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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-03-29
FIRES.


On "Wednesday night the state house
narrowly escaped destruction. Some
villain who had either entered the
mayors court room through one of the
windows, or concealed himself in it, after
the court adjourned, piled up number
OF benches and chairs against closet, on
the east side ofthe room extending from
the floor 10 the ceiling, and which COM
municates with a similar closet in the
story above. To this part of the build
ing the fire was applied but was fortu-
natciy discovered before it had made
much progress, By some gentlemen com
ing from the theatre. In ten minutes
more, the whole edihce wonid have been
in samcs, and we should have had to
lament The destruction of building
which is an object of interest from its
connection with our Revolutionary history,
and the loss Of the Nuseun-a loss
which could not be readily repaced.
The fremen had hardly tine to put
up their apparatus, when tue alarm bell
was rung second time, THIS secood
alarm was occasioned by wash house
attached to the premises. No. Ib0,Chds
tan 81. taking fire from some Ia ASH
which had been imprudently deposited
in barrel, ---- FPhiL I'm.
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FLOOD.

eREENsRUaG. (FENN.) mARcH12 On
Sunday evening last,,he Temporary bridge
that had been erected over Turtle creek /,
between this place and Prtsbures was
entirely swept away.-ft rqined inces>
sanity during the day. and the water raj
sed TO such height that it was with diff.
Guilty the pail could be conveyed across
the stream, in fat. a number of mate
rails that had been collected on the banks
OF the creek for the purpose of cons,ruc,
ing new bridge, were scattered in va.
rious directions by the food.
II wagoDeT1 we understand. had no,
passed over the bridge more than an in
slant, with his team and wagon, before il
was carried away.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-15

striking oat the enacting clause, il was dccid-
ed IN the affirmative. ayes l2l.
The Commiilce then rose and reported the
bill with the amendment.
MIR. Hamilton, moved to lay the report on
The table and the question being taken, it was
decided in The negative.
Mr. Archer then muved that the hill be re-
committed To tile Naval Committee that re.
ported IL; which was carried, ayes %.
The Speaker laid before the House COM :
municatiun from the Secretary of the Treas
ury, covering estimates of appropriation for
the year lGti: which was referred to the
Committee nj Ways and Means.
Aud the House adjourned To Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-15
graph relating to the mode Of choosing cleo.
tors for President and Vice President.

