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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-11

+. C. DOWDEN.
SAMUEL K. KRAMER.
JOHN f. SlCKLES.
ANDREW l.. STITCHER.
SAMUEL ROSWELL.
PHILLIP MILLER.
JESSE F. CAVIT.
STEPHEN BADGER.
To Adam Ramage.
Ne1u- York, Jusy g. 1919.
Dear Sir have for tome time past been
threatening to write to you, to let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety of circumstances have prevented it.
have had it in constant operation three
months during which time nearly all the
printers of this city, and a number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called to ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea | have of it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more OF better work can be
done in given time.
The exeriionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of 10 years OF age.
q have boy of that age TO work on mine }
1t is well made, the different parts admra-
bly, proportioned, and not more liable than
other presses to get out OF repair.
AIN, yours respectfully,
BIZ. A. Ramage.
Neas- York, April 25, 1918.
Sir--The Ruthven Press arrived safe, aud
is in successful operation. Many OF our
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dec3O
John Ramsay

IFAS imported in the ships Boston, captain
4 4 Fnay, &. Potomac, captain Bradford.
direct from Liverpool, handsome assort-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05

As he is the son Of an italian, and
has travelled and resided in Italy and
Spain for severa! years, he thinks him
self authorised to say, that he derives
the pronunciation of The languages more
from con,ersing With The natives, than
from the study Of theoretical principles.
He therefore supposes, that he could
do full justice to a private family il,
teaching children reading, writing, a.
ritlmetic, living languages. fencing,
dancing, and some little music; all when
combined together, ojgh' render Chi!
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general educa-
ton.
Mr.. i. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteea y ears in Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor Of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing, TO gen,
tlemen OF the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at The bar,
professors of the dead languages, and
the most respectable French families
residing IN that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials OF his capacity and cllarac-
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con.
IectioGary Shop. King-streeD of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and Iikewi.e in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. P. may be seen at any time al
MIR. FLE URY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
August 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
Camp Meeting
August 9

wv ILL be held ON the land OF George
w Lane, adjoining lDe town OF Centre
vile, in the county Of Fairfax, Va. to COM
mence on the 18th of August next.
As the primary object Of these meetings is
sometimes in degree defeated from toe
want of proper order, considerable pains
have been taken to secure the preservation
OF good order and management on the pre-
sent occasion to this end, the inhabitants OF
Cen,reviie and its vicinity, particularly the
owners of the land adjacent thereto, with tht
magistrates and other civil ctiicers,) have
united TO discourage hucksters and
vendors of spirituous liquors from making
My preparation TO corHe TO This meeting with
a design TO traffic, for such will be counte-
Ranced by none, and opposed by all Wit
ness tie following certificate -
We, the subscribers. being DESTROYS to OBJ
tain camp meeting IN our nelghhorhood,
and feeling disposed TO aid in the preserva
ton OF order and good management of the
same, do hereby cordially and soemnly
pledge ourselves to the ministers and mana
gers of the meeting, to discountenance al;
disorder and improper conduct, and to pre-
vent LAS far as we may individually have the
power the sale Of spirstuous liquors or the
SetthaRg OF huCksterS on the lots OF land in the
neighborhood oithe meeting, over which any
OF Us may have control.
Alexander Waugh; Geo. n. Buckley; f.
noch Grigsby; Ino, Bronaush; Tbs. Swayne;
Elisha fanny; B. Harrison; Vim, Lane; Geo
w Lane: Richard Williams; Amos Hofl;
Wormely Garter; Henry Whaley; Fewel A.
Perry; John D. Perry; William Carr Lane;
John Shud; Henry Hobb; B. M. Lane; Mo
ses Cation; Jas. H. Hooe; Jno. Brown; Jas.
Gaines; James l.. Tripiett; John Hening;
Jas. NJ. Roberdeau; Jeremiah Hutchinson;
WIN. Larkin; Coleman Lewis.
N. B. For the information of those that
design having tents at this meeting, it is fur
Their added, that it will be expected before
they are permitted TO pitch their tents, they
will pledge themselves in-wrting that all
persons in their tents shall strictly preserve
the rules the meeting, or be dismissed by
them from their tents
CHRISTOPHER FRYE.
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LIVERY STABLE.
Elizabeth To7oers,

