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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-13
LATEST FROM SPAIN

BosToN, Jn!y 6.-Cspt. RIPLEY, of
The sch. Zephyr, who left Cadiz on The
I'm OF May, informs ,la, he understood
The American Envoy had been we'll re.
c'iVrd al Madrid that The treaty ceding
ili' Fiomdas vas ratified aud 1t. Read
was daily expected al Cadiz with the ra
'iticai'on, TO bring it 10 America i'm the
sioop OF war Hornet, appointed TO sail
lie Isl OF June for n. York.
Two Spanish 74's and frigate for
Lima sailed from Cadiz few DAYS before
me Zephyr-bnt carried out no troops.
IL was moi supposed the grand expedi
hoh "onid depart before August.
Capt. Il. brous despatches Tor govern
ment. rpoy,oI,,r,
We were yesterday favored by Mr.. Topl,rp
Win Calcutta papers To Feb a.
Inc quantity of Cotton exported from Pom
pay 10 various parts OF the world from tbe / -
OF January, 1918, to the LIST of January. 1910
incluuihg the shIps that sailed in the frst Al
oaSs OF TIE present year, is as follows:
r. Bnles
~ limo ""i I-us'dhu, las. 900
o America, 10 ships ~ 5Oo
10 the Isle OF France 900
10 France in ships IN ma
10 Portugal in ships m OS0
"s anu the eastward 800
Total POS 900
Boston Daily Adu.
Il
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-13

Total POS 900
| Boston Daily Adu.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

II was eODjectured that the horrid deed
was perpetrated while she MAS i'm the
aci of gathering the cucumbers, and that
her body was conveyed TO the spo, where
il was found, under the belief that, il
would forever remain in that dark So
liiude" without being discovered bat,
as the saying is; " murder will out" An
inquest was held on the body, aud we
understand that the witnesses Who were
called deposed, that three men of the
same heighborhood, against whom the
deceased had instituted suit tor DANA
ges, (Which from the heinous nature of
ihetrespass il was expected would be
very heavy had repeatedly declared that
ii she did not drop the prosecution they
would be the death of her /; this testimony
added TO the notorious depravi'y of the
men LETT but little doubt upon the minds
OF the inquest that they were the perpe-
traitors OF the murder, and they brought
IN their verdict accordingly upon which
warrant was issued to apprehtuA them,
and they are now safely lodged m Priu
cess Ann jail To await their trial. The
deceased was poor, but very worthy
inOfiensive woman. IL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

marched from The cantonment FOR the
road OH Thursday last.
Ii is reported that the astronomer ap-
pointed the present season by the govern
ment OF The United States, 10 ascertain
The northern boundary between the
United States and Canada, concurs with
the observations made last year, and gives
IL as his opinion that The military works
at Rouse's Point are north of latitude IS.
Gen. Mcclure has established 4 wooden
factory al Bath, Sievben county, and in-
vites the farmers 10 bring in their wool;
engaging that he will afford them cloth
fine enough for dapdies. He has gOt Brew
sler's late invented spinning machine into
use, by water power, with which a girl OF
ten years old can attend $50 spindles, and
spin 100 pounds of wool in day. With
this machine, wool may he spun ex-
tremely fine and even; and one hand can
perform as much as can be performed by
y or 10 hand jennies. So much ier AN
American invention. This excellent ma
chine ought TO be generally pun into ope-
ration. II will prove immensely beneficial
TO this country. [At6asy Plough Boy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
To the great LandhOtders of Virginia or
.9f0ryI,UE

