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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
Land for Sale.

A TRACT or parcel Of LAND, con-
IA tanning between two and three hun.
dred acres. on the north side of Occo-
guam, in Fairfax county, about S miles
west of Cccoquan mills-it is well wa
tered with never failing springs, it is al
SO well timbered, and the great qtanti.
ty OF FREQ timber on It renders It the
more valuable to any personin the coop
ering line. This land is of the middle
soil, and produces corn, wheat, or any
other grain tolerable welT--there is abo,k
100 acres cleared and under good fence.
The improvements areza log dwelling
house and other out.houses, and good
apple orchard of about 60 trees. ANY
pesson inclining to purchase Can view
the premises and know the terms by APP
plying to the subscriber who lives near
the premises, or Henry S. Haley. jun.
at Occoquan mills, or John II. HALEY,
near Fairfax court house.
Thomas Eossow.
april 10 ! 6mt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
1860


~ valuable Tract Of Land, lying in
Loudoun County, containing COO acres.
1t lies on large stream called Broad
Run, by which it is bounded for three.
quarters of mile, and which furnishes
water for the use of a farmer. The soi,
IS of the best red slate kind, well known
to be the next best to the limestone s0ii,
being fertile. and when worn out easily
to be improved by all manlres esneeI-
ally by. tile Plaster Of Paris, which il
known to act with great effect on such
soil-150 acres are heavily tilabered
with the finest wood of oak, hickory, &c.
$50 acres tie on the side of the above
named Run. and being rich low land
are well calculated for meadow. TIia
land produces good crops of corn and
small grain, and is particularly excel
lett grass land, which as it is near good
beet markets, alone renders it valuable.
There is thriving apple ORCHARD ON The
land and the fences are good,
The land would be divided fit sboQ!I
be wished. 1t is rs Or SO miles frc,n
Alexandria and Georgetown, & 9 mites
from the public road leading from Lees
burg to Alexandra.
The terms of sale are moderate-tLey
will be made known a any time by
Richard FL. lee,
near Leesbufg, Losdoun County.
May 2 stawem
~ The subscriber intending to re-
move, will offer the above Tract of Lard
at public sale, on the Goth of June. Il
not previously disposed of at private
sale. r m I.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
oWDEN, RoYALsIREET, ALEXANDRIA
Public Sale.

YHyHE subscribers will sell, on Tues.
L day, the second day of July next,
if fair; if not, the next fair day thereaf-
ter, in pursuance of the DEGREES of the
county court Of Fairfax, in The suit CT
Magruder and Washington against John
Luke-at public sale. for ready money,
the whole, or SO much of that Tract ol
Land situate in Fairfax county Oh the
north side ofthe road ieading from Alex
andrla to Leesburg, on which the said
John Luke resided, as will raise the sum
of eleven hundred & ninety five pounds
four shillings and ive pence, with int
rest thereon from the 10th of September
1898, until the day Of sale, and tie costs
of the suit and sale-which land is situ-
ate about seven miles from Alexandria
and short distance above the place
where the turnpike road leading from
the Potomac bridge strikes the road from
Alexandria to Leesburg. The quantity
Of land is estimated at about 58S S-4 a.
ores. There is omit two story framed
Dwelling Rouse not III very good repair,
and some out-Fi0ases. No deed wilt be
made until the purchase money ispaid.
Edmund |. Lee,
Robt. l. Tayior,s
Richard Radcliffe.
-, COMMISSIONERS
May Is cots
~ The editors of the National In
'teligencer, will insert the above adver-
tisement in their paper three times a
week Until the day Of sale, aud send
their account to this Office.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
II md Of superior quality
ana SASE.

FOR sAsE.
-,,-,1tr subscribed wishes to sell the
farm on which be at present re-
.;5s. cantslning about soc acres, most
SUE - Inch are rich low grounds and per-
:, sr level. part Of that valuable es-
,sis formerly belonging 70 the late
t ,aso Washington, Esq. lying on the
pnsor,se. in King George county, IN tie
N sg Neck Of Virginia. about 50
,r;Iss beIew the city of Washington.
The buildings on this farm, consisting OF
: ,.aod dge!lins-house nearly new, and
MI ths necessary out houses, are calcu.
aatsd forthe accommodation OF genteel
nm;lv. These i;nproyemepts, with an
enclosed garden ana yard annezed there
70. capable 'os being made useful and
handsome, are situated convenient TO
spring Of good water, or an enl'nsnce
commanding an elegant view OF atl The
Row grounds helorging 70 this estate, TO
which are attached valuable fisheries, a
tolehty Of wood ard timber, fine pastu-
Fsae. marshes, waters, &c. for every kind
gof stock and wild fowl in their season,
and oysters are very convenient. The
products Of the farm can be delivered,
without any extra expense. from Its OWL
sshores on nSvigable waters for large yes
,seis 10 any port of the United States !;
md with ali these substantial advantages
the very extensive and beautiful prospect
afforded BY this healthy seat. OF the river
Potomac, Maehodock Greek and the.
seighberiug situations around both, on
Ire Virginia aud Maryland sh9es IS
highly Interesting. unquestionable title
viii be made to the purchaser: and for
tie terms and examinatien of the pre-
&lses, applications are to be made to
Warner N ashington.
King George County, Virginia,
March rs 1t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
New Almaracs.
John II StezSurt,
HAS JGsT PUBLISHED HIS
VIRGINIA ALMANAC.
FOR THE 1EAR OF OUR LORD
-l8l6--

