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The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. F. johnson, from the commit.
tee on the Post Office and Post Roads,
reported bill to establish certain post
roads, and to discontinue others; which
was twice read and committed.
Mr.. Smith, of Md. from the commit.
tee of Ways and means, reported bill
relating to treasury notes. which was
twice read and ordered to be engrossed
for third reading.
This bill provides, "That, from and
after the passing of this act, no Treasury
Note shall be received in payment on
account of the United States, or paic
or funded, except at the Treasury Of
the United States"
Mr.. Scott, from the Committee on the
Public Lands, to whom was referred .
bill from the Senate to enable the hol-
ders of incomplete French and Spanish
titles to lands in Missouri to institute
proceedings to try the validity Of their
titles, &c. reported the same with sun.
dry amendments; and the bill and a.
mendments were referred to commits
tee of the whole.
Mr.. Hardin, from the select commit
tee, on the subject of Retrenchment, re-
ported in part a bill the object of which
is to reduce the Revolutionary Pensions,
for all grades Of rank from and fter
given day in the year 1924, to d per
month.
The bill (Which, Mr.. H. computed,
would, if passed, effect q saving of 900,
600 dollars for the first year it got into
operation, and proportionably thereaf.
ter was twice read and committed
Mr.. Hardin giving notice ofhis inten-
ton to call up this bill, and the one pre-.
viously reported by the same committee
on Wednesday next.
Mr.. Buchanan presented resolution
of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania, in
structing its Senators and requesting its
Representatives to endeavor to procure
the passage of law for vcsting in that
state any right which the United StateA
have, or may be supposed to have, in
the fines assessed on the Militia Of that
state; and the resolution was referred to
the committee of this Honse appointed
on the same subject.
Mr.. Warfeh moved the following:
Resolped, That committee be ap-
to report the best mode, in their opin-
ion, Of giving to the public full and cor.
rect statement Of the debates in this
House.
And the question being taken there's
on, it was agreed to without debate or
opposition.
Mr. Scott laid on the table the fol.
lowing resolution:
Rssolved. That the President Of tho
United States be requested to commune
cate to this House whether any, and if
any how much revenue has accrued to
the United States from tho leases oflead
mines in Missouri; whether any lease,
promise, or agreement, Is now in force
for ony lead mine IN Missouri. and the
copies thereof. If in writing, and tho
substance thereof if verbal, with eli the
terms, &C : aitiops, and stipulations, writ
ten, or yer -, aswell on the part pftheT
United States, o. opahs part ct the leS'
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
For Freight,

.8 The good schr. CATHARlNE,
.E&M Nm. Singer, master, burthen 600
barrels, will be ready to load tomorrow.
Apply to J. II, LADD q 90,
Hho have just received and offer for sale
cases mems hne boots and shoes,
quarter cask currant wine
IL boxes, dozen each, very superior.
march 90
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27

Albany Oats, Brandy, &c.
rOuN n. LADD &. Co. have received
=. ner schr. Superior from New York y
offer for sale, :,
$500 bushels Albany oats
4 pipes cognac brandy
8 do Holland gin
s bbds Jamaica rum :.
/ pipe e. Go Malmsey Madeira wine
90 bbls prime beet
6 do DO pork
For Freight.
xE. The good schr. SUPERIOR, A.
%&P. Birmingham, MASTER ourthen
an mis-. and will be ready to load IN
DAYS. Apply as above.
april is ~
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
For Freight,

+ OF L T0ISHt,
AN The brig ARROW, A. ". Lo-
X& veil, master; carries Hoo barrels,
will be ready to load in four days, and
take freig ht to Southern or Eastern
port. Apply TO ,s
WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Yho have for sale, rseesved by sad OesseI.
80 bbls N E. run
4 SO tons plaster paris
100000 shingles
march 90
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
For freight.

For Freight,
SgE The good schr. ALLEGRO, Da-
49, MEL Welsh, master, burtben about
900 bills. and will be ready TO load in a
few days.
Also For Freight,
xAM, The good scbr. CHARITY, Mo
Es&&ses Pike, Sd. master, burthen about
800 bills. and will load in preference 10
northern port. Apply to
JOHN H. LADD SEQ.
Who hare for sale oa..bOard said vssssls,
90 tons plaster
lao bushels potatoes
5bbls N. E. rum
and per sloop Java, trom.Nsu York,
3pipes superior cognac brauayt
march 80
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
Spring Goods.

JOSEPH JANNEY,
HAS just received and offers for sale an
IL assortment OF Spring Goods, also Az
s.sortment of Waldron's grain and grass
scythes.
mo te IawH
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
For Boston.
For Portland.

