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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

from that of The free sta,es--si,e lss no
commerce, no manufactures, different
agricultural products = A slave state .
True she is cursed with slaves: but are
her white inhabitants less llached To free
dom than the sons of her sister states
III you may trust the example of Sparta |:
It you believe Edmund Burke, even be-
fore our revolution, this very curse binds
| as! more TO the liberties of our country.-
II is true, she has fewer ships and mer-
chants, than some of her sisiers-but is
commerce of less benefitio her farmers
| Was she less jealous i'm the late war, than
Massachusetts aud New York, though
| thdt was war, for seamen and for trade?
She raises to6aceo; but is not her wheat
still more weighiy staple in the list of
her exports Away then with theories,
and let tvs abide by the iact.-N herein,has
Virginia shown her Indifference to the
commerce, and liberties or general inter-
esis al her ceuutryl In what has she
{ an romlsed oar liberty for pelt; or
brought blush into the patriots cheek
Tor violated houor or Nioiatee. cousfi-
iu'ion!
Bu, let us understand Ia,1,isitor- Wonld
lac liave driven Washington from the
clair, because lie was from Virginia. a
slave state Will he disirauchise IN the
slave STATES VIII ia eHciiittc itle CdrOli-
u3s and Kentucky from tie chance of par.
iIcipaiing IN the chief oiicos al the gov
erpncni! Viii hc,lrau q tlne II pennsyl-
vauia, and say 10 all the Southern men,
We cannot trust yea. le are either
slaves OF iNraniS"
Put thanks 10 Isqniviior- he has dis
pciied by oBc fact all ihoSv ridiculous
aPprehens!0ns ahont Virginia predemi-
rancc. al" A,heus, SPARTA, Thebcs.
Achaia alternately enjoyed tins power"
why may not Pennsylvania, Nav York or
Connecticut succeed, in their turn, TO the
{" chiei power!
His second query l. the iolowiDg:
II Virginia is now the chiet power Of the
Amerirau confederation, Is II nCt obyiuns that
lftheSa organization continues, a sermanant
authority is established ~ the gentlemen Of That
state ! Must not the PARTY he governed ,.y its
leaders Are NOT The readers there And fthe
T. tnihucnt head OF aperE,ant ut party continues
1T "shingtO7;. viii noi the pubIick will OF tile
nation be wholly surrendered 10 the leaders at
ashnston"
We deny both his fret and his coaelp-
Sicp.-iie neither siaIes irnly ,ghat has
Jeen, nor what gjU De. i'he idea Of 4
" permanem, authority is too absurd 10
be noliced-ihai q. tie machinery by
which i, is Kept up, is too thread bare TO
hold any longer togrt!er.-Ihe only dan-
ger 10 which inqaisito, is exposed, is
from that 'green-eye,i nonsier'-Jeaioasy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19
To the Editors of the Knox vile Register.

SIRS-I'he noies o!the " intlcnendent
aud Manufacturing Company of Balii-
mere" are grillng IN circulation i,ere, aud
irba ths ST We IN which ihey aresxeCuled,
are well calculated To- deceive. Perhaps
The following aoiice Of them by Niles
might ne useful 10 number ofyour sub
scrihers
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

lCh.-By virtue OF a deed Of trust exegrled 10
v the subssTiberby Philip Fitshuqf Of the conf, ~
Ming william, dated the 25th day OF Jolly sJ5 aud re-
eoTded IN Ming William clerks office on the pa AMI
dsloNili he sold, To the highest bidder for cash az
hing Whsm courthouse, on Wedaesday, the 22e ann
81 Jkty He1t, u far, II not, the next fair DIV the
TRACT OF LAND OH which the said Fitzhupb toN =.
SIDES, containing, by estimate, $50 acres Ibe sbscri
her VIII convey The title only which he holds a. stcs
aforesaid. JOHN RGftNSo.l tyts,,r,' 80
May 10. -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

