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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
,f,harles Bennett.

TIAS received and offers for sale by the
Ill package or piece, Hirsl's imperial
blne and black cloths, Of very superior
quality colour and dress:
Irish linen, sbeetings and lawns Ga
748-4 9-4& 1914 table diapers. remar-
kaby cheap 3-4 birds eye dsmask and
other diapers; Ga fiDe and super6le cot
ION cambrics; Seine and sewing twine;
super6ne and fine patent shoe threads,
garden seeds and as soon az the nayiga.
ton permits he Will receive Russia sheet.
Ings oil the frs, quality Patent whited
brown & coIoursd threads, printed cottons.
&c. &C.
ian FL laWtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
dissolution of Partnership.

TIME undersigned have this day dissolv
ed partnership by mutual consent
An persons who have claims, are request,
ed 10 present them for liquidation, and
sRthose indebted to them are so llcited to
make immediate payment to James l..
Prince DORSET & PRINCE.
Llovlsbursh, Fa.rfar Co. "a.
N. 3. In rendering our grateful tDahss
10 Our friends 4 patrons, we beg leave 70
recommend our successor, MIR. Edward
Clark, as person every way quaiineo 70
give satisfaction to those who may stop at
bis tavern, "
Jan 10 u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
$4,000

4 HAVE ten to fifteen thousand dollars
L Of the Georgetown Importing y expor'
ing Stock, ! wish to dispose OF: | VIII sci
il for cash, or on credit OF to 10 years
for undoubted landed or other security, or
exchange it Tor prop rly. Those disposed
to deal for any part OF this stock, will cab
at my Office, Bridge street. Georgetown
ROMULUS RIGGS
iand VI
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
RIGGS
Independent Lottery and Er.
change office,
BRIDGE-ST. GEORGETOWyV.

Putting has become so common with
vendors OF Lottery Tickets that II is time
TO quit it But must be pardored tor
stating smile of Fortune that occurred
short time since, which must forever i'm.
fnortalize Riggs in thr eyes OF tn tair sex.
A fine young man addressed sweet glrl,
and had been engaged upwards of twelve
months, nothing under Heaven in the way
nut the objection OF The young lady's pa
rents, fearing he would moi bt allie to sup
ort q wife: How soon wa he made inde-
pendent! Ten days after he purchased
the fortunate ticket, he pocketed $500
dollars in cash, went to his dear intended,
gave her the money, and told her where
he net with this smile of fortune Oh
what happiness In short time they are
to be married, and their first son is to be
sllpd
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
State of Maryland.

Charles County, Set.
ON application to the subscriber, one OF
~ the Judges OF the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by petition in writing
Of William Bridget, of Charles County,
for the benefit OF the act Of Assembly
for the relief of insolvent debtors, pass.
ed at November session, 1905, and the
several supplements thereto on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule OF his
property. and list of his creditors on
oath so far as he can ascertain their being
annexed to his petition, and being satished
by competent testimony that the SAD WIN.
Bridget has resided two years immediate
" preceding the time OF his application,
in the state of Maryland, and being also
satisfied that the said William Bridget, is
in actual confinement for debt, and Tor no
other cause; and the said Nm. Bridget
having entered into bond with sufficient
security for his personal appearance in
Charles County Court, to answer such al
Legations as his creditors may make
against, him. 1t is therefore ordered and
adinIged. that the said William Bridget
be discharged from imprisonment, and
that by causing copy Of this order to be
inserted in some one OF the newspapers
edited in the District of Columbia once a
week for two months successfully before
the third Monday of March next, he give
notice to his creditors to appear before
the SAID court at Port Tobacco 10 said
county, on thesaid third Monday inMsrch
next, fox the purpose OF recommending
trustee for their benefit, and to shew cause,
if any they have. why The said William
Bridget should not have the benefit OF the
several insolyent laws of this state, as
prayed.
Given under my hand this 93d day OF.
Oct. 1921. l. CAMPBELL.
Trae copy, Teste, JOHN BARNES, elk.
doc s Iaw2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Hemp, Duck, Tea, &c.
YIN. F0zCIe e. Co.

HAVE this day landing from brig Ar
"A row, and offer Tor sale,
10 tons clean ST. Petersburgh hemp.
100 pieces Russia Duck,
60 DO Ravens do
chests y a boxes young Tyson tea.
90 barrels MO. sugar
90 or casks I. M. wine
60 boxes mould candles,
40 do dipped do
dec Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
ROMULUS RIGGS.

