davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-18

TWO Thomas Holloway, Tholnas Fcttus and
d Phoebe his wifc. Thomas H. Pcttus ana
Elizabeth his wife, Thongs J.. Swarm, Samuel
q. Swami, Dahney VI. Wharton and Ann his
wlic, Nelson Robinson and Jane his vie heirs
oil Samuel SWAMI, dccd--TAKr NarIcE,. thai
on Thursday, tbe SEVENTEEN Jay Of February
neN, between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the
morning aud sunset Of tiiat day, we shall pro-
cecil at The 'shucisOe Hill Tavern. IN tie CITY OF
hicmaon'i, 10 take the Dispositions of JOHN
Murphy, Edmund Bailey, james Taylor, John
j. swami, and others, TO be read as evidence i'm
thc ir'ai Of suit now depending in the superior
Court Of ChanCcry for the Richmond District
N which we are plaintiffs and you are Defcn-
dants ana il the taking Of Dispositions as aforc-
said shall not be completed on ihat Gay, We shall
continue the taking thereof from day 10 ta,,
at the same place and between the same hours
sf each day, till they arc completed.
SAN'L Dt7SN & CAROLINE his wife.
Fate Caroline Holloway.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-18

MAS committed the Jail Of this county.
w on the 9th day Of August last, a negro man
who calls himself Elijah. lie states that he is
from the state Of Georgia, and is the property Of
Mr. Bartlow of that state. Having beer 6ur-
chased ifoin citizen of Maryland, he says I've was
on his way back to that state. Elijah is about FIVE
feet ten or eleven inches high, Of dark complsxjor
and appears to be about forty years Of age.
GERMAN JORDAN Tailor.
Campbell city. Va. Dec. e. oct.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-18
$50 DOLLARS REWARD.

Nm AWAY from Aumc Arundel county, Ma
HO ryiand, about the last of September, 1928 II;
negro boy named NELSON, who vas bound as an
apprentice to d Fir. john Fplrcster to learn the
biacEsTnitis trade and continued with him five or
six years. He lived several years in Baltimore.
ana may possibly he lurking about there at this
time He vas seen three lrur months ago in the
country, few miles above Baltimore. think il
probable hc has obtained free pass. Nelson WIS
raised near Wcsircrcland Court house: he is about
iect ~ or II inches high, and well proportioncd;
mas very flat nosc, his complexion ligl,. Mas
ters OF vessels ard others are cautioned against EN-
ployhg or harbofin2 said boy. Que hundred dol
lars wiil be given Tor experimenting n,fI securing
min IN jail 50 that get him ogaip, and tIc above
reward if delivered To me at This place
JOHN 4. PARKER.
huntsville Lancaster Go. Va. Nov. q. 1921
The Editors of the Eichmond Constitutional
wing, Baltimore Patriot. and Federal Gazette.
will publish the above once a week for sin weeks.
and forward their accounts TO me- lap.
Dec. 10 WV
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-18

.4ttomies oj'He Trustees.
Richmond. 23th Jan. 1926 ids
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
At Private Sale.

RF@N French brandy in pipes
hEN y Common do. do.
mcclellan j Holland gin do.
231hz Common do. do.
Lime juice do, sugar in bbls. vinegar in do
Coffee in bags, backing in cannisters 4 cakes
Chocolate in boxes, candles in do
Shaving soap in do. fig blue in do
Sup. Spanish and half Spanish segars in Or
half and whole boxes
Cavendish and small twist tobacco in kegs and
half kegs
Quills and ink powder
Scale beams and weights, stoves and CRATES
Blue tea sets, common do. tumblersSkdecanters
Sideboards, bureaux, secretaries, desks, chars
Tables, sofas, pianos, work and candle stands
Book cases, cradles, cribs, bedsteads
Pier glasses, mantle do. silver table spoons
Do. desert do. gold watches, silver do.
Breast pins, ornaments, ear rings, finger do
Common fur hats, boots and canes
Books and maps
- carriage and harness
N IN 1 gig and do
f2 l pair patent lights for vessels
Guns, fire irons, &c.
Cloths, cassimeres, cassinets, yestings
Linens, checks, plaids, stripes, blankets
Flannels, shawls, hdkfs. pearl & bone buttons
Metal and wood do. tapes and bobbins
Pins and needles, threads
Silks, cottons, &c. &c. &c.
s. a. M7RSTELLER, Aue'F.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
This is to give Notice,

