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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06

The ai"Uaat due on contracts. and lie WORK
thai remainsIo he completed aud executed with
the probable expense, is rs follows
Due 10 Samuel Richards In Philndel
PIMA, balance Of $500
The completion of the water wheei,
forebay, &c 800
The laying thu raising main fran
the pump house 10 the reservoir,
distance of22o0 feet. 1900
he completion of the dam 1870
The Completion of The Reservoir. 600
The LAYING Of the pipes through ii
aud 3D. street. 1900
The laying OF inch main pipr, 400
Sll,so0
The height OF the dam Is fixed ai eigh, feet ~.
sove the surface OF the water In the Little
river, and is TO be constructed OF timber in the
form of crib work filled with stone, aud cover.
ed with white oak plank The ahuimen,s OF the
dam will be masonry, and raised TO the necessa.
~ height.
The committee are still Of opinion that the
work will be successfully completed within the
original estimate OF $4,000.
}. VICTOR. Chnrman.
hihe Common COunciiof LynehLVg, Aprii
Sd, ls29-Ihe foregoing repoti was submitted
TO, the Council, received and ordered 10 be fl
led Tcste D. ROBES, elk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
TWENTY THREE NEGROES

Consisting oftwenty fellows, two lads anf one
women. among whom are one mil wright OF
great value, having been NJ the trade about
Twelve wears threc -four barrel coopers, two
mill rs aud Xix boatnen. The others are plan
iatinu hands.
TERMS. -Twelve months credit from Gay
of sake. Bond uith approved security will he
required
The sale will he continued from day TO day
until the whole are sold. Should the day APP
pointed lac ualavorable the sale will commence
the frs, fair day thereafter -
AIT. b. CREHSHAW
Virginia Minis, April 6. "'ds67
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06

This malady epnl.,ue, 10 spread. in Amelia
...s,,.,6ela. Hanover. &c. We arc happy to
,hat nncase has occurred in this place nor
N the surrounding country
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
PARIS & LONDOE
etIPrRB
HANET GOODS
UST opening. a npgb assortment OIL
q Fancy articles, amongst Them are the fol

owing
Bead Riiioiles
Silk do
b. ad Purses
.,lk do
Guard Cha Us great IA
iitiy
Musical Work Boxes
lTtperbl
DO. Snuil Boxes do
Alabasier Ornaments
DO. Ink stands
Pistols, double barrel
DO. single do
DO. Percussion Locks
Do. with Bsyonets
Cologne Water. great
rditiv
Antique OIL do do
Essences, great p1rieit
| Odvrs do dc
Scissors superior )gred'
variety
Pen Knives, (Roger's.
real, great RARELY
Pocket do do do DC
Chess Men
DO. Bonl,is
Drait or Checker
| Boards
Segar Boxes, great ia
rely
Ink stand DO n
l.oios or Keno
Dominos
Hunters Bottles, pari
Gus sizes
Leather do do d.
kilicule Clasps
Parse do
Salad Spoons d Fork
Mustard Spoons
spirit 4. Acid Proven
snuff Boxes, great aar
ETY.
Magic Lanterns nssor
ted sizes
Rose, Lavender aud q
rnnge Flower water
rtrg sup.
tceeinl,leIiouge
Vin,gnr Of Rouge
Together with u gren,
not herein mentioned
DC. now on hand, IL I
the variety better thai
All the articles are 4,
prices.
March 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
Declaration of independence.

When in The course of humnn events, " nv
become necessary for my faroriits to dsso'v.
all connection NTH ioiis aud other places OF
close confinement, aud TO he exempt fro" all
criminal prosecutions whatever u decent res
peel which hold for mankind, nmpcls them 10
a separation. hold these truths 10 be seil-eV''
deni, tina, Judges aud Grand jories have been
hnrasscd without measure, TINT scnrms ~ oD''
Gers and witne@ts have been pe,ple1ing my PEG
pie aud threatening their liberties. !, therefore
" Dame fortune do hereby declare" Fortune
Cottage" free and Independent, granting power
IN my name 10 mike contracts, sell prlses, pay
cash promptly, and 10 do nil other acts thugs
which independent LOTTERY Offices may OF r'S",,
do aud Tor the supper, OF this ieel"m'o"'
pledge to customers good i"eh IN the following
splendid scheme
Washington Consolidated l. ottory,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06

