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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-08-07
July 81
NOTYCN 70 IEACHLIo.

NOTICE 10 IE.4CHAho.
FSVHE Trustees OF the Dinwidde Academy in
Z consequences. OF the removal of tho present
ncumbentvill receive proposal, until the sr os septe
bs , for Principal Tutor and Assistant for that Semi
rary.
The situation is conierela as presenting perhaps mere
advantages than any similar institution in virginia. The
heaithness OF the neisohod and the neiice with
which excellent ARD can be procured viii ALWAYS en-,
sure as many sctoisrs possibly bs attended The
rstss are willing 10 contract either for stipulated
'tl or 10 permit the admission Of limited number Of p
pills for price TO I've seedn the contract The situation
ms 'ri% beer, remarkably profitable, and the Trustees
msot resgecabiity and science.
1t vii G required that the applicant he elassicalIy
'trsant with AT least the Latin and Greek languages and
possess acquaintance viii, the arts ala sen
es sny patcuhrly the higher branches Of Ma
Unguesonahe testimonials of the possession of these
qualifications and OF correct morals will he expected and
none need apply but such procure them.
The Seminary will be exclusively under the controu of
the principal professor, with whom the is re
aae a'd i IS expected tat he should engage his usher
ms own responsibility however, the appreciation
line School viii become vacant on the 9th day of peeem
Der next, at which time the gentleman with whom the
Trustees may agree will take place.
ROBERT PEGRAN.
ARMISIEAD BURw ELL,
HERBERT GREGORY,
THOMAS WRITER'S.
Committee ocTfufee5 TO receire br9Dcsais.
NJ T. The Academy IS suiiieienlly commoious to admit
the reception ola family.
Dinwi,lde G y. July ~ 2s-wsw-
X SHE.
FEViIE Subscr Der has Just rec iyad, per the Gen
Y erai Kenpt. from. Liverpool the following
articles, which he offers for sale on good terms
viz:
1900 Sack Salt
goo Crates assorted Farther Ware,
10 Casks Table China,
so Cssks Hardware and Cutlery, well
assorted.
WM. GORDON, E Street,
Opposite the Bank If Virgina
June 9~.w2o
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22
FROM. SOUTH. AMERICA.

Ertract ofa letter FROM d. c. De Foresf, Esq.
oresheetabke american mcrehans Of Buenos
tyres, 10 his friend IN This eity, received by
the Bernhard
My last respects TO you were under date
Of Nov. since then the Bacnos Ayrcs army
in Peru has been entirely defeated and al
though we have peace and quietness here,
arm afraid that the want OF union will put OFT
for years the desired independence Of the
country. Our physical force, as well as our
military means, are fully competent TO tho
task Of defeating all the attempts Of Spain 10
subjugate the country but we are unaccus-
toned to SELF government, and possess but
very partially indeed the stubborn virtue aud
determined patriotism Of the North Ameri-
cans. However, the country must and will
be independent, Notwithstanding all the fol-
lies Of It's inhabitants, who are rapidly incfeas-
ing in Numbers, and by their defeats even, are
learning the art of war"
The accounts we had sometime since OF
the defeat Of The Revolutionary Army 10 Peru
is confirmed, but the patriots are recovering
from lis effects, and will probably triumph, il
dissentious do not prevent. Accounts are
now to Feb. Ii is said Gen. ST. Martin, with
5000 men, was preparing TO cross the Cordil-
leras, and was only waiting for $500 muskets,
which had left Buenos Ayres. II was repor-
ted that Com. Brown had taken the island of
ST. Juan Fernandez, and was proceeding a
gainst the commerce Of Lima. The Citizens
were wishing forihe arrival OF Gsn. ST. Martin.
The General Congress of La Plate had as
sembled at Tucuman.
Bueoos Ayres papers to Feb. have been re-
ceived at New-York. Tho revolution has
extended to the coast Of Afries and Arequipa,
within 20 leagues OF Lima. A revolutionary
force has made progress in the Prosipce Of
Santa Cruz. The Government is tsking
measures to supply the Treasury. A Bank
is talked Of.
Spanish .fnerica. have conversed
(says the Chsrles,own Psuio,) with Span
ish American gentleman OF intelligence, who
assures as, that from the state Of almost the
whole coniinen'--,he snimosity that exists
between The Patriots and Royslis,s,-apd the
murderous and unspariog policy Of the latter
1.-The cause Of Spanish emancipation daily
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22
April "a. 1si6.-a9proved.
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT to increase the pensions of Invalds
in certain cases; for the relief of the lnval-
ids Of Militia, and for the appointment OF
Pension Agents in those States, where
there is no Com missioner OF Loans.
BE IL enacted by he Senate aud House Of
Reh,esentatipes of The United States Of .fne-
rica in Congress assembled, That all persons
OF the ranks hereinafter named, who are now
on the military pension roll of the United
States, shall, from and after the passage OF
this act, be entitled to, and receive, for disa-
bilities of the highest degree, the following
sums, IN lieu of those to which they arc now
entitled, TO wit a first lieutenant, seventeen
dollars a second lieutenant, fifteen dollars;
third lieutenant, fourteen dollars; an ensiso,
thirteen dollars and Oon- com missioned ohi-
Ger, musician or private, eight dollars per
month and for disabilities of degree less
than the highest, a sum propor,ionably less.
Sec. 2. Ind be n further enacted, That all
persons Of the aforesaid ranks, who may here
after be placed on the- military pension roll OF
the United States, shall, according 10 their
ranks and degrees of disabilities be placed on
at the aforesaid rates of pensions in lieu OF
those heretofore established Provided, that
nothing herein sontained shall be construed
TO lessen the pension OF any person who, by
special provision, is entitled to q higher PEN
sion than is herein provided.
Sec. .. Ind be n further enacted, That all
laws and regulations relating to the admission
of the officers and soldiers of the regular ar
my to be placed on the pension roll Of the
Uni,ed States shall, aud they are hereby dec.
Jared to relate equally to the officers and SOL
dors of the militia, whilst 10 the service OF
the United States.
Sec. :. .fnd Be ifJuriher enacted, That the
secretary for the department Of war be, and
he is hereby authorized and required to ap-
point some fit and proper person in those
states and territories where there 10 90 com.
missioner Of loans, and also in The District of
Maine, To perform the duties io those states
and territories aud in said Dis,rlct respec-
lively, relo,ing TO pensions and pensioners,
which are now required of said commission.
ers in their respective states.
April 24, lsl6--ArrRovEp.
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

