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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
ITdStt1giOht, 2lst DecembGr, 1926.
The Secretary OF State 10 whom the President
has referred the resolution Of the House of Re-
preseniatiyss, of the I9ih Instant requesting him
10 furnish the House with g copy OF the three
articles (marked referred to IN the protocol OF
the third conference of the American and British
Plenlpotentisries, On the finh of February,
ISL" has the honor to report herewith copy
OF the three articles requested. The two first OF
those articles relate only TO the British Colonial
trade, and it a clerical omission that they
were not among the other documents relating to
that subject, communicated by the President TO
Congress, at the commencement of the present
session. The third drucle relates 10 another sub
ject, which is s,ill under negotiation between the
Governments OF Great Britain and the United
States, aud the prOpriety is therefore submitted Of
ITS being communicated at this time, 10 the House
oi representatives.
All which is respectfully submitted.
II. CLAY.
The message, &c were laid on the table.
To the House II Representatives Of The u. s.
WAsHINCroN, I'D DEcEMBER, 1926.
In compliance with resolution oil The House
OF Representatives, ef the I2'h instant requesting
information OF the measures taken to cary into
effect the act OF Congress OF 81 March, 1926, di-
rec'ing road 10 be made from Little Rock to
CanUninent Gibson, in the Territory of Arkansas.
transmit report from the Secretary of War,
with letter from the Quanermaster General,
containing the information desired by the ,e,oln-
ton. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
DEPAHTAENT or WAN,
December II 1926
4 The Secretary Of War, TO whom was referred
the ie-olulioh OF the House Of Representatives of
toe 12.h instant. requesting the President of the
United States 10 inform The House whether any.
and, " any, what. measures, have beeu taken, TO
O ol he al Fl
March, 1925, directing rosd TO be made from
Little Rock To CSntOhinent Gibson, m the Terri.
tory of Arkansas, has the honor 10 transmit
herewith, report of the Quartsrmas,er Genefsl,
which furnishes the information required by the
Aforesaid resolution.
Respectfully submitted
JAMES BARBOUR.
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RICHMOND, DEC. 81
= To the Editors of the ENQUIRER.
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perceive that the committee of n,i,;,.,.,
anu elections OF the House of Delegates, have
.epo9ed. upon the cases OF Messrs. Dou,b,, 49,,
Iyier, members returned to serve a, the nrs,an.
General Assembly. whose qualifications We're con
sldered doubtful. These gentlemen ! b.v. nnSs.
stood (much to their credit) courted the epo,v.
indeed, it was what might have bees srnsn,'.,
from honorable men. From the circumstancs
1he committees having so long delayed this repo,,
1 nave inferred that the cases in which ,bev hsv.
reported are the only that have been snhm;,
ted to them Under this impression. I cons;a. ;,
1t my duty through the medium of Your n,n.r 80
can 'he attention of a member of the Honsa -
Delegates, to his own case, which am ., ill.,, -
oeiieVe he has not laid before the commi,, q. &c.
want OF reflection, hoping tina, when he has da,v
considered II, he will follow the exampIe of ~.
honorable members whose cases have basn
IN committee In doing this / am ac,,,a,ed b., =
desire oil preserving inviolaie the con.,;,n,;ou &c
preserving that feature in it hch nav be es,aa,' ~
ed lis w'ses' and which separates church s star
me member alluded TO is one, who, / urders,sn5
mas ueen ior many years minister of The c.
may a licensed minister NosPei
Il Friend to the Constitution
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27

