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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-02-14

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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-02-14

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

TERMS.
Reading, writing, arithmetic . e,o,
grammar and needlework, SiVS seSslon al advance.
Do. with geography and map2 -
ping, 10 40 90.
ANY ofthe above branches with
drawing, painting in water
colors, astronomy, use Of : Is do. do
the globes boteny elements
Unnatural philosophy, sc.
French language, 10 r. session, in advance.
Music ~ do do do
BoarfiDg II m,"nsn, nan payable
~. & A. J. MORRIS, Principals.
Stanton, Va Nov. 49, .03ts
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BoarGing

lust RECEIVED-l0 tierces 6 hhds. New-Orleans ST.
- gar 5000 lbs Prime Green Coffee : J.. y. Madeira,
Ienerlne and sherry Wine, in pipes and casks
casks Cl1ret Wine, and 80 boxes Goshen Cheese.
I" N0Tc-Prine New Orleans Sugar, in hhds. and
barrels iagnira, St Domingo and Old Java Coffee Loaf
son Teas-Stae's cargo Coeniac Braniy-sih proof Ja
maca, "indward Island and New-Rngland Rum and
resi- liaVahna Retailing Moasses-For sale, the
terms at our store fronting the the lower end
OF me hasln. VIZ. y. SalIH. & Co.
August 3. 1s,etf
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s .. ~ Aas 49,

NEW YORK LINE or PACKEFS.--The Subscriber so.
l ilciis The patronage Ofthe Merchants of Richmond
ln favor OF his lime o Packets which composed Of tile
following SchooneTs =
INDIAN HUNTER, Isaac Seaman, Master
LOGAN, Samuel Holmes, 4"
LfcURous, Isaac S. Seaman "
JANE, Wu. II. Nichols
These good substantial vessels and are
b. Masters of experience in their trade
Ihey VIII Keep the Office the Proprietor at NJ York
ana OF The Agens at Richmond, constantly informed OF
he stuaton OF their respective vessels aud give prompt
notice in each place Of their arrival, by which means in
suIance may frequently be saved.
In cases where deficiency Of freight nigh, cause deen
ton, the balance will be Immediately filed up on acconn
OF me PROPRIETOR 10 promote dispatch, they will load
III succession, and will proceed and from NeYork
direct. '
Passengers viii find the accommodations in all com
portable, aud in some, elegantand shippers will have
reason to be satisfied with the regard paid to their interest
IN the preservation aud care OF their goods.
CORNELIUS r. DUFFIH
50 " ak9-Hreet, Ncie- ork
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

CTAUNroN FEMALE ACADEMY-The rapid pro
gress of the Young ladies who the Seminary
curing the last two sessions has enabled principals
TO announce with confidence to the public that the mode
OF tuition adopted In the Academy has succeeded beyond
thef most sngnine expectations and has gained general
appreciation. Parents and Guardians therefore iny-
ted TO notice the establishment avail themselves Of
TIE ensuing session, which commenced on Monday the
18th inst Adults, who from cause have been de.
pfved of the advantages of very early education can
by short attendance be placed an equality with those
wio have studied during their whole juvenile DAYS The
branches taught are various and adapted to different
classes of learners embracing such parts polite litera-
Ie, arts and sciences, compose the education of ac
conplished females The morals and department ofthe
young ladies are also strictly attended to-
The Principals avail themselves OF this opportunity 70
lay befOrethe public, the opinion of the gentlemen corn
posing the committee at the last examination
The undersigned assisted in the atc examination 81
" the Stanton Female Academy. They were much grat
lied with tie progress OF many of the pupils They a-
prove Of the mode of tuition pursued blythe Teachers
whom they consider assduOus Giliqen in The per,
" Torrance of their duties and qualified to discharge
" them with proprety and ability. They are particular
ly pleased with Mr.. Mors's method of teaching C;eor-
" raphy by mapping. From what has fallen within their
" observation, they think the institution deserving of
public patronage.
BRIScOE C. BALDWIN
L. NADDEIL
A. WADDFTI
ROBERT WILLIAMSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

