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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-14
S,iIANcERf-ia Amelia cetas'. SEP

tfiANN&ht-ln sAlLeil9 CCU.ty, ser;
" ten.bei Court, 1911.
John Robertson and William Robertson, WHO are
sous OF Matthew Robertson, decd James Iras.Logk
and judith his wife, formerly Judith robertson, and
daughter OF Matthew Robertson, Philip Williams,
and Polly his wife, formerly Polly Mitchell, and o.
bcticnce Mitchell, an infant by John Mitchell her
guardian, hich sand Polly anu Obciiicnce are clil-
dicn of Mitche!!, deed hate Wilt az Jolu, Nit.
shell and daughter OF said Matthew Robertson, de-
ceased, CoD,P!'ts.
.ieaiass
|. joseph Brown. Lloyd Robertson, Claiborne Grad
dock aid Polly his vile, - Usf'ts.
The defendants, Robertson & Craddotk a wife,
not having flied tEeir to the bill OF Tie
p!ansntsou the motion Oh the compaiaats by their
and III proceed at future day to decree the nrl.
ter thereof unless the said dcflp,ian,s Robert so,i
and Claiborne Cr.,i,.cck and wife, shall fe their ai-
swor, they being previously served with copy Oh
tbs order ut least ten ,.ays.
Aud the defendant Brown, not having entered las
appearance, and given security according to tie
o! assembly and the rules tins voert, ,i, Il appear.
in, To the SAL: faction Of tic court, tat lie is not an
inha'i,,nt "a this commonwealth, the motion OF
the comlsitsIts--i: Is ori.ycCi dTt decTeei, Fiat
the defendant Brown do appear here on the first lay
oil tile next !ai,uarY court, n't the bill u The
compIainants. nd, that II COPY of this order b.,
forthwith published in some pnbc newspaper o ,at-
cd in the City of Richmond, or Petersburg, for two
months successfully, and that another copy be post
cd at the front door q the courthouse OF this
~:
JOHN T.LEIGH, C. a. C.
Dec. IL wSwp
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~ Virtue Of Deed in Trust, executed to me on
the 39th OF March, 1911, BY John p. Shields to
secure debt due to John Coke, which deed was re-
corded in the county court OF James City, July term
lSil-Willbc sold, on the Slst OF Jan,,ary 1872 be-
lore the door OF the Raleigh Tavern in the City Of
Williamsburg, the following property, or so much rs
may be necessary to answer the purpose of the sau
deed, to wit
A HOUSE and the LAND thereto belonging, il
the city OF williamsburg, which Was devised to the
said Shields by Mrs. Mary Cooke. A Tract of Land
in miles of Williamsburg, containing 100 acres,
more or less, which land was purchased by the safd
Shields of Robert Creenliow--Also, a Wagon AID
Gear and Horscs.---Terms of sale, CASH
WIN. BROWNE, Irus,ee.
Williamsburg, Jan. 9. o,p
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GsTATE of TENNESSEE, Bedford county.-
~ Fourth Circuit, October Term, 1911.
Eiihu S. Hall,
u.s.. In Equity.
II appearing to the satisfaction of the court here.
thai DAVID Ross, the defendant in this cause is citi
zer OF the State OF Observation-Disclosures, on motion
OF ~ complainant, by his Attorney it is ordered bv
inc curt .hai publication he made in the Richmond
Enouirer, for three weeks suceess;vev within four
mouths from the first day of November, 1911, re-
qmrsaE him to appear and answer the complainant
saia DI.t oil complaint, at before the next term
ot.crN'se the same shall be taken for confessed.
copy. Teste,
JAS. McKfSICK
C2erk Of Beyord Circui, Cowt.
JAN T. w3w
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NEW ARRANGEMENT OF STAcES.-Ths
Y Public are respectfully nlormed that ia future.
the accommodation Stages, between Richmond ard
Petersburg. viii run in the following r,lnnner viz
One Stage WI leave Richmond every nav at eleven
o'clock, A. M.--dine at the Half House and ar
rive at Petersburg the evening of the same LAY
One other Stage viii leave Petersburg every day at
10 o'clock, A: M-dine at the Halfway House ans,
arrive in Richmond the same evening.
~ Great attention will be paid to the accomufo-
daticn Of the Passengers by the
pRoPRIETORs.
JAN d. #
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A DYERTISEAENT.-T subscribers finding
IA II Impossible to conduct their business to advan
tRge on account of the present commercial restric-
tons, and seeing probability Of providing them
selves with an assortment of Goods suited to the ap
preaching season. hereby give notice, thu. they in
tavorable--and that they will until the first day az
Feby next, dispose of any part Of their present va
mabc Stock of Dry Goods, wholesale and retail, aft
reduced priccs-and on the 5t' of the same month.
lie Auction.
Among the Goods at present on HAND is a capital
assortment of superfne Ciohs Casimcres ~ irisi,
Linens and India Cottons.
HUBBARD LYMAN.
Richmond, Jan. z. 4w
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yEyo sYMPArHIzlNG FRLE.NDs .aJND RI.

