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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-06

EAGLE HOTEI.-RichmOnd, Iirgi"im.
rHNtE subscriber having taken This large, spacious:
and conmodious establishment, embraces this man
nrr of informing his friends aud the public Of the fact
The central situation is generally known that he
deems unnecessary to mention it and professions OF
capaLlity keep the good things OF this e are SO conf
mon and useless that he will content himself Ivy saying
rive him fair trial. and if he does not prove worthy oi
patronage, desert him.
All the principal stage Offices kept at this csab-
lsI,nent CHARLES G. WORD.
n B.-TIaving engaged the services Of young man
10 de vor his unrenttcd attention TO his Stables he will
here remark that nothing shall be wanting in that de-
partinent " ~ "OtD'
was a case and only one, which occurred at this es-
Enlistment | am now pleased TO ininrn tho public,
that 10 conlag iuus disease whatever exists and should
any make its appearance hold myself responsible 10 p-
prise every individual who may extend 10 ne his
patronage Of the existence ofsuch disease Iii conflrna-
ton of the correctness of the above statement have ap
piled for the following certificate: Z. Z. w.
The undersigned have been requested by The Fro
pretor Of the Eagle Hotel 10 relate the facts relating 10
The existence of Small Pox in tina; establishment.
here has been but OF the disease IN The lio-
tel this wn,cr-that has recovered and returned home
The time since It's occurrence has been such 10 pre-
cnde all possibility Of the infections being conlmuEl.
Gated.
We have no hesitation in saying, that there is as lit
lie danger Of contracting the disease al the Eugc Ho-
tel at this time as in any other situation whatever.
". CLARKE N. p.
ROBERT II. CABEI.L N. n.
LEWIS W. CUAMDERLhTNE, NJ. D.
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aj,sGl Prizes, amounting to $'i''a0o
Whole Tickets So halves $, quarters , 30.
twill he perceived that the above is splendid scheme
( certificate of package Of % Whole Tickets, will
be forwarded for Sllo; - halves S7o 23 quarters 3
25 cghlhs $l7 80.
To be obtained by the package or single ticket: Of
the ever and all lncky HOYT.
Al the Virginia Lottery Office directly under the sign
Of the Eagle.
II Orders for Tickets from any part Of the United
States, by Mail otherwise, enclosing cash or prize
mail with the same prompt attention personal apP
cation and the result given iwhen rcquesed imnedl-
alcly after the dr,wng-if addressed to -
d. NJ. HOYT
April 90. ll3-wdt
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ENQUIRER published twice week, generally, and
" ! vr.S DARN. session uf the State lrsicuie,
% rrr,oofe Five Dollars per annum, pay able in ad
NJ chartered, specie banks (oayl will be
' syncn Tao Editors will guarantee the safety Of remit
:H ~ a! he DISCONTINUED, but III the discretion of the
:1,. oa:; Ill ar'a'asEs have 1sen r;i up. r ,u
hae ;n' s"'' TERMS OF ADVERTISING. .-....
,,.s q, le<s i.s, n.erun, i5cents each continuance,
r ~ -n:rn inserted, until has eithcI been paid or
gas ~. su. person j.. this CITY or it's environs.
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EqD WIS
April 2G.

Erchange md Lotery Office. Richmond pa
Drawn Nos in Norfolk Lottery, No l. drawn ga inst
81 GS % 81 II 80 ST 40 80.
uYr sold and paid presentation, four capital prizes
in the abnyc.
.lnctkcr 500 900 Scheme far 23M May:
oYr respectfully requests all 10 send early ior tickets
in THIS Lottery rs many disappointed in not being
able to obtain tickets in the scheme OF the 3d. there be-
30 0O0-ssO NUO!-S SIG, G00.-50 Prizes of ST :00O!!
Virginia state lottery,
For The Jcncft Of the PstersGgre Bcnc5gIfnt Mechanic
.7sS0cldt0n.-C!ass No 9, for 1896
To be drawn at Alexandria, Saturday. May -, 1915
D. S. GREGORY Il Co, (Successors to Yates Il NJ In
tyrc,) Managers
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"a "a AIN llNN al the lanHCTY, near Tic AIh"iy 'o'
w cords Oak Bark, for which the following prices
will be given in cash: Spanish oak. 81; red do So per
cord. JOHN POE.