WISH TO exchange nine small two story brick houses
near the Navy Yard gate Washington civ AZ thyir
,lr variation, by competent mechanics, for a small
iatm Tins property Is no doubt much more proIfta
b'e ihah land where IL Is well manaEed. as CON
s'oer myself practical farmer, and haer myself that
can oTine auy recommendations required, auy person
holding large body Of lHud will he doubt be benefit
"a by letting lie have small farm in EXCHANGE as
sna use eNerJ exertlon to introduce practical system
oI farming also fiatieI myself thai | bring
number OF good farmers along with me who have mar
mao me good fortune TO get land where We i've Any
person wishing To exchange will direct their feters 10
HhsDoTo', Loudonn county, Virginia and any person
wishing 20 view the houses, will call OH Mr. John b.
Forrest, who has the care OF them.
SAMUEL w. YOUNG.
The above houses in good repair aud undeJ GOOD
rents, payable monthly
S"nf. 10. 30. JOHN r..
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Staples of tile Richmo,,d gIa,.ket.

Staples IF tie RichnOhld NIaIhet.
Tobacco S a TO Corn 2 ; so a SIS
Flour, new, ) % a 62-Meal 81 a " Wheat IS l.
l0lcts.-Hemp . 100 10 PEI ton-Oats IS
d 90 cts.
GrUceries.-St. Croix Sugar IL l4B good,
-Barbadoes 90. IL i3-N. q do. % II3
Coffee Z6 so cts. per lb.-Moiasses 40 a so
cts.per gallon Cut Herrings S IA SAL per bbl.
bacon, IL "a Is cts. per lb.-Rum West India
80 u 80 cts. per gallon
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Bank Of Virginia. SO
Farmers Bank.
Z. >. Bank ............s.--.....g5
Mariue Stock
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

We are sorry 30 understand, that letters
received in this town by late arrivals from
London, mention the failure OF some en-
ment houses in The American Trade, by
Which considerable losses viii be- sustained
by anumber OF enterprisin;; shippers here.
time 10 state, that the loss III almost every
case that we have heard, has fallen where
II can be easily borne aud that nothing
like embarrassment IN consequence OF the
English failures, is aniicina,rd in Peters
burg. Petersburg Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

In the % hours ending OF The morniRg Of
the 9th there were 81 nav cases of fever a I.
Ealiimore-4 deaills--and 10 the hIoriling
ct The 9Th, 10 new eases, and = deaIIrs--
10 the morning OF the 9Th. l3 new cases.
ind 10 deaths BY the fever :
No new cases ot.Tellow fever al Charles
ton on The 23d inst
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

Notice IS hereby girfH, that
A application will be made to the county court OF
~ Cuubefland, At September court next, to discOH
tnUe much ~ road III said county called the Horn
QnstteT road a. extends from NY the Car
tefsVille fOae To Cumberland old courthouse TOAD.
26..WIws 1uONfS BOOKER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
INHUMAN MONSTER.

HARRISBURG, va. Sepirmbtr l.-OH
Thursday last JOHN SUTOK, WAS com
miied To iiiejail of Lewis county, Virginia,
charged with having committed d RAPE
on The body of his own daughter, a girl
about ii wears of age. We iorbear com
men'ing on 1t, as we understandable trial
will take place next week. lVuguiian.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

I'eFSOHdI E8tate of John Leslie, dec.
CONSISTING OfSLAVBS, MULES HORSES &c =,
- Summer Till, IN The county of Chesterfield t,,r
sale by auction Tor CASH. on WEDNESDAY lie 2ad
dhy OF The present month (SepttmbeT) will be sold bv
auction, az Summer Ill., the plantation 81 j. Leslie
dec ~ the c"unty Of Chesei6eid all the ren,aiDnp
STOCK and plantation tools, sisting Of IL mules
hoIsts cows as sheep, carts dray, upwards OF "
plnnsbs, ~ SETS OF gear harIows sc. Also rs very
valuable slaves, of whom lie fret rae earner,.
rue sae WIZ Commence at II o'ciock-snd should
'be dAoEemehtoned DAY not he fair, the sale viii take
pldot Tue hfst alT DAY ther Terms, cash
~ order Of James Scott. eN'OI Of J. Leslie dee
HERON, SiNION 4 co. Aurti.ufsrs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