YEyO SYMPATHIZING FRIENDS md Pr
4 TRO.NS--ihe heavy pressure Of n calamity,
aas too well known, does not permit the subscriber
i1medstely to resume his professional duties r
D. DOYLE hes obieiagly offered hs friendly servi-
cess for as!ort time, he win, jointly with MIR
POWER. instruct such pupils as may attend,
I'll earnestly requested % attend. Their symps.
Thy has already been evinced their sssiduity
good conduct will 81 I'D bi1Itional soace.
LII. GIRARDIN.
5anuary g.. ~
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Ai ANTED to Hire, from Is to 30 NEGRO
w, MEN, to be employed in The coal business,
at the Subscribers plantation James River. Mr..
Richard Sampson, jr who lives the place. is autho-
rised to contract for tcm-anJ any communication
to him IN the Subscribers absence, may be made
through Mr.. Workman at the Be-Tavern.
J.VO. -WICKL9.N F.
Dec. 81. If
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FEMALE EDUCATION. WaRREaToN:-

k>EMALE EDUCATION, T.4RRE.LTON.-
The Examination of the Young Ladies at the
Warrenton Female Academy, commenced on the
9TH instant, and was closed on the 9th by a Musical
performance of the young ladies' under the direction
OF Major Miller-spcciinens of Needle Work we're
likewise exhibited. Mr.. Crawford, principal OF the
Male Academy, superintended, aud in an excellent
and appropriate address expressed his appreciation OF
the manner in which the youmg ladies' had acquitted
themselves. The following extract from cornp,u-
nicaion handed by Mr.. Crawford is suboined for the
information of the public" Having attended the
examination of the young ladies' under the direction
of Mr. Mortiecai, and having myself strictly exanu-
ed many of the classes, justice to them aud to the
institution, requires that should state, that they
were very accurate in all their studies They mani
tested an extensive knowledge of Reading Writing
Spelling, Grammar, Parsing, History, Geography,
the use of the Globes, and the useful branches of
Astronomy and Composition On the sixth day of
January the exercises of the school will re onn ence
under the same superintendent as heretofore Ma
or Miller continuing fill his station as professor Of
Musick and Drawing. The late addition made to the
buildings will greatly conduee the comfort and con-
venence OF the usual number of Pupils, which will
nor be exceeded. Their attendance at the com
mencement OF the session is very desirable
S105 per annum, payable half yearly in advance
None will be received for shorter term than 6
months and no deduction made for those taken away
within that time.
or Each young lady must be provided will, pair
OF sheets, countefpane, blanket and hand towels.
Warrenton, Dec. IL, 1911. eopDwJ
Terms. For board and tuition 8 io5 per annuIn,
payable half yearly ia adsanee-lhe only additional
charges Unnecessary books o! course exceptcd) are fiji
~ cents per session, for Pens and Ink and so cents
for contingent expenccs.
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COMMISSION BuslNEss.-Tle s,,sssriSes.

G COMMISSION BJSINESS.----Thc s,bscribes.
~ having associated. themselves i'll business, under
the FIRM ofrBenja,an Lewis Il Go. in l.ici,mond.
and Blair, Burwell & Co. il, Ncnciester, respect
~ tender their services to the public Ccn,issi-
on lrchants in its various departments and pledge
themselves that every attention will be- sid to give
general Satisfaction to those who mas think troper
To entrust business to their man.g cement.
.UJ H. Lewis can be seen at any lime ut the Eagle.
Tavern, where his Office is Kept. r. Br.welrs o..
OLD Warehouse.
~. b. LEWIS,
b. BURNEEL
Richmond Dec. os. r.
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BY .8U1uoRl11.
AN ACT.