VTyH.AT the subscriber of Alexandra ,ounty,
Il in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said CO. Letters
testamentary on the personal estate of John
Won Reisen, late of the county aforesaid decd.
all persons having claims against the said de-
cedent are hereby warned to exhibit the same
to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court, on or before the 9th day of 'ug. next,
or dey may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit to said estate, and those indebted
thereto, are required to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand, this stt day
of February, 1925.
THOMAS SMITH,
feb 9~2m Executor of John Won Reisen.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
This is to give Notice,

i d. C. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Prince Georges County, Maryland,
Ford, late of the county last aforesaid, decd
All persons having claims against the said de-
cedent, are hereby warned to exhibit the same
to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans court
on or before the list day of Sept. next, or they
NAV by law, be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
under my hand this LIST day of March, 1875.
BENZ. T. FENDALL, Executor,
march of Josias b Ford
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Trustees Sale.

ny virtue of two deeds of trust, executed
II by Isaac Henry, and Judith his wife, to
me subscribers, bearing date ofthe 18th day OF
october;1s22, and duly recorded in the Clerks
off;se of the County of Prince William, and
for the purposes in the said deeds mentioned,
we shall offer at public auction, for cash, on
he premises, on Monday, the 18TH .4prtt meet,
the Tract of Land on which the sand Henry at
present resides, lying in the county OF Prince
William. containing Three Hundred and Thir-
" Acres. more or less-it being the tract OF
land which the said Henry purchased Of Robt;
H. Hooe and Robert Hamilton, executors OF
Elizabeth Carter, decd. Asw shall sell the
foregoing property as trustees, no other title
will be conveyed than is vested in us by the
deeds of trust aforesaid.
EDMUND BROOKE,
STUART 6. THORNTON,
march 17-tA Is trustees
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Potomac Company.

-
NOTICE.
TN consequence of certain provisions of the
late acts of the Legislatures of Virginia and
MARYLAND, and of the Congress of the United
States, incorporating the chesapeake and o.
hio Canal Company" whereby the assent o.
the Potomac Company, by their corporate
act, is made necessary to give effect to sad
acts; and the board Of directors having order
ed thata general meeting of the proprietors
of the Potomac Company be advertised to b.
holden on Monday, the I'd day of May ner',
at the Tavern Of Joseph Semmes, in George-
town, in the District of Columbia, for the pur
pose of taking the aforesaid acts into considera-
ton, and of adopting such measures as may
be deemed proper, in consequence thereof,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That general meeting of the propretors
of the Potomac Company, will be then and
there holden for the purposes aforesaid; and
the stockholders are requested to attend ac-
cordingly in person or by proxy, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon of the day above named
J. MASON, Pres. Poto. Com.
Office of the Potomac Company,
Georgetown, d. C. 18th March, 1926.
NorE-It may be proper to remark. that no
person but a stakeholder in the Company IS
authorised to act as proxy, and that the instru-
ment giving the authority should be signed in
presence of two subscribing witnesses. On
the present occasion, it will be necessary to
include in it, special power to the proxyto
act on the matter above described.
march31 2awt2dMay
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Dollars Reward.

dan AWAY from the subscriber, living in
IL the county of Northumberland, Virginia,
about the later part OF February, OF the pre-.
sent year, negro fellow MAURICE, who calls
himself MAURICE ROBERTSON. He was
an apprentice to the bricklaying and plaster:
ing business; and as h- is tolerable good
workman, and carried away tools suitable tor
the business, it is more than probable he will
endeavor to get work in that line. He is
smart intelligent fellow, and may have gotten
free papers, and pass himself under different
name, for a free negro. have some reason
to think he is in the neighhorhood Of Frcder.
icks5urg or Alexandria, as it appears he left
this county in vessel belonging to Aqua.
and bound to Alexandra. Maurice is about
20 years of age; feet inches high, and is
negro oflght complexion. The above re-
ward will be paid to any person who will de.
liver the said negro fellow to me, in the coun-
ty of Northumberland, Va. and fifteen dollars
if secured in any Jail, in or out of the com.
monwcalth, so that get him again.
HIRAM STONEHAM.
mar1o 1aw3t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Withers & Washington