saiious for the attentions OF Judge SIDmerS
and y. X. Thompson, Esq. he proceeds y" Since
| wrute thee, have take turn in the woods
for the purpose of making myself acquainted
with the conuiry AZ n relates TO roads, laid OUT
work tor young man of our party in trying
number OF experimental lines pointed out BY
myself aud OF. ers, includin: large scale oipro.
fr,ctlng, all which is how nearly rompleated and
ready tor my inspection. After spending about
Sor 10 days on land, again Joined the party on
Greenbrier river, who had been very much
retarded by the unusual low state ct the water.
Afier descending that river 10 lis mon;h mica,
we assembled New river 10 The munjh OF SINKING
GEEK tomeet the first survey zoos the Alieg CHA
ny. u his distance is55 miles and geuerally good
wafer. We assembled all the fails with toiera
bile facility by taking OFT some of our loading
except the tall III Peters's mountain, which
gave us little more trouble. III returning,
they we're alll passed without the least inter-
rnptiou or difficulty. After passing the mOuth
or Gieenbrier, our difficulties began 10 iu-
crease and continue d 10 THO Ken upon us, until
~eaiiivtd al APPOINT about iwoiniies above tue
falls ut the river: these are too numerous and
varied To attempt 10 describe in al short letter.
Sufhceit Ia say. that from BOwyeIs ferry dow III
wards, tor about 10 mics, l am inclined TO
think greater OF tie same nature never were
san mounted with less inJ'iy 10 the property or
persons at those concerned rs y little sam
pie, take the following description OF d small
part. lntwU miles we had HlOre Ihan siAty ieet
tall the river passing more water than the
James River above Richmond, bat confined IN
ii led VARYING i,om 100 yards to 80 feel, and
Tie whole 40 tuuded will great rocks as 10
cHitiely c0uceSl ttie Adtei al shtIt distance (;
iht shores or they may be 30 called ever
which We had 10 transport our baggage,
rouiposed oil mighty lUnble OF rocks (Ipany
OF them as large as dwelling houses) which
had tumbied from ihe mountains above and
bounding with raiile snakes. Vet these aud
many other inipcdiinent> were passed Without
INJURY 10 Onr boat ar oar persons.
Ii Is believed this river never was lower,
II as low present Some 1T the shoals
We have passed below the tails require consi-
detahle Improvement 10 render them uavi-
gable by The large salt boats. We hope TO ar.
| rive ai Point Pleasant by ihe end of the week
and then commence "A IetrUrIade movement.
With regard To the result at our labois IA II
MAY effect the great object OF our enquiry. l
can only say at presenI that believe we shall
make ourselves iuiiA acquainted with The sub
Ject before our return 10 Richmond"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

Accounts vid Havana are received iforil
Lima down 10 the 2lst April.-Loii
COchrahe had not renewed his atrarh afi
Callao and the Royal feet, but vas suii
o>eriDg on the coast of Peru. On The
10Th he appeared off Chancay a small low II
To leeward Of Lima, and seemed disposed
10 make landing, TO oppose which the
Royallsts had made every requisite prepa.
ra,lon."-Tbe Viccroy ef Peru bad
threatened retaliation onhiS prisoners, fox
Tue alleged assassination OF Brig. General
Ordonez and 80 other Spanish officers
taken al the battle of Maypu.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
BANKS.