Country merchants and others suppl
ed with theii by the quantity on the low.
est terms.
ALSO,
With writing. wrapping and letter pa4
pers, bibles, testaments, spelling books
primers and histories-slates and pencils
playing AMI blank cards, Russia and
Dutch quilts and ink powdef.-A gene
raj assortment of Greek, Latin and En-.
giish school boeks--inost Of the new pubs.
locations Of the day. and a large stock oe
standing works Of merit, yiz.-Episcopal
and Roman prayer books, Psalm and
Hymn books, history and poetry, medical
surgical and law books, &c.
He expects in few days supply Oh
German Alrnanacks, and basjust reces-
ed by the WilheImina from Liverpool,
22, 600 English Qnills
f0fa good quality and eheap--Englisu
waters in tin boyes-black lead pencils
and Dutch sealing wax
~ II gross Of Humphreys copper
plate playing Cards, drf quality and as
sorted s!zss.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
Burr Mill Stone Mandatory.
Reni Rnazsn md .Snn.

Respectfully inform the Public that
they have commenced the manufacture
Of BURR MILL STONES, on the cor
net of Patrick and Cameron-streets, In
the town of Alexandria, where they are
ready TO receive any orders with which
they may be favored, and will execute
them with all despatch and in the best
ner.
They hate received an assortment Of
Bolting Cloths
OF good quality, and intend keeping a
constant supply,
Maya tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18

Received,
By the ship Ocean, Capt. Fowle, from
Liverpool,
find for saleby
Lawrason & FoWle,
1000 sacls- # coarse and fine salt -
5000 bushels coarse ditto k
20 crates completely assorted "
100 boxes tin
8 tons shot, assorted sizes. !.
.9iso for Safe,
The Cargo of the brig Ann, Captain
Pearson, from Cadiz.
sl0 quarter casks sherry vine ds
superior quality.
5000 bushels salt.
so boxes lemons
tons lead.
For Boston and .Nsw6nryporf,
.Exax Inc above Brig /, will sail in
.aassssss.4ss.lsw days and take 500 barrels on
rsight.
'apply as a5ovs.
Nay ID
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
OuIGLY,s
Burr MM Stone Mannfoctorg

Burr NIL Stone Nanifaetory.
YTyHE subscriber has received alarge
B supply Of BURR BLOCKS, direct
from France ] and hascommenced max
inc Burr MIL Stones, at his shop, upper
end of King street, near the store Of MIR.
James Anderson, where he can, on a
short notice. furnish Stones of any size,
warranted equal to any in the United
States, and on the mostreasonable terms.
Michael Qaigly.
april 6 tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
Navt

For Madeira,
E% The substantial Sch2r.
S'ssssfsssSp Mary and raDcis,
Sss 8 ~ captain Cssllins wlii take
500 uaritls al "a maaerats freight II mn
aediate application Is trade u
sadums, Herbert and Co
Whe have landing from said soS'r,
Fine old Madeira " inc, from
the houses of ]. Howard, March and Co.
scott, Pripgle. EeitcI and CO. & Muir
doch, youil!e, WARDROBE and Coin
pipes, half pipes and quarter casks
which will be sold at the Madeira price
and aecruius charges.
90 crates Liverpool ware
&C boxes citron.
sDrii o1 = - ~
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18

For sale or freight,
We The new substantial schooner
49, Mile, capt. Spalding, burthen
i23 tons OR 1000 barrels, high deck,
built OF the best materials cethe peace,
and completely equipped for any voyage.
Apply to
John e.. Ladd u to.
WHO oPFER FOR SAFE,
The cargo of the above schooner con-
sisting of 400 casks fresh Thomaston
Lime, and a few finished csrs.
Mays =
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
Land for ale.

