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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
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witty S."e our years-tey follow each ether like the
knew, the scenes in which once were actors: ,ry ~
pear he!''n the nmd Ike the panor,s of .iah, Vision
'thu.i tie hoy rejoicing in the saiey Of his soul-hr
Nhce o. time cannot move rapidly fof him-he Eoht
81 nope dances IN his syehe smiles of exucc atom @
upon ms lip-he locks forward Ion. wears Of inv Ia,
cn'hc-ls SFt burns within him vcn he hears Of orea
''e'', aT 'Ishiy deeds he wants TO be nonbe lc,.
10 mount t!c hill OF ambition, tread the paths cCInro
!" hear the shout fu?Pausc Lock at hin, agaiu--he I
40" Ill the indian Of lccae has slammed its Yi Ia
"om ms hf""~Gisar sntmcn: has clim,ed The us,,e ne
is ryc-sorrnw has thrown its gloom upom his corn
;enance-le oohs back upon the waking dreams Of his
E"uih aud si2h' fof their fuy-cach revolving wear
seems 10 diminish something from his little stock Of nan
Pihc5S, and he .CovcsihI the season Of you.l-v,t
in pulse ci anticipation heats highs the only season ne
enjoyment WHO is he f:hc aged locks His f,rmis br
ana ioiiers-lo footsteps move rapidly towards tho
ton0--'s looks back upon The pastIis DAYS anpca IN
lave bee" few, and me consacs they vrYc cyiI,.a
IN" snicence o the great is him van the hInri.v NJ
youth "I!y he considers how the gloom of death must
"Ne shadow ;l'c one, and disappointment The ether; tie
$Ui however, lie would finger in ii; still he would ieor,e
' ms days: though he :iy blao,, Of ncv
9" "'sis breath, e tprccd to cxc!a, ~ nayc no
i'aii'r ~ them. A!rw years ofiuiI.i,y
ana pH!', must cousgn him idu;cv oy thu, crnvc-vr
'.S was t'c Gay, TIA grFefous the high sotc how y no
r'2d his ascending path al life Scwr,! with flowers with:
'!t ;io9n. Suc!I IS Ii'iii T.. put suc cauo; be the
ultimate ,iesries o. man,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

i.ere was once little hn";
ileigho. heishs.
Then with him twas swcv, to TOY,
Heisho! hcighc!
lie was then 50 inn-Crrn',
Not rs now, ~ mischief hem,
}rce he came, and harmless ven,
!ieisho! hc'ehr.
iovr is NOW a li.rle man,
i.visko. h,igho.
And Il very saucy one,
Iieicho, hcishu!
jie walks so stiff, aud looks SO sn.a,.
~ il m owned each u, ,idcn's hoalr;
] wisi, he fel, his own keen dart,
He'sho! hcigho!
Love viii snon be growing o,t,
iiaigh". heigho!
Hall hislltc's aIrcady told,
iIcisho! heisho!
When he's dead and huticli too,
What shall We poor m,idrms do:
iam suie cannot tell. Can YOU
ucisho. heigho.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
University Of Virrinio.

ME uc%i session OF this institution will commence o.,
Il the Isl OF February, 1897 it embraces school s.
OF Ancient 'angia ccs, Dad Aoern amsua gc fd Narhe-
,"cs' @ Natural Philosophy, 5, Natural History oh
Ai"Fa phf!osophy 9Th Medicines Law and Govern
mch'wih distinct Professors each. To be received
i''" me school of Ancient Languages tle applicant nst
% cd |" commence reading the higher LA classics
an" hose asoo the same degree in Grce If proposes
20 acquire that language.
For admission into the school OF Mathematics, Natural
Iiiophy OF Natural History, nc well acoua int
t WI" tAe elementary operations of Numerical Aritl.c-
c' with Fractions, Vulgar and Decimal, the cx,ra.-
on o! the Rnasaue any school he must be Is
years at every student free attend such schools;
and such only as he thinks will prepare in, for IL.
line Of life he psoroscs follow
he expenses for the urtnitry session OF ten months al
hall are limited follows, viz.
tuttto't jceS-If the student attends but oun
professor he pays 500; il lie atlcnds two $50
To each; and S25 to each If lie attends three or
more. For fees, say c-s n
A'o"fG, including bedding and fnriiturc fuel, cam
dies, washing and attendance, I,5c On
Renis-For Do;m,ory SO; or hn.f IL t,c.e are
two occupants, 9 IN
P"fiicipa'io" in public aart,ncns, Library Sc Is Go
r. e,,.,. olS %
ioetet Noafg, do do. 40 40
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SCOI'G' AND FRY.
Grocers AMI Commission Merchants.

