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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
James RipeT land Tor MI

I OFFER a private siie ny Farm On Goochland Part or
me Dover estate ln1i'I n miles froa, Richmond contain
ng about 400 acres Of his md 100 Of low rounds bohof s
' quality. large rfopDIii"n u the former in wood and
generally tine tobacco snd Having every nrcesrs buJ,n
or farming pwPo'o and The aoeonmolson of family win
80 abundant surpy Of delicious wate Reading ON n ,
AXE pleasure 10 showing this uy valuable properly 10 ny one
',I'o,e, 70 Uea' 100 ~ d. HARRISON.
WILLS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
LAND FOR N.ALE

k.Oh sale, my tract q land Albemarle county bf.,
= my residence, consisting of 500 acres about 20 81
are OF me hest mountain quality, and 800 Iynr beI he
"a'n iiu extending from 1t, generally OF good ogalv
aho remarkably well imbered aud water ed Tn H. ~
me south side 81 the RNanns branch James Rver n,,
g1Oie ioI baiteaX TO bton which within three and le
ies' IL vc miles iiom Charlottesville and sig from he
university vi ITS advantageous situation health and .oro
W remark need he here. The estate M, ali b 49,
improvements on III cOmuodioUs dwelling house buIi.
o servants and other domestic purposes good sisbI. t
nd-' wiIh thsshing machines grist saw mill will 81
houses oi managers and aboeT well posted for each nn
% all az good repair The tract be divided
Y-'no several parts, * will be disposed d,ed Tbs
meh' 81 he purchase nsney he made by instan, n LII
very lbetdl q edit TO be agreed the lime of sai rL
e'hd tue stock Of every kind be sold nh tl G
ihdSe also Tor sale another tract Ofrather NOR, tn 7nn
res mites owMlton liin river On IL
'Iue "hich lies WELL of good quality, well time,sd al
wa,eIeh and has valuable of lime stone pass, -
h' Ia'ts "'ided into two FARMS each having ON 4 l.J,r
'us, very cOmmodiuus for small family, with -
hgsi OTedh viii he given for this tract in like manner -
'o 'he nneI: Persons inclined 10 purchase viii
"a II;I - !" me' . JAMES MONROE.
osH HllI Loud2Hn county, W. Apr, -. iI5-tG
II HGiua6fe Farm near Richmoyld for Sail
or Eh Tor sale, hy private contract, my Farm raIld
orooTnsm bordering the Brook and the Irook ,,,
t roau' I'VE mies from Richmond IL Certain. upwards Of
A I"nt1d 'hH thriy acres, good order and has on II
SOoI dwelling mouse, and every house neces.st f,f t
onoh 9i "arg family and all houses necessary for farm
I "a vine made kno"" by application the subcr,ber a,
N,yt7 BEN. SHEPPARD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

Il CONSIDERABLE quantity If sir. ne outside HOOLEY
CLOIHING Tor servants manuaeiure ell the Penten-
lazy. THOMAS NE.I SON % A -
Richmonth Sept 90 ~ II
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
,o Efse"s.ve Dspaltmsnf, Rchaload, 0et. 1, 1928

Erst"iue Department, Richmond, Oct. 4, 1875.
PROPOSALS. viii he received hy this Department until the
i'th day IT November next for the sale of h,tw,
aud i've thousand musktis the Public moy at Rich
nond The proposals state the offer each
terms OF payment, whether IN cash upon Credit il the
latter the ex,en ct cred desired. The will ne open at
all nes To- inspection OF such dispose. purchase
- By order, WM. II. RICHARDSON,
The editors OF the National lnt-gencer Raleigh
BALTIMORE Snnng Uhrouielv Democratic Press Norfolk lie
raid ~ y Nat Advocate aud Lexington Reporter will please
insert the above IA Their respective papers until the 18th o
Oct Z. a515N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

