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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-06-29
District Of Columbia.
County of .qierandria, Set.
APRIL Term, 1882. e
Bryan Hampson. Complainant,
against

against
John hcIver, deceased. Defend
ant,
TIME Defendant, Daniel Graham, administrator OF
Il John McIver. deceased, not having entered his
appearance to this suit, and given security according
the statute and the rules this Court and sppear
ing to the satisfaction Of the Court that the said Daniel
Graham is not an inhabtant the District OF Column
ba on the motion Of the Complainant, by his counsel
il 10 Ses 1880 $3.50. -
Ordered That the said Defendant do appear here on
before the first day OF the next November FERN OF
this Court, and answer the bill OF the Complainant
aud give security for performing the DEGREES of the
Court; and that copy Of this order be forthwith pub
shed for two months successfully in the Alexandra
Phenx Gazette, and that another copy be posted at
the front door ofthe Court House of said County
Test: EDM.I. LEE, c. c.
nav S0-2m
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CERTYFW9JE.

The following communication addressed 10 the pro.
pretor OF Julkins Ointment from the Hon. John T..
liaferro. Member of Congress, is highly interesting
The gratuit0us manner in which il is made exhibits
feelings of no ordinary character towards suffering hu
manity; and is certainly well deserving Of public al
tention:
WAsHisoroS, January %, 1879
SIn-Tt has been my wish fora considerable tine,
to communicate to YOU the good effect with which
have used the Ointment invented BY y Sir. Judkins.
and which I now understand is made and sold b.
agents appointed bv yourself have applied tbs
Ointment during the last three years to every spaces
Of tumor and wound, without failure produce cue
in every instance consider i, the most decided if
efficient remedy in all Of tuner, be tie car''
whatit may; ard have found nothing so good iI
wounds of any description II may be proper 10
add, that the cure Of tumor called white swelling
given over BY the most distinguished physicians as ~
durable. and which they decided would, without ampu
tation prove faalto the patient, was, under n lmn
date notice, effected by the Of Judkns' 0lo'n'n'
and the patient is in fine health His limb aht'Na?
the tum0r being restored to perfect state OF 'ou'p
ness lso that the leg Of aged man which had e"
wounded, and exhibited one dreadfully liberated 'U,
face from the knee TO the foot, ana which. Tor n"
than two years, had been considered incurable vase,
fectually cured by the application Of Ju.Isns O,n
ment. mention these two cases, whichieh ah"e'
immediate notice and management, as sdecideaor
and ofucers have expe fenced. as d, cIde'!' '"j
good effect this remedy in the cure Of Fe'on' ~.
of every species of fresh wound. ltseems 70 NC ',
any one who vii observe on the operation Of h' ,'r
ment must be satisfied as to its beneficial eiiee' '
with the utmost confidence recommend the use 0''''
valuable remedy.
holm TALnFERRO
To Nr. CBARLEs HgRsrONs. Proprietor
ofJudkins' Ointment, near Frcde.S
ricktown, Md.
NOTICE.
~ Having been for several years III Po''f,
sion ola concern in Mr. NATHAs saErfEnp's p''tts
for making and vending bis Ointment. known D, Wv
nam of Dr.. w J.dEins' Patent Specific oinfnem'
and said Nathan Shepherd having obtainrd an'" ;,
ent thereon, and having likewise renewed ~.
N. Shepherd the same interest held oe'o g ~.
detned necessary that pubic notice be gwen % c
{ cumstance. Having devoted much tune snu ~,
during the above perod,in preparing and mss'ns .,,
Ointment, and been instrumental in giving II 'be -
raj character it has sustained, with whatever "a
rnent, n oil this time, II has received. Pre'e If
public attention As heretofore, the genuinen.I n.
the Ointment may be known BY the label ar0uHu
ointment pot. thus: r..J.,;.I.
I" Made and sod wholesale and refaiL near fre1,
I'D bv G. Herstons, eoncernedin The patenir,
AnSiIf5 CHARLES HER5Io'o'
For sale by WILLIAM STABLkh,
june 8 druggist, fd|Jo1 'r....
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ARrL TERM, 1882.
Colin Aud, admetrato de bonis1
non Of Georg3sgan and Mat.
thew Crawford cccased; Will
liam Pagan. ldeI representa-
i've of the SAID George Pagan,
deceased, and him L. Craw
ford. legal REPRESENTATIVE Of
Matthew Craw9rd, deceased,
Complainants.
agef - mar. ILY CHaNCERY.
b. Key. decesld, and Others;
and JohnJ Jenhs, executor of -
George JenkinsE eceased; Jno
J.. jenkins, Rost Morrow and
Mary. his wife,formerly Mary
Jenkins; Sarah laria Pye, and
Edward A. Py& heirs of the
said George JenIns, deceaseds
Defendants,
vHSHE Defendant JohnJ Jenkins. executor of Geo.
Il Jenkins, deceSed JohnJ Jenkins, Robert Nor.
row and Nary his Vie, formerly Mary jenkins; Sarah
Maria Pye and Etward A.. Pye, heirs OF the sand
George jenkins. deceased, not having entered their
appearance to this s6t, and given security according
to the statute and TIL rules of this Court and trap
arng 10 the satisfaction Of the Court that the said
defendants not Inhabitants Of the District OF Co.
lmbia; on the motion of the complainants, by their
counsel, tits
Ordered, That they do appear, before the ext
November term OF this Court aud answerthe bill OF the
crecs of this Court; aud that copy of this order be
forthwith published, for two months successfully, III
the Alexandra Phenx Gazette and that another copy
deposited at the front door OF the Court house of said
County. Test: EpM. l. LEE,
unav 40 ON &, G..
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REMEDY FOR
RheNNlatism.