- 1CS:-' "ittt e>titA AIt=Sijti -fIcECiidIitS,
IL ANfNti taken The coInr Store and W rshousc rr
q z merry tctGitd 10y Nl"ssrs Samuel Dunn {: O.,
respectfully invite !c attention. C.! ,lrig friends and tho
fi'ac !" ihc. present S9c. OF GOODS -coasistr., il,
t'htt ct tie following articles
.te'" o''ea"s and ST. CrnS Su5ar, in haIs and barrel,
Loaf and lump 6iit", assn:,ad qualities,
t'1ni', G:rcm and .aga Coffee,
Jawn:cr. Autjsnn and \. &. Ram.
Ii'.ia"i and Country Gin Madeira ari nii,, y ;r.s
% Rye a"I common I%ijshoy,
Peach, apple aud FreucA DranHr
'!ic fgiai! Aioinss,s in bids Il nd BIS
t;ipo"dcr, im!'c'al and j. H. Teas
Spanish Sugars, Wiling and Wsappiar P5a,r
liti cords and leading liurs sole aid upper LEATHER
y utmrsS ai!SIire' pepper and ginger,
ShIiTci:e coppeTnS, aiiuns au, liz blue,
t1ct,e, ci'coldc, Plu,ms and nl.o,.ls
- i"i'c'''t'" hcst cotton aud wool ca4iis
.';"n yarns, No 5 In Is, Tie Baltimore f,c,br,
~ '"i"w glass, umblcrs and iccaiilrss
I'"f Iron, plough plates and cut nails
English B'iscncd and German steel
i.Ivcfponl fne and ground all;rm s;,Ii iusa.,s
WOODWARD, iron aud wood bound
Mountain clover seed, Family Flour &c Sc
WIN "a general assortment OF China Eartipu AMI ~,
ware which "y "6er hy wholesale retail on the most
stas"naOic terms They having house in New y,,t ~
purchase Their S""s enable tcn 10 sell as ,y az ,c 20,
be bought in this CITY " ~
Country merchants nuj others ~ ~ fad il 10 ,jir i,c
cst 10 sjgG i.cn call " NM
Any produce consigned To licif care wi, r.. ,a,c :;
store o. disposed Of to the best adyantagr
- Al oi'crs promptly attended to-
Jan. 50
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
CONCORD ACADEMY.

/ ..ht- are still few vacancies for Goartlers il, ;
-, ",nafy,, IN which are taught the English, latin
~; ~ french and lali"n Languages rra,anintica,lv
80" 'S Sciences gcnrfal!y the tcrns a.c Silo Tor
'i" an" ui,on, each hoaldcr finding his t,vu he'd
brhd'nS and candles; Sll6 iriicv N. 1,,u.,. h 49,,
7ooscf'1'r, THOMAS Il, COLEMAN, pr,is;rn,.
Near the Bowling Green, ta.c!;,.c CIV
49, = wdt
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

IA ~ be sofa 'r cash, Monday the 9TH day of Pc
W bruary, at ftcnico Courthouse il being CON-, d.
TWO Koy young Nrgoes, q boy and girl Silver watch
hhi Mahogany Hoau'eau, belonging the estate Of br
'"'c Jno' D. Pcmbcr"n. Aud the Saturday foIlovy-
the oh Feb upon the pla niaticn tie said Pe,ubcr
~ INC CounIyo He"rico upon credit or twelve u,or
Inc lhitc '3"wif5 tracts Of land situate in ;ic r,
W o" lthr'c". containing hundred and Gn acre f
dwelling house aud young apple orchard t,rct #, al
Joining TIC lands "l john Hail. and Iho,ay Oic.,' rs,
i''ct ~ Inc County Of Charlie City, co,,iai.rr So
Eny hTG acres, principally III woods, adjoining c an,le
Of ..""af5 Garter Que other tract in said Comfy com
a'ms Ply acrc., with small house upon it-,hc above
tracts OF ann VII be sold asrecahiy tc list wiz aud
therefore be iudsputaJle.
Jan 5 ~
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2e0gsgse&


