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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-29
John Fl. Laid & Co.

John Fl. Ladd 8 Go.
'HAVE just received by brig Winifred
IL from Havana, and brig Resolution
FROM St. Thomas, and schr. Mary. from
Newburyport. =,
80 boxes white and brown Havana
sugar
80 boxes Muscovado do
FL bbls. do do
Ia hhds molasses
5000 doz. Amegor superior Spanish se-
gars, in whole, halves & quarter boxes
8 bags cocoa,
s do coffee
2 bids w |. rum
| Dbl g. boxes taIlow -
II cases mems 4. boys fine shoes
8 do fur hats
SO bbls n. E. rum.
may II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-29
| Fifty Dollars Reward,

! Fifty DOllarS ho" dlu'
ID ANYWAY from the subscriber living
Rnesr Marbury's ferry, District OF 20
Eumbis, on the 1st of May last, negro
man named
D.A.NIEL,
q allipg himself Daniel Solomon, general
nv known by the name OF Taibotts DAN
lei He took with him several suits OF
good clothing a fur hat. and drab CO.
.bred great coat with large cape
\ Daniel is ABOUT forty six years OF age,
&bout 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, Is stout
.hade. has several remarkable scars al his
breast. thick lips, and the under lip consl-
herably projecting, ~larg- eyes, and high
brehead. He is an arttul lnslnuatIng tel
low
Daniel has an extensive acquaintance
s. relations in Fairfax county and his Dis
trct. Its probable that he is lurking a
bou, Alexandria. or at Cedar Grove. Mrs
McCary's, where he has relations. Fifty
tlolIars will be given for his apprehension,
i secured in jail so that get nan again,
and all reasonable charges will be paid n
brought home.
gIt is ascertained that
Daniel has obtained the free papers OF a
IEree negro, named MAJ wilson No doubt
Daniel will endeavor TO get to the north
ward. ,orr
aug IS,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-29
For Bremen,
Best Chewing Tobacco.

on KEGS and halt kegs manufactu-
~ red tobacco, ofl2s, IS. and pound
OO twist, Barclays brand, waTran-
ted superior to any in the dis
trict justreceived by the schooner John,
capt. Burk, from Richmond and tor sale
by JNO D. BROWN, Agent.
june II 2awtt
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
WHITE.SMlTH.

rENHE subscriber embraces this opportunity e
j. thanking the public in general for their liz
beral encouragement since his commencement
in business, assuring them that every attention
will he paid TO merit continuance Of their SUI.
port. Eaving engaged a complete Locksmith,
II enables him TO pay more particular attention
to the various branches Of White-smithing,
which follows
Repairs door, sideboard, chest. mortoise and
all kinds of locks and keys hand irons fire irons,
brass or steel, coffee mills cut, sc.
Repairs and grinds surgeons instruments, RAJ
zors, shears, scissors, &c. bell hanging with the
incest facility and durability. Makes elastic
steel trusses, penknife and other blades letters
and brands cut 10 any size, and every variety Of
'anay work IN either steel, iron, copper or brass,
executed in the neatcst manner. Guns q nd pis.
! tolls stocked and repaired, ships and other com.
| passes touched, qnadfan.s and spy glasses re-
paired n. B. Work will he done very low for
! cash only. Shocmakers' Tools of every descrip.
| ton made and repaired GEORGE JONES'.
Next door to r. Wood, Fairfax-street
NOTICE.! have variety of articles repair.
cd considerable time since, which If not paid
for IN less than month, will be sold by auction
to pay the repairs, and the surplus Of ANY, will
be delivered 10 the owners of such property.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
Dying, Securing. and Dressing
Establishment.

Corner Of Prince and Eahfa1 streets.
ToSEPH WILLIAMS, silk, woollen, and cot
a. ton dyer and scourer, from England, res.
pcctiully tenders his grateful acknowledgements
10 the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here,
and hopes by his uDromitting care, uniform
punctuaiity, and moderate prices, to merit con-
tinuance OF their custom.
WIS mode of securing and dressing by
STEAM sroNGING. has a peculiar efficacy ia ex-
tracing all kinds of spots, stains, iroR-moViS,
&c. from all woollen, cotton and silk clothes md
stuiis, &c. so that gcntemen's coats, pamia-
looms, vests &c and ladies habits merino shawls,
lace wells, Nc viii be restored to their first co.
Tor and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para
sols' &c cleaned, dyed and dressed i'm the neat
est manner, as TO equal their orieiai appea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold aud silver en-
hro'dcry, fringe, cpauets, tasscls, sc. cleaned
and polished to equal their original brilliancy
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
FRESB GOODS.