Rhode Island. .-Fsdraiar is shorn OF its
beams, even in the little State Of Rhode
Island where Governor Jones is reelected
by lean majority. The land OF Greene and
Perry viii eventually return to she prinei-
Piles of'76. She cannot forget the honor
whiea ,hs, epoch shed upon her name and
one year more will place her among the
proud pillars Of The Republic --.Aiaaay Reg.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

Itis said the British government, the past
season, have obtained contract for fresh
beef from Ireland, at about two cents and a
quarter per pound; tha, pork was OF half a
guinea Q hundred and that whes, was al ~.
Cd. per bushel; and oats, barley, ADD butter,
SC. in the sane proportion.
". Y. Columbian.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

The legislature OF Louisiana have passed resolu
tons for causing NoSUnEsr to be erected, TO
commemorate the glorious defence of New.or.
leans. S. {. Tel
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott, who has besn on
military tour in Europe since The peace arri.
we'd q, Bait. from I.iserpooloa' he 10th istsns
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

AN ACT authorizing the President of the
United States to lease the Saline near the
Wabash river, for q term not exceeding
seven years.
BE H enacted by fhe Senate and House of
.Rehresenfafiues Of he Unifed STATES Of Ame-
riea IN Congress assembled, That tse Presl-
dent Of the United States be, and he is here
by authorized 10 lease the United States Sa.
line, near the Wabash river, Tor a term not
exceeding seven years, from and alter the
end of the present term on such conditions
as will insure the working the same most ex-
tensively. and most adyantageonsly to the
United States.
April "a, 18l6.-.7pproped.
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-05-22

David Scott, Oh the rate OF twenty dollars
per month, TO commence on the eighteenth
Of May, one thousand eight hundred and four
teen.
~ Hugh Barnes, at the rate of twenty dollars
per month, TO commence on the fourth OF
March, one thousand eight hundred and sig
teen.
Edmund Stevenson, at the rate of eight
dollars per month, TO commence on the FIRST
of April, one thousand eight hundred and
sixteen Provided, That nothing in this act
shall De so constructed as to allow any other
pension than is herein provided, or any high
cr fate of pension than has heretofore been
allowed to him, or to others similarly siiua-
ted, for any time previous TO the passage of
an act, entitled An act to increase pensions
Of Invalids in certain cases, for the relief of
Invalids Of the Militia, and for the appoint
ment of Pension Agents, in those states
where there are no Com mn,issioners Of Loans"
April 30, l8l6--.9AprOved,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT for the relief Of William Flood.
BE il enacted by the Senate and House Of
RehrssentaHpes of the United Sfafes Of dme-
RIGA in Congress assembled, That the proper
accounting officers of the War Department
be, and they are hereby authorized and direc-
ted to audit and settle The claim Of William
Flood, on account of the destruction OF his
property by the British forces on the eighth
of January, one Thousand eight hundred and
fifteen, by ascertAining, or causing to be as
certained, the value thereof, in such manner
and upon such terms as may be equitable
and jsst.
Sec. 2. And be 1: further enacted, That the
amount of such valuation, when so ascertain
cd, shall be paid to the saiG William Flood
out Of any money in the Treasury not other
wise appropriated. -,
April %, lSl6-.9hprOUed,
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13