cesssry for the preservation OF peace, and of the
execution Of the laws.
The question REQUIRED, and was put agreeing
TO the amendment; and passed in the Affirmative.
Mr.. Wright moved further to amend the resolution
by striking ,herehom the following clause {: a." And
whether the teachers of schools now in operation
among them are favorable 10 the policy OF their
removal; and whether, in the event OF aprro-
praton being made to deiray the expense OF such
removal and settlement, there are any reasons to
authorize the belief tina, they will cooperate in
the measure"
This motion disagreed TO, and the resolution
was then adopted az amended.
MILITIA TACTICS.
Tie Speaker laid before the House the follow
ing letter from the Secretary OF War, which was
read, and referred to the Committee the Mill
tia
DEPARTMENT OF WAR,
December 10. 1876.
SIR In part compliance with the joint resolu-
ton of Congress, approved the 18th OF May, 1876,
authorizing the Secretary of War to have pre-
pared a complete system Of Cavalry Tactics, and
also a system of exercise and instruction OF Field
Artillery, including manouvres for Light or Horse
Artillery, for the use OF the Militia OF the United
States" transmit herewith 80 y System of Ex-
ercise and Instruction Of Field Artillery, including
Mannlvres for Light Horse Artillery"
The Board of Officers. 10 whom was conhded
the preparation of the works required by the lore
going les olution, have also prepared asreeaoly &c
my instructions, al" Abstract OF Infantry lac
tics. including, exercises and manoeuvTes OF Light
Infantry and Rteuen, for the use OF Militia As
this abstract is considerably more abridged than
that reported to the Senate by this Department on
the 10Th oiFebruary, 1925, in conio' nifty with a
resolution of tina, body, submit 1t herewith, for
The consideration oil Congress
The 60 System Of Cavalry Tactics IS nearly
completed and will be transmitted TO Congress IN a
few days.
have the honor 10 be, your obedent servt.
JAMES BARBOUR.
Hon. JOHN w. TAYLOR,
Speaker Of tie House Of Representatives..
The Speaker laid before the House letter from
the Secretary oil Wa. contsinlns the information
called up by resolution OF the House of the 5th
-tant in relation TO the making OF the National
Road from the Ohio river to the State Of Missouri
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TO the call. and may she fad in them all virtues
and qualities that endearing parent could desire.
We observed, among very large audience, the
President of the United States, Sir. Clay. MIR. B.r
bour, Mr.. Rush. Judge Mclean. Hon Mr.. Wood
bury, aud many other distinguished characters.
The scene was rendered lively by the exeelen,
Band Of the Marine Garrison, and decorated by
large assembase OF " creations fair-r par,.''
u. s. Telegraph.
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RKH g@> d01zz.----
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
From Vermont, we learn, that, at second trial j.,
Heman Allen OF Milton, has been elected a lie
preventative TO Congress from the 18th Election
District, which Is now represented by Mr.. Mech,
who was not candidate for re election.
In the first district of the same State, which is
now represented 10y Mr.. Bradley, who also de
clned reelection, another unsuccessful trial has
been made TO elect Representative. Olive can
didates, no one had any thing like majority
Jonathan Hunt received a plurality of votes; but
ia the New England States. mojorities are re-
quired in all elections, whereas, according to
Southern and Western laws, plurality of votes
only is necessary 10 a choice. Nat. Int
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 3.
APPOINTMENTS
By the President Of The United States, Nth The
oduiee and consent of the Senate
William Beach lawrence, Of New York, to be
Secretary of Legation to Great Britain in place oil
John a. King, resigned.
William Rossel of New Jersey, TO be Judge
Of the United States for the District Of New Jer-
sey, in the place Of William s. Pennington, de
ceased.
Samuel II. Belts Of New York, to be District
Judge for the Southern District of the State OF
New York, vice Judge Van Ness, deceased
Thomas FIndlay OF Maryland, to be Marshal oil
The United States for the District Of MARYLAND.
vice Paul BenfaIou, deceased no.
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE
The Commencement for the graduation of The
first class In the Columbian College, took place
yesterday at DR.. Lnufe's Church, at 10 O'Clock
The exercises were opened by solemn aud sp.
propriste prayer by the Rev. DIR. Staugbion, the
President OF the College. The salua,ory Address.
in Latin, aud an English Grafton on American
Literature, were delivered by Mr.. james of Vp-
gina.
The Falediclory Addresses we're particularly
suited to the occasion, and calculated 10 excite
emotions Of the most solemn kind. The psrtice
Renediction OF the venerable President, and The
excellent advice which he impaired, will, If fol
lowed, lead the wavsfing step Of youth IN the
paths OF vHIue, honor, and respeciability. Nav
hey eve. tread }" them; and If their country should
ever need lhef services, MAJ they ever be i5onp,
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comMUNIcArED FOR THE ENQUIRE,

