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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
FROM THE Columbian.
Phoebe and czerud. ~. R...x

There appears to be a great deal of NUT.
tering amengst H. VI. Subjects on this aide
the Atlantic. whether or not the Essex was
assaulted and tax IN within the jurisdiction of
Spain. To silence these treacherous clam
ors, we shall give them genuine ROYAL Bri.
fish authority upon the subject, csmine di-
rectly from under tine hands Of the mlniste-
rial party and asserted With all possible 40
lemnity and precision. After stating few
vague opinions upon the extent of marine
Jurisdiction, the writer goes on to saw. thar.
"the opinion Of more modern writer. on the
law of nations seems 20 assign the distance
OF cannon shot from any part Of the shore
as the extent of marine Jurisdiction, or. as
general principle, that legal dominion of
the sea should extend so far from the coast
as the safety of the nation renders IL neces
sary, and her power is able to ASSERT
(Vattei.) 49, The Cirque Ports Consider.
ed their jurisdiction to extend half seas O.
yer: The Trinity house were of opinion thar
the British seas extended from Cape Fin
nisterre to the middle of Vas Sta,enIand. in
Norway, and from thence north ward of Sc ut.
land aud the Isles thereof. -s.s More
moderate as well as more rational were the
ideas of king James I, as to sea dominion r.
marine jurisdiction. 1t appears from Sci.
den, that in the year 1894, the second of
his reign. he caused twelve sworn men
well skilled in maritime affairs, to trace ONT
on mao. the sea coast Of England, on
which were drawn straight lines from one
pronontory or headland to another, and all
that was intercepted and includ ed within
these lines was called the Kings Chambers
and Royal Ports. With this sea chart wac
published royal proclamation, in witch
they are stiled, 1.-THE places Of the kings
dominion and jurisdiction" Sir Leonp,s Jen
kins calls them, (now mark well, readerl
Those ancient sanctuaries where by the
law all merchantmen are in safeguard, and
all hostilties whatever are to Cease. and
where all parties, though in enmity with one
another, are equally to pay reverence to.
and enjoy the benefit o. his majesty s protec.
tioa.' Now even upon these, British princi-
pies, nothing is more certain than that line
drawn from" the Western fort or Castillo
y.ego, 10 the Eastern fort or Castillo Jel
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
Charlotte Court, May 2, 1914.

Charlotte Court, May 2, 1914.
Eraneh II. Bibb, Plaintiff.
Thomas Bib. susannahF3ibb, in. = CHANGE.
siah Moseley and Jennings NJ. RY.-
Jeffreys, Deseud'ts. }
>HEeDefendant.. Thomas M Bib, not hav.
1 ing entered his appearance. according tn
the actof Assembly and the rules of this Court
ana It appearing to the satisfaction of the court
On motion of the Plaintiff, by his Attorney \,
Is ordered, that he appear here on the first dav
OF August Court next and enter his appearance.
and answer the Plaintiffs bill, and give secu-
rity for Performing the dscree of the Court -
and that copy of this order be inserted in one
OF tne newspapers printed in Richmond, for two
months excessively, and posted at the front
door OF the Courthouse Of the said County.
Copy--Teste,
THOS. READ. CHI.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
Bank of Virginia,

~, July 1914. Is
The President and Directors have III
Gay declared Dividend Of six per cent ON
the old Ssock, as the profits of the last half
year. and Surplus Dividend of seven per
cent. oeing the accumulation since the esta-
blishment of. the Bank. The sum of ,b;r.
teen dollars on each share of old Stock will
therefore be paid on or after the 18th in.
slant.
6 w. cambridge ca.h
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
NOTICE..

A Petition will be presented to the next
"A General Assembly, in behalf of The
Richmond TURNPIKE COMPANY. for
an increase of the TOLLS upon Coal wac.
gons, carrying more than sixty bushels Of
Coal at load and that the COMPANY NAV
be authorised to demand and receive . rea.
sonable toll upon carts bringing wood to the
City of Richmond. ''~
July LIST, 1914. 1ot
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
Farmers Bank of Virginia,

The President and Directors have this
day declared dividend OF five and a omar.
ter per cent. ON the Capital Stock, for the
last six months /; which, after the usual de.
duct,onfor the Stock oftbe Commonwealth
wlil be paid to the Stockholders, or their
egairePresentatIves, on the 18th instant.
WIN. NEKERVIS, Cash.
July 4th, 1914. (swv
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
July 90.
@ Land for Sale.

