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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
SUPERIOR Black INK Powder,
LIQUID INK,

WARRANTED PERMANENT.
nnfastured by N0RTHtT W.7RRfN Philadelphia.
'tSHE above has been fairly tested, and found to pos
L all The separate advantages combined, which
have been considered sufficient commendaticn to
the public, of the various articles of the kind that have
been prepared this country, or imported from Eu.
rope. II is confidently relied upon. that single trial
Of the Liquid Ink, Ink Powder, 1.-THE latter OF such
general convenience travellers and particularly for
voyagesl will prove their superiority any Of
the preparations now in use.
The public attention is respectfully invited to the
following recomme ndations:
"The subscribers having used North & Warrin'S
Liquid Black Ink. fbythem warranted permanent, and
to be manufactured from their fine Ink owder,1 beg
to recommend il to merchants and others, who vii
find, trial. that it flows freely from the pen. retains
its color and where beautiful black ink is required
for deeds and other public writings, this compositions
We have doubt, will bear comparison with any arti.
Gle Of the kind manufactured in this country, or with
that imported from Europe"
Joan Reed Esq President Philadelphia Bank
QCqmpbeR Esq Cashier do
HKuhl. Esq Cashier Farmers' ana Heoaanies' Bank
NJ Leris, Esq flasher >chuykhW Bank
J Roberts, Esq Coshier Hephsn Girords Bank
Dr samuel Lachson .A;uaa Pocfsssor Cnirer Penn
DR. JucDb Green Professor IF Chemistry Jefferson Col
Clement c Biddi. Es9 Notary Public
Henri g Freeman. ESQ do
G Campbell Lbruion Philadelphia Library
Rnybo'd Prothonofary Supreme Court
John Geyer Register Of HTb
Isa0c Elliot, Conuyanoa
Isaac Hampoie. do
J b horbury, Esq
John Oahto1d C7erh ofAe District Of Sou'hwarh
s " Siomon. county .iudit~
" Goats, Prothonoidry's Dtic' District Court
7'SCarr do do
q = Head do do
Daud Lecis. Esq President Pnnnir Insurance Co
JR UuScherer Esq DIN do
SnM III, ksg Sec'y Pennsyipann Fire do
7Hcs TSnailey, .4etuary Fem Life do
J Pryor Board If HeoM
u Johnson Pr'napn High NehoolFrm'hh" b'sf
B II Rand flirting Master
Henry Br,stow, do
+ Ihonia. Raser, Teacher
g DennisOn d0
- HteuGrt DO
Ennton HNiams Surveyor
Jennings y ?Aomns i,c,ion.ers
K"or Bogss u Go, 1jerchants
.khn hrSgg On
Marcus BuR do
y Potter do
Burgin, Hood e PearsaH, Merchants
John bradley
SH Taylor
For sale by DAVID MARTIN,
nov 6--2aw2m Bookseler. alexandria.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Cash for NegrOes.

WE wish to purchase ONE HUNDRED LIKELY
w NEGROES, of both sexes, from IL to Is years
of age field hands also, mechanics of every descrp
ton Persons wishing to sell v,uld do well to give us
CALL as We arc determined TO We higher prices for
slaves than any purchaser who is may be here
after in this market.
Any communication in writing will be promptly at.
tended We all times be found at our resi-
dence west end of Duke street, Alexandris, ID. C.
dec IL rankin & ARMFIELD.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
CaAcineA MagMesia.

