davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

whenever vessel arrives the equator or any re-.
liaGDlr AeNd land wh-sl te hdHs PASSENGERS
htva 'i bcr uetfc The seduen according H old a.
sdgfs ncpwhiiy proceed - the ceremony ni slayiug
which s. iils performed ot tsr cfcs who is be-t
calculated foi droiIrfy IS habtcl ina faufasiic rid.
ipns inanff aud, Oh ~. akuQ trumpet iu his hand
rcispHtes ola Neptune as forward 10 the bow Of
ihe vessel willie those WHO are I've shaved are krif
be0n, and dcsctls until, perhaps ho fearcs the wa
te.. aid from tct asceds deck pretending % have
emerged rom the ocean. lie hUls tie crew with his
tfNapgi IS made, AND muttrn concentrations
pass between bis aodsiip aud che old sc4ncn lie pro-
cctds 10 OXIDES ihe requisite apparatus COS shaving which
generally of piece non hoop cont5o.ition
fo atiier uisdc c siosh ad other offensive matters aud
tu0 o. afc. The persons WHO are 90 be shaved are
then brought on deck one by one, bndsoldcd. Those
who have itsded well, are shaved light while those who
refractory shaved hafd. Alter shaving his god
ship pf0ec tie novice 90 divers singular OBJ
sol. flct is thai be viii never at bsbwu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

s4'oi SALE.-That tract Of land called royes' mr.
"hted ~ the upper end Of GoocLiand county. cs1
ldnNe ~ tate survey COS acres. Yhe iniproeeineff
a.. su'.,veht Tor tne accommodation Of q large family
tne soil wen adapted 10 The culture Of wheat cora
sH a"dcc9 about one third of thi. land is cleared as
""siuc llnepaliy prime tobacco iand. rs c1gigrN
90 James River. abont six miles rc.crs h most dt.
m M slHaton Tor agricultural pursuits. There isN
W % ~ q on prime inetdow, part nju in ggass3l
70 be dHe one. F'7' '"" w"
49, ee .eIlrs VIII be made snown blythe snbscribfrlirs;
=" "'e place. 81 by Col Ro. Quafles. ofRichmonJ
f,..,.,.., SAALO. HtrOf.
-L<EttIlttf IA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
oetoher 40.

VALUABLE LAND oil York River for
Sale. This land lies 1T the junction Of Pa
mnnky River with that Of York. the lower ex.
tremlty being about miles beiow-the upper.
d above West Point. 1t extends about eight
miles on the River, and IS almost the whole of fne
meek formed by the bend Of tie Pamunkv and
YORK Rivers. 1t Is almost superflnous TO say
tiatit is all flat land. The advantages arr. an
abundance Of fish, 0Nsiers& crdbs-all OfWbich
otter profitable tratfick TO Richmond, from
winch ills distant absut forty miles The soil
IS peculiarly adapted 10 Indian corn. whilst the
abundant marshes attached foit afford never
fdHingiund of manure, to which thcindusirions
man can ncvcrrcsOrt, without succeSs-seyeral
creeks run into this Land, supply d large pof-
ton OF meadow, giving tho industrious farmer
"a much fresh hay as he might desire whist the
marsh would give him moro salt-lay than he
could cut. This tract contains about $500 acres.
cxclusivcof 500 or 1909 acres Of marsh cut oil
from tie main by thOrougiisre; there are on
tins tracftWO mill seats, exclusive ofddvautarc-
Gus sciicsior tide mills Thisland might be con
vcuicnty divided into two tracts, as a Creek
runs through it,. Payments would be made
most accommodating.
The purchaserpaying interest. mighthave his
own fine ANY person wishing to purchase IS
desired to applyto Mr.T hos TAYLOR, Richmond
or 10 the subscriber in williamsburg.
The land will he shcwn, on application by
letter. BURWEBL BASSETT.
s-j- Ethaving been found imprdcticable tooef
Offthe crop Of corn, &c. by the 10Th November
as before advertised. the public sale is postpon
ed till further notice--the property win be still
treated for tprivate sale.--By order of The
proprietor, THOMAS TAYLOR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

Il ANAMtlA LAND 600 scres in the abnve named
- ,"nniy ao offered Tor sale, lying both sides al
paft Oi the country
fi,,,e l,.ors ~ .''c WI appy ~ any
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

~ on edsert'cTeAt IN toaoss paper i ,riU be
sseMfhe TsFo"e IS ~oi 0acaH, Int MAJ by tAc I'M
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
p CHANcARY. -cbaflOae coar. sIh day Of Oelo.el.