XIX The sloop FAVORITE, captain
Strout, will sail in all next week'
and take freight, or passengers, tor which
she has superior aecommodatIons; AppY
on board or to YIN. FOWLE q 20.
Who have for sale, received per said sloop
100000 feet merchsntable lumber.
20 barrels prime beet,
2 hhds of West India Rum,
25 boxes mould candles.
anril s ~
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
Also For Freight,
For Freight.

For Freight,
>AM, The schr. BANGOR PACKET,
.SS&I. Small, master; carries about
1900 bbls. is an excellent vessel in COM
pete order and will be ready 10 receive
cargo in few days. Apply to
m WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Who have for sale, said .schooners cargo
OF
loo tons plaster paris
1900 feet merch. lumber
90 bbls n. E. rum
:, 10 No. 8 Mackerel
Also for sale landing from schr. william,
from Charleston, & White Oak, from
Boston,
30 tierces fresh rice of superior quail
ity
l39 casks Of nails assorted sizes
march %
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
For Freight.

For Freight,
ssx THE good Schr. CARR, Joseph
X Merryman, master, burthen 800
bbls. and will be ready to load in few
days. Apply to ~
JOHN H. LADD & co.
april e
The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-27
A LLEN S

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Penn. Avenue, Washington City.
Orders by mail promptly attended to-
april Ii
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17

IN attempt 10 q. faVi die United Safes Ba,k--lt
is ascerained that the check OF draft presented at
the Branch Bank in this town, by suspicious per
son, last week, who has been committed to prison for
examination, by S. ID. Parker, esq. was Il genuine
drait for hH'red and toar dollars payable to J.
Breton, but lrauduenty altered into a draft fnr
niGe Thousand end ninety dollars This fact should
put merchants their guard, similar attempts with
this species OF paper have been successfully spractis-
ed upon some of the Southern Banks.
Boston Gas.
Conspiracy against tie ia'c.--A society has been
formed in Pittseld, Ms. The members of which are TO
refrain from going 10 law with their bre thren and are
required TO settle al disputes between themselves
however important, by arbiters selected from board
created for that purpose, who receive as compcnsa-
ton at the rate of 10 cts. per day. II is called tie
" Adams Patriouc and Economical Society,"" and
now consists of 200 of the respectable citizens.
Amer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17

requiring the correcting nerposilion of le exccu
tive where II can lie applied Again, Imprisonment
for life Is enoined in NIL convictions ofburylary or l
loniously breaking into taking any goods or chat
tells from any dwelling house, ANY person being
therein, and put in fear OF robbing any person i'm
any place whatever Ia is well known that these Of
fences are IN mauy instances merely technical attend
Ell with no aggravated circumstances, aud not worse,
IN character or consequences than ordinary grand
Ilrcenics. Foi counterietng metallic money, the
offender is doomed TO the state prison for life for
counctieiting paper money, or in other words bank
notes, he may he sentenced for shorter period Sc
verai felones merely constructive and do not g.
qulre severe punishment, aud yet no discrimination
Is made.
The canal commissioners have, in pursuance Of
the powers vested IN them by law authorised the en-
hioyment OF some convicls in operations connected
with the western canal but the expeI iment has not
answered amy useful purpose. And as this provision
IS not retiniredb by the public cXigencies, and may
have tendency TO dsparagc the excrtions of honest
and mcrliorous industry, would rccomme nd the re-
peal OF the statute.
Having already occupied considerable portion of
your tme, shall no longer detan you from your i'm,
pOriant functions, bat shall reserve for future com
nunicUh some subjects that may merit YOUR consi-
uernon Aud whatever diversity OF opinion may ,.x
ist, am persuaded that will all Cooperate with
sincere aud entire devotion 10 our solemn and mo-
mcntous duties, in chershng a spirit of cancellation
ana iorbearance, andn cutivaimg that respect which
we owe TO each other and to ourselves
ar DE WITT CLINTON.
.9i6unv, "a ,L,puaJ7 1900
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
RApPAHANNoCK AcAnrMy

WIS Institution will be opened the first day OF No
Il vember next, under the supentendance of
" late President of the Rumiord Academy gentleman
highly qualified to discharge its duties with honor hime
and benefit 10 his pupils The continue
heretoforeThe Trustees considering accuracy compo-
sition and in reading language very importn,
objects, have resolved that of them will
ny Saturday To hear the scholars read selected from
eminent authors, and 90 receive essays from TO be
e9ly examined The Academy enjoys exclusive avnn-
nge Tor rendering those exercises particularly beneficial
the pupils in the possession of about well co-
sen BOOKS which may be great OF Improvement
them their parents and guardians will impress their
minds disposition it, in with the tutors
ami trustees In this respect in the hethiness su-
aiion in tho spac'usness of the buildings, the good
ness oi the living the trustees know private school
which can vie with the Rappahannock Academy.
Oct 1b.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17