WE have received direct from the Maryland Che
w micai Works. supply of superior Calcined Mag.
ne.ia made after the y snner Of Henry's celebrated
msrnesia This magpe.iaw warrant to be as good,
if not better, than the English, having by testing the
two articles together proved this TO be SUPERIOR
We here offer in condensed FORM at half the price
of the imported, perfectly pure magnesa and may
be taken into the delicate stomach without pro-
ucing the slightest nausea, Ian object often SO consI'
derable with physcians) being rather pleasant than
1sagreesbe tasted. In the of the American arti'
Gle, and when it shall become generally known, We are
satisfied it will supercede the of the imported es
pecIay as it is afforded st,he same price and Is more
sure in effect than the common cslcine4 masnesa, IL
is nut up in bottles and labelled with directions, IN
convenient, size for families or retailing IN country
stores or other places where medicines are vendeo-
Also an assortment ut
COMBS, BRUSHES md soaps,
Consisting Of
Tuck side long crooked, neck and pocket combs
cloth hair, flesh, nail varnsh, sash tools, and camel
hair brushes
Rose transparent, vsriegated and "indsor SHAVING
soaps. For sale by
august il WILLIAM LASPHER 4 Go,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Robert Barry

las just received, and is opening, at his store,
northeast corner of King and Royal streets, for
merly occupied by Mrs. Sheron. an assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Consisting in part Of the follo,Oing articles:
Cloths and cassmeres
Cassnets and vesting
Merino shawls and scarfs
Thibet do and hanikerchiefs
Cloth shawls and cotton do
Cambria, book and Swiss muslins
B,ndanno and cotton handkerchefs
Blankets, hannels and green baze
Bleached, brown and colored domestic cottons
Irish linen and lawns
Caicoes and circsssisns
Ladies' white and black silk hose
Gentlemens white and black silk socks
White and black Italian Grape
Burlaps and Scotch linens
Cotton yarn and manv other articles
Gen,lemen's plaid cloaks
All of which will be sold at reduced prices for cash
dec 9
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Saddle. / harness, & Trunk Business,

Rank Alexandra, the
Saddle, Harness, & Trunk Business,
IN I'LL ITS V4RhOUS BRANCHES.
lie tenders his grateful acknowledgements to his
friends and the public, for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them and begs leave to assure
them. that with the aid Of the best workmen. and an
annie supply of the most choice materials. he wl be
hle to render entire satisfaction to those who may please
IN favor him with their business either by order OF per-
sonal application g.. =,
large assortment Of the following articles, wholesale
and retail, on the most moderate terms
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, best quality, stuff flaps
10 do do plain
Do do common do
Ladies' do best and common
plated and steel-bitted brides, of various kinds
Plated and steel-mounted martlngales
saddle-bsgs of the latest fashion, and common
Yelsses aud carpet travelling bags
plated. amounted carriage harness
DO gig harness
Brass and japan-mounted gig harness
plated, brass, and japanned mounted canoie mar
Wagon, cart, and Tray harness
Fire buckets and halters
And also general assortment OF
E,Ieeant Hard Leather Travelling Trunks,
And great variety ct
THE BEST GIG q RIDING WHlPS
Plated steel and brass spurs
PI,ted steel and brass bride bits and stitrups
saddetrees and buckskins, assorted
BuffaIo skin saddle covers
Old saddles neatly covered with hog, buck, and calf
sk;n and quilted at shortest notice.
Old saddles harness, and trunks OF all kinds, repaired
at the shortest notice.
nov IL JAMES 'ANsANi.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Choice Wines.

q n. & s. Il. JANNEY. agents Of J. II. March s.
y. Co of Madeira have received per brig Baltimore
sisotinn IF HINES of the following kinds:
l.. u. iNdaejra
Burguudy In pipes han-ppes, quarter
r r,~,s .,,,., casks and '''f-a''''s'-s''h'
p, NJ Which is in the Custom House and entitled to
debenture. "ctE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
HOUSE Of industry

VeNHE Managers of this RESTITUTION have placed with
Mr.. William ID Mutt the principal part Of the clo-
thing made under their superintendent. This being
offered for sale oil rery loc prices, will it is hoped,
meet with regular and early sales. The articles on
hand well suited for iaborers and servants few
left for inspection Mr. Norriss, Prince street.
next door below the old post Office; the remainder at
Hr Nuts. lower end Of Prince street
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Swear. Yea, Coffee, &c.