LAVE received by the late arrivals from n
IL York, large and general assortment OF
SE.ASOM4BLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING IN PART OF
Superfine London blue and black cloths
Low priced blue, black and fancy cold do.
Blue, black and assorted coPd kerseymeres
Swansdown and toilinet vestings
Tartan and circassian plaids
Blue camblet for gentlemen's cloaks
Plain and figured bombazetts
100 pieces blue and mixed plain and strip'd
cassinetts
Rose point and duffle blankets
White green, red and yellow flannels
Super Swanskin do
Blue plains and negro cloths
$50 cloth shawls with chintz borders
5 cases A s; 7-8 Irish linens, some very fine
5-4 and 10-4 Irish and imitation sheetings
GA 81 and 1O-4 linen diaper
Birdseye and Russia do
Merino shawls and scarfs, some splendid
patterns
Figured silk and gauze hdkfs
Brown figured gros de etc and ombre, a
new article for pelises
Black, brown and MAJ. blue figured silk
Black, white and blue Italian grapes
Sarsnets, senshaws and Levantines
Black Italian lutstring
Plain and striped bombazeens.
100 pieces flag and bandanna hdkfs.
Gentlemen's black figured silk cravats
Women's black and slate worsted hose
Lambs wool half hose
Plain and ribbed black and white silk do
Cotton cambrics, null muslins
Plain and figured book do
Floss and sewing cotton in balls and spools,
warranted good
Gentlemens' Norway and beaver gloves
Ladies beaver, kid and horse skin do
100 dozen imitation shell combs
American plaids, checks and stripes
Linen and cotton tickings
Oznaburgs, Hessians and rolls
10 bales burlaps from No. to
With VARIETY OF OTHER ARTICLES
IN their line, which they will sell low for CASH,
Or to their customers rs usual. nov 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Public Sale.

IL BY virtue of deed Of trust
TIT r from John Swami and Ann, his
III wife, bearing date the 9th day
of November, 1921, the subscri-
Der, as trustee, viii sell at public auction, on
the premises, on THURSDAY, the 21st day OF
APRIL next, at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon, the
Pottery Establishment,
lately occupied by the said Swami in the town
of Alexandria. This property extends on
WiIkcs.strcet forty feet, and runs back paral.
lei to washington-street, Gas supposedly ITO
feet and some inches; subject to an annual
rent charge OF $50.
The terms will be made known at the place
of sale, and the subscriber will convey to the
purchaser all the right vested in him by virtue
of the aforesaid indenture.
N. S. WISE, Trustee,
march 10 limo
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
J III. Runnells

Again tenders his sincere Acknowledgements
to his friends and patrons, for the munifcent
patronage he received in the 18th class Of the
UNION CANAL LOTTERY. and respect
fully solcits continuance of it in the present
Glass, which he has the pleasure of present
ing them, the scheme Of which is by far the
most brilliant of any in the United States
This lottery is formed upon the plan of lottery
termed s'New Series" as were several of its
predecessors The 10th class, to be drawn on
the 18th of May next, 1926, and finished in a
few minutes. View the Scheme.
,Sirtu NnnherS-E Eight ballots to be dra,C1l
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Clover Seed
IN Bushels fresh Cloverseed, for sale by
CD feb % GEO. COLEMAN.
This is to olive Notice

WHAT the subscriber, of Washington coun-
L ty, in the District Of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court OF Alexandra
county, letters of administration on the person
al estate of Richard II. Little, late of the coun-
ty last aforesaid, deceased. All persons nav
ing claims against the said decedent, are here
by warned to exhibit the same to the subscri-
Der passed by the Orphans Court, on or be-
fore the 18th day of September next, or they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit to
said estate, and those indebted thereto are re-
CURED to make immediate payment Given
under my hand this 11thMarch, 1925.
ar Persons having claims against the es-
tate, will please leave them with John j.
.Saues, at the store lately occupied BY r. IL.
Lille. JOHN LITTLE, admir-.
march IL 2aw12w of Rich'd. H. Little.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Piano ForteS.

NTE have on consignment two elegant pia-
w no rortes, from the mandatory OF Loud
& Brothers. Philadelphia. They are warrant
ed to be of the first quality, and will be sold
great bargain, if application be made before
the sailing of tbs next Philadelphia packet.
feb % LIMBS ~ & HILL.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
INDIAN Queen Tavern.

Ca The subscriber has taken the above
6Hs3 named house in ALEXANDRIA, ID. C.
where he solicits i continuance Of the patron
age of those friends who have known him for
so many years as a Tavern keeper, in CEN
rREvILLE, Va.
He will have on hand every article which
can tend to the convenience Of
TRAVELLERS and BORDERS;
and the depressed state of the times, shall rem
der his charges equivalent thereto.
Jewell A. PERRY.
Alexandria Jan. IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
,irtu Mum5ers-Eight ballots to be dra,0n

22,100 Blanks, 90 w
A considerable portion ofthis lottery is put
up in parcels of 90 tickets, embracing all the
combination numbers from l to 50, which
parcels cannot draw less than $50, less the de-
duction Is per cent with so many chances for
the capital prizes.
Tickets 50, shares in proportion to be had at
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
PiNentO.

