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CASH PRIZES.

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CASH PRIZES.
Subject to q deduction of fifteen per cent,
Stationary tries as Joltoqo:
First drawn ticket entitled to $4,000
5000 blanks BIZ each
The next 1000 do. Is
60. Ticket after the 5000 blanks $4,000
First drawn ticket on the 18th and until the
25th day $500 each
If s,', Il T'sA; E constituting 100 Ticket.
The said ten prizes to consist of the nun.
bers from to 1000 inclusive, each han-
dred of the said 1000 to be orc prize, the
first drawn hundred or lowest number for
the 25th day, and SO regularly ascending to
the 35th
First drawn ticket on the 35th $4,000
Do. S6th to 4lst 500
Do. 4lst to 5otb inclusive 1000
Do. 55th day $4,000
The f,rze books to consist othos a 1000
The objectcontemplated tob accomplish
ed by the above scheme, is emincntlY entl'
tied to the favor and patronage OF The cltl'
zens of Baltimore The establishment Of
Medical College will unqueStionably have
beneficial influence on the general literary
character ofour city on itFerhaps may be
hereafter engrafted the other Colleges, ana
thus an university be constituted.
1t will however give u: other important
advantages--it will promote spirit CT ln'
yestigation in the faculty, it wiii induce
young men Of talents to establish themselves
in our city, and thereby permanently secure
to this community the best aid thai can be
afforded by the medical profession 1t may
also be proper to remark. that If this school
should prosper, as is anticipated, it viii
cause large sums 70 be expended annually
in this city, which would otherwise be dis.
bursed in other places
We presume that those gentlemen VINO
are anxious for tue advancement OF the lh'
terests OF Baltimore, will give us their sup
port on the above considerations.
To those Who are inclined to profit them
selves at the same time that they encourage
us-we confidently say, that no scheme OF
lottery so splendid or promising as the a
boye, has ever been offered in this country
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TEN SERMONS,
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No. Woods claim upon the young
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gospel,
and his descendants temporal blessings, but
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No. IX--Life and Immortality brought to
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I Snnerhne Yellow Bark.

DIR. 4Sy4NFo RD'S Improved POWDER
of the BARK, having been used and highly
approved by many physicians of distinguish
ed character in different parts of the United
States the proprietor is now encouraged to
offer it to the FACULTY in general, under the
persuasion, that no practitioner OF taste, IN
the choice of his means, can fail to be gratifi-
ed in the use of this elegant preparation
In strength, hneness and certainty OF opera
ton, it greatly surpasses the bark In CON-
mon use.
The ESSENTIAL SILT or BARK,
prepared by the same.
The above articles are put up ia parcels OF
different sizes, to accommodate the usual
wants of not only physicians, but of retail
druggists, country merchants and private Ia
miles. --Soldby
James Kennedy, sen.
Bookseller, aad no ether hsrSen in ygler~
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ESSAYS & POEMS,

The first American, from the Il tin Ei'5'''
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Published for the benefit Of the ofP,''"
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success. IL ron
James Kennedy s sef''
July
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Sir.-Atyour request that should give
my opinion respecting what effect your Co
lumbar Oil had in certain case wherein l
was affl cte,l, l most cheeriltly comply by
saying that verify believe that might have
died with one ofthe scverest cramps in the
stomach, had it rot beer for your Columbian
Oil; and that h&ye baen second time re
Ieved OF the same complaint by tbs assis-
tancc of that valuable medicine, and as such
recommend it as, the best remedy, because
there is no manner OF doubt of Its proving eff
fectual.
E. CATHERINE WALKER
Sign ofthc Buck, Markets space, Baltimore.
No. $.
SIR,
was attacked vita violent pain in nay
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

