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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-27
JamesiolOn Female Seminary Lo'tery,

FN,HS splendid Lottery, the Scheme of which is excel
Il led by none. The grand objects for which this Lot
tery was granted subjects well worth public patron
age The funds be raised by it for the erection Of
building for the treble purpose Of female seminary,
n church, and masonic hal-If these are objects
thy of public support, humby ask it. The arduons
task Of the agency ofhe lottery devoyng on an ndiyid
nal Is hoped sufficient apology for the drawing
taking place last fall There is obstacle to pre-
the managers fixing day for the drawing emily
wish TO settle with those gentlemen who have had the
goodness assist In the sale Of tickets. Mr. Wh-
c. LIGoN will call on them in few days, for the unsed
tickets. Tickets in different parts of the state and
perssus at distance, wishing TO become adventures
Sow be supplied In future tickets can only be had
of the subscriber, and IL Richmond and Petersburg..
Present price Ss-but will shortly advance.
II Persons Wishing to become large adventures, can
be it'll tickets on credit by giving good
endorsers.-Apply 20 Mr.. JOSEPH TODD, Richmond,
to EDMUND BOOKER Treasurer.
IameAfnWn Dee u ....7Otf
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EducatiOM.

~ TERRELL respectfully informs his friends and
VI the public that the classical department OF the
Seminary, which is under the superintendent Of
himself and Mr.. wM. r. POLLARD, will, the ensuing
year. be committed to the of MIR. X. DABNgY.
The talents literary aitainments ofMr. DabRey be-
Ing generally known and appreciated 1t is Thought
sufficient 10 remark that he q,aied t. teach the
French aud italian languages in addition to the Latin
and Greek He Is also acquainted with botany aud wish
form evening class for this study The several
branches of English and Science, which usually form an
Academy Education. will he taught 10y c. Terrell, who
also furnish few boys with board. Termsas here
tofurs. Dec. II. ....7oSt
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n The ENQUIRER Is published twice a week, gene
rally and three times week during The session Of the
yfyfc yfeisLtc-Proe the same rs heretofore, IlUe
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tered Ranks (onfy) will he received payment The
Editor will guarantee the safety Of RENTING them by
mali the all letters being paid by the writer's
k No paper will he discontinued lhut at the discre
o the Editor until all aearases have been paid up
f wboeverwiil guarantee the payment ofnino papers
shall receive a teaih gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
- One Sqydrc--Ffrst Insertion, rs esnfs-edeh
continuance, so ce,!fs.
Va Idrerfiselaenf inserted until IL has either been
paid for assumed by some person IN this city Or rs
enrirons.
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'Yhe PresiAent & directors

Or the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF RICH
" MoND have this dag DECLARED dividend of nine
per cent for the last months that part Of the CAPT
tai stock paid m which will be paid to the stockholders
their authorised agents, and after Friday the 20
day OF January next, at the Office of the company
The Stockholders of this institution will please take
notice that poll will be held atthe oiceo the compa
NY Tuesday the 9th day January next for the cleo
tion of FIFTEEN DIRECTORS to serve for the ensuing
year to open at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and shut O'Clock
P.M BY order of Tie Board
Dec. n. 705t A. CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
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December n.

IN cHANcERY .-neckleHburg County (Noy) Court
1871
Arthur Moody, William Moody aud Miles Hall.
Plaintiff,
AGAINST
DruTy Ragsdale Cornelius RagSdaie Jno Ragsdae, Sher
wool HarTiss Juda his wife Nicholas MealeT n 'rab-
ny BIS wife, Richard Colin & Rachel his wife, Robert
Rarsdale, Huiehins Eurton John Button, Rachel Bur
Ton. Samuel Burton, Amos burton. Sally Burton Mar
tha burton, frances Burton, Susannah Burton aud Ro-
bsfl Boyd DefsHddRfs.
The defendants Cornelius Ragsdale. John Ragsdae, Ri
chard Rolls & Rachel his wife Hutcbins Burton. John
Burton, Rachel Burton Samuel Bnr,on, Amos Burton,
Sally Burton Martha Burton Frances Burton and susan
i Burton having entered their appearance accord
tDgto the actof Assembly aud the rules ofh Court and
~ appearing to the satisfaction Of The Court that they
no inhabitants o. this Stateon the motion Of the plain
tits by their attorney, II Is
ORDERED, That they appear here on the first day %
Marc Gourmet, AID enter their appearance aid an
the pianths BILL and give security for performing
the decree Of The Court and that copy ~ this order be
ius erted IN some newspaper printed in Richmond or Pc
shnrg fOf two months successvely and posted al the
ifOat door ofihc Courthouse OF tie said comfy.
a cOpy.-Teste,
JOEL WATKINS. u. &.
December n. 7o-est.
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"A Situation Wanted.

