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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-25

(EhONAL.-5frs. Broo5ae has the pleasure TO in
y form her Town aud Country Friends that size has
returned ~ her former agreeable suitable residence
en- the Till, the pr perry ofthe late william Marshall
ESD where size is ready to receive poarders and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-25

A LENANDER sIARP--You will take notice. that by
n virtue OF commission By me for that purpose Oh
sued, shall upon the 2ith day Of February next pro.
teeh az the Rising Sun Tavern n the city Of Richmond
~ O'Clock IN the forenoon 70 take the deposition Of
WIZ farfcti, to he read in evidence ir my suit against
YOU nov depending IN the Honorable Superior Coett OF
Nhancery for the Richmond District
BOYD MILLER, sprui,irg
partner gfBiHi0m Bro,rn & Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-25

fIhE SUBSCRIBERS beg leave 70 INFORM fheir friends
ana The public ;la hey have leased for term Of
{e"is tie TAVERN At Cumberland court house lately
p ny hr Thomas ilobson. They trust. that BY their
sehon ihcg will b. able 70 give general satisfaction q,
o.e who may bcgood enough favour them with their
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
The { eHntersig;J is-Casb!
WI LLIAM TlLLEY, Sd,

No. IZ4, IhsAnes'8ree!,
WILL ope a this day, a general assortment of
w Goods imported for the present and approsoh-
ing sc lson, ''ich ne will sell at low price, for
cash Only--au sag which
supel Gne, black, blue, brown, green and mixed
Brosdcloths; common do. do cassmeres. OF every
description al id price herseys, at 75cts per yard
Panes Sattii etts very cheap; black. blue, brown,
mixed and riped Stockngnet, from " to
l3s o tor the doubled yard Elsnnes and Baizcs;
RUSSIA Shee, ngs gnt complete assortment Of
shirtings Ca hcoes, Furnitures, Dimiues, CSm.
brio, Bomba rctts and Rattlneus Bandsnna, Bar
ceiona. and dadras Handkerohiets, common 90
Of every desc nptoh book strig, leno, lace, net,
pick, spidern ct, ano jaconet Musps very cheap;
Marseilles .stings, Is per Ct cheaper than be
bought IN iewport common do. Of all kinds
whre and L rown Linens do. Cottons Ginghnms,
striped and plaid black and fancy Lustrings: Rib
bons, best Id plain edged, satin do. Snchuws and
LustrinSs; I-Clo,hs ladies' and gentlemen's silk,
worsted and ! cotton Hose Italian Grape, 4s6 per
yd ladies | ndispensabes; superfne and common
Suspenders Combs, Fans, Buttons, Bindings, and
Ferrets; Sc ssors Pins. Needles, Knitting Needles
Hooks and !y !yes--and great number of other ar.
ticles, sInerous to mention.
Likewise
2 cases of Fomespun Cottons, brown snd w,te,
by the piece q n yard-very low.
uJr He calls loudly all those who owe him,
either By note book account, TO call and settle
the same imme aiately, as the demands against him
. are ,mperious
NewDOrt Ar ell Q, 1917.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
March 5, l8lY-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT authorizing the paymen, of q sum
OF money to TeskIe Savage and others.
Whereas, during the late war, captain Tea
kle Savage did volunteer his services and the
use of his boat to the officers commanding a.
Hampton, IN Virginia, and did, with the as
sistsnce Of some Of the militia stationed at
that place, and in company with the revenue
cutter commanded by captain Hsw, capture
one launch sHd two barges belonging to the
nemy, and made prisoners OF one iieutcn-
ant, one midshipman, one bostswain, and nj
ty.two privates and marines which boats
we're valued, by officers appointed by Gen.
Wade Hampton, commander at Norfolk, at
the sun OF two thousand six hundred and
forty.ive dollars, which boats and prisoners
were delivered 10 the proper authority oil the
United States:
De IL, therefore, enacted 6y he Senate and
House Of RehresentafiUes Of The q. Safes az
.fmeriea, in Congress assem6fed, That the
Secretary of The Treasury be, and he is here
by authorized and required, out OF any money
~ the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to
pay TO the said Teakle Savage, the officers
4od men Of the militia who served with him,
and TO the officers and crew Of the revenue
cutter aforesaid, or TO the .gent, OF such per-
'1ns, or their legal representative, where any
of them should be dead, the sun Of four thou
sand aud iwen'y dollars, 10 &c divided among
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
approved,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT for the relic, of the widow and
children Of Arnold Henry Doh'man de-
ceased.
Be il enaeted by fhe Senate and House q
Representatives e/ the UH'ied S!afes o/ lire
RIGA in Congress assembled, That here be,
and hereby Is, granted 10 Rachel Dohsman,
widow Of Arnold Hen,y = htmsn, tate oi
Steubcnvile, 10 the state OF Ohio, deceased,
the sum of three hundred dollars, annuaiiy,
during her life, payable quarterly, from S of.
ter the thirty frsI day OF December, ono thou
sand eight hundred and sixteen.
Sec. .. ind Be IL further enacted, That
there be, and hereby is grant. to each OF the
minor children of the said Dohr man, until
they shall respectively arrive at the age @!
twenty one years, the sum of one hundred
dollars, payable quarterly, from and alter the
Slst day OF Dec. one thousand eight hundred
and sixteen the said grants 20 The said minor
children shall be received and spplicd for
their support and education, and shall be ac'
counted for in conformi 20 the laws that
now are, or hereafter nay be in force In the
state of Ohio, providing for the management
of the estates Of orphans.
Sec. 3. ind be i: further enncfed, That the
grants herein made, shall be paid ou, of any
moneys 10 The easury not Otherwise app o.
priatcd.
March ?, iel7-.-Approvcd,
JAMES MADISON
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
JAMES MADISON.

