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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

Mammoth 7urtle.-Durins the late storm
says the New York Mercantile, q TutI. Of 81,
traorjinary dimensions drilled ashore on tn. Fl.r
at West Farms, and was taken on Friday on i,
salt meadows Of Mr.. Richard l.. IIrst Tn,
turtle was immediately purchased by Mr.. Send
der, proprietor Of the American Museum, for s|
sum Of 500 dollars. and was brought to the cid
and safely placed in his establishment alive 70
terday. Its weight is fourteen hundred anda
ty fwo pounds, being some 400 to 500 pour
heavier than the celebrated turtle taken sever
years ago iu Sandy Hook Bay, which is still
hlbited at the same museum. This is Literally
great curiosity.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01
From the " Club Book"
THE UNGUARDED HOUR.
BY JOHN GAIT

BY JOHN GAIT.
"Can such things be,
And Overcome us like q summers cloud,
Without our special wonder Ma beth.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

II Screamer! Italian papers state that 40 \
sanized being has been found in Africa Vhd
seems to form link in the chain between The ID
NAL and vegetable kingdoms. This singular \
Ing has the form Of spotted serpent 1t ers5
along the ground and in lieu Of an head, it hu
flower formed like small bell which contain.
Shiny liquid. Flies and other insects at.raeis
by the sweet taste Of this liquid, enter the aO~e
and are detained there by its sutiaou' nature
The flower then closes aud remains closed uutI
the prisoners are crushed and transformed nt1
chyle. The indiges,ible parts, such as the head
and the wings are rejected by two inferior OFn
ings with spiral "indings. The skin Of this Sc;
pent plant, resembles leaves, the flesh is VII !
aud tender. The inhabitants Of the country
it and consider it great delicacy.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

The New Orleans Mercantile Advertise, :,
the 18th inst. observes" During the las, TN,
or four days the packets and STEAMBOATS, have +,
most re-peopled our city. The streets pres,
the same crowded and bus,ling aspect that NJ
are accustomed to in winter.
The passengers report that the Mississippi
in good stage above, and that many large boa.
may be expected in few DAYS, The Ohio ,
Their low.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

Consumption Of fid in Nep EorA.-Du1,.
the last year the consumption Of wood was 81;
o79 loads Of oak, 49.244 Of hickory, and 50 ~,
Of pine; making a total Of s97, SOC loads 4, ;,
aggregate cost of S49S,O85 Sc. Add IA Il,
s6.6O5a tons Of anthracite coal, II ,O75 ch,Id,,,
Virginia, aud 1883 Of charcoal, at a eo,, :
S32', $40 "a, aud the amount is increased
Ssl4,7ss 90. The quantity of Liverpool ,,I
some other kinds of coal consumed We h,v. =.
the means Of knowing. But ii we include II,
whole, with the cos, of carting, SC. the esOe,.
of fuel for the City of New York cannot BE- b.
than million dollars per annum.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

A case was decided at Philadelphia last We
by which one Of party Of four persons who
spent the evening at public house, was COM
led to pay the whole bill, his companions h'
neglected to "poney up" their proportion Of
expenses. The case is reported in the Build
The defendant held, that as he bad not dranl
whole nor ate the whole that was ordered, but
ly fourth part thereof, he vas responsible
payment only in that ratio:
The Judge was Of different opinion. Aa
pany assembled at a public house. can be e0i'
dered BY the landlord only as one person; ~
have joined themselves together, and be m
right to put them asunder. He cannot ~
one, as he enters, "you may drink" andna
Their, "you shall not" nor ask any one SNI
he has money topay for his reckoning @'n
treat another for what we know, orhe ma!
the whole. 1t is partnership for that .:
and what right has the landlord to enquire
finds the capital' They are equally accom-
to him for the whole debt. II is not enousa
one pays his part; he must take care m'
whole Is paid; that is his concern. not The
lords. When the partnership d'sso''ss
Their it be at midday or midnight ever! p
is responsible for the debts contracted 10 ID.
nership. If one man breaks a glass, 1t Is Do
TO the landlord who broke il; he can chafS
The company, as we'll as its contents, an0
must settle the matter with the individual
man with money might bring dozen VI.
who being strangers, the landlord is deprive
MS property and his remedy. He can um
# the company, and he whom he takes ID"
nand his shares from the rest.
The defendant declared that he mac
,eard so much law and good sense ID bis '"s'
hat the decision and opinion put togetns.,
worth the money it cost him; be wou'9 r h.
I'LL, with costs, and remember 1t iof ID
government.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

