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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-18
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 49, 1894
S. Messersmith

.FFERS FOR SALE,
= 20 20 s sas' chest, Young Tyson
10 half chests
80 FIVE, ten, & 20 catty boxes Llm..
a boxes each 60 cam. OF Glib ca
half chests
30 ten e. five catty boxes Gunpow.
3 boxes of ID cams.
10 chests, half chests, and 10 cattybox-
es Hyson
10 bait chests Souchong
5 boxes superior Souchong in half ID
papers-Teas of various importa-
tons, qualities and prices.
39 bids. loo bbls prime Muscovado ST.
2 boxes Havana white do
SO hhds N. 0. Trinidad, and Gauda-
lOupe molasses
So hhds and 70 bbIs Baltimore whiskey
A few bbIs old Alb proof do.
II pipes 4tb proof Cognac brandy Seig-
nette's brand
Old Jamaica rum, 9Th proof Irish whis-
key, Holland gins
koIF Or Nv =. -
naii pipe, 20 qTs CASKS anu 0dli QFs
casks Sicily wine
l8 or. casks French Madeira do
4 or casks Lisbon do
80 bags Rio and Havana coffee
Z bags Sumatra pepper
80 boxes window glass, s x 10 & 10 Z I2
So bundles sugar loaf paper and binders
and bandbox boards
As hampers, crates and hhds Of Bristol,
Scotch and New Castle potter and
wine bottles
90 barrels Glauber salts
45 barrels rosin and pitch
Is casks prime Goshen cheese
Salad oil, Madeira citron in jars,
DemDohns, mustard, refined sugar
Cloverseed, etc. etc. nov go
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-18

Tea, Candles. &c.
= chests young hyson tea
= halt do imperial do.
26 boxes mould candles (WoodyuG's
brandy
6 hhds. bright retailing molasses
2 do prime Barbados sugar
S bags pepper
fierce cCpperas
s boxes mustard
10 kegs race and ground ginger
8 do Leiper's snuff, and
rs reams wrapping paper
Just received and for sale by
CLAGETT & PAGE.
Opposite Hugh Smith g. Co. lower end of
nov 27 King street.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Was Committed

THO the Jail for the county OF Alexan-
/ dria, b. c. on the 18th June, 1924. as
runaway, a negro man, who calls him
self GEORGE PORTER. and says that
he belongs to Mr.. Fry, a negro trader.
who purchased him OF Mrs. Porter, OF
Sussex county. Delaware, and that be es-
caped from bis master last March. near
the state of Alabama. He is about 8 feet
7 inches high, well made, 80 years OF age,
his clothes ragged oznaburg shirt and
pautaloons. The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property, and pay
charges, otherwise be will be disposed OF
as the law directs.
ANDREW RoUNSAVELL.
june "a 'ahof'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
WTLLI1M DEV4UGUN,
Dogs.
CORPORATION LAW-PAGE SO.

y
CORPORATION LAW-PAGE Sc.
Sec. l9. And be 1t further enacted, That
any owner OF an animal of the dog kind,
kept within the town, shall cause such
nimal to wear collar about its neck, with
the owners name at length, at all times,
under penalty Of dollars, to be paid
by the owner or harborer of said animal
one half TO tie inormer aud the other halt
for the use of the corporation. And every
such animal not having such collar about
its neck, shall be forthwith killed or de-
sroyed by any of the conslables OF the
town.
This law will be enforced from and at
ter The first day of August. By order of
the Mayor. d. BOWIE,
J. RRODERS, Jr.
July 81 Police Constabes'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
District of Columbia,
alexandria County, Scr,
May Term. 1924.
IN CHANERY.