{ -.-@sr..s r-ss-,-----
The political temperature of CanoGa an.
pears as Rot as the climate is naturally
fo". me liberty of the press is no where
msca win mere freedom. The Legislative
bodies are almost coniinually III ke,inp
with the executive, or conplanity ava;u.5
the judiciary. And several times the po.
Nernors have found il necessary 10 nro.
rogue their sessions. The new admipis-
iraior OF the government al Uppey Caroo,g
ou The Isl April al fo0is dGyl went to
ne legislative chamber, aud after taxing
Them with neg!eciing the public business
ana inilmatlng thai no prebabilit, exiSt,
ed o. any coaccIt between the two hons.
es, chased their session, leaving The businr<s
unfinished. The differences bt,,sern ,,,.
two houses, however, was not noli,;r.,
pui contest for the origina.ion of mon. y
bills. '''N"'S
The political writer's in the Capadas
nave become numerous and bold. One of
mem, who gives his name (Gourlay( 9Th
he same freedom as he does his rtyoI,-
lionary sentiments, has explicitly re-
commended, and named ile day faf Tie
recipe 10 meet, to elect delegates Ia as
seu'p'e 10 provincial congress, and the
payment Of voluntary roll taxsof one
dollar, to defray expences. Gi,pv w;il
recoilect that this Recommendation ;s in
exact imitation of the bold measure ~
uoPtsd by NqsSa0iuSettS in I774-5 wien
nnr revolutionary provincial congress vas
caiied, and tax recommended whi,b
was paid TO Colonel Garsner instead of
MF Gray, the then treasurer of the PRO-
vince.
The British government. we think are
not unmindiul Of this state of thipgs~
In a tate discussion of The army bin lord
Paime:ston. Secretary at war, remarked
mat Ministers we're enabled 10 redrre tie
establishment in all paris but in HE Camo-
as, where II WIS necessary 10 augment
II +; and IN answer TO an ind,,ir, on The
subject, his lordstip added, thai ME orr.
"ient0f'oa aas mol on accou,y 81 nrv ,,e1.
s'rss on. policy Of The U,H4d a.ates lie
declined further explanation. The Hall
lax papers mention thai The estb rcg;-
ment, had been ordered from FnpIa5d
10 Canada, aud thea and corps Of san.
pers 10 Halifax.
The Canadas, and indeed, all tI,e Bri-
fish American Colonies, in pointof ex-
pense, have long been dead weight ON
the back of The mother country. and in
getting rid of them, as league would saw.
she would gain toss IInou
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

NEW MiLLiNARY sTeRE.--AIrs. YHI7'E. 1six
doors below tie Fell Tavern. has this DAY re.eiv
co d lew cases 1iheIent qualities STRAW BoNNETS
Nncn she IS eAbled TO dispose The most reduced
prices, sngly by the case or dozen
On hand, most complete assortment nj a,,i.I.s 10
The MiLL{N4RY LINE. ~
May 10. 800,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

ENTITY DOLLARS REWARD Runaway uon, ule
subscriber, living in Piiuce Edwaid coentY, rc.
gro niau named CHARLES, not ven bick. about nre
feei SIX seven inches high between bay and forty
Years old, ne has remarkable mars oa he left 90
uecGsoucd ~ The bite of dor and 10 sotrewhat boH
lee 60. II tbe SAID fellow is Ethutc state aud
committed 10 iati, or brought home vl give twenty
fyf dollars reward. GtCH4RD IS. MifLER.
Fiuce Edrard NAY 70 frse'
f1JT HERRiNG3-- iustfeceitcs t1diof tfIeal F6r.+
- eits Apply ~ 1tAG5 WhuIock.
AnY 80.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

k)AlNT SfOHE.--Ibe snbscriDeIs having CONNECTED
a themselves in business under the nrm ofTfiOuAs
COOK & Co. respectfully inform tie citizens Of Rich
nond and Its vicinity that tbey taken the house
next door to the residence Of MIS- Msne between The
market SeabrOOs warehouse where they offer for sale
general assortment of PAINTS IL on reasonable
terms for cash or town acceptnncssIhey also Inform
the public that they intend carry on The PAINTING
and GLAZING BCaIN ESS and hove by strict at ere
ton to business ~ merit share Of the public patron.
age. THOMAS COOK
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

~ EW GLASGOW AChDE@Y--FOR IoLNG Id
II DIisS...Tbis institution has been te.osganized
aud y now open for the reception Of young ladies' The
buildings will be thoroughly TepaiTed he grounds well
enclosed, and the whole put in condition accomma-
date upwards Ofone hundred pEpis. The superior
branches. French language, drawing, music and dane
iHg, will be taught by approved and experienced mas
ters under the supcriRendance Of Mrs. MorTs.
Fhe trustees cannot too highly recommend this esai-
sbnent TO the notice Of and guardians resdAg
in Amherst, Nelson buckingham, and circufniacenf
counties, not only account retired and Healthy
situation but the approved plan OF instruction udicons
~ pursued by the principals. As the academy is lins
rapidly early application is requested to be made
those who wish TO enter heir daughters for the summe
Terms Of tuton, ~ TO SIS per session paya
bic IN isdvanceHxra charges for the French drawing
music aud dancing Yong ladies boardeG At tie scade
NY on moderate terns.-By order gffhe Trustees,
PEACHEY FRANKLIN, Sec'y & Treasurer.
New Glasgow, May 10. 42ts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