DETURNS hersincerest thanks to the
npublic for the liberal encouragement her
he deceased husband rect iyed in the above
basioess Tor this twenty years, and informs
BIZ friends and the public in general, that
she still continues The above business at the
Ormer stand. where every attention will be
paid that formerly was, to render ample sa-
ikiastion 10 those Ladies and Gentlemen that
will honor me with their custom, as she has a
large family to support, and through no other
means.
july tt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
CHRISTOPHER FRYE.
RlCH'D. McALLISTER.
District of Columbia, to wit.
County Of .alerandria, 1901
Aprat Term,
IN CHANCERY.
IN CTIH NNEN 7.
Abijah Adams, Complainant,

IN CTlANCEh1.
.Abijah Adams, Complainant,
Against,
Henry w. Hardy, William FowIe, and
Henry Dangerfed, trading under the firm of
William Fowle & Co.-Defendants.
YEHE defendant Henry w. Hardy. not
Il having entered his appearance and gil
ven security according to the statute and
rules OF this court, 4. it appearing to the sa-
tistacton OF the court upon affidavit, that the
said Henry w. Hardy is not an inha bitant Of
this district. On motion of the said COM
pla'nant, by bis attorney, it is ordered, that
the said defendant Henry w. Hardy DO ap-
pear here ON the first day of the next court,
and enterbls appearance TO this suit, and
give security for performing the DEGREES Of
the court and that the other defendants
William FowIe, and Henry Dangenfeld do
moi pay away, convey, or secrete the debts
by them owing 10, or the estate. or effects in
their hands belonging to the said absent de-
PENDANT Henry w. Hardy, until the further
order or deere of this court, and that copy
of The order be forthwith published Tor two
months successfully in one of the public
news papers published in this county, and
that another copy be posted at the front door
Of the court house of the said County
Teste, EDM. |. LEE, G. C. s.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
Boot and Shoe ManufactOry.

NNaE subscriber has now on hand at his
i store, on Fairfax street, one door north
Of the Post Office, an extensive assortment OF
genllemen's boots and bootees, fancy pumps.
strong shoes, &c. Of his own manufacture,
aud which for neatness and durability can
not beexceIled by any in the district. Full
lyaware ofIhe advantage of ready money
business, he is determined to sell at prices
rausualiy io1v All orders for boots, sc.
made TO measure, will be promptly attended
TO- l.. MASTERSON.
june 9
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To Rent.

sx That large Brick Warehouse at
the corner of King and West streets.
Essai Also, the Brick Warehouse now oc-
80 cupied bv the subscriber, which is
tied up TO accommodate family.
Also, Two frame dwellings and shops to
the east OF SAID Warehouse.
Also. the bri,k dwelling house, now in the
occupancy of Mr.. Lupton. Possession to be
given on the LIST April,
And, the brick dwelling occupied by MIR
Tomas SWAIN, Jr. Possession given the
ist day of June next
The above premises will be rented low,
and the whole or anypart OF the above va
luable property sold on accom- nodating
terms. JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
A. C. Cazenove, s. Co.

Lave for sale in addition to their usual
.lassortmento dry goods (Which they OIL
ieron accommodating terms by the piece or
package,
New England Rum
Young Hyson Tea (fresh)
Cosnac 5randy
Muscayado Sugars
London Particular Madeira Wine
Londoa Market do
Malaga Wine
Window Glass all sizes
DuPonts best Gunpowder
Spanish Cigars
Spanish Hides
CorSs in bales of 10 groce each
Elegant German Pianos, which
would he battered for good Mary
land Tobacco
5ouo los. assorted c Nton Yarn
Straw Carpetings, drc. &c.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
Five Thousand Dollars,
-, !. .varded to the first drawn number
VIII " i'm the
rothellral Church Lottery.

,u.,;.h commences drawing NEXT MONTH, in
hn'' he city Of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
Was Committed.