LEXINGTON, (ky) August 25.-Since
our lasl, The following have been added
10 the list of doubtful banks, viz: George
town, .Sheibyvilie, Carlisle, Springfield,
RurES rjJIo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
OF SPAIN

BoSToN, Sept. 8. We learn by g
gentleman from Gibraltar. thai the in
tended expedition, which has bersi long
preparing t,great expense III Cstiiz Tor
South America has been suspeDdcO, IN
consequence Of che numerous deseriions
ofihe soldiers, dissatisfied with fhe,rpro-
visions, aud at mol receiving Their pay -
Several officers, who had been arrested.
had escaped from confinement, and reach
ed Gibraltar. s, ls-.yc~
This delay Of the grand expedition,
which has so long occnpiedIhe public at
tentiOn, must cause. a great sensaiIon in
Spain, and considerable rejoicing among
the rrvoln,ion3ls in America What ilre
effect viii be. and what step will now be
taken, remains 10. be known.- [PaN.
Sea Seipent.-We understand, says q
Boston paper that an expeditions. consisi-
ing OF a p,lot-boal and two whale boats.
properly prepared, have been sent on,
IN the hope Ut having ain opportunity to
capture The Marine Serpent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

IA Assembly of Virginia, praying thai paTI OF III ~
pei end or the county ofHanoyer and part OF ihe low
e. enc OF the county OF Louisa be added the county
OF GoOchland-hoth parts OF yng on the sontb
sue OI SCUM Anna Tivet Soft
k'hE co-paIIneIsLip OF FRANCS DABNEY \ CO.
a expired ny its original Limitation ON the pad OF
Siaich Last Thomas 4. Bouldn ESD is authorized 10
settle ite accountsof, anh receive the monies due 10
the said cohceTu. FIR : DAEHEY - y
sept. 10. Ut THOMaS RoJII n,N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

oil the Bran, h Bauk O! the u. ). Richmond,
by lis board OF Directors.
Tie PetCrsbnyg RepnbHcan 10 b,Cr-med INIT ME
tdtf0TeS ~ tire ont ~ hytF hoilsfS f0i,0befLSeO by
NM ncre net repOrtr0 10 t0eH ne yr,rPd mr. lG
rdgraph We did not thfH HBderStdRdfh, sd had inn
commercial hOMSe ~ rus 1facP ne did MT nt,h
t0desigaIe hehouSeSt Uhich diffdsd IL is enough
thcir "dme' on tier designations bu,ditd a60Ut i a
newspaper.
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Communicated.
Departed this life the 3Oih nit ~ the 2si year nf
his (a his fathe - H. Charles Cts county JOHN
X. HUBBARD, eldest son uf George Huhbdrd-a man
highly respected by his acquaintance, esteemed aud be
loved by his friends and connexions
Departed THIS life the 20 inst IN New Kent couu.
~, Mrs. ANN ELIZA CUM. wife Of sir. Join S. Gum
aud eldest daughter Of Mf samuel McCtaw Of the Guy
Of Richmond ~ tie 1gtb year OF !ieT age after short
illness OF eight days. She las left an agrtiupate
baud aud three infinite brwaIl their iffcpaabIr los
Mrs Gum possessed Of strength mind purity
o. keait aud sure Of practical philosophy, rarely
mOry to add, that as ife, daughter mother sister
mistress AID neIghbor she exeupaTy-in the per
fofInance Of deeds OF uiuniHcence and ~ Charts.
Those Who Knew her most intimately best testify TO
trying moments Of her approaching dissolution tne
yielded her assent to the will OF her Maker with Sc
renity and composure Of mind which seemed to disarm
death Of many of its teirors.
Departed this life the 9th inst. after long and
illness, 10 the 22d year Of bis age, JAMES H.
boswell, Of the Forks of Hanover, son Of Captain
| James boswell. IN the death Of this amabe younq
man. his friends and relations deprived Of Que who
possessed those tender aud endearing qualities which
give this life its solsce and charm more generous
benevolent and manly heart was never chilled nv III,
| hand ofdeah. he was highly respected and beloved
| and Is much lamented BY all all Who knew bin. 70,
has LEFT anecuouate relatives to his hreparablt
oss.." tho man is like TO vanity, his days are as
| shadow that pssstth away"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

On Wednesday last MIR. Rictayd q sder
sou OF tbs city Was appointed PreUdcHt
OF the Bran, h Bauk OF the u. S. Richmond
by lis board OF Directors.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