ENLiNK BOOK hANUFACTORY.--1ee snbsoriber
- respectfully informs the inhabitants Of Richmond,
generally, that he has Just commenced the ID0k Bfnd-
ing, on the east of 18th street. door from, he
corner Of street leading TO the Basn--whrfe he M
tends carving on the abOye business in Az ne variety,
Hank Books, of every description, such as iedgers
journals, day, record, bill, letter. invoice, menoran
dhm and sherHS Books with, without Russia hands
patg1t spring backs parchment rsrucTs made ne
c0rdiug % order. on the shortest notice.
PrtHfsd BO0ks. in all Kinds OF fancy binding, gilt
edged, running coiOTs or plain.
II All orders viii be thankfully received the Fin.
dcry, or At Ir. r. C0tion's book store.
~. g. cUsAck
Nav 10. aef
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

n. b. Two or three JOUSBcyneS. Painters. ihat are
good workmen, will find employment by apply ing 10
the Subscribers.
May 10. AT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

~ Ia0o Northern Halls uere dme at the
fost C6ice at nine o'clock last mght.-1His
saIay as attributed to tie high waters f,on.
ire rams OF FRIDAY and Sotnrday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

a " iIon-f 0tn0bIe stock Of choice DRY GOODY
,,oni ms Day tHay i9) intending to reiinquish our
m's D1ms.hess, we will sell, under management OF
; So OtLs 1"Ht0p Co. our entire stock conpr,-
,ns an extensive assortment ofseasonable DRY GoOns
Win0ni any reserve whatever npon liberal terms vii
worthy The attention of country merchants.
uav,o APPLETON & JOINS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

Did Lately In She westctn pa,t Of ceorvj, ~,
Bsfydnifn Ho,TfS0E sye6 about "a wears a r,,,y. -
Virginia, bus fer several years vas. ,.si,,s, -, 60
ga. He"as probably the TALES, iaan m he un;,es
oates hting, ny accurate Embarrassment seven fer
wo and abulf inches in height s" 'S.t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19
NAV 10.


II osH,NokE NAViGATioN"...LoIs IN NE foWn OF
~, HF"T0e y0T S0te.-0H Wednesday, the 10th day Of
e NEXT WIN commence the sale OF lots in the town Of
V"'"e SITUATED IN the county OF Warren North Caro-.
na aha one ~ The richest CountisS IN the state. This
W. y lA'n"h adjoining the main stage road 4 near the
ase ie'Iy on Roanoke river tits confidently believed
~ "e We most public ferry on the Roanoke more of
produce of the wealthy counties Of the state has
crossed at this ferry han any other aud it's 10
,o iIat great part Of 1t will be sold IN The
stio ~ onfOe " men NJ capital settle here. The sitn-
Is !, nlgn, and affords several tine springs OF excel
rver "H's', ana commands handsome view OF the
49, -, warehouse for the reception Of tobacco viii lie
without DELAY. F' '"'Pe'''"" es'""I'sheu
eIeoh # ~ months will be given the purchasers
ahu Doho and security required.
Nay 10 'L"hA N"b JOHNSON
A'ok SALK-H Tract Of Land, living i'm The nT0cI
e"u OF tienrico county, about ~ miles from Rich.
oIn containing, by recent survey. 4a4 acres About
t hsl OF This tract u cleared the rest ip timber Of
W. ul"st valuable Kind, such heart pine nm abun
pahCeJ odss hickory, &c.-Tbe improvements ON This
Idin, are, dwelling house with four rooms fbic bt
"L,le eNpenCe could be made very comfortable ana
ounouses OF almost description for The convent
euoe ora tann. There are also two good annie and
pessh ofohafds of choice fruit trees This fam lies
"c, and Is Lid OF into four deids and All nrder GOOD
iHee.-t viii be shewn by ST. WIN. Goods wtofesifes
on the preu'ses.-for terms. apply IN Martin Sg.itt
residing few miles above Richmond ef 10 either Al
Tue subscribers, living in Coochand.
JOHN LsPRRDE,
Ray ~ 4w&H' VIA. LArHAOE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