AN fCT authorizing the psymen, Of sum
OF money 10 the state OF Georgia, under
the articles OF aGteem ment and eession be-
tween the United States and ths, state.
Be enacted 6y the Sens'e ard House Of
RehrseniotiVes u fhe United Siafcs Of .fae.
r'ea n CongrcsS assembled, Tba, there shall
be pad to the state Of Georgia, out Of any
net'ts Ia the treasury got otherwise sppro-
ptisied, sum equal TO the aIoount OF Missss-
s,ppi stock which has been or shall be receiv-
ed IN paymeT Of the public la:.ds IN the Mis-
sissIppi territory, until the payment OF one
million two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars, secured TO the said state by The articles
Of agreement and cession between the Unit.
cd States, and the state OF Georgia shall be
completed ; and the money hereby sppropii-
atsd shall be paid in the same manner ss 1t
tbc payments in the said Mississippi stock
had been made 10 money; Provided, That
the payments which shall be made IN pursu'
ance Of this ac, shall not in the Whole exceed
three hundred and City thousand dollars, and
the same shall DC repaid TO the Treasury out
OF. the nett proceeds of the sale Of public
lands In the Mississippi Territory before sny
Of the monies thence arising shall be paid Tor
the redemption OF the outstanding certificates
Of Mississippi stock.
March 8, ,lsl7--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

the aid officers snd men conform ably to the
priniples of the laws relating to The division
of pize money.
Sc. .. .fnd be 1. JErthey enacted, Tha, the
Sccrtary Of the Treasury is hereby au,hor-
ised o appoint an agent to distribute the mo-
ney 4nresaid, in the manner herein directed,
10 ths several persons authorized to reefivc
the slpse, Upon producing to the said satisiac.
tory ,v,dencc that they are entitled thereto.
Nlreh ;, lsiY--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
B ROAD CLOTHS.

THE subsc riber has just received large con.
j signmenl OF BROAD CLOTHS, Of various col
ours and quail tiles which he will dispose of whole.
sale retail very low prices Tor Cash, or sPprov-
ed Creditor will excha apge them for half and three
quarter blood Merino Wbo at falr prices Also a
Lot tnat he wi Exchange for Cotton Yarn, Cotton
Goods aud son IL articles of Country Produce.
On hand as "uGl--a great variety Of Domestic
Foreign Goods on favorable terms.
E. w. LAWTON.
Aprii /, lSi. (4w.)
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT for the relief oe Caleb Nichols.
Be u enacted by the Senate and House Of
Rehreseniatives Of the United Stafes Of .dn'e-
riea in Congress assembled, That the proper
accounting officers Of the Department, oil War
be, and they are hereby authorized to adjust
and settle the claim of Caleb Nichols, for
the damage done 10 his hOu,c and store, un-
der tho orders Of General McComb, in the
month of Sept. eighteen hundred and four
teen, a, Plattsburgh, in the state Of n: York.
Sec. 2. .dnd be h further enacted, Tha, tho
amount of such damage, when ascer;aincd,
shall be paid TO the said Caleb Nichols, out
Of any money in the treasury, not otherwise
appropriated.
March 5, lSiY--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
AN ACT for the relief of Henry Lee.