TNuE excruciating pain-the decrepitude and de.
- fornity, and the premature old age. which are
the usual attendants Of this disorder, suffered by
many from despair ola cure disappointment in the
efficacy of the numerous pretended sntldoses used to
effect this purpose. But those who have made fair
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Disthct Of Columbia,
.fferd1dria County, Set.

AnrI TERM, 1882.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

Corn Erchage.-An animated business was
done in Flour through the week with gradual
advance in prices, amounting in all to about 25
cts. good demand existed on Saturday at S53
a 6 for Western, 500 Red Beach at e, Troy 81,
Ohio via Western Canal, of which 5000 bis. have
arrived of excellent quality, So Z; Howard st.
6. Georgetown 81 J, and all common Southern
sorts at 81 a I: the total sales are estimated at
l6 or 1000 bis. Of Wheat 400 bush. Western
brought 1875 cts. Rye, sales 80 cts. and "a was
asked on Saturday. Northern white Corn sold
at 62a cts, yellow declined little though the
arrivals were light, as did Southern under the
same circumstances. Oats retailed on Saturday
at SO 81 cts, being the same prices with South
ern Corn.
Exchange and Money-For the packet Of the
Oath there was rather more demand for bills, and
some sales were made at 10 per cent prem.
though 81 was the common price. Money isget-
ting more penty.-N. Y Jour Com. May %.
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IN COUNCI-Nay %, 1892