VESHE subscriber offers for sale two
small FARMS in the county OF
Nestmoreland and state OF Virginia
Oe on Mattox Greek. containing 900
acres, principally land Of the first quail
tg 4Oof which is heavily Simbered..--
There is on this tract good dwelling
hose, with all necessary out-hooses, a
fse Young apple aud peach orchard,
spsings Of never failing streams convent.
ELL. The house stands on the banks of
me creek where every convenience and
luxury that the season can afford IS at
teeaeG to it.
ALSO,
. One other TRACT, lying and heifg IN
ne same county, about one and . hall
E,iss from the above tract, containing
se2 and half acres, about $50 acres OF
sh'ea IS In good timbey-there is dwek
Aes house, kitchen, and an apple or
eaard With some other valuable fruit at
9csed 70 this, with spring Of good wa
,er' For terms apply to Baldwin Nj.
lse' Esq. or Henry Beaueock, beth Of
Naea gentlemen live near the premises,
o TIE subscriber in Alexandria.
ELLIOT MUSE.
"a me. es
Lac editors Of the n. Iatelligencer
sc req vested to iasert The above tive
sssAsa I'D send their account to this of.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
Mahogany. ogW0od and
Forty Dollars Reward.

.
Ran a,cay from the subscriber some
time in the middle of January last, q ne
gro girl named Maria, about " or Is
years old, thin visage, rather yellow
complexion, has very noted mark on
one of. her arms said to be natural
mark from Der birth, rather lighter than
her complication, speaksyery quick when
spoken TO. Its expected that she is in
the town Of Alexandria or its vicinity, as
she was purchased ola Mr.. ChernauF,
and has / mother living in thai place
The above reward will be given tor Sc
curing herr some jail OF delivering her
to ME at Eli Legg's tavern in Ale2an-
dria.
George Farley.
NavIS Fl
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
JUST RECEIVED,
nnkefton's- Grand and
Elegant Modern Atlcs,

0 @'No0o''o IA'e-o3
Now publishing in Numbers, being the
most complete and beautiful thing of the
kind ever offered to the American Pub
lie. Six Numbers are already received,
containing
No. /. France, Che w. Indies & Japan.
g Scandina,i., Germany north OF
the Mayn, aud Southern Italy.
S. North America !; Chill; 4 South
ern Africa,
4. Germany south of tie Mayne !:
the Prussian DomiBions & Spain
ard Portugal
S. The Z. States, Northern Part !;
the Spanish Dominiens in North
America, Northern part /; and the
Caracas.
s. Tie Northern Hemisphere; the
Southern Hemisphere and North
ern Italy.
49, Subscribers arereguested to call
or send FOR their numbers, AID those who
wish TO subscribe will please 10 call OH
Junes Kennedy 8 Son.
Nav Is eo6t
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
I iost or nisiaid.

A certificate for 100 shares Of the
Stock of the Marine Insurance Compa-
ny of Alexandria, numbered from Ne.
551 to $50 inclusive, in the name OF
James Heron, for renewal Of which apa
plication will be made to the Office Of
the said company.
5amss Taylor, J,:n.
Executor OF James Heron, decd.
March so tt
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-05-18
PUBLIC BATHS.

TsyHE subscriber respectfully Informs
B the Ladies e Gentlemen of Alex
aAiria and its vicinity, that his Bath
HOUSE Con the alley adjoining the The
atre and opposite The City Hotel is now
open, and will be kept in complete order
till the first Of October, where Yarn e
Cold BA7Rs may be had at any time in
the day and until 9 o'clock at night
His terms are s 10 each for subscribers,
(payable in advance, and no tickets IS
sued till the subscription is paid) or so
cents for single Bath.
Two separate Baths are kept exclL-
-siyeiy for Ladies, who will please come
in at the alley adjoining Mr.. Fairfax's
House on Royal street-And Gentlemen
are particularly requested TO come in at
that adjoining the Theatre.
Thomas Shields.
Mayll eotf
For freight or Charter,
k&a TO any port in Europe, the
EEY Ship Mount Vernon,
S sss1ssssss Burthen $50 tons---in com
pete order, and will be ready to receive
a cargo in few days. For particulars
apply to Capt. A. Rawson, or
ROBERT MUNRO.
George Town, April se, tt
For Freight,
gkg The Brig
EEp Rising San,
sxEzsas Vim sa, M NJ, master,
Burthen about 1000 bBls. 2. first rate yes
sci and sails fast.
GEO. COLEMAN.
April 9.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
In sENATE-Feh 20