AN ACT,
.ilO7rsss further time or cone iet;ng che Payments
on c2i4tn l..aS hesd ey FtShs i fie-cnf fs0g, ~:
the7.uisstssif4i 1trr.ioyy.
L AZ eaoesea b. tie Seaate and EouSc Of Re
81 freSeai0tives Of The Unire.f States .fn,eri-
Gu, sn Congress asse0.6se, That ali the purchasers
o. pbile is'ds ., sht oprce,p,ion il, Tia. Aiisss-
supp TERRITORY. who have made payment of their
hist nst;..ent oi the purchase money, be allowed
until lie iiist day OF January, thousand eight
si' ded and thirteen, complete the pa, nents on
then in dsrespee,iyey, any ia~ contrary not
"iti,siansiing.
-. CLAY,
sypeakes ejrtAe Kmse IT Re6rcseatatircS.
GEO. CLINTON
Yer President Of the ". .S:rtes, AID
f'sesidsn. Of the S-n&s.
December le, 1911.
.l!sproVe9,
JAMES MADISON.
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- peetation of receiving The following arterts.--
IS Hhds Muscoyado Sugar,
100 Bushels fresh Closer see6
6,OO0 lbs. Northern Cheese,
80 Boxes Candles,
20 do. Soap, aud
so Grind-stones--
All of which win I've sid on the mss, REASONABLE
terms for cash, 30 punctusl customers.
December IS. zawfn
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~ Y virtue Of deed OF trust, executed by John
80 Pollard in his life time, and Sarah his wife, 20
John Prosser and the subscriber and recorded in the
county court of Henrico, will be sold on the premis-
es, at Public Auctions by the subscriber, as the
wing trustee, at o'clock, Monday, the 9th day
OF this month, fair, fnot, az the same hour the
said deed mentioned, being part of Lot No. fifteen,
and fronting the leading from the man-
street to Shock9 warehouse, together with all the.
houses the said piece of ground, for the shortest
term for which any person will take the same asd
pay in ready money the SUN of one thousand nine
hundred and sxty4sx dollars and seyenty-one cents
with lawful interest thereupon, from the tr5t
day Of April, 1909, due under the said deed tf
trust and the costs and charges attending the sale.
WIZ. MONCURE.
Jan. A. ids
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tyTANTED--A few Hhds. Leaf Tobacco, 6or
w shipping, for which the best Morocco Sboes
4iII be given. Enquire for J Jacobs at Ryan VII
! ss's sore.
For Safe Case low priced London Quills.
Trunk English Cost Skins, re-
January o. ,S).
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JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT,
EFor tke ,tliet Of Josiah IT. Ue65.
f =. enacted gy tie Senate daI House of Repre-
Sc atiues q The United States of.fa,erica in
CoSgr, assembled, That Josiah III. Webb, who
MAS wounded in the Greek nation oil Indians while
empt yc in CARRYING the mail of the United States
from vt ems in Georgia to New Orleans, be, and nc
rs here allowed the os fifty dollars payable an
nualy out OF the Treasury Of che United States, to
eight hundred * nine, and to continue during his ma.
,urs,l life.
Fl. CLAY
Speaker ef' the House Of Representatives.:
GEO. CLINTON,
sl2 pice-Presidcat Of the United States, and
December i2, 1911.
Improved,
JAMES MADISON. y
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Eccenlhcr II.

81 iGI.'ror ZEN well disposed tegroes
So are wanted, for next year, at our Mills.
For such as viii answer, liberal hire will be paid.
CALICO, RICHARD 4 Co. Il
Richmond, Nov. 10. II
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EsANk of VIRGINIA. The Directors have this
lp day declared dividend of six per cent on the
Capital Stock, which will be paid to the Stockhold-
ers. or their legal representative, after the
10th instant.
JOHN BRoCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
Jan. 6. 1919. Inn
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VToR sALE-.A LfaELY ,ATGlic Jt0ItY.b
b who is a gnod Cook and Washer, h,,
child, aboy of three years old. Apply to the printer.
December IL. eplm
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NALuABLE WESTERN LANps-rhe sub