The 22d of February next, will comOj,t,,
century since the birth of Washington. r..
Massachusetts Historical Society, mindful Of i,
interesting considerations associated with 4:
occasion, have requested one Of ,hcr numb.
Hon. Francis c. Gray. to deliver Obscure
before the Society on that day.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-01

Influence Of Fsar.-If the following account,
contained in private letter from ST. Petersburgh,
be correct, it proves that the cholera is not con-
'tagious, but. at the same time, that fear contr-
butes very powerfully to render it dangerous
g Six men, who had been condemned to death,
were, without being aware Of it. taken to hos.
pital appropriated to the disease, and shat up in
room in which infected patients had been plac-
ed, and even slept in the beds that had been oc.
cupied by them. The criminals remained there
three weeks without their health being in any
degree affected. They were then told, that if
they would crnsent to 60 into hospital fer per-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
DIR. w. JUDKINS'
Patent Specific Ointment,
SOLD, Wholesale AND RETAIL, BY
WILLIAM ST.aBLER, Agent, alexandria.

IENHE above Ointment IS recommended to the public
l. as safe and certain remedy for those obstinate
diseases of which have long bafled the skill!
Of medical science:
LIST White swe!lings of every description;
I'd Sore legs and ulcers long standings
Sd Schirrus glandular tumors. particularly those
hardened tumors in womens breasts, which oftentmes
terminate i'll liberated cancers;
9TH Felons; or wha, some people know by the name
of catarrhs, Of every description.
5th Rheumatic psns of the joints;
9th sprains aud bruises of every description, or in
whatever part situate;
9TH letters of all kinds. In this complaint the pa
tent in applying the ointment, must keep the part
out of water;
9Th Chlblains or parts affected by frost.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
CERTIFN.7TE.

The following communication addre ssed to the pro
prietor Of Jukins' Ointment from the Hon. John Ia
laferro, Member of Congress. is highly Interesting. -
The grstuitous manner in which it is made, exhibits
feelings Of ordinary character towards suffering hu
mant and is certainly well deserving, Of public at
tcntion:
WasRiNGroS, Janua'y q, 1899.
sIn-It has been my wish, for considerable time,
to communicate ~ you the good effect with which
have used the Ointment invented by a Mr.. Judkns,
and which I understand is male and sold by
agents appointed by yourself l have applied this
Ointment during the last three wears to every species
oftumor and wound, without failure to produce
il every instance consider il the most decided aud
efficient remedy in all of tuner, be the
whath may; and have found nothing SO good for
wounds of any description II may be proper to
add, that the cure of tumor called white swelling,
given over By the distinguished physicians in
durable. and which they .cdcd would. without ampu
tstcn, prove faiato the patient wss Under my inme.
date notice, effected by theuse fstanss Ointment,
and the patient is in fine health fits limb by
the tumor being restored to perfect state of sound.
alsu that the leg OF aged man which had been
wounded, aud exhibited one drssdfully liberated
face from the knee to the foot and which, for more
than two years had been considered ncurabe, was ct
fectuay cured by the application OF JudkinS' ONT
ment. mention these two cases. which fell under my
immediate notice aud management, decided evi.
dence u the efficacy OF this remedy in cases of tuHor
and ofulcers: have expe fenced decidedly, the
good effect Of this remedy in the Of Felons, and
of every species Of fresh wound II seems to that
any who vii obs.rve the operation Of this Ont
ment. must be satisfied its beneficial effect car
with the utmost confidence recommend the OF this
valuable remedy.
/ am, Sir, very respectfully,
JOHN TALlAFERRO.
To Mr. CuAnLE' HKusroNs. PROPRIETOR
ofJudkns' Ointment, near Frede.
ricktown Md.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
PHENIY LINES OF
SpAeMdid Blue Safety Coac,

