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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-04-01
Charleston, Marsh %.
CtyIDNy-R CrK

SllPN kECk.
;. a Spanish brig went ashore on the south
breakers OF the bar on Monday evening, about
9ocloch. The Captain of her came to town
Same night, in tue Schooner Salome from the
southwark, and went down again yesterday
morning IN sailing boat with II men, afterll av-
Ing engaged the schconers Rising States and
Salome 10 go to her assistance. Tic, informed us
that the brig, was the Japite1', q days from
Havana, bonnd TO Savannah, with cargo OF
Sugar. Mahogany and Cedar The boat came
up last evening, having put the captain of the
brig and men on board the schooner Sa!ane,
going so her assistance, they not having been
able TO reach the brig. They inform, that She
laysnearly on her beam ends, with one anchor
ahead and two astern, the sea breaking around
her; the sails loose. aud 9th eiwise i'll periIous
situation.
One OF the men who went down To the wreck
yesterday, states that the captain of the vessel
informed the boatscrew that she was from Cadiz
She carried a white signal with red border,
red square in the middle, and the letters at.
). IN the square, in black.
Captain West, of the schr. Mary, arrived
last evening from Savannah. informs MS that he
passed very near to her, and the people in
the rigging, the brig lying oil her beam ends,
ana the sea breaking over her with great yio-
ence. They hailed him, and begged for assis-
tancc, bnt having only small boat, found il
impossible to render them any. The two schrs
above mentioned, were then heating down
channel, TO the assistance OF the unfortunate
sufferers; but faint hopes were entertained of
their being able TO reach her. Should she hold
together until this morning, the lives of the
crew may he saved; but it the opinion of
tho pilots, and the captains of the coasters who
witnessed her situation, that she would ineyita-
bly, 90 TO pieces during the night. The y,o-
lence of the sea during the latter part OF yes
terday, rendered it Impossible for boats TO 20
alongside.
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An impeachment has recently been tri-
Ell before the Senate of Pennsylvania, i'm
the case of Judges FRANKLIN, fiiBsHAM
and THOMAS, of Lancaster comfy. The
offence charged was, their not having dis
missed an attorney on the plea that he had
kept hack the money of his client: the
court having decided. that the plea was
not sufficiently sustained. The Judges
were all acquitted, Judge Thomas unai,i-
mously, (not having been present when
the court decided the point, and the oth-
eT two by vote Of 81 to 8.
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conman,i, so nothing IN such an event,
wonld afford me greater satisfaction Than
to make reparation.
II is true that in writing TO the secrcta-
~ ofwar, the day after the action ofthe
Sh of January, giving him an account
of that affair, and of the arrangem nts
had made for it, did state, that
had ordered strong detachment OF the
Kentucky militia to- the right bank of the
river and that they ingloriously fled be-
fore the enemy.
This detachment, by my order, was "a
consist of 100; and if any causes inter
vened TO occasion diminltion OF II, yoa
cannot but be sensible, that l was not
made acquainted with That fact, unit. at
ter the letter YOU aliude 10 mad been for
w5irded.
As to nv statement respecting the con
duct OF these troops. II was founded on
that made 10 me by Commodore Pa ter
son and Gen. Morgan who were present
aHdcoiomGntiiug. Their siaiementI not
only did believe, bat was bound TO be-
lice
The court of enquiry, srcatlr To nv
satisfaction, have acquitted Colonel Davis
of any conduct deserving ccnsurc, on the
right bank OF the river: on the left, il gives
me great happiness Ia state that the
kentuchans who acted immediately
under vonr command sustained the no
nor OF their state and Of our common
country.
have the honor to be with great re-
s1ect, si-, your obedient servant.
ANDREW JACKSON.
mi. Cen. commanding 7ta II. District. >"
Gen. JonN ApAiR.'
A few days after the above was written,
the General snbjoined the following
rcnarks I" the opinion of the court Of
enquiry
The General is impressed with be-
lief that the conduct of the detachment
cfKen,Icky militia, composing Colonel
DavIs's command, on t!icSih OF january,
has been msrepresented and iiat their
retreat was not only excusablc, but alb
soutely unsuitable, owing to the unfor-
tinate position in which they were pla-
ccd."
Arlno,,S A ,>,il al,
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hes iasend;ng to move 10 That countr,
have been compelled TO stop on the from
tiers of this state, and many have been
compcl.cd TO return, after ncarly reach
ins the place OF their destination, in
consequence oi' the scarcity OF provisions.
which, through the Indian couutry. are
not 70 be had OH any terms, many oi
the Indians and half breeds having ;soi,l
out 50 near as threaten themselves and
families with extreme want.
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P1;lcdelnlin l[rrrL q