AN ACT for the relief OF Henry Lee.
BE IL enacted by The Senate and House of
Ret>s;eatofipes ef lAs Uaiied SIo!rs cf .dnne-
riea IN Congress assembled, That the coiiec-
tor of the port OF N York be, and he is here.
by authorised, uDdel the direction OF the Sec
re,ary oftho Treasury. to lipuida,e snd adjus,
the duties on certain cotton goods imported
by Henry Lee, into he said port OF N. York in
the month OF July last IN the ship Portsee, a
foreign bottom isom Calcutta, at the same rate
as il the said goods had been imported 10
vessel belonging to the u. States, with the
addition Of isn per ccDtum on the amount OF
said duties, coy thing in an act, entitled I" An
act TO regulate imports and tonnage" passed
April 27th, one thousand eight hundred and
sixteen 10 the contrary Notwithstanding
Mach 3, lsl7--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

AN ACT for the relief of Asa Wells.
BeH eaaelea by fhe Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of hr Urited Sfates Of .9nre
riea in Consress assembled, Tha, there be
paid 20 Asa Wells tbe sum Of four hundred
and eighty eight dollars and ninety FIVE cents,
on account Of the cos, incurred by him in the
defence of sui,s brought against him for acts
done in the discharge Of his duty as an>oficer
of the y. Statc,, and that the same be paid
10 The said Asa Wells, out of any money IN
the treasury, not othc wise appropriated.
March ,, iSl7--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
LAWS.
PUBLISHED Br AUTRoRITr.

AN ACT autnorising new addition Of The
collection of lows respecting the Public
Lands.
BE IL enacted by fhe S~nate and Horse Of
Representatives Of the Usised States Of .dme-
rIea ia Congress assembled, Tha, the Presi-
den, of the y. S. be, and he is hereby author
ised to Cause the collection OF laws, Iesolu-
lions and notices, printed under auth ority OF
an act "providing for the printing and dis,rib-
uting of such laws of the y. States, as res
poets the public lands," passed on the S!lh
day of April, 1910, to be revised, and the acts
passed, and b. laws formed subsequent to
the publication OF the SAID cole ctjon, and re-
latiDg 10 The public lands, TO oe embrsced
therein the acts to be digest and arrang.
cd in their proper order, and fifteen hundred
copies thereof 10 be pinned, AID preserved
for the future disposition of Congress.
Jan. 20, lsi7-Approved,
4
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
'-HpproVcu,
JAMES MADISON.

AN ACT making an appropriation for open
ing and cutting out a road therein describ-
ell.
BE IL enacted by the SENATE and House Of
RehreserfchUes Of the United States Of fine
RIGA in Congress assembled, That the sum
OF fous thousand dollars be, and the same is
hereby sppropria,ed, end payable out OF any
monies in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, for the purpose Of opening and cut.
ing out a road from Renyoldshurg, on Ten
nessee river, in the state Of tennessee,
through the Chiekasaw nation, to interscct
the Matches road near the south end OF the
Chicksssw, old town, agreeable TO the survey
and marked lines heretofore made by Mcssrs.
Johnson and Dickson, commissioners ap-
pointed by the Prcsiden, Of the y. States
and tha, the opening of said road shall be
upder the direction of the Secretary Of War.
March 3, lSl7-Approved.
JAMES MADISON
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

AN ACT authorizing a subscription for the
printing Of tho tenth volume Of the pub
lie documents.
Be if enacted by the Senate and House Of
Rehresenfanues Of he United States Of
.dneriea, in Congress ossembieS, That the
Secretary Of State be, and he is hereby au.
thoriEed TO subscribe for, and receive for the
use and disposal Of Congress, FIVE hundred
copies of the tenth volume Of public doeu.
ments, proposed to be printed BY Thomas b.
Wait * Sons. The Aforesaid volume to be
delivered 10 strong leather binding, at the
Department Of state, at the rate Of Two dol.
lars and quarter for each Eve hundred pages
contained in the same.
Sec. 2. Ind BE- IL further enacted, That the
SON Of one thousand five hundred dollars is
hereby Appropriated for the purpose sfore.
said, to DC paid out Of any money 10 the treas.
ury not other wise appropriated.
March 8, lSl7-ipptoyed,
JAMES MADISON,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
AN Act for the relief Of George Buck
master.