81. DOUGLAS have just received well select
d ed assortment of
GROCERIES,, Viz:
Sob,ds and terces sugar, of various qualities
q, bhds. ,erces, and bbls molssses, OF do
90 90 n msctsres of teas, gunpowdcr, imperial, and
Young hyson, Of fine quality
9oOo lbs loaf sugar, of different Plumbers
90 hays best and common coffee
SALT-Loose and in sacks
.,oys. nutmegs, cinnamon, mace, &c
SPIRITS- French brandy Holland s'"' ''"''''S'
Antigua. and New England rum
WINES Madeira, Lisbon, port ""'aSN' Se'' 'o'"e
Oh DfESNindgo, aopperas raadder, l0gwood tusc'
alum, &c .:.,,,s,;tv
SnspEp'Wr;,inr and wrapping; tobacco, starch
mustard. cheese, fig blue. gunpowder shot oar lead,
brmsone salt pe,re, sc. &c the whole ., wn,en ,"e
will sell wholesale and retail, on very moderate efn''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
AinAsny, NiN & Co.

OFFER FOR SALE,
~ y hhds New Orleans sugar
90 10 hhtls St CroiX do
boxes white Havana do
80 hhjls n. Orleans & w India molasses
10 tierces do do
9 punchconsold Jamaica rum
S half pipes Signette's brandy
half pipes Sicily Madeira wine
? 10 ar casks Marseilles do do
3 half or casks Oliyera do do
10 or casks Malaga do
IS barrels y rum
20 90 Nortons gin
10 do old whiskey
10 do mess beef
10 do prime do
so do No ; mackercl
10 do No shsd
100 packsges I'E.7S, consisting of gunpowder
imperial, and young hyson. in chests, half
chests, and 5lb boxes. importation 1929
10 casks cheese
10 bags Java coffee
80 do ST. Domingodo
IS do Porto Rico do
25 bags pepper
S do pimento
Is boxes brown soap
so do Windsor do
S do CASTLE do
10 do mould candles, Woodruff brand, Is,
SIS, 6's
IS boxes speim candles
90 do Cavensh tobacco
10 do fresh lemons
90 reams writing paper
10 do wrapping do
Starch in boxes and half do
Chocolate in do
Sweet oil, cordials, pipes in do
Nutmegs, salt pe,re. race and ground ginger
Pimen'o and pepperin kegs
Cassia in mats, bottles in do, &c. &c.
1000 bushels ground alum salt
5000 do Cadiz do
500 sacks fine do
nov 4-(W r.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
6. y Edison,
ChiMa, Glassware, &c.

0O CRATES and packages containing elegant tea
~Nsets. gold banded, 81 peices, do lusre and
celtic do s. peices gold edged cups and saucers, en-
ameed India teas. very cheap, blue do, glass tum
blers and wines, ring fish, FAM comet and pat
ern. China and glass cup Plates gold edged plates and
ustre pitchers, elegant lustre Jackson pitchers. lamps
blue foot and blue fount, do button plate. blown and
Jackson paters labelled and plain decanters, common
elegant glass do blue printed Dishes plates, pitch
ers bowls covered dishes and bakers do, teapots,
gsrs, and cream edged plates and dishes, mahogany
tost box glasses with glass knobs, do swing do pain
ted uted and tablet do glass dishes; monlded
and oval glass knobs, ribbed and twisted, do pressed
and square spndles. do plain with do. Italian looking
glasses draw do stone pans and covers, with variety
of other articles Just received and tor sale by
dec % GEO WHITE, Auctioneer.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
FMt Goods.

NV the Sims Virginia and Boston from England
L and by other late arrivals we have received
3 or 400 packages seasonatle Dry Goods;
al os which were purchased with great care, tor cash.
md which are offered for sale on the best terms.
ANU W. JOSEPH JANNEy & Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
New Orleans Packets

