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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
CONGRESS-
From The United s.a,e. 7lkgreph of Tuesday.

From. the United STATES Telegraph Of Tuesday.
In the Sena,e yesterday, several petitions
were presented, for and again>r Sa5bah Mails
MIR. WHITE, from the Commute on Iddian AZ
fairs, reported, with amendments, the bill max.
ing appropriations for the support Of The In
dian Department. The Seua'e spent some
lime IN the consideration Of Executive BUSH
ness, shep the doors were opened.
The Senate adjourned.
In he house Of Representatives among tie
numerous petitions and memorials presented,
were Two which appeared TO be peculiarly
interesting. The one was = memorial, SUBJ
milted by Mr.. MERCER. respecting he claims Of
ex President Monroe, upon the United States;
and the other, a petition presentec by Mr.,
DaAYroN, upon the subject Of exemn,iug GER
lain merchants from The payment u ne inoreas-
ed dulles upon imported goods, consigned 10
them, subsequent 10 The passage OF the Tariff
bill OF 1928 bot ordered aotecrdent 10 that pc
riod. Mr.. GooDENow, presented a memorial
from the ladies Of Steub nviiic, Ohio, the
removal Of the Indians; which, al e. some dis
cussloo, was read, aud ordered TO be printed
The Speaker LAID before he House communi-
cation from the Superintendent Of the Public
Buildings, which was a2ptoDrIa disposed OF,
The resolution Of Mr., DENITT, for The abaii
ZION Of he allowance TO The DIFF sman OF Con
gTess, was again considered until he close OF
he hour. A r, solution was submitted BY Mr..
PEARcE, for the removal Of The mon"mt nj
erected in The Navy Yard a, Wa hing on,
commemorative of The glorirs of h Z. Siaes
Navy as displayed in HE iuia c, 81 that gallant
branch Of the pubic service, by the meiDora'
BILE achievements at Tripali was discussed, and
after some observations Tom Mr.. DAVIS, OF
South CafolIna, Mr.. lNcEpsoLL, and Mr.. Horf-
MAN, agreed 10, VIII mo1ffi aiior by me lat
ter gentleman, tia, il should be transferred 10
some suitable place" After The presrn alton
Of numerous resolutions, The Speaker present.
ed commuuic alton, containing me annual re-
port on the subject Of The Navy Pension fund,
which was referred 10 the COMMITTEE on Naval
Affairs, and ordered 10 be printed. The re-
m.indcr of the sitting was occupied IN The
liberation Of The bill for The enslon OF the
Judiciary svs EN- "i h. Uni'cd Stae
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Aldio Motel.

-. The Subscriber rcsprc fully iniorms
-.if the public that he has taken he house III Al
E2tS die. Lou oun county, Virginia, formerly "ccn-
'F& pied bv the Misses Lacey, and more rtcehtiy
by Thomas Nol,nd, where he Is prepared to acc m
II od,te; in the best manner, all those who may h'or
him with call
10 enumeratr the comforts which the above stant
posses as and which are necessary to the convenience
of travellers would be unnecessary On the part ut the
unscrbcr He Tie efure his claims to patronage
upon desire to render salts action to all those who
NAV please to call at his house
ROBERT SHACKLETT.
Allie Eth 10 lSEQ-feh l2-lm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Public Sale.

SHALL sell by public auction to the highest bidder
L on Wednesday. the i7th day OF February COM
mencing at 10 O'Clock, at Union Farm, Major L.
-wis's MILL various articles Of house hold furniture,
horses cattle sheep, hogs corn, hay farming utensils,
&c Terms Of sale fr all sums of FIVE dollars and I'M
der cash credit o, months all sums above IS.
The purchaser to give bond with good security.
JOHN A WASHINGTON, Executor
feb2 of Busbrod Washington decd.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
GspKEcH TO RE CONTINUED ]