The bill for appropriating money to
build the state capitol, as passed in the
Senate. was lost in the House OF Repre-
s@ntatfyes on Thursday last, hya ma ori-
II Of ten votes.
The bill appropriating near million of
dollars for various inland improvements
throughout the state, has passed both
Houses OF the Legislature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-04-01

Lagu,r.s, 10 tl.f relief uf ru;rs ana, or Ia
blockade the Port oi alargarctta. This,
ii is presumed, will avail nothing, as il is
confidently expected that before The Spa
nish fleet could work up to Cumana, It
will be in the possess:on of the Patriots
BY blockade at Margarcita. The Spanish
feet vii. he ccmpe,le''to divide iheirtorce
into squadroms, which would put the safe
~ OF the whole feet in jeopardy. Geu.
Bolivar. In aletter tn Admiral Brian, da-
ted 18th. assures him, that he shall by the
10Th be IN possession of Cumana He
may then without difficulty march to La
gnira, which not being in IL defcnsible
state, it is thought will fall an easy prey.
and thus Tie independence of the Cara
cas- be secured. We are further informed.
that on the 18th ofFebruary, Peter, who
commanded a Priyateer out off the Port
of Margaretta, was shot and belleaded
| for piracy. Admiral Brian is using every
possible exertion, to detect and to bring
TO condign punishment, the Pirates who
have committed so many depredalions in
the Wcst-lndles; he has now three in close
confinement awaiting their trial one man
pam-d Joseph, 4 black man by the name
OF Peter, and John PANEL, formerly the
commander ofthe Decatur Adm. Brian
has taken all the Privateers into REQUISITE
on, and will now grant no commissions.
We are further informed, that OH the 9th
of February, the Decatur fellinwith three
Spanish briggs OF war, and fought them
upwards of one hour, before she could eff
feet her escape il is thought, that ifthere
had been but two vessels, she would have
brought them into Margare,ta. The De-
ratur did not receive much damage; some
men were wounded. The Spanish vessels
were much cut to pieces, and one actually
ceased firing and hauled Off
FED. Rep.
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.New-Orleans. April 4th, 1919.
RnsL;uDioo jJorrL y!

Eashimgtoa, March %.
1t will he rccolIected, that it was stated
some time ago by us, as a report, that the
Senate had under dicussion Commercial
Treaty, concluded with Sweden, by our
Minister, Mr.. Russell. We find il stated
Ia some ct the newspapers, that the Trea-
~ was rejected by the Senate. Not so, ac-
cording TO our information. The Treaty
was ratified, with the exception of one or
more articles, which, il ispresumcd. are TO
be the subject of future negotiation.
Vat. Int.
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Indiana, Penn. } llorch II.

" A letter from respectable authority
i'll Green county, ~ II friend in this place.
dated Muddy creek, Feb. l6, lSl7--
states, that Henry Heaton slipped under
the ice somewhere about his mill. this
winter-that his dumb son saw him 20
under, and had the presence of mind 10
run down the river some distance TO an
air hole that was in the ice, and watched
there till his father came down, and Will,
much difficulty got him our. Il wa,
some time before the faculty OF speecl,
returned he is now living
MIR. Hcaton was formerly 4 rcprcscn-
tative in the state Legislature from Fay
cite coun:y.-His sou, about rs wears
old. has been both deaf and dumb from
his infancy"
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Neu-Ynl.h MnrcL o.