IL CHANCEgY. Charlotte Court, sth day Of October.
1916.
Jesse johnson, PLAINTIFF against John Whtss Sas
johnson, Collier Uul,herson, Robert Williams Jacob
MOscby aud Thomas Collins, aud Heritage Cheane, a
Peggy his wife, Robert johnson. Ilewcu johnson
james johnson, John johuson Saiicy Johnson aud
Polly Johnson. chidfrB 81 >as Johnson dec. and Jas
johnson, Bartholomew Johnson. john johnson and
Juisey johnson. children aud heis Of Mathew JOHN
son dec. aud dli children OF tc said sias Johnson
DfIthd0Nfs.
Tik Defendants Heritage Choanoy and Peggy bis ,gf,
hoelt Johnson irwcf Johnson, James Jolnsoii lonn
l'ih-nii dno Polls Johnson, children Of sias johnson.
ec ind James johnson, bartholomew johnson. john
l"hison AND jn-e' Johnson children and cirs 0f Ma
ht" jnhisoi, de-. aud -ranicifcn Of The -aid Sias
l"b'on, hot having entered itrr appearance arccrdng
!" TIE act 81 Assembly ava the Ess Of this Court aud
appearing 10 the abstraction the Court ha they are
NOT ihinais Of THIS Staicon toe nutiOnO the paia-
uh ", is aitorney e Or6frcd, 1a, ihcy appear here
%" thc st DAY % February Court next. srw GOOD and
s'Htient cause Why the bin in Ch1nccfy aud the pro-
ttt.N@s iieicnpnl against fic said John Whites tie
san Sas Johnson. deceased. Collier Ilntchelsou
HNFif Williams Jacob Moscby and 1h0,nas Collins in
" sdh Cont heretofore brought hy Jcsse johnson Shall
nt PC revived ggdn them the heirs and repfcseilff
"Ne' ri the 'dd Sias Johnson; aud that COPY of chs
0".t lc inserted in one ~ thc cst, pers printed m
cti'l"nd iof months excessively. and ported 40 The
"o" "oof OF ile courthouse Ollie said county.
Copy, Tcsfc
THOMAS READ. Cg.
'''tHNcf D. C4BsNs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

GHWLfs HATCHER & Co. C;aocTrs- 2 Few 69oIs
,S-iIi, n,lo" he hsf1ei ana nearly opposite Chsuef
"hilWs, are Inst receiving au extensive and general
ass"iiinep oi "eilchoscn GROCERIES bought al aac
sn ~ Ht"- OH, for cash, consisting ofthc folowns
crown and Loaf sugars IN lids. and bills coffee. che
coiatc, soap and candles mOlasscs cheese AID Ionda-
porter res ipei al, Young dyson AID hvson skin
100 boxes flesh muscaie aud bloom raisins ali offfa
iatest importation Mrdeira Port aud Teneffe WfNss,
~ pipes ana casks real cogniac bramds Jahiaca
ahu9na rum IN hhds and bbls. pepper and asric,
w p>s, ana noNes ~ crates crockery ware well sort
cd bids. Of glass ware, &c. &C. &c
December a. r.. al.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

a Le"cner Uanted.-A ggntleinan duly qualified 10
oil the situation Of pri0siBo{ Yfa~fry "A ~.
h'yes ftmIle Seminary, in which the Ornamental st
nseinl branches Of education are isagh wall ilrci wb
cfqnaiicdurul aud character
!. - y . hoped' without them, none Will apply.
- Sas0gg. UpuoTds IF s 500.
Norfolk, Dec. ~ "a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

TIVE Subscribers have for sale 100 crates queens ware
10 hlids. moiasses hbds. Mnscoyado suazr
prime hhds northern 200 sacks SALE Liverpool
hied 10 bundles seal leather 70 bills Lryburns pe-t
rectined wiiskcy pipes London particular Tcneiihe
VINE, chdcc y 10 tons bar iron Is tons bcnp 1909
10, shoe thIedd. MURPHY < sCOTf, v NJ.
their old Stand.
December ~. "a A
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
SIT