EREEN MOUNTAINS land, rOe sALr.-I VIII sella
~ Irnct Of J0ud, containing by recent survey 1900
acres lying the east side Of The Green MouIsin IN
the county Of Albemare, and adjoining the farms OF
Messrs. Wa.tcr aud John Coles
THIS lands part Of the Eaniscorfhg Irccf which s
beeFed 10 possess many advantages Of SOL and 81
uation as " LAND in the sttelt will be shown - my
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

NAIL GOODS.-J ilLidn Gily0t Is receiving
from London and Liverpool extensive and elegant
assortment of British DIZZY GOODS SC. suitable TO
fe season. carefully selected from the first houses in En-
Stand for cash, and will he sold on very reasonable
terms and convenient credits approved purchasers, in
town and country.
Also, quantity of very choice old Madeira Ulne,
in pipes hhds Or and half ar. casks.
septenber liz. S5-2aWa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

The SUBscRIrERs give notice that they have been an
pointed Agents for the above Establishments and will ~
tend to its concerns in this place.
ASA & JOSEPH OTIS
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4 GUS CONNhRf O6ersfor S0tc, prime New-OTlcans
- susar-Whne and brown HAVANA do.-losf2nd land
ana bhi.-togniac, peach and apple brandy-Janaica
antigua ana New-Engiand RUM--rectdcd and common
whiskcy by tie bbl. and hld.-Maders rcueri0c sher
~, Malaga, Port, Caret, burgundy aud Cram signe
WlNtS-hlaok pepper, allspice and gingcT-nulmegs
mace, cinnamon and cioves-NaItiniaue and hoti,cp
cordais lhfs quality Pbiladepia aud London Potter
French white wine vinegar. for picklesrIench cider
AieNandfia Crackers in kegs imperial young hysOn
aud Tyson lEAS-i00 boxes hest Spanish cigafs-fins-
catel and bloom raisns-prunes and hgsffcsh. ibefts
and almOnds-Caste and common soap-sperniaccfi and
tiiow candless salt by the sack-dO. iOose-ganpOtvder
ana shot.faccabau. rappce and Scotch snuffsuphuT,
alin saipetre aud saltsswee oil by the box aud bask
et-preserved fruits IN brandy OLIVES, capers and
cn9yies-lenons aud orangss-Al kinds OF Hest India
PHESERy ES-indgo, ~ blue and madder-spinuing
cotton by tie bale aud reiail-cOtfon and wool cards
JaIc"der md Cologne Tp0fer s several other articles
with large assortment Of HATS consisting Of
aud hne wool hais ladies and gentlenitHs
fur do.
ALsO-an assortment Of FRENCH BEAVER BATS.
The above articles Willie sold BY wholesale Or retail,
for cash or town acceptances.
November 10. 5wiw
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November 10. 57-2aE5t.
ENFrEEN HUNDRED ACRES or PRIME JAMES RI.
n YER LAND For SdIe-beinga part OF the well known
tract OF land OF Thomas Anderson deceased lying in the
county of Buckingham, miles above ITdlYeR and be-
low " 0rniStc-. and within mile OF the Fallsburg
mlisIhs tract OF land contains hundred acres OF
n'St rate James HiUer Lou-C5rouUdS the high land
IN point of value equal any upper country il
lies extremely level and free from stone and is com
pstey adapted TO the cutnre OF wheat, and tohao
co there IS on this desirable tract of KIND two settle
nehts, with onthouses convenient for
the accommodation of families with stables and tobacco
houses, sufficient to 25 900 weight tobacco
to advantage, with good barn threshnG machine
thereto about $50 acres OF land the greater part of
which are fresh and under good feaces.
As II Is presumed no gentleman will purchase withou
hrst viewing the premises, deem il unnecessary to
say ~ thing more o. its value.
For Terms apply to William Anderson or John Couch
who at present resides on the and-Ihe land will be
sold on years credit
ALSo-Wi sell, tire unimpropcd LOTS, lying on
the top OF the h in the town of LynchbuTe in most
desirable part Of the town, free from any hustle of the
town that NAV SecrreAlso. viii sell I-ipbey-hesc
III the town Of Lynchbnrg, setting the river bank 20
yards below the bridge by feet newly built of stone
walls, which must he of greater value than any.otfer
uneer house in town, its situation convenient 10
receive any Kind of Country produce goods free from
ire eNpence of drayagf TO Country Merchants-T For
Terms, apply 10 John Couch or Marshall ]. Couch.
November 10. 57-6t-
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-1ss5ss7..sz-zxzTsusczEs y,rstk ress