NIorlCE-Mr. Boyd Miller, surviving pare
u n,r of WIN. Brown & Co,--Sir as you are
not an inhab tant Of this Commonwealth take
this mode of notifying You, that on Saturday
the 2nd day OF May next. at The clerks Office Of
Amhers, county court, betceen the hours OF ten
O'Clock and sun set, shall proceed TO take the
aitidayi,s OF Hill Carter md others, 10 be read
as evidence on the trial OF an injunction granted
by the county court OF Amherst, ana removed
Nv .ertiorar,' 10 the Superior court Of Chance
~. for the Lynchburg District. Wherein | am
complainant, aud Yourself, WIN. Armis'ead q
others are defendants. CHAS. G. CARTER
April q. f"oI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
MAKsHAL's SALE on LANDS.

MAksHAL'S SALE or LANDS.
1DURSuANT to n decree OF the Superier
* Court of Chnneery, for the Lynehbnrg
District, rendered on the 18th day Of October.
1923. In u cause bcteca Pleasant Murphy
Pr. agains, Henry Brown ST.. aud Samuel Ga,
tor. Dci,s the undersigned Marshal of tie
said court. will sell on the premises. in tue
county oi Bedford, an Thursday the 10Th day o
February, 1899. II fair, II no, the nex, fair day
thereafter, nj auction, for cash, one tract o.
Land, on which Pleasant Murphy now resides.
lying on Goose Creek, containing five HUNDRED
and eleven acres. Also, tho interest OF sni'
Murphy In u t,nei or parcel Of Land. continuing
fifteen acres. There are certain restrictions and
reservations. made IN the deed OF trust, convey
ing the above Lands which will be made knoSr
on the day Of sale. 1. A. HOLCOMBt
Jan. 20. ,ds37
NJ The above sale rs postponed I'LL Wedncs.
day The 10th day Of April. On which day .if fair,
ifnot, the ncii fair day thereafter, IL will take
place. L. A.. H., NJ.
Feb o.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
Declaration of independence.
FREEDOM OBTAINED.
And prizes expected ut
"ToRTUNES COTTAGE -

!" IIENEAS, by fh't Htt OF w" f"b.'"
w Legislature, granting 10 Lottery senue's
u license 10 sell Foreign OF Domestic Tickets
be II known thur Fortunes Cottage Is pre-.
pared with the necessary credentials In con'o'-
nifty with the said act. THIS cheering news
having reached the golden mansion OF " Dame
Fortune" she rejoiced aud was ereeed'ngiy
giad aud all the little Goddtsses rejoiced around
her--.he rose with majestic mrim, and promo n
ccd the following
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06

H2OR HIRE, a woInsn, good cook d washes
H. well. u fpNhfr information Apply d.
III. On-s Sprt2 q
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06

Grecian Liquid Rouge
Pomaiums. great ware
~, In polls aud rolls
Razors. old English
DO Pudsrs
DO q blades to J han
die
yer eller's Brushes
Vail do
Penfl Counters foe
whist, Vdrious Kinds
English Dice, bcaa,ilui
ivory, for Miniatures
'clrRON sup. qualii "
very cheap
Iravat Stitinefsor plis
Otto or Oil Rose,ftss
inc
Ion Cymeni
Ion Rhodi
'IWnich Ribbons
BELT do
Percussion Caps
lplain aud Cut tsIaes
| Smelling yiaIs, grsas
variety
Necklaces
Ladies osersloes, yefy
good
Canes
Fishing Canes
, Sword Genes
Riding Whips, variety
Fancy Slntes
Fancy Glass Pictures
small
for Ladies' To-
leltes, hena,iial
Tobacco bosss
5 Powder Paas, seyefis
kinds
; Fancy Soups, greai ~
II rie,y
Genilemrns dressing
= Boxes. beautiful
Night 1npeIs
. l',n-Cushions
3 Thermometers, gfeR
variety
Dirks, 4 &c. Gc. &c. BIO
Of other articles
My stock OF Medicine
he largest ~ the State, H.
any llonse Ia the | nion
,ilere,l NJ the very lowess
E.OW Ell DAVIES
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
JONATHAN CHRISTIAN
JOIN CARSON. u.
.lD,IN iIENDER son

