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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07
IRON Correspondent.
WASHINGTON CITY,

(
Ihe prevailing and almost the exclusive subjects of
interest here OF late, have been the health of tho Pres
dent the new BRIDGE and last though by no means least
The far-famed prescription list I am happy from ocular
evidence TO have IT in my power say that our venera
bic Chiei Magistrate promises remain much longer on
ms side oil eternity than many have prophesied. The
world cannot spare him YETI and Providence seems dispo.
posed TO continue her smiles upon our country by not
Withdrawing prop valuable at such crisis The
only difference which the suffering Of the luslri-
Gus OLD gentleman appeared in my view have wrought
was thsbs pipe is shorter than used 10 be- and his
smoking hts longer III resfe as the French have H. 1
think you viii lind him in full vigour to bear the acca-
nations with which he will every where be welcomed on
ms Journey It's now generally understood that he is TO
leave Washington for your City, on Thursday to remain in
paore through Friday on Saturday to embark for Phi
iadeiPhia there TO rePose Sunday and Monday 10
give himself up TO the City Of Brotery Love On Mon
day he departs for New York His wish to travel as
private gentleman not to mako his excursion the o.,cn
tous ''progress" OF potenate.
=" The bridge OF which spoke will be a splendid EN-.
punishment and convenience Washington City and the
tails relating 10 il, ~
"The prescription affair is now regarded as bubble
ana ougbear got up by few busy clerks, who having
been pets Of the government desired 10 attract noce Inv
distinguishing themselves. The most universally accre.
diled version OF the story is hisA plausible petition was
raned setting forth in substance that public men ought
10 nave private vlrtue and That those who were without
morality deserved TO be without places These being try
sns from which could dissent, certain names in
ar sm told not exceeding eighteen, obtained to
The Aforesaid petition; but only name Of any weieh
Now came the trickeFy:--
Ihe petition referred certain Illustrative documents
'bese documents gave names, and observations which
were not examined by the signers Of the peon so when
the paper met the eyes Of the government IL was follow
ed by disclaimer from the only individual whose OPT
mon was likely TO prove influential, containing stale
meDt oil the and expressing surprise and regret that
he should have been enapped into attack upon some
oil his most valued friends and men Of Tried and
able integrity hmay readily be imagined that the Cabi-
net with consent rowned away the meddlesome and
malicious attempt TO njure the deserving; and seemed SO
disposed TO extend their rowns the faction which had
sougnt tne mischief that no one has yet appeared, with
sufficient hardhood to take upon himself ,e sin of tho
conspiracy. "-BolfimOre Gazette.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

- WAsHfNGToN, June 4.
Yesterday commenced the General Annual Meeting Of
the Stockholders Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
pany, the Mayor ofthe City presiding The Annual Re.
port OF the President and Directors presented and
by General Mercer. Alter which, a Resolution was
moved by Mr. MeIDtire behalf OF the Corporation of
Washington, to enter into Resolution to proceed to the
election Of President and Directors ofbe company for The
year ensuing, on Thursday next, at o'clock. To this
motion various amendments proposed on which much
debate ensued but before coming any conclusions the
Meeting adjourned I'LL to.daY.-.sNok Int
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

From the Yorkyilo (south Cafoina) Pa,riot.1
The Union party Of Yorkvc assembled 10 the Court
house on Tuesday evening last TO make arrangements
fer celebrating the fourth Of July The meeting was or
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

people, that he may 60 home and counsel HE young mon
against taking up the Ratchet In future where there Is no
sort OF hope Of accomplishing any thing by It. but their
own destruction.
Black Hawk and his party may be expected to pass
through this city the last OF next week
ltwere useless bespeak for this captive Chief and his
associates in defeat aud captivity the kindness of the pub
ifc The feelings Of the whole country with these in
Jured and iliterae, and Inflated peoplePhH Com Her
The Globe OF Saturday confirms the above. The Indian
prisoners will probably leave Fortress Monroe early this
week. and be carried through the principal Northern CT.
ties They have pledged themselves Tor their future good
conduct, and is now thought be liberated with safe
ty.---dler. Gazette
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

The Western Mail has brought the of the de attn
al st. Louis, of Colonel WILLIAM McREE distn
gshed officer OF the late War; and but recently
General oil Public Lands in Missouri and Illinois He
Tell victim TO the second visitation tho Cholera
was supposed brought upon himself by much of
arhhcai remedies Ho was buried with military honors.
Wat. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-07