Samuel Douglass Of Harrisburg, has been
appoin, ed Attorney General OF he SAFE OF
P-nnsylvanis, vice p s MAJ ley. Reformed -
Gov Wolf has no, been able 10 follow ou', IN
practice, the indepenJen: principles a'owrd Il"
hi, inaugural address. He has found ont be
fore this time, what ii is 10 be the Governor OF
a, Durly
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
CASH.
Eor New Orleans,
NESVASH,

nEspECTFULLY informst itizens and visitors
ID IF Alexandria, that he may be consulted al Mr
u r,aret,,, Hotel, OH the first and third WEDNES-
nay in every month, from o'clock, ~ ~ until2
=. NJ -
ddrcsse DR.. 6. at his flee between
the United States' Bank and the Presidents House,
Washington City, or left at Mr.. II. CiSgstt h0'ehh
ian7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

A correspondent of the .an.eric0" Farmer
oommends the culture of the cork tree i'll
this country, 1t Hourishes ON the mountains
Sc Swain where snow lies the greater part OF
the wear. 1t is valuable, and "emnently
ornamental"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
SALES ar AUCTION.
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.
Rank Stock For Sale

I WILL sci for cash. a, auction, On WEDNESDAY,
the l7th instant, fifty shares Of Potomac Stock. sir
shares Of Stuck in the Bank Of Alexandria, and twenty
shares III the Farmers Sank At the same time and
place. will be offered for sale twenty shares Of the
Washington and aiexsrtlria Turnpike Company The
sale will Commence the Reading Room, at O'Clock,
Pm JNO. GIBSON, Jr.
Surviving executor Of W m. Smith. deceased.
feb lS-dts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

IT, The before mentioned parties VIII plea
,,tr notice. that have appointed the 25fh day =
Uayeh merit at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ With" my Office -
To~. rs tn. ,uc and place fer proceeding tope2
form the duties enjoned upon me by the foregong
".Ia snJ That ON the 3lst of the same month, 10
la ~ close INV Repor, on the Subject, and file tao
.me in the Clerks Office.
Given under my hand, at Alexandra, this 10Th day
of January, 1880. coh'N AsiH' ME-
ian 2I--.3taw2m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

Office ofths Chesapeake 4 Ohio Canal Co.
WAsHIyGToS, FEB. l2, 1880.
PROPOSALS will be received at tai, office until the
4,h day Of M.rch next. for supplying this Company
with twenty thousand bushels OF New York water ime
To be delivered Georgetown, in the District OF CO.
lum5ls in the months OF March and APr,l next.
The inc is to pass the inspection OF Benjamin
Wright, Esq the Grief Engineer of the Company, at
Georgetown; and W II be pad for on his approval
Persons offering viii please state the name OF the
Manufac,or, from which it is proposed to furnish the
lime.
BY order, JOHN r. iN@LE.
Clerk Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co.
Washington feb l2-eotmaTch4
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

The extent Of non pipes laid down l" the ei-
~ aud d,,,ric,s OF Phladrphis, Tor the convey
ance of water from the Fair Noun WORKS, IS
nearly Gty FIVE miles.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

The citizens of Alexandria respectfully informed
that VI. dryer. tn manager of the Washington
Theatre will at the request of several, and at very
considerable expense open their house on pednesday
ere''ing far night, with the celebrated comedy OF
" augh Ohen you can, which met with such disun'
guished appTobatn the first light at Washington thst
IT was by particular request, repeated 70 conclude
with the ADMIRED farce of the "SpoiFd Child, and
other entertainments.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

Cold WE.rHER.-The Quebec Gaz'te, OIL
the Isl inst saws -Yesier6sy was he co'des'
day we have had this win,ef. Inc 'hei nome
Ter in EXPOSED situations fell 50 degrees below
zero.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Office 0fthe Ches. g. Ohio Canal 0nP ny,
WASHINGTON, FEB. l2, 1880.