Rep~t of the Watering Committee.
The period having arri9cd when II is proper
Tor the Watering Committee To present To tine
Common Council fIynchburg, the condition
oflhe Water Works, they la, leave 10 pre-.
sent the following report. embracing detail
of the expenses already incurred IN the prog
ress ot the work aud the probable ami which
viii he necessar. fnr the completion of tins III
terestina undertaking In doing which they
cannot iu' express iheir high qualification IL
being able 10 suite thar the work is 81 lar al
vanced as TO Justify increased Confidence IN lis
successful completion during the present year
The cast iron pipes. ulnp anc o.
Their ariic as contracted for, and
necessary for the completion of
the wu'k have been nil received.
The estimate VI the cost OF which
us furnished by Mr.. Stein and
presented to the Common Couu-
Gil in March, 1928, was 81 bG} 50
The actual cost IL 579 ~
Difference only IA "a
Aud the works which have been executed, are,In
general, within the estimated cost. as pre- sent
ed by your Committee in their last report.
Tue whole amount o disbursements
up 10 the present date, including
the several sans paid for the wa
ter power and privileges, settles
for the location Of the pump
house, canal and reservoir. is %, $50 Al
For detailed view Of the application Of the
above sum TO the variou' contracts and purcha-
scs of machinery materials and payments made
for labor, &c. we beg leave 10 refer thr coun.
Gil TO the general statement and account .f the
thurman oflbe Watering Cammi''ee he-rw'.s
presented
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
THOS DlAON,
SAM. ARNlolEAD.
SAM. CARE ND,

Which report being made was adopted '"d
ordered TO form Il pari "fthc proceedings Of this
meeting.
Ord"rrd that the proceedings 81 this MEETING
~ signed by the Chairman and e.retar! aud
that the Editors o the Lynchburg trgIn'an
ipilersoran Republican, Yirgi.la AdVo1
{ te. Richmond Enquire aud Con.'i IL
tional Wing, be requested TO give these lr"'ee.
dnes an insertion in their respective papers.
Ordered that this meeting do NOW adl'nIn.
THOS. DIXON, th'u.
5. ARMISrEAD, sec'ry
w, the undersigned, three out ofsix lth're
not being majority PRESENT. oi the Backms-
ham delegation, do hereby approve Of lhf tore
going proceedings aud unite in recommending
the aboVr uamed Candidates 10 the COED PEG
pie ofthis district, aud particularly 10 our i'm
mediate con ,flIueuis.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-04-06
Soda w alter
:HEWSON'S OFFICE

~ 7 70 ~
We're the drawn numbers IN the Providence
Lottery. 9TH class. Renew YOUR small prizes M
HEWSON'S, Lynchburg
April g.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

Mr.. EDITOR: The remarks you made on
Wednt sdsy iasI. concerning some recent de.
nredations committed on the craft and smai'
vessels in the water. Of the Chesap eake bay, ov
The Usi,ed States Revenue Gutter, aGii"g as Is
prrsum, d under orders from the Treasury De-
par,men,, were perfectly jss'. bu, you did MOI
rreat The matter in as serious light as u ae
served tn be. This is the first time, since nv
rec oIlrc ion that tn Z s vessels haze assu"''
ed The character Of marsudeIs, aud deprsddfors
If The Governmen, had &C ted fairly or even hon
estlv, it would have given public notice, that
!, n'ended to put hrs law (if there is such a
law concerning blaek serns s. white L,trrs INFO
fore Ba, il sole upon Us like th,ef IN the
nights" as you sid, "the hawk. OF the I'ea'u
~ pounced upon US, and bore off our tin's IN
their ,sions." The lives Of the Graf smen III
the river have aciu.iiy heen put in j. pordy.-
Oae Captain being hailed. as he thought, by
persons having no authority Ia s'op him, had
three balls fired at sim from The Revenue CUT
ter should like 10 see a calculation m AIDE, oil
how much the Government has gained by the
late invasion Of our waters; j, would br some
ers,i6ca ion to SUFFERER
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

