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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

IhS'iNlA: At rules, holden clerks Office of ,h
superior court of chancery for the Richmond district the
50 day OF November, 1928: Thomas A. Babe pit nra;nt
john y Fleming Isaac Curd and his wife and S5mrt
Dyer, jr and Martha mrs wife, dts -
The defendants Isaac CuEd and Jane his uia and Sa,
ef u and Martha his wife, having eneed their aDu
ahce ana gwen security according assembly and
the rules OF this court and appearing Satisfactory evidence
the said defendants do appear here teni ay of The
January tenn, and answer the bill OF plaintiff and that
copy oil tins order be forthwith inserted rcvsarer
ed IN the city of Richmond for months excessively and
posted At the font door of the capitol in the said city
~ copy. Teste, WhI. g. PENDLETON e .,
NOMhITTED to the jail ofthe corporation of Lyncbbura
- ON the 10th day Of June last runsrray PfIFTsf a
slave who she belongs James NJ and was hi,e
the present year to w F. Carter of the county of Geoh
land SAID slave mad on when committed striped omrs
uc coat pair of shoes and has impeachment In her sreb
and appears to DC about four years She is iaS
nutto and IS about feet3 or inches high The owner
the above slave is desired forward prove orov 49,
charges, and take her away she be dealt win
10 law. SAMUEL BRA NSFOpG 49, VS.
Sept I5 49, '"it s
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
JAMES WINSTON.

|O.hIhLSSfO-N MERCHANT,
HAS ON HAND AND OFFERS ron sALp
ooooo Lbs. of best Snithfed bacon
Aoo barrels N. G. and Potomac nett herrinys
100 do. cider vinegar
SO do mountain family -four
% DO. refined sugar
2ooo lbs. best slaughtered sOal ether, averaging
. 600 % dozen heavy russell upper leather
1000 lbs cotton balling rope
2o'ooO Hacks superior segars
5000 common do.
10 dozen sives different sizes
25 kegs Smthield lard
10 do mountain butter
dozen American castor OIL
10000 5-8 heart shingles
10000 feet good flooring planl,
Glue in barrels, starch
Wrapping and printing paper
Manufactured tobacco, leading lines
Seine Irvine, clover seed
Alexandria crackers,
find daily expect,
500 gallons linseed oil. 13-nar -.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
FOR SITE.

ST. CrciX and New Orleans sura.s
- Ioulc's patent shot, constant supply
HaYni''s nails, all sizes
Coffee, chocolate
Gnnpowdcr YOU g hyson anil imperial teas
Mould candles new, soap
Goshen cheese, nutmcgs
Antigua, Jamaica and northern rum
Atolasses' sweet Malaga Samos, Lisbon Slcrr,
and 'rcneritic wines
Sweet oil, old Irish whis1;ey, Spanish sccars
Half pint tumbers, domllohns
Mems and boys wool hats
Soa and upper leather
French brandy, Holland and country gin
indigo, nutnegs &c. &c.
d. OTIS, DUNLOP d co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
NJ. MYERS

NJ. MYERS
Offers for Sale IN Store,
5000 Lbs cotton yarn
10 tons shot assorted
10 small casks muscat
half pipes Sicily Madeira w.
10 or. casks do wines
or. casks Madeira
ID pipes Cognac
do imitation
30 bbls apple BRANDY
10 do peach
pipes Holland }
10 do imitation Gin
100 bbls common \
3 3D., s. d, q Sis" Sugar
10 hhds
so bbls Wbiskcv
30 do old s. strong
20 hampers Bristol bottles
30 hhds N. r..
,5 20 d. s. l. jaT g. Rum
bags pepper
40 do coffee
80 boxes sperm candles
100 do soap LIST g. 2nd qualities
80 hhds English Island molasses
Imperial. gunpowder and young hyson Teas
100 kegs white lead, &c sc. &c
ALSO
An assortment, suited to the season, Of Domesti,
Goods, such as Linsoys &c. &c.
Dec wit
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
NHoDNRN LAMnUAGMs,