Be H enacted ey khe Senate and House ef
RenresenfGnves Of the United Sfafss Of Amer
ica, in Congress assemsteG, That tho count
ant of the Navy Department. be and h, is
hereby authorized and directed TO audit and
settle the claim Of George Buckmasler, OF
account OF whale boats furnished The Uoitee
States at ~. york, by order Of General
George lizard, aud 10 allow him, in the Acs~
element thereof, the value OF said boats.
Sec. 2. md Sc 10 Further enacted That the
amount thereof, when so ascer,aiped, shall
be paid to thc said George Bocknsster out
OF any money in the treasury, not otherwise
appropriated.
March ,, iel7.--Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
" T. NJ y u = II >.
WILL lam CALLAHAN,


Has just received, by the Iates, arrivals
at N. Yor {, from Liverpool, some NRw Goops,
Among agldch are
Balloon Furn nre Dimi. Fancy super super lace
ties, ground do.
Cotton Shrtin rs, high & { Do do. do. check DO.
low priced, Super6ne furniture do.
IL quar- ter COT nterpsnes, Ladies and gentlemens
13 do do , worsted Hose,
IL do Marse lilies Quilts, Girls and boys white and
~ so do. cord do. all Of which
13 do. do. are of q very superior
Undress'd Cahcoes, quality.
sup sup blk lace ground Jsconet and camb. Mus.
brown and yellow fan. Inns.
ces do Imitation damask Shawls
Chints stripe: do. Rich plaid do.
Fancy check do. Mourning do.
.dso-7 } and 4 4 IrIsh Lincns.
Likewi,e, on hand,
A quaint ~ of Cu,lety-Hard-Ware-
few crate Crcckery Ware.
.aso--lO tasks of Colmensr Wine, all Of which he
will sell lo> for cash. NewYork money and Trea-
sury Notes taken at par
Newport. Dec. l8 It'll
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

JAMES MADISON.


AN ACT for tse relief Of Robert Burnside.
BEn enasfeS by the Senate and Hoase er
Rerresenfntipes Of rae United Sicies Of finer.
iea, in Congress assem6iea, That the Sscrcta.
ry of the Treasury be, and he i, hereby au.
thorised to cause 70 b. paid to Robert Burn
side, the nett amount paid by him for tho
use Of y. States, in consequence Of q Forfeit-
urs incurred by importing certain articles Of
British merchandise from Liverpool toto
NewOrleans, in the year one thousand cigho
hundred an eleve., and that the sum not ex-
eeedinS six thousand five hundred dollars DO
appropriated for this purpose, TO be paid out
OF any money In the treasury not otherwise
Appropriated.
March 3, ,!si7-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

AN ACT for the relief Of certain officers.
BE n enacted by fhe Senate and House Of
RthresentahUes ofkhe United States Of Ame-
RIGA IN Congress 0ssem6ied, That the Pay
master General DC authorized, aud is hereby
required to pay tho general staff (the yolun.
,eer aids excep,cd) Of the Governor Of the
Illinois territory, while in service in the year
one thousand eight hundred snd twelve, and
that to each one be allowed the pay and emol-
umen,s of Major Of Infantry.
March 3, l8l7.-Approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
AN ACT for the relief of Madame Mons
friaul

trieul.
Re it enacted BY the Senate and House Of
Rehresentutipes Of the Unired Sfofes Of .dmrr.
ieo, in Congress assembled, That the addi-
tionai accountant OF the War Department.
be, and no is hereby authorised and directed
to audit and settle the claim of Madame
Montrieu on account of the injury done ,o
her plantation by the erection Of public
works of defence on the same, by order Of
Major General Andrew Jackson, and 20 allow
her in the settlement thereof tho value Of
such injury, upon terms that may DO equits-
bic and jast.
See. 2. hnd be IL further enacted, That tho
amoun, thereof when so ssce ertsincd, shall be
paid to the said Madame Montrieul out OF any
money in the treasury not otherwise sppro-
ptiatod.
March ., l6lS-approved,
JAMES MADISON.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

hlNKY nUGGLES,
Offer, for sale, on Lyons Wha.h
sH7 X o Shocks
40 w. @. fiogshesds
6o,0tpO feet MerchantAble Boards and Plank
5V0J do. 3 inch Plank
10000 do. clear Boards and Plank
10000 do. Joist
$4,000 10 Timber
1000 Cedar Rails
100, 600 Sh,Dgles
% % Lalhs
l,tEO Clspboards.
.Nsubarf, Fan 1. 1917 5m.
- PR...yII.sG, " eH kiEgs, eTteufed ~
a safi.fasis ~ nazssr, az t!is Office.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
Und, srwood g Stevens,

