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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
Singular Recommendation.

Correspondent of the Village Record
tWesches,er recommend, his favorits
Candidate in tue following ludicrous strain.
Enquirer
Put Adams or Crawford in our back
settlements with a bushe' of corn, and they
would starve to death before they would b..
adj. to find the way 60 mill-Not so with
Cfay-he knows how the people live. He
has been east OF the mouotsins and west of
the mountains, and has q Knowledge from
prrsoosI observation of the situation and
sn'erests Of, the community at large, Of
wslch Crawford and Adams are ignoIant-
Frank, generous and accessible. Henry Clay.
am persuaded. would make the beat Pre-.
side ut FIR ,he Raonl.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

An irishman was arraigned at The
bar Of a court in his native country.
OR tile murder Of Patrick M'EIwse,
The particular friend Of Q, Laughlin M
Donnphue. O.Laughiin, who it may
we'll be supposed mad no .partialit,
snr the prisoners aud being The orIf
witness who. could, testify the, fact,
was called up, aud his testimony was
full. clear, aud strong, against the ac-
cused, After he. bad gone through, he
addressed himself 20 the court as fol
lows:-:Arrah, by my shouIo may it
pleas the court, it's long, and long, been
my opinion that this raPsceIlion deser-
we'd to have his meek sirached, .pisas
yotr honour, aud I've. ehdeavoured to
Rwear till the point; but if there's any
thing more wanting to f.c has frizen.
aud your honour would phase, lust
mention tho thing. I'll bring it. up
square so l will" O.LaugIlNn's upc.u,
al precaution ruined his credit, and the
murderer Of his friend was acauit.
ted. 20.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
WASHINGTON, January 3

We are very TO sorry learn that the
Small Poc is rapidly extending itself
in Baltimore. The fac,is not pablicly
declared. probably from an apprehen-
sion that ie u.ay have an injurious ef-
feet on the mercantile concerns Of Bal
timore. We feel Il to be our duty to
state the fact; tina. cur fellow towusmen
and ali others nay instantly resort
10 Vaccination foe q sTre preventive
Of the disease. IF the small pox be 40
near US, it will soon be among MS, if
we do not defend ourselves against its
approach.
We need not say to eur readers, that
we have unquestionable, authority for
the fact Of the prevalence of thi. dis.
ease in Baltimore. We are somewhat
apprsheDsive that our frien6s in tina,
city viii blame Us for giving publicity
10 it. We had been more cuIpable,
however, had we Suppressed it.
The Drawing Of IN fifth C.ass Of the
National Lottery. was yesterday b-n't
% an end. The highest psize. $500
OOO) is said TO have been soid at Rich
mond, and the next hughes les, ouo,l
is said to have been sold j. tn uDper
part Of the State oY New Y TX.
Maj. Gaz.
Among the articles imported at Hull
e b. last year. were more than
million bushels of bnnes, which had
been 50 ept from the fields Of i.eip.ie.
AusteriitZ. Waterloo, and other places,
where, during The late bloody wars,
the principal battles were fought. The
hnees % IN. horses and bis rider thus
collected from every quarter are for
warded from Hull to the Yorkshire
bones grinderies, where. by means o.
powerful steam engines, they are re-
duced to a granular state. In this con,
diiion they are sent chiefly to Doness-
ter, one Of the largest agricultural
markets in that part If tbs country,
and are there sold tn the farmers to
manure their land. An Engii.h eaito-
adjs, ''the oily substanee II the ban
gradually evolving as the hone caIei.
nes, makes more permsnent and sub
,tantia! manure than almost any other
suhstanee-particularly human homes
Union.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
INTERNAL IMPRoYEMENr.