NEWPOST-Thi is among the most beautiful
IN situations on the Rappaliannock, and is within
live miles OF fredericksburg; with regard TO good
health, none in the world can surpass 1.-THE
House is substantial, large and connections; well
built with brick and freestone---kitchen, Wash
house, and Stvre-Room, ali connected and attached
to the main building and Of the materials
large and convenient Cellars, and brick Smoke
House. There Is 1850 acres in this tract including
400 acres in rail timber and separate, short dis
lance from the balance OF the land.--There
are many advantages attending this farm, viz. The
delivery of grain----four hands can deliver
$500 bushels per day-a quantity of meadow land,
good Herring Fishery and much better Shad-
tree-stone Quarries good Mil Seat with Mill
House almost ncw-Oysters, Fish, and Wild Fowls,
can be had at little trouble and expcnce. Indeed
to man with family who wishes to settle himself
for life, there is no farm the river more desira-
BILE that can be purchased. AS my object i'm sell
ling is to purchase few Negroes and smaller
iarm, vii! take part of the purchase money In
young and likely Negro fellows at valuation.
Terms of sale-one fourth when deeds are made
the other three-fourths in. equal and annual pay
ments-Bonds with approved seerrity with interest
from the date if not paid punctualiy, will be requi-
red.
This farm win be offered publicky for sale at the
Dwelling House, the first Monday in June, If not
sold before that day privately, and the subscriber (
requested by those who wish to purchase) will en-
deavour to accommodate in dividing the tract to
suit purchasers. Letters addressed to me in Fred
ericksburg will be attended to-,
n GEO. W.SPOTSWOOD.
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CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

-. May D, 1872. -
Mr.. Blocker having presented petit
On from number of the citizens at Alba
ny and MIR. Khea having moved to- post
pone the same to the fourth day of July
next e.. -.
- Mr.. FISK said he hoped they would not
be postponed. When the people suffered,
they would complain. and it was soothing to
their feelings to be answered rather than
heard i'll silence. There was no doubt but
the. Embargo operated severely in some
quarters and particularly on these peo-
pie. The petition was ceuched IN respect
full language; and he,thought it would be
well to refer it, and have detailed report
made OF it.
MR. BLEECKER.--Mr.S peaker--I hope
the motion of the gentleman from Tennes.
see, (Mr. Rhea,) will not prevail. A memo
rial OF this nature, couched i'll such respect
fui terms, and from so respectable quar-
ter, deserves to be treated more courteous
ly and respectfully. For, sir; what is the
answer proposed to be given to the memoir
aiists by the gentleman from Tennessee }
They ask you to relieve them from impen-
ding beggary and ruin if this motion pre-
walls, you will tell them, good sirs, we
will attend toyour call when your beggary *
ruin are complete" Whatever, sir, NAV
be thought of it in this House, to the memo
rialists such an answer to their respectful
prayer will have the appearance of offence
and insult.
The motion of the gentleman from Ten
nessee is to postpone the consideration of the
memorial till the 4tll day of July next
This is Hat denial Of the prayer of the
memorialists. The propriety and policy of
continuing the Embargo, are of course now
proper subjects of discussion. Why has an
Embargo been laid 1t is avowedly the
precursor of war. It's Objects to keep our
property, our vessels and seamen at home.
safe from the graspof our enemy. Being
the precursor of war, war must begin
where the Embargo ends. If it does not,
the Embargo is improper and premature
Now, sir, unless you are prepared to go to
war in less than 60 days. you cannot Justify
measure which operates with such cruel
severity on the state Of New-York, and par.
ticuiarly on my immediate constituents, who
state to you the immense loss they must
sustain If it be continued. / ask gentlerner
how they will justify themselves to the ME.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15
May 8.

BENJAMIN DU-VAL, Sc SON, at the sign of
- the Golden Mortar, Richmond, have just re-
ceiyed supply of FRESH .1fEDICLJN.ES, Drugs
and Surgeons Instruments, Perfumery,. Shaving
Soap, Hair-Powder, Sc. All kinds of Paints ground
in Oil, Dry Verdegrease, Prussan Blue, Patent and
Kings Yellow, Linseed Oil, Rosin, and Spirits of
Turpentne Paint Brushes, Gold Leaf, Cammels'
Hair Pencs and every other article in their line of
business; which they are selling, by wholesale and
retail, at very reduced prices-Also, great variety
OF Patent Medicines. A large quantity of excellent
Pale and Yellow Bark, and Castor Oil of superior
quality-which they will sell very low by the quaint
hty.-Physicians and Surgeons, Country Store Keep
ers, Hatters and Painters, and all other Persons,
wanting any thing in their line, will find it to their
interest to deal with them, as they are determined
to sell at very moderate advance, and will warrant
every thing to be genuine that they offer for sale
1 they make and sell, Dn-VaPS .4nfibiiious Pills g
hch Ointment, Tooth .4che g iScyvy TInctures,
which have been much approved of by all who have
tired them, for many years past.
Richmond, May s. w8w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