,at foreign power AMI .r,v OF the indians within
Tn states or territories of the United States.
FMS motion was opposed BY Mr.. King of Mass.
as well as the reporter could hesr) 1n Inc ground
That the indians had been recognized by US as
independent nations, whose commerce. we had no
right to regulate.
The motion was, however, agreed TO by large
majority.
THE TREATY
The house, according 70 the order Of the dsy.
resumed the consideration OF the bill for carry
ing into effect the convention of commerce be-
tween the United States anil G.. Britain
The question being on ordering the bill to be
engrossed for third reading
The bill was advocated by Mr. Gholson, Mr..
Randolph and Mr.. Reynolds, and opposed by Mr..
Hardin and Mr.. Calhoun, in speeches of consi.
derab.e length and interest
Theques,ion was taken on ordering the bill to
third reading, about three O'clock. and decided
IN the affirmative by ma orty of about 20 votes.
The yeas and nays hereafter
The engrosscd bill for the relief OF Jane Jewett
and the engrossed bill for the relief of George s..
Wise, were read a third time and passed
And the house adjourned
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13

'Iru any crterion OF the tra3e, and mont 90
Is gwen.
>. as 10 the duties on importations from theWest
'dla Islands, il appeared that thev were
From In 1905 1906 1907
trt. w Indies 1,8S4,l19 2,36O,665 1913 7z
'.ner /" indies 7,257,52s 7,75l, 1855 S,665, 52s
TEere was also reported to the Senate an oh.
'irActof" Duties OF Customs paid in Great Hr;-
ann 1907 and 1885," distinguishing between
lhe mpor atoms from foreign countries and from
Sr'tsh colonies, and in British or foreign ships;
Whereby II clearly appears that the United States
nave gained t. the me, chants very greatly blythe
Treat, and of Course have so far obtained an sd.
vants;S'e TO our own over foreign navigation.
.Nat. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
RUMFoRD ACADEMY.

The term at this seminary for the next wear
will begin ON the 18th Jan. and end on the 18Th
Dec. following, with the usual vacato on The
course will comprise the Latin Language, the e
Elementary branches of the English, aud such
OF the sciences rs are commonly taught in tie best
schools. The literary deLartri "nt viii be Conduct
ed by Mr.. 10 Garlick Hill, whose steady habits &
mental attanments combine TO recommend him
as an able instructor Of youth. Terms for board
including bed and candies $50. Tuition $50 (;
to be paid quarterly NJ advance. Notes Of hand
will be be expected Of them who find il inconve-
nient to send the entrance money. The situation
is rs healthy As any whatever.
RICHARD HILL.
Kiry WiHidm.
January l2tn, 13t5.--1t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
FOR SALE,

on 4CCOJTyIfOD TERMS,
my valuable and beautiful FARM, in lie forks s
the Rivsnna RIVER, in Albermarle county, COZ.
tanning 1891 Acres, about $50 of which - enei Do
sed and IN good repair, with comfortable dwee
ing house, and other necessary out HOUSES Sc.
veral hundred Fruit Trees Of various kinds. The
balance good farming aud
T o B A G co LA Nd,
exceilently wstsred, and ,irnoered, and considez
"a a. healthy situation a. any,
DAVID J. LEWIS
January l9h, 1916 .w4w.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13

the messeagersix pounds of tea and two
cheeses, eat of the latter 10 my health, and
in drinking the tea remember d sister whose
attachment TO you viii not cease but with
death to be,
Sir, my dearest brother, your very
aifectionate sister and faithful friend:
CHARLOTTE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
TIE BRITISH TREATY