The Columbus (Geo) Enquirer, of the 18th ult saws
I'VE understand that an agent OF the Government has
reached this place, for the purpose of treating with the
creek Indians for the whole OF their lands in Alabama.
We learn that should he succeed in making treaty he is
authorized to repay persons who hold Indian Reserves
the amounts they have paid for them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
Winchester. and Potomac
HAIG N0AN0

TO CONTRACTORS FOR EXCAVATION
IND MASONRY.
DROPOSALS will be received by the un.
IL dcrsigned, at Taylor's hotel, In Winches-
ter, on the 7th day OF November next, for the
Grading and Masonry Of twenty seven miles
Of the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road
commencing near the town Of Winchester.
and ending at the Shenandoah river. The n
bove work will be divided into sections OF
convenient length; and plot. and profles OF
the line, and drawings Of the requisite con-
structions, will be exhibited NJ Winchester
for one week previous 10 The letting.
Proposals viii be received at the same time
and place, for delivering in the course of the
ensuing twelve months, on the line of the
rail road, four hundred thousand Iineal feet
Of heart fellow-Pine or white-Oak rails-thc
dimensions Of the rails TO be Eve inches wide.
by nine inches deep. and in lengths of fifteen
and twenty feet.
Any further information 10 relation TO the
above work, will be given on application, yer-
bally or by letter, 70 wnLiAM ii. MoRrLL.
principal assistant engineer, Winchester, Va.
or to the assistant engineers on the line.
MoNCURE ROBINSON, c. z.
Sept. 26, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

offered In tho sale OF 6oo AopUa Of
u LAND In the county Of fredsrick aud
state Of virginia, distant six nih,s from Win
ehestor, and about two from Nswtown. n
application DO made within sixsecn or sevsn-
teen days from this date, 10 will bc dispose<
OF st the low price Of az per acre, one-third
to DO paid down, and the other two-thirds In
three equal annual sums, without interest.
secured by deed Of trust upon the land -
The greater part will ut this time produce
ID bushels OF wheat TO the acre. The wheat
OF this region Of country Is always greatly
preferred by the Millers, for the exceIIency
OF its quality, snd the crop within the section
Of II Is generally q good one. About 40
acres arc I'm clover; some parts Of tho land
have produced III bushels 10 the acre
plaster and clover improve Il rapidly. A
good dwelling house and other valuable out
houses are upon IL. About 100 TO liO acres
OF will DO laid down in wheat the pr-sep,
season. to be paid Tor by the purchaser OF
the farm, at an equitable valuation. 230 acres
Of II are admirably timbered, and the quality
OF the land excellent. Any person desirou,
Of purchasing, will apply to VIM. STROLLER
Jones, OF vaucluse, living within } miles OF
the iand-be will shew Il, and conclude with
the pure haser for IL. Possession TO be give
Immediately, reserving the use Of one OF thu
out-houscs for . short time, with nece.,ar,
hire wood. Title indsputable.
Oct. 3, 1S33--Jt--s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
FARM FOR SALE.

ME FARM on which the late Henry
II Peske resides, is for sale, containing
ESQ A0010 Of first-ratc limestone Land.
There are 2OO Of the tract rs we'll umbered
rs any land In Frederick county. II Is situ-
ated about one mile west Of Newtown, and
six from winchester--it Is in fine state of
Improvement. There 10 ut this time about
lI0 acres in clover. have had . Weld Of
3lt from part improved entirely by clover
and plaster; and it has been pronounced by
ono OF the best judges in the county to be
one Of the hnest wheat farms in the county.
The improvements are dwelling with three
rooms on the lower floor, kitchen, meat-hou.e.
negro house, barns, stables, ice house, car
riase house, blacksmiths shop, cooper shop,
&c. &c. IL the farm Is too large, il can be
divided TO suit purchasers. Any person wish
ing TO buy, must apply Immediately either to
the subscriber, living on the premises, or 70
John s. Magill, who will be In Charlestown
during the term Of the Superior Court.
w. OSCAR PEARE.
Oct. ,, Is33.-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
THE
GLOBE TAVERN,

Ton SAeaanaisaA-Ss.

IOH SNfHnHdoah-N-)
IS prepared % accommodate. IN the most
IL agreeable manner, company travelling to
and from this place. The House is spacious,
AND has recently undergone various repairs,
adding 20 its convenience and agree ablcpe..'
Tho public generally shall receive the most
satisfactory accommodations, and generous
support Is confidently expected by their hum
bic servant, JOHN FiTZSlMslONs.
May l6, ls33.--tf.
N. B.-Private families, travelling, can be
accommodated. IF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
LUMBER YARD.


