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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22
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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22

A letter from Panama, ofthe 29h Dec.
Estates that Messrs. Pedro GauI, & Pando,
Deputies Of the republics Of Colo'" hIa and
Peru fm"n of the first abilities Ia their re.
lpectsr count les) had arrived there, and
Sere making preliminary arrangements
aur the meeting of the General Congress,
Int that The members from die other states
We're not expected before April. It was
famored that Bolivar intends visiting
F@ana during the sitting of the Congress
1000 troops had passed through that
place for Carthagena--de IN
Known, hnt supposed 10 be intended 10 as.
sSl The Mexicans in descent on Cuba.
Bocnts papers Of the Goth March an.
HFnace the appointment of Mr.. SahZar
nov Columbian Minister in the United
9ia'eSt az member Of the Supreme conr,
u Colombia. They scout the idea ot
nfneral Boh.ar's wishiay 10 interfere IN
We dispute between Brazil and Bnenos
,Syres. III IS highly probab!r, that both
''e Invasion Of Cuba. and the war between
9F'zi and Bnnos AJrps, will await the
j, rpos'sion nf the Cog al Panama.
The Chamber Of Representatives. of Go.
o'nOia, BY Al votes against ia, rrsol'ed
Impeach Gen. j. \. Pae2 hrfbrr The
osnaie, The Hon. 4. n. Cannbai was,
f"f'y UNANIMOUSLY. chosen by the Bous"
conduct the impeachment. We nn-
.s'''and thai II has heen hrunsht forward
'.'eSfGmncr of some acts If an arb .ary
@a'fr Which thr General is alleged to ha''
9u' led 10 tae city nf Caracas, 10 car
NY 'h'p sK.s, tue decree 70. the enlist
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22

msn, ofMili,is. Or .hs following day sss
chamber Of representatives., by IS votes
against Is, reject the accusation brought
ny hes>r.. B,rl.y AID Galdsmidt. sgain.,
Tue Agents for thu lnan nf 1894.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22

Dean Swif's hlrhrr one day told him
he had tkrn public house, Of which the
ign was the Pole and Basin, and begged a
few lines tn put upon il, bring sure the,
would draw in plenty ofcnstomers. Swift
immediately wrote the following couplrt :
Rove not from pole 10 pole, hut stop in herr.
Where naught exceIs the shaving. but the
beer
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22

fprd hriter pratt than small grsin A. III"
rre'"n, price aud II is the opinion of we'll
Informed merchants. that the prirr nf light
toh Geo will never he LAWYER man iha, sum.
and thai II will reqn,fe NOR" than IL hk,l,
To b. raised VI Ohia IL rsdur. il thai laa.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-05-22

Philemon Jones. nds con, ict"d At the
late session IT the superior { odrt of L Nv
for tins cosn,y. for stealing a free boy ol
colo r, AND sentenced Ia imprIsnn ment IN
the Penientary, for II months. -lie was
recommended To the mere, of The Execu-
tive. fChgStoHesviNe Gdy.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