opAoAuAu DAuc Salety CO0cAeS,
One Lane for the accommodation Of passengers, az
St, Uia the Baltimore E. Ohio Rail Roddg
Hours of Starting, 4, 81 A. NJ. & 8 o'clock p. N.
PASSENGERS by the 4 O'Clock Coach will arrive
l. in Baltimore to breakfast, and always from one
hour and halt 10 two hours and half ahead of tho
great Northern Mail, consequently in s.6esnt time for
the l2t O'Clock boat for Philadelphia after having So
journed three hours in Baltimore
Arrangements having been entered into with the
baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company the patrons Of
.s line, des,rous OF travelling that way, always
be accommodate in the 81 O'Clock Coach, without
having to wait for their baggage to be changed tho
stage proceeding direct Baltimore. The propri.
etors, with view ct still further accommodating pas.
sengers will start stage at O'Clock, p. NJ during
the warm season.
No racing allowed. and passengers may rely upon
every attention being paid at all times to their conve.
on these lines DN not be doubted but ol less time uiU
&c taken in performing the route than those phieh hare
but three
Splendid Blue Safety Troy built Coaches, first rata
teams, CIVIL attentive and experienced drivers, at al
times tby day night at the command ofpSssengers,
who will be conveyed in very superior and expedi.
uous manner over this roue.
The proprietors grateful for the liberal patronsge
extended towards the Phepix shall spare no pains Or
expense to merit continuance of public patronage.
For seats please apply at Gsdsby's, Strothers and
Phenix Stage Office, Washington, Holtzman's. Sem.
mes, McCandless', and Old Established Office. under
the Union Hotel. Georgetown, Union Hotel and Globe
Hotel, Alexandra; Betshoover's Bar, Phenix Stage
Office No. North Calvert street, Lyfords Fountain
Inn, Hatiack's, United Hotel. Baltimore.
BEL1ZHOOvER &. CO..
NJ b Passengers in Alexandra wishing TO 70 by the
early stage. can take the steamboat Cygnet to waSh
iDgton. June 6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
Strayea OF stolen,

rNROM Fort Washington, Nd about the last OF May,
n 4 SORREL MARE, shout fohr years old, and
nbort fourteen and a half hands high, one white hind
foot and large blaze in her face, the blaze covering
more of one side of her face ard eye than the other
She PAGES tro,s and g.llops If fund near Washing
ton City, she may be delivered to DR.. r. Baltzer'
on street the subscriber, at Fort washington
for which liberal compensation will be gwen.
inc "a g. WEBB.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
NOTICE.

NOllCE.
- Having been for several years in posses.
sion of a concern in Mr.. NATHAN SBEpFERD's patent,
for making and vending his Ointment, known by the
nam of Dr. ". Judtins' Pqent Specific Ontment.'-
and said Nathan Shepherd having obtsined anew pat
eut thereon, and having likewise renewed with
n shepherd the interest held before, il is
deemed necessary thai p.h.g pp,lce be given of the
circumstance. Having Gevst.l n.uch tune and care
during the above period, ~ r-e ,r'g sd making this
0lnmrn,, and been 'nstrumeu.si 10 wing il The gene
RAJ character II has s,Is'a'' 1itr Nhateyer improve
ment in all this time, it HIS rc-cHed. present' TO
public att. n,on. As here rvc, the f. huineness of
the Ointment may be know, ~ the label around the
ninim nj pot. thus:
Made and solo, oholeSule ndreia near Frederick,
I'D by Z HsrsfonS. concerned an the patent night"
April IS '''kt' - 'iEha ONS.
For sale by WILLIAM STABLER,
june Druggist, Fai!fur Street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
Hhis Day Received,