10 The House on Thur,dsy, upon mo,,.
to refer that part of the Messogr rel.rre n II.
claim Of Commodore Drcaur'. heirs ~ -,
Naval Committee
MIR. Chiffon said that he doubted vhcr,,
exer,iou 10 reform HE abuse, which had ,m,..
ceptibly crept into the government. would >.
continue to prove in fec uaI Hr, ihd, id~,r,
however, was determined, regardless Of II, -,
iima'e winch might be set on hi. ffor,. ri \.
IN or on Of the House, with unsa,e,i.s ,o,.
stancy, To advoc lie what he esteemed ,,L
whiic, with urtiring zeal and und.un,ra H.
ness, he would expose what was r,id,oL
wrong IL by ,Lis course h. Inh-ri,ed no o,-.,
blessing. he should, at Iras:, enjoy an il. Il
consciousness OF having discharged hi. dur
TO lis Creator, himself, and his country II.
claim iE question had been so-mny vo,rd m
On by tire Representatives Of thu People, s,i
he could MOI b. mistaken when he s,ser,i
that it had been promptly rejected H,,v
no reason 10 change his opinion upon the SUBJ
jec', he saic he thought il unn, cessary 10 q,
gage In re inves iga'ion Of h, matter.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

Some changes have been made in the Con-
mitrces OF the Senate.
The Commi,iee on Private Land Claims,ps,
consists OF Messrs. KAsEs, BARTON, BAns.m
SpRAGuE and GRUNpr.
The Comm'tee on Pensions, consist, 6
Mess's. FooT, HoLMrs, MARKS, CHASE al
CHAMBERS
The Select Commitree on so much Of Il.
Presidents Message as rIa'es % the disp u
u OF such portion Of he rev npt Of he Uni.
ed States, IS, sf'er the extinction OF lhr pubr
deb, may not be.wanted for the usual txe,r.
cies Of the government. Consists Of MESA
DICKINSON, SANFORD, WooDBuaY, Bms.t
and GRUMPY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

Ma. Eprroa:-I, has been defer mined In ma
nv places, where the executive has appointed
officers, contrary tothe wishes OF ,hr people,
70 pe,itiop the Senate Of the United Safes a.
gains, confirmation Of said appointments
This course is, in my opinion, perfectly cor
rec, and prooer. would ask then, il such !,
measur. could not be carried into effect ke'e:
If an, one officer has been placed into power
se,in,, The conseu, and wishes OF bis fellow e.
,izen., and 20 the Injury and detrimen' OF his
poor ne,ehbor, ! call upon the intelligent and
indepsnden ci iz-ns Of Alexis ndris, not to let u
pass by without expressing their protest IN
decided wav. 1t is my opinion, that The SEN
ate will paw some respect 10 our opinions, al
though they are mauefs Of so li''le consequence
with the President. MERCA l'h
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
Notice.

1--WE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
the public, that he carries on, al his old stand south
SIDE OF K"g's,reet nearly opposite the Mechanics
Bank, Alexandra, the
Saddle. Harness. & Trunk Business.
IN ALL ITS Y4RIOUS BRANCHES.
He tenders his grateful acknowled gements to his
friends and the public, for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them, and begs leave to assure
them. thu with the aid OF the best workmen and an
simple supply of the most choice materials he will be
able render entire satisfaction those who may please
to favor him with their business either by order or
sonal application. 81
He has hand at this time. and will continue to keep
large assortment OF the following articles wholesale
and retail, on tine most moderate terms:
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality, stuff flaps
DO do do plain
DO do common do
Ladies' do best and common
Plated and steel -bitted brides of var;ous kinds
Plated and steeLmounted martngales
Saddle-bags Of the latest fashion, and common
Velsses and carpet travelling bags
Plated.moun,ed carriage harness
DO gig harness
Brass and japan. mounted gig harness
Plated brass, and japanned mounted cariole hsr
Wagon. cart, and dray harness
Fire buckets and halters
And also general assortment Of
Elegant Hard Leather Traveling Trunks,
And great variety of
Plated steel and brass spurs
Plated steel and brass birdie bits and strrups
Saddletrees and buckskins, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neatly covered with hop buck and ..,s
skin. and quilted at shortest notice
Old saddles, harness. and trunks of all kinda rena;
ut the shortest notice.
nov 81 JAMES yANsANr
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