ID AN AWAY tr,,, 49,. - -1.''''"S NtWW0'
fo,, M; 'sl ,nSd JOIN, who sometimes rs, bg}eit
,, ~ 'lIu - ye'fs I'D, feet or 10 nrbss b;L
"u' h"e ana mas small 10. rich, rb,, "sUy
.1' property Of Mr. RohetC Wright near Ro,9
he @ in' vas seen 20 l'at neighbomhood estl /. 6r.,
80 anoul me 10Th ofAugnst IN company WITH ~,
ns ntsi's white man, Of tall slender make rroJ liza
Iuuea nay hofe John has probably treey,sJ re-.
iii "a T 'he name oi John Beverly 90 mas bsve bcc
IN, % oS lnI sold by Tie be- was In con a5,, '
~ Ole hundred Dollars reward for The deliver ~ -
- he t ~ w place ot securing him m ai In n b,,t
me n' n"' p'en carried n and sold will 1--WE One T
Do'''' more on the conviction Of bs fbie WV unofea
CrtersvIts c,.st,., 70 CUNNINGHAM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
REHcHU-1Y

RoM the subscriber the 25th ult CATO mullatto fe
low about 10 years Of age He spare made, about FIVE
feet eight niue inches high, of his tech
ing aud there several about his ace large size
on h cheek which distinguished b, beiug shade darke
than the rounding skin, and he unusually bad lie
well furnished with cloihe, and has with him amongst ohe
thirss blue broad cloth coat and white iur hat
Cato reads and Is tnOug h lie will doubtless ut
tempt TO pass as free and possibly have fabricated
certificates 20 that effect IL known that he has ilifcsie,
Of good character from seye al gentlemen of re,pectaby
tempt to make his way there. ANY information respecting hun
viii he thankfully received and literally rewarded.
Sept. % Aloe DAVID JOHNSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
FUNERAL HYMN.

BY JOHN powRINC.
Clay to clay, and dust to dust -
Let them ni,ncle-tur they must!
Give 20 earth the earthly clod,
tor the spirits Red to God.
Dust 60 dust, md clay To- ella,
G,hes with ashes lay
Earthly mould to cath he given,
For tue sph,;'s led to heaven
Never more ,hall midnight, damp
p,fken round ihi, mortal lamp;
Never more shall noon-dly's glance
Search tbs mortal countenance.
Srccp The pit, aud cold the bed
Whrre the spoih or death are laid
S,I the curtain, chill the gloom,
OF mans melancholy tomb.
Look aloit the .prit's risen
Death Caunui the .Oul imp isoh;
'ris in htay,u that spuits dwell
uioriOus though invisible.
Thithtr LIT va turn cur view;
Pencc a. Their, and comfort too
There shall thc,s ~e love he found,
Tracing Joy. eternal round.
THE LOT OF THOUSANDS.
To live 70 love, 10 hope, au.i find it vain,
DO see FREUD, Failing, airl that riches Nv;
y youth at i"c.-an old a.e nf pain
Fu pine Tor Il eedp,i, anL Vet fear to de;
Then add Ia these (for such ia moral,' lott
To die at last-unpitiea, and forgot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
TWENTY DOLL.4RS REW.gBD

= ANAWAf from the subscriber living the upper end of
"a Prince Edward county, Va. 26h Of February last
negro named ARCHER lie about - or IS years OF
'se iets OF 40 inches high very dark Completed has
a scar across the down look when spoken TO- aud
or 'i1mmer IN his speech pure based said negro Of
aleish Farley Of Buckngh county, Va he was raised in
NE county OF Go"chland by old Mr. Radior lately di.
ca or 10 miles below Caretsve, MoheauXs etry in
which neghhourhood presumed he i, now lurking q,
nave understood he is related free negroes who have
e benefit of education, probable ne has
'ned free papers, and probably the James River
anal will give The above reward any person VIII will
eliver said negro me- him an' Jail hat gel
h,m again. GEORC;E AnRJT,r
i'ihce Edward county, Va Angus, 2. Pitt
U.NIVERSITY OF PE.N.NIS VI D.4hJ.a.
VIE edesl Lectures will esn on the frs, Mon
Il day oi November.
ANAToMY, by S. Physic, NJ. D. and W. F. Homer NJ d.
MArERlA MEDICA, John r. Coke, NJ. ID.
NJ. ID. f''i"'
MIDWIFERY, Thos. G. james, VI. ID.
LtEMlSTkY, Robert Hare, NJ ID.
SURG cry, WIN. Gibson, VI. d.
. CLINICAL LECTURES will he delivered at the Aim,
House Intmdy every Wednesday and Saturday d;nr the
course ct the unlverty by Dr.. Chapman and fson,
We iORNER N. d. Deai,--No 269 Che,n.t .r.e,
3'uE''t 10 29-tIstNOy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
TE.N DOLLaRS REV.IRD.