ALUABLE WESTERN LANDs.-Thc sub
seriber offers for sale exchange for other pro-
perry in the state Of Virginia Sl67 acres of land in
the state OF Kentucky, the waters of Sandy River
lie Will also sell or exchange valuable tract of 500
acres, lying in Russell COUNT, Va. within four mile.
OF the courthouse, and including the Copper Springs
The land lying in Kentucky is divdedinto tracts from
500 10 1000 acres each, but will be subdivided into
smaller parcels for the accommodation of purchasc rs
his land was located at AN early PERIOD and the IL
tie is lndisputable.
ROBERT G. SCOTT.
Williamsburg, Dec. &c. w4w
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TREE-HlLL For sale:-Inat 6eautJul

>REE-HliIL For Sale.-IHat 6raHfJut
i and highly Improved FARM (zpheyeon the
late Colonel Niles Seidea resided,) is noqp offered
for SAFE. rs seat, ii is perhaps one Of the
desirable in Virginia, commanding eueyy viesr
which can please the eye; furnishing health in an
eminent degree and evety Improvement which
can a. re9urs{ f1r the comfort and convenience Of
family. rs Farm, II is in high state IF I'M
prorenient, having been great number Of years
Under the care IT a jndicious TURNER.
There is on his farm .l1eaaozp, 4vhich aione
yields income Of betsoeen 500 and 1000 dollars.
There has been soToa this fall one hundred and
tyfy. bushels Of pheat-ni0st Of the other lands
are IN closer.
Possession may be had at any time bstgveen this
and the LIST day Of March. Should il not be sold
privateJ 5efoie hat time, it will be e6sredto Pub
Tic Sale on the lst day Of pril, ard Possession g-
zen IN the ensui,tg fall
The Terms Of Sale will he One third cash,
and the balance in and tguo years, Nth such
cayity as shall be deemed satisfactory. Any far
hey Information may be obtained 6yabpiicafion to
the subscriber or to Nathaniel Selden, or Jos Sell
den, HeAuico.
ar The su5scyiber is still anxious to cell a
small F.4R.h near Richmond, (called Fairfield, }
containing three hundred and fifteen ac,es.--.3fso,
a FARM about S miles 6eios1 Richanond, contain
ing abouf ayes, tnozvn By tie name Of the
MILES SELDEN, Err.
Dtecnt6sy &c. ebrsA
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From which It appears that
the fees of Office for the
year commencing on the
LIST day of january and en-
ding the 3ist day Of De
cembcr 1871, amount TO
the SUM Of
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-01-14

A LADY's SILK PELlCE was found by Mr. L.
"A Converts servant, on the unfortunate night of
the Goth December last. Any person may have il
by proving property and paying the advertisement.
LEWIS CONVERT.
Jan. @. Sc
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lowing articles, viz.
Tea and coffee Urns
Plated Candiesticks, sill
yer edged aud plain.
Japan'd Candlesticks
Ivory handle Knives and
Forks
Bone and Buck handle do.
do.
Plate Warmers
Dish Stands
Kuifc Cases
Tea Trays
Bead and Knife Trays
Brittania Tea Pots
Table Casters
Footmen and G afing
Dishes =
Silver, Tortoise Shell and
steel Spectacles
Ivory aud Horn Combs
Morocco Pocket Books
Curtain Pins, assorted
Plated Sa'ltliery AID Gigg
Mounting
En slisi, s. american Sad
die Tees
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"a AMUEL 6. ADAMS, is now receiving from
NJ New.York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, the fol-
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4 OR OIL, &c.-Beniaaain Dn-Y8z
~ q Son have quantity OF CASTOR
OIL OF SUPERIOR q12I..y, together With a xene-
raj assortmeu, o, Drugs, .iEDICi.aE.s, sc.
which they will sell low for cash. purc,,a, Gus
toners, at the usual credit
Richmond, My. 90. 4w&v6w
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LAND-orFICE, Richmond. Va. I,,,,. N