May G. l2o--4t
EXTENSION OF THE RAlL.ROAD.-The Cars
e. will hereafter TO Jun per Tavern on the North
Anna River, (26 miles from I,clnond,) as follows
Leave Richmond a. & o'clock, A. NJ, and half past
o'clock, ?. NJ.
Leave Juniper Tavern at half past O'clock A. NJ,
and at quarter past D o'clock, 7 NJ.
Northern passengers will leave Richmond ut o'clock
in the morning. and arrive at Fredericksburg at 3, and
Washington 10 O'CLOCK tho -.--;--' i--::-s
Washington from The North al clock in the morning.
they will arrive at Richmond att o'clock the same even
4 line of Cars lately established on the Baltimore and
Washington Rail Road conveys passengers without loss
of time in either direction TO and from The fnadelPia
and Baltimore Boats.
Seats will be given to all who apply for them On
pleasant days extra train, starting at ii Clock Will
run Taylorsve any other point chosen by passcn
uers arriving in RchmOnd OIL return before 8 CLOCK
The mail train will stop at point on The way, except
Taylorsyllc.
Price Of Passage.
To Fredericksburg s. 10 Iaylorsville ., 81 80
ticket entities the holder to seat in return-on the
same day, free Of charge
NJ Ali baggage at the risk Gifts owners
May g. I2O-Ot
aBELLEFONTE RACES--The races over this
q course will commence on the first Tuesday in June
next being the 9Th day OF the month, ana continue q
days, and perhaps the 9TH.
Is Day-The Propretors purse $780, mile heats, the
best two in three; entrance Sl5.
I'd Day-The jockey Club Purse $3.50 nett, two mile
heats entrance 500
3d Dau-A Handicap Purse which will be worth
about $780, mile heats, the best three IN hVe entrance
S25. =, IL.
All Dav-A Sweepstakes for three years old, mile
heats best two in three entrance Oto close the eve
ming preceding the first day race .
The Proprietor deems it unnecessary to say any thing
about accommodations &c He will, heretofore, use
every excrlion to give general satisfaction.
SAM'L. b. JETER, Proprietor
Nottoway county, May 6, 1s36. l2O-wtd
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g OGS WAN'rED.--Thc subscriber wishes to pur-
IL chase one thousand good Legs, to be delivered
at or near Rockets. ROBERT A. MAYO.
May &. l20-4t
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PHHO Isharn Clement and Sally lis cte:-Yo u will take
"a notice, that shall on The 9th day Of June, 1886,
between the hours of A. NJ and F. NJ of that day,
ut The house of Rowlelt Perkinson in the county Of
Prince Edward proceed to take his he said PeIkinsons)
deposition, TO be read evidence in suit depending in
the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for
the county Of Prince Edward in which am plaintiff,
and you and John Rudd, Admir-. Of John Rudd, decd
and in his right, and trustee of Rudd and Others
and admir-. OF John NJ. Williamson, WIN. Sudbury and
Oncy his wife, Thomas Legrand and Nancy his wife
Martha williamson, Mary Rudd, VIM c. Rudd, and
VIM. Walton, and John Rudd committee of VIM. G.
Rudd, defendants And if the DE- position be Ia
ken on that day il will be taken on the next at the
place. VIM. T. WOOTTON, .9dm'r. Of
Elizabeth Wootton, dec'd., formerly Pcrhiason
May G. i20-w4w
a RESORT FOR INvALins. subscriber
"a hayna settled himself on Indian Kew, has deter
mined 10 open House for boarding and lodging and
believing il to be Of the most tn0raJc situations in
the United States for persons who suffering from pull
nonary, dysprplic and numerous chronic Diseases and
obliged to seek refuge rom the chill blasts Of North
winter, he feels safe in saying that Indian Key
not be surpassed for beauty, health and climate Frost
has never been known hcre-the thermometer seldom
below IS or 81 i'll winter, up to 90 in summer. tits
entirely exposed to the sea from every point Of the COM
pass.