"
May Term. 1924.
IN CHANERY.
John Roberts, Complainant,
AGAINST
John MCKim.. Holiday, and Sarah A,a
Davidson, administrators and atm,ns--
tratrix Of William Davidson, decesstd,,
and the President, Directors and Cons
pany of the Bank OF Potamac, DsfGfs
EHHE defendants John MrKim HoIi~
n day and Sarah Asa Davidson, adInJ-
nstrator and Administrative OF WIIianI Dd<~
wilson, deceased, not having entered iheir
appearance to this suit and given security
for performing the DEGREES OF the courts,
and il appearing 10 the satisfaction OF tbs.
court, upon affidavit fled. that the said adj
ministrator and Administrative are lot in
habilants of The District OF Columbia On,
the motion of the complainant by bis Counv
sci, il is ordered that the said adminlstra.
tor and Administrative of W iiiIsm David
son, deceased, do appear here Oh the bGsS
dav of nexl November Term, auG elttr
their appearance to the suit and give seeut
rty Tor performing the DEGREES OF tie
court; and that the other defendants the
President, Directors and Company OF The
Bank Ot Potomac do Dol pay away, COu9
yey or seCrele The debts by them owing to,
or the estate OF effects 10 their hands be-
longing TO the estate of the said William
Davidson, deceased, until the iuriGer or
der OF the court; and that copy Of this
order be forthwith published for two
months successfully iD ore OF Tie publif
newspapers printed 10 Alexsndria; AMI
that copy DE also posted al he font douE
OF The court house OF said county.
A copy.
Teste, kpM. !. LEE, S +.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Indian Queen Taverl.,

The conveniences of this house as a Ia
vern, are such, as TO render any detail OF
them unnecessary; being situated on King
st. where all travellers most usually put up.
The-house and stables are in the best
repair, and ready tor the reception OF a
tenant. Possession will be given on the
l2t-hof March next, and the rent will be
suitable to the state OF the times. Apply TO
iune 8 CATHARINE McREA.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
n. Living near the PREMISES
rrlnce Georges Co. Md June S-tt
Charles County Court,

7. March Term, 1924.
'Opn Ferguson, John B. Wills, John Ede-
zen and William Thompson, surviving
OOllgees Of Edelen, Thompson d Co.
sna Samuel Chapman,
VERSUS
lOs Mason, and the heirs of William
NE object of the bill plead in this
~, esuse IS TO obtain decree for the sale
~s zeal estate of William Brswner, tor
M payment OF his debts. The bill states
sss go. Tue said William Brawner is dead,
VIII among others the following heirs,
pS are minors, TO wit Ann Brawner,
ns,. soe.n Z. Brawner, and John A. Draw.
u n. SUI aaG u appearing to the Court that
4 Es,s 'alo Ann, Elizabeth, and John A.
&M,,,5er are not residents OF the state ct
~, m'SuG, II IS therefore ordered and Gd>
-, nat The compliments, by caus
K 0opy OF this order TO be inserted
nh. week Tor twelve successive weeks,
& hs w. alssxancrla Gazette newspaper, be-
& givs % aS nrst Monday 10 November next
lie ,a SvICe OF this bill and its objects, that
his r. absent defendants may appear in
Soys~JSut on the said FIRST Monday in
hys ssS next, TO shew cause il any they
aprsvoSy decree shuHaas:; not be passed
laiOan,1 Chapman, Solicitor for Com
mI , st JOHN BARNES, Clerk.
laWI2w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
To Rent,

And possession giuen Immediately,
issm..A A two story dwelling and store,
ETKM on King street, one door west Of
= 4H the Mechanics Bank; also the
store next door at the corner Dt
King and ST. Asaph streets. Apply to
Peter Wise, or the subscriber.
july 90 GEORGE WISE.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Five Dollars Reward.