Mr.. Violet, the member elect from the Third
Ward, appeared, was qualified, aud took his seat.
The resignation of James NJ. McRca, mem
Der from the First Ward, was received and &C.
copied by the Council: Whereupon,
Ordered, That Alexander Mckenzie, John A.
Stewart. and Benjamin L. Fendall, be appointed
for the purpose Of holding an Election at the or
flee of Mr.. Jonathan Shillaber, at the corner of
Prince and Fairfax Streets, ON Monday, the l tn
of June, for member Of Council in the place Of
James NJ. McRea, resigned.
On the application of Samuel B. Harper, it is
Ordered, That the Assessors be directed to
inquire whether the tax for Flour Merchant be
properly chargeable to him or to-. & NJ. Snyder.
Ordered, That "a, the difference between a
R. Nj. aud shop tax, be credited OH the tax bill
OF John G. GRAY for the present year.
A petition from Abraham Jones, a tree man of
color, was received and read, and referred to
Messrs. Smoot, Miller, and Brockett, to inquire
into the facts OF the case, and make report to
the Council.
On balloting for Collectors, Charles Scott was
elected for the Northern district, and William
Fox for the Southern District
On baloting for Treasurer, P. E. Hoffman
was duly elected.
The following resolution was moved BY MIR.
Miller:
Resolced, That in all cases of persons having
claims against the Corporation the Auditor shall
deduct from the amount so due any charge which
may appear against them as due to the Corpora
ton.
Which resolution was referred to Messrs. Mil
Ter and Taylor, with leave to report by bill or
otherwise.
Resolved, That the Council will set as Court
of Appeals on the 18th and 9th of June, from
ii until O'Clock, and that the Clerk do give
notice thereof; and that no appeal for any alleg-
ed generalization Of property will be afterwards
heard.
Resolced. That a commission of two aud one
half per cent. be allowed to the Collectors for
all monies collected by them aud paid into the
Treasury for the present year.
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INDIAN WAR.
Lou IsvlLLE, (Ky.) Ma

r.s steamboat Herald. Capt. Fieishman, IN
..,,n,y four hours from 81. Louisa most ex-
,.,ordinary quick passags-brinss US Procla-
SO, from the Governor of Illinois to the citi-
-. 0f that State, from which it appears. that
-. hIooSv and successful attack has been made by
~ hostile Indians upon detachment OF mount
a ,olu0teers. We learn, by private letter,
49,, 6f,y.two Of the volunteers we're killed,
.o,r whom were Colonel Crane, Col. Thomas,
v,,r Morgan, aud Capt. Bailey.
4, the date Of the last accounts, Gen. Akin
,hs COMMANDMENTS Chief Of the United States
So. wa, in a most perilous situation. He had
..D,out several expresses for supplies, and every
had been cut of. The keel-boats, destined
r,,b supplies above the Rapids, had not been
,.,,d Of. and IT was supposed they had been cap
.,..l and their crews massacred. Intelligence
,,oel had not been anticipated. For fur
~, knowledge Of the condition Of our frontiers,
reader i, referred to Governor Reynolds's
U,o,.pa,On, which is here subjoined Jour.
UNIONS FEhhts ON NUSh nlNEn.
70 he Militia ofths State Of Illinois.
T. brcOmes my duty again to call on you for
,,', services in defence Of your country. The
s,,. !, no, only Invaded BY hostile Indians, but
,,,nr Of your citizens have been slain in battle.
lJsra,6ment of the mounted volunteers, COM
landed by Major Stillman. Of about 275 in num-
Sr were overpowered by the hostile Indians on
Sycamore Creek, distant from this place about
J;rlv miles. and considerable number Of them
EI,ed This is an act Of hostility which cannot
Be miscOnstrued.
am Of opinion that the Pottawatamies and
yinnebagoes have joined the Sacs and Foxes,
md al NAV be considered as waying war against
he United States.
To sabdue these Indians, and drive them out
Jthe State, it will require force Of at least two
thousand mounted volunteers mole, in addition
% the troops already in the field.
have made the necessary acquisitions on the
o-uver officers for the above number of mounted
men, and have no doubt that citizen soldiers Of
The State will ODE, the cali Of the country. They
plI meet at Hinepin, on the Illinois River, in
companies Of 80 each, Oh the 10th OF June next,
% be organized into Brigade.
JOHN REYNOLDS,
Nap Is. COMMANDMENTS Chief.
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PanOra,na Of Mexico.

THIS splendid Representation Of one Of the most
L beautiful. we'll as unique, Cities Of the world,
after exhibition of unparalleled success in London
and in some Of the principal! cities in this country,
is NOV OPEN
for the inspection of the citizens of Alexandria and
the public generally, in building erected for ito
reception in Washington City. and situated on Mar.
ket space. south side Pennsylvania Avenue, between
9th and 9th streets.
1t is the original picture, painted by order Of the
Mexican Government, and challenges competition
with any thing Of the kind ever produced in the Ca.
pitol of Europe
Open each day, Sundays excepted, from so'eIoek,
A. n. till sunset
Admittance IS cents. Season tickets (not tfansfes.
able) one dollar each, to be obtained Of hr. h. o.
Bullock. Agent for the Propsetors, at the place OF
exhibition.
Pamphlets Historical and descriPtive] l23 cts
apr 4-eotf
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. %. CO.
RIyEn. MAY so.