Fate, wss reported by SIR. Webster. with
the unanimous opinion of the Committee
on the Judiciary, thar the amendments ot
the Senate should be disagreed to. The
bill and amendments were ordered to be
laid OF the table and printed. The bill fol-
the relief of sundry officers Of the reyolu-
tionary army was taken up. in Committee
Of the whole on the State of the Union
when mr. Iiemphll spoke at some length
and was followed by several others. Mr.
Reed, of Massachusetts. then offered an a.
mendment, and the committee rose.
TUESDAY, April %.
Mr.. AVicklifie said something about an
intention 10 introduce q resolution eXpres-
siye Of the sense OF the House on the Pa
mama Mission. Mr.. Mercer introduced a
set of resolutions providing fund to be ap-
propriated TO internal Improvement. The
House resumed the bill providing for the
surviving officers of the Army and of the
revolution. The blank for the sum to be
distributed anolg the officers as above,
was filed with one million of dollars. Ayes
77, Noes AZ. MIR. Reed offered an amend
ment, and advocated lis passage. He was
followed by Messrs. Sprague and Everett
who are said TO have addressed the House
in a forcble and elegant manner. The
blank III mr.. Reeds amendment, was filled
with twelve hundred thousand dollars, to
be distributed among certain officers, non
commissioned officers, privates; &c. who
served in the war of the Revolution.
Mr. Cooke offered an amendment the eff
feet Of which was to include the Militia
who had served nine months as well as the
regular officers and soldiers.
Mr.. Burgess Of Rhode Island, suggested
to modify the amendment ofmr. Cooke, so
as to make it read, "who served for the
teImofthree months or longer, at any pc.
rod of the war"
Mr. Cooke accepted this modification.
The amendment, thus modified, was op-
posec by mr. Reed, and negatived--ayes
56, noes SO.
Mr.. Ward offered a provision that each
officer of the militia who served nine months
in the revolutionary war shall receive $50
per month and all privates &c. s.. AT
ter being modified SO as to read three
months instead of nine, it was adopted 66
to 81. Thus confirmed to the amendment
proposed by Mr.. Burgess. The committee
without further proceedings rose and the
House adjourned.
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Ndutiral fntrIligrntr.
PORT or NEWPORT.
ENTERED,
Sloop 3 u, Jones, Manchester, New York
Sloop lIuntrcss. :. Read, "


sloop . u, Jones. Manchester, New York
Sloop lIuntress, Read,
CLEARED.
Slocp New-1ork Willlrd. Nov-Yoris
Sloop Lady Wellington, Rowland, New
bern, =. C..
Slocp B D. Zones Manchester, Providence.
Sioop lluI;scss. B,d,
.fRHiI.iLS
TurRsr,y. ApIl 2;--arr. sch. Splendid,
Gihhs of and l'r sandwich,
Schr Sally. Kelly, OF Dennis, fr Bath,
Sch Sarah, Nckcrson, Of Dennis, Fl Bath.
Sloop Lucy X Ann, Lawless, of f Green
wich Fl. Bristol.
Sloop Henry, West, ,ofand for y Bcdffr Bris-
toll
Sloop Omega, Starbuck. Of and Fl Nantckt.
Brig Edward n Mary, French, of and from
Somerset. for " Carolina.
FRrDAY-arr sloop Albany, Vars, fr. Tsov
Sloop Mary, Fox, OF and fr. Berkley, foT
Philadelphia.
Sloop Nancy s. Polly, Anthony, Of and f.
Prov Tor n. York.
Sloop Lady Washington, Rowland, Of
Newbern. fr Prov.
SaruEDAi.--arr schr. Washington Packet,
Shove. fr. Alexandria.
SS.ir. LYDIA, Baker, Of and f. Dennis,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

ORDTNATIoSs. The Right Rev. AleXan-
der Y. Grisworld admitted to the Holy Or
der Of Deacons, at st. Michaels Church in
Bristol, on the 18th inst. Mr.. Richard Peck,
who was presented by the Rev. George
Taft, Of Pawtucket, and on the Odd inst
Mr.. John Bristed--who was presented by
the Rev. Benjamin b. Smith, of Middlebury
Vermont. PROV. Jour. lst.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04
Domestic & datseelIameous.
FIRE AT NEW-YORK.
NEW-YoRK, AprlI. .