E@"of' ~ letter from JTushinsfo,
Inc manner in which Virginia has been Serve,
oo'h IN the Senate and House of Represen,,.;,ss
IN The formation of Committees, excite. , nar,;s,
lar notice among us, Randolph was left off Of NJ,
committees in the Senate, and Floyd in ,e L. %,
OF Representatives. Two Virsfnia msmhsrs
among the oldest, ablest, independent and no.
rurt'ie members of Congress, were pushed ss;d.
from all the committees, where business oria,a,a
ana takes course which it is most ami 70 Lss-
anu their places are supplied by new nerhsr,
scarcely warm in their seats and only known fo-
'her devotion TO the ministry Now, who made ,hsss
appoln'Tents? Noninaity, Mr.. John w Ts srIor
IN the II. OF L. and % members in the Sen.ts. b.,
mponf ctfdct, the administration msds go.
committee and to them Virginia is indebted f.,
The indisnliy and injury inflicted upon her in ,i.
persons OF randolph and Floyd And VIVA, il
,heir oihce! answer. first, iacorrunt;b;,;,,,
IS theif offence, and secondly, then open prefeT.
ehee OF Jack'on over Adams Floyd sunnor,e,
Jackson In 1919 against Clay in the II. of r AMI
randolph has lately proclaimed his senti,n en,s IN
'ne oenae Chamber For this they are nroscrihs,,
Gen. Harrison voted the ministerial ,;c,s, .,,;
assisted IN throwing over the venerable Me-
VINO saved nm Tie Disgrace of seeing vote IS
'N"nAs rejected IN the Senate during the late war
Sanford voted the ministerial ,ick., 40 s,e,d;i..
as Jesse Il. Thomas himself
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suOmltted,
ALEX. MACOMB.
.Najor General, chief .Enginee

ne IIOD. j. BARBOUR.
This communication was laid on the table
INTERPRETERS IN THE IT, =. COURTS.
The ensrossed bill allowing he Courts of the
United States 10 employ Interpreters in certain
Cases. read the thd time: and the question was
put, " Shall it pass?'' When
Mr.. Mccoy observed that he could not see the
propriety Of passing such bill. The Government
might as well pay all the costs of all parties li,iga-
ting as pay Tor the translation Of their papers. We
had in the country mother tongue that they called
English, and II their papers not in that tongue
let them bear the expense of having them put into
it. He could not vote for that bill.
The question being then taken the passage of
the bill, il was decided in The negative. So the
bill was rejected
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27
AUTHENTIC FROM COLOMBIA

We have been politely allowed to have a trans
laiIon made of the following interesting commu-
nication from the Government of Colombia. to il
Minister Plenipotentiary in this country.
Nat Int.
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA:
C0Iee Of Secretary Of State and Despatch of
Foreign Relations
BoGorA, 9th of November, 1866.
10 Signior Joseph Maria Saszar, Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenpotentiary 10 the
United States of America.
| hasten TO inform you that, according 10 official
Information which has Just been received. the Pre-
silent Lioeraor will arrive in this city on the 18th
instant. The People, as was anticipated. have
begun TO see their arden, wishes realized: for, since
the 18th OF September, when his ExceIlencv arriv-
Ell al Ouyaquil, each day has given proofs of the
desire oil MS Excellency to promote the true hap
plness OF Colombia and of the sffectonate tespect
oi the Coloinbians towards their benefactor. The
result mas been up 10 this time, the complete re-
establishment OF constitutional order in the Dena,,.
ment OF Ecuador, Guyaquil, and Asuav effect d
ny persua'ion and not by the exercise of auhorit,
In one OF the Departments one only of the Inten
danis has been removed-tbe Commandant General
only IN another. This concilitory conduct. 80 CON
ioImable TO that which has been observed nv Tho
Government, is the best proof Of Union and Pub.
lie Safety; and hope TO be able before lono n
communicate to you that The law has recovered lie
authority in all the extent of Colombia.
Wnb perfect respect and DISTINGUISHED consi-
deration, am your obedient humble servant.
II
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Unprecedented sale Of a ninepcnny pamphlet.
HE Boston Statesman says, there have been already
printed and sold, of The g farmers A lmanack' - by
H. H. Thomas. Esq. published by Messrs Richard.
son Lord, for the next year, upwards OF Ninety
Thousand copies
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27

