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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-03

Co. NTY-FIVE DOLLARS REW.4RD.-On the
~ I'D Dec. last, young calling himself JOHN
IRWIN, (tllough have SINCE heard that few miles
above my house he passed by the name OF Clark J
came on foot, his horse he sad) having tunderet
on the road) to the mills OF Mr. okipwitn in Cumber-
land with two negro men, the Iow black man,
the other Dick, muiatto man. which negroes lie of.
Tered to sell The said Irwin, Clarke, said that he
came from Lynchburg, that the muatto belong
ell TO HIM, and that he carrying him to Rich
mond, having sold him to Mr. Taylor OF that place
that Tom belonged to his father, a Mr. Irwin mer-
chant few miles above Ccmpbe Courthouse The
sd lrv'n appeared to be about five t~ enty years
OF age, about five feet ten eleven inches high with
black eyes and hairhis right hand at that time was
tied up and appeared to he much iurt-he also mem
TONED that he expected to meet his Wagon i'm Rich
mond, which had gone down with load of flour from
Sleghtstone creek in Pttsyvania county On the 2sI
december bought Tom of SAID Irwin for four hun
dred and thirty dollars-I let him have a ba, horse
with bobbed tail, hind foot white small star i'm
the forehead, and about FIVE feet high, at S13o-I
paid 500 and gave hiia my note for two hundred
payable the first alt
On the Esd january the above mentioned negro
man Tom absconded from my plantation & took Win
him sOrrel mare, about years old, feet 8 Of .
inches high, one hind foot white, and small str il,
the forehead. For the delivery of the mare I will
give S15-Tom is very likely black man abp,l.
twenty years of age, about five feet nine inches hig,
OF very pleasant countenance, and polite when spoken
to-bs clothing consisted of two Jackets The one of
blue cloth, the other white Virginia cloth, two pair
pantaOons, one Of corduroy, the other OF grey KEEP
sey-a white plains great coat, and some other arti.
cles not particularly recoected. will give fifty dol
lars for the delivery of said negro, forty if secured
IN Jail SO that get him again. / expect lie will at.
tempt to pass free man. and is probably employ.
ed as a waterman James River. I forewarn all
persons from trading for the note executed to said
John Irwin. .,-.. 80. i,..t,
JERMAN BAKER.
Cumberland county, Msrch 8. w4w
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FROM FRANCE

EEIract u a letter from gentleman in
Bordeau1 to his CORRESPONDENT in Bul-
timore dated,
BORDEAUX, Jan. 10,
On the I'd inst. the American minis
'er at Paris sent off his dispatches to go by
ne Constitution frigate from Cherboure
o America We understand they commu-
nlcate a satisfactory answer of the French
government, relative to most OF the points
IN discussion between France and the Uni
ted States but we believe nothinp has yer
been stipulated for the restitution of the f.
merican property seized at st. Sebastian.
aud other places under the controul of
France.-We are nevertheless informed.
that the emperor has manifested friendly
disposition towards the United States. and
that the American minister has great hopes
OF adjusting all differences between France
and America
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-03

ssALES at ROCKETTS,--Jus received by the sch.
,, APpomattoy, Caut. Bouchou, and will be sold
this morning at IL o'clock on Craddock's wharf So
venieen Hhds. MOLASSES, Of ahe very first
quality tor retailing, supposed to be the best tI,s has
been ~ this market for some wears. AZ The same
tnc VIII also he sold the schooner above named ri
about iol tons burhcn. She is fast sailing and vel
blt vessel, now in excellent order fer voyage, the
sails and al Of her rigging being nearly new.
erms viii be made known Mt the salcs
.honcere, Robinson 81 PieosGrts,
March g. a.
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A COENOCNTfON Of the Visitors Of Che Col.
,ege OF William X Mary is reqresteIin the city
y. ,''IIaee9ylg =, on INC second Monday in March
next, and if that be not fair days meeting will be
had on the newt fair day. It is much to he desired
that the Visitors will be punctuaiu their attendance
as ,.roiessor Of Mathematics viii be appointed al
that time. "
nv THE HECTOR,
"re" . Semi
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tHEAP SIIOES-The subscriber, intending in
~ sbort time to form new connection ~ business
and wishing to make immediate sale Of his present
stock Consisting Of Shoes and Hats1 offers them at
prices much lowe than they have heretofore sold at
IN this place.
Country merchants who may wish to purchase by
the quantity can be supplied at prime cost.
S. HAWKINS.
March 8. sn6,y
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E.NQUIRER- OFFICE, March 8.
TO THE EDITOR.