"The beautiful range of buildings on
Willard and Garden-streets, and known as
the Exchange Buildings, which were erec-
ted last year by Messrs. Rufus l.. Lord and
Edward c. Delavan, are heap of ruins. -
A fire broke out in them about | o'clock
this morning, and before day light they
were level with the ground. The two ad
joining buildings, owned by John West
and occupied by Mr.. Saunders, hair cutter
we're very much injured. The Exchange
Buildings were occupied as Counting
Rooms, by about fifteen or twenty persons,
all of whom will suffer more or less. In
fact il is as yet, impossible to form any
thing like a correct estimate of the loss.
We understand that there was very large
quantity Of goods destroyed. Some of our
Insurance Offices will suffer severely.
"The buildings we're erected lastyear,
at an expense of about S35.000, and we un-
dcrstand that the owNers had just compile
ted renting the whole premises from the Ist
of May, for $4,000 for one year.
The damages by the Fire on Fridaymorn-
ing was estimated at $500 900, on which
there was S132 600 insured in five Offices
of that city. Several firemen and others
were injured by the falling in Of the walls,
but nc lives we're lost.
DOMESTIC ENTERPRISE. We saw few
davs since, at the Counting-room of Messrs.
Tileston g. Brown, a few pieces Of Silk
Handkerchiefs which struck us as sngu-
larly beautiful. On examination we found
them 10 be in every respect far superior to
any imported ones we had seen, and were
somewhat surprised to learn that they were
from the Dying and Printing establishment
of Messrs. Barretts, Tileston. g. Co. located
on Staten Island, near New-York. The
improvements effecting in every branch of
industry BY the application of American
talent, capital and industry are outstripping
tire widest imaginings OF theory, and arc
ran IDLY advancing our country inwealth and
all its concomitant blessings.
Boston Statesman.
Nearly two millions sterling. Of public
aud private money. has been expended on
the colony Of Sierra Leone. 1t has become
4 question. even with the ministry, whcth-
er the settlement shall be retained, so great
has been the expense Of both treasure and
J life. TIE number of Africans released
from slavery hy tie British captures Is sta
ted to exceed eighteen thousand; but The
ministers acknowledge that the civilization
of Africa. by means of the colony, is entire
| ly out ofthe question. The settlers have
not produced food enough for themselves.
National Gazette.
|
There arc in the city Of Paris only. 80
watch-makers. who employ 2Oj6 worsren,
and produce annually $1,000 gold watches,
10000 silver watches. and 5000 clocks,
the whole worth abo,r 10,765,OC0 francs.
GR,IS. Wheat and corn. both Of good
quality. arc selling in Ncw-iork at the
same priccs-a most unusual occurrence.
The price of both articles is about ~ cents
tpcr bushel. NeI-York superfinc fiosr is
81 50 per barrel, Indian meal, 81 %.
TRr,I or rHr SuAKERs.-On the 22d
inst. came on before The Supreme Court
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5Dtf0,

In this town, on Friday last, Flora Cahoone,
a colored woman, aged about 40.
In Bristol, 26th ult. (of the small pox,l Cuff
Collins, colorcd man--3cth, mr.. James
Munro, aged 81.
At sea, ilth ult on hispassage from New
York to Halifax, on his way to Europe,
mai Gen. Baron De Tuyll minister Of the
Emperor of Russia to the United States, aged
81
In Boston, nr. James Parmenter, printer,
aged 81
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

A. l. NoLuSrrER fLrerroS' ttho annual
election Of officers for this company, which
took place on Tuesday evening, So,h alt
Joshua Trip, was chosen Captain John B
Newton, lst Lleutcnat, vice Caleb Cranston
resigned; John w. Davis, ID, I'd Lieutenant
Oliver Read, Ensign Alexander T. Moore
Surgeon James Atkinson, Secretary and
Treasurer
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TUESDAY. April p,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY. April q.

MONDAY. AprlI -.
Mr.. McLane, of Delaware, fromthe Com.
mittee on Ways and Means, reported bill
to provide for tho appointment of a Com
missioner OF the Customs. The Judiciary
Bill with the amendments made by the Sen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

Hon. WILLIAM lIrNTrR, late OF this
town, is appointed to deliver an Grafton IN
Providence, on the 9TH Of July next.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04
MdrrtcO.