~ UNAWAI hom MI S'tPtos Gotten factory, Liberty
az in Bedford county, weeks pa.t Young negro wa.
n"n, named MATILDA belonging Mrs. Anderson Of that
about 20 years OF age,we formed remarkably
likely ard decent in her appearance binary stature ami
very straight rather marrow and long face end light black
complexion, as well remembered both Of her upper
fore teeth slightly deouyed the gums,he usually
woe domestic clothing hu, had variety OF other kndsshe
was some time about LyncLbutg passing fer person Of
eooa but now expected 10 he about Richmond a. he
was heard OF IN boat going down the James Rivers will
dO4n attempt to free person wherever she NAV
and a, she intelligent may chnge her name aud hsse
probably obtained spurious iiee Papers.
The above reward will he paid for apprehending and conf
ming her IN Jail upon information in LynchbSrg
80, S. GARLAND.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25
EAECUTIT-E DEPlPT5,rVr

NOTICE tl, Richmond, 24b May,Is25
y Nii'H " hereby gwen, hat from ths ~, 6,r, , "a
NV MI on ns themselyes prineislsor srcuti,, ~,
oOneeii To- he approved by the Executive ali -
- a. ~ hraiy The with sfdsvifs In IT, n 80.
pg.,s ,i t ~ h property which they would Boz, ~
BY 9rder, " IN i,Icf,.1,r.,
mGy27 ~ "ASnANDsOG e.
6---u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

TWILL be sold ON the premises Tuesday the first day Ct
~ November next flair III the fair day, the irae
OF LAND belonging TO the estate OF William Lawrence dee.
lying an Louisa county, the Green SPRING. adjoining the
lands u Dr. James NJ Mar tn, estate al IN. Walk, dec,
and George Wheeler, containing $50 There this
tract cleared land sufficient work ,hrte fout hands with
comfortable dwelling house and other oui-ouse liberal
credit will he gwen TIN PEA chaser giving band 18th apprs-
we'd security and deed Of trust the land the
m NATliL NDERS son
October is. Ie-w3ts
n HE subscribers SCHOOL will terminate Tor the ~ rseIt
Il year the Goth OF December next aud will r.eonmenee
on the 18th oi January 1926, upon the
Oct. Is ISw2tk EDWARD BAPTIST.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

! See letter to the commissioners.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

See Mr. Campbel's letter to Governor Troun.
on h's way nome The sub-agenl has been removed
control ue Ou'
See Mr., Csmpbell's report ofthe sib, and letter
Of he nth January. ''''' 'e''e'
See also the talk Of the friendly Indians TO Gs,
uaines' lately published, in which they saw the
commissioners promised protection in the nam. nj
the President. ""'''' VI
See Chilly Mcintosh to Gov Troup. in behalf
OF himself and others, Of the 18th February. in
winch he says, " We wish 10 know from YOU In
wiring, whether you could protect us, should pro-
lection be necessary" See also an er,,.cs ~
f't.l from the executive journal. 10Th do
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
The Legislature Of Virginia assembled on the 5h inst
Richmond The following are extracts from Gov. PLEA
SAINTS Message