The President communicated to The Senate n
report from The Secretary of the Trelsurv. on
the subject of general tariff of duties on inn
ports.
Mr.. Tat, from the committee on naval affairs.
reported bill for the relief of Lieut.. Col. Wn,
Lawrence, and the garrison of Fort BOWER in
iol4 winch was passed 20 a second reading.
Mr.. Camb6eHlaid before tie Senate the reso.
lutions OF the Legislature of Tennessee, reject
ig the amendments TO Che constitution of the
United States, proposed by Massachusetts and
Connecticut.
MIR. Campbell also laid before the Senate in
structons from the Legislature of Tennessee TO
their Senators, to represent to the government
the axpediency of delaying the collection of the
direct tax, &c.
The bill for tie relief Of WIN. Morrsset. and
the bill authoris.ng a subscription to a second e..
dltion dSthe public documents, were seyerallv
read third time and passed.
The President communicated resolutions of
the Legislature Of Ohio, respecting the NECESSITY
OF providing for the Organization, armnr. and
discipliniDg the militia, &c which were referred
to the committee Oh the Militia.
Mr.. Harbour from a select Committee. renort.
ed bill to ascertain aud establish the western
boundary OF tae tract reserved for satisfying the
military bountes allowed the officers and soldiers
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
ID o Nj f. S Il C.
c o N G r E S S.
IN sENATE.-Fcb. 10.

In SENATE.-Feb. 10.
. The Senate resumed the consideration
OF the amendments ofthe House of Repre-
sentatiyes to the bill concerning the Con-
vention of Commerce between the United
States and Great Britain.
On motion of Mr.. Bib to agree to the
first amendment, viz. TO strike out the
words" aud dscLared'' from the enactine
clause of the bill, so as to make the bill ac.
tive instead of declaratory the question
was decided as follows:
For the observation-disclosures. Bib,
Campbell. COndit, Dana, Lacock, Macon,
Mason of Va. Morrow, Roberts, Ruggles,
fait, Taylor, Varnum, Williams, Wilson
Is.
against it-Messrs. Barbour. Barry,
Brown. Chace, Daggett, Fromentin, Gail
lard, Goldsborough, Harper, Horsey, How
ell, Hunter, King, Mason OF N. II. Talbot,
Thompson, Tichenor, Turner, Wells-l9.
The amendment was negatiyed
On motion by Mr.. Bibt to agree. to the
remainder OF the amendments, viz To
strike out the whole OF the Senate's bill.
and insert in lieu thereof the original bill
OF the House Of Representatives, there
were
For this mendnent--Messrs Bihb.
Campbell, Condit, Lacock, Macon, Mason
OF va. Morrow, Roberts, Ruggles, Var
mum, Wilson--14.
against it-Messrs. Barbour, Barry,
Brown, Chace, Daggett, Dana, Froment;n,
Gaillard, Goldsborough, Harper, Horsey,
Howell, Hunter, King, Mason of n. Ii.
Talbot, TAFT, Taylor, Thompson, Tiche-
nor, Turner, Wells, Williams-ss.
So the Senate disagreed to all the a.
mendments OF the House of Representa-
tives.
TUESDAY, Feb. 10.
The Senate were principally engaged
on the bill to pay for property lost, cap
tured and destroyed during tie late war /;
respecting which there is much diversity
of opinion.
Other proceedings hereafter.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUESDAY, Feb. IS.


Among the petitions presented to-day,
was one by Mr.. LelCiS, IRON sundry inha-
bitants of the counties Of CuIpepper, Eau
quler, Frederick and Shenandoah, prayino
that the Merchants Bank of Alexandria.
may be chartered.
Mr.. CdtdtceH presented to the House
resolution adopted by the Legislature of
ONO, lnstructiDg their Senators and Re-
presentatives to use their endeavors to OBJ
tain the passage of an act by Congress.
providing for the organization, arming and
disciplining the militia, and for governing
such parts of them as may be employed in
the service of the United States.
MIR. Stephenson presented petition Of
the Legislature Of the Illinois, PRAYING
that the powers granted to and enioyed by
the Governor of that territory may be a.
bridged.
MIR. ChGppeU made an unfavorabIe re-
port on the petition of Chas. M'Nabb, and
like report on the petition Of Hatfield
White, which were concurred in.
Mr.. middleton reported bill to enable
the President Of the United States to
lease out or grant for term of years
mines OF the precious metals. discovered
upon the public lands which was twice
read and committed.
Mr.. NeWtOH, from the committee Of
commerce and manufactures, made de-
tailed report, which shall be published
hereafter, concluding with the following
resolution
ResoLce4, That from and after the 5Oth
day OF June next, in lieu of the duties now
authorized by law, there be laid. levied and
collected on cotton goods, imported into
the United States and the territories there
OF, from any foreign country whatever,
per centum ad valoren, being not less
than cents per square yard.
The report was twice read and commit
ted to a committee Of the whole.
The House resumed the consideration
OF the bill for reducing TIE direct tax on
The United States to three millions, and to
continue the same one year.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21