In North-Kingstown, 25th nit by the Rev
William Northup, mr.. Philip Tourgee, of this
town, to miss Susan Adams, ofWickford
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04
CONGR ESS.
MoNpAr, April 81.
IN SENATE.

The resolution of Mr.. Branch was taken
up. Mr.. Mills spoke ageinst ttand Mr. Ma
con in favor.
TUESDAY, April p.
The Senate was principally occupied in
private bills. Mr.. Branch's resolution was
resumed but no decision had on 1t.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

The citizens of New-orleans were hoar-
cd on the Isl nit. with a notice in the pa
pcrs that trial of speed would take place
that morning between the steam boat Her
culcs and Post Boy, for stake OF $1,000.
Great numbers TUNED out carly in the
morning, and remained on the levee tiil late
in the afternoon, before they woul ID be con-
vinccd that they were "April iooIs.'
A mill in Bethel. Vt. was carried away by
a fresho,. floaiod down The stream for sew
eral rods, and lodged upon an island. The
lower story was swept away, but the upper
story remained so entirely free from injury
thatO large quantity Of grain contained N
Il was not even vet.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

The Greek Government has announced
that they will listen to no proposition for
peace that do not embrace an acknowlcdg-
ment of Independence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

MIR. Kean has retired, for a short tine
from his professional pursuits, for the re
covery of his health.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

WORCESTER, April 26.
Blackstone CGnat.-It is expected that
the Engineer and Commissioners will COM
mence the location Of the Canal, in this
town, on Friday next. [Spy.
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TRt,L or rHr SuAKERs.-On the 22d
inst. came on before The Supreme Court
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

Gold s. Silliman, Esq. formerly of this
town. has commenced in the city of New
York, the publication Of a Daily Paper, cal,
led "THE TINES"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-04

|, is proposed to construct canal from,
Boston to Norwich, Con. by the way Of
Charles River, to communicate with Wor-
cester and Providence by intersccting tho
Canal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01
Wigpanl Grammar SchoeI.