One OF The ships Of the line, now on the stocks
al Charlestown, Mass. is TO be called the Virginia
and the other New Hampshire.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27

The brig Eliza. Capt Bukup, arrived last even.
ing !" ~ days from Vera Cruz, with valuable
cargo Of cochineal, SC and s 2lI 600 in .nscjs
The u S. ship John Adams wa, in nor, ~ all
next day ona cruize. We regret 10 have IN state
that no Intelligence had been received of tho h,o
Captain Boyer, which LEFT this port the lac, ,f
August and was last seen the day before The psIe
Of Sept. 9Th. s'''
Capt. Bukup informs that Mexican so,.d,oo
consisting Of frigaie with Commodore poT,cr,,
flag, two briggs and a schooner, was TO sail from,
Vera Csrz about The 9th inst. on a cruize.
u Y Her. .9Ss
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

In reply to piece publish.
MmN@Aed in the Chronicle Of yester-
NESGeEEH day, signed Banum, Davis, Smith,
zs--zsksss@-=Es.Stockton, Stokes s. Co. Ibeg the
public to give short attention to few remarks.
Mr. Barnum may have denied having made the pro-
positions have charged him with, which now rete-
rate. They were made when there were none present
but ourselves but will he have the presumption to de-
nv having repeated them Thursday last at Mr. Law
rensons Store, in the presence Of two gentlemen as.
signing reason the modification he experienced
daily at seeing the stages arriving at, and leaving ms
door, with such miserable rabbe passengers.
To show the inconsistency (o call it by no harsher
term) Of the gentlemen Lave only to refer to their
publication ofthe Oath ut They there complain that
"aa ungenerous attack upon their feelings men, and
conduct citizens has been made, because, forsooth,
had said that 'to the Ne,o Line Citizens Coach the pub
lie vere indebted to the great reduction in prices" and
alas that their Lines of Stages were "caeda Noncpo
H." Now, tney advertise their fare at 5 dollars, and
say as to the charges of monopoly, &c. they are too
frifing TO notice" As further proof, it any were
wanting, ill quote their expressions, viz sby
this kind of pertinacify n. Barneys rote ~ long time
prevented the reduction of the fire for passengers. Whic
had been anriOusy desired By majority If the Members
of the Company" But al this time the Company hare
concluded to "conform 10 the wishes Of Mr. Barnum, By
6rng the prices 10 and from Washington at dollars,
II e. we will submit minority when conceive it for
! our interest.
As the gentlemen take exception to my using the
first person singular as AGENT they will be pleased to
instruct in their next communication, the manner an
Agent should express himself.
will concede to them the right they have, and the
obvious necessity they must feel themselves under, to
Justify their conduct to the public will at all in
terfere with them further than repel any nsdous
open attack upon myself
They have only shown their cloven foot but have
likeped themselves to the Satyr in the Fable.
ST.. THOMPSONN, Agent.
Baltimore, March 1-4-eo4t
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AEssME ~ YJ!D@igAs
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1926.
HWANTED,

A ,chite on colored Buy, asa Carrier Of
this Gazrttc, in one section Of the Ioeon,
and to perform sueh Other duties 4" the Office
ms man be agreed on To one toho can co'ne
,csU Recommended, suitable acages aciH be
pireR.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04
To the Toiers of the Third Ward.

Gentlemen: AS the election of the members
of the Common Council is close at hand, and
as one of the present members OF the ward VIII
not consent to be considered candidate, and
the present. situation of our affairs require that
good management and industry should be used
by the future Council, permit me TO recon-
mend 10 the voters Of the Sd ward, EpMuNp l..
LEE, Esq. to supply the expected vacancy
Il Voter Of the Third Uard
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

A Bill authorising the Governor and Coun-
Gil of Maryland to appoint the Flour lnspec'
tors for the City of Baltimore, passed the
House Of Delegates on Wednesday last; and a
bill, from the House, providing for the election
Of Governor by the people, passed the Senate
on the same day, without amendment.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04
70 the Public.
march 4

In reply to piece publish
Eg@@N@Aed in the Chronicle Of yester-
day, signed Barnum, Davis, Smith,
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Horses for Sale.