graph relating to the mode Of choosing cleo.
tors for President and Vice President.
National .4dv.
The choice of electors Of President and
Vice President, has excited much animad-
version throughout the nation, and it is TO be
regretted that uniform rule on this subject
is not prescribed By the constitution of the
United States. 1t is manifest that the manner
of electing may have an essential effect on the
power and influence of a state, with regard to
the presidential question, by either dividing
the votes or enabling the state with greater
certainty tn give a united vote and until a
uniform rule is ngrafted in the constitution Of
the United States, the manner of e!ectiDg will
continue 80 iluctua,e, and no alteration made
by any Que state, will produce a material
change in the various modes now existing
throughout the Union In some states the
people will vote by general ticket in some
ny districts, and in others by the legislature
and no practical remedy probably does exist,
competent tn remove the evil effectually, ex-
cept by an amendment TO the national con-
sttution. Although this state has heretofore
sanctioned an attempt to accomplish that inn
portant object, which proved unsuccessful. The
measure on that account should not be aban-
doned, and rs the subject has recently been
brought before congress, it is 10 be expected
that another opportunity will shortly be pre-
srnted for the Legislature nf this state To SANG
ton an amendment, not only establishing
uniform rule in the choice of electors but also
securing the desirable object of directing such
choice To be made by the people. A more
propltious period evIncng its propriety and
consequently afiordiUg more favorable pros.
pect OF obtaining constitutional number of
the states tn assent 10 it, / am inclined To think
has not presented itself since the organization
OF the government. Persuaded that YOU as
| the representatives of free people, will only
he influenced by reason and true patriotism, il
is submitted To your wisdom and discretion
whether under existing circumstances, the
present manner of choosing electors, ought at
this time TO be changed
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One hundred and nineiy members are a.
gsInst caucus, and only IS for that measure
L have put down the whole number of
members, including fcderasts, because il is
dIlhcuit IN some states to ascertain the differ
eDce, and because when they are ascertained,
the proportion for and against caucus is not
materially different from the above None of
the twenty republican members of Pennsyl-
wanna would go into caucus with the 63.-
Ii would only swell their number TO IS {; but
the voice of the ftCenty, the voice of Pennsyl-
vanla would have no weight in the decision of
such caucus, and they would come out of it
bound hand and foot, perhaps, to vote for the
man OF all Others whom Pennsylvania least
approves"
Extract ofG letter from another democratic mem
Der Of The Pennsylvania delegation, dnied
Washington, Jan. G. 1924.
Accompanying this you will receive cir
cular address signed by IL of the democratic
members from the state of Pennsylvania.
sincerely hope that Pennsylvania will take the
lead ~ recommending national convention.
Ii Is the only plan calculated to cOn"iliate and
harmonic the republican party throughout the
union"
TO THE DEMoCRArIO REPUBLICAN, CITIZENS OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
Fetloio Citizens: The relation which sub
sentative must always be a sufficient apoogy
Tor any communication upon matters of pub
lie interest which either may deem proper to
make to the other and il is at all times de-
slrabl0, in the exercise Of functions growing
out of these relations, that free interchange
Of opinion, and full opportunity Of examining
the whole ground, should be had previously
To decision upon any question of magnitude
and difficulty. lnlluencedby these considera-
tons, we beg leave to invite your attention
TO some important facts and circumstances,
as well as principles, involved in the PROPOSE
il0o TO nominate 4 candidate for the Presi-
dency Of The u. STATES, TO succeed the ycne.
rabie patriot who now fills that distinguished
station. You are, no doubt, aware, that from
the period Of The second election Of Mr.. JEFF
fersOn, down 20 the FIRST election Of Mr. Mon
roe IN 1916, the nomination Of The successful
candidates for This high Office has been made
by what is called congressional caucus,
composed Of the republican members Of Con
gress, and that these nominations were made
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. Tod, from the Committee ON Manu-.
features, reported a bill " To amend the seve-
raj acts fur imposing duties on imports -
[The Tariff BILL
The till was referred To- u committee Of the
whole House on the state Of the Union and
two thousand copies ordered tU be printed.
Mr.. SLOANE, FROM the Committee of EIcc-
tons, made report adverse to the claim Of
Alfred II. Powell, "f Va. to the seat in this
House Of Jared Williams.
Hr. HerriCk moved for a reconsideration of
the vote of yesterday rejecting the bill for the
relief of Daniel Carroll, Of Duddington, and
others; which was carried, ayes 81, and the
bill, on motion of Mr.. Hrrrick, was recon-
mlt,ed To The Cnmmiitce Of Claims.
The engrosTcd bill for the relief Of VIM p
Nimmo, was read third time.
Some deb1te' arose on lis passage, (chiphy
on ihc same grounds taken Yesterday. n
which Mr.. Cooke, Mr.. Sanford, and Mr
Wariield opposed, and Mr.. Rich advocated it,
p sage. The bill, IN motion uf Mr. Warfrld
was laid on the table.
nrssage was received from the President
at the Uniicd States, enclosing = report Of the
Secretary of the Navy, &c. ON the subject o.
contracts for cannon and cannon shot.
Mr.. Webster gave notice, thaf, on Monday
ihe 10Th January, he should call 49, the con
sideratiOn of the resolution some time sue,
submitted by him, on the subject of tb,
Greeks
The House went into Committee or IN,
whole on the bill fpr thr relief of Sarah Per
ry; on which a prolonged aud very eoquen
debate arOsc.
The hill was advocated by Mcssrs Fullrr
Hamilton, Henry, Cady, AleDuBje, a. Ste
yensoo, and kremcr ard il was opposed by
Messrs. Wicklife, Cobb, and Clay. The
question being taken IN the Committee, ON the
motion Of Mr.. WrkiFc, 10 amend the bin Lv
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 0.
IN SESA