WAsH1NGToN, Feb. 90, 1912
he National lhtelliSencer of this morn-
;ng contains most dmHoJeet report OF the
debates of Yesterday. Those republicans,
who voted against the salt tax are as de-
c;dedly in favor Of the full amount of the
dxes required, as any men in Congress-
hey only considered salt an improper sub
'ect Of taNation. and were wiling, Us gvas
expressly stated, to raise the amount calcu-
lated To arise from salt, by ali addition TO the
direct tax. by Whiskey tax, or in any O.
Their more equal and eligible way.
Inc irsinuation therefore that republican
members, who were opposed to the salt tax,
are opposed to providing revenue to sustain
the cted.t OF the nation il. the approaching
contest, Is disingenuous and untoundcd.-
W It'll d view, however, to conci;iarion, the
salt tax. doubtless, will be restored on Mon
day" -
In haste-iours with great respect.
IL" Please insert the above as eXplana
tory OF the article Ill the Intelligence, -
There is think not doubt but the tax on
Salt will be reinstated amongst the other
taxes and that the whole will be adorted
as system of comproinise-rhs earll su~-
Sestion may therefore prevent some specu-
lation.''
AZ The Nat. Int. (alluded toy has not
come to hand.
~ We have every reason to believe, that
the Var Shirt at Washington burns as
bright as ever.
% The article from the London States
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ST.. LOUIS, L. T. Bee, s8

ST.. LOUIS, L. T. Bee. 90.
On Wednesday last, an express came to
Governor Howard, from St. Genevieve, sta
ting, that an attack had been made on the
settlement of ST. Francis. by the Usage In
dlans, report says or 500, the express re-
turned Immediately I'VE understand) with
orders to Col. Bird of Cape Girardeau, and
Coi: look OF St. Genevieve, to call out the
Militia of these districts and pursue the Of
tenders several companies are i'm rr1uisi-
ton in this district. Further informa ton is
expected every hour by express.
The Spies sent out by the Governor re
port that some horses have been stolen by
the Indians on Salt river. and some stock Kill
led.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-03

% The article from the London Stare.
man OF the l4tf January is worthy of peru
sal.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. "a.

BALTIMORE, Feb. "a.
we are happy to find that the bill for arm
ing the militia has passed through the DO
pular branch OF congress. fit shall receive
the sanction OF the other branches of govern
ment, America will exhibit a glorious snec-
tacle, unparalleled in the history of nations.
in all other countries, their rulers have vi
gliantly withheld from the body of the peo-
PIE the arms necessary for their Defence
lhey have been fearful, that their atrocious
acts OF tyranny and oppression would be re
sisted, and they expelled from power ;f
their subjects were permitted to hold and
bear arms. They have, therefore. not onlv
not gwen them arms, but they have prohi
bited them from buying and keeping arma
themselves. The history of unfortunate
ireland, since her tnion with the British mo-
narchy, is particularly in our eve. 1t IS so
recent, that it is not necessary to advert to
particulars. 1t is generally known that
the Irish peasantry are not permitted to own
or have hire arms. But in these states, we
snail witness the proud example of 4 nation
armed by their government, at the expense
OF the public treasury, and each individual,
SUBJECT TO be called on to defend his rights,
possessing an inalienable property i'm the
stand OF arms thus bequeathed to him by
the government. We hail the auspicious
prospect as promising to establish 6ew &
bright era III the annals If civilized govern
hcnt, and as presenting another invincible
argument in favor of the republican form.
In the discussion on the bill for armine
the militia, Mr.. Randolph did, on Thurs
day last, undertake to Charge Col. Tall
nadge, federal gentleman from Connec-
tIcut, with being opposed to the PRINCIPLES
OF the bill, and with being better pleased
with its deformitles than it's excelIenc;.s
The honorable member from the north Nm
the succeeding day, explicitly denied the
accusation, and said that this was not the
hrst OCCASION, on which Mr.. Rapdoph afte,
All absence for weeks from his seat. had
come into the house in the midst of de.
pate, and, i'll the style of pedagoeue. taEer
the liberty to csstgate gentlemen.-duieri
can.
At = meetinS Of the Washington Wby soc;etv I;
was unanimously resolved that the following Adj
dress be presented TO Gen. James WIkinson-
WAsH1NcTos Cry, 9th Feb 1919.
The Washington Wing Society beg leave to con
graduate you on your return TO this city, and IN ex
press their great satisfaction on your honorable. or
qui,tal by highly respectable tribunal after q fu
anr deliberate investigation Of all the charges nrefer
Ted against you on your late triel--cbafccs yyb;c
perhaps would never have seen the Ii,,I,t bnt co
X0ur patriotic and successful cxertious in deec,;
Hrh exposing the Vaccinations Of the eneics nj CIV,
country, and crushing in embryo tresson,b,, cor
sriracy which threatened the peace and honor og RI
Union. NV '" 20 w
bsiHsd ambition and ttaitorous revenge sucaee,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-03

u We have every reason to believe, tina
the Var S1tiit at Washington burns q
bright as ever.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-03