Hats, Shoes, Tortoise Shell Combs, &c.
Ohm H. HUNNELLS & Co have just re-
~ oeived at their new Shoe aud Hat store,
King street, Alexandria, u general assortu,er, Of
superior Beaver Hats, made by first rate work.
men IN the country Also, low priced compris-
inc Of every kinds do; AM, have made arrange
mentS with different manufactures which will
enable them TO be constantly supplied with the
very hest; with general assortment OF shoes,
together with ivory, tortoise, and mock she'll
combs Of every description clothes, hair, and
other brushes, of different kinds, with variety
OF other fancy articles, which will he disposed Of
on very liberal terms. Fancy or other goods
will be received as heretofore, and disposed Of
to the best advantage on commission. auso
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
CHEAP STORE.

~ ARIEL & GRovERMAN have deter
~ mined to sell goods as low can be Gur-
chased by the quantity. Tney have now on
hand and offer for sale,
New Orleans sugar, Ist s. I'd quality
old COgnac brandy, and pure Holland gin
Pennsylvania aud Virginia whisky
SniiA:ieid gin and cherry BOUNCE
Jamaica aud Antigua spirits
Peppermint cordial, very fine
Superior cider vineSar, FOR picking
Sicily Madeira wine
Bright West India moIasses
LIST: ID; and Sd qualities loaf sugar
Y. II. tea OF very superior quality
Pepper, Pimrnio. ginger; cinnamon cloves,
nutnepSs etc.
LIST nnd I'd Gual. St. Domingo coffee
Muscatcl raiSins, cut nails, wrapping paper
loo nests wooden ware, nests boxes, crock
cry and stone ware, etc
New cheese, soap, chewing tobacco, rice
Shoe thread, tea ware, etc.
Hunts celebrated backing, gin cases
Pennsylvania bacon, family 1onr
Mems and womcn's shoes
loo bushels excellent white cora meal
Superior American mustard ia kegs
No neat heTrngs, Gunnowdtr in KEYS &c.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
FRESH TEAS,

NOV landing from Siaop Altoona, Nichols
y master, from Nrw-Norl, Gunpowder anc
Imperial tea, in chests, half chests, ten cat,
boxes, and III boxes of 81 Two 10. cannSters each
OF the CargoeS of the Huntress and PoCahontas
imported in March last, aud for sale by
SAMuEL MESS ERSMITH.
~ sToRE--F. Tyson tea Of the beavers cargo
Aiuscaiel and bunch raisnS, low to close sales
Baltimore whiskcy in hhas and bh!s
Muscovado susarsin do. do. various qualities
Havana and ST. Domingo coffee
CognaC br"ndy and Holland gin in pipes
Sicily Madeira, Malaga, Colmenar and Cana.
nv wines
Mess and prime pork, prime beef
Bakers and Iapham's No. l, chocolate
Baltimore Nos. ], 2, S3, do
Wrapping and sugar loaf paper
Binders boards, mould candles
W.. moiasscs in hhds OF superior quality,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
LINDSAY & HILL

nFFER for sale, the following articles, viz.
~ 100 hhds and 400 bbls Baltimore and Penn
syl--'nia whiStry
6j hhds Isl aud 2d quality :! Orleans sugar
Is do n Orleans and " India moasScS
1000 lbs excellent green coffee
leo chests, hall chests aud ten catty boxes
gunpow der, imperial and Tyson teas.
Of an excellent quality
Q pipes 4 brandy
Q do Fl gin
2 Or casks Lisbon ,
8 do 80 Malaga WINE
2 half pipes Mountain Port
aooo bush coarse and grounds llum salt
o.:u boxes Yor,; IN anuiaCtmed soap
81 DO tia
600 do Nova Scotia behring's
hhdS cider vinegar
Mould candles III boxes
Nett and gross Shad IN bbis
Timothy and clover seed
Family -four as usual
We wish to purchase whcat,rve & corn, sep2l
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
WIN. FOWLE & Co.