Who need, after this. enquire where 10
buy Lottery Tickets. This is but one of
the many persons who have made them.
selves rich by buying at this Fortunate
Office Every person should at oil times
keep ticket or two in lotteries il is the
only way that fortune can he realized
for a trife, and without risk. Individuals
and Companies buying ten OF more tickets
will be entitled to credit until the Iotts-
~ finishes drawing. by giving an approx
ed endorsed note
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Vol. XIII
I,ahouFer's Wanted.

.,rry able bodied Black Labourers
VT .hich will be hired for the year, to
L :, Old.Point Comfort and its vicIn,-
'sorS, 9 .neh liberal wages will be paid,
! 40 other need apply to .vuc
,s dt28feb
a a. "a Intelligencer will insert the
/, ~ 70 cot 2Sfeb,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20

so, 900 dolls. IN smaller prizes.
LIVERY AMERICAN should buy
II ticket in this lottery, that can pro-
cure one before they are all sold. Recok
lect it is to build Monument 10 the i'm.
mortal Washington independent of that
object, the almost certainty of5drawiDg
handsome prize. Many fortunes have been
made by those who purchased their tickets
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Negroes,

male and female. from 10 Is years o
age.
nrrPersons having such property for
sale, may find the subscriber living on
Henry st. betwe, n King and Prince strlss
Aexandri. near Mr.. Swar's plaster mill,
in Mrs. Nuts brick house.
JOHN S. HUTCHINSON.
doc iawH
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
20 Wood Cutters and Sellers
Of Timber.

,sygE subscribers respectfully represent
10 sellers of timber, that by telling
:, in April or May, when the sap is run,
D;og and securing the bark, they VIII
eve > the whole value Of the bark, and the
INNER is Just as good for any purpose.
w We wish to purchase considerable
,o,oti,y of chestnut oak, Spanish y black
w. mark which may be readily cut in A
O ., Iav and for which we will give
E Ela II nr;cs EZRA KTNSEY & Co.
''''- NJ. MILLER,
,SMOOT & BRANDT.
100 cow
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Notice.

VNHE Stockholders of the Alexandra
| Library Company, are hereby polhed
that an election for President aud eles
sDdirectOrs, to manage the affairs OF that
Institution for the ensuing year, VIII De
held a, the Library Room, between the
Hours Of aine and two, the 18th OF Feb
mayy inst
ieh
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Three Tracts,
iPurts Of tracts, or parcels Of
LAND:

being the dwelling plantation of which
Walter Dyson died seized; called Brother
hood. indian CABIN, and Nevit's Desire.
containing two hundred and eighty seven
acres. and twenty three perches OF land,
more or less. This land lies in Charles
county. within four miles of Charlotte
Hall school. is good farming land, the 81
tua;ion remarkably healthy, and IN other
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
NOTICE.

IHHE Subscriber having resumed the
Flour and Grocery Business in Alex
sndria, begs leave again to Offer his. SER
vices to his Country friends He will
purchase and sell Rour-or receive il on
Storage. He will keep constantly on haId
q stock of Groceries, and transact any
business which they may be disposed to
Con6de TO him. -
SAMUEL THOMPSON.
ION IA
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Mr. & HRS. Richardson.

Mr.. & Mrs. Richardson,
= EFURN their grateful thanks to tbs
: citizens of Alexandria for their ibe-
20 Patronage extended to them the 9Th
= rSI' and most respectfully inform them
~ they intend giving a second pertor-
1'isee on Monday evening, 10Th inst
Va, HVculars will be given in future ad-
= Harps s Piano Fortes
Il, SSoned and Observation-Disclosures lef' at
10 10 oazette Office, will be duly attended
lsbl5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
office.

10y virtue of decree of the honorable
p the Judges OF Charles codhty court,
sitting as court of equity. will be expos
ed to public .ale on Thursday, the 4th
March next at the residence o! Mrs. Lu-
cinda DYSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Worth the attention

of persons DESTROYS to purchase. 0GrThe
teros of sale are that the purchasers exc
cute bond with good and sufficient secu-
ri;y for the payment of one fourth OF the
nnrchs So money, on the ratification OF The
Saip nv the court. and the residue OF the
purchase money, in three eqral annual IN
stalments, bearing interest from the Gay
of sale, and on the payment OF the whole
purchase money, and not before, the trus-
tees will by good and sufficient deed,
convey TO the purchaser all toe right title
and interested sand Walter Dyson in and
TO the land and premises above .nenl "ned.
~ w LUCINDA DYSON,
BENNETT DYSON.
oc dew Trustees
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
RoIting Cloths.
Newroes w anted.