the resolution submitted yesterday by Mr.
Edwards of Com. insiructing an inquiry into
the expectancy OF publishing, with the Index
I" the laws, statement of the acts, parts of
acts, and Joint resolutions, of public nature,
which are limited in their duration, specifying
the Time or contingency by which their du-
ration Is limited was again read and agreed
tn.
MIR. Hayne gave notice that, on Wednesday
Dext, ne should call up the resolution, propos-
ing amendments To the Constitution of the II.
States, in relation to the election of Presidents
and Vice Presidents in order that members
who wish 10 propose amendments To the reso-
lutions, may have an opportunity Of doing So.
Ihe amendment proposed by the Commit
tee Oh Naval Affairs, to the bill from the H..
OF Representatives, further extending the term
OF hall-pay pensions To the widows and chill
dren ot officers, seameD, and marines, who
died IN the public service, was taken up in
committee of the whole. Mr.. Lloyd ofMass.
explained AT some length the objects of the
bill and amendment and, on motion of Mr.
johnson of Kentucky, who also offered some
remarks on the subject, the further consde-
ration OF the bill was postponed TO Monday
next.
Mr.. Seymour submitted resolution, autho-
rizlnS the Secretary Of the Senate To employ
an additional Clerk in his Office, in the place
ofthe principal Clerk, during his present in
disposition.
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the members elected at the last election, TO
whom the prescribed oath was administered
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
The Heuse proceeded TO ballot for Sneak
ssr. The result on the first ballot, was as fol-
lows:
Richard Goodeli II6
Scattering o
Mr. Wheaton gave notice that ne would on
some future day ask leave to bring in bill,
providing for the choice of electors of presi-
dent and sice president by the people.
Erening.-Mr. Flagg offered the following
resolution
Resolved, That the subject of changing the
mode of choosing electors of president and
vice president he referred to select commit
tee of members.
MIR. Flagg explained the object Of the mo-
ton. He said that this was an important
subject, and one ofgenera interest throughout
the state. Ii WAS therefore highly proper that
1t should be committed to numerous csm-
mittse, from different par,s of the state, and
be treated with that respect which its impor-
lance demanded. If this was subject which
concerned only the people Of the city of New
York, no objection could BIZ made To the in
PRODUCTION of Il bill, on notice from the gen
tIeman from New York but this is question
of general interest, and it is obviously IN ore
correct that a committee, representing the va
of the state, should have charge of it in this
lncipient stage of the question, than that i,
should be left to the direction of single mem
Der.
Mr.. Gardiner rose TO express his astonish-
me1t that a course so unusual should be- re-
| sorted to, To prevent the introduction, in the
| usual way, of a bill in relation Ia this subject,
He trusted that the bill would be- suffered Ia
take the ordinary course and that the APP
pomtment of a committee, which in this stag,
| OF the business would be indecurous to- tn.
gentleman who had announced his deternina-
ton to Introduce the subject, and improper il
itself, would he avoided
Mr.. Wheaton spoke at some length against
the resolution and declared hls decided con.
viction of the necessity of the bill which h.
was prepared 10 introduce and of his belle
of the universal call for il by the people III,
moved that the hill be laid upon the table.
Air. CIoiius thought that the subject invol.
cd question of order and suggested tn,
proprIely of taking the course moved nv lii
colleague, and seconded his motion for tha
purpose.
Mr.. Talmadge spoke also at some lengti
upon the question, and in Girnr of the motin,
10 defer the consideration OF The resolution %
the gentleman from Clinton.
AS The question was one Of the subjects q
reference IN the message of the Governor
Mr.. tiagg consented To this dipusal uf it, an,
the resolution lies on the table Until Tomorrow
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ALBANY, Jan. 6.-The Legislature of this
stale c0nveEPs this day at the capitol. The
message of the Governor will be delivered TO
both houses at IL O'Clock. We can promise
our readers the perusal of it in the course of
the afternoon.
The transactions of the session will be both
many and important. With the ordinary pro-
Greetings we shall take the earliest measures
tn make our readers acquainted. Upon po-
htIcal subjects there are differeHt views but
among the republican members a determines
ton To unite and harmonize prevails over eve
ry other. AS was expected, attempts have
been made, by Interested men, to excite the
personal parlialiies and preiudices Of the
members, and To create divisions on the pre-
sidcntial question. The prevailing and real
division, however, will be THE REPUBLIcAN
PAETY AGAINST THOSE VINO ARE MAKING EVE
RI ExERTION 10 DESTROY IT. As on other
occasions, we doubt not that the former will
he victorious. So far as we can learn, but
one opinion prevails among the republican
members, as TO the strong duty to sustain the
democratic principles and systems, and the
proprleiy and urgency Of congressional eau
Gus. 1.4Ibquu .1roDs
From The Albany Argus Extra1
LEGISLATURE OF NEW YORK.
Trusting, jim. 6.-At II o'clock this dav.
both Houses of the Legislature convened at
the capitol.
'lN THE SENATE.
The lieutenant governor and 81 senator's
appeared and took their seats, including all
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GOVERNOR's MEssAGE.