WIN sell valuable tract of high land near
hcnmond, containing about $50 or 300
acres the distance from the city is about l. q
mics, adjoining the lands of John Price. Ro.
oert frice and Capt. Josiah Gathright: anv
person inciinable to purchase, can view the
premises BY application to me, who will AT
tne same time make known the price.
JOHNH. SAUNDERS.
Henrico. March Goth, 1914.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
II .WEW WORK.
Just Received at S. P;easants's Book Store
TIE MOUNTAIN MUSE:
CONFIRMING
THE ADVENTURES
0AW1EL sooWE;
AND
The POWER OF vIRTUoUs & REFrNpp
BEAUTY.
6y DANIEL BRrAx, of ROCKING.
ham County, y.

we nave been favored, by friend IN neigh.
eoorIng town, with copy of new WORK IN
blank verse, under the above title. writer IN IN
DANIEL BRYAN, Of Rockingham co,,a,' Wy by
g gnn. It contains the adventures of DAN,EI.
sUoNE, with an account of the first settlement
OF Kentucky and is interspersed with = yar;n.
~ rot interesting incidents and PLEASING " rre
1--WE NV" -. 10 those who are desrous Of encourae-
a. arg tGa n, h Muse. this work, notwitR-
ly acceptable. r'o'e A'sns
Inc scenes It describes and the events il re-
r.oo,s os'Se ,a 70 be highly Interesting to the
people OF me western states and the n,,re sn;.
rt o. patriotism with which it Is anim.tsd
would stamp degree of value on n worS ~
"a much less intrinsic merit, We trust. tberefore
that this production of an American cite, MI;
me, meet with very liberal encouragement. and
s .',a our own M'mfain .huse' will not be me-
giected' wniie We are layishing our favors +,
suea proigslon on the licentious effusons Of
chiiieothe Paper.
ne above interesting Work is mat r.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
To Rent,

a Fhree.Story. Fire-proof BRICK HOUSE
4 = situate on e. or Main Street, and nearly
opposite the Bell Tavern--P Possession Given -,
the 2oth OF the 9TH Montt (July.) Enquire Of
tne subscriber, at the Falling Garden, or In his
absence of CALEB LowNEs.
Fifth Month 18th. 1914. tf
1st of July next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23

america,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS information has been received
thst number of individuals, who have
deserted from the Army of the United States
have become sensible of their offences. and are
desirous OF returning to their duty
Vli pardon IS hereby granted and proclaim.
Gu 70 each and all such individuals as shall with
m three months from the date thereof. surre,,-
der themselves to the commanding off;cer rs
any military post within the United State mr. The
territories thereof. >''s
In testimony whereof, have caused tbe
seal of the United States to be affixed ~
these presents, and signed the same with
my hand. 49,
Done at the City of Washington, the seven
teenth day ofJune. A. ID. one thou.
SAND eight hundred and fourteen, and
OF the Independence of the Unite,
States the thirty eighth.
JAMES MADISON.
JAMES MONROE.
SECRETARY OF STATE
All officers and soldiers of the army are re-
quired to continue their exertions in detect;nu
ana bringing to trial deserters from the arr
my. 49,
premium not exceeding fifty dollar, f.,
each deserter will be paid BY the command;n.
ohcer OF the post. garrison or district to Which
he may be brought and delivered. All officers
and Soldiers are required to enforce the law A.
ga,nst such citizen or citizens as shall ent;c,
or procure soldier to desert. The words nj
the law are as follows, viz
(" Re 10 enacted Gre. That every person, not
SUBJECT 10 the rules and articles of war, who
shall procure or entice soldier in the service
OF the United States. to desert or who shall
purchase from any soldier, his arms, uniform
c'olhng, or any part thereof; and every Gan.
tain or commanding officer of any ship or yes-
sci, who shall enter on board such ship or YES
sell as one OF his crew, knowing him to have
deserted, or etherwise carry away any such
soldier, or shall refuse to deliver him un IN the
orders of his commanding officer, shall. upon
legal conviction, be fined at the discretion Of a.
ny court having cognizance of the same in .nv
sum not exceeding three hundred dollars and
De imprisoned any term not exceeding one
year. 80 oAs
By order of the Secretary of War.
JOHN r. BELL.
Assistant Inspector General.
(2m.)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
Samuel 8. Adams,