The President ard Directors of The Board
o. Pablo Works, have made their Seventh
Annual Rspot.-The following is the tota!
amount OF the Fund for lnteroaI Improve
ment, viz:
Permanent Funds, 81 368 col, II
Diiposahe Funds, 31S 247, 60
James River Fund, $3.50, so.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

Atraveiler going from New York TO
Albany, called in a Dutch tavern, and
aiier tskin5 sams refreshmept, inquired
The nearest way to his destined place,
10 which the landlord made this reply.
Py de ginger can tell you 80 better as
any nah 10 dis vorld--you durn de
parn around, den make de bridge over,
den durn de river mp stream, den de
first horse you come up dat is my pru.
der Hanses barn, sh;p5led NIT. straw;
he can tell yon so better as ean.'
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

A meeting Of the Printers aud Book
sellers of Philadelphia has been called.
for the purpose Of sending a delegation
10 attend the Fonr Hundredrh Grand
Anniversary Of the Invention of the
Art OF Printing, TO be held at Haer!em,
in HOLLAND, in 1929.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
NOTICE..

a TAKE this method once moro to
n earnestly request all wtoare in any
wise indebted to the Estate Of Gold
smith Chaudlee, deed, 10 make pave
meat forthwith: AID those who have
demands against said estate are desired
to make them known az sooe as possible,
in order that arrangements may be
made for discharging the same
SAMUEL BROWN, 8dminr.
fst JWon, IT, de 5oniS non.
Or The Editor Of the Fauquier Ga
zette will iusert the above .hrea
times, and forward his account 20
this Office for collection
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

The three persons who attempted to rob tho
mail near Petersburg, Va. some days ago
have all been apprehended. Two of them
we're taken Immediately after the attempt,
and on Thursday last tho third was brought
10 Petersburg, having been Appreciated in
Orange county The mai! driver instsnily re.
cogoized the fellow, A. the ono that snapped
the gun at hi IN. The three have been exam
ined by q magistrate. who was SO fully con-
WINGED Of their guilt, that he directed them to
be given into the custody of tho Mar,hsl OF
Virginia. to take their final trial.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
Expedition against the Pirates.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 81.

We have been informed tina, Com. Por.
tar expected to leave New.Ypry for Nor.
folk on Sunday last with steam boat Of
Is tons, and an elegant sbip-,hese will
Complete the squadron. IF the succe,s of
the Commodore's operations should cor.
respond with the celebrity Of his move
m,n.s, danger from pirates will not long con.
tinus, as 1t Is now, the most prominent in The
calculation Of risks at our Insurance OF.
hcss Fed, Gaz.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

bushels Of Battle wheat, and the Mag
net, which sai!edin company. has 1000
bushels. more. The present price Of
that article is such as. 10 ensure "a profit
on the importation Of that novel kind
of foreign goods in our markets.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

--s--------
A nobleuian observing large stone
lying near his gate,. ordered his ser.
want, with an oath, to throw it to hell.
'lf,' said the servant, Il were to tiiibw
it 10 heaven, ii would be more com.
Pteiely ont Of yonr lordship's way,.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
IMPORTED WHEAT.

The Meteor. srrived at Kes Yo,k,
has brough; out from Liverpool, 5000
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
Comm uU.c0ted.


On Tuesday 9Th inst. H. the 5eth yesr Of
his age, Capt U1iHiaul Po1ceH. Of Hsmp.
shire County His death was occasioped BY
the fail Of tree.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
ALIENS

LU ERS AND :EXCHANGE
IL OFFICE. n..o
Pennsylvania .arenue, Waskiagton City
o. ,'rders from, sny part of the u >
nited states; post paid enclosing this,
Cash or prize, tickets, will meet thA
sauia prompt attention as. if.on per-
sonai applications addressed,to
S. &, NJ. ALLEN & &c.
-nee--2t Washington CITY.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
VALLEY BANK.