ARRIVED, May 80,
schr Alfred, Stetson, Freeport, ballast to William
Powle 4 Co Schr Leopard Curtis doi do do
schr Clerman, Pearson Baltimore, whiskey and pc
tatoes to Samuel Larmour Co,
schr. Marion, Clark, Patuxent; tobacco to A. c.
Cazenove Il Co.
Schr Favorite. Jarvis, Port Tobacco to order
Schr. Globe, Lucas. Canal; -four to j. G.. Vowel
Schr Cnly Daughter, Barnes, Msltawoman; fish to
Fletcher & Dement,.
SAILED,
Schr. Mariner, Jones. North Carolina
Steamboat Columbia Mitchell, Baltimore
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
Notice.

Office ofthe .7leraadria Canal Company.
TINE 9Th nstanent called for the Stock Of this
i Company, becomes due to morrow, list June,)
and being the design ofthe Board to prosecute the
work with vgor, is hoped that Stockholders will be
prompt in making payment
Insalmen,s will be received at the Bank of Potomac
and the Mechanics Bank at either of which places
subscribe are requested tn CALL AND PAY; and,
for the greater facility of all parties is requested that
the receipts last given will be produced that each
subst qent payment may be regularly endorsed there
on. BY order. &c JOHN h. CREASE,
may Sl-dSt&eof Clerk A. c c.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

w ~. Miller offers for sale,
1000 HEAVY La Plata Hides
IUUVJ 800 10 Sailed do
300 dry Calf Skins
90 bbls Tanners Oil; 10 tierces " hale Oil
bbs Linseed Oil
40 hhls Molasses
20 bags 81. Domingo aud Java Coffee
Chewing robscco ia kegs aud 5o1es, los,
lbs. and pound rolls
10 or casks Msrseilles Mailer Wine
So oois Gross uerrings; 50 DO Nett do
so sacks y. wn salt, AT Low PRICE,
1000 bushels Ground Alum Salt
So sheets Sheat ing Copper
And Copper Nails may 81
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w Council, MAY %, 1892.

ORDERED, That Alexander Mckenzie, John A.
~ Stewart, and BENJAMIN T Fendsll, be appointed
Commissioners for holding Election at the Office Of
Mr. Jonathan Shillaber, at the corner of Prince and
Fairfax streets, on 'nday, the lith of June, for
member Of Council in the place Of James VI. McRea,
resigned. may 31-tl1thJ
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
David Appieh.
N NEErTIO NER IND RAKER.

CONFECllCfER H4ND D'hEN,
nErURNS thanks to his friends and the public for
IL the patronage he has received since he common
ccd business and informs them that ne is now prepar'
ed to furnish them with every thing in his line such
as Cakes of all kinds Cordias, Nuts, and FRUITS such
as Pine Apples. Oranges and Lemons. all fresh and
good. He has also erected Soda Fountain, which
will be kept running during the season.
Canary Seed for sale
N. d. Tie is prerare ed 10 furnish Ladies and Gentle
men with Ice Cream; and Cakes for Weddings and
Parties furnished to order at the shortest notice
Gr Orders thankfully received and promptly at
tended to. may 3l-3t'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
Nry foods ut Cost.