Horses for Sale.
- The subscriber offers for sale, Cat prices
eM~OR%which cannot fail to induce persons to
Sh|& purchase> eleven valuable
.N../t SADDLE AND WORK HORSES.
Some of those horses were bred in the state Of Virginia
and others in Pennsylvania An opportunity like the
present seldom occurs for those who wish to procure
these invaluable animals; for in them are united
strength, beauty and agility; to see is to admire them
The citizens Of the town and its vicinity, respect
fully invited to call and Judge for themselves, al the
stables attached to S1T.3RT'S TEAM BOAT no.
TEL JAMES HUGHES.
.Lo Ste
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

No American vessel of war has ever yet en-
tered the por, of Pernambuco, and the Cyane,
small brig, is the only one at present cruizing
in those seas. So totally unprotected is our
commerce, that since the breaking out of hos
tilities. the insurance Of vessels bound in that
direction, has raised from u to 5 per cent.
GPhila. FreemQn's Journal
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04
A Certain Tract fl and,

containing Sixty Acres situate in the county aforesaid,
about mile southwest of Charestown, adjoining the
lands of John A. Washington, Esq and others; or as
much of said land as will be sufficient to satisfy said
Itarson the sum of five hundred and twenty dol
lars and cents, that being the balance, inclu
ding interest, which will be due him on said deed of
trust OH the 25h day of March next as also the costs
and charges Of carrying said trust into sisf, such
dersipned AS trustee JOHN YATES,
Charlestown, Feb. l8-25-ts trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5.
Dausd Shel5y's Executors VS. Thomas Guy-The
argument Of this cause was concluded by Mr..
Jones for the plaintiffs in error.
Henry lFAsr's Heirs, VS. John and Jacob Mein-
tirs-The argument Of this cause was COM
menced by Mr.. Sheffey for the appellants, and
by Mr. Talbot for the appelees.
Moses HAYDEN of New-York, and JEREMIAH
ElKISs, of Washington City, were admitted as
councillors and attornies, and took the usual
oath.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

Ercessius Cold-Or Cape Diamond, at Que
bee, it is well ascer.ained that the cold was at
forty-lwo degrees below zero on the lst inst. a
degree Of cold not known to have before occur
red.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

The New.Yo-k papers state that the Bar
racks occupied by the troops at West Point,
were destroyed by fire on "Wednesday night.
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AUCTIONS.
THIS DAY, AT - O'CLOCK
Valuable Farm for Sale.

~ wish to sell my farm situate in the
DE- county of Fairfax, Va about two miles from
'Sh Alexandra, adjoining the lands OF Robert Pat
+sass ton, jr. A. C. Cazenove, Esq. and Others,
containing BY actual survey One HUNDRED and e'ere,
Heres and three quarters, portion Of which IS covered
with an excellent growth Of timber and wood. Inc
land The purchaser will be entitled to recover from
the owners Of the road, the amount of condemnation,
or have the privilege of closing it, The improvements
are not extensive If not sold by private sale before
the roURTH DAT OF MARCH NEXT, will that day be
offered at public sale, before the door Of the Reading
oom in Alexandria. For terms apply to SAMUEL SnoC.
den, Alexandria who duly authorised to sell the same,
or to the subscriber in Richmond, Va
feb l8-tM4 JOSHUA DOING.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-04

we arc informed that a Treaty has been con.
Guided at Washington, between the govern
ment and that of Central America, and signed
on the part of the latter by Mr.. CANAs, the
Minister from that Republic. The Treaty is
stated to be formed upon the most liberal prin.
ciples. and will without doubt be ratified by
both governments. Freeman's Journal
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0We are authorized to an.

nounce NATHANIEL Tyler, Esq. 4 Candidate for the
sfrages OF the Freebooter, of the County of Fairfax,
to represent them in the next Legislature of Virginia.
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Trust Sale.

DY virtue of deed of executed TO the subscri.
I'D Der the 18th day of June 1928, b! Noblet Her.
bert to secure the payment OF certain sums Of money
therein mentioned due from the said Herbert to Ma
thew Ransom, Esq. Of Charlestown, Jefferson e. Va
which deed OF trust is recorded in the Clerks Office
OF Jefferson County Court, shall proceed &c sell 10 the
highest bidder, public auction for cash. at the Court
House of said county, On Saturday The 25m day Of
March neri,