9FAYE Cor sale 10000 lbs Havana and ST..
Z Domingo coffee
| 900 lbs Su.naira pepper
80 hhds New Orleans sugar
90 do retailing n.o!aSScs
200 boxes mould i dipped candles of approx
cd brands
500 rcams wrapping paper
300 pieces Russia duck, LIST and I'd quality
300 do Russia shee;ng
loo do heavy and light Ravens duck
SO do Russia diaper
IL tons st. Petersburg hemp
90 casks candle and soap tallow
$50 do nails assorted sizes
30 bblS No & Boston beef
3S casks new rice
~ ~ P P1,f ,,i,o. odd Sicily Madeira wine,
a 20 p casks SKIS Woodhouses brand
Half pipes and quarter casks keirs Il Co.'S
Madeira wine 1years old
Quarter casks of old Malnsy Madeira wine
60 casks Mountain Malaga wine
% do Claret wine entitled TO debenture
$500 bushels s.. Ubes salt.
500 tons plaster paris
40 crates Liverpool
3 casks English sewing Irvine
" cases olive oil ian II
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
Cassia, Wine, Whiskey, etc.

Cassia, Wine, Whiskey, etc.
GAMuEL MESSERSMITH has on hand and
~ offers for sale on accommodating terms,
100 mats CasSia
5fO bbIs Baltimore whiskcy
1000 lbs Laguira, Havana and St Domingo
coffee
200 kegs English and American white lead,
ground in oil
go sacks Liverpool fine salt
80 bbls. 10 Potomac shad
III packages gunpowder g. imperial tea Of
the latest mpOrtations,
~ hhds. and bbls. lst Il Cd quality Musco-
ycdo sugar
Q Pipes Holland Gin
lihds Sd proof Antigua Rum
Halfp | Or Cask e:-.,..
- Half or casks "''"y "'"S
10 Or casks Canary do
- Ditto Malaga do
Ditto COlmcnBF do
Sugar.loaf paper and binders boards
10 Gases Sweet Oil in TASKS
81 Boxes Muscaiel Raisins
40 Boxes Mould & Dipt Candles
Boxes ana boxes, Bakers Nos. 81, and
Lapham's 40. chocolate, constantly for sale
Baltimore Nos }, z, aud z do sept o
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
NOTICE.

HE subscriber having received a convey
y ance of the faerchandze, debls and eff
fleets OF the late firm of A. 4 A. H. Adams, for.
The benefit Of their creditors, requests those in.
debted TO make immediate payment The ere.
ditors are requested 10 present their claims with
outdeiay and are required to take notice that
theperiod OF thirty days only from the l4th inst.
is allowed to them by the terms of said deed, to
entitle themselves to a dividend by executing a.
general release to the said l. A. II Adams
aug is DWIGHT METCALF, trustee
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
LEMONS, WHIsKEY, &C.

tsEAkoIN ~, W NJ ~ IL IL CNSs
@ AMUEL MESSERSMITH has in store, and
~ offers for sale OIL accommodating terms,
10 boxes Sicily lemons
900 bbIs. Baltimore whiskey
. pipes Holland gin
Q hhds Sd proof Antigua rum
5000 lbs prime green Laguira x Havana coffee
600 do st Domingo do
3 hhds and bbls MuscOvado sugar
Al cneS.@ anu mar Gunpowder e. I'M
19 ten catty boxes ,.,.a,nas ar H., p Wv
2 boxes each cont'Z 7 -" ~,
40 two pound S.3.,,,ar, 1''' "'''
Cannsters
o fine Catiy boxes imperial do
Boxes and half boxes, Baker 5 no. and 2
chocolate
DO Brito Nos. !, 2 aud do
SIS boxes Muscaial rasins
so do mould and dipped candles
a few boxes spermaceti do
10 half ar. casks Sicily
10 qr.easks Canary urNpr
do do CoImrnar
IL do do Malaga
30 hbls mess and prime pork
so do No Q shad
10 bundles sugar loaf paper
10 do binders boards
Wrapping and Kentish cap paper
10 cases sweet oil in TASKS, represented Ia
he ian nice order uiv
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
Lemons, etc.