The Legislature Of Virginia assembled on the 5,h inst at
Richmond. The following are extracts from Gov. PLEA.
SAINTS Message
"It gives great pleasure say that With some ex
cepuons the health Of our people has been good The
seasons during the present have been less
10 agriculture generally, than for the two or three wears
preceding Our wheat crop greatly cmrailed in GUAM
y by the rust and the price of the article lower than
common Our corn crop has in many parts Of the State
been much injured by the dyness of the summer but is
hoped that the average product will be sufficient for our
Dan consumption Our tobacco planters have been amply
for her abours in the high prices they have
obtained and our newly adopted culture OF cotton on a
large scale, affords good prospects the cuvaors OF
oera returns for their abours especially in the tide
country The situation Of commercial brethren as far
as am informed il not splendid is on the whole -
safe as thai OF our of that class of the other
Sa'es and 1t We do not, in general situation exhbi,
as much OF the brilliant and striking some of our Sister
states there for be thrown into de,non
dene, IS We have much to be thankful for to the
Author of every thing good.
The relation Of the Members Of the Confeeracy To the
Head, sl~ays presents questions Of deep interest which
demand and ought to receive the close attention of The
States. Our complicated system of double set Of Gov
ernments operating the surface Of territory and
OCCASIONALLY involving questions and interests of conflicting
JURISDICTION calculated 10 excite ealouses and produce
feelings OF character highly unfriendy to that hsrmony
which ought TO exist between the State and General
erments The strong excitement produced by the col
'si9n; q opinion il elections to Offices of high trust
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TIE wArCHndAN's SONG.

rhe Wachmen in Germany amuse themselves during IN
night BY singing their national songs, as well as otbe
OF devotional characters OF the latter The follow
ing is specimen taken from The very interesting uor'
the Autumn of the Rhine" When the voices al
good, which IS frequently the the effect soiem
and pleasing
HARK, We neighbors. and hear me tell
Ten now strikes the Belfry Bell
Zen are the Holy Commandments given
To man Below-fom God in Heaven.
Human watch from harm can't ward us
God will watch and God will guard US
lie, through his eternal might,
Give US all blessed night
lark We neighbors, and hear me tell
Eleven sounds on the belfry bell!
Eleven Apostles Of Holy mind
laugh, the Gospel TO mankind.
Human watch, SC.
Iiark. ye neighbors. and hear me tell
Twelve resoun.ls the belfry bell.
Twelve Disciples to Jesus came,
Who suffered rebuke for their Sayiour's name.
Human watch, &c.
Iiark, ye neighbors. and hear me tell
Une has peafd on the beitry bell!
One God above, oae Lord indeed,
Who bears US forth in our time of need,
Human watch, &c.
Fiark, We neighhors, and hear me tell
Two resounds from the belfiy bell
Two paths before mankind are free,
Neghbor choose the best for thee,
Human watch, &C.
Hark, sc neghbors. and hear me tell
Three now tolls on the befry bell
1hreefold regns the HeA, emily Host
Father, n. and Holy Ghost,
Human watch, &c.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
DRY GOODS.

rI,IIE subscriber having determined close tie Dry
L Goods Business by the 25.h Of March, offers the
-lbc At reduced p:c-s, lis assortment consis,; ( Of
-speraae ! io~ P..cr1 Blue, Black, Olive, DF4b and
u.xei cilfts,
sT~-ins az common Blue, Black, Drab and mixed Cass.
" =. c,'.. "a, meas, Yevs,s AID Velvet Cords,
49, 40 Pen, Blankets,
"'e, R~i Yeiios and Green flanaels, red and green
I}4l
80 .~io4n. Valencia and six vestin-s,
ssu54e.->. Nora On Grapes Ratis'ts and Bom5azetts
3 e zri H-,n Czneis Tart4n and Ciicassian Pi-iGs,
wcoien. "ors'ed, silk and Co'ion Hosiery,
5.=-iAo, Cashmere and Waterloo shaEls,
SIS d- rap. Ll;estsiHg and Leysu.!.e silks,
~ = Iiaens. Ia ~ and Diapers,
1s-n5rlc. J4cone', Medium 3 d Null Muslirs,
~ .-esl Jaconei sai SWISS co.
,.-r1-aD, English AID Inis SIX Hdkfs.
BIC; and as RED coio-ed Canton Grapes,
y =sohz,: ard brown sheelings AMI >a..;..ss,
B-i lick = and Cheeks,
4Ic4s & ng,sun, COTTON Ilkis., c1ored ehn,z Dmsy,
t,o,s, Sins Gotten, Glores, Tapes, and numerous
otaer at cies.
Persons aill do well 10 CALI as they NAY depend heir
beng SOLD cheap, f.r cash sccepAnces
EDWARD I. BAILY,
Of. Is. ei-5m O., Markets..
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FROM The NATIONAL !ouss.r
SKETCHES OF INDIA.
10. III.