-, The ENQUIRER is published twice week gene
- aud three times d week during the session OF the
~ ~, iKrc-price, the same as heretofore We
Ndt, er anu,nn PAYABLE in advance. Notes oi Char
p't.ps uks (onIyJ will be received IN PAYMENT ihe
te viii guarantee The safety OF remitiing them by
Iii The postage OF all letters being pald by TIC W.T.
M papers will be discoatinuedHht at the discre
Editor until all arrearascs have been paid up
tom vhoeSe. wsuarantee the paycn; ri nine papers
~ receive a tenth gratis.
sh"" TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
~ one sqHare-firSt Insertion, 30 cc"fS-eScn con-
try, I5rcrfseGaent inserted sntiEh has either been
"a fr or assumed by person ia this city or rs
fnSir0ns.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

AT0TICE.-whereas many persons IN the habit of
IN putting back loading in my boat that rms from diff
1erent parts of the river TO RchmondThs is therefore
10 notify all such persons, that do consider myself
responsible for the safe delivery such loading neither
will | receive any compensation therefor.
PETER STRATTON.
Ppwhatan county Noyember6 51w7v
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

;-,,e OF deed of trust executed to'the Subscribers
X hy Jchn Taylor junior " secure DEBT dnc "iiiam
,,s SEMI particularly specified III the san ueen when
MOI :; ,ly admitted to record in the Geneal Count of
s,io-g.ll be sold the premises, to the highest
% for ready money, At public auction, on the twenty
w ~ situate lying being in the County OF Caroline,
on 81 Maopony Rver adlonns the lands Of Ga,swood
fuik NV isSniei ftzhush aud Theodorck Fitzhuch
.c cu. tobn Tayof and by him & his wife conveyed
80 aid Joln ryior junior, containing by estimation ci
sHc amrsrad acres be the same or less-The Sub
ven ,s;il only convey purchaser such title as IS
'esIeu =" r. NORRIS, Junr. ;,,,sto
THOMAS PRICE. I '''e''
53.2awtis
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

- ,.rance oi deed OF trust from Christopher Bates
| ~ rIi.ba Rider dated the 18th October l5iG-Wi be
,,t Tor sale by the Trustees, on the premises on I've
s aay of December next, or the ne%'rr day, 0nesixh
-, III the Poyatan Cotton Factory, lying IN the county
III po,vlIatan near Fine Greek Mills, ON the following
1;ras:-The purchaser 70 pay 400 dolls IN cdSh-2oo
, eana annual payments one the first May, 1918. aud
,be other the Isl May Islohc purchaser to give bonds
with approved security deed of trust or the property
10 secure the payment.
DAVID FLoURNoY, ! T,,sfccs
JORDON HARRIS. \
-Ic~c bo-2TffSH-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

TCDUCATioN-The subscriber will open School the
~ ensuing year in the upper end of Hanover, near
Anderson's Bridge the situation is surpassed by none
for its bcalthiness and excellence of its water. The
Latin and Greek languages, J.,giish Grammar, Geo
taught.
The price fc{tuiticy. per annun. fotthc Latp o,,t
Greek tGpgDdCeSw win he 25. For the other branches
= 20. The price for Beard will he 100 " scholar, T.
anniin, the subscriber furnishing Dcddng the pay
ineuts TO he made quarterly in advance.
The first Session will commence the 18th OF Janua
ry, and end ihe 18th of In'y The second Session
viii commence on the 18th of August and terminate
10Th of December. GENET ANDERSON.
1NOIeriJey TO- 572an,ffD-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