gpHb subscriber respectfully informs the public, and the MEM
bers OF IN" Legislature particularly that he will oTcn
Tuesday, ID o. December, at bis apartments Aliens Lottery
Office Glass for Modem Language comprising TIC French,
~ Tuesday THURSDAY and SATURDAY. week, until tive
first Of Mach Several Gentlemen have already given
he names those disposed JOIN them, will please make
Immediate application.
0 few advanced pupils can I've received in the rst
rcuch Class, which reccs Monday Wednesday and wi
day. of each week. from i o'clock in tho evening and alo
pupils in The Bookkeeping Class which attends
sue same ovcniuys, from ~ O'Clock
dec 2-colu SITPtiEN E,BNAEN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
WEv0 AND sUPEAIoK ARTrCI.as
Hire Received by The Last Prckets, Ueyy ertens;re
supplies Of 49,;
FASHIONABLE BOOTS G.. SHOES.

Such ladies' and gentlemen moccasns or over
socks ofevery kind; of the most comfortable ar
ilcins ever invented; And complete assortment OF
India rubber shoes Leather travelling trunks, with
iron frames, and travelling bags;
Also lafIies French g. American SINNERS trim,ocd
IN every fashion; seaskin q nock-kd walking shoes:
lasting walking shoes. with and without heels SINGLE
ami double vanips, and some lined with India rubber;
fashionable colour.
Gentlemcns superior made fine calfskn boots with
square and round toes, and great variety at every
prce to . 30; inc caskiA bootees of every descrp-
ton, and some very stout; Also, superior DANCING
pumps. with square and round toes and with buckles:
very extensive supply of misses, bows & children's
Boots and Shoes Servants Shoes of every kind
All their goods are warranted.
Seal-skn and Efpir Trunks of every size.
u al The cor.ler u ..g!la and IAN streets
nov Gift
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
GROCERIES.

ne are receiving per Schrs. Diohede, Firfeld Bal
tic s Mary. for sale.
10 Hhds West India moiasses
O"~ do New Orleans do
sc bags coffee
100 kits family mackerc,
nc b6ls potatoes
4 boEes tallor candle
% bbls onions
139 do No. . and mackcrrl
- boxes spermacet candles, first quality
half chests dyson tea
10 boxes gunpowder DO. 10 lbs each
10 pipes imitation brandy. 18th proof
100 sides soalleather, best quality
10 bbls Newark cider
90 casks Goshen cheese
20 bbls Ohio whiskey
231 casks Thomaston lime
bbls, boxes and , hhds sugar
, casks assorted stoneware
cases Websters spelling books.
dc 12-10t DAVENPORT, ALLEN &, co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

Ep UNAWAE.-Was committed TO the ial Of WASHINGTON
county on the 2ith December last runaway slave a
niunto man, who calls himself JOHN MDANIEI about .
years OF age ect9 inches hghhas small his cl,
eye Had ON when committed drab domestic AMI
pa ,aoons Wilmington striped wacoa, and old white fur
hat Says ne belonged to William m living Falmouth Va
aud was sold to John Daily, living somewhere South
The of said slave requested come and take him
eway, or he will be released according 10 law.
dec s--2tc CHRtST'N NEW OlIEE, Ir Sheriff.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

N AND FOR SALE.-ihc subscriber Offers for sale
small farm in tine c"'ny o Gloucester, lying on Yor river
few m'es below Gloucester Town, containing hundred
and oriyhve acres tudcpcudcnt Of island in the river
This place noted for hnc and oysters and has ON IL a
spring Of gnot wdrr Tho Improvements of dwelling
house &c suited On small family For terms (which viii be
accommodatng) apply ~ Mr. Richard Thornton Gloucester
or W the undersigned, a. H1rovcf HirTOR DAVIS
S0f ~ -,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
Mr.. WARNER w. PRICE,