IT An anonymous correspondent from A,bem,,i.
suggests The advantages Of the establishment Of posi-
which ss between Charlottesville and Browns Tn,n
pe BE states particularly that the citizens In thar
VICINITY may receive on thursday the spapers n heb
me printed M Richmond Gu Iuesday.-Upon hi, suh
yee. we cannos speak for want OF local information
op"h 'he dement's OF newspapers Which ne also d.s
concerned. = N"" fo''s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

hirs bntfeehng the smart ofa Se.-er. wears va
within rs own territory, viii brirs il 20 = true
tense or its intrinsic Importance, such as the
coiohies were IN 1855, when the name Of France.
or French detach,nert made Albany trrr,
Bile, and caused the adjoiuing settlements 10 he
aoandoned.--We should lament the day that
would lead 10 hostilities between the European
powers and the United States, but the regret
would be much diminished, IT the causes Of war
could he placed justly to the account of the A.
merican government
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

~. hNoXvItLE, May Col l.cop
Upton, Of this place. has been ,r Sn,;"p
ed by Tie President and Ser,to 'Pj,D,". .
70 70 'ne mackinaw Tribe oflndians.
~e EdiiDSs If thc Egorrjbe t.o,.,..
iiaring waited wiili some degree If ,,n.
patience CD the publication Of voor t" .'
- iop''s; expecting some account of llc
49, ,,,,g4larka5le storm Of hail and rain
Co., ,i" nave been given. am in uced 10
5rj'e Nuh Tue following representation.
,s "e ,ao's s'e fresh on lhe minds of every
'e's'7 W 'h's part Of ihe country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-19

nrodncf : lie rrec,atn-e decay Of an excellent
constitntioa-iie was assaied several wears
past bya congregation of Rheumatic Pains,
which subjected him 10 the severest bodily
fortunes, aud after the most complicated AMI
protracted suffering. terminated his existence
IN the sixty-ninth year of his age.
He was inferred Oh TUESDAY FAST with Mill
tary and Masonic Honors, accompanied with
every demonstration OF respect from the clti.
zens OF Frankfort, which his Ion. known pull
lie and private worth had SO justly inspired.
DtEDJ--ln this town on FRIDAY Morning
last. blRs. ELIzA J. ID. Popr, the an,ahie aud
accomplished Consort of JOHN pope, Fsa
. The Spiders most dttt7rated fhread
" Is cord, rs cable, to iaan'S slender tie
" On earthly btiss-N breaks al ereyg breeze -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13

~NHlS Tract is situated in Westmsre-
4 land county, Virginia, adjacent to
ir. Garrett Hunters Plantation, and
.ontiglou, to the waters of the Potomac.
The neighoarhoad is good--water excel.
ent, and very desirable situations for
building. A considerable proportion Of
the lard is well timbered. besides good
deal Of cedar pine and other wood, sufi.
GENTLY convenient to make it an object
for those who NAV be disposed to send it
to market-itis nearly equi-distant from
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk
Any one wishing to purchase may az
ply to ROGER JONES,
Alexandria.
Also, very valuable LOT, containing
$40 acres, being a part If the late Mr..
John Turberville's tract-within 6 miles
of Georgetown, 8 from the Little Falls
Bridge, and near to the turnpike leading
from thence to Wiley's. in Fairfax c,un.
ty, Va. A great proportion of this land
is exceedingly we'll timbered, and that
part which is not, is 50 recently cleared
as to be in an active state for cultivation,
and already in a prodactiv" condition.
For terms. apply to PaILIP c. JoNEsasq.
in Lseshpyg, Va. nr to X JONES.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-13
Plaster Land.

lNHE -subscrlpe offers for sale two
wherein he resides, in Fauquier county,
Virginia. One OF these farms contains
600 acres, one half at least, of which, IS
in wood the other contains $50 acres,
upwards of one third OF which is 10 wood
ON the latter ave a commodious over.
secr's house, new barn, stables, corn
houses, and negro quarters, and about 90
acres Of we'll improved timothy meadow.
The woodland on both of these farms is
covered with fine growth Of red oak and
hickory, and the soil, what is deuomi-
mated first rate tobacco land-the whole
Of the cleared land i, under good encIo.
sures, has had the advantage OF a clover
lay, and has afforded as strong evidences
OF its adaptation to the Plaster OF Paris,
as any land in the state. No land is bet
ter watered both farms being bounded
BY Broad Run, and having (basides other
sp ings) never fliling stream mill run
passing through their centre.
THOMAS TURNER,
Near Hay Market Post Office.
Nav % tuths 1911
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Absconded,