fT'HE extent TO which this Institution has been
from its AMI the advantages which under
proper management cannot fail combine Undue ed the
subscriber TO ioego other and best
Of his mind fostering into mature u,eflnes, CHARGE I,ch
committed him eares, infancy He has Accord
ingy determneds 10 extend the studies
the student wishing 10 complete. b ,dca,;o " a.,
versy Of Virginia. any other College in the United
may not only have the ofpeparug himself
but by having previously studied al the Grammar School,
ever may be oompehended in the classical or sht
courses Of the college for which he designed may
period Of his collie gate abous and With common industry
aid ability, distinction in his classes While the
scholar lsbourng in the rugged paths science he
will be occasionally called aside by auring ayocso
The principles and structure Of his language will he
Dnutey explained TO him; and by tracing source in the
primitive tongue, each word derived Of the dea
gie between them he will find himself dgreeabIy in
improving his knowledge of both. Alter he shall have ac-
CURED competent knowledge of the Of his own
language, his attention will be directed cultivation of
his iae For that purpose he will take hook Blar
authoritative and frequently superficial dieta Of Dr. Blair
will be the aim Of his instructor 10 awaken in him love Of
Ie.saeh ny solasng for him the opinions Of the best critics
both anent and modern. The Of instruction fur
hcr comprise anent aud modern geography, The Of the
globes setIeal sarveyins, logic metaphysics, and moral
pair Of globes and complete sci Of surveying n
while Mr. Giles extensive plantations sill soid the young
gentlemen ample fc the exercise Of their skill in survey
ing.
Ithuving been rumoured that Mr. Rockford intended 10
retire from the Mathematical department Of this school, the
subscriber happy that he will continue discharge
the duties Of that Department. doubt with the success that
bss hitherto accompanied his esertions.
The present. Of this school will close the 18th Of
Deeembe The will commence on the drst DAY
Of January, s27
Prices NJ Board and Tuition.
Board per session Of i've months. $40
Tuition, 20
The prices Of Board and Tuition payable IN advance but
IL in any should be nconveHien the money
bonds will be expected that Tor board able r. Giles
the other (for tution) the subscriber
Mr. Giles building and will have ready by the fret Of
January house exclusively fcr the accommodation Of
the school, that any Inconvenience tina, may
heretofore sustained by young gentlemen, from the number
that necessarily occupied The room, will be entirely
moved by this builJng
m arrangement will probable he made with gentle man
who u celebrated teacher Of modern langu1ge rve
lessons at The Wigwsm, which opportunity will
presented 10 such may desire IL of learning hest ayan
tage the French, Spanish and Italian Iarsusees
BARTHOLOMEW EGBN, Principal.
Nov r. h5.-if
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ry The ENQUIRER is published twice a week generally
aud three week during the VI the State LeSs-
tMePrce the heretofore, Five Dollars per annum'
.vable in advance Notes Of Chartered speeepayny banks
uuy) will be received payment. The Editors will Eusra
tes the safety Of rewng them by NALL the postage oil all
ers being paid, by the writers.
r NJ paper will be discontinued (but at The discretion Of
the Editors until all have been paid up:
r Whoever,siil guarantee the payment oil nine papers
,h,lI have the tenth GRATIS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
" One square, OR LESS-Frst insertion 20 eeno-eaeh
continuance, 50 cents :.
No inserted until il has either heen paid
Cor or by person this city, OF its envnons.
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your family until your return from Holland. From
my intimacy, with all the gentlemen before named,
and from actual employment for part of the time,
must Of course have been witness to the ardu-
Gus duties which devolved upon you i, and the con
sequent labor to the persons employed by you;
and do most unhes'stnsly declare my opinion,
that the contingent expenses of your mission, for
that year, were unusually heavy.
do not know whether any thing have written
can be useful; but you will be pleased to receive
II as an effort on my part. however feeble, in
aid OF your just claims; and evidence of the
grea, respect have for your public services at
The time alluded 10, as well those Of more recent
occurrence
i have'h honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
NJ GELSTON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01

MIX. HAYDEN, acting as special agent for MrL. 6 ibis,
PRINCIPAL "t the BALTIMORE Institution for the of
mering and other impenets OF Speech and having been full
instructed by him in all the requisite qualifications
o duty 50 Important beg leavemost spec
ny 10 oHe is services 10 such lsbour
under the ahlictins, aud distressing embarrassment u
s,an"er.hg IN speaS;; trcm the experience which Mr.
H. has already had aud the has met with in re-
evlns those who have applied him, he feels
me assurance that, by strict and scrupuou attention to his
Instruction aud remedies, there the State of
Virginia that he cannot correct and that seldom rcqur
lew days only, noIder TO effect The ic ate
together with rs signatures, deemed all that necessary to
satisfy the public
HAVING witnessed with astonslment the compIete suc-
cess which has attended the of MR. c. Hayien for
ne relief of one Of our citizens, Sammeriny we
take pleasure Recommending him the confidence Of all
who are labcuring under that serious affection.
CHARLES CARTER, NJ. d:
IL. MASSIE, M. ID.
w. +. GO0CH, Ii. ID.
ii. BRAMHAM, NJ. ID.
Charlottesville. Oct. 1926.
N H. Persons wishing avail themselves of the pre.en,
opportunity would do well to apply r.H. the Ben ia
sem, as esiIy as may be.
Nov2L ST. ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-01
FOR LEASE.

TIME subscriber offers to lease for term Of years. the
Il ERICK TAVERN, at Charlotte Courthouse, formerly
The property of his father Mr.. VIM. NJ Watkins The tavern
house large and commolous with necessary out buildings
is situated lot of about thirty attached which
snail tract of land small distance fromt, aIordng
abundant supply Of wood for fuel aud timber for the OF the
It's public siiuson its proximity the Courthouse,
being the nearest and there being hut other
place present, renders very eligible stand for
keeper.
Terms will he very moderate, especially for the first year.
10 who well recommended keeper.
Possession he given the 10th December Apply
the subscriber al his fathers. SAMUEL v. WATKINS.
10
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.a.vDERSO.N GARTH g. co.