Whilst this subject was under cons Iteration in
the Senate, there were several points on who.
Information was required from the trea .ury de
partmen;, by the committee on foreign relations
~ beng intimately connected tn the merits
and bearing of the treaty. Not having room To
publish Ia documents on tins subject at length
we mus eddeavor to generalize them
j. A. to ha quantity ofcotton exported to the
British domin ons IN Europe, during the years OF
our commercial prosperity ION winch article, be
1t borne IN mind, large discriminating dug gas
pad "a Great Britam,) It appeared that tie qaan-
ay exported TO those Commons, including Eng
land, Scotland, Ireland, Man an Berw OK, was
Prom 1st Oct. 1906 to 30th September 1897
s. 18O,2l1 lbs.
From do. 1914 10 do 1916
44973, pos lbs.
The last line though nominally year, ofcOurse
only embraced the time rom the t7th February
to the list September during which six months
the export was enormous.
9. As the Tonnage Of the United States, EN-.
pioyed N foreign coasting and fishing trades, 1t
appeared there were employed IN The
Year ForegH TraGe Cs1sti~g Fishing
1895 92229S 284,865 59,445
15O6 1044c05 9s5,9Jo 65 357
1907 1,il621 $4,000 1874
No later estimate was fJrn shed.
3. As 20 the expectations from the United
STAG to tie West lndla Islands, it appeared there
vas exported to the following amount, in the years
end NJ 3Ot Sep e,nbsr 1907 1915
BTiHsh ~. Hi0ies.
Domestic 5,322,276 1,57t, 400
Foreign 630,361 1920
M o'her ~ l. Jslanis
Domestic 9025.497 7,204,ooj
Foreign 16,0J4,3O3 1,2oj,555
4. As 70 the value goods imported N Anne.
rican and Foreign vessels from the Cipe Of
Good Hope, aud places beyond the same, the d,.
isss thereon, from winch idea Of the amount
AID value OF Tive trade may be formed, were re-
ported as follows;
10 1905 s,37o055
In 1906 3,5Oj,0i5
In 1857 3,yOJ,0S6
Ne estimate given Of NE last ears dates oosld
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
.Welo Drnnln in herf.rtion

.Heio Drama in perfection
Theatrical Manager in the City of Germany
some time ago dir ecGng the performance of a
heio Drama, IN which a head separate rom lie
trunk was to be exhibited TO Tyrant-in order
to produce he greater effect introduced an actor
whose countenance WIS naturally livid, and rem
dered aexpressIbly horrible by proper d;scoiora.
tons The charger which stood ON 4 tsbIe was
pierced the head was SEGA lying in il,
.7ad TO the life, out-Gcfed Death,
The spectators applauded the deception to the
sk,es--applauded and shuGdered Unluckily. one
of the tyraht's attendants, who was she,ying hin,
The head, indulged in the habit of taking snuff,
and happening to let tall pinch from between
ms hpgers and thumb, on the nasal orifice of the
defuncI,
The fGfes direct TO euers atom INST
the PHasen grains Of titiGdtiae 0ugf
Sudden with starfing fecr each Ell. o'efyg.sr,
IND he high dome re.echoes to his nose
Not the most vociersting storrnins from he ty-
rant could conceal the misfortune from The audi
ence VINO now burst forth in laughter. at whas
had SO lately affected them to sadness and sob.
bng.
The above IS IRON foreign iournaI--we there
iore ca'hot answer Tor IT'S accuracy-but,, among
ourselves at summer theatre, lately, il Is cer-
tam that IN playing - The horrors Of the mid
night tower" something so unaccountably droll
happened iu the regions below az themoment the
Sho't was risins, that III spite of all Der elorlA
IN VAIN OF the loud sounding bel,
Swinging slow, with sullen roar,
in sp'e ofevery recollection az mu, Tered Law
err, the ghost could not keep hei countenance.
but came up iaTghinigj and, at lers'h wen, down
laughing, too, amidst peal A. least as loud nd
iasung as that produced by Vulcan. among All
'he Gods, on Boston d. .Rfv.
MARRIED OH the 1874, Dec by the R.q'd.
.1ndFe'g BrOadaRs, Mr.. HIis9n Qnarlss, 10 I.s..
Poly Rdcse!k, ali Of Caroline.
On til OH January, BY the Rev'd. Reuben Forx
Nlr. WA. PtGSaats, 10 the 5m;able Aiiss gl-
za0eh s. MggasoT, ell ofHlHoYer.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
House or REPRESENTATIVES,

MONDAY Jan. Q, 1910.
&r Pinkney, from Maryland Mr.. Randolph,
from Virginia aud MIR. Biount from Tennessee,
appeared and took their seats
The following petitions were presented and
referred, VIZ.
BY Mr.. Herbert, the petition OF the propTie-
tors Of the Boston Glass Mandatory, praying
that such measures may be adopted as will sfloru
10 the manufacturers of glass the security & en-
enlargement necessary to the continuance oftheI
manufactures.
BY Mr. -IdRs, The petitions Of the m lnufsc
tiHes u Cotton ssS Wosllen Goth, IN the cou5-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1816-01-13
SCRAPS FRoM LONDON p.ppns