LAND-OFFlCE, Richmond, Va. De,. "a
n 18th OF Feb r 1911, entitled g in act to a
mend TIE seoer0f iusps concerning Escheats," /.
he cby make it known, that certain tract or parcel!
OF kni sand to con,sn about foriy-fvc acres situated
neal bcyil!e, in tie county OF Wood, aud claimed
By john Finn, an alien, has escheated the Com
nonwealtl. as appears by certificate from the Es-
cheaor OF sad county file III this Office, dated the
fst of November last. ~.
CHARLES BLAGROyE, Register
CIV
The Editor Of the National Iutelligencer in the cit,
of Washington, viii publish the above for 6 weeks
successfully. and transmit his account this depart
men. for payment. CD.
GALES at AUCTION.--On Wednesday the 18th
y inst viii be sold, without reserve, at their store
All the valuable & extensive stock OF DRY GOODS,
belonging to the late firm OF s. & j Jacobs.
Terms n safe.-All .ums under S 100, cash
between y 100 and 500, 90 day. and above !, 5oD
months credit will I've gven--notes negotiable 1t
the Bank of Virginia. with approved endorsers, with
out any exception, will be required.
FOSTER & SATCIIELL, Auc'rs.
Jan. H. eptds
y OTNE.--In consequence of the melancholy
death of 'oscrh obs, the firm of s. * J. la
cobs is dissolved. All persons indebted to said firm
are requested to pay their accounts forthwith. Ar,
persons having claims against the said firm are re,
quested to bring them in for payment, to
S. JACOBS,
SurViVing Partner.
Jan. &,
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*, HALLAAI, has received by the Anacrcon, di-
of FRESH GARDEN SEEDS-which may he had
at his Tea, Class g CHING Store, first door above
the Eagle Tavern, Richmond: -
Cabbage. Lettuce.
Earfy York, Green Coss
Do. Sugar Loaf Grand Admiral
Green Savoy Ice
Drum Head Cabbage
Red Picking Brown Dutch
Early s late Caulia0wer Mouscare
Peas.
Early Frame Blood Beet
Do. Charlton Orange Carroll
DO. Royal Dwarf Satisfy
Do. Spanish Do. Scarcity
Do Sugar DO. Red and White Picking
Blue Prussian Onion
White & Blue Marrowfat Solid Celery
Snaps. Winter g. Summer Cress
Early Yellow Currd Parsley
do. Brown So rel
Do. Speckled Thyme, Marjoram
Arbour Il Windsor Beans Summer Savory
Cucuni6yj Nasturtion
Early Frame 1 Cur'd Spinage
TO- Long Green White Indive.
Do. Cluster / Hanover Turrip
Short Prickley White & Black Mustard
RadiSn. Rape and Canary
Short Top Scotch Kaie
Salmon Small Dutch Clover and
Purple Timothy Seed.
Turnp Nt
And in daily expectation Of receiving one hundred
bushels RED CLOVER SEED.
November g. vtf
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VESHE SUBSCRIBER wishes to hire for the James
D. River Company the present year, Is or 20 like
ly .NEGRO MEN; for which a liberal price will
be given.
Il MOSBY-
Richmond, January 9. aw
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Nn.eh, added to his former stock, composes a re.
ne.Td assortment OF Ironmongery, Cutlery, Plated
Cash g, Tor old Brass, Copper. Pewter and cad
H'Shinontl, Dec. 20. wSw
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Whips, assorted
Girth Web
Curtain Fringe, assorted
Saddle Nails
Carpenters Planes, as
sorted
Brass Top Tenders, with
nobs
DO. plain and iointed
Shoyels, To,igs * Poker
Crates, brass mounted g.
plain
Files, assorted
CasJngs, do.
Nails, Nail Rods, Hoops
Bar and Sheet Iron
Shot, Sheet & Bar Lead.
Window Glass, T by Q, 8
by 10, . by IL, 10 by
II, ~ by IA, ~ by Is,
- by 10 and II by 10
W heat Fans,
Sleeves, Ploughs,
Screen and Riddle Wire
Lime and Coal Screens,
&c. SIC.
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JAMES MADISON.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-01-03