A PERSON who has been bred 4 FARMER, wants EN-
IN ployment in that capacity. A line addressed to
ID, aud left this office, will be Immediately attended
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Eop AnnAoM, Niveet.

F~ rte fine fast smiling Slip
go INDIAN CHIEF Capt Watson, ioI freight
1faecAAs l Of ahont 2oO hoe-heads tobacco apply 10
y oltcr& Atlissgg, Pe,crsbfs, oF
: cOIQJHOUN & co.
Decemter2. 0c--tf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

'Ehe Eixercises
1NF the SELECT SEMINARY for the instruction OF
" Young gentlemen aud young ladies, will be resun-
ga on the rst day Of January the dwelling house Of
che subscriber on n street.
Dec. II. 702t HERBERT C. THOMSON
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70 the ladies &Gemtlemen

ar Richmond and its viciniiy.-An active, intelligent
W MAN, native of ireland, who has been regularly
bred Horticulture agriculture, and is thoroughly
versed in thsr various branches in the modern aud most
improved system having had twenty years experience in
abe best improved districts of Ireland and England hav
ing part his time unemployed wonld devote it TO
lady gentleman having taste for landscape gardening,
hot and green houses, &c. &c.-He has cultivated and
Improved extensive denesnes bringing to maturity the
fruits and flowers from months than
iflet nature also various plants and frnits wholly
foreign that changeabe climate, to the greatest per-
fcion. He processes general knowledge of the
~ businessand will feel himself happy in country to
which Providence has been bountul, to promote the
knowledge Of useful, amusing and most beautiful art,
among an enlightened and respectable people.
krAuy commands left at Nj. CODY'S Soda Water =
tabshmeBt c0rneT of aud 10th streets will meet with
atteutionaDd the advertiser would attend day in
week, one day in month"; otherwise IL requested.
December n. ....T0-St
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IN CHANCERY.-M ecklenburg County (Nov) Court

IN cHANcERY.- Mecklenburg County (Nov.) Court,
n 1917
william Boyd, sen'r and Mary Freeman, administra-
uix OF Gideon Freeman, deceased, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Philemon HUT, IIos. Norment, and VIM. PetIus,
Ds)eHddatS
The defendant Philemon Hurt not having entered his
appearance according TO the act Of Assembly aud the rules
OF this Court aud appearing to the satisfaction Of
Cont that he isb)t iHhabant of this Staie-on the
motion Of the plaintiffs by their attorney, II is
ORDERED That he appear here on the first day OF
March Court next and enter his appearance and answer
she plaintiffs bill and give security for performing the
Of the Court aud that copy Of this order be in
serted in newspaper printed in Richmond or Pc
terbuTg for months excessively and posted az the
front door Of the Courthouse Of the said county
copy-TeSfe,
December n. 7ewsis
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-10-22