0Onn POUNDS pimento, received per
C(UU schr. Green, from Jamaica-for
sale by w. FOWLE q 20.
march "a
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
For Rent or Sale,

The SUGAR REFINERY
TIlH on Alfred street, with all the fix.
HI lures complete, and ready for &C.
tive operation, is offered for rent
Possession may be had after the 22d March.
It may be well to state, for the information of
those unacquainted with the fact, that this es.
enlistment possesses advantages renderngit
the most desirable one in the District, and
stands unrivalled by its conyeniences and facil.
tiles for an extensive and profitable business,
as the present and former occupants have fully
realized.
The above property and the commodious
dwelling adjoining, now under rent to Mrs.
Ladd, is for sale, and may be purchased OIL
easy terms. Apply to
N. r. FITZHUGH, or
JACOB DOUGLAS,
Executors Of Daniel Mclean.
fcb25 St 1awtf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
For Sale,

For Sale,
- A HOUSE and LOT OF
1EET GROUND, situate on Alfred-street,
H.:a:::: back of the Episcopal Church. The
49, lot is 19 feet front, and running back
half the square to 90 feet alley The I'M
provements consist of frame dwelling house,
with a convenient brick kitchen, and other
buildings.
ALSO,
II Ground Rent Of S4s per annu,'a,
on a good new House on Duke-street, be-
tween Pitt and St Asaph streets. For terms
apply to SAMUEL hihh'
april S 3tlaw
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
To Rent.

- A two story frame house on
sTst Prince.st nearly opposite the Bank
Asas of Potomac. The house is in good
49,. repair, and will suit small family
The rent Will be made low. Apply to
feb 5 GEORGE COLEMAN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Travellers and others
souTHERM COUNTRY,
Cash for Slaves.

"ANTED to purchase, about 80 or 40
w Negroes of both sexes liberal prce
will be given in cash. Enquire at the
SOUTHERN HOTEL,
upper end of King-street, Alexandria, Qate
Mr.. Eli Legg's,) kept by John w. Smith.
febl5 law3w
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Public Sale.

FINDER the authority of a deed Of trust
u from Jacob Hoffman and Wife, bearine
date the Dist January, 1924, to secure the pay
ment of certain monies therein mentioned
will be sold at public auction for cash, O.,
tuesday the 18th day of April next, at tt.e
auction store ofSamuel A. Marsteller, in the
town of Alexandra,
a Valuable Negro Man
who is an experienced sugar boiler:
resale will Immediately take place at the
risk of the purchaser, unless the terms of sale
be complied with.
march IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Sugars.

~ HHDS Orleans sugar
9 boxes refined do.
Landing, this day, from the schr Institution,
and for sale by SAM. MESSERSMITH.
mar
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Robert Barry,
at his new store opposite Messrs. Patton and
ia Buteher's,)
HAS just received fresh assortment of
aannr nnurnn

RI, Biacher's,
HAS Just received fresh assortment Of
SEASON9BLE DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING, IN PART, OF
Super and superfine blue, black, olive and
claret colored cloths
Blue and black cassimeres, coronation and
mixed do remarkably cheap
Deep blue and mixed cassinetts of very
superior quality, low priced mixed do.
A few pieces of the latest fashion brown
and blue figured silks. Banage hdkfs. and
scarfs very handsome, white and scarlet meri-
no scarfs, shawls and hdkfs, calicoes, cam
brics, book muslins, plaids, bandanno and f.
cured silk hdkfs, Gnseys, fushings, blankets,
fannels and green baizes, brown and bleach
ed domestic cottons very cheap, plaid domes-
tic, do bur3ap, Irish and Scotch linens, tapes,
bobbins, boss cotton, and white and black
thread. An elegant assortment of
Baltimore Cotton Xarn,
of the best quality, all of which, with many
other articles too numerous to mention will
be sold very cheap. dec 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Trustees Sale
oNTuEsDAY. the third day