HAVE IN STORE AND OFFER FOR SALE,
g1f,(f> SACKS Liverpool salt
WV II hhds. prime ST. Croix sugar
g g barrels sS sns assorted qualities
10 10 'ieSee, GREEN COFFEE
% bbls. }
IS bags Java do
40 barrels refined sugars, assorted
SIS hhds English Island molasses
IL puncheons Antigua rum
do. superior old Grenada do.
10 bhds. Baltimore whskey
IS barrels high proof old 90
pipe, Gns old Cograc brandy
8 3 a eisS's do d. sslcILY WINE
100 barrels cut nails and brads !.
ITO kegs FL FFF beatty powder
7 ton, shot, assorted
80 do. bar IRON do.
do plough plates
do bIsered steel
"a German do.
100 half boxes X 10 and 10 X Il glass
80 boxes best talIos Candles sssoued sizes
Muscated rssus aud soft shelled almonds
9s5 reams wrapping paper
Cap aud letter do.
Cotton and wool cards
Fresh gunpowder tea 10 chests and eannisters
Indigo, madden
Copperas, alum, salpetrr
Drmstone, pepper, pimeuto
Ginger, nutnlegs, chocolate
Bed cords aud leading line,
Bar lead, segafs, dtmyobns
Stone
700 lbs. cotton yarn
70 s.I:. s q .A'r'o from Company q m,'ad.
Sent. 90. ff-u
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Nnr. %.
Administrators Sale.

StuUUtotFUCW y toNfts
WILL be sold al public auction al The residence Of The
w Capt Richard Jones, Ware RIVER in The county Of
Gloucester, "Wednesday the 9Th day Of December next I'll
the personal estate Of which the said Jones died
which remains the said place Of redeBoc This property
eons Of about IS negroes Of which many young and
commonly likely Of great quantity and variety of household
furniture, kitchen aud farming utensils, horses mules, cattle,
sheep, and hogs bandsome carriage and barnes, about
$50 barrels Il blade ap1 top fodder NC The sale
will he continued from day II day until Completed.
TERMS The negroes will be sold for cash To purchasers
Of other property, edit Of SIX months will be for ell
exceeding $40, for that less cash
CURED. a. J.. DABNEy,
Administrator with the will annexed.
Nov. %. 57-td.
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Mr.. MONROE.
.vew Yorh, 15m .NoUem5ey, 1s25.

.VetD York, 18Th Nover5ey, 1895.
SIRE ! am informed by Mr.. Lee, that ] light
possibly communicate TO you some circumstances
which could be useful relating to the occurrences
connected with your first embassy to France. /
arrived at Paris, had the honor to be presented TO
you, in the latter part Of the year 1885, or in the
beginning Of the year following. 4, that time,
Mr.. Provost, the Secretary of Legation, MIR.
Pufviance, of Baltimore, and my deceased brother,
were all employed and assduously engaged in the
business Of your mission. There were then great
numbers of our citizens in Paris, having claims on
the French Government, some for contracts made
by It's agents in this country, others for property
sold at different sespors in France, persons also
employed by the same Government, ior which,
payment, IN all cases, was sought for through
your interference, which created a vast sccumula-
ZION OF correspondence with the different depart
ments OF the French Government, and with the
seaport towns, the last Of which, of course, was
heavy contingent expense for postage. About the
middle Of this year, (i796) my brother had long
and dangerous Illness, and avail myself OF this
occasion TO acknowledge once more my obliga-
tons to you and your family, for the attentions
and assistance tina, were afforded him during very
long sickness, in house which was hired by you
Tor the Legation; at this time was employed ia
the business o'your mission, and has Tspsised 10