MIR. WARNER w. PRICE.--As YOU er, n Monaco
- s,en OF yirina and have agent known me- tax
ho 'na'' snai at the following places and periods,
rs Tavern, Cumberland county OH the frs, Saturday in
January nsNt at William Newonsjr buckingham county Va
Gu m uru saturday IN SAID january next aud trccnsbug,
Green county, Ky the 10Th of Jan neat proceed 10 take the
depoons and aavits of smdy witnesses read as EVIL
nence IN SUIT IN the county of Cumberland in chauce
IN which avn plaintiff and you and Others are ciefndans
nov iS-wot JOHN 4. WILLIAMS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

MEAl..-Ihc subscriber has on hand, and Will be
constantly supplied with Meal OF superior quality
IN bags of bus. each intended for families and fur
Shrd nj the lowest market price; any orders address
e" to Dr. SAM Peasants or myself viii be- attended
10. WM. J. CLARKE.
i''c. y
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

TO Planters Of Io6qcco on James River.
NOTICE is given, that all Tobacco intended for stocku,
warehouse, arriving IN the BASIN, will, if desired
cetve Into the Fire ProfWachouse OF the subscriber fronting
Gle BASIN and adjoining Shocko free expense fdrayagc
aud receipts granted by the Inspectors Shocku without
Tier expense To the owner vhen called inspection or sam
llns than would occur il delivered into Shoe
h Ample insurance has been effected upon stored
III The house above named w. l. NORRIS.
dec8 40, :.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
DANIEL WlLLER

Daniel WILLER
OppoSite Inc Jrion Hotel Offers for Stye
S1sss toSes Tin Plate j cr"ss
1000 los iron wire from. no G, t}It9.-
90nO lbs Russia sheet ran
5000 los double and sing. rolled E,,olisb iron
He will also keep constantly on hand n ,ennrni ne
sortn"ht OF Tin Ware, also Noodles Patent Portabl,
ovens Tor baking charcoal firrnaccs The nhoyc
article VIII be sold as low they can be bought in
this market. lin g = ms n -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

Also Mt the same time and place. virtue ola Deed of rs,
secuted to the subscribers the 3ls January last by George
NoolsOn of the County of Buckingham the pposS of %
mig the payment of sundry mentioned We an
sell Tor cash the following property, slaves Aallay
Amanda Ceila and her children, with auv additional in
crease OF said females; no gig household and
Kitchen furniture, &c Such title may possess by virtue
OIL he Deed aforesaid, VIII be conveyed The purchasers
Dec l, 1G28-dIt-wit JOSIAH EEAKE, IT. Trustees
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

EtNREOEHICk 4. MAYO, BOOk-BINDE{, IAN.
a Doors beiol0 The Ben IdDcr respectfully informs public
that lac sh carries the Book binding All branches and
hopes by ms experience workman portion
patronage Blank Books executed to order, Books
bound to any pattern lie faitcrs himself no causc
o making long statement of the and acic which
orders he rcccIve shall be done executed
generous public, doubt has long this peced and
proved ms Workmanship in thai line of business events
he shah nj all times be glad or itcr improvement 10 com
pare the execution of any work with amy line of
business the CITY OF Richmond elsewhere Its
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

III ARWOOD SCHOOL.-This School win terminate
the I'm OF December, and recommene for ensuing
year the ih OF January The of instruction will include
s" Iei.nanShp, Arithmetic, Practical Mathematics, Ge-
oraphy, Bellies Leitres Moral Phosophy History Con,uosi
"n, "n ihe tlglIsh and Latin Languages The terms
u3!u tuition washing and lodging during the scholastic year
Of ten mooth win be SlO5 or 500 if the student Furnish og
. an s{5eris VIII be charged from their commencement 10
me 10Th OF December, scholastic wear will
end have employed Latin teacher if my patronae,
should Justify IT. shall endeavour obtain my pre-
sent coadutor Captain William Barber Letters addressed
lion. q TSCYFTr
NOV ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
COTTON YARNS, COTTON YARNS,
n ErO,,l the PnzrLntnn Cnttnn Enctnr.,