The Stockholders of the Bank of the Val
lev held their annual meeting at the Bsakin.
House on Monday last; he greater par, of the
Stock was represented either in person or
by proxy. inli and detailed expose Of thu
situation Of the Bank was exhibi ed 10 the
Stockholders; every thing, in short, that they
we're entitled to know, land what is there
that Stockholders ought NOT to know, 10 rela-
tion to their o1Un concernsp) was communal
caied without hesitatiun or reserve. The
prosperous condition of he Bank wa. al once
apparent to all, aud INSPIRED those inter-. ted
in il with The most perfect Confidence IN it's
stability and the integrity Of its adminis,rs-
ton.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENT.
On Thursday, MrsJ.mxs K. Heath was
re- elected Auoitor ofsPub'ic Accounts, with
out opposition.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
n A,lYenf.i:r,r.

;& o .alYentSi>Ci% $50,
a EARLY INVESTMENTS IN ~HPe
MARYLRNO STA e LOTTERY
give decided advantage to t',ose who
wish to purchase tickets, as The ,.rize
only are 10 be drawn, and conses
quently no rise of blank during tho
drawing, a.
The drawing will commence
on the 26th ofthis month
and will be compile
ted i'm
Gen pramings 0nIn.
The Scheme Contains.
l prizc of 10000 Dollars
2 of 10000 Dollars. =
g OF 5000 Dollars.
Il of 5000 Dollars.
10 of 1000 Dollars.
SO of 100 Dollars.
100 of SO Dollars.
Besides EOS of SEQ and 5000 OF
10 Dollars.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

The following gentlnmen were elected Di.
rectors of the Valley Bank for tbe present
year.-C"L Charles Magiii having. at the OK
piration of the year, resigned hs office of Pre-
rident OF she Valley Bank, snd, retiring from
it's direetorship, declined poll for the latter
Office.
Obed Waite, Edward MEG wire. John Ball,
Thomas Cramer, John 81. Bronze, "Dsnie,
Gald.
BY THE EXECUTIVE.
William Steeubergen. Augus,ne C., Smith,
eThOmss A. Tidhali
Fro.e marked THUS are new Directors.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

~
will pay the Cash with :promp,ness for
prizes in the above lottery, apd from
the very rapid sale of tickets adven-
turers may anticipate "a speedy con-
clusion to the drawing.
Prices of Tickets,
WHOLES 80 Dollars,
HALVES y 8 Dollars,
QUARTERS 81 so Cents,
EiGdTHS, =, Sc "a Cents.
49,. The Managers. Of the -.
. GRAND NATIONAL LOTTERY,
have, announced that the. afst dayes
drawing will take place. on the Asth
INSTANT be completed on or before the
end Of January 1928.
The following Capital
prizes are now In
the wheel viz,
1 prize of 100000 Dollars,
do $4,000 Doilars.-
do 10000 Dollars.
Il do 5000 Dollarss>
81 do 1000 Doliarsa
2 do ,.-a I';,-..',, 500 Dollars.
and ouly Three Drawings to co al plate
the lottery Whole. tickets. $50, shares
ia, propnrtion--Tickets, &c shares .,iu
the above lotteries Warranted. nm
drawn for sale 10 variety OF mama
bers at q. 20
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

Obed Waite, Esq. was, on Wednes 'ay
last, chosen Pre.idert # the V-ley Bsak,
oice, Colonsi Char.e, Mag,.i, resigned.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11

The list Of Directors for the Branches OF
the Valley Bank i, unavoidably deferred IN
ill our next.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-01-11
zen In
Gen oramingS 0nIn.
!. & M. ALLEN g. co

10 Dollars.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

whom, however, to their great surprize,
they found alive and uninjured. When
they were all gone, the captain threw him
self fiat on the floor as the onl ly possible
means of escape, and fortunately came Oft
with whole skin and repaired reputa.
ltion.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY, BY MENDENH
5P05H94EtaYs u