AN sale by WM. N. MORRISON, olney's School
~ Geography aud Atlas, 7th edition
Fessenlen's New American Gardener, 9Th edition
Henshsw's Ccmmunicsnt's Guide
Tales ofTrarels in the North Of Europe
DO do in Central Africa
DO do west ofthe Mississippi, with numer'
Gus engravngs, by Solomon Bell, late Keeper OF the
Travelling Library, Province House Court boston.
these volumes are the first Of series which are IN
tended 20 supply to the children Of the United states
an entertaining abstract Of the most popular books Of
Travels which have lately appeared.
Nm. M NJ has also on sale,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08

Wines.
S,HoICE old and mellow burgundy Madeira. IN Or
- casks
DO do London Particular do, in half pipes and
Or casks
10 do do, n cases containing 2 dox bottles each
improved BY a voyage 20 the East Indies
Sherry in quarter casks
Port in half pipes and quarter casks
tlsret in cases
reueriffe N quarter casks
Sicily Madeira in do
MArseiiles Madeira do For sale by
:,,.S & NJ & =. H. JANNEY.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
Office the Chesapeake 4. Ohio Ca,ai Conj5a..y,
WAsHINGToN Juoe % 1897

Office Of the ChesapeakeS' Ohio CI,ai C0nIq 8,
WAsHINGToY, June ~, 49,
NOTICE is her, by given, that inota.alsH, e g.,
~ dollars aud fifty cents per share (beine the 2ist
instamen every share of stock in the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, required to be paid on the
5th day Of september next and further Of two
dollars and fifty cents per share being the 22d install
ment) on the lst day OF November next; which install.
ments must be paid To the credit Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, to the Cashier other OH
Ger Of either of the following Banks, viz:
The Branch Bank Of the United States ut Wash,
inglon;
The Bank of Washington. at Washington;
The Patriotic Bank Of Washington, do
The Bank ofthe Metropolis, do
The Farmers and Mechanics Bank, at Georgetown;
The Bank of Alexandra, at Alexandra,
The Bank of Potomac, do
The Farmers Bank Of Alexandra, do
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandra, do
The Hagerstown Bank, in Hagerstown, Nd.
The Branch fthe Valley Bank, in chsrlestow1. Va;
and
The Branch Of the Valley Bank, in Leesbufg, w.
BY order Of the President and Directors:
JOHN p. lNGLE,
Clerk Ches. & Ohio Canal Company.
iy 4-1awt1stNov
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08

Y Sugars, low priced.
bStFrY aads New Orleans, Porto Rico and ST Croix
IN sugars. part st low prices
ia Loaf aud lump sugars, do
81 mn. 28 SAM'L, d. LARMOUR 9 CO..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08

New foods.
Dt.UE and yellow nanSeens
ID Msrseihes quilts; csfcoes
Brown and blcsched cOttons
Cotton braces
R,lsss and bird eve diaper
Irish and brown linen
With small lot OF Scotch Binds, 48 inches wide.
Jus, received and for sale by
ly2 beoknh wiz, ..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
Notice

NQtlSG
10 the Citizens of this place and the Public Ge-
neraly.
Passengers for Baltimore.
N3#A &C. are respectfully inform, tia,
{e42 they cure their passage to
sX2EasBslt more BY the 9, IL or O'Clock
Liae of Coaches from Washington, BY taking seats III
Alexandris at Newton's Hotel at CiagetHs Hotel
and leaving in the z g. g. TO- II Il o'clock Boats
for Washington sstere will be Coaches at the whs:
to convey them up 20 the Stage 0tie without any ex'
ira charge
BY this arrangement passengers cannot be d'sap
pointed Extra Coaches furnished for private parties
at all times
Fare to Baltimore S..
S Nine o'clock stage BY way Of the Rail Road.
THOS. S. BLACKBURN.
may l4-dtf Agem,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
BOOK & JOB PRIN1INe