Dry GOOuS ~ Cost.
TTNHE subscriber, intending to close his business here
before the Fall has commenced selling out at cost
an extensive assortment OF
SEASONABLE GOODS.
large proportion received by the late arrivals iron.
New York; among which are
Cloths, blue, mulberry, olive, black, and mkt
Cassimeres and Gasslnets, blue, drab, and MKT
White and brown English and French Drilling
Circsssians, Nankeensi and other goods tor summer
wear
Rouen Cassimcres, good article for boys clothes
M.rsees silk and other Vestings. in great variety
Italian Lustrings Florences and other Silks
Grape de Lyon and other thin goods for dresses
Bombazines and Bombazcts
Gnghams Cslicoes, and MusIlns, aJarge assortment,
at reduced prices, from l23 cents upwards
Hosiery, Of silk, cotton and worstee' all prices ana
cheap
Italian and French Grapes, all colors
Nerino Shawls scarlet white and black, very cheap
Bobbinet Laces and Edgings at reduced prices
Grape, GAUGE, Silk, and Bandana Hdkfs
Cambrics, Jaconets and Corded Muslns
Book Muslns
irish Linens long Lawns, and Linen Cambrics
Umbrellas Of cotton and silk, and Parasols
Leehorn Hats, Bonnet Cambrics and Reeds
Taffcta Ribands all colors and widths
Russia Sheeting. Birds eye and Scotch Diaper
Brown and blesched Dowlss. Osnaburgs and Canvas
Brown and blesched Cottons, all prices and widths
Bed Ticking Domestic Plads and Stripes
Sewing silks, Threads Spool and Ball Cotton
Buttons Gloves of all kinds
And many other articles, too numerous for an adver-
tsement at less than market prices, by wholesale and
RETAIL for Cash. short time to those who pay on
demand. JAMES w. SCOTf,
Corner Of King and Royal streets.
may -satt5Tues&eod
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
Court Of appeals.

VNHE Council will sit asa Court of Appeals on the
Il 18th and 18th Of June, from II until o'clock
each day. after which appeal viii be heard for any
alleged over, valuation Of property. The Tax Books
will be left at the Council Chamber, and may be exa.
mined after O'Clock of each DAY.
NAV 81 tl1thJ ! p. THOMPSON, C C
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
Price of Produce IN .dierandr,a yesterday, from
Yngons and Hessels.

FLoua. Tuesday the wagon price Of Flour
was IS Of a o.; sales from stores at l6 2-s.
Yesterday the wagon price was l2a ass
We were not advised Of any sales from stores.
King Street Flour is now generally held at Is;
S II and S 90 have been offered and refused
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

As an offset to the statements which OCCASION
ally appear in the papers, relative to vegetable and
other productions Of the soil of extraordinary
growth. the editor Of the Genius of Liberty,
printed at Leesburg, Va. mentions the fact that
a citizen of Fauquier county, in that State, Gre
Gently sent sixteen of his own children, lawful
~ born in wedlock, to a neighbouring school, at
one and the same period of time"
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TO Rent,

AxA That comfortable and convenient DWELLING
HOUSE at present occupied ny MS. Green on
Farfa Ak street, adjoining Capt. b NJ 7. FendaiPs.
Also to Rent, the comfortable Brick Dwelling oppo.
site Smiths Foundry. II is large enough to aecommo.
date several families. Possession may be had the
18th June. JoSihh n DAVIS.
nav 90
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For Rent>

INIE subscribers, intending discontinue the Gro
L cery Business in Alexandra, offer for rent that
k5k LARGE BRICK WAREHOUSE on VowelPs
Esss Wharf, in their possession. This lisa first
rate stand for business Possession given immediately
may 3l-tf FLEMING & HcVElGH.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
BALTIMORE, MAY so.

OALIlMoREs Way oU.
The Races over the Central Course commence
ed yesterday with sweepstakes, mile heats, 800
entrance-seven subscribers-4 paid forleit-s
started, viz:
Col. w. r. Johnson's b. c. Herr Cline, IL
&c. Craig's and F. p. Corbiu's Gmp) Oh. t.
Pirouette, %
Samuel w. Smiths Oh. {. Alpha, s-dis
Time-lst heat, I'm. SIS Cd heat, I'm. SIS.
For the second race; the " Ladies' Cup" two
mile heats, three started, viz:
J. c. ,Craig's b. m. Virginia Taylor, s-l
DR.. Charles Duvall's CHI. m. Jemima Wilkin-
son, Ia Q
J. NJ. selden's Spring Hill Filly. s-dis.
Time-lst heat, An. Sos. I'd heat, 3m. Sos.
Sd heat, An. IS.
The Race to-day to come of at 10 precisely,
will be post sweepstakes, mile heats, entrance
$3.50. the proprietor to add $500 entries,
making the purse 1880. The following horses
will contend for it:
Col. w. r. Johnson's CHI. h. Andrew, by Sir
Charles, years old.
James NJ. Selden's Oh. h. Sparrowhawk, BY Sir
Charles, years old.
Robert Parker's b. z. Bachelor.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