TIVE subscriber having purchased the entire
u interest Of Messrs. Lewis wernwag and
Jasses Hook, In the timber and lumber on
band, and rented the saw-nill, Is prepared to
All bills At short notice, for cash or approv-
edPaper, Having on hand good supply OF
RxaA1g& AND sCAaTTx.rwo,
Of various kinds, invites those wishing q sup
ply, 20 eail and examine il.
e1'Cash paid for timber Of the following
sorts yellow and White Pine, all kinds Of
Oak, Poplar, Birds-Eye, CurIed and Suxar
Maple, Wild Cherry, Walnut, Ash, Hickory.
and Locust, IL delivered at IIarpers-Perry.
JOSEPH L. SMITH.
Virginius, July Is, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

A tall yankee, named Riley, with face a,
ragged 30 the keel Of q canal boat, In walking
along tho wharf below Chestnut street. last
night, observed hat on tho pavement; and
as the said hat appeared 10 be "doing no.
Thing" he picked il up. Finding II ht his
head exactly, and being at the same time OF
much better quality than his own shocking
bad hat" he incoutincntiy walked OF with IL.
Uniuckily, however. one OF the watch passing
at the time, on inquiring into the circumstan-
ces walked OF with him! The fact YVES, that
when Riley saw the hat, there was q mans
head within two inches Of being In IL. Now,
this part OF the case he isgeniousiy omitted
to mention when exhibiting his tale, 90 that
mere was In reality nothing awkward about
the hat except the bead that was In II. ~
confessed his error, though he declared he
d'd not see the sleeping owner at the time,
and was disposed Of accordingly.
PAiiadeibka Cazeae.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

81 ENTLEMEN fond Of wearing Epht.
M handsome. and fashionable HATS. are
reminded that a supply Of a very sapo-
TOT sort, Of genuine BEAVER, with . beau
uiui glossy nap, can now be had a C;La.,-
e9h nsS establishment. IIsSpers-Ferry, where
mas oi every description cen be obtained.
felIow-meehAaies. Encourage home ind,,.-
try-suPPoEt regular eatabli.hsons SO
your oWn doora, y sero you ean sivaVs 80
your Bais dFesssd aeew. and be suf,.f A. -
season. Nothing contributes 40 ms,oh =, 80.
an AR Of grBtilay, as q wsli-furnlshea $780,
stoTy-viihout this, the laboss Of the a.
are vain, and The t0ils ~ The shosmaksg 49,
Lost upon the uadsrriaaSlnR. See how nicslv
you can be topped out. Behold the prices.
20 ~ 80, -. -, 80, & % 60.
tho''sh the prOpristor may soasetimes b
caught HaPPiHg' Jet be will ever be vide
a"ake' when called upon 10 serve he ens-
toners and be trusts the gloss which he IA
Die 70 give his frisbds. " ~ prove durable ss
veil ~ shining.
Tie tanks he may safely say. that = h.tt,r
handsomer lot u HATS hes sever bsso
.asIed At hsrpers-Fsrry OF elsewhere, At H.
same prices.
60 GEORGE w. GLASGOW.
Harper-Fsry, Oct ., Is35.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

WE wish 20 purchase any number Of
)" NEGROES, from 10 TO IS years OF
age, OF both sexes; for which the highest cash
price viii be given, on application az the house
occupied by Benjamin n. Lewis, for seyeraI
years past. One or both Of the subscriber,
van remain permanently in Winchester. Anv
communication IN writing win be promptly
attended TO- BENJAMIN III. LEWIS,
WILLIAM r. LEWIS.
winchester, Sept. ;, Is33.-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

ME subscriber offers for sale, piece OF
u LAND on the Shenandoah River, up
on which there Is a valuable SAW-MIlL
and other improvements. This property will
be sold on good terms. Persons DESTROYS OF
seeing IL, will DO good enough 10 call on the
subscriber, who will shew the premises and
make known the terms-or upon s. Downey
in Charlcstown.
REBECCA LYONS.
Sept. 90, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10


nY sushorisy Of deed Of trust, execute
- 70 ne BY George Wsshipgion, (now i.
eessedD bearing date on the 2istday of Nav.
1871, and recorded in the ofiee OF The ClefS
Of Jeaersoo court, ] ~il sell, TO the hixhes,
bidder, for ready money, o. Fridss fhs ASA
dsy " OefoSev neat, part Of the tract Of land
ie said county, on which tho said George
wsshington resided At the date Of said deed.
and which vas allotted 10 him In the partition
Of the " IIarcwood" estate. So much Of said
tract will be sold % will produce the sum OF
one thousand one hundred and seventy dol.
lars and sixty-three cents, 20 be laid off in n
convenient manner, which will be particular
~ described on the day Of sale. In the mean
time, persons wishing 20 purchase, can, by
application 20 William T. Washington, Esq.
view the premises, and see the manner m
which the land to be sold will DO divided from
the remainder Of the tract
The sale will take place in front Of the
Bank in CharIestown, in said county, and W an
commence about IL o'clock.
JOS. 7. DAuGIIERTY,
Sept. IL, 1889. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
NOTICE TO sTooKHoIDHRs
AOpetreff Mills.