tx Having been engsgedmthe Se" Orleans trade
III Sfwth eur schooners the Trans :. 'F and the
B7RGE, during the ut season.
nj rr-c,yng considerable encourage nent it7m snip
7cr We will undertake TO keep both ~ t''se sssS-.+
ia future in that trade. The wAsaISsroS's BABsE Nli'
he "a reahnr. to sail about the middle of January, and
>, Any typ- tina, ui,ient quantity to make It an 90
,ro,, tN hNta cargo, offers az either Richmond or
Aeynhris, one oi the vessels will be sent I either
Nhc', tosve expense to shippers; orwhen suoh guam
Nv should offer to make it of less importance, the
.,Ngc will he paid BY usto Norfolk. In point OF sail
M, he'- Vessels have proved themselves "qus not
Superior 70 any in the trade; and the masters shall be
rch As vil be approved of
r. CuURCHwARD & SON,
Norfolk, nov 2S
? The AeJlndris Gazette, Richmond Compiler,
a.. Petersburg Republican will plesSe insert the
11'e al the 9Th pecembrr AMI afterwards insert the
alone, IT, and then forward their accounts for pay
nsUt II G.. * g.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Paper Hangings. &c.

HHT1Ii HiSo'' WV
F5HHE subscriber being appointed agent has just
received, and for the future will be regularly sup
piled with, an extensive assortment of
Paper HanSinss, Fire Screens, &c.
Of the most fashionable and approved pa'terns.
Which he will dispose of at advantageous rates. To
those who purchase to sell ssain, liberal discount
will be made The above beautiful articles have been
recently imported from Paris, and well worth the
attention of the public, being much superior to any
Offered for sale in the District
DyeiMg and SECURING,
in all it's various branches, executed style Of supe
rior nea,ness Cotton and worsted Bsrsge coloured in
the bes, manner P.J SAIVETAT,
West.side ofRoyal, between King & prince-sts
nov IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
New GOuds.

DICHARD S. HOPKINS q Co, have received an
I'd onal supply of dry goods, consisting in part OF
Blue and MKT cloths
DO do caSsimeres and cassinets
White, red and green hannels
Rack burnhszettes. cord circsssians
Rack Italian h,str'ngs satin levanunes
Ca;cos>, Italian grapes, flag and bandanns hdSis
Ladies and gentlemens gloves, black worst hose
1ickinrs domestic plai,ls, checks &c. sc.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Cotton Yarn.

SNE have just received an additional supply Of Cot.
w ton Yarn, of all numbers; and shall constantly
eep hand large stock of all numbers. which is
manufactured for from superior cotton by the best
new machinery, and By master workmen, and We war.
rant it to be of first rate quality
10 mo Is JOSEFH LaNNET e CO
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Fall GOoHs.

FNN GO0HS.
,S~,uARI Fs BENNETT has rsceired, and offers Jor
u safe lrlole,Gle and retdii-
Superfine black. Navy blue and olive cloths
Bact DARK blue and steel mixed kerseymeres
Fine blue and steel mixed sattnetts
LADIES' dark blue and cisret hablt-cIo,hs
Avariety of mi'led drsb cloths and kerseys
bale OF very stou, English drab and mixed 90
Ja,li, s'hnskin and York tan gloves
Gentletnen's English doe,k;n Tito, ot hrs q"a"ty
Flag. Madras and company bandsnna hdkts
Black Italian and English sewing silks, ct hrst qY,
A General assortment of cotton, silk and lambs
wool hose
A few dozen of first quality ladies' black and
slate worsted hose
Cotton halls. assorted, from 20 to 90
100 packs 4, Al and so, German pms. quaiity ss'u
10 be very superior to English
Pos, blankets heavy, full sized English, from "a
to 1874
Irish linens md dispers, Domestic goods
maner,I assortment Of brown and bleached cot
tons smonrs, the latter of extra quality, h INT
taton Of Madras cottons
A case very stout Sd sheetngs
Two bales domestic kerseys for negroes
A bale of 40 No lnseys. very good qnahty
white, red, yellow AID green Hsnneis
Superhne q 4 and bed ticks and cheeks
SEJSE TH me and SHOE IHREaD,
.oo, "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Cotton Seine Ywine.

q VI. S. H. JANNEY have commenced making
= Cotton Seine Irvine at the OCCOQU.aN FAC
tory. Persons wishing to buy. can have it made to
-, t .,y size oct 28-tf
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18

NO. 0A15
To Warmers.