and that the resistance made by the government
serves only to augment his strength and conceu-
rate his forces.
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TO be Rented,

TO DC N6Nt6u,
as That pie asantly situated two story
gsss1 BRICK HOUSE
9ssm, on King street, now occupied by II
$50 Swami, and next door to where live
all convenient outbuildings II is reputed to be :.
most healthy part of the town, and the oest WE
its neghborloQd. Also, the upper part Of a Sex
Warehouse on the Wharf. ABIDING The warehoo-r os
Jonathan Jsnuey, now occupied Carpenters shop
by homas Preston.
5th mo 29-5t A. SCHOLFlFI.D.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

A rumour was pretty generally circulated in
this city yesterday, that three deaths by cholera
had occurred in New York. The New York
papers received last evening are silent upon the
subject, and the rumor is no doubt without the
slightest foundation. Sooner or later, however,
the peslilence will be among us.-PhiL Ing.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31
List of Mstalments called. piz.

Making $40 per share
now due, and the 10th nstalment of dollars pr share
Is PAYABLE LIST July next.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-31

apr 9-eots >, iru''ees'
1.-THE sale Of the above-described property
in POSTPONED till Monday and Tuesday, the 18th and
10Th DAYS of June ensuing, to take place at the
hours and places above mentioned
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-01
&s&cysasossu GGgfsem
Thursday f;scs,si.g. egE~y 81.
JAMES RIVER COMPANY.

The meeting at the Capitol yesterday large,
anu especially wcighty in it's composition. With
Avery few exceptions, the capitalists, men of bu-
sihess' and OF large property were present, mani
testing by the interest they took in the business,
as VOL as by their subscriptions their perfect conf
dencc in the feasibility of the scheme, and the last
consequence OF which they deem it TO central Vr-
ginia at largo, to Richmond in particular, and to
The entire Commonwealth indirectly. The Chair.
man (icn MarshalD in brief and mos. cogent
terms, enforced the vast consequence of the work
to the general community, and Mr.. Chapman John
son followed in more elaborate terms, explaining
the conditions of the Charter meeting and rclutiny
all possible objections which tmdity could con-
Jure up, and demonstrating that the scheme could
not be otherwise than safe and productive to the
individual Stakeholder, and to the Country at large
that It's successful accomplishment must he fraught
with Prosperiiy-and concluded with proposing the
following Resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the people orRiohmond. decnIv
sensible of the great value of the charter which
has been offered Ivy the General Assembly 70 the
James River and Kanawha Company, and feeling
1t their duty to use every effort io maize th,.
charter available, will testify their sincerity in
tins duty, by subscribing for the stock to the nj,
tcrpo5t of their ability
hrS'fred, That Committee of seven PERSONS
DO appointed to enquire what further measures
ought to be adopted by the citizens of Richmond.
WIN view TO recommend the charter to public
favor, and procure subscriptions for the stock;
ana that when the Committee are prepared to re-
port they give public notice, and invite another
town meeting.
Tine Chair appointed the following Conmitteo.
.Messrs. Chapman johnson, Joseph Marx Rich
ard Anderson, Robert Stanard, John G.. Williams,
thomas Rutherford, > Lewis Webb
! On motion of Mr.. Johnson the Chairman or The
meeting was added as Charmpn of the Commit
toe.
Mr. Johnson then, in pursuance of his rcsolu.
ton, advanced to the book, in order TO subscribe
the number OF shares which he had determined to
take. Various other citizens did the same
Since Tuesday, the subscription in this City
has advanced from $4,000 to $3en,OuO