INoBAccO LAND FOR slLI.-Ihc subscriber viii sell
rom OOcto 200 acres of L,No in the County Of
fowhaan; betwecn4 aud 500 of which in
OF the istrate tobacco land-and considerable quantity
oil excellent creek owsronnds. There ON this plan
laloh good dwelling, with all necessary outhouses
gaaries and tobacco houses it is i'm good neighbour
hood, aud abounds with springs ofexcellent water
here Is not more healthy situation in the upper com
NY IL Is distant about forty miles from The city of Rich
mond.
he would also dispose ofs 10 crop hands raised on
the land. There will be sale OH the first dan of Jann
ry, on the plantation, OF horses cattle sheen hos corn
fodder, &C &c.and IL not sold privately before he
VIII, on that day, offer the land at public sale.
Ierm'-onethird cash, the balance in two equal annu
al payments.
The subscriber would also sell one thousand acres in
the county of Amelia about 800 OF which are in woods ;
on thlS lana iiereis good dwelling house, kichou
smoke house, dairy aud gi;inaTy.
Ine ItFMS would be made very accommodating the
phIci@ser-Apply TO HENRY ANDERSON.
becemberT G5uJ
NIollCE.-By virtue ola trust deed executed 10 the
Subscribers by Cornelius buck for the purpose of
raising tile monies thereby Hendcd TO he secret-Wili
pe SUI" iOi ,s on thursday. tile 26h day Of December
next ~ The dwelling house of the said Bnck the rran-
ing part nnsold OF the TRACT LAND, winch he az
present resides, supposed be about IRE HUNDRED 0cyeS
\ TRACT or LAND, 10 the county Of Amelia, supposed
To contain one thousand and three anu h0If acyes--
TRACT OF LhNU, n The county of Chesterfield on tt,
Turnpike Road. about miles above the town of Man
ceeser supposed 10 contain eghty-nine 0creSELyyrX
LHACfs OF LtND, lying III Patrick county, and ONE in
the county OF Psyydna, supposed 10 contain in the
sfesaie toHr ttonSa1d f0HT haHdrcd torfroue a.
Ai.op fHfItVP"f NIsfi ~, most OF them and
very likely large Stock Of Horses Mites cutie Ugs
anu Neeta large assortment OF pLdHfati0n T0ois amt
tteH"ls achtRio1 and Harness. great variety of va
liable HOUSEHOLD y KITCHEN FURNITURE con-
tanning almost every article necessary and convenient in
h1usc Aeepi,is
The real estate will be sold subscl 10 the eventual reL
OF dowcr of Mrs. Buck
Shnnid fc above property not ne sold on the above
day. the ae viii continue from day to day, until suit
cheney sold Ia The purpose sfthe trust and ex
pentes Of tiie sale. kOS'T. GRAHAM
}. ". WfNFREE.
October an
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
[From the Ncr- York Ereaing Post

Mr.. Iuggins, OF Broadway, New York, haii-dresser,
veil known 10y the title OF Emperor put period 10 his
existence Icy cutting his throat shocking act was
psrpetratei in Albany where Mr. II. Was On visit to his
fiiends.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
MAMNOTHRADISH.

The following dimensions of a Radish raised
IN the garden OF gentleman at Newtown, H..
l. exceeds any thing Of the Kind, We have ever
before seen:
Feet. Inches.
length, including the top, 10
Do. of the body, 2 o
circumference, 3
Weight, n pounds -,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

lust RECEIVED, by the Subscribers for sale a su-
- pcrb Grand Piano F0rfe, by BToadwood with seven
additional Keys, of superior tone pedals and vre
frame, inaid with beautiful wood aud richly orna-
nenied with brass work.
ALSo-An elegant improved Cabinet Piano Forte
ROifc q Co. with a fashionable crimson silk front new
Il invented music desk, &C.
j. BrOwn, .jr. s. w. Finncy.
Noten,5er 90. sof
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