Madras is the capital Of the British possessions in
the Decean and South OF India /; is 1880 miles
from Calcutta, and 10 from Bombay. The coast
on which i, stands is dashed by raging surf sboy.
which the city appears to grea, advantage surround
ed By th= charming verdure Of groves of palm.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23
NOTICE.

vTyiE -'nc-si of ne Undersigned heretofore IL.
Ding cnd-r ;ne a,n q Esa7 = o., At Can.a ell.
Brise, NescaS-e Cag y. Delaware has Dissolved 81
--reement. Al ;h1se in1ebei = sd firm, either by
Bird No = o. B ok account are reale.tei 10 make I'M
n-i.,e payment 10 Wni kea :. Nj. ne ozn-as no "a.
.i.geace need be expected. WM KEAN.
REUBEN OLIVER.
Nill=:ez,n, 18Th Dec, lsc5. SIM
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100000 DOLLARS

lie r~ques- Of severa friends, have forne ca5,
cas.st < ~ Three whole and Quarter Tickets in
fe CIrAa NJ; IL. S;afs Literature Isfs-s. to be au
he 4h Of yznus, 1885, divided INTO - shares Of sl0
-. Persons 'ising a ds'ance, BY transmitting The
Ky iu' one OF more shares VII have cerhcstes for The
4r- rsttre 81 TO TEN. Tor the sArt, Of subscribers lie
.e.c's VII be lrylsel il Bank. Address
J. j. Robinson.
Dec ~ 80. iQ5 Make: sect. Whining On. DEL
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Will be Exposed to Sale.

I public rvnjle, SATURDAY The EN- fourth Gay of
IA December mex, O'Clock ia the at eTnuUn
house Of Abraham Boys Al sahon 20 Mil Crelk hundred
and county aforesaid the following described property,
VITA house and 10. in the village Of Stanton, Containing
scres, less, bounded BY lands Of Robert
Sl.05. Archibald TAYLOR Margaret Sapler and the road
--tlus Epm Wilmington to ChrsuAna Bridge And also
lot 81 sooila =. IN tie n -e ot VI i Greek AMI county
as-esA:3 bounded b hands # SIMON Crsnson iohn
pier, and others CO. tHis ten acres. re Or less. with
ne ImnroSemctts snl sppnrt-naices, beng ite real
II James stroud, deceased, ard be sod iu the
r4A OF MS debts. Attendance viii vei, aad the
I'm. " sale made snos Ire aHG rlace aforesaid.
* co9 stroud Administrator Of ~; $40 !, csased, by
I. ! Attorney ia act David Painter.
D. ORR Of ,.e O-e.4.'. Cart;
MATTHEW 'KEAN, OK.
Newcastle, Nov IS. 1875. 4-7t
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Grand Lodge of Delaware.

stated communities ion of the Grand Lodge Of De aware
n viii Be hell 81 Dover, Monlay Evening The SIX.
eenh Of January, 1925 ocnck. The subordinate
Lodges requested 10 aenl BY their Representatives
WILLIAM + READ,
December 18th. 1875 e--9t Grand Secretary
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NOTICE.

4 IL persons indebted .islre-. D-, OF Niidleown.
n uerchap. hereby req issel 10 make psyJnen, 10
" lar K,g7. Miteto~Il N;lin sX;g days frcn lis date
- hn>s s...l mcgee: tie zooYe no:ce Nil ae IN.
rnel.se'y al: ~. ace9g z 9 ls~
ARNOLD NAUDAIS,
WI KE NJ,
Decen5-- -, ,82: g.,
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ELECTION.

rEylE stockholders Of the HIzinyis1 ana Piiae tin
Turnpike Company hereby informed Ina, elec
iinn Tor managers vii axe place the first MONDAY N
January neat the huuse jacob tlooToS, in the village
If Brald. wine, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
JAMES PRICE, sec'y.
Dec ~ 1926 Tt
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

