAH TldIIlpSOIl &CO.
| HIVE ON HAND, md FOR Sale;
so Hhds. & 60 Bills. New-Orleans and Has
vannah Muscovado Sugars,
10000 lbs. Prime Green Coffee, <
5000 lbs. do. White do. for family use;
80 hhds. retailing Molasses,,
pipes Cognac Brandy, ~
10 puncheons Old Antigua Rum;
20 do. Northern do.
4 pipes best Madeira,
A do. Sicily Madeira,
do. Lisbon, SWTNES,
40 quarter casks Malaga,
so cases Claret,
so lbs Nutmegs,
80 bags Pepper and Pimento,
so kegs Race and Ground Ginger,
20 bales Prime Upland Cotton,
500 lbs. Bengal and Spanish Indigo,
60 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles,
80 do. Chocolate,
With a handsome assortment Of other Gros
ceres, by WuU1CscXfv- rUuSti, -~.---------LI-Z
terms.
10 tons first quality Country Hemp.
April Is.
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February lss
FISH MEDICIN ES.
: IEIL LINN HARPER, pr.

INK l. y H IVA - - - -
IF7I. LIAM HARPER, 3r.
,poTI4EC,fRY md DRUGGIST, flee
,,5,io. Fairtur Strect, othosite BRY.4N
E5MpSoN'S, and nert Door TO JAo.
LE0YD'S--
rTAs iuse received in addition to his for.
ii mers Stock, a general assortment OF
nIcnes ofthe first quality, all OF which he
rll seIl wholesale and retail, on as good
terms as they can be purchased In Baltimore
+ pbi]adelphia Country Merchants and
PHYSICIANS can be supplied on the best OF
krm, for cash, or on a good credit - He
lis also received a general assortment OF
&rsaaI hssruments, likewise
~, tolloqging Patent Medicines viz;--
Whsaton's Jaundioe Bittsrs,
Eo Itch Ointment,
tsos~,'s Vsdetahle,, Elixir, for S:nnssh ts
Colds, Asthmas, Consumptlons, &c. DC.
pyson's Worm Powders,
T6ompson's Toothe Paste,
Essence Of Mustard,
Sings Itch Ointment, sc. &c.
sP The highest cash price given tor
Stake Root.
March 7 -
- Application having been
made to Congress to obtain a Charter tor the
Mechanics Bank of Alexandra, the Subscrip-
d. is at present postponed. Due notice VIII
hplyen when the books will be opened, by
The Commissioners.
March IS.
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burr Mill Stones and Boiling
Cloths--for Sale.

/ HAVE Iust received a cargo OF REAL
,'sacb Burrs Having good wofkmep 70
's's them MP, I can at short notice supply
: aemand that may offer tor Mill Stones.
nave also lately received from the manu-
e,o'Y Of the Kings, a good assortment oil
:. ing Cloths. which are offered tor sale on
7'S'ste terms, by
Isaac MsPherson.
sslanere, March rs eoSm
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Potomac and Shenandoah Navl-
CATION Lottery.
SECOND CL.aSS.

CATION Lottery.
SECOND eliza SIS.
IN WHICH THERE rs
prize of 8 $4,000 prizes OF 5 1000
DO. of $4,000 10 do. of 100 tickets
! do of 10000 IS do, OF S 1000
] do of 5000
Prise of whole Tickets s 8 SO
half do. 4 81 IL
quarter do. 2 IS
eighth do. 1885,
Vaccine Institution Lottery.
SECOND CLASS.
IN WHICH THERE ARE
sprizes Of s 10000 10 prizes OF S 1000
do. of 5000
Price of Tickets So rs
To commence Drawing in May next.
Tickets in the above Lotteries tor sale at
se Subscribers Book Store and Lottery Oh
ice, King Street, Alexandria. Orders iroia
Ssant adventurers, enclosing Cash or Plz 1,s
sskets in former Lotteries, (post-pai VIII
Nlanctually executed, and early information
&9to those who may be fortunate.
Robert Gray.
March 81.
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Notice is Hereby Given

Notice is Hereby Given
~-EsO the Stockholders in the Great hunt
q ing Greek Bridge Company, that an !. J,
election will be held at the toll house CT sala
Bridge, on Monday the 4th day of May next
for a President and Four Directors, to serve
the company the ensuing year.
mo. HooH, Treasurer.
April 10 so'4M'
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Landing and for Sale by
JOHN G.. LADD,

i !; e.; &C. e.: ls,....
Al barrels
100 % bags bags corrap
SO boxes Mould Tallow Candles,
SO Do. Spermacetl,
liz Spanish Hides,
{ S pdncheons West India Rum,
% barrels New England do
6 or! casks London Particular
Madeira WINR
2 dol Madeira Mallnsey
10 do Old Sherry,
4 casks Spanish Brown,
20 bbls. New York Pork,
20 boxes Chocolate,
SO reams Paper,
barrels Chrildren's Shoes,
package 6 pieces Bed Ticking,
20 chests Hyson Skin Tea,
100 bolts Russia Ducx
50 do Ravens
100 Russia Sheetings,
bales Burboon Gurrahs,
10 boxes elegant FURNISHED gilt Tea * Cot
fee Sets China,
Is tons Plaster Paris.
April " Wv
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Joseph HI. Vaudeville,
OFFERS FOR SHE,