INFORM Il " pubic and their friends, that they
i have rem, wed one door south of their old stand,
where they lrry on their business Of
PAIf 7YING and GLAZING,
N all it's various branches.
They ik ezvise offer sale--as low as can be
purchased the state, the following, together With
Q great mum Der of other articles
London VIII ite Lead, Ltharge,
do Red cad, Prusslan Blue,
Dlack Lead, Dutch Pink,
span sh Wb lite, hose Pink,
Paris White Smait,
Spanish Bro, sn, White Vitriol,
Purple Brown, Gold Leaf,
Venetian tie, l, Gam Shellack,
French Yello ", Linseed Oil, boiled or
English Yeilo W, unboiled
Chrome Ye!iC w, Spirits OF Turpentine
Patent Yellow, Black Varnish,
verdigrise, Bright farnsh,
Umoer, Copsl Vsrnish.
G-TB, sem ling the dimensions Of vesse, house or
.oms, their friends can be supplied with suftieen,
quantity Of 'sint and Oil tor the same
They rsqu est those who have account
year standin to call and settle them.
Ne sport, u, q
Thames sire ct, No. lt6.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23
AN ACT concerning the navigation Of tho
United States.


AN ACT concerning the navigation Of tho
United States.
BE H enacted by tie Senate and Reuse Of
Rehresenfatives Of tie United States Of Amer
ica, in Congress assembled, That after tho
thirtieth day Of September next no goods,
wares or merchandise shall be imported into
the United States from any foreign port or
place, except in vessels of tho United Statcs
or 10 such foreign vessels as truly and who'll
iy belong to the citizens, or subjects OF ihse
country OF which the goods are tho growth,
production, or Danufacture or from which
such goods, wares Or merchandise can only
be, or most usually are, fret shipped foe
transportation PROVIDED neverfheiess, That
this regulation shall not extend to tho YES.
sells of any foreign nation which has not q.
,:optcd, and which shall not adopt siwilap
regulation.
Sec. 3. And be IL further enacted, That oil
goods, wares and merchandise, imported in.
TO the y. States contrary to tho true intent
and meaning OF this act, and the shiP or ves~
sci wherein the same shall be imported, to-
getber with hor cargo, tackle, apparel, and
furniture, shall be forfeited to the u. States {
aud such goods, wsres, or merchandise, ship
or vessel, aud cargo, sball be liable TO bo
seized, prosecuted sud condemned, In liko
manner and under the snno regulations,
restrictions and provisions, a. have boen
heretofore established for tho recovery, COL
lection, distribution and remission Of forfeit
ures to the y. States BY the several rcveuuo
laws.
Sec. 2. .fnd be IL further enacted, That sf.
ter the thirtieth dsy Of September rext, tho
bounties and allowances now granted by Law
to tho owners OF boats or vessels engaged IN
the fisheries, shall be paid only on boats or
vessels, the officers and st least three fourths
Of the crew Of whitsi shall be proved TO the
satisfaction of the collector Of the districs
where such boat or vessel shall belong,to DO
sitisens Of the United States, or persons not
the subjects Of any foreign prince or state.
Sec. 4. And be IL Further enacted, That no
goods, wares or merchandise, shall be i'm
ported, under penalty Of forfeiture thereof
from one port Of the y. States, In vessel be-
longing wholly or 10 par, TO . subject Of soy
foreign power but this clause shall not 10
construed to prohibit the sailing Of spy for.
eign vessel from ono to another port Of tho
u. States, provided no goods, wares or mer-
chsndize, other than those imported 10 such
vessel from some foreign port, end which
shall not have been unIeden, shslI be sicd
from one port or place TO another In the Y.
States.
Sec. s. md be it Jnrihsr enacted, That Of.
, ter the 3oth day of September next, there
shall be paid duty Of Fifty cents PEI ION up
on every ship OF vessel Of the United States,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-04-23

Has just received, by the latest arrivals
at N. Yor {, from Liverpool, some NRw Goops,