EOR SALE, quantity Of ar-sIacked lime. at the
Il very low price of 10 cents per bushe', If called,
for Immediately. JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Stea,u Engine.

lindsay, HILL y Co. offer for sale, on accommo.
/ dating terms, a new Steam Engine, horse power,
and f,he best model, made by Messis B.rbeck Co.
nov II
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Salt. Rice, Cotton, sc.

Salt, Rice, Cotton, &c.
1000 Bushels liverpool. ground alum salt
iUtJSB so ;ercee rice
81 bales Georgia cotton
27 boxes Flor,da sweet oranges
Just received BY the sloop Express from Savannah
Also. los drums figs of the latest importation,
received BY the brig John Laird from New York for
sale by JAMES IRWIN
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Notice.

TIVE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
the public ,hst he carrie. on, his old stand south
side of Kngs'reet, nearly opposite the Mechanics
Rank Alexandria, the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Thomas Ming.
MERCHANT TAILOR,

Thomas King.
RCEANT TAILOR.
\ Ut continues to carry on the above business IN
all rs branches, at bis old stand, next door to Mr
an Co's.'s Lottery Office, and is thankful to ms
'n' and the public in general for past fsvors, and
BY strict attention 10 his business, thew will con-
Their patronage towards him. He has Just re-
@'eda fresh supply of
Fashionable Fall Goods,
- VI" ne able to supply all orders in his line OF bus'
The shortest notice. he has on hand all sorts OF
READY MADE CLOTHING.
% vii also make up, to sny fashion that may be re-
wed by his customers and on the most reasonable
snS, for cash.
.7lso for Saie,
ladies' tsmblet closk.; Bombazeue do; and
Cloth made up in the latest fashions.
also,
VARIETY Of cheap PLAID CLOAKS.
I've IS happy to Inform his customers that he has re-
wed the latest FAIL g WINTER FASHiONS,
I'D New York nov IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18


On the cork Of each bottle is seal with the sub
scriber's name, to prevent deception; and it. trial.
it should not prove as represented, can he returned.
For the accommodation OF public houses, the subscr
berhas bottled quantity of wine, porter, cider, &c
in whole and half bottles, which will be delivered free
of expense. Masters of vessels wishing wine, por-
ter &c bottled, will please give few days notice
in order that may undergo the necessary process for
a long voyage. The above liquors were import
ed BY the subscriber and will be warranted pure and
unsduterated. He expects hereafter, TO receive re-
gular supplies All orders from the counr, (either
in boxes or demiohns will be promptly attended to-
N. @. The subscriber is at ali times prepared to
clarity and bottle wines for those who desire it at
their dwellings, and # required. Furnish clare
bottles and corks Of first quality.
In few days he will be able to supply his friends
with Wine Vinegar of the best quality.
lie continues to carry on All its varieties. Dycing
Securing and Bleaeting Mtrino ha,els. in the best
manner, on the westside of Royal, between King and
Prince streets, Alexandria.
may p. j. SALVErAT.
II The National Intelligencer will insert the above
three times and send their account tn this Office.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
-. q. Sugar and Orar

-. y. oWgar anu Vfahses'
~ hhds prime New-Orleans scgar
10 barrels fresh oranges
Landing from schooner George Town, from New
York. for sale by
dec S LINDSAY, HILL e. Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
Nothing Cellar .