The following is perhaps one OF 'ne i''o'. 81
Aime effusions ever penned by TINS ce'eora'eo ~
I,or. Those who have an ear ahe' 'as'e ~ '.'
: n.r,icu,arlv ofthe diviner kind, must wni'f
[ad;np the few first stanzas, yield TO .he ois
80 rowers of the writer, and cannot but bea
NJ him. feelings OF the strongest sympathy.
THE TREBLE VOICE,
81 by sELLEcK OSBORN.
wrhat voice-O, how its warblings thrill
Each nerve with rapture, while hear.
#while every earthly thought is still,
AMI none but purest pleasures ill
NV senses, crouding at my ear.
A.rk-hov, it swells $50 swells my soul
with 10 ,xalted, pure and holy -
III rises = .artl, thy base control
vi spurn Adieu vain world OF folly!
N For disclam all grovelling joys
u feast on sound-l 1--we on song
Il Frise. immortal, with that voice,
fT IA heaven, where all such strains belong
In tender cadence now il falls
Breathes gently through the sacred dome
Whike the angelic tone that calls
vii A kindred spirit to It's home.
Y 'Tis ended-but the lovely STRAIN
S still brea,hes delight on Fancy's ear;
& Mortal find myself again,
VI know it by this starting tear.
~ 'Tis not my present sense alone,
Ss That wakes, sweet Laura, at thy song;
~ But Images Of pleasures flown,
& Around the seat of Memory throng;
M For then think of other days,
# When ONE with heart as pure as time,
4! Beside me raised the hymn OF praise,
N And blended all her soul with mine.
ay Sing on, fair warbler o, restore
" The dear illusion to my view;
81 10 soothe my widowed heart, once more
MI The dream Of past delights renew.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

young lady, named Madamoiselle
Puroth, only nine years of aye. has il
s'lust arrived in this country, whose
pfmance, on the piano forte has, we
rstand, astonished the most celebra.
performers on that instrument.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

Y Revolutionary Anecdote.--!t is said the
following humorous occurrence happened
on the day of signing the declaration of In
"Mr. Harrison, delegate
from Virginia, was a large portly man !:
Mr.. Gerry of Massachusetts, was slender
and spare. A little after the solemn trans
action of signing the instrument, Mir. Har-
rison said smilingy 10 Mr. Gerry, sWhen
the hanging scene comes to be exhibited, !,
[ shall have the advantage over you on ac-
count of my size.--Ail will be over with
me in moment, but you will be kicking
in the air half an hour after | am gone"
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

UNcoMMoN.--Samnel Rockafellow--(says
the Trenton Federalist)--of the township
of Alexandria, in this county, has heifer
calf, between 12 and Is months old, which
gives from three pints, to hall a gallon per
day, and has been MIXED from three to
-four moaths she has never had a calf.
nor is she with calf; she was first MIXED
|ry the children, and fine lamb has been
raised this season with the milk.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

The British government are about sending
colony of convicts to the island of Bermuda.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-09-18

Tanierlane.-When Baiazet,- after his
defeat, was carried into the presence of
Timur Lench, that is, Timur the Lame,
vulgarly Timurlane, on perceiving that
B1azet sa had but h Shs eye & mSr burst ,na nt0 10
brook any incivility, said fiercely, "You
may deride my misfortunes, Timur, but
remember they might have happened to
yourself. The disposal ofkingdoms is in
the hands Of God, and their states depend
on his WILL" limur replied with equal
:" agree with your observa-
tions:-I did not laugh at your misfortune.
but at a reflection that just occurred to
my mind how little value thrones and
sceptres possess in the Judgment of God:
who has taken kingdom from a man with
one eye, to- give it to another with one lqg,''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24
THOMPsON,s IsI.ANn.