Isl The Standing Comt,ct Of TIE Nrtc.. I'd X
Society asssus, bs dues OF the Steot NirsiI
held on Monday, ihr 18th dtt OF Nov. 1916
This being the DAY .AcdL ~ the constitution of the Ma
iual Assurance Society aearst Gre briid.s ~ ~
Sti,e Of Virginia general meeting The s,, sor
" to be termed aud sufficient number of member, ~
person. or by PROXY. not attending 10 form ,ne
II was RESOiys by the Standing Committee aforesaid
in conformity with the section of the first artci
the >iii Constitution, that the said general eefin. n
adjourned 10 the first Nsnday IN Janusgy next -
PusLic NOricE, tberefore,is hereby given that M,
laid general meeting is Adjourned and stands sdjon,n
to the iirsi Monday in January next, (isi7O ,-h,a,
II Is particularly desired that there shall b. fl
meeting OF the Members of Society, as .f,a,s.
of the importance will be iad before them touc,
ing the interest ;uid prosperity of The institution
III ORDER OF ms SrAADiNG CoMMtT,rE
JAMES RAWLINGS. y. AEON,
al tie NJ. 4. Socie,v
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

N CHANCERf.-Ata Court held for Cumberland
L County, the 29ih day OF oct. 1916.
kenbin Cioptnn, PlqiHfir against VIM. COpton sa-
nue Copiau, Geo. Carson, James Anderson and Rich.
ard A. iNsOn, an infant, by Peter Rison his guardan
DGjci,duAts.
This day the plaintiff BY his attorney and the de-
iendands Nilam Copton and samuel Cioplon, hay-
ing 20 tlg act Of Assembly aud the Rnies OF this Conn,
a appearing the satisfaction of the Court that !ie
deeH9inis william and Samuel not inhabitants of
this commonwealth, ON The motion Ol Tie PLAINTIFFS his
Counsel, ~ Is Oraered OBd Dfcyftd That The said de
Pendants William aud Samuel do appear here Tie IN
MONDAY in January next and siswe! tie paiun'. iii
and tn Copy of this order be forthwith inserted m,
some OF the newspapers printed ~ the Cy Rich
moud. and continued for months succcssiyeiy, and
amoier cory thereof posted at the front door sftle court
house of this County.
Copy, Icsfc,
MILLER wooDSON, ir. d. c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

hNUR SAIE--An elegant COACH winch h;,s I,ern sols
time n USE hut is now in a good state Of ureserya
lion having been lately completely repaired. II
conmodous, and suitable for large family rs orig
nal cost exceeded thirteen htnared A0sf0rs--Witli the
Cariiage IS plated harness complete for 4 horses.
IN be sold either for cash, credit or will be
chancellor goods 1T par price.
n Enquire Of ne liiit0r.
November 40. ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
Form Of he arllsng 10 eons.ilalea proau Tor ~.

Form Of the usTtSng to cops.ilsiea proay for n.
ub1re Meeting:
- Member oi tue Mutual Assurance SocietN a.,,,s,
ire bulldogs OF the state rgnia do hera, r,n
stitute and appoint 10 attend the Gem,
Meeting of the said Society be held IN Richmond 80
the first Monday M January next, (ISl1 as proxy .,
vote aud act on behalf any business which ma
come before the said meeting, fully as If
sonaliy present. f'
Ia testimony whsroof---- hcrennto set - hama
and seal - the day If Isl
WITNESSES, (SealA
fS,.ilA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

EAL Personal PROPERTY FOR sAI,E-On the
hrst day OF January next, the Subscriber intends 10
sell al puDiic auction, on the premises the Tract of
i.aaa on which he now lives, lying both sides Of
iiaIuwale kiYer IN tue county of Albemare, adjoining
the lands ofJdgc Cd6eit The tuidoc Carter Ssjnnei
Dger and John Harris, containing by estimation one
thousand ana twenyone onehalf supposed TO be
cleaed-lics remarkably wella considerable propofti.
on oft low grounds aud none Of il washed OF called
ON Is large twoSiOry dwelling house. and convent
cnt out houses.
Twenty-Five SEGRcUs--inen women bows and Urls
funltnre, stock, plantation utensils sc.
The terms will he made known on the day OF sale II
Is eNpected however part cash the residue al three nm
nua instruments, upon proper security
The Sale TO continue from da day until the Objects
answered. CHAS. WlNGFIELD.
December 10. -o,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21
November 2t.