C.strcasis County. il Ike State IF Bsiaicars, sci.J
Ry virtue Of an order of the Orphans Cou Tor The ,ad
- ~
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W RI'TING INK

Of -sry ercssteet csclitg-Jfor SOLE At this Office
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ION Arsenal and from information received from Capt
Paxton, that work is going well.I cannot omit this
fast opportunity shall have Of calling the attention of the
Legislature to the situation OF the Public Arms at this
place. The number great, making il important OBJ
sct on the ground of pecunary consideration: but is
far important in other points Of view which need
not specify have no hesitation i'll believing, that $4,000
stands, are many under ordinary circumstances
need be in depot at this places and udcious applications
of small Of money in proper times and places al
ways consistent with wisdom, and bouomed the prin-
ciplcs of the soundest economy"
In publishing Governor Peasants Message, the Rich
mond Enquirer makes the following remarks
eve hail with pleasure his suggestions the subject
of the Tariff; and the assumed power of the General Gov
ernment to construct roads and canals"
cat all events let settle the question of Internal In
provement way the other Virginia will protest
against the power which is assumed and still more against
the principles from which it is deduced:
twill be recorded for precedent,
And many error, by The example,
Will rush into the state.
Rut if her sister will insist that the power shall
be given if they will determine it TO be so by consu-
,ionsl means, then Virginia will know how acquiesce
with cheerfuness in the decision Of her sisters and will
cordially unite with them in deyisng the best for its
administration
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Pitts6urg, { Penn J Hereunder l3.

FlRE-.-A' O'clock this morning, El- broke
out in this city, by which the buildings fo,mins,
the square, fronting on St CLAIR street, and extend
ing up Penn and Liberty streets, and including Mr..
ihompson's currier shop, east Of tina, alley, On
Lloerty-street, have been reduced 10 heap OF ru-
ms. by this calamity not fewer, it is believed, than
twenty poor families have been TUNED out house,
less, at this incement season. The buildings, with
the exception of three, were Of frame, and no, val
liable The principal loss Of property has fallen
upon Messrs Brown & Werner, the owners OF he
" Pittsburg Brewery an extensive and valuable
rstsblishment which, with large quantity Of gain,
laid in for the winters stock, was destroyed
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-12-23

particular and more authentic information. Til,
Rouse, he presumtd, was not unwilling 10 know
what the facts were ; the information could do M
injury; but, if obtained and published, would be
not only interesting to Congress, but beneficial Il
Inc country at large He had in his possession ma
ny documents which would show that what he had
stated was correct, but which he had not brought
with him to the House, not anticipating that the
resolution could meet with any opposition, or that
the subject to which it related would be drawn into
discussion at this time. Although the Information
called Tor might not induce the House to resolve
upon the sale OF these mines yet its production
might lead to other useful results, and he trusted
that gentlemen would consent to the call.
The resolution was agreed to without division
On motion of Mr.. H0lcombe, of N. ]. it was
ReSotced. That the Committee on Naval Affairs
be instructed to inquire into the expediency of es-
tabishing School or Schools for the education Of
children IN destitute circumstances (the sons of
American seamen to be preferred)-to be articled
10 serve, when required, on board of the public
ships OF the United States, until 81 years of age
The object Of the institution being to furnish the
Navy, from year to year, with number of compe-
tent and we'll educated petty officers.
On motion OF Mr.. Whipple, of N. H. it was
fesotred, That the Committee on Military AZ
alrs be instructed to inquire into the expedency of
amending the act making provision for arming the
whole body OF the militia OF The lates passed Aprl
8, 18O8 SO that the provided in virtue of said
act and transmitted to the several States composing
the Union and The Territories thereof shall, by each
State and Territory, be deposited in proper arsepas
TO be provided by such State or Territory to be de
livered to the Militia thereof only when they may
be called into actual service.
On motion Of Mr.. White, of Florida, it was
Resolred, That The Committee on Commerce be
instructed to inquire into the expediency of ncreas
ing the duty on Oranges.
An engrossed bill making alterations in the
present mode of paying the enlisted soldiers of the
United Sates." was read third time, and, by mo
lion, laid on the table.