TkNHE subscriber, grateful for the encouragement he
has received since his return from Europe, informs
the public that he has on hand an assortment Of
Hines, Brovn Stout, LondOn Porter. file,
Cider, &c
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
SUPERIOR OIL, PASTE AND LIQUID
Ella KING 44f-.

uBAyIN(; commenced the manufacture Of Oil, Paste
nix aud I,a,id BlacSing. the undersigned informs
the pubic neraIy that they eau be supplied either
bv the quantity single box or bottle, In recon-
mending this article to public notice, the SUBSCRIBER
world merely observe that the ingredients OF which
i n,e are nerfec,y harmless; and unlike most CON-
nos;,ions of the kind. tends in remarkable degree,
70 preserye the lesther--a the same time producing
mos, beautiful gloss Oil forming one OF IT'S principal
~ ;.;-v m the gloss and thereby rendering the lea
ther water proof TO proven, imposition, the subscr
he, has uden,ed MS name on top Of the backing in
each box To country merchants and others. no
may purchase 10 sell again, liberal a,se"". VIII Dc
made ~ 7n.'"
West side of Royal. between King and Prince streets
Alexandra, " G..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
gDl,a V1o
rorucN. February 8. 1890.

u,s allowing persons were appointed Commission
A ...h-hollipg Elections in the different Wards o''
I ,J% ne I'd day Of M1r,h nsrt, for members to
ssIr me Common Council for the ensuing twelve
ans ,.E,n-;s. Thomas TotreH, Robert s. Black
'l.I us Tqrsra, for he FIRST Yard,
20 Tso,o,,p. Robert Barry, UTllfam Gregory
S p "! I C,,,ra Chamber, for the Second " ard,
Z = ~ C,.,,ors Charles Bennett, lanes Douglass
l. ~ E;Ss and 81. .isaph streets, for the Third
Ig "a D,ri,. UiUam Fotcle. UHiiam .. Mutt
n; VIZ corner Of Prince a''d.ired streets. for the
" n: feb l0-te
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
70 Rent.

.sxasa \ snug 2 story House, opposite Mr.
5bEs Roach's, at low rent.
ssssI JOSIAH II. DAVIS
tisuEssI dec 10
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
To Nent,

To NeMt,
xSA The Are proof Brick Warehouse
~ N at the corner Ofprince and Union streets,
EJis,% At present occupied by Mr.. James Robin.
81 .:Ssss SON Possession given On the first OF
Np'' ami the presea, occupant would probably give
Immediately it requested.
1850 TO RENT,
The Brick Store on F,irIax street, adjoining
a. resi ence of.he Rev. Mr. Walton. 1t will be rent
IL .or, and immediate possession given Apply to
dscSi w FOWLE < Co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-18
" INES.

w MeS.
Vs received four quarter ci>ks of old pale sherry
wne which with large stock ofold LIP madeira.
INV Burgundy, Grape Juice, Sicily, Vldonis Port,
I u" pipes AMI quarter casks, and Br,hnn Grape
nee m boxes OF doc. each. makes our assortment
' vines very complete.
'eclS s. ms " JANNEY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-21

Those who wish 10 call in tho strong arm Of law 10
defend their opinions, give evidence that they have not
logical reaoning moral and religious subjects TO
support their tceak dogmas.
am sorry that Congress have committed themselves
by precedent Of giving their Chapi ins rewara
Tor religious services How preposerous the souht.-
i-ieehed construction supports IL. The law VI rea
son and revelation enjon reward TO the Labor Tut IL
Corgtess shoui reward the Chaplsins with their own
contributions II would look like simple chrisan
~ The people at large, have none Of the devotion o,
instruction Of the Chspains; any Voice in ele citing
them; why then should they be taxed whcre they are
not represented The Chaplain who would not att, mi
on request and trust the promise OF Christ, and the
benevoence OF his friends Tor his reward without
obligation would be selling hts prayers for money and
turang the gospel into merchandise. The thing here
spoken Of IL small moety which the nation never
eei; but trace IL 10 its root and il contains that
which is pernicious in the old and is used a.
srrup 10y the petitioners, to mount the stecd ard ride
down the people.
In all other respects Congress have been cautious and
wise in every thing that has any bearing conscience
an4 religious rights sni even in this particular they
have msde the best Of the bad for they have shown no
paruay 10 sects or sentiments in tn cir elections
have written a long epislle, but il is not likely
that ever shall write any moe; Tor my aye advises
ma that the tins Of my departure is near.
Yours, with respect, JOHN LELAND
Ch~s ire, Mass JAM 3, 1880.