sion and habits OF saidier he is asso-
cisted with known towards; his assa!-
ants are vigorous, sudden and bold; he
is CONSCIOUS of guilt; he has dangers to
dread of every form, present and
futurs-prisons, ropes and gibbets, as
well as sword and FIRE /; he is surrounded
with the darkness OF night; and the She
riff, and the hangman, and the whole posse
comitatus may be at his heels. Without
moment for reflection, is it wonderful
that, under such circumstances, he should
-" run and roar, and carry his CUTS away
with as much dexterity as possible "-
Yet, even here, surprised as he isr and
deserted by his companions, he endsa-
vors at resistance; for all bis compa-
MONS run away, and Falstatf, after blow
or t,ro, runs away Also" A laughable
proof that the best courage. as we'll as the
best wit, may be made a Jack client OF,
when it is on an i'll employment.
On the whole, in support of his courage
appear his knishthood, bis pension, bis
general character as a soldier, alter up.
wards Of forty years service, his sstima-
ton with his brother officers, his assist
ing in councils of war, even where the
king presided, his easy and unembarras-
sed depoi tmen, in the heat Of desperate
battle, and, which is Of very great weight
in his favor, his own soliloquies in the
very midst Of danger, when none could
hear, and when, BY consequence, he had
no temptation to disguise his real feel
ings. In all these points his courage is
supported BY very clear and honorable
proof..
Against it are his counterfeit;death in
the battle with Douglas, which, after
what has been submitted, will appear
scarcely an imputation; and lis disgrace
at Gadshill, which, considering the an
commonly well laid and we'll executed
scheme against him, it was hardly posi-
bile for any elevation of Wit or courage 10
avoid.
Surely, after this statement, it is rot
too much to Say that though he was "Jaek
with his familiars," he was /" Sir John
with all Europe;" and that, though "not
absolutely John Of Gaunt," he was very
far from being constitutional coward.
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London, Z4i.
Extract from Bremen Price Current OF
August cath, received at the Baltimore
Merchants Cefiee House.
Coffee, Java, sOasl-supports q lively
demand good ordinary Domingo com
mands 90 gs fine ord. 20 8 g. Our
stock is Indifferent, and no sufficient sup
plies heing expected from the W. lndla
islands, prices are anticipated TO support
firmly the elevated stand.
Sugars, Eng. double ref. e0M2s-are
not less demanded; while Havana IS
sold at 16 I-2 gs; holders demand 17gsj
yellow at ls4a5g s; MuscOVadoes are
greatly wanted.
Moiasses, British 100 lbs. 9 2-S-are
scarce and sell readily. There is now
lively demand for
Cotton, Pernambuco, As Ave Oh.
tanned 81 1-s Is for middling quality OF
Louisiana--first quality would likely
command SO gs. Our market has not al
tered for
Tobacco, Can. yarinas, per ID l Sd
the old descriptions are running short,
and support hig Oh prices our supplies Of
fresh Maryland have as yet been but in
different We sold fresh Kentucky at
from IL lie to 10 gs; stems ale some
what lower.
Whale Oil, Greenland, p st or S l-2
call. Ri. SSaSS LIS in brisk demand
the whale fishe' les having in general pro-
we'd very short this year-South sea oil Is
willingly paid with s9 gs; Sea elephant
oil with S0aS0 10 gs.
Ashes. pot Ame lean pr. 100 Id. Is
ale still rather dull.
Rum, Jamaica 70 a e0-sells but slow
", but prices support their stand.
Logw God, is now in better demand
god quality finds sale at sgs.
Drugs a d spices have not altered in
their favor.
Imports of American and colonial pro-
duce from the opening Of navigation to
the end of July.
Coffee, sl57 casks, 22760 bags.
Cotton 1929 bales, 1875 serooDs.
Hides, b. A. 256SS pieces.
Indigo, l72 chests and ST sermons.
Quercitron bark, Coz casks.
Ram, 1894, puncheoEs.
Sugar, 2s06 casks, CLOS boxes, 1919
bags.
Tobacco, SOFA, hhds. 525 serOons, 1874
bales, 767 cannisters.
Tobacco stems, 1881 hhds. ssS bales.
Tea, 1884 chests.
Whale oil, 1855 casks, 6ss barrels
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Lyrchburg, Oct s.
VIRGINIA STATE IMPROVEMENTS.

VIRGINIA slhlE MfhoNENENiS'
The patrons of the Echo will learn with
satisfaction, that MIR. Baldwin, the prin.
cipal engineer to the board of public
works, ar. in Charleston, on the Great
Kanawha, on the 2sd ult. having made
an accurate survey of the James River,
from Beale's Bridge, near Pattsnsburg,
to the mouth of Dunlap's Creek, and
of the road from thence to the Great
Falls of kanawba. He found it prac-
ticable to make all excellent road on
this rout which will probably be con-
structed at less expense than any other
turnpike, from the great quantity of ma
terials Of all kinds with which the coun-
try abeuuds. After taking the latitude Of
The Falls Of Kanawha, he has made SUI.
vey of that beautiful and interesting river
as far as Cbarlestown. noting the nu.
merous Salt Works on its margin, now
in full operation, and making at present
at the rate of more than halt million of
bushels per annum at the same tune
measuring the road on the side oil the RI
yer with great care and attention. He
and his party proceeded down the river
in two boats to Point Pleasant and will
probably terminate their laborisus under
taking at that place, at which the Kama
VIVA and Ohio form junction. Echo.
Washington, Oct. Is.
We understand that treaty was sign
ed at the foot of the Rapids of the Miami
of Lake Erie on the e9th ult. by gsver-
nor Cass and general Macarthur, com
missioners appointed BY the president OF
the United States, and the chiefs OF the
Wiandot, Delaware, Shawanoes, Seneca,
0ttoway, Chippeway, and Potowatamy
tribes of Indians by which these tribes
have ceded to the U. States all the lands
which they claimed within the limits oil
the state of Ohio.
II is understood that the Indians now
residing on the ceded lands will not re-
move from them, but will remain and be
subject consequently to the laws Of the
state of Ohio, and those Of the United
States. They have reserved to Them
selves within the coded territory NUM-
Der of separate tracts of land. amounting
altogether to about three hundred thou
sand acres, which is to be held by them
in fee simple, under patent from the
president of the United States, and sub
ject to be alienated with his appro.
baton, but to be exempted from tag
alton, so long as it remains Indian pro-
perty.
This treaty, whether considered in its
fiscal, political, or moral effects, may be
considered as one of the most important
which has ever been entered into with
our rcd brethren. The quantity OF land
acquired is betwscRseven and eight mil
liOu Of acres, equal in quality and situa-
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coffee and. raw sugars. The former is
current, West India II. o5 to l io oL
per h.; the latter sol. to ooi. per cn aoo
ID. brown Havana sugar, 90 to os.. !;
white do 70 to s5f ; pepper, 50 TO 93i
per ID. all in entrepot. Exchange on
London, 24i."
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E.rtract ola letter from CaUnpors, East
Indies.