Cotton Yarns at Reduced Prices
\ HhNE JUST received fro IN the Union Manufacrory O.
= maryland, an assortment OF COTTON YARNS whc6
"lli be sold Hheh lower than heretofore.
sent 10 36..wf WILLIAM ANDERSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
LXnnfS a Nltnllfin,,

VANS Sundtl0n,
Il FARMER or GARDNER or overseer of g,
plantation, young man just arrived fIOm London
WI" perfectly acquainted with farming and garden
ing respectable reference can be gwen IL renuir,d
ne post pad) addressed 70 J, ~. the post Office
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
Corm &. Fodder for safe bv Auc,;o,, i'm. Cos5


Cora d Fodder for sale by duCtiOn fer Cash.
VIII he added 10 the sale Of Mr.. John Lessii.'s pe
s"nai estate, at Summer Hill, on Wednesda, The o2d
lnst gu TIE crops Of corn aud fodder growing on
BY order Of James Scott ex'or NJ j. Leslie. dec.
hrpl. 10. 36,.tds HtRON. SlNrON Z Co Arr,rs.
'ERUSI DEtD.BJ virtue of deed Of ttusi cN ecgIrd
TO the Subscriber tue 30ih ia. Of Anpusi 1917 nv
Eoh'uho "ebtteI duly recorded IN the oaice Of tle
county court r. Hanover, for the purpose 81 securing To
Thomas Williamson Of Norfolk borough The snr az
$4,000 With interest from The S0ih August, 1917 strait
@" "eonesuaj ibe eb ~ September next, az air--if
not me next fair day between the hours ri 10 ~
ana . y VI ON the premises, proceed 60 sell N publc
auction toT cash, TIE tract Of LAND nov aurrs a.d
occupied by saie Webster, containing by eNnuatinn
S1Di acres, situated Gold Vine creek or ga u,urb
tbeieOf, together With the improvements and ANIME
nsnCes as will satisfy the said debt aud iptetest svd
co,'s II carving tie said trusl nts execution
August lS RO DOUrH4T, Tfusiee
fectsd the day advertised The public sr tnfotnd
thai WIZ AGAIN be exposed Co sale me Isfh efobcr
msr 's. u no., ,ns next fai day, upon the
we'll worthy The attention of good farmer
Sent. 10. 91..wids r. DoUTHAT.
h UNAWAY. committed to The Jail OF Iasoi,
d county some lime since, negro man who cafe
himself PRIME, and who says be belonged 10 Ger
tain Charles W. Nelson, aud from hOu he made lie
escape near this place on his way down To Natcbez
The fellow Is about 40 years Of aye about fee, or
inches bgb' speaks SLOW and Wahs soopnely has lost
soHe Of bis iofe teeth aud preeuds 10 be religious
The owner Is requested to come forward prove prose,
~ aud pay charges, and receive his property
RODENT HEREFORD S. NC.
| stPlen,oeI 10. 96..wsw'
NOTICE Is hereby given that petition will he ire
sented 10 the next General Assembly Of Virgins 10
pass act to renew the rights Of the Green Briar
| Company TO tue heirs, successors and represen-
,suyes Of the original grantees, enabling them thereby
ny and 10 ascertain and dispose OF all the vacant lands
! remaining WilbiH The grant. ss.wss
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s7ssT,7-1 FOlt SALE,
4ssEsE4s, <SSEFasf-ks Two New York made
s4JstS3 5iisl-SSyssR STAGES, ON rnodel ate ,e,nls
- : - $40 ~V1l Enquire AT this OiBce.
--~2AJ<S~~hs&<tc4kktD

4 SINGLE MAN, accustomed to farming he would
engage as overseer on plantation within six or
e'eh ies oil Richmond, and give satisfactory tes-
uInohials OF good character. Application be made
At this Oiice. an waw.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
CONCLUDING EVIDENCE.