OF the Virginia line on continental establishment
Which was passed 10 a second readine
VT. Harbour, from the same committee, re.
ported resolution for providing by law for sa-
tsfying the claims for land bounty ofthe officers
and soldiers ofthe said state on her own establish
ment.
Mr.. Harbour, from the Military committee,
made report of the memorial of the kentucky
Legislature, relative to provision for the widows
and orphans OF militia who died in service, sc.
The report stated facts only, and embraced no
opinion on the subject, and was ordered to lie
on the table
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
bill to authorize the payment for property in the
service OF the States which was lost, captured
or DESTROYED " the enemy in the late war
MIR .ttdson ofN II. proposed TO insert in the
bill the following amendment:
T" mat the President of the United States be-
and ne IS hereby authorised to appoint so many
commissioners as he shall deem necessary for the
purposes hereinafter mentioned, who shall be re.
spectiyely sworn faithfully to perform their
trusts And all testimony to be admitted in
support OF any claim against the United States,
within the provisions of this act, shall. be taken
on oath, before some one Of such commissioners.
And 1t shall be the duty of the said commissioners
carefully to examine all Witnesses produced be-
i'fe tnen, on such mterrogatories, and according
TO such instructions as shall be prescribed by the
secretaryof the Treasury, touching the following
claims, TO wit :"
Considerable discussion took place on this A.
mendment, in which Messrs. Barbour and Talbot
opposed, and Mr.. Mason of ". II supported the
motion. Before the question was taken the sub.
ject was laid for the present the table and the
Senate proceeded to the consideration of Execu
tive business. ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
TEN DoLLARs REWARn.

an away from the Subscriber at the Brooke
~ Tavern, Henrico, negro man name TOM,
between 81 and % years of age, very BACK COM
Plexien, he limps a littlein one leg but scarcely
observable. lie is about 5 fl. inches high The
clothes he bad on when he went away 60 not
know, and he took quantity with him. As he
has relations IN Richmond, ne is supposed to be
lurking about that place Whoever viii bring
back said negro To me- or secure him in any Jail SO
thatf nget sitp again, shah receive the above
reward Masters of vessels and Others are fore,
warned from harbouring or taking off SAID negro
as they will represented according to law.
SIX SAMUEL OWEN Ero'r
ofJoseM r. Osven. deed.
Henrico County, I'm FEB. 1916.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
CHESTERFIELD COURTS.

I'm future the County Court OF Chesterfield will
II be held, on the 9Th Monday in every month,
instead ofthe second Monday. and the quarterly
terms Will be in February, April, July and Oc-
tober.
The tall term of the superior court of law for
said county will be held on the 2nd day of No
vember.
The court for January having taken place, no
court therefore Will be held, on the eth Monday
of the present month. - ~
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21
IN sENATE-Februarv Is

On motion OF MIR. Barry, a committee was APP
pointed TO enquire into the expediency of ex,
tending by law to all settlers on the public lanaa
OF the U. States who have settled thereon since
the hrst day OF Jan. 1903, the same privilege ex-
tended TO each prior to that day, by the second
section of the act of March, 1907.
On motion of Mr.. Bib, the Senate resolved t.,
insist on their disagreement to the amendments
to the bill concerning the convention of Com
mefce with G. Britain, and agreed to the confer
ence, TO which they appointed Messrs. King, Bar.
bour and BIB, on the.r part
Inc JOINT resolution TO indemnify the sure,ies
ofCom Rodgers, was read the third time and
passed, by yeas and nays-22 to s.
Several petitions were in the course of the day
presented md referred; and some bills from the
House passed to the second reading, in which
stage no opposition or discussion ever occurs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-02-21

certify that the above named - and -
are credible witnesses, Dated at ---- the
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EDITED BY

IOHT BURKE g H CLR.7RDLN,
AND PUBLISHED
On Wednesdays and Saturdays,
FouR Doons MEOW THE BELL TAVERN, AT Foun
DoLIAns FER ASNuM, rAID II ADvAscE.
W advertisements inserted at the usual
price, and promptly attendedto.
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COMMITTEES in discussing various amendments to
the details of the bill.
before the subject was finished, the usual hour
OF adjournment nrived-when the committee
rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit
again and =
The House Adjourned