Ertract ola letter from Ca,cnpore, East
Indies.
owe next visited iavorite residence
of the present Vizier, called MOobargick
MunznI, a small house on the bank of the
Goomty. An officer having expressed
desire to see an elephant aud crocodile
fight, which had been previously talked
Of by the Vizier, ard bis courtiers, his
excellency had the goodness to send to
the river Gograt and ordered several to
be caught aid brought on hackeries to the
Goomty. We walked from Moobarr ok.
.Munzul over new bridge of boats with
wooden rowers, battlemeIts, and embra-
cures for cannon upon it, to the opposite
eide, and there was an immense alliga-
tor and middie-sized crocodile alive, with
several of the latter lying dead. The e.
Elephants were brought up to the crodo-
die, aud one Of them trod upon it with
his foot, so as almost to crush it; altho'
the crocodile screamed with pain, it re-
covered. The elephants could not be
made to attack the large alligator, than
which more hideous monster cannot be
imagined, with a prodigious long head
and sharp teeth; the elephants approach
ing near to it, carefully rolled up the pro.
boscis into the smallest possible circum,
ference, and whenever one came near,
the alligator made snap at the probos-
els, or one Of the legs Of the elephant -
the jaws meeting without Selling any
part of the animal, gave smart sound,
that might have been heard at some dis
lance. A country dog was then brought
and tied near the alligator, who got il
completely in his mouth, the dog at tunes
escaping out, attacking and biting the
monsters nose, or substance at the ex-
tremity Of the upper jaw, making it bleed
freely, although at one time u.s dogs
hind foot was in its mouth: however, the
alligator at last got the dog again in his
mouth, and gave it So severe crush be.
tween its long and formidable teeth, that
the deg appeared dead water was then
thrown by Chestees upon the alligator
and dog, and the latter liberated trom the
mouth OF the monster; when, to our ye-
ny great surprize and pleasure, up rose
the dog, and ran OF; this occurred with
two country dogs, and both got of safe.
1t was not a very gratifying spectacle,
but certainly very curious one."
Extract Of a letter from St. Helena,
dated in June last 80 Madame Bertrand
continues the same gay creature as ever.
She was brought to bed few days ago.
Buonaparte paid her Iying-in visit. She
took her child ia her arms, and presented
it to the ex-emperor, saying, "sire have
the pleasure Of showing you srsat Curl
osi,y-in word, an unique-'he first
stranger that ever was allowed to ap-
proach your majesty in this island, with
out permission from the soverno., or an
order from the secretary Q! state" b.
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brighter ara Brighter through all etefh'-
tv." Some may saw enthusiasm! en'''u-
siasm! others, perhaps. may say -'He
Lord knows his own time and means.-
He does and say now is the time, and
now is the glorious day of salvation !
would ask, Is it possible that lie who SUI
fered little children to come unto him
will not smile upon that institution which
contempIatcs the instruction OF poor Ut
tie abandoned orphans, to teach them to
reverence Gods holy name, to reverence
his holy Sabbath, TO frequent his house Of
worship, and teach them to bow the Knee
to the king of kings aud lord Of lords, to
instruct them to read the word oil uou'
to teach them all social and moral duties,
and, above all, to teach them the way
from earth to Heaven. Had the voice
Of an archaugel, | would sound from shore
to shore-awake, Christians, TO your
posts aud the. most glorious post, next
to minister OF the gospel, is Sabbath
school teacher, actuaIed from pure and
heavenly princii les. If this is enlhusI-
asm, may itbe my happy lot to remain
an enthusiast, and may the sane plinci-
pies bear me through eternity.
4 Friend to Sabbath Schools.
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From tie Philadelphia Press.
THE FLoRIpAs.