II 10 be hoped .ha: something will be doa
this session, for the surviving soldiers Of =
Revelation. As Mr. Adams said Of the 'g
ers Of The Declaration, " like the phrophsE
books Of the SybiI, they increase in value n
they diminish in number, and we shall se''
have no more, on whom to beslov the grsi.'
Of generous freemen."
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
Cash for Negroes.

"E wish to purchase ONE HUNURED LIEEL Y
W NEGROES, of both sexes. from ~ 10 IS wears
ct age field hands also, -chsnics of every drscrp
ton Persons wishing to sell would do we'll to give us
call. as we are determined to higher prices for
s,s'es than any purchaser who is may be here
after in this msrket
ANY communication in writing will be promptly at.
tended to- We can at all times be found at our resi-
dence, west end of Duke street, Alexandria H. C..
dec IL rankin 4 ARNFIEIO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

dre.m3 While was settling these points 70
INV satisfaction, and eudeavoring % convince
myself tina, there was no. hing Of reality in what
had happened, Virgins arrived, who, upon
nv mari ating 10 him the circumstances OF the
case. congratulated me upon my escape, iausn,
ed heartily al my expense, and advised me 10
fu,ure TO drink less Of the wine and speak more
favorably OF the wom"n 80
TRIproLEMus EscHAR, NJ ID.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
noes is eight thensand and Ion.

noes is eight thsns1nd And lou7. s66
Roads amount 10 $4,000 miles. '"e POI
The first line Of MAIL coaches i,
States was established iu pu, susne. rs oh'''t
Of Congress passed September 7,,7ss e. ca As
ing from Portsmouth, in New H,mr..l.. 'nd'
Savannah, in Georgia. The ,rsn,no r,"9e' 10
the mail j" coaches amounts. a, ,h;' Of
70 6.so7.sls miles in one yrar. and fo. nl.s
IFS day OF January nrx,, i, will be- ;n 'n b.
to e.7s5 80 miles. The Who'll yesrI' " ,.
porlaiou Of the mil in coaches ,nip;' "an',
on horseback, amounts 10 abou, Isyo IA, md
miles. '0'00
His s'a,emen, Of the financial co,,..
the Department is 'xplicit. The po, oe
Department is in prosperous coDei,io, >"
mentions several changes tina. have b.s,
in the transportation Of he mail in III, 6.
trn and Western S'a'es, and gi,esa,,,,.
Of the manner in which several reo,,,.
ha'r been adopted in the settling Of Ar, ~.
Sc. &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
NOTICE

TT>HE undersigned, having located himself in Upper
Marlborough, Prince Georges County, Maryland,
of rs hs Professional the citizens of Alex
sn''ria and to the public generally.
All business which may be placed in his hands will
meet with the promptest attention He viii also at
tend the Courts Of Charles and 81. Mar 5 Counties
PHILIP Is. KEW,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

The recommendation Of the presidrn, col,
corning the merging Of the marine corps int:
the artillery or infantry, will he prrersIym
ceptable to he Navy. and will perhaps earl
engage the attention and deliberations ol Co!
gress.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
FMA Goods.

nv the ships Virginia and Boston from ENGLAND
- and BY other late arrivals, We have received
8 or 400 packages seasona6le Dry Goods.
all OF which were purchased with great care, for c..h
and which are offered for sale on the best terms.
seSN JOSEPH SANNEY Co,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