The following simple ballad sung Mrs. Knight 4:
her benefit at the Park theatre Nev York aud loud
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

4 SOMMIrTED to the Jail of Rncli,rh, 1,-
~ Virginia, as Runaway, the richil dav of NJ
Eeh'oer last past a nesr" named CHARLES lie is
with large wiskcrs has lost two OF his undei cc am, i;
"1'"'M''eu' ms clothing consisted new wool Lat
ease '"eh sEnt dab round jacket, one drab and onr
iF'' P''t {" panta!cons and shoes much worn. ,i..
owner IS requested to come forward, prove property ana
is"c 'i away! ar hr VIII be deal, will as the law dcr
PETER TRICK, Jaor
OF Rockingham County.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
(larpc!iN@s and Iluos.

N7"l I5C-iI'So ',IiU itUgS-
4 y assortment OF fac aud suj,crfnc Carpe,nrs Of
& superior patterns and style, with Heard! lucs to
match, Tor sale at low Yrccs,ay
Nov II N'' 'ri'oN'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

'i't ounSr0er again earnestly requests al versions
'h0e"'cd To the iate Or. Anson BROOKS ~ ,,,lc:.
s'',",c payment lie purposes be in liicin,oni r
iSt 10 inc 'O'h February, during which time he oDes
|" DC '"'e To collect all the debts and settle ,ip 80
Tie estate. /" the mean time Sir. John H. BIa,,, "
receive pas hcnts and grant discharges '
s. WHITEHEAD Adm,
49,.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
Mast and Spar Timber.

NAVY CosmIssIoNnRs' OPFIcn,
Deccn,btr -, 1870
VIZ commissioners OF the Navy will receive Sealed
t."roia'N, Yn'i the 5r February nest. for the sup
~ VI Ia" i3li""in@ Ainst At" Spas Pieces, deliverable ~
ny respective Navy Yards before tr 1T 81 Ju!y,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02
Patent scli-sharpening Ploughs,
.;GGi. .

dtciiL Scit-ohaFPcnln9 lIOughs,
III The Rictmoad PlougA -UrnqfnLosn
OPPOSITE TIE UNION BOTEt.
dt Subscriber respectfully informs his hcrdz and an.
fu""c generality that he is prepared to furnish
.nci1 Win srTpy di the Justly celebrated McCOR-
MiCh PLOOGHs description Of which he deems nr-
stood. ' '''-
nese poUghs possess all the properties other plour
with the important advantage or scTrerovstion ,hercb
SFrsedng the necessity Of sending 10 smith for repairs
BaFS'arc PJoteis, All Of which he will sell a, nricc
T'sPoniins wit" ''s 'imes WILLIAM PALMER
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

iNoFE' fLe professor nf Medicine, by permission Of
' oo"." "i 's'i"s' viii take cw private pupils
7NllNgSi The stuirmls. ~ hircrf thrir sfrhins
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

.He proposals must be madr par cut!c foo and mus
state the nascs of the surotics ~ "S
ne u"'sf when "cIiTc'ea, uniergo lie fnsrcctop
ana measurement agrecaty printer rulrs aJ,l
~ ne Commissioners dated September ls 81 as sac
Used II The several NAVY Yards - ." ~
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-04

deem 1t wtse to abandon ID altogether,
when by timely effort, she might go
vety far towards ensuing absolute suc-
cess, Is question invoking the most
mature reflection.
have the honour to be your most
obedeient servant, JOHN TYLER
The Hon the Sbeaker Of ND IT, Of Delegates.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08
Nineteenth Congress, I'd Session.
WEDNESDAY,, DrCTmRER 81, 1926
IN SENATE.

