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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
FIVE dollars Reward.

dom Da,'sqesnce Of the frequent injuries
ier prs., - pumps, whereby the citizens suf-
sous WIZ iaceo1nyenienee, any person or per-
uasyor wv =. VIII give such information to the
the pe,n., superintendent of police, so that
shall ree s;rasoFs thereof nay be convicted,
e"e The above reward
lune % JAMES CARSON,
Superintendent OF Police.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
District Of Columbia, to. wit.
County Of Alerandrse, Z 1900
go l.dUTEt,l oTW. -F-' N
IN CHANCERY.
Charles Mcknight, Complainant,
Against
Thomas Grimshaw, and Isaac. Entwisle, jr.-
Defendants.
HE defendant, Thomas Glimshaw, not
4 having entered his appearance and gi-

sHE defendant, Thomas UiimshaW, mol
Il having entered his appearance and 81.
ven security, according TO the statute and
rules of ibis court; and it appearing to the
satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit: that
the said Thomas Grimshaw is not an lnhabi-
tant of this district: On motion VI the said
complainant, by his attorney, it IS ordered,
that the said defendaat, Thomas Grimshaw,
do appear here on the first day OF tie next
court, and enter bis appearance to this suit,
and give security for performing the DEGREES
ofthe court and that the other defendant,
Isaac Enlwisle jr. do not pay away, convey,
or secrete the debts by him owing TO-, or the
estate or effects in his hands belonging to the
said absent defendant, Thomas Grimshaw,
until the further order or decree ufthis court,
and that a copy of this order be. forthwith
Published for two months successfully in one
Of the public newspapers published in this
county, and that another copy be posted al
the front door of The court house of the said
county. Teste, EDM. LEE, c. G.
july l2 w2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
H,or Freight.

XIX The. schooner ELlZA-ANN, Capt.
sss Tordon, carries l0co bbls. aid will
Ii rs.ay for cargo in three days. Apply
i WI /. FOWLE &. Co.
YRo have for safe saidsehr's cargo O
s $50 casks, rhomaston lime
$4,000 feet hard wood joist
jsue 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
For Sale.

~ The schr MlLLy, carries $50
1890 barrels, is good vessel, clipper built,
sails remarkably fast, and will be sold very
low to close concern. Enquire of Captains
Harcesty on board at Thompson's wharf, or,
10 THOMASl. PEYTON.
june &c 4t Upper end Of King street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
For Charleston.

gssS THE fine swift sailing schooner A.
s define. having 9, 3ds ofher cargo
,rgaged, will sail in few days, for freigh
Il 80 bis. or passage, apply 10,
MuO 60 7. Fl. ROWLAND.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15

liverpool Coarse Salt Afloat.
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED bushels
L coarse salt,on board the ship Commerce,
captain Rose, from Liverpool, at Central
Wharf.
Also, 500 bushels English potatoes,
For sale by WA. EOWLE s. co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
ForI.iyerpool.

giN The good ship UNITED STATES,
Nh isaac Poole, MASTER burtheb $50 tons,
Size has most of her cargo ready TO 60 on
beard, and will beidispatched Immediately;
neigh, equal Ia loco bis. and, passengers are
Nanitd.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
SAMUEL MEsSEKSAiITH

HAS FOR SALE
~ loo sacks Liv, Blown Salt
Hhds Quantico Tobacco
chests Imperial Tea
halfchest GuDpowder Tea
l2o 2 10 cannisters LUMP. DO.
90 ID do Gunpowder do.
IS catty boxes Youn6 Hyson do
So 60 h lids Muscoyado Sugar
loo sets Canton table mats
500 reams wrapping paper
95 bbls N Y Prime Pork, city insp.
Is DO country GIN
'spipes Holland do
3 do Malaga Wine
a or. casks DO
| pipe Madeira Wine
! caskcontaiBing 6 dCz. bottled do
9kegs Raisins
"a boxes Spanish Segars,
l6kegs manuiacturedTobacco
Baltimore Whiskey, White Pepper, &c
july S Il
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
Vol. XXI
Fn1. FREIGHT.