'otte Jail for the county of Alexandria,
~ " Y. on The 10th inst as runaway, a
,, I,d!lo manwho calls himself PETER, and
y sS ne was tree born in the city OF New
~, IN S9d lettthat place about twelve years
~, aus has lived in Virginia ever since
IVA Greater and latter part of the time he
crs with alr. Elijah Paine, near Potomac
'phsaueaf where the steam boat now lands.
aSe s'G mulato man is about 90 years of
stra;cI. ieet inches high, slender and
bow SUI no made, and he's scar on his left ell
pr,no, : he owner is desired to come, prove
o,bs,my' pay charges. and take him away,
dirse, sse De will be disposed of as the law
INN oo o ROUNsAVELL, Tailor.
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ALLEN S
Lucky Office,

p.osylyania avenue. Y ashingtcn city
T;cte,s for sale in the New York Litera-
.,s Lottery at Is dollars; also, IN the 9th
Chs Of the Pennsylvania Grand Stase Lot
tsrv al 80 Dollars, the highest prize OF which
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05
100000 DOLLARS 5!

Orders by mail, or otherwise, enclosing
The cash. post PAID. will meet with promp'
alleoion. Address S. e M. Allen.
july 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-05

New-Orleans Sugar.
FHlRTY-TI1REE bogsheads Of first qua
Z lily New-Orfeans sugar, landing from
hr Packet, for sale by
july II Wy. FOwLE &. &c.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
PUDLI5uED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

Terms Of sn5scr9phOn-THREE DOLLARS per
smMm, bayabie in aduance.
~ Subscribers who do not pay in advance
1t the close of the year, and who do net give
netice Of a wish to discontinue, viii be subject
to an additional charge at the rate Of Is per
cent. per annun, for the time Of delay.
Advertisements not exceeding square, oSE
DOLLAR for the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS
for each subsequent insertion. Larger adj
vertisements in the same proportion A de-
luction of Is per cent. from the above price
will be made on advertisements inserted by the
year Orders for advertising must be accom-
panied by the cash.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

United States, AMI having the said mail
in his custody, was beset by ruffians, and
murdered; out OF the money belonging
to the United States arising from the
postage of letters and packets, five hum
dred dollars, in ten equal semi-annual
payments the first payment to be made
on the first day of June next.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
AN ACT for the relief of John d. Carter.

Belt enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofthe United States
Of America in Congress assembled,
That there be paid to John d. Carter,
out of any money in the Treasury, not
otherwise appropriated by law, the sum
Olive thousand nine hundred and eighty
seven dollars and ninety cents, being
that part of the proceeds of certain goods
and m erchandise, belonging to the said
John d. Carter, captured on board the
ship Mandarin, and brought into the
port of Philadelphia, and there con-
demned, as prize Of war, which were
paid into the Treasury of the United
States, as the United States portion of
said prize.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
laws Of the United States.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
AN ACT for the relief of James Merrill.

Be ii enacted by the Senate and House
Of RchreSentatives ofthe United States
elr.7merica, in Congress assembled, That
the Secretary Of the Navy be, and he is
hereby, authorized and required to cause
20 be placed on the list of navy pension
ers James Merrill, who, whilst engaged
in the discharge of his duty, as an ordi-
nary seamen, on board the United States
ship Adams, in the month of May, one
thousand eight hundred and fourteen,
was accidentally injured BY falling from
the gun-deck into the hold of the ship
which injury has disabled him from OBJ
tanning subsistence by his labor. And,
in placing the said James Merrill on the
list of pensioners, the Secretary of the
Navy shall cause to be observed the re-
gulations by law provided, in relation to
persons authoriz cd to be placed on the
list ofnayy pensioners.
Sec. Q. ind be it further enacted,
That this law shall be construed to take
effect from the twenty-third day of Octo
Der, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and nineteen.
Washington, May 4, l82o.-Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

AN ACT for the relief of the widow of John
Heaps, deceased.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Rehresentatives Of the United States
Of america in Congress assembled,
That the Post Master General be, and
he hereby is, authorized and directed to
pay to the widow of John Heaps, late of
the city Of Baltimore; who, while en-
ployed as carrier Of the mail Of the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
AN ACT for the relief of Thomas C. withers.