believed that at least go others Perisned'
whose names are not yet ascertained.
George w. Smith, Governor,
A. b. rVenable, President ofthe Bank,
BENJAMIN Bolts, Wife and Niece,
Mrs. rayloe Braxton,
Mrs. Patterson,
Mrs. Gallego,
Miss Conyers,
Lieut.. 7, G,bbon, il attempting to save
Miss Conyers,
Mrs. E. Page,
Miss Louisa MAYO,
Mrs. VIM. Cook,
Miss Elvina coutts,
Mrs. Iohn Lesley.
Miss NJ. Nelson,
Miss Page, at.se
William Brown, a 81 ~
Miss lula Hervey.
Miss Whitlock,
George Dixon. s
A. Marshall. (of Wythe1 broke his mech
in attempting to Jump from window,
Miss Ann Craig, sst
Miss Stevenson. of (SpotsyIyanis)
Mrs. Gibson,
Miss Marian Hunter. L nts.
Mrs. Mary Davis.
Miss Gerard.
Thomas Lecroix, ~
lane wade, 4a.,
Mrs. Pickit,
Mrs. Heron,
Mrs. Laforese and Niece,
10. Jacobs,
Miss Jacobs, ~ hs
Miss A. Bousman,
Miss M. Marks,
Edward Wanton, jun.
Miss Trouins, y6b.a
Mrs. Gerer,
Miss Ellicott, a.sE
Miss Patsey Griffin,
Mrs. Moss and daughter,
Miss Littlepsge,
Miss. Rebecca Cook,
Mrs. Girardin and two Children,
Miss Margaret Copeland,
Miss Gwatumev,
Miss Clay, daughter of M. Clay, Mem.
Der of Congress.
Miss Gatewood,
Mrs Thomas Wilson,
VIM. Southgate,
Mrs. Robert Greenhow,
Mrs Convert and Child
Miss Green,
Miss c. Raphael.
Ata mee,;no of N. corm;..;,re,s
apno;ntrd bv ,he Common Hall 70 s,ner.
intend the intermen, of the remains of their
friends and fellow c;,;z-ns who nufort,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-01-03

thousand friends 10 the field of battle, could
not touch the heart like this. Enough
Imagine what cannot be described. The
most distant, add implacable enemy, and
the most savage barbarians will condole our
unhappy lot.
All of those who were in the pit escaped,
and had cleared themselves from the house
before those who were in the boxes could
get down and the door was, for some
time empty. Those from above were
pushing each other down the steps, when
the hindermost might have got out by
leaping into the pit. A gentleman and la.
dy, who otherwise would have persisted,
had their lives saved by being prosidrntial-
ly thrown from the SECOND boxes. There
would not have been the least difficulty in
descending from the FIRST boxes into the
pit.
In addition to the list now given, It is
believed that at least go others persisted,
whose names are not yet ascertained.
George w. Smith, Governor,
A. b, Venable, President ofthe Bank,
Benjamin Bolts, Wife and Niece,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-07-30
BIZ MAIL.
BOSTON, JULY 81.
TT FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.

we have the pleasure of announcing the
arrival i'm our harbour, last evening, oi Inc
figate Constitution, Capt. HULL. She lett
the Chesapeake Bay OH the 18th inst. and on
HE 10th in the afternoon, saw frig"e ana
gave chase winds being light they could not
come near enough before night to ascertain
who she was. 1t continued calm the principal
part the night. On the morning OF the l7th,
An English squadron was discovered, con-
sistng of ship of the of the line, four figates,
n and schooner ;--the nearest frigate
within Gun shot. Throughout the whole oil
this day i, was calm and every exertion made,
bv towing and warping to make head way but
the enemy Ly attaching all their boats TO two
of the frigates, were evidently gaining upon
the Constitution, and occasionally enabled
them 10 bring their bow guns to bear upon her.
This kind OF maneuvreing, and the trequen:
DISCHARGE Of the Constitutions stein cbasers,
cdn,inued during the whole of this day, ON the
rs,h at day light, small breeze sprang up,
wtenthe Constitution spread all her canvas,
and by out sailing the enemy,escaped acontilct,
which she could not have maintained Win any
bepe of success against a force SO greatly su-
psrlor The chase was continued % hours,
daring which time the whole crew remained
al,heir stations. The Constitution was bound
I, New York, but from the untavorabieness
d tie winds, has put in here.
We feel an additional pleasure in stating
Inc safety Of this vessel, as it puts to rest the
| thousand rumours which have been in circu-
Istion respecting her and more especially as
liz enables US to contradict the article In the
last N. Y. Even. Post, that Z" she was COM
pclled 10 60 to sea without either powder or
ball - which We do on the authority OF an
officer Of the ship, who assures us that she is
completely provided with every necessary
munition of war, and has a full crew Of brave
and gallant scamen.