NNANTED 20 HE. = frst ratio sAepEp--.r- :.
w piire of tho pria,ssl
s5R<sh IS -
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At meeting of The Washington Wing Society. il
was unanimously resolved that the following Ad.
dress be presented TO Gen. James W;kinsar9
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
From The y. Fork EUening Post.
COMMUNICATION.
CURIOUS ANIMAL.

Yesterday fish of d very uncom.
rnon shape and sizc, and such a one
IS has not been before seen in our
waters, was caught in sperniaeeti
Cove, near Sandy Hook, by Capt.
Thomas Chambers, Of the q. States
Gun Boat, No. 400, and sent to this
city. The following is short dcs-
criptiun oft. The circumference
Of The body is 5 feet g iarnes; The
length 6 feet; the length oi'the tail
. iee;, making IL feet from Tie end
OF tie nose TO the zip OF the tail.
The bredtn Of the tail is one foot near
tae bod Y and tapers 10 & point 1T the
uEier end: the lure Tins are two feet
long each, and one .vot wide near
the body. I ne lin on The back is
one too, long a,G II Mches wide at
the base the olner Two fins are nine
inches long each. The moui" is
small in proportion to the buiA oiihe
.i.... beng only about 3 .nvhes Wise,
anG is iiueu wiz three rows u sharp
teeth, something similar 10 those OF
The siiarA, cut mach smaller. There
are no scales Oh the fish, and tie
skin looks as il it was highly polish
Ell. and feels so when rubbed from
til. head tiownwartis, but IS iutinu 10
be very roash when rubbed the o.
tier way. The tail appears to be a
solid piece Of grislie, without bone
or flesh, and is not in a I'ne with the
body, but makes an Angle vi about
45 degrees, SO that when tile fish
SWAIN near the top Ut the water tic
tail mist have been several feet a
Dove tie surface.
This remarkable animal is now in
the possession OF the proprietor Of
the Museum, No.21 Chatham street.
The above is the best description he
can give Of it at present. lie will
have it ready fer The inspection Of
the citizens on Monday evening next.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27

tomb closes over the distinguished citi-
zen, son, brother, husband, parent and
unequalsd friend.
The universal and heartfelt regrets,
which this event has oeeasioned, demand
,sme public notice of the character Of
the deceased. Near friends find in their
own affection, and IN mutual sympathy,
the euiogy most congeniai to their feel
ings. BIZ, society needs consolation in
the loss, which it has sustained, and has
an interest in the fame of its members.
Mr., Anory appreciated the character
Of a Merchant, ard in making it truly
honorable, advanced its utility, and It's
value to his country. In his concerns
for others, he was faithful, accurate, ard
Justly acquired to himself unlimited con-
idcnce in his ability, and in his WORTH
ness OF trust. As man Of business he
will be long remembered for quick per.
cep,ion, xeundness of Judgment, uniform
sasdor and unsullicd integrity. He IL
voided any public station, but be was al
ways prompt in the performance Of the
duties of citizen. He carefully consi-
dered and formed opinions on the great
interests of his country, and was able to
command the respect and confidence of
those to whom they were impaired.
His intercourse with the world was
governed by ycntlensss Of manner, ten
lerness Of the feelings of others, and a
willing respec, 70. their rights, although
sver suitably respectful of his own.
Ii mis- widely extended circle Of friends
no was haDisuallv benefactor, tendsrly
ympathiz.ns in ,orrows; happy in dis
covering the means, aud ready in tie
application, Of relief; muni6cent in using
nc fruits of his isdusuy; importing
consola1ien, by his presence and coun-
sells, where rches were useless. How
.nany lament in him their kindest ard
oes, friend! How many are awakened
to the value Of their blessings, by the
sudden and irreparsbie loss OF them!
Among his associates, in the inter.
change OF friendly communion, his ami,
able aud affcc,lona,e manner, his un-
bounded l'beraiity, his rapid imagination,
Us serious discussion u serious things,
w,l be missed-lamentsd; but nsver be
forgotten or replaced.
We may rot enter the sanctuary OF
their sorrow who had to him the nearest
ADD tendcresl affinity. That he was
respected, esteemed, beloved and is tru-
~ asurned by others, brings no conso-
ation TO t.!em But the virtues, which
havs excited these feelings will become
a precious inheritance, and must be tie
sweetest of consoIations when time shall
have seotheG the wretched ness Of grief
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
| ILL. aUBoCKlB
NOvcHber ~