4 FuRTHEa reduction in the price of Joseph Hey
woods cotton yarns, has this day taken place. The
Subscriber having made arrangements with Mr. Hey
wood, will be regularly supplied with all numbers ;hut
unnecessary to dwell the superior quality of this
yarn. Those who have used it invariably give it a
decided preference any other spun in this State
or any imported from the Northern Factories. sim
gle trial Is sufficient To establish the truth OF this
sertion. Mr. Heywoods prices for yarns will, OH cx-
aminng the following list be found to be lower than
any others sold in this State taking into consideration
the great difference in the quality. Good clean white
cotton will be received by the subscriber in exchange
for cotton yarns ut the prices hereto annexed and the
highest market price allowed for tie cotton.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

pEIlHt M--or the Adventures Of Gcntlaman-
n "a complete gentleman, who according to Sir
Fopling ought TO dress we'll dance well fence we'll
have genius for love letters and agreeable voice
Tor chamber"-ErIERAC in , volS.--.Iust publish
cd, and for sale by I
dec l2--ts l. H. NASH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
Cotton NInchincru for cnIe

toHoa NIachinery for sale.
J." E offer for sale quantity of second hand Cor
~ Ton MAcHrNERY, say $40 7hrostie SDindIes
WIN preparation of every description for putting.
said SPindes into immediate operation.
dec SIS CUST.f.lN & .aNDREH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
City Dyeing Establishment.
COyneI. ~ l8h nd NInin .Sfrecte.

corner ~ loHl anu JHdin Streets.
HINES " HLhILEY present tluir thanks 80 the ci
zeis and public generally FOR share patronage, aud
assure Them that no ciOrt shall be wanting coIni-
acc they have added such machinery their establishment
wa! enable them 10 finish goods equal to imported they warrant
an Their cour-, which nr bdmncy and durability, have been
pTonoun '' Joy competent u'ig' equal tho Chnpsc-an
ihoy woutd remind he acs id their silk aud SATIN Lsc.
ripped as usual They also continue clansc bleach dye
ncrllo shawls lcshGn bonucis, tcu mems cioth,.
soued dyed c'ycd and repaired with nracss and de
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

Richmond, 4th Dec, 1898.
Good new white seed cotton will be purchased at
the Factory, for which the highest price in cash viii
bn given, will ne received IN exchange for cotton
yarns or ginned for the customary toll
DC 5--w4t JOSEPH HAYWOOD.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

and merchandise ofevery kind
Orders for Balances of any size, or Scale Beams, or
Tor any part OF the apparatus, will meet with prompt
"tteh'oh' WIN. J. CLARKE.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

MRS. JOHN G.. MOSBY has taken the house
IVA lately occupied by Mrs Higgmbothara on 9Th
Street, the Second Presbyterian Church, and is
prepared to accommodate such of her friends may
favor her with their company, with Board, OIL the
'tsuel terms She wishes to engage SIX eight
Mcnbers ofthc Legislature with or without families.
nov 27 1Nt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

EUST RECEIVED--Syms' waterproof patcui
- MoccGsuis, for ladies and gcntlonon.-Also, gen
tlencns calf shin Boots squarc-oe Boots with Indio
rubber lining between the seals, for s.. Together
hoys and chldrens Boots Bootccs and Shoes at very
reduced prices at the corner Of Main and 18th streets
by GRANNISS, SON d BROTHERS.
doc CTS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
Patent Balances.

KNIiE Subscriber, Agent
Il for the Manufacturer
IN Boston, offers for sale,
Pntent Balances and Scale
Beams, OF various sizes; and
will furnish TO order, Money
and Apothecaries' Scales o.
Weights, Of all sizes; Plat
form Balances and common
BeaIns, for weighinr hay
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
SOLE LEATHER.

600 Sides heavy oak tanned leather, from slauph
ter hdcs--iust received and for sale bv
ccl'-3t OTIS, DUNLOP d. Co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15

G7RUST SALE-By virtue OF deed of tt eycciIIed -,
the subscribers the 3lst January last by Edmund An
ueo George oodson, and F. Bigge-s which deed is of
record hte Clerks office of the County Courts of Henirco and
we shall sell for cash Monday the 22d inst
al asuF Mills mthe said county Buckingham FIVE slaves
ow Daniel Charles, jacob Silvey aud Tame with the IN
crease Oh the females If any;the of horses cattle and
eepihe crop OF com and fodder; wagon and cart panta
ton tools &c Acting Trustees such tile vl be given as i
vested in MS By the Deed aforesaid " -
- JOHN GARTH, On
December Is; JOSIAH LEAIIE, IT, trustees.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
FOR HIRE.