"a ONTUESDAY, the third day
FIilxef Nay meet, at 10 O'Clock. A. n.
the subscriber will offer for sale,
at public auction, on the prem,
ses. = Lot OF Ground, with the Buildings and
Improvements, in the town of Alexandra, on
the south side of Prince-street, and on the
west side of Fairfax-street, at their intersec-
ton, in front on the former thirtysix feet eight
inches; on the latter fifty-two feet ten inches.
as3sa< And, on the same day, at one o.
80 M clock, P. ". on the premises, Three
SSS Tracts Of Land, in a body, on the
..>.s.s. waters of Dogue Run, in the county
Of Fairfax, about FIVE miles from Alexandra
adjoining the lands of w. II. Fitzhugn' w.
Fl. Foote, the land Of the heirs OF the la'e
William Violet, the land of the heirs Oh 'he
late Charles Simms and Others containing Al
together about 700 acres.
The above sale will be made under oeeu
of trust from the former proPrietors to secure
a debt due TO Henry Beckett. Terms cash.
anr;l . RI. TAYLOR, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Charles Bennett

HAS FOR SALE
Sheppard's extra blue and black cloth
Do. 10. blue, black, steel grey,
and drab kerseymeres
Irish linens and diapers e
English tapes, twilled and plain
superine bombazetts, Russia sheetings
Ticklenburgs and burlaps
Best English twists and sewing silks
Gilt coat buttons ofsuperior quality
Choppa Romal handkerchiefs
Domestic sheeting cottons, bleached and
unbleached
ll-4and 12-4 rose blankets ofan excellent
quality
Bridport SHAD & HERRING TWINE
Shoe thread, &c. sc. scoy - ian %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09

To Let for one or more Years
GA handsome Country Seat, about two
.H.SH, miles from town. Applyto
feb : If C.. BENNETT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
Notice..
10 ! Let,

find possession given the 4th March nert,
&zA A comfortable two story brick dwell.
.baSl ng house, with garden, now occupied
nv Mr.. Harris, situated on Columbus-street,
between King and Prince. Apply to
Feb 10 C. p. THOMPSON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
For Rent.
70 let.

E.sS The house on the north side Of King
pEIl street, between Patrick and Henry, at
lately occupied by Mr.. Henry Jackson. 1t
is in an excellent state of repair and in one Of
the most desirable parts Of the town.-Pos-
session may be had 18th October. For terms
apply to A. c. CAzENOVE:
sep4 It
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
To Let or Lease,

- For a term of gears,
IS The house and store on King street.
H.a recently occupied by DIR. Vowel.-
.Ha Possession can be had Immediately.
Apply to J.B' LADD.
apr6 wv
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09
For Rent,

- A comfortable dwelling, suitable
1EE! for large family. 1t is situated on
n#Sa:: King-street, between Fayette and
MI Henry, and nearly opposite to Butts
r Cawoods. Possession given Immediately.
orr JOHN COHAGEN.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-04-09

Coffee Pimento & lockwood
TUST received per schr. Green, from ia
81 maica, 81 bags Pimento,
80 tons Logwood,
$4,000 lbs Coffee in tierces and bbls.
For sale by j. 5 MILLER.
,,,arch d
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-08
RESIGNATION OF GEN. JACKSON.

-
Intelligence has been received of the arrival of Ge
neral JAcNsoS at Murresborough and his receDiion
tterc by TIC Legislature Of The State now in session
After the ceremonies which had been arranged for the
occasion. and the usual interchange of addresses fbe
General handed in his resignation as Senator of fbe
United states. which was read by Mr. Speaker BnhpY
TO the following eject MT Jour.
Two years ago by The unsolicited suffrage of the Le
gature Of Tennessee, was appointed to the siuapon
Of Senator in Congress. Pursuing the principle bv
which had ever been governed n ithcr TO seek after
o.dcciine Office The appointment conferred asaccept-
Cd Aware OF the practice which had long prevailed of
selecting from each of the State. person for
The bg' and responsible situation Of Senator felt re-
Sfct at being brought forward TO disturb system which
bad so long obtained; vet, inasmuCh the LEGISLATURE
without any know ledge understanding on my part
had called the situation it nposs bic to With
hold my consents aud accordingly the appointment was
though reluctantly, accepted not however, without its
being previously protested by my friends, that longer
term of service than Congress would neither be re.
CURED expected. That service has been performed
was still, though bordering and in doubt whether ex-
ccpous 10 my resigning might not be tal5en and if il
might not be proper for to execute the fall term
which you had assigned when nv mind was brought
TO a conclusion by some late proceedings OF your own
and determination formed to surrender Immediately
back ntOJ bands the responsible trust had here
toioTe couided.
One iudUccmcnt TO my determination IS, that travel
ling TO The city OF Washington " ice year imposes no
'nconsderable fatigue; and although this IS minor
consideration, and one which wCud hayc been met
with Cheeriuluess if business Involving TIC interest Of
our happy country had required the ezeron; yet | am
aware Of nothing Of great na'ioEa importance which,