NERi VALUABLE LAND for Sais.->SiN- eivhibs .,
the Tract Of L0Ad formerly owned hy Col TurnS,
sonihall, dec near the city OF ,iyhmond somelimcs
called the DssihdEi, aud sometimes the B,;ck Hons,
Ir0ct, viii, on the 20th ,ay January next he oert
iof sale, AZ public ancton, in lots Of from two to ten
ores each, on credit offour eight aud fifteen non,bs
payable IN equal instruments. Negotiable notes viii, an,
proved endorsers payable in of the banks in Rich
mond, will be required for the first aud secoid payments
and deeds OF irs on the property will be required 10 e
cure the last payment " 81
Possession will be given. and the title of the ipgatess
OF the late Col Soutba conveyed every purchaser o
his comply ing with the terms sale. Wv
Inc Undersigned alone authorised dispose OF t,s
lands aforementioned. AL: MRAE " '"e
THO TAYLOR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

EtNRMERs BANK OF VIRGINIA.-Ag general meet
OF the Stockholders for the election of Directors
wiil be held IL the Bank III Richmond "Wednesday the
oih OF January next. WH.NEHERNIS, CASHIER.
DfcnMhcr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

n p plat the Lots above referred TO viii be eI
moed at The Merchants ConceH in this City, Tor
one fortnight before day of sale and win also on th,
day be ON The premises submitted TO the inspection OF IN,
person inclined To purchase.
December II. c-,ss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

VNHoLESALE COMMISSION SHOE STORE. over
w Mr.. Ason's China and Glass Store sorner Of 10Th
street, near the Eagle Tavern.
The Subscriber, agent for the manufactory offers
for sale AN assortment of LddieS bfiSsS amt Cidycns
SHOES- Also, Hens Morocco and Leather PUMPS
which Wi be sold on the most reasonable terms for cash
JOHN EATON.
NJ Dealers ia shoes hare thei,. orders an
s"sredior airy quantity, quality, or pattern ADORE
NOisNIber 70. 90 ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-12-21

NtE oneiS for sale his farm, adjoining The
n sweet Springs, i'll Monroe County which contains
3Ooo acres either IN the entire tract or in three equal
tracts as may pest suit the purchasers This land
tremely well watcred and has an abundant sorv of fine
TIMBER The soil IS teTe-and there is but small pro-
ortoh OF which is not arable and uone which willno
yied eXcec"s grassIhere is acres 81 cleared land
comfortable t'yo-stoTy Hyick{oc Is by ~ feet good
hitcch, sprniabouse, &c. Abopt 500 acres Of this
'a may ue converted at little expence, into rsra'e
watered meadow. It's vicinity the Sweet springs which
lsa constantly good market together with lis apud.
grazing OF lafAing, render II of most desirable
plantations west oftiie Blue Ridge.
fr Terms, application will be made the Pr0prie
tor. & ~ fF1yiS
Sweet SPRINGS. Va. Nov. 30. 62.lm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-14

of actual application, or os curiosity, can not only
aseer. tie Of trh every place
IN The ab,s, Ial,e COO but also any part the void,
and With itl industry. cuifvv' error thatsS
10 his knowledge, by thu r'iS laid Iovn-
1hcnuntrO aN1EalS ri la'on, Which have a. I
from sci, nr researches OF No. Eior, hc OH
lious every one. We sali mention
when a., tnheSare OF the lsitst importance. iSt
being eaueh, upon !ee shore o. baT larhoy, when
gale hos which ,rsveits liiot from ,eAtu.inS the
aseet tan.nt, Iva sueha ess- II the time OF nigh water,
might enable ie VEST 30 make her port safitywhie,
Without ts knowledge, would bc compelled Keep
20y. II hapr that siPs obliged Ia
surc, in order preserve the lives al those hoard
new every sraunaii knows te it the attempt b. made,
los sraer, (Which all unlikely happen, il the
unacQ uasd with the tides tie whole flood ~pid
heat upon the vessel, and make her perirpS wreck H. t.
She Is we'll gruwnei >hea extremity the lives oftcse
board ray bc oS'. liut the advantage ke deni,l.
Nhtn the time nriigh ksri and the ship As
shore thu yery top % The tluc she then igl
q, hens well eToutle,lai,d oy the crew, but proa.
by the eargomay he saved. 3d. In beating up channel
With head winds, in tide way, especially ud tnre b
shoals sands &c in Tire passage, the Knowledge OF the &C.
tual tire O! high water cas hardly ~ dispensed WITH.
We need recapuate instances; those We have
selected sfcentl, striking, indeed sufficiently cc
'on To slew the yery useful purposes OF these Tables An
EQUATION in minutes il given That
afisfom the influence. o' the upon the tides which bears
2 proportions TO THAI Oftle mooiias 10 s.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-14
GOLDEN ANVIL!!i
August oi.