yETILL be given to any one. W no Will
w give such information as will CON
ytct the mscbieyous chap who defaced the
palDgs fronting the Baptist Meeting
House, 90 application to Reuben Johnson,
Or THOMAS STEEL:
iuly 10 -
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London super super blue y black cloths 4
cassimeres, OF Sheppard and Auslins's
best and most approved quality and III
nisb
Irish lineas, lawns and sheetings
3.4 and "A plaid and striped ginghams
Sd, "a, 9.8 London super new Style
prints
SD, 4-4 painted cambrics
Mezzotlnto prints, (splendid patternsl
"A, "a cambria muslins
Plain and figured book muslins
Cambria, jsconets and null null muslin
Plain g. fancy cravats, Musilipatam hdkts.
Cambria and furniture dlmity
Cotton shawls and hdkfs. Madras DO.
Merino aud Cashmere shawls
Black and white thule lace, bombazeens
Plain and twilled bombazetts
Cotton kerseymeres
Striped Florentine and Wilmington stripes
Cords and velvets
White and colored Marseilles vestings
Black figured silk vestings
Do. and colofed canbric muslins
Do. snshaws and sarsnets
DO. aud colored Canton hdkfs.
Do. and coIored Maxim grapes
Do. do Canton do,
Do. Nankin robes
Company blue and yellow nankeens
Spttefield, Bandana, Choppa
Fancy silk, leila and Selias HDKFS.
AZ Greek cravat
Best blue, black, and colored Italian sew
ing silks
English and India sewing silk
Best English silk twist
French y Italian grapes in boxes e. papers
Do. do. hat band grapes, Iris
gauze
Plain and ricb'6gured tafeta ribbons
Black love ribbons
Sea Island aud steam loom shirtings
Valencia and Msrselles yestiDgs
Men and women's super cotton hose
Super white and marble halt hose
Best kid, beaver, and horse skin gloves
Worsted and cotton braces
Floss and wire cotton on sPools y hanks
Best wire cotton balls, patent thread
Pins in boxes and papers, black pins IN
boxes
London quality bindings, lace buttons
Declaration hdkts. silk 4 cambria buttons
Super super gilt coat and vest buttons
Suspender buttons and moulds
Russia sheetings, Dowlas and Drogheda
linens rolls
German dowlas, brown Hollands, brown
Burlaps, Ticklenburgs. braids, tapes and
bobbins
Umbrellas and parasols
Irish and Russia diapers, India straw mat.
ting Ga wide
Thread laces and edgings
Silk Florences and Levantines
White and black satins, &c. and
Various other articles,
too numerous 10 mention aoIi -
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Du Points Gunpowder,

Du Points Gunpowder,
SUPERIOR Sporting & all other kinds,
~ for sale by the subscribers.
EAGLE GUNpowDER, in CanisterS, tor
Sporting.
Du Points Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ.
ent kinds of Eagle Powder are all of the
same quality, being manufactured ny the
same process and of materials OF equal pu-
rity--they differ only in the size OF the
grain,
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made Of
two sizes, thelargest grain being desIgnat'
ed by red label with one star, and the
finest grain by blue label with two stars.
Some of the Powder with the red label
and one star is occasionally put up ID
pound papers to suit purchasers.
There are also kinds OF superhne Ea-
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powder, market with the words
Duck Shooting and the other as large. as
cannon powder, marked Sea Shooting
Also, Gunpowder kegs, warranted OF
the very first quality; of the following
kinds-F glazed, FF glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, FF rough, FFF rough.
A. C. CAZENOVE s. co.
Alexandria, June It
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
To Rent,

s-s That we'll known stand as a
SpsA public house, 10 the town of A
Hs&M lexandria, by the name of the.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Use .Stenrl- Boot POTOMAC

1ITILL start from Washington. every
wv Wednesday afternoon at A O'Clock;
and from Alexandra at 5, the same even
no for Norfolk; and will take passengers
atFIVE DOLLS. from Washington, and
FOUR dois. FIFTY cts. from Alexandria
70 Norfolk, meals and table drink inciud-
st The Potomac will arrive at Norfolk
On The evening of Thursday, and leave
S,rs the next morning, at o'clock, Tor
Civ Point aud Richmoad-Fare from
Norfolk to City Point, 3 Dollars; from
Norfolk to Richmond, 4 dollars; IN both
cases including meals and table drink.
RETURNING:
The boat will leave Richmond at o.
clock, Sunday morning, stopping tor pas
seugess at City Point, land arriving at Nor
Iok the same evening. Will leave Nor
iolk every Monday morning, at 8 O'Clock,
for Alexandria and Washington Fare as
bplore mentioned. July 24
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
s. r. Indigo, sc.