VaNEN DOLLARS REWARD.---Runaway from
the subscriber the eth Dec last, dark mtlatto
Woman named PATTY, about ~ years of age. She
formerly belonged to Mr. SouthalPs estate of Charles
Cty-thence to Mr.. VIM. X. Colgn, of the said
County, who at present her child and from him
was sold 20 Mr.. William Fulcher--who sold her to
hessrs Ftzwhylsonn & Potter, this city, and after
a short time was re-sold again TO the said Mr. VIM.
Eueher, from whom purchased her in Oct. last
She had on when she went away blue cloth habit &
blue Handkerchief, with white spots that she
wore round her head. She is about five feet or 8
inches high, mild spoken, rather slender made
whoever will deliver her to me, shall receive the a..
Sove reward, or Eve dollars to secure her in any Jail
shati may get her again.
BENJAMIN WOLFE.
Richmond, Feb \. 2swtf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

A T A MEETING of the shockoe Fire Com
4 d pany at the Eagle Tavern on Saturday the Sth
inst. 1t was Resolved that the company he dissolved
on the Goth OF the present month, And that the
Engne and other property belonging to said COM
pany be sold st Public Auction for tue benefit os
tlc present members Of the company.
BENJAMIN STETSON CLERK.
April 81, 1912.
In obedi ence n the above resolutions will be sold
At the Eagle Tavern on MONDAY the isth May next
at six o'clock P NJ for Cash, Three Bank shares in
the Bank Of Virginia, the Engine, Fire Hooks, sc.
&c belonging to the Shockoe Fire company.
The Trustees.
Richmond May /. tbs
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

GHOES-John hesOn, opposite Mr.. Samuel G.
~ Adams, has lately received general assortment
of ladies, misses ard cliIdrens Morocco and kid
Shoes, suitable for the season-Aso on hand 900
pair of various kinds, which he will sell on wholesale
retail as low as can be purchased in this place
Ladies Morocco Shoes from IS Cd to rs Cd per
pair.
May s. ep4v
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

YNlIE Eleventh Drawing. ofethe William and
a Mary College Lottery of ninety numbers took
place ON the 22d ult. at Norfolk, when the following
numbers drawn, viz.
"a. 60. SO. 50. So
The Twelfth drawing will take place on the Goth
May next-orders for Tickets received at the usua
places.
SIMON BLOCK.
May 1. If
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Nfay u.

~ OTICE-hu persons having claims against the
~ late concern Of Ryan and Wilkins and the
subscriber viii exhibit them to him for adjustment
- whom those who are indebted will make payment
without delsy, as an immediate settlement OF the bu-
siness in both casesis earnestly solicited.
JOHN w. RYAN.
May ~. St
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

g PRlNG GOODS--Ro5ert .NSilson and Co. have
~ Just received per tue Schooner Happy Return
and Young Carpenter; Thirty packages of Staple
and Fancy goods of the newest fashions adapted TO
the present season--which with one hundred pack
ages previouslyr cceiyed, forms very compleat and
extensive assortment, they will sell,
Wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices for cash
or acceptances in town
May 8. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

GALES AT AUCTION-Will be sold to the
~ highest bidder on the Esd inst il not previ-
ous'y disposed ofby private SALE the house and lot
OF which Charles Shoatfe shindresser died seized
situated in Adamss valleythc lot containing about
lies well for gardening is enclosed with
nice plank fence; the house is two story high new
and well flushed, which with Kitchen snoke-house
&c. is well calculated for family-An indsputable
title will be made by Col X. Adams, the ORR
gina proprietor. Terms Of sale, one half in 60 days
and the Balance in months notes ncgocable at
the bank of Virginia with approved Endorsers will
be required.
RICHARD BROOKE
.4uctioneer.
May 70. tbs
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