WASHINGTON, FEB. lo, 1880,
PROPOSALS will be received till the 4h day OF
March, 1850, at this Office for constructing vs.
SAGE 30 At, of dimensions suited to the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, and having an elevation sufficient h
admit of two floors with 1t roof The engine to Be
of high PRESSURE and Of less than ten horse pow
the paddle wheel he in the stern OF the boat and OF
such diameter AS to give full effect TO the engine.
The locks of the Cnt are in the clear 100 feet by
IS admitting of boats 90 by ii feet inches; nut the
construction Of The boat designed be such TO ad-
nit of the least possible draft of water
Aspcci6ca ion, or drawing and description of the
plan of the boat should accompany each proposal.
The Boat will be constructed on the margin OF the
Canal Immediately above the Old Locks near George
town. d. G.. and is to be complete by the 10th day OF
June next. .
rhc proposals to include the Steam Engine and all
necessary materials.
JOHN =. INGLE.
Clerk Chrs. i OHIO Canal Co.
Washington feb 15-eotml cha
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

The amour, of &C ion du'ie' paid by the auc
,;onerr, Of the city Of New-York into the State
Treasusy, during the year ending on The 80 ii
November last was S24O,436 SO.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
y strict VI NuiuMhia,
Couniy n Ricr n"ria, Set
N,yr,;prp TENN. 1929.


NOVEMBER TENN, lo29.
William Poplar, Complainant
w
Charles Brown. administrator OF
James Poplar, ceased, James
En,wI,ir admin, ;rator at Isaac
EutwIsle, deceased, Alexander TN cUAvcFRy
Moore, executor II John Boyer
deceased, Urnr, William, and
Elizabeth Williams infants dn-
der the ags oftwen,y -une years,
and tleyicccs of John Boy or, dc
ceased, brientthS'J
appearng the Satisfaction oi The Court That the
4 or',er ~ publication made IN this sut at November
FERN 10 g. against tn abset defendant, Charles
Brown has D, en- duty executed. II Is therefore ordered
that the cumpisnants bill be, and the same - hereby,
taken for d. and set tor decree to HIN, ant.
the coupl nsn's bill having been heretofore regularly
TAX Tor coe ,scd and tor decree 10 the defend
ants Ale XanIer Moore, executor 81 John BOYER, anu
James Entws!e, administrator ot isaac tnl"lse' ue-
ceased, the Court III consideration thereof DOM de-
cree and order that Master Commissioner Aud do take
a, account of the administration of he defendant,
charles Rrovn on the estate Of james Poplar, deceas-
ed and do rcpurt the Court the sum remaining w
b;s hands for distribution, with winch he Is properly
c.rreabie for that purposes aud VI Is further oIdereo
th,, the defendants, iiexsuder Moore and james I'm
sle do seyeraly settle the accounts 81 their respect
i've administrations tue estates OF the sad John
Rover and Isaac En'wsle before the said Commissioner
and that he said Commissioner do report 10 the Cou
wha, assets vet remain in their hands liable 10 the d.
charge Of the complainant, claim; auj IN case OF d.
hcency Of assets for thai pu,ose that the said Con
mi ssinner do report 70 COt the real estate where
the said John Bower and Isaac Entwise died seized
the District Of Columbia
4 copy-Tes,:
EDN I. Lac, Z. c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
WyAraulion Fire Company

Erroe from an 'ct ofhe Corporation # .7kr0ndr'a for
the Eriingmshmcnt Of Fire
"Src Z I any person whn shat ne present at any
FIRE shall neglect or refuse 10 obey the order or direc
ton of any officer who shall be appointed BY any Fire
Comnany now established, or which may be hereafter
established knowing him to be an Uihcer such person
shall forfeit and pa, the sum OF five dollars F'o"a<a
the name of such Officer shaft have been first PUG iished
in one of the public papers"
Ara meeting of the iydrauon Fire Company. on
u Monday last, the following Officer were elected
for the ensuing year:
WILLIAM e.. GAnpSER. President.
JONATHAN JlSSEI. Vice President.
DIRECTORS:
Rob,r, n Miller Robert JgmiseCn
HIM 4 HiRiGms Isaac George
C5orJ,, e. >uo3t Hiilinsa >t1b'er
4 ID Harmon Bsnjamin HaAoDeV
feb Is 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