AN ACT for the relief of Thomas C. Withers.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of tie United States
Ct America, in Congress assembled,
That there be paid to Thomas c. Wi
theirs the sum Of three hundred and
seventy dollars; the same being due for
four horses, wagon, and gear, i'm
pressed into the service of the United
States during the late war = and that the
aforesaid sum oe paid out Of any money
in the Treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated; Provided, ho7OeDer, That there
shall be deducted from the aforesaid
sum whatever amount the claimant may
have received for the use of his wagon,
team, and gear, as aforesaid.
Washington, May 8, 1929. Approved,
JANIS MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

persons above mentioned, to the Col
lector of Philadelphia, on the importa-
ton into the United States of sundry
copper bottoms, and bolts, or bars, the
same not being, by law, subject to the
payment of duties.
Washington, May 8, 1890, Approved,
JAMES MONROE,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

AN ACT for the relief of Beck and Harvey.
BE ii enacted by the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES Of the United Sfates
Of America in Congress assembled,
That there be refunded and paid to Beck
and Harvey, Of Philadelphia, the sum of
three thousand three hundred and seven
ty-six dollars and nine cents, the said
sum of money having been paid, by the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
AN ACT for the relief of John MpGrew,
Richard Cravat, Hardy Perry, and Beley
Cheney.

AN ACT for the relief of John MGrew,
Richard Cravat, Hardy Perry, and Beley
Cheney.
Be it enacted by The Senate and H9aae
Of Representative Gfthe United States
Of america, in Congress assembled, That
John M'Grew, Richard Cravat, Hardy
Perry, and Beley Cheney, be, and they
are hereby, confirmed in their respec-
tive claims to land lying on the east side
OF the Tombigbee river, in the state of
Alabama, founded on Spanish warrants
of survey, issued prior to the twenty
seventh day of October, il the year one
thousand seven hundred and ninety-fve {:
Provided, The said claimants shall
prove, to the satisfaction Of the Register
and Receiver of the Land Office within
whose district the said lands are situated,
that they were residents of the Niissis-
sippi territory On the day aforesaid !;
and that, prior to that period, the con-
ditlons OF said warrants pf survey were
performed by them.
Sec. @. Ind be it further enacted,
hat VIC iACSlotoI anu NSCclVcF aiOft-
said are hereby required to receive and
record the evidence which may be offer
cd in support of the claims enumerated
in the first section of this act; and if it
shall appear that the said claimants
were residents of the late Mississippi
territory, or had complied with the CON
ditions of their warrants of survey, on the
day and year in the foregoing section
specified, it shall be the duty of the said
Register and Receiver to issue to the
said claimants certificates Of conirma-
ton, for the quantity Of land mentioned
in the said warrants survey; Prouided,
no certificate shall be for larger quaint
ty than six hundred and forty acres
ind hroUided, ciso, That the said lands
have not been sold by the United States !;
in which case, the Register and Recei-
yer shall make special report of the
fact, with all the evidence thereto ap-
pertaining, to the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, who shall present
the same to Congress at their next ses-
sion, for their decision thereon.
Washington, May 8, 1890. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

AN ACI further to regulate the Medical De-
partment Of the. Army.
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES Of the United States
81 America, in Congress assembled,
lhst the Apothecary General and AS
sistant Apothecaries General shall seve-
rally give bonds to the United States,
with good and sufficient security, for the
faithful performance of their duties, in
such sums as shall be required by the
Surgeon General of the Army, under
the direction ofthe War Department.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