VhE undersigned inform the farmer, of
- ,enerson and Loudoun, that the above
named welI-known mills are now in co,nnl.,.
order for the reception of WHEAT. They
VIII give one Barrel Of Flour for eyery
3eo pounds Of understandable wheat, and stand
The inspection in the Eastern markcts. or
they will purchase wheat for casa, At tho
market price, rs may best suit their eus,o-
mers They feel confident Of neritipg. by
attention and PromPtitudc, fair portion OF
public patronage.
JAMES HTTE & SON.
N. b. Employment, and liberal wages.
VIII DC given to two good MIILERS. sho
can come we'll recommended Cor capacity in
their business and sobriety. -
August l, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

Itsggs TO a neOTHER
vnsn 90 nsw r~nx mnnea-
4 nav q d~w-drup as nDvers
Az dnwu o6 easiica 4y,
The s..hr.ns esne o. odd I'D bower,
AID usr,Pvd svsy.
Ard thus shy sniliag 90 v.s hcre,
rim sngcls ~ iss eAsrmas
wh<s snsiEhs desce~ti.g % our splerr,
They took Il 70 th<ir .sma
80 . Dse-bsd opesisg fair,
IN kc.sfyS lDvcaiese dycs,
A sepAyr cshse iss sweets % bear,
IN 6sgvsssse 70 the skjc&
And tkas shy hasss,i.g sherub smiId,
TO earth . ssosaeaf givcn,
Till virtue cl.im'd ker favorite clAild.
Ard took h up 10 hssvca-
Iav . raisbov sw~esIy brut
Der moaeeAia, Hill, md plain;
II hcdl-I knew MOI where u went-
But sOoa Il came sg.ia.
And thus sh.ai frioaaship's .ndcrH tica,
With JOY sg~in unite,
And love advance ia kiudlicr skics.
To move re6n'd delight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
The foiisving sdvrrsis.nens appears In Ii
New YORK American:

The Following sdvcrtisenens appears In the
New York American:
Change Of Fsrfsse % aks ~ sf Life"
Two Ladies' DESTROYS Of settling themselves
advantageously, would wish 20 form matrimo-
nia' alliances with two Gentlemen Of good f.
'ais aud sdsesfie~. Riches not 80 much m
object n ss,afsi ssdsscm<ais, which arc sbso-
hsiety reqsisiis. they both being devoted 70 II
fsrsfnrs and fas .Syts The Ladies having been
closely united In the bonds OF friendship,
would prefer Gentlemen similarly situated
that they might still enjoy the delights OF 70.
appreciated affection, than which nothing can
be more desirable. The best OF references
Will be given and required. Proposals through
tho Post Office, and not after the LIST October
rs the Ladies will then retro 10 their country
residences, to take into consideration tho me.
Ii.s and demerits of the respective candidates.
Their ages are between II and 90.
Please address the Modern Bolina. or the
Youthful Tacita,' for
God helps those Who help the1@lves.-
". B.-An proposals strictly confidential
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
Witt Property fo,. Sale.

ehAsss Properly Tor Sale.
WILL ODER, AT public auction, on Satur-
- day the 18th day Of next month, 4 October, }
at o'clock, p. NJ, before the tavern door Of
Daniel EntIer, in Shepherdstown, the Mnl
House and Dwelling House, and Lot on which
the same stands, with all other buildings
thereon, situate on tho corner Of Princess aud
High Streets ia Shepherdstown, formerly the
property Of the late John Yontz, decd
This has been considered valuable property
when in order, and will again be so when
put IN order for business. Any person or
persons wishing TO purchase such property,
will md Il TO their interest TO view il, as il
will be sold on accommodating terms.
Sept. &c, 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

"beHs's Celebrated and In)sIIiLis Uaut-
desfvvying SyuP."
ESNoR sale a the ChArlestown Apotbsc,Yx
n and Book Store. The above named
syrup has been tested IN several instance.
w this town and ne ighborhood, with greet ,,se-
es''' and proved TO be both cafe and pisasonf 4,
ihose Who have tried IT, Price, 70 cents for
each bottle.
ALSO fresh supply OF COHrEd-
x1o18 just received as above.
Sept ~, I5J3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
ESQ Reac0rd.