Of $50 parents, whose children have been
received into the House OF Refuge at New
york 4ol are known to be Incorporate.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
INTERNATIONAL, ID. %
WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY II, 1880.

fP Communications on hand will be at
tended to as soon as we have fnished the pub
LEGATION of the speeches of Messrs. HAYNE
and WEBSTER.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

Coun,erf, it $40 notes Of 5. Grard's bank In
circulation in Lancaster.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Notice.

uUayING filed the Columbian Ice floase with clean
pure ICE from the Potomac. free from any extra
neous natter such as grass dirt, or any thing else
The subscriber informs tn citizens OF A'exanrs' tnat
he intends to furnish &c cheaper than it can be had in
the district. WM Is. SftaKi'
feb I'm
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

The population Of the town OF Wheeling, IN
1920. was less Than 5000. IL Is now about 5000.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Notice.

soHN l. HAMPSON has taken the room formerly
% obcuped by the late Nathaniel S. Wise as mags-
tra,e's office, where he viii attend to Conveyanc'ng'
IN an ito branches lie will Ike wise attend to the
nying of all kind OF writing. feb l6-ot
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Cotton NarM.

SfUST received fro n the Occoquan Factory com
~ plete assortment of Cotton Yarn, No. to 10, 10
ale by - ". q >. H. JhNNbI
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
For Nent.

sz~.a The dwelling house on 81. Asa1h
gtSS' street, between Prince md Duke street. no"
ZEE occupied by Samuel Jinney It's one "i
tsRss, tn most conmudious houses in town, an
has attached to it garden, stab {, carriage house
and wood house. Possession will be gwen IN i'rec
months, sooner ii desired.
Oh mo II " N e \ II J1NNEY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
,ycsM NWtter.

30 kos of Fr,.h Bu,,cr, and : barrels 81 Frrsk
~ RoN Butte. just received t-rm OHIO, a"J to:
.,l. ev ElCU'D WINDooR
T. 4 lj--~uSt
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17
Mech mics i INK

Rleranaria, Fr6. s, 1880.
StToCKIIOLDtRS are her b. notified, ,b' 4" Flee
- linn far fit IN D;roc tors vii be he'll II hci~ Ba' e
ing House, on n, sec nd .KO"d 3 ~SM day) cf h0re@
next ChhhLt's VA -
~ O NV ne 4 her.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

The sehr Pioneer, Atkins fron Boston Tor this port
ar rive AT Matn.s's Point 4'h inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-02-17

At meeting of the Stockholders of the
Alexandria Library Company, held at their
Room the 18th day of February, 1880, the
following gentlemen were duly elected Direct
ors for the present year:
On. JoaN RIcHARDs, President.
DIRECTORS:
John Roberts Daniel Bryan
Charles Bennett Nathaniel Wattes
Hugh smith JOS caches
Phineas Janney Geo S. Hough
James Douglass l. p. Thompson
Benjamin Hallowell
GEO. DRINKER,> Librarian.
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-21
FRESH SALID OIL,
Also

FEW DOZEN BOTTLES LORHL4RDS SUPERIOR MACABOUGH
Physicians Country will find dler advantage call
dlr; tlers the IL
will be received in exchange
Wheeling Apn1,l
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-21