November g.. 52-witn
SrAUNTON AcADEMY.-The Trustees have great
- pleasure in announcing the atterinS progress Of this
stution, aud respectfully inform the public that the
next session will commence OH the l5h Noypnber.
l. ne Academy still continues under the superiater-
vance OF the Rev. James c. Wilson, aud parhoio1uey
fner, Esq The Latin aud Greek languages and Relies
Letucs will be taught by Mr. Wilson; The Latin corrsp
er few ELEMENTARY books, will consist of MARS Intro
AUCTION, Eadst Cesar, ovid vigil. Cicero Horace Lii
W Iacitas, Juyeia and Terence. The Greek Language
WI include the New Testament, Lucian's Dialogues
,ic Whoif OF Ncnopnon, Anacreon, IiOmer's Had and
Ions n Bellies Lenes compieiendng English Gram
nef Bairs Lectures and Logic.
- VI ruler viii teach Reading aud Writing, Arithmetic
~ every KIND, Enciid's Elements complete Comic sec
,s Algeha, Rectangular aud Oblique Angular Spheri-
vi fgononlery, (yh the method Of constructing the
sues for all its cases the Theory and Practice of Land
Surveying with different modes Of finding tire variation
VI me compass Rectangular and Ohiune angular Plane
iisohomeuy, Astronomy, Guaging. Diang. Navigation
~ uhe compietcst manner, Fertilization aud Gnunery
cosapy and the Of the Globes HOok keeping accor-
ns to the true Itaanmhod Of instrucng OF all sorts
aPs aud Charts together with the Of all kinds Of
@ Siding Rules, QnadraDs ,Sexants, Cuaging Instiu
The tuition fees will be The same as during the last ses
@ aud are to be paid IN advance to John Wayt Esq.
, treasurer, whose receipt must be produced at the
e of entrance can be had In private respec-
"re iamies on moderate terms.
., ~ ne Trustees have permanently Fixed the commence
tsof their sessions the 10th Nay and the 18th No
'eInber. each session to continue i've months.
SAMUEL CLARKE. secretary.
NoIlCE rs hereby given, that the Estate OF Elizabeth
Jones, deed. will be divided the Ist day Of Jauu-
IA ~, az buckingham Courthouse, agreeable 10 the
cd hdhetls Deed ofGilt 70 her Children. and record
rt he County Court of buckingham the 10th day Of
'ebtnary, 1906
aso requested that all those that are interested in the
No. estate will attend at the aforesaid Buckingham court
on the said Is day Of January. 1917 aud receive
"'' respective proportions Of theabo Estate.
mn SAMUEL JONES, Ma1ager.
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SrANARD & CHEW have removed to the store lately
= occupied 10y Messrs. ifHrpay Scott where they OF
fer for sale:
% hhds. New orleans, and do. st. Croix c1gar Of
superior quality; b5ls loaf sugar s hhds jamaica 4
20 bbis new Ram IL casks Hibber,s best IN stout;
do Taunton ale pipe Lisbon wine, old and fne Ia
vor 30 rngs green coffee 80 boxes mould candles a.
SIS and Cs 10 do. spermasCt do; so DO soap; hhds
excellent hsvanna honey 100 sacks salt containing
bushels each 100 boxes window glass realms cost
folio, toolscap and letter Pdper 100 bbls. behring's
branded No 90 crates and bids. enaniepd and pen
rit crockery, containing dining SETS boxes clo
coate 10 Kegs indigo; chests hysOn and Tyson skin
Iedsi tons bar iron assorted with plough plates
from the Brunswick FORCES 30 grind stones.
dISO-Madeira wine, in casks, deinjohns and bot
ties Champagne, Burgundy, Old Hock and Chateau
MargauN Uiafs-al warranted OF superior Quality-aid
if not approved OF trial. MAJ be returned.
Nnrrniher
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