rK The schr CATHARlNE, Captain
Nlq s;orer. carries 500 bbls. and will be
- = S. o"s cargo in three days. Apply to
saae ~ WM. FOWLE T. Co. 1
Wboha for sale said schr's cargo OF
soo casks 4homaston hme
,,,ly
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
Orphans Court,
alexandria COUNTY,

alexandria County,
.}xne Term, 1890.
nRDERED, That the executor Of JANE
W CoETEE, deceased, do give the usual
notice 10 debtors and creditors, three times
week for two weeks, in the Alexandra
newspapers. $3.50,
A copy. este. "a mOllhE, neg.
THIS IS To GIVE NOTICE,
ls,at the subscriber, OF Alexandra county,
IN the l~,ric, of Columbia, has obtained
from The Orphans Court of said county, let.
ters tes!amentary on the estate of Jane Con-
tee, late OF the county aforesaid, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
decedent. are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same to the subscriber, with the vouchers
thereof. passed by the Orphans Court. on or
before the 5lh day Of December next, or they
may by law be excluded from all benefit to
said estate; and those indebted thereto are
required to make im;nediate payment. Gil
Ven undel my hand this 9th day OF June,
1890. JAMES Mel n, Jun,
Executor of JaneContee, deceased.
june mwfsw
Notice.
PROPOSALS. viii be received at Fort
4 Wushington until June Goth. tor supply.
Ing The troops and lahorers with FRESH
BEEF twice a week for one gear.
may &c dse.hJ z. 3. LEE, 1t. U. S.A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
For.New-york.

The well known sloop ABEONA.
49, 49, Wilson KNAPP, II asser, burihen about
60 bis. and can be dispatched immediately
For Sale or Freight,
.M. The very superior schooner SOU
ITHERN TRADER, capt. Simpson,
burtben 600 bis. and can very soon be ready
tolosd. Apply toJoHN H. LADD, &-Co.
Who have for sale on board said schr.
AZ VI merchsntahle boards July
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
For Amsterdam,

rR The superior coppered ship MI,
.N vERFA. Samuel Eames, master, will
ssss h n July. the principal part OF her
ss sl9shs;py ready to go on board one hum
q SsogsSeads OF tobacco or small articles
s,El be- taxeo on freight.
VIZ Fer Liverpool,
And back to ttSs port,
slss The ship WlLHELMiNA. T. by.
NiisA or master, viii sailin all the present
- can lake some passengers out, aud any
xssa a,s wanting passages for their friends 10
fel'o y - This country, have an opportunity OF
eoS sa;or the nj on moderate terms.
s .a!ps,, 70 WM. FOWLE s. Co. &
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-15
IYLER'S
lottery N;Rce,

Two doors east Of Davis's Hotel, Peprsv,v,
MIA avenue, Washington city.
Tickets 10 dollars each, shares in proper
y. 0. Tyler will traosact, With rffonpt.
ness and hdeliiy, al! business in relennrep In
STOCK, or any wise connected with the gene-.
AGENCY nature. % 90
jUoe 20
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
William milford,
CABlNlRgp MAKER

THO doors north Of Rivers's Cay Tavern,
.ND ETURNS his thanks for the encoui-
"a agemeEt he has received ircm his
~. nds, and the public in general, aud
informs them that he has on hand hand.
some assortment OF work IN his line Of the
most recent and approved fashions, as
good as any offered Tor sale; all OF which
ne will sell on The most reasonable terms
Tor Cash, Country Produce, or on short
credit.
Any orders in bis line of business will
be thankfully received, aud punctually al
tended to.
WINDOW BLINDS made. and
neatly repaired.
Elizabeth Town, Jan. II, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
THE AMERICAN CHARACTER.