The fare Of lis table and bar shall be good the
market will afford, and attended by experienced servants
Private for lodging gentlemen Indies. and families
neatly arranged The undersigned hopes, by dhgent at
enton and industry, 10 merit the custom Of his friends
and the public generally. S. A. SPENCER.
ludan Key, Monroe county, Territory Of Florida.
May IT, l2O-4t'
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.-Mrs
- RoBERr HUI, Of King William, is authorised 10
receive subscribers and their payments for the Southern
Literary Messenger, Also, to receive monies that may
be due the Messenger i. w. WHITE
May g. l2O-N
NT Office to the heirs If Juo. Richardson dccedscd
IN Iaee Haaercr COunty-Thc heirs and distributes
Of Jnn Richardson, deceased hereby informed that
Court of Law and chanccry for the county of Hanover
aut!n!isng ne to distribute The money remaining i'll
Bank Of Virginia, and that the said distributes
receive their portions respectively, by calling at the o.
fec of James Lyons. Esq. in the City Of Richmond
Each party must come prepared to comply with the De-
cree by executing refunding bond with good security,
and must bring evidence of being the person entitled TO
receive JESSE WYNN, administrator
If Jno. Richardson, deceased
Mnr G l2N-W:3W
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TO CONTRACTORS.


Engiacer Department, Baltimore aHd SasqnchaRna
Rail Road C0mpanN April -, 1870 ) .
EbROPOSALS will be received al this office, until
the lOih aluy, for the graduation and masonry Of
twenty miles Of the road, including deep cut al inc
summit This division Of the road commences in this
State and ends in Pennsy !vania, running through
high healthy country, aboundng in cheap provisions
Satisfactory recommendations must accompany the
proposals Of those WHO a. are "nSn%wn !" Inc
WIN. GIBBS McNEll.L, Consulting Engr.
N,ro lI9-ll
61IlEAP SPRING GOODS.-.7prH lS3C-Jjhoie.
q sale or RrtuiL at r. II. jenkins Country Mer.
chants Families and others, are invited to examine
nearly one hundred thousand dollars worth Of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods-chicny from the New York auctions
co1ss,inp of 600 dozen Fancy I1dkfs, at prices from
u I.2 cents each TO the richest article imported An
extensive assortment Of Cling and coloIed Mus!lns,
some of the latter very rich and new style.
10 cases bonnes, flowers and reeds.
9 do cauze, lustring and satin rbands
SOC dozen silk, cotton and fancy stockings and half
200 do plum and trimmed silk and bomhazne
Also an assortment Of summer stock and cravat
pads; Chinese and French baskets
1O00 Dieces brown and bleaced domestic shIrtIngs
and shretings, al prices from Cd per yard 10 fine
100 pieces apron checks; Also furniture checks, tur-
niture cacoes, at cd per yard and finer:
10000 worth plain md figured silks Of every descHp
ton amongst them elegant jet black and
glossy, Italian, Gro de Paris, French and
English Lusirings.
Likewise blue: black. plain and figured silks all Styles.
Cheap small figured black silks, at u - clS' per
yard. ,r;.o.
10 cases Ish linens. in full and half pieces, NJ prices
from Is cts per yard TO the finest quality mpored'
Elegant black and white spotted Thule lace VeiS' ne"
style.
Green, black and white dotted lace for wells
Green white and black gauze wells.
Brunswick lace for wells and caps.
Muslin capcs and collars Of the newest and TIchesl
styles.
Gentlemens summer articles for clothing
Black Italian aud fancy silk cravais;
Also, large assortment Of common linen goods LOT
servants.
Brown linens.
Blue and yellow nankeens: DC.