It must strike foreigners with astonishment to
see, an the London Gazette, that the Admiral and
Commndore's share of prize money, for the cap.
lure OF Java, ed to 109,081. 14s I'D. each;
whiie that ct the e,ghth class of Baitish seamen
is only IL l4s. 7id.
The great ,Arkwright, one of the commercial
and manufacturing worthless, once being in con-.
pany with some nobemen, one of them possess
ing more pride than parts, asked him whethor
he had not been once a barber p" YES" replied
Arkwright with spirit truly noble, al was once
barber and am apt 10 conclude, had your
lordshiP been born barber, you must have con,
tnued u barber stni"
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-19
vi. SWITZERLAND.

The sum of Eve pounds has been given
0 a respectable Minister OF the United
Brethren, who is employed by that de.
DOMINATION in travelling through dis
|tfict of many hundred miles and has not
nly daily opportunities for the t!istribu-
ioa of Religious Tracts, but is also con.
lected with pious Clergymen, who apply
70 him occasionally for an increased store
# fresh pamphlets.
An ased Gentleman between seventy
and eighty, resident at st. Gall, for these
last thirty years, has been in the constant
|ha it of distributing variety Of Religions
Facts, and very many both Catholics
and Protestants will have reason to bIes
.odina better world for his perseverance
i'm this labor of love. In this work of
oercy he is assisted by the personal ex-
ertions ard pecaniarv contributions of
everal persons, especially by four sisters
who are an example to Others Of their
sex. In order to stimulate those worthy
Friends to organize themselves into So
|ciety, the FOreign secretary presented
them with a donation of ten pounds,
which they will Immediately augment b,
their individual liberaity.
The Tract Society OF Zurich appears
to prosper greatly. IT is much indebted
to the exertions of the Rev. MIR. Gessner.
son-in law TO the late excellent and truly
pious Lavater, WHO is indeed its most
active member lie has written several
very excellent Tracts among which, tie
Christian in the cottage, and The Address
to the Soldiers. are the most distinguish
ed : the former having had a very extern
siye circulation, not only within, but lar
beyond the limits of Switzerland and
the latter having been SO highly approved
by TIE Swiss Cove nment at Zurich, that
i Issued an order for supplying the Zu,
ricN soldiers. marching to the army. with
the same. To this Society grant cfienj
pounds has been made and in return a
voluntary pledge has been given by the
Rev. Mr. Gessner 50 exert himself to the
utmost Tor the carrying sa Of the good
work.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-19
WAS committed

Tony care yesterday, the 4th of June
a Sorrcl Mare, about fourteen hands three
inches high, ten or eleven years old, some
whitsin her lace, trots and canters, shod
with old shoes, no percesable brand.
which Mare was taken from certain
Motley Jones now in Fairfax Jail, wis
confessed he stole her in the state of Ma.
ryland from MIR. Ridgway. The owr.
er can get,said Mare by proving bis PR
perry and paying charges.
Daniel Nc Chichester.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-06-19

lets has become almost general among
those who are religieusly disposed.
The operations Of the Northern Union.
whose chief design is the printing and
circulating of Religious Tracts has be-
come very extensive and during the
awful period in which the Nothern parts
had to endure the herrors of war, its ex-
|ertiens, SO far from becoming thereby
diminished, we're much increased.
The g Northern Union'' comprchends
10 less than nine different districts, in
which Committees are formed to promote
THE design of the parent Institution. The
|energy and spirit OF their Tracts, and tts
ersesering zeal and activity ct their
Members, are sisnally evident $1,000
copies of a Trace addressed to Soldiers
In the field, have been distributed in the
course OF one year, which were grateful
|iy received, and appear to have produc-
ia the best effects.
There are several pious officers in the
Allied Armies, who have promoted the
Of small Religious Pamphlets
among their men.
Some of the Hospitals have been much
favored by Providence with attendants
who were active in giving tracts TO the
patients; z the Burgomaster Of Bremen
has recently printed at his own expense,
a Pamphlet for the use Of criminals con-
fined in prison.
At Hildersheim, in Hanover, a mer-
chant has, at his own expense, circulated
tracts to a great extent, beth among Pro-
testants 4 Catholics Capuchin Friar
is one Of his best CONDUCTORS in such dis
tribution. To encourage the formation
of a Religious Tract Society. there, the
Foreign Secretary presented them with a
donation Of ten pounds. from. the sum
',iaced by the Committee at his dis
oosal.