LEMUNS, etc.
n lindsay 81 HILL have in store and ole
- for sale,
10 boxes fresh lemons in prime order
- kegs Goshen butter
. casks do cheese
o pipes French brandy
do Holland gin
8 hhds Antigua rum
8 do Jamaica do
In do and $50 bbls whi.key
10 barrels apple brandy
do peach do
half pipes Lisbon wine
90 quarter casks Malaga Ito
% kinds and ! 10 bbS. lst and I'd quail. sugar
700 boxes Muscatel raisns
100 do mould and dipped candles
IL do tin plates
bags pimento
1000 bushels ground alum salt
$50 sacks fine do
500 barrels behring's
20 do Shad
Gunpowdcr, imperial, and Y. ITyson teas
II boxes claret June 10
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
LEATHER, SUaiAH, etc.
N IREl, .-l.-. IL.

LEATHER, SUGiAH, etc.
JONATHAN SHlLLkBER oEcis for sale
81 800 sides soai Leather
80 bags double refined India sugar
8 hhds old Janaca rub
90 bills No beef
90 boxes soap
5o do mould candles
4n DO dipped do
chests best sewing Irvine
90 bundles sheathine paper
~ boxes mems and wOmens shoes
Is casks Malaga wine
10 coils cordage
500 nests boxes
100 sets measures
go casks cut nails assorted
, bales India checks
~ boxes Goldfish
10 barrels best annisced and Glove cordial
cases water proof hats
~ kegs best mustard
u cannsterS copai varnish
80 boxes Nos !, >, and 3 chocolate
90 haltdo No. june5
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
BRANDY, GIN. etc.

ryVHE Subscribers have received aud for sale
Z pipe fine Cognac brandy
! do do Holland Gin
2 do do jamaica and Antigua rum
Fine old whiskey i'll bbls
Common do in hhds
lstand I'd New Orleans sugar in bbls
Wine biiters Ivy the dozen, of fine quality
Y. H. and Imperial tea in chests ( OH coddies
Cheese in casks
Playing cards by the single or dozen packs
Filberts in bags, powder in kegs
LIST and Cd qualify snuff in do,
Rappee do in carI.isiers, MacauLo in do
Raisus in boxes, vinegar in hlds and bbls.
Cigars in boxes, shaving soap in do
Fig blue, indigo, etc.
Together with n general assortment of Lii
quors, wines, etc. bY retail.
dec IL II. L. RAMSAY & Co.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
GARDENING. etc.

NNINDb NI1EU1 CtU.
A NY person in the District of Columbia, or
"A Fairfax county, wishing to employ one on
more men TO execute any kind of gardening,
diiching, fencing, grayeling, planting, sodding,
grating, sc. will Be Immediately attended to by
JAMES HON EYWELL,
sep Is 3tS near Wren's tavern, King-st Alex %,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
DIR. SMITH.

CTTE INDIAN PHYSICLAW)
N1hKES this opportunity o. informing the CT
q items of Alexandria, and its vicinity, that,
oMiug TO the numerous and pressing invitations
he has received, will leave this place on the
18th inst. for Norfolk, where he intends establish
ing his Infrmary. Any communications adj.
dressed TO him, by the steamboat, per captain
Jenkins, will meet with prompt attention and
dispatch. Medicines OF advice can be forwarded
weekly, with the greatest certainty and conf.
deuce.
DIR. Smith returns his warmest thanks TO the
inhabitants of Alexandria, for their liberal ate
tentiOn and politeness and hopes by his gene.
! raj success, to receive share of their future
patronage. If july Is
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
COACH MAKING.