UILLL4h1 j. COLE 81 Co.
AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN ANVIL.
EEAVE Just Received, by the Brig William and
D Ezra, from Liverpool, Handsome Assort-
nent Of lronmonyery, Cutlery, eSc.-Viz
Blacksmith'S Tools /; csnsisfinp Of
AnviIs, Bellows, Vices, Hammers and Screw
plates
Locks ofall descriptions
Screws, Brsas, Nails ana Tacks;
Bel-metsl Kettles
Carpenters Measuring Lines;
Window Glass, Y 10, XII, S1OXi2;
general assortment Of Fiiss & Castings
CUTLERY.
Pen and Pocket Knives, Knives and Forks:
Rszors, Scissors, Chisels, Primers, Gouges
Drawing Knives & AIDES.
FANCY GOODS.
Ladies' and Gentlcmen's elegant Dressing Ca
and Dressing Glasses
handsome assortment OF Teabsrss and Wal
ters;
Silver SfECTQCLES, with extra glasses,
to suit all ages;
Silver Thimbles
An assortment of WHTF'S ;--eonsistine OF
switch, crop, gig and carriage
Wovc Wire, for Wheat Sleeves
Wire Mead and Cookie Silters, &c. sc. &c.
Which viii be sold ON the most accommodating
terms.
n, y. THEY arc in dailyerbectatiop ofreceizd7tp
Gree and general assortment Of C.4Li'E.N-
I'ERS' PLANES.
August 81. s0-im
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-14
From he OAI0 Western Herald. ]
IMPORTANT LAW CASE.

For some time since, doubts have been enter
taiue as the power OF Congress to vest uris'iic
ton in the State Courts, To near ard determine
SEES and intracons OF the penal and revenue laws OF
the u States. The question WAS lately aissd IN
Virginia before the superior court ofthat Common-
wealth, and determination had adverse the urls
d;ction. The question was raised in the last court
of common pleas in this county and decision bad
verse to the jurisdiction. As this decision upon a
law question of much Importance TO the whole
countiy, have requested copy of judge Tappau's
opinion, and herewith enclose it to you or publics
ton in the Herald.
Yours Il
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-14
Cincinnati, ( o. .quy. es.
GAS LIGHTS.

It's extremely gratifying to find the light of scientific
search illuminating Western horizon. Much has heen
sand on the subject splendid Gas Lights in London, and
Of their introduction the Museums. &c Of
Git but, little wasi expected that should have the
pleasure. soeariy period. Of witnessing their successful
introduction into this place.
Our Steam Mill las been for several evenings past light
ed in handsome style With Gas Lights and Will. hci
continue be lighted IN THIS This event has taken
place much ii, advance Interpretation. iat ii would not
he pTrroserous To anticipate rir pleasure Of eg III
short TIME illuminated With Gas Lights.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-14
Polarization Of china.

The rev a. MORRISON, in letiei from Canton. d,tci
gam i.saJs-" have lud OCCASION stey % cyaminea are
st.s acroin, Df China which oOflins t'e popnnuof,
o. zach PROVING snf district asascerfare about The year
l7eJ. he Wf'e a1DHnts 90 NEARLY l43 millions. TlGs is
rf aic hall ol ~lint sir George sfagninn aas m.
flrnci te population. s. is liftly ,a il hiss in
creased uci f 81, because finc and civil warhavc been
ia qucL am persuaded that 80 millions are ~, many 81.
81 0tZrf 20 b. cotdercd AZ. Grnre n8a,s about 400
ilicus ANor all, id3 millions Of people great popn.
LaiiOn. The control pare and tc ts; arc The most
porh0is, kenngnan province CONFIRMS upwards OF 30
iiii1i, which IS fiort than tlic FsCrc nation. the
io0i from which took Ire account Is published b, auho.
lits.D