No. As BIZ w ~ % w
BALTIMORE
m ESPECTFTLLN oilers his services I'l ~ ,'.,
NJ Purchase OF Sale of Goods, and Tor .'e ..
variug ofthe same toany part OF the l o,l
PROPERTY directed to Dos clre i.I 1...
purpose will meet with prompt and dls '.l5-..'
fir which, Commission viii be charged 1" ''0
lowest rates. 1900. .r
ln Forwarding goods 20 che West by way n.
Pittsburgh and Wheeling particular otian'.' y D.
bs given to their immediate and .c-el
fran~Dori7fIon. at either off which places C".,..
can ms may bo most convenient sc,le i'e'-'
and Chlrges.
GOODS by the Boston and Providence I I.l.
by .le New York and Baltimore Despatch 'i.''
p..ss.s. and by the Baltimore and Ihlale '.'''
DESPATCH Line Packets through iha lhi'' '..
j ne1r his rs arohou-g which v,d
y TO Goods from draya-o, and sl's ,'-' 'N
r-use. ..-.5t.
Merchandise win be received and sH'.-' ol
sao above lines Of packets OF .J ,la s--. .,o OBJ
commission
A Packet ofthe "Briiu9rrarl N..- on, -
pl'ci iHc leaves Coffee House -.p N"-l .'Ni
and Bow.ey Wharf Baltimore every r. ,'.,.-,'
TRCu JLL a. TarBsr0N 49, Ir.u So. "
w kHoADs, ID, B1l-..t ihr-. bt
EI-o. a Packet of t.e aPHuAarrFHtN, A-'l
BnuNoUE uEsTaEcU LISF. through l.' ue.a-
ware aud Chesapeake t.uaL -a.- ...t .fon NO.
North Whlrves. PhdaIe.- l-. and ~ b0'l-y s.
Wharf Baltimore
aIONTO XVAKTNTAN. a. Nnr-vos,l -
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-21
@gsTcS MEDICINES, PAINTS 81 DYE-STUFpS
OANO"'' FOR SALE BY
1.7 II g. TKYoIT

t0fceN has 0rr
a FEW DOORS Do" r FBE S DRUGS MEDICINES he viii
ST1org the articles on hand the following
OA0'|
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-21
CORD.fGE STORE,

and is now ready 70 execute all orders for afti-
Giles in his ne, with which he may be favored. and
'n the mostadvantageous terms. lie las now ON
a1nd very extensive assortment Of Cordage Of
eyery description, 10 which he is daily adding from
nls actory. lis prices will be regulated by the
.oieest FtNsJWgh g. Cincinnati rates; and he
,5es confident Of being able 10 fill all orders Of
Merchants, who may favor him with their custom.
90 az last as eo0d If not better terms than can Be
Incurred any where else in the Western Country.
TIE vii warrant his work 10 be 81 the very best
luahiy Commanders of Boats arc requested to
give him a call.
Orders addressed 10 Messrs Knox and Mckee.
.of>!ih and Dobbin, and d. b. Bayless, Commits
ION Merchants, or to himself promptly attended
Wheeling, March +lh, Is2o-GI
Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-21
=. GONH6DR.N DC CO.
AUCTIoNEERS
r. CoMTdIssIoT MERCHANTS,

AUCHlOM GGHS
f. CoMIdIssIoN MERCHANTS,
Phqnir Ro11 Main STRAIT, IIHceiing, ia.
v17AAVE recently received on Consignment,
ID 60 Bags Rio and Porto Rico Coffee
is q" Pepper; do. AlsI5coi
. pipes Cogniac Brandy
Domestic Brandy;
. Bbls do. do.
Runs do. LIsFoN WINE;
6 Boxes Hats; j. doz. Castor oil;
10 Muscatol Raisns;
! Hhds New Orleans Sugar;
y Bbls Molasscs; - do. Mackcral
Shad; DO Herrings
3 Sperm Oil;
Case Bengal Indigo; Case Manila do.
J Scroon Spanish Flote do.
. Kegs do.
7o,0OOibs. soAL LEATEER3
10 joz Upper Leather
8 doz Catskns;
a Bride Leather
, Bag Leather
10 BACKED Dccrskius;
> BACKED buff do
10 doz dressed Deer do. , doz Hog skins;
s. Colt skins; . Dog do.
1000 lbs SKIRrLNG;
6 TOMS assorted NAILS; 2 tons Loswood
100 Boxg- superior Spanish segars;
30 Kegs Lehman q. Co S warranted white lead
30 Bbs Flour for Family use;
10 Alum; 10 Bbls EPSON Salts
; tons Lend 250 par STRIP HINGES
90 CRATES QUEEMSVy ARG'
-. BITS IaiJC Nr,eb Sill;
- doZ IL. Wattorsou a. Cos Sleeves
~. aosHoRN G. c.. inform thei
Friends ht De-, Glye Ga band, 90 addition TO tn
above coo,ieumcots a VERY LARGE SIOtl
or DRY GOQDS. H4RDW1RE, sc. wh.c
.hay offer ut WHOLESAl.E1 q. .he lowest prices
lfeqte5 inmrdia,cg so BBGS Harse,d %
La-ch BIZ. 800.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1830-03-09
DOM ESTICK NEW $.