00uuCt II dUStfItS,
Is SNOW rECEIvrNG
400 Casks Nails, assorted,
Hogshead Knob Locks.
Do. Files,
Do. longs, shovels and Pogers.
Do. saddlery assorted,
Do. Tea Kettles, 81,
Do. TIL and Chest Locks. Butt
Do. assorted Hardware.
so Ton Bar Iron, assorted.
l6 Baltimore pioushs,
II Doe. Saddle Trees,
ALSO ON HAND,
a good assortment of Hardware, Ironnonserv.
U .sy and Brass Wares, Boiling Cloths.
sred for sale, on moderate terms. -
Dec. l3. vi 49,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
P. S. The above Land will

DC sold, without reserve, on Monday the es,b
INST. upon the premises, to the highest bidder.
TOT cash. Should that day be an incIement an.
Tue sale viii take place the next fair day.
Hanover, July Is. ods, " o
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
LAND FOR SALE.
IwoULDwIsH TO SELL
10 or 1900 Acres of Land.

Lying in The eoanty ef0yange,
an the road leading from Swift Run to a.
- range courthouse, and in less than mile
from the latter place. The greater part of This
land is in its original growth, and the tract .
quail in value to any high land in the state
There is on it from sixtyto seventy acres of the
very first rate low grounds. The land vii, he
shewn by myself, or in my absence, by Mr..
Robert Brock, living on the premisesJ
THOMAS MACON.
'nhe @~' CIV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
GENERAL ORDER

I'VE President has been pleased to issue the
following Proclamation. of which due no.
tce viii be taken.
6y the Presidcnt Of the United Stoses of
.americn,
A PROCLAMATION
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23

Inc above interesting Work is ;ust re-.
0ass and tor Sale at 5. PLEAsANTs' Print
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-07-23
: E0R SIZE rs 1aonn

a NEW and complete Universal H
- OF the HOLY BIBLE, from IN
tion OF the World to the first estat1
OF CHRISTIANITY by our blessed. = o.
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Apostles, Disciples, 8sc.--C
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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
FOR SALE.

TWE.N1Y THOUSAND ACRES
MOUNTAIN LANDS, in the county Of Patrick.
1Vs embracing the three forks of the little DIN ii-
er, with many other fine streams ofwatcsone OF tis
land Is OF prime quality My friend .nqjor Carer, si.o
lives adjoining, Will show it.
zen Ihousnnd Acres Licking Lands in Kentucky.
formerly the property Of the late Thomas Shose ESQ
OF feter5bul'g-sIy brother Uci Wilson, of Lo1asii.
as authorised todispose OF this estate.
Eight Hundred and Fifteen Acres, Butchers Creek
Land, IN the county Of Meckenburg five miles Gro1a
tine Court House, boyd Town this is Of prime qaii-
~ or tobacco and Wheat, with plantation sufficient
TO work 10 or II hands great advantage My bro
ther lies Wilson resides and will show this Larli
:, Two Hundred and Fifty Acres, or thereabouts in
Hanover County, IN the neighborhood of Mr.. Thotnus
bo.less about twelve miles from this city.
ne above lands, any part thereof viii be sold for
Cash. or any Kind of produce upos credit To suit pur
caser--or they viii be baItered for other lands in or
about THIS City OF FOR Lands upon InsS or York IiI
e'S, below the City.
NY Westham estateupon James River, half an hours
ide iron tins City, is also for sale it nainsnearly
$50 Aeres, and will be shownby MrAllen, the Eisna-
ger there.
have SO Acres o. Coal Land adjoining Messrs Han
cock, Gcrdon and CuiTieIny wish TO dispose Of half
TINS Land to some person who has the and VIA
hoTk the whole, upon joint Account.
Apply at my Ofice, in thus City.
THOMAS WILSON.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
PaTEN'Y P0RTABLE
HOT BATU.