The bill for the increase OF the compensation
of officers commanding companies IN the militia
Nv service OF the United States, was read
abe third TIME, and, after amending the title. on
motion of Mr.. Harrison. So as TO read giving
hrther compensation 60 officers and subalterns
in certain cases,' was passed, aud sent to the o.
thcr House for concurrence.
Mr.. johnson, submitted the following resolu.
sjon:
Resoired, That the Committee ON the Judicial.
~ be- instructed To inquire into the expediencv
Of modifying aud changing the Judicial system
ot the United States, SO as 10 make the pxecn-
sion laws Of the'seyerai States. for the time be-
ing, the-rnle To govern the Courts of the United
States IN the several States.
The Senate then proceeded TO ballot for the
,,ommiuee of five. on the subject of Private
Faud Claims, authorized by the resolution OF
Mr. Barton yesterday. The first ballot being
for the Chairman. MIR Smith, OFFS c. was ap-
poistcd, and Nossrs- Kane, Bcrrien,' AIcKin-
icy. and Tazeweli, were appointed the remain
lng members
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08
JAMES NAVAL HISTORY

The following extract from a review of James
Naval History, which appears in late Lon
don paper, may amnse some of our readers
Nothing can be more delusive not 10 say dis
ingenious than MIR. james style OF explaining
away The american Victories over us at On
TINS subject, we have already mentioned that our
author entirely loses his wonted spirit OF candor'
Most OF ms arguments make against the cause
he wishes to support, and prove a folly on our
part, and an acuteness, ON the part of the Amer
leans, which justly entailed defeat upon us, aud
emitted them 20 the victories they achieved Tic
tells us, that our men of war were badly man
ned and when captain had coutriyed TO man
ms snip as man of war " ought TO be manned,
the Admiral on the Station would pronounce the
ship too well mann d, - and order a portion OF
her best men to be drafted on board the flag
ship. at her mornings, 10 learn to he idle ana
Worthless, sending in lieu Of them set OF jail
BIRDS, and IA" hands, to make those among
whom they were going nearly as bad as them
selves II tins be true, what doe II prove
more, than thato Admirals bctrav don't IN
derstand their duty and of cor Oh she ener'''
are to be praised, for taking - tage oil OFT
navy. We are next told, that the CREWS were
very inferior to those of Apneri "c ihips in gun
merry, and, nevertheless ,fhe adnorIlty wonld al
low scarcely any sho IT, practhrhg our men
whilst the Amer ian admiralty made an allow
'nce adequate ~ he purpose We find, mofeo-
yer, that ihe, aud Z, captured by the American
frlgate Conlngas.-j had, scarcely exercised her
ere" al the guns Z all and when she did eNei-
else them, 1t was with blank cartridges, wlthou.
any shot. We are then told by Mr.. James ana
he tells us with a very strange simplicity, ud'
the Guerrieres shot, probably from badness
OF powder, fell short of her opponent. whilst ire
American fire was most efficient against nv
Gitcrrere The'Guerrefes .breechings OF n''
guns were, more ver, rotten, and broke the guns
adnft on being fired. Now what does all ms
prove, but egregious Incompetence on cur fa''
IN the management of such affairs, and dcNieray
and talent in the Americans MIR. James ie's
us that one source of the American naval Flc'o
RES was, their firing dismantliug shot-a pu'N
shot; but THESE are so excellent in fight, WY
had we not sagacity to use theml In tracing
the causes ofthe defeat of our tiigates, We ll''u
the loss of the Guerrero attributed 10 the " df''
dent of her masts going" This is a very eoou
story to tell once. But when Inc Java Is cap'n
cd, our Court Martial find that her loss Is to ''
attributed to the accident of her beng ioial.
dismasted. The Macedonian is aso farinfe"
by the loss of her masts aud, beeau re y
mericans had dismounted every carbonate ','
her quarter deck and forecastle, besides sila'''
ing her bull and disabling a great portion -.
her crew before the Macedonian had matefla''
injured her opponent This is like man So.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08
D ON STICo
From our correspondent. |