We received by the northern mail last
night, the Message Of the Governor but are
not able to-day To give il entire, which we
sha'l endeavour to do in orr next paper. We
have only tune 10 extract the following nara
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-15

The 100000 Canal loan, was taken by
ne Albany Banks, at premium Of half PEI
cent, for five per cent. stock
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Mginia.tO Wit :.

4 L rule day held in the clerks Office
4 n OF the county court OF Campbell, on Mon.
day the LIST day OF December, 1928, and in the
'stll year OF the commonwealth,
'oseph .hhlon, complainant,
Against
Branch Jordan, Clement Townsend. James
Jones, Jackson Townsend and John Alexan4
der, defendants
IN CII7NCERY
The defendants Branch Jordan and Clement
townsend, not having entered their appear.
anec agreeable 10 an act of assembly, and il
appearing that they are not Inhabitants of this
commonwealth, II is ordered, that they do
appear at the court house of said county on
The I'd Monday in March next, and answer
The bill OF the complainant, Otherwise, the
same will be taken as confessed as TO them
and that copy of this order lie inserted in
one OF the newspapers published in the town
OF Lynchburg for two months snacessively.
and posted at the court house door of said
county on some court day.
Copy--Teste.
70 JOHN ALEXANDER, elk.
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Bed ford November Court, 1923.

Barnet Payne, complainant,
Against
William Martin, Jesse Martin, Martin Mar
tin, Jenny Martin, John Martin, BENJAMIN
Martin, John Wilson aud Sarah his wife, late
Sarah Martin, James Pratt and Mary his wife,
late Mary Martin, and Obadiah Ferguson and
Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Martin de-
PENDANTS.
~ CIL3NCERY.
1t appearing 10 the satisfaction of the court
That Jesse Martin, Martin Martin, John vii
son, and Sarah his wife, John Martin, Benja-
min Martin, James Pratt, and Mary his wife,
William Martin, aud Obadiah Ferguson, and
Elizabeth his wife, are not inhabitants of this
commonwealth, II is therefore ordered, that
they do appear here on the fourth Monday in
February next, TO answer the complainant 5
bill, aud that copy of this order be forth
with published in the Nirginian, for two
months successfully, and published nj the
front door Of the court house of the said coun-
ty on two several court days.
A Copy--fese.
20 JAS. G. STEPTOE, c. Il c.
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One oihev ac0ct.

adjoining the last, containing between $50
aud 400 acres, on which is likewise a small
plantation some log buildings. This land is,
in point OF quality, perhaps not much, if any =,
interior to the other, ii lies uncominonly well
aud likewise abounds with the best Of pine
Tor plank or Shingles, and lies near Il saw mill
The two last named tracts, adjoining each O.
Their, would he more equally divided, 10 ac.
commodate purchasers.
We will sell the whole or either of the a
boNe mentioned tracts of land upon the fol
lowing terms, viz One third of the purchase
money TO be paid Christmas 1924, at which,
time possession will be given-the balance in
Two equni annual payments, and provided the
purchaser should find 4tatesA s interest in the
first payment, to advance more, liberal dis
count will be made. We EXPECT To sell The
above lands at reduced prices, owing to the
pressure OF the times, and should not n sale be
effected before, we shall offer them TO the
highest bidder at next Bedford June court.
J. Capt. John w. Holt, who lives near Ike rre-
Nises, Will accommodate any gentleman who
may wish 10 see the first named tract, and
capt David w Qnarles, who lives in the vi.
cihliy OF the three others, will show them.
SAMUEL READ,
JOHN LEFTWlCH, Executors
WM LEfTWICH,
January >. eoenlow OF
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NAAlVaHA.N Nanny

ron SALE.
fENilE subscriber wishes 10 sell the TRACE
u OF LAND on which he resides, contain
~ nhovt Coo acres, about 200 OF which are
cleared, aud in excellent order for cropping.
Tue most part the cleared land Is fresIl-it
Inns generality been thought equal 10 any high.
land tract in tho country On this tract is n
Aysx.,A comfortable Dwelling House. with
HT every necessary out house, toge-
Hsss Their with an cxcellUnt GaIST
M~ssIsas MILL, which gets from - 10 loo
barrels oi grain yenr. This land is sitnnted
about 10 miles from LynehhFg, 2 from Air
X Chillon's, aud the same tyom MIR. II. Hum
ters great bargain mag be had in the land
II quickly applied Tor
ARClllBMp BOILING, Jr.
'hmPbcIIi January .. N6M2l
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XIiRGIkIA.-B bedford Clerks Office,
.NoNrnlinr Inlea. IA23-- -