The inventor Of thsimportant medical Improvement
Is now gone on to Philadelphia in order to provide
competent supply ofapparatIs
soon As he can make the necessary arrlneements
ssentswilbe employed toconvey them throushou
the United States.
The price which he IT first contemplated. was 90
dollars 20 p.ate citizens to Physicians 100 dollars
For tcw months however. he offered them ut half
price to those persons VINO might afford him then af
whist he was collecting such facts and testimonies as
the public required. This period Is now expired, and
the price IN future will be at FIRST intended Those
who are able TO payfe IL admit these prices to be
reasonable.
For tl,c relicfof tie poor, every sgest will be in
structed TO make provision in their respective neigh
bourhocds In the city Of Richmond, any poor person
who may need the Bath, may apply to MIR. John r.
Shields, captain ofthe city watch, or to Mr. John Mad
dox with each of whom there will be deposited sys-
tens to be devoted exclusively to the service of such
As the intended arrangements are completed Motif
cations will be gwen from TINE time, to those con-
cerncd.
NO person will be permitted TO sell any of the Baths
who IS not furnished with proper license 30 as to be
prepared tn grant dspensaGons to every purchaser IN
der tie signature of the inventor or his general AGENT
as every known violation of the patent privilege will be
prosecuted according to law.
SAMUEL K. JENNINGS.
s. Robert c. jennings the General Agent is fur.
nisled with supply of the Apparatus al his Office lately
occupied by Fumes Brown, esq
July 20 IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
hILLLa.N .l.SD MARI COLLEGE.

CT THE Visitors and Governors Of William and
lary College have the satisfaction to announce to the
public that they have been enabled 10 fill the respec
tive chairs in THIS Coleg Doctor John Augustine
smith, Is appointed Preston OF the College and Pro-
tessor OF Moral Philosophy including the Philosophy of
Grammar, Loc, Historic Ethics Belles-i ettres, His
tory, the principles Of Natural and National Law and
foiitcs Economy. Mr.. Ferdinand Campbell is Pro
itssor o Mathematics winch proessor-ship will include
iecgraPhy Astronomy, the practical branches OF Sur
yeyiiS, Navigation the construction Of M-psc5 Charts,
DAZZLING, Fol ufeaon = Gunncry, Perspective & Arch,
ctore. DR.. Thomas Jones is appointed Professor OF
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry which last viii en-
brace Natural History and tho Elements of Botany
And the Honorable Robert Nelson is Professor &c Law
The Visitors entcrtan the most sansuine expectation
from the Intelligence and character of these gente-
men, that ts University viii loose the high reputa-
tUn lt irs,l deseizedy acquired.
lt IS recommended 70 THOSE young gentlemen who
are subject to militia duty, and Who propose 70 attend
tins seminary the euyung winter, briag with them
certificate that dey ENROLLED for duty in some COM
Pony ia the town county from which they come.
Tic city OF Williamsburg is very healthy from the
FIRST Of November TO tde 4t Of July, during which pc
mod only Is the College open
Board may be had in gentec private families on mo-
deratc terms W. BROWNE, Hector
Williamsburg, 2sth July, lst4. wSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
FOR TIE NArIoHAI ADVOCATE.
GENERAL SCOTT, AND THE BATTLE OF

For TIE NATIONAL ADVOCATE
SCOTT, AND THE BATTLE OF
NIAGARA
again the bloody fights renewd,
and s" ellis Nasar.,'s thundring roar:
The foe returns, so late subdn'd,
Aud Sakes the batte-cry once more.
Our N:sle band out-numbering far,
With veteran zeal, he JOINS tie FRAY;
Wen heroes f.n.'d IN Spanish war,
To Yankee yA-or give the day.
Here ScoTT, anoaer wreath hath found,
To bld tr09 CRY lsureiid fair
Which, martliu! Ger lii honor'd wound,
WA flourish syeen forever there.
Another field supports his name,
ALREADY borne by many plain,
And hetghts, whence springs his earliest fame,
Ills later ho1ors shall sustain
Thou, gallant chief thy comtry's eyes.
.NoTV deifT; 70 smile on soldiers brave,
And see Light IN western skies
Like that which g.ids the ocean wave.
Would that our standard, fx'd by thee,
Again Niag'ra's walls could crown,
Ihat Leonord' name and infamy,
Might b. immers'din thy rcnown.
w
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
A VALUABLE ESTATE
ron .S3yE