sm, E.P TAYLOR is advis-
ed TO take this method OF
ftsR informing his friends and
~~0nfS6xp the public, that he has re-
commenced the above bu-
siness in all its varieties ut his old established
shop, on Fairfax, between Prince and Duke
streets, where he is prepared to execute all or
ders in his line promptly, and on reasonable
terms. He feels thankful for past fayors and
solicits renewal ofthe same, for both the work
and prices. he is confident, will give general s;,-
hsfaction. If may T.. T.. TAYLOR
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
VI HE subscriber intending to remove 70 the
n City of Washington, requests all person.
having claims against him tn present them for
,culement, and all persons indebted to him are
required to make payment. Mr. John Shakes
will attend to any business for the subscriber al
- BIZ erpNtpIs JQsE p, kAHbSyH
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02

JOE BAKER, his brother, the property of Fhs.
Marshall; ESSEX and ANANlAS, the property
OF John Marshall, ir. and ANTHONY, belong
ing to James X. Marshall; all residing in Fau-
quicr county, Va.
BOB, is about 23 years OF age, Of black coma
plexion, about D feet or 8 inches high, ad
cooper by trade.
JOE BAKER, is a blacksmith, a year two
Younger than the other, of much lighter
plexion, and taller by an inch or more both
had new linen shirts and trowsers. The former
wore occasionally, light blue jacket, and long
cloth coat partly worn the latter hat of rab-
bits Cur, with black Grape, which he has pro-
baby removed, though the mark oft may per-
haps be seen as the hat is of dingy white.
ESSEX, is a tall, handsome negro, of light
compile xioo, prominent features, aud wears large
vhiskers: about 80 years of age.
ANNANihS, is very black and not tall I;
Fl or % years of age.
ANTHONY, is n tall stout man, of light COM
plexion, and dsas seeable countenance, although
his features are good his eyes have "A peculiar
appearance, and seem somewhat blOodshot.-
They went of wSh a negro man named Tom,
formerly belonging to Thomas Marshall. Tom
was lately unprecedented i'll Philadelphia, brought
to Warrenton. FanQiicr, lodged in Jail, ard sold
10 n trader 'ruLnv>,u, tIe DrotIe Jail anout
Il fortnight ago, and has been lurking in this
,lcighborRnnG, Int without our knowing il, until
the others had eiopcd with him. lie is a tall
negro, with n complexion like his cousin Joe
Bakers. II is said that Tia. advertisement de-
scribng him, states him Ia have a swelling OH his
head aud one on his back he is about 26 wears
Old. There is doubt they are all endeavor-
lag to get TO Phi!ai"'phia. We will give 500
respectively for ea, IA Of 0ur men, if taken out {
the state: aud $50 tor eacl. Of them if appre-
hendcd within the state, and in either safe
y delivered 10 What reward has been OF
Iered for Tom is not known 20 the subscribers.
THOMAS MARSHALL.
JOHN MARSHALL, Jr
JAMES X. MARSHALL.
ak Hill, r auqu;si Go. Va. july 23-24 Il
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02

German Linens, Glassware, etc.
BUST received pr. ship Virginia, from Bremen
~ aud Gottenburg, boxes white ticllenburgE
assorted, 10 bales buraps, Nos !, 2, 3, and d, 10
cases glassware consisting Of plain & cut glass,
decanters assorted sizes, do. do do fruit dishes,
&c. sc. wine glasses, half pint tumblers, man.
tie ornaments, &c. 30 crates black quart bottles,
3 casks cracibles, 100 tons Swedes iron assorted
sizes-ID store, 20 bales prime cotton, 10 casks
fresh rice, all Of which will be sold on favorable
mN 9loSl T. MILLER L s2M.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
D REV ARD.
NOTICE.

4 YOUNG MAN who is well qualified 10 teach
N. most of the branches that tend to AN En-
glish edua,on, wishes situation Immediately.
\ situation in the country in private family
you'd he preferred. Letters addressed TO
A. 3. 6. Alexandria, d. c. will receive prompt
attention
NIB He has taught with success for some
years. law:1w Sept 10
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-02
THOMAS Fl. HOWl.AND.