NEATLY EXECUTED At THIS OFFICE.
CATALOGUES of Sale; Bank Checks, with
" or without name in margin; Cards; Prices
Current; Lottery Tickets Law and CONNER
cial Blanks; Bills Of Lading; Policies Of Insur-
ance; Bill Books; Lottery Bills; Militia No
ices; Hand, Hat. Shoe, Window, Shop, Tobac-
co, Horse, and Show Bills; with every other DE-
scription of LETTER.PREss PRINTING. CaIas.
Bills, Checks, &c. printed either ~ red, blue,
green, yellAw, or black
LOTTERY BILLS
of every description for sale atthis Office
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
F ort Washington,

Fort Washington,
June 90, 1881.
CEALED proposals will he received by the sub 'cri-
= Der uat the goth Of July, tor supplying this post
with Two Hundred Cords of good, sound. merchant
able OAK WOOD, to be corded on the hill, at such
places as may be designated, and agreeably 10 the
Alexander. rules of cording The proposals to be
dorsed Proposals for supplying Wood"
G. WEBB,
June 24-dt20thJv 1t. e. ).
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08

Charles Bennett
MAS received and offers for sale
III case - blesched power loom shirtng cotton
do rs do Peterborough do do
do Maryland Peuitentisry plaids, superior
quality
do a. indigo blue checks
lune g
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-08
Trustees Sale.

RYvir,ue ola deed Of trust executed to me by John
ID Maddox and Ann his wife, and Of record in the
Clerks Office Of Prince William County Court and in
pursuance Of decreta order Of the Superior Court of
Chaneery for the Fredericksburg District, made in
cause therein depending between John Brown, sdmi-
nstrator Of John Brown, deceased, Plaintiff and John
Maddox and others Defendants. 1 shall, tie fret
Monday in July merit before theront door Of the Court
House Of Prince William County, proceed to sell. by
public suction,
GgRS&n the said deed mentioned, lying on Broad
sT& Run in said County, and on which the said
<s4m. John Maddox now resides.
Terms Of Sale -one.third of the purchase money
will be required in hand. onethird in twelve months,
and the remaining third in two years theresfter.-
Bonds and deed Of trust the premises, to secure
the deferred payments. will be required of tho pur.
chaser Such title as is vested in will be conveyed
to the purchaser. II. B. SINCLAIR,
may WIN Trustee.
" The sale Of the above property is postpon.
ed until the first Monday in augua merit. jy6
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-22
{ D n u K F. s S.

In the Senate On Tuesday. the A,,;
were introduced on leave, and werJ,'Ims as
dered to second reading. A bill myit 'ao o.
mounting and eqaipping a part oitbs 'a . ir
the United States for tie prnrpctio of arm! q
vans trading to Mexico, introducc.b nv W Te can
ton; a bill for p oviding 10. the arm. W bst
tain fortifica'lIn ms Of tie Uhite,l ST.. ''M y. Ct
cd by Mr.. Saith. aad bill pro, id,, ;. ,I"Oa:;
for spollatl''s committed tv the Fcss %aearo
the year 1850. introduced by Mr. VIII ~ y
last named bill Was ON motion of Sr " Il
ny unanimous consent, read a secon, finn.
title, and referred to select commt,cs s s.. C
ing OF Messrs. wilkins, Webster Ci. uVssE
Brown. and Dudley. Az ,.terp.,;a n"' IT
which will be found in to days pa,c,s ,so I's'
on the consideration of the report Of no F@
tee Of finance on the memorials from w. ,'r'
Philadelphia, Baltimore. and Pitt.bar:, rs y"
to a reduction of the duties on teas. in aG
Messrs Webster, Smith. CLAY, Havne and r,'
bers took part. The report was finally I,J
the table. A resolution submitted By Mr. H"I-
ca:,ng OH the President for information r.l..
to the state Of the trade between the s..F
and the British West Indies. &c. uill ,I.sI
found III our report nt Yesterdays proceedi,,."
lh the House oi Representatives.
memorials were numrTous'y presented an! y
subjects OF several of them underwent som.
cusslon. A variety Of private bills wete rem.
ed and read twice. and referred to Comml,.
the whole House. Mr.. Clay. from the Comr
tee IN Public Land, reported bill suppen.
tary to the severa! Law for The sale of public land
and Mr.. Drayton, from the Committee on WG
ry Affairs, reported bill TO regulate tie paw \,
allowances of officers Of the army. Both Of hs.
bills were read twice and the latter wa, CONN,
tedtn Commit ee of the whole on the STATE >,
the Union. Mr.. Hoff'uan, from the Commi,.
Of Naval Affairs, introduced two bills, oDs {.
the construction OF Naval Hospital, at Ch,t.,
town. Mass, Brooklyn, N. York. aud Peu,,,o.
la, and the other to provide for the compIetian 4
the Naval Hospital at Norfolk, and the N,u.
Asylum at Philadelphia. The bills were .ey,,
ally read first and second time, and commute,
to Committee Of the whole on the state Of II,
Union. Mr.. McDufie, from the Committee q
Ways and Means, reportc a bill explanatory
the act to reduce the duties on tea, coffee, an
cocoa, which was also read twice and com,ui,,ed
| The memorial of the President aud Director.
the Chesapeake ard Ohio Canal Company, pra,
ing an amendment to their charter, and an !,
crease Of aid, was ordered to be printed NJ
Dearborn Withdrew his resolution for the redu
ton Of the duties on tea, wines. spices, &C.; at
after the presentation of several other resolution
upon the question of the reference Of one Of viii
a long debate ensued, the House adjourned
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-22
Notice.