persons above mentioned, to the Col
lector of Philadelphia, on the importa-
ton into the United States of sundry
copper bottoms, and bolts, or bars, the
same not being, by law, subject to the
payment of duties.
Washington, May 8, 1920 Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT for the reliefofthe legal representa-
tiyes ofHenry Willis.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofthe United States
Of Hmerica in Congress assembled,
That the legal representatives of Henry
Willis be, and they are hereby, au-
thorized to enter, without payment, in
lieu OF two tracts of land, claimed by
them, Oh the waters of Bayou Sarah, and
which have been sold by the United
States, in any land office in the states of
Mississippi or Alabama, and in such
quantities, agreeably to the surveys made
by the United States, as the claimants
may desire, quantity not exceeding
thirteen hundred arpens; for which, the
register or registers of the land Offices
aforesaid, shall issue the necessary GER
titlcate or certificates, on return of which,
to the General Land Office, a patent or
patents shall issue in favor Of said legal
representatives,.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE,
AN ACT for the relief of Stephen Baxter,
late Paymaster of the third regiment Of
Eew-York volunteers.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofMe United States
Of .4merica in Congress assembled,
That the proper accounting officers Of
the Treasury Department be, and they
are hereby, authorized and empowered
to settle the accounts of Stephen Baxter,
late paymaster of the third regiment of
New York volunteers, upon the princi-
pies of justice and equity; and to allow
him such credits as may appear due for
moneys advanced to the troops in the
service of the United States Provided,
however, That the allowance as afore-
said shall not exceed the amount adj
vanced to him by the government of the
United States.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT for the relief Of Charles S. Jones,
hchard buckner, Jun. administrators Oh
" " Jones
DC I !" enae'eu oy nc "e"u , a"a 1 a
y 4'[I'' eSe''uaf'eS y INC o"''eo o,a'e"
- .Hm te, IN o9"5'eSS GSseM0fea,
n nd. NhStios o. Jones anu 1 5nenata
,ueNe,' un' a''l'.l.''9 -. " 49, = ta...
So"e1' d",I Io,-ce ~ ~ my W. 'a3
'p' 'uo 1ou ui''i ~ % Il 5l,'tn' 10 a,i9
"oy az 10y 49, ""o N''I,@4 -
h o. any Nanny 1 'o' ao sui, a,,... s' ona
ea u" Gu w "lu nv. a. .', 'J ha;a@ '. e,n
.oa nv 1s u.s., . o sa,A r. In1.,,; Avn
1'a'np' ior ",iI" ',e Ss'e ah ~. n'' ,h
sonIo' $3.50. .to sta;ls s 81, % p .e
uo"' ' " s,U ,ana last dr;na. ,ta
w. M" '," W." os wiz a;,I Wv
Ionas fnon1 horao nooas;nnaJ NV a. an
s;dan, ,s o d n h;'n ofh;s 1;ea 90 az
Wash; ;"r. mar y 1900 800, annroved
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT for the relief of Daniel Buckley, and
Catharne Clark, administrators OF John
LARK deceased
Pc it enacted by the Senate and House
of Retreseutctiz,ea ofthe I1ited STATES
That there be Daid to Daniel Buckley
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13
AN ACT for the relief of .ohn II. Piatt.


BE it enacted By Tie Senate and
House Of Representatives QfMe United
States Of AmericQ in Congress assembled,
/ hat the proper accounting officers of
the Treasury Department. be, and they
are hereby, authorized and required to
settle the accounts of John II. Patt, in
Guiding his accounts for transportation,
on just and equitable principles, giving
al! due weight and consideration to the
settlements and allowances already made,
and to the assurances and decisions of
the War Department: PROVIDED, That
the sum allowed under the said sssuran-
ces shall not exceed the amount now
claimed by the United States, and for
which suits have been commenced
against the said John II. Piatt.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

AN ACT for the relief of John Law and
tyonathan Elliot, citizens of the city Of
washington, in the District of Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
If Rehresentatives Of the United States
ofAmerica in Congress assembled, That
the time allowed to John Law and
Jonathan Elliot, (now purchasers and
holders of lot A, part of a reservation
numbered ten, in the City Of Washing
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

AN ACT for the relief Of Daniel Converse
and George Miller.
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
IF America in Congress assembled, That
the Secretary of the Treasury cause to
be paid to Daniel Converse one hundred
and forty dollars, the value of two horses
taken from him for the use Of the United
States; and to George Miller thirty-6ve
dollars, for one horse taken from him at
the same time, for the use aforesaid !;
and that the said sums be paid out of
any money in the Treasury not other
wise appropriated.
Washington, May 8, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-06-13

ton,) for complying with the building
regulations of the said City of Washing
ton, be extended for and during the term
of one year, from and after the 3oth day
of July, eighteen hundred and twenty j;
any thing contained in any law of Con-
gress, or any regulation made pursuant
thereto, in anywise to the contrary not
withstanding.
Washington, May 4, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.