FUtIt the ASdSlOu AId1CttCs
1t was remarked by Que of the most
learned men that ever visited this coun
try, Portuguese, that just preceding a
warmly contested election IN one of the
states, he anticipated from the violence OF
newspapers, the warmth Of political ha-
raugnes, the inflamable course of CONVEX
versation, and the floods Of defaming hand
bills, that when the election should come
on, a scene OF desolation aud havoc would
eusue little short of those scenes Of CAR
mage which mark revolution 10 Empires
with this view he obtained window
contiguous to this expected bloody scene,
and TO his establishment found, that the war
fare was still confined to the tongues and
elbows, whilst destruction seemed to fall
upon nothing but oceans of grog and Tub.
of oysters at the neighbouring booths
He then made this reflection-that sucl
a people are fitted by nature and hab
for free representative government, fol
whilst il is lawful to contend and 10 asser
opinion, they do il with fiery zeal am
untired ardour but the contest ended
the victors and the vanqushed are equal
ly obedient 10 the result.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
HOUSE
NEAR ELIZABETH TOWN.

NEAR ELIZABETH-TOWN.
NOR SALE, convenient HOUSE
IL for small family, with new Barn
aud Stable, and about acres Of Ground,
well stocked with i variety Of choice fruit
trees, and divided with new fences. Near
The house is well Of excellent water
The whole is in prime order, and possess
sion may be had Immediately. The dis
lance is only few minutes walk from
the Bridge, and offers the advantage of a
city and country residence. The terms
Of payment will be made easy, and the
price moderate. Apply 10
THOS. MACE,
Sept. l2. on the premises.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
FOR SALE.

The follozvmg Property IN and near
Elizabeth 1ozUn-to nit:
VyHE HOUSE & LOT 10 the town,
j. near Mrs. VERGEREAU's; and the
LOT of about two acres, contiguous to
the same.
A LOT containing four or five acres,
and small triangular LOT, both in front
OF the above.
A LOT Of four acres, on that com.
monty known as the Country Road, about
one mile from town.
A LOT OF IL acres, more or less, on
Edgar's road, about one mile and ball
from town. and about two acres OF SALT
MEADOW, at the Landing.
All the aforementioned property, il
not previously disposed OF at private sale,
will be offered at Auction, Oh Saturday
the l4th OF October next, al 3 O'Clock,
P. nj. at the Union Hotel, 10 this town, BY
WILLIAM DAYTON, Agent, DC.
July Is, 1920.
P. S. Purchasers giving satisfactory
security, and paying interest punctually
will have considerable time for the pay
meut Of the principal. Those DESTROYS
10 contract al private sale, will apply to
the subscriber, agent for The owners.
w. ID.
~ The sale Of the above described
property is adjourned 10 Saturday The
! lth oil November next.
VIM. DAYTON, agent
Oct. Ia. 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Office.

M the subscribers, owners Of lands
w lying between Elizabeth Town
and Woodruff Farms, having sustained
great damage from repeated trespasses by
various persons, committed on our said
lands, give this public notice, that all
trespassers on the said lands. or other
lands Of the subscribers, whether they be
children, servants, or others. after this
date, will by US, if discovered, be pun
ished with all the severity of the law.
August 10th, 1870.
/ Fl Williamson, Nm. Chefvood,
Thomas Price, sen. iona Dayton,
f.e'Dss Ri0srs, Thomas SaLfeT,
Ichabod Williams, n3sIsaac Morse,
aaron Woodruff, jr. Smith Scudder,
e. L. Whiiiock, John Chandler,
Luther B. Hendricks, James w ooodruf
Richard Woodruff, Jesse Woodruff,
Esekicl Woodruff, Henry Woodruff,
Eiiku Mitchell.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
BOOT, SHOE s. LEATHER
STOR no
John Chandler & Sons