IL is T. be not afruid---GOSPEL.
Lost in storm of guilt, my soul
No pilot nj the helm,
The mountain pillows seem to roll,
Prepared TO erwhelm
In awful horrors, see they rise
Near and more near they come;
Hope from my fainting spirit flies
That trembeS at her doom
In vain seek friendly shore,
To save ms SHATTERED bark
But rentng tempestS round me roar
Terrific, deep and dark.
Death g!ares In his most awful form.
Before my sinful heart,
lie rides upon the ningling Storm
Aud shakes his quiye1ng dart
When sudden, ms the billow ride
In robes OF white array'd,
A form appeared, and swecily cried
lis /, be not afraid
Then to the S;orming seas he gave
Ills high command BE still
lie spake, and the recoiling wave
obeyed his sovereign will
t'enoe 10 my rescued soul he deign'd
With matches grace To give:
And babe me, though with guilt thus stDind
Repent, believe, and live
Twas JESUS DER the pillows came.
And saved me from despair
That IN Heaven might praise his name,
WIN rescued millions there IT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17

COmmhed 10 me Jdlt Of frederick CouniU, Ia
q the first day OF October last n runaway negro
~ man who calls himself CYRUS, saws he formerly he
ionged to John Netherng OF Abemarc county, virginia
who sold him 10 gentleman residing the state of Ceor
ga, name unknown Said is about years of are
dark complexion, about feet inches high clotbin
much worn The owner requested come forward prove
property, pay charges and take him awaycse he Mn bc
dealt with as the law in such cases prescrilcs.
bec. .. 52-wi2w CHARLES HUI l:T Tailor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17

Virginia Land Office, Cd January, 1899.
conformity with act, entitled In act 20 reduce into
one act the several arts concerning eAeatoy passed the
OH day OF January 1919, do hereby known 10 all
whom that appears by duplicate certi-
cate OF the escheaor sf Cabc county, bearing date the 18th
oI November, 1921 and this day received Office that
Ivy nqusiion ard office found the 2stl Of july 1921 the
following tracts of land in said county of Cabe, have been
escbeated Ia this commonwealth, viz.
- fuo acres OF land belonging VIM Iiegan decd on
1uyandotte rivera part OF the Savage granip-ana
" lUO acres ot an OF James Gwinn deed on Guyandoe
ri,er, part of the Savage GrNn"
WIN. g. PENDLETON Rer,r.
JANUARY 5. 7eNyren' -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
JOHN CAMPBELL MORTON

M LII transact n COMMISSION BUSINESS in Peters
~ burg Virginia lie viii devote his attention. nj nre-
sent principally TO country produce, Tobacco Cotton
onr ana Wheat and viii execute any orders with whch
nc may De favored To purchase either produce goods or
any article which the Petersburg market affords
Having no Old business. Of any attend owing
engagements, of every kind lie devote himself entirely
agemcnt. ' " ~
lie has sought no connexon with any wealth nor
uc,eu preuninry aid in any manner, from any person
Whatever; But the Character which he suSairs ayniust
which the breath of has never 10 his know
IN single instance, is pledged hnt the proceeds
OF every SAFE winch tic may make, will be faithfully paid
over l" the proper owner and never moment cmplov-
Ell in any other way.
II e has, hereunto while in The employ of others cxe,cd
steady industry strict attention. unwcaricd diligence and
performances he will venture that will moi adont
Teent course OF conduct now hen he for HIMSELF
II ne was faithful as clerk, he will he less faithful
lie refers those, who may desire 10 know any thing moro
OF hn To the annexed certificates. The first is from men
sneage IN mercantile pursuits, no have known him from
hi; earliest youth the other gentleman of ;hc prince
EDWARD hnr the sirners uf The first certificate lie re-
oi Prince Edward, both before after he wns pown
that he lived eighteen months with AIcssrs T. C. w o.
armvlle from long acquaintance with him and from con-
siderable transactions with the house in which pc lived in
acier AMI qualifications
Petersburg, Pdsia, c.h J@.ury?h 1922.
We have long known John Campbell Morton From his
experience in nercam a'iIs, and from knowledge of
IN every respect, TO hsinss and we Lcrcly re-
cnmnenl him rs man Of steds aud industrious habits
attentive; dilecnt and in whom Implicit confidence may,
De Piarr,-GNen '1n,cr hamS this c5h day of Dc
cen'Der I'LL JAMES MOTION
JAMES MADISON,
WILLIAM q. MORTON
THOMAS q. CTIAS. MORTON.
have known Mr.. John Campbell Morton for MANY wears
ard a1vs c1idcro hin o UNIQUE stionahle ntegri
~ strictly faithful in all his engagements. With regard 10
Us Qualifications Ter business unable give an opiron
bui 1n what have observed of him. and The manner
nave h'aii im 'pole nj by those with whom he has done
he!eye ne VII! @ Industrious and attentive in
whatever he unrrtakes-tiiycn under NV ard his oSi
u"y OIL december lS<l. HENRY J.. WATKINS.
j. c. Morton V III o1cr other certificate from, Mer
chant who he i'neS has l" mere opportunities n forming
correct opinion OF him, dan other man. with whom he
ia" nn actually lived. tits extracted from letter received
ny him nom ilc writer.
49, Prince E8'rr,rl, . .Januar, 1922
we have been acquainted upwards of fifteen wear, I he
hcvc and IAN with pleasure testify that for moral
ece integrity regular habits o Industry, and accuracy
as shul accountautl know of that is YOUR superior
A-wGwC INOTIS' a. Wdon
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
RUNAWAY IN JAIL.