We have received letter from an officer
attached 10 Com. Porter's command, dated
Attention. (Tbompson's IsIand,l May Goth.
communicating Information oflhe movements
of the squadron, but moi 50 recent as the intel.
ligence previously received through other
channels The following extracts from the
letter, however. are Of some interest -
Gen. Wives, the Governor General ofCuba,
has arrived at Havana, and entered ON the
duties Of his office. lie is a man of energy
and has promised us every assistance. The
British fleet, with our own, and the great ex
crtions Of the Governor, must put stop TO
piracy. fully believe myself we shall hear
nothing more Of tiff we do, il will he the
fault Of vessels not taking convoy as they
ought to do. You may all give us credit fnr
protecting commerce even IL we catch No nj
rates, for it will not be The fault of the Com
modorc if we do Dot--he having in n measure
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24
TIE CROPS.

ALEXANDRiA, ID. G. june Complaints
0i the destruction ofthe wheat crops by the fly,
&c &c. have been resounding thro' the coun-
try. These complaints are not uncommon
even at the best seasons and they have been
very much exaggerated in the present case
Inc wheat, 1t is too true, has been materially
injured IN some parts by the fly but this
insect having generally, changed its form, and
such OF The wheat as escaped its ravages hav
In@ arrived 10 such state as 20 bid defiance
to 1t, there is no doubt of much greater
harvest in this article than that of the last
year.
The rye harvest has already commenced,
and more abundant one was never known.
C"rn, so far, is promising-but it has 10
pass the ordeal ia the next two months of July
and August.
TINS information we have received from
various intelligent and credible sources and,
OF course, relates only 10 this section and its
nflghhorhoods and, from what has been sta
ted TO us. we believe that there will be rye e.
nough TO supply every want, had both the
wheat and corn crops failed. Herald.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24
COLOMRLAN REPUBLIc.

Letters and newspapers have been received
IN th's city from Santa Fe de Bogv,a, the scat
ot Government of Colombia to The 97th I'D
April the congress had assembled early 10
mat month, and Ou The 18th, the vice presi
deni Francisco d. Paula Santander, in thu
name ~ me executive, transmitted a very in
eTeSiisg MESA ~ e. his " Fellow citizens oi
The Senate and House of Representatives -
we nave setna copy Of this document, aud
regI"i that we are ut present unable tn Law a
translation before our readers. The vice pre-.
sIdent commences with congratulations upon
tle sublime spectacle of free people assem-
bling ny their agents TO deliberate for the pAb-
JIG welfare, he appiauds the zeal wiki which
the public institutions hay. been improved
and anticipates perfection from time and
practice. Tue message then details the va.
rlous tneans employed by the republic TO es.
tablish anliiy with Spain upon terms hOnora-
Die ~ themselves, aud mutually advantageous
to moth nations and concludes 10y protesting
tha' the basis of any negotiation must be an
acknowledgement by Si'ain of Colombian In
dependence: Ii then says, that the govern
ment had been anxious TO establish a,ncable
relations with American independent states
ana That relations with Mexico had been
IOfih'd.-Ihe message next notices " the
suDiine example" of the Uniied States OF
Norm America in acknowledging the sover.
els1iy aud independence of South America.
ana ighly applauds the measure AS an act oil
wlsdb y and prudence, adding new luslre to
the character Of tina: free and Independent
people, by whose viii il had been so wisely
adopted. Relations with European nations
are next alluded, - prnpiious 10 the republic.
although 30 public recognition had been oh
fhIned, with the exception of the act of Por
tdgai 10 acknowledging tir republic. The
me sage then notices The internal affairs al
the republic, he progress of information, art
Commerce. &c. ard the fr'.i lessness Of the
ehhris made ~ l1r uafne of Spain Ia retain
political power on tie continent OF s. Ame-
ricd. The state OF sire finances IS npxt cnm-
hifn' upo1. aGd means pointed oHl for The
CD'aiumrHf oi rr'"uue. aud the payment oI
dents - particular the message recon
iiirHts ln terms strong IN themselves and
highly hon0ra5!c iO,thp republic. l;Gnid ,tion
%. 90" cia'nl7 Oi thosc individuals OF foreign
p'iins vino hal generously contributed in
the adF"l7iiy @, ihe fepuLllc 10 place her in
her present sat, Of serurity and freedom.
Ahe mesas"t 'icU details the cyrnt- Of the
warfare yet c'riod 0D, and anircirp,rs Il
early termination Of foreign ATTACK aud 90
mest'c Standardization She improvement IN
tie ndlfHry, militia and naval armainrnrs i.
pou.nd oui, aud he3h alteration recommend
81 I9r message, Gee Grss ever srnt to n ie.
4itiye br1yip 5Jute America then close,
"it very adursb'c admonii1n TO th,
~'at fs5a1l the people, as 10 The ia.ans cs-
%. 10 She preservation If virtue ard fee.
o,.A .lVr0ya.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24
New YORK, June 17.-By the Brig Hon