TINE subscribers have just received,
i and offer for sale
seroon S. F. indigo
3kegs best English mustard lin bottles)
barrel best Irish glue, and few
Boxes sperm candles.
march 90 CLAGETT & PAGE.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
ALIENS

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington City.
Where the CASH may be had for pri-
Zes at any moment.
Orders from any part of tbs y. States
promptly attended 10.
July "a
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
LAND,

Lying on the Potomac; 81 miles from A.
lesandria, aud from Fort Washington
adjoining the Tent Landing, with a fishes
ron il. which once rented tor $3.50
Ice land is rich and well adapted to gar
esalng, beings handsome site for coun-
ny eat, commanding view of Alexan-
Una Georgetown and City of Washing
Na, and an extensive view down the Po-
Onac; 10 which Is attached never failing
sphag OF excellent water. Ii immediate
application is made, great bargain may
,Se had in it. For terms, apply to
THOMAS JOHNS,
Living near the premises.
rrlnce Georges Co. Md June SIT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07

may ~ -
New Hardware X Fancy Store
Corner of KING and ST. .asaph Streets.
JOHN e.. NANDELL
- ESPECTFULLY informs bis friends
III aud the public in4general, tina! be
has commenced the 8,
Hardzcare 6 Fancy Business,
at the corner of King g. St. Asapb streets,
where he has Just opened, and offers Tor
sale. on the most reasonable terms, very
handsome assortment OF Hardware, Cutie
nv. and Fancy Goods, selected aud pur-
chased tor cash, viz:
Iron rim, stock. pad, cupboard and side
board locks
Hinges aud screws, Latches and bolts
Carpenters and shoemakers' tools
Shoe thread, Allerton's awl blades and
tacks
Boot webbing, Japaned tea trays, walters
Bread trsys, dressing brass candie-
sticks
Bell metal kettles, timed iron tea Kettles
Saucepans, plated castors, candlesiicks
Shutters and trays. morocco pocket BOOKS
Needle books, Brittania coffee and iea'pots
Ivory, buck, tip, and torbucK knives ana
forks
Desert knives and forks
Best silver eyed needles
Gold and silver epauletS
Gold and silver thread and lace
Swords and pocket pistols, p>wder TASKS
Whips and spurs, shaving boxes, brushes
and soap
Emerson's elastic razor stroPs
Silver spectacles and thimbles
Silver pencil cases
Cloth, table, hair, tooth and shaving
brushes
Brass aud wire tenders, sh0ve's d tongs
Andirons, Japanned spittoons, canoie'
sticks
Lamps and cheese trays
Gilt mantle pier and looking g lasses
Mahogany and curled maple do.
Opera glasses, conmode aud glass nobs
Claw castors and table hinge.
Waldron's grain and grass scFihes
Tortoise she'll tuck and side coTbs
Ivory and dressing do.
Morocco. silk and Torpershe reticules
Wellington cravats noes
Rogers's penkniyes, wedding and killing
and Dario,ts other articles,
all of which will be sold low for cash.
april 10 u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
Aliens Prize list

sHttellS PrlGe LAST
OF THE
10th days drawing Of the Washington
MONUMENT LOTTERY,
No 1850 prize OF D.l0O
*7OO2 1897 1912 I3449 l0928 do SO
n Sold at Aliens Office.
erThe drawing will be continued in
the city OF Baltimore on Wednesday, the
ilth of August.
The Capital Prizes of
Taoenty thousand Dollars ! !!
1aoo Of ten thousand Dolls =!
One Of t7oo thousand Dollars !!
&c. &c. are yet to be drawn. Only more
drawings TO complete The scheme.
Whole tickets Dig 90 Quarters D3 90
Halves 6 90 Eighths 30
For sale, warranted undrawo, at
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07

Great Bargain in Land on
the Potomac.
All authorised to sell lot Of Is or 20
i acres of
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-07
mo, $500
list OF LETTERS.