~ Thursday, the first day OF September if fair, &
not, the next far day, VIII b. offered ftr sale. g.
tnbic Auction, en- the premises tina, J.4L U31LE
LINES RITTER ES1.1I'I3 III the Manik;1
own, late the property OF Mr. Egheit Harris adoa..
ing the estate OF Mr. Edward Scott OF the Man,ikin-
Town-feTy-Th;s estate consists Of $50 odd acres a
iirst'ate James River Lower Grounds and upwards OF
i5oo acres OF high Land of which il heavily TIM
ocren; 500 acres OF the latter may be fairly Chased
9econd-'-ow-Srounds," and with proper course q
cnure, may BE- rrp'i. equal to ti. Low GnmnSs
he buildings are good and convenient for moderate
sized family, with the mort extensive and coi,,su.
barn aud iarmyard in the state. What adds greatly
10 the value Of this estate, its conty To market; Is
miles only by water from the Basin Of the James Ri-cr
Canal fuller description is deemed unneccssary-4
those incimcd to purchase will doubtless view the p-
inises Terms of sale made known on tue div VI sie
or upon duplication 10 the Subscriber, ing at Dovess
Goocliland county.
GEORGE RqRDkNC.
August Is "a,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
RiCH.N0.S.D I5E.NITE.S1ssTI.a1T7.

NOR Sale at this place, variety of Manufactures,
n which will be sod low Tor cash. OF batercd for raw
materials amongst which several thousand pounds
OF scrap non suitable for repairing tools OF usban,iry
at cents per puund--Also several hurd. pounds of
scrap steel, At i23 centsl,n X brass mounted CRATES
nails axes, hoes, chains aud hinges, ofditrene kinds
collars, hames back g belly Las aud complete sets
OF caIiase and cart-eear, bed cords, lcing lines,
SEINE, sail and wrapping Irvine, tow, spun cotton, and
thread various kinds Of carpenters, coopels s back
smiths work, rs well as most kinds OF leather work,
done here on short notice for cstomerssr buckets
saddle bags, valecles shoes, boots and booecs some
which that have been some time on hand, VIII De sold a
reduced priccs--Several hundred pair of shoes sua
Die for soldiers, and lately made of the hes: materials
q faithful Workmanship, will be sold wholesale ON very
small prohtCioth Of different kinds for sale or wc-
ven tor customers, with draft books for wcayiry WI
iTous kinds ofdouble and figured ciotlsslso for sale
and transportation, three likely negro men, one a dis
uter, about 40 years old, one a carpenter about 50
and the other crop hand about IS Years of :ec and
several slaves put meo the penitenary for safe Keeping
and saie-All pcrsons having c.ai,ns agsnst The Penn
Tertiary are requested tQbrns them forward tor pay
ment, and those indebted, pay oil their aecounts-
Wanted imme distely four Ave hundred pounds of
wool.
WI. CAMPBELL, Keeper e Agent.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
FOR SALE.

Y9SHAT valuable end beautiful seat, whereof nov
u reside, known by the name OF Long Branch, cS,-
tanning by late survey 1i4O acres-Lyin on the waters
OF Difficult Creek and the road leading from Bert
ieys bridge 70 Halifax Courthouse, and about niles
from the latter place. There is very good dwelling
mouse with two rooms below and two above ccnye1icrt
out-houses together with several valuable Barns Sta
b,es &c--Aiso, valuable Dstileiy, within two mics
OF Two excellent mills There is about one third &C the
above tract cut and in ctiyatiostlle woodland as
wen as The part ccj supposed tn be equal fno spa-
rior to any highland tract thc county. Terms may Sc
known, by applying TO the Subsctiher
JOHyNR. COOKE
Haliax County. June
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
FI7zW.RYLS oMw q poTT,E1 .