New YORK. June 17.-By the Brig Hope
and Polly, we have New Orleans papers TO
the 25ih of May. The water IN the Mississp-
pi had began to fall a little. A crevasse was
made on the 25th of May in the levee, about
90 miles below the city and overlooked seve-
raj plantations, and it was feared the damage
to the crops would be considerable. The
steam boat RamapO, on her way from Bayou
Sarah, saw great number of crevasses be-
tween Bayou Sarah and New Orleans, on the
opposite side of the river The small town
al the mouth of Plaquemne Bayou was com
pietely under water, and in some places the
houses carried from their foundations. Above
Bona Cara, west side of the river, there was
an extensive crevasse, and it had ba fled the
efforts Of the inhabitants TO stop it. it having
increased in width TO about one and a half acres
IN very few hours. At Point Coupee from
to zoo negroes were continually at work on
Inc Le'ee. EUen. Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24


ma dulles as deputy clerk of lenrico superior court of
4'A law being soon to cease, have Obtained license 10
placse Jaw shall attend the county OF Henrico
ahu Ver Juy) the superior OF that county And in
my ONCE where are the records Of the hnsfuPs cort s
Ptror court aud former district cOurt) will draw convey
anees ana other writings when required.
June ~ 1T TIL G. HOWARD.
NN OiANCEbl--At - court continued aud held for on
Of Jure, 1873 - ~ "'y
Elisha Smith, Joseph Carpenter and Nancy his Wifi and
'O"" ~ 69't anu Desey bis wife, run.
barnett Smith Josfpl Smith, John Smith Nathaniel
aPenier ana Mildred bis formerly Mildred SitI
hDer Nancy, James, Granville Betsey, George Charles
parIars aud Washington Kennedy, children Of barbara
henedy decd formerly Barbara Smith, one OF the children
~ george smith decd, and james Smiib adninr,tor "a
'"y saig george smith deceased Dc0s.
he defendants Barnett Smith Joseph Smith John S,itb
Nathaniel Carpenter and Mildred his wife and Nanrv
James, Granville, Betsey, Charles George BarJsrv and
washington Kennedy, not having their apperspe
ana given security according law and Che rules Of III,
court andh appearing to the satisfaction Of the cenrt tI
they are not inhabitants Of this state ON the motion ~ a.,
plaintiffs by their attorney, IL Is ordered dat t,ey ,e
here or ibe second Monday in September next and nsy
the plaintiffs bill and data copy Of This order be oriw
inserted IN soue newspaper published 10 tie city of Hic-
mond Tor two months successfully that another cons
be posted the on door Of the courthouse Of this count
on some court day.
eopy-F eIc, JOHN HUNTER Ck.
duht -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-24

cepton was taken, but has reduced that thoo
ry to practice, which we do bot know that
Missouri has ever done. We make this mem
orandum only TO shew, to our Eastern fellow
citizens, if that be yet necessary, how much
that baleiui question was misunderstood by
them. TIb
ISAAC BRIGGs, long aud adyantageously
known to the public for his scientific attain
ments and usefulness, has been appointed, by
the Executive of Maryland, to attend the Pc
tomac Commissioners as Engineer no.