Remaining 10 the Post Office at Alex-
andria, d. C. August. 1894.
rPsrsons applying for letters in the
following list, will please mention tbas
they are advertised.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-16
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS. Cd srssIor
1oNDAY, DECEMBER l3, 1924.
IN SENATE
The Standing Commiilees were appointe,

me standing ComDiilees were appointed
On motion by MIR. Mills, il was ordered
that the Senate proceed to the choice of y
chaplain, on their part, to- morrow AT o'clock
Mr.. Barton submitted the foIIs vi ing resolu
ton for considerations:
Resolved, That the committee on slitary
Affairs inquire into the expediencv of es,ab
lshing fort al some suitable point on the
usual trading route between The State Of
Missouri and the Mexican States, for the PRO.
lection OF that commerce.
Mr. Benton gave notice, that to- morrow he
should ask leave to int oduce bill 10
graduate the price Of the public lands"
mr. Barton offered the following resolution
for consideration
Resolved, That the committee on PnbI;c
Lands inquire into the expedency of exposing
TO public sale the lead mines and salines Of ,he
United States. Wv
Mr.. Holmes, Of Me. offered the following
resolution for consideration
Resolved, That the committee on Finance
be instructed TO inquire into the expedieocy
OF providing Tor The more effectuaI protection
OF the revenue Of the Eastern frontier of the
United States.
Inc DIii to abolish imprisonment for debt"
received its second reading and, on motion
OF MIR. johnson, Of Ky. was referred to q select
committee Of seven.
The bill from the House Of Representatives
making partial appropriation for the year
1874" bad its third reading, and PASSED.
Mr.. Van Buren, presented concurrent re-
solution of the Legislature Of the State Of
New York, On the subject of the exaclions Of
tonnage duties on boats navigating the canals
Of That state /; which was read. and laid on
The table.
Mr.. Johnson, Of KY. gave notice, that to.
morrow he should ask leave TO INTRODUCES a
b''I, further to amend the judicial system of
the United States, and to provide for The
extension of the benefits Of the Circuit Courts
10 the Western States"
The Senate then adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-16
IN SENATE-Dec.m5sr i1M lsg3

IN SENATE-Decsm5er i7.n 1S23.
d" It tesoi, cd ,,y the Seaa,e nd House Of Re-.
representatives. OF the Stue ~ Geo,gi. ia General A.
.e~sy met, and ~ Is heSsNs resolved by the .uho,i-
~ Of the sAme. That i've Io,loA,u shall Ice NJ o,os.i
as a" a"e"dmen' to the Coas,,,u,ion or the Ua,,ea
States.
That no part Of the Constitution Of the United
S"es ough' 10 he construed, OF shall be construed,
Ia a"horI- the ,mpori alton or up,e.. of any rrrson
OF Color mo any one OF the Ua,ied Sa,es, conra,.
10 the laws uf such stale
h"" 'n"' It's LSceilency the Governor he, and he
IS heietv requested To conmsu,,.a,e this Rrsoh,on
To 'he H"e'no's OF the d .sent states, with a reqoes,
that tue same may he sIbmied tn ,hc,r rc.rec,,ve
LEGISLATURES, aud tina, he ,o also communicate the
| gress. Sig"-d.
THOMAS STOCKS, Pee. s.aa,e.
| DAVID ADAMS. Speaker OF II. of X.
| Approved I'll D-cemher, 1875
! Al
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-16

M 70. MARA prown on Shockoe i md near the resi-.
p 70 ke rev Young Ladies' Bonfders neh rs
,c seL,is ~; pa'ents or guardians, he paced 1t some nj
VIZ w this place. Her house Is In bealtv go,
Se,,. aSu ~ good neiehbourhood Her terms are mo
every proper attention will he prd n, ,tc
Ms Boarders. "s "'"'es PiHeeu WIN her
Richmond, Dee 10 "a. -
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FOUNIl-