SALEM, MARCH A. SALEM LycEuM.
The Introductory Address was delivered
by Hon. d. A. White, on Wednesday eve
ming of last week, in the Methodist chap
Ell, and was listened to with the deepest
interest and pleasure, by crowded audi
tory. The number subscribers has be-
come so great, that it has been found nec-
essary to hold their meetings in a more
spacious house-and the Lecture last eve
ming was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Brazer,
in the Universalist meeting house. We
are gratified to learn, that subscriptions
have been very literally commenced, by
some of our wealthy citizens, for the pur-
chase of an eligible lot Of land, on which
to erect building suitable for the pur-
poses of the Association. We hope this
object will meet the hearty concurrence
of all the members. The number of sub.
scribers, amounts to upwards of 500, and
the whole number of tickets issued lin.
Guiding those for ladies) is about 1000.
Register.
PRrcE's LECTURES. We learn from the
Patriot that the Lectures established by the
late Mr.. Price, will, by an amicable settle
ment between the Kings Capel and Trinity
Church, be delivered hereafter at Trinity
Church. The Lecturers are the Rev. DR..
Gardiner, Rev. G. w. Droane, and Rev.
VIM. Croswell. Should either of these be
from lecturing by sickness or alb
sence, the Rev. DIR, Gardiner has authority
to appoint any other clergyman of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church. a lecture THE
first after the new arrangement was de-
llvered on Wednesday, the Oath ult-,N z.
Palladium.
Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1830-03-09
State Eafos.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY.
AN ACT in addition to the several Acts regulating
Towns and the choice of Town Officers
SEC. l. BE 1t enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives IN General Court
assembled, and by the authority of the same,
That whenever. by reason of the absence of
any .'own Clerk, of any town in this Com
monwealth, at any town meeting legally as
sembled, temporary vacancy shall exist in
the office of Town Clerk of said town, it
shall be the duty 70 the Selectmen of said
town, to call upon the legal voters present
at such meeting to give in their votes for
Town Clerk pro tempore, in like manner as
Town Clerks are now by law chosen,
and the Selectmen shall proceed to sort and
count the votes, and declare the election of
such Clerk pro tempore, who shall, upon
signlfylng his acceptance thereof, be under
oath to discharge all the duties of said Office,
and be subject to like penalties as Town
Clerks are now under, for the particular
meeting at which such election shall be
made.
Sec. 2. Be It further enacted, That when
S'St OShCt uuticS Snult NC required TO De
performed by the Town Clerk of any town,
and by reason of the death, or removal of
the Town Clerk of such town, or by reason
OF sickness, or any other cause, there is va
cancy in such Office, or such Clerk shall be
prevented from performing the duties there
OF, the Selectmen of such town, may appoint
in writing, under their hands, or under the
hands of majority of them, Clerk for the
performance of such duties, who shall be
sworn to the faithful discharge of the same.
! SEC. 3. BE 1t further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of the person elected or
appointed Clerk pro tempore, as aforesaid,
Immediately after entering upon the duties
OF his office, to make record of such cleo
ton, or appointment, upon the book of re-
cords of said town.
Approved by the GOVERNOR, March /, 1880.