New-fork, Warch q.
Cant. Blinn, who arrived at this port
yesterday, in IL days from HAVANA. in
forms that the day previous to his sailing
Spanish fleet from Cadiz, arrived there
under convoy ola "a, several frigates and
smaller vessels, having on board IO.OO0
troops, as was reported.
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tic iDiIN .9g aff.itNt :! :!lnl,
Outrage is furnished by Cnpf. Stacy, oll,bn
brig Ellen Nayir, arrived at Boston oo,s
ult. from Havana: '
I" Norsnste' 2a-of Cape Graz, (Cuba,
was boarded by Spanish schooner armsJ
with u Founders and long ls, and
bout l30 men. Twas ordered on bo,ri
wild my papers, when was detained e.,
hours, during which time sent AN ORC.
and twenty men on board. and af,o.
searching every part of my vessel. thcv
returned with tire" OF my men, whom
they put IN close confinement. thrcatcn
Ing to hang them If they did not disclo'.
1t there WAS any money on board. Will
| OH board the Ellen Maria, they robhoS
| me of fen cases Of wine, two boxes ~
soap, two boxes of oil, lime-g,asses. sail
needles, twine, puinp-nails, and eyer,
small article they could lay their hand,
on; also, all the clothes belonging to tbo
scamen, not leaving them a second shin.
Knocking them down with their cutlasses'
and otherwise ill-trcaiing them; threaten
ing me, 1t they fell in with me again, tina,
they would sink OF burn my vessel. III
above vessel, which was in the Span;sh
| governments service, arrived in compon,
with me at Havana, where endeayouraS
to get redress through nv merchant ~,
was advised by him not TO make any 70
presentation TO the Spanish authorities =.
itwould only be attended with expense
without any prospect of satisfaction.
There were two British seamen. nae.
| sengers OH boardtl,e Ellen Maria. who
on their arrival in Havana, entered a com
plant to the captain of IA British man or
war lying there, who immediately sentb;s
boat with an officer on board the Span;sb
schooner, and searched every part of her.
(even the Spanish captains trunk)-,bo,
clothes of the two British scamen werc
found and restored TO them"
Capt. Stacy understood at Havana ,b,,
the above schooner was out off Tr;nidaS
(Cuba,) in quest of two Insurgcnt Priv,
teers. Al the time he was plundercd. h.
was on his passage from Martinico TO Ua.
vana.
Extract from letter from q Gentleman ~
Jamaica to his friend in baltimore datcJ
htngSfon, 25th Feb. 1917.
Commerce is dreadfully low here at
prescnt-Flour only SIS, and from tho
stock on hand, and what is expected. if ia
likely to be lower.
The new law to shut out British shine
from British Colonies, where YOU cannot
trade from the U. States, will make the
Tree ports ii Bermuda of great consc.
Qucnce"
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From the .al5asy argus, March 81. !

From the .al5a,y argus, March 2i.l
The business in the Legislature seems
rather to increase than 10 diminish. The
petitions and memorials daily presented
are numerous, and severa! of the most
important subjects remain to be decided
upon.
The Canal Commissioners made re-
port on the Northern Canal on Wednes-
day. The expencc S estimated little
over 100000.
The Canal Committee made lengthy
report, accompanied with Il bill, also on
Tuesday. The bin provides for board.
to be called commissioners of the fund
who shall be authorized to borrow mil
lion and half of dollars, which is sunpo-
sed to be sufficient to complete the west
ern canal from Rome to the Seneca river
and the northern canal from Lake Cham
plain TO the Hudson, a point below Ba-
ker's falls.
This money is 10 he borrowed, not on
tile general credit Of the state, but on that
of an appropriation from the auction du-
ties, from the duties on salt manufactured
in the state, which is TO be raised OH pri-
vate works TO nine, and on the public
works TO twelve cents hushel, and from
the proceeds of the sale ofpublic lands.
The accounts of the canal fund arc to
be kept distinct from all other state ac-
counts, by the comptroller. who, toseth-
er with the surveyor general, attorney ge-
neral, treasurer d secretary of state, are
toforn the board of commissioners oftbe
fund.
This board is 10 purchase the rights of
the Western Inland Lock Navigation Com
pany;
To pay over monies to the cana! COM
missioncrs as they NAV berequircd in the
performance of the duties enioined on
them;
To establish rates of toll, and when the
rights of the Western Inland Lock Nav;-
CATION Company are purchased, OF any
considerably part of the canals finished.
to receive the tolls.
And al the next session of the Legisl.-
tnre to report plan of finance for tie
execution of tine whole of both these ca
mails, and sinking fund for theextinguish-
ment of the debt. And the following
sources from which these funds may be
derived, are indicated in addition to the
appropriation of a part of the auction du-
ties. duties on salt, and the proceeds of
the sale ofpnblic lands, above mentioned
viz.
A tax on real and personal estate in places
sPc u'? oenenten, 10 oe repaid, by tolls, VIII IN
the canals are finished,
tax upon the steam boat passengers;
The proceeds of lotteries after the grants al
ready made upon them are satisfied;
Contributions from other states;
Do. from the y. States;
Do. from Individuals. 100 ,es5 acres Of land
have already been assured TO the ttate from
this quarter
The revenue accruing from the canals, by
tolls, and also by tie rent OF surplus water for
hydrorlic purposes.
II is supposed that the middle section
of the western canal, between Champain
and the Hudson, may be completed in
two or three Years, and that they will, if
nothing more should be done, be valua-
Die internal improvements.
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From she Trenton Fe2sraAs. of March %.
COMMUNICATE