OFFERS FOR SALE,
3 900 bushels Lisbon and Liverpool Salt,
Jamaica, Antigua and Northern Rum, in
hhds, and bbls.
Loaf and brown Sugar, in do do.
Best green Coffee in bags and bbls-
NloIasses in hhds. and b1ls.
Cogniac and Peach Brandy, country Gin and
Cherry Bounce
Old Rye Whiskey in bbls and Common do
Madeira. Lisbon, Teneriffe, Sherry, Malaga
and Port Wine
Imperial, Tyson, Y. Hyson and Hyson Skin
+. Tea of superior quality
Goshen Cheese in casks
Chocolate No | and No. 5 in boxes & per ID.
Brandywine Gunpowdcr and Shot assorted
Mould and dip'd Candles and Soap in boxes
Rice in tierces
Best Spanish and Country Cigars
Richmond manufactured tobacco, small twist,
Best Cavindis do.
Writing and Wrapping paper
Spinning Cotton in bales
Almonds & best Muscadel Raislns in boxes
Pepper, Fimento, Cinnamon, Cloves and
Nutmegs
Copperas, Madder, Indigo and Fig Blue
Bed Cords, Leading Lines and Trace Ropes
Best Philadelphia Mustard in bottles &per ID
India Seine Twine
Romal Handkerchief
Low priced Black & Colored Morocco Shoes
Herrings, Shad Mackerel and Goldfish
Cut Nails of all sizes
Hair sifters
Snuff In bottles
Fresh Glover Seed, and
Best SuperGne Flour
March 9
SUGAR COFFEE MOLASSES sc.
70 Hhds. } New-Orleans * HAVANA MGsco-
40 Bis. vado Sugars
10 Boxes Brazil and Havana do
10000 ID. Loaf & Lump do
Coffee
50 Hhds Retailing Molasses
pipes French Brandy
10 puneheons West India Rum
so barrels Northern Do.
$50 do. prime Rye Whisky
600 lbs. lst. quality Bengal Indigo
1900 lbs. Madden
50 bales Upland Cotton
50 casks small twist Tobacco
700 bushels Ground Alum Salt
With his usual general assortmentof Wines,
Liquors, Teas and other Groceries
For Sale, By
JOSEPH vaudeville,
Corner Of King and Fairfa.r Streets.
April 6. tt
! n l.. IL Al lo.a.r ot+orx1
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LANDING

LANDING
From the Brig Arredondo, capt. Jones, from
Savannah, and for sale by LAwRAsoN and
FowLe,
100 bales prime Upland Cotton,
80 Tierces Rice,
Also, frem Schooner Lydia,
100 bolts Russia Duck,
100 boxes Mould and Dipt Candles.
In STORE,
5000 bushels Liverpool coarse Salt
March "A 5taW
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PHILADELPHIA Porter s He,

fHJG1Uetpf16U oi1ef
TVHE Subscriber has received per Sloop
Unity, Captain Hand, and for Sale, a
fresh supply of Porter and Ale of asuperior
quality, and fit for immediate use,
Also on HAND,
And for sale at his Mandatory, Water
Street,
A constant supply of Dlpt q
Mould CANDLES, No. 4, SIS & 8, warrant
ed of the best quality, together with large
supply of White, Brown, and Cleared Yello"
SOAP, put up in whole and half Boxes IN
good order for Shipping or Home Consump-
ton, all of which he will dispose OF on accom-
modating terms.
VIM. Dunlap.
March le co
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the necessity, not OF tits Unlimited poves
the previous question, but oficonduetins 81
lie business, with more prospective imsa'
gence. The house is justiike ailother s,. r
thrills. ut first. wastes What is It's ows
then Seeks how 1t may make up It's ael5t.l =
out Of the property Of osher peoplc. ".
lage the public liberty, in order. 10 cu,rs 9
safe fer Legislative negligence. 9"
l have oltsusbeen puzzled to imagine,
ccssity, which could even apologize ar sr
an assumption Of power as the n.a:orjlr
this new Construction Of the previous a. = y
ton, are attempting. And uBtiI lajes j
not believe that it could possibly exist "a
only case, in which there seemed to NE ~
an apology for resorting TO it was, the OH.
day when the gentleman from Georeia1s'
Troup) thrsstened to cali the previous m n
ton upon tie majority themselves. | adn ;
red both his manner & the occasion on wb;,s
The introduced that idea. And really there Wv
something like necessity. III uhdersnnI
the view Of that honorable gentleman, il w.
that he thought there was not fighting matt,
to spare, il the stomachs of the )aaiofty al
he threatened them with the previous ono.
ton, lest peradyenture the whole war srr:.
should ooze away Though the mouth, h
this there was,both discretion and patriotism
There is one argument I WIS near orl,
ting, The great apology for this assumptr
of power, is the prolongation of debate BY II.
minority. Now, the length Of debate must h
great degree depend upsn the character d
our. speaker. His power, is, in truth, as
power of the house. 1t is his province to i,
nit debate, where it grows devious and iry
levant. Although this unlimited powered til.
previous question might be necessary, ia
times when the chair was not filed by any
distinguished intelligence: Yet, row, when
we are under the superintendence Of min!
discriminating and impartial, there seems
be as little apology, as there is necessity, g
a resort to this power.