NTOTICE.-By virtue OF trust t.sed executed 10 the
Subscribers by Cornelius Buck, for the purpose of
raising tile monies thereby intended To be secured-W
be sold cash. Thursday the 26th day OF December
next at the dwelling house Of the said Buck the remain
lne part pnsod of the TRACT LAND on which he at
present resides supposed to be about re hundred
a TRACT OF LAND, in the county OF Amelia, supposed
10 contain one Thousand and three and half acres
Attract OF LAND, in the county OF Chesterfield on the
TURNPIKE Road about six miles above the town of Man
ceester supposed to contain oghty-Rine dcres-zLEvEN
TRACTS LAND, lying in Patrick county, and ONE in
county of P.ttsylvana supposed to contain in the
gregae, t5r thousand four hundred ard Jortyone
cTeS
ALSO, 7Hirty-nine SL4VES, most of them young and
very likely large Stock OF Horses, tcS Cattle Hogs
ard eep-a large assortment of plantation Iools and
Utensils cHARIoT and Harness. great variety OF va
Unable HOUSEHOLD 8 KITCHEN FURNITURE, con-
tanning almost every article necessary and convenient
housekeeping.
The real estate will he sold subject to the eventual right
OF dover of MIS-. Buck.
Should the above property not be sold on the above
day the sale will continue from day day, until snGi-
cheney sold purposes cfte trust. and
yeucss OF the sale. RCS3'T. GRAHAM,
W. WINfREE.
ohar1 an rs. srtv,E- IA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

NToIlCE.-The estate OF William Hunt having been
~ committed Into my hands, BY the county court OF
&ecklenbuTg, to be administered according to law, all
persons having claims against the said estate, hereby
Requested present them to the SAID county court on OF
before the sd Monday in February next for adjustment
This advertisement will be plead in bar against all claims
presented thereafter. JOHN G. BAPTIST, ID. 5.
for JOSEPH TONNES, s. NJ. C.
November 6. uisxs
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TERMS.

" stanton, Oct. u, 1916"
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TX pursuance of Il deed of trust from Dabnes William
son to MS dated the 9TH Fcby 1884, OF reSprd in the
County CoVt of lenrico, OF us. viii sell, At
Public Auction, for ready money for the purposes in ~
said decd oftfus mentioned. Hanover Courthouse ~
wednesday the 18th inst al the Property remaining
sold, OF the said Dabney williamson in said deed express
sed BENJAMIN. SHEPHERD,
M. u. CHdj5BERLdYNE.
Norevbcr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-11-21

.NONAL John King respectfully Informs his friends,
ahu me public that he has removed 20 his
'Hisnt on the Nain-Srect fsgual distance between
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-08-12
Erom fhe Gieanor, Juiy IS.


A few days since, strangeriravsi
ling on foot, came 10 Mr.. Lawalrs !,
vern near the Wind Gap Of the Blue
Mountaih, a few miles from Eas,on
aud put up during the night with.
OUT mentioning his name or business.
he continued there several days 90
the Iith of July, he did not return az
usual 10 the house. and the landlord
supposed be had gone away wi:hsut
payirg his bin. On the 18th, some
childrep found his body dead in tho
woods about 100 rods from tie house.
a pistol and some ammunition, VAS
found by his body, in sach a situation
as ;fforded proof that the unfortunate
man had committed suicide. His
Clothing consisted OF brown coat, bot
lie green panisloons, dark spotted
vest, and halt boots.
His person was about feet 10 in.
ches high and well built There wa 8
about SO dollars in bank notes in his,
pocket book, but no papers that disco.
Ncr his rame or business.
From The description Of lost CT alb.
sent man, Pubiished In late Philadel-
phla Gazette, we have 10 doubt that
his person is John Loyejoy.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-08-12
EUROPEAN PAPERS.
Further skeleton Of The Ican contents Of
or Iore;Sn t!rinss.