MAS committed to the jail Of Dinwidde county on The
w ist ot Judy last, rs runaway negro man by the
name OF DANIEL, who says that he is the property Of Ham
seton Brown Of Ash county, in the Of Tennessee lie
OF yelowb complexion about22 % years feet OF
inches high has two Of bis upper fore teeth out and D,
soew hat bow legged He that he purchased b,
the said Drown oMT John Grammcr of the Town Of Peters
burg His clothing j. of home spun, and very much worm
The owner i requested % forward prove his property
pas charges and take him aay-otherwise he WILDE dealt
BY rs the law directs JAMES SCOTT, Tailor.
November 5. 52-,gfnv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
IVRUST SAIES-

ny virtue Of deed Of trust from John g. Gamble and
- VIE bearing date the 18Th October 1919, and recorded
~ the hSng' court Of the city Ricbmcnd made TO So
cure me payment OF ccrtain therein mentioned Ia
Thomas TAYLOR BENJAMIN Harrison comtn;ss;on =,
he court oi canocry in the suit Of B rs Representatives VS.
noonS"ns administrator we shall sell public auction in
day inc ~ day IF neTt month, fbruaryJ the following pro
pery va "A lot OF grnnd in the said city, No. SOC ano
lue ght tile and interest Of the said Gamble in and TO
piece m ground also ~ the said city, Of Shockoe creek
10 ined hy the lots Nos. S2 and $50 ON the north an
ht west 10y line continuing the boundary IL 18th
SUI e To the river so that tho said would he included
the river tp Lot No J23 " ~ "s
he terms Of sale will he cash for all the nroner,, s,,
until the Of 2i0g with Interest from, The igb
W. and 1851 With interest from the 18Th October 1891
su be fised ana The residue credit till the 18Th OF
next Ortohcrthe purchaser or hasers Giving
notes WIN approved enrsers and deed Of trust on tie
property to secure the payment
WAl. r. WICKHAM, 1r..,..
January 10. * 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
IleninSs New Virginia Justice
The acts of Assembly, or several Sessions
CONSTRUCT CONSTRUED
FIFTY DOLLARS KEMARn-

'CIiIA<1IhhD ~ W A1hD.
ANAWAY from the subscribers living in IioydtoD Mock
~ icnlure county, Va negro tho lame of IN
80 or 10 years OF age carpenter by trade, brown co1npcx
ron anu good conuicnance had when he nb,conde
homespun coat and Oznahurgs trowsers has
scar on the ick part OF the thumb OF BIS
e ny the cut OF broad axe, and small near one of his
es Nei was raised near Winchester, may possi
MY ahcmp to gel back there, have good reasons IN
neheve he was carried TO Richmond y negro wageoncr
rom me hegh'olhood, and NAV in the neighhorhooI
m hc Guy some time will give so dollars reward If he is
taken IN the state and secured in Jail so that get him
again ana MY dollars if taken out OF the state.
OcIohtr ~ O-M12Mt THOMAS NEAI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
FOR SALE