Captain Arnold, Of tie ship Lucy, from
Bordeaux, has brought out de, patches for
government from the Ameti caa minister
at the court OF Spain. II is presumed
tina, these dispatches relate to the nego.
Citations carrying on between the United
States and Spain "a to the purchase Of
the Floridas. II is distinctly Understood
on very good authority, that Great Britain
has said to Spain, Sc II you choose to keeT
the Fioridas 1t is well; but it you deter.
mine 10 sell them, we thihk we have a
right to the preference, and We shall ex-
pect the first offer.'
This language has offended and enbar.
raised the Court Of Madrid, although " c
do not believe it will influence ITS deter
nination; indeed we feel confident that
that determination is made, and is row
in the United States. We come TO this
conclusion from a knowledge Of the FACT
tha TIE Spanish Minister, Don 0nIs. ha,
at tins msment in his POS cssion sEALEp
DISPATCHES E ON his Court, which des-
patches he is directed not ~ open Until
The meeting " Congress.
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From The ". 7. Gazette, Nor. 10.
LATEST FROM GIBRALTAR.


We have been favored with Gibra'.
tar letter OF the 5th September last, quot
ing the following p.ices and remarks.
t" Our market is bare Of American Pre-.
ducc-uf -four there is little. but two or
three arrivals would probably bring il
down or 5 Enthusiastically tobacco
is rather on the advance, anu expected
higher. There are a number Of orde S
from different Spanish ports 20 supply the
contracts with the Spanish government
Rec is in request at So. There is no
variation in produce since The ssh ult"
The plague was raging with great vio-
lence at Algiers. Towards the end Of
July from two to three hu = ed persons
died daily. Almost all the iuhabitant,
Of Bona have persisted. Tie foreign con
suls have retired into the country.
Baron Humbot, the Rus ian ambassa
dor, has arrived in England, BY the way
OF Holland.
ships continue to be equipped il En-
gli,h ports for the purpose OF conveying
officers, etc. to aid the patriots in South
America. The big Giadwin and schr
Morgan Rather had sailed for 1t. Tho
mas, with number Of officers, non COM
missioned officers, etc. to join the patti
OTIS.
A narrative Of The late embassy to
China has been published in London BY
Mr.. Ellis, the third COMMISSIONER. 1t is
said TO contain an abundance of interest
ins details. The London Courier states
that the account gwen BY Mr.. Ellis o!
Bonaparte affords an additional refata-
ton Of the patty with respect to the
treatment oil that parsonage.
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nnM rHE srANIsH MAIN.

From the CuIacoa Current OF Oct. 4. re-
crived at the olice Of the Cummc. cial
a !yertiser.
The ship Sarah Marin, ar. here on Sur
day last, 72 ds from Amsterdam, having
stopped some time at Madeira. By her
we learn that number Of British officers
and other adventures, amounting in all
10 % person., With tie iu.co!ion Of join
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81. .Haru's. Nor. I,

Amelia is still quiet, but much is want
ed to get things as they ought 10 be. rs
English office S, Of the 18Th regiment,
(disbanded) have arrived from ST. Tho.
mas. Colonies, captains, lieu:enants,
&c. &c. are showing themselves, but not
a man to command. 1t is supposed the
greatest part Of general Aury's cayal-
csde will 60 away southwardy.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1817-11-14
A Treatise on Drunkenness.

Drunkenness expcIs Reason, dcfa-
res Beauty, browns the Memory, d.
minisies the Strength, inaames the
Blool. causes INTERNAL external. and
incurable Wounds-is a Witch to the
Senses, a Devil to the Soul. Thief to
the Purse, the Beggar's Companion.
a Wire's Woe. and Childr"n's Sor-
row-thc picture ufasBrast aud Self
Murderer, Who Drinks To others
Good Health, aud Robs Himself of
his Own.
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ExrRAoRprYARY PRODUCTION.

FVPUec, .NOr. To
We have seen twelve potatoes, tie
production of the farm of john Furguscn
on the river St. Charles, weighing fifteen
pounds. They arc English whites, three
years from the seed. The produce is
thirty six bushels from two.