cGSrs for sale Or erchs"ge for rooa
lands otovc the htue Ridge, the ,ja!.
loving oeserded t'otsrty:
A tract Of ard about =
miles fran Alexandria.in an healthy nd
agreeable neighborhood containing ssr
acres. This land adjoins the land. #
DR.. Craik, DR.. Stuart and Williar Filx.
hugh hasa large proportion Of Wood
good Water, Orchards, &c.
Also. a moiety of the Farm
ssnwhich BAIL Williams resides.
Also a Farm on totomac
River, one mile below The town, con.
tanning by estia,ation,htiw ecnl skl4hun.
drcd acres, about roo acres IN wood,
mast of which il heavy timber; 500
acres IN a compac' figure, Ct valuable,
arabic low grounds. part Of which Is re.
claimed Prcoson and as .ich os sny lsHd
in TIC world a Valuable Herring Esie-
~, extensive meadows, and about 1909
bearing apple and perch trees taking
quality and situation into view, this LAID
may truly be said TO bs amorgst tho
most valuable 0. liz size Gu the Potomac
river.
Also, the 1Eouse with s
acres CT ground in and adjoining 'he
town, wherein the subscriber rcsidce ~
The House is large, buiI' Of the Less
n.aterials and 6nishrd in q superior
style the Garoen, Of acres, is not
surpassed tn production BY any in this
part ct the country. Terms may b
known by applying to the subso r'eer.
Aug. J. Smith.
18th October 2aw2wlaw
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CC-PARTNERSHiP.

JOHN WHEELwnIGHT has remeved from
Georgetown to this place, and form
cd a connection in business with Mr..
JonN KErTELL, under the firm OF
" heelwrlght & Kettel.
Who hare far Sale ct their Sore, nest
obope Mr.. JoHN G. LADDs,
Coffee in bays AID barrels,
10 tons Russia old Sable Iron,
10 do. S. edes do. assorted,
6 bales and boxes Russia Crash,
At niece, Brown Sheeting,
Is bbls. Mass and No. Beef,
3 boxes and crates Sheet Glass,
40 bushels Clover Seed,
50 barrels Herrings,
4 barrels Gum,
So barrels Tanners Oil,
Boxes Chocolate,
Do. Candles,
a cases fine Hats,
Portable Writing Desks,
1000 pair woHen's Morocco & Leather
Shoes,
$50 do. chiIdren's spotted and red DO.
Quantity Coulage, different sizes,
Quantity Handspikes.
November ~ ast
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Charles Coi,s,ty Orphany Cont;

OcToBsx 'fEKM, 1912.
VNHE, petition of CnAHLxs toNHs
IL 6aucE vas preferred and rssd,
stating tina, he was DESTROYS to know the
extent Of the debts against Che estate of
John Bruce, diseased; and praying tho
court to direct Lir, the said petitioner,
in what manner to advertise for the Gre.
ditors to bring their claims properly an.
theD,lcated by the tune prescribed by
law. Whcreupon it is ordered b, tho
court, that notice conformably to Inv for
meeting of the creditors Of the estats
of the late John Bruce be given by ad.
vertisement, inserted once in each eek
for three successive vesks in the alex.
andr;a Gazette.
A true copy.
Humphrey Barnes,
Register Of Villa
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
rUbA.II Sale ,

ESY virtue of Deed Of Trust trem
AD Sarah Porter to the subscriber, tor
tho purpose OF securing The payment OF
certain deuts III the SAID decd mentioned,
VIII be sold at public sale for Cash oil
the 20,h day OF November next, on the
Preinlses-a Piece Or Parcel of Ground,
situated on Union street in the town Of
Alexandria, ard fronting on that street
46 feet 6 10 inches, aid running back
and binding Oil Fayette Alley tie dis
lance Of 80 ieet
Robert l. Tay lor,
Trustee.
October 90. 2awts.
The sale Of the above
property is postponed until
Saturday the 18th inst.
October "a.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
NOTICE.