We publish the following letter from the com.
ma"der OF the U. y. schooner Science, 10
Com. BAiNBRIDGE, not because we think a.
nN iurttier evidence is required TO establish
the tact OF The existence in our waters ola
very singular aquatic animal, Of the snake
species, hut because the gentleman who first
gives his signature, WILLIAM MALONE, Esq
has heretofore been "A rigid unbelever in the
existence of any such an.,al-and because
the letter has never before been published
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10
Com. WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE,
Commanding Naval Officer,
Boston Station.

NORFOLK, Sept. Cur own town
continues remarkably beallhy-never
more 80 we believe al rhe heaItiiesi period
OF iIe year. The weather has been very
temperate, and we have had 10 spells OF
excessive beat yesterday vas rs warm
as any day We have had lor several weeks,
and tie thermOmeierwas oDiy up to So.
Ho0id.
" Murder most fod."-The ueighbor-
hood Of Pungo Chapel has again become
scene oi horrid bnichery. About ten
days ago Miss MARY WHITEHURST, "a
femalr somewhat advaDcedin years, WHO
was living with family IN The vicinity Of
the chapel, went out TO small enclosure
or a retired part Of the plantation to ga
Their cucumbers for picking, aud not
returning III reasonable time a messen-
ger was dispatched in quest OF her, but
she was not 10 be found. The day passed
away and still she did NOT return. On the
morrow enquiry was made among all Tie
Helgbbors, but none cOsld give any ac-
count Of her, and the family with whom
she lived became seriously apprehensive
for her safety. A day or two, bow ever,
after she was missed, her llleless body
was found immersed in a swamp a cousi-
derable distance from the cUcumbeT
patch, and pierced with 20 TO 80 bucks shot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-10

PLATTsBURGH, August 81 The u. S.
troops have resumed Their labOTs or iiS
road, which Tor two or three weeks have
been suspended. Tie detachment
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-07
INDIAN eENEALoGY.

At treaty held between the United States
and the Creek nation Of Indians, in which
there was considerable difference of interest
and opinion, the Indians not feeling disposed
to csme into the measures of general Jackson,
the u. s. Commissioner, and he believing
that threats would have some effect to bring
the treaty to speedy conclusion. rose from
his seat somewhat irritated, and observed,
that he was not afraid Of blood when tall
warlike chief arose, aud, addressing Jackson,
said :" Think GU talked of blood, BY which
you mean that you are mol afraid. neither am
/: was not born of woman, neither as
dandled on the kne's Of a woman; but
black cload was seen 10 rise in the west, The
thunder rolled the lightning descended and
shiyered large pine tree, from The ruins
Asrsof sprsng forth TooLoowAssEE,"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-07

A poor pensioner from Beverly, just after
be caue from the U. S. Bank with his pen
sion money yesterday, stopped near the bank
to assist person who fell from his horse, and
while in the act Of discharging this duty OF
humanity, his pocket was rihed ofhis pocket
book and money by some of the hghtJinger-
ed gentry, who have exhibited so much
adroilness in this town and Cambridge within
few weeks. 1t is case OF peculiar distress
% this old soldier, who was SO poor as to
borrow money to get some clothes decent
enough to come to the bank, and has now
lost his all.
In the search for the thief in this instance.
a person was apprehended, who was recos-
nized as pick pocket in the Meeting house
in Cambridge, and was bound over TO the
Middlesex court by 5. D. Parker, esq, alter
a long and patient examination.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-07
Makes Z mo. l9, or July IL.

To those who doubt the correctness
OF some of the above results, we would pre-
sent the case of child born at noon on March
8. 1876, and who was to come to the posses
sion of al estate, if he should attain the age
of eight years. He died on March 3, 1904.
at noon. Can the guardian sustain an action
in this instance Eight years of account had
not elapsed until March 4, 1904, at noon. A
scientific jury would give verdict against
him. October /, 1909.