WASulNGroN Dec. 10th 1896
lift is to bc permitted, and see no reason
why II should not, to judge of Mr., Randolph's
popularity IN the Senate, by the little that has
yet been done in that body. a more complete
prostraton ofinfluence can hardly be conceived
than has fallen TO his lot. Ii is true there are
few, who during the last years controversy Sc
lected HIM as their leader and who adhere TO him
with the tenacity of the ivy clinging round the
decayed oak, prisoning while it gives support.
With these men he is still great. His declama-
tons with them, even should they outstrip in vo-
lcnce his last year philippines will still be elo
quenee; his rawlings still the outpourings of inspi
ration; his abusive personalities, still biting
satire. That this party in the Senate comprises
but small number, and that their opponents
have now powerful preponderancc, is "A mat
ter OF notoriety. But perhaps no circumstance
could more satisfactorily demonstrate the fallen
state of this Senatorial Thersites than the lact
that IN the Whale course of the balloting for the
committees on Monday last he had not above
half dozen votes. | give him in this statement
large allowance, as most of those who Were
present, state that they heard his name called
but four times in the whole day Another little
circumstance | may well mention perhaps
your conclusion upon II may agree with mime
On the FIRST ballot, that for chairman Of the com.
mlttee on foreign affairs, every senator present
voted but at every subsequent ballot there
was one blank IN the box. OF the whole body
who has at any time shown such contempt for
the, senate as to treat with indifference the ap
pointnient OF the committees, but Mr.. Randolph ?
Who but he would, after the appointment of Mr.
Sanford, whereby the relative strength of the
parties was fairly tested, endeavour to show his
disgust at that result and who would be so like
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08
From the Norfolk Beacon, Dec. ~.

The Match Race for $1,000 betireen Eagle and
sally HOpe.-On Saturday, our citizens and
neghborlng friends we're gratIfed according 10
then highest expectations in the trial OF speed
between these two celebrated animals. The NOR
ming was fine, and the beautiful course at Chris
tlan's, in degree sof order, which reflected the
utmost credit upon the gentlemen to whose la
bors the public are indebted in thus particular.
At the proper hour the horses were brought up
on the course, and the mingled feelings of conf
dence and anxiety, visible in every conntcnance,
proved the intense aud general interest in cont
test to be decided between horses of such cclcbri-
ty and equal prctensions. The noble bearing
and high order OF Eagle was beautifully contrns-
ted by the symmetry and delicate proportions Of
sally Hope.
he start was fine, aud the mare led in brill
ant style ON the second round, however owing
10 a severe crt in one of her feet, she obser-
we'd TO faulter and fall considerably behind.
This an anxious interval bat was momeRta-
~ /; the space WAS soon gailantly retrieved, and
from the beginning OF the quarter stretch it was
doubtful to whom the heat would belong until
the last leap when Eagle came out precisely a
length ahead. Time OF running, 3m Is.
The start on the second heat was equally
good, both horses going of in fine style The
track Ofcourse was Eagles, but in few leaps it
W ~ t'ptfg fippf, Slt p"ssiiiS
ahead her competitor with the swlfncss and
grace Of a gazele This heat was desperately
contested the bottom speed OF both horses was
fully prove by the undated vlgor and teemess
manifested on either side. As before, towards
the close, the heat was held in suspense, and
was taken by Eagle, III sOmcw hat less than his
length. Time of rnnnning--3m Sos.
Edgie has thus we'll sustained his high reputa-
ton. But when.Ne considerthe closeneSs fthe
contest, the time Of running, the fact that tine
course is seven yards over u mile and that the
mare carried 3 lbs more than her weight, II must
be admitted that she has made large addition
TO her growing fame.
Upon the Whole the beauty OF the day, the
crowded course, the anxiety OF the spectators
the gcutemanly aud decorous department ofthe
parties Interested in the purse, the iolbearance oil
the winners, and the good feelings OF the losers,
rendered it a delightful spectacle, and gave new
esd that trials Of speed thus conducted
while they are calculated to improve the breed OF
the nobleSt of animals, keep up in fine tone
the old and Characteristic feelings OF tirginians
/ The brig Eliza. Capt. Bukup arrived at New
York, in 10 days from Vera Cruz with vaua
Bile cargo OF cochneal &c. and II 900 dollars
IN specie, Tn United States Ship John Adams
was in port, To sail next day on a cruise.
Capt Buhup informs that Mexican squadron,
consisting ola trigatc with Commodore Porter
flag, two briggs and schooner was To sail from
Vera Cruz about the 9th inst. oGa cruise.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08
04ice ofMe Nev York Go-e,,e NJ. -