5WREE hundred and seventy Of land on the
n waters OF Fighting creek IN i'ovlaian county, within
W mites OF hichmond otJgmc river and of Appropriations
rms IS part OF the tract known by the Cspua and
includes all the improvements which are considerable are
insured ami have alt bceu erected within ~ wears
Eighty in woods first tobacco land and the
Cleared lnrd in good heart free FROM stmps stones and
guilics The price > twenty dollars uer acre purchaser
can be accommodated with hundred acres adjoining
a lower price. -
Having aiey travelled 'lro' the counties of Cumberland
nGchi!nd Louisa, Grange, Cupeper Fauquier r. William
anu taiax can truly say, that except the riyerS,1
rarely with desirabca residence as tc one now az
ercd for sale II comprises many advantages not here emu
merated' BRETT RANDOLPH. I
POwbatan, January s. 7s-,vtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
APPRENTICES LIBRARY

NEW YORK, Dee. 29.-The cxertions which have
Deeh made on this side OF the Atlantic amc!iurlre
the condition OF apprentices, have excited and AMI
mated European piilanthropSiS 10 pursue the same
aud;,ilc course. Both in France and Great Britain.
our example is producing practical: effects In Paris.
the address of Solomon Southwick ESD delivered
at The openisg oibe apprentices library IN Albany,
mas been translated INTO the French language repui,-
shed and highly eStoed, as Il literary and bcnevo-
lent production. A gentleman in New York has re-
ceivcd an application for copy of from The cec
DRAFTED patriot, Mr. Niberlorce. Thus IA American
mechanic, who in early lie was a bakers bov has
been destined TO be instrumental in improving the
minds and contributing to tic happiness of thousands
OF European youth Ia the humble sphere as that
from which he has emerged. Nlr Southwick WAS
not only an apprentice TO the trade OF Il baker bu;
afterwards a common sailor, and subsequently :,
lourneyman printer in New York aud PhilndelpLia
Yet he is now noticed in the European world as the
eloquent assertor of the rights of humanity as ap-
pi'cabie TO that numerous class of young men, who
IN every country doomed 10 Il certain degree of
servltude 1t gives pleasure award this tribute
~ 'ne merit oi Il Droher printer. Guz
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

aLBANf, jan 9;--An attempt is making 10
remove me from the post Office of this city. The
ground alleged by some rs, that am public default
err by others, that DO not attend in person to the
duties oil the Office.
BOih grounds are false and malicious
L nave letter before me from gentleman now il,
washington, who wrItcs--'' The Postmaster General
and MIR. Bradley both speak hi.h y of The manner il,
winch yoa have conducted the office
As to alleged maiteDtiOn, those who make the
cnSe shew Their total ISnoraDcc of the duties of the
ONCE. III is distributing office, and consequently
embraces wide range of corrcspontIeuce This cor
respohdence alone occupies much lime a is ,s,,-
any devoted by other public officer in this civ Ia
the duties OF his station 10 carry a nm and s ~,
snper'n'end the accounts of the office have a pri-
Nate room up stairs, where am ALWAYS TO he (ound a,
all proper seasons am likewise i'm the office below
whenever my presence is necessary. Il is true, do
not attend At the hole To deliver letters hui raw sou
JONI Il. SUUTHwIcK, who has The delivery d,.nart
ment under his care, is exceeded by any youu,r
man IN tins city, either in pronptness or industry and
r!Is'iiy lie possesses, besides, perfect knowledge
oil the duties of his station.
though the daily abors of the Office are GREAT
Lyetthose by nghi, and that too, at midnight and lre
quentiy all night, are still greater and il is TACT
.t oi'en peiotm as nnch dnty Gfisr rcgUlep hours
Us most public officers DO in regular hours There is
scarcely watchnlan in this city who cannot attest
mat he has frequently me III one t,ro or hire,
clock in the morning, leaving my Office after :, .bo-
iions night work andtat have as Frequently re-
4hested linn TO pay particular attention to it on ac-
count OF lire or robbery.
put while the ihouehtless and ignorant, without any
EVIL intention, amuSe themselves with such idle rt,-
mors, winch no yell informed gentleman, trust, can
harDor Tor Il moment, some persons attribute the
movement Ia a different source. The partiaIi,y of
some OF my old republican friends has designated
me as candidate Tor the executive chair of this state
tins has become the theme OF conversation in y,rnus
parts ot the stale and there are those WIN t;nk !;
me real cause of the present movements aga;ns, me
But Whatever may be the parllity of friends, il is
Yer! certain that would not eAchangc the Tide OF
lurf lt
The st'ae Of .Ne4o Pork ASH said on late ucc;i.
sion, The height Of my ambition is To render that work
useful TO The agricultural interest, and conducive TO
Tue welfare oil my family. deem the character OF
an industrious mechanic equal in poim of honor tn
any poI'cal distinction that eau be conferred in tis
OF any other country. 5. SOUIEiWICk