,AND-OFFICE, April Sth, 1sIe.--In pursuance
n of act of Assembly passed the I4th of Febru-
sry, 1911, entit'> " I'm to amend the severGi
favs concerning escheats," hereby make it known,
that the two following of land situated in the
county of Prince Edward, have eschested the COM
monwealth, appears by the certificate of the Es-
cheator Of said county, dated the 12th March last.
viz. for 80 acres, of which John Graham is said
TO have died seized-the other for Ais acres more or
less, of which John Mcaiurray is said to have died
possessed of.
CHARLES BI.AGROvE, Reg'r.
May s. -r CIV
The Editor.of the National InteIIigencer will in
cert the above advertisement in his paper for six
weeks successfully, and transmit his this
department for payment. C.B.
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GALES at AUCTION.-On Monday the Ilth
~ day OF MAY, ut o'clock, on the premises, will

GALES at AUCTION-On Monday the 1lth
~ day OF May, mt O'Clock, on the premises, will
be sold, Valuable LOT, 80 feet by 60, on which
there is an excellent t~o story BRICK HOUSE, now
occupied by MIR. John Andrews, eiigbly situated for
a Grocery, and also calculated for the accommodate
of two private families. Its opposite the western
of the public warehouse and is the corner lot
at the Intersection OF the street, above said
warehouse and the street b, which bounds it on the
southern side. An unexceptionable title will be
.nae to the purchaser. Payment will be received Ia
approved bills OF exchange on England-Also on the
sameday at O'Clock the premises, will be sold,
onexpircd lesse in the tenement now occupied by
Mr. John Crockett, situated the Main-Street, be-
tween the house of Mr. Judah Myers & the Corner
Store occupied b, Mr.. g. II. Stanback. 1t is an ex-
celent stand tor Grocery. The Lease will expire
the 10Th October, 1884, and is subject to ground
rent of fifty dollrrs. Terms-one third cash. the ba-
hncc payable in go days, at which time possession
will be gwen.
JAMES BROWN, jr.vM
April 81. ids
Or The above mentioned saes are postponed un-
iii Saturday, the 10th inst.
Nav IL.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

NJ * J. DICK, & Co.-Have Just received from,
~ New-ior and Baltimore, and oner for saies'
the following articles
Old Cogniac Brandy,
Baltimore Whskey, LIST and 9Th proof,
Champagne,
Burgundy -
LoHg Cork Clarrt, WINES.
Vim de Grave, and
Scilian
Brandy Fruits.
Olives and Cspers, -'.'
Fresh Salad Oil, in bottles and aa,ks,
Zant Currants
Prunes and Raisins, -
Soft shell Almonds
Basket Salt,
Cayenne and Black Pepper,
Mustard, Allspice and Ginger,
Gun-Powder and Imperial Tea,
Old Bourbon and Green Coffee,
New-Orleans Sugar,
Cassia and Cinnamon, &c. SSc.-. '.,'
Which, with their former stock, make a general
assortment in their line. Any article, found On trial
not to be gsod represented, will be taken back
if returned in reasonable time.
April 81. %=- Is - ff~
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or CONDITIONS.-Fivc Dollars a year, to be
paid annually in advance. Those who do not dire
sheir papers be discontinued the end of the year,
will be considered as engaged for the next.-None
will be discontinued, until all arrearages have been
paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted in
this paper unless they paid for, guarane ed by
some respectable person in this city or Manchester.
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CHARLES BLAGROvE, Ree'r.

RI CTICE-The subscribers to the association for
IN building Church on Shockoe Hill are rcqui-
red to pay into the hands Of their Treasurer Mr..
Charles j. Macmurdo, on before the 10th instant
twenty five dollars on each share, being the second
nstalnen. thereon.
The Committee.
Nay s. .7---~- If
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az ANTED to purchase or hire---.a Woman a
w bout 20, that is good Cook & washer. APP
ply to the printer.
May 5. 4t
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

FUNO BE RENTED--and possession given i'm
u medateIy, store, counting room, and cellar,
in very centrical part of the city, nearly opposite
the Bell Tavern, and excellent stand for busi-
ness.
JOHN MAYO.
May fe. 81
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-05-15