.HEAVE opened Boot, Shoe aud Lea
III Their Store, in the shoe shop lately
tue property Of THOMAS pRict, Jun.
nearly opposite the Presby terian Meeting.
house, where they offer for sale sundry
articles Of Findings in their line Of bust
ness. They intend to keep constantly on
hand, general assortment Of Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Boots aud Shoes, Of the best
quality aud newest fashions. They Lave
also on baud a great variety Of Misses
and Children's Shoes. They are sensible
that their success ia business must depend
on the goodness Of their work. The pub
lie are invited TO make the trial.
N. B. The above mentioned articles
may also be had at the old stand.
April 10, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
ADVERTISEMENT.

#NHE subscriber having from the first
Il LAY OF April changed his business,
ntering all accounts III inture in the firm
OF JOHN CHANDLER Il Sons, feels it oil
great importance to have his accounts set
tled'up to that time, and very sensible OF
the necessity OF having them settled by
himself. does most earnestly request, that
all who have accounts or notes unsettled
would call at his. old stand, where his
hooks are attended to by himself aud son,
and the balances settled by note, or as
agreement may be. The subscriber hopes
this may be sufficient notice, and save
further expenses. His books must be
settled. JOHN CHANDLER.
Eliz.T Town, April 10 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
From the Providence Gazette.
Nay IS. 1877.

We should be unmludluI of our duty
and resist the Impulse OF our feelings, did
we refrain from particular notice Of ihe
participation of female patriotism 10 tie
late autumnal firs. Created by a bene-
ficenl Con as help meet for man, woman
has been admirably fitted, by her DISPOSE.
ton, aud her mental exceliencies, TO allie.
viate the sorrows, and sweeten the tolls Of
her more rugged companion, in this " vale
of sorrow" aud wilderness OF woe. Her
presence giTes-a zest to conversation, and
her voice aud smiles heighten the pleasure
Of social enjoy ment, aud light up ray Of
comfort 10 The bosom Of dependency.
Woman becomes emphaticalIy the COM
panion of, and help meet for man in this
busy world, when she co-operates with
him, in plans for ameliorating the condi.
tion of society, employs her talents and
superadds her influence, and her active
and patriotic exertions, in diffusing The
light OF science, and extending the sphere
Of the useful arts. The ladies, whose Ell.
egaut grass bonnets, and whose rush and
yarn carpetings. were so much admired
al Hartfotd--and those who exhibited
specimens oil their ingenuity and industry
at Brighton, are worthy OF distinguished
notice. Il is thus, that mothers may ser
an useful example 10 their daughter and
excite in both sexes laudable spirit oil
competition for excellence in valuable aud
permanent accomplishments.
Such domestic employmeuls are cred
liable to the sex such were the employ
ments OF many ancient matrons, Of whom
history boasts and at the loom, accord
ing 10 the father Of Epic poetry, did Pen.
elope, tina. pattern Of coniugal fidelity
beguile the lingering moments Of her bus
bands absence.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Blank Bonds

kvOR Sherii.s and ConstabIes under
Il the new Iusolvent Law, calculated
for any part Of the State, for sale at this
Office.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Notice.

WyHE subscriber, intending to leave
d. the state, and wishing TO close his
business, requests all persons having de
mands against him to present them for sci
Element and all persons indebted are
earnestly requested TO call and settle BY
the 10Th Of November next, as it is abso.
lutely necessary that his books should be
closedby that time.
ELIHU WOODRUFF.
Eliz. Town, Oct. IL 1920
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
POETRY.
From The .alba,lu PLOUGH Boy.