TIME Presd, mt and Directors of the Washington Ca
l. nal Company hereby give notice. that General
Meeting of the Stockholders of the said Company will
be held 1T the City Hall IN the City Of Washington, on
the 10Th day Of January, 1892, at IL O'Clock. for the
election Of President and Directors for the
ing years for which purpose the poll will remain open
until O'Clock. 2. n. and no I"nger
BY order of the President and Directors:
JAS. ADAMS,
Clerk Washington Canal Company.
dee Oft
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-22
In the Virginia House of Delegates on the l94

In the Virginia House Of Delegates on the lst-
Mr.. Boiling presented petition from ctu
of Buckingham, on the subject of the inspect
of -four in Richmond, and asking that the pol,
Of appointing the Inspector be taken from i
county court Of Henrlco, and vested in some
bunal responsible to the people.
Mr.. Boiling asked the reference of the petin
to the Committee OF Propositions and Grievance
and that that Committee have power to call bsfr
them Messrs. Alfred Harris and Joshua J. Fry, /
order that their evidence might be given, tOuchr!
a certain transaction in flour.
Mr.. Wood of Alb stated that there was on Ii 4
subject great deal OF excitement. There va;
something wrong somewhere. which ought to be
probed. He would therefore prefer that the pc.
titon should 90 to Select Committee, Of which
he would ask that Mr.. Miller Of Poshatan should
be appointed chairman.
Mr.. Miller, said he had presented memoir
al on the same subject, which was referred TO The
Committee of Agriculture and Manufaclures:lAa
Committee had last year made luminous report
on the subject and would no doubt do 80 again.
its members being coguizant Of the subject. lhl
was the regular course, and he hoped 1t would
taken.
Mr.. Rives Chairman of the Committee OF Ma
nufac tures) sa,l meeting Of that Commute
would be held Tomorrow. and he moved that
have power TO send for persons and papers
Mr. Buoker said that perhaps in consequence
of the motion of the gentleman from Buckingham
only Messrs. Harris and Fry would be sent !"
by the Committee. He hoped the Commute
would also be instructed to examine the city mA
ers on the effect of the law of the last session
which Mr.. Booker pronounced from facts who
he related, to be injurious to the Agricultural 10
terest, though .avowedly for itsProteclIon' aHa Y
be for the interest Of the country mIlleTs OILY
the expense Of the Agricultural interest
After few remarks from Messrs Rlve' 30
Boiling, the petition was referred to the Comm
tee of Agriculture and Manufactures.