THE annual meeting Of the Stocks
/ holders, in the Little River Turn
ike Comp will be Oh the FIRST
Monday in Dscem''ar next at III: CITY
Hotel. in Alexandria at which time
an Election will be held, for a Pres
sidcnt four Directors and TIsasufer--
a statement OF the accounts will be re-
ported tothe meeting The S;oskho.d.
err on the last subscription are no, fad,
thst tie whole of the instsImenfs n
each Share by them respectively sub.
scrihed, will have hccorna due on tho
fist o, January, 1913, when t'ey arc
r qn'sIsd 10 LAY to Jonah l thompson
in Alexandria.
By order Of the Diree'ors.
Jonah Thompson,
Treasurer.
October ~. lawtiJ.
~, The Editors Of the Lsssnurg
Nashingtonian and Winchester Gs-
zetts arc requested to publish this Adt
yerti.ement once week ill the last Of
January.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
NOTICE.
TvHIS is to give sotice, that the sub
E r. l. 4 Ia

TvHIS is to give notice, that the sub
scriber Of Charles County, State
of MARYLAND, has obtained from the Or
phan's Court of said County, Letters OF
administration on the personal estate Q.
Thomas Dixon, late of said county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims a.
gainst the deceased, are hereby warrec
to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof, on or before the Esd DAY Oh
May next-they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit OF said es-
tate. MARGERY DIXON, adm:
November ~ eoSa
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BOSTON, Nov. Is.
DIE ID.

In this town, on Sund,;y last, univer-
sally lamented, THOMAS G. AMO-
KY. Esq Aged a..
Il i seldom that calamities come
without any circumstances OF alevIatien.
seldom is it, that trouble is such That Il
could not have been greater. IN many
bereayen ents, the presence, or nesr sp.
proach Of age, Or OF infrmity. or the Jew
ness of relatives, or The absence OF the
Capacity to enjoy, or to be useful, take
from affection portion OF its bitter.
ness-But herein the strength OF
manhood when most valued, and
most needed when most known, and
most honored when most capable,
and most disposed to be useful, the
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
ANNiVERSARY MEETING
OF THE

ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY
VIII DO held at Trip!e!rs Hotel, on
MONDAY next, the 3oth lost at 10 A. NJ.
By order of toe President.
VIM. GREGORY. Sec'ry.
60 The members are requested 20
he punctual in their attendance al tbs
sbyterian Church, next Lords Day,
at 10 o'clock A. M. to contribute accord
ing to their usual custom, for the relief
of the poor Of the Town.
November 27
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27
E9fract from 9 Sentleman's Journa
hrs1ghthe W-s.srn Rarfs Of PennsyE
,.,.,., 5,fSd 9,ru.J a. 1910

f"SNS ~ iHe ~ ~osS' a" T@fso e'''>"|'
vania, dated .dngEsl g. 1912
g On the top OF tee CsesEug RldSS
40 or 50 miles eli this side otPlusbursh,
IN poor, wild, uncultivsted county,
there stands small bit decent log
house. In mis- house resides man We
ry far advanced in years, with al sgeG
wife and two daughters.
" That man has been IN officer in the
British army, serving in Amefics during
the old French war AttcrWsrds re-
preventative in the assembly "l PennsJl.
yania before and since the revolutlcn.--
A general III the American revoiu.ioL,
and afterwards coulG.andcr in chisf g:
TIC army of the United States-snd, &C.
vernon Of the North Western Terrific
ry---
New reduced to the necessity Of
saying,
sDate o6olum Bcilsar;o"
My heart bicd for our country's ne
elect Of TIC venerable ST. CLAIN."
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NOTICE.

IN pursuance Of the above order, tho
creditors of the estate Of the shove
named John Bruce, deceased, arc hereby
notified to bring in their claims properly
authenticated to the subscriber, on Of
before the 2stb day of May 1915.
CHARLES JONES BRUCE.
November ~ lawSv
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27

The Marshal Of the United States
for the district Of South Carolina
has, it is said, detained in custody
twelve British subjects as hostages
for the lives Of six American seamen
who have been taken out of the pri-
vateer SaraI,-Ann at Nassau, n. p.
and sent to Jamaica to be tried for
treason.
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MEMORANDA.

Swedish sch. Earl, Beale, from Ph'la'
dc!phis, at St. Barts, after being twice
boa, dsd By British frisates, treated po'
i!tcly.
The Swsdisb brig Warbler. from s..
Bars for New-London sent into Bsrba-
does, having gone through the courts,
and liberated, vessel and cargo
Swedish vessels arc boarded daily of
St. Bsr,s. by British crnlzers, and sui
fsrsd to pass unmoissted.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-11-27

An bill annulIing the marriage of
Jerome Bonaparte, king of West
pha'ia and elizabeth Bonaparte Of
Baltimore has passed the Senate Of
Maryland.