4 HAVE for hirc good servant woman, who is
good cook. washer and irOner also, little giYl
capable OF nursing child to put out her food and
clothing. GEORGE HENDREE. b
DO 20 q
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
safe at Wm, n. Etswhytsonn's
BOOK STORE.

SpEcrAcLEs in gold, silver and steel frames; Spv-
49, glasses Microscopes, Thermometers, Compasses,
Mathematical instruments, Globes;
Fen and Pocket Knives, in great variety: Sword
ana other Canes gold, silver and steel Pens; ever
POINTED and common Pencil Cases; fancy and pain
Snuff Boxes; W P'
300 realms. OF Fools-cap, Letter and other Writinr
sapers' from "a to dollars per reaa and all kinds Of
Elegant Spanish Guitars well chosen and for their
Holns; OF superior and ordinary qualities: Flutes
fiageolets: Violin Bows and Strings, Guitar and Pr
aho-torte Strings. The newest Music Music Books.
and Paper; ''0 80
Blank Books of all descriptions, suitable for ner-
chants and county court clerks, made of s,pcr,or
materials, IN the best manner
Greek. Latin, French, Spanish and ENGLISH School
Books; Bibles, Testaments and PRAYER Rooks Psoin,
ana ytnn books, for all denominations of christians
N g. Orders from the country attended to pune
[ niI ana Books ruled and bound to any pattern
old Books rebound Spectacles and Optical Instr,l.
ments repaired. NoyII
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-12-15
UATk NELSON.

E1'tHA5.sf 3CiiOOL.-A School yyI rec opened on tie
= h Of uuay next, the residence subscriber in
the county II New Nen under the Miss flurth Bacon
All Inc Oichcs O good English educatiui VIII be taught and
undivided attention gwen manners and morals
conlcc1 o e ,c IL will b. exclusively for females, Is
limited "a IemS, iUf board iuton lor u e,s on
Of To- .-uths $50 oue-hlf tn be PAID on da, cf
August, the balance the '+th of de here will
vacation irom the iJu Of Angus, the 10Th OF October
JOIN .. ClOiTON.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1828-03-22