In looking over some old manuscripts. we foun'
the following lines, which we're written by CATE
ARINE b. THrMPsoN, formerly of this city, (iat
Mrs. MILNE, of Beaufort, s. C) The han
which penned these lines and the heart iron
which they flowed SO warmly, are now elods Q
the valley But if nothing else was lett, this littl
relic would De sufficient to bear down upon tn
tide of time, a name dear to genius and phoso
phy; to friendship and affection. The readers o
The Plough Boy who love poetry, and we hop'
there may be many among them--for The love o
poetry Is the love of yirtue--wi, We are certain
be pleased that we have drawn forth from ITS OBJ
scurty this elegant morceau. Ii does honor to tbs
genus OF its author 1t exslts the Tyre, whist !
CONVEYS severe but just rebuke of the sordit
passions which degrade human nature, and 'sfreezt
the genial current OF the soul"
TO VERY YOUNG POET.
MIsrAKEs YourH while yet IT'S time,
From Fancy ly--forsske the Tyre ;
Restrain each thought that scars sublime,
And quench each spark of feelings fire.
From Fancy's sweet, seducing smile
Turn thy enamoured eyes away
Oh she is lovely to beguiie,
And bright, to lead the soul astray
Heed not the lyre-a fatal speh
IL breathes in each melodious strain;
1t bids such rapturous feelings swell
But heed them not--for all is vain.
Vain, as the memory of dream,
Is rapture's bright bevidering blaze;
And falser, than meteor's gleam,
The shadowy scenes that hope displays.
Zach generous elevated thought
Must meanly bend at Mammon's shrine
And every spark, from feeling caught,
Be buried in his dirty mine.
Oh then, in time, forsake the Tyre;
Forget to think and cease to feel
TO all that Genius would inspire,
To all that Fancy woald reveal,
Be dull and biind--or else, prepare
For sorrow, poverty and care,
And every in the soul abhors TO bear.
C.B.T.
Nay IS. 1877.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
SOAP 6 CANDLE
WAREHOUSE.

fgSHE subscriber has deposited guam
Il thy Of SOAP and CANDLES, Of
a good quality, with Messrs. HINcHmAN
| & WHiTtFiELD. two doors south OF the
State Bank, and directly opposite the
Episcopal Church., in Elizabeth Town
and intends TO keepon baud, at their store,
constant supply OF
Mould Candles, of various sizes
Dipped do. do.
Rush Lights, of superior
quality, aud
Hard Soap,
TO sell, by the box or less quantity, at
the Factory prices.
TalloW will be received in pay
meDt for the above articles.
ELLISON CONGER.
Newdrk, Oct. 80. 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
1P Notice.

HNHE subscriber wishes TO purchase a
IL few hundred weight OF the first
quality Of bright BROOM WHiSK, and
is willing TO give fair price for the same,
when delivered al his Broom Factory in
Elizabeth Town, near the Store of J.
Humes & Co.
Also, wanted, q few cwt. of fine, short,
bright aud straight Whisk for Brushes
for which liberal price will be given.
S. Fl. WEED.
Els. Tovn. June 10, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07

yEyHE subscribers offer TO Rent tn
h STORE in Elizabeth Town, BE-
logging to the estate of JAMES WILsoN.
Esq. deceased at the same time dis
pose Of, at reduced prices, the remainder
Of the GOODS on hand, consisting Of a
pretty general assortment of Dry Goods,
Crockesy and Hardware--Its situation is
very convenient, aud 10 a pleasant part
of the town.
Those persons who have unsettled &C
counts with said estate, are again request
ed to make pay ment Immediately, or their
accounts will be placed 10 the hands of a
proper officer for collection.
ELEANOR WILSON lE
NICHS. ARROSMITH,
DAVID MEEKER, s
" A. WILSON.
Els Tom. Sept. 10, 1870.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Notice.

a LII persons indebted to the snbscri-
IA Der are requested 10 make pay mepl,
Tor at least 10 settle, Immediately 10TH
erwise their accounts will be placed 10 the
hands Of proper officer for collection.
PHILEMON ELMER.
Westfield, Oct 10, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Strayedl

NROM the subscriber. about figs
Il weeks since. 4 deep red STEER
one year old last spring. Whoever viii
give information 10 the subscriber respect
iug said steer, shall be reasonably reward.
ed for their trouble.
ROBERT CLARK.
Railway, (near The Wheatsheaf,)
Oct. 10, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
FIRE WOOD.