Persons wanting goods to sell again or Tor their own
consump ,on will find every article in the Dry ti'ods
Department. as low they be procured in hike guam
,;,;e. ~ anr Mace. at R. II. JENKINS
Staple and Fancy, Wholesaleand Dry Goods Store
| April y. llo-o l
| GHARK-The, great Northern champion, by Amer
9 can Eclipse, GU! of old Lady l,igh9ot, known &c
every gentleman Of the turf will stand the present sea
son at my stable near Taylors Ferry, in hecklennufs
Va and will be let 10 al SO dollars the season.
one dollar 10 the groom. Good and extensive pas'urae
and servants board gratis. Every taken to proven
accidents and escapes but liability for either Wares
with foals at their sides, will be fed at cents
per day and those without, if requested The season
will end on the first day of July. ,oonr
March -. lo*-'<'"aE
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EN Cl!ANCERY VIRGINIA: At Circuit Superior
& Court Of Law and Chancery, held for Prince Ed
w.tl County, the !5,! day Of April, 1886:
john JiraeS Ewing, Plaintiff;
Against. Charles Woodson. and Samuel Venabie, ex-
.2.G.ors Of James Ew;nr, decd, Defendants.
This cause came on this day to be heard on the bill
and answer Of the defendant, Fenable and was argued
order. that the defendants do sersray render before
commissioner Watkins account Of the adninlsra-
ton Of The estate Of their trstator, which said account
the Commissioner is directed to examine, state and set
til" and report to this court; with any matter specially
stated deemed pertinent BY himself required by either
u lie parties 10 he stated.
Copy-icsc, B. J. WORSl1AM, c. C.
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Eea1sGsiR'S EXCHANGE,
AID LOTTERY OFFICE; NcnMoND, VIRGIN

n, The Loungc al,ruys riumpka'tH!
Tie following are The drawn Nos for the NORFOLK
Lottery. No J., drew the 23d inst. in Alexandra
d 80 65 % 81 u 80 Sc 40 ~
=. Whole ticket 80. 40, Sc. snug Capital of 81 Ooo.
a, b. 40. do. Of 900.
With numerous other comfortable prizes, were sou unu
willie paid al sight as usual by BIGGER. r,
BsGER presents to his friends and patrons, the i"'
loving pIendd Schemes, 10 which he respectfully re-
$50, GGO---s2O, 0Oo---slo,0oo.
FAtinie Petersburg Lot'ery No. 3, to ara" saturday.
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B. J. WORSHAM, C. C.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u IL - q il.n ",

Prince Edward Z. House, va.
lie parties Interested in the above order, are hereby
n"i'ed that have selected Saturday, the In day OF
June next attend to its execution which day, at
~ clock, A. NJ they requested to attend at my or
cc AID Is present their accounts, vouchers &c, tor
examination. F. N. WATKINS, Cons'r, C. 8. C.
May G. l20-w4w
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April 2G.

RJOTlCE.-The subscriber, Attorney al Law, will at:
~ tend the Superior Court Of Law and Chancery OF
Hcnrico county, the General Court, and the Court OF
Appeals; and will give strict attention to business con
hdcd to him in those Courts He has taken part OF the
Office Of his son, DR.. E. Fl. Smith, the Bell tavern
where at his dwelling, he may generally be found r1
cept when in attendance upon the Courts: ,-,
JOHN II. SMITH.
Richmond, April |, 1886. llo-lot
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IgyREE.IIlLL JOCKEY CLUB SPRING RACES,
h 1886 will commence as usual, OH the second Tues
day in May next, and continue four days
FIRST DAY.
sweepstake. (for colts and fllies years old> mile
heats entrance $780, forfeit co. to and close OIL
the first day of April subscribers, and several
SnbscriJers-John Hcth, VIM. Williamson, VIM: r.
Johnson. VIM. Wynn, George Goodwynn, VIM. Nc
Cargo VIM l.. White.
The subscriber that in the above stake will also
he bound in another stake this fall two mile heats $oOo
entrance forfeit $500, 10 by the first OF September
next but will not be compelled to name the same colt
SECOND DAY.
Proprictors Purse $500, two mile heats, entrance SID
THIRD DAY
Jockey Club Purse $1,000 four mile heats, entrance
SEQ ,..m,,
sweepsake with colts and illics, three years old,
mile heats entrance $780, half forfeit two subscri
bcrs, and to name and close on the 10th April
Same day. Silver Turcen, will run iuE single two
miles ont free for all ages-en!rance money depends
upon the subscribers ,,,,.,,eo,
April IL. li3-ld
r YNCHBURG RACEs.-The Lynchburg Races
EA will commence on Tuesday, the 18th OF May, and
continue '0uf DAYS FIRST DAY.
stake for coils and fIcs three years old, mile and
repeat, 500 entrance, forfeit $780, to name und close
18th April.