iSHE subscriber is anxious to purchase
4 6jteen or twenty likely young negroes
u both sexes, for which liberal prices Will
% paid if application is made immediate
Y He is to be found at the Indian Queen
Tavern, King street, Alexandra,
|. S. GRAVES,
TED l6 3taw2w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20
Was Committed

>
4 rant from under the hand OF Law
renee Lewis, Esq. dated the 2lst day OF
Sept. 1921,
Negro Man,
Who calls himself John, runaway,
and committed as the property OF Mr.
Hump. and lately purchased OF Mr..
Cave Withers, of Alexandria, ~. C)-
bu, since in Jail says he was theaproperty
of William Skinker, deceased, OF Stafford
county. The said negro is about lS or
90 years of age, very black, about s feet
8 or 10 inches high, and had on when
committed, black broad cloth coat. a
dark green par of pantaloons and white
hat, The owner is requested to come for,
ward, prove property, pay charges and
take him away; otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
P. B. BRADLEY, Ja,lor
for S. Jackson, Sheriff Of fuirlar Co.
The editors of the Richmond Enquirer,
will please publish the above commitment
10 their paper once week tor three
months, and send their account TO me for
settlement.
dec 1O--1aWSm L. ID ID.
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jan A
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-02-20

1 T Superior Court of Chancery held
n in the town ct Fredericksburgh, on
the 9th day of April, 1918,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-31

m-ni as martyr would upon dyifg for h.
! b. I yisioned. in my minds e.e, the
means of multiplying my expenditure, and
eshaustng the Golfers Of the submissive vic
tim Of my folly. Grimes 81 a more appalling
character win mol relate, because my biood
cardlp. At the idea. srorted in the region
OF speculative iaiquitY and thought, by The
dnt OF physical bHftiihaod, 10 oaiiaee the tie
vii. already marshalIing my sins In battle ar
ray. Here, p1cr elbow &C enumerated some
oI lie atrocities which crowded bis raFing !.
ma..ination, aud spoke al those which would
hue procured gratnious residence IN The
metropolis thought he was about 10 awake
baiug much agiiated but, with - doleinl VI
$40 he said. " am beet it'll n fend from
randcnonum and entreat yon 10 snpilicate
IN m, behaif" II womb be in vain for me Ia
afcmpt repeating the icrvd expressions o.
one IA sHeh distress. lie va. surrounded with
preirrn8tnrd horrors. The current al Bsso-
citation changed, aud verify believe he resli.
izei the poetcal hypcrbolc, aud
"wnihed Ia transports Of deieiouS pain,v
And again plunged IN the uniathoma5le gull
Of despair After having led a short life OF
incredible dissipation andaban5pnmtni, lIea-
ven made of him an instrrment OF is wrath,
and he cut his ihfont in \ phrenzy Of despair.
Ill. uncle recovered gradually from the seYe-
rtY Of this stroke, and e1deasored 10 repair
his ruined estate, which he found quite eA-
hausied from the existence Of debts of which
he knew nothing. There was general JOY on
the death oi the reprobate, for The uncle " as
universally bel Xel. PillLO.
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JOIN QUINCY ADAMS.
HaShlngton, 1874 December, 1872.
PreSideattal Nomination.

CHILICoTIE, (Ohio,( Dec. 14.-It Will
be seen, under our " Private Corespon-
dence," that an unsuccessful attempt Was
made on the evening of the 10th inst. al a
meeting OF the members ofour state legis-
lature, TO nominate II "person to be sup
ported tor the next Presidency" it has 6
been decided by majority of three votes
'hiy, that 1t was then inexpedient to go =
10 nomination. AS this appears to US TO
be the only practicable mode of ascertain.
Ing the wishes Of our fellow citizens, on
this most interesting subject, we are sorry
that 1t has not been adopted. We still
nope that something will be done to pre-
vent division of sentiment among the
people of this state on a question of 50
much importance to their prosperity and
that neither faction nor intrigue shall have
the power TO make them forget their duty
TO themselves and to the union, Gdz.
Columbus, Dec 10.
=" We have just returned from meet
ing ofthe members ofthe Legislature P!uF-
suant to the enclosed card. "A resolution
was offered by Mr.. Kelly, with view to
take the sense of the members present, as
TO the expediency of at all nominating q
person to be supported for the next Presl-
dency. And it was decided in the mega,
tive; 4a for going into nomination, anu
4e against it so that we need not calculate
on nomination OF any person, at this ser
sion"
" | have Just returned from a meeting o.
the members of the General Assembly
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THE NIRGINIAN.
rg1xffn AN ruBiIsngD ~