mcnt--perhaps I should call it an appcnL-th,t has
oeen introduced into this discussion with great and
marked emphasis. We have been told sir, ia a Of
numph that the bill before the Houseis People
b.u IN sncetc and unaffected Difference for the
VIII OF the people, when fairly ascertaned yield
member on this floor. man in this community =
hwas one OF the earliest political inc les that nbi
DC" IN my youth, and has grown with my srowth and
strengthened with my strengthael had SUI fiic
evdchce to satisfy that the majority OF the people
Aihomare were DESTROYS of the passage the bill we
are discussing, woua--not cote fer the bill sir for
entertaining the opinions do the constitutional
question, should hold mysc If Re, jured do So
but would at the mo ent such evidence ~ fur
hished, vacate my seat this toor and ailoi d TN
constituents an opportunity OF selecting representa-
tive whose opinions in accordance with their un
ms SIR is tic most that the constituent has nigh;
'eque OF inc representative II Is IKE least that the
representative Is bound do when he the mi for.
tune 10 find himself at issue. a co,.stHutiosak
2IcStian with those who have made him the .ua,
OF their righis and their interests
But, Mr. Speaker, cannot discover the n-nt
claims OF this BIN TO the popular cognomen gen
yemen arc so fond o besowing upon it Regarding is
as an anon that, as the People the OF all
power the only legitimate Object of all legislation the
good Of the People. had supposed that every law we
passed, might, with equally sict prop,,ty, be called
'thc Peoples law
But Sir, where is the evidence OF the grca, anxiety
oil the People ioY the passage OF this Blu: have
heard mo pubic meetings on the subject SEQ no
petitions crowdng your Table in its ia, our and SO fat
aS my own observation, extends, that among the
people whom IN pat represent, have
% ever having heard The SUI iect mentioned, by
a"ye's except upon occasion, when respectable
'e."oue'-."oo only being presenteNprcs,cd some
G|' al tue iaiuc Of the Bill duns the last session
r,u me only arSun.c that ieculIrct he Its
'a'o"r' was the Inconvenience OF gng suois ON
every corner oil the district beio the commits
''e' ae inc seat 1.-THE Chancery Court. for u settle
neht OF their accounts We may ie,t assure ed 81,
dt whenever the People become anxions for the adop
" o''"' or any other measure, they sill speak
i.'''. not III low and murIDured whispers, out in
voice 'hat shaH resound througho land and that
VI" larry ooedIenoc wherever is heard. I'm the alb
"ce OF all niication of the viii my constituents on
7 hall 1 hat
conscience approve ~ '
nave done, SIR thank the House for their kind
~ paehl nduigence, and trust they will do me the
justice 20 believe, that have entered into this di, GU,
no' IRON the silly vanity of suppo-ns that any ar
Se"- was capable OF urging likely TO make
i'se convert to my opinions, but for the humble
purpose o. exp aiming aud far can Of iu.lifyng
the vote feel it my duty TO give '7
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1828-03-22
TIE VIRGINIA Advocate

Is Published crcry Saturday at 50 per annun,,
i,eyaJle an adcGnce.
No subscription ~W be discontinued until all
<rredrases paid, but at the discretion The Editor future 20
sy dseontiauaaee precious to .hc rpaion Of The ~ m BE-
considered ns~ engagement.
Advertisements not exceeding INirtecn LINES
q printed matter nil be inserted three for oac Doilar and
soeayoe cents for Sujeasa: ones in
proportion.
The numbcr IF insertions must be notcd on the
ms or advertisements w Be eoaiaacI cti aeeordn sy
Chaecery orders not erceehny tara squares, or
peatyosiS iiacs, oiH Be pa'Lstel for fee dollars.
o. 1N letters aii -Ssea 10 Tie EAtors mast BE-
gos. paid, or they 1Rk M: Dc attended
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-08

now appear as distinct people, both OF whom
reside In Maine. the Passamaquocies, con
sisiing of about $40, who live the banks OF
the Schoodic, or Passamaquoddy River; and
the Penobsools, residing on the Penobscot Nj
yer, whose numbers are estimated at about 27o.
They retain their ancient language, and to a
consider able extent their migratory habits
They are nominally Catholics; and are ocoa-
sionally visited BY Priest Of that denomlna>
ton from Canada. They are averse 10 all al.
templs at innov alton upon their old HABITS. ana
regard with suspicious eye The piois ehof's
Of Christians. There are some intelligent anu
respectable men among them, but the majority
are addicted 10 int importance and are not a
shamed to beg. Their rights are respected BY
the Government Of the State, and they are an
nual!y supplied at the public expense with
certain quantity Of provisions and clothing
They are as yet mostly tree from foreign i'd
mixture.
Nc,O York.-Numher, 5,ls4. Land 246, 675
acres. The Indians in this state are mostly
descended from the celebrated cuniederacy of
the Six Nations, made up Of the lroquois aud
OF the Iurcoraras who emigrated from North
Carolina. Thev live on the several reserva-
tons of land which were secured to them, when
their territory was coded 10 the United States,
and they still speak their old lang uage, though
most of the Men undersan English. They no
longer attempt to live exclusively by hunting
aud fishing, but have been Obliged 10 turn their
attention more or less TO agriculure.-Fery
laudable exertnns have been made by Con-
sress, the New Yo;k Legislature, and by vail>
Gus benevolent Societies and Individuals, to
suppl them with agricultural and me chanlcai
implements, and to- teach them their use, and
also 10 furnish them with the means OF moral
and religious improvements