Nd RS. NELSON has removed to the house near
Avn the Washington Tavern, formerly occupied
BY William Writ, esq. She continues 10 accommo-
ste gentlemen aud ladies', residents or yisitants Of
sie City, with Board, sSc--Ier situation is now very
soegenient % gentlemen in q street.
Nay J. 1m2aw
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k!iATtNG Of every kind handsomely and e-pedi.I
ssgs.g dgss si se' sasg
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The thousands Of starving manufacturers
thrown out OF employ for want Of our custom,
which custom but for The injustice Of their
masters, we were willing to give, now feel the
efficiency OF the restrictive system. These
matter of fact arguments want no s0phlstry
nor long speeches TO give them weisht. But
Great Britain is proud and will never sicld to
this sort of pressure. Hunger has no law.
Where was her pride during the last year wien
she exported to her enemy on the continent
more than eleven millions pounds sterling ic-
provisions /; and meanly trucking to her ,ie.
my, consented to buy the privilege of laying
cut her gulneas for bread; and actually sub-
mitted on the compuElon of Napoleon to buy
the wines, braDdes and silks of France, which
she did not want. This restrictive system,
when commenced under The former embargo
law, encountered every opposition among our
selves, which selfish avarice, Which passion &
party rage could suggest and SO successful
were its assallants, th4t wi1le 1t was operating
with its fullest effects (Which the prices cur
rent of that day will sbets) some of its great
est champions in tie national Legislature aban-
doned it--yes, sir, III Tie tide of victory they
threw down their arms. How were the
vilely cast away. The dls4vowal Of Erskine's
arrangement was the consequence of this re-
treat. But 1t may be said that the sentiments
In the petition were eXtortcdby the apprehen-
sion of a greater evil--war. In all our trials,
those who had not predetermined to submit to
Great Britain must have anticipated this alter
native. Let those who by their acrinony,
sneers and SCOTS have thrown away this chief
defence of our nation, be held responsible for
the compulsion they have imposed on US to
take this dire alternative. He said that altho'
he was unwilling to abate single pang which
we might legally infict upon our enemy, and
might at the proper time oppose any thing
like the swap proposed of one system for ano.
ther, when we had the power and the right to
impose upon our enemy both the one and the
other, he nevertheless thought the petition
was deserving Of the attention which he now
moved it should receive He moved that the
petition should be printed which was agreed
TO-.
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IN SENATE.

Mr.. Smith, of New York, presented the
following petition of suodry inhabitants, mer-
chants and others, of the city of New-York,
praying that the embargo and non-importation
laws be continued as substitute for war a.
gainst Great Britain.
MEMORIAL.
To tie Honorable the Senate and House of Re-
hresentatfves Of the United States Of y4me7i-
ca, in Congress assembled, the Memorial of
the Subscribers, merchants and others, iuha-
6itanfs Of the CRY Of -Nezy York,
RESPECTFULLY SHEWETH:
That your memoraists feel, in common
with the rest of their fellow citizens. an anxi-
Gus solicltude for the honor and interest of
thsir country, and an equal determination to
assert and maintain them.
That your memorialists believe that con-
tinuation of the restrictive measures now in
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operation will produce all the benefits while
it prevents the calamities of war. That when
the British ministry become convinced that
trade with the United States cannot be renew
ed, but by the repeal of the orders in council,
the distress Of their merchants and manutac-
turers, and their Inability to support their ar
mics in Spain and Portugal, will probably
compel them to that measure.
Your memorialists beg leave to remark,
that such effects are even now visible; and 1t
may be reasonably hoped that continuance OF
the embargo and non-importation laws few
months beyond the 4th day Of July next, will
effect complete anu bloodless triumph Of
our rights.
Your memorialists therefore respectfully
solicit of your honorable body the passage OF
law continuing the embargo and giving to
the President ofthe United States power to
discontinue the whole of the restrictive system
on the resembling ofthe British orders in coun-
Gil.
The conduct of France in burning our ships,
in sequestering our property entering her
ports, expecting protection in consequence
of the promised repeal of the Berlin and Mi
Ian DEGREES, and the delay in completing a
treaty with the American minister, has exclt-
ed great sensation, and we hope and trust viii
call forth from your honorable body such re-
taliatory measures as may be best calculated