COMMUNICATED
The following letter from Paul Cuffee, was
written in answer TO Que which was sent to him
containing several enquiries relative TO the
coast of Africa, and particularly the COLONY of
Sierra Leone. which lie has visited. Paul
Cuffse is a man of color, man Of reflection,
and conpetentto form d correct judgme II Of
the interests ofthe people of csior. His OBI.
Mon, modestly and cautiously given, is of con-
siderable value on the subject of colonizine, the
Free Blacks:
WEsTPoRr, First month q.
received thy favor of the 5tI, nit. nor in
time to answer thee al Washington | observe
III the printed petition in thy letter, the great
and laborious task you are engaged in, and my
desires are, thai you may be guided by wis
dom S best means. l stand, as it were in a low
place, aud am not able TO see far. But, bles-
sed be God, who hath created all things. and
who Is able to make use of instruments as best
pleaseth him, and may he resigned to his ho-
ly viii. The population OF Sierra Leone in 1914
was two thousand, and one thousand in the
suburbs. Since that time they have not been
numbered. But from 1911 to 1915, think TIC
colony has much improved. They are entitled
10 every privilege of free born citizens and
fill stations in tlIeircourts The soil for et,lti
walton is not very fiattering, but we'll situated
fora town and ship iarbor. The coast OF Afr
ca abounds with rivers. The river Gambia
lies three hundred aud fifty miles -. ". OF ST.
ezra Leone, and the Island Burso. which lies
ut the mouth of this river, is said TO be very
fertile, bat unhealthy to northern constitutions.
The River scarborough Is about fifty leagues
South East OF Sierra Leone. have heard said
river much recommended by john Carezcll, a
citizen OF Sierra LeOne. These may DO for
small beginnings. Bat where there arc a
WILLINGNESS for a general removal Of the people
Of color, aud the Cape OF Good Hope could
be obtained, think it looks most favorable
The river Congo which lies near the equator
the population is said to be great, and The soil
fertile iftjere was spot fixed On IN Africa
and anetier IN the United States OF America
wouln il not answer the best purpose to draw
OF tile cOiOrcd citiIcusY / think il a good
plan tor vessel ard suitable persons to disco
yer what place would be most advantageous to
cOiOnize these persons. Sierra Leone. as
have been informed, is the only British Colony
on tie coast. though there are many TRADING
facio'ias. ~ our ardent desires for the Iibcra
ton OF the African race, we hope VIC may not
be- unniindiul 10 make use Of every wise and
prudent means, more c;iectually to put stol
To the citizens Of the United States bcimg con
ccrned IN carrying on the slave trade either
by requesting the Governor OF Sierra Lcouc Ia
detain ourcHizeus and deliver them 70 our =.
~rnnIeht, rs prisoners, taken il the clandcs-
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U. STATES, SALINE