BOUT the 10Th Of las, month Nv ore Of 49,, ,,.-
q n on hoIs'3n about Is miles this side of kGiaodnn
ns,s h oJse .oese sook containing number of ps
80, &c Hhn i've dollars IS cents in none, Win
pa uans written the inside II Is lea ,si
for t. 'rSa,y , VIZ oWner can col
Dec. Is, N'"S h0iLEf, JHo,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-16
mos. oppressed and afflicted portion of the

most oppressed and afflicted portion Of the
human race.
With this conviction, I need not assure you
sir, of my readiness To wait upon you at any
time which you may thina lit t. sppon;, III
order 10 give -ffrc, 20 the instructions which
l haze received from His Maj.sty's Secretary
of State, by afliIxnS my signature to the con-
sen.ion, as newly modelled.
big. si', that you Will receive the assurances
of my distinguished consideration
II. U. ADDlNGTON.
Ne. Ix-Seerstars estate to Mr.. Abingdon
DEPARTMENT. VI SrArk,
Washington, An December, 1874
Sin Your note Of the 6,h u.t. has been
submitted to the consideration of the President
Of the United States. While rsgretling tina,
il has not been found confnr,n.blc 10 The Views
Of lbs R-itannic Nlajesiy's Government, TO con
cur IN the ratification Of the con, entiOn for the
suppression of the slave trade, as recommended
ny the advice and consent of the Senate Of the
U. States, he has thought il most advisable,
with reference tn the success of the object,
common TO both governments, and in which
both take the warmest interest, to refer the
whole subject 10 the deliberate adviseme Ui
Congresses. pOstponins, therefore, defni-
tiV' answer 10 the proposal set forth in your
note, have only tn renew the assurancelof the
| undated earnestness With which the Cove
ment of the United States looks to the ac-
complIShmt . e the common purpose the
entire extinction Of that OdiUus traffic, and T.,
the concert Of effective measures to that and
between the United States and Great Britain
lprdy you, sir, To accept the assurance oI
my distinguished consideration.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-16
HIS Excellency the Governor of South Caro-
lima, Columbia.

On the lsi inst. Has Excellency Governor Wilson
sent 10 the Legislature tns following Message with
the accompanying Resolution Of the Legislature of
GeOrgI', proposing alteration IN the Constitution
OF The Unred States. 1t referred to the Com.
mee on the judiciary -
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EXECUTIVE Dgyanr.vrr Gvo.o,.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, GEoRotA
UHedgeriiie, 1Oh Ian 1874
StR-ln compliance with the request OF The L..
s'sla'ofe OF Georgia, enclose copy Of RssoIo.
loni proposing au amendment 10 the Constitution of
the United States "
Very respectfully,
(SigneJ) g. M. TRouP
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-03-18
Selling Ram BY the 1wd.

A mn wa lately fined 10 Northampton
county, Penn, tor retailing sprnuous liquors
without license. Al this he was sorely veX.
ed, aod set about devisiDg ways and means to
evode the law. As the Dc vii, j, 10 said, is al.
ways Of tbs elbow OF those who want his aid,
so ii happened that q yankee tin ped'as step
ped in 10 MS assistance in this emergency.
They put their beads together, spd made
Nn tube, exactly one yard in length. and Of
the thickness, 10 hold one pint 81 'nm. .Tfis
shey msrkcd of yard, | 4 ysFd, and | g.
just as pedlars of tspe end calico MARI ,heir
yard ticks. Now, when a traveller s,eps 10
TO " syet his whistle" he cisiIiy says, iTsie~
Landlord, I'd thank ye for half ysrd, OF
quarter Of yard Of tape, [ss the csss may
he,) Just according TO the length OF his throat.
No sooner said than done the landlord, with
solemn step, reaches down from behiad hi,
bottles, the sin yard ru6e, snd. measptes out
the desired lsugth OF tho q te jOyjuF--,he
uavelIer sends II down tho red lane, as The
throat is vUlg aty calied--psys down the cash,
snd travel, HI. way. This is what may be
justly called whipping the devil round the
ssump.'