GREAT SPEED!-Grrat exerrions have ba'
made, this year, TO obtain the Presidents ss'
sag at as carly period a. possible. We"'
join few remarks from the papers on ihn
head.
The Message reached New York on Wed'''
day morning, at 4 o'clock, notwithstanding
horse failed between Bristol and Trenton, ana
the rider was compelled to take 10 his heels J"
about one mile TO the mex post, where h''s
was in wsi,ing.
From tie PHILADELPHIA Sentinel =,
The Message was received in this city. N
express. in less than 81 hours from Washlns'
ION city, distance Of 1877 miles. We unt',
stand Mr.. Reside, the mail contractor, 0n
made arrangements to carry the Mtssas. y
New York distance Of 90 miles, in less To-"
six hours from Philadelphia, which is 10 'sn
time han il has ever before been delivered
that civ.
Mr.. Eddyis the express rider from Che"..
10 K'ngsIon-he came from Gays fe''!"
this city il seven minu'es.
From tie Fredericksburg E1amiat''
We are indebted for be Presidents Me'''s'
in to-dayS paper to Messrs Stockton : o"T
proprieIors Of the Western line OF ''aser =,
These gentlemen with that enterprise ano y"
crafty for which they have rendered ihrm
SO conspicuous, procured il at Wa'n'ng''"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
Bank Stock for Sale

0NE Thousand Dollars worth of Stock in the Ne.
~ chanics'-Bsuk, aud One Thousand Dollars worth
in the Farmers Bank of Alexandra, for sale I"quire
at this Office nov 25-co7t
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12
"A Xaung i.ady

WHO il qualified Teacher wishes to get q ST.
w tuation priva.s family, or an assistant in
sc,aol. Application may be made to
ii. SMITH,
Mddleburg, Loudoun county, Virginia.
nov 23-eolm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

The Jackson papers, win one accord, dteIn
the Presidents Message the best one that W.
ever written
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

The various paris of'he Message were r.r,,.
red 10 appropriate Committees, and H..
Houses adjourned until Monday.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

No business of importance wa, done in .;.
House Of Congress on Thursday. IT,. u
Of Representatives elected the Rev ".
,hrir Chaplain. the vote stood:
The Rev Reuben Pos, 4,
The Rev. JoshuA N. Danfor;h =,
The R~v. Samuel Tro,t ~
The Rev. john Culprpper ;.
Tie Rev. Burnap =.
III
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-12-12

'1aled Of patriots, how eloquent he di.cours
es upon the corrup'ions Of government! For
getting his late trip 10 Ken lucky, whrre, receiv.
ing salary from Government, he employed his
Time in editing his newspaper, he can now de-
claim against the abuse Of Office and power!-
Forgetting that he holds his present Office a. a
reward for his services as o partisan. he nav
:a'ks offs not being necessary to blind and de :
ceiSe the people!! Truly, we shall begin 10
think that there are "mys,erie. in this Good
Government" which canno, be unrayelIed If
Amos Kendall is suffered much longer 10 oc.
eupy the sea, he now graees with his person
and his tal.nts.
The Report Of the Posr MASTER GEuxpu
is short and 10 the point. He gives the follow.
ing brief account Of the progress and improve.
mrnt Of his Department
The General Pos, Office wa. established IN.
" Is, l775. There was then bu, one lin. of
posts, extending from Falmouth, in New Emo.
,and, 20 Savannah, in Georgi,; and the Pos,
"ssrr GENERAL vas authorized to establish
,uGn cross posts IS he should think proper.
ID october. 1872, the Pos, Master General
wa: required, BY Ac Of Congress, 10 cause the
man 10 oe carried once week to all The Post
omees; ana ny the same Act he wa. au,hor.
Izro 10 make provision for the transmission Of
ne Wrappers by mail. "
" men me Federal Government wa. organ.
~. ..eo "nhsr The preset Constitution, in I7se
~. "n o"ee Establishment, was revised and
p 'P 'aa'ea. There were then, and TO m.
., o. '1so. only seventy Eve Po., Once, in
ea n,strs: Asd the extent Of Pos,
~ Ia5s ,Ir o",,ed States, il 1890. announced
~ 1919 miles. Now, the number of Pos, or.