THOMAS III. ROWLAND.
HAS just received hy the Regulator from
i l. New-Bedford, Cent FROM Boston, and Re-
solution from ST. Thoma1,
20 ticrces summer pressed spermaceti oil,
genuine
o5 bhls cape Horn whale 10
100 boxes spCrmaccli candles, Swains pa
tent and Sodmans and other approved
brands
4 hhds and 7 bbls Mu5csycdo sugars
Q DO w. I. molasSts
bags cocoa, , boxes and ] bbi talIow
6 bags coffee, 2 bales Alcaut foot mats
RaisiaS, Martinique Noyeau, Malaga, mat
ting, &c 5mO Il
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-02

which the states may consider essential 10
their prosperity will be gradually subvertcd,
and The general government will undertake to
regulate all the concerns individuals. Like
the frogs of Egypt, it will be found on our la
bles, in our chambers, and in our kneading
trougts. Then will the western states find.
when too late, that their roads and canals will
cost them too much, and that il may be- true
OF state, what Dr. Franklin said of individu
ais it may pay too dear for its whistle. That
this consequence may not result, that the evil
may be averted by timely attention to RENE
dy IT, ought to he the sincere wish of every
good citizen and real patriot.
MARCELIJJS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Among the petitions this day presented,
was memorial by MIR. DURrEE, from sun
dry inhabitants of Newport, Rhode Island,
praying fi,r the establishment of AN unifnrm
system ofbankruptcy in the United States,
which obtained the usual reference.
Aise, memorial by Mr.. Hooks, from sun
dry merchants of Wilmington, praying for Il
repeal of the restrictive system, which, on mo-
ton of Mr. III. was read and referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Also, by Mr.. Wright. memorial Of the
people of East Florida, against the division of
Florida into two governments, and for the cs-
Enlistment of central site for the govern
mcnt.
hlr. SERGEANT, from the Committee on
the Judiciary, made an unl;,vorabe report on
| the memorial ofthe General Assembly Of the
state OF Alabama for permission To tax certain
lands; which, on motion of Mr.. MOORE, OF
| Alabama, was read and ordered to lie on the
table.
On motion of Mr.. SERGEANT, the Com
mlttee on the Judiciary was discharged from
the further consideration of the resolution
adopted on the s2d inst. directing that Com
mittec to inquire into the cxpediency oil
amending the law making the records and
iadicial proceedings of the several states, evil
dcnce in each particular state.
/ Message was received from the Presi-
dent of the United States transmitting a report
of the Secretary of War, complying with a
resolve of this house of the e2d Instant, calling
for information respecting the measures taken
to clrilizc the Indians, &c. which was referred
TO the Committee on Indian Affairs.
The SPEAKER laid before the House let
ter from the Secretary of War, transmitting
a statement of contracts made by the Wai
Department on behalf of the United States,
during the year 1891.
MIR. ABBOT presented several resolutions o.
the Legislature of the State of Georgia 1.-THE
same as those stated i'm the Senate proceed
'ngs, which were all read and appropriately
committed.
MIR. WALwoRTH submitted for considera-
ton the following resolution, which lies over
OF course for one day:
ReSo'red, That the President oft the United
States bc requested to cause to be commune
Gated 10 this House such information as ma,
he obtained from any report of the Com
missioner ofthe General Land Office, hereto
fore made on the subject, or from other docu-
ments in any of the Public Offices, relative
to the pretended claim OF Jonathan Carver ia
certain lands within the United States, near
The Falls of St. Anthony.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-02
The resOlation was postponed until 10 NOR

The resolution was postponed until 10 NOR
row.
The bill to authorize the state of Illinois Ia
open canal through the public lands, to con-
meet the waters OF Lake Michigan and the
Illinois river, was read the second time and
on motion of MIR. Benton, referred tn the
committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. HoLmEs, of Maine, submitted the fol.
lowing resolution:
Resoired, That the Secretary of the Urea
suy be directed to transmit To the Senate Il
list ut the revenue bends taken by the several
collectors of the customs, which now remain
unpaid, with the names, dates, and times, they
respectively were or shall become due.
And the Senate adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-02

wear" Informed, (says the Louisiana M
rfr''seT "fibe Ist inst) by a gentleman who
Irii Cimprachy on The 28th Nov. that the
Spanish troops, as we'll as the Inhabitants of
I1dt PI'ce' TOOK the oath of allegiance 10 the
new government, on the cath of Orlober.--
lie states that the ports Of Mexico are orau
for free trade with all nations, but that the
duties are very heavy.