HANEjnst received .uayos ANCIENT GsoGp.pnY
u ant hisrorY, t.so oc'iraes o,se .sih an ArLas
81 fe', seec: 'hs Of .i'ciens Ce2grdbl, both sacred
and pctr,c, o'tf a CuRoSoLosIc,L CaARr of UNI
re'sat History and Es9Srcbhy THIS 1ror is recon-
nsns'ed ty sorc efaie rst professors ca He u. s. as
9esesstg-"0 mas efinf 5rraf,os Of heh i,n6ofsencs
10 the Phacs2pher c CXiSiia1, as Gboioii,e- great
JFcfhes 70 ;he student, aud beip. 7eTy interesting
TO men Of 4'e'"rs generally The .dtos may be had
either rsith or z.itigit RE Geographic
~ e r. he,se az hand ku;ge assortment of Blank
Books and Stationary, Pen fW1es, Printed Books,
CSC States, --foee0Le and yttd.BworS Poems in
ctioay h's haa cL ana o.ei' publications en-
9scted daily. "A tt-9 c0pi,s Of the oLD BACHELOR
Aug. is. wsw
HttdNiA AT it,lies holden IA li,e CLERKS Once
Y on the Superior Court OF Chapce,y, ion the Rich
mond District, the first dsy Of July 1914
Wisi'm Brov-n Miller Brown, Aim b. Brown Waldo
grave Cioton, James Il. Ciopton, and Mari U Clop-
ton, and John 1 Brown Patrick Brown, Francis i.
Biown, Mary L Brown, WIN. F.. Brown, Sarah Ann
brown and George T.. Brown. IA 'ant children OF
William brown, by the said Wh,,sm their father
heNt Friend. +; PHYS
James N,ason and Dolly his wife, Richard t,,, ard,
Anna iswile, John Payne, MARY Jackson, au infant
10y John e. Jackson, her father aud guardian Aaron
Fontsine. aud Edward Dudley, =: Defs.
IHE defendants Richard Cults and Anna, his wife,
John Payne aud Aaron Fon,an,. uot having entered
Their appearance and given security according To the
Act OF Assembly and The Rules oiths Court and It sp-
peainS BY satisfactory evidence, that they are no: ins-
hiants OF this country ordered, That thu said
defendants do appear here the first day OF the next
term and answer the b ofhe plaintiffs: and that CO.
nv oiths order he forthwith inserted some newspaper
published in the City of Richmond for two months sue
essivey and posted at theiiont door of the Capitol in
| the said City.
Copy, res,c,
July 30 wsw -
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-08-20
LllfESM4DLSoM
p arll.orlse the seer.laIy o. $40 o b

To autose The Secretary Of State to lquidate certain
claims therein mentioned
ne u e70cfcd ~ nc Senate GHd Jio1sc If Rcbresef-
fsn5es Of The U1g'ee States Of 4yuerica IN C6ugylsg
a'S7Botd, That tie SccrctoIy Of State be and he Is
hereby directed 70 qudatc according 70 Che PRINCIPLES
OF EQUITY and irtcc, si TIE claims NJ the ;nlsitsntr
ui tt late province o, West Florida, I,ow Included
within Tic lmts " lie sia1c Of Louisiana or of the Nf
srsipp territory or advances hv then uae for the
O'e and ben, e. q Tic United Sils prior o. and since
e iatme ofpossessiou Of the I portion of the said
late provcc of Wet Fioufa by the United States.
April IS. 1914
AFFROyEo,
JAMES ,sLzDISO.E
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LAWS OFTHE UNITED STATES
or AUTHORII'K.J
ArI ACT
For the l.elicf ofNIar.s

For the relief Mary Chever.
reg enacted by the SeHGte and House Of Repre-
7enf0t'UcS QfHe United States of 9,,ie,ica in ton
eTess ossenjol That from and alter the passage OF
ths act there shall he paid Of the navy pension
ud 70 Mary Clever, for and during her,le, The sum
OF twenty-five dollars quarter yearly, as grstuiy
ON Congress-, on account Of the distinguished brave
~ Of er two sons, John Chever and Joseph T. Che
yer, who were seamen on board the FIigate Consti.
fuJop, anil who were slain The capture Of the Br-
tisl, frigate Java.
LANGDON CHEVES,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
j. GERRY,
Vicc-Pfesideut Of the United States, and
President of the Senate.
APPROVED,
JAMES MADISON.