The Dutch feet in the Meditcrra.
mean, Is TO be considerably augmented
a Russian merchant has purchased The
exclusive sale Of tobacco in Poland,
al the price Of 500 600 70 ms wear.
tor three years, and million annually
ior three years more, the Polish form
is IS cts. 8 mills Paris is filing with
strangers, irom every part OF Europe,
30 witness 'he splendid fetes which arc
20 attend the marriage of the duke cf
BerFfi from Eng land, it is computed.
there arc at least 5000 fashionabics -
among other presents bestowed on his
Industrious bride, at Marseillcs, we're
three robes, one richly embroidered in
gold, another in silver, and tIe third
IN steel i-the siaue of Henry IVtfi,
now erecting IN Paris, will be Of the
most inaGHifcent kind it is comput~
ed more than thirty tons Of copper
nave been alrca1y melted for this pur-
pose ;-splendid shows. tournaments
and bull fights, are also preparing in
spain, Tor the royal nuptiais which are
shortly to take place there ;--in the
lrIncipal square of the promenade, az
Cadiz. magnificent temple has been
erected. in front Of which are the busts
OF Ferdinand With and his bride; and
on the reverse side, arc those Of lSs,
IataGtf, Den Carlos, and his princess.
he flight Of steps ascending TO the
temple is supported and surmounled
by lions couchan', in admirable work.
manship; the figures Of conscicnces
tame. and mercy, at the four corners
OF The temple, will produce the most
STRIKING and splendid effect. The two
exchequeTs OF G. Britain and Ireland,
arc amalgamaied into one board, with q
vlce treasurer for the latter kingdom.
9YinS one deputy, thereby making a
saving Vi the salaries of five lords and
40 secretaries "A Circumstance un-
'ile atty TO Tbs peoce Of Sweden and
oatm marx, has lately taken place, the
- mer having captured and iofcibIy de-
a'ncd a Danish vessel complaints
nave been formerly made Of This trans.
9ciion, rrd restitution demanded. n
mtchine having been invented 10 Eng
land, Tor sweeping chimnies. pariia-
mcnt contemplate passing Law, pro.
hibiting the employment Of boys, for
that purpose this measure, though a
smuuy affair, is not unimpowant, since
the number and wrctcbedn css of these
children, have long been compIaine d
OF ;--the French government e Qua.
dalOupe, has been selected Count de
Lardenoy, goes out as governor, NJ.
Foulon d'ECotier, Intendart and cour-
seiior of slate, the Baron VatarIe, SC.
cond in command, M Koustagnenq,
commissary general
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-08-12
INTERESTING DOCUMENT.
Ertyacs Of a letter .fron, r II Lee TO
T. Jt6flaon dated PHILADELPHIA .Wov


T. J.Gel8on 9GtrG Philadelhhia .Nov
8 t776
Among thc various tificullies that
press on our country, know OF nonr
greater Than the wants OF ships and
seameD. Perhaps good basis for re :
medying the later mig It be an altera-
lion OF the act Of assembly fer bindine
out orphan aud poor children, and d.
rect that for some time at least the
whole OF such children should be bound
TO the sea. VViihout safe ports "a
build ships in, and give protection to
foreign vessels, oar trade must long
languish. Would il rot be proper
therefore, to make Portsmouth and
Norfolk Immediately as strong as car
non can render them by adding 10 ihe
guns already there as many from w |.
as will answer The purposes
Gen. Stephen tells me that the WORK
nc laid out AZ Portsmouth VIII put q!
properly managcd) that place in state
o! security from any force thar car
Came agains5 ii Tie cauncn are
oino use az York experience pro,i 2
lncoDtesiibly that ship will pass any forl
o. battery with case. when favored by
wind s, tide. The quantity of Seasoned
timber said to be in the neighborhood
of N osfolk, would furnisba plumber OF
fine vessels either for fighting or for
commerce
] think the large sea galies tia, Ger
ry such number of men for war and
forthc navigation part of the vessel
are well cootriyed Tor the defence Of
our by aud Tor raising seamen qoickIy.
send our navy board draught Of the
large gaIlies building here by order of
congress. 1t seems to me that for the
different purposes Of battery and ships
our country could we'll employ a thou
sand cannon. How very important is
Il that the cannon GouDdery on James
river should be pushed on with all pos.
sib!e yigor and attention. under.
stand Mr.. Balantine manages some
part Of these works " so my fears are
that very little may be expected He
will talk amazingly, promise mos; fair.
~ but do nothing 10 the purpose -
This, | fancy has been the case with
variety OF that genlie mans undertak
ings, but such condact 10 tie cabnor
business win ruin US. rm very ur
easy, own, on this account Let a
rave cannon small arms, gunpowder.
and industry. We shall be secured.-
But it is in vain to have a good system
Of goTsrDmsnt s4a good laws, ii VIC