I'M the night of he 10th inst my ne
~ gro man JOHN, or JaHN ALIEN
las he calls himselD-he is well KNOWN
having lived with me for several years.
and has travelled a sood deal with me.
lie is a very plausible fellow, about 50
years of age, slender made and aoout 0
feet 5 inches high, rather of yellow
complexion, but the COMPLETE negro
mouth ami nose--has stall scar on one
of his cheeks has lately had a sore on
his right leg, directly OIL the shin bone,
whichIes has the appearance OF being
much scored at former period by DIS
cas-. or the small pox. His hat was made
aud stamped by Rogers Of Baltimore. :.
A reward of 10 dollars will be given il
taken in the town or county Of AleXan-
dria, 90 il in the county Of Washington
or Fairfax, so It in Baltimore o. state OF
Maryland, and 100 # 10 Philadelphia or
the state Of Pennsylvania, and in like
proportion if at any other places, with
all reasonable charges for bringing him
here and securing hun in Jail.
NAL IA f. IAN bERI)N.
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Notice.

TIME subscribers, who are executors
to the. last will AID testament o.
Col. John Fitzgerald, land wishing to set
tIe, close end adjust the amount Of hi
arrearages to the government) will dis
pose Of, by private contract, that WEI
known 4 valuable 81 acre LOT, adloin
ing the city of Alexandria, (subjct t..
the dover right Of the widow wherein j,
the celebrated federal spring, and por-
ton OF said lot on a commanding and
beautiful erninencc, well adapted for a
dwelling house. They will also sell the
distil'ery lot, nearly adjoining Hunters
ship yard, with sundry articles thereunto
appertainins, viz. large still worm, &c.
Applications may be made, either Sc
psrately orjointly to the subscribers, who
are empowered by the Comptroller Of
the Treasury, to give any REASONABLE
time for payment Of the purchase money.
on approved securities
THOS. 4. DIGGES, Of warburton.
JAS. KEITH, Alexandria.
May IS In
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Bath House.

1--WE subscriber respectfully inio' ms
4 tie public, that his Bath i'oase Is
now and will remain in conp!ete op.la
tion until the 18th inst. at which ,l'he
should sufficient number u sub'cr'oers
be obtained, it will be continued aurins
the season. otherwise he will beunher .he
necessity Of closing it on that day Ire ~,
experience Of former years lie tra,t'' WIZ
be a satisfactory apology fer SO dong as
without sufficient patronage to meet tie
expenses thereof, he canno. continue inc
bath house without incurring certain loss
Gentlemen disposed to encourage Tue
establishment. will please to leave 'heli
names at his bar.
June 9 /. SlllhtIDo'
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Valuable Property for Sale
ar pUBLJT .9TTCTTD.N

DY virtue OF decree of the hon. the
s j Superior Cou't uf Chancery for the
Fredericksburg, district, in Virginia, in a
nit wherein the executors fJohn Stump,
Licensed, are plaintiffs, and James De-
neale defendant. will be exposed to salc,
" public auction, on the premises, ad
aining the town Of Dumfries. in the
:,unty Of Prince William, a WATER
iRfST MILL, in complete order for
manufacturing -four, on Quantico Creek
oith two pair OF five feet burr stones
ID every implement and appurtenauce
.,ereunto belonging, and ten acres OF
.and about and adjoining the same al
81, one other WATER GRIST MILL
,ijoining the aforesaid premises on Q an.
c, Creek, with one pair of Iarse burr
stones and the necessary machinery, and
kiln fOT drying corn, and about 60 a.
res Of land round and adjoining the
amc, laid oif into clover lots, including
one and an half acres, known BY the
ZANE of the Saw Mill Tract; the whole
If which property adjoins and is on ne
YER failing stream of water, and the mills
in sight Of each other, and Immediately
adjoining the town OF Dum!ries.
l AM directed by the plaintiffs to say,
hat two thousand dollars Of the purchase
money rust be paid down, and that a
credit for the residue will be given until
the 6rst day Of November next,
The sale will take place on Saturday
the Goth day of June next, at IL O'clock,
md immediate possession given the pur-
;haser, and a deed made if satisIactor'
.curity is given to the plaintiff.
JOHN STtSSARD
Marshal District Fredericksburg. |
May Is
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Hamilton's Elirir,

A sovereign remedy for colds, Obsti-
nate coughs. asthmss, sore throats, ca
tarlAs, and approaching coRsumptiOns.-
TO parents who have children afflicted
with the HOPPING C0UGH, This dis.
coYry is Of the first magnitude, as it az
fords immediate relief, cheeks the pro.
gress, and in a short time entirely re-
moves the most cruel disorders to winch
children are liable. The Elixir is per.
fectly agreeable. and the dose so small
that no difficulty arises in taking it.