In consequence Of the extravagant
price heretofore given for the rent of the
u. ;. Saline, Oh the Ohio river, we are
sorry IT, learn no person has attempted
TO rent It the present year-the stopping
the works will, we apprehend, be ofincal,
culable injury TO large extent ofcountry
heretofore supplied from them.
!NashviAe Clarion.
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a b;usSiny ccm;urcd with TIE multitude OF as
sasins which assume authority over its torn &
nprrchcnsive of the approaches OF the Rnssi-
ans, and the pretext of resisting the intrgues
ofthe French in the north Of Asia, has offered
vesy convenient opportunities To send missi-
ons into Kabnl. Persia, and the countries nor
dcring Oh the Caspian sea. Asia is destined
before many years pass away, 20 undS rgo revo-
Iutions ~ stupendous az any in her long and
eNentiui history.--Asia Minor, aud China, wi 4,
probably, before halt Il century. b. under Eu
rvpean subject;on,a Us Hiudusian is now.
Al
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BAR IRON

THE subscriber has julf received a ge.-
4 neral adortment of BAR IR ON OF
every detcr'ption, iuch as Plough Plates,
Axe Bars, Tire Iron OF different Widths
and thickness, fquare and Gar bars of all
Iizes, sround belt ditto, we'll atIortcd Ger
man and Crowley Steel OF good quality.
Spikes, Nails, Brads AID Spri,gs of his own
manufacturing, and almoff every article In
the building lire, which he vii fell on tho
NOT reaiclable terms. Being convenient
TO the water thote trading up and down the
river and others viii fnd tito their advat,>
fage TO call at his Nail Mandatory, Union
freet, where they Can be fupplied at the
ihortea notice and every favor GRATEFUL
acknowledged.
HORACE FIELD.
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HE SUBSCRIBER,

II; lis Store, on Cameron sfree:, ohio.
size fhe Market,
Ia addition 10 his former stock of.Li.
Goors, Wines, Teas, Groceries &c. SC.
has Just received
Is hhds. Pennsylvania Rye Whis.
key,
Which, With the articles above ase offered
fer sale.
In a few days his store on the fecond floor
VIII be completewhere nc now offers for Calc
e general atIortment Of Plaln and cut Gals
China, Delphi, and Queens Ware. &c. &c.
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LAND ron SaLE.
Sepi. g.

In the County Of Fairfax. abou. Is
niles from Alexsndria, AMI the same
distsnce from Georgetown VAST,
ton. This land is now under g0o
fencing, and hes in a haDdsostc square
Of. four fields, which all concentrsc
N one yard, wi(a a newbarn, for Which
stock may Be conveyed in each Geld
from the barn with no trouble. There
IS sufficiently of timber to support
the place for a number of years there
Is from $50 TO 500 acres, fifteen in
meadow, now in cultivariop. The inn
srovements arc a frame Dwelling
.arge enough for any size family, viii.
every necessity out house, we'll water
I'd, and excellent springs. large or
lizards of every kindo fruits. The a.
9oye hand is good and VIII be sold a
grese bargain, on application 10
CfIAS. SCOTT.
Alex'a. King street AUG. 10
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HOUSES AND LAMBS,
For SlLEiAND 10 LEY.
no LET.

That elegapt establishment on sJef-i
ierson styees, commodious brick
dwelling, having dra~iag, dining, store,
andyiiye good lodging rooms neatly IL
nished, asmoke house, dairy, kitchen,
stable, and every convenience, pump
under cover, garden we'll stocked
with vegetables, and best of water at
the distance of 500 or 800 yards --tlse
improvements are in complete repair,
the situation very pleasan,---the rent
will be moderate, and immediate pos
session gisen--apply TO
q JOHN JACKSON 4,
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Alexandria. Dec. so. 1916

Alexandria. Dec. so, 1916
MAS committed to The jail OF this
w county as a runaway a MICRO
MAN, named ,WiLLIAM-he is about {
feet 7 inches high; i}out made; about ,s
years OF age; was bought of. Mrs. Bowe
OF Maryland, by Mr.. William Jones of
Georgia and runaway from him in Virginia
:. ne owner is requefted to cali and prove
his'propsrty, pay charges and take him !,
way, otherwiie hewiil be difpofed of as the
law direefs.
JAMES. CAMPBELL, 'Jailcr.
January Iawsn :