NXTILL he sold at Public Auction,
Wv on THURSDAY the 9th day of
November next, the Wood standing OF
five acres Of land, OH the Great island
one and half miles from Elizabeth Town,
consisting Of Oak and Hickory, Of The
first quality. To be sold 10 small lots 10
suit purchasers.
Vepdue TO commence at O'clock, p. Nj.
Conditions made known Oh the day OF
sale.
MICHAEL WOODRUFF,
RICHARD WOODRUFF,
AMELIA ZELUFF.
Oct. 80, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
Holland Quilts.

TUST received, and for sale at this
eH Office, a few thousand superior HoI.
laud QUiLLS
Sept. 10, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07
NE W SpORno

| GN@ w - AVHl6o
ESHE subscribers beg leave to inform
Il the public that they have opened a
ISTORE in Elizabeth Town, two doors
south of the State Bank, aud directly op-
posite the Episcopal Church, where thes
have received handsome assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Suitable TO the season, uiz -
Broadcloths, Cassimeres Vestinss, Fian.
nels, Bombszeits, Checks, CaIicoes, PIaids
Muslins, wofsted Hose, Cotton Bats, loi
bed quilts, DC. &c.
also, good assortment Of fresh
GROCERIES, Wig.
MoIasses, Sugars, Young FL, SON, Hy-
son-skin and Souchong Teas, Rum, Gin
Brandy, Wine, Flour, Salt, Cheese, Lo
rillard's chewing and smoking Tobacco.
and Snuff. Spanish and American Sesars
Powder, Shot, Fiirls, Iadigo, Pepper,
Alispice, Ginger. Pearlash, Nuimegs.
Cloves, Cinnamon, Raisins, Tamarinds,
Almonds. dried Curranis, Soap, Candles
Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, &c. DC.
Also, q handsome assortment Of
CROCKERY.
The above Goods were purchased for
cash III New York, and will BE- sold at a
very small advance.
HINCHMAN & WHITEFIELD.
Oct. 9th, 1920.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-11-07

The following Property IN and near
Ehxc6eh 1ozUn-to nit:
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-02-01
" Washington, Dec. l9, 1879.

"7The present exigencies OF the 60
vernment, which you will readily see
from perusal Of the report OF the secre-
tary of the treasury, which shows that
there will be a deficit in the next yeae 5
revenue of about $4,000, 900, to meet the
annual expenditures, will, ] fear, render
more difficult than | at first supposed,
the success of the application of Mr..
Cook for an extension of the time allot-
ted for completing the final settlement on
our lands. The indulgence, if any,
think will most likely be confined to a
given quantity of land, say $40 acres.
"The proposition to destroy the Gre
dit system, / am well convinced will be
adopted; and twill therefore be incum-
bensen the misrepresentation to strive
for reduction of price. This think
the west will unite in.
The fact, that our expenses are like
ly'to exceed our resources, according to
the present rates of taxation, seems to
have bridled the bounty of congress, and
is likely to operate seriously against
those who have claims against the govern
nent, to the satisfaction of which the as
sent of congress is necessary. a re-
trenchment in the public expenditures
is no doubt the duty of congress, whene-
yer those expenditures become unneces-
sarlly great; and that such is the case at
present, seems to be believed by many.
IF such should be the case, and of which
have no doubt, but to what extent l can
not say, curtailment of those expenses
certainly think proper. Some military
gentlemen have assured me, that the staff
Of the United States army is now suffi-
cient for an army in time ofwar of 10000
troops at least; some indeed say $4,000.
A great number Of appointments must,
therefore, be mere sinecGres, the exist
cnce of which should always be obnox-
;ous to the people. In various other de-
partments of the government it is thought
a superabundance of Offices have been
created"