Projectors Purse $780, two mile heats, entrance S23
THIRD DAY.
Jocky CLUB Purse $3.50, three mile heats entrance 800
FOURTH DAY.
Projectors Purse $780, two mile heats entrance SIS
colt stake the day for three year old colts and
FLIES, one mile and repeat. entrance $50, half forfeit
to name and close the 18th Of April To each of the
colt stakes there are now three subscribers.
NJ The money for each days race will be paid 10 The
winner, after deducting the usual discount The Pro-
nrie,or can accommodate 80 or 40 Race Horses with
rood stables and straw gratis.
s''0 ''"O'( MELVILLE TALBOT, PR
| April 90 uo-4t'
HnUNAWAY.-W committed TO the Jai! Of Hen
Ee, rico county, on the 18th February last; Negro
slave who calls himself JoHS and says he is the proper
ty of John McRae, of Alexandria The said negro is
about feet inches high dark brown complexlon had
when committed suit of black cloth clothes; has Sc
vera small about his face and about ~ years OF
age The is requested TO come forward and pay
charges, else he will be dealt with according TO law.
| HENRY l.. CARTER, D. S.
April5' [lll-l2t] For Jno. Hales, S.f. H. c:
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Oak ESaFk,
Nav 6.

NSTANTING at the Tanncry, the Ar,nory, 800
w cords Oak Bark for which the following prices
will be given in cash Spanish oak So red do So per
cord. JOliN rue.
May 6. l20--4t
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IN CHANCERY.-V,KGlxIA In the Circuit Supe.
4 !or Court Of Law and Chancery, for Prince Edward
Cmnlr:
John Clark, ex'or Of Agnes Clark, decd, Pitt.
Against, jacob Nc G. hcr, and Mildred his wife, Nan
cr Lyon Archibald Fuqua and Sally his wife, illian
l!trk: Si!as Watkins, aud Lucy NJ his wife, Thomas
l..tke and John Foster, Defendants.
AoIlcE.-The parties to the above suit, are hereby
,a"med that shall attend at my office, on Friday, inc
!'Nh Gay Of June next, at 10 O'clock A. NJ, at winch
Time and place they requested to attend, and TO pre-
nt such papers, evidence, &c will be necessary 10
,he proper execution Of the several orders and DEGREES
heretofore made IN this
F. N. WATKINS, Comns r, C. SC.
FRINGE Edward c. House, April ~, 1886
Mayo l2O-w4w
& FoMMERClAL BANK OF BALTlMORE-Cupi-
~ Ia! SaOO0,00O-In pursuance Of an act of the
"Hrra Assembly of Maryland entitled san act to IN
0'roEatc the Commercial Bank Of Bait more, the I'M
.r<gncd Commissioners will cause books to be opened
"'ce;ve subscriptions the Capital stock of said Bank
on Hundav The 9th dag Of June ncr and the sane will
De Kept open from 10 a. NJ, to T. M tor SIX success
I'VE days, in the cities of Baltimore, (a the Baltimore
tiolse.) Boston, Providence New York, Philadelphia,
York, PENN Richmond Norfolk, Petersburg, and Win.
Chester, Virginia. and Charleston S. c. also at each of
MARYLAND.
Shares 500 EACH $40 to be paid on each share at the
nnie OF soDscf1nng and $40 at the expiration of :,
und IL months, the remaining $40 at such times thereaf
Ter as may be required by the President and Directors
ale! giving 80 days notice.
SOLOMON Belts
F. W. ERUNE.
DANIEL COBB,
HENRY THOMPSON,
JAMES BEATTY,
THOMAS BAI.TZELI,
JOHNS HOPKINS,
CHARLES TIERNAS, Commi,,on.-,
HENRY +. SUMNER,
THOMAS WILSON,
CHARLES II. II. BROWN,
JAMES GEORGE,
JOHN ~. KERLE,
FRANCIS NEALE,
GEO. w. RIGGS,
Baltimore, May 6. l20-3t
HATlLLIAM F. RICHIE, Oac of Richmond. Va.
w Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Vicksburg
Assissippi) will practise Law in The counties ofHinds
Madison, Yazoo, Washington Warren, the Parish o
Carroll in Lousiana-and in the Supreme Federal, ane
lhancery Courts at jackson. Feb. 27.-F
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rs, ST. Prizes, amounting 10 S'7",2'o
Tickets !; lG-IIaves $5--Quartcrs $3.50.