NLoPED on the 26rh July last, from the
Ia employment Of Bennett Russell. a negro
man named JOE. Said negro is 81 wears or
age. about feet 6 or inches high, moderate
y black, quick in sPeech and action his two
iront teeth set far apart. and has aas nose.
Tie earned with him sundry articles Of cloth
ing not recoilected. ] WA give the above
reward IL taken out Of the Stste--osns-vv; a.,
twenty dollars if taken IN the state m aeI;-
Vered 10 me, or secured in Jail 40 that \ ret
him again. There is reason 10 believe he IL IN
the neighborhoo9of the shannondale sorinr,
JNo. NJ. BLACKNioRE'
Berryvilie, Va. Sept. ~, ls33.-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

HE highest cash price will be given for
ago LIKELY YOUNG SLAVES,
from IL 10 % years. Persons having sucb
property 10 dispose Of, will fud il their int
rest TO give me call before they sell, a, I
am determined to pay higher prices than anv
purchaser now, or who may hereafter come.
INTO THIS market. Information addressed IN
The subscriber, at Tay lor's hotel, Winches,er.
va, WIN be thankfully received and promptI,
attended to. PETER A. HIT.
winchester, Sept. l2, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

UINEGAR, Tor sale BIZ
WM- CLEVELAND q co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
wH.V.TED.

E0n OR 5000 DOLLARS
n @@OO wanted, for bonds BEARING
interest. and secured upon land worth At Ieast
four times the amount for which il Is bound
To any one having either amount to spare.
ior which they want interest, this viii be-
'ouno perfectly safe transaction. Apply Ia
WA. CLEVELAND 4 co.
August /, 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
ksssssbes' Yard isr SheD-
AerAafOanna.

Lumber Yard isr Saeu-
heFdsfOscss.
Pile subscriber begs leave TO inform the
- public, that in connection with his store
he has opened an extensive
LUMBER YARD.
and - now prepared to supply all demand.
tor Seasoned Waite and Ksileso Pine PLANK
either inch. inch. inch, IL inch, "A inch,
Sor ineh-aiso. inch and inch Poplar
Plank. Fencing Boards, Shingles. white and
yellow pine, oak and poplar Joist, with a va
riety OF other lumber usually kept in lumber
Having laid In at present a supply Of 9O0,-
600 &2xs9', piled with sticks, In addition
70 arrangements made for the future, no car
assure sne public that general stock Of Lam
Der viii be kept up ut his yard, where they
can be furnished on the most reasonable term;
J. =. HAMTRAMCK
shepherdstown, June 90, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

- KS6AININo = y Psss loGee q Hse-
II psfs-Esrry. - tha lss q October, 1870,
vhich " ~ taken cot before he frst a
Pa once q dead lettsrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

- EMAINlNG in the Post Ofice at shsp-
No berdstown, Va. LIST Oct 1879.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10
WASHINGTON COUNTY
BANK.

Feb. II, ls33.-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-10-10

n1g xusprec6msesee, Nna G5ensrss .Mtsceursv
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-30

D The cluse Of this will complete
another volume of the Alexandria Gazette anS
we take this occasion Of reminding distant and
other Subscribers who are in arrears. that II
would Dr. con, rnient for US then To receive the
amount Of their subscription Those OF them
whose patronage has always graced our books.
but whose money we have nerer seen, VIII, u
their accounts are not settled before the lst OF
January, no longer receive copy OF this paper.
THIS course Is due TO ourse!v-s and as we shall, at
a very early period, go To considerable expense in
procuring a new fount Of type tor our paper, and
making other improvements. we hope this notice
NAV be attended to bv all whom it concerns.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-30

q eolored man-origiually slave. belonging to
Langdon Cheves, Esq Of Charleston, s. c.
emgrated to Liberia at an early period OF its set
Element. For many years past he has been en-
gagged in commerce, and had accumulated hand.
some fortune by his industry. perseverance and
enterprise, when his earthly career was arrested
IN the thirty sixth wear Of his age. His disorder
was eonsumption-and Liberia will have occa-
sion TO regret. in him. the loss OF one Of Its most
valuable citizens. He held. for some time, the
office of High Sheriff Of the Colony. and IN The
various relations Of life sustained and deserved
the reputation Of an honest and honorable man.
When in thi. country, few years ago he bore
evidence, before committee Of the Congress OF
the United States, to the favorable prospects al
forded to emigrants by the Liberia settlement.
" Y Com.