V VIRGINIA Bedford Clerks Office,
November rules, 1873
Joseph Handy, plaintiff,
Against
Joseph fuqun aud Jacob Feazle, dofts.
IN CfL9R'GERH
The defendant Joseph fuquh moi having
entered his appearance, aud given security
according 10 The act of assembly and the rules
Of this court, aud II nbpe airing from Tie niii.
davh Of The plaintiff that fbe said defendant
IS mol an inhs,bianl of this country, OH the
motion al The plaintiff II is ordered, thuf the
said defendant fpqn1 npnear here on the first
hondaA Ia Lebrnary neat aud answer the
plaintiffs bill, and that copy of this order
be published IN some newspaper published in
the town OF Lynchburg, for Two months sue
erssivelyi and posted up AT The front door OF
the court house Of said county on two seve-
raj conn dnys copy Icslo,
70 J. STEpIOE. 4 n G
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OWE 4 R.iCT.

on the waters Of Little otter, about 3 miles
abote Liberty and near the main western
road, containing 4o5 acres, near one hall Of
which is in woods, and is considered, with the
exception Of a smail part, 10 be prime tobac
co land the balance IN plantation, sufficient
susceptible OF great improy On this
farm Is a comfortable DWELLING HOUSE,
sufficient for the accommodation of II large
family together with other necessary out hou-
ses Likewise, an APPLE aud PEACH Or
CIlARD the apple orchard is inferior, per
h"rs3 to but few in this upper country. This
was the former residence OF the Rev. james
Turner
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Stou The Villain :,

DUNAWAY the ed of this month, a
q nlalatle man named NED. lie is low
fellow, Int has a large breast and is strongly
made, little ow-legged, a high fun forehead,
dark eyes, holes in bis ears, and tolerable
sharp chin--Nears bis hair tied behind-bas a
bold aud open eountenance when spoken to.
He is "A keen artful fellow, and perhaps can
read and write "A little. Ills clothing ! cannot
particularly describe tho there is no doubt
he is gcnteelly clothed lie has good silver
watch, with gold or gilt chain, boots, &c
lie rode off DARK GREY MARE, about 4
feet inches high, in good order, shod before,
her shoes not much worn--she Is lengthy and
well lormcd--nDd has the marks OF plough
gear upon her shoulders, and considerable
scar upon one OF them, high on the shoulder
blade, | think on the right. She has a very
thick tale and mime, though not very long
size is spirited aud active and rides well. lie
is well equipped for travelling, with saddle
bags, big cont OF bear skin with large capes,
&c. / have no doubt he has obfainedfrec pa
pers, aud will attempt 10 pass rs a free man,
and make TO some free state, and have no
doubt hut he has altered his name. lie is n
handy fellow, a good house servant, miller
aud shoemaker, aud can turn his hand TO any
hing, and have no doubt but he has n plenty
OF money. viii give reward of FIFTY
DOLL AXIS TO any person who will deliver
him TO me, or secure him III my Jail so that
got him again, within this state; and if taken
without the state ONEHINDRED DOLLARS
II secured or delivered tn me, and ten dollars
for the mare il taken within this state aud de-
litcred 10 me, and twenty dollars if taken
out Of the state aud returned home.
SAMUEL MORRIS.
Buckingham, Aug %. wts3
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IN CH3NCEPY

The defendants Branch jordan and Clement
Townsend, moi having eplerd their appear
ance and given security according TO law and
the rules OF this court, aud it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court that lhev are not in.
hebhants OF this commonwealth, II is order.
cd, that they do appear here on the second
Monday IN March next, and answer the hill of
the complainant, aud that copy of this order
be inserted in some one of the Lyncbbnre
papers published IN the town of Ivnchbnrg,
tor two months, and posted up at the court
house door of said county on some court
day. Cnpv--Teste
n JOHN ALEXANDER fl-