Certificate Ct % whole tickets for 81 40.
d. half do 10.
Do. quarter do. 30.
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SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSEN GER.-Mrs
- RoBEHr HUI, Of King William, is authorised 10
receive subscribers and their payments for the Southern
Literary Messenger. Also TO receive monies that may
be due the Messenger. i. w. "l1ilE
May &. l2U-3t
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ENOR SALE, Lot No. 454, on and 5 Streets-ironts
36 feet on Street and 3G feet on the Basin bank.
For terms apply to John w Williams, at Mrs. Temp
kins's, or George P Crump, of Richmond
Feb. %. "a
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$50, GGO---S2O, 0O0---$l0, 900.

Fi,tinia Petersburg LOtcry No 3, 10 ara" S"E"F0ay
Mag p, 1S3G
Is No Ln;cry--1l drawn ballots
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E3OR SALE.-An assortment of superior Boiling
q Cloths, "Auckcr" stamp. Also two hundred tons
lump and ground Plaster. r. D. HAAALL d co.
May 3. 1E'-4t
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IN CHANCERY.-VIKGiSIA In the Circuit Supe-
4 !io Court Of Law and Chancery for Prince Edward
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-06-02
REPORT ON ABOLITION.

From the Baltimore .1,n,riesn, Of NAV 2G.
The Globe OF yesterday contain,
the report of Mr.. Pinkney, Of South
Carolina, chairman of the select com.
mittee TO whom was referred the pet.
tIon for the abolition Of slavery in the
District OF Columbia. The committee
consisted OF nine members. one from
each of the following States South
Carolina. Ohio, New Hampshire, Ken
lucky, Maine. Georgia. Pennsylvania.
Nirglnla, and New York. The Com.
m'tiee was instructed by the House
OF Representatives TO report as follows
THAT Congress Possesses no constitutional
authority to interfere IN any way, with the
institution OF slavery IN any Of tho States Of
this Confederacy, aud
That, "a the opinion Of this House, Copgres,
ought not to Interfere, IN any way, with sla-
very IN the district 81 Columbis, because !,
would BE- violation of public faith, UNIV ise,
imp0lliic, and dangerous 10 the Union. A.
signing such reasons for these conclusions az.
m the jude nent Of the committee. NAV be-
best calculated 10 enlghtcn the public mind
70 aliay excitement, Co repress agitation. 10
secure and maintain the ju,t rights of the
.laVehold'ng Ststes. and Of the people 81 this
District and to restore harmony and tranquil
hiy among the various sections ofths Union. 81
In the Report made in obedience to
these Instructions. the members OF the
committee unanimously concur. Ap-
preaching the subject with a deep
sense " rs magnitude and absorbing
interest. and determined, as modera-
ton Is essential to the discovery OF
truth. to abstain from every thing that
may cause offence or excitement an
any section at the Union. they never
ihcless feel Themselves called upon. IN
the very outset Of the report 10 "ex.
press their condemnation IT the con.
duct Of the abolitionlsts. and their utter
abhouencc Of the consequences 10
which, II persisted in, 1t must lneyita-
Div lead.
The Committee state that they have
learned with surprise that the rcfe
renee Of this subject 10 a committee
mas caused disqualification IN certain
portions Of the South. This reference
~ N perfect accordance. they add.
vIth established usage memorials
praying f1rihc abolition Of slavery in the
states o. "a the District Of Columbia.
having been always either referred OK
lad on The Table On the present oc-
casion the subject was referred for the
express purpose ~ having a report
calculated TO sustain the jus, rights II
The slave-holding states and # the
people Of the District, and BY sllaying
excitement and depressing agitation 10
insure the future permanent tranquilli-
" of The country"
The Committee then proceed to take
up severally the different propositions
IN the resolution under
which thew were appointed