PIE oAN 70. ID isisN Q 90
Hn.a a. opposite .hessfs. Leftstieh d efagisf
m Ths Semi-Neekly Paper, nj 81. aud the
weekly PAPER. al 50 per annntn, payable IN
.,tvaoee. --.,o saDscfipaon vii be received Tor
. h.. ti.ae lnaa sn nunihs, aHi no paper y I'll
a. s,scsnfinued lbut al the discreiiea ol TIE
4 .tit,gs3 nnfil all stireaiagrs are paul.
NJ Advertisements Mi be inserted ~ -
rents per square Tor less the first time and
~ - cent, fer eaeh continuance. Those
from distance must Ia paid Tor previous Ia
their insertion. or the payment assumed y
some Responsible per.oa 81 IYnchinrg
= I'll letter addressed 20 the Editors mus.
- rasFstin, Or theY wili uet be attended 10
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CONGRESS-.
TUESDAY. December II.
IN SENATE.

Mr.. Samuel Smith, a Senator from the
State of Maryland, in the place of William
Ptnltnry, deceased, appeared to-day, was
qualified, and took his seat.
MIR. Stokes of \. Carolina, and Mr.. King,
of Alabama, also appeared to-day, and
took their seats
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Eleven petitions were presented, aud re-
ferred to appropriate committees.
The bill to provide for the clothing the
Militia of the United States when in actual
service, Was read a third time, passed. and
sent 10 the Senate for concurrence.
Disbursement Of Public Money.
The engrossed bill " concerning the dis
burscment Of public moneys (forLiddmg
advances on contracts) was read a third
time.
The question was then taken on the pas
sage Of the bill, and il was PASSED., by a
large majority, and sent TO the Senate for
concurrence.
Columbia Rirer.
The next BIZ IN order was the bill to pro-
vide for the occupation of the mouth of
The Columbia River, aud the House went
info committee of the hole on the subject,
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio in the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Floyd the blank for
The number of miles square to which the
Indian title is To he exinguished was filled
with thirty =; aud the blank for the number
of acres 10 be allowed To each actual settler
who IS the head Of a family, was filled with
three hundred and twenty.
On motion of Mr.. Floyd, the blanks in
the bill were filed respecting which there
was no contest, except as 10 the one which
fixes the salary Of the Governor Of the pro-
posed Territory of Origon.
Mr.. Floyd moved 5000 dollars Mr.
Mccoy 1000 and Mr.. Golden 5000.
MIR. Golden supported his motion by II
variety of pertinent arguments, derived
from the peculiar importance and seclusion
Of this trust IN which Mr.. Floyd did not
so much object as apprehended an agree
ment TO ii might make others unfricndly to
the bill.
The sum moved by Mr.. Floyd was final
~ agreed to.
The bill having been gone through Mr..
Floyd delivercda speech of nearly one hour
in support of the bill, aboundng with lumi-
nous foeis and interesting information
We have not room even for an abstract ol
II to-day.
When hlr. +. conclhdcd-Thc commit
tee rose, reported progress, and obtained
leave to SIT again; and the House adjourn
ed
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NJ. Tneser delivered, in a siiort speech,
also resersed) the reasons why be was
opposed 10 the passage of the bill. After
Which,
MIR. Floyd rose aud, in order tn aeeon,-
modate the wishes of SOME gentlemen, who
iesired time io consider tbs subject, aud
ilso because resolution had been this day
iaid on the table calling for further inlorma-
lion on the subject, moved that the further
consideration Of this bill be postponed 10
ihe second Monday in January.
THIS motion was agreed 10 ; and the
House adjourned.
TnrRsptY, December o.
~ THE SENATE.
Mr.. r. Johnson of keutuck5 5abs.itted
the following for consideration
Rfsoired, That the Committee on Mill
lary Affairs be- instructed to inquire into the
expedicncy OF erecting national arlnOfy
on The western waters.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Alex. Smyth, fiom the joint Ii
brary Committee, made the following re-
port
The Committee Of the Library, 10 whom
was referred the letter Of George W. Err
wing, Esq. accompanying Il collection Of
Medals, have had the same under con-
sideration, and submit the following re-
port
Resoircd, That the Speaker bc directed
10 express to George ". ErYing, Esq. the
thanks of this House, for the liberal dona-
ton of French and American Medals, made
by him 10 Congress, for the use of the Ma
tonal Library.
The report being read, the question was
taken 10 concur in the resolution therein
submitted, and passed in the affirmative,
unanimously.
FnDAY, DTcEMDHn 20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
.lrming The .Tltip ,oiH RITES.
Mr.. Wright submitted the following
ResoiUed, That the committee on the
Militia he instructed TO inquire into the ex-
prdr.ncy Charming the militia with rifles,
except those residing In cities, towns aud
villages, and report thereon by bill or other
wise.
The motion Of Mr.. Wright was ordered
TO he on the table.
L. s. NdUni FrnttrnaL .1ssocidtton.
The House then on motion Of Mr.. Fuller,
took up the bill, lying on the table from the
mst session, for Incorporating the United
States Naval Fratcrnal Assoc ialion for
the relief HE families ofdeceasrd officers,
and the question was on ordering the bill
To II third reading.
The bill was ordered to lie ON the table
but was subsequently taken up on motion
of Mr. Fuller, aud rrcommittcd (tor such
amendment az Mr.. +. thought wo1ll take
away all objection to it,, to the committee
on Naval AIIair4
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loUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Punishment Of Eiyuc5y.

HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATlVES.
Punishment o. Piracy.
On motion of Mr.. Gorham, Of Massochu-
sets, the House then resolved il self INTO a
committee of the whole, Mr.. Campbell al
Ohio in the chair, op the bill in addition u
an act to continue in force tho act Ia pro
t"ct the commerce Of the United States 4
5ainst pirates, aud to punish the crime Of
piracy.
Mr. Gorham said, the object of the biz
Was to make perpetual certain provisions
If our laws which are nov only Temporal
| y. The first act on this subject Va pas
.cd on the Sd Of March, 1919. The first
lection authorised the employ ment of the
public armed vessels to protect our com
.ltrce from piratlcal Expectations the Sc
cond section authorised the Sending pr lies
INTO our ports for adjudication, and the re
apturc Of vessels taken by pirates: the
bird section authorised merchant vessels
| II the United States 10 defend themselves
om pirallcai otiacks, and to capture and
nd in the Offending parry: the lth sub
ectcd piratIcal vessels soCaptured, to con
trmnation in the ports Of the l.. Siatrs.--
his act was temporary by the act of oh
Nay, 1890, these for sections Were CONT
1urd IN force for two years and to the end
| Of the session of Congress Thereafter, viz
| TO the end of the present session of Con
gress. The object of the bill was 10 make
these clauses perpetual.
No objection being made 10 the bill, the
committee rose and reported IL, and it was
ordered TO be engrossed, aud read a third
! time tomorrow.
| The bill further to regulate the "ompen-
shtion To Postmastcrs, was next in order
and, ON motion Of Mr.. Woodcock, of New
| \ ork, il was re-committcd to the commit
tee ON the Post Office and Post Roads,
TUESDAY, DEcEMRER 81.
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
When petitions were called for
Mr.. Dwight said he was requested to
presentthc Memorial of William Thornton
Walter Jones and one hundred and fifty
other respectable citizens of the District OF
/ Columbia in behalf OF the Greeks.
The memorial is signed by 1873 citizens
of Washington and Georgrtown, praying oi
| Congress TO appropriate two or three
millions, IN provisions, and whatever may
be necessary 10 the Greeks, as an easy and
honorable mode of acknowlcd Sing the aid,
bounty aud obligation received from France
IN like circumstances"
The Memorial was read when
! Mr. Wright said he trusted this House
was not prepared to commit the peace OF
this nation, by interfering, in any manner,in
the contests of Europe.
Mr.. Dwight said, it was respect due
from him to the subject, aud to the person
al characters of the petitioners to move to
refer the Memorial TO the committee on
Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Rhea called for the reading of the
Message Of the President of the United
States which refers to the cause of the
Greeks.
Mr.. Dwight then rose, and said he was
induced, by suggestions ofsome gentlemen,
for whose opinions he had the highest re-
spcct, TO withdraw his motion for refcrrn.
the memorial to the committee of Foreign
Relations, and moving to lay il on the ia
bic,
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The memorial was accordingly ordered
TO lie on the table.
On motion Of Mr. Ingham, il was
RESOLVED, That the committee on Roads
ai.d Canals BE- instructed 10 inquire into The
expediencg of apPropriatlng money for The
purpose of aiding III the completion Of ca
nal from the waters OF the Chesapeake 10
those the Delaware.
The Speaker laid before the House let
ter from The Secretary Of the Treasury,
transmitting ihe Annual Report from that
Department on the State of the Finances /;
of which, on motion of Mr.. McLane, fire
thousand eO}ies We're ordered 10 be printed
Tor the use of the House