Q9re ofMe Aew York Gn-etie. Der y
1otOmb'n.-By the brig Bogota which .rr;,
ed late on Friday night from Carthasr.a a.
have received Ee of Bogota papers 10 the oe,,.
oil October, and proclamation of Bolivar do
Tea at Gnayaquil, translation of which No 40
mex, from which ii will be seen thar he has re,.L
Ell Colombia. We also subjoin a Proclama,,o,
Oh 'he Secretary OF State OF Colombia dated a,
bogota the 6tho November, announc inp his NJ,
pfoach 10 that Capital, which he was to enter q,
the 18th November A letter from Carthapena
ihentous that he restored tranquility in all the
gowns through which he passed.
Proclamation Of his Erceiiency He Liberator mn
ms drrirai on he Coast Of Coi0g,6ia.
"Colombians! The SOUND OF your diseord pen
etrated my ears in the capital of Peru bavo
returned bearing the olive branch. Accent il as
the ark of your sarety. What! is COLOMBIA al.
ready without enemies Are there no Spania,ds
IN the World And even if the whole world were
allied to us, ought we not TO remain submissive
slaves OF the Law and united by the force of Ma.
tional Love?
Il again offer you my services--the services
OF brother. have not desired to know who is
cupable-l have not forgotten that YOU are my,
kindred and my companions ia arms Lem
brace all and extend both arms to press YOU to
my bosom-there shall ye all enier-Grapad
mos~and Nenczueleans-j Just and uniust-aIl Of
the Libcrating army--all Citizens of this treat
Republic
within your borders, there is but one to
blame am the man IL have too long DELAYED
my return. Two friendly Republics, children Of
our victories, detained me, oveJpowered by their
immense gratitude and immortal recompense-I
present myself the victim of your sacrlGce-let
your blows fall OH me--they will be most accep
table to me provided they satisfy your animosi.
ty.
Colombians! am among you, LET the scandal
ofyour outrages and the crime of your disunon
cease at once There is no longer Venezuelan
No longer Sundimarcan--Let us all be Co.
lomblans BOLIVAR
Guayaquil, 18th Sept. 1926.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-01-08

osan ant tesriss'le AZ !. may %. vii ny TO
Europe, aud be- rt~pfnieh there. THEN lei the
reiuiaiion press upon iis heels and destroy IL
reioie. thai the Wee President has met the ca
lunlns as be has done. lie Demands an inses-
iieatiou on this floor, f.et il be granted ~ him,
aud iet justice be done. Mr.. Floyd concluded,
BY moving that the communication Of the Vice
President be referred 10 Select Committee.
Mr. Cooke said il would be rccoilecied by a
number of the members of the House, present,
thai the contract out of which the present ap-
plicstlon grew was brought 10 the notice of the
House on his call When this Rip Rap contract,
a il Is called, was laid before the House. ! ex-
amined II (said Nj. O. with the greatest scrn-
tiny. aud with the closest application aud /
taxi thus occasion 10 declare, that did not DIS
cover the most trivial circumstance going 10
show thai the then Secretary of War was in the
ren,otesi degree improperly concerned in il.
THIS contract wasexainiped by me, not once on
~. b, -four different times, aud Il is just that !
should make this early disclosure that enter
tam not the rcmotrsi suspicion Of improperly
against that officer, ia the transaction. ] shall
most readily vote for the investigation said Mr.
{. but not y ith the view of satisfying my mind
on the subject.
The question then being put on Mr. Floyd's mo-
ton, II wins agreed to, with scarcely dissenting
voice. committee of seven Members was or
dercd and
On motion Of Mr.. Campbell, the Committee
were empowered 10 send for persons aud pa
hers